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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-24
FATAL EXPLOSION
IN A COAL MINE.
Seventy Men EntOmbed and 1t is
Feared That Many Are Dead.
Three Bodies Recovered.

shaft were knocked down and scr'ously
injured. All escaped. however. bu' boy
named Solomon. who had an ugly cut
across the throat. The mine is oreratcd
by a shaft and there is no other way az
escape for the entombed miners. The
work OF rescue Is being pushed vigor-
ously. There is intenre excitement
about the mine and the walls OF the
wives. mothers and children who SUR
round the mouth OF the pit is friehtful
20 hear The seven men who escaped
were sent 10 the Connellsviile hospital
Thev were badly burned. No names
were obtalnable.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-24
NEGRO MURDERER SHOT.
Chick Davis Tried to XIII Ills Pursusrs, but HIS Gun
M,stlrei.

Wilmont, Ark, July 24.-Chick Davis,
the negro murderer Of viii G.Nen, a
respected farmer. was lynched here
early today. He was overtaken in a
cornf,eld. He snapped both barrels of
his gun at the pursuing party and was
then fired upon by them AMI killed in
stantly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-24
SEEKS DAMAGES FOR ASSAULT.
Annie Brady Claims She Was Beaten by Conley
and Seeks $1,000 Damages.

Annie Brady has sued Coleman Con-
ley TO recover $1,000 for alleged assault
The plaintiff claims that while she was
conducting herself in a peaceful man
defendant beat her over the head.
shoulder and arms He also pushed her
against door. she claims and threat
ened to kill her. The result OF the
blows was, she asserts, fit OF sickness.
and the loss for time OF her mental
facult pS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-24
Twelve Buildings Burned.

Scranton. Pa. July 24.-Twelve build
ings principally business places were
burned at Forest City. six miles north
of Carbondale today causing loss of
about $60, 1000, partly covered by the in
surance. The heaviest sufferer is Il. G.
Manzera who owned seven of the
burned buildings.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-24
Authorities Are Pleased.

IL is understood that the authorities
are rather pleased because or tr.
Burns's open announcement. Sucn
move on the part OF the cottagers would
relieve mem of good deal OF respon-
sibllity. 1t is not because they "ant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-24
DEWEY ACCEPTS


New York. July 24.--Mayor VanWyck
from Admiral Dewey:
Trieste. July "a, 1899.
To Mayor VanWyck, New York.
Letters received and invitation ac-
cepted. Expect to arrive about October
/. Will cable definitely from Gibraltar.
Have written.
(Signed) Dewey.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-24
Three X led b. lIphnnp.

Berlin. July 24.-During n thunder
storm yesterday 40 persons who were
leaning against a wire railing at the
Chariottenburg cycle track were struck
by lightning. Three were killed and ~
were severely injured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-24
Yellow Fever Patient Discharged.

New York. July 24.-Oscar +. Lack
eye, the yellow fever patient. was dis
charged from quarantine today. Ac-
companied by his brother-in-law, Mr..
Abel, he went to Baltimore.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-24
The Epworlh League.

Indianapolis Ind. July 24.-The board
OF control of the Epworth League met
today 10 hear reports and consider
matters pertaining to the league.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1899-04-01

%t;pneSy 4 Savage are giving their Gus
TONERS the best heating stove in the
market. 1t is the Cole Alright Heater
the most economical wood or coal stove
TOR l,rilge 4 Reach Misunderstanding Cos.
st. Lnhis. Steel stoves and ranges. Adj
dress Genesy X savage. Sierra ST., oppo-
site !Iym.rs' Livery Stables, Reno. =
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1899-04-01

nm Our Bar is equipped with high grade
INK Liquors, Wines and Brandies. The
DHtj celebrated Anheuser-Bush Beer sc.
per glass; the famous Budweiser at
26c. per bottle, especially adapted for
family use and the highest grade OF Cigars
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-28
CHAPTER XIV.

