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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-27
Presbyteriaus Pledge to Prohibition.

Bloomington, Ill, Oct 23.-One of
the resolutions adopted by the Presby-
terian synod of Illinois just before
adjournment pledges the Presbyterian
church to prohibition as the most eff
f. fective way of dealing with intemper-
ance. 1t was adopted without dis
serting voice. Another resolution
formally established Blackburn uni
versity as a Presbyterian college
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-27
Kansas Equal suffragists 1T PaoIa.

Paola. Kan, Oct 23---The fifteenth
annual convention of the Equal Suf-
frage association of Kansas opened
here yesterday. A large number of
women from over the state are here
Miss Anthony and Miss Gait are pres
enE-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-27

Fort Worth. Tex. Oct 23--A wreck
on the Rock Island road near here to-
day resulted in the death of five men.
Three others will die and two were
seriously injured. The men were in a
box ear stealing ride.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-27

a mixed pain has bruise and sprain. St.
Jacobs Oil cures the twain.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-27

Leading a woman to the altar is usually
a mans last act of leadership.-Chicago
Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-27
nzcKinIer RacrL in Washinef

Washington. Oct President Me
Kinley returned to Washington at = sc
o. m. Saturday from his western trip.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-27

Stiff as a poker-sore as a boil? St. ia.
cobs Oil will relax, soothe, cure.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-27

After physicians had given me up, was
saved by Piso's Cure.-Ralph Eriegs Wal
Transport, Pa, Nov. -, 1898.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-27

Biscuit making as practiced by some wom-
en- is hard work.lChicago Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-27

By an explosion of the boilers in the
Pentwater (Mich-) furniture factory
two men were killed and two others
fatally injured.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-27

Women's shoes are naturally tight when
they are full.-Chicago Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-27
THE WORLD AT LARGE.
Summary OF the Daily News

WASHINGTON NOTES.
THE sixth annual convention OF the
National Spiritualistic association was
sailed to order at Washington on the
18th by President Barrett, of Boston.
GEN. OTIS on the goth cab1ed the war
department regarding the conditions
in Manila and the Philippines. The
dispatch contained matters which bear
ON the negotiations pending in Paris
and was cabled to the United States
peace commissioners. The dispatch
said the situation at Manila had i'm
proved and Gen. Otis said he did not
anticipate any trouble with the insur-
gents
SECRETARY LONG has approved the
findings of the court which tried and
sentenced Chaplain j. P. Mcintyre, of
the Oregon, to dismissal from the
naval service for criticising the con-
duct of Rear Admiral Sampson and
Capt. R. D. Evans
ENeINEER-IN-CHIEF MELVILLE has
made his annual report to the secre-
tary of the navy. in which he notes
the important lessons, SO far as they
respect the machinery of the vessels,
which have been taught by the ex-
perience in the recent war with Spain.
SECRETARY LONG. it was said, will
ask congress to increase the number of
sailors allowed for the naval establish
ment from IL. 900 to 10000 men. Com
mander Hawley, in charge Of the en-
listed service of the navy, has prepared
figures showing the necessity for the
increase.
The director of the mint has sub
mitted his report for the calendar year
1897 to the secretary of the treasury.
The value of gold produced in the
United States during the year was
$57. 1858, 600; of silver. 500. 637, t72.
THE war department on the 21st is
sued an order that army nurses. both
male and female, were entitled to COM
mutation of rations when they are
granted leave of absence, the rate to
be the same as that of enlisted men on
furlough, that is, 25 cents per day.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-27
Hoods SarsapariIIa

Hoods pills cure sick headache sc
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-20
TIE STRIKE 1T THORN ARM.
Undoubtedly One of the Richest Yet
 Made in Southeast Alaska.

From private letter received by l.. II. Wakefield, of the firm of Wakefield < Young of this city, from his brother at Ketehikan, the following is taken about the strike recently made at Thorn Arm. near that place:
 Two Californians got in with some half breed Indians and obtained a con trolling interest in the Hamlin claim, and, in doing development work, un- covered siX-foot ledge, with four inch pay streak in the white quartz that goes one-eighth pure wire gold Four ounces of this rock pounded up yielded over one-half ounce of pure gold When hit with hammer, the rock does not break up but hangs to- gether and has to be twisted apart. The gold is not found in on one wall in small nuggets, like in Johnson's claim, but runs right through the rock. There is galena all through the pay streak.
 The Californians got out enough ore to fill gunnysack, and came up to Ketehikan and proceeded to "jubilate. ' They gave it all away to residents and passengers on the Topeka.
 The correspondent got the informa- ton from Messrs. Clark X Martin at ketchikan. and miner named Boyd, below Saxman.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-20
Concert Tonight.

