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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-19
Condition of Missouri Banks.

JEFFERSON CITY, No, July I6.-Sec-
rotary of State Lesueur has just issued
a statement showing the condition of
the banks of Missouri at the close OF
business on June 2. The resources are:
Incorporated banks, S45, Cos, O93. 43; pri-
vate, s7.I9O. 247-9s: st. Louis, SIG. POS, :
$50. SIS; Kansas City, g, $50. 47s-s SO; grand
total. s1O2, O4s, 653. SIS.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-19

THE Matin, of Paris, declared that
the police of that city had been in
formed that an anarchist with several
bombs recently left the United States
for England, bound for France, to
carry out plot Matched in the United
States to explode bombs simulta-
neously in the Elysee palace, the SEN
ate chamber, the chamber of deputies
and the palace of justice there.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-19
The Stolen safe Found.

HELENA, Mont. July 16.-The safe
containing $4,000 stolen from the
Great Northern Express Co. Friday
was found Saturday cached" in the
bed of a mountain creek about 5 miles
from Wickes- The robbers had buried
it and made their escape on horseback
They have not yet been apprehended.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-19
Instructed for De Almond.

Rich HILL, Mo-, July 16.-The conven-
ton of Bates county for the election of
delegates to the senatorial and con-
gressional conventions was held in this
city Saturday Resolutions were adopt
ed indorsing the course of Hon. D. A.
De Almond, our United States senators
and the state platform The congress
sional delegation was instructed to
vote for De Armoud.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-19

THE London Chronicle, commenting
on the state of anarchy that reigned in
Chicago on the 9th, said the lesson OF
1t all is that modern conditions de-
mand some collective control over the
gigantic capitalist combination.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-19

LOUIS ScEoRF, signing himself 1.-THE
Son of the Father of Time" is the
latest aspirant for the mantle of Moth
er Shipton. Recently he handed to
Mayor Walbridge, of ST. Louis, a scroll,
written in German, and filed with
fantastic drawings in which the end of
the world was prophesied July 4, 1895.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-19
CURRENT COMMENT.

ON account of the labor troubles
supplies of fresh meat had been so cut
off in Connecticut that the people were
subsisting almost entirely on vegeta-
bles and fish.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-19
Insurance Decision.

The supreme court has rendered
decision in effect that when a person
obtains a Judgment against an insur-
ance company in lower court, and
the company takes an appeal, the per-
son holding Judgment can force pay
ment by giving an indemnity bond.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-19
rreasnrr cash IsaIanea.

WASHINGTON, July 16.-The cash bal
ance in the treasury at the close of
business Saturday was S12I, O60, SOS, of
which S64, 2O4.5s3 was gold reserTe-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-19
Instructed for Burton for Congress.

LAMAR, Mo-, July 16.-The repub-
licans of Barton county Saturday
elected delegates to the congressional
convention at Carthage. The conven-
ton instructed for C. G. Burton, of
Navada
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-19
The Voracious Missouri,

The Missouri river continues to cut
away and destroy property at East
Atchison. Three of the four railroad
tracks running east from Atchison
have been washed away and all four
companies are using the remaining
track
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-19
RaiIroads to Renort.

The state board of railroad commits
sioners recently sent out blanks for the
annual reports of the several railroad
companies doing business in Kansas.
The board also required the Pullman
Palace Car Co., the express companies
and the telegraph companies to make
reports.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-19
PardOned.

The governor has pardoned Fred
Sorter. of Wyandotte county, who shot
and killed EnOch Link, blacksmith,
at Quindaro, on Decoration day, 1890,
and was sentenced to the penitentiary
for ten years
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-19
BLOWN UP WITH DYNAMITE.

HARRIsBURG, Pa. July 16.-The front
of the residence of colored man named
White, at Steelton, was demolished
early yesterday morning by dynamite.
White went to Punxsutawnev two
weeks ago to work in the mines, and
ever since then threats have been
made by strike sympathizers to kill the
family. 1t is believed they attempted
to put their threats into execution by
putting a small bomb on the window
and setting it off. The only damage
done by the dynamite was to the house
furniture
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-19
No. 7,O2S.

