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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-01-10
Whipped by a Mob.

ELDoRADo SPRINGS, No, Jan. s.
John Cumstead was taken from his
boarding place in this city Sunday
night by mob of unmasked citizens
and taken to a secluded spot in the
suburbs of East Eldorado, where he
was severely horsewhipped, and given
a few hours to leave town under peril
of severe punishment if here after a
given time. Cumstead was the keeper
of an immoral resort.
ElIsworth's DefauitinG Treasurer Arrested
ELLSWORTH, Kan, Jan. S.-Sheriff
Hutchins received telegram from the
chief of police at Galveston, Tex, that
he had arrested James L. Dick, de-
faulting ex-treasurer of Ellsworth
county. who is short in his accounts
$50. 600. Sheriff Hutchins has left for
Galveston to bring him back.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-01-10
u Youthful Footpnd.

Charley Frazier, 12-ycar-old boy,
has been Jailed at Atchison for playing
footpad and highway robber. About
six months ago he started out with n
gambling device, which he tried to
work in many places, but without sue
cess. He then returned to AtchiSon
and decided to try holding people up.
Securing an old musket and a re-
volver he went on the warpath- He
first held up bootblack and got a
small sum. He next tackled a man,
who captured and turned him over to
the police. He made desperate eff
fort to escape but was secured and will
go to the reform school.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-01-10
Possible New Laws.

The State Federation of Labor has
agreed upon several bills to be pre-
sented to the legislature this winter.
They are: An act to prohibit the en-
ployment of children under II years of
age, and providing for the regulation
of the employment of children under
16 years of age; to legalize contracts
with minor apprentices; to provide for
a state boiler inspector; to prohibit
BARRIERS from doing work on Sunday,
and providing that all goods manu-
featured in the state penitentiary shall
be labeled to show where they were
manufactured.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-01-10
Women and tine Editors.

The State Editorial association of
Kansas have invited the Woman's Press
association to meet with them this
month, and the same having been ac-
copied on behalf of the association by
the president, Mrs. Emma B. Alrich.
of the Cawlzer City Record. and the sec
rotary, Miss Matte E. Shawhan, of the
Arkansas City Journal, the first session
will be held in Topeka, Monday, Janu-
airy 81, at p. m. All women in the
state who are engaged in the practical
work of publishing newspapers, and
bona fide editors, are invited to be
present and take part in the work.
The morning times., 1895-08-08
OR PARKS AND TREES.

Every stranger visiting Washington, no
matter what may be his opinion about
the city generally, falls in love with its
charming parks and beautiful tree lined
streets. Few cities are SO bounufully
provided with both
Superintendent OF Parking Langhorn,
in his report 10 the Commissioners, presents
some interesting facts regarding tree cul-
ture in The streets Of the capital. He shows
how each year goes Its precursor lone bet
ter in The number of trees set out, and no W
carefully the work in the nurseries liz
carried on. He also directs attention to
some shortcomings, which, under prevail
ing conditions, are unavoidable.
The trouble with which Superintendent
Janghorn has TO contend is that which
stands in the way OF so many other i'm
proyements In the District-the insuffi-
cheney of Congressional appropriations
1t is moi possible, on this account, TO give
the trees that care. and protection which
is conducive to their growth and appear
ance.
1t is 10 be hoped that Congress may not
pare down the estimates TO be submitted
by the Commissioners for the next fiscal
year. Not only must the trees have better
attention, but work must be begun upon
The morning times., 1895-08-08
INFORMATION FOR EVERYBODY.

A new carbonie acid well near Driburg
in westphalia, gives off the pure gas at
enormous pressure.
Leather tires are being made for army
cycles in France, and are claimed to be
more easily repaired and lighter than rub
Der tires.
Carria ee shafts are now made from wood
pulp, and are reported to have met with
much favor IN Paris on account of their
strength and lightness.
An old map recently found in Milan is
said to Indicate the discovery OF Brazil in
1447 by the Portuguese, who sailed from
the lower African coast, distance of
! 800 miles.
Gen. Schofield says that the battery
now being constructed on the Pacific coast,
and the two near New York, are the three
finest in the world for coast defense.
A girl baby born the other day in Klo-
komo, Ind s the foHrteenth daughter of
fourteenth daughter of a fourteenth
daughter, a record which is thought To be
unprecedented.
Western railroads are expected to show
q heavy increase in their earnings fer
several weeks because OF the contrast
with poor earnings during the strike period
of last summer.
The two new tunnel lines to be built
under London will cost $4,000 mile
exclusive of stations, land and general
expenses There are three underground
railways now in operation in London.
1t has been positively demonstrated that
tobacco is one of the prime causes of color
blindness, and men who are employed in
positions where il is necessary to- tfistingu
color are cautioned against excessive snok
ing. ~
Hard steel, statessDri R. H Thurston
weighs $50 ponnGS per cubic foot, and a
rod one inch square sustains7s 900 pounds
east iron weighs 44A p5hnds, and supports
16.5o0 pounds, and has a tea aacity of &c, ,aeG
pounds Ordinary woods, are ten 'or twelve
times as bulky as stdel. Weight for weight
4 some woods are stronger than steel a hal
4 of pine just as heavy as bar of steel one
| inch square holding up 125,o00 pounds
the best ash 175,eeo, and some hemlocl
/ 200, ,G00 pounds.
The morning times., 1895-08-08
Saks Company
Penna. Ave. .sn.L., n.u
and AdkS iHftlhf
7fh Street
Taxpayer in the Dark.

