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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-09
CHAPTER NIX.
THE LooTING OF THE TREASURY

THE LooTING OF THE TREASURY.
On the 18th of September a thick-set
man of middle age, dressed in rather
clerical suit, with beaver hat on his
head and a cane in his hand, was prom
enading along the docks of the Potomac
at Washington.
noon.
Its time the Fisher Boy was in"
he muttered. IF everything has gone
we'll she should be in tonight That
two-master below there looks like her
We'll, I've got the information all
worked up; even got a job in the treas
ury- Blest if it wouldn't be wise
scheme in me to turn honest. I'm going
to do it. sure, for / see the end ahead,
and is hemp rope. But I'll see this
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-09
The Ruling Spirit,

The story is told of a Yankee housewife,
who WSs extremely neat, that she woke one
night at the sound of her husband creeping
softly out of bed and toward the light-stand
What's the matter, William" she whis-
pered.
Ssh" he whispered; there's a burglar
coming up the front stairs, and I'm getting
my revolveri"
All was silence again, in the midst of
which William crept noiselessly to the head
of the stairs. Presently there was loud re-
port, followed by mad scurrying of feet;
then the husband came back, lighted a
lamp and returned to the stairway
% William, William, did he
Yes, he got away" said the husband
oh, L don't care so much about that, >
the woman said. but William, did he
Did he what?''
did he wipe his feet before he started up
the stairs" -Youth's Companion.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-09

"You see, Miss Jennie, must have
some one hid in the house; in the Ii
brary, whar they can hear every word;
an at night, when / bring in Marse
Herbert his hot Scotch, I'll talk to him
bout the murder in such u way that
he'll confess his crime, and then they'll
be witnesses to what be says"
Can you do that, Mag? Can you do
that? Thank God: there is daylight
ahead if you can"
81 can do it, missis; If we can get
some one smart enough to manage the
balance
I'VE mum do that, Mag; we mum do
that; but What's that, lass, wha's that ?"
And looking out of the window Jennie
saw an apparently niddle-aged man,
dressed in a plaid suit, entering the
gate.
why said Aunt Mag, that gentle
man came down on the Sunshine. I
saw him on the boat
The gentleman referred to had By
this time advanced on to the piazza
and Margaret Bruce opened the door.
The gentleman raised his hat. ''Is
this Mrs. Bruce he asked-'Mrs. DON
aid Bruce?''
been many years sin I changed my
name to Margaret Bruce"
''Then you are the mother of Angus
Bruce?''
AYE, aye, of Angus Bruce, mon.
Came thee to speak of August"
''I did, madam; my name is Gordon
Hugh Gordon"
"Wha' Gordon? Thee mum be a
=
gentleman be Mr.. Gordon. My daugh-
ter, Mr.. Gordon, and this be Aunt Mag.
Now. daughter, you and Aunt Mag
have out your talk in the ither room"
Jennie and Aunt Mag withdrew, and
Hugh Gordon and the mother of Angus
conferred for a long time.
Finally Margaret Bruce arose from
her chair and opened the door, out of
which Aunt Mag and her daughter had
passed. Jennie, come here, lass, and
you, Aunt Mag"
Margaret Bruce held a letter in her
hand that she had evidently been read
ing. There were tears in her eyes, but
q happy smile on her lace.
"Aunt Mag, we have found mon,
wha' weel manage the balance"
When the Sunshine left her cock for
Wilmington Aunt Mag was seated in
the cabin again, and she entered the
house at Kendall a. four o'clock.
Herbert was seated in the library and
saw her approach. AS soon as she had
entered, he said:
Take off your things, Aunt Mag,
and take glass Of wine after your jour
ney, then tell me the result
There amt much to tell, Marse Her
bert; the wilder and Jennie don't
know narthing, or they won't let on
narthing. I couldn't pump narthin'
more out on them than that they warn t
'sponsible for what Angus did, and the
widder said that Black Beard must
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-09

