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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-03-09
LARGEST OF HERoNRlEs.
An Important Ornitho1ogical Discover
Near valley Forge. Pa.

An Important Ornithological Discovery
Near Valley Forge, Pa.
A very important discovery from an
ornithological standpoint was made re-
Gently by DIR. William E. Hughes, the
well known ornithologist of Philadel-
phia, who is now with Lieut.. Peary's
expedition to Greenland and the Arctic
seas.
DR.. Hughes has found the largest
heronry existing within the knowledge
Of any scientist, in Valley Hills, place
near Valley Forge, Chester county, Pa.
It is certainly much larger than any
heronry ever discovered in this country,
and DIR. Hughes says no book on ornith-
ology that he has been able to peruse,
gives a heronry of so many nests.
In 1888, DR.. Hughes was on little
scientific expedition through Chester
county. When he passed through VAL
ley Hills he discovered on the trees of a
small copse about 100 heron nests. The
nests were rather imperfect and it could
be seen that the birds had just begun to
settle there.
In April last DIR. Hughes, accompan-
led by DR.. McCadden, taxidermist of
Philadelphia, determined to visit the
interesting copse at Valley Hill to see
how the heronS were coming along.
Much to his surprise he found the trees
literally covered with nests. Mr.. Nc
gladden. assisted him in counting the
homes of the birds and found they
numbered over 600. In the following
month DR.. Hughes returned to the her
onry and found that the many eggs he
had seen on his April visit had Matched
and the young herons were there in
great quantity.
AS far as DIR. Hughes has been able to
ascertain, the greatest number of nests
found in any herony in this country and
given in pathological books has been
Berls county. He has therefore made
special study of the Valley Hills her
onry and will soon write paper on it.
1t appears that during the sojourn of
these birds at Valley Hill between
April and September, they are subjected
to much discomfort. DIR. Hughes found
that turkey vultures eat the young,
while crows pick up the eggs. The
trees are also all covered with the lime
of the herons. The immense number of
the birds causes their chattering to be
very noisome continually, and can be
heard distinctly a quarter of mile
away. The heronry has consequently
been of great annoyance to the farmers
in the vicinity.
DIR. Hughes says these herons belong
to the ''Black Cap species, so called
from their black heads. They are very
large. Many of them, he says, stands a
foot in height. They are beautiful birds
and possess very strange features. He
has taken number of photographs of
the birds, nests and the 1ocality.-Phila-
delphia Press.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-03-09
ASTRONOMICAL TRIUMPHS.
Two Discoveries of q High Order Due En-.
tireIy to American Skill.

Two Discoveries of a High Order Due En-
tirely to American Skill
The Lick observatory has already be.
come famous from the numerous valu-
able observations which have been
made within the last few years We
certainly mean no disparagement to its
previous achievements when we say
that they have been altogether cast in
to the shade by the announcement of
the last discovery which has been made
on the summit of Mount Hamilton. We
fully appreciate the splendid series of
double-star discoveries by Burnham.
We recognize the value Of the observa-
tions of Mars, of the beautiful lunar
photographs, of the admirable and in
structive spectroscopic work of Keller,
but from henceforth it would seem that
the Lick telescope must be chiefly re-
;nembered, not for these admirable la
bOrs. but as the instrument with which
Jupiter'S fifth moon has been found. In
this respect the Lick telescope may be
compared with another celebrated in
strument of America, the great Wash
ington refractor. Doubtless much ex-
cellent work has been done by this lat
ter instrument, besides that achieve
Inent by which it's name will be specially
handed down
It was with this superb glass at
Washington that Prof Asaph Hall dis
covered the two satellites of Mars in
1877. This at one raised the name of
Hall to a high rank in the light of IA
nous astronomical discoveries. Now
we have triumph Of the same
high order won with the Lick tele-
scope. This entities the name of Barn
L. Al Il -
roll as that which contains the name of
Asaph Hall On such an occasion as
tronorers of all countries freely offer
their hearty congratulations to those
who pursue their science in America
In no other country can there be found
such lavish and splendid endowment
of astronomical observatories No
where else IS there such abundant pro-
vision for the carrying on of astronom-
zeal work of all kinds. It We're fitting
that the rewards should go to the credit
of the country which has done most to
earn them.
There is no civilized nation whose in
habitants would not have experienced a
thrill OF pride if such an achievement
as the discovery of the two moons OF
Mars or of the fifth satellite Of Jupiter
one of its own people. As it happens.
both these distinctions belong to Amer
lea. and those who are fully acquainted
with the matter know how valiantly
the American astronomers have strug-
gled with their difficulties and how
triuInphantly they have overcome them
Nor shall it be forgotten in this connec-
ton that the great Lick telescope and
the Washington telescope are both Of
American manufacture. They are the
products of the consummate optical
skill OF Messrs. Alvan Clark, of Massa-
chusetts- Those who provided these
grand instruments, those who made
them, those who used them, and the ma
ton which owns them are all to be sin
cerely congratulated on the splendid
results of their joint efforts-Sir Rob-
ert Bali. in Fortnightly Review.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-03-09

