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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
WITHIN EIGHTY DAYS.
Cable Messages From San Francisco to
Honolulu In December.

San Francisco, Sept. 29.-''Within
eighty days messages will be trans
mitted over the Pacific cable between
San Francisco and Honolulu" This
positive statement was made by Rich
ard V. De, the local representative of
Clarence II. Mackay, son of the late
John w. Mackay. 1.-The steamer. Sill
verton, with the cable on board, is due
at this post in sixty days, there will be
no delay here for the vessel will steam
out to Ocean Beach and in a few hours
the cable will be brought ashore and
safely anchored or fastened at the sta
ton. Once the American end of the
line is made secure the steamer will
sail for Honolulu. Fourteen days are
allowed for the trip so that the ether
end of the cable may be carried ashore
at the Hawaiian capital and dispatches
passed over it early in December. The
remainder of the cable will be laid as
expeditiously as possible. 1t will
touch at Guam and end at Manila.
The cost of the project is about s12,-
500, OO0.''
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
Fierce Fncton Fight.

Eufaula, L T., Sept. a4.-In a fight
among feudists at Spokogee, l. T., four
men were killed, one mortally wound
ed, and several others slightly wound
ell. The dead are: Willis Brooks and
bis sons, Clifford and John Brooks, of
the Brooks Faction and "Old man"
Riddle, of the Riddle Faction. John
Brooks was mortally wounded. Of
the half a dozen others who were shot
three were spectators and none were
seriously injured.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
striker. shoot operntor.

Lebanon, Pa, Sept. 25.-The strikers
fred several volleys at the works. II.
NJ. Richards, treasurer of the company,
was wounded. He was standing in the
mill Office when a bullet crashed
through a window and struck him in
the side. President Sternberg and
Superintendent Collins were standing
with Mr.. Richards when the latter was
shot. Later six men were placed under
arrest by the troops. This had salu-
tory effect and the crowd soon dis
persed.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
president'. Condition Favorable.

Washington, Sept. 26.-president
Roosevelt stood the journey from In
dianapolis remarkably well, and when
he was carried in wheel chair from
the train to his carriage he was in ey--
cellent spirits and appeared to be free
from any pain. With Mrs. Roosevelt
the president was driven directly to
the temporary White House on jack
son Place, where, according to the
present arrangements, he will remain
until the wound is healed and he is
able to be on his feet.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
Racing For Sharps.

Chicago, Sept. 29.-It was a sirenu-
Gus day for city detectives, postoftice
inspectors, matrimonial agencies,
sure thing" investment concerns,
policy shops and dealers in alleged
saiacious literature. Raids were made
in number of places and several PER-
sons were arrested on charges of vio-
lating the law. Printed forms, all the
way from stock letters of the matri-
monial agencies TO racy sheets and
''sure thing" investment in liver pill
company were seized.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
Bridpe Companies Unite.

Enin. o. T. Sept. 27.-The Wichita
Bridge Company and the Oklahoma
Bridge and Structural Iron Company,
of this city, have consolidated and a
new company, with $780, capital,
organized, under the name of South
western Bridge and Iron company.
Both plants will run to full capacity.
The Enid plant will start in a few
days, employing 100 hands. Besides
steel bridges, the company will manu-
facture bolts, nuts and rivets and all
kinds of architectural iron.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
A Catch in the Back.

Grand View, Iowa, Sept. 29th.-Mrs.
Lydia Parker of this place says:
Il was troubled with backache all
the time for years. When l would
stoop over a catch would take me in
the back and l could not straighten
up for some time.
Il tried everything l could think of
but got no relief till l sent and got
Dodd's Kidney Pills.
Il used one box and part of another
before the trouble all left me, but now
l am well and strong and 1 have not
been troubled with my back for some
months.
Il believe my cure is permanent
one and l am very grateful indeed, to
Dodds Kidney Pills for what they
have done for me.
Il would most heartily recommend
them to anyone suffering with lame
back, for | believe they will cure any
case of this kind.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
A Hundred Killed by a Cigarette.

