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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-09

~ UR. friend, the sultan of Sulu,
:: !: = ]; j: .: !:
Aj[M is no longer an American sub
Ht0dTNH ject He has left his native
lfslSiIH heath (ff Sulu Is his native
NKV heath, utterly cast it's dust
from his feet, and taken up
residence in Singapore. There have ac-
eompanied him into exile his six wives,
his retinue of slaves, and the magnificent
dattos that form his cabinet.
The reason assigned for his departure
is the increasing weakness of his hold
opon the throne, and two causes are given
for this decrease of power: one that the
American invasion has affected his au-
thority, the other the fact that he has no
male heirs. 1t is believed that the sui
tan, who is a physical wreck, will not
have long to enjoy life in the Straits set
Element, not long to enjoy the pension
from the United States. A short life and
a merry one, is evidently the motto of
this royal parsonage.
Among the poorer classes in Sulu a
man seldom aspires to more than one
wffe-he can't afford it. But the sultan,
the dattos, and some of the other chiefs
indulge in plurality of wives, being en-
couraged thereto by their religion, the
Mohammedan. When the United States
made treaty with the sultan, promise was
given him that our government would
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-09
WATER FOR THE STOMACH.
CopiOus ORA lights Are Useful in n cep-
Ing the Human Interior
Clean.

The habits of people in general do not
seem so bad when one considers the aver
age individuals limitations as to knowl-
edge and thought. The fact is that most
people don't know, don't think and hence
don't care. Let them read more science.
think more sensibly and act more seri-
ously, then their habits will be more sat
isfactory, says Health.
The alimentary receptac1e-the stom-
ach or vat in which foods and liquids are
received and mixed-is habitually con-
verted by many persons into a chemical
retort for all sorts of drugs and remedies,
with the view of reaching and relieving
the ills of the various organs of the
body from dandruff to corns. The writer
believes that he can give no more and
better reasons for his confidence in the
therapeutic value of remedies than most
other physicians, but he wishes to en-
phasize here the transcendent element of
common sense in their administration.
Before and above all things, however,
what is wanted is clean gastro-in-
testinal canal. and his claim is that
water, properly used, is the best agent
to effect that cleansing. On par with
this canal in importance are the elimina-
tive tissues and organs Of the system, the
kidneys, mucous membrane and skin.
What therapeutic agent, properly used,
is better than water? After all the as
similative and eliminative organs and
tissues have been thoroughly rinsed with
pure, soft water, then. if it be still neces-
sary to administer a chemical agent, one
may be selected that will with these or
gans and tissues in better condition,
work wonders. If you are so foolish as
to allow yourself to become foul from
head to foot cleanse yourself with water
before resorting to chemical aids.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-09
Peach AGoonshine.

not at all filing. but extremely pal
atable. Break the whites of eight eggs
In a large platter and beat with sweep
ing strokes. using a wire beater, until
stiff. Add gradually eight tablespoon
fuls of powdered sugar. beating all the
tisae. Lastly fold in two heaping table,
spoonsuls Of peaches. fresh or pre-
served. but cut in tiny bits. Serve with
an s'>undance of whipped cream. pIac-
ing the lnoonshine" ON top of the
e-san--W-s shington Star
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-09

