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The Conservative, 1901-11-28

have broken down from overwork in
the schools. My present public posi-
tion compels me to know that one Of
the great evils in our civilization in
this country is the early physical and
mental breakdown Of many Of our men
and women through the great strain
of modern society. 1t is crying
shame that this great fault Of over
work should reach as far back in life
as the school room, and thus early
cause the blighting of all hopes for
many of our most promising children.
The course of study in our gram
mar schools should not require the
children to take home their books at
night to study in order to keep up
with their classes. Such a system is
as barbarous for small children as the
factory system which Mrs. Browning
painted so vividly and pathetically
years ago.
Only second in Importance to this
evil of overwork of the children is
the difficulty the teachers have in
doing successful work, handicapped
as they are by the number of studies
that must be taught.
With this intricate and complex
course of study attempting to lay
down a program for the entire course,
particularizing as to everything that
should be taken up by the teachers,
how can we expect them to be much
more than mere autOmatons. 1t will
surely follow that the teachers, with
the method and manner of teaching so
fully set out, will give much less
thought to their work than they would
if some freedom of choice were given
them. The course of study in our gram
mar schools could be narrowed to the
great advantage of our pupils, and
without stopping to discuss the sub
jects that ought to be dropped, 1 must
earnestly insist that there can be no
question that our schools are attempt
ing to teach too many things. What
we want is more quality and less
quantity.
Wasted Time.
Too much time is still taken in
teaching facts that no one cares to
remember-facts that can be Of no in
terest to the child of his age or his
advancement-facts that we ourselves
will not remember unless we are es-
pecially interested in them. This mis-
take is not new to our age or time.
You will rememb er that Mr. Thomas
Gradgrind, in Dickens story, "Hard
Times" laid down for the schools of
his time the following course of
study: "Now. what want is Facts.
Teach the boys and girls nothing but
Facts. In this life we want nothing
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06

Miss Bessie kellogg, President of the
Young Woman's Club, of Valley City,
North Dakota, writes the following
from First street, South, Valley City,
North Dakota:
"Ever since mafuredI suffered with
severe monthly pains. The doctor did
NOT seem to understand what the
trouble was and the medicine he pre-.
scribed from time to time did not heIp
me. He finally suggested that have
an operation. One Of my friends who
had been cured of q similar affIictf0n
through the use Of Peruna, advised me
to give Ii a trial first, and so used it
for three weeks faithfully. MY pains
diminished very soon and within two
months had none at aM
8" This IS six months ago, and dur
ing that time Ihave not had an ache
nor pain. Igive highest praise to Pc
runa. Every woman ought to use II,
and feel sure that IL would bring per.
feet health. "-BESSIE KELLOGG.
The experience of Miss Bessie KEEL
log, of North Dakota. ought to be read
by every girl in the land. It is criti-
cal period in a woman's life when she
ceases to be a girl and becomes a wom-
an. Very few pass through this period
without some trouble. The doctor is
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06
PE-RU-NA AvERTS DANGER
I'm That Critical Time When a Girl
Becomes Woman.

called and he generally advises an op-
GRAFTON. Perhaps he viii subject tho
patient to long series of Experiments
with nervines and tonics. The reason
he does not often make a cure is be-
cause he does not recognize the trou-
BILE.
In large majority of the cases ca
tarrh of the female organs is the
cause. Peruna relieves these cases
promptly because it cures the catarrh-
Peruna is not palliative or sedative
or nervine or a stimulant. It Is .
specific for catarrh and cures catarrh
wherever it may Turk in the system.
This girl was lucky enough to find
Peruna at last. As she says, the doc
tors did not seem to understand what
the trouble was and the medicine he
help her. PERFUME hit the mark At
once and she is now recommending
this wonderful remedy to all the other
girls in the United States.
Thousands of the girls who look as
her beautiful face and read her sim
cere testimonial, viii be led to try
Peruna in their times of trouble and
critical periods. Peruna will not fail
them. Every one of them will be glad
and it is to be hoped that their en-
thuslasm will lead them to do as this
girl did-proclaim the fact to the
world so that others may read it and
do likewise.
Mrs. Christopher Fliehmann, Am
sterdam, n. Y, writes:
81 have been sick with catarrh of tho
stomach and pelvic organs for about
five years, and had many a doctor, but
none could help me. Some said would
never get over it. One day when I
read your almanac saw those who
had been cured by Peruna; then j
thought I would try it. I did, and
found relief with the first bottle took.
and after two more bottles I was as
well and strong as I was before..-
Mrs. Christopher Fliehmann.
If you do not derive prompt and sat
isfactory results from the use of Pc
runa, write at once to DR.. Hartman,
giving full statement of your case
and he will be pleased to give you his
valuable advice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman, President cf
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06

