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Woodruff County news., 1903-04-16
Indications of Oil.

Indications of oil have been found in Searcy county. Workmen un- covered some black limestone rocks, in which were number of pockets containing oil. When a match was applied to the oil it readily ignited. After the rocks were removed from the ground they retained distinct odor of oil.
Woodruff County news., 1903-04-16

The Whitley bill, prohibiting the without the state has been passed by both houses of the legislature and signed by Governor Davis. The bill in full is as follows:
 Section 1. That hereafter it shall be unlawful for any person, corporation or company to purchase or have in posses sion for barter, exchange or sale or to expose for barter exchange or sale, or to sell any buck, doe, fawn, or any part thereof, or any wild turkey or pinnated grouse, commonly called prairie chick en, or any quail, sometimes called Vir- ginia partridge, or any other kind of game, wild fowls or birds whatsoever within this state, except bear rabbits and squirrels.
 Sec 2. That it shall be unlawful for any railroad company, express com pany, steamboat company or other com pany or any private person to export, ship, remove or carry from this state any game of any kind whatsoever.
 Sec. 3. Any person, corporation or company violating any of the provis- ions of this act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be fined in any sum not less than ten nor more than one hundred dollars for each separate offense.
 Sec. 4. That all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby re- pealed, and this act shall take effect and be in force from and after its pas sage.
Woodruff County news., 1903-04-16
Negro LyncAed In Court Yard.

John Turner, a negro, was lynched hy a mob at Warren, for an alleged attempted criminal assault upon Mrs. w. H. Medley, a white woman, at her home few miles from that city. The negro was identified by Mrs. Medley and the following night the mob took him from his cell in the county jail and hanged him to tree in the court house yard Turner is said to have confessed to the crime just before he vas hanged.
Woodruff County news., 1903-04-16
FRIDAY, APRIL 10.

The King antitrust bill amended so as to exempt labor organizations and not to go into effect until. January l 1904,s passed the house by vote of 75 to 10. A bill providing for convention to form a new. state constitution. was indefinitely postponed in the house.
 The senate concurred in the house amendments to Senator Prices world s fair appropriation bill
 Both branches of the legislature ad- journed until Monday morning in order to visit Hot Springs the following day.
 The Senate.
 A messenger from the governor an nounced that he had signed $. B. 40 (King) increasing the powers of the railroad commission and s. E. 253 (Lo- gam providing for the protection of fish.
 S. B. 13S (CaldwelD providing for the appointment of deputy prosecuting at torneys, passed.
 A motion pending to reconsider the vote by which the Hale drainage bill passed, was taken up. The motion was lost, 10 to 16.
 H. B. 51 (Hooker), increasing the pay for labor on public highways from 75 cents to $1 per day, was passed.
 H. B. 472 (KeeD, amending the local option law affecting Newport, was laid on the table.
 OeIdtOr fTlce called up B. D. fZ, the worlds fair appropriation bill, the sem ate having reconsidered the vote by which the bill failed to pass The house amendments to the bill were read and adopted by a two-thirds vote.
 H. H. S3 (Chrisp). creating board of pardons, consisting of the governor secretary of state and attorney general, was called up and made special order for the following Friday
 H. B. 146. giving cities of the first and second class the right to regulate the building of houses within the fire limits. was passed
 Senator Rison called up MT. Toney's bill, regulating the crossing of street cars over railroad tracks. The bill passed without opposition.
 At 3:30 the senate adjourned until 9;S0 o'clock Monday morning.
 The House.
 II. B. 75 (Garrett). providing for a constitutional convention for the purpose of forming new state constitution. was taken up. A motion to indefinitely postpone the bill was carried.
 Judge Keith introduced a bill abolish ing all college fraternities or Creek letter societies, whether secret or other wise.
 H. B. 3SS, prohibiting anyone from buying intoxicants from unknown per sons in prohibition districts, passed.
 MT. Perry called up s. B. l, the anti trust bill. MT. Moore of Newton moved to amend by striking out the section which provides that the sale. delivery or disposition of any goods made by trust contrary to the provisions Of the act is unlawful and contrary to public policy. The amendment was lost. The bill passed-75 to 10. The members voted as follows:c
 Ayes-Apple. Atkins. Bell. Bevill. Bird. Bradley. Briant. Burk, Campbell of Randolph. Cate. Chappell, Chambers, Chrisp, Clement, Cooke of Phillips,
Woodruff County news., 1903-04-16
Fears of Foul Play

l.. w. Thompson, of Kinnie, has mysteriously disappeared and fears of foul play are entertained by his relatives. No news of the missing man has been received since he left his home March II, ostensibly to go to DeValls Bluff. He told his wife he would return the following day.
Woodruff County news., 1903-04-16
THURSDAY, APRIL g.

