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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-08

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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-08


of Great Bend, on Monday, August 5,
1895, of cancer, Samantha Ann Pyle,
wife of A. L. PYLE, aged 48 years, 8
months and days. She was born in
Livingston county, Illinois, and was
married to the husband who survives
her February %. 1865. In 1881 she
united with the Christian church and
has always been a consistent Christian
woman The family came to Barton
county in 1892, and since that time
have made multitude of friends who
now sympathize sincerely with them
in their great sorrow. She had been
an invalid for fourteen years and while
the family had for some times realized
that the end was near, the final blow
was q hard one When death invades
a home and calls away the mother,
whose presence was like the light and
the flowers every heart in the commun-
ity weeps with the stricken ones and a
large sympathy goes with these tears
from those who have been called to
bear a similar burden. The funeral
services were held at the Congrega-
tional church yesterday morning at IL
O'Clock. conducted by Rev. Davis.
Andrew Franklin, father of Mrs. j.
w. Eubanks OF this county, died last
week at Burlington. Kan, at the adj
vanced age of 104 years. He had lived
TO see the world in more phases than
in all probability any Of US ever will.
| He was born IN Lancaster county,
Pennsylvania, December, %, 1871. His
mother was a recent emigrant from
France, where a few months previous
| she had engaged in love affair with
| gallant young French officer, which
| eliminated in the birth of Mr.. Frank
| lin. The officer was no other than
| the renowned Lannes, field marshal of
| Napoleon Bonaparte. Mr.. Franklin
| fought in the Indian wars early i'll the
present century, and in the war OF
1912 was with General Scott at Lundy
Lane, where he was severely wounded
He was personally acquainted with
William Henry Harrison, Anthony
Wayne and other noted men of the
day. He served In the Mexican war
| until the capture of the city of Mexico
and at the close of that war located at
Keokuk. Iowa, where he was elected
to the legislature. He served four
years in the late war and then located
at Burlington. Kan, where he has
since lived. His first vote was cast
for James Madison, and he never
voted anything but the democratic
ticket, which accounts for his longevity.
He was the father of ten children,
Mrs. Eubank being the youngest child
of his second wife. He received a
pension of $50 per month.
The Washington times., 1895-01-20
LOTTERIES AND NEWSPAPERS.
Guessing Number of Beans in a Jar I:
"Asin" the Law

Guessing Number of Beans in a Jar Is
"Agin" the Law
Assistant Attorney General Thomas, Of the
Post-office Department. has made some i'm
portant rulings governing offenses relating
to lotteries. In connection with newspaper
notices the department rules that it is imma-
terial whether the result Of lottery drawing
is published as news, without pay, or as an
advertisement. with pay.
Newspapers containing the result OF the
awarding OF such prizes are non-mailable.
The only exceptions made are in the cases OF
newspapers publishing such matter in order
TO expose the concerns and crush or cripple
their business, policy which is held to be in
line with the spirit of the law.
In decision Judge Thomas says it is clear
that the lawmakers intended to make news
papers hon-mailable that contained matter
concerning lotteries which is merely intended
as news for public reading.
The department also decides that the
awarding OF prize to the person guessing
nearest the number of seeds in watermelon
would be a lottery. though the guessing Of
weight of a melon would not constitute lot
terry il the guess were made after the melon
had been lifted.
The award Of prize to one guessing near
est the number OF beans in clear glass bot
tie set In pia 4 view is also held to be lot
terry. The only way Of removing the chance
element is to announce the size OF the vessel
and the size OF each article put into it which,
however. would not apply to beans corn,
oats, or other articles of variable size and
shape, as the number could not then be CON-
putei even approximately.
The Washington times., 1895-01-20
DISTRICT BASKETBALL LEAGUE
Close and Exciting Contest Won by
Columbia Carols Strong Game.

