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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-04-11
HOPE FOR THE WEARY.

Good Fruit Yet Left For Industrious Place
Hunters.
WASHINGTON, April 4.-There are a num-
Der of important offices yet to be filed by
nomination of the President and appoint
ment by heads of departments. These in
clude the following: Justice of the SUI
preme Court Solicitor-General, Commits
sioner of the General Land-office, Com
missioner of Indian Affairs, Public Printer,
Superintendent of the Bureau of Engrav.
ing and Printing, Minister to Germany,
Minister to China, Consuls- General to
Liverpool and Paris and all the consulates,
the officers of the District of Columbia, in
Guiding two commissioners, marshal,
recorder of deeds and register of Wills
two civil service and one Inter State Com
merce commissioners, local officers at New
York and neutrality-suspicious. coll
lectors and surveyors of the port, etc.
This list is sufficient to keep the place
hunters in Washington for several weeks
yet, and they will be accompanied by Sem
ators and Representatives who are not
satisfied to leave the selection of the for
tunate nominees to the executive depart
ment without their advice and suggestion.
Developments indicate that the Office of
Public Printer will be bestowed upon none
of the gentlemen who have been so far
named in connection with it.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-04-11
DESTRUCTION OF LEOLA.
"A Thriving Town Wiped Out BY the Da
kOta Fires.

"A Thriving Town Wiped Out BY the D8-
kota Fires.
ABERDEEN, Oak, April 5.-The terrific
story of the complete destruction of Leol a,
the county seat of Mcpherson County, has
been brought in by courier. Leola was a
fine little town Of 5000 inhabitants, and
the country for miles around was we'll
settled with Industrious and thrifty peo-
pie. 1t is twenty five miles from railroad
and telegraph facilities, and it is difficult
to get complete information. Out of
thirty places of business, including two
banks, two newspapers, two churches,
three or four hotels and all lines of bus
mess, butfour are left standing, and out of
from thirty to forty residences less than a
dozen remain. The loss is practically
complete and will reach $50, 900. The
Thomas Ardell are terribly burned and
the couriers say they can not live. Parties
who drove across the country to Westport.
the nearest railroad station, say that the
surrounding country is nearly devastated
Hundreds of farm houses are in ashes and
carcasses of burned stock are lying along
the road. The news continues to come in
slowly and shows the details Of q great
disaster. It is probable that not one-tenth
of the damage is yet reported. Editors
Herried and Beach, of Leola, are in the
city. They will publish their paper in Alb
erdeen at present. Nothing definite is
known about rebuilding. Citizens here
held a meeting in the afternoon to take
measures for relief Scores of farmers
are without seed wheat, stock, buildings
or implements to commence spring work
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-04-11
A NAVAL MONSTER.

Description of a New Coast Defense Weasel
to be Built by Uncle Sam.
WASHINGTON, April 5.-The new coast
defense vessel, bids for which were re-
ceived yesterday. will be departure in
design from any vessel in the navy, and
Captain Tichlorn, who is acting as chief
of the bureau of construction, is confident
that she will be the most formidable YES
sci for her displacement of any in the
world and able to cope with any thing
af1oat- She approximates the monitor
type and is of 5000 tons displacement in
cruising trim. When she goes into action
by taking on monitor ballast she sinks
until her deck is but sixteen inches above
the water level, thus diminishing the size
of the target exposed to an opponent The
sides covering the machinery are to be
covered with sixteen inches of armour,
besides the protection afforded by the
coal bunkers. The barrels containing the
guns are to be of sixteen inch stsel and
the deck will be of steel two inches thick.
She will be PIG feet long, 45 feet beam,
lax feet deep and has a speed of 16 knots.
At this speed she can steam 632 miles, but
at ordinary cruising speed (about knots)
newing her coal supply.
But the most remarkable feature will be
the tremendous power of the armament
In the forward barbette, mounted on a
turntable and manipulated by hydraulic
power, the vessel will carry a 16-inch
rifle. weighing ITO tons and 40 feet long
one of the largest guns afoat. In the rear
barbette there will be a 12-inch rife,
weighing 46H tons. A 15-inch dynamite
gun 30 feet long will project from the bow
and in other places the vessel will carry
six 49, Founders, three 9-pounders, two g.
Founders and four 2 pounders-all revolv-
ing cannon. Rapid firing guns, machine
guns and electric search lights on a hol-
low steel military mast will complete the
ship, which will take three and one-half
wears to build
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-04-11
THE BROOKLYN IN DISTRESS.

