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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13
WILL HAVE PURITY.

City Attorney of Perry, Ok. Proposes to
Break mp Illegal Families
PERRY, Ok, May S--City Attorney
John Oliphant has declared his policy
as follows:
am in favor of protecting the homes and
morals of the people No man woman has q
ton upon which the home is built Whenever
a man and a woman live together without be-
ing legally married they guilty Of the
highest moral and very high criminal
ofense Living with but or
woman does not mitigate the crime 1t
only makes it more dangerous to society
and to public morals Those that thus liv-
ing in this city must cease to do so at once or
the criminal laws will be invoked to punish
such criminals Personal or business standing
will make difference. The higher they stand
the greater criminals and more vigorous prose-
cution will come No further notice will be
given until the marshal sheriff shall make
arrests
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13
THE WORLD AT LARGE.
Summary Of the Daily News.
WASHINGTON NOTES.

PRESIDENT MCKINLEY on the Sd sent
to congress message concerning the
lynching of three Italians at Hahn
vile, La, on the night of August 8,
1896. He recommended an appropri-
alton of So, 600 for the heirs of the per-
sons, without admitting the liability
of the United States in the premises.
REAR ADMIRAL r. w. MEADE, U. s.
NJ, retired, died at a private sanitarium
at Washington on the 4th from an OPP
Grafton performed for appendicitis.
THE universal postal congress began
its session at Washington on the 9Th,
about So countries being represented.
Tt is expected that the work of the con-
gress will take about six weeks. Post
master-General Gary delivered the adj
dress of welcome. Gen. Bachelor
United States delegate, was unani-
mously chosen president
THE president on the 5th nominated
w. III. III. Clayton, of Arkansas, judge
of the federal court for the Central
district of Indian territory.
REV. SILAs MYERS, of Simpson coun-
ty, Miss, has been sent to Washington
to look after the bill to pension ex-
slaves. He is Endorsed by the colored
people and the colored press of the
south and proposes to state his bust
ness before congress.
1T was positively announced on the
5th at Washington that ex-Congress-
man A1drich, of Illinois, is slated for
consul-general to Havana.
Az order rohibiting a pension
claimant, whose claim has been adjudi-
Gated either favorably or unfavorably,
from fling papers for its reconsidera-
ton If disallowed or for an increase if
pension has been issued until one year
from the date of the previous consider
alton of the case, is contemplated by
the commissioner of pensions and may
be issued soon.
THE Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf
railway has practically won its fight
for the right to construct ship canal
from Sabine pass to Port Arthur. Sec
rotary Alger decided that while he
would issue no order granting the COM
pany the right to dig the canal above
the pass, he would interpose no objec-
ton.
BUFFALO JONES, of Oklahoma, has
made the interior department a propo-
sition to corral the remnant of the
mighty herd of American bison in the
Yellowstone national park. Mr.. Jones
stated that the superintendent of the
park has abandoned all hope of pre-.
serving single specimen.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13
PROPOSED FISH TRUST.
Secret Meeting Held to Devise a Plan to
Corner All Fishing Interests.

Secret Meeting Held to Devise Plan to
Corner All Fishing Interests
CHICAGO, May S.-A scheme is on foot
to control the fishing interests of the
great lakes through the formation of a
company controlled by English capital.
secret meeting to discuss the project
was held here yesterday. The concern
most actively interested in Chicago is
the A. Booth Packing Co., and concern
ing the project Mr.. Booth is extremely
reticent. The object is TO corner all
the fishing interests, the new concern
being in a position to make contracts
with fishermen at prices set by the pro-
posed trust, and also to control the
price to consumers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13
BRIBERY IN ILLINOIS.
Committee Clerk offered $4,000 by q
Street Railroad Lobbyist by Mistake.

A Committee Clerk offered $4,000 by q
Street Railroad Lobbyist by Mistake.
SPRINGFIELD. Ill, May S.-A. L.
Hamilton, publisher of the West Chi
cago Journal and clerk of the house
committee on live stock and dairying,
stated that he had been mistaken for
Representative Flanagan by a lobby
ist for the Humphrey bills and offered
50, 900 to vote for them The alleged
bride offerer was S. T. Garrard, for
many years secretary of the state
board of agriculture, and he is a man
of high standing, the story created
great excitement. Senator Landrigan,
who was also implicated by the story,
has steadfastly fought the bills. Both
Senator Landrigan and Garrard deny
the truth of Hamilton's statement.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13
A Woman Killed by a Burglar.

