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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-18
Barton County Democrat.
STOKE AND FEEDER, PUss. AND PROPS.
WILL E STOKE, EDITOR AND r1ANAoER.
GREAT BEND, KANSAS
LOVING WORDS.

: Loving words will cost but little,
Journeying up the hill of life;
But they make the weak and weary
Stronger, Drawer for the strife.
Do you count them only tri1es?
. What to earth are sun and rain?
Never was a kind word wasted,
Never one was said in vain.
!.
When the cares of life are many,
And its burdens heavy grow,
Think of weak ones close beside you
If you love them, tell them SO.
What you count of little value
Has an almost magic power,
, md beneath their cheering sunshine
Hearts will blossom like a flower.
So. as up life's hill we journey,
Let US scatter all the way
Kindly words, for they are sunshine
In the dark and cloudy day.
Grudge no loving word or action
AS along through life you go;
There are weary ones around you
II you love them, tell them SO.
-Mollie L. Clayton, in Galveston News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-18

most instances, but that umpires Go not
enforce the rule.
Motions such as the bending or the
knee, the throwing forward of the body,
the swinging Of the arms and all kinds
of business" declares the Plymouth
Rock player, ARE done with the evident
purpose OF deceiying base runners. They.
certainly cont help the pitcher to get
any more speed on the ball or better
curves There is no doubt on earth that
base running is hurt by the practices
The runner who gets on first doesn't dare
take a lead if he knows the pitcher has
a good balk motiOn-for badk is what
the motion is. There has been lot of
comment regarding the apparent falling
off in base stealing this season. The
reason is apparent. Runners don't dare
take long enough lead for fear of being
caught on a false motion by the pitcher.
believe that pitchers should be made
to deliver the ball to the batsman after
he takes his position without all These
motions" {.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-18
A KNIGHT OF
THE HIGHWAY
By CLINTON SCOLLARD.
Author Of "a Man at Arms, IS The Son
Of q Terry" Etc.
Copyright, 1907. by ]. B. Lippincott Co.
All rights reserved.
CHAPTER II.-CoNr1NUED.

Rossiter was more than surprised
at this spontaneous proposal. He
was not accustomed to gratitude,
and that he should inspire anyone
with enough confidence to suggest
such an arrangement struck him
with something like amaZement.
But the more he meditated upon the
suggestion the more tempting it was
to him. Three weeks and half had
yet to elapse before the first of Octo-
Der. If he should decide to return
and accept the offer made by his
brothers acquaintance, here was an
opening which would enable him to
go back with a little money in his
pocket, doubtless more than he could
earn as a hostlef.
cts mighty good of you to men
ton such a thing" said he. care
yon sure you really mean it?"
"Mean it," echoed the young man
-"well, 1 guess!"
"Then Pm with you!" exclaimed
Rossiter, surprised the instant he had
spoken at his own earnestness and
decision.
my names Joe Becraft," said the
young man, land this is my brother
jim"
mine is Philip Rossiter-Phil, if
you like" said the vagabond, and
then he was suddenly conscious that
he had given his full name for the
first time in three years. Ross he
had been accustomed to call himself
when there was any question of
identity.
els it a good omen" he asked him
SELF 'or is it but the beginning of
another failure 2"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-18
THE SOLEMNITY OF SLEEP.
Filipinos Are Very Reluctant to
Awaken a Person Even When
Ordered to Do So.

There is one thing about life in the
Philippines that lazy man finds agree
able, if he is not in the army said
retired soldier, to a New York Times
man, land that is the way in which he
is allowed to sleep at all times and in all
places undisturbed. The Tired Tins of
the great race of tramps would find the
islands a Paradise in this respect.
Zone of the rudest acts in the estima-
ton of the native is to step over a sleep
ing person, or in any way interfere with
his repose. Sleeping, with them, is a
very important matter, and is invested
with solemnity, almost. They are
strongly averse to waking a sleeper, Is
they hold the idea that during sleep the
soul is absent from the body, and If they
suddenly call you from sleep the soul
may not have time to return to its tene-
ment, the body. There are blood-crud-
ling legends of men who have revenged
themselves upon their enemies by thus
exiting their souls.
IF you would call upon native and
you are told that he is asleep, you may
as well go about your other business.
for you will not get to him until, at his
own good time, he awakens.
when you go to sleep, in order to get
a servant to arouse you at a certain
time, sou must give him the strictest
orders to that effect befors you turn in
Then, if he obeys you at all, he will
stand by your side and whisper: 'Senori
Senori' repeating the word a little
louder each time until you are halls
awake, when he will go back to the low
note, and again gradually raise his voice
until you are fully conscious. It is an
ideal way in which to be called from
sleep, if you are in no hurry, and man
should never be in hurry in the Philip
pines; the climate is not adapted to &C
tivity. But it surely is a great place 10
Sleep"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-18

