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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
Undecided.

WHEN LITTLE ETHEL was asked if she were
w going to Ediths party, she said;
"I don't know. | asked mamma once, and
she said NOT But then, haven't asked her
a good many times yet"
ALI from the indianapolis Press.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
What Makes Children Good.

7 TITLE RUTH had been very naughty, much
l. shocking her elder sister, Elizabeth. Her
mother excused her conduct with the remark
that she was so little. 1T isn't the grown.
upedness that makes children good. 1t is the
behavedness," responded Elizabeth.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27

Public sentiment abolished the the
atrical high hat several years ago.
Public sentiment, if properly applied,
can also send the stuffed bird hat to
oblivion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
A Discovery.

DAM was the name Of the new waiter, and
"A Helen's father remarked. THAT was the
name Of the first man We know about"
.'well," exclaimed Helen, her face radiant
with the delight of great discovery, "perhaps
he is the man''
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27

In spite OF the assurance of experts,
a good many persons are discovering
that the naphtha launch is loaded"
these days.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27

DR.. Brooks has just discovered his
twenty-second comet. DR.. Brooks be-
lieves that all things come to him who
waits and does not make much fuss
about it.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27

Campaign orators will need to exer-
else caution in the vicinity of Phila-
delphia, or they may be arrested for
fortune-telling.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27

There seems no question as to the
quantity of testimony produced by the
prosecution in the Goebel murder trial.
Its quality is another matter.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27

Gold Democracy shows a disposition
also to keep in the middle of the road.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27

In Loveand Colorado there is named Park who
ragged in merchandising he calls his place the Goden Rule
Store" When opportunity this gentleman fails
mend Rpan his experience with them which
he relates follows fully twenty-five years have been
ahmatc general thing throughout the winter have to
main indoors at four days in each month have suf
all the precautions might take did not keep
me free from these About eighteen months
commenced taking RIPANS TABULES regulate my stomach
of and become bilious am
of asthma The Tabue keeps stomach all
right past year have been confined the house
all cured-but the attacks slight use
on an average two every Sunday Wednesday and
Friday"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
OUR COMMERCIAL FUTURE.
From the Chicago Times Herald.

From the Chicago Times Herald
According to figures presented by Hon. Carroll
D. Wright in the July Century our commercial
ascendancy is near at hand. The story of our
conquest Of the markets OF the earth is graphical
~ told in the following statistics OF exports and
imports Of the three great nations for the year
ended Dec. 81, 1899:
United States. Great Britain. Germany.
Imports s 79s,sij57 $500 6l9 0S9 81 $50 SIS $50
Exports. / 252, ,005, ,9s7 l,2s9g O30 1885,, 800
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
/ o the
Public

The recent fire having de.
stroyed our store, we have
opened temporary quarters
at No. 1877 Penn avenue,
where prompt attention will
be given to watch, clock and
jewelry repairing.
BFsSAll repair work left
with us before the fire is safe,
and will be taken care of at
our present store.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
Hill and Croker.

a n EXPLANATION of Rich
~ ard CTokers treatment of
4 " David B. Hill at Kansas
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
No Alliance With England.

Y I Is ANNOUNCED by one of the
officers of the society recently
Il organized in Philadelphia for
the nurnosa of 1eyeloninp closer
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27

TN THIS DAY of superabundant
societies for the promotion Of
Il miscellaneous reforms it is sur
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
The Consent of the Governed.

Y TNDER THE LEAD Of Demo-
cratic politicians who on the
~ stump wax eloquent in de-
nunciation of government
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09
City Council Meeting.

