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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-16
BE CAREFUL, OSCAR.

bro. " BienlSS, OF Gne CIaHln
Clarion, a republican paper, has
again made a ''bad break" (from
a republican scandpoint) by.
stating his honest convictions
concerning the growing friendli-
ness of the republican party to
the Englishman. He says in
part:
"Some of our big influential ex-
changes which are edited by men
of brains (?) are now running
some very weighty editorials set
ting forth the facts in the case as
to what brought about the Brit
ish-Boer war, and although
these same sheets have hereto
fore been just whooping it up in
favor of the Dutch, they now
come boldly out and give their
readers the startling informa-
tion that they have been misin-
formed, that they have just
learned the real cause of the
trouble-the British were really
being trampled on down in South
Africa, The thinness of the ar
gument and the length of the ar
ticles show plainly that these
editorial truths (?) we're discov-
cred and produced at about SO
much per line, and that the writ
ers understand the more lines
the more money. From the best
and most authentic information
we can get the cause of the
trouble grew out of the fact that
the Dutch had opened up some
profitable gold and diamond
mines, and John Bull conceived
the fool notion that he could use
them in his business, so he sent
a few of his subjects over to take
charge of the works, and at last
accounts he had found more
works than he could charge" F."
Oscar should be careful how he
flies in the faces of the bosses and
their schemes. He should know
from former experiences that he,
and all the little fellows of the
little country papers who are
closest to the people and know
them best, must not express
themselves on such important
matters until they have learned
what the big bosses have decided
shall be the policy of the repub-
lican party.
You remember, Oscar, that
you were once boldly advocating
the free coinage of silver, without
asking whether England wanted
it or not, until one morning you
walked up to find that the bosses
had decided you and your judg-
ment were n. G. and you had to
gracefully agree with them in or
der to remain in the republican
fold.
Then again, Oscar, you tried
to be politically honest with
your readers on the trust evil,
and said some things against
the stay and prop of your party
the trusts-that were sadly in
conflict with the republican pro-
gram. You were evidently called
down on that proposition also;
for of late you have been won-
derfully silent On the subject.
Now the above sroast" you
give your leading party papers
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-16
ABOUT A COUNTY FAIR.

The meeting at the court house
Saturday last was not largely
attended, but the reports from
the preliminary officers were
very encouraging. Mr.. Petz
and Mr.. Norris having signified
their inability to serve as direc-
tors, Fred III. Schrepel and John
z. Stevens were selected to act in
their stead.
An Improvement committee OF
5 was appointed to lay out
grounds and prepare preliminary
work; the committee being as
follows: L. P. Aber, John T.
Stevens, VIM. Bolinger, Robert
Merten and Will e. Stoke.
The committee on charter was
instructed to procure seal, secre-
tary's books and stock book.
The following committee was
appointed to prepare Bylaws
and Rules and Regulations to
govern the association, viz: D.
A. Banta, G. n. Moses and Ira D.
Brougher.
Itwas decided that the Board
of Directors should appoint dates
for meetings in Ellinwood, Hois-
ington, Clafiin, Pawnee Rock,
Olmitz, and other points, to ex-
plain to the citizens of the
county the aims, objects and
benefits of a County Fair Asso-
citation, and to solicit the coop
Grafton of all.
The meeting then adjourned,
to meet again at the court room
onSaturdav, Feb. 24th at q m.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-16

WOULD it be pertinent to ask:
Who writes the most editorial
matter for the Register-Ira H.,
Andy j., or Geo. Washington
not the Geo. w. who 'snever told
a leo, no?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-16

The country has an "object
lesson" in militaryism, in the
course of Taylor, of Kentucky,
who thought he had a sure
thing by reason of his military
power. But Kentucky was a bad
place for the republicans to give
that kind of an object lesson.
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1900-03-15
SMALLPOX DISTRIBUTORS.

