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Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
TO PRISON FOR CONTEMPT.
Manila Court Deals Hsrshly with Gomez,
Leader of Labor Union and Abet-
tor of Insurgents.

Manila, Aug. 1.-DOminadnor Gomez.
president of the democratic labor
union, has been found guilty Of con-
tempt of court and sentenced to i'm
prisonment for six months. When the
union was declared bankrupt some
time ago upon investigation of its af-
fairs by the government, a newspaper
connected with it was suspended and
placed in the hands of receiver. Go
mez took it upon himself to republisb
the paper and was promptly arrested
upon the charge of contempt for which
he has just been sentenced. Gomez
was arrested in May last upon a charge
of embezzlement of funds from the
labor union, the government charging
that the money stolen was used tc
furnish arms and food to the fnsur-
gents of Rial province. The union
which has a membership of $4,000, has
always been closely allied with the ma
tional party and is strongly in sympa>
thy with the insurgents.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
Must Study Science of Soil.

Washington, Aug. 4.-Like the In
1ian, the old-fashioned farmer is
doomed. Hon. James Wilson, secre-
tary of agriculture, says his methods
are worn out. They must give way
to the wisdom of science. The farmer
of to-day is the scientific agricultur-
ist of tomorrow. People, he said.
might call these new-fangled ideas if
they wanted to, but they were sus-
tanned by facts. The farmer must
learn to make his ground yield tbs
most This knowledge he would never
gain unless he familiarized himself
with the science of the soil.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
~PHILIPPINE INSURGENTS.
A Report That They Are Organizing and
Drilling and That the Trouble in the
Islands Is Far from Over.

Victoria, B. c., Aug. 4.-W. G.
Deering, of Chicago, who arrived from
the orient by the steamer Tacoma, in
an interview given to a local paper,
says that although the people of the
United States may not be aware OF
the fact, the insurgents in the Phil
ippine islands are organizing apd
drilling and the trouble there is far
from over. He says filibusters are
continually landing arms on the
coasts and the patrol is looked upon
as a farce. Schooners laden with con-
tIaband goods have no difficulty in
running their cargoes." He also
says that many deserters from the
United States army and broken down
British and European soldiers are in
the rebel service.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
FELL INTO THE RIVER.
Section of the Bridge Over Wmametts
River at Portland Gave Way and
Several Were Drowned.

Portland, Ore, Aug. 1.-Over 100 peo-
pie were precipitated into the William
ette river yesterday by the breaking
OF section of the bridge. Rumors
Of large loss Of life are current,
though it is believed that not more
than few were drowned. Three per-
sons are known to have lost their lives.
Thousands of people had congregated
on the bridge to watch Clarence Lutz,
an armless man, swim the river, which
is about three-eighths of mile wide
The people crowded against the rail-
ing OF the passenger track of the
bridge, which is an old structure. Just
after Lutz reached shore small por-
ton Of the walk gave way and pre-
cipitated a mass of people on to a
boat house moored under the bridge.
Many people slid of the boat house
into the river, but it is thought that
most all were picked up by the dozens
4 small boats in the vicinity.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
MRS. KELLEY IN cANADA.
The wife OF the Maa Much Wanted In
Missouri Reaches the Side of
Her H0sbsnd,

N1agara-on-the-Lake Ont, Aug. L.
Mrs. Blanche Kelley, wife of Daniel ].
Kelley, who is under indictment in
Missouri on the charge Of legislative
boodling, has arrived here from JEFF
ferson City, Mo-, where she went to
present letters alleged to have been
peceived by Kelley from former Lieut.
Gov. Lee, of Missouri, in the trial of
three state senators under Indictment
on Doodle charges. The trials were de-
>layed and Mrs. Kelley was subpoenaed
as a witness before the Cole county
Mo-, grand jury. A similar subpoena
was issued for her to appear before
the St. Louis grand jury, but was not
served, as she could not be found.
Mr.. Kelley stated that his wife will
not return to st. Louis or Jefferson
City until the bribery cases are called
for trial next month. There is a pos
sibility she may not return as a wit.
ness in the state Doodle trials.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
LOVED FREEDOM BETTER.
Three Prisoners Escaped from Jail at Sid
ney. Neb.. Leaving Endear-
ing Note to Sheriff.

