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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-11-21
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Prof. Francis B. Gummere, head OF
the English department of Haverford
College, usually combines a good story
with the exposition of a literary fact
On a recent occasion he said that the
Irish literature was entirely lacking
in proverbs and wise sayings, al
though a sharper witted people did not
exist. This fact was illustrated by
the story of the old woman who was
selling roses near Lake Killarney for a
penny apiece
An English traveller thought the
price ridiculously small, so he said.
NAH deah madam. doncherknow If
you had those roses in Covent Gar
den you could get shilling a piece?'
Yes retorted the Irish woman,
land if had Lake Killarney in Hades
1 could get a pound gallon for it 80
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-11-21
ROUGH ON THE DOCTOR.
Stonecutter's Explanation Was Some
what Unfiattering.

what Unf1attering.
The novelist, Thomas A. Janvier,
has lived for a number of years in
trance, and has collected many folk
tales and anecdotes of the French
peasantry.
81 heard a story of physician the
other day. Mr.. Janvier said recently.
HE was physician of Provence, and
one morning, stopping his gig, he en-
tered into condescending talk with a
tombstone maker.
while the talk went on, the tomb
stone man did not cease to work. He
had a chisel in one hand, and a NAL
let in the other. He was carving up
on his tomb the words, Sacred to the
memory of - and the rest he
would leave blank.
This proceeding for some reason
amused the physician. Watching the
stone cutter, he laughed heartily. p.
Why said the other, do you
laugh?'
Because your way of work amuses
me- the physician said. DO you al
ways cut out upon your headstones
the beginning of the obituary, and
then waltz
No. said the stone cutter, not al
ways. When there is some one sick
and you are treating him, keep right
on"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-11-21


perceptible sign of agitation, she re-
placed the miniature in her bosom, and
turned to leave the room. He stepped
to the door and barred her way.
You shall not leave this room until
you give me that picture
Then 1 shall never leave it," was
the reply.
81 might take it from you,'' he
threatened
You may be coward if you wish"
Her words stung him to the quick;
a dark flush mounted to his brow as he
stood aside. 81 beg your pardon, Cecel;
am sorry that 1 so far forgot myself
as to speak to you in such a manner.
l hope that you will at least try to
forgive me-
She answered not a word, but with
head erect walked past him and left
the room. A minute later the dinner
bell rang. Mechanically he made a
hasty toilet and entered the dining
room to eat his meal in solitude, for
Cecel was not there. Hungry as he
was, he soon finished the lonely repast,
and found that it was quite late. He
knew that he must pass long, sleep
less night; it would be wretched
enough at best; but this uncertainty
must be over, and he must have an
understanding with his wife that very
evening. Ascending the stairs, he
tapped at the door of her dressing
room.
"Come in" came family from the
other side. He entered. Wont you
sit DOWN." she asked gently.
A little surprised at the tone. he took
the chair she motioned to. 81 suppose
yea wonder why 1 have intruded my
selI upon you," he began, but, be-
lieve me, do not wish to pain you; all
l have to say-all wish to dds for
your happiness. You cannot deny
that you are unhappy here-that you
love another man, and that you hate
me-and, Cecel, 1 have loved you so
long and so truly that all / desire
is to make you happy, no matter at
what cost to myself. / will keep you
prisoner no longer-we must have di-
vorce."
20 no; never. never meant it. 1 did
not know-O Nell" she sobbed, in
coherently.
You mean that you do not hate
me?" he asked turning a pair of in
| credulous eyes toward her; you mean
| that you do not wish for a divorce?'
No, no; unless you want to send me
away. l was never happy till l came
| here
Even then, although it brought q
kind of gladness to his heart, her
meaning did not dawn upon him. His
| gaze fell unconsciously upon a large
! picture leaning against her dressing
table. Gradually he became aware OF
a familiarity in the outlines, and
/ 100End at If rr,nr, clos o1u-if bic
class picture; how did it come there:
he wondered. Crossing the room he
picked it up; prominent hole in the
left-hand corner showed where the
head of one of the students had beer
cut out-and. 10! it was his owni He
turned inQuiringly to his wife; be1
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-11-21

