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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-14
Talks OF Masked Robbers.

In an interview Martin Mowry said
thai five robbers, wearing masks, and
dressed in rubber coats, came into his
bedroom and two of them held revolvers.
They spoke in whispers and demanded his
money. He said he had over 500 in gold
and silver and they took that. This was
shortly after IL o'clock. The three other
robbers went into the Reynolds part of
the house He heard the girl scream and
she cried out, Martin, Martin, come and
help me. F" Then he was held by the rob
bers and could not move. He heard u
dull sound as If some one had fallen.
This sound came from upstairs, ana 1t
was neither the girl or her father. The
robbers searched the house and were more
than an hour in the place. Then the two
who held him under their pistols said sect
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-14
Used MuSket and BayOnet.

They also remember that when they
kicked on Mowrys door that the old
mans dog, which had been locked in the
house barked furiously and that when
they forced the door the dog ran out and
put for the road, as though trying to find
his master Had robbers been in the
house thcy would have been apt 10 silence
the dog first of all. Mowry could have
moved about at will and tho dog would
have made no noise to alarm the other
family.
Martin Mowry is insane There is not
the slightest doubt of the numbering of
his three victims. He began his terrible
work about II 80 O'Clock last night by
going into Mrs. Reynolds room and
striking her on the top OF the head with
the butt end of "A musket He then plunged
the bayonct into the left side of her head,
the point penetrating just over the temple
and coming out back OF the ear. Then
he plunged tho bayonet into tho right
side OF her head. Either of the three
wounds were fatal He then went up
stairs and killed Mr.. Reynolds and then
went into Scrviilas room and pointing
a pistol at her said that IL she moved he
would kill her. This threat he carried
out later. What hc did in the meantime
Of course cannot bc known, "a her remains
were consumed TO bones All three of
the victims were now dead. This was
accomplished somewhere near O'Clock.
Then the maniac began his preparations
TO destroy the house and its contents.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-14
A Threat Of War.
Greeks Reach Grevena.

London, April IA special dispatch
from the Turkish base of operations says
that the Greek irregulars have succeeded
i'm advancing as far as Grevena, rallying
the population TO their cause and threaten
ing communications between the Turkish
armies at Elassona and Janina.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-07-10

Industrial colonization of the un-
employed under the auspices of the
Salvation Army may turn out to be an
efficient measure Of relief, suggests the
New York Tribune. Even such q
long headed, practical man of affairs
as Claus Spreckels think it will work,
and offers ten thousand acres and
money help to further the experiment.
The Army has done wonders in other
directions, it trumpets being blown in
wider marches than those of Alexander
or Kublai Khan, and in it's new de-
.parture it may do equally we'll, in
which case succored generation will
rise up and call it blessed, notwith-
standing the sometimes rather trying
instrumental clamor which attends it's
progress and ministration.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-07-10

The story of the ring Of Po]ycrates
as given by the father of history" and
which is to be traced through many a
medieval legend, bids fair to be
eclipsed by an event which happened
in New York the other day. A couple
of Woodworking East side young wo-
men purchased a duck for the mod
crate sum of fifty-fve cents. Whether
the duck was served with the usual
trimmings OF green peas or not is not
stated, but considerable zest must
have been added to the feast by the
discovery of diamond in the giZzard
Of the bird. They subsequently sold
the gem for $S5.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-07-10
Animal Trials by Jufy

Grow courts apparently ~, ooali
and punish pilferers in their coAn
nifty. When stork's eggs haze 5e
changed for those of hem, gesla
ducks the result Of the hatch "a
victimized motherhood herself IN
frequently been judged and condemn
by a decision Of the majority ilppl =
Gil. Smaller birds, a writef Il
Bits says, exercise something 4 ~!
nature Of trial by jury wheas,s 4 I
have a chance on the owl
cuckoo, and swallows.h have besn pl i
to sit and resolve on the, pahii =!
Of a common enemy. Beavers = q
penal code, which is strictly /
and near every beaver settlensat ~ J
exists a class of bachelor IL 81
who, for idleness; laziness q =! j
have been excommunioat Il
plants dopretty much+the - IS
ingto solitary seclusion Offending ls!
bers of the herd; and dog, y ~ u
eumstances, have acted pss !: d
as knman beings do in dealing WI !. 4
bull Ants and hive bsss,
case fiptruders, adopt like tss 81
ana=Msl apparent discussion q aaa !'I
ferance trial by jury, IN fset ~
SAB the unwelcome visitors g y )
skenl to pieces.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-07-10
The Horse Versus the Bicycle.

