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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-06
ANnm sr.,,iner

The Commonwealth transportation
Co. of New York will have freight
propeller, 100 feet long, built by the
jackson & Sharp Co. to run between
New York and Philadelphia, in con-
nection with the Lizzie Henderson.
The machinery for the boat will be
constructed by Neafie q Levy.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-06
Bnsy at Edge Moor,

President Henry G. Morse of the
Edge Moor Bridge Co., stated Monday
night that the plant is buster now than
it has been for two years. Work has
just been commenced on big bridge
for the Louisville & Nashville Railroad
CO., which will span the Ohio river
near Cincinnati. The structure will
cost about $500, 600, and will require a
great deal Of work,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-06
pentn Of MiI1inm Wells.

William Wells died on Sunday after
noon after a short illness, aged GA
years, at his residence, Eleventh and
Railroad avenue. Mr.. Wells formerly
conducted butchering business at
Sixth and Spruce streets. For a time
he was associated with his son, d. 2.
Wells, in the management of the
Academy of Music, which is now the
Biiou Theatre.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-06
cent.nn,al Elnn,inn.

The Tooth annual election of the Re
lance Fire Co. was held on Saturday
night, with the following result: p.
j. Murphy, President; M, j. German,
Vice President; George Hypp, Secre.
tary; Joseph p. Cross, Treasurer, L.
Buckley, George Hypp, James Graham,
j. f. Flanagan and J. I. Golly,
Board of Managers; William Rulings,
Engineer.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-06

know nothing, the wiser our statesman
shin will be. We have not grown great
heretofore by passing resolutions, and
we never shall. We shall preserve our
greatness by doing what we have done
heretofore, by acting upon our own in.
terests as tested by the principles of
craftsmanship and common sense, not
by some fantastic doctrine the very
existence OF which implies state of
political imbecility.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-06
YILU4BLE BOOkS,
Walter II. Hayes Unearths Some Interest
ing Manuscript in a Recent Purchase.


ing Manuscripts in a Recent Purchase.
Walter II. Hayes made an interest
ing find in one of the law books which
he bought at the sale of the Bates law
books last Friday. He purchased
Volumes | and Ill of the Delaware
Chancery Reports, and upon looking
over Volume / found an autograph
letter dated Dover, March 18th, 1878,
from Chief Justice j. z. Comegys to
the Hon. ID. NJ. Bates, the then Cham
cellor of the State, who issued the re-
ports. The letter is pasted in the book
Just before the sketches of deceased
Chancellors, and reads as follows:
Il had occasion to-day to hunt for
some facts in relation to the history oi
our State between '76 and 50, and dis
covered what [ did not know before,
the time when Chancellor Killen be
came Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court. You have not given it in thu
appendix to your first volume of the
valuable Delaware Chancery Reports,
because you may not, possibly, have
known it. My researches show tha
his appointment was made, at join
meeting of tho legislative body of this
State, (held in the presence of Gov.
Mckinley on Friday, the 9th of June
l777. John Evans and John Cook wert
at the same time elected his associates
every truly yours,
81. 2. Comegys.
Mr.. Hayes also secured Volume | o
Lilly's Collection of Modern Entries
published in Dublin and dated 1892
which bears the autograph names o
John M. Clayton and Daniel M. Bates
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-06
Held for Court.

Charles Mcclure was arraigned in
the municipal court Monday morning
the charge of stealing milk and fish
from the residence of Rowland W.
Springer at No. 5l2 West Sixth street.
lie was held in 5000 bail for appearance
at unper court
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-06
Fell From, a Train.

]. II. Thompson, passenger brake
man On the p, w. & B. railroad, fell
off the train near Baltimore on Mon
day and severely injured his back He
was taken 10 his home in Philadelphia
and brakeman from this city took his
place,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-06
Orphans Court.

Judge Grubb in orphans court Mon
day granted the petition of Emily A.
Carroll, presented by Thomas Davis,
for permission TO draw money out of
court,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-06
Ro,and 8eed,s Mnnarer mead.

Philadelphia, Pa. Jan. 3.-A. S.
Pennoyer. a brother in-law and mana.
ger of Roland Reed, the comedian, died
of pneumonia this morning at his home
in this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-06
KeIIcy-GilInm Nnptials.

