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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-07-01

The tramp ceased speaking. The
glass fell from his nerveless fingers and
shivered into thousand fragments on
the floor. The swinging doors pushed
open and shut to again, and when the
little group about the bar looked up
the tramp was gone.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-07-01

ExpLAINED.-"John, you were talk
ing in your sleep last night, and you
frequently spoke in terms of endear-
ment to a certain Euphemia. Who is
Euphemia ?" "Why, my dear, that
was my-my sisters name" "John
your sisters name was Jane" eyes
dear; but we called her Euphemia fol
short"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-07-01
DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINES,

TN stock at store prices. We do not run
i a wagon. Needles of all kinds. BRING
an old needle as well as the name OF ma
chine. w. b. MOORE u co.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-07-01

s9 Few persons have courage to ap'
pear as good as they really are.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-07-01
If 1t Is
Pocket Knives
You Want,
I Have Them !

I have them at from 50 cents
up! They are right, and are
warranted.
T. w. SPECK, The Jeweler.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-07-01

pg The man who breaks law OF
nature mocks God.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-07-01
CLEVELAND-The Shelby Auro'

CLE v ELaSTO 4A0 SASASJ 80
ra. June %: John Spencer, of CAT
new, came very near meeting his deatt
on Friday afternoon, at the hands o
Joap Barrett, who lives near Cherry
Vile. He was fearfully and shocking
ly cut, bis head being almost severed
from bis shoulders. 1t is miraculous
that he still lives. He bled most pro
fuselv and made a most ghastly spec
tacle. Spencer came to Shelby Friday
on the excursion from Gaffney. lit
and Barrett had some words about
trivial matter while attending the base
ball game. One word brought on an
other, when finally il was proposed te
90 out of the town limits and fight II
out in Fitzsimmons-Jeffries style
Friends of both parties accompanied
them to a spot near the Belmont mills
They stripped to the waist, were care
fully searched, and in a moment were
fercely fighting. Spencer knocked
Barrett down twice and then they
clinched. 1t is supposed Barrett had
his knife up his sleeve when ne was
searched. At any rate, while locked
in deadly embrace, he inflicted three
ghastly woupds upon his Antagonist
with a knife. The first cut was Ter
rife thrust, the knife entering the BACK
of the neck just behind the ear ano
extending clear around to the LETT SIDE
stopping Just at the jugular vein
Another wound was inflicted on the
head, the cash being about five inches
long, and still another cash was made
on the head, not so serious as the othel
wounds. The wound on the neck was
the most serious, being about eigh,
inches long, and was a ghastly ano
grewsome sight. Immediately after
the cutting, and supposing his victim
dying, Barrett fled, and although pur
sued by the officers, made good his es
cape. Dr.. Penick was hastily sum
moned and gave the wounded man the
best of attention. He skilfully dress
ed his wounds, which were OF sucn
nature as to require about 40 stitches
with the surgeons needle. Spencer
was taken to Gaffney Friday night
and is reported to be resting easily
1t was an exceedingly close call iol
him, and prompt medical attention
doubtless saved his life.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-07-01
CHESTER-The Lantern, June 27

Mr.. w. n. Elder, OF GulnFleSFllle, was
in the city a few days ago, trying to
arrange for making map of this
county .'.''...Mr. Latla Parish left yes
terday morning for his home in York
Vile, after spending several days here
with friends. AT the picnic at New
Bethel on Saturday, there was a game
of ball, McConnellsville against Olive
and Wilksburg combined, which re-
suited in victory for McConnellsville.
Score: IS to 3.'.''''."Senator w. B.
Love, of McConnellsville, was in town
Saturday with his brother, r. w. Love,
of Athens, Ca, who was returning
home, after visit to relatives. MIR.
love has been living in Athens Is years.
.......Captain Reed, day or two ago,
showed US the gavel that is to be used
at the reunion. 1t will be remembered
that we mentioned some time ago the
lumber that was to be used in its con-
struction-one part from the presi-
dents mansion in Richmond and the
other from the platform of the mortar
that fired the first shot at Fort Sumter.
.........At committee meeting yester-
day afternoon, General NJ. c. Butler
was selected as orator for the reunion.
Il was also resolved to invite Govern
or McSweeney, General Wade Hamp-
ton. Major T. w. Woodward, Major
Jas. F. Hart, and others, whose names
we have not at hand, to be present and
make addresses. Mrs. Stonewall Jack
son is to be invited to attend. Propo-
sitions from bands to furnish music
were received; but action postponed. d.
1t was determined not to conhne the
barbecue and picnic to the veterans
The oasis., 1899-12-16

