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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02
WIDOW or TAI PATHFINDEs..


Los Angeles Cal. Dec. 2o.-Mrs
Jessie Benton Fremont, widow of
Gen. Fremont. Is dead of pneumonia
at her home, 11e7 West Twenty
eighth street, in this city, at 7S years
of age. The aPathfnder's" widow
was daughter Of the late Senator
Benton. of Missouri. Her home here
was house given her by the women
of California.
Mrs. Fremont was. crippled and I'M
able to walk. Several years ago she
fell, dislocating her hip. Since then
she was helpless. sd far as walking
was concerned, andfhad required the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02

st. Louis. Dec. eo.--A radical amend
ment to the present divorce law OF
Missouri has been recommended to
the state legislature by the judges
OF the state. The principal change
advocated is that divorce should be
made provisional when granted and
become permanent at the expiration
of one year IL the conduct of the
applicant has been good during that
interval, and that the defendant be
not allowed to marry until three
years aexe elapse<; after the divorce
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02
New transportation scheme.

J. L. Caldwell, senator of Bourbon,
mas evolved a novel plan to solve the
transportation question for members
OF the legislature. He viii try and get
bill through providing that the
state shall furnish transportation
over all Kansas lines to each mem
Der. Then, he says, member
would not be under obligations to
a railroad when he goes to Tope-
ka to legislate in the interests of the
people.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02
Got the Wrong Man.

Henry Whitson, young insurance
and real estate agent in Wellington,
was stopped Wednesday night by a
man who wore mask and CARRIED a
revolver and who demanded that
Whitson disgorge. Whitson is husky
and flew into the yvould-be footpad,
giving him a sound beating He then
allowed him to go, as the man said
he was playing a joke and mistook
Whitson for another man.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02
Chicken Dinner for convfcts.

The 1900 convicts at the Kansas
state prison were given a Christmas
holiday. In the prison chapel six
actors and specialists from Kansas
City gave a continual vaudeville per-
Torrance for two hours. The prison
ers were given a chicken dinner, each
one getting little over pound OF
chicken, with vegetables, two oranges
and two peach pies.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02
L"ne-s%rvIce1H.ea siomp,aIn

Washington. Dee 2s.-The senate
committee on military affairs held
up pending an investigation all of
the army nominations sent in before
the recess below the grade of major
The members of the csunmittee have
received numerous Complaints about
tn method of selectihA of officers
under the reorganizatiRn law. It is
claimed great injustice has been done
officers who have serves quite a long
time.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02
Hi. scheme Dfdn,t work.

The report of the murder of the
three Puleston boys, of Hoisington,
on ranch near Calden Springs, Col,
has been found to be false and that
William Puleston who, it is claimed,
wrote the letter containing the &C
count of the murder, under fcti-
tious name, did it as a means to avoid
paying to C. 81. Walker, of Salina, a
debt which he owed the latter.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02
The Queen ptped .olh,er.. w,dowa

London, Dec. 2s.-Queen Alexan.
dra's dinner Saturday afternoon to
the widows and children of those
killed in the South African war
formed the most striking demonstra-
ton in London's observance of Christ,
mas. Over 600 widows and 500 chill,
dren partook.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02

If the recommendation of State
Auditor Cole are followed by the leg
islature the salaries of a number OF
state officials and employees will be
reduced, and not few of them viii
lose their jobs altogether. He wants
the regents of the state university,
state normal school and state agrf-
cultural college to be abolished and q
board of four regents be appointed
for the four institutions
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02
EInned wien H,s w,fe.. s.ster.

