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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19
RAILWAY FEDERATION.
The Men Seeking safety ia Union-Stroae
>peeches at Kansas CITY.

The Men Seeking safety ia Union-Stroas
>peecl,es at Kansas CitT.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. Jan. I4-That a
general federation of the various classes
of railroad men is anent to be formed
seems no longer among the doubtful
issues A large and enthusiastic meet
ing was held at Turner hail under the
auspices of the Switchmen's Aid associ-
alton, and the applause with which all
remarks tending that way were greeted
proved conclusively that the idea meets
with considerable favor. This new
movement contemplates gathering into
the organized ranks of labor many who
have hitherto taken no active part
The meeting last night was called to
order by Charles Walter, who appointed
W. A. Sims. grand secretary of the
Switchmen's Aid association, as chair
man for the evening. Mr.. Sims intro
duced as the first speaker Mr.. L. A.
Rogers, of Chicago, who, after short
Introductory speech in which he regret
ted the unavoidable absence of Eugene
V. Debbs. of Chicago, who had been ex-
pected to address them, opened the sub
ject for discussion which he stated
briefly was: by what method can we
best receive the returns that our labor
meritS?'
There were certain conditions with
which they had to contend, he said,
wherever they had no difficulty in
securing their rights Now, the Gouids,
Vanderbiits, Astors, Carnegies, Tricks,
ct al, forming they did plutocracy,
was opposed to the rank and fl e of
labor. Sympathy for the working class
was as far from the thoughts OF
the millionaires as heaven from
hell He advocated the eight hour
system that gave to the laborer
E. the right to enjoy his home
privileges and home circle. He ridi-
culed Judge Paxton's decision in the
Homestead affair in declaring guilty of
treason the thirty-three men who
fought for their homes and home rights.
If these thirty-three Homestead men
are sent to the penitentiary the stripe
they wear will be more honorable than
the one that floats above their prison."
was an incendiary remark that pro-
voked loud applause
He then compared Cinnamon with
''scabs'' to the detriment of the latter,
and this again called for long continued
applause. The year 1892 had been d
bad one for the laborer, he said, and he
urge ed that they organize and face the
enemy Every one should join-all
classes of railroad men. Then the or
ganization would sweep everyth ing be-
fore it.
George A. Wood was the next speaker.
His speech was a com bination of social
ism, federation and advice to his hear
ers to organize and use ballots if posi-
BILE and bullets if this did not win. His
idea was to legislate to stop promiscu-
ous immigration and this would bate
the ''Scab' nuisance. He strongly adj
vised organization. and his speech was
cheered to the echo.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19
TO SIMPLIFY The LAW.
Delegate Harvey Introduces n Bill Regard
ing the Securi e of ToMnsftes.

Delegate Harvey Introduces n Bill Regard
ing the Securi & of Townsftes.
WASHINGTON, Jan ID. = Delegate
Harvey introduced bill to enable any
one eligible to take land under the
homestead act to secure a townsite
from the secretary of the interior on
any of the public domains.
The bill provides that application be
filed with the secretary and only one
section can be covered by the applica-
ton, and it must be at least two town
ships away from any other townsite. A
deposit of SO an acre must be made
with the secretary, and this money is
to be given to the town organization
for school purposes
Within thirty days after patent is is
sued, the man securing the townsite
must file plat of town with the secre-
tary. The object of the bill is to sim
plify the law on this question and make
it easier to secure lands for townsites-
Harvey thinks that the bill will be
naSSaH
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19
DUN'S REPORT.
Trade Continues active Despite Report of
Gold ExpOrts-Co numerical IndebteCi;tes

