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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-11
a BANK WRECKER.
Great Falls, Mont, Cashier Charged with
Embedding S1SO,OOO.

Great Falls, Mont, Cashier Charged with
Embedding S1SO,OOO.
GREAT FALLS, Mont, Feb. 6.-The
Northwestern national bank, one of
the oldest institutions in the state,
posted a notice announcing its suspen-
sion yesterday morning. The board of
directors and officers charge that the
trouble is due to a defalcation on the
part of the cashier, Benton ID. Hatcher,
of $1SO,OO0. The assets of the
institution are given out by directors
as $75O,OO0; liabilities of about an
equal amount. Cashier Hatcher is ly-
ing FRUSTRATED at his home here. All
day long he refused to say anything
for publication. The charges made by
the board of directors are of sensa-
tiona1 character. It is believed, how
ever, that in the wrecking of the bank
more than Cashier Hatcher are inn
n1icataO
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-11
Maximum Frelghts Wanted.

TOPEKA, Kan, Feb. 6.-The senate
committee of railroads last night by a
vote of five to four voted to report a
maximum rate bill. Those voting for
the bill were: Lewelling, Householder,
Forney, Helmiclz and Hanna, those OPP
posed, Chairman Harris, Johnson, Nor
row and Fulton, the latter three re-
publicans, all of whom hold that it is
better to invest the state railroad COM
mission with power to fix and maintain
rates.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-11
hoW's This 8

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that can not be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & Co, Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known +. ].
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, 0.
WALDINe, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 75c. per bot
lie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-11
To Unite Three systems.

New YORK, Feb. So. Pierpont Nor
gan and President James Hill, of the
Great Northern, are managing the deal
by which three great Northwestern
systems will be managed by one set OF
men. The systems are the Northern
Pacific, the Great Northern and the
Oregon Railway s. Navigation Co.
These three lines hold in the aggre-
gate 10, 200 miles of track.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-11
railway Men Have Laudab1e Aims.

YOUNGSTOWN, O., Feb. S.-The Ma
tional Association of Railway Agents,
comprising all railway employees, or
ganized permanent organization in
this city. The object is the advance
ment of social relations, education of
members upon topics pertaining to the
work and to discourage strikes and
labor troubles. Employees of railway
lines terminating in the United States,
25 miles or over in length, are eligible
to membership.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-11
A Riot NARROWLY Axerted.

TOPEKA, Kan, Feb. 6.-The house
committee on railroads had a stormy
session yesterday. The maximum
freight rate bill was under discussion,
and some of the members tried to break
up the meeting. A fierce quarrel fol-
lowed and it became necessary to call
the sergeant-at-arms to que1 the dis
turbance. The good sense OF the MEM
bers perhaps was all that stood in the
way of a serious conflict.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-11
They Are after Mr. Leland.

TOPEKA, Kan, Feb. 6.-The populists
have scheme to dispose of Cy Leland
as chairman of the board of commits
sioners of Doniphan county. The plan
is to pass a bill limiting the tenure of
Office to county commissioner in Doni-
phan county to one term. Leland has
been chairman of the board in the
county for 20 years, and if the proposed
bill is passed he will be forced to retire
next January
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-11
To Contest Bramble's Claim.

ANDERSON, Ind, Feb. S.-Edward
Bond, of this city, has served notice on
the English syndicate not topay George
Bramble, of Sleepy Eye, Mimi, the
100000 deferred payment for the
patents on machine which applies
steam power direct. 1t is claimed the
patent brought 81 900, 600. Bond in
vented and patented machine in 1885
which he asserts covered all of the
points in Bramble's invention.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-11
Twins in Size. Snaps and Activity.

This is what those important little organs,
the kidneys are when healthy. In disorder
they may differ in all three particulars. Dis
simultaneously, and one may be active while
the other is semi-paralyzed. Give to both a
healthful impulse, without exciting them,
with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which
forestallS such dreadf III maladies as Bright's
disease and diabetes. Use the Bitters. also,
for malarial, bilious, rheumatic, nervous,
bowel and kidney trouble.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-11
SHORT NOTES OF SCIENCE.

