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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-10-23

Hats and caps for ladies' and children
latest style and prices lower than the
,t,u est. Arthtpy & Whiscnant,
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-10-23
10000 DOL la RS |
That is the amount of Dress Goods, Clothing, Shoes
Hats, Jeans an Notions have for you to select
from. Never in the
HISTORY - OF - UNION
was such array of Novelties and Staples spread
before YOU Our three experienced buyers spent
READY MONEY I'M HAND

scoopcd in many choice values, buying for Four
Large Stores We went direct to the agents, there
by saving the jobbers middleman's profits.
Our line of Dress Goods surpassed by any house
in South Carolina and theprices 25 per cent cheap
er than YOU buy them in the cities.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-07-23
Get into the band wagon by order
ing the DEMOCRAT until after election
-25 cents pays the bill.

The News published call for a
meeting at the court house last Thurs
day night to organize Mckinley club,
but neither its editor or reporter
thought enough of the matter to be
present. A club was organized how
ever, with the following officers: Pres
ident, 3. c. Bailey: LIST V. P, E. B.
Smith; End v. p, E. P. Smith; Sec,
]. "A. Townsley; Asst Sec, F. E.
Brown; Treasurer, W. I. Mendenhall.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-07-23

Sam Mclean has been i'll for some
time, at his home in Albion township.
so i'll that he could not attend to his
crops. Last week fifteen or twenty of
the neighboring farmers turned ont
with teams and cuitivators and at
tended to putting Sans corn in good
condition. That's the kind of citizens
Albion township is composed of-lone
flourish fair Albion.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-07-23
PERSONAL POINTS.

Mrs. Belle NJ. Wood is home from
Chicago.
Shelly Winget was down to hear
Jerry. Saturday.
FL. C. WEIGH, father of w. B., left
for the east Monday.
Bob Warren returned to Hutchin-
son Monday evening.
Wv. n. Rice, of north Albion, was
in the city last Friday.
John H. Bement was down from
Pawnee Rock, Tuesday.
Prof. Barber will live in the War
rem residence, west side.
Miss May McTaggart is spending
the hot season in Colorado.
y Frank Dell has so far recovered as
to be able to be out again.
John Stockwell, of Clafin, was do
ing business in town Thursday.
Miss Floy Gilmore returned from
Kansas City the first of the week.
Mrs. Charley Beye visited friends
in Ellinwood a few days last week.
= Pete Doherty, of Eilinwood, went
down to the Oklahoma ranch, Monday.
Miss Mary Mcdowell went to Col
orado on a visit. the latter part of last
week.
Ed Morton, of Halstead, visited
with Station Agent Robertson, the first
of the week.
Ada and Frank Brinkman. of Lar
ned, visited friends in this city the first
of the week.
= Mrs. Mary Riedel, of Olmitz, re-
turned last week from visit to rela-
tives in Oregon.
+ Mr.. and Mrs. Boyle who have been
visiting with John O'Brien's, leave for
the east this week.
Jesse James was quite sick the first
of the week. Mrs. James is away, on
a visit to Urbana, Ills.
Miss Susie Long returned home
from Chicago last week, where she has
been for several years.
Jake and John Stroskopf were
down from Beaver township last Mon
day. They report big rain there Sat
urday.
L. A. Officer and wife, of Colorado,
visited with Mr.. Officers sister, Mrs.
J. A. REIN, the latter part of the
week.
Geo. O'Brien and wife were up
from the east part of the state on
visit to the old folks, the first of the
week.
Prof. G. P. Dawson, county super
intendent of schools for Reno county,
was visitor at the Barton county nor
NAL Monday.
G.. E. Black, druggist, of Pueblo,
Colo, was in the city few day visit
ing with the family of W. H. Zuta.
vern. his uncle.
Miss Edith Freeland, who has been
visiting with the family of her cousin,
F. A. Freeland, returned hume to Lar.
ned last Thursday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-07-23
Commissioners Proceedings.

The insurance policies court house and Jail
having expired the board proceeded to insure with
the several companies represented in Great Bend
10000 fire insurance and Sc, 600 cyclone as per
policies in Office of county clerk
The following rebates from valuation assessment
roll of 1896 were ordered. viz:
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-07-23
Jean Burgess Utterbaek.