The last convict received at the peni-
Tertiary in June took the number OPS.
There were $50 received and 30 dis
charged. One man escaped during the
month There were five deaths, one
of them a colored man, the rest were
white. There were three men par
doned during the month.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-19
Restored to Citizenship.

Gov. Lewelling recently granted
pardons to twenty-three convicts in the
penitentiary, whose terms of imprison-
ment were about to expire, in order to
restore them to citizenship.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-19
The Deadlock Broken.

The republican convention for the
Second congressional district met in
adjourned session at Lawrence on the
10th and balloted without result for
two days. On the evening of the sec
ond day the deadlock was broken by
the nomination of Judge o. L. Miller,
of Wyandotte county. for congress on
the 1,O59th ballot The final vote
stood: Miller, so; Funston, 81; Smart, z;
Parker l.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-19
TroubIe for the Governor.

A crank named Geb E. Miner at Per
ry, Ok, demands $50, 900 from Gov.
Lewelling for false imprisonment, and
threatens to sue for s., 900, 900 unless
his demand is acceded to. Miner
claims that he served eight years in the
Kansas penitentiary in the place of a
man who really ought to have been
there
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-19
KANSAS STATE NEWS.
State Finances.

The report of the state treasurer for
the month of June showed the follow
ing transactions: Receipts for the
month, s139, $50. 40, of which the prin-
cipal items were: General revenue,
S73. los. -; permanent school fund. S32,-
301.O2; annual school fund, SEQ, 35I. 81
The total disbursements for the month
were s1S9, 052.67, of which the principal
items were; General revenue, sIoi,-
31e.73; permanent school fund, SO, 600;
university interest fund So, s71.e5, and
municipal interest fund, "a, GIFTS. The
state purchased bonds during the
month to the amount of $40, 500; bonds
paid off during the month s57. 35s; total
amount OF bonds on hand at close of
month. Sc, $40, S67. 80. The balance in
the state treasury June 80, 1894, was
SS42, 326. %.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-19
Crop Report.

The weather crop report for the
week ended July showed corn to be
in good condition. Wheat harvest over
and oat harvest begun, oats generally
turning out much better than had been
expected Meadows and pastures have
improved much. and the new hay COM
ing into market in the central counties
is very fine In the west the seed crop
of alfalfa is about ready TO cut, while
in the central counties it has generally
been secured in good condition. Apples
are growing fast and promise good
crop. Potatoes are generally large.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-19

THE New York Advertiser says that
1t is not unreasonable to suppose that
Tammany will fight fercely in the
coming election to retain the extraordi-
nary patronage the society controls,
and the anti-Tammany forces will have
a difficult task in overthrowing this
great organization. Fifteen thousand
Officeholders, organized more thorough
ly than is any other political society on
earth, will work together as unit un-
der the direction and absolute control
of shrewd captains and generals And,
furthermore, Tammany can count on
the support of every relative and friend
of its great army of officeholders.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-19

ABOUT S1O,OOO,OOO is what the Amer
lean Railway union sympathetic strike
has cost the city of Chicago, the rail-
roads of Chicago, the state of Illinois,
and the government of the United
States. In the first days of the strike
Vice President Harahan. of the Illinois
Central road, is said to have made the
statement that the strike was then
costing the railroads running out of
Chicago cool quarter of million a
day. Afterwards the strike developed
such magnitude that conservative
authorities placed the daily cost of the
trouble TO the roads at double Mr.. Ha-
rahan's estimate for many days
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-19
Penitentiary Report.

Warden Chase's report showed the
following transactions at the peniten-
for the month of June: Cash receipts
for the month, S9.7427s, of which So
119.49 was for coal sales, s., 262- 81 for
convict labor and 81, 96S. IA for board
ing United States prisoners. The total
expenditures for the month were s1o,-
O54.s1. The coal output for the month
was 1O6,O14 bushels, of which 20,O1s
bushels were supplied to state institu-
tons.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-19
FOREST FIRES.
Much Damage Done by Them In
New Jersey.
ATTEMPT TO BLOW UP A BRIDGE.
Tho Residence OF Miner Who Went to
Work Demolished by Striker
Burned to Dsath-ChndreR
Crematsd.

