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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-02
Boys, Clothing

The chooce here cannot be
improved. Whatever's new
est, whatever's stylish, what
ever's right is here.
The selections here are sec
ond to none. Suits at St50
$2.00, $3.50, $500. $3.50,
$500, and $500, In all
styles exclusively our
own.
1t is the same for young
men-14 to 10. Here is all the
extreme fashion of made-to
measure clothing for half the
price.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-02

The best hat makers reach
you through this store, and
the hat caps the climax of
dressiness. There is two dol.
lars difference in the price be-
tween our store and the reg
ular halter.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-02
Mrs. Daniel Cummings

Mrs. A. D. Buckland received a
message announcing the death O..
her sister, Mrs. Daniel Cummings
in Carleton, Washington. The de-
ceased will be remembered by
old settlers as Miss Ella Dodge,
a daughter of Warren Dodge and
who lived here until % years ago
The husband, two sons, daugh-
ter and a sister are left to mourn
her death. Mrs. Cummings re-
ceiyed a paralytic stroke March
10Th and it was from the effects
of this that she died.
$3.50 -r
The old fashioned way of dosin
weak stomach, or stimulating
the Heart or Kidneys is all en-
tirely wrong. DR.. Shoop at first
pointed out this error. This is
why his prescription-Dr. Shops
Restorative-is directed entirely
to the cause of these ailments,
the weak inside or controlling
nerves. It isn't 50 difficult, says
DR.. ShoOp, to strengthen a weak
Stomach, Heart or Kidneys, if
one goes at it correctly Each in
side organ has its controlling or
inside nerve. When these nerves
fail, then those organs must sure
" falter. These vital truths are
leading druggists everywhere to
dispense and recommend DR..
Shops Restorative. Test it a
few days and seel Improvement
will promptly and surely follow.
Sold by Holmes, Druggist.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-02

Mr.. and Mrs Henry Radcliffe,
and son William, came up from
Hutchinson in their auto Friday
to visit Mrs. Ratchfffe's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. McDougal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-02
Clothes for Men

The elegance OF the best
merchant tailor at half his
prices. Pick out the pattern
there's no need to give a
thought to the style-we have
done all that.
Spring Suits $3.50 to SIS.
Top Coats $500 to $500.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-02
How About Taxes.

For years the complaint has
been that taxes have been grad.
ually increasing. Since the legis-
lature has adjourned and a few
figures have been, made, we are
wondering what the tax payer
will say in the next two years.
For instance, digest the follow.
ing figures:
Appropriation made by TIE 1907
session Of the legislature s.. 1000
Maxim revenue provided
Cr fsciai year ending June 30, 1879 81, o63 roo
Amount unprovised Tor .............. s2,l47,0OO
Fees IRON various sources estimated. $500. 900
Balance deficit ................... 81. 81, 200
Appropriations made by the 1909 81 .OOa.7S9
session Of the legislature .....sS 3i9. 7S6
Total to be raisel. ........ 80. $4,000
Fees estimated :. ............$I.5 $40 ,7S9
Maxium revenue provided. ........s7.OOO,O O7
Estimated deficit June 20, l6ll--.... ss4t,7s6
From the foregoing figures, tn,
basic ones of which were Ieceiv-
ed from the state auditor Nat
ed from State Auditor Nation it
will be seen that the estimated
fees Of the state from all depart
ments will not take care of the
deficit accrling in June. This
means that the state will be COM
PEELED to levy a tax to produce
the maximum receipts of $780,
600, or a Levy two-fifths larger
than last year, and then have
a probable deficit in 1911 Of half
a million, or else more taxable
property must be found by the
assessors.
Let us hope that between the
latter, and the revenue which
will doubtless be produced by
some of the excellent measures
enacted at the recent session OF
the Legislature at the instance
OF the tax commission, our tax
es will not be raised.
The State Bank of Winfield is
the. first bank 10 decide to be-
come a member of the guaranty
association.
It is reported that Senator De-
pew is not in favor Of the dis
trict primary law proposed by
Gov. Hughes. Well, there is
nothing strange about that.
The Republican members of the
Senate Finance committee, that
will have charge of tariff revis-
ion are: Aldrich, chairman, Bur
rows of Michigan, Penrose Of
Pennsylvania, Hale of Maine and
Hopkins of Illinois. Every one a
"reactionary'' and stand patter
of the purest ray.-TOpeka Capt.
tai.
Were you expecting any Other
kind of Senators on the commit
teef
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-02

Better goods better variety better values are not posi-
be or we would have Them Come to us with every conf
dence-there will be no disappointment
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-02
Easter NeckWear
Elegance

The richest fancies OF swell.
dom-the exclusively "bon.
ton"-are all here for Easter
time. The most exquisite
color blendings ever shown
in this city.
New hosiery, new shirts, new
handkerchiefs. Watch our
easter window display.
"0ur Special" if you desire
a derby, is $500, and a better
hat can't be made.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-10-07
What About Pellagra?

