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WHITE HOUSE COURTESY.
The Way President Polk Threw Down
the Barriers.


If any president of modern times
were to exhibit the official indecency
that John Adams exhibited when JEFF
fersOn became president he would be
denounced by every reputable newspa-
per and intelligent citizen of the land.
1t was then. as it is now, the accepted
duty of the retiring president to re-
ceive the incoming president at the
White House and accompany him to
the Inauguration ceremonies, but the
last official act of Adams as president
was the nomination of member Of
what were called midnight judges
the night before the Inauguration Of
jefferson. and during the night he
and his family withdrew from the
White House, leaving none but the
servants to receive the incoming presi-
dent, writes Alexander X. Mcclure in
the Circle.
1t was President Polk who first had
the courage to disregard the political
passions of the times by inviting Hen
ry Clay, who had been his competitor
to dine with him and Mrs. Polk in the
White House. 1t was near the close
of the Polk administration, during
which Clay had been a senator most
of the time, and it shocked the Demo
cratic sentiment of the time when il
was announced that Clay had dined
with President Polk, not on state Oc
| casiOn, but had been welcomed at the
family dinner as a friend Clay was
the soul Of chivalry, and Polk was {
man of unblemished character ant
| high attainments. and his example OF
courtesy to Clay has never since beer
| broken.
Smyrna times., 1908-06-10
A Grand Family Medicine

cit gives me pleasure to speak a
good word for Electric Bitters, J"
writes Mr.. Frank Conlin, of No. 436
Houston street, New York. cts a
grand family medicine for dyspepsia
and liver complications; while for
lame back and weak kidneys it cannot
be too highly recommended. - Elec-
trio Bitters regulate the digestive
functions, purify the blood, and
impart renewed vigor and vitality to
the weak and debilitated of both
sexes. Sold under guarantee at
Benton N. Weldon's drug tore. SOC.
Smyrna times., 1908-06-10
NEEDED THE BRUSH.
The Finishing Touch to Eli Whitney's
Cotton Gin.


Eli Whitney. who SO long veXed his
soul over his first and mightiesr inVen-
ton, the cotton gin, was aided in his
success by the quck wit and insight OF
A woman. In "Old Paths and Legends
of the New England Border Miss
Katherine NJ. Abbott gives the story,
as told by a granddaughter of General
Nathaniel Greene, of the cOnsumma-
tion OF Whitney's experiment at the
beautiful and hOspitable Dungeness.
on Cumberland island, canOpied with
live oaks and olive trees.
Mrs. Greene had become interested
in Mr.. Whitney's enterprise and invit-
ed him to spend the winter at Dunge-
ness. where an abundance of cotton
and quiet were assured"
one morning he descended headlOng
into the drawing room from his work
shop in the fifth story and eXcitedly
exclaimed. The victory is mine" In
deep sympathy guests and hostess went
with him to see the model in motion
by which Whitney was to change the
industrial history of the world.
For few moments the miniature
saws revolved without hindrance, and
| the separation of the seed from the
cotton wool was successfully accom-
/ plished, but after a little the saws
| clogged with lint. the wheel stopped,
and poor Whitney was in despair.
Here's what you need"' exclaimed
! Mrs. Greene She seized a clothes
brush and held it firmly to the teeth
of the saws.
Madam" said Whitney, overcome
with emotion and speaking with the
exaggeration of gratitude, you have
perfected my invention"
Smyrna times., 1908-06-10
THE SlNU0US EEL.
Il Will Bite Lcng After 1t Has Been
Decspitated.

DecSpItateo.
Eels are peculiar even among fishes.
A strange and mysterious race, the
difficulty of killing them is not the
least of their peculiarities. Very many
of us have been annoyed by the Ordi-
nary eel that has seized our worm and
then tangled up our line in its Shiny
coils You may cut off the head of an
eel-in the manner recommended by
the S. 2. c. A.-and leave its body full
of sQuirms and wriEgles, for the eel
is a hateful and uncanny creature. l
have been told that theNrue method IS
first to cut off the eel tail and that
after this the severance of the head
brings all life and movement to an
end. As to this | cannot say, for
only heard this recently and have not
since had to deal with a SinuOuS eel.
\ correspondent has cited an instance
of a conger left apparently dead for
twenty-four hours on the beach. which
then bit three fingers from the hand OF
a small boy who came to handle it,
can we'll believe this. | shall not easily
forget the eerie shock which | had on
a certain occasion in Wales. had
caught large eel on night line set
for pike. We had severed his head and
left him for some hours on the bank.
leaving a good hook in his gullet. In
the evening he was presented to a
small boy. who bore him off in triumph
as a supper dish. Half an hour later
the boys mother appeared, with some
concern and indignation, to relate that
the head had bitten the boy severely
when he tried to remove the excellent
hook And this was no cOnger. The
occurrence seemed to me like the hOr-
rOr in one of Kipling's most weird stO
ries of uncan2y horror Whether these
posthumous wounds by eels betokel
the remnants of life in their severe
| portions or Il mere mechanical flicker
of the nervous system only the biOlo
| gist could say. And perhaps he woulC
be only making a guess.-St. James
! Gazette.
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THE
NEW YORK WORLD
THRICE-A-WEEK EDITION.
Read wherever the English Language
isHspOken.

