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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19

GREAT BEND, KANS.
LOCAL COMMENT.
Say. have you registered? And if
not, why not?
Rev w. A. Bosworth returned this
week from Missouri.
Mrs. EIrick Cole was visitin in La
Crosse this week.
John W. McGrnnis will move down
to Stafford this week.
w. II. Travis, OF Claflin, was do
ing business IN the city Friday.
A. j. Buckland male a business
trip to Kansas City this week.
Episcopal services at the German
Nj. E. church, this city, next Sunday.
John Morrison, OF away up north
east, was caller at this office last
week.
Miss S oft, the artist, is visiting her
mother who is i'll, IN Hutchinson, this
week.
Mrs. w. w z. Clement, who has
been quite i'll for some time, is around
again.
Mr.. Samuel Parma, Of this city, is
just up from second round with La
Grippe.
d. II. Halliday and wife returned
last week from a short pleasure tri in
the south.
John Kerr was up from Stafford
county Saturday, and reports al! quie;
down there.
James Kershaw is still widower,
his wife being on visit to relatives in
Rush county.
Mr.. Utterback, the telegraph ope-
rator at the Santa Fe depot, is on the
invilid list this week.
M. DALEY, of Olmiiz postofiice,
called Tuesday. He says wheat about
Olmitz is looking nicely.
Joe Warnken, of the west side, near
Heizerton, called Saturday to pay his
repects to the DEMOCRAT.
.Mesdames u. N. He,zer and G. E.
Castle are this week visiting Mrs. j
w. Thompson, at kinsley.
g. Hartman, of the south side, Is
among the new names added to our
list thus week. Sill it grows.
Mrs. {. F. Diffen bacher is off IN a
visit TO her daughter, Mrs. Lucy
Brands, at Morrill,, Wisconsin.
&. III. Evans, the miller, is getting
around again after being sick abed
with the rheumatism tor month.
DR.. Muntord and Charlie Has
brook, OF the X. q. Times, We're again
visiting their Cheyenne ranch, last
Sunday.
There will be Episcopal services at
the German NJ E church ON Sunday.
Feb. %, at the usual time. All are
cordially invited.
An inch or SD of 1.-The beautiful
came down to bless mother earth with
a white winding sheet, Tuesday night
anu Wednesday.
Miss LOU Porter, sister of Mrs. 0.
j. Richards, came in last week from
Nebraska, where she has been for a
number Of months.
ID. j. Richie, of New ton, was in the
city Wednesday. He reports his Kan
sas City house as doing big business
shipping goods to Kansas.
Sam Sha,tuck came in on the spring
breeze from the north lands, last FRI
day. Sam says its awful lonesome out
there since Joe Meeker left.
J. H. Gregory of his county las
week purchased. through A. j. Buck
land, the north east quarter OF section
13-21-13, IN Stafford county.
Comrades Of the G. A. R., ladies {.
the q. A. r. and S. of Y. are request
ed to meet at G. A. r. hall FRIDAY
evening Goth inst. tn complete pro
3 am.
Buy your wind mills
pumps and tanks of
drsaS BeAd I'm lement o
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19

s. P Leitner, Caroline C
Leifner, Henry l. Linn,
and Mrs Henry Linn
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19
Last Cali,

"Ihe Model Barber Shop.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19

Sunday night, at the NJ. E. church,
the following officers of the Barton
Co. Bible Society were elected, viz: E.
r. Moses, president; e. W. Murphy,
vice president; E G. Finley, secretary;
Geo. Brink man treasurer. The book
store of j. 81. Harper was selected as
the bible depository.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19
LEGAL NOTICES.
tFirst Published February s. 1871
SHERLFFS SALE.

John r. MuiyaDe. John Martin
and VIM. II. Rossington. trps-
tee,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19

South Bend township: 3 mi. south Of
Great Bend,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-13
TOO MUCH THTRD-PARTY POLITICs
President LinGiev Says That's What's Hurt
ing the Illinois 4. NJ. II. A.

CHICAGO, August IA special dispatch
from Springfield H.. says: &C. j. Lindlsy.
president of the Farmers Mutual Benefit As
socation Of Illinois. thinks the or
ganization has dsbbled too much ia
third-party politics, and he 80 expressed
himself yesterday in replying 20 tho
speech of welcome made by Governor Fifer at
the opening Of the agricultural and industrial
encampment. He said the success of an or
ganization like this depended upon . con-
tinued effort in the direction of promulgsting
certain principles to attain certain ends. The
moment they deyiate from this line rctrogres-
sion ensues
The trouble in securing legislation in our
State last winter was the lack OF unity among
the farmers and their determination 10 ask
everything and grant nothing I am firmly
convinced that existing evils cannot DO rene
Died by radical measures without resulting
IN material injury to the prosperity Of tho
country that the remedy is series
OF compromises on the part Of all concerned.
10 advocate the interests of our organization
we must have harmony in our ranks and not
devote our time 10 passing resolutions on sub
Jects we know will lead to discord. IL any
doubt the necessity of avoiding the rock Of
politics lot them compare the growth and
condition Of the membership of the lodges ia
this state this year with astn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-13
FARMERS AND DENTISTS.
''ss'ing Session OF the Latter Association.
New Alliance President.

