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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18
A POLITICAL DICTIONARY.

1nSb. presents dlct1Onary OF
political terms in use in Kansas
principally, that are not SO bad,
coming as they do from Major
Hudson. Here are some of them:
Statehouse (n)-A public build
ing which is completed every two
years.
His Wings Are Sprouted-This
term is applied to a politician
who refuses to ride on a railroad
pass.
The Buzz-Saw (n)-An article
which unthinking politicians use
to monkey with.
Dark Horse (n)-A candidate
sprung at the last moment to
break a deadlock. A dark horse
often proves to be a jackass.
Graft (n)-A scheme, plan
dodge Or trick to seperate people
from their money without their
knowledge. 1t is operated ex-
tensively in the Kansas Legisla-
ture.
CRATER (n)-One who works a
graft.
State Printer (n)-Meaning
literally, 'sa snap" Was estab-
lished primarily to do the states
printing, and later became the
original get-rich-quick scheme.
Cylelandism (n)-A term of re-
proach. Originally it was used
generally to invoke leadership,
but constant abuse and misuse
nullifed that meaning. W To
plot, to scheme, to injure. Ex-
ample: To cyleland a man is to
do him dirt.
Seventh District-Slang phrase,
meaning ''whole hog or none"
Copeland County (n)-1st
(politics) a horrible nightmare.
2nd commercially a landlords
idea of heaven.
Mortalbaugh-(From the latin
mort, meaning .death," and al
baugh, ''to figure.'') Death on
figures. (Some authorities give
albaugh as a contraction of call
bOsh."
Great Plain People-A blanket
term applied to those, beings
whom the bosses never consult
and for whom the later have a
supreme contempt.
The Intelligent Voter-A term
applied by the candidate to the
suffragists who refuse to support
the other fellow.
Snap (n)-A scheme evolved by
which a man may hold office at
a fat salary and attend to his
private business at the same
time. Example: Lit Crum and
number of other federal office
holders have a snap.
Raisinhell (adv. ITO tell the
truth in politics.
Politicalmanager (n)-One who
processes to have a lot Of know
ledge about the situation, but
who really doesn't know enough
to pound sand.
Figgers (n)-Characters use6
by politicians when they want tC
break it Off in the public.
Statement (n)-A typewriter
document, the object OF which Il
to get the writer's name in th'
newspapers.
Job (n)-A position for whicl
a man quits legitimate work.
Fishcommissioner (n)-An OF
fee with a good salary attach
ment and no work.
Observation-Disclosures (n)-Se
fiShcOmmiSSiOner.
II suppose" said the Factions doc
tor to the carver of monuments, ''yo
liiDlsh vour praveStonea as far as 81
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

Jacob Teten, . we'll known resident
of Albert, died ON the night OF the
18th. He had been ailing for good
while. He was about "a years old, and
leaves q wife and several small chil>
dram
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

Frank Stefan writes from Willows
dale, Kingman county, Kansas, 20
have the DEMOCRAT sent him for
year. He says wheat is looking 6ne in
Kingmsn; is 4 or 5 inches high and q
good stand.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

a, R. Bieberly, of near O1in, called
Friday, to order the DEMOCRAT. He
will probably buy landzi in Hodgeman
county and move up there this fall.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

The Knights of Pythias and Modern
Woodmen of Seward will give grand
dedication ball. at their hall in Seward
this, Friday, evening the 18th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

DR.. Pearson has had some elegant
window signs painted at his Office
rooms in the Postoffice block, over the
Great Bend Furniture Store.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

Guy Davis who has been foreman of
the Tribune Office for about a year,
pulls out this week for Colorado, to
take more lucrative position with a
daily paper
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18
Ladies', Look Here.