Close and Exciting Contest Won by
Columbia -CarroIis' Strong Game.
The most interesting game of basketball
thus far in the league series was played last
night in the Columbia Athletic Club gym
nasium between the home team and Carroll
Institute, and was won by C. 4. c. by score
OF to 4.
It was a game well PLAYED considering the
short time the teams have been in practice,
and. while there was some rough play, it was
OF the eXcusable order
About 400 spectators witnessed the contest
from the gallery.
The first and second innings were full OF
scrimmages and little passing occurred, and.
necessarily, a number OF fouls were called
and free throws from center ordered, only
two of which however, resulted in goals. one
for each team. Five free throws were missed.
The third ard last inning was of the clean
est order, and full of free passing and good
team work by both sides. and was nearer the
manner IN which the game should be played
Columbia excelling in team and interference
work.
On the part of the CAROLS the work was
of the open and quick order. though at times
the positions were too much uncovered. The
team was lighter by some pounds in average,
and found 1t necessary to play fast bail in
order to Offset the greater weight against 1t
in serimmages, and is to be congratulated
upon the excellent showing it made in a
strange playing field. 1t played a strong
uphill game.
Downey, of C. l., fell in the first inning
aad his place was taken by Hughes, who
played his position well.
The teams lined up last night as follows:
The Washington times., 1895-01-20
To morrow's Entries.

First race-Four and half furlongs.
KazaD, Foxglove. Lady Superior, Red Cross,
Watch Charm, Harry Hinckson, Billet Doux
colt, Fannie Martin, jolly Boy. Elms;one,
Monte Carlo, Apollo, Arabi Pasha, Lillian L..
and Kenyon. 105 each.
Second race-Six and one-quarter furlongs.
Governor Fifer, Stringlellow, Pickaway, Bel
wood. Clement. Imp, The Dude. Dashing
Charlie aud Blizzard 112 each; Clementina
and Son Malheur, 10 each, and Tiny Tim,
Va.;abond. Longshanks, Gonzales, and Driz-
Zle. Il5 each.
Third race-One-half mile. Zingara geld.
Bedford. Prospero. Catacazy geld, Bellogio.
aud Scotia geld. l02 each; Forager, lis; Odd
Fellow los: Quilla date EXcellenza filly) Per-
piexity. and Sun Dart, 100 each.
Fourth race-Six aud one-half furlongs.
Walcott, III; Connors and Leigh, 10S each;
Fassett, los, and Dec Birch, Ill.
Fifth raee-Five furionG5. Florence l.. and
Kentucky Lady. 100 each: Forest and Lake
view. 102 each; Fredericks, 80; Sonora and
Jim r., 1lG each; West Side. Tammany Hall
and Berwyn, l07 each; Golddigger. Judge
Post. and Jack Lowell, l05 each; Heather
Bell, 90, and Lou Foster. LOG.
The Washington times., 1895-01-20
SKATERS IN a JEALOUS ROW.
Johnson and Donoghue Did Not Settle tn,
Question of Supremacy.

Johnson ana DonOghue Did NOT Settle the
Question of Supremacy.
NEwBuRGH, n. Y, Jan. 19.-The annual
races of the National Amateur Skating Asso-
ciation were skated on Orange Lake. six
miles west OF this city. this afternoon, in the
presence of A, 600 people. The track was half
n mile.
The quarter mile race was skated in heats.
John S. Johnson, of Minneapolis, beat Jam es
A. Donogbue of this city in the first heat
Time, 80 seconds. Final heat, Joe Dono-
ghue and Johnson collided, Donoghue came
in second.
The hve-mile race was won by Rudd, who
beat field OF nine skaters. Joe Donoghue
and Johnson were the last two in. the former
20 feet ahead of the latter Rudds time WIS
II minutes and 10 seconds.
In the one mile race Jim Donoghue fouled
Johnson, who fell into snow bank on the
first lap. On the home stretch when the
skaters were punched, Rudd caught Joe
Donoghue y the arm and Davidson won the
race. johnson was second and Joe Donoghue
third. The races broke upin a row.
The Washington times., 1895-01-20
MUTILATED THE SPIDER"
Lively -knuckIe Prize Fight Broken
Up by the Police.

