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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-09
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Roy EvansOn returned home from
SaIna last week, having finished his
course college hte-e.
W. D. Nornis of Newton was here
iaGt week visiting with the Mayo
buothers. Mr. Norris IS an uncle to
The boys.
John Huffman returned from Kan
Sas City lately where he has been
spending the winter. He says it is
pretty dull there now.
F. L. HeTthel was on the sick list
last week, but was able to get up
town the fone part of this week, but
looking much the worse for his sick
spell.
News reached here recently that
Theodore Muller, former resident
Of this vicinity and 'EnmwOOd, died
at his home in Cornelius, One, Jan.
y. The cause of his death was not
learned. Mr.. Theodore Muller was a
brother Of Lou and Fred Muller of
Coal creek.
Mrs Lille and Mr.. and Mrs. Law
Oence Perry left Thursday night for
Gallatin, Mo. Mrs. Lille is leaving
sooner than expected ON receipt of
telegram that her slSlar was i'll Oh ty-
phoid fever. Mr.. and Mrs. Perry will
visit relatives in Gallatin, Kansas City
and Redfield, Kansas, before retu1n-
ing to Claflin.
Herman Gemeinhardt met with an
accident while i'm thOwn Tuesday that
viii keep him from using his left ann
for while. He was engaged in I'M
loading baled hay from car on to
the wagons and the hook which he
was using broke, letting him fall to
the ground in such a manner that his
left wrist was broken. He was taken
TO the Doctors office for treatment
before going home.
Alber, Slratman of south Of town
had the misfortune of accidentally
shooting himself in the foot with a
rifle while hunting Sunday afternoon
says the Holyrood Banner. He was
crawling through fence when the
gun was accidentally discharged and
he did not realize what had happened
until he saw blood coming out of his
shoe. The wound did not pain him
much at first but before he reached
home it was necessary to use the gun
for a cane. He is getting along
quite nicely.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-09
A COMPLETE SURPRISE.

Last Wednesday, january oath,
was the s,xtysecond birthday annfver-
Sary of Mrs Mic Keeper, of this city
and in honor Of this event a large
number Of her relatives and neighbOGs
and friends qu1s.ly planned and car
ried to a successful finish a surprise
parry on that worthy lady.
After supper that evening. Mrs.
Keeper was engaged in knitting a
pair Of doll stockings for one of her
grandchildren and was hurrying so
that she could finish the task before
bedtime. Mr.. Kjspper, who was
one of the perpetrators CT the sur
prise laughingly offered her a wager
that she world no; ge. the stockings
completed that night, and in order 10
teach him a lesson in the evils Of
gambling, Mrs. Keeper accepted the
bet. Then Mr.. Keeper absented him
self on the pre'ext that he must 20
out and lock up the barn, ard the
company which had quietly assembled
on the porch, rushed IN and proceeded
10 take charge Of the house and I'M
formed Mrs. Keeper that they had
come 70 assist her in celebrating her
birthday in way that she would not
forget. The nsghbors and friends, as
a token Of thsir love and esteem, pre-
scented Mrs. Kleppar with a handsome
rocking chair, while the gifts from
her children were fine breas. pin.
a beautiful embroidered dresser scarf,
a fancy sofa pillow and a number of
other articles in the fancy work line,
and ON top of this all her husband
presented her with a handsome gold
watch and long chain.
The surprise WIS so complete and
totally unexpected that Mrs. Klep-
per was almost overcome, and was
almost at loss for words to thank
tnose who had SO kindly remembered
her, but she sESures all that their
loving thoughtfulness Is remembered
and hopes that she may be able to
return the compliment to all.
The evening was happily spent by
the guests in games and conversation
and later I'm elegant supper which
had been provided by the guests was
served and heartily enjoyed. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. John
Schar;z and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Pete Schartz and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Pee Keeper, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Keeper, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. S.roth-
man, Mr.. and Mrs. P. B. Kbmplsr,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Roth, Mrs. T. Fest,
Mr.. and AITs. H. Achatz, and Alrs.
Kate Schemuly. At a late hour they
departed for their homes wishing for
many more such happy gatherings ard
hoping that Mrs. KJsppar would en-
JOY many more such pleasant birth.
days.-Ellinwood Leader.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-09
WHERE SHE SPANKED.

