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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04
ARMY SCANDAL.

How the Pluci<ed of West Point Manage to
Obtain Commissions.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Nov. Ca SEN
sation in army circles threatens to de-
velop here shortly and promises to
grow out of the recent promotion OF
certain enlisted men from the ranks to
Second Lieutenantship. A case in
point is that of young Garashe Ord, son
of the late General E. o. c. Ord. A few
weeks ago young Ord was examined by
the army board here and promoted from
second sergeant to Second Lieutenant.
General Stanley assigned him to COM
pany of the Eighteenth infantry sta
toned at Fort Clark.
Colonel La Sale, commander of the
post, is preparing protest against the
reception of Lieutenant Ord as COM
missioned officer in his regiment, on
the ground that his promotion was the
result of species of favoritism becom-
ing too frequent in the United States
1t is claimed by certain element OF
army officers that the sons of rich men,
politicians or army officers that fail to
pass the examination for West Point
are enlisted in the army with the un-
Outstanding that after serving a short
time they are given undue preference
over the ordinary private in the matter
of promotion.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04
INTERNAL REVENUE.
The Collections in Missouri, Kansas and tho
Indian Territory.

The Collections in Missouri, Kansas and the
Indian Territory.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 27.-The annual
report of the Commissioner of Internal
Revenue shows that the aggregate col
lectl ons in Missouri for the fiscal year
were IS, 662, 294. 90. By districts this was
collected as follows: First, under Free
man Barnum So. 676, SIG. As, under
Charles F. Wenneker s4 $50, 397. so;
Fifth, under Charles E. Hasbrook S39,-
504. "a, under Hiram f. Devol $780,
SIS. 20. The collections for the district
of Kansas. including Indian Territory,
were $780, 592 90, of which $50, 49, ~ was
collected under Nelson F. Acers, and
Sill. 1881 under Cyrus Leland, Jr.
The cigar factories in Missouri during
the past year consumed l, S57, sos pounds
of leaf tobacco. out of which were made
IS, ISL, obs cigars The factories of Kansas
used 357, orr pounds of leaf tobacco, out
of which were manufactured 16, 901, 06S
cigars The tobacco factories of Mis-
souri, during the year consumed 81. 800. =
24S pounds of leaf tobacco. 1913, 2S9
pounds of scraps, 1857, 1856 of stems. TO-
494, 205 pounds of 1icorice. 5,62s, 4s2
pounds of sugar and 1, Al, 965 pounds of
other material. Kansas does not cut
much of a figure in tobacco manufact-
uring.
Missouri prod uced more tobacco dur
ing the year than any other State in
the Union, the figures being Al, 795, 776
pounds of plug. 229, O7S pounds of fine
cut chewing, 4, 1877, 724 pounds Of smok-
ing, 5, 96S, S53 pounds of snuff and other
kinds, or total of SO, 731, 40 pounds
Virginia is next to Missouri in the pro-
duction Of tobacco and the latter State
exported more tobacco than any other
with Missouri second on the list Vir-
ginia exported 10. 16s, 4S7 pounds and
Missouri 5,O35. $50 pounds out of the
total exports for the United States of
17,64S, 612 pounds.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04
WINTER WHEAT.
The farmers Review on the Prospects
Flies Doing Damage.

The Farmers Review ON the Prospects-
Flies Doing Damage.
CHICAGO, Nov. 27.-The following will
appear in this weeks Farmers Re-
view: THE reports of our crop cor
respondents indicate that the general
condition of winter wheat in Illinois is
good but in many sections is badly
infested by the Hessian fly. This is
especially the case with the early sown
wheat The crop is improving under
late rains In Iowa very little winter
wheat has been sown and in some coun-
ties very little advance has been made
until recently on account of dry wealth
er. In other localities the crop is look
ing WELL Missouri reports an increased
average. The general condition through
out the State is good. Kansas has a
great increase in her acreage of wheat
Few complaints of the Hessian fly are
heard In large number of counties
the early sown wheat is fair and the late
sown is in very good condition and
growing rapidly. Michigan reports a
good increase in her acreage, and the
crop is in a generally prosperous condi-
ton. In Kentucky about the same
amount of winter wheat was sown as
last year. That sown early is reported
in good condition while the late sown
has not yet come up In fact some are
not yet done sowing. The condition of
the crop is poor. Few flies and plenty
of water are reported. Reports from
Indiana are discouraging. The early
sown wheat looks we'll and that sown
more recently is in medium condition.
The acreage this year is considerably
increased over last year. In Ohio the
increase in acreage is small but the crop
is reported good from nearly all Sec
tons Wisconsin has quite an increased
acreage of wheat sown. The condition
is good. We summarize the report OF
condition of winter wheat as compared
with an average as follows: Illinois SO,
Iowa IS, Missouri 80, Kansas 81, Michi.
gan SO, Kentucky 49, Indiana 90, Ohio
"a and Wisconsin 95.''
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04
stantord Accrued OF Bribery.

