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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
PRAISES FARMERS.
> Secretary Wilson Gives Agriculture
Its Dignified Place.
Prod acts of United States Soil Have
Paid Foreign BOndhOlders and
Shifted the Trade Balance to
Americas Side.

1SOf. OO-1 1iO SOF OASA
annual report of the present secretary
OF agriculture has been submitted to
the president. Secretary Wilson re-
views at length the production and ex-
sports of American agricultural pro-
ducts. The increase in the exports OF
farm products for the half century
ended 1901 was from STAT 100000 to
1852 200, 000-550 per cent. The exports
of farm products for the closing decade
of the last century was over 100000
900, and for 1903 over 1878, 100000, an
amount second only to that of 1901.
Although the consumption of cotton
in this country is greater than that
of any other country in the world, yet,
in addition to supplying the home mar
ket, the south exported last year over
$500, 00O, 900 pounds of cotton, worth
e317 100000.
OF grain and products, the export
exceeded in value 1921 100000, and in
the supply of animals, meats and meat
products, the value of expectation was
$211 ,00O, 900.
Discussing the balance of trade, the
secretary shows that the favorable bal
ance to the credit of this country is
due entirely to the farmers. The bal
ance of trade in favor of farm products
during the last IA years, no year ex-
cepted, aggregated $4,806, 900 900. In
products other than those of the farm,
during the same period, the balance
of trade was adverse to this country
to the extent of 1855, 900, coo. Our
farmers not only Cancelled this i'm
mense obligation, but placed $780,
600, 900 to the credit of the nation when
the books of international exchange
were balanced. He concludes that cit
Is the farmers who have paid the for
eign bondholders."
8 Reviewing the magnitude of agricul-
tural production, after giving the fig
ures of the most important crops, Mr..
Wilson states that the value of all farm
products, not fed to live stock, for
1908 considerably exceed their value
In the census year, when it was given
as. So, 742, 100000.
According to the departments in
ventory of farm animals for January
1, 1903, the value of horses was over
81, 0O0, 600, 900, and of mules nearly
5000 100000. The value of cattle of all
kinds considerably exceeded 81 300, OOO,-
900, OF sheep $16S, 900, 900, and of hogs
'$365 ,000, 900.
Secretary Wilson reports a satisfac.
tory development of the beet-sugar in
dustry. In 1896, 1920 tons of sugar
were made and year ago 900 tons.
Careful estimates put the present crop
at about 100000 tons. The growing OF
seed in the United States of a superior
quality is assured. He concludes that
the industry is now we'll established.
An increase of nearly 10000 is shown
In the number of places receiving fore
casts by telephone without expense tc
the government, thus securing a rapid
extension of weather information
among progressive agriculturists.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
Over 500 Cases of Typhoid.

Butler, Pa, Nov. 3O.-Since Septem-
Der Is this town has had 1850 cases
of typhoid fever and % deaths. This
place has 10000 inhabitants. The state
board Of health Investigated Saturday
the cause of the unusual conditions and
issued a statement at night in which
they say that the cause is the pollution
of the water used in the greater part
of the borough. The pollution is trace
able to cases of typhoid fever near
Thorn Run dam, the reservoir of the
Butler Water company.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
Report on the Kansas Mutual.

Topeka, Kan, Dec. 1.-The report
of the actuaries Of the Kansas Mutual
Insurance company was filed with the
federal court here yesterday. 1t shows
that the surplus of the company liable
for distribution in two annual pay
ments for the reduction of premiums
amounts to $24 $685.. However, there
are certain debts to be paid from this
fund which will reduce the amount to
less than $4,000. In addition to this
surplus there is the bonus of $101,-
184.01, to be paid by the Illinois Life
Insurance company to the policy hold
ers Of the old Kansas Mutual Life
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
Pardoned through Alice Roosevelt.

