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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-16
A DIABOliCAL DEED.
william Debates, Of Kewanee, Fatally
Wounds His Children

William Debates, a dissoluted Bel
gian. living north of Kewanec. made
a diabolical attempt on the lives of
his children Sunday morning. Some
OF the neighbors, when passing,
heard screams coming from the
house. They rushed in and found
all the children lying on the floor,
apparently dying from terrible mu-
citations all over their bodies, while
bloody Ratchet told what had been
the instrument used to inflict the
wounds. The little girl. - years
old, was axle to tell confused story
OF how her mother had rushed in
from the other room and grabbing
them in turn had administered the
blows with 4 Ratchet, swearing and
cursing all the while. The mother
was found in a room upstairs. and
although she showed no signs of hav-
ing committed the crime and pro-
tested her innocence, she was ut
once taken into custody and ad-
judged insane.
Put Oh His Wife's Clothes.
Yesterday the testimony of another
child who has recovered somewhat,
together with much circumstantial
evidence, proves that the wife is en-
tirelv innocent, and that DE Bates
himself is the guilty one. He put on
his wife's red dress and also put on
her headgear and disguised himself
with hair resembling his wife's, so
that the children were deceived, and
at first swore it was. their mother,
but now they see their mistake when
certain particulars have been pointed
out to them.
De Bates has fled and cannot be
found, and the girl whose testimony
against him was most damaging
mysteriously disappeared and no
trace Of her whereabouts has come
to light. 1t is thought that some of
De Bates friends have kidnapped her
and are keeping her in hiding. One
of the children cannot live. having
terrible fracture in the skull.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-16
A Work OF Art.

There will be on exhibition this
evening and for several days and
evenings hereafter at the First NJ. L.
church. q magnificent work of art by
Prof. Cavalier Napoleonc Main, d.
rector of the academy. Verona. Italy.
This great realistic painting exhib-
tied at the Worlds fair, and entitled
The Consequence of Vice." is the
masterpiece of the greatest artist of
the age. 1t represents bar room
scene. and forcibly presents its own
great lesson. This picture has been
brought here and is being exhibited
under the auspices of the pastors of
the First NJ. f., the Broadway and
United Presbyterian churches, who
bespeak for it liberal patronage on
the part of their friends and the citi-
zens generally. This they do all the
more readily since the painting is
educational both as study of art
and as presenting a fOrcible iilustra-
tion of the awful consequence of the
vice of intemperance.
The musical entertainment at the
First NJ. f. church this evening. to
which, the public is invited. is free.
At its close this great picture will he
open for inspection in the lecture
room. Admission 25 cents; children
Is cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-16

The universal verdict is that "Ali
Baba'' is now produced in a more
attractive form than ever before at
the Chicago opera house. Undimmed
in all its glories of scenic investiture
and its richness Of costumings. the
great Extravaganza goes merrily on
toward its one-thousandth perform
ance. with every prospect of reach
ing that mark before its course is
run. 1t would be hard to organize a
company of greater capacity than
that which includes Ezra Kendall,
John Burke, Arthur Dunn, Ada
Dcaves, frankie Raymond, Maud
Ul'mc, Allene Crater. Nelly Lynch,
and a score Of others arc connected
with the big organization. They
! furnish an infinite variety of pleas.
ing entertainment, burlesque. COM
edy. farce, light opera, ballet-in-
deed all that could be asked for a
summer show is there. This
week great novelty in bicyc-
| ling is introduced. 1t is a com
bination of electricity and Wheel
ing never before attempted. Six
Young ladies give an exhibition of
fancy riding. each CARRYING 40 incan-
descent lamps lighted by means of
an ingenius connection with the
main service wire. The effect is be-
wildering and beautiful. and a vast
amount of interest has been excited
among local cyclists. A very pretty
exhibition of fancy riding is also
given by two baby riders, the Valen-
tine sisters, aged and 5. William
Broderick. the eminent singer; Sig
nor Biznoiiiori, said to be the most
skillful male dancers living. and
Eunice Vance. celebrated vaudc-
vile singer. have been engaged by
Manager Henderson. and will shortly
annear.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-16

