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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

IN. Wilhide is in Wichita this week
attending the Kansas A. o. U. W.
grand lodge.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

Better have those trees trimmed up
? right away. before the sap starts to
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

L. Dolechek and Earnest Kelley.
both near Dubuque, were dangerously
sick last week
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

Jas. Keppie aud Geo, Thatcher were
among those in Wichita last week
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27
Great Bend School Finances.

At the Home and School Association
meeting, last week. DIR. H. E. Lindas.
a member of the Board of Education.
gave partial report of the financial
condition of our CITY schools.
When the East and West buildings
were put up the city was bonded to paw
for same. and that debt has. been hang
ing over the board for .'many wears.
During the past six wears more rapid
progress has been made in paving off
these bonds. and thew oueht to be
cleared up entirely during the next few
years.
1897 1903
Bonded debt sss ,ooo 81, 500
i'0'0 IVY
ma u'9 ey Sooi oono'
III.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

Rock FoR SALE save ten ca
loads of first class white rock for sale
See us for prices
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27
Common School Examinations.

Common School Examinations.
The examinations for common school
diplomas will be held on Mar. FL and
Mar. .z8.
An average of SO per cent will be
required with a minimum of 90.
None. but passing grades on all
subject will be recorded.
Subjects for Mar: II: Geography.
Physiology, A1itbmetic. Writing and
Spelling.
Subjects for Mar. 49,. History,
Grammar, Civil Government. Reading,
Algebra elective. for those who con-
template entering agricultural college
and desire credit for algebra.
e. r. ALDRlcH, CO. SuPt.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

WANTED "A gtrl for general house
work. Inquire at DEMOCRAT office.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

sA.young son of A. E. Dsbes. near
Odin. was taken down with lung fever
last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

Phillip Grossardt. of Clsfin, made
a business trip to Kansas City last
uiaaiz
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

D Frank Porter made a trip TO Hois-
E ington. Thursday afternoon of last
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

Mr. aud Mrs "A. Caro- left Sunday
for St. Louis on business and pleasure
trip.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

All the latest music at Rathbuu s
McConnell's.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

F. c.. Kaths, of the Cladin' State
Bank, was a county seat visitor Sat
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

Louisa Heckele. of Odin. is visiting
a few weeks with relatives at Eilin
wood.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

Henry Staeber. of G1afiin. spent
Sunday in the city. the guest of Eli
Carson
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27

Gaistia has. prospects of another
general store.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27
GREAT BEND Kansas FRIDAY. FEBRUARY p. 1908

E III ~ II III IL Hl.M
lEL0CAL NEWS NOTESS
aszzz II HRsEK II EHM ~ RM I'M
Hot chill as Rathhun s. McConnen's
Better call on the city clerk and
Galatia. has. prospects of another
general store.
| All the latest music at Rathbun s.
McConnell's.
Squire w: 81. Hslf. was over from
Hoisington Thursday. q
Thos Dewerff was up from Com,
anche township Saturday.
Sig Jacoby spent Sunday in the city i
the guest OF Mr.. Wilczeck
" L Schroeder of .Clafiin, was a
county seat visitor Saturday. i
Henry Remmert was up from Lakin
township Friday of last week.
Mrs. Luce, of Galatia. is in Kansas
City recieviDg medical treatment.
Jas KeppIe aud Geo, Thatcher were
among those in Wichita last week.
work. Inquire at DEMOCRAT office.
Mr., aud Mrs "A. Caro- left Sunday
for st. Louis on-a business and pleasure
trip.
+ Better have those trees trimmed Up
right away. before the sap starts to
flow.
Phillip Grossardt. of Clafin, made
a business trip to Kansas City last
week.
Louisa .Heckele, of Odin, is visiting
few weeks with relatives at Eilin
wood.
|. Frank Porter made a trip 10 Hois-
ington. Thursday afternoon of last
week.
F. c.. Ksths, of the Clsflin' State
Bank, was a county seat visitor Sat
urday.
Henry Staeber, of G1aflio, spent
Sunday in the city, the guest of Eli
Carson.
Henry Schroeder, one of the leading
merchants of Chase, was in the city
Friday.
sAsyoung son of A. E. Dsbes, near
Odin. was taken down with lung fever
last week.
IN. Wilhide is in Wiehita this week
attending the Kansas A. o. U. W.
grand lodge.
L. Dolechek and Earnest Kelley.
both near Dubuque, were dangerously
| sick last week
+ james Armstrong, of the NORTH side
OF the county. is home from a months.
visit in Chicago.
Yes. of course you can get Canyon
and Maitland Coal, both lump and
nut-at Schaeffer's.
Mrs. Annetta R)well has so far res.
covered in health as to be able TO ride
out occasionally.
VIM. ..Chatten, of CfafilD, was attend
Ing meeting of the r. a M Chapter
in this city Friday evening:
FARM ERs See Ne~combe for seed
oats. Get them now, for they are
going to be bard. to get later.
A cleaning of cross walks was badly
needed the past few days. Where
was the street commissioner? :.
A daughter wasboru to Mr. and
Mrs Geo Durand. of Eureka. towns.
ship the first part of last week.
Do. you want q piano or orgsBP
Hooper has EN-. and sells 'em cheap.
Do not buy .untiIl you inv estigate
"A marriage license was issued, on
the 2Ist, to Ellis T Wright and Edith
" Woodruff. both of Seward, Stafford
county
The best musical Instruments made.
pianos. organs and ali stringed .or
reed Instruments can be found at
.Hoopers.
Our old farmer friend, A. H. Clancy,
has sod his farm west of town, and
viii move to Great Bend the coming
summer
Do yon know. good seed. oats are
scarce? 1 have a amply of the Best to
be found. Secure them now. s. A
Neweombe
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27
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zL0CAL NEWS NOTES 8
Hot chill as Rathbun s. McConne.l,s