New York, Dec. lin obtaining the
pardon of George Galbert," a convict.
who in reality is George Caldwell. q
member of a prominent Kentucky fam
lily, President Roosevelt for the fourth
time has used his influence to aid the
Caldwell family. His friendship for
the Caldwells and their relatives is
said to be due to the influence of his
daughter Alice, who is a friend of
Katharine Caldwell, sister of George
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
Accidentally Shot His Sleeping Father.

Lawton, Ok, Dec. IN. B. Craw-
ford, who resides three miles north
west Of Elgin was accidentally shot
and instantly killed by his son Henry.
on Sunday afternoon. Mr.. Crawford
had fallen asleep on the bed and had
drawn a newspaper over his face. His
son came and was cleaning a 45-caliber
revolver, when it was discharged with
fatal results. The family came to Ok
lah oma from Gentry county, Mo.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
Fatal Explosion Near Carthage.

Carthage, Mo-, Dec. IA part Of the
Independent Powder company's plant
KNOWN as the mix house, located five
miles southwest of Carthage, blew up
1t three o'clock yesterday afternoon,
instantly killing the two mixers, Les
;er Ridge and Bert Cobb, and serious
ty, if not fatally, injuring Joe Gahney,
elmer Bowers, Henry Sumner and
Charles Newton. Ridge and Cobb re-
Gently came here from Emporium, Pa
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
Railroad Store Rooms Burned.

Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe store
rooms of the bridge and building de-
partment have burned. Much material
and tools were destroyed. The fire is
supposed to have started from a spark
from a passing freight engine.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
Reliance Elevator Burned.

lance elevator near the corner of Gui-
notte and Monroe avenues in the East
bottoms was destroyed by fire last
midnight. The loss is estimated at
$4,000, partly covered by insurance.
The loss includes the building, $50, 900.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
Kansas Cfty-Lexinston Line.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. Renewed
efforts are being made by the McGrew
syndicate, of Lexington, Mo-, to get
street car connection with Kansas
City. The Metropolitan Street railway
is willing to take the McGrew line pas
sengers at the city limits or at indie
pendence. The McGrew line is to be
built for the coal-carrying trade
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
Kansas Won Exciting Game

Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. 27.-In an ex-
citing contest in which neither team
scored a touchdown Kansas university
defeated Missouri university in their
thirteenth annual Thanksgiving game
by the score of 5 to 0. Kansas made
the only score of the game three min
utes before the game was called in
the last half with place kick for goal
from the 40-yard line.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
Miss Morrison to BE an Oreanist.

Lansing, Kan, Nov. 28.-Miss Jessie
Morrison, serving a sentence of 25
years in the Kansas penitentiary for
the murder of Mrs. Olin Castle in Ell
dorado, is to become the organist in
the womens chapel. She is receiving
musical instruction from Miss Fugate,
the matrOn
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
Two Students. Lives Lost I'm a Fire.

Webster City, Ia, Dec. AT, an
early hour yesterday morning the main
building of the Jewell Lutheran col
lege burned to the ground. Two stu
dents are dead as a result The loss
will be $4,000. The dead are: Bur-
ION Melang, of Williams, Ia, and JUL
us Peterson, of Redwing, MINI. The
fire was not discovered until the blaze
was we'll under Roadway. The build
ing is outside of the fire limits.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
Dakota Divorces Invaiid.

Des Moines, Ia, Dec. Judge
James A. Howe, OF the district court,
held that a decree granted under the
Dakota divorce statutes, If it is proven
the nonresident litigant resides there
merely for the purpose Of securing a
divorce, is null and void
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
DON'T NEED OUTSIDE HELP.
Cyrus LeIand's Only Ambition Is to BE
Reelected Representative In the Leg
islature frem Doniphan County.

Topeka, Kan, Dec. Cyrus Leland
has denied the report that he is can
didate for the Office of United States
pension commissioner. He said: 81
am not a candidate to succeed Mr..
Ware at Washington and would moi
have the place under any circum.
stances. The only Office care to hold
is that of representative from Doni-
phan county and do not need outside
help to get that
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
List of Football Casualties.

