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The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-01

and 1t can be made quite as comforta-
BILE for resting as those now IN use.
The attachment to the tree Is made by
a ball and socket joint and the two
hooks. with the suspending cables. the
joint allowing the hammock to swing
laterally In substantially the same
plane. BY providing duplicate heads
for suspending the hammock it can
be moved around the tree into another
position as the day advances, thus al
ways keeping unGer the shady side OF
the tree. and when not In use it folds
up fiat for storage In small compass.
The inventor Is Malachi D. Hun Of
Carthage. Ill.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-01

ut the remark; and when the two gen.
tlemen went to search the house. they
stood with their back to their chamber
doors. daring them to enter. and they
did not.
All the servants were discharged the
next day, and two weeks after the
whole Of New York rang with the story
Of one of the most horrible murders
that had ever been committed. One
OF the victims was not quite dead when
the crime was discovered, although
she expired few hours after the fear
full injuries she had received But she
lived long enough to be the means of
bringing the dread band to justice. A
widow lady, with her two grOwn-up
daughters, three younger children and
their governess, resided In one Of the
new streets uptown; they We're COM
fortably Off, and the lady. whose name
was Maynard. was In the habit Of keep
Ing rather a large sum of money in her
desk.
Her house was broken into by men
with white masks. and the whole Of
the family slaughtered with the ex-
ception Of the governess. who lived
long enough to tell the story. She had
been left for dead by the monsters,
who decamped after their deed of
blood with all the valuable they could
find. And it appeared that two new
servants Mrs. Maynard had engaged
a few days before were in league with
the robbers, and had assisted them in
the commission Of their crimes. The
servants were arrested, and, finding it
was all up with them. the youngest,
who turned out to be no other than our
Margaret, confessed to having been
engaged in no less than fourteen bur-
glaries. The band had several women
In their employ; their part was to get
places, and by that means let the men
into the houses. Moreover, she &C.
knowledged that their motto was
Dead men tell no tales" SO they gen.
orally added murder to robbery. The
whole band was broken up after that:
but we never forgot the escape we had
had and were most particular after,
while In New York. to have our rooms
upstairs. York News.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-01
STAGED tho Case Plainly.

Here 10 a letter from w. o. Towns.
end. farmer living on the Santa Fe
near Marceline. Kan, which brought
Immediate settlement when received BY
the claims department Of that rail-
road:
Dear Sir-I have only one wife and
dve children-no mother-in-law. Last
Monday night, about two and one-half
miles east Of Marceline. the cars hit
Spot on her caboose end. We found
her Tuesday morning. April 10; she
was as dead as dirty doormat. She
left a son to low for her. Spot was
q common 10-year-old Music Fork
cow. worth $25. She was a fair milk
er; OF a kind disposition. During the
seven years we owned her she never
bit any Of the children. Please send
me $25 that may get COW. 90 we can
have milk for that calf and children.
and oblige."
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-01
The LloWeet Pri0o.

A cheap-jack butcher brought his cart
to standstill in Petticoat lane. n
miserable old woman eyed closely The
heap Of bones and gristle which was
referred to by the butcher a. Joints and
steaks. She was evidently very poor
indeed, as she hesitated to pay "a for 8
scaleful Of selected bits"
ERE. 'aye'em for tuppence," growled
the butcher.
''T00 much" said the woman.
"'Ave 'em at penny
Still the woman hesitated.
There was a look Of pity, mixed with
disgust. on his face 40 he yelled:
.'Still too much? Ere. 'ans I'll TN
turn me back while you sneak emp
London Spare Moments.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-01
SINGLE TREE HAMMOCK.