Trade Continues active Despite Report of
Gold Exports-Co numerical Indebted ress
Low.
NEW YORK, Jan. 14-R e. Dun &
Co. S weekly review of trade says: In
spite of reports that more gold will go
abroad and in spite of uncertainties re-
garding Legislation on the money ques-
ton the business world seems inclined
to believe that there will be no serious
financial Embarrassment, especially as
the average of commercial Indebtedness
is remarkably low and failures have
been com paratively uniIuportant
At Boston orders for boots and shoes
have been large, the factories are all
busy and jobbers' stock light. Cotton
and wooden mills are fully employed.
Sales of wool were 3, 513, 500 pounds and
about 5000, 900 were destroyed by fire,
making territory wool stronger Iron
is weak at Philadelphia and
scarcity of cars affects the coal
trade. At Pittsburgh pig iron is weaker
and slow of sale. Trade at Cleveland
is good. with improved demand for
rolled products and money close. collec-
tions being not so good. Orders for
spring goods are more liberal at Detroit
and money is in strong demand. Whole
last years, there being a heavy demand
for winter clothing. Speculation has
raised pork to the highest price in seven
years and money is strong. Milwaukee
is preparing actively for spring trade
and heavy SHOWS have helped lumber
men. At st. Paul and Minneapolis the
lumber and flour trades are frmer, but
collections are slow. Trade at Omaha
&c al at fu I.
Kansas City, where receipts of cattle
are liberal. but of hogs light
At st. Louis money is strong. but
there is grain blockade from scarcity
of cars. At Louisville prospects are
bright and at Knoxville trade is i'm
proving At Memphis trade is dull, at
Little Rock fair, with more hopeful
tone, and at Atlanta good with salts
factory collections,
What people mean by depression in
business is shown in the pig iron out
put, 5000 tons weekly, or less than 3
per cent smaller than December 1, with
a slight increase in stocks and 1875
smaller than a year ago. but with stocks
much reduced The output in 1892 was
9, 100. 600 tons. only 100, O0J less than the
largest ever known, that of 1896, and
the consumption was probably the
largest ever known. Prices are weak
er, Bessemer pig only $3.50 at Pitts
burgh and Alabama iron Is offered at
the west at lower prices, but there is a
better movement at Philadelphia The
structural iron is dull and bar weaker
ut S11.52 and rails are still inactive. On
the other hand, textile mills are
crowded with work. Sales of wool are
the largest known for many weeks
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19
Good Retur s on Ills Investment.

JEFFERsoNvILLB, Ind, Jan. IL
Henry Howard is $1,000 better off to-
day Saturday Howard attended the
administrators sale OF the late Annie
Huber, a septuagenarian spinster who
died here few weeks ago and villed
her property to relatives in Germany.
Her household effects, however, were
sold, and when the auctioneer put up
an old chest and contents it was
knocked down to Howard for eighty
cents This morning when examining
it contents Howard found carefully
wrapped in flannel a heavy sack, and
upon opening it discovered his treasure
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19
Want the strip Opened.

ST. LOUIS. Jan. I.-At the annual
meeting of the Merchants exchange
resolutions were presented and adopted
as follows:
VIII reas, The opening up to settlement OF
the strip of land in the Indian territory known
as the Cherokee outlet will greatly aid the in
dustrial interests OF The state OF Missouri and
promote the commerce of The cities:
Resolved. That senators and represen Ia
fiye5 in congress be requested to urge and Sc
cure the passage OF the bill now pending TO pro
vide for the purchase of the claim OF the Chero-
kec nation in the Cherokee strip and The open
ing of the land TO settlement in the same nzD-
the country of Oklahoma was opened.
permitting land to be purchased BY actual set
f1nrG
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19
THE WYOMING LEGISLATURE
The Deal OF P"puIfsts "A al Democrats Con-
SusnTnated

The Deal OF P"puIists a al Democrats Con-
sumnated
CHEYENNE. Wyo, Jan II--There was
no time lost in the organization of the
Wyoming legislature, and the deal be-
tween the popu!ists and democrats was
carried out
Secretary of State Barber called the
senate to order at precisely l. o'clock
John McCOrmics, of Sheridan, was
made temporary president and Charles
Argcsheimer, temporary secretary.
After the usual routine business the
senate adjourned until O'Clock
Promptly at 1880 Secretary Barber
appeared at the door OF the house OF
representatives and at that moment
Snyder, of johnson county, moved that
j. u. Hurd. Uintah county, be made
temporary speaker. The motion was
seconded, but by this time the secretary
of state had reached the speakers desk
and raised his voice and said
just one word, Gentlemen when his
voice was drowned in the storm OF ayes,
and Mr.. SNYDER declared Mr. Hurd
elected temporary speaker. II D. Mer-
rift, of Carbon, was elected temporary
chief clerk, and 7. @. Wolfe, OF Carbon,
temporary sergeaut-at-arms. The house,
after the appointment OF n committee
on credentials. adjourned FOR half an
hour.
After the recess the committee on
credentials reported in favor of seating
all members having certificates except
Scott of Converse, in whose place they
recommended the seating OF Nat Baker.
The vote was taken and Baker seated.
Chief Justice Groesbeck administered
The oath of of.ice to embers-elect auo
I recess was tar5cn to ole. Oc,S-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19
Costly fire in Chicago.