The United States Man-of-War Relieved
BY British Steamer.
PENSACOLA. Fla, April 4-The informa-
ton that the United States man-of-war
Brooklyn was found at sea in distress and
out of provisions was brought to this port
by the British steamer Falshaw, Captain
Bennett. yesterday. On Tuesday, March
26, the Falshaw sighted a vessel
flying flag of distress and signaling for
the Englishman to come closer. They were
then in latitude 3.42 north, longitude GO. 81
west The Falshaw bore down upon the
vessel and learned that the stranger was
the Brooklyn. The Brooklyn had broken
her main shaft, and other machinery was
out of order. In addition to this they
were very short of provisions and
asked the Englishman to assist
them. This Captain Bennett did most
literally. The Brooklyn was proceeding
under sail from Honolulu to New York
and had been at that time 157 days at sea.
All aboard the Brooklyn were WELL and as
the ships parted company the Yankee tars
made the ocean ring with their cheers for
the Britisher. The Brooklyn had encoun-
tered three severe gales, one Of which
lasted for three days.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-04-11
KANSAS CROPS.

The State Board OF AgrIealture Iseass .
H1attering Report.
TOPEKA, Kan, April 6-The State Board
Of Agriculture reports now in from abcut
500 correspondents, representing 100 coun-
ties of the State, show that wheat rye,
live stock of all kinds, fruit and grasses
in nearly every county ia the State are In
unusually good condition. In some sec
tions Of Western Kansas wheat made q
small growth in the fall by reason
Of dry weather sud the drought
being continued into early winter
there was much anxiety among
farmers with respect to It's condition The
winter. however, being extremely mild
and later on moisture coming in the form
of snow and in March abundant OF r.in
falling. the wheat was Brought out In
splendid shape. Probably the plant hss
never shown a more vigorous and thrifty
growth throughout the State at this date
than at present
The winter being extremely mild and
feed abundant stock generally wintered
we'll
The increase in area sown 10 wheat in
the State in the fall of 1888 rs compared
with that sown the previous year is "a per
cent, which gives q total area for the
State of /, 1856 427 acres on an excess OF
255, 4S4 acres over that of the previous
year. The per cent. reported winter
Killed amounts practically to nothing. The
general condition Of the plant as COM
pared with full stand and uniUpaired
vitality is practically 100 per cent
The area sown to rye in the fall Of 1883
varies but little from that sown the pre-
vious year and the condition of the plant
100 per cent. compared with the average
condition.
Livestock. with the exception of a few
cases of distemper among horses and
cholera in mild form among hogs, is
generally free from disease and in good
condition.
The season is reported throughout the
State as at least two weeks earlier than
usual and the ground amply supplied with
moisture and generally in an excellent
condition for crops. Chinch bugs are re-
ported in a few counties in the State, but
not in sufficient numbers to excite alarm
among farmers. On the whole the con-
dition of the State is excellent and farm
ers are greatly encouraged and hopeful
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-04-11
UNUSUALLY GOOD.


TIE Outlook FOR This Years Crops n
TOFxKA, Kan, April x-The Kansas
Farmer presents to it, readers this week .
comprehensive report from special corre-
spondents in nearly every county in the
State, showing the condition of things
generally among the farmers on the first
day Of this month. Summarizing the re-
ports IT says: Tho outlook il unusually
good The acreage of wheat isveyy large
and the condition is extra good Winter
wheat acreage was considerably enlarged
last fall over previous years since 1854
and there has been more spring wheat
sown this spring than ever before in any
one year. The feeling among farmers il
that this will be . good wheat year in
Kansas, and they have prepared accord
ingiy. Every county report except one
gives the condition good and very good.
The oats acreage will be larger than
in any previous year; it is up
nicely all over the State and doing
well. The corn acreage will be larger
than ever before. Most of the corn ground
was plowed in the fall and is now in good
order for spring work. The fruit prospect,
except peaches, is good, and the peach
crop will be much larger than In any Of
the last i've years. An unusually large
quantity OF feed was saved last fall. Feed
Is now abundant and stock of all kinds in
good condition. Grass is started nearly
and is growing fast. In all the western
counties sorghum, kaff1r corn milk maize
broom corn and sweet potatoes will be
grown largely, as experience has shown
them to be we'll suited to the climate and
soil of that region. The prospect is en-.
couraging all over the State.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-04-11
The Brooklyn All Right.

