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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-09-04

That the Hon. Chas. Dougherty, of
Volusia, will be in the race for men,
Der of Congress there need no longer
be doubt. Mr.. Dougherty was in Pa
latka last Tuesday and assured the
News that his announcement wSuld
be forthcoming at the proper time.
For long time past Mr.. Dougherty
has been engaged in making pre-
liminary gum shoe campaign among
the people, and those who know him
of old remember what an elegant
mixer he is with the rank and file;
what pretty winning ways he has
with the every day man. Dougherty
was never defeated for Office and he
has a whole raft of friends down this
way who say he will not be defeated
in the coming primary.
Funny, aint it? But both Stockton
and DOugherty claim their greatest
strength from the wool hat boys, and
yet their methods are so different.
Stockton damns the Times Union
with big d.. and calls it every thing
that is bad. But not so Dougherty,
who cut off some flakes of tobacco,
tore corner off the Times-Union,
made cigarette of the tobacco and
paper, and as he put it to his lips and
struck match on the subsequent
end of his trousers, said: 81 like
that paper; best in the world; made
of wood pulp, you know; don't injure
the bellows nor corrode the silver on
Il mans tongue"
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-09-04

Did you ever pause long enough
before the question of the Senator
ship to calculate what really mar
row swath our Governor would cut
in the Millionaire's Club (U. S. Sem
ate) with that heaven born "rasho" of
'steen to one as his slogan? No?
Well, when it comes to the resurrec-
tion of dead issue, man must
needs possess a strong and winning
personality coupled with such de-
gree of platform eloquence as marks
him leader among leaders. No one
has ever charged Gov. Jennings with
being quite that. Even Bryan, with
the matchless eloquence of his you
mustn't cruelty mankind upon a cross
of gold'-what ever that may mean
seems utterly powerless as a resur-
rectionist in this prosperous year of
our Lord, 1908. Sixteen to one was a
catchy hard times rallying cry in 1896,
nauseous dose in 1900, and, if We
mistake not, will prove a horrible
nightmare to the rank and file of the
democratic party, in 1904. Unless
our governor can advance something
more potential in establishing his
claim to Senator Taliaferro's seat
than to borrow the cheap catch-phras-
es of dead issue he is certainly lack
ing in those elements of leadership
which should be required of man
seeking this high place. His whole
platform is borrowed from past ut
terances of democracy. 1t is docu-
ment that looks back and not
forward.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

often asked him at night if be had been
whipped that day. The other day .he
answered ..yes'' for the first tune, add
ing that the teacher boxed his ears.
Now, his papa does not believe in box
ing children's ears and said; ''Johnny,
you tell the teacher for me that she
mustn't box your ears; nature has pro-
vided place if she wants to strike you
with her hand" The next nj ght when
asked if he. told the teacher. Johhny
replied, "No she found'it out herself. +"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27
slEHam az'
EDITORIAL NOTES /.
NEWSPAPER ooHsoLfDAT1oN.

The publishers of the DEMOCRAT
have purchased the printing
plant of the Beacon, of this city,
and on March End the two Of
fees will be consolidated,o and
one paper issued instead of two.
We believe this change
will be appreciated by all
the people of the county. The
consolidation means to the
DEMOCRAT a wider field of busi-
ness, an increased subscription
list, and therefore a more valu-
able ad vertising medium to the
merchants; it means that we will
be enabled to give our readers
a better paper, and one of wider
influence. With the two plants
consolidated we shall have one
of the best equipped printing es-
Establishments in Kansas, and it
shall be the aim. of the publishers
to maintain the high standard
of commercial work which the
Beacon and DEMOCRAT printing
houses have each upheld.
Mr.. Armstrong, as he says in
his paper of this week, was 10th
to part with his paper; but he
realized that the field was not
large enough for SO many pa
pers; che set his price, and we
paid it.
Chas. Armstrong will remain
with the DEMOCRAT as foreman
OF the mechanical department.,
and for the present Mr.. D. L.
Armstrong will be connected with
the paper as solicitor and local
reporter.
We feel that we will be watch
ed closely by our friends and our
critics, and we shall endeavor to
conduct our business to the sat-
isfaction Of all and to the ad-
vancement of the best interests
of our county and town. o.
WuI r SrOKE
w. p. FEEDER.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27
Topeka Letter.

