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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29
Lest We Forget.

The war in the Philippines has been
in progress for two years. The Amer
lcan people are prone to make ''nine
days" wonder of anything out of the
ordinary. and then forget it. There is
a grave danger that they may forget q
few things connected with this Philip
pine war.
Lest we forget, let it be recalled that
since the beginning of that war we have
had upward of 90. 900 men in the Phil
ippines. Let it be recalled that 3. 500
of these soldiers have been killed in
battle or died of wounds and disease.
Let it be recalled that during these two
years the health of 8. 900 men has been
permanently injured. And let it be re.
called that the two years of war in the
Philippines has cost the people in this
country upward of $3.50, 900, 600.
There are other features connected
With this war that we are likely to for
get. The transport Warren left Ma
nilla on December sd with 464 sick
soldiers and the bodies of 1o4 dead sol
diers. On January 10th the transport
Sheridan left Manila with as sick SOL
diers, ~ insane soldiers and what is
left of the Thirty ty-Seventh regiment.
The transport Indiana left Manila on
January a3d with 457 sick soldiers and
7 insane soldiers.
For all of this awful sacrifice, what
have We gained7 A little commerce, a
little notorlety as 'world power" and
the reputation of being untrue to i'm
piled pledges and false to our republic g
traditions.
These things should be recalled now
and then, lest we forget.-Omaha
World HI Herald.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

Last week . case of sit" (sometimes
called smallpox and in this case hard.
ly serious enough to name) was quar-
entined in the section house, just on the
edge of Olmiiz. The officer in charge
wanted to make the quarantine com.
plite. go the roads were blockaded,
and q lot of people got the idea that
rampant pleague was abroad. When
the county health officer had his at
tention called to the case he i'm
medlateIy ordered the road opened, %
there is no danger OF the disease
spreading 30 long as the patient ID
confined to the house. So that now
all roads leading to Oimi.z are open,
and tho latchstrings OF the town are
out.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

WHEN we went to press on the
first side of the DEMOCRAT last
week it looked as though there
would be but two city tickets in
the field, and that democrats
would have to make choice be-
tween a regular machine republi-
can ticket and a hap-hazzard
prohibition ticket. Later, how
ever the Citizens Committee, an
organization for the good of the
city without political leaning of
any kind, called a convention.
That convention met, was par
ticipoted in by men of all parties,
and candidates selected whom
we believe represent the best in
terests of all the people, and
whom We hope will-with pos
sibly two exceptions-be elected.
The DEMOCRAT believes that the
Citizens party best represents
all the people of Great Bend,
even though most of the candi-
dates on that ticket were named
first by one or the other of the
two former conventions. The
Citizens Ticket will appear Sec
ond on the ballot. Vote your
sentiments on that ticket and en-
dorse the spirit of the movement
for The Best Moral, Material and
Financial Interests of this city,
as non-partizan, earnest citizens,
having in mind at all times the
fact that it is better for Great
Bend to have competent, trust
worthy, enterprising officials,
than officials whose election may
be based solely upon some local
fad or political belief. Vote the
Citizens Ticket.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

If YOU think Kansas is not or
iginal, what doyou say about the
strike of the penitentiary coal
miners? Is there another state
in the Union where 800 prisoners
would organize a strike for less
work and better feed? And, by
the way, was there ever a peni-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

MANY reach heaven on the
lighting express, ETC., inversely.
The thief upon the cross on the
right of Christ got there in a hur-
ry. Every gallows has been ele-
waited SO high that criminals in
the twinkling OF an eye.step right
into the Golden city. Eleventh
hour repentance on the coach of
crime has made more angels
than the churches. 1t takes
J ears of persistent, plodding toll
to attain hell; but a moment for
repentance and baptism will
deadhead the faithful on the
lightning express.-Norton
Champion.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29
Election Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the poll.
ing place for the election of . member
of the Board of Education for the ter
ritory outside Of the city OF Great Bend,
in District No One ~, Of Barton CONN.,
ty, Kansas, will be at the residence OF
8. 81. Gwinn, In said outlying terri
tory. and that the polls will be open
at o'clock.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