Lively Bare-knuckle Prize Fight Broken
Up by the Police
There was bloody prize-1ght for So a
corner about o'clock last night on the Po-
tomac flats near the Long Bridge. which was
witnessed by about twenty-five white and
colored men.
The principals were Lem Green, OF West
Washington. who is known as the yellow
Spider" and Georgetown negro named
Cooper Tn men had a street fight in front
of saloon in West Washington several days
ago, and as neither party appeared to be
satisfied with the result, they agreed to fight
it out Saturday night, each man to deposit
SIS as stake.
Green was terribly pounded last night.
both eyes being closed and his face badly
lacerated after a hammer-and-tongs battle
with bare knuckles, which lasted nearly a
half hour.
Policemen Hughes and Auguste, of the
Fourth precinct, came near capturing the
principals, who fed over the bridge to
Jackson City. They are known, however,
and Will be arrested.
The Washington times., 1895-01-20
Griffo and Dixon Break Even in
the TWenty-fifth Round.
BOUT WAS DECLARED A DRAW
Critic Showed Superiority in Size and
Weighed Three Pounds More Than His
Adversary-Dixon Led More Frequently.
But the Australians skillful Dcdging
and Sharp Blows Evened Up Matters

CoNEY ISLAND, JAM, 19-Before large
audience tonight George Dixon and Young
Griffo fought twenty-five rounds to draw.
Tim Hurst was referee.
Dixon entered the ring at Csc accompanied
by his ma nager, Tom O'Rourke. Jack Hay-
iland and Morris Kelly. O'Rourke an
nounced that Critic refused TO go on until
it was arranged that 20 per cent. should go 10
the winner and 80 per cent. 70 the loser. The
men were at catch weights. Dixon weighed
126 pounds.
Critic jumped through the ropes ten
minutes later, and his weight was announced
to be 100 pounds. Griffo's seconds were
Mick Dunn and Paddy German. Of Australia,
and Denny Murphy. of New York. There
were some experts present who declared that
he was quite q few pounds
BIGGER THAN THE WEIGHT GIVEN.
Both men looked to be trained right up to
the hour. but Griffo's advantage over Dixon
in size was very apparent. At 10 O'Clock the
men shook hands. Dixon led of and fell
short. He then led for the stomach and
landed. Dixon repeated the dose, and then
LII lis Hdu III LHD ECSh3 ott4O NSuheSAAAr
GrifTo got in two on the face, aud Dixon
reached the body and the neck again. This
was Dixon's round.
During the rest of the rounds the honors
were aoout even. In the sixteenth round
Grifo's body was very red from Dixon's Left
hand jabs and the colored boys LETT optic
showed signs OF closing up.
In the twenty-flfth and last round both meu
I started 10 slug, but
THEIR BLOWS WE'RE LIGHT.
Dixon swung and landed on the ribs.
4 Dixon led again and his left landed on the
body. Griffo smashed Dixon very hard in the
! jaw and again on the nose. Just rs the gong
/ went Griffo got to Dixon's bad eve
! The crowd yelled "Griffo. Griffo," bu
/ Burns announced that the referee decided
the fight was draw. The announcement
/ was received with cheers and there was M
/ demonstrations of disapproval.
| Throughout the fight Dixon did most o
/ the leading, but GriIos clever dodging anC
hard punching eyeDed matters up.
The Washington times., 1895-01-20
ALONG THE LINE.
KuGgets of News Gathered in Ring, Crane
Stand and Paddock

