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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-10

The essence of knowledge is, having it, to
apply it, not having it, to confess ton
fucius.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-10

FALMOUTH, VA-I suffered over twelve
months with pain in the small of my back.
Medicines and plasters gave only temporary
relief Doan's Kidney Pills cured me.-F. s.
Brown, Falmouth, Va
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-10

Thin people who want TO appear stoutsE
have been known to lie In Wsit.-Phiiz5.l
pnia Evening Bulletin.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-10

back that could not walk. l used the SAM
pie of Doan's Kidney Pills with such good re-
suits sent to Toledo for another box, and
they cured me.-SARAH E. CoTTRELL, Cur
tee o.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-10

Houston, TEX took the sample of
Doan,s Kidney Pills with such great benefit
l bought a box st our druggists Used over
half and stopped. because my urine which
before had only come dribbling, now became
so free. had medicine enough. had lum-
bago and the pills nd me Of it should have
written sooner, but you know how soon q well
person forgets about being sick--Mr- c. h.
HoENckzs No. 2319 NcKenny Ave, Houston,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-10

The appointment of ex-senator
William A. Harris to membership on
the Panama canal commission, taken
from non-partisan standpoint,
would mean much to the state of
Kansas. 1t is estimated there will
be no less than 300 or more positions
to fill by the commission, which will
range in salaries from $500 to $4,000
each IL year. Each of the commits
sioners will have between 40 and so
of these good-paying positions to
dispense.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-10
He'd Been to Market.

Arthur was one of the little unfortunate
army of 6ve-year-olds that lives on Fifth
avenue, where he has everything to his
hearts content except mud pies and things
q boys heart really Graves. Not long ago
one of Arthur's uncles bought country
seat on Long Island-barns, horses, cows.
chickens, and other rural conveniences in
eluded. Recently Arthur was allowed to
visit the farm" and to inspect the same
at his leisure. One of the first things he
wings and mania for scratching gravel.
whats that thing?" he asked.
THAT'S q chicken" was explained
"Oh, no." he said ineredulousIy, "you
can't fool me; that things got feathers on
TN Y. Times.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-10

WEST HAVEN, CoNN-Eight months ago
took severe pain in my back. The sample
box of sDoan's Kidney Pills helped me so
much purchased two boxes am on my Sec
ond box. My heart does not bother me as it
used to and feel well-SARAu z. BRADLEY,
No. 81 Elm Street, West Haven. Conn
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-10
Light On the Subjec

Light On the Subject.
He-I suppose you are aware of the ten
der feeling / have for you?
She-No; I'm quite in the dark.
t'That being the case permit to sug-
gest that we strike a match. Chicago
Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-10

Two of One Mind.
Father-Are you and this Mr. Simpso1
congenial, daughter?
Daughter-Oh, yes, pa; ne likes to hear
me talk about myself, and like to hear him
talk about himself.-Detroit Free Press.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-10
CLOSE TO THE PEOPLE.


largest known n the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-10

afrons liable be magnfed by them make irritable
the o
The well poised ruehearted will make allowance his
us surroundings and, sympahng with
environment wal and without
irritation By noticing complaining
he lie fails rise the full
his and family.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-10

(Note: Some remarks attributed to
Juoge Holdofn in the decision OF a recent
/ aiuCrce suit occasioned much criticism
from advanced women and from the press.
His statements were misconstrued as a
rebuke TO the gentle sex Judge Holdom
has occupied the supreme bench now dur
Ing five years. has listened TO hundreds OF
observation to speak upon matters here
presented .-Edjtor)
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-10
Will Cost over 100000.

The battleship Kansas is to be one
et the finest of the United States
navy. The Kansas Nvill cost exclu-
sive of armor and armament an
amount not to exceed $4,212, 900.
Her dimensions will be: Length.
$50 feet; extreme breadth, rs feet
10 inches; mean draft, "a feet 9
'""hess total bunker capacity. 1900
). Her main battsSies will con-
s-.,G of four 12-inch, eight S-inch and
IL finch breech-loading rifles. The
secondary batteries will consist of
20 3-inch 14-pounder rapid-fire guns,
IL 3-pounder semi-automatic guns,
six 1-pounder automatic guns, two
1-pounder automatic guns, two 3-inch
field guns, two machine guns 80 cali
her and six automatic guns of 80 cal
iber.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-10
BRIEF KANSAS ITEMS.
sIurdock's Early Marriage.
ccGassos soNa.soeosososcN

