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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-08-30
JUDY JORDANS OK BREAKING.

About twenty miles northeast Of Rome
in the heart Of the Leyenge range; rises
Judy's mountain, a lonely peak IN the
midst Of those solitudcs.
On its Southern slope is o little log
cabin surrounded by a little clearing
where reside two OF the quesrest Great
ures in the category Of picturesque pecu-
liar.ties of this wild region.
Bet and Judy Jordan have lived there
and cultivated that sterile tract OF noun
tain side from time immemorial, tho
perfection of independence and the ell
max of the development OF the bacneior
girl.
Long, ago. pr00a'y before the war,
there Is a tradition that Judy had suit
or. as most women have at least once
in their life time. but Bet was so terribly
cross-grained that Judy knew that no
ono else would live with her. so she re-
isctel her lover and made up her mlhu
to remain with Bet and tough 1t out lot
the balance Of their lives.
Age has not seriously affected their
charms. as it was a hopeless task wnere
charms were so scant, nor IS their
tnngth abated, although they are no
longer gay and gidy young creatures.
For wears and years 5hey have bCssed
Hhe inhabitants of the valley, and law
suit is something that they particularly
glory in, s.nce it gives them an opportu-
nifty TO display their prowess both OF
tongue and muscle, and they have never
been known 10 come off second best,
either in a tongue lashing or fisticuif.
Many arr the bailiffs who have felt
tf1e weight Of their Indignation, as well
as their strength Of arm, and in such n
counters the minions of the law are in
variably worsted.
A small head Of scrub cattle is their
mainstay of existence. as they mix them
Slaughter the ste rs for beef, except such
as they wish 70 break TO the cart or the
plow. for they are experts IN lie man
agement Of oxen.
Riding along the narrow road that
leads through narrow defl-s and through
the deep forests Of the Lavender coun-
try. l came suddenly upon the little
clearing where Bet and judy wers en-
gagged in the pleasant pattime OF break
ing 8 steer to the ploW.
They had a couple Of ropss around DIS
horns and che led him Will the Other
walked behind to check ln undue triskl-
ness on the par: Of the little dun brute
who walled his az until cher Whl,s $
shone omfnousiy as he truds d along sui
lenly/ with lowered mead. Bet lead
him with her old white sun bonnet nap.
ping in the breeze and har skirts tucked
no TO her kn-es; Judy following, SINH
larlv arrayed. with long, keen hickory
switch as a psrs12deE. -.
"Cood porn.ng.' said, 7 you seem to
have tough jcD on your hands?'
"How de do" rep..ol B (, curly; "yes
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-08-30
BIB On TIE
'''' VI i DEAR DEPARTED
The Clever Writer'S Experience at a
Country Burial,

IDEALIZING ON A FUNERAL
WHERE MANS FAULTS ARE
NEVER SMOOTHED DOWN
JAMES PHILIP GUDGINS' DEATH,
AS SEEN THROUGH THE EYES
OF HIS SURNvORS-THE VALUE
OF "WEEPINGS" AT COLORED
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES AN
CESTRY AND UNCLE COLES RE-
SPONSIBILITY-THE OLD-FASH-
TONED DARKY AND THE SPADE
LIKE PARSONAGE OF TODAY
Bah CHATS DELIGHTFULLY."- ON
THE IRREGULARITIES OF RUSTIC
CUSTOM DURING THE DAYS OF
MOURNING.
F'rOm our regular correspondent
FLORIDA, Orange Co., n. Y, Aug. &c.
We have had considerable excitment.
There has been a death in the village.
The gentleman who died was no loss 10
the community, but once 1t was known
that he was no longer alive, the pecul-
lar majesty of death surrounded him
and everybody agreed that, after all,
he had been his own worst enemy, and
his faults had hurt nobody but himself.
This is always said about an utterly
worthless man. The announcement Of
the funeral came to us in this form. A
long, lanky ,sublued-looking individu
al. wearing a six hat that had once
been fresh and was now decidedly shah
by-lockng, wreathed, l may say
swathed, in craze, and having two long
weepers at the back. appeared at the
front door. His hands long and ner-
vous were covered by ill-ftting black
cotton gloves. Following the easy
fashion of the house, opened the front
door. He thrust at me without word
a small tray on which reposed a black
bordered epistle. For a moment he was
what the children call "the bad man."
and that he had come for me. and Ike
the young lady described by Mr.. Riley,
I should be snatehed through "the cell
IN before I knOwed what l was about"
At the second glance I saw there was
a rbbon( black one, about the letter,
and the purport Of the whole perform
ance dawned upon NE. With a SOL
emnity that was as sudden as it was
real, I took up the letter. united the RIB
ron and found that on the black-bor-
6sred paper, was written the announce
ment of the death Of James Philip Gud-
gins, aged y, night he rest in peace,
and we were Invited to come to the fu-
neral. l tied up what might be called
the
LITERARY REMAINS OF JAMES
PHILIP
and told the bearer that we would be
there. He looked at me and inquired,
ANY cards?" AT first | was going to
say that would draw to a straight, but
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-08-30
a.IR TORY AND PATRIOT,
OR
Nathan SraSburg's Mission.
BY William Murray Graydon.
Copyrighted, 1856, by VIM. Murray
GrayLOn.
CHAPTER Y.
In Which Nathan Feigns Slum6er 20
save His Life.
CHAPTER Y.

