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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-29
DEATH IN The STORM.
Eight Persons Killed by Lightning at q
Circus in Wisconsin Killed In
North Missouri-Destruction of Prop

Eight Persons Killed by lightning at o
Circus in Wisconsin-Three Killed In
North Observation-Disclosures of Prop
erty.
MINNEAPoLIs, Mimi, June ga spe-
cial from River Falls, Wis. says: At
o'clock yesterday afternoon the large
circus tent of Ringing Bros. was struck
by lightning while crowded with peo-
pie, instantly killing eight and injur-
ing more than twenty.
The performance was not quite over,
but the terrible storm caused the inn
mense throng to crowd out of the tent
While the people were passing out the
tent was struck twice by lightning with
the above result. Fire started, but was
extinguished.
Seven were killed instantly, few
more are injured and the balance are
now regaining the normal use of their
limbs, which had been temporarily
paralyzed by the shock. The scene of
CONSERVATION which followed when the
survivors realized the extent of the
fatality surpasses description; when
men and women surged toward the
scene and it was only by the exercise
of rare presence of mind on the part of
Messrs. Ringing and their employees
pede was averted. The Ringlings did
sufferings OF the injured. Rough can
vas-men, stake-drivers, and animal at
PENDANTS Wed with one another in their
attentions to the wounded.
NORTH MISSOURI VISITED.
ST. JOSEPH Mo, June 22.-At 5
o'clock last evening a cyclone struck
90
north of this city. Two dozen houses
and barns were torn down and the
Omaha & st. Louis depot unroofed and
torn from it foundations. The house
of John Doyle was torn to atoms and
Doyle, his wife and an old man who
lived with them killed. The old gen
tleman was terribly mangled, his head
being severed from his body. The
abbey of New Engleburg was wrecked,
over 10000 feet of the front wall
being blown down and the
rain pouring in, completing the
age to the abbey will amount to
over s25, 600. 1t was just nearing COM
pletion and was being built by the
Benedictine monks. The country all
about Conception was laid waste by the
wind.
THE STORM AT WINFIELD
WINFIELD, Kan, June 22.-At $50
last evening a tornado from the north
east struck this place, destroying many
small houses and injuring many per-
sons, but SO far no one is known to be
fatally injured.
The Episcopal church IS completely
destroyed. the Babbet hotel and
Tb0yrDson block a three-StOr.v k11i1C-
ing, are badly damaged, and the plate
glass front of the First national bank
was blown out.
The west wing of the court house
was also blown away. 1t is impossible
at this time to estimate the damage in
the city and there have been no re-
nortS from clItSiGe the city limits
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-29

MARES TTSELF FELT
the great, gripping, old-fashioned pill.
Not only when you take it, but un-
pleasant, from first to last, and it only
gives you little temporary good.
The things to take its place are DR..
Pierce;s Pleasant Pellets. One of these
at dose will regulate the whole system
perfectly. They're tiny, sugar-coated
granules, scarcely larger than mustard
seeds. They act in Natures own way.
No reaction afterward. Their help lasts
and they do permanent good. Consti-
patton, Indigestion, Bilious Attacks. Sick
or Bilious Headaches, and all derange-
meHts OF the liver, stomach. and bowels
are prevented, relieved, and cured.
They're the cheapest, for they're quar-
G3teed TO give satisfaction or money is re-
turned. Nothing can be ..just as good"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-29
A CHURCH HORROR.
A False Alarm of Fire Causes Terribl
Panic In Russia.

Panic In Russia.
ST. PETERSBURG, June 23.-While the
ancient church of Romono at Beris ogle,
on the Volga, was crowded with pill
grims from all parts of Yarestav, who
had come to take part in the annual
church procession, a panic was caused
by false alarm of fire. which had been
made by thieves in order to facilitate
their operations
When the fremen arrived in answer
to the tolling of an alarm by the sexton
of the church they found the door
locked. Breaking in they witnessed a
fearful sight. In the mad rush for the
exit hundreds had been knocked down
and trampled upon, while others had
been suffoeated by the pressure of the
great throng of terror-stricken people.
The bodies Of 126 women and ten men
Were taken from the church. Nor was
this the total number of victims, as
several other persons had been killed
and twenty fatally injured by leaping
from windows thirty feet from the
ground
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-29
TORNADO VISITS GEORGIA.
Many Houses UnrOOfed and DESTROYED, byI
No Killed.