Stand and Paddock
Many thought that Bolona llly nipped
Cocoa on the post. and there was great deal
OF dissatisfaction over the decision.
Johnny went all to pieces in the effort TO
keep up with Walcott. Tie latter is highly
intelligent animal. and should not be allowed
20 look over the fence TO see the post odds.
Dashing Charlie ran a remarkably good
race.
Sullivan on Hay Tay seemed TO be afraid
OF falling Of, and gave an artistic exhibition
OF incompetency.
Nearly everybody had heard of Long
shanks' form in trials and the horse opened
at even money. Red Star money finally
caused his price TO go up.
Matte Chun must be short. She raced in
the van for over four furlongs and then tired
10 n walk.
Snapper Garrison and J. C. Carr were
visitors 10 the ring.
Gonzales opened Mt TO /, and was knocked
down 10 10 in a twinkling.
Lento had lots of speed and sprinted ten or
twelve lengths away from her field. Murphy
The Washington times., 1895-01-20
A CONVERT.

Say, what's de use o trysn'
Ter make yerssIf gent,
When yer beastly dad a highway pad
And yer NAV has jist been sent
For stealin', TO de WOrkhOuse:
Yer t'jnk dis here disgrace,
Dis SIN and shame of me parents name,
Ain writ all Ger me face,
Say. what is de use er kid like me,
Expectin' TER he more
Den all his folks, d IN hloomin' blOaks7
say, parf, il makes me sose
To t'ink feller ain 10 blame;
But shucss. what's dat ter me,
III shake de dice or " pc de price
And take a drink ont, see2
III
Err may be IL it gets too tough
III give dis world de staks;
Say. what's de dif. u take skif
And hit de peaceful lake
4er tink Yer IL make me blisve dat stun,
No snge cold or s.n2
And il Yer did, yer ink dis kid
Would ever be let in.
".
Ne be as good as any yfo.kss
Say, mister, how'd yer know
Why, shGcss, yer see, he II know its ne
BY q 5 from Mickey blow.
A huh new outfit, b dy an all?
Say, are yer giyin' it right
Yer swear its sos Den lis or 20,
III be at de Mission ter-night
-SIGEL RoUsH.
The Washington times., 1895-01-20
INDICTMENT FOR fITzsIMMoNs.
MaHslaughtcr in the First Degree Fixed
for Killing Con Riordan.

MaHslaughter in the First Degree Fixed
for Killing Con Riordan.
SYRACUSE, \. Y, Jan. 19.-The grand jury
of 0nondaga county to-day returned an in
dictment of manslaughter in the first degree
against Pugilist Robert Fitzsimmons for the
killing of his spa; ring partner, Con Riorian,
in an exhibition at the Jacobs Opera House.
this city, November II.
ST. LOUIS, Jan. -Fitzsimmons said to a
reporter:
Il was not responsible for poor Cons
death, and 1 am sure that L will be nc
quilted if the case ever goes to trial. ne said.
Il will return to St. Louis Sunday. l don't
know whether l will be arrested on requisi-
ton or not. 1t is a most unfortunate thing
for me all around. but l do not take any
blame on myself for the death of Riordan. y
The Washington times., 1895-01-20
Under a Street Cars Wheels

Car No. 20 OF the Anaeostia street ear line
ran over little colored boy, named Alphonzo
o'clock. The boy was riding down the G
street hill in little express wagon, and be-
ing unable to steer out OF the way Of the ear
ran under il. The car passed over his abdo-
men. hurting him seriously; Hewas at once
removed 10 the Emergency Hospital. The
driver. Mr.. Lee Lusby, reported the accident
at the Office at once. and gave his collateral
for his appearance when wanted.
The Washington times., 1895-01-20
Five Negroes. Rob a Woman.

Five of theNtoughest negroes in South
Washington participated in bold daylight
'hold-up'' yesterday afternoon. They en-
tered the house,of Annie Fitzgerald, in Shea's
court southwest, and while three of them
held the woman and tied towel about ner
mouth to prevent her from screaming, the
others rifled her pockets and secured about
$3.50. Then they made their escape. Last
night Policeman Bauer succeeded in captur-
ing three of the robbers. who gave the names
of Bum Gordon, Curtis Williams and Earnest
Smallwood. They are held at No. police
The Washington times., 1895-01-20
THEIR BLOWS wEpE LIGHr.
cREEDoN IN A WALK.