The feat Of a Baltimore bicycler, who
rode 10 miles in twelve hours and 314
miles in twenty-four hours, seems to
show that the new motor is superior
to the horse in more ways than one.
It is not only insensible to fatigue,
but it is superior in point of both
speed and endurance. Probably the
best record ever made by horse was
that Of the animal ridden by Count
Stahrenberg in October, 1882, which
covered the distance from Vienna to
Berlin, four hundred miles, in seventy
one hours thirty-four minutes. This
was far inferior to the 314 miles made
by human muscle, with the aid of the
wheel, in twenty-four hours. The
horse can 60 where the bicycle cannot,
but, given good roads, he stands no
chance with it in a race against;
either time or distance. Philadelphia
Ledger.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-07-10

DR.. Luys, a member Of the French
Academy Of Medicine, expects start
ling results from a series of expert
ments which he claims to have carried
to successful conclusion. The doc
tor believes that it is possible to ad-
minister drugs without compelling the
patient to swallow them. In brief, he
contends that by throwing the subject
into hypnotic state the medical in
fuence of the drugs may be injected
into his system by merely presenting
the dose, in closed glass tube, near
his eye, his ear or his neck. One pc.
culiar feature of the doctors expert
ments is the fact that the drug has a
different effect when held on opposite
sides Of the subjects head.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-07-10

The first pile has just been driven
for the new breakwater, which will
give Buffalo, N. Y, the finest and most
convenient harbor in the world. It is
to be constructed under the direction
OF Major Simons, of the Engineering
Corps of the United States Army, will
cost 81, 500, 900 and be finished in four
years. A breakwater is to be con-
structed parallel with the shore, and
5000 feet into the lake, four miles long,
which will inclose about 1900 acres of
water and furnish dochage for all the
ships on the great lakes It is con-
venient to the railways and they will
be allowed to extend piers 1900 feet
into the basin. They already own the
right of way and plenty of yard-room.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-07-10

Uncle Sam has just completed a
grand census of his entire militia. He
now knows exactly where he would
stand should war be declared to-mor-
COW with some unfriendly power. The
new figures collected show that we
have to-day in this country over 49,
600 uniformed and organized State
militiamen, who might at any time be
added to our $4,000 regular soldiers.
This would make total of over 137,.
900 organized soldiers, ready to fight
at days notice. This is only sixth
of the estimated armed strength Of
England, including the native troops
of India. The newly collected data
further show that in case of serious
hostility this Government might draft
into service 10,037,576 men. That is
to say, there is that number in the
States and Territories Of available age,
between eighteen and forty-tive years
old-the limits of military liability.
If placed in a long, single rank, side
by side, with the usual space between,
they would reach from New York to
San Francisco without break. This
is greater than the estimated prospec.
tive strength Of any other nation in
the world, except Russia. Russia can
draft great army Of 12,918,000 men.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-07-10
Queer Food IN Crsta Z

The octopusand euttledshl sess ;. ],
delicacies, according to the ssayaa
traveller in that country. BrcfI = Il
sells and a small pink fish te & Il
oil and lemon juice constitute 81 g!1 !.,
cipal sea food. The cnttls1sh b:
cooked in the most abominaDies 1ls'
to be found anywhere on tts a III h
When it is to be eaten the one pea 1 y;
oval shape is removed and shsts. s..|
collapses, and its sepia-colore =
ningles with the butter, fe 3 g!
indescribably nasty compoun !. 4:
octopus is even more repulsly 81
cooked in the same way IS SO :! 81 + 4. a
fish. Its flesh is a smooth 4
brown material, closer than loe. 4
It has all the elasticity, toughnse:
capacity Of resistance Of ~
India rubber and is quite g tssl y
Sea urchins about as large 81 \.
fist, the shell covered with slpsn
.also a favorite comestible,
is hardly more delicate than 10
the octopus.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-07-10
A Railway Flagman's Mirfsh