Topeka, Feb. Ex-Governor
Bailey has notified the Republi-
can leaders of the legislature that
they are endangering the success
of his administration by piling
up appropriations. There is
little doubt that the appropria-
tions this year will exceed those
of 1901 by a million dollars.
Two years ago the appropria-
tions aggregated. $4,500,000
and the people made a great
roar about the extravaganza.
The Republican leaders said in
the last campaign that extrava-
gance would have defeated the
party in this state had it not
been for Roosevelt and "pros-
perity."
Q Governor Bailey will have to
run for re, election in 1904 on his
record. Last fall he promised
the people a business admins
tration," but the business" seen
in the legislature is not the kind
that makes votes. The payroll
of the senate and the house is
nearly twice what it has ever
been before, oand the appropria-
tions for state institutions are
doubled, nearly every general
bill creates a new job or increases
the expenses of some Office now
in operation.
All this must be explained in
1904, and Governor Bailey will
have to do most of the explain
ing. He feels that he will not be
equal to the occasion unless a
halt is called. A conference oi
leaders was held yesterday after
noon, but nothing came of it.
Governor Bailey is embarrass.
ed because the Senate is not in
sympathy with him. Senator
Burton's friends are in control
of the senate. They hate Bailey
and are not at all worried about
his troubles. The house, which
Is controlled bS Bailey men, has
net been able 70 put 9 single ad'
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27
Perfect Work Counts.

The day for the closing of this years
work in our: schools is drawing near.
Promotion Certificates are being sent
out. These certificates will show how
much of the common school course is
completed according to the Course of
Study.
All pupils who are doing eighth grade
work this year willobe entitled to take
the examination for common school
diploma. Thls diploma is. in fact a
certificate of promotion to the: High
School. A promotion to the High
School should be clearly defined step.
Pupils are often permitted to. slide
along from year to year through the
eighth grades. but il well graded
school the eighth grade is the grade
where all the common school subjects
are completed.
Let ds not get the idea that the
eighth grade, means the eighth year OF
school work, or that it is place of
preparation for the High School, but
let US have it thoroughly under rstood
that the eighth grade is a place for the
satisfactory, intelligent COMPLETION OF
all common school subjects and that it
lis NO. disgrace for a, pupil to remain
.two.years. In some of the country
schools pupils do remain in the eighth
grade TWO and sometimes three, but
this is not always from choice, but
mostly is result of improper classic
cation. All teachers should be arm iu
REQUIRING. pupil TO go over years
work second tune when it has been
but indiferently completed. Ia our
city there should be held an examina.
ton for promotion from the eighth
grade to the High School as rigid as
that required by the county superin'
tendent for graduating from or com
.pleting the eighth grade in the rura
school. -.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

AN Iowa farmer had a COW kill
ed by the cars a short time ago
and wrote to the railroad COM
pany asking slight remunerative
damages. adding, Thirty dol
lars will be considered satisfac-
tory, as the animal killed was
but a common. COW and by no
means the best. in my herd"
The claim agent Of the road
promptly answered the letter
and enclosed a check for $1O0
saying: .sIt is the first instance
since my connection with the
claim department OF the road
that any other than a full blood
ed animal of great value has
been killed by our line and.I en-
close 500 as damages as a re-
ward for your honesty. and l
would humbly ask your photo
to be framed and placed in my
office. y .This.was an Iowa. far
mer, remember. A Kansas far
mer would have had nothing but
full blooded stock to be killed,
and don't you forget.it.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

ministration scheme through the
senate.
Bailey is plainly worried about
the factional discord in his party
and he may have to makescen-
cessions to Burton and the
senate to save himself.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

The funeral of Otto Praeger, which
occurred at Gafi'n Ssturd az, the 2lst,
at p. M. was largely attended.
Deceased was amember a of the N. W.
A and L o o. F.. at Clsfiin. He
was but rs years old. having been boIn
ON the home farm near Cisfiin.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

