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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-08-06
THE COFFIN HANDKERCHIEF
Family Relic That Has Been Travel
ing ABOUT the World for
Fifteen Years.

The Coffin handkerchief"
which for 10 years has been a con
tinuous traveller around the world,
is again in Newcastle, Ind, having
been received by Harry T. Coffin, "A
business man.
Fifteen years ago it came into
the possession of the family and
was started from one member of
the family to another, each in turn
working it off" on some other
member without his knowledge,
says the Chicago Tribune. In this
manner it has been kept ON the
90 for 10 years and has been to Ma.
Mia, Porto Rico, England and all
points in the United States.
During the Coffin family re-
union in Newcastle last summer
it was slipped into the trunk of a
New York member of the family
who several weeks later discov.
cred 1t and sent 1t on, with the re.
suit that it went around the
world, reaching Omaha, where a
member Of the family lives. The
family considers it a relic and will
keep it travelling as long as there
is a member Of the family living to
send 1t to. 1t bears a proper in
scriptiOn, and each recipient adds
a little to it each time.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-08-06
IRISH CONTROL THE TRADE.
HoTSoshosrs In New York City Are
Stiu Principally Of That
Nationality.

In the last report of the police
department, filed with the comp.
troller, there is given a full list OF
those who, during the quarter pre-,
ceding, did horseshoeing for the
department. OF the two dozen
names on the list all but two are
Irish, says the New York Sun.
While in nearly every other
trade in New York city there has
been so lively a competition as
practically to transform it, the an.
cient and honorable calling OF
hOrseshoer remains almost exclu.
siyely in strong Irish hands. The
gov or blacksmith is an Irish.
man here, though the green grocer
long ago gave place to the Ger.
man corner groceryman.
German BARRIERS have beer
largely superseded by italian
BARRIERS, negro bOOtblacks by Ital
ians, Italian fruit dealers BY
Greeks, Irish fish peddlers BY
Russians and Scotch by Swedish
carpenters.
There would appear to be some
thing about the work Of the horse
sheer which lie very attractive to
the Irish mechanic.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-08-06
PoLlTENEss OF JAPANESE.
Ordinary Terms Of Respect and Court
esq Are Regarded rs Ill-Man-
hammered and Improper.

The Japanese language is over
lowing with complimentary or
humble expressions. So thorough
y imbued is it with this tendency
to present every fact in an elabo-
rate dress that the simple truth
s regarded as discOurteous, even
improper.
Corresponding to our verb ito
give" is an entire series of Japan
csc verbs, the same in meaning,
but varying in courtesy.
Here is an imaginary converse
ton, wherein everyone who wish
IS a reputation for even passable
courtesy must refrain from saying
anything except in the most
roundabout manner.
You are, we will suppose, at a
tea-hcuse, and you wish for sugar,
The following conversation is
pretty sure to take place. / trans
late it literally, simply saying that
every tea-hOuse girl, usually in the
first blush of youth, is addressed
as "elder sister"
You clap your hands. Enter
tea-hOuse maiden.)
You-Hai, elder sister, august.
ly exists there sugar?
She-The honorable sugar, au
gustly isit?
YOu-SO augustly.
She-He Understandable express
sion of assent.
She goes out to procure tn,
honorable sugar"
Whether this is a more salts
factory mode of address than thu
laconic demand: "Waiter, sugar!'
is an open question. 1t is at leas.
evident that it is one which take,
more time.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-08-06
Sloppy Going.

In a Chinese thoroughfare the
middle part is considerably
higher than the pavement on
either side. In the rainyseasOn, il
a vehicle should slip the occu.
pants run considerable risk Of
being smothered in the mud and
water which always accumulates
on each side at that period.-Lon
don Tit-Bits.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-08-06
Good.

Mrs. De Rufie-If you ever did
any good in this wide world, I'd
like to know what It Is.
Mr.. De Rufie-Well, for one
thing, ] saved you from dying an
old maid.-stray Stories.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-08-06
No Guessing.

