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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-28

The case of the State of Kansas
VS.. Geo. w. Wiley came to trial
last Tuesday morning. The case
was tried by Judge Cochran. A
jury was impannelled Friday com
posed of the following:
]. o. Padgett Don T. Edwards.
John Frame. Geo. Fowler.
Jerrie Emmert. Butler Wood.
Oliver Frame. Chas. Green.
Ira c, Rees. H. Butler.
D. C. Mahan. w. E. Green.
In this case Mr.. Wiley was charg-
ed with embezzlement of county
funds while county treasurer. The
information contained several counts
or charges of illegally dealing in tax
sale certificates. These certificates
taken out in the name of Geo. w.
Wiley and others on certain tracts
of lands FOR small sums of money,
and which were redeemed by the
owners for the full amount of taxes,
were the principal matters in dis
pute. The prosecution contended
that these were the means used by
the defendant to bleed the treasury
of money. They introduced their
evidence and made what was con-
sidered a strong case of embezzle-
ment. Mr.. Grattan made the open
argument for the state, the closing
by Judge Martin, of Topeka.
The defense did not deny that a
shortage existed but claimed as a
custom had existed, that the de-
fendant had a right to deal in these
tax titles and that he did not intend
to deprive Meade County of the
money.
The attorneys for the defense were
S. R. Peters, F. C. Price, H. J.
Bone and the local attorneys.
The verdict of not guilty is being
general discussed by everyone. A
great many believed that the result
would be another hung jury, very
few. if any, believed that it would
be an acquittal.
A very large majority of the peo-
pie of Meade County backed the
County Commissioners in the pros
ecution of this case, and while the
verdict of the jury releases thecrim-
inal charge against Mr.. Wiley, the
fact still remains that a shortage Of
several thousand dollars still exists
in the treasury, and the question
with the people IS, where is thi:
money and who will have to be re-
sponsible for it?
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-28
From the cimarron Sentinel.

Two Spearville merchants shipped
out soo5.72 worth of eggs during
the month of February. Here's a
record that's not to be snuffed at
and by the way, neither Is the town
of Spearville. 1t is much smaller
town than Cimarron, but does twice
the business. The merchants of the
town advertise.
The large pump at the Santa Fe
pumping station, or perhaps we
should say the water in the well, is
sure and never failing weather
barometer, the pump indicating the
approach of a storm by throwing up
murky or muddy water. When the
muddy water begins to flow it is a
cinch bet that it will storm within
twenty-four hours. Geo. Wallace,
manager of this department of the
weather bureau service, predicted
Mondays storm on Sunday, and he
has not missed it in a single instance
this winter. Here is something for
the wise heads to ponder over.
Mike Sutton, of Dodge City, who
still has tail hold on the Office of
Internal Revenue Collector for Kan
sas, was in Cimarron last Saturday
on legal business, accompanied by
his son, Stuart. Notwithstanding
the official gang plank is already be-
ing suspended in mid-air in readi-
ness for him to do the grand walk
act he is the same genial, jolly old
Mike, and will live long in the hearts
of the people of western Kansas.
He lined up on the wrong side of
the political battleield-that's all
and will be cast into outer darkness
for a spell. 'Tis sad-but such is
life and politics.
Gene Hall, his daughter Vera,
and Frank Shay, had a narrow es-
cape from death by poisoning a few
days ago. On last Friday hogs
head was cooked in kettle that
had been in use around the house
for years. A few slices of the meat
put two two or three dogs to sleep
to wake no more. On the follow
ing Tuesday some beans were cook
rd in the some kettle. The entire
party ate of the beans, and all OF
them were taken sick. Shay par
took sparingly of them and was able
to care for Gene and his daughter
until help arrived. DR.. Hollembeak
was called and relieved their suffer
ings somewhat, and they are now in
a fair way to recovery. The Doctor
is sure it was poison that did the
work but is unable to account for il
under the circumstances. 1t was &
close call.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-28
A Bold Robbery.

