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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-12

The Commercial Club held a swift
meeting Monday evening. The only
business transacted was the election
to membership of r. H. Moses, S. Z.
Moses, Mr.. White, Lester Cox, B. B.
Bradfeld and Chas. Simmons, and
4he appropriation of one hundred
dollars for the relief of the flood
sufferers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-12

Mic Smith has two hundred acres
of the new Russian bearded wheat,
which is being tried by various
farmers in this vicinity. He has an
elegant stand, which will make him
80 bushels per acre, if nothing
happens to it.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-12

The first week starts the DEMOCRAT
Piano Contest off in very pleasing
shape. The list of young ladie S
already entered indicates that the
people are going to take a lively in
terest in this enterprise. Any lady
can enter the contest at any time.
The fun has just commenced. The
votes will run way up into the thous-
apds, and start of few hundred
votes now cuts no figure. Bring out
your candidates, and hustle for them
It's free field and fair contest.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-12
Thursday evening Pau

last Thursday evening Paul
Dodge was seriously injured IN a
runaway. He was with John Stevens,
who was exercising some ponies,
when from some unknown cause the
team became frightened and started
to run. In an effort to brace him
self John put his foot up against the
dash board which broke, and left
John out of the buggy. Paul then
endeavored TO stop the team but to
no avail and finally was dumped out
himself breaking the large bone In
the left leg just above the ankle and
dislocating the ankle. The injury IS
a very painful and serious one, but
the sufferer is getting along as well
as might be expected.
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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-12

In returning a marriage license
recently, certain Barton county
preacher inclosed the following: ''We
can bear witness to. the fact that the
bride was white (might have been
POWDER and the groom was white
also, but some of the guests thought
he and the preacher were scared
white y
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-12

Drop In at the Hooper Drug Co,
and the w. d. Gould jewelry store,
and see the handsome piano and
gold watch which the DEMOCRAT will
give to some Barton county ladies.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-12
For Safe.

$50 acres of decided land in Grant
county, Kansas, ] miles from post
Office, IL miles from county seat;
price $500. Unimproved, good
smooth level land; no sand or stone
on it; possession can be given at once;
clear of incumbrance; title perfect.
H. G. Shore, owner, White. City, Kas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-12

1t will probably be safe now to
take down that heating stove, and
install the refrigerator.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-12

John Kanzer, Ed Hagen, Louis
Hagen and wives, and Henry Lang
field were up from Comanche town
ship Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-12

1. N. Wilhide has had a gang OF
men at work building house for
Moses Bros. and Clayton, on their
Park Ave. ranch property.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-12

Frank Kramer has had a crew
erecting some buildings for one of
the Essmiller's in Buffalo township.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-12

An 40. U. w. lodge is to be
organized at Heller soon. The
promoters have about sixty signatures
to the application.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-12

We are pleased to note that Mrs.
Chas. Patton is improving in health.
She has been quite poorly for some
time.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-12

The new residence of ]. A. NC
Donald is going up rapidly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-12

The Merritt Creamery Co. shipped
a large sized car of butter to. San
Francisco last week. This company
is handling an immense amount of
cream, and is doing wonderful bust
ness
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-12

John Donovan of Dorance and
Carrie Cofer of Hoisington, were
granted a marriage license Monday,
and were to be married on Wednes-
day.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-12

]. A. McHafie has resigned from
the board of directors of the Exchange
Store and E. c. Davis has been
elected to fill the vacancy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-12

Nick Sprinkler was up from Film
wood Monday afternoon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-12

John ]. Schmidt was down from
near Pawnee Rock, Monday getting
his machinery ready for the coming
harvest
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-12

The Moses Bros. Mill & Elevator
Co. has purchased the Farmers Mill
& Elevator of this city, from the re
organized stock company.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-12

Bea Weltmer has returned from an
extended visit with her sister at
Kansas City.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-12

Max Shafer and wife were up from
Ellinwood Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-12

Jas. w. Clarke was in Topeka the
first of the week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-12

