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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-10-05

Salmon B. Giddings and family
returned from the east, last Friday,
and will probably make this their
home again. Mr.. G. tried farming
in Connecticut last season, but was not
particularly mashed on the subject.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-10-05
the county.

Miss Lou Rankin has returned
from the Chicago conglomeration.
She also visited relatives at Newton
and Wichita while she was about it.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-10-05
Bay-Gnn-Death;

1t is our sad lot to record the death
of another young LAD well known to
many of our readers, by the apparent
ly careless handling of gun. Two
young sons of Jim Kane, living two
and half miles northwest of Pawnee
Rock, went out hunting quail last
Saturday. One of them was in a
cart width shot gun, and the other
was out on the opposite side of hedge
to scare up flock of quails, when in
some manner the gun in the hands of
the one In the cart was discharged
and the contents entered his side, tear.
ing terrible cash in his side and
arm, from the effects of which he
died in few minutes after reaching
his home a short distance away 1t is
supposed he dropped the gun butt
down through the Stats ID the front
of the cart, when the hammer caught
or struck on the cart, discharging the
weapon. The unfortunate lad was
about fifteen years old-entirely too
young to be entrusted with firearms.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-10-05

Who has good mich cow to trade
for good saddle? Will make it worth
your while to call.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-10-05

Call and see our premium hooks.
You cannot help bur get some of them
at the price We are Offering them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-10-05

w. Eel. II. Keeaey came up from
the Strip, Thursday, to see how his
branch store at Great Bend was run
ming under Mrs. Keeney's supervision.
He left Ben Dawson in charge of the
main store in the wild and wolly Strip.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-10-05

This Office is in receipt of a copy of
the first Frederick Bulletin, pub
lished by Will f. WEIGH, at Freder,
lex, Rice county. 1t is neat typo
graphically, newsy locally, but wrong
politically. Will is too smart young
man to throw his efforts away on a
republican paper, in these days Of the
passing of republicanism.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-10-05

County Attorney Hotchkiss and wife
returned from the Worlds Fair Mon
day. They stopped with Link MINI
ocks, are loud in praise of his hos
nifalitv
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-10-05
LOCAL COMMENT.

The ice man has been almost run
out of business by the coal man.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-10-05

a marriage license has been taken
out-and we presume ere this used
by G. D. Schnars and Miss Nancy
Wan tland, both of the north side of
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-10-05

Our goods are fresh, clean, and as
cheap as any place in the city. ALL
ANCE EXCHANGE.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-10-05

Henry L. Ward, of South Bend
and Miss Rosa Scbenke, of
near Great Bend called upon Probate
Judge Brewer, Sunday evening, and
were united in bonds that ale only
undone by death or divorce suit
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-10-05

If there is any connection between
the irrigation convention and the
soaking rain we had throughout west
tern Kansas last Thursday (and why
noiD We should get up an irrigation
meeting every month Or SO
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-10-05

We have stock of our premium
books on hands, which can be seen by
calling at the Office. 1t would be a
good plan to select your book now.
Any of them would make handsome
Christmas or birthday present, and
would be a valuable addition to any
library.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-10-05

DIR. S. j. Shaw returned, Sunday
from Chicago. He said he just about
got toughened up SO he could walk
forty miles a day, and thinks if he
could have staid another month he
would have been able to see some
thing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-10-05

j. G. Gwinn came up from Enid.
Ok, last week, to assure the family
he is still on earth, and to tell his
friends how well he is pleased with
his new location He returned south
Friday, but will leave his family here
for a while. We wish him success,
but PREDICT he will be back here one
day, when he has got the cream of the
trade down there.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-10-05

When Leonard Krause first heard
the stories, as included i'm the letter of
s'taxpayer"C) to the Register and
Tribune, he went direct to Mr.. Bosse
and asked him if he had started such
a story, and why. You can't ex-
pect me to put my head on a block
and let Fred Miller chop it off," was
Mr.. Bosses answer And that answer
explains the animus of the whole bust
ness Fine argument, that, to 60 be
fore the intelligent voter with!
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-10-05

