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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-07
LAKE OF. ICE IN SUMNER.
Surrounded by Perpetual Mountain
Shows, the Big Lump of Ice
Seldom Melts.

While the people Of Denver are swell
:tering in the first hot weather of the
summer little mountain lake only 45
miles away lies calmly enjoying its per
petual freeze lake is solid ice. Til:
is what was found by G. A. Parker, in
charge of the telegraph construction OF
the Monat railroad. in the shadow OF
the James peak, on the continental d.
vide, says recent report from Denver
Perpetual SHOWS blanket the noun
tain on the sides not reached by the sun
and amid the wintry scene Of glacia;
whiteness lies the little lake, one big
lump of ice. How long the lake has beer
frozen no one knows Sometimes II
melts, but this year it has not shown an.
signs of succum bling to the higher tenn.
perature.
Mr. Parker enjoyed the cooling prox-
unity of the lake recently when Denver
was receiving the first real share of hoi
weather. He also inspected the enor-
nous banks of glacial snow, some OF
them extending hundreds of feet on the
mountain side and scores of feet deep.
Officers Of the Moffat road are much
interested in the finds. They knew thai
the glaciers were there, but the lake was
something they did not expect Now
everyone from General Manager Ridg-
way to the office boy is trying to deter
mine how long that lake may have been
frozen solid. 1t helps them to keep cool
Many wonderful scenic features are
reported by Mr.. Parker, who rode from
Mammoth over the divide, selecting the
locations for the telegraph poles. He
says that the James peak country Is a
wonderful region and will be surprise.
The Moffat road temporary line will
pass within short distance Of the peak
and fine view of the SHOWS will be AZ
forded.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-07
ABBEY MONKS HIDING PLACE
Recently Made at Thorney
in Isle of Ely.

An interesting archaeological dis
covery has just been made at Thorney,
in the islel of Ely. A hermitage was
founded there by the Saxons in Sos,
and it became an important monastic
establishment. A second abbey was
built there by Bishop Fleetwood, says
the Pail Mall Gazette, of Winchester.
in the ninth century, and this was re-
placed by more imposing building at
the end of the eleventh century.
The Thorney abbey of the present
day, used as the parish church, con-
sists of the west front and nave OF
this third building, and in the course
Of the last few days the discovery has
been made of a subterranean passage
leading from the abbey church dowr
to the river. 1t is 500 feet in length
1t was probably used by the monks to
obtain their supplies of water and fish
and. it is thought, formed a safe hiding
place for the brotherhood during the
Danish invasion, for they escaped the
slaughter which overlook their neigh.
bors at Crowland and Peterborough.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-07
REEDS SAVE SUEZ BANKS.
Nature, Aided by Natural Bulwarks,
Preserves the Great Arti-
fetal Waterway.

Whea the Suez canal was first con-
templated there were many misgivings
as to the possibility of preventing the
sand from filing up the channel and
many suggestions were made as to the
best means Of preserving the integrity
of the banks. But it has been discovered
that nature has provided the most eff
ficient means of protecting the water
way from injury, and a better one than
the sun-burned brick or. sandstone in
use along certain parts of the canal.
This natural safeguard is fringe of
reeds, which grows thickly on the Afri-
can side below Ismailia. The Suez Canal
company is making an attempt to raise
these reeds for transplanting to other
places, but the difficulty is that they
must be reared in fresh water, although
in after life they readily adapt them
selves to salt waters.
On the Asiatic shore of the canal no
fresh water is procurable, but the diff
f1culty should not be insuperable, and
then the Suez canal will grow its own
embankment. WheE this time shall have
come waving green bulwark of reeds
will mark both banks of the great ship
canal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-07
Surprise No. 2.

A pleasant surprise party was held at
the home of Sam Brougher, in south
Bend township, Wednesday September
%, in honor of Miss Myrtle Brougher
being her Goth. birthday anniversary.
At 8 o'clock her beau invited her to at
tend what was supposed to be a dark
mask ball, such as are held in South
Africa returning home at 9 o'clock she
found the house full Of friends who bad
in the meantime gathered there Seat
ing herself, the friends asked her about
the dance. What she said her friends
knew and what she thought the writer
don't care to know. Games, music
and refreshments were served, until the
rooster gave his warning signal the 2sth.
OF Sept. past.
LONG SHALL WE BE RENDERED..
Remem brance is silken tie.
That binds true hearts together
And il you never break this tie
We will remain friends forever
One who regretted not being their.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-07
SUNNY SLOPE.