the lepers, and by the sixteenth century
the disease had begun to disappear from
Europe, save in Portugal, Greece, Nor
way and Sweden, in which countries, as
a writer tells US, cit has mysteriously
survived from the Middle Ages" To-day
the fearful disease occurs epidemica1ly
in northern and eastern Africa, Egypt,
Arabia, Persia, China, Japan and India:
Russia, Norway, Sweden, Italy. Greece,
France and Spain, and the islands of the
Pacific and Indian oceans; it is prevalent
in Central and South American, Mexico,
the West Indies, Australia, the Hawaiian
Islands, and New Zealand, and is found
in New Brunswick and other parts of
Canada.
India, which country contains over
100000 lepers, is one of the principal
places where leprosy exists. No province
in India is free from 1t. Segregation is
not at all strict; the man who brings
you bread may be a leper. or the woman
that passes you freely in the street may
be afflicted
1t is estimated that there are 80 ,00e
lepers in the Philippines. Leprosy was
introduced into the Philippines in 1888.
when the emperor Of Japan sent to thess
islands ship with $50 lepers on board
the exiles to be consigned to the care of
the Catholic priests. The govern
ment is now engaged in searching
for the present day lepers and
providing for their isolation. In
the Hawaiian islands strict segrega-
ton has been the rule for many years,
though considerable number of lepers
are aided by their friends in eluding the
vi of the ofioorc ond he aviIa
the leper colony on Molokai. The lepeI
settlement on Molokai is shut in by
mountain and sea, and escape from 1t is
almost impossible. Catholic sisters are
the nurses there, the immediate care
takers and the territorial government
makes liberal provision for the support
Of the victims.
Though it is not generally known
leprosy exists in many parts Of the
United States, Louisiana, Florida, Cali
fornia and Minnesota being the chief
| centers Leprosy has been known liz
Louisiana since 17S5. and has increased
there of late years, becoming epidemic
about 1866. A report sent to the senate
commission of medical officers of the
marine hospital service. shows that lep-
rosy is distributed in the United States az
"a: Florida, "a; Georgia, L; Illinois: 5;
Iowa. 1: Louisiana. 155; Maryland, 1:
Massachusetts,, 2; Minnesota. 20; Mis-
sissippi, 5; Missouri, 8; Montana, 1; Ne
vada, /; New York, z; North Dakota,
16; Oregon, 1; Pennsylvania, L; South
Dakota, /; Texas, 8; Wisconsin. 8; max
ing a total of 278 cases.
The disease is now generally regarded
as both contagious and infectious and
scientists urge strict segregation. Inter
national conferences on the subject are
held from time to time, and the reports
given at these meetings show that as yet
no progress has been made in the cure OF
the disease The bacillus OF leprosy was
discovered in 1873 by DR.. Hansen, of Nor
way, but scientists confess themselves
ignorant OF the conditions under which
the bacillus grows and develops, as we'll
as the way of its invasion ito the human
system
KATHERINE POPE
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-09
Unreasonable.

able man ever saw
Friend-Yes?
Doctor set his little boys broken
arm, and now Walker refuses to pay me,
merely because it happened to be my au-
tomobile than ran over the boy.-Judge.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-09
Good Neishbors.

DO you think those new people will
make good neighbors?''
"Oh, del shtful. Why, can see all
ready that tney're going to do enough
scandalous things to keep US In gosei1
ell win,A-."-Chicago Post
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-09
Enjoyed the Making Up.

The Husband-We must break this
habit of constantly quarreiing with each
other, even if we have to separate.
The Wife-But l cant live without
you-Town Topics
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-09
a Practical Dramati.t.

Friend-why do you kill on so many
people in every act?
Dramatist-The company is small, and
that is the only way can work in all the
characters.-N. Y. Weekly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-09

Little Elmer (who has an inquiring
mind)-Papa, which bone was 1t that
was taken from Adam to make woman
Of?
Prof. Broadhead-The bone of conten-
ion. my son-@Town Topics.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-09
Accounted For.

Mammon-Did you attend the we'd
ding?
Cupid-Yes. was among the ALSO
present. "-Brooklyn Life.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-09

The average length OF q whales
iewbe~.> is seven feet.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-09
inst So

KATHERINE POPE.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-16
THE FEDERAL COURT.
Many Cases Disposed OF YESTERDAY
Against vioIators of Federal Laws.

In the Federal court yesterday before
Judge Purnell the following cases were
| heard
A. L. Sorrel, of Harnett county etail-
ing. This case the jury having been out
all night could not agree, and juror was
withdrawn and mistrial entered and the
case continued.
Amy Branch, of Franklin county, re-
failing. Jury trial Verdict guilty. Juag-
ment, four months in jail ard to pay a
fine of 500 and costs.
j. J. Lancaster, of Nash county, illicit
distilling. Continued on account Of sick
ness of United States witnesses.
j. l.. Ray, of Wake county. illicit distill-
ing. Jury trial. Verdict, guilty, and
judgment one year and one Gay in Gov
eminent penitentiary at Atlanta, and to
pay q fine of $100 and costs
Sid billiard, OF Wake county, illicit dis
tilling, etc. Jury trial. Verdict not
guilty and the defendant discharged.
Nathan Clantore. of Warren county, re-
failing. Jury trial. Verdict not guilty
and the defendant discharged.
Charles W. Allen, of Johnston county,
removing and concealng. The defendant
comes into open court and valves bill
and pleads guilty as upon information
fled Judgment thirty days in jail and
to pay fine of 500; double the tax on
ten gallons of brandy removed and costs
Of action. Sentence of imprisonment
suspended upon the payment Of fine, tax
and costs
Br&nson Boykin, of Johnston county, re.
moving and concealing. Judgment the
same as in the above case.
A. B. Mcdonald, Of Richmond county.
illicit distilling. The defendant called and
failed to appear. Judgment. nisi, etc.
A. B. Mcdonald, OF Richmond county,
sci IA. Judgment, according to sofia, this
being the amount of bond fled.
T. E. Whitaker. ESQ, OF Dunn, N. c.,
took the oath Of an attorney and was
admitted to practice in United States
courts.
Court at 2:15 O'Clock took a recess until
this morning at $50 o'clock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-16
In the Supreme Court.

