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WEATHER AND CROPH
Prospects Good Throughout the State. The Weekly Bulletin Gives Encouraging
 News.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark, April IA, 1896.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, April IA, 1896. The week ending Monday, April 13, was favorable to all farming op- erations and for the germination of seeds and growth of all kinds of veg citation, though the heavy rain that fell over the central part of the State on the 18th will retard farm work for few days. The temperature averaged about 6 degrees per day above the normal, the precipitation was slightly below the average, ex- cept over the east and central DOT tion, and about the average amount of sunshine prevailed
 Corn planting has been pushed wig orously and in many localities the greater part of the crop is planted. Some off tine raIi, piaii ting is 7ap and shows a geod stand and sturdy growth
 The preparation of cotton lands has made rapid advancement, and in the southern half of the State planting has begun, and will be gen. eraI during the ensuing week.
 Wheat, oats and grasses have grown rapidly and are now doing we'll.
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BRADLEY OR MCKINLEY?
The Republicans of the Blue Grass
 State in Session Today.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, April 15.-'sBrad-
 ley or McKinley?" is the keynote of the sentiment entertained by the Re- publicans of the Blue Grass State, as
 was made evident before the State Convention in session here today was an hour old. There were about the usual number of delegates pres- ent when the convention was called to order. 1t was evident that the enthusiasm of both the Bradley peo- pie and the anti-Bradley, or, as it is commonly recognized, the Mckinley faction, was at the boiling point. Chairman John w. Yorkes called the convention to order shortly after
 noon. In brief address he recount ed the woes which the country had
 suffered at the hands of the Demo- cratic party, and said that the coun-
 try's only hope of salvation was the election of a republican to the Presi- dency. The mention of Gov. Brad ley's name was the signal fora great demonstration of applause.
 The Mckinley enthusiasm, which had been pretty tightly corked though it's presence was no secret, manifested itself a few moments latter in the form of deafning ap- plause greeting the appearance on the platform of Mayor Todd and Congressman Hunter, both avowed Mckinley men and the recognized leaders of the Ohio mans forces in Kentucky. After the appointment of a temporary chairman, the temporary organization of the con vention was made permanent. Con- mittees on credentials and resolu- tions were then appointed and a recess taken until this afternoon, when the convention will select four delegates and as many alternates to the National Convention.
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 Irish potatoes are coming up well in most localities, and were not SO much damaged as was thought at date of last report. Fruit sustained but slight damage by the frosts of last week; reports now indicate that in general there will be full crop. Berries are coming out nicely, and though few days late, yet promise a good crop. SOUTHEAST SECTION. Weather favorable for planting
 and growth of crops. Most of the corn has been planted,
 and some of the early planting is coming up nicely, and in localities is large enough to be worked. Much cotton has been planted dur i ing the week, and planting of this crop will be general during the ensu- Ii ing week. Cotton planting has
 made less progress in Arkansas, Ash ley, Cleveland, Desha and Drew coun- ties than in other parts of this sec tiOn.
 Irish potatoes are doing fairly well except in Arkansas county, where they are being replanted extensively, and in parts of Desha, Drew and Lee counties, where they are coming up very slowly.
 Oats are generally doing very well and are good stand.
 Fruit was injured somewhat, but the outlook is favorable for fine crop.
 Glover and grasses are growing fast, and gardens and vegetables have made rapid growth.
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subject of free silver, r,-and they are dead easy.'
 I. M, R. R., incredulously-"But what has that got to do with the case? What has Grover Cleveland and free silver coinage got to do with silencing Jim Harrod2 What
 Lobbyist Dan, interrupting with smile-'' Everything, sirsl Every thing! All I've got to do is to cuss Grover, denounce Carlisle, ho.ler free silver and threaten to bolt the Chicago convention and Jimmy is done for. See"
 |. M. R. R., excitedly-"You don't mean it Dan'l, you can't mean it You are not seriousl You don t mean to say the people can be made to believe you can depose Cleveland, fire Carlisle and accomplish free coinage! That's what your propo- sition amounts to, dear boy. Tut. tut, you are off your feed, Dan'l, you're off your feed.'
 Lobbyist Dan:'sI'm off nothingl 1 am talking sense. The people hate railroads, but they are not stldyin' railroads this year. They regard lobbyists as pizen, but they haven't t any time of day for lobbyists in 1896. They're daft, I tell you. Ask Charley and Mccain and Smithee. They'll tell you I'm right. And then, (confidentially,) think I can serve you with less wear and tear to my mental machinery, in the Governors office, than as a plain corporation lawyer. And then the honor of it, sirs, the honor of being Governorl hope you will not oppose my wishes.
 I. M. R. R., hilariously-"O Oppose your wishesl ha, ha, ha, you sly rascal, looking him in the ribs) you cute thing. Have your own way, Dan'l. have your own way. And then,' suddenly sobering up, it will be cheaper will not it, Danl? That's quite an item this year, inasmuch as the people are talking of electing decent men to the Legis- lature."
 Lobbyist Dam" "Yes, it will be cheaper than buying up whole Legislature. But you want to come down all right for campaign ex- penses. I've got to get out big lot of circular letters firing the popular heart, t then there's big item of postage"
 I. M. R. R:-"There, there, my boy. The expense money is all
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We are indebted to the Mccain Grocery Co. for a package of delic- ions pure jersey butter, to which we are quite sure there is nothing superior in this market. This butter is from the Jersey farm of Dr. H. P. DoOley. Mir. McCain's brother-in- law, at Forrest City, Ark, and the Mccain Grocery Co. will henceforth receive a regular shipment of it every week. It is absolutely pure and guaranteed to be the best in the market. Try it.
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LIKE A RAILROAD
 MISSION NO 1 HOW!"
Fer, Denounce Car 1oller Free Silver
 hreaten To Bolt, Nary a Word but Railroad 