1t was one o'clock when the detective
reached home. He started upstairs to
his room, but, noticing light under the
closed door of the library, he went in
and found his mother bowed before the
fire.
why, mother!" he said, chidingly, as
she rose to meet him. This will never
do! You must not sit up for me again
And as he took her face in his hands and
kissed her, he added: you have been
crying. I declare shall simply give up
my night work. / will not cause you
such uneasiress. You were afraid some
thing had happened to me-"
NO, Minard." she said. 1T was
something else. Really have not wor-
hand. have been sitting here praying
for your success. Tonight after din
ner I came here and sat down to read.
About nine O'Clock l fell asleep. At
IL | was awakened by a ring at the
door. It was Miss Huntington. She
was alone, and implored me to let her
talk to me. She came in and sat down
by me, and tod me all about her great
trouble. Then she begged me to let
her wait here till you came home, so
that she might know if you had found
out any thing since she heard from you.
She has just left, I persuaded her to go
back. She is such sweet young lady.
She put her head in my lap and when
she began to cry I couldn't help doing
so to save my life. Minard, she re-
minds me SO much OF your sister. II
Lucy had lived, and Jack had been like
Mr.. G;e1ow is, it would have been the
same with her. Oh, son, have op-
posed your dangerous career all along,
but somehow tonight, since I have
talked with her. feel as mothers must
feel when they send their sons off to
battle. I am so thankful that God has
given me a boy who can do so much
good and save others so much pair. Is
there single bit of hope for .r?"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-28
An Inapt Quotation.

Mr.. Russell, in his COLLECTIONS and
Recollections." tells this story of an
inappropriate quotation: The leading
citizen of seaside town erected some
iron benches on the sea front, and,
with a view to combine the commend
ration of his own beneficence with the
giving profitable turn to the thoughts
of the public, inscribed on the backs:
These seats were presented to the
town of Singleton by Joseph Bug
gins. Esq, j. P. for this borough
The sea is his and he made it st.
Louis GiObe-Democrat
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-28
a RURAL OPINION.


The poets that are sngin' of the harvest
rich an sweet"
Never worked at fodder-puiiin,' shuckin'
corn or threshin' wheat;
The distance sorter dazzles, but fellers
fancy fails
When he's put to pickin' cotton. haulin'
hay or splittin' rails.
III the cities they are singin' of "the music
in the dells''-
The everlastin ringin' of the pesky cattle
bells;
But they'd sorter change the meter-with
their hands as soft as silk
If you made 'em drive the cattle home an
give sem cows milk!
They make you tired talkin' bout "the
noble sons of toll
The horny handed heroes that are till
in of the soil:
But it sets me down to thinkin': If that
iabor-lovin' crowd
Had hands one-half as horny, would they
blow their horns SO loud?
It's distance makes 'em do It; they write
by city rule:
They praise a Texas pony, make an an
gel of a mule!
But tell you, Teller citizens. 'twould make
'em change their style
If everswe could run 'em down an plow
EN- all awhilei
F. L. Stanton. in Atlanta Constitution.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-28
sman Ttes An Demand.

''The use of smaller tires says an
Englishman, "tlueatens TO become
great on the race path in England next
season, and theS fashion set by the,
French cracks of using one-inch tires
promises TO be copied to a large ex-
tent by English riders, who will, no
doubt, find that for the best cement
tracks an inch tire should prove an adj
vantage. The smaller the contact.area
with the track the faster the tire must
be, especially if very light fabric. With
smaller tires and 26-inch wheels, next
seasons racing and records Will be in
teresting studies. and I have no doubt
that some of the lighter and ;szn4ller
pace followers viii try experiments
with 24-inch wheeiS-S
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-28
HIS Prize.

Commodore Chauncey. during the
war of 1872, commanded for a time the
fleet on Lake Ontario, and had the eN-
tremc III fortune of never during that
reriod exchanging a hostile shot with
the enemy. There were great many
uncharitable enough to blame the
commodore for this, believing that he
was rather anxious that this should
be the case. Some time after the war.
he was placed in charge of the navy
yard. and one day caught youngster
with basket, gathering chips. Walk
ing up to him he snatched the basket
and roughly ordered him to leave the
premises while he confscated the
basket for the owners presumption of
entering forbidden ground. The lit
tie fellow backed away until assured
that he was beyond danger. when he
called out: keep the basket if you
want. It's the only prize you ever
took!"-Detroit Free Press.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-28

