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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02

events" reading on along down the
list of grievances until he reached the
concentrating words that created a
new nation:
I'VE, therefore, the representatives
of the United States of America, in
general Congress assembled, appealing
to the Supreme Judge of the world
for the rectitude of our intentions, do,
in the name and by the authority of
the good people of these Colonies, sol
EMMY publish and declare, That these
United States are, and of right ought
to be free and independents" here
came an interruption in the person of
small boy who vas blowing a fuse
to keep it burling-he had a small
cannon ready loaded to be the first to
celebrate the very first Fourth of July
he rushed to the old bellman, wait
ing with the rope in his hand to ring
out liberty on liberty bell. Ring!
Ring! Ring!" he shouted, and the
old bellman threw his whole weight
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02
Liberty Bell


The bell that played so important a
part in ringing in the first Fourth Of
July, by announcing the birth of the
new nation, when the Declaration of
Independence was read to the world.
is regarded with great generation by
Americans.
This beloved bell had an eventful
history. 1t was first cast in England
in 1852, and hung in the State House
at Philadelphia, but it was found to
be cracked in the rim and had to be
re-cast three times before it was
success, and finally had this inscrip-
ton placed upon it: Proclaim lib
erty throughout the land to all the in
aabitants thereof" very appropriate
one. and taken from the Scripture, Lee
viticus XIV, TO- 1t nobly made that
proclamation when the Declaration Of
Independence was proclaimed, having
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02

as l ever did, prefer to look on and
hurrah, instead of falling in with the
procession. Besides, deserve a PEN
sion if any soldier who fought in the
cause of liberty ever did. Why not
pension all our Fourth of July soldiers?
A grand idea, indeed. With pension
in view, the whole country would be
in the agony of battle from daylight
to dark and several hours after on
every Fourth of July. l think l will
try to make this a political issue in
the next campaign for town mashal. 1t
will win, for every man, woman and
child will go in on it-for the sake Of
the pension. You think they won't,
Ell? Well. you will see. Hurrah for
the Fourth of Julyl Hurrah for pen
sions to everyone that can hold a fire.
cracker!
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02

been rung for two hours continuously
on that great occasion. 1t was
cracked while tolling for the death of
Chief Justice Marshall, and since that
time has been zealously guarded, be-
ing allowed to come TO Chicago as an
exhibit at the Columbian exposition.
but with a guard. of honor that never
let it out of their sight. Numerous
small exemplars of it are common,
and it is a fitting badge on every
Fourth of July.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02

1T was great-grandfather's, he ex-
planned; "he fought with it at Lexing
ton; maybe it was the first that spoke
to Pitcairn's troops, and the one whose
voice was heard around the world
who knows? Fire it? Well, l should
say. 1t never misses Fourth of July;
not much"
So, the next day being the Fourth,
Silas took down the old f1int-lock mus
ket, patted it tenderly, and filling the
old-fashioned horn" sailed forth to
show the boys little of the spirit of
'76. She'll talk all right" he said.
In his enthusiasm, he forgot quanti-
ties, and poured powder into its mug
zle until he emptied the horn, and
after carefully adjusting the flint. pre-
pared with great flourish to fire.
Give her room, boys; she'll talk
as she did in '76. Now, hurrah,
Ready, Aim, FIT" But he never
finished the last word. for the old flint
lock spoke so loud with its charge
that it knocked Silas over and when
he came to his senses he scratched
his head and said: 81 told you she
would talk, boys, and she did The
old gun is still full of the spirit Of
76.'
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02
REFLECTIONS
By a Disabled Veteran.

