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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-05-02

Get tickets for the lady MINISTRIES,
at Hulme's. They will "show" at the
opera house on the night of May Sd
no preventing providence.
F. A. Praeger was in from Logan
township Saturday. He says that
township has good prospect for
wheat crop, the best he has seen in
the county.
About 80 of Hoisington's most
influential business men were over
Saturday in the interest of Mr.. Hefer-
man, whose case was acted upon in
in the district court.
For RENT-A good farm; rs acres
for spring crops; good house and barn;
good water; 40 acres fenced for pas
ture. Call on Tom Keenan,, 6 miles
west of town, for particulars.
Sundays wind and dust blasted the
hopes of an afternoons ride for many
young couple, yet there were some
who were bound not to let such trlfes
interfere with their enjoyment.
. NJ. B. Fits was called to Illinois
last week, on a telegram stating the
dangerous illness of his father. He
writes home that his father died before
he got there on Wednesday last.
Judge Ansel Clark was here Satur-
day to reopen an adjourned term of
court. The case of the county of Bar
ton vs. Krause will be taken to the
Supreme court. Other cases we're
continued to the next term of court.
Mr.. I. n. Woodward of this city is
making an eight foot, ten inch drive
point for the State Reformatory ir-
rigation plant, at Hutchinson. The
irrigation machinery Mr.. Woodward
is putting in is proving that he under
stands the business.
Rev. Schnacke is in Topeka attend
ing the State Conference of the Con-
gregationai churches. He will not be
back for about 10 days aud in conse-
quence there will be no services in the
Congregational church next Sunday,
morning or evening
Dan Coughlin leaves this morning
for Chicago, where expects to remain
permanently. His family will follow
as soon as he gets home prepared for
them. Dan has been resident here
solong and is so we'll liked that be will
be greatly missed By the community.
Franz Juttner and Briggetta
Hanich, both of Olmitz, were granted
license to we'd Saturday. April 9th.
We have not learned when the happy
event was celebrated; but may be able
to give full account of it next week.
Anyway the DEMOCRAT extends best
wishes for the prosperity ohd happi-
ness of the young couple.
August Schaperbein. from Grant
township, was tried for insanity in
the probate court Monday He in-
AGNES that he is surrounded by a
number of people who are trying to
kill him. 1t is thought his insanity
is caused by family troubles. Scha-
perbein will be cared for by the sher-
iff until arrangements can be made to
take him to an asylum.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-05-02

Get tickets for the lady MINISTRIES,
at Hulme's. They will ''show" at the
opera house on the night of May Sd
no preventing providence.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-05-02

We are glad to announce that Mrs.
j. s Winget. near Albert. is slowly
recovering from her lying sick spell.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-05-02

F. A. Praeger was in from Logan
township Saturday. He says that
township has a good prospect for a
wheat crop, the best he has seen in
the county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-05-02
Yours, Ready 10 Serve
Ben j. NJ ER. PROPRIETOR.

DIR. Lightfoot's mother died at her
home in Wisconsin last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-05-02

About 80 of Hoisington's most
influential business men were over
Saturday in the interest of Mr.. Heffer-
man, whose case was acted upon in
in the district court.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-05-02

The city council meets in regular
session next Monday evening, the 9Th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-05-02

New summer millinery at Miss
Belle Browns. cheaper than ever.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-27
RED BILLS GANG.
Epp..s' Assaii la nts Given Terms In jail
and wOrkhouse.


The career of Red BIZ and his gang.
OF Georgetown, has had break and the
scene OF their conquests and exploits will
know them no more for months to come.
Red Bill has another name. II is John
Jackson, and he is already in Jail.
Six members of his gang were up before
Judge Miller in police court today. They
were James Bell, Jerry Jones, Richard
Eppes, James EdmoDds, James IL. Isbey
and Garfield Active. On Christmas day
these men, their leader being behind the
bars, knew not what else to do, so they
fought.
Eppes was borne away To the Emergency
Hospital with two stab wounds in the alb
doIncn. II said his ally and fellow
tribesInan. Jerry Jones, had placed the cold
steel through his vest. EdInonds was car
ried off on a strc,cher with knife wound
in The side. The officers have been busy
since arrcsting the uniniured ones in the
ARRAY.
We'll, this beats anything 1 ever saw
up the half-score of lnfornations charg
ing tue members of the gang with all de
greeS of crap-shooting and affray. IF
Solomon could unravel this skein, he is vel
come to my seat
With an admirable sagacity and dexter
ity. his honor sifi,-i the points OF the evil
dence and then Imposed sentences. Each
and every one will stay in jail thirty days
for helping in the affray. Jerry Jones was
granted the additional sentence of eleven
months and tweuty-nine days for assault
and six months for a similar offense.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-27
CRANK MEYER Is HELD.
Jury Found Him Guilty of AssaultiDl
white House Officer.