A railway man has q LOOKING "a
to save his feet. This man e 81 u
at one of the crossings IN 1n's
Near his flag station the roo VI
into a pronounced curve, SO ~.
vision Of outgoing trainsis cog
end a train might get almoss 80 Is
crossing before he knew ~ 4
the looking glass. It is 80 Pie
it faces a long stretch q 81
track, as we'll as the tlagmanl 4
house. Tipped back in nus So
can watch an approaching ri
leisure and be prepared v'.n
and flag at the proper no.l
jamestown IN, ~ Journal q
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-07-10
The First Surname.

The first person in Great Britain
credited with bearing a surname was
John de Clavering, son Of Robert
Fitzroger,by command of King Henry
l., by virtue Of and from his zbarony
OF Clavering, in Essex. The father
was owner Of the baronies of Clavering
and Waakworth. The oldest surnames
in this country in Doomsday book
are taken from places owned by the
persons, with the addition of sde.'' as
John de Clavering, Walter de Vernon,
etc.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-07-10

The people Of Savannah are moving
Cor bi-centennial celebration Of the
birth Of General Oglethorpe, the
founder Of the colony of Georgia. In
cidentally, they would also like to Gel
citrate the Tooth anniversary Of the
perfecting Of the cotton gin by Eli
Whitney, near that city.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-07-10
AFEOb.
In the garden Of my love

In the garden of my love
The flowers fell out one day
The lilies said the rose
Was not so fair as they.
The roses thought the lily
A blot upon the spring;
They did not Sc, how any
Could like so pale thing. So
Juno they made their judge,
Who, angry with their quarrel,
Withered them on their stalks
Despoilel their gay apparel.
But. not to disavail
The labors or the sun.
On Julia she conferred
Their beauties every one.
But, even 50 translated.
The feud is kept alive;
For still, upon her cheek,
The rose and lily strive.
Pick Me-Up.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-07-10

|7ol the cellar floor and tainted quite
away. In the old we'll place they
found Mrs. Fosters feather boa.
And that solved the mystery OF
Grandmother Maxwell's spoons. The
doctor said that Madge was studying
too hard in school and that girls who
walked in their sleep and had so many
bad dreams must have Arrest. Chicago
Record.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-07-10
What He Thought About It.

The Wife, think we ought to have
daughters voice cultivated, John, if it
doesn't cost too much.
Tho Husband-It can't cost too
much my dear, if it will improve it
any.-Puck.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-07-10
TIE !. TRUE !. DEMOCRAT.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY AT
ST. FRANCIsVILLE, LOUISIANA.

The Sioux Indians are aggressive
oMce-seekers. American Horse headed
q delegation of his tribe upon visit
to the President recently, demanding
that the clerical positions at the
agencies be filed by educated Indians
instead Of white men.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-07-10

