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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-08
GERMAN WoMEN's ADVANCE
Years of Public Abuse and Ridicule.
Followed by Hard Work.
Bring Results.

Back 20 or 80 years ago, says, the Pill
grim, few women began to call the
attention of their sisters to all the
evil and dependence the lack OF -educa-
ton meant for them in q. country
where knowledge is accounted the
highest good. Quiet, steady work fol-
lowed, undismayed by legislative ac--
ton and by public abuse and ridicule,
until now almost all the German uni
versailles are open in measure to
women. allow them degrees in various
branches, and high schools and prepar-
atory schools and courses exist in vari-
Gus cities With the right TO study
the professions at home has come the
right to practice them, and there are
a number OF women physicians and a
few women lawyers in Germany to-
Gay, something that would nave been
considered impossible 80 years ago
Prominent men have been enlisted N
the service of higher education for
women, and the daughter of minister
of education was one of the first pupils
Of the high school courses opened in
Berlin ten years ago. Prominent In
this work have been such educators OF
note as Helene LANCE in Berlin, Eliza
beth Gnauck-Kuhne in Leipsic, and
those veterans of the movement, now
passed away, Louise OttO-PeteEs OF
Leipsic and Matilde Weber of Tubin-
gen.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-08
coUNTERFEITS DIAMOND.
4 Chicago Dealer Tells How All Ex-
cept an Expert May Be
Deceived.

"In these days of adulteration moth
ing is safe. Even diamonds are doetored
and made to appear to the careless pur-
chaser much more valuable than they
really are" said Chicago expert. NO
body will knowingly purchase dia-
mond with a flaw in it or one with q
yellow tint in the stone. The diamond
doctor DISCUSSES tint or flaw with the
ease and simplicity of an expert A lit
tie blue-black ink scientifically applied
gives just the necessary blush radiance;
a little violet solution Of transparent
dye touched on with a brush may be
even more effective. II applied on the
exposed part Of the stone 1T soon wears
on; II on a part that Is hidden or pro-
tected 1t may last for some time It will
not deceive the man who knows the
trade"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-08

day he sent boat ashore at Mo-
bile and came back with lot of news
papers He left one where found it
Then I knew the facts. Hestor had
told me we were going back to the
place where we left these men. OF
course / know now what he was
after He intended to meet you and
stop you just as 1 was about to
take matters in my own hands, we
sighted your boat. 1 thought would
humor him. I intended to come to
New Orleans and give him up, and
stand trial if 1 have done wrong.
He jumped from the bridge, as you
saw. One of your men shot him in
the head, and he is likely to die He
has not been right since we left New
York. tell you this so you will
know the truth. 1 am going to give
myself up to the authorities
ITO Be Continued
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-08
How Tennyson Was Recognized.

Things that impress some persons
forcibly are not even noticed by
others. An eminent Scotch surgeon
and professor in the University of
Edinburgh was entirely devoted to
his profession. The poet Tennyson
had at one time consulted him about
some affection of the lungs. Years
afterward he returned on the same
errand. On being announced, he was
nettled to observe that Mr.. Syme had
neither any recollection of his face,
nor, still more calling, acquaintance
with his name.
Tennyson thereupon mentioned the
fact of his former visit. Still Syme
failed to remember him. But when
the professor put his ear to the poets
chest and heard the peculiar sound
which the old ailment had made
chronic, he at once exclaimed:
"Ah, 1 remember YOU now!
know you by your lung
Can you imagine greater humih-
alton for poet than to be known
not by his Tyre, but by his lung?-N.
Y. Mail and Express.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-08
TO FIGHT FooT-BiNDIN0
The Natural Feet Society Recently Or
ganized by English Women
in China

The Natural Feet society, organized
not long ago in China by Mrs. Archibald
Little, is struggling brayely against ma
tive prejudices.
The English Woman's Review states
that there Is an increasing opposition to
foot-bfnding among the official leaders.
of China, and, though the imperial edict.
two years ago had little effect, some of
the vieeroys accepted 1t with interest, :.
one Of whom, Asen Chun-husen, not
only gave the society his approval, but
also wrotea pamphlet on the subject and
had 5000 copies circulated In his own.
province Another viceroy had his own
little daughters feet unbound, and then.
wrote pamphlet condemning the prac-
tice and caused it to be circulated.
The missionaries give CONSTANT. aid
and encouragement to the. movement,
and at a meeting in the chapel Of the
American Nethodists 80 young girls at
tended whose feet were in natural con
ition-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-08
WHEN POE REcITED.
First Public Appearance of the
Well-K nOwn Poet Melted Him the
sum of Six Dollars.

