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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-10
A WAR SCARE.

Great Britain Keeping n Close Watch on
Approaching Complications In Russia and
Turkey-France Will Support Russia
Massing Troops on the Austria Frontier.
LONDON, Sept. 1.-The semi-offcial
statement which the porte issued in re-
gard to the agreement with Russia,
touching the passing of the Russian vol
unteer fleet through the Dardanelles is
quickening the British foreign office in
its efforts to obtain concerted action on
the part of the treaty powers in de-
handing explanations from the porte.
Within two days Lord Salisbury's at
titude appears to have changed from
one of Indifference into one of keen
diplomatic activity. From Chateau
Cecil, where he still abides, he has
walked up the officials of the foreign de-
partment here, through whom night
and day cipher dispatches pass in a
stream to and from the European cap
itals.
A high official of the department who
was recently of the opinion that the
Moscowa incident would not affect the
existing relations between Great
Britain and Turkey, low takes view
that the Russo-Turkish agreement will
make necessary an early demonstra-
ton on the part of Great Britain, even
if she has to act alone.
RUSSIAN PREPARATIONS
LONDON, Sept 5.-A Vienna dispatch
says that the Russian villages near
the Russo-Austrian frontier are
thronged with soldiers. The from
tier guards, who used to be merely
gendarmes to prevent smuggling, have
given place to whole regiments per-
manently quartered at every available
point and ready to act as strong adj
vance guard in pouring into the
Austrian empire in the event of war.
Observations towers are being built
close to the frontier and residents are
also planning the erection of three or
four large forts to form bases for an in
vading army.
The Russians are also constructing
pontoons at REM that can be used in
crossing the Danube. Some of the pom
toons are ninety-six feet long and eight
cen feet wide and others $50 feet long.
They are forwarded as rapidly as posi-.
BILE to the various places where pom
toons might be required.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-10
To Stimulate colo Import..

NEW YORK, Sept. 81. G. Cannon,
vice-president of the Fourth national
bank. confirmed the report that that
bank had decided to emulate the exam
pie set by European bankers last fall
and lend money without interest to i'm
porters of gold while the gold is in
transit ''Our determination to do this -
said Mr.. Cannon, 'is due to a desire to
accelerate the movement of gold this
way. The European bankers found
last fall that the imports of gold by
their customers was stimulated by the
plan mentioned and we have decided to
get some of the gold back little earlier
than it would come naturally by adopt
ing their plan"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-10

EVANSVILLE, Ind. Sept AT Vel
pin, Pike county, last night three men
tempted to rob the proprietor of every.
thing they could lay hands on. The
proprietor secured his pistol and shot
and instantly killed Possey and Flem-
ing. He then ran y. the door and shot
twice at Miller. One shot took effect
in the fieshy par. of the thigh, infict-
ing an ugly wound. The man who did
the shooting was at once arrested and
placed under guard The little town
is Wild with excitement
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-10

WASHINGTON. Sept 5-The treasury
departments monthly statement of
changes in the circulation during
August past shows q net increase dur
ing the month of IS, 1cS, 321. Of the
various kinds of money in circula-
ton there was decrease of 81, Az, SO
in silver certificates; 81, 1870, 1873 in United
States notes, and 1854. 677 in gold coin.
Silver certificate circulation increased
$40, 297, 207 during the month; silver
treasury notes, 81, O64, 272; national bank
notes, S1,913, 935; currency certificates.
81. 100, 600; subsidiary silver, s791, 204
and standard silver dollars, 1894, s1s.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-10
Excess of mortgages released-,O


Total reduction in fifty countless 673 1873
Does the organization CT the Farmers
Alliance party weaken the security of
loans and investments in the state? I
think not The farmers of Kansas are
not regulators. They are a band of
as intelligent, honorable. patriotic men
as live in any state of the union Many
of them joined in the struggle to make
Kansas a free state, and they are proud
of her history and fame. The alliance
party will go to pieces. The leaven of
disintegration is already in the lump.
talked with many mem bers who
told me that they would not counte-
nance the passage of any act that
would change their present real estate
laws. A political party whose plat
form demands a sweeping change in
our financial machinery, which has
given us the highest national credit in
the world, cannot command the sup
port of the intelligent, loyal business
men and farmers of Kansas. A word
to holders of farm mortgages. Do not
be frightened into sale of them for a
quarter or half their face value. Find
some man or trust company to look
after them and hold on. Kansas is rich
to-day, and is to become one of the
richest states in the union.
1t was dedicated to civil and political
liberty. On her soil was fought one of
the most decisive battles for free soil,
free labor and free men the country has
witnessed. Kansans appreciate their
responsibility to their neighbors in Sis
ter states. and they will maintain their
faith and honor. Churches and school
houses are in close proximity all over
the state. and the citizens are heartily
enlisted in all philanthropic and hui
name enterprises, and 1 believe capital
will be as safe in the hands of such
men as it will be in the hands of citi-
zens of any other state. will only add
that if any person who reads my letter
desires any further information which
1 may possess, will cheerfully furnish
it. H. M. CLEVELAND.
Brooklyn. Conn July 80. 1891.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-10
Race EiMculties.

