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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-09-24

Emancipation Day was celebrated by
the colored people, in Great Bend last
Tuesday. We could not get over to
hear all the speakers; but the colored
folks would do well to pay heed
to what Rev. GLADDEN. told them.
They should remember that the Santa
Fe railroad and shops, the big factories
of the land, and sll industries controll-
ed by the wealthy men who are pour
ing in millions of money for the repub-
llcan campaign fund, are closed to the
negroes.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-09-24

DIR. Fl. E. Lindas, the dentist, will close
his Office from the 18th of October to
November 1st. DR.. Lindas desires to
take this short vacation to enable him
to move his household to this city and
fix up permanently. Remember, the
dental parlors will be closed from Oct.
II to November 1st.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-09-24

It is refreshing to hear the McKin-
leyites acknowledged that they cant
make any impression on populist or
democrat" by their poppycock Jug
glery of English goldbuggery. Such
an admission is complimentary to the
good common sense Of the Bryan men.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-09-24

House plants for sale at any price at
the Green house.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-09-24

Herb Porter and Miss ]. G.. Wheeler,
of Larned, were married at the home
of the brides parents. Wednesday
September 10Th, Rev. Busser officiating
The many friends of Mr.. Porter in
this city will join with the DEMOCRAT
in extending congratulations.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-09-24

A good Bryan meeting was held a.
Dundee last Friday night.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-09-24

Barton county has one less gold bug
paper than she had two weeks ago.
After November third we will add to
the list.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-09-24

San Observer writes from Maher-
vile for the DEMOCRAT, but his article
reaches us too late for this week. Will
publish next week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-09-24

Mr. A. Pease, of Massachusetts,
arrived in Great Bend, Monday, to
look the county over. Mr.. Pease is a
gentleman of wide information. He
thinks the silver ticket will win. al
though Massachusetts will naturally
give majority for Mckinley. He is
free coinage advocate, and thinks
the Massachusetts, farmers will pretty
generally vote tor return to the
money of the constitution.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-09-24

The Hoisington Bryan Silver Club
meets every Wednesday night.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-09-24

A public nuisance who is in his
glory at political meetings is the shall
low chump who keeps up an under
tone comment SO that those near him
cannot hear what the speaker is saying.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-09-24

A committee should be appointed to
look after the arrangements for a mon
ster free silver demonstration OF
October st.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-09-24

The Jerry Simpson meeting at Ellin-
wood last Saturday afternoon was a
grand success, Notwithstanding the
bad weather and muddy roads. Jerry
was in good trim, and delivered a most
convincing speech in the opera house.
The room was crowded to its fullest
capacity, and we believe that many
voters saw the light" of true finances
through the gospel as expounded by
jeremiah. Get ready for the grand
turnout at Great Bend on October 1st.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-09-24

There are no flies on the Pawnee
Rock band boys. They have bought
them band wagon and no longer
tramp the muddy highways when dis
coursing sweet, sixteen to one silver
music
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-09-24

Notwithstanding it was damp, wet
evening. the silver meeting at Heller.
last Thursday night. was well attend
ed, and very enthusiastic.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-09-24

Hon. Sam Jones, of Lyons, will
speak at Claflin Saturday evening of
this week. Everybody cordially invit-
ed to attend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-09-24

: Regular meetings of the Pawnee
Rock Bryan Club every Monday even
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-09-24

A few gold bugs who seemed to
question the statement that Ed. Little
was minister ought to be educated
up to knowledge of the difference be-
tween minister Of the United States
the gospel. This should be cam
paign of education"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-09-24

Rudolph Steuri's man, Richard, is
talking of commencing suit against the
Mo. z. railway for obstructing the
highway.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-09-24

August Henning and Miss Mamie
Johnson, both of near Ellinwood, pro-
cured marriage license last Thurs
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-09-24

See what Bismarck says on silver, on
the inside pages of this paper.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-09-24

Hanna'S hired man has been cavort-
ing about the west part OF the county
considerably. Many farmers in the
west part of the county have been
losing their hogs, from some unknown
disease. Can there be any connec-
ton between these two circumstances?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-09-24

For sale at the lowest prices-my
house. hold goods, 8 stoves, wheel
barrow and grind stone, garden tools
and green house stock; n ust be sold at
once. M. E. RHODES.
Croon ho,,So Foot oido Of cuuoro
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-09-24

