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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-12
proving in health and will remain
there for several week 3 get.

proving IN health and will remain
there for several week get.
During the stern Saturday even.
ing, tightening struck the barn of MF.
hroutwurst-uorth of town. aud set
fire TO 1t. A horse was killed and
and the barn and contents we're
consumed.
There is no dull season for the
mail order men, who never cease t.,
advertise, which accounts for the dull
season of the local merchant who
quits advertising when business gets
slack.
Mr.. ReimHnn of near Odin who
had his leg broken several weeks
since, had to undergo second opsr-
alton last week. The injury was q
very bad compound fracture and for
some cause, the bones would not knit.
Since the doctors reset it they say be
is getting along as we'll "a can!d be
expected, but that he will be C, Mined
to his bed for some time yet.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-12
CLAFLIN COMMENTS.
From the Clarion.


C.L Ward moved his family to
Hutchinson the fret of the week.
Mrs. Herger has rented hotel in
OImitz which she has already taken
charge of.
Jake Weltmer hae leased the Her.
ger farm north of town, and bought
most of the stock and farm tools.
Wolfred Hill and Lige Pickerill
will open up a restaurant next week
in the old Humes building on Main
street.
A. j. Wodyz;ak of Dubuque, left
on the flyer Friday night for
Atchinson, where he will attend
school this winter.
Mrs. Whitney went to Hot Springs
q few weeks since, returned home
last week, as the treatment there was
not benefting her health, but Mrs.
Norris who accompanied her is i'm.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-12
OLMITZ NOTELETS.
From like the Hiker I"

From ike the Hiker"
Chilly-and no money to buy coal.
Oimitz sent delegation daily to
the fair.
j. w. Miller and wife visited rela>
tives at Odin Sunday last.
VIM. Kaisor and wife spent Sun
day with friends and relatives at
Great Bend.
The dancing club held a very
pleasant hop at the hall Wednesday
evening.
Chas. Kreisel was preambulating
among the throngs at the Co. Capital
Wednesday.
C. 81. Octis, Chas. Schugart, John
Schon and G. M. Reimer took in the
Salina fair and races last week.
Master Joe and Hiss Susie Hahn
left for Great Bend Tuesday, to enter
upon their atudies al the college.
According to dame rumor, several
weddings are on the tapis. That's
the thing boys. get in line.
M. l. Harmon and family are en-
jnying visit from Mr.. Harmon's
parents, and also cousin, Miss
Lovitt, from Horace.
j. E. Dildine has been transferred
from this place to Utica, Kans.,
Mr.. d was section foreman here; his
family will join him this week.
A photo Car moved into town Tues
day afternoon. We do not know the
proprietor, but hope she is a.good
artist.
Butcher Balcarek is thinking of
selling out his meat market and going
on the farm. This means Butch
has been hit by one of Cupid's air
guns and is to oin the ranks of Bene-
diets.
The Hotel has been rented to a
party from Kansas City, who takes
charge the 10Th. inst. Tpis will fill
long felt want with the travelling
public.
Banker Taylor ia making the ducks
roost on the topmost branches these
days. Art is q nimrod OF no SIN all
calibre has the patience of Job and the
mark manships of a Roosevelt.
Emil Teichqaeber, of Lindsborg,
spent Saturday and Sunday week
ago in this city with friends. Dir. I.
was combining business with pleasure;
he is on the road in the interests of
his fathers mill at Llndsborg.
Mrs. b. F. Sharp met with a mis-
fortune of having her ankle thrown
out of place last week, while at their
farm home in Homestead township
We hope for her speedy recovery.
DR.. Akin is now comfortably 10.
Gated in his new residence on the
south side. The Doctor and family
are to be congratulated upon having
such a handsome home.
Last reports say Taylor has not
collected his wagers from the young
lady who is afraid of micro bes; in
fact they say Art can't even win
pleasant smile, much less his bets;
sorry for him, and hope our blowing"
the matter hasn't queered him.
One of Mart Albaughs bank ex~
aminers called on Cashier TAYLOR
Friday last and examined the Brink
man Brack Bank, and of course
found everything straight as string.
Our bank is becoming one of the
strongest institutions of its kind in
the west.
Hoisington has been stricken with
the foot ball fever. They are to run
special train to Lindsborg on the
9th and play the Bethany team a
game on the gridiron. After this
game our Hoisington friends will
present lineup that can be likened
unto an acciden: ward in hospital.
Those Swedes will tie their yellow
and blue all around them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-12
An exchange says that an editor

