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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-13
The Athenian Club.

The Athenian Club.
The Athenian Club met Monday
afternoon March 9th at the home of
Mrs. Vida Morrison, With Mrs. Ida
Hitchcock as leader.
The members responded to roll call
by cnrrent events. Topic for the
afternoon, France.
A short concise history of France
was given by the leader.
The age of Charlemagne was next
treated by Mrs. Parker.
The characteristics of this hero
which won for him the name of great,
is the variety of his ambitions, his
faculties, his deeds.
The conquest of Saxony was one
of the dreams of this warrior. For
thirty years the struggle lasted. His
conquest was but for the moment, as
the missionaries left to guard the
conquered territory were ruthlessly
massacred. Still the war went on for
"Saxony," he often said, ''must be
christianized or wiped out" The
siege finally closed by the surrender
OF. the Franks, these were baptized
and forsook Paganism for christianity.
His fame as a statesman and patron
of learning, his great commercial enter
prises, these and other achievements
left their stamp on the civilization of
the world and on these it depended.
The club then listened to a vocal
solo by Mrs. Vida Morrison.
An interesting paper on "The Cru
sades" was read by Mrs. Cox. This
was the ''war of the Cross" and was
composed of military expeditions.
| The badge was red cross worn en-
the breast. 1t was motley array of
men, women and children. most of
them on foot with little of arms or
money all on a pilgrimage to Jerusa-
lem. But few ever reached the mecca
of their desires. Other crusades fol-
lowed, these. were armed men and
out for conquest also, and in 1893
they took Jerusalem. One thing was
accomplished, the great band of muir
derers, thieves and robbers went out
to return no more.
Miss Bailey favored the club with
an instrumental solo which was enjoy
ed by all.
Joan of Arc:-This character sketch
was given by Mrs. Vida Morrison
and many interesting facts brought
out by general discussion that fol-
lowed.
! The club had the pleasure of a
visit with Mrs. Pettijohn of Dodge
City, corresponding secretary of the
District Federation of Clubs who adj
dressed the members on club matters.
/ The following report was received
with much interest.
Report of Art Exhibit:
Gross Receipts S94.S0
Disbursements 49,
s61.55
Sundries 6.95
Available funds for pictures S6S. so
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-13

c, F. Diffenbacher and D. J..
Newton, two east side residents who
have been having quite a tussie with
sickness, were out on the streets
Monday enjoying the springlike
weather.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-13

T. P. Nichols, one of Pawnee
Rocks prominent merchants. was
down to the county seat Thursday,
and called on the DEMOCRAT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-13

Dick Taylor, one of the mos
successful farmers and stock, men O
this locality, goes,on our list of new
subscribers this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-13
Public Sale.

A. H. Clancy will have a sale of
cattle, horses, hogs, implements ETC.,
at his farm west of town, on next
Wednesday, March 1 Sth. For further
information see sale bills.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-13
Catholic Services.

Owing to the illness the past week,
Father Wierma will not hold the reg
ular Sunday services at Seward, but
instead will celebrate Mass at St.
Marys Convent, at a. m.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-13

A baby girl was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Ira Clark, Sunday morning, and
Ira went down to Kansas City Tues
day. To celebrate, Ira?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-13

Subscribers will do us a favor by
reporting to this Office any irregular
ity in receiving their paper.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-13

D. c. Glissman went down to
Kansas City, Saturday, to attend the
w. O. w. grand lodge meeting.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-13

Mrs. Addie Smith and children, of
Larmour, Union county, Ia, niece
of w. P. Coles, arrived Gin this city
last saturday on visit.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-13

S1.9S will buy one dozen Cabine
photos at Wallace's photo car, as fin,
as can be made.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-13

Do you want piano or organ?
Hooper has 'em and sells 'em cheap.
Do not buy until you investigate.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-13

The Commercial Club convention
committee met Wednesday night and
arranged with George Thatcher to
make canvas of the city to ascertain
how many delegates could be roemed
at private homes. Beds for from 400
to 50Oswill be needed outside OF the
hotels. We believe every one of our
citizens who have one or more spare
beds will willingly put them at the
disposal of the committee.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-13

1 have another fresh car of Texas
Red Seed Oats. Call and secure
your seed at prices to suit.
S. A.. NEwCoMBE.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-13

