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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-15
THE TRUE ELDORADO.
Gold Hunters Say It Is Located In
South Africa
The Marvellous Development OF Country
Of Great Possibilities - How the
New State of Rhodesia
Was Formed.
Special South African Letter.


When the world was new, and human
effort and endeavor far less developed
and robust than now, the highest civil
ization to which man had attained had
it's seat in northeastern Africa. But it
fell into decadence, and its final and
complete obliteration was fastened by
the advent of Mohammedanism with
its pernicious slave traffic, savage ma
tive powers and devastating wars. And
so, in the lapse of centuries, the last
vestige of that ancient civilization van
ished from the earth, and the place
which knew it became the theater of
the most groveling and stubborn igno-
rance and barbarism within the entire
dominion of the Ozark Continent
But in the dispensation of human
affairs it would seem that wise and
beneficent Providence had fairly COM
pensated for the loss of this early civil
lization in the north by giving birth to
one more modern and vigorous and
permanent in the southern extremity
of the continent, and which is now
making rapid strides northward.
From the establishment of Cape Col
ouy by Great Britain in the early part
of this century, modern civilization in
Africa may be said to date. The terri
tory of the original Cape Colony was
small in area, and many years elapsed
before any perceptib1e progress had
been made. But British pluck and en-
terprise are not easily daunted; and
slowly, step by step, these sturdy pio-
neers penetrated the surrounding will
derness, teemiug with savage beasts,
and yet more savage tribes of men,
and began the task of subduipg both.
The hand of friendship was ever ex-
tended to native rulers which, it is sad
to say, was less frequently accepted
than rejected.
In the latter case the native ruler
was summarily thrashed into subjec-
| ton, given scarlet coat and an annu-
ity of rum and tobacco, which never
failed to insure his friendship for life.
| It was thus, from small and discour-
aging beginning, that large and prom
Using country has been opened to the
world, one which will afford happy
homes for millions yet unborn.
South Africa proper may be defined
as extending from Cape Agulhas and
Algoa bay, in the south, to the Fam
best river, in the north, and from Cape
Frio, in the west, to the delta of the
| Zambesi, in the east. This territory
| embraces an area OIL over 1,OUO,UUO
square miles. While many native tribes
still roam in portions of this vast terri
tory, they all acknowledge allegiance
to some civilized power, and all the
worst types of barbarism have disap-
peared. The British flag is the emblem
of authority over the greater portion of
this country. Germany has a strip
along the west coast, while for many
years Portugal has had nominal con-
troll over considerable territory along
the east coast, including the Zambesi
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-15

delta. Neither Germany nor Portugal
1as shown much aptitude in success
full African colonization. Neither has
made much Roadway in gaining either
the fear or respect of the native tribes
indeed it is asserted that both pay
tribute to certain native chieftains for
the honor and privilege of airing their
colors over designated territories
On the other hand, wherever the
British standard has been planted evil
dences of civilization have at once be-
come manifest. From Table bay,
with his face to the north, the British
pioneer has steadily moved onward.
Griqualand west, wherein are located
the famous Kimberley diamond mines,
became his first conquest. Then,
Betshuanaland, Pandoland, Basuto-
land, and finally Zululand, the domin-
ions of the fierce and justly-dreaded
Ceteyuayo. And bis last exploit con-
siSts in having creSoed a new state from
the two conquered native territories,
Matabele and Mashonaland. This in
FAINT state has been christened Rhode
STA. This oame was given it in recog,
milton of the services of Sir Cecil
Rhodes. who has been the moving
spirit, the life and soul of all the negO-
tiations, native wars, treaties and traf-
hckingS which eliminated in its crea-
ton.
This man Rhodes affords q living
example of what push, perseverance
and fair ability. combined with OPP
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-15
M.kINLErs PosITioN.
a Matter of Dense Uncevtainty Amoss
Republicans

