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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13

EDISON has invented an instru ment
to photograph thought. The blamed
wizard! The beautiful pictures that
fit through our brain are cherished
by us as secure by copyright from the
investigation and prowlings of the
gossipoof paradise who poses as re-
cording angel; yet here we are liable
to find a negative in the hands of
Edison. Ring him off.-Norton
Champion.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13
cAsEo7IA.


Union protracted meetings were held
at Galatia all last week, conducted by
Rev. Stutzman and Rev. Crippin. A
great amount of interest is being
manifested,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13

A FARMER friend told US last Sat-
urday that he was just itching to get
at his spring blowing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13

MONTGOMERY county, Kansas, pro-
duced upwards Of Thousand bales of
cotton the past season. The average
yield was about half bale of mark ct
able cotton to the acre.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13

When box rents are not paid at the
. before the 10Th of the month in
which they are due the boxes MUST be
declared vacan'-the post master has no
option in the matter. So if your box
is declared vacant don't kick at the
NJ
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13

DURRANT is hung. So mote it be
Tardv Justice is better than no Justice
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13

s. B. Giddings started on Friday
evening for Connecticut. where he will
Join Mrs. Giddings. He will be back
in the course Of a few months again.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13

WHEN John Wanamaker was Post
master General he cut the rate paid
on government messages to the West
ern Union Telegraph Company about
S250,00 Mr.. Bissell. who was ap-
pointed by Cleveland. restored the old
rate and now the company has been
paid the amount which they lost by
reason of Wanamaker's ruling Tn
corporations seem to be faring pretty
we'll.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13

New HAVEN shop girl describes
prosperity" in the Springfield { Mass
Republican as follows: ''Within
three years my weekly wages in dry
goods store have been cut from So TO
So, and my case is one of many. The
wages paid to female help in the
stores of this city have fallen steadily
since this year opened, until at last
they are SO small they will not buy
sufficient food" This girl has also to
support her mother-pay rent, feed
and clothe two persons on So week.
She inquiries: IF itis fact that
prosperity is returning. why are wages
steadily reduced And finally she
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13
School REPORTS,

The following is the report of school
Dist. No. "a for the month ending
December 24tb. 1897:
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13

NO. OF visits fTom superintendent.
Pupils present every day are Lee
Dodge, Scott Dodge, May Comfort.
Average department o5.
We invite you to call and visit US at
your pleasure.
OLA SMITH, Teacher.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13

j. n. Jennis,n's Ne. Years present
was q fine, fat aud froiicky boy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-13

Those neither abse Mt nor tardy were
Georgia Barrow and Henry and Daniel
Meyer. A A. WARD,
Teacher
New-York tribune., 1898-10-23
now GoLD vrGGETS Crow.


From The London Man.
II il, generally supposed that the nuggets
which are found IN the river graNelS 81 kl"Idlke
and other 1urifcrous regions have been brought
down bv the rivers direct from the reels III
which the gold originally lay
Many practical miners and Sc"ntinc men
hovr,cr have long been Of opinion that TINS
cannot be the ca so. for no masses oi gold oi 50
large a size we're ever found IN the reefs them
eeIvos They bclirvr On the other hand. that
t,. nuggets have grown where they are no"
fnuud lust A. 4 CINStti Of salt VIII gro" III u
strong brine. but with So In-Olublo subStdh'"
as cold il vas diiiicUlt To und TStdnd no" 'u'l
growth could tako place. EXp"rim MS cdtri'i
out in Australia have shown thht drcaylhE veg
nt;hle matter will cause tn" pos ton ~ S'ld
from solutions 0f gold sllts. but thcs" salts are
not known 10 occur in reefs.
The mystery j. now solved SaNpnic 'h"n ,
isl named Zziemudy has just shown that s"ld
jts.lf can exist iu s0lub'" form B> acting on
slichtl, aIkaIin. solution ~ gold salt with
fnrualdonvde and submitting the product 10
iialIsIs h.. has succeeded IN obtaining Gold IN Il
co, ,ndal condition. ia which stat" It Is soluble IN
water and may b. pr"ciptatrd by the addition
Of common salt
II is probable that some Of the gold IN quartz
reefs exists IN this condition Ii Is washed out
a., the rain carried away in So.utlOn by the
rivers and deposited IN the river-graveis wher-
aver there is anything containing salt to cause
its precipitation. In the course pt ages \ large
nugget may IN this ~ay be formed
New-York tribune., 1898-10-23