The council met IN regular monthly
session. Monday night.
The usual monthly reports of City
Clerk, Street Commissioner, and Chief
of Fire Dsptmt. were received. and the
regulation bills were allowed.
A new ordinance defining the FIRE
limits, making them cover less territory
than formerly. and repeating all other
ordinances in conflict, was passed.
An ordinance creating q Board of
Health, to be composed of three men.
aud to have jurisdiction over the
corporate limits of the city and all
territory adjacent thereto within a
distance of five miles, was adopted.
An ordinance prohibiting the breed-
ing of animals inside of the city limits
was presented and discussed, and then
laid over uDtll the next meeting.
The street commissioner was
instructed to put down a four foot
crossing from the NJ. E. church to
Slentz corner; also to put down stone
crossing across Main street on the
south side of Kincaid avenue-the
street leading to the creamery.
The Farmers Mill .& Elevator Co
was authorized to have the Mo. 2.
switch extended south to the brick
ware~room north of the Morrison
| house.
Old walks on Forth side of the Typei
house, and on south side of BolingeI
barn, and the wood awning on west
~ide of the barn, were condemned.
Street commissioner was instructed
to tear out condemned board walks on
Forest avenue in front of A j. Buck
lands, G. l. Moses and Mrs. Compton s
The fire committee of the council
was again instructed to purchase 5Ol
feet of new fire hose.
Council then went into executive
session.
The council then ordered Is NOR,
street lights put in, 10 west of Mail
and east of Main, making the tota
of lights now: East side Is, west
side 25,
The meeting then adjourned t
Saturday evening the 10Th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09

soul to the machine. They must
feed at the trough, even tho they
sacrifice honor, principle-all.
Such men are a disgrace to news
paperdom. Muzzled! And for a
mess of pottage! Oh, ye Gods
gaze on them in their unprin-
cipled littleness! Watch them
standing there eagerly ready to
swallow the dose even tho a yel-
low dog and tomato can is in
cluded-iust so Chetty, their
political god, says it's good.
The grand upheaval is OH the
road, and sooner or later, right
will triumph and the false gods
will have been rent asunder, to-
gether with their followers. We
may have our blanket off, may
and doubtless are, on the polite
al black list, but thank God
we're on the right side. True to
the grand old party, but with
principle enough to stand for
what is good-even tho scorned
bv the machine. There is no
political office on earth sufficient
revenue to muzzle us. We are
for the right, unmuzzled un-
hampered and unlimited-will-
ing to work and trust to the
good people for a livelihood
Stafford Republican.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09
A OITY's GLORY AND SHAME.

That was a most apt comment
made by William J. Bryan upon
the fitness of Philadelphia as a
selection for the holding of the
Hanna national convention. He
said he thought it was just the
place for the republican party to
hold it's convention. cit will be
interesting" he added, ''to see
the republicans trying to repeal
the Declaration of Independence
in the city where it was signed. "
The republican national conven-
ton will do this when it adopts
the plank embodying the forcible
retention of the Philippines
which it can not avoid doing
unless it turns traitor to Nc
Kinley and deposes it's boss and
dictator, Marcus Alonzo Hanna.
In the same historic city, made
sacred 124 years ago by the
grandest and broadest declara-
ton Of human rights that was ev-
er framed by patriot minds, the
puppets of the sordid, soulless
trusts will assemble and illuminate
in the name Of a party that,
under the leadership of Abraham
Lincoln, cha mpioned the unver-
salty of the title OF all men to lib
erty, a declaration which denies
the God-given right of people
to ilake their own laws and
administer their own affairs, and
which substitutes the right of
the strong arm for. government
| by consent in the Philippi nes.
1t will be a day of deep disgrace
and humiliation for Philadelphia.
Freedom will veil her face in
shame, but Hanna and Quay
Platt, Elkins, Alger, Gage, the
lStandard Oil and other trusts
will throw up their. hats an6
shout lustilyover the Spectacle
| and Aminadab Sleek in the White
house will roll up his eyes devout
!, lily, smile benignly and murmur:
"Yea, verify, progress and duty
demand this revoking old fogy
: traditions, for it is the will o
heaven. kansas City Times.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09
GOVERNOR GoEBEL DIES.