The Thrice-a-Week World expects to be a
better paper in 1907 than ever before. In
the course of the year the issues for the
next great Presidential campaign will be
foreshadOwed, and everybody will wish to
keep informed. The Thriee-a-Week World
coming to YOU every other day. serves all
the purposes Of a daily, and is far cheaper,
The news service of this paper is con-
stantly being increased, and 1t reports
fully, accurately and promptly every event
of importance anywhere in the world.
Moreover. its political news is. impartial,
giving you facts, not opinions and wishes.
It has full markets, splendid cartoons and
interesting fiction by standard authOrs.s
The Thrice-a-W Week Worlds regular sub
scriptiOn price is only S1.OO per year, and
this pays for 1856 papers. We offer this
unequalled newspaper and The SMYRNA
TIMES together for one year for $1.75
The regular subscription price of the two
papers is $500.
Smyrna times., 1908-06-10
GO TO THE RESCUE
Don't Wait till it's too Late
Follow The Example Of a
Smyrna Citizen

Rescue the aching back.
If it keeps on aching trouble
comes.
Backache is kidney ache.
If you neglect the kidneys warn
ing,
Look out for urinary troubles
diabetes.
This Smyrna citizen will show
how to go to the rescue.
Mrs Mary Redman, living on
Commerce street, Smyrna, Del,
says: "Nearly all her life my daugh-
ter was afflicted with her kidneys
and three years ago, an attack of
typhoid left them seriously derang-
ed. She first suffered with dull
misery in the back and later with
acute pains in her sides. Hearing
so much of Doan's Kidney Pills |
procured box at Clifton & Ray
mond's pharmacy and induced her
to try them. The results were
better than l anticipated. one Is
so much better since using this
remedy that she gladly adds he1
name to the list of advocates OF
DOan's Kidney Pills.
For sale by ali Dealers. Price
so cents. Foster -Milburn Co.,
Buffalo, New York, Sole Agents
in the United States.
Remember the name-DOan' s
and take no other.
Smyrna times., 1908-06-10

Many requests from catarrh suffer-
ers who use atomizers have caused us
to put up liquid cream balm, new
and convenient form of Ely's Cream
Balm, the only remedy for catarrh
that can always be depended on. In
power to allay inflammation, to
cleanse the clogged air passages, tc
promote free, natural breathing,
the two forms of Cream Balm are
alike. Liquid Cream Balm is sole
by all druggists for rs cents, includ'
ing spraying tube. Mailed by Ely
Bros, Sc Warren Street, New York,
Smyrna times., 1908-06-10
A New Car Load of Hay Just
Arrived, Clean and Sweet.

Another Carload Of the famous
Dover Brick Co.'S Brick just in.
Come while you have plenty to
select from. Our stock is complete
and our prices right.
Smyrna times., 1908-06-10
A ait of Advice.

This is bit of advice offered by the
Gunnison Gazette:
Young man, if you should come
across a girl who, with a. face as ra-
diant as a sunf1ower. says as you ap-
pear at the door, II win be busy for
half an hour yet, for the dishes are not
washed" just squat right down on the
doorstep and wait for her, because
some other chap may come. along and
secure the prize, and right there you
VIII have lost an angel.
Smyrna times., 1908-06-10

If you will make inqiry it will
be a revelation to you how many
succumb to kidney or bladder troubles
in one form or another. If the pa
tient is not beyond medical aid,
Foley's Kidney Cure will cure. 1t
never disappoints. Sold by all drug
gists in Smyrna and w. R. Keys &
Co. Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1908-06-10
IF YOU ARE GOING
TO BUILD

Give us a call and let us furnisn
the materials. We will furnish ev-
erything in the Lumber Line, Porch
Columns, Flooring, Siding, Lath,
Shingles, etc. Also, Cement and
Lime.
Buy your LIME from us for
w hitewashing. Also, Paints and
Brushes.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-07-31
Early Settler Dead.