Michael Kelley of Newark and Miss
Katharine Gillom of this city were
married Monday afternoon at st.
Peter's Pro Cathedral by Vicar
General Lyons. Mr.. and Mrs. Kelley
will reside in Newark.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-06
DE1AW4RE4Ns WIN.
Close shooting Contest Lost by a Philadel-
nllia Team.

The third and last friendly shooting
match, at the keystone targets, be
tween teams composed of all Phiadel
phia and all Delaware, took place on
the grounds of the Keystone Shooting
League, at Holmesburg junction sat
urday and resulted in victory for the
latter by score of 33l to 3l3, out of a
possible 425 The original challenge
came from the Delawareans and was
accepted on the part OF the Philadel
phians to shoot at 20 Keystone targets
per man at unknown angles; National
Gun Club rules; each. side to show
% men. The first match was shot
several weeks ago, on the grounds of
the keystone League. and the second one
two weeks later on the Wilmington Rod
and Gun Club grounds, in this city, re-
sulting in victories for the philadelph-
ians in both matches. Tn order to com
plete the series that of Saturday was
shot off Owing to the bad weather the
Delawareans showed up with but II
shooters, when the Philadelphians gal
lantly waived all technicalities and az.
cepted battle from them. A misty, and
| at times, rainy atmosphere, gave the
shooters dark background TO shoot
/ at, and no doubt materially lowered the
scores of all the shooters. The mer
went to the traps in squads from each
team, and up 10 the time the last squad
came on the visitors were but three
targets ahead, when the home team
! fell badly behind and were beaten a.
tho finish by Is. The score follows:
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-06
Nav Lodge az Greenwood.

The officers of the Grand Lodge of
Delaware. a. 0. U. W, visited Green
wood on Saturday night and instituted
lodge at that place. The new organi.
zation has % charter members. The
lodge will be called Washington, No. 26.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-06
A Wi,mingtonIan to go West.

Frank Stout, Jr., who for some time
has been in the employ of the Delaware
Construction Co., has accepted posi-
tion with Pittsburg firm.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-06
seeking Divorce.

Mrs. Maud W, Pyle has instituted
divorce proceedings against her hus-
band. Frank Pyle, Jr. She has re-
tanned Willard Salisbury.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-06
Death nf nn ami Lnly.

Mrs. Hannah Mcdonnell, aged 30
years, died Sunday, at the residence
of her daughter, Elizabeth McIntire,
No. S07 jackson street.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-06

Senator and Mrs. Gray were guests at
a dinner given in Washington Saturday
night by the Brazilian minister and
Nine, de Mendonca,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-06
ne,,l, Of Conioc,or wentl,

Conductor Charles +. Went Of the
p, W. S u. railroad died on Tuesday
aged Sc years,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-06
ALL DELAWARE

G. Huber, "a: G. Miller, %; J.
Evans, %; F, Ewing, %; L. Maull,
%; w. Bird, 81; ]. Gaughan, 81; +.
Martin. 20; j. Spring, 10; j. White,
1S; ]. Cleaver. 18; E. Mason, 49,; +.
Springer, IS; G. Buckmaster, II; }.
Huber, II; r. Miller, II; W. f. Foard,
Is. Total, 33l.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-06
ALL PHILADELPHIA.

H. Blondin, "a; w. Peters. %; w. NJ.
Pack. %; Landis, %; f. Whitcomb 81
j. Treadway, 20; S. Anderson, 20;
II. Henry, 10; J. Bertch, 19:; +.
David, IS; II. Thurman, 1S: Lauer,
IL; J. Burton, l6; j. Leaning, 10;
W. A. Hall, 10; J. Cowan, II; j.
Walker, Il. Total, 3l3.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-06
Why Have they Changed?

On Monday evening, Aug, 2;
1898, when the repeal of the Sherman
bill was under discussion In congress,
the voters of Barton county gathered
at the court house in Great Bend and
organized "By-Metallic Club"
James Clayton was chairman and NJ.
B. Fits secretary. The silver ques-
ton was discussed, and the cause of
free silver championed by many re-
publIcans, among them ID. n. Heizefs
A. j. Buckland, James Clayton, q.
NJ. Button and M. B. Fits, all favor
ing the free coinage of silver and
denounciDg the demonstration act of
1873 in most bitter terms. What has
caused these leading republicans to
change to the Hanna idea? Were they
honest in their convictions and their
treatment of their neighbors then?
Or, were they just playing horse?
Among the democrats taking part
in the organization of that club we're
Frank Strothman, G. F Dif.-nbacber
and Will E. Stoke; the poPulists, ID.
I. Armstrong, s. J. Day, Z. 81. But
ler and j. B. Fenno These demo.
Gratis and populists take the same stand
that they did then, less than three
years ago. Are they not entitled to the
claim of consistency and honesty of
| intent?
Those who may have files of the
DEMOCRAT can find full report Of
that meeting in the issue of Aug. "a
| 1898.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-06
THE MORRISON.