A little boy had eaten too much IN.
derdone pie for his Christmas supper
and was soon roaring Justify.
His mothers visitor Was much die
turbed.
If be was my child" she said
he would get good, sound spank
ing"
He deserves IT," his mother ad.
mitted. ''buI / don't believe ia spank.
ing him on a full stomach"
"Neiiher do l." said the visitor
Il would turn him over"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-09
THE DIFFERENCE"

Rockefeller can write few words
on sheet of paper and make it wortl
S5O,OOO-That's Capital.
The United States can take an
ounce and quarter OF god, stamp
an "e2gle bird" en- it and make il
worth $2O-That's Money.
A mechanic can take material worth
s. and make watch springs worth
N000-That' Skill.
A woman can purchase hat for So
but praiars one which costs $50
That's FoOEshnesS.
A ditch digger works ten hours a
day and handles several tons of dirt
for S1.25-That S Labor.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-09
WHERE THE DOCTORS ARE MORE
SUCCESSFUL.

A lawyer got into an argument with
a physician over the relative merits
o: their respective professions
81 don't say that all lawyers are
crooks" said the doctor "but you'll
bsve to admit that your profession
doesn't make angels Of men"
mo-" re'orted the attorney you
doctors certainly have the best Of US
there"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-09

Stops ea7ache in two minutes;
toO1hache or pain of burn or scald in
five minutes; hOarseneSS, on hour;
muScleache, two hours; sore throat
twelve hourS-Dr. Thomas Eclectic
OH, monarch over pain.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-09

II you haven't the time to exercise
regularly, Doan's Regulets will pre-
vent constipation. They induce a
mild, easy, nealthful action Of the
bowels without grjpiOg. Ask your
druggist for them. 25 cents.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-09

Most disfiguning skin erupions
Scrofula, pimpIes. rashes, ETC., are
due to impure blood. Burdock Blood
Piaens is a cleansing blood tonic
Makes you clear eyed, clear Drained,
clear skinned.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-09

EtheEGraOe asked George whether
ne would love her any more Il her
hair were some other color. Edith
And what did George say? Ehel-.
Why he merely asked her what osher
eolors she had.-Chicago News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-09

Itching piles provoke profanity, but
profanity won't cure them. Doanis
Ointment cures itching, bleeding or
p7o.rudLng piles after years Of suffer
ing. At any drug store.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-09
COULD oUTcRoW IT.

Pa-r's a fine healthy bye we do
be havin' at tn shanty. .-.....e
Mike-Good fen. yea. -.
Pat-An' 1t looks loike me, Mike.
Mike-Ah well, what's the harrum q
long as IT'S healthy?-Mystic Worker.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-10-25

great banking concern. And the pres
ident Of this bank was tie eldel
brother Of RysnDel Lots Of queeI
kinks In the world; lots Of crooked
turnings. He passed on, turned the
corner, and strobe toward his home
ran up the steps Three doors below
ecstasy thrilling his heart Lightly he
he noticed two automobiles. He gave
them only a cursory glance. He tool
out his ring Of keys, found the night
latch and thrust II into the keyhois
He never had believed in this putting
up Of iron gates and iron shutters. A
night-latch and caretaker who came
round once day was enough for any
sensible person He turned the keyi
Eli! 1t didn't seem to go round. He
tried several times, but without sue
cess. Puzzled, he struck a match and
stopped before the keyhole.
It was a new one.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-10-25

1 ran away mysen, as mat DAY
threatened to do. In either case, she
saw nothing could be done in trying to
find out where l had gone. Perhaps
Bhe knows exactly what did happen.
Doubtless she has sent on my things
to Mentone, which, of course, / shall
never see again. No. no! can not
90 back there. l have known the
misery Of suspense long enough" She
lowered her head to the rail.
He came quite near to her. His
arms went out toward her, only to
drop down. He must wait. It was
very hard. But nothing prevented his
putting forth Q hand to press hers re-
Lssuringly, and saying: Don't do
that. Fortune. It makes my heart
Gohe to see woman cry"
II am not crying" came in omufied
tones. Team only sad, and tired.
tired o
CO 200
Everything will come out all right
In the end" he encouraged. ~Of course
you are tired. What woman wouldn't
Be. having gone through what you
have! Here; let's BIT in the steam
sr-chairs till the bugle blows for din
ner. I'm bit tagged out myself"
They lay back in the chairs, and no
longer cared to talk. The lights twin.
lied, but fainter and fainter, till at
last only the pale line between the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-10-25
Uses Of Paper Metal
To be continued,