ut was at Mrs. McKenZie's that
first heard Poe recite, at her request,
The Raven and 'Annabel Lee only
the family being present" says a
writer in Lippincott's Magazine.
From an unusually lively mood he
lapsed at once into a manner, express
sion and tone of voice of gloomy and
almost weird solemnity, gazing as if
on something invisible to others, and
never changing his position until the
recitation was concluded. 1t hap
pened that he had just before re-
ouested of Mrs. Mckenzie the loan of
a sum of money, which request she
was for time unable to comply
with; and she now said to him, Ed
gar, what do you think of giving a
public recital of those poems? 1t
would probably prove a financial sue
cess The result was that about
week later there appeared in the city
papers notice that on certain
evening the poet would give recita-
ton of his own two favOrite poems in
the exchange concert room, tickets
to be had at a certain book store.
Over 200 of these were printed, the
charge of admission being so cents
each.
lon the appointed evening, I, then
a young man of "a, accompanied Mrs.
Julia Mayo Cabell and another lady,
both warIa personal friends of Poe
from his childhood, to the place of
the proposed recitation. We arrived
some moments after the appointed
time, and, to our surprise, found, in
stead of a full audience, but nine per-
sons assembled, we, together with
the usher, making thirteen in num-
Der. Some time elapsed before Poe
made his appearance, when he took
his place on the platform, bowed, and,
resting his hands on the back of
chair. recited The Raven and Anna
be- Lee but in mechanical sort of
way, and with total lack of the
weird and gloomy expression which
had given them such effect at Mrs.
McKenzie's. On concluding, he again
bowed and abruptly left the platform
1.-The proceeds of this experiment
was Sc, in consideration of which, Mr..
Boyden, proprietor of the exchange,
would make no charge for the use of
the hall. lights and attendance"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-08
METHOD TO FIND BREAKS
Chicago Surgeon Proposes Use sf Tun-
ing Fork in Locating Bone
Fractures.

A very simple method of locating
fractures in bones, particularly in long
ones, by the aid of tuning fork, is pro-
posed by Chicago surgeon.
A stethoscope is placed over the bone
as near as possible to the point of sus-
pected fracture and on the side where
the skin is thinnest Then vibrating
tuning fork is placed against the flesh
near the bone, but on the other side of
the fracture, If possible 1.-THE bone is
continuous, a distinct, clear sound will
be heard In the stethoscope, but If the
break is between the two, this sound
will be faint and irregular as the vibra--
lions will not be transmitted past the
break.
OF course. says Golfers Weekly, this.
depends upon the fact that hard bone Is
an excellent conductor of vibration,
while tissue is not Perhaps even q
more valuable application OF this idea
would be in finding out when a break has
knitted properly. for when the joining
is again perfect the sound will be ~
clear as that Of an unbroken bone.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-08
DESK Joint" THE LATEST.
Expensive Bars Disappear and New
Mode Of Dispensing Liquor
Is Used.

A roller top desk Joint is the lat
.st thing in Topeka. Kan. For sew
eral months Topeka had a lot of
Joints" fixed up with expensive bars
and fixtures They disappeared a few
weeks ago when Frank Stahl was
named as chief of police. In their
olace now has come the roller top desk
Joint" A ''jointist" opens up a real
estate or some other kind of an Office
His Office furniture consists of a roller
Top desk and a couple Of chairs. The
1esk is placed in the rear OF the office
with it's back to the front window.
A bottle of whisky is kept in the
ighthand lower drawer. A liquor
Sass is there also. The "jointest" fills
he glass and leaves it in the open
drawer. He then goes to the front
loor or window to gaze on the passing
:hrong. The customer goes back to
he desk, ostensibly to write a letter.
He drinks the glass Of whisky, leaves
Is cents in the drawer and walks out.
The "jointest" then loads the glass for
he next customer, and so on.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-08
THOUGHT ALL SAW DoUsLE.
Wife of Kansas Cattleman Has Queer
Experience-Cure Finally
Effected.