and the captain ratified his sword
against the scabbard.
iii come at once" and in two min
utes the secretary stepped out of the
door,
Have you the vault keys?'
Yes, but why?"
They might be needed. that's all
Forward, march."
Straight for the door of the treasury
did they march until halted by the
sentinel. Black Beard recognized the
voice of his own sentry, and knew that
all was we'll
Where is the lieutenant and the sec
rotary, sentinel?''
In the building, captain"
Very we'll. pay strict attention to
your duty. Forward. march," and at
the door the captain knocked three
times with the hilt of his sword.
1t swung open, and ali but the sentry
Observation-Disclosures Bill was sta
toned before It.
Lieut.. Parks, have you secured the
prisoners?'
They are bound and gagged" and
the lieutenant pointed to the forms of
the sentry and watchman lying on the
floor.
Il trust it was unnecessary to injure
them," said the captain, "our duties are
not pleasant. secretary, but they must
be perforEled-now, I'll trouble You for
the vault key and the key to the door
that leads there"
"But,'' said the secretary, who now
Logan to get suspicious.
no time for ifs and butts, sir! Quick,
men, the cords. Secretary. you see the
shining nuZzle of this pistol, the strong
arm of the governments is here
The secretary was soon bound and
gagged and deposited with the other
two, and, emptying his pockets, Sandy
took the keys and Led the way.
ITO BE Continued
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-09
Mere Bunale. OF Nerve,.

Some peevish, querulous people seem
mere bundles of nerves. The least sound
agitates their sensoriums and ruff1es their
:empers. No doubt they are born So But
may not their nervousness be ameliorate6
if not entirely relieyeds Unquestionably,
and with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Bv
cultivating their digestion, and insnring
more complete assimilation of the food with
this admirable corrective, they viii expert
ence speedy and very perceptible gain in
nerve quietude. Dyspepsia, biiiousness.
constipation and rheumatism yield to the
Filters
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-09
MisIed by the Papers.

Now, Henry" said the dear old lady.
Il do hope you will never play baseball. -
why not, grandma" asked Henry, with
natural surprise.
Because it is so very dangerous
Dangerous! Why, grandma, it isn't any
more dangerous than any other game
1t is exceedingly dangerous said the old
lady, in tone of deep conviction.
But, grandma, you never saw a game
and don't know anything about it."
Perhaps l don't, but | know it is highly
dangerous. Almost every day the papers
tell about men who have died on the bases -
Baltimore American
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-09
Untortunate occurrence.

'.How much milk are we taking now P"
"A quart a day"
Hin, If it gets much thinner we
will have to take a gallon to get any
milk at ALL
'.Oh. the thinness of it is not the milk
mans fault. When the iceInan brought
the ice he unfortunately dropped it in
the pitcher of milk and it melted before
we could get it out. We are only taking
25 pounds now,syou know
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-09
In Boston.

NiSitor-What became of that nice
year?'
Miss Bunker Hill-The authorities
became cognizant of considerable re-
hypothecation on his part and conveyed
him to a protoplasm-"
What is that?"
IF you will glance at Worcester you
will observe that protoplasm signifies
Il celi.'-TeNas Sitter.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-09
Afraid tn Risk It

Farmers Wife Ito tramp)-I will give
you a good meal if you will work at my
woodpile first.
Tramp solemnly)-AIadam, I am sorry
to disoblige, but / was brought up not to
work on Sunday, and / read the other day
that some mistake had been made in the
calendar, and so any day may be Sunday for
all know, and until the thing is cleared up
L must decline TO labor.-N. Y Journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-09
vIOLETS.

On my mante1 now they stand.
Fairest blooms in all the land.
With their touch of natures grace.
And an almost speaking face,
Some in blue and some in white,
Sure they are a dainty sight,
On my mantel now they stand,
Fairest blooms in all the land
And would some child shut in,
Mid the city's mighty din,
Might their wondrouS beauty know,
IN the meadow where they grow,
Nestled In the waving grass,
While the winds above them pass,
Opening all their petals wide
To the joyous summer tide.
Oh, would some child shut in,
Mid the city's mighty din,
Might their wondrous beauty know,
In the meadows where they grow.
3. NJ. Wright. in Good Housekeeping.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-09
On . rronie strand

She is Just simply too sweet for any.
thing. King Mwptka looked ANNOYED AZ
his dnsky consort's interruption. Il WISH
you wouldn't bother me with the details 81
the kitchen, my dear he said, fretfuliy
begin 10 work and you'll find acid enough.
Somehow. YOU do not seem as capable il,
euiifAry accomplishments as mother used to
be- And Mrs Mwptka wepe softly as She
stirred the fire.-N. " Press
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-09
a sick Church.