How the Germs Are NUrtured and the
Disease Is Spread.
1t would seem that people will never
learn to be careful. The recent alarm
ing spread of that dire epidemic, small
poX, throughout different sections OF
the country has been traced by physi-
clans and sanitarians ia many instances
directly to the moldy and rotting layers
of paper and paste which cover the
walls of many houses. The practice Of
laying layer after layer of paper on a
wall, using common flour paste, is espe-
cially calculated to create homes for
disease germs. People could not Go
more TO effect such a result if they
tried. The rotting vegetable matter
affords caves from which are ready to
dart forth the infection at every oppor-
tunity. There is no excuse for this
practice, as walls and ceilings can be
coated with a pure, cleanly and SAM
tary material like Alabastine, for in
stance, at no greater expense. Alabas-
tine is a rock-base cement, which in
corporates itself with the wall or cell
ing. 1t is easily applied, comes ready
to mix with cold water, requires no
washing or scraping before renewing
or retinting, is beautiful, ~long-lasting
and safe.
For walls that have been infected,
nothing is equal to Alabasine as a
disinfectant to render them pIre and
clean and the rooms once more habit
able.
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1900-03-15
A Transient Foundation.

Every Friday evening New York
loses thousands of it's residents, who
go to other cities in the State aad to
Boston and Philadelphia. These peo-
pie are citizens of Albany, Utica, SYRIA
cuse. Rochester, Buffalo. Elmira, Bing-
lamton and the travellers to Boston and
Philadelphia have their homes in these
cities. All Of these men do business in
New York City. They return to New
York from their homes on Sunday
night, arriving on Monday morning,
and from that time until Friday even.
ing they are going after the almighty
dolIar-Baltimore News.
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1900-03-15
Lihbr,s Luncheon Meats.

From point of economy of purse, fire
and time, Libby's Luncheon Meats APP
peal to every housekeeper. They save
an endless amount of worry and give the
greatest of satisfaction.
They are always ready when you want
hem and are cooked and deliciously sea-
soned. All you have to do is to serve.
There are more than thirty varieties put
up in convenient size key-opening cans
A neat little book called How to Make
Good Things to Eat" giving more than
100 recipes for preparing Libby's Lunch
cons will be mailed free to all who write
for it to Libby, Mcneil & Libby, Chi
az Dn
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1900-03-15
500 Reward. Sfo0-

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all its
stages, and that is catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known to the med
ical fraternity. Catarrh being n constitutional
disease, requires a constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system, thereby destroying the foundation
OF the disease, and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work, The prOprietors have
so much faith in its curative powers that they
offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it
fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address, F. j. CHENEY g. CO., Toledo, O..
- Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1900-03-15
QUAINT SAMPLER.
Wrought by a Little Girl More than
Two CnrfurinS Ann

Wrought by a Little Girl More than
Two Centuries Ago.
Quaint, and often oddly touching to
all imaginative eye are the elaborate
samplers found in old New England
homes, with their careful lettering,
their curly scroIlwork. their impossible
flowers. birds and garlandS, the work
OF patient little grandmothers and
great-grandmothers, dead long years
ago, says the Youths Companion.
Few make SO direct an appeal to the
sympathies as a curious sampler Of a
little English girl, wrought more than
two centuries ago, still cherished by her
descendants, and recently exhibited at
a charity fair.
1t is an exquisite specimen of needle
work, despite her youth, and is worked
in many %colors, with floral embellish-
ments and elaborate capitals, on a
ground of faded green canvas. Thus it
reads:
"A, B, c. D, E, F, G.
MY name is Nancy Allestree.
III. l, j.. X, L & NJ.
'Ive learned to C~ross-Stitch, Fell x
Hem.
"N, o, p, Q, R. S, T,
My Needle Wrought what Here You
see.
"U, V, w. X, Y,
aged ~ am 1.
IN q Y Il then a Zed,
Remember me when 1 am Dead.
u. ,, 3 q 4 & ),
For this my Work may me Survive.
'5. 6, Z. s, 8 6 10,
Lord Save & Bless me. So Amen"
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1900-03-15
BHHOg4AAkzzEgm
Women

are invited 90 write 90
EggaSa PiEaMhasa7 for free
Advice a60wf ERsekF' heaEEh.
RfrSs PEnkRaagss IS a wO-
ER3ag7r
IF YOU have painful
ReFSOGsz backaCheS or
any Of fhe more serious
MS Of w0EsseRsg write to
FRS Pi2kfsasT7E she has
helge& EssHLEsfWGcss Your
letter will be SacredYy
confidential
lydia Ca Pfmkhan1Ss
Vegetable COMPOUND is
known wherever 3kse Ehg-
fish language IS spoken
Nothing else can p0ssf-
bly, BE So sure TO help surf
ferfF7g women 40 other
medicine has EeEE9a SO
many
Remember this when
s0Essefkkfsg else is sug~
gesfeas
Mrs ad-
dress IS Ey7Rs, Mass.
Her helping Rand is
always 0NfSfrefched to
suffering women
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1900-03-15
Brief News Ifems