THE burden of the push diur- nal song is that "so long as that rascally scoundrel Bird runs newspaper in NogaIes tbere will be trouble" There is where they are wrong But SC long as ignorant and incompetent mel hold office ill Santa Cruz county and Nogales will there be trouble Honest men and gentlemen in office have no trouble with THE OASIS. Consul Darnall, Consul Long nor Consul Roberts never had any trouble with this journal Postmaster Griswold nos Postmaster Wiley ever had any trouble with THE OASIS. Super visor Atkinson and Sheriff Barnett both got along with THE OASIS very well. The former town trus- tees, l.. w. Mix, Theodore Gebler. J. T. Brickwood, ]. J. Noon all got along with THE OASIS excel lently well, and the closest and warmest friendship still exists be- tween all four of the gentl-men named and the editor. District Attorney Harlow gets along with THE OASIS. But the people named herein, are all gentlemen, and they are also honest men.
The oasis., 1899-12-16

LAST week the Vidette inquired
 "how THE OASIS knew that four custom house employees had receiv- ed registered letters from the treas ury department calling them to answer to charges, etc.?' THE OASIS cheeriully informs its esteem ed contemporary that this paper knew 1t just as everybody else did from the roar which was set up by the lugubrious quartette, They had banked so much upon that wonderful pull" at Washington that they were shocked with grief when they found the trouble into which it had precipitated them. In a very little while everybody knew it. Then to verify the rumor THE OASIS went to a well known custom house employe and was told that 1t was true. Does the explanation satisfy2 However THE OASIS doesn' t care whether 1t does.
The oasis., 1899-12-16
house, or III shbordinates, will not be permitted for one moment.

house, of III Slbordnates, will not be permitted for one moment.
 At the close O. the investigation into the methods of administration of the custom house at Nogales, conduoted on the ground in August and September by Special Agents Smith and Power, upon the last day the two gentlemen were here, a well known member of the push ' approached Mir. Smith and said
 "There has always been trouble here with the collector of GUS toms, and there will always be trouble, no matter who is collector. So this investigation will all have to be held again over the next man if the present collector is removed. '
 To that Mir. Smith replied:
 "I disagree with you. It is pos sible for an honest man to take charge of this office, conduct it upon business principles, and by fair dealing and gentlemanly conduct get along without trouble. If he does have trouble the government has methods of determining whether he has made the trouble himself or whether it has been forced upon him. !"
The oasis., 1899-12-16

GOVERNOR MURPHY is deserving of the most hearty commendalion for respiting the condemned mur- derer in Navajo county whose ex- ecution the fool sheriff was en- deavoring to make cheap aud farcical show. However, Sheriff Watson IS only another instance such as the boy had in mind when he wrote his father: Come west dad; the d--dest fools you ever saw get office here" Many other coun- ties in Arizona can match the Ma vajo fool in office-notably Santa Cruz.
The oasis., 1899-12-16

THE logic of events, which is the final and ultima,e test of all things, has again endorsed the position of THE OASIS. By affirming the ap- pointment, made last July, of W. H. Hoey to be collector of customs at Nogales, both the president and the secretary of the treasury have demonstrated that they have found true the assertions which have been printed in these columns.
The oasis., 1899-12-16

THE small cattleman of Santa Cruz county are almost if not quite unanimously opposed to the propo- silion to lease the public lands. They say that if the government thinks 1t should have a revenue from the grazing lands let head tax be levied upon the animals ranging upon the public domain-say three or four cents a head. Under that plan the government would get the revenue, and every cattle owner, whether large or amall, would have a fair chance.
The oasis., 1899-12-16

WHAT a country needs is pure manhood men who have a con- science that has not been ground down b. evil deeds till its discrim- mating powers are blunted, nen who know right and are not afraid 10 speak and act their convictions. There is no character so detestable as the one who will do anything for the money. The country does not need such characters They are a detriment to their own good, stain on the fair record Of good men, and a burden to their country. The country needs men of stamina, energy and thought, men of con- viction, staunchness and ambition.
 Greenwood Democrat.
The oasis., 1899-12-16

