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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-01-02
RINGING THE CURFEW.
The Probable Origin of . Time-Honored
English Custom.

The Probable Origin of Time-Honored
English Custom.
Erroneous notions have long prevailed
concerning original object of the cur
few. The custom Of covering up fires
about sunset in summer, and about eight
at night in winter, is supposed to have
been introduced by William l., and to
have been imposed upon the English as
badge of servitude; and it has often
been quoted to show with what severity
the Conqueror sought to press his cruel
governments even to the very firesides of
his subject. But this opinion does not
seem to be well founded, for there is
evidence that the same custom prevailed
in France, Spain, Italy, Scotland, and
probably all the other coun-
tries of Europe, at this period.
The curfew was intended as
a caution against fires, which were
then very frequent and very destructive,
as so many houses were built of wood;
and of such fires the 'Savon Chronicle"
makes frequent mention. Again, the
curfew is said to have been used in En-
gland at much earlier date than the
Conqueror's reign, and by so good a
monarch as Alfred the Great. He or
dained that all the inhabitants of Oxs
ford should, at the ringing of the curfew
at Carfax, cover up their fires and go to
bed; which custom, it is stated in Pesh-
al1's History of Oxford, is observed to
this day, and the bell as constantly
rings at eight as Great Tom tolls at
nine" It is reasonable to conclude that
the Conqueror revived or continued the
custom, which was previously estab-
lished in Normandy.
The curfew is mentioned to a late
period as common and approved regu-
lation, which would not have been the
case had it been originally imposed as
badge of servitude or a law to prevent
the people from meeting at their fire.
sides and conspiring against an op-
pressive rule. We even find the ring
ing of the curfew-bel1 provided for by
bequests of tracts of land, or other prop
erty. although this ringing was but the
relic of the custom; for the people are
not supposed to have put out their fires
and lights beyond the reign of William
II. Henry I. restored the use of lamps
and candles at court after the ringing of
the curfew.-Christian Union.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-01-02

FIVE hundred and seventeen manu-
facturers of wOolens have signed the
petition for free wool and 1872 have
signed the petition for ad valorem
duties. If a republican congress wants
to foster American manufactures the
way is pointed out to them by the
manufactures themselves. The petl-
ton for free iron ore and coal and a
low duty on pig iron has been signed
by most Of the iron aud steel manu-
facturers of New England, quite as
largely by republicans as by democrats.
The republican idiots who attribute
all opposition to our tariff to the receipt
of British gold will not be disturbed
by these things; nothing disturbs per-
sons of their intellectual calibre.-
National Democrat.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-01-02

INGALLS, hasn't skinned 'srebel''
yet, and if he reads carefully between
the lires in the report of sympathy and
sorrow because of tie death of Henry
w. Grady which have been printed in
nearly every paper, north and south,
the senior from Kansas will let his pro-
posed job out. The time has passed
when the bloody shirt can he dragged
from its grave at any moment and used
to wipe out the political sins of any
demagogue who may happen to know
how to best fiirt it in the air so as to
show its spots Of blood. Wichita
Joxrndl.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-01-02
Eureka Notes.

From d.
On Christmas, evg Gn.fe pleasant
gathering assembled in the school house
of district IS. There were songs and
recitations by the children, and they
were made happy by the distribution
of the presents and good things with
which the tree was loaded. Refresh
ments were. handed to everyone and
all enjoyed social time.
The next day, Xmas, the members
of 1.-The Pleasant Ridge" q. b. church
met at the house of Rev. Mr. Cole, the
new minister, and gave him real good,
old-fashined pounding, which was a
complete surprise. All united to make
it an enjoyable occasion. Great ham,
pers of good things of all descriptions
were brought. The ladies soon had
two large tables draped in snowy linen;
and plentifully spread with all the
delicacies that their skillful hands had
prepared. Eighty persons dined there
that day, and as many more could have
been fed from the great abundance
prepared. After the repast all enjoyed
q social time.
'Neighbors shaking hands and greeting,
No one sorrowing, no one sad,
Young and old alike were glad"
Then the Christmas presents for the
minister and his family were placed
upon the table. These were numerous,
and various and of substantial value.
Late in the afternoon the friends
dispersed, having spent pleasant day,
long to be remembered.
Christmas evening the German Sum-
day school had a tree and treat at the
school house IS. Mr.. Ross, of Great
Bend, their pastor, was present. The
Rotations and singing being excellent
All had most enjoyable time, and a
most generous treat of cake, apples.
candy and nuts was extended to ali
present. The Christmas tree was
indeed beautiful. Much time and
labor had been spen mt in its decoration.
And now our holidays are about to
close with the chime Of Wedding bells.
The marriage of two of our most
estimable young people is ammo unced
for Tuesday evening.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-01-02
misunderstood.

