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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-29
That Tascott Story.

CHICAGO Aug. 2L-Press News associa-
lions in this city ridicule the story from
Nebraska of the arrest of Tascott under
the alias of John Doe, and say the whole
thing is simply a trumped-up sensation,
having no foundation in fact The Omaha
Republican, however, publishes double
loaded special from Plattsmouth Neb..
giving an account of the alleged rescue of
John Doe from jail by body Of masked
and armed men.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-29
Barnum.s Circus Wrecked.

WATERFOWL, N. Y, Aug. 24-The
second train of the Barnum e. Bailey
show was wrecked late Thursday night
five and one-half miles east of Potsdam,
while on the way over the Rome Water.
town & Ogdensburg road, from Gouver-
neur to Montreal. A broken axle was the
cause. Twenty-four ring horses, includ-
ing one of the four chariot teams, and two
camels were killed. Six cars were de.
rallied, and two were telescoped so that
every thing in them was crushed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-29
E6ects Were Fatal.

WINFIELD. Kan, Aug. 2z-R- O. Cod.
ding. prominent young attorney of this
city, died yesterday morning from the eff.
fects of a gunshot wound received while
out on hunting expedition. The shoot
ing was purely accidental His folks live
at Burchard, O., where his remains will
be sent. He was very popular in this city
and universally respected.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-29

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Aug 2L-Harry
Desner, who was arrested and identified
by Mr.. Altman yesterday as being the
diamond thief, is from Topeka.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-29

The Apportionment to the Several Coun-
ties of the State.
Following Is the distribution of the
school fund to the several counties of the
State for the August apportionment. as
made by the State Superintendent of Pub
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-29
Horrors Yet at Johnstown.

JoHNsTowN, Pa, Aug. 2I-The water in
the river is getting very low here, and
as a consequence a great deal of pesti-
lence breeding matter is being exposed.
The stencil along the river bank is becom-
ing unbearable and especially along the
point and near the stone bridge are the
odors very nauseating. There are quite
likely many dead bodies in the sand along
the banks and also in the bottom Of the
river
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-29
End of the War In Hayti.

BALTIMORE, Md, Aug. PA special to
the Sun from Port au Prince says: Leg
thine abdicated Thursday and embarked
on a French gunboat. Temporary fort
has been found. The Northern or Hip
polyte's army was to enter Port au Prince
Friday. Peace probable. The United
States steamer Kearsarge has moved
nearer the city. Admiral Gherardi is
master of the situation.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25.-Acting Secre-
tary Walker has received the following
cablegram from Rear Admiral Gherardi,
commanding the naval force in the North
Atlantic station, dated at st. Nicholas
Mole: "Legitime accepted terms Of
fered and embarked Thursday after
noon aboard French corvette. It is
not known where he will go. Hippolyte's
forces occupied town Friday morning. We
fear riot have notified the diplomatic
corps that will do all I can to prevent
riot. French and English Captains will
act under my orders. 1t is very important
that the new Minister should be sent inn
mediatelY.O
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-29

Whole amount apportioned, 1855. 316 so;
school population of the State, 531. 80:
apportionment per capita, 4S cents,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-29
GENERAL NEWS.
4 Collection OF the happenings OF
the Week.
Fraudulent Vouchers-End
Of the War In Hayti-More Sealing Seiz-
ures-Mrs. Maybrick Committed
Other News of Interest.
Fraudulent Payments.

