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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-18
Holds Record as Omce-Ho,t

Holds Record as Omce-HoAtder.
In spite of the rival claims of Ohio
1t is asserted that New Jersey can
truthfully boast the possession of the
champion office-holder of the country
In point of service. His name is
Thomas 81. Hughes, and for A consec-
utive years he has served as clerk of
his school district. In addition to his
political record Mr.. Hughes has just
been elected for his forty-fifth consec-
utive term as secretary Of the West
Cape May Presbyterian Sunday school.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-18
WILL QUIT BUSINESS.
j. Ogden Armour to Retire from the Man
agemeet of the Vast
Interests.

Chicago, Jan. Alt is current that
all of the Armour interests will be
formed into a corporation and that
j. Ogden Armour will retire from the
management of the vast investments.
1t is said that the young man@believes
that the property has reached a de-
velopment where it will run of its
own force, under the direction of the
men whom the elder Armour trained
In his service and who have had the
practical management ever since his
illness.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-18

New York, Jan. 13.-Robert Max
well Martin, formerly colonel in the
in this city yesterday. He was one
of Morgan's men and was the author
of the plot to abduct Vice President
johnson on his way to the Inaugural
ton. He went to Louisville in dis
guise and with John w. Headley,
recently secretary of the state of
Kentucky, formed the plot. Only the
accidental change of plans prevented
the scheme being carried out. John
son passed through Louisville by boat
instead of by stage, as had been ar
ranged and thus escaped the plot
tiers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-18
What Becomes of tho Pennies

There were coined last year at the
United States mints &c. s33, 700 bronze
cents. The number was almost large
enough to supply every inhabitant
with one of these useful coins. The
mints turned out more cents last
year than ever before, but they have
not been inactive in preceding years.
The cents which are in circulation
seldom are much worn. They disap-
pear somehow before they have had
time to get rubbed smooth as nickels
and. silver coins do. What becomes OF
the cents Is : great mystery.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-18

South Carolina's Farm Labor Law.
= The existing South Carolina law as
to contracts for farm labor contains
provisions which resemble somewhat
the English labor legislation of a by
gone day. If q farmland obligates
himself to do q certain work for a
certain time he cannot break the con-
tract unless he is prepared to go to
Jail. It is provided also that if any
one shall knowingly employ q laborer
in any kind of work or service who is
under contract with another he shall
be liable to fine and imprisonment.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-18
THINKS HILL THE MAN.
bird 8. C0ler In Washington q Mission
to Democratic Senators-His Optimis-
tic View of Situation.

Washington. Jan. 14.-Bird S. Coler,
comptroller of New York city, was
here and saw nearly all the demo-
cratic senators. He told some of
them that David B. Hill was an
avowed candidate for nomination as
president. Others knew it already.
He declared that Senator Hills friends
were at work all over the country
and that when the time came to name
the next national ticket there would
be practically no opposition to Mr..
Hill.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-18
THE JOINT NOTE SIGNED.
The Chinese Peace Commissioners Finally
Ahx Their Signatures to the Document
"A Thousand Boxers Killed.

Pekin, Jan. 1.-THE joint note of
the powers has finally been signed
by the Chinese peace commissioners.
Prince Ching signed Saturday and Ii
Hung Chang, who is better, signed it
yesterday.
Most of the. ENJOYS received word
from their governments that the ne
gotiations must be conducted in Pc
kin, on the ground that for various
reasons other places suggested would
be Objectionable.
It is again reported here that the
allies are preparing to enter the
province of Shan ST. A French force
is reported to have defeated body
of boxers west of Paotingfu, killing
1000.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-18
Growth of the United Kingdom.

Or0Wtn OF CHe On1teu h1uguOn.
The United States is not the only
nation that has made great record
for expansion and development dur
ing the last hundred years. The Unit
ed Kingdom of Great Britain and Ire
land has also grown and progressed,
in a remarkable degree. Other coun-
tries have made records, also, but not
TO compare with those of the two
great English-speaking nations. On
January 1, 1901, the United Kingdom
came into existence.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-18
Duke Henry Should BE Content.