A woman will consult a cIairyoy-
ant to find out if her daughter is
going to marry a millionaire, but
If she is suspicious Of her hus.
bands fidelity she digs up the evi.
dence herself.-N. Y. Press.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-08-06

The number Of marriages in the
German empire in 1902 was 457,-
20s. In 94,7sS Tor 2O.7 per cent.
Of these cases the women were
older than the men.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-01
BATTLE WITH SUSPECTS.
A Posse Captures One Man. After Wound.
ing Him. but Another Man. Thought to
BE Ben Crsvens. Escapes.

\. Neosho, Mo-, Dec. Pa running
fight occurred yesterday morning in
the Shoal creek hills, adjoining Neo-
sho, between City Marshal Pearman,
Deputy Sheriff Holland and Henry
Smith, a liveryman, and two unknown
men. Some so shots were exchanged,
resulting in the wounding and capture
OF one of the men, the other making
his escape through the thick brush.
He was brought to town and placed in
Jail. He had Eeen struck twice, in the
shoulder and hip. He refuses to say
states that his partner is the notorious
Ben Cravens, who has terrorized the
northeastern portion of the Indian ter
ritory for the past two years.
The two men had been in camp in an
abandoned negro hut for the past week
and had caused suspicion by their &C.
tons. The officers had gone TO in.
vestigate and as they approached the
hut the men came out OF the front
door and began shooting. A posse
has been formed and is now hunting
the hills for the second man.
Rewards aggregating $4,000 are out.
standing for the arrest of Ben Crav-
ems, who is considered one of the most
duced, and has the reputation of shoot
ing to kill before taking any chances
on capture.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-01
COULD NOT EAT CANDY.
Strike Because Of y Criticism
by the Pastor.

Montreal, Que, Dec. 2S.-Melvil.
church. the leading Presbyterian placs
Of worship in Westmount, the fashion
able residence suburb Of Montreal, was
without the services of choir yester-
day. In his sermon on Christmas
morning Rev. 7. W. Winfield, pastor of
the church. severely criticised the
members OF the choir for eating candy
during the progress of the service. AS
result Of the criticism a deputation
from the choir waited upon the rev.
erend gentleman on Saturday and re-
quested retraction. This he refused
to make and as a result the choir,
without an exception, went out on
strike.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-01
FOUGHT THE MILITIA
Ex-Congressman Glover Created En-
element at Cripple Greek.
Ia q Letter He Had Called Gov. Pea
body ga Cheap Anarehist''-COlO-
neI OF Militia Thinks Glover
Insane.

Cripple Creek, Col, Dec. Coon
siderable excitement was occasioned
here yesterday by the action of Attor-
ney John M. Glover, formerly a con-
gresham from Missouri, in defyins
the military, barricading himself in his
Office and only surrenGering after re-
ceiving a bullet wound in the arm
Col. Verdeckberg, commanding the
militia forces in the district, yesterday
received letter from Mr. Glover, de-
nying the legality of the recent order
for the surrender of arms by the citi-
zens OF the district In his letter
Glover referred to Gov. Peabody as "a
cheap anarchist" He declared that he
had two guns in his Office and defied
the military to take them from him.
Col. VerGeckberg at once dispatched
Maj. Naylor with squad to capture
the attorney and his weapons. The
lawyers Office was found barricaded
and Glover appeared with revolver,
declaring that he would shoot the first
man who attempted to break down
the door. The place was surrounded
by troops and orders were given to
shoot the man If he appeared with his
gun again. Later Glover appeared and
several shots were exchanged, the at
torney being wounded in the arm, after
which he was captured.
Col. Verdeckberg says he will have
Glover examined as to his sanity.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-01
CARES FOR MANY VETERANS.
In the Governments Homes f0
Soldiers of the War Are Oyer
$4,000 Inmates.

Washington, Dec 26.-According to
a report made by Brig. Gen. George
Fl. Burton, who has just completed a
tour of inspection of the various
branches of the national soldiers
home, it was shown that during last
year SO, 157 old soldiers have been cared
for. The annual per capita expense
of this maintenance was S141.70, which
is an increase of 20 per cent. during
the past three years, ascribed to the
general advance in the cost of food
products. OF the inmates %, 16S are
drawing pensions Of from Sc to s72 pei
month, aggregating total of 1885,
734. Eleven members have cash bal
ances of more than 1000 each to their
credit.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-01
Bennett Plans a Public Pnrk.