WASHINGTON, April 5.-No apprehension
is felt at the Navy Department on account
of the United States steamer Brooklyn,
which British steamer reported with a
broken shaft sailing foF New York. The
shaft was broken while on the China sta
ton, and the accident was reported to the
Department and led to her being ordered
home under sail by way of Cape Horn, the
easiest passage for sailing vessel, instead
of by way of Cape of Good Hope, which
would have been her course under steam.
The Department heard from her from St
Thomas. long after she was spoken of by
the British vessel. All hands were well
and she is expected at New York in about
two weeks.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-04-11
A Brave Woman

ALBANY. No., April about 7:30
O'Clock Tuesday evening rapid pistol
firing was heard in the direction of the
Jail and it was soon learned that two
noted and desperate burglars had drilled a
hole in the wall of the Jail and in one
minute more would have escaped had not
Mrs Jennings. the underground wife of
Sheriff Jennings, heard the bricks falling
and though alone at the time, her husband
being up in the city on business, pluckily
seized one of her husbands revolvers and
opened fire on the hole. Friends ran to
her assistance and the prisoners were
locked in their cells The best citizens
have raised q nice sum. and the gallax
lady will have nice memento.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-04-11
CHARGED WITH TREASON.

Why General Boulanger Fled From Paris
To Be Tried For Treason.
PARIS. April 5.-The Government hav.
ing made application to the Chamber Of
Deputies for authorization to summon
General Boulanger bsfore the Senate for
committee was appointed to consider the
subject 1t consists of ten in favor of and
one against the request. The result Is q
foregone conclusion. The General will be
accused of conspiracy to subvert the Re-
public. In making the request the Gov.
eminent submitted statement to the
Chamber. in which it reviews the case of
General Boulanger since the commute, and
charges him with attempting the destruc-
ton of the Republic. 1t declares that his
offense comes under the sections of the
penal code dealing with conspiracy and
attempts to overthrow the established
Government. The Ministry have asked
the Chamber of Deputies to sanction the
prosecution of General Boulanger. The
Boulangists and members of the Right
denounced NJ. Meline, the President of the
Chamber, for reading the Governments
statement relative to Boulanger and called
own work.
General Boulanger has left the city amid
the laughter of the Opportunists and with
faint applause on the part of his followers.
Request made by the Ministry for the
Chamber to sanction the prosecution of
General Boulanger came up for discussion
yesterday and then followed one of the
stormiest of the many angry and exciting
debates that have in recent years occurred
In the Chamber of Deputies. 1t was a
long while before the semb2ance of a vote
could be taken, but sanction was finally
given by a vote of $50 to 1873.
The Generals flight reads like q scene
from a light opera Followed by his faith
full shadows, the police, he called on
Monday night upon certain fair lady in
the Rue de Berri-a lady who is separated
from the Generals late friends and enter
tanners in the Royalist Faubourg St Ger.
main by a huge social chasm. A few min
utes later the General reappeared attired
in a fashy-looking check costume and
skulked away to the northern terminus
with his trembling charmer leaning upon
his arm. AT Mons the General left the
train and there, with the assistance Of NJ.
Rochefort, concocted his manifesto. In il
he says that he will not submit to a trial
by the Senate, but he is willing to be tried
before magistrates or jury.
The Journal des Debats says: "Since
ruined anybody else made General Bou'
that his recent weak proceeding will ruin
or diminish his prestige"
NM. Laguerre, Laisant and LeHerisse
have gone to Brussels to consult with Cen
eral Bouranger. NJ. Laguerre, before his
departure. said that he and his two asso'
ciates would return on Saturday to tacf
Judgment
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-04-11
Boulanser's flight.

BRUSSELS, April 4-General Boulanger
and NJ. Arene, a member of the French
Chamber of Deputies, arrived at Mons,
Belgium, yesterday morning. They were
met at the railway station by NJ. Roche
fort. The party then repaired to the Ho-
tel Monarque where they held a confer
ence. General Boulanger has issued
a manifesto from Brussels to the French
people. He says that he will
not submit to a trial by the SEN
ate, but that he is willing to be
tried before magistrates or a jury. In
conclusion General Roulanger says he will
await the elections which will make the
Republic habitabie honest and free.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-04-11
May Go To London.