The novelty of the hammock shown
IN the picture consists in its ability to
Keep on the shady side of the tree at
all hours of the day. and it also has
the advantage Of being adapted for use
on single tree or the side of q house,
where only one support is available.
OF course. it will not curve from end
to end like the ordinary hammock, but
1t has a swinging motion Of its own,
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-01

type. and can be worked to Ave times
normal capacity without any injurious
effects.
The batteries are fitted in the rear
portion Of the carriage. and contain
sufficient energy for thirty-flve or forty
miles on one charge. The car IL cleo
trically Lit and fitted with japanned
lamps. relieved with silver-plate At
tings; the wheels are Of bicycle type,
and fitted with 8-inch pneumatic tires.
speed Of car 10 from six miles to four.
teen miles per hour.
The Queen herself has become an ex.
pert driver. and derives great pleasure
from this pleasing little vehicle, which
10 now quite familiar In the neighbor-
hood Of 6andringham.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-01
Advantaees Of tho Doctor.

Physicians, ike clergy men, are con.
cerned in trying to make their fellow
men better, but they have a great ad.
vantage over the clerical brethren in
being able to shape their lives accord.
ing to their whims and necessities with.
out undue criticism from their fellows.
We prefer that our doctors should be
good men. We insist that they shall
have a high degree Of professional
honor. We expect them not to be un-
duly mercenary, and not to grudge a
fair measure Of their time to the public
service. But we don't concern our
selves about what they eat, or drink. or
smoke. or how they choose to have
their share OF sun, says writer In
Harpers Weekly. We don't even in
sist that they shall practice what they
preach. and we should be disappointed
II We did. for though doctors spend
their lives in efforts to induce people to
take care Of their health, 1t Is unusual
for busy doctor to take even ordinary
care Of himself. His sleep is broken.
his meals are irregular, he Overworks
himself; very likely he smokes too
much. But as long as our confidence in
his skill is unimpaired we don't criticise
him.
Doctors are supposed to know what
lie good for themselves, and in their
hands we leave the responsibility for
their own cases AZ well az for ours, To
be sure, we scoff a great deal at the
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-01
QUEEN AlExANDRA'S AUTO

Royal Lady Takes Great Pleasure In
l'r wing the Machine.
Queen Alexandra has become possess
cd Of victoriette which she has learn
ed to drive herself. Seated for two, its
framework is art1culated. SO that it
adapts itself to any unevenness of road
without stress or strain. The single
motor is Of horse power, of four pole
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-01

plain. but his tongue refused to make
an articulate sound. Covered with conf
fusion he touched the electric button
and alighted at the next crossing.
few Of the passengers smiled; one
or two even laughed. The bug was a
brazilian beetle attached to long pin
In the young wcman's hair,
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-01
OLD oENTLEMAn.s MISTAKE.

He Intended to Bs Kind hat Was Me.
unfer stnOd. 8#
He ID q dne old gentleman, every one
who takes daily trips on the -- street
car line will say 20. He 10 kindly con-
siderate Of the rights Of his fellow pas
sengerA and, though he usually Occur
pies the end seat, 1t Is not because he
insists upon having. but because his fel-
low passengers insist that he shall have
1t. His politeness 10 Of the old. old
school, and his Difference to the ladies'
Is beautiful to behold, says the Indian
apolis News. He has been seen time
and again when the conductor was
slow or remiss in his attention to wom-
en- with babies and washerwomen with
baskets to assist in taking them, with
their membranes, or and on the car.
In view Of these things, the happening
Of yesterday was pathetic.
A young woman. indeed an extremely
handome and well-dressed young wom-
an, was seated before him. The old
gentleman whose eyesight Is no longer
Of the clearest noticed bug In the knot
Of hair punched above the white neck
Of the fair young woman-a shining,
green bug, nearly as large as ones
thumb nail. He leaned forward to per
form an act Of kindness; he would
brush the insect away. He brushed
The bug. to his view, but took firmer
clasp on its lodging place.
The old gentleman made 4 second At
tempt With thumb and finger he seized
the insect and pulled vigorously. The
young woman turned ct this; IRE was
In her radiant eyes. anger IN her voice.
She uttered but one word
"0-fr!"
II was enough. The Old een4leman
vas paEayssd. He aA1smpted - a.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-01