Fraudulent Paymentss
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23-The Commis.
sioner of the General Land-ofic Q will lay
before the Secretary of the Interior In
few days the necessary data for reopen.
ing the somewhat sensational payments
made of fraudulent vouchers under the
last A administration. The payments were
made by Comr troller Durham at the time
that Mr.. Lamar was Secretary of the In
terror The vouchers were for surveying
in Utah and California. Under the law
under which surveying is done at the re-
quest of land owners they are required to
deposit certain sum, and when the
vouchers of the deputy surveyors are re-
ceived they pass through the survey di-,
vision and the accounts division. and the
Commissioner certifies to the Treasury
Departn, ent that they are correct, and the
money for the payment has been deposits
ed as required by law. In the cases In
California and Utah no deposit was made,
and Commissioner Sparks refused to
certify the vouchers, which aggregated
$4S, 600. There was controversy between
the Treasury Department and the Interior
Department about the matter, and it was
even laid before the President at one time
and by him referred to the Attorney Cen
eral. Comptroller Durham insisted that
the Commissioner should certify these
vouchers, the attorneys Of the parties in
interest having made argument before
him. The Commissioner refused to certify
them, but, nevertheless, it is claimed,
against the ruling of the Attorney-Gen-
eral, they were ordered paid by the
Comptroller. Fletcher Johnson, the chief
Of the accounts division. prepared tab
ulated statement of the matter, which
was referred to Secretary Villas by Secre-
tary Lamar on the day that the latter left
xho Tr<orior nopartmont Nothing was
heard from it, and in June last, on going
out of office, Mr.. johnson again called 1t
to the atten ton of the Commissioner. Mr..
StocksIager The new chief of the ac-
counts division has recently had the mat
ter under consideration, and yesterday
finished the preparation of detailed
statement of the facts, which Acting Com
missioner Stone will lay before the Secre-
tary of the Interior.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-29
WEALTH OF KANSAS.

Tho Assessed Valuation of tho State for
the Past Year shows an Increase OF Over
Seven Million Dollars = Comparative
Statement by Counties.
The State Board OF Equalization has
completed ifs work and the final summing
up Of results has been reached. Follow.
ing are the figures:
Total valuation of taxable lands SITS. eo1 01Q
Total valuation of town lots-....... 73,S80,67t
Total valuation OF personal property. b8. 1871
Total valuation of railroad property. b7,49AeD
Total valuation as returned by coun-
w ClcIAS... oSOsO@Sssso
Total valuation fixed by State
Board of Equalization. S6O. Sl5.OsS
A levy of Il mills is levied for the fol.
lowing purposes:
General revenue fund ,226 71.24
State house fund 44,326.02
Interest fund 72,163O0
University fund Observation-Disclosures. T2,16301
Total Isl SIS, 432 %
The total increased valuation over 1883
is 81, SIT $50. 90. Increase in railroad prop.
erty, 81, 665, 1876 CO. Increase in levy, $751;
105.09 This increase in levy is occasioned
by the Legislature providing a special
levy for current expenses of the State
University.
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT.
Below is given a comparison of the total
assessed valuation of the State by coun-
ties, as fixed by the State Boarl of Equal
ization. for the years 1888 and 1883:
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-29
The President Arrives at Deer Park.

DEER PARK. Md, Aug. 25.-President
Harrison, Mr.. Mckee and Miss Mckee ar
rived here at S:45 O'Clock yesterday MORN
ing and walked up to the Spencer cottage.
Private Secretary Halford and Marshal
Rapsdell went to the hotel. Attorney.
General Miller went to Washington,
where mass of business awaits him. He
has entirely recovered from his recent at
tack of neuralgia.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-29

THE DEMocRAr, for ALL news.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-29
Still Capturing Sealers.

PORT TOWNSEND w. T., Aug. 25-The
Government revenue cutter Richard Rush
seized the British schooner Ernetta with
800 seal skins, July 81 The seizure of the
Pathfinder and the Minnie has been con-
firmed. The Pathfinder was the only ves-
sci placed in charge of an Amer
lean officer excepting the Black Diamond.
The American sealing schooner James G.
Swan was seized in Behring Sea July 30.
with 235 seals aboard The vessels docu-
ments, firearms and skins were taken
aboard the Rush and she was ordered to
81 ka to be turned over to the American
authorities. The captain being without
charts and unacquainted with the Alas
kan coast proceeded to this point
and surrendered his vessel to the collector
of customs. There are between forty and
fifty vessels now in Behring Sea. The
sealing schooner Sapphire, owned by
the American Vice. Consul at Victoria,
British Columbia, recently escaped from
the Rush by showing her a clean pair Of
heels
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-29
Favorable For Fleming.

