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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
HE SHOT THEM BOTH.
Kansas City Man Laid q Trap and Got Re
vense on Unfaithf1l Wife and
Her ParSmour.

Kansas City, Mo-. Aug. 1s.-Return
ing home and finding his wife, Letha
and Albert Hayes, boarder, in {
compromising position, J. C. Surles
a blacksmith, fired both loads of /,
double-barreled shotgun at tn.
couple early yesterday morning
Surles lives at 1872 Garland avenue
Hayes may die and Mrs. Surles' in
juries are serious. Surles, who wa:
arrested a few minutes after ths
shooting, told the police he had fol
some time suspected his wife of init
macy with the boarder. All tire.
arose about six o'clock yesterday
morning and Surles left the house
ostensibly to spend few hours il
fishing. He took with him not only
a pole and line, but also his shot
gun. Instead of spending the morn
ing on the river, Surles returned
home within an hour and surprised
his wife and Hayes. He took deiber
ate aim at them and fired two shots.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
WORSE THAN .sWATER CURE. .
Two Outlaws Strung to Trees to Force
Them to Reveal Information De-
sired by q Mob.

Guthrie, Ok, Aug. 1s.-Levf Reed
and Bud Wingo, two outlaws cap
tured recently in raid made on the
Casey Cravens gang by Oklahoma Of
fcers, were taken from the county
Jail at Corden by mob composed of
several unknown men, who placed
ropes around the prisoners necks
and strung them to limbs of adjoin-
ing trees until they revealed desired
information regarding the move
ments of the leaders of the gang and
recent outrages committed in south.
ern Oklahoma. Reed was so badly
strangled that with difficulty he was
revived. The prisoners were then
replaced in Jail.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
A MERGER COMPLETED.
The Big Harvesting Machine Companies
Said to Have Combined with q Capt.
tai of I2O.OOO,OOO.

Kansas City, Mo-, Aug. 16.-Posi-
tive information has been received
in the implement district in the west
bottoms that the merger of the har-
vesting machine companies is COM
plete, that there is no longer room
for doubt that the $12O,OOO,OO0 cor
poration has been formed. The COM
panies included in the merger are
the Mccormick Harvesting Machine
company, the Deering Harvester
company, the Warder, Bushnell &
Glessner company, the Plano Manu-
featuring company and the Milwau-
kee Harvester company.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
OVATION TO BoER GENERALS,
BOtha, DeWet and Deiarey Made Much Of
by the English People-They Visit
King Edward.

London, Aug. 1s.-The Boer gen
erals, Botha, DeWet and Delarey.
who reached here Saturday from
South Africa were given an ovation
by the people. They left London
yesterday morning for Cowes, Isle OF
Wight, to see King Edward on board
the royal yacht Victoria and Albert.
Upon arriving at Southampton the
BOer generals were welcomed on
board the commander-in-chief's
yacht Wildfre, by Earl Roberts and
Gen. Lord Kitchener. They immedi-
ately visited King Edward on board
the Victoria and Albert and were
then taken for a trip around the fleet
in the Wi1dfire. They returned to
London last evening accompanied by
Earl Roberts and Gen. Lord Hitch.
ener, who took leave of the Boers
at Waterloo station.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
A Child Ate a Box of Pills.

Kansas City, Kan, Aug. 1s.-Jessie
May Smith, the two-year-old daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith,
of 1870 Stewart avenue, this city, ate
the contents of a box of sugar coat
ed patented bills yesterday morning
while her mother was at church. The
child grew violently i'll and died in
agony a few hours later. The pills
had been purchased by the little
girls father and were left within the
ehild'S reach.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
WIVES OF GREAT MEN.