A great deal is being said in the public
press these days about supposedly new
disease that has been discovered as prev
alcnt throughout the country. While
the medical profession is not agreed upon
the causes for this disease, a ma ajority
have attributed it to the use of damaged
corn meal. It's symptoms and progress
have been given general publicity and
do not call for repetition. Suffice it to
say, that it is being advertised as seri.
GUS malady and largely confined to the
South.
Reliable research has proven it to be
one of the oldest malades to which
human flesh is heir, having been prev.
alent for hundreds of years in number
of the old countries across the waters.
Then too, there are those who have in.
vestigated and claim that it was we'll
known malady, even before corn or In
dian maize was discovered. Instances
have been given where the victim was
never known to have eaten a piece of
corn bread. So it is possible if not prob
able, that when the true cause is To-
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-10-07
Feeding Farm Hands.

Every farmers wife knows what tre.
mendous appetites farm hands usually
have; but while they eat well they
work well, too. <
Here's good suggestion about feed.
Ing farm hands. Give them plenty of
Quaker Scotch Oats. A big dish of
Quaker Oats porridge with sugar and
cream or milk is the greatest break
fast in the world for man who needs
vigor and strength for long DAYS
work. The man that eats Quaker
Scotch Oats plentifully and often is
the man who does good work without
excessive fatigue. There is sustain
Ing quality in Quaker Scotch Oats not
found in other foods, and for economy
1t is at the head of the list. To meet
needs of those in different climates
Quaker Scotch Oats is packed in regu-
lar size packages and hermetically
sealed tins; the latter for hot climates,
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-10-07

the old as well as the young bees, and is
very contagious. We have never been
troubled with it. The other is ''chilled
or black BROOD" pronounced by Prof.
Phillips, of the chronological bureau, as
European foul BROOD" and is very con.
tagious. The young bees and larvae
(maggot stage) become chilled in the
spring from cold, damp weather and die
when the old bees remove them and the
queen lays the fresh eggs in the cells
and the colony soon acquires it's normal
strength. am satisfied that it is not
contagious. All the large bee-keepers in
the country have been affected by it, and
the damage has been from 10 to IS per
cent. In spite of it the bee-keepers will
produce more honey than last year.
The resources for honey in this great
alluvial delta are beyond computation,
where one bee-keeper with $50 colonies
last year made $1,000 pounds, which is
equivalent to II gallons to the hive, and
three other large ones produced from
nine to ten gallons.
Bookkeeping is no light work, and it is
not to be supposed that the bees do most
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-10-07
CHILDREN SHOWED 1T
Effect Of Their Warm Drink In tho
Morning.

A year ago I was a wreck from
coffee drinking and was on the point
OF giving up my position in the school
room because of nervousness.
I was telling friend about it and
she said, We drink nothing at meal
time but Postum, and it is such a
comfort to have something we can
enjoy drinking with the children
Il was astonished that she would
allow The children to drink any kind of
coffee, but she said Postum was the
most healthful drink in the world for
children as we'll as for older ones, and
that the condition of both the children
and adults showed that to be a fact.
MY first trial was a failure. The
cook boiled 1t four or five minutes and
1T tasted so fiat that l was in despair
but determined to give it one more
trial. This time we followed the direc.
tions and boiled it fifteen minutes aft.
er the boiling began. It was a decided
success and l was completely won by
Its rich delicious favour. In a short
Time noticed decided improvement
IN my condition and kept growing bet.
Ter month after month, until now am
perfectly healthy, and do my work
IN the school room with ease and pleas
ure. 1 would not return to the nerve.
destroying regular coffee for any
money"
Read the famous little Health Clas-
slc,' The Road to Wellville," in pkgs.
There's Reason"
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true. and full OF humnn
interest.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-10-07
yOgOaOaOaOaC
THE STORY.

