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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14
BiddIe.s Expense BIZ.

Topeka, Aug. 1.-THE question as
to whether the state auditor has any
right to disallow claims certified in due
form by other departments when there
is money in the fund of that depart
ment's account will likely soon be test
ed in the supreme court Auditor Cole
recently disalowed "a s157 claim of
Superintendent Biddle, of the Topeka
asylum for a trip East. Auditor Cole
be brought against him to compel him
to audit Biddle's claim.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14
A Happy Reunion.

Wichita, Kans., Aug. 11.-Charles
Gardner was kidnapped 10 years ago
at the age of IL from his home near
Quincy, ILL.,, by two tramps. His par
ents sought him in vain for years.
Recently the parents moved to Andover,
Kas. The. father and son met at the
postoffice in this city and recognized
each other. The son returned to his
fathers home. He was taken to Fort
Worth, Tex, where. he was compelled
to beg, and he finally escaped. The
meeting was accidental.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14
VIII Cut on Thar Ears.

Shenandoah, Pa, Aug. 11.-Rev.
Chas. Edwards, a paster here and
former state president of the Young
Mems Bible society says that the young
men in his congregation which is made
up principally of mine workers, have
informed him that foreigners have de-
termined to cut off an ear of every
man who returns to work so that they
will forever be marked as unfair
worlsmen." Mr.. Edwards says his
young men are in position to know
and he believes the story.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14
The Zionist Movement.

Vienna, Aug, 9.-Dr. Theodore Herzel,
founder of the Zionist movement and
head of the Palestine association and
DIR. Wolffson, president Of the Jewish
colonial trust, report that their con-
ference with the representatives of the
Sultan with reference to the proposed
settlementOf Zionists in Palestine have
been without result. DR.. Herzel still
has hopes of being able to convince the
porte of the beneficial results which
would result from the settlement of
Jews in Palestine.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14
Gloomy In Texas :

Dallas, Texas, August 5.-Reports
from northern Texas give a rather
gloomy outlook for the flooded area.
The Texas Midland is still unable to
operate its through service. Trains
for New Orleans are tied up east of
Seago, as the east fork of the Trinity
river is flowing several feet over the
tr; ok there The Texas Central has
abandoned passenger trains each way,
owing to washouts near Waco. Other
roads report trains on time. or nearly
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14

Berlin, Aug. limited States Ann
bassador White has forwarded his
resignation to Washington. Mr..
Whites resignation may now be in the
hands of President Roosevelt. The
date set by the ambassador for his
resignation to take effect was Novem-
Der 81, when Mr.. White reaches the
age of 20 years. He is now at Ham
burg, where he is taking the waters,
and where he probably will remain
until the end of the month.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14

Beloit, Kan, Aug 1.-THE plan for
the wholesale consolidation of G. A. r.
posts in each county is meeting with
determined opposition from the towns
which are not county seats. 1t was
the purpose to establish the central
post in each county at the county seat
and establish outposts in the other
towns The outside towns think it is
a county seat scheme and are knocking
on If
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14
To Perfect Tax Titles.

Topeka, Aug. 11.-At session of the
county commissioners it was agreed to
order the county attorney to institute
suits against persons whose property
had been sold for taxes and the posses
sion of which has been in the name of
the county for three years and three
months. This order is based on the
law passed for the purpose at the last
session of the legislature. 1t is thought
that in this way the county can secure
perfect title to property or compel the
owners to pay the back taxes.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14

Most people are eager to tell the
truth when it is disagreeable.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14
Low Rates to the Red River Valley.

From July 26th to August 10th the
Great Northern Railway will sell harvest
excursion tickets at rate of $500 for each
person, in parties of I'VE or more, from
Superior, and $500 from Chicago. to
points on Great Northern Railway In
Minnesota, North and South Dakota
on their line in Minnesota west of Sank
Centre and Benson. and in North Dako-
each person in parties of ive or more:
From Sioux City. Ia, and Yankton,
$500; from Sioux Falls. $3.50.
Tickets and information from all rail-
way ticket agents. or upon application to
F. l. Whitney. G. P. e T. A. ST. Paul
Mimi, or Max Bass, G. I. A, 220 s. Clark
st., Chicago. Ill
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14
Low Rates to Minnesota and North
Dakota

From July 26th to August 10Th the
Great Northern Railway will sell harvest
excursion tickets at rate of $500 for each
person, in parties of five or more. from
Superior. and $500 from Chicago. to
points on Great Northern Railway In
Minnesota, North and South Dakota
Also on same dates tickets to all points
on their line in Minnesota west of Sank
Centre and Benson. and in North Dako-
each person. in parties of five or more:
From Sioux City. Ia, and Eankton.
S. co: from Sioux Falls. $3.50.
Tickets and informa ton from all rail-
way ticket agents. or upon application to
F. I. Whitney, 6. P & 7. A, st. Paul.
Mimi. or Max Bass. G. I. A, go s. Clark
St. Chicago. Ill.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14
No Younq Man.

