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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-09-25
THE KIMBERLY TERROR.
Details BY Mail of the Escape OF Menageris
Wild Animals.

-
Wild Animals.
LONDON. Sept. e0-Advices from Kim
berry, South Africa. the center of the
diamond fields, state that at midnight
June L last some person. evidently one
bearing ill-feeling toward Tillis' menag
erie, opened the doors of the cages con
filming the wild animals and set them al
free.
-Four attendants sleeping on the prem
ises were mangled beyond recognition,
being actually torn limb from limb.
The entire popolution within radius
the lions, the trumpeting of the ele-
plants and the groans and shrieks OF
the other wild beasts
-Four big male lions, named Pasha.
Abdul, Caliph and Mustapha, sprane
from their cages and made for the sta
bles, where Pasha leaped upon the back
of Murat, the great jumping stallion
and buried his teeth in the animals
neck. The screams of the horse aroused
the attendants Scotchman named
Patterson and three Kaffir boys who.
armed with stable forks. rushed to the
relief of Murat and endeavored to beat
Pasha back, but were attacked from be-
tab, thrown to the ground and dragged
off. Their bodies were mangled and
torn open, their bones smashed into bits
and the heads of all except one of the
Kaffirs were mashed. This Kaffir had
his legs torn off, but lived long enough
to tell the story. His body was covered
with decorations.
Having tasted blood the lions, cheet-
abs wolves and leopards rerained all
their natural ferocity and sprang at
every living thing that came in their
way. -Four performing Hungarian
horses were killed almost instantly,
among which was The equine beauty,
Black Bess, and number of ponies
were devoured.
An enormous elephant known as
Blood, burst through the heavy iron
gate in his fright and rushed into Curry
street. followed by nearly every animal
in the menagerie-
A cabman named Nelson was sitting
on his carriage before the building and
sprang for post that supports an avn
ing around Glover's athletic bar. while
the horses dashed madly down the Du-
toits Fraue road closely pursued by two
lions and four wolves The rest of the
wild animals scattered in every d.
rection-
A little child of James Grinley. hap
pening to be in a rear room opening in
a garden. was bounced upon by cheetah
and dragged into the open air, where its
agonized mother saw 1t torn to pieces
and devoured before help could reach it
Other narrowing incidents are reported.
among them the killing of five women
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-09-25
MSCELLANEOUS.

GARDNER CHASE & Co., brokers and
bankers of Boston, have failed for 50, :
600. 600.
ANOTHER priest was shot and severely
wounded in the Armenian Cathedral at
Koumkapon, the assailant exclaimine:
This is what happens to informers-
THE fire at the AlhaInbra was the
work of thieves The loss was $50, 600.
THE Russian Government has de-
clined General Butterfield's proposition
to build a railway to Siberia.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-09-25
Fatal Hunting Accident.

PACIFIC. Mo-, Sept 2L-Two young
men of this place, Nat ZIeger and Tom
Moran, were squirrel hunting yesterday
both were chasing squirrel Zleger's
gun was accidentally discharged. the
contents entering the right thigh Of
young Moran He was at once removed
to this city, where he died at 4:30
o'clock. The coroner's jury returned .
verdict of accidental homicide.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-09-25

The new silver notes are palmer than
those now in circulation. but the work
upon them isfinely executed They are
headed with the new title, The United
States of America promises to pay. and
under the amount appears the words ''in
coin" This may be gold or silver, at
the option of tho Government and the
note is made s'legal tender" which
was not the case with either the gold or
silver certificates.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-09-25

MogssA BEY, the Kurdish Governor
of Armenia who was Sentenced to exile
for the outrages perpetrated by him upon
Christians in that province and who es-
capped from custody some time ago. has
been captured near Broussa, fifty-seven
miles southeast of Constantinople. He
broke one Of his legs in attempting to
escape from the train.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-09-25

