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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
GRAND JURY |ND|CTS Ten
One The Largest Cattle Breeder
And Owner In The World.
FOR FENCING PUBLIC LAND.

Omaha, Dec ls.-The United States
grand jury, in it's first partial report,
returned ten indictments against
ranchmen for unlawfully fencing pub
lie lands
Each of the ten indictments in the
land fencing cases contains three
counts, and all arc similarly drawn.
They charge, first, erecting fence in
violation of the law pertaining to gov
ernment land; second. maintaining
said fences, and third, obstructing
passage across government lands
The illegal fencing of these lands
was brought to the attention of the
interior department several mon tbs
ago. About 700 ranchmcn were said to
have fenced in about 5000, 600 acres.
Among the largest of these was that
of tie Nebraska Land and Fencing
Company, of which Bartlett Richards
was president. His range extends over
more than 200, 900 acres and is about
100 miles long.
dividual cattle breeder and owner in
the world, and is rated as man of
immense wealth. During the summer
he has resided on his ranch near Elss-
worth, Ncb., and in the winter at
Santa Barbara, Cali, where he is now
living.
The law under which the intlict-
ments were drawn provides penalty
of not more than one years imprison-
ment or more than 81, 600 fine, or both.
The land fencing cases have excited
intense interest because of the large
number of wealthy and influential
ranchmon concerned, and because of
charges, some of which have been filed
in Washington, that certain public
officials were in collision with the
ranchmcn to prevent indictments.
Captain NIosby's visit to the range
country was the occasion for consider
able comment, and it was he who first
gave pcremptory orders for the re-
moval of the fences. In number of
instances his instructions were obeyed
and fences torn down, but in the ma
jority of cases they were ignored, and
many ranchmen are said to have
threatened to maintain by force what
they considered their rights. The
Standard Cattle Company is alleged to
have placed men on governmen, lands
as homesteadcrs to prove up on the
land and later turn it over to the com
panY.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
Stenographers! Stenographersl

a young lady stenographer in the
Cookery III Cuieago earns seven dollars
per wecls. She said: 81 never thou.h.
[ could save any money until got a
metal Swings bank six months ago. I
commenced 10 put in the bank little
sums that used to spend foolislly,
live and ten cents, never more than
s'venty-five cents a. a time. Now I
ave over forty dollars in tine bank. -
lad you seen the look of satisfaction
n her face rs she said this, there would
&c no doubt in your mind as to tho
-ic.ess of The plan in her case.
A little Home Savings bank like the
oucs they lave at the First National
panlS of Hutchinson, Kansas, helped
his stenographer to save. 1t will do
he same for all.
! Write to the First National Bank of
Hutchiuspu, Kansas. 10 send you their
little book. "Tlic; Way TO Success.
They will gladly send it to you free Of
charge.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
/ Gs(lJpoIA
| EXSKEICHES
Asav Mzzlsse7
That New Flat.

Bifkins and his wife are bucking
the domestic tiger these days, having
just moved into their first and only
little homei
Sunday they went out for a consti-
tutional along the lake.
After writing in the sand, listening
to the roar of the waves, watching
the children's romping on the strand
and eating their fill of crackerjack,
they turned toward "the dearest lit
tie flat on the North Side" satisfied
At the door Bifkins searched for his
keys in vain
Then as they stood there looking
into each others eyes, he remembered
leaving the much missed jinglers in
his office desk. seven miles away.
Bifkins and his wife had heard
much about burglars and had taken
due precaution against invasion, hence
they were irrevocably helplessly
locked out!
When Bifkins had telephoned the
office for messenger boy, they sat
down on the steps and waited.
Then they waited some more.
After going across the street to Sc
lect an emergency place for camping
out, they waited againl
did you notice that nice soft place
in the grass over there?" interrupted
Bifkins., Excuse me a minute, l be-
lieve I'll go over and turn in"
It was dark now; very dark.
Bifkins went over to the drug store
and telephoned again.
boy left with your keys an hour
ago." came the answer from the Office
Then they waited some more,
Dear" said Bifl1ins, in a low con.
tralto voice, dear, this being Sun.
day night, [ believe that messenger
boy has stopped on the way to see
his girl. L" But Mrs. Bifkins
would have no more of it. There is
very little Indian blood in her and
she wanted to get into her dear little
home again.
After long, long time, the boy
came.
Then they entered their iat-and
discovered they had gone out that
afternoon and left the back door open,
There are times when words are
inadequate! This was one of the
times
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
ON THE -DuDE" TEAM.
Johnny Drummer, Who Is Side
Tracked 70 let the Limited Go
BY, Expresses His Sentiments
Regarding That Superb
Train.

