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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-16
OF FOREIGN INTEREST.

The famous Gardens OF Versailles
have cost 6 1000. 900.
The French government is perfect
ing arrangements for the Transports
ton by rail OF torpedo boats of small
size in the event of war.
1t has been estimated that the Jubilee
at Rome viii draw between 1900. coo
and 10000. 900 pilgrims TO the Eternal
City during the coming year.
Russia has discouraged the introdue-
ton and use of typewriters. on the
ground that they would facilitate Mill
istic communications, but the needs OF
commerce and business have become so
urgent that it is now disposed TO adj
nit them.
Some Of the Partisan journals are ex-
cited over the prospect that street cars
will soon be operated upon the princi-
pal boulevards of the French capitaR
They say that the beauty of the city
viii be ruined, and that if Paris loses
its beauty its fame viii speedily decline.
The Philatelic Journal of India tells
of European resident of Cabul, At
ghanistan, who casually mentioned to
the emir that his letters were not regu-
larly delivered. The emir said nothing.
but caused the director general Of the
posts to be summoned and both his eyes
put out After this little incident there
was no further irregularity in the mali
service to be complained Of.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-16

Of the war it almost seemed as if
every mans hand was lifted against
his neighbor
Stilly young Mistress Fisher remained
alone in her home, cheered by the oc-
casional visits of her husband, and on
rare occasions fleeing to the shelter
of Coney hill with her neighbors when
it was reported that a larger band of
marauders than usual was approach
ing; but for the most part she stayed
behind to guard her few possessions
and defend her home. And she we'll
knew that her presence was demand
ed. At one time force of red-coats
had carried away with them the roam
colt, which was her own special pride
and property; but, undismayed, she
had mounted the other horse, which
had been left behind, and ridden
straight to the British camp at Nor
risania, and with flashing eyes had de-
manded of the captain the return of
her possessions. The officer had
laughed, and. moved perhaps by her
very boldness, had granted her re-
quest. She had left the camp leading
the roam colt behind her.
Of late matters had become steadily
worse. The visits of the marauders
had increased, while those of her hus-
band were less and less frequent.
And. indeed, twice had he had such
an experience that, eager as she was
to see him, the young wife had tear
fully begged of him not to make the
attempt again.
At one time he had been traced by
the redcoats. hoping to capture the
bold scout, and not long after he had
entered the house his enemies had
surrounded the place and boldly called
upon him to surrender. Mistress Fish
er, terrified but undaunted, had lifted
the rough boards of the kitchen floor
and concealed her husband beneath
them. and then, with an appearance
of holiness she was far from feeling
had faced the soldiers and hidden
them search the house-a search
which proved unavailing.
At another time-and the young
wife could never repress the shuddcr
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-16
VARIOUS USEFUL DEVICES

Wood figures can be readily dupli.
Gated by a new carving machine, hav-
ing two pedestals on which the figure
and block are mounted. with fitting
and sliding support for the tracing
and cutting tool, flexible shaft oper,
ating the latter.
An improved horse collar has means
for opening and closing it at the top
instead of pulling it over the animals
head. U-shaped plate being provided
at either end, with a yoke shaped to
fit the ends of the collar, with locking
devices to hold the ends in place.
A New York man has patented
screen door which can be used in the
winter. the screens being arranged in
panels, which can be removed and
glass or wooden panels inserted in
cold weather, being locked in place by
buttons attached to the door frame.
In new device to enable ordinary
bicycles to be used on railroad three
rods connect the front, rear and top
Of the frame with a shaft carrying a
Hanged wheel to run on the opposite
track, while revolving disks are sus-
pended beside the bicycle wheels ia
act as hanges for the latter.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-16