means persented four reports upon the investigation of the charges preferred against Governor Davis by the members of the penitentiary board. A report signed by Messrs. Rowland and Futrell, making no recommendations, was adopted.
Woodruff County news., 1903-04-16
WEDNESDAY. APRIL g.

Mir Merriman's bill appropriating $1,- ,000 for the completion of the state capitol building passed the senate with out amendment.
 Senator Prices Worlds Fair bill fail ed to pas in the senate. the president holding that a thirds majority was necessary for its passage: The house considered the state university appro- rriation bill and struck out the items of $10.000 for a gymnasium and $o,000 for a summer school, besides reducing other items.
Woodruff County news., 1903-04-16
TUESDAY. APRIL 2.

In the senate the Can't bill seeking to prevent the practice of drumming at Hot Springs was passed. The Hale drainage bill was also passed by the senate.
 The antitrust bill was again up in the house and consideration of amend ments consumed about half the days session. An amendment was adopted providing that the bill take effect Jam uary 1 1904.
 The Hill bill constituting certain state officials board of commissioners to manage the penitentiary and state charitable institutions was defeated in the house.
Woodruff County news., 1903-04-16
The Senate.

Senator Butt called up H. B. 133 CHarris), which provides that where the general road law of 1899 is adopted road overseers shall be elected by the people and not appointed by the county judge. and fixing a bond for the road overseer at $f,0o0. The bill was de- feated.
 H. B. 262 (Baskin), requiring the weights Of grain. chops. bran. meal and Hour to be stamped upon each sack. barrel or package containing the same. passed without dissenting vote.
 Senator Gray called up H. B. 342 (GantD, providing for the punishment of physicians for deception or other un- professional conduct. MT. Witt ex- plained that the bill was intended to give relief to residents and visitors of Hot Springs. The bill passed.
 Fl. B. All tMatheny), providing regu- lations whereby surety companies may become sueties upon official bonds, was passed.
 The Mears mussei fishing bill was taken up
 Senator King explained that the bill was an act to amend the bill passed in March which by mistake prohibited the use of the device known as the l'crowfoot." The bill passed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-23
Jurors.

The following have been drawn as
jurors for 1.-THE November term of the
District court:
John R. Lindsay, Albion.
c. J. McNalley I"
Joseph Hitchman, Cheyenne.
Louis Tipperman, Comanche.
Geo. Barrow
Geo. Buckbee
D. E. Howard, Fairview.
H. ]. Mullen "
]. M. Livesay, Grant.
Thos. Pizinger ="
Jos. Schneider
Edward Baier q"
Robt. Doonan, Homestead.
John Base, Liberty.
H. A. Lille, Pawnee Rock.
M. L. Harrison, South Bend.
j. F. Neither, Walnut.
D. M. Woodburn, Great Bend City
]. ]. Feuch :"
Thomas Leek I"
VIM. Bolinger Z"
E. B. Russell 1"
j. A. McHafie
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-23

John Trump went to Wellington
Kansas, last Friday,gwhere he has
secured good position with large
plumbing establishment.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-23

We have employed more help, to
meet the growing demand for our
goods. The New BAKERY.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-23

WANTED-A girl to do general
house work in a family of three. P. O.
Box "a. Mrs. H. L. WOODBURY..
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-23

For SALE-4S0 acres 1 mile south
of town. Fine stock and Alfalfa
farm. Also my house blocks east
of Court House. II. FOUCH.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-23

B. H. Morgan of Leavenworth,
called last week to secure the DEMO
Graf for 1904, SO that he may keep
posted on Barton county affairs.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-23

Mrs. Jim Butler, of Hoisington,
was among the north side visitors to
the picnic; she also visited the family
| OF D. G. Luse.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-23

Chas. Mausolf, on Saturday last,
shipped his household goods and
stock tosAlbany, Lynn county, Ore
gon. The DEMOCRAT will keep him
posted on Barton county-until he
comes bhck.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-23

For anything in the line of barber
supplies, call on the Barnett Barbe
Supply Co., phone 213.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-23

REMOVED have moved my Office
to my residence, 2 blocks southeast
of the square, first street east of
Lutheran church. Phone No. PIP.
DIR. w. H WHITE
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-23

Dick Glissman and youngest son
returned this week from a business
trip to Kansas City. Dick, Jr. says
that Dick, Sr. behaved himself very
nicely while at the metropolis.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-23
!. ". KILL I @ n
Dealer In Real Estate
Eminence, Finney County kas.

