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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-03-08
THE LATEST.


THE Senate was not in session on the I'd.
The House was in committee on an ''omni-
bus" bill for the payment OF a number of
claims for supplies used by the army dur.
ing the war. Twenty five pension bills
and two or three bills removing disabilities
were passed.
BUSINESS failures (Dun's report) for the
seven days ended March l numbered for
the United States, 202; Canada, -; total,
pa, compared with go the previous week
and 273 the corresponding week last year.
A TORNADO or severe storm blew down
several houses and killed one man at New
ton, Kan, on the evening of the 1st. Storms
were also reported at Raymore, Mo-, and
other places.
Two men were fatally and two others Sc
riously injured in a mine near Hancock,
Mich. recently, by fall of rock.
THE Supreme Court of California has re.
fused rehearing of the decision of the
Circuit Court that Sarah Althea Hill was
legally married to the late Senator Sharon.
THE condition of the Crown Prince of
Germany was reported alarming on the I'd.
A Vienna paper stated that one of the al.
tending physicians had nearly chozed him
to death, owing to lack of experience.
THE Bishop of Cork permitted the body
OF the late Stephen J. Meany 10 be placed
in the Cathedral there on the condition
that there was no political demonstration.
THE Speaker OF the British House of
Irish Nationalist, to join the panel of five
deputy Speakers created under the new
procedure rules.
GENERAL JOHN NEWTON has resigned the
| position of Commissioner of Public Works
| of New York City in order to accept the
place of Chief of the Coast Survey.
THE final transaction in the deal for the
removal of Libby prison from Richmond,
Va, to Chicago has been completed and
| the famous building will be removed at
once.
CANADIAN lumbermen are especially
pleased with the provision of the new
Tariff bill placing lumber on the free list
! FIRE in Winnsborough, s. C., the other
day destroyed the Episcopal Church, a
I livery stable, two stores and several smaller
buildings.
Two small children OF Thomas Jones, coll
ored, of Hampton, Va, were burned to
death recently.
Mr. GENSADIUs, the new Greek Minister
to the United States, was officially received
| by the President on the ID with the usual
formalIties.
THE Secretary of the Treasury has been
advised of an organized movement for the
emigration of German convicts to this
country and has taken steps to guard
against such.
| SEVERAL barges and canal boats in.Brook-
Ign, n. Y, were destroyed by fire recently
with their contents. Loss, $4,000
JAMES E. MURDOCH, OF Cincinnati, the
veteran actor, has been elected president
of the PHILADELPHIA School of Elocution
and Oratory.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-03-08

"A DISASTROUS wreck on the Southern Pa
cific occurred fifty miles east OF San An
tonic, Tex, recently. As local freight No.
% was crossing Hondo creek the bridge
gave way when the engine had just passed
over, killing Bob Hardesty, brakeman,
and San Antonio stockman named Eth
eridge outright and breaking both legs of
Conductor George Davidson and Brakeman
am Hall
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-03-08
KANSAS STATE NEWS.
SCHOOL Fund ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

School Fund ApportiOnment-
Superintendent Lawhead has completed
the semi annual apportionment OF the
State school fund. The total amount Is
s273. $40. The school population OF the
State is 526 S3S, and the per capita 81 cents
The amount apportioned to each county is
nc follOyvs-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-23
Did the Bill Become a Lawq

WASHINGTON CITY, May 23-The veto
of the bill for the relief of ex-Postmaster
Warden, of Lawrence, Kan, raised an i'm
portant constitutional question. The veto,
after stating several objections to the bill,
explained the cause of the delay in the pre-
sentation of the veto to the senate as follows:
That the time allowed by the constitution for
the approval of bills expired in this case on
the 10Th Instant that the senate adjourned
from May II until May 81; that the message
was drawn and engrossed on the 18th; that
on the 10Th the message and bill were ten
dered to the secretary of the sen.
ate, who declined to receive them;
that they were then rendered to the president
of the senate, who also declined to receive
them, on the ground that they could only be
presented to the senate in actual session; and
that they were therefore transmitted as soon
as the senate convened Monday. The question
is whether the bill has not become a law by
the expiration of the constitutional time for
the president to send in his veto. The matter
was referred to the privileges and elections
committee
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-23
PALMER TO THE FRONT.
ILLINOIS DEMOCRATS INDUCE THE
GENERAL TO RUN

