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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-17
TO REACH THE MOON.

Proposed Tower at the Worlds Fair With
Its Point in the Lunacy Regions.
LONDON Oc.. 10.-A we'll known Lon
don engineer, who was one of the 25c
members of the iron and steel institute
entertained in Paris last week by NJ.
Eiffel and the president of the French So
ciety of engineers, states that NJ. Eiffel
expressed his unbounded confidence that
the plan of the Paris tower, with some
slight mod fications which the French
had suggested to him, could be safely
adopted for a tower twice its height for
the American Worlds Fair in 1892, and
that with this plan a tower of any alti-
tude desired would present no engi-
neering difficulties whatever, but was
simply question of outlay. II
the American exposition commit
tee were ambitious to possess a tower,
1900 or 600 feet high, they had simply to
provide the funds and the structure would
spring from the ground in nine months
after the order was given. OF course
great care would have to be exercised in
the selection of a suitable site, as upon
this would very largely depend the sta
bility of the structure. When questioned
as to whether he would have any profess
sional connection with the construction
of the proposed American tower, NJ. Eiffel
said it was too early yet to reach any
definite understanding, but he was all
ready In communication on the subjec
with the New York parties.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-17
THE INDIAN QUESTION.

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ChickasaW squaW Men Dfsqualined-Tho
Crusade Against the Tribal System.
DHNIsoN, Tex, Oct 10.-Tbe supreme
Court Of the Chickasaw Nation mas gwen
. decision sustaining the legislative
amendment to the Constitution In regard
to squaw men, or white men. and the
rights they acquired by marrying Indian
women. The whites claim that under the
Constitution they have the same right to
hold property or Office or vote as Indians,
and as this decision will operate directly
against them it will cause trouble and
will prove a prime factor in a movement
to throw open to settlement all of the
Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations west of
the ninty- sixth parallel of latitude.
Fully 80 per cent. of the inhabitants of the
Chickasaw county are white and they will
petition Congress to allot the lands in
severaity. which means the complete dis
ruption OF the Indian Government
OTHER INDIANS AND sEvERALTY.
GUTHRIE, Ok Oct 10.-The Daily News
contains two column article written by
w. r. thompson, who has just returned
from another trip to the Iowa, Kickapoo
and Sac and Fox Indian reservations for
the purpose of ascertaining, if possible.
just how the Indians would receive the
Commission which is to be in Guthrie on
Saturday and whose intention it is to visit
the tribes mentioned and talk with them
as to taking the lands in sew
crafty. Mr.. Thompson was appoint
ed by the Iowas their attorney a
week ago and at that time that tribe was
about persuaded to accept the allotment
plan. Since then and during his absence
from the Iowas he learns that an influence
has been brought to bear on the Iowas by
the other tribes and several white men
counseled with them to change their
minds as to allotment. He says that the
Indians east OF Guthrie, who number in
all five tribes. are very much exercised
over the visit of the Commissioners and
keep On the go continually posting each
other as to developments. He speaks very
encouragingly of the country and says it
is far superior for agricultural purposes
to Oklahoma
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-17
Atchison Property For Sale.

CHICAGO, Oct. 1l-There is a strong
probability that before the first of the
year there will be large block of State
street property thrown on the market
When the Atchison road made its arrange
ments for entering the city it purchased
all the property between State street and
Fourth avenue as far north as Taylor
street With the company in the present
state OF failure to earn dividends on its
stock it has been concluded that the money
that is tied up in this real estate might
just as we'll be earning profit, and it is
understood now that before long the COM
pany will put on the market a strip 100
feet wide. fronting on State street and ex-
tending from Twelfth to Taylor street
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-17
CORN AND WHEAT.

