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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25

wiz cease On September l. OF course
it will. because the law so prcscribes-
There never has been any question on
that point The question has been
whether the treasury win be able to
pay of these fifty millions eight hum
dred thousand dollars bonds at par, as
the law prescribes, in September, or
whether, BY the usurpation of power as
sumed only once in the history of the
country. by Secretary Window. in ISL.
the treasury would undertake to ez-
tend the bonds, and on this point. with
the trickery characteristic of the Har-
rison administration, the treasury order
reads that 'tsuch bonds that are not re-
deemed on or before September zaes
be extended for an indsfnife period
with interest at two per cent Every
one knew, as soon as the statement of
the appropriations Of the late congress
was published that the four and one
half per cent bonds might be paid or
might not be paid Everyone knew
that If they We're paid the treasury
would be compelled to use up part of the
one hundred million dollars in gold re-
served to secure pay special payments of
the greenbacks. and everyone knew that
if they were not paid the treasury de-
partment must assume Illegally pow
ers lodged IN congress, and must violate
openly the provisions OF the sinking
fund act And now the treasury de-
partment merely notifies the public
that it has not yet decided upon which
horn of the dilemma it win finally take
its seat The Harrison administration
Is acting on the theory that the people
are fools and that 1t can deceive them
until after the November elections as
to the actual state of the treasury.
President Harrison himself and his
coerced cabinet, we venture to say, are
the only persons WHO hold to this
theory.-Albany Argus
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25
The sting OF Bees.

A curious observation made by DR.
Terc. an Austrian physician, formed
the subject Of a paper read some time
ago at a meeting of the French Ento
biological Society. He asserts that a
person stung by bees is for time ex-
empt from the effect of further sting
ing, and is protected in the same sense
that vaccination gives immunity with
regard to smallpox This protection
lasts for six months or less. according
to the number Of stines received.-To-
ledo Blade.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25

ELLSWORTH'S DEATH.
was a Divine purpose in the fate of
the gallant young officer. Nothing
could have happened to stir the blood
of the young men of the north as did
the assassination of the popular young
soldier, who fell in line of duty at the
outset of the war in such dramatic,
tragic manner, while hauling down the
emblem of the confederacy. They
sprang to arms. and regiment after reg
iment came forward, more s5i-
diers in fact than the fedora, gov
eminent at that time could take care of
and utilize. The tragic ending of Els
worth's life at the beginning of the war,
and the sudden taking of the life of
President Lincoln at the close of the
war, were most fatal to the well-being
of the section of the country then in re-
bellion. Both shots were fired by as
sassins.
Sergt. Frank Browne1l resides in
Washington, and is an efficient special
agent of the pension Office. He was one
Of a squad of soldiers who accompanied
Col Ellsworth from the boat at the
wharf to the Marshall house where the
tragedy occurred. Contrary to expecta-
ton. NO resistance was made to the en-
try of the regiment into Alexandria.
All was peaceful, quiet and calm.
Speaking of the occasion of the cele-
brated event, Mr.. Browneu recently
said to a friend: ''When we saw the
confederate flag flying over that hotel,
Col Ellsworth sent an order back to
Capt Coyle to bring his company to
that spot. We walked on past the ho-
tel when Col Ellsworth suddenly
turned. went across the street and pro-
ceeded upstairs. l followed, and no
one molested nor hindered u.s.
thought then. and I believe DOW, that
the colonel reasoned, without saying a
his men should come suddenly upon
that flag, there might be some violence
done. and he concluded to take down
the flag, solely in the interest of peace,
and in furtherance of the instructions
of the president to avoid any rioting or
violent demonstrations by his soldiers"
1t has been ascertained since that day
that jackson. the proprietor of the
Marshall house. had boasted that he
would kill any man who lowered his
dag; but Ellsworth knew nothing of
that Having accomplished his object,
Col Ellsworth descended the ladder
from the roof into the attic. He was
preceded by Sergt- Brownen, who
started down the stairs to the third
floor, when instantly he saw dark,
brawny fellow with double barreled
shotgun standing at the foot of
the stairs, ready TO shoot Brownen
leaped downstairs, striking at the
gun with his saber-bayonet, and
turning it aside. RrOwneu fell back
wards. and just then Col ELS
worth appeared at the head
Of the stairs jackson immedi-
ately turned from Brownen and
fred straight At the heart Of
the young officer as ne stood there with
the flag on his arm. The aim was
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25