TRYPHON had set his heart upon
! gaining the throne, and he plotted
to kill Antiochus, the king, but he
feared the power of Jonathan.
'If he knew of my purpose he will
never permit me to pass through his
land" Tryphon exclaimed one day te
one of his captains.
why not do away then with iona
than, and then shalt thou be able tc
compass thy purpose" the other coun
seled.
But how can 1? No army has vet
been able to withstand his prowess
Thou surely hast not forgotten what
ne has already done to the forces
which Demetrius sent against him
and how he has fortified the walls of
Jerusalem as never before and has
strengthened himself in all the king.
dom?"
mo, have not. But what tbou
cannot do by force of arms thou canst
do in subtlety. Draw Jonathan forth
from the walls Of Jerusalem and
when thou has made as though thou
wouldst fight with him make over
lures to him and draw him to one of
thy cities where thou canst do with
him after the purposes of thine own
heart"
But he is too wise to be thus
caught" replied Tryphon, obviously.
NAY, his very Security now will
make such plot possible" was the re-
ply.
So 1t came to pass short time
later that the alarm was sounded
through Judea that Tryphon had
raised a mighty army and had come
into the border of Judea and was then
at Bethsan.
Jonathan lost no time in gathering
his forces and few days after the
report was brought to him he was
marching to Bethsan with 10000
chosen men. But instead of battle
array he found Tryphon coming tc
meet him.
why hast thou put thy people tc
so great trouble, seeing there is nc
war between us?' Tryphon exclaimed
half reproachfully when he had come
into the presence of Jonathan an6
had exchanged greetings. And ther
before Jonathan had time to answer
vne wclt on:
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-10-07
Spiritual Exercise.

A new pastor was met by one of
his parishioners who was fat and of
many years, who said to the pastor:
You must feed the sheep" Where
upon the pastor replied: my dear
old man, you do not need food, you
need exercise" In this repartee there
Is great deal of truth, appropriate
to the spiritual conditions of thou
sands of Christians. There are peo-
pie who are constantly clamoring for
preaching-and this particularly true
among our people; we are not
given to relishing lectures on econom-
ic, educational, and varied subjects.
Whenever there Is gathering and 1t
is possible to turn it into a preaching
service, this is done. The sheep must
be fed. But as matter of fact, what
our people need more than feeding
Is the spiritual exercise. They are
fed; abundantly so, and II they were
to put into practice only a small part
of that which is given them in pulpit
ministrations. they would be better
and the world would be better and
happier. No, we are not in need OF
feeding. Truthfully, we are not in
need of much preaching; we are wei,
fed. What we are in need of is the
evercise of that which has been giver
to us by the pulpit. This done and
there will be quickening of ou,
church life.-Southwestern Christian
Advocate.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-10-07
Would Find Use for IL

After day and night spent in an
swering telephone calls from people
who wanted the latest news from
Peary and DR.. Cook, the secretary of
one of the arctic clubs had retired
for a wellearned rest, when the per-
sistent phone bell rang again. A voice
at the other end said:
DO you want the ambulance sent
right over?"
What ambulance?' roared the irate
secretary.
"Why, the one you sent for"
81 sent for no ambulance
you lie!"
The secretary gasped, then he
screamed into the phone:
Send it as soon as possible, and
you come over, too, and I'll send you
back in it,"
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-10-07
~ >
A VICTIM OF
TREACHERY
Story of Jonathan's Capture
and Death
BY THE HIGHWAY AND BYWAY"
PREACHER
tCopyr1sHt, Ig0V, by the Author, W. s. Edson.)
Based on the Apocryphal book OF
|. Maccabees, IL to 1880.

Period of Maccabaean Wars-The vari-
Gus gimpses of national life which can
be gained during the period, show. on the
whole, steady adherence to the Mosaic
law. Probably the law was never more
vigorously fulfilled The interruption of
the succession to the high-priesthood was
the most important innovation which was
made, and one which prepared the way
for the dissolution of the state. After
various arbitrary changes. the office was
left vacant for seven years upon the
death Of Alcimus, The last descendant
OF Jezadak, in whose family it had been
for nearly four centuries, fled to Egypt
and established schismatic worship, and
at last, when the support of the Jews be-
came important, the Maccabaean lead
er, Jonathan of the family of Joarib. was
elected to the dignity by the nomination
OF the Syrian king whose will was con-
frmed as 1t appears, by the voice of the
people. Little can be said of the condi-
tion of literature and the arts. In COM
mon intercourse the Jews used the Ar
amaic dialect which was established aft
er the return; this was their own Ian
guage, and 1t is evident from the narra-
tive quoted that they understood Greek,
which must have spread widely through
the influence of the Syrian officers. There
Is not, however, the slightest evidence
.t"' Sieeh was eInpioSeu III fdleStlIidn
literature till a much later date. The de-
scription of the monument which was
erected by Simon at Modin in memory
of his family. is the only record of the
architecture of the time. The only recog-
nized relics of the time are the coins
which bear the name of Simon or Isl
mon. Prince of Israel" in Samaritan let
ters. The privilege of national coin
age was granted to Simon by Antiochus
VII. Sidetes: and numerous examples oc-
cur which have the dates of the first,
second, third and fourth years Of the lib
Grafton of Jerusalem.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-10-07
On a Time Limitation