Editor Times: read your article in
this mornings paper GU the light ques-
ton. Yeu have my hearty congratulatiOn
in this matter, as it was only last night,
while driving through some or our most
beautiful streets, we felt as If we must
engage SOMEONE to go ahead of US with
lanterns to prevent running into some
one. as until after 10 O'Clock, when the
moon shoue, it was so dark that at any
minute All accident might have occurred.
If you are driving or walking on any
street Of this great and beautiful Capital
City, excepting Pennsylvania avenue and
Fourteenth street, you cannot fail to
notice the extreme darkness aud absence
OF light anywhere, which ought TO be .
great inducement for all kinds OF vice and
criDe.
/ heartily indorse the excellent juag-
IDent and courage of The Times in takin;,
hold OF iris al-important matter, hoping
that this valuable paper VIII push this
urgent necessity. / am sure YOU " Ill
merit the good wishes and thanks as weH
as the Endorsements OF every sensible per-
son in the city OF Washington
a TAXPAYER.
The morning times., 1895-08-08
AMERICAN INTERESTS IN
JEOPA RDY

Whenever the President can spare few
moments from his porgy fishing, the pub
lie would like to know If China is TO be
permitted to massacre our missionaries
with impuuity.
A correspondent ofan Atlanta newspaper,
who has just returned from the orient,
publicly announces that our minister 10
China, is 0rientalized. and has ceased TO
take an interest in the welfare Of American
residents And the late prosecutions by
the Chinese of American missionaries seem
10 confirm his statement.
II is trHe That the administration must
be ienient in dealing with nation IN the
lamentabie condition OF China, bait the
fact that she has just passed through a
disastrous war should not give her license
to kill foreigners and destroy their property
on this question there should be no iI-
decision, and American residents in China
should be protected to the extremity OF our
resources.
The morning times., 1895-08-08
HE SHOWS A WEAK SPOT

There is an old saying that whenever
fool speaks he betraFs himself, and every
now and 4hen one of these individuals
rnshes INTO print and in mat way exposes
mis- stupidity. Mr.. Harry T. Smith. OF The
Green inquest blunder, attempts to ex-
plain why he did it" and his wandering
erfusion shows a weak spotin his reasoning
faculties that needs reinforcing with
llttle common sense.
OF the washington press The Times was
The only newspaper that censured the ILL.,
advised verdict OF chat Green inquest
jury. II took the ground that neither sta
zion nor riches shoBId be permitted to in
fluence the judgment OF honest men, and
in defending himself against this criticism
Nr. Smith iEadverdanuy pronounces his
own condemnation, and also censures
Coroner Hammett
Here Is part OF his apology:
Being a member Of The o0Taner's jury
which passed upon the shooting OF young
Ereenby Miss Flagler. / wa saversete kpea k
1ng OF the matter, and strenuOusly avoided
giving 0Il any Information. further than
lhat which the verdict contains until d
morning paper saw iii 10 get away from
facts ~ order IC find us wHT into presumed
public favor IL is particularly Unfsrtu-
mate, pu account Df putlic clanl0r, that the
1nquest was not held over to the morning
OF the next DAY, iTstead of hastily sum-
DlOmHg all parties concerned nd beginning
The case tAaJ evening, and / rightly be-
Deve 1hat had the prisoner been OF a more
humble station i'm life, with fewer influential
friends 10 care for her dH1e rests, she
would have been detained the same as the
n1IDli1ifAf1 nrlEafpr a raHfr So
Tar as The jury is concerned in Ihis case,
however, believe that ii rendered an un-
preJHdjoed and uIfiHflueRced verdict, The
various conflicting statements OF the press
10 the contrary Notwithstanding
j equally synIpalhize with Miss Flagler
and the parents OF the young man in this
RIost depOrable affair Miss FlaGler,s
punishment in mind viii be unceasing
while The loss 10 the parents is heartrend-
5ng ard irreparable.
Analyze the plaint OF this member Of the
numerous Smith family and ii VIII be seen
that the criticism Of The Times hit MI. Smith
pretty hard; that he blames Coroner Ham
nett for holding the inquest the day of the
homicide; that the prisoner would have been
Detained in the regular way but for her
station and influence; that IN spite of tins
admission OF trucking 10 riches, the lury
did Ills duty according TO hfs limited under
standing; and finally, that Smith has the
astounding fnI,udence TO express sympathy
FOR family he has wronged and for the
Eoung lady whose cause is only injured by
his defense
Unless MI Smith remains silent in future
ne viii sometime make a public spectacle
q himself
The morning times., 1895-08-08
sHE woRKINGMAN,s LIBRARY