a Matter OF Dense Cncs<tafnty Am0E&
Republicans
Mckinley has a good deal of positive
strength and also a good deal of posi-
tive weakness. The friends of a pro-
hibitive tariff justly look to him as
their champion. They know that he
and his bill cannot be divorced, that
his candidature would mean Mckinley
ism, and that his election would insure
them the support of the executive of
fee for another extremely protective
law. But the number who desire
this Is much smaller than it was in
1888 and 1890 The Mckinley bill was
a disappoint ment in several ways. It
disappointed the politicians by turning
vast numbers of them out of office. It
disappointed the workingmen because
it was followed by general reductions
in wages and no increase. 1t disap-
pointed many of the manufacturers
themselves by failure to give them the
advantages expected and also by slim
ulating production to a point that was
followed by break in prices Finally,
it failed to yield revenue enough to
support the extravagant scale OF
expenditure inangurated by the Fifty
first congress, leaving a deficit of
seventy million dollars in the last fis-
cal year of its operation. For These
and other reasons many republicans
wish to eliminate the tariff. Besides,
however willing others may be to make
| the tariff the dominant issue, the free
silver men are to be reckoned with.
They insist that there shall be free
/ silver platform and free silver cam
| didate, or they will not remain in the
party, but haze candidate of their
own. This Indifference is in its nature
| irreconcilable in any other way than
the conversion of ones party to the
views of the other. Mr.. O'Connelrs
suggestion that a man be nominated
pledged not to veto a silver bill will not
satisfy either faction.
| No one knows where Gov. Mckinley
stands on the currency. If they knew
his present position. they would not
know where he would be next year. He
has been on all sides of the question.
He would not be satisfactory either &c
silverites or sound money men with
out much more explicit statements
than it has been possible to get from
him so far. The chairman of the re-
publican national committee, Mr., Car
ter, who is free silver man, is opposed
to Mckinley. The latter is said to de-
sire an early convention, to be held IN
May, so as to allow five months debate
on the charlottesville Courier-Jour
nal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-15

portunity. may accomplish The writer
knew him not more than ten or twelve
years ago, when he was plain Cecil
Rhodes, miner and speculator, at the
Kimberley diamond fields His level
head and indomitable energy served
him well then. and he soon became
rich, retired from active commercial
life, entered politics and was elected to
the Cape parliament. He at once be-
came leading figure in that body, rose
rapidly in favor and public popularity.
when about four years ago he was
made premier of Cape Colony, which
position he still retains.
He has made many expeditions to the
far north interior, and since being
prime minister he has constantly used
his powerful influence in furtherance
of British interests in South Africa.
Two years ago Queen Victoria be-
slowed upon him a knighthood in
recognition of these services, but the
later perpetuation of his name in
state is the most to be envied of all his
honors.
Rhodesia, as before stated, is COM
prised of the two native territories,
Matabele and Mashonaiand. The for
mer, Matabele, was for many years I'M
der the despotic rule of the renowned
Lobengula, the most powerful as well
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-15
NoTEs AND COMMENTS.

Mr.. Mckinley, as a doctor OF
laws, should not be called in if the
tariff law ever needs another prescriP-
tion.-St. Louis Republic.
There is more than a reasonable
ground for suspicion that the McKiR-
ley boom was overworked by inter
ested parties with sinister Objects
Chicago Chronicle
Under a high protective tariff Wa
manufacture for the United States
under low tariff we manufacture 70.
the world. Which is the better?-
Florida Times-Union-
The price of wool is increasing
but not by the aid of bOunties, protec
tion and artificial nourishment. The
increase is based on the industrial de
mand from new wooden mills in al
parts of the country That Is the
democratic tariff policy, which creates
a better demand and higher price fos
raw materials by taking OFF the duty.
Chicago Chronicle.
The report of general content
ment and prosperity comes from the
west as well as the east, and yet the
New York Tribune persists in having
the tariff laws gone over again by Nc
Kinley tinkers- 1t is apparent from
this fool policy that Whiteiaw Reid
does not intend to take chances with
another landslide by running for the
vice presidency. Secretary Lemont
has been west to see for himself MIR.
Reid sits down and from his prejudices
evolves statements to please tloss
rejudices.-Detroit Free Press
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-15
THE TARIFF AS AN ISSUE.
An Experiment That Would Bring Disaster
on the Country.

