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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-27
An Italian Tornado.

ROME, July IA tornado swep;
down suddenly on Voghera and Casteg-
gio. in Piedmont Hundreds OF build
ings were wrecked. In one section OF
Voghera. hardly house was left in
tact Hundreds of persons were injured.
The number of dead is not known, as
the bodies are buried in the ruins.
Only seven bodies have been recovered.
The militia have been called out to
help in the work of rescue and ambu-
lance corps have been sent from near
By cities Voghera is a manufacturing
city with some 10000 inhabitants
Casteggio, which is five miles from
here, has about 5000 inhabitants
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-27
Drowned in Lake Superior.

DULUTH, Mimi, July 22.-William
Gregg and John S. Clark started to
cross Lake Superior from Lakeside to
Iron river in small boat fitted with a
sail. When about ten miles out they
were struck by squall and the boat cap
sized. Both men chung to the bottom, but
after a time Gregg gave up and sank.
Clark stuck on and, after floating for
more than ten hours in the icy water,
drifted on to the north shore of the
lake. His experience is remarka BILE, as
few people have ever been able to live
SO long in Lake Superior. Clark, after
reaching shore, was unconscious for
several hours Gregg was from st.
Paul
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-27
Rushing Things.

GUTHRIE, o. T, July 22.-One OF
Special Agent Swineford's surveying
corps came in from the Cherokee strip
last evening and reports that three
county seats have already been located.
Register of the Land Office Lowe left
this afternoon with another party of
surveyors to locate two county seats in
the western part of the strip and an
other inspector will arrive tomorrow
to look after the county lines
Everything is being rushed and by
the middle of next week all the prelim-
mary work will be compile ted and the
president can issue his pr exclamation as
early as August if he desires.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-27
One Hundred Years of Growth.

WASHINGTON, July 2a.-The Fort
nightly Review contains a very ex-
haustive and able article by Maj S. G..
Brock, the recently retired chief OF the
bureau of statistics, under the heading
of The Material Advance of the Uni
ted States for Hundred Years" The
article was written at the request o1
Frank Harris, the editor of the Re
view. and is in the nature of Column
bian article, giving the wonderful adj
vance made by the United States in
the last hund1ed wears Cd all industrisl
lines
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-27
Great CONFEDERATION.

SUsANynLE, Cal, July a0.-A disas-
trous fire occurred here resulting in
the destruction of sixty buildings and
causing loss of about $3.50, 600. The
fire started in the outbuilding of the
Steward house and soon consumed the
hotel The flames then crossed the
street to a livery stable, which was also
burned. A high wind was blowing at
the time and the fire was soon beyond
control. Five entire blocks burned,
but the fire finally stopped at Masonic
hall, on the north side of Main street.
With the exception of one restaurant
not a business house in the town was
left.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-27

TIsNLwA, Ill, July Am extra
east bound freight train collided with
a west bound local freight on a siding.
The local had just pulled into the sid
ing and the switch was not closed in
time. George Hickey, of Sheffield, fire.
man of the stock train, was instantly
killed. and Engineer Henry L. Strong,
of Blue Island, died three hours later
from his injuries. Thirty horses and a
large number OF hogs were killed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-27
Col Washington Accidentally Killed.

New ORLEANS, July 2I.-Col. Fred S.
Washington, leading stevedore of
New Orleans, while counting load of
cross ties on fat car fell and tract
ured his skull. He died in a few
hours Col Washington claimed con-
nection with the family of the first
president, and had a conspicuous record
as a confederate soldier in Hayes
brigade of Stonewal1 Jachson's corps
be was for some years preside Mt of the
Veteran Association of the Army of
Northern Virginia. and was a major
general on the staff of Gen. John B.
Gordon, commanding the United Con-
federate Veterans.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-27
Sustain the Sinking System.