The Morrison, a cut of which we
here present, is one of the finest hotel
occupied for several years on account
of the general depression in business
all over the country, but We believe
that it will now prove paying invest
ment again. Mrs. Bayer has found
that her increasing custom demanded
more room than she had in the Typer
house, and feels assured that at The
Morrison she can satisfy the wants of
the most particular OF travellers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-06
THE HOTEL GREENE.

Great Bend now has the magnificent
public hostleries. The Hotel Greene.
which has been so successfully con-
Quoted by Col. Greene for the past few
years, is also large three story brick,
with all modern improvements, pleas
ant rooms and central location, and en-
joys flattering patronage, and as the
Colonel is one of the best known and
most popular hotel men in the west it
will continue TO do its share in keeping
up the record of Great Bend as model
hotel town.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-06
DR.. @. E. Castle, Deceased.

Charles E. Castle was born January
/, 184S, at Galopolis. OHIO, and re-
moved to Great Bend in 1878, opening
dental rooms. and continuing in that
business here until few months ago
when sickness compelled him to give
up his business. He was married in
1882 to Miss Jennie Purcell, oldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. @. w. Pur.
cell of this county. Two little daugh-
ters. aged about s and 10 years are left
to mourn fond and loving father, and
his widow TO buffet the cares of life
without the strong and willing arms of
loving husband to protect her.
Deceased was An enterprising, patri-
otic citizen, always ready and willing
to aid in any public work, and generous
to the calls OF the unfortunate.
Funeral services were held at 4:3O p.
No., July 30th, the Masonic lodge, of
which he was a member, taking charge
of the exercises.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-06
At Mcpherson.

Mcpherson, July 30th.-The free
silver ratification here Tuesday was a
success. Populists. democrats and
republicans celebrated together. The
crowd repaired to the court house
park where they listened for au hour
and half to E. @. Little. He held
the closest attention of the audience
and received frequent applause. The
popullsts endorsed every word he said.
At the close of the meeting a Bryan
Silver club was organized of 200 in
cludIng many old-time republicans.
At night j. S. Lowe ad r. A. Lovitt
of Salina, addressed large crowd in
the park. Prominent on the stage.
wearing Bryan badge, sat DR.. w.
II. George, who was a candidate for
state senator at the republican conven-
| ton held in June.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-06


Leak got life on error of third base
and was doubled up with Wilke on the
lat.er's fly out to I. King.
Fifth inning-Nunn struck out;
French went out from pitcher to first;
I. King took first on Keizer's error and
was advanced to second on Lewis hit
to right; Peck flew out to pitcher. For
Great Bend, Kizer hit safe past short
and went clear home on l. Kings error
of Joe McMullen's hit on which the
batter reached third and scored on
Allison's pop-up over short; Jim Nc
Mullen hit safe over third advancing
Allison to second; Sweet few out to
third; both runners advanced base on
B. McMullen's hit over short; the best
that keenan, and Leak could do in this
emergency was to pound air, retiring
the side.
Sixth Inning-Weaver took first on
Allison's error and second on Joe Nc
Mullen's wide throw of same hit; E.
King few out 90 second; Hand went
out from pitcher to first; Thorpe hit
weakly to pitcher. For Great Bend,
Wilke fouled out to first; Keizer went
out from pitcher to first and Joe Nc
Mullen fouled out to first.
Seventh ihning-Nunn flew out to
catcher; French went to first on Leaks
error; I. King few out to first; Lewis
went out at first. For Great Bend,
Allison few out to center; Jim McMul
len flew out to first; Sweet hit safe
and stole second; B.. McMullen went
out from third to first
Eighth inHiDg-Peck hit safe over
third and took third when keenan,
threw Weaver's fly to first to double
him up, the ball hitting the runner and
rolling into the crowd; the next two
batters were easy victims. Hand went
out from short TO first. For Great
Bend. Keenan, was put out trying to
stretch his single into a two bagger.
Leak and WiIke both hit safe over
short, beth runners advancing a base
on /. Kings muff of Kizer's hard line
hit TO right andon Joe McMullen' 8 hit
over short Wiike and Leak scored,
K:Zer taking third on the hit aud Joe
second on the throw in. Allison flew
out TO third. doubling up Kizer.
Ninth inDing-Thorpe hit safe be-
tween first and second; Weaver went
out on his ground bit to first, Thorpe
taking second; French went out from
short to first and it was all over but
the shouting when l. Kings fly settled
| in Ailison's mitt.
! Why it was:\
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-06
Hall of Mt. Nebo Chapter, No. a6