An Experiment That Would Bring Disaster
on the Country.
AS the Times has heretofore indi-
Gated, the reopening OF the tariff agita-
ton would be a most dangerous eX-
pertinent at this time, or even next
year. The country has gone through
severe strain. the result of the McKin-
ley law folly. and during the months
which have elapsed since the repeal OF
that measure returning prosperity has
encountered good many difficulties
But the work has been finally accom-
plished.
To reopen the question now or in the
near future would instantly spread
alarm throughout the country, drive
capital back into concealment, de-
throne confidence in the safety of in
vestnents and minimize industrial
operations. To invoke such a condi-
ton upon the people of this country
would be a crime equal to high treason.
It would plunge thousands of indus
trious people into idleness, despair and
ruin.
But, viewing the matter from the
standpoint of practical politics, the
contest 1t would be those who aim to
restore the excessive taxation, the
blighting economic system, that
would be smitten hip and thigh. The
democrats don't invite a contest on such
conditions, but if it comes they will
meet the foes of the people with such
force and vigor that the folly will
never be repeated. Kansas City Times
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-15
THE WOOL DUTIES.
Barbarous Mckinley Taxation VIII Not
Be Resumed.

Be Resumed.
The suggestion of Senator Dubois
that 1.-The restoration of wool to the
dutiable list is the thing in which the
west is most interested" and that
this should be done likewise as a
revenue measure is not received with
enthusiasm by the New York Tribune.
That journal reminds the western SEN
ator that wool duties cannot be re-
stored without a restoration of the
Mckinley taxes on wooden manu-
features, and that this is likely to
prove difficult task.
Not only difficult but impossible for
two years to come, with the senate
constituted as it will be and with
President Cleveland in the white
house. The attempt to increase rev.
enue by raising the taxes on the cloth
ing of the people will not be success
full at present, if ever again.
There are economic as well as pO-
litical reasons for this. The short ex-
perience we have had with free wool
has proved it to be for the advantage
alike of the growers Of wool, the man
ufacturers and the people. We are
getting more clothing. better clothing
and cheaper clothing excellence
and durability as the test. The price
of domestic wool is advancing at the
same time with the wages of wooden
mill operatives
This very practical object lesson
will not be lost on the people. The
political shepherds of Ohio will not be
able to pull the wool over their eyes"
again, especially as they remember
that the price OF wool declined forty
per cent. during the four years of the
Mckinley law.
The Mckinley taxes Of forty-four
per cent. on woods and ninety-eight
per cent. upon wooden goods were
among the most barbarous taxes ever
imposed They will not be reenactsd
IN. 7. World.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-15
No Cause for Jealousy.

She-I would like to draw your at
tention to something, but you are SO
Jealous.
He-Say on. what is it?
Shea gentleman has been logging
US for considerable time.
He-Unfortunately have no ground
for jealousy on this occasion. The
gentleman is "a sherif's oficeri--
Wiener Luft.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-15

is Gov. KcKinley of Ohio Jo-
nah? In his management of the finan-
cial affairs of the state of Ohio the
treasury has q deficit of two million
dollars, and the tax rate is not suffi-
ciert to make it good.-Birm-ngham
Herald.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-08-16
HOBOKEN'S NEW LIBRARY.
The Trustees ignore Protesting
Architects.

AT a meeting of the Hobol1en Library
Board last night a communication was
received from Architects Mowbray and
UfHnger of New York, protesting against
the awarding of the architects work ON
the new Library building, which is to
be erected. to any architect until the
plans presented by the various archi-
tects have been submitted to the two
expert achitects mentioned at he time
the board advertised for competing plans.
There were nine plans submitted un-
der fictitious names. and three were Sc
lected for a final drawing. Before the
final selection was made the names of
those three architects were given to
the board and although many citizens
and outsiders selected Mowbray and
UfHnger's plans the board awarded the
first prize to Architect Bayer of Ho-
boken, without submitting the plans to
the experts as the advertisement stated
they would do against Mowbray and
Uffinger's protest.
The board ordered the letter filed and
paid no other attention to it. 1t is said
that they will award the work to whom
they please, whether right or wrong,
and what can any one do about it?
No business of any importance was
transacted and the meeting adjourned.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-08-16
FIJI ISLAND poINGs.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. Is, 1S95-The
bark Helen w. Alny arrived in port to-
day. thirty-four days from Butaritari.
The vessel. since she left here, has been
among the Marshall and Caroline groups,
and while cruising about the latter is
lands was almost destroyed by a hurri-
cane. The bark was at the opposite end
of the group at the time and escaped the
blow. D. D. O'Keefe. one of the wealth.
lest and best traders in the South seas,
is reported to have lost from S25,0 to
$4,000 by the storm. His store and
dwelling Were completely demolished.
and considerable stock killed. O'Keefe is
the owner of the St. David group of
islands and has also large interests in
Hong Kong.
Before the Almy left Butaritari a ma
tive policeman was executed at Suya,
Fiji. The policeman murdered a Ger
man trader named Kansgezer in Butari-
tari a year ago. The British Comnis-
sioner at Butaritari tried the case and
the native was convicted of murder
The Commissioner did not wish to pro-
nounce the death sentence, SO the pFis-
oner and witnesses were sent to Suya:
There the murderer confessed and tried
to implicate the principal witness for the
State He was hanged and before the
steamer left for Butarftari his wldoY
married one of the men who had teStlneaI
a ocrai n i'm
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-08-16
DIED.