We receive the bulletins from the
experiment Station of the State
Agriculture College, which some
farmer whom they will interest car
get by calling at this Office.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-13

The new bakery and restaurant
opposite this office, is having a. nev
oven built this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-13

w. F. Klein & Co. have about 35
head Of 1, 2, and 3 year old mules for
sale. See them for prices.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-13

SD. Kelly of Great Bend, father
of Mr4 F. c. Bast, was IN our city
one day last week visiting his
daughter and family.-Hollyrood
Banner.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-13

George Turner, popular clerk with
the Crescent Grocery, is now a reader
of the DEMOCRAT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-13

Mrs. Geo. Fancher, of the south side
is recovering from a severe attack of
pneumonia.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-13

Old papers come in handy at spring
housekeeping time. We have them
at 20c per 100.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-13

H. E. Converse, Ed Croker, S. J.
Pile Great Bend, and H. J. Norris of
Kinsley, are new subscribers on our
list this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-13

e. A. Clark, the timer, came up
from Haviland this week, and may
locate in Great Bend again.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-13

Albion M. Schiller of Odin, and
d. r. Logan of Pawnee Rock, will
please accept thanks for cash on sub
scription.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-13

We M. Zeiber, the Pawnee Rock
nurseryman, was in the city the first
of this wesk.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-13

Hay is hay, about now, especially
In town.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-13

w. T. Kendall is putting up ten
room addition to the Elkholn hotel.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-13
Dedication Day at Hoisin9ton.

March 18th, next Tuesdays the
new r. K. Y. NJ. c. a. building az
Hoisington will be formally dedicated
Following will be the
PROGRAM:
Music Missouri Pacific Y NJ. c. A. Band
Song ''Coronation".- .e.-... Audience
Scripture Reading Rev. ]. a. Cornelius
Song, The wayside Cross. Male Quartet
Prayer Rev. B. e. Jones
Song, Onward Christian Soldiers" Audience
Speech, G. h. winslow, General Secretary Rail-
road Young Mems Christian Association,
Kansas City, Missouri. and Railroad
Official
Speeches H Baker, and W. P Kline, General
Secretary.
Song Leales quartet
Speech. John Caldwell, intern't1 sec'y Railroad
Department. Young Mems Christian
Association.
Speech, DR.. Carl Swensson. President Bethany
College.
Closing Remarks = O. B. Jewell
Doxology.
Benediction Rev. Geo. Chapman
This office is prepared to print
cards, envelopes, note or letter heads,
circulars or tickets in German types
Let us figure on anything you want in
that line. .
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-13
District Court.

Divorces were granted to Edith
Smith from Charley Smith. Peter Gales
from Lena Gales and Georgia Browdie
from James Browdie. $
Geo. (Shamus) O'Brien not yet sen
fenced. The lowest penalty is 5years
and the highest 10 years.
Verdict of guilty III case of StateZvs
Bundenthall, Sellers ct al. No SEN
tence yet passed.
Jury now out on case of State VS.
D. o. Gray.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-13

Uncle Fred Baker, of the Sd ward
is reported very i'll.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-13

Jas. Harris, formerly with the Ex-
change store in this city, but lately
living at Pawnee Rock, has rented
the Willie Dodge farm and viii move
on to the same.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-13

Before you buy that hand separator,
pillow, wagon, buggy or any farm
machinery for spring. work, call on
us. Well save you money.
MILLER & HEMKER.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-13

We can handle all your Poultry,
Eggs and Game, at the highest cash
price.
MORGAN, MILLER & Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-13

Available funds for pictures S6S.50
The club adjourned to meet Mon
day, March 16, with Mrs. Anna
Parker.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-13

ANYHOW, the Kansas legislature is
a friend of the speckled hen. 1t has
made chicken stealing felony. So,
If you Steal a hen
Why, then,
Go to the pen.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-13

D. T. Armstrong has bought the
Anthony Bulletin, at Anthony Kansas
and Will soon be in the printing bust
ness again. He went down there
this week, and will remove his family
there soon. Charley Armstrong will
remain with the DEMOCRAT for tie
present..
All aboard for Hoisington next
Tuesday, Great Bend ought 10 send
over big delegation.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-13