main stairway. and does not start into active
pursuit Of the rats and mice until after dark
Then il scOurs the house thoroughly. upstairs
and down. invariably killing its prey as soon as
it finds it The giboia is harmless toward hu-
man beings. even avoiding them. and is taught
not 10 mOlest other domestic animals about the
place
In addition 10 the exhibitors mentioned, there
will be contributions from many other private
collectors Those living in the West viii send
several varieties Of prairie snakes.
Prizes are to be offered for the different
classes Of exhibits bIt these rewards will be
merely engraved certificates. since the manage
ment of the exposition thinks the enterprise is
yet too new to warrant the giving Of gold and
silver money trophies. The grand prize
will be awarded to the exhibitor. either dealer
or amateur. owning the largest reptile IN the
show For dealers alone there Will be five
prizes for the best collections Of serpents liz
ards turtles and batra chians respectively, ana
for the finest Individual specimen OF any
reptile There will also be another prize for the
finest individual specimen in the show, "hich
may be won by either dealer OF amateur y
prize is offered for the best complete group oil
living serpents representative Of the snakes "i
New York and its ncghborhood. TerrarlumS'
or receptaclcs IN which the living reptiles are
kept as nearly as possible in their natural con
ditions will receive attention. and prize VIII
be awarded to the best one The points Tor
Judging will include the style and construction
Of the receptacle. as well as the number. rarlty'
variety and perfection of the snakes eXhlpIted
,borain At the competitive exhibition Of snake
charming which will be feature OF the snow
some of the most interesting varieties ol HdS'
Indian serpents will he on view.
The pictures accompanying this article are all
from photographs taken 10y Professor LOUIS /.
Gratacap Of the American Museum Of Natural
History Every reptile portrayed VIII he ex-
bihited a, the show Snake photography is by
no means an easv branch Of the art. and FRO
fessor Gratacap's success in inducing his Slip-
perry subjects 10 pose and look pleasant is To be
regarded N the hight Of an unusual a'hieNe-
M
New-York tribune., 1898-10-23

IONA is worth about $4,000. and nearly forty
tons have recently been shipped East for use by
he steel manufacturers. The belt where these
minerals were found Is an important mining
region. and although prospectors and mining
men have been working copper deposits in the
neighborhood for years. the true nature Of the
tungsten mineral found there in abundance re-
mained unknown until few months ago.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-04-07
DEBATE IN rnE ROUSE.
oonEressmen Make Charges Against Stock
speculatOrs aud the President.

oonEressmen Make Charges Against Stock
Spectators aud the President.
Washington, April Z. - In the house
this afternoon Lentz (0hio) charged that
the administration gave Gen. Lees dis
patch rs the reason for not sending In
the message. but that Il was for the pur.
pose OF working on the stock market.
Gr0syenor, replying 10 Lentz, said the
m essage from Lee was received Tuesday
and One yesterday, which was very uTg
ent. He said the second one was an ap-
peal for time. Speaking OF the note OF
the powers GrOsvenOr said that the pTesi-
dents reply put an end without qualiti-
cation TO every delay or interference
from the powers.
GrOsyenOr declared that John McCOOk
was In great conspiracy 10 secure the
Independence OF Cuba and validate $780,
100000 OF Cuban bonds. These bonds,
he said, would be destroyed II Spain
we're driven out OF Cuba In the interest
OF the American people. He declared that
he had been told that the gentlemen
In New York was short" on the market
before the crisis came 10 such an extent
that ruin stared him In the face. Since
then he had neglected DO enterprise to
promote war. He declared there was no
evidence that the president had faltered.
Lentz's allegation that the president
had acted In the interest OF a stock specu.
lator. ought, II he were guilty. result In
impeachment. Twas Infamous.
Lentz denied that he had said that the
president was seeking to promote stock
speculation.
IL have no more doubt we shall go
TO war;" said GrOsyenOT, than that Will
live until next week"
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-04-07