"A. A small orator mads
s front 5 Of a large audisnes y ~
:; Slde clubhouse the othss y
IS safe to predict that ii Z
low IN the footsteps q !
had egged him on to TIL laa M
mostly m? with him i, in th bIl d, ,ss;s
His age being seven. tho s.las
be sure that his banea sasaais
over his eyes and obstpuot 4. s.
his mother, father, aunta' ], ~ nv
front. ea'' alscsett
<a 'Now, johnny" said Il, !, 81
'be 1 sure you make a nice II, 4Ysa.
"You bet I will, said ids Je ST.
"An .! let your hands i,ll ~. !,
s y ' axe this, and lis i,'l!
"W course" said JOHNNY.
"Are you sure you know W.,
asked II Als sister, anxious & tx hi ps1 B
suec@aa 81 ''ess
Sel,said Johnny, and h ,.,.I
the i: tirstestWo lines /:
; wish I had a little dog.
leat him on the head
"lhat Ns. light, he'll do ,pls,a;a,.
remarks0His mother. You'l ss
in a minute now, and ve nina 4
into our seats. Don't YOU 81 AZ. rs!
a bit, johnny
"Whoth Sscared?" asked H.
who began. to feel a SINKING j "
knees, while his heart began i
until it was in his mouth, 81, IL
somebody was pushing him io,r.,,|
and he saw lot Of faces, not IN u
which he had ever seen before, Nh
was lighter than any electric .,
light he had ever seen. oSSne,i
now" said the manager Of tie m
tainment. "Make your bow nd
your piece"
Johnny made his bow and TIA w.
ence applauded, but he had difRculNa
finding his tongue, which seemed
in the roof Of his mouth. His k,,i
hung down as his father had suQq.III
making him look like a little, yool
man, and when he forgot and sai
them into his pockets the audia
applauded him. The manager r.
that opportunity for stage vhisps
"Speak up, now," and be began
first line.
Then Johnny said in e straa
hoarse voice: 81
l wish had a little pat,
To dog him on the head.
Roars Of laughter and frantic dsns1
STATIONS on the part Of Johnay
family.
He began again T:
I wish 1 had glhtle nat,
10 head him 61the dog. sIss
His father rose i'm seat, but
only added to johnny 4 fusion
Again the boy essayed
I wish I had littlS dol
To head him onh29S
Then a weary family Rol bhnnyl
the hand and led him III ghie
Times-Herald. n
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-07-10
Irreconcilable Dii1erenc.

Alice-Why did she refuse him
because they were Of different faiths?
Clara-Yes.
, Alio :, he refused to change
his religion?
Clara-Oh, no; his wheel. Judge,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23

The fac II
siM;ls ~ - %
eierature NLN@N every
al CAT ZAZc<z/ wrapper.
Who Was Drunk

Jones, Smith and Thompson got on
a high old drunk. They painted every
thing in sight vermillion hue and did
other things usually done dy those who
linger too long at the wine cup or the
beer can. Now 1t happened that one
Jackson (but Jackson was not his
name, neither was Jones, Smith or
Thompson the proper names of the
three first mentioned aforesaid; but as
the real names are not often given In
police court we will call the whole
quartette by the aliases above given);
it happened that Jackson was the only
man found, when Jones. Smith and
Thompson were taken before the
police judge for trial, who would ap-
pear as a witness aud give evidence
against the trio. Jackson swore that
the three were drunk. Jones went on
the stand and swore that the only man
he saw or knew of being drunk wa:
Jackson. Smith swore the only mar
he saw drunk was Jackson, and
Thompson. when Intercepted. was
positive that the only man drunk wa.
JACKSON. Jones, Smith and Thomp
son were discharged. and Jackson. thu
rascal. the only sober man of the four
was found guilty and fined for being
drunk and disorderly. But this die
not happen in Great Bead.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23

W. w. Truxall was down from
Homestead township Monday. Mr.
Truxall was so unfortunate as to lose
most of his hogs this fall with the
cholera. He and few of his neigh
bors were also among the few farmers
in this county who failed on wheat
this year. he threshing only about 800
bushels off of 100 acres. But he has
faith in making up his losses next year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23

Tuesday evening William Long and
Jimmie Dawson drove into town from
the south, and will camp here until
after Christmas. Each of the gentle
men look hale and hearty, and they re-
port everything lovely in their vicinity,
They live near Cleo. Oklahoma. but
still have the natural banker to come
back to their first love-Great Bend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23
Notice of Change.

On and after December %. 1897, the
Great Bend Fuel Co. will occupy what
was formerly the Allison Bros coal
yards, and Allison Bros. will occupy
what was formerly the Great Bend
Fuel Co. yards. Respectfully,
GREAT BEND FUEL Co.
ALLISON Bros.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23
You Need a New Stove.
SHOWS.