The republican papers and speakers
would have you believe that McKin
ley club of so or 40 members was form.
ed at OlmitZ. The republican CORES.
pondent to the Dispatch, who knows
what he is writing about, says "a club
Of about dozen members was organ
iZed''
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-09-24

Ellinwood is sill right. The grandest
torch light display of the campaign
The Bryan boys, to the number of 200,
accompanied by the Great Bend band
and the Chase band, gave such dis
play as was never before Witnessed up
on. the streets of that excellent town.
Mud did not count It never touch
ed 'em. And the enthusiastic yells!
One man told us he heard 'em 5 miles
from town. Boys, come up to Great
Bend on Oct. 1st and join with US in
splitting the shingles off the roof of
the skies.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-09-24

I, e W. Bolinger. cashier Of said bank. do SOL
emily swear that the above statement is true
and that said bank has liabilities Of any char
acter whatsoever not set forth in said Statement
E. W BOLTNGER Cashier
Subscribed and sworn before me this I4th sv of
Septern her, 1896 CHAS. E, DODGE,
SEAL Nctarv tuntic
commission expires the 29th day OF January 1900
CORRECT: Attest:
j. Il. DoSLEY,
Directors 9. n Moses,
D'ie'toiS- W q MERRITT,
26-21 {. L. MOSES.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-09-24

Advertise in THE DEMOCRAT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-09-24
First published September IL. 1896.
Official Statement

The Financial Condition of the Farmers 81 Mer-
chants Bank at Great Bend. State Of kansas, at
the close of business on the list day OF September
1895.
RESOURCES
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-09-24

Green house, East side of square
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-16
WANTED MONEY.
The Old Story of the Crank and the Bank
President.

New York, June 15.-At noon today a
stranger, giving the name Of Charles
Clark, went into the New Amsterdam
bank, corner of Broadway and 39th street
and going into the room OF President
George H. Wyckof shot him twice and
then shot himself.
Mr.. Wyckoff is in a critical condition.
His assailant will probably recover.
1t is said that he demanded money
from the president and upon being re-
fused, did the shooting. He Is about
thirty years old. s-A-
Clark presented letter to President
Wyokof written on letter head of the
Hotel Marlborough. 1t contained de.
mand for 5000, and threatened MI.
Wyckoff with death unless he furnished
the money. The letter also stated that
the bearer had partner outside the bank
who had MIR. Wyckoff covered, and that
if he made an alarm and refused to give
the money stick Of dynamite would be
thrown into the bank that would blow
up the building.
President Wyokoff after reading the
letter refused CLARK the money and the
latter then shot him. The police believe
that Clark is insane.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-16
An Illinois Platform.

St. Louis, June 15.-George P. Engel-
hard. one of the Chicago Mckinley lead
ers. will offer in the Republican national
convention, with the endorsement of the
Illinois delegation resolutions endorsing
protection and reciprocity and with the
following financial plank: Pending an
international agreement for the restora-
tion of silver as primary money to which
action on the part Of this government we
pledge our earnest support, we favor, as
a further guarantee of a sound currency
which equally and vitality concerns all
classes of our population, the maintenance
of the existing gold standard, with such
revision of our currency laws as shall
provide a sufficient volume of money for
the legitimate demands of trade. but un-
der such conditions and regulations only
rs shall render at all times every dollar,
whether Of gold, silver or paper, of equal
and inter convertible value.
We favor currency system which con-
forms Fundamentally to the civilization
of the age, and are therefore opposed,
under existing conditions to the free un-
limited and indepedent coinage of silver.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-16
ABLUNDER, NOT CRIME
Says Mr.. Manley of His Famous Published
Statement.

ST. Louis, June 15.-The fe cling of
resentment against Joseph H. Manley,
which was intense among the Maine
delegates when they arrived yesterday,
has peroeptibly decreased. Mr.. ManleY
met the issue with characteristic frank
ness He told many friends that he had
made mistake. SIT was not orime,''
he said, 1T was blunder,'' He then
explained the spirit in which his pub
lished statement that Mckinley was like
ly to be nominated, was written. After
it's publication he saw how easily it
could be misinterpretsd. 1t was then too
late to correct the error. Leading men,
bers OF the delegation discussed the mat
ter informally after comforting with
Manley. and his explanation was accept
ed by them.
Today, few, if any, of the delegation
will admit that Mr.. Manley was infiu-
enced by improper motives, although
there are not wanting those who feel in
some way that Mr.. Manley should be
"disciplined " They are, however, in
the m1nori ty. The majority believe
Manley has been sufficiently punished
and they are not disposed to degrade
him in the eyes of his friends by asking
his withdrawal from the national COM
mittee, for which place he was informal
ly agreed upon fortnight ago
The Indications are that the Incident
will be passed over without action or
fur rther comment.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-16
Weather Observations.

