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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-09-10


Another position occupied by our Re
publican adversaries must be noticed 1t is
that these distressed conditions. which all
admit exist in this country. are the effects
of Democratic policy and the result of DEM
ocratic Incompetence in the mana cement of
public affairs. Unlike the other position,
contrary. it is boldly, unequivOcally and un-
b1ushingly asserted as fact. We are told
that with the accession to power of the
Democratic party conditions materially
changed; we are told that previous to that
occurrence the factories were running upon
full time: that the fires of the furnaces
burned night and day; that labor was stead
lily employed at remuneratiVe wages; that
the price of the products of the factory
existed everywhere and prosperity smiled
throughout the land.
of truth that are not accounted falsehoods.
They are SO gross, so palpable, so impos-
above the level of common lying into the
atmosphere rather of intellectual genius and
audacity. OF such is the prevarication in
question. Sir, for rhe man who willfully
misrepreseuts to ne matters concerning
which he has knowledge, but about which
I am uniformed. I can have nothing but
loathing and contempt, but to the man who
can look me fully in the face and without
tremor of voice or the twitching of a muscle
me that the luminaries of heaven are dark
and do not shine-tlhat black is white and
d the eaves of the the ar sne aS
not, green-that the events of yesterday
which witnessed and in which took part
constant. positive and brazen iteration of
these pervefsions of fact, bring in
hgreement With him. eu to that u man My and h.s
adamantine cheek and his unadulterated
gall 1 lift my hat in aamirat ton and hon.
PopuIism Born of Hard Times.
"Why, sir. have mems memories become
SO short that they do not recollect the fact
that the present agitation out Of which has
The Press., 1896-06-18
SOMEhS. (Correspondence.)

[Correspondence.)
 Miss Ella Fuller is the guest of friends in Waterbury.
 MT. and Mrs. H. L. Handy, of Spring field, were with friends in town Wednes- day,
 Mrs. Grace Beloch, of Springfield, is visiting Mrs. C. s. Fuller at the "Elm- wood."
 Mrs. Charity Dorr and daughter, Au- gusta, of Ellington, called on friends in town one day last week.
 Mrs. c. M. Needham and little daugh- months visit with relatives at the west
 An unusual degree of interest was man. ifested in the graduation exercises of Monson Academy on Tuesday, 18th, as evinced by the number from town in at tendance. Miss Edith L. Hurlburt, young est daughter of Edward l.. Hurlburt, graduated with hOnors, and was one of the speakers. The students are now home for the summer vacation.
 Samuel L. Greene, a much-respected citizen of the town, died of pneumonia at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Henry, in Worcester, Mass, on the 10th inst, whither he had accompanied his daugh- ter, Mrs. Elijah Cutter, fortnight pre- vious on visit His death came as a gr eat surprise to his neighbors and friends, among whom he will be greatly missed He was 75 years of age. His wife, a most estimable woman, died little more than year ago. Much sympathy is expressed for Mrs. Cutter in her great bereavement. The funeral and interment were in Wor- ceSter
The Press., 1896-06-18
COVENTRY. C~-Ah O--Av1%--

