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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

BEFORE the election, and when
the law was first published, we
told you the Kansas ballot law
was a fraud and an outrage up
on the rights of the people. All
republican papers defended it
said it was a good thing, and
the people would like it, etc.
Now that it has done the dirty
work for them many of those
same fellows are denouncing it,
acknowledging that we were
right, and demanding that it be
changed. Getting awful good
after you have disfranchised
enough of the opposition voters
to enable you to steal the state.
We often wonder how some OF
our good, honest, conscientious
friends can remain in the repub-
lican party.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

Sid Grain writes Us from Deer Creek
Ok to renew on the paper. He says
BEST wishes to all old friends"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21
PLAY OUT THE GAME.

y y
who committed suicide at Kan
sas City a few days ago, is pc
culiarly pathetic. To comment
on such a case at all is a delicate
matter, and yet the duty to dc
the living requires that some
such example be taken as a les.
son.
Before he committed suicide
the boy was penniless and had
evidently gone without eating
for several days. Letters found
on him indicated that he had
been disappointed in love. He
was of a rowing disposition, had
run away from home, and a false
pride kept him from writing back
for help.
This is q case of a prodigal son
who failed to learn the lesson of
humility. Helacked the courage
to play out the game of life, and
quit it in as sensational a man.
ner as possible.
The following is a description
of the deed, taken from the Kan
sas City Star:
"The man seemed to be in deep
thought and attracted no atten-
ton to himself until someone
noticed him stop by the side
track and slowly remove his
collar and necktie. A short dis
tance away a train was ap-
preaching, pushed by switch
engine. When Campbell sank to
his knees his awful plan became
apparent, and a cry went up
from those on the viaduct and
from the crew in charge of the
train. To all, however, Camp
bell paid no heed, and just before
the first wheels reached him, de-
liberately he barred his neck and
placed it across the rails. Peo-
pie shouted at the man as they
rushed forward to save his life;
the switchmen turned to the
brakes and the engineer applied
sand to the slippery rails in an
effort to stop the heavy train
but, like a guillotine, the wheels
passed over the desperate sui
cide's neck and severed the head
from the body. When the train
had pulled away again the body
was found a few feet from the
track, the head between the
rails"
Too horrible to reproduce, you
say?
No. 1t is part of the drama
of life. 1t has it's place and
teaches it's moral. The very
tragedy of it may help to burn
the lesson into our hearts. A
young life that may have been
happy and useful wrecked
through weakness and a petu-
liant whim. The training given
by the world untried. The
schooling of life lost. An added
burden to carry by soul. An
added wrong to be expatriated.
A fathers toll and a mothers
pain and tears unrepaid. And
all for what? A loss of nerve.
A false egotism called pride. A
weak thought that somebody
would appreciate him now. A
bodily machine, built up at inf
mite pains, broken and useless.
An opportunity utterly thrown
away. A soul left naked with it's
sense of loss and guilt.
The suicide question is one that
should be faced without mincine
words. 1t is growing too prev
alent.
The old idea that only the in
sane took their lives. The ides
has passed out.
To perhaps every human be
ing at some time comes th,
temptations of self-destruction
That is the crucial test-the tria
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

Thanksgiving turkeys have the right
of way. Thousands of them are being
shipped out of the county this past
Waok
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

Elmer E, Dale aud Miss Ella Rusco
were married. at the home Of the
brides father, G. 81. Rusco, north east
of town. on Wednesday, the 12-h.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

A surprise party, attended by
number Of young lady friends, was
given Miss Nina Stoke. Monday even
ing, in celebration of her 18th birth
day
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

Charley Luttrell, of Kansas City,
came out last week to SEE his father.
who is gradually growing weaker. and
is not expected to survive long.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

NJ Weirauch aud family are enjoy.
son and Mr.. Erwin, of illinois.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

j A. Barth mas moved from Clafiin
to Kansas City, Mo, to Increase the
Barton county contiDgeAt In that
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