Abone the only things man scae
get in this world without advertising
for them are contagious diseases and
trouble. World.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

The court room is now nicely lighted
With electricity; aud all the rooms in
court house will be wired. A meter
will be put in. and the county pay for
just what electricitY is used
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

j: #. Upson, Larned, Ksns., has
farm of 7lO acres. 400 in cultivation.
Good house. barn and other outbuild-
ines Price aSi2 600. encumbrance
So 600 He would. like to exchange
for q. smaller place and some CASH.
OLber farms and ranches for sale.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

j.. ". Sederstrom, who will be
County Treasurer at the close of
Treasurer Epperson's term this fall,
was over from Hoisington the first of
the week on court house business.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

A x of P lodge at Hoisingten is
being talked of. Years ago that town
had good number of Knights, and
6ourIshing lodge.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

Mrs. Louisa Peeger will have
sale of stock sud farm i'm mpiements at
her place 3-miles southwest of Albert
and miles southeast of Sbsffer, on
Tuesday. March 10Th See bills for
list of articles and terms.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

Rtv. ". F. Lipphar dt returned last
week from quite an extended visit
through Iowa and Missouri. He
says be encountered lots of sno9s and
cold weather: that the towns b
visited seemed to be prosperous, and
ali that; but that Tor him there is no
place like Great Bend and Barton
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

j. 81. Eppsrson.s an uncle of Co.
Treasurer e E. Epperson, died near
Hutchinson last Saturday. The des
ceased cwas a wealthy farmer and
stoekman of Reno county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

Dan La9oreux and Claud Martin
were up from st. John Sunday and
Monday. Dan is looking well, and
acts as though be would like to become
a resident of Great Bend again. e
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

The. internal arrangement Of the
Lundblade' s BoEinger department.
store has been changed materially.
The grocery and clothing rooms have
swapped places and new fix ures have
.Leen put in the grocery department,
making it one OF the neatest groceries
in thascifHs
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

P. D Lsmoreux who has been cons
nected with the Capital for the past
year as foreman and local reporter,
left Sunday for Great Bend where he
has accepted position With tbs
DEAoCRAT 'Pard > is a careful and
painstaking printer who Is always re-
liabie-St. John Cspitsl.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

A marriage license was issued, on
the 2lst, to Ellis T Wright and Edith
" Woodruff. both of Seward, Stsfford
coonfv
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

Since the p. o has been moved, we
hope for the benefit of the citizens liv-
ing north of Forest avenue, 60 see
those walks ordered in on either side
of the central school grounds make
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

"Gottun Hemme.I Base kenukl',
exclaimed the Odin correspondents in
tbs Isfiin Clarion, when he was hit
by the north end of that south wind,
Tuesday. We think SO too. don't il.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

It1looks Dog as though We were
really going to have some free deIfv.
cry mail routes In Barton county fo-
the benefit OF the farmers Inspectors
have been her the past week iook>
ing over the proposed routes, and ex-
press themselves as satisfied with the
need OF these routes.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

A daughter was-born to Mr. anC
Mrs Geo Durand. of Eureka. town
ship the first part of last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

How ARE YOU FIxED-For Guns.
Ammunition etcP It viii be to yoar
interest 20 see Us before you buy.
MILLER s. HEMKER
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

Denton Deleplalue, oldest son of
VIM. Deieplaine of this city, was last
fall elected member of the board of
county commissioners of Blaine eoun
ty, Oklahoma, on the democrat ticket.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

VIM. Chatten, of Ctsfiln; was attend
Ing meeting of the &. a. NJ chapter
in this CITY Friday evening.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

The DEMocRAT proprietors are di.
vided On the proper location for the
county Jail Wm z wants it 10 the
south end of the park. and Wm. E
wants it in The north end WbicheveE
cad Is selected. we will be half pleased
80 long as neither of Us are called
upon to put up there
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