STE. GENEvIEvE, Mo-, May S.-Miss
Harriet Boillett was murdered at her
home in this city on the night of the
5th. The murderer effected an en-
trance through the dining-room floor
and was in the sitting-room ransack-
ing things when he was heard by Miss
Boillett. She arose, took her revolver,
and, it is supposed, fired one shot at
the murderer, who rushed upon her
and in the struggle succeeded in
taking the revolver from her and
firing, the ball entering just above the
heart, killing her instantly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13
AT WORK AGAIN.
Brutal Turks Said to BE Massacreing
Wholesale in Epirus.

WhOIesaIe III EplruS-
LONDON. May S.-A dispatch to the
Daily Chronicle from Athens says:
Col. Manos wires from Aria that the
Turks have begun a wholesale massa-
ere of the inhabitants in the interior
of Epirus. Almost all the inhabitants
of the village of Kanvarina have been
murdered. few only escaped to the
mountains From other parts women
are arriving at Aria in the most mis-
cradle condition, begging protection
for their husbands and children, who
are being murdered by the enraged
Turkish troops. Many of these poor
creatures have gone mad. Many are
unable to articulate a single word,
others relate unspeakable atrocities.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13
ANTITRUST Law i'm New York.

ALBANY, n. Y, May s.-Among the
bills passed at the recent session of
the legislature which Gov. Black
signed yesterday was one which pro-
vides that every contract, agreement,
arrangement or combination whereby
a monopoly in the manufacture, pro-
duction or sale of any article or COM
modify of common use is created is
hereby declared against public policy,
illegal and void.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13
Nebraska Paying Her Debts.

OMAHA, Neb., May s. Over $500, 900
in mortgages have already been salts
fed in this state this year, mostly on
farms. The securities were held al
most wholly by eastern investors The
state auditor keeps a record of this
Indebtedness and indications are that
81, 0OO, 900 of mortgages will be satisfied
before July. This exceeds the record
of any previous year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13
Treasurer Bartley's Bank Closed.

LINCOLN, Neb., May s.-The Ex-
change bank of Atkinson, State Treas
urer Bartley's bank, was taken in
charge by State Bank Examiner Coad-
The bank had a capital of $50, 900. Its
last statement showed assets amounts
ing to s117, 367.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13
A DANGEROUS Lethargx.

The forerunner of a train of evils, which
too often eliminate fatally, is inactivity or
lethargy of the kidneys. Not only is Bright's
disease. diabetes gravel, or some other dam
Rerous integral disease of the organs them
selves to be apprehended, but dropsical
diffusions from the blood, rheumatism and
govt, are all traceable to the non-removas
from the blood by the kidneys of certain i'm
purities. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters de-
purates the blood renders the kidneys &C,
tive and prevents their disease
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13
McKinlex Going to- PhIladelphIa.

WASHINGTON, May s.-The arrange
ments for the trip of the president and
his cabinet to Philadelphia to attend
the exercises in connection with the
dedication of the Washington monu-
ment in Fairmount park, May Is, have
have been completed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13

First Neighbor (proudly NV daughter
is learning the VIOLIN Second Ditto (sad-
ly)-"So / hear.'-Fun.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13

After physicians had given me up, / was
saved by Piso's Cure.-Ralph Erieg, VIII
Transport, Pa, Nov p, 1898.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13

Not all the great buffers are poker pla,
ers.-Atchison Globe.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13

Some men need good roasting, but they
are such good fighters that no one viii give
It to decentralization Globe
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13

When a rich mans boys don't succeed
people always enjoy it.-Washington Dem
ocrat.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys an
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or gripe, 10.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13
"Star Tobacco

As you chew tobacco for pleasure, use
Star. 1t is not only the best, but the most
lasting, and therefore the cheapest.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13

Do brides put piece of their wedding
cake under their pillow to dream on?S
Atchison Globe.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13

Juliet-.Did you ever study the stars So
Romeo-''I've understudied them.'-Yon-
kers Statesman
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13

