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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-28
JACK OF ALL TRADES.
Curious Application Received by the
Civil Service Commission.

The civil service commission re-
ceiyes number of curious answers to
the questions put to applicants for
positions in the government service,
but it is believed that the answer re-
Gently made by an applicant for po-
sition as craftsman in the engineer
service is way beyond anything that
was ever heard of before by any ofthe
examiners. This applicant, accord
ing to the Washington Star, said:
.sFrom November, 1896, to May 80,
1900, toured the United States on
tour of sociologic and economic OBJ
servation, worked in nearly all the
states and principal cities. Started
out without any money, commanded
salaries at following professions,
trades and kinds of common labor:
Surveyor, craftsman (topograph-
zeal, architectural and engineering),
writer for newspapers and magazines,
bridge carpenter, house carpenter,
boat builder, blacksmith's helper,
boiler makers helper, farm hand,
cook, hunted geese and ducks for mar
ket, photographer, lumberman, lee
turer, shoveler on railroad grades,
dishwasher, shingler, teamster, cow
boy and cattle shipper, solicitor,
cleaned old bricks, railroad steel,
gangwork, wood chopper, worked in
sawmills and factories, RATED logs,
wrote advertising, etc., etc. Can COM
mand salary at more different kinds
of labor than any living man. I'm
mune from malaria fever, mountain
fever, lazy fever or any other disease.
Expert on matters relating to physic-
al or mental development. At pres
ent writing series of articles for a
New York magazine. Not afraid Of
heat or cold from exposure. Not
afraid of wild animals, microbes, men,
political parties or work. Can swim
any river in the United States. Ex-
pert with shot gun, can also shoot
rife Can endure fatigue and ex-
posure. Can handle gangs Of men.
Realizing the fact that examining
boards are apt to doubt some of the
above assertions, l have on deposit in
savings bank Of New York the sum
of $50 which I will forfeit to them if
1 cannot substantiate every assertion
made when put to practical test"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-28

Interesting experiments have been
conducted by Dr.. Lemstrom, of Hell
singfors university, on the effect Of
an electrical discharge DON the growth
of plants. Four seeds of barley,
wheat and rye were sown in pots, the
soil being electrically connected with
the ground. Above the two pots
were suspended an insulated network
of wire with a number of points of
Holz machine 50 connected that in
some of the pots the electric current
passed from the metal work to the
earth, while in others it passed in the
reverse direction. For five hours
daily current was passed through
the soil. After eight weeks the
height of the plants affected by the
electric current was found to be 40
per cent. greater than those to which
no current had been applied. It is
said that experiments with other
plants show similar results, but diff.
ferent In degree.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-28
FIVE DOLLARS IN N1cKELs.
Man with a Bill Gets Even with the
Mean Conductor.

Now, here is story of good luck
and bad luck combined, and it just
goes to show that the sunshine will
occasionally fall on a fellow when he
is really not expecting it, said a
young man who lives uptown to a
New Orleans Times-Democra! reporr
ter. "Did you ever get on street
car with no smaller change in your
pocket than a five dollar bill? Of
course you have. Every man has had
this experience at some time or other.
1t happened to me the other day
while was on my way downtown.
When | handed the conductor the
fiye-dollar bill with an apology and an
explanation that thought when I
boarded the car that l had smaller
change. The man who rings up nickels
didn't fail to show his displeasure. I
tried to get the bill changed by ap-
preaching several passengers. But
there was nothing left for me to do
but to take the change the conductor
offered oroleave the car. l took the
change. He counted me out 81 50 in
nickels-99 nickels, whole handful
of nickels-and he seemed to get a
deal of pleasure out Of my discomfort
as sank back in the seat and began
fumbling with the nickels he had
given me. But all this is prosaic,
commonplace enough, for the same
thing has happened to nearly every
other man who rides on street cars to
any considerable extent. happened
to glance at the floor of the car, and
there in the aisle was a nickel. I
picked it up, and put it with the other
SO nickels which l held in my hand.
Here, CONDUCTOR 1 said, as I beck
oned the man to come in from the
rear of the car, here are 100 nickels-
give me that fve-dollar bill He
counted the nickels. They were all
there, and got my bill back. Funny
experience, wasn't it? 1t doesn't hap
pen every day, and in fact I guess I'm
the only man it ever happened to-"
and the man chuckled as he brushed
around the corner.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-28
QUITE SIMPLE.
The Professors Secret of Success
fully Forecasting the Weather.