Victor Murdoch, the Wichita edito.
recently nominated for congress, was
married when oily 10 and his bride,
Pearl Alien, was only Is. Speaking of
Victor Murdoch, the Kansas City
Journal says: THE house of Muir
dock has been, almost since terri
torial days. popular and potent fac
tor in politics and in the social and
commercial life of the Sunfiower
state, and now bids fair to be a
power which must be reckoned with
for long while yet to come. The
hearts of Marsh and Bent Murdoch,
father and uncle respectively, must
swell with pride as they behold their
red-haired and freckled-faced 'sVic,' -
whom they probably still consider no
more than a boy, now the republican
candidate for congress-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-14

APPOINTMENTS were announced yesterday from the Governors office as follows: M M. Hughes. 0adsden, David v. W. Fuller, Mont gomery. NotaTies Public: John M, Lacy. Ry- land. Beat 8. Madison County; 4. If. Gray son and C. J. Etheriase. Nieholsvills Beat IT. Marengo County, NotaFies Public and Justices of the Peace; H. R. Williamson, Sandy Ridge. Beat | |, LoWndes County. Jus tiee of the Peace; Charles R. Green, Wood stock. Beat !, Blob County. Constable. A TELEPHONE alarm yesterday afternoon at o'clock brought out the Fire Department to Clisby Park. . small suburb in the north. eri part Of the city. The fire was almost out when the department arrived on the scene. chimney vas on Are end the roof vas threattned. There was no material dam age.
 THE annual three days meeting of the Primitive Baptists will be held with the Cottage Hill Church. two blocks south of the terminus of the Court Street car line. Friday. Saturday and Sunday. Aug. tA. IS and ie. Communion and feet-washine Sunday. AN EQUIPMENT mortgage vas filed yestsr- day in the office of the Judge of Probate of Line RAIlroaa to the Ggsranty Trust Com pany of New York for sl,ees. 500. bearing interest at A. per cent. per annum. THERE Will DC q basebAH game at q o'ciock this afternoon at Athletic Park between the Block Sox. IT.. and the Beilinger Heights team. No charge for admission.
 THE corn crib of Nose oobb. a colored farmer. living neaf Montgomery, was robbed last night by unknown ,pegroes. The matter was reported to the pCN.e.
 4 PETITION in voluntary bankruptcy was filed yesterday in the United States Court by B. r. Wingard of Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-14
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Mir L. D. Dix. General Secretary of the local Young Mems Christian Association. left wednesday evening on his vacation trip. He was accompanied by his wife and child. They intend to spend several weeks in the mountains of North Alabama and visit Lake Geneva, Wis, before their return, Hon. R. R. Poole, Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries spent yesterday in Selma where he went to assist in the organization of an agricultural club. Mfr. Arthur McAmir has returned from two weekk' visit to Cincinnati. Louisville and Nashville.
 MT. ". C. Swanson of the Educational Depart ment has gone to Eufaula on a business trip pr. Eugene 4. Smith, State Geologist of Tus- caloosa arrived in Montgomery yesterday. Mir C. r. Medingsr of Birmingham was in Montgomery yesterday
 Mr. J. O. oppsnheimer of Eufaula spent yes terday in the city.
 MT. A. O. Ellis of Union Springs was in Mont gomery yesterday.
 Mr. John TuIlis has gone to waukeshA to spend some tina
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-14
Nerves As Steady as Clock
 Work. Dr. Mile g Nervine Made Them So After Years of Heart and Nerve Trouble.

Weak and hungry spells indicate nervous affection of the heart. The nerves are not getting the nourishment they need, and unless tTeatmentis speedily begnn, disastrous results afe sure 10 follow. When strengtheneus m- vigoratsd and restored te their normal state theEefvoussy system ah0undsin energy, vitality and nerve-fcree, and successfully resists the attack ot disease and deeay. Dr.. Mics Nervine is the true nerve tonic, furnishing, as t does. the exact element of nouTiahment ana strength which the shattered nervous system requires. s1 that good results, noticeably pro nounced, follow the giving of the flTse few doses. It IS Q wonderful nerve specific.
 For many years was a sufferer from heart and nervous troubles. I would have spells when would be uneommoniy hungry evea after eatingi headache, sour stomach, gTiping pains. weak. trembling spells, me sometimes quite severe The doctor gave only temporary relief from pain and de- eided to try DH. Miles Remedies. I began with one bottle of the Heart Cure and one of the Restorative Nefvine, and they helped me so much that I got some more. When had taken six bottles my nerves were as steady as eloek-woFk. I could eat anything l wanted and as much aA wanted without it hurting me. 1 thank Dr. Miles for the good t has done me."-JoHN B. ADAMS, Clean, Ga.
 All druggists sell and guarantee first bottle Dr. Niles Remedies. Send for free book op NsEyogs and HsaFs Diseases Addtess Dr. Miles Medical Co, Eikhart, Ind.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-14
which within few hours covered wide

which within a few hours covered wide tract of ground.
 o One stream has covered the ground al. ready arid from previous eruptions but the other is going swiftly towards the vil- lage of ottajano. the direction taken by the famous eruption of 1872. The whole district around the volcano Is shaken by frequent earthquakes and a perfect panic prevails. the population crowding the churches to pray or gathering in open spaces for safety. .s s.s
 Experts, however afarm that 60 far -tbere is no reason for fear serious di- saster
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-14
voleano's Activity Is Causing Wfde-
 spread Alarm.