We have steel oven cook stoves and
ranges-the Peninsular Stoves use les:
fuel than others. Our line of heating
stoves is complete and we can fit yoI
out in any style or size.
GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23

intend to leave Great Bend Jan. l.
1898, to be absent for several months.
l desire all persons indebted to me to
call and settle by Dec. Is. Do not neg.
lect this. S. j. SHAW. MD
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23

The DEMOCRAT made the mistake
of stating that tom Owings came
home last week to spend the holidays"
Curiously enough III the Register
made the same mistake. Where did
you see Tom, Andy?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23

The Great Bend Fuel s. Ice Co., of
which a. 81. Schaeffer is manager, has
commenced preparations for putting
in the ice factory. This week the coal
yards changed places. and the build
ings are being put in readiness for the
machinery Mfr. Schaeffer says the
work will be mostly completed during
January if the weather ia Favorable.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23

Tobias Unruh was closeted with the
probate judge Wednesday afternoon,
and we thought he was after that long
needed license, but afterwards learned
he was making settlement as admins
traitor
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23

W. r. Jones was down from near
Verbeck last Friday. H says if Mark
Hanna will bring on another wheat
famine in the foreign countries next
year he, Mr.. Jones, expects to get out
of the hole once more.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23

The Odd Fellows lodge of this city
was visited Wednesday evening of this
week by Grand Master Brown, of King
man
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23

Mrs. Will Kelly and two sons were
up from Hutchinson last week visiting
with Ed. Marks while Will made a
trip to Denver in the interests of the
mills
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23

Because Jennie calls her sweetheart
ian old bear" is no indication that she
does not like his disposition. It's
because be is so great on the hug.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23

E. T. Hill, of Union township, was
doing shopping in town Monday. Mr..
Hill ordered the DEMOCRAT to visit
his home until Jan. l 1899.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23

Will Rankin will return to Ashland
this morning, being called back on a
telegram from the ranch to come and
look after fresh shipment of cattle.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23

Send the DEMOCRAT to some eastern
friend when you are through reading
it. 1t will give that friend some idea
of how you and yours are doing in free
silver Kansas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23

A Larned woman took to "dress
reform" and her husband Immediately
took to chlorofOrm.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23

A man was telling about going home
late one night and catching burglar.
"Thas's nothing" said Jones, 81 went
home late last night and caught the
devil ,, NJ
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23

Orville Weltmer, who has been a
st. Joseph, Mo, for some time, cam,
home Tuesday to spend the holidays
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23

When a boy kicks about his be
being too short it is probably becaus
he is too long in it,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Apdreae. OF near
Ellinwood. were among the large num-
Der of people in Great Bend Wednes.
day,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23

Blank receipt books, chattel mort
cages, bills of sale, notes, farm leases
and full line of justice of the peace
blanks, for sale at the DEMOCRAT
Office,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23

A. II. Mayer and wife, of the Oh.
mitz hotel, were in town Wednesday.
Mr.. Mayer is just recovering from a
severe attack of tonsolitis.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23

Call and see US when you are in
town, whether you have business with
US or not. When We don't see our
readers oftener than once year we
lose track of some or them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23

Notice the Morrison Christmas dill
ner announcnd in this paper. If you
can't fill up on that kind of bill of
fare you must be burdened with a
thousand mile tape worm
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23

SOMETHING NEW - Steel roasting
pans, for roasting turkeys, meats, etc.
No good cook should be without one
Sold exclusively by the
GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23

Holiday decorations were never as
fine, and as numerous as they are In
Great Bend this year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23

A stone Or cinder crossing oaght to
be put in at the alley opening on
Forest avenue, between Allison's and
OwinpsS
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23

". A. Habiger, of near Odin. called
Saturday to wish the DEMOCRAT force
Merry Christmas. Mr. Habiger cut
over 100 acres of wheat last fall,
which threshed out an aveaage of 223
bushels to the acre. He says wheat is
all in good condition now in his part
of the county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23

If comfort is what you want. Dean,
the coal man, south of Hotel Greene,
has what will give it. Try some of his
'sHot Stuff.''
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23

Jim Rocks says he already has five
'possums for the supper on the night
of the 18th, and is hoG on the trail of
about fO' mo-.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23

ATTEND the SQUARE INCH Dress
Cutting School, second door south of
M. E. church.
MRS. Eta CHAPMAN, Teacher.