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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-09-21

The large hotels of the larger cities are
tremendous power for evil where they
might DO missionaries for all that is good
In art. Tho nouveaux riches from the
smaller cities and the we'll to do of the
larger towns coming to the metropolis put
up at the widest famed hostelries and ac-
cept as the gospel Of best taste-'art, !"
they call it-whatever manifestations of
apocryphal judgment they sec there. A
massive pile Of architectural gingerbread
Is the exterior to an interior of equally
meaningless frippery. Gaudy ceilings,
beds and chairs grooming with embellish-
ments dining rooms Of riotous design,
offices of divers marbles and overmuch gilt,
parlors of oppressive elegance, these are
set up at once as the ideals Of beauty, the
summit of good art. When the pilgrim
goes back home, he carries perverted
standards that will prove hugo impedi-
ment to the Judgment Of many later gen.
GRAFTON. From the Field of Art" In
Scribner's
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-09-21
WHl1ecAPs IN OHIO.
Respectable Farmer Bruseliy Beaten
and Twico Buried Alive.

Respectable Farmer Bruseliy Bsase t.
and Twice Buried Alive.
TOLEDO, o., Sept. 9l.-Ths whitecaps
have created 0 sensation In this county by
whipping nehn named Huntsman, who
lives Mt Holland Station, ten miles from
here, and burying him alive. The story
has only leaked out although tho out
rage, according to the police, was COM
mitted on Sept 0. The Huntsmans, I'M
der threats, were afraid to communicate
to the authorities the story, but neighbors
learned of the facts and informed the po-
lice yesterday.
The facts, as'reported to the police. are
that two of the Huntsman children, COM
ing from the postoffice, were picked up on
the road by two men in buggy and ac-
cused of stealing a pocketbook containing
tSo The next night, party Of men came
to the Huntsman house, and after calling
Huntsman out Of bed seized and dragged
him outside and beat and abused him In
frightful manner. Then they carried him
to grave and putting him In it covered
him with earth After while they dug
him up again. Then they beat and abused
him second time, and finally buried him
again. Then they dug him up for the Sec
ond time and again lashed him and then
drove away The two children were also
dashed. The affair occurred about mid
night Huntsman Is u respectable, we'll
to do farmer.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-09-21

BRIDGEToN, N. j., Sept. 2l.-Simon B.
Shaw, Of Fries Mill, this county, late
Saturday night shot and instantly killed
Stullz Carlisle, of Leesburg. Shaws
housekeeper lisa young married woman,
Mrs Willamina Wilson, aged 16 years.
Her sister, Miss Maggie Bozarth, and q
cousin, Mrs Laura Silvers, spent much of
their time at the house. Carlisle and his
cousin, both young men, called frequently
ut the house, and this is said to have made
Shaw, who is IS years old jealous. The
cousins were approaching the house when
Shaw opened fire on them, killing Stullz
Shaw said that the killing was an acct
dent He said he flrod to warn the young
men, and that Stullz clinched with him.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-09-21

DALLAS, Tex, Sept. 9l.-In a speech
Saturday night Governor Culberson read
a letter from Prince Bismarck In response
to communication from himself ON the
subject of bimetallism. The great Ger
man statesman writes as follows: II hold
that this is the very hour that would be
advisable to bring about between the ma
tons chiefly engaged in the worlds COM
merce mutual agreement In favor Of the
establishment Of bimetallism. The United
States are freer by far in their move
ments than any nation of Europe, and
hence if the people of the United States
should find 1t compatible with their in
terests to take independent action in the
direction Of bimetallism cannot but be-
leve that such action would exert most
salutary influence upon the contamination
of an International agreement"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-09-21

at seems as If we must have loved be-
fore, " she said, looking into his eyes
When" he asked suspiciously.
"Oh, l don't know" she replied. II
just have that feeling, you know, and in
some OF our previous incarrations'-
sure, he said II never thought Of
that. You mean that maybe We We're in
love about b. G. 90, don't you?''
"That's it, exclaimed the fair theosoph
dclightedly. us the lnomory beginning to
come back to you tool"
well, he replied knitting his brows,
81 have sort of haunting idea that l was
married to some one good while ago and
got divorce, and If you're the one we'd
better see u lawyer and find out just how
we stand. You can't tell Just where wc'll
land with this theosophy reincaruation
business"
But, HaroM''-
''That's all right, but I'm not taking
any chances Of running against reincar-
mated alimony. How am to know where
the line is drawn? Well just call halt
until we get some of these matters settled"
Chicago Post.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-09-21
some QUEER pugLs.
One Combat Whieh Was Avertsd By the
Choice Of Weapons.

