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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-30
BLAzES STILL RACE,
Fire Bug Continues Outrageous
Work in Rock Isl.
and.
FIVE MORE BARNS IN FLAMES.
Three of Them Are Destroyed
"A Boy is Under
Arrest.

Late tiis afternoon the fourth barn
fire today and the 18th since the
mania for destruction OF this kind
broke out in Rock Island
week ago. occurred in the de-
struction of a barn on the premises
of Aid. T. A. Fender and Detective j.
II. Fender on Twenty-tirst street. The
fire department responded quickly
but the flames were already we'll I'M
der wav. A barn on the adjoining
premises of T. F. Flynn also owned
BY Mr.. Pender was destroyed too.
IndisDutaLIe evidences of arson were
apparent.
SUNDAY passed without fire IN
Rock Island, and it was Just begin
ming to appear that al end had been put
to the incendiary's outrageous work,
when about O'Clock this afternoon,
the department received call to the
premises of Miss Flora K. Hadsell. at
1914 Fifth avenue. where a barn for
the second time within week Was
found to be feeding the flames. The
barn. an empty two-story frame. was
totally DESTROYED. while a shed adj
Joining. owned by John Wiess. and
DR.. c. c. Carriers barn across the
alley. were damaged. Miss Hadsell's
loss is $500.
Elmer Stark. boy whose home is
near the Central engine house, Is de-
tanned at police headquarters. he
claiming to know who started the hre
in the Hadsell barn.
Stark is being put through the
sweating" process by Chief Miller
and other arrests may follow.
Later this afternoon there were two
more barn fires. both of which were
undoubtedly of incendiary origin.
They were on the premises of Mrs.
Julia Schreiner. 11l9 Fourth avenue,
and Mrs. Ann Bowling, on Twentieth
street. Both were extinguished with
a few buckets of water.
The department turned out to the
fire in Mrs. Dowling's barn and the
No. rs were called into Schreiner'
while returning from the Twentieth
street blaze.
This afternoons fires run the num-
Der mp TO II barns.
saturdays Losses.
The losses in Saturday, afternoon
fire. which started in NJ. Taxman :
barn on Fourth avenue, between
Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets. are
rs follows: Mr.. Taxman. $1,000;
Chris Einfeldt. $500; b. Winter, 5000
Rock Island Turner society. $50; IL
G.. Harris. $50. Mr.. Taxman's prop
ertv was insured for $500. and Mr.
Einfeldt's for 800. The Turner's
gymnasium had Il narrow escape from
destruction blythe flames.
In view of the repeated evidences Of
incendiarism a number of the bust
ness men have put on special watch
men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-30
CITY CHAT.

Andrae bicycles.
The straw hat is out.
The Leader shoe store.
Golf goods at Spencer's,
Buy a home of Hull & Co.
Buy home of Reidy Bros.
Fer Insurance +. j. Burns
Ride the Ram bier. ut Lloyd's.
For real estate, F. j. Burns.
Ride the Tribune. at Lloyd's.
Guns at 1909 Second avenue.
Bicycles repaired at Lloyd's.
Ride the Eldredge, at Lloyd's.
1905 Second avenue the place.
Ride Wolf American. at Lloyd's.
Telephone Ass. F. E. Mangold.
Patee Crest bicycles at Spencer's.
Smoke George r. Davis SC cigar.
Spanish lessons. Inquire at library.
Ride Columbia chainless. at Lloyd's-
List your property with Reidy Bros.
The Handel Oratorio society will
meet Tuesday evening
More new curtain and drapery de-
signs this week at McCabe's.
The latest hot weather dispellers,
desk. ceiling and exhaust fans. we've
got 'em. Gas and electric fixtures.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20
The Triumph" PloW Test

