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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14
KANSAS ALLIANCE WORK.
The Order AdjOurns After It's Secret Ses-
sion Officers observation-disclosures.

The Order Adjourns After It's Secret Ses-
sion Officers Eiected-Resoiution%
TOPEKA, Kan, Dec. 9. The sixth
annual convention of the Farmers AL
lance and Industrial union adjourned
late last night. AS the meeting was
secret, little is known of the proceed
ings by the outside public except such
as members are willing to tell.
The most important work was the
preparation and adoption of the reSolu-.
tions, the chief points of which were
condemnation of Secretary of Agricult-
ure Morton's recent utterances and in
dorsement OF the North and South"
railroad project, Gov. Lewe lling's
tramp circular" and woman suffrage.
Everything was unanimous except on
the question of woman suff-a ge which
caused div s on.
1t is denied that politics entered into
the proceedings although it is adj
mitted that the platform of the nation
al alliance convention held at St Louis
in 1889 was reatiirmad. A literary bu-
reau was also created which will direct
a corps of lecturers this winter. The
lecturers will follow the Chautauqua
plan of instruction, printed lessons be-
ing distributed weekly.
Officers were elected as follows:
President, W. S. Hanna; vice president,
Mrs. b. a. Otis, Topeka; secretary and
treasurer. j. B. French. Topeka;
state lecturer, S. NJ. Scott; assist
ant state lecturer, G. L. Miller; chap
lain, A. c. Hillman; doorkeeper, J. s.
Ellwood: assistant doorkeeper, r. D..
Lester: steward, A. C. Ester; member
judiciary committees 8 Il McNauUh-
ton: delegate to National alliance,
James Shearer; alternate to National
alliance, r. a. Patterson; delegates to
st. Louis convention, w. S. Hanna,
John O. Otis AMI J. +. Gish; literary
committee. Sister Troudner, w. S. Han
na and Sister Ruggles.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14

Members of the Provisional Government
Declare Their Intention to Resist Re<tor-
alton to the Last.
YOKOHAMA, Dec. 12.-The steamer
China, which left San Francisco No
vember 21. and Honolulu probably about
November %, has just arrived here. An
Associated press correspondent immedi
ately went aboard and interviewed Off
GERS and passengers regarding the stu
tion in Hawaii. They stated when the
steamer left the island the provision
al government was still in power
and was maintaining very determined
attitude. Much excitement prevailed
among business men and the people
generally, and the action of the United
States government was awaited with
the greatest anxiety. The members of
the provisional. government were reso-
lutte in their declarations against resto-
ration of the monarchy. and openly
expressed the intention Of resisting to
the utmost any attempt that President
Cleveland might make to reinstate the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14
STEAMER WRECKED.
A Lake Steamer Goes Upon the Rocks in a
Storm-Passengers and Crew Al saved

A Lake Steamer Goes Upon the Rocks in a
acknowledgements and Crew All Saved.
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 12.-In a binding
snowstorm and terrific easterly gale
the passenger and freight steamer of
the T. & p. NJ. No. 3, of the Flint G
Pere Marquette line, was driven ON the
rocky shore of Whitefsh bay. The
steamer lies exposed to the full force of
the gale and is momentarily swept by
seas and spray.
The steamer left Ludington, Mich.
having crew of fifteen men with a
passenger list mum bering eighteen per-
sons The lake was exceedingly rough
during the passage, but it was not un-
til the vessel was approaching the
Wisconsin shore that her situation be-
came alarming. During the night the
gale steadily increased in violence, and
by o'clock the storm was of unusugl
severity, even for this season of the
yea At about $3.50, when the steam
er was within twelve or thirteen miles
of Milwaukee, she encountered a biz
zard. The atmosphere became dense
with sitting snow. which, being driven
by the gale, completely obscured the
North Point light of Milwaukee and
that of the Milwaukee pier In the
course. and, in attempting to feel her
wav into the bav. she brought up on
the rocks in Whtrfish bay.
As soon as the steamer struck the
powders she sounded signals of dis
tress, and word was telephoned to the
city. The Iife-saving crew at once
placed the surf boat on the surf cart
and the boat WAS taken overland to the
wreck, where two score of willing
hands forced the boat into the waves.
The crew pulled against a high gale
and big seas, but after struggle OF
fifteen minutes the life-savers reached
the side Of the vessel The passengers
and crew remained in the ca bin until
the surf boat was close to the steamer,
and then from the shore the crowd
could see them assemble around the
| rail, the men making preparations for
leaving the wrecked steamer.
The passengers and crew were all
| safely taken ashore.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14
DASTARDLY DEED.
Non-Union Men Poison done Dies fro
the Effects.

