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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-03-01
Topeka Frauds Abroad.

The Cincinnati Commercial Gdsctte
of recent date contained the follow
ing notice concerning some scalawag
negroes who formerly infested Kansas.
and who are now working" the peo-
pie of the east.
At a meeting of the Ruffin club
Wednesday night Messrs. George
Charles, w. E. GLADDEN. and Charles
Charles made an appeal to the men,
beers present for aid on behalf of the
African Emigration society, located
in Topeka, Kansas. They stated the
object Of the society was to COLOMBO
American colored people in Africa.
The meeting differed with them, be-
lieving there were sufficient colored
people there now, without exporting
them from this country. The colo
nization scheme is chestnut" and
any set of men who have the assur-
ance to travel around the country
asking charity for such purpose
should be treated as charlatans who
are making a precarious living by
bleeding the public. The reception
these exporters received here from
the colored people should serve as 8
warning to others of their ilk to steer
clear of Cincinnati.
Some weeks since they succeeded in
bleeding the people of Kansas City for
about $500. and it was announced In a
local paper that they had started for
Liberia, but it seems the only Liberia
they seek is large cities, where they
can find dupes. They represent that
the colored people of Topeka and
vicinity suffer bardships and destitu-
ten, and that they are endeavoring to
raise money for the purpose of allevia-
ting their condition. and in this way
malign a city that is without COM
parison as a dispenser of charity.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-03-01

An oyster supper wa given al
school house in district No. 4, Fri
day evening, Feb. oath, in favor of
the Rev. Mr.. Pitkins, of Great Bend.
Mr.. joe Wiener, of Great Bend,
furnished the oysters :nd greeted the
festival with his preseoce, also many
others from Great Bend. By the
energy and good manage ment of
Mrs. RoweI aud Mrs. Sowar.1s it was
u grand success. Just wait ontil Mr..
Rowel completes his new house. then
the people of Great Bend and else
where will be kindly and Hospitality
entertained with an ice.creanI supper.
DISTRICT No. f..
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-03-01
The Cal Hernia Travel:

1t has been gel >erally known to the
public that during he year past. that
the Atkinson Topeka & Santa Fe K.
R., was not selling round trip excur-
sion tickets except to Sou. thern Calico
MIA points. Their agents are now
authorized to make the ammo uneenent
that "the short line" is again In the
field, and from this time forw ard Is
prepared to do ticket excursion bust
ness to San Francisco and Porth md,
Oregon, in addition to Southern C.Sl-
ifornia points; allowing the purchaser
choice Of any Of the different routes,
returning to this station or any of the
cities upon the Missouri river. Stop
over privileges allowed going and
coming at any point within the limi.
of the ticket. Pullman service daily
to California, and free tourists sleep
ing car service upon all main line
trains; these berths will be reserved
on application. The dates for these
excursions are fixed for Dec. 1, 8,
Is, % and 18th. Tickets limited six
months from date of sale. For furrh-
er information apply to
w. ToRREY, Local Agent.
E. H.DAvIs,
Dist. freight and passenger Agt.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-03-01
WONDERFUL OFFER.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT.

We have made special arrange
ments so tha. we can offer our sub
s.r;hors inducements to renew their
sub.crin,i ms by getting in addition to
TuE R.pr On COUNTY DEMOCRAT,
cine of the highest papers in the
country .nd valuable premium fol
a very small outl. ".
Firs-We offer the DEsiocnAT
price $3.50 a year, .vhe h %nsss Cit'
Weekly Times. price VI a year, ON
package of garden see ds containin.
twelve different varieties, all fresh,
and warranted, worth 81; total value,
$3.50; our price for ali s2.25.
Second-We offer the DEMOCRAT,
price $3.50 year, The Kansas City
Weekly Times, price 81 year, "The
Farm and Household Cyclop@dia," a
complete ready reference library for
farmers and housekeepers of 544 pages
and 249 illustrations, handsomely
printed on fine paper, werth $1.50;
total value, $500; our price for all
S2.75.
Third-We offer The DEMOCRAT,
one year, The Kansas City Weekly
Times one year, the garden seeds, and
the Farm and Household Cyclic
u@dia." all worth $500; for only
1925.
We believe this to be the greatest
offer .>ver made to the subscribers of
any pap sr. Do not miss it. Leave
orders at CHE DEMOCRAT Office.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-03-01
Protecting Female Purity.

