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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02

The negotiations for the renewal of com mercial treaties with Austria-Hungary, Germany and Switzerland, would be on the basis of advantages for Italian agri- culture. The rate of interest on govern ment bonds would be immediately re- duced, effecting saving of $S,0O0,000. The proposed legislation announced, includes measures to have the railroads, if neces- sary. pass under control of the state. a series of measures for economic reforms, ultimately in the sense of having pro- gressive taxation, or taxes In proportion to the wealth of the taxpayers; bill providing for the abolition of forced domicile; and a bill making Sunday an obligatory day of rest
 Referring to foreign relations, the pre- mier said those with tle powers were of the best. 1t is expected that the gov ernment's programme will be heatedly discussed, and that vote on the subject will be taken Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
Suit Dismissed.

Denver, Col, December 1.-In the United States district court today Judge Riner dismissed the suit of the Stratton Independence company, linn ited, of London against the Strong Gold Mining company, the litigants having effected agreement out of court. The The Stratton company accepted $1S.- 800 in lieu of $1,750,0 for which 1t sued as full payment for all damages for the extraction of ore from it's ter. ritory in Cripple Creek by the Strong company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
 FAST FREIGHT WRECKED,
Western of Alabama Train Goes
 Through a Trestle.

Selma, December 1.-(Special. 1.-The fast freight from Montgomery on the Western of Alabama railroad went into the creek at Benton yesterday morning. The engine got safely over the trestle when the mid dle part of the train broke in the bridge pilng. About five cars went into the creek and left the caboose, and few other cars high and dry on the other side
 Fortunately no one was injured The passenger from Montgomery was delayed considerably, having to transfer at the wreck
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02

was started. Then lace and candy indus tries were started, and both of these ventures have never been a paying in- vestment, a great deal of the money be- ing tied up.
 Last Wednesday Dowie's first confess sion of weakness was made at a rally in the tabernacle at Zion City.
 "A lot of you people have cash in your pockets, Dowie said to his followers. Dig down and get it out. It is Gods, and we need it in his work. You are towards of you do not give 1t up"
 Dowie talked in the same strain for more than an hour, tears glistening on his cheeks as he told of the financial straits in which the Zion industries found themselves.
 Instead of fria .enirg many inao de- posting, this appeal sent long line of people to the bank on Friday when they lined up at the paying teller's window, drawing out their money.
 Less than 5000 was deposited in the bank on Friday, when the amount with drawn was twice as large. Wesley G. Graham of Waukegon, tried to withdraw his account of $500 and was told he would have to give thirty days notice before he could get his money.
 Yesterday another effort was made by Dowie to get funds, but the depositors who appeared were few and the deposits were chiefly in trivial amounts. Today Dowie asked the members of Zion more urgently than ever for money. He de- clared that he must have $5OO0O0 without delay In the efforts 10 remedy the con- dition of affairs at Zion City, hundreds of letters were sent out daily to Dowies followers in other parts of the country. These letters were addressed to Dowieites to sell their farms and come at once to Zion City and take up the work of the church.
 It is declared that the employees of the manufacturing industries have not been paid in from four to six weeks. What little they have received, is said to have been paid entirely in the Zion City coupon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
MILL OPERATOR ARRESTED.
Is Charged With Violating Alabama $
 Child Labor Law.

Montgomery, Ala, December 1.-T. W. Wright, superintendent of the Peo- ples' Cotton factory, was arrested to- day, charged with violating the child labor law. This is the first case under the Alabama law
 It is alleged that Emmett Bedsole. aged II years, white, was employed in the mills without consent of his par ents.
 Wright was released on $5000 bail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
Filipino Pope Hanged.

Manila. December 1.-senor Rios. the fanatic Filipino leader and so-called pope of the Tayabas. has been hanged. He was captured last May and was subse- auently convicted of murder and sentenc- ed to death. Twenty-seven of his fol- lowers were sentenced at the same time to various terms of imprisonment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
Mobiles Estimate.

Mobile, December 1.-The members of the Mobile Cotton Exchange today in estimating the cotton crop for this season, reached an average of l0.GO2,877 bales. The highest estimate made is 11,499,999; the lowest, 10, ,O0O,- TIT bales.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
Revival at Huntsville.