How do you think Host my fair?
taxed my brain and wasted time
weaving some tender thoughts of her
Into a sweet and glorious rhyme.
She is a singer. So one night
When she had sung a song to me,
'sThis you have done for your love-" I said
"Listen to what he has wrought for thee P'
Then, unfolding a perfumed page,
'-GlOrious creature" began
Jove! Such arrows of angry looks
Never before were shot at man!
"This," she cried, sis maids reward
When she has lifted high her voice,
Unaware of the critics ear
Worn by him she called her choicei
EGO" she cried, "and another seek,
Not screecher; or, if she be,
One whose temper Is far more meek
When her lover is far too free"
Never word of my defense
Moved the maid to forgive my crime.
That was the way lost my love,
Ere she had heard the half nv rhyme
Mrs. George Archibald in Judge.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-01-02

success, both socially and financially.

success, both socially and financially.
We must here add our sterotyped
remaak that ''threshing continues, /" and
further, assure the threshing fraternity
that if they are assiduos they may get
through in time for next years crop.
The Christmas festivities in this
township were events long to be re-
membered. A regulation Christmas
tree at No. 40 bore sweets and gifts
for one and all. and the crowd present
was larger than any ever seen in
Clarence. The Lutherans also observed
Weinachten" by holding services at
their church.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-01-02
Clarence Notes.

From Buckeye.
School is now tsOut', at No. IL,
A number of our farmers are still
sowing wheat.
Mr.. Tammin has completed a large
new residence.
A Mr.. Filing, of Bloomington, Ills,
is expected here on a visit.
Chas Gabbart has been making some
improvements upon his residence.
John Stibbs, of Kingman county,
was recently visiting in Clarence.
Messrs I. and A. Cell have both
changed their places of residence.
The wheat could not possibly be in
better condition than at present.
Among other new buildings may be
mentioned a large granary upon n.
Carstensen's place.
Mr.. Wilkinson and family, of
Colorado, were last week the guests of
Clarence acquaintences.
The farmers alliance of No. 40 is an
organization of great interest. to the
substantial farmers of this township.
A graceful and substantial iron
bridge. SO feet in length, now spans
the Dry Walnut between sections 81
and %. Mr.: Atkins, of Oskaloosa,
Iowa, superintended its construction.
A royal supper, an enterprise of the
citizens of No. 40. was given recently
at the school house. It was q great
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-01-02
PawnSe Rock.

PawnSe Rock.
From the Leader.
The city Jail was initiated Christmas
eve.
Mrs. Henry Eager is rapidly conva-
lesing from a severe spell of sickness.
Miss Mollie lies came home in very
poor health and is under tie treatment
of DR.. Daniels.
Mrs. E. M. Armstfong returned
Sunday night from Missouri and Illi-
nois, where she has been visiting
friends and relatives.
Miss Sallie Smith, Miss Sadie Nc
Kenney, w. F. Galbreath and Arthur
Smith, of Ryan, Mr.. W. L. Mathers,
of Kansas City, and Chas.. and Julian
Galbreath, of Larned. spent Christmas
with Mrs. S. A. Galbreath.
Can our city fathers tell US any
thing about the special freight rates
YETI We know most every body would
like to know something. about them,
IL WO d1O " SOt UDO1A VA AOOs 0OV q
move on you and don't let us eternally
be behind all other towns.
DIED:-At the residence of her
father, Mr.. David Wadel, on Friday
evening, Dec. 20, Miss Wadle, of con-
sumption. Funeral took place Satur-
day afternoon and was followed to the
cemetery by a large concourse of
friends and relatives.
The installation entertainment by
the G.. A. B. post promises to be well
worth going to. Full and complete
arrangements have been made by the
post. A lengthy program has been
prepared for the evening. Visitors
will be here from Larned and num-
ber of other neighboring towns. Doors
will be open at p. m. and exercises
to commence promptly at 1880. Every
body invited.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-01-02
INDIAN ALlIGATORS.
Facts Showing That They Sometimes PREY
Upon Human Beings.

