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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16
Ex-state Off1cers OF Kansas.

Chief Clerk A. J. Whitemore, of the
secretary of states Office, has looked
up the whereabouts of all the ex-state
officials of Kansas now living. Not
counting the present administration,
Kansas has had Il governors, z of
whom are living; IA secretaries of
state, 10 living; IL state auditors, Z
now living; II state treasurers, 9
now living; IL attorney generals, II
now living; IS state superintendents,
z now living, and 16 heutenants gov
ernors, IL now living. Of the state of
ficials, John Francis, of Colony, served
the longest. He was treasurer five
terms-two terms by appointment
and three by election.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16

One of the problems in the Ha-
waiian bill now before congress is the
disposition of the deposits in the is
lands postal savings banks. Hawaii
has had postal savings bank system,
which was established in 1886, and has
enjoyed great popularity. Senator
Morgan's amendment to the bill pro-
vided for the payment by the United
States of these sums to the depositors.
This must be done, as territory can
not conduct postal savings bank.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16

In the Ohio legislature a bill is pend
ing to pay the sheriffs salaries instead
of fees, and in the Maryland legisla-
ture it is proposed to make the same
change in the method of payment of
county attorneys The reforms are
advisable. Wherever possible the
salary system should be substituted
for the fee system in the payment of
public officials. The fee system is an
encouragement to "make business
This is the root of the evil of great
many justice shops.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16
AlIeged DemocratIc Slate.

Under the terms of the agreement
between the populists and democrats
for division of the state ticket the
democrats are to have five positions.
The democratic slate, as at present
constituted, is said to include these
nominees: Associate justice, A. NJ.
Jackson; secretary of state, E. E. Muir
ply; solicitor, J. n. Fike; judge court
of visitation, j, Mack Love; state
treasurer, w. III. L. Peppereu.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16
Now VIVA. VIM Re Dones

Fourteen years ago John r. Little
deserted his family in Mcpherson
county. Last fall Mrs. Little con-
cluded that he must be dead and made
application for a widows pension.
She was informed that her husband
was living in Kansas City and drawing
a pension on his own account. One of
her sons Investigated and found that
Little was living with another woman
who had presented him with eight
children
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16
The Lover Heirs defeated.

The supreme court handed down
a decision last week which settled the
title to half the townsite of Eldorado.
It knocks out the claims of the
Lower heirs, who claimed that their
father was insane when he plated
and sold ground on which about one
half the city is now located.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16
This Spells His Candidacy.

Isaac Henry, candidate for city
marshal of Salina, was recently ar
rested for selling liquor without a
government license. Recently a joint
run by Henry was raided and he was
convicted and sentenced to Jail The
federal authorities heard of the con-
viction of Henry, and they discovered
that he had paid no government tax,
SO they swooped down on him. He
was taken to Wichita for his trial.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16
Act of an Unknown Enemy

Early the other morning the resi-
dence of j. G. Fox, of NfcPike & Fox,
wholesale druggists at Atchison, was
totally destroyed by fire. The -struct-
ure was one of the most costly and
beautiful in Kansas. During the past
month several bricks have been hurled
through the windows of the house by
unknown parties and the fire is be-
Heved to be of their doing
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16
Fusionists Meet at Hutchin~on.

The democrats and populist of the
Seventh congressional district held a
conference at Hutchinson the other
day and attended banquet at night.
The two congressional committees al
so met and called conventions to meet
on April z, at Great Bend. Ed C.. Lit
tie was the speaker of the evening at
the banquet.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16
"Kansas in Literature"

Prof. Carruth, of the University of
Kansas, has just published two little
volumes entitled Kansas in Litera-
ture." They contain selections from
writings of Kansas authors and a
complete list of all Kansas men and
women who have done creditable lit
erarY work. The books also contain
an historical photography of Kansas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16

Three centenarians in Philadelphia
are said to be the oldest white per-
sons in North America. They are Mrs
Celestine Nigro, an italian, aged no;
Mrs. Sarah Doran Terry, born in New
Jersey, aged 100, and Michael Mooney,
of Irish birth, aged 107. The oldest
colored person is Jerry Skin, of Rome,
Ga, who says he is 40, but his claims
have not been verified.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16
-Grosvenor is McKinley's closest

friend among the congressman, just
as Hanna is among the senators.
Judging Mckinley by the company he
keeps, all wonder is removed that he
has shamefessly and deliberately vio-
lated his solemn pledges to uphold
and extend the civil service reform
rules. His act in surrendering to the
spoilsmen viii make him a weak
candidate among the friends of HON
est government.-TroyP Press
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16
Pension for Esai. Armstrong; widow.