United States and the one in the rail-
road yard at Hawthorne. Ill, marks
new era in one class of railroad work
In this yard, at the west foot of the
hill, is mesh of tracks for westbound
trains Solid trains are pushed up
the east approach of the incline, and
when the cars are at the top of the
hill they are cut on. one or two at a
time, as the case may be. and allowed
to run down the west side of the hill
upon different tracks, upon which are
the trains OF which they are to form
parts.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-11-21

This hill is known as the hump"
1t is an experiment in railroad switch
ing, and its results are being watched
by transportation officials all over the
country. Though it has been in OPP
Grafton only a short time, it has
worked to the satisfaction of officers
of the road, who say that it has not
only materially reduced the expense
of making up trains; but has short
ened the time.
The switching of train of cars over
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-11-21

the hump" is interesting. An engine
is coupled to a train of cars The
train Is pushed slowly up until the top
of the hump is reached Just where
the cars begin to pitch down the in,
cline switchman stands, who cuts on
the cars, sing1y or in punches, accord
ing to the trains they are to go into.
Each car has been previously marked
with the number of the track into
which it is to be dropped"
Going down the incline the cars are
ridden by switchmen who regulate the
speed with hand brakes to prevent
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-11-21

The busy, wheeling little switch en-
gines are candidates for the junk
heap. Car switching has been taken
from them by 4'shunting humps" or
gravity switches. and the work of
breaking up or putting together
train is now done in new way.
A hill, or graded inclined track,
twelve feet high and one thousand
feet long, is all that has been needed
to revolutionize train switching. There
are not many of these inclines in the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-11-21

treme agility. and into it enters .
large element of danger not only in
the catching and climbing of cars, but
in keeping out of the way of flying
cars on the other tracks.
1t is predicted by those who have
watched the work of the hump" that
In comparatively short time there
win be hump" in every large rail-
road yard in the country. and that the
old method of switching cars and max
ing up trains at grade will be doy,e
away with except in small yards =
way stations
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-11-21
The Voices.

When the day lies hushed and silent,
on its western bier at rest
And the night in robes of darkness,
waiting earth hath softly dressed:
Then me thinks. from out the shadowA
Nv the breezeS waited near.
Come the voices long remembered,
Voices from another sphere
And my soul holds solemn converse
With those spirit realms of joy,
Where we trust, no SorrOwS enter,
And no fear can bliss alloy
And my heart stands still to listen
To the whispers from affair."
OF the loved ones, long remembered
Now beyond the cleaning star
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-11-21

them from humping too hard into the
cars on the track into which they run.
When train is seen coming over the
hump" these car riders-there are
about fifteen in the yard-run for the
incline The cars go over the hump
rapidly, and fast work is required of
the men who ride the cars. AS soon
as they have ridden a car to it's des-
tination they drop off and run back to
meet another runaway. They are all
young men. Their work requires ez-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-11-21

upright in an instant, while with a
deep flush covering brow and neck she
stopped hastily and picked it up AS
she raised herself, her eyes encoun-
tered his-they were fierce and deter
mined. He had forgotten his resolu-
ton to free her-forgotten everything
but the pain which nearly stified him
and made him furiously angry at her
now. "Give that to mel" he COM
manded.
Instantly she Strengthened, her dark
eyes looked coldly and calmly into his.
"Never!" she answered, briefly, and
with heightened color, but no other
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-11-21
Southern Exports,

In 1902 the exports from the South
totaled $50s. 237 900, against $472 1884,
900 the previous year. This is an in
crease for southern ports of IA Per
cent, against three-tenths of per cent
for the other ports of the United
States. OF the total exports OF the
country the South originated 3s Per
cent.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-11-21

English Face Russian Competition.
Russian goods are beginning to COM
pete with English goods in the Asiatic
markets with some success, especially
in Korea and in the vicinity of the
Chinese boundary. The pioneer in
this line is Moscow manufacturer,
N. L. Konshin, who has already a num-
Der of representatives in China and
Korea.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-11-21
New York Streets Are Crowded.

