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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04
Crows Fight on St. Louis Terminal.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Aug. 31.-Attor-
ney General Crow has struck his first
blow at the so-called ST Louis terminal
monopoly which, it is claimed, is throt-
Ting the commerce of St Louis by in
stituting before the Missouri supreme
court quo warranto proceedings to an
null the charters OF the St. Louis Mer-
chants bridge, Terminal Railway
company, the Virgins Ferry company
and the St Louis Terminal Railroad
association
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04
BREAK DID NOT OCCUR.
John Mitchell Adjourn Their Confer
enee to Kansas City September 10.

Chicago, Aug. 30.-Missouri miners.
10000 Of whom were expecting to strike
upon the anticipated breaking OF Of
negotiations in progress here between
President John Mitchell and repre-
sentatives of the Missouri operators,
will be obliged to seek new reason
for going out or delay the strike in
definitely. The break in the confer
ence did not occur and a strike order
will probably not be issued. Repre-
sentatives adjourned to meet in Kan
sas City, September 10.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04
NEW POLITICAL PARTY.
Death to Trusts Is the 81 ogan of Citi-
. Gems OF Rose<iiIe- Ill. Who Have Band
ed Togethex In Common Cause.

Chicago, Sept ILL.,, fur
nishes the quasi-political party which
proposes speedy death to trusts of
very variety, from steel to peanuts.
5 ne leading citizens of Roseville, whose
assets are broad acres and whose ac-
c iaintance with watered stock is lin
! I'd to driving it to the creek, are
{ Tag out, like David against Goliath,
ID battle with the captains of industry
Tie headquarters of the movement has
just. been transferred from Roseville
q TO Chicago. THE sole purpose of the
organization is to restrain the trusts, -
said Attorney II. ]. Barry, one of the
organizers. "and the eagerness of the
public to enroll in its membership is
wonderful
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04

East St Louis, Ill, Aug ga plant
to cost several million dollars and to
give employment to several thousand
workmen will be built at Granite City
by the United Lead company. The
factory will cover 30 acres, OF eight o-s
nine city blocks. and viii Be the
largest in the syndicate Of plants
owned by this corporation, which re-
Gently absorbed the leading lead con-
Germs of the country. II has capital
stock of sc, 500 900.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04
ACTED AS A DUPE.
Military OmceF at Manila Who Struggled
fer His S1peri0rs Given Light
Sentence

Manila, Aug. 29.-The court of Gus
toms appeals has fined QuaTteTmaster
Harry B. Chamberlain $500, the ordi-
nary fine for smuggling, with the diff
ference that he did not smuggle- for
personal gain, but was caught bringing
in unmanifested dutiable goods in
packages addressed to prominent mill
tary officers and their families from
the port OF Hong Kong while he was
acting as Quartermaster On the trans
port Seward
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04
Dead at the Age of IO3.

Bloomington, ILL.,, Aug. 30.-Francis
Anthony, the Oldest man in Illinois.
is dead here after a two weeks illness
with heart failure. He was born May
S, 1900, in Ireland. He emigrated to
Canada in 1920 and was a captain in
the Canadian army during the French
rebellion of 1887. For 80 years he has
been a resident of Bloomington town.
ship and his vitality was remarkable.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04
Disaster to sIoroccan Troops.

Morocco says that a large imperial
force which was going to the relief of
the troops commanded by the sultan
has been surprised and almost ami
ailated by insurgents. The imperial
troops numbered 1900 men. They
we're ambushed with the result that
over 1000 of them. including seven
native governors, were killed or
wounded
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04
Caleb Powers Sentenced to Hang

Georgetown, KY, Aug. 31--Special
Judge Robbins formally Overruled a
motion for the granting Of a new trial
20 Caleb Powers, convicted for the third
time Of completely in the Goebel con-
spiracy and sentenced him to be
hanged. After declaration of the
prisoner, Il am not guilty, judge" the
court fixed November 25 next as the
day for the execution OF the death SEN
Ience
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04
Because Her Husband Bourht LIuoor

Clinton, Mo, Sept Mrs. G. A
Rude, wife of painter here, went into
one of John N Bixman's saloons and
with a hammer smashed in the plate
Class of the cigar showcase and some
Of the plate glass in the partition and
partition door. She had previously
notified the saloons not to sell to her
husband
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04
A Kansan.s Long Fast.