a remarkable story, according TO the
Kansas City Journal, can be verified
~ a well-known oculist in Kansas
Ity. In one of the counties Of west
I'm Kansas is a cattleman who has
Town wealthy. His wife, q charming
woman of some 40 years, recently be-
IAN to have severe headaches. A local
MUSICIAN decided that the trouble was
With her eyes The family could not
ielieve it, as she had very keen sight
rom both far and near. However, this
husband took her to an oculist in Kan
as City for expert examination. In
he course OF the examination the pro-
essional man held up a candle and
wo lights she answered calmly.
'Two!" exclaimed the surprised hus-
land. Have you always seen two Of
ne when you looked at met" why,
certainly, dear" was the answer.
Don't you always see two Of met"
And then came the revelation that
his educated, intelligent woman had
lever known in all her 40 years OF life
hat everybody didn't see double. She
lad accepted her own condition as a
natter of course. 1t instantly &C
counted to the husband for little indefl =
lite movements which he had fire.
Iuently observed in his wife when she
vas reaching for an object, and it was
matter of great establishment to the
woman when by an adjustment OF
glasses and through treatment she be-
gan to see as other people do.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-08

examined the wound end declared it
painful but not dangerous. He
staunched the flow of blood and
bandaged the wound. Sidney watched
the fast disappearing Shark dur
ing this operation. He set his teeth,
and not groan escaped from his
lips.
The dining-room was strewn with
broken glass and sphnters. Ragged
holes had been torn in the decora-
tions, and one shot played havoc
with the china closet. Miss Carmo-
dy came up from below. Her face
was pale, but she did not seem in the
least alarmed. She proceeded to act
as nurse for Sidney, and would not
listen to his declaration that he was
going on deck. Chalmers regretted
he had not been shot.
In the meantime the SHARK con-
tinued on its eastern course, and the
Helen Carmody" neared the mouth
of the Mississippi. It was seven
o'clock in the evening when they took
pilot. Sidney was moved to the
forward deck. and all gathered
around him to discuss what had hap
pened.
Chat was about as rapid bit of
work as ever I Witnessed" said Mr.
Kent, who had been slightly cut in
the hand by flying piece Of glass.
"Who fired the shot from our
boat?" asked Sidney, with slight
grimace. of pain as his shoulder
twinged where the shot had 1acerated
a muscle. ut was the last thing I
heard
ST fired it, said Bernard Seymour.
"And 1 got your man Hestor all
right. Did you see him drop?''
81 did," said Mr.. Morton. His
hands went up and he fell into the
rushing forward to grab him."
Did any one hear the order given
by Capt. Waters?" asked Mr.. Carmo-
dy.
''I heard every word he said" re-
piled Miss Helen.
you didi" exclaimed her father.
frown darkening his face. Il asked
you to go below, Helen, and sup
posed you would obey me-"
81 went. below, papa, just as you
told me to do" said Miss Helen. con-
tritely. But you did not tell me
1 could not look out. opened the
port hole in the saloon, and saw and
heard everything that happened on
the Shark When Mr.. Hestor
jumped from the bridge and ran to
the gun. Capt. Waters shouted, Stop
himi Hold him!' Then he yelled
'Starboardi' to the wheelsman, and
rushed down the steps to the deck.
But befnre the men could stop Hazr
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-08
SEAL MONKEYS SUPERIOR.
Jocko Eludes Keepers, Enters Cage of
Amphibisn and Receives Hard
Beating.

A seals intelligence is not the most
striking characteristic OF that amphi-
bian, but this story from the San Franci-
CO Chronicle shows that the creatures
possess unexpected pugilistic POSSIBLE
ties. Jocko, the king-pin performer in
Herr Geisler's troupe of performing
monkeys, made the acquaintance of Prof
Rumley's big performing seal few days
ago in q manner that left the clever lit
tie monkey sadder, but considerably
wiser. At feeding time Herr Geislers
inadvertently left open.the door OF the
monkey cage and the monkeys stood not
on the order Of their going, but in fash
were swarming over every available
space in the huge menagerie.
It was only after an hours hard work
that the keepers managed to get their
charges together, with the exception of
little Jocko, who would hang by his tail
and grin just out of the keepers reach
At least they succeeded in cornering
him, and in desperation he leaped to
the cage over the seals. at the top OF
which was the opening through which
the seals were fed. Finding his pursuers-
close upon him, he jumped into the cage
and down upon the seals platform The
big performing seal resented the intru-
sion and proceeded to catch the monkey
now thoroughly frightened, between his
huge hippers, alternately slapping and
biting him. The teeth of the thoroughly
subdued monkey did not stop chattering
for half an hour after Prof. Rumley had
rescued him from his plight.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-08
CAPTAIN JOHN WATERS
The SHARK"