1t has been determined that light is an
important factor in sugar production, re-
cent Investigations showing that the SUI
gar content of the plant is dependent on
the amount Of direct sunlight received,
A Lehigh Valley Railroad engine re-
Gently accomplished the feat OF hauling a
train consisting of thirty-three rteel cars
of 100000 pounds capacity and thirty
seven wooden cars of $4,000 pounds ga
pacity, each fully loaded with anthracite
coal. The total weight of the seventy
cars was 1867 tons.
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1900-03-15
B~aden-Powell's sobriquet.

Colonel Baden-Powell earned from
the Matabele the sobriquet of Impeesi,
meaning "he that creeps about at
night" from his Ito them uncomfort-
able habit of scouting alone among
their strongholds during the hours OF
darkness, Inc gaining thereby much
valuable information.
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1900-03-15
The Million Dollar Potato.

It's marvellous. Salzer's catalog tells,
so also about Rape for cattle, sheep and
swine. Costs 2jc a ton to grow. Seed
&c and this notice. to-day, to John 4.
Salzer Seed CO., La Crosse, Wis. for
his big ~catalos.
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1900-03-15

are pressed into service at a freight ex-
pense which is but little in advance of
the iron ore rates.
Their references are: Any bank or ex-
press company, or any man, woman or
child in Chicago
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1900-03-15

The United States used $4,000
worth of Mexican mahogany last year,
an increase of 100000 over the pre-
ViouS year..
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1900-03-15

The above Illustration shows one of the
mammoth buildings occupied by the great
Mail Order House of the John N. Smyth
Company of Chicago.
For one-third Of a century this COM
pany has been in business. Beginning
in a small way, they supplied their neigh
widening their field. They are now sell
ing merchandise direct to the consumer
at wholesale prices throughout the United
States.
Some years ago they began supplying
their customers with an illustrated cata-
logue. As the business expanded they
were obliged TO increase the size Of this
catalogue, until to-day it exceeds LOCO
illustrated pages. quoting the lowest
wholesale prices on everything to Eat,
Wear and Use. By q superior process Of
color photography they illustrate many
of their goods in natural colors, bringing
out the rich color value OF curtains, car
pets, draperies, and the latest designs in
wall paper, etc, thus enabling the Gus
toner hundreds of miles distant to select
goods at his own freside, knowing by the
description, illustration and price the
class of goods he may expect.
This feature of their business is be-
coming more and more popular each year,
for it not only saves long and tiresome
railroad journeys but is a great time
saver. 1t leaves out the profit of the
jobbing house, the retailer, the expensive
commercial traveller, the general agent,
the sub-agent, and thus eliminates from
one to four profits, saving this amount
for the consumer. In short, it is a great
wholesale store brought to the home. The
mammoth catalogue referred to is a goth
century dictionary of economy.
The illustration below shows the recent
building added to this great enterprise.
The success of this company seems in
credible, considering the fact that they
have advertised so little. Their spirit Of
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1900-03-15
I f. WEEK

A salary of SIS per week and expenses will be
paid to man with one or two horse rig to intro
luce our Poultry Compound and Lice Killer
among farmers. Address. with stamp,
ACME MFG. Co., DeS Moines, Iowa.
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1900-03-15

No Hitch; No Harness..
The automobile is a wonderful in
venIion." remarked the man who used
to own horses.
YES" said the harnessmaker, sadly;
there isn't n hitch in it."
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1900-03-15
Merely a Hint.

He Gas the clock strikes 12)-This is
the hour that g~raveyards yawn.
She-Well, they lave my sympathy.
New York World.
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1900-03-15
Not His Fault.