An electric roller for massage pur-
roses is composed of plates of copper
and zinc and generates it's own cleo
tricity.
The speculative astronomers are now
arguing that the moon is in the shape
of plumb bob, and that the large end
Is always toward the earth.
Aluminium should always be used
alone and pure, as it readily forms cleo
trio couples with every other metal and
is then easily attacked by water.
Baron Kaulbars, a Russian astron-
omer. was led by his observations of
the last solar eclipse to PROFOUND the
theory that there are in the sun vast
denominations Of electricity which in
Huence comets and meteors.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-11

WHEN a girl wants to say a decollete
gown is not becoming to another girl she
casually mentions ''thaG her neck is like
hat rack. ''-Atchison Globe.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-11
millions of Cook Books Given Away.

There is one large house in this country
that has taken business on its turn and
means to ride in on the ''rising tide" Alive
20 the signs of better times and to the best
interests of the people, they are now circu-
ating among families a valuable publication
Known as THE CHARLES A VoGELER CON-
aANY's COOKERY Book AND RooK OF Con-
FORT AND HEALTH, which contains very
choice Information on the subject of cook
ng. Receipts for the preparation of good,
substantial and dainty dishes, prepared
especially forit by a leading authority, viii be
found in its pages. Much care has been
taken in its preparation and distribution,
with the hope that it will be just the thing
needed for housekeepers, and just the thing
needed also for the care Of the health and
household. As Cookery Book it will be
Invaluable to keep on hand for reference.
1talso contains full Information in regard to
the great remedies of this house. which pro-
vide against bodily ailments, especially the
Master Cure for Pains and Aches, st.
Jacobs Oil.
To give some idea of the labor and expense
of this output, more than 200 tons Of paper
nave been used in its publication, and at
che rate of 10000 day, it has taken sew
eral months for the issue.
The book can be had of druggists every
where, or by enclosing &c. stamp to The
Charles A. Vogeler Company, Baltimore, Md.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-11

THE nice things that are said about deal
man fool no one; not even his widow
Atchison Globe.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-11

In WHIsr.-ssPapa, what is the gla
hand?" Five trumps and long suit."-
Chicago Record.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-11

81 HAVE two friends who never talk be-
hind my back. You may think you have a
greater number, but probably you are mis-
taken. Drake Watson.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-11

ANY kind of bruise st. Jacobs Oil wi
cure at any time, no matter how bad.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-11

1T may come last, but st. Jacobs Oil is the
best to cure sprains. It ought to be first.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-11

CAscARETs stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or grippe, Ice
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-11

ssLooK here, SUM- said Washington
Whitewash, sswhat yo' mean by runnin' in
ter me dat awayr" i'Go way, black man,
replied Jackson Chickcoop. ''rs color-blind,
Iis."-Philadelphia North American.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-11

BORROWED trouble is always the most
hurdensome.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
THE COTTON CROP.
4 General Decline I'm Condition, Ov-
Ing to Drought.

WASHINGTON. October 1.-THE cotton
returns TO the Department of Agriculture
indicate an average condition on October
LIST OF 1901. as compared with 1873 on Sep
TENDER lst, a decrease of sos points. The
average condition october LIST was co.,,
and on October 1st, last year. 7i.5. There
has been a further decline. more or less,
marked. in every cotton-producing state,
the decline in North Carolina being IL
points. i'm Tennessee Il points, in South
Carolina. Georgia, Florida, and Arkansas,
10: i'm the Indian Territory, s; IN Alabama
Mississippi. and Missouri. Z; in Louisiana
and Texas. 6. and in Oklahoma, points.
Florida is the only State IN which the
decline is not attributed wholly or IN
large part to the long continued drought.
The complaints of mo top crop" or Of
an exceptionally small one. are almost
universal and the reports Of small bolls
and short staple are very numerous.
The only favorable reports are those
which relate TO the conditions for pick
ing cotton, which are. in the main. every
thing that could be desired. The averages
by States are as follows: Virginia, 7O;
North Carolina. rs; South Carolina, ~;
Georgia 70; Florida. 76; Alabama, 70;
Mississippi. "a; Louisiana. y; Texas, 81;
Arkansas, 81: Tennessee. S.: Missouri "a;
Oklahoma 80; Indian Territory, s..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
YOUNG LADY DROWNED.
Fell Overheard from n Yacht. I'm the
Rappnhnnnock.


