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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-05-05
OPINIONS AND POINTERS.

--Alger's Barrel is on tap in Mich
igan making a home industry which has
plenty of protection in it.-St. Louis
Republic.
IF the republican party doesn't
see what it wants at Minneapolis, it
will be obliged to take B. Harrison
st. Paul Globe
in their more prosperous days
our republican friends would have been
ashamed to crow themselves hoarse
over victory in Rhode Island.-Buf-
falo Courier
Mr.. Harrison had the goodness to
sign the Vermont maple sugar bounty
bill, yet Vermont's delegation goes to
Minneapolis uninstructed. = Louisville
Courier Journal.
The president has discovered that
Quay is not a fit man to associate with,
but this discovery follows the knowl-
edge that Quay is opposed to his renom-
ination.-St. Louis Post Dispatch.
-Blaine's boom keeps bobbing up
serenely because shrewd republican
leaders realize that only the plumed
knight could run good second to Cleve-
land. Harrison could never get inside
the distance stand. = Detroit Free
Press.
Gen. Raum's counsel does not
want any of Gen. Raum's private affairs
to be discussed before the investigating
committee. 1t is hard to tell where
Gen Raum's private affairs left off and
the nations affairs began.-Bufalo Elk
press (rep.).
The Oklahoma delegate to the
Minneapolis convention will be q full
blooded Indian, who is lineal descend
ant Of Tecumseh, the Indian chief who
was defeated by William Henry Har-
riSon. It will be a dramatic event
when my grandfather's paint and
feathers raises a war whOop for my
grandfather's hat--Memphis Appeal
Avalanche.
--Republican state mentions are
indol sing the administration with
notable degree of unanimity, but declin-
ing to instruct their delegates to Min
neapolis- The possibility for a STAN
pede lurking amid this great mass of
foot-loose delegates is likely to give
President Harrison a haunting sensa.
ton of goneness in the region OF the
solar plexus.-Chicago Times
Texas grows more wool than any
other state in the union, yet every one
of her representatives voted for free
wool. The sheep raisers of that great
commonwealth know what the good of
the country demands, and are not to be
hoodwinked by the great confidence
game which the millionaire owners of
the 6. o. p. are trying to play upon the
people--Detroit Free Press
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-05-05
HE FELL SEVEN STORIES.
The Fatal Accident Which BeEeI q New
York Man.

Inc tatal Accident Which K8e<el New
NEW YORK, April 2e.-Pat-iclz Muir
ply, so years old, an employe of the
Marvin Safe Co, fell through an ele-
vator shaft from the seventh story to
the cellar in the new Hayes building.
Nos q and % Maiden lane, yesterday
afternoon His body was fearfully
uangled by the fall, and nearly every
bone was broken. With half a dozen
other workmen, Murphy was hosting
a seven-ton safe On an elevator.
When the elevator reached the
seventh floor, Murphy, with tErO others,
tried to drag the safe out on TO tie
landing. As the safe rolled out the
elevator, relieved of the weight. jumped
up about two feet, fitting over the safe.
The landing between the elevator and
the next shaft is only about four feet
wide. The building is yet incomplete
and this shaft was open, the elevator in
it being at the top floor. As the safe
tilted it pushed Murphy of the landing
over the edge OF the open shaft. The
other workmen barely got out of the
way by jumping to each side. 4 great
crowd gathered in front of the building
when the news OF the accident spread
An ambulance was summoned but the
man never breatheS after he struck
Coroner Shea gave a permit 20 remove
the body to an undertal1er'ss Murphy
leaves q widow and four children
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-05-05
ELECTION STATISTICS.
A Review of the Probable Result Hopeful


for Democrats.
In its discussion of Topics of the
Tines the April Century has an ex-
animation of the electoral table that
has an interest for practical politicians
Various combinations are had of the
votes Of the states which are suggestive,
but not conclusive. The electoral coll
1ege comprises IA votes, of which 2223
must be had to elect. The problem
with the parties, then, is to add to the
states classed as sure for either party
enough of the fluctuating to reach the
223. The vote has been enlarged by IS
since 1855 by the superintendent and
admission of new states The latter
have 20 votes, all of which are conceded
to the republicans except the three
from Montana. The republicans are
also given I6 ont of the % increase
from the apportionment. They gain in
the entire addition 50 to 10 for the
democrats, net gain of %. On the
basis of old figures, that makes the
combinations in their favor somewhat
easier. On the basis OF the elections
since 1sss, the Century table gives the re-
publicans 1S6 and the democrats 25S
electoral votes In this calculation
Massachusetts,. Iowa and New York
are placed with the democrats. because
they have carried them at the two latest
elections. Indiana gave 10000 at the
election in 1890. and is also put on the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-05-05
SUPPOSED TO BE FUNNY.