at Buffalo, and afterwards became a
partner in the firm of which the presi-
dent was a member He took but little
part in politics, although always Il con-
sistent and earnest democrat, until Mr..
Cleveland's nomination for the office
of governor of New York. In that
campaign he did efficient work for
his partner and friend, and dur
ing the campaigns that have sue
ceeded he was the same enthusiastic
supporter of 1.-The man OF destiny" So
cially Mr.. BisSell is 4 genial and COM
panionable man. OF uncommoDly large
stature, he naturally attracts attention
wherever he may be, and his intellec-
tual qualities soon convince persons
meeting him for the first time that he
is big man other than physically
Although man of strong convictions,
resolute and determined, Mr.. Bissell is
uniformly good natured. He is fond
of good joke and is usually the life of
his own particular circle at the club
Two years ago he was elected president
of the Buffalo club. The friendship
that has existed between Mr.. Cleveland
and Mr.. Bissen almost since the lat
ter's return to Buffalo from college has
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his admission to the bar he devoted his
energies to the law with such success
that he has built up a large and lucra-
tive practice He but recently took an
active part in politics, and was conspic-
uous in the campaign which resulted in
the election of Gen. Gordon to the gov
ernorship and to the United States SEN
ate. He is an eloquent and engaging
public speaker and well versed in polite
al methods. Besides being a lawyer, Mr..
Smith has had some experience in the
newspaper profession. Buying the At
lanta Journaloat a time when its for
tunes Were not of the brightest, he
adopted policy which Mr.. Grady found
SO successful in building up the Atlanta
Constitution. He employed good men,
paid them good salaries, and encouraged
them in their work Whenever a re-
porter brought in an exclusive piece of
news or did the work assigned to him
with unusual excellence he found await
ing him an order for the best suit of
clothes that the city afforded. Once
when the city editor of the Journal ex-
ecuted a commission with especial cred
it, Mr.. Smith presented him with a
horse and buggy.
Daniel X. Lamont.
Daniel S. Lamont, secretary of war,
was, during the first administra ton of
President Cleveland, exceedingly con-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-03-09

service as a captain and was promoted
to colonel of the Eighth regiment of
Alabama volunteers. He served
throughout the war with distinction
and was severely wounded at the battle
of the Wilderness. After. the close of
hostitities he resumed the practice OF
the law al Montgomery and soon ae-
quired much local distinction. He was
elected member of the Fortyffth and
each succeeding congress up to the
present time. He was twice q member
of the committee on naval affairs OF the
house and in the present congress is
chairman of that committee. He is
consequently well informed as to the
needs of this branch of the service and
we'll qualified to intelligently discharge
the duties that viii devolve upon him.
He is man of portly build and one of
the most affable members of the house
j. steriing Morton
J. Sterling Morton, OF Nebraska, sec
rotary of agriculture, was born in
Adams, Jefferson county, n. Y, April
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-03-09