Sidney, Neb., August 4.-Three pris-
oners escaped from the county Jail
here shortly after midnight. They
pried open the big lockbox in the steel
cage and then secured with a wire
the key which opens the paddock on
the door of the cage. They cut hole
in the ceiling, passed through an at
tic and cut an aperture in the Jail roof,
slid down the iron pipe and left for
parts unknown. The three thieves
who escaped are William Linn, Tom
Murray and Ed Warner. The two for
mer had done time in the Nebraska
penitentiary. A reward of $500 has
been offered for their capture and
everything is being done for their ap-
prehension. They left an interesting
letter for the sheriff couched in very
endearing language and winding up
that they loved freedom better than q
term in the state bastile.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
Keystone opened by a Drawing.

Pawnee, Ok, Aug. 1.-The new town
of keystone, at the junction Of the
Cimmaron and Arkansas rivers, has
been opened by lot drawing. A COM
mittee of persons, four from Texas.
two each from Kansas, Missouri and
Arkansas and one each from Oklahoma
and the Indian territory, conducted
the drawing. at which $500 lots were
awarded. Nearly 1900 people, camped
in tents along the river, attended the
drawing Several thousand persons in
different states paid $50 apiece for a
chance for a lot A provisional city
government has been established.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
PRESBYTERIAN GROWTH.
Stated Clerk Roberts Places the Total
Membership of the Church in the United
States at 1.O67,477,

Paterson, N. J., Aug. 4.-Rev w. H
Roberts, stated clerk of the general
assembly, has issued the figures of the
Presbyterian church for 1903. The
most striking feature is the falling off
in the number of ordinations. The
number was 200 in 1898 but there were
only 1874 this year, or 50 fewer than
the ordinations for 1902, when the
number reached 236. The total mem
bership, however, shows steady growth.
1t was 975,877 in 1898 and at present
is E06? All
In finance steady growth is shown.
For home missions the amount given
last year was 81 ,293,321, the largest in
the history of the denomination. The
amount for foreign missions nearly
equaled the record and was $905, ,OS9.
There was given to colleges $405,0
The Los Angeles assembly cost $94 1000.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
LAND TAX A GOOD THING.
Dean C. Worcester. just Home from the
Philippines. Speaks Hopefully of
Economic Conditions.

San Francisco, Aug. Dean G.
Worcester. Philippine commissioner,
one of the men entrusted with the
task of establishing a civil govern
xnent in the islands, has arrived here
on his way home to Vermont. He
reports that the terrible cattle pest has
been stamped out, that cholera and
bubonic plague have been effectively
dealt with, that the insular govern
ment is making permanent improve
ments and defraying all its expenses
on the proceeds of reduced import
eostums duty and that the land tax is
solving the problem of revenues for
provincial and municipal government
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
PLANS OF THE ARMOURS.
They VIII Operate Several Electric Roads
Furnished with Power from q Plant
Controlling the Platte River.

Omaha, Neb.. Aug. According to
reports that leave little room for de-
Dial, the Armour Packing company
will soon own and be operating an
electric line stretching from Kansas
City to st. Joseph, thence to Omaha
and on north to Sioux City. In addi-
ton the company will have its own
power furnished by plant controlling
The Platte river either at Fremont or
Columbus. Further, the Armours will
have the controlling interest in the
street railways of all four cities. If
the plan works out as well as the pres
e1t indications promise, the Armours
will have considerable power above
their own needs to place on the mar
ket. and they are expected to derive
an income from traffic in freight and
passengers on their electric line be-
yond their own carrying needs.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
ROBBED OF HER JEWELS.
HRS. Samuel Parker. of Honolulu. Who
Wore Costly Gems at Ball, Is
Out $4,000.

Honolulu, Aug 3.-Mrs. Samuel
Parker has been robbed of $4,000
worth of jewelry, consisting chiefly
of diamonds and rubies and solitaire
studs. She wore the jewels on Satur-
day night at reception held to signal
ize the opening of a new hotel. Sew
eral hours later the thief or thieves
entered her home and stole many of
the gems she had displayed Mrs.
Parker, who is the wife of Col. Samuel
Parker, one of the wea1thiest men in
Hawaii, was the widow of J. X. Camp
bell, who left her one-third of his $4.-
000, 900 estate. She was married to Col
Parker about year and half ago,
on the same day her eldest daughter
was welded to Prince David.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
INCREASE OF LUNACY
England and Germany Alarmed
Over the Appalling Statistics.
England and Wales Alone There Are
$4,000 Lunatics and In Berlin There
Are 3.6O0-WhiskXand Hunger
Largely Responsible.