CHICAGO, Jan 12-Over $3.50. coo VIC. II,
OF property was destroyed by fire in
seventy minutes The fire was in the
hve-stoTy stone front building at 765 to
Isl Halstead street, owned by G,nn
I ork and occupied by him as dry
goods store The fire originated in the
basement from some unknown cause.
The south wall fell over upon a three
story building owned by c. r Lott, and
the avalanche OF stones, bricks and
mortar went directly to the basement
OF the Lott building, literally tearing
out the inside Of the structure. No ona
was injured.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19
Union League Club Election.

NEW YORK, Jan 13.-The annual
election of the Union League club,
which occurred last evening, was very
quiet affair. There was only one ticket
in the field The newly elected officers
are: President, Horace Porter: vice.
presidents, Whiteiaw Reid. William
Webb, Elihu Root, Albert Brown; Sec
rotary. John Van Wormer; treasurer,
George Montague When the result
had been announced, Chauncey II. De-
pew, who had been president of the
club for seven consecutive years, de-
livered an interesting address. which
was received with much applause
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19
POPJLIsTs In CHARGE.
Inauguration of Gov. Lewe1Iing at
Topeka.
An EAthustastic Crowd an Attendance
Farewell Words of the Retiring Cow
sssnor and the Address of the
New Chief Magistrate.

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. 10.-The triumph
of the populists of Kansas, made posi-
bic at the polls in November, was full
hil@d few minutes after noon yester-
day. when the state government was
formally surrendered by the vanquished
60 the victors.
The ceremony took place in the hall
OF the house of representatives and was
witnessed by probably the greatest
crowd that has ever assem- led in Kan
Sas on a similar occasion. The hall in
Guiding both galleries, was packed to
ats utmost capacity, and hundreds who
came late were compelled to stand
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19
That Pucitistic Feeling.

GUTHRIE, Ok, JAN 12-Already one
light has occurred over the election of
Mr.. Mccartney as president of the up
per house After adjournment Mr.. Nc
Cartney was met by United States Mar
shall Grimes, when some bitter words
passed between the two gentlemen.
which terminated by Mr. Grimes strilS-
ing Mr. Mccartney. Friends inter-
fered, and the two men were separated
Later, Sheriff Jesse Graham. who was
until recently Il deputy under Marshal
Grimes met the latter on tie street and
resented the attack on Mccartney AZ
this writing it looks as though more
trouble would occur.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19
ComposItors strike.

MADISON, Wis, Jan. 1.-THE Typo
graphical union, of this city, submitted
a scale to the proprietors of the Demo-
crat Printing Co for their considera-
ton. Yesterday afternoon several print
ers in the office We're asked to sign
an iron-clad contract renouncing the
union. They refused and were dis
charged. The other men in the Office
walked out. numbering about forty.
The Democrat company are state print
ers and unless their work Is com pieted
on time they viii be forced to the wall.
The sheet will probably appear in D
badly crippled condition.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19
Depression in sh1pping.

preston into which the shipping in
dustry of England and the continent
has fallen is shown by a startling array
of statistics just made public. There
are numbers of idle steamers in every
port in the kingdom. On the Tyne
alone there are $50 laid up with a total
tonnage of $50, 600. Seventeen vessels
are laid up at London At Liverpool
there are 146 steamers idle with a total
tonnage of 159, 900. The total number
of vessels laid up at English and Scotch
ports is 40 and the total tonnage is
g5s, 900.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19
PREsioENT-ELEcr CLEVELAND.
The Family to pend Few Weeks at Lake
wood to AWAIT the Fourth o NIxreh-