ordinances as in your. wisdom seem
necessary for the government of all
citizens of this city and the regula-
ton of the conduct and business of
each resident and others within the
limits Of our city. Justice and fair
ness, therefore. demand that all
ordinances be enforced and that no
discrimination in favor Of any citizen
or class OF citizens be tolerated. and
your sense of honor. loyalty and
self respect is earnestly appealed to.
Since the meeting above referred
to was held number of the saloon
keepers of this city have plead guilty
to the charge of keeping their places
of business open Sunday, SO that
no further evidence would seem nee
essary that the ordinance affecting
their business has been violated, and
your prompt action on these resolu-
tions is respectfully asked"
Council Chat.
Aid. Schroeder couldn't under
stand whv Street Commissioner HoI-
land didn't attend the council meet
ing as well as other city officers. 1t
was gentle roast for the street SUI
perintendent. who will be ordered by
the mayor to play on the bench
every time ihe dads have n munich
pa! game.
A long-headed and wise suggestion
was that of City Attorney Haas to
have the ordinance providing Tor a
division of the Twelfth street i'm.
provement assessment into INSTALL
ments presented last night. laid on
the table. This ordinance was
drafted to satisfy certain property
holders whose attorney disagreed
with the city attorney, that the ordi-
nance could be just rs well passed
after the proceedings were con-
firmed as before, and would answer
the same purpose. Mr.. Haas again
advised the council to act cautiously
in the premises, still contending
that the ordinance could be passed
any time before commencing the as
sessment collection. He thought
the safe side was the right side, and
that any deviation from the ex-
pressed letter of the law would
only open an avenue to the OBJ
structiODists who overthrow the for
mer proceedings on a trivial tech
nicalty. The city attorney pre-
ferred tabling the matter, and the
council unanimously acqucisced in
his views.
The accepting of the plat of the
Highland Park addition opens up
another desirable site for residence
building. The property. containing
about ten acres. is situated at the
head of Twentieth street, and is
beautifully surrounded.
The $656.29 deficiency in the Sew
cnth avenue pavement Improvement
will necessitute supplemental levy
in case the property-holders refuse
to submit to deferring their rcspec-
tive amounts. which they will prOba-
bly, be asked to do. The street and
alley committees have the matter in
hand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-16
AT THE WATCH TOWER.
al This Week,

Afternoon and evening and every
evening and afternoon all next week,
Harmon's World Famous ROYAL Hun.
garian Gypsy Band. from Buda
Pes.h. Hungary. Ten eminent ar.
lists. producing soul-stirring. match.
less music. Midsummer musical
festival. The finest organization OF
its kind in the world. Also, same
dates. ..Till's Marione.tes, me-
chanical. ventriloqual novelties,
shadowgraphcrs. manipulators of au-
tomato; a most pleasing and enter
tanning performance for children.
Don't fail to attend this week. Re-
served seats free for the children.
Daily excursion cars afternoon and
evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-16
When Travelling,

Whether on pleasure bent, or bust.
ness. take on every trip bottle oil
Syrup Of Figs, as it acts most pleas.
antly and eGectually on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, preventing fcvers,
headaches and other forms of sick
ness. For sale in SO cent and 81 bot
ties by all leading druggists. Man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
company only.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-16

The crowd who have had the pleasure of visiting
Crockery Department for the past week went away
greatly pleased at great midsummer SALE We have
disposed of many dinner and toilet buc still have
many bargains to Offer We having purchased from the
Au-Bon Marche the big department store of Chicago
that could stand the pressure of the hard times their
entire line of silverplaed of best known nanufac
less than IS the dollar, and place
these goods sale Monday at the following unheard
of prices:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-16

A lot OF children's suits, worth
from $3.50 to $3.50. now &1.95-M.
& K.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-16