EOndOn, Aug. 4.-England has been
staggered by the appalling. increase of
insanity reported by the hllacy COM
mission. Under so years of age there
Ire about $4,000 1unatics in England
Ind Wales to-day. In 1859 the pro-
portion of lunatics to the population
vas 1 in 536. To-day it is one in 293.
The increase in lunacy since 1894 is
Extraordinary. How far war is respon-
iible for the appalling increase is un-
Known. Students seeking to explain
he cause of the icnrease find drink ac-
,oYnts, for about a quarter of the total
eases among the men and about 10 per
cent. among the women. Physical
rather than direct mental cause is re-
sponsible for the great increase of in
sanity. Thirty-three per cent. of the
cases are attributable to disease. The
chief increase is found among the pau
per classes, whose lack of nourishment
causes tendency to disease and weak
ems the mind. The increase of lunacy
among the well-to-do classes is dis
proportionately larger than in 1859.
In Germany the enormous increase
IF insanity is arousing attention. Ber-
lin alone has $500 lupatics. Insanity is
Increasing faster than the population.
German alienists declare that intem-
perance is the most prolific cause of in
sanity. 1t is stated that Is per cent.
of all cases of mental disorders treated
in the state asylums are due to excess
sive beer and whisky drinking.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
READY TO PAY BACK.
Greene County, Pa. VIII Send Kansas
81 5000 Which Was Given to Its
Sufferers Years Ago.

Topeka, Kan, Aug. 3.-Some years
ago droughts and floods devastated a
portion of Pennsylvania and funds
were raised by public subscription for
the relief of the people there. Greene
county, Pa, was one of the counties
stricken and Kansas alone sent SIS 900
into that county to help the stricken
people. Now Greene county, through
its officials, has notified the Topeka
Commercial club that it is willing to
pay back the $4,000, provided the
money will be judiciously expended to
relieve the flood sufferers along the
Kaw valley. The proposition will no
doubt be accepted.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
NEGRO FIENDS.
They Search a Sick Youth for Money and.
Finding None, Delibera tely Mutt
late Him.

Hartford City, Ind, Aug. 4.-George
Hearshey, an invalid, aged 19, while
hunting squirrels on his fathers farm
near here at noon yesterday, was ap-
preached by two prowling negroes.
They grabbed the boy, searched his
clothing, for money and, finding none,
tore his clothing from hiIa. While one
negro held him another mutilated him
with knife. The boy succeeded in
reaching home. He told his story and
his father gave the alarm, mounted
horse and called for volunteers to
wreak vengeance on the fleeing ne
groes. Two hundred men and boys
Joined in the chase. Neighboring
farms and towns were warned by tele-
phone and the country was secured.
No trace of the negroes was found.
The hunt proceeded until nightfall.
Sheriff Morigal, with a detachment of
deputies and police, followed the mob
to prevent lynching if possible.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
UNUSUAL COURT PROCEEDING.
Thomas Canty Wanted a Tramp Released
That He Might Shoot Him for In
sulting His Sister.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Aug. 3.-An un-
usual proceeding happened in the po-
lice court here Saturday. A tramp
was before the court for disturbing
the peace of the family of Thomas
Canty. Canty appeared and pleaded
with the judge to release the pris-
oner, and while the judge was con-
sidering the matter he drew a revolv-
e- and attempted to shoot the prison
er. Officers interfered, and while two
shots were fired in the court room.
neither was effective. Canty said
that the prisoner had insulted his
sister and that he wanted him re-
leased that he might shoot him out
side the court. Canty was fined S.
and the tramp 81.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
Noted Convict Recaptured.

Kansas City, Mo-, Aug. 1.-Ben1 w:
Starnes, alias w. B. Stratton, was cap
tured near Lexington Junction, Mo-.
before daylight Friday morning and
was returned to the government peni-
tentiary at Fort Leavenworth. from
which he escaped July %. Starnes'
capture was effected by Deputy War
den Lennon, of the federal peniten-
tiary, aided by a posse OF farmers.
After Starnes' escape he swan the Mis-
souri, river, although having but onf
arm.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
CHARGES AGAINST EFF. WARE.
Albert Martin Sends q Sworn Statement to
Washington Rejecting on the PEN
sion Commissioner.

Washington, Aug Sc. F. Ware,
the pension commissioner, is having
bis full share of the annoyances which
usually beset the incumbent of his Of
fee. Albert Martin, of Kansas, has
forwarded to Washington sworn
statement in which he sets forth
charges against Mr.. Ware in connec-
tion with his action in dismissing Mar
tin and reducing two other clerks en-
ployed under the civil service rules
in the pension agency at Topeka.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
MRS. NATION HAS A CHAMPION
Wealthy Coal Operator of Scranton. Pa.
Brings Action Against City Oficials
for Causing Her Arrest.