A train leaves Larned at a certain
time and travels to Great Bend at the
rate of 80 miles an hour. At the
same moment another train leaves
Great Bend for Larned. travelling at
the rate of 80 miles an hour. The dis.
tance between the two towns is %
miles. At the time trains pass each
other which will be the farthest from
Great Bend-the east or west bound
train3 If you use your pencil to figure
this out you are SLOW.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29
CITIZENS CONVENTION.

O43x00O0 OOa o4 A%Vp'
The third city nominating con-
vention, called by the Citizens
Committee, was held in the court
house Friday evening the 23d.
The convention was called to
order, nominated a complete city
ticket and filed the nomination
papers in just three-quarters OF
an hour.
w. F. Honnen called the meet
ing to order. On motion VIM.
Osmond was made chairman and
w. E. Stoke secretary.
The citizens present from each
ward got together and reported
the following nominations for
ward candidates:
First Ward-Councilman John
Durkin; school board, J.F Lewis.
Second Ward-Councilman c.
L. Moses; school board, VIM.
Osmond.
Third Ward-Councilman, long
term, Thos. Cla, ton, short term,
BIS. Dale; school board, O. w.
Dawson.
Fourth Ward, Council, Fred
Newcombe; school board, |. N.
Woodward.
Moved that nominations for
city Offices be made by ballot, the
chairman in each ward to an
nounce the result of ward vote.
On motion the nominations to be
made in the following order: 1
Mayor; 3, Police Judge; 8, City
Treasurer, 4 School Treasurer;
5, Justices of the Peace; 6, Con-
stables.
Informal ballot for Mayor-L.
P. Aber SO, l. N. Wilhide /, G.
III. Hulme l. On motion the
rules were suspended and L. P.
Aber nominated for Mayor by
reclamation.
Informal ballot forpolice judge
ID. D. Page 20, J. F. Lewis 10,
b. F. Ogle 1. On motion rules
suspended and Page nominated
by acclamation.
Moved that the rules be sus-
pended and D. J. Newton and J.
II. Jennison be nominated for
justices of the peace. Lost.
Moved that the rules be sus-
pended and j. II. Jennison be
nominated as one of the justices.
Carried.
B. F. Ogle was then nominated
for justice of the peace by a vote
of 21 aye to 13 no.
Nor constables, w. p. Cone
and Homer Wells were nomina
ted by acclamation.
The following ward committee
men to serve for the ensuing
year were then chosen, Wig:
First Ward-W. f. HOnnen.
Second Ward-C.V Brinkman
Third Ward-Ed. s. Marx.
Fourth Ward-Geo. w. Greene
lr.
The then adiournod
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29
The Searoh and Seizure Bill.

The new search and seizure
clause to the prohibitory law en-
acted by our legislature, is about
the fimsiest subterfuge yet re-
sorted to by a republican legis-
lative body. Its primary object
is to throw out a bait for the
prohibition vote, without en-
dangering the joint vote. To the
prohibitionists the republicans
are now claiming, eve are for
prohibition, and propose to see
that this new strict enactment is
enforced. We expectyou to stay
with U.s." To the jointists they
will have to say, "Of course we
had to satisfy those cfanks,
boys: but the law is full of flaws
and will not stand test of the
courts. Well stay by you fel.
lows, but you want to stick with
u.s."
The next bill these sapient
salons will doubtless pass will be
that of making the presence of a
tramnel net or a seine prima
facie evidence OF illegal fishing.
Or the presence of gun and
ammunition prima facie evidence
of illegal hunting.
Or the presence of loan Office
fixtures prima facie evidence Of
usury.
Or, reductio ad absordum, the
presence of a man prima facie
evidence of rape.
In the meanwhileethe railroads
and insurance companies will
continue to loot the people,
Winfield Tribune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

lBy typographical error last week
We were made to announce that "Chas
A. Potter had returned from Okla
Peter" POttering little mistakes
like this will creep into the best rega
lated newspaper.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

