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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-05
CLOSING UP.
Congress Shaping Business For
Adjournment.
PROGRAMME FOR THE WEEK
Pressing Appropriation Bills In the sen.te
House Silver Men FESTIVE and Threat
eninE to Precipftate the FREQ
Coinage Discussion. slsH p

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2-The Senate is
shaping up its business with determi-
nation to adjourn March without
leaving behind it the necessity of an ex-
ira session For this the steering COM
mittee of the Republicans. majority has
already arranged a programme that
would of itself occupy the attention of
the Senate for two weeks. This ar
rangement, however, is not final, as it
must be formally approved by the Re-
publican caucus, and as it decides, sub
ject to interruption by appropriation
bills. The fertilization appropriation bill
will come up to-day as the unfinished
business, and the pension appropriation
bill, now on the calendar, and the Dis
trict of Columbia appropriation bill,
soon to be reported, will follow in or
der. In the morning hours an effort
will be made to pass the Indian depre-
dalton claims bill, and sandwiched be-
tween the above named appropriation
bills will probably be the eight hour
bill and the copyright bill An attempt
is also being made to secure action upon
the House bankruptcy bill.
Although the House has been engaged
practically the whole Of tbs past week
in consideration of the regular annual
appropriation bills, these measures are
still in an unusually backward state
and it is the intention of the majority
to permit substantially no legislation
except the shipping bill to engage at
tention until the scene of action on the
appropriation is very general
ly transferred from the House to
the Senate wing of the
Capitol. It is the purpose of the Com
mittee on the Merchant Marine to make
an effort to call up the shipping bill and
press it to final vote as soon as the
consular and diplomatic appropriation
bill (now under consideration is
passed, But in view of the determined
opposition heretofore made to the
shipping bill there is some question as
to the ability of its friends to carry out
their expressed intention, especially as
it is almost certain to be antagonized
by one or more appropriation bills. The
Indian and the legislative judicial APP
preparation bills are on the calendar
awaiting action and will be called up at
the first favorable opportunity.
Mr.. Bland and other free coinage sill
yer men are growing more FESTIVE daily
at the failure of the Coinage Committee
to act on the Senate silver bill and have
committee does not settle the matter at
the next regular meeting on Wednes-
day, to precipitate the fight to the floor
of the House without waiting for a
committee report.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-05
CONVICTED OF WIFE MURDER.

David E. Davis Found Guilty of Smother
ing His Wife to Death. ma. =,
LEAvENwoRTH, Kan, Feb. 1.-THE
jury in the Davis murder trial brought
in a verdict for murder in the first de-
gree, against David E. Davis, after be-
ing out half an hour. When the fore
man reported the verdict in the court
room Davis became pale and very
much agitated, and was at once taken
into the judges private room by Sheriff
F1orea. He gave way to tears and Ia
mentations declaring that he had no
witnesses who could speak for him.
The attorneys for the defense fled mo-
ton for new trial, and this will be ar
gued before Judge Crozier about Feb
ruary 9. In case the motion is denied
Davis will be sentenced, and another
death warrant will be added to the long
list awaiting the signature of the Gov
ernor. 5ttstek .sttEt
Everybody in the court room yester-
day believed that the jury would dis
agree and the verdict was genuine
surprise. Sheriff Florea says that he
has not the slightest doubt that the
prisoner will commit suicide if the OPP
portunity offers. He took the precau-
ton yesterday to remove every thing
that would be likely to aid such pur-
pose from his cell. F-ta.t
Davis was tried for wife murder.
After serving four years sentence in
the Kansas penitentiary, from Green
wood County for stealing carload Of
horses in 1882, he married Mrs. Matilda
Heath, his landlady. She was &c years
his senior, had some money and owned
some paoperty. They lived happily
together for awhile until he found
she was determined to keep her
property in her own name. Last
April she fled a petition for divorce
on the ground Of cruelty. Davis still
continued to live in the house, though
they occupied separate rooms. He
pleaded with her on many occasions to
stop proceedings and threatened to Kill
her, her grandson, Harry Crook, and
himself, if she didn't. Mrs. Davis was
obdurate. The night of October 8,
last, three days before the case
was to have come up in court,
she was found dead in bed by boarder
named Morton and her grandson.
The grandson was awakened by fire
in the room originating from burning
lamp which lay in the middle of the
room. He called to Morton and when
Morton came Mrs. Davis was found
dead. A moment later Davis came
down from his room in his night
robe. In the morning it was found
that Davis bed had not been oc-
cupied and the imprint of two shoes
in the earth under an open window en-
tering the dead woman's room fitted
Davis shoes. The theory is that Davis
smothered her, knowing that her death
before the divorce was granted would
give him half the property. 1t is pre-
sumed that he intended to burn the
house down with the evidence of the
crime and relate story of his hair
breadth escape, which his presence in
his nightclothes would tend to con-
firm. 81; E4f 49,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-05
Laid to Rest.