Improved Ranches and Farm combined of to 40
sections, some of them watered by never fail ng
springs in the Pawnee Valley and and adjacent thereto
200 quarter sections of fine Alfalfa, Wheat andgrazng
Lands for sale in the Pawnee Valley and ADJACENT
territory.
You have made money on your investments in lands
in Barton County. You repeat your experience
by investing cheap lands here while they are cheap
people and the Wheat Belt
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-23

Hot Chile, the kind that make,
you want more-the most elegant
cold weather dish made, Mcconnell
& EWing'S.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-23

I have Canon City, Maitland,
Wier City, Trinidad or Territory
Coal, for thershing or domestic use
all you want, at prices to meet all
competition. A. H. SCHAEFFER.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-23

Are you '.from Missouri" Go and
see the Missouri Girl, at the opera
house, on the evening of the Goth
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-23

Elmer Brodie, H. D. Back anc
John Grant were Ellinwood bushes:
men in town Tuesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-23

Regular services at the Presbyter-
ian church on Sunday morning and
evening. On Sunday evening Rev.
Jolly will speak on the subject, GLOW
to Get Along Peacefully With Your
Fellow Man." A cordial invitation
extended to everyone.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-23

LADIES' will have nice selec-
ton of choice. houseplants,-potted-
at the DEMOCRAT, Office, west of post
office, on SATURDAY, which I will sell
at Bankrupt Prices" Have not room
to keep them all over winter. Call
early and make your selections.
Mrs. ELLA M. STOKE.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-23

Coal-All you want, and at price
as low as any place, at A. H
SCHAEFFER
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-23

Geo. Thatcher IS building a new
barn on the site where the old one
faded away.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-23

R. c. Baily was up from the Okla
homa country last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-23

For SALE-One good Round Gal
Stove.-Mrs. S. H. Luttrell.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-23

Those neither tardy nor absent.
Ethel Giles Helen Hays
Addie Haight Beatrice Rush
Vera Schopper Rosa Sloniger
Lula Walker Erna Zutavern
Ruth Smith Ivan Collins
Harold Crawford Earl Epperson
Eddie Frank Willie Gage
Herbert Hano Warren Hestwood
Willie Johnson Karl Morrison
Joe Triplett
L. MAE JONES, Teacher.
Chocolate, the finest made, at Nc
Cornell & Ewing's.
For SALE-One good Round Oak
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-04-21
HOUSE.
Continued from Page ~

But. where citizen labor cannot be OBJ
tanned. officials have been allowed the
latitude Of employing Asiatic labor
rather than that the work should stop.
mo specific instructions to my
knowledge have been issued TO the
Kona Road Board, authorizing this
step. during the incumbency OF the
present Superintendent, but | am in
formed that such discretion was con-
ferred by former administrations
The Department has been. guided to
great extent by the local officials in
this matter. and II is believed that not
only is preference given to citizen labor
but that Asiatic labor is absolutely ex-
cluded where other labor is obtainable.
The labor performed by Mr.. Bruner
Is under contract and while the De-
partment is not Informed as to the
character OF It, presume Mr.. Bruner
has encountered the same difficulties
In selection as has Mr.. Low and ths
Kona Road Board.
Here follows a long list OF the labor
employed on the completion of the
road from Huehue to the boundary OF
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-04-21
Il. 0. HALL s. SON, l. d.