Christopher Macs. OF st. Louis, has
been out visiting relatives aud friends
in the north part OF the county the
D&st week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

We would like good correspondent
at HoisIngtoD. Il will pay some young
man to see Us aud arrange to send in
the news, take orders for job work,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

A nice line of steel ranges at very
moderate prices. The Peninsular and
Superior steel ranges and cooks. at
THE GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

A Young man attempted TO pass q
bogus check on several Great Bend
merchants, Thursday He was caught
and placed in limbo
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

Ellinwood was hypuotized. last
week. The Hindoo professor was In
Great Bend couple of days, but did
not get an opportunity to work his
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

We are thankful for the good
people who live in Barton, and
a few other counties in Kansas,
who gave a majority against the
republican machine.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

Wonder why Grover Cleveland never
got onto the great duck hunting
grounds out here in Barton county.
If Grover would come out we'd show
him more ducks than he eyer dreamed
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

Judge Hazsn, of Topeka, has been
out on his annual hunt with the Ellin-
wood Gun Club the past week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

RIGHT NOw-Is good time to look
up that Heater, Cook Stove or range
you want to put in. You can fad the
BEST MADE, sold at right prices too, at
MILLER s. HEMKER'S.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

s. w. Spangler, stock man of near
Jetmore, was in the city last week
seeking pasture for large herd of
catfto
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

The Cummings Produce Co. has had
a cOmmodious poultry house built.
near the south east corner of the
square.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

We can handle all your Poultry,
Eggs and Game, at the highest cash
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

The construction of the Monogram
heating ktove is uDquestionably the
best. The parts that CRIME in contact
with intense heat are of the finest
grade of Grey iron. ribbed both inside
apd out. The doors and ash pit are
carefully fitted, using only automatic
latches The decorations are rich and
tasteful; polished steel bodies of 16
guage steel, secured and protected in
an important manner. These stoves
stand on their merits and challenge
comparison any where.
TIE GREAg BksP IsRLskxNg Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

Great Bend ought to have at least
Ole real, live real estate man who
would do some judicious advertising
aud get the business that is looking
for him. The business is here, and
the columns of the DEMOCRAT are at
the disposal of such an advertiser.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

The Topeka Mail Il Breeze
says it is for resubmission. Well,
get your republican legislature
this winter to provide for sub
mission of the question to a vote
of the people. It's up to them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

Material for Typography work
picture frames. tabourettes, leather
purses. card cases, etc, you can buy at
= THE GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

Vim. GarretzAn and Mary Koeller,
both of near Odiu, were married by
Father Heimaun at the Odin church
Nov 1lth
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

"A number of members of the
D. of 81. held social at the home of
George Hart, south OF town, Monday
auaninn
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

That sand road, south OF the river
ought to be McAdamiZsd. Get after
it. and get after iL right, and the work
can be done. 1t means business for
Graat Rand
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

Frank StoskOpf will gst the county
news through the DEMOCRAT at Yer,
beck for the next year. He and
Charley Charles were down to the
couuty seat Monday
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

WANTED Wheat pasture for $50
head OF cattle Write s W SPANGLER
Jetmor0. KapS.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

There are mere contests, by reason
of the ballot law, in Kansas than have
been known in the history of the state.
And, like a two edged sword. they
cut both ways. In our opinion q cons
test Ia Barton county would result in
the giving of the Office of Register OF
Deeds to john McCauley. and the
office Of Surveyor to QRsrlie, younklp,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

Persons wanting Word & Works, or
Hicks 1908 Almanac, should leave
their orders now. Word s. Works
and the Almanac for S1.00. or the
Almanac alone % cents
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

The question now is: Why are
those rural free delivery routes not
established in Barton county? AS we
understand it, all the laws require
ments have been complied with con.
cerning these routes.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21
The spelling school season is ON.

