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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-29

you will never reveal it until give you
permission. Will you promise this PSI
His three companions readily gave
their promise, and looked curiously
about them
Their guide stepped up to the rocky
wall and carefully pushed aside the
mass of moss and creepers, disclosing to
their wondering gaze the same aperture
from which he had issued the previous
night. Looking inside, they could see
that for several feet the rock overhead
was unbroken. forming an arch like a
doorway at the height of some seven or
eight feet, but the light which showed
beyond was apparently from above
Taylor led the way with his burden
after looping the creepers to one side to
prevent them from being torn away. A
few steps brought them beyond the arch
of rock, and simultaneous exclama-
ton of establishment broke from all the
men.
They found themselves standing at
the bottom of deep chasm in the solid
rock. On either side of them the walls
rose perpendicularly to the height OF
some so feet as smoothly as if chiseled
by human agency. Far above them a
narrow strip of blue sky wound like a
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-29

with a single movement, when the
racks are moved apart on their tracks
and the model" steps out.
After the readjustment of the racks
into their original positions sheets OF
paper, with one straight edge, which
is placed against the square face Of
the supporting frame, are placed one
across each row and the ends of the
points marked on it in pencil. This
process is repeated with each row. It
is evident that by placing these sheets
in their proper order on a level sur
face, such as a table, and joining the
several points upon the sheets by lines
of even sweep and cutting the sheets
through such lines a number of pat
terms are obtained of the body, or fig
ure, by the aid of which any-good ms
chanic at all familiar with the work
can readily construct a model which
will practically be fac-simile OF the
original. Such, at present, is the
highest type in the evolution of the
dressmalzer's tape measure.-Cincin-
natl Commercial Tribune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-29
BLACK SHEEP.

From their folded mates they wander Tar.
Their ways seem harsh and wild;
They follow the beck Of q baieful star,
Their paths are dream-beguiled~
get haply they sought but a wider range.
Some loftier meuHtain slope,
And little rocked of the country strange
Beyond the gates of hope.
And haply a bell with Turing call
Summoned their feet to tread
midst the cruel rocks where the deep pit
fall
And the lurking snare are spread.
Maybe, in spite Of their tameless days
OF outcast liberty.
They're sick at heart for the homely ways
Where their gathered brothers be.
And oft at night, when the plains fall dark
And the hills loom large and dim.
For the shepherds voice they mutely bark,
And their souls go out to him.
Meanwhile. BLACK sheepi black sheepi" we
cry,
Safe in the inner fold;
And maybe they hear, and wonder why,
And marvel, out in the cold.
Richard Burton, in Atlantic Monthly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-29
CHAPTER HOODWINKED.

The rest of the party now retired,
Avery and his daughter occupying one
tent and the three younger men the
other, while Dick Taylor loosened his
revolver in his belt, made sure that
each cartridge was in place, and then
took up his post in the dark shadow of
huge rock where no ray of light could
betray his presence to a watcher.
Soon not sound was to be heard but
the low murmur of his companions
voices as they discussed the situation,
then these died out, and a chorus of
shores testified to the soundness of
their slumber.
Hour afer hour passed until it was
fully midnight. Then the miner entered
the tent where his partner was sleeping
and laid his hand lightly on his shout
der.
In an instant the sleeper was wide
awake, and moment later the two
were outside.
"Hear nything?" asked Tarbox soft
~.
"No," replied the other, ''but some
how I feel uncomfortable. Inever had
this feeling yet but what there was sure
fight. Keep out of sight as much as you
can, Joe. didn't say much before the
rest, but I believe that scoundrel we
saw at Ladue's place would think moth
ing of shooting a man in the back if he
had any cause to do it. It's pity this
all happened. We might have all got as
much as we wanted before anyone
found out about it. Now there's no tell
ing what may happen"
Five minutes later he was asleep, and
Tarbox was standing sentry over the
silent camp.
It was nearly daybreak when he re-
plenished the fire, for the air grew very
chilly. Soon gray streak appeared in
the southeast, and as Tom came out of
his tent the sun was just rising over
the rolling Land over which they had
travelled the day before.
The rest of the party were soon
awake, and Taylor said at once:
81 believe we have not been seen yet,
but we must get out of sight before
breakfast. Joe, turn the horses loose
and start them off. The rest of US will
begin to pack in the stuff"
He grasped heavy package as he
spoke, and the others followed his ex-
ample. When they reached the face of
the cliff he paused and said, solemnly:
81 am going to show you wonderful
secret. All I want is your word that
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-29
Told of an Un1ucky Opal.