A. s. PARKER, Local Editor and Business Man.
 ager of Coventry Local Register.
 Copies Of the Local Register for sale at the post office, South Coventry.
 A barn belonging to William B. Cole man, situated near his house, was burned about three o'clock Sunday morning, loss $500. The barn was insured in the Aetna for $500, but the contents of the barn were not insured. Two COWS in the barn were severely burned. The fire originated in the basement of the barn where the stock is kept. It is supposed that it was of incendiary origin.
 A children's day concert will be given at the Methodist church next Sunday.
 w. c. T. U. is to meet at the G. A. R. hall tomorrow. p. m., at the usual hour.
 The week of hOme- -coming-teachers and students, the Boyntons, Wood, Per kins, Stanleys, Parker, and others, whose names we do not recall, will be with us nexG Sunday.
 A real old-fashioned Fourth-Of July, with antiques and horribles, noise, and picnic somewhere, is being talked of by the $. c. l. s.
 Last Friday, Mrs. A. s. Parker com pleted five years continuous work, with the exception of the fall term of 1893, in the district No. school. During this en- tire period, Arthur J. Squires has been absent but four days.
 Notwithstanding the storm of Sunday, 8 goodly number attended the children's day concert at the Congregational church. The program was we'll sustained and the singing excellent
 Geo. M. Robertson, of Bridgeport, spent Sunday with Mrs. Geo. Parker.
 Martin Waters, aged 24, died at the home of his brother, Milo, in Norwich, Thursday, and was buried at Warehouse Point. MT. Waters was native of this town, but for several years had lived in Hartford. Some weeks since he went south, hoping to regain his health, but failing rapidly came to his brothers home and care.
 LuciaD Curtis is with his daughter, Mrs. Benoni Irwin, at the Louisa Lord house, South-st.
 The Willimantic association of Y. P. $. c. E. will meet with the Congregational church, here, Saturday. Service to be- gin at 10 a. m. Collation at noon, in the vestry. There will be an afternoon ses- sion.
 Measles have been very prevalent dur ing the spring. Many scholars in district No. 1 have been kept at home by the dis ease.
The Press., 1896-06-18
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES.

tMatter under this head cents per ltne.>
 Wash Goods in desirable styles at low prices at A. L. Towards.
 -Bargains in Laces at E. l.. Burr's.
 Ladies' capes and children's jackets at a very low price, at E. l.. Burr's.
 Engraved and printed wedding cards at The Press office.
 -Marked-down prices in Dress Goods at E. l.. Burr's.
 Extra Bargains in Laces for this week at A. w. Walkers.
 It is surprising what a quantity of those Ladies' Suits and Skirts, there is being sold at A w. Walkers. New ones received every week.
 Witchkloth is the only fabric that can both clean and pOlish-always ready Just the thing for cleaning bicycles. It coups in two sizes, at 15 and D cts. each, at A. w. Walkers.
 Circus next Saturday-come early and stop at A. w. Walkers, and see the largest assortment of Ladies' Sailor Hats, Linen and Duck Suits, Skirst, Shirt Waists and Wrappers that was ever shown in Stafford, and the prices will please you.
 A hospital for tender-footed such is the shoe store of BrOadhurst Bros, 376 Main-st. Springfield, where all deformi- ties of the feet and painful and tender toe joints and buniOns are nicely fitted, insur- ing ease and painless service.
 If you need hot weather hat, a dainty finish for your summer suit, some- thing stylish, and it doesn't cost much, you will find just what you want at Miss Russelrs. 12-3t
 Sailor hats in the newest and most de- sirablp shapes and lowest prices at Miss RusselPs. l2-3t
 A large assortment and pretty styles in shirt waists, belts and ties; also kid and silk gloves in white and cOlors, at Miss RusselPS. l2-3t
 CARD. T wish to express my thanks to the members of Winter Post, G. A. R., and kind friends for their assistance dur ing the sickness and at the burial of my husband. MRS. WM. B. BROWN.
 A good line of Ladies' and Children's Hosiery, in Black and Tans, at A. L. Towards
The Press., 1896-06-18

A T Court of Probate holden at Staf- A ford, within and for the district of Stafford, on the 11th day of June, A. D. 1896.
 Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
 On motion of John H Moore, administrator, on the intestate estate of Edward Moore, late ot Stafford, within said district, deceased.
 This court doth decree that six months be al- lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the administrator, and directs that public notice be given of this order, by advertising the same once In some newspaper having circulation in said public sign-post in said town of Stafford, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. Cert1- fled from record, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1896-06-18
HOLLAND.