stevenson's Second DecIinatiDn - Maine
Democracy Hold their Convention and
Name Their Nen-Texas Democrats In
CouncII-Renomination of Congressman
springer-A sun Telegram About BlaiEe'
SpRfNGFlELD, Ills, May %. Gen. john NJ.
Palmer has consented TO the USE Of his name
before the Democratic convention rs a candi-
date for governor, and the belief is general
that he will he nominated,
Gen Stevenson has again declined TO run.
Yesterday afternoon his cousin, James Ew-
ing. of Bloomington, asked him 10y telegraph
if he would run, and received this answer:
WAsmSdToN, May %, 1 am compelled to ad
here to the decision stated In my published letter
For reasons therein stated l can not accept the
nomination A. + STEVENSON.
The cry then went out for Gen. John NJ
Palmer. Last night there was II caucus of
prominent Democrats, OF which Judge jesse
Phillips, himself strongly urged for the gov
ernorship, was chairman, and Gen. Palmer
was called in. 1t was explained to him that
it was necessary that state ticket be put up
that could win and under the present condi-
tions there was danger of a weak man being
put at the head of it. Illinois, urged the
members of the caucus, could be made Dem
ocratic if the right sort of fight was made
and all good Democrats asked that Governor
Palmer accept the leadership. The veteran
hesitated awhile, looked at the gray hairs of
many of the men around him, thought of his
own and then said: Gentlemen, | wish you
would choose younger man for this fight,
but of course if you want me I'll go in"
That settled the matter, and John M. Palmer
was as good as nominated for governor by
the Democratic party of Illinois.
The delegates to the Democratic state con-
yention had not all arrived yesterday but
enough were here to present a very confused
state of affairs until the caucus at night
practically settled the nomination of Gen
Palmer. 1t had been the general opinion that
when Gen Stevenson withdrew Gen. Sparks
would have an easy walkover, and until Sun
day that idea prevailed. Yesterday the scene
totally shifted and there was hardly posi-
bility of his success. Henry Setter, of st.
Clair county, Sparks own congressional dis
trict, opened headquarters and announced
e,--'.S,' s. OLiIItI ELSEWHERE.
The state central committee met last even.
ing and selected Judge Jesse j. Phillips, of
Pittsfield, as temporary chairman of to-day's
convention. As secretaries, w j. Mize,
Fourth district; b. Creig, Fifteenth; T. II.
Stokes, Fourteenth; w. F. Beck, Sixteenth,
and w F, Mahoney, Third, were chosen. A
committee of nine was picked out to arrange
for a meeting of Democratic clubs June l3
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-23
ADMINISTRATION ENDORSED.
Maine Democrats Ready for the Fall Cam
psign-The Temperance Question.

Maine Democrats Ready for the Fall Cam
paign--The Temperance Question.
AUGUSTA, Me, May 23.-The state Demo
cratic convention was held here yesterday,
Hon, A. H, Powers presiding. The work of
organizing was promptly completed and the
following delegates-at large to the st. Louis
convention elected: Payson Tucker, of Port
land Arthur Sewell, of Bath; T. c. Allen, Of
Augusta; James Tobin, Of Bangor. Hon W.
l.. Putnam, of Portland, was nominated for
governor by reclamation amid tremendous
applause, and he addressed the convention
Speeches were also made by ex-Mayor Nc
Gillcuddy, of Lewiston; Hon w H. Cliff
ford, of Portland, and Hon John B. Ridman
Col. c. s. Edwards, Of Bethel and Charles
Mccarthy, of Portland, were chosen electors
at-large, and the convention adjourned.
The platform thoroughly indorses the pres
ident's views on the tariff and his admins
tration, and approves of the Mills bill, as
well as the course Of the president and Secre-
tary Bayard with regard to the fisheries
treaty
Two reports were presented with regard to
the prohibition law, the majority demanding
its repeal in the interest of good society and
temperance, and the minority recommending
that no resolution on the prohibtory law be
adopted. The latter report, however, de-
nounces the Republican party for hypocrisy,
duplicity and insincerity in combining with
the violators of the law which they pretended
to support, declaring that such practices cor
rupt public morals and encourage bribery,
dishonesty and perjury. After an hours de- |
bate the minority report was adopted.
In the Second district Democratic conven-
tion Charles E. Allen, of Dresden, was nomi- |
mated for congress. J. p Montgomery and
Ex-Governor Garcelon were chosen delegates
10 St Louis
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-23
CONDEN SED NEWS.

