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Mower County transcript., 1903-08-26
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tinent and we are oh liged to- aeceptsit |
ms part OF aour. mnnic ipal system sof Il
Before God, ii iss
2drews, can We 40 less than Wv war
on all that such q creattluire REPRESENT el,
Bear me witness, ,'ss excla ned. ana
he was: one ofs the last tmen ia Il IL world
to resort to Sdramati ,os sor iheroics.
~ s' viii exhaust every resourc kniSSsWn
stosman IN m attempt to have s9T Tonllny
Randall obey the Avs off this city. He
may have robbed 4s,s of our .propos
plan fors parks and Sfplaa aaygroundls but
he shall not murde litt hil ldIef and
helpless women ii these hells ofS double
deckers.''' q 3 s sss
They all walked silently back to
Hope Housesan went into the library.
FE55s52..'I don't think any one knows the full
extent OF Tommy RandalYs Yss power
I; Miss Andrews said quietly 81
/ thought once, a few years ago, that /
knew, but ISdon't Nobody does, not
even himself e 535s 55$
5.'.Of course you hay We tried to have
these building ordinances sobeyed 2''
4 Gordon spoke II boxing at Il her b in great
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contemp apathy that owned no
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= wv =. ~ - {. ~ - - $ nyen
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enelnseiyes naye peen ~ ". VAN ~ A. me
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iE. na nalN = :.
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Mower County transcript., 1903-08-26
/ CHAPTER. |! 3 ]. 81

IATEVER else Tom,
my Randall lacked.
he did not lack tho
most absolute confi.'
donco IN hiS nOsifiOn
Mower County transcript., 1903-08-26

over sDy the e5WluQOWa ana was talking In
5a low tone to Luella, while Archie. who
sunfo ortunately had seated himself The!
other side OF iiss Andrews, had the
length Of the room and the; biz library
table between him ard the two 1t the
window. 81
.sls have begun ia hear a bout him. as
most of ms ha yeS done here 4 Miss An
dreWszansWered$ $
], 81 Let MI. Gordon see him. There ia
some hope that dire lion, Isbelieye..
Julius sI,l was 81 peculiar fellow III college
and law school. He has got into his
present position. asayou know, through
I ! very unusual set of scircumr,s,t tances,
and It would be just s:lik ke ia. to 1ldo
something. AT any rate he fhas sthe
ability to % remark able thing
worth consid dering. & LIS An
dreWss looked thoug fully ut this No,
man Fhos apparentlyScso come down 81
5to Hope HOUSE, like scores Sc other fine
visitors Just look go ii social es4,er,.
sment but With no deeper 81 d, ores serii.
Sous purp Vopld Ars Pen,rosIos Il sso
my further than that Would sh1E ne
nuense y place to gI put8s 1sI q
lever q ! Us grons sand Hell oye
Sstnrn
ana cariels II; III
1 u and ID srchiez ma 81 81 Mi
IN u
81 chow .
II 1hs n 5yas saS
Mower County transcript., 1903-08-26


4OAER II. PEIB6ON. n. -
Graduate Rnsh dsdical ColleRe, Chicasn III.
Home physician 81. SMary's Hospital. 3 slinna.
epol1s,, Linn. Onice over q. .O.Wpld drua Gtores
Calls ttended day and III &c.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23
Policy Gamblers wreck Church.

Chicago, May 19.-Another negro
church was wrecked by dynamite when
a bomb was exploded under the pulpit
of the African Methodist church at
Evanston. The interior was demol-
ished and the front of the building
blown out. Two motives are ascribed
for the demolition of the building.
The first is that certain colored people
were incensed by Il sermon preached
by the pastor who said this was the
white mans country and the colOred
men might we'll make up their minds
to it now and get along the best way
they could. The other is that policy
gam blers were incensed at the position
tnken by the pastor The institutional
church in this city was wrecked by dy
Mantle after DR.. Ransom. the pastor,
had preached IL sermon against policy.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23
COLOMBIA Will RATIFY.
The People Were Enthusiastic Ov.r Rati-
fication BY Congress.