Non-Union Men Poison lone Dies from
the Effects
WILkESBARRE, Pa. Dec. 11.-W. @.
Guerly, non-union telegraph operator,
who was taken to the hospital yester-
day. died last night after suffering with
all the symptoms of arsenical poisoning.
Guerly was taken sick on Thursday
evening and reported off duty owing
to what he thought was a severe at
tack OF collie. About a. m. he be-
came SO weak from the excrucia-
ting pain he suffered that Mrs.
Blodgett sent word to Superin-
tendent Eiser, of the Lehigh Valley
railroad, who had the sick man taken
to the hospital in the company ambu-
lance. Here the physicians found him
suffering from what they believed was
arsenical poisoning, and endeavored by
every means in their power to save him,
but he sank gradually until Friday
night when he rallied for short time
and was able to talk. He said he could
not imagine where he could have eaten
any food that was poisoned. but that
on Thursday afternoon he ate a veal
outlet at restaurant, and short time
afterward was first taken i'll.
Later on Friday night he had a re-
lapse and continued growing weaker
until death cana 1t appears that
during the week from thirty to forty
non-union men, who boarded at the
same restaurant. suffered from severe
cramps in the stomach. The coroner
ordered an autopsy. which was held by
Dir. Robinson and Dr. Kite. They
found distinct traces of poisoning The
stomach, they say. had almost been
eaten away. They will take careful
dia9paS;s of tie caS and give their
srSdsaes st ta:rss ins
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14
Tom Fulton's Facitious Filings.

Some men attempt to shoot A bull
iet out of % gun.
Ohe good printer does more good in
his world than half d dozen poor
preachers.
Many good blacksmith is spoiled
10y the MAN vino thinks he is cut out
for an editor
This world is full of people whose
Importance does not extend beyond
their imaginatiOns.
In the language of Henry Ward
Beecher. some men are made better
10y being knocked down.
The newspaper that enjoys the conf
dence of the people is the only paper
that will be patronized by the people.
In the language Of a contemporary
who went into partnership with the
sheriff several years ago, 1.-THE news
paper business is precarious." Pitts
burg Messenger.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14
THE DEADLY BOMB.
It is Thrown Into the French
Chamber of Deputies.
The Fearful Explosion That Followed
Eighty Persons Injured, Many Severe
IL The Crants Arrested = He
Makes Full Confession.
A French Anarchist.

PARIS, Dec. 1i.-A bomb was thrown
in the chamber of deputies Saturday
afternoon without fatalities, though
many persons were badly wounded.
The usual number of members present
when no matter of great Importance is
to be considered were in their seats,
and the business of the house was pro-
ceeding sleepily. The galleries con-
tanned number of visitors, including
some ladies, who watched the proceed
ings with little interest
In the gallery above the benches oc-
cupied by the members of the right
were a number of strangers, none of
whom had attracted any attention
when they entered the gallery. In the
course of business of the house the
election of NJ. Mierman came up for
discussion. NJ. Mierman had been
speaking and had just descended to his
seat when man in the gallery threw
a bomb toward the floor of the house
The bomb must have had time fuse
attached to it, for as it passed the head
of Prof. Lemiere, deputy for Haze
bruclz, it exploded with terrific re-
port.
A dense cloud of dust and smoke as
cended, shutting out from view for a
time those sitting in the body of the
house. For a single instant the house
was perfectly quiet, and then, the
members and others realizing what
had occurred, there was the widest ex-
citement.
The officers detailed to guard the
chamber were the first to regain their
senses. They at once shut the doors
leading to the chamber to prevent the
escape of the bomb thrower. The peo-
pie in the galleries fed. fearing that
other bombs would pe thrown. They
were in a state bordering on frenzy
and almost fell over each other in their
wild but futile haste to get out of the
building. One lady, who it was subse-
quently learned, was an American, had
been hit on the forehead by piece of
the casing of the bomb, and she fled
with blood streaming over her face.
On the floor of the house the excite
ment was fully as great as that in the
galleries. Many of the members
rushed for the exits, fearing every mo-
ment to hear another explosion
NJ. Dupuy, the president of the cham
Der, was apparently the coolest man in
the chamber. Two ladies, besides the
American in the lower gallery, were
injured. a man sitting beside the
bomb thrower was also wounded The
deputies wounded were: Prof. Able
Lemiere, Count Paul Henri Laniuinas
and NJ. Leffel.
Up to Saturday evening fifty wounded
persons had passed through the hands
of Dr. Blet alone. Altogether there are
over eighty persons wounded.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14
TRAIN ROBBERY.
A Train Held UP and Robbed Near Austin,
Fex.-Passengers the Chief Victims.

