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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12
STREETS FILLED WITH SICK.
In Russia Many Working People Are Idle
aad Starving-WaCes Only IL
Cents q Day.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 7.-Laok Of
employment is causing unprecedent-
ed distress in the interior of Russia.
In Saratoff, as a fair example of
the prevailing conditions, workmen
eagerly accept about II cents per
day. Hosts of beggars literally in
wade the shops and houses, and the
streets are filled with sick and starv-
ing people. Similar pitiful details
come from other interior cities.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12
Lone Wolf Accepts railroad proposition.

Guthrie, Ok, Dec. s.-The Kansas
City, Mexico & Gulf Railroad COM
pany has proposed to make Lone
Wolf, Ok, terminus for certain
length of time, put in extensive i'm
provements and commence laying
rails there within 80 days, provided
the citizens will donate them one-half
the town and enough extra land to
make $50 acres for division facilities.
The proposition was accepted.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12
u.so,,clre<. $4,000 Gsfe

Oberlin, O., Dec. "a New En-
glander who does not wish his name
to be known has given Oberlin col
lege 1000 to-form part of the
new $4,000 fund for the endowment
and equipment of the college. The
gift was unsolicited.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12
Buying BINGHAM Thoroughbred cattle.

London, Dec. THE last few
months have found in the United
Kingdom an unprecedented number
Of American buyers of Thoroughbred
cattle, whose purchases of high-class
breeding stock aggregate many thou
sands of pounds. A number of ami
mails bought are intended for exhi-
bition at the ST. Louis exposition. The
prices range from $4,000 to $6,250 per
head
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12
Martha Washington Stamp. Issued.

Washington, Dec. s.-The post Of
flee department began Saturday to is
sue the stamps bearing the Martha
Washington portrait. These stamps
will replace the present eight-cent
stamps. It is expected that about as
100000 of them will be distributed to
the post Offices of the country within
year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12

Guthrie, Ok, Dec. 6.-Thc an
nouncement is made that the repub-
lican territorial chairman will issue
call for the republican statehood
convention for the purpose of TAX
ing action on the senate substitute
bill for the admission of Oklahoma
to statehood. The convention will
indorse the pending omnibus bill
and pass resolutions denouncing the
substitute bill as directly opposed to
the republican party in Oklahoma.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12
j. p. Morgan. Latest Undertaking.

New York, Dec 81. Pierpont
Morgan is preparing to take in every
anthracite coal company in the
United States. The combine, which
will be owned and controlled by the
financier as absolutely as he owns
and controls the other projects he
handles, promises to rival and even
Guido the Northern Securities COM
pany in immensely of conception.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12
Too Many State Boards.

Gov. Stanley says a great saving
to Kansas taxpayers could be made
by wiping out several useless boards.
He says two men do the work in his
Office where five were formerly re-
quired. Too many men, he says
are kept on the states payroll. He
says one man could do the work of
the state board of charities. "All
three educational institutions should
be put under one board" he says.
Each is now governed by a different
board and there is a rivalry between
them that should not exist. AS a
result, each institution is overlap
ping the boundaries for which it
was created. The two boards which
now govern the penitentiary and re-
formatory should be wiped out and
one man appointed to look after
those institutions, the same as / sug
gested concerning the charitable in
stitutions.'
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12
Crtutnai "Reminiscences.

Chicago, Dec. Gas result Of
the reckless running of racing au-
tomobile on Michigan avenue yester-
day by an unknown chauffeur, q
park policeman was probably fatally
injured, two horses were killed and
the lives OF Calvin NJ. Favorite and
D. j. Simpson, of the Armour COM
pany, were placed in jeopardy
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12
The Kansas Auditor,. Report.

Topeka, Kan, Dec. s.-The thir-
tenth biennial report of the state
auditor, Me. Cole, shows that of the
81, ,9O5.96 of appropriations made
by the last legislature for the fiscal
year ended June 80, 1902, s., 25S, 593.61
was expended. leaving balance of
S366 .S1235
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12

New York, Dec. s.-The II Cuban
children who arrived recently at this
city on their way to the Raja Ycga
school at Point Iona. Cal, and were
held pending an Investigation by the
immigration authorities, were re-
leased yesterday from Ellis island
and taken to Jersey City. where they
started on their journey across the
continent.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12
Barrett to Succeed Ruck.