Through the earnest efforts of Sena-
tor Baker and Congressman Miller, a
pension of S25 month has been
granted to the widow OF Maj. Frank
Armstrong, of FL Dorado. Maj. Arm
strong died in the Philippines His
body was brought back recently and
inferred in Arlington
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16
Forcing Them out of Business.

The new building and loan associa-
ton law is responsible for large
number of Kansas building and loan
associations going into voluntary
liquidation. 1t is also responsible for
some being closed up by the bank
commissioner. They are all local con-
Germs and have been hanging on for
several years, losing money to all but
the officers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16

One fact that looms up distinctly is
that the British loss in killed and
wounded exceeds that of the Beers by
four or five to one. This dispropor-
ton is not likely to be 1essened when
the Beers go entirely on the defensive.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16
This Ia Wor,h .Fieurine" On.

Eldorado is figuring on rebuilding
her burned $4,000 schoolhouse by
borrowing some of Butler county's
surplus sinking fund money now ly-
ing in the bank and drawing two per
cent, at four per cent. Three annual
assessments would pay off the prin-
cipal and interest, whereas So, 700 in
bonds to run 20 years at five per cent.
would reach total of 5000.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16
Law Students to Be the Debaters.

The three persons selected to repre-
sent Kansas university in the Mis-
souri-Kansas debate were John II.
Tolar, Leroy Rice and Jay F. Bolts.
All are members of the law school.
This debate between the universities
of Missouri and Kansas viii take place
at Lawrence April 13.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16

a Philadelphia suburbanite notes
that a layer of snow over the country
saves thousands of dollars to the peo-
pie by the saving in gas. Snow is SO
powerful reflector that one can see
to read at least half hour longer on
account of it, and thus about Is cents
worth of gas is saved each evening.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16

n man who completed a 35 days
fast in New York advises people gen
orally not TO initiate the feat, as his
powers of abstinence are a gift. The
omission of one breakfast usually con-
vinces a person that he lacks this
particular talent.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16

Twelve thousand shells were thrown
into Ladysmith, killing 35 of the gar
rison and wounding 1ss. Though only
one she'll in SO injured man, they
have an unpleasant tendency to keep
everybody guessing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16
Two Miners suirocated.

In the Midway coal mines. near
Pittsburg, William Laws and Thomas
Oliver met tragic death. The men
failed to make their appearance when
it was time for them to come out, and
a search was instituted. The bodies
of the men were found close together,
and it is supposed they went back on
a shot and were suffocated by gas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16
Judge Valentine ssricken.i

Judge d. n. Valentine, of Topeka,
for Is years associate justice of the
supreme court, was attacked by a
stroke of paralysis recently. Owing
to his great age it was feared he
would not recover.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16

A Missourian who went through the
Vicksburg siege on the confederate
side declares that Cronje had an easy
time compared with that experienced
by Pemberton's army. No doubt the
Missouri veteran is right. The bat
ties, raids and sieges in South Africa
are not in the class of the American
civil War
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16
Praise for Kansas Flour.

Representatives of several English
four-importing houses are in Kansas
buying large quantities of flour for
the English market. One representa-
tive said he believed Kansas flour is
the -four OF the future more than of
any other country OF. locality in the
United States.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16
Value OF a Railroad Pass.

The Kansas supreme court has de-
cided that person who is entitled to
a railroad pass by virtue of a contract
and does not get it can only collect
damages from the road for the
amount of money paid by him for car
fare.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16

logue referred to is Goth century dictionary
of economy.
The illustration above 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 fair
derful success The quantity of goods they
require in some lines enables them to handle
train loads of merchandise secured at the
lowest possible cost and freight rate.
When goods in the, rough are coming from
the mills and factories in the East, the lake
steamers are pressed into service at a freight
expense 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.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16
south kansas Conference.

The annual session of the South
Kansas conference of the NJ. E.
church, in session at Chanute, selected
Eureka for the 1901 meeting place.
Judges E. w. Cunningham, of En-
poria and Nelson Case, of Oswego
were chosen lay delegates to the gen
eral conference, with j. J. Hunt, Cd
Chanute, provisional delegate.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16
c. a. r. Encampnent IN May.