They dedicated church in certain New
York village a few days ago, and shortly
after the incident the daughter OF citizen
living over the way was heard to say TO her
mother:
church Ma. do you knows''
No., replied the mother. why do Won
think there Is anything the matter with it So
Cause, answered the child, Il heard
EN- say it was medicated. '-Boston Courier
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-09
Outside the Pan.-

That boy of yours has put himself
outside the pale of civilization
Graeiousl What has he done now ?''
He is up the alley emptying the pail
of beer you sent him efter."-Ex-
change
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-09
Stormy Time.

.'They must have had cyclone owe,
at Newriches last week"
What makes you think sop
Mrs. Newriches said they had their
monogram blown into every piece of
glass in the house."-Detroit Free Press.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-09
Fun for Her.

Does Miss Merry smile upon your suit,
Chumpley:"
Smile? She laughs till you can hear heI
a block every time propose. Detroit Free
Press.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-09

Fits stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DR. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free - trial bottle &
treatise. DIR. Kline, 9S3 Arch St, Phila, Pa.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-09

use Piso's Cure for Consumption both in
my family and practice. DIR. G.. w. Patter-
son, Inkster, Mich, Nov 5, 1894.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-09

When a woman takes off her coat at
church 1t Is not necessarily sign that she is
too warm.-Washington Democrat
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-09

a Sundayschool Interruption. - Clergy.
man-''St, Paul made one error, my dear
children Juvenile-"Did il let in a run s''
Truth.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-09
1t Was Taken AyyheeI.

Mrs. Tenspot-I am so glad that you are
engaged to Harold Willoughby. Was it a
long eourtships
Miss Skidmore-Not very. Ny, cyclone
ter registered about 700 miles.oJudge
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-09

We never value money as much as we do
right after having spent it foolishly-Wash-
ington Democrat
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-09

To Cure n Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Sc
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-09

Halls Catarrh Cure
s a Constitutional Cure. Price T5c.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-22
Shot q Rabbits Skin.

Farmer w. H. Mitchell Of Mil Creek
hundred, had quite al exciting experience
while out ratbit hunting one day las b
week Mr., Mitchell pridcs hlms on his
craftsmanship and says his oye sight Is as
enough to see thsittle deception practical
on him by ono Of his farm hands. A rabbit
which Ind been shot the day before. W Ne
skinned and the skin stuffed with straw
and placed in q squatting position In the
corn field near shock of corn. Then Mr..
MITCHELL attention was called to ii by ono
OF the men, who made out thai no had
seen II aocidently and farmer Mitchell
took MIN, drow long sigh and pulled the
trigger Of his trusty gun. At the report
the rabbit fell over, stretched out and ap.
Deared In deed TO 10 giving up it's life. What
was farmer Mitohai's chagrln when he
stopped down and picked up the rabbit
skin. He says he Will got even with the
jokers.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-22
saHe souELcHEp HIM.
- Haa Married . Negro and Told Him
Why 1t Happened.

- 84d Married Negro and Told Him
why 1t Happened.
"Uncle Josh" Perkins, q well known
New England tin peddler, whose CHEEKY
hoe and we'll stocked cart are familiar
fbatures of the landscape between the
Berkshire hills and Boston, tells the fol-
lowing good story, in which he for once In
his life got the worst of the argument:
"In q certain town on my route lives a
white woman whose husband is decided
brunette, or, in other words, full blood.
cd African.
~ was In blissful ignorance Of this
somewhat mixed state of affairs however,
and one day yold the lady In question
quantity of tinware from my cart in
payment for which she rendered me a IS
bill happened to be little short of
change, and she said IL didn't mind step.
ping out back of the barn, where her hus.
band was at work. he probably would
change tho bill for me.
"ldidn't mind in the least, and stepped
out there, but presently came back with
the bill in my hand and reported that
was unable to find her husband.
"'Sure he wasn't theref' asked the
woman.
"'I'll take my oath to it, madam, said
glibly. 4 looked all around and there
was nobody out there but an old coon back
in the lot a ways digging potatoesl
"'Coon, eb? want you to understand
that the gentleman to whom you thus ro-
fer is my lawful husband! snapped sho
Indignantly.
"'Your h-husband!' gasped In aston
ishment. Surely you don mean it?'
"Shc assured Inc that she certainly did
mean 1t, so there was nothing left for mo
to do but apologize, and l promptly did
90 in my most elaborate and abject style.
II had things nicely smoothed over and
then like a laundering numbskull that
was had to go to work and spoil it all
by asking question that popped into my
head just then. Said l:
Excuse me, madam, but just out Of
curiosity I'd like to know how m intelli
gent, good looking white woman like you
camo to marry co0-1 should say colored
man9
"Her eyes flashed fire for an instant;
then sarcastic twinkle crept into them,
and after slowly looking me over from
head to foot she replied:
"'Well, mister, seeing you are 60 terri
bly, curious about the matter, I'll tell you
how 1t happened. When was young
woman, had my choice between marry
ing tin peddler and coon as you ex-
press 1t, and took the coonr
"I'ye travelled around considerably In
my time" concluded Uncle Josh, with
reminiscent sigh, ''anl Two crossed wits
with everybody and anybody that cino
along, but I never was so completely and
thoroughly squelched as was on that &C.
casion. I collected my bill and got my tin
peddler's cart under motion without ask.
ing any more questions, you can bet. -
Will S. Gidley in New York Sunday
World.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-22
Mt, Lebanon n, 4, Church,

