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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-07-07
The Laws Injustice.

~ fNE
Viewing the law and its effects from
a thoughtful standpoint, one cannot but
re3ect that while it is in itself one Of the
gIDatest of factors for the righting of
wEong. it has many flaws that instead of
fI1thering the interests of justice, serve
rather to hinder them. OF course it Is
:po4 70 be expected that ANYTHING in this
wdrld. and especially such an intricate
81 stem can be absolutely perfect, but 1t
can also be said that nothing is 30 fin
h,iied, but that it can be improved. And
lit this case the defects, so far as pos
81 BILE, should be corrected by careful
le egislation.
Take for instance the case of an in
1sOcert man who has been convicted and
sentenced to prison for some crime of
wi rich he is afterwards found to be
grdltless. The law has done him an
Irr eparable wrong. Does 1t seek to
ms Ike amends for the injury 1t has In
flil ted on him? No. 1t merely lO0sens
him from its iron grasp-it can be ques-
ito ned indeed whether it entirely does
th,,t, since it has branded HIM as q
fel on and this mark can never be wholly
removed.
This man served term Of months,
pc 'ssibly years-precious years that no
law can ever restore. Those years
NJ light have held for him honor, fame,
v ealtll Through the laws blunder he
Us deprived OF all the usual joys life
would otherwise have given him. He
had II give up home, perhaps wife and
.childten; through no fault Of his own
he pas lost the respect and friendship
Of his fellow creatures.
Ehat words can tell of his humiliation
ard suffering in having to submit TO the
idhominy of dishonorp
tThe law, when his innocence was dis
icse,@i. sftsx dspriving hin. Of ~ much.
| makes no reparation for its terrible mis-
take other than to liberate him. For
! the long, weary months he labored he
receives no compensation. The law
leaves him, broken in spirit and prison
stained. to gather the scattered threads
of his life again as best he eau.
Now for the first remedy for the in
Justice worked in his case. as far as It,
can be applied. l say as far as It'll pos
;sible TO apply it, because for the loss of
liberty, home, friends and the lost OPP
portunities of those wasted years, no
earthly power can ever repay him. it
can never be made good.
The state or United States. as the cir
cumstance may be, should pay him
certain sum Of money-which should be
large enough to place him above the
necessity of work during the remainder
of his life-for every month OF his con-
ilnement In prison.
Even this seems an inadequate recon-
pense for such great wrong as his, but
would at least be step in the right
direction as evincing desire to make
amends for the injustice done him, an
honest and loyal citizen.-Guy Stealey
(of Buford) in the Denver Post.
TOWN or MEEKER ORDINANCE.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-07-07
MEEKER, COLO, SATURDAY. JULY 2 1900.

The old question Of whether college
iedOcation is beneficial has been revived.
- ali depends upon the man. Many
c0Hege graduates lack the common
sense to see aud grasp the advantages
that such an education gives them. To
such it is a .detriment rather than
haneGt-
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-07-07

Recent events have somewhat reduced
interest in Dom Paul. but he is still
doing business at the old capitol stand
or rather, he is still doing it at the
old capitol, at one night stand.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-07-07

The agricultural exports Of the United
States this year are larger in quantity
and smaller in total value than ever
before. Now wait little and you will
hear the Republicans telling how Nc
Kinley caused the big crops and how
the wicked Democrats the small prices.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-07-07

To dress well is an art, and all women
are not artists, but to dress appropriate
ly to the occasion is a possible acquire
ments for every one, and according to
the old English proverb. "All is finf,
that is fit." A truly refined womal,
would rather follow than lead a fashion,
and she is not well dressed who seems.
herself, to be secondary to her clothes.
July Ladies' Home Journal.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-07-07
@. o. Taylor ws'skies. a 'e,ias'e brs"d
For Sale.

A fine ranch on upper White river.
Inqrirs st tsis of'ce "
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-07-07
BRYAN AND STEVENSON
Are to be the next president and vice.
president of the United States. This is
the ticket put up at Kansas City by the
Democrats and its sure winner.
Over the Wires.

The uprising in China is turning out
to be horrible affair. The German
minister was murdered in the streets OF
Pekin and last nights advices tends to
confirm the belief that all the foreign
ministers have been butchered.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-07-07

Onions are one of the finest nerve
tonics we have. and if spring onions are
chopped and spread between slices of
bread and butter they form a sandwich
that If eaten at supper time will do a
great deal toward insuring good
nights sleep.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-07-07

One Of the most distinguished BIRTHS h
surgeons in South Africa says the
things that have impressed him most
are the merciful wounds made by the
rifles in use, the popularity of the X-ri.y
and the ineffectiveness of artillery to
destroy life. The loss in killed is in
significant in comparison with the
battles Of the past
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-07-07
TnE WONDERFUL WEST.