DIED-At l a. NJ, June 80, 1896,
Jean Burgess, aged Is months, young
est son of Mr.. and Mrs E. M. Utter
back, of Nickerson, Kansas Their
many friends in this county will regret
to learn of their sad affection. From
the Nlckerson Argosy we take the fol-
lowing notice:
Only little life of thirteen months.
but that was long enough to Irvine
around the heart strings of the parents
SO closely that the separation is one of
actual pain. The little brothers will
miss Jean, as will also the loving heart
OF his sister, but to the parents is left
to know the deep darkness that falls
on heart and home when a little life
goes out forever. No! not forever. for
Jesus says: ''Of such is the Kingdom
of Heaven, Jean is not lost; his par
ents know right where to find him.
when life's fitful fever is over.
The funeral services were conducted
at the home by Rev. and Mrs. Pollord
Wednesday morning, after which.
amid beautiful flowers, the precious
form was laid to rest in Wildmead
cemetery.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-07-23

The prohibition issue seems to be
dead. The people are demanding a
re-hearing on the question, and will
never be satisfied until they have It."
remarks the good editor of the Evening
News. Welil Well! Well! I'll be
dogonedi
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-07-23

Board directed that valuation tout lott Forest
Park addition to ElIinwood be raised $50.
In the matter of road petition of John Kawalsky
and others viewers reported fayorably and recon-
mended that the said road be located per petit
ton. whereupon the report OF viewers was approved
by the board and road declared located accordingly
and county clerk directed to notify township trus-
tee Of Comanche township to cause said road to be
opened to public travel, and that viewers, Robert
Smart, John Herter and Albert Donnebohm, be al
lowed fees In amount of 81, each, warrants drawn.
Ordered by the board that County Attorney G.
W. Nimocks be and is hereby authorized to settle
with the bondsmen of L. NJ. Knisely, releasing
them, aud said bondsmen from all liability in the
case upon the payment of all costs, both criminal
and civil in the case of State L. NJ. Knisely and
State VS. Knisely and others. it being understood
and agreed that said G. w. Nimocks, county at
torney may at his discretion accept notes from said
bondsmen, payable or before one year from this
date with good and sufficient security said notes to
bear interest at the rate of cent from this dBte
The board after careful consideration. having con-
cuded that cattle had been assessed too high by the
several township trustees, reduction OF 10 per
cent was ordered and county clerk diretced to
change assessment rolls accordingly.
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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-07-23
Wanted Idea ! $ ~ s? -: o.

Write JOHN WEDEERBURN q CO, Patent Attor-
Eeys, Washington, D. c. for their &feO0 prize cRer
sad list OF two hundred inventions wanted
The St. Johns herald., 1896-10-03
Ohio.

The Columbus Record says: Hun- dreds of republicans who are also for silver are coming over to Bryan in this city and county, According to ex-re- publicans themselves there are not less than 1,500 in this county alone. In many cases the converts are not allow ed to come out openly, but they are for Bryan just the same.
 The Columbus Call of the 17th says |: Hon. Henry c. Taylor has retired as chairman of the republican county ex- ecutive committee. He knows a poht- ical cyclone when he sees it coming.
 There are more members of the Bry- an club in Painesville than there were ever democratic votes cast in Lake county. There are dozen other clubs besides
 A conservative estimate puts Bryan's gain in the western reserve over the vote last year, at 10000 and it is more likely to be 25,OO0 The silver wave is sweeping everything before it up there.
 The democratic state committee is sending out over 10000 documents each day, but the demand is more than twice as great as the supply. More than 1000 Bryan clubs are organized in the state and each is calling for silver literature.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-10-03
THEIR PLATFORM.
The Republican Principles as
 Enunciated at Phenix.