Half million Of gold was shipped from
Few York to Europe Tuesday
Nearly 400 people have been killed on rail
road grade crossings in Philadelphia since
1878
The striking engineers of the Burlington
| system have again voted to continue the
| strike.
All the street car drivers of Rochester, N
| Y, are out on strike for reduction of
| hours
| A Spanish priest recently inherited $780,
| 900, and gave it to the Vatican in exchange
| for plenary Indulgence.
California parties are locating a factory
for manufacturing soap from clay contain
ing soap properties discovered near Cotton.
A communication from the Irish bishops
was received at the Vatican Tuesday form
ally acknowledging receipt of the papal re-
script.
Alabama boasts of nineteen cotton mills,
representing an investment of nearly 81, OJ0,-
900, and an annual production of over
81, 500, 600.
The extensive iron and machine works of
the Belmont Iron company, Philadelphia,
were destroyed by fire Tuesday morning;
loss, $4,000
A Liverpool policeman has received five
years sentence, having been caught stealing
from jewelry shop in order to get presents
forhis sweetheart, cook.
The supreme court of Ohio Tuesday granted |
leave to Allen o. Myers sentenced to three |
months Imprisonment for contempt of court, |
to file petition in error.
Ishmael Weaver, a colored man who died /
at GAINESVILLE, Ga, recently was the father
of seventy two children, of whom ffty-two
sons were able-bodied farm hands when he
died
The Zilvern Kruis, the first Dutch man-of-
war to enter the Golden Gate in fifteen years.
is lying off San Francisco. She is a training
ship on her way to Japan. China, and the
Dutch colonies in India where she will
make a prolonged stay.
Miss Eliza Bliss, of Rehoboth, Conn, sup
piled tramp with meal the other day.
While she was preparing the food the tramp
sang Nearer, My God, to Thee" and at the
same time stole the ladys pocketbook and S25
from her bureau drawer
1t is not an uncommon thing for imrni-
grants to land at Castle Garden with families ,
d nine or ten children, and recently one hus-
oand and wife, with thirty-two children. dis i
embarked there. 1t is only fair. however. to !
mention that the woman was the mans third .
wife
John Appleby, of Pendergass, Ga, saw a !
at bird dart down for something, fiutter VIC I
emily, and fall apparently lifeless The boy :
ound the bird nearly dead, poisoned by a =
black spider. The insect had seized it bv the
ongue as it descended and bitten the end off
The bird died in five minutes.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-23
One hundred Lawyers in council.

WASHINGTON CITY, May pa hundred
leading lawyers, representing most of the
states of the union, assembled at the Uni
versalist church here yesterday at $50 Their
object is to form national bar association.
Mr.. A s. Worthington, a prominent member
OF the District bar, called the assembly to or
der He briefly referred to the action of the
District bar, which had resulted in the call
for this convention The thing that was most
necessary was to bring about uniformity of
Laws. He believed that existing evils could
be corrected by forming a central association
Col James o. Broadhead, of st. Louis, was
chosen chairman of the convention Robert
Stewart, of Pennsylvania, was made score.
tary On motion of Judge Shellabarger a
committee of fifteen was appointed to draft a
and By laws
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-23

CHICAGO May % The series of ball games
between the home club and the Philadelphia
men has not added TO the prestige of Ansons
athletes this week, the visitors having won
two games In succession. Somehow the home
nine don't seem able TO hit the ball to any
great extent, and the Quakers are putting up
an undeniably good game. The League scores
yesterday were: At Chicago-Chicago 2 Phil
adelphia 4; at Pittsburgh ittsburg 3, Wash
ington o; at Detroit-Detroit 4, New York o.;
at acknowledgements 2, Boston 4.
American association: At Brooklyn-Brook-
Iyn 8, Kansas City 4; at Baltimore-Balti
more 2, st. Louis A. at Cleveland-Cleveland
4, Cincinnati D; at elphia-Athletics
9, Louisville s.
Western association; At st. Louis-Whites
@, Des Moines 3; at Minneapolis-Minnea
8, st. Paul z; at Kansas City-Kansas City l,
Omaha Z; at Observation-Disclosures Z, Chi
cago2.
Inter-S State league: At Dubuque-Decatur
9, Dubuque IL; at Rockford Bloomington
4, Rockford 8; at Peoria-Dnaville |, Peoria
4; at Davenport Crawfordsville 3, Daven-
port D.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-23
Washington Compared to Moses.