On certain continental town, says
London Tit-Bits, there were two
newspapers that maintained bitter
rivalry. To the staff of each profess
sor was attached, who contributed a
special forecast of the weather, but
neither of these experts was known to
the other.
Now, one of these professors, who
for the time may be called Schmidt,
was greatly chagrined to find that,
whereas his prophecy was generally
wrong, that of his rival, Schenk, was
very often correct. He therefore de-
termined to discover the secret of his
success.
By dint of inquiry Schmidt ascer-
tanned the identity of Schenk, and,
further, learned that he was in the
habit of taking his dinner at GER
tain cafe. Carefully laying his plans:
Schmidt contrived to get his dinner
in company with Schenk, and to open
up a most interesting conversation.
At last, when favorable opportunity
presented itself for introducing the
subject which was uppermost in his
mind, Schmidt turned to his COM
panion.
"By the way" said he, II hear that
you are the celebrated weather proph-
ct of the - naming the paper). ]
can't tell you how often I have won
dered at the manner in which, with
wonderful accuracy, you manage to
forecast the weather"
well, that's simple enough, I can
assure you," replied Schenk, with a
laugh; "you see there's a silly old
donkey who Processes to make predic-
tions for the - (naming Schmidt
paper), which is published a few
hours before my paper, and as his
forecase is almost invariably wrong,
all have to do is to say just the OPP
posite."
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-28
TEN YEARS FOR ACTORS.
It Takes a Decade, to Get Rid of the
Worthless Ones.

w VI lu4CSS OACSs
Each decade marks the beginning
of a new epoch in theatrical history:
This fact does not apply so APPLY
to stars and stage people who DOM
mate in the profession, for the life of
these, so far as the public is con-
cerned, is usually much longer. But
with the rank and file-those who
never rise higher than the level Of
minor roles-ten years is about the
limit of endurance. After having
served before the public for that
length of tir1e without doing any,
thing sufficiently meritorious OF
novel to attract unusual attention,
the actor, or actress, as rule, passes
away in so far as the profession is con-
cerned.
Men who deal in the talents Of
stage people to the extent of reaping
financial returns from their labors are
better qualified to "size up" the sit
uation than others, and their expert
ence teaches that few ordinary people
of the theatrical profession remain
longer than ten years in the business.
They either achieve distinction-al-
though this is the exception rather
than the rule-or else drop into other
lines, after having been convinced by
experience that the stage, so far as
they are concerned, offers practically
no opportunity for advancement.
For this reason the rank and file of
the profession is constantly changing
and the popular idea, "once an actor
always an actor" is easily disproved.
London Answers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-28
First Published in the DEMOCRAT Aug. 18th, 1908
Notice of Final Settlement.
The State of Kansas (

The State OF Kansas ea
Barton County.
In the Probate Court in and for said County.
In the matter of the Estate of Alvarado Rails
back, Deceased.
Creditors and all other persons interested in the
aforesaid Estate are hereby notified that shall
apply to the Probate Court in and for said County.
sitting at the Court House. in Great Bend, County
of the Probate Court, to wit: on the It'll day of
September A. D. 1903, for full and final settle
ment of said Estate.
R. r. MOSES, Administrator Of the Estate OF
Alvarado Railsback, deceased.
Great Bend. Kss, Aug. 8, A. D. 1908. 22-5
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-28
A 1,50o-Mile Furrow.

A furrow 1900 miles in length is
to be ploughed by the French gov
eminent across the north African
desert, from Tunis to Lake Tchad.
In it will be laid telegraph cable to
connect the points named A steam
plough will open a furrow 80 inches
deep, and move at the rate of mile
an hour.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-28
First published in the DENocRAr Aug. IA, 1903.
Notice of Final Settlement.
The State of Kansas, [ g,
N@-~%- .