IN IRECTLY after their wedding day
- young Mr.. and Mrs. Fisher had
gone TO their new home. It is true,
this was only a rude little building,
but it was better than most of the
houses in North Castle, and, indeed,
in all Westchester county, n. Y, for
the matter of that; and the young
wife had been supremely happy. There
was the same rugged aspect to the
country then as now, and the huge,
moss-covered granite powders, the
wooded hillsides and winding valleys,
and beyond all the glistening waters
of the sound, provided a landscape
upon which Mistress Fisher never
tired of gazing.
But the young people were not to be
left to the peaceful enjoyment of their
new home. The war clouds which
had long been gathering broke in
storm, and among the first to respond
to his country's call was Mr.. Fisher
Enrolled il Maj. Paulding's band of
patriots, he speedily became one of
the most trusted of Washington's
scouts in the so-called neutral ground.
But his young wife, left to herself,
was as bold of heart as her husband,
and soon found many methods of dis
playing a courage and loyalty as
strong as his.
After the battle at White Plains she
had gone to the camp and nursed the
wounded continentals with q care
which endeared her to all the soldiers,
and when Washington himself had en-
camped near her home she had pro-
vided for his table in such a manner
as to call forth the thanks of the great
commander in words which were long
after cherished in the family. When
the army had departed she returned
to her home, but the stirring expe-
riences in the camp were to be fol-
lowed by still more stirring expe-
riences in the neutral ground. Prowl-
ing bands of tories and Hessians sent
out from New York soon created a
veritable reign of terror. Possessions
were stolen, homes were burned, and
in the awful rage which was begotten
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-16
A WOMAN'S HEROISM.
A True Story of the American
Revolution.

which crept over her at the recollec-
tion-he had been surprised by the
band of Blindberry, the most detested
of all the tories in the neutral ground,
and unable to escape had been seized
by the men and hidden to give over
the gold which he was supposed to
have concealed somewhere about the
place. When the young patriot had
sturdily and steadily refused, his cap
tors had led him forth into the yard
and throwing a halter over one of the
lower limbs of a tree had suspended
him from it. Upon his repeated re-
fusals to reveal the hiding place they
at last left him hanging dead, as they
supposed, and departed. The grief
stricken young wife had cut down the
body of her husband, never once
thinking that he was still alive. but to
her incXpressible joy she had discov-
cred a faint futtering in the heart,
and through her careful nursing he
was soon restored and more deter
mined than ever to do his part in de-
Tending his home and country against
the attacks of the Hessians and the
lawless bands which had been quick
to turn the struggle to their own adj
vantage.
And now Mistress Fisher was again
expecting a visit from her husband.
It was true, she had not received any
direct word from him, but it had been
long since she had seen him and some
how she could not shake off the feel
ing that he would come that very aft
ernoon. Again and again she had left
her work and gone out on the low
piazza to gaze up and down the road,
but the sun had sunk lower in the sky,
the night would soon come and still
he had not appeared. She must be
mistaken, she thought, and resolute-
~ strove to drive her fears and hopes
alike from her mind. But with all her
efforts she could not succeed, and as
the long shadows began to lengthen
she once more left the house to take
her stand outside and satisfy herself
that no one was in sight.
AS she passed through the doorway
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-16
Tired OF Licking War stamp.

Senator's and representatives at
Washington are being deluged with
requests for the repeal of the war rev.
enue act which requires stamps to be
affixed to certain documents and mer-
chandise. The communications that
are being received do not make any
complaints on the score of expense, the
burden of the protests being the
trouble involved. The fact appears to
be that the great American public is
tired of licking war stamps.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-16
Cou1d Have Shot washington.

at was once in my power to have shot
Gen. Washington, "said British soldier
to an American as they were discuss
ing the events of the great struggle
after the concluding of peace.
why did you not shoot him then ?''
asked the American. You ought to
have done so for the benefit of your
countrymen-"
1.-THE death of Washington would
not have been for their benefit" re-
piled the Englishman. 1--WE depended
upon him to use our prisoners kindly.
and we'd sooner have shot an officer
OF nr owni.-N. Y. Herald.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-16

she suddenly stopped and peered in
tently before her. Down the road just
where it left the woods she could see
man running swiftly toward her house.
Her first thought was that it must be
her husband, but why was he in such
haste? He was running desperately,
and the frequent glances he cast behind
him showed that he was in fear of some
thing coming from that direction. In
an agony of suspense Mistress Fisher
clasped her hands and watched the
man. She was tempted to seize the one
gun in the house and go to his aid, but
restraining the impulse. as she realized
that the man was coming toward her,
she paused and waited. Once he STUN
bled and fell and low cry escaped
the waiting woman's lips, but in an
instant he had regained his footing and
dashed forward with increased speed.
On and on ran the man, still casting
occasional chances behind him, and
soon she could see that he was not her
husband, but a neighbor, Mr.. Butler,
one of the stanchest wings in all the re-
gion.
1t was evident, however, that he was
in trouble, and Mistress Fisher, relieved
80 SAO was " OlSCOfCE IL was not Q6I
husband who was being pursued, wait
ed with almost breathless eagerness for
him to approach. He was near now,
| and she could easily see.that he was la
boring under great excitement; the
perspiration poured in streams down
| his face and his alarm was evident in
every movement. He was soon near
I; the house, and as she thought he was
going TO pass without recognizing her,
Mistress Fisher called:
Mr. Butler! Mr.. Butleri What is
it? What is it 90
The fleeing man glanced up, and in
stantly changing his course, dartsS into
the house after her.
What is it? What is it?,' repeated
| the excited woman.
aThe toriesl the tories!" gaspei the
almost exhausted man. They're after
me- They're close behind me. They'll
get me sure, Mistress Fisher. if you
don't hide mel"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-16
Honesty of England,s Civil Officers.