(COrroSpOnQenC6)
 Alfred Graham is at Chas. Sterry's.
 Rev. J. B. Ackley is on a cycle trip to New London this week.
 Miss Marx Agard of Stafford, was in town a few days last week.
 Mrs. Chas. Sterry has returned from a two weeks visit with out-of-town friends.
 Miss Katharine M. Agard is home from Mt. Holyoke College for the sum- mer vacation.
 Miss Lottie Chapman of this place, is one of the graduates at the Rockville high school on Friday evening.
 Miss Edith Sumner has left for Ober- lin, Ohio, and will attend the commence ment exercises of Oberlin college.
 Rev. AL. Mcleod, of Stafford Springs, occupied the pulpit of the Congregational church Sunday morning in exchange with the pastor.
 Owing to the severe weather of last Sunday the children's day exercises at the M. E. church were postponed until next Sunday evening, at 7.30.
 The children's day exercises at the Con- gregational church were held Sunday evening. A pleasant program was given and the exercises were we'll carried out, the work of the primary class deserving spcial mention.
 Deacon A. L. Benton, lifelong resi- dent of Holland, died very suddenly Tues day night, the immediate cause of death being the failure of a valve of the heart to act. The funeral was held from his late residence at Snipsic on Friday after noon, Rev. A. H. Post officiating. The burial was at the north cemetery. Dea. Benton was eighty years of age, and had been in feeble health for some time. He will be very much missed in the town, as he had been identified with many public places, having been a member of the school board for forty years, and for many years the acting school visitor. He had been deacon of the Congregational church for twenty years, and was always one of it's most ardent supporters. For many years he had taught the adult class in the Sunday school, and he was always con- sidered particularly we'll informed man on Bible questions. He was remarkale for his strong memory and brain power He leaves a wife and three sons, Hon. George Benton, of Rochester, N. Y., Wm. L. Benton, of Torrington, and Edward J. Benton, who lives at home, also two daughters, Mrs. Hubbard West, of Son. CTS, and Mrs. Mary Benton. FLORA.
The Press., 1896-06-18
OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro

' KIOI NM UT DI AT ONDj 5s' I TO- 1J bate Court, June 11th, 1896.
 Estate of Sarah A. Amadon, late of Stafford, in said district, deceased.
 The administrator having exhibited his ad- mtnistratiOn account with said estate to this Court for allowance, it Is
 Ordered-That the 18th day of June, A. D., 1896, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the Probate for a hearing on the allowance of said adm1n1s- tratiOn account, with said estate, and this Court directs the administrator to cite all perons inter- ested therein to appear at said time and place. by publishing this order in some newspaper having a circulation in said district, and by posting ford, where the deceased last dwelt.
 MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1896-06-18
ISTRICT OF STAFFORD- ss. Pro

1P bate Court, June 11th, 1896.
 Estate of Betsey Dimmick, late of Stafford, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Miner H. COrbin praying that an instrument in writing, purpOrt- ing to be the last will and testament of said Betsey Dimmick, deceased, may be proved ap- proved, allowed and admitted to probate, as per Ordered-that said application be heard and de- term1ned at the probate office in Stafford, in said district, on the 18th day of June, A. D., 1896, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon by pub fishing the same once in some newspaper having a circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign-post in the town of Stafford, in said district.
 MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1896-06-18
fnrbea R a1eanare's

Springfield, June, 1896. Sheet Music at half the publishers prices. No mis- take. Any composition pub lished, that we have, or that we can get---at half the pulp fishers prices. That means l: 60 cent music at 80 cents.
 50 cent music at 25 cents.
 40 cent music at 20 cents.
The Press., 1896-06-18

Butterick's Delineator for July is ready, with new fea- lures, viz: colored millinery and dress fashion plates---15c a copy, $1 for a years sub- scription.
The Press., 1896-06-18
ABSTRACT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro
. bate COuTL, Jun6 IbTn, I6gb.