The State OF Kansas, ee
Barton County,
In the Probate Court In and for said County;
Deceased Creditors and all other persons inter
ested in the aforesaid Estate are hereby notined
for said Ceunfy. sitting at the Court House, in
Great Bend, County of Barton, State of Kansas at
the September term of said court towit on the 7th
dav of September Az d. 1903, for q full and Anal
settlement of said Estate.
q A SwARrz Executor of the last will and
Testament of Tichenor ysncil, deceased.
Great Bend, Kansas. Aug. II. A. d. 1903 23-26
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-28
Railroad Time Tables.
santa Pc Road.

santa Pc Road.
Westbound. East bound.
20 k7 Osp. n. No. ........9:55 Q. n,
40. 5s7 ..... 10 81 a. M. No. s........s:ss Pm.
GREAT BEND DISTRICT.
No. SIT Scott City IL Is No. 576.. 9io
No. SIS 1890 D. m. Mondays. Wednesdays and
Fridays,
No. 8 Daily.
No. stops only at Elinwood. Sterling, and
Hutchinson.
No $50 stops at ali stations.
AN freight must be at warehouse not later than
s p. m.
Refrigerator freight for the East every
Wednesday by p. m.
". roRREY. Agent.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-28
Free For All Pace.

The Free For All Trot and the 223 Trot failed to fill
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-28

Just as quick as we can get the
list of awards at the county fair we
will publish same.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-28

Missouri Pacific.
(Osnsrel tine.l
East Boun6 West Bound
No 2 leaves S:4S m No leaves s,45 "a
No leaves Sos m No arrives 1870 "A
No srrtyes7So m No arrives $50 . N
j. RAso8
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-19
WILLIAM n0RAl,
SHlpbUILDER
Of Seattle Goes to Marry Sweetheart
of His Youth-Romant
Story.

William Moran. Of Moran Bros
company, shipbuilders. of this city
was married yesterday IN Kansas
City to Miss Grace Williamson, and
thereby hangs a story, says the Seat
tie Times. This marriage was the
outgrow h Of a romance started years
and years ago, when Billy Moran
was herding cattle On the plains OF
Kansas. Miss Williamson was the
granddaughter of a woman at whose
home Mr.. Moran boarded. AS boy
and girl they formed an attachment
for each other that grew with the on
coming years and finally ended at the
altar
The life of William Moran has been
a strange one, and his wedding was
in keeping with it. When a mere lad
Of IA years he became dissatisfied
with his Virginia home. He decided
to run away. He did So In the dark
ness of night he stole from the parent
al shelter. A brother herding cattle
! in Kansas was his lodestOne.
He made for him as straight as he
could. He beat his way from the AL
| lantic seabOard to the middle west
On the way, strange adventures befel
this wandering waif, one of which viii
bear repeating 1t goes to show his
! honesty and honor, and that some
! thing in his nature that caused him
to come out of the storm Of his youth
full temptations-a man.
Back in Muncie, Ind. there lives
man by the name of KerwOOd-Am
! brose Kerwood. He is married.
Back in Indiana.
Kerwood and his wife one day
years al1 years ago, were going home
! d Muncie. The pair was competed
| to wait il PendletOn. Ind, some hour;
! for a Big Four train. Kerwood was
pacing the station platform. His wife
was resting inside. A small boy en-
! tered and approached her. His Goa;
was butsoned tight to hide the travel
stained shirt. His hands were behind
! his back 10 conceal the dirty cuffs.
| In a polite and courteous tone he
asked for bit of money. He said he
! was hungry His face did not belle
his words. Mrs Kerwood was not ex
actly like her husband. She was
touched by the honest appeal. He rolt
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-19
PILGRIMS PROGRESS
BIZ JOHN BUNYAN
Will Be PictoriaIIy illustrated in Ser
mons at Congregational
Church.