Pratt, Kan, Aug. 31.-Judge ]. c.
Ellis, one OF the best lawyers in west
ern Kansas, died at his home in this
city at noon yesterday. He had fol-
lowed a theory of fasting to cure dys-
pepsia and had gone 81 days without
food. He had been taking nourish-
ment last week, but did not rally, as
was hoped
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04
FESTIVITIES MARRIED.
AZ Udine. Italy. Where King and Queen
Were Reviewing Army ManeHvers. =
Disastrous Railroad Wreck Occurred.

Rome, Aug. pa disastrous rail-
way accident cut short the festivities
end demonstrations in honor OF the
king and queen at Udine, the chief
town on the eastern frontier, 60 miles
from Venice, where the soTereigns had
gone TO view the grand army maneu-
yers. at 10 o'clock last night, near
Udine, a train oEerflowing with SOL
liers collided with a freight train
The force of the collision was terrific
Those on board were thrown in all
directions and the coaches were
broken up. Fifteen soldiers and one
captain were killed and-more than 60
injured, IL dangerously so.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04

OIathe, Kan. Aug "a breach
of promise suit was filed by Martha C.
Lyddon In the district court OF this
city yesterday for $51 900 damages
against Henry Coppack, who lives just
south Of Shawnee Mission CoRack
Ia q rich farmer and stockman-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04
saxi,gs,fTen years stoiez-

ST. Louis, Aug. ga visit which
Henry Wagner a sheep raiser from
Idaho, paid to a resort kept by Mamie
Collins at 21O4 Chestnut street last
night cost him 81 ,070, the savings %
10 years Inmates Of the house were
arrested, but none Of the money was
recovered.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04
Kelley 90 Become BrItish Subject

Jefferson City. Mo, Sept IA story
is current here that Daniel ]. Kelley.
the legislative agent of the baking
powder trust. now spending his time
In Canada, is TO go to London and,
surrehdering his allegiance to Uncle
Sam. become subject OF King Ed
WarG
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04
r~o Killed fin Ho,d-Ua.

Chicago. Aug. 31--Without a woro
OF warning two men were killed and
two others wounded by hold-up men
st the barns OF the Chicago City Rail-
way company, Sixty-6rst and State
streets, at an early hour yesterday.
The shooting was done by three men,
who escaped after securing S3.OOO
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04
Sued Because He Caught Chambers

Springfield, Mo-, Aug 3l-John Cald-
well has fled in the Greene county cir
cult court a suit for $4,000 against
John F. Meyer & Sons. a wealthy MILL
ing company of Springfield, the plain
tin alleging that he caught the disease
known as CHAMBERS while taking care
of horses belonging TO the defendant
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04
To Interest Kansas Frui, Grev.r

9 Topeka, Kan, Sept Gerald Hol-
singer. Of Rosedale. has been commits
stored. by the worlds fair board to
rove around over Kansas and interest
fruit growers in Kansas display OF
fruit at the St Louis fair Holsinger
Is big fruit grower himself and he
was chosen because of his wide ac-
Quaintance with fruit growers through
out the state
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04

The Kaiser Favorx Rigorous Discipline.
Berlin, Aug 30.-Emperor William,
In his speech at the banquet at Cassel,
where 10000 were feasted, attributed
his great capacity for work to the
rigorous discipline imposed upon him
IN youth by his tutors
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04
Missouri Negro Sues whl.eeap..

sedalfa. Mo-. Sept William
Wright, a negro. who was taken from
the Warsaw, Benton county. Jail and
whipped By 20 or more citizens, came
here and retained ex-Mayor Hastain to
bring suit against his assaiiants for
500, goo damages.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04
Fire ut Okeene. Ok.

Okeene. Ok. Aug 30--Fire broke
out in the hallway OF a building occu-
pied by the Empire Furniture company
and within two hours the entire block
of buildings on the west side OF Main
street between the First national
bank and the street north was In
ashes
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04

Topeka, Kan, Sept Gov. Bailey
has taken a hand in the attempt to
capture the gang which tried to wreck
Missouri Pacific train at Nearman,
Wyandotte county, on the night OF
August p. Yesterday he offered re-
ward of 500 for their capture
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04
Sold Her Hair TO Benefit Church.

