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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-09-16
Good Show Wednesday Night.

The Mobiles did their best Wednes-
day night in the Witch's Son. 1t
was the finest presentation they have
given this week. The work of
Robert Johnson the comedian is de-
serving of especial notice. Some good
specialties were given. The company's
bill for tonight will be "The Gold
King"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-09-16
EIGHT DROWNED IN STORM
The Israel W. Durham Goes Under in
Delaware River And But Two
Escape.

Wilmington, Del. Sept: 15.-Dur-
ing the storm last night, the tug-boat,
Israel w. Durham, of Philadelphia,
was sunk ia the Delaware river, and
eight men lost their lives. The barge
in tow is stranded on the Jersey shore.
ONLY two men were saved.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-09-16
Harroun Surrenders.

St. Joseph, Mo-, Sept. 15.-W. H.
Harroun surrendered to the sheriff
here today upon his arrival from
Chicago. He is held on three
charges of forgery in the third degree
and has as yet been unable to give
bond. The grand jury has been
called for this afternoon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-09-16
British Vessel Sunk.

Cheefoo, Sept. 15.-The British
sailing vessel Lena which is supposed
to have been endeavoring to run the
blockade, struck a mine in the harbor
of Port Arthur today and was sunk.
But one member of the crew was
saved.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-09-16
HEAVY RAINS IN EAST.
Much Damage Done by Both Rain
and Wind.

New York, Sept. 15.-The entire
east was visited by heavy rainstorm
last night and is continuing today.
The downpour Of rain was accom-
panied by high wind. Much dam
age has been done in this city, at
Boston and at other points.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-09-16
Earthquake In New York.

Ogdensburg, NY, Sept. 15.-Fol-
lowing the heavy thunder storms of
last night, severe earthquake shocks
were felt here. Buildings trembled,
and the shocks are reported to have
been felt il other places.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-09-16

this time that when the fair Of Bar
ton county is not up to or ahead
of our neigtbors, there is lack
of interest manifested by her
people. You know we were the ban
ner wheat county last year and ought
to be concerned about our reputation
in other respects"
"Mr. NJ, wish the stalls were all
full of horses and cattle as well as the
pens full of hogs. The farmers only
need their attention called to that
matter and l believe they will see to
it, even ask for more extension of
sheds. I now see that it is an adver-
tising medium for the owner as we'll
as for the county: The farm imple-
ments and buggies are placed to ad-
vantage for the purchaser. Not
crowded and c3oped up as one often
finds them in the hardware stores. 1
was looking awhile ago for display
of articles from some of the other towns
of the county, but have not found
them yet.
"Your Idea is new but 7 believe it
needs thought. There is another
| feature connected with the fair to
which 1 wish to call your attention,
and that is the social qualities. We
meet friends not seen for long time
and can have a chat about the almost
forgotten hard times when we first
came to Kansas. Also how we in
tend to improve our homes on our
one dollar bushel wheat, and still
have money enough left from our
corn crop to go to the St. Louis fair
and visit our friends in the east few
months. The east sometimes gets
wrong impression, 1 fear, of Kansas.
Just yesterday 1 read story taken
from an eastern paper that does not
represent US correctly. A man from
the east, shortly after leaving Kansas
City, asked the porter how soon the
train would leave the tunnel. 'EDis
amt no tunnel, sab, we's jes passin'
fru de Kansas corn belt and de tall
stalks shuts out de sun. Yo' won't
see no mo daylight for two hundred
miles" The impression will be left
that there is no wheat out here this
year."
81 am pleased with the good order
on the grounds today Mr.. M. We
expect to come and spend another
day at the fair. The races were
good though not as many as I expect
ed. In every respect the sights and
scenes bid fair to excel all former
occasions. I shall add my mite next
year to the entries and talk up the
matter in our part of the country"
81 hope everyone will take in the
entire situation, Mr.. H, and be pleased
with the efforts put forth to make the
fair a success. It costs to keep ev-
erything in repair and. furnish so
grand show free each day. 1 must
again emphasize the purpose of the
fair. It needs study and careful
manipulation to show the visitors the
resources and products of the county.
hope each year will improve over
the former, as this has over the last.
Bring your folks to see US some
time Mr.. H."
Cali right. I would be pleased to
have you and your family come our
way when convenient I guess I
shall see you again this week.
7. WILLIAM MILLER.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-09-16
Indicted For Perjury.
saved.