An exchange says that an editor in
Kansas town announced that be
would write an article on Hell and
Who Would be there" Soon he re-
ceived letters from one lawyer, one
preacher. two bankers, three news.
paper men, four druggists. five jointists
three uEdertakers, one justice of the
peace, one postmaster. threatening
that if be mentioned their names they
would stop their subscriptions and sue
him for SANDER besides.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-12

Every body is fading out that the
Barton House is good place for dIn-
ing and lodging; the rates are reason
able, and the new proprietor,
8. A. Shepard, the photographer.
gives stone" to that popular hortlery
that cannot be icund elsewhere.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-01-30
COMMITTEE FINISHES ITS WORK
REPRESENTATIVE HENRY WILL
REPORT THE AMENDED
MEASURE.
WORD, "YflloW'' IS STRICKEN OUT
MAKES RESTRICTIONS APPLY TO
WHITE OR ANY OTHER KIND
OF BUTTER.

Washington. JAM. 24.-The friends of
the measure for rigid restrictions on
oleomargarine and kindred products,
carried their point before the house
committee on agriculture yesterday
and by a vote Of IL to ordered the re-
port of bill which is even more re-
strictive than the original Circuit bill,
refntroduced by Representative Nc
Cleary of Minnesota. The subject has
been under consideration for the past
ten days. all If the various interests
having been granted hearings.
Before the meeting yesterday the
friends of rigid restriction held a con-
terence and decided on several amend
ments. The original bill placed tax of
10 cents per pound on oleomargarine
and butterine colored to initiate yellow
butter. The word yellow was struck
out, thus making the restriction apply
to limitations of white or any other
kind of butter. Another change makes
those who take uncolored butter and
color il subject 20 all the taxes and
penalties of manufacturers When the
committee met these amendments were
agreed to by the foregoing vote. The
opposition to the bill proposed numer-
GUS amendments. all OF which were re-
jected. One of these permitted the use
of pure milk, cream or butter as an In
gredlent of oleomargarine; another ap-
piled the o!eomargarine restrictions TO
renovated butter" Representative
Henry of Connecticut was authorized
to report the measure as amended.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-01-30
PRESENTS FROM THE PRINCE.
Americans Will Receive Mementoes
of HenrY,a Visit.

Americans Will Receive Mementoes
of Henry's Visit.
Berlin, Jan. 25.-Admiral Prince Hen
ry Of Prussia yesterday selected at the
court jewelers. about fifty presents for
Americans with whom he will come
especially in contact during his visit to
the United States. The presents con-
sist Of gold and silver boxes, set with
diamonds and having the emperor's
monogram on the top; gold and silver
cups, gold and silver cigarette cases on
which his majesty's autograph is
traced in small diamonds, and small
compasses encased in gold and silver
boxes with "Hohenzollern' enameled
on them, besides larger and more valu-
able gifts. A number OF cuff links,
brooches and scarf pins, with the in
itial "H" in diamonds, are also included
among the presents. The latter are in
tended for less important persons. Of
fetal secrecy is maintained as to what
the emperor and Prince Henry will pre-
sent to the president, Rear Admiral
Robley D. Evans and Miss Alice Roose-
welt, although it is we'll known that
lis majesty will send Miss Roosevelt a
jeweleG bracelet and Prince Henry
probably will offer the president fine
hunting gun, with interchangeable shot
and rifle barrels. and its accompanying
equipment.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-01-30
REPLIES 70 REV. rApkuuRs1
SHOWS WHAT AN UNDERTAKING 1T
IS TO ENFORCE EVERY
LAW.
QUIET AND ORDERLY SUNDAYS
MORE PERFECTLY SECURED THAN
FOR FOUR YEARS
PAST.