A Train Held Up and Robbed Near Austin,
rex.-Passengers the Chief Victims.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Dec. 12-The
north bound passenger train on the
International & Great Northern road
was held up and robbed by five men
twelve miles out from Austin about 1
o'clock this morning, and Fireman Red
Ingals was shot through the left arm.
The con uctor and all passengers, save
those in the sleepers, were robbed and
from the express car the bandits took
$4,000. but they failed to get away
with it.
Twelve miles north of Austin the
train ran into an open switch. Engi-
neer Rutledge brought the train to a
standstill as quickly as possible, and
then up from the darkness rose five
men, and they opened FIRE on the engi-
neer's cab and despite the fact that
Rutledge at once threw his hands up
poured perfect hail of bullets into
the engine. one of which struck Ingals
in the arm Both trainmen were taken
back to the express car, into which
they easily gained entrance. The mes
senger was commanded to open the
safe. He replied that he didn't know
how.
of the robbers, and then the messen-
ger found a way. One of the robbers,
evidently the leader, gathered up a
number of packages containing $4,000
in all and then the entire gang went
through the train.
In the first coach the man with the
express money gave the packages to a
companion to hold. The latter sat
them down on a coal box and there the
packages were found, evidently forgot
ten, after the robbers left. The ban
dts went through the train systematic
ally, compelling passengers to give up
money and valuables
The wounded fireman and a brake
man, who left the train when it stopped
in the open switch. were brought to San
Antonio on the train took Gov. and
Mrs. Crittenden and J. M, Nuckols. Jr..
to Laredo, but they could not give an
estimate of the booty secured by the
the robbers
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14
FEOER RaTION OF LASOR.
An Effort to Let Out Gompers and Chang.
the HeadQuarterS

An Effort to Let Out Gonpacs and Change
the Headquarters
CHICAGO, Dec. 11.-Prominent Chicago
laboring men say that at the next an
nual convention of the American Feder-
alton of Labor, which will convene
here next Monday, the western forces
will demand the transfer of the head
quarters from New York to Chicago.
1t is also said that the opposition to
the re- election of President Gompers
will be strong and the westerners will
endeavor to elect Z. j. Griffin, of this
city, as his successor The reelection
of Secretary Chris Evans Will also be
opposed. it is said, and an attempt
will be made to supplant him with
James Linehan, of Chicago. A merry
little war between the forces the
east and west is expected when the
elec ion of officers occurs.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14
MARKET REPORTS.
Money and Investments.


NEW YORK, Dec IA weak market for
American securities In London served TO de-
press prices on the stock exch .nge here this
morning and the opening quotations were made
at a decline OF 4 s's per cent, the latter in
Lead pr ferred Disiiliing rallied to q sfts-
an early drop of = per cent 2sls but reacted
to Gz. Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
broke per cent and Delaware Hudson per
cent Wheeling s. Lake Erie preferred and
Louisville & New Albany, which had each sd-
vanced = per cent in the early trading. react
ed per cent, and Sugar toward IL clock fell
on an additional a. chicago Gas Lake Shors,
St Paul & Great Northern preferred each de =
cfined per cent Counse are preparing papers
to prevent the consolidation of he Chesapeake,
Ohio & Southwestern road with Louisville
4 Nash ille The stock of the latter declined
= per cent on the report
weakness was the prevailing characteristics
OF the market all the morning. and il was in
creased toward noon by the announcement that
Sl,00o,0 ,0oj in gold will go out on to-morrow's
steamers for EurODe
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14
fsanlS RObIlery.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. Dec. S-The
South Bend national bank, one of the
largest banks in northern Indiana, was
robbed of over Si5.0 yesterday. The
robbery was committed in broad day
light while hundreds of people were on
the street. and the robbers succeeded
in getting away with their booty with
out leaving the slightest clew. Chief
Benjamin Rose WAS at once informed
and set h S officers at work Immediately,
but up to this hour no trace of the men
had been obtained.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14
..i.h for Kansas.