srrt has been my dream of joy supreme
To ride in plush and velvet splenoor
Parlor car for a swell tailender
Platform fenced with swell brass ieiiuo.
On the Regular Limited Train
Electric bell right under your nose
Porter to come and brush your clothes
Grub in the diner the best that grows
A downy bunk for nights repose
On the Regular LimitedsTrain
CHORUS
Biff! Bang mile minute
No other method of travel is in 1t
want to go ripping, skipping and tipping
Away on the Limited Train"
These lines are not original with me.
They are taken from a tuneful little
ditty sung in George AIDES comedy.
Peggy from Paris" The jingle danced
through my brain the other day as we
lay on the siding at Prairie Junction,
or some such place, to let the Santa
Fe's west bound California Limited
go by. 1t was gorgeous train OF PAL
ace cars, and behind the plate glass
observation windows beauty and fash
ion and youth and old age were lolling
among the luxuriant cushions, some
visiting, some reading, some pleas
antly doing, some making wreaths
or cigar smoke, some gazing dreamily
through the windows at the passing OF
cities, and fields, and forests and riv-
ers.
1 stood on the rear platform of the
last car of our train and watched the
California Limited rs she faded away
toward the golden west. And
thought of the difference between
travel now and travel in the
days of 40, when 1t took the
gold-seeker half long, weary
year, filed with all kinds OF hardship
to travel the distance that is now
covered in three days. l thought Of
the slowly moving wagons, the dust.
the stones, the jolting, the thirst. the
hunger, the homesickness. the snail
like crossing of plains. the laborious
climbing of mountails, the weary
dragging weeks, the never ending trail.
In these palaces that had just giided
by were people going to the same
place to spend the winter months
where the climate is perpetual sum-
MGR. And they were not to endure a
single hardship Oh the journey.
When night came they were to lie
in beds whose soft embrace makes
sleep a luxury-and in the day time
the velvet cushions of their seats were
to be made deeper still by pillows
and they were to spend a delightful
part OF their time in the gilded and
glittering dining car, where every
dainty that ever tickled the palate is
cnticingly served--in short, they were
to have on the trip all the comforts Of
homeland of the best kind of home.
stood there and watched them pass
out of sight while my soul was con-
sumed with envy. But derived some
consolation out OF resolving that some
time l, too, would see California, and
promised myself that If ever did go
there 1t be would be over the Santa
Fe.
0JOuNNV DPTTMMER
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
Letting semi-Annual Contraots.

Topeka, Dec. IA The letting con-
tracts for supplies for the state char
table institutions, were made last week
ny the stale Board OF Charities, cover
ing six months supplies. Topeka mer-
chants and wholesale housca secured Il
COOL share, of the contracts. The
Wolff Packing company was given the
bulk of the fresh meat contract. The
obtained the contract for sugar ut
Si.6s hundred pounds This con ract
will amount to from So, 900 to 1000.
The contracts let by the board will
aggregate between SIS. 900 and $780,
900.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
sprInger,s Monument.

Wash, Dec. 1.-The will of VIM n.
Springer directs that his remains be
inferred in Oak Ridge cemetery, near
Springfield and that the grave be
marked by = plain stone bearing this
inscription under his name.
Member of Congress from Illinois,
1875 TO 1895, and Judge of tine United
States court for Indian Tcrritor, March
80, 1895. to Dec II, $780," The will ex-
pressed the wish that Mrs. Springer be
buried there also and that on her tomb
tone there shall be inscribed the titles
of the books she has written.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
snnvenir Kansas Book.

Topeka, Dec. s.-Thc following have
been asked by the Kansas commission
TO write articles and furnish illustra-
lions for souvenir Kansas book for
free distribution to visitors at tine fair:
Historical, T. A. McNeal; education,
Chancellor Strong; agriculture and live
stock, r. D. Coburn; horticulture. w.
ing and transportation, G.. P. Grim
sley; art ana clubs, Mrs. c. L. w.
Dassicr; state institutions, II. J. Allen.
George ". Martin is to be the editor
in-chief of the publication.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
To Mount Stamp Photoqraphs.