No Persons Killed.
ATLANTA, Ga, June ga tornado
swept for fifty miles across the coun-
tries above Atlanta yesterday after
noon. Dallas, a small town on the
East Tennessee, Virginia e. Georgia.
thirty-five miles above Atlanta, was
badly wrecked and the following
buildings destroyed: Residences of T.
j. Foster, d. W. Lawrence, Mrs.
Haiden, J. B. Hunt, Connelly's drug
store, Owens brick hotel
Twenty houses were unroofed, but
no lives lost. Crops were ruined over
a large tract As the storm approached
Atlanta many became frightened and
ran to cellars. Two hundred people
collected under the new Forsythe street
bridge for safety. The cloud split on
the edge of the city and passed to the
north and south, unroofng small build
ings and destroying telephone connec-
ton.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-29
Death From Poisonous Food.

ST. LOUIS. June 23--John McKibben,
55 years old, is lying dead at St Luke's
hospital Mrs. Charles Stewart 2s years
old, lies in precarious condition at her
home and will die. A daughter of Nc
Kibben and Mrs j. c. Riggs, % years
old, are very i'll. All We're stricken
down shortly after dinner, at noon
on last Thursday, which they had par
taken of at McKibbens residence The
coroner's jury late last-night decided
McKibben's death was due to poisoning
caused by eating canned fruit or vege
tables
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-29
The Dron i'm SILVER.

ASPEN, Col. June 22.-The sudden
drop in the price of silver bullion has
revived the talk of shutting down a
number of the big mines OF this city
unless there should be an early advance
in the price. The high grade prop
critics, such as the Mollie Gibson and
Smuggler. have no market for their
ores the Denver smelters refusing to
buy any thing bat low grade stuff car
rying Leaf. The Mollie Gibson has
paid several million dollars in divi-
dends- but to-day finds itself without a
market for its ores. The s,nelters will
not buy high grade ore, and low grade
mines cannot be profitably worked.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-29
Social Riots in Germany

BERLIN, June 24.-In Lubbock this
morning socialists appeared in groups
on the streets and soon consolidated
and moved upon the city hall upon
which an attack was made. The POI
lice were out IN force and after a
tussle with the rioters succeeded in
driving them from the vicinity. The
members of the mob then devoted
their attention to the houses occupied
by the liberal leaders which they at
tackled. doing considerable damage be-
fore the police could head them off
Altogether 100 arrests of socialists and
others have been made. Similar riots
in other towns are reDOrted
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-29
The Cholera.

EoNDOS, June 23.-Cholera reports
from Mecca shoxT that from June I6 to
June 20 there were $50 deaths from
cholera in that city.
PARIS, June 23--The municipal au.
thorities at Montpelier, capital of the
department of Herault. have voted the
sum of 251. 900 francs for the purpose OF
building wooden lazarettos to receive
persons who may be stricken with
cholera.
AT Alais, in the department of Gard,
the deaths from the choleraic disease
prevailing there average three daily.
Many children have been attacked by
the disease
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-29
Western Postmasters

WASHINGTON, June 23.-The follow
ing fourth class post Office appoint
ments were made to-day:
In Missouri-At Blue Springs. Jackson coun-
~. D Stanley vice D. Wallace, removed; al
Charlotte, Gasconade county. William Berger:
at Trenton. St Louis COUNTY. j. Daughertr: at
Missouri City, CLAW county, Suda McClel-
land vice NJ. Rudd removed; at Modena.
Mercer county. Mary Miller vice David Horn,
removed: OF Newtown, Sullivan county. Martin
williamson at Swiss, Gasccnade county. Will
liam Doernan: at Vichy, Marion county, c.
Merriwether vice L James, removed
In KansaS-At McC-acken, Rush county s
Dutton vice h Brown. removed: at Mound
Ridge. Mcpherson county. Robert burst vice
J. Gale. removed: at Tescott, Ottawa county,
n. Eddy vice s Apple. removed
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-29
SENATOR STANFORD DEAD.
An Apopfectic Stroke Proves Fatal While
He Is Resting in Bed.