New York, Dec. 27.-Announcemen
is made Of the purpose of James Cor
don Bennett to lay out and adorn q
large park to be dedicated to the pub
lie use and pleasure, in memory of his
father, the for~der of the Herald 1t
will lie between the Boulevard Lafay-
cite and Broadway, north Of 1S2nd
street and lands now owned by Mr..
Bennett will be devoted to this end.
Upon the highest elevation within its
bounds will be reared a monument to
James Gordon Bennett, the elder.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-01

ne Steamboat Grapevine Goes Down ae
Cincinnati with All Her Cargo-Other
Boats In Danger.

Cincinnati, Dec. 2S.-The packet
.teamboat W. H. Grapevine was sunk
1t the public landing here yesterday by
IN ice gorge, being the second boat
sunk here by ice within week. With
moving ice ten feet thick other craft
and wharfboats are in danger The
.oss of the Grapevine, including cargo.
S more than $4,000. None of the
largo was saved and it had come from
ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia
points up the river heavily loaded.
Capt. Davis and Mate Tucker were the
last to leave the boat after all others
were landed.
The Idler, a pleasure excursion
steamer owned by club. was ground
Q pieces by the ice here last night aft
n being broken from her moorings.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-01
FoRTY-FIvE STORIES HIGH.
Erected I'm New York City to
Cost $1O,OOO,OOO.

New York, Dec. 27-The tallest
building on earth is to be erected in
lower Broadway if the present plans
are carried out. With five stories be-
low the street level, 40 stories high
from the entrance to the top floor and
surmounted by 60-foot tower, the gil
gantic new building will have a total
height Of 615 feet, making 1t over twice
as high as the Flatiron building, and
almost as tall again as the Park Row
building, which at present hold the
record. The building would extend one
full block on Broadway and it's cost
including the site will reach 10000
900.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-01
Preparing to Leave Washington.

Washington, Dec. 29.-Although SEE
rotary Hay has not yet replied to thu
note of Gen. Reyes, preparations arr
rapidly going On for the closing of the
Colombian legation here and the de
parture of Colombia's representatives
for home. 1t is clear that they do no.
entertain very much hope OF satisfac
tory response by this government
Already most of the legation files have
been packed and arrangements com
pleted for placing them in storage here
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-01
Believed to Be Work of Enemies.

Joplin, Mo-, Dec. ga startling
discovery was made in the wreckage
of the Independent powder company's
plant near this city. which was recent
ly blown up, killing two men and in
juring several others. that leads the
officers of the company to believe the
disaster was the work of enemies
Battery wires were found that had con-
nected the plant with the woods 9
short distance away.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-01
Death Of Mai. Malcolm McDoweu.

Chicago, Dec. 27.-Maj. Malcolm Nc
Dowell, widely known as an iron and
steel expert, is dead, at the age of Is
years. He was the youngest brother
of the late Maj. Gen. Irwin Mcdowell,
who commanded the. federal troops at
the first battle of Bull Run. Maj. Nc
Dowen was aid-de-camp on his broth
er's staff during that battle. Deceased
was an intimate friend of Gems. Grant,
Sherman, Logan and of President
Rutherford B. Hayes.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-01
Colorado College,. Laboratory compret.d.

Colorado Colleges Laboratory Completed.
Colorado Springs. Col, Dec. 2S.-Col-
orado college has completed its new
laboratory building, which it has taken
21s years to construct 1t is regarded
IS one OF the best structures for scien-
uic purposes in the country and it is
TO be dedicated with a series of scien-
ti1c conferences on February % and
d which will be attended by a large
number of the leading scientific men
Of the country.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-01
Announcement from Hanna Soon.

Cincinnati, Dec. 29.-Ohio politicians
are discussing the dispatches sent out
from Cleveland Sunday night. These
dispatches read: Senator Marcus A
Hanna will be a candidate for the re-
publican nomination for president in
1904, and he will formally declare him
self as soon as the state central COM
mittee selects the date and place of
holding the state convention"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-01
Wa. She Cured by Prayer.

