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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08
To the Patrons and Friends of The fribley
Hardware and Implement Co.:

We have sold our Hardware Stock to MI.
r. "A. Eriksen of Lawrence, Kansas. He is
thoroughly acquainted with the business
and is honest, energetic. up-to-date
business man, who will be an addition to
the business interests of Baxter Springs.
: We bespeak for him continuance of
the liberal patronage have enjoyed in
the past.
We have purchased the entire stock of
Impl ements, Wagons, Buggies, ETC., from
&. R. Gould, and will continue in the
Impl ement Vehicle and Harness business
on the east side. We will make it inter
esting for you in our line, as we have now
one of the largest stocks in Southeastern
Kansas.
Our motto is: ''The best of it's kind
at the lowest possible price,
THE FRIBLEY HARDWARE IMPLEMENT COMPANY.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

Your best feelings, your social
position or business success de-
ponds largely on the perfect action
of your stomach and liver. DR..
Kings New Life Pills give increas-
ed strength, a keen, clear brain,
high ambition. A % cent box will
make you feel like a new being.
Sold by A. r. Kane, druggist.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

An attractive woman ihrives on
good food aud unshine, with plen.
~ of exercise in the open air. Her
form glows with health and her
{, C. blooms with it's beauty. When
troubled with a costive habit. she
takes few doses of Herbine TO
cleanse her system of oil impuri-
ties. Price 80 cents. a. X. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

When you need a soothing and
healing antiseptic application for
any purpose, use the original De-
Witf's Witch Hazel Salve, q we'll
known cure for piles aud akin dis.
eases. II heals sores without leav-
ing q scar. Beware Of counterfelts.
Dewitt q Thompson.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

Diseases and danger Turk IN the
vital organs. The blood becomes
Initiated and the general health is
undermined whenever the stomach
and liver fail 10 perform their fuuc-
tions rs mature intended. Herbine
will tone up the stomach, regulate
the liver. where other preparations
only relieve. Price Soc. A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08
First published Dec. 1, i0Ol)
Notice Of Appolntment-Ad.
minlefratOF.

State of Kansas. Cherokee county. 80.
In the matter of the estate Of Louis
Beck, late of Cherokee county. Kansas.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.
Notice IL hereby given that on the nth
day of November, A. d. 1900, the under
signed was, by the Probate court of Cher
okee county, Kansas, duly appointed and
qualified as administrator of the estate Of
Louis Beck, late Of Cherokee county, de-
ceased. All parties interested In said es-
tate will take notice and govern them
F.. cHAs. F. NOBLE.
Administrator
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08
First published Dec. ], 1900.
Publication Notice.
In the district court of Cherokee County
Kansas.
Bertha N. Pack, plaintiff,
Inmes H. Pack. defendant.

James II. Pack, defendant.
The state of Kansas to James II. Pack,
defendant; You are hereby' notified that
YOU have been sued In the above named
court by the plaintiff, Bertha n. Pack, and
that you mu.t answer the petition of the
plnintiff therein filed. on or before the llth
day of January, 1901, or said petition will
he taken rs true and judgment rendered
against you therein for decree of divorce
and the care and custody by plaintiff oi
the child Of plaintiff and defendant, Mar
win Lee.
Given under my hand and the zeal OF
the court this 18th day of December, loJ0.
RERTHA II. PACK,
By EDWIN G. HOGAN, Atty for plaintiff.
Attest: J. NJ. WALES.
lsEALl. Clerk District Court.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08
BUSINESS NOTICE.

Mrs. Meyerding is now doing res
tauraut business at only one stand
She has vacated the room next
south of the postoffice and moved
the fixtures to thereon next south
Of Dents grocery, where she has
fitted up first class cafe. Hot
meals and lunch served at all
hours. AT her present place OF
business she also conducts a bake.
~ the ovens of which are presided
over by a FIRST class baker.
Mrs.. Meyerding makes n special.
~ of furnishing meals and lunch
at public sales, and parties con-
templating making sales will save
lots of trouble and worry by turn
ing the eating part of the matter
over to her.
At her restaurant the best of SER
vice 10 given and good-looking and
polite mattresses attend you.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08
NOTICE.