Enunciated at Phenix.
 The following is the full text of the platform of principles adopted by the late Republican Terri sorial convention held at Phenix:
 Resolved, That the unrestricted control of the government by the Democratic party has been record of unparalleled incapacity and diSas- ter. They have ruthlessly sacrificed indispen- sable revenue, entailed an unnecessary deficit, and borrowed money for ordinary expenses, piling up the public debt in times of peace. They have forced an adverse balance of trade and reversed all the measures and results of successful Republican rule.
 Resolved, That every consideration of public safety deman ds that the government shall be rescued from the hands of those who have shown themselves incapable to,eonduct it. and shall be restored to the party which for thirty years administered it with unequalsd success.
 Resolved, That we believe the first and most important question before the people is the tariff. We believe that the policy of protecting American industIics is the foundation aud bull wark of American development and prosperity. We demand such an equitable tariff upon for eign imports which come into competition with
 
 equate revenue for the necessary expenses of the government. but will protect American la- bor and products. We favor the restoration of tariff on wool equal to that existing under the Mckinley bill.
 Resolved, That Protection and Reciprocity are twin measures of Republican policy. Dem- ocratc rule has struck down both, and both must be restored Protection for what we pro- duce--Free admission for Eecessaries of life which we do not produce Reciprocity agree ments of mutual interests which gain open mar kets for us in return for opeu markets to others. Protection builds up domestic industries and trade and secures our own markets for our selves. Reciprocity builds up our trade with foreign nations and finds an outlet for our sur plus.
 esolved, That we endorse the National Re- publican platform, as enunciated at St. Louis, without any reservation whatsoever. While we are believers in bimetallsm, we believe that the Republican party is the only true friend of silver, and will legislate in such a manner as will be favorable to the coinage of silver with out disturbing the business interests of the country. We regard the silver plank in the Ma t.onal Democratic platform as simply 8 subter- fuge invented to confuse the people and divert their attention from the true issue before them in this campaign which is legislation upon the tariff question.
 Resolved, That we endorse the course of our Delegate to Congress, Hon N O. Murphy, and We believe that the people of Arizona have been well and ably represented by him. His labors have always been in the interest of his constit uents.
 Resolved, That it is the sense of this Conyen- ton that Arizona ought to be admitted to state. hood as we believe 1t would be of great benefit to our commonwealth, and we demand our ad mission to the sisterhood of states in this Union without further equivocution or delay.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-10-03
Wrong Side Before.

That was rather good story told last evening by Mark Smith about his opponent, Jim DoraD, who for twenty years has preached silver, but who IS now the republican candidate on the gold standard ticket for delegate. He likened Jim unto the man who was sleeping in hotel when the fire alarm was sounded. The man jumped out of bed and in his haste got his trowsers on wrong side before. Presently the proprietor rushed at him and asked ''are you hurt?" The fellow took a look at himself and said "I do not feel any pain, but look how I am twisted" '"
 This brought down the crowd, as the candidate has certainly warped his former self out of shape to get on 8 gold platform
The St. Johns herald., 1896-10-03
KILLED AT CONGRESS.
Arthur l.. White of Phenix Fa-
 tally Injured,

The following account of the fatal accident to Arthur l.. White, of Phe. nix, weather observer, is from the Phe- nix Republican
 Mrs. Arthur White returned yester- day morning from Prescott with the re- mains of her husband, who was killed Sunday ill the Congress mine.
 The funeral was held yesterday at 3 o'clock from the undertaking parlors of Randall & Davis. Rev. Cal Ogburn con- ducted the services, both at the under taking establishment and at the grave The pall-bearers were Sumner Hackett, Ira P. Smith, Bruce Perley, Thomas German. Walter Holbrook and George Scott. Several friends of the deceased attended the funeral.
 The exact particulars of the death of Mir. White are as follows: MT. White and wife and another gentleman were visiting the mine under ground. They were on their way to the surface in an empty car when a runaway car was heard rapidly descending the incline upon them. The gentleman who was with Mir. White caught Mrs. White in his arms and jumped from the car to the side of the track. Both escaped unhurt. MI. White remained in the car and few seconds after the runa- way car collided with the car in which MT. White was riding, He was caught between the cars and both his sides crushed. Death must have been in- stantaneous.
 The cause of the accident is hard to properly place. Some miners were load ing coupleof cars on the 40O-foot level of the incline. It is thought that the wheel blocks must have slipped and the cars started downward on the run of destruction.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-10-03

Will the East Secede |?

