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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02

1.-THE little hours of each little day
give to us all that life contains" Am
bilious men are sometime prone to I'M
derrate the value of to-day, and would,
perforce, see only pleasure in the time
to come, forgetting that tomorrow
like IL dancing Jack-o-lantern on the
treacherouS marsh of time-"may
never come" To-day, a glorious sam
pie of this great Kansas climate, we
doubt indeed if even the ambitious and
most grasping man within the precincts
of our city fair breathS the pure and
healthful air and bathe within the sun
lights warning rays and not enjoy the
present for the pleasure of it. But yes
terday we read of death and deSolation
in the frigid north, where biting and
relentless winds chilled all earthly
pleasures and pursuits, and sent into
eternity the souls of men. To-day
leach little hour is full of life, and
joy, and health, and hope. Rejoice, We
Kansas lads and lassieS fair and take
what comfort now you may, and ne'er
forget that in this land of promises
fulfilled all days are full of profit and
of pleasure, and all nights are full of
healthful rest.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02
product:

Barton cOunty's barley crop is also
shown as being some $4,000 in value
ahead of all other counties in the state,
while her corn crop came up to the
average as to the acres planted.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02

DON'T call all men gentlemen who
wear plug hats. Never eat boarding
house mince pie without looking under
the crust.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02

REAL estate men are correcting up
their plats, oiling up their tongues and
looking up the advantages over all
competition" of their seperate adj
ditions.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02

CORN is king in Kansas. But back
in "Old Kaintuck" the juice of corn il
king.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02

"SALvATIoN's free for you and me-"
There are ffty-three Sundays in this
year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02

Wanted About 90 able bodied
portly men and boys to sit on the
railing on the east side of the opera
house and obstruct the light from en-
tering the DEMOCRAT composing room.
Color or previous condition Of servi-
tude no object. Would prefer, how
ever, that they face the rising sun and
spit in the gutter and not against the
windows.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02

Banta. On inquiries it was found that
Mr.. Diffenbacher had an unframed :
bird-dog, this he let Mr.. Smith have, it
being understood that the latter was
to train the dog for sporting. Mr..
Smith agreed to these terms and upon
examining the animal was pronounced
setter.
Another dog (just dogl was noticed
about the premises and as they started
for the country with the Spanish set
ter Mrs. Diffenbachor said, there's
another dog, don't know whether a
bird dog or not; you might take it too"
The bird-dog was taken out and an
extensive hunt planned, il was found
that the Spanish setter would only set
grasshoppers, chase a snow bird all
over the Cheyenne Bottoms; but when
a prairie chicken was met with the
setter would lay down and whine.
Mr.. Smith who had always been in the
habit of returning with game, at least
returned much exhausted and minus
any chickens. But the dogs genius
was directed into other channels as
will be seen from the following bill of
damages:
To doz Plymouth Rock chickens SIS % 90
To Brahmas (dl5c. ..................... 2 90
To double reversible chinchilla overcost.. II 90
To prs. Poland China swine @S6.37H 12 90
To unlimited and yariegated variety Of
Shoes socks, dolls and ladies apparel @$2 IS
To days delayed in administering justice TO
QOB. Ia 4OO
To claims presented by neighbors. 10 90
To breaking into house at night three
different occasions (G$2 2................. 200
To appropriating contents Of safe. 12
To discouraging bghtningrod agent. 90
To damages sustained by ladies shawl who
passed the premises on one occason..-.. .
To hardware bill 6O3
seoanE ossss Sssei sa5ssnsa 5S%
To bills ranging from 10c to S8............. 8 90
grand total Of of....................slO .slO4 IS
We just happened to see the above
bill and are in no way responsible for
any amount on the same. 1t is the re-
suit of the training experience of one
dog just dog).
TT G REeNRR
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02

