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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-20
Laplanders at the Fair,

When the next worlds fair is held it
is not probable there viii be any Lap
landers present Ten years ago there
were twenty-seven thousand Lapland-
ers. Now there are only eleven thou
sand. Death and amalgamation are
making away with them as distinc-
tive branch of the human family.
Ethnologically this may be the truth.
1t doesn't seem to agree very well with
what old King Bull, the head of the
Midway colony, claims for himself and
family. Bull says he is one hundred
and twelve years old. His son, Balls
Bull, he says is ninety years of age
Balls Hygd Bull. the grandson, is sew
enty-three. Balls Hygd Bull has a
daughter fifty-nine years old, and her
son is forty-one. The grandson of Balls
Hygd Bull has son tIyenty-nine years
old. The daughter of this twenty
nine-year-old Bull Is fourteen. and she
has little girl two years old Thus,
it appears, according TO old King Bull.
that eight generations OF his family are
living
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-20
WEEKLY CROP REPORT.
Rain Breaks the Drought IA q Number OF
States.

WASHING TON, July 12--The follow
ing is the weekly crop report:
New Mexico-SeFere drought broke by
copious rains; every thing improving rapidly.
Arizona-Good rains in eastern portion Of
territory; water scarce in other sections All
reports are favorable.
Utah-Good growing weather; rain much
needed; irrigated crops looks well; grain well
headed.
Washing on-Mors rain aud warmer weather
needed, especially for late wheat
Oregon-Rain of great benefit 10 cereal crops;
hay and barley harvest progressing, good
crops; wheat harvest begins in few days:
hops excellent few lice; corn needs warmer
weather
MiSsouTi-Excessive rains damaged crops in
west central counties. fine harvest weather
nlinois-Wheat harvest completed in south
ern portion; cutting Of hsy, oats and rye pro
crossing; some oats lodged corn good
ADMINISTRATORS injured beyond recovery
by drought: wheat thin heading short but
filling well, some rust; rye harvesting begun;
potato bugs numerous; corn doing finely
Iowa-Haying and win ter wheat harvest In
progress
North Dakota-Wheat Is generally headed in
all sections. corn and potatoes in fine condi-
ton
South Dakota-Corn in remarkably fine con
dition; effect Of drought not so bad was sup
posed
Nebraska-Corn has grown well and contin-
ues in excellent condition except in northeast
section, where rain Is again needed: wheat and
rye harvest progressing well; yield light but
Of good quality.
Kansas-Corn tasseling well; oat harvest pro
crossing: wheat threshing in southern portion
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-20

CHAPTER z.
'"The Norcross affair."" as it had come
to be called with the brutal fippancy of
the newspapers, was ten days old. The
wonder and the horror of it all were on
the wane for every one but those i'm
mediately connected with it, and for
the detectives, whose professional pride
and pecuniary interests were involved
in the solution of mystery which
threatened to prove insoluble.
1t was becoming difficult for the most
enterprising of reporters to CLEAN
fresh items concerning it for the col
umns of his especial daily. The freshest
were
That Eugene Norcross proposed go
ing to Europe for an extended tour of
the continent Might perhaps be gone
years"
That Eugene Norcross had offered a
reward of five thousand dollars for the
apprehension of the murderer or muir
derers."
That ''the detectives were on the trail
of an unknown woman who had been
admitted to the house on the fatal Fri
day OF the murder
That ''Mr. Norcross had preserved
the strictest silence on the subject, re-
manned closely confined to the house in
Esplanade street, and sternly refused to
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-20

midst, seemed to partake of the spirit
OF revelry. For several days previous
to the Fourth the interest in the COM
ing event had been waxing greater and
greater as the expected treat drew near,
and the pent-up enthusiasm of the pa
triotic spirits burst forth and found mo-
mentary relief in the surreptitious dis
charge of something with a bang to it,
and the louder the bang the greater the
relief. The hardy youngster of the
street made himself exceedingly pro-
miscuous by the din which he created
whenever he found himself in place
apart from the presence of the blue
coated preservers of the city'S peace,
and he kept it up SO assiduously day
and night that quietly -disposed people
had a hard time of it trying to get
more than three consecutive winks
Of sleep at a time. This is nothing
new, of course on the Fourth of July,
but it did seem as though the frecrack-
ers were better this year and went off
with louder bang, and the torpedoes
were larger and more reliable and
made twice the usual noise. The guns
and cannons were ON their good beha-
vior also and fairly rent the atmosphere
in their efforts to swell the volume of
sound that was being poured forth in
honor of American independence, Co
lumbus and the worlds Fair.
AS has been said, the grand attrac-
ton was Jackson park. There from
morning till night no sound Of guns or
fireworks was heard, as the discharge
of any such was in the interest of pub
lie peace and property strictly prohib-
tied, but when night came there was
racket and fireworks enough to satisfy
the wishes of the most hilarious cele-
orator on the grounds The pyrotech-
mics were all in the charge of author
lied persons who were skilled in their
use, and they were confined to the
water front where they were not likely
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-20
TTo BE coxT1EUED.I
Do Not Deceive the Children.

