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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-05-15
A GULF hAReOR.

Location on the Gulf Of Mexico-The Mouth
of the Calcasieu River-Interests Of West
ern Agriculture.
When all the States west of the Mis-
sissippi are looking anxiously for re-
lief to the agricultural interests, the
question is not how to produce more, but
how to get rid of the productions of
which that vast country is now capable.
With corn and oats worth but about q
dozen cents per bushel, and wheat, in
many parts, worth less than fifty cents,
the thrifty, industrious farmer is driven
to desperation in his efforts, not to raise
more, but to secure reasonable prices
for the great surplus which every day
accum ulates and seeks markets.
Where is our outlet? The increase Of
other industrial pursuits alone at home
is incapable of using the teeming prod
ucts of the soil of the great West The
Atlantic cities from Baltimore to Bos-
ton, including Philadelphia, New
York and numerous other ports, af-
ford our only outlet, while there is a
coast 900 miles nearer to us, with sea
frontage one-third larger than all this
Atlantic coast, lying idle for want Of
appropriations from the Government.
The interest of Kansas and Missouri
of the whole Northwest-is in securing
the nearest practicable route to the
Gulf. Take down the map and draw a
straight line to the Gulf, and the mouth
of the Calcasieu (Kal-ka-shu) river in
Louisiana is almost due south of Kansas
City at the northernmost projection Of
the Gulf of Mexico.
This part is a region so little known
that it has till very recently received no
attention. But already three railroad
corporations are looking anxiously
toward its development. The Kearney,
Hutchinson & Gulf railroad, leading from
Northwest Nebraska, on straight line
through Wichita, is claiming to have
sufficient backing to put it through; the
Kansas City, Fort Smith & South
ern railway is in operation in
that direction and the Kansas
City, Watkins & Gulf railroad has
construction engine at work sup
plying the tracklayers north of Lake
Charles, and sea vessels are entering the
mouth of that river laden with railroad
iron in prosecution of this enterprise.
This latter road contemplates contin-
uous route from the Gulf to Duluth, as
will be more plainly seen by reference
to this map:
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-05-15

doors exactly resembling those Of our
fire-proof Office safes at home in APP
pearance. The whole structure is
smoothly succeed and painted black.
The entrance is placed where most con-
venient to the owner.
The kura is built of a light frame
work of wood, between the openings OF
which is securely fastened open wicker
work of bamboo, writes a correspondent
of the Detroit Free Press. Then the
whole wall surface inside and out is
solidly filled with stiff plastic mud
taken from the bottom of the river, and
when thoroughly dried is smoothly Gov
cred with stucco, often treated orna-
mentally. No wood or other COM
bustible material appears on the surface
anywhere, and except for the color the
kura would form quite an ornamental
feature among the houses.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-05-15
QUAY SILL on DECK.
The Charges Preferred Against Him Do
Not Worry the Boss.

The Charges Preferred Against Him Do
Not Worry the Boss.
The Republican National COMMITTEES
is about to convene with reference To
organization for the Congressional CAM
paign- Some conscientious, high-mind-
ed Republicans have supposed that
Matt Quay would receive hint that his
services as chairman will be no longer
in demand. Others have fancied that
QUAY would feel it incumbent on him
self to retire.
These worthy but mistaken souls do
not understand either the chairman or
the organization over which he pre-
sides. Quay is managing politician of
great self-confdence and no scruple.
What does he stand charged with?
Nothing serious as he and his friends
view it When he was Secretary for
Pennsylvania he induced the Treasurer
and his cashier to let him have sums
aggregating $3.50, 900 and more. These
he gambled away personally at the gam
ing table and BY broker on the Stock
Exchange. But the State lost none of
it. Did not Senator Cameron through
Wayne MacVeagh adjust the whole
matter without loss to the State and
without public scandal? And did not
l. OOnOOnC bIc MuO1S
by subsequently choosing Quay for State
Treasurer? 1t is true that electors
knew nothing about the temporary
deficit. SO adroitly had Cameron
covered it up, but their election
of Quay to the responsible post
of Treasurer is triumphantly cited as
sufficient vindication of the much-ma-
igned gentleman. Having the funds
in his own hands Quay diverted $500. 900
to little speculation which, proving
profitable to himself, left him under no
temptation to default Quay himself
is not the man to regard these perform
ances as calling for censure. He has no
sympathy with the squeamishness that
reprobates them, and will not respond
TO any sentiment in his party calling
for his abdication on any trifiing matter
of the kind.
Quay's manner of conducting the
campaign of 1SSs is not questioned by
the man in the White House nor by any
of body of rank partisans. Quay gave
them success, and they are not going
behind that fact to inquire into meth
DDS Quay was savior, and they do
not propose to cruelty him. They
need just such man for coming con-
f1icts, and having him will be encour-
aged to shout the louder that they
alone form the party of moral ideas.
The patron of Wanamaker and of
Dudley, of the cash-gatherer and the
cash-disburser, the Napoleon Of the
Harrison campaign. will not retire be-
cause some timid party men talk about
honesty and scruple. He is not the
man to be affrighted by a demand for
conscience in political management
His associates in party control are of his
kidney.-Chicago Times.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-05-15
THE WIZARD OF MeNLo PARK,
Short but Interesting Sketch Of Amer
ica's Greatest Inventor.

