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The age-herald., 1901-02-04
Bubonic Plague.

Cardiff, February 3.-A Cardiff work man has been attacked by a disease which is diagnosed as the bubonic plague.
The age-herald., 1901-02-04
100000 Hindoos Lament.

London, February 4-Dispatches from Calcutta describe 100000 Hindoos as as-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

TIRE is Kansas law that
prohibits the sale Of any article
controlled by a trust, yet every
merchant every day violates
this law Why don't the Nation
ties arise in their wrath and
smash all the groceries, hard
ware and drygoods stores which
daily violate this law? And the
sellers of those prohibited
articles are not licensed to sell
them by the National Govern
ment, as the sellers of liquors
| are. We. want especially to get
the attention of those people
who take their temperance from
Mrs. Nation and their politics
from Mark Hanna, to this
matter.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

stop a thief by depriving him of
him of his tools. For every
saloon destoyed another will rise
from it's ashes.
So far as the efforts of the
hatchet. brigade are concerned,
lights will CLEAN from plate
glass mirrors, walls will be
adorned with pictures nude and
bare, and the clink Of the social
glass will be heard, as the spark
ling liquid is dispensed over the
bar to the bibulous portion of
humanity.
w. F. WYATT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

The temperance lecturer. A. G. Ran
kin, who Started out with Mrs. Nation
on her first money making tour. is q
Chicago republican. and in the sum>
mer and fall Of 1900 was the trusted
agent of the national republican com
mittee for the distribution of sluah
funds in Kansas
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

DR.. s. j Shaw, who is too busy q
county. will take short lay off, how-
ever, and visit his aged father back in
Ohio. He has not seen his father for
will forgive him for deserting them
for q short time.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

Most Of the great Bend saloons
opened up by the middle of the week.
But they advertise to sell ''Only soft
drinks" Not having any fines to pay,
and being under the special care of
Bro. Armstrong and Marshal Coop
rider, they have y snap.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

We know q man who is frettiDg
of his children u quarter section OF land
as q start in life. aud is half killing
himself and wife in trying to do it
When be and his wife started in life
they had nothing in the way OF worldly
goOds-n0t . pot to plant geFauium
in nor . window to throw it out Of.
Strange thing isn't It. that he basn {
as much confidence in the hustling
ability of his children as be bad in his
C0ncordia Kensan.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

Mrs. II III. LouthaD. mother of Mrs.
F. e Brown, dIed at her home in
Topeka last Friday. Mr. Brown
went down Saturday to De present at
the funeral Mrs Brown was with
her mother when she died.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01
o1rY GOVERNMENT.
EDITOR DEMocRAr:-

EDITOR DEMOCRAT:-
lam one of the citizens who
are interested in Great Bend. I
feel interest in the people as well
as the city-and for this reason
[ wish to call to the attention of
the voters that it behooves them
and their interest to select and
elect the vesy BEST men to serve
them this coming year. Men
who own property, men who
have principle as well as ability,
men whom it doesn't require a
promise for their service and
good work.
I care not for some mems
promise for it is as easily broken
as it is made. Elect a man for
mayor of whom there can be no
doubt of his integrity and abili-
ty to command the respect of all
classes of people, and who will
have the respect and full COM
mand of his appointed officers
as we'll as the city council; and
when he sees fit to have the law
or any part of it enforced, it is
done at once.
1 also feel more than interested
in the Sd ward-a ward that
pays more toward running the
city government than the balance
of the city, and receives as little
if not the least of benefits in the
way OF improvements, such as
street crossings, grading, light
and water. The largest ward,
the largest number of children
attending school, and the least
Accommodations for them to get
there; part of them are compelled
to wade through the mud during
wet weather. l warn you voters
Of the Sd ward, that at our next
spring election we have two
councilmen to elect, aid it is to
your interest that you see that
at least one of them lives in the
south part of the ward, and not
have them on Forest avenue as
heretofore. [ suggest that one
should come from what is known
as the Turner district.
I don't wish to cast any refec-
tions upon our present council,
but / must say that we have
been neglected somewhat, and
]. hope to see it righted this
spring. We have mud holes and
frog ponds in the middle OF our
streets the largest propotion OF
the time, and during which time
the city grader would be at work
where it was high and dry.
Turn out to the city caucus
and select the best men to fill
those important places, and
when selected, see that they are
elected; do away with politics
and lay prejudice aside.
Let him belong to what party
he may, SO he is a man of honor
and commands the respect OF
his associates while in the council
room, as we'll as the street, and
by so doing you will not only be
doing yourself justice, but will be
doing what the good book says:
"Do unto others as you would
that others should do unto you.
i i
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