1 gCt lHtO the mop uC1QS-- 0OA KNOW
| what Mrs Merton will say when shs
sees how her pies an things disap-
pear. Did you ever hear of the Mer..
tons? It's to their place we are goin,.
you know"
Hes goin' too," put in Joe.
| 'sOh, indeed, / didn't upder
stand" said Mrs. Becraft. Il suppose
mebbe you're acquainted with the
/ people
NO, I'm not said Rossiter.
'Well, Mr. Merton is one of the
largest hop growers near Hinton
/ vile. His farm is about 21s miles
from the village"
you've been there, them"
'Yes, last year, Mamie an 1, but
! the boys never have"
Soon others began to arrive at the
hotel, and by haf-past one as many
as 25 people-men, women, boys
and girls-had gathered on or
about the piazza. A few were
acquaintance of Mrs Becraft
and her daughter and there was
a slight Interchange of talk. A
| subdued air of expectancy, however,
pervaded the company, and the eyes
of many, of the male portion more
particularly, were constantly turned
| in the direction of Keneseo street.
| Just before two there was a cry of
| Here he comes!" followed by gen.
eral movement towards the railing on
| the part of those upon the veranda.
Over the heads of two boys who had
crowded in front of him Rossiter be-
held long wagon with seats run
ming longitudinally. drawn by two
| rOXUQJ-fIIl hOrSaS Ioicnro!x- To
wards the hotel. The driver, perched
upon seat considerably higher than
| the body of the wagon, swayed from
one side to another as the clumsy
| vehicle ratified over the cobble-stone
not yet been laid in front of the
Cottage hotel.
| Its Jack Parmelee," Rossiter
her brothers Hes Mr. Merton's
brother-in-law, an oversees the
| farm
The Individual in question, an en-
ergetic appearing man of about As,
his hat pushed back upon his head,
the dust clinging to his brown beard
and causing it to seem hecked with
gray, presently pulled his horses mp
1 bSIOI i1AC IiOtSi ctiiNt 1d lLCoC
| gathered upon the sidewalk and We
| randa.
''All here?" he demanded, his gruff
voice sounding as though it might
have proceeded from his boots. well,
| pile in!" he added, not giving anyone
| time to answer. Any trunks?"
| Those who had belongings fastened
| to load them into the wagon; then
there was a good-natured scramble
| for seats. Rossiter assisted Joe with
the two satci1els and large basket con-
tanning the possessions of the Be
craft family, and then found him
self seated between the two brothers.
with Mrs. Becraft and her daughter
| opposite.
"All right there?" inquired Jack
Parmelee, surveying the load from
his superior height with a glow Of
| satisfaction.
Right cried someone.
| sect up." cried the animated Jehu.
| The big horses braced themselves;
the heavy wagon moved; and the
| journey to the hop fields was begun.
| ITO BE CoT3tinned.I
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-18
suLU.s SPORTY SULTAN.
Ii Fond of Racing IA. Ponies Ae.t.ss
Those OF the Americas
Army Officers.