London, Sept. CA special dispatch
from st. Petersburg says that while
400 peasants were attending wedding
celebration in a barn at Werba, near
Moscow, a fire was started from a
cigarette and a panic ensued. Women
and children were trodden under foot.
The fire spread with rapidity and with
in quarter of an hour over 100 of the
wedding guests had been suffocatcd or
burned to death and many had been
seriously INJURED.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
Funston on Canteen.

Washington, Sept. 15.-Brig. General
Funston, in his annual report of the
department of the Colorado, declares
that the recent anti-canteen legislation
of congress has lowered the discipline
of the army, ruined scores of good sol
diers and enriched saloon keepers,
gamblers and dissolute women. His
report announces a deplorable increase
in offenses, particularly in desertion
attributed to the abolition of the can
teen and garrison life restriction of
men returning from field services.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
The Isle of Pines.

Washington. Sept. a9.-An extradi-
ton treaty between the United States
and Cuba already has been drafted.
The provision for the esta blishment of
civil government in Cuba omitted the
boundaries of Cuba and left its title to
future definition by treaty.
The United States has decided
to leave the island under the juris-
until such a convention can be con-
summated
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
Young Indian. rsurbt Farming.

Washington, Sept 26.-S. NJ. Nc
Gowan, guest at the Raleigh, is at
the head of the large government
school for Indians at Chilocco, Okla,
which is the only institution in the
country where the young Indians are
taught farming in a thorough and
practical fashion. MIR. MCGOWAN re-
ports the school in fionrishing con-
dition. 1t has 700 students of both
sexes and they are learning the ways
of civilization to degree very crafty
inp
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
A DAYS Gambling.

Chicago, Sept. a5.-September wheat
was again the leading feature on the
board of trade and under the infiu-
ence of heavy buying by shorts the
price advanced by jumps and bounds
until gain of sc had been made. Then
there was just as sudden drop. and
the close was unchanged. December
closed 1Gc lower. September corn
closed 1c lower, while December was
unchanged. December oats were 1Sc
higher, with January provisions from
21l@1Oc higher. All such work hurts
rrain producers
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
Rreck of c,rou. Train.

Choctaw, O. T., Sept a3.-An cast
bound Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf
freight train ran into the rear of the
Sells-Downs show train here at ) o'clock
ia the morning. Two sleeping ears of
the show train were demolished and
many of its occupants were pinioned
beneath the wrecsage. Two persons
were killed and twenty-six injured. all
but four seriously. The show people
laid the blame for the wreck at the
door of the freight engineer and be-
came SO demonstratiye that he fed
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
BartlssviIls Man Robbed.

Kansas City, Sept. Gagged 70
years and with the idea of retiring
from active business, w. X. S. Hill
house, of Bartlesville, 1. T., sold all of
his property in Bartlcsville and started
back to his old home at Webster City,
Ia, to join his aged wife and visit
with their children. He came through
Kansas City and while at the Union
dept was robbed of s1see.oa, which
represented all of his life's earnings
which threatens to leave him destitute
in his old age.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
Judge A. II. Ellis Dsnd.

Topeka, Sept. 27.-Justice A. Ii. Ellis
of the Kansas supreme court died here
very suddenly. lie had been in bad
health for several months. Judge
Ellis served in a Michigan regiment
during the civil war In 1878 he came
to Kansas, settling at Beloit. He was
appointed to the supreme court by
Governor Stanley two years ago and
was nominated by the Republican state
convention for a four-ycar term. He
was one of the leading Republicans of
the state and an able justice.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
More Kansas Coal.

Minneapolis, Kas., Sept. ga vein
of coal has been opened in the northern
part of Ottawa county on a small run,
where water has washed down the
surrounding rock and though very
narrow at the surface widens back
ward. Samples show hard polished
surface, clean to the touch and very
like camel coal. Embedded in the
coal, and in much of the surrounding
rock bed, there is mineral deposit
which looks much like gold, but which
in fact is iron pyrites.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
Paana In MxnmInr Region.

Williesbarre, Pa, Sept. CA peace
full condition of affairs prevails in the
Wyoming region. Battalions of SOL
diers made tour of the districts where
disturbances have been frequent, but
found everything quiet. At the offices
of the coal companies since the soldiers
are in control 4 large number of their
old men and those who were prevented
from working have returned, and that
more men at work than at any time
since the strike began.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
Covers Seven States.

Topeka, Sept. 27.-The Topeka
branch of the Woman's Foreign Mis-
sionary society of the Methodist church
will hold its nineteenth annual meet
ing here on October Il, Is and IA.
This meeting will bring more than 100
delegates. There are eleven branch
organizations of the society in the Uni
ted States and the Topeka branch, So
called because the first annual meeting
was held there, includes Kansas, Col
orado, Nebraska, Wyoming, Oklahoma,
Utah and Texas
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
Tho Work of Fiends.

Scranton, Pa, Sept. 27.-James Win
ston, aged As, was killed and his SON.
in-law, j. c. Lewis, was severely
injured by gang of Hungarian
strikers, who waylaid them on their
way to work at Grassy Island colliery
of the Delaware and Hudson only a
half mile from the camp of the Thir-
tcenth regiment at Oliphant. Lewis
got away, but Winston's skull Was
crushed with club and he fell uncon-
scious. While he lay PROSTATE and
dying the crowd jumped on him, kick
ed him in the face and beat him.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
Implement Dealers.

Wichita, Sept. 27.-The directors of
the Southern Kansas and Oklahoma
Implement Dealers association deter
mined to hold the third annual con-
vention in Wichita December ., 5 and
4. Indications forecast an unusually
large meeting. The executive COM
mittee have determined to invite a
large number of manufacturers of the
country to attend the convention and
some of the leading manufacturers
will be expected to address the con-
vention each day of the session.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
Russians Leaving Manchuri..

Washington, Sept. 29.-The state de-
partment has received a cablegram
from United States Minister Conger at
Pellin stating that the evacuation of
Manchuria has been begun by the Rus
slams, who already have returned the
railway. 1t is stated that the territory
up to the Lao river will be evacuated
completely by the sth of October, as
stipulated in the agreement.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
ottawn Band plsch.rred.

Topeka, Sept a4.-The First Regi-
ment band, of Ottawa, has declined to
attend the encampment at Fort Riley
and will be court-martiaied and dishon-
orably discharged from the service
1.-The band could be compelled to go
or its members sent to military prison, -
said Adjutant General S. NJ. Fox, ''but
such action will not be taken The
easiest way out, and at the same time
the ID st disgraceful. from military
standpoint, is to give the band a dis
honorable discharge. 1t will be done.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
Hard Coal at q Cent a Pound.

New York, Sept. 97.-Hard coal is
being sold here at a cent pound, or
$50 for a short ton. Dealers assert
they can get any price they demand if
they have the anthracite coal. The
''cent a pound" coal is being sold only
by the small dealers, who retail it by
the bushel and basket. The larger
dealers declare they are quoting hard
coal at from Sl1.50 to S14 ton, but
that they can not supply it even at
those figures. Whatever you can
get" is the slogan of the dealers.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
Volcano Mud Covers Cables.

st. Thomas, D. w. l., Sept 27.-Dif-
ficulties are being encountered in re-
pairing the cables between st. Lucia
and ST. Vincent and Grenada. They
are buried in volanic mud, which, COM
bined with the great depth attribu-
table to the alterations of the sea bed,
puts an enormous strain upon the ca BILE
gear. The former section was repaired
September 16 but communication was
again interrupted September is. The
interruption is evidently due to SUBJ
marine disturbance
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
Statue to Fitz John Porter.

A 100000 bronze statue of Gen. Fitz
John Porter is shortly to be erected
in Portsmouth. N. H. The successful
model, made by ]. f. Kelly of New
York, represents the general as he
appeared at the time of the civil war,
seated on horse, with his hat across
his breast, saluting the flag. The
bequest for the statue was made by
Robert Eddy of Boston several years
ago, the principal being 100000 and
considerable interest has accrued.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
Beard Worth $4,000.

