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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-10-04
Very Trying.

There are cases in which a correct
musical ear causes its possessor a good
deal of discomfort.
II suppose you heard Squire Samp-
sons daughters voice pretty loud in
the hymns, my dear?" said Parson
Fawcett, inquirlngly, to his little wife
at the close OF the morning service.
Il used to think when she lived here
before her marriage that her voice
was very strong, but not-er-not ex-
actly reliable, perhaps, as to pitch"
MIR. Fawcett," replied the minis.
ter's wife, while a flush rose to her
thin cheeks, Il suppose she that was
Arabella Sampson thinks she is prais-
ing the Lord when she sings; and far
be it from me to say that she doesn't;
but must say that it's aifI can do to
praise Him at the same timer
Youths Companion.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-10-04

from hiroshima
Tuesday is regarded
in official circles
here as she first
move in the advance
on the Chinese CAPT
tai, Pekin. 1t is
pointed out that
there is no need of
japanese reinforce
ments in Corea, as
since the battle in
Ping Yang the ia
100000 houo bod
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-10-04
FUNERAL Directors in session.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. "A meeting of the
Missouri Funeral Directo rs association
began at ? o'clock yesterday in the or
binary of the Planters hotel, being
called to order by Vice President
George G. Bigley, OF Poplar Bluff The
meeting was for the purpose of elect
ing officers and preparing reports for
the national association.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-10-04
MOVING ON PEkIN.

a Large Japanese Army Embarks for the
Chinese Capital.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27.-Yesterday's
advices from Toxic stating that sec
ond japanese army of 80, 900 men sailed
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-10-04

The verdict of the coroner's jury in
the inquest on the body of Miss Belle
White, who died in DIR. Sophia Santa
facial massage institution, Chicago.
was that the deceased came to her
death through functional heart dis
ease, not by the elestric sponge or the
cocaine used in the wrinkle cure.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-10-04
Vest Wins Every Point.

CHICAGO, Oct. BY the decision OF
the United States court of appeals,
handed down yesterday by Judge
Woods, James J. West wins every point
in the suit brought against him by III.
j. Huiskamp and others to settle the
question of ownership of 5,O01 shares
of stock in the Chicago Times Co. and
valuable property belonging to the
Story estate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-07-31
SHOT DOWN By ~ ENRIGED EXPLOIT
WILLIAM IT. BRIGHT. OIL MERCHANT OF prn
FAIO. ~ HOSPITAL DYING

WILLIAM IL BRIGHT. OH MERCHANT OF prh
FAIO. ~ A HOSPITAL DYING
Buraio. July s0.-Wiam II. Bright formerly os
OF tho owners OF the Genesec ON Works, was shot
this afternoon by an employe OF the company via
had become insane from pondsrinS over his elsl7
against the company for f2s5 for services as Higi
Waterman. When the company went into the han,
OF a receiver because OF hard times Barney" Nun
ray aged ffty-hve years. had a claim for salary
which he has been vainly trying 10 collect
To-day he went 10 the office and asked Mr. Bright
for the money He was referred 10 Receiver Fain
ham. Mr.. Bright saying ne had no money 20 pT
him. - Au~ all
Barney" drawing "A revolver and shooting bIs.
In the side The bullet entered the les; sac oe's..a
the eighth and ninth ribs and penetrated the Jug
Bright grapped with Murray, who snot MN aga
this bullet grazing his head. lhen NJ Ahosh. ~.
again. Murray gave himself up 10 the nrst p0""
he met. - A. -
Bright was taken 70 the hospital. where he Is ?"
expected 10 live. He was conscious anu EisIe
statement alleging that Bright hat thTeatehesu .
throw him out OF the Office and had dra"h 80 ~,
on him and then struck at him WIKI an hon ~,
He declared he had acted In self-dete.le' Me,T
has been arrested twice In two years loi mya."s
and on one occasion tried 10 Kill MS we. hs -
sanity Is believed 10 have been brought on ~ W.,
over his claim. Brights brother J; q bnsns
Pottstown, Penn. is big coal ana OF na'- 49,,
the owner OF the Genesee OIL WORKS Inc .s Esr
man has Il wife and three children. lie was mr.
eight years old. The Brghis are G y - ,sos
seventeen suits brought by the famil'es W -, a
who were on the steamer Tiogal when pew x
the way to Chicago while carry car so VI --'-
tina which was billed as oil.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-07-31
TWENTY ACRES or LUMBER BURNED.
TIE YARDS OF THE sIIEvLIN-CARPENTER co. OF |
MINNEAPOLIS DESTROYED.

