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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30
Effective Bird Laws.

From many parts Of New England
this summer comes the news that the
song birds seem to be more in evidence
than they have been for many years.
An old Rangely guide said recently that
it was hardly within his recollection of
The past 20 years that the birds had
been so abundant or of so many species
as they may be seen this year. In the
want of any other reason to account
for the welcome change it seems fair
TO assume that the New England laws
tor the protection of insectivorous
birds are beginning to have some eff
'ect-chicago Chronicle.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30
Book Reviews.

A recently issued book "The
Rationale of Fire Rates. by A.
F. Dean, a book upon fire insur-
ance, it's legislative and personal
aspects, is before us. From a
hurried perusal Of the introduc-
tory. and a study of the method
of the writer we see that the work
is written ina popular and at
tractive manner, showing the
authors thorough familiarity
with the subject. Property own
ers can study the work to ad.
vantage, as it treats Of. the risks,
responsibilities and duties of the
insured, as well as the reliability,
expectations and rights OF the
insurer. The work will be found
a valuable text book for under
writer's, and a study of it will dc
much to simplify the rating,
writing and adjusting of insur.
ance matters.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30
Pekins'. Mu.icS1 Pigeons.

picturesque feature of the life in
Peking is the flight of the musical
pigeons through the air overhead the
city. The thrifty Chinese, unwilling
to lose their aocks of pigeons, have in
vented small whistles or sets of pipes
which they fasten to the tail feathers
of their pigeons before liberating
them for exercise. The air rushing
through the pipes makes enough noise
to brighten away the hawks, who
would otherwise pouIce upon the pi-
geons. The sound of these "aeolian''
pipes is said to be extremely musical,
q "sweet, sad strain" of harmony.-N.
7. Herald.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30

NEVER find fault with your
county fair until you have tried
to make it success by helping
in some way. Take something
that will help out in the way of
exhibits. Grain, vegetables,
fruit or any thing that is pro-
duced on the farm will help out.
Don't go to the fair and say, 81
have better than that at home. "
You may have a great deal bet
ter, but prove your words by
taking it to the fair and getting
the prize.-The Live Stock Indi-
Gator.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30
The Retort Courteous.

A red-haired boy and companion
his own age sat in secluded corner of
a ferryboat' and prepared to shorten
their lives by INDUCING in the cigar
cite habit. please gimme a light, mis-
ter?" said the red-haired boy to face
tious man who sat near by.
"You don't need any light" was the
reply, with significant glance at the
boys top-dressing.
With scornful toss of the head the
boy with the scenic hair promptly re-
torted: eyes, an dis boat don't need
40 bellows nor no hot air longs you're
aboard
The facetious man sought seat else.
where.-San Francisco Wave.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30
PASSING OF THE L0HGHoRH.

An ancient. lons-horned bovine lAy dying by
the river.
There was lack Of vegetation, and the cold winds
made him shiver
A cowboy sat beside him with sadness on his face,
To see his final passing-this last of noble race
The ancient eunuch struggled and raised his
shaking head
Saying, II care not to hnger when all my friends
are dead.
These Jerseys and these Holsteins, they're no
friends of mine.
They belong to the nobility who live across the
brine.
Tell the Durhams and the Herefords when they
come a-grazing round
And see me lying stark and stiff upon the frozen
ground,
I don't want them to below when thay see that
am dead,
For was born in Texas near the River that is
Red.
Tell the coyot,s, when they me al night a.
hunting for their prey,
They might well go further for they III find it
will not pay.
II they attempt to eat me they very soon viii see
That my hide and bones are petrifed. they II
find no beef on me
past,
There was grass and water plenty, but it was toe
good to last.
l little dreamed what would transrire some
twenty seasons hence.
When the hester came with his wife, his dog and
barbed wire fence"
His voice sank to murmur. his breath came
short and quick.
The cowboy tried to skin him when he saw he
couldn't kick.
He rubbed his knife upon his boot until he made
it shine
But he never skinned old long-horn 'kase he
couldn't cut his rine.
And the cowboy riz up sadly and mounted the
cayuse,
Saying 1.-THE time has come when long-horns and
their cowboys are no use."
And while gazing sadly backward upon THU
dead bovine,
His bronx stepped in dog hole and fell and
broke his spine.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30
TO THE PATRONS OF THE GREAT
BEND KINDERGARTEN.