To the disgrace of the state of.
Kentucky, and the eventual un-
doing of the party responsible
for the bitter political feelings
engendered, the victim of the
assassin's bullet passed away,
after a most heroic struggle for
life.
Whether or not the friends and
advisers of Mr.. Goebel's political
opponent had knowledge of or
were parties to the assassination
the republican party of Ken
lucky will be held responsible for
the same. The fact that a large
armed force, composed of the
rough mountaineers from a Sec
tion of the state that has been a
scene of innumerable feuds and
lawless acts, had been permitted
to assemble in Frankfort with
out a protest from the then act
ing republican governor; the
further fact that he had called
about him the state MALTA and
had them where he could
use them at will, in 30 min
utes of the time that Goebel
was shot, and that he used this
armed force to prevent the regu-
larly constituted legislators OF
the state from performing their
duties as such, under the fiimsy
claim Of ga state Of insured
tion," marks Mr.. Taylor as more
of an unprincipled politician
than a statesman. And all the
circumstances of the cowardly
assassination of his political op-
ponent, so far as can be learned
from newspaper reports, prove
beyond question that, the repub-
licans at least, anticipated and
were prepared for just such: an
emergency.
There is no doubt but that
bitterest partizanship has run to
it's highest pitch on both sides;
but be it said to the lasting
credit of the democrats, they
have exhibited the clearestiudge-
ment, the coolest heads, and are
to be credited with having avert
ed greater trouble by biding
their time and bowling to the
military despotism assumed by
their republican opponents.
While the Taylor faction de-
sires to, and will if possible, take
the fight into congress in the
hope of the republican admins
tration helping them out OF the
mire; the great masses OF people
will say, and are saying, that it
is Kentucky's trouble and should
be settled by the people OF that
state themselves.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09

The Intelligent compositor'
has again been heard from.
George W. Martin recently wrote
something about "a fruitful life"
and it appeared in the Kansas
City Gazette as "a frightful lie. y
But the worst was when Col. w.
p. Tomlinson wrote a leader
for the Topeka Democrat, under
the caption ssHail, Gallant Demo
cracy," and it appeared ''Hell,
Gall, and Democracy" The
sequel to these interesting events
has not been written, but we pre-
sumo almost any one with q
vivid Imagination can supply the
details.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09

THE general drift of editorials
in republican administration
papers would indicate that the
Mckinley regime is preparing to
take sides with England in. the
Transvaal war, at the first op-
portunity. Those papers are
full of excuses for the action oi
John Bull, and full of criticism ol
the actions of the Beers. The
republicans will, if possible, force
this country into an Anglo
American alliance, which would
in time put our finances more If
revokably under the direction o
the English.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09

All the section men on the line
here, were laid off last week. The
weather is so fine there was moth
ing for them to do.-Cla1in
Clarion.
To BE thus laid off from work,
in the middle of winter, must be
a convincing argument to those
section men in favor of the
boasted republican prosperity" ?"
The reports in the papers say
the railroads of the land never
did a better business than dur
ing the past year. But they
must even add a little more to
their dividends by discharging a
lot of section men and thus saw
ing to the railroad company the
few dollars that would be paid
those men if kept employed.
Prosperity" and the laboring
man and farmer have not be-
come closely connected yet, my
friend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09
Let the Man Reform Before Marriage.

"a girl should never marry a man
that she may return him." writes
Margaret Sangster in the February
Ladies' Home Journel. IF he is in
need of reform alton, let him prove
himself worthy by turning from evil
snd setting his fsce steadily aad per-
ssveringIy to god before he asks q
girl to surrender herself and her lite
to him. Nor should girl bs to i'm,
patient with father, mother AM
friends If they c,uncil delay in decid-
ing q matter which is to influence her
whole career and her lovers, when they
with clearer eyes than her own. per-
ceive in him an unsuitsbility to her.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09
For Sale At a BARGAIN

Five roem house, first class condi-
tion. lot 100 ft front by 140 # deep,
plenty OF shade aud fruit trees, and 3
poultry yard; three blocks east of Hotel
''GFeene." Address: w. 2. FEEDER.
a0S west IL street, Pueblo, Colorado.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09

The American flag once waved
over the City of Mexico. 1t was
hauled down, and with honor to
the United States and no dis
credit to Mexico. The American
flag is now waving over Cuba.
When that island becomes a
republic, with its own government
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09
A COUNTY FAIR.