Estate of Betsey A. Leonard, deceased.
 Upon the application of Frank J. Leonard, ex- ecutor praying that an order may be granted to sell the real estate of said deceased as per ap- plicatton more fully appears, it is
 Ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Off1ce in Stafford, in 1896 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by pub fishing the same once in some newspaper hav- ing circulation in said district, before the 18th day of June, A. D., 1896.
 MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1896-06-18

NOTICE.-Th legal voters of school IN district No. 13 West Stafford, are notified and warned to meet at the school house in said district, Friday, June 26th, 1896, at 730 o'clock p. m for the following purposes
 1st-TO choose officers for said district for the ensuing year.
 2d-To see if the district will change the pres ent method of warning school meetings,
 3d-TO see If the district will vote to raise a district tax to pay its indebtedness, or any part thereof.
 4th-To see if said district will vote to borrow money for any purpose, and do any other legal business. w. D. GRAVES, Dist. Committee.
 West Stafford, June 16, 1896.
The Press., 1896-06-18
Just Right for Summer !

We have just received a fresh stock of Gibson's Imported Fruit Tablets In six different Flavors-Peach, Lime Fruit, Cherry, ,TangerineO Orange, Raspberry and Ginger. We also have some elegant Crystallized Ginger and Flag Root, which you ought to try.
 LATHROP'S DRUG STORE,
The Press., 1896-06-18
GOOD COW FOR SALE. M MRS. H. L. KEENE, Wilmington. lit

' OST.-A dark gray single blanket \ 4 Shawl, between Stafford Hollow and Or cuttville. The finder will be rewarded by leav- ing the same with MISS G. A. WASHBURN,
 2w* Highland Terrace.
The Press., 1896-06-18

nISTRICT OF HOLLAND, ss. Pro- O bate Court, June 18th, 1896
 Upon the application of the selectmen of the town of Holland, praying that @ guardian may be appointed for Morton F. Aborn, Elmira' M Aborn and Florence Aborn, minors, residing in said district, as per application more fully ap- pears, it is
 Ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Holland, in said district, on the 18th day of June, A. D. 1896, at 9 o'clock in the afternoon of said day, and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon by publishing the same once in some newspaper having circulation in said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign post in the town of Holland in said district.
 VIM. D. HOLMAN, Judge.
The Press., 1896-06-18

The Muslin Underwear Sale.
 Such muslin underwear as we are offering in this sale is not to be had elsewhere for anything like the prices. It is carefully-made muslin un- derwear, of good materials not trashy, mean stuff, put to- gether carelessly to go cheap.
 Gowns, 5Oc., 65c., 75c.
 Skirts, 5Oc., 59c., 79c.
 COrset-cOvers, 25c., 35c., 47c.
 Drawers, 25c., 35c., 47c. South store.
 Oil Stoves, Gas Stoves.
 Will you blow and fuss, and sweat over the range dur ing the hot weather; and oil stoves to be had for as little as 5 cents, or gas stoves (small) for I9?
 We have a few sheet steel oil ranges, slightly damaged by rust---nO harm dOne---at half price, $1.98.
 Big enough variety of gas and oil stoves, perhaps, to suit anybody from, and all at prices that nobody else thinks of selling them for.
The Press., 1896-06-18
WILLINGTON.

The Ladies' Aid Society will hold a so- ciable at the Congregational church next Wednesday afternoon and evening. All are invited
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-10
SUFFOLK COLLEGE.
Literary Society CeIebrntion-Medal-
lists and Graduates.