THE WONDERFUL WEST.
'Is this a healthy town." inquired the
man who was in search of balmy
climate.
, "Healthy?" echoed the land agent.
Why. man, the only undertaken in
town had to blow out the gas to give
himself Job. Chicago News
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-07-07

Scientists tell us that playing the
bagpips in the vicinity. makes cows
yield more milk. But 1t isn't
right to torture dumb animals even to
secure their milk.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25
Smother Dav.

ssWhen the democrats are carping
about the existence Of trusts" said ex-
Governor Fifer at the Peoria conven.
ton, "the republican party will enact
wise laws for their regulation
The republican party has for the
last four years had 'sall the time there
was" for ''enacting wise laws for the
regulation of trusts a
Have they done it7 Will they do iti
Even while Ex-Governor Fifer was
speaking. the ways and means commit
tee of the house at Washington was
killing a resolution to regulate the
sugar trust by the free admission of
sugars from Cuba and Porto Rico, and
recommending that it lie on the table.
There or under it, it will continue to
lie until republican spellbinders also
continue to lie-under the mistake of
saying that the republican party will
regulate the trusts.
Not today. Smother day.-Chicago
Dispatch.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25
Senatorial Resolutions.

Senatorial Resolutions.
Following are the resolutions unani-
mously adopted at the Senatorial Dem
ocratic convention held in EIlinwood
lasi week:
RESOLUTIONS.
Resolved. by the Democrats of the
35th senatorial district. in convention
assembled, that we again renew our
allegiance to the true principles Of dem.
ocracy, as expounded by VIM. Jennings
Bryan. and pledge ourselves to use
every honorable effort for the further
ance of these principles.
Resolved, that we are in favor of
just and needed railroad laws. and
pledge our candidate to work for the
enactment of such laws; and we con-
denim the republican party, as repre-.
sented in the courts, for annulling all
railroad laws.
Resolved, that we favor radical re-
adjustment of tho laws of assessment
and taxation, to the end that equal and
exact justice may be done to all classes.
Resolved. that we condemn the pol
icy of the republican administration fol
its trust breeding methods. its policy
of imperialism. and its catering to the
wishes and demands Of England, and
that we extend our sincere sympathy
to the brave Beers of the Transvaal,
and wish them success in their heroit
struggle for freedom.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

Remember the date of the entertain
ment at the Nazareth Settlement, near
Odin. is Monday June 4th. A pleas
ing entertainment is guaranteed
refreshments, music. sports and games
The public cordially invited to attend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

Samples of headed wheat, as tall a.
q tree with heads as long as stick
are brought into town daily
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

For SALE-A secoLd hand Header
and second hand Binder, both In
good repair. See Will PfisEer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

j. W. A. Goeldner and }. p. Besser,
Of Keokuk county, Iowa, have been
out on visit to Robert Merten the
past week. They are from one Of the
best parts Of Iowa, and enjoy their
visit in the best part of Kansss.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

man named by the two conven-
tions will without a doubt be
elected by the biggest majority
the district has ever given a can
didate for that Office since it's
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES City Sen
tinel.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

A VOTE for the Republic a n
party means an endorsement of
Great Britain's destruction of
the two little South African re-
publics; the single gold standard;
trusts and Imperialism. Do you
want them?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

VIM. Essmiller is having a new farm
residence built, on his place northwet,
OF town, Kramer is doing the work.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

1t Is said that q Duval club Of up
wards of 80 members was last weel
organized at Pawuee Rock.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

Remember the dance and ice cream
supper. at Woodmen hall, tonight
The proceeds are for the Foresters.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

The members of the Congregations
Sunday School held picnic on th.
Walnut, Monday of this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

Time to clean up your premises
Had you noticed it., Cut those weeds
before they get too isrze; clear up the
rubbish, and put the premises and the
streets and alleys surrounding in pre-
sentable shape.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

Conrad Ruch came up from Ric,
county last week, and will probabl.
stay in Barton until after harvest.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

HOUSE PLANTS.-Leave order
with Mrs. Ella Stoke for house plant
of all descriptions.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

E. r. Moses and Allison Bros. ART
getting down q new brick walk alone
their Brodway front.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

Order is the first law of nature
Every boy and glrl should learn to
keep even the smallest ttfngs in
order. Time is saved and money made
by doing things methodically and ia an
orderly manner
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