Republicans appear to think that it
is good politics to make fun Of and
criticise the candidates on the oppos-
ing ticket because they, the democratic
and populist candidates. are just com.
mon, every dav sort of fellows, with
out the polish and good clothes a few
years residence in Great Bend, in off
cial position, would give.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-10-05

about fifteen years old-entlrely too
young to be entrusted with firearms.
MARRIED:-At the home of the
bride, near Heller, this county, on
Thursday, September 2Sth, Mr.. Louis
Krukenberg to Miss Mary Cells.
The bride is the Oldest daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. Cells, and well
known and respected by an extensive
neigh borhood, while the groom is an
industrious young man of good repute.
A large gathering of friends and
neighbors witnessed the ceremonies
and participated in an elegant we'd
ding supper that was served in the
evening. The guests were all kept
at the house all night, On account of
the pouring rain, and it was indeed a
jolly time they had. The DEMOCRAT
extends most hearty congratulations
and wishes the bride and groom long
and happy years of welded prosperity.
MARRIED:-At the home of the
bride in this city, on Sunday, Oct. l.,
1898, John Stephan to Miss Minnie
Dick, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Nicholas Dick. The ceremony was
performed by Rev, FL. Kupfernagle,
and was attended by a large number
of friends and relatives. The groom
is a resident of Eilin wood, to which
the young couple have gone and com.
menced housekeeping. They were
recipients of a large number of use
full and valuable presents and have
the hearty good will of a large circle
of friends, in which circle the DEMO-
Graf wishes to be included.
The many friends of A. w. Strong
will regret to learn that he lost his
barn, several hundred bushels of
wheat, farm machinery, etc, by fire
Sunday last. It is unknown how
the fire started This is the second
time mir. Strong has been crippled by
the fire fend.
The play by the college amateur
dramatic club, at the Grand last
Saturday evening, was fairly we'll at
tended and appreciated. These de-
serving of special mention are Miss
May Dawson, Prof E. Elba Wright,
Mrs. Prof. Stryker and Miss Haddie
Torrey.
DR.. S. J. Shaw returned, Sunday,
from Chicago. He said he just about
got toughened up so he could walk
forty miles day, and thinks if he
could have staid another month he
would have been able to see some
thing.
County Attorney Hotchkiss and wife
returned from the Worlds Fair Mon
day. They stopped with Link MINI
ocks, are loud in praise of his hos
pitality.
a marriage license has been taken
out-and we presume ere this used
by c. D. Schnars and Miss Nancy
Wan tland, both of the north side OF
the county.
Miss Lou Rankin has returned
from the Chicago conglomeration
She also visited relatives at Newton
and Wichita while she was about it.
w. Fl. Brown came back from
Denver, the first of the week, ant
viii probably remain at hcme her,
during the winter.
| LosT-Shopping bag, containing
pocket book, pass, and some money
Leave with Will Armstrong, a
Hulme's store
Millinery.
[ have opened up stock of millin
cry goods at the Ladies Exchange i
old opera house block and extend
cordial Invitation to the ladies of Ores
Bend and surrounding country 10 ca
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-10-05

The following Barton county PEG :
pie attended the irrigation convention
at Salina last week: L. Baldwin, E.
E, Moses and W. E. Stoke from Great
Bend; Senator John Armstrong from
Great Bend township, Dan Miller
from Buffalo township. Sol began
from Hoisington and n. e. Norris
from Claffin. Messrs. Armstrong,
Moses and Baldwin accompanied the
delegation on the excursion to Garden
CITY, returning Friday night.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-10-05

The play by the college amateur
dramatic club, at the Grand last
Saturday evening, was fairly we'll at
tended and appreciated. Those de-
serving of special mention are Miss
May Dawson, Prof E. Elba Wright,
Mrs. Prof. Stryker and Miss Haddie
Torrey.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-10-05

