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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-05
EARTHQUAKE IN JAPAN.
Fatalities Run Into the Hundreds-DetalI
Not Given.

Fatalities Run Into the Hundreds-Detaus
Not Given.
LONDON, Oct. 29.-Dispatches. were
received here last evening from japan
announcing that the telegraph wires
beyond Hiogo and Osaka were down.
1t was added that there had been an
earthquake at Hiogo and the rumor
was current that a great amount OF
property had been destroyed and that
the loss of life had been considerable.
Hiogo Is a seaport town OF Japan on
the island of Hondo, and is situated
about twenty-five miles by rail
from Osaka Hiogo is q fine har-
Dor at the head of the Gulf of Osaka
and is adjacent to Kobe. It is lighted
with gas, and has a number of fine pub
lie buildings, including a town hall, a
custom house and government machine
shops The seaport referred to has an
extensive foreign and coastwise trade
and population, in 1884. of about 49,
900 souls. Osaka is also on the island
of Hondo on the sea, thirty-seven miles
south of Kioto, to which place, as well
as to Hiogo and Kobe, railways
have been built Osaka has a
large foreign trade, arsenals, a
great castle, machine shops, city
hall, mint, college and an academy,
and is traversed by canals over which
are more than 1, 100 bridges, some of
them iron. This city has many theaters
and other places of amusement, and it
also has 1000 places of worship In
point of size it is the third or fourth
city in Japan, but in social affairs,
fashion. commerce and industry it
takes the first rank. Osaka has five
newspapers, hundreds of schools and a
population. according to the census of
1884, of about $50, 900.
A private telegram dated Hiogo, re-
ceived in this city last night confirms
the report conveyed in former tele-
grams that a disastrous earthquake
has occurred in japan. The telegram
says that a severe shock was ex-
perienced at Osaka and that the de-
struction both of life and property
was very great So severe was the
shock that a mum Der of houses were
thrown to the ground and many of the
occupants were caught in the falling
buildings and crushed to death. A
large number of persons succeeded in
escaping from their tottering homes
only to meet death in the streets to
which they had fed for safety from the
falling debris.
There is no means. at present, of es-
timating the total loss of life; in fact,
the details of the catastrophe are very
meagre, as all the telegraph wires are
broken in the districts affected by the
falling poles, which were thrown down
by the seismic disturbance.
The above mentioned private dis
patch, however. states that it is known
that in Osaka alone the death list con-
tains the names of 500 of the residents
of that city.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-05
Popes and ConcIaves

BRUSSELS, Oct. 29.-The Courier. of
this CITY, publishes decree alleged to
have been issued by the late Pope Plus
TX, with reference to future conclaves.
The decree confirms the exclusive right
Of the cardinals to elect a pope free
from any Intervention on the part Of
the powers It also declares that the
cardinals in Rome at the time Of the
death Of pope ought to decide whether
the election of a new pope should take
place outside of Italy, and that If any
attempt should be made to interfere
with a conclave it should be transferred
beyond Italy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-05
A Library After AL

New YORK, Oct. 29-The court Of ap
peals decided yesterday in favor of thu
contestants OF Samuel j. Tilden's will,
thus defeating his purpose to establish
trust, but the free library which
the great statesman desired to give
this city upon his death. and which
MAS the pet project Of his de-
cnning years. is to become q fact
The viii has been declared void in the
court of last resort but meanwhile the
executors have effected a compromise
with one OF the beneficiaries by which
g., 600. 600 will IN any event be set aside
for tbs library
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-05
SPUNKY CHILL.

