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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-23
THE PROCESSION To TIE scAFFoLn.

The procession to the scaflold was a
small one. Mr.. Burke. the warden, went
to Schneider's cell and, standing By the
door, read the death warrant. Then he
turned aud Schneider was led out from his
room. TheY started on their short and dis
tressing walk First came the warden Of
the Jail; beside him walked Robert Strong,
the guard, who adjusted the rope about
Schneider's neck, and who performed the
same service for Guiteau. Then came
Schneider himself, staggering and sup.
portedon either side by one Of the guards
Of the jail. Then came the minister, fol-
lowed bytwo guards, in case their services
might be needed. This was all.
The line of march was from the south
east corridor through the big rotunda and
into the northwest corridor, in which the
execution took place. A squad OF six
policemen maintained order and cleared /,
passage way through the crowd for the
little group of men to pass along.
There was but the bricfe.t Of delay when
the scatfuld was reached. There was Il
brief prayer, the warden having had an
arrangement with the clergy that not more
than few minutes should be consumed.
AND ALL WAS OVER.
The signal was given, the rope in tho
cell was pulled. The trigger snapped Tho
drop fell, and Howard j. Schneider. with
rope about his neck, fell half dozen
feet and all was over.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-23

When Baby was sick, we gave Aer Sastoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Cas,osia.
When she had Children, ehe gave them Castoria
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-23

Piles permanently cured no pain. DIR
Reed, l@ South 18th Street, Philadelphia.
Send for circular,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-23

That euro Of Geo'ge W. Turner Of Galway,
n. Y, Of scrofula by Hoods SarsaparIlla, was
one Of the nost remarkable on record.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-23

l have passed the greater portion Of
the last seven years among the poasantry
Of Europe. Not only has this associa-
ton been with the lowly upon the road
beside their shrines; at public fountains
where the back breaking loads are
drawn; among the men and maid SER
wants OF great hotels and little mus:
with the yeriest clots III fields and vine
yards; among the shepherds Of the
mountains and plains, and with this
manner Of folk from the cabins of Shet.
and to the huts of Apulia into which
shines the sun from across the Ionian
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-23

The estimated cost on the Mispillion
river improvements is 100000. Last
years River and lIarbor act allowed the
sum of $4,000 That amount is now
under expenditure.
MrEDERKGLL RIVER
The estimated cost on improvement ts
in Murderki!l river is $4,000 At last
session of Congress there was $1,000 APP
propriated. The work is now under
contract.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-23
HARD ON THE J0uRYALIsrs.

How Secretary Thurber UnconsciousIy
Crushed Two, Prominent Newspaper
Men.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-17
To Democratic Editors.

In order that the democrats of Kan
sas may not be led to believe the false
statements concerning the democratic
county convention in Barton county to
be found in the Kansas City Times it
is only necessary to state that the
young man who reports for the Times
is republican reporter on republi-
can paper, is the city clerk of Great
Bend, appointed by the same republi-
can mayor and approved by the same
republican council that approved the
leader of the thirteen boilers and So
called stalwarts as city attorney of
Great Bend, Notwithstanding there are
several young republican attorneys in
the city, with much better ability than
the stalwart, and who would have
been glad to get the appointment as
city attorney. Put this and that to-
gether. boys. and you can understand
the whole scheme.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-17
IRRIGATION.
Keep The Ball Rolling; There Are Mil
lions in it for Western Kansas.