FREDERICKSBURG. VA. october H.
Especially "A phone message received here
from Tappahannock Sunday stated that
Miss Jeanette Bradley had fallen from
Mr. Walter Tyler's yacht at Carriers
Wharf and been drowned.
Mrs. Tyler arrived here at . p. NJ. to-
day, having left Tappahannock at A.
NJ The river was being dragged for Miss
Bradley's body. Mrs. Tyler says they
all saw MISC Bradley when she fell over
board at 1920 Sunday morning. The en-
CINE was Immediately reversed. and the
yacht was soon where the young lady
was CALAMITY struggling TO keep ahoat.
lust as the attempt was about being
made to haul her aboard, she threw up
her hands gave a piercing shrek, and
sank to rise no more.
The deceased. in company with Mr.
Tyler and wife. left here at noon Satur-
day on the yacht for few days trip on
the Rappahannock. intending to spend
Sunday I'm Tappahannock.
With premonition of disaster, an inti-
mate male friend of the dead young lady
said yesterday, two or three hours be-
fore the news of the accident was re-
ceived here, that he intended to tell her
as soon as she returned, to stop going on
those yachting trips, as there would be
a serious accident some day
Miss Bradley was the eldest daughter
Of Mr. w L. Bradley, of the Free Lance.
She was well known in musical and social
circles abroad as well as at home. She
was the niece of Mrs Tabb. who formerly
resided in Richmond and who was promi-
nent I'm all entertainments given there
few years ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
UNCLE SANS TREASURY.
Available Asscts-Revenuesa and Dis
bursements-Issue of Currency.

WASHINGTON, October 1.-THE an
nual report of the Treasurer of the
United States will show that on June
30. 1896, the total available assets of the
Treasury were $3.50 1855 ,S2l, and on June 30,
1897. they had increased 10 57476i,377. OF
these sums. S30S.35i3i8 was available on
June 30, 1896, and S2sS, 295, i2i on June 80,
1891. for the strictly fiscal operations Of
the government. On June %. 1895. ST.
3SO913, and on June 30 1897. sol. i6s953 was
held on deposit against outstanding GER
tihcates and Treasury notes.
In addition to net ordinary revenues,
the Treasury received $l5.4i8 go I'm de-
posits from the retirement of national
bank notes, and $3.50 in refunding certifi-
Gates for conversion into bonds. so that
the total income available for the fiscal
operations of the year was 1868 l73. 925. As
against this, there were disbursements,
besides the ordinary expenditures, Of the
sum Of Sill SOP on account Of bonds and
currency. and the further sum Of SHOP. o.
3jj in the retirement OF national-bank
notes. making a total OF $3sS.2G0n. The
net loss OF available cash arising from
these operations. therefore. was S2jG7L09l.
In the issue Of paper currency. the ope-
rations for the year. which amounted 10
$354S4S.OO0. were exceeded in only one
year dSg2. and then by only a narrow
margin The redemDtions. amounting to
$3.50. 40. 900. were also relatively heavy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
CORN, OATS, AND RYE.
Conditions OF These Crops-RepOrts
TO Federal Statistician.

