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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-10-24

The final settlement OF the Carsten-
sen estate was postponed from last
Saturday TO November 2.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-10-24

Nj and Mrs D. D. Page desire to
express their thanks 70 the many kind
friends who aided and comEOrted them
during their recent berezvmeBt-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-10-24

All persons having unsettled ac-
e0uats with the undersigned VIII
please call and settle at once
81 Z. ]. DODGE
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-10-24
Adrertised Lefterx

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far In the postesee At Crest Bend for the week
ending October "a fSa5-
Ewing Mrs Hannah
Persons calling for aay Of TIE above letters viii
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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-10-24

E s. Book, aged 81. and Miss Lou
ise NJ KOelseh, aged 20. have been
licensed to we'd Both reside ar Elm
nod
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-10-24

a defective f1Ge caused the home OF
Chris Hoffman in WhestIaEd township
. burn to the ground on Monday
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-10-24

The city clerk keeps the registration
books open until p. N, at the Postal
Telegraph Office
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-10-24

Hon San Hale of La Crosse was Il
the city few hours On Monday
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-10-24

| Dr.. Dawson is still quite III. but i
| slowly improving.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-10-24

J. W. Rose of Hutchinson Was in the
city on legal business Tuesday
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-10-24

Judge Nimocks was counting in Lar
ned Tuesday
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-10-24
Our Climbing SpeciaItles.

Until November I We offer the DEM
oCRAT and the following first class
publications as follows for one year:
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-10-24

g. H Watson Of Larnsd was trans
acting business here Tuesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-10-24

e "Closing Out at Cost sale can only be ex-
to the New York Store by its big outlet, large
spot cash; of an inability to compete with
plan, with which we have always found sue
"a special day every hour''a bargainh our"
out. but only to make more room for new
gains endless. A few of our prices cannot
the power and determination of this store to
ng bargains opened every day.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-10-24

chicago Lady Qusrteste November 5
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-10-24

Mrs Ben J. Meyer is visiting in Lar
ned.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-10-24
THE BoLINaBR-DoELEY NUPFIALs.

Il n ANY times have we been
MM called upon in the line of
UWN duty to chronicle the
III uniting of loving hearts
- vi IN boIv r,.trfmo0v but
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-10-24

New York TnLweekIy world.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
BIER GETS NO NEW TRIAL.
His Application Overruled by Judge Noise
 in Voluminous Opinion.

His Application Overruled by Judge Noise
 in Voluminous Opinion.
 New Orleans, July 12.-The application for a new trial filed some time ago by the attorney for Mr Henry Bier, the we'll known broker, who was convicted Of perjury in connection with the street railway franchises, was overrued this morning in the criminal court by Judge Noise. The opinion covered forty pages of closely written legal cap. It concludes as follows:
 "A careful consideration of all the pro- ceedings constrains me to the belief that the defendant has had fair and impar- tial trial He has been defended by able, learned and zealous counsel to whom am indebted for the fullest possible pre- sentation of his case. The case against him has been made out beyond reason able doubt and find no error to his prej- udice in the proceedings. The motion for a new trial is overruled."
 Counsel for the defense announced that they would file a bill of exceptions and make an appeal. The court stated that Bier would not be immediately sentenced and this action would be deferred for a few days.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
ONE GRAND, SWEET SONG
President Cleveland Says His Married Life Has Been-A Tender, Touching Let
 ter Published the First Time.

Atlanta, July 12.-A letter from Pres- dent Cleveland, in which he speaks of his married life as "one grand and sweet song" has been brought to light by the news of the recent tender cherub at Grey Gables. In December, 1890, Col. John Temple Graves, the southern orator, was sending out invitations to his approach ing wedding to Miss Annie Cothran of Rome, Ga. He sent one to his personal friends, the ex-president and Mrs Cleve- land, who were then residing~on Madison avenue, New York. Acknowledging the receipt of the invitation, MT. Cleveland wrote as follows:
 My Dear MT. Graves: We received the card of invita- ton to your wedding a day or two ago. and 1 am glad that your let ter received only a few hours ago. just- fies me, on behalf of my dear wife and myself to do more than formally notice the occasion.
 And first of all, let me assure you how much we appreciate the kind and touch ing sentiment you convey to us in our married state As I look back upon the years that have passed since God in his infinite goodness bestowed upon me the best of all his gifts-a loving and affec- tionate wife-all else, honor, the oppor- tunity of usefulness and the esteem of my fellow countrymen are subordinated
 