r. A. III. July So, 1896.
WHEREAS; 1t has pleased the
Supreme Architect of the Universe to
remove from our midst our worthy
companion Chas. E. Castle, therefore
be it
RESOLVED; That in the death of
Companion Castle this Chapter has lost
a worthy and faithful member and his
family loving husband and father.
RESOLVED; That We extend to the
befeaved family our heartfelt sym
pathy in this their great affection.
REsOLyED, That these resolutions
be spread upon the minutes of this
Chapter and copy furnished the fam
lily of the deceased.
A. III. CONNETT,
Committee E. G. COLE,
N. B. Fits.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-06

Joe McMullen's work at short was
very pretty. His back.up work and
fielding of ground balls is exceptional.
while his speedy, accurate throwing
across the diamond is only appreciated
by a few. The writer considers him
the best amateur short stop in this sec.
ton of the country.
Allison, who played third in the alb
sence of Kackley, played the game
against his own wishes. He has had
no practice whatever for year or so.
Notwithstanding this be hit the ball as
hard as any man on the team. only his
hits unluckily went straight into the
hands of waiting fielder.
Practically the weakest point in the
locals play is their base running. 1t
would be well for a team so strong il
other respects to use more judgement
in this particular. The base running
in the last few games has been very
poor. If better system of coaching
were established it would materially
strengthen the team.
A very funny play occurred in the
first inning. With the bases full Sweet
hit safe over third. Allison, who was
on second, thinking the ball was foul,
held his base and was accordingly
forced on the throw in from left. He
knew the ball was hit safe, providing ii
was not foul, and should have run
home with Joe McMullen. Had be
done so and the ball been afterwards
called foul, time must have been given
him to go back. Even though the ball
had the appearance of being foul, the
fact that all the base runners were
sprinting for home would be likely tc
have some influence upon the umpire's
decision of doubtful hit.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-06
Resolutions of Coincidence.

Great Bend Lodge No. 10, A. F. & A M.
Great Bend, Kas., Jnly %, 1895.
WHEREAs-It has pleased the De-
vine Architect of the Universe to re-
move from our midst our worthy Sec
retary, Brother G. Z. Castle, therefore
be 1t
RESOLVED That in his death we
have lost an efficient officer and a faith.
full member
RESOLVED That we extend to his
bereaved wife and children our heart
felt sympathy in this, their great Attic
ton.
REsOLvED-That these resolutions
be spread upon the minutes, and a
copy sent to the family of the deceased.
E. G. COLE,
Com. G.. n. MOSES,
r. A. CHARLES.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-06

wants of the travelling public, this
week throws open The Morrison.
The house has been thoroughly rem
Ovated throughout; the rooms re pa
works and electric lights placed all over
the building. and everything done to
make it pleasant and convenient for
the guests.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-06
The following bills were allowed:

Ordinance No. I9I making tax levy
for 1896, read and adopted. The levy
is: 10 mills on 81 for general fund,
mills for interest on bond Indebtedness.
Council approved report of city
school board making tax levy as follows;
IS mills general fund, mills sinking
fund, mills interest fund.
Matter of city attorneys salary
reconsidered, and the proposition OF
city attorney to accept SIoo per year.
without expense to the city of preparing
an ordinance covering same, accepted
by the council
Council adjourned.
GEO. CRUMMAcK, City Clerk.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-06
NOTES OF THE GAME.


Kizer, the fast and reliable auto
crat of the initial bag, made some very
pretty stops of ground balls.
Sweets catching was classical and he
nailed no less than four or FIVE fouls
near the ropes during the game.
The fielding of center fielder Hand,
of the visitors, was exceptional. He
made four very pretty catches, two OF
which looked at least good for three
baggers.
The work Of umpire Num- was a lit
tie shaky. He invariably gave Part
ridge the best of it on balls and strikes
as well as on close decisions-which
was only fair. as they needed it.
Two of Partridge's hits were of the
scratch order. One was bunt along
the third base line, the other would
have been easily felded by Joe McMul-
len had not Jimmie tried to field it with
one hand.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-06
Council Proceedings.