EGG HARBoR CITY, \. J., July Ia
Forest fires, that have been raging in
this section for several days past, have
swept over an area of more than s, 200
acres. Last night the condition of
affairs looked serious, and the resi-
dents for several miles around were
called out to fight the flames Although
they met with some success in chang
ing the course of the fire, there is still
great danger that many buildings will
be destroyed Among the buildings
already burned are those on the farm
OF Congressman ]. j. Garner, includ
ing his fine country residence. Near
Bridgeport theedwelling of Capt Gus
Williams was also destroyed.
A fierce fire is now sweeping through
the dense woods in the lower part of
Galloway township. and is headed di
rectly toward Hewittown. 1t is inn
possible to form an estimate of the loss
at present The principal losers, how
ever, will be the owners of the timber
lands, large sections of which have
been swept away.
ATTEMPT TO BLOW UP A BRIDGE
SOUTH ENID, Ok, July 16.-An un-
successful attempt was made at >
o'clock yesterday morning to blow up
a bridge that crosses a creek near this
town The bridge was guarded by sol
diers, who were fired upon by the per
SON attempting the outrage. a small
amount of dynamite was used, which
was exploded without any material
damage The telephone wires between
North Enid and this place have been
destroyed. This line also runs to the
government town, which was probably
the occasion of Saturday nights act, as
the Enid citizens are bitter against the
telephone company and its government
connections
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-19
CHILDREN CREMATED.

SAN Francesca, July 16--Twenty
small dwellings and two human lives
were destroyed in a fire that broke out
on North Beach Nearly all the build
ings on the block bounded on Broad
way, Leavenworth and Glover streets
were wiped out of existence. These
houses were the homes Of many poor
families, some of whom lost every
thing The total property loss is es-
timated at $500 After the fire the
two little sons of Mr.. E. Leideczer,
one aged and the other years,
were missing. Their bodies were
burned to a crisp in the ruins.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-07-19

EAsr0N' Pa, July Ie-EMrS- Joseph
her grandchild, years old, were
burned to death, and Joseph Nahadil,
the husband and grandfather, was
severely burned at COllinsburg, a min
ing settlement roile from here. The
grandmother started a fire preparatory
to getting supper, and used the coal
oil can with the usual result. She had
the child in her arms at the same time.
Their home was saved from destruction
by the neighbors-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-29
a VIEW noNp ISSUE.
n WIN he Contested by R-prr-enta-
tive bailey OF Tcxns.

~ " ~ w tNNifNttN ~ ttthff"thNN-
tive Bniicy OF rcxns.
by Associated Press
washington. May Representative
Bailey OF Texas will again brink for
ward his resolution questioning secrc-
tary Cnrilsle's authority to Issue bonds
to meet current expenses In case an
other bond issue is determined upon
The Bailey resolution excited much
comment when the recent lssus OF $50.
100000 Of bonds was made but failed
10 have any effect In checking the Is
sur ns the bonds were on the market
before Mr.. Railev was able TO pilot
his resolution through the judiciary
committee and Eot Il before tho house.
Now, however. Mr.. BAILEY s. preparing
10 move before another bond issue IA
undertaken His resolution Is on the
calendar and he SAYS he will cndeavor
TO cali Il up on the hrst lntlmatIon
that official action 10 being taken on
another sale OF bonds There have
hecn reports tina, the rapid disappear
once OF gold would necessltate another
bond Issue at nm curly date. but MIR.
Bailey will not move on these unonl-
cial reports. lie aaya the resolution
may be changed and strengthened by
being made Joint resolution. and he
expresses confidence that both the sens
ate and house viii pass It n II cnn
be brought to vote. Tho majority
report OF the judiciary committee IN
the resolution states that It appears
TOO clear for argument that the Sec
rotary OF the treasury was author.
lied to issue bonds only 10 cnnble him
to provide for the redemption author
lied or required In that act, Indeed.
this vs. the very language OF the law,
and specific as It IN It does not stop
thore. hut in the concluding part OF
that enabling section there la n plain
limitation on the right to Issue bonds.
A minority report was made by Repre-.
sentatiycs W. A. Stone. Ray and
Childs II says Of the Bailey resolu-
tioni whether this action IL IN good
taste or not we leave for tho mem.
bers of hte majority to decide The
bonds proposed TO be sold are not yet
issued and the proceeds Of bond sale
are not yet IN the treasury. The score
tury has not violated any law or mis-
applied any funds. He has very franls-
~ declared that the present condition
OF the treasury Is alarming; that UNI
less measures are adopted by congress
to roplcnlsh the treasury now well
depleted the day Is not far distant
when he must do one Of two things
cease to pay the obligations Of the goy'
ornment. announce that the govern
ment OF the United States under a
Democratic management is bankrupt
or use amy money found In the treas
ury to maintain the credit OF the Ma
tion. Tho minority agrees with the
proposition that the proceeds OF bonds
should not be used for current eS'
penses."
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-29