Rome. Aug. l&-Yesuvius Is again caus- ing intense alarm in the surrounding re- zion. eruptlons from the volcano being very heavy today. This alarming activity which followed the shocks of earthquake is augmenting. The detonations are very loud and almost continuous. while from a fresh opening at the base of the principal crater two streams of lava are Issuing
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-14
The Rules of tili
 Contest.

Each person, firm or corporation making .
 payment of Is cents er mose, either old oe
 . new subscription to The Daily and Sunday
 for each s cents paid. Thus person payinG'
 7S cents for weeks subscription wih bs sI.sS for months subscription win be en.
 es.so for months' subscription win be sa- titled to 70 votes.
 az so for I2 months subscription will be en: titied to I66 votes.
 ThA votes must be cast by nlIlng out the
 plank coupon L s9En , ns nsrswn a,,,n sS s printed to ha clipped from The Advertiser and either sn.iled 10 this office with the remittance, or delivered to the Asens or Collector to whom hs h3 AeuosIIed in the Dig ballot boa kepk for she purpose in the Circulation DeDartmsnt q
 ThS EysnT A1VS precaution win be iaken Co u,a.a .x sco1n.est absolutely fair. The vueea SvsIi SnsasntSd and the BtaIidin~ of the various con. testants will be published at short interyais ssu tha close of ths contest on Aug. kth l9VSa: ;,ou are not . subscriber to The Adver- ,,s1r order Alabama's leading daily at once and cast your votes TUT soH'S hr'cno m thle If you are already e subscriber to Tns Aa- vertiser, Q payment on account will enahls
 yoS o;.. tG 1u eGPFsT SsIa Free Trip Contest. ~ S"aF This contest 6 open to any msn, woman, hov or giri in Alabama; it win be absolufeiy
 a sRS se Ds 1RS m % rsn for ten sSnrt in The Advertiser's behalf amonest
 tfrDhs sbeir friends and admirers. Address.
 Free Trip Editor,
 The Advertiser,
 Montgomery, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-14
MIsTRIAL ENTERED.
Jury in Stevens Murder Case Un- able to Agree.

Jury in Stevens Murder Case Un-
 able to Agree.
 Huntsville. Aug. l3.-(special .f-I'ate last night. the jury on the murder case of Fred Stevens reported that no agree fnent could be reached and the jury was therefore discharged and a mistrial en- teFeN. Eleven jurymen stood for convtc- ton and one for acquittal. Stevens is charged with the murder of John Byrd farmer at Monrovia.
 The grand jury has returned indict- ments against Jim Stoger. Pluck Lawler and Bob Sanders, negroes, charging them with attem 9.Ing to wreck a passenger train on the Southern Railroad. All three are in jail The authorities claim that these negroes attempted to wreck train by placing a cross tie on the track and would have succeeded had not the tie been too large. Their purpose. 1t Is claimed, was to rob passengers Of a wrecked train.
 In the Circuit Court tomorrow, the trad ing stamp ordinance passed by the City Council last winter will be tested. The ordinance imposes a tax of $1.000 on the stamu business and W. A. Gamble. man aRer of the stamp concern in this city, has a suit in court seeking to invaiidate the ordinance, also to obtain remittance of a fine imposed upon him TOT engaging in the business without payment Of the license. This case has attracted much at- tentIon and it's fate in the courts will probabIy decide the validity of stamp or- finances in several other Alabama towns Madison County will spend several thou sands of dollars in the next few Weski ! making repairs on turnpikes leading into l this city. The bikes have been allowed tS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-14
Mehfls soeiety Msws.