ATLANTIC HOTEL. MoREHEAD CRY, N. c..
august l2.-ISpeciall-T second day Of tho
session ofthe Southern Dental Association WAS
h held today in the hall of the Teachers Assem-
oS oullulng and the proceedings were the
most most interesting and practical that have yet
ueen heid. The entire day was devoted to
cihics, and number Of subjects presented
themselves and actual dental operations were
performed by most skilled scientists
. III besdies, OF Virginia. gave demonstra-
tloh OF compound gold anterior approxiual
hlllng. using automatic malet and hand
pressure, and Dr. Calvert, of South Carolina.
gave an exhibition Of the work in adjusting
porcelein crown on front teeth
br ,. i. Hilhard OF Rocky Mount. did in
Verestng WORK in compound crOwn-fllinp.
using Nye's felt gold. An elaborate and costly
utpiay OF modern apparatus and improved
instruments for use by the dental profession il
on exhibition, and many of these were made
use OF to-day IN the practical demonstrations
which were made These apparatus are such
as 70 snow that rapid strides of progress have
oeen mRde IN dental science in recent years
Inns evening was devoted 10 sailing in the
sound adjacent to Morehead and large num-
per oil dentists enjoyed the sailing excursion.
Io-morrow night grand banquet will be
gwen by the North Carolina Dental Associs-
uon' complimentary to the Southern Dental
Association. at which time q number of toasts
CUTLER ELECTED PRESIDENT.
The Farmers State Alliance, in session
here tonight. elected Marion Butler. Of
sampson county, president of the alliance for
inc ensuing year, To succeed HOn. Elias Carr.
Butler was member of the last Legislature,
ana was one OF the trainers Of the Railroad
Commission bill
THESE EDITORS FAVOR CLEVELAND.
. WINSTON, n. c., August l2.-The State
fress Convention met to-day in Winston and
about fifty editors responded 10 the roll-cal
large number vii arrive tonight This
afternoon President Joseph T. Caldwell. Of
the Ststesylle Landmark, delivered the open
ing address. Hon. J. c. Buxton, of Winston.
welcomed the editors to the convention.
Ar II. A. Landon Of the Durham
Record, responded The editors were
then driven in carriages over the
city. and tonight they enjoyed an
entertainment TO their honor at the Salem
Female College. reporter canvassed the |
convention and two-thirds expressed them |
selves ont and out for Cleveland for Prosi- |
dent. The greatest banquet ever held il the |
State will be given tomorrow night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-13
HOTLEF MURDER CASE.
The Trial Postponed UuuI Next Friday in
DanvilIe.

DANyILIE, Va. August l2 Especial. THE
hustings courtroom was crowded almost t.
suffocation at 10 o'clock this morning At
which hour it was expected that the preimi
nary trial Of j. Abel Motley. charged with the
killing OF George w. Ferguson, on Sunday
last would begin.
Mayor Graves and Justices McCully and
herndon sat as q magistrates court and all
the witnesses for the Commonwealth we're
present. Motley, who spent two nights in
Jail, looked pale and haggard. After considera-
bic delay the court opened. and W. 4. Harris,
of counsel for the defense, asked for a CON
tinuance Of the case until Wednesday, the
18th. which motion Commonwealth At
torney Barksdse vigorously opposed.
He was willing 10 continuance
Tor day or TWO 10 enable counsel 10 pro-
cure the attendance Of absent witnesses. but
could see no reason for putting the ehearing of
for week. The court. after naturely con-
slderng the matter set next Tuesday at u
o clock ne the tims for thepro .iminary hear
ing. The talk Of lynching has about died out
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-13
TOO DEAR TO. ITS WHISTLE.
Kansas City (ksn.) Taxpayers' League and
the n sctric Plant Purchase.