Washington, Dec. 6.-When the
president comes to take up the ques-
ton of the succession to the vacancy
caused by the death of Minister Buck
at Toxic, it is understood that he
will name John Barrett, of Oregon,
at present commissioner general of
the ST. Louis exposition to Asia and
Australasia, to be minister.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12
.cradie- Insurance Popular.

Philadelphia, Dec. s.-The premi-
ums paid upon child insurance in the
city of Philadelphia alone foot up
nearly a total close to 81. $780, 00-
Four hundred thousand Philadelphia
children under IL years old are in
sured in the Industrial and Mutual
Benefit company.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12
A BIG STEEL COMPANY.
One to he Financed as Q 875.oo0. 900 Con-
Germ About the First of
the Year.

Pittsburg. Pa, Dec. s.-The new
Union Steel company is to be financed
rs = $75,000,000 concern, thereby en-
tering its recognized existence about
the first of the year as the strongest
and most aggressive Independent cong
Germ of the kind in the world,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12

New York, Dec. 6.-The White Star
liner Teutonic which reached her dock
to-day completed trip Of days ane
Is hours of almost continual storms
Every day of the trip the passengers
were kept within storm doors and one
of the crew was nearly washed over
board.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12
Bever,dge Hopes for a Veto

Washington, Dec. 8.-Senator Bev-
eridCe wants the president to agree
to veto the omnibus statehood bill
If it's friends succeed in running
over him in the senate. The Indiana
senator spent an hour with the presi-
dent and pointed out the shocking
conditions prevailing in New Next
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12
Found Guilty OF Perjury.

ST. Louis. Dec. 6.-Charles j. Denny,
former member of the house of dele
gates. on trial on the charge of per-
Jury in connection with the Suburban
deal, has been found guilty and his
punishment fixed at two years in the
oenitentiary
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12
Chicago to own It's street Cars.

Chicago, Dec. S.-Municipal owner
ship and operation of street rail-
ways forms the subject of bill COM
pleted by the composite committee
of aldermen and citizens appointed
by the city counsel several months
ago to aid in securing legislation en-
abling the public control of general
utility concerns.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12
More Canal Delay

Washington, Dec. eff Minister
Hart at Bogota is correctly informed
40 treaty providing for the construc-
lion OF the Panama canal can be
ratified by the Colombian congress
before about June next.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12
Advance on Liv. Stock Rates.

Chicago, Dec. "a proposition was
submitted to the western roads yes
terday by the Atchison, Topeka &
Santa Fe to advance live stock rates
rom the Missouri river to Chicago
from IL cents per 100 pounds to 1879
,enfS
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12
WIN Contest Busier,s Election.

Washington, Dec. 4.-James j. But
Ter was served with notice of the
proposed contest of his election as
representative from the Twelfth Mis-
souri, district by George C. R. Wag-
oner. the republican candidate.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12
No Negro binding at Worlds Fair.

ST. Louis, Dec. 6.-There will not
be a negro building at the worlds
fair. The authorities have officially
decided to follow the general classif1-
cation OF exhibits, which does not
recognize racial distinctions. Ma
tional or governmental divisions of
exhibits are the only distinctions to
be observed
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12
A Little Town Devastated by Fire

Sioux City, Ia, Dec. 6.-The little
town of Ward, S. D., was nearly
wiped out by a destructive fire yes
terday. The loss will be about S2O,-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12
Nebraska CRY Left Mlthout water sunp,,

Nebraska City, Neb.. Dec. s.-A sud-
den shifting of the main channel Of
the Missouri river to the Iowa side
has left the city without water
supply. Last night the waterworks
mains were drained and every basin
was empty. The electric light plant
shut down and the streets were dark.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12
Senator ve.t.. son Blurred .. st. Lonl

ST. Louis, Dec. 6.-The body OF
George Pew Vest, son Of United
States Senator Vest, of Missouri,
who died suddenly in Washington
November 6. was brought to ST. Louis
yesterday and inferred at Beliefon-
tame cemetery.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12
Ru.sian Troops Flre ON workmen.