Since kindergarten opened
under the auspices of the Kinder
garten Association, Jan. 7th, the
average attendance has been six
teen per month. Since April
there have been six children in
attendance that received free
tuition.
The results achieved by the
board of the Association are
not as satisfactory as has been
expected, for the reason that
the kindergarten was not
patronized during the school
year as it should have been.
The board, however, is not loos-
ing courage; they are ready to
undertake their duties for the
coming year with renewed zeal
and the same enthusiasm with
which they commenced the work
a year ago. But unless the pub
lie and in particular the parents
of children of Kindergarten age
will lend the cheerful and con-
tinued help and patronage, their
labor of love will be in vain.
The fund raised by subscription
has been used for the purchase
of Kindergarten material, furni-
tnre, for the payment OF free
tuitionships and teachers
salary,
The Association appeals to the
public not to allow the Kinder
garten in Great Bend to suspend,
which at present seems almost
inevitable on account of the
empty treasury. 1t is sincerely
to be hoped that the ladies who
have faithfully worked for the
establishment of this institution,
the beauty and benifit of which
has been recognized in the educa-
tional world, will meet a hearty
response when they begin their
work for the coming year. II
solely remains with the patrons
of Great Bend whether they shall
have a Kindergarten or not
The managing board of the
Association is ready to do all il
their power for the good cause
provided the parents will show
their appreciation and act
accordingly. NM
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30
A Gift to the Chinese Empress.

The dowager empress of China was
the recipient on the occasion of her six
tieth birthday of an interesting pre-
sentation from the ministers of Eng
land and America. This consisted of
copy of the New Testament, bound
In silver covers and inclosed in a chased
silver casket, subscribed for by the
Christian women of China. On one
cover was a gold plate bearing the
words "Holy Classic of Salvation" The
subscribers numbered about 10, 900, and
The cost of the presentation amounted
to S., 250.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30
accordingly

The past week has seen, in the
telegraph reports from all over
the land, an unusual number OF
lynching and burning OF black
men for the uncomfortable crime.
Is the world getting better in
these days OF greed and avarice?
Or are the black men getting
worse? What has Hanna to do
with it?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30
"OLD NAN SWAMI"

Some years ago there lived in
Butler county a man by the
name of Swami. He was a plain
old farmer, without much educa-
ton, but he had lived in Kansas
for many years and had made a
speciality of noting the seasons
and studying the weather indica-
tions. He finally reduced his
experience and observations to
manuscript, and while Judge S.
r. Peters was in Washington,
sent the same to him to have it
brought to the attention OF the
national weather bureau. There
was nothing very artistic about
the get-up of the document but
there was contained in it some
valuable suggestions for the far
mer and predictions for many
years in the future.
The manuscript was rejected
by the government officials, and
some time afterwards it was
printed in book form by some OF
Swann's friends and some copies
were sold. The prediction for
1901 was made some fifteen
years ago, and it is interesting
to refer to it and see how nearly
the old weather man from Butler
county foretold what might be
expected. Here is what he pre-
dicted for 1901.
s'The year Of 1901 will be an
other drouth year with terrible
winter floods. Spring backward,
cold and dry, and dry it will con-
tinue; local rains only, and a few
at that, so that clear fields and
the harrow, lister and furrowing
out rule comes again; planting
deep and thin seeding, the har-
row and scratch. These dry
years make dust of the surface if
possible; it will hold moisture
back just where it should be to
make your crops. Fall rains will
come in here
This leads us to follow with his
predictions for 1902:
'The year 1902 will be an
other year of diminished rainfall,
yet it will be a propitious year
in Kansas. The rainfall will be
timely and well distributed, yet
it will be a year to clear away all
rubbish and harrow we'll all land
for spring crops; using the lister
for furrowing out for corn very
deep and early. Harrow and
scratch and make dust if yor
want good corn. Wheat will be
a fine crop this year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30
Clever Old Man.

she-Well. Arthur, did you tell dad
that little fib about the prospective
large salary you confidently antici-
pated you would soon be earning?
He (gloomily)-H'm-yes.
"Well?"
"He borrowed a couple of pounds on
the spot."-Punch.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30
CHARLES G. ABRAMsoN.

The Ladies' Aid Society OF the
Congregational church and their
friends will % received Ut the home
Of Mrs. ]. A. Sterett. assisted by
Miss Deighton, on Wednesday after
noon Sept. 4th. This being the first
meeting of the season it 10 hoped
there will DO full attendance
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30
A Habit of His.

"Si," yelled the neighbor from the
road, "your wife has jist run off with
Bill johnson"
'.She hez, hez she?" answered the
farmer in the field; wall, Bill allays
wuz a-borrerin' trouble. Git ap
khere!"-Indianapoli Press.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30
ARTIFICIAL sponse..