Scranton, Pa, Aug. 4.-sVilliam Law,
a wealthy coal operator, has engaged
able attorneys to bring action against
Mayor Connell and the city of Scranton
for public Interference with Carrie Ma
tion when she attempted to speak in
Nay Aug park last week. Mr. Law
says he was rudely landed by the
police on the occasion OF one of Mrs
Nations four arrests. He says his. ac-
ton is not personal, but is solely ac-
tusted by motives of the public good.
He wants the courts to define the rights
of free speech.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
want a white Mans Di.triet.

Guthrie, Ok, Aug. 3.-A race riot
is feared at Oklahoma City as the re-
suit of a warning issued for all ne
groes to leave Orchard park, resi-
dence suburb, within "a hours. Off
GERS who attempted to disband the
white citizens who were enforcing the
warning were confronted in the dark
with rifles and ordered to leave. The
residents of the suburb claim they
want to make it white mans dis
trict
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
THIRTY KILLED, MANY HURT.
In Austrian Silesia Freight Train Ran
wild, Crashing into Passenger
with Awful Result.

Berlin, Aug. A despatch from
Breslau reports a serious disaster on
The railway between Sucha and Kali
varia, Austrian Selesia. A train con-
sisting of II cars heavily loaded with
stone broke their couplings and ran
at terrific speed down a sharp grade
for 20 miles until they collided with a
passenger train. Thirty persons are
said to have been killed and SO
others setxaely injured.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
Yates Says Lynchers Are Anarchists.

Springfield, ILL.,, Aug. 1.-The men
who composed the mobs which at
tackled the jails at Belleville and Dan
vile, and who in the former city took
out a defenseless negro, who was a
prisoner there and hanged him, and
who at Danville made a similar at
tempt, and who did capture and hang
and then burn a defenseless negro.
who had killed another man, are moth
ing but anarchists" declared Gov.
Yates in an address to the Seventh in
fantry national guard, now in camp; Of
instruction at Camp Lincoln.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
Moving Towns to Railroads.

Guthrie, Ok, Aug. 4.-The town
of Karoma is on wheels and the towns
of Alvaretta and Rusk will start this
week, all moving to the new town of
GOltry, giving the new place $500 pop
ulation as starter. Every citizen of
Carwile has signed an agreement to
move to Helena before September 1.
These changes are caused by the build
ing of the Frisco railroad branch
west through Goltry and Helena.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
One of Evans. Rulings Revoked.

Washington, Aug. 1.-The secretary
Of the interior yesterday issued an or
der revoking the order issued at the in
stance of Commissioner Evans on May
26, 1900, suspending the adjudication OF
the claims of minor children of de-
ceased soldiers filed since 1880 and
after the children attained the age OF
16 years.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
yym wsik to the ARCTIC Circle.

Chicago, Aug. Robert M. Wilson,
editor of the Durand. ILL.,, Clipper,
plans to start at noon to-day and
walk to Cape Lisburne, on the Arctic
ocean, 5000 miles away. He will go
through Minnesota, through Canada,
following the coast from Vancouver to
Cope Nome, thence to his destination,
beyond the Arctic circle. He expects
TO be gone Is months.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
Farmer Has Balloon Enjoined.

Omaha, Neb.. Aug. According to
a temporary injunction issued in
Judge Dickinson's court, the big bal
loon that is now making ascensions
twice daily from CORTLAND beach is
restrained from descending on the
farm or property of Clause Neelsen.
from destroying his crops or frighten-
ing his stock
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
Says Father Abused Her

Kansas City, Mo-, Aug. 1.-Abused
by her father, she says, until she
could no longer bear the burden OF
living, Cassie Pope, aged Is, tried to
end her life by drinking carbolic. acid.
She did not take enough of the poison
to end her life. The family lives at
1913 Pacific street.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
Poisoned by Canned sardines.

Burwell, Neb., Aug. 1.-The entire
family of D. w. Ward, merchant Of
Ballagh, were poisoned by eating
canned sardines. MIR. Ward and two.
children are dead, and another child
is in a critical condition and cannot
live The mother will probably re-
cover.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
Indians to Perform Sun d


Washington, Aug. 3.-James Mooney,
Of the bureau of ethnology, and Prof.
George Dorsey, of Chicago, are charged
with inducing Indians of the Indian
territory to perform the SUN dance un-
der the guise of scientific investiga-
ton. This charge is made by John
Seger, superintendent of the Seger, col
ony, Indian training school, in report
to Commissioner Jones, of the Indian
bureau The sun dance includes
startling exhibitions of self-torture.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
May Pardon Jessie Morrison.