SUFFOLK, VA. June 9.-(Special)-The
annual celebration OF the Victoria Lite
rary Society, of SUFFOLK College, occurred
at the City Hall yesterday, in the presence
OF large audience. The exercises began
with an appropriate salutatory by Miss
Leila b. Savage, Of North Carolina, presi-
dent Of the society, after which prayer
was offered by Rev. Graham Lambeth, OF
Elizabeth city county. The vocal class
then rendered a chorus which was follow
ed by a piano duet by Misses Mary Eliza
beth Matette and Annie Louise Twitty
The musical gem OF the evening was a
soprano solo. The Magic Song" by Miss
Irna Christian Amiss. who had TO respond
10 the encore. Miss Lizzie Haywood
Bates. OF Richmond. was the valedicto-
rlan. and acquitted herself In an admira-
bic manner. The evenings exercises con-
cluded with an address by Rev. James w
Moore. OF Norfolk. whose remarks were Of
a high order. and calculated 10 induce Sc
rlous thought and inspire a laudable am
btion to make a success Of life.
GRADUATING EXERCISES.
The graduation exercises took place at
the college chapel to-day. beginning at
1920 4. NJ with a piano duet BY Misses
Virginia Bracey and Louise Fiers. Excel
lent essays were read as follows: There
IS Many a Crown for Those that Reach"
by Miss Helen Frances Twiford, OF Nor
folk: True Heroism." by Miss Marie
Ruby Gillian, OF Crittenden, Va; Flow
ers OF True Friendship Never Fade" by
Miss Leila Beraud Savage. OF Roper. y.
c. Two vocal solos We're nicely rendered
namely, Dear Heart" by Miss Mary
Adele Fiers. and Little Doris" by Miss
Laura Virginia Wiley. Miss Hattie s.
TAYLOR played n piano solo. and the vocal
class rendered very pretty chorus.
MEDALS AND DISTINCTIONS.
Mr. Lee Britt announced a large number
~ distinctions I'm the various classes. and
de,ivcred medals 20 the following young
ladies': Mary Elizabeth Majette. for har-
rnonv and spelling; Mary Lee Norfieet for
nenmanship and second art standing: Ger
trude Schellinger, for first art: Hattie
smith Mcleod. for having won distinction
ON all the studies OF the introduction de-
Dartment.
The exercises concluded with the delive-
~ by Mr.. Britt OF diplomas to the follow
ing graduates: Elizabeth Harwood Bates
Of Richmond Marie Ruby Gillian. Of
crittenden. Va; Leila Beraud Savage, Of
Roper. y. c., and Helen Frances Twlford
OF Norfolk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-10
Roth Caught and Jailed.

ROANOKE. VA, June 9.-(Special.)-
This evening about Z o'clock Mr.. j. f.
Dunerwiel. Of Patterson avenue, came
suddenly on a negro man who was help
ing himself TO the hats and coats hanging
on the rack I'm the hall Of his residence
He grabbed the negro, and desperate
struggle ensued. during which another ne
gro. who was on the porch outside, called
out 10 his struggling companion: XIII
him. Nose The noise drew Mr.. @. W..
Anlmen. neighbor. upon the scene. and
I'm a short time the trespasser was over
powered. His companion then attempted
TO run away. but he, too, was captured
ana both were locked up I'm the city jail
10 have "A hearing before Police-Justice
Williams tomorrow. The negroes were
Identified as Nose Dennis and his brother.
Ernest Dennis. The former had recently
been released on bail from jail. where
he was awaiting trial on the charge OF
,ttempting to assault a lady. Mrs. Louis
Asb. in the western part Of the city. some
r,oufhg ago.
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LITTLE OTTER BRIDGE.
The Rapid work of Repairing the
Wreck.


