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The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1902-03-07
HILLS LATEST DENIAL.
Nothing in the Published Canada
Merger story.

=
New York, March -l,mubatic de-
mails have been made t., tbr fDanciers
and railroad officials Interested in the
Northern Securities company that if ia
proposed to Incorporate comDanv
| under the laws of Canatia. legally
equipped to protect the iutrrasts II
shareholders in the railrund merger in
the event OF embarrassm owing tn
President ROOsevelt's Instructions tn
Attorney General Knox.
what Is peculiar in the face nf rhpse
denlals Is the fact that fnr some rime
there has been talk among well formed
hnanclers OF possible orgahiz ,fiou of q
company in England or GAMMA for the
administration of the affairs of the
Northern Securities company ii an ad-
verse decision OF the courts hhould in
VaHdate the merger. 1t was argued by
tnese men that this stock holding cor
poratlon was IN no way cODu.ct-G with
the operation of the Great Nurthlrn and
Northern Pacific systems, which be
tween them control the burlington
interests.
with the consent of the stockholders
VINO have invested in the merger securi-
ties, the control exercised by the com
blnatiOn could be directed from foreign
son, 30 lar as the administration ard
advisory offices are concerned. The
investors, however, who are unfamiliar
with the corporation laws of other
countries, went into the merger as a
company formed under the laws of New
Jersey, and according to the opinion of
a well known financier, would be op-
posed to taking extra territorial chances
which they had not bargained for.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1902-03-07
No Knee Pants for Him

London, March l. Former Governor
Hogg OF Texas, though in London put-
ting the finishing touches to his Texas
oil deal, has had time to look up the
social side of this country, which be is
visiting for the first time. All the ar
rangements had been completed with the
United States ambassador, Joseph n
Choate, to enable the ll-known Texan
to be presented to King Edward at the
Forthcoming leVee. A hitch occurred.
however, for Mr.. Hogg found he must
appear in knee breeches, sword,
etc, the the regulation court dress
Never" said Mr.. HOgg IF | can not
appear in the ordinary evening dress of
an American .citizen, | will not appear
at all. pretty sight | would look
rugged up in these gewgaws. have not
the faintest idea of trying to revolution
ize or even criticize English customs. but
blamed if III wear another country's
uniform no, not even for the sake of
meeting the king" Governor Hogg
weighs 1854 pounds. When he sits down
the fullness of his vest comes in contact
with the bag in the knees of his trousers.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1902-03-07
LincoIn's Birthplace Gne. for Taxes

HodgenvilIe, KY, March The birth.
place of Abraham Lincoln. near Hodgen-
vile, is advertised at sheriff sale for
taxes. A few years agp rhe place prom
ised to be place upon which the gov
ernment would spend thousands OF dol
lars. 1t was purchased ng private par
ties with the idea of making iu public
park. This scheme fell through when
the cabin in which Lincoln wa- born was
carried to Central park, 10 New York
city. The place has been uucared for
and has gradually gone down, until its
value is not more than enough to meet
the taxes on IT.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1902-03-07
Increases in Maees-

New York, March 1.-As a result oil
a conference bewteen the Brotherhood OF
Railway Trainmen and Order of Rail-
way Conductors and the Erie railroad
officials, says Port Jervis, n T., dis
patch to the Herald, the Erie has grant
ed an increase in pay over it's entire
system from New York to Chicago, and
a mileage basis, known as STANDARD
pay" is to go into effect March L: For
promotions the oldest qualified employe
will be selected.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1902-03-07
Making Money in Prison.

A remarkable example OF cunning has
been unearthed in one OF our large pris-
ons. A convict had perfected die and
was making silver dollars, and distribut-
ing them through accomplices on the
outside. Naturally the officials we're
very much surprised at the discovery,
but no more 80 than the person who re-
ceives a counterfeit article in place OF
the genuine. 1t is therefore very i'm
portant when you ask for Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters to see that their Pri-
vate Stamp over the neck is unbroken,
il you value your health. For fifty
years the Bitters has been recognized as
the best health maker in existence, and
if you are a sufferer from indigestion,
dyspepsia, constipation, fatulency or
nervousness. it is because you have
never tried it. Try il at once.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1902-03-07

