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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-18
ACTUALLY FORGOT HIS WIFE.
Chicago Lawyer Who Has Good
Claim on the Championship
for Absent-Mindednes

Did you ever know any man so alb
sent-minded as to forget he had wife
while walking in the street with her?
Judge Thomas, of Dearborn street, n
brother of Congressman Thomas, of
Michigan. tells good story on himself
which aptly illustrates this curious
phase of psychological phenomena.
eve were living on the South side at
the time" he said, "and one night, in
company with Mrs. Thomas, went 20
hear lecture in Central Music hall. I
do not recall the name of the lecturer,
but that cuts no ice in this story. AS
we were coming out Of the hall at the
close, 1 happened to think of a letter in
my pocket which I had forgotten to
mail-or post, as John Bull would say.
1--WE walked as far south as the Pal
mer house, and 1 left Mrs. Thomas
standing for a few moments at Monroe
street while I FASTENED in to post my
letter. We were intending to take n
south-bound car together q 5 soon as
came out. but for some reason-what
was Tiny errand caused me TO for
get all about my wife. Did some other
spirit possess my body while l was TAX
ing an astral flight? At any rate,
walked out of the hotel, oblivious of
my waiting wife, and FASTENED away to
Adams street and boarded a car alone.
Suddenly a strange sensation came
over me-that 1 had forgotten some
thing. or missed something-andI be-
gan feeling about the seat for imag-
mary bundles or books or an umbrella
Surely I've lost something said TO
myself, but for the life of me couldn't
tell what it was. In great perplexity
I had gone as far as Van Buren, street
before it suddenly flashed into my
mind, why, your wife, of counsel
hurried back, you may be sure, but
don't pretend to remember what my
wife had to say about the natter
Chicago Times-Herald.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-18
COSTUMES IN CHINA.
Are Looked Upon with Posi-
tive, Actual Dismay.

The latest fashion. the mode of the
moment, is one most valued in most
European countries.
In the east exactly the reverse state
of things prevails. In China, especially,
any new fashion is looked upon not
OILY with disfavor, but with actual dis
may. In China, loose coat and trous-
ers complete woman's attire. She has
no tiresome petticoats to contend with.
A slight difference in the cut of ths
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-18
No Helm for 1T.

tsDo you know that a woman's smile
may wreck a mans hearth
well, I suppose that has happened.
for under our system of civilization, of
course, a man can't be married to
every woman who happens to throw a
smile in his direction" = Cleveland
Leader.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-18
FANCY WORK BASKET.
just How to Convert the Ordinary
Berry Basket Into Dainty
Demonstration.

For so cents youcan make the dain-
test little work basket imaginable.
When not in use the basket can be hung
up or set upon the fancy ia Bile and then
it can serve as a decoration.
Get an ordinary berry basket, one
that has the bars crossed. Then pur-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-18
See an opportun,ty.

He-Do you know that for the last
hour 1 have been watching for good
chance 10 steal a kiss from you?
.She-Indeed! Don't you think it
might be well for you to consult an
oeulist ?-Chicago Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-18
A DEnN.

Tommie-HuIlo, Jimmie, what KEEP
you?
Jimmie-Me and the OF man had n
argument. He wanted me to haul some
wood into the back yard.
Tommie-How did il end?
Jimmie-In a draw drawed it in.
N Y Truth
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-18
No occa.ion for Worrx.

81 must warn GU. dearest" he said,
"that after we are married you Will
very likely find me inclined to be ar
bitrary and dictatorial in my manner.
'-No matter" she replied, cheerfully.
81 won't pay the slightest atten zion to
what you say-"-Chicago Post.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-18
Then She Grew Gold.

'And am I really the only girl you
ever loved?'' she cooed.
sYes, indeed he answered. 81 lied
to all the others.'.N. 7. World.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-18

Brynjulf Bergslien, the Norwegian
sculptor who made the equestrian
statue of Bernadotte at Christiania, is
dead.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-18
PLUSH CAPE FOR EARLY WINTER DAYS

the OF IS
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-18

ten it in your basket. On each side of
the basket tie q good-sized bow OF rib
bon, make strings furnished with
pretty bows, to hang it by, and YOU
will have lovely little work basket
or a pretty wall decoration.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-18

chase yard of pretty japanese lawn
for ten cents, and five yards of narrow
double faced ribbon. Baby" ribbon is
cheaper. Make a nice full bag, gather
it, leaving a nice deep heading. and fas-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-10
NEWSPAPER MEN DROWNED.
Canoe Upset In tho Rapids Of the
Grand Discharge.

