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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-08
If His Plans Are Realized.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 5.-If the care
fully prepared plans of w. z. Winner
be realized, Kansas City will have 2OG
miles Of interurban electric railroad
lines, radiating in four directions, with
in Is months from now. The Kansas
City-Leavenworth line is to be followed
by another road to st. Joseph, an ex-
tension from Leavenworth to Atchison,
the Kansas City, Lawrence & Topeka
road and still another to Olathe.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-08
Frances War on Catholic Clergy.

New York. Dec. 5.-The Paris CORE
spondent of the New York Tribune
says: Popular reaction against the &c.
clesiasticals' propaganda attacks upon
the republic has already been aroused.
The police raid upon the premises OF
the Assumption fathers by order OF NJ.
Waldeck-Rosseau, the premier, is EN-.
phatically Endorsed by the republican
press throughout the country, and is
hailed with enthusiasm by the entire
Voltairian element in France.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-08
The Cuban Census Completed.

Washington, Dec. Seen. Sanger
has made the important announcement
that the Cuban census has been COM
pleted. He is at present at Matanzas,
and the news of the end of the work is
contained in cablegram from that
place received by Secretary Root. The
dispatch shows that the census was
finished November 80. the exact date
fixed by the original order from Secre-
taEy Root His next work is census
of Porto Rico.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-08
Okaahoma sheriff Suspended.

Perry, Ok, Dec. 5.-The commits
sioners OF Pawnee county suspended
Sheriff John Rutter, who was indicted
for corruption in Office. and appointed
Calvin Hill, a.former rough rider, in his
place: The same grand jury that in
dicted Rutter indicted Matthew Will
Hams, the county attorney, but VIII
Hams was found not guilty.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-08
schIatter,s Latest Sensation.

Detroit, Mich, Dec. 5.-''Dr." Elmer
son. Schlatter's manager, visited Dicks
undertaking rooms yesterday and in
quired whether Mr.. Dick would I'M
dertake the ceremony of burying
Schlatter alive. Emerson claims that
Schlatter will consent to be buried
alive for a period of 10 days to prove
his possession of miraculous power.
The burial, he says. will take place as
soon as arrangements are completed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-08
For the Methodist University.

indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 5. The
Methodist college presidents discussed
the great American university at the
last session to-day. Bishop Hurst, in
charge of the movement, says all but a
small amount of the necessary SIS. 000,.
900 has been raised. The history build
ing is already up, at cost of 1925, 900,
and the bishop says it is now worth
500, 900 more than that. He expects
the institution to be assured within
wear
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-08
Charged with a Kansas Murder.

Fairplay, Mo-, Dec George and
Ed Smith were arrested in Cedar
county yesterday morning for the muir
der of Leopold Edlinger. of Bates
county, whose body was found about
three weeks ago in Mill creek, Kansas,
chained fast to powders in the bottom
of the stream
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-08
Big Masonic Celebration.

Washington. Dec. 5.-Arrangements
are about completed for the masonic
celebration OF the centennial of the
death of Worshipful George Washing
ton on December IA. The principal
ceremonies will be at Mount Vernon
and will include masonic rites at the
new tomb and an address at the man
sion by President Mckinley.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-08
Missouri and Kansas Members.

Washington, Dee. 5.-All of the Mis-
souri, and Kansas members were in
their seats when the house was called
to order. One of Representative Cur
tis's admirers had placed a large bunch
of yellow chrysanthemums on his desk
and some of the other Kansans received
flowers Representative Ridgley called
forth round of applause when he pre-
sented John C Bell of Colorado as the
populist candidate for speaker.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-08
BLACK EYE FOR THE TRUST.
United States Supreme Court Hands Down
Decision Adverse to the Combine
tion OF Pipe Manufacturers.

Washington, Dec. Sin the United
States supreme court to-day the Addy
stone pipe case was decided. This case
involved the constitutionality of the
combination of manufacturers to man
ufacture pipe which it was charged
was trust The decision was handed
down by Justice Peckham and was ad-
verse to the combination. 1t was,
therefore, in opposition to the trust.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-08
Recess Postmaster. 20 Be Confirmed.

Washington, Dec 5.-The nomina-
tions of a94 postmasters appointed by
the president during the recess of con-
gress will be submitted to the senate
for confirmation this week. These
constitute the entire list of recess ap.
pointees at presidential post Offices.
OF this number II are in Kansas and
six in Missouri
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-08
Spoke of Next Ye.r,. Czmpa,xn.

