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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-01
Justice as She Is.

A correspondent of the ElDorado
Advocate, an employee of the Kansas
state penitentiary, writes some very
interesting letters concerning that in
stituJion. We take the following ex-
tracts from his last weeks letter:
''One has a great opportunity here Of
studying Justice as she is. To illus
trate: There are two young fellows
here, one for four and the other for five
years, for stealing twelve dollar COW.
There is also a gentleman of prmi
nence' here serving two years sentence
for embezzling 81 1000. In the one in
stance the poor boys work nine years for
S12, and the other earns So, 500 year.
See?
Another instance: An upper crust
man, who is wealthy, is serving three
years sentence for criminally assaulting
his own daughter, while poor devil is
serving seven years for the same crime,
his accuser being woman of known
loose morals And so it goes. 1t is a
poor rule that don't work both ways,
and while it is well known that there is
many a man outside the pen who
ought to be in it, it is also true that
there is many a poor fellow serving
longer sentence than justice demands.
1.-THE discipline here is cross be-
tween that of the German army and
that of Mississippi in slave times. Now
mind you, l said discipline, not cruelty,
for there is no cruelty allowed. The
punishment is the dark cell on bread
and water. The discipline has to be
maintained, and every officer of the
place more than earns his pay in en-
forcing it. 1t is dogs life, and a
mighty poor place to be.
1.-The state furnishes free to each
officer 200 bushels of penitentiary coal
each year, and to man who has burn
ed buffalo chips it is whole lot. The
state also sells to each officer shaving
ticket good for one month for fifteen
per week and a haircut when needed,
the artist, of course, being a convict,
who, by the way, is colored gentle
man who has made his record vivid de
razor before, and for which he is now
doing penance. fact which l could not
help thinking of the first tipe l crawled
into the chair.
Then there is another item here
which is enjoyed by convict and en-
ployee, and that is this: If one has so
lived that when he shuffies off this NOR
tai coil is booked for the bad place.
if the shuttle happens while he is
sojourning at Lansing, he'll never know
he's made the change.
ssThere are this week in this prison
864 prisoners, of which number zo2 are
colored, which is very much out of pro-
portion, comparing the population 0
the state in regard to the two races
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-01
JERRY TALKS.
ACK PLAIN.

Congressman Jerry Simpson is now
wheat was killed by the drouth. BE-
ing interviewed by press reporter he
had a few terse statements to make
that are well born out by the general
feeling of the people. When asked as
to the results of the recent turning
down of republicanism, he said:
''The republicans are now seen by
the people in their true light. They
are nothing but canting hypocrites.
Their pretense and practices have been
apparent to the people. Like the
Pharisees of old that Christ rebuked
they are slick and smooth without, but
are nothing but whfted sepulchers
within. | believe that there will be no
difficulty in turning the rascals out,
even down to the lowest county office,
in the coming election. AS matter of
fact, think the republican party is
really dead. There is apparently no
sue'upOn which they can rally, and
it is only question now or very few
years when they will disappear as a
party altogether. The wonder is now
when we look back on the history of
the party that it has been able to live
so long after it had abandoned the prin-
ciples of the party Of many years ago;
but like all dead bodies the muscles
Will twItch and will appear To have life
aft In "a Il huS
The republican party is wrong on
the money question; wrong on the
tariff question; wrong on every ques-
tion by which the people IS benefited.
and it only stands today as the defend
er of combines that threaten the des-
truction of our republican form of
government"
Referring TO the stalwart democrats
he said: They are running great
money making scheme. 1t is thu best
system of blackmailing I've seen for
some time. AS stalwart democracy is
merely an adjunct of republicanism,
their employment bureau has many ad-
vantages. The apparent fight holds off
appointments and allows the republi-
cans to remain in office q while longer.
Besides getting their ices from candl-
dates, the stalwart bureau ought to re-
ceive considerable money from republi-
can office holders. However; | guess
the money must be coming in slower,
for Crouch is the only one of the outfit
in Washington. If as much money has
been sent to the stalwarts from other
towns as has been sent from Medicine
Lodge, they ought to be rich. They
have been in Washington sending out
press dispatches about what influence
they had with the administration. in
order to bleed candidates. They
haven't any influence, but it was neces-
sary to make the Office seekers think so
in order to get their money. Stalwart
democracy never has been democracy
and the bureau in Washington has
been for personal benefit and the good
of the republican office holders"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-01
The Red Mans Welcome.