4 Topeka man lost small opal set
out or his ring and went to the Jeweler
to have it replaced. Returning home
he found the old set and, putting it in
his mouth for safe keeping, hurried
back to the jewelers. to have that set
used instead of the new opal. Rushing
into the store he said: Say, I've
found the old set, so don't use that new
one. He attempted to remove the
stone from, his mouth, gave gulp,
looked sheepish, and said: Il guess
you'll have to use the new stone"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-29

watcher drew near, but as the latter
crouched behind a rock he suddenly
uttered a savage oath.
"Sold! Curse him! He must have
been on to mel"
For there before him stood the man
he had parted with on the trail, while a
fifth man was shaking hands heartily
with one Of the party, his joyous shout
of ''Avery!" being plainly distinguish
able.
For a few moments Hank Bowers
watched the preparations for camping,
then, apparently satisfied that the par
ty was settled for the night, he stole
noiselessly away, his evil face lighted
up with a look of triumph.
ITO BE CONTINUED
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-29
SART0RfAL TRIUMPH.
Accurate Measurements for Tai
l0r-Made Gowns.

The vogue Of the tailor-made and its
perfect fit, to obtain which enormous
prices are paid TO expert tailors for
cutting and fitting, has induced an in
genious sartorial artist OF New York
to devise a measuring machine, which
takes what is nothing less than q
model of a woman's figure. It consists,
as shown, of numerous spring-adjust-
ed points, arranged in vertical and
horizontal rows and supported on two
movable racks. The woman to be
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-29

plenty o dry ter be had! You stay here
and don't move till git back!"
Without another word he strobe OF
in the direction of the smoke, which
seemed to be beyond heavily wooded
hill not more than a mile away. At the
right of the hill stood ragged rock
like a sentinel on duty, and toward this
he bent his steps. He was not long
reaching it and from it's shelter he
peered cautiously around the outer cor
ner.
A party OF men were unsaddling their
horses near the foot of a high cliff, and,
as he looked. he distinctly saw a woman
among them. The twilight was deepen
ing fast, and he could not distinguish
any features, but he muttered aloud:
eff that don't beat ALL don't un-
derstand it nohow. must know who
they be. an what they're afterl"
With stealthy steps he drew near the
party, sheltering himself easily behind
the powders as he proceeded. Soon he
was near enough to be certain that the
men were strangers to him, and he
watched the thick smoke with curiosi-
ty. He did not see Joe Tarbox, for the
latter had disappeared before the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-29

measured steps between these two
racks, and then, by means of a spring
attachment, each point is allowed to
move slightly forward until it just
touches the body, as shown in the il
lustration. The points thus assume the
shape of the body's contour. After
satisfactory adjustment of the points
they are locked in position. each TOW
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-29
An Assured Fact.

Mr. Mover-Ouchi Wowi B1ankety
blank the blankety blank
Mrs. Mover -Gndignantly)-My IA
Their never swore in my presence in his
life.
Mr.. Mover las indignant)-Then your
father never burned his hand on a red
hot iron in your presence in his life
Judge.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-29
a Choice Article.

Sailor-Want to buy parrot, lady?
Lady-Does he swear?
Sailor-No; dis one don't-but if yer
want ter pay two dollars more I kin
get yer very choice article wot curses
beautifuilyi-Puck.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-29
Domestic Economy.

Mrs. Mu1ligan-The grocer charged
me 80 cints q pound fer this mate.
Mulligan-Bedadl an thot's too high.
A mon wud how to ate half a dozen
pounds in order to git his moneys
worth.-Judge.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-29
Reuare OF orerfeedinE.

When cows milk is fed to babies
with enfeebled digestion il must Be
largely diluted with warm water. Over
feeding is the frequent cause Of iEfan-
tile dyspepsia.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-29
In Practice.

Yeast-Did you ever. take any of
those mud baths?
rimsonbeak-Well, ran for Office
once.-Yonkers Statesman.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-28
w. J. BRYAN
Talking Through the West.

