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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04
A SEXUAL PERVERT.

Alice Mitchell CooIIy Relates the Brutal
Murder of Freda Ward.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, July 2S.-The ninth
days proceedings in the Alice Mitchell
insanity inquiry found the defense's
case closed.
Miss Mitchell, the defendant, was
placed upon the stand and there was a
great craning of necks by the audience
to obtain a view of her. She suffered
no embarrassment, but answered all
questions coolly and nationally. She
said she had known Freda ever since
she could remember. The defendant
told of her following Freda and of
the latter winling at her with her
right eye which signifed II love you. -
She told this coolly enough, but when
she came to following Freda down the
hill saying she wanted to see her once
more she burst into tears
Then followed most remarkable
scene, unparalleled in court annals per-
haps. This young girl, without dis
playing the slightest remorse or even
nervousness of manner, told down to
the NEST trivial detail the story of how
and why she murdered Freda Ward
She said:
Il took the razor out while going down
the hill toward the boat. When l
reached Freda 1 cut her with the razor.
As I cut her throat she tried to say some
thing. l intended to cut Freda's throat
and then mine, but her sister, 10, made
me mad by striking me with an UNI
brella, So after slashing at 10, fol-
lowed Freda and cut her again. All
wanted to do was to cut her so as to
kill. l loved her better than anyone in
the world"
She expressed desire to die, now
that Freda was no more.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04
A Modern Miracle.

ST. PETERSBURG. July 2S-A sensa-
ton has been caused among the lower
classes here by the miraculous discovery
of an image of the Virgin in the founda-
ton of the church that is beng built on
the spot where the car. Alexander IL
was murdered. 1t is said the Virgin re-
vealed the presence Of the image to an
old woman in dream The image was
conveyed to the palace of the Grand
Duchess Catherine Michaelovna. where
the court chaplain was the frst to
vcnerate it Doubters assert that
the story was concocted to quicken the
zeal of the public in behalf of the church
building fund.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04
Two Cases OF LocLjavy.

SPRINeFIELD, o., July eS.-Two cases
of lockjaw, which will in all proba bill
ity result in the horrible deaths of the
victims, are attracting the attention of
physicians here. One case is that of
John Brock, a prominent stoclSman of
South Solono. He was slightly injured
in the leg about a week ago. and at the
time thought nothing of the accident
Saturday evening his jaws became set
and it was impossible to open his mouth.
He is suffering intense pain and will
die Ten days ago William Carper, OF
Grape Grove, was shot accidentally by
his brother The wound was severe
one and lockiaw has set in.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04
THE LAST OF THEM,
a Briton and an American Disappear Il
Volcanic EruptiOn a. a Eesnlt OF Folly

a Briton and an American Disappear In q
Volcanic Eruption Result OF Folly.
CITY OF MEXICO, July 2S.-A special
to the Anglo-American says that Henry
Adams, of New Hampshire, and Dersby
Walton, an Englishman, were scorched
to death in an attempt to reach the
crater of volcano near Colima-
The two men had dispute
as to the pluck OF English
men and Americans, each claiming
superiority for his couutrynen, and it
was agreed that he who should succeed
in first planting the flag of his. country
at the edge of the crater, should be
held to have made good his claims The
next day they started and when they
reached the top an explosion was heard
and that was the last of them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04
a MATRIMONIAL CLOCK.
The Ingenious Invention of an Over
Daughfered Father.

