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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-02
TREADMILL FOR PRISONS.
There Has BON a Suggestion That II
BE Used on Unemployed
CaPtiyes.

While the annual report of the board
of inspection of the eastern peniten-
tiary will not be ready for publication
for some time it is known that it Will
contain more information regarding
prison management than has hereto
fore appeared in such documents. One
| Of the troubles that the present man
agement has had to encounter is the
effect of the recent legislation prohib-
iting to a great extent convict labor
IN this and similar institutions in Penn
sylvania. The law in this state does
not go as far as that adopted in New
York, which is absolutely prohibitory,
but it does, it claims. go far enough to
make life unbearable to some of the
prisoners.
| 1t has been suggested that in view of
the wholesale stoppage of certain lines
of work that the famous treadmill sys-
tenn of punishment be introduced. 1t
has never been tried in America, it is
believed, at least in the last 100 years,
and it would certainly be regarded only
in the light of an experiment. In Eng
land it is almost generally used in some
of the penal institutions. 1t is not
long ago that Charlie Mitchell, the cell
ebrated pugilist, who was defeated by
Corbett in Florida, and Oscar Wilde
were sentenced to servitude on such a
machine and filled out their terms in
such capacity. Across the water the
system is regarded as very harsh, if
not even brutal. Should it be adopted
here it would be on a most moderate
plan, simply with the idea of giving
convicts enforced employment.
One of the penitentiary officials said
recently that 1.-The board has taken no
action in the matter. 1t is merely a
matter of suggestion, and while it
might not be looked upon with favor
it could be so managed that it would
in no sense be brutal. 1t would compel
a certain amount of active exercise and
that is what would prevent some nerv-
Gus prisoners from going out of their
minds. You have heard of the trou-
bles they are mourning in New York
from the fearof increased insanity be-
cause of lack of employment and close
confinement. Some OF. the men in the
eastern penitentiary are anxious for
work, while others are not. There
should certainly be some means by
which the treadmill is worked to run
the machinery of the institution and tic
grind flour. '-Philadelphia Inquirer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-02
THE NEW ARMY.
When Fully Organized 1t Will Consist of
21S,O00 Men-PIans for Their Distribu-
tion-62,OOO Are Regulars.

WASHINGTON. May 6.-The new
army, when fully organized, will con.
sist of 27s, 900 men, including the
troops called for by the president yes
terday. Within few days there will
be in the field 200, 600 volunteers. so. 0OC
regulars, 10, 900 immunes, 5, 800 en-
gineers and 5000 cavalrymen taken
from the country at large. The plans
for the distribution of the troops have
been arranged for some time
1t is stated that %. 1000 men
will be sent to the Philippines
at once, $4,000 to Porto Rico, 100, OOC
to Cuba, while the remaining troo ps
will be modified at convenient points
to be used in the coast defense and re-
serve. The department has been anX-
ious to call for the additional 75, 0O0
troops from the country at large, thus
avoiding the delay and confusion
which resulted in the calls which were
made upon governors. but that has not
been decided.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-02
LAST OF HIS RACE.
The Mammoth Tortoise Which Capt,
Porter Brought from Chatham
Island in 1913.

To Mr.. Walter Rothschild, who has
purchased the gigantic reptile and
placed it in the new tortoise house at
the geological gardens, the public will
be indebted for the sight of what is. so
far as is known, the last living sPeci-
men of the Ga1apagan tortoise (Tes-
ttido Galapagensis). The animal was
brought away from Chatham island in
S13 by Capt. Porter of the United States
cruiser Essex, and given by him to the
native chiefs of Raratonga. where it re-
manned until 1882, when Retumah, the
then head chief, presented it to Capt.
Macdonald, who took it to Sydney,
New South Wales, and from whose
widow Mr.. RothschiId purchased it.
The new arrival is very little if any
larger than the gigantic Daudin's tor
toise (Testudo DaudinD deposited by
Mr.. Rothschild last July, the carapace
of which tapped over four feet in a
straight line, and more than five feet
on the curve; but it is considerably
heavier, the relative weights being
about eight and a half and six hundred
weight, respectively. The latter is
much the younger reptile, being only
about 13 years old, while the years of
Daudln's tortoise are probably nearer
three centuries than two.
The tortoise travelled from Sydney
to Plymouth by steamer, and on arriv-
ing nearly lost its life through cold.
The crate containing it was too large
to be gotten in the baggage van of the
London train, so it was necessary to
lIncrate the creature and transfer it to
the van, where it was surrounded by
foot warmers and covered with tar
paulin, while its crate went on truck.
AT Bristol fresh supply of foot warm
ers, which had been telegraphed for.
was ready, and these were exchanged
cor those that were growing cold. L
reached Paddington safely, and was
quickly transported to the gardens.
For some time after its arrival it felt
the effect of the cold it had suffered;
out it gradually revived in the warm
atmosphere of the house, and took a
tour of inspection around its quarters
IN manner quite lively for so huge q
beast.-London Standard.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-02
THE oREGoN's GREAT TRIP.
The Great Tsattleship Arrives at Jupiter,
Fla, After Travelling $4,000 Miles
in 65 DAYS.