From the Ashland Clipper, March 21.
Hon. Claude Duval and his
brother-in-law, c. F. White, were
held up in true western style at
Englewood last Friday night and re-
lieved of cash to the amount of S36.
Messrs. Duval and White were in
Ashland in the morning and drove
to Englewood, expecting to take the
morning train. They were down
interviewing the merchants until
darkness came on, when they start
ed to the hotel down near the depot.
Somewhere between town and the
hotel, two men stepped in front OF
them and ordered "hands up" which
request was complied with and the
bandits searched the victims, obtain
ing the above amount of money.
The bandits wore no masks, as
the intense darkness rendered identi-
fcation impossible. Each held the
regulation six-shooter, and each went
through the pockets of his man ir
''green horn" style, but very dis.
cretely took only cash.
Parties in Englewood were sus.
pected but neither the parties mol
money could be identified.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-28
For the latest dress goods call at

Wehrle's.
We publish the final tax notice in
another column.
The Baptist Institute begins in
this city tomorrow.
Doc Anshutz was up from the
Cimarron Tuesday.
Gold and tinsel braid, also new
styles of belts at Wehrle's.
A complete stock of everything in
the dry goods line at Wehrle's.
Andor Eliason and Hans Erickson
were visitors at this Office Tuesday.
Mr.. Angel, of West Plains twp,
made this office pleasant call Tues
day.
Call and see the new styles of
dress goods and trimmings at
Wehrle's.
Expert Accountant Stagg left on
Wednesday morning for his home in
Topeka.
For the latest line of spring mil
linery, call and inspect the stock at
Mrs. Wehrle's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Gray came in
from Wichita Wednesday to visit
for several days with Mrs. Gray's
parents.
The condition of Herman Wilkey
who is sick with rheumatism, was
worse last week, but is improving at
present.
Sample copies of THE News will
be sent to anyone upon request or
if any of our friends desire a copy
sent to anyone just speak out.
Mrs. Wehrle has received a new
spring line of millinery in ladies and
children's hats. Also the latest nov
elites. Call and examine these new
spring goods.
Mr.. George Schmoker returned
Wednesday evening from Kansas
City where he had been with his
mother, whom he left there under
medical treatment.
Claud Leach is now employed as
brakeman on the work train. He
left for Harrington last week, but
when he got to Bucklin he was or
dered to go to work -here~on the
above named train.
w. T. Rountree was down from
Fowler Friday, having been sum-
moned as juror. He joined the
large number of News readers, and
is now one of us. Mr.. Rountree is
one of the new residents of Fowler
township, having moved there from
Missouri last year.
For SALE-Two fine Black Per,
cheron Stations, I6H hands,
weight 1000 and 1900 lbs., also
two Black Mamoth Jacks with white
points, IS and I5H hands, six and
seven years old. Can be seen a
livery stable, Cimarron, Kansas
Inspection cordially invited. Ad
dress ]. P. EMERY,
Cimarron, Ks
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-28
Program.

The following is the program of
the Southwestern Kansas Scriptural
Institute which meets at the First
Baptist Church, Meade, Kansas,
March aoth to April and 1901:
Opening Address, President.
I. Lecture upon the Book of
Matthew, w. c. Self.
2. Baptism of Jesus, by Mat
thew, w. T. Gordon.
8. Ministry of John the Baptist,
by Matthew, A..W. hide.
4. Temptation of Jesus, by Mat
thew, Miss Winnie Bonham.
S. Mountain-top Experiences Of
Jesus, by Matthew, ]. NJ.
Robinson.
6. Parallels of Jesus, by Mat
thew, J. F. Blair.
7. Jesus on Trial, by Matthew,
H. Med. Thompson.
s. Jewish Sects spoken of in
Matthew, R. L. Sawyer.
9. Feasts Given, by Matthew,
Mrs. Alice. Bateman.
10. The Resurrection of Jesus, by
Matthew, M. S. Jones.
II. Miracles of Jesus, by Mat
thew, c. D. Price.
IL. Triumphal Entry. by Matthew
Jerry Hurt
Il. The Visit of the Wise Men,
by Matthew, E. L. Gay.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-28
Arena Club.

The Arena Club will meet Thurs
day evening, April 4th, with Mrs. ].
E. Roberts Sr. Subject, domestic
Economy" Leader, Mrs. o. Ham
ilton. Each member is requested
to be present, as important business
is to be transacted.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-28
For Sale.

1 have several span of horses,
some cattle and hogs for sale. Also
buggy and wagon. For further
particulars, call on or address,
]. ]. LEACH,
2-2S 2m Meade, Kans.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-28

Owing to the prevalence of small
pox Liberal is quarantined against
hoboes from railroad camps in Bea-
yer county, also against letting the
Rock Island unload any more no.
boes from the east in Liberal If
these tramps are not permitted to go
out of the county by way of Liberal
as they came into the county, as
soon as warm weather arrives,
tramps will scatter over the county
and spread smallpox. The author
tiles of the county should establish
patrol and confine graders to the
right-of-way, and when any of them
quit job, round up the bunch and
make them walk out of the county
on the line of the railroad, and not
permit them to scatter over the
county If no other way suggests
itself for getting rid of the hoboes,
and they will not be permitted to
enter Kansas or Texas on foot, load
them in stock cars, throw in a few
bales of hay and seal the doors,
then bill them to Kansas City with
directions that they be thrown into
the Kaw on arrival.-Hardesty
Herald.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-28

Always remember that this Office
can furnish you any paper publish
ed in the United States at reduced
rates
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-28
Coa1i Coal!