Cal. Ridgeway, who has been with
VIM. Ferger for the past few months,
has bought an interest in q bar Der
shop at Larned and goes there this
vook
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

a L. Pile says the people Of Great
Bend appear to appreciate his services
as a dalrymaD. His list of patrons is
increasing right along. and he will
shortly put on another wagon to better
accommodate them. He is also arrang>
iBg to put in separator and greatly
increase his dairy herd.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

A box supper at district % on Tues>
day night. March 9th. Everybody cor.
daily invited to attend. Ladies bring
boxes we'll filled; will sell to the highest
bidder. Gents be sure and bring your
money Come one and all.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

For SALE-Hotel in Olmitz, only
hotel there; ID rooms with or without
furniture; good business and good rea-
sons given for selling For price and
terms call on or wir WIN. l. MAULIR
OimitZ, Kansas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

For SALE-A fine section, II miles
from Burdett, Pawnee County. Water
only Is #; 80 acres in wheat, goes
with land Price S3200. A section
400 acres in wheat. with land, price
$500. Several other sections $2500
and above. Land in all parts of Paw
nee, Edwards. Rush and Ness Counties
cheap.
J.F. UPsoN, Larned. KS. Box G.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

Harry Mccarthy was arrested at
Nickerson, Friday evening, on the
charge of completely in harness steal
ing over at CIsfiin. He and h. Cooney
waived preliminary examination. and
their cases will come up in the March
term Of the district court.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

The show peoples horseless carriage
was not the only horseless vehicles ip
town Saturday. There were a dozen
or more farmers in with horseless
Wagons-draWn bY mules.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

The next poultry show will be held
at EllinwoOd, providing the people
want it there-and we hone they do.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

SINCE the trust run the Lyon
county canning factory out OF
business how does the proposed
new canning factory at Wichita
propose to do business?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

Look about you aud see who will
make good members of the city council
and school board from your ward
Then don't neglect to register; 30 you
may vote for the right man when the
time comes,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

Harry F. Mitchell formerly Of Buffa-
10 township, went over to Hoisington
where he and his brother will run
their fathers place. Prosperity be
with you boys.is the wish of your
friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

Mrs. G. G.. Morrison entertained 9
few friends. at her home near the col
lege last Wednesday evening.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

Postmaster Seward, of Alden, visit
ed his son, Ebert, and Daughter, Mrs
Bert Barnett. last Sunday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

District court opens at Great Bend
next Tuesday, the 5,h. The jourymen
are summoned to appear on the 9th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01
oALL IT THE NATION CRAZE" /"

+
recent issue of the Kansas City
Times, very'ably treats upon the
'.joint smashing" subject. Read
it carefully and if you are fair
minded you cannot but endorse
it:
The Nation craze is is spread
ing. 1t is infectious. Attempts
are being made to justify the
course that is being followed in
different parts of the country Of
destroying saloons by raiding
them with hatchets. Attorneys
have said that such a course was
not a violation of any law and
was not a criminal act. It is a
violation of the law to steal
j wheat. If a farmer should find
Ia thief driving away with a load
of wheat from his granary he
would not be justified in killing
the horses and demolishing the
wagon. 1t is true a saloon in
Kansas is declared by statute
to be a common nuisance; but
the statute further says that
"upon the judgement of the
court having Jurisdiction finding
such place to be a nuisance" the
proper officer 'sshall be directed
to shut up and abate such
places" Even the officers OF the
county or city have no right to
forcibly take possession OF the
place and property of the saloon
keeper and destroy the property
without a Judgement OF a court.
Much less right has private citi-
zen to invade and destroy it.
Even if it is a nuisance per Sc it
can only be rightfully abated by
process of law.
There is section of law which
provides that sit shall be the
duty of ALL sheriffs, deputy
sheriffs, constables, mayors,
marshals, police judges and po-
lice officers of any city or town
having notice or knowledge of
any violation of the provisions
of this act to notify the county
attorny of the fact of such VIOLA
tion, and to furnish him the
names of any witnesses within
his knowledge by whom such
violation can be proven. If any
such officer shall fail to comply
with the provisions Of this Sec
tion he shall upon conviction be
fined in any sum not less than
800 nor more than $500; and
such conviction shall be a for
feiture of the Office held by such
person, and the. court before
whom such conviction is had,
shall, in addition to the imposi-
tion of the fine aforesaid, order
and adjudge the forfeiture of his
said office. For a failure OF
neglect Of official duty in the en-
fOrcement Of this act any Of the
city or county officers herein re.
ferred to NAV be removed by
civil action"
If the followers of the Nation
craze would stay their destruc
tive hand and consider the pow
er given them by the above sec
ton perhaps they might take
the lawful course given them
Violence begets violence. Yol
can not expect the saloonkeeper'
in Kansas to stand quietly By
and see many thousands of dol
lars OF their property ruthlessly
destroyed. They certainly viii
try to defend it. The sudden
ness of the attack may hav,
scattered their forces but the,
will rally and meet force witt
force. Before this is reached le
reason take the place of madnes
and if the followers of the Natiol
craze are in earnest let them pro
ceed in the manner laid down il
the statute. There is no wa,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