Bargain Surprises in every department.
Choice Spring Merchandise at half and less
than half price. The offerings will stand out
with damond-like brilliancy.
The sale will dumbfound competition and
astound the most experienced buyers. It
will be stirring, energetic occasion. 1t
will be wasting money to miss this oppor-
tunity. Every effort will be lnade to make
this event distinct triumph over every
past success.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-13
EVER INAUGURATED

We know we can accomplish nothing
without your help. We cater to your de-
sires. We serve your interests and follow
such lines as has made this store what it is
today.
That's why you get wonderful values here
at all times, and the most astounding offer
ings on special occasions. Wait for the big
Fire Sale. 1t means dollars to you.
Watch this Space for Date of Sale.
EcskgXgYgKgggw9 yz1ew@w9E
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-13


w. T. Kendall is putting up a ten
. room addition to the Elkholn hotel
Uncle Fred Baker, of the Sd ward
is reported very ill.
Hay is hay, about now, especially
in town.
Mrs. Geo. Fancher, of the south side
is recovering from severe attack of
pneumonia. -
We M. Zeiber, the Pawnee Rock
nurseryman, was in the city the first
of this wesk.
Old papers come in handy at spring
housekeeping time. We have them,
at zoe per 100.
George Turner, popular clerk with
the Crescent Grocery, is now a reader
of the DEMOCRAT.
The new bakery and restaurant,
opposite this office, is having a. new
oven built this week.
E. A. Clark, the timer, came up
from Haviland this week, and may
locate in Great Bend again.
Q W. F. Klein & Co. have about 35
head Of 1, 2, and year old mules for
sale. See them for prices.
d. G. G1issman went down to
Kansas City, Saturday, to attend the
w. O. w. grand lodge meeting.
s198 will buy one dozen Cabinet
photos at Wallace's photo car, as fine
as can be made.
Subscribers will do us favor by
reporting to this Office any irregular
ity in receiving their paper.
Do you want a piano or organ!
Hooper has 'em and sells 'em cheap
Do not buy until you investigate.
Albion M. Schiller of Odin, and
d. R. Logan of Pawnee Rock, will
please accept thanks for cash on sub
scription.
l have another fresh car of Texas
Red Seed Oats. Call and secure
your seed at prices to suit.
S. A. NEwCoMBE.
Dick Taylor, one of the most
successful farmers and stock men OF
this locality, goes,on our list of new
subscribers this week.
H. E. Converse, Ed Croker, S. J.
Pile Great Bend, and H. J. Norris of
Kinsley, are new subscribers on ouI
list this week.
Mrs. Addie Smith and Children of
Larmour, Union county, Ia, niece
of w. P. Coles, arrived In this city
last saturday on visit.
A baby girl was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Ira Clark, Sunday morning, and
Ira went down to Kansas City Tues
day. To celebrate, Ira?
We receive the bulletins from the
experiment Station of the State
Agriculture College, which some
farmer whom they will interest car
) get by calling at this Office.
Jas. Harris, formerly with the Ex-
change store in this city, but lately
living at Pawnee Rock, has rented
the Willie Dodge farm and viii move
on to the same.
Before you buy that hand separator
plow, wagon, buggy or any farm
machinery for spring work, call or
us. Well save you money.
MILLER & HEMKER.
SD. Kelly of Great Bend, fathel
of Mra F. C. Bast, was in our city
one day last week visiting hi:
daughter and family-Hollyrooe
Banner.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-03-04
AN EMPTY PRETENSION.


BERLIN, March 3.-'.The Monroe doc
trine is an empty pretension behind which
is neither energetic will nor actual power"
Thus Prof. Adolf Wagner, the celebrated
political economist of Berlin University,
begins his reply to two questions SUBJ
mitted by a correspondent-whether the
Monroe doctrine was, i'm a moral sense as
binding as international law and what ac-
ton seems dictated first in the interest of
the German people. and then in the inter-
est of the European nations Scarcely
could such doctrine be forced on a con-
quered people after extraordinary VIC
tories" continues the professor. .No peo-
pie and no great ruler ever proclaimed such
nor Napoleon. at the height of his power.
ever made a similar pretension But not
even the United States predominant inter
ests are behind this unheard-of assump-
ton. South America is neither geographic
cally nor historically allied with North
America and the United States as TO Justify
such pretension. even from North Amer
lean standpoint"
Answering the second question Professor
Wagner said: 1T is only the divisions of
European politics and lack of insight into
and recognition of solidarity of interests of
middle. western and southern Europe
which hitherto have been and will remain
the chief seats or human civilization, that
explains why Europe. why Germany even.
takes this empty pretension into consider
alton for every European country's practi-
cal, political course Will naturally DEPEND
solely upon its interests and accordingly
upon consideration OF strength Therefore.
any binding engagement in advance re-
garding this pretentious doctrine of union
appears to be wrong policy"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-03-04