For over forty years have been a
member of the great army of patriots
who fought over again the great fight
for liberty on every recurring Fourth
of July. Ever since l was able to
strike match. or touch off powder,
l have CALAMITY turned out with the
rest of the revolutionary army, with
grandfather's saber by my side, my
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02
THE SPIRIT OF rs

The passing of one hundred and
twenty-seven years has not dimmed
the patriotic spirit of '76, when men
put ropes around their neck that we
might have a free and Independent ma
ton" Men of patriotic souls and i'm
pulses rise to the surface of the dead
money-making level and inspire our
youth with new energy to do or to die.
Shall the object for which this ma
ton was founded be lost sight of in
time, or be even momentarily forgot
ten? No, there are sentinels watching
our course and they always bring us
back again to true liberty.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02
The Cheerful Giver.

"Ya-s, brer'en." said B'rer Jaspar, as
he closed the book, ''De Lawd Tub de
cheerful giver. Las Sun'y, B'rer Jen-
kins dun glib fifty cents to pay fc'
whitewashin de pastors fence, an de
Lawd Tub him so he dun took him
home to glory to-day"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02
Th60Id MuSk6t

The old fiintlock musket, polished
and brightly clean. always occupied
the post of honor on the wall. where
1t hung in the center of more modern
weapons 1t was the one weapon, how
ever. that came closer to old Silas
Changers heart than all the others
combined.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02
Indians Hold Their Own.

Ethnologists are of the opinion
that when America was discovered
there was not on the continent OF
North America any more Indians
than exist now.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02
soldiers Learn to swim.

The German army has swimming
school for troops, where every one
must learn to swim. The best swim
mers are to cross stream of several
hundred yards width. even when car
rying their clothing. rifle and ammuni-
fiOn
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02
New SPORT in Austrla.

Chasing balloons with automobiles
is the latest military sport on Aus
tria. The other day a balloon man
aged by the famous aeronaut, Arch
duke Leopold Salvador. was pursued
by six automobiles, but managed to
escape them all By landing on an IS
land in the Danube.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02
Aborioine PIutocrats.

The Usage Indians are the pluto
Gratis. There are only 1,7SS of them,
and they have a trust fund of $516, 203.
Besides, they have 1,470,S5S acres of as
productive land as the sun ever
shone upon.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02
Knew Something About Eqqs.

Three-year-old Tommy was given
some scrambled eggs for the first
time He was told what it was, but
he never had seen it before. The next
day he startled his mother by de-
manding some "doodle-doo-hash"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02
To Revive a PuolIist.

When a man is knocked out and
does not speedily rally the best treat
ment is to get him at once away from
his surroundings. wrap him in warm
blankets and administer stimulants-
strychnine hypodermically if neces-
sary
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02
sado. for protection-of others

Fifty-dollar gold badges for the
aldermen will be well worth the money
if they must be worn on the outside
so conspicuously as to relieve all pros
porous looking but honest fat men of
the suspicion that they are aldermen.
New York Press.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02
pine Cob Corn.

Some of the farmers in Lafayette
county. Missouri, are making a spe-
cialty of growing pipe cob corn. They
say it yields them as much of the
grain as any other kind and the cobs
bring them in revenue besides.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02
ln.,.Iiest Man

Ex-Congressman F. NJ. Eddy, who
may be a candidate for governor of
Minnesota, used to be called the
homeliest man IN the House at Wash
ington, and he did not become angry
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02
won.n,s WAGES in Berlin.

Recent Investigations of women's
wages in Berlin showed that there
were $4,000 women who averaged
from $3.50 to SITS week, and that
there were thousands who got less
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02

The patience of some people is enough
to give saint that tired feeling.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02

Try me just once and l am sure to
come again Defiance Starch.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02
Some men are never homesick except
when they are at home.

Thirteen years ago l was afflicted
with Sciatic Rheumatism. The physi-
clans had given me up and could do
nothing for me. i was confined to my
bed suffering untold agonies. One of
my Deighbors recommended my trying
Crippen's Compound for rheumatism,
which did, and two bottles cured me
and have never bad rheumatism since.
THOS. +. PHILLIPS, =
z. o. Box 102. Kingfsher, o. L.
As yonr Druggists or mailed on re-
ceipt of One Dollar
THE CRIPPEN MEDICINE CO.,
Wichita, Kansas.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02
Ian Wins Honors.