A. o. Rosenberg desires to in
form the public that he is handling
coal. He is selling it strictly for
cash.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-28

Visited the following schools:
Dist. 16, Lima Petefsh, teacher;
Dist. IS, Jennie Barragree teacher;
Dist. ID, Grace Conlin, teacher.
MAGGIE MARTIN,
Co. Sup't.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-28

Two Norman evangelists slid into
Kenton, Friday evening, but stayed
only an hour or two, going from
here to New Mexico where they dis
tributed circulars calculated to con-
vince people that Mormonism is
right. Two more Mormon prose-
lytes are working the territory of
Oklahoma and will probably be in
this neck of the woods in the near
future. e.-Cimarron News.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-28

This bank distincvey catemens and sockgrowers bank
We solicit the of the legitimate catemen and sockgrow
the southwest Money hand at all times for legitimate
cattle loans with good margins. NO PURCHASE LOANS.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-28
VOLUME II
,P9sidn BERRYMAN,
CO vtePrs
THE
MEADE STATEBANk.
MEADE, KANSAS.
W. S. BERRYMAN, Cashier.
MEADE, KANSAS,

Deslsnated Depository o. Meade County
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-28

Homer H. Edison of Optima was
in town last Friday on business.
Homer is going to Eagle City, Alas
ka, in May with George Mulligan
as member of the Eagle City Plac-
er Mining Development Co. John
Mulligan, A. ]. Hughes, Albert P.
Carter, Lyman Savage, John J..
Grimmer, Harry Clark and several
others will also go as members of the
company.-Hardesty Herald.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-28

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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-03-28
AVerdict Of Acquitta1.

The case of the State of Kansas
VS.. Geo: w. Wiley came to trial
last Tuesday morning. The case
was tried by Judge Cochran. A
jury was impannelled Friday COM
Docad Of the f0llou;n1.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-18
The Weather.

Snow tonight and Thurs
day; rising temperature.
j. NJ. SHERIER,
Observer.
Temperature--At z a. IN. s
below; at $3.50 p. IN. above.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-18
]. RAMSER.
MANUFACTURING JEWELER AND
SCIENTIFIC OPTICIAN.
The life
Of your
Linen

Depends upon how il is laun-
dered. Some laundries ruin
linen within a few weeks.
We do not. We are launder-
ing linen today that we have
laundered for several months.
Why? Because we wash with
pure soap and pure water and
iron by absolutely the most
approved methods known. A
few months trial will prove
that our methods are not Sc
we're. May we show you?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-18
CITY CHAT.