three of the dead miners taken from
the Mammoth shaft were shrouded,
coffined and laid to rest for their long
sleep yesterday afternoon. The funeral
procession was one such as there has
never before been known. The remains
and the naourners were carried to St
John the Baptist cemetery at Scottdale,
in long special train. Along the In
habited portion Of the road hundreds OF
citizens turned out and whenever the
train halted great crowds gathered.
Over 5000 persons were present, st tho
burial.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-05
Canada RESPONSIBLE.

OTTAWA, Ont, Jan. 27.-Considerable
surprise is expressed in official circles
here over the receipt of a cablegram
from London, in which Sir James Fer
guson, political secretary of the foreign
Office, is alleged to have intimated in
the British House of Commons that the
whole responsibility for the reference
Of the Behring sea question to the SUI
preme Court Of the United States de-
volved upon the Canadian Government,
thus endeavoring to transfer the onus
that may attach to the proceedings of
the Dominion authorities.
Sir John Thompson, Minister of JUS
tice, states that the British Government
was fully in accord with this movement
and encouraged and Endorsed the action
taken
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-05
Ordered to Leave.

WooDvILLE, Miss, Jan 29--S.. A
Bradford, who some weeks ago wrecked
the pay train on the Louisville, New
Orleans & Texas railroad, has been ac-
quilted and escaped punishment
through a technicality Of the law,
which was discussed at mass meeting
of citizens of Wilkins County held here
last night when resolution was
adopted ordering him to leave imme-
diately and never to come again within
the limits of the county, with the as
suranee that If he does he viii be IN
stantly put TO death
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-05
.CHDDiDgs.

Lady Londonderry, wife of the ex-
Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, is counted
one Of the handsomest women in Eng
land, although her face lacks ANNA
ton or expression Her two sisters are
also well known beauties. ~ ,
Henri Labouchere declares that Amer
lean women do not, as rule, dress well;
they only dress extensively and are the
slaves of milliners !.
An eminent German has been count
ing the number of hairs in the human
heads of different colors. In blonde
he found 40, 800, In q brown 1O9, 40, in
q black 1039ee, and in asped SO. TAO.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-05
Montana Trouble Ended.

HELENA, Mont, Jan. 30.-Afte1
twenty-four days of a double-headed
Legislature the Democrats and Repub-
icans have agreed on a plan of com
promise. The rival HOUSES are to meet
as one body, the Republicans getting
twenty-eight members and the Demo
Gratis twenty-seven- The Democrats
are also to have the Speaker, the sub
ordinate officers and the control of the
committees The compromise was
drawn up by Senators of both parties.
Speaker Witter, of the Republican
House, and Speaker Comfy, of the Demo-
sTstio House. are lying III OF pneumonia
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-05
Injured By a Gas Explosion.

New YORK, Jan. 27.-An explosion OF
gas, which shook several houses, oc-
CURED in the cellar of the dwelling oc-
cupied by Isaac B. Conover and family
at SIS Lexington avenue last evc>ing.
Mr. Conover and his son, Ira III. Con-
over; his son-in-law, William Bower,
and David p. Schwartz, who were IN
the cellar at the time of the explosion,
were severely burned, and William J..
Patterson, gas filter, who was endeav-
oring TO check the escape of the gas,
was nearly suffocated to death
The gas was ignited BY q match
struck By one of the first named four
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-05
Sensible Address.