Hunting or fishing on my prem
ises or on the John Seaton land ad-
joining and under my control 10
positively forbidden. My friends
will heed this warning and all 9TH
era must. A. ". ABRAMS
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

If you would have an appetite like
bear and relish for your meals
take Cham berlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. They correct disor-
ders of the stomach and regulate
the liver and bowels. Price Is cents.
Samples free at Kane's drug store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08
FIX II.

I am prepared to do all kinds of
plumbing aud can put all kinds of
stoves in excellent repair. In factI
can FIX anything. Ny prices are
reasonable and guarantee my
work. ED. JOHNSON.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

II you want the very nices, sale
bill that can be printed. and at rea.
sonable prices. too. come to this Of
flee. We don't lay down to any.
body on fine job printing. aud es'
peciallv sale bills.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

The Ladies Aid Society of the
Presbyterian church will give n
pie social at Mrs. Eriksen's Thurs.
day evening. Dec, H.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

The NEWS wants somebody who
knows all about il to write a series
of articles on frrtilizing. We be-
lieve the time has arrived when the
farmers Of this section can find il
profitable to use fertilizer.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08
ROLL OF HONOR.

Minnie Wilson, Mary Willis. Mary
Robinson. Lottie Johnson Ruby
Gregory. Opie Dixon. Flora Giles.
Gertrude Dowty, Cora Rocky. Flor
ence Niccum. Lora Pierce. Jessie
Mason. Zoe Gray, Naoma Button,
Rosie Freeman, Sammie Alvey, Jim
Button, Lee Dolson, True Foster,
Jesse Large, Eddie Cox, Clair Youse
Frank Freeman, Ray Hemstreet,
Vernon Mullen. Claude Wade. Har-
vey Silence, Roger Dent, Lee Dixon.
William Chubb, Chester Convey, o.
car Grain, William Cox.
Mrs. HOLLOMON, Teacher.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

Baxter Legion, No. Al, Select
knights and Ladies, elected officers
for the ensuing term at it's regular
meeting Wedne sday night.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that on
Monday. the 10Th day of December,
A. d. 1900, nj 10 o'clock a. NJ. / will
he at the Edward J. Dardenne farm
at the mouth of Five Mile on the
Ouapaw reserve, Indian Territory,
and will then and there rent the
lands belonging to the estate OF
Edward ]. Dardenne, deceased, for
the year 1901 to the highest and best
bidder for the lands owned.
Witness my hand this Let day OF
Decem Der, 1890. BENZ. DARDENNE,
Administrator of the estate of
Edward ]. Dardenne, deceased.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, the
great stomach remedy, is now sold
by Dewitt & Thompson.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.
Kansss City, Fl. Scott & Memphis

Rans1s City, Fl. Scott & Memphis
Trains leave passenger depot at Baxter
Springs rs follows:
No. 3oI. cast bound passenger - ::5 pm.
No. 900. north bound passenger. 1915 am
No. goo north bound passenger. e. $40 pm.
No. 3o3. east bound passenger .6.25 am
No. 3o4. north bound passenger. 1859 pm
No. 3o5. east bound passenger, 1903 am.
No. 3I6. north bound freight -. .2:4o pm
No. 3Is. east bound freight. $500. $40 am
MIAMI TRAINS.
No. 3I4. north bound. .(arrives) $40 am.
No. 3I3. south bound. .Ceaves) s:45 pm.
Trains 3I3, 3I4 and 3I6 will carry pas.
sengers when holding tickets. Train 3I5,
due at Baxter at 6:4o am. will no, carry
passengers.
Null and passenger trains run daily:
freight trains daily except Sunday. Mail
closes at postofiice % minutes bef" re- train
time.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

