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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-12

John Byers was down from Heizsr
tuesday. Mr.. Byers is not as Wig
orous in health as he once was, but
he gets there all right for a man of
his age.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-12

G. B. Handley, formerly a butcher
here, came up from Wichita the first
of the week on a short visit.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-12

Emmett Putnam has closed his res.
taurant at Clsfiin, and is now al
home again in Great Bend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-12

Frank Salisbury is back to Great
BEND from the east where he has been
during the summer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-12

Miss Edith Rush commenced Mon
day as teacher at the brick school hous
east of town.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-12

Henry Lutschg is building a resi-
dence property near the west side
school building.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-12

Produce and Live Pigeons wanted
Also, Feed for sale.
MORGAN G, MITIEp
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-12

We sell you warranted clothing.
No other causery does.
LUNDBLADE & BOLINGER
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-12

Miss Josie Christianson, o: Ellinwood
has been In tie city the past week or
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-12
THE COUNTY FAIR.

CIlO 1'OA OOh OOohOJ eHAA N0OO
citation, which closed a four days
session last Friday evening, was
more successful in every way
than any former meeting.
The exhibit ofhorses and swine
was better, but the cattle ex-
hibit fell short of 1901. The
vegetable and grain exhibit was
better than 1901, but the fruits
not SO good. In the ladies' de-
partment the entries were mag
nificent, and there was a good
exhibit of vehicles, etc. Another
year there will be better ar
rangements made for machinery
and mechanical products of all
kinds. Some more buildings are
needed, also a power plant. The
County Fair has passed the ex-
perimental stage; many things
have been learned the last three
years that the association will
profit by in making the next
meeting still more successful.
In the speed ring there were
some good races, although for
some reasons the fields to start
were not SO large as the entries
would Indicate. The weather
was good racing weather except
on Friday afternoon when a
strong north west wind made it
disagreeable and prevented fast
time. A. c. Jordan, of Lyons,
was starter, and the horsemen
express satisfaction with his
work. "Lon" has gained a
state reputation as an expert in
that line.
The band of Kiawa Indians,
brought up from the territory
by J. T. Stevens, was quite an
attraction, and the expert horse
manship OF the cowboy, Mr..
Eldredge, was an attraction
that all fully appreciated.
Following is the racing sum-
mary for the week.
TUESDAY. SEPT. z.
-2:z8 TRoT-PURsE 5000.
Horse. Owner. Finish.
Polly Stiles. 80. Jones Ist
Charlotte M. :. Markey. I'd
Mary Belle -. McNabb. sd
Time 1884.
z:o9 PAcE-PURsE S1oo.
Trilby. King -. Ist
Medicine Maid .Gano commercial
Kitty Wells -. Wells sd
Eime z:23.
HALF MILE AND REPEAT-RUNNING
Abby D ....... Johnson. Ist
Getaway Dick. .O'Connor ed
Kittied Russell. Henry Distanced
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 3.
MIXED PACE OR TRoT. AND YEAR
oLDs-PURsE Szoo.
Matte Weaver 1st
Thornfeld +. :. Gano & Hoag ed
Maple Sign. Rowell alb
Time 2:33f.
z:3s PACE-PURsE 5000.
]. E. Kelly -. .. .1st
Kittie Wells -. Wells .......... I'D
Dandy c.. ...... sd
Dan Rice -. 49,. .4th
John l.. -. .......... 5th
Geoge S. Clarke ...... 9th
E. NJ. R. ..... 9TH
Time a:z7.
THURSDAY, SEPT, d..
2:45 TRor-puRsE $zoo.
Kirkwood Jr. Wright 1st
Archie Lehigh VanLehm I'd
Redwood Almont Burt I'D
Mary Bell McNabb 4th
Cloe Anderson 5th
YEARLING, TRoT OK PACE.
Teddy Weaver WEIGH 1st
Squaw Dig Welch I'd
Barbara May Hostetter I'D
QUICK HITCH RACE.
| lay w. Weltmer Bros 1st
| Jess M. DR.. Mcpherson I'd
Nettie. Brown ad
| Dexter. M. Best ath
FRIDAY. SEPT. S,
| z:zz TRor PURSE 5000.
GrazeH. McNabb Ist
Riley G.. Giles I'd
David Medium. Rowell ad
Elnora. Jones 4th
MILE NOVELTY, RUNNING, PURSE
SIS.75 AT EACH QUARTER.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-12

