davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Colfax chronicle., 1891-05-09

Luckily had no power of sound or
movement to break the awful stiffness
during the moments the black devil
was listening. Was he again crawling
beneath the bed? No! l saw the top
of the closet door quietly open and
shut. Evidently the fellow had chosen
the pantry for temporary hiding
place and if so, for the present I would
be spared.
would probably have been murdered in
cold blood by acting hastily. but /, first
cautiously securing my poker, took
time for reflection. / considered the
robber would wish to stay in the closet
as long as was awake and not venture
out before the coast was clear for him
to escape, which might reasonably not
happen till left my room in the morn
ing-when somebody from the outside
could unlock the door and release me.
The first step then was for me to have
a pain or chill SO could slip ca shawl
and get to the fire for warmth or to
heat some water and, in the meantime,
slyly make the end of my protecting
poker red hot, when wouldn't fear a
dozen robbers, white or black.
1t was fearful effort to control my
nerves to act properly, but I'm proud to
say I managed it successfully, and soon
was rocking and groaning before the
CRATE as naturally as the best actress
living g-knowing all the while that the
negro xuoe ovsx.rr vvso <6v>r.,orb <1r1 .-.-s> IL
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25
TO SAVE YOUNGSTOWN.
Plans to Prevent InundatiOns in
Future.

Plans to Prevent Inundations in the
Future.
Jamestown, Pa, June 2O-For sew
eral months ]. j. Cross, of New York,
civil engineer, has been making a care
full survey of the city of Johnstown,
the Conemaugh and Stony Creek rivers
and all its tributaries in order to
devise means to prevent the recur-
renee of another flood and avoid
regular foundations of the city. His re-
port was presented at mass meeting
of citizens, officials of the Cambria iron
company and all leading business men
being present. It recommends the
expenditure of 100000 in order to
make life and property safe in the
city. The Johnstown lum Der log boom
was menace to the city and should be
rebuilt or removed. The greatest point
of danger lies in the stone bridge
famous in the f1ood), which. the re-
port stated, did not have sufficient
waterway to carry off ordinary fresh
cts and backed spring floods into the
town.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25
The tomato in Commerce.

Amid all the trickery of business GER
tainly one staple article of food has i'm
proved greatly. That is tomato catsup.
Time was, and not SO long ago, that if
the average consumer had seen how
tomatoes were treated in the canneries
he would never have touched canned
tomatoes or catsup again. The can
neries did business only a few weeks in
the year, at harvest time, and employed
whatever help was at hand-the very
riffraff of creation. Tramps, idle col
ored folks, paupers, and the very wreck
age of society congregated in these fac
tories, and each esta blishment was a
terror in the community where it was
situated. At that time the skins of the
tomatoes were ground up along with
the pulp and no care was taken to pro-
duce a nice compound. Capital and
pride are now enlisted in the business,
and prepared tomatoes are now fit to
eat, if one buys the high-priced brands.
N Y. Sun.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25
TERRIBLE RAILWAY ACCIDENT.

Fast Express on the Illinois Central
Wrecked in LOuisiana-Six Killed and
Many Injured
NEW ORLEANS. June 2O.-The fast ex.
press train on the Illinois Central rail-
road due here at 1:2O o'clock last night,
passed Kenner's station nearly two
hours behind time.
Five miles south of that point, and
an equal distance from this city the
train was wrecked and six persons, it
is reported, were killed and fifteen or
twenty more or less badly hurt
A relief train has been sent to the
scene of the accident
The wreck knocked down all the
wires of the Western Union Telegraph
Co. on the Illinois Central railroad, cut
ting off telegraphic communications
with Kepner
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25

On tile nsove
Liver, Stomach, and Bowels,
after DR.. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets have done their work.
It's a healthy movement, too
"a mazu,al one. The organs
are not forced into activity
one day, to sink back into a
worse state the next. They're
cleansed and regulated-mild-
ly and quietly, without wrench
ing or gripping. One tiny,
sugar-coated Pellet is all that's
needed as a gentle laxative;
three to four act as a cathar-
tic. They're the smallest,
cheapest, the easiest to take.
Sick Headache, Bilious Head
ache, Constipation, Indigestion,
Bilious Attacks, and all de-
rangements Of the Liver,
Stomach and Bowels are
promptly relieved and cured.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25
Johnstown Flood Sufferer. to Sue.