Pedestrianism as a means of exer-
else grows more difficult in this city
every year. The crowds on the streets
of the day the thoroughfares which
would naturally be selected for walk
tag by men going to and from business
are too full for comfort.-New York
Letter
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-11-21

free as before her marriage-he would
tell her-teI her now-but, o heaveni
what a sacrifice!
"Cecel"
She started to her feet with a cry,
80 Neil, are you awake at last?" Her
face was flushed with crying and
tears stood in her eyes and dampened
her cheeks. She had never called him
by his Christian name before, and
something like a thrill passed through
his frame as he noted the change
then something dropped to the door.
lt was the miniature. He was sitting
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-11-21
Female Clerks In London.

Female Clerks In London.
Within the last four years the num-
Der of female clerks has doubled in
London The demand is constantly
increasing. and it is predicted that the
male clerk will soon be extinct.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-07-09
REAL ESTATE;

Real Estate Transfers since June -,
1903 as reported by the Manituwoc
County Abstract Company.
Engebrect Johnson to August W.
Bartz. S J S w ! Of sec % and S e
S T in sec 30, town of Rock land $4,000
John Luther & wife so John J Luther
Lot s. Bonin Sub of lot Is III Snbdiu Of
N w of sec 49, town of Mauitowoc,
500.
Anton Prochazka & wife to Charles
Kiehl Lot 1, Sub of W W. s w Of
sec H. town of Manitowoc II 90
William Abel & wife to Henry Meyer
Lot s. blk A of Reeds Add to MauitoWoc
$500
Peer NeiIetz u wife TO Anton Neiletz
N w S E / and W. S w /, ali of sec
% town of Newton, $l.00
The Two Rivers Mfg. Co to Fred
Eggers Lots 3 and A, blk 100 city of
Two Rivers, 800.
Fred Eggers & wife to The Two River
Mfg. Co. Lots land 2, blk 1914, city of
Two Rivers, 800
Thomas Long to John Cohen w n
E of sec Is, town of Franklin $3.50
Nick Schne,tler to Peter J Wcinkuetz
Lots 6 and :, blk 8, village of St
Nazianz, 5000
August Brumcier d wife TO p J
"a, nf lot l1 II ,-,1l
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-07-09
The Chronic Sufferers Chance

The man or woman who has been I'm.
able - get rid of chronic ailment has
now the chance to unload infirmity by
the did Of the acknowledged N, s. skill
full Specialist i'll modern practice.
DR.. l.. NJ. Turbin Of Chicago who is
conceded to be the master Of obstinate
chronic complaints IF both sexes favors
onr city with days visit each and
every month.
The best results are proven to follow
| his treatment and nothing but fayo IL
able comment regarding his past work S
heard on all sides
His speciality embraces all chronic,
nervous and special affections. His
skill in treating diseases Of women has
restored many u disheartenea mother
aud maid bis wonderful knowledge
has brought back the glow Of health to
the faces of men; his curative proce-
dures haze rehabilituted impaired man
hood and frightened tie pathway Of
many maynard and broken down
youth.
Abundant evidence in the expressions
of gratitude from those he has already
cured in this vicinity, is forthcoming 70
give all necessary assurance to those il
need of the very best professional Str
vice that their wisest course is to sec
Dr. Turbin without delay.
A personal interview is free and may
| be consulted with the same freedom AZ
the regular family physician
DR.. Turbn will be in Manitowoc,
Friday July nth at the Williams
| House.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-07-09
Working Night and Day.