When the children are i'll, do not tell
them that the medicine is 'nice," when
You know that 1t is positively nauseous;
do not induce them to swallow the dose
under the pretense that it is good.
Children never forget white lies of this
sort, and their confidence once shaken
never regains frmness. Better by far
tell the truth. that it is disagreeable,
but necessary to their health, and you
desire them to take it at once. Ten to
one they will swallow it with half the
trouble of coaxing and worry OF words,
and love you better for your firm and
decided manner. Don't teach the chill
dren by your example to tell white lies
to each other and to their neigh bors.
Guard your lips and bride you- tongue.
if you desire to have the coming gencr-
alton truthful-Farm and Fireside.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-20

ninety by one hundred and fifty feet
The lease for a year cost five thousand
five hundred dollars. Arrangements
have been made for different classes.
The lower floor contains an auditorium
proper, called the intermediate depart
ment- Three wings reach out from this,
in which are respectively the primary,
junior and senior departm ents-
A series of curtains makes it possible
to throw all four rooms into one. From
each there is a good view of the plat
form, which is situated in the rear of
the building. Above is gallery. The
entire seating capacity will be twelve
hundred. A library is in the front,
which may be used as a reading room.
1t will be occupied by the American
Bible society. A rare exhibit OF Bibles.
including many old manuscripts, viii
here be shown.
The building was erected by contri-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-20
June Receipts.

Nearly two and three-fourths million
people paid to pass through the gates
at the fair during the month of June.
OF this number over two and one-half
million were adults. and the others
were children. During May the paid
admissions numbered 1,050, OBJ, %, S25
being children. This is an increase of
over 100 per cent for the month The
average daily attendance during May
was little over 1880. For June it
was nearly 90, 900. The gate receipts
for May were 1913. 312- Is. For June
they amounted to nearly 81 500. CO.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-20
The PHILADELPHIA at Rio JapsIro.

WAsHINGToN. July IA cablegram
was received at the navy department
announcing the arrival of the cruiser
Philadelphia at Rio Janeiro. She viii
remain at Rio long enough to coal and
then proceed to Valparaiso, Chill, where
she will stop for further instructions
The instructions will be to proceed to
Samoa, unless the state of affairs in
Peru and Chilli require her presence
there. She has been eighteen days in
going from New York to Rio.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-20
Ravages of Yellow Fever

PHILADELPHIA, July 12.-The brig
Oderilla, Capt Holland, has arrived
here from Santos. Brazil The captain
is the only survivor Of the original
crew, eight men having succumbed to
the ravages of yellow fever Capt
Hollands description of the misery and
sufferings from yellow fever in Santos
are heartrending. Thousands have
been stricken with the disease and have
died Business was at a complete
standstil1 and there were forty-fve
vessels lying in the Santos river with
out crews Anchored near the Oderilla
were fully twenty vessels, every one of
which had lost their captain
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-20
SAVINGS BANK FAILURE.
The Largest of Its Kind In Missouri Sus
ponds at Kansas City.

ponds at Kansas City.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, July 12.-The
Kansas City Safe Deposit and Savings
bank at Eighth and Delaware streets
made an assignment yesterday to Walter
j. Bales, one of its stockholders, and
w. d. Mcleod, its legal counsel The
liabilities are 81, 700, 900 and the assets
are placed at about 100000. The as
signment was due to the stringency in
the money market
The institution was the largest saw
ings bank in the state. just prior to
the uneasiness about month ago,
when the bank suspended payment on
demand checks, it had 1O,3S3 deposit
ors. The average of deposits was $500.
The bank successfully withstood run
about three years ago and was con-
sidered to be invincible. AS conse-
quence, its deposits increased from a
little less than $1,000, 900 in 1892 to the
present figure. In the same time it
gained nearly 1000 depositors-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-20
To Guard Arain<t an IJprisipr.

