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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-25
An Army Wife.
BY CAPTAIN CHARLES KING.
Copyrighted. 1896. by F. rennysOn NeeIy.l

Chapter I. - Fannie McLane, a young
widow, Is invited to visit the Graftons
at Fort Sedgwick. Her sister tries to dis
suade her, as Randolph Merriam (whom
she had Tilted for old McLane) and his bride
ARE stationed there.
: Chapter II.-Fannie McLane's wedding
causes family feeling. A few months later
she, while travelling with her husband,
meets Merriam, on his wedding trip.
Chapter III.-Some time previous to this
Merriam had gone on government sur
vey, fallen Ill, and had been nursed by Mrs
Tremaine and daughter Florence. A hasty
note from Mrs. McLane's stepson takes
him to the plains.
Chapter IV.-Young McLane dictates to
Merriam. a dying message. which is sent
to Parry "a young Chicago lawyer and
bfother-in-law of Mrs. McLane). Reply
causes Merriam to swoon- He is taken to
the Tremaine's; calls for Florence.
Chapter v. Engagement of Florence
Tremaine to Merriam is announced; we'd
ding shortly follows
J Chapter VI.-Mr. McLane is mysterious
1y shot in San Francisco. Merriam IS
greatly excited when he reads account in
papers.- While still in T burning Mrs. Nc
Lane prepares to visit Fort Sedgwick. She
had secured her invitation by telling Mrs.
Grafton she had never really cared for
Merriam. Capt. Grafton when he learned
of the proposed visit yainly objected
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-25
,Eouth and Tooth w,-h

An excellent wash for the mouth and
teeth and also for the hair is made by
dissolving two ounces (about four even
tablespoonsfuD of borax in three pinIs
of boiling water; while still warm add
to this ffaspoonful of spirits of cam
phor. Bottle and keep on the wash
stand; when ready for use. add equal
amount of warm water.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-25
An Arabian Proverb.

He that knows not, and knows not
that he knows not, is fool, shun him.
: He that knows not, and knows that
he knows not, is simple; teach him.
He that knows, and knows not that
he knows, is asleep; wake him.
He that knows, and knows that he
knows, is wise; follow him--Chicago
Times-Herald.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-25
fro BE Continued
Saw Through the Pastors scheu

Saw Through the Pastors Scheme.
In a Virginia church the minister an
nounced that a collection would be
taken up to defray the cost of coal for
heating the church. Everybody con-
tributed but John -, who gave a sly
wink as the plate was presented to
him, but nothing else. The minister no.
ticed Johns dereliction, but surmised
that he might have left his money at
home. A similar contribution was lev
led the following Sunday. AS before.
everyone gave except John, who looked
sly. The minister wondered, and after
services took his parishioner to task.
''Now, john" said he, ''why didn't
you give something, if it was but lit
tIe?"
''Ha, ha- I know better" said John,
slyly.
"John!" cried the minister.
eyes, Mr.. -
'What do you mean ?''
ooh, nothing. Just that 1 kin see
through your little game; that's all"
John, your words are disrespectful
and require an explanat ton. What do
you mean?"
"Oh, now, a-trying to pull the wool
over my eyes, a-trying to make US be-
lieve you want the money to buy coal
to heat the church, when you know it's
heated by steam. Sun.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-25
AHazardous Proceedinx.

Miss Passee-Guess how old am
Mr.. Bluntt-I do not wish to offend
, 1898-04-16
WHY he WAS SILENT.