J. FL. st. Lawrence has opened an Of
fee on Main street, opposite Gazette
Office, where be is prepared TO give music
lessons, and also has pianos and organs
for sale. Those who contemplate buy
ing such instruments should see him, as
he carries the best grades at reasonable
nricps
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1902-03-07

Star Tobacco, 1907 plug .................... 45c
Horseshoe Tobacco, 1902 plug................. 45c
Climax Tobacco, 1902 plug .................. 45c
Sawlog Tobacco, 16 OF plug .................. 45c
Seal OF North Carolina Smoking Tobacco,
ID can 6Oc
Seal OF North Carolina Smoking Tobacco
70 OF pkg SIC
Dixie Queen Smoking Tobacco, 1 ID can. 40c
Dixie Queen Smoking Tob'co, OF pkg 4c
Bull Durham Smoking Tobacco, / OF pkg DC
Bull Durham Smoking Tob., 1 % OF pkg &c
Red Bell Smoking Tobacco, 1 10 CAM. 40c
Red Bell Smoking Tobacco, 1 % OF pkg. 4c
Overals, Boss of the Road, best quality X soc
Piow Shoes, Hamilton Brown................. 81 25
GloVes good Tor .... 25c
Handkerchiefs, large size, Turkey Red,
former price 10c, now...........,,......... 5r
Sox, heavy cotton, regular price Zoe, now SC
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1902-03-07

Take your hides and furs to Willis
Bros, COlfax.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1902-03-07
The ChiIdren's Friend

There is no use trying to persuade
American mothers that a substitute ex-
lists for Perry Davis Painkiller. They
know how it relieves the troubles OF
childhood, from sprained arms and legs
to stomachache. Other preparations
may do good, Painkiller is certain TO.
A big difference, and one that has been
recognized for sixty years There is but
one Painkiller, Perry Davis.
Take YOUR poultrv to Moore.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1902-03-07

II. W. Corr, FIRE INSURANCE.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1902-03-07

Take your poultry to Mooreo
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
WENT HOME TOO LATE.
Woman at Ava, Ill. Killed Her Husba nd
and Brother-in-Law, Whom She
Took for Burglars.

Murphysboro, ILL.,, July 19.--Mrs.
George Joubert shot and killed her
husband and brother-in-law, Noses
Joubert, whom she took for burglars
about two a. m. yesterday. The
Joubert family reside about five miles
east of Ava. George Joubert and his
brother Moses had been to the vii
lage and returning home in an in
toxicated condition, proceeded to
break down the door which Mrs.
Joubert had locked. The woman be-
came frightened and supposing they
intended to kill her, fired with her
husbands revolver killing both men.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
TRANSFERRED TO MANILA.
Negotiations for Settling the Friar Prob
lem In the Philippines VIII BE Con-
claded by Gov. Taft

: Rome. July 1s.-The Osservatore
Romano (offcial organ of the vati-
can, publishes an official note as fol
lows: "The initiative of the govern
nent of the United States, with the
object of arriving at an understand
ing with the holy see about religious
questions in the Philippines, in which
it showed frankness and fine politi-
cal tact, has reached happy ending
after negotiations conducted on both
sides in a spirit of Cancellation and
friendly Difference. The general
lines of common accord have been
dl-awn up to the mutual satisfaction
of the parties concerned and in con-
formity with the proposals made to
the holy see in memorandum.
These general lines will serve as a
basis for further negotiations as
regards details, to be conducted and
brought to a conclusion at Manila
between an apostolic delegate and the
governor of the Philippines.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
SHE WAS NOT "RESCUED."
Hobson- Cert Story Sent Out from st. LouIs
Proves to Be the Work OF
Romancer.

ST. Louis, July 19.-And now comes
Miss Mamie Serf, who, by her own
hand and over her own signature,
protests that she was not rescued
by Capt. Hobson, that she did not
fall, neither did she jump into the
river; but that she was showed, and
that it was none other than the re-
doubtable Capt. Hobson's strong
arm that did the showing. Further,
that the water at the time and place
was nowhere deeper than her waist
line and that she was, therefore, in
no danger at any time of drowning;
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
TIE CHILD IS GROWING.
Already Nine Governments Have Formally
Recognized the Cuban Republic, In
Guiding France and Spain.