Several weeks ago the Star editorially
attempted 10 discourage the establishing
OF a workingnlan's library, reading room.
and labor bureau. The editorial was un-
oOUbtedly printed 10 counteract the ef-
forts OF The Times in behalf OF that worthy
enterprise, and the Star the next morning
was called TO account in these columns for
its enrious criticism An tins happened
prior 10 the time when the Star became
afflicted with labor mysteries and also be-
fore The Times contemplated the publica-
blOn OF an evening edition.
Yesterday IN a spaSn of righteous en-
deayoT TO show zeal FOR its new labor ia it'll
the star editoriaIy commended the library
project. IL is an eleventh hour conversion.
inasInnch as labor orga MIA tons have al
ready taken up the matter M win see the
library established. But the conversion
is none the less welcome
Some time since The Times Offered the
use Of its columns to begin the work Of So
Iiciting books for the library. Every pub
lic-spirited person would donate al least
one book if the question could be properly
brought TO his attention. and TO do this
effectually The Times proposed to pub
Iish coupon in which coald he written
the name ana address OF The donor, also
the tit!e OF the books These coupons could
be sent 10 an authorized committee and
when The library room was ready for their
reception the books could be collected and
placed ON the shelves In this way a large
library could be gathered al little expense.
There Is really no other public enterprise
that would render worRingmen greater
service than this proposed library, read
ing-room, and labor bureau With the
exception Of the saloon, worlingmen have
no place OF public resort where they can
feel at home and enjoy the pleasures OF
Innocent games and literary pastime The
entire expense OF maintaining such head
The morning times., 1895-08-08
TAKE THE TIMES WITH YOU.

eBmmer rourinrs WIN MOI BE En-
Ieved Unless 1t Goes Along.
The summer tide OF pleasure and
a,,aaItb-saekers mas set in toward
naOuntnins, springs and seatshore.
r,lans for the seasons outing VIII
iao con,Diete unless The Times Is in
eluded among the neeessarfes.
Men and women may go from town
IA leave care behind, Ryur those who
uzould keen their finger on the pub
lac pnlse, or be abreast Of the world .
happenings, or, inde:sd, WHO need
golden hank between themselves ana
za1e Evhirligig OF 1ime-Ihese must
Aanya The Times sent daily TO their
sylvan or seaside retreat
The morning times., 1895-08-08
TIE CAR Is DEAD.

Wilson s. Bissell as corporation attorney,
and Wilson S Bisseu as Postmaster Gen
eral. are TWO separate and distinct indi-
rlduals. SO far as pDmpous authority is con-
cerRed When MIR BisseII was the head
of the Post-offiee Department he was the
most bigoied. conoeited, abusive auto
Graf ever enthroned IN public office. Ap-
plicanis for official fayors entered his pres
enee expecting 10 be insulfed, and If they
escaped II was a matter for general con
graduation Bat since his fail Mr.. Bissel
does not enjoy the royal satisfaction OF
having everything his own way.
The other day IL behalf OF railroad cor
poration, Mr. Bisseu appeared before the
Ne " York L abroad Commission and found
his match in Commissioner Beardsley After
having been denied his request, Mr. Bissell
undertook 10 employ the bGndozing tactics
which rendered him such effective service
during his official career, hut they failed,
as VIII be seen by the following:
Mr Beardsley said something about hop
irg that the meeting would be continued
without further interruption
Il think j know my rights before this
tribunal Numbered Mr.. BisseI, and I
assert that they have been trampled upon.
Your action to-day is illegal
Our action is as legal as is your right
TO appear here, any way Take my advice
and be governed by II, - replied Mr. Boards
ley.
II don't accept any advice from you"
'.Yon don't have 10 unless you want TO, v
retorted the commissioner.
Il never expect 10 have to from yon
think il beneath me TO accept any advice
from you" was Mr. BisseIl's parting shot
The morning times., 1895-08-08
PRACTICAL AND ECONOMICAL.