New York, Jan. 23.-Mayor Low to-day
replied in part as follows to the demand
made upon him by the Rev. Parkhurst
and Thaddeus D. Kenneson, as president
and secretary of the Society for the Pre-
vention Of Crime. for the enforcement Of
the Sunday closing law:
"Your letter Of Jan. II is at hand.
Brushing aside al minor questions. it al
leges, in effect, that no attempt has been
maze since Jan. to enforce the excise
law So ar as it relates to Sunday selling;
1t admits that the law Is quite likely I'M
enforceable and yet it argues that the
foundations Of civic morality are threat
ened because 1t Is not enforced.
Not a Dead Letter.
II think it will clear the air if we try to
arrive at some common meaning for the
word enforced for, as you use it, you
give the impression that the law Is treated
by the administration as dead letter.
This is very far from being the case.
By virtue of this law the public sale Of
liquor has been stopped and a peaceable
and orderly Sunday has been already
more perfectly secured. since the first of
January as I judge from the public press.
than certainly at any time for four years
past. Because, however. it may have been
possible. as you imply, to buy liquor in
many saloons behind closed doors on Sun
day. it pleases you to say. in effect, that
the law Is treated by the administration
as though it did not exist.
ParIkhurst Quoted.
Coming from any one less familiar
with the problem than yourselves. this
assumption would suggest one of the easy
and sweeping differences often made by
those who speak without knowledge.
Read, however, in the light Of the inter-
view of the honored president of your So
ciety, which appeared on the 10th instant.
It bears very different aspect. In that
Interview DR.. Parkhurst said
Il 1T impressss me that the present ex-
else law will be exceedingly hard to en-
: force. Roosevelt bent all his wonderful
energy to attain this end. and. we had
three dry Sundays as Il result. THAT does
not seem to predict success for any eff
fort the present administration may
make. The whole police force was used
In carrying out Roosevelt's determination
and there was practically an open field
for the preparation of other crimes
ITO sum up: The attitude of this ad-
ministration toward the excise law can be
clearly defined. 1t will continue to&en-
force the excise law as one of the general
body of laws which it is called upon to
enforce, in the best manner practica BILE
with the means at its disposal
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-01-30
APPEALS TO THE PRESIDENT.
Rough Rider Who Is Want Writes
to His Former Colonel.

Rough Rider Who Is Want Writes
to His Former Colonel.
Toledo, Ohio, Jan. ga letter appeal
ing for assistance is speeding on its
way to. President Roosevelt on behalf
Of Edward Lent., who served with
"Teddy" through the war as a rough
rider and was fighting hext to Ham"
Fish when that young; hero's life was
spent. He was also a rnessmate of Fish.
Lertz is suffering from rheumatism,
the result of exposure during the war.
He enlisted in Arizona and now has O.
family in Illinois. Hc is a fireman, but
lately has been unable to do much
work. He applied for a pension some
time stree, but no action has been
taken. He has applied for admission
into the Sandusky soldiers home and
his application is soon to be acted upon.
The rough rider has confidence in his
colonel and says his appeal will not be
in vain. ="
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-01-30
CONGRESS-.
Effort to Shove q Schlcy Resolution
Through the Senate Fails.

Effort to Shove q Schlcy Resolution
Through the senate Fails.
Washington, Jan. 24-An effort was
made in the senate yesterday by Mr..
Mason of Illinois to obtain considera-
ton for q joint resolution which he in
troduced, extending the thanks Of con-
gress to Winfield Scott Schley 'for his
brave and able conduct of the American
fleet at the victorious battle Of Santi-
ago." The effort. however, was not
successful. Mr.. Mason's resolution. In
addition to the thanks of congress, pro-
vided that Admiral Schley should be
presented q sword, that bronze medals
commem orative Of the battle of Santi-
ago should be distributed among the
officers and men under the command
of Schley during said battle" and that
$40, 900 be appropriated to meet the ex-
peEses of the resolution. On motion of
Mr., Hale the resolution was referred to
the committee on naval affairs.
The resolution introduced by Mr.. Tell
er providing for Intervention on the
part of this government in behalf OF
Gen. Scheepers, sentenced to death by
the British South african authorities.
was postponed Indefinitely as Scheepers
already has been executed.
The department Of commerce bill was
under consideration the greater part Of
the session. but no definite progress was
| made.
In the House.
The consideration of the urgent de-
f1ciency bill. which has been under de-
bate in the house since Monday. was
completed yesterday but owing to the
lateness Of the hour, passage of the bill
was postponed until to-day. A sue
cessful effort was made to increase the
pay Of rural mail carriers from $500 to
5000 per annum. Mr.. Hill of Connecti-
cut made the motion to increase the ap-
preparation for this purpose. It was
resisted by Mr.. Cannon and Mr.. Loud,
chairman Of the postoffice committee.
on the ground that the method was ir-
regular. but the members with rur1l
constituencies supported it and it was
adopted--1C9 to 70.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-01-30
sEnATul. alnsun or sunrAnA
Thinks the Merger Cannot he Detrl-
mental to the Interests of Mon