This Australian Champion Knocked Out
His Opponent in Short Order.
GALVESTON, Tex, Jan. 19.-At the Tre-
mont Opera House tonight Dan Creedon
knocked Herman Bernau out IN the second
round. Creedon entered the ring weighing
165 pounds. Bernau weighing In at 175
pounds. John Duffy acted as referee.
Creedons seconds were Tommy Tracey
and Australian Billy Mccarthy. Bernau
had in his corner Tommy Doyle and Bobby
Ahern.
The Washington times., 1895-01-20

on Gonzales waited in vain for her TO come
back, and then set sail near tire third turn.
Uncle Jim had plenty of admirers, his price
being reduced from 5 to 2 to l, but he ran
very poorly.
Some slick pickpockets are working at the
track Many winners have found their tick
cts gone. and the biggest loser reported is
II. Warnke, ir.. the horse owner, whose
pocket was cut open and $1,000 stolen.
The Washington times., 1895-01-20
Won DER AHE SUED FOR DIVORCE.
Serious Accusations Made Against the
Baseball Magnate.

ST. LOUIS, No., Jan. 19.-Chris Won der
Abe. president of the St. Louis Baseball
Club, was to-day made defe in suit
for divorce filed by his wife, Emma Won der
Abe, who alleges repeated acts OF adultery as
the ground
1t is charged that Mr.. Won der Abe violated
his marriage vows, not only in st. Louis, but
travelled with women OF bad character. She
alleges that the baseball magnate has made
her condition intoerable by frequent alb
sences and staying out late with women OF
bad reputation.
Mrs. Won der Abe says her husband is
worth $50 900, white she is without means,
and prays for Ealimony and maintenance rs
well as the means of bringing and prosecut-
ing the suit
The Washington times., 1895-01-20
rc wanrsd TO Revise conersss.

tt " <IIIINNI 10 ItNNIs~ N-tII--I -
Charles Murdoek, forty-two years OF age,
who entered police headquarters last evening
and declared he had divine commission to
''revise Congress. and correct certain flaws
in the Constitution OF the United States. is
held at the Twelfth street police station as an
insane person.
The Washington times., 1895-01-20
stole SiIyervarc

Richard Washington. colored youth, was
arrested by Policeman Barnes, OF the Second
precinct. last evening. the charge against
him being petit larceny. 1t is thought that
he stole several pieces OF silverware from Ida
NJ Stone of No. 10l4 Massachusetts avenue
northwest.
The Washington times., 1895-01-20
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BUT CURED.
Rupture

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The Washington times., 1895-01-20
Iack Rnvne ,-omedv cornnnnv.

Under the auspices of the Washington
Athletic Club, South Capitol street south
west. the Jack Bayne Comedy Company will
present on the evening of Friday. the 25th
instant. farce comedy in two acts, en-
titled ''Muldoon's Picnic" A gratifying
numner of tickets have been disposed OF and
a large gathering is anticipated.
The Washington times., 1895-01-20
Small, BIaze in the Northeast.

local alarm OF fire called No. 8 engine to
a small store at No. 81 D street northeast
shortly after 5 O'Clock last evening, for a
blaze which resulted from some drapery COM
ing into contact with a gas jet. Damage
slight
The Washington times., 1895-01-20
Lanrobe Thief Arrested.