A Japanese boy has carried of first
honors at the Kansas City nlgh
school. Six years ago he could speak
no English, and he has supported
himself at school.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02

Unless a man has good backing he is
seldom able to put on good front.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02

You never hear any one complain
about Defiance Starch. 2" There is
none to equal it in quality and guam
tity, 1G ounces 10 cents. Try it now
and save your money.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02

When some people catch on to joke
they never let it go.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02

Defiance Starch is guaranteed big
gest and best or money refunded. 16
ounces, &c cents. Try it now.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infalltoie
medicine for coughs and colds.-N W. SAMUEL
Ocean Grove, N. j., Feb. IL, 1900.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02

Statesmen work for future genera
tions: politicians for future elections.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02

"In the good old summer time"
drink DR.. Pepper. 1t leaves a pleasant
farewell and a gracious call-back. At
all Soda Fountains sc per glass.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02

Hanging is too good for painting
that is badly executed.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02

To Cure a Cold in One day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02

The loudest gong may call one to the
poorest dinner.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02

II you wish beautiful. clear, white clothes
use Red Cross Ball Blue. Large 2 OF.
package, cents.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02

Do Your Feet Ache and Burn7
Shake into your shoes, Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder for the feet 1t makes
tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures
Swollen, Hot, Sweating Feet, Corns
and Bunions. At all Druggists and
Shoe Stores, Csc. Sample sent FREE.
Address Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02

Polite society needs lies but lies can
get along without polite society.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02
MIS-. Winslow,s Soothing syrup

For children teethng softens the gums. reduces IN
namation, allsys pain cures wind collie. Csc bottle
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02

Defiance Starch is put up 16 ounces
in a package, 10 cents. One-third more
starch for same money.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02

Virtue like some other things keeps
better on ice.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02

Mans duty according to his own idea
is not in accord with his neighbours.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02

Halls catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price. 75c.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02

A wink in time adds strength to the
soda water.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02

The Thomas Sanitarium is located in
the most healthful and quiet part of
the city of Wichita and is surrounded
by extensive grounds with fine shade.
1t combines the comforts of a private
home with the advantages of modern
hospital. Both medical and surgical
cases are treated but no contagious
diseases are admitted.
Cor. 10th st. and St Francis Ave,
Wichita. Kansas
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02
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Three elhns who lived in fairylike
nook,
Once, read of our Fourth of July in
book.
And promptly their own quiet woodlands
forsook.
To share in the fun and the noise.
BY the light of the moon they crept out
on the sly
And merrily sang on their way,
Asking politely of each passerby
How far they must go to meet Fourth
of July,
Till they came to the dawn OF the day.
What a different song these three elfins
sang
AS they limped their way homeward
that night
They had heard how the bells in the
steeples go "Clangi
Torpedoes and crackers go "Rattlety-
bang.'
And the rockets go up out of sight.
For one little elfin by chance got astride
OF a giant torpedo nearby;
On huge cannon cracker the next took
a ride;
Number three to the tail of a rocket was
tied.
And ali three were blown up there, sky
high.
On the way coming down each elfin de-
clared
He had seen quite enough of the sky.
And promised himself, II he lived to be
spared
To ever reach home, and the damage re-
He would stay there on Fourth of July.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02

The shoemaker expects his customers
to get there with both feet.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02

Yet this was not all. for they met on the
road
Three cripples in pitiful plight
They also had been there to see things
A tailless young squirrel. three-legged
toad
And a crow with tail feathers turned
white.
A very wise owl who was scoWling close
As the woebegone party drew near
Remarked. while winking and blinking
Didn't tell you so, that the Fourth
Is the fo0ly fool day of the year,"
But an eagle swooped down from a tow
ering pine
And said, with his talons uncurled.
1.-The day is all right this country is
mine:
Ills sad to be crippled. but sadder to
The Fourth of July leads the world
And now. my young friends, allow me
to state
That the flag you saw borne on the
breeze
Is the flag of the free, and we celebrate
debate
With just as much fun as We please.
'Be careful. old owl. Lest my temper you
stir;
This country cost more than one eye.
And is worth all it cost though owls
may demur,
We invite everything in horns, feathers
To share in our Fourth of July!"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-07-02