The announcement that the Duke of
Veragua paid his respects to Colonel
William f. Cody's Wild West Show
and saw there his first American
Indians should not be allowed to pass
uncommemorated by the compiler of
school reader declamaticns. The In
dian Grafton on the occasion is said to
have been something like the following:
20, son of the stranger. who came
to our fathers in other days, we bid you
welcome. In the name of the red man
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-01

THE city marshal of Sterling is of an
economical turn of mind. When he
kills dog instead of bCrYing him he
takes him to the city waterworks. The
Bulletin Gazette says: "a good fat dog
saves the city about half ton of coal. -
Accepting this proposition Topeka may
cease to feel alarmed at the prospect of
a fuel famine resulting from the Pitts
burg strike.-Topeka Press.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-01

THE problem fend is loose again
This one, he claims is a corker. Ii
runs like this: I have a sum of money.
Give me half as much as L have and ]
will give you three cents. Then give
me half as much as I have left and /
will give you three cents. For the
third time give me half as much as ]
have and l will give you three cents.
and I will then have no money left.
The problem fend claims that he can
work this with his eyes shut and one
hand tied behind him. Il is printed
for the bsneftof any problem fiend who
may chance to read this item.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-01

THE official returns are in from the
election held two weeks ago in Henry
Cabot Lodges Massachusetts, district.
The democrats carried the district by a
plurality of IA votes, electing Everett,
who was defeated last fall by 2,611 ma
jority. Is not this good evidence that
the people still are glad they turned
down McKinleyism last fall?-Eureka
Messenger.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-01

1T IS great commentary On repub-
lican politics to state that the secretary
of the treasury under the Harrison
administration, Charles Foster, could
lot manage his individual business to
avoid 'bust up" Is it any wonder
the national finances have been SO ter
ribly tangled up under direction and
manipulation of such man?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-01

From the Blade.
William Carr is building a small but
neat residence in the southwest part of
town.
w. NJ. Young is building nice resi-
dence on East First street, which will
add much to that part of town when
completed.
Dave Gray is building quite an ad-
dition to the Pacific house, which is to
be utilized as bakery for the supply
of the hotel and restaurant.
E. NJ. Carr few days ago completed
the work of repainting the Olivet
church, about five miles northwest of
this city, and that edlfice now presents
an attractive appearance.
Taking the earth all over into con-
sideratiOn the amount of rain that falls
on its surface comes to about five feet
could stand in Kansas at intervals be-
tween this and Christmas without SER
ious damage.
Canton Borders No 9, the uniformed
auxiliary to the I. o. o. F., may soon
be relocated at Great Bend, as but five
members are left at Coolidge, it's pres
ent location. This was once fine and
prosperous Canton and it is not desired
that it should go defunct. hence the
effort looking toward relocation.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-01

Here in Kansas dry weather and
high winds have destroyed the prospect
for wheat crop this season, but back
in Ohio and Pennsylvania people are
worse off still. The terrible foods have
not only destroyed the prospect for a
crop but have destroyed much of that
raised last season, together with num-
erous human lives. Sum it all up and
Kansas is about as good as any of them.
-Clafiin Banner.
KANSAS is better than any of them.
No lives have been lost in Kansas on
| account OF the drouths. No ''last years
crops" have been destroyed by dry
weather. No malaria has been en-
gendeled; no fever and ague causes the
Kansans bones to rattle and his soul to
long for other habitation as do the
dwelIers of the water-logged eastern
states. Though all day long the playful
wind may pelt the sand into our faces
and the hot sun fry the sweat upon our
brows, when the hour for retiring comes
we go to bed with cool breeze tanning
away the uDpleasantries of the day,
and we soundly sleep in restfulness
and security, not worried with the
thought that before the morning dawn
we may be swept with all our belong
ings, into waterY grave Yes. Oscar,
Kansas is BETTER than any Of them;
and you ought to be loyal TO your state
and ''stand up for Kansas" in season
and out of season, all the year around,
and increasingly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-01
EDITORIAL COMMENT.