provision that not more than one per
cent of taxes should be paid Replying
TO the remark Of Senator Brown, he
said not only would members who
voted against this bill be cursed but
they would be showed under at next
election.
On a show Of hands the report was
adopted. the bih to be read third time
tomorrow night.
Wages Exemption.
I On motion of Senator Baldwin the
House bill for the exemption of lab
orers wages from execution, etc, was
taken from the table and placed on the
order of the day.
HiIo Park Bill.
/ The bill defeating to the county OF
East Hawaii certain lands for park
and other public purposes was read a
third time.
/ Senator McCandless. on a motion to
pass the bill. moved that the area be
cut down TO 200 acres. This would be
big enough for the next thousand years.
There was nothing to interfere with
the building even of brick edifices on
the rock foundation.
Senator Dickey objected that the
amendment did not give metes and
bounds as the bill did.
Senator Cecil Brown asked If part OF
the area would not be valuable for
wharf extension.
! Senator Woods answered in the at.
firmative.
Senator MCCandless. whose previous
motion was lost, now moved to strike
out certain lines covering waterfront
portions. lie argued that the United
States was being asked to build u
. breakwater at Hilo ana for that pur-
pose would need the lana.
The motion lost and the bill passed
third reading by the following vote:
Ayes-Achi. Brown j. r, Isenberg,
Kaiue, Kalauokalani Kaohi. Nakapaa-
hu Paris, -Woods-9.
Noes-Baldwin, Brown c., Dickey,
McCandless, Wilcox.
Insurance Bill Tabled.
The bill requiring of insurance COM
Danies doing business in this Territory
W N'pOoiN SsbEVVV - % bohhn was ldlh
on the table. Senator McCandless was
the mover and Senator Baldwin the
seconder The reason was that the In
surance bill already passed furnished
adequate protection against bogus cons
Germs.
smppins Bill.
The bill giving steamship companies
and other common carriers powers Of
foreclosure. sale and lien on unclaimed
freight passed first reading. only Sem
Htor Dickey voting no.
Medical Bill.
The bill making II a misdemeanor,
punishable OF six months imprison-
ment or 800 fine, to practice medicine
without a license, passed third read
ing. The following votes were record
ed against IT. Kaiue, Kalauokalani,
Kaohi. McCandless and Woods. Sem
ator Cecil Brown changed his vote
from no to aye.
lnquests.
The bill relating to CorOner's in
quests passed third reading unanimous
ly. 1t repeats certain laws on the sub.
ject made obsolete by later legislation.
Recess from ll:54 TO 2p. m.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-04-21
SAILING TO-DAY.

o. & o. S. S. Gaelic, Finch, for the
Orient, at . p. M.
Stmr. Claudine, Parker, for Maui
ports, at y. m.
Stmr. w. G. Hall Thompson, for Ma
wiliwili, Koloa, Eleele and Hanapepe,
ut y. IN.
Stmr lie Au Hou. Tullett, for Ka-
paa, Kilauea, Kalihiwai and Hanalel.
at 8 p. m.
Stmr Noeau. Petersen, for Lahaina,
Kaanapali, Honokaa and Kukuihaele.
at ) y. M.
Stmr Waialeale, Mosher. for Homo
kaa, at 8 p. m.
Stmr Niihau. Thompson, for Ana
hola, Ahukini and Hanamaulu, at >
p. N.
Stmr. Kauai, Bruhn, for Honuapo
and Punaluu. at p. III.
Case. schr. Eclipse, Townsend, for
Mui ports, at 8 p. m.
Schr. Moi Wahine, Kuanene, for Ha.
makua ports. at 3 p. m.
Am. schr. Admiral. White, for San
Francisco, at 2 b. m.
o. d D. S. s. Doric. Smith, for San
Francisco, probably sail late tonight.
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Vi 'ne ieirI'ols shai' pe eN-on'cio
iheH'pe' Vi 9aiu 'o",u' WIN 'ne sainv
po"eIs anu uu''es herein pIeseiioeo
ior tue o'ner ihehDers vi sara noaru'
Except as o'ner"ise hereih pro'iueu'
ohe VI sa'u COMMISSIONER sn"ii pe
"ppoih'eu " hoiu oNi'e III one year
que io' wv 'e"'H' o"e io' '"'ee se"iS'
ohe ioi lo", ye"la' "h" one io' h'e
'eaIS from January ISL i'Vt'
rug committee recommends emu, mat 'he
Do%'u pe emitted W 'ir'eiins eApenSee
"ilnin the le ,i. Mheh actually GU
b"seu III business ie'"'i's " tue "oiN
VI 'he coiiiii'Ss'on
Nihons other 'nihss, Tue 'oaru ID
s"Po"eieu W ih"ue ru'eS anu iesuia-
.'OHS anu W aNienu 'ne S"''e iioin o'ne
" '''he !" men uiScIet'oh' suDIee' "
'ne "ppio,"i Vi 'ne uo'eiHo', ioi anu
niNs tue in.t ou"otioh' 'r"nspoi'
'"'ioh anu piopasa'ion Vi 'iees' sh'ups'
""u P''"''' anu '"o p'e"'' 'a''on' P''
ss eN sl "nu u'i'i.a''oh "
anu toieS' ie'e' reS' "o'n hatui
u anu ai'iHSiaiI ioi the puhl auliHc,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-04-21

