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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-04-27
LOOPING OFF THE DEAD WOOD.

Measures OF Economy Adopted by the
New Administration.
Both in the treasury department and
in the department of agriculture the
democratic administration has begun
reforms that have been long needed By
discharging the objectionable statisti-
clan and with him a great many others
who have been earnestly and seriously
drawing their salaries while merely
playing at work, Secretary Morton is
doing much to redeem his department
from the odium to which it has been so
long subject that the people very gen.
orally believe it has been justly called
the department of humbug.
He has made an excellent beginning,
and If he continues his researches he
will find that there are republicans in
the department doing little or nothing,
who have held over from Arthur's time
who rewarded democratic mag
nanimity in keeping them in by
doing all they could to get
democrats out as soon as Harri-
son succeeded Cleveland. It will be a
genuine reform to get rid OF such
barnacles, especially If they pretend
that they have been retained as indis-
pensable, when the real reason of their
retention is that they have pulled wires
and licked boots and betrayed every
party in turn. helping the democrats TO
turn out republicans and the repub-
icans to turn out democrats, in hopes
that they would thus retain their own
places
The more of these people Mr.. Morton
rotates out to support themselves by
honest work the more efficient he viii
make his department. and the more
popular he will become with all who
believe that genuine reform means
something more than keeping repub-
icans in office.-St- Louis Republic.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-04-27
THE MONEY QUESTION.
Financial Matters at Washington Daily
Imrrcviur.

Financial Matters ut Washington Daily
Improving.
Every effort ought to be made that Is
consistent with the safety Of the bust
ness interests of the country to post
pone the consideration of the currency
question until after the revision of the
tariff. Secretary Carlisle is convinced
that the monetary conditions are daily
becoming more satisfactory. Gold is
coming in in adequate amounts, and al
thoughathere have been occasional re-
newals of the foreign demand for it
there seems TO have come an end TO any
thing approaching lack of confidence in
the treasury.
The financial authorities at Washing
ton, agreeing with Mr.. Carlisle, are
hopeful that the problem can be solved
without drawing the question into the
arena of immediate political debate
The main issue on which Mr.. Cleveland
was elected was that of the tariff. That
is the issue upon which there is most
harmony among democratic congress
men. and that is the one also in which
the people of the country are mostdeep-
" concerned
The money question is no longer con-
| fined to silver coinage. It now en-
braces the whole subject of our incon-
gruous paper currency and involves the
entire system of banking. Moreover, it
cannot be determined without solu-
ton of the difficulties of those communi-
ties that have not proper banking facili-
| ties; in other words, that are not pos
sessed of proper credit tokens for the
/ transaction of their business
The settlement of such problems viii
require very many months of deep
study and thorough discussion And in
the meantime it would not be fair tc
the people who have demanded by an
enormous majority that they shall be
relieved from the burdens of tariff taxa
ton imposed upon them by the McKin-
| ley act that the reform of that act
| should be postponed
| It is probable that the administration
| will be able to take such steps as viii
| convince the country and the financial
world that a proper solution of the
monetary question viii be eventually
reached, and that in the meantime
American securities will remain safe
investments. This being done, the at
tention of those who viii be Entrusted
| with the task of reforming the tariff
| will not be distracted. and the promises
made by the democracy can be fulfilled.
IN. Y. World
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-04-27

A recent report contained the intelli-
gence that the exercises were to be held
in Festival hall, wherein President
Cleveland would make the opening adj
dress to some two or three thousand in
vited guests, and from whence hewould
set in motion the machinery of the
great fair, but we are pleased to learn
that such an arrangement has been
abandoned and the exercises are to be
held out doors where the world may be-
hold the impressive ceremonies.
The east front of the Administration
building has been selected as the most
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-04-27

