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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-03

Right Rev. Fenton DR. j. j. KEANE-
Mendweiler of6ciated at St Anthony's
church, Bishop Bonacum at St Pat
rick's and Bishop Spaulding at the
Immaculate Conception
day morning will be In keeping with
the noble character of the venerable
and venerated prelate. No event in
the Catholic church in America has
brought together as many disting uished
dignitaries. All the church's eccle-
siastics were present, and his holiness
has sent a presentation with a gift In
st. Louis the interest has not been con-
fined to Roman Catholics Many promi-
nent citizens of all creeds have given of
their time and means to aid in making
nature ever witnessed
The Christian Brothers gave an enter
tainment in honor of the Most Rev
archbishop Kenrick at their. college
Various prelates aud churchmen were
present The entertainment was of a
musical and literary character. and was
given under the direction of the Ken
rick Literary Society. Music was
rendered by the college orchestra. and
several ESSAYS were read After the
recitation of an ode by Mr.. Griswold
Smith entitled, 'Our Arch bishop" the
orchestra concluded the exercises with
the jubilee march.
Archbishop Ireland's lecture at Music
hall last night was prominent feature
of the festivities The distinguished
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-03
ClippinpR.


All the saw mills at jackson Park,
which the contractors use in cutting
the material for the worlds fair build
ings. will soon be run by electricity.
This is done on account of the dangers
of fire from so many steam engines on
the grounds, and also to have light for
work at night
The Bonaparte who has just died in
Italy, Louis Lucien, was q quiet per
son who spent his life in the study of
philology. He was the second son of
Lucien, one of the great Napoleon's
brothers who were excluded from the
succession by the emperor's will
Theodore Tilton resides permanently
in Paris He has prettily appointed
chambers upon the Isle Of St Louis. all
most under the shadow of Notre Dame,
and opposite his windows, upon the
other side Of the river, is the old house
where Abelard and Heloise are said to
have lived and loved Tilton is an
amateur carpenter and opening from
his study is perfectly equipped shop
in which he passes some hours daily.
Inventor Edison is a wonderful man.
perhaps the most wondefu1 man the
world has ever seen, but even he can't
invent a new excuse for being out too
late nights.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-03
g August
Flower

Perhaps you do not believe these.
statements concerning Green's An
gust Flower. Well, we can't make
you. We can't force conviction in
to your head or med
Doubling icine into your
throat We don't
Thomas. want to. The money
is yours, and the
misery is yours; and until you are
willing to believe, and spend the one
for the relief of the other, they wil1s
stay so. John II. Foster, II22-
Brown Street, Philadelphia, says
Ny wife is little Scotch woman.
thirty years ofage and of a naturally
delicate disposition. For FIVE or six
years past she has been suffering
from Dyspepsia. She
VomIt became so bad at last
that she could not sit
Every Meal. down to a meal but
she had to vomit it
as soon as she had eaten If Two.
bottles of your August Flower have
cured her, after many doctors failed.
Shecsn now eat anything, and enjoy
it; and as for Dyspepsia, she does not
know that she ever had it" g.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-03

conner strobe across DAVID L. BEALS
the threshold. back through the small
hall, into the main hall and deposited
in the arms of the almost fainting
mother her boy.
Not a word was spoken A gasp from
the father, an exclamation of unutter-
able astonishment pleasure, pain and
gratitude from the mother was all that
served to break the stiffness of the
night.
One part of the contract was fulfilled
the child was Observation-Disclosures part
remained to be carried out The ram
some was to be paid. 1t was quickly
done. As soon as his arms were re-
Heved of their precious burden they
were extended for the reward
Then for the first time was the mans
face seen 1t was the same man who
had consulted with Mr.. Beals during
the afternoon Tho reward was paid.
Five thousand dollars in notes were
handed the man
Subsequently Lizzie Smith," the
servant who disappeared at the time Of
the abduction, and Albert King, the
man who rented the house near the
Beals residence. were located and ar
rested by tho police. They proved to
be crooks passing for man and wife
who had served a term in the Colorado
penitentiary and were only released
last August
1t fell to the lot of Police Captain
Burns to supplement the return of the
child with the arrest of the woman who
has been the instrument by which un-
told misery was sent into a happy
household and an entire community
wrought up to the highest pitch of ex-
cifamant
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-03