DENVER, Aug. 2S-W. J. Bryan
spent yesterday at Pine Grove, Platte
Canon. with his family, and returned
to Denver last night. He left this
morning for California. He was given
cordial reception here.
CHEYENNE, Aug. 2S.-W. J. Bryan
arrived here today. He made speech
to the attending crowd, and said the
republicans were burying silver again
but they must do it in 1900 to keep it
down. He told the people that the
wool trust would get all the wooden
mills and then be the one buyer for
Wyoming wool, when look out for
prices.
Mr.. Bryan was accompanied through
the state by the democratic state
chairman and the Wyoming national
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-28
MT. SINAI LON6RE6ATION.
Bid For Seats In the New TEMPLE
congregation Authorizes Final
Payment For the Temple.

The members of Mt. Sinai congre-
CATION held meeting at four O'Clock
yesterday afternoon in the new temple
to discuss various business matters
relative to the building of the ten pie.
and to auction off the seats.
President Krakauer of the board of
trustees, called the meeting to order,
and then the auctioneering of the
seats began under the direction of B.
Blumenthai and B. Fattman, the COM
mittee appointed for the purpose.
The bidding was active and a large
sum was realized from the sale of the
seats.
When the ground was bought for the
site for the temple the architect was
ordered by the board of trustees to be-
gin the erection of the temple, al
though the money had not all been
raised, and at yesterdays meeting the
congregation authorized the final pay
ment on the temple, which cost in the
neigh borhOod of $1,000.
The dedicatory exercises will be held
next Sunday afternoon.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-28
A PREACHER
Tells How 1t Ought To Be

SAN FRANCISCO. Calf, Aug. 2S.-
Rev. Peter MacQueen, pastor of the
Day Street Congregational church Of
Boston, who recently returned from
the Philippines on the transport
Sherman, gave out startling story
this morning on the Luzon campaign.
In part he said:
81 was with the expedition nearly
six months, most of the time on the
firing Incl had exceptional opportuni-
ties for obtaining information. Otis
should not be military and civil gov
ernor at the same time. He is not COM
petent to hold the dual position. Prac-
t1cally the entire army is agreed on
this. Otis is continually callin general
Lawton back. The rebels were practi-
cally hemmed in on March % at Malo-
los when he prevented Lawton from
acting. Aguinaldo is great strate-
gist and tactician. Japanese and Con-
necticut firms are supplying the insur
gents with arms and ammunitions of
war. This is q well-known fact.
1.-THE bribery Of the custom house Of
night after the fight at Paranaque the
18th regiment of regulars stsmpeded,
thinking that the Bolo men were upon
them. Five hundred men leap
ed to their feet with un-
earthly yells, leaving their
rifles behind. They ran two
miles to the camp of the 14th infantry,
that regiment in the confusion. Fifty
seasoned soldiers could have massacred
these two regiments that awful night"
MacQueen will start to Washington
tonight.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-28
EXPERTS
Testify In Favor OF Dreyfus.

RENNES. Aug. 28.-The first session
court martial opened at the usual hour
this morning. Today's session was
given over to hand writing experts,
two of whom testified that Dreyfus did
not write the bordereau but that the
author of this document was Esterha-
zy.
The experts seem to be deserting
Bertillon as they would q sinking ship.
At the opening session, M. aJaval,
whose testimony was not concluded
when the court adjourned Saturday,
resumed his place on the stand and
concluded his blackboard demonstra-
tion against Bertillon's deductions.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-28
MAD FOLLY

To Look for Loyalty Among Natives
At This Time.
WASHINGTON, Aug 2S.-News from
the Philippines showing the treachery
OF native who had been trusted and
placed in prominent positions by the
Americans has not occasioned any sur
prise at the war department.
Recent developments have convinced
the officials that it is mad folly to look
for loyalty among the natives at this
time. Secretary Root is positive that
the experiment of installing native
officials could not be successful one
until better assurances shall have been
made that peace will be restored.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-28
JOHN CLEMMONS ARRESTED.
A Warrant For Him Charges Incest
and Rape.