The spelling school season is on.
Larned has q man named Hugg,
| and the girls up there are all intimately
acquainted with him.
The best Chilli, also oysters in any
style and hot lunches or regular meals.
at Wilson's liza
Wallace's photo car is in Great Bend,
| by the postoffiee. Gail on me If you
want the best photos you have ever
| had. PALACE.
ATTORNEY GENERAL GODDARD, of
Topeka. and Judge Vandever, were in
this city Monday, mixing with the
leading republicans
We can handle all your Poultry,
Eggs and Game, at the highest cash
price.
MORGAN, MILLER s. Co.
A nice line of steel ranges at very
moderate prices. The Peninsular and
Superior steel ranges and cooks. at
The GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
A surprise party. attended by a
number of young lady friends, was
given Miss Nina Stoke, Monday even.
ing, in celebration of her 18th birth
day.
When Oscar O'Bleness, of Claflir,
loses a subscriber be proceeds to roast
the lost one. There may be certain
amount of satisfaction in it-but not
the kind that buys the baby a dress.
Material for Typography work
picture frames. tabourettes, leather
purses. card cases, etc, you can buy at
THE GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
Wonder why Grover Cleveland never
got onto the great duck hunting
grounds out here in Barton county.
If Grover would come out we'd show
him more ducks than he eyer dreamed
of.
RIGHT NOw-Is a good time to look
up that Heater. Cook Stove or range
you want to put in. You can fad the
BEST MADE, sold at right prices too, at
MILLER s. HEMKERs.
The question now is: Why are
those rural free delivery routes not
established in Barton county, AS we
| understand it, all the laws require
ments have been complied with con.
cerning these routes.
The colored people of Great Bend,
st. John, Hutchinson. Sterling, Larned
and Kiusley are arranging for grand
ball and cake~walk to be pulled off at
st. John on the night of the 9th.
Isaac Cover of this city, is managing
the affair.
On Wednesday the l2lh, fine baby
girl was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
Giles. of West Forest avenue. The
Double Seven are planning how they |
can hold Ben down at their next |
meeting. Or, will they attempt to |
bold him upp"
Great Bend ought to have at least |
Ole real, live real estate man who |
would do some judicious advertising |
aud get the business that is look ing |
for him The business is here, and |
the columns of the DEMOCRAT are at |
the disposal of such an advertiser.
The Double Seven ci ub celebrated
Mrs Wall Dodge's birthday, at ber
home in the north part of town. TuesA
day evening Of this week. Ben Giles
and wife had tu stay at home and care
for that new daughter. but the other
mem bers ate enough to make I'D.
Matters are working favorab!y for
the proposed Baptist college at Great
Bend-providing always that We want
it bad enough to put up literally for
it, and that We ought to do. Such an
Institution would bring thousands of
dollars annually 10 be spent in Great
Bend.
Stoves, Stoves, Stoves.
We are HEADQUARTERS for the best
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

Charley Charles, of near Odin. was
a caller. Monday. to order the DEM
OCRAT for 1903
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

MORGAN, MILLER s. Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21
LOCAL AND PERSONAL COMMENT.