EVERYBODY seems to be getting
ready for big Kansas boom this
spring. The indications are that farm
property will receive more attention
than for several years past. 1t is very
evident that many of the hard worked
tillers of the soil back in the middle
and eastern states would like to get in
to Kansas, but the attempt to un-
load back there will be so universal as
to produce absolute stagnation, and
none of them will get away without
great sacrifice. Winfield Courier
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02

SEVERAL Kansas papers are speak
ing of an arrangement which has been
made by the farmers of their neighbor-
hood to send to Iowa or some other
corn growing state of the north and
get early seed corn. The idea is, that
corn which will mature early will
make more certain crop than the
later varieties, and the idea is good
one. From all indications now the
spring will open early and farmers who
have been here any number of years
will know that. as rule, the earlier
corn is planted the more certainty there
is of it's being beyond the danger line
when the hot winds of summer come.
There is need for our farmers to look
to all means of improving their seed
and the manner of seeding, and it is of
Importance that every point possible be
made in this direction.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-24

vhteh has not any dist1nCtfvs oafk % renSc
e notjceabDA TtMe were no papers norcC o.
fnnd ON tho deceased from which bis naA1e
cos,ld be discovered, and the clothing was NJ
married. in any way. The handkerchief, how
ever. which was tied across bis mouth, wa
81 white silk, and marked In ono OF ne
corners with the letters u w. IN RED sii..
Ybe assassin. of course, may have used his
own handkerchief to commit the crime, -
that ~ the initials are those Of his own name
thew NAV ultimately lead 10 his detection.
There will be an inquest held on the BODY OF
the deceased this morning, when, no douo',
some evidence, may 10 ELECTED which may
solve the mystery
In Monday mornings issue of The Argus
tho following article appeared with reference
70 the matter:
"Tbe following additional evidence mas
been obtained which may throw some hght
on the mysterious murder in hanson caD'
OF which we gave u fall description IN Satur-
davis issne: Another hansom cabman called
Mt the police Office and gave clew when
will. no doubt. prove OF value to the detec-
tives in their search after the murderer. lie
states that he was driving up the 81 kllda
road on Friday morning about hali-pas'
O'Clock. when no was hailed by
gentleman in light coat, who stepped
into the cab and told him to drive
10 Powlctt street, in East Melbourne.
He did 80, and, after paying him, the gentle
man got out at the corner OF Wellington
parade and PowIett street and walked slowly
M Powlett street, while the cab drove back
TO town. Here all clew ends, but there can
bo no doubt in the minds Of our readers ms TO
the identity of the man in the light coat who
got out of Royston's cab on the st. kilda
road. with the one who entered the other
cab and aIighted therefrom at Powlett street.
There could have been no struggle, rs the
cabman Royston would surely have heard
the noise had any taken place The sup
nosition is. therefore, that the deceased was
too drunk 70 make any resistance, and the
other, watching his opportunity, placed the
handkerchief saturated with chlorofolm over
the mouth of his victim, and after few in
effectual struggles the latter would relapse
into q state of stupor from such inhalation.
Tho NAV IN the light coat, Judging from his
-,,nduct before getting into the cab, appears
to have known the deceased, though from the
circumstances Of his walking away on recog-
milton. and returning again, shows that his
attitude toward the deceased was not alto
gether q friendly one.
"Here is great chance for some OF our de-
tectives to render themselves famous, and we
feel sure that they will do their utmost to
trace the author Of this cowardly and daring
murder"
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-24