She was = very laxative old aunty and
her memory was remarkable. Her nephew
from the city soon realized the strength Of
both of these characteristics.
Say, aunty," he put in when he found an
opening in the old lady's continuous chain
of "reminiscences, did you ever know the
Skeeter family that used to live around here
somewhere"
knew 'em all" cried the old lady, with.
out a moments hesitation. yes. indeed
did you know Amosw continued the
joker.
Amos Keeter!" cried the old lady again.
well, I should say did. Many's the party
he's taken me to. Amos Keeter? Dear,
dear, how his name does call up the good
old times!"
And then the wicked nephew had to go
out behind the woodshed to laugh.-Ceve-
land Plain Dealer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06
Decidedly Up to Date.

us she an up-to-date grip he re-
peated. els she? Well, rather. Why,
do you know what she did?"
s'What?"
"Well, sir, when the young man to
whom she was engaged began to
show indications of desire to re-
consider, she went into court and
applied for an injunction to restrain
him from breaking the engagement.
Chicago Post.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06

Relic.

Above his head, as he worked, there
aung, in an elaborate frame, dollar
oil.
"a relic with history, I doubt
aot!" observed the other.
eyes, the trophy of my really first
great financial victory" replied the
man of affairs. sit is the first dollar
ever escaped from summer hotel
with!'
When asked if he had had recourse
to rope ladder he merely laughed,
denying nothing.-Detroit Free Press.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06
His Formula.

"Do you think the three RS are
all man needs in dis ife?" asked
Flooding Pete.
What's de three R's?" asked
Meandering Mike.
''Why, readin', 'ritin' an 'rithme-
tic"
''No; dey don't count. WhaS a man
wants to look out for is de three BIS
bed, board an ashington
Star
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06

"What beautiful gown Mrs. Spin
giles had on at the reception" re-
marked Mr.. Cumrox.
81 am glad to see you showing SO
much taste and discernment!" ex-
claimed his wife.
ooh, knew couldn't go wrong on
that proposition. Her husband told
me that gown cost him over $500.
Washington Star.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06
Broke Them All Up.

HusbaudIYou were not so late as
usual to-day.
Wife-No; the meeting of the So
:iety for the Emancipation of Wom-
IN from the Thralldom of Men had
30 be postponed.
Husband-What was the matter?
Wife-One of the members came in
with crinoline on. and we all rushed
cut to buy one.-N. Y. Weekly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06
Her First Potato Salad.

She boiled the eggs and sliced them with
discriminating care,
She cut the onions finely, with a most inn
portant air;
With comprehending art she mixed the
golden mayonnaise,
Which, really to her credit. was deserving
highest praise.
Then she added the potatoes Cumming
gay a little BALLAD.
As she thought: How pleased will hubby
be with this delicious salad
But at lunch she was the saddest little
girl you ever saw,
When he said: AREN'T these potatoes
dearest, just little raw?"
London Tit-BttS.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06
Encouraging.

Tess-There goes Ursula Hope with
Jack Timmid.
Jess-Yes, she's setting her cap for
him.
Tess-Do you really think she cares
for him?
Jess-Yes, indeed. You know her
full name is Ursula May Hope. Well,
she signs all her letters to him now:
u. May Hope."-Philadelph Press.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06
Signs and Tokens.

"I met the new bride out on the
boulevard; she's keeping house."
How did she look?-and how do
fou know?''
"Oh-she had on a lovely white
frock, with white chiffon pompon
IN her hair; and she had loaf of
bread under her arm."-Chicago Rec
ord-Herald.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06
HI. Cla..incation,

!. There was rug on the line that needed
attention, and she had been looking for
some able-bodied man.
Are you a carpet beater?" she asked
of the hobo who applied for little financial
assistance.
hastily backed away I'm dead beaten"
81 don't believe you do any beating at
ALL" she retorted.
"Just give me chance" he said, "to beat
happens "lChicago Post
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06
His Plight Explained.