The Agricultural Department Weather
Bureau for yesterday, June 10, taken at
p. m. meridian time, the observations
for each station being given in this order i:
Temperature, direction of the wind, state
of the weather:
Boston, 56 degrees, S, cloudy; New
York, 90 degrees. S, partly cloudy; Phil
ton, 66 degrees, Sc, clear: Albany. 66 de-
grees, W. cloudy; Buffalo, 65 degrees, E,
cloudy; Detroit, "a degrees. NE, cloudy;
Chicago, rs degrees, NE, clear; St.
Paul, 80 degrees, NV, partly cloudy; !;
Huron, OAK, S4 degrees, NE, clear: Bis
marck, 7s degrees, S, cloudy; Jackson
vile, rs degrees, NE, clear.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-16
SAYS RHODES WAS RESPONSIBLE.
President Kruger Holds Him to Blame for
Transvaal Raids.

Pretoria, June 15.-President Kruger,
on Saturday received monster deputa-
tion consisting of the mayors Of all the
towns in South Africa, which had been
organized for the purpose of praying for
the release of the members of the Johan-
nesburg reform committee. Since the
prisoners were released, it was decided
that the deputation should visit Pretoria
and tender thanks to President Kruger
for his clemency.
Replying to the address of the deputa-
tiOn the President said he had had only
one authority to guide him, and that
was that Book, pointing to large Bible.
Referring to Ceoil Rhodes. President
Kruger said: What must be thought of
a person who egged on the dogs to fight,
while he was sitting quietly and un-
punished. He, the man who had caused
all the trouble, was free -
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-16
Beechers' Son Charged with Forgery.

New York, June 15.-Henry Barton
Beecher, o son of the late famous preach
er of Brooklyn, was put on trial today
before Justice Fursman ON the chare 9
of forgery. The charge grew out of the
collapsing of the American Casualty In
surance and Security Company in 1898.
The company was organized in Baltimore
in 1890, and its business was to insure
railroads against losses by collisions and
other accidents. 1t ia alleged that the
company received 81, 600, COO from vari-
Gus roads. 1t failed for 81, 700, 900 assets
$3.50, 000. Vim. B. Midgely, Henry B.
Beecher and Vincent r. Solench were in
dioted for forgery, grand larceny and
misdemeanor. Midgely was tried for for
gerry and was acquitted. When court ad :
journed today jury had not been Sc
cured, :
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-16
Local Weather Report.

Portland. June 15.-The local weather
bureau office records as to the weather
are thu following:
a. m.-Barometer, 80, 100; thermom-
eter. 51.2; dew point, 40; humidity. 93;
wind, n; velocity, 12; weather, cloudy.
s p. barometer. 80. 154; thermom-
eter. 555; dew point, So: humidity. So;
wind, SE; velocity, /; weather, cloudy.
Mean daily thermometer, $40; maxi
mum therm omster, SO; minimum ther-
momster, 48; maximum velocity wind,
16, NE; total precipitation, .33.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-16

Fire at Biddeford This Morning.
Biddeford, June 16-A dwelling or
Main street owned by Mrs. Lewis Small
of Brunswick and occupied by the
families Of Councilman Edward L. Con-
way, Robert Donaldson, Nathaniel
Currier was damaged early this morning
by fire from defective fue. Loss about,
$4,000. Mrs. Small and Mr.. Conway were
insured. Flames burst out again at q 45
q. m. after the firemen had gone home
State College Commencement.
Orono, June 15.-The annual oonvoca
tion was held in the chapel of the Maine
State college and on the campus. A large
present. Reports from all the depart
ments were given. These prizes were
announced: Tennis singles, E. Everett
Gibbs, silver medal doubles, f. Everett
Gibbs, Edwin Smith; Levensaler medals
Aroostook county prize. highest standing
Penobscot county prize, best in debate,
E. Everett Gibbs; Franklin Danforth
prize, Lore A. Rogers; Libbey prize,
Lore A. Rogers; Prentiss defamation
prize, between Charles S. Webster and
Graoia Lillian Fernandez; Prentiss
junior prize, George G. Leavitu. AT two
thirty occurred the class day exercises.
The history was by Frank E. Weymouth;
poem, Warren r. Page; prophecy, Paul
d. Sargent; oration, Perley B. Palmer;
address to under graduates. E.. Everett
Gibbs; valedlctory, Charles P. Weston.
Must Catch ess Fish
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-16