She FIatly Refuses to Consider the Amer
lean Demands-ihe Minister of the New
Government Calls on Secretary Rlaine.
SANTIAGO. Chill, Oct 29.-The CHILEAN
government has replied to Minister
Egans demand for an explanation of
the recent attack upon American sail
Ors.
The reply is couched in very strong
language and it is understood that it
amounts to refusal to accept respon-
sibility for the affair. The state de-
partment at Washington has been noti-
fed.
Minister Egan, Commander Schley
and Consul McCreery are consulting
together and it is thought that decisive
action will be taken soon. The state
departments orders in reference to the
matter are very strong.
The intendente of Valparaiso has re-
fused to guarantee the safety of mar
ket boats coming to that city early in
the morning from the United States
war ship Baltimore or the safety of
officers of that vessel coming ashore at
night There is practical boycott on
the Baltimore. No American sailors
are allowed on shore.
MoNTT CALLS ON BLAINE.
WASHINGTON, Oct %. -Senor Romero,
the Mexican minister, accompanied by
Senior Montt, arrived at the state de-
partment about noon yesterday and
sent their cards in to Secretary Blaine.
The distinguished foreigners were soon
ushered into the private room of the
secretary and then followed Mr.. Months
first introduction as Gillian repre-
sentative. Mr.. Mont was peculiarly
favored in being escorted by Minister
Romero, who is the dean of the diplo-
matte corps and in the highest favor
with this government.
Senior Montt informed Secretary
Blaine that the reason he had not pre-
scented himself sooner was his absence
from the city almost contin uously since
the overthrow of Balmaceda- He also
informed the secretary that he had now
received notification from his govern
ment of his appointment The official
documents which are necessary to
establish him in his office are now on
their way to Washington.
Secretary Blaine received the Gillian
with all due courtesy and business with
Chilli will hereafter transacted through
Mr.. Montt. The interview was short
and pleasant
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-05

New YORK. Oct 2S.-A letter from
Iquique, Chilli. dated September 10,
says: reports received here from
the south state that q large number
of executions have occurred in SAM
tiago and Valparaiso in the. last few
weeks The victims were parties
who had been particularly active In
their opposition to the revolutionists
but none of them were of any special
prominence. Vicuna, who was elected
presideH: in the southern districts two
months ago and who was regarded as
the representative of Balmaceda. is
now in Callao."
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-05
FALL OF NOTAsLES.

A Reviewing Stand at Baltimore Falls,
Carrying Down Many Prominent Per-
sons-SenatOr German Among the In
jured.
BALTIMORE, Md, Oct 3L-During the
democratic parade last night review
ing stand at the corner of Eutaw and
Madison street occupied by about 200
persons, including United States Sena-
tor German, Frank Brown, candidate
for governor, Congressman Barnes
Compton. Robert NJ. McLane, ex-minis-
ter to France, and ]. P. Roe, candidate
for attorney-general, who made up the
reviewing party and occupied the
center of the platform. Surrounding
them were number of ladies. includ-
ing Mrs. Frank Brown and her niece,
Mrs. Clifton w. Phillips, of Pittsburgh.
AS the head of the Calumet club the
leading political organization of the
city, approached the stand and the band
which led the column struck the first
notes of Hail to the Chief" the crowd
on the platform pressed forward to join
In the cheers for Senator German. As
they did so a loud crash was heard and
the platform settled few feet, when
suddenly the whole front gave way
and the mass of the people standing on
street.
The reviewing party fell in heap
and Mrs. Brown and Mrs Phillips
went down with them. The crowd be-
hind shouted. the ladies screamed and
many tainted. The police who were
keeping the crowd in front of the stand
out of the way of the parade at once
went to work to extricate those who
had fallen under the timb ers. 1t was
found that all of them were more or
less injured, though none seriously.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-05
"A Premium on United states Notes.

WASHINGTON. Oct 9.-Commissionel
Raum, of the pension bureau, has re-
ceivei 4 letter from Minister Ryan at
the CITY of Mexico, in which he states
that national bank and legal tender
notes of the United States bear a pre-
MUM in Mexico of so per cent In
other words, legal tender or national
bank note of the United States of the
denomination of SO will buy thirteen
Mexican dollars
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-05
Riots in Cork,