The council of administration OF
the Kansas Grand Army of the Repub-
lie has fixed May as the date for the
state encampment OF that and kindred
organizations at Hclto7,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16

The United States leads all coun-
tries in the amount of mileage of tele-
phone wires. Sweden heads the list
in the number of telephones, having
113 to each 10000 of it's population,
while the United States has 1O7 to
each 10000.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16

Aaron Dresser, aged 81 years, the
oldest mason in Kansas, died at hi.
home near Solomon. He had been Z
mason more than so years
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16
Married In south Africa.

Miss Anna Mclaughlin. of Horton,
recently went alone to Africa to
marry DIR. W. S. Lehman, a mission
airy, and the young people are spend
ing their honeymoon in the jungles of
western Africa
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16

The Ohio legislature has passed a
bill which provides that women en-
ployed to do work of any kind, in the
absence of a contract agreement, shall
be paid the same wages men receive
for similar work.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16
shipping sheeD by rraInIosa.

Owing to the scarcity of feed in that
section, a train1oad of sheep from the
yards at Solomon, where 10000 head
are being fed, was shipped to eastern
Kansas
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16
aIcNaII's Place Picked Out.

a Topeka special to the Kansas City
Star said the recent fusion deal at To-
peka had put Webb McNall out of the
race for governor, and that he will
accept the nomination for state SUI,
perintendent of insurance.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16
Postmaster Griee In the Tolls.

Last week Postmaster Grice, of
Gage, Kingman county, was arrested
ON the charge of buying goods with
postage stamps, which resulted in the
discovery of a shortage in his ac-
counts.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16
Train Kan in1o q Ditoh.

Burlington freight train run into
a ditch made by the washing out of a
culvert near Iowa Point, wrecking the
engine and three cars. The fireman
and brakeman were badly crippled
and the engineer scalded.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16
CURRENT COMMENT.

The German reichstag has, upon the
recommendation of special commit
tee, declined to consider the petition
OF women to matriculate in univer-
stiles and to undergo state examine
tons.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16

The above illustration shows one of the
mammoth buildings occupied by the great
Mail Order House of the John NJ. Smyth
Company of Chicago.
For one-third of century this Company
has been in business. Beginning in small
way they supplied their neighbors IN ths
nearby towns, each year widening their
6eld. They are now selling merchandise di-
rect to the consumer at wholesale prices
throughout the United States.
Some years ago they began supplying
their customers with an illustrated eate-
logue. As the business expanded they
were obliged to increase the size of this
catalogue. until to-day it exceeds 1000 illus-
trated pages, quoting the lowest wholesale
prices on everything to Eat, Wear and Use.
By superior process of color photography
they illustrate many of their goods in natural
colors, bringing out the rich color value OF
curtains, carpets, drapenes, and the latest
designs in wall papers, etc, thus enabling
the customer hundreds of miles distant 10
select goods at his own fireside, knowing by
the description, illustration and price the
class of goods he may expect.
This feature of their business Is becoming
more and mora p0pular each wear for If ~
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16
Terrible Accident at 3 savuaiiI.

Charles Fischer, while employed at
Daniel Rays sawmin at Morris. acct
dentally stumbled and fell into the
saw and his body was completely sew
cred.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-16

only saves
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The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-07-06
CRITICISM OF THE
WAR DEPARTM ENT

NEW YORK, June 25.-A special to
the Sun from Washington says
There is much criticism among some
OF the officers OF the army over the at
titude OF the high officials in the War
Department in regard to preparations
for sending troops 20 China Some of
the stafs departments have received alb
solutely no notification of tie inten-
ton OF the War Department to send
troops 10 China. and they complain
that in spite OF this they will he ex-
pected to make preparations for their
equipment. maintenance and health
Adtutant General Corhin denies tia.
any troops in addition to the Ninth In
fanfry have been ordered 10 TakG, but
official orders issued within the past
few days confirm absolutely the state
menf that ar least brigade of troops
will be sent.
Complaint is being made that there
is a spirit OF inaetion on the part of
some OF the high officials. when Ii is
evident 10 every one that il viii be
necessary 10 send several thousand men
10 China within the next sixty days
Meanwhile, the Navy Department. with
return OF that energy which charae-
termed its actions in getting ready for
the war with Spain. is making every
preparation for an extended campaign.
ashore and afoat. In China.
The navy is not concerning itself
with determining the question whether
a state OF war exists between China and
tbs United States. Its object is TO have
resdy all the ships. men and stores
that viii be NEEDED IL war should be
declared
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-07-06
Medical View of woman's Dress.