An ApopfectIc Stroke Proves Fatal While
He Is Resting in Bed.
MEMO PARK, Cal, June 22.-United
States Senator Leland Stanford, ex-
governor of California, uultimillion-
aire. railroad magnate. philanthropist
and renowned breeder of fine horses,
died most unexpectedly sometime be-
fore midnight at his residence at Pale
Alto.
Tuesday Mr.. Stanford, who had
been more on less i'll for some weeks.
was in seemingly improved health and
enjoyed Il drive about his magnificent
stock farm. He retired shortly after
10 o'clock and about midnight his valet.
going into the room, discovered that he
was dead.
i has been evident for some time that
Senator Stanford's demise was q ques-
were apopiectic and his weight was in
creasing alarmingly. There was
softness about his limbs that made
locomotion an exceedingly difficult
task and he could take only the light
est exercise Six months ago he sent
for DIR. Curtis, of san Francisco The
physician prescribed heroic treatment,
but the senator was not ready to I'M
dergo drastic methods for the reduction
Of flesh and the restoration of his wan
ing strength. His apopiectic symptoms
increased and his situation became such
as to create serious alarm.
About six weeks ago it was found
necessary to impose z severe plain diet
ON the senator, and from that time his
sole food consisted of fried ilashed meat
with hot water as the only liquid ae-
compartment. He rigidly adhered to
the severe requirements of the physi-
clan and It seemed for time that its
results were most beneficial and might
possibly effect Il permanent cure. He ex-
pressed himself as much encouraged
and looked forward hopefully to the
time when he could devote himself
with renewed energy to public affairs
and to the completion of certain educa-
tional and benevolent enterprises that
Were very dear to his heart, but his
strength was not sufficiently great 20
respond to the demands upon it. Fun
damental weakness suddenly mani
tested itself and he passed quietly
away.
by birth, and was 90 years old He
came of sturdy parents, his father, Jo-
siah, being a prosperous farmer. who
also took contracts 10Y the building of
bridges and railways AMI helped to
build the Albany * Schenectady road,
dow z part of the New York Central.
lie had seven sons, of whom Leland
was the fourth
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-29
THE COWBOY RACE.
Berry in tho Lead -RattIesnake Pete's
Horse Tired.

Berry in tho Lead = RattIesnake Pete's
Horse Tired.
Fort DODGE. Ia, June 23.-James III.
Stevenson, Rattlesnake Pete and John
Berry, the leaders in the cowboy race,
registered here yesterday morning.
Rattlesnake Pete was the first to ar
rive. He was aStride of General
Grant and minus The Outlaw, hav-
ing had to abandon that horse forty
miles this side of Sioux City.
General Grant is jaded and sleepy,
but Pete is confident the General will
carry him to Chicago a winner Pete
himself looks well and slept here till
yesterday afternoon
doc" Middleton is back in the race,
having started at Sioux City, register
ing at Galva. John Berry made the
start from here at noon, taking adj
vantage of the tired condition of Rat
tie Snake Pete's horse. Berry is now
in the lead.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-29
The Gulf,s prospecttve FIash L.ebt.

VELAsCo, Tex. June 24.-The United
States Light House Board steamship
Pansy has arrived off the mouth of
the Brazos river to begin construct
ing the largest light house on the
Gulf or Atlantic coast. 1t will be
the only fash light on the eastern
coast of the United States except the
one at Cape HatteraS. The tower will
be iron. lined with brick, 92 feet above
high tide, and is to cost $4,000.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-29
-Four CIeveIanders Probably lost.

CLEVELAND, O., June ga row boat
turned upside down was found floating
in the lake a mile or so off shore Mon
day morning. Herman Coerbecl5. Will
liam Eldridge. John Wagner and Fred
Heil1e hired a row boat Sunday morn
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-29
Cut in Two by a Train.

WICHITA, Kan. June 24.-Reubea
Bates. an old citizen of Caldwell, was
instantly killed in that city last even
ing by a Rock Island passenger train
running over him His body was cut
in two at the waist
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-29
Rusipess Me, Dro,vn.a

NEWTON, Mass. June 23.-The bod
les of Robert E. Phillips and Arthur
Mead were found in Charles river this
morning, their death being the result
of a canoeing accident. Both were
prominent members of the chamber of
com merce.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-29
Died In His Pfay.