LOUISVILLE, KY, July IA negro
uprising is feared at Bardwel as the
result of the recent lynching of Miller,
the negro who foully murdered the
Ray sisters The mayor of Bardwelf
has telegraphed to PadHcah for 100
Xinchesters
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-20
Ruckeye Cheese.

MANSFIELD, o., 5uly 12.-Twenty-
i've families sick and several persons
at the point of death is the result
OF eating cheese made by a local con-
Germ and sold by a groceryman- The
victims suffer intensely. Doctors differ
as to the cause.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-20

crump1ed morning paper. She had
tainted What she read for herself
was simply some hideous staring head
lines:
a FOUL AND MYSTERIOUS MURDER
ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMEN
IN THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS
FOUND DEAD IN HER OWN LIBRARY.
ONE OF OUR wEALTHIEsT MEN, EUGENE
NORCROSS,
SAID TO BE ALMOST INSANE
OVER THE DEATH
OF HIS
LOVELY YOUNG WIFE.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-20
WHITE CITY GOSSIP.
The Great Exposition on the Co
lumbar Fourth Of July.
a Memorable Event Among All Nations
ut the Fair-Some Strange Features
of the Celebration-New Build
ings Opened.
Especial chicaso Correspondence

+ A l. l. tn e
Fourth of July
eel e br atoms
ever witnessed
in Chicago that
which has just
transpired was
far and away
the most mem
orable. Jackson
park was the
head center of
the festivities,
but the whole
city, including
+ b e countless
hosts of foreign
ers and stran-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-07-20

PoETs utter great and wise things which
they do nos themselves uuderstand.-Piato.
Democratic messenger., 1893-04-15
r.rribl. Punishment, For n Cook.

There is a popular little restaurant on
Washington square whose proprietor is
bearded Frenchman of fierce mien. The
restaurant markets close" as good house
wives say who never buy more meat and
vegetables than are certain to be used.
This Frenchman Is always very particular
about marking Off from the carte du jour
any dish the supply of which has been ex-
hauste,l. in order that his customers may
not have to I've informed. after ordering a
dish. that is ''all out" lie depends upon a
tip from the second cook when a dish is
about out. but the other night the tip did
not reach him until it came in the form
of n customers protest about not getting
something still ON the menu. Then that
fierce Frencl,man stalked over to the dumb
waiter well which connects with the base
ment kitchen, and this is translation OF
the conversation which followed, the voice
being that of the second cook:
Fierce Frenchman observation-disclosures
Voicc-M sieur.
"The chicken croquette. it is out, eh."
Yes, ms sieur."
"You have hitherto me so informed per
haps:"
"Oh. m sieur. one forgets sometimes when
it is busy"
"Alphonse.'
'M'sieur:"
do you know what will happen TO you
this night when with us all you dine:''
"Ah, m'sieur.''
You will get n cup of tea instead of wine
with your dinner. That is what will hap
PEN
Groans from the lower regions.-New
York Sun
Democratic messenger., 1893-04-15
Auisfnric GuilInfine.

a guillotine 100 years old and guaran-
tecd as having figured in very conspic-
nous and tragic manner during the Reign
of Terror mt Feurs, a little town in the
neighborhood of Montbrison, in the de
partment of the Loire, is at the present
moment the great attraction at an old curl
osity shop in the Temple quarter. 1t had
remained for long time in the lumber
room Of the local marie. when it was sold
mt auction with various other articles and
fell into the hands of person living in
Paris, who finally deposited it in one of his
cellars. y few days ago the shopkeeper in
question purchased it. and the guillotine
now occupies prominent position on the
footpaih in front of his establishment.
Crowds assemble to examine the lugubri-
ous machine. which is in fair state of
preservation. though, as a spectator re-
marked, il seems to have seen great deal
of service In point of shape it differs little
from the giillotine with which NJ. Deibler
carries out the stern behests Of the law, but
its construction is less complicated. 1t is
painted red and is surmounted with a
roughly carved Phrygian cap, while into
the wood below have been cut the words.
An ii de In Republiqne." The knife. how
ever. is lacking, it having possibly been re-
moved expresslyat the close of the Reign of
Terror-Paris Cor. London Telegraph.
Democratic messenger., 1893-04-15
Ii Should BE in Every House.