TIE YARDS OF THE sTIEVLINCARPENTER Co OF
MINNEAPOLIS DESTROYED
Minneapolis July 9O-Twenty acres OF lumber
mics containing about . 90 feet OF lumber
longing 10 the Shevlin-C arpenter Lumber Company.
situated on the west bank Of the river within a
quarter u n mile Of the centre OF the city. were
destroyed by fire this afternoon at loss Of fully
1900 90 In addition 20 this the Chicago 81. Paul.
Minneapolis and Omaha Railroad roundhous' was
burned with Nv, nty-one freight and tie vau-
able Pintsch gas plant. Carelessness on the part
OF the engineer and fireman Of an omaha switch
engine who neglected TO close the hampers Of their
engine while passing the yards. is supposed TO have
been the cause OF the fire. Long before the nremen
had arrived the FIRE was beyond control. A general
alarm was sounded. but even then the fire could
not be controlled. St Paul sent two engines and
crews. and Saltwater started an equal number but
had 10 recall them owing 70 the breaking out OF
The lumber ward was doomed before a stream Of
water had been turned upon II. and all the remen
could DO seek contne II 20 the district
in which IL originated To the west OF the yards
stood the Star elevator, containing lSoD busheIs
OF wheat. and raw OF warehouses extending Tor
the burning yards the Omaha yards nled
with cars. while directly south and east we're the
Omaha roundhous' and gas plant Eleven en-
gin~s were standing in the roundhouse, but they
were taken out IN safety
Then the nnrnes reached the roundhOuse. and IN a
moment or this all flames. The Pintsch
Omaha trains generated stood next 70 the round
house This soon b.ew up with a noise which could
be heard all the city. scattering blazing brands
Rlazing brands had in the meantime. been falling
all around the Star elevator. which took fire In
several places but happily was practically unin;
In different parts of the city, but In every case
hey were quickly eXtnsushed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-07-31
NO LACK or ENTFRTdINWENE
PROGRAMMES TO SUIT ALL TASTES At THE ROOF
GARDENS AND OTHER PLACES OF AMUSEMENT

