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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29
Would Protect Negroes.

Austin. Texas, Oct. el..-General
Webster Flanagan, United States col
lector of internal revenue for this dis
trict, has made the following state.
ment: mo one can portray the cruel
ties to which the negroes of RuslS
county have been subjected. If the
state docs not take prompt action /
shall appeal to the federal authorities
A few nights before my arrival two
of the most peaccablc and inoffensive
negroes we're stripped and tied to trees
and then whipped One of the
negroes died and the. other cannot re-
cover. They want to make it white
mans country.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29
NATIONAL GUARDS IN WAR.
They Make Good Showing At Fort
RIIey

TT. Riley, Kans., Oct 24-Five sep
arate exercises made up the maneuvcrs
for the day, all being similar in char
acter. In each case national guard
regiment marched out from camp,
formed an outpost and then was at
tackled by detachments of the regular
troops The Texas regiment took up
its position on the hills, near a little
stream of water known as Three Mile
creek, and was attacked by the Sixth
infantry. The Missouri regiment took
position north of the maneuver camr
with its left resting upon Morris hill,
a promontory that commands all the
country in its vicinity.
The Twenty first regular infantry
under Colonel Kline made things in
tercsting for the national guard at
this point The Nebraska regiment in
another part of the reservation held its
position against the Fourth cavalry
and in the woods along Three Mile
creek, the Iowa regiment mixed up
with the Tenth cavalry.
The Kansas regiment under General
Hughes operated as brigade and
took up position on the hills south of
the reservation where it fought off the
Eighth cavalry. All of the national
guard regiments were supported by
artillery. the attacking regulars hav-
ing none of it. The operations of the
national guards were supervised by
the military unpires, who lent all pos
sible assistance to them in selecting
their ground and receiving their at
taclis.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29

Washington, Oct. 22.-Commissioner
of Pensions Ware after promoting
about 40 clerks, told them they had
been promoted on their respective rec
ords and upon the recommendation of
their immediate superiors in Office only.
~ am determined lie said, "that
promotions shall be on merit only and
not because. this person may be the
brother-in-law of Il governor or the
nephew of Il senator No man can be
loaded onto the Office because lie can't
make living on the outside"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29
Takes Ore With Him.

Lawton, O.1la-, Oct. 26.-B. f. Balm.
the government geologist sent to the
Wichita mountains at the request OF
Secretary Hitchcock to determine
whether gold, silver or other valuable
minerals exist there i'll commercial
quantities, has finished his investiga-
tions and gone to Washington. Mr..
Balm secured q large number of ore
specimens for assay in Washington.
No report of his conclusions will be
made until these specimens have, been
tested.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29
Seattle Men Want wives.

Troy, n. Y, Oct. ga .communica-
ton WAS received by Mayor Conway,
of this city, requesting that officials
help -iB--the matter of moro equally
dividing the sexes of the east and west.
The writer is Seattle bank president.
He says that there are associated with
him several young men, receiving good
salaries and owning their homes who
are unable to lind lfeIpmktes
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29
Simple Simon simmon1


Simple Simon Simmons
Was a orfui duncei
Couldn't read nor figger
Not five times by oncei
Long an lank an humley,
Simple Simon wuz:'
Wheels inside his top-knot
Always on tn buzzi
Walked. around s. queer like,
Studyin' of tn stars;
Had a gait pecooliar,
Like pair a. barsi
When We asst him ..Howdye?"
Laughed an said He her.
Foolisher an nothin'-
Wust 1 ever see!
Simple Simon Simmons
Stopped tn train that night;
Loaded down with people
On tn homes ard flight!
Down TIL grade cum Sixty,
Forty minutes late
Last day of September,
acknowledgement
WaShout in tn gulch thar,
Side o. Simmons linel
Night was dark an drizzly,
Time. nine-forty-ninei
Simple Simon Simmons
Hearn tn enjine toot!
Know'd tn rails was spreadin',
Pilin' gone T. booti
Jes' run out an tagged 'er,
Simple Simon did,
Stopped tn whole keboodle,
Jist afore they slid
Inter deep damnation-
But alas, fer Sill
Pilot struck him slaunchwise-
Simple had t diei
Folks took on like mothers
Cryin' by tn track,
But tn sobs and whimperin'
Couldn't bring him back,
See that shaft out yonder
Where the shadders lie
That's t. show tn visitors
How we honor 81!
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29
One of EngIand's Old inns.

