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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-25
Wholesale MARRIAGE.

No fewer than forty-two couples
were married simultaneously at Plou-
gastel (Lower Brittany one morning
recently. Work in the village and in
all the surrounding hamlet was en-
tirely suspended for the day, for the
excellent reason that there was scarce
ly living soul in the neighborhood
not related to one or other of the
brides or bridegrooms, for the good
people of Plougastel never marry out
side their own commune.-London
Mail
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-25
EuneraI OF SACRED EIephants.

Curious ceremonies are witnessed
in Siam when one of the sacred white
elephants dies. 1t is given funeral
granNer than that accorded to princes
of royal blood. Buddhist priests OIL
ciate, and thousands Of devout Siam
csc men and women follow the de-
ceased animal to the grave. Jewels
and offerings representing some thou
sands of pounds are buried with the
elephant
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-25
Swiss Industrial Schools.

There are industrial schools for
clock and watch making in Geneva,
Locle, Chaux-de-Fonds, etc.; there are
art and industrial working schools in
Zurich and other cities for women,
and there are industrial schools for
the hand trades in most of the cities
and towns of the country. The sub
jects taught in these schools are draw
ing, arithmetic, geography, bookkeep-
ing German, French and practical in
struction in the trade chosen by the
pupil.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-25

tude, and an amusement street mile
long, containing the most novel and
wonderful entertainments, will furnish
diversion to the guests of the Exposi-
ton.
All st. Louis is preparing for the
Worlds Fair, which will open on April
80 next and continue for seven
months. Hundreds of buildings have
been remodeled into hotels, and thou
sands of homes have been listed, upon
invitation of the Worlds Fair manage
Every preparation has been made for
a period of unusual festivity, and st.
Louis expects to give her visitors a
delightful season of sightseeing and
entertainment.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-25
sohhi. identifIed Marc.

The other day teacher asked her
pupils if any of them knew who Nero
was. The only response came from
little fellow, who held up his hand.
well, Robbie" said the teacher, do
you know who Nero was?" Eyes.
ma'am," he answered, proudly; hes
the one we sing about in Sunday
school" The teacher could not recall
any particular religious music devoted
to Nero. What is the song, Robbie?"
she asked. Nero My God to Thee"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-25
Railways in japan.

According to statement issued by
the Japanese Department of Finance.
there are 4,237 miles of railway in
that country, operating 1,427 locomo-
tives. zl.O00 freight cars and 1854
passenger coaches.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-25
Used to PAYING Toll.

The habit of paying toll is hard
one for Brewer, Me-, people to for
get, and almost every day someone
pulls up at the tellhouse and tries to
pay the Bangor policeman who hangs
out around there
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-25
Germany Suspected.

London, Feb. 16.-A st. Petersburg
correspondent claims unimpeachable
authority to declare that in the event
of Russia being defeated in the far east
Germany will make diversion in her
favor likely to have far reaching re-
s1l1ts
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-25
London Reioices.

London, Feb. l6,-The Russo-Japan-
csc war brings intense satisfaction in
Great Britain and the extent of the
populace jubilee finds no adequate ex-
preston in the London press which is
careful not to offend Russia.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-25
Population and Divorces

The population of the United States
has for forty years been about twelve
times that of Canada; the number of
divorces in the United States in that
time has been 10000 times the number
in Canada.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-25
Home With Many Closets.

The old Sherman mansion of Fair
field, Conn, has enough closet room
to satisfy any housekeeper. There are
said to be no less than sixty closets
in the house-closets within closets.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-25
sleet And Rain.

Louisville, KY, Feb. ia storm of
sleet and rain extending over terri
tory two hundred miles in extent, with
Louisville in its center handicapped all
means of transportation and seriously
impeded telegraph facilities.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-25
FOREIGNERS in Korea.

The foreign population of Korea
consists of about 10000 Japanese,
5000 Chinese, 300 Americans. 100
British, 100 French, 100 Russians, so
Germans and about so various other
nationalities.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-25
dashed Into Fury.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 16.-The war
fever which has been aroused here is
remarkable. Such pathetic emotions
as have been aroused in st. Petersburg
are notable. The whole empire seems
to have been dashed into fury by defeat.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-25
French LAKES Increase.