Facts Showing That They Sometimes PREY
Upon Human Beings.
The curator of Ridden Museum, Agra,
reported that the following had been
found in the stomach of large gharial,
taken near the city: .'About dozen
large punches of hair (probably human).
sixty-eight pebbles, averaging in size
from nearly three inches to one inch in
diameter, one large bangle, twenty-four
fragments of vitreous armlets, five
bronze inger-rings. one small silver
neck-charm "a small defaced coin with
a metal loop), one gold bead, one largisb
bead of black stone, thirty small red
necklace beads" These things, says the
reporter, must have been on the body OF
some woman, if not more than one. who
had been devoured. These facts prove
that the gharial sometimes preys upon
human beings
Crocodiles attain great size, UP &c
fifteen, eighteen. twenty feet or more in
length. and are found in many Indian
rivers, estuaries, lakes and tanks. or
marshes. All are blodthirsty cresturesi
but they are said to be fonder of c2rrion
than Of fresh food.
The returns of 1887, when compared
with those of past years, do not show
much improvement, for wild animals
still abound in many localities, and hui
man beings are killed by them at the
same rate as during former years 1t
would be difficult to estimate the value
of property destroyed, for that of $1,000
head of cattle is not the mere money
value alone, but represents food lost and
tillage prevented; and who can pretend
to formulate the money equivalent
albeit life has never been set very high
in India-of 25, 900 human lives? But
one may imagine the dependency and
desolation of the survivors, the deteri-
Grating effect on cultivation, and the in
dustrial energy of the communities
which sustain these losses, as well as
the paralyzing effects on progress, COM
fort and prosperity.-London Standard
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-01-02
HEIGHBoRH00D HAPPENINGS.


Hoisington Notes.
From the Dispatch.
Hold your wheat for north or two
and get better prices.
Mr.. VIM. Roberts fell from horse
Monday and severely injured one of
his shoulders.
Prof. Briggs, of the Normal College
at Great Bend, was in the city Saturday
evening with the intention of organ
izing a singing class.
Everything points to prosperous
crop year in 1890. The wheat is look
ing splendid and larger acreage was
never sown in Barton county.
DR.. j. r. McIlvaine has resigned his
position as mayor of Hoisington. At
the council meeting Thursday night,
A. M. McCauley was elected to fill out
the unexpired term.
Kansas is shipping large amount
of butter to New York. It is plain to
be seen that Kansas can produce butter
much cheaper than the east when we
consider the relative prices of land, hay,
corn, cattle, etc.
The Farmers Alliance of north
Homestead received car of coal from
Usage City last week and a large num-
ber of farmers were in town Saturday
paying charges and receiving their
share of the fuel.
We predict that Hoisington will have
one of the most successful butter and
cheese factories in the state in one
year from the present time. The farm
ers are making big preparations to
furnish milk, number will milk as
many as 40 or so COWS each. The
factory will be grand thing for the
farmers and merchants.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-01-02
Ellinwood Items.

From the Advocate.
Our young friend, Copley Chalfant,
was slightly injured last week by being
thrown ont of a buggy.
Mayor Dick prepared quite an agree
able surprise for his wife Xmas eve, by
presenting her with a beautiful up
right piano.
Mrs. Henry Klinzman, living east of
the city, was inferred in the Ellinwood
cemetery Wednesday, after protracted
illness.
The creamery has been accepted by
the building committee and is ready to
be turned over to the committee. Now
for sugar mill.
Another rousing young democrat.
This time at the City Bakery. Daddy
Tritsch is setting up the cigars to his
numerous friends this week.
The best Christmas present in this
vicinity that we know of was presented
to our worthy townsman, Chas. Vessen,
by Mrs. Vossen, Christmas, in the way
Of a twelve pound boy. It is bounc-
Ing young democrat and Charlie is
happy.
The exercises at the catholic school
were very pleasant and a large house
greeted tho songs of the little ones.
The tree was one of the incest in the
city, we'll decorated and loaded with
numerous gifts and presents for the
young and old.
Quite a fire started in the grove in
the west part of town Thursday, but
by timely and good work it was extin-
guished before it had made much head
way. The principal workers on this
occasion, we have been informed, were
Dunn Wilkinson, Frank RAIDER, Chas.
Hanna, Joe Thrap, Tony Auchstetter.
Each of our churches, Presbyterian,
Methodist and Lutheran, had Xmas
trees this year. The trees at the Pres
byterian and Lutheran were beautiful
pines loaded to their utmost capacity,
while the Methodist church had not se-
cured tt ee but substituted 'sJacob's 8
ladder" which, handsomely decorated,
presented very beautiful appearance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-22
Gowns for Girls i'm Business.
Lfa''' HOME V'''"0''