Duke Henry Should Be Content.
Duke Henry, who left Holland in
disgust at his treatment by the
Dutch states general, should put a
curb on his bad temper. He is cha
grined because the grant of $50, 900 q
year for his PERSONAL support was
not passed without dissenting voice
and because he was refused the title
be thankful that the grant was passed
at all. On the whole Duke Henry is
enc of the lucldest young men alive.
He is to marry the most charming and
beautiful Of girl queens.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-18

Verdict Returned Against Mrs. Kennedy.
Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. 14.-After
spending five hours taking testimony
a coroner's jury late Saturday after
noon returned a verdict finding that
Mrs. Lulu Prince Kennedy killed her
husband and recommended that she
be held. Mrs. Kennedy took the YER
dict with complete composure, war
rant was at once sworn out and the
woman was held in accordance With
the verdict.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-18
where Flour L. 045 . Sack.

Victoria, B. c., Jan. 13.-According
to kilograms which reached Skagway
prior to the sailing of the steamer
Danube there is food shortage at
Circle City and on the lower Yukon,
amounting almost to a famine in GER
tain commodities. Flour is held at
SIS per sack and is purchasable only
from men with outfits, the stores
having run out. Butter, bacon, sugar
and rice are not obtainable at any
price.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-18
FRIGHTFUL EXPERIENCE.
Mrs. Cyrus Taylor, Wife Of q Wealthy In
diana Farmer, Resuscitated After
Being Laid Out for Dead.

Brazil, Ind, Jan. 1.-THE coming
to life of Mrs. Cyrus Taylor. wife of
an afiuent farmer residing west of
here has created sensation. The
physicians pronounced Mrs. Taylor
dead, and her burial robe was placed
on her and preparations were made
for her funeral, but before the under
taker arrived she came to life, and is
growing stronger. She realized what
was being done, but was unable to
speak.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-18
MOB AT LEAVENWORTH.


Leavenworth, Kan, Jan. 14.-Miss
Eva May Roth, young lady, was at
tackled on South Broadway Saturday
night, and F. Ed Alexander, a young
negro known as "Bud'' Alexander, is
under arrest, charged with the at
tempted crime. A mob formed to
lynch him, but when it reached the
county Jail he had been taken to the
state penitentiary.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-18
Minor State News.

A man at Sterling, 50 years old, re-
Gently married his eighth wife, a girl
of 20.
There are 36,444 members of the
A. o. U. w. in Kansas, gain of about
5000 during 1900.
Senator Al Henley, of Douglas, is
in favor of utilizing convict labor on
the roads and will introduce a bill to
that effect.
The Independent Salt company will
drill eight salt wells near Hutchinson
and erect a plant to cost $150,O00
Work will begin at once.
The Farmers Alliance Insurance
company, which closed it's state con-
vention at Mcpherson last week, was
organized IL years ago. 1t has about
$4,000 policy-holders and a surplus of
$4,000 in the treasury.
E. B. Jewell, of Wichita, is in To-
peka to push bill appropriating $780,
600 to build mansion in Topeka for
the use of the governor. His plan
is to buy ground fronting the capitol
square and heat the house from the
statehouse plant.
Alvan and Dan Munsell. father and
son, while returning from their days
work at night were held up and
robbed by three masked men at Thir-
teenth street and Washington avenue
in Kansas City, and compelled to give
up their valuables.
Mrs. Mary Lappey,. so years old,
was found dead at her home in Olathe.
She was the second white woman to
come to that section in 1887 and had
been Familiarity known as AUNT
Mary" For many years past she had
been living in solitude.
On Christmas James Oliver, of Bur-
lingame, received a check for 500
from Miss Helen Gould. When the
late Jay Gould was a lad Mr.. Oliver
was his school teacher, and every
Christmas Miss Helen sends the old
gentlemen reminder of this asso-
citation with her father
The state bankers association has
appointed a committee to draft bill
providing that the idle funds of the
state shall be lent to banks that will
offer the highest rates of interest for
it, the loans to be secured by deposits
of state, county or United States
bonds, upon the approval of the exec
utive council.
DIR. John P. Wood, of Coffeyville,
the physician who celebrated his
ninety-ninth birthday anniversary
recently, has decided to take the lee
ture platform early this coming
spring. He will lecture at first on
Longevity" DIR. Wood is probably
the oldest practicing physician in the
world.
Ed Metz, deputy sheriff of Reno
county, in attempting to board a
Missouri Pacific passenger train at
Hutchinson, fell between the cars and
had both legs cut off by the wheels,
which passed completely over them.
He will probably die.
Miss Lillian Kelsey, aged Is, and
George Berry, aged 1s. eloped from
Kansas City and were married at
Leavenworth. Miss Kelsey was at
tending high school.
A scandal has crept out on the new
police regime selected to close joints
at Topeka and City Jailer Grubbs Re
signed to avoid an inquiry.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-18
The End Not in Signs.