The views of the eastern gold men are we'll illustrated in an article con- tributed to the Nineteenth Century by W. L. Alden, which contains the fol- lowing remarkable language:
 The average western American is a Jan of unbounded energy, unbounded self conceit and unbounded ignorance. It is to the ignorant west that the United States owe the greenback folly, the protectionist delusion and the sill yer craze.
 The possibilities are at present in fa- vor of the election of Mckinley. But a defeat of the sllverites this year sim ply postpones their victory for four brief years.
 That the free and unlimited coinage of silver means the utter ruin of the east, goes without saying. When the silverites gain possession of the federal government, the east must sbmit, with what grace it can master, to complete and hopeless bankruptcy, or it must withdraw from the Union and endeavor to maintain it's independence by arms. Exchange.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-10-03
THE YELLOW CANDIDATE,

We give space this week to the full text of the platform adopted by the late Republican Territorial convention. A perusal of the document will show that the Republican party of Arizona has switched from the position taken last spring, and is now a straight gold bug orya ization. The same conyen- ton nominated A. J. Doran, of Plnal county. as candidate for delegate to congress. At this distance from the place of holding the convention, we are rather puzzled at this action. We are somewhat surprised at any territorial political organization adopting series of resolutions of such 8 pronounced yellow tinge, and can only be accounted for by the hope of rewards in the shape | of liberal slices of pie to be distributed from the Mckinley counter. The con.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-10-03
Keep it In Mind.

The following paragraph from an ar- ticle which appeared in the London Times and Echo of July 19, 1896, sets forth startling fact which ought to be called to mind by every voter Tn the United States W hen he goes to the polls next November:
 "If the single gold standard can be forced in South America and Asia as it has been since 1873 forced on North America and Europe, gold must inevit- blv appreciate to at least four times it's present absurd value; or to put it oth- arwlse, commodities must decline to one fourth of the present prtce and la- Dor, all over the world, be crucifed as
The St. Johns herald., 1896-10-03
No More Party Servitude.
1Salt Lake Herald l

lSalt Lake Herald
 The manner in which MT. Bryan is being greeted in hls tour through the states shows that something more than idle curiosity impels the people to turn out by the tens of thousands to hear him. It is indisputable evidence that the people are doing a good deal of thinking, are sesrching for information with the ultimate object of voting to subserve their best interests. Flagi- tious robbery and capitalistic aggres- sion have combined to awaken popular intelligence. and the result of this will be that the masses of the people will go to the polls thoroughly fortified against party prejudice, and prepared to a man to vote an intelligent ballot. Much of the evil of which the people complain is the logical result of party servitude. Party lines have so doml- hated public sentiment i'll the past that people have incontlnently submitted to the most grievous wrongs rather than dissolve the bonds of affinity between themselves and their party. No one has benefited more by this than the capitalistic element. Capitalists, real izing the strength and adhesive prop ties of party prejudice, have, while the people were clingiug to imaginary prin- ciples, beat the tomtoms with one hand and gone through the peoples pocket with the other. The result of this land it is evitable) is that while this farce comedy was being rendered the few were rapidly acquiring vast wealth and the many were being slowly, yet surely, reduced to poverty. But the end of party slavery is at hand. It has had long reign, but it is over. The multitudes that are giving audience to MT. Bryan bear testimony to well de- fined revolution in public sentiment. Rising from the horizon is a storm which will burst forth in November and sweep away every symbol of monopo- listic sovereignty. The American peo- pie are patient and tolerant, but when 8 public wrong becomes impeditlve, be- comes cumbersome and menacing, they rise with unan1mity and dispassion- ately, but effectively, stamp it out for ever.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-10-03
Wheat Goes UD.