KANSAS CRY, Mo-, August l2.-Kansas City,
Kan, has her hands full with refractory alder
men. On top of Monday nights open charges
of Doodle" by the Tax Payers League. a cir
cular has been scattered broadcast. character
izlng the scheme to purchase tho electric
works as q "Flagrsnt and manifest Job" The
whole trouble arises over the spirit of DOODLE
that the people of the town over the "Kaw"
think is in the air.
Some few years ago an electric light COM
pany was formed in Kansas City. Kan, and
plant put in. IL obtained the franchises,
stretched It's wires and lighted mp. Recently
movement has been quietly afoot to dispose of
these works to the city. The price to bs paid
was arranged at s3lO OOO The league held
its meeting, appointed board of experts
and had them look into the light company's
plant with view TO getting at its exact val
uation. The citizens now assert that the
price named is about $500, 900 more than the
works are worth. There is no telling where
the matter will end. Factions are organizing
and the league threatens to throw the council
in the Missouri river
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-13
PETER HAD 4 "PCLL.D
Charged With Running Blind Tiger" In
Georgia's Capitol

ATLANTA. Ga. August l2-This morning
the chief of police at Atlanta, with two de-
tectives, arrested Peter McMichael. q negro
porter OF the Senate of Georgia. for selling
whisky without license. The chief
states that he has evidence TO convict
McMichael OF running "a blind tiger"
in the capitol, and that his customers
were members % the general Assembly.
The Speaker of the House vacated his seat
when blcMichael was arrested and went to
the police station andhad him released. Mem
bers OF the House arc indignant. and ii has
created tremendous sensation. Governor
Northern gave the chief OF police authority 70
make the raid la the snte-room where the
whisky was sold tho CHIEF OF police found
fourteen bottles OF whisky and lot OF beer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-13
DASHED AGAINST THE DOCK.
Fourteen Persons Killed and Thirty Others
Badly Injured.
lWFULFATE OF EXCURSIONISTS
Barge Bearing About Two Hundred Souls
CauEht in squsl at the Cold Spring
Harbor-The KiHed and Injured.

NEW York. August I2.-Fourteen persons
were killed outright and thirty more were in
jurod at the Cold Spring harbor at O'Clock
ih.s afternoon. They were Just clearing the
dock on an excursion barge 70 return to
Brooklyn, when the vessel was struck by "a
heavy sQuall and dashed against the dock
j; was in tho midst Of a terrible thunder
st I'm. the waves ran high, and some people
think that the mast Of the barge on which
the people were killed was struck by light
nng. This is not known. however.
All was excitement and confusion. Women
and children were running about and scream
ilg With fright.
DARK SKY AND HEAVY SEA.
The sky was dark and threatening and a
heavy sea was running when the upper deck
O. the barge fell with a crash upon the crowd
beneath. Fourteen persons lay dead upon
the deck when the wreckage was cleared
away. and upward Of thirty moro were sori-
ously injured. Others are supposed TO have
fallen into tho water. but up to g o'clock to-
night no bodies had boen washed ashore OF
recovered. The names of the killed and III
lured had not been learned
The excursion was sent out by the large
dry good house Of Geiser IF BROOKLYN for
the. benefit sof its employees but many other
persons took advantage Ot the EXCURSION TO
60 along.
BRINGING IN TIE DEAD AND INJURED
In al there were about two hundred and
fifty persons nearly all OF whom are residents
of Brooklyn and Williamsburg The excur-
sion had two bsrges which belong 10 Mild's
excursion company and were towed by
tug.
The excursion party left Brooklyn early this
morning and arrived at Cold Spring harbor
about noon The boats had barely put OF
from the dock on the return trip when the
accident happened Among those killed was
the pilot Of the barge When the confusion
had subsided the superintendent Of Gcysers
establishment made arrangements for sending
tho Killed and injured 10 their homes in
brooklyn on special train
IDENTIFYING THf BODIES.
The bodies OF the thirteen persons who were
killed by the accident on the barge Republic
were brought to Brooklyn on "a boat which
landed at the foot OF north Sixth street. VIII
hameburg. No reports were u ade % the DO
Ice. but the latest information is that one of
the bodies bias been identified az Martha Sea
men. of Brooklyn
About l75 people were injured in the accl-
dent biost Of them returned to Brooklyn Oh
q special train.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-13
THE "sHORTs" WE'RE CAUGHT.
L. PardridGe. Of Chicago, Dropped 500, 900
on Wheat YesterdaY