\ large number OF women sweep the
streets with the skirts OF their gowas
and other garments and bear with
them wherever they so abominable
alth. Attempts are. indeed. often made
by women 10 keep their dresses from
dragging. Such attempts are usually
unsuccessful The management Of a
long gown is too difficult a matter for
the majority OF Englishwomen. The
habit has arisen OF SEEKING the upper
part Of the skirt and holding IL in 8
bunch at a place called by women the
broad part Of the back below the waist
and among ANTAGONISTS by the less cum
hrous term, "giuteal region" This
practice can be commended neither
from a physiological nor from an ar
tistic point OF view. We strongly pro-
test from sanitary point of viey
against the importation into private
houses OF skirts reeking with ordurs.
urine and pathogenic microbes For
walking in the street a short skirt
should be worn. and we commend the
sensible walking gown now adopted by
the best dressed women 10 those whose
business Il Is TO write on the fashions
in Gress-London Lancet
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-07-06
mr. 1kkei wakai's Happy Home.

Mr.. Ikkei wakai. chief clerk in the
Procurator's Office Of the Tokushima
District Court. possesses one peculiar
iiy which is not shared perhaps by y
single one Of his 20 600 600 compatriots
IA popularity which is not in any way
unpleasant. but is altogether both
beautiful and worthy Of being Initiated.
He is very economical in his habits. In
the best sense OF the term. and as such
be has never been known 10 frequent
places for wine-drinking and the CIV
pleasures. On the other hand. he Is
said 10 take the greatest delight in call
ing together all the members OF his
household. even down 10 his servants.
once month and entertaining tisem as
his guests TO all sorts of dishes 3f the
season, served no in lhe BEST Of ssvie.
whites he himself amuses the assembly
by relating intereting events and sio-
ries OF the day. and thus giving them
an innocenfly jolly time. Mr. waksi's
Is said 10 be the best regulated and
most harmonious family in the locality.
Japan Times
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-07-06
MUzzLING THE
RUSSIAN PRESS.

LONDON, June 22.-The Vienna
correspondent of the Daily Express
says the Russian Minister of the In
terror, Mr.. Sipiaguine, has issued the
following instructions for the guidance
OF newspapers in dealing with the far
eastern situation:
First-No reference TO the movement
OF Russian troops or warships.
Sacond-Papers must bear in mind
that the Gar is actuated only by de-
sire TO maintain peace and good will
among the nations.
Third-No gossip about differences
among the powers that would be dis
pleasing To the government.
Fourth-No criticism of Russian
diplomacy or of military or naval
strategy.
Fifth-Editoria writer's should re-
collect that Russia is predestined TO
predominant IN Asia.
Sixth-Comparisons may be made
between Russian and foreign troops
and seamen when unfavorable to for
eigners.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-07-06
MACARTHUR STATES
TERMS TO FILIPINOS.

Promoters of Peace Movement En-
gagged in demonstrating
Clauses Submitted.
MANILA. June 24-General Mac
Arthur has given a formal answer TO
the Filipino leaders who last Thurs
day submitted to him peace proposals
that had been approved earlier in the
day by meeting of representative
insurgents.
In his reply he assured them that all
personal rights under the United States
Constitution. excepting trial by jury
and the right TO bear arms. would be
guaranteed them.
The promoters of the peace move
ment are now engaged in reconstruct
ing the DRAFT of the seven clauses sub
mitted TO General Macarthur in such
way as to render it acceptable to both
sides
The seventh clause, providing for the
expulsion of the friars, General Mac
Arthur rejected on the ground that
the settlement OF this question rests
with the commission headed by Judge
Taft
That portion of the Forty-third In
fantry which formerly garrisoned the
Island Of Samar. will proceed 10 the
Island OF Leyte. giving the garrison
there the needed reinforcements.
The battalion OF the Twenty-ninth
Infantry. which was sent yesterday to
Samar. viii act as the garrison there.