A large number of interested specta-
tors witnessed the test of the Triumph
Gang Pillow, made in dry, sandy soil,
on the Henry Klein place. east Of town
last saturday afternoon, and report it
very satisfactory, proving beyond
question that the Triumph Gang is
the ieasiest running and most perfectly
adjusted plow made. Two men pulled
the plow. as was published heretofore.
The Triumph Gang, % inch. and a
If inch walking pillow were tested by q
self registering dynomometer, which
showed that the Triumph Gang cut 9
27.2 inch furrow with a draft of $50
pounds, and the walking pillow &
inch furrow with draft of 375
pounds.
Based on the above showing. il the
Triumph Gang had turned furroW
% inches, which equals 1873 square
inches, it would have required 3d.
pounds of draft. To do the same
| work with two walking plOws it re-
quired 789 pounds draft-a difference
of 252 pounds draft In favor of th'
Triumph Gang.
| D. w. Gould and VIM. HartshOrI
judged the test. Several farmers wht
/ witnessed the exhibit immedIatel.
made arrangements with the Grea
Bend In plement Co.. the sole agent
for the Triumph Gang Plows at Grea
Bend, for the purchase of plows.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20
HORSES IN THE WAR.
4 Coed Idea Of the Characteristics
81 the Different Types I'm
south Africa.

There are many different kinds Of
horses employed in the present CAM
paign and the following gives very
good idea of the characteristics of the
various types, says the South African
Press. The heavy horses of the royal
horse artillery are magnificent animals.
towers of strength every one. They
are splendidly trained and combine
immense power with great activity.
It is q grand sight to see them In
action. The dragons and hussars are
mounted on great heavy chargers,
are lighter than the artillery horses.
The Australians have fine, serviceable
steeds, outstanding and by no means
light, and kept in excellent order. The
New Zealanders brought their mounts
with them direct from the Britain OF
the south and an exceptionally shape
ly lot they are, showing breed in every
line. They have done a great deal Of
trying work since their arrival, really
more than their share, in fact, and
have shown themselves thoroughly re-
liable nags. They average about 1917
hands and are perhaps little lighter
than the Australian mounts.
A number of South American horses
have arrived from the Argentine and
they are in remarkably good condition,
as sleek as 1noles. They are thick-set,
strongly built little horses, too large
to call ponies, but nothing like the
height of the chargers above men,
toned, and it is likely that in the field
these big little" South American cobs
should prove as serviceable as any.
Last, and least in stature, are the
horses of the mounted infantry, South
African horses, light, active, strong.
Small though they are, compared to
the majority of the mounts. they are
by no means to be despised, for they
do their work we'll and keep up re-
markably. They are nimble over the
strong ridges, and feet of foot across
the native flats, and if well cared for
will get through the campaign in ~
good order as any.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20

The democratic state convention, to
nominate Bryan aud Stevenson cleo
tors, and state candidates, will be held
at Fort Scott next Tuesday July Gath.
The following gentlemen were elected
rs delegates to represent Barton coun
ty: Jas w. Clarke, l.. C. Bleeden
Joseph Raseley. G.. L.. Koch. c.. f.
Diffenbacher. j. 8. Winget. joseph
Sprinkler aud 81. j. Roetzel. Each
delegate is empowered to appoint his
own alternate. AS the harvest rush.
Is over all can doubtless attend. Fort
Scott is . fine city. In the most dense
y populated part of Kansas, and il
viii be we'll worth any9De's time t.
make It = visit. :
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20
L. Worth the Money.

For somebody to pay $25 or $50
for chicken is not remarkable
circumstance. except to those who
have no correct knowledge regarding
what a fowl that sells for such q
figure is worth. The people who
spend their money in this way know
what they are about, while those who
smoker at them for 80 doing simply
make display of ignorance which
can be pitied, but with which it
would De worse than useless to hold
any argument.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

List of transfers of lands and lots in Barton
County Kansas, for the week ending July 18th
1900:
j K Andrews to Anna Rabenseffner, lots
to Ii inclusive, block Is Olmitz. -...-..$ 155 %
D C Barrows to Church Trustees lot Z,
block 2, Gaiatia-- 70 NJ
Edwin F Benner to Shark, Or 26-
Barton Co. to L Copple lot ., block 60,
Great Bend %
E Couple to Geo Waterbury, lot Is, blk
60. Great Bend % W
Barton County to John Harris, lots and
10 block 2, IreIands addn to Great Bend IA
John Harms to Soke Soken. n w or r.
1911 wv W
ar io-is-i5 - ..... sss 90
n jerks to James Allison. the undi-
vfded or of n or of 20, and hf
bF 17-9O-l5 .----- Ola %
John Mayer to August Rowe, N w Or OF
block Is. Laderty add to Great Bend . %
A csmesery, Great Bend ....... 90 90
United States Edward Gerretts. NV
ar xx-11-J1 40 W
Mary A webber 70 A H Jennison. Nwqr
1o-1e.1o w
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20

Death claimed Little Marguerite, the
two year old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Bakehouse. at 2:15 Thursday
morning. The little one was afflicted
with summer complaint and fever.
The funeral will probably be held Sun
day afternoon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20

Will Hooper is back to Great Ben,
again, and has taken position witt
the Great Bend Furniture Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20
Soaley Leg.