PROGRAMMES TO SUIT ALL TASTES At THE ROOF
GARDENS AND OTHER PLACES OF AMUSEMENT.
Among the thousands OF people who visited the
roof gardens theatres and other places Of ainuse-
ment 10 the city last evening there was not - flr
as could be learned person who was dis1p-
pointed. The programmes were Interesting ana
varied The "MiTado" es a matter 81 course. Go
lighted a large number % listeners The perform
ance OF the Duff Opera Company Is excellent. and al.
who ls,cn 70 e certain 70 spend pleasant
evening The japanese girls. who dance In The
second act and pour FOR the visitors - the IN
termss,ons are always interesting The nf'ieih
performance Will take place tomorrow night
There was a new series OF living pictures at
Proctors which was deserving of admiration. II
was under the supervision of Mis- Susie kerwn.
The new subjects Included The Doctor" '"rcmp,a-
ton OF St. Anthony" The Premier. THE Five
Senses" "Flsherman's Courtship" "Lorlei" Fol
lette" Witch OF the Wave" "A Chance Oppor-
tunty" ia Cigale" The Double STAY" The
Flower Girl" The Yellow Rose" The Arts"
In the Trenches and AN AFFAIR Of Honor" The
vaudeville programme Is a. interesting AZ ever.
There was a large crowd as usual AZ Roster e
Balls Among the additions % the programme
were Loiset with his trained troupe % storks.
geese. dogs ard monkeys: Mnzuz ard Abacco. IN
an original act entitled The Tramp and the Dude.
and the Granss Tyrolean Trio. All the old "a
vorites. including the living pictures. have been re-
tanned On the roof garden were heard the X Dssuth
Hungarian orchestra.
lo!st; Josephine Sahel and Victoria Waters
There was excellent programme at the Mali-
son Square Roof Garden. and Mi Won GoitschalK
wore a broad smile he looked upon NE crowds
in front of the garden stage Among the new a.
fractions were Al II. Wilson, the German comedian,
Grace TAYLOR. dancer. Edward and Josie Eyans,
sketch artists and Lottie Moore. This IL tho last
week In which Miss Bessie Boneh can be seen on
a roof garden this summer. Signorina Tortajada
and her troupe as popular as ever
Manager Weyi has another excellent BIZ Mt N"
American Roof Garden this week. Smith and Cook.
who have been away for week. have returned
for another long stay at this garden. E1wina the
dancer; Josephine Sabel. singer: Tatal who IL
called the King OF Ring Performer John A.
Coleman eccentric dancer Newell and Picard. triple
horizontal bar performers. and Glenroy BROTHERS.
are some OF the features. De Bcrssell. tho
lightning modeller, has been successful that
Manager Weyi has retained him for another week.
Kohl Iaba has songs, and the entertain
nent is full OF interest.
Many people attended the opening OF Hubsr's
Fourteenth st Museum where there are many
interesting attractions. Mr.. Huber has spent over
sl5o 600 he saws in renodellng his place: The
Sacred White Tattoocd Bull from Burmah was
admired by hundreds OF visitors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-07-31
GOV. FLOWER PINES FOR HARMONY
HE Is GOING TO SARATOGA But OF COURSE
THERE Is NO POLITICAL SIGNIFICANCE



HE is GOING TO SARATOGA. But OF COURSE
THERE Is NO POLITICAL SIGNIFICANCE
IL THE TRIP.
Albany. July Ex-Governor and Mrs. Flower will
go to Saratoga Thursday. where they will spend
several days They will occupy one of the cottages
attached TO the United States Hotel.
The Governor asserts that public significance
should be attached TO his visit. but by the time he
reaches Saratoga the principal Democratic leaders
in the State will be there. Richard Croker and sew
era Tammany district leaders already there.
as well as Senator Cofey and eX-State Senator
McCarren, OF Brooklyn. who have represented the
Brooklyn Democracy at party councils. District
Attorney Ridgway left Saratoga to-day for Brook
Ign, but will return again the last of the week.
Mayor Gilroy will rejoin his family at Saratoga on
Thursday. and Senator Murphy has telegraphed
his family that he expects 10 be at Saratoga this
week.
About Saturday will take place the conference
which scheduled for last week.
Governor Flower, when asked for his opinion OF
the desire for harmony which has emanated in
the hast few days from the Democratic leaders who
were COngregated In Saratoga, said Tonight NO
question of principle divides the Democratic party
In this state. II the organization here is not large
enough for the party II should be made large 10
fit. Personally prefer party unity and success TO
people l believe that with party unity the nominee
of the Democratic convention Will be elected this
fall"
ton the Governor would ada nothing 10 tne "orus
above quoted. III, -,
The Governor has engagements which will take
ND nearly all of his time during tho month OF
August. large proportion are engasemehIGs Is, at at
Hospital on Wednesday, leaving here in the morn
Ing and returning the evening of that day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-07-31

