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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-01-25
with Laura Graham.


Mrs. Addie spent Sunday with
Mrs. Jim Harbit.
Don Edwards went to Arkalon
Sunday to see his best girl, say
ing he would, without fail, return
Monday morning, but when Mon
day came. Don failed to appear.
The folks became very uneasy
and waited until Tuesday even
ing when they decided to send a
messenger in search of the lost
one, but just as his big brother
was ready to start in pursuit of
him, Don came in crying, when
asked what was the matter, he
replied, ''the old folks run me
off,"
Mr., Kerr's aunt came In Tues
day evening and expects to visit
for some time.
Esther Neathery went to Lib
eral Tuesday evening where she
expects to sew for two or three
weeks.
Miss Mae Addie is visiting in
Fowler this week.
There will be a grand ball at
Plains on the night of January
26, Mrs, Lou Osborne will serve
supper. This young folks are
looking forward to a good time,
Mrs. Edwards went to Meade
last Monday to finish up her sew.
ms, She expects to be gone I'M
til the 18th.
Farmer Bisbee is boasting o.
his 200 acres of wheat he has
sown and says when his drill
rests a few days he will sow 90 Oh
a 100 acres of barley.
Laura Taylor went to MEADE
Wednesday where she expects t.
work al the National Hotel.
Our school marin is the proud
possessor of a beautiful album
presented TO her as a New Year.
gift from her school.
The following was overheard
in the neighborhood of Plains Oh
Sunday night:
May see you home, dear?
The way is dark and long,
Why certainly, Ray,
Just come right along.
You know 1 never refused
When you went with me before,
Because you always take me
Right to mothers door.
| PrrrDAro Prrr
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-01-25
Concerning Greenbacks.

Gold Standard legislation contem-
plates the retirement of the green
backs and the substitution of notes
to be issued by the banks secured
only by the office furniture of these
institutions.
This proposition, which also in
cludes the idea of keeping up the
supply of gold by the issuing of
bonds, is a scheme to substitute an
.interest-paying obligation for debt
that now draws no interest.
While the New York Sun is an adj
ministration organ, its editor cannot
be made to see the beauties of this
proposed legislation. With sense
and justice the Sun says in answer
to correspondent, who claimed the
issue of circulating notes is "the
natural province" of banks:
eve answer that the issuing of
paper money is not banking, but
the exercise by the government of a
function like that of coming metal
money, the usurpation of which by
banks, under any conditions, is
wrong, and should be prohibited.
1t is no more the natural province
of banks to issue circulating notes
than it is for them to run the post
office, maintain an army or navy,
or exercise any other government
power. That they have been allow
ed to do it in past years is no reas-
on why they should be allowed tc
do it forever.
"The way to provide the sound,
stable and unimpeachable currency
that is desired is to reserve for the
government the sole power to pu
the stamp of money on metal ano
paper"
This is plain answer to a direc
question and covers the grounC
tersely and truly.-Ex.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-01-25
FOWLER NEWS.

Each succeeding day only
seems to grow nicer. Such love
ly weather as at present was.nev-
er seen in January before. May
it continue.
A. Walters and w. w. Green
are expected home from Missouri
soon.
Marion Nett came through
town Monday evening with his
fine stallion purchased lately in
Dodge City.
The Fowler Band is blowing
itself hoarse these nights prepar-
ing for something, we know not
what.
DIR. Calendar packed his trunk
Sunday and flew his kite for
Meade where he will engage in
his profesh, we presume. Good
luck to the DR.. but what are the
boys going to do?
Billy Miles went to Meade last
Monday eve to attend trial again,
not being satisfied the prosecu-
ton has concluded to hit him
again.
George Fowler is working out
at Oliver Norman's this week.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-01-25

&sSS SuSU presents uUOHHUH9 ~ p<OyOOOsUU
IN case of tie, money equally d.
vided.
Every guess on the above PROPOSE
ton must be accompanied by a years
subscription to the WEEKLY ENQUIRER.
YOU can guess as often as you care
to inclose subscription price to the
WEEKLY ENQUIRER.
This contest will close month be-
fore the result of the census will be
known and officially certified by the
Director of the United States Census
at Washington, D. c.
Subscription price for the WEEKLY
ENQUIRER Gncluding guess is only
$I.oo a year. Eleven copies and
eleven 'guesses for $1,000. For full
particulars see WEEKLY ENQUIRER.
Send all orders to ENQUIRER Co.,
Cincinnati, Ohio.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-01-25
OF Interest TO Sfockmen.