such course was in contemplation be-
tween the British officers Is based
solely on the exalted imagination OF the
Biuehclds people. In fact, there ~ rca-
son TO believe that the British govern
mont does not contemplate golng TO tho
icngth OF insisting ON the restoration
of Clarence if that would probably In
voive the display Of force, for this
would amount TO violation OF the
Clayton ulwcr treaty, and Great i,rit-
ain IL lust now particularly soiicitous
that the United States shall be AFFORDED
no excuse for regarding that agreement
Ms terminated.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-29

Missionary Conference Opens In St.
PRupH Cathedral.


BY Associated Press.
London, May 2s.-The missionary
conference of the Church OF England
under the auspices OF the Canterbury
and York boards OF missions opened to-
day in st. Paul's Cathedral The
bishop Of Durham preached the SER
mon, and at the close Of the services
there was reception at the mansion
house at which the lord mayor pre-
sided. The archbishop OF Canterbury
welcomed the visitors who included the
bishops of Cairo, North Dakota and
Iowa. the Very Rev, Dean Hoffman of
tho general theological seminary. New
York and the Very Rev. DR.. Movlke of
Philadelphia.
The woman section will open tomor-
row and VIII conclude on June ]. the
meetings being held In Princess hall.
Pickadlily. The discussions OF the con-
ference will be commenced tomorrow
at ST. James hall
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-29
NO Vote TAKEN,
The Senate Discussing Free
Lumber.
WALsH's MAIDEN EFFORT.
Favors the Income Tax and
Free Coinage.
The senate spends Eight Hours on
the Question Of Free Lumber.
Texas Po-tofnces and Ma
tiouai Bank Matters.


Py Associated Press.
xv..,,t,..,,, 49,, &c ,r,o ..,s,.
spent eisht hours to'oS ulsepSs'ns 'ne
question OF free lumber Not a vote
was taken. The tarin bill places lum-
Der in the rough on the FREQ list The
debate today wns upon MIR Hfie's pros
position to transfer lumber TO the dutia.
able list at the rates fiSod, IN the Me-
Htn,ey law Senators Frye and Hale
OF Maine. Perkins Of California and
Mitchell and Dolph OF oregon, whose
states arc most particularly affected IA
the lumber industry, occupied the ma
ior part OF the time In the support OF
Mr., Hale's amendment. II IL probable
that the lumber photographic will he
disposed OF tomorrow
sugar, upon which the hardest fight
ing in the bill will occur. follows.
Ills Maiden speech.
Mr. walsh, the new senator from
Georgia, delivered carefully pre-
pared speech on the general subject OF
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-29
nEyoLur,oN rNny.rApLn