ADvICEs from China are to the effect
that the government has decided that
the printing and publishing of anti-for-
eign placards is a capital offense and
has ordered those already convicted of
this offense to be beheaded forth with
and without waiting for the formal inn
perial authority. It was hoped that
these stern measures would have .
deterrent effect and convince the pow
ers that the government is in earnest.
as under ordinary circumstances, a
period of TWO months would elapse be-
fore the executions
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-03
ADDITIONAL. DIsPArCHEs.

THE brig Tahiti has been found float
ing bottom up at sea. She had crew
of twenty men and Ell Gilbert island
ers under contract to work in Mexico,
all of whom were supposed to have
been drowned.
SEVEN persons were killed by
wreck on the Lake Shore near Toledo.
O.. on the night of the 2sth. Many
others were injured.
THE jubilee of Archbishop Kenrick
commenced at St. Louis on the goth,
to continue throughout the week. 1t
was a notable event in ecclesiastical
circles and was attended by church
dignitaries and laymen in large num-
bers from all parts of the country.
A SUPPOSED lunatic fired at Rev. DR..
John Hall, the Presbyterian divine. as
he passed from his church to the par
sonage at New York on the GOTH 1t
was a narrow escape for the clergyman
The assassin was arrested and proved
to be John G. Rath, German, aged IS,
in the real estate business.
The 500 elevator at Escanaba, Mich. +,
has been destroyed by fire. Loss,
$3.50, 900.
TRACY, Mimi, has been seriously
hurt by fire. All the buildings between
Third and Fourth streets, on Front,
except the State bank, were destroyed.
SECRETARY BLAINE's physician says
he is now in good health and will be
yet better six months hence.
The annual report of Secretary
Noble of the interior department is
made public. He deals with many mat.
tiers of interest to the west
THE annual report of the interstate
commerce commission is almost ready.
It will give statistics of vast interest to
railroad men and the general public
THE European stock markets are re-
ported firmer than for some time In
London the situation is especially
good.
FRIGHrFUL excuses are reported to
have been committed by the Chinese
during the latest outrage. Children
were roasted alive; nuns horribly NAL
treated, and priests tongue and heart
torn out
GEORGE WHEATON ALLEN, better
known as Land Bill Allen, the origin
ator of the homestead act died at the
county infirmary near Columbus, o.,
aged 81 He had spent fortune in the
interest of the bill of which he claimed
to be the originator
RICHARD p. HAMMOND. member OF
the board of police commissioners o.
San Francisco, died recently after q
long illness. He was born in Mary
land, was a West Point graduate anC
served with distinction in the Mexican
war.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-03

ARCHIE KENRICK archbishop of the
archdiocese of St Louis for the past
fifty years Solemn services of thanks
giving were held in all the churches of
the city. In most of them the visiting
prelates pontifcated and sermons
germane to the occasion were de-
livered by visiting orators At
the cathedral Right Rev. John
Hennessey, of Dubuque. pontificated.
At St Johns church chbishop
Ryan celebrated ponti6cal mass, and
Bishop Keane, of Washington, preached
the sermon. At St Francis Xavier's
church Archbishop Janssens, OF New
Orleans, said mass and Bishop Moore,
of St Augustine. Fla. preached the
sermon. At St Alphonsus Arch bishop
Gross pontificated Archbishop Fee
han, of Chicago. celebrated mass at St
Bridget's and Bishop Hogan. of Kansas
City, delivered an Grafton on Arch
bishop Kendrick. Bishop Hennessey.
of Wichita. Kan, ponti6cated at St
Leo's and Father Nugent of Cape
Girardeau, preached. Bishop Rode
macher, of Nash vile. pontifcated
at St. Joseph's church and the
sermon was delivered by Bishop
Marty, of Sioux Falls Bishop Scanlon.
of Salt Lake City, celebrated high
mass at the Church of the Annunciation
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-03

