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3Mie WlnHoldL Qourle'ri WiniiowIet Gounty, Kansas zt.txttncv. THE, COURIER rRINTIXO COMPANY. 4 THURSDAY, JAN. 22, 1S9L SUBSCRIPTION RATES. IN ADVANCE down in his heroic attempt to save the life of another.

ADDRESS BY REV. R. A. CARNINE- When one of my boys came home on last Friday and said Paull Bedilion was drowned, I went at once as pastor ol the family, as I always do on occasions of distress or oereavment, to visit them. And I also called as a neighbor to see Brother Morgan.

Victor Hugo tells of a man who would go to a house of mourning, and sit for two tours and a half without saying a word, and thus show his sympathy. I felt that that was the utmost I could in this case. How poor words are on such occasions as these. I have felt since then that nothing can be ienees of the past should be our teacher. We ought to know that life is at the longest.

But it is true that the death of another many times makes little or no difference with our lives, and brings no lessons of instruction to us. We take up the daily newspaper and read the names of a score or more who have died, and give it but a passing glance; on the next day we could not tell the name of a single one. This happens because we take it as a natural consequence that man must die. But there are times when death means more than this to us, namely: when the messenger comes for our neighbor or our friend and it seems more terrible still when it comes suddenly, as a thief in the night, and claims a member our family. THE SUDDEN AND SAD END OF TWO PROMISING INFIELD YOUTHS.

r-o One Year Hix Months life that is lost nor bring comfort to the bleeding hearts of those who loved him as a son and brother. He died like a hero, but his death brought sorrow that will sadden a happy home through all the years to come while that home exists, and will cause gray hairs to come quicker to those who have loved and cared for him. In the tragic ending of the young life of Paull Bedilion a sorrow has fallen more blighting than the Demon of Darkness could invent. He wai the joy, the pride, the idol of his parents' hearts. In one short hour he was changed from an animated, happy, ambitious, living being, to a cold corpse, retaining the form and features so loved and loving, but clay on earth, the spirit with its maker.

No words Three Months Xt Entered in the postofhee at Winfield, as seoond-class matter, and entered for transmission thron'jih the mails as such. JOtS. P. WINTON, Business Manager. ter a soul may reach while yet below the stars, "in the heroic deeds and sacrifice made by this young man, Tom Morgan.

From the time man first appeared on earth this ISth day of January 1S91, his deeds of bravery, of heroism, fidelity, and unselfish devotion to the interests of others, has never been surpassed. It cannot be surpassed. And the instances are few indeed when it was ever equalled. Xo greater honor ever came to a father and mother than to be the parents of so noble a son. The very last act of his life was to throw a crown that shall ever rest on their brows, for it coronates them in the imperishable honor of having raised a son just budding into noble manhood, yet attaining that excellence of soul qualities that is not reached by one in ten though in years "three score and ten." He saw a boy struggling with death, be twean himself and whom there was sam io inese who are stricken, except simply to say that we are deeply sympathising with them inthissfihetion Heroic Conduct of Tom Morgan in His Vain Effort to Save Paull Bedilion.

and saying by our action that we are trying to help them all we cao. That this church is crowded to its utmost capacity, and the sidewalks around the church are fall is proof enough of the sympathy of this community for the wuo can ten now mucn it means then? Yon may see the crape hanging on the door, telling you that deep sorrow has suddenly come to that home; you may lend your sympathy; you may speak words of sincere friendship; you may drop the silent tear or extend the friendly hand; you may comfort the sorrowing ones, aad make their burdens a little easier to bear; but there is only one way you will know what it raeansaud that is by sd experience, when the crape hangs from your door, and one of your loved ones lies cold and silent in death If you have passed through this sad experience, families of Brother Morgan and Brother Bedilion. I have felt deeply to-day and have given a great deal of thought to that passage of scripture which savs: Be Detailed Report of the Foneral Ceremonies and Tributes to the Noble Dead. still and know that I am God. Aa I wish to say sometticg and 1 do Thank the frieud and thank the Giver Thou and for friends and flowers.

And in making others happy May we both improve life's hours. Seeking to inhale our fragrance Cheerful word and kindly deeds VeshaU reap sweet flowers Immortal If in prayer sow the seeds. Written by Tirzah lloyland for the (To-peka) Lance. J. W.