SAN Francisco, Nov. 27-Ex-State
Senator P. J. Murphy, who was nomi-
mated as the Democratic candidate for
the State Senate from this city, has OBJ
tanned an order from Superior Judge
Finn citing Senator Stanford to appear
before the court commissioner and an
swer to charges of bribery in the recent
election. Murphy charges that he was
defeated by his Republican competitor
because of money thrown into his dis
trict by Stanford, who was working to
secure a Republican majority in the
Legislature that would elect him again
to the United States Senate
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04
G~ner.I Inability

One by one the great generals OF the day
have passed away, out there is one general
who is ever with us-General Debility is
his name He is no respecter Of persons or
OF age or of sex. He imposes on the young,
and in an unfair fight with old age, comes OF
victor He is constantly battling against
good health. and his delight is to make man.
back, an aching side, weak kidneys, mac
tive liver, poor digestion, non-assimilation
OF food, extreme nervousness, universal
iaSsitude, short breath, unnatural fatigue,
easily disarmed by a use of DIR. John Bulls
Sarsaparilla- When this remedy is used to
counterfeit the attacks of General Debility,
ne Is made to retreat every time. In fact,
General Debility and Dr. Bulls Sarsapar,
lila cannot be in the same system at the
same time. Try it, and you will soon get
strong.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04
Oklahoma Wheat Fields.

GUTHRIE, Ok, Nov. 27.-The recent
rains in this section have made the un-
usually large acreage of wheat planted
look exceedingly fine. In August and
September the Atchison, Topeka &
Santa Fe railroad shipped into the Ter
ritory So 600 bushels of seed wheat and
distributed it among the destitute
farmers, who gave their notes at eighty
five cents bushel. due in one year,
without interest The scheme has
proved the proper one, as many an acre
of good wheat now exists in Oklahoma
that would not have otherwise been
nlantad.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04
Changes In the Union Pacific

BOSTON, Nov. 26-The meeting of the
Union Pacific directors was called at II
a. m. The reporters were excluded.
The designations of Messrs Charles F.
Adams, John P. Spaulding, James A
Rumrill and Samuel Carr, Jr., were &C
cepted and Jay Gould, Russell Sage, III.
B. Hyde and A. E Orr were elected
directors and took seats at the board.
Sidney Dillon, already director, was
elected president
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04
The Brazilian Fleet.

NEW YORK, Nov. 26.-The Brazilian
fleet consisting of the ironclad Aquid-
aban, Rear Admiral Carlos b De Sill
viera and wooden corvette Guaneba
Captain Noronha, arrived at this port
last evening. The former grounded in
the lower bay and her consort is an
chored beside her. The United States
steamers Yorktown and Dolphin re-
ceived the visiting men of war and ex-
changed courtesies The revenue cut
ter Chandler, which was placed at the
disposition of the health officer, Will
liam Smith, and DR.. Skinner, boarded
both the Brazilian vessels in the lower
bay. ALI on board were found we'll.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04
minneapolis Mills.

