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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

press cart coming up the hill. Hold
on, there's a fellow l know. He'll take
us in-he's first-class! Mr.. B." he
called, "can you give us lift?"
Certainly" and the good-natured
expressman drew up for the children.
Going to Evergreens? Why. Pm TAX
ing basket of plants there-I'n take
you right along"
And so, much earlier than they ex-
pected, Jack and Polly had decorated"
the old soldiers grave. The brown
paper was carefully pinned down with
the long wire hairpins, Polly kissing
each one before She used it-how often
mother" had used them ITO fasten up
the long brown hatf of which the chill
dren were SO proud! The flags were
placed at the foot, the roses at the
head, and the children stood, well salts
fed with the results.
'Now, let's go and see some of the
other decorations" said Jack, land then
We'll come back again" So they wan
dered from place to place. Itswas the
poorest part of BIS poorest GEM
etery, yet there were some handsome
gravestones. and many carefully kept
plots. The children much enjoyed see
ing the mowers, Dut agreed that our
grave" was the best of all.
''The soldiers have coversP every bit
of the grave" said tan girl, in dis
appointed tone. 81 like them to re-
member grandpa, but-there is moth
ing for us to do. and we have so many
flowers"
81 have an idea.s' said Aunt Mary,
who always had delightful ideas, if
anyone needed cheering. Lets drive
over to Evergreens; there may be
some graves there that we can deco
rate; it is what dear grandpa would
wish. You remember he often said:
We officers get the glory, but the pri-
Yates did the work."
that's splendid plan; we'll start
at once"
It was a long drive, through miser-
! able streets; but May and her aunt
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

pension? I think whole bushel of
buds wouldn't be too much!"
Jack was glad Polly did not know
about the ten-cent flag he could have
got; he had thought five cents enough
to spare out of their scanty earnings,
when making the purchase; but after
that speech he felt small. What if he
were but bootblack, earning most
precarious living, and Polly making
only an odd dime now and then by
scrubbing a floor or tending children
for the neighbors? Jack wished he had
done more for his soldier-grandfath er!
But a thought struck him.
"Oh, Polly! I'll tell you what III
do"
For tomorrow"
"Yes! You know it'll be years be-
fore we get monnyment for grand
pa, for we must get an eddication first:
and though the fag'll show it's sol
dier's grave, 1 think folks ought to
know more. Well, I've learned to print
real clear, and I'll print real nice head
stone, and we'll fix it down on the
grave, and folksll see it for that day,
anyway"
that's splendid; you do it, and I'll
get supper"
. Jack rushed out for stiff brown pa
per and ink. and the kind shopkeeper,
who knew the children, learning what
he intended to do, gave him two large
sheets of MANILA paper and showed
him how to use the grease crayon,
thereby saving the boy from innumer-
able spatters of ink. Jack purchased
"a An he md re-
turned with his prize.
Eve can eat dry bread awhile" he
said. MS his sister looked doubtfnlly at
the flag; that's my buds!"
Planning to write headstone was
one thing-quite another to do it
1--WE can't say s'rected.' for it's goin'
to be staked down; how would you
begin, Pouy?"
my teacher says" (Polly's teacher
was her unfailing standard) III you're
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