confidence between us two now or ever
again. And your asking me this, re-
minds me to inquire what sort of fell
low is James Lawson, who claims to be
a companion of your early days"
"Well," Frank hesitated, for he hated
to set the Major against his old play
mate by speaking the open truth, .'he's
mot an intensely moral young man, 1
believe-in fact"
"A bit Of a scamp. All, I judged as
much, " and Major Hopkins hurried away
to his duties.
So. Frank thought, the mystery
thicl<ens, and James Lawson is some
how or other mixed up in it: yet, how
the deuce could he know any thing
about it. Surely Charlie Fulton, with
all his folly, could never have been so
go-between; but such a misfortune
was quite possible, for Lawson was in
Charles. company, and had all the
young officers confidence, if once the
chance were offered him.
Meanwhile Rev. Abel Green--or
Parson Abe, as his rural admirers so
lovingly called him-was husthng his
old mule along at a very unclerical pace
and using some very unsanctimonious
expression every time the poor beast
attempted to slacken it's speed, so that
in three-quarters of an hour he was
nearly six miles from the spot where
his dear compatriots from the North
were making ready for their descent on
the hospitable inhabitants Of Winstan-
ley. Turning from the road into the
@Ser T.
familiar to him, he cantered along
under the trees till he reached a clear
ing, where sight presented itself that
would have charmed an artist in its
picturesque aspect-three hundred dis
mounted Confederate cavalrymen, re-
clining here and there in little groups,
while their horses were busily cropping
the sweet grass, which grew on the
bank OF stream. Hardly pausing to
give the sentry the countersign, he
rode straight to knot of officers, who
hailed him gleefully.
''Hullo, Lascelles. what news from
the Yanks?"
sold them into bondage like his
brethren did Joseph!'' he laughed, as
he sprang from the saddle with the
elasticity of youth. ''Say, boys, mother
was always down on our private the
atricals, but l allow she'd clap her
hands if she'd only seen me play this
pious role to-day"
A roar Of laughter greeted this brill
liant sally, which was somewhat
checked, however. by the approach Of a
man older than the rest, whose stern
features showed that he did not share
the general merriment.
't6uch madcap tricks - these, Las
oelles, he said. in . grave tone Of ex-
postulatson. do not meet my sppeeval.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25

and I will not have q repetition of them
Besides, the game is not worth the
candle, for if those Yanks had found
you out, they would have, very proper
~, strung you up to a bough of the first
tree they came to, and can not afford
to have my best officers run such risks
I allow, if you'd played the role in
tragedy, instead of comedy, your
mother would hardly have appreciated
your histrionic ability as keenly as you
imagine"
The young man was abashed
Besides" the senior continued, ssdo
you think your action quite in accord
ance with the high repute for chivalry
this corps has ever enjoyed? However.
as the folly has been perpetrated let me
hear the result of your escapade."
The young man told his story, but
somehow or other all the fun seemed to
be frozen out of the adventure by his
superiOrs austere criticism.
''Wen, you have done one good thing
for us at any rate. You have drawn
the enemy from the woods into the open,
and we can bag them by night attack
on Winstanley as easily as catching
rabbits in net
AS he strobe away, one of the officers
slapped Lascelles on the shoulder, as
he gayly cried:
Don't grizzle, old man. Nat Halves
never had more appreciation of prac-
tical joke in his nature than there is
blood in Norfolk oyster. In my opin-
ion you have done a very plucky, COM
mendable thing, and there are brighter
eyes than old Mats will CLEAN approval
when the story's told at Nashville.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25