WASHINGTON. May 26. The news of
the safe arrival of the Oregon at
Jupiter, Fla. was a source of unal-
loyed satisfaction to all naval officers.
Apprehension as to the safety of the
Oregon practically disappeared when
the vessel reached Barbados and re-
ported her arrival to the navy depart
ment. but there was always a chance
that she might suffer from accident or
hostile attack in the short distance re-
naming on her homeward journey.
The Oregon left Mare island, Cal,
Ii, 600 miles away from Jupiter, on
March 10, SO she has averaged 200 miles
a day for 65 days. As matter of fact
the vessel has made much better speed.
for good many days were lost in TAX
ing coal at the South American ports.
The Pacific coast contingent in Wash
ington cannot restrain their enthnsi-
asm over the remarkable performance
of this creation of the slope work
shops.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-02
ON TO PORTO RICO.
Sampson Will Move on the Island at Once
and Twenty Thousand Men VIII
Be Sent Hold 1t.

e CHICAGO, May ga special to the
News from Washington says:
Porto Rico is to be taken The president has
decided that Sampson shall Immediately move
that island. while Schley guards Cervera.
AT least 200 troops will be sent and another
army is at the same time to enter Cuba. the
transports now being ready. From cabinet
officer it is learned that the haste in ordering
ships and troops to Porto Rico is owing to the
fact that the president has learned that the
powers are preparing to ask that Spain be per-
mitted to withdraw from Cuba and allow peace
to be declared This intimation came direct
from Europe. The president wants to be able
to say: Yes. Spain may withdraw. That's
why we made war. But we will hold Porto
Rico and the Philippines"
Without dissenting vote the cabinet de-
cided that the greatest possible haste should
be made in the invasion. Cen Miles reported
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-02
TO THE OLD WORLD.
The First Hostile Troops Ever Sent from
the United States Across the Ocean
Leave San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, May &c. Yester-
day at three o'clock the first expedi-
ton to Manila left this port The
three ships, City of Pekin, City of sgd
ney and Australia, compose the fleet
and carried away the first United
States troops ever sent with hostile
purpose to the old world. In this ex-
petition are 1900 men and officers, and
it is believed that they give Admiral
Dewey a sufficient force so that he can
take Manila and thoroughly police the
place. The Australia will be the flag
ship. Col. Anderson and his staff are
aboard of her
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-02
HoW,s ThIs?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by Halls CatarTh Cure.
F. j. Cheney & Co, Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known f. j.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac-
tions and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
ledo, o.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, D.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system Price Toe per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-02