Cottingham was down from Fairview to-day with a load of home-grown tobacco which he sold quite readily on the streets. During his term of office Judge Tansey issued 1,311 marriage licenses and performed about 300 ceremonies. Vhis was during four years of official life. can tell, no pen portray, the anguish that has fallen upon two homes. No words of pen or tongue can bring consolation to the wounded hearts not know what can be said only to suggest to wait before the Lord.

I can only tell you what he will do for ou. It is this trying oraeai, you know what it eans to your heart. my neiiei now that there is no real comfort except as It comes from the Gospel. No one can tell when death is to come. no tie but that of common humani The human language was exhausted by lime will at something for Mr.

and Mrs. Morgan. Six months or a year vou ty. Yet he plunged through the ice the ancients in telling tne brevity oflili-. Life is spoken of as the mountain Hood that comes suddenly and then is gone.

will look back and remember him, aud think differently about this than you do now. And Brother and Sister Bedil The entire city was shocked and plunged into mourning yesterday between four and five o'clock, by the report that PaullBedilion and Thomas Morgan had been drowned while skating on Dutch creek, in the north into deep, cold water, and without considering the lisk to his own life, Our days are compared to the grass in th field, which to-day is, and to-tnorrow i cast into the oven. Again life is com that he might save the helpless. To ion and Mapsie will think different about Paul. The healing words of the Gospel of Jesus Christ will come to you, cheer the boy to utmost endeavor pared to the flower that to-day, blooms so beautifully and to ana this passage, "Lo 1 am with you always," will be a comfort to you and will western limits of the city.

The facts, as nearly as they could be gathered le tells him that he will save him 'roni the watery grave or die with morrow is withered I and pone. strengthen you. I would recommend you to-day to tho blessed Jesus. I am All of these tell us thmt it is but a step between us and death. One day we are him.

here in this life receiving the friendly fter finding it impossible to save grasp ot tne nana, enjoying the eocisty of kindred friends, aud the next we are the boy, it was yet in his power to save himself. His friends besought summoned into eternity to try the realities of another world. Life to us each in those homes. The earnest and heart felt sympathy of all are with them, but Time aloneTime, who brings birth.health, sickness, sorrow and death, can heal the bleeding hearts and calm the tortured minds. Friends on earth will do all they can to alleviate the anguish of the stricken families, buta higher power must bring relief.

The funeral services will be held at the Baptist church Sunday at 2 o'clock p. m. The services over the remains of both will be held at that time and place. Tiie Double Funeral. The funeral services held Sunday afternoon over the remains of Paull Bedilion and Thomas Morgan were most impressive.

The Baptist church where the services were held, had not the capacity to hold one-third of the number who sought admittance. In fact, the church was crowded a one individually, is as a speck along the him to let the boy go and save his own life. But he had told the bov ages, lo the child who anticipates a coming pleasure, the hours and days that he would save him or die with seem lo lag, ana time passes slowly. liut to tne ageu, now rapidly tne years from the boys who composed the crowd accompanying the two unfortunates are as Shortly before the accident, young Bedilion and Morgan, accompanied by several other young boys, repaired to the creek for a skate on the ice, which, though not very thick, was supposed to be heavy enough to bear the weight of a crowd of skaters. They began at a point near Island Park, but the crowd becoming too dense, several of them started down the creek toward the river.

The foremost reached the curve about half way between the Main street bridge and Baden's Packing House, goby, ilowareyou passing the days him. He was deliberate. His word was given the boy. He could die and keep his word and prove his We wish to olfer our thanks to our neighbors and V'iriends for their kindness and assistance during the sickness, death and burial of our darling baby boy. Mr.

and Mrs. Tisdale, Kan. Wm. was adjudged in-same yesterday, resides near Seely and has been a resident of Cowley county for a number of years. lie seems to be sinking into a condition of absolute imbecility.

He is 4S years of age. i Three tramps in Dexter stole some bed clothing for which they were arrested, arraigned before justice Hite and committed to the county jail to be held for trial on the Gth. Their names are Fisher, Hall and Holt. and houis of j'our life? Are you living glad you know, and would suggest that you imitate the example or Mary and Martha. When their brother was sick they sent tor Jesus, and when he died they waited and longed for his coming and when he came they found comfort in him.