Senator Blur has introduced bill
to punish any person convicted of the
ruin of any female under the age of Is
years by imprisonn vent for from five
to ten years, and tor the second Of
Tense for his natural life. A punish
ment of from ten to thirty years is
provided for persons for chilly ravish-
ing any female aud for tn g period OF
his natural life for any + erson who
carries out his ends by means OF
potions or drugs. The prov isions IT
the bill are made applicable to all
places within the Jurisdiction of the
United States.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-03-01

Zone day." remarks wise man. rs
worth two to-morrows." On IS II
then You go To the market with 10
day and see howsmay to-morrows you
can get for it. Not a solitary one;
you can't even get tomorrow morning
for it. But if you have a tomorrow
that YOU want to put en- the market,
you might get a whole week of to-dayS
for it. The only man who wouldn't
offer to-day for it is the man who is
going to hang tomorrow, and has,
consequently, very little use for it.
What he wants to trade for is about
two months of yesterdays and couple
of weeks before last. -BUrdette.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-03-01
New Carriage Paint Shop.

Zehrbaugh & Shaughnessy have
just opened an exclusive carriage
paint shop, and are now prepared to
do all kinds of work in their line.
Mr.. Zehrbaugh is practical carriage
painter, having served 13 years in the
largest carriage factory in Indiana.
Shop one door east of Greve & Zel-
ler's paint store. Satisfaction guar
aHteed. Respectfully,
ZEHRBAUGH Il SHAUGHNEssY.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-03-01
LAND OFFICE AT LAREED KANs.,l

NOTICE is hereby given that the following
IN named settler has fled notice Of his intent
ion to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before The Probate
Kansas on April 18th, 1888, viz: Charles J. Carl
son, Homestead Entry No. 6S38, for the vest half
Of northwest quarter section a. township 20 range
12 west.
He names the following witnesses TO prove his
continuous residence upon. and cultivation OF, SAID
land. Wig: Richard L. Davis, Joseph Pohlman, J..
Cochran, Jacob BOIand, all of Ellinwood postofee,
Barton county, Kansas. W, r. BROW NLEE,
47-5s Register.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-03-01
NOTICES FOR PUBLICATION.

Land Once at Larned, Kansas,
Jan. Fl, 1883.
Notice Is hereby given that the following NAMED
settler has filed noti3 of his intention TO make final
proof in support of his claim and that said proof Will
be made before the clerk of the District Court OF
Barton county, Kansas, At Great Bend, Kansas, on
March Goth, 1888. FrlInk Hayse, Decsratory Staoe-
ment $685. for the southwest quarter of ecton IA
township 49, south of range II, west
He names the followi ng witnesses to provo his con,
tinuous residence upon, and cultivation of. said
land viz: Richard ID. Kittle, Willis Roberts,
Frank Willard, Robert F. Lawson. of Willard, Ba.-
ton county, Kansas.
W.li BROWNLEE, Register.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-03-01
Land Office at Larned, Kansas,

FtDTudIy i 1900.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following named
IN settler has filed notice of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim, and that said
proof viii be made before the Clerk OF the District
Court of Barton county, at Great Bend, Kansas,
April 9Th, 1888, viz: Hartman Stefan, decaratOry
statement No. 1885, for the west Is of southwest y
of section 20, township II south, range IS west.
He names the following witnesses to prove his con-
tinuous residence upon, and cultivation Of said land
viz: Ed Stephens, August Shry wise, S.P. Reed and
VIM. Betz, all of HoisiNgton p0stofice, kansas.
1852 w. r. BROWNLEE, Register.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-03-01
Land Once at Larned, Kansas,l
IAnuarX10 1893

Notice Is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice Of his intention make anal
proof in support of his claim and that said proof
will be made before the judge in his absence the
clerk of the district court Of Barton
county, Kansas, at Great Bend, Kansas, on
Saturday, March II. 1888. Viz: John Sharp, II, E,
No. 7.439 for the north of Is the northeast 4 Sec
%, twp. &c, range -, west.
He names the following witnesses TO prove mia
tinuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said
land, viz:
John Reiman, John Dresser. William Bryant and
George Miller, all of Dubuque z. o., Barton county,
Kansas. W. r. BRowNEKE, Register.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-03-01
LAND OFFICE AT LAREED, KAs.. !


