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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09
President Kruger Ahead.
Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa
d., 1000


Messrs. Swanson Rheumatic Cure Com
pany, Chicago, Ill, u. S. A: Gentlemen
Your last shipment and communication re-
ceived. l am very much pleased with the
information that you have SO kindly given
me.
Please find enclosed bank draft to the
amount of f4l2 los, for which send me
twenty-five (25) gross of Swansons s.
DROPS" Ship same as before In order
that there may be no delay, as this medi-
cine will be greatly needed before it reaches
US. The last shipment is almost disposed of,
as the medical department. of our army uses
large quantities. This order is entirely for
use in the army.
L have been told that our success on the
battlefield is due to a certain extent to the
use of '5-DROPS'' Rheumatic Cure, which
has relieved and prevented great deal of
suffering among our men from rheumatism,
Neuralgia and other acute pains caused by
exposure. Your ''5-DROPS'' is as good as
a Transvaal soldieri In one of the battles,
a small quantity of ''5-DROPS," together
with other medicines, was captured by the
English, which was great loss to our men.
The Ruinecks won't do it again. / am, re-
specially yours,
PETER HAAS
"5-DROPS' is the most powerful specific
known. Free from opiates and perfectly
harmless. 1t is a perfect cure for Rheu-
matism, Sciatica, Neuralgia. Dyspepsia,
Backache, Asthma, Catarrh, La Grippe,
Neuralgia Headache, etc. Large sized bot
ties 900 doscs), Sl.O0, or three 81 bottles
for $3.50. Sample bottles % cents
SWANSON RHEUMATIC CURE CO.,
l60 to l64 L. Lake ST., Chicago, Ill.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09
An AIl-Year Resort.

The Crescent Hotel, Eureka Springs, Ark,
opens March 1, 1900 a most desirable, at
tractive and convenient resort for health
and pleasure seekers. Ideal climate, pure
sparkling water, best accommodations.
Through Sleepers via Frisco Line. Write
for particulars to Manager Hotel or to any
representative of Frisco Line.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09
TIE OLDEST Man IN AMERICA
Tells How He Escaped the Terrors Of Many
Winters by Using Peruna.

Isaac Brock, q citizen a. AfcLe1azn
County, Texas. has lived M years
He now lives with his Soa-in-Law N
Valley Mills, Texas.
In speaking of ais good health UEd
extreme old Sge. Mr. Brock says
ssAfter q man hiss lived I'm fhe
world as long as have, ne ought
20 have found out q great many
things by experience.
ssOne OF the things hsve found
out 20 my entire satisfaction rs the
proper remedy for ailments fhaf
are due directly 10 the effects OF
the climate.
"Duri1g my long life haVe
known a great many remedies for
coughs, colds, cafarrfl and diar-
rhGa. 1 had always supposed
these affections TO be different
diseases, buf i'm reading DR.. Hsrf-
man s books Ihave found out fliaf
these affections are the same ard
that they are properly called ca
Earrh.
81 had several long Sieges with
the grip. At first did NOT know
that PeTuna was q remedy for this
disease. When 4 heard thar Ia
grippe was epidemic oatarrh, 4
tried Peruna for Ia grippe and
found it to be just the thing.
s.AS for DR.. HarfmaH'S remedy
Peruna, 4 have found ii 10 be the
best, IF nor fhe only, reliable REM
edy for these affections. IL mss
been my standby for many years,
and attribute my good health and
extreme old sge 10 this remedy
every truly yours, =.
III L
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09
A suggestfve Name.

Mr. Dukane-There Is one thing to be
said In Gen. Kitchener's favor
Mr. Gaswell-What is that?
"a man with that name should have no
difficulty in getting the range of the enemy.
-Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09

Mark Hanna and another Ohio
gentleman over whom he exerts great
influence are fearful that the people
will take the sober second thought be-
fore next November, and turn their
backs upon Imperialism. As soon as
the craze of conquest shall die out and
voters realize what it truly signifies
woe unto any candidate who has be-
trayed the principles of Washington,
Jefferson and Lincoln and set his face
towSTd foreign ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, col
cniaIism and empire. Signs of the
revulsions are already becoming wide
spread and they cannot multiply too
fast if the republic is to be saved from
the biighting curse OF Imperialism
Troy N. Y.) Press.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-09

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Catoctin clarion., 1900-07-12
7HURMONT Frederick County, Maryland Thursday July T. 1900.
RWlndlinH n Bank.