The Topeka Press of the 9th inst.
contains the following:
Secretary Mohler of the state board
of agriculture has just returned from
Great Bend where he attended the
irrigation convention which closed its
deliberations yesterday, and speaking
of the convention said: SIT was a
large and very enthusiastic meeting of
representative men who have the well
fare of the western part of the state at
heart. With so much enthusiasm and
enterprise as was brought together in
that convention, nothing but good re-,
suits will follow. All phases of irriga-
ton were discussed, and ably so, by
persons well versed on the subject. 1t
was decided at yesterdays meeting to
call an interstate convention to meet at
Salina on the zSth of September"
'Why have it inter -state?"
Because there is an arid district
extending from the Gulf to the British
possessions on the north and this is the
district that the residents of the west
ern part of this state, as well as the
citizens of Texas, Nebraska, Oklahoma
and the Dakotas want the United
States congress to experiment with.
By combined effort it can be more
easily accomplished. All that the peo-
pie want congress to do is to do the
experimental work at the expense of the
federal government, and if it is found
practicable then the states will get
needed legislation. If this district
got suitable water it would produce the
greatest crops of any country on the
globe, and it is therefore worth the
while and expense of experiments.
The convention appointed committee
to get up circular letter which will be
sent to every county of these states,
and ask that each send three delegates
to the Salina convention, and am sure
that great results will be accomplished.
l am sure that 1 will use every effort
to encourage the project, and 1 hope to
see it succeed
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-17

was going to kick aad ought to have
comminced kicking sooner" (Repub-
lican applause.) Mr.. Palmer was called
upon to tell his experience in the first
democratic convention he was ever in
in Barton county, but declined. A
young delegate from the second ward
who was not aware of where all the
enthusiasm came flom. moved that
all democrats present who are in
sympathy with this movement inau-
gurated here tonight stand up and be
counted" It was an distressingly
inopportune move, as the republican
politicians present saw in a moment
as they remarked: 'sThat's a mistake
bad move-it will be give away"
etc. The motion prevailed, however,
and the boys stood up and were
counted-THIRTEEN sTRoNGl This
was the cap sheaf the crowning act IN
the comedy of errors" and photo
graph of the faces of the two leaders.
Jimmie and Marshal Ney. when they
hurriedly made the count and discov-
cred the unlucky 49," would be gem
in any art gallery.
Thus ended chapter first in the
history of ''the misguided thirteen"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-17
To the Public.

STERLING. Kan, August Is, 1898.
10 the Voters of the TOentaeth Judicial
District:
From members of all political parties
have received many petitions, per-
sonal letters, and oral requests to per-
nit the use of my name as an Inde-
pendent Candidate for the Office Of
judge of our district, at the coming
election: and in justice to everybody
| think l ought to give some public
acknowledgement of these friendly
tokens. and also to give an open an
swer, that there may be no mistaking
the situation so far as I an concerned.
L presume that by the term ''Independ-
ent Candidate" it is to become can
didate upon a petition under our new
law governing such matters. Now
am not an Office seeker, and am lot a
candidate for any Office; yet question
whether any man las moral right to
refuse to accept an Office, or to become
a candidate for Office, when desired by
an apparent majority of the voters. L
believe in an independent Judiciary,
and the farther it is removed from
political influence the better. know
of no political platform which ought to
be examined by judge in order to find
authority for the determination of a
legal question at issue before him.
Now, whoever becomes a candidate
for Office, desires some show of success;
and if there shall be two or three regu-
lar party nominations, an independ-
ent candidate cannot obtain an cleo
ton. There has been one party nom-
ination already, and the republican
convention is soon TO meet. What it
may do about candidate 1 have no
means of knowing. If it shall decide
to make no regular nomination, or L
it should see proper to indorse me as
an independent candidate, l think I
will stand a fair show before the peo-
pie at the polls. If this shall be the
action of the republican convention 1
shall feel that have no discretion left
in the matter, and will make the race
as an independent candidate. shall
not attempt to influence the action of
any convention upon this question.
The Office and the officer belong to the
people and they should fill the Office
with whomsoever they prefer. The
people owe me no more than they do
any upright citizen; but owe the peo-
pie much.
If I should become a candidate,
can offer nothing by way of recon-
mendation excepting the four years
that 1 served in the same Office, and of
course it will have its proper weight
whether in my favor or against me.
Very Respectfully,
ANsEL r. CLARK.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-17