Miss Ruby Willis returned or
Wednesday evening from a two
months visit with relatives in Kan
sas City aud Ottawa.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

.. n. Baldwin aud l.. N. Michen-
er have been drawn as jurors 70, the
January term of the district court.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

]. G. P0lster went to ST. Louis
Wednesday to buy large stock o.
holiday goods.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

a woman can't have "a place for
everything, and everything in it's
place" for the very simple reason
that a woman has more places
than ihinus.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

Attend the pie social at Mrs. ]. A
Eriksen's next Thursday evening.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

Excursion to Topeka, Kansas,
Dec. - to %. Rate $500 for round
trip. Return Limit Dec. 81.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

+. C. Weilep declares that Galena
has a good show to get public
building II the people will wake up
and go after II. Senator Harris in
troduceo bill in the last session
of the senate asking for an appro-
priation of $4,000 for q Galena
building. Mr.. Weilep thinks the
Commercial club should take the
matter up and have the measure
pushed through the short session
of congress-.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

Mrs. Fannie Sullivan left Thurs.
day morning for her home in Par
sons. after an extended visit with
relatives aud friends in this city
Mrs. Sullivan il a sister to Ed. Co
s.nl.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

Now is the time when Group and
lung troubles prove rapidly fatal.
The only harmless remedy that
produces immediate results is One
Minute Cough Syrup. 1t is very
pleasant to take and can be relied
upon TO quickly cure coughs. colds
and all lung diseases. 1t will pre-.
vent consumption. Dewitt *
Thnnna0n
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08
lust Saved His Life.

It was a thrilling escape that
Charles Davis of Conversion, o.,
lately had from a frightfu death.
For two years severe lung trouble
constantly grew worse until 1t
seemed he must die of consump-
ton. Then he began to use DIR.
Kings New Discovery and lately
wrote: ut gave instant relief and
effected a permanent cure" Such
wonderful cures have for Is years,
proven it's power to cure all throat,
chest and lung troubles. Price SOC
and 81. Every bottle guaranteed.
Trial bottles free at A. r. Kane's
drug store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

The anii.hors- thief association
held II very interesting meeting
Wednesday evening.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

Joplin's city marshal published Il
notice in the local papers stating
that parties owning dogs must pay
taxes on same or they will be
killed. We suppose of course, he
means the dogs will be killed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

Pickles. the very best at Martin
& Knights.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

California dried fruits of all kinds
at Martin d Knights.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

WANTED!-lOOO gunny sacks. Call
at this Office.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

Northern potatoes, good ones,
too. at Martin & Knights
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

Hot chiili-the best--at all times
at Mrs. Meyerdings.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

Cheap excursions south via. Men,
phis Route. Round trip tickets will
be sold very cheap TO the state OF
Tennessee. Mississippi. Alabama,
Georgia. Florida and the Carolinas,
Dec. 20, q, %, good for 30 days.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08
County Superintend,
THINGS YOU CAN'T DO.

TnlN0S fOU CANT w.
You can't stand for five minutes
without moving, If you are blind.
folded.
You can't stand at the side of q
room with both of your feet touch
ing the wainscoting lengthwise.
You can't crush an egg when
placed lengthwise between your
hands, that is, If the egg ia sound
and has the ordinary shell of a
hens egg.
You can't break match If the
match is laid across the nail of the
middle finger OF either hand and
pressed upon by the first and third
fingers of that hand, despite it's
seeming 40 easy at first sight.
You can't get out of chair with.
out bending your body forward or
putting your feet under II, that lie,
If you are sitting squarely on the
chair and not on the edge of II.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

WANTgp!- 1910 gunny sacks Call
al this Office.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