Sixteen district appeals were argued
yesterday as follows
Kecner VS.. Kelly; argued by Shepherd
C Shepherd for plaintiff, j. f. Ray and
R. D. Sisk for defendant.
Millsaps VS.. Estes by Shepherd & SheD
herd for PLAINTIFF, A. NJ. Fry for defend
ant.
league VS.. Collins. by A. M Fry for
plaintiff, Jones & Johnston for defend
ant.
Moody VS. Phillips; by S. L. Kelly and
Jones & Johnston for plaintiff. ]. T.
Ray for defendant.
Bank VS.. Manufacturing Company; pa
pers handed up under Rule 10 by Craw-
ford & Hannah for plaintiff, w. B. & H.
r. Ferguson for defendant.
state cases argued at end Of docket:
State KS. Sawyer, from Perquimans; by
Attorney General for State, w. J. Leary,
ST. for defendant.
State VS.. Morgan. from Wilson: by AT
tcrney General for State. no counsel con
ira.
State vs. Began, from Arson: by Al
torncy general for State. H. H. McLendon
for defendant.
Opinions were handed down as follows:
fled and affirmed.
Cowan vs. NJ. r. Roberts, from Bun
ccmbe; new trial.
Dobson VS. Southern Ry. Co, from
Mcdowell; error.
Land Co. VS. Butler. from Burke; nc
error.
State VS.. Fritz. from Mcdowell; two
ca ses, no error in both.
Trustees VS.. Realty Co.. from Meek
enburg; affirmed.
Pharr VS. Railroad, from Necklenburg
affirmed.
McCord vs.. So. Ry. Co, from Mecklen-
burg; affirmed
Davis VS.. Insurance Co., from Wilkes;
70 error
Manufacturing Co. VS.. Tierney, from
Durham; new trial.
Town Of Wilson VS.. Markley; affirmed
State VS.. Sawyer, from Perquimans; per
curiam affirmed.
Toastcr VS.. Lumber Company, from
Watauga; motion to reinstate appeal de.
MED.
shute VS.. Cotton Mnls, from Union; dis
missed for failure to print record anu
brief
Johnston VS.. Case from Buncombo;'
motion to tax for full amount OF printed
record. denied.
Morgan VS.. Bostic. from Buncombe; rao-
ton to tax full amount Of printed record
denied
The case OF Bond VS.. Wilson. from
Burke; is set for hearing on reargumeat
at the end Of the First distdict, the first
week of next term.
Range Co. VS.. Camper, from Pamlico:
set for hearing at end Of First district
2ext term
Miller VS.. The State; set for hearing at
erd of First district next term
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-16
MANTEO WILL NOT BOYCOTT.
The People OF Dare County Believe In
a Free Press

To the Editor: At first thought one
would have hardly supposed that any
Southern white man, or in fact any man
| from any section of the Anglo-SaXon race
article: the most insulting and misleading
falsehood that ink could make upon pa
per. 1t is as poisonous as the sting of an
adder. and strikes at the foundation of
our homes. the fountain head of society,
church, and government
We would have believed when that ar
ticle was first published. it would have
caused one of the leading editors Of the
South, and one of North Cardinals great
est living sons. the editor of the News
and Observer, to be hung in effigy, and
still further, efforts made to boycott his
paper, whose business has been to fight
the enemy of the people in this grand old
commonwealth wherever the hydra headed
monster should make his appearance,
whether it has been true wolf in Sleeps
clothing.
However. we believe it would be safe
estimate that nineteen out of twenty
white men in this State who can prove a
good character in their communities, viii
stand by the utterances of the News and
Observer, and if the attacks that are be-
ing made upon this paper have the same
effect from Murphy to Manteo. as here
in Manteo, then the year 1904 will tax the
papers utmost capacity to supply the de-
mGnd
AS we believe in free speech. so we be
lieve in free press, and are perfectly
Wiling for Bassett to have his views, and
have a right to express them, but no man
has right to teach the youth of the land
That negro is the equal, (and far less
the super.or) of the white race. Why?
Because it is false and can not be true
1t is an inevitable decree of Almighty God
that light is above darkness. So Is white
man above negro, and any white man
who does not believe and teach it should
be sent back to natures mint and turned
TO a negro.
Respectfully,
A. H. ETHERIDGE.
Manteo, n. c., December 15
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-16
A GOOD COMPANY.
EdsaII-WinthrOpe Repertoire Company
Made Good Last Night.