Castine, Me, Aug 29.-Miss Bessie
Smythe, the daughter Of a farmer on
the Orland road. in order to raise
money for the Union church with
which to have it painted and some
thing paid on the mortgage. sold her
hair at auction, a Boston merchant
paving down 1886 cash for it
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04
ser.at Cir Is Thsef.

Kansas City, Mo-, Aug 29.ALizzie
Mcpherson. "a years old, is under ar
rest and has confessed to robbing
number of houses on the south side
She would hire ont as servant girl and
remain about a hours, always leayt1E
with valuable articles
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04
Say He rriea 20 Burn saloon.

Eldorado. Ok, Sept Rev J. w.
Baehman. pastor OF the Methodist
church here has been arrested on a
charge of arson 1t is alleged that he
tried 10 burn the saloon building and
contents owned by v. W. Wheafley.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04
bulgaria WIN Re Drawn,,

Sofia, Bulgaria, Sept both in of
fcial and revolutionary circles the
opinion is freely held that war be-
tween Bulgaria and Turkey is immi-
Eent and can be averted by moth ing
short of miracle. 1t is not expected
that either government will formally
declare hostilities. but that the pre-
vailing conditions will force on a war
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04

SUD0CIuS OUuS1z 6E83BH.
London, Aug. 31.-The Sofia CORE
spondent of the Times telegraphs that
it tbs expected that the Beirut affair
was merely a wedding party INDUCING
in 3 feu de joie and the shots were not
directed with design against the United
States vice consul, Mr.. MageIssen-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04
SHOT AT, BUT NOT HIT
sice Consul Magelssen at Beirut Is
Not Dead as Reported.
False Report Due 10 Error in Cipher Dis
pateh-Unitsd States warshIps VIA
Go There Anyhow As Sftus-
ton Is Unsafe.

Oyster Bay. N Y, Aug 2e-Presf-
lent Roosevelt was informed last night
Dy representative OF the Associated
press Of the ineOrrectness of the re-
port that Vice Consul William G.
Magelssen at Beirut, Syria, had been
assassinated. The president expressed
qualification that Consul Magelssen
had escaped without injury from the
assault OF the would-be murderer He
announced, however, that 10 change
1t present would be made in the plans
of this government and that the Euro
pean squadron, which he Thursday
night ordered 10 proceed Immediately
to Beirut, would continue to its Or
1ered destination 1t can be said that
he president and Secretary Of State
Hay both regard it advisable, in view
key, to have American war vessels in
Turkish waters.
1t can be said to be the purpose Of
President Roosevelt to afford Ameri-
IAN citizens in the disturbed provinces
If Turkey all the protection possible
For that reason and for others that
may develop in short time the deci-
sion is reached that no change will
be made at this time in the orders
10 the European squadron. Admiral
Cotton will proceed with his vessels
% Turkish waters with the idea Of
safeguarding fully Americans and
American interests.
Warships Sail from Genoa.
Nice, France, Aug. 29.-In conse-
quence Of orders from the navy de-
partment at Washington, the United
States cruisers Brooklyn and San
Francisco, now at Vile Franche, sailed
Friday evening for Genoa, where they
rejoined the Machias. After coaling
at Genoa, the American ships sailed
for Beirut
The Brooklyn will proceed with all
haste to, Beirut, and will not wait for
The Maci1ias which is a much slower
vessel The San Francisco will ac-
company the Brooklyn. At Port Said
The commanders will receive further
orders.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04
Br,.tov.. Pnx.te sccreta-.

Marion. Kan. Sept. HOMER Hoch.
con of E. W. .Hoch, the well-known
editor, has been appointed private sec
rotary to Joseph l. Bristow, fourth as
sistant postmaster general Young
Hoch is a graduate of Baker university
at Baldwin. Kan.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04

Re~,rs broken in . Cogboy Relay Rses.
Lamar, Col, Aug A-Yesterday
Dick Creaghe broke the worlds record
in a fve-mile cowboy relay race. the
distance being made In s:42 2-5. The
record was previously held by the Wat
son string and was made during the
ssste fair at Pueblo In 10:0f-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04
Mrs. Nation Sue. for sI5.OOO.