NINA IRVING has been visiting and
weeping over the home and tomb of
Washington Irving at Tarrytown,
where in rambling old cottage the
great authors nieces. the Misses Irving,
still live in quiet which they refuse to
allow curiosity-seekers to disturb A
great many people go up to Tarrytown
to tarry for a while near the last rest
ing place of the author of 1.-THE Sketch
Book"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-03

THE STOLEN CHILD private detectives
by the dozen came to the house,
and the one inquiry was concern
ing the reward offered, and
whether or not the conditions of
the reward would be carried out faith
fully. This inquiry was based upon a
notice published on the windows of the
Union National bank and elsewhere in
conspicuous places to the effect that
S., 600 reward would be paid for the re-
covery OF the boy and no questions
asked.
1t was in relation to this latter clause
that most of the inquiries were made,
and particularly did the stranger dwell
upon this in his interview with Mr..
Beals yesterday afternoon The man
was told that the offer was made in
good faith and that its conditions would
be sacredly observed
Alto o'clock man was heard to as
cend the stone steps of the residence
One short. sharp peal from the cleo
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-03

from Rio Janeiro, Brazil, state. that
Fonseca, besides abdicating the dicta-
torship, has renounced his title of COM
mander-in-chief and retired to private
life The papers are, however, de-
manding the impeachment of Fonseca
and also of his ministers on the ground
that they are responsible for the moneys
spent during the short-lived dictator
ship. The governors of all the states
have proclaimed In favor of the new
president, Peixoto. 1t is rumored that
the federal capital viii be removed
from Rio de Janeirc - Nictheroy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-03

ANIBAL CRUZ, first secretary of the
Chiiian legation at Washington, denied
absolutely the report that the bodies
of Barbosa and Alcerra, the two gen.
erals of Balmaceda's army, were for
eight days after their death exposed on
the public plaza and subjected to in
dignities before burial He was at the
time in Chilli and he states from his
own observation that the bodies were
buried the day of the battle of Placilla
in which both were killed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-03
IMPORTANT CHANGES.

The Post Office Department Considering
AN Extension of the Money Order Sys-
tenn.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23-At meeting
of post office inspectors held here the
subject of money order and register
systems were discussed. at length II
the Recommendation made to the
postm and the legislation
asked of congress is granted. it is be
Hevsd that there will be some radical
changes in the methods Of conducting
postal business in the United States
Some very marked changes are recon.
mended in the working in tho money
order system These contemplate the
issuing of money orders for any amount
upon all frst-class Offices; q maximum
order of $500 in second-class Offices, $500
in third-class offices and 500 in fourth
class Offices For money orders of Sc
or less-those which the working classes
use-a reduction in the fee will be rec
commended to q figure two or three
cents less than that now charged by
express companies for the same amount
Another important change recon.
mended will be to keep money-ordez
Offices open a certain number of nights
a week to an hour later than e:30 In
the registry business 1t is proposed &c
change the present method OF dispatch.
ing registered letters from post offices
by substituting a linen-lined envelope
with 12-cent stamp upon it for this
special purpose Instructions will be
printed on the envelope and they car
be mailed at any letter box without
necessitating the sender going In per
son to the post Office, as is now required
by the postal regulations
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-03

A MEETING was held at Forest City,
Ark, recently looking to unity of ac-
ton in regard to leveeing the Missis-
s1ppi from New Madrid, Mo, to the
mouth of the ST. Francis river. 1t is
proposed to cooperate with the Mis-
souri, counties in bringing an influence
to bear upon congress for liberal ap-
preparations 1t is estimated that
1900, 900 acres of land could be re-
claimed in Arkansas and $50, 600 in
Missouri
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-03
Failure at New York.