KYINNEAPoLIa, Mimi. Nov. 29-The
Northwestern Miller says: 1.-The mills
manufactured a very large amount of
Nour last week, the figures not having
been exceeded more than three times
before. The aggregate of the output
was 1SS, ITO barrels averaging 31,361
barrels daily, against i9l,O barrels the
previous week, 153, SIS barrels for the
corresponding time in 1889 and 11s. 400
brrrels in 1888 Now that navigation
has practically closed and freight rates
are 81 90 IS cents per barrel higher to
Sho seaboard, there is strong probabil.
sSy S9 the flour output decreasing"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04
Counselman Must Answer.

CHICAGO. Nov. 26.-In the celebrated
case of Charles Counselman, head Of
the noted grain house of that name,
who has refused to answer the interrog-
atories OF the Federal grand jury re-
gardipg the alleged receipt of COM
missions, rebates and cut rates
on grain from the Rock ISL
and and other Leading Western
railroads, Judge Blodgett in the Federal
court this morning rendered a decision
under which Counselman is compelled
to answer. This is a signal victory for
the Interstate Commerce Commission
erS
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04
Defeat for the Ministry.

PARas. Nov. 29.-In the Chamber of
Deputies NJ Rouvier, Minister of
Finance, proposed that the house pro-
coed to discuss the new loan of 700, 0O0,-
600 francs before taking up the budget
of receipts NJ Pelletan moved to post
pone the loan bill until the budget had
been considered and the motion was
agreed to by vote of so 8 to 24a This
was defeat for the Government but
M. Rouvier intimated as the diversive
vote had not affected the essen tial prin-
cipie OF the budget he would not ask
he chamber for a vote of confidence
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04
a So. so Paper for S1.75.

TIE YoUTH's COMPANION gives so much
for the small amount that it costs it is no
wonder it is taken already in nearly Half a
Million Families. With its fine paper and
beautiful Illustrations, its Weekly Illus
trated Supplements, and its Double Holiday
Numbers, 1t seems as if the publishers could
not do enough to please By sending 81 as
now you may obtain it free to January, and
for full year from that date to January,
1892 Address, The YOUTHS COMPANION,
Boston, Mass.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04

BEFORE the use of Prlckly Ash Bitters
became general throughout the South and
West. 1t was fearful dose Of Blue Adss, -
and daily doses of ouinine, that was forced
down the Threats of sufferers from all ma
larial troubles. In place Of such obnoxious,
narrowing curatives, Prickly Ash Bitters,
with its mild, soothing action now holds
supreme sway, and after one trial, its use
when necessary, is forever established
You who have sick-headaches, sour ston-
achs diseased liver or kidneys, can DO no
better than TO give it q trial
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04
How's This.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that can not be
cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure
F. j. CHENEY & Co, Props, Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j.
him perfectly honorable in all business
Transactions, and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm
West & TruaX, " holesale Druggists, Toledo
Walding, kinnan q Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Testimonials free.
Price, 75c. pei bottle Sold by all Druggists.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04
q Morrow Majority.

U9RrFoRD, Conn, Nov. 20-The
State Board of Canvassers. consisting of
ehG Secretary of State. the Treasurer
cad Comptroller. met at the Capitol yes
Gerday. The official canvass Of the total
Vote for Governor is as follows: Norris.
D., 81. 664; Merwin, R Ga, 975; all others,
S,662. This gives Morris 81 majority
ever all. He will be the next Governor
M Connecticut
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04

Excellent advice always Adopt it in the
treatment of kidney and bladder inactivity,
and you win avoid danger Healthfuiiy,
but moderately, impel these organs. II slug
glsh, to act by the use OF Hostetter's Sfom-
ach Bitters. no less a diuretic than tonic
and general alternative Don't forget, also,
the timely aid it affords when malarIai. hver
and rheumatic complaints manifest them
selves
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04

WLTER-''Do you object to cigars, Miss
Porter Miss Perte-.sNever, unless they
are lighted "-Somerville Journal
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04
The people at the Worlds

The people at the Worlds
Dispensary of Buffalo, n. "
have a stock-taking time once
a year and what do you think
they do? Count the number
of bottles that've been re-
turned by the men and women
who say that DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery or
DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton didn't do what they said
it would do.
And how many do you
think they have to count.
One in ten? Mt c71e a,s Jfoe
hundred!
Here are two remedies
one the Golden Medical Dis
covery, for regulating and In
vigorating the liver and purify
ing the blood; the other, the
hope of weakly wcmanhood,
and they've been sold for
years, sold by the million bot
ties; sold under a fosztl0t
guarantee, and not one In five
hundred can say:
1T was not the medicine fol
mel I"
And-is there any reason
why you should be the one
And-supposing you are what
DO you lose Z AdsozAte5
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04