G. A Fields was in from Verbeck
Monday evening.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-12

AS soon as necessary arrangements
can be completed, the Walnut Creek
Milling Co. will begin the erection of
an elevator of 10000 bushels capacity
at Heller, and smaller ones at other
points.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-12

Mrs. Grizzell is at Claflin this week
looking after her various properties.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-12

: The Hutchinson Musical Jubilee
has been postponed until that town
can scrub out and spruce up bit
after the food
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-12

One Second Hand Johnson header
for sale, twelve foot cut, used for one
year by John Base, Dundee. Just as
good as new. Price $50.
Rock GRAIN Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-12

Marion Russell is home from
Lawrence.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-12

House for rent. 7. F. Hess
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-31
GAME PRESERVATION.
The Law PrOhibiting sale OF Game
nt An Times In Proving a
Potent Ala.

The best blow for game preservation
struck when laws were enacted pro-
hibiting the sale Of game at all times. A
difficulty was encountered at first, owing
to the conflict Of laws In the different
states says Dwight w. Huntington's
Field Sports Of To-Day in Century.
Birds were offered for sale in a state
where the sale was Illegal, and the evil
dence was always at hand that they
were killed in another state where the
shooting season was open. The words
wherever killed" were soon added to
the laws prohibiting sales, and these
were supplemented by laws prohibiting
the transportation and expectation Of
game, and making it a misdemeanor to
have it in possession in close seasons.
The national congress recently en-.
acted a law (knoWn as the Lacey Iawl
enlarging the duties and powers of the
department. Of agriculture so as to In.
clude the preservation, distribution. IN
PRODUCTION and restoration Of game birds
and other Wild birds. This law was
passed Ito aid in the restoration Of such
birds in those parts Of the United States
adapted thereto where the same have
become scarce or extinct, and also to
regulate the introduction Of American
or foreign birds or animals in localities
where they have not heretofore existed "
It prohibits the transportation by inter-
state commerce Of game killed In viola
ton Of local laws. That a sentiment has
developed in favor Of the execution Of
the game laws is we'll known, to their
sorrow, to many innkeepeEs, common
carriers and dealers. Constitutional
questions have been raised, and cases
growing out OF the killing Of a feu
partridges have gone to the supreme
court Of the United States. It is crafty
ing TO the sportsmen that the laws have
usually been upheld. This has always
been the case excepting where too little
care was exercised IN their framing.
There was much bungHng in the earlier
legislation. There Is some to-day.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-31
BILLlbRD BALI WATcB.
11ne Werk 81 nxnert European
Workmen Shows "a Timepiece
o2 UNIQUE FERN.


Absolutely unique is q watch which
was lately completed by Henri Houriet
81 ChauxIe-Fonds Switzerland
It Is made entirely Of ivory obtained
from an old billiard BAN. Works hands
and case are al Of the same material,
And yet, strangely enough, It keepg
very good dmes says the PHILADELPHIA
Press.
The 6rst phOncgraphic watch was
made ia Paris in 1897. 1t was very large
and heavy. but was regarded as g great
curiosity nevertheless
Now, however, watches that speak the
hours IN place of Ginning them are not
at all uncommon.
They are IL is true, still somewhat
bulky as compared with the best ordi-
nary modern chronometers, although
not so much so but that they car be-
easily carried IN an ordinary waist
coat pocket.
Beneath the crystal back Of a value
able ehronometer owned by a Bristol
tradesman six tiny gold and silver fish
with ruby eyes are seen apparently
swimming about In real water. The
fish, though infinitely small, are beau
TRULY modelled, and the effect Of the
movement in their natural element ig
due to a combination Of hair springs
with 3 background Of quicksilver.
One Of the most treasured ornaments
Of q London star Of burlesque is an ex-
quisitely little blouse watch, which
plays q couple Of selections from 1.-THE
Belle Of New York" The watch is
keyless so far as its ordinary mechan-
ism is concerned, but a tiny key has to
be used to start it playing. The music
is low in tone, but very sweet and
clear.
Very beautiful was the watch worn
by the nawab Of Rampur at the recent
Delhi Durbar. It was the work Of a
simla jeweler, and is said to be worth
100000.
The lower ase is cut from a single
topaz, the upper from an emerald; and
a diamond, ground very thin, serves
for the glass. Although exceedingly
small, this truly wonderful watch shows
Tic 5VCOuuS5 minutes, Quarter-hOuTS.
hours, days, weeks, months, seasons,
years and leap years. up to A. D. 9999.
Another timepiece made by this same
Theological expert recorded, besides all
this, a host Of other astronomical. his
torical and geographical facts; but.
being Of plain gold and Of greater size,
its actual intrinsic value was. of course,
proDordonately less.
The earls Of Stamford possess n
small ~egg-shaped example Of seven
teenth century work which is worth Jun
told gold. The cases are cut out Of
iaeinths, and the face set round with
diamonds on an enameled border.
The FitzgeraIds W a gold watch Of
ANTIQUE workmanship which tells, after
an odd fashion, the classic story Of Ju-
piter and Ganymede.
The works are contained in the body
Of the eagle, which opens across the
center and displays the dial plate rich
~ engraved with scrolls and flowers on
a ground Of nieHo.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-31