Emporia, Kan, Dec. 29.-Harry Kel-
ley, manager of the Bell Telephone
company's exchange at this place,
eloped Saturday with his sister-in-
law, Bertha Clendening. of Fort
Scott, who is only 16 years old. The
two were arrested at the Palace ho-
tel in this town, where they had reg
sstered as Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Jones.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02
Gas Strike i'm Kanszs

Elk Falls, Kan, Dec. 29.-The first
of three gas or prospect wells being
put down here by a local company
was brought to close at depth OF
S1,150 feet with an unusually strong
flow of gas, and every Indication OF
being one of, if not the best, wells il
this TERRITORY.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02

West Chester, Pa, Dec. 27.-Lewis
Brown, resident of New Garden.
discovered four colored men in his
cellar. He procured shotgun and
fred. killing one of them. 1t is sup
posed that one or more of the others
were injured, as traces of blood were
found near the house. They had
bagge5i about 80 bushels of potatoes
and were about to leave when dis
covered.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02
BIocknde 70 Continue

London. Dec ga dispatch to the
Central News from Rome says it has
been semi-officially announced thai
under special agreements the block
ade of the Venezuelan coast by the
allies will continue during the arbi
tration of the issues.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02
Chri.tma. Cheer Par,on..

The poor OF Parsons were bountis
fully cared for Christmas. Mayor
Busby personally contributed so tur-
keys, and another generous citizen
sent 10 packages, each containing .
chicken, a good roast of beef and q
peck of potatoes. Grocers. bakers
and others contributed other things
so that every poor person in the city
was well fed
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02
Ninety Larger Than Last Year.

is 90 lsrger than last year. The en-
dowmnet has been increased SIS 600
by Mr.. Nicholson's gift, and President
Murlin is now busy raising $4,000 for
building purposes, $4,000 of which
has already been secured.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02
F.ta, wreck Near K..... c,.v.

Kansas City, NO., Dec. 2s.-Two Mis-
souri, Pacific freight trains collided
between Dodson and Diamond, about
IL miles from Kansas City. T. gP.
Norton, a brakeman on the north
bound train, was killed. and six other
trainmen more or less severely hurt
The wreck occurred on sharp curve.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02
wouIdn,t Tru.t Banks.

Before dying at Ottawa the other
day Charles P. Robinson, who never
had any faith in banks, revealed the
hiding place of his accumulated earn
ings. Two trusted friends went to
Robinson's barn and from a manger
dug up $1,000 in gold and greenbacks,
which he had buried In jars.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02
Brother Of F.mau. Tenor.

Kansas City, No, Dec. 27-William
P. HoIlenback. who shot his wife
three times in her room at 1901 East
Eighteenth street and then killed
himself, is brother of Ben T. Hol-
lenback, the famous tenor singer of
Kansas City and Chicago. Hollen-
backs father is well-known repub-
ican politician of johnson county,
Kan
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02

Pekin, Dec. aS.-The dowager EN-
press and Lieut.. Gen Miles exchanged
fattering speeches at Saturdays au
dience, the dowager assuring the ger
eral that the success of the, Amer
can army was assured under a com
mander SO celebrated"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02
a sturdy Pioneer.

Capt. and Mrs. Nathaniel c. Cradit.
of Baldwin, recently celebrated their
golden wedding They located On
their homestead near Baldwin in 1857,
and Capt. Cradit, being an intensely
union man, passed through many ex-
citing experiences. For q number OF
years he operated one OF the largest
sawmills in that section. Capt. Cradit
raised and was elected captain Of
company z, Sixteenth Kansas cavalry.
During Horace Greeley's famous Kan
sas tour in 1889 he spent one night
at the Cradit home. Mrs. Cradit
prizes very highly the old stand On
which Mr.. Greeley wrote one of his
speeches, and also the candle box hs
used. She would not part with these
relics for any price.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02
Big Attendance Assured.

The interest and enthusiasm al
ready manifested in the thirty-second
annual meeting of the state board of
agriculture, which is to be held in
Topeka January Il to 16, make
well nigh certain large attendance
and royal time.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02
Joyous Family Reunion.