CHICAGO, August l2.-The News SAYS Mil
lions of dollars were counted out as profit
when yesterdays session Of the Chicago
Board of Trade closed and December wheat
had bobbed up from 9l5. to 95 Toward this
handsome sum +. Partridge is credited with
contributing s5C0.0O0 Mr.. Partridge says
S400,000
Mr. Partridge said last evening that he had
been heavily short and that calls had been
made so persistertly. just at the close Of the
day that he ran out Of ready cash. but while
he came out s40c, 600 short he still felt ia q
condition 10 meet any demand that could DO
made on him. TAe losses, he said. come out
Of the profits made when wheat was going
down
H. B. Ream attempted to stem the tide by
selling short on every dip Of the market. but
when the Jay WAS over lac gave up the battle
and bought to cover. The bear side was pop
uar and the squeeze that came IN tho calls
is expected to be fatal to many Of the small
fry.
A prominent broker said that all the heavy
buyers are greatly short in wheat The un-
precedented foreign demand had something
to DO with the raise, and not few brokers
say the Farmers Alliance had something to
do with IT,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-13
Would-Be Iynchers Fail.

PORT ToBAcco, Nd. August 12.-An at
tempt was made early yesterday by q body of
about thirty men to lynch John Marshall Rye.
the old man who killed q school teacher named
Wheeler near here last week. The would be
lynchers. after an unsuccessful attempt to
make the sheriff give up the keys of the JAIL
withdrew after twenty-one shots had been
fired by the sherif's party. II is believed
that no member Of the lynching party was in-
iured
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-13
Croftrrs on Vancouver Island.

WTNNurG. MN. August 12.-Colonel En-
gledue and MAJOR Clarke are here en- route TO
British Columbia in connection with a scheme
10 settle six thousand Highland Scotch Croft
ters on Vancouver Island These Crofters
are all members of the Royal naval reserves,
and the reason Of the British Governments
efforts 10 settle them in British Columbia is to
have them convenient in case of emergency
on the Pacific coast They are t. be engaged
in connection with gigantic English syndi-
cate. which is being formed for the develop
coast
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-13
SENATOR GoRMAy,s VIEW HOME.
Plans Being Prepared for New House si
Laurel.

LAUREL, MD.. August IA well-known
architect of Baltimore is preparing plans for
a new residence for United States Senator
Arthur p. German, 10 take the place of the
one burned down last winter The new resi-
dence will not be on the site Of the old home,
but will be near it. and, like the former
home, will be in Howard county. about three
and half miles from Laurel.
The structure Will be commodious, sub
stanta and comfortable farm house, in keep
ing with Senator Gorman's well-known,
modest and businesslike characteristics. The
cellar is now being excayated. and the stone
for foundation and basement is being quar-
ried at Guilford. a neighboring town. The
working drawings for the homo will not be
finished by the architect before the ist of Sep
tember
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-13
W. 4. (rnasdala,s Funeral.

W. T. Croasdale, the late editor Of tho Stan.
dard. the single tax organ took place to-day
from the rooms Of the Manhattan Single
tax club. The services were conducted by
Father Huntington and Henry George. Tho
Episcopal services were read. after which Mr.
George made an address paying high tribute
TO the memory of his deceased col-sborer
After the services at the club were concluded,
the remains were taken TO Fresh Pond
crematory whore they were incinerated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-13
Changed Its Name.

CINCINNATI. O.. August i2.-Ths Parnell
branch of the National League, one of the
best known bodies in this city, at q meeting
last night WAS chrstsned the 'Innesfal
Branch OF the National Federation of
America" The action was brought about by
the change Of affairs in Ireland and the fact
that the National League had practically
died. A meeting will be held Thursday TO
complete the reorganization and elect new
officers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-13
RUSsIA li1D HER RYE.
TIE American Farmers Are Masters OF the
Situstion-Ecduced Grain Duties.

lI}y Gable 10 The 1imesl
TovDoS. August I2.-The Daily News. CONF
menting on the Russian rye ukase. says: 1T
is reassuring to learn that tie crops in the
United States promise an exceptionally large
yield The American farmers are masters Of
the situation. It Is 10 be hoped that they viii
use their strength moro fully The making OF
corners in the neoessaries Of life IS never
laudable. and in Tie present juncture il would
be little short OF flemish"
The English newspapers generally aremuch
disturbed by the uAase Tie prevailing inn
preston IS that Great Britain will suffer ex-
tensively. though not 50 much as Germany
md Austria
The Times Berlin correspondent wires
'phere is 10 chance of Chancellor Won
Caprvis complying with the radical request
for reduced Grain duties" The dispatch
adds thar 20 per cent Of Germanys importa-
tion of rye this year has been from Russia.
The ukase will seriously affect East Prussia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-13
HOUSE or THE sURRENDER.
The Famous Building Sold 80 tho Grand
Army of the Republic.