4 busy girl, one who is out in the
work-a-day world, writing and writing
TO keep the accounts of great firm
straight, wrote me what | should advise
for a business dress. First of all. |
should say let ii be quiet, let it be we'll
fitting. and let it be of the kind that
will attract attention only by its abSo-
lutte neatneSS. know the temptation Is
very great 10 put the money in a pretty
plaid frock trimmed with velvet, per-
haps in silk, and TO wear it for little
while for rery best, and then to take 1t
for the office This is the last thing in
the world you ought TO do.
We car learn some lessons from men,
and did you ever hear Of man taking
a shabby. dress suit for Office wear?
Put your money in frock suitable for
business and keep it exclusively for
that. Leave the frillS and frivolS
for the other hours, and make your own
gown partake Of the exquisite simplicity
of that worn by a QuakereSS, and it will
never offend even when it grows little
shabby. Probably the most useful bus
mess gown is a dark blue serge. 1t does
not show the stains or dust as quickly as
black. the sleeves will not rub out
as would black cashmere, and
the material itself rather
rough. doesn't grow glossy.
Fashion the skirt after the manner of
to-day, plain at the front and sides and
with a double boN-plaiting ut the back.
Then wear with this fitted blouse of
the same material, beltcd in and not
having the loose look usually given
to A blouse. recommend the
blouse because while it is whale
boned. IL is not to the extent of the
BASQUE, and, sitting for hours in
basque having bones extending to the
edge of its skirt means getting it shape
less in very snort time. Have Il black
ribbon stock ut the neck, and then
neither collar, or, indeed, white finish
of any kind is necessary. In buying
YOUR material get enough for q new
pair of sleeves, for your sleeves will
certainly be shabby and worn out
before your gown begins 70 go.
Now, Just remember this. we'll
dressed girl, which means girl suit
ably dressed for your position, is certain
TO have more respect shown her than
one who is untidy and overdreSsed.
There always comes time when the
bright colors. the gay ribbons and the
pretty lace can be worn, but ii is GER
tainly not in the counting-room, in the
Offices, or wherever your work may be.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-22
WHAT TUE REruRNs snow.

The returns from the State are all in
and shows the following results: Total
vote 14s.4sa Of which the Democrats
cast =. $50. the Republicans 69,734, the
Prohibitionists, SO far as heard. SOS.
Pretty figures for an of year, showing
the decided interest the people took in
showing REED X Co. the door OF the
Capitol. The Democratic majority on
the state ticket is S,44G, and on Con
gressmen 9.Gs9. Mr.. PENDIEToN'S ma
ioritv is 5S4. Mr.. WILSON'S s,O63, Mr..
ArpEESoN's 5,lO5, Mr.. CArEuAEr'S
1871. There you have it all, and a
very pretty group Of figures it is. Else
where the vote will be found tabulated
10y counties for the state and Congress
sional districts.
An analysis of the vote As compared
with that Of lSSS, which is done at
length elsewhere, shows falling of ON
the Republican side Of S,li7, while
the Democrats decreased their vote 9i9
under that of the Presidential year.
These figures are simply astounding.
And how suggestive they are.
While many Republicans, from sheer
disgust. doubtless, stayed at home, the
whole S.l41 did not stay at home, and
10 IS ridiculous to assume that no Demo
crat stayed az home. The inevitable
conclusion is. then, that several thou
sands of these S.li1 missing Republi-
cans didn't stay at home, but went to
the polls bright and early and voted the
democratic ticket.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-22

The determination Of the Baltimore
aud Ohio Railroad Company to give
Wheeling better depot accommodations
was made none too soou-not nearly
soon enough, as the accident at the pas
senger depot Yesterday afternoon plain
ly shows. The structure has long been
a disgrace to the road and an ineonven-
fence to its patrons, but no one hereto
fore considered the old rattle-trap aetu-
ally dangerous.
Yesterday, however, an engine ten
der and car went through the floor
and into the creek below. As great
GOOD luck would have il. il happened
not 10 be passenger train and no one
was seriously hurt, else, who can pic
ture the scenes OF horror, suffering and
death that would have been presented?
That the depot could be ia such a con-
dition unknown to the company shows,
10 say the least, most astonishing negli-
gencc. which might have resulted in
the loss Of score of hives.
One good will result from the acct
dent. It must urge the company to be-
gin the erection Of new passenger
depot at this point Immediately.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-22
MARTINS FERRY.