After three years of service as q sur.
geon Of the United States army in the
Philippines, DR.. E. R. Tenney, of Kan
sas City, Kan, has returned TO his home
in that city, reports the Star. -Ns='
The sultan of Sulu, as described by
DR.. TenEey, is hardly the sort OF
potentate pictured in comic opera. He
is a very ordinary individual, who
lives in very ordinary way and does
about as ali the rest OF the Sulus do.
'tThe Sultan of Sulu assumes control
over all the Moros," Dr. Tenney said,
but in reality he has no control over
any but those who choose to follow him.
L met the sultan on several occasions
and was treated very cordially by him.
He is not man of great strength of
character or intelligence, but possesses
craft and cunning. The greatest man in
the sultan's domain is Hail Butu, the
prime minister.
'I visited the sultan in his home at
Miabon,. directly across the island of
Sulu from the town OF Iolo. 1t is very
ordinary house-nothing like a great
palace-and only little better than the
average native home. He has four legal
wives and a fine string of ponies.
Ills SpOIl 10 OON pO-
MES and race them against the army Off
GERS ponies, with such side attractions
as spear dances, accompanied by gongs,
tomtoms and native drums. These are
the musical instruments of the Sulus,
for the Sulus are not a musical people
like the Filipinos.
"The sultan sometimes wears Euro
pean clothes, and while he entertains
his guests very nicely after his OWL
fashion, he seldom gives feast. The
datos, or feuda1 lords, however, some
times prepare feasts for their guests OF
sugars, fried bananas, rice cakes, heavy
and fried in cocoanut OIL with native
chocolate as a beverage. The Sulus are
Mohammedans, and they have no intOX-
icating beverages. They chew the betel
nut, which blackens the teeth and takes
the place of tobacco and an important
part Of the sulus outfit is a betel nut
box borne by a slave. The women are
permitted to chew the betel nut after
they are married, and they marry at from
Ia to Is years Of age.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-18
| ago. at least I SO imagined until

ago. at least I SO imagined until
lately"
..You know, an education,'' said Be
craft, not needing Rosters last re-
mark, lis something I'm. always wish
in had. It's great thing"
.I've certainly not done very much
with mine,'' replied the wanderer.
How'd it happen?"
ssIt's hard to say. don't doubt
another-you, for instance, would
have profted by it, but as for me"
He ended with an expressive shrug
of his shoulders.
They continued to look at the
steam-packet for several minutes
longer, and then resumed their walk
towards the Cottage hotel.
Don't b'lieve we'd better say
perience to Ma, Jim," observed Joe
for the narrower thoroughfare
situated. Like as not she'd have a
blue fit"
"Bet she would" replied Jim.
"She's pretty nervous about my
health sometimes" Joe explained.
"You see, father died O. consump-
ton"
"Why should you say anything to
her about it?" inquired Rossiter.
Certainly, so far as I am aware,
there's not the slightest reason for
your doing so.'
ooh, but I want her to know some
day what you did for me. I'll tell
her about it up in the hop-yard. She
won't take on so there. I mean, she
won't give it to me quite SO strong
about bein' careless, an all that"
"Have it as you WILL" said Rossi-
ter, .but 1 should be rather pleased
if you made no mention of it what
ever
s'I'm goin' to introduce you," said
Joe, '.as a friend who's done me a
good turn. That'n explain our fetchin'
you along"
Rossiter now deserted in the dis
lance the staring 1etters-"Cottage
Hoter'-above a large and rambling
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-18
CHAPTER III.
OFF FOR THE HoP-FIELDs.


''You see it's like this Joe Be
craft was saying as the three
trudged slowly in the blazing sun
across the meadow towards the city.
1.-The mill where I've been workin'
these six years, an where Jim's just
startin' in, has shut down a month
for repairs, so we're gettin' holiday.
Ma always goes picl>in' hops, an
Mame--she's my sister-but Jim an
me, we amt so lucky every year"
.'You like it, then?" inquired Ros-
sitter
you'd better believe L do. Sod
you if you were shut up in mill all
the rest of the time"
Haven't you a good position?"
"Oh, yes, I'm not kickin'. I'm
.under-overseer in the cardin'-room.
III get too be overseer. perhaps, one
of these days, an then" He broke
off. There was a happy look in his
eyes and he gave a little laugh, while
Jim chuclled audibly.
"What are you snickerin' at, you
young jay?" cried his brother, MAX
ing a pPetense of being provoked,
and vainly trying to cuff the offender.
The more Rossiter talked with the
elder Becraft the more did he grow to
respect, if not to admire, him, he
was so wholly natural, so independ-
ent, so self-poised, and yet so en-
tirely without conceit. He was I'M
educated, save in rudimentary way,
having been the mainstay of the fam
lily for eight years, yet he kept him
self informed on the topics of the
day, and had his opinions on public
aaffaffs, which were more free from
bias than the views held by most of
those in his station in life. Crude
he was, but earnest, frank and warm
hearted, and Rossiter was shamed
when he contrasted his own weak
ness and lack of purpose with this
young fellows unassuming strength.
AS the three reached the square
beyond the railway tracks, Rossiter
noticed that Joe Becraft was begin
ming to lag and show signs of ex-
haustfon,.
you'd better have a drink of
whisky to brace you up,'' he said.
"a mill1-shalSe will do the bust
ness" Becraft replied. "It's too hot
for whisky. May be you'd like a. nip,
thought he added, with a peculiar
sidelong glance, which the vagrant
caught. 1t was as though the young
er man was surmising what the
elders habits might be.
s.Oh, no." Rossiter said, not be-
traying the fact that he noticed Be-
rats scrutiny, I'm not much on
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-18

