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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-02-21
Prairie Dogs Must Go.

The state agricultural college is
overwhelmed with demands from
western Kansas for prairie dog poi
son. One western Kansas county or
dered 100 half-gallon cans, capable of
poisoning 1900 dog families each,
which would scarcely make a showing
in the dog population of that section
of the state.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-02-21
Ropine Contest at wichita.

More than $4,000 people saw the
roping contest at Wichita given by the
Oklahoma Cattlemen's association.
The crowd was ten deep on all sides
of the 4O-acre tract and 5000 people
were in the grand stand. G. w. Jack
son, of Liberal, took first prize of
$1OO.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-02-21
senator Harri. for Fusion.

Senator W. A. Harris writes from
Washington that he will be present
at the state conference of the party
at Topeka February 21. Senator Har-
ris is emphatically for fusion He
says a ticket put up by democrats
should receive the support of popu-
lists.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-02-21
MAY use General Fund.

The attorney general holds there is
nothing in the statutes which would
prevent a township from using the
money collected for general purposes
for work on the roads and. highways
or for the building of bridges within
the township limits.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-02-21
Married a Malay Girl.

Arthur ST. James, a Fort Scott boy
who enlisted in the Fortieth United
States infantry and was sent to the
Philippines three years ago, was mus
tered out of service short time ago
and Immediately married a Malay girl
in Mindinao.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-02-21
DESTROYING Cottonwood Trees.

The farmers about Wichita are MAX
ing war on the cottonwood trees
which have for years adorned the
fields along the Arkansas valley. These
trees are being cut down by the thou
sands this winter. The farmers claim
thew are a hindrance to the growth
of wheat and corn
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-02-21
Prfma Facie Evidence.

The supreme court handed down q
decision in a case brought to secure
the release of jointkeeper from Jail.
upholding the section of the Hurrell
liquor law which specifies that if liq-
uor be found in a business building
it is prima facie evidence that it is
being illegally sold.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-02-21
4 CIassmate of Bryan.

The candidacy of F. NJ. Baker, of
Atchison, for the democratic nomina-
ton for governor, is announced. Ba-
ker is classmate of w. J. Bryan. He
is not a politician and has never asked
for a public office. He is in the grain
business and operates a chain of ele-
vators along the Central Branch rail
way from Atchison west.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-02-21

The postmaster general has ordered
the re-establishment of free delivery
service in Wellington, beginning June
1, with three carriers and one substi-
tute. The service was discontinued
in 1895 because the postal receipts
dropped below $4,000, the aggregate
business required by law for the free
delivery service.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-02-21
This Ought to Restrain Them.

Henry and Charles Schmidt, two
Winfield jointists, were convicted in
police court of selling Intoxicating
liquors. Police Judge Hamilton fined
them 81, 500 and fixed their appeal
bond at 500. 600.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-02-21
Why Mrs. Annie DigEs Quit.

AS the result of the publication OF
an anti-prohibition editorial in tho
Farmers Advocate without her con-
sent of knowledge, Mrs Annies L
Diggs has resigned as editor Of ths
paper.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-02-21
Scott. Amendment Prevailed.
Jackson,s First speech.

The oleomargarine discussion in the
house served to introduce Representa-
tive Jackson, of the Third Kansas dis
trict, to the house as a debater. The
southern democrats had sought to
whip all members of their party into
line against the majority bill, and
Representative Jackson, who is the
only democrat in the Kansas de1ega-
ton, had to combat the southern
democratic position.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-02-21

The Leavenworth board of county
commissioners has revoked the fran
chise of the Kansas City-Leavenworth
Electric Railway company, the conn
pany failing to erect certain bridges
demanded by the commissioners. q
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-02-21
Driven Insane by Measles.

Nellie Smith, aged 20, daughter of
a prominent farmer four miles south
of Clay Center, committed suicide
while temporarily insane from an at
tack of measles.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-02-21
r,ea vtth ,rother,s Money.

Moncello Pierce, daughter Of Fort
Scott widow. eloped with railroad
man. taking with her money her
mother had saved up.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-02-21
Paid $50, 1000 for Farm Land.

A colony of Swedes. 80 in all, have
come to Lyon county from Sweden
and Purchased $500 acres of 1and
near Emporia- They expect to farm
the land jointly on socialistic plan.
They paid about $4,000 fer the land
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-02-21
Those Loving Girze,

Cara OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Is plain
" written on your face.
Maude {calmly)-Oh. that's netting.
it's painted on yours.-Chinags Daily
News
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-02-21
Citizens of Pratt Indignant.