The most widely read book in the
English language, excepting the Bible
and possibly Shakespeare plays is
The Pilgrims Progress from this
world to that which is to come" AL
most from the moment OF its first pub
LEGATION in 1876, it has enjoyed a pop
ularity equallei by no other English
work. John Bunyan, the plain tin
ker, had knowledge of the hear: OF
the common people; their speech,
their feelings and their inward relig-
ious experiences, such as few others
have ever possessed. This book,
written from the suffering of his own
hard experience In the Bedford
Bridge prison, where he was kept in
bondage for his religious principles,
is probably the best commentary and
the most vital protrayal of the New
Testament in all literature. Lord
Macaulay said of it: 1T is the only
book Of its kind (allegory) which pos
sesses a strong human interest. While
this has been read by thousands with
tears" It grips the heart.
In this story Bunyan describes the
Christian life as a journey and with
wonderful skill pictures the varying
ups and downs, temptations, defeats
and victories of the disciples of
Christ
The Pilgrims Progress had scarce
ly been published when it was trans
lated into French, Dutch and German
and at present it may be read in over
IS different languages or dialects,
no other book except the Bible being
open to so many peoples in their ma
tive tongue.
The story has also been illustrated
by the penci. and brush with varying
degrees CT skill /, ON the first rude
wood cuts made by Dutch artists in
1895. to the splendid works OF genius
Of Gordon Browne. J. D. Watson ana
c.. H. Bennett.
A few years ago an Iowa artist. be
coming interested in the book made
some thirty-siX oil paintings repre-
senting the varying scenes Of Christ
ian's pilgrimage. These paintings are
nearly life size and show with much
skill the adventures Of the Pilgrim and
the persons he encountered on the
way. Through the kindness Of Rev.
c. R. Gale Of Spokane these paint
ings have been lent to the Congrega-
tional church and will be used to IL
lustrate a series of sermons on Pill
grim's Progress: or The Christian
Life in Picture"
Three paintings will be shown each
evening" This is the only time that
these pictures have been exhibited
in the west outside of Spokane and it
is hoped thai they may form help
full and interesting portrayal of the
Christian life of especial interest to
young people. All persons will be
welcome. The first sermon begins 20
morrow evening at 1880. Subject:
:'Christian Setting Out"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-19
SUSPECT PICKED UP At EVERETT


Everett.-Frank Morris, aged II,
was arrested here today on suspic-
ion Of being the boy who killed Po-
lIceman Schaeman of Seattle. He
was peddling fake jewelry when ar
rested, and had two Seattle business
cards in his pockets. A description
has been telephoned to the Seattle
police, and an answer received says
that Morris answers the description
of the suspected murderer. Morris,
as he gives his name, is held pending
further examination. He says he is
from Whatcom
While peddling needles and jewelry
Norris stopped at Officers Bright
mans home while the latter was pres
ent. Morris had his wrist bandaged.
claiming it was lame. The officer I'M
wrapped it and found no sign of in
jury. While preparing to take Morris
to the station the latter bolted out Of
the door and ran into another yard,
which happened to belong to Officer
Williams Both officers made a
search and found Morris in a patcn
OF raspberry bushes. He left a leg
sticking out, and they seized 1t.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-19

her ne was making his way to Kan
sas That was all. Yet something
about the boy told her he was telling
the truth. She opened her purse and
gave him so cents. He thanked her
and vanished.
When Kerwood heard of the trans
action, he told his wife that she had
been buncOed. She insisted that the
boy was telling the truth He there
upon followed the lad to ascertain
/. German bakery and buy bread and
few cakes. After he had eaten
hem he returned TO the station. He
asked the good woman her name and
card. He then babe her goodbye and
left the station.
Six months later Mrs. Kerwood re-
ceived letter from Kansas. It was
rom William Moran. He said his
brother had gone on to Seattle, and
that he had taken his place nerding
cattle. promised to send her the
50 cents as soon as he drew his sala-
ry. Six months passed with no word
from Moran. Then came the second
.etter, inclosing the so cents. Mrs.
AerwCod at once sat down and wrote
him a nice long letter full of mother
~ advice.
When He Came to Seattle.
The kerwoods did not again hear
rom their "protege' until two years
lad passed away. The third letter
bore a Seattle postmark William
had joined his brother. He sent them
a few shells and a bit Of sea moss. All
Ibis, Of course. happened long before
he Moran boys thought of building
4 United States battleship. Now VIII
liam is engaged with his brother in
he erection Of one of the greatest
fighting machines Of modern times.
IN the meantime Kerwod, too. had
DrOspered. He became banker
About year and a half ago ne to-
| ge.her with his wife visited Seattle.
During the "A hours they were here
William Moran did not let the grass
| grow under his feet. He had not for
| gotten Mrs. Kerwood, her kindness 20
him and later her motherly advice
| He took them over the city and then
J for long ride On the Sound. When
kerwoOd asked for his bill at the 40
| tel it had been settled. William Moran
nad paid the interest on the 50-cent
| investment made by Mrs Kerwood
ears and years before.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-19
HOW,S THIS?

