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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
To Pull Down Fences.

Omaha, Neb., Dec. John 5. Mos
by, inspector of the land Office, will at
once begin proceedings for the removal
of fences from government land in
Nebraska. Colonel Mosby said that
tracts containing thousands of acres
have been illegally fenced in by cattle
men. After comforting with United
States District Attorney Summers he
will go to North Platte and Alliance,
where notices will be served upon the
alleged violators, giving them sixty
days in which to remove the fences.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
Gomn.r. s,in President.

New Orleans, Nov. 25.-The Fedora
ton of Labor reelected Samuel
Gompers. president, and as vice presi-
dents, James Duncan, John Mitchell,
James O'Connell, Max Norris, T. J.
Kidd, D. A. Hays; treasurer, John b.
Lennon; secretary, Frank Morrison;
fraternal delegate to the National
Labor convention of Great Britain,
Max Hayes and Martin Lawler;
fraterDal delegate to Canada, John
Coleman Place of next convention
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
The Barton County Lake.

Topeka, Nov. 26.-In accordance
with decision rendered by the state
charter board the Koen Lake and Irri-
CATION Company, of Kansas City, will
again be permitted to do business in
Kansas. The charter of the company
the first time the state board has APP
piled the penalty of the law to COM
panies which have not complied with
its provisions, and there are number
which have never made annual state
ments since the law has been in force.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
No Longer Possible.

Scranton, Pa, Nov. 29.-The indie
pendent operators committee, on their
return from New York were all glad
ness and smiles. I'VE have won orr
point" said DIR. ]. N. Rice. "We are
ready to show to the public that we are
paying all the wages that our business
warrants, and that an agreement with
John Mitchell's organization is unde-
sirable because of its I'M American ideas.
The best companies have come to our
way of thinking, and a settlement out
of court is no longer possibility"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
FreIchts and Wages.

Chicago, Nov. 26.-"Railroad freight
rates are lower than they ought to be
under the new scale of wages and the
present cost of supplies and materials
which railroads have been obliged to
pay owing to the great prosperity of
tine country" Paul Morton, second
vice president OF the Santa Fe, made
this statement, and followed it up by
declaring that campaign was about
to be started with view to raising all
freight rates in territory west of Chi
cago to the Pacific coast.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
Depends Upon KelIy.s Return.

st. Louis, Nov. 27.-Charles Z. Kelly,
the fugitive former member of the
house of delegates, wanted for months
as a witness in the bribery prosecu-
tions, may surrender himself to take
last look at his 12-year-old son, who
died of diphtheria- Mrs. Kelly sob
bingly declared she had no idea where
her missing husband is. After Nov.
%, the 5-year statute of limitations
will have expired and the parties
whom Kelly is declared to be shielding
cannot be reached by law.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
Statehood Gossip.

Washington, Nov. 27.-Gossip about
possible statehood legislation has been
stimulated by dispatches from the West
intimating that the committee on ter
ritories of the Senate will favor the
admission of Oklahoma and the rejec-
ton of Arizona and New Mexico
Senator Quay refused to enter into a
long discussion of the statehood ques-
ton. He has made it clear, however,
that no matter what the committee on
territories may report, he shall insist
upon the admission of the three terri
tories as states.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
Equitable Division Difficult.

Topeka, Nov. 26.-No results have
been obtained yet in the conference
between the Santa Fe officials and the
grievance committee of the engineers
and fremen in relation to increased
wages. There is no disposition on the
part of the Santa Fe to resist reason
able increase of wages in keeping with
The policy of other roads, but the vary
ing conditions on divisions call for
different scales. The western men are
paid more than the eastern, and an
equitable division of the increase is
difficult.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
Commission Adjourns.

Scranton, Pa, Nov. 25.-The anthra-
cite coal strike commission adjourned
to meet December 8, and it is the hope
and expectation of all parties to the
controversy that when the arbitrator
again meet an agreement of points in
dispute will be ready for submission
for approval to the commission. At
torneys on both sides express the
opinion that an amicable adjustment
will be reached. The commission has
not surrendered its power or ceased
work.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04

DO YOUR CLOTHES LOOK YELLOW?
Then use Defiance Starch, it will
keep them white-1G OF. for 70 cents.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
Robbed MT Newton.