J. u. Wilson, 37l Clay ST.. Sharpsburg,
Pa, saws he will not he without DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Gods. that il has cured his
wife who was threaten Il with Pneumo
mia after an aitact nf LA Grippe" when
various other remedies and several phvsi-
cinns had done her no good Robert Bar
her, of Cookspou. Pa. claims Dr. Kings
New discovery has done him more good
than anything he ever used for Lung
Trouble. Nothing like H. Try H. Free
Trial Bottles nj =. ID. Cntingham & Cn s
Drug Store Large bottles j0c. and $l.O0.
Democratic messenger., 1893-04-15
Three Tall Rrotherx.

The life of n Maine wOodsman and hunt
or is very healthy" said Mr.. Charles r.
Hayden Of Auburn, ''and it is not an un-
usual thing that men who follow the life
from boyhood develop into the veritable
giants Of old. While was at Castle Hill.
Aroostook, | made the acquaintance of
three brothers, who were said to be the
tallest men in the county. Their names
were Allie. Elihu and Elidad Frank. These
three brothers, laid along in n line on the
floor, would measure 81 feet to an inch in
their stocking feet and without their caps
on Two Of them were more than feet
tall, and the other one was little less. Old
Mr. Frank. their father. was taller than any
of them. Their occupation is that of woods
men, farmers. hunters and horse swappers' -
Lewiston Journal
Democratic messenger., 1893-04-15

The reputation of the "Maliby
House." Baltimore, for first-class accom-
modations and low rates is fully sustain
ed under the present management. This
fact with its central location should rec
ommend IL TO all travellers.
Democratic messenger., 1893-04-15

Fine Job Printing cheap at
the messenger" office.
Democratic messenger., 1893-04-15
ODDS AND ENDS.
. car,l is equivalent TO a cali.

The card is equivalent TO call.
Childish laughter is the echo of heavenly
music.
The Turks say. The advice of woman is
good for women"
Gaussone. the great physician, was the
son of bricklaycr.
a mans second childhood begins when
woman gets hold of him.
The word 'licorice" is of Greek origin
and means sweet root"
Make money your god, it will plague you
like the devil.-Fieliing.
Missouri has SO newspapers; Illinois,
l,ili; Kansas. 165; Texas. 5i2
Copyright is a simple thing compared to
what it was 20 or 100 years ago.
The city of New York cares for IS 900 lu-
natics mt n cost of S625, 600 n year.
In i635 tulip bulb was sold in Holland
for $500 IL weighed no grains.
The handsomest man in congress is Allan
Cathcart Durborow, Jr., of Illinois.
There is not lizard or snake north Of the
southern extremity of Hudson's bay.
Discussions are useless in many cases
and frequently lead to bitter quarrels
F.urOptstuS alTeauy dppreciate american
works Of art better than our own people do.
An American flag made entirely Of acorns
is curiosity exhibited by Baltimore man.
The father of Sir IInmphry Davy was n
woo,icarver aud intended his son for that
business.
In guiding the good ship Hospitality, let
the host take for his compass the ease Of
his guest.
Love is so blind that many men can't tell
| the difference between an heiress and
typewriter.
Prices for cattle and horses, il is said, are
lower than since 1876. and there is little de-
mand Mt that.
Two hogs stolen from farmer near
Fairbury. Ills, were recovered in a bed at
the home Of the thief.
State secrets rarely leak out in Russia.
Any person who divulges one. if discovered,
is whirled Off to Siberia.
Ripe bananas put up in cans with con-
densed milk are said to make nutritious
food for those who like the flavor
The Vatican will profit largely by the Gre
alton Of the new cardinals. Each recipient
Of n red hat will pay $500 to the pope's
household in fees. This is a large sum in
proportion to a cardinals salary, which is
only 81, 800 year
Democratic messenger., 1893-04-15

Made on IIygenic Principle, they
give elasticity and ease to every step
taken by the wearer.
DO you suffer with Corns ?
Do you suffer with Bunions? j?
DO you suffer with Callosi-
ties OF the Sole or Heels ?
DO you suffer with Inverted
Nails ?
You will find relief by wearing Shoes
modelled after the natural foot. with
broad soles and low heels, giving room
for five toes instead Of two or three,
and allowing every muscle freedom.
Democratic messenger., 1893-04-15
Electric IsittcrS.