SILKS. SILKS
AS he S in
mid sale of silks Monday, July 49,
entire if the hold
this every
shrcwd buyer
CHINA SILKS.
2inh beautiful designs price.
SEC per yard.
Plain black China silks Cheney Bros 24nch 75c yard
price SIZE per yard.
silks which yard go
sale 27!c.
Cheney China patterns,
been 49, 81 and 75c; sale price 59t
BLACK ARMURE SILKS
quality have sale price
2inc black brocaded silks small 81
sale price 72ic
in Taretta silk worth up 81 price
BLACK SILK LACE.
For dresses, n wide, $780, price
ack 4Snch wide and
sale price fl.i9.
26inch silk umbrellas bargain 81; sale price 81 25
Challe for this sale per yard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-16
ALL REGRETiT.
The Condition of the Davenport & Rock
Island Railway Company

The Condition of the Davenport & Rock
Island Railway Company.
The news of the financial status of
the Davenport & Rock Island Rail-
way company published in last even
ing's ARGUS was received with ex-
pressions of regret on every side last
evening. notwithstanding that it was
not surprise to those who had any
knowledge of the struggles the COM
pany has undergone in the past few
years. That tho councils of the
three cities have shown every posi-.
bic leniency to the company has
only been effective in staving
off the crisis which the officers
have so bravery battlcd against.
The company has no complaints
to make. 1t looks at the sit
uation philosophically, and believes
that it is simply confronted by n con-
dition that must be disposed of.
The paving expense has been enor-
nous, and one expense has followed
another until those who have been
carrying the property for the benefit
of other stockholders have come to
the conclusion that it is time for all
to share in the burdens, or for those
who have been carrying the load
to be in a position to protect them
selves. The result is that the former
stockholders, some eighty in num-
Der. are given chance to get in out
of the rain by taking stock in re-
organization. Otherwise there is
but one alternative-a receiver. 1t
is earnestly to be hoped the latter
predicament, in the best interests of
all, will be avoided. That is the
aim of the officers and the hope of all
friends of the road, and the commu-
nifty generally.
Property In Good SHAPE.
The company's property is in good
shape. 1t has been kept up through
out all the fluctuations that have
come upon it, and this among other
things evinces the excellent policy
of the management. Nothing has
been allowed to run down. The pub
lie has been given good service, and
will continue to he. The system has
been operated economically, and
with reorganization. the company's
Indebtedness could be readily liqui-
dated, and with the same expert
enced officers in command, the prop
erty could; be made to pay nicely
now, while the future for it in the
most conservative light cannot be
regarded otherwise than promising.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-16

An Exceedingly Unpopular Move In FUR
theiance of the Mayors Idea - Saloons
Hcnceforth to he Closed on Sundays
Other Matters Before the Municipal As
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14
Resolutions.

WHEREAS. The great Ruler of the
Universe has IN his infinite wisdom,
removed from our midst, on February
4th, 1895, our worthy comrade, Benja-
min F. Roberts, and
WHEREAS. The intimate relations held
during his membership with US as an
honoted member of Pap Thomas Post,
No. 81, @. A. R, makes it fitting that
we record our appreciation of him and
his patriotic service rendered to his
country during the years of 1861 to
1865, where the ties of comradeship
were welded by the fires of battle,
therefore
RESOLVED, That the sudden removal
of such comrade from our post leaves
vacancy and shadow that will be
deeply realized by all members and
friends. and viii prove gr1evcus loss
to all.
RESOLVED. That with deep sympathy
with the afflicted relatives and friends
of the deceased, We express an earnest
hope that even as great bereavement
may be overruled for their highest
COED. Ira BRouoHER.
Cmmittee, A. B. MILLER,
ED. TYLER.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14
NOTICE REPUBLICATION.
First published January 31st, IS9