The city high school students made
a very creditable showing in the Beacon
of last week. All their articles on
Washington were good.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

1t is thought that the present dry
condition in some parts of Barton
county will not effect the wheat crop.
In fact. it is not ''dry'' enough to
hurt, any place.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

Leave your orders with Mrs. E. N.
Stoke for flowers aud plants, roses,
shrubs, etc She will shortly have q
more complete supply on hand.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

Mr.. G.. Strobel has improved some
in health, and is able to be around
town q little, but IS still far from be-
ing a we'll man.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

1t has been suggested that the Great
Bend Commercial Club go alter = salt
plant for Great Bend. We know We
have the salt under us-why not get it
out?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

Frank Springer and Miss Mary
Schenk both of Omit were married by
Probate Judge Fedsf5es his Office. Sat-
urday the 23d OF February.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

The Dispatch says Hoisington ha
no liquor sellers. The boys are jus
giving it away, are they?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

LOsT-BlAck and Tan fox hound,
has collar with express tag marked D.
C. Luse. Great Bend Will pay for
any inform alton D. G. LUsE.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

Henry J. Klein, the popular cashier
of the First National bank, made bus
mess trip to Kingman the first of the
week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

Almost twelve hours of dayligh,
now. Yet some men stay out later
than usual of nights.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

Scott s. Johnson. cnlored, have
opened a grocery store on the north
side of the square. in the Osmond &
Cole building
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

Cleve Gilmore. younget son Of
Thos Gilmore, left the Arst of this
week for Oklahoma, where he will
likely spend the spring and summer
with a brother
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

Jasper Duff left the first of the
week for Thayer, Neosha county.
where he is likely to remain for the
coming summer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

G. 81. Childs of Roberts, in the north
part of the county, was in the city last
Friday. He was on his way down
into Oklahoma on u trip for business
and pleasure.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

VIM L. Mauler, the OimitZ hotel
man. was in town Monday and called
on the DEMOCRAT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

We are having a green house built
for Mrs. S. at the Forest avenue resi>
dence, so that she can supply her
rapidly growing demand for hot-house
nrOducta
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

EVERY farmer should gradual
ly get a part OF his land into
alfalfa. Nothing adds SO much
to the salable value of his farm
as an alfalfa pasture. A farmer
near Oberlin recently sold his 200
acre farm for $4,000, $40 an
acre. The buildings on the farm
were not worth $500. What
made the value was that five
sixths of the farm was seeded to
alfalfa. The buyer got a big
bargain too. for the income from
the alfalfa will average more
than $4,000 a year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

"a soft word turnern xway wrath. -
Soft drinks ditto.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

Phone No. 86 is to be- installed al
My Gillmore's residence. for Miss
Floy Gilmore.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

Mrs. Anna Dunn, aged about 81
years, widow woman, was adjudged
insane by a jury in Probate judge
Feeders court last Thursday. She
was resident of the 4th ward, and
has been off her mental balance for
some weeks. The poor woman has
had world Of trouble. and 1t is Q won.
der she has not gone insane long ago.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

We ADMIRE the sturdy conf
dence of these old fashioned par
ents who take the blame upon
themselves if their sons frequent
saloons and gambling dens, and
refuse to call upon the law to
suppress these temptations that
beset the youth of the land.
They are not far wrong when
they assert that if the home in
fuence is not the stronger of the
two there is something seriously
wrong with the home. Sylvia
Sun.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

Some people seem to think it is the
exclusive business of the county attor>
ney to nose around and ferrit out
illegal liquor sellers; that all that is
necessary is for some one to call him.
out, put him on the trail and say:
"Sick 'em, County Attorney Sick
EN-" while they get on the fence and
watch the chase.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

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, 1901-03-01

Mrs A. M Button visited with her
daughter. Mrs. John Compton. at Lar
ned, this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