JoHNsTowN, Pa, June 2O.-Suit is
about to be brought against the South
fork Fishing club, of Pittsburgh, in
which Andrew Carnegie and others
were members, by a number of those
who suffered in the great food J. ].
Strayer is at the head of the movement,
which will be supported by large
number of Others They have retained
Col w. d. Moore. of Pittsburgh, as
their attorney, and the parties feel con-
fdent of recovering in full for damages
and losses. If this movement is success
full there is no telling where it will
stop.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25
AN APPARENT DEFICIENCY.
The United States Treasurer's Statement
just Issued.

The United States Treasurer's Statement
just Issued.
WASHINGTON, June 90. The United
States treasurer's statement issued yes
terday, but bearing the date of June
II, shows an apparent deficiency of
$7S7, los. This, however, does not in
clude Sa3, 7,413 on deposit with ma
tional banks, and $50, 22O, $50 of frac-
tional silver Including these two
items the cash balance is $43, O61, 264.
Officials of the secretary's of.
fee say that exclusive of ma
tional bank deposits and fractional
silver there is an actual availa-
the balance of 81, Sig, 900 in the treas
ury and that the treasurer's statement
including the receipts to that date will
show it. There will be constant ex.
cess of receipts over expenditures dur
ing the remainder of the month and it is
estimated that the net surplus will be
at least S7.OOO,0O0 by the first The
treasury officials are not disturbed by
the situation and say that the govern
ment is amply able SO meet all its obi
cations
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25
Undesirable Reciprocity,

WASHINGTON, June 19-The depart
ment of state has been informed that
the German government has declined
to surrender True W. Hert, the default
ing employe of the Welsbach Incandes-
cent Light Co, of Philadelphia.
there being no extradition treaty
with Germany covering Hert's Of
Tense, and while the Germs an govern
ment was willing to surrender him
without a specific treaty stipulation. it
was only upon condition that this gov
eminent would recognize demand by
the German government for the surren-
der of escaped criminals whose crimes
were not covered by existing treaty.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25
win Enforce the Or der.

WASHINGTON, June 19.-Secretary
Noble has referred the matter of sus-
pending the order ejecting the
intruders on the Chickasaw land
to the Indian Commissioners. Mr.. Nor
gan has had the matter under advise
ment and will make a report on the
subject to the secretary. The indica-
tons seem to point to strict enforce
ment of the order. Gen. Morgan, it is
understood, does not favor extending
the time, but thinks that all intruders
who have not secured permits should
be elected
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25
UNCLE SANS CASH.