In the District Court of Barton County, Kansas
State OF Kansas to the
Kentucky, Kansas and
Texas Land and Cattle
Company, Greeting
You, will take notice that you have been sued
in the District Court OF Barton County. in the
State of Kansas, in action ia which David d
Dickinson is plaintiff, and Herman Hesse ct al. are
defendants, and that you must answer the petition
filed by the plaintiff in said cause before
the 18th day of March, 1895, said petition will
be taken true, and Judgement rendered ac-
cordingly in said seton against you for the fore
closure of certain mortgage executed by the said
Herman and Francis j Hesse, upon the following
described real estate in Barton County, Kansas to
wit: The southwest quarter of section four az in
township eighteen t1S) OF range twelve Och and for
the sale of said premises pay the debt secured by
said mortgage, amounting TO the of $500. 90
with u per cent interest from the LIST day of
January. 1895, and $40 with - per
cent interest from January %. 1895 and
for costs of and forever barring and foreclosing
you and each of you, from and OF all right, title,
interest, estate, property, equity of redemption
in and TO said premises, any part thereof
J. G. SLONECKER & VIM. OsMOND,
Attornys for Plaintiff
Attest: r. A CHARLES,
Clerk. 45-7
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14
Personal.

w. E. Grow has new son. Born
last Friday.
j. w. A. Cooke was down from
Clafiin Friday.
F. B. Schuster has been appoint
ed city assessor.
Mrs. Viola McGreevy has resumed
her school duties.
Hon. E. G. Cole was home from
Topeka over Sunday.
William Wilkinson is the new
postmaster at Albert.
1t is now papa Sam Cone. The
boy Is over q week old.
Mrs. Frost has been quite poorly,
with neuralgia, of late.
Mrs. Oscar Weiner has returned
to her home in Chicago.
Frank Baker is home from Enid
where he took load of goods for s..
Tullis.
&C. II. Luce, one of the county
examiners, was down from GaIatia,
Monday.
led Smith leaves soon for South
Bend. Indiana, where he has work
engaged.
M. s. Clark, of Ellinwood was in
town Friday on business with the Sons
of Veterans
Misses Lillian and Ola Brinkman
entertained friends Friday afternoon,
in honor of Miss Estel1a Condon
Daniel N. Roberts left for his
home in Ottowa. Illinois Thursday
evening. He was with his
brother, Frank Roberts, during his
last illness and attended the funeral
here.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14

Some people always look fresh and
young, while others look prematurely
old, The difference between the two
is loss of vitality in the blood. People
using Beggs' Blood Purifier and Blood
Maker always look fresh and healthy.
Sold and warranted by NJ. Z. Hooper
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14

The good little Sunday school boys
who spend the time from about 10 a.
m. to II on Sunday, playing hop
scotch in the P. o. lobby are liable to
run up against the city marshal if they
are not less obstreperous.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14
BEGGs' GERlIAN SAVE.

The Household remedy. Every fam
lily should keep it for Cuts. Burns,
Bruises, and inflammation of all kinds.
Hooper keeps q full supply.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14

Representative from the house and
senate. accompanied bv the state archi-
tect, were here Monday investigating
the claims and advantages of Great
Bend as to the location of State
Normal school They did not give
any intimations of what they thought
our prospects would be, but gentle
men who talked the matter over with
the visiting statesmen seem to think
Great Bend is O. K.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14

Mrs. A B, Stryker, of Great Bend,
will keep on making racket" until
that town will become as notorious for
"wind" as Wichita. If Great Bend
wants that state normal college she
must recall Mrs. Stryker before the
bill comes up in the legislature.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14

The pressure for tickets to Robert
McIntyre's lecture, February 26th, is
so great that the Creole Club have
changed the place to the NJ. E..
church, ticket holders will make q
note of this on their tickets.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14

AS the time for spring city election
approaches, the jointists may look for
a spasmodic wave of supposed morality
to sweep over this city.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14

Have the fire hydrsnts been tested
lately to see if they are in good shape?
The town has not had fire for a long
time, and extra precaut:on should be
taken that we have ample fire protec-
ton.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14

A one cent stamp and five cent
comicG) valentine can cause more
hard feelings than whole vocabulary
of verbal abuse. The latter can be
resented, the former cannot.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14

Good wheat will bring so cents per
bushel if brought to the DEMOCRAT
office on subscri ption.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Medal and Diploma

I've 8 secret to implore, Cook Marie.
Grant it and I'n ask more, Cook Marie;
Feed me if you will, gristIe,
Biscuits like 1eaden missile,
but for Heavens sake don't whistle, "Sweet Marie
Observer
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14