Washington, May 1.-THE sub-com-
mittee of the isthmian canal commits
sion, which visited isthmus OF Panama
to inspect the work and property of
tbs rev Panama Canal Company, has
returned to Washington.
The mission of the committee was
accomplished quicker than was antici-
pated. The commission found that
while the canal company has employed
on the work about 1900 men, little, in
a definite or effective way, is being ac-
compished. Just enough work is be-
ing done to keep the project alive.
Members OF the commission say the
ratification of the canal treaty by the
United States senate was received en-
Enthusiastically by the people on the
isthmus. Property values increased
rapidly and real estate along the route
of the canal continues to rise.
Members of the commission are of
the opinion that the treaty will eventu-
ally be ratified by the Colombian con-
gress. Admiral Walker had a long
talk with Secretary Hay upon condi-
tons on the isthmus in their special
relation to the canal project.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23
School Land in Demand.

Topeka, May 19.-School land in
Kansas is in great demand and consid-
cradle trouble has been caused lately
tage of the homestead act previous to
the expiration of their lease in order
to forestall persons who wished to
either purchase the land or settle upon
it under the homestead act.
Attorney General Coleman, in an
opinion rendered, held that lessees of
school lands have no prior rights in
the matter of homestcading over any
other persons and that they cannot
vitiate their lease by proceeding to
homestead the property.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23
Tennessee Pleads Not Guilty.

Washington, May 19.-Senator Bate,
Of Tennessee, had a conference with
Postmaster General Payne concerning
the reported intimidation of John A
Allgood, carrier on the rural mail
route at Gallatin, Tenn. Senator Bate
informed the postmaster general that
only two persons had participated in
the intimidation of Carrier Allgood,
and maintained that the entire law
abiding community should not be held
responsible for the actions of the two
men. He urged that the department re-
taken pending the receipt of the re-
port of Inspector Conger who is investi-
eating the matter.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23
WILL EXPOSE BRlBE TAKERS.
NebrasI1a's Governor Indignant Concern
Ing Preferred Brides.

Ing Preferred Brides.
Lincoln, Neb., May 19.-Governor
Mickey says that he intends TO expose
the bribe tenders who offered him
money to influence the appointment to
four state offices. He said:
''There will be no political triclSery
or graft practiced during this admin
istration. l do not know whether it IS
bribery or not, but what am to think
of man who hopes to influence me by
Offering to"donate 81 900 to a certain
cause provided 1 appoint him to po-
sition, or if favor another he offers to
place the money in a third persons
hands. do not know whether it is
bribery or not if candidate for chief
oil inspector offers to give 81 900 to an
other person aspiring to the position
as balm" 1t is stated that an inves-
legation of the alleged attempted
bribery is being demanded by persons
in different parts of the state.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23
Delegate Wanted.

Washington, May 16.-Word has just
reached Washington from Indian Ter
ritory that in the event that congress
does not give Indian Territory terri
torial form OF government at the next
session, strong effort will be made to
have it provide for delegate to con-
gress from that territory. 1t is said
that Representative Curtis of Kansas
will be asked to lead the fight, and
some of the leading men of the terri
tory will come to Washington to heI p
push the bill through.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23
Enmity Against FrIars.

Rome, May 15.-Various documents
received by the Vatican as well rs the
cardinals, from the Philippines, tend
to prove that the enmity between secu-
lar classes and the friars in the archi-
pelago is far froz2 abating. One of the
most violent of the accusations against
the friars was sent by professor in
the college at Dagupan, Luzon. The
general feeling in the Vatican is un-
favorable to the friars; they have, how
ever, some very strong supporters, led
by Cardinal Wives Tuto.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23
kentucky's Aquatic Hen.