CORK. Oct 2s.-The scenes in the
streets Monday night were most excit-
ing Atnearly every corner Parnellites
and anti Parnellites were engaged in
dispute and would sometimes hit each
other. Then the disputants would
clinch, and their friends on either side
would come on and the battle would
rage until broken up by the police. Yes
terday the city was again in ferment,
and a serious ARRAY was anticipated.
Canon O'Mahoney is virtually the lead
er of the anti-Parnellite forces and is
getting to be known as the lighting
priest" He can WELD q blackthorn
with the best. and during the ARRAY
at Black Rock he more than once
rallied his followers to the attack on
the firm phalanx of the Parnellites.
Over twenty Black Rock people are
laid up in their beds from the effects
of Monday nights ARRAY. During the
struggle the Parnellites tore the long
tails off the coats of their opponents.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-05

=
Both the method and results when.
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 fevers and cures habitnal
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 I'm
its action and truly beneficial In its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend is
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale In 800
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Amy reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand viii pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA F1e SYRUP CO..
SAN FRANCISCO. cAL.
LOUISVILLE. Nv. kEK foRk. NE
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-05
Accident in Arizona,

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., Oct 2S.-On the
Atlantic & Pacific railroad yesterday
morning about 7:15 o'clock, at Pineve-
tas, sixty-five miles west of Flagstaff,
the San Francisco express train was
thrown from the track while running
at the rate of forty miles an hour. The
day coach. the Pullman tourist sleeper
and the baggage and express cars were
thrown down an embankment upon
their sides Almost every person on
board received a severe shaking up,
while some were more seriously in
jured. Mrs Mary Kistler, of Kingman,
Kan. q consumptive, received such q
severe shock it is thought she will die.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-05
A LAND SUIT.
The Case OF tho NJ. k. 4 T. and Its Claim
on L.. L. b G. Lands Settled By the SUI

The Case OF tho NJ. k. 4 T. and Its Claim
on L.. L. q G. Lands Settled By the SUI
preme Court.
WASHINGTON, Oct 2S.-Justice Harlan
has rendered an opinion reversing the
judgment of the circuit court for tho
district of Kansas in the cases of the
United States VS. the Missouri. Kansas
& Texas Railway Co., brought by the
government to secure the cancellation
of land patents alleged to nave been
issued to the railroad company without
authority of law. Part of the lands
were even numbered sections within the
place limits of grant to the Leaven-
worth, Lawrence & Galveston Railroad
Co and part were within the common
indemnity limits of both roads. The
contention of the United States was
that the even numbered sections with
in the Leavenworth, Lawrence & Gal
weston grant had been reserved to the
United States, and that, therefore, the
deficiency of the Missouri, Kansas &
Texas roads grant could not be made
up out of these lands. The courts
opinion holds that the governments
contention is correct as to the lands
within the original place limits. but
not as to the lands within the indem-
nifty limits of the Leavenworth, Law
renee & Galveston railroad. AS to
these indemnity limits. however, it
holds that the settlers who occupied
the lands before the sections were
granted to the railroad company have
rights prior to and superior tO those of
the railroad company.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-05
A Costly Wreck.

DECATUR, Ill, Oct 2s.-Yesterday
morning the Wabash Railway Co. had
costly freight train wreck at the
Monroe street crossing of the road,
where the st. Louis branch connects
with the main line. Six cars loaded
with costly merchandise were derailed
by broken track, and three cars were
converted into splinters before the train
was stopped. A considerable portion
of the goods was damaged. Nobody
hurt Trains delayed two hours
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-05
Cuban Customa

HAVANA, Oct S1--A statement pub
lished by the superintendent of the
treasury giving the customs receipts
for the island of Cuba during the
month of August, shows the total re-
ceipts to have been $975, S61. decrease,
as compared with the corresponding
month last year, of $s57, 500.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-05

LIKE Oil Upon Troubled Waters is Hale's
Honey Of Horehound and Tar upon a cold.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-05

NEW YORK, Oct 3L-Last night
James r Walden, 20 years old. and his
wife Annie, were seen talking excited
" together on . street corner. Sud-
denly the report Of . revolver was
heard and the man fell
A police officer caught the woman,
who still held the smoking pistol in her
hand She was greatly excited, Dor
dering on Mysteries, and at once handed
the revolver to the officer. The man
died an hour later.
At the home of the dead man it was
said that Walden did not support his
wife and that he frequently abused her.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-05

The Only One Ever Printed-Can You Find
the Word?
There is q inch display advertisement
in this paper, this week, which has no two
words alike except one word The same is
true Of each new one appearing each week,
from The DR.. Harter Medicine Co. This
house places q Crescent on everything
they make and publish. Look for it, send
them the name of the word and they will
return you book, beautiful autographs or
samples free.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-05
A Postmaster Shot Down.