How SAD.-Frau Z-''Shan You be
going to some watering-place?" Frau
L-'.AlasI no; unfortunately Dy hus-
band isn't suffering from govt this
yesr."-Flora.
AT A MEDICAL BANQUET.-A doctor
(rising 10 propose toast)-''Gentle-
men, invite You TO drink the health
-" All the company with one
voice)-''Never, We protest lie Ma
tional
A NEIGHDoELY EIEw--Callcr-"1o our
next-door neighbors appear TO be very
quiet people Mrs Sprinks-''Yes, the
walls are very thin. and ! s'pose the
mean things keep quiet to hear what
we say."-N. Y. Weekly.
oN.-Maud-ssThere is 50
much individuality In Hendcrson's pic
tures-yoa feel that he puts himself IN
his work. Elise-"YeS, indeed; just
look at the air of consciousness that calf
possesses @Harpers Bazar.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-05-05
PHILADELPHlA.s HOLOCAUST.

The Fire and Panic in the Phiiadelphia
fi,ester s1~sca Worse Than at First Re
ported-Ae Least Six Deaths, With Others
10 Probably Fellow.
PHILADELFEGA April 2e-The de-
structioa OF tie Grand Central theater
by fire Wednesday night proves to have
oeen lar more terrible in its results than
was anticipated Six members of the
DeV1is Auction company lie dead be-
meath the fallen walls of the BUILDING
and nearly three score people are in ia
hospital suffering from burns.
OF the men and boys in the hosn;4ai
seven are in such q serious c,D6;t;o-,
that their recovery is doubtful. All
were members of the audience.
Besides those who were ser;ouslv
enough hurt to remain in the HOSPITALS
fully fifty others were treated for minor
injuries The unfortunate members of
the company who lost their lives are:
Thomas Lorella, grotesque. and his
wife Flora, a ballet dancer; Vincentina
Chitten, premier danseuse, one of the
Ch1tten sisters; Miss Fanchon Couvers.
Juvenile, residence Chicago: Miss Sarah
Golden, ballet dancer, residence Chi
cago; William L. Brooks. leading man
OF the company, residence Philadelphia.
are
likely to die are all suffering from burns
about the face and head and from hav.
ing inhaled the flames Their names
are: Harry McCloskey, 16 wears old:
James Pigeon, Il years old; Amer
H1nchtiffe, 16 years old; Rand Patter-
son, 16 years old; Albert Cleumbacher.
10 years old; Thomas Atchison, 81 years
Old; Ralph Frazer, 16 years old.
n -
the above, it is feared that many viii
lose their eyesight as their burns are
all mostly about the face.
by the light of day the destruction
wrought by the fire was made more ap-
parent and the desolation of the sight
more terrible as it was without the ac-
companying grandeur given by the
columns of flames shooting skyward
above the tallest buildings.
In all probability a seventh victim
must be added to the list OF those who
perlshed IN the Central theater fire
Wednesday evening. The parents of
Samuel Wallace, boy of 10, yesterday
reported to the police that their son left
home to attend the performance which,
ended so disastrously, and up to this
time has failed to return. Dilirent
search has been made at all hospitals.
but no trace Of the lad can be found and
1t is believed his body lies buried be-
meath the ruins of the theater.
Thomas Lorella, the dead gvmnast.
met his death in a heroic attempt to save
the life of his wife
Two additional missing Were reported
last night, making nine people who can
not BE- accounted for since the fire. The
last are George z. Thatcher, a machin-
1st, and Frederick Amphor, IL years old,
OF Manayunk, who left home to attend
the Central theater and has failed to
return since
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-05-05
MANUFACTURE OF TINPLATE.