 thankfulness.
 You are not wrong. therefore, when you cliam, in the atmosphere of fast com ing bliss which now surrounds you, kin ship with one who can testify with unre- served tenderness to the sanctification which comes to man when heaven direct ed love leads the way to marriage.
 Since this tender theme has made us kinsmen, let me wish for you and the dear one who is to make your life doubly dear to you, all the joy and happiness vouchsafed to man.
 You will, know feel that our kind wishes can reach no greater sincerity and force than when my wife joins me in the fervent desire that you and your bride may enter upon and enjoy the same fe- licity which has made our married life one grand, sweet song Very truly your friend,
 GROVER CLEVELAND"
 Colonel Graves has kept the letter. in a white and gold frame hanging in his parlor at Manchester. Two years ago he wrote to President Cleveland for per- mission to publish the letter for its in- fiuence upon the domestic life of the American people. MT. Cleveland, reply ing, said that although he had forgotten the verbiage of the letter he left the pub cation to the "delicacy and discretion'' of his friends. zA lcation to the "delicacy and discretion of his friends.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
A CANDIDATE FOR HEMP.
Meridian Excited at the Outrageous Conduct of Burly Negro-A Posse Scour-
 ing the Country.

Meridian, Miss, July 12--(Special)- Meridian was again thrown into fever of excitement this afternoon by the re- port of an assault by negro upon a white lady near the scene of the Farmel' outrage of last week.
 A posse of twenty-five well-armed men was quickly organized and hurried to the scene, but the scoundrel had made good his escape before their arrival It seems that a burly negro appeared at the residence of Mrs. Pistale, wife of Deputy Chancery Clerk Pistale, she be- ing al home alone, and demanded admit tance. Upon being refused he cursed and made the most hostile demonstrations, but was finally frightened away by the screams of the lady without accomplish ing his purpose. But for the timely ap- pearance of near neighbors there would doubtless have been repetition of the Farmer tragedy.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
The Jennys Tragedy.

Asheville, N. C., July 12.-Louis Jen- nys, who killed his wife, whom he found in company with W. M. Wilkinson. a young man of Asheville, is chairman of the board of commissioners of Cherokee county and prominent citizen He has lived there but few years, but is highly respected by the people of the county. He is 32 or 33 years old. Mrs. Minnie Jennys was about 30 years old. pretty. attractive. accomplished and the daugh- ter of wealthy New York manufactur- CT. MT. and Mrs. Jennys lived eight or ten miles from Murphy, near Notla, and had one child. Wilkinson was arrested but at a preliminary hearing today at Murphy was q ischarged. He admits that he knew Jennys was away from home when he called. Wilkinson is of a good family here and is young and unmar- rio
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
THE OPEN SWITCH.
Engineer Dead and Fireman Crippled The ProbabiIiiyis That Negro Tramps Are
 Responsible for the Accident.

New Orleans July 12.-Last night train No 2. fast mail, on the Illinois Central railroad, was wrecked three miles north of Ponchatoula. La, which place IS forty-eight miles from this city.
 switch had been opened and into this ran the train while running at high rate of speed. The engine struck a train of empty coal cars, which were stand engine under the :. debris, over turning the engine and baggage car. The remainder of the train kept to the rails. Nine of the passengers were hurt. The engineer, Jack Purdy, one Of the oldest and best engineers of the road, was instantly killed, and the fireman, George Hammond, had both arms broken and was seriously bruised about the body. Three negroes were arrested here today, charged with breaking the lock and opening the switch. Southbound passenger train No. 25 met No at Pom chatoula on time.
 The conductor of train 25 on the way down found three negroes on his train trying to steal ride. They were put off at Hammond. which is about ten miles north of Ponchatoula The con ductor, in going over his train after leav- ing Hammond. again discovered the three negroes, and stopping the train put them off second time. This was directly at the point where train No. } was wrecked less than half hour later Naturally the railroad men on train No 25 concluded on hearing of the accident to Mo- 2 that the three negroes were re- sponsible for the mischief. The negroes, later in the night, boarded freight train and as the railroad people were on the lookout they were locked in the car and brought here. The evidence against them is very strong
 Dr. Mott fed a lot of dogs on alum baking powder biscuits. The alum was afterwards found in their blood. Alum in food is a poison. Alum or ammonia is found in every baking powder except the Royal
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
Allen and Sims to Debate.