Hutchinson, Kas-, Nov. 25.-Mrs- E.
NJ. Campbell, of ST. Louis, was robbed
of 500 on a westbound Santa Fe train
at or near Newton. When she discov-
cred her loss she stopped off here. She
had her money and ticket in pocket
book which she carried in the inside
pocket of her coat. At Newton Mrs.
Campbell got off the train There was
a crowd at the depot and she supposes
that she was robbed while in the crowd
or in getting on or off the train She
was on her way to Los Angeles, Cal
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
Scotch Continual Concord.

well as porridge and bagpipes. The
last is quite admirable in its way. A
traveller, observing an ancient couple
arguing and gesticulating in the road,
in order to avert bloodshed asked the
cause of the dispute. Were no dee
sputin' at a." answered the man;
we're bath o. the same mind. l haze
got half-crown in ma pooch, an she
thinks she's no gaun to get tan ]
think the same."-London Globe.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
Silver Cheaper Than Ever.

New York, Nov. GA further de-
cline in the price of silver fixes new
low record in the history of the world.
1t was much commented upon in bank
ing circles, causing much uneasiness
among exporters and merchants of this
city doing business with China and
other points in the far east. To ban,:-
ers, however, the most significant news
of the day were the cable advices to
the effect that the Siamese government
had instructed the mint to cease imme-
diately the free coinage of silver.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
Strike Riot In Havana.

Havana, Nov. o6.-As the result of
conflicts of serious nature between
the police and the men on strike here,
two strikers are dead and thirty-two
other persons wounded.
The strike, which at first concerned
only the cigar workers, became general
by the calling off of all trades in SYM
pathy with the cigarmakers
Every class except men operating
electric cars, obeyed the command
of the union; they refused to join in
the strike
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04

Boston, Mass, Dec. About 100
individual reports are received by the
state board of agriculture of the foot
and mouth disease and the expectation
of cattle from this port is prohibited
A quarantine of cattle, sheep and
swine has been established in New
England States. This will cause the
stopping of 500 to 700 cattle a day
Hundreds of hogs and cattle in Rhode
Island are affected.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
calv,p Hood,s Cattle Company.

Kansas City, Nov. 29.-Incorporation
papers are filed for record of the
Chaves Land & Cattle company. The
Company is capitalized at $4,000. Cal
win Hood of Emporia, Kans., is the
principal stakeholder, subscribing for
1888 out of 1900 shares. ]. T. Carroll
of Roswell, N. NJ, holds $50 shares, NJ.
D. Scruggs, 7. ]. Eaman, and H. c.
Boice, all of Kansas City, hold five
shares each. The company will do a
general ranching business. Its head
quarters will be in Kansas City.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04

Mexico City. Nov. 81 The premium
on New York exchange continues to-
advance and has reached 2s5; that is,
So. SIS Mexican silver is required to buy
one American gold dollar. The large
farmers in the interior and planters
throughout the country say they do
not care If the dollars fall to 30 cents,
as only the city merchants and i'm
porters want gold. They urge that
the deprecated silver keeps the dol
lars in the country and makes business
ey0od
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
Bonus on school Land Leases,

Guthrie, o. T., Dec. 1.-Governor
Ferguson has issued statement show
ing that s1ss, 3o7 was received in bonus
money from successful bidders for
leases on territorial school lands in the
three new counties of Oklahoma. The
persons desiring TO lease lands bid for
the privilege and the highest bidders
secured the leases The total bids
amounted to nearly S7oO. 900, but bonus
money was returned to unsuccessful
bidders. The part retained by the ter
ritcry has been divided among the va
rious educational funds
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
Some Nai,,ahI. Hints

II your cellar is dry 1t will be
healthy for the children; il 1t is damp
it will do to raise that dclicacy, snails,
in which there is much profit, sug-
gests the Baltimore Herald. Water
in the cellar can be used for the pur-
pose and entertainments of your
ducks, which are palatable; these few
hints may suffice TO suggest some prof
liable industry to homekeepers.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
They worshIppcd rogether.