Returns of the revenue from indi-
rect taxes in France in 1903 show that
receipts amounted to S5GS, 3SO, $3.50, an
increase of S26,557 $50 over the esti-
mates, and S30,175, $50 over 1902.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-25
American Railroad Travel.

The average American makes TWEEN
LYNNE trips on a railroad in a year.
Some of these trips are exceedingly
short, yet the average American gets
on the train ten times oftener than
does his English cousin.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-25
No Tax On Grain.

London, Feb. 19.-Replying in the
house of commons, the chancellor of
the exchequer, Austin Chamberlain,
said the government had no intention
at present of reimposing the tax on
grain, which was abolished last year.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-25
Better Bank Loans.

1t is anticipated that several of the
Southern states will soon pass say.
ings bank laws similar to those of
New York and the New England
states.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-25
Horse Eats Wrapping Paper.

A remarkable astronomical feat
was performed in the square at Bel
lows Falls. A horse attached to a de-
livery wagon was seen to eat three
sheets of heavy wrapping paper with
out change of features.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-25
Sharks in European Matters.

The shark has returned to European
waters. In the Baltic, where sharks
had been unknown since 1859, they
have made their appearance in consid-
cradle numbers.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-25
Value Of Books.

The best of book is not the thought
which it contains, but the thought
which it suggests; just as the charm
of music dwells not in the tone, but
In the echoes of our hearts.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-25
Japanese Hello Girls.

The authorities in charge of the
telephone service in Japan have decid-
ed to employ only girls. both for day
and night duty. at the various ex.
changes.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-25
Pneumonia Is CONTAGIOUS.

That pneumonia is contagious. and
that crowded street cars are the chief
sources Of contagion is maintained by
DR.. Martin, health oficer Of Phaadel-
phia.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-25
Neither Opposes.

Berlin, Feb. 16.-The German gov
eminent has been informed that neither
Russia nor japan opposes in principle
Secretary Hays proposal in regard to
China
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-25
Banks Increase.

Ten years ago there was one bank
for every 7,190 inhabitants of the
United States; five years ago there
was one bank for every 1897; now
there is a bank for every 4,41O.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-25

Thirty-five miles of roadway have
been constructed within the Worlds
Fair grounds.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-25

It's all right to plan for the future
provided you don't overlook the pres
ent.
The Imperial press., 1904-10-22
HE "FLEW DE COOP"
Bad Man From Arizona Who
 Shot Twice at Mr. Denny
Captured by Officer Meadows, but Proves too nuch For the Local
 Bastile and Walks Out

A warrant was sworn out Sunday by G. w. Denny for the arrest of John Pine or Juan Pinon, for assault with a deadly weapon. He was arrested by Deputy. Constable Meadows, brought to Imperial and placed in the jail to await trial.
 As the county allows no guards for the jail, Officer Meadows took the pre- caution of searching the prisoner, but no knives or other weapons were found. However, about 1 o'clock, when the jail was again visited, the prisoner was gone.
 Two Mexicans had been seen in the vicinity during tn. afternoon and it was found an attempt had been made to cut through from the outside. Fear of de- tectiOn probably caused them to cease and pass the knife inside to Pinon, who had trie.l to burn his way out, but the smoke had led him to desst. The lock was ent around, leaving the door open.
 Search for the escaped prisoner was unavailing and he probabl, crossed the Mexican line during the night.
 Pinon is desperate character with a bad record, his face and body being scared with knife wounds received in many comlats. In AriZnna he is known as Bravo Juan, a brother in law of AL word. the train robber, and he is sus- pected of being a member of Stiles gang. PinOn was once arrested in Es- condido for rape, but broke loose there.
 Saturday PinOn was drunk and made a disturbance at l.. l.. ForTester's. G. W. Denny, who was passing, en- deavored to qnell the trouble and PinOn fir,d two shots at him with bad aim. It was for this Mir. Denny swore out the warrant for hie arrest.
The Imperial press., 1904-10-22
SAN DIEGO COUNTY STATISTICS