John Schenck, one of the well
known old timers of Walnut township
died at his home near 0lmitz Thurs
day afternoon, the 2Srd, at 4:2O, after
an illness of about ten days. Deceas-
ed was born in Austria on June 22nd,
1886. He was married there and emf.
grated to this country, arriving in the
county on Nov. Bird, 1883, having ever
since that time resided In this county
He is survived by wife and three
children. The children are Mrs. Franz
Springer and Miss Rosie Schenck, re-
siding at home, Mrs. Chas. Springer,
]. F. Schenck. and John Schenck, all
Of Walnut township. He Is also sur
vived BY two brothers and a sister
who live In thiscounty. The funer
al, services will be conducted Satur
day morning at 1890 at the Catholic
church at 0lmitz.
Deceased was one Of those hard
working emigrants to this country
who have done much to make THU
county one Of the best counties IL
the state. He had many friends VIII
Join with the bereaved in their sor
row. He was a man Of good charact
Ter. a kind husband and father. and
Igood nelghbor.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-07-31
Car Breakers CAUGHT,

A gang Of five men, hoboes, broke
into a refrigerator car in the Santa
Fe yards Friday night and helped
themselves to plenty of cookies and
other eatables. A man overheard the
gang plotting and notified Night Mar.
shall Hitchcock, but by the time he
got down to the yards the car had
been switched, and nothing more was
done until towards morning when he
called Oscar Johnson to his assistanc
and the two visited the jungles on tn
south side, where the fellows we're
caught with the goods. The officers
waltzed them up to the county Jail
where they have been telling various
kinds of stories all day. How much
they took from the car we do not
know. They broke the seal, however
which we understand to be peniten'
tiary offense.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-07-31
Clayton.Cook.

Miss Eva Clayton, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. James Clayton, of this city,
and Rev. Warren F. Cook, of Ottawa,
were united in the holy bonds Of wed.
lock this morning at the home of the
bride, at $3.50 a. m, In the presence
Of the relatives and very few in
vited guests. The groom's father,
Rev. H. A. Cook, of Ottawa, perform
ed the ceremony, assisted by DR..
Selle, the local NJ. E. pastor, the ring
service being used. Miss Margaret
Ebright, Of Sterling, presided at the
piano, Miss Nina Stoke sang, and
little Louise Clarke carried the ring.
The home was tastefully decorated,
the fraternity colors of both sexes Of
Baldwin school students being used.
Following the ceremony dainty wed.
ding breakfast was served, and the
happy young folks, with all trimmings
usually attendant upon occasions Of
this kind furnished by kind friends.
departed on No. for the east. They
will visit for day at Topeka, also a
day at Ottawa, and then go to Mid.
dlefield, Conn.,, where Mr.. Cook viii
have charge Of a congregation, at
the same time taking a four years
post graduate course at Yale.
The bride Is one of the sweetest
and most popular young ladies Of
this city. She was born and raised
here, and has by her kindly disposi-
ton, temperament, winning ways mad
a home for herself In the hearts Of
our people. Rev. Cook, although a
stranger to US, is nevertheless voucb-
ed for as one Of the rising young men
among the clergy of the NJ. E. church
and one from whom we will doubt
less hear many favorable reports In
the years to come. We join the many
friends of the young people in wish
ing them happiness and Joy here and
in the hereafter.
The out of town guests were Rev.
H. A. Cook, Of Ottawa, Miss Marga-
ret Ebright, Of Sterling, and Prof.
Ebright and wife, Of Baldwin.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-07-31
Moody.BurIineame.