A Great Bend man who recently
visited Ponca City, Ok, says he met
Prof. Windsor. Will Brown ard
George Duncan, and that they are all
getting along nicely and have all they
can do in their respective professions
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

What is getting wrong with the
young people? An old physician, who
has been here many years, says the
rate Of births. in proportion to tie
population. is not ha.f what it was
twenty years ago.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

The Jensen Adjustable Lip Seive
will save you the annoyance and time
of changing selves for different kinds
of grain. The Jensen can be regulated
in one minute for any kind of grain
you wish to thresh. The Great Bend
Implt. o. have ths N for sale.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

The candidates for municipal officers
at Ellinwood are: Mayor Steck ell for
re election: Police Judge. John Chris
toph; Ed. Isern. Nick Sprinkler, J. B.
Johnson, Jos. Sprinkler and john Dick
for councilmen.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

s. w. Barrett has opened carriage
painting establishment on the east
side Of the square. See his ad.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

City elections st Ellinwood, Hois
ington and Pawnee Rock will be hei,
on Monday, April 1st.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

That st. John boating club, for
operations on Cheyenne Lake. has not
been able yet to float it's stock.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

For SALE-3 mich COWS and q
year old. short horn bull. F. u. Nc
Kinney, Great Bend, Kans.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29
FUNNY KID Of rEELm.

Thare's funny kind Of fsIin' that fellsr can't
When he sees the water rippiin' iroo the visgiin
Of his line.
An he stoops, smiIiD' seSsly. With thumDin' Of
his hsaSt
lest a-pauun fer-a minut. to give the:hsh better
Thare's nervous Of quIver In the sarsful. out
strcched hand,
That's reaehin' for the noddin' pole s-stickio'
In the sand:
Az he braces for struggle that hs knows his jerk
awaits,
Fore he can land the whopper what's a-fooin With
his bait.
TI;are's a-swIshin' Of the water s-jerkin' Of the
pole,
An cloud of sprays. a-fyin' in the sun above
the hole;
There's sudden shout Of cussin' then srindin' Of
the sand
seads another little tarrspin to the fsr-sH promised
land
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

Ifyou want lister this spring, call
on the Great Bend Implt. Co. They
handle the John Deere, Canton, and
l. Case also the Deere common sense
sulky to which you can attach any
steel beam plow or lister.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

If you wish to buy bicycle buy ,
Cleveland or q Victor of the Grea
Bend Implemant Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

George Caraway is still about the
same, no material difference being
observed for better or worse.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

Postmaster Q. Ochs, Druggist John
Valerius, Undertaken F. J. Neither
and Liveryman Ed. Reimer formed q
lively quartette of Olmitz business men
who visited Great Bend, Sunday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

At the time the alarms were sound.
ed for the last three fires f. ID. Will
standing IN conversation. Friday
they had just got through saying they
had better quit talking together when
''clang> s-iang" went the bell. Frank
says he does not know which one Of
them is the fire Jonah. but that they
have now cut each others acQuaint-
ance. As the marshal is 100" per
cent. dry" and Frank just $3.50,
possibly the fncompatibility ard ua
conzenality of the two men may &C
count for the thrice repeated coinci-
dence Of confagratory combustion.
DJn't itp
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

For SALE-Hotel in Olmitz, only
hotel there; IA rooms with or without
furniture; good business and good rea-
sons given for selling. For price and
terms call on or wire VIM l.. MAULER,
OlmitZ, Kansas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

@. 8. Allison has had some neat
pressed brick walks laid, at his Forest
avenue residence.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