A Special Agent of the Treasury Denart-
ment Makes q Report on the Subject:
WASHINGTON, April 29.-Mr Ira Aver,
a special agent OF the treasury depart
ment, has, pursuant to instructions,
submitted to Secretary Foster an ex-
haustive report of the tin plate business
Of the country and the growth of the tin
industry Mr.. Ayers report makes the
following showing:
Quarter ended September so, 1891, five
manufacturers reported tin plates, 49,
$50 pounds: terne plates, G74, $50 pounds.
Total, 626, 1922 pounds
Quarter ended December 81, eleven
manufacturers reported tin plates, a15.-
oil pounds; terne plates, 1,193, 80
pounds. Total, 1,4O9, 81 pounds.
Quarter ending March 81, 1892, nine
teen manufacturers reported tin plate,
1.099, $50 pounds; terne plates, 1,9c4, 4S1
pounds. Total, 3,004,0 S7.
These figures do not include the pro-
duction of sheet iron or sheet steel used
in the manufacture of articles timed or
terne-plated, estimated at 1900, 900
pounds.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-05-05
Getting Uneasy.

VIcKsBURG, Miss, April se4-The fact
that the Mississippi river from Memphis
to the gulf is gradually approaching ex-
IRENE hood height Is causing great IN
easiness, in spite of positive knowledge
that the levees are stronger than at any
previous time in their history, and that
anything like general overflow Is prac-
tically an imPossibility- Levee build
ers hold that no levee Is absolutely
safe while the water Is against II, a
theory established by the collapse OF
those which were supposed to be the
strongest At present the most serious
danger is from hidden currents
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-05-05
The CattIernen DernaD,Je.l.

CHEYENNE, Wyo-, April GA formal
demand has been made upon Gov.
Barber by Deputy Sheriffs Rowles and
R. Z Snyder of johnson county, for
the cattlemen confined at Fort Russell.
They assured the governor not only
that the cattlemen would be safe from
mob violence in johnson county, but
also that they would receiveA fair and
impartial trial The governor said he.
would take the matter under considera-
ton 1t is believed that he viii obey
the request.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-05-05

democratic side. Michigan is divided.
four Tor the democrats and ten for the
republicans This is less by one, at
least, than the democrats will quite
surely obtain. as they viii have one of
the two for the state at large. This
compilation Is not, however, conceded
by the magazine calculator to be an in
dex to the probable presidential result.
In getting down to the basis of sure
states he reduces the democratic
column to the southern states, New
Jersey and four from Michigan, 173 in
all, and just fifty short of the indispens-
able s23- The republicans are given all
the other states except Massa-
chusetts, Iowa, Connecticut. New
York and Indiana, with
1856 votes The combinations then sug-
gested for the republicans are the 1856
sure votes, and New York and Con-
necticut with 40, making 22s. A second
table adds to the 1856 Massachusetts,. In
diana and Iowa. with 43 votes, making
229. Then to the same states New York
and Iowa, with 40 votes, would give
235. New York alone added to the 1876
makes just 222, or a tie, with no election.
In all the combinations Montana is
given to the republicans, with ten votes
from Michigan. The compilations on
the democratic side involve much less
strain upon the probabilities than the
republican ones. As mentioned, the
sure democratic vote comprises the 159
from the south, 10 from New Jersey and
from Michigan, 173 in all. Adding to
these New York and either Indiana or
Massachusetts, and the total is 224. An
other table adds to the IT'S New York,
Iowa and Connecticut, making 22S, or
five more than majority. A com bina-
ton giving New York to the republic
ans swells the 173 with Massachusetts,,
Indiana, Iowa and Connecticut, and
makes 222 with no choice. This would
meet the needs of the democrats, as it
would throw the election into the house.
Indiana and Connecticut are pretty
fair reliance in such a case. but the
late voting in Rhode Island is not very
encouraging for its close neighbor that
has always been republican bulwark.
Iowa is extremely hopeful, but it is not
quite a reliance as yet. The lesson
drawn by the Century from the review
is that New York cannot be left out of
the democratic table without making
the task for the party arithmetic man
exceedingly difficult, and tilat the four
votes the democrats count or N Michi-
gan may decide the election. This is an
eastern view, and does rot afford a sat
isfactory analysis OF the western situa-
ton; but it may be conceded that New
York is very important 20 the demo-
Gratis, and, if they regard success as a
high consideration, they WI not allow
the party to become tie victim of the
internecine feuds in that state.-St.
PaI1l Globe
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-05-05
Fatal Railroad Collision.