Edward Meyer. the thir' y-one-year-old
alleged crank who called at the Exccu-
tive Mansion last aight to see Mr.. Cleveland
was reinanded TO jail by Judge Miller today
to await an investigation OF his sanity
and 10 hear from the authorities at Moya-
inensing prison and Norristown insane asy-
luin, near Philadelphia.
The story OF Meyers appearance at the
White House last evening and his arrest
by Scrg,. Martin WAS exclusively related in
he came 10 see the President concerning a
pardon he thought he should have from the
prison where he was incarccrlted before
he went to the asylum. When Martin
ordered him away tie assaulted him, and
that WAS the charge he had to face in police
court today
He demanded a jury trial. and though his
sanity is gravely doubted, most OF his ac-
lions are rational. The story he told
on the stand WAS practically that told in
The Times this morning. He insisted on
saying he '.had been infermed'' pardon
awaited him if he would break away from
the asylum and come here after it.
When questioned As TO who his informants
were. he said they were the hospital Off
Gals at the asylum. He admitted that he
had been tied down there because of his
violence. and said that he had previously
been going under the fictitious name or
Edward Morgan.
The jury returned verdict of guilty on
the charge of assault, and Judge Miller
instructed the clerk to ascertain from the
Penns ylvania authorities whether the man
was wanted there for an unserved sentence.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-27

Free Fashion Supplement to The
Sunday Times.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-27
MANY YOUNG BARRIsTERs.
Thirty -four Lawyers Admitted to the
Bar.

Thirty-rour attorneys appeared before the
District court in general term this morning,
Chief Justice bingham and Justice Hagner
presiding, and were, in Il body, duly adj
mitted as members of the bar, on the mo-
ton of Attorney Charles II. Cragin.
Their names are Joseph X. Allen, Will
lam A. Andrews, W. r. Blackfortl Frank
ID. Blackstone, Edward II. Booth. Leonard
P. Bradshaw, John NJ. Colt. Fred bennett.
G. T. billiard, Frederick s. Doyle. Leona I'd
H. Dyer, Charles H. Ennis, II. C. Evans, G..
c. Fraser. p. u. Haskell, Thomas u. Lynch,
Titan W ..Johnson. Frank Kyselka, j. A
LYMAN. Fred Mckee. George II. O'Con-
nor, Jeremiah O'Conuor. Alfred J. O'Fer
rail-. Charles E. Paul, Seth V. Peck, A. T..
Ryan, Harold SaXton. Albert ID. Spangier,
Harry c. Surguy. Charles E. Thomas. Harry
j. Van Der Beck, Horace G. Van Everen,
W. Z. Mayo and J c. Calhoun Patterson.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-27
FILED BILL IN EQUITY
Jane Quinn II nd Kate Fognrty Disagree
VIII

JAM. Quinn and Kate Fognrty Disagree
Over II VIII.
Jane Quinn, a beneficiary under the
will OF John Roney. has filed a bill in
equity against Kate Fogarty, to require
the delivery of a certain deed of trust which
defendant promised to execute as security
for the reimbursement OF the plaintiff TO
the amount of 81 200.
In case the defendant declines to exc
cute the deed. the court is asked to appoint
a trustee. The Two principals to the suit
were heirs under the Roney will, and the
property bequeathed consisted of real
estate known as Nos. 53 and 90 C street
east, ana No. 323 First street southeast
in this city.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-27
THEFT OF A PIANO.
Allegation Made Against Rosa Moody
by Henry White.