New York, Sept. CA peculiar suit
las been brought against a street rail-
way company of this city by Simon
Kurtz who seeks to recover the sum of
pclled him to shave off his beard.
Kurtz is Cantor, or singer in a syna-
gogue. Since losing his beard he de-
clares he can no longer follow his
profession. The rules of the church
forbid Ii
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
A Ponti6caI Bulletin.

Rome, Sept. ga pontificial bulle-
tin on the apolostic constitution of the
Philippines is imminent. 1t will indi-
cate the general object and aim of
Archbishop Guilds mission to Manila.
The apostolic delegates will have to
reorganize the whole ecclesiastic HER
archy, will create three new dioceses
and will propose prelates for the arch
bishoprics of Manila and the remaining
bishopric and will convoke synod to
establish rules for governing ecclesiaS-
tic affairs of the island.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
Still stoning Trolley Cars.

Saratoga, N. Y, Sept. 27.-The strike
of the motormen of the Hudson Valley
road is again assuming a serious as
pect. Cars without conveys of soldiers
were run on the Saratoga division, but
early in the evening the cars were
stoned as they entered this town. The
military escorts have resumed their
places on the Saratoga division.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
unenual Distribution

The census returns concerning the
consumption of alcoholic drinks in the
United States show that the annual al
lowance is 17.S gallons a head; but
everybody knows that the distribu-
ton is so unequal that a few persons
overwork themselves trying to main
tain corner on the beer and whisky
output.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
Sauacious Birds,

Mexico has a clever bird called the
melanarpes. which has discovered a
new use for the telegraph pole. At
the foot of the post this bird makes
a large hole, in which it rears its
family; somewhat higher up the post
it makes an observatory, from which
bored holes permit it to observe the
horizon in every direction; still high
er this sagacious bird makes it's store
house, and thus the pole serves as its
home, fortress, and warehouse
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
Lee johnson turned Down.

Omaha, Neb., Sept. e9.-John Nc
Neil, grand president of the Brother
hood of Boilermakers and Iron Ship
Builders, said that the striking boiler
makers of the Union Pacific road
would not accept the service of Lee
johnson, labor commissioner of Kan
sas, who is quoted as saying he would
undertake to settle the strike. He
said the members of their body were
able to settle their own differences
when the railroad signifies its willing
nes-s to treat with them.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
Remarkable Marriage Anniversary.

The rare event of the seventeen
anniversary of the marriage was cell
ebrated by Herr Arnault, formerly a
merchant captain, and his wife at
Ressmersiel. The husband is nine
ty-six and the wife ninety years old
The German Emperor had a special
medal struck for the couple, show
ing the portraits of the Emperor and
Empress, and the number 20.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
Girl Mas Lonu.headed.

A pretty Connecticut girl, who sent
some reading matter to the soldiers
in the Philippines, has captured a
pair Of shoulder straps, with a man
under them. through her thoughtful
ness of the men at the front. 1t
always pays a girl to be good. and
especially to the defenders of her
country. Most any old time the de-
fender of his country may become the
defender of "just one girl"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
England at st. Louis.

st. Louis, Sept. 25.-Alfred Davis,
member of the radical side OF the
lower house of the English parliament,
and head of one of the largest inter
national express companies, is in ST.
Louis to confer with the Louisiana
Purchase exposition officials regarding
the scope of the fair He said it is his
intention to call up the matter of an
exhibition appropriation Immediately
upon the converting eff parliament.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
Ambassadors Changed.

Washington, Sept. a9.-The follow
ing diplomotic appointments are an
nounced: Ambassador Mccormick is
transferred from Austria to Russia;
Minister Storer leaves spain to go to
Austria-Hungary; Minister Bryan is
transferred from Brazil to Switzer-
land, David Z. Thompson of Nebraska
succeeding him in Brazil; Minister
Hardy is transferred from Switzerland
to Spain.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
Can DEFY Coal Trust.