Leavenworth, Kan, Aug. At is
persistently rumored here that Gov.
Bailey will pardon Jessie Morrison
from the state penitentiary at the end
of the present year. Gov. Bailey paid
Miss Morrison a visit in her cell yes
terday afternoon and when he went
away the little prisoner appeared in
better spirits than she has since she
was brought to the penitentiary.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
Rte Demand for Lumber.

Miner, of Bethany, Mo-, president of
the Missouri and Kansas Lumber
Dealers association, says the demand
for lumber is greater than it has been
for years. The railroads, heSays, can,
not furnish cars to haul it
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
Eloped with Hired Man.

Meeker, Ok, Aug. 4.-While her
husband was attending lodge meeting,
Mrs. George Showacre eloped with the
hired man. The couple took team,
buggy, harness and as much more as
the buggy could hold.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
Roumanian. Jsws Coming to America.

Roumanian. Jews Coming to America
bucharest. Aug. Lack of work in
Roumania is causing a renewed ex-
odus. ON a large scale, of Jewish work.
men to America. The emigrants are
assisted by the B'Nai b Rith and other
foreign Jewish societies.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
CONDUCTOR HAD NERVE.
West Virginia Mob Tried to Take Three
Negroes from Train But Was
FOiIed.

Huntin gton, w. Va, Aug. IA
Chesapeake & Ohio express train was
held up by a mob of 200 men near
Clifton Forge late Thursday night and
a desperate effort was made to take
two negro prisoners from the train.
but the conductor locked all the doors
and finally got the train started, thus
sOiling the mob.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
Settlers In the Northwest

st. Paul, Mimi, Aug. 1.-AeceFdfAs
to statistics announced by the rail-
roads here, the total numees Of set
tiers that have passed through st
Paul this season to points IN Mime
sofa, North Dakota, Idaho and Wash
ingtou. Is estimated at $4,000.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
The Death List Growing.

Chattanooga, Tenn. Aug. 4.-The
death list resulting from the head-end
collision between two freights on the
Cincinnati Southern railroad Saturday
night has grown to over eight, FIVE men
having died yesterday.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07

Four Children Drowned In the Mississippi
Davenport, Ia, Aug. 4.-Agnes Ro-
bilious, 13 years old; Lily Rodilious.
aged 10, and Otto Lundquist, aged 10,
of Moline, and David Rodilious, aged
10. of Chicago, were drowned in the
Mississippi river yesterday evening
while boat riding.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
Lightning Killed Three Bspti.ts.

Lynchburg, Va, Aug. 1.-Three per-
sons were killed AID more than score
injured by lightning at New Hope
church. A meeting of the James River
Baptist association was in progress and
a number of men took refuge from the
storm under an awning near the build.
ing
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
straet Car servtce into Armonr.,.,

Street Car Service into Armourdale.
Kansas City, Mo-, Aug. 2.-Street car
service has been resumed in Armour
dale for the first time since the
food, and joy is unrestrained among
the residents The first cars to pass
through the streets were greeted with
q continuous ovation
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
Two Million spinales to Be Ia,e.

Boston, Aug. 3.-In cotton manufac-
turing circles in this city, it is ex
pected that more than 100000 spin
dies will be idle throughout the north
in August, due mainly to the high
prices in the cotton market, and the
hesitancy of purchasers of goods to
agree to any marked advance while
any raw material, purchased before the
rise, remains in the storehouses.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
DESTROYED Much Liquor.

Manhattan, Kan, Aug 4.-Sheriff
Eoyle has destroyed, by order Of
the court, 160 gallons of keg beer
and a large quantity of whisky, in
bottles and jugs, and quantity of gin
and alcohol, also a supply of pretzels
and some of the smaller fixtures.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07

Village Devastated. Population In Distress.
Constantinople. Aug. A con-
flagration devastated the town of Ar
menak in the villayet of Adam, Asia
Minor. The mosque. the other public
buildings, 400 shops and so houses
were destroyed. The population is in
the greatest distress
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
Militia in Camp Entitled to Regulars Pa,

Militia in Camp Entitled to Regulars Pay
Washington, Aug. 1.-The secretary
of war yesterday decided that officers
and soldiers of the militia while serv-
ing at encampments are entitled to
the same pay as the officers and men
of the regular army and that they also
are entitled to transportation to ans
from such encampments as if they wer,
resular troops
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
Steer Tried to Eat Dynamite.

Kenney, ILL.,, Aug. IA steer weigh
Ing about 1,1OO pounds. owned by John
Alexander. who lives west of Kenney,
got hold of a stick Of dynamite and
in attempting to swallow it it exploded.
Portions of the animal were found
lodged in trees about the place. The
head was blown to atoms.