Short but Interesting Sketch Of Amer
icA's Greatest Inventor.
"Some men," says Shakespeare, ssare
born great, some achieve greatness and
some have greatness thrust upon tnem.''
Mr.. Edison belongs to the second class
He is essentially and above every body
else self-made man, having by sheer
force OF intellect won his spurs and at
tanned to the highest pinnacle of fame.
1t was an uphill fight, too, from the
first, and those who had watched his
long and lonely struggle for ''his own
hand" were glad when he carried of the
prize at last.
boy. He is only forty-two, having been
born in Erie County, o., on the 18th OF
February, 1S47. His father was OF
and his early years were spent in Port
Huron, Mich. Although two months
schooling was all he had, he was per-
feet glutton for reading, and, at the age
of twelve became a newsboy on the
Grand Trunk railroad of Canada. While
yet holding this position he began to
experiment in chemistry, and purchas-
ing with what little pocket-money he
nao some ola type, printed ana issued
Vhe Grand Trunk Herald, the first news
paper ever published in railroad train
A station-master on the line, in graft
tude for his having saved his little
daughter from the front of an advancing
car, taught him telegraphy, and thence
forth the youth who was destined to be.
come the first scientist of his age gave
up his life to the study OF electricity.
After few failures in furthering his
inventions, two telegraph companies in
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-05-15
RopDY's MORAL HEROISM.

1t Was Sublime, but Lost Him the Friend
ship OF Two Chums.
. ssRoddy's coming down the street, "
said Cumso to Fangle. 81 hear that he
has caught bass alleged to have
weighed twelve pounds. Let's stop him
and quiz him about it."
Cali right" said Fangle. 'sHe11o,
Roddy; hear you have been fishing"
eyes,
''Much sport?"
ssFairp'
ssOnly fair! Why. some one was tell.
ing me that you caught a fish so large
that when you pulled it out of the water
the river fell two inches"
.T'm afraid that's an exaggeration,,"
protested Roddy.
eyes; so it isl added Cumso.
'sThe fish was big enough. in all rea.
son. without making it out that large"
"You gentlemen surprise me very
much" said Roddy. 81 didn't catch
any thing very big"
s'Well," said Cumso, 81 think a
twelve-pound bass is pretty good-sizcd
fish,"
"Who says caught bass of that
weight?"
why. it's all over town."
"You don't say! Why, my useful
ness as Sunday-school superintendent
will be ruined il it is thought tell such
whoppers as that Why. gentlemen, !
assure you that the largest fish l caught
weighed only two pounds and quar-.
ter"
With low, incredulous and stimuli
taneous whistle, Cumso and Fangle
sneaked away.
They could not endure the presence
of man who told the truth about his
catch Of fsh.-William ii. Siviter, in
Iuru
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-05-15
CONVENIENT BARN.