WAsHINGroN, Sept. 5.-Nearly all the
race friction in the federal service oc-
ours in the post Office department
NJ. 81. Coleman, Of Halifax county,
Va. has just resigned on account
of threatening letter. He got into
the mail service purely on his mer-
its, having passed competitive civil
service examination. It was not known
that he was q negro until the appoint
ment was made. Coleman was
assigned to q run ON the Norfolk &
Western in southwestern Virginia But
the people would not have it A warn
ing letter was sent to him ON his first
run, and he resigned.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-10
ONE ENJOYS

-
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 efiectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and nc
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial IN its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend il
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale In 300
and 81 bottles b. all leading drug
gists. Any 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 re SYRUP ca.
SAN FRANCISCO. ca.
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YoRK NJ
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-10

TIE gentler sex often suffer from pecul-
lar weakness that gives them great distress.
Let them not suffer. A use of DIR. John
Bulls Sarsaparilla strengthens the female
organization, and they soon grow strong
and robust 1t il woman,s best remedy for
weakness and declining health.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-10
travelling Incug.

ATaVel1nS 1nCORs
Stranger-"Hem! Boy. do you know
any of the newspaper reporters by
sight?''
Hotel Boy-"Lots of 'em''
Stranger-"Well-er am the
Hon Mr.. Greatman, but registered as
j. Smith in order to avoid Interviewer
Here's a quarter"
Boy-''All right. I'll tell 'em you're
here"-Good News
Time to Cool on:
Proud Father-''My old friend, called
to see if you couldn't make a place for
my son in your establishment He has
just graduated with high honors.
Old Friend-"My dear old bow, moth
ing would please me better. Tell him
to call around in two years. IN. Y.
Weekly.
Sentiment and Business.
Alice (aet 17)-I think Mr.. Ford is
adorable: he is so handsome.
Minnie(aet 22)-It isn't the handsome
man, dear; it's the man who does the
most for one.-Jury.
AT the HoteL-The proprietor, with
the aid of his chief clerk, is preparing
bill for guest who is getting ready
to leave. Have you observed, he
asked of the clerk, that No. 20 during
his stay here invariably took look at
the thermometer every morning?''
Eyes, noticed that" Every well, put
down For use of the thermometer, two
dollars. st Louis Republic.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-10

A GENrLKAAN, who had just returned
from his annual sea side holiday, declares
took q stroll upon the beach, he saw the sea
bathing.-Judy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-10

hearty eating is relieved at once by taking
one Of Carter's Little Liver Pills immedi-
ately after dinner. Don't forget this
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-10

The Only One Ever PFfnted-C3n 1ou 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 10
true of each new one appearing each week,
from The DR.. Harter Medicine Co This
house places q Crescent on everything
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, 1891-09-10
Queen Mary's Lapdog.

Mary Queen of Scots had a favorite
lapdog. which is said to have been pres
ent at the execution of its poor mistress
in Fotheringay Castle. After the royal
lady had been beheaded the faithful
creature refused to leave the dead body
and had to be carried out of the hall by
force. At that period lapdogs were the
pets of men as we'll as of women. DR..
Boleyn. a relation of unhappy Queen
Anne Boleyn, owned one. which" as
it is written. "he dotted on" Anne once
asked him to grant her a wish, and in
return he should have whatever he
might desire. Knowing his affection
for the dog. she begged it of him. and.
of course, the doctor had nothing to do
but to give it to her. ''And now,
madam" he said, you promised. to
grant my request" 81 WILL" quoth the
queen Then, pray you. give me my
dog again."-N. Y. Advertiser.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-10

'CAN see Mr.. x this morning. 7.
'tMr. X went to q blowout last nigh
and is not yet presentable" Indeed
what kind Of q blowoutf,' "Gas- "-Buffal,
Express.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-10