Quebec. Sept. 1o.--Carl Smith. who
wrote the Fired at Random column
In the Chicago Record, and Louis Sass,
sporting editor on the same paper, have
been drowned in the heavy rapids I'm
the Grand Discharge by the upsetting
OF their birch bark canoes. They were
on holiday tour. The Grand Dis
charge is the outlet of Lake st. John.
for which resort the newspaper men
had left here Wednesday morning. The
Vache Caille. where the drowning oc-
Cured. Is opposite the lower point OF
Alma island, where the waters OF the
Grand and Little Discharge unite and
form the head Of Saguenay river. AT
low water the rapids are often shot by
Indians I'm canoes. But the water being
high. the guides objected to the trim
until urged by the two men. When one
canoe upset the other went To it's as
sistance and was also swamped The
guides were also drowned MIR Smith
was wei known throughout the west
and at one time was managing editor
OF the Omaha World Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-10

The big excursion steamer City OF
Lawrence, just rebuilt and refitted new
throughout. with a carrying capacity
OF 5000 people will make an excursion
from Providence to Watch Hill via
Camp Wikoff tommorrow. Sept.
11th, leaving here at 10 a. m, stopping
at Newport both ways.
The sal: In around Newport harbor
will be interesting. as 1t contains some
of the battle-scarred war vessels from
Cuba. The Lawrence will pass out by
Point Judith. and thence across to
Montauk Point where Camp Wikoff is
located. the present home OF Uncle
Sans braves. just returned from the
front. The large tented fields of our
victorious army, and Fort Pond Bay
with transports OF all kinds. torpedo
boats, and other begrimed war ves-
sells at anchor there. make a very in
spring sight, and something that we
may not see again in life time. From
the spacious observation deck OF the
Lawrence an unobstructed view OF
everything can be had. After leaving
Fort Pond Bay the steamer passes
Cardness Island. the Little Gull and
Great Gull Island. and thence landing
Is made at Watch Hill. one OF the bust
est shore resorts on the coast. and the
surf bathing is excellent. Tickets and
staterooms at r. G.. Windsor's.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-10
A SERIOUS FIRE.
Flames Break Out In Pulp Mill at
Livsrmore Falls.
Twenty Buildings Already Destroyed
and Fire Still Raging.

Bulletin-Farmington. Me.--Sept. TO-
A message was received here few
minutes after il this forenoon from
Livermore Falls stating that a serious
nre was In progress there and that as
sistance was needed. The fire depart
ments OF Lewiston and Auburn and the
local companies have been asked to
send engines and men to the Falls.
The fire started I'm the Record Pulp
mills which were destroyed In very
snort time, the fire protection OF the
town being altogether Inadequate TO
cope with a large fire. The flames then
spread to tannery near by and to
other buildings on Depot and Main
streets.
AT noon 20 buildings had been con-
sumed and the fire was not under con-
troll. A strong westerly wind prevented
the towns people fighting the fire with
any degree OF success. Steamers
from Lewiston were expected a few
minutes after 12
The flames made a clean sweep down
the right side OF Main street as far as
Depot street, on the corner of which
stood the Livermore Falls branch store
OF Snaran Bros. of Boston, toys and
fancy goods. All the buildings In the
path or the fire up to this point were
levelled. including the blacksmith shop
OF Il. G. Brown, which was occupied
In part by Knox Bros. as a carriage
repository; the two-story wooden ma
chine shops OF Albert Allen: the Iron
foundry of j. A. Record; the two-story
dwelling house. owned and occupied by
Mrs. Charles Berry, and an unoccupied
dwelling occupied by Mrs. White. Rey.
nolds a. Alden's steam laundry on MAN
street was also destroyed.
At 2:30 the fire was under control. IT
Is thought the property loss will reach
nearly 100000. although no statement
is available at this time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-10
CrackSmen Paid a Visit
to Centreville.
SECURED $500 in BOOTY.
They Opened One of the Safes in
Kinne & fuckers Office.
FAILED TO GET INTO THE OTHER