WE MAY be on the high wave
OF prosperity and all that, but
to the man who has seen the
long list OF mortgages, both
real and personal, on file in the
office of the register of deeds and
In force in this county March 1st,
1901, it would appear that even
the interest our people are pay
Ing on borrowed money is an ap-
palling sum. When will our peo.
pie be out OF the bondage OF
debt?
Vacant residences to rent. In Great
T..
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

G. E. Stormquist, late uf Great
Bend. has taken charge as local mana
ger of the Sterling telephone system
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

Buy your kaffir corn seed Of New
combe before the rise In price, A fresh
car on hand.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

What Is the arrangement between
the council and the street sprinkler
You'd it not be better for the council
to pay the sprinkler a sufficient salary
to enable him to keep on the streets
constantly, instead of having to solicit
ness mel? The keeping of the q.
down is a benefit to EVERYBODY.
whether they are doing business on the
main streets or not. aud no one should
object to the man who does the work
being paid out Of the general fund.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

A district convention of the knights
of Pythias was held at Sterling lasl
Monday. the 25th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

On the night of the 10Th the bank at
Lakin was broken into. the safe blown
up and the bank robbed of all the cash
in sight.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

George Young and Wife, Of Jessup,
Iowa, made Walt Cornell visit of
few days last week. They left Satur,
day evening for Alvs. Ok, to visit
Mr.. Young's father
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

The baby daughter of Chas. Z
Dodge has been very ill, with pneu'
mOnia, but is now recovering.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

II Sunday last was not winter day
it came mighty near being one. In
the night . heavy freeze occurred,
but it is thought did not injure grow.
ing wheat.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

Arch Fullerton, . half mile east Of
Pioneer School house. south side, will
entertain his old soldier friends with q
birthday dinner on Tuesday, April I'd.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

The BARToN COUNTY DEMOCRAT
has just passed its eighteenth mile
stone, and appears hearty and con-
siderable '.sassy. STERLING Democrat.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

We are offering to the trade this
year the best Header ever exhibited in
Barton county. 1t is the Kansas No.
2 Don't fail to see it, its q peach.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29
THE WOMEN WERE oUr-PRAYED.


men crusaders, of the Carrie Ma
tion stripe, visited a liquor sa-
loon and tried by hard praying
to induce the proprietor to close
his place. The proprietor asked
the ladies to seats, and he him
self offered the following prayer:
Almighty Creator in heaven!
Thou who hast made the heaven
and the earth and created man in
thine own image as a ruler Of the
earth. Whilst animals are living
on grass and water, thou didst
teach thy servant Noah to make
wine, and thou didst punish him
for making Incorporate use of it.
At the wedding OF Cana thy own
son, Jesus Christ, transformed
water into wine when the juice Of
the grape was exhausted, that
the guests might not be disturb
ed. The great reformer, Martin
Luther, said: He who does not
love wine, woman and song, re-
mains a fool all his life long,
And one of the commands of the
book thou hast given US is that
man shall drink no water, but
he shall use a little wine for his
stomachs sake and for his other
infirmaties. And all the great
men of the earth have been drink
ing OF the wine thou hast given
unto thy children OF this earth.
o, Lord, we pray Thee, have pity
on these women here who are not
grateful for thy gifts, who want
to make thy children like the
beasts Of the field, and to compel
them to drink water like an OK,
while they dress extravagantly
and lead their husbands by their
other extravaganza not tending
to our well being, to bankruptcy,
depriving them of the pleasure of
this world; yes, driving them to
suicide. Oh Lord! have mercy
upon these poor, ignorant ladies;
look down upon them: they wear
not even the color of the face
which thou hast given them,
but they are SHINING against
thee, and not content with
nature, paint their faces. Oh,
Lord, thou canst also perceive
that their figure is not as thou
hast made it, but they wear
humps on their backs like camels;
thou seest, that their head con-
sists of false hair, and when they
open their mouths thou seest
their false teeth, and, oh, Lord,
just make a note of the spiral
spring and cotton batting con-
trivances they wear in their
bosoms, for no other purpose
than to make them vuluptuous,
and to excite in man a much
worse passion than the use of a
little wine; and for the same rea-
son they have a number six foot
pinched into a number three
shoe, and a number forty waist
squeezed into q number seven
teen corset. Oh, Lord, these
women want men who patiently
accept all this without using the
power thou hast given to man
that all women shall be subject
to man. They will not obey the
burdens of married life, and obey
thy commands to multiply and
replenish the earth, but they are
too lazy to raise their own child.
rem, and, oh, Lord! thou knowest
the crimes they commit. Oh,
Lord, have mercy upon them
and take them back into thy
bosom; take folly out of theil
hearts, give them common sense
that they may see their own fool
ishness and grant that they may
be good and worthy citizens O
our beloved city of Kalamazoo
Oh, Lord, we thank thee for all tn,
BLESSINGS thOu hast hestovac
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