THE fourth annual convention of the
American Orthepedic Association and
the American Association of Obstet ri-
clans and Gynecologists opened stimuli
taneously in the College of Physicians
and Surgeons at Philadelphia. Distin-
guished specialists in the three branches
of medicine from ALI parts Of the coun-
try were present
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-09-25

THE population of Colorado is 40. 975.
This is net increase during the decade
of 216,6 OF I'll. 40 per cent The popu-
lation of Pueblo is %. 1913, which is an
Increase during the census period of
"a, Oil or TIA. 35 per cent The popula-
ton of Leadville is II. 159. showing
decrease of 8, 661 or "a. 20 per cent
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-09-25

ARTHUR K. TAYLOR recently resigned
his position as artist and local reporter
on the Daily Commercial of Memphis,
Tenn, and whipped f. Y. Anderson.
the business manager of the paper, be-
fore leaving the Office.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-09-25

CHARLES A. WELLBORN, a prominent
real estate agent of Birmingh ham, Ala,
has been arrested for using the mails
fraudulently by declaring himself agent
OF &m ythica1 company.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-09-25

THERE has been quite furry in the
fax seed market on the Chicago Board
of Trade.3 Early in the season there
was promise OF. heavy crop, but it has
become evident Of late that the promise
, will not be realized. The amount of
spot seed 10 limited and this fact was
CCaken advantage of to put prices up.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-09-25

THE Presbyterians of Spokane not long
since sold their church to a man who at
once started q. saloon in the basement
and now there is seen a bar sign on the
corner of lne structure surmounted
by tall steeple.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-09-25

ONE ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshingto the taste, and acts
gentlyyetpromptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitul
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of Its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C
ceptable to the stomach, prompt In
its action and truly beneficial IN its
effects, prepared only from the moss
healthy and agreeable substances,
its many excellent qualities COM
mend it to all and have made it
the most popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale In 50c
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Amy reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Do not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. ca.
LOUISVILLE. ~. NEW YORK Nh
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-09-25

THE theory that good apples can not
be grown in the South seems to be dis
proven. Apples ten and twelve inches
in circumference are RAISED as far to-
ward the equator as Southern Florida.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-09-25
CURRENT COMMENT.

elected director-general of the Chicago
Worlds Fair.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-09-25

THE Governor of Virginia has COM
muted to life imprisonment the sem
tence of Mamie Woods, colored, to be
hanged in Franklin County for burning
q town.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-09-25

THE work of destroying the iron gates
in the Danube was begun in the pres
ence of the Hungarian and Servian
Premiers, the Austrian Ministers and
officials of the three countries interested
and large concourse of people.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-09-25

THE New York Chamber of Commerce
at a reeeting passed a resolution in favor
of allowing imported goods now in
bonded warehouses to remain until
February
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-09-25

BISHOP bulge, of the Mormon Church
of idaho has been indicted for con-
spifacy in advising Mormons to vote
illegally.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-09-25

FIFTY thousand forms are to be spent
In Vienna in decorating the city for the
visit of the Emperor of Germany
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-09-25

AN expert says the Florida phos-
phates theNgh immense in extent are
disappointing as to richess and the pro-
portion of high grades is exceedingly
small.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-09-25
DURIFY YOUR
L BLOOD

But do not use the dangerous aIkaIino
and mercurial preparations which destroy
your nervous system and ruin the digestive
power OF the stomach. The vegetable king.
dom gives us the best and safest remedial
agents. Dr. Sherman devoted the ggeaia
part of his life To the discovery of this reIiae
bic and safe remedy, and all its ingredients
are veuetabie, He gave IL The name of
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-09-25
Prickly Ash Biffers |!