Huntsville, December 1.--(Special)- The Rev. T. N. Compton of Texas is con- ducting revival meetings In the First Baptist church here and Is attracting large congrega tions representing many of the churches of the city. So far, the meetings have resulted in thirty conver- sions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
Cut 10 Per Cent.

sharon Pa, December LA reduction of 10 per cent in the wages of the em- ployes of the Sharon plant of the Ameri- can Steel foundries went into effect today. About 600 men are affected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
THE WEATHER.

Washington. December 1.-Fere- cast for Alabama: Rain or snow , Wednesday, except fair iu south
 west portion; fresh northwest winds , on coast; Thursday fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02

Birmingham and Jefferson county than any advertising medium ever originated in Alabama Captain Tarrant and other members of the board also recognized the importance of quick action, and all voted aye" in unison.
 As the commercial club committee left the room, many were heard to say, "Jef- ferson county certainly has progressive and broadminded men to compose her board of revenue"
 The members of the committee were F. M Jackson, Rufus N. Rhodes, w. P. G. Harding, Culpepper Exum, T. C.. Bush, G. H. Clark, Ross c. smith, J. w. Mcqueen, B. F. Roden, R. M. Goodall, Joseph Betman, Robert Jemison, G. H. Estes, w. M. Drennen, George Griffin, T. H. Johnston T. H. Aldrich, w. J. Cameron, Chapel Cory, Louis Minor. Frank NJ. Dimmick
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02

Gelders' 25c meals are the talk south of Mason and Dixoa'ol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
Japan and Russia About to
 Reach Anicab|e Agreement
FRANCE AND ENGLAND HELP
Both Governments Make Representa- tions to the Disputants That Have Favorable Effect-Japan Ac-
 cepts Russian Treaty.

Paris, December 1.-The Associated Press learns that Japan and Russia are on the verge of a settlement of the far eastern controversy. which promises to dissipate the war cloud that has been hanging over both countries. This set- clement will be the result of the nego- tiations which have been m progress for some time past, and which was assisted by the friendly representations of France to Russia and of Great 3r!tain to Japan
 The two nations have practically greed upon the basis of treaty. the signing of which can be prevented only by some un- expected developments. The basis of this forthcoming agreement follows:
 Will Accept Two Agreements.
 Russia will accept the two agreements entered into by Japan and Korea dated 1896 and 1888, respectively, under which Japan secured various rights in Corea )n- cluong the maintenance of a garrison at Seoul In exchange for this concession, Japan will accept Russia's treaty With China respecting Manchura.
 It Is believed, though not positively stated, that Japan and Russ's will reit- crate lnelF SuppOll pl tiiS i'AAi'N'f'NS S~ the 'open door" and the integrity of China and of Corea.
 In diplomatic and official circles here. COT siderable qualification is expressed at the satisfactory stage upon whi,n n,go- tiations between Russia and Japan have now entered.
 Before the recent visit of Count Lams- dorff, the Russian foreign minister to Paris, on which occasion he accompanied the czar, France and Great Britain, as a result of the entente existing between them, had agreed to use their influence with Russia and Japan respectively for the purpose of securing an amicable agreement of the questions in dispute
 France Gives Points.
 When Count Lamsdorff arrived, M. Delcasse, the French foreign minister. took occasion to point out the interest which France had in a peaceful solution of the difficulty At the same time, M. Delcasse told Count Lamsdorff that it was clearly understood that no matter what the result, there would be no change, generally speaking, in the atti- tude of France toward Russia.
 Count Lamsdorff fully appreciated the delicacy of the French representation, but explained that the policy of the Russian government tended to be peaceful solu- ton. In the meantime, Great Britain had been making energetic representations to the Tokio government. Tne emperor of Korea is considerably agitated over the situation in his country, and is denying himself to all foreigners evidently fear ing that the Russian and Japanese rep resentatiVes at Seoul will ask for an audience and present fresh remarks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
Board of Revenue Progressive.

The members of the board proved to be just as patriotic as the visiting citizens, and in a public spirited manner Captain Crook and MT. McGeever urger the im- mediate payment of the money. They both explained that it meant more to
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04
A Challenge.