The tour of the Philadelphia cricketers
in England and Scotland which finished
recently reflects much credit on the play
ers and on the game in Philadelphia.
From a comparatively small number Of
players team has been found capable
of giving most of the first class counties
of England hard battle and Of defeat
ing several of them. Even the English
men are loud in their praises Of the
prowess of the visitors, and some Of the
players are counted good enough TO make
a place on any team in England. The
tourists won more than half their
matches and several were drawn
Cricket, in spite of the fun pozed at It
On this side of the water, is essentially
game of skill and science and takes
number of years to master. With their
limited opportunities the Philadelphia
players have certainly made a grand
showing, and it is within the bounds OF
reason that within a few years England
may have reason to produce its best
eleven to take the measure of the United
States team.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-18

wooden building, so he animated that
before he met the mother and sis
ter of his companions he would like
to make a slight change in his ap
parel.
eve got another shirt in here,,' he
said, displaying his bundle, that
looks more presentable than this one
I'm wearing"
MA amt over particular" said Joe,
hut as Rossiter insisted, they turned
up at the side of the hotel and sought
the stables, where the vagrant made
the desired alteration. He could but
smile to himself as he was affecting
this, the experience was so novel to
him. 1t was many long day since
he had given much heed to what any
one thought of him.
The hotel stood upon corner, and
on two sides of it there was a wide
veranda, at one end of which mother
| and daughter were sitting. The girl
was plain, shy miss of II, while
| the mother proved to be woman of
ample proportions, with a worn but
kindly face which showed that her
path through life had not been among
| the roses. Her manner towards
Rossiter was at first marked by a
decided reserve, but when her son eX-
planned that he was indebted to "the
gentleman" for a very particular
| favor, she thawed perceptibly, and
| later, when Rossiter contrived to
compliment Joe while the latter was
| not listening, she quite beamed upon
| him, and thereafter the newcomer
was fully established in her good
| graces. Though her experience in
| the world had been limited, like her
| elder son she was a person of obser-
vation, and treated Rossiter with
something akin to Difference, detect
| ing in him a superiority of breeding.
1t was not long before the clock
in the city hall not far distant pro-
| claimed the hour of noon, fact that
| was reiterated by sundry whistles of
different tones in various parts of the
city.
You might as well be gettin' the
| lunch out, Mamie said Mcs Becraft
to her daughter. II presume the boys
are ready for it, we had such an early
| breakfast
Rossiter now rose, remarking that
he would join them later.
| mo, you DON'T" announced Joe Be
craft. You amt goin' to run off like
that. We've got enough for ourselves
an two or three more. Besides, you'll
offend Ma if you skip out when they's
any eatin' goin' on. She'll take it as
a slight to her cooI1in'.''
There was general laugh at this,
| and as Mrs. Becraft assured Rossiter
| that her son knew her failings, he
was without much difficulty persuad-
ed to resume his seat. Mamie Becraft
| soon emerged from the hotel parlor
| (thus designated by a little strip of
| painted tin fastened above the door,
bearing a capacious basket. which
was found to contain an abundance
of bread and butter, doughnuts, and
cookies. Joe darted across the way
and purchased bag of peaches from
a fruit vender, and then the al fresco
/ feast proceeded with much gusto.
You see what I have to provide
for, Mr.. Rossiter,'' said Mrs. Becraft.
smiling at Jim, who was rapidly max
/ ing away with his fourth fried cake.
lsBut, dear me, their appetite now is
notIlin' to what it viii be when we
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-18

captain and third
baseman of the
Boston Americans.
and one of the best
players in the pro-
fession to-day, be-
lieves that a rule
should be enforced
that would compel
pitchers to cut out
useless motions in
the delivery Of the
ball to the batSmen.
Collins says that
these motions con-
Stitute a halk in
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-18
The Consolation. of Faith.