There was joyous family reunion
Christmas day in the home of James
Branhann, in Kansas City. August HI.
Branham, a son from Rison, Ark, was
a member of the group, and for the
first time in Al years he sat at his
fathers table and looked into the
faces of brothers and sisters whom
he had never seen before.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02
yerd ct of ,Jnrv Apprauded

ST. Joseph, Mo-, Dec. 29.-Sanford
Roderick was sentenced to five years
i'm the penitentiary by a jury in the
criminal court here for wrongins
Miss Leona Wilkins. Men and womer
in the courtroom applauded wher
the verdict was announced.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02
Apnon.ment for Cervera.

Madrid, Dec. 2e.-The appointment
Vice Admiral Cervera, who sur
ndered to the American fleet of
Santiago de Cuba, to the post of chic
of staff of the navy, has been pub
Eshed in the Official Gazette.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02

The state fish warden says the
Bowersock dam across the Kaw river
at Lawrence is a menace to the fish
industry of the state, and he wants
the legislature to compel the building
of proper fshway.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02
For a Dairy Commfssfoner.

The dairymen of the state viii ask
the legislature to create the position
of state dairy commissioner and put
the position under the control of F.
D. Coburn, secretary Of the state
board of agriculture.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02
VII, az sar.. ssr.oe Fssed,

Washington. Dec. s7.-The win OF
the late Mrs. u S. Grant was fled
for probate Friday. Gen. Fred D.
Grant is made executor. She left
property valued at about s25o.o00,
which is divided equally between her
four surviving children-Gen- F. %.
Grant, o. 8. Grant. Jr.. Jesse & Grant
aad Mrs. Nellie Sartoris.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02

Guthrie. Ok, Dec. ae.-It is an
nounced that the Rock Island will
construct line from North Enid
Ok, to Ingersoll, where connection
will be made with the Choctaw &
Northern, recently purchased by the
Rock Island. The new road win pass
through the towns Of Carrier. Ka-
roma, Helena and Eikton-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02
Dfphtheria at Monitor.

Diphtheria has broken out at Mon
tor and has caused great deal OF
alarm. School has been stopped and
every precaution taken to prevent the
dreaded disease from spreading.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02

Detroit, Mich. Dec zo.-Silas Farm
CT. author and publisher Of a tws
volume history OF Michigan and :
recognized authority on the histor.
Of the northwest, is dead at his resi-
esence in this city. Death was due t.
acute Indigestion.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02
HIS Orchard we. Burnea.

Jacob Geiser, Of Leavenvorth, Sc
cured judgment for 5000 against the
Santa Fe railroad for the burning Of
his orchard by fire started from
spark from an engine.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02

C. w. Trickett, Of Wyandotte, will
probably he assistant attorney gen
era1 at 81. 500 year. John Dawson,
OF Graham, win probably be an as
|sistant at 81 200. The third assistant
viii be Close, OF Republic, or VIII
moth, OF Cloud
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02
Ynu,hfoi Murde- er Dec ar@es Insane

Guthrie, Ok, Dec. 294Charles Da
wis, aged 10, who killed his grand
moth er, Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor, eaS
of Lexington. was adjudged insSnt
and committed to the asylum at Nor
man.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02
GOES TO THE HAGUE
Roosevelt viii NOT Arbitrate the
Venezuelan Dispute.
Monroe Doctrine VIII Nos BE an Issue ts
Embarra-sment of the Uasted States
Great britain Soreiy Disappointed
Over the Agreemeae

Washington, Dec. 27-President
Roosevelt viii not be the arbitrator
of the Venezuelan controversy. The
whole vexatious subject viii be re-
ferred for adjudication to The Hague
tribunal. Epitomized, this was the
situation as it had resolved itself at
the conclusion of the cabinet meeting
Friday. All the members except Sec
rotary Root were present. The Ven
ezuelan question was the principal,
and practically the only topic of gem
eral concern under consideration.
Secretary Hay presented the net re-
suits of his cable correspondence
with the governments at London, Ber-
lin, Rome and Caracas. In accord
ance with the suggestion made by
President Roosevelt, through Secre-
.tary Hay, President Castro was re-
ported to have agreed to submit the
differences to the arbitration OF the
tribunal at The Hague. The Euro
pean powers not only consented to
submit the controversy to arbitra-
ton, but while they had expressed
preference for an arbitration to be
conducted by President Roosevelt,
they had assented to his suggestion
that the matter be referred to The
Hague.
The presentation of the case met
the hearty approval of the cabinet.
No fear is expressed by the admins
tration that the Monroe doctrine will
be brought into the controversy in
any manner that might result in an
embarrassing situation for the United
States. Secretary Hay is preparing
a note to the powers in which the
qualification of this government is
expressed for the course agreed upon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02