Jackson, Miss, July 12.-Hon. John AL len has notified the bimetallic league of Jackson that he will be on hand next Tuesday night to meet Hon. ". H. Sims. MT. Clevelands first assistant secretary of the interior, in joint debate. The ap- pointment is Colonel Sims, but Allen, who is candidate for United States sen- ator to succeed J. z. George proposes to measure lances with him on the financial question. The joint debate will no doubt draw out the biggest audience that has been seen in Jackson during this red hot campaign both speakers being very pop ular personally, and Jackson being prac- ticallY divided as between silver and gold
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
THE FIRE RECORD.
At Augusta, Ga.

Augusta, Ga., July 12.--At 7:30 o'clock this morning fire broke out in the three story brick building on Eighth street oc- cupied by the Augusta Steam laundry. When discovered the fire had secured a strong headway, and by the time the de- partment arrived the second and third floors were mass of flames. Owing to the location of the building the fire was hard to get at and shortly after the arr rival of the first engines second alarm was sent out. For two hours and haif the department fought the fire and suc- ceeded in confinng it to the laundry building The total loss is about $25000, fully covered by insurance
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
Forest Fires in Michigan.

Detroit, Mich, July 12.-The upper part of the lower peninsula of Michigan was dotted laat night with savage forest fires Already the lumber towns of Wal lin, up in Benzie county, and Cleary. an- other little town, have been 1eveied to the ground. Several people were badly burned. No one knows how far the dam- age extends. The thumb" has been in- vaded and the town of Kindee girdled with fire. Ashes and black leaves are sitting down on the people in the resorts to the north. Wallin, as far as can be learned, is totally destroyed. The Sul- livan Lumber company mills t1ere and 1000 900 feet of lumber were burned, to- gether with thirty houses that made up the little settlement. The people lost all they had.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
A BRIGHT STARS FALL.
Bessie Johnson of Aristocratic Lineage
 Filings Herself at Death.

Cincinnati, July 12.-"I ask not for jus tice; beg for mercy" pleaded Bes- sic Johnson in police court yesterday. She had been arrested some time ago for drunkenness. Judge Gregg had warned her that on her next appearance he would place the habitual criminal act against her. She was found Wednesday night in a beastly state of intoxication. In the police court the records of her va+ rious arrests and sentences were read.
 You asked me to do that the last time," replied his honor, "and I did. Three years and costs"
 Turning quickly she cried, "I'll not serve it; I'll kill myself"
 Reaching the top of the stone steps leading down to the station she threw herself head first downward. The wo- man comes of an aristocratic Georgia family, studied music under the best masters in Europe, and at one time was a bright star in the musical world. She is at the hospital but will recover.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
Took Off the Limit.

Before adjourning today until the 1Sth Judge Bruce Of the federal court made an order in the matter of the Dale Lum- Der company at Newton. This company has been in the hands of receiver Leon Veil for over year. A decree of sale was rendered nearly year ago, the or der including a provision placing the minimum of the bid at $2000 Several eff forts were made to sell the plant, but no bidders could be found. Today Judge Bruce made an order striking out the provision calling for $200O minimum bid The plant will now be offered again. It has been lying idle so long and has de- preciated in value to such an extent that there is doubt if it will sell for enough to pay the costs, which have accumulated to a goodly amount since the litigation was commenced. The plant was valu- able piece of property some years ago. It was formerly known as the Blood worth Lumber company.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
THE FUR WILL FLY.
The Panama Railroad Will Cut Lowest Rates
 Between New Orleans and Frisco.