Hurricane coal.
Coles hot blast.
Stoves at Wilchers'.
Buy home of Reidy Bros.
For insurance, f. J. Burns.
Morning Light scent cigar.
Simon Lewis for Xmas wines.
Homes for sale. A. Rush & Co.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Telephone 1901 when ordering
coal.
Co.'S.
Trees and tree trimmings at Trefz
& Co.'S.
Cooking apples So cents a peck at
Horizons.
Muffiers, square and scarf shapes, at
Lambert's.
Nursery grown Christmas trees at
Hess Bros.
Hobby horses 70 cents at Young &
McCombs'.
Buy your Xmas tree ornaments at
Brookman's.
Christmas trees 10 cents each at
BrOokman's.
Note the specials for tonight's sell
ing ut McCabe's.
Dressed dolls from ) cents up, at
the Eastern Fair.
Don't forget the cutlery sale at
Summers & Co.'s.
A Rush & Co., room 6. Buford
olock-real estate
All trimmed millinery at half price.
Young & McCombs'.
Guaranteed razors from - cents to
s.. SOmmers & Co.
Ladies' fancy silk umbrellas, all
shades at Lambert's.
Mems heavy canvas leggings so and
20 cents at the Leader.
Kid dolls, full line from 10 cents
up, ut the Eastern Fair
Prices cut in two on all trimmed
hats at Miss Byrnes'.
Watch for Bartlett Bros Xmas sale,
December p, % and "a.
Women's 7-button overgaitors, II
cents tonight Mt McCabe's.
Ladies', misses and children's jer-
sey leggings at the Leader.
For nice California fruits call at the
Twentieth street fruit stand.
Solid gold fountain. pens, Brook
mans Xmas price o. cents.
We have the most complete line of
toys in the city. Trefz q Co.
A great handkerchief purchase.
See McCabe's adj, page six.
Try hurricane coal, sold by the
Port Byron Lime association.
Oranges Is cents n dozen at the
Twentieth street fruit stand.
a choice assortment of Xmas wines
and liquors at Simon Lewis.
Man of war boats, % cent kind, for
Is cents, at Young & McCOmbs'.
Man of war boats, so cent kind, for
25 cents, at Young & McCombs'-
J. Ramser has few fine umbrellas
left, they go at reduced rates.
Fine mixed candy cents pound at
the Twentieth street fruit stand.
Silver mounted ebony combs,
Brookman's Xmas price 80 cents.
Have you tried sack of Edelweis
flour? 1t is sold by r. Kuschmann.
Children's great big picture story
books cents tonight at McCabe's.
Great closing out sale of millinery
until Christmas at Mrs. La Frenz'.
Motorman's high top, warm lined,
leather foxed shoes 81 at the Leader
Dance at Turner hall Saturday
night. Gents % cents. Ladies free.
Gas and electric stand lamps, Rock
Island Electric Construction com
pany.
See Dickman & Co.'S new line of
jewelry and novelties for real bar
gains
Hear our country's most famous
orator at Augustana college tomorrow
night.
Headquarters for Christmas pres
ents. Where? At Lambert's toy
gerry shop.
Smoking jackets, night robes and
paiamas, snaPPy new patterns at
Lambert's.
When Knighthood was in Flower,
by Caskoden, 80 cents, at Young &
McCombs'.
Toy pianos, six keys, white or ma
hogany finish, 10 cents, at Young q
McCOmbs'.
The largest line of pocket knives in
pearl, ivory. buck horn, ebony and
rose wood handles, prices from ;
cents to s.. E.very one guaranteed
aS-;a,a - .ha uorna-
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-10-25

time. There are now only twenty
three. They are elected for life.
Their power in the government Of
the organization is supreme.
From their number they elect the
Sovereign Grand Commander and
his deputy. They also elect their
own members. As stated, there
can never be more than thirty
three members, one for each state
in the jurisdiction. It is doubtful
whether in the 100 years of its ex-
istence the Supreme Council has
had thirty-three active members
serving at the same time. On the
other hand, the active membership
may dwindle to a single Mason.
He would have power to perform
all of the customary functions of
his position.
The honorary members have au-
thority to make motions, to debate
them and TO exercise almost every
privilege in debating body, with
the important exception of voting.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-10-25
Sold at Moss Drug Store only

Pike collected s2S, 500 for the pur-
chase Of the property and bought
it from Col. Reeves, of the United
States Army. in 1888. Gen. Pike
passed the last days Of his life
here. To-day the building spa
cious three-story brick, with white
stone trimmings and its contents
are valued at $500 It belongs
to the Scottish Rite Masons Of the
Southern Jurisdiction.
Grand Commander Richardson
has already completed arrange
ments for moving into the build
ing. The offices Of the Supreme
Council are located here, and Fred
erick Webber, Secretary General,
is eIways in charge. The Secreta
ryship, like the office of Grand
Commander, is a life position.
The modest exterior of the
building bears little evidence of
the luxury within. Above the
main entrance are chiseled and
tinted in gold ten Sanscrit letters
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-10-25

title Of 'sMother Council of the
World. " It has issued charters to
the Supreme Councils of the
Northern Jurisdiction Of the
United States-the only other one
in the Union-and to all of the
jurisdictions Of European and
other foreign countries. The reg
ular biennial sessions of the coun-
Gil being held in October, the
centennial celebrationlwas pUstpon-
cd from last May to this month.
While the territory Of the South
ern Jurisdiction embraces every
State and Territory in the South
and West, still, with this tremen-
dous population to draw from,
there are scarcely 400 Masons Of
the honorary Thirty third degree in
the jurisdiction. The members Of
the Supreme Council are divided,
however, into two distinguishing
branches, active and hanesas,ss
Of the former there can never
b more than thirty-three At one
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-10-25