Great Britain is shown by the fact
that in 20 years. only IL cases of of
fetal corruption in the higher
branches of the service have been dis
covered in the administration OF the
affairs of about 400, OOO, 900 people.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-16
The Restriction of Marriage.

The governor of Colorado is consid-
ering whether he shall recommend in
his message the enactment of a meas
ure which, if it should be passed
swould materially reduce the number
of marriages in that state. 1t con
templates the organization of a board
of medical examiners, male and fe-
male, in each county, which shall have
power to examine all persons seeking
to marry and authority to refuse q
license to those not physically and
mentally equipped to enter the mar.
riage state.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-16
For the Little PrIncesses.

The special train in which the Rus
sian emperor travelled during his re-
cent German trip carried, among
other things, two cows to supply the
three princesses with pure fresh
milk. Fresh food for these COWS was
always ordered ahead by telegraph.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-16
Twenty-Four Lean year..

The twentieth century will have "a
leap years, the greatest number posi-
BILE. The month of February will
have five Sundays three times during
the century-in 1920, 194S and 1876.
The middle day of the century will be
January 1, 1851. There will be $50
sclipses during the century. The
earliest date in the century on which
Easter can occur is March IL and the
latest April 25
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-16
RFust Have the Monev,

court of Frankfort-on-the-Mai Ger
many, it is unlawful for a man in the
community to contract a debt while
he is without money. If the police
find out he has done so he may be ar
rested and punished.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-16
Everybody saw the "Knockout'' Drop.

At this rather late day Mr.. Fitzsim-
mons comes forward to state that he
lost to Jeffries because he was a vic
tim of Knockout drops. Everybody
at the ringside saw the drop right af-
ter the knockout, but it has taken
Fitz little while to take drop to
himself
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-16
Enormous Ola mond for Exhibition.

An enormous diamond from Kim
berly will be shown in the jewelry
section of the Paris exposition. It
was found shortly before the war be-
gan, and is said to be finer than the
Regent, the Shah, the Grand Mogul
or the Kop-i-nood. 1t has been in
sured for So, OOO, 900.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-16
Tn Spite of whisky and r.bacco.

Abraham Elmer, who was borne in
l7S2, is living with his son at Utica,
N. Y. Since childhood he has smoked
a pipe, chewed tobacco and drank
whisky. For years it has been his
habit to go to bed at eight o'clock.
He also takes nap each afternoon in
his arm chair. He is the father of II
children.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-16
Wiling to Serve the PeopI

Ex-Gov. Wolcott, of Massachusetts,,
has just been made justice of the
peace. James Monroe, by the way,
was a justice of the peace after he
was president of the United States.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-16
Different with Roberts.

The claim is frequently put forth
that some prominent politician, or
successful business man, was made"
by his wife. In the case of Congress
man Roberts it may be said that he
was unmade by three wives.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-16
TOPICS OF THE DAY.
Returning to Plague Him.

The remark made by Lord Wolse-
ley, during the Spanish war, about
the non-effective quality of the Amer
lean fire, is already coming home to
plague him.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-16

William McNabb, the smallest man
tn Illinois, died at McLeansboro, that
state, aged 40 years, last week. He
was only SO inches in height and
weighed 35 pounds.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-16
Begging. Though She Had Plenty.

