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The suburban citizen., 1900-07-07
HEAT OF THE EARTH FOR FUEL.
Forain Scheme in the Sixties For Pro-
curing Unlimited Steam Power.

Forain Scheme in the Sixties For Pro-
curing Unlimited Steam Power.
"a distinguished scientist has seri-
ously suggested the sinking of boilers
deep enough to use the heat Of the
earth as fuel" said a prominent en-
glneer of this city. THAT sounds
rather fantastic, in view of the fact
that n depth of 10000 feet would be
necessary TO boil water, but a scheme
of the same sort was urged with great
energy back in the COS by Washing
ton inventor named Forain. If my
memory is correct" says a writer in
the New Orleans Times-Democrat,
"Forain was a man of considerable
means and a mathematician of ability.
The internal heat Of the earth is sup
posed to equal about one degree to
the 100 feet Of penetration, but he
claimed to have discovered that the
percentage was very much greater and
increased in compound ratio after a
certain depth was reached. He figured
out an elaborate table and proposed
to sink huge shaft, with Accumulate
ors at the bottom, from which unlim-
tied steam would be supplied to. the
surface. All that was needed was
few million dollars capital to pay for
the digging and the plant, and he inn
mediately set to work to raise the
amount. 1t is a striking commentary
upon the short memory of the reading
public that this singular enterprise,
which attracted so much attention at
the time and was the subject of al
most unlimited newspaper notoriety,
should now be practically forgotten.
Forain succeeded in interesting a num-
Der of people of wealth and formed
joint stock company, but meantime
his calculations were assailed by sci
entists, and it was shown pretty clear
ly that the figures were Incorrect He
replied with great bitterness, and the
consequence was that the scheme
went to pieces In the shock of contrO.
versy. What became of Forain ! don't
know. If the problem is ever actually
solved, l suppose he will be fished out
of the limbo of cranks and Missionaries
to take his proper place in history"
The suburban citizen., 1900-07-07
Sound Of a Thunderstorm.

1t is generally agreed that the sound
of a thunderstorm cannot be heard If
at further distance than between fif-
teen and eighteen miles, although Sir
Richard Phillips has stated that thun-
der may sometimes be heard as far off
as twenty-five miles. Lightning he
says, is reflected 15O or even 200 miles.
The velocity Of lightning is so great
that the sounds produced at the vari-
Gus points Of fash may be regarded
as simultaneously produced. AS COM
pared with the sounds of cannon-fring
The fire Of artillery has been heard
some $40 miles away. When fired
amongst the mountains of Erzgebirge
the people at Antwerp heard it quite
distinctly. To a certain extent this
,an be accounted for by reverberation.
The report Of cannon travels particu-
arly far, as it communicates vibraue
70 the soil.
The suburban citizen., 1900-07-07
Makes Tts Own LIght.

One of the marine curlosities recent
ly fished from the bottom Of the In
dian Ocean by dredging vessel in the
employ of the Calcutta Society of Nat
ural History was mammoth sea crab
which continually emitted a bright
white light similar to that seen in the
spasmodic flashes Of phosphorescent
light kindled by the common glow
worms. The oddity was captured in
the daytime and placed in large tank,
nothing peculiar except its immense
size being noticeable in the broad
glare of the tropical sun. At night,
however, when all was ptchy dark
ness, the crab surprised the natural
lists by lighting up the tank so that all
the other sea creatures, great and
small, could be seen plainly.
The suburban citizen., 1900-07-07
SAW A GHOST
In CemetOry That Danced ON Dead
Mems Graves.