Lord Ormonde Is one Of the most mo-
table men in the Irish peerage. He II
the hereditary chief butler Of Ireland
and vice-admirnl Of Leinster. Born ct
Kilkenny Castle on Oct. 5. 1874. he sue
ceeded the second marquis. his father.
IN the great estates Of the marquisato
10 1854. He was educated At Harrow
and Joined the First Life Guards IN
1868. retiring with the rank Of captain
ten years later. The marquis has Il
ways been devoted to the pastims of
yachting and 10 himself an excelleak
sailor. His warehouses 10 the daugh-
ter Of the ilrst Duke Of Westminstor.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-01
MARQUIS OF ORMoNDE

Succeeds king Ed ward a. Com N odore
Of the Yacht Squadron.
The Marquis Of Ormonde is now the
commodore Of the Royal Yacht Squad
ron. succeeding King Edward in that
position. The Duke of Leeds has been
made vice-commOdOre.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-01

SaPtah iaV heaty OF the
the Marshall
the
Kitchener
distinguished
Being in
British Captain Beatty He
thing besides his he
ability will him He
miraty.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-01
A Helpful Hint.

''Sir," began the beggar at the res.
taurant door. won't you help me to
get a square mealY
"No!" snapped the man who had inst
come out. But stayi Yes 1 wiz.
Here's . tip for You. II you succeed IN
raising the price Of square meal dom,
30 in that joint for It, for you won't
get It."
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-01
Deaotens IN Dead Iansuase..

Deficient In Dead Language
Cardinal Pedro Gonzales was pdoue
man who believed In the gospel q
peace. He noticed one day that :
priest In his train carried Z short sword
under his cloak. The cardinal reproyed
him. saying that q cleric should not
carry arms.
True" answered the priest humhly.
t'but carry the weapon only to defend
myself should be attacked BY Z dog
I'm that case" said the cardinal.
land II saw dog running toward
me, should begin to recite the 0capea
OF John"
That" returned the priest, would
be q wise thing. indeed, but may II mot
be that there are some dogs that do mot
understand Latin Y'-Youth's Com
paniOn.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-01
Japanese University TOR Women.

Japoneoo Unworthy nor WOm0n. s
The Japanese university In Toxic, ~
clusively for women. 10 approaching
completion, aud will 30 opsHsd so0eH
time this year. Three rich Japaneea
men have given enough to insurO -
completion Of the buildingp.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-01

A woman never realises the trouble
and work necessary to get hold Of .
dollar.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-01

DOG On Il" 4 boy saya WIN hyak
- r. - party. II hate = - insedueeA =
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-10-18
POLITICAL B1eoTs.

Kansas has produced many
freaks, many mental monstros-
tiles and political hoodoos-the
present election law, made by re-
publicans exclusively, for the sole
purpose of trying to bolster up
the republican party organiza-
ton at the expense of all hon
esty or equity-is one of the lat
ter, as we believe time will prove.
But for senseless, partizan polit-'
ical bigots they seem to have the
most despicable breed of them
down at Olathe, in Johnson
county, as evidenced by the fol
lowing from the Olathe Register:
"The narrow minded. small
souled, mean spirited and bigot ed
we have with us always. After
having invited Ex-Governor ST.
John to speak at the Mckinley
memorial exercises Thursday
afternoon, the committee in
charge yielded TO the protests of
a few bitterly partisan Repubai-
cans and DemOcrat-haters and
Withdrew the invitation. This
action on the part of the COM
mittee aroused storm of indig-
nation amongst democrats, pop
ulists and fair-minded republi-
cans and several people proceed
ed to discOnnect themselves with
the program. To discredit the
charge that the exercises were to
be an exclusively republican af-
fair, the committee has been try
ing to find sssome democrat to
take place on the program but
so far as we can learn up to going
to press, the committee has not
succeeded. The insult tosGover-
nor ST. John but manifests the
intense hatred with which the
noisy, narrow, nauseOus republi
. can regards those who differ with
him ing political matters. There
are only a few of them, but he is
always in evidence. AS Governor
ST. John was to speak on can
archy in FITS Relation to Civi
Government" the objection to
him could only be political, an6
every fair minded man must fee
Inundated that on such an occa
sion these political bigots coul6
not for once show a due REGARD
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-10-18
Election Pointers.