COLIN CAMERON writes the Range News that lie "don't know of a cattle man who opposes leasing the public lands save few who want something for nothing" Does George Atkinson want something for nothing, Mir. Cameron1 Does George Beckwith want something for nolhing2 Or Tom. Casanega, or w. H. Walker, or Edward Egan, or any of the other small cattlemen along the Santa Cruz. What they want is that they shall not be shut out from the range by Colin Cam eron' fences.
The oasis., 1899-12-16

THE same old cry Is going out that ''the town is being hurt" No town, no county, no state or terri tory Is hurt by exposing fraud and wrong doing. The fraud and wrong perpetrated are what hurt. When those who perpetrate them are re- tired from ublic office then there will be no more fraud and rascality to expose. At the next general election the people of Santa Cruz county will finish up the gang who have brought upon the young county so much disgrace.
The oasis., 1899-12-16

THINGS in Graham county seem becoming bilious The Bulletin is alter the board of supervisors and the district attorney with a sharp stick, and the Guardian threatens to show up Editor Kelly's eastern rec ord. Never mind your former rec ord, Kelly. It is in the record public officials make right here in Arizona that the taxpayer takes in- terest.
The oasis., 1899-12-16
roo MUCH CREDIT.

AplltCtDI ' Ue0pWtli, oi IIle " O.
 gales custom house, has at last been
 b uuced this time for good, and
 Editor Bird of THE OASIS, who
 made the principal fight against
 him, for alleged malleasance and
 general all-round cussedness as a
 crooked official, is to be congratu-
 lated on his successful fort. A
 newspaper IS a power when proper
 ly directed -Industrial Record.
 Too much credit is given THE
 OASIS i'll this matter. That so much
 has been given is due to the fact that the deposed collector and his
 friends have beclouded the issue by putting forth unfounded and un- warranted assertions. Neither THE OASIS nor the editor had any part in preferring any of the charges against Mir Chenoweth. But when the facts that such charges had been made and were being investigated became known THE OASIS publish ed the facts as developed, and it did so upon good authority. When Mir. Higgins, who investigated in behalf of the civil service commits sion, was in Nogales, HE OASIS editor met him only casually, and spoke to him twice onlv When Messrs. Smith and Powers, who conducted the second investigation, were here the litor likewise had little communication with two gen tlemen. They were in town nearly two weeks before the editor was in- troduced to them and then the in- troduction came ab put casually, upon the street, a friend of the scribe who was walking with him, stopping the two officials as they passed and making the introduc- ton. Messrs. Smih and Power called at THE OASIS ofic. just once. The editor then told them that he knew nothing of the case except from hearsay, and could testify to nothing. In the course of the con- versation he casually mentioned one conversation which they thought and they took down the substance of what was said and took his affidavit thereto. After ward they were told by other par ties about the brutal assault of the Ullmans upon the editor, akd they came to him and asked him for statement. That statement MT. Power reduced to writing and MT. Smith swore the editor to the same. Outside of printing the news as it was developed and commenting thereon as is its right and duty, THE OASIS has had no connection with the case And THE OASIS has never printed anything which was not true.
The oasis., 1899-12-16
WHY THE DIFFERENCES


 has been published in the line city there have been three United States consuls at Nogales-lIons. Frank
 w. Roberts of Maine, R. Hughs Long of Alabama, and James F. Darnall of Indiana and two vice consuls, Messrs. R. D. George and A. K. Morawetz, both of whom were at various times Tn charge of the consulate. With all five of those gentlemen and THE OASIS the most cordial relations have have always existed. Never has this journal found it necessary to criticise one of them, either officially oi personally. Yet within almost that entire time the paper has had frequent occasion to criticise the two men who have held the post of collector oi customs at NogaleS.
  Nov, why the difference3 Surely THE OASIS would prefer to be friendly with everyone, and parti- cularly would it prefer to be friend ly with those in official position of whatever nature and whatever grade Why, then, the difference in attitude of THE OASIS toward | the United States consular officers at Nogales and the customs collec- | tors? The difference has been sim ply due to the difference in the | methods pursued by those conduct ing the two offices. The consular representatives have always con- ducted their office upon business principles and have endeavored to maintain the respect and good will of everybody THE OASIS included. On the other hand both of the ex- collectors have used their high off ces Ito grind axes, to mix in other matters, to punish those they dis liked and to reward those who | would assist them to inAict such punishment. Added to that has been downright dishonesty in ad- ministration.
 Today, Saturday December 10th, lSoo, marks the beginning of new regime There succeeds to the office of collector of customs a cap- able business mana gentleman who goes into the office to conduct it as should be conducted all public offices: honestly and fairly Dis claiming all knowledge of Mr. Hoey's intention or any desire in any way to influence his admins t.ation. THE OASIS feels confident that he will give the government service which will be satisfactory to the fullest extent, and will give Nogales what it most needs A REST The Nogales custom house will hereafter be run upon the same  plan that has prevailed in the No gales consulate: the public business and honestly transacted; he business Of private citizens left I severely alone-unless that private l -,,,ci.,orc rhnI1 hn fn,,rd Ia ho cn.. :.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-10
GRANT TOWNSHIP.