Galveston, Tex, Dee. 5.-W. J..
Bryan. who is here with Gov. Hogg on
an outing, spoke yesterday at some
length on next years campaign. Mr..
Bryan stated that the democrats will
make great gains next year among
large classes Of people.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-08
TIE HFTYigXTH CONGRESS
Opening of the First Session IN
Washington at Noon Tuesday
Attracted Great Crowds.
ROBERTS DID NOT TAKE THE OATH.
Taylor, of Ohio, Questioned the Right OF
the Pclygamist to Sit and q Committee
Will Look into His Case-The Senate
Session Was Brief and Both Houses
Adjourned Early.

Washington, Dec. 5.-The opening of
the Fifty-sixth congress at noon yester-
day attracted that widespread atten-
ton which always attaches to the an
nuaI Assem- bling of the national law
makers. There was added interest in
the event this year, for the many far
reaching questions awaiting consider
alton gave unusual Importance to the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-08
She Smiled at Another Man.

Perry, Ok, Dec. Sat a country
dance east of here W. E. Pulliam
knocked his wife down with his fist
and attempted to shoot her. He was
arrested and put in Jail Pullfam
claims that while he and his wife were
dancing in a set his wife smiled and
winked at a young man who was also
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-08
Chicago Live Stock.

Chicago, Dec Observation-Disclosures, 19, 500. mar
ket steady to IOc lower; butchers stock and cam
ners about steady; Stockers and feeders firm:
beeveS, SL-5a 100; cows. S3-O08 $50: heiferS,
S32s05.50; Gamers, 81 .ee $500: stockers and
feeders. S3-00a46S: Texas grass steers, SS-SS
G4.25; Texas fed beeveS, S4-I0G5-25; western.
81 0Oa5.25.
Hogs-Receipts. 5000: market generally So
higher; mixed and butchers, IS. so a4O71S: rood
to choice heavy, SS.S564.05: rough heavy. SS.70a
$50; light 81 IS "a oj: bulk of sales, s. 50 53 9S
Sheep-Receipts. 21.0O; market steady to .
shade lower; native wetherS. $40 14.70; west
ern wethers, Sal 4-50: lambs native, $1,000
$50; western, S5.O0GS5o
Chicago Grain aud Provisions
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-08
Sell Higher Than British Consols.

New York, Dec. St is a hattering
fact that United States bonds bearing
only two per cent. interest sold higher
than British consols that bear go per
cent. Our own two per cents sold last
week at 100, and that figure was bid
for them at the close on Saturday,
whereas on the same day British con-
soils sold in London a fraction under
1902
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-08
whore the FoolkfiIer Ia Na.aee.

New York, Dec. 5.-Already the ter
rible pace has begun to tell its story in
the six-day bicycle race at Madison
square garden. By daylight six men
three teams) has succumbed to the
nerSe-breal1ing spirit of the leaders.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-08
Big Surplus on Hand.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Dec. State
Treasurer Pitts statement for the
month of November shows the follow
ing: Balance on hand October 81, 81,
$50. 647. sos receipts during November
S266. S46 81; disbursements during No
vember, $3.50, 436. 81; balance on hand
November 80, s. ,S67, O5I SO.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-08
Fatal wreck Near salids, Col.

Denver, Col. Dec. "a rear-end col
Gsion occurred between two passen
ger trains on the Denver & Rio Grande
railroad this morning in which six per
sons were killed outright and several
others were severely injured.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-08
Chicago Cash Grain.

Chicago, Dec 4.-Wheat-Cash, No red.
5Xa67c; No. red. 6 G651fc; No. hard winter,
&c; No. hard winter. 5aG6lc; No. northern
spring, 65@G67kc: No northern spring. ga
671<c: No. 8 northern spring, 65G665lc-
Corn-Cash, No :. So14 GSO1Sc; No S. 2s1GzS
Oats-CaSh, No. . &c: No. 3, $40
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-08
MARKET REPORTS.
Kan... Citv Lirs stock.