AAoA 0OAue " This Solicitor Is in
CARS, though it is Evidence.
safe to say the salesman for cigars meets
with more success in finding purchasers
than he who sells the bonds.
only n dollar a week to pay"
pleads the man with a diamond. It Is
the old story Of purchasing on credit
what you can't pay for In cash, and the
.pleadings Of the solicitor r not often
IN vain.
Everything Is sold on credit. The em-
ploye's noon-day luncheOns are supplied
him in that manner, and he pays for
them when he gets his wages on satur-
day. His clothes are purchased on the
dollar a week plan. He buys his jewelry
in the same way. He smokes good cigars
for the reason that be does not have to
pay for them when they are delivered.
I know Of cigar solicitor who does
a thriving business and he does not go
outside the boundaries Of one block to
do Il, but he has to employ assistants on
Saturdays to do the collecting.
Il is this vogue for spending that has
caused the demand for an increased
wage scale on the part Of the laboring
classes. They have tasted Of the sweets
and luxuries Of life and are Ioath to give
them up, and as the appetite grows
there must be more wages to meet the
demand thus created.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-31

bite at the bait held out Just the same.
for the reason chat they have placed.
themselves III apositaR where they are.
forced to.
The Saturdays do not come fast
enough to meet all the demands Of the
bill collectors. The innocent BIT Of pa
per that was signed when the diamond
Was purchased turns up a few weeks
later Ia the form 81 q Judgment note,
and with It the collector secures asalary
garnishee. the little that Is left will not
sufice to keep up the pace that has been
set, and the employe goes to the loan
shark to secure just enough to tide him
over the evil day.
A 'money-to-Ioan" man said to me
but q short time ago: Il always do a
better, bigger and more profitable busi-
ness in good times than ] do ia hard.
times. An abundance Of money begets
a demand for greater abundance, and
then comes my harvest
watched this mans ONCE for one
hour and went away satisfied that he
was speaking the truth. The people
were coming In streams. Every one Of
them were employed, the majority Of
them were safe risks for sums running
not above 500, especially when they
would not get more than $40 ont Of thts
400 for which they signed notes bear
ing legal interest.
The business Of the loan shark is the
most heartless In the world. He never
has time to listen to a "hard-luck''
story after he has loaned you money; he
Is 2 shylock that demands every ounce
Of his pound Of flesh, and all this the
borrower finds out to HIS sorrow after
he has borrowed. He has not been tided
over the evil day, he has but added am
other to the first one.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-31

A Joplin woman, according to the
News-Herald, was on a train recently
when, while leaning from a window, she
eoughed out her false teeth. She In
sisted that the train be stopped Instant
III, for she was going on a visit TO her
sister, Who, she declared, would never,
never recognize her without her teeth.
The trainmen, however, did not agree
with her.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-31