Madrid. April AFTER the Issue Of a
semi-ofiicial note which was regarded as
a serious announcement, there ls much
bellicose talk In the city. II Is explained
that the decisions TO which the spanlsh
government adheres are those outlined at
the last conference between Woodford
and the Spanish ministers.
Pals furnished It's readers with start
ling Information 10 the effect that mob
had broken loose In Washington. the
Spanish Legation had been attacked. and
that the Spanish minister had escaped by
jumping through window and that the
arms OF Spain had been torn down.
A rumor was current that the United
States government had presented an nl-
timatum TO Spain, demanding that the
latter. within six hours, should modify
the note presented ss result OF the last
conference. The rumor is In no way
confirmed, but Il found credenee through
out Madrid.
The military papers 10 day are violent
In their utterances against the United
States.
HITCH IN THE PLAN.
ll:90 p. ma hitch has occurred In
the peace negotiations and the Cuban
Rrmistice proclamation will not be issued
Thursday as expected.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-04-07
ORIMlSAL DooKEr TlNIsHnD.

Finicai Has Que Aoqnffaal and Twenty.
two Convictions 10 mis- Credit.
The criminal docket Of the March term
OF the district court was finished this
morning. Twenty-three persons indicted
by the grand jury either pleaded guilty
or were tried by the petit jury. OF this
number twenty-five we're convicted. and
+. W. Hamm was the only acquitted dur.
ing the term. This Ia a splendid tribute
20 the Hon. Thomas A. finical, who has
established an enviable and lasting repu.
tation for zeal, vigor and ability In the
Office OF district attorney.
TUmas Gallegos, indicted for burglary,
had his trial yesterday afternoon. he was
charged with breaking into the house Of
fanstin kadrid at Nacimiento last No.
yeInber and carrying away a barrel OF
wine. The defendant was represented
By Marcus Q. dc Baea, and endeavored 10
prove an alibi. The case was given 10
the Jury yesterday afternoon and q YER.
dict OF guilty as charged was returned at
. o'clock. Galleg0s was sentenced 10
three years In the penitentiary. Pedro
Oliyas pleaded guilty ~ being an abettor
OF the crime and 10 assisting Galleg0s In
drinking the wine. lie was sentenced 20
one year In the penltentlsry.
This morning the case against Billy
Mason, indicted for assault with intent
70 murder. was taken up. By agreement
with the district attorney, Mason was
permitted 10 plead guilty 10 the charge
OF assault and battery. II. W. Clancy
and w. Q. Heacock addressed the court In
behalf Of the defendant asking that
clemeney be shown him. The court
thereupon sentenced him 10 pay ane OF
700 and 10 serve sixty days In the county
Jail
The civil docket will be set at 10
o'clock Saturday morning. There Is
money enough left In the court fund TO
Gun the court tor two or three weeks
more.
Tomas Archibeque and Alberto Ceyada,
convicted OF arson. were this afternoon
sentenced 10 i've years In the peniten-
tiary. Their attorneys made q motion
for n new trial, which was Oyerruled,
and sentence was then pronounced.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-04-07
MADRID Is MAD.
People of Spain in the Humor TO whip
This Trembling Country,

People OF spain In the Humor 10 whip
This Trembling Country,
Madrid, April 7.-spain's lacOnic min.
lister OF war, General COrrea, said to-day:
at is better 70 fight foreigners than TO
Hght SpaniaTds rising In Indignation II
their honor and rights are tramplsd un'
der foot"
Guards around the United States lega-
tiOn we're tTebled to-day. WOOdfOrd said
he would remain here until directed to
apply for his passports or until they are
handed him.
Minister OF Foreign Affairs Gullon re-
ceived the following letter from United
States Minister WOOdford last evening:
Having frultlessly awaited since noon
yesterday for the decision OF the Spanish
government. it Ia my duty 10 announce 10
you that / will still await until mid.
night. | beg you kindly 10 communicate
this decision before midnight, and that
this decision may be- cOuched In terms
which may prevent sad consequences
that should greatly regret, but which
believe inevitable II things continue In
the present state"
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-04-07
THE FoUNTAIN muRDER CASE.
Only Two Arrests Havs Reen Made, IN,
Others Being Warmed.