Just received, st F. Fl. MiiIer's lot
of the best; safest and cheapest Gaso-
line Stoves made-no smoke, no exc
plosions possible-the ceanest and
most conyenient--Tbe Detroit Vapor
Stove. Call and see them.
+. III. MILLER.
n. B--We are using one. and know
they are all right.
EDITOR DEMocRAT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

". A. Rush got in three car loads
of building and paving stone, the first
of this week, and A. 8. McCracken
thinks we are going to have g rocky
time in this town
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

81. D. Bach is the new Mayor of
ElIinwood. The councilmen are:
Fred Stephan. Frank RAIDER. d. Bosse.
Fl. E. Turck and Albert Steckel. John
Christoph continues as police judge.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

Joseph 81. Unruh, of near Dundee,
wants to keep house right, so he called,
Friday. to order the DEMOCRAT to
visit him for the next 81 weeks.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

Fred Kopke is adding commodious
addition to bis third ward residence,
which means that-but, we wont say
anything about that just yet.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

Use some of Jour own money to see
"Other Peoples Money" at the opera
house next Monday night. the 21st.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

/ We get EN-. You eat 'em-every>
thing on the market that is fresh. eats
able and wholesome. Try US once.
Wilson's All A restaurant.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

Mr.. J. P Woodall, of Atlanta, Ca,
representing the manufacturers of that
famous summer drink Coca Cola, Drop
ped into the DEMOCRAT Office Monday,
and presented rs with q very neat desk
ornament in the shape of a neat clock,
handsomely framed in q Ieathersbound
case and embeilished with the picture
Of q southern beauty enjoying her fsv-
cTite drink-Coca Cola Of course.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

REMEMBRR-We will sell you the
Majestic Range (Steel, maleable) at
the peddlers' price, and give you $1,000
worth of goods out of our stock free of
charge. Come and see as.
GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

Meeting at the German Lutheran
church, Great Bend, Sunday. April
20th, at 2 p. M, conducted by q
preacher from Eiiinwood.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

Lumber is in such great demand that
Rube Charles has been compelled to
enclose his lumber yard with hog
tight fence.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

c. 81. Mayer the Justice of the Peace.
and Peter Brack the banker, of Oimitz
were in the county seat Tuesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

A niece of Mrs. . r johnson has the
latest fad. IT. has caused her and the
sheriffs family to be Quarantined, in
the basement of the court house.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

See call for democratic county con-
ventions, elsewhere in this paper.
Every township should have their full
quota of delegates in these conventions.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

County Attorney James ". Clarke,
and County Superintendent Clarence
&. Aldrich visited Hoisington Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

Phil Markey is the luckiest man in
town. He escaped being elected q
member Of the city council, and drew
the big, Porter, music box in the rattle.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

Eugene Ware, Kansas man, will
be q. S. Commissioner of Pensions
when the president finds something
better for Evans.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

At the residence Of Probate Judge
FEEDER, Monday evening, Fred Hooper
and Mrs. Ruth Brice, were joined in
Wedlock,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

The happiest man is the one that
buys the Mccormick Header Binder, 8
combined Header-Binder at
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

Ed L. Teed was in town the first of
this week. He reports no change for
the better In the condition OF A. O..
Schermerhorn.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

You get all the official news IN the
DEMOCRAT, whether it is the official
county paper or not. That ia the rea-
son our list is always growing and
never decreasing
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

The great Tsimaee is dead, but his
viii live long in the memory
Of man. He was married tl,res times.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

In many parts of eastern Kansas
the farmers are establishing rural
telephone lines. connecting themselves
In the neighborhood and with the
towns It is surprising that Barton
county farmers do not do the same.
Alfalfa. Cane and Kafir corn seed
at Crescent Grocery Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

Harry Hartshorn, formerly Of Liber.
ty township, was down from Ford
county the first of the week. He has
q farm near Bucklin, and took bunch
of cattle back with him
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

An expert will be here to, prepare
for the setting up of the Solar Motor.
1t would not have got much sunshine
for fuel during April, if it had been
set up, so the delay is of an advantage.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

f. 2. Ladenberger, was over from
Hoisington Friday. He says the aver.
age citizen of Hoisington is very well
pleased with the result of their city
election last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18
LOCAL AND PERSONAL 0oaExINT.