San Juan. p R, Dec. 29.-Arch
ishop chappe1le. apostolic deiegat.
Cuba and Porto Rico, arrived her,
today and the people of the cit.
turned out in large numbers TO re
eeive him
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02
Di.appointef In Eng,and

London. Dec 27.-Except by the
opponents of the government, who
view it as a virtual defeat and as dis
crediting the ministry, the latest
phase of the Venezuelan trouble has
been welcomed very luke-warmly.
Arbitration by President Roosevelt
had been anticipated as so desirable
an issue from a difficult business
that his refusal, which is regarded
as final, has caused keen disappoint-
ment. It is foreseen that even If
satisfactory conditions to the sub
mission of the disputes to The Hague
court can be arranged, this method
will entail endless and wearisome
details with no assurance that at the
end President Castro still will be in
power or Y nszuela in the mood to
abide by the decision of The Hague.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02
Commenced fin Small way.

C. G.. Casebier, of McLouth, COM
menced the manufacture of sorghum
in a small way about six years ago.
This season he has shipped out so
carloads, and his supply is not yet ex-
hausted.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02
BRIAN H.vlne /. t;..oa Time,

Mexico City, Dec. 29.-W. J. Bryant
visit here has been varied by sight
seeing and official calls. He has beer
received in audience by Presidens
Diaz and Minister of Finance Liman
our
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02
OdeIl and P arr Not Frssndiy.

New York. Dec. Ex-senator Plat
viii not attend Gov. OdeiPs inaugura
ton The friendship which has exist
ed SO long between Gov. Oden ant
Senator Plats is fast nearing an end
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02
Wen KNOWN M,s.our.an Dead.

Sedalia, Mo. Dec. 29.-John w
Houx, a pioneer merchant of this
city and one of the best known mel
in central Missouri. is dead at tn
ely hospital. aged II.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02
schooIs and Churchee CIosed.

Scarlet fever is epidemic at Hutch
inson, 20 cases being reported in as
many days. The board fof health
closed all churches and day schools-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02
Tasurea ter 400. eco.

C. J. Devlin, the Santa Re coal 0p-
orator OF Topeka. il insured for e.
100000. II is said that the only man
in America whe carries more Is Iolsn
Wsnamaker. Of Philadelphia Ar
Wanamaker carries $. 600. coo.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02
Tragedy Mt n Chrfstmas Feast

The Christmas dinner OF s. L. Scott
and his family, near Abbyviile, was
ended tragicaliy by the killing OF
their little girl through the accidental
discharge of gun.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02
Strenuous Life.

F. A. Beach. Wichita travelling
man, has been mixed up IN IS rail-
road wrecks and six hotel fires; yet
he has never ben hurt to amount TO
anything.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02
West GETS . Place.

J. S. West. OF Wyandotte county,
present assistant attorney general.
win be executive clerk in Gov. Bal
iey's office at salary Of $500 a
year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-02
sold = O.If for ESQ.