Last Tuesday big baby bey was
born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ora Evans, of
C'afiin.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-12

east this week, buying goods for the
s(IvcIOna -
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-12

New Dress Goods, New Trimmings,
now in, at LUNDBLADE s. BOLINGER's
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-12

Marion Russell left for Lawrence
last week, to attend the State Univer
aikU
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-12

Corn Schredders and Corn Shelters
for sale at the Great Bend Implement
Co,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-12

George Chaffee has been up from
Oklahoma on visit the past week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-12

Mrs. Bitner, of the west part of
town, has been very i'll for the past
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-12

In its write pp of the Woodmen pie
mic last week the EIllnwood Leader
hands the Epperson Military Band
the following neat compliment:
Tine Great Bend Military band
furnished music for the occasion and
Prof. Epperson's men covered tbem~-
selves with glory. 1t is without doubt
one OF the very best bands in the
state"
A letter which We received this week
from Ed. Mahany. says to give his
best regards to all Great Bend friends.
Ed. has charge of the Federal Copper
Co.'S. works at Swiss P. O.. Wis.
Says he has good job, at $40 month,
and is getting to the front; has killed
three deer since bsing in the woods.
lost bis dog. Babe" in Chicago. and
being eight miles from postofIice and
20 miles from town. is just . little
hit lepesene ct times,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-12

! Dakota, Tuesday.
Hoosier Disc Drills. at the Great
Bend Implement Co.
/, Frank Hall has purchased the Nit
chell store at Galatia.
Chas. Faukhauser has moved into
his second ward home.
Drilling wheat is now the order of
the day with the farmers.
Mrs. Gearhart is visiting with rel
atiYes down in Arkansas.
L Pelsor has gone to Washington |
state to spend the winter.
Mrs. J. W. Amerine is visiting in |
the south part of the state.
Miss Edna Griffith returned Mon
day, from her Oklahoma visit
Fruits. the finest. freshest and most
palatable. at Weltmer Bros.
For SALE-My place. west Forest
Avenue. G.. E. WYMAN.
The Claflin schools opened Monday |
| VI LUIS WSChs Will tnkOC tCaCuC1o
You can now see a sample of tie |
new cement walks, ON Main street.
George Chaffee has been up from |
Oklahoma on visit the past week.
New Dress Goods, New Trimmings,
now in, at LUNDBLADE s. BOLINGER's
Marion Russell left for Lawrence
last week, to attend the State Univer
sity.
Mrs Bitner, of the west part of
town, has been very ill for the past
week.
Corn Schredders and Corn Shelters
for sale at the Great Bend Implement
Co,
Miss Josie Christianson, os Ellinwood
has been In tie city the past week or
more.
Last Tuesday a big baby bey was
born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ora Evans, of
C'af1in.
81. Caro- and Ed s. Marx are in the
east this week, buying goods for the
Cyclone"
"Our Grocery" always has the fin
est of Fresh Fruits. See them.
WELTMER Bros.
Miss Edith Rush commenced Mon.
day as teacher at the brick school house
east of town.
Henry Lutschg is building resi-
dence property near the west side
school building.
We sell you warranted clothing.
No other causery does.
LUNDBLADE & BoLINeERs.
Give Mrs. Stoke your order for
bulbs. Also see her for potted plants,
ferns. palms. etc.
Frank Salisbury is back to Great |
BEND from the east where he has been |
during the summer.
A good we'll, with plenty Of water |
at depth of 40 feet is nov on the |
Galatia school grounds.
| G. B. Handley, formerly a butcher
here, came up from Wichita the first
of the week on a short visit.
| Emmett Putnam has closed his res-
taurant at Clstiin, and is now at
home again in Great Bend.
Produce and Live Pigeons wanted
Also, Feed for sale.
MORGAN s. MILLER.
| Mrs. FreeIand, mother of Mail
Clerk Freeland. will leave this week
for her home in Wichita county.
We still sell lots of Gundlach Hoe
Drills at the Great Bend Implement
tCo. Leave your orders for same.
Probate Judge FEEDER looks at
things now through a different pair
of speetacles. And that isn't all.
j The city schools are now fairly
started. The attendance will be
larger as the cool weather comes on.
| Sucker State Disc Drill, with
changeable discs. which this drill now
has, at the Great Bend Impleme Mt Co,
Conductor Werten berg, of the
Santa .Fe, with his family, returned
last week from visit with friends in
the east and north.
There ought to have been sure
enough auto race during the fair. A
lot of the scoring up" nonsense
could have been cut out, and the time
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-12

You can now see a sample OF TIE
new cement walks, on Main stE eet.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-12

"Our Grocery" always has the fin
est of Fresh Fruits. See them.
| WELTMER Bros
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-12
LOCAL AND PERSONAL COMMENT.