This remedy is becoming So well known
and So popular as Ia need no special
mention All who have us-d Electric
Biiiers sing til" same song at praise.-A
pcrer medicine does not exist and it Is
guaranteed 10 do all that is claimed Elec
tric BiiteIs will cure all diseases Of til,
Liver aud Kidneys. will remove Pimples
Bnls. Salt Rheum and other affection,
caused 10y impure hood.-Will driv,
Malaria from the system and prevent u,
well MS cure nj Malaria fevers. For cur,
OF Headache. Constipation and lndires
tion Try Electric Biiters Entire salts
iaclion guaranteed. or money refunded
Price soc. aud 81 10 per bottle at =. ID
Cottingham & Co.'S Drugstore.
Democratic messenger., 1893-04-15
The Real Name.

The name ofehe national capital must be
that of Washington. and in order that its
significance should not be ignored, it was
iccrccd that it should be The City Of
Washington" II is not "Washington
City" and Ia call it Washington. d. c."
takes away all Significance and brings il
down To the level Of the crossroads village
or the country courthouse The official and
legal and appropriate designation is The
City Of Washington" 30 let il he written
AMI used hcncetor;h in honor of the Father
of His Country York Advertiser.
Democratic messenger., 1893-04-15
AT THE TABERNACLE.
DR.. TAlMAGE ON THE DARK FEA-
TURES OF LIFE IN THE CITY.

The Vicious and Criminal Flock to the City
From All Seetions-They Are Awake
when Other People Sleep-Sireet scenes
ut Midnight.
Democratic messenger., 1893-04-15

stop the ,snawIng oi an empty stomach or
to warm stockin.slcss feet. Take bread,
take r,iment. take medicine as well rs take
prayer There Is great deal of common
sense in what the poor woman said to the
city missionary when he was telling her
how she ought tn love Cod and serve him.
Oh said she. If YOU were ~ poor and
cold as ! am and as hungry, YOU could
think of nothing else
\ great deal Of what is called Christian
work goes for nothing for the simple rea-
son it is not ,..sIctic;:l. after the battle of
Antirtam man ,,nt out Of an ambulance
with Il bag of tracts, and he went ,iistribut-
ing the tracts. anl George Stuart. one Of
the best Christ ian men in this country. said
to him: What are you distributing tracts
for now. There are $500 men bleeding to
death Bind up their wounds and then
distribute the tracts"
COMMON SENSE CHRISTIAN WORK.
We want more common sense in Chris
tan work, taking the bread Of this life in
riic hand and the bread of the next life in
.he at her hand no such inapt work n
that done by the Christian man who dur
ing the last war went into "A hospital with
tracts. aud coming to the bed of a man
whose !. = had been ampn,ated gave him
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1893-06-16
Grain Prospects

East Oregonan.
Charles Marsh, who was in town
from his Athena farm, says there 10
yet no evidence Of any damage to
grain in that locality.
w. A. Sample says that rain
would be timely and welcome in
Cold Spring.
Sol. j. Wormley came down from
Athena along the north side Of the
Wild Horse, and saw pretty grain
fields the entire distance. Pros
! poets have not lcssened.
Dir. Morrow was called to Echc
| Wednesday. Down there grain
reaches above the waist, has headed
out and is filing nicely.
A. ID. Leedy reports that untav-
orable weather for two or TIRES
days past has rendered crop pros.
poets somewhat problematical
| about Helix The Helix bank has
suspended in consequence, but
that of Vanscyle is withstanding
q heavy pressure.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1893-06-16
James Gordon Bennett.

Only few weeks ago the name
Of James Gordon Bennett disap-
peared from the editorial columns
of the New York Herald, to the
surprise of everybody. Then came
the news that the eccentric though
brilliant proprietor had decided to
take the property in the hands of
close corporation, himself being
the principal owner, with trusted.
employees interested with him--all
to prevent litigation in case Of his
death. AS lift prove the precaution
we'll taken, few days ago he met
with severe accident while coach
ing, and now the gravest fears are
entertained for his recovery. The
present Bennett was born in New
York in 1841, and heis the only son
of the Herald's founder, and until
now has been its sole proprietor
since his fathers death. He has
never married. He has lived
abroad almost constantly for years,
yet manages the Herald with a
masterly hand.