Dne COmbht Wnbcn WAo AVefbo0 ~ inc
Choice Of wssDsns.
Duelina Ia, indeed, NOT without its
comic incidents. Only a few years ago q
sensible young 1rishman, who was visiting
Spain, was for some imaginary insult chal-
lenged by noble hidalgo. The matter
was referred to seconds, that of the Irish
man being o fun loving attache of the
British embassy at Madrid. As the chal-
lenged party the son of Erin had the choice
of weapons and turned up on the ground
with pair of sbillalahs, which he swore
were the national weapons Of his country,
the only ones he was used 10. Needless to
say, that duel never came off, Not so long
ago fatal duel with umbrellas was TO
corded. A certain NJ. Titard, Parisian
journalist, had found a lady friend Of his
at tavern in company with one Of his
rivals
Warm words ensued, and the trio i'd
j'urned to the lady's apartments, where
the two men fought with umbrellas From
the nature Of his injuries 1t appeared this,
after one Of his eyes was forced out Of the
socket, Titard's rival stamped upon his
face and forehead with heavy boots, break
ing the frontal bone and destroying the
sight Of the other eye. Tho unfortunate
journalist ultimately died from inflamma-
ton of the brain.
Several curious duels have been fought
in the dark. One such took place at Cas-
sala, the combatants being an actor named
Rossi and a gentleman whom Rossi had
offended during the course of perform
ance at the theater. 1t was arranged that
the duel should take place at Rossi's hotel
without the usual forlnality of seconds,
but the landlord raised objections and de-
marded that the stranger should leave the
house. At last it was agreed that the
lights should be extinguished, SO as To
cheat mime host" into the belief that
Rossi was left alone. SIT will be easy for
us to aim by the sparks of our cigarettes,
said tine actor. So the lights were put out,
and few minutes later two loud reports
rang through the hotel The landlord
rushed into the.room to find his worst fears
confirmed. Rossi had escaped injury, but
his antagonist lay with shattered shout
der blade
Dueling on bicycles is reported to he
new diversion in Spain. Two members of
the bicycle club of Granada recently met
in knife duel, which is probably the first
encounter of the kind over fought upon
wheels. Accompanied by their seconds,
they wheeled ont some distance on the
roads to Malaga to a secluded spot. There,
posted 700 feet apart, at q sign they
wheeled toward each other, each directing
his machine with the left hand and brand
ishing in the right that terrible knife of
Spain, the navajo. At the first clash
Perez pierced the left arm of Moreno, but
at the third encounter Moreno thrust his
knife into Perez's right breast In Il few
minutes tho latter died of internal hem
orrhago -Gentleman' Magazine.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-09-21

To keep the varnished wood of furniture
looking fresh and bright 1t should be rub
bed thoroughly with oil from time to time
Only Q little oil should be used, and that
carefully rubbed IN with flannel until II
seems to have all gone. Otherwise it will
catch tho dust and the wood Will look
worse than 1. 1t had boon left alone.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-09-21
The Cars Visit to England,

LONDON, Sept 2l.-The Prince of Wales,
Lord Rosebery and Baron De Staal, the
Russian ambassador, accompanied by u
number of military and naval officers,
visited Leith yesterday afternoon to in
spcct the arrangements there for the re.
ceptiOn of the czar, who left Copenhagen
for England yesterday noon.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-09-21
An Impossible Conversation.