An old woman who was arrested for
street begging in Marquette. Mich,
the other day, had in her dirty, ragged
clothing $3,445 in bills and IL $10Q
United States four per cent bonds.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-16
Has No Terrors tor Hin

Has No Terrors for Him.
The bathtub trust, says the Pitts,
burgh Times, cannot scare the old in
habitant who was brought up TO wash
at the pump
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-16
Err. w. B. MERRIMoN PROMOTED
Resident Manager For Minnesota Of
FidilitY and Casualty Co.

The News and Observer is always
pleased 10 chronicle the success OF Raj
eigh boys, Whatever vocation in life
they NAY choose TO follow.
The many friends Of Ar. W. H. Merri
mon will be gratiiied 10 hear tina; ne has
just been given / handsome pro.Eotion
by the Fidelity and Casualty Insurance
Company OF New York, with which cen.
pany Mr.. Merr1non has fer some TIM
past been associated. Ii Il privat" ~
ter received yesterday Mr.. Nerrinon
announces that he has just been natiti"I
of his 4IIointmcAt As resident man&g"I'
for the State of Minnesota. with head
quarters III Minneapolis Mr. Richard
Wafforyl. Of New York. will 3e his lial =
ner.
his is a very high compliment -
Mr.. MeIiimon'~ ability and business ca
rao.ty, and a melited recognition ~ the
valuable service be has rendered the
Fidelity and Casualty Company since ne
has been IN their employ. I he Mime
sofa q partment is one Of the most i'm
portar: agencies Of the company q
i.rge o,ump of na,sine - being transacted
III that field. and the company is 10 DC
congratulated in securing an official in.
every way 80 we'll equipped for The posi
ton cf resident llaGager as NJ. Merri-
mon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-16

that the removing Of the old Market
House and the putting in its place a
good block of business houses or a
Chamber cf Commerce building. with
stores underneath and offices above.
would really improve the business o!,
Fayetteville strect instead of proving
detrimental To it.
"Mr. Vests novel idea Of placing the
Market House on wheels and rolling it
up and down Fayetteville street is a
good one. but | do net think its move
nle1tts ought to be confined TO Fayette-
vile street, it would be better TO roll it
iii over the city for the convenience of
our people in the suburbs, as well us IN
the center of the city.
The committee appointed by the
board proposes 10 push this matter until
we secure an auditorium for Raleigh.
If the people of the city would RESPOND
and subscribe enough to build an audi
torium. we would be willing 10 let the
sale of the old Market House be passed
over for the present | will be gladly one
Of a hlyrlrcd to give 500 or more if
necessary. IT, secure the auditorium.
But that building has got TO be built.
Market House or no Market House If
it is not built Raleigh Will receive Il
check in its upward movement which
will injure the city very much. We
cannot afford to halt now. We have a
comn,ittee that means business, and we
intend 10 do something"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-16
WATERMELON DAMAGE SUIT.
Sturdivant Raised the Melons But LIZ
Watts Wouldn't Buy Them

\ suit WIS started Yesterday III til4'
Superior ssFirt here, brought by j. +.
SturGiNant against Samuel Watts. Of
Auburn tits county. Ii j. for the re-
covtry of 200 damages from the de
tcntant Watts. AMI Is based cn Il CON
tract maGe last February by which
WITS agreed W,Ah Sturdivant 40 pur-
lase al inel0Es grown by him during
The y,ar 1899 fol Il quarter Of Il cent
i 1lound and all ,antalout%s in perfect
,lndtii,n for , cents each.
The Plaintiff alleges i'll his contract
that b. u nted and grew a large ln;u-
itr OF molUuS II gteat expense and he
gan 10 deliver tlem iii accorzlaEc. " In
-. provisions Of his contract. Hntre-
Uit1u tin Defendant refused t. Tecp.v;.
ht;n AMI declared he would not oo:nFN
N.1th lis contract.
1t r.. further alleged by the plaintiff
uItlivant that he grew and had ready
)r delivery. watrrmelonS to the value.
af $500 and perfect cantaloupes to the
value or 1850: that on account Of the
failure of the Defendant Watts To- re-
ceve these melons the melons rotted
IN the field. 10 the loss and DAMAGE CT
llc ri milf. wherefore nc pfayS for 4
Judgment CT 81. 700 against the defenG-
ant
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-16
PIANO RECITAL AT ST. MARY'S.
Prof. Edward Perry Delighted Large
and Cultivated Audience