Peter Brack, the Dom Paul of
Olmitz, was transacting business in
Great bend Friday last.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

An Oklahoma man with q wagon
load of young evergreen trees did o
good business on the streets Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

David Horner and wife, of the nortf
side of the county, we're shopping il
town last Friday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

A VOTE for the Republic a n
party means an endorsement of
Great Britain's destruction of
the two little South African re-
publics; the single gold standard;
trusts and Imperialism. Do you
want them?
Now FOR Kansas City! A
little over a month, and half the
voting population of Kansas
will want to be celebrating the
re-adOption of the Declaration OF
Independence and the nomina-
tion of the next president, at
Kansas City.
YESTERDAY, May 24th, the
South African war>was supposed
to have been closed and peace
inaugurated. We very much
fear that the Roberts variety OF
peace is a close kin to the
brand that Otis has been send
ing to this country from the
PHILIPPINES.
WHICH is the most elevating,
which inclined to make better
citizens of the Cubans: The old
lSpanish bull fight and military
rule or the American postal
robberies-and military rule?
"The Cubans are, and of right
ought to be, free and indepen-
dent citizens.
The law says, "Thou shalt not
steal a horse" and the punish
ment is confinement in the peni-
tentiary. The law says, tThou
shalt not form a trust," and the
punishment is confinement in the
penitentiary. But if a man
steals horse they hound him
with bloodhounds; if he organ
ICES a trust, they give him a ban
quet-W. j. Bryan.
The Seventh district muddle
will be adjusted soon by the
voluntary withdrawal of one oi
Che candidates. The other will
be elected by a good majority.
Republican money and influence
cannot keep things in the condi-
tion they now are in. In good
time for the campaign the fusion
forces will present a united front
to the opposition. Longs days
are numbered. Wellingto n
Voice.
SURELY, the world moves,
when the New York Times says
of Col. Bryan: cit is simple JUS
tice to say that the leader of the
democracy now presents a more
respectable figure than in any
previous year since he entered
national politics. The Bryan of
1900 stands before the people as
a man with the boldness of hon
est convictions. The sincereity
and courage of such an attitude
are admirable"
WEBSTER DAVIS is of the same
opinion as the editor of the DEM
oCRAT, when he says that "Presi-
dent Mckinley would be a good
man if he was not controlled by
bad men," What we want is a
president who will not be elected
by and under the control of the
enemies of good government.
VIM. j. Bryan will besuch a pres
ident. Even his bitterest enemies
concede that he is a man with
"the courage of his convictions. .
4 MCKINLEY will not be reelected
to the presidency. It has been
over thirty years since any man
was elected president for the
second term. The tendency o.
each administration has been to
look more towards strengthen
ing it's chances for a return to
power than towards good and
just legislation for the people
The masses of the voters recog
nize the danger of increasing
the power of individuals in higf
places, and therefore refuse to
re-elect either democrats or re
publicans to succeed themselves
Therefore, Mckinley will not b,
reelected in 1900.
The Populists and Democrat.
0f tho E4h A.,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

Miss George baiiey Is handling tn,
general ueilvcry AZ tne T. y.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

II farmers could be assured 20 cents
bnshel and upwards for the 1900
wheat crop they could afford to pay 50
tc $3.50 day for harvest help. They
FOR IN haof
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

THERE is a s'Little JOKER in
that Porto Rican bill with ven-
geance. The governing body of
the island is.to be a house of two
chambers. The members of the
council of the upper house are
not to be elected by the people,
but will be appointed by the
president of the United States.
This is not all either. Franchises
and special concessions of all
kinds, to capitalists to build
waterworks, railroads, gas
works, and furnish all kinds Of
public utilities, are to be granted
by this upper house, without the
representatives of the Porto
Rican people having a thing to
say about it. This is certainly
a great graft for the Mckinley
administration, and will probab-
ly enable it to secure several
millions of dollars donations
to the campaign fund this year.
NONE of our republican friends
have given any reason why the
present administration, with a
majority in both houses of con-
gress, with the courts and attor-
ney general, have not only made
no effort to stop the increase OF
the trust power through the laws
already enacted, but have made
no effort in congress to enact
new measures looking to the
suppression or CONTROL of trusts
and combines. We tell you
what every observ a mt nan
knows-that the republican adj
ministration does not want to
antagonize the wealth-manipu-
laters; does not want to get their
i'll will by doing anything to cur
tail their power or stop their or
ganization, because that admin
istration expects the aid and
support of all large combina-
tions of capital in the coming
presidential campaign. And they
dare not deny this fact.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

s 70 De satisfied is to be happy
Lunch at McCuil0ug's.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