the GRAVEL BED spoken of In another
article in this paper. Going down into
and removing large quantity of quick
sand and gravel secured the necessary
water without being compelled to de-
pend on the volume of water passing
between the banks of the Platte river.
The result is just what was claimed by
Col. Patterson, viz, when the river
goes dry as it does sometimes in the
summer, it has no effect on the canal,
the same volume of water passes
through it winter or summer, No
water power exists that is so subject to
the control of man. A Description of
the cotton mill would be of interest and
1t space premits, in some future issue
we will endeavor to tell how cotton
cloth is made in western Nebraska.
This canal is also used for purposes of
irrigation, bitches are run out with lat
erals and in several places is carried
over the banks by syphons and destrib-
uted over smaller tracks of land, max
ing the value of irrigation apparent to
everyone. One man has in 10000
cabbage plants. The State Industrial
school uses this water and thousands of
dollars have been saved the state there
by and some money made from the
sale of vegetables, after the school had
been supplied. 1t makes a wonderful
difference whether you gather 500 or
fifty bushels of potatoes off an acre of
ground. The cultivation of this land
with the aid irrigation gives, is the best
illustration in the west of the fact that
it pays, by reason of increased yield
even in the best crop years we have
had. We believe there are hundred
places IN the west where duplicates of
this canal will be built. making the
places now sparsely settled, the very
center of civilization.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-17

In this issue of the DEMOCRAT will
be found a report of the action of the
convention placing In nomination a
full county ticket.
While the result of that convention
may not have been in accordance with
the wishes of all democrats of the
county, and while a different course as
to the last two-thirds of the ticket
might have been better for the future
upbuilding of the democracy of Barton
county, it would be now undemocratic
and an injustice to do anything but
abide by the decision OF The majority
of the delegates there assembled and
stand by the ticket to the finish.
That there were some honest, earn
est democrats in the convention as
delegates who, in the excitement of the
moment, were led to believe that un-
fairness was practised, there is no
consider well the whole situation, look
at the Inconsistency olf the three OF
four obstructionists who created all
the trouble, and reflect that such men
were encouraged, aidlai and abetted by
the most ultra republicans of the
county who see their ONLY hope of sue
cess in bringing about a divided dem
ocracy. Decide in your own minds
whether you waau to follow the advice
of professional republican politicians
and aid them to maintain their party
which has brought upon us the curses
which aff1ict this state and nation; or
whether you will abide by the rule of
the majority and aid in strengthening
the opposition to republicanism.
For the few men who boldly assert
that they prefer to aid the lifelong en-
emy of democracy we have no word of
sympathy or encouragement. They are
unworthy of consideration by demo-
Gratis, and are only hindrance to the
PRONUNCIATION of democratic principles
as long as they profess democracy and
fight for republicanism.
The democratic party Of Barton
county has no connection with any
other party; it is an organization by
itself and will fight for the upholding
of the principles laid down in its plat
form and believed in by it's followers.
1t has held regular convention, regu-
larly called, and nominated its candi-
dates in a regular manner, and the
only men who gainsay the statement
are either republicans or men who are
willing to be led into being manipulated
by republicans.
Consider the future as well as the
present; vote as democrats for demo-
cratic principles; forget personal differ
ences and stand by the party of the
people, and you will prove yourself true
to your fellow men.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-17
THE KEARNEY CANAL.