NEW YORK. March 3.-Butter-Receipts. G. 1a
packages The market was steady. State and
dairy i5H24c; extra creamery. &c; held cream
cry. 17s22c: creamery. common to choice. lisa
cream fancy, ,3c: coored, fall made. lai5c: stat
full cream. fancy small white, fall made IgILc:
state full cream. fancy large coored, fall made,
14hc; state full cream, fancy large, fall made
l4isc Eggs-Receipts. H,v7s packages The
market firmer. State and Pennsylvanis av-
erage best. lie; Western fancy, lie; Southern
l6i.c; refrigerated, e4l3c.
demand: extra Western creamery. &c; extra
nearby prints, SIC. Eggs firm and nc higher
fresh nearby and Western. l6hc, at the mark
fresh Southwestern. Ice. at the mark: fresh
Southern. 15l1c, at the mark Cheese Arm and
in fair demand: New York full creams prjms
to good steady at 13kd13%c: New York full
creams prime large. lac; New York full creams
fair to good large. 13hnl3zc.
BALTIMORE. March s.-Butter firm and un
changed: fancy imitation. 21G23c; fancy cream
ery 2sN soc: fancy ladle 1sal9c; fancy roll Ia
lsc; good roll. Sale store packed, 15fIl7c Egg,
firm. fresh. l5ixc. Cheese firm; large ii6ii4i.c
medium. l4d14Ac; small. Hh0i4&c
CHICAGO March 3.-On the Produce Exchapr,
cries lsn27zc: dairy, l4d24c. Eggs steady a.
aislsc, at the mark cases included Chees.
steady at l2's4l3l1c.
CINCINNATI. March s.-Esss firm and highes
ri lSi.c Butter firm and higher: Creamery
Extra .9i.c: frsts, Ti162sc, seconds 24L625c
dairy lsqi6c- Cheese steady: Ohio hat. lie
KANSAS CITY. March 3.-Eggs nrm. fres1
Missouri and Kansas stock, 12kc. loss on case
returned: new No. whitewood cases Included
i1kc.
ST. LOUIS. March s.-Buster arm; creamery
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-03-04
LOCAL WHOLESALE TRADE
BETTER WEATHER MARKED BY A
GOOD INCREASE IN BUSINESS.
Prices of Many Leading Articles Are
LOwer-Butter, Cheese and Poultry
Firm-Grafn Markets Were Active.

With the fine weather for March trade
shows a decided Improvement in volume,
and in several lines there is a tendency to
lower prices. This will apply especially to
Commission row and the produce market.
On Commission row stocks of fruits and
vegetables are unusually large for this sea-
son and, in fact, are the largest ever known
at the first of March. There is surplus of
apples and concessions. even on the quota
tions. are made to effect good sales. Irish
potatoes are in abundant supply and 1t is
said there are thousands of cars of pota-
toes in the West to be forwarded as soon
as cars can be furnished. Cabbage and
onions are in large supply and sell at very
reasonable prices. While there has been no
particular change in wheat to influence
flour, prices carry an easier tone and some
of the jobbing houses have reduced prices
cents a barrel; but jobbers generally have
confidence i'm the flour situation and are
buying freely. The wholesale grocery mar
ket is fairly active. Changes in prices or
sugar have been few and reports from the
East are that the price-cutters are growing
weary of the situation and have issued or
ders to statesmen to accept no sugar oroers
unless accompanied with orders for other
goods on which there is some profit. The
only difference in the coffee situation Is
that the Arbuckles have put up the price OF
standard packages " cent. thus keeping in
advance of the Lion brand which was pat
I'D ten DAYS ago. Canned tomatoes continue
weak and are slow sellers. Corn has been
a little slower, but continues firm Dried
fruits are about the same as for some weeks
past. with the exception of a slight reduc-
ton in evaporated apples. Salt fish shows
little change, mackerel continuing to rule
firm at the high prices which have pre-
vailed during the winter. Choice butter Is
again very firm and top grades do not sup
ply the demand. Cheese Is unchanged and
very firm. Fresh eggs are weak. There was
a steady feeling last week. but with the ad-
vent of warmer weather prices are declin-
ing Poultry is very strong, with light re-
CENTS and prices are advancing There is
a good demand and dealers cannot readily
find supplies Provision dealers report trade
excellent and prices firm in all lines. Lard
and other provisions, except hams. are un-
changed Druggists are enjoying an excel
lent trade and all lines of drugs are firm at
the recent revision. Linseed oil is weak al
the reduction of last Saturday. CONNECTION
ers report trade good for the season, with
prices unchanged. Iron and hardware deal
ers are quite busy, with prices steady and
strong.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-03-04
TRADE In GENERAL.
QuOtati0As at st. Louis, Baltimore
Cincinnati and Elsewhere.