just In the nick Of time We were bless.
ed with week of rain.
J.V. Susank and sons will leave in a
few days for q few for a trip to the
Worlds Fair.
a. Fl. Baker. from Hoisington, was
looking after his farming interests in
this district Monday.
Every body is drilling as though their
life depended upon it. Guess it is nes-
sasary to obtain the staff of life)
j. v. Susank's have q telephone in
their house now and feel very citified.
Ruth Doty, who has been real sick
during the past week, is able to go
to school again. s,e..
Mrs. Wiley hes been real sick again
during the. past week. However, at
present writing she is some better.
Verne Wylie made business trip to
Galatia Thursday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-07
Santa Fe Rates.

S6.l5 Topeka and return, sell Oct.
s-13, limited Oct. 25. Annual meet
ing 1. o. o. F.
s9.65 Kansas Ci'y and return on
sale Oct. 18th to 10Th, limited return
Oct. "a Privilege of extension up to
Nov. 9Th. Kansas City Horse Show.
s3.45 Wichita and return. Sell
Oct. II to 20 and limited to Oct. 81.
Missionary meeting of Methodists.
S2.05 Hutchinson and return, on
sale Oct. 10th to 10th, limited Oct.
18th. Annual convention B. Y. P. U
s24.15 Chicago and Return. sell
daily Oct. to Nov. 30, limited 60 days
from date of sale; not to exceed Dec.
Is. Privilege of one way via ST. Louis.
VIM. BALFoUR, Agt.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-07
Jewel Valued at $50, 900.

The most extraordinary pearl-or
rather cluster of pearls-known as
''The Southern Cross" is owned by a
syndicate of Australian gentlemen,
who value it at 10000. So far as is
known it occupies an absolutely
unique position. It consists of nine
pearls. naturally grown together in so
regular a manner as to form perfect
Latin cross. The pearl was discov-
cred by a pearlhsner at RoebouFne,
West Australia The first owner re-
garded it with SO much superstition
that he buried it; but 1t was discov-
cred in 1874. and five years later was
placed on exhibition IN Australia
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-07
ALBERT NEWS.

From School Reporter.
We hope attendance will continue
throughout the term as it has been
excellent.
We have formed two Literary SOC
ieties in school, viz. Literati and
Philomathian. Each society is to have
a program every Friday afternoon. We
extend to everyone cordial invitation,
and hope you will not disappoint us.
Both societies are very enthusiastic. and
we are quite sure our entertainments
Will interest you.
We now, have triangle to march by.
It is better than, cleft, left" but we
will not be satisfied until we have an
organ.
We have, three new pupils this week
in the higher room, and will be pleased
when all the pupils have started.
Mrs. Walkers mother Mrs r. S.
Browning and niece Miss Florence Ellis
of Verona Mo-, are visiting here.
Mr.. Joseph Gallon left for Kansas
City Monday morning.
Mr.. Charles Walker spent Sunday
here with his parents
Mr.. Grosshart has returned from Ark.
where he has been for his health.
Ida Hays spent Sunday here with her
parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Winget have returned
from their visit in Oklahoma.
We are glad to say that Mrs. Paxon is
improving.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-07
LONG ENDURING OYSTERS.
Lighthouse Keeper Finds Them Well
Preserved After Many Months
in a Cellar.

Capt. Joshua Reeves, keeper of the
Ludlam's Beach lighthouse, on the New
Jersey coast, tells this story of the
longevity of biyalves.
Last Thanksgiving day the captain
took a quantity of oysters to his home
from an adjacent bay. The oyesters
were placed in cellar, and in a few
days all but half dozen were used.
A short time ago, while passing
through the cellar Reeves noticed the BIZ
valves lying on the floor and decided tc
throw them away. But on picking one
Of them up he was astonished at its
heaviness. He also noticed that the
shell was tightly fastened. Frying the
shell open with knife he found that the
oyster was not only alive, but in prime
condition. Every one Of the six were
the same.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-07
HUMAN TREE" is ExHuMED
.Hairy Man of Archangep' Has Been
Dug Up, But Is Not Expect
ed to Survive.