to politics, and found in that direction
a congenial pursuit Through his own
efforts he acquired an academic educa-
ton. Before attaining his majority he
was selected as delegate to the state
democratic convention, and held his OVID
with many politicians Of age and ex-
perience. Even after that time he
figured more or less prominently in
such assemblages He was a deputy
clerk in his native county, and was
chosen member of the assembly in
1870, 1871 and 1875. From 1875 until
1888 he was secretary of the democratic
state committee, and performed val
liable work for the party. This
position brought him into init
mate personal contact with the
leading politicians of the state,
and his experience and advice were
often of great benefit. He was taken
into the confidence OF Samuel j. Tilden
during his campaign for the presidency,
having previously enjoyed the closest
intimacy with the sage of Grammercy
while he was governor of New York.
He was appointed chief of staff to
Grover Cleveland upon his election to
the governor ship, whence he derived
his rank and the title of colonel When
Cleveland was first inaugurated presi-
dent Col Lamont became his private sec
rotary and served IN that capacity with
ability and discretion through the en-
tire term. He had been the managing
editor of the Albany Argus for several
years and his experience in that capaci-
ty tended to fit him for his new duties,
which were discharged with rare fideli-
ty and discretion. At the conclusion
of President Cleveland's term OF office
Col. Lamont went to New York, where
he became president of street railway
company. He is genial and approacha-
bic, but always discreet and diplomatic
and his counsel was frequently of great
value to President Cleveland
Hillary i. Herbert.
Hilary A. Herbert, secretary of the
navy, is a resident of tgomery. Ala. ),
but was born at Laure nsViIle, s. c.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-03-09

Prior to this time he had shown strong
predictions toward journalism, being
a frequent contributor to the Detroit
Free Press and to other papers of repu-
tation. October 3d. 1854, he was mar
ried to Caroline lone French, of Detroit
On the same day, accompanied by his
wife, he started for Nebraska Arriv-
ing at Bellevue early in November, he
remained there for some months and
then moved to Nebraska City, where he
made a contract with the town site
company, becoming owner of five town
shares and several lots in the town site.
He received the sum of $50 a month for
editing the Nebraska City News. This
he held for about a year, resigninG the
position in 1857 and doing editorial
work at intervals until 1877. In
1855 he was elected to the territorial
legislature; was again a candidate
in 1856, but was defeated by eighteen
votes in consequence of his opposition
to chartering wild cat banks. He
was reinstated as a member in 1857 and
took an active part in the adjournment
of the legislature to Florence. He sue
| ceeded Thomas B. Cunning as secretary
OF the territory in the spring OF 1853
and became acting governor within
Richardson, and was succeeded in his
position by A. S. Paddock in 1861 In
the fall of 1860 he was nominated by
the democrats as delegate to congress
and defeated, his opponent being Sam
uel G. Daily. Mr.. Morton took no ac-
tive part in politics until the spring of
1866. when he received the gubernator-
ial nomination, contesting with David
Butler the honor of being the first gov
ernor of Nebraska. In consequence of
the irregularities in Rock Bluffs pre-
cinct, Cass county, by which about 100
votes were thrown out, Butler was de-
clared elected Without a caucus being
held Morton received the entire strength
of his party for United States senator.
The vote for senator stood % to 21 in
favor of It. w. Upton. Mr.. Morton was
appointed to represent Nebraska at the
Paris exposition and was one of the
commissioners at the Philadelphia ex-
position. He has been a prominent
! member and president of the state
board of agriculture and horticulture.
Richard Obey.
Richard Olney Encouragement,
graduated from Brown university in
1855 and Harvard law school two years
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-03-09