New York, July 12.-It is learned that if it is true, as hasPbeen reported, that the merchants of New Orleans have de- cided not to repeat the trial trip of the steamship Oteri, in connection with the Panama Railroad company, between New Orleans and Colon, it is the inten- tion of the Panama railroad, for the pur- pose of securing business, to cover that route by chartered steamer of ample tonnage capacity and passenger accom- modations at and after a date not later than August 15. Arrangements to that end have been completed, and the sun- set rates between New Orleans and San Francisco will be cut by the Panama railroad lines in the same proportion as those rates between San Francisco and cent
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
WITH PISTOL AND RAZOR
A Colored Preacher Ends His Life-He H.
 Been Defrauded.

A Colored Preacher Ends His Life-He Had
 Been Defrauded.
 Peoria, H., July 12.-The Rev. Samuel w. Anderson, pastor of the Mount Zion Baptist church, and one of the leaders of the colored people of this section of the state, startled the community by com hitting suicide in a decidedly sensational manner yesterday. He prepared for the event with the greatest deliberation, and after firing bullet through his head had strength enough left to cut his throat with a razor. He left a note in which he said
 Those men I have befriended brought me to this. To my good wife, sweet little children and mother, goodbye. None of you know my trouble.
 IS. W. ANDERSON" His wife states that for the last three days he had been breeding over the loss of property in Nashville, Tenn, which she says was wrested from him by per- sons Of his own rae.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
PETTUS DECLARES HIMSELF. He Will Be a Candidate for
 Governor. HE IS IN THE RACE TO STAY Declines to Say Whether He Will Run on a
 Free Silver Platform. WOULD SUPPORT JOHNSTON FOR SENATE But Thinks That Gentleman Has Had Two Punches at the Gubernatorial Plum and Should Give Somebody Else Punch.
WOULD SUPPORT JOHNSTON FOR SENATE

Montgomery. July 12.-(Special)-Ho Francis L. Pettus of Selma, president of the state senate, was in the city for two or three days during the early part of the week and held several long consultations while here with prominent democrats. political leaders of the silver free coinage persuasion.
 His actions created considerable inter est and comment. but it was not until to- day that the full significance thereof developed.
 Today the Age Herald man was in- formed by a gentleman who was in the conference, and who was and is yet one of Captain Johnstons most ardent sup porters for gubernatorial honors. that Mir Pettus announced that he (Pettus) was candidate for the democratic nom- nation for governor to succeed Governor Oates.
 He stated openly to several gentlemen here that he was in the race and was in to stay. Whether or not he would make 1t on the silver free coinage platform he declined to state.
 He was asked by a Johnston man here if he would make the race against Cap tain Johnston. He replied that Johnston had already punched twice for the plum and that he thought it about time some other man was given punch
 He would support Johnston for the senate if he made the race.
 Politicians here say that this declara- tion of Mr PettuS is untimely and made without the sanction of the leaders.
 He has two chances of becoming gov crnor without making the race, for if either Johnston or Oates is elected and subsequently resigns to accept the sena- torship, Pettus, as president of the sen ate will succeed to the governorshp.
 MT. Pettus certainly did make the above announcement on the streets of this city, and it is common talk here. If he sticks to the declaration 1t will cause consterna- tion in the free silver camps.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
Ludlow-Conwav.