On Friday evening u kindly visit Of
about eighty persons was made to the pnr-
sonase. bringing barrel and six Lagi of
-four, eighty pounds of sugar, with pro.
pnrtionate supply of groceries in general
Potatoes were brought by the bushe', be.
side good supply Of canned vegetables
and other things too numerous to mention
EKcellont music was furnished by the
choir and orchestra, Refreshments con
sisting Of cake, coffee and tea were fur
nished and tho occasion was highly enjoy.
ed by both Pastor Conway and people
Some who could not be present were rep.
resented by packages. some of which bore
the names of Catholic and Presbyterian
friends, The net proceeds of the supper
and bazaar held on tho evenings Of the l!th
and l2Lh, vera 500 53
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-22

Grand Master G. W zimmerman Of tho
Grand Lodge OF Delaware, |, o. q. f., has
appointed these committees:
State Of the Order-E W. Cooper Of No,
20, chairman; G. h. Bordnar, No. 2; John
W. Ross, No, 70; Daniel Groon, No. All
Henry Grimes, No. g.. -
Legisiative-J. Y. Foulk, No. 10, chair
Dill, No 4; S. q. Mckeover No. 81; j. W..
Molten, No IA.
Constitution and BY Laws-William H.
Foulk, No IS, chairman; A. l.. S1hnson.
No. A. Edgar g, Pierce, No. 8; l.. b. Ra.
elmo, No. So; Christian Spoerl, No. 30.
Correspondence-Joh M. Whitford, No.
81 chairman; Abner Ovcrdeer, No. IS;
Harry Curlett No. 81; ]. H. Bennett, No.
/; E. M. Fowler, No. 6.
Appeals-George q. Morton, No. 22,
oh atrman; p. J. Isaaes, No. 81; William
Abbott, No. 10; L. II. Foulk, No. 81; u.
w. Burton, No. Is.
F'inance-David Downs, No. 2, chair
man; Lewis III. Stockwell, No. 1; Charles
P. Wyatt, No. 80; Robert NJ. Burns, No.
20; L. w. Jester. No. 80.
Halo. p. Marooney No. 80, chaigman;
George W. Pyle No. 81; j. d. Carter, No.
q; George Guthrie, No s; George G. By
ron, No. 20.
Printing-Isaac W. Hallam, No. Fl.
chairman Jane Brown, No. rs; Thomas
E. Young, No. u; Daniel H. Boyce, No.
AZ; Thomas Vance. No. 10.
Administrators II. Taylor, No. !;
chairman; William q. Baugh, No. 4; q.
c. Lednum No. 81: d. w. Breroton, No.
Is; Charley S. Dlckey, No. Al.
Returns and Reports-James II. Apple.
by, No. 23 chairman; b. l.. DEMO, No. "a;
+. F. Morrow, Nc. 2; George w. Williams
No. -; q. G. Nailor, No 8.
Distribution b. Il. Shakespeare. No. 81,
chairmun; W. II German, No. Fl; II. II.
Spencer, No g.; 5. L. Smith. No. 81; II. Q.
CLARK No %.
Insurance. W. Cooper, No. 20. p. J.
Isaacs,' No "a; G. G. Morton. No. %;
James Welch, No. 10; J. II. Appleby, No.
Is, Is .. Shakespeare, No. 81.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-22

s dsa p Ssu 70 G.s sss ss' ,s
the boat Will now be entertained by ipdl.
yidIal members OF the COM ittee willis
here. The members OF the committee
were greatly disappointed that suf1clsnb
interest ON thapart Of the people was not
made manifest to encourage them to 70
ahead. Subscribers who hive paid money
for the purpoge can obtain 1t at any tina.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-22
Asbury M. q, Church.