A Serious Statement COncernfg the Condt-
tion of the Treasury-A Deficit Instead
of Cash Balance.
WAS HINGToN, June 19.-The treasur-
er's statement issued yesterday shows
that the cash balance is S44, AS, 600, of
which 1872, O29, 900 is on deposit with
national banks and $40, $50. 900 is in
fractional silver, deducting which
items the net cash balance in the treas
ury is but 81, 235, 900, which is the low
est figure yet cached.
1t is said that the treasurer's state
ment to be issued to-day will show a
deficiency of 5000, 600 instead of the
usual net cash balance. This is the
first time this has occurred since the
present form of statement was adopted
by Treasurer Jordan. In making this
calculation, however, no account is
taken of the s22, 900, 600 on deposit in
national banks and the $40. 900, 900 frac-
tional silver in the treasury.
The expenditures so far this month
have been IS, 1873, s24 in excess of the
entire revenues of the government dur
ing the same period, amounting to $1S,-
221, S52 These were exceeded by the
pension payments alone, which amount
ed to SIS, 312, 1873.
treasury Ohc1als say that the ex-
penditures during the remainder of the
month will be light and that the re-
ceipts will be sufficiently heavy to over
come the present excess of expenditures
and leave a small surplus for the
month. The same officials say that the
treasurer's statement to-day will not
include the receipts during the past
two days, and that if it does an actual
surplus of 81. 600, 600 will be shown in
stead of an apparent deficiency.
WASHINGTON, June 19.-Prior to the
departure of the president he issued a
call for cabinet meeting for Friday,
June 26. Secretary Foster will return
in time to attend this meeting as he an
nounced previous to leaving that it was
imperative that he should be here at
that time. It is understood that fnan-
cial matters will engage the attention
of the cabinet meeting
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25
For West Point.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, June Coon
gresham John c. Tarsney has nomi-
mated Harry F. jackson for West Point
academy. The nomination was made
after a physical examination by DR..
John r. Smell, which young jackson
passed most creditably. Young Jack
son has lived here all his life. He is 20
years old and is the son of John M.
Jackson, who lives at 1904 Penn street,
and who has the misfortune to be to
tally blind. The nominee was edu-
Gated in the city ward schools and the
high school He is five feet ten inches
in height and is fine looking young
fellow
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25
What is
1t For2


ed boys. Life is an interrogation
point. "What is it for?" we con-
tinually cry from the cradle to the
grave. So with this little introduc-
tory sermon we turn and ask: What
is AUGUST FLOWER FOR 7" AS easily
answered as asked: 1t is for Dys-
pepsia It is a special remedy for
the Stomach and Liver. Nothing
more than this; but this brimful.
We believe August Flower cures
Dyspepsia. We know it will. We
have reasons for knowing it. Twenty
years ago it started IN a small country
town. To-day it has an honored
place in every city and country store,
possesses one of the largest manu-
featuring plants In the country and
sells everywhere. Why is this? The
reason is as simple as child's
thought. It is honest, does one
thing, and does it right along-it
cures Dyspepsia. q
G. G. GREEN, Sole Man fr. Woodbury., NJ.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25
SAD NEWS FROM ALASKA.

Drowning of Lieut.. Robinson and Four OF
the Crew of the Cutter Bear.
VICTORIA, Il. C.. June 2O.-The
steamer Queen. from Sitka, reports that
the revenue cutter Bear has reached
Alaska from Icy bav, bringing news of
the drowning of Lieut. Robinson and
four of the crew OF the Bear, and A. c.
Moore, of the Russell party, while the
party were trying to make landing in
Icy bay with the Russell-Mt- ST. Elias
party. The Bear left Sitka the morn
ing of the 14th for Behring sea-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25
Toronto and Return.

We call the public's attention, espe-
cially school superintendent and teach
ers, to the fact that on account OF the Ma
to be held at Toronto, July 18th to 18th,
the Jacksonville Southeastern Line and
Santa Fe route viii sell round trip tickets
from St Louis and all points on its line
Tickets viii be sold July 9Th to 18th. and
the limit viii be arranged SO that those
who wish can make q visit or take side
trips to points in Canada and the East at
reduced rates. Our route is via Chicago
and any direct line from Chicago. Don't
fail to call on or write to a railroad agent
for particulars Of the "Red Express"
route.
We run the finest chair and compart-
ment Sleeping Cars in the world.
ID. w. RIDER, Sup't, Jacksonville, Ill
II. A. SUrrLE. Gen'l Agent Pass'r Dept,
513 Chestnut Street ST. Louis.
w. w. kent, Gent Pass'r Agent Jack
sonville, Ill.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25
Killed t,y Horse.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, June 20.-Charles
City, the 14-year-old son of blind ic
cream peddler, was kicked by horse
and instantly killed yesterday after
noon. The boy put dog on the horses
back, which caused the animal to kick.
striking the lad in the abdo-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25

An octopus, which had been in a
fight with some other monster, lately
drifted ashore on the Malay Peninsula.
He had feelers, or arms, which were
from twelve to seventeen feet long, and
weighed altogether $50 pounds It was
calculated that he was big enough and
strong enough to drag a two-ton fishing
boat under the surface by main
strenr+l -DetrOit Free Press
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25
The Jury Disaxreed.