LOCAL AND PERSONAL COMMENT.
The HoisiDgton school closes next
week.
Ed Dewey as up from Seward SAT-
urday.
Rev. Moroney still sojourneth at La
Crosse.
We faithfully solicit your trade
F. II. MILLER.
Billy Logan was in from Albion.
Tuesday.
Painters and paper hangers are at
premium.
Chas. Mallory wEs down from Oh
mitz. Monday.
Miss Carrie Collins is visiting In
Quincy. Illinois.
Willie Hengist is now with the
Honnen grocery.
Messrs. Clarke and Aldrich visited
Ellinwood Tuesday.
Iowa and Nebraska seed Corn at
Crescent Grocery Co.
Fred Walker is putting up new
residence in the third ward.
Homer Quisenberry has quit singing
type and gone to singing paint.
j. Depiesse, of near Dubuque. called
Saturday to order the DEMOCRAT.
Seed Corn and seed Potatoes by the
car load, at the Crescent Grocery Co.
Alvin Baxter and family have moved
into the house vacated by Mrs. Pavey.
The foundation is about in for the
new, Feldkamp building on Main
street.
Carpenter work has been commenced
on the Markell farm house, near Du-
buque.
DR.. Comet is now in his new rooms
in the Alien block, opposite his old
rooms.
The new residence OF w. D. Gould.
on South Main street. is going up
rapidly.
A good many land seekers are visit
ing these parts and asking to be
SHOWN"
Rev. Selby, of Presbyterian church,
visited in the south part OF the state
last week.
Mrs. PaYey and daughters are now
located in their new home, in the
third ward.
just received car load of riding and
walking listers and cultivators at
| F. II. MlLLER's.
| Charley Montgomery and Frank
Roesler were over from Logan towns
ship, Friday.
ChaS. Allison is having stone curb>
ing put in on the north street line of
his property.
We guarantee all seed sold by US to
be true to name.
| CRESCENT GROCERY Co.
| A new. five room cottage is being
built by D. B. Palmer, east of the west
school building.
Smed Wilkinson, from away up in
Wheattland township, was a Great
Bend visitor Tuesday.
Judge W. P. FEEDER made trip to
Olmitz, Tuesday afternoon, to do
some lodge work there.
See call for peoples party judicial
convention to be held in Great Bend
on Thursday. May 1st.
have 65 head of native horses and
mules, we'll broke, for trade or sale on
your own terms. W. F. KLEIN.
A white frost on the night OF the
10th; but it is thought the fruit buds
were not injured by it
Sixty.six votes were cast at the
election in Ellinwood last week
HoisIngton cast 1SS votes.
Buy your Cane Seed and Kafir Corn
, early, and save money. s. A New
combe has two car loads.
Mrs. Wooters, wife of the Western
Union operator at the uptown Office, Ii
visiting in eastern Kansas.
The stone curbing for the new walk
along the north side of the square ii
being put in place this week.
Buy your Cane Seed and Kafir Corr
early. and save money. s. A. New
p
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

The republican Judicial convention
Wednesday, the 2lst of May.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

Jacob Depiesse and Miss Mary A.
Meyers, two young people Of near Du-
Duque, took out marriage license last
Saturday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

The Advance Thrssher is too well
known for the people to be. deceived
intoI buying any other kind
II
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

The concerts by the Epperson Band
Saturday afternoon were highly sppre-
ciated by the large number Of people
in town.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

It is now Mayor Henry Ratcliffs. at
Pawnee Rock. Push that gas hole.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

The stone curbing for the new walk
along the north side of the square ls
being put in place this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

Marriage license Was issued on Tues
day the 18th, to J. e. Bstchman and
Miss Alyina Schrepel, both Of near Ell,
linwood.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

Mrs. Wooters, wife of the Western
Union operator at the uptown Office, Ii
visiting in eastern Kansas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