:HOW'S THIS?
We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case Of Catarrn that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
j. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo, Ohio.
We the undersigned, have known
F. ]. Cheney for the last Is years,
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and
financially able to carry out any DBL
cations made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, O.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin. Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intel
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system.
Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all
druggists. Testimonials free.
Halle Family Pills are the best.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-19

ines and side tracks and rolling
stock, reaches the sum of S220,556..
616.
The total valuation of real and per-
sc2al property. including railroad
tracks i'll all of the counties of the
state reaches a grand total of $780,
1896. The total amount of state
taxes of all classes to be paid by the
counties reaches a total of $2,1O5,116,
King county's valuation of property
was eQualized by the board az ST.
O1S.937, on which state taxes will be
paid amounting to S540. 200.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-19
EQUALiZERS END THEIR WORK.
State Board Places Value Of All
Washington Property at
$276, 1869.

Olympia.-The state board Of equal
ization has entirely finished its labors
and adjourned until next September.
The aggregate tax levy for all state
purposes, Including school. general
and military taxes, was fixed at 80
mills. Of this levy five mills are for
schools of the state and 2 80 mills
for general and military purposes.
The work of equalizing values by
the board resulted in a slightly lower
rate of the amount of taxes to be paid
by the several counties over the rate
Of last year The reason or this Is
hat nearly every county returned a
largely increased assessment over
that of 1902 and in equalizing the
state board reduced values IN the
neighborhood of an aggregate OF 80
382,372 in all the counties.
The total value of all the railroad
property in the state, including main
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-19

ASSOCIATION, which will be the central
attraction for travelling men attending
the big fair. Il will stand on a piece
CT rising ground with a thoroughfare
On either side, and in a portion of the
exposition grounds where it is sure
to be visited b. large numbers of PEG
pie daily.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-19
Notes For a History of the Eighteenth,
Century.

century.
Marie AntOinette was told that the
people did not have bread
Then she replied, why can'u
they go to the department stores and
eat the grocery samples?"
Enraged at the practical sense Of
her answer the frivolous French at
once did their worst.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-19
His Verdant Ace.

Mabel-And did your grandfather
live TO a green old age?
blackwell, l. should say so. He
was swinlled three times after he wan
20.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-19
ELLINGTON VERY FORTUNATE
cite for State Building at St. Louis
Fair One of the Choicest.

~-a Washington Building at the
.-tan9 Purchase Exposition at St
I...- will occupy q position Of prom
not far from the government
...-Hng. which at preceding exposi
...~s mas been one Of the most pop
...r attractions. near the nationa.
....,ias building and adjacent to the
-.an.ng Of the Travellers Protective
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-19

She-I trust, Jack, our maria &c
will not be against your fathers will.
Jack-I'm sure l hope not; it would
be mighty hard for us if he should
change it.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-29

small proportions than IN a more popu-
lous but comparatively stagnanJ, east
ern community.
IF it is the purpose OF the postoffice
department. TO extend the service to the
localities where 1T can be administered
most economically and used to the best
advantage the department can not af-
ford to overlook the claims of the live
and progressive wsst. II would be poor
policy as well as poor economy to do
so. Western congressman are begin
ring to hear from their constituents on
this matter and II ma. be assumed
that the postothce department viii be
disposed TO listen to the arguments set
forth. The west Will not ask constdera-
ton purely on sectional grounds. but
will demand to be declared in on future
rural delivery extensions because it
can use the service TO its own advan-
tage and that of the department There
is no reason to apprehend that when
the matter is placed before it in this
light the department VIII see the adj
of abandoning the ironclad
rule requiring 100 families for each
route, and will he ready to consider
western applications on their merits"