CHICAGO. June 20.-The jury in the
case of State Senator Solomon Van
Praag, on trial in the federal court on q
charge of subornation of perjury in the
procurement Of naturalization papers
for aliens, returned into court and re-
ported that they were unable to agree
upon verdict The jury was dis
charped
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25
Levi Chubbuck Re elected.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, June GA
called meeting of the state board Of
agriculture was held here yesterday
and Hon. Levi Chubbuck, of Columbus,
was reelected secretary. The mem
bers took supper with the governor at
the mansion
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25
At Least sixty Lives Lost.

CITY OF MEXICO, June 2o.-Latest adj
vices about the cloudburst on Sunday
on Conception mountain, in the state OF
San Luis Potosi, are to the effect that
at least sixty lives were lost.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25
Worth the Money.

Worth the Money.
Jim got 500 from soap concern for
an advertising scheme
what was it?"
''They employ hundred dirty tramps
to go about the country telling people
that their condition is due to their not
having used Blanks soap."-Jury.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25

WHY are you sick2 Because you have
neglected natures laws. She continually
tries to correct the trouble but cannot do it
the assistant needed, and with the help of
this medicine your health will be fully re-
stored. Give it q trial and watch the results
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25

sick headache. Carter's Little Liver Pills
Thousands of letters from people who have
used them prove this fact Try them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25
Correct for Once.

Western Boy-''The weather predic-
ton was right to-day"
Father-''Was it?''
Boy-'Yes, sir. It said slight changes
in temperature.
Father-''Humph! The thermometer
has fallen good deal hasn't it?''
Boy-''No, only about six inches
Good News
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25

IT seems strange that anyone will con-
tinue to suffer from the many ills arising
from a state of blood impurity when DIR.
health and strength. 1t is a wonderful re-
viver. 1t makes the old feel young, and the
young feel buoyant.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25

SOMETIMES it's the hardest kind Of work
TO get the strapping big fellow TO buckle
down to work.-PittsburghP Post
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25

THOSE who wish to practice economy
should buy Carter's Little Liver Pills
Forty pills in a vial; only one pill dose.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25
ASKING DAMAGES.

The North American Commercial Company
Protests Against the Agreement on the
Sealing Ouestion-It Claims That It's
Rights Are Violated. and That the United
States Will BE Asked For Reimburse
ment.
WASHINGTON, June 2S.-The North
American Commercial Co., through its
attorney, n. l. Jeffries, has fled a pro-
test with Acting Secretary Spalding, OF
the treasury department. in which it
recites that it has the right to take fur
seals from the islands of St Paul and
st George for the period of twenty
years from May 1, 1890, and that it will
continue to perform the stipulation Of
its lease. It states that it was assured
quota OF 60. 900 seal skins during 1890
and upon such assurance submitted it's
bid at three times the amount paid by
former lessee. Upon the acceptance
OF the lease it made large outlay in
buildings and provisions and arranged
Tor transporting the seal skins to San
Francisco
The company says that it was COM
PEELED to cease taking seals July 10,
when the sealing season had not ex-
pired and only one-third of the quota
OF skins had been obtained, and it was
further prohibited from taking and adj
ditional number during this year. On
this account it has sustained a loss of
$500, 900.
The company further represents that
at the time it was compelled to stop
taking seals it earnestly protested
against such action by the United
States and has continued to protest and
now again submits this its formal pro-
test against the action of the United
States in preventing it from taking the
quota of seal skins it had right to take
by law and by the terms of the con-
tract 1t submits it is justly entitled
to receive from the United States such
sum as will compensate it for the loss
1t has sustained on account of the ac-
ton of the United States, and gives
notice to the secretary of the treasury
that it will claim to be reimbursed by
the United States to the full amount Of
loss it may sustain by reason of its be-
ing prohibited by the United States
from taking it's full quota of 60, GOO
sealskins during the year 1891.
The company further represents that
In providing for the maintenance and
education of the inhabitants of the
islands of st. Paul and st. George. it
has expended the sum of $3.50, ZOO, for
The company respectfully invites the
attention of the secretary of the treas
ury to the fact that the islands of st.
Paul and st. George in Alaska belong
to and are in the undisputed possession
of the United States; that the right of
this government to dispose of the fur
seals born on the islands has never been
questioned, and this being SO the COM
pany assumes that the right of the
United States or its lessee to take fur
seals on the islands, within unques-
toned jurisdiction, is beyond dispute
and not subject to question or interfer-
ence by England or any other foreign
state. The right of this government to
take seals on its own territory is not
one of the questions to be submitted
to arbitration and has no relation to the
contention between the two countries.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25

