davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-31

fill early in the evening, and near one
hundred masks were hiding the happy
faces Of as many joyous citizens who
danced to inspiring orchestra music
until the small hours of the morning
and were still 10th to quit. McCray's
orchestra furnished the music. The
costumes were varied, and comprised
the elegant and ridiculous, the gro
tesque and the grand. Everybody was
there-Si Plunkard aud Prince Bis
march, Jim Corbett and Brother John
athan, Uncle Sam and Topsy, Arme-
nian priests and bloodthirsty Turks, base
ball faus without number, and fairies,
queens, sisters OF charity. Mother
Goose and the man in the moon.
Good order was preserved and good
management throughout, and q neat
sum netted for the relief fund of the
lodge. Quite a number of young peo-
pie from surrounding towns were pres
ent, and the Christmas ball at Great
Bend in 1896 will be remembered as
one of the best ever attended.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-31

nave heretofore spread out over Cne
Arkansas Valley come down they will
be turned into the immense lake.
The reader will ask: Where Will
the capitalists get their money back?
What is it going to pay them?
THE OBJECT, AND REVENUE.
The returns for this large expeEdi-
ture of money and labor are expected
to come from various sources. Part
of the flood waters can be drawn off
from the main ditch and distributed
| over large territory. And when the
lake is full. water can be drawn off from
the eastern end and carried into the
Arkansas valley for irrigation purpos-
es. The water power at the outlet of
the canal can be used for generating
electric motive power. The lake can
be stocked with fish; bath houses can
be built; sail boats and steam or ele c.
trio launches run for eXcursionsts and
amusement seekers; in fact, one OF the
possibilities which Mr.. Koen speaks of
quite enthusiastically is the creating of
an inland watering place, where the
wealthy can come to fish and hunt and
conduct sailing contests. He says that
should there be created such an i'm,
mense lake it would undoubtedly be
made place where invalids from the
east on their way TO the mountains
would stop over and recuperate; that
excursions would be run from Kansas
City, Denver. Topeka, and all the larg.
er cities, aud all the advantages of a
summer resort could be eventually
brought out.
Should these things follow, the own
ers of such a lake would have bonan-
"a Should half these plans prove sue.
cessful there would be no question
about good returns for the original
money invested.
WHAT Is WANTED NOW,
A right of way for the ditch-the
privilege of running the ditch through
the lands on the route from the riyer
to the lake-ls the first thing wanted.
An option on all the land, now owned
by individuals or corporations, which
would bs flooded by turning the Ar
kansas river food waters into the bot.
toms; and the good will and encourag-
ing words of all citizens who believe
that the plans outlined are practical
and the results possible.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-31
Fire Department Election.

The Great Bend FIRE department held
its annual election of officers for 1897,
on the evening of the 24th, with the
following result;
Chief, Frank j. Kramer.
Assistant Chief, L. B. Wilcox.
Foreman. Will E. Stoke.
Assistant Foreman, a. Wimmergren
Secretary, I. n. Wilhide.
Treasurer, r. a. Ewalt.
The next regular meeting of the
company will be held at the hose house
on the evening of January 29th, and al
that meeting it is desired that every
member of the department be present,
as business of interest to all will come
before the meeting.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-31

A sad Christmas was that at the
home of William Brandt, of Buffalo
township. On the evening of the Oath
their oldest daughter. Mary, aged II
years, months and 10 days. passed
from this world of trouble, after an
illness of but few days. It is indeed
sad to see young life snuffed out just
as it began to bloom into womanhood,
and the bereaved parents and sisters
have the sympathy of a large circle of
s0rrowing friends. Funeral services
were held at the home of the parents,
on Sunday, December 9th, at p. m.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-31

