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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-12
TexuS Georre

Rt- Rev. George Kinsolving, Protest
ant Episcopal bishop of Texas. is a
giant In stature. On one occasion he
was in Philadelphia. when a wild west
show happened to be in town. He was
swinging along the street one after
noon when he stopped to buy a news
paper. The newsboy looked at the
massive figure surmounted by big
SLOUGH hat. and said: ''Say, mister,
are you Texas Bill?" mo. my boy,
I'm not" was the bishops laughing re-
ply. I'm Texas George"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-12
Stewed OYrfera.

Put a quart of oysters on the fire in
their own liquor. The moment they
osgin to boil, skim them out. and add to
tne liquor half pint of hot cream. salt.
and cayenne pepper to taste. Skim II
well, take 1t off the fire. add to the
oysters an ounce and half of butter
broken into small pieces. Serve imme-
diately.-Good Hosekeeper.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-12
His Family stock.

The distinguished ethnologist was
the guest of the prison warden.
He was ascertaining as nearly as
possible the ancestry of the various
classes of prisoners.
The warden. opening one door, said:
In that department are the klepto-
maniacs."
And what stock do they spring
from?" asked the distinguished eth
nologist
Steal preferred" said the warden.
who was n great wag.-Baltimore
American.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-12
TIMELY STOCK NOTES.

srokeA straps about the harness,
Haise often lead to broken bones II
The man.
BreakaHg colts Is great deal liks
sattiag mp with sick man. One mus
afteHd strictly TO business. No nan.
psng on duty
Sofaedmos a bit Of taffy goes a gooe
Ways toward making man do his best
COWS are Just so. Kind words anS
good treatment count Tor a sight
Ever try It?
LOOK Weii to the colts you are driv.
sn& 1t is a good plan to put then
sone ut time with some old and stead,
morse until they have become thor
lprg1dy broken
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-12
Di.raeIi Wa. 4. Coward

me late earl of Beaconsfield was
gifted with any amount of political and
moral courage. but he was an abiect
coward physically. When he was still
plain Mr.. Disraeli his wife once said
OF MIN: Benjamin is the greatest
coward ever saw. Why. do you know
| always have to pull the string of his
shower bath?" And the great man was
Tain to confess that this was actually
the case.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-12
NOfnhle Relic

The wine fiagon of Admiral Rruey's
captured by Lord Nelson and given by
MIN to Lady Hamilton, was recently
sold In London auction room. Tho
hason is engraved on one side. Nelson
10 Emma. In commemoration Of the
victory Of the Nile. Vanguard, Septem-
Der ~, 1888. My fortieth birthday"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-12
Bat-Shaped Kites.

The oat-shaped kite invented by s. F.
CODY, F. R. M. S., has been adopted by
the British admiralty. The kite is made
from bambo and silk and will carry a
man. 1t may be used for reconnoitering
on land or sea, and will be able TO haul
a siedge over Arctic ice with but one
man to steer it.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-12
UnRkf1lrd T.0hn.

Within the last FIVE years the un-
skilled immigrant labor has begun to
organize. The United Mine Workers.
numbering 100000. and the longshore-
men, numbering 10000. are perhaps the
most compact of all organizations of
labor. and they are mainly Irish, Italian
and Slav.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-12
why El gland Import. Iron.

The largest IMPORTS of iron into Eng
land-about one-third of the total
amount consumed-is not due to any
fear Of the exhaustion of the supply in
Great Britain. but to desire to save the
nonphosphorus iron used in the acid
process.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-12
ChineSe PIa-.

chinese farmers use a plow that is
very small and with but one handle, the
moidooard having but a few inches of
surface. 1t simply scratches the top of
the SOIL and is frequently drawn by men
and women. The Chinese have no con-
ception OF deep blowing and it would be
contrary to their traditional agricultural
training to turn the valuable surface soil
underneath.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-12
Dog and Goat Farm, I'm Al,

thousands of dog and goat farms
are scattered over the northern por-
ton Of Mongolia and Manchuria- On
each farm from ten to several hundred
animals are reared annually, all of
which are ultimately killed for the
sake Of their skins.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-12

I The manure produced by ono pig b
year Is worth about $12 for fertilis
Ing purposes. hence the need of 70
moving this to suitable yard or she>
where Its fertilizing value will not b
waS'ed
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-12
Kerosene for PorceI,,n

Nothing equals kerosene for cleaning
porcelain bathtubs. The ugly black
streak around the sides that requires
such vigorous rubbing when only soap
and water is used disappears as by mag
&c when wiped with soft cloth mois-
tened with kerosene.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-12
when the jap. Are PI..,.a.