Scaley leg is very unsightly. and
the cause of much annoyance to fowls
afflicted with it. A teaspoonful of
sulphur and few drops of kerosene
mixed with as much lard will prove
a cure if applied few times.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20

Ed Van Pelt finished his wheat
cutting Wednesday of this week. He
gathered lot of it with goodwill.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20

That bear show. which found few
philanthrophically inclined people
here last Tuesday, intended to be bill
ed for Dundee and Dartmouth but by
mistake drove into Great Bend and
EllinwoOd.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20

The Stafford County Fair Associa.
ton Is preparing for big time. This
Office is in re .eipt of their speed pro
gram, which provides for purses to
the amount of near ST. 600 The Stat
ford fair will be held at st. Johu
August 20. 80 and 3lst.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20

a real, sure enough bath tub was
shipped into McCracken and set up
for use the other day. and the Nc
Cracker Enterprise almost had q
duck>it over this new McCracken en-.
terprise. Now if they can only pur-
suade Al Start to take a bath and
look pleasant, the town ought to be
happy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20

Black Dfamo On da for Gold Nuggets.
Coal has been discovered near Daw-
son. The owner of the mine probably
will be willing. thinks the Chicago Rec
ord, to exchange his product for gold
of equal weight.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20

]. Lindas g. Co. will open a lumber
and hardware establishment at Albert.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20

Elmer Epperson cells us to an
nounce that the band will give an
open air concert in the park Saturday
evening, the 81. But we are mot to
say anything about reorganized."
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20

A prairie fire burned over a lot of
hay land on the Cheyenne bottoms,
Monday afternoon. Look out for
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20

Orie Dawson and Harry Turck g
families, who are visiting in Boston.
Mass, are reported as. being quaren-
tined for diphtheria.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20

Farm Poultry, published at Boston
Mass, gives the date of the next
Barton Coucty Poultry Show-Jan.
% to 26, 1901-and will publish a
list of awards. IF you want good
poultry journal Farm Poultry will
fiji the hill
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20

E. D. Isern and Miss Lydia Mellies,
both of Ellinwood, procured mar
riage license on the 18th inst. The
wedding is to occur the coming week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20

Married, by Probate Judge Breeder
Pawnee Rock, Kans and Miss Mar
tina F. Williamson of N3wtonviIle,
Indiania
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20

Omer Dotson has quit the Furniture
business and gone back to farming.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20
An Arm Crushed.

While working with a threshing
machine, on Sam Gwinn's place, west
of town, Tuesday forenoon, Dell
to catch himself got an arm in one
of the pulleys on the machine, crush-
ing it horribly from the elbsw to the
wrist, breaking the bones like 80
much straw. Doctors Connect and
Morrison dressed tina injury, and hope
that the arm will not have to be am
DCtated.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20
J SCHOOL NOTICE.