DR. Woodward, the health officer OF the
District, is 10 be commended for the new
departure he has tnaugurated in providing
the poor with medicines. 1t is practical
and economical. The poor will get their
panacea more quickly; the physician will
have less mechanical work 10 do, and a
great saving will be effected 10 the tax
payers.
The new system is described fully in the
news columns OF The Times this morning.
II is merely tentative at first and will be
put i'm operation in a few districts only
If it proves TO be as effective as is an
ticipated it wall, of course, be extended TO
all the others.
There are few OF the standard medicines
needed by physicians for their patients
that are not nowadays put up in such
form by the manufacturing pharmacists
as 10 be convenient for pocket case trans
portation On this account the physicians
to the poor will find them useful for i'm
mediate service, and their patients will
have the benefit OF the prompt application
OF the remedy Instead OF having to wait
while a prescription is sent to some more
or less distant drug store and compounded.
1t is almost impossfble 10 estimate the
amount Of money that will be saved by
this new me-, ,hod. On a few drugs, which
were enumerated by DR.. Woodward,
the saving ran all the way from 400 to
1900 per cent AS matter of course, quite
a number OF prescriptions will yet remain IL
be compounded by the druggists desig
mated for that purpose, but the new system
Will keep thousands of dollars in the Dis
1rict treasury every year.
The morning times., 1895-08-08
CHICAGO UNIVERSITY AND THE
SENATE.

In order TO be acceptable TO Messrs. Rock
efelier and Yerkes, financial godfathers
TO the Chicago University, the professors
OF that institution should receive their
diplomas direct from the United States
Senate The necessity of this change from
the usual method OF awarding sheepskins
is made apparent by the recent discharge
of Prof. Bemis from the University because
he was too pronounced in bis opinions
againts monopoly.
InaSmuch as colleges generally teach
political economy that denOunces the
wrongful nse OF wealth. and as tho United
States Senate is the only learned body
that is actually in control OF trusts and
combinations, such Institutions as the Chi
cago University must either be taught by
dip.omaless professors or the Senate will
have TO come 10 The rescue until a monopo-
lisiir generation OF professors can be edu-
Gated.
Mr. Rockefeller has established a prece-
dent that will find many examples among
men OF wealth who in future en- dow colleges.
Every attempt 10 curb the influence OF
trusts or 10 prevent the education OF the
public in the real purposes OF monopoly
will be resented by millionaire college
builders They de- not want these structures
to their memory to reject the selfish
principles through which they created their
fortunes for fear that the walls might
shout words of condemnation.
But Mr. Rockefeller and his followers
can not check the growing sentimentagainst
monopoly although they may close the
doors af their institutions against its
friends. II will eventually dethrone them,
despite their efforts To the contrary, and
And the day OF their fall is not far distant.
The morning times., 1895-08-08

New York has bakers trust and the
price OF bread is going up IT is claimed
that the advance is made on account OF
the increased cost OF flour, but the real
reason is doubtless the fact that during
the hot period families do not like 10
bake, and prefer TO pay higher price than
make their own bread. Washington also
has bakers trrst, bun its managers s3ouid
curb their desire to make money. an
advance in the price OF bread would prin-
cipally inJure the working classes.
The morning times., 1895-08-08
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quarters would be practically nothing
compared 10 the benefits TO be derived,
and when once established in a central
locality it would become the most popular
resort in the city.
The morning times., 1895-08-08
business Opportunities in Arkansas.

Business Opportunities in Arkansas.
Frank h Grader, a former Lynn man.
who has just returned from the South, Says
that Arkansas is the one State left For a
man with capital he said to a reporter re-
Gently, that's the only place for him TO go.
He can rnakeInoney-in timber.
LISA finely wooded country and contains
a great deal of valuable poplar, besides
various other kinds of wood. There is no
money there now, because it doesn't pay a
gnan to bring the logs to the river and float
them down. This poplar i am speaking
of man only gets S a hundred for and has
to throw in days work of his team and
himself
"a man who win go down there prepared
to spend $3.50 or $3.50 q mile fora tramway
and carry portable sawmill, viii make
| money. i tell you, it'll pay a man to pay
taxes ON land down there for years. :"
! Speakin gof the conditions of business gener-
ally in the South, Mr.. Grader said:
''They have no idea of business when you
compare their methods with those used at
| home just now, they are commencing to
| feel the boom we heard so much about here
two or three years ago. But right here
/ in New England / find more business going
/ on than many otherportienofth the country. y
-Bosto nJourpal.
The morning times., 1895-08-08