Mother-Willie, why didn't you com
70 me sooner? I've called you four
times.
Willie-I only heard you twict.
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1900-03-15

One man is probably just as good as
another, but he usually considers him
self a little better.
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1900-03-15

Piso's Remedy for Catarrh is the best
medicine for that disease l have ever
used.-L. C. Johnston, lola, Texas, June
81, 1891.
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1900-03-15
Is Yours
SnoU-white?

There is no getting around
such a testimonial as this. You
cant read it over without being
convinced. These persons do
not mIsreprescnt, for their tcsti-
monials are al unsolicited.
Ayers Han Vigor restores
color TO gray hair every time.
And it IS a wonderful food to
the hair. making it grow rich
and heavy, and keeping ii soft
and glossy all the time. 1t is
also an elegant dressing.
slice a bottle. All druggists.
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1900-03-15

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative B-omo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money if it fails to cure.
25c. E. W. Groves signature is on each box.
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1900-03-15

Mrs. WinsIow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children
teething: sottens the gums, reduces
Rllays pain. cures wind collie. . cents a bottle.
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1900-03-15
To Cure a Col

Among the Egyptians embalming
ceased about 700 \. d.
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1900-03-15

Don't swallow your food before you
chew it; it's unhealthy.
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1900-03-15

Babies Tear.
AS a rule, tears do not accompany a
baby's cries until it is 3 months old.
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1900-03-15

A reporters assignment should not
be COMPOUNDED with those of bankrupt
business men.
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1900-03-15

You Can Get Aliens Foot-Ease FREE.
Write to-day to Allen S. Olmsted. LIE Roy, n.
y, for q FREE sample of Aliens Foot Ease. n
powder to shake into your shoes. 1t cures tired.
sweating, damp, swollen, aching feet. 1t makes
new or tight shoes easy. A certain cure for
Corns and BunionS. All druggists aud shoe stores
sell it. % cents.
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1900-03-15

The Persians did not punish the frs;
offense of murder.
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1900-03-15

NOTE-LaxadveB romo-Quinine which is advertised O. the large banner over
State Street, Chicago, as represented above, is the only exclusive cold prescription
sold by every druggist in the United States, Canada and in England. This IS the a-
nature OMh7~o of the inventor and plainly appears on every box of the genuine
article. It's sold for CSC a box and all druggists refund the money if it fails to cure.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-14
LOWER WATERFORD,

Clayton Wright escaped serious acct
dent Friday. He had purchased some
smokeless powder and for some
reason il would not work in his gun. He
asked Ell Goss to try it in his gun. They
loaded cartridge, Mr. Goss set up the
target and Wright did the shooting. The
gun exploded, tearing his hand, the
wound taking several stitches.
Rev. O. F. Thayer attended the min
listers meeting in st. Johnsbury Tuesday.
Will Morrison is repairing the interior
of his house.
Miss Fannie Morrison will spend the
winter at the parsonage.
Miss Mabel Dodge closed a successful
term of school Friday. Names OF pupils
who have not been absent this term are {:
Mary Blodgett, Mildred Bullock, Alice
Stoddard, Mary Hale, Frank B. Goss,
Halsey Bullock. Bert Revoir was not
absent after he commenced attending.
There will be service OF praise at the
reopening of the church Thursday, Nov,
% at 10 80 a. m. All are cordially in
yited,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-14
Kicked on the Story.

Probably most writer's of serial sto-
ries are familiar with the sensation of
receiving letters of commentator or
disapproval from interested readers
who are following up the stories a
they appear in their regular weekly o.
monthly installments. Occasionally
some curious person asks for private
information as to what the outcome i
to be, while others offer suggestion )
as to the disposition to be made of the
villain or express a fear that the au-
thor is to marry the hero to the wrong
woman.
The writer of serial story in one Of
the popular magazines few years a.
received the following letter from an
indignant reader. The names are
changed for obvious reasons:
Dear Sir-1 take the liberty Of telling you that
I regard your "Simeon Stacy" now running
through The Blank Magazine, as a little the thin
nest novel l have read Furthermore, the prn.
cipal character in the story, to whom you 81
the title role, 80 tc epeak, Is SO thoroughly de-
testable man that have taken the most :
fective means in my power to show my confer
for him by changing my name-which harper
to be the same as his-to something as unlike i.
as possible. Yours truly, ANDREW JACOBSON,
Formerly Simeon Stacy.
Youths COmnaniOn
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-14
WEST CONCORD.