daring and successful robbery was
committed at Centreville some time be-
tween midnight Thursday and daylight
yesterday morning, but the affair was
kept very quiet in hopes that the police
would be able to arrest the crooks.
The place selected this time by the
thieves for their operations was the Of
flee Of Kinne & Tucker, small build
Ing on Main street at Centreville, and
so quietly did the marauders do their
work that neither Mr. Tucker, who lives
next door to the Office. nor Mr.. Kinne,
who resides on the opposite side of the
street, was awakened.
The firm of Kinne & Tucker has for
several years been engaged in the req,
estate and brokerage business. and at
times considerable money and jewelry
is kept in the two safes in the Office.
and this fact was evidently known TO
the robbers. who went about their work
In manner which showed they were
not amateur cracksmen. They effected
an entrance by forcing open a window.
and once inside thoroughly ransacked
the desks in search Of valuabes They
did not find anyi however, and turned
their attention TO the safes. One of
these Is second hand Mosler safe
minus the outside door. while the other
Is an old Miller plug safe. The crooks
found no trouble in opening the inside
door OF the Mosler safe, and were re-
paid for their trouble by finding sew
eral watches and considerably 1ewelry
which they carefully sorted over. taxi
Ing the best. valued at about 5000, but
leaving the rest.
They next turned their attention TO |
he Miller safe which is fitted with an
I'D fashioned plug lock and is opened |
With peculiar crescent shaped KEY. |
rhe crooks were evidently familiar |
With the construction and operation of |
he lock. for they attempted to make n /
Sey from a small metal ornament which |
hey found in one of the desks In this
hey were unsuccessful and evidently |
rave IL up as a bad job and left the
AS soon as the break was discovered
he police were notified and commenced |
still hunt for the robbers. but al
hough they did not find their men they
card OF them again at Quidnick, where
hey had broken into the company barn
nd stolen number OF robes and
lankets.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-10

lou chnnot adv ertise money out OF pco
pies pocket all the time: Won may do n nno,,
anu then, but IT. YOU don't give the M something
on absolute merit In return. adverti~ing viii
Using that pays H. advertising a rood films
A. has merit the people VIII use II again
and ngnin. Never has this been better iIins
,rn',u tnhn In the great success of Cascarefs.
haseftlsinR IN this paper. All druggists call
o,a-cnrct- reporters, that II people buy them.
Inc mem, ana buy them again and RECON-
kusfhntceu 70 cure constipation or money
rrfunhci, ana IRE n delightful laxative and
nNer stinuiant, the best medicine ever
try them ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-10
All Reported as Doing
Remarkably Well.
lSs MEN BEING TREATED.
Brig. Gen. Keny0n's Visit TO the
First r. /. at Camp Meade.
WHERE THE SICK ARB LOCATED.

The sick soldiers brought to this city
from Montauk Point, by Col. X. II. 1.
Goddard's two expeditions, are all do
ing remarkably well, according to the
reports made by the surgeons in charge
OF the Rhode Island, st. Joseph's and
Homeopathic hospitals. All of the in
valids have taken decided turn for
the better. and the physicians have
been surprised how quickly the men
began to improve as soon as they were
outside the influences and treatment OF
the military hospitals.
There are now 1855 men from Mon
tauk Point I'm the several hospitals In
this city, and at the Rhode Island Hos
pital the convalescents can be seen
walking about the grounds during the
middle Of the day. A military guard
has been established at the Rhode ISL
and Hospital. but this is more as a
matter OF form, than for any necessity.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-10
The MORONEY
LIBEL SUIT.
Entered Discontinued in Common
Pleas Division-- End of a Long
and Bitter Contest.

The libel suit brought In 1896 by VIII
liam II. Moroney, an Insurance agent
and broker of Pawtucket, against Ber-
nard McCaughy and Edward c. Duffy
to recover $4,000 was today discon-
tinued in the common pleas division OF
the Supreme Court. The alleged libel
consisted i'm the publication by the de-
PENDANTS OF n number OF charges
against Mr.. Moroney, one of which was
that he had used the office OF assessor
OF taxes. which he had held for IL years
so as to punish persons who had taken
their insurance business away from
him. There was a hearing on these
charges by the city council OF Paw
tucket. and that body attempted to re-
move Mr.. Moroney as assessor, but its
action was defeated on an appeal to
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-10
FOUND in THE RIVER
Goats Neatly It'd Up-McQulnn Doesn't
Know HCw They Came There.