The other day we heard q fair
heart smasher," who longs to be q
''joint- smasher," giving some of her
''sistern" roast. She said "they are
afraid to do anything-they'r re towards
and traitors to the cause" etc. We
presume the young lady longs to ex-
piore the inner regions of the county
jail while the ones she was roasting
prefer freedom and a good maine.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

Lots of people were in town Satur.
day TO hear the three big bauds' thai
did not show up.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

DR.. Lindas has lately had phone
installed at his dental Office, over the
Cyclone Store.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

From what the Hoisington boys tell
US. it would SEEM that Col. W. w.
Sowards in capable of making a red
hot temperance speech. founded on
experience and straight from the
shoulder, having all tle smashing"
argument of MRS. Nation. and as full
of biblical quotations as the Nation
dare BE- 1t is even hinted that nego.
tiatiOus are under way for a lecture
course combination (as soon as Mrs.
county Jail is clospd) with Col. w. W.
and General Carrie dividing honors on
| the platform 1t is also rumcred that
the Col. has lately been in freqent con,
fab with Capt. Dave Gray, with q view
to having Dave go along as 1.-THE ter
rible emample." We hope the Col.
will let the public in on the scheme SO
that Barton county can get proper
credit.
/ A munster was one day walking
along 4 road, and to mis- astonishmen,
he saw crowd of boys sitting in from,
of ring with small dog in the
center. When he came up to them be
put the following question: "Whai
are you doing to the dog?" One little
boy said; whoever tells the biggest
lie wins it," ssOh. said the minister
81 am surprised at you little boys, fol
when | was like you 1 never told lies
j There was silence for awhile until on,
OF the boys shouted. Hand him up thl
dog."
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

i The family of W. E. Hayse have all
been taking turns at having the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01
Galena, Kan.

WHEN Kansas people want a
state exposition they will let it
be known. Also they will want
something to say about where
and when it shall be. The Tope-
ka grafters can put this in their
pipes and smoke it-while they
complete the state house"
again.
The state legislature has set
Monday next, the 4th OF March,
as the day to wind up business.
It is hoped there will be ''no pre-
venting providence" The gang
has done more harm already
than is good for Kansas; but
really, the republicans have not
been as radical as we expected
them to be.
DURING the last ten years Mis-
souri, gained 1898 in popula-
tion, while Kansas gained but
AZ, 400. What's the matter with
Kansas? Well, her cranky pro-
hibition law is one thing; her
cranky republicanism is another.
Missouri is cursed with neither.
If you know of any other reason
why Missouri should outstrip
Kansas 10 to 1 in increase of
population, sight us. We're
from Missouri.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

The hello business is improving,
In Great Bend. Have you registered
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

Hyacinths. Marcissus and Jonquils
in bloom, for sale. Ella NJ. Stoke.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

English soldiers in South Africa
slepp in their boots to keep from De
Wet. Seep
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

The EiDorado Republican says that
Janitor at the state house fell into
the kaw river Monday and two men
who saw it. instead of helping him
rushed to the Governor to get his job.
They were told they were too late,
apother man having telephoned for the
job. And after all the man wasn't
drowned.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

Don't judge man Dy his clothes;
a ragged pair of pants may cover an
honest heart.-Eilinw wood Leader.
Eliinwood people are evidently wear
ing their hearts rather low this season.
Council Grove Republican.
Only one Of Ellinwood's citizens
that We know of has this fad. And
his is SO small it does not cut much
ice where he wears it. a vaccine scab
NAV cover it
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

]. F. Reidel was an OlmitZ mar
trsnsacting business in the county
seat, Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

Phone No. 83 ia now being pat il
Armour Company's Branch Office q
this place.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

mittee of the Barton County Poultry
and Pet Stock Association, held FRI
day Feb 22d, the date of the next
show was fixed for December 18th to
2lst inclusive, 1901. The judge for
the next show. Wm. G Warnock. of
Geneseo, ILL.,, is one Of the best In the
land. He comes high. but the Barton
county poultry men are bound to have
only the best. Ellinwood made q very
fair offer for the next show, and. while
the matter is not yet settled beyond
recall, 1t is pretty certain that the
December, 1901, show will be held in
that euterprising town.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

Joe Ewalt brought in some more
land buyers from Missouri, last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

See this Office for horse and jack
bills, notes, and stock leins.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

do you want Five Hundred Dollars?
Do you want One Thousand Dollarsp
Do you want Five Thousand Dollars
or more? If so, please call on me, as
am prepared to make loans to any
amount, on good real estate.
You will find me, for the present, at
the Office of the E. r. Moses Mercan>
tile Co. R.H. MosEs.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-01

FOUND-A gold locket watch charm
containing lock Of hair. Call at thi:
office.