Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-10

chief engineer for the Gulf, lIutchin-
son & Northwestern railroad, has I'm
ished survey for that line from At
wood, Rawlins county, to Stockton,
Rocks county, and he and his assist
ants are preparing the estimates.
President Eugene Tilleux. says the
contracts for the grading and the con-
struction will be let when this work
is done, which will be in about thirty
days. Surveys will be made later
from Stockton to Hutchinson. There
are several routes proposed, but the
exact location of the line is not yet
known. Bonds will be voted and
bonus asked through all the counties
through which the. road will run.
Farmers Picnic.-The second an
nual picnic of the farmers of Brown
county at Sun Springs, attracted a
crowd of 1900 people, in spite of the
threatening weather. Representative
Curtis spoke but Major A. NJ. Harvey
the democratic nominee for congress
in this district, was unable to attend
on account of the illness of Mrs.
Harvey. G. w Harrington also spoke
The picnic was partly in the nature
of an old settlers reunion, being ar
ranged by members of the farmers
institute.
Site SeIected.-The Y. NJ. C. A.
building committee at Lawrence has
announced the selection of the site
for the new $500 building to be
erected as a home for the association
The structure will be located at the
corner of Henry and Vermont streets,
in the heart of the business district
of the city. The work of construction
will be commenced at once, and it is
the intention to have the structure
completed early next summer.
p Bushels Per Acre.. T. Haber-
lein of Mcpherson county had his
wheat threshed on his farm out by
the Lakes. He averaged twenty-five
bushels to the acre. His wheat field
was under water for over a week, but
the wheat was not damaged in the
least. The explanation for this is
that the wheat was ripe and ready to
cut when the flood came and the wa
ter rose gradually so that the stalk
was not torn down.
Irrigation Hearing.-At Dodge City
more evidence in the controversy be-
tween Kansas and Colorado as to the
rights to use the water of the Arkan-
sas river was taken. A general inquiry
into rainfall, drainage, and climatic
conditions was made. The Kansas wit
nesses blame the Colorado irrigation
bitches for alleged unfavorable condi-
tions in Western Kansas during dry
seasons. The next inquiry will be
held in Garden City.
5000 for Dog Rite.-At Chanute
Dennis Long has filed suit in the dis
trict court against E. Rush for So 900
damages for personal injuries result
ing from the bite of a dog The
amount asked for includes doctor
bills and the expense incurred by the
plaintiff by reason of the infliction of
the injury.
School Lands in Demand.-In the
vicinity of Lakin school land is in de-
mand. One quarter section has been
sold by the county treasurer for
$1,245.S6-a average of So per acre.
The land is divided into lots and por-
lions of it brought as high as SIS an
! acre.
Serious Charge.-Lester Scofield, a
| well-known young farmer living a
mile west of Coffeyville, was arrested
by a deputy sheriff, charged with
numbering his wife. Mrs. Scof1eld
! was killed May %. according to her
husband by the accidental discharge
of a revolver.
Alcohol Killed Him.-Alex Roelj.
one of the prominent real estate
dealers of Lyndon, died of alcoholism.
He was native of Holland, where he
was prominently connected.
Attempts Suicide.-An 1S-year-old
wife jumped from the bridge into the
river at Ottawa Sunday. Her age had
nothing to do with the case.
Closed Its Session.-At Nortonville
on August 10Th the 1O6th general con
ference of the Seventh Day Baptist
church closed its session.
Miami County WeII-The Hoising
ton Oil and Gas Company shot their
No. 8 we'll on the Flanagan lease
north of Osawatomie and it is max
ing a remarkably good showing as
an oiler. The Miami crude oil people
are spudding in on their first we'll or
the Wilson lease, two miles west Of
town.
Accidental Shooting.-At Troy the
2-year-ofd son of Mr.. and Mrs. Viii
liam Davis was accidentally shot by
his ear-old-brother, the bullet pene
| trating the brain. Recovery is doubt
| full.
Celebrate EVent.-The development
| of Atchison's three foot vein of Goa
will be celebrated September II. Ban
da Rosa has been engaged and the
railroads will make low rates from the
surrounding country. The coal i:
thirty-eight inches in thickness anC
of the finest quality. 1t is found at ;
depth of 1,158 feet.
Fair at WinfieId.-The Cowley coun
ty fair opened at Winfield, August SO
Eighteen trotting and pacing horses
were unloaded, and the management
expects to make this a race NEE
worthy of note.