The blind broom maker, Mr.. vii.
bur from west Of Blue Mound was
here Saturday selling brooms. etc.
Saturday evening, about a mile aud
a half east of the city, the axle OF
his wagon broke aud he brought 1t
TO town to have Il repaired. During
the night some low-lived scouudrel
Tor, perhaps. seueral such) stole the
stock of queeusware, etc.. that was
In the wagon. We are cory to
think there is anyone in this sec
ton 90 devoid of manhood az to
steal from a poor blind mau who 10
doing his best to make q living I'M
der snch adverse circumstance
Chetopa Democrat.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

DIR. 4. o. De WITT.
Physician and surgeon. Office In Daniels
block. Residence frat house north Of
Springs hotel.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

The beautiful marriage service
which united Miss Lula Bond and
Mr.. Joseph D. Boyd was celebrated
at the home of the brides mother,
Mrs. L> dia Bond, Thursday even
ing. November 20, at 100. Rev. ]. A.
Duncan officiating. The home was
prettiiy decorated with chrysanthe.
NUNS and evergrcens. A large
number of guests were present
from Baxter and the surrounding
towns. The bride was charmiugly
dressed in gown Of delicate blue
cashmere trimmed with white silk
lace aud ribbon. Supper was served
in an unique style. The couple re.
ceived many costly and useful pres.
euts, which served TO illustrate the
esteem In which the young people
are held. The bride 10 one of Bax-
ter's highly respected young ladies.
The groom Is an aimiable young
man and was a memb Der of the 23rd.
Kansas in Co. c. 80
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

y Labct,e bride was 80 delighted
at being married that she volun-
teered to kiss the judge who per-
formed the ceremony. The second
stroke Of delight was sustained by
the new husband when he went TO
pay the fee and was told that il had
been more than settlei.-Pdrsons
Sun.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

A. 0, u. W. ATTENTION..
Election of officers this friday
night. ]. NJ. ENGLISH.
Recorder.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

Many persons have had the ex'
perience of Mr.. Peter Sherman. Of
North Stratford. N. H., who says,
For years suffered torture from
chronic indigestion, but Kodol Dys
pepsia Cure made a we'll man of
me-" II digests what you eat and
is n certain cure for dyspepsia aud
every rorm of stom ach trouble. II
gives relief at once even in the
worst cases, and can't help but do
YOU good. Dewitt & Thompson.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08
CANE SEED WANTED,

CANE SEED WANTED.
Highest market price will be paid.
Call at this Office.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

MARRIED.-At the NJ. E. parson-
age, by Rev. Mulvaney at high noon
Monday, Mr.. L. W. Harris aged 65,
and Mrs. Mary Wilson aged SO. both
of Baxter Springs. This happy
couple started Tuesday for Los An
ReIes, California, where they will
make their future home. colum-
bua Advocate.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

Fresh cranbrrries at Martin X
Knights.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

DIBD.-Thursday, Dec. o, 1900. at
IL o'clock a. m, Benjamin Louis, in
FAINT son of b. F. aud Mary Grain,
aged five months. Funeral services
were held at the residence Friday,
Dec. Z, at 10 o'clock a. M, and the re.
mains inferred in the Baxter ceme-
terry. The little one had been i'll
some time. Mr.. and Mrs. Grain
have the sympathy of the entire
community.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

Above prices for SPOT CASH. No lumber delivered unless paid for
Il. Q. PEIARES.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

The Young Ladies of the En-
broidery Club had taffy pulling
ut the home of Miss Mary McGregor
Thursday evening. 1t was a CON-
plete surprise. Mrs. Fred Bartlett
was initiated as an honorary mem
Der, and q jolly good time was en-
ioyed by all.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08
A Keen Clear Brain.