VIM. Cook was down from the wee
part of Walnut township Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

The past week Was dandy weather
for setting OUT tomatoes and cabbage
plants.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

New collections of plants Saturday
at residence of Mrs. Ella Stoke.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

Saturday las. being the birthday au>
niversary of Art Gould, south of the
river, about dozen of his friends
punched up lot Of eatables and drink
ables and dropped in on Art to spsDd
the evening and cheer him on his lonely
WAY
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

The town was lively last Saturday,
the fine weather bringing many hun
dreds Of farmers into town to do shop
ping.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

Get results. by advertising in the
DEMoCRAT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

Regular Monthly meeting Of the city
fire department tonnight-Friday the
25th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

better get ON Tho DEMOCRAT lis
and keep abreast OF the times.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

Mrs. Ross, formerly of the north part
OF the county, who has been in very
bad health for long time. is now so
far recovered as to be around attend
ing her household duties.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

}. w, HelZer - so Tar recovered =
to De On The streets again.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

LADIES' am prepared to furnish
plants of all kinds. for potting, bed.
ding, and decorating. at prices from
to 80 cents each. Call at residence and
see them. MRS. ELLA M. STOKE
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

Harvest will commence south of the
able weather.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

Fifty cenLs viii secure you th
DEMOCRAT To Jan. l, 1901.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

Do not neglect to get ready for q
county fair this fall.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

Tom Harrison, OF ElllnwoOd, was uI
10 Inc county seat Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

Henry Essmiller was down from
near Heizer. Monday. hauling out
lumber for VIM. Essmiller's new
house.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

MULEs-Severals span Of good work
mules for sale. All we'll broke and in
good flesh. Good harvest teams.
WALTER B. CORNELL
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

A Kansas paper has figured out the
following difference between Massa-
chusetts and Kentucky: "Massachu-
setts produces boots and shoes, while
kentucky produces shoots and hooZa ,,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

The commissioners meet as Board
OF Equalization next Monday = week.
June 4th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

Mrs. Mary Rock we'll was down from
near Verbeck, Monday, driving bacl
Tuesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

The Populists and Democrats
of the thirty-fith senotorial dis
trict-composed of Barton, Rice
and Stafford cOunties-deserve a
great deal of credit for the man.
ner in which they conducted their
convention held at Ellinwood
last Wednesday to nominate a
candidate for the state senate.
The most perfect harmony and
|good feeling prevailed through
out and as a result the gentle
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

Candies are nice, especially when
FRESH and PURE. That sis the kind
you always find at Rathburn's Candy
Kitchen.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

a pleasant dance was enjoy cd By
the young folks, at the home of Jacot
Alfs. in Buffalo township, Friday eve>
ming of last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

Attend the township caucuses, and
attend the convention.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

Those striking street car men Of st
Louis should come to Kansas and help
garner the greatest wheat crop or
record
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

Now FOR Kansas City! A
little over a month, and half the
voting population of Kansas
will want to be celebrating the
re-adOptiOn of the Declaration OF
Independence and the nomina-
tion of the next president, at
Kansas City.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

The June term of district court
opeus at Great Bond Q week from
next Tuesday. The jury ought to get
through their duties before time to
deliberate on the wheat.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

Albert Kuhi, of the east side, was q
caller Monday. He says that probably
half the farmers in this county now
haye their wheat protected by hail
insurance,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

B. W. Sperry. Que Of the editors and
publishers of the Hedrick, Iowa,
Herald, came out last week to visit his
cousin, Editor w. H. Carr Of the
Holsipgton Dispstch. Mr. Sperry is q
very bright young man, and gets up q
neat and neWsv paper.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

An exchange prints the following rs
to the meaning OF ''getting the
mitten": A century ago gloves we're
unknown in the country towns.
Mittens were knitted and worn In all
families. It u young IMAM in walking
with . girl of his choice was holding
her mittened hand to keep it from get.
ting cold. and took that opportunity to
urge his suit, and the offer proved &C.
ceptable, the hand would remain. II
taken by surprise. IN effort to with,
draw the hand would leave the mitten
So the suitor would get tho mitteu
but not the b md.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

Democratic county nominating con-
yontiOn next SaLureAy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

Aguiualdo must be of the feline
race. He has been reported killed
nine times. and bought off as many
times. But, like the cat. be "came
back
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

The flowers do bloom in the spring,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-05-25

The days of many dogs are number
ed-provlding the marshal has nerve,
q good gun. and is . fair marksman
Tomorrow is the last day of grace to,
DaV dog tax