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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-01
KANSAS MORTGAGES.
Additional Statistics Made Public BY So
uerintendent Porter.

Additional Statistics Made Public BY Su-
perintendent Porter.
WASHINGTON, Sept 24.-SEperinten-
dent Porter of the census bureau has
made public additional statistics as to
farms, homes and mortgages in the
state of Kansas. According to the re-
suits obtained direct by the agents Of
the census bureau from the official re-
cords Of the municipalities and counties
of the state, it appears that re-
corded real estate mortgage debt Of
1882, 699, $40, excluding state and
railroad land contracts, was in
Cured in Kansas during the ten
years, 1sS0-1S90, q large portion of
which has been paid OF this S343, $685.
233, or II. IL per cent of the total in
numbered "acres," which are almost
entirely agricultural real estate, and
S129, 431, 400, or %. SO per cent. incum-
bered 'lots." or village, city and other
real estate.
The total number of mortgages re-
corded during the ten years was $40,
400, of which AS. 662 or 7.O3 per cent
of the total were on acres and 2O4, 427
or 90. 81 per cent were on lots
The existing debt of the state of Kan
sas, January 1, 1890, secured by real
estate mortgages aside from state and
railroad land contracts, as shown by
this investigation, aggregates 1885, 4s5.
los. OF the total amount of existing
debt thus returned Sl67, As, 039 or 20. 9s
per cent. is on acres or almost eXclu-
sively on farms and SOS, $40, O69 or 90. O2
per cent on lots. The average amount
of debt in force per assessed acre is
SO. 81; average amount of debt in force
per mortgaged acre S6.65.
OF the total de bit in force against acres
lin nearly all cases meaning farmS) "a
per cent. is on real estate in the west
ern half of the state, whose values are
low and where settlement was made
| but few years ago, largely upon pub
lie lands. This has great effect on
state averages based on value. The
debt in force per capita is $165 and per
family of five SS25.
The recorded debt of the state Of
Kansas decreased AZ. 40 per cent. from
| 1887 to 1889. In examining the motives
! it will be found that purchase money,
| improvements and business were the
| inducements for mourning Sc per cent.
| of the existing debt tn Decatur county,
so per cent. in jefferson county, IS pei
| cent. in Lincoln county, rs per cent in
| Lyon county and 80 per cent. in Pawnee
county. The proportion of debt in
Cured for business purposes is very
small, generally less than 9 or 8 pei
| cent 1t is safe to say that fully three.
fourths of the debt of Kansas was in
Cured for purchase money and i'm
! provementS.
| The property in the state which un
der its constitution is exempt from tax
alton aggregates $s5. 745. 395.
| Mr.. Porter concludes that the mort
| gage Indebtedness of the state is IA. 81
per cent. of the true valuation of al
| the property in the state.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-01
FRIGHTFUL EXPLOSION.

AWFUL Disaster to Crowd of Rejoicing
Italians-Eleven Persons Killed and Many
Others MangIed BY an Explosion.
NEWARK, n. j., Sept. 26-Last even.
ing the Italian quarter was decorated
and brilliantly lighted in honor of St
Roca's day, and many fireworks were
exploded. A large crowd was assem-
bled when big bomb mortar suddenly
exploded. The havoc was frightfuL
Hands, legs and arms were torn Off
Eleven persons were killed outright,
and twenty-eight were injured, many
having arms and legs torn off.
A big copper casing mortar was used
for the bonn bs. These were filed with
colored fire and shot in the air where
they burst, throwing out a shower Of
vari-colored sparks. It was this mortar
that exploded and caused all the harm.
The bomb casing was about five inches
in diameter and thirty inches long
About IL p M a large bomb was put
in the mortar and lighted. It is sup
posed that the bomb exploded in it
There were hundreds of men, women
and children standing around watching
with great expectancy. When it eX-
ploded the air was filed with the
shrieks of the injured and dying. In
tense confusion followed.
The explosion is supposed to be due
to an overcharge of powder. Rumors
were abroad that there had been dyna-
mite in the bomb, but this is denied
There is a city ord nance forbidding
the display of fireworks except on legal
holidays and at military reviews, but
the superintendent of the fire depart
ment granted the permit for the fatal
exhibition.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-01
FOUR MEN KILLED.
An Engine Leaves the Track on the SonS
Railroad.