Boys who are always waiting for the high
est wages are generally out of job.-Wash-
ington Democrat.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13

The pain of sciatica is cruel. The cure
by st. Jacobs Oil is sure. 1t penetrates.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13

Love, when true, faithful and well-fixed
is eminently the sanctifying element Of
human life.-N. Y. Weekly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13

Years of rheumatism have ended with
cure by st. Jacobs Oil. Cures promptly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13

If stiff and sore, st. Jacobs Oil will cure
you. Won't lose day. The cure Is sure.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13

Some mems only virtue is that they go to
bed early.-Washingto Democrat.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13

Slipped and fell; bad sprain. Never
mind. st. Jacobs Oil viii cure it.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-13

Just try a Toe box of Cascarets candy ca
thartic, finest liver and bowel regulator made.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-07-27
KNEE "PANrs" MAKERS OUT.
The East Side Strike Fever Suddenly Revived
Cloakmnkoru Uneasy.

East side Strike Eever suddenly Revived
Uneasy.
Tho Knee Pants Makers Union, which was
scheduled to strike when the Brotherhood of
Tailors and Children's Jacket Makers Union
went on strike. but held back at that time. went
on strike yesterday morning. The strike Affects
$500 knee pants" makers in New York.
Brooklyn and Brownsville, 800 Of whom are
women. The Pants Makers Union. another Or
ganization which was to strike late in the
spring. but held back for warmer weather. is
expected to strike on Sunday. unless the present
The strike of the Knee Pants Makers Union,
the Socialist Trade and Labor Alliance, was do
tee which began in Waihaila Hall Sunday night
and ended yesterday morning.
The knee pants makers work on tho pioce-
work system, and according to their own etAte-
ments earn only % q week. working twelve and
fourteen hours q day. They get about 20 cents
q garment. and want the prices increased 30 that
they can earn 80 and $40 a week. working ten
As soon as the strike was decided on. commit.
tees were appointed to call tho knee pants"
fast as they left the shops they went to Wal
haila Hall. where a contiguous meeting was
held ad. al S day M and fpy ni n ., The Yss Strikers aSS T etss ad-
who made them happy BY telling them how much
Xstrite committee was appointed yesterday
Abraham Lipman, s. Schwartz. Abraham Cohen,
A. Draper. Charles Spiegelblae, X. Shapafhesky.
Moses steup,, and Samuel Horowitch; This
The leaders Of the, cloakmakers are afraid of
the ~cloakmakers catching the strike Infection
and rushing into a premature strike. They say
die Of next month the strike would DO q disas.
trous failure.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-07-27
17-YEAR-o1D GIRLS SUICIDE
She Feared Rebuke or Punishment Because
She Hired . Bicycle. q

UTICA. July 26,-Lulu Leary. nearly IT
years of age, threw herself into tho Erie Canal
some time Saturday night. and this forenoon her
body was recovered near Kernan's foundry.
The girl was a daughter of Timothy Leary of
664 Mary street. Recently she had occasional
ly assisted in tho household of Fred Cronin, rs
Brinckerhofr avenue. but passed the nights al
her home. She returned regularly from her
work until about a week ago. At this time 10
was found out that the bicycle abe was riding,
and which she said was the property OF Mrs.
Cronin, was rented by her at q bicycle livery.
Whether or not punishment was threatened.
S Shs r Gsn wnrrT o G%aS Ssr from Sbs.n nome .. b me b,a aadhes
her every day.
C Inc iast Reaf1 OF ne s1ra "a eSs ABOUT 2 oS CLOCK
OF her aunt, Mrs. Kelly. Mr.. and Mrs. Leery
did not hear from their daughter Sunday. Thir
body OF a girl had been taken from the canal. be
thought at once that 1t might be his daughter
lie ran to the canal hank at KernRn's foundry
and identified tho remains.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-07-27
rnAMPs VINO sroP zzIrxs.