Better call on the city clerk and
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-02-27
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Conducted BY superintendent
c. r. ALDRICH r
(. ASSOCIATION PROGRAMS.

County Association at Great Bend.
The last regular meeting OF the Bar
ton County Teachers Association will
be held at the Congrega gational church.
at Great Bend, March r
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-11-20

prone to follow "A multitude to do evil.
The foolishness and perversity of the
sheep. which lead them continually to
wander from the shepherds presence,
are paralleled by the waywardness of
man. One of the eternal riddles Is why
men should forsake the peace and
safety of Goodness for the ~unsatisfy-
Ing and dangerous hypaths of sin.
AS the very helplessness of the sheep
appeals to the shepherds compassion,
in like manner the weakness and desc
lation Of humanity, unable to help or
save itself, SO moved upon the heart
of the 600 Shepherd that he zane all
the weary a to earth to express his
shepherding love.
There are great and eve recurring
needs of the sheep which only the shep-
herd can satisfy; and there are needs
of mans spirit which are met only
when they are met in the Christ-Shep-
herd.
TWO SHEPHERDS.
David as u shepherd-and the world
loves the picture of that ruddy, light
hearted and courageous lad keeping the
ttocks of Jesse-may be compared to his
divine descendant as a shepherd.
David risked his life for his sheep,
Staying the lion and the bear that at
tackled them; the Good Shepherd gave
iio me " lHe Slleep.
The young David lived with his sheep,
missing the pleasures and honors that
came to his elder brothers in the faith
er's house. Jesus surrendered the priv
ileges of a throne in heaven to make
his home with his wandering earth
sheep.
This psalm itself Is evidence that
David knew his sheep and was known
of them: the relationship was intimate
r~I --,.- III
himself, declaring that my sheep know
my voice"
Yet Notwithstanding all. the sheep
never realized or appreciated the devo-
ton OF the shepherd, in either case.
But none OF the ransomed ever knew
How deep were the waters crossed,
Nor how dark was the night that the
Lord passed through,
Ere he found his sheep that were lost.
THE HEART OF 1T ALL.
So one might continue to find parallels
in this psalm, and point out the rich
ness of its imagery, and its peculiar ap-
propriateness as an expression of the
disciples attitude toward God. But the
simplest explanation or Illustration is
after all the best. The psalm voices
the souls trust in God. In humblest
and most contiding dependence, it looks
TO Him for protection. plenty and peace.
l Ut opeIllliS "oIuS SuillIllaIlZe All Nat
follows, Jehovah Is my shepherd, 1
shall not want"
Such a child like faith, so easy to the
child, so difficult for the wo%rldly-wise
man, is a better possession han great
wisdom or great wealth; indeed, it may
be said to be both these. To be able,
with David, to keep a simple heart of
trust, amid the changing e and
increasing cares OF a busy career, is
highest wisdom. 1t is the shortest cut
to the simple life which is being
so widely eXtolled in Jul day. and 1t is
better by far than any Don't Worry"
society. To fear God in the spirit of
the twenty-third psalm is to be deliv-
cred from all the lesser fears hat
wrinkle our brows and fret our spirits.
He who can truly say Jehovah is my
shepherd" can also say Il will fear no
evil"
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-11-20
BY RLLkI BEERE.