South Kohala, the recapitulation Of
which is as follows:
Amt Pd. Amt. Pd.
Citizen. Aslatics.
Completion Huehue
road .........S3, $500 $S,49l.60
Roads, North Kona. 5,394.40 1,443.65
Repairs Kailua to
Keeauhou-kai $500. 1850 ......
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-04-21
THE OLD HOMESTEAD"

Saturday night seats for the Old
Homestead were placed on sale this
morning, II the play proves the sue
cess 1t promises on Thursday. the end
of the week house will undoubtedly
bring out an equally large crowd.
The dress rehearsal, scenes, players
and also the musicians takes place this
evening at the opera house, being the
final presentation before Thursdays
performance.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-04-21

The Amphritrite is coaling today
with the supply purchased from the
lnter-lsland Steam Navigation Co.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-04-21
DEPARTED.

Monday, April 20.
Stmr. Lehua. Napala, for Molokai
ports.
Tuesday, April 81.
Stmr. Kinau. Freeman, for Hilo and
way ports, at II III.
Am. bk Albert, Turner, for San
Francisco. at 1l:45 a. m.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-04-21
ARRIVED.

Monday. April 90.
Am. schr. Blakely, Bauman, 45 days
from nitrate ports.
Tuesday, April 81.
q. & 0. S. S. Gaelic, Finch, from San
Francisco. at 1880 a. m.
Stmr. Helene, Nicholson, from Ha-
makua ports, at 1l:45 n. m.
o. & o. S. S. Doric, Smith, from the
Orient. al | d. m.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-04-21

Weather Bureau. Punahou, April p
Temperature - Morning minimum
&C: midday maximum, 10.
Barometer at 9 a. m, 5000, steady.
Rainfall, .0S.
Dew Point. GO.
Humidity at 3 a. m, 6S per cent.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-04-21
NEW . TO-DAY
NOTICE.

DIR. NJ. ]. ]. Mailer de Routon, Den.
fist, will leave Honolulu Tuesday,
April 21st for a months absence.
2436.3t
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-04-21

New moon, 27th. $40 a. IN.
Tides from the United States Coas'
and Geodetic Survey Tables.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1903-08-24
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
Transmit ssIssppl Congress Finishes
Work and Adjourns.

Seattle, Wash. Aug. 24.-The Trans
mississippi Congress has adjourned
after passing the following resolu'
tions:
Favoring statehood for Oklahoma
and Indian territory combined, ter
ritorial fish hatchery to be estab'
lished on the Fraser river; closer
trade relations with Canada; placing
the consular service under civil serv'
ice; also resolutions relating to for,
estry. irrigation, public lands and the
Improvement of rivers and harbors; /;
favoring an appropriation OF $l.0O0,OOO
for the Lewis a. Clarke exposition at
Portland; roads and bridges in Alaska:
recommending Transmississippi man
for the bureau of manufactures; rec
ommending a man from the same dis
t,ict for place on the interstate
commerce commission; approving
plan for canal connecting Puget
sound and Lake Washington at Sc
attic: favOring more stringent pure
food laws; the ST. Louis exposition
and differential of 4 per cent In IA
yor OF Pacific coast bidders on battle
ships; protesting against further ex
tension OF forest reserves In Washing
ton; recommending the construction
of an isthmian canal; favoring The
Hague tribunal as a court or last re
sort and discountenancing the sale OF
large tracts OF Philippine lands and
the introduction of coOlie labor, into
those islands.
The only fights made In the congress
were on the statehood question OF OK
lahoma and the resolution dealing
with the Philippines. The latter reso-
lution as originally introduced was
against the tariff question.
THE congress tabled the whole mat.
far after heated debate. Then the
resolution was amended to deal win
the land question and the INTRODUCTION
of coolie labor only. and was passed