the Helena World.)
 htain Railroad to lob -"Daniel. D
 Dan; Yes, sires."
 Had you noted iarod was in favor of a nmission?"
 Dan::''Have I ever my hand? and do you iail you now?'
 R'-" No, Daniel, you Esn faithful, but.you want llm's curves. He's got hg his way
 Dan Aye, aye, sirs, ems society in a few :-But we don't under are you going to do ag out check book Fill it take?'
 Dan:-sI am going out myself"
 {, against" "What, you aQ, a railroad attorney? yon go against him? what does this mean2 will dust off the foot Four precious body Oan:-''The people be F0ught you knew better You haven't had your pulse of Arkansas as
 Listen. the people last now. Charley Col sral other of my friends i them to hate Grover They are wild on the
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right. And you're going to work that kind of a scheme on the dear people, are your? Ha. ha, ha, Dan'l, you are the best one in the deck, you arel Ha, ha, ha, he's goin to make lem believe he can give 'em free silver. Oh, Lordyl'
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On next Friday, the 17th inst, from to p. m., the Ladies Aid SO- cieIy of the First Methodist church will give tea at the residence of Mrs. Carl Voss Admission B cents.
 143d
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-11
ENGLISH MEN AND WOMEN.

The marquis of Salisbury prefers to
stand at high desk while working.
The health of Queen Victoria is not
SO satisfactory as when she was last
in the south.
Sir Henry Hawkins. Hon. Mrs. Henni-
ker and number of other prominent
persons are thinking Of building in
London an animals hospital.
Queen Victoria has marked prefer
ence for gray horses, and throughout
her holiday on the Riviera a magnificent
pair of this color have been in almost
daily use.
Lord Chief Justice Russell, of Eng
lang, will probably make the principal
address at the next meeting of the
American Bar association at Saratoga
in August next.
Lord Salisbury's hat. it is said, is such
that its disreputable appearance on one
memorable occasion led the doorkeep.
ers at Monte Carlo to refuse him admit.
lance to the public gambling rooms.
The British museum will soon loss
the services of Sir Wollaston Franks
Il. G. B., the head of the department
of British and medieval antiquities
He has been an officer of the museum
since 1851.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-11
A MAGNIFICENT GIFT.

Thomas HI. Swope Presents Kansas City
with Land Valued at S25O,OOO.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, June S-Through
the splendid munifcence of Thomas 81.
Swope, an old resident, Kansas City is
the practical possessor of the second
largest single tract of park property
in the United States and becomes the
second city in the world in the rela.
ton of population to park area. The
deeds to a great tract of 1913 acres
of magnificently appointed and most
advantageously situated land for
park purposes were deposited Sat-
urday with President A r Meyer,
of the park board, to be held in
escrow until such time as the city
shall become the actual owner of the
property by virtue of having formally
accepted the princely gift by the prop
er action of its constituted authorities.
Within a.few days Mr.. Swope expects to
purchase 80 acres adjoining this tract,
which he will deed over to the city,
making the total area of the property
!, 400 acres The land is the finest in
jackson county. and is worth easily a
quarter of million dollars.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-11
CONGRESSIONAL
Condensed Report of the Past Weeks Pro-