The State Controller has issncd his usual report from which II appears tha, this county, a mem Der of the ninth class, has Sll,- 7Ss, ,lo6 real estate, S4, 4o3.4ll improvements, $2,SSS, sos person al property. Sll2, 9O2 money and solvent credits, total assessed valuation S2l, ,772,l67; value of railroads S2,552, lS0; mortgages S2.O3h, S9o; funded debt $S7 900 floating debt Sl6, 500: state and county tax rate LIS in incorPor- ated cities (such property being exempt from road tax) and SIPS outside.
The Imperial press., 1904-10-22
Hay be Saturday kighti

The machinery for the electric plant is all in place. and only lacks belt for s,artimg np and lighting the city. This b..lt could not he ordered until all the other machinery wa- placed, bccnuse aD endless one that had to it. IL was duc to arrive Friday, 2lst inst, and If it came as expected the plant would start up and the city be hghted this (Satur- day) night This We ought to celebrate
The Imperial press., 1904-10-22
reen.eaf-SteVeasSu

\ There was qniet wedding at the par souage of the Christian church Wednes- day evening al s 80. Dr. G. T. Green leaf and Miss Marion Stevenson of Los Angel,s were the contracting parties, Rev. HoAingswor,h, the pes,or oficiat- ing. Dr. Gr,enles,i has been resident of Holtyille for several months and mas good practice. Mrs. Greenieaf IS n stranger to this Valley, but a cordial welcome is extended to Ter. She ar rived on the evening train and th. cere- mony followed at the church, after which the happy enuple drove to Holt vile. where they will s"on be "at home to their many friends.
The Imperial press., 1904-10-22
A LIBERAL ALLOWANCE
And . Safe Guarantee to Bond Sub-
 scribers

By an amendment of the terms of bond subscription of the San Diego and Inn perial road, sixty per cent. of tI stock goes with the bonds. and no money is payable until two and half million dollars one-half of the whole, has been subscribed. This gives the bond hold CTS certainty of control and makes nothing payable till 70 much has been subscribed as to make the work cer- tainty.
The Imperial press., 1904-10-22
WATER BUSINESS ALL RioHT

Roy Mcrhcrrin, just returned from los Angeles, rpOrts Willis George Emerson jus, srriv~l irO,n Washington, and that hc says he feels positively assured everything Is all right. Mir. Heller, MT. Holt and DT. Lombard are also returning, feeling their mission successfully ended.
The Imperial press., 1904-10-22
The Smith Meeting

Turned ont fine Thursday night. A big audience, with the ladies well repre- sentesi, was present, and Senator smith made a splendid speech. Percy John son. for ti,. scmbly, WAS also intro ,luce,i, and our iavoyite for supervisor, W. F.. Wilsie, was enthusiastically re- ceived. ..... -s
 The bond played finely. Miss Grove sung a eonple oi songs aRi the Mando- lin club scored \ sncce.s in it's first pub lie appearance. Committeeman Farms wor,h presided in fine style. Pressure oi other matter prevents an extended report.
The Imperial press., 1904-10-22

San Diego has been weT represented at the Hotel Imperial this week. hn it's register are the names of Mv. and Mrs. Francis M Elliott, Ar. and Mrs. II. G. Grove, and x. w.. Folsom, the gentlemen all being of the firm I Fol- som Bros O., which is promoting the San Diego & Imperial Railway. TLerc is also the name of Alfred Haiues, law yer, and Hon. Leroy 4. Wright, Chair man of the Republican County Com mittee.
The Imperial press., 1904-10-22

THE PRESS referred tc delay in seeding as caused by lack oi confidence in the water supply. A farmer tells us that Is not the case: 1t is the high cost of ship ping produce out of the valley. which in some cases renders II unprofitable. So much the nor reason for competing road.
The Imperial press., 1904-10-22

WHEN Sacramento built the Central Pacific railroad IL wasn't so big town as San Diego nor So rich one. Yet she built a road that has become trans-contiuental one, all on the genius of four men who ought to bc easily duplicated in the city of Bay and Climate.
The Imperial press., 1904-10-22

PASADENA has increased her census by auexing North Pasa- deua. Hadn't we better take III our sleepy neigh Dor. San Diego: We could give her some pointers on Get there"
The Imperial press., 1904-10-22
Ja.per Presldes st Sllsbee

Supervisor Jasper presided t the railToad meeting al Silsbee Wednesday night, in the sshoolhOure. No attsmpt al ubstriptiUns was made.
The Imperial press., 1904-10-22
For Sale