Thinks the Merger Cannot he Detrl-
mental to the interests of Nom
tana.
Great Falls. Mont, Jan. 17.-Untted
States Senator Paris Gihse n, In response
to a query as to his sentiments on the
question Of the railroad merger. has
made the following reply:
"As am not a lawyer. will venture
no opinion as to the legal rights of the
Northern Securities company. What we
IN Montana wish to know is the effect
that this control OF stock will have upon
our state. 1t seems TO me improbable
that under this railway merger the in
dustries Of the Northwes. will be In
any manner crippled. cannot see
where q harmony of railway interests
would be detrimental to US. On the
contrary. it is my belief that more than
ever before, it would be the desire of
the railway companies to build up the
farming. mining and manufacturing IN
dustries Of our state.
Progressive Rate Reductions.
''The railway companies doing husi-
ness in Montana are taking more live
ly interest than ever before in the set
Element of the state, and in the subject
Of national aid to irrigation. which is
the real foundation for our future pros
perity.
For many years past the Great
Northern Railway company has reduced
its Western freight tariffs from time to
time, clearly on the theory that such
reduction would tend to the upbuilding
of the country, and; consequently. to
increase its freight tonnage. 1t is SIM
ply absurd to contend that the Great
Northern, Northern Pacific and Bur
lington companies would use great eff
forts to establish farm colonies and
manufacturing interests along their
lines and then impose q rate on grain
and manufactured products that would
destroy or cripple the farms and the
mills. We should not forget that it e
fol- the interest Of these railways tina,
Montana should have more people
more farms, more productive mines ant
more cattle and sheep than it has evel
had before"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-01-30
PEACE PROPOSALS FROM BoERs.

Were Presented to Lord Rosebcry
by Doer Delegate.
London, Jan. 24.-It is rumored In the
.obbies Of the house Of commons that
Boer delegate from Acting President
last June saw Lord Rose
,ery and submitted peace proposals to
aim. Lord Rosehery acquainted Lord
Salisbury. the premier. with this fact.
out. according to the rumor, the cabi-
get declined to consider the matter on
he ground that the war was coming t"
TN end with the unconditional surrender
If the Beers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-01-30
HoBsON WILL RETnRE.
Hero of the NIerrimac VIII Enter
the Political Arena.


Washington, Jan. 23.-Capt. Richmond
P. Hobson, the naval constructor who
sank the Merrimac in the mouth Of the
Santiago harbor. appeared to-day before
the retiring board at the Washington
navy yard. He will receive pension Of
$4,000 annually for the remainder of his
life If his application meets the approval
Of President Roosevelt.
Capt. Hobson's application for retire.
ment Is the preliminary, it is believed. to
his entrance into politics. He himself de-
clines to discuss his political aspirations.
but his friends don't doubt that if his
district in Alabama desires to send him to
congress he will be- willing to accept the
nomination.
The district is now represented by Mr..
Bankhead, one Of the leaders Of the mi
nority in the house. Mr.. Bankhead is an
astute politician and has no intention of
relinquishing his position. To secure even
the nomination Capt. Hobson will have a
hard fight on his hands.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-01-30
NEWFOUNDLAND PROBLEM.

Negotiations Between France and
England ON French shore Dues
ton.
London, Jan. 25-Rerlying to ques-
ton in the house of commons Mr..
Chamberlain, the, colonial secretary,
said that although con munications
were proceeding with France, his mai
esty's government was not yet in 2 po-
sition to make a definite statement on
the French shore (Newfoundland) ques-
ton.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-01-30
YOUNG BOY DRUNKARD.

Sad Case of Mistaken Greediness
Comes UP in New York Police
Court.
New York, Jan. 23.-John Conaty. ten
years old, of SAG West F'orty-sixtE street
was arraigned to-day in the West side
police court, charged with intoxication.
Policeman Murtha of the West Forty
seventh street station picked him up late
on Wednesday night at Ninth avenue and
Forty-seventh street. The little fellow
was so helpless by drink that he had to
be taken to Roosevelt hospital.
The boy told the court to-day that be
mad stolen several bottles Of beer from q
grocery store and drank too much of it.
Magistrate Dial sent the boy to the chill
dren's society.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-01-30
COUNTERFEIT COIN.

San Francisco MAN and Wife Under
Arrest.
San Francisco, Jan. A.-Ulysis &.
Blair and wife have been arrested for
passing count e-feit coin. Blair admits
his guilt and says his wife assisted him
in passing the coin, getting rid Of about
5000 month. The counterfeits are the
most perfect that have been seen here
Blair's method was to place the spurt-
Gus coin In small amounts with the
bookmakers at the Oakland race track.
Blair posed as a capitalist and has been
popular socially.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-01-30
FEAR A.LYNCH1NG.
Double Murderer Is Lodged in Jail
In Kentucky.