Since stamp photographs have be-
come fad. new ideas for mounting
them have been devised. One of the
quaintest methods for the Western
girl, or the girl who has returned East
with souvenirs from the Western
woods. is to mount her stamp pictures
on the brown bark of the eucalyptus.
or on yucca or orange wood. The
beautiful birch bark is also excellent
for mounting these miniature pictures.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
Canada Rrars ON Wheat.

New York: Dec. 14.-Gcorge e. Eos
ter, former minister TO Canada, has
returned from England where he has
been making speeches in favor of a
preferential tariff and assisting in the
campaign of former Colonial Secretary
Chamberlain, declares that within five
years the Dominion will be able to sup
ply England with the wheat now sent
from the United States
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
Alcohol From sawdust.

A Norwegian chemist has discov-
red a new and cheap way of making
.icohol from sawdust. Sawdust is
reated under pressure with diluted
iulphuric acid. by which the cellulose
8 transformed into sugar. which, by
idding fermentation producers, is con-
Verted into alcohol in the old manner
md then distilled. Two hundred and
.wenty pounds of sawdust yield fifteen
pounds of alcohol.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
Kansas. Widow Lose. By Dowie

Plainvillc. Kans.-Mrs. Hattie Nc
Clay. n widow of this city, with two
small children, is mourning the loss of
about S1400 invested in Zion City.
Some time ago she became follow or
of Dowic and made several converts
Becoming more enthuscd, she sold a
quarter section of western Kansas land
for 5000, her Piainville home for. $500
and bought i draft on the Zion City
bank and left for Chicago. Word now
comes that she fears its total loss.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
ErarduIent NATURALIZATION

Washington, Dee. 9.-The annual re.
port of the attorney general of the
naturalization frauds disclosed during
the last year in every section OF the
country and says that every honest
citizen is deeply concerned in rcpcl-
hing and preventing dishonest claims
10 that high right. He therefore rec
ommends for the consideration of con-
gress the enactment of Il drastic new
law
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
twentieth Century Problems.

Some of the problems which DR..
imon Newcomb expects the twenti-
tn century to solve are the minute
oTpuscles which exist around the
liiiions Of atoms, which, for example,
1ake up drop Of water; the slight
hange of the magnetic needle; the
lystery "of the so-called new stars
ihich blaze forth from time to time"
ne causes of these outbursts; the pos
ibie solution of earth problems from
hese and other phenomena, and the
lings that NJ. Curies' radium suggest.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17

Mount Vernon, N. Y, Dec. 14.-An
aged woman who had $1,000 in gold
and bank notes concealed in bags hung
about her neck and under her skirts,
WIS struck and killed instantly by the
Pittsfield express at Mount Vernon
station. She was poorly dressed. She
was identified oy coal bill found upon
her person, as Mrs. S. NJ. McCord of
NeXy Rnchellc
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
French Academy Prize.

The annual prize of the French
Academy for the most remarkable SCI
entitic work is given to DR.. Roux, who
continues the work begun by the late
Prof Pasteur. The money was accept
ed on condition that it be devoted to
the work of the Pasteur Institute.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
Tia Useful Banana

Immense fortunes have been made
out of the banana business. Revenues
do not accrue alone from the sale of
the fruit, for the leaves are used in
packing. the wax found on the und Or
side of the leaves is a valuable article
of commerce, Manila hemp is made
from the stems. and Of this hemp are
made mats. plated work and lace
haEdkerchiefs of the finest texture.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
Asks Aid Against Fever.

Butler, Pa, Dec. 14.-Burgess Will
linn Kennedy has issued a general
appeal to the American public for aid.
He wants 500, QUO more to stamp out
the typhoid epidemic. and earnestly
urges the support of the people of the
TTniLeu States
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
Fatally Burned.

Topeka, Dec. 14.-Mrs. q. T. Hazen,
wife of Judge Hazcn of the district
court, was fatally burned by gaso-
line explosion. She was cleaning a
dress when the accident happened.
Gas had formed from the open can and
the explosion followed.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
OhIers FAVOR Panama.