The Ingenious Invention OF an Over
Daughtered Father.
Many man fails to act simply be-
cause nothing suggests the right thing
at the right time. Alonzo Stubs
was poor but worthy man with seven
grown-up daughters He tried to dress
them well, but despite the fact that they
made over their dresses and retrimmed
their hats he felt that he could, with
out any special sacrifice on his part.
spare q few of them as wives for
promising but seemingly hesitating
young men. One time Alonzo saw an
advertising clock that presented a new
placard to the observer every five min
utes- 1t struck Alonzo with forcefu1
suggestiveness. He bought one and on
the next Sunday evening had it placed
against the par1or wall opposite to the
place where the sofa stood. Reginald
was just seating himself beside Roxana
when tiny bell rang and the following
flashed into view:
Let those love now who never loved before.
And those who always loved now love the more.
The young people laughed at the
happy arrangement which the father
mind had devised, and drew nearer to-
gether. Presently the bell rang again
and Gas Bills are Getting Higher" met
their gaze. They tried to laugh again,
but it was almost a failure. However,
they looked into each others eyes with
a seriousness they had never exhibited
before. The next placard pleased them
much more. It read as follows:
A sorrow shared is half trouble,
But a JOY that's shared is JOY made double
Here the bashful young man took her
| hand in his, something he had often
| wished to do, but until then had never
mustered up sufficient courage to under
! take. . The next motto that came into
view was less poetic, but more to the
| point: Long Courtships Cost Money
| and are Great Waste of Time" Had
some one been listening at the door a
moment later he would have heard
a noise that sounded very much like the
parting of something clinging. II
might have been a kiss Again the bell
rang, and the following appeared:
| Let us then be up and doing
| With a heart for any fate;
| Let's have done with endless wooing
! And propose or emigrate
In five minutes more the pledge had
been made and Roxana led her accepted
lover from the room to make way TO,
her next younger sister and her beau.
At the end of two weeks the sever
daughters were all engaged Mr.
Stubs told his secret to a neighbo,
with number of girls, to whom he solo
the clock for four dollars more than il
cost him. And the man whose face once
wore a ultra marine expression nov
goes whistling to and from his work
Nixon Waterman, in Chicago Times.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04
ANARCHISTS SENTENCED.
The Four Convicts Howl For Anarchy
They Depart.

The Four Convicts Howl For Anarchy as
They Depart.
PARIS, July 29.-The trial at Versail-
les of the four anarchists, Faugoux,
Challeret, Drouet and Etievant, who
were under indictment for stealing a
quantity of dynamite which was used
in the explosion on last May day, was
ended to-day by the conviction of the
prisoners. Faugoux was sentenced &c
twenty years imprisonment at hard
labor. Challeret to twelve years:
Drouet to six and Etievant
to five After the sentence had
been pronounced and the prisoners were
being taken from the court room &c
their cells they shouted "Vive Pan
archie" Their cries were responded &c
by the crowd which had gathered out
side of the court room to catch glimpse
of the prisoners by shouts of Drown
them,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04
Gen. stevenson An Cb,caro

CHIcAeo, July es--Gen. Adlai E. Stew
enson, accompanied by Mrs. Stevenson.
arrived In this city last evening from
Bloomington and registered at the Palm
er house, where they will remain for a
couple OF days. The general presented
that freshness OF appearance which
follows needed rest. Since his return
from the east he has had a herculean
task in getting rid of the pile of CORE
spondence which accumulated during
his absence He says ne intends re-
manning at home for some time to come
and has not made any engagements of
. political nature.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04
at.nasnhe-ic Erenk.

ing OF May s, Joseph Dayton, while
retiring 10 his dwelling from the farm
yard was struck by lightning. which
deprived him CT speech Yesterday
afternoon he was proceeding to this
CITY on wagonioad of oats and was
overcome by the heat His brother was
Obliged to remove him to the dwelling
Of Mr.. Everhart five miles southwest
of Denison- Dayton slept very well
during the night This morning his
speech was restored aud he was able to
converse for the first time since he waS
pE,ostra ted.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04
NEW LANDS OPENED.
Mild Excitement In California Over Ne
Homestead Lands.

Mild Excitement In California Over New
Homestead Lands.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 29.-Seven hun
dred and fifty thousand acres of land
in San Bonita and Monterey counties
which, according to the act of congress.
of Septem Der 90, 1890, reverts to the
government by reason of the failure of
the Southern Pacific railroad to COM
plete certain portion of its line within
the specified time, was thrown open to
settlement yesterday under the home
stead act.
HOLSTER is crowded with land seek
ers who have not yet taken selections.
The old timers are affected very little
by the opening of the new lands, but
new corners are nervous and excited.
There has been no violence outside of a
few fights A few hardy women are
here to take up claims, and will prob
ably secure lands.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04
nssGooa posit,ns.

HARRISON GOES TO THE MOUNTAINS. So
do thousands of our Western people, who
find a most delightful vacation amid their
granite peaks, their wild gorges, their
primeval forests, their silvery lakes and
sparkling cascades
CLEyEIAND GOES TO THE SEASIDE So do
thousands of our " estern people, who revel
in the salt air and the briny baths, In the
sandy beaches and rock-bound coast, in the
fishing and the sailing and other ch arms OF
the rolling sea-
They first send to o. W. Ruggles, G. p. 6
r Agt. Chicago, for the Aiehi9an Central,
beautiful bird's-eye map Summer Tourist
Folder and then buy their tickets to the St
Lawrence, the Adirondacks, the White
mountains, the New England coast, OF
wherever their chosen resort may be. by
the Michigan Central, 'sThe Niagara Falls
Route"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04
conspirators Put to Death.

SOFIA, July 2S.-The four conspir-
ators, Milaroff. Popoff. Gorgieff and
Caraguloff, recently tried by court
martial on charges of being impli-
Gated in plot against the lives of
Prince Ferdinand, of Bulgaria and his
prime minister, Mr.. Tambuloff were
put to dea tn in this city at 9 o'clock this
morning. A number OF other persons,
who were tried with the four men. have
been sentenced to terms of imprison-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04
Atlantic Record Again Brokea.

NEW YORK, July 2S-The Inman line
steamship. City OF Paris. which sailed
from Liverpool July 20. and Queens
town July 81. for New York. arrived
here early this morning, beating the
record for 4 western trip across the At
lantic. The time of her passage across
the ocean was five days, fifteen hours
and fiftv-eight minutes.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04
Thfeyfne Conductors.

PORTLAND. Ore. July 29.-Forty con
ductors on the Metropolitan and Multi.
nomah electric street car lines were ar
rested this afternoon for knocking
down" fares 6. B. Marble, president
Of both companies, said they had been
losing on an average of 500 to 5000 pei
month
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04
cattle on the sfrin.

GUTHRIE, Ok, July ga revenue
collector of the Cherokee nation, who
has just returned from the Cherokee
strip, says there are now about 16O. O9o
cattle. 20. 600 horses and 1900 sheep on
the strip and that the soldiers have
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04
A Cool Caller.

Miss Dukkets-Did you tell Mr.. Get
there / was not in?
Bridget did, mum
Miss Dukkets-What did he say?
Bridget-He said: well, tell her to
come down as soon as she is in He's
in the parlOr-Puck
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04
Mississippi Flood sufferers.

WASHINGTON, July a9.-The house APP
preparations committee has resolved to
report joint resolution appropriating
$50 600 for the relief of the Mississippi
flood sufferers, most of the money to be
disbursed in Louisiana under the direc-
tions of the governor and the secretary
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04
Six Persons Drowned.

WHARTON, Ont. July 29-Niue per-
sons, four ladies, one little girl. three
white men and one Indian. left Cape
Croker yesterday in sailboat for this
place. When within ten minutes sail
of here squall struck the boat and al
but three men were drowned
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04
BOILER ExPLOSIONs.

Fearful Boiler Explosion in q NIichIg an
shin gle Min-Chemical " orks Explode.
GAYLORD, Mich, July ga frightful
accident occurred at Bagley on the
Smiths single mill, which had been
built about ninety days, was blown to
atoms at 7:30 yesterday morning by the
explosion of the boiler, and the follow
ing men killed:
John Thompson, jointer of Deerfeld,
Mich, leaves family of Eve.
Irwin Hutchins, bolter, brother-in-
law of one of the proprietors, leaves a
family Of three.
Leon Skinner, packer, married, of
Lapeer county.
Andrew Swedock, single.
Swedock Fowst, fireman, had one
arm and leg blown completely from
his body. and the others We're horribly
mangled.
Tom Small, a packer. living in Gay
lord, was injured internally and will
die.
Frank Davis, sawyer, was badly hurt
over the eye.
At the time of the explosion the mill
was in charge of the foreman, E. G.
Berry, who was acting as engineer. He
can assign no cause for the accident
CHEMICAL WORKS EXPLODE.
ORANGE, n. J., July 29.-The Crane
chemical works at Springfield blew up
at o'clock last night and several build
ings which composed the plant were
shattered A number of houses in the
vicinity were blown to atoms and sew
eral persons slightly injured One man
, is missing. The shock was tremendous,
the vibrations being plainly felt in this
city, which is four miles from the scene
of the explosion The explosion shook
! building after building to pieces
Houses in which some of the employees
lived succumbed to the conclusion and
fell upon the inmates Hardly had the
noise of the explosion died away when
the wreck caught fire anc was burned
| to ashes
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04
Put Not Your Faith In Princes,

But rely implicitly upon the power to cure
of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, the third of
a century old remedy for malaria, dyspep-
STA, debility, constipation, liver and kidney
inactivity, rheumatism and nervousness
To make you eat, sleep and digest well this
is the tonic. The delicate, the aged and con-
valescent use it with advantage. A wine
glassfuI thrice day.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04
III. Clay Kings case

NASHVILLE, Tenn, July 2e.-In the
chambers here to-day Judge jackson
overruled petition for habeas corpus
made By the attorneys of Il Clay King.
the condemned murder of David II.
PoSfon
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04
Refreshing Rains

KANSAS CITY, No, July 29.-Dis-
patches received this morning state
that rain fell last night and this morn
ing in every part of Kansas and Ne
braska. and it was raining this morn
ing in Missouri. A dispatch from To-
peka states that at the agricultural
department the statement was made
that the rain was exactly OF
the kind needed. The corn in
the extreme western sections had
been only slightly injured by the hot
weather. but in the sections of the state
where damage was done. only a very
small per cent. of the corn crop Is
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04

A NJ PRIEST, Druggist, Shelbyville, Ind &,
SAYS: Halls Catarrh Cure gives the best
of satisfaction Can get plenty OF testi-
monials, as it cures every one who takes
it," Druggists sell 1T, 75c.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04
Mr.. Brec.inridre Reno,nInated.

LITTLE Rock. Ark. July oS.-The
democratic congressional convention
for the Second district met at Malvern
and renominsted Hon. c. f. Breckin-
ridge
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04

SHE-"Why do you cali me your pet pas
try!'" He-'sBecause you're little 5eri
occasionally. IN. Y. Journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04
The Only One Ever Printed-Can You Find
Wordo

There Is a 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 DIR. Harter Medicine Co. This
house places a Crescent on everything
they make and publish Look for it. send
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, 1892-08-04

MERCURY had wings on his heels. He
Leader.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04

NURSING Mothers are greatly benefited BY
using the American Brewing Co.'S "a B.
c. Bohemian Bottled Beer" of st. Louis
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04

s'HARD lines" said Mr.. Flunker, when he
couldn't translate q passage in Homer
Yale Record.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04

PARKER says that If tree is known by
its fruit, the maple must be entirely I'M
known, because fs has no fruit-Harper's
Bazaar
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04

THE principal causes of sick headache, bill
iousness and colfchills are found in the stom.
ach and liver Cured by Beecham's Pills
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04
Avn Important Differences.

To make it apparent to thousands, who
think themselves i'll, that they are not af-
fected with any disease, but that the system
home to their hearts, as costive condition
is easily cured byusing Syrup of Figs Man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04

81 AN losing flesh," said the butcher as
the dog stole sirloin steak.-W ashingto
Star.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04

No, Ny dear girl. a catboat is not neces-
sarily made of pussy willow--Boston
Transcript
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04

THE RAMS Horn is published at Indian
apolis, Indiana, at 81 so per year
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04
German
Syrup

Just a bad cold, and a hacking
cough. We all suffer that way some
times. How TO get rid OF them Is
the study. Listen am Ranch
man and Stock Raiser. Ny life Is
rough and exposed I meet all
weathers in the Colorado mountains.
sometimes take colds. Often they
are severe. 1 have used German
Syrup five years for these. A few
doses will cure them at any stage.
The last one I had was stopped IN
81 hours. It Is infallible. James
a. Lee, Jefferson Col. Q
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04
MARKET REPORTS.

THE carriage-making industry has turned
out lots of good felloes in its time.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04

SEA air roughens the skin. Use Glenn:
SulphureSoa
HIPS Hair and Whisl1er Dye, so cents.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04

promotes an abundant secretion Of nourish-
ment on the part of the mother It Is an in
yigorating tonic made especially for women,
perfectly harmless IN any condition OF the
female system, as it regulates and promotes
an the natural functions and never conflicts
with them
The s. Prescription builds up, strengthens,
and cures In all the chronic weaknesses and
disorders that afiiict women, II Is guarantee
to benefit or cure, or the money Is refunded
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04

MANY men fatigue themselves not so
much by work as by fastening to catch up
with lost time.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04

HEALTH TID-BITs save weak, nervous men
81 trial loo. hideChemical Co. .Cincinnati,(
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04

An argument results from the collision of
two trains Of thought-W ashington Star.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04

IT takes a big man to hold large audi
ence.-Boston Transcript.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04

For every case of Catarrh which they car
nos cure, the proprietors OF Dr.. Sage's CA
you're cured by its mild, soothing, clears
ing, and healing properties, OF you're PAID.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04

Has his ups and downs-the balloonist-
Truth.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-04

WIEN WRITING To ADVERTISERS PLEASE
paper.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-10-13
M'klNlEYlSM.
What IL u~s Really Done for the Amcri-
Farmer.

can farfner.
II America could sell to Europe as
much grain aud -four during the coming
year as she has sold during the last year,
the immediate future would be bright
enough for this country. But this is not
to oe hoped for. From now ON il Is n
certainty that our exports 10 Europe will
decline. Even during the last twelve
months Europe has not been good GUS
TONER of America except as she has been
driven 10 IL by crop failure and famine.
Her purchases from us, with the excep-
ton of grain and breadstuffs, have de-
clined, and IL good crops relieve her this
year from the necessity OF buying SO
largely Of our breadstuffs, it is morally
certain that the volume Of her purchases
from us will materially decrease.
The cause is plain. Ii is Mckinley
ism. The same McKinleyism which il
forcing Europe TO seek other outlets for
her manufactured goods il leading her
to seek other markets in which TO pur-
chase those things she needs. A coun-
try viii trade with those nations that
trade with her, and America is already
beginning to feel in the reduction OF her
exports TO Europe tho truth Of this rule
For season Europe has been forced TO
buy our grain by reason Of crop failures
and famine TO nu unusually large ex.
tent. IL it were not for McKinleyism
she would have paid us for our grain
largely in manufactured articles.
Major Mckinley boasted that she
would be forced 10 pay in money, but
statistics show that since the MCKINLEY
bill passed we have sent moro money TO
Europe than Europe has sent TO us
Europe declines TO be forced TO pay
money. The interruption OF trade hv
Mckinleyism has resulted in the with
drawal Cf millions OF dollars OF credit
Many great European institutions which
kept heavy balances Of money on this
side OF the water for the purpose Of
made and financial operations have
called those balances home. Many mil
lions of dollars in American securities
held abroad have been sent back to thi.,
country in exchange for gold.
In other words, Europe il collecting
many OF tho debts which America owes
her, just as u banker will require a mer.
chant TO pay notes If he takes his do
posits away from the bank.
One good crop in Europe, ono year
during which Europe will be able to get
along with less Of our grain and flour,
will show III "A clearer light the destruc-
tive effects Of McKinleyism upon tho
United States. II viii show how much
that ism has done TO estrange the
great customer for the surplus products
OF American farms. Omaha World
Herald