Sixty.six votes were cast at the
election in Ellinwood last week
HoisIngton cast 1SS votes.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

A white frost on the night OF the
10th; but it is thought the fruit buds
were not injured by it
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

Buy your Cane Seed and Kaffir Corn
early, and save money. s. A New
cornbe has two car loads.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

Buy your Cane Seed and Kafir Corr
early. and save money. 5. A. New
combe has two car loads.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

| have 65 head of native horses and
mules, we'll broke, for trade or sale on
your own terms. W. F. KLEIN,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

Psnsy plants at MRS sTokE's.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

The Hoisington school closes next
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

just received a car load of riding and
walking listers and cultiyatOrs at
F H M1ILER's
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

Charley Montgomery and Frank
Roesler were over from Logan towns
shin FRIDAY.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

George Keener, OF Hoisington. and |
Miss Beatrice Harper OF near Heizer;
took out marriage license last Friday. |
At the residence of Probate Judge
FEEDER, Monday evening, Fred Hooper |
and Mrs. Ruth Brice, were joined In |
wedlock.
The concerts by the Epperson Band,
Saturday afternoon were highly sppre-
ciated by the large number of people
in town.
Marriage license Was issued on Tues
day the 18th, to J. e. Bstchman and
Miss Alvina Schrepel, both Of near Ell
linwood.
Jacob Depiesse and Miss Mary A.
Meyers, two young people Of near Du-
DuQue, took out marriage license last
Saturday.
The Advance Thrssher is too well
known for the people to be. deceived
intoI buying any other kind
F. 81. MILLER.
Lumber is in such great demand that
Rube Charles has been compelled to
enclose his lumber yard with hog
tight fence.
Ed L. Teed was in town the first of
this week He reports no change for
the better in the condition OF A. @.
Schermerhorn.
Eugene Ware, a Kansas man, will
be q. s. Commissioner of Pensions
when the president finds something
better for Evans.
The happiest man is the one that
buys the Mccormick Header-Binder, 8
combined Header Binder at
F. 81. MILLER's.
Meeting at the German Lutheran
church. Great Bend. Sunday. April
Goth, at p. M. conducted by a
preacher from Eilinwood.
We get 'em. You eat 'em-every>
thing on the market that is fresh, eat>
able and wholesome. Try US once.
Wilson's All A restaurant.
Thus far, April 1902 has not been so
godawful bad. Quite sprinkling of
rains have sprinkle along, and the
wheat will soon begin to jint.
DR.. Pearson has had some elegant
window signs painted at his office
rooms in the Postoffice block, over the
Great Bend Furniture Store.
Fred Kopke is adding a commodious
addition to bis third ward residence,
which means that-but. we wont say
nything about that just yet.
The Knights of Pythias and Modern
Woodmen of Seward will give q grand
dedication ball. at their hall in Seward
this, Friday, evening the 18TH.
Joseph 81. Unruh, of near Dundee,
wants to keep house right, so he called,
Friday. to order the DEMOCRAT to
visit him for the next 81 weeks.
A niece of Mrs. r johnson has the
latest fad. 1T" has caused her and the
sheriff s family to be Quarantined, in
the basement of the court house.
a, r. Bieberly, of near O1in, called
| Friday, to order the DEMOCRAT. He
will probably buy land in Hodgeman
county and move up there this fall.
| See call for democratic county con-
ventions, elsewhere in this paper.
Every township should have their full
quota of delegates in these conventions.
Phil Markey is the luckiest man in
town. He escaped being elected q
member of the city council, and drew
the big, Porter, music box in the rattle.
Guy Davis " ho has been foreman of
the Tribune Office for about a year,
pulls out this week for Colorado, to
take more lucrative position with q
daily paper.
". A. Rush got in three car loads
of building and paving stone, the first
of this week, and A. 3. McCrackeu
thinks we are going to have rocky
time in this town
You get all the official news IN the
DEMOCRAT, whether it is the officia
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

Ed Dewey Was up from Seward SAT-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