Being chicago girl mas It's dlSad-
vantage Whenever a fair maiden from
the metropolis on Lake Michigan
meets a count or a marquis, or some
other titled good thing, she prepares
intellectually to impress him with her
refinement and society polish. Imagine
her chagrin when he pleasantly, but
firmly, interrupts her with the ex.
clamation:
''Oh, Miss Wabashaye, you are from
Chicago-tell me all about the stock
yards" Now, a charming girl of
aesthetic tastes and a desire to show
them is usually set back about six
holes when she reaches this denoue-
ment The only safe way, girls, is to
claim you are from Memphis. Most
all the nice strange girls come from
Memphis, anyhow.
= = =
An eDterprising city newspaper
prints the picture of the dog that
killed NJ. Lorraine Barrow at Libourne"
in the wild dash of automobiles from
Paris to Madrid. Through some
strange oversight the exact spot on
the dog where the great, cruel, wheel
of NJ. LBS devil wagon struck is not
marked with a cross" Neither is
there any sign of the double-cross ap-
parent, unless we consider that is
what the canine got for being in the
way. The aforesaid newspaper is
overlooking bets and should institute
a shake-up in the office force. Such
Iaxity should not be tolerated, not
even FIR day.
AS the new king of Seryia takes his
throne, he will undoubtedly feel a
security heretofore inexperienced in
all his wild, tumultuous career. There
must be something reassuring in step
ping into a murdered mans shoes.
-
It is only when the Fourth of July
falls on Saturday that it falls with
a much louder report. Saturday,
somehow, is a day to do things. any
how. And on top of this the Fourth
Mercy!
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-01-02
CONTRACT IS SIGNED
Hearing in the Twin
Falls Matter
CANAL NOW ASSURED
BOARD Was a Tie on First PROPOSE
don-Everything Now Satis-
factory-Work to Proceed.

The differences that have existed
with respect to contract between
the state and the Twin Falls COM
pany for the reclamation of the
great tract of land on the Snake
river near Shoshone falls that was
segregated by the national govern
ment on application of the state
have been adjusted. 1t developed
lhat the land board was tie, Miss
French, superintendent of instruc-
ton, standing with the attorney
general The company then receded
from its position and assented
to the amendments demanded by
Attorney General Martin. These
amendments were satisfactory to
E. B. Critchlow, attorney for the
intending purchaser Of the lands,
and the matter therefore seemed to
be closed.
The matter has been pending for
several months, and the differences
between the board and the COM
pany seemed to be OF such
character that they could not be
overcome For several DAYS rep
resentatiyes of the company have
been IN daily conference with the
boarc and Wednesday the matters
in dispute were finely adjusted.
The objection urged by the attor-
ney general and Miss French which |
made the board tie, was chiefly I
against tho form of the contract, |
in that it did not provide a guar
snty with respect to the water
right. Another was that the
amount of water to be carried by |
the canal was not specified and the
exact amount OF water that each |
shareholder should be entitled to
WAS not named.
All these matters have now been +
adjusted, together With minor ones
some 25 changes in the
contract as originally offered by the
company. The new contract is
being drawn up and will be signed
'oday.
The attorney for the parties who
nave agreed to finance the project
vas present and took part in the
agreement made.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-01-02
FINE SRROPSH|RES
l. B. Perrine Starts Band
of Prize Winners
LINCOLN In THE LEAD
ne VIII 90 Into the Business Of
breeding Thoroughbred Sheep at
His Blue Lakes Ranch.