in which capacity he served four years.
He was elected to the Forty-fifth con-
gress and the five succeeding con-
crosses, and in Hay, 1890, was chosen
United States senator to succeed toe
late Senator James 5. Beck. He was a
presidential elector in 1872, 1876, 1880
and 1854, and was delegate to all of
the democratic national conventions
during that period. Previous to his
resignation Of the senatorship he was a
member of the committees on finance,
territories, Indian depredations, woman
suffrage and relations with Canada. He
was recognized as one of the leaders on
the democratic side in both house and
senate and his opinions on all questions
of national concern were always sought
and carried great weight. His abilities
have been recognized by men of all par
ties. His wife is one of the most beau
tiful and accomplished women in Wash
ington society, and his son. who has
been chosen his private secretary, is a
young man OF exceptional ability.
Wilson = isisselI.
Wilson s. Bissell, postmas ter-general,
has for many years been one of the
foremost lawyers Of Buffalo n. Y, and
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-03-09

The local singer was resenting mildly
to the hostess the large amount of
praise which she was beStowing upon
the visiting vocalist.
''They didn't applaud me that way"
he complained.
''Oh, well, you know" she said apollo
getically and sympathetically, she is a
visitor whom we don't hear often, while
we think of you, as the Bible says,
The poor we have with us always"
Then she was very much hurt because
he refused to accept her apology and
left the house in a huff.-Detroit Free
Press.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-03-09

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in Soc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand viii pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co.
SkH FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK. Nh
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-03-09

been of the most cordial and confden-
tial character. Mr.. Cleveland has al
ways placed great faith IN Mr.. Bisselrs
Judgment. When Mr.. Cleveland was
married Mr.. Bissen was summoned to
the White house to act as best man. At
his own wedding two or three years
ago Mr.. and Mrs. Cleveland were the
first to congratulate him and his bride.
HOke Smith.
Hoke Smith, secretary of the interior,
is the youngest of the galaxy that will
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-03-09

spicuous in the pub
lie eye-more so
than any other pre-
vious private secre-
tnry of an executive
except Col. John
Hay. He was born
in Cortland county,
n. Y, in 1851. His
early life was spent
as a clerk in his
fathers try
S tore. He early
L.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-03-09

four years. He was
born at Newton, n.
c., on December 2,
1855, and is descend
ed from cavalier and
Puritan stock, his
family having been
among the early set
tiers of New En-
gland w hen h e
was 16 years of age
his father removed
to Atlanta, wherk
the son began the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-03-09

His early manhood
w as d evote d to
teaching school, and
he employed his lei
sure hours in the
study of law. He
was admitted to the
bar in 1858. and af-
ter having served
several years in both
branches of the leg
islature was chosen
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
of KentuckVin 1871
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-03-09
Ayerting Trouble.

Maid Cbreathlessly)-O miss, both the
gents you is engaged to has called, and
they're in the parlor, and somehow or
other they've found it out, and, oh, miss,
I'm 'fraid there'l be trouble.
Miss Flirtie-Horrors! o, dear! What
shall L do?
Maid latter refection)- fix it. I'll
run an tell 'em you're cryin' y'r eyes
out cause y'r father has lost all his
money.-N. Y. Weekly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-03-09

is a lifelong demo-
crat. He was born
at New London, in
December, 1917, and
is therefore a COM
paratively un 6
man. He received
his education at
Yale, where he was
graduated w i t n
honors in 1869, and
at once began the
study of law in the
Office of Laning,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-03-09

tonic that's peculiarly adapted 20 their
needs
But its more than that, too. Its the only
disturbances, painful disorders, and chronic
weaknesses of womanhood. In female
complaints" of every kind, periodical pains,
beaTing-down sensations, internal inf1aInna-
ton. and kindred ailments, If il ever fails
to benefit or cure, you have your money
back
Something else that pays the dealer better,
may be offered as "a just as good" Perhaps
it IS, for him, but 1t can't be, for you.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-03-09

When he was a child
his father removed
to Ala bama, settling
in Greenville. He
received his educa-
ton at the universe
ty of Alabama and
the university of
Virginia, studied
law and was admit
ted to practice. At
the outbreak of the
civil war he entered
tho con fol TO
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-03-09