Proker Selenitch, the "hairy man OF
Archangel," has at last been dug up.
Sometime ago Selenitch, for semi-rei1g-
ious, semi-patriotic reasons. planted
himself up to the knees in the eartnen
floor of his hut, where he remained,
being worshipped by large numbers OF
pilgrims as the human tree" Dur
ing the great fast the human tree fed
sumr.uously, being supplied with the
best of everything by religious devo-
tees from all parts of northern Rus
STA
The observer noticed that during
Easter week the human tree ate large
quantities of butter, thus violating the
regulation of the church. The peasants
began to regard Senenitch as an I'M
poster and turned back all pilgrims
who came with offerings Of food and
drink For three days the hungry hui
man tree remained without food. On
the fourth he made desperate efforts
to free himself from the earth, but ow-
ing to his great age the attempts
proved unavailing.
The human tree has been dug out
Of the hard earth, in which he has
been planted" for over a month. It
was found that his legs from the knees
down were in terrible condition and
had lost all sense Of feeling. He was
taken to a hospital and is not expected
to recover.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-07
BREED coLoRED sILkwoRMs
New Departure In the Industry by
Audacious Experimenters
Brings Fair Results.

Some audacious experiments have
been endeavoring to make the silk worm
spin colored silks. Primarily they were
endeavoring to ascertain il the green
color Of some natural silks is produced
In any way by the leaves upon which
the worms feed, but the work suggestes
the possibility Of securing beautifully
tinted raw silks.
Several lots Of caterpillars were fed
from their birth upon leaves impreg-
mated with a red dye. They ate their
livid meals without any show of repug-
nance, and soon began to take on a red
dish tint throughout the body. When ale
lowed to spin on freshly collected ma
tural branches these worms produced a
red-tinted silk, the whole cocoon pre-
senting beautiful red co1oration. Ger
tain colors, notable blue, were not as
apparent in their effects and the worms
did not seem to relish the blue leaves
as well as the red ones.
One of the questions that naturally
presents itself to the inquiring mind is
whether selective breeding of such arti-
fcally stained caterpillars would not re-
suit in a race in which the coloratfon be-
came permanent. The fact is clearly es-
tablished that the digestive tube has a
marked influence on the silk. AS a
French writer declares in green silks it
is the cholorphyl of the leaves that We
observe, and in yellow silks the pigment
comes directly from the mulberry leaves,
with which it is identical.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-07

of Larned, spent Sunday here, the guests
of Mr, and Mrs.. Tom Morris.
w s McDougal left on Monday for
Lindsborg where his wifs and daughter.
Miss Coda are staying while the latter
pursues her course in music.
Mr.. Clutter and Miss Nellie Lindas
were down from Larned Sunday.
Miss Fleming, who. is visiting the
Misses Alice and Nellie Sweeney. was a
pleasant visitor at the Pawnee Rock
schools on Monday.
G. E. Cannon. arrived Saturday and
took up his duties at principal OF. the
high school on Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-07
SEWARD.

Mrs. Pierce Mullen is quick sick at
present.
Our Doctor, Frank McCanley, left last
week for another term at the Illinois
Medical College, of Chicago.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Walter returned
from visit to the Worlds Fair last we elk
The new Bowling Alley opened for
business Saturday afternoon.
The sale at Jim Smiths was very we'll
attended, and things all sold we'll
Nearly all of the threshiDg machines
are now in their sheds, waiting for the
next years crop.
The lumber Is ready for another new
building to be erected on the lots south
Of the Woodmen Hall.
Sheriff johnson was up from st. John
serving subpoenas for witnesses in the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-07
Thibetan bible a Huge Book.

The Kah-gyur, or Thibetan bible,
consists OF 10S volumes of 1000 pages
each. containing 1883 separate books.
Each Of the volumes weighs ten
pounds, and forms package 20 inches
long, eight. inches broad and eight
inches deep. This bible requires q
dozen yaks for its transport, and the
carved wooden blocks from which It
is printed need rows of houses. like
a city, for their storage. A tribe Of
Mongols paid 1900 oxen for copy OF
this bible. In addition to the bible
there are z25 volumes of common
taries, which are necessary for its I'M
derstanding: There is also q large col
lection Of revelstiens which supple
meat the bible.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-07
PLEASANT HILL.