Henry Mercer, more commonly known
as Doe returned from Nebraska with
his family Yesterday, where they have been
for the last five wears. Crops in his neigh
bOrhOod were a failure this year, which
evidently discouraged him, so he took up
his bed and HE'D himself back to his Old
home in Ohio
\ little girl, daughter of Mr.. Frank
Stanley. of the Third ward. was stopped
by a man, who took her store book away
from her and drew revolver on her, so
she saws. She describes the man as having
one ofhis coat sleeves torn, and the police
have a man of that description locked up
J. \. Reardon. of Fremont, o., who has
charge of the pile driving for the Wheeling
and Lake Erie, has finished driving piles
al Glenn's run and has removed his driver
and tools TO Steubenville. Their work is
all done between here and Portland.
Anon Paxton will go into active train
ing next Monday, for his race with Robert
Edwards. of Etnaville, which occurs on
Wheeling Island, Saturday week, Novem-
Der %. Allen, Of Clark's addition, VIII
train him.
A grand benefit ball was rendered II. 7.
Coekayne, last evening, at Lafayette Hall,
his city. Mr.. COckayne had the misfor-
his friends took this plan to help the old
man out.
The business on the Terminal railway
stiIl continues to increase. II is under
stood thew intend putting an agent at the
iunction with the &. & u. and c., l.. y w.
il. X. This will certainly facilitate busl-
ness.
There was a little dicker between the
terminal road and the city in exchanging
a couple pieces of ground on Fourth street
TO straighten cross street near Hoyle's
that crosses Fourth street.
The street paving will be completed on
Fourth street 70 where the county road
meets it. and then will lay over until spring
10 let the new-madc ground have Il chance
10 settle.
There will be a grand ball ut Seiferth'S
Hall. .Ftnaville, Thanksgiving evening,
November -. \ fine gold ring will be
awarded the best lady walter.
For some reason there were no iurymen
returned by the Judges OF Election IN the
Third ward. There were to have been hve
returned
Mr.. Sheppard, of Wayne county, ONO
AGENT OF the Equitable Insurance Co, was
in the city yesterday.
Isaac Burt, VINO has worked AT the Den
wood furnace Of this city for 10 years, has
left their employ.
Mrs. Anna Gilmore, Of Yellow Creek
Ohio, is visiting Mrs. l.. Wooster, just
above the city.
Judge Robert Cochran and Engineer Alb
bolt of the terminal road was in town
yesterday.
". II. Hubbard, of New York City, was
in the city, on business, yesterday.
co. Harbourt, of Mount Peasants,
was among the people yesterday.
Mrs. p. :. De Hass, of New York. is the
guest Of friends in the city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-22
THE LATE LADY ROSEBERY.
4 Large Portion of Her Wealth Goes to
Her Husband.

LONDON, November 2O.-The death
OF Lady Rosebery, which occurred yes
terday, had been expected for some
time.
Lord Rosebery was in personal at
tendance upon his wife TO the last,
though daring her late illness she
more than once expressed the desire
that he should not neglect his public
duties, and it was in obedience to her
wishes that he was present on the oc-
casion of Mr.. Gladstone'S last speech al
Edinburgh, and took a prominent part
in welcoming that statesman.
Some surprise has been expressed,
however, that in view of his wife's dan
gerous condition, Lord RoSebery per-
mitted himself to take the share he did
in public demonstrations, even with her
approval.
Before his marriage to Miss Roths-
child, in 1878, it was generally rumored
that Lord RcSebery was likely to marry
the daughter of William Butler Duncan,
an American banker, whose banking
house failed about Ii years ago. His
union to the daughter of Baron Roths-
child created great sensation, the
step being novel one for British
peer, although the nobility of Lord
RoSebcry'S family is not ancient, dating
back only to the Restoration.
Lady RoSebery died at Dalmeny, the
family seat in Scotland OF Lord Rose
tery. Having been the only child OF
her late father, she inherited immense
wealth, very large share of which
will pass, under the British laws, to
her husband. She leaves four children,
the eldest son being Albert Edward
Archibald, Lord Dalmeny.