Idaho's reputation as great
wool growing state is firmly estab-
lished, and of late some fine tiocks
of thoroughbred sheep have been
brought in from the east or by i'm
| portation. f R. Gooding's bunch
OF Lincoln sheep has gained a
reputation beyond the confines OF
(. the state.
A new claiment for honors at
the stock shows will soon be forth
coming down at the Blue Lakes.
l. B. Perrinc received last weel- a
carload Of thoroughbred Shrop-
shire ewes from White Pigeon,
Mich, and ram that was
imported last year from England.
The ram, now 2 years old, weighed
300 pounds as yearling and
sheared % pounds of wool He
took first premium, at both the
Indiana and Michigan state fairs
last fall. Tie Shropshires are
elasscd by many as the highest
grade niuf.5n. shesp. At the ia.
Aock show held in Chicago a few
weeks ago the Shropshires took
both the first and second premiums
in the mutton class.
Mr.. Perrine expects to go into
the breeding of thoroughbred
Shropshires quite extensively.
His flock, with Gooding's fine
in that vicinity will give
Lincoln county reputation for
thoroughbred sheep second to none
in the state. te.-otatesman.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-01-02

The citizens of Shoshonc and
vinicity are fortunate in having
DIR. Newman the European Ego
Specialist of Pocatello, Idaho visits
them every three months. The
doctor is well known. in this
section as a reliable and expert
eye man. His wonderful system
of correcting errors OF eyesight has
brought ease and comfort to many
eyes in this locality. DR.. Newman
also fits glasses for headaches and
nervousness, Cross-eyes in child
rem corrected without the use of
medicine or knie. Satisfaction
guaranteed. Consultation free.
Remember the dates, January Is
and 16, at the McFall hotel. Sec
add, on another page.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-01-02
Change the Law

AS the law, nov on our statute
books relating 70 sf.c Offices Of
sheriff and assessor premit them to
hold one term, we think it should
be repealed in rcgarar-to the time
limit, as any assesspy Or sheriff
who is without previo,l5 experience
knows that sheriff dfes not more
than get acquainted 18th the duties
of the Office and be able to render
to the county in which he is elect
ed good service the fist year and
it is the same with the county
assessor for he hardly knows
where to find the thousands of
sheep that roam on the prairies of
Idah during his first term and
thereby the county looses hundreds
of dollars each year and especially
under the migatory law that is now
in force in this state which we are
satisfied will be repealed ors
changed.
In electing a man to either of |
these offices he is aware that he |
can hold but one term and there is
no value placed upon meritous
work, and knowing that he can
hold but one term he will, as is no
more than natural, make all he
can out of the Office while if he
thought that he could, by giving a
good economical administration be
to the Office the tax pay
ers would find there would be hun
dreds of dollars saved to them
each year. We are in hopes some
legislator will introduc bill re-
pealing this law.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-01-02

The rattle at T. NJ Starrh's drug
store came off Christmas day as
per schedule. The numbers were
all well shaken up, and Miss Josie
Parry was blind folded and done
the drawing The first prize a
medallion, was won by Miss Cecil
Craford, the second, beautiful
dressed doll was won by Mrs
Brunker, the third, a five pound
box of fine candy, by Mrs. T. l.
Mcmahon.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-01-02

Mr.. HAYDEN. the clerk in Banghs
drug Store, and Miss Van Camp
teacher IN the Haley public
school, passed through Shoshone
Tuesday evening for Pucateilo,
where they are to be mArrisd at The
residence of the brides sister.
Although the bride and groom that
were to be did their utmost 70 Keep
the affair a sscret, il had pacame
known, and number OF their
friends were at the depot to con-
grAiulate them when they left
HALEY and their many Young
friends decorated the passenger car
wher they eft, in honor oi The
occasion, aud il was sight 10 be-
hold 10 havs seen the way the
trunks OF the couple were decorated
upon their arriysl here