Do. you want piano or orgsBF
Hooper has EN-. and. sells 'em. cheap.
Do not buy suntjil you inv estigate
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

covered in health as to be able TO ride
out occasionally
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

The best musical Instruments made,
pianos. organs and all stringed .or
reed instruments. can. be found at
.Hoopers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

Our old farmer friend, A. Fl. Clancy.
has sod his farm west of town, and
will move TO Great Bend the coming
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

F. Vernon Russell and o Y. Daw
SON were south of EIlin wood last Fri
day, taking some depositions in a con-
tested wiilscase. IN Stafford county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

Yes. of course you can get Canyon
and Maitland. Coal, both lump anc
nut-at Schaeffsr's.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

Mrs. Luce, of Galatia. is in Kansas
City recieving medical treatment.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

A cleaning OF cross walks was badly
needed the past few days Where
was the street commissioner?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

Roy cornsliua took our hint about
:ssqnet z.ng,, the girls less and bis
psper mors. and aev makes very
1900 iuE rezzloa-F5t tbs pepsE.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

FARMERS s-See Newcombe for seed
oats. Get:them now, for. they are
going to be hard. To get later.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27
Congressional Economy.

/ WcSU, we HuU WudU MuSU CoFtdlu-
l.y show the economy .praeticed
at Washington. For instance,
while our law makers are having
their shoes shined they sit on
solid mahogany chairs costing
$500 each. Uncle Joe Cannon
who will be the speaker of the
next house. and who has beensof
late years designated the watch
dog Of the treasury, works in a.
committee room IN which $5, 900
was spent for refurnishing. He
has the pleasure of occupying a
$50 chair at a $12o desk. The
fire screen is cheap costing only
500, while the water cooler is
listed at$26, and is filed every
day with $17 worth of mineral
water. Speaker Henderson con-.
tents himself with the use of an
ink well, costing only $115,
besides other items too numer.
GUS to mention. It is said the
committee on rivers and harbors
had 1886 boxes of matches last
year. essuggest that they use
a little better grade of cigars
and the match bill will not be SO.
high.
BACON says Reading. maketh
a full man And before the
snquisitory business was start
edsat the county attorneys Of
fee there were other things
here which would do the. same.
9 The Kansas Star,a republican
paper published at Wichita, does
not have a very high opinion of,
the present republican legisla-
ture. The Star said, last week:
ga man who will spend a.week
about the Kansas legislature
will become thoroughly convinc
| ed that with a few exceptions the
bunch is made up of 'mediocrity,
notsonly'in ability but in. great
moral purpose"
.sONE BY one the reforms advo-
Gated by western democrats and
populists are being taken to
favorably by the republicans.
The Lacrosse Ghieftain of the
10Th says:
"This week the Kansas legis-
llature passedoa concurrent reso-
Elution favoring the election of
United States senators by direct.
vote of the people. Another
Pop idea swallowed by the G.. o.
P. The party ise now seriously
considering government owner
Iship of railroads and we look to
see them take up the government
warehouse scheme next.
OVER at Claflin the other day
a solicitor for the Tribune OF this
city was working his % cent
graft. He was SO persistent after
a gentleman connected with the
bank there, that finally the per-.
secuted one said:e ssHere, fellow,
I'll tell you .what III do; if you
promise to go way and lett be,
EPll give you just a nickle for
|your paper. for three months. .
"Give me the nickle, y replied the
two-bit CRATER. Say, go SUBJ
scribers" for 8 months at a nickle
a sub-no Klondyke. mine in
that, is there,s Judge. The DEM
ocRAr has taken over go sub
scribers since the first of the year
| at $1.O0 each-and we are ask
ing for more1and expect to get
them.
The charges of DIR. McF arland
} a minister of the gospel, that
/ the Topeka mayor, council and
T police force were all rascals fell
fat the other evening when the
council met and called for a com:
plete Investigation. Mcfarland
Frefused to bring his alleged evf-
r dence before the open council,
| and in various other ways dodg-
: ed the responsibility of bringing
{ proof of his many charges. Al
! together, it is a dirty mess the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