Springfield, Ohio, Dec. Am unu-
sual service was held in which the
members of the First Congregational
church joined Ohev Seducah congrega-
ton, the fashionable Jewish church of
the city. The union service resulted
from the burning of the Congregational
church. Among all the offers of places
to worship until a building could be
erected, that of the Hebrew church
was accepted. Both congregations
read responsibility from the Hebrew
prayer book and sang from the Congre-
rational hymnal
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
Row RIohey Gets the Place.

Topeka, Nov. Ex-senator Frank
Sponablc, of johnson county, has de-
clined to accept the appointment of as
sistant state treasurer rendered him
recently 10y Treasurer-elect Kelly.
Sponable is a banker at Gardner and
says his business requires all his at,
tention. Roy Richey, of Shawnee, the
present chief clerk in the treasury, will
be named as assistant treasurer. Wal
ter L. Payne, of Douglas county, will
succeed Richey as chief clerk.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
Coinage Itema.

Washington, Nov. 29.-The seignior-
age rallied in the manufacture of one
and five-cent pieces amounted to 81, 3d.
$40, and the total seigniorage accruing
on the silver, nickel and bronze coins
made in the year was 81, o13, $50, which
was turned into the general fund of
the treasury. The coinage of 81, $780,,
600 silver dollars per month, now re-
quired by law, will come to an end
soon by the exhaustion of the stock of
bullion. This calls for the entire
capacity of the New Orleans mint.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
To Unionize the Continent.

Denver, Colo, Nov. 27.-The execu-
tive board of the Western Federation
of Miners, in session here is consider
ing plans for the extension of the or
ganization all over the continent. 1t
is proposed to take into the union all
miners who have been affiliated with
the the American Federation of labor.
Organizers will be sent into Mexico.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
How Is Tits for Rent2

For storeroom 25 feet wide and
ITO feet deep, a block distant from
Herald square, New York city, begin
ming with May /, 1903, railroad will,
for the ensuing three years, pay $751;
600 as annual rental. Architects for
the railroad company are drawing
plans to transform the room into what
it is asserted will be the finest ticket
Office in the United States.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04

St Petersburg, Nov. 26.-Advices
from an absolutely trustworthy source
are that the Gar and Czarina are in
excellent spirits and that there is no
change in the affectionate relations
between the imperial couple. Neither
the revoiutionists nor the conservatives
credit the rumors that the Gar intends
to abdicate or that there is question
o. his divorcing the Czarina-
The stories that the Czarina's mind
is affected are equally rejected as UNI
worthy Of credence.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
Dad Boys-Bad Scrap.

Iowa City, Ia, Nov. 25.-The worst
class scrap in the history of the State
university ragged all night. Several
students were injured, property loss
approximatinS 500 resulted and the
local police were routed. The fight
started at the Freshman dance in the
Imperial hotel dining room, when a
sophomore threw skunk through the
window. Others bombarded the hotel
with eggs, broke much plate glass and
demolished costly bric-a-h rac
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
Canada Annexation.

st. Joseph, Mo-, Nov. o9.-Major j.
l.. Bittenger, consul general to Mon
treal, Can. who has arrived in St.
Joseph to spend the greater part of his
siXty-day leave of absence with his
the major said: 1.-The annexation idea
is not strong in Canada. And it never
will be until proper reciprocal trade
relations are established between the
two countries. Present conditions are
causing the commercial interests of
Canada great annoyance"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
Mexico and Gold Standard.

Mexico City, Nov. 25.-The heavy
advance in the gold premium has
caused excitement in financial and
business circles The premium has
been rising all week and has reached
III. 1t is generally conceded that q
gold standard cannot be long delayx1,
as silver huctuates in value so rapidly
that it cannot be relied on as a basis
of currency
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
1ndensndent State Churoh.