WISH the world knew how good a rem
edy DR.. Bulls Sarsaparilla is for general
debility and lifelessness. 1t gave me
strength when 1 was weak and my health
was failing. l enjoy life for the first time
in years.-Mrs. j. D. Goode, Portsmouth, O.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04

TIE best cough medicine is Piso'S Curs
for Consumption. Sold everywhere sc
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04

ANYBODY could tell that the reason why
clocks get into the penitentiary is to do
time--Bufalo Express
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04

.'DoN'T hang to my skirts and cry so,''
said mamma. to her peevish and pale look
ing little girl. Ali mother, if YOU would
give it DR.. Bulls Worm Destroyers it would
soon feel well, and contentedly play with its
blocks and toys.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04

factions speak louder than words" IN.
less you happen to be using the telephone
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04

ACTORS, Vocalists, Public Speakers praise
Hale-s Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one minute.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04

Is IT economy to save a few cents buying a
cheap soap Or strong washing powder, and
lose dvlldrs in ruined rotted clothesa If not,
use Dobbins' Electric Soap. white as snow,
and as pure. Ask your grocer for it
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04

Ny friend, look here you know how veal
and nervous your wife is, and you know tina
Carter's Iron Pills will relieve her Nov
why not be fair about it and buy her box
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04

LIVE OAK, ALA, Dec 18th, 1886.
Messrs. A. T. SHALLENBERGER & Co.
Rochester, Pa. GentS:-Last spring re-
ceived by mail bottle of your Andidote for
Malaria for my brother. who had chllls for
more than six months. He frequently broke
them with Quinine. but they would soon re-
turn. 1 gave him the Antidote and he has
not had chill since 1t has made a pernaG-
rent cure. Yours truly.
W. W. PERDUE.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04
LIVE OAK, ALA, Dec. 18th, Il

THE farmers poultry has one advantage
over the owner-it is always sure of a crop.
Lowell Courier.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04

A GIRL who married poet found that, in
stead OF improving, things grew verse and
Verse.-Binghampto Leader.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04
Edison's Inventive Faculty.
One Profession Safe.

First Worker (gloomily)-Women are
crowding into every department of in
dustry and lowering our wages.
Second WORKER amt afraid of 'em.
First Worker-You're not? What are
you?
Second Worker-A cook. IN. Y.
Waaklv
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04

DESERVING OF CoNFIDENCE-There is no
article which so richly deserves the entire
confidence of the community BROWN 5
BRONCHIAL. TRoCHEs. Those suffering from
Asthmatic and Bronchial Diseases, Coughs,
and Colds should try them. Price 25 cents.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04

WHEN Noah's ark lit on Mount Ararat
after the flood it was the first arc-light on
record.-Philadelphi Times.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04

NOTHING is half so rough on a man as q
two days beard, unless it is his NV under
clothing.-Elmira Gazette
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04

MAHER & GRoSH. Toledo. Ohio. are thor
oughly reliable and viii do as they agree.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04

AN athlete strong enough to break a pair
OF oars must have q robust frame.-N. o.
Picayune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04

FINE sleeping-car costs about S13, COO
Such cars are not owned by the porters.-
N. o. Picayune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04

SOME anglers assert thatthe keen sighted
ness of a troutis due to his ''specks.'-Bo
ton Courier.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04

For every Industrious man there is an
idle one wanting to borrow money of him.
Atchison Globe.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04

Write at once for our HOLIDAY and FALL
DRY GOODS CATALOGUE. Send your
name and address now. JOHN YORK, SS7,
9S0 and Se1 Q. Halsted Street, Chicago, HI.
SAMPLES OF DRY GOODS SENT UPON REQUEST.
uOaAH THIS RAPEE svsJ sEs vrAA
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04

BILIoUsNEss, dizziness. nausea. headache,
are relieved by small doses of Carriers Lit
tie Liver Pills.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04

'iDoN'T be shy" said the paternal crasy-
fish II can't help it, was the reply II
am naturally backward" - Washington
Post
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04

'IT's my turn nowI'' as the dago's wife
said when she relieved him at the hand
organ.-Boston Traveller.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04
TOLEDO WEEKLY BLADE.