PRESIDENT LINCOizN VIEWING COL.
WORTH REMAINS.
last speech of the young soldier to his
men saved the city of Alexandria from
pillage and destruction. Had it not
been delivered and acted upon, the
Ellsworth Fire Zouaves would have
burned, sacked and utterly wiped the
town of Alexandria out of existence.
But the tragedy was followed by discip-
line and order, in the midst of ire
mendous excitement The body of the
dead soldier was carried back to the
boat. thence to the Washington navy
yard. where it was prepared for burial,
and then laid in state in the great East
room of the white house. Sergt.
Brownell was detailed as a guard for
the remains. and accompanied them to
New York, Albany, Troy and Mechan-
icsburg. Funeral services were held in
each of those cities, and the interment
was made at fredericksburg, where a
handsome monument now marks the
spot.
President Lincoln was deeply at
fected by the death of Ellsworth. He
went to the navy yard and there viewed
the remains, and with fearful eyes and
mournful voice expressed his intense
grief. Sergt. Brownell was there, and
heard him exclaim: MY poor boy!
Can it be possible that this sacrifice was
necessary for your country?'
One of the quietest, most unpreten-
tious gentlemen in this city to-day is
the survivor of the tragedy and the
avenger of his comrade commander.
Time has dealt leniently and kindly
with him. He is yet young man in
appearance. barring the few lines of
gray hair which streak and grille his
beard. He is about five feet ten inches
tall. slender, muscular and active. He
walks with a steady, soldierlike tread
and is always engaged in his official
-T5rk for the pension office. Although he
was retired from the service in Novem-
Der, 1868, on account of injuries re-
ceived in line of duty, he recovered
and returned to the army and has
since enjoyed comparatively good
health. He was appointed to a cap
taincy in the regular army and served
until 1870, when he was obliged to
again retire. He is an educated gen.
tleman, given to much contemplation
and reading. He seldom refers to the
important event of which he was the
central figure, but has told the story a
great many times at grand army re-
unions. having appeared once at Gin
cinnati before an annual encampment
in the zouave uniform which he wore
upon that eventful day. He was given
the shotgun which Jackson used as
present from President Lincoln. He
also retains at his home here the rife
which he carried at the time, with
which he avenged his commanders
death so speedily. Occasionally he goes
to Alexandria, and has once or twice
conducted friends to the spot and
pointed out the positions occupied by
jackson and himself in their hand-to-
hand struggle. jackson was prepared
for his bloody work, having planned to
kill both the colonel and the sergeant.
while Brownen was taken at a disad-
vantage and was obliged to think and
act with lightning rapidity. Fortunate
" he was equal to the emergency.
SMITH D. Fry,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25
Curious Things.

A pair of ladies' boots that are not "a
nile too big"
A clowns joke less than forty years
Did.
A country residence for sale that isn't
within five minutes of the railway
station"
An infant that isn't 1.-The sweetest
baby in the world"
Anything advertised three weeks be-
fore Christmas that isn't suitable for a
holiday present"
A OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES gun that
never killed anybody.
The young lady who can pass q
plate glass window without turning her
head.-Jury.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25

replaced the books he had already
drawn from his capacious pockets.
81 am sure, if we had time, the men
would much profit by your ministra-
tions," Major Hopkins explained.
ever the same cry-no time in this
short life to prepare for the eternity of
the next. Well, sir, do not mean to
force my services upon you. Say briefly
what / can do for You, for the day
wanes and have far to ride
r 'sYou can tell us, If you have seen
any thing of the Confederate forces in
these parts, or whether you have heard
any thing of their movements"
''Sure1y can" was the suave reply.
"Bragg's men passed southwards
through yonder village can just
see its smoke in the far distance-ten
days ago. There are many God-fearing
Unionists living there-they call the
place Winstanley-and they feared
fire and pillage, but the troops were
hurried and they passed them by un-
hurt"
s'That is good-well, sir, have You
any thing more to tell us?''
''Why, yes, have. Some men who
had been out hunting In the woods told
me this morning that they had seen a
train Of dozen supply-wagons which
they thought would reach Winstanley
by tomorrow at latest. Now, wouldn't
this be chance for you? How many
men do you muster?'
sob, a mere handfu1-two companies
Of infantry-but, did they say how
strong the escort wasp
Gust one troop of cavalry, nothing
more, and so tuckered up by a long
march that they could hardly crawl
''That's splendid news, indeed; but
are you sure of the direction Bragg's
army was taking?'
positive. He was going due south
with big force, in great haste, too. or
you may depend on it our friends barns
aAd. houses would not have roofs over
them
s'And you think that the villagers
would receive us hospitality"
sSAs Saul did the warriors of INDIAN, y
was the staunch reply; "and now, as
can give you no more information. per-
NIT me to wend my way in peace"
'sAdieu, sir! and God speed you on
your journey"
They watched him ascend the hillside
till he disappeared at turn in the road,
and then started back to camp.
''He sat in his saddle like trooper -
the Major critically observed; .'and
what splendid physique the old fellow
has! Say, Frank, do honestly think
those itinerant preachers are after all
the true soldiers of Christ, suffering as
they do toll, privation and discomfort
in His name. They may be 1literate,
but, hang me, if they're not in earnest. -
But Franks thoughts were on another
subject.
''May I speak to Charlie about this
unpleasant matter we were talking OF,
sir? Perhaps word of warning might
bring him to his senses
Certainly not" was the stern re-
ply. f'My hands are so tied now by
promises have given to you and others,
that I am not in a position to confront
him with proofs of his folly. Remem-
Der. rely upon your silence and
watchfuaness-t must be no lack Of
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25
Appropriate.