This common sense injunction is too
often unheeded. Business anxieties. over
work. exposure must and do cause mental
and physical exhaustion, which lessons
vigor and tells inluriously upon the system
That most benefcent of tonicS and restora-
ly compensates for a drain of strength and
loss of nerve power, regulates impaired di
geStion, arouses the dormant liver and
renders the bowels active. IL is, besides, a
preventive of malarial and rheumatic all
m6nfS
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-27
NAPHTHA EXPLOSION.
Four Men Killed in a Factory at BrooI

New YORK, July 21.-Late yesterday
afternoon can of naphtha exploded
in the sweat-band factory of J. D.
Campbell, 211 Walworth street. Brook
lyn. killing four persons The building
was completely wrecked. 1t was a
two-story frame structure. There were
twelve persons employed in the factory.
The noise of the explosion was heard
several blocks away and caused con-
sternation in the neigh borhood.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-27

"BY Jove,' said Caddy, ''there is no
change pocket in these trousersI' Per
hapS you can carry your change in the
turned-up ends of the legs" suggested the
valet.-Earper's Bazaar.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-27
A Race War in Southern Missouri.

LITTLE RooK, Ark, July 19.-The
white people in the vicinity of Nicely
vile, just across the line in Missouri, .
dew days ago served notices on the
negroes employed on the farms TO leave
she country. The negroes purchased
guns, pistols and ammunition in large
quantities and informed the white men
that they have made up their minds to
stay and fight
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-27

An elevator hoy'S contrariness can't
last very long. There are too many people
to call him down if he keeps it up.-Buffalo
Courier.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-27

WE VIII give 500 reward for any case OF
catarrh that cannot be cured with Halls
Catarrh Cure. Taken internally. F. J.
CHENEY & Co., Proprs-, Toledo, o.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-27

THE only suspicion of crookedness il
Heaven came about when an astronomer
discovered that some of the stars had beer
ixed.-Picayune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-27

AGNEs-sGoing to the seashore this sea-
son. Madgel" Madge-''No. don't believe
in the sequestratiou OF the sexes."-De-
troit Tribune
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-27

feelings, but it doesn't bring back The ex-
cursion boat the swearer has missed
Chester News
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-27
Negro Miners for Kansas.

TOPEKA, Kan, July 21.-It was re-
ported here to-day that LOCO colored
men were put on the cars at Birming-
ham, Ala, last night and started for
Kansas to take the place of the strik-
ing miners
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-27

SHE-.sI wonder why they call thes.
ANGEL sleeyesan Hc-ssH lat else could
they be called when you wear themf"-
Indianapolis Journal
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-27

A MAN in Indiana has just died from ex-
cessive tobacco chewing. The music at his
funeral should not be 4 dirge, bat an over
chewer--Rochester Democrat.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-27

THE evils of malarial disorders. fever,
ton are avoided by taking Beecham=s Pills.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-27

Ar THE THEATER mamma, doesn't papa
like music!" Eyes, my child; why do you
ask7'' He always goes out between the
acts when the band plays. "-Philadelphia
Record
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-27

Prices TO SUIT.-'.Hereis i bridal SHIT al
verlised for four dollars and half
That is cheap-even cheaper than df
yorce suit Judge.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-27

IT is odd how a railroad contractor
creditors feel safest when they know he Is
making tracks.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-27

WHEN a man invests his money in the
iron trade he naturally expects 10 90 q
heavy business from the start-Troy Press
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-27

NIsIToR-"Why. Dottie, you have your
mammals eyes, haven't youI'' Dot1ie-
'-Yfth; but she don't mind. She hath mine"
-Earper's Bazaar
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-27

VERY Stout Gentleman ITO street porter)
-"Here, my man, are zen pfennigs for you;
lust look and tell me If my boots want
polishing ''-Humoristische Blaet1er.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-27

RED, angry eruptious yield to the actor
of Glenn's Sulphur Soap
Hills Hair and Whisker DYE, so cents.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-27

sis SHE an experienced housemaidl''
'tWen, should say so. She broke three
vases and a piece of statuary the first
week"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-27

A DEAF man cannot be legally convicted.
1t is unlawful 10 convict q man without a
Distinguishing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-27

THE way out of it, for Australia. is to set
her pugilists to killing rabbits.
Flaindealer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-27

AFTER all, the difference between a true
hearted girl and a hirt is only trifling.-
Troy Press
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-27

OKLAHOMA CITY, Ok, July lex
Gov. William NJ. Stone, of Iowa, late
commissioner of the general land Office,
died at his residence In this city to-day.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-27

TIE miracle about the tippler's head Is
that the less there is of ii the more apt il Is
10 go round--Elmira Gazette.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-27

SEEDY clothes have bad effect on tn
memories of ones friendS.-Truth-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-27

CONE to think of 1t, isn't the parrot sort
of hooking bird, tool
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1893-01-26
= RECAPlTuI ALTON OFCOUNrY EXPENSES.