Blazer. an agent for school books, had
offered to bribe him to use his influence
against the Crane books, etc. Some of
the board thoughtit funny that any
man would select Mr.. B., of all the
members, as a recipient of bribe.
Next. MIR. Buckland offered resolution
that the board continue the use of
Cranes books, under conditions named,
which resolution was defeated by a vote
of 7 to auckland and Dodge voting
aye, and Luce, Gwinn, Boughan, Voll.
mer, Newton, Allison and Reynolds
voting no.
Then motion to adjourn was offered
by Mr.. Buckland, but voted down. Mr..
Boughan had to go to his train. at this
stage of the game; Mr.. Reynolds. who
was i'll, had to go home, and Buckland
then left the room. This broke the
quorum, leaving less than majority of
the board Present-so they could not
adjourn, and could not do business.
But they held the fort, knowing that re-
enforcement would come as soon as the
Mo. P. train brought Mr.. Boughan
back from Hoisington.
In the interim, the clerk. in whose
Office the meeting was held, wanted to
bounce the board and lock up shop; but
the president of the board put veto
on this.
|. Finally the old reliable ''bob-ta
= ara ,he NORTH pulled IN. bringing Mr..
Boughan to complete a quoI un. A
resolution was then offered, and pass
ed. agreeing to change the Crane read
ers for the Harper readers. providing
such change could be made with
out cost to the patrons Of the
school. This proposition will be sub.
mitted to the agents of the Harper
readers, and if it is accepted the Crane
books will have to seek other fields.
The board then adjourned, the major
ity thereof to go to their homes and
sleep the sleep of the just, and the
minority to lay awake and concoct some
rew plans to advance their favorite hob
bies.
This report is made from information
furnished US by members of the board,
as we unfortunately missed attending
the meeting.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-31
a Proposition.

A "good and perfect wagon"
It has no tongue.
It has no hounds.
1t has no aXles.
Tt has no wheels.
It has no bed.
1t has no parts whatever.
How can this bep
l cab prove the above to be "a good
and perfect" wagon by the same line
Of reasoning that a powerful religious
organization" proves the existence of
their God,'' without ''body or parts. "
j. w. RADCLIFFE.
Pawnee Rock. Kas., Dec. "a, 1896.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-31

lon and was one of the best printers
ever employed in this office. He al
ways attended strictly to his own busi-
ness in the printing Office and was al.
ways at his post of duty. We are in
deed sorry to learn of Fiji, being taken
ion.
Will F. Welch was younger brother
OF j. ID. Welch, whom it will be remem-
bered was connected with the DEMO
GRAFT for few months. Will aimed
to do the right thing generally, and
he has many friends here who will re-
gret to learn of his death.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-31

Word was received Tuesday, stating
the sad news of the death of Will + i.
Welch, which occurred the night before
at his late home. Independence, No.
The deceased died OF that lingering and
dreadful desease, consumption. Will
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-31
City Teachers

There will be an examination of CITY
teachers held at the superintendents
office, on Friday Jan. /, 1897, at 9
O'Clock a. m.
ED. T. BARBER. Supt.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-31
SAILING, SAILING.
Over an Inland Sea, Will The Kansas
Breeze, Through The Leafy Trees,
BRING My Love To Me?

ONE such song as
this may. before
many years, be ap-
propriaLe to this
part of the one
time great Amer
lean desert. - 1t
is not an impossi-
bilisy:t'is not a Wis
ionary idea. The
land lays right, the
natural elements
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-31
A LIVELY SEANCE,
The City School Board Has Hot"
Meeting.

I THE meeting of
the city school board,
last Saturday night.
another interesting
Seance was he Id,
Mr.. Buckland. of
the end ward, arose
to a questi on of
privilege and offered
his own afhdavIts to
the effect that Mr..
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-31

Will W. Miller, oldest son of a. L.
Miller, of this city, came down from
Denver Christmas morning to visit .
few days with relatives. Will had not
been home for eight years, having been
engaged in the service of the city of
Denver most of that time. AT present
he has charge of the central station of
the city fire department.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-31

W. III. Stevens has been changed to
run on the main line of the Santa
Fe again. and viii move his family
back to Nickerson.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-31

Josiah Spencer, father of George and
Will, came out last week from Magno-
La, Ills. to visit with the folks while.
He says there are bright prospects
ahead for Kansas farmers yet, and
especially Barton county farmers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-31

On Monday OF this week, n. S.
Hayse and family, who have been resi-
dents of this city for quite number
of years, left over the Santa Fe for
Topeka, where they will make their
future home. The good wishes us a
large number of friends go with them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-31

Kansas City is being generally COM
mented upon as being the toughest city
IN the west-robberies. murders and
gambling going on every night-no one
is safe in the city. And yet. Kansas
City has republican mayor and city
government. and gave a great big ma,
jority for the gold standard ticket in
the late presidential election. She is
doubtless overwhelmed with return
ing confidence"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-31
WRONGS ADMITTED.
The New York World Frankly Says There
Are Evils.
OOKING backward

DaChW dIO
sometimes enables
men to see better
than looking for
ward. The New
York World, one
of t b e strongest
opponents of Mr..
Bryan in the late
Presidential cam
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-31
GRAND BALL MASOUE.
The Usual Dance to Wind up the Christ
mas Festivities.