In some parts of Japan the people
have queer way of showing their ap-
probation OF fine acting. They throw
portions Of their clothing on the stage
and after the performance redeem the
articles. the money going to the actor
or actress who has excited their admit
ration
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-12
Tee1h ana skuu ., p,.

According 10 Mr.. Schwartzkopf. of
the Minnesota station, the order of
succession of teeth in our precocieus
pigs runs the same as in the primitive
hog. The times when the teeth appear
are variable, according to race. feed
Ing and health. The same breeds
raised under the same conditions. will
show the same appearance. The form
OF the skull depends upon nutrition
health, and more or less employment
OF certain muscles Of the head and
neck Skulls of poorly nourished PIGS
are long and more slender than from
those well nourishcd. Pigs that are
prevented from roofing will acquire a
short high and rounded head. while
those that are forced TO root to 40.
cure portion of their food will de-
Velop long and slender form OF hea6
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-12
Mrs. Glndstoue.

Mrs. Gladstone helped her husband
more by keeping the house and chill
dren quiet when he was writing one of
his great speeches than by criticising or
actively helping him. Mr.. Gladstone
gave her praise for his best work.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-12
Weakness in Men

A Michigan Specialist Finds an Easy
Way to Cure Any Case of Sexual
Weakness Even in the Oldest Men.
This Wonderful Cure Has a Most
Marvellous Record OF Successes.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-12
One HNtfRr-

She-We should all be generous with
the milk OF human kindness.
He-I never did like that phrase;
what's the matter with the cream?-
Detroit Free Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-12
Nothing Left Rut Friends.

Gracious! You look as if you had
lost all your friends!" said the rosy
checked one aboard the steamer.
We'll. guess I've lost everything
else." replied the pale one.-Yonkers
Statesman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-12
Regard for Appearanee.

Keep yourself well groomed. remem-
bering that persons usually accept us at
our own Observation-Disclosures Bull
letin.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-12
Lovers Need.

Il fortune big awaits the man
who Will Invent this wonder:
a sofa built on such plan
"A small boy can't get under.
IN. Y. Sun
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-12
Before and After

Before marriage man is willing to
admit that he is unworthy of his wife,
but after marriage he acts as though
he had sacrificed himself.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-12

Stand up for home industries and es-
pecialiy for your creamery or cheese
factory. Help 1t all you can. II a.
or the owner or manager has any GOOD
qualities. show them up. This IA tAe
way 70 encourage and develop mere.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-12
what Manner of Man,

Mrs. Brown-How are you getting
along?
Mrs. Jones-Splendidly. Charles has
two schemes that can't bring less than
81 200 900 each. and a $40 a week job
Smart Set
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-12
wages of Street Car Mo-

wages paid street car men In the
united States annually amount to more
than $sS,00O, 900. ''o
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-12
why Hogs Get arisehievou.

The way to avoid having mischiev-
Gus hogs is to keep them from getting
SO hungry lat they are tempted 10
break through fences and become con-
nrmed roamers 1t is the underfed hog
that is troublesome. A good many hog
raisers think that grass is enough for
growing pig, and so it is If the mig
mas enough of IT; but overstccked hog
pastures are very common thing
While the grass looks to be plentiful
there is not enough of the kind the
PIGS viii cat A pig pasture must
contain plenty OF succulent grass. 9TH
erwise II might as well have none. Ar
this season the succulence Is on the
wane' and a daily feed of corn is the
thing. Whatever may be true of feed
ing cattle grain on grass. il is cer,a,n
that pigs Mil pay for 1t in growth
and 1t keeps them out of mischief
which can easily be expensive
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-12
<or%,M,so

wood lot as desired. A similar door
In sheepfoid answers the same pur-
pose.
In lot on side of sheepfold and
crib. the bears are pastured, while I'm
another lot beyond. adjoining the crib.
Iattening hogs are kept. Adjoining the
iattened hog lot. crib and horse pas
ture is lot for brood sows. Troughs
for feeding grain are shown at b, hay
racks at c. and holes through which
grain is fed from truck box. at e. The
sides along track hall are boarded up
close. except for the doors. Roughaee
is fed from the floor above through
holes cut for the purpose.-w. II.
Stumpe. in Farm and Home.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-25
SHOWS BIG GROWTH.
Membership of l. o. 0. F. and Re-
(. bekah Sisters Nearly 1900, 900.

