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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-11
Council Meeting.
Great Bend, Kas. Sept. :, 100;

Great Bend, Kas. Sept. 4, 1908.
Council convened in regular session
with Mayor E. ". Moses in the chair
Present Mayor Moses, Councilmen
Kendall, L. c. Miller, Dean, Dale.
Al. Miller and Newcombe Rediger
absent, and H. ]. Smith came in after
roll call.
Minutes of regular meeting of
August 3rd, and special meeting of
Aug 9th read, and approved as read.
Report of Clerks collections for
month of August, and clerks report
OF Treasurers account, read and :
approved.
Monthly report of Police Judge
read and approved.
Communication received from the
Hose Co., announcing the election as
a member of the company of w. H.
Buschmann, and on roll call said
election was confirmed.
Marshall was instructed to tear
out walks on east side of blocks &c,
55, and 42, previously condemned.
Petition signed by Chas. Lund-
blade and nine others asking for a
sidewalk on the east side of Main
Street beginning at Broadway and
extending north to Cabot street,
thence east along the south side of
Cabot street to the Mo. Pac. Ry.,
WIS presented, granted, and ordinance
ordered drawn covering the same.
Petition presented by Fred Kopke
and others was again laid over.
The following bills having been o.
KID by the finance committee were
on roll call ordered paid.
c S Allison, brick. S103.60
c A Swartz, City Atty 1880
Grimes L. P. & P. Co. Lights 6SS2
w B King, park work. 1900
d D Page, Police Judge 1900
S NJ Morrison, Clerk 500
F d Wilson, etc 71.90
E R Moses Mere Co. tiling.. 14.O5
Champion Iron Co. Keys. LOO
Louis Zutavern. pauper trans. LES
H P Moore, night watch 5000
P Cooprider, crossing work 1855
Ira H Clark, printing ~ 5.25
F D Wilson, pauper trans 65
\ S Ream, Hose Co. 1900
\ Ream, Hose Co. 1900
Wes Horne, cutting weeds. 25.40
VIM Bush, drayage. . $50
W H Wieman, drayage so
] w Merring St work & dray. 1915
E Price. street work $500
l Sowards, street work. S.75.
4 \ Brooks. feed prisoners. 900
c o Randall, Special Police. 500
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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-11

The lawn sprinkling season closes
October 1st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-18

HNE of the greatest American millionaires said
" the other day to his physician, IA million
dollars, Doctor, spot cash and grumbling
for new stomach" and then the sick man groaned
and turned away. All his wealth could not make
him happy contented, for happiness largely de-
ponds upon digestion. Without health where does
happiness in, and of what is many millions
of dollars million ]? One of mans
greatest pleasures is that born of keen appetite,
vigorous digestion and good dinner and this be-
longs to many good fellow who is living on small
wages but is able to buy beefsteak now and then
and have the healthy digestion to assimiate it. but
the rich without a stomach has to forego
the juicy steak and the good things of the table
because his stomach rebels. After all the stomach
plays a great part in everyday life. Without
healthy stomach and good digestion our blood is
thin, watery and poor, our heart action is weak,
Our liver does not do its duty, and man is msera-
bic and unhappy. In this condition man is prey
to the germs of influenza consumption, malaria and
all the ills that man is heir to- Consumption be
treated by natural methods, by methods which
close to nature it is possible to be- The treatment
is brought within the reach of the poorest classes
not only in curing the disease in its beginning but
in the prevention of disease by putting the house
in order and Strengthening the system against the
germs of disease. We now understand the cause of
consumption, that plague of the earth which,
cording to the census kills off twelve of every one
hundred inhabitants of the United States.
Dr. R. v. Pierce, chief consulting physician of the
Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, at Buffalo,
NJ ", years ago understood this disease, and after
long period of experiment discovered certain roots and
herbs which were natures remedies, and succeeded
in putting them up in a form that would be easily
procured and ready to USE This he called Dr. Pierces
Golden Medical Discovery. Along with its he
advises every one to take exercise in the outdoor
air, to get all one can of Gods sunlight and air;
also a mild breathing exercise to be practced
each day. This Medical Discovery" gives no false
stimulation because it contains alcohol or other
narcotic 1t helps digestion and the assimilation of
such elements in the food as are required for the
blood Instead of cod liver oil, against which the
already sensitive stomach will declare open rebellion,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-18
GEN. MILES DELIVERS ADDRESS.