Protect your house with KinlOch Paint. Rest and cheapest paint ever put on the market. Any child can uss, 1t. Wilson & Weasel. 9th st.. sole agents. Oct-l522
The Imperial press., 1904-10-22

OVER 1000 persons left Chicago Saturday night for California. and sice Sept. Is over 2;O00 have come. Reason: cheap rates. People will do business when they can afford to.
The Imperial press., 1904-10-22

ALFRED HAYNES, Esq, of San Diego. was here last week in contest case before Judge Ravens, and is well impressed with our valley. He has no connection with the San Diego, Imperial and Eastern Railway project. but thinks we'll of II and its pro- motors and feels that its consum- nation would do much good to both enas of the line.
The Imperial press., 1904-10-22

"Kentucky" is favoriie name with horse mei,, and F.. W. Harrington has given it to his stables on Eighth street. Go there and get good hOrse.
The Imperial press., 1904-10-22

THE necessity of cheaper freight is strongly shown in a late instance at Hcbcr: A farm CT offered a hundred cars O hay to San Bernardino at S5 a ton. the rate being S5.55 from Inn perial to Los Angeles. The oi- fer was refused and figure made that prevented the shipment. Such instances are plenty, and the Valley thereby loses much business.
The Imperial press., 1904-10-22

THE first through passengers over the Salt Lake road were a musical lady and an eastern newspaper correspondent. An intervening gap of less than ninety miles was covered by stage.
The Imperial press., 1904-10-22
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

For Supervisor-Third District JAMES A. JASPER, of Silsbee, Cal. Regular Democratic Nominee.
The Imperial press., 1904-10-22

ECHOES of the Imperial Farm CTS Institute still finger in the agricultural papers. The good report of this section and the searching inquiries of our people seem to be d fruitful source of interest to the outside world.
The Imperial press., 1904-10-22

ROOSEVELT buttons sell three io one as against Parker, reports the San Diego Tribune.
The Imperial press., 1904-10-22

CONGRESSIONAL. nominee Smith predicts Republican majority of 1000 III this congressional dis trict.
The Imperial press., 1904-10-22

Congressional Candidate Smith was shaking hands with CaleIico people Fri day morning.
The Imperial press., 1904-10-22

SAN DIEGO had best beware or the indiscriminate granting of her franchise privileges-both water front and otherwise. She has long been handicapped 5v transportation monopoly. which IS a thing that may be cured by proper effort; but If she gives away all her franchises. so that no other road can come m or ship land, she will be bottled up" sure, for good and all. and no amount of corkscrcws can open her.
The Imperial press., 1904-10-22

NATIONAL Irrigation Con- gross, Fl Paso, November Is.
The Imperial press., 1904-10-22

THE C. D. Co.'S new dTcdger which has lain so long idle al Heber, is at last being put into commission. as will appear by our Heber letter elsewhere. The Company is putting things in good shape for an abundant sup ply of water, and the farmer need have no fear on that score.
The Imperial press., 1904-10-22

Marry me, Will. and buy a buggy at Edgar Bros. n
The Imperial press., 1904-10-22

SAN DIEGO is shipping grain from the North. 10000 sacks ar irving by late steamer. II the city had railroad connection with this valley she could get all the grain she wants. and get .he money back she pays for 1t i'll re- turn patronage.
The Imperial press., 1904-10-22

MUCH attention has been called to Imperial railroad connection since the San Diego. Imperial and Eastern showed SO strong d front. One J. J. Simons is now unfolding a plan in which he wants the people of San Diego to "underwrite" half the stock of q proposed electric line-that i>. guarantee the interest on cer- tain amount of its bonds. Of the merits of the plan or its prOmo- ters we know nothing; but would recommend our people to stay by the proposition that has taken the trouble to come here and see us. the San Diego. Imperial and Eastern. This. too. has the ad- vantage of being a trans-conti- mental proposition. for it will go on to Yuma and be met there by an Eastern road. Don't divide you energies. neighbors; but stay with the one proposition |. and that the best one.
The Imperial press., 1904-10-22

For Supervisor-Third District W. r.. WIIISIE, of Imperial
 Regular Republican Nominee
The Imperial press., 1904-10-22