Only Two Arrests Havs aesn Made, the
Others Belng Warned.
Las Cruces, N. NJ, April There have
been no new Developments In the Foun-
tain case since the arrests made on Sun.
day morning last. The posse sent out TO
arrest the other two men named In the
warrant has not returned, and the Opin.
ion IL expressed that the parties named
therein will eyade arrest, II possible, un
I'll they know the result OF the inyestiRa.
tlOn OF the case against the men already
apprehended, as, II the court decides that
there Is sufficient evidence 10 hold the
accused, II means six months In Jail be-
fore grand jury can act upon the case.
A strong effort will be made by Sheriff
Pat Garrett 10 bring In the men wanted,
who are Oliver M. Lee and James X. Gil
lilRnd. All accused parties are residents
OF the Sacramento mountains. about 1876
miles from here, and II IL understood that
courier was sent out In advance OF the
sheriff's posse 70 notify Lee and Gilliland
OF the arrests made here Sunday last.
The preliminary hearing of McNew and
Carr will commence to-day. A strong
guard Is maintained about the Jail as
precaution against any possible attempt
at releasing the prisoners.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-04-07
STANDING PAT.

spain Has Made Up Its Case with the
United States.
Madrid, April 7.--2:8o p. NIT is as
serted that communication from Rome
which the papal nuncio placed before the
cabinet after the regular meeting last
night, asked what concessions would be
made. The cabinet decided 10 reply that
the government simply reaffirmed its
former decisions, already known to Pres
ident Mckinley.
There is no truth In the rumor last
night that the United States presented
an ultimatum to Spain demanding that
she modify within siI hours note pre-
sented after the last conference.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-04-07
SPAIN FOR WAR!
No Further Concessions Will be
Made by That Country.
Queen Regent Making Last Effort
for Peace With Cuba.
Consul Lee WIN Remain in Havana TN
All Americans Have Left.
Tram WRECK N ONO.

Madrid, April AFTER the regular
cabinet meeting had adjourned las
night the papai nunei0, Mgr. Nava, In
company with the minister Of foreign
Affairs, senior 6ullon. arrived with a
communication from Rome. This wa
considered OF such Importance that Othei
ministers were summoned and remained
ia council until 1880 a. m.
IL Is believed the result Of the delibera
tions was telegraphed TO Rome, whence
Il will be eabled 10 the United States.
The cabinet has decided 10 appoint a
committee 10 organize aud supeIintend a
national subscription 10 increase the
strength OF the fleet
a semi-ofiicial note Just issued says
The outcome Of the deliberations wac
the adhesion by the government 10 ell lie
previous decisions without modification,
aud resolutions 10 that effect were
adopted"
The Paris correspondent OF Pals teie
graphs that he had an interview with
Baron Rothschild. who Informed him he
was purchasing cruiser 10 present te
Spain, that country having "hls warmesl
love and sympathy"
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-04-07
FRIENDLY POWERS.

Representatives Of Europe Cell on the
President in the Interest OF Peace.
Washington. April lit was stated In
a high diplomatic quarter to-day that the
action Of the representatives OF the great
powers Of Europe. framed at the British
embassy Tuesday night. was cOmmuni.
Gated 70 the United States government
last evening. While secrecy Is impera-
tive for the moment, the entire matter
will probably be made known In official
and complete form within few hours.
The representatives Of the powers OF
Europe seeking to avert war between
Spain and the United States called on
President Mckinley at noon to-day.
At 1920 .. m. they went to the state
department and made an official visit.
They were British, French and German
ambassadors, the Austrian minister and
charge d'affairs Of Italy and Russia.
They we're at once closeted with secre-
tary Sherman and Assistant Secretary
Day. Sir Julian PauncefOte presented
the following: "The undersigned repre-
sentatiyes OF Germany, Austria, France,
Hungary, Great Britain, Russia and
Italy, duly authorized in that behalf, ad-
dress In the name OF their respective
governments pressing appeal 10 the
feelings Of humanity and moderation OF
the president and the American people In
their existing differences with Spain
They earnestly hope that further nego-
tiations will lead TO an agreement which
while securing maintenance OF peace,
will afford all necessary guarantees for
the re-establishment Of order In Cuba
The powers do not doubt the human.ta.
rian and purely disinterested character
Of this representation will DO fully rec.
Ognized and appreciated by the Ameri.
can nation"
President Mckinley replied as follows
"The government Of the United States
recognizes the good will which has
prompted the friendly communication Of
the representatives OF Germany, Austria
Hungary. France. Great Britain. Italy
and Russia as set forth In the address
Of your exeellencies and shares the hope
therein expressed that the outcome Of th,
situation in Cuba may be the main
tenance OF peace between the United
States and Spain, affOrdlng the necessary
guarantee for the re-establishment
OF order In the island, so terlni'
mating the chronic condition OF dis
turbance there which so deeply IN
lures the interests and menaces IN,
tranquility Of the American nation b.
the character and consequences Of thu
struggle thus kept up at our doors. bs
sides shocking its sentiment Of human
ity. The government OF the United
States appreciates the humanitarian ant
dlsinterested character OF the communi
cation now made on behalf OF the powers
named, and for its part is confident thai
equal appreciation will be shown for III
own earnest and unselnsh sndeavors Il
fulfll duty TO humanity by ending 4
situation OF Indefinite prOlOngatiOn which
has become insutferable,"
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-04-07
RIaHT TALK.
This 10 What the Administration should |
DO nt Once.