added by BRAIDED trimmings. Brown,
navy blue, plum and bottle green are
the colors most in vogue-when plain
colors are used - but mixed suitings
will be employed in the building of the
most fashionable costumes.
If you have not yet made your bicy-
Gle suit choose some pretty mingled
goods for it. A dark red background
with irregular brown designs scattered
through it, or brown with red distrib-
uted in the same way makes a charm
ing costume. The skirt should be
about even with the shoe tops-some
have it little shorter-and trimmed
around the bottom with wide braid put
on plain or in decorative design. The
braid can match either the background
or the figures.
Have a waist of flannel, usually the
color of the design in the goods, and
a short Elton jacket of the goods itself
The revers are of flannel trimmed with
narrow braid.
High bicycle shoes and a jauptf Tam
O'Shanter complete the costume.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-28

Cotton Picker company and other COM
mercia1 enterprises in which he has
capital invested.
He has been prominent in national
guard affairs for a number of years,
holding several important commits
sions,, and, at the request of the state
authorities, assisted in recognizing
the present national guard, contribut-
ing several companies to the Seven
teenth regiment, Pennsylvania, of
which he was elected lieutenant COL
cnel. He has recently been appointed
to Gov. Stones staff.
As wheelman Mr.. keenan, has al
ways been enthusiastic. and has taken
Il prominent part in every movement
tending to protect the interests and
rights of the wheelmen of the country.
He has been four times honored by the
Pennsylvania division, L. a. W., with
the position of vice consul He occu-
pied the position of first vice president
of the L. y. w. in '98, and was elected to
the presidency at Providence, r. L, Feb
ruary 9, 1899.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-28
The man continued to grumbIs, and

The man continued to grum bic, and
began to get his reins ready.
Get in; get iE!" said Bantinni TO
GieIoN, and when the artist had obeyed
he leaned into tie carriage and said !:
You are sleepy. There, that's right;
lean back and sleep. Sleepi sleep."
Hes all right now. and We'll have no
more trouble" the count said, in a con-
ciiiatory tone. to the driver.
Did he go through it all right
asked the man. with foreign accent.
Beautifully, beautifully, and we
would have been here before this, but
just after he made the confession lost
control of him for moment and he
got at a decanter of brandy and drank
about pint of it, i cannot do thing
with a subject under the influence of
spirits. But I got him away before it
was too late. We are safe. His sudden
flight and confession will place us be-
yond suspicion"
The servant may never admit to the
police that his master confessed" said
the other, distrustfully.
In that event shall testify that the
confession was made in my presence;
then Henri will be obliged to swear tc
what look place or run the risk of be-
ing convicted of perjury"
sAh. true!" answered the man; ''un-
less you become afraid to face the
music. as they say in this country"
The count laughed as he climbed into
the carriage.
We must hurry now he said. when
you know what my next move is, you
will say that no human being on earth
could implicate me-"
'-All right" came from the drivers
seat in a more satisfied tone. II am
trusting it to you
As Bantinni sat down by Gielow, the
latter stirred and muttered something
Sleep, sieep." commanded the
count. taking the limp hand of the
artist and stroking il with his own
there, that's right" And, as Gielow
leaned back in the corner again, the
carriage began to move The count took
out a cigarette, drew down the curtain,
struck a match, and began to smoke.
fro BE CONTINUED
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-28

yourself to the view of everybody in the
gaslight? You have not a moment to
spare The police and Hendricks are
on your track
NO. not moment to SPARE echoed
the artist in Hstless, dreamy tone, and
he stopped, leaned against the wall and
looked back towards the studio.
The count caught him roughly by
the arm and shook him violently.
81 tell you the murder has been dis
covered" he Kissed in the ear of the
artist.
.The murder?' repeated Gielow, ''the
murder, you say
Eyes, you remember killing Caruth-
ers.''
Yes, L suppose so. 1t seems TO me
and yet"
''Come on" burst from the lips of the
count. ''Come on, or you'll be arrested.
If you don't hurry I'll leave you"
Don't do that!" pleaded the artist,
in a gentle, submissive voice. And he
took the counts arm as they went down
the stairs. SIT seems to me that struck
him at the club. but can't remember"
"Come on" again interrupted the
count. 'sI'll explain it all when you get
to place of safety"
When they reached the street Gielow
Jagged behind again.
Where are you going?" he asked,
II am sleepy, and-and cold"
The count lost patience, and putting
a hand on each of Gielow's shoulders,
he turned him roughly to him.
Look me in the eyes," he COM
manded. mo, right in the eyes: There
now, you remember killing Caruthers!'
Eyes, the scoundrel," was the artists
slow reply. Yes, killed him.
Then come on, they are after you
A look of terror spread over Gielow's
sisage. He quickened his steps, and to-
gether they turned into a dark, I'M
frequented alley. Here two-horse car
riage stood in the shadow of a high
wall. A man wearing a SLOUGH hat,
and a long fur ulster, the wide collar
of which hid the back part of his head
and the lower half of. his face, stood
near the vehicle whipping his body with
his arms to keep warm.
s.Ahi" he exclaimed, and then an oath
broke from him.
SSH" Missed the count apoiogeticany.
IT know we were slow, but it couldn't
be avoided"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-28