At the great coronation pareant
which viii be next June, when George
10 crowned King George ~. Of Eng
land. there 10 to be something entire
y different from anything that has
ever happened before.
Instead Of real armor the armor
that 10 to be worn will be made Of
paper metal" There will bs exact
copies Of all the old sets Of armsr used
and the paper metal will be % nxsd
that the amor made from II win
give the appearance Of the original.
And II 10 said that In the future the
metal" will be used for almost al
outdoor decorations, because II II
much cheaper than plaster paris and
also IL waterproof.
i can be made to represent all the
different metals and is so strong that
one can Jump on 1t without mailing
any impression on II.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-10-25
CHAPTER Xxx.
March Hares.

George, In that masterful way which
was not wholly acquired, but which
had been latency till the episode
1ourney-George paid for the dinner,
called the head-waiter and thanked
him for the attention given it, and laid
a generous tip upon the cover. From
the dining-room the two young people.
outwardly calm but inwardly filled
with the Great Tumult, went to the
managers bureau and arranged for
Fortunes room. This settled, Fortune
went down to the cavernous entrance
to bid George good night. They were
both dif1dent and shy, now that the
great problem was solved. George was
puzzled as to what to do in bidding
her good night, and Fortune wondered
If he would kiss her right here, before
all these horrid cab-drivers.
Il shall call for you at nine" he
said. We've got to do some shop
ping"
A tinkle Of laughter.
These ready-made suits are begin.
ming to look like the deuce"
DO you always think Of every
thing?"
well, what I don't remember, the
clerk WILL" slyly. It'll recently l be-
.ieve | never thought Of anything. I
must be of. It's too cold down here
for you" He offered his hand nerv.
ously.
She gave hers freely. He looked
into her marvellous eyes for a mo-
ment. Then he turned the palm up
ward and kissed It, lightly and lover
~; and she drew 1t across his face,
over his eyes, till it left in departing
q caress upon his forehead. He stood
up, breathing quickly, but not more SO
than she. A little tableau. Then he
jammed his battered fedora upon his
head and strobe up the Corso. He
dared not turn. Had he done so, he
must have gone back and taken her in
his arms. She followed him with
brave eyes; She saw him suddenly
Veer across the street and pause at the
parapet. It was then that she be-
came conscious of the keenness Of
the night-wind. She went IN. Some
how all ssrtb's puzzles bad that night
been solved.
George lighted a cigar, doubtless
the most costly weed to be found in
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-10-25

"About me! That's foolish" He
smiled down at her.
All, why did my mother seek to re-
new the acquaintance with you? Why
did Horace have you kidnapped into
the desert! There can be no such a
thing as the United Romance and Ad.
venture company. 1t is a cloak for
something more sinister"
"Pshaw! What's the use Of worry.
ing, little woman! Whatever schemes
they had must be out Of Joint by now.
Sometimes | think l must be dream.
Ing, little girl"
q am not little I'm almost az tall
as you are"
you are vastly taller in many
ways"
Don't be too sure. l am human;
have my moods. / am sometimes
crotchety; sometimes unjust and quick
Of temper"
o"All right; want you. temper and
all, Just the same"
But will they like me? Won't they
think I'm an adventures, or some
thing like that!"
Bless your heart, not In q thou.
sand years! I'm pretty wise man In
some ways, and they know It."
And 30 II proved to be. Both Mr..
and Mrs. Mortimer greeted them at
the pier in Hoboken. One glance at
the face Of the girl was sufficient. Mrs.
Mortimer held out her arms. II was
very fine thing to do.
II was in doubt at first" she said
frankly. George is so guileless. But
to look at you. my child, would scatter
the doubts Of q Thomas. VIII you
let me be your mother, II only for a
little while?" with q wise and tender
smile.
Shyly Fortune accepted the EN-.
brace. Never had she been so. happy.
Never had she felt arms like these
about her.
What did be cable your" she asked
in a whisper.
That he loved you and wanted me
to mother you against that time when
he might have the right to take you
as his own. Has he that rightr
Yes. And oh! he Is the bravest
and tenderest man l know; and below
1t all he Is only q boy"
Mrs. Mortimer patted her hand. A
little while later all four went over
to the city and drove uptown to the
Mortimer home. On the way Fortune
told her story, simply, without avoid.
Ing any essential detail. And all her
new mother did was to put an arm
about her and draw her closer.
The Mortimer home was only three
blocks away from Georges. So, when
dinner was over, George declared that
he would run over and take look at
his own house. He wanted to wander
about the rooms bit, to fancy how
II would look when Fortune walked
at his side. He promised to return
within an hour. He had forgotten
many things, ordinarily important;
such as wiring his agent, his butler
and cook, who were still drawing their
wages. He passed along the street
above which was his own. He paused
Tor a moment to contemplate the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-10-25