Best Family Weekly Newspaper Ruhlis bed Ine
circulating every and Territory Of The
Union subscribers Everybody invited 20 send
a specimen copy At the same time send the SC
dress of dozen of fr1encs The blADE
popular 81 Is the easiest Of al
papers o q club for e1oSo day raising cfnbs
Write for particulars THE BLADE Toledo, Ohio.
aNSAHE IHE PAPEk srcy
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-04

1t was not the medicine fol
mel"
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1890-04-10
Htstorx of Finger Rings.

Nobody seems TO be able TO tell ex-
ictly when finger rings were worn first
said dealer recently. The wearing Of
finger rings has been almost universal,
and the custom began at a very early
period of the worlds history. Some ira
ditions say that Tubal Cain was the first
one 10 decorate his fingers with dainty
piece of metal.
Tho first authentic reference 70 finger
rings occurs in the Old Testament, where
Judah's signet ring is mentioned. Ii is
also evident that they were in use among
the Egyptians at that time, for Pharaoh
is said to have taken the ring off his own
finger and put it on Joseph's hand when
he made him ruler over Egypt.
The Egyptians were evidently very
fond of rings. for the hands of female
mummies that have been found have
been profusely decorated with rings,
many of them having very costly ones
ON every finger. The poorer class seem
to have worn rings, too, but of cheaper
material. such as bronze, glass and pot
terry. The ancient Chaldeans and Per-
slams used 10 wear rings.
In those days rings seem to have been
worn not so much for ornament as for
practical purposes. They were used for
sealing. The Romans used to wear signet
rings of iron, and every free man had
the right TO wear one. Ambassadors in
the early days used to wear gold rings as
part OF their official dress. This priv
ilege of wearing rings was afterward ex-
tended to chief magistrates and senator's.
The emperors used TO confer this right
upon those whom they wished to favor.
Nowadays the wearing of rings has no
particular significance except the we'd
ding ring or the engagement ring. Any
body who wants to and who can afford
to purchase one can wear a signet ring.
The custom of wearing rings is a very
popular one, and the manufacture of
them forms one of the most important
branches of the jewelers. industry New
York Mail and Express.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1890-04-10
BOLD HICHKlY ROBBERY
IN Broad Daylight Near the Black
HlIs Yesterday.
Matte, the midget ana Her CoDPsa-
io1 Ass4iIsd - Five fouag f0uEhs
-Ths A.a Kans-Ihs Girl hobbed.

The local toughs have nick-named
Matte Gleason The Midget" f" and the
police recognize her as among the worst
Of her kind. Yesterday Matte ap-
peared at headquarters aud told : story
which, # true. may ma 4 sequel ~
landing somebody Ia the penitenuary.
she stated that while walking with =
male friend IN the vicinity OF the
BLACK Hills," about 40 p. n. yester-
day, she Was sss2iled by fiye or SIX
young men. Her ehaperon took fright
and fled. When thus unprotected
her assailants continued to press on and
attacked her. They either threw her
down or held her up. which in this case
amounts 10 the same thing, and desisted
not until they had robbed her OF her
purse, containing three dollars.
Detectives were directly put upon the
track OF the robbers, aud yesterday
afternoon three young suspects were
brought IN. Their names are Harry
Knapp, George Mum aud Michael
Broersma. The rest of the gang Will
doubtless De apprehended today.
The officers say tins IS the remnant Of
the gang which, two years ago, made
the vicinity OF the BLACK Hills" dan
gerous. They were broken up that time
on account of their disgraceful treat
ment OF half-witted glrl whom they
kept confined IN a deserted house for
over a week, subjecting her TO the cruel
est outrages. They stocked the house
with barrel of beer and sundres, and
the entire gang held high carnival. The
police finally spoiled their tea-party.