WASHINGTON. October 1.-THE Octo-
Der report of the statistician Of the De
partment Of Agriculture shows the ave
rage condition Of corn on October 1st
TO have been III, as compared with 1913
on September LIST, with 905 on october l,
1896. and S25. the average for the last
ten years. There has been an improve
ment during the month Of s points IN
MARYLAND and I'm Iowa. on the other
hand, there has been decline of points
I'm Kansas, in Nebraska, 3 I'm Ohio, 3
i'm Illinois, and 4 in Missouri. and gene
raj decline in the Southern States.
The preliminary estimate of the yield
per acre of oats is Isl bushels, an IN
crease of 3.S bushels over the october es-
innate of last year The principal in
crease is west Of the Mississippi river,
Missouri. Nebraska. and Kansas showing
an increase of six. twelve. and fifteen
bushels per acre, respectively, over last
year. The average for quality Is $40.
The preliminary estimate - the yleld
per acre of rye is 161 bushels, or rs bush
els per acre greater than the October es-
innate of the crop of 1896. The principal
rye-producing States all show increases,
as follows: New York. A. pennsylvania
8: Michigan. o. Wisconsin. /; Kansas,
bushels per acre over last year.
The average for quality Is 927. as COM
pared with 1913 in october Of last year.
In New York and Pennsylvania II Is >
and , points respectively, and in Illinois,
Iowa and Nebraska IL Is o, ?, and I
pOints respectively.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
A. HUTZLER'S SONS,
Bis EAST BROAD STREET.
CHASE CITY.
The Tobacco Niarket-Confederat
Neterans-PersonaI Noes.

CHASE CITY. VA, October ii.-(Soe-
clal)-Last week was the first OF the
new tobacco year. and the sales were
large and prices much higher than for
tine corresponding period OF last year. Tho
sales from October 1, 1896, to October 4.
1897 az all the warehouses here were
little over two millions OF pounds. Tho
Indications are that the present crop VIII
show superior quality in all grades.
The Southside Academy here. conducted
by Professor Edward G. James, with
several assistants, now has over seventy
five enrolled pupils, and there are weekly
additions. This is in excess Of any pre-
vious session.
There will be n good attendance from
this county at the meeting OF the Grand
Camp next week. Captain Thomas ID
Jeffress, Of Chase City, and Joseph l..
larry, OF Palmer's Springs, are the dele
gates chosen by the l.. A. Armistead
Camp. Confederate Veterans, No. %. and
both will attend.
Miss Florida May Davies. selected as
Sponsor for the camp on the occasion. Is
a young lady OF charming personality ana
splendid appearance.
Unusual apathy prevails here I'm pohti-
cal circles. The Republicans will not
make nominations for the House Of Dele
gates or Senate, and admit that their
State ticket put forth at Lynchburg Will
be overwhelmingly defeated. The indie
pendent Populist and Republican eandi-
dates for the House Of Delegates are re-
garded as merely nominal, and VIII not
cut much figure on the day Of election.
But the people should be aroused TO 20 to
the polls and vote. as sometimes general
apathy is converted into general surprise
the day after the election.
Mr. A. r.. Cralle. OF Farmville. has
commenced the erection Of "A large two
story brick storehouse at this place.
Emory a. Saunders are also making addl-
tions to their storehouse on Main street.
There is a good opening here for the
establishment OF brick manufactory.
The bricks used here now have TO be
brought from a distance on the railroad.
Colonel Fry, Of Coyner's Springs, va.
and Mrs. p NJ. Fry. Of Richmond, father
and wife OF Manager Fry, Of the JEFF
ferson Hotel. are visiting here at the
residence OF DR.. Henry l.. Burwell, SON
in-aw Of Colonel Fry.
The severe drought continues, but
springs and streams have not ceased 10
flow, and many people say they nave seen
longer and more damaging spells OF dry
weather. Prospects are favorable for
rain to-day.
Mr. Stephen Terry. a prominent citizen
ana large farmer, died I'm this county on
Saturday last. He was 81 years old ana
a man OF high character.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
NEWPORT NEWS POLICE.
Their Lot Not Happy One-Ons
stabbed-Another Bitten.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, october H.
special. )-Patrolman T. A. Mitchell was
stabbed I'm the abdomen shortly after 3
o'clock yesterday morning by Kelly
alias James Lee, a man whom the officer
had arrested for disorderly conduct. The
stabbing occurred In the corridor OF the
city prison, while the policeman was
waiting for the turnkey 10 take charge
OF the prisoner Lee drew pocket
knife and opened H. saying he did not
have any money and did not intend 20
be locked up. The officer ordered him
20 hand over the knife and started to-
ward him. Lee stepped back, shifted the
knife from his left 10 his right hand,
and then made n lunge at Psuolman
Mitchell The officer struck the prisoner
three blows with his billy before he
felled him 20 the floor. lie did not know
he had been cut TN he felt the blood
tricking down his leg. Then he Was
seized with violent pains and had To- DO
carried home. The wound is am exceed
ingly dangerous one, and the officer has
suffered agony. Tonight, however. ne
IL somewhat better. and IT u tnought
the chances OF recovery are In his favor.
Lee Is confined I'm the felons' cell. lie
says he Is a riyetcr by trade. and came
TO this city Saturday from Washington
TO get employment az the ship-yaFd.
Patroiman & w. Giddings. who was on
duty in Rockets Saturday night was
badly bitten by a colored woman. While
patroliing his beat, about ii o'clock. no
heard cries OF "Murderi murder! help!
helpv' He rushed into the house whence
came the screams. and found Mary NOR
ton a negress assauiting her child with
n chair When the Infatuated woman
Jaw the officer she rushed at him.
swapping ike a dos. and before he con-
ouered her She made three ugly marks
on him. biting him twice on the left lex
and once on the right hand. While Mr..
0iddlngs was putting the nippers ON the
mother her eldest daughter dealt him a
blow over the head with chair. They
were both arrested ana lodged IN the
city Jail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
BOYDTON.
Death of an Esteemed Citizen-Edu-
cationai-POIiticnI.