permitting the escape of Cervera
would be much larger than the entire
Spanish naval force now in Spanish
waters capable of crossing the At
lantic.
Cabinet Officials JubIIant
Members of the cabinet are exultant
over yesterdays news and although
they are not willing to make public the
source of their information, they re-
gard it as perfectly trustworthy. They
are not willing to state the exact posi-
tion of Simpsons feet. but do say that
it is acting in concert with Schley and
can come to his relief at any time
should the situation require it
VIII Try the Starving Process.
The department. officials, accepting
the view that Cervera is in Santiago
harbor, are of the opinion that he is
likely to remain there for long time
weeks and months, perhaps. A study
of the defenses of the harbor and top
ographical features has convinced the
experts that to undertake to carry the
place by storm from the sea, and to
attack the fleet while it is under the
protection of the forts would involve
so great loss of life on our own part
as to be entirely unwarranted under
the existing conditions. The har Dor
is known to be mined, and these mines
are SO we'll protected by judiciously
placed shore batteries that the usual
methods of countermining could be
practiced only with the utmost peril
to the sailors of our fleet.
No Unnecessary Risk VIII BE Run.
Moro castle, one of the principal de-
lenses of the harbor. is perched upon
a very high elevation. Its guns, if
served with anything like fair gun
merry, could rain a most destructive
fire upon our ships, and not even the
battleships and monitors are designed
to resist a plunging fire of this kind.
On the other hand, il is extremely
difficult for guns mounted Oh ship.
board to be sufficiently elevated &c
throw projectiles with any effect
against a modern fortificat;on on ar
elevated bluff or hill. That is the
lesson learned at San Juan, and the
fleet there had the advantage of being
able to lie off at long range, which i
will not possess in the attack on Gan
tiago.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-02
CERyERA IN A TRAP.
Spanish Fleet in Santiago Harbor
Unable to Get Out.
Commodore Schiey Is at the Entrance and
Will Prevent Eseape-Can he Easily
Kept a Prisoner and Starved
into Surrender.

MADRID, May ga dispatch from
Havana says the American warships
are concen trating before Guantanamo
and other ports near Santiago de
Cuba, as well as the latter port, which
seems to indicate that the squadrons
are preparing to attack Admiral Ger
vera. The anxiety increases daily,
but the public is disposed to continue
the resistance to the utmost.
LONDON, May 26.-The Madrid CORE
spondent of the Daily Mail says:
Ofhcial kilograms from Cuba confirm the re-
port that Rear Admiral Sampson and Commo-
dore Schley. with the combined squadrons. are
now in front of Santiago de Cuba. blockading
Admiral Cervera. Ministers consider that
Santiago possesses sufficient defense to render
null and void any aggressive action the enemy
may take The position of the American squad
ron will cause the government to take imme-
date action, though it is unknown yet what
form this action will take.
Relief from Spafn Not Appreh ended.
WASHINGTON, May 26.-If Cervera is
at bay, the officials here feel not the
slightest apprehension of any relief
coming to him from the outside in the
shape of another Spanish squadron
from CadiZ. The reason for this belief
is their unquestioned ability to hold
Cervera in check with only few YES
sells perhaps a couple of monitors and
torpedo boats-thus leaving the re-
mainder of the big armored fleet and a
great mum Der of unarmored but serv-
iceable war craft to take care of any
reinforcements that might attempt to
come from Spain to Cervera's aid The
force that could be spared for this
service without endangering the in
tegrity of the blockade at Havana or
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-02
A sash. Door and Blind Trust.

MILWAUKEE. May ga special te
the Herald from Oshkosh says there is
a plan on foot, which. if carried out
will cause q revolution in the sash
door and blind industry of the coun
try. e. 81. Munson. of Bay Mills
Mich, formulated the plan by viii oh
the sash, door and blind factories OF
various places are to be purchased and
controlled by an English syndicate.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-02
Apportionment by States.


County Treasurer Beaten and Robbed.
MADEIRA, Cal, May o6.-County
Treasurer Krohn was terribly beaten
by robbers at 1890 o'clock this morn
ing and the strong box of the county
rifed of its contents by the robbers.
The treasurer was found in an uncon.
scious condition in his Office shortly
after midnight. He had been beaten
about the face with a billy" or sand.
bag, but was not fatally wounded.
The booty secured was probably only
a few hundred dollars. since most OF
the taxes were turned over TO the
county officials on Nav /.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-02
narrowing Fish.

In Gambia a fish known technically
as the Protopterus, at the first prom
Use of the approaching dry season, be-
gins to burrow in the mud at the bot
tom of stream and hereinafter
spends weeks and perhaps months,
quite without water. until the rainy
season begins and once more moistens
and floods its sun-baked prison.-Cin-
cinnati ENQUIRER.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-02
Venezuela Ports Important.