The following from the Irrigation
Era. of Kearney Neb., gives a practi-
cal Illustration of the great benefits
that may be derived from irrigation, or
from bringing the surface water to the
top of the ground and making it useful.
Under the heading "The Kearney
Canal" the Irrigation Era says:
One of the most interesting feats of
civil engineering in this western coun-
try is the Kearney canal. Col. w. w.
Patterson is said to have been the first
advocate of the idea. Like Banquo's
ghost it would not down, and continu-
Gus effort on his part developed the
public interest which eventually secur
ed the great undertaking.
This canal was first made by tapping
the Platte river about sixteen miles west
of the city. The fall of the river being
seven feet to the mile makes the eleva-
ton above Kearney at that point some
liz feet. The fall given the ditch is
about three feet to the mile, being run
along the side hills north of the river
to point near the city. Crossing
large valley monster dam was erect
ed, forming an immense reservoir call
ed Lake Kearney. The waste weir at
this point produces the effect on the
mind of the observer of miniature
Niagara, the fall of water being about
sixty feet. Some idea of the power
obtained can be realized when it is
seen that IS, 900 cubic feet of water
flows over this fall every minute.
The completion of the work on this
canal was made the beginning of one of
the greatest booms ever given city.
From town of 2, 500 inhabitants in
1886, Kearney advanced to a city of
the second class with a population of
10, 900 in 1890. Lots worth $3.50 in
1886 were sold in 1850 for from 1000
to $40, 600. Over three thousand cars
of building material were unloaded
during this time. The reaction that
always follows boom was not so des-
tructive as has been the case with other
cities. The splended energy that led
to the development of Kearney remain
ed with her. The Kearney Gait has
become synonymous with setting the
pace of progress and energy, she leads
the vanguard of ali other western cities,
because that great natural force OF
water has been harnessed and made to
do the bidding of the human mind.
The water power has developed the
finest electric plant in the United
States. Every newspaper, mill and
elevator together with the plow factory
is operated by this cheapest of all pow
ers. The cotton mill, the largest IN
! the United States west of Rhode Island,
built at a cost of $500, 900, Is located
! on the canal three miles from the city
proper. The power to run this mill IS
furnished by the canal at that point.
This canal has one peculiar feature,
that is that the water DOES NOT NOW
come from the river direct, but from
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-17
A Subterranean Sea.

Commencing at the foot hills of the
Dakotas and extending south into Ok
lahoma-running thence east toward
the Missouri River-the entire country
is underlaid with sand and gravel for
nation that is full of water at all times.
This territory extends along the entire
valleys of all streams running into the
Missouri or Mississippi rivers, but the
extended line of demarcation seems to
end where the limestone formation be-
gins. Extending across the entire state
depth varies from twelve to sixty feet
and so extensive is this body of water
that rivers running through its territory
never go out of their banks although
they are seldom over FIVE feet deep.
The depth to water of course is govern
ed by the altitude of the land. In
western Kansas between the Repub-
lican and Solomon or Smoky rivers, it
is well known that when you go down
~ lIlS 1INCI lCNCl YOU CCl ldAA1 OA
more water than can be used and when
the rivers rise the water in the wells
rise, thus explaining why the rivers do
not overflow their banks, the reason be-
ing that the water spreads over the en-
tire territory. Can this water be ex-
hausted by its use for irrigation? We
answer no. because sufficient water is
already stored to last an age, and as
nature is kind when kindly dealt with,
it may be expected that the increase in
rainfall will make up the loss. How
can this water be utilized? We answer
that in a great many instances a sub
terranean flow can be secured ike the
Kearney canal. In other instances a
system of pumps can be used with pro-
fit. Pumps can be used at any depth.
and with improved machinery for
operating can be made paying invest
ment.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-17

HURRAH for grand old Dick Bland
of Missouri He has served notice
on Wall Street that her dictations do
not go with him; that he will not de-
sert the democratic platform of ISo2 on
which Cleveland was elected president.
Let the western and southern demo-
cra.s stand by their principles, as laid
down in the platform on which they
went on to victory, and all will be well.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-17

One of the grandest irrigation pro-
iects ever undertaken in Arizona is one
just started near Yuma, the narrows
on the ella river The dam viii be of
solid masonry, 800 feet in length, ll0
feet high, the water front covered with
asphaltum finish. ippervious to water.
The reservoir will be twenty five miles
in length and. it is said, will be miles
wide at the widest point, and will con-
tain water sufficient to irrigate an area
of abont 81. 600 900 acres of the finest
land in the valley Of the Colorado.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-17
MASS MEETING!