The old-fashioned convent itself viii
form striking contrast to the magnif-
icent modern architecture on the fair
grounds. It's quaint walls and roof and
general ensemble of the middle ages
will give the visitor a correct idea Of
the religious architecture OF old Spain
in Columbus time. Inside the convent
will be the most valuable relics on the
fair grounds, with the possible exeep-
ton of the American Declaration of In
dependence and one or two other price
less possessions of the government IL
Illustrations of the life history of Colum-
bus and relics of the court of Ferdinand
and Isabella and of the early history of
this continent in Columbus time viii
be shown in profusion. The Columbian
relics have been gathered from every
quarter of the globe for a special exhib-
it at the worlds fair.
The story connected with the con-
vent is that early in 1892 Columbus,
while travelling on foot and in a desti-
tute condition through Spain, applied
for food of the franciscan fathers in
charge of La Rabida- He was kindly
and Hospitality received The prior.
Father de Marchena, was man of edu-
cation and culture and had a large in
auence IN the court of Ferdinand and
Isabella. Columbus explained his plans
to the prior. who became interested and
finally secured for the unfortunate nav
igator an audience with the queen OF
Spain, who with the king was then in
camp with the besieging army before
Granada. Had it not been for the good
abbot Columbus would probably never
have had an opportunity to discover the
new world.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-04-27

upon our seacoasts for wrecked marin
ers and vessels in distress This exhibit
win undoubtedly prove of great interest
to people who come from inland points.
Further to the south along the lake
shore and just beyond the grand en-
trance to the lagoon is a building
which already attracts as much atten-
ton as any at the fair. 1t is a quaint
looking structure, built upon the plan
of the old Spanish missions, and is stu
uated on an island. the outer line OF
which is protected by rough stone
embankment to shield it from the
breakers.
This queer building is aa exact repro
duction of the convent of La Rabida at
Palos, which at one time was refuge
of Columbus and his son Diego when
they were in great need of even the
bare necessaries of life Its history is
intensely interesting, and many visitors
will be drawn to it by the rare and val
liable relics and curiosities which it will
contain.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-04-27

"Da's de patrol boat, missy. Eff shs
come up t'udder side rs gwine lay low.
Eff she come dis Yves gwine out ter
meet 'er."
"Why, that's folly, Pete! We can't be
seen here" Evan began; but Miss Clay
broke in:
'sHush, Evanl We're only passen-
gers, and Pete is captain. I've crossed
with him only to learn that he knows
best"
'sReck'n yo's bout right, missy" the
black replied, quietly. ''Da circus
bossy better do all de talk he got TO
ives outen de creek. He boun' ter keep
pow'ful shet den, sholy."
The moon went down behind the up
river heights with sudden dip, and
blachness fell like cloak over the
bosom of the broad stream. The shore
line, just at hand, was barely discerni-
Bile; fifty feet ahead was as inky and
and shapeless as Acheron's pit But
paddles were clearly heard nova
propeller turning rapidly; and the
sounds indicated close approach to the
northern shore. Then Pete ordered,
quietly:
"Lay low! Bofe yo' lay in de hay;
an, min! keep still. Efyo' enoobes, dis
game dun loss, shOly.'
Used to strange perils, both whites
| lay close in the hay. Then Pete struck
| a match and touched the light wood
knots piled on an earthen mound in the
bow, by their flicker pulling the oil
cloths smoothly above them, leaving
| scant space open for necessary air.
Then, lighting his black corncob pipe,
| he grasped his paddle and shot the
| skiff straight out into the stream, as
| the patrol boat came abreast the creek.
BOAT ahoy!" rang over the water, as
| the bell clicked twice and the propel-
| Ter almost stopped.
''Patrul 'hoy!'' was Pete's return hail.
cts only me, boss, Fishmun Pete
''Where away?' came the hail again.
EUR de flats low de bend,' was the
answer. ''I's gwine fre-fishin', 'pendin'
on de ice in hind de pint"
''All right, Pete,'' the hailing officer
answered, recognizing the familiar
voice of the unsupported negro. $50
ahead, and good luck! Wen be down
after day; so have a good mess of fish
for u.s.
'ESholy, Mars Patrul, eff hab eny
| luck; eff sum O. de tranSput boats doan
bodder me-
''They won't bother YOU" came the
answer. But there's many one com
ing up. They'll run you down, if you
don't keep your fire bright
''I's gwine ter keep 'er bright, sholy,'
Pete called, as he padded downstream
might, Mars Patrul!''
! The propeller was churning the
black water once more, Pete fast draw
ing away, aided by the current. He
turned in shore, pulled back the oil
cloths, as he rounded the point and
| dumped his torch overheard.
''Wipe yo' face, missy" he cautioned
| thoughtfully. "De presferation mough1
freeze, an yo's warm in da hay"
Rather cried Evan; but he shiverec
as he sat bolt upright, from sudden
change.
''He said many transports were in the
river?'' the girl queried, anxiously.
HE sayed it, sholy, Missy" was ths
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-04-27
FARMER JACKS CITY WIFE.