Mrs. Annie Lawrence of near Win
chester had a chicken hen to go to
the creek and wade in the water and
spread her wings out on top of the
water and laid five eggs. The first
time Mrs. Lawrence saw her she
thought turtle or something had hold
of her. When she went to lay her
sixth egg Mrs. Lawrence had company
to come, and she killed her for din
ner.-Winchester Democrat.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23

Yosemite, Cali, May IA heavy
snowstcrm set in in the mountains and
IS still raging furiously. The president
is quartcred at Glacier Point hotel 1t
is believed that he Will remain there
over night. The balance ofIthe presi-
Dental party, numbering about 80. will
be forced TO come to the valley. four
miles below, as accommodations for not
exceeding Is persons can be provided.
The telephone to Glacier Point is out
of order at present. and no comlnunica-
ton by wire can be had.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23
ArbItratIon Pronosed

Omaha, May ia plan of arbitra-
ton has been proposed by the Central
Labor union to settle the strike The
plan is to submit the differences to a
court composed of eleven, five each
from the employers association and
from the labor unions, the eleventh to
be selected by these ten men. The
plan has been unanimously adopted by
the labor unions and it now remains
for the employers to accept or reject tho
proposition. Sixteen men were arreste
for interfering with strike breakers.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23
In San Francisco.

San Francisco; May 14.-Through
miles and miles of densely packed.
cheering, periodically enthused hui
manity. the nations chief passed, bow
ing his acknowledgement, evidently
tired from maintaining an erect posi-
ton in his carriage, but buoyed up by
the impressiveness of the demonstra-
ton
1t was magnificent ovation and
one that viii doubtless wildly remain
in the presidents recollections of his
eventfal tour
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23
Onslaught Upon Society.

Not content with selling worthless
shares, ill-conducted horses, impure
wines and unavoidable cigars the
ladies" and gentlemen" of the day
apparently sell each other to middle
class aspirants for social distinction
and to tradesmen. They complain
that their servants receive commits
sions, and accept commissions them
selves. Our selling society is a combi-
nation of touts for all the trades
London Truth
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23
Rock Island Buys re.as Roads.

Austin, Texas, May 1s.-Robert
Mather, Chicago, general counsel of
the Rock island, advised the Texas
state railroad commission of the pur-
chase by the Rock Island of one halfin
terest in the Houston q Texas Central,
Houeton East and West Texas, and
Texas e New Orleans; also the making
of traclIage contract with the Calves
ton, Houston & Northern. He submit
ted this and other traclIage contracts
for approval. The Rock Island gains
valuable connexions by these deals.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23
Asylum InvestixatIOna.

Osawatomie. Kas-, May l4--The re
suit of the first days examination by
the legislative committee of affairs in
the state insane asylum here shows
that conditions are worse here than at
the Topeka asylum. The committee
has issued subpoenas for large num-
berof witnesses
J. X McCurdy. superintendent of
one of the detached buildings. testified
that while ON his rounds one day he
found an attendant beating, kicking
and enOlxing a patient
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23
What Everybody Says.

CHICAGO, ILL. =
When ! received the
sample of Doan's
Kidney Pills l was
suffering terribly with
my back, was sick and
unfit to do anything.
The several remedies
l had used, though
highly recommended,
did no good, but
rather irritated tn e
trouble and made me
worse. Before l had
used up the sample |
was feeling SO much
better that l got more
from the drug store.
l could not sleep at
night. Had to get up
six or eight times, and
the urine was so red,
would almost think
it was part blood =
therewas athick sand.
like brick-dust sedi-
ment. l cannot tell
one-half that l suf-
fered, nor how good
l feel now that | am
cured by Doan's Kid
ney Pills /; but here 1
am, sixty-six years
old, able to do my
own work, feeling
well as I did twenty
years ago, for which l
thank Doan's Kidney
Pills ten thousand
times. = Mrs. Z. 7.
GOULD, 914 W. Lake
Street. Doan's Pills
cure when 9th ers
fail.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23
Booker washIngtoh's Bed.