name every one can remember, and to tho
present day nothing has been discovered thai
Is so beneficial for the BLOOD, for IL
LIVER, Tor the KIDNEYS and for the
STOMACH. This remedy is now so well
and !asorabiy known by all who have used
IL that arguments rs to ifs merits are usss
less, and II others who require correcte
i've to The system would but give IL trial
the health Of This country would be vastly
improved. Remember the name-rRIckls
ASH BITTERS. Ask your druggist for II.
PRIckIf ASH BITTERS CO.,
ST. LOUIS. MO-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-09-25

engineer, fireman and express messen-
ger were roughly shaken up they es-
capped unframed.
FIRE-BUGs with coal oil and shavings
fired the residences of Mrs Murray and
Mrs. Plaeger, widows, at Leavenworth.
the other morning at three o'clock.
Neighbors discovered the blaze in each
case and put it out, but not before both
houses were partly estroyed.
WALTER 81. KEYS, ffty-two years old
and fakir who followed fairs was re-
Gently ARE sted at Kansas City, Mo, and
taken to Atchison to answer the charge
of abducting Tillie Friedenburg, girl
of fifteen. He enticed her away from
home under promise of marrying her
and letting her lead an easy life. The
father followed Keys and caused his
arrest
KANSAS undertakers, it is said, have
formed a combine against any new firms
that may wish to go into business in
the State. They propose to boycott
firms selling supplies to new men, From
the cradle to the grave the combine
gauntlet must be run.
The reported death of cattle in large
umbers in Harvey County is declared
by Newton dispatch to be entirely
without foundation
GENERAL VEAzEY, Commander-in-
Chief of the G. A r. was given re-
ception on the occasion of his late visit
to Topeka
FIRE lately broke out in the coal
chute of the Santa Fe road at Dodge
City, destroying four fiat cars and one
hundred tons of coal. Loss, about So.
OOO
EFFORTS are being made to have Presi-
dent Harrison attend the soldiers re-
union at Topeka next month.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-09-25
CAUTION w L Douglas Shoes ary

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. kY. NEW YORK Nh
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-29

OF the 10th instant. IN which ygI did me the
kindness to dOrbt the correctness OF thr
statement made by the Hon Simon C,meron
la regard 10 myself | desire that Won may
feel certain Of my conduct on the occasion
referred to. 20 far as my individual state
ment can make you.
~ never intimatcd 10 any one that de-
sired the command Of the United states
army, nor did ever have conversation hut
with one gentleman on the suoiecl. Mr.
Francis Pres on Blair, which was M his invI-
tnNon, and. as understood nj the instance
OF President Lincoln.
"Niter listening 60 his remarks declined
The oher he made me 10 take command Of
me army that was to he brought Into the
ueid, stating, as candidly and cOurteouSly as
/ could. thar though opposed TO secession and
/ dcprecaiing war. could take no part In an
! invasion OF the southern states.
81 went directly from the Interview with
/ Mt Hair 10 the Office OF General scott. iol1
/ MIN Of the proposition that had been made
/ 10 me and my decision.
/ Upon reflection, after returning 10 my
/ home, concluded that ought no longer to
/ retain any commission held In the United
States army, ana on the second morning
thereafter forwarded my resignation to
! General scott.
AT The time hoped that peace would have
been preserved; that some way would have
] been found 10 save the country ffOm the ca
lamitIcs of war, and | then had no other in
/ tcniion than 10 pass the remainder OF my life
a. private citizen.
1.-TWO days aftclwaid, upon the invitation
} OF the Governor of Virginia. | repaired TO
/ Richmond, found that the convention then
/ I'm session had passed. the ordinance with
/ dmwing the state from the union, and ac-
/ ccntrd the commission Of commander Of its
/ forces which was rendered me
/ These are the simple facts of tho case, and
! they show that Mr Cameron has been misin-
/ formed. am, with great respect, your ODE.
] dent servant. II L. LIE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-29
The New Senator.
Nm Nnrly Tipnas