WAKEFIELD into rest on
Wednesday, Aug. IA. 1895, Jerusha,
widow of Isaac Wakefield. aged II
Relatives and friends of the family
are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral services from her late residence,
"a Jewett avenue. Heights. on Friday
Aug. 16. at s p NJ.
Interment at convenience of family.
W0OD-On wednesday, Aug. IA 1895,
Catherine C. Wood. beloved wife OF
Ben niannin l.. Wood. and daughter OF
+ Joseph NJ and Rebecca Churchill.
Funeral services from her late resi-
dence. S55S Orient avenue. Heights, on
Saturday. Aug. II. ats p M. aHsa
MCLFORD-On Wednesday, Aug. IA, 1895.
Frank N, son OF Mars Jane Farley
and the late John Adulford, aged 20
years and months.
Funeral on Saturday, August II, at
p NJ. from the residence of his mother,
mo. 9S York streets tae
i3. 1885 at the residence of her son-ifl-
( law, G. ]. Holbrook No. 81 Belmont
avenue. Wilhelmina. widow of the lata
Edward Henriquez.
Funeral private.
McCARTHY-On Friday, Aug. Is, 1895,
Mary. beloved wife Of John Mccarthy,
aged AZ years.
Relatives and friends are invited to.
attend the funeral from her late resi-
Sunday. Aug. IS. at p. M.
SCHRINER-On Thursday, Aug. is, 1895,
Mary Schriner beloved daughter Of
Mary and the late John Sch~iner, aged
21 years.
Funeral on Sunday. Aug IS, at 1870 P.
NJ. from the residence OF her cousins
Sa2 Warren street, /.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-08-16
AFTER THE CAPTAINS BRILLIANT
Earrfer Goes to a CoIored Bali and
Nearly Loses His Diamond.

The Union Colored Republican Club
held its annual picnic yesterday at the
Greenville Schuetzen Park and many To-
cal Republican lights were on hand to
encourage the "cullud gemmin''. Among
the lights was Captain Farrier of the
First precinct and while he was talkink
to a party of friends. Joseph Lewis,
twenty-one years old, colored, of No. I'll
Brunswick street attempted to unscrew
the large brilliant from his shirt front.
Lewis had taken his station behind one
of the Captains friends and passed his
arm around the neck of the party In
question. In this way, he was enabled
The Captain would probably, have lost
the stone but for the fact that it was
fastened with a safety catch. AS soon
as he felt Lewis working at the stud
he made an attempt to take him by sur
prise but Lewis was too quick for him
and succeeded in getting away. Chance
man Merritty, who was on duty at the
park was notified and he found Lewis
later shooting crap at the rear of the
park. Merritty arrested him and this
morning Justice Douglass held him for
eXanlina tiQn
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-08-16
VIGILANT DRY D0OKBD.
Defender Measured Up the
Mystery.