BEDFORD CITY, June 9.-(Special)-
The work Of restoring Little otter bridge,
an account OF the wreck Of which ap-
peared in the Dispatch Of Sunday, has
progressed with such astonishing rapidly
that trains passed over IT this evening.
All of the wOrkmen attached to this di-
vision OF the Norfolk and Western road
have been concentrated At the bridge and
others secured from other roads. The
immense pile Of coal about COO tons, which
lies under the bridge. has been disposed
Of. 1t is not yet ascertained what will be
the cost 10 the railroad company OF re-
pairing the bridge. though the outlay will
necessarily be very great. During the work
OF repairs there have been casualties TO
six wOrkmen. none OF whom. however,
are very badly hurt. Each day since the
and the surrounding country have visited
the scene. There has been much delay in
the delivery Of malls and transportation
OF passengers. as both were sent west by
way Of Roanoke.
The remains Of Captain James Hoffman. a
native Of Bedford and for thrty-sx years
conductor on the railroad. were brought
here Saturday from Roanoke. and inferred
beside his father. brothers, and sister
lie is survived by a mother, who is 81
years Of age. for whom deep sympathy is
felt in her sorrow.
Rev II. w Jones and Mr.. NJ. p Burks
leave Wednesday TO attend the session Of
the Council Of Southern Virginia, which
cOnVenes in WytheVille
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-10

erclses. The programme was under the
supervision OF Professor Hamlet, assisted
by Misses Radcliffe. Evans, and Coleman.
Professor J. A. Kern, vice-president Of
the Randolph-Macon College. made the
opening prayer, an address by Colonel
John y. Cary. OF Richmond. was the
next feature. and Or. Nicholas Knight.
Professor Of Chemistry in the college.
then delivered the medals. "a follows
For best standing In school scholarship
To Miss II. Burke Thompson, a handsome
gold medal. given by the Principal
For the best attendance and deport-
ment-To Master Paul Il. Kern, the Scott
gold medal.
School Medals-Fourth-grade medal, 20
Master Josiah Leake; fifth-grade medal.
to Master Calls Leake; SiXth-grade
medal. to Master Lietch Wright.
Diplomas were then given 10 Miss IT.
Burke Thompson and Mr.. Arthur Wright.
At Intervals the children sang several
songs. which very much enliyened the
evenings exercises.
DR.. ". II. Fox. president Of the School
Board. made a short talk on the success
Of the school during the past year The
attendance has at times reached 40
pupils day. The exercises were closed
with benediction by DR. Kern.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-10
st. Johns Lodge, No. 80, 4. 4. &
A. VI.

At stated communication Of this lodge
held at Masonic Temple last evening. the
following officers were elected for the
ensuing twelve months. and will be In
stalled on 81. John's-Day, the 2ith OF
June Worshipful Master. r. l.. Peters;
Senior Warden, Charles ". Cosby; Junior
Warden, II. c. Osterbind; Treasurer. w.
II. Tatum. Secretary. J. a. Cosby; Senior
Deacon, A. c. Quarles; Junior Deacon,
Charles Gasser; Trustees, Fl. r. Pollard
J. Leroy Sutherland, d. +. Craddock. APP
pointments: Tier, ID. y. Collins; Pur-
veyor. william Krause: Chaplains. j. h.
Dickerson and a. L. Phillips; Masonic Re
lief Board. Worshipful r. l.. Peters; Ma
sonic Section in Hollywood. Worshipfui
Albert Witte: Stewards. A. s. owens and
w. d. Sutherland; Stewards Committee
i. c. Jenken, o. G.. Hall, J. 5. Smith, "A.
NJ. Airport r. l.. Rowe, NJ. NJ. Gilmore,
J. L. Brannon; Collector. J. j. Walton.
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The Circle Of Industry and the Aid So
ciety of Centenary Methodist Episcopal
church gave an excursion down the James
on the steamer Pocahontas last night. ana
carried a good-szed party. The threaten
ing weather materially affected the sue
cess OF the excursion In point OF num-
bers. but all who did go thoroughly en-
ioyed the occasion. The ladies' served
hot fish supper and light refreshments.
The evening was enlivened by musical Sc
lections by the orchestrion, and most
pleasant evening was spent by all VINO
attended.
An excursion will be given Thursday
night. under the auspices OF the Baptist
Young Peoples Union, for the beneht OF
their ward az the Old Dominion Hospital
There will be music by the college stu
dents and other attractions.