The many friends of A. w. Strong
will regret to learn that he lost his
barn, several hundred bushels of
wheat, farm machinery, ETC., by fire
Sunday last. It is unknown how
the fire started. This is the second
time MIR. Strong has been crippled by
the fire fiend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-10-05

Asst Gen'l Passenger Agent, KsHssz Gig. 10,
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FRANK RosE, Supt.
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For full infoI nation. address
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-09-02

a tumble of metal roofs, above which
rise the gilded domes of ten churches,
while above all towers the graceful
belfry of Rastrelli. The main
church contains the shrine of st.
Sergus, which is visited by many
thousand pilgrims yearly, and scat
tered about are several holy wells,
the waters of which are said to effect
miraculous cures.
The foundation Of the monastery
was laid by st. Sergius, a religious Of
noble birth, who, about the middle Of
the fourteenth century, established
himself in this place with twelve
disciples. The strictness of his life,
his superior wisdom and the rigor
with which he and his monks sub
jected themselves to manual labor,
brought his establishment into high
repute. His counsel was sought by
the princes Of his nation; and when
in 1880 the famous Dimitri of the
Don set forth to meet the Tartar
hordes in the great and bloody vic
tory Of Kulikova, he first received
the blessing of Abbot Sergius. Lands
and wealth were showered upon the
brotherhood of Troitsa, but its foun-
der remained simple, laborious, and
self denying to the end. He died in
1892.
Sad troubles were in store for his
disciples In 1908 the monastery
was destroyed by the Tartars and was
not rebuilt for nearly twenty years.
From this rebuilding the present
Church of the Troitsa-Trinity-
dates. In 1908 the monastery had to
withstand a sixteen months siege
by Polish army 10000 strong, and
1t emerged from the trial triumph
antly. Again in the same century
it repulsed The same enemy from its
walls. Twice did the monastery
afford an asylum for Peter the Great
when he was hard pressed by fate, and
in turn the monarch became its lib
eral benefactor. Other rulers, too,
heaped offerings on Troitsa, and it is
rich in displays of gold, liver and
gems that rival the M gnitlcence OF
Solomon. But esteemed above its
merely barbaric wealth are the
clothes and the tools used by the
good St. SergiuS
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arstion for the Lords work, as they

aratl0n TOT the Iord'S wOrk, Is tney
called IL, was at once begun.
At first it was thought best to cut of
their supplies and starve them into
surrender, but this would take too long
a time. Finally it was concluded,
through flag of truce, to induce them
TO surrender on promise of protection
from the Indians and transportation by
a military escort TO place of safety.
The occurrence has been described
since by an eyewitness, under the
solemnity of an oath. A man stepped
out of the line of soldiers, and holding
up the flag so that all could see it and
understand its import, he advanced
toward the corral He was accom-
panied by two or three others, the most
prominent of the number being Bishop
John d. Lee, Indian Agent, who had
been specially selected by Mormons
high in authority to carry out this
treacherous act TO its swift and bloody
conclusion.
Three of the emigrants came out of
the corral and went forward to meet
the bearers of the truce flag. Lee then
declared that he came us friend, and
proceeded to state that the Indians
we're greatly irritated and were de-
termined to destroy the whole party;
that he and the company Of soldiers
had come there in the hope of assisting
them: but after talk with the Indians
he found them very determined, and
nothing would pacify them but the
surrender by the emigrants of the
whn'e Of tier provisions, arms, cattle
and horses. II you do this" he as
sured his discouraged listeners, the
Indians will cease to modest you, and
under any circumstances we will pro-
tect you from their violence.
The Massacre.
At last the specious arguments of
Lee prevailed, and the emigrants con-
sented to the terms which alone-so
they we've repeatedly told-would in
sure them safety. Lee then arranged
the plan of capitulation. The wounded
men and the younger children were
placed in the wagons and driven past
the troops. the women and older chill
dren following on foot. The work of
destroying these had been assigned to
the Indians, who we're wa ting in am
bush for the signal to commence their
part of the bloody work. The men
we're placed in single file, and by the
side of each defenseless victim marched
a Mormon soldier carrying q loaded
musket. Thus they had proceeded for
half mile, when the chosen spot was
reached. Here halt was called, a
signal given, and the next moment ev-
cry soldier had fired on the man beside
him, and all the brave men lay dead or
desperately wounded. Not one man
was left to tell the tale. The Indians
meanwhile had sprung from their am
bush and fallen upon the women and
children, who ran in every direction
shrieking and screaming. All the
women were soon put to death and
nearly all the children. Seventeen of
tie innocent little creatures were
spared because they were so young
that no after revelation of the at"ocious
deed could be feared frC N them. The
dead were not buried
The little children who had been
spared were given over to the Indians,
no doubt, to lend color to the report at
once spread by The Mormons that the
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THE ATTACK BY INDIANS.