Miss Ola Lee Moody and Mr.. Lafay.
cite Burlingame we're united In mar
riage Wednesday noon of this week
f, July 22nd, at the home of the bride
sister, Mrs. J. W. Davis, near Point
view, twelve miles southwest of Lar
ned. Rev. Fleming, Of the Larned
Presbyterian church performed the
ceremony in the presence OF a con.
siderable number of relatives and in
vited guests. After the ceremony and
congratulations all present were seat
ed at an elaborate wedding repast pre-
pared by Mrs. Davis. Later in the
afternoon the newly welded couple az.
companied by a number Of friends,
drove to Larned, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Burlingame took the west bound Santa
Fe train in the evening for an extenC.
ed wedding trip to the Pacific coast.
The groom is the prosperous OWL.
er of the Pleasant View" farm, near
Point View. He has lived in this
county only a short time, but has
made large circle of friends during
his residence here. His bride Is also
comparatively a stranger here, but
like her husband she has made friend
wherever she has become acquainted.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burlingame will be
absent in the west a week or ten
days, and on their return will be at
home to their friends after August IN
at pleasant View" farm, where the
best wishes Of all who know them
will be with them In the commence
ment Of their welded life.-Larned
Tiller and Toiler.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-07-31
JUDGE PRovrY WINS A ROUND.
Another set-to In The huiI-Prouty
Fight in Iowa.

Des Moines, July 24:-Delegates q
the seventh congressional district, Re
publican, In convention assembled yes
terday nominated Judge Prouty for
congress over Congressman Hull, no
notice of a nomination having been
made at the primary election which
was held June End. having been re-
Hull insisted that the convention act
ed without power.
The result of the primary showing
a majority Of less than fifty for Hull,
part Of the precincts being contested,
has not yet been settled, as the mat
ter Is in the courts. Captain Hull
has been in congress for years and
Is at present chairman of the house
committee on military affairs.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-07-31
Reception.

Mrs. B. A. Gardner entertained a
large number Of young people Friday
evening in honor Of Miss Gardner, of
Washington, D. C, Miss Ruth Moses,
Of Chicago. Miss Gertrude Cullers and
Mr.. James Whitney, Of Scandal, and
Miss Florence Dean, Of Kansas City.
800" was the amusement of the even
ing, and Miss Emley delighted the
guests with music. Delicious refresh
ments we're served. and very happy
time was enjoyed by all until late
hour.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-07-31
THINK THEY HAVE HIM SURE.
Postal Authorities Claim to Have the
Right Man in Kansas City Case.


Kansas City. July 25:-Chas. SAY.
age. negro. was arrested here today.
by post office authorities charged wit
stealing a mail pouch in the Kansas
City union depot on June 9th last,
containing fifty. thousand dollars bein
sent from Los Angeles to a New iol..
city bank. The inspectors assert that
they have positive evidence agains,
Savage. and declare the belief that
he has buried the Eorey, intending
to recover 1t after his release flon
the penitentiary.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-07-31
YOUNG Turks Are Masters.

Belgrade, Servia, July 24:-Cipher
dispatches received here from Euro
pean Vilayets Of Macedonia declare
that the young Turks are complete
masters Of the situation. All the Tur
ish authorities have surrendered them
selves into their hands. The publica-
ton at Kossovo, European Turkey, of
the Sultan's proclamation granting a
constitution, washailed by a salute
of twenty one guns from the fort.
There is great rejoicing everywhere.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-07-31
ElllNWooD NEWS.

From the Leader. July 90.
Mrs. Jake Dresser and Miss Mary
Thul left Tuesday morning for a
weeks visit with friends at Wichita.
Little Robert Wolf, the baby, son
of Mr.. and Mrs Fred Wolf, is very
seriously i'll with summer complaint.
Mrs. Susan Koehler left Tuesday
evening for a two months visit with
relatives and friends at st. Louis
Mo-, and Winona, MINI.
The four months old daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Miller, Of south OF
town, died Tuesday. The funeral tool
place yesterday morning. The parent
have the sympathy of their friends
In their sad bereavement.
Misses Hattie and Bessie Howard
returned Monday from Sterling. Miss
Hattie being a member Of the Girls
Quartette Of Washburn college, OF To
peka, took part in the Chautauqua
held there last week.
P. B. Kimpler has Just completed
7Ofoot addition to the warehouse
LOT his mill. This makes the storage
room now have q room Of 124I2S #.
The addition was made necessary BY
the increasing business Of the mill.
The Kimpler mill is one Of the In
stitutions Of which Ellinwood Is very
proud, and the excellence Of It's pro
duct Is recognized everywhere.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-07-31
500 Party.

Miss Grace Moses entertained a
large number Of young folks Friday
afternoon with 500 party, in honor
Of Mrs. Lynn Dana, Of Warren, Ohio,
Miss Gardner, Of Washington, d. c.,
Miss Margaret Dixon, Of Wichita,
Miss Florence Dean, Of Kansas City,
Mo, Miss Ruth Moses, Of Chicago, Ills
and Miss Gertrude Cullers, Of Scandal
Delicious refreshments were served,
and all enjoyed themselves very much
as guests at the Moses home always
do.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-07-31
Chrlsman Case Settled.