You may depend ou it that he is looking down to-day on these sad stricken hearts and will give comfort and healing. Every praying man 8nd woman In this trreat audience is praying for you. And we must trust that good may come from this, and that you may havo strength to wait. The discipline that will come outof this may prove of great benefit to you. We hope and pray that God may help yu to say, "The Lord gave and the" Lord hath taken awav.

Biessedba the name of the Lord A Trilute to Heroism. This world presents for man consideration for his reflection aud ad as though this world were your only home, with no thought of an eternity? If so when the summons comes it will But for life he could not. leave the boy who trusted his word and his fidelity. find you unprepared. Death will come; it must come, and it is not only certain but close at hand only a step even now to your death.

"Behrid, I come quick ly, saita the Lord or l-iosts." Just how or in what manner we know not, nor do 'O know how much waruiDg we shall have of bi coming. God in his myster full half hour before the time announced for the services to begin. ious proymce tays to vou and me to day, as we stand by these loved onf The altar and the frame work in miration many scenes of beauty. who were cahed a ay so suddenlv Ba front bore a wealth of beautiful ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye Landscapes are spread out dressed think not, the son ot man oometh. Are you readv fortlio summons? in verdure mounds and hillocks are interspersed over the plain, rounded plants, flower pots blooming with fragrant blossoms, and exquisite wreaths of the same, that tended Paull La ward born Winfield, Kansas, December 10th, 1S7S S.

D. Fisher, one of Contant's substantial fanners, callodat the Coi n-ier this morning and left his name for the "Week i a Courier. Mr. Fisher was formerly a subscriber for the came to the con and died January 16th, 1891, agei 12 into beautiful and symmetrical eminences, that contrast charminclv years, 1 rivnth and Cdays. I ra mot sav much to comfort those with the grass curtained vale at when some of the boys who were hugging the shore warned young Bedilion not to go out so far as the ice might break.

He replied that he was not afraid, when suddenly the ice gave way and he was plunged into the water. He commenced to struggle but could not get out. Thomas Morgan, seeing the danger his playmate was in, took off. his skates, threw off his coat and vest and plunged into the cold water to assist him. He caught him and both boys struggled hard.

The other boys tied their skate straps together and threw one end to the struggling boys. who are mourning over Paull Bedilion, their feet Winding their way be His strength being so exhausted he could no longer hope to save the boy. he bravely resolved to die with him. His last words show it is still the happiness of others lie is thinking of, not of himself. "I can hold out no longer.

Tell his father I have done all I could to save the boy. Tell the foiks good-bye. It is all right with me." No more heroic, unselfish aud noble deed was ever'done by man. It was not necessary, brave and noble youth, to send back that last word as the cod water was closing over your head, completing your victory over human frailty. For we all know that it is well with you, well with anyone in whoso heart the love of mankind leads to offer voluntarily in the interest of the helpless, so holy a sacrifice as life.

Yes, our lamented hero, we feel that no soul ever quit the eartli that was greeted by a more rapturous welcome, than that accorded by the clusion that he wanted a good live who lias net known of little Paul, and the ioy hi has given to his father and greatly to take away the sombre aspect of the occasion. The remains were carried in two hearses, those of Morgan in the black hearse, drawn by black horses, and those of Paul Bedilion encased in a white casket, in a white hearse, tween the hills and circling around mother, My heart goes cut in hope and the mounds may be seen the clear and will take the Courier in the future. sympathy, and I would try to heal the crystal water of brooks that sparkle wound his death in your saa hearts, but I can oniy pray God to bless you, and in the sunshine and invite th grant that this dispensation of hi3 pro 1). O. Brooks, of Burden, who is serving the people of the county in feathered hosts of the grove to bathe drawn by white horses.

The pall vidence may be revealed to vou for your in the clear water and warble their bearers were Ad. Brown, John Bal the capacity of a juror in the dis good, an-l that you may feel his loving hands under you, sustainingyou in this lard, Jas. Fuller and Frank Robin our pastor will have some sweetest lays from the willows that grow in clusters from the margin of son for the remains of PaullBedilion and John Cooper, Albert Chaney, the silvery stream. Their boughs drop with symemtr.cal arches tapp Will Lamport, Dick Harper, Frank Curns and John Schaffhous, for Morgan. The caskets were covered ing the rippling water and raising its tiny waves weeping for very beauty as a woman weeps "when the heart words of corafoit loryou.