The Kansas Wheat Crop Exceeding Pre-
vfous Estimates-The Corn Crop.
TOPEKA. Kan, Oct 10-Secretary
Mohler, OF the State Agricultural De-
partment has issued the following crop
report:
estimate just received at this ONCE of the aver
age product of winter wheat per acre, raise
that product over the estimate of month ago
one and a half bushels. AS wheat threshing
progressed throughout the State it was
found that the actual yield per acre
estimate previously placed upon it, One
months ago the average product per acre for
the State was estimated at 81 bushels. It is
now paced at 1888 bushels per acre. This il
believed to be conservative estimate, and
raises the total aggregate product of winter
wheat of the State to IS, 900 O48 bushels. On the
other hand the average yield per acre OF spring
wheat for the State is reduced from &c to 1916
bushels. giving an aggregate product of spring
wheat for the Sta te of .603 bushels and a
grand total product for the State OF .6,219, 81
bushels.
It is yet too early date for the final estima ate
of the corn product of the State, as that prod
uct can be determined accurately only after a
considerable portion of the crop has been har.
vested. 1t is believed, however, that the esti.
mate of month ago will be fully sustained.
This estimate on area OF $50, COB acres gives
total corn product for the State OF 276. Sal "a,
bushels.
With the exception of hog cholera reported
in mild form in twelve counties of the State
stock of all kinds is free from disease and is
reported in good condition.
During the month of September the condition
of ground for wheat sowing was reported good
generally in the eastern portion OF the State,
while in the central and western counties it has
been dry-in many cases too dry to plow. and
in consequence wheat sowing has been greatly
retarded, while in those counties which had
sufficient moisture wheat sowing was well ad-
vanced October /. In nearly all the counties OF
the State our correspondents say an increased
acreage of wheat will be sown this fall over that
OF last year. In a number of counties however.
where September drought prevailed the acre
age sown will depend on the rainfall during the
month OF October,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-17

ARKANSAS CITY. Kan, Oct. 10-Briga-
der General Merritt reviewed the troops
of the Department of the Missouri at
Camp Schofisld. south of this city, yester-
day. The review was witnessed by several
thousand people. The command will
break camp Friday morning and return to
their several posts for the winter. An
effort will be made to have the Govern
ment set apart about ten miles square
across the line in the Indian Territory as
permanent place for the maneuvers and
as school Of instruction. 1t is under
stood that General Merritt and the officers
with him are of the opinion that no better
point can DO selected for the purposes in
Dictated
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-17
M. Is. Church South.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Oct 1.-THE Meth
odist Church South met in annual confer.
ence at Murfreesboro. Tenn, Thurs
day, Bishop Keener presiding. The re-
port of Rev. DIR. David Morton,
secretary of the church extension board,
was read. The receipts to March 81 aggre-
gated S67. 91a 78 This is nearly SO 600 more
than was raised last year. Besides. there is
a pledge fund of $14. 042 Is There was dis
tributed of this fund and kindred sources
aid g $50 churches and parsonages In
twenty six States and Territories. ID. II.
Smith. business manager OK the publish
ing house. presented . statement showing
. satisfactory state of business.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-17


SANTA FEE, N. NJ. Oct. 10-Mrs Ada
St John has filed in the district court here
an application for divorce against John
p. St John. Jr, son of Kansas Gov
ernor. the apostle of prohibition. Two
years ago Miss Ada Helphenstine was an
attractive belle in Garden City, Kan,
and her parents were highly respected
people. John r. st. John. Jr,
was then conductor in charge
of a passenger train on the Atchison,
Topeka & Santa Fe road that ran through
Garden City. Thus the two young people
met and after the usual courtship mar
riage followed. Six months later they
agreed to disagree and separated. The
petition filed asks for divorce upon the
ground Of habitual drunkenness and fail.
ure to support his wife.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-17
Collecting /. Family Debt.