Lexington. Va, July 12.-Miss Drewey Conway of Mobile, A1a and Maj. J. R. Ludlow of Norfolk, Va., were married at the Irvine house here this afternoon by the Rev. Dr. McBryde of Grace Memo rial church. They drove over from the Rockbridge Alum springs, where they are spending the summer. The groom is a retired capitalist and was for a number of years mayor of Norfolk. He is brother of Baroness Zollieoffer of Ger many. The bride Is a well-known lady of Mobile. The groom is 65 years of aga and the bride 30.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
AN ILLEGAL GRAND JURY The Rather Startling Discovery
 of Solicitor Lomax AZ TERAWEEK OF HARD WORK The Wrong Hart" Answered inc spbpena
 and Was Sworn h JUDGE BRUCE TAXES OFF HE LIMIT Troy's Case Will Be Appealed-The Brew cry Litigation-Arrest for Passing
 Spurious n-Didn't-Know-
 It-Was-Loaded Story.
JUDGE BRUCE TAXES OFF HE LIMIT
Age-Herald Bureau,
 Exchange Hotel,

Montgomery, July 12. The grand jury of this county. which has been at work for the past week. was discovered this morning to be illegal. There were two names of Hart. A. T. and J. T. Hart. The former had been regu- larly drawn on the jury, but the sub poena was served on the latter Hart, who met and organized with the jury. By ac- cident the irregularity in the names was discovered.
 Solicitor Lomax has telegraphed to Judge Arlington at Mountain Creek to come down. The solicitor will move to quash the venire and the jury will be released on account of it's illegality. All the findings the body has made will be of no effect.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
FRACTURED HIS SKULL.
A Negro Boy Strikes His Companion Terri
 ble Bow-"Poker BiIl' Captured

Florence, July 12.-(Special)-A IA year-old colored boy, Buster Morgan, fractured the skull of his companion, John Ingram, while quarreling today. Ingram had his skull trepanned. The chances are against Ingram's recovery. Morgan claims that the blow was given in fun.
 Poker Bill, the negro gambler, who stabbed George Farris, another negro gambler, to death several days since, was captured at Russellville today and brought here and jailed tonight. A small reward was offered for his capture. The murder was cold blooded and the feel ng ran high among the colored people. A posse has been securing the country day and night for the murderer.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
Charged With counterfeiting.

This morning warrants were sworn out by United States deputies against Jim Johnson and George Smith, charging them with passing counterfeit money. The parties are now in Dothan, Henry county, in custody of the state authori- ties. It appears that the two men went to Dothan yesterday and passed $2 in half dollar counterfeit coins of splendid imitation. They were arrested shortly after and put in jail. They say they had met man on the road to Dothan yester- day morning and he gave them change for a $5 bill. On the persons of the two men were found $3 more of the "queer," which seems to indicate that their story of the change transaction was plausible But the circumstance that they spent a good 25 cent coin at saloon a short while previous caused suspicion of fraud. They will be brought here and given a preliminary trial.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
SON SHOOTS MOTHER.
As an Excuse for the Awful Deed He Saic
 She Drank.

She Drank.
 Cleveland, O., July 12.-A special from Canton to the Press says: Mrs. Abe Bai- ley was fatally shot by her son, Edward, at 12 o'clock last night. The bullet en- tered her head at the temple and passed downward. putting out her eye and lodg- ing in the face After doing the shooting Bailey, who is but F years of age went to police headquarters and gave himself up Asked why he had done the shooting he said his mother had been drinking and he could not stand it any longer. "If I hadn't finished her the old man would" was the sons excuse. The family came from Homestead, Pa, four years ago and are well known in town.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
Beat Meetings to Decide.

Columbus, Miss. July 12.-(SpeciaD.-- The county executive committee met in this city this morning and decided to let each beat in the county decide the man ner of expressing choice for state officers. The beats will meet in convention in this place August l, when delegates will be selected for the state convention. The convention will instruct delegates to the state convention.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13

Did it ever occur to the housekeeper to ask her grocer why he wished her to buy some other baking powder in place of the "Royal?" The other powders cost) the grocers less because they are mad : from cheaper and inferior materiaH s Though sold at the same retail pr.90 Q Royal is of far greater value than
 other baking powder. It is absolutJaI pure and of the highest leaverS ctref1pfh g LSs
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
Mint Settlements Satisfactory.

Washington July 12.-Mint Director Preston has received reports from all United States mints-Philadelphi San Francisco and New Orleans-and the as- say office at New York, showing that an- nual settlements have been completed and that accounts and money in hand balance. "The settlements made are most satisfactory said Mir. Preston this morning