EVERY trace Of salt rheum is obliterate
by Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
HiIl's Hair and Whisker Dye, SO cents.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-10

81 UNDERSTAND Jake Simpson struck his
mother" YES" 1.-THE cruel scoundrel
What did he strike her forl' .sTeu dollars
N Y Herald
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-10

TIE wash of the ocean, of which we hea1
So much, is probably done on the seaboard
though one need not expect to see it whel
crossing the line-BaltImore American.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-10

THERE is q native savagery in every
breast that loves TO sit in the dry itself and
watch those who are caught out in the
rain.-Ram's Horn.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-10

THE best cough medicine is Piso's Cur,
for Consumption Sold everywhere sc
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-10

CowIey, Doniphan, Ellsworth. Harper.
Jewell, Lyon. Reno, Shawnee and
Wyandotte. Estimating the increase
in wheat area of these counties about
the same as that Of adjoining counties,
the wheat area of the state is as fol-
lows: In the eastern belt of the state
(thirty-nine counties) the area is 1884,
$50 acres; in the central belt Thirty five
counties), the area is g, 1858, 69s acres;
the western belt (thirty-two counties).
the area is S44. 40s acres-makiEg an
aggregate winter wheat area of the
state for this year of 8, 472. 3s6 acres, or
an increase over the area of last year
of 50 per cent"
But must hasten on to q conclusion
by answering two or three questions,
which am sure will arise in the minds
of all who read my letter. First, can
the farmers pay the interest ON their
mortgages and in due time pay the
principal? Not all of them. The fore
closure of farm mortgages has been go
ing on in every western state ever since
mortgages have been made. do, how
ever, believe that if Kansas can add to
its bountiful crop of this year fair
crop next year, the loans on farms will
be as safe as the average employment
of capital in any other way. Kansas is
now reducing its farm mortgage debt,
as the following shows:
Statement of mortgages recorded and
released during June in thirty eight
Kansas counties, as compiled from re-
ports of registers of deeds:
Nineteen counties in eastern Kansas
show an excess of s1s4. 695. or SO per
cent of the mortgages redeemed over
mortgages recorded. Five counties in
central Kansas report 500, 900, or 4S
per cent in favor of mortgages can
celled, and twelve counties in western
Kansas show an excess in favor of can
collation. of $23, FOG, or 60 per cent, max
ing total reduction of 1910, 7Os, or 40
per cent in thirty-eight counties, a lit
tie over one-third of the entire state.
Summarizing the statements for
April, May and June, from fifty coun-
ties of the state, part reporting for
only one month, part for two months.
but nearly two-thirds for all three
months. we get the following results:
Eastern Kansas-Farm mortgages
recorded--..--.--- 81, POI, 495
Eastern kansaS-Farm mortgages
released NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ....... 1870. III
Excess of mortgages released-24
per cent. or. ................. 4os, es1
Central kansaS-Farm mortgages
recorded ...................... IS s25, ISL
Central Kansas-Farm mortgages
released Observation-Disclosures. 550.42e
Excess of mortgages released-4O
per GEMS, or................. 225.277
Western Kansas-Farm mortgages
recorded. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 40 ia
Western kansas-Farm mortgages
released Observation-Disclosures. 7e,sos
Excess of mortgages released-5O
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-24
Kansas Mortgnye indebtedness

According to the census recorded real estate
mortgage debt of s4S2. 500. $40. excluding state
and railroad land contracts, was incurred in
Kansas during the ten years l8s0-s9. a large
portion Of which has been paid. OF this s343,-
2es 234, or I'LL per cent of the total, is on in
numbered ''acres," which are almost entirely
agricultural real estate, and 9l39. 4S1 ,4O6, or
%. SO per cent. is on incumbered 'lots." or viii
lage. city and other real estate. The total num-
Der of mortgages recorded during the ten years
go, 049. OF which 67.03 per cent OF the total
were on acres and 204. AT. or 32.97 per cent
were on lots The existing debt of the state Of
Kansas (January /. 1890, secured by real estate
mortgaged. aside from state and railroad land
contracts, rs shown by this investigation, ag-
gregates S235, ass, los. or the total amount of
existing debt thus returned Sl67 .l45, 039, or
20. 20 per cent. is acres, almost exclusively
farms, and s6s, $40. o6s, or 1902 per cent, on
Lots
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-24

