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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-11-07
Money Counting Contest.

Chicago, Nov. 3.-A money
counting and adding contest has
been held at the First National bank
under the auspices of the American
Institute of Bank Clerks. Twelve
packages of mixed bank bills of IS,
SO, and $50 denominations and
aggregating $4,000 each, were car
RED into a cage under the guard of
twelve special policemen. Twelve
representatives from as many Chi
cago banks sorted the money,
proved it, counted il into $500
packages, strapped It up and mi
tiated it under the critical gaze Of
their fellow-clerks. The first prize
OF SIS was won By Lemoyne S
Hatch of the First National in p
minutes 6 As seconds. Neatness,
accuracy and speed were the esser-
tial points.
Two contestants were placed N
each cage under the guard of two
judges and two tinekeepers, The
contestants were principally tellers,
Hatch fnished>one minute ahead
of Frank E. Loomis of the Mer-
chants Loan and Trust bank,
whose time was p minutes 1 Is
seconds. Monroe r. Venables of
the Corn Exchange National bank
was third with Is minutes 10 sec
onds- The second ard third prizes
were SO and S.. Before the count
ing contest men from the different
banks added up 500 checks on the
The first prize of SIS
was won by Fred Robyn of the
First National in the time of II
minutes 80 As seconds. The sec
ond prize of $40 was taken by
Charles Novak of the Corn Ex-
change in II minutes and IA 25
seconds, and the third of S. by
Edwin D. Mccullough of the Ma
tional Bank of America, now merg-
ed in the Continental in II min
utes ard Is SIS seconds.
The checks ran from 90 cents to
$3.50, 900 and aggregated 81, 500,
600.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-11-07
Henry G. Davis in Business.

Walter CrOwder Of West Virginia
tells a number Of good stories about
the business sagacity Of Mr.. Davis,
the democratic vice presidential
nominee. Here is one: About so
years ago he wanted to buy some
coal lands without letting the OWN
er know he wanted them. The own
er wanted to sell without letting
Davis know he wanted to. It took
the two long time to get together,
50 excessive cautious were they. Fl
nally, however, they met and came
abruptly to the scratch. How
much :? said Davis. a cool million,
and not a cent less, the other replied.
Give you $4,000, sai6 Davis,
and not a cent more. In less than
two hours Davis got the property
for 100000, and made a splendid
bargain. After everything was set
tied and the money paid over Davis
said: Why did you ask me a mil
lion dollars for that land?' The sell
er replied: Because | thought you'd
be fool enough to give it Why did
YOU offer me $4,000? Because l
thought you'd be fool enough to
take it They laughed, winked,
shook hands and have been close
friends ever since"
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-11-07

TIE campaign manager of the
Hon. J. S. Norm gave out a con
servative" statement to the press
several days ago that his protege
would defeat Mr.. Garner by. at
least" 1900 votes. Self-confdence
is one of the predominating virtues
of a victor, but Notwithstanding the
Republicans ride on the salt wagon
every two years, nevertheless they
never fail to predict big majorities
that have never yet materialized,
which will be the outcome next
Tuesday. The friends of Hon John
n. Garner, the Democratic nom
inee, are not worrying over the
prospects of his opponents win
ming, They are MORN" the swim
now than they will be after next
Tuesday.-C. c. Caller.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-11-07

EDITOR LOWERY of the Honey
Grover Signal is a believer in
promptness. Hear him: People
on earth know very little of
Heaven, but if we were called up
on to name the people who will
wear the starriest crown and oc-
cupy the best rooms in the New
Jerusalem we would not hesitate
to say those who pay their bills
promptly and cheerfully. These
are the salt of the earth and will
be the glory of the world to come.
The fellow who stands you off
from month to month when he
has money in his pocket or could
get the lucre with little effort, and
the fellow who snorts and growls
every time he is called upon to pay
what he justly owes may push
clouds with the angels in the other
world. but we Will not believe it
until we are shown.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-11-07
NOTICE.