Panama, Dee. 14-Invitations have
been sent 20 the Indian chiefs to cCue
to Panama and consult on important
matters. One Indian chief has arrived.
He says the Colombian troops have not
been seen in their country, and fur
thcrmorc they would not be allowed to
eEnncted
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
Mai Pouch Graft.

Baltimore, Dec. lo.-Colrmbus Ellis.
worth and Thomas W. McGresor. on
trial in the United States district court
here for conspiracy to rob the govern
ment in connection with the contrac.
for leather pouches. were adjudged
guilty. Sentence was suspended pend
in" Il motion for Il neIv trial.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
Driving Ont SettIer..

Butte, Mont, Dec. 4.-Investigation
by the government officers show that a
reign of terror exists on forks of the
Goer D'Alene river in Idaho. The set
tiers have been driven FROM their homes
and settlement discouraged. while mill
lions of feet of fine pine have been
stolen from tie government and sold to
the mills.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
Expulsion of Nauhtha.

Dover, DEL. Dec. s--As :. result OF
an explosion of Il car of napltha and
the subsequent ire i'll Greenwood,
seventy dwelling houses slow damages
to the extent of S7o.4Jo Two freight
trains and their contents ~cre de-
stroyrti, esiailing ar estimated damage
age OF S12O,O0O
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
Heaviest sugar Cargo.

Boston. Dec 6.-Tne big British,
tramp steamer knigh; Err;tnt arrived
here from Java, having OF board H.
200 tons of JAVA sugar, sal I'D be TIC
largest rargo of sugar ever brought to
any port in the world.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
What Mitchell Said.

Denver, Dec. s.-Mr. Mitchell al.
united that he had advised The miners
in southern Colorado to remain OIL a
strike until their demands are granted.
81 shall not order out the miners of
northern Colorado who followed my
advice when they returned TO work, +"
said Mr. Mitchell, N'nor shall create
any so-called svmpa netic strille.H
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
AIaska Asks For Delegate.

Washington, Dec. IA. - Governor
Brady of Alaska, in his annual report
to the secretary of the interior, urges
provisions for Alaslia's representation
by a delegate in congress, and says
that the Territory of Alasl1a's main
need is for pioneers au homc-builders
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
9 y .

A Maiden's Prayer.
Under the mistletoe
Sat a maidl
Her tom-cat there
With her parrot played.
Her stocking neat
She had hung-'twas tam
And her prayer, it was:
"A mani A mani"
All on a Christmas evening,
Under the mistletoe
Sat a maid!
Her eyes were black
As the ace of spade;
Her lips We're ripe
And her form was plump,
And her puisinS veins
Went "thump, thumpi thumpI"
All on a Christmas evening!
Under the mistletoe
Sat this maid
Her breast it heaved
Where the plaits were laid
She longed to love
And be loved in turn.
And her passion fierce
Did burnt Did burn,
All on a Christmas evening,
Under the mistletoe.
This sweet maid
She barred her heart
For n man to raid
Her lips she pursed
In a Saucy dare
And he did The man
Was therei Was there,
All on Christmas evening!
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
Phisician,a Certificate.

Des Moincs. H., Dec 12.--The Iowa
Society for Suppression of Disease and
Dcgeneracy has prepared It bill to be
introduced in the coming assembly
providing for Il physician's certificate
Leforc a marriage license can uc issued.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
Attack ia Exnacted.

Trinidad, Colo, Dec. 10-Word has
been received from Cegmndo that an
attack on that settlement is expected
from the italian strikers in the old
town and that bloody light may bs
looked for.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
Civil Service Reform.

Baltimore, Dec. 14.-At the session
of the 23rd annual meeting of the
national civil service reform associa-
ton Daniel C. Gilman was reelected
president
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
Russia Kills zoo Chlnese.

St Petersburg, Dec. 9.-The Russian
troops have defeated Il band of Cnun
Chuzs Chinese robbcrs) on the Liau
river, Manchuria, killing 200 of them
and wounding u similar number.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17

The Landlord,

He built a fat and stuffed the walls
To deaden noise and drown cat-calls!
He sent the man behind the wall
And asked if he could hear him call!
Whereat tine man feminist the wall.
Responded promptly, Not at all.'
Then the agent rented the building
to dyspeptic, a music teacher, a
sportsman with bull pup, an old
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
snnu Neu York.