The Twenty Five Thousand Club will give free social and concert tonight in the Opera House. Everybody is welcome. Come and help give Wran- gel a boost The following program will be rendered:
 l. Call to order by R. c. Diehl, chairman of the evening.
 ?. Hymn, "America," by the audi ence, Mrs c. Thwing organist.
 3. Invocation, Rev. G. w. Kennedy.
 1. Poem by Dr. V. McAlpin.
 ,. Select reading, "Unseen Forces,' V by Miss A. A. Sparhawk.
 6. Recitation by Miss Bertha Hunt.
 [. Tableau, Alaska by Miss Az nes Mulcahy.
 8. Solo, by Mrs. Mulcahy, the Indian Princess of Alaska.
 9. Pantomime, An Old Woman Finding the Key Hole.' (iou must guess by whom).
 10. Song, by the Soldiers Quartette.
 II. A tableau, "The Klondiker's Dream" by W. A. Raymond.
 12. Tableau,, America" by Miss Bera Beebe.
 13 Report of the first months work of the club, by President B. A. Steph- ems.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-20

sponsible government for few islands off our coast. The exigencies which have aleady arisen and which will al ways arise out of the conflict of arms must influence our national estate. One thing is doubly certain--our na- tional jacket is too tight. It must be greatly enlarged or it will burst at the seams. As we look down the long vis- ia of time We see opening up to view a hemisphere peopled with teeming millions skilled in the arts of peace, speaking one language and subject to a government built upon individual equality and true recognition of hu man rights. Ii looks now as though, in the years to come, we are to play n chief part in humaniZing the world. An Anglo-Ameriean alliance for pur poses of mutual perpetuation may yet be Gods instrumentality to sweeten the earth. \ nation in order to be magnanimous to the weak, patient un- der reproaeh, uniniluenced by threate, must first be just and then absolutely strong. It presents to Us Il pleasant picture. May we be such n nation and may every one of Us aspire to make 1t So
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-20
AN INTERVIEW.
With J. D. Stewart, the Tan who was Robbed
 by Soapy smiths Gang.

J. D. Stewart was one of the passeng CTS down on the Utopia last Mon day afternoon. Mr. Stewart is the man who was robbed by members of the 'Soapy" Smith gang at Skaguay last week, which finally resulted in the killing of Smith. the wounding of Frank Reed and putting fourteen oth- CTS under criminal charges, upon which, some will no doubt suffer severe pun ishment Mr Stewart is a Canadian and had just come from Dawson with S21O0 in gold dust. The full amount was taken from him, but owing to the honesty, energy and good work of the better element of the Skaguay citizens, all but small portion of the amount was restored to him. Mr. Stewart was seen by Il News men and he expressed himself in the very strongest terms of gratitude toward the honest element of that place for the manner in which he had been treated.
 After the usual preliminary talk, he was asked where he WAS bound for.
 Il am going down to the Sound cit ies,' said Mr. Stewart. "Of course am coming back up again when the trial comes off l had intended to go back to Dawson this season, but think I cannot do that now for l cannot miss being at court to prosecute these men who robbed me"
 You had quite an experience with the hobos at Skaguay, didn't you:' said the News man.
 "Yes indeed. but it is a source of qualification to be treated so kindly when in trouble, for cannot thank the good people of Skaguay enough to re pay them for the interest they took in getting me back my money and running down the guilty parties"
 The boats whistle gave one short blast We both understood that and Mir. Stewart, after saying good bye, stepped on board.
 We are indeed pleased to know that Skaguay has rid herself of the terrible gang that infested that town for the past year. and elsewhere we publish a report of the citizens committee. Skaguay has set good example and we hope every town in Alaska will make it so hot for the lawless element that it never again will get such a foot hold as it had in that city.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-20
Trial of the Prisoners.