JULES was The very acceptable courier of q
small party Of Americans travelling in En-.
rope last sum nor. He was an accomplished
linguist, and, as one of the party said, in tho
line of profanity, when needed, he was "a per
feet Napoleon. IF / could swear in ono
language as co prehrnsively as he does in
all, / should consider myself a past grand
master of cussing,' he SAID.
On the way over the 81. Gothard Pass,
after leaving AirOIo, tor some Instance the
train moved aloHs opposite " tremendously
high precipice, over which u Tiny stream
flowed, almost losing itself in mist before
reaching it's course below. Jules Informed
the party as to its peculiaritieS and retired.
Later on traveller told the Americans "a
story about certain fish in thai stream, to the
effect hat when they cam to he edge of
the preclpioo they curled themselves upG' nut
their tail in their mouths and roIltd down
Ike 50 many hoops.
Curious Jules never told Us that," said
one, "ltlink I'll speak to him about it," Aud
he did. "Why didn't you let us know about
those fish, JulesP" he asked. Hadn't you
heard the stor!?"
"Y-s, I had said Jules; but I don't
neffer tell zat story to &c Americans. Zey
cln tell rooty good lies deirseifa.
Harpsr's Monthly.
, 1898-04-16

Navy Department has decided to purchase
the Transatlantic Liners "St. Paul" aud .'st.
Louis.
It is announced that the postal service
from the United States 10 Cuba has closed
for the preAenl.
New York, 10Th April.
Fi'u ca, A'i. iO' n. .>.' l"Ils. PER
barre F6.5O-85. SO
MSA', K'I"drisl 81 Y5-S2.lV
New Seasons Pork ont of Season
IIAVy Mas Fork $40
s,o. IUry"fnIN per III At
Fair TO Good Rs6mings ST
Etch"nKS. Ne : OIL &ns nd. 1850
t0"l"n. 10Th April
D~""rnrAOryNt~ls nsIr"tl2 S.12j6
Sugar M"soovndo Pr cwt. $3.50
iirlh'n Hso' ssoIs tub pr sNt
l'emeIara Rum per gil 10l ~
rn""I,t '''eo'. cool M"tI'.g Red rr "
rs "a
ConsoIs IIC-7 IG
Bank Of t.nHa.u rate Of Di.c9"n, 4 &c
Java Sugar - 20 Gibraltar or Ci"n o. t,r
oldor", ~loati"G terraS...po. cwt. I0jI04
Three ""r eest ltemt~s IN rars lO1. 50
, 1898-04-16

Mr.. Kruger is not N king a. discreet use
OF MS new lease Of DIV =. lie his followed
up MS ar Iltrary dlsm 'Sal Of Chief Justice
Aotxe with q staten mt in the VolksraaI
wnloh Is full of s%ini4ter threats against ths
Suzer''n Power. The President supports DR..
heyds In o denial of The T~ransvaal's prim nv
obligation under the Convention of London.
W course, we have heard all this before. but
The present uttertnces gain Significance from
the tact that the TrAnSvaal Government
evidently expects this country 70 be seriously
embro'ied with several Continental Powers
snd is preparing to make bay while the sun
hulneH. We shall see, when Mr.. Kr gers
despatch IN reply to Mr.. Chamberlain on
'hIs snzerain question is published, how
matters actually stand. \ general repudia-
ton OF the term suGerajn may not mean very
much. We should MT go to wnr with the
Republic for the sha low IL we still Qrasped
the substance. But if Mr.. Kruger proceeds
to act on his theory md commits actual and
serious breaches II the Convention the out
look will become grave. Such il crisis may
possibly be precipitated in connection with
the dismissed of Mr.. Kotze, which, ii is urged
by the ex-Chicf Justice, constitutes a denial
OF that Justice which tile convention guaran-
tees to every person in the TransvaaI.
-
l am glad to see that so astute an authority
as Sir W. Robinson thinks there is ne dan
ger Of a war with Russi and China. He ia
just leaving Hong Kon+, and az governor
must know a great dHl. Briefly, lie does
not think Russia is unfriendly, nor does he
believe the occupation Of Port Arthur will
hurt lis if that and other. ports are kept
open. The Chinese are friendly to the
Russians, and practically the whole of North
China is at present Russian sed. These airs
Facts worth noting.
Our own policy. Sir w. Robinson saws.
ought to be- to work with the United States
for Il policy Uf free trade, then to hold on TO
the whole Of the Van Itse Valley, AMI TO
insist OH the fulhlment of all the clauses Of
the Tientsin Treaty. A northern post. suoh
as ChUsan, might ais he a point Of policy.
and the necessity Of acquiring Mrs Bay anI
kowlo"n for the defence Of I.ong Kong, Sir
William fully admits. Verify it looks as il
the partition Of CAina is within measurable
Ill lance.
The scare Of war between Spnin and the
United States IS passing of. 1t looks as if
the no .onr of Spun, which is really the
1nain obstacle to peace, might be o. peased if
a buSlness-hke purchase scheme might be
arranged There Is something Of the old
time Yankee nmartn"ss in this. and. it NAV
be q way ont Of tn" present tangIe will be
found ON some suoh lines. The financial
princes of Europe don't want a war which
will interfere with American trade, and il
ia said they ARE prepared to advance HE
money to gumanteo the Cuban war debt OF
Spain it she will sell out the island to a big
group Of American aud European buyers.
But what will the Cuban rebels Aay to
this?
, 1898-04-16
From the Church Family Nswspopsr.

The killing of Senior CAvallOtti in a duel
has been the sensation of the moment on the
Continent. Senior CavallOtti was a we'll
known Radical politician in the italian Par
lament, and had fought some thlrty-four
duels in his lifetime. The duel was fought
with sharp pointed swords, with gloves,
without AAnnolS, with unstsrChrd shifts AMI
stnrChed collars. Unlike the French duelS,
the fight WAS t. be continued until somebody
WAS disabled. The cause of death was pro-
badly unprecedented in duels. Senior MacO-
las sword penetrated the mout aud cut the
jugular vein of his antagonist. What sensa-
ton would be made in London # Mr.. As
quith and some Conservative free lance were
TO have . duel in which MIR. Asquith met
with his death. That such things should be
possible in the Eternal City is almost in
credible.
, 1898-04-16

A terrible account has come to hand Of the
state Of the wretched prisoner Captain Drey-
fus in his cell on Devils Island, in the West
Indies. Some time ago he attempted to com
NIT suicide. Since then he has been made
to lie at night upon a plank bed, with his
feet chained to q cannon ball. His mind and
body are probably giving way, and it is hard
ly possible that he can live throughout his
sentence. There is something medieval Ill
the refinement of this living death. Colonel
Piquart in his duel it'll Colonel Henry, got
the better Of his adversary. Colonel Henry
was wounded in the forearm. and he let his
sword drop. Thus ended a duel very differ
ent floln tile Italian battle.
, 1898-04-16

The sick man Of Europe is showing I'M
usual signs of returning health aud vigOur.
The campaign against Greece, indeed, seems
TO have rehabilitated Turkey from q military
point Of view, and it is not surprising that
the Sultan is in good spirits now that
Russia has her hardS full in the East. At
the same time it is i'll fighting against q
debtor who can make inc0nVenient calls
upon All empty Treasury. The Sultan is
paving for his obstinote resistance to Russis's
proposal TO make Prince George OF Greece
the Governor of Crete. The answer to that
from St. Petersburg is q demand that the
Porte shall engage to pay out Of the Greek
war indemnity at least one-half OF the
RHsso- Turkish war indemnify. now twenty
years old. This amounts to over a million
and ,a-quarter Nerling, and would mean g
large slice out OF the Greek cake. Last week
an effort was made to postp me The payment,
but he r l4~ian representative at Constanti-
nople dem undcd that a favourable reply
should be given by last Monday at the latest.
If this is II t lone the Russian ambassador
intends to present a note informing the Sui.
tan that Russia will take measures to obtain
payment Of the arrears in full, and a regular
payment Of future insialments. We shall
await with interest AMI curiosity the result
Of this new move on the part of Russia.
Meanwhile it is an open secret that Turkey
has everything ready for the mobilisatlon
OF a large army. Orders have been sent to
Adrinamo. IL TO organise the defence of that
city, and the war fever seems TO spread
amongst the Malomiinedan popul alton. Alto
gether the position of Turkey, taken in con-
nectien with the state of Crete, must be
considered in a state Of unstable eqnili-
brium.
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-01-13
NATIONAL COMMITTEE
OF the Peoples Party Is in Session at
St Louis.

St Louis, Jan. 12-The National
Committee of the Peoples Party is in
session today at the Iaclede hotel for
the purpose of preparing Il call for the
National convention which is TO be
held in April. In addition to the Ma
tional Committee there are present
special representatives from the State
Central Committees of Il number of
States Those participating in the
conference today are exclusively mid
dle-of-the-road Populists and include
General CoXey, of Ohio, Milton Parkes
of Texas. W. S. LOrgan of Arkansas,
A Steinberger of Kansas, and a num-
Der of others. This wing of the party
has been trying to force Chairman
Butler of the National Committee of
the regular Peoples Party to issue a
call for a National convention to pro
mulgate in advance the platform on
which the Populists expect to elect
many members of Congress in the
next four years. and also to elect Il
President in 1900. Chairman Butler
however. does not believe there is any
necessity for so early a convention
and he has persistently refused to is
sue Il call Hence the middle-of-the-
road element is determined TO go it
alone.
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-01-13
BABY's SMOOTH, FAIR SKIN

A Grateful Mother Writes this Letter
Tells all about Her Troubles when
Baby Broke out with Scrofula Sores.
"At the age of two months, my baby
began to have sores break out on his right
cheek. We used all the external ap-
plications that We could think or hear of,
to no avail. The sores spread all over one
side of his face. We consulted physi-
clan and tried his medicine, and in a week
the sore was gone. But to my surprise in
two weeks more another scrofulous look
ing sore appeared on baby's arm. 1t
grew worse and worse, and when he was
three months old, 1 began giving him
Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1 also took Hoods
Sarsaparilla, and before the first bottle
was finished, the sores were well and have
never returned. He is now four years old,
but he has never had any sign of those
scrofulous sores since he was cured by
Hoods SarsaparilIa, for which 1 feel very
grateful My boy owes his good health
and smooth, fair skin to this great med
icine." Mrs. S. S. WRoTEN, Farming
ton, Delaware Get only Hoods.
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-01-13
DIsrRICr CoUHr.

The Third Judicial Districf-Jud9e
Webster Street Presiding
DISTRICT court opened this morning
with Judge Street. on the bench, it be
ing law day
Tbs court rendered it's decision in the
matter OF the application of Yavspsi
county for an IL junction restraining the
Territorial loan commission from fund
ing the Y svspai bonds Tbs court dis
solved the temporary injunction and
the motion for permanent irjupction
was denied. This practically settles
the matter as far as the validity OF the
old ?. 81 A. O bonds sFs concerned and
there is nothing nov TO interfere with
the loan N mission. although the
bonds we're funded previous TO the fl
ing OF the suit for an Injunction. 1t
was only question of their validity.
The motion for new trial in the
nese of Moore, H0nt & Co vs.. Butler
& Co, was uv9rruled.
A decree OF divorce was granted in
the case Of j o A King Va Ssbsths
King.
rne motion for 3 new triai in the
case Of Marshall We Roupdsree was over
ruled and notice OF appeal given to the
Supreme court
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-01-13
THE vULTURE NINE.

The Vulture mine, in the early his
tory of Maricopa, was one of the best
producers in the west, and millions of
dollars were taken from the mine. 1t
was a powerful factor in building up
Maricopa county and in the days of
its prosperity from forty to fifty
thousand dollars a month was circu-
lated in this city from the mine. In
later years the mine suffered reverses
and could be worked only at great ex-
pense, so it was allowed to remain idle
except at spasmodic periods. All the
wood ornGles around the mine had
been burned and -it waS-an item of
great eXI.s- Use to seer tiss ls5llss-7.l {. p
Grafton.
a few months ago The writer gave
publicity TO an idea advanced by Joe
Por,rrie. by which the mine could
be PLACED on ? pre5tslssllee working has
is. The article was republished in the
Scientific American ard other pub
LEGATIONS, and was the means of bring
ing about reorganization of the min
ing company, the articles of incorpor-
alton being filed in the County Re
corder's office a few days ago. The
new company is known as the New
Nulture Mining Co." and is composed
for the most part of Chicago capital
lists. The plans outlined by Porterie
Will be followed and which are so
simple that it is a wonder that it was
not thought of before. The Hassay-
ampa river flows about fifteen miles
from the Nulture and in places has
fall of about fifteen feet to the mile.
The idea is to harness the waters of
the river and put in a turbine wheel
and electric motor. THE power is 10
be transmitted to the mine where n
large pump of great capacity will be
esta blished and the water pumped
from the depth of the mine. This
would give an ample supply to run all
the machinery and the wood question
would be no longer a hindrance-
There is an abundance of water in the
mine, in fact there is a large lake
AS far as the wealth of the mine
is concerned, there is no doubt, for
according to experts who have exam
ined the mine it yet contains great
wealth and we will vet see one of the
richest mines ever discovered pouring
gold into this county.
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-01-13
WITH A LION.
The Exciting Adventure Between Il
Cowboy and a Mountain Lion.

The Exciting Adventure Between Il
Cowboy and a Mountain Lion.
The story of a desperate battle be
tween a cowboy named Skelley and Il
mountain lion is told in this city. Skel-
ley. it seems. was riding slowly along
Il trail about fifteen miles above the
mouth of the Verde last Friday night
about 10 o'clock All at once his horse
manifested signs of uneasineSs and
showed Il disposition to bolt from the
trail Skelley urged him forward
with his spurs, but the animal began
trembling violently and was with diff
ficuIty managed. Shelley is an expert
hOrseman. and although unable to ac
count for his SteedS strange behavior.
was determined to push forward, and
applied the rowels continuously.
When opposite Il large rock which
jutted over the trail, the horse whin-
MED with fear and SHE'D. There was
Il rushing sound through the air and
the next instant the horse was borne
to the ground with a mountain lion
hanging to his neck. The rider was
also borne to the ground but quickly
regained his feet and presence of mind
and pulling his revolver from its scab-
bard he held the weapon to the head
of the lion and pulled the trigger. The
beast clawed savagely at the horses
neck and expired. 1t was found
necessary to kill the poor horse, as
its neck was terribly lacerated.
1t will be a long time before Shelley
forgets that night adventure and his
narrow escape from death, for if the
lion had leaped Oh him instead of the
horse he would never have lived to
tell the tale.
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-01-13
Death OF MRS. EDWIN S. GILL.
While Temporarily Out of Her Mind
- Takes Carbolie Acid
Nh Suicidal Intent.