All the advocates of bi-metalism,
without regard to political parties, are
invited to meet at the court house, on
next Monday, August 21, at 1:S0 p. m,
to discuss the silver question, and to
frame an appeal to Congress in behalf
of bI-metalism.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-17

KEEP in mind this fact, democrats:
The men most interested in bringing
about a split in the democratic ranks in
this county are republicans. Notice
the interest they take and the advice
they give. One young democrat whom
we believe is honest and conscientious
In his belief, but who was led off by the
'.kickers,' remarked to the writer:
ssThe worst part of this business is the
way the darned republicans are pleased.
| don't want them sucking around me,
advising or condoling with me-I'm no
republican. One of these days he
viii find out the secret OF the whole
movement as instigated and worked up
by the three or four leaders of the
straight-outs When he does, his hon
esty and manhood will spurn their
counsels as his honest manhood now
spurns the counsels of republicans.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-17
Worlds Fair Pb;lantbrouists.

Messrs. Boddie Bros, wealthy Chi
cago gentlemen, having the interest OF
their city at heart, and desiring to dis
prove the falsity of the statement that
only in boarding houses can be found
moderate priced Accommodations during
the Worlds Fair, remodeled and furn-
lshed at great expense one of their
famous absolutely fire-proof business
structures. located corner of Franklin
and Jackson streets, within short walk
ing distance of the Union Depots,
Theatres, Post Office, Board of Trade,
Steam, Elevated, Gable Roads and
Steamboats, to the Worlds Fair, furn-
ished newly throughout 500 rooms,
superb parlors, elevators, electric lights
exhaust fans to keep cool entire build
ing, named this property THE GREAT
WESTERN HOTEL, and invite the pub
lie to take their choice of rooms for
sI.OO per day, children B to II fifty
cents. Elegant restaurant and dining
rooms where fine meals are served at
30 cents, or la carte at very moderate
prices.
There would be less heard or known
of extortion and imposition connected
with the Worlds Fair were there more
public spirited. fair minded men in
Chicago as are the owners and propri-
etors of THE GREAT WESTERN HOTEL.
Our readers should write as soon as
possible to secure rooms, for they are
being taken up rapidly.-St. Paul
Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-17

A. @. PATRICK, another democratic
newspaper editor, has received the ap-
pointment of postmaster at Oskalooso,
Kansas. We congratulate Pat, and
commend Grover on his good Judge
ment.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-17
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

For Treasurer,
FRED H. MILLER,
of Great Bend.
For Register of Deeds,
HENRY ]. KLEIN,
of Lakin Township.
For County Clerk,
A. U. r. LIVESAY,
of Grant Township.
For Sheriff,
JOHN JOHNSTON,
of Hoisington.
For Surveyor.
T. p. CHAMBERS,
of Pawnee Rock.
For Coroner,
DR.. G. L. KOCH,
of Hoisington.
For Commissioner. 1st District,
N. KEEPER,
of Lakin Township.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-17

THE Kansas State Fair will be held
at Topeka September 29th to October
7th. The premium list can be secured
by writing toL. M. Crawford. general
manager, Topeka.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-17

"We hold to the use of
both Sold and Silver as
the standard money of the
country, and to the COIN
age Of both gold and silver
Wit h O ut Discrimination
against either metal and
without charge for mint
ing."-DEMoCRATIC PLATFORM.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-17

surveyor, and ballot was taken and
Mr.. Chambers was nominated by a
vote of 81, to IL for Newcombe.
DR.. G. L. Koch, of Hoisington, was
nominated for coroner by acclamation.
The delegates from the first commits
sioner district were requested to meet
for the purpose of nominating can
dIdate for county commissioner. imme-
diately after the adjournment of the
county convention, and on motion the
convention adjourned. -
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-17

The delegates of the first commits
siOner district met and the names of
Nick Klepper, John Doherty and Chas.
Andrea were placed in nomination.
Mr.. Doherty declined to permit his
name to be used, because of his busi-
ness preventing him from serving, if
elected. A ballot was taken, resulting
Klepper II, Andrea 15. On motion
the nomination of Mr.. Klepper as the
democratic candidate for commissioner
in the first district was made unani-
NOUS
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-08-17
THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

In this issue of the DEMOCRAT will
be found a report of the action of the
convention placing In nomination a
full county ticket.