County officers sa"'i"s $5 3172 80 80
2 S:s s%.; sxss"ss 2 as4 3
@ "nntr s.; so ~ nan expenses Isl 50
support OF Inmates OF Minnesota school $3.50
Light feel and repairs or county oi'fts and jan 900 90
Printing and advertising 49,
H ftss'n1 Of ff ,sts and deaths IS s
Iasr 70 sx nH , " 2 800
Commission Of books od - 81
Rc" bridge expenses 22$ }97 50 50
f Interest p o" fS!fi1i Co. bonds
Sxs ss.s.; Cd ,.n... i is7 Sc Sc
| $1924766
COUNTY OFFICERS, SALARIES.
t R Gnvin County auditor $4,000
!. NJ Ross Clerk in auditors Office $40 so
F L Case, Clerk in auditors Office 420o
H Holm, County treasurer 1900 90
Chas Hull, Judge of probate $4,000
Leo Iayrcll County attorney 800 90
IA Wyant, County superintendent Of schools 10000
sHER1FF'slFEEs
John Kye, conveying Joseph Charbeneau
school 5000
john Kiyel serving personal property tax
John Kiyel serving
I'm Kve serving tax citation $119 so
John Kye serving redemption notice 4 60
Kve serving subpoena in case OF state
John Bjorkund Is 80
John Kive serving subpoena before randjuror
CLERK OF COURT FEES FOR 1892.
VA Case fees entering delinquent tax list $191 %
w A Case, for entering Judgments in delin-
quent personal property tax lists % 10
W Case, filing birth and death returns 90 90
w Case, issuing certificate to iurorsandconrt
officers % W -
nronerty Tux ITO
w a Case, issuing tax warrants 20 %
W Case, Clerk Of court fees 29o %
Register Of Deeds fees
Hans 8 1msdab $6s75
''''' 500 Is
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1893-01-26

ssos4s sle5sa5o se4ts ssscs So s17y
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-03
REAL ESTATE TRUSTS co.

Messrs Frank Stevens and George Young
In a Notable New Enterprise.
A number of we'll known business men
of this city. with view to establishing q
real estate. personal estate and
fire insurance agency, backed
by undoubted security, have
incorporated the Real Estate Trust Cam
pany. The officers are:-Frank Stevens,
President: George w. Young, Vice Pre31-
dent; De Witt Van Buskirk, Secretary:
William H. Coruin, Counsel; and Daniel
e. Cleary. Chairman OF Appointment
Committee. The capital is 100000, with
SIT, 200 paid up.
The company will absorb the business
of Mr. Frank Stevens. Each one of the
clerks employed by Mr.. Stevens has been
given personal interest in the company
In order that those doing business with
the concern may be assured that everyone
connected with it will attend strictly to
business.
The company will make advances to
owners to pay taxes, providing, of course.
that the security Is good. Loans. con-
tracts and leases will be negotiated and
guaranteed. 1t will also act as agent,
broker and attorney, and will make a
speciality of appraisemenr Of real estate.
The office of the company will be at
No. SIS Montgomery street. The officers
will act as dii ectors.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-03
THE TRUCKMEN'S BALL.