LONDON, Jan. 29.-The Leeds Cham
Der of Commerce has issued an address
congratulating the people of that place
on the general and steady prosperity Of
the district, arguing that solid trade was
better than a rush followed by reac-
ton, and that the change in foreign tar
ifs ought not to disconcert British en-
terprise. There should be no scold-
ing or complaining of foreign coun-
tries for pursuing the course they
thought for their best interests; but in
view of the menace of foreign tariffs to
the industrial interests of Great Britain,
workmen and employees should try to
avoid acrimonious differences.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-05
PAPER Mill Explosion.

STERLING, Ill, Jan. 2s.-The Rock
Falls paper mills was blown up by an
explosion of s'bleach" at $50 last even
ing. The mills were demolished.
Two men, John Meyers and A1onzo
Bell, have been taken from the ruins
dead and three or four other workmen
are missing and are supposed to be in
the ruins.
The accident happened just at the
hour the day and night forces were
changing places, and as many were
coming and going, it will be impossible
to know who is missing until day
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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-05
MINERS IN PERIL.

Steps Taken to Smother q Raging Fire in q
Mine With Eight Men Below.
Iron MOUNTAIN, Mich, Jan 30.-At
about o'clock last evening a part OF
the Chaplin mine, the largest and most
extensive mine in Michigan, caught fire
at the sixth level and soon the fire had
spread to an alarming extent The
smoke was soon pouring from four of
the shafts and the tops of them were
covered to prevent air from entering
the mine and it is hoped by this means
to smother the blaze.
any possibility of escape.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-05
worlds Fair Earth Turned.

CHICAGO, Jan. 2S-The first stake
was driven and the first spadeful OF
earth turned on the lake front opposite
Harrison street in connection with the
Worlds Fair yesterday morning. The
digging was begun for the laying of the
foundation of a temporary building to
be used by the chief of construction and
his assistants during the erection of the
Fair buildings proper. Some of the
property owners whose residences front
on Lake Front park threaten to bring
Injunction proceedings to stop the work.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-05

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Jan as A
Hoy, the night operator in the employ
Of the Santa Fe Railroad Company at
Holloway, Kan, a small station about
twenty-five miles south of this city, and
his young wife were struck by the en-
CINE of the Olathe plug" passenger
train on the Santa Fe tracks shortly af-
ter o'clock this morning.
Mrs Hoy was killed instantly. The
entire train passed over her body and It
was mightfully mangled-
Young Hoy was severely injured, but
it is not thought fatally.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-05
Greyneck-.Any news

Mamma Greyneck-ssAny news in
the paper this morning, johnny
Johnny Greyneck-s'Wen, should say
there wasl" NJ. G.-"Well, what is it?''
]. G.-s'Why, Stumpy Yelper has got ee
votes ahead of Toe in Jim in the most
popular newsboy voting contest for 4
pair of red suspenders. Dos ton
Courier.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-05
Clara.s Statement Disproved.

Johnny-Take that cane out of your
mouth, Mr.. Sappy, and let me see you
put your foot in it.
Mr.. Sappy-Why, I couldn't do that
if tried, Johnny.
Johnny-There, told Clara last night
that she was wrong!-Munsey's Weekly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
SENATOR CARLISLE AND THE TAR1FF.

In reply to a question as to whether
the tariff was to be q leading issue
in 1892 Senator Carlisle says Il think
80. 1t ought to be and ! sincerely hope
that it will be The Democratic party would
make a serious mistake if il allowed the tariff
question to be made second to the silver Ques-
ton or any other. Ii Is the real issue. The
party is unit on that question, while on the
silver question it is divided"
AS each passenger from Europe is preparing
to leave he has to make statement, some
thing like the form of an oath, as to whether
he has anything dutiable among his baggage
The form places man who has sense of
honor about him IN very peculiar position.
and 10 be detected in smuggling certainly
cannot be very pleasing TO him BOurke Cock
ran has got caught The Tammany orator
and politician landed on the Servia on Mon
day, and alleged that he had no dutiable ar
ticles III his luggage lie omittjd, so Chief
Spec'al-inspectOr }. H. Storey claims, TO say
anything about beautiful French clock and
some French tapestries in his luggage, so his
attention was called 10 the matter He at
once paid over 1899 as custom duties. and his
goods were released from cuefOdv
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
TO ENTERTAIN THE MLLERs.