New York, Dee. 11,-Reports from
points through New YORK. state, shy
that u heavy snowstorm prevails in the
Catslsills and through the Mohawk val
ley, where steam and electric rail-
roads experienced delays.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
EvIcted Man Frozen.

Louisville, KY, Dec. 1o.-Benjamin
bursting, laborer who with his wife
and seven children were evicted from
their home for failure 20 pay the rent,
was found frozen 10 death iii lum-
Der yard. His family spent the night
at a neiphbor'a
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
Santa Fe Shops Burned.

La Junta, Colo, Dec. 1.-the Santa
Fe railroad shops were destroyed here
by fire. Seven locomotives were badly
damaged. The loss is estimated at
$40 Oo0
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
venezuela May chin In.

Willemstad, Island of Curacao, Dec
1o.-The Venezuelan govern meut has
imported $1,000 rifles and 10000, 900
cartridges, and it is reported is prcpar-
ing to invade Colombia in case of war
between the latter country and the
United States
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
Has Burns Library.

William R. Smith. superintendent of
the. National Botanical Gardens at
Washington, has library composed
of books written by and relating to
Robert Burns, and they are going to
Pittsburg when he dies.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
Use More Dynamite.

Victor. Colo, Dec. 12.-The black
smith shop ut Sunny Side cemetery was
blown up and destroyed by unknown
parties. In digging graves it is neces-
sary TO blast the rock and Il blacksmith
shop Tor the sharpening of drills is MAIN
timed
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
BrIde dies Of GIaDders.

Bridgeport, Conn, Dec 8. = Mrs.
Richard T. Mueller, bride of week.
died of glarders here. She caught the
dread disease from her pet horse which
she drove TO this city while preparing
her trotlsseufl.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
Rock Island Not Represented.

Topeka. Dec, 11.-Dtspite tile many
rumors that at he Santa Fe election of
directors held here there would be some
Rock Island men elected as directors,
the Rock Island road was not repre-
sented by person or by proxy.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
Glars uarton Elected for Life.

Washington, Dec- lo.-The Arneri-
can Red Cross Society in annual scs.
sion mere elected Miss Clara E:irton
president of tie Society for life.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
JOHNNY DRUMMER. -
Country Place Is Sold.

Cyrus w. Fields country place,
Ardsley, overlooking the Hudson river.
has been sold for $4,000. Many Of
the most distinguished men of the ma
ton have been entertained there.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
Herbe-t snnnrer pead.

London. Dec. S.-Herbcrt Spencer.
the famous thinker and 3nthor, died
yesterday at his home in Brighton.
hs was born in 1890.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
Democrst Reorpanizes Panama

Copenhagen, Nov s-The Ministry
has recommended that King Christian
recognize the Republic of Panama.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17
SRD DAY.

Senator German spoke, favorirg the resolu-
ton for a committee to investigate the post
office frauds. Senotor Lodge contended that
this was improper while the cases were pend
ing in court. The resolution went over and
Senator Teller spoke in opposition to the Gu
ban measure.
Senator Nelson would by his bill authorize
national banks to make real estate loans. The
bill has stringent protective conditions.
Senator Frye would provide by law that
commerce between the UuIted States and the
Philippines shall be exclusively carried by
American vessels.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17

The house postoffice committee is unanimous
in recommen ling the asking Of the postmaster
general to fuenish the house all papers in con-
nection with the postoffice investigation.
The house instructed the Judiciary commit
Pines could be given to Cuba without the con-
current action of the house and senate.
Gillett (Mass.) introduced bill to protect
anti-gambling laws from notification by inter
state gambling by telegraph.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-17

Mr.. Payne said, in reporting the pension ap-
preparation that it was the purpose of the
report was favorable one. The bill appro-
pirates $751; %, %.
The house, by resolution, directed the jul
dietary committe to inquire into the official
conduct of Judge Swayne of the U. S. district
of Florida. The object is to impeach Swayne.
Mr.. Lamar (Florida) presented joint res
olution of the Florida legislature impeaching
Judge Swayne, and the house sustained the
resolution presented by Judge Lamar.
Hearings on the bill granting statehood to
tee on territories.