You have the heart lelt sympathy of those who have gathered here to sympathize with you at this time while he lies silent, whom you loved so much in this life. Thomas Saverenca Morgan was born in Huntington, Huntington county, Indiana, October 5, 1S71, where he lived until he was 14 years of age, at whir.b time he moved with hi parents near Win-field, in and near which place he has lived for the past 5 years. He was a geniune favorite not cnl with beautiful wreaths of fragrant overflows with joy. flowers. The services were conducted by Revs.

Wright, Carnine and Miller, Rev. Wright preaching the funeral Who has not been moved to pathetic thoughts when nearing a forest grove? The trees all smiling with gladness and generous spring has brought to them the genial rays of coming summer suns, and the Morgan got hold of the strap and also clutched the ice but could not get out, the ice being too thin to bear their weight and too thick to break through and swim out. Most of the spectators agree that Paull had Morgan by the waist, but that the latter could have broken away and saved himself, but said he was going to get Paull out. Finally, while clutching the ice, he lost his hold on the strap and said: "Boys, I may not get out If I don't, tell the folks good bye," and almost immediately both boys sank. The other boys came into the city and spread the alarm and soon a large crowd assembled at the fatal spot.

The hook and ladder apparatus of the fire department, manned by good citizens was soon on the sermon. The choir consisted of Prof. Lee, Prof. Hayes, Mrs. Frank Robinson, Mrs.

Fred Blackman and Miss Bertha Wallis, under the direction of Prof. Gordon. Miss Mc trict court, found a lovely present awaiting him when ho reached home last Saturday night. It was a new daughter of regular weight with the usual lung capacity. The folks are all doing well and Dave smokes two cigars a day irstead of one.

The Courier was in error last evening in stating that Capt. Haight was in destitute circumstances. Ed during the past year in which he was able to woric has saved up a little something and has a good home and somo othor pieces of property. At present he is unable to do any work and needs the assistance of his friends to help regain his eyesight. In the district court the last cases decided were those of Frick Co.

vs. J. G. Carson, decided in favor of the defendant; Wilson vs. the sheriff, decided in favor of the plaintiff.

The case of Gill vs. Prather, McGregor et al, is tried this afternoon. The case of J. H. Hays soft breezes of heaven inspire them Heavenly Host that conducted thy spirit to the bosom ot God.

"Love thy neighbor as thy self. Love is the fulfilling of the law." Greater love hath no man than that ho lay down his life for his friends. The moral hero that gave his life so freely to save another should, as a moraento of unselfish heroism, have erected to his memory, a monument not only to honor the dead, but impress the living that deeds of immortal worth are always honored by mankind. And upon that monument should be inscribed, wreathed with glory, the memorable words of the Christ: with the sweet song of rustling foli age and swaying boughs. The air is freighted with the per in his own noaae, out among his schoolmates and companions.

Nearly two year3 ago he was minded to give his heart to God and build up a Christian character, but was not clear in his conversion at that tim9, but livo weeks ago he took a stand for Jesus Christ, and two weeks from that time he atrain arose and asked the prayers of Christians. Soon after this a conversation occurred, he talked freely with me concerning his soul. Ha said "I did not take this stp without careful consideration and I mean by God's help to live a Christian life." lie expressed the deepest sorrow over some evil habits, aud closed by saying, "1 know God will help me to overcome them." I said, i4Aro you trusting in Christ for your salvation?" He replied: "1 fume of flowers. Everything around is beautiful! Standing at the foot of a great mountain gazing upward, and upward, aud up ward, until its summit bathed in spot and two boats were launched. The first boat was rendered useless by being battered by the ice until it eternal winter blasts is seen capped with everlasting snow, it must be was ready to sink.

