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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-21
HE ssFUMIGATED."
Uncle Got Rid of the Cigarette FIends
Without the Slightest
Trouble.
ITO BE Continued

An aged colored man stood on the
rear platform of a Cedar avenue car
few evenings ago and listened to the
talk of the young men who were his
fellow passengers. Five of these
young men were smoking cigarettes,
much to the disgust of the aged uncle.
He shifted audibiy several times and
at last one of the cigarette youths
turned to him and facetiously said:
You don't like cigarette smoke, do
you, Mr.. Johnsing?"
I'D like it bettah, sah," replied the
veteran, ''ef I was an undertaken
There was a general laugh at the
smokers expense, and he pulled vi
ciously at his cigarette.
An eff I don't like it, continued the
old man, Il kin always foomergate
agin it,
He therefore drew from his coat
pocket a short black pipe and proceed
ed to fire up.
At the secondI puff the young men
who happened to be nearest him
turned pale. One of them was the fun
ny cigarette smoker, and he was evil
| IDENTIFY hard hit. Another puff and
this particular victim threw away his
cigarette and at once got down on
the step. With an imperturbable coun-
tenance the ancient colored person
| continued to puff that diabolical pipe.
'Oh, Lord!" groaned the second CT
garette smoker, and he stopped smok-
ing, too.
Puff, puff, puff! Two men got off
the car before they reached their
usual stopping places. Four more
stepped down on to the running board.
Two men crawled into the car inte-
| rior. When the conductor came out
from his fare gathering trip the col
ore6 man and his all-conquering pipe
| were sole monarchs of the back plat.
form.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-21
SYNOPSIS.

Master Ardick just reached his majority
and thrown upon his own resources, after
stating his case to one Houthwick, a ship
master, is shipp ed as second mate on the
Industry, bound for Havana. Mr.. lynn.
the supercargo, describes d sail. The strange
vessel gives chase, but is disabled by the
Industry's guns. In the fray Capt. Houth-
wick and one of the crew are killed, but the
Industry is found to be little damaged.
Sellinger , first mate, takes charge and
puts into Sidmouth to secure new mate
Several days later, when well out to sea,
English merchantmen is met, whose
captain has a letter addressed to jeremiah
Hope, at Havana. The crew of the vessel
tell strange tales of the buccaneer Morgan,
who is sailing under the king commission
to take Panama. One night a little Ia ter,
the English vessel having proceeded on her
course, bit of paper is slipped into Ar
dicks hand by one of the sailors. This is
found to be a warning of mutiny plot
headed by Pradey, the new mate. Ardick
consults Mr.. Tym. They resolve to secure
the mate, but Pradey, eavesdropping in the
cabin, makes through the dorr and arouSes
the crew. Capt. Sellinger joins Ardick and
Tym. The crew break through the now
barricaded door, but are forced to retire,
having lost seven of their number. Finding
themselves now too shOrt-handed to man
age the boat, Pradey decides to scuttle and
desert the vessel, taking his men on IN the
only available boat. The captain, super
cargo and second mate soon discover their
plight, but hastily constructing a raft bet
away Just before their vessel sinks The
next morning a Spaniard draws near them.
The man in the rigging shouts: IF you
would board US, take TO your oars. Be
speedy, you will fall short" On board
they are sent forward with thecrew, being
told they viii be sold as slaves on reaching
Panama. The ships cook they find to be
Mac Ivrach. ''frae Clagvarloch," so a
friend. Four days later the Spaniard is
overhauled by a buccaneer flying the Eng
lish flag. The three Englishmen and Mac
Ivrach plan to escape to the buccaneer on
a rude raft.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-21
Bare-Faced Insult.

"When I think" exclaimed Mrs.
Strongmind, of the apathy, nay, the
sneers and insults, of the unthinking
mob that constitutes our voting popu-
lation, of its utter disregard for a b.
stract justice. its ignorance of the
principles that lie at the founda tion
of all civilized and enlightened govern
ment. and its total unfitness to eXer-
else the functions of suffrage. L am t
a loss to give adequate expression to
the indignation that burns within
me-"
why don't youse make VOW not
to shave until they's woman presi-
dcnt?" called out disrespectful voter
in the audience.-Chicago Tribune
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-21
About Surnames.