The busiest and nightiest little thing
that ever was made is Dr. Kings New
Life Pills. These pills change weak
ness into strength, lstlossness into ener
gy, brain fag into mental power
They're wonderful in building up the
health Only 25c per box Sold by
Henry Hinrichs
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-07-09

If you have bad taste in your month
feel bad nervous, fretful pain after
eating, nausea, Rocky Mountain Tea
will cure you in 30 days No cnre no
pay % cents +. Q. Buerstatte
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-07-09

Modern dentistry at Ernst Seeger :
dental parlors North Eighth street
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-07-09
At THE TOP.

1t Is laudable ambition to reach the top
of the ladder of success. But many a man
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-07-09

Piano IFS merits alone and only ask that YOU do not fail to
examine before purchase and shall cleeuy abue BY
your decision We have the utmost confidence that the Had
dor viii SO thoroughly interest and please YOU that We will
you gain true and lasting friend
Vogelsang s rlurphy, Agents
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14

Amy lady who is a resident
of Barton County may be
voted for.
2-Every dollar paid on sub
scription to the aBARToN
COUNTY DEMOCRAT will en-
title the person paying to cast
100 votes. This will include
subscriptions. duel renewals
and new subscriptions: Pro
vided that no subscription is
to be paid in advance for a
longer term than two years.
3-No person in any way
connected with the mechan-
icsl department of this Office
or in any way related to
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14
RULES

either of the publishers shall
be eligible to enter the con-
test.
4-No votes will be permitted
to be put in the ballot box
until the cash is paid on the
subscription.
5-Numbered subscription re-
ceipts, ballots and stubs will
be furnished contestants,
with which to solicit votes
and will also be kept in this
Office. Persons who send in
their subscription money by
mail should cut out and I'LL
in the following blank and
send it with their money.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14

This is a fair legitimate distribution of valuable
prizes the disposal of the people of Barton County
The piano. one of the well known makes, mot a cheap,
unreliable instrument made for sale and for use)
can be at the music department of the Hooper
Drug Co., Great Bend the local agents for these well
know instruments The watch is exhibition at the
Jewelry Store of w. d. Gould The other three prizes
will be announced later.
Contestants win please call at this office and get
blanks and instructions
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14

The contest will close at II, noon on December 31st,
and the result will be announced in the issue of the
DEMOCRAT January l., 1904 A committee of three
disinterested parties will the on Wednes-
day evening of each week and the result will be n
nounced from week to week by such committee until
December oath. For the final count the DEMOCRAT
proprietors will select party, the contestants
party, and these two third party, which committee
will make the final December 31st, 1903 and
announce the result
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14

Jake Baker says the Santa Fe
can't keep him from doing business
owing to a blocked yard and no
switch engine. He has traction
engine and a cable which he uses to
good advantage and keeps going.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14

Miss Mary Wright, who has been
here on a visit with her uncle's
family, B. S. Dale's, returned to her
home at Bertram, Mo-, Friday. Miss
Sadie Dale accompanied her cousin,
to visit until time for the city schools
to open.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14

Horses good heavy work horses
are still in demand in this county,
at good prices, and are likely to be
several years to come, or until the
supply has recuperated from the
drain of a year or more ago by
reason of the foreign war demands.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14

Next Saturday being the feast
day of the Assumption of the Blessed
Virgin, services will be held at the
Catholic church at 1920 a. m.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14

The Sucker State drill is the only
drill made with an adjustable disc, no
matter how hard the ground, it will
put the seed down where it should be
without loading your drill down.
For sale by GREAT BEND IMP. Co
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14

H. C. Haydock and daughter
Efie, came out from Iowa Sunday to
visit the families of Judge Nimocks
and Mrs. Flint. Mrs. Haydock has
been here for some time.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14

Robert Findley was up from
Sterling Monday. taking in the ball
game.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14

The offices of Young & Giles are
being equipped with all the modern
Office furniture necessary to conduct
business in first class shape.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14

WANTED-At once, COMPETENT and
reliable agents to sell the Kitchen
Secretary in this and Rush counties.
For further particulars address J. F.
SMITH, Arkansas City, Kans. Refer
ence-Farmer State Bank, Arkansas
City, and Citizens State Bank, Arkan-
. sas City.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14