John Clemmons, the well known coll
ored orator and agits tor, was arrested
yesterday on q charge of very serious
nature.
A complaint sworn out against him
by Joe Holland alleges that Clemmons
is guilty of incest and rape. The war
rant was issued from Justice Speucer.s
court and served by Constable Ten
Eyck, who had no difficulty in arresting
Clemmons and taking him to Jail, where
he spent last night.
Clemmops's alleged victim is little
black negress, not above fourteen years
of age, ana his step child. She was
sent away from the city some months
ago and then the facts leaked out.
Her cousin, Joe Holland. after investi-
eating, swore out warrant against
Clemmons.
Clemmons stoutly denies the CT arge,
asserting that his son is the guilty
party. On the other band the son pro-
tests his innocence and lays it to the.
father.
John Clemmons has retained Turney-
and Burgess to defend him against the
ugly charge. The lawyers and the,
prisoners wife were at the Jail to see
him this morning.
An officer told reporter this morn
ing that he did not believe there was
anything in the charge against Glenn
mons.
Clemmons will not likely be admit
ted to bail and will get hearing be-
fore Justice Spencer within q few days.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-28

row will be among the hottest contests
in the history of the commonwealth.
Nearly all of the delegates are here to-
DAY indulging in the preliminary
skirmishes.
The Mclean leaders claim enough
votes to nominate on first or second
ballot, while the Kilbourne followers
express equal confidence in the ability
OF their man to win out.
A full state ticket is to be nominated
and owing to the large number OF
delegates and the amount of business
to be transacted it is not expected that
the nominations will be reached before
Wednesday.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-28
INTENSE
SUFFERING
Will Have To Be Borne By
The Poor Porto
Ricans
UNTIL THE new CROPS
Can Be Grown, and Millions
Will Be Required To
Save Their
Lives.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2S.-The war
department gave out the following this
morning:
San Juan de Porto Rico, Aug. 26.-
Adjutant General, Westinghouse
hope the relief supplies will be confined
to foods, medicines and clothing, as
heretofore specified. The most press
ing need is food, and the aggregate
cost of all that will be required to
bridge over the period until a new
supply of fruits and vegetables is grown
will be an enormous sum, perhaps
reaching one and half million dollars.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-28
In Pittsburg Over The Return
Of The Famous Fight
ing Tenth.
PRESIDENT M'KINLEY'
Together With Three Gov
ernors, General Merritt,
And 100000 People
Welcomed Them.

>PITTsBURG, Aug. 2S.-The fighting
Tenth, the only regiment from the
Atlantic coast sent to the Philippines,
returned today, and was welcomed
home by president Mckinley, three
governors, General Merritt and
hundred thousand lesser citizens.
President Mckinley revlewed the
parade and made an address at the
music pavilion.
sword was presented to Col.
BAnett and sumptuous dinner served
the soldiers at the park.
Never was such enthusiasm shown
before in Pennsylvania
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-28
1.-THE ORIGINAL BLACK JACK"
Visited by His Brother Berry,
Wealthy StOCkman.

Berry Ketchum, prominent cattle
man of San Angelo, Tex, left for his
bone today over the T. P.
He returned from Santa Fe this
morning where he went to see his
brother, the noted desperate and the
original Black Jack. Tom Ketchum,
who is now confined in the Jail there,
charged with train robbery.
Ketchum tried to hold up the train
alone at Folsom. N, M, about ten days
ago and was shot in the arm by the
conductor.
Berry Ketchum says that the wound
will likely prove fatal as blood poison
ing has already set in snd the doctors
have little hope of his recOyerY.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-28
AT CONEY ISLAND
The Jeffries- -Sharkey Fight Will
Take Place.

NEW YORK, Aug. 2S.-The Jeffries-
Sharkey fight for the worlds cham
pionship in the latter part of October,
will take place at the Coney Island
Athletic club.
This was learned from those most
interested in the contest today.
More money can be made at this
club, and VIM. A. Brady for Jeffries
and Tom O'Rourke for Sbarkey have
agreed to fight there.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-28
BACKFROM MEXICO
The Chicago Invitation Committee
On the Way Highly
pleased With the Results Of
Their Trip.-Extreme COrdidlity
Shown Them.-The Invitation
Will Be Considered BY Congress
Next Month.