You can get meal or flour for corn
at the Baxter FIGURING Mills.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

DIED-In the Quapaw reservation
on Saturday. Dec. l. 1900. John ".
Carman. aged sixty.ihree years. De-
ceased was an old veteran, having
served his country during the re-.
bellion as a member OF Co. d. 35th
Ill. Inf. Funeral services were held
the I'd inst. conducted by Baxter
post, No. l23. G. A. r., aud the re-
mains inferred in the Lowell Gem.
eterv
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

Praise the bridge that carries y ou
over either flood or cough. Bal
lard's Horehound Syrup has
brought 40 many over throat and
lung troubles. such as coughs.
colds. bronchitis. etc. that it's
praises are sung everywhere. Price
. aud 80 cents. A. X. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

Bnxtcr and Peorin Mail Line.
Daily except Sunday. Mail leaves Baxter
nj 700 %. NJ.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

MARRIED-In Columbus, Kansas,
on Wednesday. Dec. 9, 1900, Mr.. Clar.
ence Lawrence to Miss Mabel Rob
ertson. both of Baxter Springs.
The bride is daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Robertson of this city.
and is a charming and practical
young woman. The groom is a
hard working aud highly respected
y0ttnn man
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

The NEWS predicts as follows:
That Baxter will have n system of
water works; that they will be
owned by the city; that such sys-
tenn, owned by the city, will prove a
good investment for the city; that
such a scheme can easily be made
a success.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

Prof. Evlyn Baldwin, who is pre-
pairing TO lead the Zeigler expedi'
ton in the search for the North
Pole, 10 u member of the Modern
Woodmen. He carries certificate
for $1,000, which will be maintained
In full force and effect during his
stay in the frozen north. Mr.. Bald
win has made arrangements to
have his assessments paid during
his absence. of course. If all the
mem bers of the expedition perish.
or literally disappear. as did An.
DIRE. there will be considerable diff.
Guilty in furnishing proofs OF death.
In such case, the claim would prob
ably be paid by the woodmen at
the expiration of seven years-when
IL man is unheard from. he is le-
0allv presumed TO be dead.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-12-08

c. A. WILLIS. City Clerk.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-29
Summer Resorts

Many delightful summer resorts are
Situated on and reached via Southern
Railway, Whether one desires the sea-
side or the mountain, the fashionable
hotels or country homes, they can be
reached via thls magnificent high
way of travel.
Asheville, N. c., Hot Springs, N. c.,
Hale Springs, Tenn, Roam Mountain,
Tenn, and the Mountain
resorts of East Tennessee and Western
North Carolina, THE Land of the
sky" Tate Springs. Tenn, Oliver
Springs, Tenn, Lookout Noun.
tain, Tenn. Monte Sauo, Hunst
vile, Ala, Lithia Springs, Ca, and
various Virginia Springs; also the
seashore resorts, are reached by the
Southern Railway on convenient
schedules and very low rates.
The Southern Railway has issued
handsome folder, entitled Summer
Homes and Resorts" descriptive of
nearly one thousand summer resorts,
hotels and boarding houses, including
Information regarding rates for board
at the different places and railroad
rates to reach them.
Write to @. A. Beuscoter, Assistant
General Passenger Agent, Southern
Railway. Chattanooga, Tennessee, for
descriptive matter.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-29

THE worst thing about feDopopu-
lism is certain sleek rubbing Its
hands with invisible soap and calling
frequently upon God to witness how
gre at is the love it has for its fellow
men, while it forces arguments beyond
the truth, is greedy and gluttonous
of Office and spoils, along with the
most selfish political HOLSTERS. Repub-
licanism makes no such sentimental
display, it simply urges ordinary.
honest, progressive, business princi-
plies. It does not go towar without
due cause and more than sufficient
provoca,ion, IT does not refrain from
war until it has licked the other fell
low. It does not make treaties easily,
and breaks them never. It is slow to
overturn existing conditions or to
array itself against any interest of the
land. but Is quick to see and follow
up every commercial opportunity.
Demopopulism has been in q particu-
larl5 distressed state for five or six
years ard 1t thinks its own malady is
the oouptry's.