London, Dec. GA dispatch from
st. Petersburg to the Daily Express
says that in the riots which occurred
recently at Ristof the troops fired on
the workmen. killing 20 OF them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12
Mr. nailey.s Father D,es.

Seneca, Kan, Dec. s.-Monroe
Bailey. father of w. j. Bailey, the
gevernor-elect, died at his home
north of .Baileyville yesterday morn
Ing after lingering illness, of three
months.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12
r.ron. c.rtoo,t., Desa,

Washington, Dec. S.-Thomas Mast,
the celebrated cartoonist, who was
United States consul general at
Guayaquil, Ecuador, died there yes
terday of yellow fever.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12
For = Three Weeks Holiday.

Washington, Dec. s.-Representa-
tive Payne, leader of the majority.
introduced a resolution in the house
for holiday adjournment from De
cember 20 to January 5.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12

Washington, Dec. s.-Miss Annie
Ewing CockreI, second daughter OF
senator Cockrell. made her debut at
tea given at the senator's residences
Saturday afternoon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12

New York, Dec. "a statement
was made at the chamber of com
nerce yesterday by a well known
inancier that of the D,o00, 900 silver
dollars in circulation not less than
70. DOC, 900 are counterfeit.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12
business Block harmed an metropolis.

Metropolis, H., Dec. 6--Ffre yes
terday destroyed an entire business
block on Market street. Postmaster
". 81. Kreper was the heaviest loser.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12
Over $500, 900 From Fees.

The money spent in running the
state government is not all raised
from direct taxation. According to
the report of the state auditor some
thing over $4,000 in fees was turned
into the treasury by different depart
ments during the past year. The
following shows the amounts of fees
turned in by the most important
boards: Insurance, $123, 625; oil in
spection, S19.549; grain inspection,
$34, POS; auditor, S1,46e; secretary of
state, S12,s95; clerk of supreme court,
S14,133; bank commissioner, ss,6ss;
state medical board, S12,520; live
stock sanitary board, S4.26o; charter
fees, $40, 800.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12
Telephone Companies

Kansas has 3s telephone comps
nies with a pole mileage of $685.
They are assessed S397,325 for taxa
ton purposes. There are three tele-
graph companies in the state with q
mileage of 1924 and an assessed val
uation of SS51, 1928.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12
Cove County's Good Example.

Cove county has set an example in
finaciering that other counties in
Kansas might follow with profit. Its
total bonded Indebtedness, including
county, township, city and school dis
trict, aggregates only 5000. This
amount was issued by one township
for cemetery purposes. When Cove
wants to make an improvement it
makes a tax levy to cover the cost in
stead of issuing bonds to run long
period of years, drawing a big rate
of interest.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12
FROM THE STATE HOUSE.
statistic. of the schools.

The total amount of money expend-
I'd in Kansas for common school pur-
poses in the fiscal year was Sf,s04,-
5S2-55. at the time there remained
in the hands of the scool district
treasurer an uneXpended balance of
$500. 677-56, making a total of $685.
s40.11, received during the year for
the support of the common schools of
the state The largest single item of
expense in the year was the amount
paid for teachers salaries and super
vision, 1871 ,O04.51. The amount paid
for rent, repairs, fuel and other in
cidentals was sos, 4SO.6S. For dis
trict libraries and school apparatus
the expenditures were 6,765.95. The
amount paid for sites, buildings and
furniture was SAGA SEQ 20, and for all
other purposes $272, 726.12. The larg-
est amount of revenue received
in the year from one source was S3,-
sos, 1o5.25 from the county treasur-
ers from the district taxes. The sum
received from the interest on state,
county and school funds apportioned
to the district was $3S4, 1886. From
the sale of schol lands the receipts
were $500, 1883. From all other
sources the receipts were S141.290.49,
and the unexpended balance in the
hands of the districe treasurers was
1851, 1866.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12

Sales of state lands during the
year aggregated S17s.427. The rent
ais for unsold school lands amounted
to s2o,7eo. Until last year school
lands could not be rented or leased
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12
Linn County Pays the Smallest.