crowded house welcomed the opening
play of the EdsallWinthrope Stock Com
pany at the Academy of Music last night.
The play was, THE Power of Man." and
the excellent company was seen at its best
in this strong piece. If the standard of
last night is kept up during the week,
Raleigh theatre-goers will confirm the
opinion advanced that this is one of the
strongest repertoire companies on the road
in the South.
The specialties between the acts were
refined, up-to-date and clever. Edsall and
WINTHROP as comedy sketch artists made
it "to laugh" Smith and Dells buck
and wing dancing came in for a goodly
share of applause, as also did Lottie Glen
more in her specialties.
In "The Power of Man" Edmond Bar
rett and Pearl Winthrope as med Keen"
and FLORENCE Glenwood" were very eff
fective, as was also D. B. EdsaIl as
Noah Lott" William Feldman as "Rlch-
ard Glenmore" and Lottie Glenmore as
kate Burck."
The company is a good one all round
and is worth crowded houses every night
this week Tonight the bill is a splendid
one" Brother Against Brother, and In
addition to the specialties of last night
the King and Queen" of song Illustrators,
the inimitable Hassmer and Ollyette will
positively appear. You can't afford to miss
seeing these performances.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-16
Jap and Moscovite.
(By the Associated Press.)


London, Des. 14-The terms of Russia 5
reply to Japan have been communicated
to the japanese Minister here Baron
Hayashi, by the government at Toxic.
The minister subsequently said the rego-
tiations were still incomplete, but he sig
nifioantly added that he saw no reason to
change his previously expressed opinion
that a peaceful issue would result
THE Russian reply" Baron Hayashi
said to representative of the Associated
Press is in the form of an agreement,
which, if satisfactory to Japan, can be inn
mediately signed. In that event all ques-
tons now pending would receive final set
from my government regarding their
probable action in the matter. All I can
say is that l firmly believe the Russo
Japanese difficulty will be practically set
tied. Further particulars, with the view
to notifications on the part of Japan may
be necessary, but this is a matter which
rests entirely with my government"
After a careful examination of the Rus
sian draft of the agreement, the Foreign
Office here is inclined to the belief that
its immediate acceptance by Japan is un-
likely and looks for a series of Russo
japanese pourparlers dealing with modl-
fications.
II says the pourparlers may last for sew
eral weeks The Foreign Office, however,
regards the draft as distinct step toward
a pacific settlement
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-16
Real Estate Transfers.

The following real estate transfers were
made yesterday:
w. H. Chamblee to j. P. Richardson,
forty-two acres of land in Marks Greek
township, for s175.
r. B. Whitley to j. P. Richardson, a
tract of thirty acres in Little River town
ship, fer $500.
W H. OVERLY, to Mrs. Mollie Manese,
a lot On Bloodworth street for no con-
sideration.
G. NJ. Bell to j. P. Richardson, tract
containing eighty acres, on the Eastside,
for $500
c. NJ. Novel; to G. NJ. Bell, eighty
acres in Little River township, for $780,
J. t. Smith and john Smith to Elonzo
Smith, thirteen and one-half acres, in
Swift Creek township. for s41.
r. T. Gray, trustee, TO James A. Ford
and Charles T. Ford. sixtyeight acres in
ST. Matthew'S township. for $3.50.
b. r. WoEble, of Virginia, TO D. 8.
Harrison, Of Wake, tract of 100 acres
IN st. Matthews township. adjoining the
lands of J. p Wyatt, Mrs. Coke and others
Tor SLIGO.
J. l.. Allen, executor of D. w. Allen, to
]. p. Bcbhitt, of Forestville, the Allen
tract of sixty-seven acres between Wake
Forest and Forestville, for $3.50.
Charles NJ. Davis, of Wake, twenty
three acres on Speiry Branch, to Lewis A.
Wilson, for s125.
Miss Mary billiard Hinton, a tract of
125 acres, adjoining the land of herself,
Edward Hodge and Mrs. Octavia Schell,
20 John H. Wilder. of Wake. for $500.
Mrs. Martha d. Stephens and husband,
Alex Stephens CT Wake, to ]. D. Honey
outt, a tract of sixteen acres in Holly
Springs, fer SEQ.
Mrs. Mamie G. Norwood and her hus-
baad. George w. Norwood, of Wake,
three small tracts in Holly Springs town
ship, TO j. ID. Honeycutt, for $780,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-16
Arrested for Safe Cracking.
(By the Associated Press