2 "Ask mel"
do you love me'". his heart miss.
ing a beat.
She leaned toward him swiftly.
Here is my answer" pursuing her
lips. o
"Fogtune!"
BE careful! I've terrible temper"
But she was not quite prepared for
such rcughness. She could not stir, so
strongly did he hold her to his heart.
Not only her lips, but her eyes. her
cheeks, her throat and again her lips.
He hurt her, but her heart sang. No
man could initiate love like that; and
doubt spread its dark pinions and
went winging out to sea-
That Is the way l want to be loved.
Always love me Ike that. Never walt
for me to ask. Come to me at all
times, no matter how l am engaged,
and take me In your arms, roughly
like this. Then I shall know. have
been so lonely; my heart has been so
filled with love and none to receive it!
i love you. ! haven't asked why;
don't care. When It began l do not
know either. But II is in my heart,
strong and for ever"
Heart o'mins, I'm going to be the
finest lover there ever was!"
The great ship came up the bay
slowly 1t was . clear, sparkling, win.
ter day, and the towering minarets Of
business stood hmned against the
pale-blue sky with . dellcacy not I'm.
like Japanese shell-carving. A thou.
sand thousand ribbons Of CHEEKY
steam vavered and slanted and
dartled; the river swarmed with bust.
ling ferries and eager tugs; and great
floats OF Ice bumped and jammed
about the invisible highways.
This is where l live," said George,
running his arm under hers. THE
greatest country in the world, with
the greatest number Of mistaken
Ideas" he added humorously.
What Is It about the native land
that clutches at our hearts so? | am
an American, and yet was born In
the south Of France. Invent to school
for time near Philadelphia. Ameri
ca, America! Can't be an American
even II | was born elsewhere?"
you can never be president" he
said gravely.
81 don't want to be PRESIDENT" She
snuggled closer to him. "All want
to be is good mans wife; to watch
the kitchen to - that he gets good
things to eat; to guard hts comforts
to laugh when he 10 sad; to nurse him
when he is Ill; 30 be all and every
thing to him in adversely as well as In
prosperity; a true wife" She touched
his sleeve with her cheek. And
don't want him to think that he must
always be with me; II he belongs to a
man-club, he must 90 there once in a
while"
81 am very happy" was all he could
say.
George, ! am uneasy. don't know
why. It's my mother, my uncle, and
Horace. am going to meet them
somewhere. l know It. And l worry
about YOU"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-10-25

~ left their names on the passenger
list as published for the benefit Of
the passengers and the saloon-sitting.
So they moved in sort Of mystery
which rough weather prevented being
solved. CO.
One night, when the sea lay calm
and the air was caressingly mild,
George and Fortune had gone forward
and were leaning over the starboard-
rail where It meets and Joins the for
ward beam-rail. They were watching
for the occasional flicker Of phosphor.
escence. Their shoulders touched, and
Georges hand lay protectinsly over
hers.
I love you" he said; Il love you
better than all the world"
Are Jon surer 90
Sure? Can you doubt 1T"
Sometimes"
sWhy . 80
But she interrupted him quickly. In
all this time you have never asked me
II / love ycu. Why haven't your
Il have been afraid"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-10-25
Planning the House.

Well" said Clifford Bennington.
cheerfully, I've got the plans for my
new house on the lake shore al an
ished." o.
Finished to suit you?"
'N-no. But the architect Is satisfied,
and that's the best can expect"
"Ha, Ia! How about Mrs. .BsrrinS-
TOM -.
IT'S all right with her. too. In fact
she got that Hred before We started,
You see, she laid out the cupboards
and wardrobes. and all the architect
had to do was to build q house around
them."-Clevelsnd Plain Dealer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-10-25