Ten years. to-day, Jack, have lived
This blessed country life,
Since first left nay city home
To be farmers wife
thought that should miss it So
The tramp OF busy feet.
The ceaseless throb OF rushing life,
The faces in the street.
thought the country would be tame,
Its interests mean and small;
But then could not say you No.
And so left it all.
I thought of all loved and left
As came down the aisle;
My thoughts went backward with sign,
And forward with a smile.
And now-the sun sees every day
Earth's misery and bliss,
And now where does he shine upon
A happier lot than this?
Here are no walls to hem US in,
Ais open to the sky;
Here have learned to love the stars,
And watch the clouds go by.
watch the birds and squirrels, too,
And claim them for my own,
And trees, and grass-how could live
Where all is brick and stone?
love them still. those toil-worn streets,
Where many feet have trod;
The city brings US close to man;
The country near to God
To think ever should have paused
Uncertain 'twixt the twoI
4 an so thankful that chose
The country, Jack-and you.
This dear old farm. I wouldn't give
One downy, peeping brood
OF day-old chicks for all the wealth
OF cities, If could.
I love my homely household tasks,
love the fields OF grain,
I love the flowers that lift their heads
To drink the summer rain.
I love the orchard crowned with fruit.
NV garden fair to see,
I love the horses and the COWS
know that they love me.
And yet, perhaps, it's something else
That lends my life its charm
You see, I love the farmer, Jack,
And so I love the farm
Farm journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-04-27

calm reply. ewes got ter run 'em.
Bossy, kin you pulp"
''That can," Evan answered, where
do we cross?''
Straight frum dis pint. De ribber's
clar now,'' the black replied, pausing to
listen as he got out the sweeps. Eff we
kin cross de chainil 'thout meetin' dem
transputs, de shoal watern sabe u.s."
They bent to their oars with will,
the light boat Swimming the water bird
like into the darkness, and headed
straight across. Even the boatman's
hardened old muscles were taxed to
keep her head even, against the strong,
regular stroke of the young scout.
But, just on the edge of the channel,
Pete suddenly cried: Lift! Denis COM
IMP And softly on the night broke
the sound of a churning propeller,
growing clearer as she rounded the
point just below.
''Let us keep on" urged Evan, rest
ing on his oar.
''Bossy, You Jes' do wot says" Pete
replied. s'We can't mex fass huff time,
'gin' de current, ter git outen sight
fore dem comes. We mus left 'er drift,
tell dem passes"
The night-hush over the river was cut
by a signal whistle, near, below, an
swered by another close behind, then
still a third, far away.
There are SEVERAL the girl said,
anxiously. ''Can we not cross before
them?''
''Not 'thout rowin' hard the negro
answered. Den dem nd hear us an
shoot, sholy. Yves got ter drift an
wait. Be reddy ter kiver wen Pete
GIBBS de motion"
He unshipped and packed the oars.
his broad-bladed paddle turning the
boats nose to the slack, as she slowly
drifted downstream. Then he fshed
from the seat well-oiled wooden rags,
securely mufhing the rovlocks-
The propeIer's splash grew louder
rapidly; soon great steamers lights
CLEANED siclxly through the gloom, and
she was abreast of them, moving slowly
| upstream, when from her farther side
suddenly flashed her signal light. It
was promptly answered by one-two-
| three, out of the dense gloom. beyond
the channel, towards the Virginia
shore. They had struck fleet of an
| chored transports; and only Pete's
straight into them
| Not sound aboard the skif. AL
three knew the peril. but that comment
would not mend it. Perfectly still they
sat, until the lights had died away and
| the first steamer had passed up, the
lights of the second well in view. Their
the girl whispered:
Show long before dawn2s
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-04-27
Willing to Wait.