Principal Speaker at Evacuation Day
| Celebration in Boston.

dispatch from Boston last night says;
The celebration of the evacuation of Bos-
ton, for which event Gen. Nelson A. Miles
is here as guest of the South Boston
Citizens Association, took place today.
The observance of the day was confined
mainly to the South Boston district, as
from Notifications erected there the pa
triots compelled the British to leave. This
afternoon a big parade was held, and there
was flag raising on Dorchester Heights.
Gen. Miles was the guest of honor and
Lieut.. Gov. Curtis Guild was the orator.
Tonight Gen. Miles was the guest Of the
South Boston Citizens Association at
banquet at Gray's Hall, being escorted to
South Boston by the various camps In and
around Boston of the Legion Of Spanish
War Veterans. All along the line of marcn
the streets were lighted by calcium lights,
with fireworks and red fire in abundance.
At the banquet President John H. Means
of the Citizens Association presided. Be-
sides the special guest of the evening the
speakers included Gov. John L. Bates,
Mayor P. A. Collins, ex-Representative
s. McNary. Gen. Miles received an en-
thusiastic greeting he rose to speak.
In opening he referred to the dual sig
nificance of the day-of interest to Ameri-
cans and Irishmen alike-and paid a trib-
ute to the part the latter have taken in
the history, especially in the wars Of the
United States He closed with a reference
to the greater responsibilities which have
come in recent years to this nation.
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son and he of the raven locks stood grasp
ing each others hands and looking lnto
each others eyes as though they mad lot
gotten there was any one else in the world.
HE looks to be a man to be bold in the
presence Of chiefs, does he not?' the trader
observed to Left Ericsson, regarding the
pair benevolently, as he stood twisting MS
long yellow mustache. HE said to me
that the jarl's son was his friend; it is great
luck that he should find him so soon. He
is somewhat naughty minded, as Is the
wont Of Normans but he is free with his
gold" And the thrifty merchant patted
his money bag absently.
The crowd circulated the news In excited
whispers.
"He is a Norman"-"That accounts for
the swarthiness Of his skin."-"Is 1t In the
Norman tongue that they are speaking?'-
Normandy? Is thai. the land Rolf the
Granger laid under his sword Hush!
Sigurd is leading him to the chief."-"Now
we shall learn what his errand is.
And the boldest of them pushed almost
within whip-range Of the pair.
But there was no difficulty about hearing,
for Sigurd spoke out in loud, clear voice:
"Foster-father. 1 wish to make known to
you my friend and comrade, who has just
now arrived on the Eastman's vessel. He
is called Robert Sans-Peur, because his
courage Is such as is seldom found. 1 got
great kindness from his kin when l was in
Normandy"
The Norman said nothing, but he did
what the bystanders considered rather sur
prising in a knee-crooking Frenchman
Neither bending his body nor doff1ng his
helmet, he folded his arms across his breast
and looked straight into the Lucky Ones
eyes.
las though" one fellow muttered, "as
though he would read in the chiefs very
face whether or not 1t was his intention to
be friendIy!"
'Hush!' his neighbor interrupted him
Left is drawing off his glove. 1t may be
that he Is going to honor him for his bold
ness
And so. indeed, it proved. In another mo-
ment the chief had extended his bare hand
to the naughty southerner.
Il have an honorable greeting for all
brave men, even though they be friendless"
he said. with lofty courtesy. How much
warmer. then, Is the state of my feelings
toward one who Is also a friend of Sigurd
Haraldsson? Be welcome. Robert Sans
Peur. The best that Brattahlid has to offer
shall not be thought too good for you"
Whether or not he could speak it, it was
evident that the Fearless One understood
the northern tongue. His haughtiness
passed from him like a shadow. Uncover
ing his raven locks he bowed low, and
would have set his lips to the extended hand
II the chief. foreseefng his danger, had not
saved himself by dexterously Withdrew
ing 1t.
Sigurd. still flushed and nervous, spoke
again: You have taken this so we'll foster
father, that 1t is in my mind to ask of you
a boon which 1 should be thankful II you
| would grant. AS far off as Normandy my
friend has heard tidings of this exploring
journey OF yours. and he has come all this
way in the hope of being allowed to join
your following. He has the matter much
at heart. II my wishes are at all powerful
with you you will not deny him.