One of the oldest inns In England
is the George inn at Morton st. Philips
in Somerset. The Duke Of Monmouth
slept there when he achieved the soli-
tary success of his campaign, in June,
1855. He was shot at while standing
at the window. but the bullet missed
its mark. Oliver Cromwell, Il fs said,
passed a night there. The license Of
this old hosiery dates from 1897
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29
Good Definition of mL uck.v

Here is Max O'Rell's definition OF
luck: Luck means rising at six
o'clock in the morning, living on a
dollar day if you earn tive, minding
your own business and not meddling
with other peoples. Luck means ap-
pointments you have never failed to
keep. the trains you have never failed
to catch. Luck means trusting in God
and your own resources"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29
Packiue House EmpIoycs.

Chicago, Oct. 24.-Three thousand
employees of the canning departments
Of. the stock yards packing horses have
presented demands for wage increases
varying from ten to twenty-five per
cent About 1000 men and 1000 boys
arc affected.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29
conaumotIon Amono Neoroes.

Consumption occurred rarely, If at
all, among the negroes in slavery, but
now, after little more than a quarter
of century of freedom, 1t causes
more deaths among them than all
otner contagious diseases combined.
The negro death rate from consump-
ton is more than three times that of
the white.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29
Strike at Wellington.

Wellington, KS, Oct. 26.-All round
house and section men here OH the
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific rail
road .harc gone on strike Freight
business is stopped and passenger
trains are running from Clicl1asha TO
Herington with the same engine.
Later: The strike lasted one day.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29
The Paintinn of Iron.

The thin coat of black oxide left on
iron after rolling is the most perma-
nent form Of iron oxide, and slight
amount of rust does not prevent paint
from adhering to iron. Therefore the
theory that iron must be cleaned to a
white surface by sandblast or other
wise before painting seems untenable.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29
Bird Minratinn.

After years of study devoted to the
topic, Prof Alfred Newton, Of Cam
bridge, stated that without doubt bird
migration is the greatest mystery in
the entire animal kingdom-'a mys-
terry" he added, that can be no more
explained by the modern man Of sci
ence than by the simple-minded say-
age of antiquity.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29
GeneraI conrention.

Ardmore, L T., oc. 2e.-Mayor R.
w. Dick, of Ardmorc, lIas issued call
for general convention to be held in
South McAlester October 81, for tho
purpose of memorializing congress to
authorize the people of Indian Terri
tory to elect a delegate TO congress.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29
TO reduce Army Estimates.

Washington, Oct 21.-Acting secre-
t.lry Oliver, of the war department,
held a conference with the heads of the
various military bureaus with a view
to the reduction of the estimates for
the support of the army during the
next fiscal year 70 the lowest possible
limit consistent with efficiency.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29
HuINot Bring Suit.

Wichita, Oct. ao.-Kansas Odd Eel
lows grand lodge viii not bring suit
against Troutman s. Stone, Of Topeka,
for the $50, 900 alleged to have been
sunk by the order in the famous DeBois
siere home. The matter was dropped.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29
n.th,shsm Now Hsaltbtn,.

Jerusalem, Oct. 26.-Thc outbreak of
cholera at Bethlehem which was re-
ported October II, has been stamped
out and the Gordon of troops which
had been drawn around the city has
been rclnoYed
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29
WIN make The Best of 1t.

Ottawa, Ont, Oct 23.-Thes general
opinion is that Canada will have to
make the best of it. 1t is declared that
it is another lesson in .self-reliance and
consequently people are already ask
ing how long it will take to build a
railroad to>the Yukon and how much
il will cost
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29

by local applications they reach the dis
eased portion OF the ear. There Is only Way 10
Deafness and that is by constitutional remedies
Deafness is caused BY an inhamed condition of the
mucous lining OF the Eustachian Tube: Mnen this
perfect hearing and when It s entirely closed Deaf
dtion hearing will be destroyed forever. Nine cases
of caused by Catarrh which Is nothing but
an innamed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case Of
Dizziness (caused by catarrh) that cannot be cured
BY Hslrs Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars. free.
F. j. CHENEY CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Hala Family Pills are the best,
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29
How Owls aid Farms Of .pe.ts

Last summer a nest of young owls
was taken by some English gamekeep-
ers and Enclosed in a box, but was left
! where the old owls could bring food
to them. From June % to July rs the
following morsels were provided by
the old owls for their offspring: Thir-
ty-seven rats. ffty-nine mice, gd18
moles. one sparrow. one partridge. one
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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29
Gnt Even.