IT is time for the cranberry crop to fail
when the peach crop fails to faiI.-N. o.
Picayune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25
Confirmed.

The favorable impression produced on
the first appearance of the agreeable liquid
fruit remedy Syrup OF Figs q few years ago
has been more than confirmed by the pleas
ant experience of all who have used it, and
facturers the California Fig Syrup Com
pany.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25

A GALLONS is probably put together wit
Observation-Disclosures Republican
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25

Hollow eyed little children, worms are
making them miserable. Mothers get them
a box of DIR. Bulls Worm Destroyers
Children like them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25

''YoU can't earn fifty cents without
working for it, /" says an exchanges; true.
but you may frequently work for fifty cents
without getting it-Boston Courier.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25

A CLEVELAND boy, whose best girl has
two or three other occasional beaux, calls
her his 'Mary-go-round-' '-Columbus Post
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25

THE murderer's version of it-uo moose is
good noose-Boston Courier.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25

AN exchange says that rubbing cattle all
over with onions win kill lice but it doesn't
say what becomes of the cattle or the milk
maid.-Ram's Horn.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25

RHEUMATIC Pains are greatly relieved b,
Glenn=s Sulphur Soap
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, 50 cents.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25

THERE is always one way for an ambi.
Hous actress to become pleading lady,
and that is to buy a big dog.-Somerville
Journal
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25

DURING hot days all draughts viii be duly
honored at this office.-Binghamton Re
publican.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25

BEST, easiest to use and cheapest Piso,s
Remedy for Catarrh. By druggists. 25c.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25

THE original whale was quite a male
carrier, but Jonah probably first impressed
upon him the need Of q free delivery sys-
tem.-Boston Courier.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25

Tremendous Rumpus
In kicked up in the stomach and bowels by
drastic purgatives. Far wiser is it to relax
the latter with Hostetter Stomach Bitters,
which never produces pain. acts gently but
e6ectually. and the use of which is never
followed by a weakening effect upon the
bowels. Bilious, dyspepsia, malarial and
kidney troubles, rheumatism and debility
yield to it.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25

CURED TO STAY CURED.
We want the name and adj
dresso of every sufferer IN the
u. s and Canada. Address,
P. Earola EsJes, ND, Bufals, III.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25
August
Flower

This is the query per-
Petually on your little
boys lips. And he is
no worse than the big
ger, older, ba1der-head-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25
JONES OF BlNGHAlNT0N.
BINGHAMT0N, N. Y.
Patents! Pensions

Send Tor InVentors IuI<fe How 10 Obtain Patent
Send for Digest of PENSION and BOUNTY LAWS.
PATRICK o'FARRELL- WASHINGTON. d. C.
GOxA1E THIs PAPER essy 20
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25
Are YOU AFARMERP

If 90 you are one from choice and
can tell whether farming as an in
vestment pays Do you make it
pay? Have you frst-class tools, FIX
lures, etc.r You say yes, but you
are wrong If you have no scales.
You should have one, and by send
ing a postal card you can get full
information from