The Family to pend Few Weeks at Lake.
wood tn Await the Fourth March,
NEW YORK. Jan 11-Mr Cleveland
has now completed his preparations for
removal to Lakewood for the remainder
of the winter. lie and all his family
will go on Friday. The house at T.
Fifty-frst street will be closed. all the
servants being transferred from it along
with the family to Lakewood There
he viii take possession of what is
known as the St-aus cottage, occupied
by him last winter. tt, : IS a small.
but comfortable house. furnished for
occupancy. so that the family VIII not
be under the necessity of removing any,
thing except themselves and their per-
sonal belongings
Toward the latter end OF February
the butler. William Sinclair, who. it
is understood, will resume his old place
as steward OF the White house, will
come to the city and arrange for the
removal of the furniture from the pres
ent home and for its storage or trans
portation to Washington. The presi-
dent-elect viii come TO the city as often
as business calls him; perhaps not more
than three or four times week IF 1t
becomes necessary he will remain here
at night in order to meet people
with whom he NAV wish to confer
upon political matters. 1t is not his
/ purpose to encourage political visitors
to Lakewood, and he hopes to find time
there for doing the important work he
has in hand preparatory to his depar-
ture for Washington Toward the close
Of the winter he will probably ind 1t
necessary to spend all his time there,
without attempting to como to his
Office. 1t is not now known whether
he will take his departure for Washing
/ ton from Lakewood or go over some
route which viii require : return 20 the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19
The KevoIt fn Argentine.

DUENos AYREs, Jan 1.-The insur-
rection in the province of Corrien ties
promises to become more serious than
was at first apprehended. owing to the
passive attitude OF the federal govern
ment. This inactivity is due to the
fact that the members of the cabinet
are divided as TO the measures that
should be adopted to suppress the ris-
ing. In the meantime the fighting in
the province has been actively resumed,
especially around Cuseros, which Is one
of the towns that has fallen into the
hands OF the rebels The provincial
government seems to be poweriess to
cope with the insurgents.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19
Bismarck Besmirched.

BERLIN, Jan. 12.-During the past
few days vigorous effort has been
made to find out what there is behind
the scenes as regards the Guelph scan
dals. The results are that it has been
shown that there has been a scanGalous
pillaging of the Guelph fund, but all
traces of such have been obliterated
It is claimed, however, by the Vor-
waerts that it possesses papers regard
ing the scandal that will implicate
Prince Bismarck. The editor Of the
paper says that in short time he will
publish full list OF names of those inn
r,licofed
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19
Young VALE. Coming over

LONDON, Jan lit is learned on
very good authority that Prince George
of Wales is seriously contemplating a
trip to America during the coming
spring, in order to participate in the
naval review in New York harbor The
idea is favorably regarded by the queen;
the prince of Wales and heads of the
admiralty. If Prince George goes he
will be escorted across the Atlantic by
several men-of-war, and it is proba bic
that a large squadron of battle ships
and cruisers will be sent over in advance
to receive him The prince also con-
templates trip to the Chicago expo
sitiOn
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19
Revolvers Drawn.

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. lin an alter
cation between George Higgins, the re-
publican sergeant-at-arms, and one of
the populist dooriSeepers revolvers were
drawn and a general row was only pre-
vented by the interference of few
19velheaded men.
The populist doorkeeper had in his
possession all keys to the hall except
those leading from the postoffice to the
corridors. He went to Higgins, who
was stationed at the post office door,
and demanded that he deliver over
those keys Higgins refused to comply
and in the row which followed revol-
verS We're drawn on both sides.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19
Two Firemen >calded to Death.

PANAMA, Jan. 13.-Word has been re-
ceived from St. Thomas that the steam
er Esll has met with an accident. and
that two fireIEen were killed and two
engineers badly scalded- The Esk left
that port Tuesday with mails and pas
sengers. She had to return on account
of one of her boiler plates giving away.
The two engineers were badly scalded
while trying to save the lives of the
Sr-e1nan
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19
ANOTHER VICTIM.