'.Auntie, you are the most charit-
able person I ever saw. You have
some excuse for everybody"
s.Mebbe 1 do, child, but you know
I alters believed pretty firmly in
Satan, and when anything happens
L jest blame him instead of my poor
feiIo.y-critters
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-18

Water Boy. the great son of Water
cress, upheld the honor of the east
against all corners by winning the rich
and coveted Saratoga handicap, the fea-
ture of the opening day of racing at the
springs, In mastery fashion The VIC
tory was won in the presence Of 10. 600
racing enthusiasts.
HARRY MARTIN
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-18
EriendIx Gomment.

"This young man. said the proud
father, lis my only son."
'.And you may wen be proud of
him. rejoined the aged philosopher,
ssif he ever amounts to anything
Chicago Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-18
RRY MARTIN.
Gn1e Hrr Just One LooI.

HeDid you notice that woman that
lust passed?
She-What, the one with the dyed
hair and false teeth, and nasty ready
made clothes on, all tied up with rib
oons and things? No, l didn't notice
Ter Observation-Disclosures
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-18

western amateur
golf champion, was
gratifying to .
large number OF
g off e. S because
Walter has been
near C b a N p ion
ships so often but
failed in the final
rounds. He has been
the runner up twice
in the western, and
lastyear he reached
the semi-hnals in
the national tour
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-18
A Real Hero.

Cougar-In my opinion. DR.. Doser is
he highest type Of hero
Robbin-What has-he done?
What is he doing, you mean. Why
.e takes his own ,rnediciRe. - Eoakers
Statesman
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-18

James Collins, better known 70 base
ball enthusiasts as Jimmy Collins. tbs
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-18
SPORTS AND
AT HLETICS

The recent victory of Waiter z. Egan
at Cleveland, where he won the title OF
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-18

wooden building, so he intimated that
before he met the mother and sis
ter of his companions he would like
to make a slight change in his ap
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-24
U.S.. SUPREME COURT DECISIONS
Rulings Handed Down by justices
Harlan and Holmes in Francis and
champion Lottery Cases.

Washington, Feb. 24.--The power OF
congress to prohibit the sending Of lot
terry tickets from oae state to another
by other means than the United States
mails was passed on yesterday by the
United States supreme court. The
question arose in connection with the
two cases, That Of Champion VS.. the
United States and that of Francis vs.
the United States, and in both cases
the constitutionality of the act Of con-
gress of 1895 prohibiting the trans
mission Of lottery tickets from one
state to another by express or other
wise was challenged. The opinion in
the Champion case was delivered by
Justice Harlan and sustained the va.
lidity Of the law. In the Francis case
Justice Holmes spoke for the court,
holding that the offense alleged did
not come within the scope of the law
in question.
The cases have been On the docket
of the supreme court for a long time
and. evidently presented many knotty
problems to the court. The two have
been argued twice together, and the
Champion case was argued alone be-
fore the Francis case reached the
court. Bothswere criminal cases.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-24
TURKISH SULTAN GIVES ANSWER
Will Adopt Scheme for Reforms In
Macedonia-ilaly Cooperating
With Powers for Peace.

Constantinople, Feb. 24.-Tewfik
Pasha, the minister of foreign affairs,
notified the Austro- Hungarian and
Russian ambassadors yesterday that
the sultan had agreed to adopt the
scheme for reforms in Macedonia.
Rome, Feb. 24.-Minister of Marine
NORM, replying to an Interpolation
in the chamber Of deputies yesterday
on the subject of reforms in Mace
donia, said that Italy was cooperating
with the powers with view to the
maintenance of peace The time that
was coming was indeed serious, he
said; but it would be decisive period
for eastern Europe. If the Bulgarian
government adhered to his determine
ton to abolish the centers of agita-
ton and If the porte fulfilled its en-
gagements with Europe, the present
crisis might lead to peaceful solu-
ton. But if. contrary to anticipations,
the combined action of the powers
proved unable to stifie the confagra-
ton, the Italian government would
certainly not confine itself to the role
of mere spectator. 1t would see that
no attack was made on the rights and
interests of Italy