A called communication of Rio
Grande Lodge. No. 81, A F. &
A. NJ. will be held tonight at $50.
Work in the E. P. degree. All
members are requested to attend
and visiting brethren are cordially
invited. By order of w. NJ.
B. L. CAIN, See P. T.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-11-07

TOMORROW IS election day.
While no special excitement pre-
walls here, there being only one
ticket in the field other localities
are OH tiptoe, and things are at
fever heat. The salt river crew
has everything III shape tor its
usual trip, and it is hoped Teddy
Roosevelt will be the star passenger
for the voyage.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-11-07

sons were rendered unconscious.
japanese colony at the World S
Fair send the Mikado congratul-
atory cablegram.
President Roosevelt sends Pan
anna a congratulatory cablegram.
A German surgeon performs a
bloodless operation on Mrs. Paget
for hip dislocation.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-11-07

THE death of E. J. Martin, of
the S. A. & A. P. railroad, which
occurred in San Antonio last We'd
nesday, is very much regretted by
all, and especially will his loss be
felt in railway circles, where he
was very popular.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-11-07
For Lease.

A farm of about 200 acres. with
bitches, ETC., for irrigation. For
sale a pumping plant on the same
farm. Apply to
F. S. CHAMPION,
11-4-12-1 Santa Maria, Texas,
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-11-07

DoNT forget that you may be
called upon to show your poll, tax
receipt tomorrow. Better take it
along +
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-11-07

We are now prepared to test and
fit the eyes properly. No extra
charge for testing
11-4-12. Rutledge Jewelry Co.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-11-07
For Sale.

l have several nice articles of
household furniture that I will
dispose of at reasonable prices.
11-5-11 R. Z. BLEDSOE.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-11-07

as a candidate for reelection as repre-
sentative from this, the 95th represen-
tative district, subject to the action of
the Democratic party.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-11-07

We are authorized to announce the
name of
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-11-07
ANNOUNCEMENT,

We are authorized to anISunce the
name of the
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-11-07
Hon. JNO. y. GARNER,

rs a candidate for reelection TO Congress
from this, the Fifteenth District, subject
TO the action Of the democratic party.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-11-07

HON. Z. w. sEABURY,
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-11-07

Jesse o. Wheeler, Proprietor.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-03-10
Shamrock Ball.

Hamilton's band will give ball
at the city hall on the evening of
March II, 1904. The boys will al
SO serve Ice cream and cake in
an adjoining room. All come and
assist the boys.
Sewing machine supplies at Sour
beer & Co.'S.
For SALE-One good cart. In
quire at this Office.
Silks in different colors for 81
cents at Boyer's
A new line of suspenders and sox
Just received at Eaton's.
Sashes for hat trimmings in many
beautiful varieties at Boyer's.
Say boys have you seen those
sweaters at Flick & Roberts.
Ladies ready made underskirts
IS cents and up at Eaton's,
Don't forget that Sourbeer & Co.
have the finest line of art goods
ever seen in Meade.
See the imported Bourettes al
Boyer's. 1t is mnch used fol
fashionable frocks this season.
A new supply of those Hare
Moulded Columbia Phonagrapl
records just received at Sourbee
& Co.'S.
You will find handsome appliqu'
trimmings and swiss embroidery il
new stock at Boyer's.
| We are glad to announce that W
now have plenty of that Celebrates
Maitland Colorado Lump oal OF
hand. So be sure and get your sup
ply while it lasts.
MEADE LUMBER COMPANY,
H. ST. MARTIN, Manager
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-03-10
REDBLUFF ITEMS.

Our farmers are beginning to SOW
barley and oats now.
I. There was small gathering at
Will Cordes Sunday.
Our township trustee, Jake Cordes
went to Meade Monday to attend
the trustees meeting.
c. G.. Berger and Martin Grum-
kin were out poisoning prairie dogs
the latter part of last week.
Mr.. Gruemken was down with
the grippe but is. at present improv-
ing, several others are complaining
with the grippe.
There was a birthday party at
H. F. Danks in honor of Arthur
Danks', it being his birthday. All
present report splendid time.
The school in the south part of
Germany closed last week. Miss
Martha Butler taught very success
full term of school and was well liked
by her school.
The Lutherans of Germany had a
special meeting at the church last
Saturday but on account of bad
weather only a few members were
present so the meeting was adjourn
ed until next Wednesday.
Mr.. H. G., Buss, of Haven Kan
sas, arrived here last week looking
for location. Mr.. Buss is nice
appearing Dutchman and we. would
be glad to see him locate in Ger
many. He returned to his home
Tuesday.
Talk about your sand storms il
Kansas! Wasn't that one Wednes
day night terror? Why. Get
whiz we never saw the like, the dus
was so thick people had to ligh
lamps. We have not heard o
much damage so far in our neigh
borhood, except Mr.. Pete6sh's, par
of his roof was torn off and he
searched couple of days for it ant
finally found it about aquarter of
mile from home. He said it scenes
as though the wind carried it al
that distance in the air for it wash
broken up at all. If it had bee
rolling along on the ground
naturally would have broken t
pieces. We also heard of Henr
Heinson loosing one of his cows j
: the storm. He has as yet found n
! trace of her. Mr.. Heinson ha
! better look for her in. Beaver &C
: she probably landed in some {
those canyons. No telling, tn
wind might have carried her on ovel
+ ALRIGHT JIM,fY.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-03-10
a Reply.
JOHN D. WEHRLE, Secy. pro tie