Miss Lsna Spring is at st. John this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs Joe Batchman of st.
John are visiting friends and relatives
here this week.
Prof. Swartz has new buggy. He
goes to Great Bend every Sunday to get
his supper.a
Prior Burnett aud Oscar Jacobs, two
of our prosperous farmers, have signed
a contract for the purchase OF Dir.
Jacobs farm in this vicinity. Mr..
Jacobs will move on his farm near
Dodge City in December. We are sorry
to lose Mr.. Jacobs but wish him success
on his new farm.
Miss Lenora jackson was reported on
the sick list last week.
Oscar jacobs returned from Dodge
City last week.
3 Walter Koch and family spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Batchman.
Some of the east side farmers report a
loss of cattle from blackleg.
G. Kattenhorn and daughter Miss
Augusta left last Tuesday for st. Louis
to visit the fair.
A real cou ntry dance was given in the
front parlors of H. Shrepels barn last
Saturday night. e'You orter just been
there and seen them there girls swing
us boys round like sacks OF -FOUR
Prior Burnett has cold his farm to
his brother Lee Burnett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacobs visited near
Great Bend last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George jackson visited
near Sandago last Sunday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-07
colored clothea and Health.

The nealth value of colored clothes
Is Infinitely superior to that of sable
fabrics. You will find more microbes
to the square inch on dark than on
light garments. Black arrests the
health-giying rays of the sun. 1t is
strange, says Chic, that Nine. Ia Mode
should turn out to be only the high
priestess of health in disguise, and
that the microbes OF Mayfair and the
bacilli of Belgravia should be more
afraid OF a butterfly of fashion than
Of a sable-colored doctor of medicine.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-07
Cheap Rates

st. Louis and Return $500
On sale daily, limit 15 days.
st. Louis and Return 500 %
On sale daily, limit so days.
Chicago and Return. .S24.T5
On sale daily, limit October
Slst. Can be used via St.
Louis and stop obtained.
Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Denver,
Salt Lake City and Ogden, and Re
turn, On sale daily, limit October Sh
One fare plus 50'cents.
Colonist one was tickets, on sale
Sept. 18th to. Oct. 18th, to.
San Francisco, Los Angeles,
Portland. Seattle and Inter
mediate points. $500
Spokane, Wash. $3.50
Helena and Butte, Mont :. 1000
J. .RAsoR, Agent. .
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-07
PAWNEE ROCK.

A good rain fell here Monday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lille, and Miss Jessie Brewer left Mon
day for st. Louis.
Mr.. Carver and Miss Lena Brubaker
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-07
cheap. Wheat Land.

$50. acres improved, in Ford county.
four miles from station, good Level
land, nch soil. Also several smaller
tracts. 500
= REEVES & KrRkpArsIck.
Dodge City. Kans.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-07
A Home Run.

A Pawtucket (R- ID lad batted =
ball in such a way that it landed in the
power-house of a cotton mill near the
grounds and stopped the plant for the
rest Of the day. The boy made rua
cog heme.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-07
case of the State VS.. 6ordewick.

Several of our citizens have been sum-
moned as petit jurors to appear at St.
John on Wednesday, Oct 9Th.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-14
SAFE CRACKERS GET 5000
Burglars Use Nitroglycerine in
Sleepy Eye.
Salkowske, Glotzbach & Clausen
Store Entered,
Two Tough Suspects Caught in
Sanborn Sunday.

Safe-crackers raided a Sleepy Eye
store early Saturday morning and
secured 5000 in cash, after blowing the
safe door from its hinges with nitro
glycerine. The firm of Salkowske.
Glatzbach & Clausen was the sufferers.
Two of the men were caught soon
after the raid and are now being held
in jail pending the action of the grand
jury, and third who is still at large
it was expected at the time of going to
press would be rounded up an any
minute.
The burglary was one of the boldest
ever attempted and successfully exc
cuted in Brown county and was evi-
IDENTIFY the work of experts. The three
men were in town all the day before,
bought several articles at different
stores, robbed blacksmith shop to
secure drill, and near 3 O'Clock a.
m. blew open the safe and escaped with
the booty. The crime was not dis
covered until business hours the next
day.
MEN SEEN ENTERING TOWN.
The first seen of the three men was
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-14
BEAN TO GO TO CAMPBELL
Pastor Accepts Call to Wilkin
County Church.
Local Church Has Received No
Resignation Yet.
This Is Expected Soon When Min.
lister Returns.