Members OF the Universalist society
will give an operetta at the town hall
Saturday evening, November H. Work
was begun on it several weeks ago and it
promises to he good entertainment.
Walter L. Douglas has purchased ] w.
Thomas place and will take possession
soon. MIR. Thomas will move to North
Concord.
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
W. l.. Reed died last week Monday, aged
four months. She had always been a
trail child Funeral services were held at
the home Wednesday afternoon, Rev. l.
P.Quimby officiating. bespoke very feel
ingy, having passed through similar
experience several years ago. One daugh'
ter remains to comfort the Borrowing
hearts. Much sympathy is felt for the
bereaved family.
The Junior League will give an en-
tertainment in the Methodist church
Wednesday evening, Nov. 21.
Hesper Chase, who has been i'll the past
week, is gaining.
There is a good attendance at the sing
ing school and we hope it may be sue
cesstu school this winter.
Four families moved into town Satur
day. We hope someone will put Ut
some houses before long as good tene
ments are scarce.
Work on the granite sheds is progress
ing finely.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-14

On the occasion of dinner Sydney
Smith was the guest, and when the
evening was over the host thanked
the wit heartily for the entertainment
he had afforded. 81 shall not forget
you, Mr.. Smith," he added. THANK
you. Take care you don't forget your
self tomorrow ut was Saturday. in
church." rejoined Smith, whereat the
host. Kershaw by name, rather bridled
up.
81 hope, sir, know how to behave
myself in church, well" said Smith
good temperedly, IF l catch you smil-
ing l will call you by name" you
may" rejoined the visitor. "The thing
is absurd. will give you donation
to the York hospital If it happens"
On the ensuing morning Smith read
the prayers reverently, us he always
did, then assembled the pulpit, looked
around the church and rested his eye
on the visitor whose name was Ker-
shaw. That gentleman said afterward
that he did not know what possessed
him, but so it was he gave a broad
smile. Thereupon the preacher was
seized with violent inclination to
sneeze, and, applying his handkerchief
with suitable action, he sounded SKIER
ker k-ker-shaw" three times over
From "The "reminiscences Of Half q
Century" by r. W. Hiley.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-14
LYNDON CENTER.

Harry Dresser and Carrie Kimball
were married last Wednesday afternoon
by Rev. J. c. Bodwell, the ceremony
being performed at the parsonage. After
spending a few days with relatives in
Stratlord, N. H., Mr.. and Mrs. Dresser
will go to Berlin Falls, where they are to
reside. The best wishes OF many friends
accompany them to their new home.
Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Currier have been
entertaining Mr.. and Mrs. Wiley of
Augusta, Me. Mrs Currier and Mrs.
Wiley are halt sisters and are both over
SO years of age, but this was the first
time they had ever met.
Miss Florence ellis has gone to
Barton Landing to spend her vacation.
She goes to West Burke for the winter
term.
1t is reported that on Pudding Hill,
last Saturday, the snow drifts were over
six feet deep.
Mrs. James Austin has been visiting
relatives in Nashua.
Miss Mildred Rice has been quite i'll,
but is now recovering.
The village school closes Saturday for
two weeks vacation.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-14

There is a six foot laundryman in
Norristown who weighs 300 pounds
1t is his own fault too.
when l was 49," he will explain sad
ly, II was like lead pencil A thin
ner fellow you never saw. l heard
then that if | wished to get fat |
need only to drink morning and even
ing, as much water as | could hold. l
wanted very badly to get fat so be-
gan this water treatment. A pint or so
was at first my limit, and even that
would sicken me, but as time passed
my capacity became greater. Soon |
could drink two or three quarts, and in
time l could as easily drink q gallon
Well, the result was excellent. l took
on flesh at a great rate. got, too, so
that l enjoyed my long night and
morning drinks. l would look forward
to my gallon draft all through the day.
When, after seven years, had reach
ed the nice weight of 10 pounds, I
decided to stop the treatment. But,
alas, l couldn't. The long habit had
grown too strong. 1t had made me
slave. And ever since l have bee
drinking, night and morning, a gallon
of water-I do enjoy it so-and ever
year taken on from Is to 20 pound
Finally, | guess, I'll bust" -Philadel-
phia Record.