Kansas City. Dec Catsle-Receipts. 6.94;
Alves. luz; shipped Saturday. 1. III cattle. 5i5
calves The marSet opened steady TO strong
and closed weak. The following representa-
tive SAFES:
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-08

Hogs-Receipbs since Saturday, 5.S27; shipped
Saturday, none. The market was steady 70
21fc higher, with exceptions sc up The fol-
LOWING are representative sales:
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-08
Kansas Civ Produe-.

u
Kansas City, Dec 4.-Eggs-StrIctly fresh.
Ice per doZ
Butter-Extra fancy separator. SO; drse8
&c; dairy fancy. 1So: store packet i5s. country
roll Is l16c: packing stock. 1915
Poultry-Hens. SC; ROSTERS, 5000; ducks
SIC: geese. So: turkeys. hens. &c; toms. 5I<es
pigeons. 0oc per doz
observation-disclosures si.592o1 per bUL Hub
bard squash. 30 950c per doz- Pumpkins. ga
SOC per doZ Turuips Is 1zsS per bu- Onions
55G6Sc per bu Cab bsge. home grown. 506s5o
per doz
Posatoes-Home grown. IS Ass per ba-: Kaw
valley. sacked. 3J643s per bu Swest e96osS
per bu-
Apples-ChoIce 70 fancy. 800 740l per bhls
fair 70 choice. s2OO0S-00 per Dbl. Sc 7sI-0J peF
bu-; culls and wind falls. = 04oc per bu
Game-Ducks. canvas back. sl-0J per doz;
mailard, fat 800. common. AGO l250 per doz;
teal fat g. q thin 81 80 6201 mixed sI25 -;
red heads S250; ploVer. Sl-o3: frogs. SSo0S2n "a
Rabbits. jack TSc0si.09 cottontAlls, s0&ss0
Squirrels, 60Gz5c
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 75c Per bt- Hickory
auts. SOC per b1.; shell barks, $50 Psr bG
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-08
ST Louis Cash Grain,

Ct Louis, Dee 4--Wheat-Cash, No. red
elevator. 69y<c; track. 70a70aSc; No. hard. sc
67Hc
Coru-Cash- No. 9, 2sS: track. sos
Oats-Cash, No. ?. "a; track. s4jfc; No
white, 26c-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-08

Sheep-ReceiptS since Saturday, S,59S; ship
ped Saturday, none The market was strong 10
l0c higher. The following are representative
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-08
Has MIethuen 4

London, Dec. 5.-The Evening News
says it learns that a cable dispatch was
received to-day from an officer of the
guards saying simply; ''In Kimber-
ley," which, it is added. may mean that
Gen. Methuen's vanguard has entered
Kim berlev
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-08
Dec l. lopenedI High'st Lowest Closing

Chicago Grain aud Provision.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-12-15

any member on the occasion Of his
death.
The Emmons County Record says
the proposed election to have been held
in that county to settle the contest over
the relocation of the county seat
seems to have been dropped by general
consent and that no election will he
held. This will leave the case against
Linton the same as ut the last term Of
court, and it will have to be tried.
A circular of the Washington coop
crate mining syndicate, for the devel-
opment Of Washington mines, reaches
the Tribune. The enterprise is an ex-
tensive M and several old time Bis
marckers and North Dakotans are in
terested. among them C. w. Thomp-
son, who is president. H. II. Day. sec
rotary, and Hon. johnson Nickeus one
Of the directors.
Editor Good of the Grangeville,
Idaho, Standard is in the city. His
brother, Walter Good, is detained
pending trial for an escape from the
penitentiary an. his brother is here to
look after him and do what he can
in the way of securing lenient con
sideration of his case. Good has
been i'll since confined here. His
case has not vet come up for trial in
The district court.
A Washington dispatch says: Con-
gresham Spalding has settled 1O7
North Dakota p%ostoffices since March 4.
Uncertainty still exists as to what
Major Hamilton will get in the way of
an appointment. Should the senators
feel compelled to turn him down. be-
cause of a legislative resolution in
favor of General Allen, Hamilton will
probably return home. for Congress-
maj Spalding, while put down for one
piece Of patronage in the house, may
not get u place big enough for Hamil-
ton.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-12-15
IaleSd0V.