TOPEKA, Kan. Dec. 1a.-The people
of Kansas are taking an unusual inter.
est this winter in the matter of stock
ing streams with fish, and the prose-
cutting attorneys of several counties
have warned sportsmen through the
public prints not to violate the fishing
laws j. w. Wampler, the state fish
commissioner, Will receive next month
from the United States fish commits
sioner car load of different varieties
of native food fish for distribution in
Kansas
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14
FIGHTING ASSESSMENTS.
The Santa Fe and Perhaps Other Road
VIII Seek the courts.

The Santa Fe and Perhaps Other Roads
VIII Seek the ourts.
TOPEKA. Kan. Dee. Q. 1t is an
nounced from the law department of
the Atci2 son. Topeka &5 Santa Fe rail-
road that the company will resist in
the courts the payment of its taxes this
year because of alleged discriminate
of tlls. state board OF railrc Il assessors
against the Santa Fe's pre- 9erty in valu
ing it for taxes
E. T. Cartledge. the general tax COM
missioner of the company, who has
made the subject study. says that no
class of property in the state is valued
so highly as railroad property and. IN
proof of unfair discrimination, asserts
that the Santa Fe property is valued 8
per cent. higher than any other rail-
road in the state and Il per cent. high
er than some OF them. The total as
sessment of the Santa Fe's property is
s24, $50. 699. on which taxes amounting
to sS53.67S have been assessed for the
current year. or 5 SO. 3Sf more than the
company paid L st year.
It is said that the Burlington & Mis-
souri, will also fight its taxes, although
w. w Guthrie, of Atchison, that com-
pany's attorney for Kansas. said this
morning that he had not been advised
about it.
The Rock Island, Missouri Pacific and
Union Pacific viii pay. The Memphis
will fight
The civil service commission has sub
mitted report showing what has been
accomplished and what is hoped to be
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14
THE CHRISTMAS MASK BALE.

ihere'h be "a sound of revelry by night"
An Great Bends youth and beauty win be ther,
In gay sttire. and colors rich and bright
Twill be pleasing and stirring sight
That gathering of brave ls Is, and lassies fair.
Behind the kindly shelter of mask
VIII hide the velvet cheeks and flashing ewes
OF Joyous youth. and even elder oneswiIl bssk
In jolly pleasure, deeming it no task
10 "trip fantastic toe'' bile dull care flies
Identity viii hide behind a face
VI hideous shape, or form of grotesque pose-
Inc ne9test, trimest epitome of grace
For pleasures sake will for a time give plsce
10 awkward mein and most ungsinIy clothes.
Who would deny the pleasure of the dance
VINO, croaking- say it is not good to meet
In yearly masquerade where all perchsuea.
May Tor time our happiness enhance
BY chasing golden hours with fiyine feet.p
Then come We lads and lassies one and ALI.
Arrayed in costumes that your fancy brings;
Get ready for the annual Christmas ball.
And gather at the spa ious Z P hall
For Pleasure comes where Pleasures music rings
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14

KANSAS has farms valued at $50
million dollars, which produce every
year 40 million dollars worth of crops.
Over 2 million dollars are invested
in beet sugar factories. and the sor-
ghum came produces II million pounds
of sugar and million gallons of
syrup The dairy products are yaieedI
at 60 pilttou douzs.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14
State Bank Notes.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE following
is the outline of the report made by the
subcommittee to the full committee on
banking and currency for a bill to re-
peal the 10 per cent. tax on state banks:
Section 1.-The tax OF l. per cent on state
bank notes, etc. paid out and used as currency,
is pealed
. Sec. Except below provided state
bank noies, etc. shlll be paid out and used as
cCr outside of the state of their issue,
cept subject to penalty of 10 per cent each
time paid out
Sc. 3-State bank notes may be paid out and
used as curr ncy (outside of the sta e of their
issue) on compliance with the following:
A-Blank notes to be furnished, and Issue to
be registered by the comptroller of the cur
reno and TO be of sh trply distinctive design
B Banks issuing such notes to be subjected
to inspection By the comptroller of the cur
reno.
C Outstanding notes of each bank to be linn
ited to 75 per cent Of paid and unimpaired
capital
D-S:a;e bank notes to bs made by states of
issue first lien on all assets of issuing bank
and liability against stockholders to an
amount equal to their stock in addition to it
Fan assessment of u per cent to be paid
on taking out cir ul ltion and also on all circu-
lation outstanding more than year.
Section state bank notes may also be paid
out and used as currency (outside of the state
of their issue) compliance with A, B. and
D of the section. on deposit with the comp
troller (as curity for u innate rede ption Of
notesl OF United States. state. municipal, etc.
Sc urities to amount of par of notes to be is
sued the char ,cter of securities permitted to
be strictly prescribed in his bill
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14
Chicago Live Stock,