Mexico City, Dec. 1.-The movement
for the establishment in Mexico of a
National Catholic church is not con-
sidered formidable, although number
of priests are reported ready to join in
a movement similar to that which has
resulted in national church, indie
pendent of Rome, in the Philippines.
1t is said the agitation here received
encouragement from clergymen affili-
ated with the Anglican or Episcopalian
church
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
lola Not Popular in Paris.

A gocdly number of municipalities
In France have decided to have streets
named after Zoia-Lyons is one Of
them. There is . movement to this
end in Paris, but it does not promise
to be successful. The French sub
scription toward the erection of a
monument to lola now amounts to
about $1,000 francs.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
INSIST ON GETTING 1T.

Some grocers say they don't keep
Defiance Starch. This is because they
have a stock on hand of other brands
containing only IL OF. in n package,
which they won't be able to sell first,
because Defiance contains 16 OF. for
the same money.
Do You want 16 OF. instead of 12 OF.
for same mo1ey? Then buy Defiance
Starch. Requires no cooking.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
oklnhoma.s omcinI Vote.

Guthrie, Okla, Nov. 26.-The result
on the two principal candidates for
delegate, Bird S. Mcclure, republican,
and VIM. Cross, democrat, was Off
cially announced as follows: Bird S.
Mcclure, republican, 45,sO3 votes.
William NJ. Cross, democrat, Is, 400
votes. Majority for Mcclure, 800.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04

Topeka, Nov. est is understood
that the Rock Island is trying to ac-
quire the Rio Grande, Sierra Madra
and Pacific road in Mexico. The roads
object in this effort is to secure its own
system through Mexico. If the Rock
Island gets this system it will increase
the total length of its holdings to s,327
miles.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
The Indian Chief Tammany.

Tammany lived in the seventeenth
century. He was a native of Della
ware, bat settled on the banks OF the
Ohio river. He was chief sachem o.
his tribe, and his reign was discreet
and peaceful. His great maxim was:
unite. In peace unite for mutual
happiness; in war, for mutual de-
Fo-sa
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
No Need of Horses.

A Missouri man who went to Wash
ington to sell horses, reports the fol-
lowing conditions there: THE people
travel on electric cars and do not need
roadsters; they ride bicycles and au-
tcmobiles and do not need fast trot-
tiers; they gamble by wire and do not
need race horses, and there you are"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
SENATE COMMITTEES VISIT.
Travelled Five Hundred Miles In
The Twin Territories.
TWO HOURS CONFERENCE.

Guthrie, Okla, Nov. 26.-The senate
committee returned to Guthrie and
were met at the depot by reception
committee.
Directly after luncheon the senators
retired to private parlor, where the,
hearing was given.
Governor Ferguson was first received
by the committee and was asked re-
garding the general resources, the
climatic conditions, agricultural ard
industrial affairs and general sum-
ming up of the territory of Oklahoma.
A number Of other prominent Oklaho-
mans came after the committee had
concluded their questioning of Gov
ernor Ferguson.
At the 2 hours hearing and no one
except the senators, the witnesses,
stenographer and secretary were pres
ent. The special train which brought
the delegation to the territory came
over the Panhandle branch of the
Santa Fe from Texas, made its first
halt at Alva where dinner was served,
after which there was some inter
mingling with the large delegation
present. One of the senators made
citizens proud by remarlSing that the
northwestern normal school is a mag
nificent structure. After having trav-
eled over 500 miles in Oklahoma and
the Indian territory the committee
took up hearing of testimony at okla
homa City, where a large number of
representatives of all parts of the two
territories had assembled. Dennis
Flynn, the territorial delegate to con-
gress from Oklahoma, came from
Washington to meet the committee.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
Gray's Inn Burned.

Jackson, n. H., Dec. 1.-Gray's Inn,
one of best known summer hotels in
the White mountains, is burned to the
ground, together with Woodbury. hall
and all outbuildings, including two
cottages and the casino The total
loss will S175, 900, with an insurance of
about 500, 900.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
Lost Twenty Years.