were used to such nelghbOrh0ods In
their visits of charity. AS soon as they;
entered Evergreens each watched for
some soldiers grave.
"Oh. aaunty, there's one! see a
fagi Two of them! John, John!
Stop! What queer thing! What is
it p and Mary knelt by the children's
''headstone." "Aunty. Auntyi the
fowers-quicklyi" said the impulsive
girl. her eyes overlooking. ''Oh. if
could only find Polly and Jack Kerr!''
Aunt Mary came with lilies and
heliotrope, hyacinths and geraniums
Mary would not have one other rose
besides the lovely ones the children
had laid there. Smilax was carefully
wreathed about "the. headstone." and
then Mary rose. only half satisfied
'Forty-two Charles street, think
we might call there, aunty."
Not to-day, dear, we are too late
already. We must hurry home"
I'm afraid we've lost the way"
''Nos there's the big cross-grandpa
is just near there. always know our
grave by that. But I don't remem-
Der any other grave that was dec'rat-
ed. Pony!"
Jack could say no more, and. Polly
Icatching sight of the wreath of flow
ers and smilax frame at the same
moment. the children knelt. speech
less with amazement.
DO YOU think it was angels 2"
asked Polly, in an awe-struck voice.
this headstone that did it. Polly!
That was the proudest moment of
Jacks life. Polly nodded her head.
acquiescently, still too awe-struck for
words.
"And by next year we must have a
real onei"
. "But the eddication!"
well do it ALL" said the boy, with
new confidence in his powers. ''Now
let's take a few Of these home to re-
member the day by
They took bit of heliotrop& a
hyacinth and spray of smilax, and
walked. with no sense of WEAKNESS.
so exalted were they by what they
had found, back to the rooms which
had been grandpa's and mothers. one
of which, they had managed to keep
by toll almost incredible in such mere
|bchildren.
The next day seemed dull and prosy
to Polly, as days do to allsof us after
unwonted excitement. The little girl
had just settled down to study her
lessons for the night school Jack and
she attended, when there came a
knock at the door, Polly opened it
and was confronted byetwo ladies.
one tall and slim, the other 'fat and
comfortable" eas Polly told Jack
"There are our flowers" exclaimed
May, who had given her aunt no rest
till she took her to AZ Charles street.
$50 you must be Polly Kerr
eyes. ma'ap." said Polly, smuelf sur
prised.e
This was the first sof many visits
May made to the neat little room.
The generals granddaughter be-
friended the old soldiers grandchil-
drcn, and, with her help ard counsel.
Jack and, Polly have 'a real head
stone" and4aan ducation!-Frances
Harris, in N. Y. Independent.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25
writing. to just tell what you've got.
to say as short as you can"
Lets see," and Jack printed rather
crookedly, but clearly:
JOHN DOYLE
Wounded at Bull run
DIED
at
~ Charles Street

do you remember when he died Pr
Jack asked, glad to rest awhile. but
delighted with his progress.
why, l wasn't born. Jack! But
can't we say his loving grandchildren
have-have-fxed this to his MEM
ory?"
"why. Pollyl" said Jack. admir-
ingly.
That's real tomb-stony! That's
good enough for the MONUMENT.
Let's see;" and Jack sat with pencil
poised. then. slowly and laboriously
printed-Polly' bright eyes watching
eagerly:
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

A package marked quinine was secretly
sent to = bright woman, but being curious
she took it to druggist who said it was not
quinine, but arsenic. A like inquiry into
some of the medicines offered viii certainly
detect the false from the true. For half =
century Hoetetter's Stomach Bitters has
been curing Indigestion, constipation, dys-
pepsia, liver and kidney troubles and has
never once failed. Try it if you feel weak
and tired.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25
Catarrh Cannot BE Cured

with. Local Applications, as they. cannot
reach the seat of the disease Catarrh is a
sblood or constitutional disease, and in order
to cure it you must take internal remedies.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure Is not a quack
medicine. It was prescribed by one of the
best physicians in this country for years,
Of the
the best blood purifiers, acting directly on
the mucous surfaces. The perfect COM
hination of the two ingredients is what pro-
duces such wonderful results in curing Ca
terrh. Send for testimonials, free.
E.y: CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, q.
Soldsby all druggists, price Use.
6alls Family Pills are the best.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

Lovely! Grand
pail be decorated splendid: Ny rose
bush has two roses and three buds"
''You amt goin' to pick the buds?"
Didn't grandpa die for our country?
Didn't we live ,0till mother died, on his
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

If you want special inside price on bind
er Irvine, either Sisal, Standard or Manila,
cut this notice out and mail it to Sears, Roe
buck 4 Co. Binder Irvine Department., Chi
cago, stating about how much Irvine you VIII
require and how soon you will want it, and
price that will either secure your order or
compel the party who supplies you to sell to
you at a lower price than he otherwise
would.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25
No xear Feet Ache ana B.rns

Shake int your shoes, Aliens Foot-Ease,
powder for the feet 1t makes tight or New
Shoes Feel Easy. Cures Corns, Itching,
Sweating Feet. All Druggists and Shoe,
Stores sell it, 25c Sample sent FREE. ADJ
dress, Allen s. Olmsted, LIE Roy, n. Y.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

The idea of Memorial day originated
among the women of Maryland. who
put flowers on the graves of both fed
eral and confederate long before the
surrender of Appomattox- The wom-
en- of other states soon began follow
ing the custom.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

To Cure q Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Al
druggists refund money II it fails to cure. 25c
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

There was Michigan girl who, while hyp-
Noticed, borrowed $500 If she will kindly
send the name of the hypnotic school that
turned the trick she viii confer a favor en-
Anxious Reader.-IndianapolixN News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25
"A DiRerent Deel.r.tion.