Two special services were held at As
Tinker preached to the Junior Order Of
American Mechanics, who attended In q
body and selected for his text, Romans
IA 10.
In the evening he delivered memorial
address or the late General Neal Dow,
The w. Q. 4. u. attended In body, and
Oiled the church. At the close Of the
sermon an address was delivered by
Mrs Prof. w. Berlin,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-22
DOTS.

Frederick 5. Gore has resigned the ed!.
torsh!p Of the Morning Sun
The Government dredge Gedney, coll
l!dsa with Tatndll street wharf and O
derrick. while passing out the creek Sat.
Grday afternoon,
Thomas B. Smiths yacht Clifton wn
damaged at Third street bridge yesterday
afternoon. The s!owuess Of the bridge.
tender was responsible.
Former Ambassador Baysrd denies that
DO Is TO become general agent Of the While
star Line Of steamships.
Jacob Stewart of philadelphia, tumbl
from hay NOW near this city and is now
In Chester Hospital,
The members Of the Levy Court visited
the Ferris Industrial School Gu Saturday.
Wilmington Division, Uniformed Rank,
knights of Pythins, will hold u reunion
On Thanksgiving night
Miss Margaret S. Ililles will lecture in
the w, Q. 4. U. headquarters at Newport,
on Wednesday evening, on her resent
European trip.
Tho Rev. Y. A. McCurly, D. D., Will
address the AlumnNe Association a. tho
High School this evening at 8 o clock.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-22
HEAD CUT OFF.
Awful Death Of Stranger In the West
Yard.

shortly before going to press train 10
the west yard killed an unknown man.
The wheels Of two cars passed over tho
mans ueck and head. Tho body was 70.
moved to the hospital room at tho p, W.
81 b. Station. Deputy Coroner Oh andler
was notified
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-22
To Give q Supper.

A supper for the benefit Of st. Joseph 8
Church on the Rrandywine will be Rivsn
in St. Joseph'S hall tomorrow night. Rev.
w. j. Birmingham has charge of the Of.
fair. He will he assisted by II corps Of
ladies' who will see that those who sit down
to supper will have plenty Of turkey and
chicken They never stint you At St.
Josepb's Church supper.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-22
DIR. johnson and the Widow.

In tho book Love Affairs of Some ia.
NOUS Men" the story is recalled of Dr.
johnson and the widow whom he made
his wife, Ho believed in the exchange Of
prematrimonial confidence in regard to
disagreeable matters, so he told her plain
~ that he was Of humble extraction; that
be had no money, and that one of his un
cles had been hanged. The sensible WON.
al responded cleverly that she had no
more money than he, and that, though
none of her relatives had been hanged, she
had several who ought to be.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-22
High School VIII pIsy.

The Wilmington High School will play
the strong Central Manual Training
School, Of Philadelphia at the Front and
Union 3 rect grounds Tomorrow. Game
called at 3 O'Clock. This should he ono Of
the most interesting games Of the season
md will give every body chance to sec u
good game after the parade in the after
nnln
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-22

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most won.
derful medical discovery of the age, pleas.
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on Kidneys, liver and bowels.
cleansing the entire system, dispel colds,
and biiousness. Please buy and try box
Of q, C. G. to-day; 10, rs, SO cents. sold and
guaranteed TO cure by all druggists.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-22
Society.

A progressive euchre party took place ut
No. S33 Washington street. this afternoon
Cards arc out announcing tho engage.
ment CT Harvey Cleiaud and Mary Red.
Tho engagement Of Charles Cleland nd
Miss Lydia Johnson has been announced.
Robert Hughes AID Miss Butler, of New.
ark, n, j., waited friends here yesterday.
William Smith. Of Lebanon, Pa, an d
Lawrence SINH, of Washington. D G.,
have been the guests Of Cn.man Di Mare.
All the leading saloons In the city and
State have Stoe1x!es lager beer on tap.
Als Tor IL.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-22
Changes on the Force.

When the police force report for duty
Tomorrow morning several Of them will
DO assigned to new(districts. There Ia q
general all round shake up among the
blue coats.
change around brings good results The
officers will become acquainted with more
people and with more peoples mo,ements.