ger Three Million Dollars Dispensed Last
Iear for Charity. and Nearly $1OO.OOO.-
OOO Since the Order Was Formed
Extended to Philippines.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-25
STOCK DROWNED IN FIELDS.
Upper Mississippi Valley Is Submerged by
Flood and Families Had to Flee
for Safety.

Lacrosse, Wis, Sept. 19.-The worst
flood experienced in this portion Of the
Mississippi valley for years is sub
merging thousands of acres of farm
stacks of hay and grain, drowning live
stock in fields and doing inestimable
damage. In the lower part Of La
Crosse 80 families have been forced
to move out OF their homes, and whole
sale merchants are moving their goods
from the lower floors. The river is
still rising and weather observer pre-
diets that the rise will be nearly foot
more at this point.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-25
Had a Hard Time in a Box Car.

Newton, Kan, Sept. 19.-Roland
Woodland, 16-year-old youth, who has
been cooking in the Jennings oil coun-
try of Louisiana, was taken from a
refrigerator car here more dead THAI
alive. He had been in the car Is hours
without food or water and was uncon-
sciOuS when rescued. He narrowly es-
capped death from a smoldering fire
that started in the car. Woodland
claims his home is in Marceline, Mo.
He is now in the Axteil hospital in this
city. 1t is thought he will recover
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-25
THE IRRIGATION CONGRESS.
senaeor Clark Reflected President
Prolonged Debate Over the Platform
WIN Meet Next Year at FL Paso.

Ogden, Utah, Sept 19.-The eleventh
national irrigation congress came to an
end late yesterday afternoon. It re-
elected Senator w. A. Clark, of Mon
tana, president and decided to hold
the congress Of 1904 in Ell Paso and
adopted a platform which requested
congress to make needed notifications
OF the existing land laws in order that
speculation and monopoly Of the pub
lie domain may be prevented.
FL Paso won out in its picturesque
fight for next years congress on the
first ballot. There was a desperate eff
fort made by the northwestern states
to bring the honor to Boise, but it was
unsuccessful, and but one ballot was
necessary. 1t was apparent that the
desire to get Portland, Ore, in 1905.
had much to do with this action in Civ
ing the honor for 1904 to the south
west.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-25
FIRE AT sEDALIA's FAIR.
six Buildings Were Destroyed. Besides q
String of Eighteen Freight Cars-Fire-
Worked Under Diffeulty.

= Seja;ia. Mo-. Sept. 22.-Fire originat-
ing IN a hay barn recently filled with
eUDcured clover and timothy swept the
wooden cattle and horse barns of the
state fair out OF existence yesterday
afternoon. Six buildings, including the
emergency engine house, were de-
stroyed The original cost of the
buildings was about $4,000. The Mis-
souri, Kansas & Texas passenger de-
pot ct the fair grounds was partly
burned, IS was the immense sheep and
swine building, while the new poultry
house was damaged slightly.
A string of 10 freight cars on the
spur tracks of the Katy and Missouri
Pacific were burned. The fire COM
penies made the run from Sedalia and
by hard work saved the largest and
test buildings. but the fire surrounded
Abe two principal fire hydrants and
work was difficult and dangerous.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-25
IS IT RESULT OF MALIcE7
Cole Younger Arrested for Embezzlemens
by Managers of the Show with Which
He Travelled.

Nevada, Mo-, Sept. 22--The James
Younger Wild West show is apparent
ly upon the eve Of dissolution. The
management has secured the arrest of
Cole Younger, his nephew, H. Y. Hall.
and F. G. Lindenfelder, charging them
with the embezzlement of $4,000 This
action followed suits filed against the
SHOW by Younger for s25 900 and James
for 81 800. The plaintiffs say they were
damaged in these sums by the failure
Of the real owners to equip the show
according to contract and by the refus-
al to drive away the grafters.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-25
WRECKED A KANSAS TRAIN.
Tear Independence q Missouri Pacific en-
CINE and All Cars Left the Track. .
But No One Was Hurt.