England's South African war is one
very important piece of work which
the nineteenth century pushed off on
the twentieth. A few months ago the
indications pointed to the end of the
conflict long before the holidays, but
not many prophets are now rash
enough to predict that it will be end
ed before the close of 1901.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-18
Monument to Edwin NJ. Stanton

Monument to Edwin NJ. Stanton.
An attempt is being made to revive
the project of monument to Edwin
NJ. Stanton, secretary of war in Pres
ident Lincoln's cabinet, at his native
town, Stubenville, o. A monument
was suggested at the time of Stanton's
death, but failed through lack of suf-
ficient money to carry it out.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-18

President Mckinley Able to Drive Out.
Washington, Jan. 14.-President Nc
Kinley was SO much improved In
health yesterday that he was able to
go out for q short drive. It Is ex-
pected that few days win see him
again able to. attend to business
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-18
Italy Contributed One-Fourth.

Italy Contributed One Fourth.
OF the total number of immigrants
entering the United States within the
past year Italy contributed nearly
one-fourth. Perhaps it is this cir
cumstance that has given the present
winter it's Italian aspect.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-18
A New Political Club

Grover Cleveland, David B. Hill,
Daniel s. Lamont, William F. Sheehan,
William C. Whitney, Jacob A. Canter
and other democrats are, it is an
nounced, to become members of the
Samuel j. Tilden club that was or
ganized in New York city. The club
will seek to exercise a national in
fIueuce
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-18
To Cross Atlantic in Four Days.

To Cross Atlantic In Four Days.
An ocean deerhound is being built
to cross the Atlantic in four days. 1t
will soon be that passenger can
make the trip in such short time
that he will be able to retain some
thing of the farewell banquet with
which he started.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-18
Rich from Corporation Fees.

Trenton, N. j., Jan. 14.-In the an
nual report of the state board of as
SCISSORS, which has just been submitted
to the New Jersey legislature. it is
stated that 6,065 corporations, or
gained under the laws of the state of
New Jersey, have paid into the treas
ury during the last year the sum of
So O51. 2O9.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-18

Killed Herself Because She Was Blind.
Chicago, Jan. s12.lMargarets Doho-
van, 20 years old. drank carbolic acid
and died at the home of her aunt
here. Her eyesight had been failing
for two years and the physicians told
her. there was no hope for her ever
seeing again.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-18
TOPICS OF THE DAY.

Enormous Stay-at-HOme Vote.
It is estimated that 6,5OO,OO0 voters
remained away from the polls at the
recent election. The stay-at-homes
ranged from two per cent. in Indiana
to 81 per cent. in South Carolina and
Mississippi.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-18
sioux, City Out of western League.

Sioux City, Ia, Jan. 1.-THE re-
port that Sioux City is out of the
Western Baseball league is confirmed.
Manager Beau says the franchise has
been transferred to Minneapolis anr
that he win manage the team.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-18

Reading, Pa, Jan. 13.@Thea strike
of the employees of the United Trac-
ton company, which was inaugurated
last Tuesday, came to an end Satur-
day, the board of arbitration having
granted nearly every demand made
by the strikers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-18
He,pht at which Ducks Fly.