The attempt OF The Times to awaken
interest i'll the better lighting of our pub
lie reservations is meeting with general
favor. The sentiment heard on every side
is that they should either be made re-
spectacle or be closed to the public after
nighffali.
The morning times., 1895-08-08

thirty six government reservations, which
have been placed under District control
They will add that many more beauty spots
and breathing places where The poor may
enjoy their outings and which gladden.
the eyes of everybody.
The morning times., 1895-08-08
Beat the Sword swaIlewer

F1ossy-Manrna, look at that vulgar
man eating with his knife.
Mamrna-Yes, dear, it is really sad to
see-stop smacking your lips So-a man
with SO little trainiDg-take your ell
bows off the table-paradfng his Short
comings before a company OF well-bred
people. Flossy, stop feeding that cat at
the table.
The morning times., 1895-08-08
The Crazefn shamytown.T Too,

IHC CTd1C IN sSEIHIfty TOW II, IOU,
whats that noise next door? Some one
splitting wood?s
''Divn a bit OF wood is thot lazy Bran
nigaD afther splittin' hot day Ioike this.
It's only tue OH woglaan iagI,ETstiAiiTE lit
tie Billy wild her new TIdIby wash boord
far attn the clothes from Oft the liDe.''
The morning times., 1895-08-08
Commissioner Ross Goes Away.

President Ross, of the board OF Commits
sioners, is absent from the city. lie left on
Monday for New York for business and
pleasure trip, The date OF his return is not
definitely fixed, but he VIII probably grace
his office again within ten days
The morning times., 1895-08-08
RAY RIDGE.

This delightful and beautiful resors
on ths Chesapeake Bay opens Tor
the season on SATURDAY. June 3.
The principal new attre~sive features
sre a sic 900 Ferris wheel, 10 feet high,
and Toboggan Slide from the bath house.
100 feet into the bay Trains leave B.
q o. R. f. depot ut 9-15 q NJ and A %
D. m. week days: 9sS5 a. m, 1-S0 AID
sis d. m, Sundays
RATE IS CENTS FOR THE &oUSD
TRIP
The morning times., 1895-08-08

According 10 the Oriental Club the lone
fisherman of BuZzards Bay is the only
man in the world who does not appre-
ciate the wonderful ability of the Hon.
Tim Campbell.
The morning times., 1895-08-08

An humble weed called 'sflot mash is the
latest cure for snake bite, but it will never
supplant the Well tried extract of ordinary
corn, known as spiritus frunenti
The morning times., 1895-08-08
An AII-night Session.

They SWING on the z ate
Til half-past eight
When darkness grew complete
The hammock then
TIL half-past ten
Became their snug retreat.
But swinging there
In the balmy air
No count OF time they keep.
Were they to blame
That the milkman came
And found them there ariuup?
The morning times., 1895-08-08
yya,v yyemen e,arnot Throw

Wenen cannot throw because eff q peCnl-
lar formation OF the Shoulder blade which
prevents the swing necessary to the proper
propulsion OF a stone or other
object Baltimore American
The morning times., 1895-08-08
An Episode in Church.

A young man who sat near the aisle,
With features encased in smaisle,
Grew pensire and sad,
For the last dime he had
He needed for carfare, for walking was
bad
The distance was over naisle,
And walking was not quite his staisie-
So tremblyiug with fear,
As the stamp plate came near,
He concluded he'd sleep for awhaisle.
The morning times., 1895-08-08
MARSHALL HALL.

Steamer Manchester leaves daily tSJn-
day excepted9 at 10a. III 2. 30p- n
Steamer River Queen leaves daily o
street wharf (SHnday eXccptef) at $50 a.
nj aud from MacaIester's wharf at $50
D. M
Indian Head trips every Thursday Friday
and Satu rday evenings at 8 80 p M
Fare, Round Trip, 25c-
The morning times., 1895-08-08
An Ambitious Cat.

Caller-what has become OF the two
tailed kitten yoil used tohaHe an exhihi ton
here2
Manager-It worked itself to death Try
ing to catch both tails at once--Tr,lth.
The morning times., 1895-08-08

The great public, which knows very lite
about yachts in general, would like 10 see
the domestic fiddling called off and an inter
national race gut on