on Friday evening next Notwithstanding the pub
lished statement that Lieutenant Governor Sheehan
came on from Buffalo TO attend the conference.
Sheehan has not been in Saratoga this season. ana
the leaders profess 10 have no knowledge that ne
is coming That Senator McCarren and District
Attorney Ridgway should come up from Brooklyn
about the same time led 70 the inference that they
brought sealed Instructions from BOSS Mclaughlin:
Commissioner NJ + DAILY is a Grand Union Hotel
guest. while Edward Kearney and Lawrence Del
mour are occupying cottages. Fire Commissioner
Scannell also has cottage here. and always passes
a portion " elcA week in town. Senator Murphys
family has cottage here. and the Senator comes
here every time he break away from Washing
ton Owing 10 the present status of the tariff ques-
tion there is telling how again he Will join
his family. But IT is understood chairman Of the
State Democratic Committee he may call a meet
ing OF the committee here in a short time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-07-31
GOOD PROSPECTS, FOR COTTON
MR. NELL ESTIMATES THAT THE cR0e
WILL AMOUNT TO FROM $4,000 TO
HAf.Es

New-Orleans July 3o.-H. VI. Neil. the wel-krou
cotton statstician, has issued circular e;;sr which
vii. be published tomorrow. estimating the cotton
acreage growing crop a. 100000 acres, and hs
probable output. Z there is Only 10 per cent better
yield per acre than AS; yenr. a, least sMgS
bales. In this he allows 2.4j0.)@l FOR Texas and
8. 10000 ba.es for all other States. Mr. Neil QUIZ
fes these figures By saying that !, is impossible 4
this cary date 10 tOrecls. the growing crop s,a
certainty, and that while his suggestion q crop d
given as a conservative calculation u probabil,ia
L must not be forgotten tina. the promise to<ly q
equal Or superior - any previous crop IN ever
State and that y each STATE should realize prctGa
equal 10 It's previous hes, crop, there would be u
average production for the country Of l6 poun:s
per acre which on 100000 acres would give rcp
of about 500 go ba.es. OF course. much may occI
to blight this prospect bu the conditions al rrtt
emit he says are 50 favorable mat nothing but
calamity such az gith perfect conditions at 80 laa
a period rare.y occurs could bring he crop Town q
even so .ow A figure as $500 GO ba.es
Alr Neil. figures that Oh The bass Of an S0e
crop. allowing American s9irners % axe al@
more in IS94-9 than In tho las, year and vic Eg.
ropean consumption and supp.y from ether coan'
tries the same during he current year nsls
will be left over 90 be added 10 TIE vso.e up1J
more than one million bales unless suca telis
IN prices should occur as wouf stimulate oonssnr
lion and induce sp.nners 20 carry afse Invisible
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-07-31
NEWS FROM TIE SEALING FLEET

San Francisco. July 20 tSpeciaD.-Important news
Of the selling feet is brought by the steamer
Gaelic The Winchester which was supposed 10 be
lost arrived at Nagasaki with 100 skins, and the
Bowhead. also supposed lost in great gale last
May. arrived with LOO skins. The schooners
Rather and Mary II. Thomas are stu missing. ami
Il is feared they LOST. \ powder explosion on
boa RI the schooner Lily H.. which badly wounded
three seal hunters spoiled the vessels cruise. as
she took only 800 skins This means loss TO her
owners. G. ID. Iadd & CO.. of about 5000. Ladd
who has many creditors In New-York. recently
failed here and his gun store was sold out Adj
ditonnl catches OF sealers bring the seasons total
to $1,000 Last scason's catch was $500 but the
Iiehring Sea open season only begins to- morrow. so
this VIII be swecI materially The market for
ecal-skins IS dull here as Liebes. the chief local
dealer offers only s. % outright
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-07-31
TELEG R4PHIC NOTES.