The next broke Coy played accompaniments to "Wait and Murmur Not," "Rock of Ages" and "Sweet Bye and Bye." The remarks of the ministers were earnest and all the services impressive. Words of consolation were offered and the stricken relatives and friends were urged to look to God for a balm for their bleeding hearts. The church was crowded to its utmost capacity and hundreds packed the sidewalks in every direction from the church, unable to gain admittance. At the close of the services the caskets were opened to give an opportunity to view the remains of the dead and for nearly an "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." said this is the beauty of majesty. through the ice and with lohg pike To sit beneath the drapery of poles the bodies were found and "This is my commandment: that i i i i i i i 1 urougnt io tue suna.ee.

me uouies ye love one another as I have loved foliage in the yard of our own homes after the sun has dipped below the western horizon and peer into the were found at the bottom of the you." W. T. W. stream at the exact spot where they went down. blue sky, and watch the stars as one by oe they draw aside the curtain Resolutions of Kespect.

We, the teacher and pupils of the of light by which the sun obscured As soon as recoveied the bodies were wrapped in. blankets and tenderly carried up town. The body C. Grammar school in the Central Ward, do extend our heartfelt sympathy to th sorrowing family of our dear pupil and classmate, Paul of Morgan was taken to Dr. their manifest themselves in numbers infinite; beauty enchanting and clothed in glory, that burdens the emotions that we careen from the very depths of reverie, and am," and expressed an earnest desire for help.

As a proof of his true Christian nature stands this one noble act his lite he died to save the life of another, and when told tosave himself he said, "No, I would die rather than have him lost." When little Paull beggfd hiu. not to leave him he said, "PdUl, I'll get you out or we'll both die logelher." When he found he could not save himself and Paull he said his companion "Go to my home and tell my lolks goo bye, and tell them Fin all runt," and the brave spirit of the noble by went the God who gave it, and eternit alone will reveal the record of such a noble hero. This isindeed a severe trial to the father and mother and brother and sistei, and yet I trust you can lock up to your kind Heavenly Father, knowing that he doeth all things well. Although the parting here maybe sad and heart-rending there will be a joyous meeting around cur Father's thrcne. where we will meet to part no more.

Ii has not been my custom to eulogize the dead, and yet I feel to-day, I would be unworthy the calling I represent should I fail to pay some small tribute to tht profound meditation. We call this, the beauty of sublimity of wonder, and awe. vs. the Santa Fe Railroad was thrown out because it was not brought against the "Railway" Co. Col.

T. J. Jones returned yesterday from I F. Johnson's place over on the Arkansas river where he has been painting, papering and decocting Mr. Johnson's new house.

Mr. Johnson has a large fertile farm of several hundred acres, lives like a prince and lays up a little change for a rainy day. He has just completed an elegant residence, built in modem style of architecture and linished in handsome style. Col. Jones says he was treated royally while at Mr.

Johnson's. The heroic conduct of Tom Morgan in his effort to save Paul Bedil-ion's life is the general subject of conversation to-day. When told by a boy on the bank to try to save himself, and when poor little Paul was begging Tom to save him, Tom Beauty is everywhere the eye may was so suddenly taken from our midst by the mysterious hand of Providence. Paul stood among the first in his class, was loved and honored by all and our entire school mourns with the family in the losof him. "The Lord gaveth and tho Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord." Carrie Manny', Mixta Hill, turn.

It is supreme in its kind. Graham's olliee and that of Bedilion to his home on East Eleventh Avenue. Dr. Graham at one place and Dr. Emerson at the other, did all in their power to resuscitate, but life was extinct and naught was left but to fold their hands and forever bid adieu.

The water, where the boys were drowned was estimated to be from fourteen to eighteen feet deep. The ice at that point was about one inch in thickness. The boys went down from fifteen to twenty feet from the bank of the creek. PaullBedilion was the son of City Clerk Bedilion, who is widely known But in comparison with the beauty, heroism and glory of soul qualities, all material it be the grandest endeavor of Com. one who gave his life in trying to save another.