morning at the family nome, t0t ConSrese Street. after . brief illness.
 Mobile Society News.
 Mr. and Mrs. N. R. Clarke and family returned today from Point Clear where they spent several weeks. Norborne. IT,. their l-year-oid son. has the distinction of being one of the handsonest children In Mobile and indeed one look at this sturdy. curiy-haired. brown-eyed young ster> is all that is necessary to establish his claim.
 Mir. Teifair Hodgson writes home that he was at the wrishts home in Manila when General Wright received cable announcing that the degree cf l.. l.. D. had been conferred on him by certain college. The fun of 1t was that no one knew where the college conferring the honor was located.
 Mir. c, c. Clarke had q narrow escape from a lightning stroke day or two ago. He was at the telephone when the electric storm broke and had only time to move two feet away when the tele- phone was struck and the instrument torn from the wall and hurled to the hoor.
 There was a lawn party at Battles to- night the object being to build a summer home for the orphans. The steamer Heroine left the city at o'clock, carry ing a large crowd Music and refresh ments were among the attractions
 The Falcon left last night for the New Orleans races, having on board Messrs T.. c. Bush, J. c. Bush, IT,, c. A. Hall. Ed Huger. Percy Pettus and L. c. Dor gan.
 Mrs. James Hogan has gone to Point Clear for few day's visit. The social Side of The Register is now being ably conducted by Mrs. Irwin Craighead. The friends of Miss Mabel Heustis will regret to learn that she has decided to spend next winter in Beiise. 3. H.. where she will keep house for her brcthr. MT. and Mrs. James Grey and family have returned from Fowl River, called home by the death of Mrs. Grey's father. Mir. !. D. Cameron. Mir. Hoicombe Quill has gone to wauke- sha to join his family. Mrs. 0uih has much improved during her stay there. ------ Mrs. Ellen Barrett Ligon has returned home after an absence of four weeks. hay. ing visited many of the large cities. Mss Norwood of Montgomery is the guest of Mir. and Mrs. c. c. Clarke ai their pretty cottage at tiie Point. Mrs. ]. Henry Nelson and sister, Mss A. s. Byrne have gone to Lathia Springs Gs., to stay until cool weather. Miss Florence Davidson of Mcntgom. cry arrived this afternoon to visit hes aunt, Miss Joseph Hodgson.
 Messrs John McPhIllips. Harry Majesk and Herbert Lyons left this morning on s pleasure trip to the West Miss Eunice Semmes has come dowr | from Montgomery and Is the guest oi Miss Theo Williamson.
 Mrs. N. F. Kirkbride and daughter have returned from a stay of ssvera weeks at Point Clear.
 Mr. Thompson of England arrived thil afternoon to be the guest of Mir. and Mrs w. K. syson.
 Miss Mamie Owen left last night fol Mcintosh. Ala, to visit Miss August' Hooks.
 Miss Sallie E. Stokes left last night fol Galbraith Springs. Tenn, to spend 1 month.
 Miss Maude Middleton is spending { few days with friends at Little River
 Misses Nellie and Marie Davis left Mon day to visit relatives in Laurel, Miss. l. atrLt .
 Mir. wyndam Lyon Is spending his holi day at Portersville.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-14
sozOD0NT To both Powder. :,
 "Goed fer Bsd zsstA
 Not Bad .Joe Good 1ssth" oIvss the Teeth . Peariy Lussss nIe BOX .ss ~cs . 2se

ts,ssas Incile and Carrie washburn ana Mr. I. E. Bartlett are among the guests at a house party at which MT. Brainard' Clapp Is entertaining at nis home near Columbus, Ga.
 Mrs. Robert M Henderson has gone to Knoxville, Tenn..s to visit Governor and Mrs. Bob Taylor. Mir and Mrs. Hen derson have spent most of the summer in Hot Springs. Ark.
 Mrs. H. H. Wilson and daughter. who have been on visft to Mrs w. B. ward on Carter Hill Road. returned to their home at Fort Davis. yesterday.
 Miss Nadine Benjamin has returned from Washington. where she spent some time with her uncle and aunt, Judge ana Mrs. w. l.. Chambers.
 MT. and Mrs R. l.. Penick left yester- day for an extensive tip through the West, including Los Angeles and San Francisco. Cal.
 Misses Gene and Mary Burke have re- turned from Evergreen. wnere they have been visiting their grand mother. Mrs. M. D. Burke. Mrs. wm. B. Davidson and daughter. Miss Dora. have returned from Ken lucky. where they have. been visiting friends.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Hammond have re- turned from verbena, where they have been visiting pr. and Mrs. B. J. Bald win.
 Mr. and Mrs. w g. Mattel have re- turned from a stay of several weeks in New York. Saratoga and other points. Miss May Hardaway has returned from Anniston. where she has been wis., iting her uncle. Mr. W. J. Stone. Miss Jean craik left yesterday for San Francisco, where she goes to visit her sister. Mrs. Buckner Speed. Mrs. J. T. Walker and children. who have been at Grandview for some time. have now gone to Kentucky. Miss Gabriella Watts mas returned from Anntston, where she mas been visiting Mrs. Charles Allen. Miss Mary Hannon will return to-mor- Irow from Pensacola. where she has spent the past few weeks. Miss Allie Garner of Ozark who has been visiting Miss Lutie Young, has re- | turned home. Mrs. HarweiI of Talladesa Is visiting Perry street. Judge and Mrs. Jonathan Haralson and family will leave in few days for Tate Spring. . | rry- ae-t.. IA day for a six weeks visit to friends in Chicago. | Mrs. Edward Trimbie Is spending Au- gust and September in the North and
 East.
 Miss CIementina Marks has returned
 from visit to friends in Birmingham. Miss Florence Davidson has gone to
 Mobile to visit Miss Ethel Hodgson.
 Miss Kathleen Martin has returned from a visit to friends in Anniston.
 Mir. J. W Ray of Anniston. Is visiting his aunt, Mrs. Boiling Green.
 Miss Caroline Hannon will leave to-
 morrow for Blount Springs. | Mrs. A. J. AnderSon VIII leave m \ IoW days for Talladega Springs. Mrs. zirkle has returned from Tender
 sonviIIee North Carolina.
 Mrs. Ella Brock has gone to Troy to visit relatives.
 Mrs. C. l.. Ruth Is spending. some time lin Verbena.
 Mrs. J. Griel has returned from Bir-
 mingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-14
IF YOU SEND YOUR CHILD