Chicago, Dec. Nineteen lives were
lost on the gridiron during the season
of 1908. One boy was driven insane
from injuries. Thirteen players were
severely injured, some of them being
disabled for life. The number of
minor but painful accidents goes into
the hundreds and the list Of the Sc
verely injured necessarily also is in
complete
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
Gov. Dockery Appotnts a Judee

Jefferson City, Mo-, Nov. 30.-Gov
Dockery has announced the appoint
ment of Alexander H. Waller, of Mo-
berly, as judge of the Ninth judicial
circuit of Missouri, to fill the vacancy
by the recent death of Judge John A
Hockaday of Fulton, Mo-, who died
recently in ST. Louis.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
,Iob.on want. a big Navy.

Washington, Dec. Former Com
mander Richmond P. Hobson, of the
navy, has prepared bill which he
has requested Representative Wiley, OF
Alabama, to introduce in the house or
the converting of the regular session
for the purpose, as he says, of making
the United States the first naval power
of the world during the next IS years
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
Resnme Relations with serxia.

Washington, Dec. 1.-The United
States government has given directions
looking TO the recognition of King
Peter, of Servia. Mr.. Jackson already
has received his credentials as minis
ter of the United States to Belgrade.
The fact that Jackson also is minister
to Greece and Roumania is said to &C.
count for the delay in establishing re.
lations with SerVia.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
800. 900 Fire at Hi1I City. Kan.

Hill City, Kan, Nov. 28-The greater
portion of the south side of town was
destroyed by fire that started at day
light Among the total losses are the
Farmers and Merchants bank, the AL
lance store, G. A. Webster's hardware
store, the Masonic hall, the Coder Dry
Goods store and the Office of D. J. Han
ma, lieutenant governor. The damage
will exceed 100000.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
The Investigation of Gen. Wood.

Washington, Dec. Maj. Gen.
Brooke, retired, former governor of
Cuba, yesterday gave testimony before
the senate committee ON military af-
fairs which charged characterization
against Gen. Wood. At the close of
Gen. Brooke's testimony member
of the committee said that it is prob
able Gen. Wood will have to return
from the Philippines and testify.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
CoxvIes Commands the Missouri.

Washington, Dec. Capt w. s
Cowles. brother-in-law of Presiden
Roosevelt, has left the post of assist
ant chief of the bureau of navigation
navy department, to assume command
of the Missouri, the newest American
battleship at Norfolk.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04


Washington, Dec. LIT is not ex-
pected that a vigorous effort will be
made at the approaching regular ses-
sion of congress to enact proposed
Philippine tariff legislation. 1t is I'M
derstood that such strenuous opposi-
ton has developed to proposed legisla-
ton that it was deemed advisable by
the leaders in both houses and in the
senate not to precipitate tariff fight
on the eve of a presidential campaign.
but to postpone the matter at least I'M
til the short session of this congress.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
Object to ouantrelrs Bones.

Topeka, Kan, Dec. There is said
to be a great deal of dissatisfaction
among Kansans over the action Of
the state historical society in placing
on exhibition in the state museum the
bones of William Quantrell.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
VIII Not Remove Summers Now.

Washington, Nov. 2S.-District At
torney Summers, of Omaha, will not at
present be removed from his place in
the government service. He will re.
turn to Omaha at once, where he will
have charge of the case against Senator
Dietrich, and he will not be interfered
with in any way by the department at
Washington.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
Drake University Gets $50. 900.

Des Moines, Ia, Dec. 1.-The last
will and testament of the late Gen
Francis NJ. Drake, ex-governor of Iowa.
was produced here yesterday by the
Des Moines cOnsistory, of which he
was a member. He leaves all his prop
yrty to his six children, with the ex-
ception of $4,000, which he bequeaths
to Drake university, of Des Moines
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
Croker Wants Bryan Again.