the drawing room a tall figure came out
OF a corner by the window and advanced
TO greet them. He shook hands with
irene and she presented him to Mollie:
Mr.. Guy Maitland-Miss Armstrong"
Moliie looked up with interest, and II
ever there was a case Of love at first
slght 1t flashed into his eyes as they met
hers, and Mollie, without knowing why,
suddenly felt a strange shyness come
over her.
so your brother has not come, Mr..
Maitland said Irene, and a close OBJ
server might have noticed a shade of
disappointment In her voice.
NO. he was unfortunately prevented"
answered Guy, and deputed me to utter
mis- keen regrets" Bending a look on
irene, he saw the blush he had half an
tclpated color her cheeks at his conclud-
Ing words.
ne evening passed pleasantly. Mollie
played and sang, and Guy Maitland lin
gered at her side as If he asked nothing
better. When. some hours later, Mollie
round herself in her own room she threw
herself into a luxurious armchair feeling
her heart stirred as IL had never been be-
fore. She had met her fate, At last he
mad become a reality, And OH surely
ne loved her, too, incredible as it might
seem IN the short space of time. He was
cast IN a different mould from his brother,
she felt convinced. or did her love blind
ner! NO, she must not give her love
ightly: But how If it were already given
beyond recall.
me next night Charlie and Guy Matt
land both came to dinner at Hurst pene,
Sharile seemed markedly pleased to
meet Mollie again, and somewhat to her
surprise there was no alteration in his
manner to her of a few months back,
Noble was a little at a loss, for from one
or two chance remarks Irene had let
1ail and a blush here and there, she i'm
aglneo there might be something in that
quarter. But she certainly had no clew
10 the fact that Irene had refused Charlie
1ust before he came to Beachy, nor did
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-11-20
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81 VELLU BEERE.
COPYRIGHT, N3, BY WR HEA5T
COPYRIGHT, I2g,1y W.RAE7nT
dkLl1 bMTAN RlAD RE1ERD

1t was late in the summer. nearing the
end of September. and Mollie Armstrong
was thinking regretfully that in another
week she would have left the CAV little
seaside resort where she and her father
hao come FOR a change. and be bach once
more In the quiet rectory at home.
lhls morning, having left her father
pussy over his correspondence and having
no definite plans to put into execution,
Mollle stroled down to the beach, and,
seating herself on a breakwater, idly
watched the waves coming in.
Presently a tall young man sauntered
toward her.
Good morning, Miss Armstrong;" he
cried, raising his hat. i've been looking
Tor you in the gardens. Won't you come
in and hear the band?"
Yes. I should like to very much" an
sWered Mollie, as Charlie Maitland came
up and held out his hand to help her to
rise.
AS they walked down the promena+e
side by side Mollie smiled quietly to her
self, but the mar with her did not see
the smile nor guess at her thoughts. She
was thinking what a flirt he was. and
wondering how much or how little his
heart was touched this time. She came
to'the conclusion it was just as well she
had hitherto declined to take his atten-
ShiS q CIV" udSS renamed
now before her departure, and Mr.. Matt
lana had constituted himself her devoted
cavalier Tor several weeks, but in spite of
compliments and attentions he had Spoken
no word that could be construed into a
definite declaration. And yet his whole
bearing towards her was such as might
easily have justified her in anticipating
one.
The last day of her visit TO Beachv-at-
Cliff came all too soon, and Mollie felt
some little curiosity as to whether Matt
land would make any effort to try to see
her in the future, or at least to write to
her. The morning drew on to afternoon.
and he arrived at the station to see her
and the rector off, with a bunch of flowers
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-11-20
ART OF CONVERSATION.
A Protest Against Professional Pr
formances ia thu P,.Io.