It Can Be Easily Built and ut Compare.
lively Small Cost.
The barn and plans here represented
are the property of d. NJ. Schuyler,
Huntley, Ill It is, in size, S6xS0x24
feet and rests on a foundation Of stone.
level with the ground surface. Plan Of
framework is shown in the engraving.
To support extra strain liable, a truss
made of 6xS-inch timber is inserted be-
tween the purline posts above the cross
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-05-15

SEVEN of the supposed-to-be-sharpest
and wisest lawyers in the country have
made wills. passed away, and the said
wills have been broken all to hinters by
heirs and other lawyers. An ignorant
Missouri farmer wrote his will in four
lines on slate and it stood three law
suits and ten lawyers
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-05-15

sill with 1sl-inch buried rod passing
through center of sill to the apex Of
truss, the apex of truss being SO inches
above cross timber. The 6xS-in. x1O
feet braces prevent the building from
spreading and give additional strength.
Besides these are SO short braces 4x4-
in. x4 feet. made from IL feet stuff cut to
suit. At end where the hay door IS sit
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-05-15

As ALL insects are not enemies to
fruit, it is best to know what one is
doing before he destroys insects, hit or
miss. Some insects are excellent
friends of the fruit-grower, and this fact
alone illustrates the importance of our
education to the cultivation Of the soil
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-05-15

FHTY-TwO families in Decatur, Ill,
have organized cooperative boarding
house, in which the expense to each per-
son for the best of food and cooking will
not exceed eleven cents a meal. The
women take turns in marketing, while
paid housekeeper attends to details
and service
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-05-15
A Kicking Cow.

I have read and heard a great deal
about restraining COW from kicking,
and have tried all the methods at differ
emit times, and failed, until 1 hit upon
the following, which think will COM
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-05-15


placed on each
side and the
ends, for light
and ventilation.
Those in the
end are hid from
view by the
open doorway.
All doors are
provided with
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-05-15
DRIFT OF OPINION.

DO you think Harrison will get
a second term?" ''On the contrary
think the people would be willing to
commute his first"-N. Y. Sun.
On the basis of the vote at the re-
cent election the Democrats will carry
both Rhode Island Congressional dis
tricts in November.-Albany On. W
Argus.
The ninety-eight per cent. pro-.
tected starch manufacturers having
formed trust, they coolly tell Uncle
Samuel to keep his shirt on."-Louis-
vile Courier-Journal
Not long ago some Of Mr.. Ran
dall's old Philadelphia friends raised
fund of $4,000, which they offered him
as mark of their respect for him. But
he respectfully declined to accept it
He could not receive a money reward
for doing his public duty.-Buffalo Cou-
rier.
Governor Campbell says the
steady Repu blican losses in Ohio are
due to the young men, who are almost
solldly on the Democratic side there
1t is very much SO everywhere. The
young voters are not declining to look
at the new moon out of reverence for
that ancient institution, the old one
Boston Herald.
County conven ton after county
convention in Illinois instructs its dele
gates to vote to make the nomination
of John M. Palmer for United States
Senator in open convention. There is
no longer any doubt that the Gladstone
of Illinois will be so nominated, and
when SO nominated he will carry the
State against Farwel or any other mill
ionaire the Republicans can induce to
open his barrel-St. Louis Republic.
Some carpet manufacturers of
Philadelphia told the House committee
on ways and means that the proposed
increase of the duty on carpet woods
would make the raw material for in
grain carpets cost more than the carpets
now sold for in the open market. These
have yet to be indicted
into the philosophy of this style of leg
islation, that 1.-The higher the duty the
lower will be the price to consumers. ~
Boston Transcript
For Sale Everywhere. Quay's
Soap Quay's Soap. For Sale by all
Druggists. 81 used your soap with
great effect in the last campaign-n-
Benjamin Harrison 81 know Just how
your soap is made and heartily recon-
mend it"-John Wanamaker. IF had
more of your soap should not now be
n the soup. u. E Foraker. Quay's
Soap Best in the World for Political
Complexions.-N- Y. Commercial Adj
vertiser.
Mr.. Isaac Clements. stout and
Republican politician. has
been appointed pension agent in Chica-
20 in the place Of the widow of brave
Colonel Mulligan. the famous command
It of the Mulligan Guards, who was
Killed in battle. Our soldier President
vas not ashamed to make this change.
md ex-Congressmen Clements was not
nan enough to refuse the place. But
uch transaction ought to open the
yes OF the veterans.-Rock Islander.
Where VIII You Get the Remedy
Too much corn,' observes the Phila-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-05-15

GROUND PLAN OF ABOVE.
uated, the sill is joined 16 feet above,
and truss omitted.
The roof is one-third pitch, double
length rafters jointed at purline plates,
with comb of roof surmounted by an
open cupOla 6x6xS feet. Windows are
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-05-15
Paradise ReTained.