We have repeatedly charged that
the 1901 Kansas Railroad law is a
fraud upon the people of Kansas
and desiring to fully discuss the
measure with its defender-if it has
any-we gave the following challenge
to the Editor of the Topeka State
Journal, who kindly consented to give
space subject to his control, for dis
cussion of the law.
We charge and assert that the rail
road law of 1901 is an injustice to
the people and that it wrongfully
despoils them of many millions of
dollars every year.
We therefore challenge the author
of the bill or the members of the COM
mittee recommending its passage, or
the members of the legislature voting
for it, or the governor WHO signed it,
to discuss the measure with us through
the columns of the Topeka State
Journal, at such times and under
such conditions as may be suggested
by the Editor of the Topeka State
Journal. The discussion to be abso-
lutely non-partizan and upon the
broad plane of American citizenship
and for the best interests of the state
of Kansas and its people. Therefore
all illusions to politics must be
barred.-The Southwestern Grain
Journal.
Up to this time the friends of the
law have not accepted our PROPOSE
ton and we now take down all the
bars and will consent to debate the
law with any Of the railroad attorneys
having an interest in its construction
Editor Grain Journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04
Death of Mrs. e. F. Dunn.

Mrs. Mary Dunn died at noon TO-
day at the residence of Mr.. Jacob
Winegarth. She had been sick for
only few hours. Her condition
was not considered serious until last
night and this morning it was learned
that she could not live Her death
was extremely sad, Mr. Dunn being
absent from the city and her four
little children being too small to care
for themselves or assist the mother.
Mr.. Dunn is in Great Bend with race
horses and knew nothing of the con-
dition of his wife until Mr.. Winegarth
telegraphed him this afternoon that
she was dead. He is expected to
arrive home tonight. Besides the
husband the deceased leaves four
little children all too young to earn a
livelihood.-Dodge City Daily News.
The many friends of the Dunn
family will be extremely sorry to hear
of the death of Mrs. Dunn, and join
the DEMOCRAT in extending sympathy
to the oereaved husband and children.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04
Commissioners Proceedings.
County Clerks Office

County Clerks Office,
August 9th, 1903.
Pursuant to adjournment of August
14th. the Board of County Commits
sioners of Barton County, Kansas.
convened at the time and place above
mentioned. All members of said
Board were present and the County
Clerk of said county was in attend
ance.
The 1902 tax of S3.O2, on the
south half of block 66, Ellinwood,
was related on account of said land
being church property.
By request, the architect, ]. c. Ho[
land, was present and made an esti-
mate of the amount of work done on
the Jail building, which estimate rep
resented the amount of work done at
s4,O89.52. Whereupon, the Board,
making allowance for deductions and
former payments, ordered county war
rant No. 9,043, in the amount of 81,
$4,000 to be issued to Cork & Frye,
for work on Barton County jail, as
per third estimate of architect.
The County Clerk was directed to
issue an order for $4,000 in favor of
the Interstate Bridge Co., for part
payment on bridges completed for the
county.
The Board extendedly conferred
with the architect in regard to the
general character of the work done
and of the quality of materials used
thus far on the new building.
The Board adjourned to September
10th, 1903. F. M. LUTsCHG,
County Clerk.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04

This is fair legitimate distribution of valuable
prizes at the disposal of the people of Barton County
The piano, of the well known makes mot cheap,
unreliable instrument made for sale and not for use)
can be seen at the music department of the Hooper
Drug Co., Great Bend the local agents for these well
known Instruments The watch is exhibition at the
Jewelry Store of W. D. Gould. The other three prizes
will be announced later.
Contestants viii please call at this Office and get
blanks and instructions.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04
First Published in the DEMOCRAT Aug. 7th, 1903
Notice of Final Settlement.
The State of Kansas

The State of Kansas
Barton County
In the Probate Court in and for said County.
In the matter of the Estate of Alvarado Rails
back Deceased.
Creditors and all other persons interested in the
aforesaid Estate hereby notified that shall
apply the Probate Court in and for said County.
sitting at the Court House, in Great Bend. County
of Barton, State of Kansas, at the September term
of the Probate Court, to wit: on the 9TH day of
September A. D. 1903, for full and final settle
ment of said Estate.
R. Fl. MOSES, Administrator of the Estate of
Alvarado Railsback, deceased.
Great Bend. Kas. Aug 3. A. d. 1903. 22-5
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04
First published in the DFMoCRAT Aug. Il, 1903
Notice of Final Settlement
The State of Kansas,
Rarfnn County.