vi HI IGHGSI 10 olOGkiiIStls |
Harry Rees has 3I2 head of calves
on the syndicate farm, south of town
that he is feeding corn and bran.
They are in fine condition, and are
as fine calves as you can see any
where. He also has a bunch of hogs
running with the calves.
George Theis Jr., of Ashland, one
of the biggest cattle dealers in Kan
sas is we'll pleased with the business
outlook for the coming year, and is
increasing his ranches as rapidly as
possible in western Kansas.
The finest fat cattle shown at the
Guelph, Ont, fat stock show brought
the highest price in many years, 1oc
being obtained for one or two extra
fine animals. Prices ruled down to
to &c for animals much in the
same class.
Two carloads grade Aberdeen
Angus cattle were sold at Chicago
last month at sS.25 per 100 lbs.
Two pure bred steers of the same
breed brought So. so. Similar prices
have not been equaled since Dec,
'S3, when the same price was paid
for some Christmas Galloway cattle.
The high water mark since the war
was So to $50, paid in May and
June of 'S2.
The steerage capacity of Kansas
was strained little last Thursday
when steer from Mcpherson county
was slaughtered at Armour's, which
weighed a,61o pounds on foot
Ashland Clipper.
The inventory of the is ranch
property, as rendered by the apprais-
ers, is s276,474, and the value of
the cattle is placed at s335,77I, be-
sides S3I,I43 on deposit at the First
National bank of Amarillo. The
ranch and cattle are to be sold under
the terms of the will of thel late own
ner, C. N. Whitman. ]. C. Horton,
of Kansas City, is administrator
Canadian Record.
The sort of sheep required few
years ago is not wanted at all at the
present time. Feeders are having
the same experience with mutton
that has been experienced with pork
The fat is no longer wanted. We
are to-day catering to finer taste
in both classes of meat, and this
finer taste calls for something which
is not overfat. You can find some
first class mutton in all sheep of al
breeds, but if the carcass is made
overfat we have got to trim off LOT
before cutting chops for our Gus
toners. Even in the cheaper cuts
of meat fats are no longer wanted.
What is required is a good leg and
plenty oflean side cuts.-Mr. Foulds
to Dominion Sheep Breeders Assn.
Jas. Beasley has the the best
thoroughbred registered Hereford
bull ever brought to this part of the
county. He bought the animal from
Cort Brown several weeks ago, and
at the same time bought two short
horn bulls of Bobby Davis, on the
Cimarron.-Hardesty Herald.
: Meade County has several of these
animals. John Conrad, of Crooked
Creek twp, M. E. Dahmer, of Eden,
John Sims, of Fowler, and several
others have got this class of animals
and are improving their herds.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-01-25

At the rate of $1,000 a day this
government would soon be able to
pay for the Pacific cable, which it
is estimated would cost $40, 900, 900.
If the government can own and op-
crate a cable line, which it can be-
yond doubt, why can't they own
and operate other enterprises?
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-01-25
Among Our Exchanges.

III 1hSoOS 4NCHoJ Cd1lCo cud
published by Mr.. John Wehrle, ar
rived this week. The paper has
clean and newsy appearance. We
hope it will continue its visit each
week.-Liberal News.
The preliminary examination of
Alec. McCoid for the murder of A.
L. D avis began Tuesday morning,
and up to this time the case is still
progress. Full particulars next
week. Liberal News.
Dick Griggs came down from
Meade, Kas., last Monday, and was
duly installed as member of the
Herald force.-Hardesty Herald.
The first issue of the Meade County
News reached the table of the Demo-
crat last week. 1t is all right and
we welcome it to our exchange list.
1t will fill a valuable space in the
southwest. Its politics are all right
and the News will no doubt contri-
butte to the success of the allied
forces of Meade county and vicin-
ity.-Dodge City Democrat.
WHY THE JUDGE WAS LENIENT.
John A. Williams, of Little Rock
comes to Kansas frequently to help
out the resident judge. On recent
visit to Fort Scott, where Judge
Williams held court, thatjurist made
remarkable display of judicial
emotions. A man was convicted in
Judge Williams's court of sending
obscene letters through the mail, a
deep offense in the eyes of Judge
Williams. The prisoner was ar
raigned before him for sentence and
the inevitable lecture.
"I.would give you two years" said
Judge Williams, chad it not been
for things l saw you do in this court
room. I saw you few days ago
pay some delicate attentions to your
wife. For them 1 will throw off one
year. Then again 1 saw you take
off your coat and put it on the floor
for your little child to sleep on.
That was very thoughtful, for when
babies sleep on the floor they get
cold l admired that little attention
and will throw off six months more
for that. Then again sir. saw you
walk the floor with your other baby
when it was fretful and your kind
ness touched me, sir. For that 1
will throw off six months more You
are fined one dollar, sir"
Shortly after United States Unit
ed States Attorney Ike Lambert,
who worked hard to convict the
man, went to the bench and said:
sJudge, what would you do if that
man had third child that he had
shown kindness to in your pres
ence?"
"Then, sir" replied Judge Will
liams, 'sit would be my painful duty,
1 suppose, to give you six months
for prosecuting him."
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-01-25