finland me, you rufiansr cried the
prisoner, as he continued TO resist. Il
protes, Tg.nst tbs brutal treatment.
protest against so unjust a sentence.
EN- not SPY. / am a nCD-c0mbatant,
and entitled 20 freedom. L was sent TO
en-s country On legal and private mat
Iar 10y my employers. the firm OF Shars-
wood & Freeman"
JUS then one CT the soldiers. losing
patience, struck the man a blow be-
tween the eyes that felled him to the
-eor. he was 100 stunned to make any
further resistance or appeal, and his
clp-crs flung him into the room and
slammed the door.
"Lad-that-Ila--aiu'c the lawyer
clap you spoke of" inquired Barnabas,
As he observed NaJlan's agitation.
The very same, Nathan cried eX-
Ci-ed.y. Moan Waxp my Of London.
Who came To- the indian queen Jhat
night|
The man who wanted Information OF
your father and Major L8ngdon.' God
uey asked incredulousIy
Yes; that's the Cne,' exclaimed Ma
than. "I'm sure be can clear up the
mystery. 1 must speak 10 him right
away"
Taa lad was too excited to know what
ae was doing, and before his friends
could check him ne made a rush for the
door Of the inner room. But the officer
IN c0maud OF the fOrt-an ill-featured
sargeant-gaye aim a push and sent him
Keeling back.
'What are YOU doing here?' he de-
mandsd. And you?' he added, turning
10 Barnabas and Godfrey. and regarding
them with angry suspicion.
Barnabas briefly explained and tho
sergeant was. somewhat Modified when
De learned that the strangers were fu-
g.uves from wyoming. Its all right"
he grumbled, but you had no call 10
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-08-30

rfere with my duty. Do you know
.sq. sDv Wonder? The lad here spoke
rle ~qme be gives himself-NOah Wax
penny
"Spy?" exclaimed Barnabas.
yes. man. 1 say SOY. I've just given
him q trial and tomorrow morning he
hangs"
"What proof have You Of his guilt?'
PLENTY" declared the sergeant. And
didn't he have q paper on his person
with the written name Of Major General
Iang5on. an officer in the British army?
There were TWO other names, but the
frs one was enough. It's plain as day
Irrt that the man was sent out TO SPY
the frontier forts along here. I've
found him guilty, and I'm going 10
hang him.
you'll repent Il, if you do Barna-
has said uuie-ly. You'd better hold
the man. an report on his case. There
eu't enough evidence TO hang him, an
what's more, you haven't got the au-
la0r.ty."
Man. I have got the authority"
Numbered Sergeant Murdoch. who was
q hard headed and obstinate Sc1tchman
very So, m his ways, and with an eXag-
geratei idea Of his powers. I'm in
charge Of this fort, and what / say Is
military law The spy hangs at day
break. and III not report the case after
w3rjs-
~5r. YOU surely won't hang this pris-
oner2' Interrupted Nathan. "He is not
q spy. and / can prove IT, Let me ask
YOU one question. Was Richard Stan
brry's name on that pap-r?
eyes" growled the sergeant n a
zone of sudden suspicion.
"Well. Captain Richard St2nbury is
my father" cri=d Nathan. 'gEd ne is an
officer I'm Washingtou's army.
Chen you're the lad the spy was
bound up the river 20 look for, accord
IN 10 Che yarn ne tells, exclaimed the
sergeant. There's SOmetnlnS Wrong
hers. I'm thinking I'll have 10 put You
under arros--aye. and your companions
tee"
.Nrnsenser' Mustered Barnabas. This
fo1t.,v has gone fUr enough. Don't You
Know me any more Murdoch? Have
M. furgot Barnatas Outer who was
,.--y~-e risN. here I'm y0ur own COM
-,erv. at For. Hunter. after Br3dc0ck $
fsf7t2 Twenty years is long ume
hut YOU amt changed mucl-
Man. I'm glad 60 see you. cried the
s.rea ant. his gr.zzled iace breaking into
l..sro.le. Ave, / recognize your leilu
nov And you can youcd Tor tl-S lad
'..,f.. n nv ufe." declared Barnaoas.
.A1- what's more. I kin vCucn that tIe
man I'm -lcre amt q SPY.
.youIi have 90 prove it 20 my S2Jls-
,-....oD said the rseauI St.itiy
.r can prove anything. replied Bar
....s ..bteouse It's good bit OF a mys-
~ Bus the plain facts Oh u, mats l.
-.,- rs we know, are tAeso, 1'' ili''l-
~-ufer. Noah WaXpenny. was sent
5ore from England on ieSli 6uSi-
-ssYt over TO find Richard SIAN
-n' also this Major Langdon
t,r there's aGy connection 0etWiNC
,.o :s mo. fur me 70 sly. Bnt this
=. rs-.9in. yOur prisoner amt o
A., Won admit yourself that the
mas so1liu' up the river TO search
c..- contain : 3nbuy son mere RE
,.'..,- r.ye learned that ,h9 Captain was
C-cd or q prisoner. an '-~- GAG '-'~ -'''"
e5-s 10 wyoming
.Ar7 no expacted 90 mse. me among
+bare.urrlng fug.tves. interrupted IA
---- ,g.o sure tha,'s the way Cd u.
..,rr,s. Goes ne want vita YOU! d.
r.svfed Sergeant Murdoch.
81 esn,- I'm vcu any NOR 1han Bar
rsF,s has told YOU" repl.st Nathan.
nTrs n Iegal and priva-e m~A er-I am
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-08-30