3There is nothing new" Hendricks
| answered. -There is a bare chance that
something may turn up in the morn
ing. I shall do all / can
She followed him to the foot of the
stairs.
Don't let my fears kinder you,' she
said. as her old hands chung to his
arms. Il shall never be satisfied if you
don't do something for the poor girl.
She has won my heart completely
Her voice was husky with emotion,
and it touched him. He turned to the
hatrack to hang up his overcoat. but it
slipped from his fingers and the Bible
in one of the pockets drew it heavily to
the floor.
"What is that in your pocket Mrs.
Hendricks asked as he picked up the
ceat.
"Oh. forgot" he said. ut is my
Bible; put it away, please
"Your Bible?" she exclaimed, as she
took it into her hand. "Ah, that proves
me wrong again. I shall never allow
my intuition to make me issrongfully
suspect anyone again"
"What are you talking about, moth
er?" He reached up and raised the
flame of the gas jet over his head.
II am almost ashamed to confess it"
she answered, with touch of shame.
''You know nave so often told you that
did not trust your friend Kola."
Yes, yes" quickly.
"And you always seemed to feel it s }
much when referred TO it. Well, while
you were in Boston he called nearly
every day TO ask when you would re-
turn, and one day saw him examining
your Bible on the table where it lay in
the library. and after he had gone L
missed it. The girl had been busting the
room and said she had not seen it.
Minard, 1 actually suspected your
friend of taking it. L have intended to
mention the fact of its being lost. but
so much has happened of late that for
got it,
Hendricks stared at her perplexedly,
but there was too much 20 solve in d mo-
ment, so he kissed her and said:
ooh, Kala is ali right. he only wan ted
to play little harmless trick on me and
I.ampl>in, he returned it of his own ac-
cord tonight"
81 am glad I was wrong" said Mrs.
Hendricks, and he assembled the stairs
AMI went into his room
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-28
4 Boston Romance.

There stands in a. suburb. of Boston,
[. S. a house, the doors and win
dows of which are nailed up and
have not been opened for upward of
so years. The story is a sad one. The
house was built by a young man who
intended to take his bride home to it
His capital was not sufficient. and he
mortgaged the house as he built it,
purposing. as his means increased, 10
gradually pay off the sum borrowed.
The intended bride was aware of the
arrangement. and fully acquiesced in
it. When the wedding day was APP
pointed, the trousseau ready, and the
house finished. he took the lady out
from Boston TO inspect it. After GO
ing over the house he presented her
with the title deed. knowing his cir
eumstances, she was astonished that
lie had actually paid for it. He ex-
planned that, after buying a ticket in
a lottery, he had drawn the first prize.
which just covered the cost of the
house. The young lady protested that
she would not take home obtained by
gambling. and refused the deed His
arguments were of no avail. She re-
manned obdurate. When they left the
house he locked the door and threw
the key into the brook near by The
next day he boarded up the windows.
and only spiders and mice have ever
occupied it. The man never married:
he became wealthy, but is a wanderer
on the face of the earth. The lady
never married; she is still living. poor
and an lnyalid.-Modern Society.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-28
POSITION OF RIDERS.
Cyclists Claim That by Bending Over
the HandIebars They Obtain
Better Speed.