WHEELING, W. Va, Aug. 25.-The legis-
lative commi ttee on the Gubernatorial
contest has begun to read the dispositions
from Mercer and Mcdowell Counties,
which the Democratic con testant alleged
were colonized by the Republican miners,
who are not voters. 1t is now evident
that the committee will report in favor of
Fleming. the Democratic contestant,
enough Golf votes having been thrown
out to settle that point. Among those
thrown out was that of ex-Collector of
Internal Revenue Duval and many others
of equal prominence. In no case has in
territorial fraud been sho wn.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-29

KANSAS CRY, Kan, Aug. ga two
story frame building at Sixth and Water
streets, this city, the lower floor
CT which was occupied as a feed
store and the upper story as a residence
by Gilbert NJ. Randall, was destroyed by
fire at 1:S0 O'Clock this morning. Ran
dall's eight-year-old son and four horses
persisted in the flames. The loss on build
ing and contents will amount to So. 800, on
which there is an insurance of s., 400.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-29

LONDON. Aug. % 1t is officially an
nounced that Mrs. Maybrick's sentence
has been committed to penal servitude for
life. The work of erecting the scaffold
upon which Mrs. Maybrick was to be
hanged had already been begun. The
chaplain of the Jail intended to
ask that prayers for the doomed
woman be said in the churches,
unless decision favorable to her should
be reached. In the House of Commons
last evening Hon. Secretary Matthews, in
reply to queries from Sir John II. Puleston
and Mr.. Mcdonald, said he must at this
time decline to make any statement as to
advice rendered the Queen in regard to
Mrs. Maybrick's case.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-29
Killed By the Cable.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Aug. PR T.
Hinde, recorder of deeds of Jack on Coun-
ty, who was struck by Grand avenue
cable car at Fifteenth and Grand avenue
Saturday afternoon, died at the residence
of his mother in Independence yesterday
morning at $3.50 O'Clock. The wife of the
unfortunate man, a dau liter of Rev. e.
c. Woods, of the NJ. E. Church South, left
him few weeks ago mysteriously, giving
rise to many rumors concerning the
couples married life. Hinde had two ac-
cident insurance policies of S.. 600 each.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-29
THE SCHOOL FUND.

sUnorganized in 1883.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-08-29

With an experience of Twenty years
can be found over Hacker Bros. store
ON Main street. He invites the people
to call and examine his full line of
Cloths and Casimere's domestic and
foreign.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-07-18
MRS. TYLER DEAD.
Story of How She Met Her Hus.
band.


In the death of Mrs. ex-President John
Tyler at Richmond last Wednesday, passed
away one of the five surviving wives of
ex-presidents. A special to the st. Louis
Republic gives this account of the tragic
way In which she met her husband and
how acquaintance ripened into love and
marriage:
Julia Gardiner Tyler, second wife of
John Tyler, tenth president of the United
States, was born on GARDENERS Island,
near East Hampton, N. Y, in 1920. She
was educated at the Chegary institute,
New York city, and after short time
spent in travel through Europe, she ca ne
to Washington with her father in 1874
A few weeks after their arrival they ao-
cepted an invitation from President
Tyler to attend pleasure ex-
curslon down the river on the war
steamer Princeton. The festivities on
this occasion were sadly marred by the
explosion of gun on the vessel, caus-
ing loss of life. Among those who were
killed was Miss GARDENERS father. His
body was taken to the White House, and
Miss Gardiner was thrown great deal in
to the society of the president, owing to
inc peculiar oNoumoVouooo ooVouuinB hoi
fathers death. President Tyler's first
wife had died shortly after he entered the
White House, and the president paid Miss
Gardiner marked attention, which resulted
in their marriage in New York city June
26, 1914. For the succeeding eight months
of President Tyler's term she presided
over the White House with tact, grace and
dignity. After March 4, 1S45, Mrs. Tyler
retired with her husband to the seclusion
of their country place, sherwood Forest,
on the banks of the James river, Virginia
She remained in Virginia until after the
civil war, her husband having died about
the beginning of the strife, and then went
to reside at her mothers residence or
Castleton hill, Staten Island. After several
years residence there she removed tc
Richmond, Va, where she died.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-07-18
THE MoNTOPoLIs BRIDGE.
Two of the Piers Washed Out and
The Bridge Damaged.

A number of persons went down to
Montopolis bridge yesterday to ascertain
definitely the effect of the food upon that
structure, and it seems that the bridge has
been very seriously damaged. or those
who visited the structure yesterday a
srATRsMAN reporter saw Mr.. T. 81. Wheeles,
the attorney, and County Commissioner
Hanna and these gentlemen agree that
the bridge has Jared badly. 1t seems that
the second couple of piers from the south
end are careened up the stream, as if
their undations had been washed out.
Commissioner Hanna's theory of how
this damage occurred is that large
amount of driftwnod had collected above
the bridge by reason of cable stretched
ac oss the liver, used in constructing the
bridge. The cable broke and Mr.. Hanna
think. the whole macs was washed against
thu ,ier. He says that the King Iron
Bridge company will have to repair this
damage in accordance with the con-
tract The fact that the piers lean
mn stream is sufficient to show that the
foundations were washed out, and thus it
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-07-18
AROUND THE CAPITOL.
NJ alters Picked Up in Our Tour OF
the Departments.