The state superintendent, Mr.. Mel
son, has completed the compilation
of figures which show the average
salary paid school teachers in Kan
sas districts which employ not more
than two teachers. The average
salary paid men teachers this year-is
$40.1S a month and the average for
women teachers is S35.07. There has
been small increase in the salary
over the amount paid a year ago,
when the average salary for a man
teacher was $39.1S and the average
for women was $34.25. The largest
average salaries paid are in Wyan-
dotte county, where men teachers re-
ceive SOC month and women $50.
The smsll Hest salaries are paid in Linn
county, where the men receive $29.17
a month and the women $27.05.
Salaries in the western Kansas coun-
ties show a greater per centage OF
increase than those in eastern coun-
ties.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12
State Aid Tor schools.

If the plan which State Superin-
tendent Frank Nelson will pro-
pose to the next legislature shall be
adopted. the state will extend aid to
the high schools. graded schools and
district schools of the state The
basis of the system is to give aid
only to those which have the best
courses of study, the most compe-
tent instructors and the best equip
ment
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12
beauty school Grounds.

State Superintendent Nelson be-
lieees it is a good thing for the
grounds surrounding a school house
to be beautifed by gardening He
would have the pupils do the work
under the direction OF the teacher
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-31
A Boy suicides at Poca.

VIM. Adkins, a young man liv-
ing near Raymond City, committed
suicide in the saloon of a man
named Campbell at Poca Friday
evening about A O'Clock.
Adkins was known es sober
and industrious young man, but
during the Christmas holidays had
been drinking considerably. It is
said that he called for drinks sever
al times in the Campbell saloon
and then finally stepped away from
from the bar, took a pistol out of
his pocket, and placing the barrel
against his forehead, pulled the
trigger. he dropped to the floor
and expired almost instantly.
The cause of the suicide is a
profound mystery to everyone, as
the young man has had no trouble
with anyone.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-31
Home made mince
meat and Davis own
of Lard make
good pies. Tryit. Davis
q Sons.
Married.

Mr.. Jesse A. Likens and Miss
Lille L. Keepers were united in
the holy bonds of matrimony at the
home of Rev. j. q. Blair. on the
18th inst. of this month, with the
best wishes of their many friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Likens, Miss
Madge Vaughn Mr.. WIN. Likens
aud Miss Ola Crum were present.
The Likens family and Miss
Crum are formerly of Mason coun-
ty, Miss Vaughn Of Verona, ILL.,,
and Miss Keepers CT Macon. Ill.
On the following evening the
bride and groom, accompanied by
their friends Mr.. VIM. Likens,
Miss Madge Vaughn and Miss Ola
Crum attended ball at Verona,
ILL.,. where the bride and groom re-
ceived the congratulations of
their many friends
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-31

The U. s. Civil Service Commits
sion report that for the year ending
June 80. 1902. there were 1883
persons appointed from its regis
tiers. This was 1852 more than
was ever before appointed in sim
gle year. Anyone wishing infor-
nation about these positions can
secure it free by writing for the
Civil Service announcement of the
Columbian Correspondence Col
lege. Washington D. @. The
Commission will hold examinations
to secure young men and women
for these places during March and
April, at Charleston and Parkers.
burg.
Many people do not know that
these appointments are made with
out political influence and that
large share of them are filled by
those having only common school
education but such Is now the case.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-31
Family Reunion.