Commissioner Sehlbrede held court in the city hall during the afternoon, after the committees report was issued. There was but a small crowd in attend ance. John Clear, who yesterday de- sired an immediate examination, but whose hearing had to be postponed on account of the absence of one of the States witnesses, today waived exam ination and was bound over in the sum of 5000.
 George Wilder. also charged with as sault with deadly weapon, waived ex- animation and was held in a similar sum.
 George Butler was charged with in citing d riot, and, waiying an investiga tion. was held for trial in the sum of SlO,OO0.
 Henry Bronson had two charges brought against him, one of being ac- cessory after the robbery from Stewart, and the other with having received stolen property, knowing it to have been stolen. He was held in S10,000 on each charge.
 Against ex-Deputy Marshal Taylor there was a charge of attempt to extort money, but the witness who laid the complaint left for Dawson this morning without notifying the committee. But there was also a charge against Taylor of a wilful neglect of duty, laid by MT. Stewart He reported the loss of his gold to the deputy marshal soon after 1t occurred, but Taylor failed to take action on it.
 On this charge Taylor was brought up today He waived examination and was held in 5000 for trial at Sitka. The marshal took him in custody.
 Al White, charged with larceny from the dwelling of Mrs. B. Rowley, waived examination and was held in sl ,OOO.
 As we go to press there was search being made for Mrs. M. J. Torpey, charged with keeping d disorderly house.
 It is the intention of the committee to keep up the good work until all the disorderly characters have been round ed up-Skaguay Daily Alaskan.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-20
TRIAL OF "SoApY" SMITHS GANG

It was announced yesterday by Com missioner Sehlbrede that the trial of the remaining prisoners would take place today at o'clock, in the ware house on the Seattle wharf where the meeting was held yesterday, and that immediately following these hearings the report of the committe of safety would be given there. But the commit tee changed it's mind this morning. There seemed to be no necessity to ask people to undertake the long walk along the wharf, especially as the weather WAS threatening. 1t was therefor deci- ded to give it to the press, as the peo- pie would have but short time to wait before the Daily Alaskan appear ed on the street.
 The members of the committe were: Battin. Burns, Butler. Bracket, Corne lius. Clark. Freeman, Graves, Remick, Sherry IJohnl, Sylvester, Whitten and Whiting
 The report is as follows: To the Citizens of Skaguay:
 Your committee elected at mass meeting on July 1lth duly report:
 That from the examination of seven ty-three witnesses, we find what we be- lieve to be sufficient evidence to bind oyer, indict and convict:
 Van B. Triplett,
 N. E. Foster,
 John Bowers,
 Harry Bronson of larceny from the person of another
 George Wilder,
 l. D. Jackson,
 John Clear
 of assault with dangerous weapon.
 Al White
 of larceny and being armed with a dan geraus weapon.
 Chas Butler
 of melting to riot.
 Being unable to find sufficient eyi- dence to convict in all cases the per sons held in custody of the committee of safety. We recommend that they be permitted to leave town and all due precautions taken to protect them from personal violence.
 No evidence being produced against two persons held by the committee of safety, their release was recommend ed
 In order to keep the town from be- ing put under military rule, this com mittee pledged Captain Yeatman the safety of all persons held by the com mittee of safety. which pledge has been sacredly kept.
 On searching the premises of Jeff Smith, the bag of gold was found, con taining l25ii ounces of it's original con tents. in trunk in an outbuilding, ill the rear of his saloon, and Is now i'll the custody of the city marshall
 In view of the fact that several of the prisoners had waived examination, on request of U. S Commissioner, the evidence in possession of this commit tee will be held secret, until the sitting of the next grand jury. Respectfully,
 THE COMMITTEE.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-20
In the Bastile.

A woman of Skaguay, a sympathizer with the "Soapy' Smith gang, made some threats against the life of the U. S. commissioner at that place while the citizens committee was holding its ses sions. She was promptly arrested and taken over to Sitka where she Ian guishes in the bastile along with the ot her nrisonnra
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-20
Fourteen Held.

The Farallon arrived from the north last Monday afternoon She was late in getting back owing to her making a trip from Skaguay to Sitka She car ried fourteen prisoners from the form CT to the latter place, all being charged with complicity in the "Soapy" Smith shooting affair. Among the number is Deputy Marshal Taylor of Skaguay.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-20

WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 1898.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-08-25
OBITUARY..