In n Cemetery That Danced ON Dead
Mems Graves.
New Haven Comm Special New
York World: To those that are In
clined to scoff at the residents near
Mapledale cemetery because they are
excited over a ghost that dances night
ly over new-made graves the point is
made that the believers have seen the
wrath while the unbellevers have not
For three dark nights many persons
have gathered at the cemetery gates,
and the ghost, being a well-bred and
considerate specter, has not disap-
pointed them. 1t has walked regular
ly and danced with its usual grace.
ANY one who does not believe in
ghosts should talk to John Bertram
and George. e. Backmailer. They
laughed at the suggestion of disem-
bodied spirits promenading in a GEM
etery or anywhere else, and the sug-
gestion that a ghost would dance they
declared was manifestly absurd. Last
night the young men announced that
they would clear up the ghost mys-
terry and placed themselves on guard
In the cemetery, thereby winning
many compliments for their pluck
until the ghost appeared. Then the
two brave young men took to their
heels and never stopped running until
they were exhausted. They said that
nothing would persuade them to enter
the cemetery again at night so long
as the weird manifestations contin-
ued. Several spiritualists were among
those on guard last night. They also
saw the ghost They explained 1t by
saying that 1t was a spirit seeking
someone 1t had wronged in life. 1t
has not been determined whether it is
q man ghost or a woman ghost, but 1t
is properly attired, according to all
traditions, in a long, flowing robe of
white. 1t violates one of the rules of
ghosts, however, In that it makes its
appearance before midnight, 1t was
about II o'clock last night when It
suddenly appeared out Of nowhere,
and after floating about for half an
hourt melted into thin air in the most
approved fashion. From the stories
of those who have seen 1t, the ghost
appears to be most capricious in its
movements, having no fixity of pur-
pose. Sometimes 1t moves slowly, and
then it darts along. Occasionally it
stops At times it hops from mound
to mound. and when it finds a new
made grave executes a curious slow
and dignifed dance.
The suburban citizen., 1900-07-07
One
WOEppaR7CS
Letter
SAYS

SEE dOOfOFe@ with two of
GlBe best doctors I'm the city
for two years and had no
relief unfit Z used the
PiRRGl5aE4s Fen1odie0s
S6My trouble was ulOeF~
alton of HRo ufsTUSs Gsuf~
fsred terribly could NOT
sleep nights and thought
sometimes fhaf death
would be such a relEGfs
~TO-HayTan a we'll wO-
man, able TO 6O my own
work, and have NOT a palm
"EMsed four bottles of
lydia Es PEnESIsaH1'S Vege-
table COMPOUND and three
@aCkages of SaRaffVe
Wash and cannot praise
the medicines enough p
MRS. ELIZA THOMA s.
634 Pine Sc, EaSfOnS PiRs
Mrs. PinECI1an1 advises
suffering women without
charge
Lydia e. Pinkham Med. Co, Lynn, Mass.
The suburban citizen., 1900-07-07
FASHIONS pARAsoLs.
Some of the Latest FAncies in Seasons
Eunshades.


Some of the Latest Fancies tn Seasons
RunshRdes.
II the woman who uses a parasol
would be particularly far in advance
Of her feminine rivals this summer
she will buy herself the very latest
creation in parasol ingenuity, the sun
shade with square edges 1t is not a
thing OF beauty, perhaps, but at least
1t is strikingly odd and to be odd iE
at least to be noticed The square
parasol is covered with bandana
handkerchief in the gaudiest pattern
Cbtainable and the effect is certainly
bizarre and unusual. The newest
handles for the seasons parasols are
club shaped, and some Of them are
adorned with bunches of flowers and
fruit. Among the elaborate handles
wooden ones are seen mounted in gold
and silver and set with real or imita-
tion jewels. Ivory, coral, and lapls
lazuli are also cut up into the parasol
handles. Parasols for morning SER
vice are always OF plain design and
material. Silk is. OF course the rule.
For carriage use a white satin sun
shade is always desirable requisition
and 1t may be beautified by lace but
tertiies and flowers appliqued upon the
satin. One Of the fancy shades shows
q parasol formed of stitched bands Of
white taffeta put together with strips
Of insertion and hemstitching,-Chica-
go Chronicle
The suburban citizen., 1900-07-07
AmerIcan Freeaers Popular.