'She il very proud of the fact that she
has an ancestor who was one of the signers
of the Declaration of Independence"
That's nothing to be proud of. There's \
divorce in our family, too.
Bulletin.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

A nice, refined new expression is: cav!
your lusgs!'eIndianapolis News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

The Best Prescription for Chills
and Fever - . bottle Of GROVES TAs<KIEss
CHILL TONIC. tits simply iron and qufhinein
etaSteless form. No curo-no pay. Price, SOC.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

When you go to buy bluing ask for Red
Cross Ball Blue. Large package5 cents.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

Good taste is small credit to the possessor
who doesn't use it.-Chicago Democrat.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

It Is said that doctors never take their own
medicines-yet they usually profit by their
own advice.-Chicago Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

Ask your grocer for Red Cross Ball Blue
Large 2oz package five cents.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

An goods are alike to PUTNAM FADELxss
DIES, As they color all hbers at one boiling
Sold by all druggists.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

LABASTINE is the original
and only durable wall coating,
entirely different from all kali
sominese Ready for use in
!, white or fourteen beautiful
tints by adding cold water.
AIDES naturally prefer ALA
BASTINE for walls and CELL
ineS, because it is pure, clean.
durable. Put up in dry DOW
dered form, in dve-pound pack
ages, with full directions.
Ii kalsomines are cheap. tenn
porary preparations made from
whiting. chalks. clays. etc.
and stuck on walls With de-,
TINE IL not q kalsomine.
EwARE Of tho dealer who
says he can sell you the Same
thing as ALABAST1NE or
something just as COED" He
10 either not posted or 1s try
Ing to deceive you.
ND IN OFFERING something
he has bought cheap and tries
to sell on ALABASTINES de-
mands, he may not realize the
damage you will suffer by g.
kalsomine on your walls.
RNSIBLE dealers will not buy
q lawsuit. Dealers risk one by
selling and consumers by using
infringement. Alabastine Co.
own right to make wall coat
ing to mix with cold water.
HE INTERIOR WALLS of
every church and school should
be coated eonly with pure. dur
able ALABASTINE. It safe
guards health. Hundreds of
tons used yearly for this work.
N BUYING ALABASfINE.
customers should avoid get
ting cheap kalsotnines under
different names. Insist on
having our goods In packages
and properly labeled.
O1SANCE of wall paper 81 OBJ
Waited by ALABASTINE. It
can be used on plastered walls.
wood ceilings, brick or can
vas. A child can brush It on.
It does not rub or scale on.
STABfdSHED in favor. Shun
all limitations. Ask paint deal
er Or druggist for tint caro-.
Write US for interesting DOCK
let. free. ALABAST1NE Co.,
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25
The Golden Rule IN Texas,

When men learn to do unto others as they
would have others do unto them, horse trad
ing will have become one of the lost arts.
Galveston News
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

Some men seem to think because self-pres-
ervation is the first law of nature that it is
necessary to keep themselves constantly
soaked IN alcohol-Chicago Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

The hundred-yard runner is always q
dashing feilow.-Chicago Democrat.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

The best memorial of our heroic
dead is a reincarnation of their .vir
s.Boston Congregationalist-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25
Memorial.

A Nations lride. Nations fame,
A Nations battle-glory;
Aye, these have held an honored name
In lyric. song and story.
But more than each and more than all
Alright with heavenly splendor
The tributes DER her dead that fall.
Their requiems low and tender.
A Nations wealth, a Nations power,
Her place among the nations;
Aye. these may win her for an hour
A waiting worlds obiations.
But fadeless and forever fair
The record God is keeping,
OF Love that lays it's tribute where
Her soldier sons are sleeping.
@Lalia Mitchell, in Good Housekeeping.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