OMAHA, Neb., July 26.-Tho twenty trsmps ar
rested by United States deputy marshsls near
Tokamah on Thursday last for delaying the
United States mails were arraigned before
Gustav Anderson, United States Commissioner
this morning. II. Wade GILES, the Tek,mah
attorney who In under arrest for aiding and
abetting the Same offence, appeared as their
counsel. Nineteen OF the mon waived xnmina
ton and were held in the sum OF $500 ball each
to appear before Judge Munger In the United
States District Court. There was no evidence
against John Miller and he was discharged.
Tho nineteen tramps were brought before
Judge Munger this afternoon and pleaded
guilty. A nne of 81 and I'VE days in Jail was
assessed in each case. II. Wade GILES will DO
arraigned before Commissioners Anderson to-
morrow morning. At that time the twelve men
who were arrested along The limo on Saturday
will also have q hearing. City Attorney Peter
son, Of Tekamah. who was threatened with ar
Tho facts concerning the tramp question in
Tekamah arc that on several occasions recently
tramps who had been kicked of at Tekamah
got on the way freight train, and the company.
allowed it to remain on q side track for about
two hours, and on the two occasions that camo
under my observation the freight train and tho
tramps were pulled out on the main track just
ahead Ss ao snd a. on n, the t tEeisS q tho thsi EoFSS ns s %n,, tss,n;
blocked the road IL was stopped until the mail
flourish from United. States Marshais about i'm.
peding the mails; but 1t seemed to be tho
who saw the action OF the train men, that the
only persons who were interfering with the mail
train wero the railroad officials.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-07-27
BUNoo MEN GAZE UP.
they HAD $500 Of stencr's Money, but o Knire
brought Them to Torms.

They Mad $500 Of e~tener's Money, bat o Kniro
brought Them to Terms.
CHICAGO, July 2e.-wfliam steffer. an ohioan.
was easy gamo for q brace Of confidence men
yesterday. but he showed them that he know q
thing or two afterward. He met q stranger In
the city" who had 'somo friends" whom he
would like to introduce to Steffer, who did not
object. Steffer was stored into q house on
Wabash avenue. lured into a game Of cards. and
quickly feeced Of 5000. Then q policeman"
suddenly appeared and arrested the whole party.
The alleged policeman piloted the party up .
network of railway tracks. Steffer was sufi-
ciently well acquainted with city police methods
to know that when arrests arc made a patrol
wagon is called into service: He began to do q
alleged policeman reached Clark street Steffer
drew his pocket knife and opened a long blade:
II believe you are a fraud" he said to the
alleged policeman; II am going 70 have ny
The crowd wanted to parley. but Stefer said it
was no time for words, and his money was
the mon to the police and this morning George
rested and identified as the afable stranger.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-07-27
HENRY WHITE RET0RTS.
Not Turned Down., He Says. for Belonging 20
the CItisens' Union.

Not Turned Down, He Says. for Belonging 20
the Citizens Union.
Henry White of the Citizens Union. General
Secretary Of the United Garment Workers., was
very angry yesterday at the Of labor
leaders on his failure to be elected as q delegate
of his union to the coming convention OF tho
United Garment Workers. He said:
81 was not selected as q delegate, no doubt,
because as General Secretary would have to go
to the convention any way. and by making, way
for another delegate our union would thus have
four instead of three delegates to represent 1t.
Never has there been any objection made to my
political connections. and q number, OF members
OF the Cutters Union and some OF the executive
officers Of the national body are actively CON
nected with the Citizens Union. lam not In
simply as a citizen of New York Interested In
the welfare of this city. have always been in.
promised the Citizens Union or any other POI
Iitical party that ! can. influence any votes out
side or my own, and the members OF my union
thoroughly understand that"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-07-27
HORSE THIEVEs IN JERSEY.
the Wire or q Suspect Tells . Queer Yarn Of
His Losp or Memory.

u vho - - bubboOb cas- - NoooH " -
His Loss or Memory.
FREEHOLD. N. j.. July 2e.-Tbe second case Of
horse thieving in this county within ten days
occurred Saturday night, whom tho team and
oarryall belonging to Aaron Clayton. q farmer
living near here. were stolen from tho stables Of
the American Hotel. The turnout was worth
about $500.
Warrants have boon issued for the arrest of
two men. Neither has been arrested nor have
the horses and carryall been seen.
The wife of one Of the suspects visited the Of
flee of Justice White to-day and said that her
husband came homo last evening and told hor
that he had been drunk on Saturday evening and
remembered nothing Of the theft, but that he
found himself with tho rig at Keyport yesterday
morning. He said he started homo with Il, but
was afraid of arrest and left 1t on the road.
Marshal johnson was Immediately sent in tho
direction indicated by the woman, but has So
cured no trace OF team or mon, and tho woman's
story Is not believed.
George Harris. q negro. now In the county
jail, stole and exchanged two teams on July %,
and went to New Brunswick. making still
another trade. His career was stopped In three
days by the police.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-07-27
JERSEY CITY CATS INDICATED.
Not Responsible for tho Noises which Lea to
Charles Mnttuccio's Arrest.