London, Dec. AT the conference
between William Jennings Bryan and
Richard Croker in London Wednes-
day, Mr.. Croker strongly urged Mr..
Bryan to strive for the democratic
nomination for president again. He
assured Mr.. Bryan of his utmost sup
COrt
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
Typhoon Kills Many Cinnamon

Victoria, B. c., Dec. 1.-Advices
were received from south China by the
steamer Athenian Of the loss of thou
sands of lives as a result of the de-
struction of several hundred fishing
junks in a typhoon off Swallow. The
havoc was awful when the gale swept
down on the Chinese vessels.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
Want Better Railroad Facilities

Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. 29--The
Commercial club has begun az ag-
gressive campaign to compel the rail-
roads entering Kansas City to provide
better transportation facilities and
handle freight promptly and satisfac-
tOrily.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
Found Guilty of Beating a Pupil.

Baltimore, Nd, Dec. Edmund
Cabler, superintendent of the Balti-
more manual school, was found guilty
yesterday of cruelty beating a boy in
mate and was fined SIS and costs by the
court. There were two lengthy trials
with scores Of witnesses and the costs
will amount to So 0O0
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
Frisco Depot at Parsous Robhea.

Parsons, Kan, Dec. burglars
cracked the safe in the Frisco railway
station here early Monday with nitro
glycerin and escaped with 5000 in
drafts. 800 in money and $50 worth of
jewelry.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
Negro to Represent Harvard.

Boston, Dec. Ferdinand Morton,
a cOlored boy, will represent Harvard
in her annual debate with Yale in
place of T. H. Reed, of Allston, Mass.
whose health has been worn out by
studies.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
Kansas Eight-HOur Law Upheld.

Washington, Dec. 1.-The United
States supreme court has affirmed the
constitutiOnality of the eight-hour law
of the state of Kansas regulating labor
on public works. Justice Harlan said
in handing down the opinion of the
court that if the statute is mischievous
the responsibility rests with the legis-
lators and not with the courts.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
Handsome Home for Masons.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 1.-The new
Scottish Rite cathedral, at Fifteenth
street and Troost avenue, which when
completed will be one Of the most
beautiful buildings in Kansas City, OF
even in the west, will be ready for ded-
ication about January Is.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
To boom Neville for Goxeruor.

Jefferson City, NO., Dec. 1.-Greene,
Dallas and Morgan county republicans
ire trying to give impetus to a move
nent looking to securing for Judge
James T. Neville, of Springfield, the
republican gubernatorial nomination.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
Rib Penetrated His Lung.

Leavenworth, Kan, Nov. 2S.-Wil-
liam c. Sheet, a carpenter. was work
ing on the bottling works when part
of the roof gave away and he fell,
striking an old barrel Seven of
Sheetz's ribs were broken. One pene-
trated the lungs
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
Cb,caeo-st. Louis Canal.

washington, Dec. 1.-Representa
tive Lorimer. of Illinois. has chosen
q new field for his endeavors in the
house of representatives. He will
make "a fight for a ship canal between
Chicago and st. Louis.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
New Cburch at NIoberlv. Mo,

Moberly, Mo-, Dec. 1.-The new
Methodist Episcopal church, of which
Rev. I. F. Lusk is pastor, was dedicated
Sunday. Bishop John w. Hamilton
preached morning and evening. The
church cost $4,000.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
Acuuits OkIahoma EDITOR.

Cordell, Ok, Dec latter being
out IS hours, the jury returned a YER
dict of not guilty in the case of Editor
While, of the Cor0ell Beacon, charged
with numbering James Johnson.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
Brooklyn Acsdemy of Music Burned.