Washington, July 19.-The new
government of Cuba is being rapidly
established in the family of nations.
A cablegram received at the state
department from Mr.. Squiers, our
minister at Havana, says that up to
date the republic of Cuba has been
formally recognized by the United
States, Great Britain, France, Spain,
Switzerland, Hayti, Nicaragua, Costa
RIGA and Guatemala.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
Big Insurance Receipts.

The annual reports of the insur-
ance companies to the state superin-
tendent of insurance show that they
did a fairly profitable business in
Kansas last year. Their total pre-
miums were $2,244, O3s.5O, and their
losses were $3.50, 9o1O3, of which
they have paid S1,250, 9O1.19. The to-
tai risks written were $209, 7S2, 267.
Their losses were 1914 per cent. of
their receipts. No other years rec
ord shows so much business written
by nearly $22 100000.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
VIII Canvass the State.

A. S. McAlister, the socialist can
didate for governor, is an engineer
on the Rock Island road between
Salina and Herington. Mr.. McAlis-
ter is a firm believer in the doctrine
advocated by his party and he &C
cepts the honors conferred upon him
more as a matter of fact than the
desire for notoriety. In an interview
he stated that it was his intention
to make a canvass of the state this
fall
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
Uncle Sam to Deal with

Thomas Moore and James Briggs,
of Oneida, are under arrest They
did not like the new postmaster
there, so they laid in waiting one day
and caught him while he was carry
ing the mail from the Office to the
depot. They bounced upon him and
gave him severe trouncing. He
missed the train with the mail on ac-
count of the fight. Now his assail-
ants must answer to Uncle Sam for
delaying mails.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
Bars Victor Hugo.

A list of books wanted by the Osa-
watomie library was sent to Miss
Helen Gould with the request that
she make a gift of them to the insti-
tuition. Miss Gould placed an order
with dealer for the books, but first
she struck from the list all of the
works of Victor Hugo. 1t is ex
planned that Miss Gould objects to
Victor Hugo because he wrote bit
terly against the wealthy class, to
which she belongs.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
Unusual Windstorm In Denver.

Denver, Col, July 19.-This city
was swept by an unusual winestorn
about two o'clock yesterday, fol
lowed by drenchiDg rain The wind
blew at the rate of AZ miles an houl
from the northwest. The fall of raiI
was half an inch.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
Whitelaw Reid WIN Not Be There.

Washington, July 19.-Unless
Whitelaw Reid changes his mind.
there will be no special representa-
tive of the United States at King
Edwards coronation next month.
and Mr.. Choate will attend in the
usual form. Mr.. Reid has notified
the state department that he intends
to sail for the United States on the
Goth inst, and of course the special
embassy will be broken up.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
Fusion quarters Opened.

The populist and democratic state
committees have opened joint head
quarters at 512 Kansas avenue, To
peka. Charles McCrum is secretary
of the democratic committee and
John Curran of the populist commit
tee. The furniture for the offices
has been moved in and the fusion
forces have by far the finest quar-
tiers they have ever had.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
Standard May Be Raised.

1t is the hope of the faculty of the
Kansas Medical college, if the mer-
ger with Washburn college is eff
fected, to admit only such as have
taken the A. B. degree from a col
lege department. This would raise
the standard along with that of the
best medical colleges of the United
States.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
Taxnavers Don,t Like 1T.

The Parsons Electric Light com
pany was awarded a contract by the
city council for lighting the streets
at Ss light per month for the first
20 lights and $3.50 for each addition
al light. This is an expense of over
$500 month for street lighting and
is opposed by taxpayers. .
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
A BUMPER CROP CT CORN.
Paul Morton, of the Santa Fee Railroad
Estimates 1t at 2,5OO,O0O,OOO
Bushels.

Chicago, July 19.-Paul Morton,
first vice president of the Santa Fe,
predicts a bumper crop of corn for
the west and the entire country this
season. He estimates the total crop
of the country at 2,5OO,OOO,OOO bush
els and declares that the railroads of
the west will have all they can do
to take care of the increased traffic
that will result therefrom.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
How He Lost $500.