This 10 What the Administration should
do nc Once.
Washington, April 7.-Representatiyes
Robbins, OF Pennsylvania, introduced a
resolution calling attention 10 a cable
gram from General Lee yester lay as 70
the imperilment Of the lives OF American
citizens II message should be submit
ted 70 congress before Monday and rec
ognizing Cuban Independence. IL de-
clsres that state OF war has existed
between the two nations since the Maine
destruction, and directs the president 10
order the North Atlantic squadron from
Key West 10 Havana 10 demand the safe
conduct OF all Americans from the island
who desire 10 leave. aud for the squadron
10 lombard Moro Castle and close the
port Of Havana II the Spanish fail 10
comply. IL also demands that the Span
ish government be notified by the presi.
dent 10 withdraw It's army from the
island and Its navy from Cuban waters.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-04-07
SPAIN STIRRED UP
BY WAR RUMORS
Yellow Journals of Madrid Rabid
Against the United States.
THEY THINK PRESIDENT MCKINLEY is AFRAID.

ment Of Cuba, which the United States is
asked to recognize, and members say that
he gave full and satisfactory statement.
In Puerto Principe he said there we're
10000 people who acknowledged allegi-
ance 10 the Cuban government. -Four
hundred thousand dollars has been col
lected as taxes.
II the United States should intervene
without recognising the Independence Of
the republic, he said II would be virtual
declaration OF war against the insurg-
ents as well as the spaniards. In an In
terview. he said:
"The Cubans are struggling for abso-
lutte Independence. They consider them
selves already emancipated from Spanish
rule. therefore they will resist all inter.
ference intended TO compel them 10 pay
a new allagience TO the sovereignty OF
Spain.
III the American government recog-
nizes the Independence OF Cuba and rec
ognizes the actual government Of the
Cuban republic, l think It would not be
difficult to accept by the government Of
Cuba an arnistice with the purpose Of
assuring peace Of the island"
Quesada denied emphatieally that the
Cuban republic has issued $4,000 900
bonds. Only 100000, he said, has ever
been Issued and less than 100000 have
been sold.
Quesada said q declaration Of war
against Spain by the United States
would be declaration against all spsln's
subjects. and II not coupled with recog-
milton Of Cobs or recognition Of belllg-
erent rights would include the insur-
gents, now regarded as subjects OF
Snain.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-04-07
TO GAIN TIME.

Spanish Diplomatic said 20 Re Playing
win This Country.
Washington, April Z The intimation
was given out at Madrid yesterday that
the queen regent was about 10 proclaim
an armistice with Cuba. and indications
were that the Spanish government would
make important concessions looking TO
establishment of peace on the basis OF
practical Cuban Independence, Ia re.
garded In officials circles here as a diplo-
matte play to gain time.
This government, II IL stated, has
learned TO distrust much that comes even
from official sources In Madrid, and from
now on, actlous and not words, member
Of the cabinet has declared, will deter.
mine our policy.