Uncle Ebony-Ts in trubble, suah,
sab. My wife says she done get di-
vorce an leah me fo' dude coon dat's
been maxim up to her, sab, eff I dom
get new suit oh clos.
Featherstone = Well, uncle, may
have an old, suit around somewhere
How soon do you want it?
Uncle Ebony = Wa-al, dat depen's,
sab. Any time after she leabs me, sab,
viii be soon enough.-Judge.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-04-27

and there is no reason to fear that any
changes will be made.
A life-saving station is one of the at
tractive features of the lake shore sec
ton near the Fisheries building. There
is a pretty two-story cottage fitted up
with all the appliances of the life-sav-
ing service, and steel framed light
house one hundred feet high. The sta
ton is to be permanent and is in every
way a model one.
A regular patrol system of the entire
beach will be kept up night and day to
illustrate to the visitors at the fair the
careful watch that is constantly kept
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-04-27
FROM THE WORLDS FAIR
Latest Particulars Concerning the
Opening Exercises.
The Life-Saving Exhibit and the Convent
of La Rabida A Huge Cold
Storage Plant for the Sum-
mer Season.
rspecta, Chicago Correspondence

LANS for the
opening exer-
else S Of the
Columbian ex-
position b We
at last b e e n
definitely ar
ranged and the
public at large
C a n rest as
sured that there
will be no pri-
vacy nor prefer
m e mt in the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-04-27
Her Idea of 1t,

Maudie's papa is night editor on
newspapers fact which Maudie APP
parently hasn't learned; for when some
one asked her q Few days ago what her
fnther did for a living. she replied: Il
div it up. / dess he's a burglar, 'tause
he's out all night."-Puck.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-04-27

A KNOXVILLE man has captured GU
riosity in the form of hooking bird, or
In reality two birds grown together in
body, but separate in heads and song.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-04-27
CHAPTER XIV.
BY T. C. DE LEON.

Copyright 1891 by B. Lippincott Co. and Published
by Special Arrangement
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-04-27

transit will be by boat in the lagoon.
There will be steam launches, electric
launches, gondolas and all sorts of
water craft. And just outside the
grand entrance from the lake there will
be sailboats and rowboats without
number, so that the lover of aquatic
sports will have ample opportunity to
engage IN his favorite pastime.
Outside the fair grounds in Midway
Plaisance there is at present perfect
tumult of excitement. People from
every country under the sun are jostHng
one another in their efforts to get ready
for the grand opening Thousands of
people go out daily from the city to see
the strange sights from far off lands.
and we are already afforded a foretaste
of what the coming exposition is going
to be among the foreign nations.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-04-27

The collective exhibits now stored In
the Woman's building are those from
Great Britain, New South Wales. Cev-
Ion. Paraguay and New Mexico
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-24
A FINB LECTURE
BY PROF. wARMAN, AT TIE Y.MG A., LAST
NIGHT.
'Trus and False Education" His Hhsms-An
Interesting Topic Well Han
died.

Secretary Lynch and the management
of the Y. NJ. C. A. ought to be congrat-
ulated heartily on securing Prof. A. B.
Warman In their course Of this seasons
entertainments. Prof. Warman lectures
every of the week excepting Wednes-
day.
Last night was the first Of the series,
and the audience that crowded the lee
ture room at the Y. NJ. G. A. building
must have had some anticipation OF
the treat which they were to enjoy.
Prof. Warman is master of his
line, and his talk, representations
and limitations last night were
true and lifelike. His theme was ''True
and False Elocutlon." Hesaid true elo'
cution was the logical and sensible
methods Of style and utterance that was
prompted by thought and emotion.
False elocution was the method OF the
majority of the teachers and speak
ers OF the present day, who pose
for effect and think not OF
of what they are narrating or 1mper-
sonating. True elocutlon Is Woru paint
ing, and the reader or reciter should
get himself out Of sight. Prof. war
mans explanations and illustrations
were all the time amusing and never
failed to convince. True and false
elocution were vividly explained
by comparative impersonations OF prom
inent elocutionists whom he had heard
and their selections. Among these were
Little Mabel with her face against the
pane listening TO the signing and Sob
bling of the wind" Also blast upon
bugle. and the signing Of spirit, taken
from the king Of Denmark" and Cur
few Shall Not Ring Tonight The pop
ulaRpolitical speaker was also humoreu-
IL impersonated. Throughout his lecture
the audience, which listened IN rapt at
tention, frequently commended the
points OF the speaker with enthusiastic
applause. The lecture was well worth
several times the price Of admission,
and the subjects to be treated the rest
OF the week promise to be even much
halter
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-24
Worlds Fair Pictures.