II saw Binks to-day and he was in
terrible shape-both eyes closed and
bruises all over. He isn't a quarrel
some man, is hep"
"Oh, no; quite the reverse. He
never sees q quarrel that he doesn't
want to act as peacemaker."
"Ah, that explains it, then.'.Chi-
cago Post.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06

Collector-Say, I'd like to know
when you are going to settle this
bill? 1 can't afford to come around
here every day in the week.
Slowpay-You can't, Ell? Then what
day will it be convenient for you to
call?
Collector-Monday.
Slowpay-Very well; call every
Monday.-Chicago Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06
Pressing His Shit.

you're the flower of my life!" he whis-
pered,
And she blushed as she answered: Eyes
Which flower do you mean? well
darling,
It's the pansy mean. I guess
"And why do you say the pansy?'
Because it's nice to press
-Philadelphfa Bulletin.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06
A soeiai sherlock Holmes.

t'She claims to,be from the east, we said,
referring to the new arrival.
81 have my doubts,' remarked the OBJ
servant person "Have you noticed that
when she shakes hands she only raises her
hand to her chin? I do not think she il
from any farther east than Pittsburg."
1t is well, when in society, to take note
of these little things.-Baltimore Ameri
can.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06
The Ru.ieat of Am.

They say the bee is busy, and it is;
Where flowers bloom it's always after biz
But when, a-weary, go out to sit
And rest upon the porch. such nights as
these,
1t seems to me that for '-get-up and git''
The she mosquito beats the busy bees.
Chicago Record-Herald.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06

Mrs Graves-He is SO cold! It is dread
full! I sit all the evening playing upon the
piano, and he sits in his chair and never
utters word the entire evening.
Mrs. Wyse-Sits and hears you play all
the evening? Why, you silly woman, it is
evident he loves you to Observation-Disclosures
TRANSCRIPT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06
A Natural Inferenc,

Charley Litewate-Tve got deuce
of headache, don't yer know.
Sarcastic Friend-That so? Mist
be one of these "aching voids' we
sometimes read abont.,Judge.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06
Not WholIv n~h.--.a

Dolly-Then you and Kitty are not
friends any more?
Polly-No; but she still tells me
all the compliments she gets.-Chi-
cago Record-Herald.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06
Got Thinr. Mixed.

, Mr.. Suburb-Well, how are you get
ting along with my artesian we'll?
Contractor (despondently)-We are
down 500 feet and haven't struck rock
yet.
Mr.. Suburb-Rock? Good lands!
You've got things mixed. told you
to bore for water, man-water!
don't want stone quarry.-N. Y.
Weekly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06

1t must be heavenly to be baby and be
privileged to screw up your face and howl
whenever people you don't like speak to
you-Atchison Globe.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06

When your troubles are so firmly anchored
in your mind that you dream of them, whoa!
-Atchison Globe.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06

IF you want to be cured of cough use
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06
II have been unlucky three

He-I have been un1ucky three
times.
She-How?
He-My first sweetheart became
nun, my second married another man
tere Welt.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06
Like an EmplOye.

When the night Waterman found
strange man stealing funds from the vault
of the bank his indignation knew no bounds.
you've got your nerve!" exclaimed the
Waterman. "Anybody'd think you was en-
ployed here actuallyi"-Puck.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06
Generous.

"He has married a fortune, but he is too
generous to keep it long"
"Yes?"
WHY, even his wife has only to ask him
for money and she gets it!"-Detroit Free
Press
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06
"A Rea.onahIe auerx.

Johnnie-Wuz Samson strong becoz he
had such long hair?
Father-Yes, my son.
"Is that why you're afraid Nv maw?"-
Ohio State journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06
Quite Proper.

our way talking about their truck
patches. Wonder why they call them
patches?
Citiman-Why not? They're sewed on,
you know.-Philadelphi Press.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06

Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever
used for all affections of the throat and
lungs-Wm. o. Endsley, Vanburen, Ind.
Feb 10, 1900.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06
Microscopic Metaphysics.