In the Probate Court in and for said County.
In the Matter of the Estate of Tichenor Vancil
Deceased. Creditors and all other persons inter-
eeted in the aforesaid Estate hereby notified
that shall apply to the Probate Court, in and
for said County, sitting at the Court House. in
Great Bend, County of Barton, State of Kansas at
the September term of said court tovit on the Ith
day of September A. D. 1903 for 3 full and final
settlement Of said Estate.
G.. A. SwARrz, Executor of the last will and
testament OF Tichenor Vancil, deceased
Great Bend. Kansas. Aug. II. 4. D. 1908. 1926
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04
A Runaway Accident.

Last Saturday James WEIGH came
near having a serious accident. He
was coming to town, and when about
five miles out the neckyoke strap
gave way letting the tongue down.
The horses started to run, and came
all the way in to town. Jim was
dumped out striking on his shoulder
seriously injuring the same and
otherwise bruising him up. He
came on to town, and received treat
ment- The accident might have
been worse.
The board of education on Tues
day evening, let the contract for re-
building the east school building, I.
n. Wilhide being the successful bid
der. The building when completed
will be the same size, but much better
in appearance. The contract price
is S4,192.
Mrs. S. Wollmann and daughter
came in from La Crosse Tuesday
morning, spending the day with Mrs.
Born, and going on to Chicago the
next morning, accompanied by Miss
Pauline Goodman, who will enter
Notre Dame Young Ladies Academy.
Miss Nea Crilly is visiting at Ster-
ling this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04
To Colorado.

The Missouri Pacific Ry. is selling
tickets to Pueblo and return for S12;
Colorado Springs and return S13. so;
Denver and return S15.75-all good
until Oct. 31st. J. RAsOR, Agt.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04
RULES.

Amy lady who is a resident
of Barton County may be
voted for.
2-Every dollar paid on sub
scription to the sBARToN
COUNTY DEMOCRAT will en-
title the person paying to cast
100 votes. This will include
subscriptions. duel renewals
and new subscriptions: Pro-
vided that no subscription is
to be paid in advance for a
longer term than two years.
3-No person in any way
connected with the mechan-
ical department of this Office
or in any way related to
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04

w. B. Cornell left for an eastern
trip Tuesday evening.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04

The contest will close at u, December 31st,
and the result will be announced in the issue of the
DEMOCRAT, January 1, 1904. A committee of three
disnterested parties will count the Wednes-
day evening of each week and the result will be
nounced from week to week by such committee until
December oath For the final count the DEMOCRAT
propretors will select party, the contestants
party and these two third party, which committee
will make the final count on December 31st 1903, and
announce the result.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-09-04

either of the publishers shall
be eligible to enter the con-
test.
mo votes will be permitted
to be put in the ballot box
until the cash is paid on the
subscription.
5-Numbered subscription re-
ceipts, ballots and stubs will
be furnished contestants,
with which to solicit votes
and will also be kept in this
Office. Persons who send in
their subscription money by
mail should cut out and fill
in the following blank and
send it with their money.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-05-01
Ancient Needle,rorIs.

Some OF the Oldest necdlework extant
was found in Egyptian and Egypto.
Roman tombs-a rough sort OF iaxen
cloth. like the bath toweling Of our
own day. 1t has loops OF wool worked
with some kind of needle. raised on
one side OF the stuff only. and a kind
of tapestry partly woven and partly
outlined in needlework. The mummies
which an Unsuitable modern curiosity
has disturbed are wrapped in linen, as
less liable than wooden cloth to the
ravages Of moth, and the art OF weav-
ing the lax that grew so plentifully on
the banks OF the Nile was probably
learned by the Israelites during their
sojourn In Egypt.
Ezekiel speaks Of fine linen with
broidered work from Egypt" Linen
seems the natural ground and founda-
ton Of all embroidery. 1t often lasts
longer than the work itself, can be
cleaned and will not fray or wear out,
as do more costly silks and satins.-
London Spectator.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-05-01
An OIL Racine.