NOTICE is hereby given that the following named
~ settler has led notice of his intention TO make
final proof in support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before Tho Probate Judge of
Barton county, Kansas, at Great Bend, Kansas, on
April nth, 1888, viz: Richard L. Davis, Homestead
Entry s479 tor the south half of southeast quarter
section 26, township 20, range II west.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said
land, viz: c. J. Carlson, Joseph Pohlmann. J..
Cochran, Jacob Boand, all of Ellinwood postofice,
47-52 Register.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-03-01
Anenine The TERRITORY.

"hs Kansas City Times has printed
IL edition which describes at
10'-, rdian Territory, its people,
III 'ne l. ~ the various tribes.
Inc location Ga ,<|sare, the history
where the public Ian coward oman.
OF the past movements and
ing the Territory to settler. -,
what is being done this year. ne
paper is accompanied by an excel MI
map of the Territory. A copy will be
sent to any address on receipt Of a
two cent stamp by addressing The
Times, Kansas City, Mo.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-03-01

A bargain is offered in an 80 acre
tract of land, seven miles west of Great
Bend, in Liberty township, well inn
proved: One mile from schG 'ol, house
1920 and 12x20-6 rooms; granary
12x22, COW stable, horse stabL :; shade
and fruit trees; all under feL zee; 16
acres in pasture. Will be a ba rgain
for cash. Call ut or address this
Office. 45-6m.
Corn and Feed, at Culver's EIeva :
tor. 37tf
WANTED-A load of good, clean |
oats straw. Inquire at this office.
Good, Nebraska White Oats, at
Culver's Elevator. 37tf
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-03-01
Sherifs Sale Under Execution.
State Of Kansas.
Barton County.

Barton County. -
John Dodds W.. Aaron Garverick-
By virtue Of an Execution 70 directed and de-
livered issued out of District Court
of the State Of Kansas, sitting in and for BARTON
county, in said State. win, on 31st March, A. d
1885, at the hour of O'Clock p. of said day, at
the Court House door in Great Bend, in the County
and State aforesaid, offer at public sale, and sell 10
the highest bidder for cash IN hand, all the ngntI
and TO the following described property tO-wit
Lot one (l) and two 2) in block seven ca and lot
(l21 twelve in block (12) twelve in Pawnee Rock
City, Barton county, Kansas Said property levied
ion and to be sold 90 property Of the above
Ss9iffs odice; Tsb Ind, fak
". CLA1K, Atty fns PsatztiG lFt5
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-03-01
Winter Tourists Tickets.

Round trip, winter tourists tickets
are on sale to Galveston, Houston,
New Orleans, Mobile. Jacksonville,
Macon. Pensscola and other south
ern winter resorts. Good to return
until June LIST, 1888. For full par
ticulars call at this office w. ToRREY,
k,ent, A. 7. as, F.. R. R.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-03-01

An every day religion-one that loves
the duties of common walk; one that
makes an honest man one that ac-
complishes an intellectual and moral
growth in the subject, one that works
IA all weather, improves ALI eppor-
tunities.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-03-01