From "Kansas Sunfower."
Another dance at Olmitz next
Wednesday.
Most of the people have the grip
these cold days.
1t is reported that the temperature
was II below zero last Friday.
j. Valerius of Olmltz is the cham.
pion bird shot and foot racer.
Crane Stills is ready to challenge
the worlds champion bicyclist.
Bob-o-Lantern has not been feeling
very we'll for the last few weeks.
1t is reported that there are several
cases of scarlet fever in the west part
of this county.
McCann has returned from Hois.
lngton. He will give another magic
lantern show at Oimitz soon.
We think that "Chums" must have
been feeding themselves on hay, rub.
Der and pumpkin seed, because they
are nothing but pair of hayseeds and
rubber necks and their heads contain
nothing but pumpkin seed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-10
From Clara Barton.

The following letter, from Clara
Barton, after whom Barton county was
Damed, explains itself. The money
receipted for is the fund raised here
by the public entertainment for Cuban
relief.
MRS. E. r. MOSES, Great Bend, Kans.
DEAR MRS. MOsEs-I take pleasure
in acknowledging the receipt OF your
letter of the 14th. instant enclosing
draft for thirty nine dollars and ten
cents (s39.1O), payable to the American
National Red Cross.
Please extend to the good citizens
whom you represent the thanks of the
Red Cross for this contribution, and
accept the assurance of my most dis
tinguished consideration.
Very Truly Yours.
CLARA BARTON.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-10
ORDINANCE NO. 2O7.

An Ordinance vacating certain portion of the
alley running north and south through block num-
bered thirteen (13) in the Arkansas Valley Town
Company's Addition to the city of Great Bend,
Kansas, according to Fairs Subdivision of said
block.
Be 1t ordained by the Mayor and Councilmen,
of the CITY of Great Bend Kansas
SEcTION1.
That all that portion of the alley running north
and south through block numbered thirteen (13) in
the Arkansas Valley Town Company's Addition to
the city of Great Bend, Kansas, according to Fairs
Subdivision of said block, and lying and situated
between and abutting upon lots numbered five 80,
six (6) and seven To- of said block, the east side
of said alley. and lots mum bered eight 81, nine Co.,
ten 10) and eleven QD, of said block, on the west
side of said alley, be and the is hereby dis
continued, closed and vacated.
SECTION 9.
This ordinance shall take effect and be in force
from and after ITS publication in the BARTON
COUNTY DEMOCRAT.
Passed the Council this 9th day of February, 1885,
Approved this 9th day of February, 1899.
lsEALl G. n. Moses,
Mayor.
Published in the BARTON COUNTY DEMOCRAT
February 10th, 1899.
Record of final passage found in Journal at
page 219.
Attest: F. E, BROWN.
City CLERK.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-10
OLMITZ.
From Shorty"

From Shorty"
Joe Mantz hauls enough feed in
three days to last three weeks.
The new hall is going up very
slowly at Olmitz, on account of the
weather.
DR.. Eddie cures all kinds of dis
eases-over filed stomach, empty
stomach and sour stomach.
Mr.. Cranestilts, it is funny that
everything in your line has a bill
even crows and buzzards hsYe EN-.
Otto Brant was an Olmitz visitor
Thursday, with sunbonnet on.
Otto, caps are more appropriate yet a
while.
"Kansas Sunfower." you've sprout-
ed pretty early. This weather is
liable to nip you all. Do you feed
on pig tails?
A. FL. Mayer says he has a brass
watch with whiskey-keg movement
that beats the time of all the watches
in the community.
Bill Swartz says If he was handy
with needle and thread he would
tack his girl onto his coat-tail and
have her always following him.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-10
OAsTo7 EA.
Bears the II The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature Of &zzzSa
Work That Lasts.