"My dear, said he, THAT waist doesn't
fit you in the back at all.
ut doesn't NATTER" said she. People
In front of me can't see it, and don t care
what they say behind my back"
The feminine reader is allowed the choice
Of two solutions-either the woman who
Gidn't care about the fit Of her waist was
tbbing, or, what Is more likely, she never
existed. -Indianapolis Journal.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-09-21

LOUISVILLE, Sept. 2l.-Chairman J. P.
johnson, of the Democratic state central
committee, came to Louisville and was in
conference with Chairman j. A. Parker
and Committeeman l.. K Taylor of the
Popnist committee. The Populists i'm
mediately left the city, and Mr., Johnston
refuses to talk, but it is accepted as fact
that fusion has been agreed upon, and
only the details remain to be fixed before
the plan is made public.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-09-21
Wilmington & Northern R. R,

SINE TABLElN EFFECT JUNE 2stb. 1904
Trains leave Wilmington (F'rench Street
D., Winterhurny Guyenyourt, GranoCue
Cossart. Chadd's Ford Junction, Poeop.
an. West Chester. EmbIeville., Mortoh-
lions, daily. except Sunday, at 7.I0 a, m.
e,1o. 4:os and e04 p: m. Sundays only at sos
ana intermediato stations, daily escspt
Bunday, at ITO a. m, 2.l0 and 1O5 D. N.
Sundays only at sos q. m. 2.10 and LOS
p. m.
Fer Joanna, Birdshoro. Reading ana In
ssrmediatc stations. daily except Sunday,
at ITO a. m. and 2l0 p. m. Sundays only,
At sos a. m. and 2l0 p. IN.
"A. g. MCAUSLAND. Superintendent.
BoWNESs BRIGGs, Gen. Pass. Agent.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-09-21

Dr. Simms' Pain Searchcr cures tho so.
verest pains in from 10 to 80 minutes.
Very quick in relieving neuralgia, head.
ache, sudden colds, uyscntcry, painter,'
collie, sore THROAT. cramps, pains, collie, Sc
1t is the stan lard puin medicine in
tho world. Depo, sos King street. whole.
sale and retail.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-09-21
Plot to Murder Captain General Blanco.

MADRID, Sept 2l,--Advices from Manila,
in the Philippine islands. report the dis
covery of IL fresh plot to surprise the gar
rison there, to seize the headquarters and
to murder Captain General Blanco. A
hundred persons have been arrested for
completely in the plot. Ten encounters
the rebels, in which the latter sustained
heavy losses. In the Island of Lumion
the natives have murdered all of the Span
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-09-21
Mammals Daby.

Take one pair Of eyes as big as saucers,
vocabulary greater than Dr. johnson s,
iimitless quantities of flesh, the pedestrian
capacity of walking match winner and
intelligence greater than the most learned
Greek philosopher The result will be the
average baby us its mother sees it-Lon-
don Fun
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-09-21

New YORK, Sept 2l,-John Most an
nounces that Louise Michel, the French
anarchist, will soon undertake tour of
the United States and Canada in the in
terest Of her political theories. She will
be accompanied by Charlotte Vanville.
The anarchists in both countries will give
them u big reception on their arrival here.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-09-21
Colored Men Enlist in Cuha's RanL.

MOBILE. Ala, Sept. 21.-The Mobile col
ored men are planning to help the Cubans.
1t is expected that 1000 will be enlisted in
the cause Of freedom A big secret meet
ing was held Friday night and several
hundred colorcd volunteers enlisted, it Is
said
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-09-21

Most OF the consulnptIves that coms to
us are incurablo. They have neglected
until tco late but still there are case, tn
come OH time and are cured by Dr.Sila n :
White PulmonIc lialsam aud VegetaJ ls
Pills. Depot 60G King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-09-21
TAFFETA TOILET,