NEW YORK, Nov. 2S-Edward NJ
Field, Daniel A Lindley, John Freder
ick Wischers and Herman c. Wilmus
composing the firm of Field. Lindley,
Wischers & Co, bankers and brokers
at No 1 Broadway. assigned to-day t.
Charles w. Gould. without preference.
The failure was due to the advance in
corn.
Numerous reports were af1oat placing
the frm's indie btedness all the way from
500, 600 to 81, 500, 900. but no correci
statement could be secured through the
Office Of the firm, which was thronged
during the entire afternoon by people
clamoring for information
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-03

-
trio bell and then
was heard the sound
of q chiid's voice.
Instantly the door
was thrown open.
wide back to give
ingress to SO well
como a guest; well
come then. however
black his crime.
aud with the step
of q soldier and the
assurance of a ben
efactOr. the new
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-03

Con-. RONKENDORFF, of the United
States navy, died recently at New York.
He was born in Pennsylvania, was APP
pointed to the navy in 1882 and served
throughout the war of the rebellion,
was commissioned as commodore in
1873 and in the following year retired
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-03

GEN. E. KIRBY SMITH leaves his
university chair in the Tennessee
mountains to mix now and then with
his old friends at Nashville. He has
become a patriarch in appearance. with
gray hair and long, flowing white
beard. But there is no sign of physical
breaking in him, for his eye is bright
and he walks with a firm step and erect
carriage. No other man in Tennessee
Is more generally honored
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-03

SUBSCRIBING the orders for the gen.
eral court martial convened for the
trial of Maj. C. b. Throckmorton, Sec
ond artillery. indicates that the major
may be given an opportunity to resign
the service
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-03

GEN. NELSON A. MILES will be grand
marshal of the parades, civic and mill
tary. connected with the exposition, in
Guiding the parade on the occasion of
the dedication of the worlds fair build
ings. October II, 1892. Miss Harriet
Monroe. of Chicago. has been chosen to
write commemorative ode for the
dedicatorY ceremonies
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-03
MISCELLANEOUS.

c. w. WILLIAMS, the horseman and
trackman of Independence, Ia, pro-
poses to give $500, 900 for trotting and
pacing races next summer.
In Coldwater. Mercer county, O.,
masked women whipped four disrcput-
able females severely and ducked one
in freezing water.
THE Elgin Watch Co. has begun suit
in Chicago's federal courts against the
Dueber Watch Case Co. to prevent in
Engagements of a stem-winding patent
Two school children are dead and tho
teacher and fifteen pupils in public
school in Clinton county. Ind, are crit
ically ill from drinking poisonous well
water.
OVER 900 Choctaw Indians, including
squaws and papooses, have left Kos
ciuslxo, Miss, for Tusco1a, Choctaw
nation They are from the counties OF
Lealxe, Newton and Neshoba, Miss,
and 3xe taking advantage of the gov
eminent inducements in the far west
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-03

THE Texas Farmers Alliance in ses-
sion at Corsicana adopted a resolution
for the appointment of twenty-five
delegates to represent Texas at the
Memphis, Tenn, national convention.
Resolutions condemning the action of
the supreme council at Indianapolis,
and proposing to sever all connection
were adopted
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-03

UNITED STATES consular officers
throughout France. reporting as to the
prospects of the Chicago worlds fair in
the several districts, state that the feel
ing of the people is one of indiffer-
ence and in one or two districts where
the Mckinley law presses most severe
1y a feeling akin to hostility is mani
tested
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-03

prelate is one of
the most forcible
speakers in the
Catholic church. All
sorts and conditions
OF men were anx-
ious to hear and see
the prince of the
church, whose name
has become a by
word in American
public life. and
therefore the hall
was crowded He
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-03

THE Russian minister of war has or
dered $4,000. 600 pounds of soldiers
biscuits delivered by January 1. This
order, which is altogether unprece-
denied since the time of the Russo
Turkish war, has created decided
sensation
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-03

ACCORDING to an official estimate
5000, 600, 600 pools of grain will be
needed in Russia from abroad. Finance
Minister Vishnegradski proposes lot
terry Of 5000, 900 roubles to help allie
viate the distress in the famine dis
tricts. It is reported that the minister
of the interior. who has been Disgusting
the true state of affairs from the czar,
will have to resign now that the full
extent of the famine is known.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-03
CURRENT COMMENT.