A few years ago we'll dressed man
presented himself at n certain national
bank and laid down check for $4,000.
1t was signed by we'll known whole
sale whisky house, and upon the back
were the words, identification waiv.
ed" At the same time well dressed
man entered the office Of live stock
firm at the stockyards and asked IL he
could wait in the office, as he expected
telephone message. He was told that
he could, and he took a seat near the
telephone.
Down in the bank the paying teller
was asking who the holder Of the
check knew. He said not many firms,
as he was stock dealer, but IL the tell
er would call MP Mr.. Smith Of Jones &
Smith, the we'll known brokers at the
stockyards, he would find out that he
was all right. The teller called for the
pumbcr and when the ring answered
he asked for Smith. The man Oh the
end said he was Smith, and he at once
gave Brown, the holder. the amount Of
the check.
When it was discovered that the
check was forgery, there was an aw-
full kick, as Smith said Brown was as
good as gold. Smith declared that he
had talked to no one, and the result
was an argument between Smith and
the bank teller. No one knew about
the accomplicc answering the phone,
and the result was that Smith took his
account from the bank, and no one
ever knew who it was who answered
the lephonc.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Catoctin clarion., 1900-07-12
An EnyIish mans Manners,

Note, as has long been noted, that
the only manners the Englishman cares
about are what our country cousins
call table manners" He can lay Cnor-
nous stress upon these without seem
ing to thaw out, for they really cx-
press nothing, and mrticulous nicely
in the forms Of eating and drinking
Dlcnscs his innate sense Of refinement
and chimes In with his dislike for max
Ing mess. Yet certain Frenchnan
may not have been far wrong, after all,
In saying that "thc English would sure
ly not frOwn so upon Il mans mopplnS
up sauce with a piece of bread If they
themselves had ever had any sauce
worth mopping up" 1t may he that
the Englishman's perfection OF dcport-
ment at meals comes in part from a
lack Of temptation to do otherwise.
But the truth Is none the less apparent
that the complicated conventions re-
garding what to do and what to avoid
Mt table that obtain in England do
not IN any way involve that outward
cxpressivenesS which the Englishman
abhors. He can obey them without
prejudice to his lmpassivity. And this
cult Of impassiveness, Of self repres.
sion Is essentially Spartan-that Of the
savage.-Scribner's.
Catoctin clarion., 1900-07-12
A Daring LaWYeF.

One Of the cases which attracted
great attention to Jim Ham Lewis Of
Washington for his daring defense was
that Of a young man named George
Williams, who Drained the super1n-
tendent Of the Port Blakely Lumber
mill with fragment Of iron pipe. The
deceased was shown to have been
tyrannical superior. Lewis defended
williams on the ground that the super
intendent, though man in form. was
a beast In character; that 1t was the
Indirect order of God some man should
kill him; that Williams simply per-
formed duty to society. An acquittal
followed, to the utter CONSERVATION Of
the county, the jury going to the ex-
tent Of inquir1ng II there was no way
in which Williams could be indemni-
fed for the two years and half he
spent in Jail awaiting trial.
Paul Page. son Of the ex-mayor Of
Milwaukee, while on his way to Alas
ka, killed the proprietor of one Of the
principal hotels at Seattle over O dis
pute growing out Of poker game.
Page had been educated In Paris,
where he had formed the ahsinth hab-
it. Lewis defense was that Page had
been given Cannabis indica, or what
Is known as "hasheesh," and his vision
had become so distorted that he was
unable to distinguish between the man
who was robbing him In the game and
the proprietor Of the hotel; that having
n lust cause to kill the player who was
robbing him he killed the proprietor
under q mistaken sense Of identity.
Page was acquitted. The case was
discussed In the leading medical Jour-
nails Of the world, not one Of them
agreeing with Lewis theory, though
he had persuaded the jury to do So
Il. ID. Cowen in Alnslee's.
Catoctin clarion., 1900-07-12
A Gift Not Appreciated.