Rising Sun, Ind, Sept. 15.-The
indictment for perjury, against Myron
Barbour, connected with the Gillespie
murder sensation, was called this
morning. Barbour was cool, and
showed no worry over his unpleasant
Dredicament.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-09-16
A New American Party.

Salt Lake, Utah, Sept. 15.-The
permanent organization of a new
American party, whose avowed pur-
pose is opposition to Mormonism in
politics, was effected here during a
mass meeting Just held.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-09-16
Investiaatine Hood Causes.

Kansas City. Mo. Sept. 15.-Rep-
resentative Burton, of Ohio, is here
investigating the causes of the foods
in the Kaw Valley. Mr.. Burton
comes from the House Committse On
Rivers and Harbors.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-09-16
FIFTH ANNUAL
= BARTON CO. FAIR
o
A Pleasing Description OF A
Pleasing Sight.
DON'T FAIL TO ATTEND.

III u .s.ss sss' ,... . i's 4s.sis ss'
take in the Fair this year. It was not
asigood last year as it was few years
ago, and 1 thought if it still got worse
I would not go any more.'
"Wel1, Mr.. H. you are right in a
measured presume, but if I were to
tell you that the people of the County
are to blame for it would you believe
1t? You have lived here quite awhile
and I understood fromyour talk some
time since that you never took any
ething to the fair. I know you have
had fine stock, good crops of corn,
wheat and fruit. 1 would like to
have a talk with you, but as you are
in a hurry 1 will postpone that till an
other time.
If you will wait. a few ssminutes 1
will tell you what is to be seen down
at the fair this year, and then 1 be-
lieve you will come with your family
tomorrow"
''It is hardly worth while for you to
consume the time, yet I can wait that
long if you desire it,
4'Very good Mr.. H. AS you enter
the gate you will find on your left 10
head of Hereford cattle belonging to
Messrs. Clayton and Moses. Then
Messrs. Brinkman and Peck have
Short Horns, following : are Mr..
Taylor's Herefords. All these cattle
are worth your attention in passing.
A few very nice hogs are seen near
by, and one is made to wonder how
they are fattened since corn has been
so high"
81 would like to remark that it does
not pay to bring cattle and hogs to
the fair since the expenses are grea,e1
than the premiums have been hereto
fore. That is the reason never bring
any"
"Well Mr.. H. 1 fear you have g
marrow conception of the object of the
Fair. The Association tries, BY
offering liberal premium, for stock
to induce farmers to bring them to the
fair. Remember it MAY be of financia
interest to the persons that bring
them. The fair is an opportunity
offered to the county to advertise a!
we'll as show the wealth and prosper
ity of the County. But enough of thi:
for the present.
want you to go with me to the
Hall of Fine Arts. You may recall
the fact that here to-fore there was NJ
other floor than mother earth to wall
upon in the hall. That is all changed
now, the Association has put into
a nice wooden floor, making the build
ing look fifty per cent better. 1 vii
just make little prophecy here: Yo'
need not tell any one about it, but
believe that if the people of Barto'
County would make as great an effor
to show up the products and resource
of the County as the officers of tn
Association. are making to have
done, electric lights would find :hei
way to the Fair Grounds fin a fe,
years.
Just turn your eyes to the left a
you enter the south door of the Ha
and notice the Music Parlor, Dinin
Room and Kitchen of the E. F
Moses Mere. Co. 1t is worth you
while to see the neat arrangement
The next, going north, is the Hemke
& Nuttleman display, to advantag
of stoves and cutlery. The Al
Gallery with natural curosities {
coins, minerals etc. occupy quite
space along the west wall. Do. nj
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-09-16
MARKET Is
MIXED TO-DAY
About a Cent Rise in Wheat.
but Corn Is Some Lower.
HOGS AND CATTLE. STEADY.

Grain and Stock Markets furnished
daily by special wire to the A. NJ.
McDearmott Commission Co..
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-09-16

take in the Fair this year. It was not
asigood last year as it was few years
ago, and 1 thought if it still got worse
I would not go any more"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-09-16
CHICAGO WHEAT
CHICAGO corn
CHICAGO CASH WHEAT,
KANSAS CITY WHEAT

70. 70. sGaI ssrd LA to li65
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-05
Surveying Corps in Nevada Have
Been All Laid OF by the
Company.
NO CROSS SECTI0N|AG DONE.
Looks Now as Though There Will be
Nothing Done In Construction
This Year.