Hiawatha, Kan, Dec. 29.-Miss Lena
Mcnamara, young woman who was
raised in Hiawatha, only recently NOV
ing to Nebraska City, Neb., claims
that she was cured by prayer of spinal
trouble that made her helpless in
valid, after physicians had given her
case up. Rev. Philip Graft, pastor of
the First Baptist church. of Nebraska
City, Neb., substantiates her state
ments
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-01
A Man with a 'scrupuious Conscience"

A Man with q 'Scrupulous Conscience"
ST. Louis, Dec. 29.-Another disburse-
ment by "Scrupulous- Conscience" was
made yesterday. Secretary George H
Morgan, of the Merchants exchange
received q letter containing $40 bill
to square any old accounts" and
signed by "Scrupulous Conscience"
Similar letters, enclosing total
amount of 81 1920, were received by the
city treasurer, officials of railroads and
some citizens last week. The sender
has not been discovered.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-01
Twelve Persons killed by Dynamite.

Naples, Dec. 29.-The people of this
city aind its environs have been in
the habit of exploding fireworks and
bombs during the Christmas season.
This year, however, the police author
tiles forbade the use of dynamite. The
people of the village of Resina eluded
the vigilance of the authorities and
while the people were preparing the
bombs the dynamite exploded The
result was that IL persons were killed
and many injured.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-01
OF Interest to Cigar Tax Guessers,

Washington, Dec. 29.-In view of tbs
fact that many thousands of people IL
all parts of the country are interested
in the result of a guessing contest az
to the number of cigar tax paid in No
vember the internal revenue bureau
asks that public announcement bt
made of the number of cigar tax paid
at So per 1000 during November, 1903,
the number is officially stated to have
been $40, 157 40
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-01

Buffalo, n. Y, Dec. 29.-Seven thou
sand sheep were burned to death at
the East Buffalo stock yards last night
The long sheds in which they were
confined were swept by the flames be-
fore any of the animals could be re-
leased. The loss is estimated at SIS,
600
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-01
Ask lntercessiou for jews In K,.srnss.

Seattle. Wash, Dec. 29-The Har-
mony club, composed of 314 OF the
most prominent Jews in this city. has
sent messages of appeal to President
Roosevelt, the members of the Wash
inSton delegation in congress and VIII
liam r. Hearst, of New York, asking
cid and intercession in behalf Of the
Jews who are in danger OF a massacre
IL KiShineff
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-01
Dowie Bids Chicago Adherent. Farewell.

Chicago, Dec. 29.-Preparatory tc
leaving for Australia, John Alexander
GOwie babe farewell to his Chicago
adherents at a meeting in the Audito-
rum Sunday. Standing room was at
premium. After an all-night watch
meeting" in Zion City New Years eve
Dowie will leave for New Orleans and
will travel to San Francisco via the
Southwestern route, stopping at vari-
Gus large cities en- route. He intends
to sail from the latter port January 2I
and counts on being back in Chicago
next June.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-01
Fine Co,,ect,o, ne stn1aa Amin

Washington, Dec. 27.-The exhibit of
stuffed animals that is in course of
preparation for the Louisiana Purchase
exposition will be probably the finest
collection !, OF this character in the
world. The latest addition to the show
is an 1S-foot giraffe
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-01
DiscrIminates In Favor of Veterans.

Roosevelt has quietly permitted the
heads of some of the departments in
Washington to deviate from the recon-
mendations and wishes of the civil
service commission as to the appoint.
ment of old soldiers as 1aborers
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-01
Many Death. from Pneumonia.

Chicago, Dec. 29.-Last weeks alarm
ing increase in deaths from pneumonia
is made the subject of the latest health
bulletin. During the seven days ended
Saturday pneumonia claimed 139 vic
Tins in Chicago, or q per cent of the
total mortality
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-01
Final Government Crop Estimates

Washington, Dec. 29.-The final GOV
eminent report on the grain prOduc-
ton of 1903, issued yesterday after
noon, makes the wheat crop 637, 700,-
GOO bushels, the corn 2,244,100,000
bushels and the oats 7S4 900 600 bush
els. The preliminary estimate of the
yield per acre made the wheat crop
65S,00O 900 bushels, the ccrn 2,313, 0OO,-
600 bushels and the oats 787, 900 600
bushels.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-01
RockefeiIer Gives ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

Chicago, Dec. 25.-In addition to the
1850 900 John D. Rockefeller is an
nounced to have given the University
of Chicago, 81 ,096, 1856 donated by ar
anonymous donor for special pur.
poses" is believed to have come from
him. This makes the grand total oil
his contributions to the university for
the year 2,946, 4e6. Since 1889 he has
contributed s14,398,3 74 to the univer-
sity.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-01
Shot His Mother-in-Lav tn Death.