A sensation was stirred up at Pratt
over the death of Mrs. Alice James.
She died from blood poisoning after
giving birth to ehild.s During her
illness she was treated by a magnetic
doctor in spite of the protests of her
parents.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-02-21
Haskell Institute Gets s1-4,25o.

The house committee on Indian af-
fairs has increased the annual appro-
prfation for Haskell institute at Law
renee to S174,25O.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-02-21
Hi. Island Now AIainIana.

In 1888 Albert Reeves, now of Dodge
City, purchased an island in the Ar
kansas river at Wichita for S1-59. He
had long ago abandoned it as a use
less piece of land, but arriving In
Wichita last week to attend the cat
tlemen's convention he found that the
so feet of water that formerly existed
between his island and the mainland
had been filed up by a process Of
gradual action, and that the property
is valuable. The land is at present
claimed and occupied by James Strick-
land and Samuel Bottles. Both of
these gentlemen have erected fine
residences upon the same. Reeves
served notice that they would be COM
PEELED to pay him $4,000 for the prop
erty, or he will enter suit for posses
sion of the same, since he holds
clear title and the government patent.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-02-21
old Judge. ousted.

The supreme court upheld the sec
ton of the biennial election law Gre
ating vacancy in the offices ofea
number of district judges in the state
and providing for the appointment
of successors to the then incumbeIfs
by Gov. Stanley. The opinion was
concurred in by all. the judges with
the exception of Judge Doster, who
fled dissenting opinion. As re-
suit of the decision the following
changes will take place Tenth dis
trict-W. H. Sheldon (rep), Paola,
succeeds John T. Burris (dem-)- Sew
enteenth district. r. Hamilton
(rep), Norton, succeeds A. C. T.. Gel
ger (dem.). Nineteenth district
James a. Lawrence (rep.), yelling
ton, succeeds w. T. Mcbride (dem-).
Twenty-frst district@Sam. Kimble
(rep), Manhattan, succeeds W. s..
Glass (dem.). Thirty-third district
C. E. Lobdell (rep.), Dighton,. sue
ceeds ]. E. Andrews fpop-f
The Washington times., 1902-01-24
THE RACING CALENDAR.
New Orleans Results.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 2S.-Results of
today's races; track fast:
First race-For three year olds and up-
ward: selling six furlongs-John Grigsby
tWinkfield), to l, won; OrIa (HeIger-
SOM. to 2, second: Royal Sterling Domi-
niek). to l, third. Time, ia.
Second race-For r-year-olds and
upward; selling; one and one-auarter
miles-El Ghor tBlake), even. won: Paw
the Fiddler CWinkfield), s to / second;
John Bull (Brennan), 80 to 1, third. Time.
2:Oe
Third race-For two-year-old ilIies:
three furlongs-Miss Lady Wrinkle Domi-
nick), to ], wonit Princess Tulane (R.
Williams), to l, second; Offset (Odom),
even third. Time, O:361a
Fourth race-Handicap; for four-year-
olds and upward; one mile-Scarlet Lily
tBrennan), to %, won; Silver Coin
CThompson), to l, second; Reseda
(Cochrane), to !, third Time. lac.
Fifth race-For three year olds and up
ward; seven furiongs-Ben Hullum oval
do), 10 to l, won; Poyrtz Hayden), 20 to
], second; Add uyne), to /, third
Time, 126k.
Sixth race-For three-year- olds and up
ward; selling; one mile-Eda Riley
Dean), 2 to l. won; Cast Iron GyneJ,
even, second: St. Wood LANDRY, to l,
third. Time. 1:41.
The Washington times., 1902-01-24
New Orleans Entries.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 23.-Entries for
tomorrow s races:
First race-For three year -olds: six and
one-half furlongs. Crescent City Dr. Hart,
Colonel Stone. 109; Leenja, Josie F., Lee
cation, 107; Parnassps, 1O5; Succassaun-
na. 102.
Second race-For three-year- olds and
upward; selling; one mile. Hopscotch,
Henry of Frantsmar, st. David, Ill Azua
Jessie Jarboe, Maple, 109; McWilliams,
10S; Sir Kingston, Ignis, 106; Merida,
Clara David, 101; Hayward Hunter, 95.
Third race - SteepIechase handicap:
short course. Old Fox, 1873; Cantadas, Di-
vertisement, Princess Murphy, Mr.. Rose.
Watercrest. PATRON, Harve b., 130.
Fourth race-For three-year- olds and
upward; handicap; six furlongs Death,
12o; Andes, los; Little Jack Horner, 80;
Rance. Maggie Davis, Uterp. 9S; Excelsis.
80: Marie Bell, Dolce Far Niente, 81.
Fifth race-For four-year- -olds and up
ward; selling; one and one sixteenth
The Washington times., 1902-01-24
NEW ATTACK Made
ON RAILWAY Deal.
Northern Securities Company
Involved in Another Suit.
ACTION BEGUN In MINNESOTA