The Sulphur Springs Oil company, for
the manufacture of cotton seed oil, filed
it's charter yesterday; capital $4,000.
The Gate City Building and Loan 1850
citation filed an amendment yesterday en-
larging its powers 80 as to include the
"accum ulatiou and loan of money"
Charles Hall Adams has been appointed
commissioner of deeds in Mississippi for
the State of Texas
The governor has offered reward for
the capture of Bruno Maldonado, who
killed his wife and father-in-law, June %,
in Kinney county.
A. @. Prendergest, of Waco, has been
appointed judge in certain case wherein
District Judge Dickinson is disqualified.
EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT.
The scholastic census reports of the
following counties were received yester-
day by Superintendent Cooper: Milan
and Burleson.
The census report of Cook county
shows that there are seven deaf and dumb
pupils in that county.
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT.
The following reports we're received yes.
Sheriff-Hidalgo.
GEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT.
Prof. Comstock, who has been on a geo.
logical expedition in east Texas, has re-
turned and is now at work in the geologi-
cal rooms.
SECRETARY OF STATE.
The following charters were filed yes-
terday in the office of the secretary Of
state:
The Delaware Ditch Canal company
with principal office at Pecos City; capi-
tai, $4,000. Object: For purposes Of
irrigation. The canal is to run on either
or on both sides of Delaware river, in the
county of Ell Paso. Incorporators: Il
s. Church, W. D. johnson, John o. Fore
and j. E. Brown.
The Herald Publishing company, o.
| Denison; capital, $4,000. Incorporators
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-07-18
GEORGETOWN GLIMPSES.
Dolngs at the Chautauqua-Sub
iects of the Various Lectures.

Special Correspondence of the statesman.
GEoRaETowN, July 10. = Friday at III
o'clock the popular lecturer, Mr.. Dewitt
Miller entertained an immense audience
with an instructive review of "The
Stranger Within Our Gates" This ques-
ton of foreign immigration is one OF
great i'm port 10 our national life. Ii Is
also many sided question. Mr.. Miller's
view of the subject was mainly from
social and political standpoint, though he
gave due weight to all sentimental consid-
alton. To sum up, Mr.. Miller thinks they
have right to come, that they ought to
come, and that their yearly influx
adds largely to our national wealth.
The ballot box, however, should be
wisely guarded, as 1t is through
that channel the greatest danger threatens
Us. Wit and humor sparkled throug hout,
and the audience testified to its delight by
frequent and enthusiastic applause. The
pavilion was crowded, as business had
closed, court adjourned and everybody was
there, anxious to hear the noted speaker.
The people offered TO make up xlOO II
Mr.. Miller would deliver another lecture,
but he was forced to go to meet other en-
gsgements. He promised, however, to re-
turn next summer during the Chautauqua
session.
At $50 o'clock p. m. DR.. A. g. Hay
good, of Oxford, Ca, was introduced
TO a large audience, which he entertained
and instructed for an hour on the subject
of "The Negro" Hespoke OF the differ
emit races in their own Africa, of their iu-
PRODUCTION to this country and the subse-
ouent conditions and influences that have
made the negro what we find him. The
susceptibility of the race to educational
inf uences was also dwelt upon, and their
peculiar Characterization described with
correctness that plainly indicated that DR..
Haygood had studied his subject in all of
its lights and shades. We will have the
pleasure of two more lectures from this
we'll known speaker.
On wednesday, July II, excursion rates
will be given from any point In Texas 10
Georgetown; tickets good for three deys
Some of our finest speakers are booked
for these days, including Hon. viii Gum
back, of Indiana, the noted temperance
lecturer; Geo. W. Balm, Of Kentucky, and
Rev. d. ii. Snowden, Of Illinois. This may
be an opportunity of q lifetime TO many,
and ali who can possibly do so should
take advantage OF this excursion.
Monday and Tuesday will be days o.
unusual interest. At IL q. m. Mon
day Mr.. SDowden will lecture
on the subject, "The Cell Theor,
versus Creation" There will also he othei
exercises of interest during the day
Tuesday, at IL O'Clock, Gov. Comback leo,
lures on "Tne Invisible Some People.
Tuesday, at 4 p. m aud in the evening
fine lectures will be given. The Chat 81
qua management and people are please'
With the success of this term. Many hav'
spoken for places on the grounds for mex
year, intending TO build summer cottages
A census of tenters on the grounds wa
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-07-18
Death of Major Jackson.