Scranton, Pa, Aug. 30.-Mrs- Car
tie Nation filed a suit for $75, 900 dam
ages against the mayor, the director
of public safety, the chief of police and
six police officers of the city OF Scran-
ton, alleging false arrest
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04

Jefferson City. Mo-, Sept. Judge
Timmonds oyerruled the motion for
arrest of judgment in the case of Sem
afOr Sullivan An appeal will now be
taken to the Kansas City court of ap-
peafs-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04
Bolt killed Man. Destroyed Courthouse.

Bolt Killed Man. Destroyed Courthouse.
Hazard. KY, Aug. 30.-Lightning
struck the courthouse here and killed
John J. Baker standing in the doorway
and stunned six other men in the
building. The courthouse was fred
and practically consumed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04

Nevada, Mo-, Aug. zs.-A bolt OF
lightning struck Miss Fay Ramsey's
umbrella while she was returning
bone In q rainsterm and she wes car
ried into the house unconscious Shs
is considered in . critical condition
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04
Only Three Per Ce.s- Of Apple Crop-

Kansas City. Mo.. Aug. zs-R =.
Coombs, Who has 1000 acres Of apple
orchards at Parker and Lane. Kan.
saws the yield Of apples in Kansas and
Missouri win not be more than three
oer cent. Of an average crop this yeex
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04

| Pittsburg, Pa, Aug 29.@James
| AckIey. of warren. O.. was drowned at
| The new Heirs island dam because he
wouId not be saved until his three
companions had been rescued
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04
HAMBURG Belle Won Fatarisy.

New York, Aug 30.-Hamburg Belle
Won the $50 900 F'uturity race at
Sheeushead Bay Saturday; Leonidas
eecoud. The Minute Man third Time.
a:13. Hamburg Belle won by length
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04
| TALK ON FLOODS.
Weather Bureau Official Tells Why
One of 1908 Was So Destructive.

Harch Of Civilization Has Made Channels
Deeper and Consequently Swifter Cur
rsnts-Forests Do Not Create Rain
But Retain Moisture.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-03
YOUNG
WOMAN
KILLED.
Struck by Pony Cart at wss.
teTIy, Shs Dies a Few Hours
Later From Fractured Skull

A distressing accident which resulted In
the death or one or Westerly's most pop
ular young women occurred In that town
on Sunday afternoon, when Miss Emma
southwiok. 20 years OF age, was knocked
down by pony cart and received n frac-
ture OF the skull, from which she died
a few hours later.
Miss southwick was on her way home
from tho postofrice about 6l5 AS she
approached the New York. New Haven
and Hartford railroad crossing on West
Broad street which crosses the street
about 20 feet above grade. she passed
under the bridge just as train rushed
by overhead.
At the same time pony cart In charge
OF Mr.. Lea Sweet and John Lyon came
along and the noise frightened the bind
pony In the shafts, 80 that he became
unnanageable. He bolted and turned
sharply to the right UP Liberty street.
just as Miss Southwick was crossing the
street.
The cart struck the young woman and
hurled her against the curbing, her head
striking tho stone with great FORCE, cut
ting a large cash In her scalp and. as
was afterwards determined, fracturing
her skull.
She was picked up and taken to a store
and DR. Lewis summoned. He examined
the wound and sewed up the cut, bellev-
ing that the injury was not serious one.
After being taken 10 her home she fell
into an unconscious state, and it was
then found that the skull was fractured.
She died at 1890 yesterday morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-03
INJUNCTION
REFUSED
BY COURT
Decision Of Judge TI|linghast
In Case Of Oodd Against tho
Consolidated Railroad.

Judge Tlllinghast today handed down
rescript in the case OF Lee NJ. Dodd
against the New York, New Haven *
Hartford Railroad. which was heard Sat
urday on a motion on the part of the
plaintiff for a mandatory injunction TO
restrain the defendant corporation from
maintaining fece on Northup avenue'
The court decided that the complainant
fails TO show case which entities him TO
"a preliminary Injunction, mandatory In
form"
He stated also that mo irreperable In
jury will result TO him pending the trial
of the case. from the maintenance OF the
fence erected by the respondent. even In
case the action OF the board OF aldermen
in abandoning that part OF the street
which the respondent has enclosed. should
not finally be confirmed by the verdict OF
the jury upon the trial OF the complain
ants appeal from said action. which ap-
real is now pending in the common pleas
division" "The motion for a prelim
mary injunction Is therefore denied"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-03