The first witness called was Malcolm Roy
ston, in whose cab the crime had been COM
mitted. He told the same story as had al
ready appeared in The Argus, and the fol-
lowing facts were elected by the coroner:
Q. Can you give IA description of the gen
tleman in the light coat who was holding the
deceased when you drove upf
A. did not observe him very closely, as
my attention was taken up by the deceased
and, besides, the gentleman in the light coat
was in the shadow.
Q. Describe him from what you saw OF
him
a. He was fair, think, because could see
his mustache, rather tall, and in evening
dress, with light coat over it. l could not
see his face very plainly, as he wore soft
felt hat. which was pulled down over his eyes.
O. What kind OF hat was it he wore-a
wide awake?
A. Yes. The brim was turned down, and
l could only SEQ his mouth and mustache.
.. What did he say when you asked him if
he knew the deceased:
A. He said he didn't; that he had Just
picked him up.
.. And afterwards he seemed TO recognize
himl
A. Yes. When the deceased looked up he
said "Your and let him fall on to the ground
then he walked away toward Bourke street.
O. Did he look backs
A. Not that | saw.
O. How long were you looking after himi
a. About minute.
O. And when did you see him againi
A. After put deceased into the cab /
turned round and found him al py elbow.
.. And what did he sayl
A. ! said, "Ohl you've come back" and
he said, "Yes, I've changed my mind, and
will see him home" and then he got into the
cab, and told me to drive TO st. Kilda.
Q. Hespoke then as if he knew the deceased
A. Yes; l thought that he only recognized
him when he looked up and perhaps, having
had row with him, walked away, but
thought he'd come back.
., Did you Sc him coming backi
A. No; the first saw Of him was at my
elbow when turned.
=. And when did he get outa
a. Just as | was turning down by the
grammar school, on the ST. kilda road.
.. Did you hear any sounds of fighting or
struggling in the cab during the drivei
A. No; the road was rather rough, and the
noise of the wheels going over the stones
would have prevented ms hearing anything.
y. When the gentleman in the light coat
got out did he appear disturbed'
A No; he was perfectly calm
.. How could you tell that
A. Because the moon had risen and could
see plainly.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-24
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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-24

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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-24


b had died through ths inhalation Of chic
reform, which had been deliberately adnin-
fstered. All tho obtainable evidence In tho
case was circunBtantial, bat, nevcrthele'n,
showed conclnsi vely that crime hal been
committed Therefore, as tho circumstances
Of the case pointed to one conclusion, the
jury could not do otherwise than frame
verdict in accordance with that conclusion.
The jury retired at 4 o'clock. and, after AN
absence Of quarter OF an hour, returned
with the following verdict; "Tha; the de
ceased, whose name there was no evidence TO
show, died on the 9th day of July, from the
effects Of poison, namely, chloroform, fe!oni-
ously administered by some person un~no~n'
and the jury, on their 0aths, say that the
said unknown person feloniously. wlifully
and maliciously did murder the said de
CEASED -
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-24
CHAPTER III
MURDER.
900 REWARD.
onE HUNDRED POUNDS REWARD.

"Whereas, on Friday, the 9th day Of July
the body Of n man. name unknown, was
found in n hanson cab. And whereas, at an
inquest held at St Kilda, on the Both day OF
July, q verdict OF willtul murder, against
some person unknown, was brought IN by the
Jury. The deceased is of medium height,
with "a dark complexion, dark hair, clean
shaved, has a mole on the left temple, and
was dressed in evening dress Notice is
hereby given that reward Of 600 will be
paid by the government for such information
as Will lead TO the conviction Of the muir
dercr who is presumed to be n man who en-
tered the hanson cab with the deceased at
the corner of Collins and Russell streets, on
the morning of the eth day of July
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-24
CHAPTER V.
MRS. HABLEroH UEBosoxs HERSELF