4 curious custom which was Preva-
lent in England, even as late as the
seventeenth century, gave rise to a
number of surnames. 1t was the Gus
tom OF wearing patches on the face
which originated with the ladies of
the court, who wore plasters cut in the
shape of crescents, stars, circles. dia-
monds, hearts, crosses, ETC. Hence the
word ''eourt-plaster-" Some went so
far as to patch their faces with a coach
and four, ship in full sail, chateau,
and many such things From this Gu
rious circumstance came the names
Cross. Ship, Coulter, Castle, Trump,
Shear, Cloak, Sickles, Vain, Flagg,
Crow and Crabbe, and many others of
equal Northumberland Free Press.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-21

made to fire, and that would be likely
to prove of little avail. Our main hope
must be in the poorness of their aim
and the little time we should be within
range. I did not forget also that our
bobbing heads presented rather infe-
rior targets. They let go soon enough,
for I had scarce gotten the whole
range of their side when a score or
more of guns and pistols were aimed,
some from as far forward as amid
ships, and a blaze among the whole
line followed.
Poor shooting, sir!" L shouted, not
little relieved and even exhilarated.
'Shall we swim for the raft?"
We turned as he spoke, and to my
establishment there was the raft close
at hand. For some reason it had come
before the wind faster than 1 could
have calculated and was ready now as
very timely refuge.
We disregarded further danger from
the shooting and faced about. The raft
came on, climbing a crest at the mo-
ment and riding swiftly down again.
and it was then that both of us cried
out in amazement. For human head
was sticking above the stern end, and
familiar shock of light hair, albeit
now darkened little with the wet,
covered the head. In a word, it was
the worthy cook
Use be there in blink" he called,
"Dinna ye waste your strength"
We gave over further effort accord
ingly and directly the affair rode down
to US. I was the first out of the water,
and gave Mr.. lynn pull, after which
Mac Ivrach himself crawled out.
We seized his hand and shook it
heartily.
And you saw US, and urged the raft
along?' said. ''Seasonably done, for
we were like to be weary ere we
fetched it,
rs not the buccaneer recovering
himself in some sort?" inquired Mr..
lynn, after a moment or two.
1 rose as high as my knees and took
a shrewd look.
aye, he has got the greater part of
the mess cleared away, and holds on
his course" answered. "Ah, mel if
the poor captain were but with usi"
added with a sigh.
"Mither O. God!" burst out Mac
Ivrach. Look yonner!"
We had taken our eyes for moment
from the Pilanca. but at this dreadful
exclamation half sprang up and
the blood from our cheeks, and left US
silent with CONSERVATION. The ship had
fetched, perhaps, two points to the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-21
RECON- PEN Sc.

wonder if for those who try. but fail,
Sleep comes complete?
For those who grope alone up life's hard
trail
Is rest more sweet?
Through all of outward life we see and
know
That, soon or late,
For every loss. some sturdy strength shall
grow
To compensate.
Then, shall the spirit that has met defeat
By fateS accord,
Tor all the battles bravely met and fought,
Have no reward?
I wonder If for those who try, but fail,
In Hfe's sure plans,
Some end of justice will, at last, prevail?
L wonder If through all tn enshrouding
veil,
God understands?
-Maude Meredith, in Midland Monthly
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-21
Insisted on One Supervisor.

Senator Harris insisted on populist
census supervisor for the Third Kansas
district. He said superintendent Mer-
Ram promised that he should name the
supervisor for the district and he rec
commended L. d. Herlocker. a fusion
democrat of Girard, for the place. He
said he could defeat the confirmation
by the senate of republican if Mr..
Merriam appointed one.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-21
CHAPTER Y.
OF A MYSTERIOUS DECREE OF FATE.