A murmur Of delight ran through the
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cheered shrilly. When the ruddy gold
bearded trader appeared at the side, ready
to Chamber into the boat his men were low
ering. they cheered again. And they re-
garded 1t is an appropriate tribute to the
Importance Of the occasion when one of
their number came running over the sand
to announce breathlessly that Left Ericsson
himself was riding down to greet the ar
rivals accompanied by no less person than
his high-born foster-son.
Although it is no great wonder that the
Lucky One feels interest" they told each
other 1.-The last time that Eric the Red
came to meet traders they returned his
greeting with sweep Of their arms to-
ward their ships and an invitation to take
whatever Of it's contents best pleased him"
1.-The strange wonder to me-" mumbled
one old man. sis that it is always to those
who have sufficient wealth to purchase them
that presents are given. 1t may be that
Odin knows why gifts are seldom given to
the poor; certainly l think one needs to be
allwise to understand it,"
His companions clapped their hands over
his mouth, and pointed at the approaching
boat.
"Lookw-'Look therer-'It Is kings
son!' they cried. And then 1t was that their
| hungry teeth closed upon their morsel OF
excitement.
In the bow of, the boat. shining like a
Jewel against the dark background of the
traders dun MANTLE stood most splendid
ly arrayed young warrior. The fading sun
beams that played on his gilded helm re-
vealed shining arrnor and golden cross en-
bossed upon a. Eold-rimmed shield. Still
nearer. and 1t could. be seen that his cloak
was of crimson velvet lined with sables, and
that gold embroideries and jeweled clasps
flashed with every motion.
Buzzing with curiosity. they crowded
down to the waters edge to meet him
The keel bit the sand; he stepped ashore
into their very midst, and even that close
scrutiny did not lessen his attractions. His
olive-tinted face was haughtily handsome
his fine black hair fell upon his shoulders
in. long silkenf curis; he was tall and
| straight and supple and his bearing was
bold and proud as an eagles.
He is well fitted to be a kings son. >
| they repeated ones to another. And those
| in front respectfully gave way before him
while those behind fell over one another
to get near in case he should speak-ant
Left himself paused In his greeting Of Arnol
Gunnarsson to look at the stranger curl
| ously.
The youth stood running his eyes ove1
| the faces Of those around him, until hi:
| gaze fell upon Sigurd Haraldsson. HI
uttered q loud exclamation, and sprang for
ward with outstretched hand.
6igurd's cheeks. which had been looking
| rather pale, suddenly became very red anl
| ne Ieaped from his horse and started for.
ward. Then he wavered, stopped, and
sXon snip' said the stranger. in some
odd heather tongue very different from
good plain Morse. Mon amir He tool
another step forward. and this time thei1
palms met,
The spectators who were watching Sig
urd Haraldsson whispered that the youns
warrior must be the last man on earth
that he expected to see in Greenland, an6
also the man that he loved the best Of al
his sHorn brothsxx The fatr-hatred Jad'i
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crowd. That this splendid parsonage should
have come to do homage to their hero was
the final dramatic touch which their imagi
nations, craved. 1t was with difficulty that
they depressed a cheer.
But the guardsman looked puzzled to the
point of incredulity.
Heard the tidings a far as Normandy
he repeated "A matter of SO little impor-
lance to anyone? How is that likely?'
Strengthening in his saddle, he looked at the
Norman for a moment with eyes that were
more keen than courteous.
He would be liable to disaster who should
try to put trick upon Left Ericsson the
thrall-born whispered.
Robert Sans-Peur was in nowise discon-
certed. Meeting the keen eyes. he answered
In plain If hating Morse: The renowned
chief has forgotten that early this season
trading ship went from here to Trondhjem.
Not few of her shipmates went further
than Nidaros. One of them, who was called
! Gudbrand -the-Scar, travelled even so far
as Rouen, where it was my good fortune to
encounter him.
1T is true that l had forgotten that" the
chief said slowly.