An Engine Leaves the Track on the SonorA
Railroad.
NoGALEs. Ariz., Sept pa fright
full accident occurred at the Imuris
mines, forty miles south of this place.
in Sonora, yesterday afternoon, result.
ing in the death of four men and one
man being wounded beyond possible
recovery. A two-foot gauge road runs
from Cerro Blanco station on the
Sonora railroad to the mines, dis
lance of nine miles, and the
grade is very steep Late yester-
day afternoon, as the train was
coming down from the mine loaded
with ore, the engine left the track and
nearly the entire train was demolished.
The fireman and two Mexicans were
instantly killed, and Engineer Pink
ham and a laborer were seriously hurt.
The former died this morning. En-
gineer Pinkham was a noted character
in the southwest. He was the son of a
wealthy southern family. and had a
classical education. He was at one
time possessed of a large fortune and a
lucrative business as practicing ply
Sician
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-01
FRENZY OF FEVER.
Ex-Gov. Morehouse, OF Missouri
Dies By His Own Hand.
In Fit OF Delirium He Cuts His Throas
ut His Home In Maryville Brief
Sketch OF His Public
Career.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Sept pa special
TO the News from Maryville, says that
ex-Gov. Albert P. Morehouse committed
suicide at his residence in northeast
Maryville yesterday morning at 9:1o
o'clock.
The governor had for week, at times,
been in delirious condition, which,
it was believed, was occasioned by
his becoming overheated one day last
week while driving cattle. Tuesday
evening he was out driving with Hon.
w. c. Ellison, thinking that the little
drive would do him good. After driv-
ing short tine, Mr.. Ellison noticed a
violent nervous disarrangemento on the
part of the governor, manifested by the
twitching of the muscles of the body
and also by his selling and
holding tightly to the bows
of the buggy-top. Mr.. Eli
son made efforts to divert the governors
mind from his condition, but with no
effect whatever. He at once concluded
that it would be best to take him back
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-01
ARTFUL WILDCATS.
They Scheme to Do Insurance Business
With Bank Charters.

They Scheme to Do Insurance Business
With Bank Charters.
TOPEKA, Kan, Sept. 24.-There will
soon be some interesting developments
unde, the new banking law, for some
of the concerns which the superinte nd
ent of insurance got after some time ago,
and which were thought to be deposit
institutions and SO amena BILE to banking
laws, are filing statements with the bank
commissioner and asking to have their
bond selling schemes dignified by law
as banking business. This Commits
sioner Johnson is not disposed to do.
He informs them that they must take
out charters as banks and be prepared
to do business according to the specifi-
cations of the first section of the bank
ing act before he can recognize them.
The plan of operation followed by
these concerns was explained some
time ago. They wanted to sail as in.
surance companies, until Superintend'
ent Mcbride began to administer
wildcat medicine. Now they want
play bank. The Encouragement
and the bank commissioners are care
fully studying the case, preparatory to
making final ruling.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-01
DIR. BuRcHARD DEAD.

Demise of the Famous Presbyterian Divine
His Long Career rs q Pastor-The w ords
That Gave Him National NOteriety.
SARATOGA. n. Y, Sept 26--Rev. DIR.
Samuel D. Burchard, of New York, who
has beer sick for nearly a week past,
died at o'clock yesterday afternoon.
After his first attack he rallied and his
condition was not considered alarming,
but peritonitis set in and he failed very
rapidly.
Samuel d. Burchard was born Sep
TENDER 6, 1872, at Steuben, Oneida
county, n. Y, where his father owned
a farm which he had purchased from
the heirs of Baron Steuben of revolu.
tionary fame. After receiving a com.
mon school education, supplemented
by attendance of academies. he began
to teach. but was checked in this pur.
suit by an attack of asthma In hopes OF
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-01