Died on the morning of August
II, 1898, little Allie Lee, infant
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. W N
runk. Although only nine
months and twenty-five days old,
she was the sunshine of home.
She had a smile for every one,
and no one knew her, but to love
her. and none loved her better
than |. May God In his great
mercy comfort the heart broken
parents, anl help them, each day,
to live nearer Heaven where they
have another precious angle
awaiting them.
4 LovIN GAUET.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-08-25
An Unfortunate Occurrence.

A cutting affray occurred last
Thursday between Mr.. Walter
Sauls and Sam Barr, q negro farm
hand, on the place Of the late Z s
Sauls. Ii seems that a dispute
arose between Mr.. Sauls and the
negro about some farm work,
which resulted in an encounter,
in which Barr was badly cut on
the face and back by Mr. Sauls.
The negro is IN a critical state,
and Mr.. Sauls has been arrested
and lodged in Jail on a warrant
issued bv Magistrate Matthews.
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DESERVED PROMOTION.
Sergts. Epps And sristow App ointed
tieutenehts.

Sergts. tpps And er'sto~ App o'nteo
Lieutensnts.
The Second South Carolina Reg
lment, U. s. w., was completed
Saturday and Sundays paper con-
tanned the names of the officers of
the new companies. Among them
were the names of two Williams
burgers, Messrs. Charles j Epps,
who had been guartermaster ser
geant in Co, D, and Louis J Bris-
tow, who had been first sergeant
in company A. Both of these
young men enlisted at the begin
nlng of the war with Spain and
have been in the service for about
four months They are both
young men Of great ability and the
war department did well in re cog
nizing their worth. The Second
Regiment will be moved at once
at least that is the promise made
Coils. Jones and Thompson by the
secretary of war some time ago
The young men who volunteered
for service in Cuba will be sent
either to- that Island or to- Porto
Rico
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-08-25

Protracted services were held
at the Presbyterian church last
week, beginning on Friday night
and concluding Sunday night.
Rev. J Z EDunlop, the pastor was
assisted by Rev. Mr.. Matthews, of
Clinton.
Mr.. Z G Mallard, Of Greeley
vile, has two acres of the finest
cotton we have ever seen. The
stalks average nearly six feet
high and are loaded with fruit.
On one of them we counted 131
matured bolls. Who can beat
that.
At meeting in Charleston last
Saturday of the Confederate Vet
eran reunion Executive
Committee, q committee from
the State was appointed. Capt.
w H Kennedy, of Indiantown,
was honored with the appoint
ment from Williamsburg county.
Rev. A B Earle has requested
US 10 announce that he will not
fill his appointments at Kingstree,
Bethesda and Cades next Sunday,
having decided not to return from
his vacation till Sept. l. His reg
ular appointments will be filled
the first Sunday in September.
On another page will be seen
Stackley's new advertisement, and
it will be profitable tothe purchas-
ing public to read, for the bar
gains offered by this reliable house
are equaled by very few estab
lishments in this section. All the
enterprising stores advertise, and
the columns of the Record is an
index to the bargain. houses of
kingstree.
Mr.. George Mitchum was shock
ed few days ago with the intel
ligence that his son, Sessions, who
has been at Nicholas, Ga, for the
past few years, has been shot
down in cold blood by man
named Cobb. Mr.. Mitchum has the
sympathy of everybody in this sad
affair. At last accounts the boy
was still alive and his assailant in
Jail.
A monster snake of the genus
"rattle" was killed last Thursday
in the road. near the second river
bridge by a colored boy, who
brought it into town for exhihi-
ton. His snakeship had attained
length Of five feet and four inch
es and boasted Of seven rattles
and a button. This splendid
specimen of an almost extinct
species has been taxidermized by
Mr.. I j Brown, the foreman of
The RECORD Office.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-08-25
JOHSS0NVILLE.