Some months ago F. E. Grimes
and S. B. Rohrer, of Topeka, bought
a ranch of 3 1000 acres in Harper coun-
ty for about $4,000. The seller re-
served the right to harvest about
1000 acres of wheat that had been
planted, but the drought frightened
him and he sold his right for 5000.
Three weeks ago Grimes and Rohrer
cut and thrashed the wheat and the
yield was 10000 bushels, which they
have just sold for 60 cents a bushel.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
italians Coming by Thousands

Washington, July 19.-The total
immigration to this country for SIX
months ended July 1 was 415,64s. Oh
this number-124,5 500 were Italians, &c.
209 Norwegians, Danes and Swedes
31,031 Germans, 1897 Creations an6
Slovenians and 1867 Irish.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

The state board of railroad asses,
sors decreased the assessment on the
rolling stock of the Santa Fe in
Kingman county $4,000. KingmaT
county thinks there is no cause fol
the reduction and has vigorously
protested against it being allowed
to stand.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
Relieves Denver's water Famine.

Denver, Col, July ia heavy rain
storm at Divide, on the Colorado
Midland, is reported. If as much rain
fell as is reported it may do away
with all immediate danger of a water
famine in Denver. Much of it will
be caught and retained by the Cheese
man dam of the Denver Union Water
cOmDany
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
That Green Farmer Boy.

A sharper" disguised as a green
farmer boy visited Emporia the day
following railroad pay day. The
stranger enticed six railroad men
into a new gambling game and won
several hundred dollars. After the
game he drugged one of the crowd
took a $3.50 pay check from him
and left town.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
Money for Manhattan College.

State Treasurer Grimes received
a $4,000 check Prom the national
government to be used by the Kan
sas agricultural college. The gov
eminent gives the college $4,000 an
nually to help it along.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
Congressman jackson Renominated

The democrats and Populists of
the Third congressional district met
in separate conventions at GirarG
and unanimously nominated A. NJ
Jackson, the present congressman
from the district, as a candidate foI
reelection. Jackson is the only flu.
sion member of the Kansas delega-
ton.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
Latest Kansas Events.
wyanaotte County Leads.

The state labor commissioner has
issued a report showing that there
are 1880 manufacturing establish
ments in Kansas, with SOC, S27, 1862
capital. employing 1913 wage-earn-
ers, of whom 31.171 are men over
Is, 162 women over 16 and $50 chill
dren under 10. In order to show
that manufacturing has advanced in
proportion - agriculture, he cites
the fact thas in 1850 there were only
544 factories in Kansas and that the
products turned out of the factories
in 1860 were valued at S4,357, 40S. The
largest single industry is the pack
ing business. Packing house prod
ucts last year ran over S77,0OO,O0O.
The milling business came second
with S22 100000. Kansas City has 492
factories with $1s,633, 900 capital,
which give employment to 1854
wage-earners, paying them S4,SS6,259
annually. The factories manufac
tured products valued at $50, 76S, 94S
last year. Topeka comes second
with POI factories with 1891 600 cap
ttal and employing 3,75S wage-earn-
ers, paying them $1,11O,0OO annually.
Their aggregate output of manufac-
tured products was $9,997,0OO last
year. Wichita has 32S factories-37
more than Topeka-but their COM
bined capital is not as much, Sc, 1OS,-
900. They employ 1905 people and
pay them $639,271 in wages yearly.
The value of their products aggre-
gated last year $4,724 900. Leaven-
worth has 22O factories with 81 ,2O7,-
900 capital and they employ 1856
people and pay them ss33,OoO annual
ly. The value of their products
amounted to $4,721 900 last year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

Houston, Tex, July 19.-Dr. De
fpscey, an optician, was shot and
instantly killed by D. f. Williams
whose son, while acting as office boy
for Delipscey had been chided fo1
some little inattention to business.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
Two Speeches from Bryan.

W. J. Bryan has promised Congress
man Jackson that he will deliver two
speeches in the Third district this
fall in aid of Jackson's reelection.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
A Department. store Damaged by Fire.