Atlanta, Ga, May 16-A movement
has been started in Georgia to raise
handsome purse for Miss Louise Had
ley, the Indianapolis chambermaid,
who refused to make up a bed which
had been occupied by Booker Washing
ton, and was discharged for her refusal.
The citizens of Senoia, Ga, made up a
purse for her of SIS. and it is probable
goodly sum will be realized. Many
kilograms have been sent to Miss Had
ley, assuring her that Georgians appre-
ciate her actions
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23
Rarnum,s Practical Joke.

P. T. Barnum was a great practical
joker. On one occasion he notified the
dealer from whom he boAsAt large
amount of supplies that hs2f the pep
per he sent him was peas. The dealer
Indignantly denied the charge and
quite warm correspondence followed,
it being finally ended by Barnum, who
inquired whether half the letters in
the word pepper" were not ps.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23

LOUISVILLE, Ky
For q year or more
I have been suffering
with severe pains in
the small of my back
and kidneys ; had
tried a number of
remedies but without
relief. l decided to
try Doan's Kidney
Pills, and purchased
two boxes, and am
glad to state that
after taking the two
boxes of pills 1 was
relieved OF all pains,
and have not been
troubled since. Prior
to taking these pills
it was impossible for
me to get a full
nights sleep, but l am
not experiencing any
difficulty in this re-
spect now. Yours
truly, JoHN z. KRA-
MER, 2423 w. Main
8 ire e foreman
American Tobacco
Coz
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23
Bible PrInters, strIke.

Philadelphia, May ia strike has
been inaugurated in the Bible printing
establishment of the National Publish
ing company in this city. Sixty-fve
members of the book binders union
struck because of the refusal of the
company to pay the union scale. More
than eighty girls are idle as result of
tue book binders strike.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23
The EnqIish Language.

So far from there being any real
danger of the defilement of the Ian
guage by the profusion Of Criticisms
and Americanisms, OF Canadianisms
and Australianisms, of New leland
isms-if such exist, as no doubt they
do-English is really the most fortu-
nate of all modern tongues in that it
has so many sources of refreshment,
so varied, so remote from each other.
-Brander Matthews in Harper S
MAGAZINE
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23
Respect for aplnsters.

We in England have for some time
past recognized the social and. shall it
not be said, economic value of the
spinster. She has long since ceased
to be disparaged, and, indeed. we see
every year how our girls cling to free
dom and voluntarily constitute them
selves what but a generation ago
would have been described as hope
lesx old maids. "-Lady's Pictorial.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23
Mako . costIx eonfre.

The Bank OF Austria-Hungary has
just burned a vast accumulation of
bank notes withdrawn from circula-
ton, amounting in ali to the face
value of nearly $7O,0O0.O 900. This is
said to be the largest amount ever
represented on such an occasion.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23

The Thomas Sanitarium is the best
equipped institution in the Southwest
for the treatment of both medical and
surgical cases. Latest and most improy-
ed apparatus in the hands of able and up
to-date medical staff. DIR. Thomas gives
special. attention to diseases of women
and children and appendicitis. Resident
physicians write for particulars. Cor.
10th Sc st. Francis Ave. Wichita, Kas.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23
ABERDEENWAsH .

ADEhOEE-@ w ASH.
l had a bad pain in
my back ; 1 could
hardly walk or sit
down. l could not
write for sample, but
got a fifty-cent box
of druggist, and they
have made me all
right. No other med
icine did me any
good. = AUG. CARL
con, IS LIST St., East.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23
Professor PopuIar With studenta.

Prof. George E. Woodbury. of the
department of comparative literature
of Columbia University has been elect.
ed for the fifth consecutive year the
most popular professor at that institu-
ton by the vote of the senior class.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23
Every one who uses DOan's Kidney
Pills free trial has a good word
to say for them that's
why they are most
prominent in the
public eye.