Plt,sburg. July So.-E. J. Jerrles. in command Of
about 800 Common ealers' arrived at Jacks Run;
there for the night. The men ore from the state
OF Washington. There was only - Z In the treas
Jeffres is trying to procure rations in this city
for his men,
Asbury Park. n. j. July sO.Matlda Ney, Ger
Hayes cashier Of the Adams Express Company
yesterday made five attempts 70 throw herself BE-
meath the wheels Of trolley cars In each case the
car was stopped before II touched her body.
Boston. July so-Captan sprague Of the schooner
John b. Manning which arrived al this port on The
Tantucket Point. July "a a gray swa low tall.
Mother Carey pigeon III on board r ana was capt
following letters and figures on II: ~. 5. H. c. ~
o." the last two figures printed crosswise on the
band
Trenton ~ j., July 3o-William Noon eleven
year-old boy. residing In this city. was shot and
Killed this S9 5 BY naheT r Sa ad l"
the street with some companions when Purse took
h 5 fs at s b gum anu paS the ege Pur hn
been arrested. lie says that he did not know the
gun was loaded
Newport. Il. l.. July 3o-John +. Seymour.
young man from Washington. guest at the Hotel
Thorndyke, died yesterday as result Of exposure
while recuperating from an attack OF typhoid fever.
Lowell Mass. July 3O-FIre to-day destroyed the
store house and drying-ho OF White Bros. Co..
tanners, in Howe-st. In the building were about
mated $4,000. which il fully covered by insur
Chicago. July sO:-Twentynve hundred men went
to work at the Illinois Steel Company's plant to-
day. The works had been closed down since the
strike began one thousand more wOrkmen will
have employment before the end Of the week.
Denver, July 3o-Joseph Wilson. who Is believed
10 have been the leader OF the party that tarred
and feathered Adjutant-G General Tarsney at Colo
II is reported that he has made n confession.
Tulsa, l. T.. July 30.-Curtis Bayson. one OF the
seven , men who held up the westbSund san Fran
rested near that place yesterday and taken TO Fort
Smith. He admits his guilt and has given informa-
ton that will doubtless lead to the arrest OF the
other members OF the gang.
ST. Paul. MINI. July 50.-Dr Harold Crate.
thirty eight years old. who has been a well-known
physician In St. Paul for the last ten years. com
United suicide by stabbing himself last evening
Giraffe was examined before the Probate Court last
week for insanity and discharged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-07-31

Tx Mayor Hugh j. Grant turned over yesterday
his report. already published and h!e the
County Clerks office. as receiver OF the ST. Nicho-
las Bank. and the vouchers. 10 Hamilton Oieil the
referee appointed to pass upon his accounts. The
two met In the after office. a, No 10 broadway.
and viii meet al 10 m. today for further con-
ference. Mir Olc.l said Il would be impossible 10
tell what time would be required 10 overhaul. the
accounts. This would depend largey upon the fact
whether objections ~ TO Mr. Grants re-
port.
The receivers accounts show that the liabilities
Of the bank were S2,q3s& 81. and thai there Is
now after the payment on June % o, dividend
OF ~ per cent OF sS5S 93S IS. with moneys since
ceived. a cash balance hand OF s6l7.i5e 81. De-
mand loans OF s2G4 cj Is due the bank Sill OUT
standing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-07-31
AT THE SERVICE or JAPAN.
MAJOR WATSON. An AMERICAN. WANTED AGAI'
HY THE MGKADO

MAJOR WATSON. An AMERICAN WANTED AGAIN
HY THE MIKAuo
Seialia Mo July 3O.-Thc Japancse Government
which has been searching for Major J r. WATSON.
who rendered a signal service TO the Emperor dur
Ing the ForInosan troubles has finally located him
I'm this city The Major. who has most interest
ing history T. likely 10 take an important purt IN
the war between China and Japan. Telegrnms
from Washington announce Tint he has been
offered an important position IN the Japanese
army but the reports are premature. Major
WATSON last evening stated that the publication Of
an offer to him OF position In the japanese army
was NJ much Of a surprise TO him AZ to the general
public
II Will say this much" he said. by reason Of the
Emperors badge Of honor which lac bestowed on
me Che only one given foreigner. II war
should actually DE waged between the two coun-
tries would give my services to japan as freely
as ] would 10 my native country"
Major WATSON is probably the best-posted man In
America ia regard to japanese and Chinese his
tory, having spent several years In the service of
the Emperor OF Japan. THE present trouble no
and almos, resulted In war In the closing OF the
Japanese expedition to FOrmosa In 1874 As Is now
the case with Corca. China claimed at the time or
the FOrmOsan jurisdiction over Formosa. ana
resisted efforts of Japan to establish commercial
relations. The war which followed ended In
treaty between China and japan. which was OF
great value TO the whole civilized world, guaran-
tceng 10 all ma lions fair and equitable treatment
on the island Of Form0sa. The disturbed relations
between the two Powers II the outgrowth Of the
Formosan trouble Of twenty years ago. In case or
war between China ana Japan the former viii be
victorious"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-07-31
MUST SEND FULL NEWS TO ENGLAND.
ORDERS TO HER REPRESENTATIVES, IN CHINA
AND JAPAN-A STATEMENT IN
TIE COMMONS