He greatest amuse
ment event of the
year, fo T Gre a t
Bend, was the mas
querade ball at the
A. 0. U. W. b a | !
Christmas nj G b t /,
under the auspices
of the WOrkmen.
The hall began to
Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-01
New York Mining ouo,,,,op..

NEW YORK. July 3l.-The fouowin. ar, n,
closing mining quotations.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-01

NEW YORK, July Sl.-Robert Carr was
today appointed receiver of the Porter-Gil-
more company. a New Jersey corporation
organized for the manufacture of bicycles
in his city. The liabilities are $50, 900 and
the nominal assets are $50, 600.
John r. Hardin, on application Of w. Il.
Wilson, a stockholder and creditor, was
today appointed temporary receiver OF the
Liberty Cycle company. The liabilities are
said to be 500 900 and Mr.. Hardin's bond
was put at S40, 600.
CHICAGO. July 3i.-The Staver & Abbott
Manufacturing company. the well known
carriage firm, made an assignment late this
afternoon for the benefit of creditors. This
action was caused by the refusal OF eastern
banks TO grant extensions on maturing
paper, Henry C. Stayer, the principal mem
Der Of the firm, is named as assignee. Ac-
cording 10 a rough estimate filed with the
assignment the assets Of the insolvent con
Germ are $500. 900 and tie liabilities $500 900.
NEW YORK, July 3l.-Henry Vogel.
manufacturer Of fixtures and ice boxes. con
fessed Judgment today aggregating sl3,6s5.
His total liabilities are sS5 900 and his
assets SIS, 600.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-01
ST. Louis General Market.

ST. LOUIS, july Sl-WHEAT-The speculation
market opened with a sharp demand. and with
which was added through the day: futures 0naTlV
closed t.gAc higher. spot. firm and higher:
No. 2 red. cash. 5yc. elevator. bs4. 1896. tTact
September, bs7sc,
CORN-Advnnced on reported hot weather and
later; closing sdsc above yesterday. Spot
easier; No. 3 cash. SZAc; July, gaze: August
2sasc. September. sg+sc asked
O~ATS-Futures, duil hut strong. Spot, higher.
No, : cash. lsc; July, Isle bid; August. IEe bid
September, iAC
REE-2AGg@c elevator.
CORN IL
BHAN-Dull; but little spot offered and salable
east track al size.
FLANSEED-6s4 aSshc.
TIMOTHY SEEDS G2e
HAN-lnactive. owing 20 hot weather. with
light receipts OF choice stock: prairie. new. Sc o.
60: timothy, new, E0al050; oud, ST. BDdIs- 80.
POILTKl-Steadys chickens, Old. Clsc: spring.
&c. turkeys. spring, lo9llc: ducks. spring. 5alc.
geese, spTing, 5g5'4e
BuTTER-Lower; creamery. l0A=e; dain, 7na
EGGs-Easier al Sc.
MHlSkN-S2g
LEAD-LoNer; saIes. 50 tons at 81 GO. and lit
tie wanted az that.
sPELTER-Dui at Ss asked
COTTON TIES-SL2a
BAGGlNG-Sha6-.r.
PRONlSIONS-Pork. steady: standard mess
1ohhing. p Lard better. urime steam.
s.; choice. Seil=. Bacon. boxed shoulders and
longs, 81: ribs. ~ shorts. SAlsL Dry gali
meats boxed shoulders SSH longs. $3.50 ribs.
RECEIPTs-Flour. s0E hbls wheat. $1,000 In
corn. 176.09 hu-. cats. e.ce9 bu.
SHIPMENTS-Fl5uT. 6@s biis: wheat. IL hoe
bu.; corn. 90 bu- oats. Ice ba
Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-01
south Dakota Crops.

