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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-11-10
DANGERS OF CYCLING.
A Recreation That Has Its Accidents and
May Run to Excess.

A Recreation That Has Its Accidents and
May Run to Excess.
For the sake of cycling and of cyclists
we wish it were the fact that our
knowledge were not practical Unfor-
tunately it is founded on nothing but
the practical. We know what cycling
means in its outside working, but this
is little compared with what we pro-
fessionaIly. know of it from those suffer
ers from the practice who do not tell
always their most intimate friends the
whole story of their cycling experience.
Men who enter on cycling exercises find
fer a short time that it seems to give
tEem new kind of life They have
been confined to the counting house,
the place of business, or the study: they
have, SO to say, grown old in their pur-
suits, and parts of their nervous and
muscular system are wearied with the
monotony. This new exercise comes to
them and all is changed They dis
cover, without understanding the rea-
son, that they have muscular and ner-
vous powers which have hitherto been
concealed They can cover as much
ground in week on the machine as they
could previously cover in a year by their
own muscular powers Their eyes fall on
new pastures. aud their intellectis awak-
ened to lessons read without books, of
which they have hitherto had no knowl-
edge except at second hand, and then
imperfectly. In addition, by reason of
their fresh acquisition. they are brought
into a new social life; they meet asso-
ciates to them entirely new, some
younger, some older than themselves,
but all full of cycling;" they learn
from these new comrades the names
and works of great riders-of one who
has broken his own record by SO many
seconds in race of over 400 miles in
twenty-four hours; OF another, perhaps
a lady, who has ridden $50 miles be-
tween sunrise and sunset These per-
sons they find exalted into heroes and
heroines of the wheel. and there is en-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-11-10
DRYING RUBBER BOOTS.

Plan That Has the Merit of Being
Quickly Accomplished.
Rubber boots which have become
wet inside, either from exposure or
perspiration are dangerous to wear I'M
til dried out, and this is often a difficult
task; many wear cork soles which can
be taken out and dried. others fill their
boots with hot oats alright, and others
shake hot gravel in them to dry them
out but all these plans are only partly
successful.
The illustration presents another
plan which has the merit of being
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-11-10
Met WIN Bad Weather.

NEW YORK, Nov. 3.-The steamship
Marchioness, ten days overdue from
Port OF Spain, whence she sailed 0cto-
Der Is, has arrived at this port She
had been delayed by tempestuous
weather. Capt Hall reports that his
ship encountered succession of severe
southwest gales, during which she lost
all her sails, her ventilators were badly
damaged and two sailors were seriously
injured Her cargo shifted and she
came into port with a decided list TO
starboard. Capt Hall told reporter
that in a hurricane which swept over
Port OF Spain while his ship lay in the
roads there ten lighters were sunk
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-11-10

drinking little for the first time since
his arrival. Then in confidential
tone he said:
General, / was at one time a re-
porter on the Boston Globe, and made
goodmoney. So you see Pm not such
tramp after all But that's all right,
general, I'll be ready to go with you
after I've had two or three nips of this,
and he pulled out small whisky
flask.
''He started off, and 1 watched him
going down the road toward the bridge.
Every little distance he would stop to
talk with one of his acquaintance.
and of course a farewell drink would
follow. Long after he had disappeared
l stood thinking of the man-not of hi
nome ntary weakness-but of his true
nature.
AN hour and half later two of my
men came in and told me that Jim had
met with an accident. quickly fol
lowed them up to the bridge, and,
pushing through a small crowd on the
sidetrack there. saw Jim lying uncon-
scious with both legs cut off above the
knees. He had fallen asleep under a
train of freight cars, which had been
switched off the side track without
warning. We gathered the poor fellow
up and took him to the hospital on the
hill, where five of US did all we could to
make him comfortable and ease his
pain. That night we all remained at
his bedside.
Toward morning he grew more
quiet and finally opened his eyes He
CROPPED for my hand. and when he held
it the tears began to flow in little
streams down his pale cheeks.
General he murmured, Il meant
well. / tried to do what was right.
You-you don't think too bad of me,
do you general9 My poor-poor'-
1.-The first ray of sunshine flashed
through the window and found rest
ing place on Jim's bed. With the going
of the night his soul had fled"
For moment the general paused.
Those about him moved slightly, but
did not look into the face of the
speaker.
''Of all the funerals in Johnstown,'
he continued, ''Jim's was the incest and
best His casket was strewn with
flowers, and one of the saddest mo-
ments of my life came upon me when
they threw the first spadeful of earth
on Jim's coffin
''Above the lowly little mound, lying
apart from all the others, we erected a
little monument = heavy piece OF
hickory board painted white-and upon
it was inscribed in plain black letters:
Only JIM"
| The general lit q fresh cigar. The
others silently followed his example.
That's an awfully pretty story,
| said the man on the end of the settee.
Harry B. Wilson, in n. Y. Recorder.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-11-10
Indoor Gowns.