LOCAL AND PERSONAL COMMENT.
Plant your holiday ads now.
Thanksgiving next Thursday.
Sheet Music at Rathbun & McCon-
nell's.
Miss Florence Dean is visiting at
st. Joe, Mo.
George Weirauch is home from his
Illinois visit.
The wheat fields are now in good
pasturing condition.
That Green Ticket Sals" at the
Cyclone was a corker-
Dick Glissman was ou, ing old iron
in Ellinwood last week.
Mrs. w. 81. OdeH and Mrs. G. n.
Moses are visiting in Texas.
A baby girl was born to Earl Bow>
man aud wife. of Clafiin. last week.
G. A. Hooper is arranging to build
large and commodious addition to
his residence.
Last Thursdays rain was good
wheat encourager. And yet there's
more to follow.
Charley Charles, of near Odin. was
a caller. Monday. to order the DEM
ocRAr for 1908.
WANTED Wheat pasture for $50
head OF cattle. Write S-W SPANaLER
Jetmore, Kans.
Judge Hazsn. of Topeka, has been
out ON his annual hunt with the Ellin-
wood Gun Club the past week.
M Weirauch aud family are enjoy.
a visit from Mr. and Mrs. John Dick
son and Mr.. Erwin, of illinois
Sid Grain writes Us from Deer Creek
Ok to renew on the paper. He says
BEST wishes to all old friends"
Thanksgiving turkeys have the right
of way. Thousands of them are being
shipped out of the county this past
week.
s. w. Spangler, a stock man of near
Jetmore, was in the city last week
seeking pasture for q large herd of
cattle.
The Cummings Produce Co. has had
a commodious poultry house built.
near the south east corner of the
square.
"A number OF members of the
D. Of 81. held social at the home of
George Hart, south OF town, Monday
evening.
Vim. GarretzAn and Mary Koeller,
both of near Odiu, were married by
Father Heimaun ut the Odin church
Nov. 11th-
Christopher Macs. OF st. Louis, has
been out visiting relatives aud friends
in the north part of the county the
past week.
j A 6arth has moved from Claf1in
to Kansas City. Mo, to Increase the
Barton county contiDgent In that
hustling city.
A Young man attempted TO pass q
bogus check on several Great Bend
merchants, Thursday He was caught
and placed in limbo
Charley Luttreli, of Kansas City,
came out last week to see his father.
who is gradually growing weaker. and
is not expected to survive long.
E:mer E. Dale aud Miss Ella Rusco
we're married. at the home OF the
brides father, G. 81. Rusco, north east
of town. on Wednesday, the 12-h.
Hoisiugton's pew Y. M. G. A build.
ing, which will cost in the neighbor>
hood of S14 900, is nearing compile
tion, and is an imposing structure.
We would like a good correspondent
at HoisIngtoD. Il will pay some young
man to see Us aud arrange to send in
the news, take orders for job work.
etc.
Ellinwo was hypuotiZed. last
week. The Hindoo professor was IN
Great Bend a couple of days. but did
not get an opportunity to work his
craft
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

The colored people of Great Bend,
st. John, Hutchinson. Sterling, Larned
and Kiusley are arranging for a grand
ball and cake~watk to be pulled off at
st. John on the night of the 9th.
Isaac Cover of this city. is managing
the affair
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

Dick Glissman Was buy ing old iron
in Ellin wood last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21
Stoves, Stoves. Stoves.

We are headquarters for the best
that money can buy. The renowned
Air Tight Monogram Heater. line of
eaters that has won a lasting reputs'
ion. because of their splendid heating
and fuel saving qualities
The GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

G. A. Hooper is arranging to build
his residence.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

On Wednesday the 18th, a fine baby
girl was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
Giles. of West Forest avenue. The
Double Seven are planning how they
can hold Ben down at their next
meeting. Or, will they attempt to
hold him upP"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

A baby girl was born to Earl Bow
man aud wife. of Clafljn. last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

Miss. Florence Dean is visiting at
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

Last Thursdays rain was q good
wheat encourager. And yet there's
tmore to follow.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

George Weirsuch is home from his
Illinois visit.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

Sheet Music. at Rathbun s. McCon-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

The wheat fields are now in good
pasturing condition.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

Mrs. w. 81. OdeH and Mrs. G.. n
Moses are visiting in Texas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

HaV6 you HibH your ILomIZ-u UiIi Oi
election expensesp And how much
for 'sundries' and ETC. did you
swers given for publication, but as an
evidence of how big a chump you were
That is another feature of the fool
election law that ought to be eliminAf.
ed. asiit is oftener controvsrted for
ill than obeyed for good.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21

That Green Ticket Sale" at the
Cyclone was q corker
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-11-21
Plant your holiday ads now.

Thanksgiving next Thursds
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-03-09
TO GET MORE MONEY.
Georgia Teachers to Be Made Happy
With Checks.