HURON, S. d, July 2L-Weekly crop bulletin
No. II OF the South Dakota section OF the eli
mate and crop service Of the weather bureau
for the week ending July q, 1896, says: The
temperature during the week was considerably
below the normal, with cool days and nights
generally and not, as a rule, much brisk or
most sections of the state. over the southeast
portion good SHOWERS We're quite general There
are some localities. however. where the rains
were light and crops still need moisture. There
was considerable cloudincss during the week, es-
pecially at night: TIE cool weather; with cloud
mess and the rain, WAS very favorable TO wheat
potatoes. grasses and corn. generally. and eS-
pecially in the localities where last week the
warm weather. The rapid Tipening Of tie more
advanced wheat and oats wss more or less
Early oats harvest, however, WAS consider
ably advanced during the week in the central
and southern counties, and some southern To-
calities report this crop about all harvested.
Considerable early wheat was harvested also;
aumber Of localities y err ssood' The conditioa
in this particular. however. appears uneven.
ali grain is excellent while otacrs report con-
ditions as TO quality and yield uneven. Barley
northern counties, and reports Of barley and rye
yields are quite uniform as to their being very
good TO excellent. These crops had the benefit
before maturity of almost continuous favorable
weather conditions and We're practically made
before the season showed signs Of partial lack
Of moisture. except in 4 few localities Not
is not considered best for corn. this crop is
reported as having done well during the week
quite generally. and especially in localities where
IT was adversely affected by dry, warm weather
preceding Ears are forming generally. In the
more southern counties silking is reported, and
in a few localities the ears are Topping" Late
potatoes were benefited quite generally by the
weather conditions during the week. In the con-
trail and southern counties early potatoes are
mostly matured. with very good yield and e&-
cellent quality, except in limited localities. Flax
and millet were much benefited and continue
quite generally TO promise well. A little OF the
earliest fax is reported harvested in Clay county
and is very good. Generally. however, fax is
in blossom, or the blossom dropping. Millet is
in head ana generally thrifty GI2oslnSs county
reports some grain considerably lodged, A de-
stIuctiye hail storm visited a portion of Brown
county. doing considerable damage locally. II
appears from reports that the best grain is that
whica was the best put in or sown. Haying
continues: more than the usual amount Is be-
ing put up. and. as indicated by preceding bulle-
tins, the crop is abundant and quality excellent
In most counties east of the Missouri river.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-01
Due o POLITICAL UNCERTAINTY.
Industrial and Mercantile Lines Are
IuusunlIy Dull.

NEW YORK. July slABraastreet's tomorrow
will say: Political uncertainty continues to
exert an unfayorahle effect on trade and indus
trial and mercantile lines are unusually duh.
Mercantile credits are Gosely scanned. and In
many instances shortened. The Industrial ST
uatian is less favorable. Among manufacturer
of iron and steel it Is regarded az serious In
some lines. owing to the surprising falling CI
Of the demand. The reduction Of pig i-un Is
further cLitaihtd, yet stocks Increase. The out
look is for a further decline in iron and steel
prices. Chicago offers concessions on pig to
bring bids for round lots. Curtailment OF
products In cotton fabrics continues. vet fan
purchases in prints are OF small volume. The
demand FOR boots and shoes IL also smaller. Ex-
ports Of wheat Ciour included as wheat from
both coasts Of the United states for last Nt,k
amount to 2 's4.0oo bushels. compared with S.oi4, 900
bushels last week.
The total number Of business failures through
tut the United States this week IL ga. as cnin-
pared with 2Su last week The Increase as
contrasted with the corresponding total In 1886
Is .. or an average OF ten each day during the
week. As compared with the last week OF July.
1894. this weeks increase Is "A. There have been
almost twice as many business failures this
week as in the corresponding week OF lSa2. There
are thirty-seven business failures reported from
the Canadian Dominion this week. six more than
last week. thirteen more than In the corresponding
week last year. and only six more than in the
Ike week in 1894.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-01
FEAR or APASIC HAS Disappeared
Action of the Bankers Has Had "a
RnNorable EnccI ON Will Street.

NEW YORK. July sL-Bradsireet's review Of
the New York stock market viii say; While
low records were made in the prices Of many
stocks early this week. and while the subse-
quent rallies have been moderate. a change has
occurred in the temper Of speculation on the
exchange. The declines were not accompanied by
Decentralization. and the fear ~ a panic, 50 prev
alent in the preceding fortnight, has disappeared.
In fact. the deprefsions were monr the WORK
OF manipDlatiYe operators working on the bear
side than the result Of liquidation Lack sF
public Interest IN current speculation. however,
gave opportunity for such maEtuFeTng, and
though London seems Inclined 10 buy, there
H. ~ outside support and the market has
bcoii. ara continues 10 be, a purely professional
one. = far a. lis quality 81 concerned.
Iae change OF feeling which the street has
d:splayei =, however. NOR iTafoatam than any
rlisht impeachment IN the quotations. II A. due
- the fn.TEetio and successful -tvps taken by
the baHks and bankers herr and elsewhere TO
It-tore the treasury ssld reserve ana pat a
check rpoI eoil eNpOrts- an boia respects the
financial interests engaged IN the work have
been completely successful, The further alleged
fact that large Importing Interests are slso ia
sympathy Hiih TIE arrangement may aaye an
important effect. The inactivity Of the Invest
Insni bond market and the unwilliuEness - IN
vesturs 20 do anything. even in the best class
Of municipal obligations. haze been referred -
before. Startling evidence Of this condition was
afforded b the practical failure 81 the 81. per
cent bond issues pEyred 10 the cities Of New
YORK and BrookiyR- Greg prospects, tEoDgh On
Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-01