Passenger Ito sleeping-car porter)
-Aristobulus, suppose you never
suffered any of the evils of slavery.
Aristobulus sab. never was a
slave myself. My uncle. though. was
a slave for fifty years, and of co'se as a
family we've got a long account to
settle with the white race. sab. with
q hard, relentless look.) I'm getting
purity well even with 'em, sah.-Chica-
go Tribune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-17
A ChIldren,s Feud,

BRAINERD, Mimi. Oct "a feud has
long existed between the boys living on
the east and west banks of the Mississippi
river. and the west side boys declared q
war of determination against the east
siders. Armed with small breach.load-
ing rifles, two W. vt siders stationed
them selves behind an old saw mill
and fred on the others. firing across the
stream. The latter were armed with only
toy pistols, but stood their ground until
four rife snots were fired, the last shot
bringing down Bert Tracy, aged nine
years. the bullet striking him in the groin.
The little fellow will probably die. The
attacking children fed and have not yet
been found.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-17
Studebaker's House burned.

SOUTH BEND, Ind, Oct 10-The mag
nlncent stone house of Mr.. Glenn Stude-
baker, which cost $500, 900, was almost en-
tireiy destroyed by fire yesterday morn
Ing. The art gallery on the third floor
was filled with rare works of art and all
these were destroyed. The Insurance. was
but go. 600 September IL Mr.. and Mr..
Studebaker celebrated the twenty.
nfth anniversary of their marriage
and formally opened their magnificent
ne" residence. which was competed la st
February. The house stood unor 80
ural elevation. surrounded by smoothIv.
shaved lawns. With its m assive sails
its turrets and its irregular roofs il ,oore.s
like some feudal cattle
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-17
Approved Bv strong.

BOSTON. Oct 10-Ex-President Strong,
OF the Atchison road. says that the re-
organization plan as It has been outlined
strikes him as q very equitable arrange
ment and he expresses the sincere hope
that it may be successful Inquiry among
some Of the large security holders of the
company indicates that they are disposed
to regard it favorably, but most Of them.
before giving . pronounced opinion, want
the full Official details Of the plan. Some
sentiment 10 expressed against the per
cent. income bond, many holding that the
rate should be per cent, or, a. first pro-
posed, per cent It il stated that under
it, Kansas territorial chartsr the company
can not assess the stock.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-17
A chang. :. JEFFERSON barracks.

ST. LOUIS, Oct a-There has been q
change at Jefferson Barracks Colonel
Reuben F. Bernard, of the Eighth cavalry,
relieved Captain Theodore ]. Whit IN
command Of the barracks, yesterday.
Captain Whit was but temporary com.
mandant, Major Perry, whom Colonel
Bernard really succeeds, being absent on
sick leave Major Perry has been away
since june He II now in New York,
where he underwent an operation. He
has not yet recovered, and will not b able
to resume duty for some time. During
the Nodoc Indian war Major Perry re-
ceived . wound from which he has neveg
fully recovered
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-17

Rev. DR.. BELL, Editor of the Mid-Confi-
nent, Kansas City, Mo-, says in its issue of
Oct. 1st, 1887:
It is to be believed that DIR. Shailenberg-
er, of Rochester, Pa. has sure remedy for
Fever and Ague. A gentleman in our en-
ploy suffered greatly from Malaria, and
tried many remedies to no purpose; when,
seeing this ANTIDoTE advertised, tried it,
was Immediately relieved, and finally cured
This was two years since, and he has had
no return of his trouble
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-17

The Mayor Of Horace Burned to Death.
TOPEKA, Kan. Oct ia freight train
on the Missouri Pacific stopped q few
miles west of Astor, Greeley County, for
some slight repairs. The stop was made
on an incline, and when the engine started
of suddenly the train broke in two.
The rear part started down grade and
crashed into a west bound passenger
train. The caboose and one freight car
were pitched up over the passenger en-
CINE and caught fire. C. p. Oran, mayor
of the town of Horace. was asleep in the
caboose and was burned to death. The
people on the passenger train had all
been warned in time. and left the train.
The coroner's jury returned a verdict that
It was an unavoidable accident
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-17

THE man who is proftably employed is
generally a happy man. If you are not
happy 1t may be because you have not found
your proper work. We earnestly urge all
such persons to write to B. F. johnson &
Co., 1909 Main street, Richmond, Va, and
they can show you a work in which you can
be happily and profitably employed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-17

MRS SrAGaERs- are to have dear
mother tor dinner, James" Staggers-
"An right See that she is thoroughly
cooked"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-17
Kansas Odd Fellows.