Lace garniture viii continue to be
very popular for indoor gowns, in the
shape OF tiny fgaros and broad collars A
charming garment, which is in the nature
OF tea or reception gown, is in yellow
satin. front and sleeves of white crepe,
ano ribbon ruching to correspond with
the satin The skirt in front is edged
with a double hounce OF point d'esprit
tulle, and the fiounce is set off with a
deep collar of cream lace.-N. Y. Sun
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-11-10
SIMPLE CORN GUTTER.
Hints That May Prove Useful to Man
Inexperienced Farmers.

Hints That May Prove CsefuI to Many
Inexperienced Farmers.
Although this article may be some
what late to be of use to all who might
wish to follow the suggestions offered,
it may not be too late to assist some
farmers who have not yet cut their
corn. The first suggestion is that Of
an improved corn cutter, for more
readily and easily gathering down or
leaning corn. It is made of an ordina-
ry heavy back cutter, such as are sold
at hardware stores. The cut will ex-
plain how it is made, the dotted liu es
showing the cutter before treatment,
the solid lines after treatment. The
corner of the blade should be cut oat
with cold chisel, and care should be
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-11-10

quickly accomplished, effective and
new. A lamp is set on the floor, the
boot is tied to the back of a chair, low
enough so that the chimney extends
well up into the boot leg, the lamp is
lighted and turned up. The hot air
goes just where it is needed and dries
the boot.-American Agriculturist.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-11-10
nurine the Rush.

'.Are you through with that cake Of
soap, STRIP said the timid man in the
hotel wash-room as he reached for the
soap-dish-
Hold on. there" said the gentleman
he had addressed there are fourteen
men ahead of you for that soap Wait
your turn NextI'-Chicago News Rec
ord
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-11-10

Different Views-Carleton-
you think Miss Vim is q fine grip
Montauk-'From the good time stand
point, yes; but from the practical.
matrimonial. housekeeping. piemaking
point of view, no Brooklyn Eagle
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-11-10
apother Mexican to BE shot

CITY OF MEXICO, Nov. S.-The SUI
preme military council has confirmed
the death sentence passed upon Col
Nievez Hernandez, who IS charged with
treason IN failing to capture Cara, The
reyolutionist Col Hernandez Eas APP
pealed from this decision
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-11-10
Acknowledgement Miller May Retire.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Nov 3-Attor-
ney-General Miller viii retire from the
cabinet soon after the election, whether
Mr. Harrison is reelected or not He
has formed law partnership in this
atty. his former homa
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-11-10

Miss Parvenu, pointing out in the
Vatican gallery the most famous stat
ues: There's the dying Gladiolus and
Apollo with the beveled car.n-Union
Signal
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-11-10

WITH the average farmer, at least,
there is little danger OF getting the
ewes too fat.-American Grange Bulle-
tin.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-11-10

STACKING the hay saves room In the
barn, but generally reduces the value
of the hay by exposure
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-11-10
THE JOHNSTOWN TRAMP.
Gen. Hastings Tells the Story Of a
Faithful Assistant.

J was q tall,
h e a v ily-built
man with Il
massive frame
CT nearly six
feet and a half,
excellently pro-
p o + toned; a
firm, d e C isive
step, yet with
al a graceful
carriage, and a
h a n d S o m e,
bronZed face,
set off by a long
s a n dy mus
t a C h e a n d
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-11-10

IT is more important to have the
sheep quarters dry than warm.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-11-10

taken when heating the horn not to
heat the blade SO as to draw the tenn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-08
FR8B SILVER WINS
Consideration of the Bill
 Fixed for March 22.
F1L1BUsTER1NG MOST ALL DAY
The Vote On Congressman Bland 5 >BiI
 Was l89 Yeas, 85 Nays.