CHARLOTTE, N. c., Oct. Si.-The post
master at Elkton, N. c., two miles east
Of Clarkton. on the Charlotte & Co
lumbia railway, was shot in his Office
Wednesday night by an unknown per-
son. No cause is known for the deed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-05

MOST people are disposed to follow their
bent, but the contortionist makes bust
ness Of it-Binghamton Leader.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-05

DoN'r let your children look pale and
sickly. Don't keep them cross, peevish
and complaining. Keep them well by oc-
casionally giving them those dainty can
dies, DR.. Bulls Worm Destroyers
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-05

LOCAL applications will never cure boils,
carbuncles, sores, pimples, rheumatism,
aching joints, etc. Blood impurity is the
cause of these ailments, and remedy must
healthy condition. Such a remedy is DR..
John Bulls Sarsaparilla Use it and you
will have perfect health You wrong your
self If You fail to try it
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-05

Do not purge nor weaken the bowels, but
act specially on the liver and bile q perfect
liver corrector. Carriers Little Liver Pills.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-05

Is the relief afforded by the laxative action
of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters in cases of
constipation There is none of the gripping
produced by it that is caused by drastic
cathartics Not only does the Bitters af-
ford unspeakable relief, but il tones the
bowels. the stomach and the liver. Benef-
cent, too. is its action IN E1alarial, kidney
and rheumatic disease.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-05

For POULTRY RAIsERs-Feed your chick
ems at least . peck at each meal-Detroi,
Free Press.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-05

and nervous your wife is, and you know that
Carter's Iron Pills viii relieve her. Now
why not be fair about it and buy her a boxl
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-05

Or a pale golden color-"The American
Brewing Co. g "A. B. G. Bohemian Bottled
Beer" Once tried, always used.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-05

THE women writer's re modern witches,
at least they indulge in ink-antations-
Binghamton Republican.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-05

"WAIT until the car stops, can't your'
'sWhy, i didn't know it had started, and got
tired Of waiting. "-Philadelphia Times
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-05

This is a regular sugar Loaf" said the
candy store clerk when business was dull
Washington Star.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-05

WHEN it comes TO wanting the earth the
mule viii roll oil in plenty b be has good
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-05


One of the popular paintings at the New
York Academy Of Design was a yard-long
panel OF Roses a crowd was always be
fore it One art critic exclaimed '.Such a
bit of nature should belong TO all the peo-
pie. 1t is too beautiful for one man TO hide
away
The Youths Companion, of Boston,
seized the idea and spent twenty thousand
dollars to reproduce the painting. The re
suit has been q triumph Of artistic delicacy
and color
The Companion makes this copy of the
painting an autumn gift to each Of its five
hundred thousand subscribers Any who
may subscribe now for the first time anc
requests it, viii receive THE Yard OF
Roses without extra charge while the edi-
ton lasts
Besides the gift OF this beautiful picture
all new subscribers win receive the Com
panion free from the time the subscription
is received till January first, including the
Thanksgiving and Christmas Double Mum
bers, and for full year from that date
The price of the Companion Is S1.15 year
Every family should take this brightesl
and best of illustrated literary papers In
addition to its local paper.
THE girl who has had a faithless lover
should be sharper the next Gme-she Is q
cutlass--Lowen Courier.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-05

WHEN lightning tries to be funny il is
very liable to make even the strongest oaks
split their sides.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-05
German
Syrup
FOrThrOat andLungs