lOfSSSlOnal HerS
formances in the ParIor.
London News: The nding of the holt.
day season reminds one that indoor will
shortly be taking the place of outdoor
amusements. May I suggest the lately
invented "anecdote party as a piquantI
variation on the book tea?" Each mem
per or the party tells a story in success
sion, and the best is rewarded with a.
prize. 1t is a change from the hackneyed
prldge' m progressive whist drives"
at any rate.
Gard playing Is an ineffably dreary form,
Oh amusement, since it cuts at the very
root OF all social intercourse by barring,
conversation. Why does not some So
ciety leader start Conversation" as g.
fashionable amusement? It would soon
be rehabilitated as a fine art. She need
not go as far as that rather priggish host,
IN the delightful, but not forgotten New
Republic who prints on his menu the
topic to be discussed with each course at
dinner. But, seriously, are we not DELHI
erateiy Killing out the art Of conversation
IN many ways, as. for example, by the
ABSURD 1ashlon OF having professional en-
tertalners and singers at our big func-
tions-a fashion which effectuauv stiass
all small talk?. People were better ofr
NIFTY years ago, when the performancaa
OF lneffcient musical amteurs stimula ted
ratner than destroyed the flow of con-
Versatlon. 1t is such a very poor COM
pllrnent 10 your guests to take II for
Granted that they are not brilliant enough
70 amuse themselves. And Is mot tho m
troouctlon OF all forms of entertainment
"hicn tend t~o'suppress conversation a dr.
rect arrangement of a woman's royo1 nre-
rogative-the right to talk?
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in his hand. which he offered to her as a
parting greeting.
IT hope we shall meet again before
long" Charlie Maitland said. pressing her
hand, while Mollie reflected that under
thec circumstances it would be the mereset
chance If they did.
The train steamed out OF the station as
he stood on the platform a moment, wav-
ing his hat at her, but he had turned
away long ere she was out of sight.
Mollie watched his fast diminishing fig
ure. IA firt!" she said to herself, bend
ing over the flowers. We'll, I am glad I
had the sense to recognize it" And she
had been altogether guiItless Of filtration.
Summer had gone, and autumn was be-
ing merged in winter. 1t was November;
a dread month truly, but Mollie Arm
strong, in the stately old Yorkshire man
sion of her friends. the Hursts, felt both
gay and cheerful. She had just arrived
on a long promised visit. and she and
Irene Hurst were now busy chatting in
the latter's boudoir, previous to descend
ing to dinner.
Mr.. Maitland Is coming tonight" said
Irene. II do want you to see him: he Is
quite an intimate friend Of ours, you
know"
Mr.. Maitland. Mollie preserved her
ConpoSure ana gave no sign that the
name was familiar to her. A summer
holidays acquaintance formed at a board
ing house counted for nothing, she decid-
ed: so she remained silent while Irene
went on:
He brings his brother sometimes: you
will like him. Mollie; he's quite your
style"
When Irene mentioned a brother MoIlie
began to wonder khich Of the two 1t was
she knew, and with a view Of finding out
In order that she might feel more sure Of
her ground, presently she remarked care
lessly:
II met a Mr.. Maitland these holiday at
Beachy: I wonder If 1t is the same?"
Which did o meet?" asked Irene
quickly, Charlie or Guy1"
1T was a Mr.. Charlie Maitland" an
swered Moilie.
OH said irene. In e slightly disap-
pointed tone, that Is the one we know
best.s
So Mr. Charlie Haitland was the friend
Of the family at Hurst Dene! Mollie
locked at Irene Hurst with her golden
hair and peach blossom complexion and
wondered whether their charm had sue
ceeded 81 rivetfng his affection where her
own attractions had failed. ~
Well, he would be somewhat surprised
TO see her here, h fancied; no douht he
had never expected to meet her again
and II he were paying court to the heir
ess at Hurst Dene. he might not be best
pleased II his seaside Irritation became
known.
An hour later as the two girls enested
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she guess that he might be trying to an
noy her by bestowing his attentions on
another.
But tonight Irene seemed quite preoc-
cupied with Guy, and Mollie could not
help feeling a slight twinge of the green
eyed monster as she looked across at
them. Guy in his turn sent many a
glance in her direction and felt irritated
to note, Judging from the talk and laugh
ter, taat she and Charlie were meeting on
the ground of old acquaintances. 1t sud-
denly occurred to Guy. who well knew his
brothers secret, that Mollie might take
his attentions seriously. Lots of people
preferred Charlie to himself, and If Mollie
heaven! how he loved her already.
All hat evening Guy tried hard to get
Mollie to himself if only for a minute, and
invariably Charlie circumvented him. The
two brothers lowered round Mollie's chair.
talking to her, amusing her, and persist
emily glancing at one another. Mollie was
amused at the comedy and was quite
quick enough to see that while Charlie
appeared to be whispering soft nothings
into her ear, his eyes betrayed them
selves by constantly sending messages of
quit another sort in Irene's direction.
That demure maiden would not encounter
one OF them, so engrossed did she appear
to be in a game OF chess with her ia
Their.
AT last. when the whole, party made a
general move to break up, Mollie found
herself m~omen.arily deserted by Charlie.
That was Guys chance. and he immedi-
ately possessed himself of it.
Don't you think We have had an awful
ly slow evening compared with last
night?" he said my brother is a little
apt, o know, to force his attentions on
people. OF course. Irene, being on old
friend, forgives him a good deal OF his
nonsense, but you must not take him too
literally"
Now he is Jealous" thought Mollie.
with a thrill of conquest; out loud she
said quietly: 81 think you do your
brother an Injustice" Guy looked at her
In silence.
rs h in low with him ~already?" he
asked himself.
Irene n Mol1ie were exchanging con-
fdences, and the conversation had nat
urally turned on the Maitland brothers.
Charles tactics were already producing
the desired result. Irene, in spite of her
self, was beginning to feel a little jeal-
GUS of Mollie and to find the thought that
she might perhaps plume herself on a
double conquest rather trying. Still, she
did not believe that Charlie had really so
far faitered in his allegiance as to be In
4aruest, hut Mollie, who knew nothing of
what had gone before, might believe him
TO be, and Irene felt the time had come
to say q word In season.
Charlie and Guy are too funny, don't
you Think" observed. Directly Guy ad-
miEes anyone Charlie must come and In
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Mo Rest for rLa-