Augusta, Ca, Dec. 14.-Frank Miller,
alias Frank White, was arrested here last
night charged with cracking safe at
Guyton, Ga. and securing several hun
dred dollars. Miller was pointed out to
the police here by lady as the man who
attempted to enter her house Sunday
morning. On being searched at police
barracks, a number of pennies were found
on him. The Chronicle OF Saturday had
contained special about the robbery, and
in the story was mentioned that a box OF
pennies had been taken with other
things Chief Norris became suspicious
and wired FOR the manager of the com
pany robbed to come to Augusta.
A peculiarly torn ten dollar bill which
had been in the possession fthe com
any for several months was identified by
the manager.
Miller will not talk about the robbery
other than to deny that he took any part
IN it. Miller from his speech is evidently
from the North. Evidence shows there
were two men in the case.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-16
Ne " CONTRACT OFF
Wake Water Company
Withdraws Request.
Decides That 1t Will Not Hold the
Conference Arranged for With
the Board of Aldermen
For New Franchise.

There will be no conference between
the Wake Water Company and the com.
mittee from the Raleigh Board OF Alder
.aen.
This conclusion was reached yester-
day afternoon at a meeting of the direc-
tors Of the Wake Water Company.
1t had been at the request Of the com
pany that the Board of Aldermen had at
their December meeting appointed a com
nittee of three of the aldermen to con-
fer with the Water Company concerning
an extension OF its franchise.
The request Of the Wake Water Com
pany for a conference in regard to the
matter was contained in the following
letter sent the Board of Aldermen at It's
last meeting by the officers of the com
pany.
1.-THE Water Company desires and
contemplates spending in the imme-
date future several thousand dollars
in permanent improvements on it's
plant But as the franchise granted
the company by the city of Raj
eight is near its expiration-having
only between two and three years to
run-the company desires, before
LldklUS SNfu CApGE0+NuIS1 U COltlG 10
some arrangement with the city for
an extension OF its franchise. Fox
this reason it would request that The
matter be referred to some commit
tee with power to confer with the
Water Company and agree upon d
contract for the future-subicct, OF
course to the ratification OF the
board
When this letter was received by the
board on motion OF Alderman Upchurch
Aldermen Rand, Crocker, and Griffis were
appointed to confer with the Water Com,
pany and agree upon q contract and re-
port, this contract to the next regular
meeting of the board.
But now there will BIT no conference and
no proposition to report to the Board 81
Aldermen, as the Water Company with
drew it's request for this at its meeting
yesterday afternoon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-16

Our Xmas goods are piling in on every
train and new goods viii continue 20
come until Xmas.
In every dept. you will find nice Xmas
presents and all at Right Prices.
MUSICAL DEPT.
Guitars s2.25. $500, $3.50, $500.
Mandolins $3.50, $500, $500.
Banjcs SIPS, $500, $500.
V:olins $1.25, $2O0, $S.25.
Auto Harp8 bar $500.
Auto Harps bar $500.
Accordecns $1.25, $175, $3.50.
Mouth Harps 5 to SOC.
Harp Holders %. soc.
Capo D Astros %, sec.
Strings 10 cents set up.
FIXTURES AT LOW PRICES.
Toys, china goods, wagons, books and
Christmas cards.
CARPET DEPT.
Rugs 25c to $3.50
Art Squares $500 to $11.5O.
Next week we will show a new line of
carrom, crokino1e and archarena boards.
A beautiful line Of jardineres to come IN
next week.
HARDWARE DEPT.
Handled Axes Soc
Wood Saws SSc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-16
AS REGARDS Non-Residenfs.

There have been many questions made
to Attorney General Gilmer as to the law
regarding who must take out hunting
licenses. and whether non-residents must
be licensed.
The Attorney General says that under
the act establishing the Audubon Society
in North Carolina, all non-reslden 1 are
notwithstanding the fact that they may
be stockholders or directors in corpora
ton organized for the purpose of hunting
in the State: that the license is a personal
privilege only