All dOJOufnou nl00UlIlg Oh CitiZouS
interested in organizing a Barton
County Fair Association was
held at the Court House Satur-
day afternoon the Sd. A salts
factory renewed interest was
shown. Permanent organiza-
tion was formed by the election
of the following officers for the
first year:
President, Ira D. Brougher.
Vice Pres, D. A. Banta.
Secretary, Jas. ". Clarke.
Treasurer, j. Geo. Brinkman.
Directors, Geo. N. Moses,
Thomas Clayton, Ira D. Brougher
L. P. Aber, G.. w. Norris, Frank
Petz, r. Merten, Adolph Nieolet
and S. S. Shattuck.
Capital stock to the extent of
$40, 900 will be issued, the shares
to be $40 each, non-assessible,
so that each share holder will
know that his liability only
extends to the value of his
shares.
1t was decided to lease 30 acres
of the Aber pasture, directly
east of the Morrison, the
association to pay $1.oO an
acre per year, to lease for5 years
and have an option on purchas-
ing within five years. Stock is
being rapidly subscribed, near
1000 being already secured.
The above named directors are
requested to be present at the
next meeting-Feb. 10th, at the
Court House-to sign charter
and prepare preliminary work.
The general public is also
earnestly requested to attend the
meeting Saturday and learn
further of the objects of the
association.
The DEMOCRAI' is glad to see
that our people recognize the
Importance of this movement,
and we doubt not it will be made
a success. The board Ofdirecto rs
will see that all branches Of
agriculture will be properly
| looked after-that the trotting
horses will not have any
advantage over the corn and
pumpkins, nor the ladies fancy
work scare away the white faced
cattle. Too often, in county
fairs, the racing features are
overdone and moreimportant
agricultural and industrial fea.
lures neglected. The man
agement of this association
pledges that all departments
will be looked after with equal
care.
The grounds selected are close
to the city, well situated fol
buildings, stock sheds, speed
ring, ETC., and if managed in
such a manner that allindustries
are fairly treated, the Barton
County Fair Association will be
not only self-sustaining, but will
be of lasting benefit to all oul
people.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09

THERE are a few-only a few
papers in this congressional dis
trict, land they are under Longs
heel, nibbling at a postofffce,
census appointment. or such)
who have sold their body and
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09

and its own flag, what dishonor
will there be in sfhauling down"
the Stars and Strips which made
its independence possible?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09

WHEN children who cannot add
a dozen sets of figures in a col
umn without counting on their
fingers begin to talk about their
lessons in Latin" there would
seem to be something wrong
about our school system. A
thorough knowledge of arithme-
tic is of more value to the aver.
age public school student than a
whole head full of Latin syno-
nyms.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09

Probate JAG ge Breeden on Monday.
the 9Th. performed the marriage
ceremony for the oldest couple in his
xperience-Jacob Srssler, aged 20,
and Mareret a Strong, aged 81, both
of the east side OF the county The
DEMocRAT wishes this gay young
couple long life and many little Joys"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09

Gentlemen OF the jury" asked the
clerk of the court, ''haVe you agreed
upon 8 verdict?'' We have" replied
the foreman. The verdict of the jury
is that the la wyers have mixed this
case M so that We dou't kuow any
thing at all about it.''
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09

WANTED-L dies or gentlemen
who are bothered with corns. bunIons,
or lDgrowing tee nails, to call on Prof.
TOtteD, at the Windsor HOTEL Great
Bend. viii be here one week. ending
Feb. Il. 1900. cure all of these
ailments witheat pain, bleeding or
soreness TO the patient.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09