An editor who was counting wom-
an of uncertain age. but positive bank
account. was cut out by gentleman
from a neighboring town, who mar
ried her and took her home. Where
upon the editor sought a mean re-
venge by heading an account OF her
wedding, Another Old Resident
Gone"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29
Canadian Reciprocity.

Detroit, Mich, Oct. 9a.-The Detroit
Board of commerce at general meet
ing adopted a resolution favoring
Canadian reciprocity and urging the
immediate, reconvening of the legisla-
ture to take action in this matter.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29
Hear The t,reat Organ.

Salt Lake, Oct. eo.-The great organ
in the Mormon tabernacle was worked
overtime for the benefit of several del
egations of eastern bankers who are
enroute to San Francisco to attend
their national convent ton in that city.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29
Sam Micue1 u. Burned.

San Francisco, Oct. 24.-San Miguel,
a town of about 1900 inhabitants, in
San Luis Obispo county, is the center
of rich agricultural district. The
town has suffered loss by fire in
excess OF 5000, 900. =
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29
COSTLY HUNGARIAN superstItion.

Hungarian peasants have supersti-
ton that fire kindled by lightning can
only be extinguished by milk, and
owing to their refusal to use water q
barn with a farmers whole hay crop
has been burned in one Of the PROV
inces
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29
Gem. summer coming West,

Washington, Oct aa.-Major General
Samuel S. Sumner has arranged TO as
sumo command of the Department of
the Missouri, with headquarters at
Omaho on November 20.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29
For Training school For Nurses.

Kansas City, Oct. ga force is at
work grading the ten-acre site for the
Methodist Home Missionary society's
training school for nurses and hos
nitni
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29
To curtanErnen.ea.

Chicago, Oct. 2o.-Thc Southern Pa
cific railroad is to follow the example
of the New York Central and curtail
expenses by laying off employees.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29
Award WIN be an Issue.

St. Johns, NE, Oct. 94.-Thc Con-
servatiye newspapers in eastern Canada
say that the Alas'san boundary award
will become a i've issue in the general
elections throughout the country.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29

On State Street.

After considerable lodging in the
crowd, she caught up with him again,
and grasping his arm from behind
cried out:
You don't love me any more, OF
you would wait for me in this mob
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29
FRENCH. Town i. sacked.

Paris, Oct. 2o.-After the riots of
striking linen weavers at ArmeDtieres
the city appeared as though sacked by
an army. The populace is terrorizcd.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29
WHEN YOUR GROCER SAYS

he does not have Defiance Starch, you
may be sure he is afraid to keep IL
until his stock of 12 or packages are.
sold. Defiance Starch is not only bet
ter than any other Cold Water Starch.
but contains 10 OF. to the package and
sells for same money as 10 OF. brands.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29
Tn. Surname Test

II man Is the guest Of honor at his
own table longer than six months af-
ter marriage it is mighty good sign.
-Atchison Globe.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29
COTTON compre.s Rurnsd.

Macon, Miss, Oct. 26.-The Macon
compress and warehouses arc burned.
Loss, 5000, 600.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29
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Transplanted Jim.