THE trial of the archbishop of AK,
France, for leaving his diocese in VIOLA
ton of state orders, resulted in his con-
viction and a fine of 5000 francs was
imposed. - 4i--e
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-03

The Jewish quarter of Charl.off.
Russia, was attacked by a mob. Much
property was destroyed. The loss was
very heavy. The rioters were quelled
by the troops. A telegram giving de-
tails of the riot was suppressed by the
authorities
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-03

MRS j. A. DRExEI., wife of the Phil
adelphia banker, died recently at the
family's country seat, Runnymede.
She has been ailing for a year with an
affection of the heart and five weeks
ago was taken seriously ill. She was
the daughter Of John Doset, an old
French merchant ttt
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-03

THE Philadelphia troopers who
crossed the water to exhibit their
splendor at Gen. Grubb's wedding were
treated with very distinguished consid-
Grafton. They dined with the diplo-
matte corps. inspected the great bar
racks at Aldershot, explored the Bank
of England and enjoyed a most hos
pitable reception wherever they went.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-03

The secretary of the interior has re-
ferred to the commissioner of the gen.
eral land Office the request of mem
Der of the Minnesota legislature that
1000, 900 acres at the headquarters of
the Mississippi, Red and Rainy Lake
rivers be set aside for a national park.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-03

EMPEROR WILLIAMS sermons were
written to his orders by Chaplain Rich
ter. They are in simple and unaffect-
ed style, and are printed for distribu-
ton only among the crew Of the Hohen-
zoIlern
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-03

to the Pacific and
from the lakes to
the gulf, dignitarfes
and laymen of the
Catholic church in
America have come
to celebrate the
achievements of a
great mans life
Yesterday began
the celebration of
the golden jubilee
of Peter Richard
Kenrick, bishop and
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-03

and Father Head,
t b g p a S t o r,
preached. Bi S h o p
Ryan, of Buffalo,
n. Y, omciated at
S {. " i N C e n is
church, Archbishop
Katzer, of Mnwau-.
kee, at Peter and
Paul's, and Bishop
Fink at ST. Mary's
Bishop Bourke, of
c n e y e n n e, and
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-03

10 AAO"h W pOAit1-
clans by reason of the vast influence he
wields; to the Grand Army through the
ties of loyalty and comradeship; to the
temperance man by his unfiinching
stand for the principle of total absti-
nence. but above all he is known to the
workingmen. to whose cause he has
devoted much of the energy of his mind
and the eloquence of his tongue His
subject was, THE Church and the
Workingmen- A feature of additional
interest was the fact that Cardinal Glib
bons attended the lecture. He was in
troduced to the audience and occupied
a seat on the stage. At the close OF the
lecture the cardinal and Arch bishop
Ireland held an informal reception
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-03
THE BABY RESTORED.

The Kidnapped Child OF Banker Beals Re-
stored to Its Parents Upon the Payment
OF . Heavy Ranson-The Supposed Kid
napers Arrested.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. Nov. 2S-At 10
o'clock last night, thirty hours after
his abduction, little David Z. Beals, Jr.,
was returned to the home of his par
ents and the ransom of s., 900 paid
The beginning of the end was at s
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-03
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results whens
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant:
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys--
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and feveFs and cures habitual-
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 it's
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substaeces, it's
many excellent qualities commend is
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale In 50cs
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. ANY reliable druggist whos
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who's
wishes to try it Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL
LOUISVILLE KY NEW Y0aK. NJ
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-03
KENRICK'S DAY.
Grand Ecclesiastical Event in the
City of St Louis
ARCHBISHOP KENPiCK'S JUBILEE.
Church Dignitaries of the Highest in At
tendance-rheV Various Catholic Pull
pits Filled With Visiting Bisho ps
and Archbishops.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. So.-Of all the days
in the calendar year. yesterday was the
day of days for the Roman Catholics of
the United States From the Atlantic
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-12-03

o'clock yesterday
afternoon when a
strange man pre-
sented himself at
the residence of Mr..
Beals and requested
an interview with
IN at gentle man
There was nothing
remarkable in this
1t was a thing that
had been going on
all day. Notes. mes
sengers, special de-
livery letters and