Council met in regular session Mon
day Aug 3, 1896; present, Mayor
Moses, Councilmen Myers, Savage,
Dickson, Schaeffer, Griffith, Kincaid
and Shore. Minutes of meetings July
9th and July 10th read and approved.
Monthly reports of Marshall. Clerk
and Police Judge, and Improvement
Committee read and approved and
placed on file.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-06

Batteries, Great Bend, Jim McMullen and Sweet;
Partridge, Num- and Lewis. Earned runs, Great
Bend 4, Partridge O. Three base hit, Sweet. Base
on balls, Kizer. Struck out, E. King, Num- 2,
keenan,, Leak: Stolen bases, Peck, Jim McMul-
len, Sweet 2. Double plays, Weaver to Peck to
French. Wild pitches, Nunn3. Passed balls,
Sweet, Lewis4 Time. 1.16. Umpire Num-.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-06

ANY were t b 9
,peculations in re-
gard to the Great
Bend-Partrid g e
game OF last Fri
day. The facts,
however, proved
the Partr j d g G
team to be the
heaviest lot Of
wind pound er &
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-06

A party of young folks of Great
Bend held jolly picnic at Zutavern's
grove, east Of town. on Wednesday
evening of this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-06

Everybody who goes by F. Koeber's
place can see that Frank ia hustling
for all that's out, he and his wife are
both at the plow. *
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-06
LOCAL NOTES.

The Evening News had the
Georgia" election pulled off last
Tuesday just for change.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-06

The detailed report of the base ball
game, which appears in this paper.
was written by gentleman who has
done considerable ot that work in the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-06

Word has reached Great Bend that
Milo Bonewitz, once a well known
young man of this city, was found
dead near Hot Springs. Arkansas, last
Monday morning.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-06
STILL INVINcIBLE.
"Gimmy" McMullen Lets Partridge Down
With Five Singles.

written for the DEMOCRAT by Lyle s. Humphrey.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-06

tuesday just for change.
A party of young folks of Great
Bend held jolly picnic at Zutavern's
grove, east Of town. on Wednesday
evening of this week.
Everybody who goes by F. Koeber's
place can see that Frank ia hustling
for all that's out, he and his wife are
both at the plow. *
The detailed report of the base ball
game, which appears in this paper.
was written by gentleman who has
done considerable ot that work in the
east.
Word has reached Great Bend that
Milo Bonewitz, once well known
young man of this city, was found
dead near Hot Springs. Arkansas, last
Monday morning.
Lundblade has bought a job lot of
slightly damaged nails which he is sell
ing at the remarkably small price of
cents per pound. Think of it.
r. B. Briggs writes from Heizer to
announce that the camp meeting to
have commenced there on the 10th
inst. has been postponed, on account
on the serious illness of Evangelist
| Martin.
| A fine boy baby was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. F. L. Gum, west of town, last
Saturday. If he is not named until
after November he will hardly be
named mckinley" but Frank would
like to name him that right away.
Sunday evening George Scroggins
and Chas. Pelter came together at the
Mo. 2. depot. They bad had some
personal differences, and when Peter
drove down ON his hack Scroggins was
there, and asked him to get down of
the hack. as he wished TO speak to him
Pelter got down, when hOstilities com
menced; the result being that Scroggins
was carried to his room with several
/ knife wounds in different parts of bis
body. So far he arrests have beer
made, and we are unable TO learn al
| the circumstances of the case from eye
witnesses.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-06

Lundblade has bought a job lot of
slightly damaged nails which he is sell
ing at the remarkably small price of
cut nails cents and wire nails at 8
cents per pound. Think of it.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-06
THE MORRISON OPENED.
Great Bend Now Has Two Hotels of Ex-
ceptionally Large Oaoacity and
Good Accommodation.

AIN Tie cAeS&Ht ANU
commodious Nor
rison Ho US g i 8
opened to the pub
lie. Mrs. r. Bayer,
who has for the
past -four or five
years as proprietor
of the Typer House
looked after tn e
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-06

r. B. Briggs writes from Heizer to
announce that the camp meeting to
have commenced there on the 10th
inst. has been postponed, on account
on the serious illness of Evangelist
Martin