See call for peoples party Judicial
convention to be held in Great Bend
on Thursday. May 1st.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

Judge W. p FEEDER made trip to
Olmitz, Tuesday afternoon, to do
| sOna lodge work there
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

Chas. Allison is having stone curb
ing put in on the north street line of
his property.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

Mrs. PaYey and daughters are now
| located in their new home, in the
third ward
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

Smed Wilkinson, from away up il
Wheattland township, was a Greai
Bend visitor Tuesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

We guarantee all seed sold by US to
be true to name.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-18

A new. five room cottage is being
built by D. B. Palmer, east of the west
school building.
The Jersey City news., 1902-09-11

such noted men on the mat as Jack Car
keek. Tom Cannon and Jim Parr, tried
to stay fifteen minutes with Parker at
Graeco-R Roman style. Although this
style is not Parker's forte, he made
short work of the newcomer, throwing
his man in six minutes. Francis, who
easily weighs 250 pounds, acted ON the
defensive after the first two minutes.
He planked his bulky form on the mat
and Parker's efforts to dislodge him
caused the crowd to laugh. Francis
soon became winded and Parker, after
applying several hammer locks, finally
secured flying fall. Francis was much
the worse for his exertions and staggered
off the stage.
Parker signed articles yesterday to
meet George Bothner. They will come
together in fifteen-minute bout for a
purse and a side bet
Leo Pardello, the italian champion,
took another shy at John Pening last
night Pardello, who was in good con-
dition went on at catch-as-catch-c
style for fifteen minutes and succeeded
in lasting the limit thereby getting the
decision and $50, which John Dunn Of
fers to anybody Piening cannot down in
a specified time.
The Jersey City news., 1902-09-11
TROTTINC MATCH.
Christian Science Brought Lord
Vincent Back to the Track
and He Will Start.

Not the least interesting event at the
Grand Circuit meeting of the Empire
City Trotting Club next week will be the
first appearance of Lord Vincent, 2.OSA,
who is termed the Christian science
horse. For the first time in two years
this noted stallion will endeavor to win
trotting race.
Although not generally known Lord
Vincent is able to return to the track
as sound and as fast as ever before in
his life, simply because of the Christian
Science treatment given him by a woman
in Youngstown, Ohio. Two years ago
Lord Vincent won the Trasylvania Stake
at Lexington, KY, and then seemed to
20 all to pieces. Even so noted trainer
as John Splan could not get the horse
back to form and he was practically re-
tired by his owner. w. Todd. Last
spring a Christian Science woman asked
permission to work on the horse, and,
more out of curiosity than belief, Mr..
Todd consented Whether it was the re-
suit of the treatment, or whether nature
mana ged to make the necessary repairs
to the horse that had been i'll for two
years is open to argument. In any
case the horse is now going very fast
and will appear at the Empire track
next week in hte209 class for trotters,
when he will be pitted against Major
Delmar, the undefeated trotter of 1902,
and other horses of equal prominence.
The Jersey City news., 1902-09-11
GIFT FOR POLICE FUND.
Proprietors OF Poidebard Silk Mills
Send in $3.50.

In consideration of the effective SER
vices Of the police of Jersey City in pro-
tecting the Poidebard SILK Mills during
the recent strike of the silk weavers, the
president last night sent a check for
$3.50 to the Board of Police Commits
sioners, thanking the police and request
ing that the money be turned over to
the Jersey City Police Pension Fund.
Chief Murphy said the check had been
originally sent TO linn with the request
that it be given to the Police Mutual
Aid Society and that he had returned it.
explaining that many Of the men who
did duty during the strike were not as
sociated with the Mutual Aid Society
and would receive no benefit from the
money unless given to the pension fund.
The gratuity was received with the
thanks of the board and will be placed to
the credit of the pension fund.
A number Of small claims were also
received and the monthly report of the
warden Of the City Hospital. Warrants
were ordered drawn for the payment Of
the claims and the report was filed.