The seventh annual ball Of the Truckdrivers'
Benevolent and Protective Association was held
at Woods Hall last night. The grand march
was led by Floor Manager Thomas ]. Hammond
and wife and Assistant Floor Manager William
j. Dready and wife. Among the guests were
General President NJ. c. Murphy and wife of
New York, General Treasurer j. D. Acker and
wife of New York: President Thomas Kinkel of
the West Side branch of New York; President
Louis Barber of the East Side branch of New
York and wife, Treasurer Jacob Gator of the
East Side branch, ex-Treasurer John McGinnis
of the Brooklyn branch. the officers Of the Jer-
sey City branch are
James j. Keegan, President; Gus Motzer, Vice
President; W. b. Jacques, Treasurer; w. Con-
NELL Financial Secretary; James F. Looney. Re-
cording Secretary NJ McKenna, Inside Guard
E. O'Brien, Outside Guard.
The Floor Committee were:--Matt. Griffin
Lawrence Mcclure, Thomas Whalen, Patrick j .
Sullivan William Wands, John Bannon. Frank
Martin, Andrew ]. Everson, Mike Long. Mike
Noonan, John McKenna, Thomas johnson and
John Griffin.
The Reception Committee:-John Martin,
Chairman; Thomas Mack, James Sisco Andrew
J. Norton, Dominick Jennings, William Mack
Mike Murchin, John Ludlow, William b
Jacques, William 7. Ward, Luke B. Ford, John
Odeil and Harry Mathis.
Patroman p. J. Reilly, of the Second precinct,
one of the oldest members Of the. association
was on duty at the door, and was heartily
greeted by many members.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-03
TYPHUs IN NEW YORK.
Serious Danger of New Cases Quaran-
tfna Erfovred

Serious Danger of New Cases Quaran-
tine Enforced.
NEW YORK, January 8, 1SS3:-The
quarantined lodging-house at 81 Bayard
streer. which has been such a prolific
source of Jyphus developm ent, has
furnished several new cases of that mall
ady, which were reported othe Bureau of
Contagious Diseases this morning. The
cases are:
Harry Kneele, forty years old, taken from No
81 Bayard street to the Charity Hospital on
Blackwell's s Island three days ago.
Said to have slept at No. "a Bayard street few
nights ago.
John Mcbride, twenty-five, No. "a Bayard
street.
George Doherty, forty, went to Almshouse,
Blackwells Island, from No. 1874 Park Row,
three days ago.
Lawrence Hudson, thirty years of age,
who was sent to North Brother Island
December 80 last from No. 81 Bayard
street, died this morning.
The only place actually quarantined is
No. 81 Bayard street. The other places
where typhus has made its appearance
especially No. 1914 Park Row and No. 16
Sixth avenue-are kept under strict sur
veillance, Health Board Inspectors being
constantly in ATTENDANCE
Considerable CONSERVATION prevailed
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-03
ORDER OF IRON HALL.
Jersey City's Victims Wondering at the
Absence of Dividends.

Jersey City's Victims Wondering at the
Absence of Dividends.
The members of the Order of Iron Hall.
which was recently placed in the hands
OF receiver, are beginning to think it is
time they received some money. When
the receiver was appointed three months
ago, there WAS 100000 available. OF
this sum 100000 was held by the ma
tional officers of the concern at the head
quarters in Indianapolis, while the re-
inainder was in the reserve funds of the
various subordinate branches throughout
the country.
The members of the Lafayette branch
are particularly interested in this subject
and are auxiously looking to Indianapolis
for some signs of dividend. Just before
the collapse came, five sick benefits were
paid In and 1t is thoughts that those
should be paid at once. Another one
matured the night the receiver was ap-
pointed. The receiver is Kosmer Rouse
of Baltimore.
Nothing of Importance is known in this
city of the course the proceedings are
taking, or in just what position the mat
ter stands. A receiver is sort of auto
crat, and being responsible to no one but
the Court, he does not, as general thing.
make public what he ia doug or what
steps he is taking to settle the matters in
his charge.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-03