Ladies-Dr Sawyer's PastilIes are effectual for
female weakness, pain top of the head and lower
part of the back. Il strengthens and cures. Sold
by Simpson Il Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14

The young folks will trip the light
fantastic at the K. of p. hall this
evening.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14

ATTENTioN-The ladies of Pap
Thomas Circle, No. IS, G. A. r. will
give regular army supper at G. A.
r. hall. on Saturday evening, Febru-
airy 18th, from 5 to o'clock p. m.
After supper general campfire will
be held. An admission fee of 5 cents
will be charged at the door, and an
additinal 10 cents will be charged for
supper. Proceeds to he used for
charitable purposes. COMMITTEES.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14

Ebert Seward was run through the
finishing machine by the Workmen.
Tuesday night, and now feels able to
ride any goat that bucks.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14

The effort to fix the salaries of
county officers at reduced figure.
now being made by the ''redeemers"
of Topeka. is raising storm of pro-
test.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14

CastOria is Dr. Pitchers prescription for Infants
and Children. contains neither Opium Morphine
Narcotic 1t is harmless substitute
for Paregorc, Drops Soothing Syrups and Castor OIL
1t is Pleasant. guarantee is thirty years. by
Millions Mothers Castora destroys Worms and allays
feyerishness. Castoria vomiting Sour Curd,
Diarrhoa Wind Collie CastOria relieves
teethng troubles constipation and fatulency.
assimlates food, regulates the stomach
bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. Gas.
the Children's Panacea-the Mothers Friend
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14

On the first of the week Frank
Merton, son of Robert Merton, and
Miss Matilda bath, both of Clarence
township, were married and started
life right.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14

Nothing makes so much noise as a
rickety old wagon with nothing in it,
unless it be a man who insists on
talking when he has nothing to say.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14

While some people carry a hot
brick in the buggy to keep their feet
warm, others appear to think brick
In the hat IL sufficiently heating.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14

A rdmor is current that a change
will be made in the running of trains
On the G. K. 81 w. branch, from
Great Bend 10 :. Selkirk. The new
arrangement is to run trains through
from Hutchinson, doing away with
one main line train between Hutchin-
son and Kinsley.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14

The Great Bend creamery has
already a goodly amount of butter
contracted to be delivered as soon as
they get to work.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14

When man is led into dissipation
by reason of the associations he makes
as county officer, a public office is a
private curse.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14

The Monday Evening Musicale met
with Miss Jennie Mcbride Monday
evening last.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14
CastOria.

"Castoria is so well adapted to children THAI
recommend it as superior to any prescription
known to me-
q. A. ARCHER, II. D.,
Ill So. Oxford ST., Brooklyn, N. 7.
sour physicians in the children's depart
ment have spoken highly of their expert
ence in their outside practice with Castoria,
and although we only have among OFF
medical supplies what IS known as regular
products, yet we are free 70 confess that the
merits of Castoria has won US to look with
favor upon it,
UNITED HosPTPAL AND DIsPKNsARY,
Boston. Mass.
ALLEN C. SMITH, Pres,
1rray Street, New York City.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14

We have now had over fifty days
OF solid winter weather; yet Hicks
promises the worst storm of the season
to come on February 2lst or 22d.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14

Plant spring advertisements. I
moon is right.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14

George Seward, postmaster at AL
den, accompanied by his wife, was
up to visit their son and grandson,
Ebert Seward, Sr. and Jr.. the first
of the week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14

T. Goatley says that there has been
forty DAYS OF steady cold weather so far
to 3rd of February, that he has been
in Barton county twenty years and
that this continued cold spell caps the
climax.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14

We will sell round trip tickets to
the A. f. and A. NJ and State Ora
torical Association meetings at Topeka
at $3.50. on sale February 10th to
22nd inclusive Return limit Febru-
airy 23d.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14

Misses Nellie Boughan and Georgia
Hume gave a party, Wednesday
evening, at the old Odd Fellows hall.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14

The lectures of Robert Mcintyre are
very fine, eloquent, full of humor and
pathetic.