This morning about o'clock a man
named Ford saw a bundle. neatly tied,
floating In the river at the rear of the
Three Ones fire station. With the as
sistance OF others he secured Il and
pulled IL out OF the water.
1t contained two old coats, i'm the
pockets OF one of which was found a
small memorandum book containing
notes OF various kinds and the address
of three young women, one In Noank
Conn.,, another i'm North Attleboro and
another In Warren.
Between the leaves was green 97
membership card In the Providence Y.
M. c. A., and upon 1t was written the
name OF Fred j. Quinn as the name of
the member.
call was made upon Mr.. Quinn. who
lives at ia Dean street. Mr.. Quinn
could not explain how the card, which
he said was his. had come In the coat
He also said the book was his, but
could not identify the coats from
description, but said he would call at
the station later for this purpose
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-10

John Owens. Peter puny. Frank M.
flaming. Albert Fairman.. William
Gearin, John Brehaney. Justin Mccar-
thy, Frank Wing. Herbert Knowles.
Truman Towie. Joshua Marland. Will
liam Welch. Thomas McHugh. Peter s.
Giblin. William Scott. University of
Pennsylvania.
Company K-Charles w. Scott. Frank
II. Grey. Medico-chi; Harry M. King,
University or Pennsylvania: j. w. Cole,
William Spiller Corp. Herbert H.
Whipple. Gilbert II. Young.
Company L-Eugene Bosquin. Lloyd
M. Cook. Thomas Gilfillan. Ernest. ..
Heath. George l.. Drury. Frank Mona
han, Joseph Lavalle. George w. Town
send. Henry j. Herbert, Peter Paul,
Thomas O'Keefe, Joseph p. Burgess,
Augustus Pennery.
Company M-Corp. Coyle. John Bar
ry. Joseph Killon, John May Michael
Mccormick. Thomas II. Noonal, John
l.. Sullivan and James Upton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-10

the Appellate Court. Soon after this
suit was begun. and at the trial. which
lasted several days. lot of political
squabbles i'm Pawtucket were detailed
at length to an admirlng jury. The
verdict was I'm favor OF Mr.. Moroney,
the jury assessing damages at $39020.
A new trial was asked by the de-
PENDANTS and the petition was granted
Dy the Appellate Court. Soon after the
case was again set down for hearing in
the common pleas division. Mr.. Moro
ney suffered stroke of paralysis, and
mas been very sick man ever since.
Many attempts on the part of the de-
PENDANTS TO secure another trial have,
on account of the plaintiffs condition,
been futile.
For some time an effort has been
made to settle the case. but the coun-
sci In the case could not agree until a
Iew days ago. The defendants will re-
cover their costs, which will amount to
over $500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-10
MONEY AND JEWELS.
Found Intact in the Ocean House
Safe,
1t Was Liftej From the Ruins at N wport
This Morning.

The large safe which stood in the Of
lice OF the Ocean House at Newport and
Iell into the cellar when the building
was burned, was opened this morning
and all its contents were found uninjur-
ed. The safe contained over $29O0
which Mr.. Leland had put there Thurs
day with which he was to pay his en-
ployes today. The employees were gath
cred in the laundry. a small detached
building which was not burned, and all
received all that was owing them i'm
spite OF the fire. The safe contained
valuable collection Of Jewels which had
been deposited by the guests at the ho-
tel. They were not damaged and were
returned to their owners.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-10
Mrs. Palmer Has Accep,ed.

Chicago, Sept. io.-Mrs Potter ralm.
er has telegraphed from Newport. II. L..
accepting the chairmanshlp OF the
Women's Auxiliary Committee OF 100
appointed TO assist In Chicago's peace
jubilee. The committee will assist ia
the reception OF distinguished guests
ana IN the arrangements for the grand
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-10
Clothing Thief Arrested

A man named Charles w. Searles,
alias Charles ii. stibbins. was placed
under arrest by Detective Nickerson
this afternoon for the theft of articles
OF clothing from boarders i'm a house AT
1883 Pine street. Searies is man with
a police record and has lately come here
from New York. He was formerly a
resident of Woonsocket and comes of
parentace
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-10
ALL IOISG WELL.
Gen. Keny on Rero''S OIL the Condition of
Sick Rhode Islaii volunte rs.