OF A MYSTERIOUS DECREE OF FATE
I cannot pretend to give clear de-
tails of what followed. Mr.. lynn lunged
back desperately, and I saw one fell
low double up and fall. The next man
tripped over him and the supercargo
improved the time to wheel and rush
to my side.
"Out!" was the one word he said, and
I let go the painter and sprang upon
the ledge of the port. AS the end of
the line whisked clear 1 stopped and
shot headlong down.
I rose to the surface at once and
shook the water from my eyes. The
first thing 1 saw was the great i'm
pending bulk of the ship. 1t lowered
far over me, and was rushing past,
flooding back frothing and divided
seas. 1 fought my way to the top of
the next crest and looked around. To
my joy Mr.. lynn was close at hand,
splitting and shaking his head, as
though he had just come up from his
dive, but riding lightly and easily.
Turning my head to see what had be-
come of Mac Ivrach and the raft, saw
the structure pitching up and down
on a neighboring sea, but to my sor-
row without the Scotchman.
In the line of the raft, but near a
mile away, was the pursuing ship. She
was a bad mess forward, for her spirit
topmast had been shot away, and some
of the litter was dragging over the
bows.
I had time for no more than this
fash of look about. All my atten-
ton was now upon the rushing bulk of
the ship. She was so near
that I could see little higher than her
bulwarks. Her ports on that side were
open, though the guns had not been
used, and in each opening were the
protruding heads of the gunners.
The ship seemed to lift away from
US, and at once we got the range of
her whole side. To my dismay all the
bulwarks were overhung with heads
and dozen or more of the steel
shelled guards showed above the low
poop rail. The story of our doings had
spread over the ship a last, and doubt
less the angry dons were primed for
vengeance.
There seemed to be nothing that we
could do, unless it was to dive, as they
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-21
Will Test the Law.

The court of visitation ordered the
Santa Fe railroad to establish station
agent at Corliss. Johnson county. The
company claims that there is not
enough business at Corliss to justify
the expense of keeping an agent there.
Besides. it claims that the court of Wis
itation has no right to exist, as the law
creating it is unconstitutional. An APP
peal will be taken to the supreme court.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-21

Two heavy reports followed, and the
smoke drove in at the doorway. /
scrambled to my feet and had Mr.. lynn
instantly in my eye. He was straight
ening up and glancing around. The
captain was close behind him, but sit
ting fat with his knee Graded in his
hands.
''They have disabled me. Fly." 1
heard him say, and with that. men
burst in at both entrances.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-21
CHAPTER IX-CoSTINUED.

On returning to the deck we found
the situation in small degree
changed. The buccaneer still stOrmed
along in our wake, but now with a lit
tie gain, and the Pilanca continued to
hug the wind. BY eight bells the enc
my was clearly rising, and at two bells
he was not greatly beyond cannon
range.
l stood by, ready to jump and haul,
and with a quickening of excitement
8 awaited the next turn of events.
It was not long in coming. Capt.
Placido swung upon the lee bulwark,
holding on by the main shrouds, and
beloved:
Down helm! Slack lee braces!
Haul on the weather."
by heavensi He means to run the
gantlet!" exclaimed Mr.. lynn.
So it seemed. The buccaneer had
been on our lee bow when first discov-
cred, and was still we'll to the south.
BY sQuaring our yards, then, and de-
Gberately pointing our nose south
west, we meant to run under his very
nose.
And yet it stands to be his safest
plan," said Capt. Sellinger. "A ship
like this, riding light and with poop
like a church, will do nothing save with
the wind. Once let us fetch by and our
chances are doubled
The buccaneer had altered his
course as we altered ours, and was now
standing a few points south of east.
He could scarce be better than a mile
and half away, and we saw plainly
the moving black dots of the crew
about his decks. He was a handsome,
tigerish-looking fellow, let him be who
or what he might.
Nearer and nearer swung the buc-
cancer. I could catch even the fash of
his wet side now, as he rolled, with a
sort of swagger, to the successive, up
lifting seas. Nearer still, till a half
mile is reeled off. and less than a whole
one separates us.
A drum on our quarter deck beat.
The armored guards fell into lire, and
their captain drew his sword and
stepped out upon the flank. Three of
the Cons came out of the cabin. all in
cuirasses, buff gantlets, and broad
belts hung with pistols. Don Luis
Delasco, the governors son-in-law,
was one of the trio. Then it was Capt.
Placido's turn. He came to the break
of the quarter deck and faced us.
Bring up powder and ball for the
deck guns. Take the hoods off the
brass pieces. Two more men al the
helm. Gunners for the port guns be-
low. Master Pedillo, unlock the arms
chests and have the hangers and pis-
tolls passed up. Master Lonzelo, take
six men and fetch up the pixies. Pedro,
see that buckets of water are set
about. and when all is ready put on the
matches"
Larger and larger grew the buc-
cancer. The black dots took on the
shape of human figures, and the eight
ports in his side cut out square, each
with its round, target-like ring.
A gun! The jet of flame 1eaped from
the foredeck, and the powder cloud
blew off to leeward. But it was harm
less. 1t had been fired across our
bows. Then something shook out
above the heads of those on his quarter
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-21
The Governor Favors 1T.