The political Flying Squadron
anchored in the harbor of John
sonville bright and early on Wed
nesday morning with colors flvlng.
The decks were cleared for &C
ton and under Commodore Den
mis-, the firing upon Moro Castle
began at II o'clock sharp. The
garrison of Moro numbered $50
and the coast detenses were in fine
condition.
The collection of battle ships,
swift sailing cruisers and torpedo
boat destroyers were arrayed IN
line of battle and the engagement
began when cruiser Wolfe, Of the
legislative division, advanced to
the front and launched projectiles
upon Moro Castle. After q con-
:inuous firing of some minutes he
retired, giving place to the first
class battle ship Gamble, who put
in some effective work. Cruiser
Kennedy then opened his rapid
firing guns on FL Moro with con-
siderable vIgor, and was followed
by battle ship Graham, who dis
tinguished himself by good marks
manship and did great execution
The torpedo boat Phelps did not
take part in the engagement. We
do not know whether he is in the
dry dock undergoing repairs or
was detained by foul weather.
The supervisor division next came
into action, when battle ship,
Baldwin after a long cruise simi-
lar to that Of the Oregon crowded
on sail and steamed almost under
the guns of the land batteries. He
did good service and gave place
to the men of war. Bradshaw, Nc
Cants, Chandler and Epps res
pectively. Bradshaw, McCants
and Epps simply fired broadsides
and retired, while Chandler
pounded away at the Notifications
for some time.
Next came into action the
Treasurer division, consisting of
FIVE first class battle ships-a truly
formidable array, and each one
did fine work. Cooper and Rol
Inns, coming too near together
turned their guns on each other,
but no great damage was done.
Finally came the Monitors Mont
gomery and Lesesne. The forti.
fications were reduced by this
time and these simply put on the
finishing touches.
Soon afterwards the garrison,
which made but a weak show of
defense, firing only a few shots,
hung out a white flag and capi-
tulated. Pending the protocol
the Squadron dispersed and
sought coaling stations, which
were plentiful, and bountifully
supplied.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-08-25
SIGNS OF PROGRESS.
TWO WELL EQUIPPED GINNING
ESTABLISHMENTS.

Messrs. Funk and Ihorn preparing Tor
,he Cotton Season-Presses Changed
to Pack the Standard Size Bale.
Over the railroad, just beyond
the crossing, large two story
building is nearing completion. 1t
belongs to Mr.. w r Funk and soon
within it's walls will be heard the
busy hum of machinery-the mer
ry, whirrng noise of tho three
new seventy. saw gins as they strip
the feecy staple from it's seed,
preparatory to packing it into the
new, standard square bales, which
this fall will replace the bales Of
various sizes and diverse shapes
into which we have been accus-
toned to see our cotton packed.
The main building of this gin
house of Mr.. Funk's is 50 feet
long and % feet wide, and on two
sides are a wagon shed, 30 by IA
feet and an engine room 80 by "a
feet. This latter room is to con-
tain the large, forty horse power
Strothers, Wells & Co boiler and
engine, which will be the motive
power OF the plant
Mr.. Funk's machinery is up to
date in every respect, his accom-
modations ample, and his facilities
for ginning unsurpassed. A wag,
on load OF cotton is driven under
the shed, quickly unloaded by the
pneumatic system and carried up
to the gin where it is separated
from the seeds, then it goes to the
condenser through steel lint
fue, and finally to a double box
revolving press, which packs it
firm and solid into the standard
uniform bale. And all this is done
about as quickly as you can tell
about it.
The double revolving press
packs a bale on one side while
the other is being filled with lint
thus leavingno cotton on the floor,
and reducing 10 a minimum the
the chances Of fire.
One of the most enterprising
and successful mill men in the
lower part of the State is Mr.. P B
Thorn. For many years he has
operated, in addition to his large
lumber mill on the river, gin and
grist mill at the depot. To meet
the demands of the times, Mr..
Thorne has recently cverhauled his
entire plant, resetting press and
gins and in many ways increasing
his facilities for handling the sta
pie. Mr.. Thorne will run this fall
two s0.saw gins, and his press has
been altered to pack the standard
size bale. His location is most
convenient for handling cotton
after it is packed, as the bales can
be put on the cars from the pack
ing room without any hauling be-
ing necessary. Another conve-
nience about this mill is house
near by for storing seed cotton
which has to remain al the GIN
over night. The floor Of this house
is partitioned into stalls and each
compartment is securely locked.
In unloading wagons a pneumatic
elevator is used, either to carry it
to the gin room or to the storing
house.
Mr.. Thorne will buy a quantity
Of cotton seed this fall, and has
built room adjoining his gin
house to contain it. When a bale
OF cotton is gin,ed the seeds fall
into box, and by means of a trap
door, this box is emptied into the
wagon underneath, or If the owner
wants to sell the Seed. they are
carried on to the seed room.
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