Transplanted Jim.
Jim Burns is back firm Ne York, Bill
Cum yistaday at noon;
Jim lows as how he'd ruther be
TIL smallest cuss ye ever see
Right here in Bloom,
Than be king in that air place
Where every one is in tn race
To make things boomi
Jim says as how he's glad he went
A week ago tonight.
Him how to stretch and reach
With all his might;
But, Bill, he says that Blooms the town
He's gein' to live in, settle down
And hang on Tight
You know Jim loved tn woods like sin;
Jest lived among tn trees,
An every voice that .Natur' sings.
Like hummin' beesi
An Jim he writ them natural-wise.
An put in sun an rain an signs,
Jest as he please!
Some Teller firm Ne York he read
Most everything Jim writ,
An, sent fer Jim to- come down thar
An spiel his material things fer fair;
Folks have a At
About them leaves and bees an SIGH
An Jim d git SO big an rich
He'd make q hitl
So Jim he sighed an said goodby
To these here hills;
Went out an listened to tn breeze
A singin' music to tn trees,
An heard the rills
A murtnurif' to tn messy banks
All Natur's ereeturs at their pranks-
An other thrtllsi
Then Jim he got aboard tn train
A week ago tonight,
An went away to Ne York state
But. Bill. l reckon 1t was Fate
That showed Jim light!
An made him humsick fer tn town
In spite o. any laurel crown
OF praise an might
Leastwise, most ev'ry one is glad
That Jim's come hum to see his dad!
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29

you DON'T LOVE ME ANY MORE!"
and-and-besides you didn't kiss me
this morning when YOU"
a, am sorry, madam" interrupted
strange voice, "but I'll do it now If
you say SOL"
Heavensi She had hold of the
wrong mani
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29
Deafness Cannot be Cured.

Bachelors may lead blissful lives, but
you can't make spinsters believe it,
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29
Leap Year

Leap year.
Bachelors should be awakened to
the truth: Next year is leap year.
Forewarned is forearmed. The ques-
ton is: will you pop now and get
your ultimatum from the one of your
choice, or wait until after January
and be popped to and take your
chances? Two of the maiden ladies
that VOW to get a man each this leap
year or burst toga band, are the old
girl who always lets down her folding
bed to look under it in the hope of
finding man, and the antiquated Nan
cy who is accredited with saying, ooh,
Lord, anything" If you hesitate and
allow yourself to become common
prey, one of these archaic Specimens
may insist on warming her feet
against your vertabrae for the rest OF
your natural nights. Thus, is repeated
the admonition, be warned in time.
In New York cigars are made from
paper stepped in tobacco juice. We
| suspect a friend of ours has been
next" to this for a considerable
| period.
when the frost is on the pumpkin
And the folders in the Shock
Reminds me 1 must sell my watch
To get my coat from hook.
Ca
Samuel Johnson had little faith in
men and women being made for each
other and each other alone. His opin-
ion was that marriages in general
would BE as happy, and often more
so, if they were all made by the Lord
Chancellor, upon a due consideration
of the characters and circumstances,
without the parties having any choice
in the matter"
Ca
Strickland w. Gillian, the news.
paper humorist and poet, says in
Ieslie's Weekly, 1--WE found love,
wealth and conquest" So have we,
Gil. but our pipe always goes out be-
fore we can call a dray.
A writer in the daily press tells US
how to catch ring-tailed monkeys.
Wonder if the prescription would
work on suburban trains. We fail to
catch ours regularly.
GA
The biggest summer catch is not al
ways made in the lake-there's the
heiress, for instance,
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29

Strickland W. Gillian, the news.
paper humorist and poet, says in
Leslie's Weekly, 1--WE found love,
wealth and conquest" So have we,
Gil. but our pipe. always goes out be-
fore we can call n draw
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-10-29

A writer in the daily press tells us
how to catch ring-tailed monkeys.
Wonder if the prescription would
work on suburban trains. We fail to
catch ours regularly.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-26

the best finish It will take In case
OF very large logs, also show cross
and transverse sections.
Lumber - Every variety and style
of lumber turned out by the mills
OF the State is wanted, both hard
and soft wood in sizes and lengths
as most convenient for the mills to
furnish-the greater the width and
breadth the better, as the larger
pieces of lumber attract the most
attention. We want both rough
and finished lumber, Of the best
grade, in all the various sizes and
dimensions. Under this head is
also solicited sawed and riyen
shingles, pine and cypress.
Big Trees-Some Of the big trees Of
Nthe State are desired for the timber
display-the largest poplar, largest
oak, largest pine, largest cypress,
largest cottonwood, etc. This State
exhibited at the New Orleans ex-
position but cut of yellow poplar
tree grown in Pamela county that
measured 12 feet 3 inches through.
This is larger than any tree of
which the commissioner has heard
in his canvass of the State, except
a G. Tess growing in Lafayette
c)pE., Ea has been promised sew
eral large trees, but nothing to
equal the Pamela poplar. AS large
trees always attract much attention
at expositions, commissioners are
urged to be on the lookout for them
and report the result of their la.
bors, giving diameter and length.
The tallest and largest tree in the
State is wanted. What county will
furnish it?
Fancy Work-Specimens Of neat bas.
ket work, grass work, woodenware,
moss work, etc, are solicited
Collection Of Seeds-Specimens of all
kinds Of forest seeds, indigenous
and exotic; forest botany; edible
wild fruits
Ornamental-Fine specimens of orna-
mental forest trees are desired, to
be preserved in boxes filled with
earth.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-26
AGRICULTURE.