Gov. Dyer this afternoon received the
following dispatch from Brig. Gen.
Kenyon, who is visiting the sick sol
diers from this state in different hos
pitals by command OF the governor
Lancaster, Sept. TO- 1898
Have visited Camp Meade, the Di-
vision Hospital. hospitals in Harrisburg
and Lancaster. All men are doing well.
Go from here to Philadelphia.
(Signed) Kenyon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-10
Suit Against a LAWYER.

through attorney John w. Horgan To
recover $500 from Attorney Andrew n.
Patton that he claims Patton tailed in
paying accordance with an AGREEMENT
made In the settlement OF certain Iiti-
cation that Kehoe had with Peter
Doyle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-10

According to city hall records TODAY.
Toney Andrews has made an assign
ment OF his property TO Charles G. phil
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-10
RECEIPTS AND ESTIMATED CAR LOTS.

Thomas Tally and Patrick Tullerv
two common drunkards. pleaded guilty
IN the district court today and were
six months. ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-10
Fall River Mill Stocks.

Transactions In Fall River cotton mill
stocks for the week are reported by
G.. M. Haffards & Co. as follows:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-06-24
We Predict Success.

For the past three years r. G. Ely
has been studying law while not en-
gagged with the duties incumbent on
him as superintendent of the Alma
Public Schools. Mr.. Ely has been study
ing with view of entering the pro-
fession and for that reason declined TO
accept another years work in the
schools. He has fitted up rooms in
the new Pollasky block just south OF W..
A. Bahlke's office and has as neat an
office as could be wished for, while his
library is the best and largest ever put
into law office in Alma. With him
will be associated Geo. p. Stone of
Ithaca, one of the best lawyers in this
part of Michigan.
Lawyer Ely will read very nice but
our people who have known him all his
life will always call him Ralph. He
was born here in Alma on the fifth day
of March, 1870, therefore is in his 2Sth
year, and has lived these 2S years in
Alma with the exceptions of twenty
three months which were spent in Ne.
braska Graduated from the high school
in 1888 with the honors of his class. In
1892 he graduate from Alma College,
receiving the degree of B. S. In
the spring of the same year, before he
had finished his college course he was
rendered the position Of superintendent
of the Public Schools, which he has filled
with credit to himself and the people of
Alma, for six years and three months.
May success ever follow his efforts.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-06-24
The W. r. c. Convention.
The One Held at Port Huron Last Week the
Best in the History OF the Order.

The One Held at Port Huron Last Week the
Best in the History OF the Order.
The delegates from Alma TO the fif-
teenth annual convention of the w. r.
G. held in Port Huron June 10 and 16,
report that this was one of the most
profitable conventions in the history Of
the order, which was due largely to the
efficient management Of the department
president, Mrs. W. S. Turck. and her
able assistants, Misses Mary F. Taylor
and Lena NJ. Turck. The convention
was called TO order by Mrs. Turck who
delivered an address which was very ap-
propriate for the occasion, after which
the department secretary, Miss Taylor,
read very interesting report of the con-
ditions of the corps, which we gave an
outline of in last weeks issue.
The delegates are loud in their praises
OF the hospitality of the people of Port
Huron, who so delightfully."- entertained
them while there.
The officers elected for the ensuing
year who take the positions held by our
Alma ladies are, Mrs Mary A. McCon-
nelly, department PRESIDENT Mrs. Eunice
Haynes, secretary Mrs. Emma Chamber
lin, treasurer, all Of Flint.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-06-24
Interesting Lecture.

wednesday evening. DR.. Tomboeken,
of Detroit spoke in the spacious Sani-
tarium parlors to the assembled guests
on the condition of affairs in Cuba. DR..
Tomboeken visited Cuba, in company
with the party of Senator Proctor of
Vermont, within two weeks after the
Maine disaster No change was notici.
able in the general workaday atmos-
phere of Havana, and its citizens re-
ceived them graciously and treated
them courteously throughout their stay
Of several weeks The party visited one
of the principal prisons of Havana and
were impressed with the lenient treat
ment of the Cubans toward their prison
ers. They proceeded to Mantanzas, ac-
companied by Clara Barton, and while
there visited ST. Ambrosia Hospital
where many reconcentrados were con-
fined. DR.. Tomboeken's description of
the pitiable, emaciated condition Of these
unfortunate sufferers was graphic. Each
one a fragment of a family, and all
fatally injured by exposure and starva-
ton The spot which Weyler had used
for shooting captured insurgents or
relatives of insurgents, in order TO i'm.
press his ferocity upon the natives, was
pointed out. The lecture was animated
and entertaining.