our heroes rest;
- Let the song of the
North echo back from the South for
the love that is truest and best!
Twin wreaths for the tombs of our Grant
and our Lee. one anthem for Jackson
and Meade.
And the flag above you is the banner for
me-one people in name and in deedi
Clasp hands DER the graves where our
laureled ones lie-clasp hands Ger the
Gray and the Blue:
To-day we are brothers end bound by tie
that the years shall but serve to re-
BY the side of the Northman who peace
fully sleeps where tropical odors are
A son of the South his companionship
keeps-one flag DER the two heroes
Weave tokens of love for the heroes in
blue: weave wreaths for the heroes in
gray;
Clasp brotherly hands Ger the graves that
are new-for the love that is ours to-
day:
A trinity given to bless. to unite-three
glorious records to keep,
And a kinshfp that never a grievance shall
sever renewed where the brave are
asleep!
Spread flowers to-day Der the Blue and the
Gray-spread wreaths where our he
roes rest:
Let the song Of the North echo back from
the South for the love that is truest
and best!
Irvine wreaths for the tombs Of our Grant
and our Lee. one hymn for your father
and mine!
o the flag you adore Is the banner for me
and it's folds our dead brothers en-
Irvine.
s. E. Kiser. in Chicago Times-Herald.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25
On.Beautiful May Mornings.

On Beautiful May Mornings.
On beautiful May mornings often watch
and wait
Where lilies of the valley grow beside the
garden gate;
For when the white flowers open in frag-
rance and in grace,
A lovely garland I shall make for my SOL
dier's resting place.
When I lay the wreath upon his grave on
Decoration day,
I shalf dream Of the bright May morning
@ when the soldiers marched away,
When to all they loved so dearly they said
a sad eood-by, . 9
And think how grand a thing it was for
their native land to die.
Mary F. Butts. in Youths Companion.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-10-16
Phillip's,Rstats to Sued .

I. McCants Stewart. attorney at law
for Robert Dalziell and VIM. woller OF
San Francisco. has brought suit against
Jos A. Gilman. administrator OF the
estate OF John Phillips. deceased, TO re-
cover the sum of si.59619 which Is al
legged to be due them for plumbing ma
terial furnished the late John Phillips,
The attorney states that he has re-
quested the payment OF the bill. which
was presented within the legal limit al
lowed 10 creditors OF estates. but has
been unable to procure anything from
the administrator. Judge Humphreys
has ordered a summons to issue reqsir-
ing the administrator to appear before
him at chambers on Tuesday. October
10. to show cause why the petition
should not be granted.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-10-16

for a proposed ship wharf with a view
to estimating upon the cost of construc.
tion. Three and one-half million dol.
lars worth Of bonds have been sold and
this money is now available. 1t Is ex-
pected that before January 1st about
5000 laborers will be at work on the
road.
ITEMS IN BRIEF.
The engagement of Miss Fidelia
Reinhardt to Hermann Ludloff is an
nounced.
l.. NJ. Whitehouse has the contract
for the construction of two miles of
road for the Hilo railway.
The bark Santiago is fifteen days out
from San Francisco.
Sheriff Andrews Is expected to return
from Kohala this week.
p. McKinnon and family of Olaa will
go to the Coast on the Roderick Dhu
for visit covering about two months.
Mrs. w. A. Henshall and sister, who
are sisters of Mrs. F. b. McStocker. ar
rived by the Kinau yesterday. Mrs.
Henshall Is accompanied by her child
and maid.
Captain Warland of the Amy Turner
returned from a hurried trip to the
capital on the Kinau. He will take his
vessel to Honolulu to-day to load sugar
for San Francisco.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-10-16
MAUI INVADED
Opium Law to be Tested.

Whether Chinese or any one else, in
fact, has right to have opium in their
possession, even if it is stamped with the
Government seal. is to be tested in the
higher courts. Yesterday in the Police
Court Sam Kun Ton Chiu and Lap See
We're tried and fined $50 for having opium
IN their possession, and their attorney,
Mr.. Wilder. announced an appeal to the
circuit Court. 1t was testified that sew
eral OF the packages of opium captured
had the Government seal on, but the Ha-
waiian law provides that it is unlawful
FOR opium to be in the possession OF any
one and this matter will be tested In the
courts
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-10-16
THE. QUEEN
LOSES CASE
Supreme Court Against
kauai LAND CONCERNED
Decision in Suit Brought by a
Chinese--Other News of,
Courts.