certain Of that much. But if you viii
Let me see Noah WaXpsnny ne may be
able and willing 10 explain the mystery.
Please let me speak to him at once,
won't YOU s.r?"
Ne: l won't" snapped the sergeant.
Il don't want another rumpus around
here. You haven't proved the mans IN
nOcence. and the sentence o. death still
Stands. And thcn there was a third
name on the paper
Lee me see IT, Murdoch" interrupted
B2rnabaS
I've no objection" replied the SER
geant, after brief hesitation.
lie and Barnabas Withdrew privately
to one corner CT the room, and as The
latter examined the paper that was put
INFO his hands he started visibly, and
his eyes opened wide with establishment.
For some minutes ne and the sergeant
cCnyersed earnestly IN whispered tones
and then they came forward.
Lads" said Barna0as, my old COM
rad= las asrsed to let US see the pris-
Oner in the morning. We must have
patience till then"
AYE, you can see him in the morn
ing" cOrrObOrated Sergeant Murdoch,
but unless the interview clears up the
mystery and proves the spy's innocence
he hangs before breakfast. I'm a man
CT my word, and you can c0un, on what
I say"
Darkness was now coming on rapidly,
and while the sergeant went into an adj
joining room 10 fetch light, Nathan
found an opportunity Of drawing Barna-
has aside. you saw the paper ne
whispered. Did it contain any clue?"
None at all lad
And whose was the third name?"
I'm tell you again" Barnabas an
swered evasively, and in a strange tone
Of voice. Have patience till morning,
and I'm thinking all will turn out right.
Meanwhile, let the matter drop, and
don't speak-hush! here comes Murdoch
back"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-08-30

Buck, that's our other work
tuck the ,hol.er horn. or .r s
CT, right here in The heart a. ..-
an we've get TO try TO l- -~
little dun cuss 10 Tie blow
along, Judy"
wouldn't it be better
help you?' e
"Durn the men; they . ..-..
l haint never Lad to- c-r
an | don't 'Spec- 10. Ill ~
break the widest bun +, .
mountains than 20 try
sense. / hairt never orf
yit but what done it b.t.
i'm up, Judy" H-.
1T last they succeed F f-.,....
animal into position and
harness him 20 the 1.o-
so worried by the pray.c d
ne permitted Judy to DIT
harness over his neck ana
string and hook the
Now, Judy. yen X
plOw handles an I'll g.
Git up, you littlo d.r.-
cried Bet, and save him
hickory.
/ nc OK moved OH fer
cutting his eye around. 81
"aiiihg a.ter MIN. and
maze OH with a series a..
wou-u nave done cI-I.
cHd[ Esr'
" "a, you burned i
buJ me sentence
% ; luck her 100 ul
IAN iehSln, Wniie iao a.,
Jew steps, and turn.r
at her with lowered Bread.
l. Ihousht tls woman
sn7 sprang TO nst
nina Jump l-e at
dragging the pI5" az.
July you are --e
-ure that ever IV.d. WINS.
sake ulGn y'' nos.
rope! mere yo! 'e
E'tie Delst 10 destroy
cotton an made Do -rr.r
you hold that Jaa 1T' t.
you let go them l..r
thunders.
~ you tAihS
EA2n XIII axe
1uuy' l ,Di'
break the DFlndic.
Beast what shove
eyes but what the
m.
1 II tell you "h..-
1ou know. tla-s me
BUCK 20 gi1 MIN u9e,..
she look ON Nor L.-
and defriy duDDlIns L 70
strings behind his horns wh
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-08-30