Louisville, KY, Jan. 25.-J. B. Jewell,
accused of double murder, was brought
to Louisville yesterday afternoon and
placed in Jail. Fear of lynching caused
the Spencer county officials much un-
easiness, and before the news of jew
ellis arrest became known he was on his
way to Louisville. Jewell was much re-
lieved when he reached the Jail. The
killing for which Jewell was arrested
occurred last Saturday and was the
result of trespass by hogs and dispute
over a line fence. Jewell and Marion
Bruce owning neighboring farms in
Spencer county. In fight Saturday
Marion Bruce was mortally wounded
by Jewell with shotgun. his son John
Bruce was instantly killed, and David
Bruce, another son, was slightly wound
od
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-01-30
Elected bx Nxport Lumbermen.

cKCCtCW Nv
Cincinnati, Jan 23.-The National Lum-
ser Exporters association to-day adj
gourned To meet next January in New
Orleans. The following officers were elect
I'd: President. Ernest M Price. New
York: trea surcr. Richard w. Price. Balti-
more; general counsel. John j. McKelvey.
New York: secretary and treasurer. FL
lott Lang. Memphis. Resolutions were
adopted making exporters Of packing
oouse products, linsccd. cottonwood ma
,hinery. grain. dairy and other products
eligible to membership.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-01-30
CHINESE EXCLUSION.
Ex-Secretary Foster Talks In Favor
of the. Chinks.

washiE gton. Jan. Is. - Ex-Secretary
of State John W. Foster appeared be-
fore the senate committee on in1migra-
ton yesterday and spoke in opposition
to the Chinese exclusion bills which
have been introduced in congress. His
remarks were directed more particu-
larly to the Mitchall or Pacific coast
bill, which he said was plain violation
of cur treaty with China. Mr.. Foster
said that our government had four
times asked China to modify existing
treaties in the interest of American cit
fzens, and that In every instance China
had scceded to our request.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-01-30
MANY ARE IDLE.

Serious Results Feared From the
Diamond Cutters Strike at The
Hague.
The Hague, Jan. 25. - The diamond
cutters who have gone on strike num-
her $500. The idle men and families
are supported by ample funds, and cut
ters who remain at work contribute 10
per cent Of their earnings. The strike
Is producing general irritation and un-
pleasant Developments are probable.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-01-30
OPPOSE CONSOLIDATION.

Maryland Proposes to Prevent Con-
solldntiOn of Competing Lfnes.
Annapolis, Nd. Jan. PA bill was
Introduced in the house Of delegates
which. if passed. will cffectually pre-
sent the purchase Of the Western
Maryland railway by any corporation
controlling a railroad in this state
competing with the Western Maryland.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-01-30
TO WATCH DEVELOPMENTS.
Gunbont Marietta Is Ordered From
Porto Rico to Colon.

GunbOnt Marietta Is Ordered From
Porto Rico to Colon.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-As a result Of
the renewed activity of the Liberal
forces of Colombia on the Isthmus OF
Panama, Secretary Long has ordered
the gunboat Marietta to proceed to
Colon, on the gulf side, in order to CO.
operate with the cruiser Philadelphia
at Panama, on the Pacific side, in keep
ing a close watch on any developments
which may threaten United States in
terests or treaty rights and in stopping
them VIXEN they take that course. The
Marietta is now with the North Allan
tic squs dron at Culebra island, OH
Porto Rico.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-01-30
LADY sTANLEY's APPEAL.

Wants the World TO Prevent Trans
fer of BorGhese Gallery.
London. Jan. 25.-Lady Stanley, the
wife of the explorer, has issued an APP
peal to the world to prevent the trans
fer of the famous Borghese gallery to
the United States, q move which. she
says, is about to be contaminated. all
italian legal difficulties having been re-
moved
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-01-30
Court Direct. Verdict.

Eau Claire, Wis. Jan. %. Judge
O'Neill directed a verdict for the plain
TIL In Montpelier Savings Bank and
H!5ust company vs. School District No.
s, town Of Ludington. fos $2.0SS.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-01-30
TORPEDO ExPLODES.

Several People ON n French Iron
clad Arc Injured.
Paris, Jan. 25.-A telegram from An
'tibes says that during torpedo practice
on thu ironclad Jaureguiberry torpedo
exploded and several persons were IN
1ured.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-01-30
Died Of Natural Causes.

Faribault, Mimi. Jan. c5.-At the in
quest held on the body of John Has
set, the man who was found dead in a
vacant room Tuesday night, the jury
decided that death resulted from nat
ural causes.