There is a great deal expressed in a few words inoneof ourcitj papers, when it said, "No greater hero has ever existed than th one who will give his own life in the effort to save another. The memory of brave Tom Morgan deserves a fitting tribute, yet, words will not express the admir ation felt for him bv ad. He was one among ten thousand." Tne peeulia-tendency of the people in Warren Eaton, Charlie Carnine, Bertha Wallis, T'cher. Jan. 19, 1831, Winfield, Kan.

hour the people streamed in at one door and out at another to get a last look at the faces of those who such a few, short hours before were full of life and happiness now gone to that other and brighter world that is hidden from mortal vision by the shadows which envelop the turbulent river of Death. A gentleman standing upon tho rostrum counted 1,900 persons who passed by the caskets at that time. The procession to the cemetery was very long and the remains were solemnly laid to rest and the little mounds of earth that mark their graves were strewn with flowers, hallowed bv scalding tears i grief. May Time and the Ruler of Time bring relief to the hearts and repose to the minds of the bereaved relatives, is the sincere wish of the Courier and hundreds of deeply sympathizing friends. ADDRESS BT REV.

G. F. WRIGHT. Text, I. Samuel, 20, part of 3d verse: "There is but a slep between me and death." I know of no words in all the Holy Book more appropriate to use on this occasion than these we have just read.

They were the first words that CAme to me. Friday in Arkansas City, when a telephone message came, saving that two Wicfield boys were drowned. Oaiv a few moments between death and rosy-health. With them It was only a step to death, and we little know at what hour tba messenger will come and call for us, terrestrial or celestial being, is like the seared crisp leaves upon which the cold blast and frost of coming winter has wrought work with the fresh green foliage that laughs and sings to the genial rays of the morning sun, and silvery dews from which they drink inspiration to life and beauty. the world now and always has ben is to As but few things the material worship heroes, and it has seemed many times as though the world has very ex traordinary ideas of what a hero is or should be.

It is not the man of muscle, of brains or intellect that should be honored as a hero. The real heroe's are not those who are noted far their strength A Sad Reception. Mr. and Mrs. H.

T. Trice returned Saturday morning from Michigan and other points east, where Mrs. Trice had been for a period of twelve months or more seeking health, and as she had not been separated from her parents and brothers over three eeks at a time previous to this, it wa3 a very sad affair to return and world reach the highest touch of beauty and grandeur according to the judgment, fancy and admiration of man, so few human beings reach or those who occupy prominent places in society or the world at large. Many times tte real hero lives in obscurity, the summit, the very pinnacle of throughout this county. He was about 12 years of age and a bright boy in every respect the pride and hope of his parents.

Thomas Morgan was the son of S. T. Morgan and brother of Horace Morgan who drives the Adams Express. He was about 19 years of age, bright, industrious and a general favorite. Words cannot describe the feelings of sadness that pervades every heart on account of the tragic fate of the two promising youths.

The noble conduct of Thomas Morgan, who, when clinging to the frail ice, asked his companions to say "good bye" to the folks if he did not escape his almost certain death, may be extolled but that does not pay for the unknown and nnbonored, unless som replied: "We'll both die together." Was there ever a nobler hero? No greater hero has ever existed than the one who will give his own life in the effort to save another. The memory of brave Tom Morgan deserves a titting tribute, yet words will not express the admiration fel for him by all. He was one Muong ten thousand. FreneW Physicians Favor a Device for Deafness. Physicians look with favor upon the invention for relieving deafness, which was recently introduced hero by H.

A. Wales, of Bridgeport, and say it is undoubtedly the highest development which science has reached towards aiding the deal human attainments in soul excel groat event calls him forth. The real hero is the one who is willing to place his own life in danger to save his fellow find that Providence had called her youngest brother Tom Morgan from here below on the evening before arrival. man. and eternity alone will reveal the troe character of many a hero.

Buta citizens of Winfield we do not reed to lenev. Now and then an exhibition of this soul grandeur is brought to view. Seemingly just often enough to redeem mankind from the imputation that he is incapable of attaining that excellency that no being in Heaven'or on earth can surpass. We have a demonstration of the unsurpassable grandeur of charac wait for thr revolution of eternity to reveal to us Thomas Morgan as a hero. We should show our loyalty for the true hero by inscribing his name in granite and yet we do not realize the uncertain 3Ioney! 31oney! 'Parties wishing money on choice real estate, security at reasonable rates and with privilege payments apply to Jarvis Conklin.

4t marble to te 1 future generations our appreciation of one who while realizing ty of life. We do not realize or stop to inquire what life is and how uncertain, or how soon it will entirely cease as re- the danger, would willingly ana ireelv nu3 "'c vu canu. i.t 13 irue iae 1 1 1 take his life in his own hands and lay it I.