Fielding, the novelist. married q
maid servant.
Milton had troubles with both of his
wives. Nor was his the monopoly OF
the martyrdom.
Coleridge left his wife and children
without apology or farewell and never
would see them again,
Catherine II. of Russia had her hus--
band assassinated, and from his death
to her own ruled alone-yery much
alone.
Moliere, at the age of 40. married an
actress aged IL summers. She ran
away, and it showed and covered her
tracks.
ben" Jonson's wife went to the inn
after him if he stayed too long and
brought him home, tongue flashing him
all the way.
Habits wife cared nothing for his
ability. Her temper was an intensity
And the tragedy of the unsympathetic
played itself to the bitter end.
Robert Schumann fell in love with
the daughter of his piano teacher.
The inspiration she gave him was the
worlds gain. When the irate father
refused a union with the daughter.
"Davidsbundler" "Kreisierana" and
"Noveletten" were given to the world
in tangible form, and the wife he COW
eted became his. So much for adj
varsity
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
The Best Kansas News.


At the home of J. S. Hynes, a coal
dealer at 712 Ann avenue, Kansas
City, Newfoundland dog fought a
burglar between IL and o'clock in
the morning. The faithful watchdog
and the burglar engaged in fierce
encounter for five minutes, with the
result that the intruder fed, bleeding
from many wounds. The only occu-
pants of the house were the wife of
Mr.. Hynes and their children, who
were sleeping on the second floor of
the building.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
HALE ELECTED PRESIDENT.
Philippine Veterans Close Their ReunIoz
ct Council Bluffs-Gen Metcalf Made
Vice President

Council Bluffs, Ia, Aug. 16.-The re-
union of the Army of the Philippines
closed Friday. Gen. Irving Hale, of
Denver, Col, was elected president.
Brig. Gen. Wilder S. Metcalf, of Law
renee, Kan, was made a vice presi-
dent and Rev. Charles Mailley, of Ne
braska, chaplain. ST. Paul was chosen.
for next meeting place, which will
be held the first Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday in September, 1908.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
Pythians Elect Omcers.

San Francisco, Aug. 16.-The SUI
preme lodge, Knights of Pythias,
elected T. R. Bangs, of Grand Forks,
N. D., supreme chancellor; Charles
E. Shriveley, of Indiana, vice chan
cellor; r. L. c. White, supreme secre-
tary and Thomas D. Meares, supreme
treasurer. The Rathbone Sisters
elected Mrs. V. A Dilworth, of Ne
braska, supreme chancellor.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
TROUBLE WITH STRIKERS.
Gov. Savage and Union Pacific Officials
Consult About Calling Out the
State Troops.

North Platte, Neb., Aug. 1s.-Gov.
Savage and Union Pacific officials
were in consultation here all yester-
day with Mayor Walker and county
officials regarding the advisability of
sending state troops to control the
strikers, who, it is charged, have
been trespassing on Union Pacific
property and threatening new en-
ployes. There has been no marked
violence thus far and the sheriff says
he believes he can maintain order.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
I'm Con.o1fdatea districts.

In the law authorizing the con-
solidation of school districts provi-
sion is made for paying for the con-
veying of pupils to school where
they live more than three miles from
the school house. State Superintend-
ent Nelson has ruled that parents
can draw pay for taking their young
ones to school and that if they
furnish a conveyance and the pupils
drive it they are entitled to q reason
able amount for vehicle hire.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
Includes a Village for Employees.

Kansas City, Mo-, Aug. 1s.-It is I'M
derstood that the site for the pro-
posed cotton mill has been selected.
The site includes 1,7OO acres near
Holiday, Kan, IA miles west of Kan
sas City, on the line of the Santa Fe
railroad. The project involves the
construction of a village, where the
5000 employees and their families
will live
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
Both Sides Agree to This.

Kansas City, Mo-, Aug. 16.-Both
the Missouri coal mine operators
and coal miners in joint session in
Kansas City agree that the price of
coal to the consumers will be high
this winter. There will be very lit
the anthracite coal, owing to the
Pennsylvania strike, and the uni
versal use of bituminous coal will
run up the price.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
Had to Undergo Operation.

Eta Barrett, aged 49, of Over
brook, acquired the habit of pulling
hairs from her head and chewing
and swallowing them. Her health
began to fail and she was taken to
hospital at Topeka, where an oper-
alton was performed. Tt revealed
the fact that the intestine was
clogged with a bunch of hair an inch
in diameter and five inches long.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
Miners shoot Owners of Claim.