The Result Was Reached Only After Fou
 Hours of Roll CalIs-The Most Exeitin.
 Day of the session-The Invalid Pension Appropriation Bill Passed-Senate Com
 niittee on Post Offices and Post Road.
 Report Bill.
 WASHINGTON, March 8. - When tn, House assembled yesterday, Mir Catch ings moved, before the reading of tn, Journal, that the report from the Com. mittee on Rules for the consideration of the Silver bill on March g, be taken up which motion the Chair held to be in order To this. MT. Tracey (New York; strenuously objected, saying it was an unparalleled decision of the Speaker, that the House should proceed to busi- ness without first approving the Journal. He appealed from the decision of the Chair, and after 8 long wrangIe and parliamentary sarcasm between the Speaker, Mir. Reed, of Maine, and MT, Tracey, the appeal was laid on the table by a yea and nay vote of 2O2 to 70.
 The anti-silver men, headed by MT. Williams of Massachusetts and Tracey, consumed most of the day in filibuster- ing against the motion to adopt the re- Ftt "no NOHhlUGee, ana CRe nnal vote did not occur until o'clock, when the resolution was passed-199 to 85- many Eastern Republicans voting with the Democratic silver advocates.
 The Invalid Pension Appropriation bill was then passed, and the House ad- journed.
 In the Senate a bill was reported from the Committee on Postof1ces and Post Roads, to extend the free delivery system to towns of 5, 900 inhabitants. Mr Saw yer,. Chairman of that Committee, intro duced postal telegraph bill. The rest of the session was taken up by MT. Calls personal explanation in regard to the in. huences brought to bear upon the Flor ida Legislature to prevent his re-elec. tion, and discussion of the Pure Food hill
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-08
Judgment Against Gen. nut,sr.

BOSTON, Mass, March S-Judgmen nt for over $16,0O0 has been awarded the Prescott National Bank of Lowell in it's suit against General Benjamin F. Butler, tried in the Superior Court by Judge Braley. The suit was brought against the General as endorser for note for $12, 300, dated Juno 13, 1986, and made by A. s. Woodworth and Harry H. Hale, payable ill four months to General But Ter. The note went to protest when due and the General set up thu defence that the bank had no title, not having dis counted it directly, but through F. R. F. Moseley & Co.,, brokers and, further, that it was made on Sunday, and was consequently void.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-08
SHE LOST NO TIME
Baroness De Stuers is Now
 Mrs. ZboroWski.
DIVORCED IN SOUTH DAKOTA.
She Married Again As Soon As the De
 gree Was Granted

Claims De stuers Was Planning to Pu
 the Custody of Her Daughter Now in .
 Paris COnvent-Zb0row: Xxi is Q We'll Known Character in New York And 1 Very Wealthy.
 SIOUX FALLS, s. D., March s.-Jude Aikens mailed to the clerk of Court O this county Saturday night a decree ol divorce in favor of Mime. De Stuers, wifi of the Minister Plenipotentiary for tn, Netherlands at Paris. The decree wal regularly filed yesterday.
 A license was issued yesterday by the same clerk granting permission to Wm. Elliott Morris Zborowski and Mrs. Mar. garet De Steurs to marry. At II o'clock Rev J. A. Crusan, pastor of the First Congregational Church of this city, performed the marriage ceremony.
 Mrs. Zborowski is granddaughter of William B. Astor, and a cousin of John Jacob Astor, and is well-known in New York society cirles. About eight months ago she went to Sioux Falls, 8. Dak., and after securing legal residence in that State began 8 suit for divorce. In his answer to the suit Chevalier De Stuers alleged infidelity on the part of his wife and named a certain William Elliot as correspondent. Later he amend ed his answer and declared that Elliot Zborowski, of New York, was the Will liam Elliot referred to in his complaint and that his wife and Zborowski had travelled through various countries dur ing the past two years under the names ofbMr. and Mrs. William Elliot.
 Zborowski became acquainted with Mime. De StuerS at Newport several years ago. His attentions to her in New port and afterwards in New York at- tracted attention among society people. Unti Chevalier De Stuers amended his answer and charged Zborowski with be- ing the correspondent 1t was rot known in this city who the mysterious William Elliott was. Zoborowski's absence from New York and his alleged presence in Sioux Falls gave rise to the belief that William Elliott and ZborowsKi were tde same person.
 Elliott Zborowsk is 8 well-known character in New York, and has figured in many daring escapades. Through in- heritance he became very wealthy, and he has increased his wealth by shrewd business ability. One of his fortunate investments was in uptown real estate, notably in the Broadway Theatre property. At Newport Zborowski was well known and, with several others be- longing to his set, he Introduced polo there He was an excellent horsemen. and devoted much of his time to riding and driving.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-08
BrOOELgI7e Briefs.