1ounce of which is carried to the edge o.
the chiffon frill A wide ruche finishes The
neck
Irish crochet lace is to be worn again
1t is rich, heavy handmade lace reseln
bling guipure, but can easily be initiated
In machine made goods.
Colorcd silk and lace collars embroid.
cred with sequins are worn In preference
to the simpler ones seen last summer. Sc
quins and spangles still prevail In trim
mings, appearing in millinery, on gowns
and cloaks and in most Of the accessories
of the toilet. Belts of overlapping sequins,
like the scales of serpent, are seen, and
as they are woven of elastic webbing they
fit very we'll.
Basques are very short and are now cut
in one with tho bodice They are stiffened
lined with shot or broche silk and have an
inch wide ruche of the same material just
inside the hem, SO that a glimpse Of 1t may
be caught at the 1utings. Basques are not
desirable, except fer an Ill developed fig
ure which requires widening effect at
the hips. basque conceals one Of the
most pleasing lines Of graceful shape
and divides the form into two sections,
which is not artstically satisfactory.
The illustration shows a garden party
gown Of changeable taffeta In gray and
pink, with pattern of green foliage Tho
godct skirt Is plain. The fitted bodice is
covered by alternate applications of white
lace insertion and gauze pufings The
corsclet is plain, a rose with foliage being
placed at the left side The collar and bow
are of very light changeable taffeta. The
sleeves, which terminate at the elbow, are
i!rapcd by paste buckles
JUDO CHoLLRT.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-09-21

Hewson-Say, what do they raise in
these New York roof gardens
Newson-Peaches, my dear boy; some Of
the loveliest peaches In the vaudeville bust.
ness. -Phlladelphia North American.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-09-21

pELlEFIN SIX HoURs-Distrossina Kid
II ney and bladder diseases rel wed In elk
hoursby the New Great South American
Kidney Cure" This new remedy Is great
surprise on account OF Its exceeding prompc.
mess In relieving pain in the bladder, kldneys
back ana every part OF tho rinary passares
IN male or female. 1T relieves retention al
water and pain ia passing 1t almost immedI.
Ately. II you want quick relief aud cure. this
1sycur remedy. Sold by 2. james belt Druy.
eist. wilmington Del. j9-Iyr
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-09-21

Good plug tobacco AT aOc. H.; Cockade
plug cut, PC. lb.; Il r smoking csc;
cigars, per box, 80 IS, 50c. and Slgj Dur.
stein, Il. end.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-09-21

All tired feelings arc quickly relieved by
DIR. s;imm's Vegetable Liver Pills. Tho
Standard Liver Pills Of the world, Cos
KING street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-09-21
DELAWARE COLLEGE
NEWARK, DELAWARE.

The Scholastic year ls96-o7 will begin Wed.
nesdsy. September g. 1896
Entrance examinations will DO held on
Tuesday. September |. 1906
Faculty complete. we'll equipped libraries
laboratories and workshops
Commodious buildings ample grounds
good gymnasium. Expenses low. Tuition
tree to all students from Dslaw
For catalogues and other Information. APP
ply to GEO. A. HARTER, Pres,
w.s-ll
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-09-21

bcEuuuIc III elect July WIN, iS'G ~,
GRAINS LEAE ES, WiLM MAassT.pUJHb.
yAil ' trains Illuminated with rntsch
1iHsGGSw YORK, week ., day.. 10 's@ -: = j
sii 3. m. Sundays, 's.0S. 'a4s. 'Il.25 Il. M
"a hr i5sf :Iisj X p c Fl TT
sfAAFFioN' week days. .sas, ,s.55 q go
n. H. .ls II ,.lsts. a. ~ ~: :s& e
81 saS ~. S. Il 10 %. ii II >, n"
.PIiILADELPHIA HendinR Terminal week
Iays'a os. To .sal nm. ZIP m. S""d"ya
fH+sr4li 4s sbs srss re 3ss rs e. a 70
81 Dim. Sundays. .soS 7.ao. $50, III q u m.
Jas, $50. '33s Az. '5.4a CO. '7.&'. MA
Ait N'TiC CITY, week. Guys = Is III. 0 81
am, 'n.aIs~,@ '@.Ap III. Sund"YH"M II IN
GsaePGShay rccs days, INV, I; W. as'o
BALTIMoHI3 AID WAsiuNGroN
T rs e. ?sS S ~ no. e u IL H. T. y III" il
sl hALT 753 O. ,n A q. ,. MAY NJ STATIONS
g. s s3dS S' q, VII nj is. o W a5
ss a. 4 s5 H. 'is f. F. e. s Es'77t w.
. r iyiS Ii @i uosR DAYS a,s p. M. sun.
Ss nii1 * : j." ;nny. .,.,spm
CINCINNATI AND ST LOUIS. daily.
T2,fj and .a13 y. M. ~
NEW nnLEANs AND .MEMPIIiS via
Bristol aud Chattanooga. 'e01 y IN dnlv.
ahrough E'r,rera Washington TO Memphis
aud new Urioana ,,,,,,,r.r,,,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-09-21
IN EFFECT JUNE 20, 1926.