News comes from Budapest that the
quaint ceremony of bestowing the sill
yer rose of virtue to the most limo
cent maie N above IS in the county
of Solyma will be abandoned this
year because, while there are maidens
in plerty, there are no manageable
young men in the county that would
fit the requirements. The crowned
maiden, according to the statutes,
should at the same time be formally
betrothed to a worthy peasant boy
and receive a considerable dowry.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14
Cub. to Borrow ss5.ooo.ooo.

Washington, Aug. 6.-The state de-
partment has received the following
cablegram from Minister Squires, dated
at Havana, Aug. 4:
''The house has passed a bill author
izing loan of thirty-five millions
minimum rate of issue 90 per cent
Minimum interest five per cent, re-
deemable in forty years"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14
Irada Secret WaIi Kent.

The secret recipe of the true Eau
de Cologne has been a veritable Col
conda to the Farina family. There
are hundreds of limitations. but the
famous "1S11 Eau de Cologne" is
unique. Rival perfumers have spent
thousands in attempting to solve or
acquire the secret, but the exact meth
cd of mixing the ingredients is known
only to certain of the Farinas.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14
$50 Miles an Hour.

Chicago, Aug. 9.-With cars geared
to run 100 miles an hour, worlds rec
ords for railways and street railways
will probably be broken by the Gen
eral Electric company and the Aurora,
Elgin, & Chicago Electric at a test run
sometime this fall. This speed trial
will be held on fifteen mile stretch
from Wheaton northwest to Elgin.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14

Dress designing is becoming quite
an intellectual pursuit. l heard the
other day that one of the great Paris
ian dress designers had been travel
ing in the East to get fresh inspira-
ton, while it is well known that the
picture galleries of Paris are haunted
by the matchmaking fraternity, and
old books with prints and plates OF
the eighteenth and the beginning of
the nineteenth century are quite at a
premium in the old bookshops and the
bookstalls of ris.-Gentlewoman.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14
Due to Action of Conrre,,.

Washington, Aug. Commissions
of Pensions Ware says that legislation
enacted by the last session of congress
will resultin at least 10, 900 pensioners.
The number of pensioners on July l,
of this year was 999, 446. This shows a
steady growth of the roll for a number
of years. Commissioner Ware said that
this growth was accounted for by the
constant new pension legislation by
congress.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14
Gusher Near Carthage MO.

Carthage, Mo-, Aug. 9.-Jasper coun-
ty has real gusher. Oil has been
found in four places in Northwest JAS
per county, all the wells being within
a radius of three miles. No little ex-
element resulted from the report that
one of the wells on the Bradford lease,
at depth of 1 900 feet, had developed
into a regular pusher
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14

1t is not shade alone that makes 1t
cooler under tree in summer. The
GOODNESS of the tree itself helps, for
its temperature is about 45 degrees
Fahrenheit at all times, as that of
the human body is a fraction more
than SO degrees. So a clump OF trees
cools the air as a piece of ice cooIs
the water in a pitcher.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14
An Orator Stricken.

Weir City, Aug. On. F. Compton,
a bright young lawyer and politician,
who delivered an address at the Kansas
day banquet two years ago, has been
stricken with mental alteration and is
in serious condition. He has been
removed to the home of his parents at
Joplin, Mo-, for treatment.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14
Splendid Opportunity to Visit Red
River Valley.

Great Northern Railway Will sell harvest
excursion tickets at rate of $500 for each
person, in parties of five or more, from
Superior, and $500 from Chicago, to
points on Great Northern Railway in
Minnesota, North and South Dakota.
Also on same dates tickets to all points
on their line in Minnesota west of Sank
Centre and Benson, and in North Dako-
ia east of Minot, at following rates for
each person, in parties of five or more:
From Sioux City, Ia, and Yankton,
$500; from Sioux Falls, $3.50
Tickets and information from all rail-
way ticket agents, or upon application to
F. 1. Whitney, G. p. & T. A, st. Paul,
Mimi, or Max Bass, G. I. A, go S. Clark
st., Chicago, Ill.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14

The theatrical lawsuit is one kind of
show case. 't.s
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14
Strikers Use Dynamite.