THE Topeka Capital thinks that an
income tax would be tax just as much
as the tariff. Very true. All the DEM
ocratic party proposes is TO shift the
burden from the shoulder of the classes
from the weak to the strong.-Larned
Eagle Optic.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-01

Cauley, deputy assessor of this town
ship, for a list of the inhabitants of
the city. This list is official and can be
relied on as being correct. The pOpu-
lation of the city proper is 652 which
when added to the population of the
additions of the city, which rightly be-
longs to the total, makes over 700 resi-
dents. This is gain of about 200 IN
the past year. Not such a bad show
ing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-01
NEIGHBORHOOD HAPPENINGS.
ELLINWoOD.

From the Advocate
If the coming man is going to be a
woman who is going to hug the girls?
BoRN:-To Mr.. and Mrs. 81. w.
Bockemohle, on Sunday, May 21st, a
baby girl.
Jerry Lantz, who had his eye hurt
last fall while loading header barge,
has gone totally blind.
P. Doherty INDUCED in very extern
sive sidewalk sign this week. Pete
never forgets to advertise when an
opportunity affords. and great deal
of his trade has been built upon this
plan.
If few of the would-be goody,
goody young people who belong to
several christian organizations would
leave off part of their giddy and fool
ish actions while in church, they would
probably please the ministers, the con-
gregations and their God considerably
more than they do.
DIED:-On Wednesday morning May
Oath, at half past O'Clock, Dina, year
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Rudolph
Bockemchle, OF Pulmonary Consump
tion. The funeral was held at the
German Lutheran church, Friday, at
10 O'Clock and the remains buried in
the Ellinwood cemetery.
Widow Kimpler, who lives north of
town, met with very serious accident
last Wednesday while returning from
the dedication of the St. Peter and
Pauls church, the team ran away and
threw her from the cart in which she
was riding and broke her jaw. She was
brought to town where proper surgical
aid was rendered and she is now in a
fair way to recover.
The exhibition at the school hall was
up to it's usual standard, so was the
crowd in attendance. The training of
the children excellent. Everything
passed off like clockwork, and we be-
lieve Prof. and Mrs. Bullock would
make good military generals. We
would not say this about Mrs. Bullock
only you know it does look like we are
approaching time when women gen.
erals will be common.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-01

approaching time when women gen.
erals will be common.
CLAFLIN.
From the Banner
The one-year- child of Mr. and
Mrs. Jim Sly of near here, died Satur-
day last of measles.
Mr.. Slower, of south of town, will be-
gin the erection of a dwelling in the
city in few days.
Fred Galloway and Clarence Payne
of this place, started Monday morning
on journey to Chicago.
In spite of all the dry weather, there
are still some fields of wheat that
would make fair crop if it would rain
soon.
Did you ever hear of universal
courtship?" It's part of Ciafin's s so
ciety now. Our reporter says be saw
four young men and as many young
ladies all in one room. and each young
man seemed to look as if he wished the
other three would go home. If two is
company, what would eight be?
Now that great many of the farm
ers are plOwing up their wheat, would
it not be good scheme for them to try
few acres in alfalfa? 1t is plant of
extremely hardy nature and will pro-
duce from one to three tons of good hay
per acre. All that is necessary for a
big crop of bay from this is to get it in
the ground properly. Put out few
acres and see what can be done with it.
A circus can go to most any good
town in Kansas and carry away from
81 500 to So, 900, while the sum total of
the missionary contributions during
the year, of all the churches, will not
be over $25. And a good lecturer may
come to most any of these towns and be
thankful if he makes expenses. 'Tis a
queer world this.-Ex. Not so queer
after all, if we look at it right. When
the circus comes to town its first act is
to secure a column of readers OF a
twO-column display advertisement in
every paper in the county. The mis-
sionary society as a rule uses no adver-
tising at all, and the lecturer generally
sticks up a few five by-elght posters.
It's with the circus and the lecturer as
it is with the merchant-those that use
printers ink usually do tie business.
uOTSTNcT0N
From the Dispatch.
The residence of David Spires, few
miles west of town, burned Saturday
evening. The origin of the fire is un-
known.
A 103 pound boy was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Quinlan, on Monday night.
DR.. Clarke reports mother and child do
ing well and thinks Will will be him
self again in a few days.
The farmers of the county appear to
be taking general interest in the
matter of raising broom corn. In
southern Rice county this is an i'm
portant industry and the farmers say it
pays well.
As neighboring towns do not seem to
be getting move on themselves In re-
gard to 4th of July celebration Hois-
ingtOn has concluded to celebrate and
will do so in her usual magnificent
manner.
We are indebted to Mr.. j. W. Nc
The sun., 1893-01-22
Sunk by m Ice ElOe.

