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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
LEo's LOT iNToLERAsLE.
Archbishop Ireland Comments ON the Ne.
cesstty' from = Catholic Standpoint, AZ
. Temporal Princedom I'm Rome.

New York. March 4-Archbishop
Ireland. of ST. Paul, in leading mag
azine, writes of ssThe Pope's Civil
Princedom." He says in part: sThe
situation with which the pope is
now confronted is intolerable. In the
streets of Rome insult has been Of
fered to the cortege conveying to It's
last resting place in San Lorenzo the
dead body of Leo's predecessor. A
statue has been erected in one of the
public squares in honor of an ex-
communicated monk, whose sole
merit was that, in his day, he had
been the enemy of the papacy. The
head of the municipal government has
been dismissed from Office by minis/
terial decree because, on an occas1
when the Catholic world was hon
Leo as man and a pontiff,
to send to the vatican the e.
of his good will and that
league. The charitablal
the city, legacies
charity of ages,
from the control
handed, o1oyr to the
ties. MonAsteries and
been closed and the build
,cateds4
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
Sunk Moro ships Than Dewey.

The people of Poland have taken up
q subscription and given the author
of "Quo Vadis' beautiful home. The
people of this country did this for
Dewey because he sunk the ships Of
our enemies; but Sienkiewicz has not
only sunk the ships of Poland's enc
mics, but he has empaled whole ar
mics on stakes driven into the ground;
ne has made bonfires of his country's
enemies; he has swept them away by
battalions, regiments, brigades, divi-
sions corps, armies.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
Another Proof Thaf ~ Pave.

What pays? why, advertisi1g. in lis
paper. A letter from the makers Of Gne>
carets calls attention to the fact that within
FIVE years the sales have grown fl m moth
ing to six million boxes last year. 1nis goes
like Cascarets, advertise it properly and
literally and let all the people know about
it, it is sure to bring big results. Readers
who have never tried this famous remedy
every day life of ours, we all need something
now and then to help nature and there Is
10 better medicine in the world than Cas-
carets to stimulate the liver and bowels gen.
tly and naturally into healthy action
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
An Indiana Patriarch.

In a little log cabin on the borders
of the village of Bortville, Ind, lives
Riley Sheppard, man of 7a years
with his fourth wife and ten childr en-
TO comfort his declining days. In the
number of immediate descendants
''Uncle" Riley is formidable rival
for the patriarchs of old. In all he is
the father of 30 children, 90 of whom
are now living. His Oldest child is So
years of age and his youngest six
wears
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
Ancient and Modern Proverbs.
From the Brooklyn Standard Union

From the Brooklyn Standard Unlon-
"He who knows not, and knows not that
he knows not, is fool; avoid him. Hewho
knows not, and knows that he knows not,
is simple; teach him. He who knows and
knows not that he knows, il asleep; wake
HIM. But he who knows and knows that he
knows, is a wise man; follow him."-From
the Arabian Proverbs.
'sHe who travels BY the New York Gen.
trail knows that he rides over smooth and
level tracks, in luxurious trains, at great
speed, through the most delightful country,
ga at a cost of but two cents per mile. This
man is of sound judgment. Follow his ex-
ample, and you will be happy."-An Ameri-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

Sunday Opening Does Not Pay.
The senate has passed the house bill,
appropriating s5,OO0.Oo0 TO- the ex-
position at ST. Louis to commemorate
the centenary of the Louisiana pur-
chase, but it has tackled an amend
ment to the bill forbidding the open
ing of the gates on Sunday The St.
Louis managers arc said to be angry
because of this restriction. Chicago's
experience in regard to Sunday at
tendance at the worlds fair shower!
that it does rot pay to keep the gates
open on that day.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
Progress Of Missionary WORK.

The Culver has been making some
estimates of the missionary work nc
complished during the century by
Great Britain. Taking the leading or
CARNATIONS alone, it finds that they
have raised sos. O00. 900 and sent 5000
workers into the field. There are also
30 smaller societies enjoying the ad-
ministration of $4,000. 900 at the pres
emit time. It says: 'sIf we add this to
the amounts already noticed in other
branches of work we get the astound-
ing total of $500, 00O. 900 raised in tho
space of 100 years"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

Six wealthy clubmen in New York
have paid $4,000 for a site in East
Forty-ninth street on which they will
erect a $25o,0O0 apartment house for
themselves and their bachelor friends.
An automobile entrance and elabo-
rate quarters for horseless vehicles are
to be one of the features.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
More Presidents Than Kines.