IN EFFECT JUNE 20. 1885,
Trails leave Wilmington as follows: ~,
ssS ia. as, sss }d.15. ' 10 Is q
HH, VII =. aa e: .i i,s7 80 so : 81. Sos
as IT, sS ss. IA I'd H. ~ an
Ss'stss i iss1sg'tmi.l IL III r. ~ -! III III
z; 81 80 H. ~ ~ 4; H. P1s ~
20. EsE, YORK. 257. ss. AZ Y ~. "a Ia
. II. IT, IT, H. H. ST. e I'll. ia and III
F s Boston w,,hoa. change. 1915 a. m
For ~ WA Chester. via Lamokln. So
FSr Nsssrk Center and intermediate
'' bsisiao - and n n w sna ~
IT, sss ST. g. s!Ss. ssd =" ill., H 80 = m. and
sa,si$oTss, and ,p s x media stations
Leave Philadelphia. Broad street, ~ Z,
.sS . H;ss ieapi SSs, III. ia ~ $is
ai.ib. Ills p. m. and laos night,
a. essS% s 49, e. u.s. III 49, 'e ana It'd
SUNDAY TRAINS, -,
Ror AZ Phh''salep 1n express ~ H. IT, s
e.oS 65s z0I rs. Sos and Sl2 p. m.
ACCOMMODATION. 1913. Sl4 a. M; 12'O5.
LG ~. 5B and 1912 p. ". On 81 m ar,
aoes, ll.S a. M; it, SIS. 'Scs. 5ss. S iii and
xceommodation. 1903, su a. M: 1905.
ess io6s Il. i a. M. Il is7. Us. 4io. 5o2. SIS
s.97. 9.12 and 1912 P. m.
For West Chester. Via Lamokln. $50
~ gg J; - sns % /, ,S -. ~
slO p: M and 1855 night
Sos D. M, 400 night
Leave philadelphia, Broad d Strset. LOT
haze. La IA, sos, SIS. IT'S. ss5. lilo. 1lls
p. m. and 1265 night
s.:so, ~. s.ios sss 1S Sis. and ilss p. m.
4 FOR THE SOUTH.
psep.rs n Nsw oieans Mempns a TaS
pa, Ashevilie and Hot Springs
sleepers to Port Tampa and Macon: it'd
-. night. daily. sleepers to Jacksonville.
3! DELAWARE DIVISION.
. For New Z, Castle SIS III IL, q q nj m; ESQ.
nov u w. O.o't SUl y Ill. anu lS'U Hkh''
:, For Lewes. S.13 a. M; AZ p. m.
Express for Dover, Harrington and
Oelmar, BIB. 11.04 a. M; 427 and ll56 p. m.
For Harrington and way stations only.
Express for wyoming, s53 p. m.
Express for Cape. Charles Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk. II W q. IN. and 1l.5d
D. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
For New Castle. s.5l p, IN. and 17.lo
night.
For Cape Charles. Old Point Comfort
and Norfolk, II rs p. m.
For Mlddletown. Clayton. Dover, Wy.
Sem nafng%, Felton,: Harrington. FTTsidgevile
cd Congressional Limited Express
Westibule Parlor and Dining Cars. No
nXtra fare other than the usual Pullman
charge.
20 Limited express trains. composed of
pullman Vestlbule Parlor Cars Vestl.
eule Passenger Coaches and Dining Car,
No extra fare
), &ror further information messengers are
referrsd to tho ticket agent at the sta.
aion.
3. M. PROVOST, J.R. WOOD.
Gen. Manager. Gen. Pass Agent.
3
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-09-21
H0O2EXS ANOOYAE 5i ::; 6;