Ed Hughes came in on the noon train
and went west.
There will he Il concert and dance
by the Bismarck band on New Years
night. Jan. I.
States Attorney l.. \. Simpson of
Dickinson was Il west bound passen-
ger on the noon train.
Charles KupitZ went south along his
stage line today to look after forth
coming Christmas business.
Mrs. J.. J. Conway returned on the
noon train from an extended visit in
Fargo and the twin cities. She "a
accompanied by Mrs. NJ. II. Conway of
Fargo who will visit IN the city for a
time.
Companies C and X Of the state
militia have sent in their reports and
made acquisitions for arms and equip
ment which have been shipped them.
Company G reports 35 enlisted men
and Company X SO.
District court was convened again
this morning and the condemnation
case Of the Bismarck. Fort BufOrd &
Washburn road VS.. Baumgart was
taken up and is occupying the atten-
ton of the court today.
General Miller: l have notice from
the commissioner Of pensions that the
pension Of Mrs. Emma II. Cotton Of
Braddock has been allowed from Dec.
8, 1894, giving her five years. back pen
sion at IS a month-nearly $500. The
pension was secured by me through
the adjutant generals office Of the
state.
Members of Pioneer Hose company
Of this city have perfected Il sick and
death benefit arrangement. which will
be Of service to the members in many
cases. The company has set aside
a sick benefit fund. and each year is
sues to each member in good standing
a certificate that may be cashed for
$50 with the treasurer of the com
pany in case of sickness. The certi-
ficates are cumulative, and a member
may secure S. for each year for which
he has q certificate in case of illness
or injury. The company also pays a
$25. 90 death benefit to the family of
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-12-15
Friday.

William Dwyer came in from the
east today.
Mrs. Mary J. Mclean has returned
from the coast Where she has been for
several months. Lieut.. Will Mclean
is at Kellogg, Idaho, where he will re-
main during the winter. He is feel
ing well and improving constantly.
The performance at the .Atlleneum
last night was lively and comprised
some novel features, and while there
is nothing to the play. there is inter-
woven enough speciality and bright
dialogue to make it laughable and in
teresting. Hi Price the plumber was
coed as II comedian and furnished
amusement galore. Among the spe-
c~ialties the violinist was the best.
The jury in the condemnation case
against Dudley ct al. yesterday after
noon brought in Il verdict assessing
the damages against the land through
which the road desires to have right
of way at $50 and fixing the value
OF the six acres Of land to be taken al
Sis. Il total verdict for the defendants
OF S222S. Today the case against JOY
is being tried and the jury has gone
ont to view the land to enable them tt
reach a determination of it's value an(
the amount oil damages.
DR.. III. r. Porter has received a let.
ter from Captain Braithwaite, which
said: l have gained in flesh. l fee
we'll but do not gain in strength. The
folks all like it here. l finished seed
ing my wheat, G5 acres. some of which
looks fine. am now digging my sec
ond crop of potatoes. 1 will dig my
sweet potatoes next week. I have III
acre of %rutabagas that will yield III.
100 bushels. I sowed them in Angus
after taking fifty bushels of Irish Pc
tatoes Off the same lot. have a cal
four weeks old that will weigh -;
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-12-15
Wednesday,.
General Hughes came in from til,
east on the noon train.

General Hughes came in from the
east on the moor train.
Major Thomas Richards came down
from Fort Berthold last night.
Secretary of State Falley came in
from the east on the noon train today.
Register and Mrs. A. c. McGillivray
are east, and will spend the holidays
in Illinois and Michigan.
The Indian commissioners announce
that the school at Fort Berthold will
be ready for occupancy Jan. 1.
Sheriff Carol of Wells county has
brought Michael Roster to the peniten-
tlary from New Rockford to serve a
sentence for grand larceny.
A number Of Indians came down
from Fort Berunold ON business. and
several of them made a trip to the pen
itentiary this afternoon to see the insti-
tuition.
J. ]. Jackman is in from the ranch
to spend part Of the winter. He says
the winter so far has been a fine II
for ranching-he has had to feed moth
ing up to the present time. and will
= Wy " vi " lOuS Ol ulV
that he will not have to feed.
The Fargo Forum pays this neat
compliment to Bishop Edsall: Bishop
Edsall is a thorough-going worker. He
visits his people frequently. and no
Episcopal point is too remote for him.
A gentleman easy of approach, genial
in manner and forceful in results.
North Dakota may consider itself for
tunate in having the bishop rs one Of
its energetic and untiring up-builders.
Saturday the Troop 4 boys assem-
bled at Dunseith on a special call ami
r%eorganiZed that cavalr;;; company.
After the discharges ihe:e were found
to he thirty-twO members. Three
more were elected. j. d. Eaton was
chosen captain, and the resignation Of
Lieutenant Makee rejected. A. F..
Hurst was electeu orderly sergeant,
and the non-coms. appointed. The
troops starts out well, and will be in
line at the next encampment.
Sporting men will no doubt be inter-
ested in an invention that Mrs. Nat
Campbell of Crookston has been en-
ployed to seure letters patent on. The
invention consists of an improvement
in decoy ducks and geese and what is
more interesting the inventor or in
v%entoress is a lady. With this device
a person can make his decOys walk,
flop their wings or make the call like
in all respects to. a living bird. The
lady claims that she first thought OF
this plan about n year ago when she
Joined her husband on a hunt and he
claimed that his lack Of luck was due
to the absence Of any decoys.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-12-15