A Respondent community is deeply
grateful to the New York Herald for
the brilliant suggestion that dried
peach stones give satisfaction as fuel"
Thus we throw down the gauntlet of
defiance of the coal trust unless it has
cunningly anticipated us by buying
up the peach crop. The winter is
robbed of its terrors and stubbornness
and avarice are rebuked. Don't buy
coal; buy peaches
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
Collapse of Rebellion.

Washington, Sept 24.-The follow
ing important dispatch was received at
ernor Salazar, of the department of
Panama:
Rebels have retreated to Aqua
Dulce. Railway traffic perfectly free.
The interior of Colombia perfectly
pacified. Additional reinforcements
have reached Colon from Barranquilla.
Rebels admit hopelessness of their
oa1
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
America,s suddbistic Shrine.

1t is stated that San Diego, southern
California, is rapidly becoming the
Buddhist center for America In one
house in Los Angeles shrine has
been erected to Buddha, and the own
er. woman of wealth, retains there
a Buddhist priest who was at the
chicago Worlds Fair. and many peo-
pie gather weekly there for worship.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
An Object Lesson.

Professor Qecturing)-In conclusion
l would instance mental alteration. a
mania to which the learned are fire.
quently subject, and occasionally make
themselves ridiculous without know
ing it. After saying which the pro-
lessor took. instead of his hat, the
lamp-shade OF the bracket, put it on
his head, and walked out.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a
blood or constitutional disease, and in order to
cure It you must take internal remedies Halls
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
Halls Catarrh Cure is not q quack medicine
It was prescribed by one Of the best physicians
in this country for years, and is a regular pre-
scription. 1t is composed of the best tonics
known combined with the best blood purifiers,
acting directly on the mucous surfaces The
perfect combination OF the two ingredients is
what produces such wonderful results in curing
Catarrh Send for testimonials, free
F. J. CHENEY CO.. Props, Toledo. o.
Sold by druggists. price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
A PRIZE WINNER
"THE GOLDEN STATE LIMITED"
Is The Name Of The New Rock
Island System Train to Cali
fornia Via Kansas City
and Ell Paso, Tex.
One Hundred Dollars Awarded to T. H.
Davis of the New York Central
Lines, Denver, Col, for
the Selection.

Recently the Rock Island system Of
fered 500 cash prize for the most APP
propriate name for their new limited
train to California, via Kansas City
and FL Paso, Tex There were thou
sands of names presented from all
parts of the United States. The name
decided upon was 1.-THE Golden State
Limited submitted by L. Fl. Davis of
the New York Central lines, Denver,
Colorado
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
Mrs. Gen. Chaffee Sick.

Manila, Sept. 27.-Mrs. Chaffee. wife
of General Chaffee. is still sick and if
her condition does not improve it may
delay General Chaffee's return TO the
United States. The general has aban-
doned the idea of going home via Suez.
His party will return from Manila to
San Francisco.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken of as
q cough cure-J. w. O'BRIEN, 322 Third Ave,
N, Minneapolis, MINI, Jan. 6. 1900
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02

first days OF Dr. Klne's Nerve Restor-
Send FREE %. 90 trial bottle and treatise.
R. KLINE. Ltd Arch Street. Philadelphia Pa
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02
Discovery of Value.

Artificial woodwork will probable
soon be made on large scale, as a
process has been discovered for form
ing sawdust into a solid substance
more durable than mahogany or ebony
and capable of quite as brilliant a pol
iGh
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02

If you don't get the biggest and best
it's your own fault. Defiance Starch is
for sale everywhere and there is posi-
lively nothing to equal it in quality or
quantity.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02

A boon to travellers. DR.. Fowler's Ex-
tract of Wild Strawberry. Cures dyson
terry, seasickness, nausea. Pleasant to take.
Acts promptly.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02

Don't you know that Defiance Starch
besides being absolutely superior to
any other, is put up 10 ounces in pack
age and sells for same price as 12-ounce
packages of other kinds:
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02

should be in every household, none so
good, besides OF. more for 10 cents
than any other brand of COLI water
starch.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-10-02

1t is better to do nothing than to d,
nothing well.