Oklahoma City, Ok, July 19.-Thk
Lion store, one of the largest de
partment stores in the southwest
was damaged to the extent of $4,000
by fire early yesterday. The STOCK
was insured for 100000
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
Farmer Killed 400 Gophers.

James Watson, Cloud county
farmer, waded to a knoll in a bot
tom field surrounded by water anc
killed 400 gophers with club. Hs
took the scalps to Concordia and pro
cured $40 bounty.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

Attorney General GODDARD rem
dered an opinion that a school-teack-
er not holding first-grade or state
certificate must be present and take
the examination for a teachers GER
tifcate in the county in which he
expects to teach school.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

1t is estimated that the loss along
the Kaw river alone from recent
floods Will aggregate 100000. The
suffering from the flood in Little Rus
STA. suburb of Topeka, has been ter
rible.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
Hamilton Has $4,000 Fire.

Fire at Hamilton, 10 miles north OF
Eureka, did damage to the amount
of $4,000. The general merchandise
store of Scott & Swisher, which con
tanned the post Office, was totally de
stroyed. The town is without fir
protection.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
For His Tenth Term.

John Seaton has for the tenth
consecutive time been nominated fOI
the legislature by republicans OF
AtchiSon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
water L. 40 Per Cent salt.

Work is progressing in refittins
the Solar salt works at Solomon
which have been idle for severa
years. The water has been tester
and is 40 per cent salt.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
Salinas New Catholic Church.

The new s32, 900 Catholic church Al
Salina, one of the finest in that sec
ton, was dedicated Wednesday
Bishop Cunningham conducting tina
services.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

John W. Breidenthal added another
bank to his string of small Kansas
banks. He took out a charter for
the Edna State bank, OF Edna, with
$1,000 capital.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25

An odd case has been filed in dis
trict court at Burlington. F. n. Cole
sued Postmaster c. n. Gray, OF Lee
roy, for $1,000 for alleged failure to
deliver postal card announcing the
death of his father. The postal card,
it is alleged, was mailed at Burling-
ton June Is, addressed to Mr.. Cole at
Leroy, and laid in the Office at Leroy
until after the funeral, although Mr..
Cole charges that he inquired each
day for his mail.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
Snyder Wa. Not eeappointed.

Gov. Stanley reappointed all of the
members of the state board of chart
ties with >the exception OF Edwin
Snyder, of Jefferson, whose place on
the board was filled by the appoint
ment of Charles Voc, of Independ-
ence. Snyder has been secretary Of
the board and it is said that his
views of the proper method of han
ding the states charities coniicted
with those held by the other MEM
bers. The members of the board
are: III. j. Allen, of Ottawa, chair
man; George Kanaval, of Newton,
treasurer; John Harmon, of Leavea-
worth; "Rube" Vincent, of Washing
ton, and Charles Voc, of Independ,
ence.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
Covers the Entire County.

The first day OF the county rural
free delivery, which began at We'll
hngton Wednesday, was a big sue
cess. There are six routes out OF
town and a large crowd of people
gathered at the post Office to watch
the men drive off in their bright new
delivery wagons. They were given
quite ''send off" with cheers. The
county has 81 routes, all of which
were started the same day, Caldwell
leading with seven Carriers There
were formerly 33 post offices in the
county, but many of them will be
discontinued now because the routes
will pass right through the towns
in which they are situated.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-11-23
AUGUSTA MERCHANTS
WERE NOT PLEASED.

Augusta, Nov. 22.-The Elk's car
nival closed tonight in a final blaze
of light and din. The week passed
with uninterrupted good weather and
without accident of any kind since the
street railway collision of Monday
night, in which C. o. Smith was kill
ed. The carnival has been a success
from the standpoint of the street show
and the Elks, but has not added to
the business of the merchants as much
as was hoped. There is general
opinion that this is Augustus last
street show of this kind
There is quite division of senti-
ment in Augusta over the proposed
street tax bill, and the bill to create
a fire department commission, now
pending before the General judiciary
Committee. Representative Mulherin
wires that hearing has been set by
the Judiciary Committee for Friday,
Nov. rs, and it is probable that dele
cations pro. and con will go from Au-
gusta,