Wichita, Kan, Aug. 16.-Ed VIM
was shot and killed and Alex. Winn
fatally wounded near Mountainview,
Ok, yesterday by Sam, Dixon and Ed
Smiley, miners, who sought to pros
pect on claim owned by the Wins.
Dixon was captured, but Smiley es-
capped.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
Heat Affected Boy. Mind.

Hardy E. Gaines, 10 years old, died
suddenly at the home of his parents
in Topeka. The previous night he
imagined he was being pursued by
officers and ran home at a rapid rate
and hid. A physician was summoned
and declared that the young man
was suffering from the heat. Gaines
died a few hours later.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
Burrow. win Lead tho Fight.

Washington, Aug. 16.-If a special
session of the senate is called to con-
slider the Cuban reciprocity treaty,
big fight will be made against it.
The opposition will be led by Senator
Burrows, who organized the defeat
of the measure in the senate last
winter,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
They Are "Knscking'' on Palma.

Havana, Aug. 16.-During the last
few days several Havana newspapers
have been making violent onslaughts
upon the chief executive of the re-
public, accusing him of incompetency,
ignorance and weakness in not hav-
ing as yet done anything useful for
the country.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
Manv Barns Struck by Lightning.

Keokuk, Ia, Aug. 1s.-Another
series of severe electrical and wind
storms passed over southeastern
Iowa yesterday, doing much damage
In the last few weeks the number
of barns struck by lightning neal
here in Illinois is over 100, and more
than that number were struck in
southeastern Iowa. Northwestern
Missouri suffered in the same way.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
The C ensus Bulletin Wrong.

Something is wrong in the govern
ment census department. In q bull
letin it declares that Kansas has no
wooden factories. The fact is, Kan
sas has several wooden factories.
There are two located at Topeka. In
dependence has one and other towns
in the southeast also have mills of
that character.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
would Make 1t Attractive.

Warden Jewett, of the Kansas pen
itentiary, favors putting down a
brick sidewalk to connect Lansing
with the national soldiers home, @
distance of two miles. Warden Jew
EFT is also in favor of planting shade
trees and making the Lansing drive
way as pleasant and beautiful as pos
sible. The warden has prisoners at
work putting down sidewalks in Lam
sing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
Asuinaido Proposing to Lecture.

Washington, Aug. 1s.-Aguinaldo
may come to the United States on a
lecture tour. Since his release by
the Americans at the time of the
PRONUNCIATION of the amnesty procla-
nation he has been living quietly in
Cavite province and has been study
ing the English language to prepare
himself for a visit to the United
States
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
Campaign for Eight Hour Day.

Cincinnati, Aug. 16.-The convention
of the International Typographical
union adopted proposition for an
aggressive campaign for universal
eight-hour day. President Lynch was
directed to act with all local
unions where the working day ex-
ceeds eight hours and secure observ-
ance of the eight-hour law.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
Alone and Helpless He Died.

William Silvers, a farm hand 90
years old, was stricken with paraly-
sis while working in field near Wei
Hngton. He was not missed until the
next day, as his employer believed
he had gone home. He laid out in a
heavy rain all night unconscious. He
did not regain consciousness after
being found.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
Mother and Daughter Brides.

A double wedding with mother and
daughter as brides took place at
Leavenworth. Judge Hawn married
George w. Miller, 81 years old, and
Mrs. Martha Helms, SO years old.
George W. Martin, SIS years old and
Bertha NJ. Helms, 20 years old, daugh-
ter of Mrs Martha Helms, were mar
ried also.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
says Filipinos Are IlIiterate.

Mrs. S. c. Simpson, of Lawrence. is
with her SON, Hol<e, who is teacher
at Santa Maria, Ilocos, one OF the
Philippine islands Mrs. Simpson
writes interestingly of the Fihpinos.
She says not over one-tenth OF the
natives can read or write and prob
ably not 1000 of these take news
paper. In Santa Maria, q town OF
$4,000 people, only one newspaper is
taken, and it is a small Spanish daily
printed in Manila.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
Kelly in q Hospital,

Assistant State Treasurer T. T.
Kelly has just undergone surgical
operation at Kansas City, Mo-, for
tumor growth on his nose. The
operation was successful and Mr.. Ke1-
ly will soon be able to resume his
duties. He is. the republican nominee
for state treasurer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
The Cholera Epidemic.