IL grOWeth more spring llhe udy ny
day.
j. E. Myers, of Clafin, is i'll the
: city on business.
Mrs. E. w. Moses has been quite
i'll for several DAYS.
" Dewey Langford was in the city
Tuesday on business.
Mr.. Frank Wallace's two children
are quite i'll with u fever.
C. E. Hotchkiss was up Wednesday
from Ellinwood, on legal business.
Five car loads of stock we're ship
ped last night to Kansas City.
F. H. Clark, of Union township,
was in the city yesterday on bust
ness.
Mr.. Geo. Aus er, banker of Bush
ton, Kas., was in town Wednesday on
business.
A. B. Mcconnell, one of Salinas
rustling real estate men, was in town
Wednesday.
Miss Clara Lions, of La Crosse, is
in the city, guest Of Mrs. Frank
Mcclure.
A little son of D. L. Gephart has
been down with slight attack of
hung fever.
Our merchants are daily receiving
new goods and getting ready for the
spring trade.
Mrs. Sam Gwinn and Mrs. w. w j..
P.Clement left Tuesday to visit friends
in Dodge City, Kas.
Mr. Wood HEARTILY, assistant in
The register of deeds Office, is taking a
lay. off for a few days.
The jury Tuesday afternoon
brought in verdict of not guilty, in
the Herb WYlie case.
John Snyder looks as healthy as a
clod hopper after his few months
residence upon the farm.
Mrs. Charles Rozell died Tuesday
in Hutchinson. Her remains will be
brought to this city for interment.
Afessrs. Isaac Strong and Frank
Baker. two of Cain City's most promi-
Iient business men, are in the city
to-day. 50
The Barton Is. Bakery has its
west show window handsomely adorn'
ed with hot house plants from the
east side nurseries.
Mayor Carr, of Hoisins'ton, was In
Wednesday morning. He a.ys they are
negotiating with Kanopoh's firm to
start Touring mill.
Mr.. j. w. Samson, formerly with
the Kansas City Paper Co., is now
travelling for the Graham Paper CO.,
and was in the city Wednesday.
Judge Ogle says the marriage
license market has been unusually
quiet for the last few days, and is at
a loss to know the reason thereof.
Justice H. P. Colgrove, of Cleve-
land township, was in the city yester-
day laying in supply of justice blanks
and looking after other business.
w. E. Carr has commenced his
duties as collector on the main line OF
: the Santa Fe road. We wish him
success in his new line of business.
Frank Patterson. Sr., pulled out
yesterday morning for his long con-
templated visit in the east. He will
visit in Ohio and Michigan, and viii
be gene some three weeks.
The bridge over the Walnut creek,
leading to the poor farm, is reported
to have settled two feet. This bridge
was put up since last fall, and if tn,
reports concerning it are true, some
body must have sighted their work
Mr.. A. Miller, of Fairview. tn,
leading wheat township in the county
was in the city Wednesday on bust
ness. He informed us that Fairview wa
going to keep her reputation up thi
year by raising larger crop thal
ever.
Tuesday afternoon about dus
thousands of wild geese few over til
city and settled down on the rive
-and it was not long before the echo'
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-03-01
Dehorning Cattle.

1 am prepared for removing horns
from cattle without the least injury to
them. Have done large amount of
this work in the county. Prices rea-
sonable. For particulars address
HENRY w. FORD,
Hoisington, Kansas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-03-01

FURNISHED ROCKS = For rent
'Aqai1ei At this oHice, or of Mrs, A.
l. Miller.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-03-01

'.Three cats sat on high stone wall,
And soulful sang their evening lay,
Upon them only moonbeams fall.
And bootiacks from across the way"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-03-01
A Miracle.

Grasp the meaning of these figures
relative to Kansas:
Population in 1870............ 345, 600
Population in 1880............ 900, 900
Population in 1888............1, 700, 900
Gain in seventeen years. 1850, 900
Gain in seven years. ........ 10000
Again: During the year 1887,
2,100 miles of railroad were built in
Kansas, one-fourth of the total mile
age of the state!
To-day the output of all the coal
mines of Kansas is only suffice Mt to
furnish its railroads.
Expand your intellect by an, at
tempt to grasp these facts.
And they are facts.-LeavenwOrth
Times.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-03-01

Money to Loan.
Cali on H. Uden, at 'Odin, Kas.
Good terms. 48
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-03-01
City and County.

"'Dare to do right,
Dare. to be true,
No matter what men cay
And devils may do"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-03-01

Grasp the meaning of these figures
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-03-01

1t groweth more spring like day by
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-17

Sunday evening all unsuccessful attempt
at self destruction was made by young
colored girl, an inmate of Silver's dive, at
the corner of Fifth and Williams. She
goes by the name of Black Sallie, Sallie
johnson, and in police and justice courts
as Sallie Doe. 1t seems that Sallie had for
some time been enamored with a white
man. evidently disreputable individual,
who if the truth be known. might have
figured in some of the recent petty larceny
cases that have been called To the atten-
ton of the police. After he had bled the
woman of all her money he cast
her off. This so worked upon the feelings
of the dusky iamsel that she came 70 the
opinion life was no longer worth living and
the sooner ended the sooner would be cut
short the misery. So she went to Will
ford's drug store. at the corner of Fourth
and Douglas avenues, and there purchased
three grains Of morphine which she took
upon her return to her room. The fatal
effects of the drug were discovered and
Doctors Cox and Hoskins summoned. They
administered prompt and heroic treatment
and she is recovering and tits now thought
is ont of danger Sallie is perfectly well
satisfied with the first attempt and will
not soon make a second
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-17
Y. N. c A. ECHOES.