ELIZABETH. Jan. 21.-The canal boat J. K.
Wells Of New York. with 300 tons OF coal con-
signed to dealers In that city, was caught in
an Ice field between Perth Amboy and Eliza
bethport last night and her sides crushed in.
The vessel quickly went to the bottom. and
her crow had to take TO the ice for snfety.
They were rescued by tug. An effort has
been mad. to Iuise the ice blockade at Perth
Amboy. in which u big leot of boats loaded
with coal for New York and Eastern ports are
imprisoneI; Two noNWtsTriuwl nNtTn l. w Tugs sst to work
craft to fry ana get through. Her fate caused
the attempt to 10 abaqdoned. From ,Amloy
that many people rode over 1t to-day with
horses and sleighs and there is no indication
OF its breaking up very soon.
The sun., 1893-01-22
RAILROAD STRIKERS DENOUNCED.
4 United States Judge says Their Labor
Organizations Arc I.nMless.

INDIANAPOLIS. Jan. 2l.-Several Lake Erie
and Western strikers Of Muncie. Ind. were
before Judge Baker of tho United States Dis.
trict Court to-day charged with contempt. in
having interfered with the movement OF trains
after tine Court had enjoined them from such
action.
The court adjourned for a week. In an
nouncing this adjournment the Court ad-
dressed the prisoners for their guidance in the
mean time. He said:
In this case tho evidence shows that there
are a. number Of men who belong to u secret
labor organization. whose qualifications reach
not only over the entire extent of tho United
States but into Canada as well. 1t has kindred
associations by other names in Europe
All these organizations have the same
general aim. and that is. by force. violence.
and terrorism. TO compel their employers to
submit their business. their property. their
means OF livelihood to the arbitrary demands
OF these associations
I'm their secret oath bound assemblies they
determine for themselves on what terms they
will work for others. They refuse those who
are not members OF their association the on
portunity to labor when they desire to do so.
Those who will Lot submit to their eXaG-
tions have no more option about carrying on
their business than has tho belated traveller
when the hiGhwayman presents revolver
and bids him submit.
III they conn pei submission. II is robbery.
These coin binstiobs are infinitely worse than
isolated violations OF the law. in that they
teach general disregard and contempt oflsw."
The sun., 1893-01-22

side. When there was o little quiet. Sanford
He I.,.,e renewed his demand for Immediate pos.
II % am the rroper custodian of this, ONCE"
said Gleason and until you can produce an
Put Sjm cuti Kick S him ontl" IS %skrietod th.
roSS NG.r rs ys% %sas# said Gleason, shaking his
is that vopr ultnntum 2" said Sanford.
:. t. a. anid ulcnson
hlnircrW yelled the rear OF the moo. and
Detective Sharkey and Alderman Clayin made
did not reaeR S Ts"n nnS s"sS did hot seo@
to bc aware that they were in the room,
Inrgsny Is,y s,h Any moh to out" said ne
oi!!fe o, p2,ics .ommissioner said:
:. Gleason waved his hand smilingly and said; !;
TRsn Then, hs looked at Sanford and said: =,
hav" none but gentlemen in my administra-
q. rhe courts have decided that am Mayor"
said sanford.
SSTToduGS your order" ,fG Gsassn ot ,bo
mob. Shove him away and got in Take a
brace. and don't he afra d."
Wood. Capt Wood gnshed through and then,
pushed the mob back and cleared the room OF
V Wat anI9ss asH Of his m ose said San
DO you order me as Mavor to put this man
out asked Wood.
do" said Sanford.
Wood advanced toward Gleason. But Glea-
son was not alarmed. Had not Wood stood by
h I'm all through When he was elected Mayor
siX yenrs before was not his first appointment
that OF Wood IA CAPTAIN? SO Gleason smiled
as Wood advanced toward him..
Wood reached over the rail- ing. and grab
hing Gleason by the collar. jerked M him for. for.
he braeed himself, and Wood, powsrtnl man
called Wood. and two officers jumped forward
and laid hold OF Gleason. The three, pullin
with all their might. managed to get him half
way over tho railing. But Gleason held on
there. anu they easrd up
. - Let 20. Cantan.",' said he in n broken voice.
"Thatl Do That'll do. 1 yield to force. 1
The officers let go OF him. He Strengthened
his big form. shook his great shoulders. and
looked about In. n dazed way. His eyes met
Woods eyes. Woods eyes sank. Gleason
looked at Wool reproachfully. Then he shook
himself aga and straightened his coat; He
Island tity. All these mon had oheyed him,
anl al Ind bundled and fled afrrghted be-
tore his wrath. Nnw 1t was his turn. His
friends had deserted him and no would have
I'm be ready in minute. he said. and
went back 20 his desk. Several OF the San.
fordites opened the door in tho railing and
entered. Then the mob crowded In. those in
the renr and townrd the stairway shout nG
and vel ling. But Gleason paid no attention.
He sat down calmly. took up his pen. finished
The sun., 1893-01-22
HE SAW GOOD In A BURGLAR.
THY RECORDER SMYTH LET CARLO
CERRUTTI GO FREE.
The Prisoners Horror OF Liberty Purchased
by Perjury-A story Illustrating the Feel
ings that Prompted the Judges Lcnity.