The invitation committee sent from
Chicago two weeks ago to invite Pres
ikent Diaz to attend the laying of the
corner stone of the new federal build
ing at Chicago returned last evening
in their private car, highly pleased
with the result of their trip.
The gentlemen comprising the invi-
tatiOn cOmmiJtee are:
Chas. U. Gordon, chairman: Walter
G.. Hately, VIM. D. Washburn, Josiah
Stiles. Edwin F. Getchell, John Ward
Amberg, and VIM. B. Roberts.
The committee was accompanied by
Mrs. G. o. Gordon, Miss Pate, Mics
Stiles. DR.. Brown F. Swift and Gordon
Hstely.
The party arrived there on Friday
evening and were received by the
American embassy. They expected
some show of cordiality but we're en-
tirely unprepared for the amount of
hospitality shown them.
AT IL O'Clock on Saturday, the Ame-
rican ambassador called upon
them and told them that President
Diaz would receive them at 8 O'Clock
that afternoon. Shortly before clock,
the ambassador called and escorted the
entire committee to the presidents
palace.
They were received privately by
President DiaZ, who treated them in q
very cordial manner. The committee
seems to think there is no doubt of the
president accepting the invitation. The
only objection will be some political
raised by his cabinet or congress.
While there. many receptions were
given in their honor, and they went
to Guadalsiara in the presidents pri-
vate scar.
Chas U. Gordon, chairman of the
committee, says that the party visited
the Mexican military school and he
thinks from what he saw of it that it is
equally as fine as West Point. The
naval school is not quite up to the
times.
The Mexican congress meets on
September 16, and after the general
routine of opening, the first question
to be brought up will be the invita-
tion of President Diaz to the United
States, which will likely be consider
ed on the day after. September II.
The entire party enjoyed the trip i'm
mensely and were delighted at the
hospitality shown them everywhere.
If the invitation is accepted. word
will be sent the Mexican ambassador
at Washington, who will communicate
it to the Chicago committee. On re-
ceiving this, the committee will
proceed by special train to the City of
Mexico, and escort the president in a
body. just who the president will
bring with him has not been ascertain
ed as yet, but his party will un-
dou btedly be q large one.
Receptions will be held all along the
route The president will undou btedly
receive the greatest reception ever
given to any foreign representative.
In view of the fact that President
Diaz Is to pass through Ell Paso, the
citizens should lose no time in prepar-
ing to meet him.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-28
CANADIAN FAIR
Opened With Brilliant Ceremo-
nieS.

TORONTO, Ont, Aug. 2S.-The an
nusl Canadian Fair was opened today
with brilliant ceremonies in the pres
ence of Thousand of visitors from many
parts of the Dominion.
The exhibition this year surpasses
all of the previous fairs in the number
and comprehensive scope of the ex-
hibits.
The exhibition will continue two
weeks
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-28
KILLED HIS MOTHER
Thought of Burglars and Shot
Hastily.

OTTAWA, Ontario. Aug. 2S,-Csrl
Simmons, living in this county, &C.
cideutally shot and instantly killed his
mother early this morning.
Mrs. Simmons got up at 3 O'Clock
and left the house. Her son, awakened
by her return, thought burglars were
trying to gain an entrance and fired q
pistol through the door.
The ball lodged in his moth er's
heart
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-28
LABOR DAY.
Arrangements About Completed
For the Celebration.


Labor Day this year falls on Mon
day, September 4th, and arrangements
have been completed for celebrating it
in this city on q larger scale than
ever before attempted
Never before have the labor organi-
cations been in such good shape and
there are more of them with increased
membership.
There are but few idle people in the
city and all will feel like taking day
off.
The parade will move at two O'Clock
from the old city hall under the
marshalship of Frank Harmeen.
A S. j. Eylar will be the speaker of
the day.
The High School cadets have decid-
ed to take part in the parade.
There will b. a meeting of the eX-
ecutive committee at the court house
this evening to arrange program for
the celebration.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-28
PAS0 TEXAS. MONDAY, AUGUST 28 1899.


fairly based and legitimately manag-
ed.
"Viewing the work of the law max
ers and the courts one cannot but ( eel
some alarm at the drift of both. Will }
realizing that the action of many of
law are such as to demand as to them
that halt should be called and their
aggressive advances cease, even if their
career.
"The fear is that we may 20 to ex-
tremes and that in wiping out the in
iquitous trust we may destroy the le-
gitimate corporation.