Editor imagine this poem would
be pretty good; but why, in the name
Of common sense, did you write it back
ward, as though it were Hebrew?
Spring Poet-I calculated on back
ward spring. and thought it would be
appropriate and novel.-Harper's Ba-
xar.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25
After the Waltz.

The Ga1lant-Really, I am intoxt-
Gated with your beauty
The Frank GIRLS that it? Mamma
said she thought it was the punch
Munsey's Weekly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25
Obliged To.

Wife-Why is it dudes wear only one
glass. dearest?
Husband-You seem TO forget that
they have to have one eye to see with
jury.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25
Necessarily,

Marriage is failure when the man
handles all the assets, and the woman
all the iabilitieS-Pucl.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25
A Story Of the Late War.
nx BERNARD n1oSDx,

Author Of Loyal at Last" NY Lady Tantas-
TIC" "fsllens Great Secret" "1ou
Among Thieves" Etc.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25

MIR Ingalls, is advising the re.
Puohcan party as to its future course.
Mr.. Ingalls, himself tried To ac. ~, 49,
sov,ee wnen 1t Was too late, and it il
oouo:im II the republican, party1no
save itself by adopting the same co
two years later.-St Iop;s Pc.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-25

If anybody had told the republic
an spell binders in IS that if a r.
publican president should be elected
there would not be enough money in
the treasury in 81 to pay maturin,
bonds, every orator of them womb
have roared a fierce denial-Louisvill.
Courier-Journal
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-03-06
Grove Bros,
HAGERSTOWN.

The largest stock we have ever
handled now loads our shelves; to
sell it we must do the largest business
we have ever done. This we expect
to accomplish by our low prices, The
lowest, mind you, on as good goods,
as are offered for sale anywhere. We
are exceptionally strong this season
on shirts, all the popular grades, at
right prices, from. an elegant shirt for
so cents, to the finest all silk shirt
We are handling this season a Negli-
gee shirt that has the collars and cuffs
starched while the bosom remains
soft, and making the garment both
comfortable and slightly. Come in
and see them.
Our line of piece goods both For
eign and Domestic are very hand
some and price as low as they can be
sold No trouble to show goods.
GROVE BROS,
Tailors and Furnishers,
Hagerstown, Md.
Orders by mail solicited.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-03-06
A Mystihed Emperor.