There are over GO "rulers'" in the
world, and it is surprising to find that
the presidents outnumber the kings.
There are "a presidents and only 20
kings. But the balance is more than
made straight by the emperors, sui
tans, mikados, rajahs, khedives, ameers
and other potentates who prefer
their special title to that of king.
Only one reigning monarch of he
world, if we except her most inn
portant majesty Of China, is a woman.
This Is Queen Wilhelmina.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
Opening May Be Delayed.

Washington, March 5.@There is q
possibility that the opening of the
Kiowa and Comanche reservations
may be delayed 60 days beyond the
date fixed in the act The amend
ment agreed to in conference makes
a radical change in the general terms
of the bill as it originally passed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

Fortify Feeble Lungs Against Winter
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
Dewet Has Again Escaped.

Colesburg, Cape Colony, March 81
Fifteen hundred Beers with whom, it
is alleged, were Gen. Dewet and
former President Steyn, found a spot
near Colesburg bridge, where the
Orange river widens and the current
is slow. and they all crossed by swim
ming.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
The Verx Late.t.

Customer Here's q. piece of goods that
should make\ mice trousers, but the stripes
don't appeal to be Straight. They're
curved, aren't they?
Tailor-Yes, thea curve outward, you mo-
tice. That cloth IS signed especially for
bow-legged gents.-@PhEAS aesphn Press.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

Any fool can run the universe; the wise
man is he who can run his own house.
Rams Horn.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
Pensions to It's Employees.

The Pennsylvania railroad last year
paid nearly $25o,ooO in pensions to
1892 retired employees, nine-tenths of
whom are over 20 years of age. The
number of pensioners who died dur
ing the year was 1O2.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
west vlrxini..s Inauxuration.

Charles, W. Va, March 5.-The In
auguration of state officers took place
at noon. The procession marched
through the principal streets to tho
capital. Speeches were made by tho
outgoing governor, Atkinson. and the
incoming governor, White.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
Passed the Age Limit.

Miss Oldgirle-Oh, did you say was
croouette or coquette?
Mr.. Sourdrop-A croquette.
what a strange mistake! Whatever
made you say 'croquette?"
Because they don't make croquettes out
of spring chickens" Baltimore American.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
VIII Do for a Start.

Queen Wilhelmina allows her hus-
band the interest on 5O,00O,OOO guild
ers or $4,000, 900. At three per cent.
the young mans salary will be over
$11,500 a week, which ought to do for
= start.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

Jack-tDid Miss Withers make him wait
for an answer" Arthur-s'Yes; it was Is
minutes before they could bring her to-
Town Topics.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

PUTNAM FADELEss DYES do not spot,
streak or give your goods an unevenly dyed
appearance. Sold by all druggists.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
Fifty Soldier were Kiued.

Victoria, B. c.. March 5.-Ths
steamer Olympia, which arrived here
from the orient, brought details of
an explosion at Shan Hal Kwan, q
catastrophe in which so British and
Japanese officers and troops lost their
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
King Leopold's Expensive Automobile.

King Leopold, of Belgium, has or
dered an automobile travelling van
containing parlor, bedroom and
servants quarters, and to travel As
miles an hour. The machine win cost
$4,000.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

He had been trying all evening e Rake.
= good impression. He bad told al his
humorous stories and had given one inn
still unconscious. Thick-skinned, he failed
to perceive all her efforts to get rid of him.
Finally there was a deep silence. Fidgeting,
he grew nervous and cast about for some
thing to say. .Do you wear that sort of q
collar as a rule! No." the naughty maid
replied frigidly; Gas collar" Then hs
fied.-N. Y. Times.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
Plum for Kansas University.

The senate and house passed q bill
for $4,000 for the university of Kan
sas, which secured the claim from
the New England Emigrant Aid So
ciety. It grew out of the early troubles
in Lawrence.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

$50 the poet is financially embarrassed go
'I should say so. Why, he actually has to
eat breakfast foods for dinner.".Phla-
delphia Record.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
why He Sues for Divorce.

DR.. D. M. Smith, of Argentine, in mis-
suit for divorce, says his wife ''im-
pairs his practice by meddling with
the patients and keeps her ear con-
stantly at the keyhole of his Office
when he is transacting business"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
School Girl Runs Away.

Mollie Davis, a young Wichita girl.
disappeared from home and could not
be found. She had been attending
school and got into trouble and had
been notified to appear before the
principal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

He ION the train)-"Are you afraid Of
tunnels:" She-'Not when I'm with You. u
Town Topics.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

The great public schools Of tie hfgeeities
and costs no more than the poorest. Get it.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

"Hi, the boss says you can't smoke in
here" "Well, you go back and tell the
boss he's untruthful. "-Indianapolis News
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

Men do not begin to save money until
they have married, and women do not begin
till they have given up all hope of marry
ing.-Atchison Globe.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
A Hard One to Beat.

dred or more public libraries will be.
q hard one to beat. AS message from
one poor boy to other poor boys it's
possibilities for good are unlimited.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

Lots of people who are waiting for an
opportunity" observed Irving Tonne, the
philosopher, would have to have an intro
duction to one if it should come to Them
Indianapolis News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

You cannot be cheerful if you have dys.
pepsia: You wont have dyspepsia if you
chew Whites "Yucatan."
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
MAY BE ONLY a Rumor.