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi. Jan. 23.-An ac-
tion, evidently inspired by the same inter
ests which instituted the recent proceed
ings in which Peter Powers sought TO
prevent the retirement of Northern Pa
cific preferred stock, was begun against
the Great Northern Railway Company in
the Hennepin County District Court to-
day.
This time an attempt is being made to
prevent the Great Northern from con-
solidating with the Northern Pacific by
means of the Northern Securities Com
pany. Papers were served summoning
the defendants TO answer within twenty
days.
As in the case against the Northern Pa
cifc, Lamb & Greenway, Bulkley. Gray &
Moore, w. A. Lancaster and NJ. H. Bou-
telle appear for the plaintiffs.
The plaintiffs are Milton Bowden, the
owner of 400 shares of the preferred stock
OF the Great Northern, and Sophia Barth
Chapman. who claims ownership OF 100
shares of the same stock.
The court is asked to declare the merger
contrary to the provisions of the laws of
Minnesota against the combination of par
allel or competing lines and to hold that
such combination actually took place.
The Washington times., 1902-01-24
PAT SHEEDY LOST
HEAVILY AT FARO.
At One Time $4,000 Ahead of Game at Charleston the
New York Plunger Goes Broke at End of Play.

23Pat Sheedy Of New York who has
in table welknoWn
$4,000
the his wild
winnings the bad
in
betting $1,000
tn turno a wild. and they dropped out
poolroom from Cincinnati went in
Sheed he
in
backed
deal syndicate
apiece
worthm
be eforced douto of
hut
big anne 6 soont o e
of gamblers afraid
formerly his terrific
The Washington times., 1902-01-24
New Spring Prints, 2ac

5000 yards of Light ColOred
Shifting Prints-in lengths up
to 10 yards-large assortment
of new designs and cOlOrings.
Remnant price, 25c yard.
cases of mill ends of full yard
wide Percales, in lengths from to 10
yards. Newest spring patterns and
color printings. Remnant price, &C
per yard Observation-Disclosures. v
A big remnant lot of full yard
wide Unbleached Cotton; good heavy
weight. Regular price, s1ac per 6lC
yard. Remnant price. w
5000 yards OF full yard wide
Bleached Cottons and Cambrics-best
known brands, including Fruit of the
Loom, Aniroscoggin. Lonsdale. Dwight
Anchor, &C.: usual lengths; quail
tiles worth up to 12izc yard. &c
Remnant price .................. 10
Remnant lot of Unbleached Canton
Flannel, in lengths from 2 teT 10
yards. Good weight. Remnant nc
price, per yd. ...............-..... 70
Odd lot of mussed Pillow Cases,
size 45x36-regular size. Finished
with deep hem. Remnant price, &c
eacn ...-........ ................
The Washington times., 1902-01-24
39c Dress Goods, l5c.

A remnant lot of S6-inch Heavy
weight Plaid back Skirting. in light,
medium and oxford grey. Weight that
requires no lining. Also a lot of So
inch Granite S-itings. in various de-
sirable colors. Qualities worth up to
39c yard. Remnant price, 15c yard.
Remnants of All-wool 3S-inch Vene-
tian Suiting. 3S-inch Allwool Habit
Cloth, All-wooi Challis. Allwool
French Flannel. Heavyweight Skirt
ings, All-wool Plaid Flannels, ALL
wool 3S-idch Grey Suitings. S6-inch
Wool Cashmere and 3S-inch Plain Col
ored Mohair. Qualities worth up 1SC
to 5Sc yard. Remnant price. 80
Remnants of 56-inch All-wool Heavy
weight Plaids. 52-inch All-wool Home
spuns. 46-inch Silk and Wool Mix
lures; 4O-inch Allwool Henriettas,
All-wool Fine Twill French Flannel.
46-inch Colored Plaids and Figured
French Flannels. Qualities worth 33C
up to 81 yard. Remnant price ~
The Washington times., 1902-01-24
TRACES OF POISON.
Police Investigating the Death of
Young Brahlcr.