Rosa Moody was put on trial before
Justice Cole today for the alleged theft
of piano, the property of Henry White of
$40 F street, and valued at $500
II was bought ON the instalment plan and
the defendant was said to have bargained
for the piano, signed an agreement to pay
81 per month, had the instrument conveyed
to vacant house at No. 1915 Hayes
court on Saturday afternoon, and the
same evening had it transferred to No. 2OO7
L street as a means of concealing it,
The allegation was made also that Rosa
claimed to have been known by two names,
and, as Rosa Moody, obtained the key to
thevacant house and as Rosa Milesappeared
atNo. 935 F street as the owner Of the piano,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-27
GLASS WORKS TO CLOSE.

StOpping Prod ucti,n for the Purpose
of Maintaining Higher Prices.
Anderson, Ind, Dec. 27.-The National
Window Glass Trust, composed of the Ea St
ern and Western combines, has called a
special meeting at Chicago.
The purpose OF the meeting is TO get an
agreement TO Close all plants ON January l
for either four or six weeks for the purpose
of maintaining the 50 per cent increase i'm
the prices. The indications are that every
manufacturer will enter the agreement
The shutdown will-affect 1000 labor
ing men. By agreement entered into some
days ago all of the flint or bottle works
will close january for IA like purpose
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-27
TO GREET THE PRESIDENT.

Officers of the Navy VIII Call Oh New
Years Day.
The Secretary of the Navy has issued the
following special circular:
"Officers of the Navy and Marine Corps
in this city, will assemble in special full
dress uniform, at the office of the Secretary
Of the Navy, Navy Department, by 1880
o'clock a. H., Wednesday, January / 1896,
whence they will proceed to the Executive
Mansion to pay their respects to the Presi-
dent OF the United States
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-27
Installation of High Masous.

The supreme lodge of the Royal Arch
Masons will hold meeting in the Masonic
Temple tonight at 8 O'Clock, for the func-
ton of installation OF officers. The reg
ular meeting OF the Eureka Lodge will also
occur at the same hour. A large attend
ance is expected, and the occasion will he
happy combination of business and socia-
bility.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-05-09
Are They Curiouse

Sc I'm so anxious to see if that woman
will get a winter wrap to-day. You
see, don't know her name, but she
evidently lives around here somewhere.
She used to pass so often after they
were first married last summer. She
had elegant clothes then. l can't begin
to tell you all the different kinds of
silk waists that woman had But since
cold weather set in I've noticed that the
poor thing hasn't a heavy wrap of any
kind, only a light cape with some fur
sewed on to lengthen it out and make
it look heavier. 1 guess her folks
bought the clothes she had last sum-
mer, for her husband has gone by alone
all winter. He had nice heavy ulster
and square-topped hat and every
thing, but his poor wife can't come out
because he got his winters clothes first.
He's an awfully good-looking man, but
1 guess he's awfully selfish, too. They
went past the house together this
morning, though. To-day is bargain
day, and I'll bet cookie they've gone
uptown to get her winter coat. I'm
going to sit right here until they come
back" And the faithful soul resumed
her lonely vigil--Buffalo Express
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-05-09

advertisement column. The same day
there arrived through the post small
cardboard box addressed to me, which
I found to contain very large and 1us-
trOus pearl. No word of writing was
inclosed. Since then, every year, upon
the same date, there has always ap-
peared similar box, containing SIM
liar pearl, without any clew as to the
sender. They have been pronounced
by an expert to be of a rare variety and
of eonsiderab bic value. You can see for
yourselves that they are very hand
some" She opened a fat box as she
spoke, and showed me six of the finest
pearls that had ever seen.
Your statement is most interest
thing else occurred to you?"
Eyes, and no later than to-day. That
is why have come to you. This morn
ing I received this letter. which you
will perhaps read for yourself"
Thank you," said Holmes 1.-THE
envelope, too, please. Postmarlz, Lon
don, S. w; date, July z. Hum! Mans
thumbmark on corner-probably post
man. Best quality paper. Envelopes
at sixpence packet. Particular man
in his stationery. No address. BE at
the third pillar from the left outside
the Lyceum theater tonight at seven
o'clock. If you are distrustful. bring
two friends. You are wronged wom-
an. and shall have justice. Do not
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-05-09
CHAPTER II.
THE STATEMENT OF THE CASE

THE STATEMENT OF THE CASE.
Miss Morstan entered the room with
"a firm step and an outward composure
of manner. She was a blonde young
lady, small, dainty, well gloved, and
dressed in the most perfect taste.
There was, however, a plainesS and
simplicity about her costume which
bore with it a suggestion of limited
means. The dress was a Somber gray
ish beige, untrimmed and unbranded,
and she wore a small turban of the
same dull hue, relieved only by sus-
7picion of white feather in the side. Her
face had neither regularity of feature
nor beauty of complexion, but her ex-
preston was sweet and amiable, and
her large blue eyes were singularly
spiritual and sympathetic. In an ex-
perience of women which extends over
many nations and three separate con-
-tinents, I have never looked upon a
face which gave clearer promise OF
refined and sensitive nature. could
not but observe that as she took the
seat which Sherlock Holmes placed for
her, her lip trembled, her hand quiv-
cred, and she showed every sign OF in
tense inward agitation.
81 have come to you, Mr.. Holmes, "
she said, because you once enabled
my employer, Mrs. Cecil Forester. to
slnravel little domestic complication.
She was much impressed by your kind
ness and skill"
'sNfrs Cecil Forester he repeated,
thoughtfully. ST believe that was of
some slight service to her. The case,
however, as remember it, was very
simple ONE
"She did not think so. But at least
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-05-09

bring police. If you do, all viii be in
vain Your unknown friend Well,
really, this is very pretty little mys-
terry What do you intend to do, Miss
Morstan?''
'.That is exactly what want to ask
YOU"
''Then we shall most certainly go.
You and / and-yes. why. DIR. Watson
is the very man. Your correspondent
says two friends. He and I have
worked together before
But would he come?'' she asked,
with something appealing in her voice
and expression.
ST should be proud and happy
said I, fervently, ''if can be OF any
service
''You are both very kind" she an
swered. ST have led retired life, and
have no friends whom could appeal
to. If I am here at six it will do, sup
pose?"
''You must not be later" said
Holmes. ''There is one other point
Is this handwriting the same as that
upon the pearl-box addresses?"
ST have them here" she answered,
producing half dozen pieces of paper
You are certainly a model client.
You have the correct intuition. Let
us see, now" He spread out the paper
upon the table, and gave little darting
glances from one to the other. '"They
are disguised hands, except the letter."
he said, presently, but there can be no
question as to the authorship. See how
the irrepressible Greek will break
out, and see the twirl on the final s.
They are undoubtedly by the same per-
son. I should not like to suggest false
hopes, Miss Morstan, but is there any
resem blance between this hand and
that of your father?"
Nothing could be more unlike"
81 expected to hear you say so. We
shall look out for you, then, at six.
Pray allow me to keep the papers. I
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-05-09
CHAPTER LCoNr1NuEp

SIT is very customary for pawn
sbrokers in England, when they take
watch, to scratch the number of the
ticket with a pin point upon the inside
sof the case. It is more handy than the
label, as there is no risk of the number
being lost or transposed. There are no
Hess than four such numbers visible to
my lens on the inside of this case. In
-ference-that your brother was often
sat low water. Secondary inference
that he had occasional bursts of pros
-perity, or he could not have redeemed
the pledge. Finally, ask you to look
=at the inner plate, which contains the
ikey-ho1e. Look at the thousands of
scratches all round the hole-marks
where the key has slipped. What sober
mans key could have scored those
fgrooves? But you will never see a
.drunxard's watch without them. He
winds it at night, and he leaves these
traces of his unsteady hand. Where is
the mystery in all this?"
ut is clear as daylight" answered.
ST regret the injustice which did you.
Il should have had more faith in your
marvellous faculty. MayI ask whether
you have any professional inquiry on
foot at present."
''None. Hence the cocaine. 1 can
mot live without brain work. What
~else is there to live for? Stand at the
window here. Was there ever such a
edreary, dismal, improbable world? See
how the yellow fog swirls down the
street and drifts across dun-colored
houses. What could be more hopeless
1y prosaic and material? What is the
use of having powers, doctor, when one
has no field upon which to exert them?
Crime is commonplace and existence is
commonplace and no qualities save
those which are commonplace have any
function upon earth"
had opened my mouth to reply to
this TRADE, when, with crisp knock,
~our landlady entered, bearing card
upon the brass Salver.
''A young lady for you, SIR" she said,
addressing my companion.
Miss Mary Morstan," he read.
Hum! I have no recollection of the
name: Ask the young lady to step up,
Mrs. Hudson. Don't go, doctor. shall
prefer that you remain"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-05-09
Minor State News.