Condensed Report of the Past Weeks Pro-
ceedineS.
AFTER a debate of three hours on the Cd the
senate passed the rivers and harbors bill over
the presidents veto by vote of 80 yeas 70
nays Those who voted to sustain the veto
were Senators Bate. Chiffon. Hill, Smith and
Villas, all democrats. partial conference re-
port on the naval apprC pra ton bill was made
The motion by MIR. Quay that the senate re-
cede from its amendment reducing the number
OF battleships brought spirited debate.
No final result was reached The house
worked all day clearing up business for nnai
adjournment a partial conference report on
the general deficiency bill was agreed to and
the report on the Murray-Elliott contest case
from South Carolina made. It favorS the seat
ing of Elliott (colored.)
THE senate held busy session the 4th.
The filed cheese bill passed as it came from
the house by 81 to 13 It taxes manufacturers
OF filed cheese 1900 annually. wholesale deal
ers $3.50 and retailers sI2. A long debate took
place on the conference report on the naval
appropriation bill Mr.. Quay's motion to re-
cede on the battle ship disagreement was de-
feated The bill was sent back to conference
49, The house, by a vote of 153 to 80. decided
against the claim of William Elliott, from the
First South Carolina district. and gave the
seat to George w. Murray. Murray is col
ored man, and in the Fifty-First congress was
seated in place of Mr.. Elliott Contested cases
occupied the remainder of the session.
Mr. MORGAN gave the senate spirited re-
vival of the Cuban question on the 5th, after
which most OF the day was spent in waiting Tor
conference agreements on appropriation bills.
Mr.. Morgan urged the adoption OF his resolu-
ton calling on the president for information
of the Americans taken on the Competitor and
now under sentence of death at Havana Mr..
Morgan declared that congress should not ad-
journ without authorizing the president to
send warships to Cuba to demand the release
of the American prisoners. On the suggestion
of Mr.. Sherman the senate went into secret
session. where. after further argument by
Mr.. Morgan. his resolution was placed on the
calendar. =. The house considered election con-
tests, and decided the Rinaker- Downing con-
test from Illinois and Northumberland case
from South Carolina against the sitting demo
Gratis. Rinaker is republican and Martin
republican populist.
THE senate transacted business OF i'm
portance on the 9Th, barely quorum of mem
bers being present. The house passed the
bill of Representative Curtis for the reor-
ganization of affairs in the Indian territory.
The veto message of the president withhold
ing his approval of the deficiency bill was
cefved and after lively debate the house, by
a vote of 149 yeas to 40 nays. sustained the veto
new bill was Immediately reported and
passed by 172 to 10.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-11
THE INDIAN BILL.
Provisions of the Amendment Finally
Adopted-Its Effect.

Provisions OF the Amendment Finally
Adopted-Its Effect.
WASHINGTON, June 5.-The adoption
of the conference report on the Indian
appropriation bill by the senate yes.
terday has the effect of disposing of
the amendment extending the prerog-
atives of the Dawes Indian commission
in the Indian territory, the report hav-
ing already been agreed to in the
house. The advocates of a change in
the land and government systems of
the territory feel that they have made
an important step toward the attain
ment of this purpose. The amend
ment contains among other provisions
the following declaration: sit is here
by declared to be the duty of the
United States to esta blish a govern
ment in the Indian territory which
will rectify the many inequalities and
determinations now existing in said
territory. and afford needful protec.
ton to the lives and property of all
citizens and residents thereof" The
commission is required under the
amendment to make within six months
after the passage of the act a complete
roll of the citizens of the five tribes,
they to accept the rolls of the tribes
already made and to determine the ap.
plications of all other persons claiming
citizenship. An appeal from their de-
cision to the United States district court
is allowed. Included in this list there
is to be roll of freedmen entitled to
citizenship. The commission is also
required to make report to congress
of all losses, tribal and individual, Civ
ing all the facts as to area and amount,
tOpether with the names of the lessons
and lessees. This report is to include
a detailed report as to the excessive
holdings of members Of the tribes.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-11
500 Reward 500.

The readers of this paper viii be pleased
TO learn that there is at least one dreaded
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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-11
KANSAS DELEGATION DIVIDED.
But - Majority of the Democratic Dele
gates Favor Bland for President.