| Queen Liliuokalani has lost n point ir
the specific performance suit brought by
Wong Kwai against her. The Supreme
Court on Saturday handed down an opin-
ior In the case reversing the judgment of
the Circuit Judge of Kauai sustaining the
demurrer of the Queen to the complaint
The suit arose out of an alleged agree
ment between Joe Heluhelu, acting as
agent for the Queen Offering to lease cer-
| tain lands on Kauai to Wong Kwai for
| $500. Heluhelu addressed a latter to
Wong Kwai making the offer of the lease
but subsequently took steps inconsistent
| 1t was in consequence of this that the
contract had been repud.ated by the de-
| fendant and the Court sustained de-
murrer.
The opinion OF the Supreme Court is
written by Chief Justice Frear and is
/ concurred in by Justice Galbraith and
Circuit Judge Stanley, who sat in the alb
sence of Justice Perry. The important
legal points decided are as follows:
AN oral acceptance by one party of a
written offer signed by the other Is suffi-
cient to enable the former to enforce spe-
citic performance against the latter, not
withstanding the statute of frauds.
"A subsequent oral contract may oper-
ate as an extinguishment of or substitu-
tion for the original, so as to prevent the
enforcement of the latter, or as only n
modification of 1t. so as to permit its en-
forcement. subject also TO the enforce
ment OF the modification at the defend
ants option.
"A contemporaneous oral modification
cannot, in the absence OF fraud, mistake
o. part performance, be relied on by eth
er party.
'1n the present case on general demur-
rer the bill for specific performance is
held sufficient on the theory that there
was a written offer signed by the party to
be charged and accepted orally by the
other. and that II there was an oral mod-
ncation IL did not operate as an extin-
guishment of the original contract"
The case Is reversed and remanded to
the Fifth Circuit Court for further pro-
ceedings. Cecil Brown. F. M. Hatch and
Lorrin Andrews appeared for the plaintiff
and Robertson and Wilder for the defend
ant.
HASsoN ENDS HIS SUIT.
w. f. C. Hasson has discontinued his |
suit against the Palawai Valley and Up
land Development Company. The suit |
was brought by Mr.. Hasson for services |
as engineer In the preliminary work on |
the property of the company on Lanai. A |
deal was made by Mr.. Hasson last week |
with the Hayseldens, which resulted in
the settlement of the suit out of court.
SISTER AGAINST SISTER.
The partition suit OF Genevieve Dowsett
- Marion C. Dowsett will be heard be-
fore Judge Humphreys In chambers this
morning,
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-10-16
INDEPENDENT BREAK.


1t is rumored that ]. w. Pipikane and
G. X. Kamauoha, two strong Independ-
ent enthusiasts, who were turned down
last Wednesday for a nomination on the
Independent ticket, may run independ-
emily of that party. The people in Laie
to which district the latter belongs,
may put him up as their choice for q
representative candidate.
DEMoCRATS ON HAWAII.
John e. Bush writes a letter from
Maui to friend here that Prince David
and party win arrive on that island
today or tomorrow from Hawaii. All
OF the Democratic proselyters are as
sembling at Wailuku to escort the lead
er to the various places in his itinerary.
Bush says that prominent plantation
manager of Maui has turned Demo-
cratic and has gone to various settle
ments to talk up 16 to /.
DAVID'S FEET COLD.
AT Republican headquarters letters
We're received today from the konas
AID Kau that Prince David, the Demo-
cratic nominee for Congress, got ex-
ceedingly tired before he finished his
tour. 1t was stated that the people
over there turned out so strongly for
sam Parker that the Prince felt chilly
all over and lost no time in getting back
to Maui, where he will try for better
success.
MAUI INVADED.
The island of Maui has been invaded
by the touring politicians. On the
Mauna Loa Samuel Parker and his par
ty of Republican speakers came up
from Hawaii to Maui and Prince David
and the Democratic spellbinders. Both
parties of speakers landed at Maalaea
Day and proceeded thence to Wailuku
aid kahului, where they will hold forth
during the balance of this week.
Mr' Parker Is expected back In Homo
lrlu on the Claudine on Sunday morn
ing, but 1t is not known when Prince
David and his party will return.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-10-16
Honoring Admiral sicard.

The flag at the Naval Station was at
half-mast from sunrise to sunset yester-
day In memory of Rear Admiral Slcard.
whose death occurred In westonville, N.
y, September "A. 1900 Thirteen minute
guns We're fired on the Naval dock at
noon. according to the custom In the
Navy and upon the orders of the Navy
Department, dated September IL The
late Admiral was dear friend OF Captain
Merry, commandant OF the local Naval
Station.