By means of large kites with cross
wires New Jersey man has measured
the altitude at which ducks fly. Af-
ter many observations he has fixed
the average height at 1900 feet, and
the speed at 47h miles an hour.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-18
Federal Expenditures Per Capita.

In 1871 the per capita expenditure
by the federal government was 40
cents. It has gradually risen until in
1900 it was $3.50. In 1880 the per cap
tia expenditure was $1.60. In that
year the private wealth of the nation
was $7,135,7s0,22s and it's products
were worth $1,o29, 106,7 1913. In 1900
the nations wealth had increased to
1914, O00, 000, 600 and its products to $751;
222. 57O.939.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-18

Catlettsburg, KY, Jan. 12.-Pigeon
river is II feet above low water and
is rising at the rate Of foot an
hour. Fully IS miles on either side
Of the river is given up to wheat
fields and these are submerged
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-18
Patterson May Succeed woleott.

Denver. Col, Jan. 14.-Ex-Gov. Alva
Adams issued q letter in which he
withdraws from the senatorial con-
test and urges his supporters to vote
for Thomas NJ. Patterson. This is
regarded by the Patterson followers
as insuring his election.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-18

The American Book company, which
was eliminated from Kansas by the
passage of the state uniform Textbooks
law by the populist legislature of 1897
has opened headquarters at Topeka
to secure the repeal of that law, OF
to tack on amendments which will
destroy the uniformity idea.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-18
NOTED CHARACTER DEAD.

Col. Robert Martin, an Ex-Confederate
Who Was in the Plot to Kidnap An
drew johnson, Passes Away.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-18
KANSAS ITEMS CONDENSED.
Native Kansan. =, Ier,.,ator,-

Native Kansans are coming to the
front as statesmen. This legislature
contains more men born in the Sun
flower state than any previous legis-
Iature. A few years ago a native
kansan as legislator was curiosi-
ty. At first only one of them scored
Then another crept in. Things got
to rolling their way and now there
are Is of them in the legislature
senators. and IS members of the
house. The native Kansas senators
are: Allen. of Doniphan; Caldwell, of
bourbon; Leidy, of Butler; Sponable,
OF johnson, and Wulfekuhler, of
Leavenworth. The native Kansans in
the house are: Adams, of Butler;
Belts, of Butler; Davis, of Bourbon;
Emmons. of Riley; Hayden, of Ne
maha; McKeever, of Shawnee; Mich
OILS, of Woodson; Killing, of Douglas;
Sarbach, of Jackson; Slawson, of
Crawford; Ward, of Wallace; Weldon,
OF Clark, and Willis, of Wilson.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-18
Tried 1,7OO Suits in Six Years.

The district court of appeals, south
ern Kansas division, adjourned sine
die at Wichita on the Sth. This makes
the finale to an eventful term of six
years, during which time the court
disposed of some 1,700 cases. There
were still about 400 cases to be dis
posed of in this division, but they
will be certified to the supreme court.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-18
step-AIother Was Also Arrested.

Miss Cora Frost, who was the prin-
cipal witness for the state in serious
criminal case against her father at
Fort Scott and who suddenly disap-
peared when the case was called for
trial, was arrested in Joplin and
brought back. She said her STEP
mother induced her to leave and Mrs.
Frost was arrested.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-18
Reckless Act Drove Her Insane,

Mrs. Schievel, of Fleming, pointed a
"didn 't-know-it-was-load shotgun
at Harry Dievers and pulled the trig-
ger, the young man falling dead at her
feet. The woman was completely
Frustrated and has become a raving
maniac.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-18

Joseph Butler, a democratic legisla-
tor from Wyandotte, will introduce
bill to repeal the woman suffrage
law. He says the advent of women in
Kansas politics has proved a dismal
failure.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-19
Enjoyed Themselves.

One Of the most pleasant parties
ever given in this vicinity was the
opening ball given by Winton Court,
1. o. F. at the opening Of their new
hall Friday evening. Nearly thirty
couples from this city attended the
opening and all report a pleasant
time. Music was furnished by Wag-
ner's orchestra and Fred Bysche did
the prompting. At II o'clock the
ladies served most palatable lunch,
which feature greatly enhanced the
occasion.
The new hall is a neat and commO-
dious place, 30x50, floored with hard
wood. Neat ante and cloak rooms
are provided and altogether is an
honor to the erectors. 1t will be'used
for lodge purposes and amusements,
On the opening evening the hall was
beautifully decorated with greens and
bunting and well lighted. The people
of our neighbOring city are to be con-
graduated on this new venture
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-19
An Early Wedding.

Yesterday morning at O'Clock
Rev. Marsh of the Presbyterian church
pronounced the words that made DR.
Henry e. Wunder and Miss Aimee
Bale, man and wife. Only immediate
members and few friends of the
family were present. After the cere
mony a wedding breakfast was serv
ed, after which the young couple left
for a short trip to ST. Paul, Mime
apolis and other cities. On their re-
turn they assume their residence al
Two Harbors.
1t affords the MINER much pleasure
to join almost the entire population
of Ely in wishing the DR.. and his es
timable bride unlimited happines in
this their new life. During the resi-
dence of DR., Wunder in this city. five
years or more, in his position as assis.
tant to DR.. Shipman at the hospital
he made friends of all with whom he
came in contact, and many were the
regrets expressed when three months
ago he decided to locate at Two Har
bOrs where he at present ills valued
position with DR.. Budd and the D. s
1. r.
The bride has resided among us fol
six years and during that time has
always been prominent member of
society. Musical circles in particular
will miss the accomplished ability OF
Miss Bale, as it can be truthfully said
she was one of the few successful and
finished musicians, ever ready and
willing to do her share towards enter.
tanning party or assisting IA worthy
cause. She numbers her friends by
the list of acquaintance. In her re-
moval to Two Harbors, Ely loses one
of its most charming daughters and
the port city is to be congratulated
upon the acquisition of DR.. WundeI
and his charming bride.
Again we will say. may they be ever
happy and prosperous and in the
words of toast at the banquet tend.
cred the DR.. on the eve of his depart.
ure from this city several weeks ago
May your shadow never grow less
And W(u)nders never cease"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-19
A Good Company.

The Myrtle Vinton company which
is holding forth az the Opera house
this week is giving general satisfact
ion. Miss Vinton is an artist and
her roles are all that could be desired
She is supported by an excellent
company of ladies and gentlemen.
This makes the second visit of the
Myrtle VintOn company to this city
and the engagement have been NUT
ually satisfactory to the theatre
goers and the company. Tonight
and tomorrow night they produce
especially strong dramas. The
specialties put on between the acts
are exceptionally good. We can
truthfully say this is the best COM
pany that has appeared here for a
year, or since their last visit.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-19
Mrs, Dennis Dead.

Mrs. Emily Dennis, who has made
her home in this city for about seven
years, died Wednesday evening at hel
residence of heart troubles. Mrs,
Dennis was taken violently i'll shortly
after noon Wednesday and grew con
stantIy worse until six o'clock whet
she expired. She is sister of Manag
er John Pengilly of the Chandler
mine and leaves three sons and three
daughters to mourn the loss of ;
mother. The funeral will occur to
morrow afternoon from the NJ. E
church, Rev. Logan officiating.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-19
LAW SUPPLEMENT

With this issue we present our
readers with the full text of the laws,
amendments, etc, made by the legis-
lature which adjourned Il week ago.
The work is indeXed on the back page
thus making them easy of access.
Look them over carefully and preserve
the copy as it will come in handy.
The MINER is the first in this vicinity
to present the laws.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-19
To Marry.

Geo. Shistarich and Mary Rosman,
Jacob Volk and Katie Muhvich, Matt
Laustick and Mary Belais, Chas. O.
Miller and Katie Humakir and John
Grebenc and Annie Kral, secured
licenses to wed this week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-19

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Carmichael and
daughter were up from Biwabik Tues
day to attend the marriage of their
neice, Miss Aimee Bale.