BRUSSELS, April 5.-General Bou!anger
informed a reporter yesterday that he
would go to London if he was expelled
from Belgium. General Boulanger said
he was about to send q communication to
the procureur's agent at Paris in which he
would offer to appear at the assize court
and meet any charges that might be
brought against him in proper legal man
ner. He declared he would never submit
to the Senate. He denied that he had
harbored designs against England. Gem
eral Boulanger paid visit to NJ Bernaer,
the Belgium Prime Minister.
The North German Gazette says: "Bou-
LANCER prefers to pose as a pretender to
risking arrest"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-04-11
Put a Paper weight on This.

Put Paper weight on THE
CHICAGO, April 5.-The Wabash railway
has issued instructions to its agents to re-
fuse under pain of discharge any commits
sions offered them by other roads cit is
simply a move to get in out of the wet
said w estern passenger agent, when his
attention was brought to the matter.
s'There is going to be row between the
Eastern and Western roads on the subject
of commission paying. and the Wabash.
although . Western road, is q member OF
the Central Traffic Association, and, il
seems, proposes to side with its associa-
taon- You mark my words that there will
be . row within . month ON the commits
sion question:
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-04-11
Missouri Finances.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, April 4-State
Treasurer Nolan has made the following
report OF the condition of the Treasury De-
partment for the month just ended: Bal
ance on hand March l, 8. 3a5. 14S. SO; re-
ceipts during March, $251. 212 SO; disburse-
ments for the month of March, $146, 619. 80;
balance on hand April 1, e. 429, TAI. p
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-04-11
Edwiu Booth Improyed.

ROCHESTER, N. Y, April 5.-The condi-
ton of Mr.. Booth was much improved
yesterday. He arose at $50 o'clock and
was shortly thereafter visited by DIR. c.
R Sumner who found him able to speak
quite plainly. Mr.. Booth breakfasted in
his room. Mr.. Booth, accompanied by his
valet, left on the 1O:3o O'Clock train for
New York
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-04-11
At Their old Tricks.

WINNIPEG. Man., April 4-Advices
from Fort Mcleod state that the Mormon
colony in that vicinity are openly prac-
ticing polygamy, despite the orders of the
Government Attention has been officially
called to the matter, and the Government
will either enforce obedience to the law or
compel the Mormons to leave.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-04-11
The Nanticoke Safe.

CHICAGO, April News was received
yesterday morning of the arrival at Key
West of the steamer Nanticoke. ALI on
board were we'll. The Nanticoke is the
vessel which was supposed to have been
In collision with the Haytien gunboat
Conserva one day last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-04-11


~ 4 CHURCH (6enan seciety)-PreaeAina
every Sunday, ~ 7s00 p. m; l3D0 ~ 1880 - n
everv other Sunday af1er Nov~& Sabbath seAsol
at2 p. m. Prayer and praise sssvies Wednesday
eve1ing ut 5:3o.
CATHOLIC CHUBCU-Services - the secss1
Ieuth Sundays of essA month. Ma commences
luripg summer at 9:lS m, in winter at 10:45 n
Rev. Father DIssELCKx1. Pastor.
METHODIST EPISCOHALr1Corner Fczest avenue
and Morton street, W. R Watson, pastor. Ser
vices every Sabbath, DsEning and evening, Sun
T1esday evening, prayer meeting ThWsoey fsen-
ing
CONGREGATIONAL,LCoe Broadway snA Stone
street., W. A. Bosworth. pastor. Services every
Sunday at 10.45 .. m. and 5So p. m. Prayer nees-
ing Thursday night, young peoples meeting Tues
day night; Sunday school Al p:45.
eRESBYTERIAN.-Corner Broadway and William
avene, J. w. Thompson. pastor Services every
Sunday At II q IN. and 7.30 - m, Sunday school
$50 a m Teachers meeting every wednesday
and prayer meeting Thursday evenings.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ut school house first sid
third Sunday 81 each month Rst- Haering, Hes-
tor.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH@Services At the CoOs
House the second and fourth sunday OF every
month at II e'eleek r. Sunday school every
Sunday at p. m.
GERMAN United Evangelieal-(New Lutheranl
Services every Sabbath morning at IL O'Clock.
Sabbath school at 10 o'clock.
MISSIONARY BAPTIST (Colorede-Preaching
every Sunday at IL n m, and p. m. SUNDAY
School ats PM Prayer meeting On Thursday
n p
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-04-11