Bridgeport, Conn, Dec. 29.-Enraged
because he believed that his mother
in-law, Mrs. Elizabeth Lawrence, had
induced his wife to separate from him,
Joseph Heardly, plush weaver, yes
terday forced his way into Mrs. Law
rence's home and shot her to death in
the presence of her son, who though
dying of consumption made a brave
effort to save his mother.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-01
Bryan Not a Socialist.

The Hague, Dec. 29.-Wm. J. Bryan
arrived here from Berlin and visited
the foreign minister. Mr.. Bryan is en-
jOying his tour. He said he found
Count Tolstoi looking well though
very aged. Tolstoi's first question
was: Are you a SOCIALISM" When as
sured to the contrary, the count said:
81 am very glad to hear it. 1 am not
q socialist myself"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-01
Policeman on Each Hearse.

Chicago, Dec. 29.-More haarses were
used by the undertakers Sunday in
conducting funerals than at any time
since the livery drivers went on strike,
but in every case policemen rode on
the box with the driver. In one or
two instances regular funeral process
sions of hearses and carriages drove tn
the cemeteries.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-01
Want the Mlssourrs Banks Protected

Omaha, Neb., Dec. 29.-Representa-
tive citizens from towns along the
Missouri river between Omaha and 500
miles north met here yesterday and
adopted resolutions urging congress
to take steps to protect the banks of
the stream to prevent further encroach-
ment. Resolutions were adopted and
q committee appointed to present 1t to
the senate and house Of representa-
tives.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-01
Senator Dietrich,s rrial .Iannarx 4

Omaha, Neb., Dec. 29.-The members
Of the new federal petit jury called for
the present session of the district
court, reported to Judge Munger Mon
Day morning. The important work of
the grand jury, however, will not be-
gin until January 4, at which time Sen
atOr Dietrich will be tried on an in
1ictment charging conspiracy against
he government.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-01
Topeka Child Perishes by Fire.

Topeka, Kan, Dec. 26.-Lellis Law,
the six-year-old child Of Perry Law,
Santa Fe shopman, was burned to
death. Its clothes caught fire from
the kitchen stove and before the flames
could be put out the child's body was
burned to a crisp.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-01
Wen-knovn conrreration., D,v,,..

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 27.-Rev. Dr..
George Edward Street, pastor Emeri-
tus of Congregational church at Exc
ter, n. H, died here of heart disease,
aged SO. He was widely known for his
historical writings. and as a corporate
member of the American board OF
commissioners of foreign missions.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-01
Col. John G. Prather Dead.

st. Louis, Dec. 29.-Col. John G.
Prather, jury commissioner of St.
Louis, aged 50, died at his home from
pneumonia. In past years he was
well-known river man. His title was
received during service in the union
army. Col. Prather was twice made
a democratic national committeeman
from Missouri.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-01
Racruits mellow FORMER Standard.

Chicago, Dec. 29.-In reviewing the
years work of the United States army
I'm the department of the lakes, Maj.
Gen. John G. Bates, COMMANDMENTS
chief of this territorial division, says
that the character and appearance of
recruits is not up to the same standard
as compared with those of former
years, the number of undeveloped
youths being especially noticeable.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-01
Suicide Follows Exposure.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 26.-Crazed
by the disgrace of her arrest on a
charge of forgery, under which she had
been arraiened and which it is al
legged she virtually confessed, Mrs.
Mary Holmes Gibbs. granddaughter Of
George c. Holmes, former city asses
Sor, died soon after midnight at her
home, 1106 Central street.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-01

Nebraska Candidate for Vice President
Omaha, Neh. Dec 2S.-The republic
ans OF Nebraska have organized a COM
mittee composed of party leaders to
further the candidacy OF John L. West
er for the vice presidency before the
republican national convention in 1904.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-01
Man and Boy Burned In a Cabin.

Crested Butte, Col. Dec. 29.-Charles
OstFaut, an eccentric character, about
55 years old, and Joseph Better, boy
Of ten, living here, were burned to
death near Anthracite in a cabin which
caught fire from some Unknown cause