Every indication points to the fact
that the Western Pacific viii not COM
mence construction at this end Of the
line this year. In fact there Is grow
ing belief that the project has been at
least temporarily abandoned, following
the recommencement Of active con-
structon on the San Pedro, Los An
geles & Salt Lake.
From latest adyices Teceivbl the
three corps OF engineers which have
been engaged In running line through
Nevada have been laid off. This does
not mean that they have completed
their work and there is nothing more
for them to do in this direction, for
While they have cleaned up number OF
preliminary surveys nothing as yet has
been done in the direction Of final cross
sectionlng prior to letting the grading
contracts.
The party at work drilling for water
on the desert west of Grantsville, how
ever. is still in the field,
The recent amicabe understanding
arrived at between Gould and the San
Ia Fe and Hartman lines, coupled with
the fact that this is Presidential year
and all railroad construction through
out the country is being put off for the
time being, Is said TO be the cause OF
the existing cessation In work.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-05
Ascot Park Events.

Los Angeles April .-The card today
was good one for the last day OF the
meeting but two and the racing was
first class from every standpoint Con-
trnry to the expectations Of the public.
four fav0rites, one second choice and
one third choice were the successful
horses. The wagering Of the public was
as lively as has been seen at Ascot this
season, and the public took away large
amount Of the bookmakers' money.
Weather fine; track fast. Results:
First race. one mile-Cursus won. Bas-
sanlo second. Little Secret third Time
l.t3
Second race, six furlongs-Waiter won
Homage second, Skirmish third, Time
l;l6
Third race. FIVE and half furlongs-
Potrero Grande won. Carlisle second, Ma
bel Reed third. Time-l:ll
Fourth race, seven fnrlongs-Callant
won, Columbia Girl second, Elwood third
Time-l:&4
Fifth race mile and 100 yards selling
Buccleuth won. Durbar second, Dlamantc
third Time-l.isl4
Sixth race. Slauson course--Nanon won,
Lady Fonse second EstadO third. Time
l,iIib
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-05
TUG" WILSON PREDICTS.
Salt Laker Tells of what san Pedro Is
Doing in Nevada.

w, II. TUG Wilson, in an interest
Ing letter from Good Springs, New,
tells Of the work that is being done on
the Salt Lake Route. He says In part:
Here | am in the coming mining
camp Of America. | left Provo We'd
nesday. the 23rd, at 7;i5 p. m. on the
San Pedro train; arrived here ll:i5 p.
m, the 9th. that shows what differ
ence there Is from one year ago, when
II took nine days Of hard driving. Be
fore six months We will leave Salt Lake
at p. m. and arrive here before a. m.
1T Is easy to see the Improvements
on the roadbed being done from Juab to
Galleries. The railroad company has
over $50 men along the line, getting
ready for fast and heavy traffic at
Calientes, Through the Kindness Of Mr..
Mccartney and McDermott | rode on
the 3 p. m. construction train and can
say that | never rode on a new road
that had such good roadbed. We had
20 loaded cars. one coach and a caboose
and made IS miles an hour.
Ere this reaches you the track will
be at Moapa, Then the company will
have he grade completed for the shoe
flying OF the big fill that gives them
NANhb bidht w lhN SulliHlll Hui VI WI lHt
Soda Lake. The Utah Construction
company has camps all along the As
miles contract to the Vagas cold
springs, where the u. G. company Is in
stalllng pumping plant to pump wa
ter TO the Vagas divide. With the plant
now at Moapa It insures them pure,
cold water In abundance. The COM
pany has also purchased several hum
dred Navajo water sacks that are In
use all over the deserts Of the world.
These sacks can be filled with water
and put out in the sun; yet the water
Is pure and cold. With good water
men and horses have no difficulty In
working down here. | tell you the y.
c. company has every detail perfected
to push the work. ] wouldn't be sur
prlsed to see an excursion advertised
from Salt Lake to the Vagas ranch
July 4, 1904.
Just think, the trees are all out and
many fruit trees are In bloom; lucern
Is from 10 10 inches high. / have had
lettuce and other green vegetables
grown here. You bet along the line Of
the Los Angeles Route IL where the
weary one can find a haven for rest
and the Spectator an opportunity to
invest.
81 look forward in four years to see
ing some OF the largest tourist hotels
In the west at Vegas. Moapa and last
but not least, al Goodsprings"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-05
CYCLISTS TO RETURN.
lw LAWSON and Floyd Mcfarland Have
Had Enough Of Australia.