800 - Coming and Going Over
same time they the Border.
find the opportunity of spending as
well.
This country is sending from %, 0
to $4,000 people into the Canadian
northwest every year. The American
farmer is seeking new opportunities
across u northern border, and finding
them. But while we are supplying
farmers to Canada that country is sup
plying clerks and tradesmen to us. In
round numbers we have given Canada
something like 100000 farmers. In re-
turn Canada has given to Chicago
alone about 10000 Of her people.
Quite a fair exchange, from our point
Of view, / should think.
The American farmers make the best
class Of immigrants that are now
crOWding into Canada, and the Cana
dian makes the best class Of immigrant
that is now crowding into the United
States. He is more easily assimilated
for the reason that the conditions at
home are more nearly like those he
finds here than are the conditions in
other countries from which immi-
grants are coming, Even before he
crosses our border he is an American,
quite as much Sc as those this side Of
the border, and he has the same ambi-
tons, the same tenencies that we have.
It is for these reasons that he becomes
a good spender.
But there is a class Of Canadians,
strictly speaking, who help to swell
the deposits in the savings banks. They
come from the provinces Of Quebec,
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
They are the French Canadians, one Of
the most thrifty people as a class to be
found in this extravaganza city.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-31

Ranee Both are right,
but the man who saves is outnumbered
by the man who spends. 4he arch hend,
Extravaganza, has a firm hold upon Chi
cago at the present time, and his grip is
growing stronger. He Is whispering
possibilities OF champagne dinners, Of
theater parties, Of automobiles and
other luxuries into the willing ear Of a
class who can i'll afford them.
Five years ago there was less than
half the number Of "cold bottles and
"hot birds" sold daily in Chicago that
there is now. Five years ago the clerk
got no nearer these Injuries than to
read Of the escapades Of the rich young
sport. To-day he samples them himself.
1t is less than hve years ago when the
automobile was undreamed Of save by
the rich. To-day automobiles r
owned by hundred. Of people to whom
the price Of them represented a years
salary. Five years ago it was only the
exceptional attraction at the theaters at
which n had to secure a seat in adj
vance to be sure OF it. To-day standing
room only is sold in the majority Of the
theaters week in advance.
These things point to the spending
proclivities Of the people. And it is a
new class Of spenders. The masses of
the middle classes have tasted Of the
forbidden fruits-and like them. They
are no longer satisfied with the round
steak from a CRASHED animal, but want
the tenderloin from the corn-fed ami
NAL, and they find ways of getting It.
1t is the foreign element OF the ghetto
district that r saving. 1t is the great
American middle classes that are
spending with a lavish hand.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-31

the s~penders, and
again these new
ways have but ag
gravated The spend
ing evil.
Five years ago
the occasional book
or insurance agent
was about the only
solicitor known to
the employees of the
Offices and facto-
ries Of Chicago.
IO-uay IneEe are
solicitors selling
practically every
lineof commodities
from bonds to CT
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-31

From Here Was Chicago eagO, and there Is
sunk foundation for
her claim. Upon the banks Of the DU
Page river at that place stands the
ruins OF what was at one time the only
saw mill within hundreds Of miles OF
Chicago, and it was from this little
mill that the lumber came to build
ChicagO's first frame buildings.
Il was in 1880 that the little mill
was built. and the following winter be-
gan turning out lumber, principally
black walnut, Of which the forests
abounded. to be- distributed to the
struggling settlements OF northern uli-
nois. In 1881 three wagon loads Of
lumber were hauled into Chicago, the
first that had reached the place, except
q small amount that had been used by
the government in the construction Of
Fort Dearborn.
Until as late as 1847 this little mill
continued to supply the then growing
town with building material, but since
that time It has stood idle and is now
fast crumbling away.
WRIGHrA PATTERSON.
The density Of the relative popula-
ton Of Cuba is nearly the sshe as that
Of the United States
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-31

Hunting and trespassing is hereby
forbidden on the property OF the Du-
Lac Plantation & Manufacturing Co,
Limited, on DuLac Plantation, Grand
Gallon, Violators Will be dealt with
according to law.
DBLA0 PINT. 81 MFG Co., LTD.
Per 3. p. LOFTINGER.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-31

who have helped
her, and yet in all
the glory OF her
recent centennial
celebration there
was not even M
little space for the
village that sUp-
piled the present
city with lumber
for It's first frame
buildings.
Plainfeld, ILL.,, q
little place some
SO miles from the
city, claims to be
the mother of Chi
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-31