The frost will soon be on the pump
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-12

The Clafiin schools opened Monda
of this week, with three teachers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-12

LUNDBLADE s. BoLINaER's.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-12

Miss Edna Griffith returned Mon
day, from her Oklahoma visit.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-12

Fruits, the finest. freshest and most
palatable, at Weltmer Bros.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-12

Mrs. J. W. Amerine is visiting in
the south part of the state.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-12

For SALE-My place, west Forest
Avenue. @. e. WYMAN.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-12

Sheet Music. at Rathbun 6 McCon-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-12

Mrs. Gearhart is visiting with rel
atiyes down in Arkansas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-09-12

Pelsor has gone to Washington
state to spend the winter.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-05
REPRESENTATIVE POLK
STRICKEN WITH DEATH
End Comes Suddenly While
in Philadelphia.
Popular With His Party and in the
House-Had Recently Refused Third
Nomination for Congress.

Representative Rufus King Polk, Of
the Seventeenth Pennsylvania, died sud
denly in Philadelphia today.
The announcement of his death was re-
ceived at the Capitol this morning by
the Sergeant-at- Arms of the House. An
other message was received BY Mrs J.
K. p. Hall, the wife OF Representative
Hall. who was with Mr.. Polk at the
time Of his death.
Reference to the death Of Mr. Polk was
made by the chaplain in his prayer this
morning.
Mr. Polk was a relative OF President
James X Polk. and was born in Mont
gomery county, Tennessee. Il-health
caused him to remove TO Pennsylvania
when a young man. There he worked in
an iron foundry at Sl25 a day and sue
ceeded in a comparatively short time IN
mastering the business
When he had saved $500 out OF his
meagre wages he purchased at a sherin S
sale an iron foundry for $4,000. giving
his $500 as the first payment. He then
organized a company, and the business
was conducted successfully and Ar- POLK
soon became prominent in this branch
OF industry and amassed a comfortable
fortune.
Mr. Polk was thirty-fve years OF age
and during the Spanish-American war he
served as first Lieutenant in Company f.
of the Twelfth Pennsylvania Volunteer
Infantry. He was a delegate to the last
Democratic National Convention He
served in the Fifty-sixth Congress and
was elected to the Fifty-seyenth By a
large majority.
Because of his business interests he
recently refused a third nomination at
the hands Of his party. For number OF
years he had been a prominent figure in
Democratic politics in Pennsylvania. and
he was very popular with members Of
both parties ia the House.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-05
What VIE OUGHT 10
EXPECT JUST NOW
Weather Bureau Views This
Weather With Calmness.

The nan who is always seeking an ex-
euse 10 register a complaint against the
weather is having a sIushy. good time q
It today with all or his gloomy predic-
tions made good.
IN spite Of the fact that the incoming OF
every March witnesses just such sloppy
dirty snow. and frowsy-IOoking skies the
melancholy man continues TO spring his
perennial fable that this is the. worst
ever"
The officials Of the Weather Bureau with
a stoicism born OF experience Of many
floods and springs. refuse 10 become ex-
cited over the matter. They say that
March Is always thus. and that this
March is no more thus than other Marches
have been
1t viii likely let Up tonight" said the
oficiaI IorecasJer this morning. in re-
sponse TO an enquiry, "it" meaning the
rain.
We cant expect anything else" he
continued; Eve are not out OF winter yet.
Really. there is nothing remarkable about
it. rs always this way in March"
The area Of the present storm extends
from Georgia and Florida along the At
Iantic Coast 70 the New England States.
The lower lake regions are also catching
it.
The food situation in the Ohio remains
practically the same. with a crest in the
neighborhood Of Cincinnati.
The rain and snow which has for the
past twenty-foUr hours been making
things and people miserable IN Kentucky
and Tennessee. VIII cause an additional
rise in the tributaries OF the Ohio.
Until the precipitation OF moisture
ceases It is not possible TO tell To what
extent the perturbed waters OF the beau
tifuI river" VIII be augmented.
The bulletin which Was issued ar noon
today al the Weather Bureau reads as fol
lows
There viii be rain or snow tonight in
the Middle Atlantic States followed by
fair weather over tho southern portion,
a-d Snow in tire lower lake region and eX-
trcme upper Ohio Valley In the South the
weather Wiz be fair
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-05
BUSY DAY IN THE HOUSE.
Pension Appropriation and Free Delivery
Bills Considered.