Major A. M. jackson, prominent and
we'll known lawyer of this city, died at
$50 O'Clock last night. He had only been
sick short time, having been taken sick
day before yesterday with Inflammation of
the stomach. Major jackson was gal
liant Confederate soldier having served
with Sibley's command. He was also sec
rotary of state at one time. After the war
he settled at Seguin and devoted himself
to his profession. He removed to this
city, no viewer, about fifteen years ago where
he has resided ever since. He leaves
two sons, Messrs. M. P. jackson
and A. M. jackson, both attorneys of this
city, besides married daughter. Mr.. A.
M. Jackson, Jr., is in Galveston attending
the state bar association, and the sad news
was wired him last night. Mr.. jackson
has been reporter of the court of appeals
ever since that court was organized and
was chosen for the next two years by that
court Just before its adjournment. The
ii me OF the funeral has not yet been an
nounced.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-07-18
The State Health Officer.

Dr.. Rutherford, of Houston, the ener-
getic state health officer, was seen yester-
day by STATESMAN reporter in the cor
ridor of the Driskill hotel The doctor
said he came up to Austin to consult Gov.
Ross about quarantine matters of no in
terest to the public. At present there was
nothing that would indicate any trouble
ahead in the matter of public health. The
state, he said, is remarkably healthy at
present, and there was every reason to be-
lieve that the summer would pass without
the scare of an epidemic. Should any
danger arise from the outside, however,
he said he was in good shape to protect
the state. The Bessie Ross, the new
quarantine vessel, is beauty and as sea
worthy craft as was ever launched. The
doctor left last night for Galveston.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-07-18
Famous Floods.

Through the courtesy of Mr.. A. Deffen-
baugh, day watchmsn at the capitol, a
STATESMAN reporter yesterday obtained
the records of number of famous floods
in the Colorado river. A record of floods
was kept in book by Mr.. Baker, drug
gist who lived many years in this city, but
who is long since dead and Mr.. Deffen.
baugh has this book.
The towing shows the high water notch
of the most famous floods:
February, 1S43, river rose about thirty
six feet.
Marcs, 1862, river rose about thirty-six
feet.
July, 1869, river rose about forty-three
feet.
October, 1870, river rose about thirty
six feet
July, 1889, river rose about twenty-foul
| feet.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-07-18
Cupid'S Capers.

During the past week the following
marriage licenses were issued by County
Clerk Frank Brown:
j. F. Ourth and Miss Emma Fielder.
Jackson Ramey and Tomana Clifford.
William Moorish and Miss Matte
Glover.
Cicero CONS and Anna Eliza johnson.
Elijah Davidson and Mrs. Francis
Mederes.
George Tanuehill and Mary Jenkins.
Liolucha Civarello and Antonio Peu-
chati.
John Westland and Amanda Sjoholm.
Allen Manor and Lefty Davis.
George Lawton and Miss Esther Woods.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-07-18
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

M. Iherrisss was put out of the French
Chamber.
The Kansas Clty and Memphis railway
has reduced freights 2 cents per loo
pounds.
Commander chief Warner is urging
all Il. A. R. posts to attend the approach
ing grand encampment.
The governor of Arkansas has ordered
the disbandment of six military compa-
MES organized in st. Francis county.
Gen. Boulanger is charged with embez-
cling $4,000 from the French govern
meut.
Sir Charles Russell will withdraw from
the Parnell case.
The big strike at the Carnegie works al
Homestead, Pa, is over.
Boulanger presided at the banquet OF
the French colony in London yesterday.
The presidents family are at Deer
Park, Md.
The anarchists and socialists of New
York yesterday celebrated the Tooth anal
versary of the fall of the Bastile and com
mencement of the French revolution.