sky and the sea remained. She
turned her head and looked sharply at
him. He was sound asleep. Poor
boy!" she murmured softly. How
care-worn!" There was something
grotesque in the mask of desert tan
and shaver skin. How patient he had
been through it all, and how kind and
gentle to her! She remembered now
OF seeing him that night in Cairo, and
OF remarking how young and fresh he
seemed in comparison to the men she
knew and had met. And she must
leave him, to go into the world and
fight her own battles. If God had but
given to her brother like this! But
brother he never could be, no, not
even in the pleasant sense of adoption.
She did not want pity. =. To
think of his getting those things for
her in Damascus! G. = Pity sug-
gested that she was weak and help
less, whereas she knew that she was
both patient and strong. What
did she want? She glanced up and
down the deck. It was totally desert
ed save for them. Then, clad in the
beauty Of a thousand stars" she
leaned over and down and brushed his
hand with her lips.
o And George slept on. Only the blare
Of the bugle brought him back to mum
dane affairs. He was hungry, and he
announced the fact with gusto. They
would dine well that night. The cap
tain placed Fortune at his right and
George at his left, and preached bot
tie Of fine old Johannisberger. And
the three Of them had coffee in the
smoking-room. II the other passen.
gers had any curiosity, they did not
manifest it openly.
Upon finding that they had no real
need Of staying over in Naples, the
captain urged that they take the re-
turn voyage with him. He saw more
than either Of the young people, with
those blue Teutonic eyes Of his.
George promised to let him know with
in dozen hours Of the sailing. Ger
tainly Fortune would decide one way
or the other within that time.
Both had seen the Vesuvian bay
many times, with never-failing love
and interest. They sailed across the
bay in the bright clearness of the
morning.
you are going back with me-"
George announced In tone which in
ferred that nothing more was to be
said upon the subject. But, for all
his confidence, there was a great and
heavy fear upon bis heart as he asked
for mail at the little Enclosure at
Cooks, in the GaIleria Vittoria. There
was a cable; nothing more.
Now, Fortune :"
Have l ever given you permission
to call me by that manner"
Why ."
Have II?
NO"
Then l give you that permission
now" o.
What do you brighten man like
. that for?" he cried What l was 60
ing to say 20 ." O
Fortune"
. What l was going to say, Fortune,
was this: Here u the cable from Nor.
timer. I'm not going to open 1t till
after dinner tonight. Well 90 up
the Bertolini to dine. You'll stay
there for the nigh. while l put up at
the Bristol, which Is only a little ways
up the Corso. I'm not going to ask
you. a question TN coffee. Then we'll
thrash out the subject till there isn't
a grain left"
She made no protest. Secretly she
was pleased to DO bullied like this. It
proved that among al these swarming
peoples there was one interested In
her welfare. But she knew in her
leas. what she was going to say when
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-10-25
At Her Word.

"Why do you not come 20 me for
advice any moref" said &e medium
to her former regular customer. o.
WELL" said he, 'the last time Twas
there you told me that II ! wished to
save enough to get married on must
stop sending money foolishly and l
took you at your word"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-09-13
DRESDEN IDEAS COME BACK
Revival Is Natural Result of the
Fad That Calls for the Pam
nier Draperles.

With the revival Of the pannier
draperies comes back decided en-
phasis on dresden silks, with all the
exquisite colorings that we associate
with the Dresden shepherdesses. Pinks
and blue, yellows and pale green are
the backgrounds on which are
sprinkled fascinating bouquets, gar
lands and even baskets Of flowers.
The dresden silks and satins are
particularly adapted to suit the
coates that are Incorporated on after
noon and evening frocks for summer
They are not so striking in contrast
with plain, thin fabric and there is
great scope for color combinations and
flower effects.
The rose season, so noticeable In
fashions for the summer, Is a timely
one for Powered mulls, organizes, mus
Inns, voiles and chiffons with which the
dresden silks effectively combine.
Hats covered with dresden taffeta
are decidedly chic. Bridesmaids now
are favoring hats of this type to con-
tinue the idea of the dresden coatee
thrown over simple and disable frocks
of white or plain colors.
Little dresden silk slippers for the
rest hour add a new touch to the
negligee set, especially If bindings or
trimmings of dresden silk be used on
the gown.
Dresden sashes, with an extra line
Of the ribbon quilting trailing in and
out among the punches of flowers, are
accepted by womankind as an idea
that makes the assurance of beauty
doubly sure.
1t is undeniable that the dresden col
orlngs in designs that are varied and
inexpensive are factor in the general
beauty Of summer styles. Are you
using them?