John Champion, alias John Johnson, col
ored. was arrested last evening by Policeman
Y, charged with stealing a laprobe from
the carriage OF W. l.. Harkness. The robe
was recovered.
The Washington times., 1895-01-20
When Senator Coekren presented the con-

ference report of the urgency deficiency
bill yesterday be stated that an agree
ment had been reached On all the
Senate amendments except two, one
of which decreased the number of in
come tax special agents from ten to three
the other being Senator Hlrs amendment in
regard to the questions to be asked Of income
tax payers Mr. Cockrell stated shar ali the
members of the con ference had been OF the
opinion that the adoption Of the Hill amend
ment would serve TO render the law far more
inquisitorial in character than it would be
without it.
Dir. CockrelI moved that the Senate accept
the disagreement, which motioa was agreed
10, and then moved shat the Senate recede
from its disaSreeiDg amendments. The aa-
wauan incident prevented any Hna. action
on the conference report and it viii come up
Monday
The Washington times., 1895-01-20

The Judiciary Committee Of the House has
rec ived no direct reply from Judge Riek5 to.
the invitation extended to him Friday 70 ap-
pear Tuesday in his own defense. His at
torneys here, however. have assured the
committee that he viii come. 1t Is not likely
there WILL be an impeachment resolution re-
ported to the House.
The Washington times., 1895-01-20
MINOR CONGRESSIONAL MATTERS

The Speaker of the House yesterday ap-
pointed Gen. Grosyenor, OF Ohio, member
of the Ways and Means Committee, and Mr..
Cannon a member OF the COMMITTEES on
Rules, to fll the vacancies caused by Mr..
Burrows election 10 the Senate.
Democratic members Of the House Com
mittee on Banking and Currency had a con-
ference yesterday, at which a step forward
was taken in remodeling the Carlisle bill It
was tacitIy agreed TO amend it so that the
so per cent. deposit could be made in any
kind Of lawful money.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-01-10

cashed through the panel of the door, and
rushed forward into the hall. 1t was vacant
/ looked carefully around on all sides
The sides of the hall were panelsd with heavy
oak waipscoting, and seemed to be perfectly
sound. / knocked around ali one side with
the butt of my revolver; the wall seemed firm
and solid as far as the turn in the passage
way. / then came back on the other side
and did the same until / arrived almost to
the door.
In striking on the last panel it sounded
hollow, and drew back and struck with my
knee against the center of the panel. 1t
burst in, or rather the panel itself few back
on hinges, and / saw narrow staircase de-
scending toward the lower part of the house
i went back and got the lamp-it was per-
fectly dark in the stairway-and then started
down.
After descending 10 or 10 steps / came to
another door. 1t was nnfastened, and i
opened it and walked into small room.
This was empty, and seemed to have no out
let. i lowered the lamp to the floor, which
was covered with dust, the passage seemingly
not having been used. There were tracks
on the floor, several of them passing toward
the stairway and back to one corner.
/ went to that corner, and by looking
carefully discovered a small door, which,
by using considerable force, showed open.
1t opened on another stairway. / passed
down that, lamp in one hand, revolver in
the other, and came into large lower room,
directly under the one had occupied 1t
was filled with old barrels and rubbish Of
all kinds. advanced cautiously, following
the footsteps which had preceded me down
the stairs. In one corner was large wine
hogshead some five or six feet high from the
ground, and the footsteps seemed to proceed
in that direction. / advanced toward it,
and when within six or eight feet the still
ness was suddenly broken by the crack of
revolver, and ball whizzed past my ear.
As the shot was fired saw the eyes of the
man who aimed it peering out from behind
the barrel. Raising my revolver quickly
fired. He lodged behind the barrel, and /,
holding the lamp SO could see both sides,
made ready to FIRE again. heard the
screams of the ladies above, and the tramp
of the servants, whom they had called up
after hearing the first shot. called to the
rascal TO come out and surrender. because
be could not escape All al once he bounded
from behind the cask fired another shot at
me, and ran rapidly toward the door.
j shot again with good aim, and brought
him down.
He proved to be a rebel bushwhacker who
had, some years before, occupied the house,
and knew the secret passages, and had also
been in the habit of occupying the room
given me by Mrs. Macarthur. Having
learned from the servants that there was a
Union safeguard in the house, he had taken
this way to end my life, by first soaring me
out of my wits. He was severely wounded,
and / disarmed him, and the next day
turned him ever to the commanding officer
of the post near by.-N. EGBERT, North
Hector n Y