PIE + saving
their earnings,
and point to i'm
creased deposits ia
the banks to prove
his assertion. The
p%roprletors Of ex
pensive restaur-
ants. Of the thea
ters and OF other
places where the
luxuries Of life are
to be purchased,
viii tell you the
people are spend
ing, and offer you.
substantial proofs
na hhofr -naaarfinnn
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-31
Tresbaes Notica.

The public is hereby notified not to
hunt, fish, pick moss, trap, 60 through
or otherwise trespass on the Klondyke
plantation, and an land belonging to
Ghas. j. Champagne and Adam BOquet
under penalty Of the law.
CHAS. j.. CHAMPAGNE.
ADAM BOOUET.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-31
Trespasa Notice.

The public is hereby notified that
hunting, moss-pieking and trespass-
ing is hereby forbidden under penalty
Of the law bal the Goatdeld plantation,
Lower Bayou Black.
SCOTT HATCH.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-31

Hunting trapping moss picking and
other trespassing is hereby prohibit
sq On the plantation or in the sWamps
Of the Pointe Farm Plantation, Lower
Ierrebonne. Wiolators viii be dealt
with according to law.
"A. r.. VIGUERIE.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-31

The public is hereby forbidden to
pass through or trespass on my boy
kin) plantation. Persons passing
through the place without my PERMITS
sion viii be treated as trespassers.
BANNON BONVILLAIN.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-31

Hunting or other trespassing is
hereby forbidden on the property of
the Estate OF J.. G, Jackson, on lower
Bayou Black. Violators viii be dealt
with according to law.
JACKSON BROS.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-31

The public is hereby notified not to
hunt, pick moss, or trespass on Ara
gOn plantation under penalty Of the
law. j.. ~ LEBLANC.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-31

good at the spend
ing habit as the
Americans, and
among this class
might be given
special mention a
portion, at least.
who o the
border from Cana
da and seek lar
ger opportunities
for making money
than is Afforded
them at home. AS
a rule they and
the OPT ortunity
they are looking
for, but at the
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-31
Sunset Limited

OF the Southern Pacific, giving special
through service to San Francisco.
Tickets and full information concern
ing the above can be had OF agentl
Of the Central and connecting lines.
A. H. HANSON g. r. A. Chicago.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-31
= DENTIST


The public is hereby prohibited from
erespassing on the Presquile planta-
tiQn or the swamp lands belonging to
said plantation. GUENO BROS.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-31

money, 1t Is much
easier to md q
place for another
dollar each week
than It Is to ind
the dollar to nlI.
the place, and so
the spending habit
has brought with It
the rowing
habit.
These ara hall
y o days for the
loan sharks, the
men who advertise
to loan money 70
salaried employees
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-31

All persons hereby notified not
90 hunt or fish on the following plan
tatiOns. S0uthdoWn, Hollywood, Con-
cord, Waterproof, Laurel and Rose
dale. JOHN ID. MINOR,
VIM. MINOR,
Estate H. q. Minor.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-31
gaGAG0.S SPEHlERS
The City Is in the Midst Of a
Season Of Extravaganza.
WHAT TIE MONEY CO.'S FOR
ChamBagne Dinners Automobile nm&
E@penasVe sewelrV tie 0raer oa
the nay wath the HgtdEIe o~lassas-
Harvest Of the Loan shark

Chieago-The savings bank presi-
1elit IN this city WIN tell you the peo-
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-31

Iha Loln Shark DOES a WILn0uL securIIW
eg Business and at legal rates
Of interest Both claims are false. the
publia know them TO be false, but they
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-31

But the increase In wages does not
keep pace with the demand for spending
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-31
The BuiIder of Chicnro.

Chicago can scarcely be charged with
lack Of appreciativeness for those.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-31
Chieaeo

Not all the foreigners in Chicago
are savers. Some Of them are quite as