benefit to his health he removed into
Kentucky when Is years of age and re-
manned there as a student of Center
college. He was graduated in 1886 and
almost Immediately afterward began
to lecture without pay on religious sub
jects. temperance and opposition to
slavery, supporting himself by the work
of his hands. By this means he became
known throughout the state. The
young philanthropist removed to Dan
vile during the first visitation of chol-
era, when it proved fatal to many per-
sons of all classes. He nursed the sick
and buried the dead when most of the
theological students residing there had
fed in terror.
After a course in theology at Dan
vile, Mr.. Burchard received license
to preach. granted him by the Transyl-
vania presbytery in the year 1888. He
was soon popular and received many
calls, of which he preferred one to New
York city, because it gave him the adj
vantage of the Union Theological SEM
mary His installation as pastor took
place May 1, 1889. He was successful
and highly popular and his congrega-
ton built a much larger church in 1916.
This was burned down in 1855, together
with the pastors valuable library. In
the same year a new edifice was raised
where, several years ago, DR.. Burchayd
completed a pastorate of more than
forty years duration.
In 1861 he was appointed chaplain of
the American church in Paris and in
1866 chancellor of Ingham university.
He did not permit these honors to in
terfere with his relations to his people.
by whom he stood notwithstanding his
receipt of many fattering calls.
During the presidential campaign in
1884, when near it's close, the country
was profoundly startled by remark
made by Mr.. Burchard, who was chosen
as the spokesman of 600 clergymen who
called to pay their respects to Mr..
Blaine in New York. During his adj
dress he called the democratic party
the party of Rum, Romanism and Re-
bellion.'' This was at once scattered
broadcast over the land and was thought
to have acted injuriously to Mr.. Blaine,
especially in New York, where it was
supposed several hundred votes were
turned over to Mr.. Cleveland and the
state lost and consequently the presi-
dency.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-01
a MANS WEDDING OUTFIT.

Some of the Mistakes About 1t and the
Annoyances 1t Causes.
There are many fallacies prevalent
with regard to a mans wedding outfit
Some men, 1 am told, take this fiction
selves up with all manner of duplicate
and quadruplicate appurtenances where
they only need one, much after the
manner of the young woman who
marries an impecunious young man
and lays in trosseau to last q lifetime
at dear papa's expense. If the embryo
groom could convince his mamma that a
wedding outfit was the correct thing,
and she would foot the bills, he would
be foolish not to keep alive this fairy
tale. But as matter of fact there is
nothing in the wedding outfit business
for men. 1t is supposed that the we'll
TODD man has the essential quota of
overwear and underwear at all times,
single or otherwise, and a suggestion
that he fit himself out to get married
carries with it the inference that he is
not at present suitably equipped SO far
as his wardrobe is concerned.
d
of his belongings by the impending
Benedict This article will be cast
aside; that sent to the repairers, and
some few necessaries will be purchased,
but that is all there is of it A more
prevalent vagary, and one founded
upon shade of argument, is that which
proclaims man must buy a new dress
suit to get married in. If this were
40 T
the recurrence of late of the fashion
able marriages in the daytime. Of all
things that a man hates to part with is
his dress coat, Of all new garments he
dislikes to don, it is swallow-tail A
| man is not at home in any new garment,
and of all times in his life when he
should look his best and appear most at
| ease, and must not be handicapped in
any way to achieve this effect, is upon
his wedding day. It seems to me that a
new dress suit for ones wedding is
altogether preposterous. Another
| somewhat sentimental theory was adj
vanced by one of the cleverest woman
writer's of the press in the suggestion
| that the old swallow-tail had been the
groom's accompaniment in his salad
| days." that he had had his arm around
| waists at the French ball and dirted in
a similar manner at Newport, Bar
Harbor and every summer resort in the
country. But then it is the same good
| old sleeve that has done that same I'M
resisted service during the engagement
| period. Besides, these would be fine
reasons to give ones hearts idol upon
|. the threshold of the altar for indulging
in the extravaganza of new suit that
| you would feel utterly miserable in
during the ceremonial! Moreover, how
| is the poor deluded fiance to knows f
| these doings unless you tell her? And
| you won't-if your smart! No, no, stick
| to your swallow-taiI for your wedding
night. if you settle down thereafter to a
life of absolute domestricity and dis
card broadcloth forever.-Clothier and
EurniSher
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-01
g august
Flower