The state of Kentucky has done Itself
honor by electing Mr.. Carlisle to the senate.
There is a general applicability to Ameri-
can politics i'm the well-kn0wn lines Of
COleridge:
at sounds like stories from the land OF
u hen any man obtains the thine he merits,
or any merits that which he obtains
They have come, however. to he particu-
larry applicable to the senate. For the first
half century Of the Republic the senate was
really composed according to the intention
Of the trainers of the constitution. The
party i'm power in every State chose ITS
most eminent men. the men Of whom IT was
prOudcst, and whose presence in the senate
would most dignity that body and do most
honor 10 the state. Since the war IL Is only
in the Old-fashiOned Southern states that
this custom prevails, for these are the only
communities in which the old standards
are still maintained. In commercial
communities there il necessarily
n tendency TO plutOcracy, and this
involves the estimation Of men ac-
cording to their wealth. The Southern
STATES are still backward, and they
have this compensation that intellectual
power may carry a man 10 emlnencc WITH
out reference to the returns IL brings MN
i'm money. The newer States of the North
west and the Pacific are really more singly
devoted TO mOney-making than any Of the
older communities. 1t is in these, accord
msly, that scnatorships are most openly
made matters OF bargain and sale. A
railroad magnate" or ''lumber baron or
"hog-producls king makes no pretense
Of any other qualification for the Senate
than his money, and is not in the least
ashamed of representing nothing but his
bank account in the council of the nation.
IL was one of these statesmen, indeed, who
a few years ago pointed to the fact that
scholars were commonly poor men as rea-
son why political economists should not be
attended to when they talked about politi-
cal economy. OF course men like this can
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-29

told with an emphasis that could leave no
doubt Of the feeling. whence IL emanated.
put the negative Of the question for form =
sake, but there was an unbroken silence.
sir, We have 10y this unanimous vote. eN-
pressed our convictions, that you are nj this
day among the living citizens Of virginia.
iirst IN war, and we pray God most ierv-
entity, that You may so conduct the opera
tons committed 10 your charge, that II may
soon BE- said Of you, that you are brst IN
peace, and when that time comes,
you will have gained the still
prouder distinction Of being first
in the hearts Of your country
men. Yesterday your mother, Nir-
GINA, placed her sword in your hands upon
the implied condition--which we know you
VIII keep 20 the letter and in the spirit
that YOU will draw it only in defense, and
that You will fall with IL in your hand
rather than tlfe object for which 1t was
placed there shall fail"
General Lee replied: "Mr. President and
Gentlemen Of the COnvention-Profoundly
impressed with the solemnity of the 0cca-
sion for which must say | was not pre-
pared, accept the position assigned me by
your Partially.
would have much preferred had your
choice fallen upon an ADLER man. Trusting
in Almighty God, an approving conscience,
and the aid of my felOw-citzens, devote
myself TO the service Of my native state,
/ in whose behalf alone will ] ever again
draw my sword
FAREWELL ADDRESS TO HIS ARMY.
/ Following is the farewell address of Gen.
eral Lee 10 his army. dated headquarters
Army Of Northern Virginia, April To- 1861
"Atter four years of ardOus service, mark
ed by unsurpassed courage and fOrtitude,
the Army of Northern Virginia has been
compelled TO yield 10 overwhelming num-
/ bers and resources. | need not tell the sur
vivOrs of so many hard-fought battles, who
! have remained steadfast TO the last, that !
have consented TO this result from no dis
trust of them, but, feeling that valor and de-
yOtiOn could accomplish nothing that
could compensate for the loss that
would have attended the continuation Of
the contest, have determined to avoid the
useless sacrifice Of those whose past services
have endeared them TO their countrymen.
BY the terms of the agreement officers and
men can return 10 their homes and remain
there until exchanged. You all take with
YOU the satisfaction that proceeds from the
consciousness Of duty faithfully performed
and | earnestly pray that a merciful God
I will extend to you his blessing and protec-
ton. With an increasing admiration OF
your constancy and devotion to your coun-
try, and grateful remembrance Of your
kind and generous consideration of myself,
bid YOU an aflectiOnate farewell.
r. l.. LEE General.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-29
THE sTONEWALL BAND.
: Famous Organization Continued Since
the war.