"a = AoAS@Aoy Wy W. wv - Re A~ss II
For power. of District meeting see Page 81. Sec.
50, School Laws of 1899.
ORDER OF BUSINESS.
l. Call to order at 2 p. m. by
director. IF director is absent,
elect q chairman.
II. Minutes of Last annual and of
all special meetings read and
approved
Ill Annual report of treasurer
read and adopted.
~. Reading and adoption of an
nual report of clerk.
V. Election clerk for three years.
vi. Election of Director and
treasurer to fill vacancies, if any.
VII. Qualification of officers
elected.
VIII. Length of school term.
TX. Levy tax for school purposes.
x. Determine upon furniture and
fixtures to he purchased aud re.
pairs to be made.
XII. Reading and approval of
minutes of meeting.
XII. Adjournment.
If vacancies are to be filled, the
directors term should expire in 1901
and the treasurers in 1902.
The oath of Office should be admin
istered before the meeting adjaurns.
The treasurer, if elected should
furnish bond to oe approved by
Director and Clerk before taking the
oath.
The annual meeting should zee
that all reports made are correct.
The district Treasurer is required
by law to make an itemized report of
all money received and paid out by
him, and show vouchers for the same.
The district Treasurer cannot law
fully pay out district money except
on an order from the clerk, signed by
the director.
School boards should refuse to con.
tract with any teacher whose certifi
cate expires before the close of the
term.
BUILDINGS AND FURNITURE.
The school house and furniture and
the outhouses should be thoroughly
inspected and the board instructed to
make necessary repairs.
1t is the duty of the patrons of q
school to see that the room where
their children are receiving their
education be made as comfortable
and attractive as possible.
Every school room should have q
good slate black board and an una
bridged dictionary.
SUGGESTIONS TO THE DISTRICT CLERK.
1, Make all reports complete and
accurate.
| 2. The school census must include
the names of all persons between the
age of 5 and Fl residing in the dis
trict on the last day of June. You
cannot get this from the teachers
register.
8. IF the district clerk does not
make his report to the county super
intendent the district will lose itl
state fund. If the tax levy ia moi
reported by August 25, be is liable t.
a fine of $50 90.
4. As soon a teacher Is hired in
form me on the proper blank.
5. The annual report should be
sent to the County Superintendent
within two weeks of the annua
meeting
g. Please read this circular at tn
annual school meeting.
SUGGESTIONS TO THE DIST. TREAS.
1. The treasurer should have il
his book an itemized account of al
; receipts and expenditures from Jun
J 80, 1899 to June 80, 1900.
2. IF you. have paid out NOR
money than you have received. mar
"Pald from private funds" in til
r 18th item and subtract from tn
18th item The 9th and IA item
: will balance it your report is correc
3. Your report must balance wit
q the clerks report, and everythin
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20

residence on the 18th inst, James
D. Upton of Great Bend, and Miss
Lnella L. Grounds. of Cedarvale,
Kansas
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20
happy.

When we hear strong able bodied
man, with no wife or children to sup.
port, and who permits his aged moth
or to receive public aid from the coun~
ty, talking about Mckinley prosperi>
ty'' we wonder if the rest of the
republicans of this city don't wish ne
was less loud in his political profes.
sions, or more manly in his fillal duties.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20

W, III. Grant and H. E. Bcnte wer
up from the east side, Thursday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20

Miss Ollie Rea was favored with
surprise party Monday evening.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20

Mrs. Emily Frier mother of Frank
Hartman, aged about 48 years. of Russ
sell, Kansas, was visiting with the
HaImons, near Galatla, died on the
morning of the 18th, about o clock.
She was in bed with Mrs. Harmon.
and the latter hearing the old lady
making q peculiar noise. tried to
arouse her, but she was dead. A coro
Eer's jury was summoned, and the
above facts brought out. The verdict
of the jury was that the woman
''came to her death by health failure.
Gustin. w. 81. Varah, j. Wilcons
A. L. Gustin. Geo. c. Barrows and
Mike Valerius.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20
Farmers Protect Yourselves.

It costs but little to insure your
grain. either in stack or granary
Call and see US. O. W. DAWSON
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20

When a cstDnce gets the taste of a
young chick. better load up the shot
gun and have it handy. There is no
other cure.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20

Why not have dressed poultry
and egg department in the next
Poultry Show?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20

Be sure and notify this ofice IL you
fail to receive your DEMocRArregu.
larry.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.
Band concert in the park Saturday

Band concert in the park Saturday
night.
Rain is needed. to make fall plow.
ing go.
Sandhill plums are coming into
market.
Corn sold on this market at As cents
Thursday.
Remember the printer, when you
market that wheat.
For RENr-A room house. Ems
quire of T. 81. Butler.
The printers are at work on the
County Fair Catalogue.
Two months until county fair dates.
Get something ready to exhibit.
W, II. Grant and H. E. Brnte were
up from the east side, Thursday.
Miss Ollie Rea was favored with q
surprise party Monday evening.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20

There are now a dozen or more
pseple in and around Great Bend
raising Belgian hare. Have any of
you all tried them on the table? Or,
do you all consider your product too
valuable to eat! Give US your ex-
perience.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20