Two we'll known clubmen were stroll
ing along Chestnut street the other aft
ernoon when young fellow of rather
sporty attire stopped them and at
tempted to borrow S.. "I've got to
have 1t tonight, and I'll give it back to
you tomorrow" he said.
The man addressed looked dubious,
and his friend, who was not acquaint-
ed with the would be borrower, moved
away, apparently to be out Of earshot
of the conversation.
~ don't think | can lend you the
money today" said the clublnan.
"Come on, there's good fellow"
coaxed the other You'll get it back
tomorrow, sure"
mo; won't lend 1t to you," was the
reply, but I'll tell you what will do.
If you're so devilish hard up, III give
you So"
"All right; give 1t to mo-" was the
unblushing reJoinder.
you've got 1t already" said the
clubman. "Do you remember the five
you borrowed from me three months
ago7 Well, don't bother about paying
that back. Nice day, isn't it7 So
long" Then he rejoined his friend.
''In the last two years that fellow has
borrowed $50 from me at various
times" he said-Phlladclphia Record.
Catoctin clarion., 1900-07-12
IN. Colonel,s Romance,

"Colonel," said the romantic girl,
''tell me how you got that scar upon
your left cheek. Oh, just know 1t
must be thrilling story. Was it made
by bullet or saber thrust? prefer
a saber thrust. 1t seems so much more
like the knighthood Of old. You can't
see o bullet coming, and there Is no
way to escape 1t or combat 1t, but when
your enemy rushes at you with his up
lifted saber there Is the possibility OF
parrying his blow and cutting him
down. That seems much more manly,
even II the victor in the fray does re-
ceive a wound or two, than to just be
laid low or to lay the enemy low by
a bullet that cannot be seen. There Is
no bravery In shooting man, but
there is something knightly in meeting
another face to face with a sword.
Your scar looks like one that was left
by cleaning blade. and know that
your enemy must Mt least have been
rendered hors de combat Tell me all
about 1t, colonel-when 1t happened
and how. I am 80 interested In war
stories"
"Yes," he replied, II agree with you
fully about the sword and saber busi-
ness There isn't much bravery In
shooting a fellow, and there Is some
thing knightly about standing up and
thrusting and parrying with blade.
But got this wound while acting as
an innocent bystander mt n Chicago
strike riot. 1t was n brick."-Chicago
Times Herald.
Catoctin clarion., 1900-07-12
Cut Their Sentences Short.

Many people In every walk Of life,
and particularly travelling men, seem
to have a craze for abbrcviation. On
almost every page Of the hotel register
may be found some unique freak. OF
abbreviation.
Two abbreviatlons that have been
noticed are IN. O." and ~. o." Any
where but in the residence column OF a
hotel register they would be very puz'
zllng. or course 1t Is easy to under
stand that the 90" means Ohio. and as
there is but one town in that state that
begins with "Z," GAINESVILLE, and but
one the name Of which begins with
"X," Xenla, it Is easy to understand
the abbrevlatlons. and they save lot
Of time and Ink.
"11worth" is not so easy to under
stand perhaps, but when Kansas Is
written after 1t is easier. Another
puzzlng abbreviatlon Is 49," but
when 1t Is "Chattanooga, TO-" 1t Is not
hard to read. Columbus Is usually
written "Cols." and Chicago "Cgo."
The final "h" In the old fashioned way
of spelling Pittsburg, which has been
almost entirely dropped elsewhere, Is
usually used In the abbreviation which
most Plttsburgcrs write c'Pgh.") nowo-
days.-Chicago Chronicle.
Catoctin clarion., 1900-07-12
A Little Mistake.

A very pretty girl, with n decided
air Of being aware of her charms, stood
In front Of the lions cage out Mt the
ZOO last Sunday afternoon. Two young
men were near her, and her elaborate
unconsciousness Of their presence be-
trayed the fact that she knew they
were looking Mt her.
Pretty, isn't itl" said one young
man In low voice.
"She's q beauty" said the other en-
Enthusiastically. The pretty girls cheeks
turned tritle pinker, but she went on
talking elegantly to the elderly man
with her.
Beautiful head to draw" comment.
cd the first young man. Look ut the
way she holds it,
"Um, hum" assented the other; that
shoulders beautiful"
The pretty girl turned pinker still
and looked more pronouncedly uncon-
scious than ever.
Look at those muscles" said the
first young man. Look at the muscles
in that leg. You can fairly count en-
And the pretty girl turned very red
indeed, as 1t dawned upon her that the
two admiring young men were discuss
ing the lloness In the cage.-WaslAng-
ton Post.
Catoctin clarion., 1900-07-12
Tho Soldier md His Heart.