to us with prescription. you can rest assured 1t will receive the same careful attention that it wonid If you came yourself. We do not be-
 lieve in substitution. We believe in only the best, purest and most reliable drugs that it is possible to buy. Our stock is in keeping with our belief .- -si.. s->
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-14
Four Consolation Trips.

The four persons residing in Ala hama standing seventh to,tenth in the number of votes received in this con- test will be given, as Consolation Trips. the choice of round trip railroad tick cts to the following four great cities: St. Louis. Mo-, Washington, D. C., Chicago, Ill., Cincinnati, O. The one standing seventh in the number of votes received in this con- test to have the first choice. the one ranking eighth in number of votes received to have second choice, and so on to the one ranking tenth. This will make "a total of Ten Advertiser Free Trips. Suppose you try for one.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-14
If ths aabv is Cutting Teeth,

Be suro and uss that old and MNell-tried Esmsdv.
 MRS. WINsLOWs SOOTHING SYRUP. tor children feathing. It soothes the child. sotsene Sao gsIn-. Gilays al pain. cures Ntna coils and is the best remedy foT diarrhoea. Tweaey. 1sVa cents q bo1tlo ss-wso-fs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-14
vEsUvIUgs vIo- gNcE.

very fine quality. The well will be cased and drilling will proceed night and day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-14

est in very bad condition. Until a few years ago this County had larger miIe- age of fine bikes than any other North Alabama County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-14

Miss Susie Bennett, a popular young lady of this city, and W. A. McNeill of Columbia. were married yesterday even ing at the First Methodist Parsonage. Rev. F. P. Culver oficiating. The we'd ding was attended by small party of friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-14
Mobile Minor Mention.

Mrs. Sarah M. Council, native of Ireland. but for many years a resident of Mobile. died last evening at the family home, No 5o4 South Lawrence Street. She was s4 years of age. Mrs. Council leaves many relatives here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-14
DEW P O R US MEA PLASTERS King ef All PIAsters
HOR-ResideHf Notice,

No 276s.-w. F. Wilkes Lizzie M. Wilkes
 City Court of Montgomery. in Equity.
 In this cause 1t is made to appear to the court. by the affidavit of John W. Sam ford. IT,, that the defendant Lizzie M Wilkes. is a non.resident of the State of Ala hana, and that her place Of residence to af- liant Is unknown; and further that tn the belief of said affiant, said defendant Q over the age of 2i years. lcation be made in me Montsonsery .xdver- tlser q newspaper published fin the City and County of Montgomery and State of Alabama. for four consecutive weeks, requiring the sald Iixxie M wilkes to appear and plead to or answer the bill of complaint in said cause by the 3rd day of september. 1908. or in 90 days thereafter a decree pro confesso may be ren- aeFed against her.
 July 3oth 1903.
 Judge of. the City Court of Montgomery
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-14

John D. Cameron. a native of Scotia nd, aged 75 years, who has been engaged in the saw mill business here for twenty six years, died last night at his home on Dauphin Way. He leaves wife and three daughters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-14

The New York and Alabama oii Com. pany has struck a flow of petroleum at a depth of i35 feet In its we'll at Hazle Green. The petroleum Is said to be of