Clarence Paxton and bride arrived
from Excelsior Springs, Mo-, last
Thursday, to make Great Bend their
home. MIR. Paxton is nephew of
Mr.. and Mrs. c.. H. Hume.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14

Threshermen: Don't fool away
your time trying to make your feeder
work just because some one has told
you it is just as good as the Hawkeye.
There is only one Hawkeye and that
is made by Parsons Rick & Co.
For sale by GREAT BEND IMP. Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14

Now is the time to place your
order for Hoosier, Sucker State and
Buckeye grain drills. Get our prices
II. you wish to save money.
For sale by GREAT BEND IMP. Co
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14

Visit the Mcconnell & Ewing
booth, at the Fair. Will be prepared
to supply the wants of every visitor
with cream, cold drinks candies,
nuts, fruits and cigars.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14

Earl Jordan is at Dodge City
assisting Bert Winterburg.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14

RUDE Solinger came home last
Friday from his Colorado visit.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14

The Barton County Fair opens a
week from next Tuesday-August
25th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14

Lightning struck and killed two
horses belonging to F. Kahler and
one for Mr.. Bouger, in the north part
of the county, last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14

Few plays in the English Language
appeal to the sympathies of the heart
for human suffering as does Ten
Nights in a Bar Room. The snakes,
Dragons and Calcium effects used in
the third act correctly illustrate the
visions and imaginations of the
Drunkards Delirium under canvas
Friday August 18th. Remember the
date.
Luella r. Kraybill who advertised
as Lecturer and organizer for the
Socialist party of Kansas" made the
welkin ring and Jared the store
windows on the streets Saturday
afternoon, advocating Socialism.
Brother Andy Hoisington and the
other brothers who were down on her
list as local socialists, should have
secured the lady a hall and a more
congenial audience.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14
Treasures Quarterly Statement.

Quarterly Statement of the County Treasur er,
Barton County, Great Bend, Kansas, showing
balances on Ledger at the close of business July
81 1903. -
DUE To ACCOUNTS.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14

Frank Norris has been down to St.
John the past week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14

. Watt O'Connell is now with the
Great Bend Furniture Co. He has
become established at housekeeping
again, in the I'd ward.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14

See the Hooper Drug Company be-
fore you buy a musical instrument of
any kind. The prices are right and
the goods guaranteed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14

A daughter was born to Frank
Penka and wife, of near Odin, last
week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14

DUE FROM Acoousrs
Normal Institute Fund ...-...--.S 102 Al
State Treasurer. - 1886 81
Seed Grain Acct Observation-Disclosures. 7s7 IS
Tax Refunding Acct -........-. 80 10
School Dist Sc Interest Is
National City Bank New York City, n. 7. Ass 30
First National : CT Bend. Kans 20732 IS
Citizens - 23442 As
Brinkmen Co. Bank 1899. q As; 10
Cash and Cash Items on hand ........... 207 SO
s745o4 IS
State of Kansas
Barton County. IS
I. E. E Epperson, Treasurer of Barton County
do solemnly swear the above statement to be true
and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief
so help me "God.'
E. E. EPPERsoN, County Treasurer.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this sth day
of August 1908.
f. NJ LUTsoHG,
SEAL. County Clerk
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14

Newcombe carries a special line of
threshing coal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14

For SALE-Team, wagon and har-
ness. Horses weight $500, good
work team. Two blocks west and one
north of Moses elevator Office.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14

The town of Hoisington has made
a tax levy of 6 mills on the dollar.
The. total taxable valuation of Hos
ineton is $139.389.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14

Coal-All you want, and at prices
as low as any place, at A. H.
SCHAEFFER'S
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14

Miss Leila Ragland, of Newton
visited with Miss Bette Wesley Of
this city, last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14

Mrs. John Heueisen, of south of
Pawnee Rock, was shopping in the
Bend, Friday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14

TIRES HERMEN-We have
Crates of all descriptions, at. Great
Bend Foundry.