Many hundred years ago China was
ruled by an emperor who was looked
upon during his reign as the most re
markable man of hid time. But
though Tai Tsupg possessed n more
than ordinary mind, he had been
trained in the superstitious school OF
those days, and considered himself
the greatest OF all men, and descend
ed from IA line OF emperors OF divine
origin.
SO conceited did he finally become
that he caused il to be announced
throughout the empire that he would
give an important Office to the sub
ject who could produce any inven-
ton or object that he could not eX-
plain. SO great a reward naturally
attracted the attention Of bold ad-
venturers all over the empire. and so
many presented themselves that Ger
tain days were set apart for an er-
animation OF their claims
But one day youth having the
bearing OF person OF rank, and with
two attendants, presented himself at
the palace gates and demanded an
audience with the emperor. After
some little delay they were led be.
fore Tai Tsung, who sat upon
throne in the court garden.
II have three tests which ! wish 10
submit" said the youth. Two had
their origin in thy country, . Tai
Sung, and the other comes from my
people" Taking Il package from
one OF his attendants he placed 1t up
on the ground and displayed the
contents to the emperor. These
were simply coil Of rope, an umbrella
OF native make and a small box.
Your Imperial Majesty observes, y
said the stranger. that we are three,
surrounded by thy officers and un-
able 10 add to our numbers or to de-
plete them without thy wish. Yet
Iookr' and seizing the rope the young
man. who had thrown aside his outer
garments aud now appeared in a
suit Of cleaning silver. tossed 1t up In
the air The effort was a slight one,
vet the rope rose as IL propelled by
great force, and when above the
palace walls disappeared. A moment
later down II came. and upon IL the
emperor and his officers saw sliding
! down q human form, and before they
could recover from their astonish-
ment a young man had reached the
ground and, saluting his majesty,
handed him q square package wrap
ped in rice paper.
.Canst thou tell from whence came
this messenger asked the youth.
Perhaps he came over the palace
wall" suggested one Of the Emperor q
advisers.
Surround the wall with soldiers,
said the youth, who overheard the
remark. and these precautions being
taken, he took the east-of garment
and threw il over the newcomer, who
crouched upon the ground. Over
this was placed the large umbrella.
Then uttering an invocation the
Young man tore aside the robe-the
new conner had disappeared.
There Is some trick OF the imagin.
alton, said the emperor. Did you
all see it, turning fiercely to his fol
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-03-06
NEW VOL. 26--NO. %.

ates. Shields column was not all up.
After the encounter in Port Republic,
on the previous day, the leader ot
Shields advance, Gen. +. b. Taylor
had halted his troops about three
miles below Port Republic and placed
them in position for defense. He had
two brigades at hand-his own and
Gen. Carrolrs-and Shields with the
remainder was a DAYS march away.
"Stonewaln was confident OF winning
a victory over Shields men. and he
meant it TO be perfect one.
The attack on Shields began at
daylight on June 9 and was stoutly
resisted. Jackson was compelled TO
call no the two brigades that had
been left in front Of Fremont to hold
him in check These troops crossed
North river at Port Republic and
burned the bridge behind them, so
that the last chance of junction be-
tween the two Union columns was
DESTROYED. About the time these re
endorsements reached him on the
battlefield Jackson saw his own
"Stonewall' brigade giving way be-
fore Shields men. Though accustom-
ed 10 leave the immediate direction
of his troops TO the brigadiers, Jack
son saw that a crisis was AT hand.
and galloped forward into the ranks
Of his old command. y ringing cheer
showed the feelings OF the men for
their leader, and without halt he
dashed through the mass TO the front
shouting. The 'Stonewalr Brigade
never retreats Follow me-
The aid of the re-enforcements
brought up in the nick OF time saved
the day for the Confederates The
Union troops in front Of the stone
wall brigade, seeing the latter re-
pulsed and forced back in confusion,
could not resist the temptation To
change their tactics from the deten-
sive TO the offensive and made
counter charge. The quick rally OF
the Confederates under Jackson's
magnetic call. and an attack on
either flank by fresh troops, turned
the tide instantly, and the battle end.
ed at 10 o'clock in the defeat Of
Shields men.
From Port Republic Jackson has
tened up the valley and placed his
army within the shelter of Browns
Gap, a deep mountain pass, where II
regiment could withstand an army
with ease.
Fremont and Shields were prompt
ly ordered by the government To re
tire from the valley by taking the
back track, and Jackson rested So
curely under cover OF Browns Gap,
until he was called To Richmond
himself in the campaign before that
city which he had SO ably supported
from a distance. Only one division
Of the $4,000 Union soldiers in north.
eru Virginia, when Jackson was man
euvering there, reached Richmond to
aid Mcclellan. But Jackson got
there with his whole army To aid
Lee