AT the home of Mr.. and Mrs. l.
Shiflet this city, on Christmas day,
was the occasion of family reun-
ion. For the first time in four
years, this family surrounded the
table and enjoyed a most delight
full dinner. Mr.. Fred Shifiet of
Middleport, joined his parents,
brothers and sisters. and the pleas.
ures of the day in this family were
unbounded.
Miss Eta, the Oldest daughter,
is the recipient of handsome dia-
mond ring, presented by her broth
er Fred.
May the happy family assemble
on many Christmas days to come.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-31
GILBEkr BYRD RAYBUhN.
Another One of Mason County.s
Good Citizens Passes


Mason county 1oosesin the death
of the above named gentleman, one
of her most honored aud respected
citizens
Mr. Gilbert Byrd Rsy burn, hav-
ing reached the ripe old age of IS
years, aud who was almos. uniyer-
sally known throughout Mason
county, passed to the great beyond
at his home near Fiat Rock on
Thursday, Dec. 18th, 1902, of pneu-
monia fever and paralysis. and his
remains were laid to their last rest
ing place in the family burying
ground on Saturday last.
As above stated. Mr.. Rayburn
was one of the county's good and
influential citizens, ever endsavor-
ing to do that which he thought
was right and beneficial to his fell
lowman.
Mr.. Rsyburn was lifelong sup
porter of the Register and we with
his many friends and relatives re-
greet to learn of his death
The deceased has numerous rel
atives in this county. and was the
father of Mrs. John w. Love of
this city, To all who survive this
good old man, the community ex-
tends it's sympathy.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-31
C1garette Fienn.

Cigarette fends should be inter-
ested in the fact that ar Is year.
old youth of Yorkshire, England,
recently, smoked forty two packets
of cigarettes in four days. He had
beautiful funeral.
Some of Point Pleasant's youths
will also have beautiful funeral"
in the near future, if this foolish
habit is not stopped. A drunkard
is credit to the incessant cigar
cite smoker.
For goodness sake, boys "out it
out" today, andlet your appetite
for them this year pass into OBJ
livion.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-31
MRS. KENNY,
Wife of Prof. w. j. Kenny,
Passes Quietly Away.

i with the deepest sorrow
that it becomes our duty to chron-
icle the death of Mrs. Kenny, wife
of Prof w. j Kenny. which 90
CURED at her home in this city
Sunday morning, December 90.
1902.
Mrs Kenny was in the 65th year
of her age, and having been kind
and loving mother, an indulgent
wife and valued neighbor. her host
of friends, together with the fami-
ly, mourn the news of her demise.
She was a good Christian wo-
man, ever ready and willing to sup
ply the wants of the needy and dis
tressed.
To her husband and surviving
children the Register extends its
deepest sympathy, and trusts that
the Giver of all, which was as
pure and uusullied as she. may
comfort them in their hour of be-
reavement.
Kind and loving friends present
ed beautiful floral pieces thus prov
ing the high esteem in which this
good old wife, mother and neigh
Dor, was held.
Her remains were laid to rest in
Lone Oak Cemetery on Tuesday
afternoon at 3 O'Clock, and may the
Father of all things and the Gre
ator of the universe. care for and
hold sacred the spirit of this most
estimable aged lady.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-31
HAPPY NEW YEAR.

The sincerity of the sentiment shall be manifested in our
efforts for the future With the past we are done left
us the rich legacy of experience On Memory SPACE
the record of Every prophecy fulfilled
Every promise kept. Your patronage generous-ore
generous than before-because was more merited
than ever-because friends found in our methods and
varieties and qualities and prices their greatest
satisfaconand old friends had their confidence stronger
cemented in facilities
We striving for perfection that lies the development
of to-morrowand stride into the unveiled year with
defined purpose make the Best of 1909 the
Store of 1903.
Tried methods and old policies shall continue They have
our faith You believe what say because sentences
phrased in truth You what we offer because we
violated your confidence You applaud enterprise
because it laudabe its endeavors-honest achieve
ments And when time shall harvest 1909, may you and
the satisfaction of today wish each other an
other prosperous this have been
j. FRIEDMAN &c co.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-31
Both Have TroubIes.

Capt @. 81. Varian our pop
ular and ever sought for coal deal
er, and Will Kenny, the city Over
seer of the Poor have troubles
don't mention it. The poor and
unfortunate must be cared for, and
these two citizens are doing all in
their power to relieve their suffer-
incs.