determined to employ the assistance
of Indians in the bloody work, for the
blame of the entire massacre could
then be placed upon them. The plot
was q shrewd one. The Indians, with
promise of plumber held out to them,
were to fall upon and massacre the
entire party, leaving not one to escape.
On the morning OF Sept. I, while en-
gagged, some in preparing and others
in partaking of their breakfast, the
quiet encampment was suddenly
plunged into confusion and dismay by
the sound of musketry. Volley after
volley was poured into them by a large
body of Indians from a gulley near by.
By this terrific onslaught seven OF the
wounded, and the remainder over
whelmed with CONSERVATION, but only
for @ moment, for they were brave
men, ready for any emergency, quick
to resist surprise. Instantly realiz-
ing the full peril Of the situation, they
wheeled their wagons into a corral or
circle, behind which they barricaded
themselves, firing on the Indians, who
kept up q random shooting until night
fall, accompanied by wild whoops and
unearthly yells. Several Indians We're
killed and a number wounded.
With all its horrors, the attack was
failure. The Mormcns were frustrat-
ed in their designs. The brave emil
grants proved masters of the situation,
convincing their enemies that they had
resolved to sell their lives as dearly as
possible, and there was but little hope
of subduing the Arkansans by an open
fight.
At this iuncture of affairs q messen-
ger was dispatched to Cedar City to in
form the authorities there that the
emigrants were ably defending them
selves at the Mountain Meadows, and
could not be routed. Steps had already
been taken with reference to obtaining
the Lords will regarding the destruc-
ton of the Fancher train. For the day
after the train hal passed through
Cedar City church council was called
by George A. Smith, one Of the Twelve
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The wife OF a farmer having two
manageable daughters, decided to
give an evening party and invite q
number of her acqualntances, among
whom were several eligible young
men.
Her husband. a plain, blunt, York
shireman, who knew more about
cows aud sheep than Of etiquette, was
quently cautioned % be on his best
behavior while the company were
present. He was taught by his
daughters that II by any means he
did make remark which might Of
feud ths guests. ~ immediately apo
loglle by saying, "1f course present
company excepted.
The night foe Che party came round,
anl an we're ready G. 80 down 90 the
table. when he was found That the
host hlmsllf Wis absent However,
after an awkward walt 0f feW mlp'
utcs che oll afmor came quietly Ia
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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-09-02
MURDER BY MORMONS
STORY OF THE MOU N
MEADOW MASSACRE.
Low One Hundred and Twenty Emigrants.
Men, Women and Children, Were De-
ceived and Slaughtered at the Instance
Of the Mormon Church.
A Tale of Blood