Independence. Kan, Sept. 22.-The
Missouri Pacific passenger train that
eft Kansas City Sunday night was
wrecked about two miles north Of this
'iace early this morning. From ap-
,earance there was a deliberate at
empt to wreck the train A rail on each
1de was pried loose and the fishplate
Inserted between it and the next rail
The place is short distance north OF
he Elk river bridge. A deep gulch is
N each side of the track The train
vas making good time down grade, but
he engineer applied the airbrakes in
ime to slacken the speed somewhat.
he engine and all the cars left the
rack and ran on the ties 200 feet.
rossing the bridge. No one was in
cred, although all the passengers were
haken up. The perpetrators of tbs
.eed must have fed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-25
WANT INFORMATION.
democratic Senators Will Inquire
About Rooseyelt's Travels.
hoes the President Pay Railroad Fare
While on Extended Trips. or Has He
Pull" with These Corporations, Is
q Subject for Anxiety.

Washington, Sept. 21.-The demo-
ratio senators are to demand an in
'estigation into the travelling system
# the president. Some resolutions
ire to be introduced with a preface
arrangement. In this first part it is
tated that it is reported that the presi-
lent has travelled much in the last
our months and has not paid fare.
That he has worked a pull on the rail-
Dads for fare and board and other
hings equally as valuable. This being
assumed will be made the basis for q
'esolutfon for investigation to prove
all true. 1t is announced that there
no politics in it, that it is an earnest
Effort to get at the truth in the interest
# good government They will also
~ and interest the civil service COM
pission in the matter and have an Of
tcial investigation made into the mat
er of travelling by the president.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-25
Methodists Oppose Dancing.

Lincoln, Neb., Sept 19.-The state
conference of the Methodist Episco-
pal church yesterday put itself on rec
ord as opposed to any change in the
discipline of the church. The section
referred to prohibits dancing, card
playing and other games, and has been
the subject of considerable discussion
on account of an attempt Of the more
liberal element of the church to amend
it. A resolution reaffirming allegiance
to the section was unanimously
adopted
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-25
MONEY IS IN HIDING.
Bank at Connellsville. Pa, Offers Five
Per Cent. Interest Inducement
for Larger Deposits.

Pittsburg, Pa, Sept. 19.-Oensider-
able interest was created among Pitts
burg bankers by the announcement
that the Second national baak Of Con-
nellsville, Pa. one of the strongest
institutions ia the coke region, had
decided on Tuesday to hereafter pay
five per cent. interest on savings &C
counts. The purpose of the officials
is to induce those who have been
boarding wealth at home to place the
money in banks. Unusual demand for
money inspired the launching of the
new plan. 1t is claimed that the action
of the Connellsville bank in paying
five per cent. is the first taken since
the rebellion by any banking institu-
ton in the United States.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-25
TO BATTLE AGAINST MoRMoNs
Danish Preacher Crosses the Ocean to
Check the Bringing of Converts to
the United Sta tes.

Copenhagen, Sept. 20.-Rev. H. Hau-
sen, for many years president of the
Danish Lutheran church in America,
has arrived in Denmark to do mission
airy work against Mormonism The
Mormons have attracted large num-
bers of Danes to Utah and have been
especially active of recent years in
spreading their propaganda in Den
mark. A Morpon temple was dedi-
Gated here last year. The Danish
church in America sent Rev. Mr. Hau-
sen to this country to counteract the
Mormon propaganda and a powerful
branch of the Danish state church en-
couraged him to come and will CO..
operate in his work.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-25
AFTER BURIAL ASSOCIATIONS.
Che Superintendent of Insurance In Kan
sas>Preparing to Institute Proceed
ings Against Them,

Topeka, Kan, Sept. 21.-Char1es H.
suling, superintendent of insurance, is
preparing to begin prosecutions against
he burial associations of the state.
lie has ordered Otto Eckstein, county
attorney of Sedgwick, to institute pro-
seedlings in the district court there
against r. w. Gill, an undertaken, who
conducting burial insurance asso-
:iation. Mr.. Luling holds that these
companies must come under the super
ision of his department or cease do
ng business in the state.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-25
Test Ride Of 2 900 Miles.