In accordance with the new elections
law trustees of the various townships
will find their duties a little more
complicated than heretofore. Of the
election judges the trustee selects one.
the central committee of the party
casting the largest number of votes in
the township selects one. the COM
mittee of the party casting the second
largest number of votes selects on-the
latter two to then be appointed by the
trustee.
In the townships of the third COM
missioner district additional ballot
boxes must be provided-the township
tickets to be deposited in one box. and
the commissioner ballots in the other.
Such votes must be counted separately
also.
The voter, when he calls for a ballot,
must tell the number of the road dist
riot be is in. and one of the judges
marks such number on the ballot.
Where no nominations are made for
township officers the voter must write
the name of every man he: votes fol
in the blank ticket Which will appear as
the last column ON the ballot.
Then there is lot of additional
red tape. about the way the vote mus
be counted and Tailed, and if there is q
single township comes in with ali the
requirements of the TOOL republican
law complied with, that township
should have prize.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-10-18

for common decency. Mr.. Nc
Kinley was president of the Uni
ted States, of all the people, not
of the republican party alone,
and democrats are as sincerely
grieved at his untimely death as
are republicans. But the spirit
which manifests itself in the in
suit to the distinguished Ex-Gov-
ernor of our state is growing in
Olathe, and bitter craftsmanship
WHICH forbids and criticises per-
sonal, social Or business friend
ship between republicans and
those of opposite political faith
is daily preached by members OF
the s'new push which boasts OF
it's money, it's power, and it's vir,
tue. We.donot believe the good
people of Johnson county, repub-
licans, democrats or pOpulists
will encourage the spirit or toler-
ate it's shameless effrontery.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-10-18
Petty Theiying.

1t seems thatGreat Bend is having
her spell of petty thieving. the past
week or more. The Armour Pkg. Co.
plant was entered Saturday night and
eggs in cases carted away. The same
night L. c. Miller's cigar factory was
burglarized to the extent of about
3. 900 cigars. Then some time Tues
day afternoon the residence of Bennie
McMullin was entered and SIS in
stolen. = So far, no traces of these
burglars are reported.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-10-18
What Irrigation Will Do.

Here is what proper irrigation will
do IN this country: J.'B. Naylor. who
resides in the southeast part of town,
raised this year on six square rods of
ground S12 worth of cabbage and So
worth of onions besides what the fam
lily used during the summer. This
ground also produced other vegetables.
and is now bringing forward fine crop
of turnips. MI. Naylor says he made
enough off of this tract of ground be-
sides what the family used, to more
than pay the taxes on his 6o.acre farm
adjoining Cimarron. In addition to
this he says his orchard produced the
finest peaches and apples he ever saw
grow land" said he, II think know
a good adple or peach, for 1 came from
a fruit country" Mr.. N. says it is all
due to irrigation. He pumps the water
with wind power, and asserts that you
can raise anything IN this country with
plenty of water. The cash income of
this tract was SzI. 1t is a safe esti-
mate to place the value derived from
the tract otherwise at 81. making
S25. There are 100 square rods in an
acre, or rs such tracts the size of Mr..
MAYORS "truck patch" At the ratio
of value obtained this season from that
six rods of ground, it vas worth $3.50
an acre. Well, If that is too large.
why, you can halve it, and if it yet
seems preposterous cut it in two again.
we don't care. as there are the facts
and the figures to show what may be
accomplished in this ''semi- arid coun-
try.-Cimarron Jacksonian.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-10-18
Proclamation of Eiect,or.

To WHOM 1T MAY CoNckRN- /, J. r. johnson,
Sheriff of Barton county, Kansas do hereby public
y proclaim and give notice that general eiec1lon
viii he held in Barton county Kansas, in the vot-
ing precincts thereof st the usual or designated
places for holding such election, on Tuesday,
Novem Der s. 1901, At which election the folfoW1n
officers viii be chosen. to-wlt-
One County Commissioner. Ord District
One Ownship Trustee in each township
One township Olerk in each township.
One Township Treasurer in each township
Two Justices of the Peace in each township.
Two Constables in each tow nship.
One Road Overseer in each district
, j. r. JOHNSON, Sheriff
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-10-18
Matte Doran INDICATED.