A large trade is done in Germany in
artificial sponges, which are produced
by a patented process depending prh-
:ipally on the action of zinc chloride
solution on pure Chicago
Chronicle.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30
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new evening paper. under the
editorial management of Gen j f.
Hudson. is thoroughly Kansan in
tone, and up-to- date In every partic-
ular. It contains ali the local, state
and telegraphic news Of the day, and
while strictly Republican in principle.
will comment upon the politics of
Kansas in thoroughly independent
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In order that readers of the DEMO
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Address all subscriptions to
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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30

If your friends from other counties
or states are to make you visit this
fall, have them arrange to come dur
ing tho county fair. 80 they can enjoy
its pleasures with the rest of us The
Fair opens September 18th and con.
tinues to the 2lst.
We shall have 1000 extra copies of
the DEMOCRAT Of next week to dis
tribute among the people whom we
believe will appreciate . good thing.
This paper will DO found-year in and
year out-the very best advertising
medium in tho county. Many success
full business men have already learned
this fact-others ought to.
The following officers were elected
Monday night Of this week, by Ep-
persons Military Band: Director,
Prof. e. e. Epperson; Business
Manager, W. r. Bunting; President,
F. E. Brown; Vice President, Harry
Ewing; Treasurer. Chas. Allen;
Secretary, Geo. Schridde; Trustees,
Claude Luse. Clarence Clark and
Bert Luse. These officers hold until
January. Tho elections will be held
semi.anuually after the flrst of tbs
year.
Mrs. John Weirauch returned from
her eastern visit, Wednesday evening
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30

The "cow tree of Venezuela gives a
fluid resembling, tasting like and
possessing close chemical affinity tc
COWS milk.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30

Sants Fe sells round trip tickets to
Arkansas City, Kas. and return. On
sale Sept. 1st to 9Th inclusive. Final
limit Sept. 7th, rate 4.4S.
W. TORREY, Agent. Santa Fe Route
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30

You have not yet brought tn
printer man that dozen of young chick
ems you were speaking to your Wit
about.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30

Henry Sellers rather stole march
on his friends here by going to Colorado
recently and returning with wife.
Henry will build him home on north
Main Street.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30

L. A. Turner writes from Denver,
Colo, for the DEMOCRAT to be sent
him. He also sends best remem-
ORANGES to Prof. Epperson. who is an
old schoOlmate of his.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30

For Gang, Single Sulkv ard Stier-
ing plows We are headquarters. repre-
senting the four leading factories OF
the world-the renowned and time.
tried Jno. Deere. J. 1. Case. Hummer
and Canton Lines, 1t is economy to
buy the best. Come and see US before
purchasing elsewhere.
THE GREAT BEND IMP. Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30
rem.Ie Doctor. I'M A.ia.

Within the last 20 years the number
sf American and English female ply
sicians in Asiatic countries has in
creased from 20 to 22O.-N. Y. Sun.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30

The WALNUT CREEK MILLING Co
have received car of IMPORTED Rus
sian seed wheat, of which every farmer
in Barton County should have few
bushels
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30

NJ. Caraway came out from Indiana
this week. to see his brother, George
who for the last few days has been
growing more feeble, and who is not
expected to survive much longer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30

IMPORTED seed wheat at 1925 per
bushel is the best Investment q
farmer can make, at least this is what
Secretary Coburn says, you can get
some of it, if you come at tonce.
WALNUT CREEK MILLING Co,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30
Gator
Gard Of Thanks.

We wish to thank our kind friends
and neighbors for their kindness to us
and our family during the loss of our
dear baby girl.
MAHALA g. ABRAMsON.
CHARLES G. ABRANsON.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30

More attention should be raid to the
roads in the vicinity of Great Bend.
There are several places that need re-
nririno
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30

We look anxiously for that game O.
base bell, between Ellinwood ant
Great Bend teams, to be played al
Great Bend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30

Probate Judge FEEDER performed the
marriage ceremony, Monday night for
Ralph Y. Sutton. of Lyle, Mo-, and
Ella Schneider, of Great Bend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30

A fool must now and then be right
y chance.-Cowper.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30

At the convention Of the Junior
League of the NJ. E. church. Mcs
Pherson District, held at Lyons Mon-
day of this week Miss Meta Woodward
Of this city was elected second vice.
president.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30
FAN term of Central Normal College

Fall term OF Central Normal College
opens Tuesday Sept. 3rd, at ga m.
Many old students and q large number
OF new ones will be enrolled. The
Shorthand, Commercial and Teachers
Courses viii have the greatest number
|of members.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30

Sheriff Johnson-not to be outdont
by the "kid"-ha I'D lively runaway out
on the ranch, Monday, having buggJ
somewhat smashed up.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30

Mrs. Sid Newcombe and children
are visiting with relatives in Wichita,
this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30
Gilmore showed

Mrs. M. Gilmore showed US q
sample Of peaches grown on the home
place this year, that are just magnifi-
cent. She says the trees are well
filed, aud the fruit is all maturing,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30