Ice cream freezers Of American man
ufacture are sold all over the world
wherever ice, either natural or artif'
cial, Is used The ice cream eaten in
Calcutta or in Melbourne or in any
other city, or country, European in
cluded would be more than likely to
have been made in an American freezer
The suburban citizen., 1900-07-07
ATLANTA, GA, Oct. Let, '99.

ATLANTA, GA, Oct let, '99.
Allow me to thank you for the good
your Tetterine has done me. Four
boxes cured me of case Of letter
after trying specialists and spending
several hundred dollars and getting no
benefit from them. Henry w. John
son, 2Sll Marietta street. 90 cents
box at druggists, or by mail from
T. Shuptrine, Savannah, Ga.
The suburban citizen., 1900-07-07
"a rnru, IN nrernn.

There is a large cat farm" in LIN
coin county, Oregon, and the residents
In the vicinity have obtained the con-
sent of the postofice department to
the christening Of their postofice by
the name OF Angors. The first post
master of Angora, singulArly enough,
ls Thomas Tom.
The suburban citizen., 1900-07-07
Medical Book Free.

"Know Thyseli," a book for men only,
sent Free. postpaid, sealed, TO any male
reader mentioning this paper; &c. for post
age. The Science OF Life, or Self-Preser-
walton, the Gold Medal Prize Treatise, the
best Medical Book Of this or any age, $40
pp. with engrayings and prescriptions.
Only 900, paper covers. Library Edition,
full gilt, 800. Address The Peabody Ned
ical Institute, No. Bul6nch st., Boston,
Mass., the oldest and best In this country.
Write to-day for these books; keys to health,
The suburban citizen., 1900-07-07
Durham as a winter Resort.

Durham is a winter resort and con-
tains some Of the finest residences in
the world. They afford a good ocean
view and are surrounded by tron'cal
trees. flowers and fruits.
The suburban citizen., 1900-07-07
Ave You Using Aliens Foot Ease2

It is the only cure for Swollen, Smartine,
Tired. Aching, Hot, Sweating Feet; Corns
and Bunions. Ask for Aliens toot-Ease,
powder to be shaken into the shoes. Cures
while YOU walk. At all Druggists and Shoe
stores 25c. Sample sent FREE. Address
Allen 3. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The suburban citizen., 1900-07-07
AdlnlrnhIe I,eserve.

Some one had offended a venerable
English baronet.
you don't know" said he, "the
strength of the expression / am not
using Youths Companion. ----
The suburban citizen., 1900-07-07

A peanut wagon in Chicago caught fire the
other night, and some excited man turned
in an alarm. Six engine companies, Two
truck companies and three marshas re-
Rnonded
The suburban citizen., 1900-07-07

Two hundred and fifty OF the Paris police
are mounted on bicycles. They carry
saber on the handle in the daytime and a
revolver at night
The suburban citizen., 1900-07-07

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infalli-
BILE medicine for coughs and colds.-N. W.
SAMUEL, Ocean Grove, N. j., Feb. II, 1900.
The suburban citizen., 1900-07-07

The South African war is making the tin
plnte workers Of Birmingham, England, un-
precedently busy.
The suburban citizen., 1900-07-07

FITS permanently cured, No nts or nervous
ness after first days use OF Dr. kline's GreaB
NerveRestorer SZtrial bottle and treatise free
DR.. X. IA. KLINE, Ltd, s8l Arch ST., Phlla, "a
The suburban citizen., 1900-07-07

The Flench government has liberated in
Madagascar during the last four years above
600, 900 slaves.
The suburban citizen., 1900-07-07

Mrs. Winslow's $ Oothing Syrup for children
teething softens the gums, reducing intiamma'
lion, allays pain cures wind colic. &c. a bottle.
The suburban citizen., 1900-07-07

e. A. Rood, Toledo. Ohio, says Halls Ca
taITh cure cured my wife of catarrh fifteen
years ago aud she has had no retur OF IL. lts
a sure cure" Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The suburban citizen., 1900-07-07