He lowered his gaze to his horses ears
and sat for while lost in thought. Then
| once more he extended his hand to the
southerner.
ut appears to me that you are a man of
energy and resource" he said, with re-
turn Of his former cordially. Since wind
and wave have not hindered you from your
desire, it would be unheard-of churlishness
for me to refuse you. Get now into my
saddle and allow your friend to conduct You
to the hail. 1t is necessary that l oversee
| the storing Of these wares but after the
night meal we will speak further of the
matter" To forestall any further attempts
at hand-kfssing he sprang from his horse
and strobe over to the trader.
With an air of grave ceremony that was
swallowed open-mouthed by the onlookers
Sgurd held his friends stirrup then, quick
iy remounting his own steed, the pair rode
on
This time the mob would not be restrain
| ed. but burst into roar of delight.
Here at last is a great happening tsat
We have seen with our own eyes," they
| told each other, as they settled down at
chant turning over the bales of goods
which the sailors were engaged in bringing
| to shore. This will be something to relate
| in time to come-a great event concern
ing which we understand everything"
Concerning which We understand
everything" Sigurd, overhearing them,
| repeated laughingly to his friend as they
galloped up the lane.
Robert the Fearless laughed too-with
| vibration of uneasiness in the peal.
Few there are who are capable of max
ing that boast" he answered Even you,
comrade, are unequal to 1t. Here now is
something that is worth hearing" Lean
| ing from his saddle, he poured into Sigurd's
| ear stream of low-toned words that caus-
! ed the Silver-Tongued to stop short and
| stare at him incredu.ously and then look
back at the anchored ship and pound his
knee in a fury of evaporation.
The cloud rested on Sigurd's sunny face
for the rest of the evening. Thorhild en-
chanted at the tribute to her idolzed SON.
Piled the stranger with every attention, and
Kark himself. for all his foxy eyes. remov-
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time he had been breaking down. He had
been unable to concentrate his mind, and
I had noticed a painful look on his face"
Mr.. Parke said he knew Mrs. Hull quite
well. He never had heard of any Ill feel
ing between Mrs. Hull and Burdick.
did he ever tell you they had quar-
reled2"
NO SIR"
DIR. Marcy first informed Mr. Parke of
the murder of his partner upon his arrival
at the house on Friday morning. He did
not know Burdick was dead until he ar
rived there. DR.. Marcy said he would have
liked to make it out case of suicide, but
that it was impossible.
Mr. Parke saw Mrs. Hull and the chill
dren.
''What did Mrs Hull say to your
'She said, How could anybody have the
heart to rob these little children Of their
fatherT"
did you have any suspicion as to who
might have killed him?"
mo, STR"
Ibid you ever think about 1t at all?'
mot at that time"
actions that attracted your attention."
Nothing except that she appeared to be
suffering from shock and to be in severe
mental agony.
motive nor said anything that led him to
believe they knew who committed the
murder.
'sDid you form any opinion as to who
committed this murder?" asked District
Attorney Coatsworth.
Eyes, sir"
''When?'
..Right after leaving the house that day."
"It is an opinion based on information
or upon supposition?"
Upon both"
you have some information?'
EYES, sir"
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ed the gilded helm from the smooth black
locks without thought to try whether or
no they were indigenous to the scalp from
which they sprang-but Sigurds brow did
not tighten
AS they put final polish upon their
shields and hung them for the last time
upon the wall behind their seats, Rolf
said to him with a searching glance: 1T
is hidden from me why you look so black,
comrade. If it were not for the drawback
OF old Eric at the steering oar pertaining
every circumstance would be as favorable
as could be expected"
Sigurd arose and pulled his cloak down
from Its peg with vicious jerk.
There are other witless people besides
Eric the Red. who thrust themselves where
they are not wanted he retorted grimly
Then, turning abruptly, he strobe out into
the darkness, and none of the household
saw him again until morning
Inc sun rose upon a perfect day, warm
and bright, with the wind in the right
quarter, steady and strong. And as If to
make sure that not even one thing should
mar SO auspicous beginning. Leirs luck
swept away the only drawback that Rolf
had been able to name
Down in the lane, midway between the
foot, where 1t opened upon the shore and
the head where 1t ended at the fence there
lay a DIT or rock. A small stone or a big
pebble was all it was, but In the hands of
LelTs luck 1t took on the Importance of
a boulder.