Cumberland cut. p to y lbs. -: short ribs. =
lhs. IS. long clear. light. - to g lbs. rs.
long clear heavy. % lbs. nominal; short clear
backs. light. Is lbs. US short clear middles,
heavy, e lbs. nominal; clear bellies. u 70 iS
lbs. rs. shoulders. square. u 90 "a lbs. IS.
Hams. short cut. II 20 1s lbs. sls 81. Talow,
fine North American. lGs 81. Reef. extra india
mess. SIS u. prime mess. 3s "a FORK. prime
mess fine western. SOS: prime mess. medium SIS
81. Lard. steady. prime western. iss; refined. In
pals. 1ss 81.
~FLoUR-steady; demand moderate; St Louis
fancy winter. s. ca
CHEEsE-stesdy. demand moderate; finest
American. white. as Ga; finest American, col
ored. Sss.
BITTER-Finest tinted states, as; good. sos.
COTTONSEED OIL-Li.erppoi refined. LIS 81.
LiNSEEp DIL-1ss 81.
REFRIGERATOR BEEF-Foreuusr1er. "a.
hindquarter. JNd.
HOPs-At London Pacihc COAST. 81 is.
The receipts Of wheat during the pas three
days we're lls.0O ~certals. including I,op2 centals
American. The receipts Of American corn during
the last three days were 1pi. 400 ccntals. The
weather Is overcast.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-01
COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL
Damaging Weather in the Winter Whea
Belt stiffens Prices.
That CEREAL RULES QUITE ACTIVE
Corn opens weak on Large Receipt.
and Reductions I'm Railroad
Rates Throughout the West
on Grain.

CHICAGO. July g-An advance OF nc
in wheat at st. Louis. together with damag-
ing weather In the winter wheat belt.
stinened the market here today. September
closed steady at 5s7sc. OF &c over ycster-
day. Corn was firm in the end, after a
weak beginning. oats and provisions were
likewise displaying considerable hrmness.
Wheat ruled quite active during the
early hours. but little interest was dis
played later, the range for the day being
from NC TO sc. The feeling manifested at
the start was quite strong and the market
after opening where II left OF yesterday
advanced from &c to sc. eased off from ac
to &c. changed some and closed with from
&C 10 &c advance. The market received
it's initial strength from the weather map,
which showed n renewal of the rains In the
winter wheat belt. especially in Nebraska.
The rather steady tone of cables also lent
some strength to the market, early advices
quoting but i4d decline. The out inspeC-
ton here was quite liberal and St. Louis
strong and higher, and also aided in the
early. but sold December later. North
western receipts were moderate. The mar
ket was further helped by the weather
forecast. which predicted showers for
northern Illinois tonight and Saturday
cooler. Closing, Liverpool cables quoted
spot steady, and unchanged and futures
steady to I'd lower. Duluth stocks are eN-
pected TO decrease this week 5000 blu.
Corn opened weak on the large receipts.
The reduction in rates by some of the
western roads to meet the rate Of com
petitors was also a factor, as were the
rains west and favorable crop prospects.
First trades showed &c loss, but almost
Immediately sold up sc. eased of from
&c to l2c. changed some and closed with
&c gain. a feature was the absence OF
pronounced OF late, country acceptances
being comparatively small, and this en-
couraEed room traders. who purchased
freely and turned the market.
Oats were fairly active and unsettled.
The opening was rather easy, but ad-
vanced nc with wheat and corn and on
good buying by local parties. outside
figures were not maintained. as the buying
was not strong enough 10 take the in
creased offerings. and prices reacted from
&c to &c in sympathy with wheat and
terday. Reports of rain in the west and
predictions of more were taken as a bull
ish" influence and stimulated the early
buying.
The provision market opened firm on the
small receipts of hogs. Shorts covered
freely and in the end September showed
an advance of 12l2c for the day and July
lhc- Ribs Were almost equally as strong,
closing nc higher for September. Lard
shared only slightly in the advance, Sep
TENDER closing today at from $500 10
pork closed at Sc 12ls yesterday and left of
today at $6.25. Ribs for September closed
at S@2sis. against S320 on the day before.
Trading was fairly active.
Estimated receipts for tomorrow are:
Wheat. l55 cars; corn. LOSS cars; oats, 32t
cars; hogs. 5000 head.
TIT leading futures ranged as follows: