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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-17
STONY RIDGE.

By "John James Christopher Benjamin Binns."
Fred Schenk is going to fence some
of his land.
A little rain, which made the wheat
smile, Thursday last.
The Misses Schallers were visiting
with Schwartzes Sunday last.
Tom Hester moved his house on
Mrs. Schober's place last week.
Frank Ray sold several head of
cattle at an average of $40 head.
Road overseer John Shank Jr.,
commenced to work the roads last
Monday.
Emma Springer, who has been
Qove) sick for the last two weeks is
improving.
Tracy Fuzlska purchased some
stone posts from Adam Hampy to
fence her lot at Olmitz.
The Misses Maggie Harper and
Nellie Wigton were over to Mount
Olivet last Sunday night.
The badger that was turned loose
by our Landlord Meyers was captured
by landlord Bussin again.
J. B. w. has new invention, a
photo gallery, which he can take
with him only when muleback.
Joe Pizipger returned from Cripple
Creek, Colo, Saturday. on account of
poor health. Joe says Colorado was
not made for him.
The entertainment given by Prof.
Hennessy at the stone school house
was largely attended, and the boys re.
port good time.
Quite scrap was reported. among
men working in stone quarry in the
western part of this township. Re-
suits were one smashed face, a
smashed jaw and broken leg.
Mr.. "Screecher" don't very often
make mistakes, but he was mistaken
when he said that he seen a bob
tailed badger running across the Oh,
mitz streets the other day. for we
don't believe there is a bobtailed bad.
ger living.
A fight took place between Mr..
Hester and Mr.. McCarty in Otis one
day last week. McCarty gave Hes.
ter plug with his fist while the lat
ter picked up broken glass and
threw at his opponent, but cut his
own hand when he threw the same.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-17
CLAFLIN.

From the Banner.
DR.. Campbell is building an addi.
ton to his house.
Straw hats were in evidence Tues,
day. Another sign of spring.
Ed. Traylor arrived home from
Colorado Sunday morning.
Mrs. Byers went to Heller this
evening to be at the bedside of sick
relative there.
Fred Disque arrived home from
Kansas City. Mo-, Monday evening
where he has been working since last
fall.
G. W. Norris made business trip
to Hutchinson today, and we hear
that he has purchased fruit farm
near there,
John Frederick has sold his farm
in Cleyeland township. It is reported
that he will buy another farm in that
neighborhood.
You would be surprised to see
George Yonpg's place now. Besides
remodeling the place, he has added a
billiard table to the equipment.
The Traylor farm has changed
hands once more. This time Dir.
Morris sold it to Joe Dolechek, con-
sideration $1,000 and Mr.. Morris re-
tains the present wheat crop. The
farm could not be bought now for
less than Sc, 900 and possibly not at
that price.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-17

eyes at one another, and wonder
what will be the result, as it will be
hard telling which one is tn repre-
bend for the remnant.
(Received too late for last week.l
L. Hitler returned from Wichita
last week.
Chas Gum was doing businss in
the Bend Monday.
III. thinner is now the chief book.
keeper in the Creamery.
Hiss Julia Miller and sister were
visiting with Will Schweir's Sunday.
Robt. Capon was hauling straw to
the Bend last week, for Capt. Kitchen.
Fred Gerret has been relieved from
his work here a few weeks, is now
skimming at Bazine.
Rev. Stutsman, from Hoisington,
will deliver sermon in the school
building Thursday night.
Miss Grace Tugood returned to
her home in Iowa Monday. She was
well pleased with her visit here.
j. Beyers is getting ont of patience
feeding people. Better stick to it; a
profitable business is worth attending
to.
A few young people from here at
tended the dance at Mr.. Schneck' 3
Saturday night. all report pleasant
time.
The young people from these sur
roundings gathered at the home of 81.
Schultz Thursday night, to spend the
long hours. The most prominent
and amusing games we're played till a
late hour in the morning.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-17

Have your eyes properly examined
and your vision corrected for the relief
of neuralgia and headache. Tell DIR.
Hayden about your case and be re-
lieved. See Linn at Dr.. Connects Of
dee. Hours 9 3. N. to p. N.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-03

when physical exhaustion overcame
every other feeling, and then the sleep
was SO broken that it ill-fitted one to
renew the exacting duties of handling
the delicate mechanism Of the boats,
or exercise the cool Judgment and
instant decision demanded by the SER
vice.
The discomforts and the trials borne
by the crews of these little craft dur
ing this period will never be known,
nor could be appreciated by any per-
sons but those who We're in the service.
Some idea of them can be CLEANED
from the article on 'Torpedoboat Ser
vices that Lieut. j. @. Fremont, U. 8.
NJ, commanding the Porter, con-
tributes to Harper's Magazine for
November. Il
In addition to the other sufferings of
the men, the heat below decks was
such that no one went there except on
duty. The life was on deck those On
duty at their posts were on their feet;
the remainder, il not struggling with
their simple meals were trying to get
some sleep, stretched out and wedged in
between torpedo-tubes and rails, or in
some place that prevented their Sliding
around. Such was the life on board
when the lack Of preparedness at the
opening of the war Decessitated the
use of torpedoboats for anything and
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-03

of improving ones mind, they are ex-
travagantly expensive; but as they sat,
isfy life Of longing to see men do the
greatest thing men are called upon to
do, he is content. He thinks the direct
and only cause of all privation and
delay which became so notable in
Skaters operations was due to the
fact that the command was sent into
the field without the proper ratio Of
pack mules. Before San Juan Hill the
men were on half rations on account of
lack of supplies, and were out of to-
bacco, which is very necessary to the
well.being of soldier.
Towards the end of the fight, when
he was going to the rear, the sight Of
the road was indescribable. All the
broken splints, bloody bodies, hopeless.
helpless, suffering, which drags its
weary length to the rear, are SO much
more appalling than anything else in
the world that words do not mean
anything to one who has not seen ii.
Men half naked, men sitting down ON
the roadside utterly spent, men hop-
ping on one. foot with rifle for a
crutch, men out of their minds from
sunstroke, men dead, and men diving.
The story Of the bravery, patience. and
iortitude of our men is admirably ii.
Illustrated and described in Mr.. Rcn,ing-
tons article. b..,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-03

Sir Arthur Sullivan is said to have
received 100000 in royalties for the
"Lost Chord" the highest price re-
ceived for an individual number, says
Answers. Two Thousand pounds per
line was the profit realized by the pub
Usher of that favorite song of Mr..
Sims Reeves, my Pretty Jane. . The
music was by Sir Henry Bishop, and
the words Of the song were composed
by Mr.. Edward Fitzhall, who was
born at Burwell, in Cambridgeshire.
The profit realize on the song In Old
Madrid 9l5, 600. The song Tommy
Atkins" during the first year of its
existence, brought the publishers, who
had purchase it for guinea, profit
of 96, 900 or over e100 per week. Mr..
Milton Wellings received ten guineas
for "Some Day. and the publishers
about e10, 900, and the same composer IS
Golden Love- for which eight
guineas was given, probably brought
in $4,000 to the publishers. ,.i.fs
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-03
npnnENr nirEEArUnn.

The Thanksgiving Ladies' Home
journal marks the 18th anniversary OF
that widely read magazine, which now
sells $50, coo copies each month, and us
editor reviews its past under the
unique heading, Fifteen Years Of
Mistakes, revealing his plans for
Improvement and for its greater use
fulness in the future. A page of illus
trations admirably typifies Thanks
giving in the Country" and another of
photographs is filed with suggestions
for decorations, &C., for "ThanksgiF-
ing in the Church" "The Anecdotal
Side of Mr.. Moody" reveals the chief
characteristics of the great evangelist
in succession of interesting stories,
and My First Fight in the Jungle"
is Henry M. Stanleys' narrative of the
first Of his journeys into Africa. How
Richard Wagner Wrote His Operas
gives the nearest, clearest and most in
teresting view OF the famous composer
that has yet been written. In "A
Polish Fantasy" is told, in IA beautiful
and pathetic story, the early career Of
Paderewslsi. The first chapters of
Mary Il. Wilkins new serial are
among the fiction features. Miss Will
kins reverses the novelist's usual order,
and makes ludicrous the mistakes of
city people in the country. Another
that will be followed with keen interest
is 1.-THE Girls of Camp Already also
beginning in the November issue. 1t
is a sparkling, viyacious narrative OF
four girl breadwinners who live to-
gether in New York fiat. "The
Minister of Carthage grows in in
terest, and "The Silk Lined Girl' is a
fascinating short piece of romance.
There are innumerable, useful, practi.
cal articles. OF special interest ia
women is ''Prize Dollar Dinners fol
four people. By The Curtis Publish,
ing Co., Philadelphia. tN NJ
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-03
AppraLs rnyM Il Et,IsrnRs.
Judge Pennswiil Hears some More, and Do
cides Against One Appellant.

Dover Oct. 27.--Judge Pennewill sat
again, yesterday, to hear appeals from
the registration boards. t.-
Robert Ii. Carney and Mems Dur
ham, both colored, attempted to regis
ter in the First Election district of the
Fifth Representative district, in this
town. Frank P. Collins. registrar. In
each case there was uncertainty about
age, evidence was produced and the
men were ordered put on the books.
John a. Waters, Scolored, Of the same
district, was also presented, tho con
tention being as to his age. For lack
of sufficient evidence his case was held
over.
Silas Crisden, oolored, of the Second
Election district, this town, had been
turned down because it was claimed
his residence was at Kenton. On max
ing a satisfactory statement he was
placed on the list
James Laws, colored, was turned
down by Registrar Charles Denny in
the Second district of the Fifth Repre-
sentative district, this town, on the
ground that he was a convict. Laws
proved his Identification and was
ordered to be put on the books.
Alexander Harris, colored, was turned
down by Registrar Frank Collins, on
the ground of doubt as to his place of
residence. He made good his intentions
as to residence and his name was
placed on the books. -,
George Gibbs, colored, was turned
down on Saturday last by Registrar
Taylor in the Second Election dis.
trict. this town, on account of doubt
as to his age. Gibbs swore to. his'age
as 81 years and also produced q wit
ness who swore likewise. No record Of
his age was produced, neither We're his
parents, consequently Judge Pennewill
stated that, as there was doubt as to
Gibbs age, and as no direct evidence
had been produced, he would hold the
case under consideration.
In the case of Alexander Watson,
colored, in which it appeared that the
Bible dates of his birth had been
changed. the judge decided that the
evidence was not sufficient and the
man was refused.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-03
EIGHT WERE DROWNED.
The Crew and the Captains wife-Disastcr
Attends the Founderipg of Lake

The Crew and the Captains wife-pisastcr
Attends the Founderipg Of Lake
schooner.
Toledo, O., Oct. 2s. The three mast
schooner st. Peter, a Toledo boat,
foundered yesterday seven miles north.
west of Sodus, Lake Ontario, in 20
fathoms of water. She had 700 tons, OF
hard coal for Toledo. Captain John
Griffin is her owner.
His wife and the crew Of seven were
drowned, but Griffin himself was saved.
The schooner was built in 1873, in
Toledo, and was valued at 81, 500.
STEAMER AND CREW LOST. IT,
Chicago, ILL.,, Oct. 2S. Tho loss Of
the steamer L. r. Doty, with her entire
crew, during the gale of Tuesday is
now conceded. Wreckage brought here
has been fully identified by Captain
Ellison, of the steamer George Williams,
which belongs to the same line, as
having come from the Doty. The Olive
Jeanette, which the Doty had in tow
was towed into Chicago today, Her
crew confirmed the loss Of the steamer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-03

everything excepting legitimate tor
pedoboat service. And when proper
vessels to perform the duties TO which
the torpedo feet had been diverted
were provided it was too late. But
although the boats were worn ont by
the arduous service they had been
through, both the boats and their
crews had established records for en-
durance which excited the admiration
of foreign experts in such matters. n
In describing the life on shore the
ablest correspondents in the country
have worn out lead pencils most indus
triously, and in this line one of the
hardest workers has been Frederic
Remington, who describes and illus
trates the life with the Fifth Corps in
Harper's Magazine for November. He
is as yet unable to decide which is the
worst sleeping in mudpuddle, being
confined on troopship, or shot at.
They are all irritating, and when done
on an empty stomach, with the object
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-03
CITY coUSCIL MEETING.
Most of tho Session Devoted TO the Con.
sideration Of EInanclaI Matters.

MOST OF tho session Devoted to the Con-
sidsration of Financial Matters.
City Council was in session about
half an hour on Thursday, and most of
the time was devoted to the considera-
tion of financial matters.
City Treasurer Curry made the fol-
lowing report, which was approved |:
Balance in the Union National Bank
to the credit Of current expenses, $50,
507. 90; in each of the four depository
banks, $40, 1856 !. fund for the purchase
of park land, $23, 034. 55; receipts for
the week-from Tax Collector Savers,
5000, taxes for 1893; Collector Lewis,
1865, taxes for 1898; Delinquent Tax
Collector Mitchell, 1915, taxes for 1897 /;
City Auditor Pyle, 90, license fee.
The following payrolls for the month
Of October were approved and ordered
S2T5. 26; miscellaneous, so, 500. 36.
The interest list for October was
read and the interest, amounting to
81, 102. so, and bonds due, amounting to
$1,000, were ordered paid. The certifi-
Gates aggregate $40, 200.
Each of the four depository banks
was ordered drawn on for s., 200, to be
deposited in the active bank.
On the recommendation of the COM
mittee on finance, Richard Shannon
was refunded sl.76, overpaid capitation
tax.
After the meeting Mr.. O'Neill an
bounced that the public building com
mittee had taken no action in the
matter Of procuring portrait of the
late Thomas b. Bayard, as Mr.. Leary,
member Of the committee, is sick
and another member was absent. He
said, however, something will be done
as soon as there is meeting of the full
committee. tp
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-03
ON A 1oRpEDOBoAT DURING THE WAR.

When the United States torpedoboat
Porter started ACROSS to Havana on
April 22d, it was rough-rough even
for the Gulf Stream-and that day
and night showed that the life Oh
board was going to be struggle with
nature-a test Of physical endurance.
The Porter's motion in such a sharp
sea as runs nearly all the time off the
coast of Cuba was, to say the least,
uncomfortable. The roll was from 80
to 40 degrees each way, and 25 times a
minute, with occasionally an extra roll
thrown in, which went beyond the
registering limit of the indicators, and
made one wonder why the, boat took
the trouble to come back, it seemed SO
much easier to go on all the way round.
To rest and sleep in such conditions
was very difficult, and only possible
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-03
the PHILosoPHEB.

He whistled when twas morning,
He whistled when twas night.
He whistled when twas cloudy.
He whistled when twas bright,
He whistled when in trouble,
When fate was sad or kind.
And the time he didn't whistle,
1t would be hard to find.
For be came to the conclusion,
With philosophy sublime,
That he couldn't change the weather
By signing all the time;
y And all bis tears and curses '
Wouidh' thmove stubborn fate;
But his ever.ready wins lie
He could manipulate.
Detroit Journal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-03
Rough Rider Indicted for NJ urder.

Kansas City, Mo-, Oct. %. John
Kennedy, the alleged train robber
leader, and Jim Redmond have been
Schumacher, last winter. The grocery
store of the Schumacher woman was
robbed by two men, one of whom was
shot and killed while trying to make
his escape. Kennedy is out on bond.
Redmond, who is said to have enlisted
with the Rough Riders" and to have
fought at Santiago, escaped after re-
turning to this country and is at large.
Darling, does your father object to
my smoking? Not II you bring your
own cigars. Cassell's.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-03
IMPORTANT no sPOKrs ~ EN-.


Until the 18th nj November.a
The Delaware Game Protective Asso-
citation calls the attention of sportsmen
to the following portions of the Della
ware Game laws;
1t is unlawful to shoot partridge,
quail, pheasant or rabbit, except be-
tween the 10Th of November and the
3lst of December. The penalty for so
doing is s. for each bird Or animal
killed out of season.
1t is unlawful to shoot game on
Sunday. The penalty for SO doing is
$40 for each offence.
1t is unlawful to shoot partridge,
grouse, quail, woodcock, rabbit or
hare while the ground is covered with
snow.
Don't shoot on posted land without
first obtaining permission to do SO
from the owner or occupant.
The game laws are intended to pro-
tect and encourage sport and not to
prevent it.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-03

James Van Horn of this city and
Miss Clara Dean of Birdsboro, Pa,
were married Thursday afternoon at
Birdsbcro by the Rev. 2. ii. Gable of
Reading. In the evening a reception
was held at the residence Of the BRIDES
father, Thomas G. Dean. Mr.. and Mrs.
Van Horn will live in Wilmington.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-03

Springfield, o., Oct. 2s.-The Ohio
Odd Fellows Home was dedicated here
yesterday by Grand Master Ralph p.
Miller of Mount Gilead. Over 10000
visiting members of the order from
various parts of the State, attended.
The home was just completed at cost
of 100000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-03

Cards are out for the marriage of
Miss Natalie G. Lloyd, daughter of
Isaac v. Lloyd of Marshallton to
Franklin Lloyd of Philadelphia on the
afternoon Of November 8th at st.
Andrews Episcopal Church.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-03

Philanthropist with tears of joy)---
oh you good man! You say you have
been second STORY thief ali your life,
but you wish to do better? Criminal
'(fervently Yes, lady; If ever git
out Nv here alive, I'll be a, flrst-class
bank sneak or nuthin. Detroit Jour
nal.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1898-04-02

In the circuit clerks ONCE at Mount
Vernon, the county seat of Rockcastle.
Therein were described certain defects
In the teeth Of the missing man. The
teeth in the skull unearthed In the old
clubhouse Tailed exactly with the print
ed description. and the identity of the
skeleton as that of James Trayers was
established beyond peradventure. The
bones we're given decent burial, and It
was hoped that the premises would be
rid Of tia tormenting ghost. The place
was Immediately rented to a family of
negroes. But the burial of the bones
had no effect toward quieting the
ghost, and the colored people moved
away, after being frightened almost to
death by the noontide visitor and his
unearthly cries. Since then the old
house has remained unoccupied ana Is
fast going to decay.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1898-04-02

to shouting "Hallo?' at the gate, but
extended it's operations into the house
John told that the ghost would come
numbering down the stairs from httIe
room above, making q noise similar 10
an empty -four barrel rolling down the
steps The uncanny visitor, at al
times invisible, would proceed to the
fireplace, stir up the embers and cause
a roaring IRE to blaze up the chimney
This performance was repeated night
". ana all the time John and MS soou
wife would lie in bed, not DARING 70
move. The German soon moved away
The house then remained vacant
long time. One night during this time
a party Of young men returning irom .
dance determined to spend the remain
der of the night in the haunted MOUSE
On ascending the hill about half mile
from the old place they olsco'eieN
that the old building was on nre-
Flames were pouring from 1t in all oi
rections, and II was evident that II
would soon be destroyed The young
men FASTENED, being eager 10 witness
the end Of the structure. To reaen inc
building they had to pass through .
strip of woods, which momentarlly oO-
structed the burning building rom
view. Their establishment can De
imagined when they emerged from tne
woods, quite near the old cabin, to nnu
It standing dark. gloomy and intact
The young men did not stop to make
any investigation, but hurried from the
spot.
OF course, 1t was generally supposed
that the spirit that was playing sucn
pranks on the old Ross place was that
Of James Travers, and this supposition
was confirmed not long since In a re-
markable manner. A party OF citizens
of Rockcastle county, determined TO
thoroughly search the premises lor
some key to the mystery.
The floors Of the house were taken
up and every foot of ground turned up
to a considerable depth. But nothing
was discovered. An old clubhouse which
stood in one corner OF the neglected
yard, which years before had served
as a corn crib. was next visited, and
the rough floor OF that taken up. Here
the searchers. after digging a while,
unearthed a mans skeleton. The back
Of the skull was badly crushed. showing
In what manner death had been infiict-
ed. A printed handful containing a
description Of James Travers had been
circulated at the time he disappeared.
and one OF them had been preserved
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1898-04-02
THE IDEAL HOSTESS.

Perception. Patience and Tact Some or
the Qualities Necessary.
Ideal hostesses are rare and opinions
differ as to what constitutes them, no
two definitions being exactly alike. In
a recent discussion Of the subject sew
eral society women recited their ideals
Of the various qualities an ideal host
ess should possess, as follows: She
must make you feel individually that
you are the favored guest. She must
make you feel perfectly at home. She
must see everything and yet possess the
art Of seeming to see nothing. She must
never look bored. She must know how
to keep conversation always going. She
must never let anyone be sighted or
overlooked. She must know when to
ask the amateur musician to display
his or her talents. She must be per-
fectly unselish about her own pleas
ures. She must not neglect her guests,
and at the same time must not give
them too much OF her society. She
must remember that nothing is 30 tire
some, 30 surely death to all enjoyment,
as the feeling that one Is being ZEN
tertadned." In short, the ideal hostess
must, above everything. possess pa
thence, and that almost indescribable
quality known as tact