GUTHRIE, Ok. June PA five-year-
old son of Samuel Atherton was in
stantly killed before his mothers eyes
to-day. A large lot of stone had been
piled up in the yard preparatory to
building. and the little fellow in his
play pulled the pile over upon him,
crushing his skull and BODY.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-29
A New Iron MIL.

FINDLAY, o.. June 23.-H. c. Frick.
of Homestead, Pa, and Ben Butter
worth, of Cincinnati. are negotiating
to build large iron and steel mill in
this city to manufacture Heckert's pro-
jectiles. In case they build they viii
employ l. 900 men.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-29

FRESH News = She-'-So she reached
Paris Yesterday! How wonderful il is that
the news can be sent so safely over the
ocean cable through SO many miles OF salt
watern He-"Yes; and be so fresh-"-
Yankee Blade
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-29
Removing a source of Peril.

Danger is near when the kidneys grow in
active. The source of peril is removable
with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which
unauestionably averts Bright's disease, dla-
betes, gravel and other ruinous maladies
attributable. in the first instance, to a dor
mant condition of the kidneys and bladder:
A healthful impulse to the performance OF
the functions of these organs is speedily
communicated by the Bitters. which like
wise removes constipation, malaria, liver
trouble and dyspepsia
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-29
Seven Lives Lost by Fire at Duluth
Mimi.

DULUTH, Mimi, June 22-The Bun
nell building. ive-story Ere trap, was
DESTROYED by fire shortly after mid
night, causing loss of $40, 1000. In the
building We're ten people, many OF
them women and children.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-29

PREAcHER-"I say. Sammie, your mother
tells me that she pays you for being good
DO you think that is rights" Sammle-'-On
course 1 do. L don't want to be good for
nothing in this world"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-29

PIMPLEs are inexpressibly notifying
Remedy-Glenn's Sulphur Soap-
HILLS Halr and Whisker Dye, SO cents
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-29

An ADVERTISEMENT FOR TIE DAT.-"The
young lady to WHOM became engaged at
the ball last night Is hereby requested 70
serG her name and address 10 the Office of
tl.,S paper ,s-I SecoiO.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-29

WHEN moneys tight il means it's locked
ap It's sometimes this wey with man.
Philadelphia Times
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-29

JUST when the coffee thinks It has good
grounds for complaint, the egg drops IN anc
settles the whole business.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-29

FL CHENEY & Co., Toledo, O., Proprs. of
Halls Catarrh Cure, offer 500 reward for
any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by
taking Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for tes-
timonials, free Sold by Druggists, 75c-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-29

WHILE a baby doesn't require much space
in a sleeping car, there is hardly anyone but
would give il a wide berth
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-29

81 DON'T find the variety you mention IN
the fare'' Its there, though, in the hash
every day''-Inter Ocean.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-29

CLOSE RELATIoNs-The anecdote met the
short story, and said: '.Ah, how are you!
We're related, aren't wee" $50 I've been
told,'' replied the short story. And then
they both rushed into print together
Truth
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-29

"WELLr' said the philosophic fisherman.
as he drew his line out of the water, Il lost
the fish, but suppose am entitled to re-
bait n-WaShin gton Star.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-29

NERVOUS and bilious disorders, sick head
ache, indigestion, loss OF appetite ana con-
Situation removed by Beecham's Pills.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-29

THE best thin- going-Au uuwelcone
guesL-Yaie Record
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-29

= MAN wiki l. cast to hls eye ought 10 be
able TO throw glances.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-23
WEsT VIRGINIA BRIEFS.
Interesting and Nswsy State Happenings Boiled
Down for HaatY Reading.

Interesting and Nswsy State Happenings Boiled
Down for HastY Reading
A Morgan county farmer cut 30 900
hoop poles this winter.
An oil well was struck few days
ago on Buck Run, in Richie county,
which is.running at the rate Of one
thousand barrels day.
For the first time in the history Of
the West Virginia University it has a
first-class musical organization, com.
posed entirely If students, and which
organization will soon make tour
of the principal cities Of the State,
where the best instrumental and vocal
music Of the University will be render
ed. They willtravel in a private car.
The Berkeley Springs Water Works
and Improvement Company will soon
enter into a contract with some re-
sponsible firm to build the water
works, and in about ninety days after
the work is begun will he able to sup
ply customers with water FROM the
Warm Springs. They will also put
in an electric light plant in time for
the summar season.
peasants county has an oil boom
and land is being leased in all parts q
the county The whole county is
considered in the oil belt, and that oil
or gas will be found in the "Big In
jun sand through all the upper and
back parts Of the county, The rush
to secure>territory il something unprc-
cedented in that vicinity, and the
farmers are happy over the receipt of
good rentals and bonus money.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-23