The highest price of the season was reached in New York on the 23d inst. The wheat market wound mp It's sess- ion on the 24th inst. with straight advance of Pc bushel. The rise was attended by intense excitement. Near ly all she crowd had sold wheat early in the day on the idea that the bull movement was over and prices had dropped about 4c. Under the pressure some of the local crowd stood losses of to % a bushel Tn getting the wheat back. Of the total future transactions of 5,3SOOOO bushels, the bulk was made in the last hour. Prices closed with the highest price of the present cam paipn,-EX.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-10-03

Statehood stands with Arizona next to the cause of silver. Both may be se- cured with the election of Bryan and a democratic delegate to congress. Mark Smith spoke for the free coinage of sll- yer in the halls of congress eIght years ago. He has also on all occasions ad- vocated statehood with all the vigor possible. The election of republican or populist for delegate would probably defer admission indefinitely. This is not political contest, but one of meas ures and common sense fnesse. The friends of silver and statehood should stand together.-GaZette'
The St. Johns herald., 1896-10-03
Business Situation.

Bradstreet's of the 25tb inst. says:
 "In eastern jobbIng circles the feel ing is one of increasing confidence. There is more doing in some staple lines: noticeably at the east and at southern cities. In most other instan' ces purchases continue for immediate wants only. There is little expectation of general revival of business prior to the election.
 The total number of business fail- ures throughout the United States is 32l this week, compared with 315 last week, 19S in 1895, 204 in 1894 and 2S2 in 1893.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-10-03
rh o niontnootnsof tha Ar,zona das-

The giant cactus of the Arlzona des- erts is very valuable plant for the Indi- ans. From 1t the aborigines make fer mented drink. It's fruit furnishes food. The food cannot be eaten fresh is dried and used at leisure. The tough dried ribs of this big plant serve some of the Indians for a framework on which to construct the mud roofs of their hous- es, as well as for material for household furniture, traps and coops. Indian graves are also covered with parts of this cactus. Where it is impossible to obtain water antelope and rabbits of the desert eat certain kinds of cactus fruit and leaves, Even the coyote, SUD- posed to be carnIverous animal, will eat cactus fruit and is despoiler of watermelon patch, the coyote Is much dreaded by the Arizona ranchers-L. A. Times.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-10-03
OLD FRIENDS.
David Banks Sic.

David Banks Sickles.I There are no friends like old friends. And none so good and true: We greet them when We meet them, AS roses greet the dew No other friends are dearer
 Though born of kindred mold; And while we prize the new Gnes, We treasure more the old. There are no friends like old friends, Where'er we dwell or roam. In lands beyond the ocean.
 Ornear the bounds of home; And when they smile to gladden., Or sometimes frown to guide, We fondly wish those old friends Were always at our side. There are no friends like old friends, To help us with the load That all must bear 8ho journey Ger nfe's uneven road; And when unconquered sorrows The weary hours invest, The kindly words of old friends Are always found the best. There are no friend like old friends. To calm our frequent fears, When shadows fall and deepen Through life's declining years; And when our faltering footsteps Approach the Great Divide. We'll long to meet the old friends Who wait the other side
The St. Johns herald., 1896-10-03

The Santa Fe, Prescott & PhenIx railway. with the Santa Fe route. is the shortest and quickest route to Denver. Kansas City, St Louis, Chicago a all points east
 The scenic line of Arizona The best route to California The only North and South line in Arizona 70 the Grand Canon of the Colo rado, Terrified Forest Great Pine Forest. Cliff Dwell ings, Great Salt River Valley and other points of interest. .
 Through tickets 10 all points in the United States Canada and Mexico.
 All the comforts and conyenicnces of first class road with superb equi ment,
 No. 4makes connections at Ash Fork with \. & r vestibuled limited No. for the east. This is the inesttrain west of Chicago. No. connects with A. x P No 2frOm the west Persons de- string to stay over at Ash Fork VIII hnd the best of accomm odations at Fred Harvey hotel
 No 2 makes close connections at Ash Fork with A. & P trains No. and 4. A. X F No ] reaches San Francisco at 1915 a. m. second morning.
 No. and 2 connects at Jerome Junction with trains of U, V. d P. By. for Jerome,
 Connect at Prescott with stage ltneS for all principal mining camps; at Congress with stage lines for Harqua Hala stanton and Yarnell; at Phoenix with the Phoenix & Maricopa Ky. for points ou the S. P. Ky,
 This line is The best route to the Or at Salt River valley. For information regarding this valley and the rich mining section tributary to this road address GEO. NJ. SARGENT. G F. A F. Nj. MURPHY, R. WE LS,
 Pres & Gen Man. Assist. Gen Man.