Nickerson boasts that its population
has increased 500 the past year.
Pat Kloon and Charles Cary, two
young Kansas City, Kan, toughs, got
into a quarrel the other day when Cary
shot and killed Kloon.
Mai. n. a. Adams, a we'll known citi-
zen and a member of the Eleventh
Kansas regiment during the war, died
at Manhattan on the ID
Storekeeper Wilbur, of the Haskell
Indian institute at Lawrence, has pre-
ferred charges of misconduct with the
commissioner of Indian affairs against
]. a. SWEET. the superin tendent OF the
institution.
At the late meeting OF the Social
Science federation at Leavenworth il
was decided to confine the membership
of the organization to the state of Kan
ses The name Kansas State Social
Science federation was adopted.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-05-09
AN IDYL OF THE NURSERY.

-''Takes too long 10 walk downstairs"
All the youngsters say.
You have to go so awful slow,
And you must feel your way.
And you may trip or you may slip
And tumble down below.
sliding down the banisters,
The only way to go.
Sliding down the banisters,
Swifter than flash,
-Whizzing through the atmosphere.
Cutting quite dash.
Makes the blood rush to your brain,
Rocking like q railway train,
Mind the curves with might and main
As you sway and clash
Elevators seldom rise,
They get out of gear,
And the railway to the skies
Tied up as you hear.
But the boys are bound to slide.
Through the arid air to glide,
And they swoop with boyish pride.
And you hear them cheer.
Sliding down the banlsters
Takes your breath away,
And, oh! the noise OF girls and boys
Flushed with frantic play.
Laughter peallng thro' the air
Drives away your grim despair,
-Lulls the fevered brow of care,
Meath the children's sway.
James z Kinsella, in II. Y. Mercury
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-05-09

may look into the matter before then.
It is only half-past three. Au revoir,
then"
eau revoir," said our visitor, and,
with a bright, kindly glance from one
to the other of us, she replaced her
pearl box in her bosom and hurried
away. Standing at the window, I
watched her walking briskly down the
street, until the gray turban and white
feather were but a speck in the somber
crowd.
''What very attractive woman!' I
exclaimed, turning to my companion.
He had lit his pipe again, and was
leaning back with dropping eyelids.
SIS she?" he said, languidly. ST did not
observe"
''You really are an automaton-a cal
culating machine!" cried. There is
something positively inhur,an in you
at times"
He smiled gently. ''It is of the first
Importance he said, mot to allow
your Judgment to be biased by per-
sonal qualities. A client is to me mere
unit-a factor in problem. The emo
tiona1 qualities are antagonistic to clear
reasoning. 1 assure you that the most
winning woman I ever knew was
hanged for poisoning three little chill
dren for their insurance money, and
the most repellent man of my acquaint-
ance is philanthropist who has spent
nearly a quarter of million upon the
London poor"
''In this case, however,"
ST never make exceptions. An ex-
ception disproves the rule. Have you
ever had occasion to study character in
handwriting? What do you make Of
this fellows scribble?'
''It is legible and regular" I an
swered. "a man of business habits and
some force of character"
Holmes shook his head. ''Look at
his long letters he said. ''They hard
ly rise above the common herd. That
d might be an a, and that an e. Men
of character always differentiate their
long letters, however illegibly they may
| write. There is vacillation in his ks
and se1f-esteem in his capitals / am
going out now. I have some few refer
ences to make. Let me recommend
| this book-one of the most remarka BILE
| ever penned. It is Winwood Reade's
'Martyrdom of Man shall be back
in an hour"
sat in the window with the volume
in my hand, but my thoughts were far
from the daring speculations of the
writer. My mind ran upon our late
visitor-her smiles, the deep rich tones
OF her voice, the strange mystery which
| overhung her life. If she were seven
teen at the time of her fathers disap-
pearance she must be seven-and-twenty
nova sweet age, when youth has
lost its self-consciousness and become a
| little sobered by experience. So I sat
and unused. until such dangerous
/ thoughts came into my head that I
hurried away to my desk and plunged
| furiously into the latest treatise upon