After the assassination OF the Nor
mon prophet, Joseph Smith, and his
brother Hyrum, while confined in the
fail at Carthage, ILL.,, on the 9th day
Of June, 1874, the followers of the
prophet, owing to the undue amount OF
prejudice and hatred that existed
against them, were compelled to leave
their homes in Illinois and Missouri
and seek an abiding place in more re-
mote party of the country. On leaving
Nauvoo they had not determined whore
TO go, but their destination pointed
westward. After q thorough investi-
cation, 1t was decided to settle in the
great Salt Lake Basin, where they are
residing at the present day. There
they at once commenced the building
up of one OF the most remarkable and
powerful colonies of modern times.
Their proselytes amounted to many
thousands, who soon came pouring into
the New Jerusalem. This condition Of
things continued until they became
powerful and defiant, having organ
lied government of their own. For
q long time they hourished unmolested.
They had ingratiated themselves in
the confidence and friendship Of the
Indians by whom they were surround
ed. They induced the Indians to make
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instructions had been sent TO him from
headquarters) readily informed them
that at spot called the Mountain
Meadows they would get what they
required. To this place they hope
fully fastened, where they found good
and abundant pasturage for their stock.
Here they hoped to rest awhile after
their fatigues and disappointments.
The Meadows was a small valley, or
mountain pass, about five miles in
width. At the western end of the
Meadows was a large spring, near
which the emigrants encamped, sew
eral miles from the town of Pinto, in
the present county of Washington.
Meanwhile the unsuspecting emigrants
rested in perfect ignorance Of all that
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-09-02

OF Utah by Genti.es. And to this erd
Brigham Young, on the 10th day OF
September, 1857, issued proclamation
forbidding all armed forces from en-
tering the Territory of Utah under any
pretense whatever. Martial law was
declared to exist in the territory from
and after the publication Of the procla-
nation, and no person should be al
lowed to pass or repass into or through
or from the Territory without permit
from the proper officer.
During the exciting times that pre-
vailed in the far West that summer, an
emigrant train was dragging its slow
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-09-02
common cause with them against the

common cause with them against the
United States.
About the year 1857 polygamy took
on It's most revolving shape, and crime
and immortality became rampant. AT
last Congress took the matter in hand
and a Territorial Government was
formed for Utah and Government Of
fcials were sent out to take charge Of
the territorial affairs. But they could
accomplish nothing and they soon real
ICED the fact that their lives were in
jeopardy The Mormons during this
time were preparing to resist any fur
Their encroachments on the sacred soil
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length over mountain and plain toward
California, anxiously looking forward
30 that oasis Of tho desert, Salt Lake
City, whore they could rest themselves
and their jaded animals and replenish
their nearly exhausted supplies, and
again mingle with civilized people,
from whom they had SO long been sep
srated. Those thoughts buOyed up the
tired wayfarers as they plodded along.
This train was made up IN Northern
Arkansas, and was known as capt.
Fancher's train II was composed Of
flfty-seven men and sixty-two women
and children. They had thirty good
wagons and three fine carriages, about
sixty horses and mules, and GOO head 70
cattle. An army officer who oampod
vtth them GA the Platte, Ia June, saii
IL vas without doubt tho huost train
that ever crossed che plhlua To She
utter amafamont "a The omlgraats, Ou
Faaohlng salt Lake ClIY theY eeFe re-
fusat almlttauea, aaaIstauea ~ every
klnd eas eIthhah irum them, and thof
wsra shguptly efaare4 No pFueeed oa
tAaif laufHaf
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Apostles, at which women wore pres
ent. and after duo consideration 10 was
decided by unanimous vote 20 be the
will of the Lord that the emigrants
should be destroyed. Tho manner SCI
lected was an Indian massacre, but this
had failed. a council Of M0rmCns In
tho Meadows was called for Thursday
evening, az which orders from Pre-i-
dent Height were read. They directed
that tho Cmigrauts should bo decoyed
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-09-02

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was passing about them the
treachery that was then secretly
scheming their utter destruction.
But how was their destruction to be
accomplished? With all their power
and ready appliances the Mormons
realized that they could not safely I'M
dertake the destruction OF 10 human
beings without ii cOvery So it was