Friday Atlanta Journal says;
Another payment of 100000 will
be made to the school teachers of
Georgia next week State School
Commissioner Glenn is now making
out the warrants for the payment and
Treasurer r. E. Park says there is
plenty OF money on hand to send out.
This is the first time in years that
the teachers will have been paid so
promptly for the first months work
of the year and they will no doubt
be pleased to learn that they have
more money coming to them.
1t was thought several days ago
that another payment could not be
made until some time in April or
May, but the use Of the public prop
ETY. fund, which was held to be legal
by the supreme court in recent de-
eision, has enabled the state to al
most catch up in its payments to the
pedagogues.
Money is still coming in from the
tax collectors, and on April / large
payment Of special taxes will be due,
whicA viii probably pave the way
for another payment. Treasurer
Park says now ne does not think
oan Of 100000 to meet casual de
dci2ncy viii be necessary.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-03-09
GROWING OF KING
WILL Be GREAT
FESTIVAL
WINDOWS ALONG THE ROUTE
OF PARADE WILL SELL FOR
1865 EACH.
The King Favors Sunday Naht
Music-Great Program Being
Arranged.

London, March 8-This city is al
ready flooded with illustrated literature
pointing out the advantageous view
points from which the coronation parade
may be witnessed Many single win
dows opening on balconies at such
points at Ludgate Hill have already
been let for SAB each. Windows with
exceptional approaches, on the Surrey
side, have fetched e73 Equally elab.
orate plans for viewing the naval
parade are already in full swing, The
demand for high class steamers is said
to exceed the supply,
Charles Frohman is devoting himsolf
to rehearsals of THE Girl from Max
inns" which opens at the Criterion
theatre March %. Ben Her" is in
active preparation:
While DR. Parker, minister of the
City Temple, is scoring X NJ Edward
for attempting Sunday concerts, the king
has already intimated the desire of the
queen and himself to attend the opening
performance of one Of themost elaborate
musical events London has known for
some time, 1t is a scheme for private
concerts, bcginnins at 10 p. m Sunday
at the Queens hall, which win be fitted
up with lounges and easy chairs aud con-
yerted into palm garden. Subscriptions
are limited to l50, the members being
permitted to take a restricted number
of guests.
Alfred Charles Rothschild, whose
private Sunday evening concerts have
long been feature of society life, has
concented to associate himself with the
venture, and Princess Louise has con-
sented to lend it hsr aid.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-03-09
TO REMOVE
THE DUTY

London, March SIT is learned by
the Associated Press that the British
government intends in the near future
to remove I'D. per pound duty (which is
now imro ed on West Indian sugar
This will afford the West Iudies the
relief they have demanded until the
Brussels convention comes in force.
Between now and September, 1903
according to the terms of the convention
Great Britain can take any steps she
&c ms adv sable to 5, f guard tie il.
dustry
The abolition of duty on West
Indian sugar is tantamount to giving
it preferential treatment over all other
sugars, though this. of course, ceases
the moment the British agreement be
comes operative,
According to representative leading
sugar house here the immediate effect
will b to bring to English ports West
Indian sugar which now goes to the
American market
A delegation Of leading West Indians
whom the colonial Office consulted this
week on this matter declared that
unless something of the kind was done
the West Indies would be ruined before
the new arrangement could commeuce
Workine
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-03-09
CLOSED THEIR ENGAGEMENT.
Grau Opera Company Made Quite
Hit in This City.

Grau Opera Company Made Quite
Hit in This City
The Grau Opera Company closed their
engagement in this city yesterday with
two performances.
AT the matinee Martha" very
pretty little opera, was presented to a
large and appreciative audience The
opera was full Of pretty music and
greatly pleased the ladies ana children.
The attendance was rather small last
night on account ef it being Saturday
hut those who were present thoroughly
enjoyed Champagne Island" which
was beautifully rendered by the COM
pany.
The Grau Opera company has made a
hit with our theater-goers and "a warm
welcome awaits them should they ever
return.