According to The Advance, a re
ligious paper printed in Chicago; Rev.
D. o. Bean, pastor of the New Ulm
Congregational church, has accepted
call to church in Campbell, MINI.
Or. Bean is not in the city and the
tatement cannot be verified, but as the
advance is a reliable paper, it is
robably true.
It has been know for long time
that Mr.. Bean was seeking a new field
and the announcement does not come
as great surprise. Rumor had not
named the town, however, and the
pastor himself has never told anyone
just what his plans are
If Mr. Bean has accepted call te
the Campbell church it means that his
resignation will soon be handed in TIC
the local congregation. This step has
not vet been taken SO that he is still
pastor here.
Mr.. Bean has not been in New Tin
for nearly four weeks, and it is nov
presumed that much of the time was
spent at Campbell getting acquainted
with his prosperity charges. Campbell
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-14
COMPANY ARRIVES IN CITY
''Way Down East Actors to Spend
Vacation Here.
Large Audiences Are Expected for
Old Favorite.
Weekday Show Is Being Con-
sidered by Management.

The company which is to present
WAY Down East" to the New Ulm
public arrived in the city yesterday
and will remain here until after Christ
mas. On that day both matinee and
evening they will present the old
favorite at Turner theater.
eatre-goers who have seen the
play will undoubtedly gladly renew
acquaintance with Squire Bartlett,
who believes in living according to the
"Scripters, motherly Mr.. Bartlett,
the squire's wife; Anna Moore, who
was sinned against more than SHINING;
David Bartlett, the squirrels son; Kate
Brewster, the squire's pretty niece;
Hi Holler, the chore boy with the In
fictitious laugh; Rube Whipple, the
quaint town constable and his .sAl]
Bound Round with Wooden String
Seth Ho1comb, he with the penchent
for ''long life bitters,'' the village
choir; and the village doctor. Such
a gracious welcome may not await
Martha Perkins, the village gossip
and mischief-maker, nor Lenox San
derson, the villianous city chap.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-14

These are the characters round which
Mrs. Parker has written her play.
They are residents of a New England
countryside, they are plain people,
and the story written about them be-
comes their plainness. Incidents of
their everyday life gives the author
her theme. The play portrays the
simplicity, comedy and tragedy of the
community, thepurity and sweetness
of which might run on uninterrupted
forever but for the casting across of
the shadows of the wicked city. This
comes in the form of the cultivated
city man with more money than morals
who has betrayed a confding rural
lass under the guise of a mock
marriage
Homeless, she seeks the shelter of a
household where the ruling spirit is a
Well-meaning country squire, whose
religion prompts him to send forth the
hapless magdalene, lest she contain
mate his own precious son to whom
the sins of the world are somewhat
unknown
The son, loving the girl for her
sweetness OF character, follows her
out, rescues her from death in the
winter storm, and the father overcome
by repentant remorse forgives and
blesses.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-14
] CRONE BROS BIG DEPARTMENT STORE.

is village of ], 200 inhabitants and is
located about twenty miles from
Breckenridge, Wilkin county, where
Mr.. Bean has extensive land interests.
During his absence from this city his
pulpit has been filled through arrange
ment by Rev. Mr.. Knott of Mime
apolis. Mr.. Bean is expected back
this week
The article in The Advance is under
a New Ulm date line and reads as
follows: Eighty additions are re-
ported as the result of the revival
services with the church. Rev. D. O..
Bean, lately pastor, is to begin work
at once at Campbell
There have already been four appli-
cations from prospective candidates
for the passionate of the New Ulm
church.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-14

close to ! O'Clock Friday morning.
August Matter, once sheriff, but now
undertaken, was driving hearse into
the country east of the city of Sleepy
Eye and with him was riding c. G.
Hansen, the drayman. A mile or tive
out from town they passed three me.
walking toward the city.
They thought it rather anunusual
hour for men to be travelling country
highways at this time of the year and
took particular note of the mems an
pearance. From the description thew
furnish the trio was the same see.
hanging around town all day and
which it is presumed committed the
burglarly.
1t was rather unusual, three men of
tough looking appearance in Deem
Der, and they were noted by a number
OF people One, who appeared to be
the leader, was about five feet eight
inches tall, rather thick set. square
built and would weigh between 100 and
175 pounds. He had smooth. rudy
face and reddish hair. He was dress
ed rather roughly: but we'll; wearing
a dark suit and a black SLOUGH hat.
The second man was tall, slim fell
low, with red hair and freckles. while
the third was of medium height and
weight.
BURGLARS MAKE PURCHASES.
The men loafed about the streets and
IN the stores all day and made several
purchases, among them bottle OF
medicine from Aomot & Co., drug
glsts, and quantity of soap. cotton
batten and candles from a general
store.
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