The case against Mr.. Chrisman for
striking a man named Hathaway at
Dundee on Thursday, was amicably
settled in Justice Jennison's court
Friday. No trial was held on. cyl.
dence submitted, Mr.. Chrisman agree
ing to plead guilty and he received q
fine Of $500 and costs. The claim
made that Hathaway drew a knife
was denied by that gentleman, and
nothing came of 1t.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-07-31
REPUBLICAN CONFERENCE.
Will Make a Poll Of Every State and
Find Where They Are At.

Chicago, July 25:-The second con.
ference between National Chairman
Hitchcock and various state Repub-
lican leaders opened today. Instruc.
tons we're given for a poll Of the vot'
ers of each state, as to nativity, reli-
gion, politics and other important fact
in relation to every man. This sys-
tenn has been employed for several
years in Nebraska by VIM. Hayward,
chairman of the Republican state CON
mittee.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-07-31
FIFTY THOUSAND FIRE.
The Town Of Foss, Oklahoma, Has q
Serious Loss by the Fire Demon.

Foss. Okla. July 25:-A fire here
today destroyed a block of stone bush.
ness buildings on the west side of.ths
main business street, including the
post office. First National Bank and
five store rooms. A loss Of over fifty
thousand dollars was caused. The
town is without waterworks.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-07-31
House Breakers at Hoisington.

A telephone message was received
here this morning from A. H. Baker,
at Hoisington, that his house had
been entered during the night and his
watch, purse and other things ha(
been stolen. A man was arrested her
this morning for selling watch at a
very cheap price, but it was not the
Baker watch, although the man claim
ed he came from Hoisington last nigh
This watch is in the hands of the Of
ficers who are trying to locate its
owner, and in the meantime the man
is held in Jail, where he has been put
through the sweat box and has told
different stories. In the meantime
nothing has been seen or heard Of
the Baker watch.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-07-31
BRYAN IN CHICAGO.
Thinks FiIIipinos May Get Self Gov.
eminent at Some Time Soon.

Chicago. July 25:-Mr. Bryan ar.
rived here this morning. He made
no speeches on the way to Chicago.
He eyinced great interest in the edict
OF the Sultan Of Turkey, in which he
calls for constitutional form of gov.
errnmsnt. He said. Turkey has gone
Democratic. Maybe after a few more
nations have spoken, the Republican
leaders will concede the right of the
Fillipinos to a constitution"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-07-31
Miners Agreement Adopted.

Denver, July 24:-The Western Fed.
GRAFTON of miners, in convention here
today, adopted the working agreement
with the United Mine Workers Of
America, substantially as recommend
ed yesterday by the committee ap-
pointed to consider the question. The
action was strongly urged by Presi'
dent Myers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-07-31
Vets Win BY One Vote.

Georgetown, KY, July 25:-In one
OF the most exciting local option cleo
tons this city yesterday. in the prip,
cipal distilling section Of central Ken.
lucky. the vets were victorious. by
one vote.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-07-31

The Great Bend.Lacrosse ball game
Friday was too one-sided to be very
interesting, Great Bend winning BY
q score Of z to o. Lacrosse has had
but little practice, and were entirely
outclassed here. There are no games
scheduled for next week, and we are
not are in regard for future games
for this season. There is stills pos.
sibility Of getting into the league, but
that Is remote.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-07-31

knows every other student and there
is a cordially Of relations which is
very refreshing when compared with
the conditions in some other schools
Of the country. In this respect 1t is
more typifying Of the spirit Of Kan
sas than any other institution in it..
It has always been the barometer of
the states progressiveness. The stu
dent body more nearly represents the
manhood and womanhood Of the COM
monwealth than any similar gathering
within its borders. They are splen-
did and glorious young citizens who
leave the classic environments Of
Lawrence to return to their scattered
homes to take up LIES responsible
ties. Not alone is Kansas proud Of
them, but the hope Of the country
centers in them and in others Hike
them In different quarters Of the
Union. Over 10000 Kansas young 20
pie have enrolled In the Universit!
during its brief history. and the lars
or part Of this number now resid'
within the borders Of the state. Tn
state d proud Of the educational ser
tinel that stands guard at the top o
Mount Dread.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-07-31

Mr.. and Mrs. W. h. Smith and
daughter. Miss Mary, are here from
Barron, Wisconsin. for q visit with
Eugene and WIN Smith.