Among the clocks 10 be seen at the Paris
Exposition is one Of the year $780, which be-
longed TO Henry III.
The suburban citizen., 1900-07-07

Four or five ounces Of sugar Is all that an
adult In good health should eat with impuns
ity In the course OF day.
The suburban citizen., 1900-07-07

Many delicious fruits are grown In Para.
quay.
The suburban citizen., 1900-07-07

The Best Prescription for Chills
and Fever ls a bottle Of GROVES TAsTELEss
CHILL TONIC. 1t is simply iron and quinine in
a tasteless form. No cure--no pay. Price 5Oc.
The suburban citizen., 1900-07-07

A Colonel in the British South African
army says that Adams Tutti Frutti was
blessing TO his men while marching.
The suburban citizen., 1900-07-07

More deaths are due in England to alco-
holism than to diphtheria or typhoid fever.
The suburban citizen., 1900-07-07

1t cost $500, 900 per mile to build the un-
derground railways Of London.
The suburban citizen., 1900-07-07

In the United States the annual consump-
ton Of borax is about IL, 900 tons year.
The suburban citizen., 1900-07-07

Thirty minutes ia all the time required TO
dye with PUTNAM FADELEss DYES. Sold py
all druggists,
The suburban citizen., 1900-07-07

Looking for More Trouble.
If Pugilist Corbett enters congress
he will find some very clever competi-
tors in the side-stepping business
Milwaukee Sentinel.
The suburban citizen., 1900-07-07

The favorite theatrical play in India is the
presentation OF the exploits Of some god.
The suburban citizen., 1900-07-07
no Cure a Cold in One Nay.

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUINrNE TABLETS. An
druggists refund the money II Il fails to cure
E, W. GROVR's signature ~ on each box. 2S0s
The suburban citizen., 1900-07-07

chronological affinities must be
counted on, and an attempted partition
of China would draw together the
Orient and array it against the Occl-
dent, and it looks to me as though con
cealed beneath the surface of the pres
ent difficulty there might be the begin
ming of a war between the civilizations
of the East and West. The uncertain
problems in the Chinese situation are
Russia and Japan, and the former is a
tremendously serious factor. Russia
is quasi-Oriental, and for that reason
can better appreciate and understand
the motives and ambitions of China.
She and China are friendly. Every
one conversant with Eastern affairs
acknowledges that. For a half cen,
tury and more Russia has had a col
lege at Pekin, where her young men
have gone for the sole purpose Of re-
ceivlng education in Chinese affairs.
For nearly 5000 miles the boundaries
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-08-31
concaessMAn RosseD.
UnpIeassnt Experience of Mr.. Renton with
Three Negroes In the North End
1t KAnsAs City

Osceola, Mo-, Aug. 2s.-Congress-
man Benton spoke at Liberty and ar
rived at Kansas City. after dark. He
started to walk from Fifth and Wyan-
dotte streets to the Frisco depot.
but had not gone far when he was
accosted by negro woman, who in
formed him that white lady wanted
him across the street, and began feel
ing in his pockets. Another negro
woman rushed up and informed the
congressman that the first woman
was trying to rob him. .Dis here
way" the latter said, and also began
feeling in his pockets. The victim
pushed the woman off, when negro
man stepped from the shadow of a
building and struck him under the
left eye, knocking him down, and
while down they went through his
pockets. He had a pocketbook filled
with railroad passes and when he re-
covered these. his money and the
negroes had disappeared. Mr.. Ben
ton went to the depot where friends
supplied him with enough money to
reach home
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-08-31
YOUNG LOVERS DROWNED.
John PurtIe and His FIance Drove into
Swollen Stream Near Osceola, Mo-,
After Dark.