Scranton, Pa, Aug. flames Elias
of Vandling. returned to worl, last
week at the Richmondale colliery.
Dynamite was exploded under the
front part of his house. The lower
part of the building was badly wreck
ed, but the occupants. who were on the
upper floor, escaped with a few cuts
and bruises from the falling glass and
plaster
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14

w. offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any
oase of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo. o
We, the undersigned, have known F: J.
Cheney for the last Is years and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able TO carry out any obliga-
lions made by their firm
O.; Walding, Kinnan s. Marvin, wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Hail's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous surfaceS
of the system Testimonials sent free Price
75c per bottle ( Sold by all druggists
Halls Family Pills are the best
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14
Wind at st Louis.

st. Louis, Mo-, Aug. s.-A heavy
wind storm that swept over st. Lonis
wrecked two of the towersin the varied
industrial building in course of cree
ton on the worlds fair site. The
towers were 200 feet high. The dam
age will amount to several thousand
dollars
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14
For the Elephant Hunt.

Two hundred native beaters are be-
ing brought from eastern Bengal to
assist at the elephant hunt in Mysore,
which is being arranged for Lord Cur
zon, on the occasion of the installa-
ton of the young maharajah in Au-
vef
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14

he does not have Defiance Starch, you
may be sure he is afraid to keep it I'M
til his stock of IL or packages are sold.
Defiance Starch is not only better than
any Cold Water Starch, but contains
16 or to the package and sells for
same-money as ~ OF. brands.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14
WHrIrIs rHE REsr

IS because made by an entirely differ
ent process. Defiance Starch is unlike
any other, better and one-third more
for 10-cents.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14

It cannot be denied that the Illinois
woman who shot and killed her hus-
band under the impression that he
was, burglar when he returned home
drunk at o'clock in the morning
and began to smash things has struck
upon an argument that If widely en-
ployed will go far toward solving the
temperance question.-Louisville Cour-
ier-Journal.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14

Hundreds of dealers say the extra
quantity and superior quality of Def
ance Starch is fast taking place of all
other brands. Others say they cannot
sell any other starch.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14

Everybody seems to want to play
first fiddle in the concert of the powers
in China.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14

One sizesmaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, powder. 1t makes tight or new
shoes easy. Cures swollen, hot, sweating,
aching feet, ingrowing nails, corns and
bunions. ALI druggists and shoe stores,
25c. Trial package FREE by mail Ad-
dress Allen S. Oimsted. Leroy, n. Y.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14

Many fellow has gotten bad fall
from the tree of knowledge.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14
Ladies Can Wear Shoe.

Some people run into. debt; others
are pushed in.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14

The grass widow sometimes finds
herself in clover.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14

Some men get up with the lark while
others want swallow the first thing
in the morning.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infallfble
medicine for coughs and colds--N. W. SAMUEL,
Ocean Grove. N. J., Feb. Il, 1900
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14

You never hear any one complain
about "Defance Starch" There is
none to equal it in quality and guam
tity, 10 ounces, 10 cents. Try it now
and save your money.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14

UIlW Womans way to health. Home
EIhVl treatment Send for free booklet.
IihIl 346 Bee Building, Omaha, Neb.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14

Mrs. WinsIow's Soothing Syrup
For children teething, softens the gums reduces IN
fammatioh. allays pain cures wind collie. 25c bottle
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14
WIEN YOUR GROCER SAYS

The average historical novel can
make history look like 80 cents.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14

The uses. of adversely may be sweet
but it is apt to sour a mans DISPOSE
ton.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14
HoW's TnIsP

Norman becomes Jail bird just for
a lark.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14

DR.. J. C. BROWN, Practice Limited to
Wichita, -Kans- Eye,Ear, Nose 6 Throat.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14

To Cure a Cold in One day.
Take Laxative Rromo Quinine Tablets An
druggistsr refund money! itfails to cure. 25c.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14

DON'T SPOIL YOUR CLOTHES.
Use Red Cross Ball Blue and keep them
white as snow. All grocers. sc. a package
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14

A bigamist is man with more wives
than brains.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14

When bachelor girl finally marries
she generally picks out an old maid
man.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-14

The clock never strikes for shorter
hours
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-16
BROOKLYN BRIEFS