London Ju,v 3O-The absence Of oflc!a. uews
from Great Britains representatives, In Pek'ng ana
Toxic has caused murh complaint In the House OF
Commons The Foreign ONCE therefore, tee
qr,nhel orders this afternoon - the British Con-
su's AMI Ministers in China and Japan that thev
must send more comproN ensive dispatches ana not
permit the Chinese japanese Officials TO deny the
forwarding o, the same
In the House OF Commons to-day Sir Edward
Grey Under Foreign Secretary. in repy To n'erro-
cations said that the Government had not onerel
{, mediate between China and Japan except IN 'ne
way OF proNerng friendly advice to the disfntan's'
in concert with other Powers. II was hoped that
these Offices would ead 70 the maintenance oil
peace The Government he said. was not yet IN
receipt of Information 10 the DECORATION OF war
between China and Japan. nor had they any direct
news that there had been an encounter b'tweeh 'ne
warships and the two Nations.
George Nathaniel Curzon. Conservative Member
for Southwest Lancashire, pressed tn" Government
10 give further Information as 20 afairs In Corea
lie denounced Japan and eulogized China at some
length Japan's anxiety TO reform Corean AFFAIRS
he said. was mere prctcXt. Her real objects
were 10 make her influence paramount In Corea' 10
prove that her army was superior TO Chinas s. ana
to sublue internal dissension by exciting the VA
tion's patriotism Naturally China wished 10 DC
fenl her own interests In Corca. but she was III no
woy the agprcssor The Government ought %
make every effort 20 prevent war which Wo"n I've
both needless and disastrous nan,
Sir Edward Grey replied that he could Do little
more than repeat his previous statement. so long
az war was not declared. the hope OF a settlement
remained. From the beginning the Government
had taken the view that IT WIS desirable 70 main
tain peace I'm the general interest Russia ana the
other powers had fully agreed With this view. ana
All had sxerted Themselves In concert IN p"r'naIe
the Japanese and Chinese governments not to resort
to arms. -, oA,-... r %
cation made a long cali at the Forelsn once To-Day
tIe s,I. urges NEGOTIATIONS FOR peace.
The Death Of Captain Won Hannck'n. wh) went
down with the Kow Shung. Is d"ep.f regreit'd here
He was noted artillery officer and engineer. he
directed the construction 81 IN fortworks AZ Port
Arthur Last year he came 20 Europe - arr'NS"
for the building OF steam golfers Tor the C"inese
Government. <..,
\ prominent merchant in the Ang o-C nlnese trile,
who has lust returned home from an extended trip
10 China pad visit - th- forts on the Chln"s"
coast He asser's that the sights OF many 81 Inc
Krlpp guns with which the forts arr armed nave
been removed and replaced with pieces or bamboo
rendering he guns use.eSs.
Several firms IN the china AMI japan trade are
preparing 20 ship arge cOnsign'nen's ~ aT'ceS c'"-
trablnl 81 war
Rerlin July 2o-The Chinese Government has or
dercd the construction Of four torpedoboa's by Ger
man sh!pbuIders.