Yesterday afternoon a committee OF
ladies from St. Mathews p. E. Church
held a meeting in conjunction with the
Ladies' Hospital Entertainment Com
mittee to negotiate with each other in
regard to their entertainments which
are to come of in November. II was
finally decided that the ladies OF st.
Matthew's Church give an entertain
ment entitled The Reproduction Of the
Worlds Fair Pictures" on the seventh
Of Novem Der, at the Opera House.
This entertainment will consist OF
thirteen of the prominent pictures as
represented at the art gallery at the
Worlds Fair. These will be in the ma
ture of living pictures, ladies' and gen
tlemen assuming the different charac-
tiers. The affair will be replete with
instrumental and vocal music. Through
out the evening ices will be served.
The following are the ladies
who have charge OF the pic
lures: Mesdames Gibson Lamb, An
drew Patterson, Frank Hearne, George
3. Caldwell, Gustayus ASchman, B.
Walker Peterson. Lewis Delaplain, ia
cob Grub, William Hosack, j. D. Cuth-
bertson, William McMechen and w. w.
Arnett.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-24
Intetestlng Lectures.

Clay school has senior class COM
posed of fifteen members who are very
much interested in science OF govern
ment, and to gain more information on
that subject, they have had several lee
lures. DR.. Jepson first spoke to them
on the "Silver BILL" then Mr.. Sommer-
Vile spoke about the tariff, and Bon.
G. w. Atkinson spoke to them concern
ing the Tariff for Protection, National
Banks and the Geary Law" Other
topics will be taken up from time to
time, and the class hopes to have sew
eral lectures by different gentlemen
throughout the city. BY means Of these
lectures the class has had no trouble
in writing their essays and debates.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-24
SMALL TALK
Minor Matters OF Interest Briefly and
Pithuy Told.

Minor Matters OF Interest Briefly and
Pithuy Told.
CITY COUNCIL meets this evening in
regular session.
OFFICER SoALLY arrested two DRINKS
yesterday and Lieutenant Gaus caught
one.
CITY COLLECTOR Shsfer yesterday
took in a total of Ss,s73.23. as against
S4,131.7O on Saturday. The receipts
are expected to be heavy all this week.
A MARRIAGE license was issued yes
terdsy TO Joseph Cavala, native Of
Italy, aged 40, and Pearl Carr, native
Of Wheeling, aged "a; also 10 Anton
Michel, native OF Wheeling, aged 81,
and Annie B. Weitzel, a native OF
Wheeling, aged 81.
The ladies of St. Luke's P E. Church,
Island, will give an oyster supper at the
Parish House, adjoining the Church,
Thursday evening. Extensive prepare
tions have been made, and everyone is
invited to be present upon this occa-
sion.
THERE were eight cases in Police
Court yesterday morning. Noah Colts,
fifteen days; n. B. Gibbs, 81 and costs;
Ed. Costello, s. and costs on each
charge; Jas. Fleming, 81; James Prayer,
81 and costs; Wesley Ryan, thirty days;
Dave Grant, 81 and costs.
THERE promises to be large attend
ance at the Bsllade concert, at Mrs.
Joseph Speideps residence, Friday even
ing, under the auspices of the Mission
Society of st. Matthew's Church. There
will be violin solos, music by the Guitar
and Mandolin Club, an interesting pro-
gramme of vocal music, and refresh
ments. A small fee will be charged at
the door.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-24
To BE Inspected To-Day.

This afternoon at three o'clock the
Directors of Mozart Park and q number
of invited guests and newspaper men
will assemble at the foot of the incline
and thence proceed to visit and inspect
the new Park and pleasure ground on
top Of the hill, work upon which has
been in progress all summer. Refresh
ments will be provided, and a good time
is anticipated.
Yesterday the first car was run up the
incline, and the machinery worked In a
very satisfactory manner.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-24
REAL ESTATE MARKET.

Deeds OF Transfer Left for Record Yes
terday.
The following transfers OF real estate
were left for record at Clerk Hooks
office yesterday:
Deed made October II, 1898, by
Joseph McCauslin and wife to George
Lowe, for lots Nos. Isl, 152 and 153, in
the town Of West Liberty. Considera-
ton, $3.50.
Deed made October 10, 1898, by
Joseph B. Bero aud wife to David G..
Evans, for a lot Of personal property.
Consideration, S1s1.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-24
Certlflonte Left for RECORD.

The certificate of incorporation OF the
Home Dressed Beef Company was left
for record at Clerk Hooks Office, yes
terday. The incorporators are Albert
M. Schenk, Wm. Rchrig, G. b. Medck,
John C. Medick and Henry Damien
berg, Jr. A power Of attorney was
given to G.. Fl. Medick.