All kinds of agricultural products
are desired for the Mississippi ex-
hibit at the Worlds Fair, the best
specimens of everything that grows
in or is raised from the ground.
Cotton-Best varieties and finest
types-in Dolls, in seed and in lint;
to be shown under glass cases 12X
30 inches, when practical.
Cotton Products-Cotton seed hulls,
cotton seed meal, cotton seed cake,
cotton seed oil, shown in all grades.
Corn-All varieties of corn, shelled,
in ear or on stalk.
Cereals Wheat, rice, rye, barley,
millet, maize, shown in sheaves or
in grain
Potatoes-Sweet and Irish potatoes
all kinds
Observation-Disclosures, muskmelons,
canteloupes, etc.
Pumpkins-The largest that can be
procured.
Sugar Producing Plants - Sorghum,
cane, beets, etc.
saccharine Products-Syrup, molas-
ses, sugar,
Peas-Best varieties field and table
peas.
Grasses 49, Johnson grass, meadow
grass, lespedeza, clover, alfalfa, etc.
Hay-Loose and baled hay, best and
most popular varieties.
Beans - Pole, butter, snap, bush,
navy, mixed and other kinds of
beans.
WooIs-Best grade Merino, Cotswold,
Cashmere woods, etc, washed and
unwashed.
Wines-Dest and greatest variety
wines made from native grapes.
CordaIs, 5randes, Etc.-Made from
fruit or grapes branded fruits.
Tobacco-Twist, plug leaf or made
into cigars.
Peanuts-Varied collection and best
varieties nuts.
Breads-With or without yeast, fancy
breads, cakes etc.
Preserved Meats-Meats preserved by
any process, salted or canned.
Condiments - Pepper spices, mus
tards, sauces, ralish9s
Pickles - Every kind and variety
known.
Fish-PreGerved by any process
dried, stuffed, or in solution Of alco-
hol or fOrmaldehyde
Salt Fish-Canned oyster, canned
shrimps, canned crabs.
implements and Machinery.
The agricultural department also
solicits exhibits of agricultural i'm
plements of all kinds-plows, sulkies,
cotton and corn planters rakes, roll
ers, harrows, drilers, cultiyators, har-
vesters, etc, all to be made in the
State exhibiting them.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-26
HORTICULTURE.

Under this head is solicited every
variety of fruits. vegetables and
flowers grown in this State, the fresh
fruit and vegetables to be gathered
and shipped next spring; the canned
and preserved articles to be secured
wherever possible and assembled this
fall.
Fresh Fruits-The finest varieties Of
peaches, apples, pears, plums, cher
res, grapes, strawberries, blackber-
ries, dewberries, raspberries, figs,
apricots, pomegranites, nectarines,
etc, grown in the State; also nuts
of all kinds, pecans, walnuts, hick-
orynuts, chestnuts, chinquapins, etc.
Preserved Fruits-Dried or preserved
in cans or jars, with or without
sugar; preserved in solution-for-
main, boric acid, zinc, chloride or
other solution. AS 1t is too late to
preserve many varieties, We must
largely depend upon friends to con-
tribute, loan or sell us their collec-
tions.
uetables-Best selection and finest
grades of tomatoes, radishes. beans,
cabbage. turnips, okra. caulif1ower,
asparagus, egg plants, onions, po-
tatoes, celery, lettuce, cucumbers,
etc.
Preserved Vegetables-Held in solu.
tion in glass jars as fruit is pre-
served.
Nursey Stock-With methods of prop
agating, grating, growing and cul-
tivating
Plants, Flowers, Etc.--Under this
head is solicited all kinds of plants,
shrubs, seed bulbs. flowers and
vines cultivated in floral gardens.