The Topeka Capital is arranging
to put that paper il the hands of
Rev. Chas. M. Sheldon, author of
GIN His Steps" for period of one
week. Mr.. Sheldon will have full
and complete charge of the paper in
all departments and will have the
say of what shall or shall not appear
in its columns. The idea is novel
one and we await the result with
interest.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-01-25
LAKELAND ITEMS

Having received a copy of the
new paper, for which we are
many times obliged to the editor,
we will try and return the COM
pliment by sending in some news.
Al Davis commenced Monday
to work for w. E. Wilson on his
well.
Mrs. Schneider is reported
quite sick, but her many friends
hope she is better.
A little child of Will Boyle's
has been sick with scar1atina, but
is better.
Morton Wilson and family Wis
tied H. Butler last Sunday.
Mr.. Vanduesen and family,
Miss Nellie Keith, Will and John
Haver, John Painter, c. Smith
and Al Davis took dinner with
Will Wilson and wife last Sunday.
Lost (?)-Somewhere on the
road from the post-ofice to the
home of Charles Thompson, be-
tween the hours of 7 and II p. m.
young man, height about feet
2 inches, dark Completed,
smooth shaver, and rather sad
expression. Anyone finding the
above described property will re-
ceive reward by leaving same at
the postohice. Signed. His
Chum."
On Wednesday eve January II
there was an oyster supper at the
Lakeland schoolhouse, for the
benefit of the minister, all report
a good time and plenty of oysters.
Married-At the home of the
bride and groom, January 18th,
George Haver and Miss Mary
Boutwell,. Rev. Gibson perform
ed the ceremony which was wit
messed by all the relatives. After
the ceremony the guests were
seated at the table, just loaded
with everything that was good to
cat, cooked by the two mothers.
The bride is a good Christian
girl, loved by her many friends
and the groom has lived here
since boyhood, loved and respect
ed by friends and relatives who
wish him and his bridea long and
happy life, and though clouds
may come, may it draw their
hearts closer together, binding
their vows "unti1 death us do
part. p"
On Friday evening, Feb. End.
there will be a box supper at the
school house. Girls, bring your
boxes" and the boys their quar-
ters."
S. Sumpter reports plenty of
water In his new well.
EvEDRoPPER.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-01-25

Chairman Hanna is having trouble
collecting the money the business
men of Philadelphia subscribed for
the Republican National convention.
1t looks very much like the chairman
has been "confdenced."
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-01-25

Ed Little seems to have the lock-
jaw. He has not opened his mouth
about the war in the Philippines
since his return. He would not
even be interviewed.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-01-25

The committee appointed to in
vestigate the case of Roberts, of
Utah, has reported against that
gentleman. We presume he will
have to go.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-01-25
OUR CORRESPONDENTS.
NEWSY NOTES AND times OF INTEREST
SENT US BY OUR FRIENDS WHO
LIVE IN THE COUNTRY.
SPRING CREEK ITEMS.