BOYDTON. VA, october 11-(Spe-
clal.)-Mr. Stephen Terry one Of the
county's Oldest and most highly-respect-
ed citizens, died at his home, near
Baskerville, on Saturday; aged g years.
He had been sick for several months,
and his death was not unexpected. lie
was deyout Baptist. and the remains
were brought through here yesterday,
followed by a long cortege OF friends
and relatives. and inferred in the Gene
terry at Liberty church.
The graded school opened here this
morning. with an enrolment Of some fifty
odd scholars. Professor G. r. Irving.
of Amelia county. is the principal and
Mrs. T.. r. Clack and Miss Lula Boyd
are the assistant teachers. The School
Board has decided 20 run this school
seven months. As the other schools I'm
the district are run only i've me hs,
this action of the board is suhie OF
considerable criticism I'm the county
schools.
The Democrats will formally open the
campaign here next Monday (court-day),
with speeches from some well-known
stumpers Harry Smith, the Populist
candidate for the House. and Thomas A.
Jones, Independent Republican candidate
for the same position, have been stump
ing the county the past ten days. John
z. Smith. the Democratic nominee, has
made no speeches up to date, but it is
thought he will make the round OF the
county later
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
Scotland Neck.

SCOTLAND NECK. n. c., October Il
Special Saturday, by fire at Conoke;
few miles down the road, Mr.. j. ID. Taylor
lost a gin. grist-, and saw-mill, thirty
bales of cotton. and half a carload OF
cOttOnseed. The fire originated, IL "aS
thought. from friction in the gin, as a
spark was seen and extinguished some
time before the gin was stopped ana II
was thought there was smoulleIMls
spark left when the gin was stopped. ne
fire occurred at l o'clock In the morning.
The cotton belonged mostly To farmers,
who had carried II there TO be glnhed' ana
much of 1t was still in the seed.
Mr.. Joe Henry Bell, weu-knoWh
farmer OF the community. died ana was
miles from town. He had been sick for
wear with some throat trouble.
There may yet be hope Of Mr.; r. IL.
Smith retaining the post-ottice mere. A
WISCONSIN Republican. who has been here
and seen the situation. has written "A let
ter TO the President, and he received a
favorable reply from some MEMBER OF the
POST Office Department.