%, 1852. His father,
Julius Dewin Nor
ton, was a native OF
St. Adams, VT Re
moving with his
parents to Michigan
at an early age. Mr..
Morton attended the
public schools and
subsequently the
state university at
Ann Arbor, and
finally at Union
cOlJeoe New York
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-03-09

idUeT. L VICE ne mas
been offered a Mas
sachusetts justice
ship but declined,
having the last of
fer from Gov. Rus
sell. A few years
ago he was the
democratic candi-
date for attorney
general in Massa-
chusetts. His name
was mentioned to
President Cleveland
when the chief ius-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-03-09
German
Syrup, .

Mr.. Albert Hartley Of HUDSON,
N. c., was taken with Pneumonia.
His brother had just died from it.
When he found his doctor could not
rally him he took one bottle of Ger
man Syrup and came out sound and
well. Mr.. S. B. Gardiner, Clerk
with Druggist ]. E. Barr, Aurora,
Texas, prevented a bad attack of
pneumonia by taking German Syrup
in time. He was in the business
and knew the danger. He used the
great remedy-Boschee's German
Syrup-for lung diseases. 9
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-03-09
Pretty Near

Fogg-My wife is really getting COM
plimentary.
Brown-Ah! how's that?
why, she came mighty near speak
ing of my raven locks
How near, for instance?'
''Why. she said my head looked like
crows nest"-Boston Transcript.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-03-09
4 Strong Bid.

Mrs Strongmind-Whyd don't you go
to work?
Tramp-Please, mum, I made SOL
eEn VOW, twenty years ago, that I'd
never do another stroke OF work till
women was paid tn same wages as
men, Y. Weekly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-03-09

iM of the county and was shot and
killed while endeavoring to arrest
well known desperate. The future
statesman was but two years old at the
time, the youngest but one of i've chill
dren. His boyhood was one OF hard
ship and sometimes of privation. He
followed the pillow by day and studied
by night. All he learned was obtained
through hard work and self-deniaL
His mother managed the farm and
kept the family together. She still
lives on the old place and every year
her son pays her as long visit as his
public duties will permit. The early
education of Walter was obtained un-
der many difficulties. When IS years
of age he had an opportunity to
attend oorydon seminary. He OBJ
tanned a clerlkship in the county au-
ditor's Office, by means of which he
was enabled to pay his board and tut
ton After three years spent at the
school and at Bloomington university,
young Gresham returned to Corydon to
study law, paying his expenses by
working in the county clerks Office be-
times. When % years of age he was
admitted to the bar. At the outbreak
of the war he was captain of the Spen-
Ger r1nGS, DuC enlisted Nc
served with distinction at Shiloh, Cor
NTH and Vicksburg, and was wounded
severely before Atlanta He was sue
cessively promoted to the rank of ma
jor-general, and on being mustered out
of the service in 1865 resumed his law
practive at New Albany. He declined
several offices during Gen. Grants ad-
ministration, but in 1869 became United
States district judge for Indiana.
President Arthur made him postmaster
general to succeed Timothy o. Howe,
deceased, and subsequently gave him
the portfolio of the treasury. Toward
the end of his term President Arthur
appointed him a judge of the United
States circuit court. In that capacity
he became we'll known to the citizens
of Chicago, among whom he has re-
sided for several years Judge Gresham
hasa wife, son and a daughter The
son is now engaged in the practice OF
law, and his future is bright with
promise.
john G.. Carlisle.
John q. Carlisle, secretary of the
treasury, is native of Kentucky and
was born on the 5th of October, 1855
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-03-09
the Virtue of Promptitude

the escape from disease of those who heed
its warnings. Foresight is wisely practiced
by persons who, observing that their kid
neys want activity, impart to them a health
full impulse with Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers. BY so dong they avoid Bright's dis
ease and other destructive renal maladies,
Chills and fever, indigestion, constipation.
liver trouble. rheumatism should be nipped
in the bud by the Bitters.