Mrs. e. S. wife of the clerk of
the District died yesterday ev-
ening at ESQ o'clock from the effects
of dose of crude carbolic acid taken
with suicidal intent while suffering
temporary mental alteration.
The poison was taken Thursday ev-
ening, and the unfortunate woman
was discovered by her husband who
returned home about 8 o'clock after
visiting with friend. He found Mrs.
Gill in a condition of collapse and a
strong odor of carbolic acid permeat-
ing the house. He telephoned at once
to DIR. Stroud who responded prompt
Iy. DR.. Stroud almost gave up all
hopes of saving her life when he ar
rived for the pupils of her eyes failed
to dilate upon pressure. a stomach
pump was applied and the poison taken
from her system, and everything pos
sible was done for her relief by the
physician and neighbors who were cal
led.
During Friday she regained partial
consciousness and was able to take
Il little nOurishment and to speak a
few words. She suffered a relapse,
however, and died at the hour men
toned
News of the death reaching the Dis
trict Attorneys office Justice Johnston
viewing the remains adjourned until
this afternoon at o'clock to take tes-
timony.
The funeral will be held at O'Clock
Sunday afternoon. Rev. Penick of the
Episcopal church officiating. Mr. Gill
and the young daughter of the deceaS-
ed have The sympathy of the entire
c0InfT6nity for although Mrs. Gill was
possessed of Il weakness she was gen
erouS to Il fault. and during her all
ment she was given every attention
by her husband.
She was a woman of rare attain
ments. especially in the fine arts. and
was an accomplished musician. Mrs.
Gill was the youngest member of the
Wren family. well known throughout
the east. Her Oldest brother is Hon.
Geo W. Wren. n prominent politician
and journalist of Brooklyn Another
member Ofthe family is John W. Wren
a member of the Chicago Board of
Trade Other members prominent in
business are located in different cities
of the United States. She was married
to Mr.. Gill five years ago in the east
and a few months ago they establish
ed themselves in this city. fitting up
an elegant home on East Washington
street
The coroner's jury this afternoon af
ter taking testimony brought in a YER
dict that the deceased had come to
her death from an overdose of carbOlic
acid taken with suicidal intent while
in Il state of mental alteration.
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-01-13
Du are prompt, efficient and
Hoods Pills easy in effect. 25 cents.

People Who Dana ic from Tucson this
morning say that city enjoyed a snow
storm Tuesday, while in the mouu taine
adj cent to Tucson the fall was eighteen
luchss. This is the fourth storm in
twenty seven yesrs.
L n L. Harmon OF Tempe, says the
csssie on the Upper Tonic, near Pine
and Strawberry, are il fac order and
would 90 through until the spring even
il ths rains had not come Mr.. Hsr-
mou is we'll acquainted with the ranges
of Ar'zons and is good cattle buyer.
Late Tuesday afternoon suit was filed
10 the Dssrics court by F. l.. Brill of
WIcken burg. against the S. F P il P.
20 recover from tbs rs,rro4d .hz Ian of
$500 and costs for sixteen he'd of live
stock killed by passing traiBs- Since
the line was built Mr. Bill estia- asee
that be hes lost about twenty head OF
cattle although be only brings suit lof
sixteen. Tee killing is more severe dur
ing the summer months IA the cattle
lie in the middle of the track.
Toe annual meeting Of the esockhold-
eTs of aha Phoenix National Bank was
held yesterday afternoon after banking
bo1rs, for the elscsion Of officers. E.
B. Gsge was reelected president, G. j.
Hall vas promoted to the vice-presi-
dsncy and as gsperGl mansgar, Q. B.
Knox, formerly teller was advanced 10 be
cashier, and Leslie Larimer ~ae sd-
vsuced TO Me-. Knox's former position
Tne board of directors are: j AF.em-
log. G B. R camood, B. H-ymap, T. ".
PEN bertop. F S Belcher, d. NJ. Ferry,
+. NJ. Murphy.
There was aa uncon6rmed rumor On
the ssreets this afternoon to the effect
shat compromies vas being effected
5esweeo tie dissatifsd parties 10 The
ArizJns Csosi and the Improvement
cofn osuiee, aod that il tsndsd towards
se-tfluc ~, -E> r.e.t4- ei,- sss,sfec-
ton Of ali psrties cono-fuei- VI J.
Murphy, president of the companies,
Geo. ". Kretzinger, and W. W. Miller,
secretary OF the reorganization commit
tee of the bondholders, ara all here, and
they have bsen holding conferences
with the local officers OF the com panies
and she attorneys. Ii is thought that
court and that c. J. Hall viii be in
stalled Gs reoeIver of the Improvement
COMPANY.