Manila, Aug. 1s.-Cholera reports
show few cases of the disease here,
but a large number in some prov
sfnces. The total number of cases re
ported to date is 1856, with 1886
deaths. Estimating the cases which
have not been reported to the au-
sthorities the total number is believed
TO have reached 10000.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
Celebrate Black Hawk War.

La Crosse, Wis, Aug. 1.-THE an
nual Battle Island assembly, which is
held every year in commemoration
of the close of the famous Black
Hawk war, was commenced Saturday
on Battle Island, the historic battle
ground of the final fights of this war.
near Victory, a few miles below
hore
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22

The Irvine plant at the state prison
cleared up $4,000 profits this year
and aided in keeping down the price.
The demand was greater than the
supply and hundreds of orders were
turned down. The warden will soon
begin buying sisil for next years
consumption.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
Jewett Favors improvements.

Warden Jewett, of the Kansas PEN
itentiary, has offered to use convict
labor to place the driveway between
the city limits Of Leavenworth and
Lansing in first-class shape if the city
of Leavenworth will put the road
from the city limits on into the bust
ness district in like condition.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
Preacher Used a Paddle.

Mrs. Evelyn Moore has brought
suit at Horton for divorce from her
husband, E. G. Moore, alleging cruel
ty- Moore was for some time . min
lister. He told his wife he had az
much right to punish her as he had
to punish his child. For that purpose
he had prepared a large wooden pad
die. At one time he used such strong
language in speaking to his wife that
his congregation asked for his res
ionation.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
A P.cn.o In the woods SATURDAY..

Oyster Bay, L. l., Aug. 1.-THE
president and some of the members
of his family left Sycamore hill Sat
trday morning for a picnic in the
woods. They returned in time for
the president to entertain Bishop
O'Gorman at dinner in the evening.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
A Big Creamery Fails.

Chicago, Aug. 1s.-The Elgin
Creamery company, which operates
f35 creameries throughout Illinois,
Iowa and Wisconsin, has failed. The
creditors are estimated to number
nearly 10000, over 5000 being farm
ers. The American Trust and Savings
bank was appointed receiver and its
bond fixed at $5OO,000.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
ITO Erect a Monster steel Plant.

Great Falls, Mont, Aug. 1s.-Presi-
dent j. J. Hill, of the Great Northern
Railway company, who visited this
city last Wednesday. will erect a
monster steel and iron plant, for
which plans have been drawn, ac-
eording to information from those
close in touch with the railway mag
Rates
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
Can't Dictate Price of shoveI..

Philadelphia, Pa, Aug. 17.-Efforts
to control the production and prices
of shovels in the United States
through trust and pool with indie
pendent manufacturers have failed
After maintaining for just a year the
list price agreed upon the arrange
ment has fallen through.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22

Oyster Bay, N. Y, Aug. 1s.-BishoI
O'Gorman, of Sioux Falls, S. D., Sat
urday gave to President Roosevet
an autograph letter from Pope Leo
together with a mosaic picture OF
the vatican gardens. The letter IL
in French
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
Cut Through tho JAN Roof.

Pocahontas, Ia, Aug. 16.-Albert
Beelow, accused of attempted rape
of his own daughter, broke jail here
early to-day by cutting through the
roof Gilbert Blood broke out of
the same Jail in the same manner
two weeks ago. Bloodhounds are on
Bellows trail.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
Political History Recalled.

The widow of John r. Goodin is
visiting in Kansas City. Her husband
was nominated for congressman by
the granger movement in 1874 and
was elected, defeating Stephen A.
Cobb. Two years later he was beaten
by Dudley C. Haskell
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
Patrons May Designate Sex.