WASHINGTON CITY, May 2l.-The eighth
session Of the Jewish Minister'S association
began in the synagogue yesterday The asso'
citation was called to order by the president,
Rev. DR.. Gustave Gotheil, of New York. In
his message the doctor said "For the first
time in the history of our association we meet
in the national capital, in the city that bears
the name of one on whom the most honora-
BILE title was bestowed that can adorn the
memory of man Father of his country He
is to the American people what Moses Is to
the Jew. Both are types of Republicanism
whose illustrious example will remain
source of inspiration for all time to come"
The secretary's and treasurer's reports were
presented, showing the iourishing condition
of the association
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-23

SPRINGFIELD, Ill , May 30 Especial
"A convention of the delegates from the
Eleventh congressional district was held
this morning, Q. C. Ward, of McDon>
ough. and Dallas p. Phelps, of Warren,
we're selected delegates to the national
convention, with j. c. Scott, of Mercer,
and Judge Montgomery, of Schuyler, ais
ternates.
j. Schofield, OF Hancock, was chosen
elector.
b. d. Buford, of Rock Island, was ap>
pointed member of the committee to
select delegates at large
J. W. Potter, of Rock Island, was APP
pointed member of the state central co IN
mittee.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-23

SPRINGFIELD, H., May 23.-The den>
ocratic state convention which assembled
at the capitol at noon today. was the
largest and most enthusiastic ever held
by the democracy of the prairie state.
Hon. Jesse E. Phillips, of Hillsboro was
permanent chairman and made stirring
address on the political issues of the day.
An adjournment until o'clock followed,
but it was considerably later before the
committee on credentials reported and
business of the convention proceeded,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-23
Three similar and Fatal Casualties.

New YoRK, May 23.-James Corrigan,
longshoreman, either fell or jumped from the
window of his apartments in the third story
of the building Isl Mott street yesterday. In
his descent he struck the iron picket fence
and was impaled by the legs. His injuries
are probably fatal.
Nicholas Lawless, the assistant 1anitor OF
the building Il Wall street, while cleaning
windows yesterday morning fell hfty feet
and was fatally hurt.
Alexander C. Brown, an insurance agent,
stopping at the Glenmore lodging house.
corner OF Mott street and the Bowery was
found living on the sidewalk with nothing
but his night-shirt on. He was badly injured
and died on the way to the hospital His
room was on the fourth floor, and it is be-
ieved he jumped from tho window to the
sidewalk with suicidal intent. He had been
drinking heavily.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-23

LOUISVILLE, Ky, May 23.-The races at
Churchill Downs yesterday were captured by
the following horses Persimmons, l mile,
1;42; Tenpenny, ~ miles, PAP; Winslow, u
mile, 1;3o19; Meta, q mile, :65 Roi dor, "a
mile 1:1719.
BROOKLYN, N, Y, May %. At the Brook,
Ign Jockey club races yesterday the money
was won as follows: Laredo, "a mile, 1:141S'
Bordelaise, 1-l6 miles, 1;4914; Emperor OF
Norfolk, "a miles brooklyn Derby, 2:0S%
Ordway, ~ miles, ] SO; Blazon, q mile
l:O3L; Banner Bearer. x mile, 80
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-23

BALTIMORE, May 23-Dr Woodrow, of
the Southern Presbyterian church, who has
been for two days defending his position on
evolution, for which he was condemned by
the Georgia synod some time ago, concluded
his defense yesterday in the general assembly
OF the church south.
kev. William Adams, of Georgia, replied
70 Dr. woodrow, and defended the action of
the synod in suspending Mr.. Woodrow be-
cause ca oil his evolution theory. He said that
Woodrow's doctrine tended TO unsettle the
minds of the church people, and that the
question should be disposed OF by the conven-
ton now and forever
Judge Heiskel, of Memphis, followed in de-
Tense OF Mr.. Woodrow. The judge said that
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-23

WICHITA, Kan, May 23-About O'Clock
yesterday morning Mrs. Sophia Stanley, a
widow, who was alone in the house with her
5-year old child, was awakened by noise at
her window. Looking up she had but time to
see negro spring in before she was seized by
Strength soon yielded to the pressure of the
brute's fingers on her throat and she became
unconscious When she recover ed conscious
ness be was gone. The police were soon on
the hunt for the ravisher and three arrests
were made but Mrs. Stanley failed to identify
any of them
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-23

NEW YORK May 23-The Brewers asso-
citation yesterday resolved not to discriminate
against their former employees, now on strike,
in appointing men to fill any vacancies that
may occur, provided the men or the unions to
which they belong cease to boycott OF inJure
the brewers but it was also resolved that I'M
less the Central Labor union and the National
Brewery Workingmen's union revoke the
boycott before the 18th, no member OF those
unions will ever be employed by the brewers.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-23