In spite of the reputation for latitu-
dinarianism he gained from his early
trial for heresy, the late Prof. Jowett
of Oxford was intolerant of preten-
tiousness and shallow conceit. One
self-satisfied undergraduate met the
master one day. Master" he said, II
have searched everywhere in all phil
osophies, ancient and modern, and no.
where do l find the evidence of a
God" Mr.. -" replied the master,
after a shorter pause than usual, IF
you don't find a God by five o'clock
this afternoon you must leave this
college,"
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-10-07

Gated it will be far removed from our
popular diet of corn pone.
The South has been generally named
as the home of this disease and the i'm
preston left that it was another of the
plaques to which we had fallen heir, to
run its course as did yellow fever. With
in the last few weeks comes the an
nouncement that one of the middle north
ern states had 100 cases and the investi-
cation was not half over. Others in
the same section reported a number, and
the indications are, that it does not con.
fine itself to any particular section. Mis-.
sissippi has no more of it than Illinois
and we do not enjoy the unfavorable
advertising that has been given us re-
Gently.
If it is caused by immature or mould,
ed corn as claimed, our people can soon
get rid of it by raising their own corn for
bread and making sure that it is thor
oughly ripe and dry before being gath
ered Western corn is usually cut be-
fore being thoroughly dry but not so
here in Mississippi. Let us hope that
it is only one more scarecrow that will
soon vanish. At any rate, it is not con-
fined to the South, but thrives in other
sections of the United States as well,
Bee-keeping in the Delta.
No country can surpass the Yazoo
Delta for the production of honey, which
Is the paradise of bee-keepers who fol-
low the occupation on large scale for
profit.
Few have gone into it as an avoca.
tion, as it requires thorough study as a
science with reasonable enthusiasm, cou-
pied with hard work.
The great revolution in bee-keeping
able frame, by which the bees were made
to build their combs on frame that
could be moved from the hive, all hives
was caused by the invention of the NOV
being of the same construction so a
frame could be passed to any one of the
hives of the apiary. The invention also
OF honey extractor SO the honey could
be thrown from the comb by centrifugal
force after the cappings We're removed
by a sharp knife are great help
With such improvements honey can
be harvested on large scale and the
comb removed from the hive many times
during the season and returned to be
filled again, preventing the bees from
building an additional comb, which would
consume much time and great quantities
OF honey, to the bee-keeper's loss. When,
therefore, the hives were filled with comb
the apiculturist would be complete mas.
ter of the situation, moving the combs
OF honey and at once replacing the same
with combs emptied with the extractor.
Any one who desires to 90 into busi.
ness in this alluvial country should
handle large number of hives mot less
than 1907 and spend at least one season
with first-class bee-keeper, as there are
a thousand little things to be learned
by observation.
For books I would only recommend
Langstroth on the Honey Bee, revised
| by Charles Dadant, as practical work
There are two diseases of bees to con.
tend with, foul BROOD" which DESTROY,
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-10-07
The Way of 1t.