State School superintendent Nell
son has decided that patrons of a
school district at their annual meet
ings can designate the sex of the
teacher to be employed, and the
board must follow the wishes of the
meeting.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
Collins Murder Case Again.

The John Henry Collins murder
case has been set for hearing in the
supreme court on October 10. This
is an appeal from the Shawnee coun-
ty district court in corum nobis to
@ We Collins a new trial.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
To Marrv Roosevelts Cousin.

Coburg, Canada, Aug. 16.-The an
nouncement of the coming marriage
OF Miss Vivian Sartoris has been
made by Mrs. Nellie Grant Sartoris.
Gen. Grants granddaughter is to
wed Frederick Roosevelt Scovel, son
of Chevalier and Nine. Edward SEQ
vel. He is cousin of President
Roosevelt
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
Miners Won't Strike.

The conference of Kansas miners
at Pittsburg reached basis Of set
Element which will result in a con-
tract In consequence there will be
no strike in union mines, but strike
will be declared against non-union
companies September 1.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
Paw Tor oLIahoma Convict.

Warden Jewett, of the state peni-
Tertiary, received Se,211.45 from the
auditor of Oklahoma, in payment for
the care of territory convicts for the
quarter ended June 30. There are
now 2s4 Oklahoma prisoners in the
Kansas pen.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22

Colorado Resurveying Arkanaas River.
Arkansas City. Kan, Aug. 16.-Prof.
Carpenter and two assistants from
the agricultural college of Colorado
are here making a resurvey of the
Arkansas river.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
won a5O.OOO on a Race.

Saratoga, N. Y, Aug. 1s.-John w.
Gates won $4,000 on High Chancellor,
his FRIEND John A. brakes bay colt,
and thereby broke all American
necords for many years for individ-
ual winnings on horse in one race.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
Baker for the Legislature.

Ex-senator Lucien Baker will prob
ably be candidate for representative
in the Seventh representative district,
which comprises a portion of the
south part of the city of Leaven-
worth.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
Manhattan Merchant q Suicide.

Charles G. GarretSon, a leading
clothing merchant at Manhattan for
20 years, committed suicide by open
ing the arteries of his left wrist and
bleeding to death.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
FeII Before a Corn Cutter.

William Riddle, near Mcpherson
while working on a corn cutting ma
chine, was drawn in front of tn
blades of the machine and his RICH
leg nearly cut off.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
Detroit Banker Found Guilty.

Detroit, Mich, Aug. 1s.-Frank G
Andrews, late vice president Of the
wrecked City savings bank, was
found guilty of misapplying the funds
of that institution after trial that
lasted four weeks.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
Expect 1900 Students.

The regents of the University OF
Kansas expect an enrolment this
fall of 1,50o, an increase of 300 over
any previous year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
King Is an Ex-soIdter.

newspaper man nominated for the
legislature by republicans Of Ottawa
county, is a son of Rev. J. L. King,
a Methodist preacher. Young King
was with the Twentieth Kansas in
the Philippines.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
Back Pay Aggregating $1,000.

Congressman Long notified Mrs.
Mary Rosenbury, of Meade, that he
has been successful in securing a
pension for her, with back pay
amounting to 81 200
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
Finds Stone Weapons.

William Tillberg, a farmer near Sa
lima, recently discovered on his farm
some crude stone weapons. used by
the early inhabitants of this country
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
Better Service to Fair Ground

The Topeka Railway company has
commenced work on a fair ground
loop which will enable it to give rapid
car service during the state fair in
September and for all other subse-
quent gatherings at the grounds.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
over 5000 Birds killed.

After the storm of Sunday night
one resident of Junction City picked
up pa dead sparrows in his yard
Over 5000 dead birds were found in
the city park.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22

Warsaw, Ind, Aug. 1s.-The eighth
annual session of the National Bible
conference opened at Winona yes
terday with fully 1900 ministers O.
various denominations in attendance
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-08-22
wellington May Find salt.

The Wellington city council granted
q franchise to eastern capitalists
represented by r. r. Vermillion, Of
Wichita (Gov. Stanley's law partner),
to prospect for salt. The syndicate
has options on 1900 acres OF land