J. p. Engei, OF near Alden. sold =
nine-months'-old Shorthorn calf for
$50.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-05-20


for the betterment Of her educational
system, and to many the public
schools are the ideal hope and pride.
Among all the grand free schools Of
the state, none rank higher than the
public schools of Okolona, and natural
ly when an opportunity offers for the
people to be drawn to them, IS they
are on Commencement day, the at
tendance is f~1attering to teacher and
pupils.
Nor was the least interesting Of the
series Of entertainments, the junior
exercises, by which Commencement
was preceded on Friday night, where
the little folks held the stage and
treated the audience to unaloyed
amusement for two hours. The music
was bright and sparkling, furnished by
by the pupils of Miss Hillary Ward,
and the cantata was gotten up
by Miss Hilary Ward, and Miss
Julia Smith, except the little
Sun Bonnet Babies, who were drilled
by Miss Bessie Williams. 1t was sim
ply a grand little entertainment.
The commencement this year COW
cred so much time that everybody
could not attend all the sessions, but
the average was higher than usual,
and on every hand was the highest
praise for the most excellent work
that has been performed by Superin-
tendent J. ]. Hugglns, and his capable
corpse Of teachers during the past
school year.
Sunday morning those who attend
ed were treated to a magnificent SER
mon by Rev. L. NJ. Lipscomb, of Sem
atobia. Monday forenoon the ora
tiOns and essays Of the graduating
class proved q rare treat for the large
audience, and the class win pass into
history::as one Of the brightest and
most conspicuous entered on record.
One peculiar thing about this class
was the fact that 1t WA composed OF
four young men and one young lady.
Individually the class stood: Trimier
McCarley, Lucille Murphy, Ksnnith
FOust, James n. Haley, and Albert
Mecklenburger.s:Each showing careful
work and striking originality, ss well
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-05-20
The oyster is shutting up shop.

Money talks, but blood will tell, too
Lend money and you borrow trou-
BILE.
Everybody longs to be a farmer ex-
cept the one who is.
To err is human, but to forgive is
quite another matter.
The bass drum may be a delusion,
bat 1t is never q snare.
The man who has nothing to lose
can afford to gamble with destiny,
Few women have the humor to un-
derstand q funny story; none to tell
The biggest joke of all is the man
who sets out to cultivate his wife's
mind.
The fellows who claims that he was
driven to drink generally handles the
reins.
A self-made man is one who has
taken advantage of self-made oppor-
tunities.
OIL stoves for the use of those who
work in gardens r said to be very
popular.
The turning point Of adude's life's
Is generally confined to the bottom Of
his trousers.
A woman will face the world with.
out fear II she but knows that her hat
is on straight.
When you throw dull care to the
wind, be sure II is blowing strongly
away from you.
Some men are like wheelbarrow;
they won't accomplish much unless
they are pushed.
The garden Of Eden was good
enough until Eve got q secret which
she had TO 60 out to tell.
When q man fails to notice the kind
Of stockings his wife wear IL is q sign
he Is noticing somebody else's.
A question for debate. A Kansas
girl refuses to have q mirror In her
room. Is she handsome 81 homely9
Women viii begin to acquire brain
power when three Of them can eft In 3
room for ten minuets without all Of
them talking ct the same time on diff
ferent subjects.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-05-20
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, Os they cannot reach
the diseased portion Of the ear. There is
only one way to cure deafness, and that is
by constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by aninaamed condition of the mu-
cous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube gets inAsmed you have a rumbling
sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is
entirely closed deafness is the result, and
unless the Inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to its normRl con-
dItion, hearing win be destroyed forever;
uine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh,
which is nothing but an infamed condition
Of the mucus surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness (caused by cstarfrh)
that can not be cured by Hsl's cstarrh lure.
Send for circulars, free.
F, ]. CHENEY s. Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
HALLS Family Pills are the best.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-05-20

as ease in the mastering Of the sub
jects treated.
The annual address. delivered Mon
day night by Hon. Wiley N. Nash, OF
Stakville, was the browning treat OF
the commencement. A SCHOLARLY pre-
s~entation Of the highest order, elo-
quently handled and pleasing to all
who heard it. Mr. Nash has not failed
to profit in an intellectual way by the
experience of a life devoted to at
tainments.usetul and eIevating, and
that audience which lie so fortunate as
to have him for an orator, is always
enabled to carry home many jewels
Of worth and beauty.