Kokomo, Ind, Dec. 1st.-Twenty
years is lcrg time TO take out OF
one persons life but that vas TIE
fate of Anna NJ Willis of this place.
For twenty years she suffered al the
torments CT Kidney Trouble, and any
one in that state is Lot living, but
simply existing.
Now Anna NJ. Willis is fully recov-
cred. She appreciates the pleasure
of living again and never forgets to
tell you that it is all because friend
advised her to try Dodd's kidney
Pills.
In speaking Of her wonderful cure
she says: For twenty years 1 SUI
fered from Kidney Trouble. The dis
ease was terrible in Itself and it was
all the more terrible because l could
get 20 relief and my case seemed
hopeless.
But one day get six boxes OF
Dodd's Kidney Pills and by tae time
l had taken five boxes my pains had
left me and l was g free woman"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
Instinct of Birds.

The principal routes taken by mi
gratory birds, as registered in books
Of natural history. show a wonderful
geographical instinct on the part OF
the feathered bipeds, as they take,
for the most part, the seas and oceans
at their narrowest and the river val
leys at their longest.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
THE ST. PAUL CALENDAR
EOn 1000

six sheets 10x15 inches, of beautiful
reproductions, in colors, of pastel
drawings by Eryson. is now ready for
distribution and will be mailed on re-
ceipt of twenty-five (25) cents-coin
OF stamps. Address F. A. Miller, Gen
eral Passenger Agent, Chicago.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
Johnny Rein Heads List.

Paris, Dec. 1.-The American jockey,
Johnny Reiff, heads the list of win
ming mounts in 1902, with total of
1l6 victories. Milton Henry comes
second, with "a, Rigby sixth, with "a,
and Thompson takes seventh place
with AZ.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
carIyIe,s Good ADVICE.

1t is to you, ye workers. who do
already work and are as grown men,
noble and honorable in sort, that the
nobleness. Subdue mutiny, discord,
widespread despair, by manfulness,
Justice. mercy and wisdom.-Carlyle
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04

Turkish women are said to be get
ting more Independent every year.
Nowadays. in spite of orders to cover
their faces in public many boldly let
their wells fall aside and keep them
OF altogether when entering a shop.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
Fine Portrait of Mckinley.

B. ]. Greenhut of New York has just
bought what is considered the best
life-size portrait of President McKin-
ley ever painted. The president sat
for this picture a short time before
mis- assassination. Mr.. Greenhut was
warm personal friend of Mr.. McKin-
Law
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
How Rich Mine Was Discovered.

The famous Rat Hole mine in the
mountains of Arizona was discovered
by woman who watched a trader
rat carrying things out Of her tent to
its hole in the rocks. The mine, it is
said. has paid several millions in
dividends.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
Euvptisn Exploration Funu.

j. E. Lodge, q second son of Sena-
tor Lodge, has taken hold of the
Egyptian exploration fund, which has
received many thousands of dollars
from the people of New England.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
Ame.r Makes Costly GIFT.

The most expensive book in the
world has lately feen given by the
Ameer of Afghanistan to the Shah.
1t is a copy of the Koran, bound in
solid gold and set with pearls, rubses
ard diamonds. 1t cost 100000.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
Earth is LOSING Speed.

The earth is gradually losing speed
owing to the friction of the tides The
days are now half a second longer
than they were in 1902.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
TRY ONE PACKAGE.

If Defiance Starch" does not please
you, return it to your dealer. If it does
yon get one-third more for the same
money. 1t will give you satisfaction,
and will not stick to the iron.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04

All creameries use butter color.
Why not do as they do-use JUNE
TINT BUTTER COLOR.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
Plaque Laid u Bats.

Bats ana their parasites are held
responsible, By en- Italian expert, for
the transmission Of plague in some
cases.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
Minnesota Doing Well.

The growth and prosperity of Min
nesota are well indicated by the num-
Der of new banks organized this year.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04

In Winter Use Aliens Foot-Ease.
A powder. Your fest feel uncoln-
Portable, nervous AID often cold and
damp. If you have sweating, sore feet
or tight shoes, try Aliens Foot-Ease.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores,
rs cents. Sample cent free. Address
Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-12-04
IN Winter tIse Aliens Foot.Ease

A small boy is never SO industrious
as when it is time to 60 tobed.