PARIS. TEXAS, August 1.-THE house at
Appomattox, Va. in which General Lee sur
rendered to General Grant was sold O few
days ago FOR $4,000.
1t was the property of the Ragland heirs
three Of whom live in this city.
The parties purchasing. it is said, are repre-
sentatiyes Of the Grand Army of the Rspub-
lie, and it is believed that that organization
intends to hold an annual encampment at the
historic school. as several hundred acres of
land in the vicinity have been purchased by
the same parties that bought the house.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-13
Fatal L splosion.

UNIoNTowN. PEsN.. August 1.-Two chill.
dren Of l.. l.. Horton. manager OF the Somsr-
set Lumber Company. near Ohio Pyle tbis
county. were fatally burned last night by the
explosion Of an oil can. The boy was pouring
oil on torch which he was preparing tc lake
a lighted match into the torch. igniting the
oil IN the can.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-13
mEETING or ONO BUILDERS.
The Executive Committee Called to order in
Cincinnati.

Inc ANccNtiFS committee Called to order in
Cincinnati.
CINoNNArI, O.. August 12.-The executive
committee Of the Ohio Building Associat on
League met at 10 o'clock this morning in the
parlors Of the Dcnnison House 10 receive new
applications for membership in the league.
At 2:30 4. M. the league was called to order AT
the West Ind Turner Hall by President
Winters About three hundred delegstes
We're present Hon. Henry Siueve. frst
yice-pesiaent 81 the league, delivered an ad-
dress of welcome on behalf Of tho Cincinnati
association.
President Winters then delivered his an
nual address which was followed by the
reading Of the report. by Secretary Hett and
treasurer Studoysnt. and the State execu-
tive committee. The delegates wlll Do given
q reception and banquet at Eichlers garden
tonight bv the Cincinnati associations
Thursday viii be taken up with papers pre-
pared by the diilorent members OF the State
and the election of officers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-13
Discomfort IN CHINA Still.
The Heads OF Rioters Put on Exhibition as n
Warning to Others.

Warning to Others.
san FRANcIsco. CAL, August 12.-Advices
by tho steamship Oceanic. which arrived last
evening from Hong Kong and Yokohama. are
up TO July 18TH The fire OF discomfort is
still smouldering in North China and occa-
sional riots are reported. The mission sta
tions near Canton are said 10 have been at
tackled. but none of the details have been
received.
Two of the Wusuch rioters on trial con-
fessed that they murdered two foreigners
during the Wusuch riots. The self-confessed
murderers were executed on July 5th in the
Kusngchi district. Their heads were subse-
quontly put on exhibition at Wusuoh as a
warning TO other OWL doers. Under the date
OF June 29th, Tientsin correspondent writes
is anticipated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-13

[By cable to The Timesl

II9y OaDIe % TIC IIIuosI
DUBLIN. August 2.-Messrs. Walsh, Gray
and others have signed requisition for .
meeting Of the Freeman's Journal directors
10 change the policy of the paper Mr. Hsr-
rington, presiding at a meeting Yesterday Of
the League, announced that he was obliged for
the present to discontinue grants TO evicted
tenants. lie said an appeal would be made
forthwith 10 start daily newspaper in Mr..
Parnells interest He had no doubt that Mr.
Gray could succeed in bringing about the
apOstacy of the Ereeman's Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-13
RaIfonr,s Proposltlon.
IBy Cable to The Times. ]


LONDON, August l2.--Ihe National Press
says: Mr.. Balfour's proposal will send cold
shiver through the heart of the grstocracy
and their supporters in Ireland. Every job
Der will read with dismay the scheme TO
establish and endow new organization which
the first five years of Mr. Balfour's reign have
been spent in yainly trying 10 destroy. The
kationalists are entitled TO enjoy the situation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-13
Jim COrbett Wants 10 Flight.

NEW YoRK August l2.-Jiln Corbett TO-
day deposited $1,000 with the New York
World to fight amy man above ground Mar
quis OF Queensbury rules either TO a finish
Francis p sIsvin. Of Australia. or Charles
Mitchell. of London.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-13

Nkg YoHK, August I2.-Mayor Grant re-
ceiYcd letter from the Southern States I'm
..al'ffatiou ~ Bureau inviting the attention OF
'ns business men Of this section TO the South
srn Interstate Exposition 10 be held at Ra-
figh, n O.. from October ist 10 December
nv leSi: Tue Southern Interstate lmmi-
ti"uCn tCn Y ufeau WAS organized in l6sJ and its
South. '"P@''''''0' - '"0
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-13

CARLrog, MINI. August IA hurricane
demolished Chippewa Indian village ct
Sawyer yesterday. Ii was accompanied by q
great hail storm which destroyed all the gar
dens and grain fields between SAWYER and
Big Lake Many Indians were injured bus
none killed.