SAN DIEGo's efforts to get somebody else to build a railroad for her are like the prayers of the old carter to get his cart out of the mud. He plumrs down on his knees in the middle of the road and falls to praying to Ju- piter. The god looks down out of a cloud and says: Put your own shoulder to the wheel. you lazy loafer, and then I'll help you!" San Diego will never get out of the Slough of Despond till she quits praying and goes to work
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-12

possibility that the Nashville will not
so up the Ohio at all as can be ousery-
ed by the following message.
j II Powell,
Mayor, Henderson, KY
Regret very much ship viii not go
into the Ohio river.
HUBBARD
This message from the commands
er of the Nashville Is at variance with
a letter that Congressman Hemenway
sent to Postmaster James d. Parvni.
Of Evansville, as follows;
Secretary Moody has assured mo
that the Nashville and torpedo fiotilla
will visit Evansville II the stage of
water will permit
From Hubbard's telegram Il can be
liscorncd that he doubts that there
will be sufficient stage Of water in
the river that will afford the Nash
vile margin of safety SO. IL people
living along the river and inland that
desire to see the boats had best make
preparations to come to Cairo.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-12
POLICY GOES
AT ST. PAUL
The "Wssherwoman's Gig" Wins and
Slpe are Being Scrambled
For.
Special to The Bulletin.

Special to The Bulletin
st, Paul April 1.-THE magic
figures "44-1l A" put John Daegan,
a Minnesota street negro, on "'easy"
street yesterday, and now st raul's
colored population has gone policy
mad
How many policy tickets the agents
of the syndicate put in circulation
after Johns lucky strike, is not exact
ly known. but every negro in The town
last nigh; had piece of pasteboard
with mystic figures on it in his pock-
ct.
Policy promises to be the bane Of
St Paul, and already the Minister'S
association and reformcrs have be.
gun their attacks on the game. In the
business districts Che agents of the
syndicate controlling the game have
been doing a land office business.
Mayor Smith said yesterday that
if policy was being played IN ST. Paul
to any extent he was not aware of it.
"It used to be played here rather
heavy" he said, but the police got
after the people behind it and |
thought they were all driven out of
town.
The game can be played for as
small sum Of s cents. and for this
reason it finds many devotees whose
spending money is limited Depart
ment store girls. it is said, play the
game regularly and those who peddle
the tickets have even invaded the
high schools.
No secrecy is maintained regarding
the location Of the headquarters
where the drawings arc daily held
and the agents of the syndicate are
conspicuous in the boldness with which
they peddle the policy tickets.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-12
BY the Associated rress.

Ouray, Colo, April ll.-lf the mill
tary continues to disregard the orders
Of the court and refuse To release
President Moyer. Attorney L. + Rich
ardson. representing the Western
Federation of Miners, will apply to
the state supreme court for writ
of habaes corpus.
The return ON the writ made by
Gen. Bell. through Assistant Dis
trict Attorney David Howe. on the
ground he deemed IL unsafe to bring
Meyer to Ouray or to reduce the mill
tary fore in San Miguel county by
so doing and that the governor has
ordered him to disregard the writ
Judge Stevens said. The people of
Ouray will gladly resent the imputa-
tion that General Bell or Captain
Wells could not come alone and in
safety with President Meyer before
this court
"A very grave question Is presented
as TO whsther it Is the striking miners
or the governor of Colorado and the
national guard that are engaged IN
insurrection and rebellion against the
laws of the state.
'If there is 20 be reign of mill
tary dsspotism in this state, and
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-12

last evening at o'clock, said that up
to that time he hal not been advised
regarding The time of the arrival of
the two boats at Cairo, hut he will
undoubtedly be notified within the
next two days.
II can be stated that the boats will
arrive here on or about Friday, April
Is, and remain In port until Monday
morning, April Is. which, hy the way
is a coincidence the Nashville leaving
the port Of Cairo on her trip up the
river just five years to day
The Nashville and Lawrence are to
day probably at Natche1, stopping
yesterday at Baton Rouge.
The Nashville will probably proceed
up the Ohio river alone leaving the
Lawrence here 10 await her return
stopping at Paducah Henderson and
Evansville arriving at the latter
place on the Goth She will only stop
one day at each town, but there Il a