Rumford Falls, June 25.-Fish Com
missioners Stanley, Carelton and Oak,
held hearing at Bemis last Saturday in
regard to regulating the fishing at the
Four Ponds.< 1t was finally decided to
allow no person to catch over twenty-five
in day or allow them to bring out over
tw wenty-five trout from the ponds Many
persons lately have caught from IT'S to 300
in day. and owing to the railroad run
ming quite near the ponds the above re-
strictions was necessary in order to keep
the m we'll stocked.
A Church Legacy shrunk by litigation q
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-16
Silver Men in Council,

St. Louis, June Ex-senator Teller
called a meeting of the silver men to be
held at this afternoon. For two hours
this afternoon Mr.. Teller and Senator
Dubois were closeted at the Colorado
headquarters, where many silver men
had been piloted for conference with
these leaders. AT 2 O'Clock Mr.. Teller
said there was no statement to be made
other than that the silver men were siz-
ing up this situation and arranging to
organize to put as strong front in the
convention as possible.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-16
MIR. Reed win Remain in washington.

Washington. June 15.-Speaker Reed
has decided to remain in Washington
this week at least. His programme be-
yond that period has not been arranged {;
indeed, it was not until this morning
that 1t was settled he would not 60 to
New York today. The probabilities arv
that, with his wife and daughter, he will
go directly to Portland when he leaves
here.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-16
ABOUT THE STATE.
Various Items Of Interest From Maine
Field.
EARLY MORNING FIRE AT BID
DEFORD.

State College Commencement in Progress
Less Fish Must be Taken at
Bemis-Lawyer Addison Improving
Church Legacy Shrunk One Half.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-16

nation at the request of the parish. The
legacy. amounting to S12. 900 which Mrs
Eliza Rumery of Everett, Mass, left to
the church, has shrunk to about $4,000 by
litigation. The parish will spend $4,000
in repairs on the church and place the
balance on deposit.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-16

Extension of Telephone Lines.
Winthrop, June 15.-The New England
Telephone company who constructed the
Lewiston and Augusta line some years
ago, are now rebuilding line through
tho various towns after being granted
privilege by the authorities. with in
creased facilities. Tho route has two
local wires as formerly with the two
additional to Bar Harbor. A large crew
is progressing rapidly.
Lawyer Addison Will Recover.
Bar Harbor, June ia. d. Addison
of Washington, D. c., who is suffering
from injuries received from colt, is
not yet out of danger, but promises to
recover as rapidly as possibl
Water for North Berwick.
North Berwick, June 15.-The town
has voted to expend $1,000 per year for a
period of 30 years for hydrants. The con-
struction Of water works will begin at
once.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-16

The treasury gold reserve at the close
of business yester day was S103. 753, 795.
The days Withdrawals was S491, 700.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-16
MISCELLANEOUS.
THE HEATHEN CNlNEE.

For rags that are dark,
And for tricks that are uain.
The heather Chinee is peculiar"
But he does know how to make de-
coration, or a floor covering, as unique
as himself. Some of the handsomest
and coolest floor coverings for Summer
villas, or cottages, as well as for city
houses, are shown by the Atkinson
Furnishing Company in their fine selec-
ton of Chinese and Japanese mattings,
which have come from the industrious
hands of the ''Chinee.'ss
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-16

The schooner J. Kennedy foated off
Menemsha Blight yesterday by the tug
Mercury was towed to Vineyard Haven.
Her hull is apparently uninjured.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-16
THE WEATHER.