For / hrOat andIunpS
I have been i'll for
Hemorrhage about five years,
"have had the best
Five Years. medical advice,
land I took the first
dose in some doubt This result
ed in few hours easy sleep. There
twas no further hemorrhage ti1lnext
day, when I had a slight attack
(which stopped almost immediate
ely. By the third day all trace of
blood had disappeared and had
recovered much strength. The
fourth day I sat up in bed and ate
my dinner, the first solid food for
two months. Since that time I
have gradually gotten better and
am now able to move about the
house. Ny death was daily ex-
"pected and my recovery has been
" a great surprise to my friends and
the doctor. There can be no doubt
"about the effect of German Syrup,
as I had an attack just previous to
its use. The only relief was after
" the first dose" J.R. LoUGHHEAD,
Adelaide. Australia. q
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-05
CONvICTS RELEASED.

Tennessee Coal Miners Release Couvicts at
Briceville and Burn the Stockade.
KNOXVILLE. Tenn, Oct SL-Last
night the convicts in the branch prison
at Briceville were released and their
stockade burned.
Passengers on No. 20 from Hartman
report a big fire in the direction of
Briceville from Clinton. Wires are
down between Clinton. Coal Creek and
Jellico.
A gentleman just from Briceville
confirms the reports of the release of
convicts. Three thousand miners sur.
rounded the stockade and the guards
gave up the convicts. who were given
citizens clothes and the stockade
burned
The miners were surrounding Gambia
stockade when the informant left
They were armed with Winchesters.
No one was killed. One hundred and
forty one convicts have already been
released
Good Showing For the Burlington.
CHICAGO, Oct 3i.-A good showing
is made by the Chicago, Burlington &
Quincy railroad for September. The
gross earnings for the month amounted
to S., 713, 135, an increase as compared
with the corresponding period last
year of $46S, 66S: net earnings,
after deducting operating expenses and
all fixed charges except dividends,
SS16. s4S, an increase of $263. $40. For
the nine months ended September so
the gross earnings show a decrease as
compared with the same period last
year of 81. 51S,06S. but operating ex-
penses were so reduced rs to leave an
increase in net earnings of Sl76 S8l
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-05
BfissfuI

THE girl who has had a faithless lover
should be sharper the next time-she is q
cutlaSs--Lowen Courier.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-05

Z / have been i'll for
{ about five years,
have had the best
medical advice,
and I took the first
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-11-05

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal.
LOUISVILLE. EY. KEK f0Rk. NE
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1891-03-06
KOTIcE.

The Board of Directors and the Elk.
ecutive Committee of the Agriculture
Society, together with all who feel in.
terested, are requested to meet at the
court house in Indianola, Saturday,
March 9TH, for the purpose of fixing
time of the fair of 1891, revising the
premium list and %transacting such 9TH
er business as may be necessary. Will
the ladies attend and assist in arranging
the premiums for the ladies depart
ments. The Board will meet at 10
o'clock, the ladies in the afternoon at
two o'clock. A. P. Day, Pres.
G. w. BECK, Sec.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1891-03-06
THE HAND OF AFFECTION.

The hand of affection rests heavily
upon this community. Death has been
= sudden and terrible visitor in a num-
Der of devoted homes, during the past
few weeks, and loved ines have passed
out into the life eternal, where sickness
and pangs of parting are unknown
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Campbell have with
others felt the sting of the unsparing
one in the sudden loss of their little
boy Leslie, about two years of age, who
died last Friday in the early evening,
with malignant scarlet fever, after a
brief illness indeed.
The funeral occurred at the hour of
2 o'clock, Saturday afternoon, from the
residence, the Rev. Samuel +. Myers Of
Holdrege officiating. By request and
on account of the nature of the disease,
the services were brief and the attend
ance restricted.
MIR. and Mrs. A. Campbell are pro-
foundly grieved V e the Sudden taking
away of their dear one, and in their
sorrow must feel the responsive touch
of sympathy coming from all loyal and
loving hearts in this city.