Osceola, Mo-, Aug. 2s.-John Pur-
tie and his fiance, daughter of p.
w. Miller, both residing near Lowry
City, were in Osceola shopping. Heavy
rains had fallen during the day and
the Usage river, which, was nearly dry
in the morning, contained 10 or IL
feet of water by night. Arriving at
the Red Rock ford, some three miles
above town, after dark, they drove
in and it is supposed both were
drowned. One of the horses broke
loose from the buggy and reached the
bank in safety.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-08-31
REVIEW OF TRADE.


New York. Aug. 25-R- G.. Dun d
Co.'s weekly review of trade Says:
The chief drawback of the week has
been the intense heat in some sec
tions of the west, which was more eff
ficient in retarding business than the
lower temperatures east was in stimu-
lating it. Crop advices continue as
cheerful as at any time lately, and
the labor situation shows no impor-
tant changes in working forces
Prices are steady, but there is talk of
decline, perhaps SO per ton in
steel rails, shortly, to a basis at
which it is believed the railroads viii
be willing to place orders for the en-
suing years supplies. Iron generally
is a more solid and better balaiiced
market than for two months past.
Wheat declined still further on. Sat
rday, touching the lowest price
since early in June and making the
fall 1855 cents from the top point
of the season, about two months ago.
Vigorous marketing by farmers shows
their willingness to sell at current
prices, receipts at primary markets
during three weeks amounting te 49,
100000 bushels, against 1O,633, 051 last
year Daily figures of exports con-
tinue light, although there is much
talk of purchases for foreign account.
Prices recovered from the elowest
point, traders on the short side TAX
ing profits freely.
Corn is steady, but drop last year
makes the present price only four
cents above that of 1899. Sales of
wool at the three chief eastern mar
kets have increased to 5,062, 500
pounds, against 1921 500 in the week
previous. Yesterdays wool was ac-
tive in Boston and territory grades
are all firmly held, though prices are
nominally unchanged.
Failures for the week were III in
the United States, against 163 last
wear
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-08-31
TREATY WITH ECUADOR.
Miuister sampson Completes One Which,
He Says, Will He of Advantage to
Both Countries.

San Francisco, Aug. 2s.-Gen. Ar
chibald A. Sampson, United States
minister to Ecuador, has arrived after
three years residence at Quito. He
says that he has just concluded rec
iprocity commercial treaty with the
Ecuadorian government of decided adj
vantage to both countries and of
special interest to California. The eX-
port of flour and wine will be es-
pecially fostered under this treaty.
Uine is in excellent demand and
-four is $25 per 100 pounds. This ex-
cessive price is due to the high i'm
port duties and the fact that all sup
plies have to be packed to the city of
Quito over difficult trail 315 miles
up into the Andes and to an altitude
of 10000 feeA Gen. Sampson says that
Ecuador recently established the gold
standard, although it will not go into
effect until November of this year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-08-31
sE0ALlA's WORST STORM.
Three Brick Buildings, WOods' Opera
House and Other Buildings Badly DAM
aged-Hav0c Among Shade Trees.

Sedalia, Mo-, Aug. 2s.-A storm
bordering closely on tornado struck
here at, noon and did much damage.
Three brick buildings on Main street
were blown down, Woods opera house
was partially unroofed and fences,
bill boards and signs were swept
away Hundreds of shade trees were
broken and torn up by the roots.
Street car traffic was suspended and
Geographic and telephone commune
cation was interfered with. There
was a terrific fall of rain and the
water in some of the streets ran up
to the doorsteps. Notwithstanding
it was Sedalia's worst storm, there
were but few accidents and no fatal
tiles.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-08-31
JAPAN'S KIND OFFER.
The Commissioners Of the japanese Red
Cross Society Tenders Its Services to
Wounded Americans at Hiogo.