Miss Anna Ryan of Litchfield is the guest of the Misses Mahaney of Bank street.
 "A son was born to Mir and Mrs D. w. Lynch of Washington avenue on Sunday night.
 There will be regular meeting Of the St Thomas Cadets A. A. to- night at 7:30 in the Lyceum.
 Mrs F. E. Chapin of Hartford has returned home after short visit with her parents, Mir and Mrs Loefier of Washington avenue.
 "A requiem high mass will be ceIe- brated at St Patrick's church to-mor- row morning at o'clock for the re- pose of tic soul of Thomas Sheehan.
 At St Patriclz's church yesterday the banns of marriage were published for the first time between John Kelly and Miss Mamie Taylor and Michael Mansfield and Miss Margaret O'Day.
 Margaret McNamara, who was one of the six young ladies who passed successfully the examinations for ad- mission to the Training school, is do- ing substitute work at the Webster school.
 "A lawn party will shortly be given at the residence of MT and Mrs Thom- as E. Walker on Highland avenue for the benefit of the Third Congregation al church. Ice cream and strawber- ries will be served
 Edward Carver had his left hand severely smashed while assisting in moving 2 piano at the Congregational church Saturday night at ' o'clock. The piano slipped and fell on his hand, severely crushing it. His thumb may have to be amputated. Dr Russell rendered surgical attend ance.
 Rudolph Ringenberg of Lawrence street and Miss Lilla Barr of Clark street two well known young people. were married Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the residence of the Rev B. k. Root, pastor of the Third Con- gregational church. A wedding re- ception was held at the future home or the young couple, 122 Charles street The wedding gifts were nu- merous and costly.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-16
SHORTER WORK DAY.
Machinists Are Happy Over the Sue
 cess of Their Movement.

The Machinists' meeting held yester- day for the purpose of hearing reports
 of committees from the different fac tories relative to the nine hour day was largely attended Blake x John son met the requests of the men by giving a nine hour day with the regu- lar wage schedule. The Farrel Foun- dry and Machine Go will establish q short work day with some slight change. in wages. The E. J. Manville Machine Co will give a Saturday half holiday Cross & Spiers and ManYille Bros have not yet conceded anything. Several other concerns such as the Sco- will Manufacturing Go and Randolph N Gloves have adopted the half holi- day without any reduction i'll wages so that it can truthfully be said that the short work day has come to stay It is not thought that wages will be cut much on account of the nine hour day. And what may be taken off just now will be restored soon so that the ma- Ghinists have much to be thankful for. All the committees were discharged. The following committee was appoint ed to give q picnic or clambake.
 Lawlor, Blake & Johnson, Kelley, Farrel foundry. Robinson, Matthew x Willard's, Collins, Waterbury Machine Go, Makepeace, Holmes, Booth & Hay den, LalIier, F. J. Manyille, Schofield, Clock shop, Walsh, Scoyilfs, Eagan, Waterbury Mfg Co, Corners, West Brass mill
 The entertainment will take. place on or about July 4.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-16
IGNORING THE DEAD.
Members of A. O. H. and Ladies Aux
 iliary Turned Out Yesterday.
The different diuisions of fira \ Z

The different divisions of f1re A. 0. H. and the Ladies' auxiliary, A. o. H., held memorial day services yester- day The program announced herein last Friday was carried out in a very credltable manner and the number of people who turned out was large. con slderlng the intense heat, which made marching rather disagreeable task. The exercises in St Patrick'S hall in- cluded the rendition of a musical and literary program and addresses by State President Mortimer Doran. who presided; Dr Martin, who deliy- cred the oration, and County President James A. Hynes. With these gentle men Rev Father McGuane occupied n. place on the platform. Dr Martin spoke for about half an hour, in the course of which he reviewed the his rory Of Decoration day and it's mean Ing ana also gave short sketch of the career of the A. o. H. in the Unit Cd states. Organized in New York III lS36, the society now has q mem- bership ill this country of 125.OOO. about 600 of whom and 200 of the aux lllary members belong ill Waterbury. He spoke feelingly of those who are gone and hoped to see the good Cath ollc practice of prayer and remem- Drance of the dead become more and more general in the order as the years roll onward. About d hundred members of the order died here since the society was first introduced into Waterbury Three died during the past year, William Young of the Third division, John J. Murphy and NJ. T. Cooney of the Sixth division. The ex- ercises closed with prayer The soci- cites then marched 10 St Joseph's cem- etefy where service was conducted at the Hibernian plot by the Rev Dr Martin and Father McGuane the vast assemblage kneeling and joining in the responses, the whole making a very handsome picture Committees then passed through the cemetery and placed bouquets above every grave marked by small green banner which told that the occupant of the narrow cell was in his day and time d mem- Der of the A. 0. H. The societies marched back to the hall where the parade was dismissed
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-16
FALSE TEETH cHoKED RAT.

Mount Holly, June 16.-A prominent society woman of this city astonished her dentist by telling him she wanted 3 new set of falsp teeth. "Why, just made q set for you last week, :" he said. ''Yes, I know" was the re- joinder. "but I want another set as soon as I can get them.' Then she explained. Upon retiring last even ing" she said, T placed my teeth, as usual, on the chair by the side of my bed. About 2 o'clock i'll the morning awolSe and saw q large rat carrying the teeth away. l was very nervous as l watched the rat dragging them through a space sback of the open fire place. l aWoke my husband, who only laughed at me, thinking I was dreaming, and then he went to sleep again. The next morning, however. We made an examination and found the rodent dead. the teeth, which lodged in it's throat, having choked it.D