On report by Acting Coroner Glaze
brook the police began an. investigation
last night into the death of Louis NJ.
Brahler, timer. which occurred early
Wednesday morning at his residence, 1882
f Street northwest.
An autopsy performed yesterday, ac-
cording to DR.. Glazebrook, showed traces
OF carbolic acid in the stomach of the
dead man. Captain Boardman, having
been notified of the case, sent Detectives
Parham and Muller on; to learn the facts
connected with the death of Brahler, who
lived with his wife
Nothing has yet been found to show
that Brahler was murdered or committed
suicide, beyond the tell-tale acid discov-
cred in his stomach
The Washington times., 1902-01-24
JURY DRAWINGS AUTHORIZED.
Senate Passes BilI-Amendment to
Code FavOrnbIy Reported.

SENATE Pusses bltI-AmenOmcht tO
Code FavornbIy Reported.
The Senate yesterday passed the Prtch-
ard bill to amend the code of laws for
the District of Columbia, providing for
drawing jurors.
The measure provides that. Immediately
upon the approval of the bill, Jurors shall
be chosen in the criminal courts. 1t in
| cludes in the power of the courts author
ity to draw grand juries, which cannot
now be DONE" on account of defect in
the law.
A similar bill has been introduced IN
the House by Representative jenkins OF
Wisconsin. The House bill contains a
third section providing that the joint res
olution of January last, amending the
District code. be repealed.
The bill as 1t passed the Senate yester-
day did not contain that section.
The House District Committee met yes
terday, and considered three bills affect
ing the District.
favorable report was authorized upon
Representative Jenkins amendment to the
coda providing for the drawing of grand
jury, and for a police court jury to serve
until the last Saturday of this month.
A favorable report was also authorized
upon a substitute for the tax arrearage
bill.
Representative Babcock's bill to amend
the act relating to tax sales was referred
to the subcommittee of the Committee OF
the judiciary for examination and report
The committee also discussed informal
ly the matter of Sixteenth Street exten-
sion, but arrived at no decision in the
matter.
The Washington times., 1902-01-24
TRADE DELEGATES
At WHITE House.
National Visitors Received by
the President.
FAVORS A NEW CABINET BUREAU.

A delegation Of twenty-five members of
the National Board of Trade was received
by President Roosevelt yesterday after
noon at 12:15. They were introduced to
the President by Mr.. w. P. Van Wickle
and DR.. Pardon, of the Washington Board
OF Trade.
The President expressed himself as
much pleased with the stand taken by
the organization in the matter of the
creation of department of commerce
and industries. He declared himself to be
in favor of the movement.
At the conclusion of the meeting held
yesterday afternoon Mr.. Tucker, the sec
retary, announced that the next annual
meeting would be held in this city on the
first Tuesday in January, 1903.
The initial business that came before
the convention WIS the installation of Mr..
Blanchard Randall. of Baltimore. the
newly elected President. Mr.. Randall
made a briei address, in which he said
that the mission of the board should be to
exert 4 potent influence on national
events
standing committee on commerce and
trade, presented a report favoring the
creation of a department of commerce and
industries, which was adopted.
MIR. J. Richard Carter, OF Boston, pre-
sented the report OF the committee on
consular service, which urged Congress TO
pass at an early date such legislation as
is necessary to reorganize the consular
service on lines of greater efficiency and
permanency of tenure. The report was
also adopted
The committee on currency and bank
ing Mr. Charles Parsons, of St Louis,
chairman, reported resolutions urging
Congress to enact such legislation as
would insure the permanency of the gold
standard; amending the national banking
system so as to provide for greater elias
ticity in the volume of currency, recon-
mending legislation tc promote the es-
tablishment of banking facilities to en-
courage trade with foreign countries, and
recommending that the Secretary of the
Treasury be authorized to pay the express
charges, both ways, on bank notes sent TO
Washington for redemption.
The chairman stated that he was per
sonally in favor of what was known as
Cages plan for increasing the circulation
OF the banks.
The suggestion that the next meeting
be held in ST. Louis at the time of the
exposition was brought forward, but the
matter did not come to vote. because of
the uncertainty of the date OF holding the
fair.
The Washington times., 1902-01-24
MARINE BAND OBJECTS
TO Being BARRED.
Hearing on Bill to Prevent
Competition With Civilians.
LEADER SANTELMANN PROTESTS.