NJ ~ y 4 Z
The Hawaiian argument may be
proftably supended until we shallhavc
heard from Mr.. Blonnt. Though lie
has sailed on the revenue cutter Rush,
this does not Indicate hurry. lie will
stay on the islands long enough To hear
all sides and satisfy himself Of the true
situation. Mr.. Blount expects TO re
turn to the United States in three
months. At least two weeks Of that
time will be spent upon tile ocean in
going and returning The waiting at
titudeof the United States willno doubt
stimulate the friends and enemies Of
the annexation movement 10 put their
best foot forward The food Of Ha-
waiian correspondence now illuminate
ing the columns Of some Of our esteem
contemporaries gives an inkling Of
what may be expected. Mr.. Blunt
will get amusement as well as instruc
tion out Of his embassy. If fun VIII
make man fat be oughtto come back
TO US much improved in weight.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-23

Mr.. Cleveland yesterday refused u
TO appoint one Of his nephews to Office
when besought 10 do 50 by a Western
Congressman. saying: !" There Is too
much 81 that sort Of thing" There
hasneyer been any question about Mr..
Cleveland's views on nepotism. The
marvel is that any QUO vithintelligence
enough ID Be a Congressman should
have had the temeriiy II attempt to
work change IN them.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-23

The Directors Of the Worlds Fair
are in state ii mind because only
half Or the exhibitors have come 70
time. Wherever the responsibility for
this discreditable state u Affairs may
lie and the fact that the tardiness il
so general suggests some central source
and cause OF 1.-THE inevitable effect
win be rush and confusion in the com
ing weeks, entailing both lsss 10 the
belatcd exhibitors and dlsappoint-
mont 70 The visitors.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-23

The no disappointment" rule il Be.
ing proven BY exceptions, the latest
having been that made By the Presi.
dent ID the case Of a woman originally
appointed Postmaster at Petersburg
ILL.,, By President Arthur, and reap.
pointed BY President Cleveland during
his first term, bat who failed Of con-
frmation BY the Republican Senate.
Her return to Office nov viii enable hei
TO complete the term begun ii 1883.
Mr.: Cleveland respects the equities ii
making such reappointments; yet there
il no danger that their number viii b
50 large as to constitute the Office hold
ing class the creation Of which he il
DESTROYS Of avoiding.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-23
III THEIR GLORY /.

We wont give any names, but tie
people en- judge pretty well who they
are, f5ytliey are ~ bright And cheer
fRll i word to likewise il sufficient.
Do yott catch ON If not call att W. r.
Fishers, KIg street. and see the biggest
line Of Z ok stoves and ranges in the
town 50 very, cheap.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-23

The rule Of our Presidents has al
most invariably been 70 turn consuls
out and give their places to the faith
full, the latter being general ! ex Con
gressmen. The competency Of candi-
dates has been litlle4considered; poll
teal influence has generally decided
whether on not the applicant for con
snlship was successful Whether lie
was or was not a person who could I'M
crease our trade with the country ID
which he was sent was not taken into
account. In numberless eases good
Americans have been made foreign
consuls only because they wanted to
60 abroad, and could not do what they
wanted unless the government paid
their expenses Generally they found
four years enough, hnd did not strug-
gle for retention u do anything 10 de.
serve it. Presidents who desired the
aid Of Congressman for administrative
measures 81 policy offered the hon,
orable members the gilded bride 81
consulship. and thereby won them sup
port. This sort offolly, Or worse thar
folly, has gone on long enough. Eu
rope, largely through her consul sys
tenn, has much larger proportion d
trade, with South America for In
stance, than she should have, OF thar
she would have if American consul
had been II all cases chosen as her
were, and because u their capabilit,
70 get trade.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-23

The suppose petrified serpents found
near Canon City. Col, tarn out to be
casts Of the trunks Of giant palm trees.
The fossil land serpent isgetting 70 be
almost a. much discredited, IS that fos-
sil item Of the summer resorts, the pct
rifying seaserpent.