A Photographers Capital is the Con
fidence of his patrons. This Confidence
is gained and retained by permanent
photographs.
Permanent Photographs depend
arg ely on the quality of the paper and
chemicals used. Halliday uses nothing
but the best, therefore his success.
Don't be deceived by the cheap travel
ing concern as their work won't last.
My work Is guaranteed and 1 am here
to back it.
HALLIDAY,
Main Street, Great Bend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-10
SOUTH'LIBERTY.

From "Ssnd Hill Plum
Klondike weather.
Orville EIson left for Larned Sun
day.
Turkey shooting at j. Covalt>s last
Friday.
Representative Wright is still on
the sick list.
Orville Elson visited Ellinwood
friends last week.
Sleigh bells were heard in our
vicinity last week
Miss Garrett Tullis visited P.
Covalt's last Thursday.
8 NJ. Taught attended teachers
examination at st, John last Saturday.
: j. a. McTaggart, of Larned visited
in Liberty Saturday and Sunday last.
Miss Clara Tullis was the guest OF
Miss Elsie Taylor Tuesday evening
last.
Mr. and Mrs. 6. 81. Taylor visited
at NJ. j. Rerbert>s Tuesday of this
week
Several of the young folks attended
a party as Mr.. BryningNs last We'd
nesday evening.
Mrs. L. Plsnkenhorn returned
Monday night from visit to relatives
in Kingman county.
Mr.. McEaddens gave party las,
Wednesday night, which was reported
as very pleasant affair.
On account of the storm, singing al
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-10
THEY SAY
All well. suppose thes do.
But can they prove the story true.
WALNUT VALLEY.

From Pickup and Reporter
Mr.. Barr was visiting at Zimmer's
last Sunday.
Mike Hickey was hauling wheat
during the snow storm.
Mr. Stills is preparing for that
bicycle race at Olmitz.
Fred Manet will go in the whorst
making business pretty soon.
John ReideI was visiting Mr.. Maui
Ter last Sunday. You better look out
John, Charles Manet is after you.
Charles Mauler and Ed. Schneider
will make trip north west with their
bicycles as soon as the roads get dry.
Bill Cook is keeping his wife in the
house; he is iraid she might get sun.
burned if he would let her go out
doors.
About Charles Manet going in
partnership with Nickles at Olmifz.
would be a good team, and they'll do
business too.
Ed Reimer, Fred Schenk and
Henry Lamon were shooting jack.
rabbits while Charles Schenk was
chasing them.
Engelbert Jig is. talking about
sending his girl valentine this year.
That's right, Engle, L would do the
same if I was you.
Mrs. Smith was asking Charles
Springer whether he is going to buy
any valentines this year. Charles
said: "Well, don't know yet if I
buy any valentines ober nit"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-10

the Hood school house was not well
attended Saturday night.
Miss Clara Tullis acted as substi-
tute teacher, Wednesday st Dist. IS,
Miss Name McTaggart being ill.
The oyster supper at Mr.. Weathers
last Monday night was one of the
most enjoyable affairs of the season.
1t was largely attended and enjoyed
by all.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-10
Maple City Self-WashIng Soap.

Something new-guaranteed to go
one third farther than any rosinfilled
soap. 1t bleaches white clothing.
washes wooden goods perfectly. 1t
pleases others-it will please you.
Call at our store and get sample bar.
GRIFFITH & SwARTZ.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-10

DIED-At the home of her daughter
on Tuesday the 7th inst, Mrs. Koop-
man, aged over 81 years. Deceased
was the mother of Chris Koopman
and Mrs. Fred Witte, and her long
and useful life passed out at the home
of Mrs. White, three miles east of
town. The funeral services were held
Thursday afternoon, and the remains
inferred in the Great Bend cemetery
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-10
Presbvte,ian Services for Sabbath: |

Presbyterian Services for Sabbath:
Preaching at IL; morning subject.
'Home-longing for Sanctuary" At
night the annual address to the Sons of
Veterans in commemoration of the Goth
birthday of Abraham Lincoln subject.
Side Lights from the Life of Lincoln.
Special music, all are cordially invited.