while presiding over the delibera-
tions of the Supreme Council. A
domed ceiling rises above the hall.
The floor is covered with rich,
red carpet. The sides of the room
--in the rear of the desks used by
the active members-are lined
with benches, set on platforms.
These seats are reserved for visit
ing Masons Of the Thirty third
and last degree. "
Three steps lead up to the dias
on which the throne is located. A
heavy canopy Of royal purple vel
vet, embroidered with silk and
ornamented with gold fringe and
tassels, spreads above. Before
the throne Ii a gold and white
PEDESTAL, with triangular top and
gavel. On the floor Immediately
in front Of the pedestal ID an altar
on which q lamp will burn incense
while Mr.. Richardson sits in state.
A white altar stands in the center
of the hall and there the members
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-10-25

spelling "The Holy House Of the
Temple" +"
The bedchamber to be occupied
by Mr.. Richardson il on the third
floor. Magnifcence. that marks
the appointments of the entire
house begins here. The folding
bed, couch, dresser, tables and
chairs are Of richly carved ma
hogany. Oriental rugs cover the
floor Rare oil paintings adorn
the walls, q valuable portrait Of
Gen. Pike hanging above the
white marble mantal. The room
Is ~ the corner 81 the building, is
lighted by six windows, and with
all its luxury, is inviting and
homelike.
Adjoining the apartment is a
private bath, porcelain tub and
tiled walls and floor. Distributed
throughout the house are eight
similar apartments, each with its
own bath, and all little inferior in
appointments 10 the Grand Com
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-10-25

Knight Commander is eligible 10
election as an honorary Thirty
third degree man. While this
may occur at any time after he
has reached bis majority, be cum
not, however, receive the degrees
of thirty-third until be bias reach
cd 83 years Of age.
To the public in general the I'M
yelling of the statue Of Gen. Pike
will appeal as the most interesting
feature connected with next
weeks centennial. This handsome
marble and granite monument to
the memory Of an illustrous man
will be located within block "a
the Holy House Of the Temple.
Gen. Albert Pike, the most re.
markable figure ii tho Masonic
history of the United States, died
April 2, 1891, at the age Of ST
years. Of powerful physique,
with a face and head 'sthe picture
Of Moses,n the last illness Of this
man was his first He was born IN
Boston and attended Harvard til
1881 he travelled by stage to Tin
cinnati, later visiting Nashville
and st. Louis. In company with
thirty-nine others, he started ID
caravan from st. Louis for Santa
Fe, New Mexico. His horse ran
away and he walked the remain.
ing distance of 500 miles.
He returned from thief South.
west TO 1t. Smith, Ark, where he
taught school, and id 1888 became
editor Of the Arkansas Advocate.
He read law. In 1916 he raised 4
cavalry company and participated
in the Mexican war. About this
time he fought duel with Gov.
Jno. S. Roane, of Arkansas. Neither
was injured.
Gen. Pike was appointed Con-
federate Commissioner at the be.
ginning Of the Civil War and re.
cruited a number Of Indian allies.
At the close of the war he edited
the Memphis Appeal, later going
to New Orleans. He was elected
Sovereign Grand Commander Of
the Supreme Council for the South
ern Jurisdiction in 1859 and in 1873
moved to Washington, where he
lived until his death. The impos-
ing ceremonies of Kadosh were
held at midnight over his remains
seven days after his death, the sur.
vivors of the Supreme Council
participating.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-10-25

mander's room. These are fol
the use of members Of the com
mander's household. The sepa.
rate rooms we're furnished by Scot
tish Rite Masons Of different
States in the jurisdiction.
The Office which Mr.. Richard
son will occupy is on the second
floor Of the Holy House Of the
Temple. It contains two mahog-
any desks, book cases and other
furniture necessary for its equip
ment as an ideal working place.
A small chamber across the hall
has brass triangular tablet which
marks it as the room in which
Gen. Pike, Gen. j. g. Bachelor
and Judge P. G. Tucker, former
Sovereign Grand Commanders,
departed this life.
THE COUNCIL CHAMBER.
A great hall, known as the
council chamber, is fitted at the
east end with a gorgeous throne
on which Mr.. Richardson will sit
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-10-25

The power of the ballot is solely
in the hands of the active mem
bership, whether it is one or thirty
three. They alone can bestow the
title of honorary Thirty third de-
gree on a member Of the frater-
nifty.
This degree, aspired to by every
man who takes the Master Mason's
degree, is said to be always con
ferred for some signal service rem
dered by the recipient for the or
der. The mystery that shields
from the outside world the work
ings of the lodge room. hides from
Masons generally and even the
man honored with the high degree
the knowledge Of why the favor Ii
bestowed upon him and how the
active members become cognizant
Of bis services.
THIRTY THIRD DEGREE.
Any Mason who has taken the
Thirty-third degree and served a
two years apprenticeship as