p. J. MahaneY is making sewer con nections with his new block on Banl street.
 The Rev Father Duggan will preacl the sermon at the regular lenten devo tions in Bristol this evening.
 The funeral of Michael J. FitzRer. aid will take place tomorrow morning at S:SO from St Patrick's church.
 .-J. J. Donahue,' the popular young clerk in P. J. Bossidy's drug store, has resigned his position and will pursue a course of studies at the college of phar- macy in New York city commencing next week. A high mass of requiem was cele- brated this morning at St Patrick's church by Rev Father Duggan for the late Martin Hellmann. The entire fam fly assisted with many relatives and friends of the deceased. One sentence in Father Duggan's discourse at the funeral service yesterday is being often repeated to-day "He received with one hand and dispensed with the other almost as rapidly, and this not when he had acquired a competence but during his whole career"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-08
SARATOGA EXCITED.
Police Commissioners Charged Wit Black
 mailing Gamblers.


 SARATOGA, N. F., March s.-This vii. lage has been thrown into a high state of excitement by the publication of au affidavit in the daily "Saratogian, '' sworn to by John Webb, a member of the Board of Polic Commissioners
 Rumors have been in circulation for several days to the effect that members of the Board of Police Commissioners had levied blackmail to the extent of nearly $1O, OOO on the Saratoga Club House and other gambling places last summer
 Webb's affidavit recites that Albert Spencer, proprietor of the Saratoga Club House and late proprietor of the race track, confessed to him in an interview had in New York last Friday that R. F. Knapp, a prominent real estate dealer and politician, and William H. Gailor, hveryman, both members of the Police Board. had called on him (Spencer) last summer and demanded $3,O00. This Spencer paid.
 Spencer also told Webb, the affidavit recites, that the proprietors of another gambling house in Saratoga Springs had admitted to him (Spencer) that they had paid $1 300 to the Board of Police Com mlss1oners to secure immunity from po- lice interference last summer
 Village President Lohnas, who ap. pointed both Knapp and Gailor to the Police Board, said last night that he would call special meeting of the Board of Trustees to investigate the charges
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-08
Rev. Noah Porter,s Funeral.

NEW HAVEN. Conn.,, March 9.-The funeral services over the7hte Rev. Noah Porter, ex-President ofzYale College. were held in this city yesterday. After . private service at his late residence, Mir. Porter's body was taken to the college chapel where services were con- ducted by President Dwight. There was a large attendance. 1.-The pallbearers were ex-United States Minister Edwin J. Phelps, ex-Gov. Ingersol and Professors George T, Ladd, H. E. Newton, G. E.. Day, J. M. Hoppin, George J. Brush, and Henry W. Farnum. The body was in- tered in the Grove street Cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-08
Sterling Steel Prnisot,Iss.

PrTTsBURo, March s.-The Sterling Steel Company, whose plant is near Mo keesport, is expending $65, 900 on addi- tional shops. In the new shops steel projectiles will be made for the United States Government. The Sterling pro cess was invented by Americans and the McKeesport is the only one in the country making projectiles.by native method. Projectiles of all sorts are made to it cannon of the latest make. Strangely enough the projectiles are made within 8 gunshot of Carnegie, Pbipps & Company's works at Home stead, where armor plate intended to re- sist any plate iE manufactured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-08
WASHINGTON MURDERER.
The Dead Artist Had Many Friends fl
 Lynn, Mass.