We thank CrackerJack tor his
kind and cordial welcome and
wish to return the compliment, as
he arrived the same time we did.
Also desire to congratulate the
News on having secured such a
good poet to contribute for its
columns, as that poem last week
showed ''poetic talent" beyond
the ordinary. And another thing,
we extend the kindest wishes to
Crackeriack in regard to his
"think-works' holding out to the
far distant end, as he expressed
some doubt about the matter.
But we did not detect any indica-
tons so far, of their being in the
least danger of collapsing.
The most noted event in socie-
ty this week was a dance at Mr..
Chas. Keith's. 1t made one think
of "the steps that we took to one
fiddle" and was beyond doubt an
occasion in everyway enjoyed by
the crowd. There was no scar
ity of musicians and the dancers
danced merrilly on until the "wee
sma hours" There were some
new and interesting quadrilles,
and we will wager that everyone
who took part in them now fully
understand balancing. swing
ing" and "promenading." A vote
of. thanks is due Fred Heape for
the music furnished during the
latter part of the evening, what il
lacked in quantity was made ul
in quality.
Regular May weather-and il
is only January.
This community was visited by
a very severe cyclone last week
1t only struck certain parts of the
neighborhood. We won't men
ton what parts. Anyone tina
was at all injured knows all about
it, and that's all that is necessary
Suffice it to say that the air was
very blue for a short time ant
sparks flew in all directions. We
do not think it was among Hicks
predictions,
There was quite a gathering
last Sunday, at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Jake Heape. Among
those present were Mr.. and Mrs
Chas. Keith, Mr.. James Hinsdalt
Mrs. Nellie Haskins, Misses Mel
lie keith and Grace Con1in anC
MeSSrs Luther and Al Davis ant
Fred and John Heape. The da J
was spent in pleasant converse
ton and music; and horsebacl
riding by tbs young folks. This
was a special feature and much
enjoyed by the participants. Al
returned home in the evening
feeling that they had spent {
pleasant day. Many thanks te
Mr.. and Mrs. Heape's hospitality
Mr.. Luther Davis, of Montgom.
cry county, but now rusticating
in this part Of creation, was avis
itor at Meade last week.
Miss Fanny Heape and cousin
Luther Davis, visited with Chas
Keith and family last Sunday.
The latest treat for the writer
was the reading of the MEADE
COUNTY News, very good and
much needed county paper, sc
voted by everyone whom we have
heard speak of it.
Mr.. Jim Smith and James Hins-
dale were business visitors last
! Sunday at Chas. Keith.
Well this is all for this time,
| Mr.. Editor, and if these don Il
find the waste basket will come
again. SWEET WILLIAM.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-01-25

There are too many people trying
to work the government. They will
get government job and then work
it for all that is in it, regardless of
everything but self-interest.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-01-25

What has become of Gen. Funs-
ton? 1t is about time for him to
work off his jaw. We have not
heard from him since he left Homo
lulu.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-01-25

President Kruger still seems to
have confidence in the Lord. He
carries the Bible in one hand and
good Mauser in the other.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-01-25

They say that Senator Hoar's
speech melted the Filipinos to in
surrection. Possibly Senator Bev-
eridge's might stop it, if copies were
circulated among them.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-01-25

Tbs committees of the House and
Senate are about to report favorably
on the Nicaraguan Canal bill.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-01-25

Gen. Wheeler is returning tie the
United States to resume his seat in
Congress. He will not have Car
Reed to rule him out of order this
time.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-01-25

Admiral Dewey seems to have
settled down to quiet life in Wash
ington.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-01-25

Here you have the figures of a
basis of calculation. The problem
now is: What will be the population
of the United States, excluding recent
acquisitions. The result is usually
announced in July of the census year.
THE WEEKLY ENQUIRER is anxious
to engage all in study of their coun-
try. To this end it will distribute
cash amounting to $4,000, for solu-
tons received of the population of the
United States Census, as follows:
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-01-25

ROCK ISLAND TIME CARD.
No. 62 east 947 a. m.
NO. 81 going west 5:44 p. M.
N. B. PECK, Agent
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-01-25

The regular examination of applicants for
teachers certificates will be held at the
school house, Meade, Kansas. January 27th.
Persons desiring to take this test are request
ed to come early. Examination fee 81.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-01-25

By a misplaced comma paper
in Greeley county raised dickens
of row. 1t said: 'Two young men
from Leoti went with their girls to
Tribune to attend the teachers in
stitute, and as soon as they left, the
girls got drunk" The comma be-
longed after the girls.
The good work has commenced.
Several of the Kansas weekly papers
are raising the price of the yearly
subscription.-Ex.
We have been wondering why the
newspapers have not formed a trust.
Everything else seems to be
trusted"
Pool Grinstead of the Wathena
Star is sentenced to eleven months
in Jail for libel. He will edit his
paper in jail.-Ex.
This poor fellow said something
in his paper about Cy Leland that
he could not fully substantiate.
The Clark County Clipper takes
the stand that members of the church
who dance should be fired bodily;
and in this position it is backed up
by the Dodge City Globe Republi-
can.-Ex.
The newspaper fraternity don't
get to be jurors in such cases, as
rule.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-01-25
OUR GLORIOUS COUNTRY.