Pctcnnam's roach and bed bug destroy.
or can DO had at Taylors Pharmacy, 3J9
King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-09-21

Buy milk, cream and butter at Diamo ID
DaEy, 206 Jefferson street. Phone S2J
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-09-21

4 FOR THE SOUTH.
Southern Railway.-74l p. M, daily.
eleepers to New Orleans. Memphis. Tam
Atlantic Coast Line.--12 - p. m. daily.
sleepers to Port Tampa and Macon: 12.53
night. daily. sleepers to Jacksonville.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-18
FROM OLMITz.
By "Freesilv erite :

BY 'Freesilv erite."
w. Ell. Rice is drilling we'll for
Otto Brand, east of town.
Jos. Schneider is having a well
drilled, one mile north of Olmitz
Miss Katie Wnnderlich writes from
Denver that she and the other Olmitz
girls all like it out there first rate
Merritt's skimming station is receiv.
lots of milk, and Mr.. Henry Meyer Is
we'll liked by every bodY-especially
the girls.
A. Nickle promised his Anna all
the potatoes that would grow Ia the
patch near the cemetery. But the
bugs got after the potatoes. Where
will Annals pocket money come from
now?
Harvest has begun in good earnest
in this vicinity, and wheat promises
a good half a crop, taking it all
through the neighborhood. Yet there
are some fields badly used up, by bugs
and pests in general.
1t is funny to see the q. o. p. papers
carry on about the $50 cent silver
dollars-how wrong and cheatey it
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-18
PAwNEE ROCK.
Gam Smith" says:

The bridge will soon be done.
Corn is looking very good at the
present.
Eddie Llndas arrived home last
week, from college.
Iflss Bertha Height left for Hutch.
inson, Monday morning.
Miss Bertha Height is visiting with
her parents for short time.
Wheat is going into the stack this
week, but more straw than grain:
Who got lost Monday? Got into
the fence; was out in the rain, and
where was he?
Pawnee Rock is very lncky; 1t never
gets muddy here; nor the winds never
blow the houses upside down.
The Children's Day services were
held at both churches, Sunday; botf
were nice, and we'll attended.
They say the early bird Away.
catches the worm. How about it tive
weeks ago last Sunday, out west
There are exceptions to all rules.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-18

would be to pay bondhoIders with
Them" etc. Yet they themselves
would beawful glad to get any amount
of said no account $50 cent dollars"
IF they-the so cent dollars-are good
enough for the general public they
certainly should be good enough for
the bondholders. and if law would
be passed to that effect they surely
would be as good as any dollar-gold
silver, precious stones or any value.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-06-18
AROUND CLAFLIN.
The Leader Says

IHe LeaOeT Bays
Another good rain yesterday morn
ing and corn prospects are fine.
Rev. Hoffman has rented the upper
room of the Norris stone building, and
will occupy the same as his town resi-.
dence.
The following pupils from this neigh.
borhood have recently passed the
examination for school diplomas: May
Stroshman, Elsie Ozenberger, Sophia
Grosshardt and Agnes Preager.
A certain fellow rode out into the
country on horseback to bring his girl
to church. She refused to share the
animal with him, so they came to town
afoot Next time he will doubtless
hire rig.
Ernest Roahen returned from
Salina where he has been attending the
Normal University for the past seven
months. Ernest made very credit
able record while there, his average
in all studies being very high.
By next week everyone will be
harvesting. Some fields will give 8
good yield. but the great majority are
badly damaged by the worms and
grasshoppers. Had it not been fol-
these pests. we would have had a goo6
all around crop
During the storm Saturday evening
the barn of Julius Wendtland, five
miles north of town was struck by
lightning and burned down. Two
horses were burned to death and some
farm machinery destroyed. Mr..
Wendtland's loss was partially covered
by insurance.