laid dowu--set in a chair day and night
and had TO be drawn from one room To
another. BY my doctors orders / went
south and staid several months but re-
ceived no benefit. At last Brazilian
Balm was recommended 20 me so highly
decided 10 try IL. Inside OF {. week I
could sleep in my bed. Now L am out
doors every day, tending 10 everything,
do not have any Asthma aud will soon
resume my old occupation, foreman OF
the Eddy Electric Mig. Co., of Windsor
Ct. Most gratefully yours, O
WM. II. WooD.
Thousands of doctors prescribe Brazilian
psIrn IN Catarrh, Asthma. Pieurisy and Grippe.
only thing known that removes all the after
effects Of Grippe In Lungs. Liver, Kidneys, Etc.
90 cts and Si.00 bottle AZ druggists. With the
8 90 bottle you get months treatment FREk
~ ToxrcorA TABLETS. the best Tonic. strength
Nu,ides An the World. n. y. IhcEsoN & Co
ManufseturinS Chemists indianapolis. Ind
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-03
BRISTOL.

In the district court yesterday morning
Patrick Pendergast, who was charged
with drunkenness, pleaded guilty and
was sentenced to six months at the state
farm. Charles Ray was before the court
charged with being a dsorderly person.
His case was continued one week. The
case OF the State VS.. Thomas Burke was
discontinued and the warrant charging
him with being common drunkard dis
missed. The case OF william T. o'Donnell
VS. Katherine H. Tubbs was settled out
OF court The case OF Mscaullif and Per-
kins vs. McClouskey was continued to
Feb. 3. In the case of j. II. Wall & Co..
vs. DIR. Cornelius ]. Hasbrouck, the plain
tiY brought suit against the defendant for
book account Plaintiff submitted TO
Judgment and cost $l00. The case will be
taken TO the February term fer Ju'y
trial.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Lewis was
solemnized yesterday forenoon from her
late residence on Hope str sst The funer-
oil services were conducted by Rev.
George l.. Locke, pastor OF st. Michaefs
church OF which the deceased was a
member.
Peter Morris of the Arm OF Morris Bros.
wholesale bottlers, is confined 10 his home
Mr. and Mrs Francis l.. B. Herreshon
of BROOKLYN, N Y, who have been here
the past week as guests or MS brother,
Mr. ]. b. Herreshoff. attended the funeral
yesterday OF Mrs. Lewis. and returned
home last evening. They were accompan-
led by Mr. and Mrs. j. Il. Herreshon
who will visit Washington before they re-
turn.
Two more cases OF diphtheria have been
reported at the town clerks office by
DIR. John Lake. The patients are Ide and
Herbert Collins residing on Central
street
Evangelist II. r. Snow Of New Bedford
preached at the morning and evening ser
vices at the Pentecostal church.
Yesterday morning there was a drop In
the prices OF coal OF about 81 a ton. The
prices quoted were 81 for chestnut, stove
and egg varieties and IS for Franklin coal.
Yesterday there was a death from diph-
iberia I'm this town, Ralph OBrien. a
child OF Matthew O'Brien, residing on
Wood street succumbed 10 the disease.
The remains were buried soon after its
death
Yesterday morning the family OF Ber-
nard Farley consisting OF himself wife.
three sons and Ave daughters, were more
or less affected with coal gas but not Sc
riously, from a heating stove at their
home on Wood street. Members or the
family awoke in time 20 prevent serious
consequences.
Mr.. John Lake, who has been absent
from his home here a quarter OF a CEN
tury, returned home yesterday looking
hale and hearty.
Miss Ella Crowley left here yesterday
for visit To friends I'm Worcester Mass.
Attorney Charles Il. German attended
the probate court here yesterday fore
noon In the interest OF the Goldman heirs.
William Lake, who resides on Congre-
gational street Is seriously ill with a
complication OF diseases.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burnett OF Bergen. N J.,
who have been visiting here the past two
weeks returned home yesterday.
The work at the National India Rsbber
works Is increasing every day and the
shoe ticket has been Increased 100 cases
the present week. New help Is being en-
ployed every day.