Have you watched its marvellous
GROWTH If not, The Weekly En-
quirer wants to study the strides it has
made. The first census of the United
States was taken in 1870. Since then
every succeeding ten years. The re-
suit has been as follows:
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-01-25
lodge Directory.

NJ. w. A.-Meade Camp No. 1898, meets
every first third and fifth Monday night
of each month
JOHN D. WEHRLE, v. c.
JOHN ELLIOTT, Clerk.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-01-25

Following is the Reading Circle program:
Greenwood Chapters v and VI.-Carrie
Painter.
Lecky-Pages Iooto 1856, with review,
Ross Mccormick.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-01-25
Educational Column.
By. A. PoarERFIELp Co Stunt.

Program of Teachers Association to be
held at Meade Kansas, Saturday. February
3rd 1900, beginning at 1880 p. m.
Opening exercises conducted by Rev. Eny-
cart.
Rending of minutes
Recitation-Mary Mafitt.
Paper Should pupil be compelled 10
take all the branches belonging to his grader
y. T. Walter.
Music.
How can we stimulate desire among pup
lis for choice Acknowledgement discussion
Paper-The teachers relation to public
opinion.-Emily Painter.
Query Box.
Roll-call-Answer by quotations
Adjournment
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-01-25
Churches.

BAPTIST-Services first and second Sun
days of each month at usual hours.
REV. J. M. ROBINSON, PASTOR
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-01-25

CATHOLICS. vices on notice each month
REV. JAMES DoNoHUE, Pastor.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-01-25

Christian Endeavor-Meets every Sunday
e vening at 1880 at Baptist Church.
WINNIE BoNHAM, President.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-11-15
Granville

"Saffo in Black" Is negro love story,
"sll wool and yard wide"
Geo. Green was in town Sunday.
Mrs. Martha Briggs is visiting her son,
Allie, for few days.
Mrs. +. G. Hubbard is spending a few
weeks IN Boston and vicinity.
The dance at the Lower village was
postponed on account OF the snow storm.
Mrs. Emma Briggs closed her school at
the Corner Friday, Nov.9th. for a vacation
OF three weeks.
The Ladies' Social circle will meet with
Mrs. Ii. G. Hubbard Nov n and would
ike to see all the members present.
School closed at the Lower village Nov.
9TH. Nellie Hayes was the only pupil that
bett.
The apron and necktie social has been
postponed until Friday evening, Nov.
SOth, at the same place. All invited. Fur.
ther particulars later.
Margaret Corbett returned to her homo
IN South bingham, Mass, Saturday, &C.
companied by Mrs. Ernest Hubbard
Ihey stopped on their way down to visit
day.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-11-15
South stranord.

Edgar F. Wood has bought the March,
Preston farm.
Steven Roberts has moved in with Or
ange Newton.
James w. Tyson, Jr., returned home
the past week.
Schools closed on Friday for vacation
OF three weeks.
Miss Sadie Morrison OF Union Village
was In town Sunday.
Miss Alice Brown returned home from
Hanover on Monday.
DIR. Logan Of Woodstock was in town
professionally last week.
Mrs. Morse OF Hanover was the guest Of
Mr.. billiard the past week.
Mrs. J.. d. waldron is spending a few
days with Mrs. j. l.. Barrett.
Miss Cora Whitcher returned to her
home In Walden on Saturday.
Mrs, j. l., Barrett returned Wednesday
from her visit at Washington.
Miss Minnie Blodgett returned satur-
day TO her home in Randolph.
three days meeting will be held at
the Baptist church the coming week.
James o. Kendall il making a business
trip through Vermont for Hatch a Buell.
b. F. Dow and family Of Copperfield
have moved into the Barrett tenement.