Postum Villa was an urpretentious looking
place with one bow window and a narrow
verandn in front. IL was surrounded with
a small garden aud few sparse flowers in it
which were Mrs. Habletons delight When
not otherwise engaged she tied an otd hand
kerchef rouul her head and went out into
the garden, where She dug and watered her
flowers until they all gave up attempting to
grow from sheer desperation at not being left
alone. She was engaged in her faYorite oc-
cupation about week after her loiger had
disappeared, a shadow fell across the garden,
and on looking up she saw man leaning
over the fence, looking at her.
tie was II bGrIy looking man, with jovial
red face, clean shaved, and sharp, shrewd
looking gray eyes which kept twinkling like
two stars He was dressed in a suit of light
clothes, and wore stitily starchcd white
waistcoat, with a massive gold chain stretched
across it. Altogether he gave Mrs. Hableton
the impression OF being we'll to do trades.
man, and she mentally wondered what hs
wanted
"What dy wantn she asked abruptly.
Docs Mr.. Oliver Whyte live herei" asked
tho stranger.
"He DO, an he don't, - answered Mrs. liable
ton, epigrammaticaiIy. Il amt seen i'm for
over week, so spoSe esgonc on the drink.
like the rest of 'em, but I've put sumthin' in
the paper as II pull him up pretty sharp, and
let i'm know amt carpet 20 be trod on,
an If you're friend OF 'im, you can tell i'm
from me 'e's q brute, an its no more but what
| expected of i'm. e beIn' male
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-24

III Mr.. Oliver whyts does not return 70
Posnm villa, Grey street, st. Kilda, hefors
the end OF the week, his rooms will b kt
agnjn. Rubina Hableton"
"Oliver Whyte," repeated Mr.. Gorby
slowly, land the initials on the pocket hand
kerchief which were proved to have belonged
to the deceased were, % w So his name
"a Oliver Whyte, is i'll Now, wonder II
Rubina Hable;on knows anything about this
matter. AT any rate" said Mr. Gorby, put
ting on his hat, ''as I'm fond Of sea breezs,
l think I'll go down and call at Postum Villa,
Grey street, st. Kilda."
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-24
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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-24
CHAPTER III.
TIE EVIDENCE AT THE INQUEST.

TIE EVIDENCE At TIE INQUEST.
At the inquest held on the body found IN
the hanson cab the following articles taken
from the deceased were placed on the table:
l. Two pounds ten shillings III gold and
silver
Q The white silk handkerchief which was
saturated with chloroform, and was found
tied across the mouth of the deceased, marked
with the letters Q. ". in red silk.
3. A cigarette ease Of Russian leather, half
filled with cigarettes
4. A left hand white glove of kid-rather
soled-with black seams down the back.
Samuel Gorby, of the detective office, was
present in order to see if anything might be
said by the witnesses likely to point to the
cause or 10 the author Of the crime.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-24
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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-24

he following report
appeared in The Ar
gus newspaper OF
Saturday, tho 2sth
July, 1S-:
Truth is said TO
be stranger than hc'
ton, and certainly
the extraordinary
murder which took
place in Melbourne
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-08-04

Col. ]. H. Hughes has issued an
order for all the defeated candidat es
to meet him at the river bank at s
O'Clock this morning for the excurs-
ion up Salt River. Col. j. S. Barton
has agreed to deliver the funeral ora
ton.
Miss Sarah Lee Walling, aged
about seventeen years, died at the
home of her father, Mr.. S. ]. Wall
ling, on Wednesday the 1st inst.
Funeral services were held at the
family residence on the following
morning by DR.. Stainback, and the
remains were inferred in the new
cemetery.
Rev. f. Il. Leeper left for
Columbiana, Ala, this ( Friday after
noon, being summoned by telegram
to attend at the bedside of his brother,
VINO Is dangerously Ill. In conse-
quence of this there will be no preach
ing at the Presbyterion church Sun
day, neither can Mr.. Leeper fill his
appointment at Faulkner's chapel
Sunday afternoon.
One of the latest enterprises in
PRODUCED into the South, and which
are proving profitable wherever
established, is canning factories.
A better location for such an es-
Enlistment could not be found
than McMinnville. We have one
of the largest fruit producing counties
in the State, and fruits and vege-
tables of all kinds grow to great per-
lection here. Can't some of our en-
terprising capitalists move in the
matter, and get factory in operation
for next season?
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-08-04
A Running Sketch of Life at this Fs-
nous Resort.