lyY lawson, who gave Frank Kramer
nd a hard fght for the bicycle cham
En.hp last year, and +. A, Mcfarland.
b elongated handicap king, have left
lEtfalia where they were 80 successful
al kfe row on their way to America.
ne pair and Major Taylor. the cOlored
rlH, have supplied some interesting
0ngutOns on the far.away isle, and
4 vas generally believed that both Nc
IIrd and lawson would remain there
y,st At least. In a letter received In
Nv York, Mcfarland states that he and
hwln have decided to come to this coun-
" nd compete In the sprint events that
Hoal,e 70 be 50 numerous this season.
hhs llter, Mcfarland says:
al Melbourne there was n four DAYS
rhdfg With an average attendance each
~ Il bO0 people Lawson met Taylor
igi tines ana defeated him three out OF
N four times, and also won the gold
slkss, race that is feature here every
yb'
We shall race at Adelaide and then at
sctty and after a tour Of New Zealand,
Ml return 10 America about the latter
Ilr n April
Immediately after our races at Mel
ssr', matches were arranged with
ilssn and Taylor and also between
iDe' ana myself The o0lored lad de.
lnld lawson, and ! In turn defeated
lroi IN the third match between Law.
y hd Taylor there was fall. We have
va v trouble numerous times through
w dtlealng the negro and was sus.
raae Tor month, but was reinstated
va NE payment n fine, At one OF the
b abundance" O''VV' PN'P'V
~ Mcfarland and Lawson will prob.
asl again with the Pope team and
49, " particular, will try TO wrest
" eanplonshlp from Kramer,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-05

ton and the Pacific Jockey club. The
main provision Is the recognition OF rul-
irgs that may be made by either party to
the agreement as TO persons or horses
that may participate In any race meetings
held on any outlawed track Results
First race, six furlongs selling-North-
west won, Lady Athelng second, Dusty
Miller third. Time-ll5
Second race, half mile. selllng-Bob
Ragon won. Del Carina second, Marie J
third. Time-Q.iga.
Third race, Futurity course, selling
My Surprise won, Cousin Carrie second.
Shellmount third Time-l:l2.
Fourth race. mile and sixteenth, SELL
lng-Constellat0r won, ldogo second, Po-
lonius third. Time-1:i9is.
Fifth race. mile and "A sixteenth. purse
Ben MacDhui won, O. w. Trahern sec
ond, Divina third Time-1is,
Sixth race mile and fifty yards, selling
--Scherzo won. Loacoon second. George
Berry third Time-i.ijis.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-05
ON THE RACE TRACK.
Tennessee Derby Was q Failure Only
Three Horses Face starter.

Memphis, April 1.-THE Tennessee Derby
was run today at Montgomery park be-
fore a record-breaking attendance, but
there was not spark OF enthusiasm, the
result being a foregone conclusion. and
the only points OF speculation being the
distance the third horse would finish
from the leaders and the time for the
mile and an eighth. The entries had
dwindled TO four last night. and although
there was some talk Of probable added
starters IL did not materialize, ana Of
the four declared TO start Geronimo
was scratched Immediately before the
race.
The starters were Proceeds and Con-
turer. from Captain s, s. Browns sta
bic. and samural. from the string OF Il.
Corrigan. The start was made on the
first essay, and tho horses got on with
Proceeds Leading Conihrer second and
Samura third These positions were held
until tho finish, and Helgerson, on Pro-
ceeds, made no EFFORT to draw away from
the others. Proceeds was under strong
restraint the entire route, and the time.
2:02lg, was not as fast as the general
average OF selling races at the same dis
tance during the meeting. Tie race had
a net value to the winner of 5000 SUM-
maries.
First race, mile and seventy yards-l.an;
dola won, spencerian second, Rachael
Ward third, Time-i3isH.
Second race. four and one-half furlongs
--One Way won, Tom Shelly second, VI
dalIa third Time-O56h
Third race, mile--Fossil won, Coruscate
second Dan McKenna third Time--l;i3h
Fourth race Tennessee Derby, one ANA
one-elghth miles-Proceeds, 1922 QIelger-
SOM, to 20 won: Coniurer, l22 O.yneL I
10 80, second; Samuria. l22 I'll Wilson,.
20 to /, third. Tme-2:O2'. Three start
ers,
Fifth race, four furlongs-Duncan won:
Woodclaim second, Arab May third.
Time -o.50i5
Sixth race. six furlongs-Sklllful won.
Chief Deputy second, Redman third, Time
--l:ijig.
Seventh race mile and seventy Yards
Midshipman won, Falklands second, Mis-
sio third, Timc-l.iSh.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-05
Races at Oakland.