Clara = hear you had = romantic
wedding.
Adele-Yes; Willie and were mar
ried in balloon, seven thousand feet
in the air.
Clara-Nice?
Adele = Twas really in seventh
heaveni-Time.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-05-15
SETTLED.

'sNow, Maria, if Mr.. Dobkins is here
to see me, and any other gentlemen call,
tell them that am not i'm
Maria-Yis, mum. Indade will, fur
he give me foine pay fur that Same. al
ri6dy. mum.-Time.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-05-15

too large, then let those who have faes
tened of the tariff for so long . time lee
the farmers go TO the head of the table
Memphis (Tenn.) Appeal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-05-15
whe-. VIM You Get the Remedy.

"hexo VIII You Get the Remedy
Too much corn,'' observes the Phila-
delphia Press, has made corn cheap
and cut the farmers profits, and the
remedy Is not In more corn, but in moro
factories, which the Mckinley bill will
give" What sort of factories is the
Mckinley bill gOing to ''give?" It GER
tainiy Will not give any more carpet
factories if President John L Heustoy,
of the Hartford Carpet Company. ia T.
be believed, and he ought to be. for be
is Republican and came very near be,
ing Republican Congressman inste.d
OF Mr.. Simonds. Mr.. Houston and Other
carpet manufacturers say in effect that
the duty on carpet woods would shut m
their factories, and this would not he'll
the Western farmer who Is Constants
producing more and more.-Provideuee
Journal
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-05-15
BILL OF LUMBER.

nOOf1nR.
Total feet OF material 81 667@Sf5 90. 80 3 40 90
42 m *A* shingles@$2. 60 per M........... 100 30
IA flight windows0$1.O O............. IA 90
Mechanical labor, hardware, etc. ........ 476 90
Total cost of barn. .......-....... 81 $50 90
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-05-15
Rearine Tomato PIants.

TOtaI cost OF DAHL. .@I.US
Orange Judd Farmer
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-02-04
srRorHMANs SPREE.
He Declares War Against His Family and
Resists the Police.

He Declares War Against His Family and
Resists the Police.
Charles Strothman, German, who lives
with his family on Tenth and S streets,
languishes in dungeon cell at the City
Prison.
His wife has been very sick for the past
week, and on yesterday requested her hus-
band to summon physician. Strothman
started out to comply with her request, but
fell by the Wayside. Hemet several friends
and got gloriously drunk. He staggered
home last evening, and after kicking over
several articles of furniture, knocked his
sick wife down, and ran his three children
out of the house. The invalid wife fled to
neighbours house, and Strothman finding
that he had the house to himself laid down
on sofa and went to sleep.
The neighborhood had been aroused by
the disturbance, however. and some one
telephoned for police officer. Officer Mat
Coffey responded promptly to the call, and
aroused Strothman from his slumber The
inebriated individual Immediately resumed
hostilities, and he and the officer had a
rough and tumble contest for some time
before Strothman was sufficiently subdued
to accompany the peace guardian outside
Upon reaching the Sidewalk, however
Strothman again resisted arrest, and an
other wrestling match ensued. Several
citizens came to the officers assistance, aud
Strothman was eventually landed in Jail.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-02-04

what he was doing out where he was so
late, and he replied that he had job be-
you'd the city limits to repair furniture.
He asked the distance to q certain house
some distance out, and witness could not
tell him Deceased had a bundle with
him that apparently contained few shirts.
On being asked where he stopped, he re-
piled at the Western Hotel. He went away
about 6 O'Clock in the evening, and witness
babe him good-by, and cautioned him
against taking the wrong road. Deceased
left in the direction of the canal. The next
day Barney German called at witness place
and told him there was bundle out on the
street near the canal, and that il seemed to
contain shirts. Witness asked German to
go and get the bundle, and German refused
at first, bat afterward went and got it and
returned it to witness. who identified it as
the one that deceased hsd with him the
preceding evening. Witness went back
with German to see if there was anything
else there, and they found rubber over
shoe half filled with mud. Witness opened
the bundle and found it to contain some
cloth, few handkerchiefs and some up
holstering needles. Witness thought the
owner would call for the bundle and kept
ii, but thought nothing more about the
matter until he was told on Monday morn
ing that a man was drowned in the canal.
Witness went to the canal and saw the
body, and recognized it as that Of the man,
Barton, who had been at his place. De-
ceased had informed witness that his father
and brother kept large upholstery store
in New York, and that he expected to re-
turn there in few days. Witness SAID
that deceased did not exhibit much money
while in his place; all he had was little
silver, but bad at least thirty 6veeent when
he left witness saloon. when found, de-
ceased had no money on his person.
The jury returned verdict of death by
drowning, and with suicidal intent.
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COUNTY AND CITY.
YESTERDAYS SESSION OF THE SUPER
vIsoRs AND TRUSTEES.
Apportionment of Road Funds Among
the Several Districts-What the
Trustees Did.