Bed hands ar'
washed in oatr
some fine Oatmea
about IN hour
morning nee The
ever. require 90
OF n soon turns
agreeable. For
harsh hands. o.
limo may DE- So.
warm water you
member 20 remoF.
be furnished.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-11
He Had Worms.

He had 'em in his wheat, and they
we're threatening to cut the yield from
35 to 34a bushels to the acre. The
Claflin Leader tells who he is and how
he managed to beat the early bird,
and catch the worms. as follows:
ga. Dolechek, of near Dubuque has
got after the worms in his wheat in
great shape. He rigged up a header
reel, two cultivator wheels and box.
With this contriYance he drove through
the field, sweeping thousands of worms
off the wheat and into the box. It is
said Mr.. Dolechek gathered 80 bushels
of worms in one day. His neighbors,
who were also bothered with the pests,
followed his example, and the farmers
in that vicinity claim they have saved
at least half of their wheat by this
novel scheme. A Kansas farmer can
overcome almost any obstacle, if he
makes up his mind to do it."
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-11
Two Big Shows.

Dick 2. Sutton, with his famous
company, will give two exhibitions,
only, at Great Bend, Thursday and
Friday, June 11th and 18th, presenting
the old historic play, Uncle Toms
Cabin" Travelling in our own special
cars enables US to secure and maintain
the best people in the profession, al
lowing us to present to the public the
best production of the old play that
could be had. You will be pleased.
Be sure and bring the children Thurs
day night and see little Eva in Uncle
Toms Cabin, also, KING the largest
and strongest dog in the world; be
takes an important part in the play :
Tent, Band. Tom, two cars. Don't
forget the date. Thursday night, June
18th.
Friday night, a pleasing comedy, "a
Farmer in the City, Don't fail to see
the comic people in this play. Admis-
sion 10 and zoe. Come one, come al
and enjoy good evenings entertain
ment.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-11
County Commissioners.

In the meeting of the board of county
con missioners last week the following
action was taken:
The board informally agreed not to
make appointment to fill vacancy,
caused by the death of Thomas Harper,
3rd district, until July meeting.
Valuation of personal property in
the several townships equalized as fol-
lows:
VALUATIONS RAISED.
Walnut Horses per
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-11
GREAT BEND KANSAS, THURSDAY, JUNE IL, 1896.

cent, cattle per cent. mules per cent,
wagons 80 per cent, carriages 80 per
cent.
Wagons 80 per cent,
carriages 40 per cent.
Great Bend-Horses 10 per cent, cat
tie per cent. wagons 80 per cent.
Pawnee Rock-Mules Is per cent.
Eureka-Mules 20 per cent, cattle 5
per cent, carriages 25 per cent.
Wagons 10 per cent.
Observation-Disclosures 12a per cent.
cattle 5 per cent.
Clarence-Wagons 35 per cent, car
riages 20 per cent.
Cleveland-Horses1 124 per cent, cat
tie per cent, carriages 20 per cent.
Albion-Cattle 5 per cent.
Beaver-Horses 5 per cent, cattle 10
per cent, mules 20 per cent, carriages
so per cent.
Lakin-Mules per cent.
Logan-Wagons Is per cent.
South Bend-Wagons 35 per cent,
carriages so per cent.
Union Horses 10 per cent, mules 10
per cent, wagons so per cent.
Wheatland-Carriag So per cent.
improvements on real estate in Fair
view township were rails ed 25 per cent.
and improvements in Pawnee Rock
township were raised 100 per cent ex-
cept in the town of Pawnee Rock, not
changed.
Albion-Improvements raised so per
cent; on valuations less than S5, 100
per cent.
Beaver-Improvem raised so per
cent.
Walnut-Improvements on land
raised 10 per cent.
Comanche-Land raised 5 per cent.
acknowledgements on land
raised so per cent.
Bonds of The j. V. Brinkman Co.
Bank, and Farmers & Merchants Bank,
repositories OF county funds, approved
In matter Of road petition of John
Kawolsky ct al, prayer of petitioners
granted, and John Herter, Robert
Smart and Albert Danebohm appointed
viewers, to meet at the house of j. h
Brewer on the 26th day of June and
view said road, giving all parties 9
hearing, and report their action to the
board of county commissioners on July
9Th, 1895.
Official bonds of E. E. Pursell, South
Bend township, constable, and W. A
Brown, justice of the peace of Fair
view township, approved.
Board adjourned to meet Thursday
June II. 1896.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-11