Not Responsible for tho Noises which Lea to
Charles Mnttuccio's Arrest.
Charles Mattuccio. II years old, Of 10 Centre
street, Newark. was arraigned before Police
Justice Nevin in Jersey City yesterday morning.
charged with disordcrly conduct. James F.
Gillen, James Lynch, and Others living In the
neighborhood OF Bright and Varick streets.
have been kept awake nights for tho last two
weeks by unearthly cries. which apparently
loved that the noise was made by cats, but no
cats could be found around the. promises, and
besides the noises were too loud TO be made by
even the most robust feline. Early yesterday
morning a policeman traced the unusual noise
to its source. which was Mattuccio. The pris-
oncr's domeanor in court led to the impression
that he IL insane, and Justice Nevin committed
him to the county jail to DO examined by tho
County Physician.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-07-27
M'LEE HAD HoARDED $3.50.

His WHO and Remaining Children Can Duy
the Food He Refused Them.
Philip McLee OF Long Island City was ar
raigned in the police court yesterday and 70.
manded to Jail without bail on q charge Of man.
slaughter In the second degree. Melee turned
his family from homo and afterward took two
OF his children In. His wife left their nine
months-old infant at tho house on Saturday. and
when the father found 1t there ho turned the
baby and his daughter out a second time. A
died on Sunday. Mrs. Melee was In court yes
terday. After her husband was sent to jail she
returned to their home at 173 Seventh street
and found $3.50 hidden away. She bought cloth
ing and food for tho three children and arranged
said she was surprised to find the money. for
her husband had frequently refused to buy food
for his family.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-07-27
Unconscious with the wreck. or Their wheel.

READING. Pa. July 26.-While coastinR on
bicycles on steep hills near Stouchsburg. War
rem, son OF the Rev. II. ]. Welker. and Harry
Marks. who were coming in opposite directions,
crashed together in a valley and were badly
hurt. They were without lights and 1t was very
dark. The young men were found unconscious
on the road. amid the wrecks OF their bicycles.
Welker may die. They were going about
twenty. five miles an hour when they collided.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-07-27
Tho Weather.

Tho weather was cloudy and unsettled yesterday in
nearly all districts east Of tho Mississippi River. and
showers fell In the Atlantic and Gulf States. tho lake
regions, and in the Ohio, Mississippi and lower Mis-
souri, valleys; west of tho Mississippi the weather was
fair.
In this city the day was cloudy. with showers; high
est onciai temperature o5'. lowest 6S'; wind ssSterly.
average velocity 10 miles an hour; average humidity
90 per cent. barometer corrected to read to sea level,
at . A. NJ. &C. 90, at 8 J. NJ 29.0a.
The Thermometer at the United states Weather Blu
reau registered the temperature yesterday as follows
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-07-27
TRAMPs TRY TO RESCUE 4 BRIDE.

Her Father Didn't Want Her to Go on ~. WaIk1(
ing Trip " and Kept the Girl at Homo.
READING. Pa, July 26.-Rose Brown, aged ~.
was courted by Henry Shultz, aged so. of Nose
lem. Mr.. Brown opposed the match. Mis-.
Brown favored 1t. Finally Shults and the girl
walked six miles In the rain to Fleetwood. whore
Squire Dunn married them. Next they went to
the Browns for a few days. When Shultz wanted
10 take his bride of on = walking trip her father
interforod. ShultZ left. vowing Vengeance.
Next day, with a squad OF four tramps, he re-
turned to the Browns. Meanwhile q crowd of
neighbors had congreRated. and Shultz and his
tramp companions were driven of after o STONE
hattie