Lynn, Mass.
 LYNN, Mass, March 8. -Fernleigh L. Montague, the English artist who shot himself and wife at Washington Sunday was resident of Lynn during the three years proceeding the great fire of 1889. He had many friends and patrons here and both moved in the most fashionable circles of society. They came here from Melbourne, Australia in, 1886, Mrs Mon tague being the daughter of prominent government officer in that country.
 MT. Montague was born, reared and edu- cated in London, and on being appren- ttced to barrister, ran away to Ameri- ca Shortly after a decom posed body was found floating in the Thames and buried as his. Twelve years after he learned that legacies that should have come into his possession by right of de- scent had passed to distant relatives He was looked upon as dead and failed to prove his identity in the courts. Since then his life has been a continual strug- gle for existence. He was an able artist and musician.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-08
Lines Written on the Death of Martin Hellmann.

Lines Written the Death of Martin Gone is the form of him we loved sc
 we'll,
 Gone, we hope, to heaven evermore to
 dwell;
 Passed OCT the bounds of that eternal
 shore,
 Where anguish, grief, or pain; can never
 reach him more. Stilled is the beat of that kind and
 loving heart, Which ever in our welfare and sorrows
 took it's part; Flushed is that voice, ever gentle, sweet Which comfort always spoke to us in . sadness or in woe. Cold is that hand which at many a try
 ing time, Gave dollars by the hundred to make
 our church sublime; Closed are those eyes ne'er again to look On us, who knew and prized his worth
 in this sad world of strife. Gone and left void behind, that never filled can be, By anyone so generous, and noble as
 was he; Sorely shall we miss him, and bitterly
 we rue The sad, untimely death of one so good, so pure, so true.
 Waterbury M.ro, Q ,oo0 T. M' H.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-08
SEES STRANGE FACES.
A Fellow Patient Assaulted by Dr.
 ScuddeP.

Scudder.
 CHICAGO, March s.-Dr. Henry Nj. Scud- der accused of the murder of his mother in-law, still hears mysterious voices and sees strange faces peering in at his win dow in the detention hospital. At least, he still says he does, and Dr. Noble, the county physician, seems inclined to be- neve him.
 During the night, as Dr. Scudder was walking up and down the corridar in front of his cell, he suddenly gave a shriek, seized chair, and exclaiming, " so you are in league with my wife, are youP he struck with terrific force a harmless patient whose cell opened in the same corridor, and who was also talk ing Q walk.
 Scudder was disarmed by attendants and thrust into his cell, where he was manacled and the door securely locked. He was terribly excited and kept repeat ing: "1t had to be done" The other patients wound, while bad one, was nob serious
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-08
Law and Order Agent Arrested.

PITTsBURe, March 8.-Robert Mcclure, agent of the Law and Order Society, has been arrested charged with perjury. The information was made before Alder man Reilly by James w. Scott, 8 news dealer on the South Side. Scott was re- gently arrested and fined at the instance of Mcclure, who testified that he had personally purchased paper from Scott on the Sabbath day. Scott has numer- ous witnesses to prove the contrary The penalty for perjury in Pennsylvania is very severe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-08
survivinR Sioux scouts.

ST. PAUL, Minn., March S.-S. H. FL rod, United States Disburser, will com mence, in St. Paul, to pay off the claims os the surviving Sioux scouts and the descendants of the deceased who served in the Indian wars of the early sixties. MT. Elrod has on his list the names of 138 original scouts and soldiers, but about two-thirds of these are dead, and in these instances the funds will be p aid to their descendants.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-08
Initiates Our vestibule Trains.

LONDON, March S-The Great Western corridor express for Oxford, an imitation of the vestibuled trains of American roads, left London for the first time yes terday afternoon. The eoupes are joined by . closed passaYeway along one side. On the train are lavatories, a library, smoking parlor, etc. The train is heated by steam, and will make much of the trip at 60 miles an hour.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-08
Berry the Hanrmaa ResIrns.

LONDON, March s.-Berry, the public executioner, has resigned, owing to a re- cent order authorizing medical officers of prisons to decide the length of drop. Berry, who has hanged 200 criminals, say that he will this week begin a lec- tour in England on Capital Punish ment in America"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-03-08
nIcInerx ia Not Insnns.

ROCHESTER, N r., March 6.-Express Messenger McInery is not insane as was reported. The report probably arose from the fact that he is delirous and heavy doses of opiates are required to keep him quiet. The physicians regard should die the crime of murder will be added to the many other charges already hanging over train robber Oliver O. Perry's head