WASHINGTON, May &c. The consular
reports give notice of the declaration
of neutrality by five countries, Russia,
Greece, Venezuela, the Netherlands
and Canada Particular Importance is
attached to the declaration by Vene.
zuela because her ports would be OF
great value to the Spanish as places
of refuge and as possible coal supplies
in the event that the declaration OF
neutrality was withheld.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-02
Promotion Asked for Lieut.. Rowan.

WASHINGTON, May &c. Gen. Miles
has recommended to Secretary Algel
that First Lieut. A. S. Rowan, of the
Nineteenth infantry, be promoted to
the rank of lieutenant colonel. This
Gen. Miles does as recognition of the
valuable services performed by Lieut.
Rowan in his recent perilous mission
to Cuba, when he secured valuab BILE in
formation for the United States gov
eminent
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-02
Eaulpping the kansas Boxs.

SAN FRANCISCO. May 26.-The gov
eminent quartermaster sent the TWEEN
tieth Kansas men $50 pairs Of shoes
all that are needed for the present
The uniforms will follow in a day Oh
two, and then this regiment will be a.
well equipped in this respect as any
other in the city.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-02
Our American Policy.

The policy of this country regarding for
.ign complications seems likely to remain
conservative The Monroe doctrine, accord
ing to the declaration of our leading politi-
clans, will be sustained, but patience and
prudence In official quarters will restrain the
.xuberance of public opinion. The wisest
md most prudent course for the rheumatic
md the malarious is to use Hostetter's Stom-
lch Bitters, which also cures kidney COM
plant and dyspepsia.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-02

At St Joseph, Mo-. A G. Roberts. q
locomotive engineer, sued the ST
Joseph & Grand Island railroad for
S4O,o damages. alleging that the
company blackiisted him and pre-
vented him securing employ ment
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-02
First Pension ,n rhts wa

CHICAGO. May 26.-The United States
pension agent here issued yesterday
the first pension voucher of the war
with Spain. It is for Mrs Elsie A.
Montfort. of Council Bluffs, Ia. moth
er of Seaman William T. Montfort,
who was a victim of the Maine ex-
plosion in Havana harbor February 10.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-02

y
cine, and have certainly been greatly
benefited by its use.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound has indeed been friend 10 me-
Il am now able to do my own work.
thanks to your wonderful medicine.
was as near death believe as could
be, so weak that my pulse scarcely beat
and my heart had almost given out
could not have stood it one week more
1 am sure. / never thought 1 would
be so grateful TO any medicine.
q shall use my influence with any
one suffering as I did, to have them
use Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound"
Every woman that is puzzled about
her condition should secure the sympa-
thetic advice of q woman who under
stands. Write to Mrs. Pinkham at
Lynn, Mass. and tell her your ills
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-02
EnRcffUR.

Give a woman a book on chafng-dish
cookery If you want to make her believe that
there is no place like home.-Chicago Times
Herald.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-02

81 thought she was dream before mar
ried her." he said. "And nows' querieC
his friend. "Well, I am convinced tina
dreams go by contraries. brooklyn Life.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-02

| use Piso's Cure for Consumption both in
my family and practice.-Dr. G. W. Patter-
son, Inkster, Mich, Nov. 5, 1894.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-02
Last Cable TO BE Cut.

WA sHINGToN. May 26--It was ex-
peeted that the last cable connection
between Cuba and Madrid would be
cut yesterday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-02
Better.

He-Wealth will not buy happiness.
She-No, but it will purchase a coronet--
Up to Date.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-02

To Cure a Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Al
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-02

Time and court plaster heal all wounds
Chicago Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-02
@I DO MY OWN WORK"
So Says Mrs. Mary Rochiette OF
Linden, New Jersey, in tais
Letter to Mrs. Pinkham.

SCI was bothered with a flow which
would be quite annoying ct times. and
at others would almost stop
"I used prescriptions given me by my
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-02

physician, o.
same state
of affairs
continued
" After a
time / was
taken with
a flooding,
that / was
obliged to
my bed
Finally, in
despair, /
gave up my
tor, and b
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-02
PERSPECTIVE OF SANTIAGO DE CUBA.