hearing was held yesterday morning
before the Committee on Labor Of the
House in relation to Representative
Bartholdt's resolution prohibiting enlist
ed men in the army and navy, and par
ticularly musicians in army and navy
bands. from taking outside engagements
that could as acceptably be filed by civil
ians
Lieutenant Santelmann, of the Marine
Band, appeared before the committee in
behalf Of the enlisted men, against whom,
he says, the resolution is aimed. He was
accompanied by Walter T. Smith, sec
ond leader Of the band, who also ad-
dressed the committee.
Supported by Labor Unions.
The resolution offered by Mr.. Bartholdt
is supported by the American Federation
Of Labor, of which Samuel Gompers is
president, while the president of the Mu-
sicians' Protective Union, owen Miller, of
St. Louis, is the inspiration of the move
ment TO prohibit musicians who are mem
bers of army and navy bands taking out
side engagements.
Mr.. Santelmann reviewed the entire
controversy growing out OF the Marine
Band taking engagements and said that
substantially, II was the old fight Of the
knights Of Labor on one side and the
American Federation of Labor on the
other. He told of the hardships that
would result II the resolution should be
passed.
Would Destroy Efficiency of Band.
~, .sfo..a ,ba ahsoIuta ruin of the
Marine Band, SO far as its efficiency was
concerned, and said that the resolution
was a species of class legislation of
most pernicious oharater.
The representatives of the Federation
OF Labor viii be heard at the next com
mittee meeting.
The Washington times., 1902-01-24
7thand
K SITS.
and
K StS.
A Gathering OF Great
Remnant Values Today.

approach of soektaking redouble eff
rid small lneevery remnant-a odds and
ends only lots-but many complete lines besides fall
under the clearance all marked
evefo emped and goods hurried out at
the saving chances Fridays selling doubled and
trebed half third esseven fourth-usua prices
quoted. People believe bargain Friday announce
the good they have proved the truth of
them by
The Washington times., 1902-01-24
GAGE IS MUCH
TN DEMAND.
His Services Sought by Bank
ing Institutions.
MAY RETURN TO CHICAGO
offered Presidency of Title Trust
and Guarantee Company With
S25,OOO Salary.

When he retires from the secretaryship
OF the United States Treasury Department
at the end of the month, the Hon. Lyman
]. Gage may, if he chooses. return to Chi
cago as president of the Chicago Title and
Trust Company. The position, which car
ries with 1t a salary of $4,000 year. ha.
been offered to him, and his acceptance
is considered likely
Secretary Gage also has under consid-
eraticn similar offer, with like salary
from New York trust company. He is
now, IL is said. endeavoring to make a
choice between the two.
Considering the Offer.
President Ira NJ. Cobe, of the Chicago
company, admitted yesterday that the Of
fer had been made to Secretary Gage.
He has the matter under considera-
tion," said President Cobe, but definite
answer is not expected before next month.
II Mr.. Gage accepts that would mean that
/ should retire from the position l now
hold
The matter has beer kept a secret for
some time A committee of five directors
had the question of choosing permanent
officers under consideration, and decided
on the Secretary for the chief position
IL he would accept.
When asked about the Chicago report
yesterday morning Secretary Gage de-
clined to discuss it. He would neither
affirm nor deny its accuracy. He said,
however, that there had been at least six
offers made him by various financial con-
Germs.
New York Denies Report.
The report is denied on good authority
that Secretary Gage has an offer from
the International Banking Corporation,
the financial institution which has been
appointed United States fduciary in the
Orient.
1t was given out from the best author
ity yesterday morning that at q meeting
which was held Tuesday the executive
committee did not elect Mr.. Gage to sue
ceed the late Marcellus Hartley presi-
,he banking concern.
The Washington times., 1902-01-24
39c Jewelry, l0c.

miscellaneous lot from the Jewelry
Department consisting Of Mems Shirt
Studs, in sets of 3-of crapestone,
pearl and gold filed; Fancy Brooch
Pins and Stick Pins. and Dressing
Combs in shell. amber and ivory. Sold
at 2oc and 39c. Remnant price, 10c
for choice.
Lot Of regular Csc Box Stationery. Of
linen. kid finish and Crushed Vellum.
Ruled and plain. White and 11lC
tinted. Remnant price ...... W.
A lot of pure and sweetscented
Violet Toilet Soap, 8 cakes in a
box. Regular price. 15c box. TIC
Remnant price .................. ~
An odd lot of Gilt and Gun Metal
Lorgnette Chains. with locket at
tached. Sold at $1.25. Rem Coo
nant price w
The Washington times., 1902-01-24
SNiss Stone Probably a Wiling CaptiUe.
By CHEKIB BEY, Turkish Minister to the United States.

say any degree of posi'eness, OF
actually allowed herself to be willingly cap
bringing publicity the display OF the
revolutionary edict However, think 1T is possible
probable that such the was not aware that my
of the matter until read ii III Inc
Times yesterday morning.
practically official communications regarding
case What information have secured aside
before the American public by
press through personal correspondence
that the Turks assisting in the
of Miss but totally gno
The matter has been
State Department and the American
Legation Constannope, understand and therefore have
take II the affair
(From The Evening