For two years I suffered terribly
with stomach trouble, and was for
all that time under treatment by a
physician. He finally, after trying
everything, said stomach was about
worn out, and that would have to
cease eating solid food for time at
least. I was so weak that I could
not work. Finally on the recon-
mendation of friend who had used
your preparations
A WORKOUT with beneficial re-
suits, I procured a
Stomach. bottle of August
Flower, and COM
menced using it. It seemed to do
me good at once I gained in
strength and flesh rapidly; my ap-
petite became good, and suffered
no bad effects from what I ate. I
feel now like new man, and con-
slider that August Flower has en-
tirely cured me of Dyspepsia in its
worst form. JAMES E. DEDERIcK,
Saugerties, New York.
w. B. Utsey, St. Georges, S. c.,
writes: I have used your August
Flower for Dyspepsia and find it an
excellent remedy. q
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-01

a sense Of .JiIllness
and other troubles after eating !?
Then you need a "Pellet." Not
one of the ordinary, gripping, tear
ing pills-it's sickness in itself to
take them. But one of Dr.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets-the original Liver
Pill, the smallest and the easiest to
take. The easiest In the way they
work, too-they're mild and gentle,
but thorough and effective. Every
part of the system feels their health
full influence. They cleanse and
regulate the liver, stomach and bow
els. Regulate, mind you. They
prevent disease as well as cure 1t.
They're purely vegetable and perfect
" harmless. Sick Headache, Bilious
Headache, Constipation, Indigestion,
and all arrangements of the liver,
stomach and bowels are promptly
relieved and permanently cured.
They're the cheapest pill you can
buy, for they're guaranteed to give
satisfaction, or your money is re-
turned.
You pay only for the good you
get.
This is true only of DIR. Pierce's
medicines
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-01

New ORLEANS, Sept 26.-The prize
fighting matter has, taken a new turn.
The grand jury virtually abandoned the
indictments against Tommy Warren and
Cal Mccarthy for training for fight, and
indicted them for engaging in the
fight The men were again arrested and
furnished bond. The trial will take
place next Tuesday. The Olympic
club is keeping the men here at its ex-
pense, has engaged counsel and ex-
poets an easy victory. especially as the
best of order was preserved. The city
attorney has given an opinion that the
contests were legal and the mayor gave
the permit for the affair
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-01
A BOY With Grit.

SALT LAKE, Utah, Sept 24-The fol-
lowing story of grit comes from Logan,
Utah. John Peterson, aged IA. paid
some one whom he supposed to be a
train man 20 cents to let him ride on a
cowcatcher from Richmond to Logan.
When within four miles of Smithfield
the engine struck a cow. which it killed,
and the boy received the weight of the
animal on his leg. His thigh was
broken. He. however. stuck to the
cowcatcher, and was not discovered till
the train reached Smithfield. As soon
rs taken from his perilous position he
tainted
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-01
Mrs. Harrison Entertained.

LYNN. Mass. Sept 24.-The wife OF
President Harrison, accompanied by
Mr.. and Mrs. Mckee and the children,
arrived in Lynn this afternoon, escort.
ed by C. A. Coffin. After luncheon at
Mr.. Collins residence. at which the
table was decorated with the national
colors, an hours reception was held.
Many Lynn ladies were introduced to
the visitors
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-01
Small Boys Start q Big Ffre.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, Sept e6.-Last
light the new Ramsey block on Com
inercial street was destroyed by fire.
Several buildings near by were badly
Managed. Loss, SIS, insurance,
1000. The fire originated from shaw
ngs set on fire by small boys
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-01

DoN'T use mercury and iodide of potash
for blood diseases. If your blood is bad DIR.
John Bulls Sarsaparilla will quickly re-
store it to a healthful condition. 1t is the
best vegetable blood purifier in the world,
and it never leaves any evil after effects.
1t is pleasant to take and exhilarating, yet
a discontinuance of its use will not cause g
craving for more.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-01
the Word:

The Only One Ever Prfnted-Can You Find
the Word?
There is q 8 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 a Crescent on everything
them the name of the word and they win
return you book, beautiful Autographs or
samples free
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-01
Cutting the Gordian Knot.