BAY RIDGE. Aug. IS, 1S95.-The VigfS
liant went into the dock at Erie Basin at
eight O'Clock this morning. Mr. Willard
was aboard her. Everything except what
she carries IN her races was removed
from her and then John Hyslop, the
official measurer, took her load water
line
The Defender arrived at the dock at
Hos "A M. in tow of the tug Wallace
B. Flint. On board her was C. Oliver
Iselin, Horace Leeds, Herreshoff and
crew. She had all her chattels removed
to the Hattie Palmer, and at 11:45 she
was warped into the dock $50 feet astern
of the Vigilant. Her topmast, which
had been housed. was raised first and
to give her proper trim, the balloon jib-
topsail forestaysail were temporarily
bent. Jt Hyslop and assistants aided
by Mr.. Herreschoff. measured her. The
operations were conducted in such a man
ner that no estimate could be made by
onlookers by which a comparison of the
two yachts measurments could be made.
At one o'clock they began pumping
water from the dock ant it win be late
in the afternoon before the hulls qS the
two boats are wholly exposed, until
which time it will not be known what
damage, of any, was sustained by the
Defender in her recent grounding off
Newport.
Mr.. Iselin stated to the United Press
reporter that the measurements would
not be made public until the Valkyrie
had been measured.
1t is expected that the boats will be
gotten out of the dock on Sunday morn.
ing.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-08-16
PLUMB rs A PEACH.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y. Aug. 16, 1854
sensational case was begun at North
Rose yesterday. the parties being Mar
garet J. Plumb against her husband,
Chester j. Plumb. for assault. Both par
ties are prominent. Mrs. Plumb being the
only daughter of Fernand S. Miner, a.
wealthy farmer. The couple We're mar
ried six years ago and soon after the
marriage Mr.. Plumb received a state
scholarship at Cornell. Mr. Miner, the
father-in-faw then advanced 500 and
Mr.. Plumb took a four years course, and
graduated with high honors. But for
the past two years a great deal of do
which has eliminated in the arrest Of
the husband for assault and various al
legged cruelties. it being alleged on one
5x12 room with no windows and kept
her there for forty-eight hours.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-08-16

yachtsman from the other side. is hers
and will be one of the "talent" on the
Vall1yrie III. during the races. De-
signer Watson and Sailmaker Ratsey will
also be on board, and Captain cran-
field will be assisted by Captain Syc-
anlore in sailing the boat. According to
Mr.. Glennie, "Cranfleld will mind the
course and the sails and Sycamore will
handle the tilIer.''
Commodore Smith states that the meas
urements of the Defender, which are to
be taken today or tomorrow, will not
be given out until those Of the Yalkyrie
III. are made public.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-08-16
WHERE IS VALKYRIE9
No More Ncyvs of Dunraven's Yacht
The Great Race.

NEW YORK, Aug 16, 1S95-No word
has been received from Lord Dunraven's
Vallzyrie since she was sighted last Mon
day evening passing Cape Race. The
Fuerst Bismarck arrived this morning
from Hamburg and reported hazy
weather for the last two days, which
probably accounts for her not seeing the
British yacht The New York and La
Gascogne are both due tomorrow and
may bring news of the Whereabouts of
the cup challenger. H. Maitland Kersey,
Lord DunraNeIas representative, does
not expect the boat until Sunday or
Monday Owing to the short time the
Valkyrie would have to change her rig
and prepare for the International races,
the dates will probably be set for the
middle or latter part of September, in
stead of early in the month as has been
talked of. Under the terms of the
deed of gift of the American cup, the
earliest cate possible for the first race is
ten months from the receipt of the clal-
lenge;s Lord Dunraven's challenge was
received by cable on the evening of De-
cenlJer 6:
This led to September Z being talked of
for the race, but in his correspondence
with the Cup Committee, Lord Dunraven
expressly stated that he would need at
least one month after the arrival of the
yalkyrie to fit her for the races, and
the Committee assured him that he
could have the time.
f AS the Valkye will hardly arrive be-
fore Monday, ae 18th, the. first of the
cup races vii lot be set nuch before
September 10. AS ex-Commbdote james
D. smith. OF the Cup Committee puts it,
..No one wants to place the Valkyrie
at a disadvantage. We wish to see her
come to the line in the best possible
condition, and, If a postponement of
few days viii attain that end, am
sure the Cup Committee will go half
way TO meet Lord Dunraven in the mat
ter
A suite of rooms has been engaged
at the Waldorf for Lord Dunraven. Mr..
Arthur Glennie, a close friend of Lord
Dunraven and a well known amateur
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-08-16
BLAZE IN fHE COLEMAN
HOUSE.

AsBURY PARK. Aug. 16, 1S05-The
bottom falling out of a pan of hot fat
in the bake shop of the Coleman House
was the cause of considerable excitement
today. The fire communicated tos the
woodwork, and the smoke was SO thick
that the guests thought the whole house
was afire and ran screaming from the
building, without taking time to get out
their, clothes and valuables. bucket
brigade was organized and the fire ex-
tinguished with pals of water. The dam
age was slight. Hundreds of people who
We're in bathing ran from the water to
the scene of the fire until there was
an army Of bathers about the building.