Groeschel sang new song entitled Ine
Faithful" Among those present We're
Mr.. Hflarius Pattberg, Mrs. Pattberg.
Mr.. Groeschel, Mr.. Keim. Mr.. Schenck.
MIR. Meyers. Mr.. Joseph Dusen, Mr..
Hopper and Mr.. Louis Pattberg.
AT THE CARTERET.
With the assistance of George Reehill
the New Year came In on time ut the
Carteret Clubhouse. The Amusement
Committee had prepared little enter
tainment for the watchers. George
Reehill made a lot of noise, rendered
some comic songs and was applauded.
Prof. E. II. Levi demonstrated to the
members and their friends that the
hand was quicker than the eye by
his clever card performances. The
Merritt Combination of colored singers
afforded much amusement. Judge"
Green, the well known bumorist. was
gladly welcomed, and entertained the
clubnlen Tor long time. The New Year
was given rousing welcome and then
the mbers drank each others healtn.
A jolly time was had by every one.
NEW YEARS CALLS.
The Mclaughlin Association did not
receive callers yetterday.
With but one or two exceptions, every
politician in the county made call upon
Street and Water Commissioner Dugan
yesterday. 'Blue paper" made every
one JOlly.
Alderman McEntee entertained his
friends at his home on Wayne street.
Superintendent John Browns house
was crowded all day with callers. Poll
ticians, great and small, and friends by
the score accepted of his hospitality as
dealt out by Misses Annie. Matte and
Emma Brown and Miss Matte Carlough.
AT the home of CAPTAIN "Jack" Smith.
No. 245 Grove street, a bevy of young
ladies attended TO the entertainment OF
callers, of whom there were many. No
one went away thirsty.
Sergeant Joe" Carroll also kept open
house. The fun to he had at the Ser
geant's house is known, aud as result
callers are numerous. They were enter
taiued in a charming manner by his
daughter, Miss Flossie Carroll
Elaborate arrangements have been
made for the entertainment OF lady
callers at the Mclaughlin Association
rooms this afternoon and evening. 1t Is
ladies' day aud gentlemen will be second
ary considerations. All are invited
The old O'Nsill Association will receive
ladies tonight at the Club rooms.
There were sixteen prisoners ar
raigned before before Justice Birdsall
yesterday morning. The majority of
them were young men who had been
celebrating and seeing the old year out.
The Justice dealt leniently with thems
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-03
MUST SHOW HIS BOOKS.

The American Electric Motor Company was
incorporated in New Jersey two years ago to
manufacture electric motors, and it has made a
few machines in Cushing's foundry in Morris
street. Last summer an application was made
to Vice Chancellor Van Fleet in behalf of
Thomas R. Lombard of Chicago for the
appointment of receiver on the ground of in
solvency. The case came up again two weeks
ago and the Vice Chancellor granted an order
appointing Herbert Potts a temporary receiver
and directing Secretary Fitzwilson, of the COM
pany, to put the books Of the company
into the hands of the receiver. Today
Receiver Potts reported to Vics Chancellor Van
Fleet in Chancery chambers that Fitzwilson had
disregarded the order to produce the books.
On the motion of Joseph D. Bedls, Jr.,
the Vice Chancellor enlarged his previous
order by giving Mr.. Potts authority
tc go into the courts of New York and get the
books and said the plaintiffs might submit proof
to show why FitzwiIson should be com
mitted for contempt OF court. Lewis Burchard
appeared for the company. The hearing was
adjourned to the 10Th.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-03
GOOD TABERNACLE ENTERPRISE.
University Extension Course at thu
Peoples Palace.

University Extension Course at the
Peoples Palace.
A University Extension Centre has been
organized in connection with the Peoples 8
Palace of the Tabernacle. The idea of
this movement, which is at present SO
popular in England, is the dissemination
of knowledge through popular lectures
rather than by the study of text books
Prominent professors will deliver courses
of lectures on interesting topics on win
ter evenings. The admission to all or
these lectures will be free.
The first course of lectures will be
given by Lawrence Gronlund. the author
of ''The Cooperative Commonwealth"
"Our Destiny" and other books. Mr.
Gronlund is employed by the United
States in its Department of Labor. and
is familiar with the working classes. He
will lecture on Wednesday evenings,
commencing January 8. in the Assembly
Hall of the Peoples Palace. His subjects
will be "rhe New Interpretation of Llfe.n
''The Drama of History ''.rhe Higher
Ethics," "The New Ideal" ''Tne Fellow
ship.n and ''The True Solution of the
Labor Problem"
Mr. Gronlund will be followed by DR..
Spahr of Columbia College, New York,
who will lecture on the following topics:-
erich and Poor, Debtor ana Creditor,
s'Monopolies and the People, ""rhe Taxa
tion of Large Fortunes" !" Shorter Hours
of Labor" and Equality OF Opportuni-
tiesu