Aching backs are eased. Hip. back, and
loin pains overcome Swelling of the
limbs and dropsy signs vanish.
They correct urine with brickdust sedi-
ment, high colored, excessive, pain in pass
ing, dribtling, frequency, bed wetting
Doan's Kidney Pills dissolve and remove
calculi and gravel. Relieve heart palpita-
ton, sleeplessness, headache, nervousness
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23
PEPsIH SYRUP CO.. llontIesIIo. ID.
Honor for Retirina ofheer.

When Gen. Ludington retired from
the quartermaster's department of the
United States army he received from
the officers who served under him a
gold and silver loving cup.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23
RANGE Of Human slal,t.

Standing on the highest mountain.
which is slightly over five miles above
sea level, man can see to a distance
Of 200 miles on a clear day. To see
objects distance of 100 miles, the
observer must be standing at q hight
of s,6s7 feet above the level Of, the
sea.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23

StorelSeepers report that the extra
quantity, together with the superior
quality, of Defiance Starch makes it
next to impossible to sell any other
brand.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23

Do Your Feet Ache and Burn7
Shake into your shoes. Aliens Foot
Ease. 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.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23
9SMAAO8NHDsmm&AaSANNNAeN0
VeNVNN v\NNNt SXSSZs NNNO. ENNNNNMs .VxNSA

Hundreds of dealers say the extra
quantity and superior quality of Def
ance Starch is fast taking place of all
other brands. Others say they cannot
sell any other starch.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23

Drink DR.. Pepper. It's good for the crav-
ing that comes with spring. tits delight
fully refreshing, healthful and invig-
Grating. At soda fountains SC per glass
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23

Don't you knox hat Defiance Starch
besides being absolutely superior to
any other, is put up 10 ounces in pack
age and sells at same price as 12-ounce
packages of other kinds
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23

am sure Pisos Cure for Consumption saved
my life three years ago.-Mrs. THos. RoBBINs'
Maple Street. Norwich. n. Y, Feb II, 1900.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23

Some men never tire of doing good
because they never do any.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23

Dealers say that as soon as custom
er tries Defiance Starch it is impossible
to sell them any other cold water
starch. 1t can be used cold or boiled.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23
DON'T SPOIL YOUR CLOTHES.

As girls grow older they think less
of dolls and more of dollars.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23

A dentist gets right down to the
root of the trouble.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23
Do Your Feet Ache and Rurn7

Wit is the wine of intellect; i'll ma
ture turns it into vinegar
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23

Look for this trade mark: THE Klean, Kool
ashes or heat. Make comfortable cooking.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23

Some people only put on their best
manners With their best clothes.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23

The may" of the political dark horse
is seldom heard in the land.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23

The canned article that goes quick.
est is dogs tail.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23

Opportunities are hard to find and
easy to lose.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-05-23

Use Red Cross Ball Blue and keep thel
white as snow. All grocers. &c. package
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-01
MORE POWER.
Efforts Being Made to Give It to II.
terstate Commerce Com
mission.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Efforts
to secure an amendemnt Of the inter-
state commerce act have begun early
this season. The interests in favor
of more power in the commission
have been pushing members of the
house committee, urging them to re-
port out their bill before the holt
days.
E. p Bacon of Milwaukee, presi-
dent of the Shippers association, says
a bill has been evolved which will
harmonic all differences of opinion.
1t is reported that the Pennsylva-
MIA railroad, which was last win
ter not entirely reconciled, is now
lined up with the shippers. The bill
which has the official sanction is one
which at present bears the name of
Representative Wanger of Pennsyl-
vania, who introduced it on the third
OF this month. 1t is substantially the
same as the Elkins bill, containing
the pooling feature desired by the
railroads and giving the commission
enlarged powers in regulating freight
rates.
Members of the interstate COM
merce commission have been asked
to state in writing their individual
opinions on the bill, for the enlight-
eminent of the congressional commit
tee. These opinions are now in the
possession of the committee.