13-Cubera.
14-Aguada river.
Is Point FortaleZa.
16-Point Blanca.
17-CaScOn river.
.S-CaimaneS river.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-06-02

Ca banitaS bay.
S-Cajuma bay.
9-RatoneS island.
10-Julian.
11-POint Yarey.
12-POint LIE Cruz.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-08-24
BOXING.

oscar Gardner, of Omaha, and Joe
Hopkins, OF New York, fought twenty
fast rounds before the Olympic Athletic
Club In Buffalo on Monday night,
Although there were a number Of po-
lice present, there was no interference
to the fight. This was contrary to the
expectations of many. Hopkins seemed
even in better condition than when he
fought Frank Erne and he set out to
make very strong fight.
Hopkins rushed the fight at flrst and
brought Gardner to the floor In the sixth
round. After the seventh round Hopkins
received some severe punishment and
was finally knocked down by Gardner.
In the last i've rounds both men were 60
tired that there was no chance for either
of them to secure q Knockout.
As Gardner outclassed his opponent In
the matter OF points clear through the
fight, the decision was awarded to him
IN the twentieth round by Referee Jack
Lynch.
In the last round Gardner cut Hop-
kins' eye wide open.
The management announced that
Erne and Lavigne would meet for the
lightweight championship on Septem-
her 10,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-08-24
aEIIAIRE
Ausouts Of Local NsWn ANA Gossip From
The GlAsS city.


AlIsolts Of Local NsWn ahh Gossip From
The GlAsS city.
DR.. r W. Muhleman. william Bolte,
f, ]. Mellott and others, who went to
Atlantic city ten days ago, returned
yesterday. Several Of them were in
New York last Saturday to witness the
naval display and all are Of one mind
as to the unbounded enthusiasm crea-
ted by the appearance OF our kings OF
the sea,
II there Is water enough Hope Com
mandery Of Knights Templar VIII 90 20
Pittsburgh on the Avalon in October
There viii be over nifty Of the members
OF this commandery in line for the COM
cIave this year, and It will be the first
time in It's history that It attended q
conclave as commandery.
The stanton Heater Company, In
which county treasurer Howard kirk Is
one OF the moving spirits, 50 becoming
quite an industry in this city. Since
Nav they have made and placed sixty
heaters the last one being in Medina
station, on the Cleveland, Lorain q
Wheeling railroad.
Hon, John ]. Ashenhurst, once Pro-
hIbitioh candidate for governor OF
Ohio, and now the publisher OF
the central organ OF that party at Col
urnbus, spent a day or two with rela-
lives on High Ridge this week.
Samuel Riley, one OF the Oldest resi-
dents OF this county, died yesterday at
his home in Mead township, aged eigh-
tV-seven years. He was an excellent
man, widely known.
misses Laura Holman and Hllda
Young have returned home from q
pleasant visit with Mrs. Wilbur Howell
at Grafton, Pa,
Mrs. Maggie Nixon and daughter, Of
Altoona, Pa. are the guests OF the
family Of Joseph Clemens on North Bel
mont street.
The Elks Of this city are making
great preparations for their outing at
Mozart park on the 9Th Of September
Mrs. o. II. Young and daughter Ed
ma, left yesterday for sistersville TO
spend a week with relatives.
Miss Alice Mitchell, Of New Mata-
morAs, Is the guest Of Miss Flora Rock,
IN the Fifth ward.
william schartf and Louis Runiniggi
will leave Tomorrow for Atlantic City
to spend ten days.
Robert Anderson went out to the
teachers institute, which Is being held
at that place.
Miss Lena Powers has returned home
from two weeks visit with relatives
In Pittsburgh.
D. A. Colbert and wife returned home
yesterday from ten days visit to At
lantlc City.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-08-24

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada
z. Hart, OF Groton, s. D.: was taken
with bad cold which settled on my
lungs; cough set in and finally terml-
mated in Consumption. Four Doctors
gave me up, saying could live but a
short time. / gave myself up to my
Savior, determined II could not stay
with my friends on earth, I would meet
my absent ones above. My husband was
advised to get DR.. Kings New Dlscov-
cry for Consumption, Coughs and Colds.
/ gave 1t a trial, took in oil eight bot
ties. II has cured me, and thank God 1
am saved and now well and healthy
woman" Trial bottles free at Logan
Drug Co.'s Drug Store. Regular size
5Oc and 81 90. Guaranteed or price re-
funded.