The Produce Exchange has undertaken 10
entertain the Millers' Association when it
meets here this month, and arrangements
have been made to give the visitors plenty OF
attention. The association will be received
on the 18th in the ballroom of the Exchange.
The facilities of the Exchange have been
offered TO the millers for their meeting. The
address of welcome will be delivered by Presi-
dent Evan Thomas. The evening Of the
same day there will be a big theatre party TO
attend the presentation Of Apollo, or the
Oracle Of Adelphi." at the Casino, for which
occasion souvenir programmes will be dis
tributed.
The steamer Grand Republic has been
chartered for en- excursion around the bay on
the 18th. when big dinner will be served TO
the guests.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
We Challenge

any man, woman or chlld who is affected with
Constipation Dyspepsia, Headache or Torpid
Liver Regulator will not relieve them. Ii never
fails, and is 80 pure so sure, so harmless that an
infant can take it and never have a second spell
OF collie An adult can take il, keep the bowels
regular, and secure healta.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
MEETINGS.
PILE CURE.

JAPANESE PILE CURE.-A GUARANTEED
81 CURE FOR PILES OF whatever kind or de-
gree-External, Internal, Blind or Bleeding,
box; boxes, s.. Sent by mail, prepaid. on re-
ceipt OF price. We guarantee 20 cure any case
of Piles. Guaranteed and sold only by T. r.
east Marshall street, Richmond. Va
fe4-we,tT guIy
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
rnr aovrRNon Ron1r rHr w1NNER.

A 12.OOO-mile race that demonstrated the
respective sailing qualifications between the
Governor Robie and the Holyrood has just
ended in favor of the former a Yankee clip
per. The other vessel IS an English meT-
chantman. The vessels areoi different model
and build, the clipper being a wooden vessel
built at Bath and owned at the same place
while the Holyrood is comparatively new,
built in Liverpool. She is constructed of iron
and registers 1872 tons, nearly $50 tons bigger
than her rival The Governor Robbie is
1927 tons. The Hoyrood left Calcutta
on January 23d filed TO the upper hatch comb
ings with jute and other valuable merchan-
disc. The Governor Robe did not clear the
same port until January 70. She also brought
a full cargo. Both passages were very good,
the time of the Yankee being ninety-four
days, as against ninety-seyen for the English
man.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08

Bishop and Mrs. Potter will 60 to Newport
the last part OF the month. Their cottage on
Bellevue avenue has undergone some impor-
tant changes during the winter, and a new
stable has been added TO the premises
George Francis Train says that his sole diet
now is coffee. He tells this story TO every
body, and those who know of his rugged
health and are inclined 70 be skeptical regard
ing this latest move Of the poet have ques-
TO his assertion that he takes no solid food.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
RICHMOND AND DANvILLE EARNINGS.

Earnings of the Richmond and Danville
system for the fourth week in April, 1891,
S244, s25; 1890, $2lO.60O; increase. s3l ,225.
Month OF April, 1891, II, O66, 275; 1890, S9i5,-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
an4f alt
TOR SALE CHEAP