The publisher and editor of the
"Meade Globe" has maliciously
and libelously published several
articles in his paper critlcizing my
ability as teacher. Like the man
who came in contact with the rear
end of a mule, 1 have borne it in
silence, as 1 considered the source
from whence it came.
But the virtue of patience being
exhausted l have decided that it Is
time to "kick back" or say a few
words in my own defense. The
statements that Mr.. Fuhr make in
criticism of me are false. He can
not prove them. l understand
that Brother Fuhr is a Christian, as
l have had the pleasure2) of Civ
ing my absorbed attention to his
brilliant discourse a few times. l
have been wondering if it is his
Christian duty that he has perform
ed in making such premeditated
fabrications as he has been guilty
Of. 1 do not claim to be perfect,
still 1 believe that 1 would think
twice before 1 would deliberately lie
about any one as he has done. l
trust that "Fcwer" will be enough
enlightened hereafter to discontinue
publishing his ibelous articles.
JOHN c. FOLEY.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-03-10
w. w. Simpson, Dentist.

Will be in Meade 9th to 10th and
26th to goth of each month.
We still sell watches. Sourbeer
& Co.
Lee & Read just received a car of
flour.
A nice line of new spring hats at
Boyer's.
See those new wrappers at
Eaton's.
If you want an abstract made see
Frank Wehrle.
Corn is worth 81 per hundred
pounds. Lee & Read.
White and black India Linen, 10,
IS, and 20 cents at Boyer's.
Sugar is advancing and we are
now selling only 1917 pounds for 81
Lee & Read.
Silk flour is made of No. 2 wheat
and is worth S1.2o per sack. Lee
& Read.
Boyer Sisters will sell hats for the
next 60 days at greatly reduced
prices.
For SALE-One registered Polled
Angus bull.
P. BLAIR & Son,
I mo. Meade Kansas.
Just received, a new line of spring
millinery which will be- sold very
low for cash at Wehrle's.
We fit glasses by the most ap.
proved method. See us if your eye:
trouble you. Sourbeer & Co.
The ground never gets too hare
and dry for our disc plov. Try one
on a guarantee. Lee & Read.
Do you want drill that drills
and guaranteed to drill right? We
have them and at right prices too
Lee s. Read.
A lot of new tailor made skirts
also a new line of shirt waists whicl
will be sold very low. Call a
Wehrle's and see them.
We have held the price of calic'
at S cents, but on account of reoen
advances, we are now selling stand
ard prints at cents. Lee & Read
We have three or four styles c
. eye shields to protect your eye
: from the dust, 20, rs and IS cent:
: Colored glasses. scenery or shootin
lglasses. Sourbeer & Co.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-03-10

Good value for your money will
make you come again. McMeel.
clyde Mars went to Bucklin
Tuesday night.
We don't sell everything, but we
do sell almost everything in shoes.
McMeel.
The assessors report appears in
another column of this paper, about
the only change made is in the ass
essment of alfalfa land which is
producing crop.
Miss. Mayme Campbell of Meade
stopped off as a guest, of Miss. Rilla
M. Rice on her way home from EN-
poria last night, leaving this morning
for her home. Hutchison News.
Prof. J. c. Foley has a communi-
cation in another column in reply to
several personal attacks which were
published Ill the Globe against him.
Mr.. Foley's article is bit rough,
but we think he is entitled to a
reply:
There will be Preaching at the
NJ. E. church, next Sunday, at IL
o'clock A. M. and also a meeting
for the old people of the town and
community at 4 O'Clock P. M. all are
cordially invited 10 attend.
REV. J. N. STAMPER,
Pastor.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-03-10
Grand Ball.