In his opening prayer today Chaplain
Couden, Of the House, referred feeIingly
TO the loss sustained by the unexpected
death Of Representative r. X. Polk. the
member from the Seventeenth district OF
Pennsylvania. which occurred Ibis morn
ing at Philadelphia
Mr.. Barney Rep., Wis., presented the
conference report on the general pension
appropriation bill He explained the pur-
pose and effect of the amendment put on
by the Senate and modified in conference
forbidding pension or claim agents or
other persons from charging or receiving
q fee for the alleged procuring or the in
PRODUCTION or passage Of private pension
bills
The report Of the conferees on the part
Of the Senate and House on the Indian
appropriation bill was adopted by the
House.
The House voted not to concur IN the
Senate amendments on the bill extending
the time for the redemption OF internal
revenue war stamps
The House then resolved itself into the
Committee or the Whole Tor the further
consideration OF the bill TO place the
rural free delivery service under the con-
tract system.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-05
SHAW PLEADS FOR
HALL OF RECORDS

gent recommendation for a Hall Of Rec
ords and a bill was introduced but dill
not pass. That Congress. however. dt-
rected the Supervising Architect to make
a report on the subject which he did in
the following year. No action was taken
On this report
Similar reports and similar failures on
the part Of Congress to take any action
have followed at short intervals since that
time.
Necessity Pointed Out.
In discussing the character and size Of
the building needed by the Government
Secretary Shaw goes into the matter very
fully, telling Of the crowded condition Of
the different department buildings and of
the numerous rented quarters now occu-
pied for files.
The Treasury Department has been
obliged to rent two buildings for the stor-
age Of records since 1896 and still Mr..
shaw says the Treasury Department is as
crowded as it was in that year.
Mr.. Shaw's Suggestions.
Mr.. Shaw suggests a building Of a ca
pacity of 100000 cubic feet, OF about
two-thirds the capacity Of the Treasury
Department building. He says that the
site selected for the building should be
a block AT least $50 feet on each side, and
suggests that the building could be built
in sections around a quadrangle as Con
gress should see 1T 10 appropriate Mr..
shaw says in conclusion:
Importance Of Action.
The safe-kecping Of the records is a
matter which Of course comes especially
home 70 the officers responsible for their
care who see them daily exposed 10 loss,
decay and all the accidents which at any
moment may destroy then in whole or in
part Their real value viii not be ap-
preciated. perhaps, until some casualty
has put them beyond recovery. ] most
earnestly recommend to your committee
not 20 allow the present session 60 termin-
ate without setting this project on foot
az least SO Far as authorizing the Dur-
chase OF a site for the Hall Of Records at
the seat Of government.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-05
TO ESTABLISH ATITLE.
James F. Barbour Brings Suit to Perfect
His Claim.

After the lapse Of an entire century
the question Of title TO a piece Of Wash
ington property, which came Into the
possession Of the original owner in 1902.
has beeen brought up.
A suit 10 establish title TO certain lots
in square south Of square S25, IN James
F.. Barbour's subdivision. was brought in
the Supreme Court Of the District Of Co
Iumbia today by James F. Barbour and
Frederick William Keyworth. against
"the unknown hoirs-at-law, alienees and
devisees Of John Boice. deceased and un-
known heirs-at-law. aIienees and deviseos
Of Sarah BOyce, deceased The bill
shows that the heirs are unknown, al
though endeavor 20 ascertain their names
hss beeen made.
The property I'm question is In posses
sion Of James f. Barbour The bin
gates that It became vested originally in
John BOice 10y deed dated December 80.
1902. being derived from Thomas Muuroe.
United States superintendent. John Boice
died in 1906, and letters Of administration
on his estate were issued by the Or
phans' Court TO Sarah Boicc. spelled
90 'Boyc,, the mother OF John Boice
The property was sold for taxes in 1868
TO T. Nelson Adams. The object Of the
suit is given 20 establish a record Of the
title 70 the property in question.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-05