But I don't love you," objected the
young woman.
Then why" howled the indignant
youth, referring hastily to divers men,
oranda in his pocket diary, did you
eat up total of IS boxes of chocolates
l bought you during the past year if
you didn't love me?"
Because" she said, with rapt ex-
preston on her lovely features, II do
love chocolate"
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-10-07

of it. To have good constitution, plen-
ty of energy, perseverance and mod.
crate amount of enthusiasm are the r.
quisites.
Two rules must be observed in bee
keeping: Keep your colonies strong by
uniting the weak ones and take the sur
plus honey as fast as the bees bring it,
All bee-keepers in this country use the
Langstroth frame. 1t is the standard
hive, simply constructed and of easy and
rapid manipulation.
10 make honey work for extracted
honey-to lose your time and money try
for comb honey.
O. M. BLANTON.
Salt Keeps Out the Corn Weevil
Dozens of replies have been received
to the inquiry made month since for
plan for keeping weevils out of corn.
A great majority of these recommend
common salt. There must be something
in it, from the number of people who
testify in it's behalf. S. Bagnell, of
Hankinson, says: "To keep weevils out
OF corn, put about one-half bushel OF
coarse salt to every 100 bushels when
you throw the corn, in the crib.
have tried this for forty years, and it
has never failed"
j. E. Lamb, of Union Church, says:
Gan effective remedy that I have used
for years with perfect success is: Take
fine salt; thoroughly mix it through the
corn when cribbing no particular
amount, possibly 500 pounds to 1000
bushels. This does not injure the corn,
but, on the other hand, makes it more
palatable for the stock. Horses ami
mules relish the shuck when treated in
this manner. Rats and mice do not dam
age it so much when salt is used.
Possibly it is not pleasant to their
eyes,"
}. M. Thompson, of Waynesboro, says:
MY remedy is to gather the corn as
soon as it will keep in the crib; gather
without slip-shucking, and pack as tight
ly as possible. The weevil fly lays eggs
in the end of the ear, and this seems to
kill them. I have used this plan for
years, and have but little trouble in
keeping my corn"
The writer, as well as readers of this
department, are under obligations for the
prompt replies made to the inquiry.
Others may have a remedy to offer.
Would be glad to hear from them.
State Senator James Mcdowell is pre-
pairing a bill to be introduced at the
coming session of the legislature provid-
ing for a state reformatory. This is
one of the imperative needs for our
state. Young boys should not be kept
alongside hardened criminals for term
OF months or years, serving for the in
traction of law. They should, by all
means, be given chance for reforma.
tion. Senator McDowell's bill is I'm.
doubtedly good one.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-10-07
SERMONETTE.

q "for we have help from
s heaven that succoreth US, so we
( are delivered from our enemies,
< and our enemies are brought un.
Q der foot"
s This declaration made in
3 letter written by Jonathan, the
( victorious Maccabee leader, to
2 the Lacedemonians when he
5 sought peace and alliance with
3 them, is indicative of the mans
8 character and the secret of his
:. power.
5 With David he could sing:
: : ~ will life up mine eyes unto
q the hills, from whence cometh
q my help.
s "My help cometh from the
g Lord, which made heaven and
q earth.
2 "He will not suffer thy foot to
s be moved; he that keepeth thee
g will not sIumber.
8 "6ehoId, he that keepeth Is
Z raeI shall neither slumber nor
$ sleep.
= "The Lord is thy keeper; the
9 Lord is they shade upon they
4 right hand.
) "The sun shall not smite thee
s by day, nor the moon by night.
q "The Lord shall preserve thee
z from all evil; he shall preserve
s they soul.
g "The Lord shall preserve thy
8 going out and thy coming in
Y from this time forth, and even
s for evermore."
II
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-10-07
Poker Finance.

Nose Coonley "a winuer)-Guess I'll
cash in, boys.
Abe Mokeby (also 70 the good)-
Guess I'll do de same.
Jefferson Yallerby-Me too!
Bill Bingy (the banker, big loser)
We'll, l guess yo' each done got an
uddeh guess a-comin', genlm linen!
Ownin' to dis heah attempted an un,
called-fo run on de bank, de instertooA
ton am now suspended an won't re.
sumo oppyrations till de panicky feel.
in hab fully subsidized an de foolish
depositahs continues doin' business as
fohmahly. And it's youah deal, Nose
Coonley!"-Illustrated Sunday Maya
zine.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-10-07
All the News azs,zs ss,ss IL,
happena

the home town; the births, mar
OF the deaths. the social affairs
49, a, ], j !, !, I and golngs Of the peo-
tlsc SUNDAY ocllosors; the notes Of
those only who lavsas; all these
regular in attendance for t1rsstins
lst, 2nd and Bird quarters 5
ef the year
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-10-07

l hold it as point of self-education.
that the student be continually engaged
IN forming exact ideas, and in express
ing them clearly by language.-Faradsy.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-10-07
HIS REAL! WOE

why so glum, old man? Won't she
return your love?'
mo. But the worst Of it is she
won't return the presents gave her!"