There are a number of street and
alley crosswalks that ought to be put
in now, before the rough fall weather
commences.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30

Geo. Brisby and wife are rejoicing
over the arrival of fine girl baby,
Wednesday night.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30
LOCAL AND PERSONAL COMMENT,

See Chas. lRathbun, at the Candy
Kitchen, Tor the finest of cool summer
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30

On Saturday. Sunday and Monday.
Sept. Z, 8. 8 those who desire his SER
vices will find DIR. VIM. A. Phillips at
Hotel Greene. Call early and make
appointments. He treats all diseases
Of the eye and ear. and fite spe:tacles.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30

Mrs. E. G. Kent and children left
for their home in Clinton, Mo-, We'd
nesday evening, after having spent q
few pleasant weeks visiting with Great
Bend relatives and friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30

Did you buy book from the street
peddler? If 80. why did you not buy
the same book from our home mer
chants who are here year in and year
out and help to build up the country
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30

Married, Wednesday. Aug. %, by
Rev. Lucas, Alfred Johnson and Liz.
zie Sellers. colored, both of Great Bend
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30

a. j. McAdams, of the Santa Fe,
will 60 to Topeka to the company
hospital for treatment
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30

Mr.. Woodward, the weather signal
man, has found that ssIocal showers
flag which has apparently been lost
for the past three months
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30

The cowboy tried to skin him when he saw he
couldn't kick.
He rubbed his knife upon his boot until he made
it shine
But he never skinned old long-horn 'kase he
couldn't cut his rine.
And the cowboy riz up sadly and mounted the
cayuse,
Saying '"The time has come when long-horns and
their cowboys are no use.''
And while gazing sadly backward upon this
dead bovine,
His BRONX stepped in dog hole and fell and
broke his spine.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL COMMENT.
See Chas. Rathbun, at the Candy
Kitchen, TOR the finest of cool summer
drinks.
Mrs. Sid Newcombe and children
are visiting with relatives in Wichita,
this week.
More attention should be raid to the
roads in the vicinity of Great Bend.
There are several places that need re-
priring.
There are number of street and
alley crosswalks that ought to be put
in now, before the rough fall weather
commences.
We look anxiously for that game of
base bell, between Ellinwood and
Great Bend.
Sheriff Johnson-nOt to be outdone
| by the "kid"-h I'D lively runaway out
on the ranch, Monday, having q buggy
somewhat smashed up.
Probate Judge FEEDER performed the
marriage ceremony. Monday night for
Ralph Y. Sutton, of Lyle, Mo-, and
Ella Schneider, of Great Bend.
Colo, for the DEMOCRAT to be sent
him. He also sends best remem-
ORANGES to Prof. Epperson. who is an
old schoolmate of his.
The WALNUT CREEK MILLING Co
have received car of IMPORTED Rus
sian seed wheat, of which every farmer
in Barton County should have few
bushels.
Henry Sellers rather stole march
on his friends here by going to Colorado
recently and returning with wife.
Henry will build him home on north
Main Street.
IMPORTED seed wheat at 1925 per
bushel is the best Investment q
farmer can make, at least this is what
Secretary Coburn says, you can get
some Of it, if you come at iOnce.
WALNUT CREEK MILLING Co.
NJ. Caraway came out from Indiana
this week. to see his brother, George
who for the last few days has been
growing more feeble, and who is not
expected to survive much longer.
Did you buy book from the stree,
peddler? If 80. why did you not buy
the same book from our home mer
chants who are here year in and year
out and help to build up the country
Mrs. E. G. Kent and children lef,
for their home in Clinton, No., Wed.
nesday evening, after having spent 9
few pleasant weeks visiting with Great
Bend relatives and friends.
Mrs. M. Gilmore showed US q
sample Of peaches grown on the home
place this year, that are just magnifi'
cent. She says the trees are vel
filed, aud the fruit is all maturing,
At the convention Of the Junior
League of the NJ. E. church, Nc,
Il
Pherson District, held at Lyons Mon
day of this week Miss Meta Woodward
Of this city was elected second vice.
president.
| On Saturday. Sunday and Monday
Sept. Z, 8. 8 those who desire bis ser,
vices will find DIR. VIM. A. Phillips d
Hotel Greene. Call early and make
appointments. He treats all diseasei
Of the eye aud ear. and fits spectacles
Fall term Of Central Normal COLLEGE
opens Tuesday Sept. 3rd. at 8 g. "a
Many old students and q large number
of new ones will be enrolled. Tn.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-08-30

Lloyd DeMotte returned Thursday
from Pueblo and Colorado Springs.
where he has been for the past month,
to benefit his health.