Newburgh, N. Y. Sept 22.-Troopei
Davis. of the Eighth United States cav
airy, has reached West Point, being the
first Of a detachment of ~ troopers
who started from Oklahoma 80 days
ago on a test ride of 1000 miles. The
men were allowed to eat and sleep
when they pleased, relays of horses be-
ing provided every so miles. the object
of the ride being to cover the distance
in the shortest practicable time.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-25
UNCLE SAM BUYS HOTEL.
>ne Of the Finest Buildings In Manila VIII
BE TransformedIntoa Home for
Federal Officers.

Manila, Sept. 20.-The United States
government has just completed the
purchase OF the Hotel de Oriente, on
the Plaza de Calderon de Ia Barca. The
building is one of the best of the kind
n this city, and will now be adapted
20 the requirements of the federal au-
,horities, with suites of rooms ar
ranged as Offices for the various de-
partments. In this respect. it is adj
nirably located in the immediate prox-
unity of the customs houses and other
If the more important Offices of the
government. The price paid for the
property is said to have been S313, 900
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-25
Kansas VIII Display Vegetables.

Topeka, Kan, Sept. 22.-Kansas il
going out after premiums for .yegeta-
ples at the ST. Louis fair. The corps
Of men now getting up the fruit dis
play under the direction OF the horti.
cultural director is also picking up 3
display of vegetables. Tomatoes
beans, cucumbers, peppers and all
small vegetables are being gathered
and preserved. Gerald Hoisinger is
preserving the fruit and vegetables so
they will keep.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-25
TERRIFIED AT MADISON.
he Alleged Triple Murderer Said to Have
Held Up q Number of People Near
CoWles, Neb.

Smith Center. Kan, Sept 22.-Peo-
,le throughout this section of the
itate are in terror over the acts OF
Thomas Madison, charged with the
'ecent triple murder in this county
Madison has successfully eluded both
officers and bllodhounds thus far. but
is thought that he is somewhere in
the vicinity of Cowles, Neb., about Is
miles from the Kansas line. Word re-
,eived here yesterday says Madison is
armed with two revolvers and plenty
Of ammunition and that he had held
up a number of people, threatening
to shoot them if they told of his pres
ence in the country.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-25

Baltimore, Md, Sept. 22.-The open
ng exercises of the annual convention
4 the sovereign grand lodge of Odd
fellows began here Monday in Ford's
.pera house.
The annual report of Grand Sire and
JoInmander-in-Chief John B. Goodwin
hoWs the order to be in a fourishing
condition. A large part of the report
taken up in a recapitulation of the
decisions of lodge questions made dur
ng the past year, amendments to the
constitutions of grand lodges and grand
o4ncampment, new bylaws, new lodges
and encampmentS chartered on account
Of the Introduction of the order in the
Philippine islands, conditions of the
srder in Cuba, in Australasia and other
Oreign countries. The condition of the
3rder at the close of 1902 is shown by
-eturns as follows: Subordinate lodge
membership, December 81, 1902, l.
f69 ,996; encampment membership, 1884,
$50; Rebekah lodge membership
brothers, f5f, 1876; sisters, 258, $500, and
Australasia, sex not given, 1,914, max
ng total Rebekah membership All $50.
Patriarchs militant membership, H.
asa.
The total membership of the order,
(which includes the subordinate lodge
membership and the sisters only of the
.Rebekah lodge membership is 1922
Jo6. The encampment membership
and the brothers of the Rebekah lodges
are not Included in the above total,
As they are subordinate lodge men,
1ers. Revenue, relief and invested
funds are indicated as follows: Rev
9nue receipts in 1902: Subordinate
edges, S10,214, goo; encampments, S712,-
52246; Rebekah lodges, $626, 7439S; to-
al revenue, $11 ,553, 905.29, an increase
Of s771 .343.06 over the preceding year.
Relief expended in 1902: Relief by
lodges, 1858. 1896; relief by encamp-
ments, s265, 617.32; relief by RebelzSh
iodges, SCI, $685. total relief, s., $685.
22G03. Total relief as shown by rec
DrGs since 1880 to 1902, inclusive, $685.
lG3. 1852. The cash balance in banks
10 the credit of the sovereign grand
ledge On July 81, 1903, was S95 ,237. 80. =