It is gossip at Topeka that the
friends of j. r. Burton are about 10
agree upon j. K. Cubbison, of Wyan-
dotte county, as their candidate fo-
United States senator in 1902 to
make the race against w. E. Stanley.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infalli
Samuel, Ocean Grove, N. j.. Feb. IL, 1900.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

Ask your Grocer for Red Cross Ball Blue
| Large o. package five cents
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

A coward encounters great many dan
gers that don't exist.-Chicago Daily
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
wholesale Liquor Dealer Quits.

AS result of the prohibition agi-
tation in Kansas, J. C. Stevens, of
Salina, one of the big wholesale deal
ers in the state, announces that he
will close out his present business and
open a wholesale drug house in Sa-
lima. All attempts to enforce the pro-
hibitory law against Stevens in the
past have been unsuccessful.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
Francis Murphy i'm Honolulu,

Francis Murphy, the temperance
lecturer and worker, is now in Homo
lulu, working in the interest of his
favorite reform. His meetings have
been attended by large crowds.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
MORE HEADS DEMANDED.
Ministers Ask That 1e Additional High
Chinese Officials BE Beheaded and 90
Provincial Mandarins Punished.

Pekin, March .5.-The emperor will
return to Pekin at the end of March.
A body guard is already assembling
at Sian-Fu. The foreign ministers
have demanded the death of IL addi-
tional officials and the punishment of
80 provincial mandarins. Smallpox
has broken out among the allied
troops.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

To Cure a Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Al
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Csc
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

It is easy to recover from another man,
adversity.-Ram's Horn.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
Cole WIN Stay Where Ho Il.

Gov. Stanley rendered the warden
ship of the penitentiary to State Au-
ditor Cole, but he declined it. War
den Tominson is anxious to be re-
ieved.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
Must Cut Their Weeds.

: A law which passed both houses
compells farmers to cut all weeds be-
fore they go to seed. A penalty of a
heavy fine and Jail sentence is fixed
for it's violation.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

When you go to buy biuing, ask for Red
Cross Ball Blue. Large package cents.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
Some Merit In the Claim.

It is now asserted that pepper is a
better vital elixir than salt. Some
body will claim next that the spicy
pumpkin pie is life preserver, and
there may be something in it.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
Albaugh Names His Deputies.

Morton Albaugh, who succeeds John
w. Breidenthal as state bank commits
sioner, has named his assistants as
follows: Field deputies, S. C Crum-
mer, of Republic, and Eugene Davis,
Of Johnson; Office deputies, Capt. w.
S. Albright, of Leavenworth and S.
p. Moore, of Douglas; stenographer,
Miss Anna Speck, of Lyon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
TOPICS OF THE DAY.
ONLY REMEDY Is Reseedinr.

How a desert can be made is illus
Srated in the ranges of eastern Wyo-
ming, where cattle have grazed in ex-
Sessive numbers. The only remedy
now is systematic reseeding.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

Riches have wings, but poverty mas spurs.
Chicago Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

Atchison cir b<>asted few years ago
: tnst : yt llen Were 90 anxious to marry her
tfat sie S,=ss;,st1aWD to see which SIZE
should ,sss' She drew the wrong straw
Atchison Globe.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

The best safe for a mans money is pru-
dent wife.-Chicago Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
Desperate Struggle with a Robber.

Frank Wharton and his partner, a
man named johnson, were to rob the
bank at Riley, but johnson gave the
officers information of the intended
raid. Just after midnight, while
Wharton was trying to open the safe
door, the sheriff and his posse came
upon him and after q desperate strug-
gle the robber was taken.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
rhieves strip Capitol Roof.

The Topeka police force is on the
watch for copper thieves who are de-
stroying the roof of the statehouse
by stripping it of copper.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
wanta q Public Library.

The Manhattan Library association
has succeeded in selling 200 shares at
SIS each, as start for the establish
ment of public library there.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
Growth Of the state Grange.