Another Prominent FIRE CHI Official in tho
Tolls of the Panama canial
PARIS, jan 13.-The next move in the
Panama canal scandal looked for on the
part of the authorities will be the ar
rest of NJ. de Freycinct. for years min
lister of war and one of the most prorni-
nent candidates for the presidency to
succeed President Carnot He was an
intimate friend of Cornelius Herr, and
frequently drove to Herz's place near
AK to enjoy his hospitality. This
friendship is believed to have been put
to industrious use by Herr in his pecu-
liar operations.
1t is stated that there is no evidence
Freycinct and that nothing more can
be shown against him than compiais-
ance towards others who were corrupt
He was, however, closely examined
yesterday and is now under surveil-
lance.
De Freycinet is represented to have
been terribly shocked by the statements
from America regarding the anteced-
ents of Herr whom he professed to con-
slider a person of high probity and ex-
celleut character. His friends cite on
this subject the fact that, previous to
the recent exposure, the record of Herr
at the chancellerie of the legion of
honor was not only credIta bic but bril-
liant, and that De Freycinet had no
better opportunities than the chanccl-
lerie for knowing that real history of
the adventurer
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19
A kansas CRY FIRE
The Jaccard Jeweiry store Burncd-Eosa
Over a Quarter Million Dollars

The Jaccard Jeweiry store Burncd-E1sa
Over a Quarter Million Dollars
KANSAS CITY, No, Jan. 12-Fire
broke out in the Jaccard jewelry store
on Walnut street. between Tenth and
Eleventh, at 1915 o'cloc-> this morning,
and was burning fercely when an
alarm was turned in. and by the time
the department. arrived it had gained
such terrible Roadway that it could not
be checked
Within an incredibly short space Of
time the entire building was mass OF
flames and glass in stores across the
street were cracking from the intense
heat Great masses of smoke poured
forth and added to the weird scene of
the early morning. The efforts Of the
fremen were uDavailing to save the
building and it required the most her
culean efforts to keep the fire from
spreading to the other ortions of the
block.
But by good luck, rather than by the
grace OF water, which spurted in fee bic
streams from nearly {. score of nozzles,
the fire was confined to the building
owned by d. o. Smart and occupied by
the Jaccard Jewelry Co. and the Foster
Wooden Goods Co. The latter occupied
the second floor and the Jaccards occu-
pied the remaining three floors
The flames attracted large crowd OF
specta tors despite the lateness OF the
hour before the departments arrived.
and later the streets were thronged
with men and women who watched
the heroic efforts of the fremen
in their battle with the flames.
As soon as the department
had turned on the water the smoke be-
came binding and countless millions
of sparks flew in all directions, to the
imminent danger of adjoining build
ings. The heat soon became terrific
and drove the spectators back. The
flames burst out at the front, although
the fire originally started in the rear.
where the fire which broke out in the
same place several days ago also orig
: mated.
The total loss to the building and
stock is estimated at $3.50, COO The JAG
cards carried a stock valued at over
500, 900 and the insurance on the stock
is placed at about half that amount
They estimate their loss at So, OOO
The building was owned by ID. o. Smart
and valued at 100000 1t is not known
what the insurance on the building is.
The stock of wooden goods carried by
the Foster Wooden Goods Co. was in
sured for $50, 900. The total loss not
covered by insurance will proba bly,
reach 800, coo.
The ire was one of the most dis
astrous which has occurred in the city
for several years and at one time threat
ened to become a general eonfagration.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19
POLICE BOARDS EXIST.

Attorney-General Little Holds That The.
Have Not Been Lawfully abolished
Topeka. Kan, Jan. 1O.-The first Of
fetal act of the new administration was
a decision by Acknowledgement Little
holding that the board of police COM
missioners had not been abolished. A
few minutes after the oath of Office had
been administered the following dis
patch was received, dated Leavenworth:
Mayer Hacker claims that the metropolitan
police board of Leavenworth is abolished and
has appointed new marshal Shall surrender
to the new marshal? Answer quick.
j. A. ROsENTHAL Marshal
Noah Allen, deputy attorney-general.
sent the following reply: Police COM
missioners not dissolved. Do not sur
render to new marshal. See section
T4S, general statutes of 49,"
In an interview Deputy Allen stated
that the Encouragement held that the
statutes required proclamation by the
governor in order to dissolve the poles
boards, and that as Gov. Humphrey
had issued none. they were still vested
with full authority.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19

At by-election in the Alb arrondissc-
.nent of the department of Tarn,
France, Prof. Jaures, a socialist, was
elected to the chamber by a large ma
1ority. In Carmeaux the electors ts
voted for him almost unanimously.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-01-19

The Gable Co. is trying to hold II
miles of placer ground in the San Juan
diggings, it is said, through the use of
many fictitious names Great indigna-
ton among the prospectors is the re-