Some time ago the Secretary Of the Interior
received a communication from Charles L.
Awless of Thurston county, Neb., stating that
two of the Thurston county board Of commits
siouers have instructed the assessors of their
respective precincts on the Omaha Indian res
ervation TO assess the houses, barns and other
fixtures on the land Of each individual Indian
ailottee as personal property. He says that
the Indians are greatly alarmed ON this ac-
count and look to the government for protec-
ton. The Indians. he says, are willing to pay
taxes on their personal property, but not on
their houses and barns, which they consider
real property, and hence exempt from taxation
under the allotment act This communication
was referred to the assistant attorney general
of the Interior Department for an opinion,
which WAS received today. 1t holds in effect
that any taxation VI these Indian lands and the
improvements thereon must be declared to be
wholly unwarranted by law and therefore lille
gal. The Secretary has concurred in this opin-
ION and has directed that the Department OF
Justice be requested to take action in the mat
ter in case any effort is made to collect this
tax.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-24
Evidences of Disioyalty Pound.

The last Congress made a conditional appro-
priation of sos, 900 for the payment Of 2ss
war claims that haG been passed upon favor
ably by the Court Of Claims. The claims were
not to be paid, however, until the Attorney
general made an investigation Of tho records
Of the cases to see that none Of the claimants
had at any time been connected with the con-
federsey or had lent il material aid. In cases
where aid or connection with the confederacy
was established the Attorney General was re-
quired To move for n trial Many Of the
cnses have already been investigated and In q
number Of instances alleged evidences Of dis
loyalty have been found, and In these cases
motions will be made to the court for new
trials.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-24
Yesterdays LEAGUE GAMES.

" $3.50
BY winning both games the Bostons gained
three points on the Chicagos BROOKLYN might
have won the first came had they given Dave
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49,. -. . P..I az Ia t', .' no.
run DIses WIN an! 'i.iH iihc Jl.s MEM
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"'1 'A' e"'''o ""'
HITS GOOD FOR BASE
Association clubs did not play yesterday.
The Nationals plav in PHILADELPHIA TODAY
Tho or,os,nc n;t.bars will he Corsor or5
OfFo " " "NN
o"nders-
=. tommy powd OF Washington is batting as he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-24

The AZ per cent bonds received at the treas
ury yesterday for continuance at 9 per cent
amounted to $50. $50, making the total thus far
continued s24,S7O,S5O. The Az per cent bonds
presented for redemption at the Treasury De-
partment aggregated fps, 400. The redemp-
lions at the New York subtreasury Tuesday
were Sl75.300, making the total redemption to
date sic, 622 $50. The net cash balance in the
treasury yesterday was S44, G67 ,627. OF this
amount S17. 326. 325 is in subsidiary silver coin,
Sli.6GJ30l is deposited in national bank de-
positories and S365, 1923 is in minor coin and
fractional currency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-24

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For the benefit of the affiicted deem 1t my
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not attend to my household duties; closed my
house and gave up my home, as was 80 restless
could not remain in one place. ! could not sleep
for weeks at time and insanity SEEMED sure TO
result. My case bafiled the skill Of several emf
nent physicians. AT last, in despair, resorted to
DIR. Greene's Nervura, ,rith ,roaderJut eject 1t
produced good sleep, restored my appetite and
strength, until feel liko a new person. Ihave
recommended DIR. Greene's Nervura TO many OF
my friends, who have also derived great benefit.
Mrs. JANET JOHNSON,
164 Cedar St, Boston Highlands, Mass"
n. r. III DR.. Greene, the successful
specialist in curing all forms of
nervous and chronic diseases. 30 W. 18th Street.
New York, can be consulted rree, personally or
by letter. CAN or write him about your case, or
send for symptom blank to fill out, and letter
fully explaining your disease, giving advice. &C.,
will be returned free.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-24
The Mexican Raiders,

A telegram received at the Department Of
State from the United States consul at Mata-
moras, Mex. states that Garzia. with his party
of raiders, passed. Tuesday to the west Of that
place. making for the Rio Grande.
A telegram from Gen. Stanley, dated at San
Antonio. Tuesday, says that the commandant
at Fort Brown reports that last night Gen.
Lojero, commanding the fourth Mexican zone
informed him that his cavalry had not come i'll
contact with the marauders. He was. there
fore, of the opinion that they had scattered
and were returning to Texas i'll small detach-
ments, as the police had notified him that two
such parties had crossed the Rio Grande twelve
miles above Brownsville, and several others be-
tween that place and Santa Maria. The opinion
among the officers at Fort Brown was that the
Garzia expedition was organized for robbery
and has no political significance whatever.