HoPKINsvTLLE, KY, April S9->A dis
astrous collision of trains occurred upon
the Louisville & Nashville railroad 1t
Moore's Stain between this city and
Guthrie about O'Clock last night
The EopkinsviIle accommodation had
stopped at Moore's- crossing when the
freight train following them from Guth-
RE struck the rear end of the passenger
train Charles Wallace, the fireman on
the freight train, and a nego tramp
whose name Is unknown were killed.
Engineer Hiitner, OF the freight train,
had his leg broken, but is not otherwise
seriously injured
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-05-05
THE TEXAS FAMINE.
Hunger and Suffering Among the aIexicans
Reported to BE PitffuL

Hunger and Suffering Among the aIcxicans
Reported to BE PitffuL
CORPUS CHRISTI, Tex, April 29.-Dis-
tribution Of food sent from this city to
the famine sufferers began yesterday
when rations were issued TO 500 people.
after the committee of Americans had
completed the list of the Mexicans who
Were actually starving. During the
Issuance of rations, the scenes of the
most pitiful description were witnessed
In many cases the starving Mcxicans
had been without food for days and
women and children were slowly starv-
ing to death As yet nothing has
reached the famine district except
what was sent from Corpus Christi and
Laredo, and unless further assistance
be not Immediately rendered many OF
the starving Mexicans will cease toexist
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-05-05
Inctan TERRITORY GA. II.

SOUTH McALEsTER, L T, April o.
The department OF the Indian territory
G. A. r, met in annual session yester-
day. Rain interfered with the IL
tended programme and the old soldiers
necessarily camped in hotels in
stead of the park The court house
was utilized in the afternoon for their
annual business meeting. speeches,
music, etc, followed by another enthu-
siastic meeting in the evening. This is
the second annual reunion of old sol
dicrs in the Indian territory under G..
A. E. organization, Col L. c. Calkins.
OF this city, being the first department
ff1-urr7ander
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-05-05

BALTIMORE, April se.-Lehman hall
was well filed last night with a brilliant
adience to hear George William Curtis
deliver his appointed lecture at the an
nual meeting of the committee OF the
association for the reform OF the civil
service
Mr. Charles ]. Bonapa-te presided
Other gentlemen on the stage were
Archibald Howe, Of Boston; Dorman Z
Eaton, Dana Estis, Boston: Richard h.
Dana, Cambridge, Mass: Joseph Par
rish. f. L. Siddons, r Francis Wood
and Charles Richardson. Philadelphia.
and II. ]. ToEnplins, Washington
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-05-05
The Fool killer Wanted.

BRUssELLs, April 2o.-There has
been another duel as sequel of the
EoX-Burrowe affair. Comments in
clubs, cafes and public places generally
have not been restricted, and as a re-
suit of the varied comments a duel took
place Wednesday evening between
Harry Vane Millbank and a French
man whose name has not been di-
vulged. This much IL seems, however,
is known
A duel occurred at place distant
about two miles from Ostend The
cause OF the affair was remark made
be the Frenchman regarding the charac-
ter OF the Fox-BurroTve meeting.
The Frenchman was wounded in the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-05-05
OPPOSED THE FRENCH CABLE.
Secretary Blaine Makes Argument Be
fore the senate Committee on Conn

secretary BIa1ne Makes an Argument Be
fore the senate Committee on Conn
merce.
WASHINGTON, April 29.-Secretary
Blaine appeared before the senate COM
mittee on commerce yesterday and made
a strong argument in opposition 20 the
pending joint resolution allowing the
landing of the French cable on the
shores of Virginia and South Carolina.
The pith OF his objection was that the
French Cable Co., cooperating with the
Brazilian government, had al abso-
lutte monopoly of the cable privileges
between this country and Brazil, and
that if the resolution passed, the nego-
tiations which have been in progress
for two years looking to the procure
ment Of 4 concession to an American
cable company to enter Brazil would
come TO naught- The secretary ap-
peared to be in excellent health and
made his argument with spirit and
emphasis
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-05-05

A BRIGHT New York boy he's set him
self up In the business of exercising
fine bred dogs for rich men whose time
Is too much taken up with noney-mak-
ing to properly look after their canine
property.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-05-05