Notwithstanding the excessive cold last
SUNDAY, l65 men attended the meeting
under the auspices OF the association in
the Presbyterian church. The large at
tendance on such yay, speaks volumes
for the loyalty of the young men, and the
place this meeting has in their hearts.
After the spirited song service conducted
by Mr. Reach, Rev. 5. 5. Matthews, form
srly OF Boston, Mass, but now pastor OF
the Oliyet Congregational church Of this
city was introduced, and addressed the
meeting, taking for his theme the wonder
full man. Christ Jesus. This was followed
by short testimony meeting and the
audience was dismissed at 5 O'Clock, feel
ing well repaid for having attended
Next Sunday the meeting will toe ad
dressed by Rev Mr.. Wilson, of Jackson
willie, ILL.,. who is now holding meetings III
the Presbyterian church. MIR. Wilson
will give a private lecture 10 men, to
which admission viii be by ticket only
Tickets can be obtained at the rooms oi
the association free of charge after TO
morrow noon No tickets will be given to
boys under ii years of age.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-17
CAPTURED.

Under Sheriff Brown and Deputy Met
calf yesterday succeeded in effecting the
capture of man very much needed IN
Michigan for counterfeiting-
Some time ago description of the man,
who was called Joe Godfrey. was sent to
Brown and he has ever since been on the
lookout for kim. A short time ago the
suspected man was seen to en-
ter cheap hotel, and from
the proprietor of the place
it was learned that the name to which the
man there answered was Joe Goodman, 1t
was further learned that he had apparent
ly plent of money, yet was never seen TO
do work of any kind. Sunday evening he
was arrested, but not until he had made
an effort at resistance which, II the
under sheriff had not quickly taken adj
vantage of might have resulted not only in
the prisoners escape, but also the otflcer 5
injury.
The accused is described as man about
fifty years of age, but of large and power
full build He is said to have already
served out sentence of three years IN the
Illinois penitentiary for wholesale sheep
stealing engaged in before his en-
trance into the business of which
he at present stands indicted. 1t was i'm
mediately after his release from confine-
meme here that he left for Wichita.
Spurious coins were detected in circulation
| and at last L. S. detective tracked the
| gang to Godfrey's house, several of them
were captured; others, among whom was
| the prisoner, managed to make their
escape. After wandering over the country
| for some time Godfrey finally came TO
| Wichita, and. as before stated, was mere
| taken into custody.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-17
ANOTHER ELECTRIC LIGHT PLANT.

Mr. J. H. Miller, an electrician from the
Chicago office of the Thompson-Housto
electric light plant is in the city to super
intend the con struction of an electric light
plant at Perkinsville It will be remem-
bered the machinery for the plant was
shipped some months ago and arrived in
time to be destroyed when the Rock
Island depot building burned. 1twas i'm
mediately reordered and arrived few
DAYS ago. The machinery consists of one
thirty arc light dynamo and five hun
dred light incandescent machine together
with full equipments for the same. Mr..
Miller will commence work on the plant
very soon and hopes to have it running i'll
a few weeks 1t is thought that the small
plant will be sufficient to light the Burton
Car Works and vicinity making it very
desirable addition to the city.
The car works are assuming shape as
rapidly as the machinery can be delivered
and men put it in place. The management
will invite the city to inspect the plant
when everything is in running condition
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-17
". y. =. {.

The N. NJ. s c. had their social at the
home of Miss Francis Hirsh, of 225 South
Topeka avenue, Sunday evening. The
hostess. being the editress of the club
paper. the Budget had the room ar
ranged and decorated in representation of
a printing house. Upon the walls were
hung number of signs, some quite
comical. and hearing such legends as,
.'Cordwood and Turnips taken on Sub
scription:'' Tumble Weeds taken on
Debts:'' Gentlemen are Requested to
Leave their Revolvers in the Ante-room;'
Poetry Wanted apply 10 Slush Editor. "
The leading features OF the evening en-
tertainment We're singing. d-playing,
reading of the Budget and the enjoy
ment of an excellent supper. Among the
guests were Misses SchlessinSer, Pfeifer,
Negbaur, Fechheimer, Solomon. Ringolski,
Goldberg. Hanover; MesSrs. Pollack,
Cohu, Werthemier, Levy, Jacks. HyRlan,
Heilburn. kohu, Wollman, Hoifstadt,
Heccheimer, and Messrs. Lippman aud
Hartsteiu, Of ST. Louis.