WABASH, Ind, May 23.-One thousand
gray haired men sat in the tabernacle of the
Dunkard church yesterday and voted against
permitting the Woman's Christian Temper
ance union TO hold meetings in the taber-
nacle. In refusing the request which had
been made them, the committee explained
that for over 100 years their church had
never been used for any but religious pur-
poses, and they did not think it proper to
commence il now
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-23

NEW York, May 23.-The American ship
Snow and Burgess is missing. She left this
port ON Nov. 10 last, bound for San Fran
cisco, with a general cargo, and has not
since been heard from, Under ordinary Cir
cumstances she would have made the passage
in 40 to 100 days. She has been out 1856
days. The vessel was commanded by Capt
Brown, and had crew of twenty six men.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-23
THE MARKETS.
Chicago.

CHICAGO, May "
Quotations on the board of trade to-day ranged
as follows Wheat-June, opened S6.S61sc closed
sGA-3sc; July, opened s714 sc, closed S7ssc; De-
cember, opened S7S71lc closed SIC Corn
May, opened 55Isc closed 5534c; June, opened
641sc, closed 545sc; July, opened 54ssI1c, closed
$50 SIC. Oats-May, opened 93c, closed 33lsc:
June, opened seize, closed S25S-94c; July, opened
Se1sc, closed s2lGSsc. Mess pork-June, opened
$l4.45, closed S4. 4214; July, opened $l445
closed $l4.521S: August, opened SASS, closed
$l4.6o. Lard-June, opened ss.65, closed $50
Live Stock-Union Stock Yards prices ranged
as follows to-day: Market opened active and
firm at yesterdays prices light grades, S. 45G0
5G5; rough packing S545& 60; mixed lots,
S5,55@5,75; heavy packing and shipping lots,
s. 65059O. Cattle-Alarket steady; beeves
So 9O95.l0; bulk, 81 3O04 80; cows, 81. sO@@s5O;
stockers and feeders, 81, 75g410 Sheep-Market
steady; good 10 choice shorn, 81 50al5.10; com
mon 10 fair, dull, S3.o0@4Oo; Texans, 81 750
455
Produce: Butter Fancy Elgin creamery, 24a
CSC per 10; fancy dairy, 1S@2lc; packing stock
100 lGc. Eggs-Fresh laid, l3c per doz Poultry
Live hens, l0c per IL; ROSTERS, SC; turkeys lie;
ducks, 10c. Potatoes, 756s5c per bu; sweet pota-
toes. $3O0G5 " per Dbl Appes-Choice, S. 500
It.r mi
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-23

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May % An explosion
and fire, resulting in the loss of two lives and
about $4,000 worth of property, occurred in
the cellar of Stanton 81 Hacketts chair
mandatory at 1872 South Second street
yesterday morning shortly before 10 o'clock.
The names of those killed are: John Curley,
aged Is, and David Slayton, a 26-year old
colored man. They had been sent to the
cellar for varnish, and it is supposed they
lighted a match and caused the explosion.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-23
Had Been Worried Eighteen y.sr,

1t should have read married, but the
proof reader observed that it amounted
to about the same thing. and so did not
draw his blue pencil through the error.
Unfortunately there was considerable
truth in his observation. Thousands of
husbands are constantly worried almost
to despair by the ill health that afflict1
their wives, and often robs life of COM
fort and happiness. There is but one
safe and sure way 10 change all this for
the better. The ladies should use DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-23
SENT FROM EUROPE.

Current Notes from the Old worid-IGm-
peror Dom Pedro Has IA Reiapse-Mi-
Ian's Peril.
BERLIN, May %. The emperor and empress
drove out for an hour yesterday i'll a closed
carriage. Dr. Mackenzie and the emperors
adjutant followed the couple in an open ve'
hicle
Prince Henry Of Prussia and the prince OF
Sake Melnengen dined with the emperor last
evening 1t has been decided that the en-
peror shall go to Potsdam June /. He has
contributed 900 marks to a fund for mon
ument to Won Hutton and Sickengen, the
E..rn,AnLn IAntrint.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-23

KANSAS CITY, May % Yesterday morn
ing the corridors of the government building
49, o. '-t4i- "l,ont nnUrv a set of men
men were summoned from all over the west
ern portion of Missouri to serve as jurors and
witnesses in the United States circuit and
district courts, some Of them coming over
200 miles to attend. Now they are compelled
to return to their homes without any fees or
mileage, Attorney General Garland having
notified the United States marshal here that
there was no money to pay the jury and wit
uasses