1t has been suggested that the rail
roads be asked to transport the Tween
tieth Kansas volunteers from San
Francisco to Topeka, and look to the
next Legislature for their pay. Gov.
Stanley is in favor of it. and already
has talked with some of the railroad
officials on the subject. He said he
would use his influence with the legis-
lature.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-21
For Some Deserving Girl.

The directors of the School of Indus
trial Art and Technical Design for
Women, of New York, have given the
governor of each state $500 scholar
ship to be conferred upon some young
woman who has talent but not the
means to attend school of art. Gov.
Stanley will confer the scholarship
upon some deserving Kansas girl.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-21

Eastern bond firms and investors are
gradually being shut out of Kansas by
the maturity of their bonds and the
prompt payment of them by the coun-
ties and municipalities. The Kansas
cities and counties are in very pros
porous condition and are eager to call
in their outstanding paper. Shawnee.
since the first of the year. has reduced
its indebtedness $50, 1000.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-21
Chung to a Branch Two Hours.

b. 2. Seymour, a farmer near Ottawa,
drove into back water of the Marais des
Cygnes river. His wagon box drifted
off and Seymour caught tree branch
and hung in water up to his neck for
two hours before he was rescued, near
ly exhausted. He was two miles from
house. The team went there and at
tracted attention by the fact of the
wet wagon and the absence of a driver.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-21
A Woman in the Case

T. w. Trimbie, city ticket and passen-
ger agent for the Burlington road at
Atchison, was missing. Trimble was
said to be $500 short in his accounts
with the railroad company and $500 in
his accounts with an AtchiSon bank,
in addition to owing about $500 in other
debts Trim ble's difficulties are attrib-
uted to an infatuation for d married
woman.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-21
Valuable Collection of Newspapers.

Judge John Martin has sent to the
state historical society a valuable col
lection of newspapers. pamphlets and
other miscellaneous documents. prin-
clpally newspapers published in the
territory of Kansas in the years 1855,
1856, 1857, 1858, 1859, 1860, and quite a
collection published in the state of
Kansas after its admission into the
union and dated in 1861, 1862, 1868. 1864.
1865
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-21
Kansas Census Supervisors.

A Topeka dispatch said the Kansas
republican congressman and Senator
Baker had agreed upon the following
census supervisors.
First district. a J. White, of AtchiSon; Sec
ond J. NJ. Humphrey, of Fort Scott: Fourth,
A c. Briggs. of Carbondale; Fifth. w. H
Smith of Marysville; Sixth. Charles w.
Lands, of Osborne; Seventh, Frank Milliken
of Haskell county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-21
WIZ Mr.. RidgeIy Retire:

A Topeka dispatch to the Kansas
City Times said:
E. r. Ridgely, of the Third district the only
fusion member of the Kansas congressional del
egation win not be a candidate for renomina-
ton next year He is a populist and the agree
ment is that he will retire next year in favor OF
democrat Senator Hugh Farrelly. of Cha
mute, Judge A. NJ jackson. Of Winfield and L
C. Boyle, of Galena. are suggested as poSSi-
biIitieS for the democratic nomination.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-21
Taxable Property in Kansas.

Returns from the county clerks of
Kansas show the total assessed valua-
ton of taxable property in the state to
over last year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-21
Gas Strike at Chanute.