There has not been near enough
spring chickens to supply the de-
mand- at good prices-in Great Benz
the past month.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20

Two months until county fair dates
Get something ready to exhibit.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20

The printers are at work on the
County Fair Catalogue.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20

For RENr-A room house. En-
quire of T. 81. Butler.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20

Remember the printer, when you
market that wheat.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20

Corn sold on this market at As cents
/ lnu
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-07-20

Rain is needed. to make fall pillow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-27
COLLEGE COMMANDMENTS
TRUSTEES AT WESLEYAN DECLARE IN
FAVOR OF LIMITED CoEDUoATIoN.

Middletown Conn. June 26s-rhe annual meeting
of the Alumni Association OF Wesleyan University
held this morning, George D. Beattys, of
Brooklyn. N. 7. presiding. The trustees of the
university sent 8 committee OF three composed of
Mr.. Walhey. Bishop Upham and the Rev. F. NJ
North. all Of New-York. to the meeting, for the
purpose Of ascertaining the feeling OF the alumni
in the matter of coeducation.
The trustees at their meeting this afternoon de-
clared themselves in favor Of limited coeducation.
By emphatic though not unanimous vote they
adopted Professor Winchesters report. with three
amendments. One amendment provides for raising
the percentage Of women TO be admitted TO the
college from fifteen to twenty per cent; also the
paragraph providing for special chapel exercises for
women stricken out. and the final amendment
recommendations relating 10 membership in the
Phi Beta Kappa Society, which provides that not
more than one-fourth of the women in the gradual
ing class be elected in any be left to the
society to settle for itself.
At the meeting Of the alumni association George
Rev Herbert WeIch. 81, Of Mddietown, were
Board Joseph S Stout, Of New-York; D. ward
Northrop. of Middletown: Cephas B. Rogers OF
Merden; John E. Andrus, OF Yonkers; l. 7. Woos-
ter, of Seymour; the Rev. j. NJ. King of Phade-
phia. and the Rev. DR.. D. NJ Mills. of Elmra n.
y. gift Of stocks and bonds to the amount of
$3.50, from Mrs. Elizabeth J. Meade, Of Stamford,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-27
TENTH STORY FIRE PUT OUT
CHIEF CROKER's MEN UNABLE TO SEND
WATER ABOVE THE NINTH.

Traffic in Broadway was blocked for more
than hour last evening by fire which
started in the twelve story building at No 594
the east side OF the street, between Prince
and East Houston SITS, and running through
to Crosby-st. At the time of It's discov-
cry the fire blazing fercely on the tenth
floor, occupied by John Donat & Co., manu-
facturers of straw goods A second alarm was
speedily turned in by Chief Croker
The height of the building prevented the effec-
tive use Of water tower which failed to send
stream above the ninth floor and individual
lines Of hose had to be made use Of IN the build
ing itself and from adjoining roofs. Despite
the efforts Of the men, the blaze communicated
with the eleventh and twelfth floors and at one
time the whole block seemed to be threatened
Not since the fire in the building of the Home
Life Insurance Company, at warren-st and
Broadway have the fremen encountered so seri
Gus blaze in the upper part Z a lofty building
The loss is estimated at s. 0)O about $4,000
Of which will fall the building and the re-
mainder on its occupants. Those who suffered
chiefly are John Donat & Co. tenth floor; Zenan
Brothers. eleventh floor, and Berwanger Kraus
& Dressauer twelfth floor. Occupants of some
of the lower floors suffered from water
The blaze was confined chiefly to the Crosby-s
side of the structure. No. 124 of that street.
Chief Croker said after the fire that the bIa 20
was one Of the most difficult that the Fire De-
partment has had to contend with in a long
time He said that it caused by the fire
proof quality of the building. This fireproof
quality made the fire excessively hot and drove
back the fremen again and again. They per-
sisted however in going into the roaring fur
mace, and finally conquered. Chief Croker also
said that if it had not been for the fireproof
quality Of the building it is possible that the
entire block would have been burned. He said
that at one time he thought the block was
doomed
Chief Croker praised Engine Companies Nos
and hai eff and c,Iricly ri
and also praised Hook and Ladder Companies
Nos and 90