The case against Joel E. Jennings VS..
the State, in which we were the COM
planning witness, was tried by jury
trial this week at ST. John. The de-
PENDANT was found guilty and fined $50
and costs, making total Of about 5000.
The jury was out 80 minutes, when
they returned with verdict of guilty.
The counsel for the defense, was ably
assisted by D. A. Banta of Great
Bend. who Is an able jurist and whose
wise counsel was of valuable assistance
to the defense. 1t was a hard fought
case, but Wrong was on the scaffoid
this time and Right was on the throne
and welded her mighty scepter OF
power 10 the cause of Law and Order.
-Macksville Argus.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-10-18

Mr.. Grimes informs us that Swift
& Co.. Packers, of Kansas City, are
sending an automobile here for day
or two. to advertise the celebrated
hams. and haYe arranged with him 10
furnish the automobile with electric
current to glide over the town.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-10-18

Bert Krum came in. from Nebraska
the first of the week. He will visit
with the folks here for a while, and
then go down into the new Indian
ocunfrv
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-10-18

Monte Jordan aud wife, of the sout
part OF. town. had a son born to then
Tuesday of this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-10-18

Allen Curry, of a few miles north of
town, had a severe fall from a wagon
ole day last week, from the effects of
which he is SOW to recover.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-10-18

Fred Hemker, accompanied by his
wife and children. left on Thursday of
this week for quite an extended sit
to relatives and friends in Wisconsin.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-10-18

Order your sheet music from Chas.
Rathburn at the Candy Kitchen.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-10-18

A new baby boy. Tuesday. born to
Mr.. and Mrs. Mayhem of this city.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-10-18

VIM. Long is up from Cleo, Ok,
spend the winter here with his daueh
tiers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-10-18

Jacob Cell, of west. Clarence, was
transscting business in town Tuesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-10-18

Miss Zoe Chapman recently fell on
the sidewalk and is suffering eOnsid~
erably from an injured knee-cap.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-10-18

DR.. 81. w. Wilcox of Ellinw wood, was
caller on the DEMOCRAT Tuesday.
He will probably locate in Kansas
CITY. Mo-. in a short time
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-10-18

Benz. P. Unruh was down from Paw
nee Rock, Thursday
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-10-18

John Pritchard says he could catch
the chicken and cigar thieves-if the
loosers want them bad enough.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-10-18

Lemonade, pop, milk-shake, cool
summer drinks-at Rathbun's.
The Washington bee., 1901-08-10

the chalkline. Southland glared across
the white frontier at him, but made
no protest, even when the farmer took
Mrs. Southard out driving or 10 the
village picnics or to husking bees.
A week ago, 1t is said, Mrs. South
ard deposited the baby on the chalk
line and disappeared. She did not re-
turn that night. This the husband
looked upon as provocation to war,
and he went looking through the VIII
lage for facts. He started his dam
age suit against johnson as a result
of what he thought he discovered.
With his lawyer and d constable
Southland hunted Johnson to serve the
papers on him. They found him milk
ing a COW, He saw them first and hid
in a cellar. The subsequent hunt for
him included : chase across lots and
some tree climbing. He was served
eventually.
The Southards got some more chalk
and renewed the chalkline. The wife
sat on the south side of ii and sulked.
Together they talked to reporter.
sI love Johnson best, and I'm glad
90 get rid of my husband" said the
wife. IT married for a home and be-
-ause Mr.. Southland said he'd kill him
self if I didn't. / married him TO save
his life. I'm sorry / did it.
"It's his own fault. He let me go
with johnson while he danced and
firted with my younger sister. he
has proposed to her. She says so.
But I won't let him marry her while
I'm alive"
Keep your side Of the chalkline!"
exclaimed the husband, warningLx.
Keep your side yourselti" angrily
cried the wife.