New York, Dec. 1.-The historic
Academy of Music, the largest theateT
in Brooklyn, was completely consumed
yesterday by fire which is believed tc
have been caused by an explosion in
the building. The loss was estimated
at $500, 600
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04

Boom Cannon for Vice President. -
Washington, Nov. 2s-SOme mem
hers of the Illinois congressional dele
cation are hard at work booming
Speaker Cannon for the vice presi
Dental nomination
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
DcIareed to BE InaanP.

New York, Dec. 1.-Charles Theison,
who was arrested for. writing rambling
letters to President Roosevelt, was
yesterday declared insane and trans
ferred from Bellevue hospital to the
Manhattan state hospital at Islip, l. I.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
Missouri Child Fell on Hot Stove.

Nevada, Mo-, Dec. 1.-The five-year-
old daughter of Oscar Kennedy, OF
Walker, was burned by falling upor
a hot stove. She ran into the yard
with her clothes ablaze. She is in 8
dangerous condition.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
Editor Howe for Conprsss.

Atchison, Kan, Dec LIT is be-
lieved that E. w. Howe, editor of the
Atchison Globe, will enter the First
district race for congress against
Charles Curtis Howe has never been
known as a republican.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04

A large collection of Philippine relics
has been donated the University of
Kansas by J. W. Ozias. company II.
Twentieth Kansas
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04

Berlin, Dec. 1.-Disquieting reports
about Emperor Williams condition
have been current for two days. The
vocal cords are permanently injured
it is asserted, and at best the emperor
can never fully recover his voice.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
Found Guilty of Violating Election Laws.

Found Guilty OF VIOiatfng E1ectIOn Laws.
Chicago, Nov. 30.-A verdict of
guilty was returned yesterday in the
case of Alderman John J. Brennan and
his two political friends, Charles Nc
earle and Herbert E. Kent, who have
been On trial for violations of the cleo
lion laws during the judicial election
last June
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
Slew Hi. Daughter's Betrayer.

Sedalia, Mo-, Dec. Frank T.
Dunton shot and killed Emil Meyers
here yesterday afternoon In August
last Dunton's daughter committed sui
eide, leaving a note charging Emil
Meyers with her betrayal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
Oklahoma nIilIiner Kills Herself.

Guthrie, Ok, Dec. From LegeI
is reported the suicide By shooting of
Miss Vera Plummer, aged %, employed
as a milliner in Leger.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
French Labor to BE Represented.

Paris, Nov. 29.-The chamber of
deputies has unanimously adopted a
credit of SAC, 1000, to permit the partici-
patton of the French labor organiza-
lions in the exposition at St. Louis.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04

Columbia, Mo-, Dec. because OF
inability to secure coal for heating
purposes all departments of the Mis-
souri, university were closed yesterday
and will remain closed several days.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
Texas Sheriff Kills Saloon Man.

Big Springs, Tex, Nov. 29.-E. r.
Wheat. a saloon man, was shot and
stantly killed by Sheriff ]. A. Baggett,
who was trying to make an arrest.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
R-x,, I.cc,,.., w,,h -x.,e-.

London, Nov. 29.-William J. Bryan
.1nched with Joseph Chamberlain at
Highbury Saturday and went to Dub
lin at night.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
Fire at Neosbo Rapids, Kan.

Effe HE NeOHuO hHpIuDs A8Hs
Neosho Rapids, Kan, Nov. %
Three buildings, the post Office,
butcher shop and a general store,
burned last night. It Is thought the
fire was iHcendiary.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
Many Horses and Mules burned.


Warrensburg, Mo-, Dec. 1.-Shock's
livery barn, % horses and AZ mules
burned here. Snoddy's machine shor
and the NJ. E. (south) parsonage. also
burned.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04
FaIIine Tree Broks Child,s Neck.

year-old son of Robert Treadway was
.silled by a falling tree In Plymouth
township. The child's neck was
broken.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-04

Charged with Killing StspbrOeher.
Norman, Ok, Nov. 29.-Ephraim
Martin, aged Is, is under arrest here
charged with the murder of his step
broth er, Frank Talley.