Boston, June Is.
Forecast for
Tuesday: Fair,
warmer, southwest
winds.
Washington, June
Is. for
Tuesday for New
England. Partly
cloudy; slightly
warmer weather !:
southerly winds.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-16

Biddeford, June I'D. T. Call, who
yesterday resigned the past crate of the
Advent church, has withdrawn his resig-
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-16

. The Louisiana Democratic convention
yesterday decided for free silver.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-16

State Senator John Raynes had some
thing to say and said it with a force of
vigor and directness of expression that
caused the delegates to break into cheers
of applause again and again.
Turning TO Mr.. Miller and pointing
his long finger almost in the latter's 5face
Mr.. Raynes characterized the ex-senator
as the representative of the kicllers of
New York; as the man who sought tho
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-16
lsPECIAL TO THE PREss.]

Must Catch L ess Fish.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-16

Sohlotterbeck & Foss,
Henry P. S. Goold,
Irving A. Libby,
George M. Young,
Goold & Bragdon,
O. O. Elwel1,
i. z. Holland,
O. Huriburt Bros,
James L. Rice,
John Chisholm,
McDonough & Sheridan,
Geo. G. Frye,
VIM. II. Sargent,
G. W. Way,
Frank T.. MoKeown,
A. W. Smith,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-06-26
IT'S
AGreat Country.

Another great wave of emigration is a.
bout to flow over the country. The
northwest will receive the greatest bene-
tit from it and every state in that region
is prepared for IT. From the Great
Lakes to the Pacific Ocean Boards OF
Immigration have been formed, full OF
energy and enthusiasm and glad to give
the aud enquirer all the
assistance possible.
In Minnesota the renowned Red River
Valley and the newly opened lands OF
the Red Lake Reservation attract the
homeseeker.
In North Dakota there are rolling
hills and rich prairie lands. In Montana
the great Yellowstone Valley, with its
new irrigation enterprise, the noted
Gallatin Valley and the Bitter Roo,
| Valley extend arms of welcome. In
| Idaho and Washington the Nez Perez
| Reservation lands recently coded, anc
the Palouse. Potlach and Yakima Val
leys east of the Cascades, are bound tt
be rapidly settled. West Of the noun
tains are the fertile valleys Of Puge
Sound in Washington, and the Colum
bia and Willamette Valleys in Oregon.
Homes for millions OF people are fouut
Ehere. Come and take possession; other
are coming, you come too;-write to
Chas. s. Fee, General Passenger A0en
Northern Pacific Railroad, st. Paul
MINI.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-06-26
Nd BOOM
Hi Friends Are Hopeful AM
Will Keep 1t Moving Right
Along.
Hi Name Will Go BefOl :
the Democratic National
Convention.
Blackburn, 1t Is Said, Prefers
Teller's Candidacy to
His Own.

DENVER, June 26.-The friends OF
Senator Henry NJ. Teller, who have been
advocating his candidacy on a silver
tiket for president of the United States.
ar feeling very much encouraged by
TIE reception the boom started in st.
Luis, Immediately after the holt OF the
Western delegates, has had in the
Vest and South. 1t is announced that
Mr.. Teller's name will positively be
pesented to the Chicago convention,
and it is hoped that the strength he will
slow on the initial ballot will stampede
tie convention to him. Mr.. Teller's
nomination will come from the South,
were it is claimed he is particularly
stong, not only on account Of his rec
od as a silver leader, but also because
O, his vote against the force bill, and
hs we'll known opposition to the more
r,dical actions Of the Republican party
o. the tariff question.
The Details Not Decided.
It has not yet been decided who will
oliver the nominating speech. 1t is
Gained that Senator Blackburn, for
vhom the Kentucky delegation is in.
sructed, would rather see Teller nom.
hated than carry of the prize himself.
nd IL is expected that some one very
eose to the Kentucky statesman will be
commissioned to place Senator Teller's
ame before the convention. Colorado
will offer no resolutions and her dele
ntes will not be particularly conspicu-
nus in the convention, but it is proposed
D send from this state a delegation OF
| citizens which is expected to attract
| attention. 1t is asserted that from 300
o 500 men, including many of the
yealthiest and best known business
aen of the state, with a mammoth
;rass band and the famous Leadville
rum corps will be in Chicago to shout
or free silver and Henry M. Teller fol-
resident. Much remains to be done
n the matter Of details, but the work is
;oing forward enthusiastically. The
riends of Mr.. Teller say that the en-
lorsement Of the Populist party i:
lssured for him, if the Democrats make
him their candidate, and that thi.
would not be possible should a straight
Democrat be chosen.