Very few soldiers who have seen
battle heart.
Tho ordinary state Of the heart In
healthy people Is one Of irritability,
but In the soldier Of five or six years
service the irritability Is so great that
It constantly affects his temper.
The soldier wears such tight clothing
that his heart has not room to beat
freely, and the perpetual struggle to
do Its work under difficulties Injuries
1t. The soldiers trousers are tight at
the waist. His coat Is buttoned as
tightly as possible and very often he
sQueezes himself with belt.
Then when on the march his chest
Is compressed by the weight OF his
knapsack. canteen, great coat and
heavy cartridge belt.
II you watch company of soldiers
when they are doing long march,
YOU will observe that most Of them
have flushed faces, red ears. red noses,
swollen necks showing that the heart
Is greatly overtaxed. Some, on the
other hand, are pale, which proves that
their hearts are not equal to the work
thrown on them.
When, after a very long march, the
men have to deploy into fighting order,
and perhaps rush hill, very large
number break down altogether. Their
oyerstrained hearts never become
really strong and healthy again
Answers,
Catoctin clarion., 1900-07-12
Church Directory.

Reformed Church-Rev. G. A WhitmoIe
as or. Sunday School $50 a. m. Divine
Services alternate Sundays, 1890 An. and
7:45 p. m.
Guild every Sunday evening, G:45. Mid
week services, Wednesday 745.
Lutheran Church Rev. W s. II. Mctzger,
,astor Services Sunday 10 A. NJ. and 500 p.
IN. Sunday School, 2. P VI Prayer Meet
ny, Wednesday, p. m.
United Brethren Church-Rev. William
Daugherty Pastor Regular Services by
appointment from the pulpit.
Glass Meeting every two weeks at l0 a. IN
PRAYER Meeting every Thursday evening
sunday School 2 PM.
Mite Society S"mi-monthly, Wednesday
evening at 8 o'clock. w. Mis-. Meeting
MontAly at Parsonage.
Morayian Church: Rev. NJ. F. Oertcr, Pas
tor. Sunday School every Sunday, a. m.
Preaching services will bc held every other
Sunday as heretofore, alternating morning
and evening at 10 ard $3.50 respectively.
Methodist Episcopal Church - Rev.
w. L. Orem Pastor. Services every alter
nate Sunday ut 10 A. M and ZOO =. M.
Sunday School at 9 A. nj. Prayer Meeting
every Wednesday evening at 7.3O 7. Nj. Ep.
worth League at $50 everv Sunday.
ST Stephens Church, Protestant Episcoal
Rev Ernest McGill Rector. Services
every Sunday at 400, p. NJ, at Walkers
willie at 1890 a. m. at Thurmont,
Service Saturdays at 400 p. III.
Catoctin clarion., 1900-07-12
The Arah Mare.

The Arab Is regarded rs the first OF
horscmen and the Arab mare as the
perfect stccd. The Arabs idea OF
horse tanning is Of the simplest. The
colt Is treated from the first ms men,
Der Of the family, like the Irish peas
ants pig. 1t goes In and out OF the
tents and Is SO familarizcd with the do
ings Of that extraordinary creature
man that there Is never any need OF
breaking 1t In.
The Bedouin Is very careful OF his
mare. He does not mount her when
he sets out to play his usual tricks
upon travellers. He rides n camel to
which the mare Is tethered. Not until
the caravan Is In sight does he mount
the mare and give chase. There Is, by
the way, an impression that the Bedouin
is q bloody minded person. who would
as lief take your life rs not. This Is
unfair to him; he is a thief of very
peaceable inclnations and much pre-
fers to effect any necessary transfer OF
property with as little bother as posi-
ble.-Good Words.
Catoctin clarion., 1900-07-12
The Origin OF phrnix Park.