This morning was a busy one among
the stock holders of the Kretol Company,
and amor & them generally there is a
feeling Of optimism. II is believed that
if the present suits can be settled there
viii be no difficulty in reorganizing the
company and placing it on a paying basis.
There viii be a meeting OF the board
Of directors Of the company at the Off
ccs. 1924 Street. this afternoon at 4.30
o'clock. At 7:SO at the same place there
viii be an informal meeting Of the stock
holders TO consider the situation and de-
eide uTon some concerted action A regu-
lar meeting OF the company requires thir-
T. days notice and has not yet been call
ed In the meantime there will be numer-
Gus informal meetings to make known TO
the board Of directors the wishes of the
stockholders
Another call has been ISSUED for an
other meeting at the Offices Of the COM
pany tomorrow night. After the meetings
this evening it is believed that there viii
be something definite TO give out as to the
future policy of the stockholders.
Two Companies Mixed.
The immediate cause OF the present diff
fculty is said to have been a mixture Of
the affairs Of the company and OF the
newly organized Tourist Tablet Company.
A short time ago a bill was received from
the Baltimore Lithographing Company
for S1.O50. only Sl25 Of which was charge
able to the Kretol Company, and the re-
maiader for material furnished the Tab
let company.
The Kretol company paid $50 on account
and some officer Of the company without
authority. lJ is said, gave note for the
total remainder for the two companies
and attached the seal Of the KretoI com
pany 20 the note. When the note came
que il was rot paid and the property in
this city was levied upon TO satisfy the
judgment
"GIatuities" to Stockholders.
tt is stated that the company has never
paid any dividends and that those stock
holders who had received money had re-
ceived only a -gratuity' from AIr. Browne,
who had sold his personal stock TO give
them money Of which they said they were
in need.
Mr. Browne was at the Offices Of the
company today and was busy Interview
ing the many stockholders who besieged
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-05
May Be a Flood victim.
TENLEYT0WN ISOLATED.
Police and Fire Department Communi-
cations Interrupted.

The storm Of last night and this morn
ing played havoc with the telegraph poles
and wires between Georgetown and Ten
leytown. Eight poles were blown down.
which destroyed all connection between
the two localities. as well as interrupted
the Police and Fire Department wires.
Fire CHIEF Dutton IS Of the opinion
that it win be several days before the
system can be properly readiusted.
He has instructed the foreman Of the
chemical engine n Tenleytown to keep
a man IN the tower Of the house on watch
constantly in order that should a FIRE
break out the company might respond as
quickly as possible.
He also requested the motormen and
conductors on the Georgetown and Ten
leytown Railroad 10 keep a certain
amount Of watchfulness on their trips in
that direction for fires, and notify the
chemical engine should one occur
The numbers OF the firc-alarm boxes
put out OF order by the storm ere I23-
762. T64, 765. 766. 7s4. and 7S5
Gangs Of workmen have been despatch
ed TO the S. me of the difficulty in hopes
that immed. ate repairs can De made.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-05
VALUABLE DOCUMENTS In DANGER
Government Papers Now
Subject to Damage.
CONGRESS URGED TO ACT.
In Official Appeal to Senate Committee
an Appropriation Sufficient at Least to
Buy Site for Proposed Building Is Ask
ed-Preyious Attempts for Relief.

Secretary Shaw. Of the Treasury De-
partment, has sent 20 the Senate an i'm
portaut paper strongly advocating the
Hall Of Records. so long desired by the
6iIerent executive departments The pa
per vas presented to the Senate this
morning by Mr. Fairbanks chairman OF
the Committee en- Public Buildings and
Grounds
Mr Shaw says. ct seems proper at
the outset 70 remark upon the extreme
importance OF this matter as exhibited
by the persistence with which it has com
PEELED the attention OF the committees Of
Congress and officers Of the executive
departments during many years. and 10
notice the consensus Of opinion as to the
imperative demand for providing safe
keeping for the invaluable records Of the
Government
Advocated for Years Past.
Mr. shaw then notes in detail the long
line OF urgent appeals that have been
made fer the building from the FIRST plea
Of the Secretary Of War in 1878
In 1852 the House Committee en- Pub
lie Buildings and Grounds made an Ut