patents: ss.4easss; extra fancy and straight.
at 'y ssSsso Corn meal steady at $50 Bran
strong sacked. east track; ssGsss Wheat high
5;llg55ssc. Corn lower; No AS cash &c; track.
No eas sS s5se track seas7c; May. ''s ssss
July. sl,sc; No. 2 white. CSC. Rye higher at 5od
= sssI
sIsssS !, Iron c gfsTf ie, RssRaS
whsS5 ssSs corn sS.
"a. 600 bu; corn 10000 blu; oats 10000 bu
LIVERPOOL March se " heat quiet;
en spring S d ss I'D
Corn-Spot steady; American mixed. new. As
quiet at 7ss Sd HAMS
Short cut dull at SIS Cd Bacon-Cumberland
clear backs strong at Sis Sd; clear bellies strong
at SIS. Lard-Prime Western in tierces firm
ass 3D. cheese"American finest white steady al a;
ess. Tallow-Prime city steady at 27s 3D.
LOUISVILLE. March 3..wheat-No. red and
longberry, 7sc; No. red and longterry, Tic
and .sse UNI Peaehes srss s sRa
in car lots; on track sls.5oaI7: clover, sisGls
Potatoes. 81 70 per brl; Northern potatoes, SOC
per bu. onions. 81 per brl. Cabbage, soc Der
bril- Peppers, 81. * per crate.
KANSAS CITY, March 3.-Wheat-May, 67I5c
July, e5AQSsI3c; cash No. hard 6967lc; No. g
65IaQesc; No. 4. 59Gs3c; rejected, 55d5sc No.
red. 71Q7lfsc; No. 3 67a6sikc. Corn-Aprii, Ss1t
m3sAc; May, 3s%d2S1tc: July 3ShG3sIac; cash
No. mixed. 2S4@4Oc No. white, 39fI4lc; No
g. 3s11G39l4c. Oats-No. white. 3clsc. Re-
cepts-wheat. 27.2oo bu; corn. A. 500 bu; oats
IL, coo bu SUPERINTENDENT "a, 500 bu: corn
5s. 400 bu; oats, 10000 bu.
TOLEDO; March s-1wheat dull and steady
easier: March. sac; May, 45kc; July SIC
54Isc. Clover seed dull and higher; March, ST. s5
April, $40; October $40; prime timothy $3.50
prime alske. S.
CINCINNATI. March 3-Flour dull. Wheat
dull; No. red, 7yc- Corn steady; No. mixed
47c Oats quiet: No. mixed 3shc. Rye steady
No. 2. 5S3c. Lard frmer at $3.50. Bulk meats
firm $3.50. Bacon firm at s1o.75. Whisky
quiet at 81 80. Sugar easy.
BALTIMORE March 3.-Flour quiet and up
changed. Wheat frmer; spot and March, so;ka
S0stc. Corn steady; spot and March, 52axG523zc
Oats quiet and easy; No. white. 421kc.
DULUTH, March :.--Wheat-Cash No hard
| northern and May. 7Tssc; July nc OatsGTt
arrive on track and May. 34c.
MINNEAPOLIS. March 3.-Wheat-May 7elLc
| July. 7SAd13izc; on track No. I hard, 7Sssc: No
| l northern, 77%c; No. northern, 76tsc.
MILWAUKEE,, March 3-Barley steady. No ?
6fG65c; sample, 49u55c.