Here is a recipe for the bite Of mad
dog taken from the Universal Maga'
zine Of knowledge" published by John
Hinton at the Kings Arms in Newgatc
street, London, May, 1853: Take the
youngest shoots of the elder tree. peel
OF the outside rind, then, scraping OF
the green rind, take two handfuls OF
II, which simmer quarter of an hour
in i've pints of ale. Strain 1t of and
when cold put It in bottles. Take
half pint, make warm the first thing
in the morning and the last at night
and be sure to keep yourself warm
also battle the part affected with some
Of the liquor warmed, the dose to be
repeated the next new or full moon
after the first. 1t is good for cattle as
well as the human species"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-05-01
settlInE ) Hotel an 81 PortuEaI.

Settling a Hotel BIN In Portugal
In Portugal when the traveller asks
for bis bill the landlord pleasantly rubs
his hands together and answers
"Whatever your excellency pleases to
give"
This viii not DO, for the traveller Is
sure to ofrer TOO little or TOO much and
to be thought either a spendthrift or
niggard, So he has TO make speech,
thank the landlord for his confidence
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-05-01
Animals In Fire.

When Cyprus was the center Of the
copper industry, It is asserted that n
four footed animal with wings lived In
the hottest furnaces among the fire and
Furthermore that it would die instantly
upon being removed from its natural
element. tle flames. The salamander
Of old was also creature which did
not dread the fire. Some say that it
could eat fire and spit flames, others
that its breath would ignite all combus'
tibles Pliny says, This animal is so
intensely cold as to extinguish fire by
Its contact in the same way that ice
DOTH
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-05-01
MhImr Of n Horre.

The better the horse the more spirit
he has The disposition of an Arab
hunter Is thus described by Sewell
Ford in Horses Nine' No paragon,
however, was Pasha. He had TEN.
per, and his whims were as many rs
those Of a schoolgirl. He was particu-
lar as TO who put on his bride. He had
notions concerning the manner In
which currycomb should be used. A
red ribbon or a bandanna handkerchief
put him in a rage, while green, the holy
color of the Mohammedan, soothed his
nerves. A lively pair of heels he had,
and he knew how to use his teeth.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-05-01
GOOD PRODUCERS
COMPLETED
In the Folsom District by the South
Penn Batch of Oil Notes.

Credit balances Sl.53; certificates, no
bid.
Shipments Pennsylvania, 92,lS9 bar.
rels average, 77,243 barrels. Runs. 49,
n3 barrels; average, 70,O96 barrels.
Shipments Lima, 1880 barrels; av-
cragc. $3.50 barrels. Runs, 47,SiO bar
rcls; average. 5l,ls92 barrels.
In the Folsom district, Wetzel eoun'
g, some good producers have been
compiled The South Penn Oil com
pany', No. on the L. B. Ice fard has
been drilled through the Gordon and is
producing 30 barrels a day. The same
company's No. l on the J. L. Price
farm has not been completed and is pro-
duciug loo barrels day.
No. on the HaIl-Price farm is pro-
ducing $50 barrels a day. No, ! Me
Intyrc- Peterson is producing 80 barrels
a day.
Nos. 3 and 81 on the Robinson tract
are both drilling in the Gordon The
first has a show and the last only lit.
tie oil.
To the northeast of Developments b
+ Hidretb No. ! is Is feet in the stray
and not showing any oil. No. on the
Luther Talkington farm has been shot
and produced 30 barrels the first q
hours.
In the Salem district. Harrison coun-
ty. the South Penn Oil company his
completed its test on the W. S, VIII
liams farm and has a 2-barrel pumPer
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-05-01
LItIrant., Requisites.

An old English solicitor used to say
a mans requirements for going to law
were ten In number, and he summed
them up as follows: First, plenty Of
money; secondly, plenty Of patience;
thirdly, a good case; fourthly, a good
solicitor; dfthly, plenty OF money;
sixthly, good counsel; seventhly, a
good witness; eighthly, a good jury;
ninthly. good judge; tenthly, plenty
Of money.