Tell him to come up at once"
said Mr. Chalmers.
Capt. Waters Knocked at the door
and entered the room He bowed to
Mr.. Chalmers and stood by the door,
refusing to take q seat.
"Tne Shark is anchored out in
the river" said Capt. Waters without
any preliminary remarks. ''Mr. Hes
tor is in hospital He is in bad
way. He is shot and crazy. I want
to- tell you how this happened I
worked for his father before him.
He saved my life and would die for
him or his son. have known Walter
since he was boy. Lately he has
been acting queer. He told me, those
men were political prisoners I am
used to obeying orders and having
them obeyed- It was only yesterday
that I learned the truth On Thur
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-08
WouIdn't work.

In his lecture, Love, Courtship and
Marriage delivered in the Lebanon
Valley college chapel a few years
ago, Rev. John Dewitt Miller, of
Philadelphia, said that men should
kiss their wives as they did when they
were year or two married. When
the lecture was over an old man went
home, put his arm around his wife's
neck and kissed her.
Meeting the lecturer some time
after. he said, Its no 60"
what isn't?" said the lecturer.
vel" said the man, wen I kissed
my wife. she said, Watts gone wrong
init you, We Quit fool, ye?"-Tepel0
Herald.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-08
The HERMIT WHO NEVER WAS

'Tll leave the world" cynic said one
day,
''And mediate in some sequestered place;
The only thought men have is viii it
payT -
'T'I leave the. world" cynic said one
day;
my foolish dreams and hopes I'll put
away
And ne'er look on another human face!'
VIII leave the world" cynic said one
day,
sand mediate in some sequestered
place.
fools pirate of love, but Love. alas! has
flown
And in his place Ambition stands;
The world obeys the voice of Wealth
Fools pirate of love. bat Love, alas. has
down.
He claims the foolish maiden as his own
Who puts the costliest jewels on her
hands;
Fools pirate of love, but Love. alas! has
flown,
And in his place Ambition. boldly
stands"
he started out to find a wild retreat,
But turned ere long, forgetting to be
wise;
4 maiden met him going down the
street
He started out to find wild retreat
Her cheeks rosy and her smile was
sweet,
. Down at her feet, doglike, he yearning
lies!
He started out to find wild retreat,
But turned ere long, forgetting to be
wise.
g. E. Kiser, in Chicago Record Herald.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-08

The daily rations Of a Russian sol
der in the field are ~ pounds Of
bread or IL pounds OF biscuit,
pound Of meat, and. for making soup,
ounces barley greats, Z-ounce Of
dried vegetables. and ounces of -four.
Then salt, pepper, tea, and sugar are
given out in the usual quantity.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-08

Land owners In California expect to
irrigate sections along the Rio Grande
by novel and inexpensive method. A
wheel placed between two boats that
rise and fall with the waves viii. Il
Is expected. operate = series Of pumps
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-08
Smallest Republic.

The smallest Of all republics is that
Of Tavalora, established In the island
of that name OF the coast of Sardinia
It has a population of fewer than so,
Including the presidznt and his een-
EreS OF six
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-08

Copyright, 1901, by Lothrop Publishing COMPANY.
All rights reserved.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-03-18
she Wa. Too EntbusIa.tie.

Teaching 10 me-" said an enthusias-
tie young schoolmistress. lis a holy
calling. To sow In the young mind the
seeds of future knowledge and watch
them as they grow and develop is a
pleasure greater than l can tell.
never weary Of my work. My thoughts
are only off,
II am very sorry" interrupted the
young man to whom she was talking.
''that you are so devoted TO your profes-
sion, Miss Clara. had hoped that
some day might have asked you-in
fact, called tonight-but l hardly dare
go on. in the light Of what you
You may go on. Mr.. Smith" said the
young lady softly. Il am little too
enthusiastic at times perhaps"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-03-18
A SAFE DIET RULE.
Eat the Smallest Amount of Food
That VIII Preserve Health.