TOR SALE CHEAP
A very nicely-located FARM Of eO9 acres in
Goochland county, two miles from railroad
station. and thirty-tWo miles west of Richmond.
Ii is in a tlickly- settled neighbOrhOod. close
10 church. store. pOstofiice and high school No
healthier spot could DO found in the entire
State.
The land lies nicely for cultivation, only
slightly rolling, and the soil IS adapted TO tho
raising of grainand grass Mica has been recent
~ discovered on the farm. The improvements
consist of Frame Dwelling, two stories, con-
tanning eight rooms besides hall and closets.
Outbuildings consist Of Barn, New Stable for
twelve cows Carriage house, Poultry house,
Office Out Kitchen, Quarter, &c, Good Garden,
Orchard with Apples, Peaches, Pears, Cherries
ounces, &c.
About one-third Of the farm is in wood bal
ance cleared. Watered by spring branches. and
good well of pure soft water IN yard. This farm
being in such q healthy location and so c0nye-
nient 10 railroad would make a desirable sum-
mer homo for anyone doing business IN Rich
mond. Price $1,000, on easy terms For par
ueulars apply 10 ". A. PARSONS,
No. North Ninth street.
fei-H Richmond. Va.
A MEDIUM-sIZED HAND ELEVATOR,
~ made by II. NJ Smith d Co., will be sold low.
Apply az The Times Office Jalo-u
4 MODERN WATER MOTOR IS FOR SALE
n Apply az The IIML5 office Jal5-u
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
no PROCEED WIN TIE OHGANIIAIION.
FUNERAL. OF MR. FENNER.

of the late Eliza Fenner who was well known
in Virginia. will take place tomorrow from
the residence of his daughter, Mrs. George
Wylie, 81 Columbus avenue, this city. Mr..
Fenner was in his eghtieth year His inter
10 ent will be made at Rural cemetery Al
banV NJ Y
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08

DAAnr.y-..r.hJH-r.fer- r-r-~-"-f ~ -
~,onursauoNFRs SALE OF VALUABLE
9Bat8kSffs9 RR4t TATg, :,loa Soupt
20 tho terms Of decree Of the Corpo,s,"dp AZ the
II The city OF Lypchburg. Va, entereo MI ~ ~
March term thereof 1924, in the partition sa az
Lawrence b. Morriss VS.. Garland nofi'''
! will on A., ,oo,
THURSDAY. TIE i4rH DAY OF May io'i'
..4 o'clock .. m. proceed 70 sell ct public anc-
ton on the premises to the nls Gcsy Rnogn
a. MONTE VIDEO." in the county Of Bnckdn ~,
BAN, Virginia This tract Oh anu lon sran no
This nISce will be divided into three parts and
offered i'm this way as three Farms, ana then u
iii be offesed as a whole, and knocked out TO
the highest bidder. TERMS: One third cash ash
md n credit of one and two years as to the
Sasidua tbe purchaser executing bonds with
good personal security bearing interest from
Titla retained until the purchase money Is fully
paid. WILLIAM y y lLoOs, ; ~,
Bond executed by William VWilson, yr AS
required by decree in the above cause of MOI
Kiss vs. NORRIS. s. G. WINGFIELD, Clerk.
ap30-td
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
BOOTS AND SHOES.

Ladies' Misses and ChiIGren's Oxford Ties,
every conceivable shape and STYLE from 79c.
to g..
Gentlemen's Soft. Easy. Hand-Welt Shoes
fourteen styles, $3.50.
The best $3.50 aud SO Calf Shoes in the
world
Ladies' Undressed Kid Siippersin ten favor
lie colors, S1.99
Ladies' Black Undressed Kid Oxford Ties,
plain or with patent leather trimmings. s249.
Children's Tan-Top Oxford Ties, 7Sc. to
sL25.
Southern Ties for Ladies Benefits fine
make.
Hanan's Fine Patent Leather Shoes for Gen
tlemen.
Ladies'. Misses and Children's Spring Heel
Oxford Ties.
Tennis Shoes for Men and Boys, Soc
All the leading novelties in Stylish Foot
wear At metropolitan prices.
Fine Oxford ard Southern Ties with vest
ing cloth tops-aIl the rage.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
NOTICES.

BicHNoND. VA. April 80, 1891
NOTICE. THE fIRl OF THOMAS BRANCH
y * co. Is this day Dissolved by mutual con-
sent-any Of the partners viii sign ~ hquida-
ton.
Mr. JOHN =. BRANCH. and his soma BLYTHE
continue the Banking and Brokerage business
under the oldn anne.
myl-f3w THOMAS BkANCH Is co.