MILWAUKEE, Wis, April 3.-The result
of the judicial election in Milwaukee
County was very close. With one pre-
cinct in the city and four towns to hear
from the Democrats elect Judge Mann for
county judge and the Republicans ex-
Mayor Walber for judge of the municipai
court Frank e. Wolley, for clerk of the
municipal court is elected. The Democrats
also elect majority of the aldermen and
supervisors. The Labor vote polled was
very small
DEMOCRATS CARRY DUBUQUE
DUBUQUE. Iowa, April a-Stewart,
Democrat. was elected mayor by $50 ma
jority over Hayden. the nominee of the
Republican and Union Labor parties.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-16
State News Condensed.

Gov. Ross has returned from his
visit to Waco.
The charter of the Texas paper COM
pany is filed. Place of business,
Dallas.
The grand lodge Of Knights of Py-
thias hold their annual meeting in
Houston today.
The San Marcos Electric Light and
Power Co. is making preparation to
put in the electric light system right
away.
A train of II double-deck cars, con-
tanning l 300 hogs has passed through
Taylor, EN- route to the City of Mexico
from Kansas City.
Federal court opened at Paris yes
terday with Hon. Alex. Bowman, Of
the western district of Louisiana, pre-
siding.
lobe Cohen who owns a music
house at Sherman and one at Paris,
has filed deed of trust for the benefit
of his creditors.
A negro and a we'll known young
white man are arrested at Hempste ad
as chicken thieves with Is fowls in
their possession.
Mile Straightforward, woman of
i'll repute of Paris, is arrested on
charge of assault to murder George
Coudell, a carpenter.
The board of education meet in
day or two to pass upon plans for the
new building for the Sam Houston
normal institute.
n. p. Malone, of Hico, in fit of in
sanity, tried to commit suicide by cut
ting his throat with pocket knife.
A day or two after, he seized an AK
and tried to kill his wife. He was
shot by the sheriff, who did it to save
Mrs. Malone.
A young white woman has been
brought into Houston from the coast
who seems to be demented. She is I'M
BILE to tell what her name is though
she tells some things that indicate a
sane mind.
The late city election at Ell Paso
continues to be the most exciting
question of the day. The city council
has held three meetings to decide who
are to be the local officers without de-
finite results.
A windstorm struck Weimar early
Suuudy HofnluS anu ulu great uan-
age to buildings. Stables were blown
down and animals killed. The new
Casino building will have to be rebuilt,
| churches were blown down. The
Methodist church was lifted entirely
from its blocks and dropped four feet
away, suffering little damage how
| ever.
A young child is killed in Houston
by grabbing hold of a street car as it
was going on the track and being
crushed under the wheels.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-16
Boomers Pushing On.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, April 16.-The
latest news from the border is to the
effect that the troops are being with
drawn from the neighborhoOd of
Caldwell and other points on the
Kansas line, and the boomers are
rapidly getting ready to cross the
Cherokee outlet to the northern
boundary of Oklahoma proper.
They will move along the cattle trails
and will reach the border the latter
part of this week, and be ready to
rush across the line on the
22nd. The advance guard of the
old soldiers colony, principally
those from Ohio, Maryland and West
Virginia has reached Wichita and
will start for the territory Wednes-
day. They will bridge the Cimarron
river which cannot now be fOrded.
The high water in the Cherokee
strip and Oklahoma will cause much
delay and trouble to the boomers.
Many of those who have been in hid
ing in the valleys of Cimarron
and North Canadian have been
washed out and their tents and
stock swept away. The reported
damage to the Topeka and Santa Fe
bridge across Canadian river at Pur-
cell has bean repaired, and there will
be no delay to trains from the south.
Parties with Temporary buildings for
land offices at Guthrie and Lisbon,
left Arkansas City today and will
erect them as speedily as possible. A
stage line has been put on be-
tween Guthrie and Lisbon.
Several deputy United States mar
shals have started for Oklahoma
and other officers will follow at once.
Three wagon loads of coffirs left
Wichita yesterday for the territory
and as an evidence that trouble is
expected there, quite a number OF
wills have been made and deposited
with bankers. There has also been a
good deal of money left with bankers
to be sent to designated parties in
case the depOsitOrs are not heard
from in reasonable time.