freherNe henltn
How shall one determine how much
food to eat: Too much mystery has
been thrown about this subject. Let
your sensations decide. II must be kept
i'm mind that the entire function of d.
gcstion and assimilation is carried on
without conscious supervision or con-
currcncc. IL should be entirely unfelt
and unknown. excepting by the feeling
OF bien etre which accompanies and
follows its normal accomplishment.
Safety is bad. IL implies n sensation
Of fullncss in the region OF the stcm-
ach. and that means that too much
food has been taken. The exact cor
rcspondence ia healthy animal be-
tween the appetite and the amount Of
food required is extraordinary. As
rule. the meal. unless eaten very slow
ly. should cease before the appetite il
entirely satisfied. because n little time
Is required FOR the outlying organs and
tissues TO feel the effects OF the food
that has been ingcsted. II too little has
been taken. IL j. easy enough to make
II up at the next meal. and the appe-
tite will be only ihe better and the food
more grateful.
No one was ever sorry for having
voluntarily eaten too little. while mil
lions every day repent having eaten too
much. II has been said that the great
lesson homeopathy taught the world
was this-that whereas physicians had
been In the habit Of giving the patient
the largest dose be could stand. they
have been led TO see that their purpose
was better subseryed by giving him
the smallest dose that would produce
the desired effect. And so IL is with
food. Instead of eating. as most peo-
pie unfortunately do. as much as they
can, they sbOnld eat the smallest
amount that will keep them in good
heaith.-Roger :. Tracy in Century.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-03-18

a Yorkshire Socialist, who was
once explaining to friend the prin-
ciples of socialism, remarked that all
possessions should be shared equally.
''If you you had two horses said the
friend. Would you give me one:"
''of course replied the Socialist.
"And If you had two cows. would you
do the same?r "Of course / should" :"
swell, supposing, now" said the
friend. slowly, you had two pigs,
would you give me one of them?"
''Eh! tha's gettin' over near home
said the other shyly. "Tha knows
I've got two pigs"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-03-18
THE MINISTER'S WIFE.
She Has Her Trial. and sorrows. hut
Also Her Reward.


The minister's wife exercises the
craftsmanship necessary to maintain a
well ordered and cultured home on q
small income-a home constantly un-
der Inspection by the whole parish.
She sets a fashion in becoming dress
which tones up the taste OF many OF
her parishioners whose husbands in
comes are two or three times as large
as the minister's salary. She is the
pastor and the actual head of the too
numerous women's and children's or
ganizations I'm the church. and she man.
ages 10 keep most of the jealousies OF
their leaders from coming TO the sur
face. She listens sympathetically to
the condolences OF the young women Of
the congregation. and the small we'd
ding fees which occasionally fall into
her lap are meager wages for all the
time and thought she has given and
the teas she has served TO bring about
these weddings-serviees which her
neighbors may laugh at. but which are
the most delicate and valuable OF all
ministries when they issue in happy
homes.
She knows the pains. the Joys and
the sorrows of motherhood. and she has
strengthened the courage OF many a
shrinking wife faltering on the thresh-
old of an unknown realm. When she
has closed the eyes OF the darling of
her heart in the last sleep she goes
out 10 cheer weary watchers by sick
beds and 10 give her silent sympathy
TO mourners who will not be comfort.
ed. She holds her queenly way in pow
erty. trial and not seldom under un-
kind and unjust criticism. and as she
| grows older light radiates from her
patient face which moves discerning
| friends who otherwise would pity hei
| to say, Verify. she has her reward"'-
| Congregationalist.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-03-18

Mrs. Winks-Alrs. Ayres and her hus-
band have had a dreadful quarrel just
because she gave him a letter TO mail
and he carried il around in his pockets
for a week. Isn't il too silly Of her?
Mr.. Winks-Maybe that would make
you mad too. Mrs. Winks-Oh. John, |
wouldn't luse my temper over little
thing like that. Mr.. Winks-l'm glad
to hear You say it. my dear. just re-
call that I've still got that letter you
gave me last Observation-Disclosures
phia Press.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-03-18

Really We feel quite relieved. Pro-
fessor Totten, who predicted the emo
of world this year, has found that he
made a mistake. It is not due until
1919. Possibly he will discover anoth-
er by that time