When the moment of departure arrived
anu tHc OUT OF the court
yard gates, with a clanking of armor and
a tapping of gorgeous new nantes
warmed by the horns of parting ale that
had steamed down their threats singing
and Boosting and laughing and cheered by
the rabble that ran alongside, their way
down the shore lay directly over the head
or tns insignificant pebble. Who would
have thought of avoiding it? Yet, though
score of childrens feet danced over n
unharmed and sixty pairs of horses hoofs
pranced over it unhindered, when Eric
reached 1t his good bay mare stumbled
against 1t and fell, so that her rider was
thrown from his saddle and rolled In the
dust.
There were no bones broken: he was no
more than shaken; he was up before they
could reach him; but his face was gray
with, disappointment. and his frame had
shrunk like a withered leaf.
"It is a warning from the gods that am
on the wrong road he sadd hoarsely "It
Is a sign that 1t cannot be my fate TO be
the discoverer of any other land than the
one on which We now live. My luck go
with you my son; but I cannot"
Before they could demonstrate he had
with the bent head and dropping shoulders
of an old, cid man.
A stern sign from Valbrand restrained
Leifs men from venting the cheers thew
were bursting with; but the looks thew
darted at their leader, and then at each
other said as plainly as words: ct IL his
never falling luck. Why did we ever doubt
of Worms and believe that 1t would end
favorably."
In this promising frame of mind they
left their friendly haven and sailed away
into an unknown world.
Go be continued tomorrow.)
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Are you sufficiently satisfied that your
the murderer was?"
II think so.'
well, who was hep
Pennell or a Hired Assassin.
arthur R. Pennell, or some hired as
sassin.'
What makes you think Pennell killed
him?"
"All the circumstances lead me to that
conclusion. / am satisfied that the muir
der grew out of the divorce proceedings
do you know whether Pennell was in
Burdick's house that night?'
II do not"
do you know whether he had a key to
Burdick's house?"
NO"
did you ever publicly accuse PenneH
until after he died?"
II do not know when I first expressed
that opinion"
do you know Of any reason why the
members of the Burdick family should
want the case reported as suicide?'
mo, SIR
Have you any reason to believe that
anybody in the house had any reason for
seeking to shield the murderer asked
Justice Murphy.
mo, sir.
Have you any reason to believe that
anybody in the house not in collision with
the murderer should want to prevent the
police from getting information?'
mo, SIR
The inquest was then adjourned for the
day.
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this tonic has pacifying action upon the sensitive
stomach and gives to the blood the food elements the
tissues require. 1t maintains the patients nutrition
by enabling him to eat RETAIN digest and assimilate
nutritious food. 1t overcomes gastric irrtabllity
and symptoms of indigestion, and in this way fever,
ght-sweats, headaches, ETC., done away with.
1t fortifes the body against the germs of consump-
ton, grip and malaria and it builds up the tissues
and puts on healthy flesh.
$1,000 FORFEIT will be paid by the Worlds
Dispensary Medical Association. Proprietors, Buff
falo N Y, if they cannot show the original sigma
ture of the individual volunteering the testimonial
below and also of the writers of every testimonial
among the thousands which they constantly
publishing, thus proving their genuineness
vLast August my limbs commenced to swell from ankles up
to stomach and the skin limbs seemed to shine like
glass;" writes Mrs Lucrea Cornish of Chippewa Station.
osceoa Co. Mich NJ could not take-a good BREATH The
double the size should be- and crowded heart and lungs
could scarcely speak without coughing The doctor gave
six powders and liquid take and said he would have
to come again. told him would send if wanted any
more medicine We did not have the means pay six
dollars trip for the ss. 50 sent and got 81. bottles Of
taken bottle the swelling had nearly gone of my
III od ana and the
before taken sick expect feel young
formerly last April and weighed one hundred
one hundred and eight pounds but gaining Can
walk miles church and back Sunday don't think
ought to complain"
When the druggist says he has something that is
as good as DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery,
just tell him, "There's nothing just as good" He
says because he hopes to make better profit but
his mixtures have not stood the test of long
experience or had the success that Dr. Perc/s
medicines have had
A WONDERFUL BOOK.
No book except the Bible and dictionary has cit.
culated so widely as the uCommon Sense Medical
Adviser" by Dr. R. V. Pierce. Nearly two million
copies have gone into American homes Send 21
one-cent stamps, for this 1ooo-page book in paper
covers, or 81 cents for the cloth bound. Address
DR.. R. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.