EIGHTY mills have been closed
down in the tin plate industry in
America since the formation OF
the tin plate trust. Let us hear
some more republican gush
about ssTin, tin, American tin. 2
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09

On Monday evening, the 18th, the
public generally is invited to
Lincoln Day exercises, under the
auspices of the Sons of Veterans at
their hall in this city. ]. F. Lawson,
of Hutchinson. will deliver an address,
and short program will be given.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09

Leon Miller, who has been manager
of the Postal Telegraph office at Hutch.
inson for the past four years, has re-
signed from the Postal and taken a
position with the Western Union, with
which company he has better oppor-
tunity for advancement, besides more
lucrative salary. Mr.. Ruddick. from
the Eilinwood office, takes the position
vacated by Mr.. Miller.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09

Postmaster Tow wnsley has had the
mail boxes moved forward about
'steen feet, and leaves less room for
loafers-and others.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09

Ed. w S. Lowe Snpt. Of Missouri
Of the Christian Courch in Kansas,
viii preach in the Episcopal Church
Friday evening Feb. 10. 1900 at 7;SO
o'clock, All friends of the church are
earnestly invited TO be present.
By ORDER OF @. W.R. M.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Yeakley roy.
ally entertained the following guests,
at al elegant turkey dianer. Feb, 1st:
Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Lorrimor. Mr..
and Mrs. i. II. MeConahie, Mr.. aud
Mrs. DoOuan, ami Mr. and Mrs. Max
Shafer. For grand. good time,
visit in Eureka township.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09

TRERE were 3 $40 suicides in
1899 in the United States. They
testify to the wonderful effects of
prosperity and happiness on the
population. We don't think!
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09

Stock that was not properly pro-
tected. suffered from the blizzard
Wednesday night.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09

A number OF our readers will receive
statements OF their accounts this week,
which should DOT be igtored.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09

b G. L. Zltavern started on bis travels
last week. as representative of The
Johnston Harvester Co. of Kansas
City. Charlie has about half of
Kansas to cover. mostly the wheat
growing counties. For month or SD
Mrs- Zutavern will visit with her par
ents at I,arned
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09

a veritable fire trap" came near
9susing disaster last Friday evening
about $50. Smoke was issuing from
the tl0or 0! room in the second story
of the Wilmer block, and the alarm
wss given. bringing out the Gre de-
partment in short order. No flames
we're visible but when hole was cut
in the hall floOr il vas found that q
chimney, leading from the room oscu-
pied by the new bicycle SHOP had its
top directly under the faor, aud when
the bike C.en. who had Just moved in,
put up stove and started a fire there
was no place for the smoke and fire TO
go but moseyiBg around under the
floors between the joisis Had tie FIRE
been started in the middle of the night
there would have been q bad conhagra-
( %iOTt
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09

A meeting will be held at Dist. 1O1
Saturday evening of this week, TO see
about establishing a creamery skins
ming ststion. on section 80, in Beaver
township.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09

1t was sure enough blizzard tha;
swept over this county Wednesday and
Wednesday night
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09

Judge Breeden. on Tue sday, the 9th,
performed the marriage ceremony for
Gotleib Schieb and Miss Anna VeIke,
both of near Etlinwood
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09

The small boy who has been laying
up his pennies for a week or so will
''go busted" next TueSday-buying
Valentines, sweet. and otherwise.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09

The Woodmen and Knights of p tn
las of Seward will give a union bali
at Seward, on the night of the 22d inst.
Invitations will be out this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09

j, l.. Bryant, OF Beaver township,
tested the qIaiity OF the biizz ard
Wednesday, driving home against it.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09

The Quaker society, OF Beaver
township, are building Nsw Calvary
church, On the Couchman place.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09

Jake Stoskopf and wife. of Dubuque
are visiting in town this week with ),
D. Kellevs.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09

We have made arrangements by
which We will, after next week. get
the real estate transfers again for
publication
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09

KANSAS has started in on her
10th year-''fair, fat and fortyl"