Washington, Aug s5-The state
department is in receipt of a dispatch
from the consul of the United States
at Osaka and Hiogo (Kobe), 9apan,
accompanied by a translation of a
note from his eNcellency, the governor
of Hiogo province, acting as chief
commissioner of the Japanese Red
Cross society, stating that owing to
the disturbances in China, should any
wounded American soldier or any sick
or wounded refugees arrive at Hiogo,
or be passing through that city, the
Japanese Red Cross society would
have pleasure in rendering them every
possible aid. The governor requested
to be informed of any such cases
coming to the attention of the consul.
Mr.. Lyon reports that up to the pres
ent time no considerable influx of
refugees has reached Hiogo, but
large number may be expected at an
early date. He adds: 1.-THE mission
aries stationed at this port have
formed themselves into a committee
whose duty it is to meet each in
coming steamer and offer suitable aid
to such persons as may need it. There
will be no lack of care for all who
NAV reach KObe.''
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-08-31
DEFY CHAIRMAN HANNA.
Evans Men In Tennessee Defiant and VIII
Pay No Attention to the Notice That
Br0wnl0w Faction Is Regular.

Cleveland, Tenn, Aug. 2s.-Chair-
man M. A. Hanna has written to
Chairman Upton, of the Evans state
committee, that the national COM
mittee recognizes the Brownlow or
ganization as regular, adding: owe
cannot see where any good can result
from an independent movement, and
sincerely hope and trust that no loyal
republican will lend his influence to
that movement" Chairman Upton,
when asked what effect Hanna's let
ter would have, replied that it would
have the same effect as shaking red
rag in the face of an angry bull.
eve do not recognize Mr.. Hanna as
our boss and we wear no mans collar"
said Mr.. Upton. "Our committee
meets next Thursday to organize for
the fight, and if there are any men,
bers on it who do not want to fight
they will be asked to step behind a
tree and let the battle proceed"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-08-31
BRITISH IN HARD BATTLES.


London, Aug. 2s.-The following
dispatch was sent Monday by Lord
Roberts:
Belfast, Aug. N.-Engaged the enemy
the greater pant Of the day over a perrin
eter of nearly 80 miles. Lfttleton's di-
vision and two brigades of cavalry, all
under Butler. operated southwest of Dali
manutha- French, with two brigades of
cavalry. moved northwest of Belfast,
driving the enemy to Lekenvly, on the
Belfast-Lydenburg road. AS soon as
French reached Lekenvly. Pole-Carew
advanced from Belfast in support. The
enemy in considerable strength opposed
Buffers and Pole-CareW's advance. He
brought three long Toms and many
pompoms (quick-firing guns) into action.
The firing until dark was hot and per-
sistent. Butler hopes his casualties will
not exceed 40. Pole-Carew has not yet
reported. The Beers are making a de-
termined stand. They have a large num-
Der of guns, the country is difficult and
well suited for their tactics, and is less
favorable to cavalry than any we have
hitherto worked over.
Con Olivier Captured.
London, Aug. 2S.-The war office
has received, the following dispatch
from Lord Roberts: 1.-THE Beers have
been beaten back by Bruce Hamilton
at Winburg. Gen. Olivier has been
CAPTURED
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-08-31
FiTZ WANTS TO RETIRE.
Would Fight JeIries Before September 1,
Then He VIII Open q Training school
for Pugilists In Chicago.

New York, Aug. 2s.--Bob Fitzsim-
mons, who is to meet William A.
Brady, Jim Jeffries manager, to ar
range for a contest for the heavy
weight championship of the world,
said that he would agree to meet
Jeffries in Madison Square garden
on August 81, on any basis agreeable
to Jeffries. He would fight, he said,
winner taking all the purse, IS per
cent. of the purse, or he would be
satisfied with an equal division, but
he wanted a fight before September
1 or not at all. FitzsimmOns says. hc
wishes to retire from the ring and
open up training school in Chicago.
Out of consideration for his children,
he said, he does not care to remain
in the ring or open up a saloon