TOPEKA, Kan, Oct 10.-The Grand
Lodge of Odd Fellows devoted yester-
day mornings session to the election
of officers. which resulted as follows:
Grand master, A. l. Vorhia of Rus
sell; deputy grand master. William
Matthewson. of Wichita; grand warden,
DR.. NJ B. Ward, of Topeka; grand secre-
tary, 8. F. Burdette, of Leavenworth !;
grand treasurer. l. c. Slime of Ottawa;
representative to sovereign grand lodge,
w. A. Germany, OF Fort Scott.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-17

Gin what light" asked the teacher, "dit
the Emperor Nero regard the Christians q
Romer' And the smart bad boy thought i
was torch-light.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-17

DID you ever go within mile of soap
factorys If so you know what material
they make soap of. Dobbins' Electric Soap
factory is as free from odor as char
factory. Try it once. Ask your grocer for it.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-17

IFyou are tired taking the large, old fash
ioned gripping pills, try Carriers Little Live
Pills and take some comfort. A man cam
stand everything. One pill a dose. Try them
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-17

Mr.. LABoUCHERE says that if the Prince
OF Wales were to appear in petticoats the
streets of London would soon be filed with
men in the same garments.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-17

and money experimenting with doubtful
remedies. when DR.. Pierce's Golden Medi-
cal Discovery is 50 positively certain in it's
curative action as to warrant its manufact-
urers in supplying it to the public. as they are
doing through druggists, under duly ex.
ecuted certificate of guarantee, that 1t viii
accomplish all it il recommended to do, or
money paid for it will be promptly returned.
1t cures torpid liver or biliousness, indi-
gestion or dyspepsia, all humors. or blood
taints, from whatever cause arising, SKIN
and scalp diseases, scrofulous affections,
mot excepting consumption, or lung-scrof-
ula), if taken IN time and given fair trial.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-17

In analyzing the contents of the stomach
Of an oyster nothing but vegetable matter
has ever been found.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-17

and promote digestion, take one of Carter.
Little Liver Pills every night. Try them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-17

-WIFE-"Am 1, then, never to have nv
own way!" Husband-"Certalnly, my
dovey; when we are both agreed YOU can
have your way, and when we differ rn have
mine -
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-17

| No STRANGER should visit the city without
smoking ''Tansill's Punch'' SC. Cigar.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-17

DON'T Wheeze and cough when Hale's
Honey of Horehound and Tar will cure.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-17

MARY-'Mebby I'm ugly now, mum, but
in me day I've broken great many hearts -
Mistress well, Mary, if you handled
hearts the way you do my best CHINA, I be-
Heve you''
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-17

Oregon, tho Paradise of Farmers.
Mild. equableclimate, certain and abundant
crops. Best fruit, grain, grass, stock country
in the world Full information free. Address
Oregon immigration Board. Portland Oregon
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-17

THERE Is undersigned humor in the remark
OF a Berlin correspondent that 1.-THE Gar Of
Russia is rather bombastic-"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-17

OF health and strength renewed and OF
ease and comfort follows the use of Syrup
Of Figs, as it acts in harmony with nature
to effectually cleanse the system when
coStlve or bilious. For sale in SOC and 81. 90
! bottles by all leading druggists.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-17

BRONCHITIS is cured by frequent small
doses of Piso's Cure for Consumption.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-17

WHEN the Car of Russia visits his father
in-law, the King of Denmark, he pays all
the expenses.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-17

sNEvKR BEFORE" says the Paris CORE
spondent Of the London Telegraph, ''has
work been SO abundant and so well re-
Enumerated in the city as during the exhibi-
ton season."
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-17

THE King of Italy recently visited the
tomb of Garibaldi and placed upon it a
wreath.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-17

Thousands of cures follow the use OF DR..
Sage's Catarrh Remedy. so cents.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-17

Ii afflicted with Sore Eyes use DR.. Isaa.
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. %
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-17

OYSTERS can not be fed by any artificial
means.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-17
IN COME RENEE.