The origin of the name of Phoenix
park has puzzled many scholars unac-
qualnted with the Irish language. The
manor was called In the Irish vcrnacu-
lar Fionn-ulsge, pronounced tinniske,
which signifies clear or fair water, and
which. articulated In the brief English
manner, exactly resemblcd the word
phoenix. The spring or well so called
from which the park derives its
name still exists close to the Dublin en-
trance of the viceregal lodge. 1t Is
situated in glen beside the lower
Of the park. k.-London News.
Catoctin clarion., 1900-07-12
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Catoctin clarion., 1900-07-12

Two old ladies were next to each 9TH
ed to have the window shut, the other
to have It open; the conductor was call
ed to decide the question. One said II
it were open she would catch cold and
die; the other said If 1t were shut she
would die Of apoplexy.
The conductor did not know what to
do, when an old man, who had been
sitting quiet In corner, said
"Open the window, friend; that Will
kill one Of them. Then shut 1t. and we
shall be rid Of the other and have
come pcace."-London Answers.
Catoctin clarion., 1900-07-12
More Tban n Hint,

AS gentleman was having his
luncheon In the coffee room Of small
hotel he was much annoyed by another
visitor, who during the whole meal
stood with his back to the fire, warm
Ing himself and watching him partake
of his repast.
AT length, unable to endure 1t any
longer, he rang the bell and said:
"Waiter, kindly turn that gentleman
round. think he Is done on that
side"
The hint was taken.-London Stand
ard.
Catoctin clarion., 1900-07-12
wrestIinr Scripture.

"Slaria," said Mr.. Smart whenever
I 20 to the club always think of the
verse, Where the wicked cease from
troubling and the weary are at rest
l alter one word and feel perfectly
happy" :,
(Which word do you changer" asked
Mrs. Smart.
"I say, Now am where the women
cease from troubling and the weary are
ut rest"
"John Smart" said his wife severe
ly, "you should change a word IN the
last part Of that. 1t should be, Where
the women cease from troubling ana
the wicked are at rest. .'"-Philadelphla
Call
Catoctin clarion., 1900-07-12
SHOPPING In Scotia II Il.

1t has been said that the Scottish
dialect Is peculiarly powerful in its
use Of vowels, and the following dia-
logue between shopman and GUS
toner has been given as speci-
men. The conversation relates to a
plaid hanging at the shop door:
Customer Qnquiring the materiaD-
90? (wOolD
Shopman-ay, 90 Eyes, Of wooD.
Customer-A' 90? (all woolO
Shopman-Ay, a 90 Eyes, all wooD.
Customer-A' ne oo7 (all same woolO
Shopman-Ay, a ae 90 (yes. all same
wOoD.-London Telegraph.
Catoctin clarion., 1900-07-12

A Georgia judge in deciding case
against q man who had been missing
for many years, then suddenly appear
cd and claimed part Of an estate. made
this comment: IL scarcely think the
statute of relations will stop and wait
for him any more than the village OF
Falling Waters awaited the awaken
Ing of Rip Van Winkle or the wife OF
Euoch Arden awaited his return."-Ip-
dianapolis Press.
Catoctin clarion., 1900-07-12
TO MAKE LIFE HAPPY.

Sweet music appeals to the heart and soul
and ightens many of lifr's burdens II y""
have ever heard the sweet toned NTEGER
PIANO you will appreciate this, TO leach
the highest standard of excellence has always
been tho aim in the manufacture "f 'hG
Cee5mted StGger Piano; only the best material
is usco. insurlns grca! durability. Every
piano fully guaranteed.
The Stegcr factories, thoroughly equipped
with the best and most improved machinery
ocatcd at Steger, H., are among the largest
n the West.
Intending purchasers will find it prohtable
to write for full descriptive catalogue, which
will be mailed tree, upon application
SrEGER e. Co. Established 1870 Chicago,
IN ma25
Catoctin clarion., 1900-07-12
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An agricultural department second to
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One dollar II year. Inducements to get
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Catoctin clarion., 1900-07-12
Blankets.

In the reign of Edward III there
were eminent clothiers and woolen
weavers whose family name was Blan'
ket. They were the first persons to
manufacture that comfortable material
which has ever since been called by
their name and which was then used
for peasants clothing.
Catoctin clarion., 1900-07-12
Work and Wages.

Gadgrlnd-I shouldn't think you
could afford to loaf so much. Your pay
Is not very liberal when you do work.
Philosopher-That's the reason why
! can afford to lie off so frequently.
When l lose a day, don't lose much
money. 1t would be different II ! was
working for big pay.-Boston Tran
scriDt
Catoctin clarion., 1900-07-12

Christopher Columbus introduced
cards into America In 1892. On the
quarter deck Of the Santa Maria he
used to play the stately game Of ON
bre, a favorite among princes. mobiles
and courtiers, with Its Spanish name.
el hombrc (he man, and the Spanish
terms, spadille, MANTLE, punto. mata-
dor. basto gano del rey and codilla.