But Majority of the Democratic Dele
gates Favor Bland for PRECEDENT.
TOPEKA, Kan, June 6.-The Kansas
delegation to the national democratic
convention is divided in it's preference
for president. There is not one of the
90 who will support an eastern candi-
date. Richard P. Bland is the choice
of 10, Horace Boies of and Gov. Mat
thews, of Indiana, of 4. Ex-United
States Senator John Martin and David
Overmyer, the leaders in the delega.
ton, are for Mr.. Bland and will make
an effort to give him the solid vote OF
the delegation. Many democrats who
attended the state convention are ia.
gorable to Gov. Matthews because,
they say, he is more conservative
man than Mr.. Bland, and that his
nomination would be more accepta BILE
to the eastern gold standard wing OF
the party.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-11
Col. Moore Need Not Pay.

LAWRENCE, Kan, June 6.-In district
court here the suit of S. S. King against
I'll. L. Moore for pay of services alleged
to be due King for making political
speeches in the campaign when Col.
Moore was elected to congress from the
Second Kansas district. four years ago,
was decided against the plaintiff. King,
the court holding that there was no
contract and that Moore owed King
nothing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-11
FOUGHT WITH HYENAS.
Tanner for Barnum q Bailey Attacked
by Four Savage Beasts.

by Four Savage Beasts.
BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,, June 8-During
a street parade by the Barnum & Bailey
circus here Harlo Northrop. an animal
trainer, who was in cage with four
hyenas, was attacked by them and a
battle ensued, in the presence of many
spectators. Northrop battered out an
eve of one hyena and killed another,
but would have been overcome by the
other two had help not been given by
other circus men. The tanner was bit
ten badly about the face and limbs
aud his condition is critical
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-11
A Newspaper once Wrecked.

WAMEGo. Kan. June 6-The st.
Mary's Journal Office was sacked yes
terday, the press and cases completely
wrecked and the type thrown into the
Kansas river. Editor James Graham
had been attacking a man who is said
to have collected license money from
the saloons, and George Welsh had
threatened to demolish the office. He
is under arrest and cannot get 81, 0OG
bail
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-11
Three for a Dollar.

Three whata Three charmingly executed
posters in colors, drawn by W. w. Dens-
sent free of postage to any address ON re-
ceipt of One Dollar. All who are afflicted
with the ''poster craze'' will Immediately
limited number of the posters will be is
sued. The scarcity of good thing en-
hances its value. Address GEO. n. HEAF-
FORD, General Passenger Agent of the Chi
cago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway, Old
Colony Binding, Chicago. III.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-11
8 Sinking Fund

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is an invigorant without a peer, and will
speedily infuse fresh stamina into an en-
feebled physique. Besides this, it averts
and remedies malaria, and subdues bilious,
kidney, dyspeptic and rheumatic ailments.
The nervous derive great benefit from its
use.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-11
G1adneSS Comes

IHTith a better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that so many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to a constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs. prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
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If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed. If
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may be commended to the most skillful
physicians, but if in need of a laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
.sed and gives most general satisfaction.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-11

DRoPsY is dread disease, but it has lost
its terrors to those who know that r. III.
Green & Sons, the Dropsy Specialists OF
Atlanta, Georgia, treat it with such great
success. Write them for pamphlet giving
full information
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-11

''SoMETIMEs,' said Uncle Eben, s'when
er man asks yer fob advice, what he really
wants is foh yer ter guess his opinion am
tell 1t ter i'm. "-WaShington Star.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-11

'sI think it is mean of you to say that the
count is good for nothing" s'Wen. I sup
pose if You ever go to Paris he will come
in handy as an interpreter. "-Brooklyn
Life.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-11
800 % II utS ISIS, to-
Halls Family Pills are the best.

THE trouble with most people who change
their minds on public questions is that they
cannot understand why every body else
should not do misunderstanding Post
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-11

1 cANNoT speak too highly OF Piso's Cure
w 2ad ST., New York, Oct. %, 1894.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-11

WHEN all is summed up n man never
speaks of himself without loss; his accuSa-
ions of himself are always believed, his
praises Observation-Disclosures
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-11

FITS stopped free and permanently cured.
No hts after first days use of DR.. kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free = trial bottle
d treatise. Dr.. KLINE, 9S3 Arch ST. Phila Pa.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-11

ADvERrIsEMENT- Swiss hotel want
some Munich waiter girls in Tyrolean co:
tune who can speak French. ''-Fiegend
Rlaetter
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-11

''I AM reduced to great extr entities again.
sighed the funny man, as he tossed off an
other joke two involving the Chicago
girl.-Chicago Tribune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-11

THAT which history can best give is thu
enthusiasm which it raises in our hearts
Goethe
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-11

LET your literary compositions be kept
from the public eye for nine years at least.
Horace