Herford Davis of north OF town,
was in with the crowd Saturday. he
is not strong yet. but glad: to be able
to get about some.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

As SION az the frost is out of the
ground work will be pushed onsthe
new crossing to the west front of the
eourt house
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

Sig Jacoby spent Sunday in the city,
the guest of Mr.. Wilczeek.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

" L Schroeder of .Clafiin, was a
county seat visitor Saturday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

Henry Remmert was up from Lakin
township Friday of last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

County Association at Great Bend.
The last regular meeting OF the Bar
ton County Teachers Association will
be held at the Congregational church.
at Great Bend. March ?.
MORNING Session 1890.
The Relations of Study 10 Feeling and Learn
ing I'D. K. Baty
Methods of Learning =. Harry Mecklem
Methods of Teaching-- Warren Baker
Formal Teaching of the Art of Study F. L. McCauley
Teachings as Mode OF Learning. &c R Aldrich
American Literature Carrie Grizzell. Younki in
AFrkRNooN SESSION 200.
Song by the Association
Invocation Rev. Sutherland
What to do before dismissing. Walter Mathewson
Recitation. .Lenora Grizzel!
How many months should be given in prepara-
ton for school entertainments =. e. G. Bsrke
DiscussionAFrank Norris. Kathleen Grant, John
Younkin. Anna Dahm, Harry Ewing
Benefits and Evils Resulting From Giving
Prizes ........s...s......-s Helen Minnis
Discussion-AIice Herne, C. F. YounkiD. Birdie
oe Archer, F. L. McCauley.
Not only the members but friends of education,
pupils, parents and school boards are mosts cor
daily in yited to attend.
Tho teachers of the North Central
DISTRICT will have a meeting at the
Christian Church in H Hoisington Sat-.
Feb. z8, at z o'clock p. m. All friends.
of education are invited.
PROGRAM
Music --.-........ .Hoisington high School
prayer 30 hey Chapm An
Roll Gall, Response, Ny Latest Difhculty
Paper, American Literature ...... -. Ed Opfe
General discussion led by ...... :. !. Rose Lowrey
Recitation .-........... Eleanor Lewis
Paper, Our Common Schools .......J. j Cald well
General Discussion, led Bye. &c E. Piesker
Music High School
Glass Exercise ............ Mae Woodburn
Questions: 70 be answered d by the person whose
name follows the question.
Wear out. fired. out, rust out, get out.
which? &C. F. Yonpkfn
Teaching telling, which? .~. Cora Watson
What teacher should not'ds. = f. NJ. Hammond
Why study?..... Eva Goodwin
Why are pupils tardy? Maggie Bitner
How far should We instruct our pupils in he .
. common eourtesies of iife.... Lucy Gray
What's our pHrpose? Bert ha Bitner
How can reach my pupils?. Maggie Wilson
j. j. CALDWELL, Dist. Mgr.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

Squire w: 81. Half.was over from
Hoisington Thursday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

Do yon know. good seed. oats are
scarce? have amply of the best to
he found. Secure them now. SA
Newsombe
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

J B. Kiopstein. late of Wichita. a
registered pharmacist. last week took
9 position at the Porter drug store eof
this city.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

The putting in OF the crossing at
the Catholic church has reached the
stage -shrre the stone is on the
arnnnd -
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

Tbos De Werff was up from Com
anche township Saturday. =
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

+ James Armstrong, of the NORTH side
OF the county, is home from months
visit in Chicago.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

Henry Schroeder. one of the leading
merchants of Chase. was in the city
Friday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

Everybody in tosn now crosses
"Bloody AlIey'1ihe alley bstweensthe
Tribune building and the bskeTy-at
least once day. and some dozen
tsnes q day nov. And there Is not =
man, woman or child who looks up
that alley. TO the north from Forest
AveDue, bat does 50 with fseEiog o.
disgust At its most filfhy condition
Let us bsve It eiesbed up far dseeueg
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27
Teachers at Eliinwood.

The meeting will open at 1:3o F. "a i.
Saturday, Feb. sz8th.
PROGRAM