San Francisco. April i-Summer.llke
weather prevailed at Oakland today and
the track was In llne shape favorites
were successful IN three Uces, but there
were some upsets that proved expensive
for the talent, In the hsy race Rey Dare
and Pierce J were plunged on but they
finished outside the money scherzo, q 3
to chance led most OF the way winning
from laocoon and George Berry, Hor-
ton, the opening fayorlte was beaten q
neck for third place, Del Carina was a
10 choice for the 2-year.old race, but
Bob Ragon beat her half a length In a
drive,
Constelator, winner Of the fourth, was
bid up from $500 to $500 BY. c c Mccall.
ferty, owner of ldogo, ana secured at that
price. Ben MacDhul plunged on In tho
nth, proved an easy winner over q, w,
Trahern and Dlylna.
President Williams was today notified
that the hoard Of stewards OF the West
ern Jockey club has ratified the recip-
rocal agreement between that organiza-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-05

ager McCloskey was securing Charles
Elsey, who will hold down the bag on first
base. He h native " Cincinnati. o.,
Into prominence as a member Of the Chat.
tanooga club In the Southern league. In
1892. For novice he showed up remark
ably well, playing all inheld positions
with equal ability. Elsey played for the
next three years with Richmond. Virginia,
In the Atlantic league, doing splendid
work, In 1896 he went to Fort Worth
Tex az first baseman and change catch
er Richmond re-engaged him In 1897 and
1879 and In 1900 he played first for Norfolk
Elsey came north In 1901, playing first
base for the Bloomington champions In
the Interstate league, Spokane signed him
In 1902. lie played 100 games that year,
flelded 81 and batted &j an exceptionally
fine showing Last year he was with
Manager McCloskey In San Francisco in
the fastest kind OF company. He averaged
gl5 In the field In loo games and batted
2S9
klsey Is six feet In height and weighs
l& pounds, He presents a splendid APP
pearance In the field and has Il wonderful
throwing arm. His play is clean and
catchy. II Is possible that McCloskcy
may try Elsey at third bag where he has
always showed up strong. In that event
Buck Weaver will be used at first All
depends on circumstances. however. as
Honest John" has gilt edge third base
man In view who will likely be here In
time for the opening Of the season Boise
Capital News.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-05
EXTENDS JURISDICTION.
Pacific Jockey Club May Control Races
Given In Salt Lake.

Chicago, April i-Full reciprocal rela.
tions have been established between the
Western Jockey club and the Pacific
Jockey club, and the two organizations
will between them aim to control all
race meetings held between the ALLIE
gheny mountains and the Pacific coast.
The articles of agreement provide that
the Pacific Jockey club recognizes the
Jurlsdiction of the Western Jockey club
oyet running races IN the United States
west OF the Rocky mountains including
Ohio and excluding Florida. The West.
ern Jockey club In return recognizes the
jurisdiction Of the Pacific club over all
territory west of the Rocky mountains.
The agreement pledges both organiza-
tlons to enforce and collect the forfeit
lists that may be sent by one club TO
the other. All rulings az to persons
horses and licenses In matters Of fraud
will be mutually referred, and any and
all rulings that may be made by either
party AZ to horses or persons that may
participate In any race meetings held on
any 0utlawed track or tracks within the
territory claimed by the Western Jockey
club and the Pacific Jockey club
The dispute OF the Worth jockey club
'of Chicago with the Western Jockey club
over racing dates was not adjusted. and
II IL announced tonight that there will
be no running on the Worth track this
year.