Monteagle, Aug. |, ASSAM in
teresting social event occurred at the
Healan House, Wartrace, July 81.
DIR. Author Irwin Leet, of Georgia,
was united in holy wedlock to Mrs.
Sallie Dove Healan, at the brides
residence. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. A. T. Crawford,
of McMinnville, in the presence of a
large number of the brides special
friends. The Bridal party took the
train this morning for Monteagle.
The Monteagle Assembly is full,
flourishing, and exceedingly inter-
esting. The society is composed of
wise and good people. Christianity
is the great central principle of the
assembly. Art, Science, Literature,
Music and Oratory are presiding
Genii.
The religious services are not COM
bats with sin, but holy, loving, will
ing service and homage paid to God.
The Social features here are seldom,
if ever, equaled. People of intellect
ual and religious culture know and
practice the highest forms of social
life.
The illustrated lectures of Prof.
Won Finkelstein, of Jerusalem, were,
enjoyed by hundreds of people for
three nights of last week. The Ste
reopticon lectures of Prof. Green, OF
Cincinnati, are being enjoyed this
week by the largest audiences we
have seen on the grounds.
1t is good to be here. Wisdoms'
ways are ways Of pleasantness. We
could wish that every tired, over
worked soul could rest here.
People are here from New York to
Galveston; from st. Louis to Charles.
ton. Georgia, Alabama, and Missis-
sippi are well represented at Mont
eagle.
it's grand to hear the surging
water as it leaps 995 feet in perpen-
di cular height. AS it passes table
rock one would think that this vol
ume of water as tits heard soughing
under the earth upon the top of the
mountain is but the heaving of n
mountain giants pulse. Think of it |!
the quiet water at the foot of the
mountain below is made to disobey
the law Of gravity, cross q valley,
climb mountain, and rise 40 feet
above the highest land point to serve
man. What shall be the final re-
suit of the powers of education and
religion, ever acting in harmony with
each other?
If Monteagle is not MiltOn's Para
disc restored, it is none the less a glo-
rious resting place for the weary
teacher and and bower of sweet
quietude for the tOil-worn scholar,
and a loving home for Christs en-
bassadOrs. Let an everlasting crown
be placed upon the heads of those
who established this mountain home,
and first called a Monteagle Assem-
bly,. REST.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-08-04
THE NECTAR OF LIFE.

The poets have sung for ages past
OF nectar rare and fine,
The drinking Of which effects mankind.
AS does old and sparkling wine.
In beautiful words AMI foultess rhyme,
They tell as pleasant truth,
How the old once more in heart became
As in days of long lost youth.
And many have sighed to test the power
OF this ambrosial drink,
To sail as smoothly down life's streams
As when drifting at its brink,
Before the shadows began to fall,
And the storms of hope began to beat,
Til the weary soul could only pray
For rest to the tired feet.
Do they know of the road that will lead
To fountain pure as day,
O'erfowing with nectar-richer far
Than that of the poets lay?
IT'S hepath of duty--rough some times,
uneven the steps, and dark
But CLEANS from above make light the way
To the swiftly sailing bark.
They must live for others, lovingly,
All their brothers faults condone,
Remembering that no guiltless one,
Could be found to cast stone.
To the needy give; the hungry feed.
And with sympathy sincere,
Dispe the tears of sorrnving ones,
Who are always with us here.
Then hearts will be light as morning dew,
AS cheerful as childhoods song
The pilgrimage here a stepping stone
To life untried and long.
In realm where the rainbow fades not
Where never star grows dim
Where the nectar of life flows for all
| Who have trusted and followed Him.
JOSEPHINE B.
McMinnville, July oath, 1888.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-08-04
Thanks Awfully.

In its notes of the Congressional
convention, the Cleveland Banner
News pays the young ladies of Nc
Minnville this graceful compliment :
The young ladies of McNIinnville
cannot be eXcelled for intelligence,
grace and beauty, and they spoke
their political preference freely, as all
Southern ladies do. The young gen.
tlemen are worthy of the honors
which they bear.