Gas was struck in the well east of
Chanute at depth of 500 feet. The
drill penetrated the oil sand only two
feet when work was stopped by the
rush of gas. The rock pressure was at
go DOundS
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-21
So Encouragement Tor Lynchers

After the affair at Alma, where a
mob of 200 strung up the negro. Dick
Williams, and left him for dead, Gov.
Stanley was indignant and announced
that he would depose lynch law in the
state if he is compelled to keep COM
pany of militia ready at the capital all
the time to accomplish this end.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-21
Reunion of the Twenty-First,

1t is announced from Kingman that
arrangements have been completed for
a reunion of the Twenty-First Kansas
regiment in that town during three
days in September.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-21
The Hutchinson Reformatory.

The state reformatory at Hutchinson
contains 22I inmates, who are tech
nically designated as students. The
superintendent gave notice that visitors
who supply the boys with tobacco
would get into trouble.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-21
A Loan from Mrs. John j. Ingalls,.

Mrs John J. Ingalls, this week loaned
| the city of Atchison 5000. 1t is not
| the first time that the Golfers of the
Ingalls, family have been opened in an
swer to a request from the city for
loan.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-21

The population of the Kansas peni-
tertiary at Lansing is $50. OF this
number GA are white and 265 negroes.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-21

Every effort will be made to induce
the government authorities to drop
the criminal case against Paul DiclSi-
son, arrested recently at Pittsburg for
raising 81 bill to 500 Dickson is
the SON of a wealthy ranchman in
southeastern Kansas, and the father
will bring all the influence at his COM
mand to have the proceeding dropped.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-21
Needle Causes a ChiId's Death.

Everett Jobes, the 17-monthS-old son
of r. c. Jobes, of haywood, Wyan-
dotte county, died suddenly of conVul-
sions in the arms of his mother while
the parents were driving along street
in Kansas City. Some time ago the
child swallowed a needle, but showed
no i'll effects and the doctors were
hopeful that there would be no i'll
effects. The sudden death, however,
is thought to have resulted from the
needle.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-21
Banner Corn Crop Predicted.

The reports coming to the state agri-
cultural department indicate that Kan
sas will produce the banner corn crop
this year. The crop is in fine condition
everywhere. Rains could not have been
more timely.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-21
Kansans in a Socialist College.

The socialist meeting at Buffalo re-
Gently among other things resulted in a
movement to establish propaganda of
the new faith The new institution will
be located at Boston. Prof. Thomas f.
viii, the depOsed president of the
state agricultural college. is one OF the
promoters of the institution. Profess
sors Ward and Parsons. also of the
same college, will be instructors in the
new institution.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-21
Big sale of kansas Land.

Fred Beeler. vice president of the
First national bank of Jewell City, pur-
chased from the administrator of the
Cross estate 9, 400 acres of school land
IN Mitchell eoun ty for S47, 900 cash
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-21
wants a ConditionaI Pardon.

Charles A. Thomas, of Parsons, serv-
ing a two-years' sentence in the peni-
Tertiary for embezzlement, has applied
for a conditional pardon He en-
beZzled $50 which some one gave him to
loan His family is in destitute cir
cumStanceS
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-21
Because He SIandered Her.

On the Luke Morrissey farm, three
miles south of Troy, John Cresson was
fatally shot by Mrs. John Ricketts,
Cresson is a farm hand and formerly
worked for the Ricketts, Mrs Rick
left says Cresson circulated slanderous
reports about her.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-21
Forty-ave Counties Have no Paupers.

Forty-five Kansas counties have no
poorhouses at all, or else they are
empty. This is nearly one-half of the
counties of the state. At meeting of
the clerks and district courts of the
state some time ago it was reported
that 81 counties had no criminal cases
70 he tried.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-21
Revealed a Secret Before Dying.

Leonard Blocker, who died near
Yates Center, left statement that he
had wife and family living who sup
posed he had been killed in the civil
war. AS his wife had married again
he had not let her know of his exist
ence. While in Andersoville prison
Blocker succeeded in trading names"
with dying eomrade, and his wife
was officially notified by the war de-
partment that he was dead. He. re.
fused to give either names or places.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-07-21
The Iniunction WIN ss,.,s t..

Chairman Hornaday, of the state
board OF charities. was served with an
injunction restraining the board from
paying for the proposed asylum site at
Parsons Mr. Hornaday says the in
junction is the best process to deter
mine the legality of the legislative asy-
Ium locating committee and its acts,
and the board will take no action
toward acquiring the asylum site until
the courts decide the points raised.