The Southern Kansas Fair Association Of
fers Liberal Inducements TO Farmers
Exhibits to Be Taken to the Worlds
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-07
THE STATE CANVASS.
DEMOCRATIC OUTLOOK ~ The
FOURTH DISTRICT ENCOURAGING.
Death Kneii Of the Third Party Sounded
Hobson and Goodo Exposed by Flour
noy and Lsssiter--Other Meetings

tCorespondcnceo OF the Richmond Dispa'ch.l
PETERsBuRo, Va, September 6.-The
Democratic canvass ID progressing salts
faetorily all through this district, aud the
people ore falling into line as in the days
gone by, when their every effort was bent
towards the redemption not only OF the
district itself. but of every county In 1t,
from Republican and negro rule. Having
won the victory ct last it seems almost IN
credible that they will allow its fruits 20
slip from their hands, nor is it believed
that they will do so.
GOODIES CHANCES GONE.
The decision of the Republican District
Committee yesterday TO call a convention
to nominate candidate for Congress
sounds the deatbknell of the Peoples
party candidate, Colonel j. Thomas Goode,
whose only prospect of success lay IN the
hope Of receiving the Republican vote.
when the Third-partyites are made TO un-
derstand this fact, as very soon they VIII,
they will not hesitate in giving their support
10 Congressman Epes, against whom they
really have no just grounds OF complaint
JOINT DISCUSSION IN PovHArAN.
The largest crowd that has assembled in
Powhatan county since the war gathered
on yesterday at Powhatan Courthouse TO
hear Hon, II. W. Flournoy, Hon. +. ii.
Parrish, and Major L. X. Lassiter discuss
the campaign issues. Colonel j. Thomas
Goode and ]. Haskins Hobson were pres
ent in the interest OF the Third party aud
a Joint discussion was proposed. After
some wrangling, the Third party refusing
to agree TO any equitable division of time,
the Democrats accepted the terms pro-
posed
Senator Parrish led of for the Demo
Gratis IN a speech Of forty-hve minutes and
was followed by Colonel Goode in speech
OF the same length. Colonel Goodo was
followed by Major Lassiter. who spoke for
one hour and quarter, and he was fol
lowed by Dir. Hooson IN a speech or ike
length. Mr.. Hobson was replied TO by
Judge Flournoy IN the short space OF
twenty minutes aud the DEBATE was con-
cluded by Hobson in a twenty minutes
speech.
The record Of Colonel Goode in the Yir-
ginia Legislature was shown up by MAJOR
Lassiter with singular clearuess and force.
Major LAssiter proved cOnciusiVoly that II
not Simon-pure Republican Colonel
GOode has been and is now aiding the Re
publican party by running against the
regular Democratic nominee.
Judge flournoy, IN replying 10 Dir. Hob
son. went for him with gloves OFT, and
succeeded in thoroughly exposing Hobson
and his tallacies. The day was q great one
for Democracy, and the result will be felt
In November.
Wherever Joint discussion has been
proposed the Tnird- -partyites in acknow-
Judgement of their weakness, have always
insiAted upon having the concluding
speech, and the Democrats, in confidence
OF their strength. have always conceded
their opponents this advantage.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-07
FIVE HOUSES BURNED.
Flames Break Out In a Kitchen and DO
Much Damage

Fire broke out in frame kitchen near
the alley between Lester and Poplar and
Elm and Ash streets shortly after IL O'clock
last night. and before it had been extin-
gushed its destructive record was
three brick stores fronting on Lester
street, two frame structures almost
directly IN the rear of these, considerable
damage TO two wooden houses. one of
which was located at the corner of Lester
and Elm streets, and the other about
twenty feet to its rear, and vast injury 70
the contents OF the buildings.
The alarm was sounded from Box r. To-
Gated at the corner of Main and Ash
streets. at 1920 A. NJ, and even then red
tongues of flame were illuminating the
whole Of Rockets. The property burned wa'
two prick stores be,oL Hng to Mr.. james
Hayes. valued at $1,000 each, partially
covered by insurance; similar structure
owned by Mr.. William Powers and worth
about the same amount, also supposed to
be covered by policy, and several small
frame buildings belonging to colored per-
sons.
Philip Erich, who occupied one OF Mr..
Hayes's houses both as residence and \
general store, suffered about $500 TO
So 900 injury to stock and furniture. wear
ngg apparel, &o., and had no insurance.
Mrs. Rosa Williams. who hives &C 3llS Lester
street, adjoining Mr.. Erich's, lost nearly
all the effects OF her household. The con-
tents OF the other houses destroyed were
badly injured by fire and water.