A grand ball will be given in the
court house on March II, 1904,
under the auspices of Hamilton's
Band. The proceeds are for the
band. Ice cream and cake will be
served in an5adjoining room to the
hall during the evening. Hamil-
tons orchestra will furnish music.
Everyone is invited to come.
Tickets are on sale at Fees drug
store and at Tom Johnston's fur
niture store.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-03-10
For Sale.
Pastor,

A Black Spanish Jack, three
years old, mealy nose, cole black,
I4H hands, good shape, style and
action. This jack can be bought
at what he is actually worth with a
guarantee that he is sure foal get
ter. Address E. w. Flynn, Will
burn, Kansas, or call at his place
10 miles north of Fowler, Kansas.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-03-10
BASIS OF ASSESSMENT.

The township assessors of Meade county
Kansas. met at the Office of the County Clerk
March 9TH, 1904, and organized by electing
John Norman, chairman and Don T. Edwards
Secretary. Those being present were:
George Fowler, Fowler Township.
John Norman, Crooked Creek Township.
w. W.. Ward, Mertilla Township.
Don T. Edwards, West Plains Township.
E. w. White, Meade Center Township.
c. T. Haskins, Logan Township.
Thomas Hart, Sand Creek Township
Jacob Cordes, Odee Township.
E. q. Feldman, Cimarron Township.
On motion of George Fowler it was agreed
to assess all personal property at full valu-
alton, deduct the amount of constitutional
exemption, If any, from the aggregate and
divide the remainder by three .(3), which re-
mainder is the amount subject to taxation.
On motionit was decided to adopt the fol-
lowing in regard to horses, mules and j-cks.
months and under year Sc to $I2.
year and under years 9 to IS.
years and under 3 years IS to ~.
3 years and under I3 years 20 to IS.
Stations and Jacks, 20 times service free.
On motion it was agreed to adopt the fol-
lowing basis of valuation of common cattle:
months and under year s. to So.
Iyear and under 2 years 5 to IL.
years and under years 7 to IS.
3 years and over 10 to 70.
On motion it was agreed to adopt the fol-
lowing basis of valuation on grades and
thoroughbred cattle:
months and under. year Sc to IL.
year and under years 10 toI5.
years and under years IL to 20.
3 years and over Is to rs.
Bulls according to grade 20 to 200
Mules under 20 years of age IS to IS.
Sheep and goats
6months and over to 2.
Rams 5to IS.
Hogs mo and over 4 cts. per Id.
Binders and headers $40 to so.
Mowers ito IS.
Threshers horse power so to 200
Threshers steam 200 to 1000
Wagons to so
Pleasure carriages of every
description to so
Gold Watches 10 to 20
Silver Watches 5toIo
Other Watches 1,os
Panotortes 50 to zoo
Other musical Instruments to az
Well machines 25toIso
Haypresses 20 to 100
Wheat 60 cts per bu.
All personal property not included on this
list to be assessed at actual value.
On motion it was agreed to assess land at
the following basis:
Prairie land $ItoSs
Wild hay land to8
Alfalfa land producing crop) to IS
l hereby certify that the above is a true
copy of the proceedings of the Board of As
SCISSORS for 1904, on file in my Office.
JOHN NORMAN, Chairman,
Don T. EDWARDS, Secy.
d. P. WYsoNG,
County Clerk.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-03-10
Millinery.

Mayme Campbell will have a
millinery opening Saturday, March
IL, at which time she will give 10
per cent off ON all millinery sold
and will also sell shoes at cost fox
cash. A number of other things
will go at reduced prices.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-03-10

sockgrowers bank
solicit of the legitimate ealenen and
of 1egitmats
cattle oansw good margins. no PURCHASE LOANS
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-03-10
New Candy.

Geo. Cobb has added fine line
of high grade candies to his business
and would be pleased to have you
call and inspect same.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-03-10
Democratic County Convention.

There will be delegate conven-
ton of the democrats of Meade
county at the city hall, Meade Kan
sas, on Saturday March 70 at 1880
p. m. for the purpose of electing 2
delegates and alternates to the
state convention which elects
delegates to the national convention
also to elect delegates to the con-
gressional and senatorial conven-
tlons, which have not been called.
The several townships are entitled
10 the following representation:
Meade Center. 10.
Fowler. ........ ........8.
Crooked Greek. II.
Mertilla
West Plains. ns...............8.
Cimarron. -
Odee IS.
Sand Creek. .............4.
Logan. 20.
1t is recommended that the sew
eral townships hold their primaries
on Friday March 22 for the selec-
ton of delegates.
S. D. ADAMS, Chairman.
JOHN D. WEHRLE, Secy. pro tenn.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-03-10
Local News.