The Board OF Supervisors met yesterday
for regular monthly session. Present
Ross (Chairma3), Tebbeis, Bates, Greer ard
Black.
J. A. Wilson was substituted as juryman
in place of Leopold zoller, deceased. and S.
F. Smith il place of S. Ginsberg in the
First District, the latter having been also
drawn for the Second District.
Louis Hurburt appeared before the Board
and complained that the cross-road from
the lower Stockton road TO Arno Station
was obstrueted by fence at each end, and
asked that the same be removed.
On motion of Supervisor Tebbets, the
matter was referred to the Committee on
Roads and Bridges.
J. Burton, 0yerseer of Road District No.
10, stated that there is piece of grade on
the lower Stockton road, near Hiram John
sons place, badly in need of repair, includ-
ing bridge.
After a statement had been made in re-
gard to the matter by Mr.. Johnson, the mat
ter was, on motion of Supervisor Tebbets,
referred to the Committee on Roads and
Bridges to investigate and report thereon.
f. Scholz asked the Board for rebate of
81 80, taxes overpaid by Elk Grove Lodge,
|. 0. o. F., on double assessment.
At the afternoon session a statement from
J. H. Miller was read, showing the appor-
tionment of road funds to the various road
districts. (Mr. Miller is the ex-Auditor,
and made the appointments at the request
of the Board The apportionment is as
foiloue,
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THE DIAMOND.

Movements of Players = Sacramento's
Prospective Pennant Winners.
Veach, the ball-tosser, is an honest snow
shoveler these days.
Roscoe Coughlsn and Stallings will
leave for the East to-day.
Hen Moore and Cahill will be found
with Stockton next season.
The Chicago club of the National League
has made overtures to Minneapolis for the
purchase of the release of Harry O'Day.
Slallings, of last seasons Oakland club,
has signed to play with the Brooklyn club
of the National League next year.
Already twelve applications have been
received by President None, from Eastern
parties, for positions as umpires in the
California League.
1t is understood that Colonel Robinson
is DESTROYS of securing thaasrvices of Cap
tain Tom Powers. but is gcswilling to pay
the money demanded.
Van Haltren will be transferred from
the Chicago club OF the Players League to
The PitisbuFg club of the same organize
ton.
Pete Meegan has refused Manager Firms
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-02-04

!, offer to play with the San Franchises mex
season. Pete is holding out for more sal
| airy.
Billy Incell's ball playing days are fal
| from being at an end, notwithstanding the
contrary opinion of some crsnks.
Tom Maloney, the youngster who accom-
panied the ST. Louis club on their visit tc
this coast, has affixed his signature to s
contract to play with the OAklands next
season.
Len Stockwell has signed a contract to
play With the Brooklyn club of the Ma
tional League next season. He will re-
ceive 81, 400 for the seasons work.
1t is said that Cartwright, whom Manager
Robinson claims to have signed TO play
first base, has in reality signed in the East,
and numerous offers for the purchase of his
release have been made.
Pete Sweeney has signed to play first base
for the st. Louis club next year. He will
take the place of Comiskey, who has signed
TO play with the Chicago club of the Play
ers' League. Pete played with the st.
Louis club during the latter part of last sea
son, and created favorable impression.
The San Francisco Atd says From the
present aspect of things it would seem as if
Sacramento is to have the pennant- winning
team in the league race next season. The
latest acquisition to the team is Harper,
who pitched such wonderful ball for Stock
ton last season, puzzling the heavy batters
of the Oakland and San Francisco teams
He and Zeigler will do all the twirling
The team is now complete. all but a left
fielder. Manager Zeigler has been trying
to secure Roberts, but he has been unsuc-
cessful as vet