Mrs. Hoyle-I can read my husband like
q book.
Mrs Doyle-You must have good eyes to
read such small type.-Smart Set.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06
Discomfort.

This world is a peculiar place:
We kick both night and day.
But when 1t comes to leaving Il
We somehow want to stay.
Washington Star.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06

"Your boy is a speaking likeness of you"
t1 don't agree with you. He's more of a
bowling likeness of his mother."-Town and
Country.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06

Pride.
"Oh, why should the spirit Of mortal be
proud?"
If I could make proper reply
Ny wisdom would raise me so far DER tn q
crowd
That none would be prouder than l.
washington Star.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06
Dearth of News.
Sunday;

"Hain't seen you sence Sunday.
How's al1?''
Jest $685."
Scraps good
~Jest middlin'."
"Feelin' well yerself?''
Right peart."
"Any news stirrin'?"
''Nothin' but the measles, an the
whoopin' cough. an the yaller jan
ders, an sprinllin' er chills an fe-
ver!"-Atlanta Constitution.
Another Life Saved.
would you die for me?' she whispered,
Looking up and sweetly signing.
Then he answered, brave1y: mo, dear:
Don't you know my loves undyingr
philadelphia Press.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06

"Ah, madam, you look to-day as
fresh as a-as 20-year-old-ah-ro
madam!'-Der Dorfbarbier.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06

Near-Sighted Professor-This 10 .
most beautiful rug.-Fliegende Blaet-
ter,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES are as
easy to use as soap. No muss or failures.
The misfortunes of to-day are the bless
Tugs of to-morrow.-N. Y. Sun.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06

ST wouldn't be discouraged" said
Culbertson to his friend Tillinghast,
who was fretting over Miss Gaskett's
refusal Of his offer of marriage. "a
woman's no often means yes"
"This one didn't" replied Tilling-
hast, disconsolately. "She said NO as
though there were an exclamation
point after it."-Leslie's Weekly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06
An Easy One.

of these little things.-Baitimore Ameri-
can.
An Easy One.
Mrs Graves-He is SO cold! It is dread
full! sit all the evening playing upon the
piano, and he sits in his chair and never
utters a word the entire evening.
Mrs. Wyse-Sits and hears you play all
evident he loves you to Observation-Disclosures
Like an EmplOye.
When the night Waterman found a
strange man stealing funds from the vault
of the bank his indignation knew no bounds.
you've got your nerve!" exclaimed the
Waterman. "Anybody'd think you was en-
ployed here. actually!e-Puck.
Quite Proper.
Subbubs-I hear the small farmers out
our way talking about their truck
patches; Wonder why they call them
patches?
Citiman-Why not? They're sewed on.
you know-Philadelphi Press
Generous.
"He has married fortune, but he is too
generous to keep it long"
"Yes?"
why, even his wife has only to ask him
for money and she gets it!"-Detroit Free
Press.
A Reasonable Query.
Johnnie-Wuz Samson strong becoz he
had such long hair?
Father-Yes, my son.
as that why you're afraid Nv maw?"-
Ohio State Journal.
Microscopic Metaphysics.
Mrs. Hoyle-I can read my husband like
Q book.
Mrs. Doyle-You must have good eyes to
read such a small type.-Smart Set.
1t must be heavenly to be a baby and be
privileged to screw up your face and howl
whenever people you don't like speak to
you.-Atchison Globe.
Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever
used for all affections of the throat and
lungs.-Wm. o. Endsley, Vanburen, Ind,
Feb. 10. 1900.
"Your boy is speaking likeness of you"
s1 don't agree with you. He's more of a
bowling likeness of his mother."lTown and
Country.
IF you want to be cured of cough use
Hale'S Honey of HOrehOuhd and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
When your troubles are so firmly anchored
in your mind that you dream of them, whoa!
-Atchison Globe.
PUTNAM FADELESS DYES are as
easy to use as soap. No muss or failures.
The misfortunes of to-day are the bless
Tugs of to-morrow.-N. Y. Sun.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-06
Mi<ht BE worve.