Pressly has all kinds of garden
seed.
Our farmers have begun planting
barley.
DR.. Simpson came up from Lib
eral Monday.
We are expecting an abundance
of rain this spring.
w. B. Hays, of West Plains, was
a business visitor in Meade Monday.
The report of the assessors ap-
pears in another column of this is
sue.
Ned Jenkins was down from
Bucklin this week visiting his par
ents.
Mrs. Minnie Leach left Sunday
night for Hutchinson to visit for a
few weeks.
Judge Smith is sick at his home
southwest of Meade. We hope for
his early recovery.
F. A. Shinogle was over from
Plains Monday transacting business.
He made US a pleasant call.
Lee & Read have begun the
erection of a new store building just
east of their present store.
Have you purchased ticket for
the ball on the evening of March
IT? You should do so at once.
County Superintendent, Maggie
Martin has a new Blickensderfer
which is sold by VIM.
Shelley.
The band boys will have big
ball St. Patrick's night March II.
Secure your tickets and help the
boys.
R. Buis and Brother are tearing
down the old barn preparatory to
erecting new and more substantial
structure.
Macaroni Bisbee, of Plains, was
in town Monday. He was on his
way to the republican congressional
convention.
We printed the bar docket for the
March term of court which convenes
March Is. There are SO cases on
the docket.
R. w. Griggs and granddaughter,
Miss Rosa Rhodes, left last Monday
night for Wichita to attend the state
convention.
w. l.. Smith is at Hot Springs,
Arkansas, taking baths for erysipe-
las. His many friends hope for his
speedy recovery.
Prof. Foley resumed the city
schools last Monday. The attend
ance is very good and the work is
progressing nicely.
Messrs. J. w. Finley and J. w.
Wood, of Lebanon, Missouri, are
visiting at the home of Mr.. Charles
Roberts. The boys expect to re-
main in Meade county.
Will Sourbeer, of Crooked Greek,
went to Harper Monday to attend
the senatorial convention. Senator
Noftzger was unanimously renomi-
mated.
Tom Novinger, of Cimarron was
in town Monday on business.
While here he made US a financial
call. Tom is a good boy and is
prospering over in Cimaaron town
ship.
We would suggest that the
guardians of the piano in the city
hall have the instrument tuned as it
is very badly in need of tuning.
We will donate our IS cents.
Clyde Mars has disposed of his
tonsorial parlors to Messrs. J. E.
Roberts Jr. and Frank Byrns, who
will conduct the business at the old
stand. We wish the new firm sue
cess.
]. R. Reynolds returned from
Kansas city last week where he has
been visiting his parents for the past
few months. Roy has many friends
in Meade who all hope that he will
continue his residence with US.
Tom Chilcott came into our
sanctum last Monday and deposited
the necessary herewith for another
yeas's News. Tom is one of our
best citizens and stays at home,
only coming to town when he has
business.
The city dads are having an So
foot fire guard plowed and burned
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-03-10
For Sale.

Ladies and children's hats, also
some millinery and notions. Will
be sold at reduced prices. Call al
once.
7w. Mrs. LIMA FOWLER,
Fowler, Kansas
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-10-06
NOTICE.

To the Patrons of the Clear Branch
School: Next Monday is the time for
our school to start and Prof Ander-
son, together with the trustees ask
every patron of the school to meet ne
there on the first morning SO we can
adopt some rules and regulations by
which the school must be governed.
We are hoping and working for q
good school at this place this time.
/ think we have very fine teacher
now II we will help him we can have
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-10-06
NOTICE.

10 Teachers and Trustees: The
June distribution has just been reoeiv-
ed, and am now ready to issue nav
certificates to satisfy the Just claims
of teachers for the year 1903 and 1904
The salaries OF teachers on sixth
month will be greatly increased, and
in some instances, trustees will be re-
imbursed for supplementary salaries
Those who have not done SO. will
please present reports for the year
just closed at an early date, or sue h
report, or reports, Will be debarred
from payment, as I have to make my
annual report before the goth inst.
Sincerely yours,
s. r. MYERS.