pounds. l ann going to keep him un-
til he is eight weeks old. then sell him
for veal: they sell for for So cents per
pound live weight. That heats rails
ing cattle in North Dakota.
Dickinson Recorder: Louis A., old
est son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Il. j. Greene,
died on Tuesday morning at 1880
O'Clock, aged S years, 1 months ana Is
days. He was taken i'll with Group
on ,yunday. but had partially recovered
when he had a second attack Monday
night which medical skill could not
overcome. The funeral services We're
held Wednesday at 10 Il. m. at st,
Johns Episcopal church, Rev. Joss of
Bismarck officiating. and the burial
took place at the Dickinson cemetery.
1t has been nearly two weeks since
the child of Geo. Platter disappeared
from his fathers ranch on the Fort
Rice reservation, and as vet no trace
has been discovered. Every effort is
being made to find the child or learn
it's fate. The close search made of the
vicinity and the fact that the little
fellow was barely able to walk as well
rs the buggy tracks and the statement
OF his brother all seem to indicate thai
it is a case of kidnapping. What mo-
tive any one could have for committing
this crime is difficult to see. Platter
is Il man who is generally liked an(
has no known enemies. Although
fairly prosperous he is moi Il rich MAI
and no one could be likely to steal the
child with the expectation of getting {
ransom.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-12-15

the case of ID. NJ. Holmes. Mr.. Holmes
continues to improve daily and is now
out Of danger. The condition of Mr..
Andrews. who is at st. Luke'S hos
pital, is today reported as not so good.
He experienced a V sinking spell
during the night and great care and
constant attention is necessary. lie
seems to be gradually growing verse,
and tn" cnances for his recovery seem
to he growing smaller with every pass
ing twenty-four hours.
Harry Hart. who has for the past
two years supcrintended the Rowse
coal mine at Kenmare. fell down IN
air shaft. a distance Of Scventy-five
feet. The bottom of the shaft being
covered with eighteen inches of water
and mud WAS Ill that saved the mai
from instant death. AS it was, all his
ribs We're broken on the left side. his
left hand ana three fingers were broken
and he is supposed to he badly hurt i'll
ternally. His recovery is very doubt
ful. Mr.. Hart is one Of the best, and
most sliillful men ut his trade in tho
northwest.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-12-15
Monday.


Attorney Patterson went down to
st. Paul Saturday night.
Deputy Warden Kaufman Of the
p%enitentiary has returned from a trip
to st. Louis.
Rolf Sweet Of Minneapolis, a nephew
of Judge Fort, is visiting his uncle for
a few days in the city.
There are 10000 bushels Of wheat
in the new elevator Mt Wilton and its
capacity will soon be reached.
Tom Allshouse has been forced to
lay off his grading crew for a time,
as his horses were taken sick and had
to be taken home.
Mrs. Hepdley. formerly Miss Clara
Whitney, Il well known and popular
school teacher in the city, arrived on
the noon train to visit with Mrs. Lewis,
ell route to Idaho.
against JOY and Bentley, brought in
mer and sol in favor of the latter.
row morning.
Benjamin Van Sickle was arrested
at Bowden on complaint of Kidder
county officials charged with killing a
steer out of l.. S. Meyers herd and
selling the meat at Bowden. He was
held in $500 bonds.
States Attorney Allen returned to-
day from a trip to Fargo. He reports
Mayor Patterson improving. he having
left the hospital, and will start soon
for the south. Mrs. Patterson will
accompany him as far us Cleveland.
The reorganization Of the state
militia is well under way, following
the general order issued by Governor
Fancher and A%djutant General Miller.
SO far steps to reorganization have
been taken by the companies at Bis
marcl, Dickinson. Valley City, Fargo.
and Grafton. The plan of reorganiza-
tion appears to meet with favor.