State Grange developed that there
were A oranges in the state, with a
membership of 1884; cash balance in
the treasury, $1,125.3O. The largest
grange in the state is at Cadmus.
Linn county, with 237 members, and
Hurricane grange, Usage county,
made the largest gain during the last
year, towit, 60 members.-Topeka Mail
and Breeze.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

Owing to the addition to the Mother
Bickerdyke homo a. an annex 70 the
State Soldiers' home, the appropria-
ton for the board Of managers has
been increased by the senate from ST.
500 to $500 per year
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
Married at Long Range.

Mrs. M. E. Peterson and John Rus
SELL quarantined in the formers
house at Parsons on account of small
pox, decided to get married and called
q preacher. He 'ttied the knot" while
standing so feet away from the cou-
ple,- who stood at an open window.
shouting the ceremony from the side
walk
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

"a {. t. city of Toledo,
vstesaid, and that said
81 theSala of One Hundred Dol
5ech and every case of catarrh that
be cured by the use of Halls Catarrh
FRANK j. CHENEY.
I'm to before me and subscribed in my
ice, this 9th day of December, A. D.
A. w. GLEASON,
Ut Notary Public.
rs Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
directly on the blood and mucous sur
of the system. Send for testimonials,
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
"a by druggists, 75c.
alrs Family Pills are the best.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
Paid $4,000 for 1000 Acres.

A party Of Iowa men have pur-
chased 1000 acres of farm land in
Franklin county at an average Of
about $50 an acre.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

AS usual, the state normal school il
faring well in this legislature The
total appropriations amount to $780,
600. and are divided az follows: Lii
brary, $50. 600; current expenses, $s2,-
600; summer school, 81, 900; compile
ton of gymnasium, $1,000.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

Kansas Got tho sink Banner.
At the national buttermakers' con-
vention, st. Paul, Mimi, Kansas won
the silk banner for the highest state
average, 1914.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
A SUMMARY OF KANSAS EVENTS.
Masonic Grand Lodge.

Masonic Grand Lodge.
The grand lodge of Free and Ac-
cepted Masons, at Wichita, selected
Fort Scott as the city for the next
annual state convention. The body
unanimously elected Perry NJ. Hois-
ing ton, of Newton, as grand master;
Thomas E. Dewey, of Abilene, deputy
grand master; Bestor G. Brown, of
Topeka, grand senior warden, and
Thomas Fitch, of Wichita, grand jun
Tor warden. Robert E. Torrington, of
Wichita, was reelected grand treas
urer, as was Albert x. Wilson, of To-
peka, grand secretary. The grand
treasurer reports balance in the
charity fund of $4,9Os.15, and in the
general fund of $1S,411.17. The grand
lodge last year appropriated $5,O76.75
for the Masonic home. Grand Secre-
tary Wilson reports the membership
at the close of 1900 to have been 21,-
COL. During the year LILO were ini-
tiated, 1854 passed, 1,527 raised, 637
admitted and III restored. During
the same year SOB Identified, 260 died.
393 were suspended and 10 expelled.
The Masonic library contains. II 1867.
volumes, and their value is placed at
VAVsVOOS OdoOo pun "a AAdA SOSgs
For New Swedish College.
The Swedish mission conference for
Kansas, western Missouri and eastern
Colorado, was in session last week.
The meeting was called especially tJr
the purpose of deciding as to whath@r
the proposed Swedish mission college
should be erected. It was decided that
the college would be built and meet
ing will be held at Randolph, Kan, in
May to decide where the institution
will be located, and the town Offering
the best inducements will secure the
school. It is proposed to make the col
lege one of the biggest educational
institutions in the state. Either Linds-
borg, Randolph, Clay Center or Salina
are the towns most likely to get the
school.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

No Prosecution In Hudson Case.
At the inquest over the body of Mrs.
Rosa Hudson, who was killed in the
joint raid at Wildwood, Leavenworth
county, the jury returned a verdict
that the shot was fired by persons
unknown to them. No attempt was
made to bring out who the raiders
were.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

The pay Of state legislators stopped
February %, and it was thought both
houses would adjourn March 4.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

Brown and Harvey Counties Lead.
Brown and Harvey counties lead in
the number of students represented
at the University of Kansas this year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

Gov. Stanley has signed the .shouse
bin prohibiting the sale Of morphine.
cocaine end choral except upon pre-
scription; also the bill providing for
voluntary Reorganization of school
districts and making arrangements to
convey children to school In sparse
districts.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
TO Fight for the british.

w. B. Leicester, of Manhattan, re-
ceived a commission in the English
army through authorities at Cape
Town and left Immediately for the
Transvaal, where he will be captain
of a troop of irregular cavalry. Maj.
Leicester was in the Twenty-second
Kansas in the Spanish-American war
and is now major of the First regi-
ment, K. N. G. He has been granted a
years leave of absence to cross the
water for Cape Colony service.