Chicago Live Stock.
CHICAGO. Dec 12.-Hogs-Receip' SO. 600 Of
f1cial Saturday, 1921; shipments Saturday,
$40; left over, about 1850 quality good mar
ket active but weak prices 5Ql0c lower.
Sales ranged at 81 I595 45 for light: siS5 IS OJ
for rough packing: S50505 4, for mixed 6. '5 o
535 for heavy packing and shipping lots: pigs,
SL0005 25
Cattle-Receipts, 1850 official SATURDAY.,
491; shipments SATURDAY., 1,553 market firm
and prices q shade higher
Sheep-Receipt-, I2.O0t official Saturday,
3,2S4; shipments Saturday. L3:l: market slow
and eak. prices unchanged
Chicago Grain and Provisions.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14
Strike Eraed.

BETHLEHEM. Pa, Dec. 1.-THE great
strike on the Lehigh Valley road was
declared of at 80 cock lhjs morn pg.
both sides ms1IiaH edncsssldnE
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14
Kansas civ Live Stock

KANSAS CITY, Dec Is.-Cattle-Receipts
since Saturday, 8 sO5; calves, I97; shipped Sat.
day. 4,4i5. calves. l6Z The market was active,
with steers strong to 10c higher and cattle
steady throughout The following are repre-
sentative sales:
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14
ED BEEF AND EXPORT STEERS

Hogs-Receipts sInce Saturday,, 624; shipped
Saturday, 40l The market was sc lower, open
ing slow and closing active The following ars
repreSeutative sales.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14
Civil ser, ice Report.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE ma jority
report OF the civil service commission
for the present year is a voluminous
document The portion of special in
terest is that bearing on the extension
OF the classified service to free delivery
post offices by order of President Har-
rison January 5, 1892. It is from this
portion the minority report of Commis-
sioner Johuston dissented. causing his
removal by President Cleveland.
The salary limit to the classified SER
vice in the custom house is condemned,
and classification by grade recommend
ed. Changes in New York custom
house ar cited as examples The sat
isfactory results OF the classification of
the railway mail service are
dwelt on at length. The work
Of fourth class postmasters sub
1ect to removal for partisan
cause is cited in comparison with that
of railway clerks to show the advan-
tage of the system of choosing the lat
ter. The extension of the classified
service to the weather bureau has not
been in effect long enough to justify a
statement upon its effect.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14

The amount secured by the Plano,
Tex, hank robbers has been found to
ueteaUuG
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-12-14
Dec IL Opened High'st Lows, Closing
KANSAS City Grain.

KANSAS CITY, Dec 12-Receipts OF wheat
to-day were the largest in several weeks
There was an active demand for contract at
Saturdays prices, and the temper of the trade
seemed rather firm A sale of 10 i.s'0J bush-l Is
No hard wheat out of store at 5Se river was
reported Most bids were below this price
Receipts of wheat to-day, I92 cars: year ago
$50 cars
Prices were quoted as follows: No hard
wheat, 53c: No. hari wheat. SIC. No hard
50H rejected, 46f4Sc No. red, 551.c; No.
red, s20 53c: No. red. IS 81
Corn sold readily at UNCHANGED prices Re
ceip;s were large, but few samples appeared
on change Shippers were active bidders for
corn to arrive at about spot prices
Receipts of corn to-day. 2I5 cars year ago.
56 cars
No mixed sold at 3Os<c, Kansas City:
No 3 mixed 3o14c: No. T. 2ec; No white.
Bic No. white, 3D1zc No. white and
mixed sold at SIC Memphis. Shippers bid 81
G34zc Mississippi river for No corn
Oats continue to sell slowly. with buyers
holding of much possible
cars.
No . mixed sold af27yI0e2sc No 3 mixed. 26;I
@21c; No mixed 25Gle6c: No. white, 2s1zD
29c: No. white. 2s3as &C. and No white
q 271!c
Hay Receipts. Ii cars; market quiet and
weak: low grades selling very slowly. Tfmo-
thy, choice to fancy, So 80 92J- No. i, 81 O0l
a51: low grades. shOG07. 80: fancF prairie, si75
0LOl; good to choice, s5 90 z65J; common,
s300150l