WASHINGTON, Oct 9-The grand en-
campment of Knights Templar began its
session Immediately upon arriving at
Masonic Temple at the close of the parade
yesterday. Myron NJ Parker delivered
an address of welcome on the part of the
local committee and introduced District
Commissioner Douglas who welcomed
the Knights in behalf of the city. To both
addresses Grand Master Roome respond
cd and this closed the public exercises.
The encampment then began its busi-
ness in secret conclave The Iowa trouble
Immediately doomed up. a resolution boz
ing offered excluding the members from
that State from the session. This was
carried and the Iowa members somewhat
indignantly withdrew.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
Tussle with a Turtle.

Dink Melvin, the well-known fisher
man OF Albany. Ga, had novel and
exciting experience in capturing a
monster loggerhead turtle. He and n
companion padded in batteau eight
miles down the river in quest OF reeds
for fishing poles, and. while liesurely
floating down the stream, they spied
huge turtle some distance down the
stream, feeding on the shallow waters
OF the edge The patteau was stopped,
and Dink got out on the bank and slip
ped as near as possible to the feeding
turtle. While feeding the amphibious
creature would immersc his head fox
about minute in the water, gathering
its food from the shoaly bottom.
Dink Watched his opportunity. and
rs the turtle stuck his head under. he
ran swiftly and silently and caught it
by its long tail. Dick says that the
startled creature shot out into the deep
water with him on a lightning-express
schedule, and as long as it could roach
the bottom with its feet he was power
less to restrain its progress. When
they reached deep water in their ex-
citing russell tho struggle was more
even, with the advantage on the fisher
mans side, who had yelled mapfully
for the boatman to come to the rescue.
Dink held on to the monster. never
relaxing his grip on its rough caudal
appendage until the boat reached him,
when he was nearly up TO his armpits
in the river. The boatman came 10 his
assistance, and after most determiB ed
resistance on the turtles part. he was
finally turned over into the batteau on
his back.
The journey up the river was attend
ed by frequent encounters with their
struggling captive. which weighed $50
pounds.
When butchered, beside what the
fishermen themselves used, about 80
pounds of flesh were sold at 10c per
pound, aud the she'll brought them
81. 80, which made it bring in $1,000.
A good catch, that.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
That Coal-Oil Can.

There is something in housekeeping
that awakens all the small curiosity of
The people, says the San Francisco
Chronicle. The elegant lady OF society,
when she owns a fine house, is not
above commenting on the condition OF
the backyard OF her neighbours
establishment, noticing the blinds, or
the front steps, or the back windows,
or who goes in and who goes out l
shouldn't wonder il oven the million
aires wife knows how much milk the
next-door family takes and how much
bread. and is perfectly aware by
watching the butchers boy, what they
have for dinner.
Il am not bit curious" the lady
said mot a bit-and don't care what
my neighbors do; but that family
opposite must use coal oil all the
time"
NO" said her husband, ~ see the
gas burning now"
We'll, don't care. They must
burn about two gallons OF coal oil
every day"
What makes you think that?"
well, the old man there goes out to
the corner grocery with coal-oil can
three times day and brings it back
full of oil"
She worried her husband so much
about this extraordinary fact not be-
cause she wanted TO know, that at last.
having slight acquaintance with the
old man. no took the liberty to stop
HIM one day and ask him about it.
do you find coal oil 80 much cheap
or and more convenient than gas?"
mo; we don't use coal oil"
And what do YOU"
"You mean this coal-oil can?
That's all right Don't give it away.
am only flying the duck, rushing the
GROWER. This is beer"