New York Tribune: Norfolk suits ar.
oy far the smartest things that bows
can wear to school, and they are also
suitable for more dressy occasions. Re.
SIDES the Norfolk proper. there is a new
collarless Norfolk, which has a band
ane collar buttons like a shirt, for the:
aaoltion OF any sort Of collar desired.
Gton eonar russian blouse suits and
Elton collar sailor suits are rashtnn
able. and h French Elton collar s,i4s
are really the most elegant things ont
Tor the fastidious boy. These suits
v handsome leather belts. confnsS
ny straps seWed about the belt line of,
the coat, and the blouse has a small tie
OF sne same material as the suit. The
uaas are iormed by stitching the full,
.ees u the sieeVes into small, upright
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-11-20
"A Yankee Trick in Matches

New York Times: WIN YOU let me
have a few matches?" asked the cigar
set smoker at d bar up in Connecticut
the other day, and the bartender passed
sout a long box containing matches
twice the usual length.
what are these big sticks for?n ask
ed the youth.
ITO make the maches awkward to
carry away explained the bartender.
"Eyery smoker who spends a nickel for
IA drink used to fill his vest pocket with
Patches. and It cost me q pretty penny.
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sary to see that they are properly mated.
This does not refer particularly to high
bred stock. but to any stock on the farm.
That is. II one has oows or pigs or sheep
or fowls OF mixed breeds care should DO
taken In mating them SO that the animals
dot not sun further degenerate. The In
PRODUCTION Of a male or female of little
better blood than those on hand win raise
ths standard q by following this q few
years q decided Improvement win be seen
In the animals. To continue breeding
rom the low grade animals means q de-
generating race Just as the fntroductfon
OF purer and better blood means m im-
proved raca.
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Violent PoeticaI Ex..a;..

Chicago Tribune: .confo,n5 $500.
muttered E. viii Borus, the strureiinv
author. looking with rising -indienatinn
at the official document the maiI hsa
brought him. They've assessed ma nv
800 worth of personal property! It's an
outrage. and I Won't stand It! I shall
make a vigorous kick!" sAai
to his desk and began to write.
TIL send 'em the kick In verse" ha s.,a
sayagely. II can use more feet on thar,
In that way!' sAei'
Ana he wound I'D his metricaa protest