The Prisoners Horror OF Liberty Purchased
by Perjury-A story Illustrating the Feel
ings that Prompted the Judges Lcnity.
Recorder Smyth sat in his judicial capacity
on Thursday morning. dealing out Justice to
all who came before him in tho Court OF Gem
eral Sessions. The usual quiet dignity and
despatch characterized the proceedings.
which were without incident until tie
case OF throe italian burglars was called.
ard three unkemp specimens took their places
before tho prisoners bar. Carlo Ilari. Vittono
Giusseppi and Carlo Cerrutti wero the names
to which they answered when arraigned.
Undeniable proof was promptly produced to
show that they had broken into saloon at %
South Fifth nvonue on Dec. 1S and had carried
away lot o; plundcr. Tho accused men were
sworn one by ono. Ilari and Giusseppi
pleaded mot guilty"
The sensation came whom Cerruui took the
stand. and 1t caused tremorof excitement to
run through the motley crowd that usually
watches tho court proceedings with only lam
guild interest
Tho Clerk read the oath with depth OF feel
ing and force OF expression that. blanched
tho prisoners face. When tho Bible was
handed him to kiss Cerrutti pushed 1t aside
with q look OF horror almost. and. rising. he
cried out: Il won't swear: won't lie. am
guilty"
Tho Recorder leaned back In his chair. too
surprised to speak for moment. Then he
turned toward the dirty prisoner. and the two
regarded each other intently for a moment
The court loungers watched with q curious In
forest. which did not relax whom the jury was
discharged and Cerrutti remanded for SEN
tence next day.
on Friday when the three burglars wore ar
raigned for sentence llari and Giusseppi got
four years and six months and three years re-
spectiyely. Whom Cerrutti's turn came the
Recorder's stern face relaxed, and he said:
" I congratulate you on your high minded re-
fusa to add perjury to the crime with which
you stand charged. and ms proof Of my pleas
YrS Yn at y2nr stanI suspend your sentence
Poor Ccrrutti was aim ost overcome with sur
prise and Joy when the full meaning Of this
little speech dnwned upon him. ana his face
was a study as he turned to leave the court q
free man.
When asked yesterday why he had dealt so
leniently with q man who had undoubtedly
committed crime. Recorder Smyth said:
In my long career as Judge have never
before had such an experience as this. II was
who. l am sure. has a good heart at bottom.
While sitting on tho bench revolving In my
brain tho proper punishment for such q case.
happened to remember a story which may
Of certain. State once visited the State
A exeept one desrea hst tes es
were innocent aud ought to be let loose. The
oyer to him and asked, why he was IN prison.
Because l deserve to be here: / stole q
horse. Governor" was the reply, You shall
go free said the Governor for | fear that you
Some such inclination. think. seized me to
let the trio OF Italian burglars part company.
and gave Cerruttf his freedom