Cutting the Gordian Knot
Mrs Young-John, did you succeed
In matching that piece of dress goods
gave you this morning?
Mr. Young-No; my time was too
precious; but (triumphantly) I've bought
enough of something else to make you
whole gown!-Puck.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-01
Another Scandal at Allegheny CITY.

P1TrsB UReH. Pa, Sept e6.-David
Hastings, formerly clerk of markets at
Allegheny City, has been arrested for
enlightenment and held on S.. 900 bail.
His stealings cover a period OF eighteen
Sears and amount to over $50. 600.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-01
The Course of Empire,

The poet informs, is westward. Emigrants
in that direction should be provided with
HoStetter'S Stomach BitterS as an antidote
to malaria, the bane to newly settled clear
ings. Moreover, the peerless forufying
agent neutralizes the pernicious effect OF
damp and exposure, mental and bodily IA
tigue and nervous strain. Travellers. tour
lists, miners. navvies and mariners use ii
with advantage.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-01

INvALIDs, aged people, nursing mothers
overworked, Wearied out fathers, will find
the happiest results from judicious use OF
Dr. Sherman Prickly Ash Bitters. Where
the liver or kidneys are affected, prompt
action is necessary to change the tide to-
ward health, ere the disease becomes chron
ic-possibly incurable, and there is nothing
better to be found in the whole range Of
ma,eria medica. Sold everywhere.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-01

CURE your cough with Hale's Honey of
Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-01

THE instantaneous camera is the little
link between the bathing suit and the Hbe
suit.-W ashington Star.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-01
Progress.

1t is very important in this age of vast
material progress that a remedy be pleas
ing to the taste and to the eye, easily taken,
acceptable to the stomach and healthy in its
nature and effects. Possessing these quail
tiles, Syrup of Figs is the one perfect laxa-
tive and most gentle diuretic known
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-01

WASTING away, growing thinner every
day. Poor child, won't Mama get you 8
box of DR.. Bulls Worm Destroyers!
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-01

A WATCH wheel is usually modest on its
travels. 1t prefers to go round in cog.-Bal
timore American.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-01

''OH, mamma exclaimed little Johnni,
"the trees in our yard are getting ball
headed. ''-Binghamton Republican.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-01

1.-THE shoemaker who breathed his last
should not be pointed to as a man of phe
nomenal lung Washington Star.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-01

In order to fight the flies successfully the
COW has to make a good many flank move
ments.-Buffalo Express.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-01

WHEN man pulls down a shade an
jerks it off the roller he gets a curtain lee
ture.-Oswego Palladium.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-01
Gold En- Route.

LONDON, Sept 24.-The Rothschilds,
Speyers, Lazard Bros. and other bank
ers all agree that large shipments of
gold are going to America The Roth.
schilds dispatched an additional s10O, :
900. The chief clerk of this house said
that it was uncertain whether France
would make the bulk Of the gold ex-
ports or whether the burden would fall
On England But considering the fact
that France has a worse harvest than
England it would seem that she should
send the bulk of the gold. The Bank
of France may, however, as on former
occasions. obstruct the imports by rails
ing the premium on full weight coin.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-01

Pillss They are a positive cure for sicE
headache. and all the ills produced by dis
ordered liver. Only one pill u dose.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-01

For twenty-five cents you can get Carriers
Little Liver Pills-the best liver regulator in
the world Don't forget this. One pill a dose
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-01

THE book agent, like the sailors, finds
that wind has a wonderful effect on his
canvas.-Yonkers Statesman.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-01

SHE Spoke Without Thinking-"Do you
know, Miss Honeydew-er-Dolly- arc
tie first girl l have ever kissedr' 'Oh,
that's just what they all say !n-Life.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-01

If you listen at night you will come to the
conclusion that a great many cricket
matches are played after dark-Martha's
Vineyard Herald
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-10-01

medicines