There are few more interesting pur-
suits than the study of the ever-yarying
riding positions which find favor with
riders. When the safety was first in
troduced the riders rode well forward,
following the position on the ''ordi-
nary" or. high wheel, which was almost
directly over the pedals. About 1892
a change took place, at which time the
system of curving the seat post tube
to follow the outline of the rear wheel
was introduced.
This allowed the rider to get very
far back, and cases were not infrequent
where extra long saddle posts were
used to enable the rider to get still
farther back. Then, when, a few years
later Arthur Zimmerman rode a wheel
seated well forward, and showed how
much more speed could be attained by
riding in this position, a reaction set
in and nearly every rider followed his
example.
From then on the movement to bring
the saddle well forward has been
steady. Seat posts have changed from
backward L to a forward L, and the
L portion made longer. In a number
of cases in the 1899 patterns, the han
dle-bars are set more forward then
ever.
Several manufacturers, instead of ex-
tending the seat post. have straight
ened the seat post tube more generally,
bringing the rider over the pedals, and
at the same time bringing him closer
to the handle-bars. 1t is easier to ride
sitting well over the pedals with a
slight forward position.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-28
THE MOTOR CARRIAGE.
1t Is Destined to Grow in Popularity
and VIII Interfere with
the Horse Business.

Among the more recent developments
OF the age is the motor carriage which
is becoming very common even in this
country. 1t has long been in use in
some of the leading cities Of Europe,
notably Paris, London and a few 9TH
ers. 1t has of late been introduced
quite largely in New York and is a
very useful and practical conveyance.
The bicycle is admirably adapted for
individuals, but this carriage is equally
suitable for family purposes. The mo-
tive power is furnished by a small en-
CINE and in some cases by a storage
battery. The storage battery, how
ever, is not much of a success. as it Is
not capable of long Journeys without
being recharged. The principle of the
motor carriage is practically the same
as that of the small boats on the river
in which power is generated by the
use of naphtha or kerosene. The time
is not far distant when this carriage
viii become quite common and it will
still further reduce the number of
horses-in use. The great tendency is
to mechanical devices which viii rem
der unnecessary manual labor or the
use of horsepower. We can imagine
what a picturesque sight 1t viii be
to see families driving out on the
streets in these carriages and stopping
at intervals to do their shopping or
other business as they pass along the
streets. When that day comes, how
ever, it is certain that there viii be
great demand for smooth paving
Lowell (Mass-) Sun
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-28
CHAPTER XVI.

When Gielow and Count BantinnI left
the studio on the night the murder was
committed, they stealthily descended
to the street by means of the dimly
lighted stairway rather than by the ele-
vator.
Gielow started in the direction of the
elevator, but the count grasped his arm
and hastily drew him along one of the
darkest corridors.
mot that way, fooli" he said between
his teeth DO you want to expose
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-28
THOMAS ]. KEENAN,.
few President ef the L<a&ae OF
American Wheelmen h Man
OF Great InaaeHee-

= Thomas Johnston keenan,, Dr. was
born in Pittsburgh, Pa, in 1860, where
he has resided ever since, and rs one of
that live city's most prominent eiti-
Gems. He is one of the principal owners
of the Pittsburgh Press. was ats founder
in 1884, and is at present its editor-in-
chief and president of its board of di-
rectors. As a newspaper man Mr.. Keen
an has been much honored at home and
abroad. He was one OF the original
members and president of the Pitts
burgh Press club. He organized the In
ternational League of Press clubs, a
body embracing more than 4 1000 men
and women. He was its first president
and has been chairman of it's govern
ing board continually since its organi-
cation ten years ago. He is the Amer
lean director of the Worlds Bureau of
Press Clubs, embracing the principal
press associations of Europe and Amer
lea, having been honored in 1897 by be
ing sent to Stockholm as the first Amer
lean Representative.
Mr. keenan, takes an active interest in
charity, and through the columns of his
Paper, the Pittsburgh Press, raised a
fund of nearly $4,000 for the erection
of the Pittsburgh home. one of the
finest institutions of its kind in the
United States. At the convention of
the Wait Saving associations of the
United States, held at the worlds fair,
he was elected its first vice president,
when Gen. Alger was elected to the
presidency. He was the organizer of
the Publishers Press association. and
has been at the head of the American