Ready TO Revolt.
Claus sprcckieS Says Hawaii Is
BY Associated Press.
New York, May 2s.-claus spreckels
has very positive views about the CON
dition OF Hawaii where his sugar plan
mtions lie THE present provisional
government" he said TO an Associated
Press representative today, lis bound
to go to smash. There has not been a
revolution in the islands, hu, there will
be one and no mistake before long Tho
measures by which the queen was
overthrown Were revolutionary
enough, lbut the whole proceedings
were AZ quiet as a district school cleo
ton. was there at the time. and Wit
messed every detail when the sailors
and marines from the Boston landed.
with their superior rifles and machine
guns, resistance was on the face OF
things so useless that nothing could
be done by any party that favored the
maintenance OF the throne When
the armed Americans were withdrawn
the provisional government organized
an army OF 800 Germans, who had been
employed on the plantations At SIS a
month. The command is known as
Die drel hunfert and the troopers
are lying around doing nothing at $40
month. J suggested the advisability
OF forming n republic In the beginning,
but they were about ready to kill mo
for advancing such an idea. II was
10 Al
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-29
VACO'S VIEW OF IT
The Interpretation Of the Su.
preme Courts Decision.
CAN Be ENlOlAED AGAIN.
The Commissions Old Rates
Were Unreasonable.


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tlon NJ norsons ana n,,nor,y aa,,,o,
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ferred for further cona,aer,,,o,
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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-29
ySRIvAL!'. i. III y
" ~ ND / CO.
now DO the PEOPLE STAND,


.roo ofen their PRINCIPLES and pur-
- their platforms and their canui-
IL. are sldetracked by the manipu-
I'm Of schemers in conventions. As
1, q II may be able to do so, in the
-fsd time left for that stupendous
NJ The Gazette intends to ascertain
ri he people of Texas stand ON live
tlcal issues and In reference to the
I.idates for office. We will not rely
4 he orators and orRcles for that in
.mation, but will 20 directly to the
|eple
I've want to know how you stand.
line most important campaign in
fsrfs since IT'S admission into the
|nlen Is Just ahead.
Here In Texas the worldwide battle
the money standards Is on, and
|adsrs OF national reputa tion are
|gaerlnE forces for the contest.
The issue is closely Joined. and this
Empalgn will determine whether Tex
| Democracy will support Lombard
I'D Wall streets doctrines of finance
! whether II will adhere to its ancient
red OF a bimetallic standard.
We earnestly request that every read
b Of The Gazette whether a regular
ubserlber or not. will fill out the ballot
SLOW and return to us The results
tMs ballot viii he announced from
AZ to day In the Daily and Semi
reekiy Gazette.
Address Vote Editor Gazette, Fort
Vorth. Texas.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-29
NO own orrIoEns
Has oommnnd Of uneic sam's Troops
Hereafter.

ny Associated Prc6s.
Washington. May 2s,--The many oc.
caslonB Or late for the employment Of
federal troops to assist judicial officers
In protecting railroad and other proper
ties from Organized bodies Of lawleuH
men. and the misoonceptlon OF the real
functions Of the troops. has caused the
issue by General schoncid 81 inatruc-
lions 10 army department commanders
10 the effect that when troops are 40
employed they cannot be directed 10
act under the orders Of any civil oiiicr.
These commanding officers OF troops 10
employed are directly Responsible 70
their military superiors- An unlawful
or unauthorized act on their part would
not be excUsable on the ground OF any
order or request received BY them from
a snarnhaI or any other civil ofiiccr.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-29
IpA wnLLs Is nNcLANp.


by Asaoelated Press.
London, May 2s.--rhe Chronicle.
commenting upon the campaign OF ida
Wells In England for tho purpose OF
arising sympathy for the colored vie-
Tins of lynch law In the Southern part
OF the United States, says that uho
seems to be accomplishing by Indirect
attack WIN, direct efforts have hither.
10 fniled TO eject. Some Of the Ameri-
can newspapers hive noticed the Brit
ish commcnts upon lynehing with
great maRnnnmty. Miss Wells may
congraiulatc herself that rcr words
are already echolng from continent to
continent,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-29

By Associated Press.
London. May 2s.--rhe Times says that
the AIhambra last night the test OF
Doves bullet proof coat was most
satisfactory. Dove himself wore the
cuyrass. Captain Dutton-Hunt and
other English officers assisted in the
test A Lee-Miiford rifle and cordIe
cartridges were used. Two shots were
fred at distance OF hfteen yards;
the only apparent result was slight
movement OF the back and upper part
OF Doves body His feet and legs re-.
manned perfectly steady.