Mr.. Perry. the eminent Boston pianist
gave a recital in the drawing room Of
II. Mary's school last "Wednesday even
ing.
The large audience was composed al
lnost exclusively of the students and
music teachers of the three prominent
urls schools of this city.
The program opened with Chopin 5
Sonata op. 81. work Of complex and
dramatic character, giving the PLAYER
ample opportunity for the display OF
those very qualities which have made
him famous among pianists; beautiful
tone, finished technical execution and
dramatic intensity. Tne funeral march
was gorgeous in its tone color.
Paderewski's Cracovicnne was played
in the most fascinatinG manner; such
crispneSs Of touch and rhythm. such
gaiety and fine humOr were displayed
showing Mr. Perry in new and uneN-
pected light.
The ''Aeoliennc" and Last Island,
two Of Mr. Perry's best compositions
were received with such applause that he
kindly added his ''Soreter' 10 the pro
gram.
The final number. Ferdinand Dewey 5
Samson and Delilah. showed the enor-
nous wrist technique and endurance Of
the player.
Taken as whole. the program proved
the wide scope of Mr. Perry's powers
and sympathies.
After the recital Mr.. Perry was en-
tertaincd with an informal little supper
III the private sitting room Of Mr. and
Mrs Mack
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-16
MISCELLANEOUS.
WHAT TIVE PRESS CLIPPING BIZ,

WHAT THE PRESS CLIPPING BIZ
rtau Is We read III the newspapers
N North Carolina and MoSl Of the lead
ing newspapers IN the South. ana l.
t1erc = any reference To On" II our
ciiCGt>. his polite al prospects his hGsl-
ness. or anything thi,t concerns BIN,
We cut cut the clipping, i>,s,e il ~
a slip hearing the name and cate o.
the ,3ler and send it 10 him. We
save HIM the trouble u reading tn"
neUslapeqs hc couldn't possibly read
them or take them all. Our charge Is
five cents a cippin&-a tr.tlirs price
for the service. Dlop IL a i'0%tll card
if we can serve ycu. John W.l3e=
Jenkins. Charlotte. y &.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-16
Gala Day at Southern Pines,

y number Of Raleigh people are pre-
airing TO run down to Southern Pine
n tbe ..22nd instant 20 witness tn" feS-
iviti,~ of Gala Day" tl4ere. whicA Wiz
nclrde fox haminG, racing. riding tour
aaments, tugs of V3r. ard min- trels',
wiring UP with Ct md ball AZ night al
! iney Voc, Ian There will be spec
iacuidr raraGcs during tao day. Tho
railroads will give j rate o. one fare
lcr the round rip tom Portsmouth. VII
- 'ngt,n. Charlotte anI Intermediate,
uint.. The tickets are good to retur:,
February 9th.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-16
WANTED.

POSITION WANTED by JUNIOR
druggist; :. yeas experience; best of
references given. Address C care
News and Observer.
II A3t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-16
A PUBLIC SCHOOL YEAR.
Charleston Getting Ready For the
National Educators.

Secretary MeLane SAYS the program
+ the Teachers Ass nlbiy viii be 81
arranged this y<Gr as to make thn whole
;end TO give an urhft IL tle ppbhc
Go9!S. Thirty county superintendent
lave written tka; they niA attend.
1t Is expected that Il large number
4 teachers from tbs S..ate viii attend
de National Educational AsSocia5 ION
Wh;Cl meets in Gina rleston in July Of this
year. Thar CITY has already begun active
separations 70 enterta1n the body.
8 G1etin- 10 e!Igei,;a.n ,S.OCD people apait
rCin the h&teiS III rates Of 81 10 $3.50
!el- day, IL provide m auditorium seat
nc 1000 people and seventeen other
all fol. the meetings. w. II. Weich
: chairman o. The t'nnlnit'cr Oh AZ.
engagements.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-16
To Fight Bell Telephone.

\ mo}emcIt = on foot lacked 10y
SGGno.oG0 sc New York ca...tal to tignr
ne Bel Te!el Cone Company which na
: y@1en III u,arly all the larger towns
ana cities ot t,.e country. The plan .;
Grafton { IL EeW concern Is to Gul
2 ana cons. t;:te t.. smaller indie Ton
I'm systems, \ -, ;he fight -, been
oniHrtl 10 tine noITh AID middle WIS
!u ii j. said 10 ho cnly i Question .,
.nr urtil tie Seth VII! b" cinblQc> c
. tI2 movement