The StoncWall Band was organized in
$50 in the town OF Staunton, as the "MOun-
tain SIX Horn Band" under the leadership
of Professor \. J. Turner with member
ship of thirteen. and remained under that
organization until the year 1891, when II
procured a set Of silver instruments. and
the name was changed 10 turner's silver
COrnet Band" AT the commencement of
the war. members Of the band belonging to
the various military organizations went into
the army with their respective commands,
and so remained until the reorganization OF
the army i'm May. 1862. ut swift kunGap, when
they were regularly detailed a. the fiith
virginia Regiment Band. under the COM
mand of Colonel William :. II. Baylor, and
it remained in that capacity until by gen
oral order Of General StOnewall Jackson II
was constituted the Brigade Band and fol
lowed the fortunes Of the captain ana MS
Successors until the surrender at Appomat-
toX Courthouse April 9th. 1860. All Of the
original members Of the band are not living.
William T.. Woodward was killed at First
Manassas. Horace VI. Stoddard is dead, and
some other, Of the original members.
since the close Of the war the band has
been repeatedly reorganized. always retain
ms the army name Of "Ihe StOnewall
Band" They are proud Of their history,
and. while not regular professionals, fuf-
ni-h s0ul--tirrng music that goes stralghter
to the hearts OF ~taunt0n people than mat
made by any other band.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-29
uD to him with a dispatch from General


Fitz Lee.
WHEN DID yoU HEAR FROM M0rHEkF'
The young boys horse was painting very
much, indicating how hard It's rider nau
ridden TO deliver the message--when the
general, before opening the dispatch SAID 10
him: ''you had better undo the girths OF
four horse, and make him more comforta-
blc." Then looking at him more intenfly,
recognized in the boy courier kinsman's
son, and called him by name. said ""When
did YOU hear from your mother'
Then he opening the dispatch and reading 1t
he gave IL TO the adjutant.
Just then two Dorsemen were seen coming
down the long red road from the village, In
lage. in the direction ofthe generals position,
and when they approached were suspected
Of being the bearers OF General Grants let
ter 10 General Lee. One officer was Cen
eral Babcock and the other his aid. They
rode up 20 the side OF the road where
the general was sitting In the apple
orchard, dismounted and raising their
bats remaining uncovered delivered
the message. The general received
them with dignfcd courtesy, and mount
ing his horse rode back with them down the
road they came. followed by thousands OF
eyes, blinded with tears. The country be-
tween the two armies was cleared OF woods
-aflording an uninterrupted view OF the
long road which led 10 the village, and
up which General Lee and his escort
were riding. After going few hundred
yards they came to stream OF water How
ing across the road.
Here Traveller put his head down TO
drink. General Lee gave him the rein, and
sat composedly and patiently until his
faithful horse, that had carried him through
so many victories. had satisfied his thirst.
"Trayeler' drank. and drank. and drank,
until it seemed he would never get enough,
and once or twice he took his head up,
breathed long sigh, and, after TAX
ing side glance Of the slick,
fat horse of General Babcock. put
his nose down IN the water again, and blew
and paved the water as If he did not intend
TO 90 any farther. All of this time, which
seemed an age to the lookers-on. General
Lee sat and maintained the same bear
ing Of composure and calmness that
he would If Traveller" had been
drinking in Bull Run" after the sec
ond Manassas, or in the Rappahannock
after Charlottesville. Drawing gently
upon the rcins, the General intimated to
.rrayeler' that he wished him TO move on,
which he did with high, erected head and
distended nOstril, as if 10 say, II am proud
of carving Lee and his fortunes The
three horsemen soon disappeared into the
village. where took place the concluding
scene in the four years tragedy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-29

and south. cultivate love for the country m
linton. aud restore harmony between the
different sections. am anxious TO see who
will be the secretary Oi war"
Ia letter 90 hl~ son. written at this
period. he expresses himself very freely on
thC slavery agitation.