Practical Father (angrily)I am
to see you writes poetry.
Daughter-Y-e-s, father, he doee
Huh! Publishes it, too, sup
poser"
mo. No one will print it. ;"
Then there's some hope for him"
IN. Y. Weekly.
Arizona daily citizen., 1901-11-22
Ancient Lovers
At Last United

CHARLTON. Iowa, Nov. 90 An un-
usual and romantic marriage was per
formed by Rev. Mr.. Johnson at Russell
when he united the lives of Mrs Anna
t. Ashy Of that place and 7. J 0gie. a
wealthy farmer of Montgomery Coun-
ty. Indiana.
Each of the contracting parties In L.
years OF age They we're raised to-
gcther in Indiana. She was his first
sweetheart and he was her first. but in
an evil hour they qnarreied She re-
moved 10 Iowa. while he remained In
Indiana and became wealthy. They
were not reconciled, and both married.
Her husband and his wife both died.
and she returned to her old home after
an absence OF fifty years. and again
met her sweetheart OF former years.
When she returned TO Iowa an
agreement was entered into which re-
suited in n renewal of the pla"gc OF
childhood days, and MIR Ogle came
here to claim her as bride. The
couple will return to the old home in
Indiana,
Arizona daily citizen., 1901-11-22
Bisbee Road Wins
Can Cross S. P. Track

DEMiNG n NJ. NOV 22-~in the
ease OF the Southern Pacific w, the
RiShen Railroad. Judge F. w. Parker
sitting at Las Cruces has decided In
favor of the Bisbiee. aisowing II TO
cross the Southern Pacific at Deming-
Commissioners will be appointed to
assess damages The case has attract
ed much interest many prominent al
torneys being employed on both sides
This ends the tight which has been
going on between the Southern Pa
cific and the Bisbet road at Deming IIe
past two months and which came near
resulting In the shedding of blood dur
ing the last week In October. The
Bisbee road built it's line up to the $ p,
reservation about a pile west of the
Deming depot and there stopped as
the Bisbee construction force found
themselves confronted by an armed
guard placed there by the s, p
The Southern Pacific. while refusing
10 permit the Bisbee road To cross its
track, built a switch across its own
line connecting the Santa Fe and Bis
bee, but tore up the switch and all
other connections when the Bisbee
people captured the = r. yards and
sent their own engines and crews TO
transfer eighty-one cars OF material
from the 8 p. yards TO the Bisbee main
line
The s. p secured an injunction res
training the Bsbec roa" from crossing
it's track at the point mentioned. and
alleged that the point was inside the
s. p yards limits and that such a
crossing there would greatly damage
the s, P.'s grade,
Arizona daily citizen., 1901-11-22
Didn't Slip a Trolley
And Caught a Wife

ST. LOUIS, Mo. Nov. 22.-When
John Bauer. motorman on st, Louis
and Belleville electric line. started on,
on his trip yesterday. Conductor Leon
ard Shannon walked forward and SAID
II wish you would pull into Ed
wardsville two minutes ahead of time
this morning; | have little business
To attend to-
Motorman Bauer peercd back into
the car where Lucy McLeer. the prct-
tiest girl on the line, sat blushing fur
ionsly, and he smiled and gave the con
troller an extra swing. They ran into
EdwardsvilIe TWO and one half min
ntes ahead nf schedule. and shannon
and Miss McI.cer hastily departed. In
Il few moments they came back and
faced the grlnning m0torman Per
NIT me tn introduce Mrs Shannon
John" said the happy conductor
Then they started homeward on the
wedding tour. and Motorman ijauer
whistled "Goo-Goo Eyes" all of tho
way and never once looked back into
the car
Arizona daily citizen., 1901-11-22
THE PRESIDENT FAV0RS
lid TO IRRIGATION

NEW YORK. soy 22.~~The ques-
ton OF Federal aid to irrigation will
be fought over sharply this winter in
Congress, says Washington dispatch
to the Commercial Advertiser. Pres
ident Roosevelt fayors such aid. SEN
ator Spooner. OF Wisconsin. and East
ern Senators are strong opponents of
it, They believe II would open the
Treasury to all sorts of paternal
schemes. The Wisconsin Senator dis
ctssed the question fully with the
President, but did not convince him
that Federal aid was impracticable,
The President may frame his message
so as to avoid the recommendation OF
direct aid and leave to Congress the
method of finding the best way of
reaching the result he is after.
The advocates of irrigation will try
to accomplish their purpose without