While the republican slate, as given
exclusively in the DEMOCRAT last
week, will go through practically whole,
possibility of slight crack being made
in it. The Office of clerk of the court
may go to VIM. Brueser instead of Bob
Bailey. In any event the nomination
will go TO Great Bend man-it is too
fat for any republican farmer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-11

gathered in Topeka last week in the
grandest and most enthusiastic con-
vention ever held in the state. They
were practically of one mind on the
financial issue, and even the few dele
gates present who had not yet been
able to see the advantage Of declaring
for the "dOllar of our daddies," were
earnest and untiring in their efforts to
harmonic all past differences. to unite
the true party of the people in this, the
most eventful year in the history of
the nation.
The anti 16-to-1 element was given
the temporary ore snization without
dissenting voice on the part of the ma
jority, each delegate present being
fully satisfied that while differing upon
the one question of free coinage Of sill
yer, all were honest in their convic-
tions, and each desirous first of all for
the success of democracy and the dis
enthrallment of plutocracy.
Hon John G. Sheridan. as tempor-
ary chairman, delivered a most elo-
quent address and was accorded the
closest attention by the convention
which was overwhelmingly opposed to
his ideas on the money question. Per
manent chairman, Judge J. D. Nc
Cleverty, was given the same attention
by the anti-silver minority, aud when
it came to the selection of delegates
practically no opposition was made to
any of the delegation.
Senator John Martin was recog-
niZed by all as the proper man to head
the delegation to Chicago. When it
Oyermeyer, the delegates from all over
the state forgot that there existed a
county named Shawnee which had de-
ciared that Mr.. Overmeyer should not
go on the delegation. His nomination
was the occasion of one Of the most
spontaneous and enthusiastic ovations
ever accorded a popular leader.
In the 7th district there were three
candidates brought out, viz: Hon. c.
f. Diffenbacher of Great Bend, Hon
j. H. Haymaker of Wichita, ard Leslie
1. Purcell Of Lakin. Messrs. Diffen
bacher and Haymaker were elected as
delegates, and Mr. Purcell and J. M
Wilson of Meade county as alternates
Barton county is justly proud of the
recognition given Hon. G. F. Diffen
bacher of this city by the delegates o.
the 7th congressional district. Whil,
the contest was close between him an(
Leslie Purcell, and the loyal friends o
each did untiring work for their favor
ties. it ts just and appropriate that th
man who has spent thirty or NOR
years of his life in the democratic har
ness should at this time be sent witt
the wise men of the party to counse
together for :he country's good. Les
lie Purcell is royal good fellow,
recognized leader among the youn
democrats of the west end of the dis
trlct. and he and his friends gracefull
acknowledge that his defeat for frs
place by Mr.. Diffenbacher detract
none from his worthiness of the posi-
tion.
A full list of delegates, with the pla
form and instructions, can be foun
on the inside pages of this weeks DEs
OCRAT.
County Commissioners.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-11

The Tribune suggests that Ellinwood
should have her refreshment stands
well scattered on the 4th, to prevent a
possible repetition of the recent scenes
at Moscow, where $500 people were
trampled to death in the rush for re-
freshments. For the protection of the
good prohibition editor of the Tribnne,
we hope the suggestion Will be heeded.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-11

Harvest wages this summer will be
about $1.25 and board. Most farmers
think there is help enough in the
county to handle the crop, although up
in the northwest part of the. county
some outsiders will probably be shipped
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-11

How would it do to cross strawber-
ries with milkweed, so as to raise
strawberries and cream? Or, plant
sorghum seed with buckwheat. so as to
caise pancakes and molasses? This is
suggestion from our agricultural ed
itOI
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-11

d. A. Banta, one of the ablest attor-
neys OF this county, hes withdrawn
from the race for county attorney be-
fore the republican convention Satur-
day. Mr.. Banta can see through a
brick wall without the aid of the \
rays. He can also congratulate him
self that the bosses will not have him
to play horse with this year.