The Colorado coal strike is
still on, and the stove pipes are
choked up bad as ever.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

We will take pleasure In showing
you our line Of buggies and spring
wagons. We handle the Racine, it is
the best made. Great Bend Imple-
mAnt %
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

A new stone crossing has at last
been put down. on Bloody Alley, at
Gillis' corner. A long needed im~
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

FoR SALE-A fine section, II miles
from Burdett, Pawnee County. Water
only Is #; 80 acres in wheat, goes
with land. Price 5000. A section
400 acres in wheat. with land, price
$500. Several other sections $25O0
and above. Land in all parts of Paw
nee, Edwards, Rush and Ness Counties
cheap.
T F. TIPsON Tarned Ka Rox n
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

The total registration in the city
is: Males 639, femaIe 322-total 96l.
It's a shame that at least 40 more did
not register.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

Are you going to plant trees or seed
this springp We have the best i'm
ported stock. Satisfaction guaran-
teed. Come and see me.
AUGUST GARLIN0
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

The board OF county commissioners
will meet in regular quarterly session,
at the Office of county clerk, next Nom
day, April 1ss.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29
j. F. UPsON, Larned, KS. Box

Being willing to do the right
thing and being capable" OF doing it
are two different things. For in>
stance: Observe the Great Bend z. o.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

Fred Walker recently purchased the
Bardwell blacksmith shop, east side of
the square. He will continue it as .
branch establishment of his Main
street shop.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

Fresh car kaffir corn seed at New~
combe's. Buy early-prices will be
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

A preacher at Madison took for his
text, s'Bs ye, therefore. steadfast," :"
aud the News printed it. Be ye there
for hreakfast0
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

Ex-senator John Armstrong thinks
be may possibly have time now to
learn to swim before he fs floodad out
of the Cheyeuue bottoms.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

Roses and such shrubs should be
planted now. Call on Mrs. Ella NJ.
Stoke, on Forest avenue. and make
YOUR selections.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

tentiary warden who showed
more bravery and tact in sup
pressing the strike than did War
den TOmlinsOn. But TOmlinsOn
is too good a man to stay with
the Stanley crowd, and has been
trying to resign the position for
months.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

Large list of Pawnee County lands
for sale. Some Rare Bargains.
0. w. DAWSON.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

Fox SALE-My place out by the
College. g. E. WxAAN.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

For cultivAtOrs. harrows, listers.
plows aud all kinds Of high grade farm
implements, go to the great Bend
implement Co
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29
LOCAL AND PERSONAL ooNMENT.

Carpenters are hard to get. these
dayR
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

A whole lot of cleanining up is
needed in this town. about the streets
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

Painter Barrett is giving the Fret
National Bank building . nest touch-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

Norman 8. Ream has built new
addition to his 4th ward residence.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

8. A. Young and wife have moved
to Omaha, Neb.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

THE Kansas City Times has a
new name for Lake Cheyenne.
That paper calls it "Pawnee
Lake" We don't care what the
name may be-(a lake by any
other name would be as wet)-
just so those Kansas City hust-
lers get move on them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-29

THE DEMoCRAT, one dollar.