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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01

Some people and some papers
make themselves really ridiculous in
their efforts TO gain distinction.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01

Mrs. w. w. Winstead and Mrs
w. F. Honnen returned Wednesday
from their visit down in the Oklahoma
country.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01

T. G. Elbury and party Of five
engineers, have begun surveying in
northwestern Kansas, for the Gulf,
Hutchinson, and northwestern road,
which is being worked up by Eugene
Tilleaux. This road may also strike
Great Bend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01

]. II. Jennison has been appointed,
and is now engaged in taking the
school census.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01

GIRL wANTED-For general house
work. Enquire of VIM. Gage, Broad
way, west.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01

Mort Fits family is coming home
on installments. Leverett got back
Wednesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01

Mrs. Chas. Beye and children left
on Monday morning for ST. Louis on
a visit to her sister and the World
Fair.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01

| Mrs. r. A. Ewalt has been laid up
for some time with severe gathering
IN her head.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01

Saturday night is the regular in
stallation night of the A. O. U. w.
In addition thereto there will likely
be some other business of importance
and all members are requested to be
on hand.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01

Will Armstrong says that week-old
boy of his is open for an engagement
as driver of somebody's float, on the
4th. He can consider himself en-
oaOfH
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01

1t would be nice thing if our Sun
day schools would each be represented
in the parade onthe 18th. A load of
Kansas boys, and girls. singing "A
merica" or The Star Spangled Ban
ner' would be a pleasing feature.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01

Store viii close at p. m. the 4th,
at Lundblade & Bollnger's.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01

On Thursday noon we received a
letter from "Dodger Hayseed" which
gives some information on what the
farmers think of the efforts of our
County Commissioners to get all the
property listed for taxation. 1t is
too long for US to get in type this
week, but will publish it in the
DEMOCRAT and HUSTLER next week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01
Warning.

All persons are hereby warned not
to fish, hunt or otherwise trespass
upon any of the property of the
undersigned, under penalty of the
law, towit: on sections 4, 5, Z, 8 and 6
T. 10, R. 13 w.
A. F. FANKHAUSER,
H. c. Cook,
]. F. PETTET,
R. STEURI,
O. WooD.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01

Ralph Schnacke came out from
Mcpherson to help in the wheat fields.
Ralph comes out every summer to
take on tan and muscle.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01

Thomas Gilmore and wife and
daughter Anna. returned this week
from an extended visit to the old
home in Indiana. Mr.. Gilmore saws
the old place does not look as it did
forty years ago, but the hills and
gullies are still there--the hills taller
and the gullies deeper.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01

All members of the w. O.. W. are
requested to meet al the hall on the
morning of the 4th, for participation
in the parade. All uniforms should
be there.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01

]. c. Gould and James Sloniger
came home from EIlinwood Saturday
evening. Mr.. Sloniger has a plaster
ing contract down there.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01

Boyd Evers returned from the east
Saturday evening.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01

Lee Krebs, formerly of this city,
but now in business at Ellsworth, was
elected at the state undertakers
association last week, as one of the
Kansas delegates to the national
convention.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01

Merrel Spencer, had the misfortune
on Saturday morning to step on a
broken bottle, and very severely cut
his foot. He is laid up with the
injury.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01

Mrs. Merring, and daughter Miss
Bessie Merring, mother and sister of
]. ". Merring of this city, arrived to-
day from Baltimore, Md, on few
weeks visit. 1t is their first visit to
Kansas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01

A severe hail storm visited the
vicinity of La Crosse, Bison, etc,
Tuesday afternoon and night. Some
farmers claim a loss of so per cent of
thair wheat
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01

self fixes his size as little more than
a one-center.
GIRL wANTED-For general house
work. Enquire of VIM. Gage, Broad
way, west.
Mort Fits family is coming home
on installments. Leverett got back
Wednesday.
Sacrament and the Lords Supper
Sunday morning at II o'clock, at the
Congregational church.
Mrs. w. w. Winstead and Mrs
w. F. Honnen returned Wednesday
from their visit down in the Oklahoma
country.
Will Armstrong says that week-old
boy of his is open for an engagement
as driver of somebody's float, on the
4th. He can consider himself en-
gagged.
All members of the w. O.. w. are
requested to meet al the hall on the
morning of the 4th. for participation
in the parade. All uniforms should
be there
A severe hail storm visited the
vicinity of La Crosse, Bison, ETC.,
Tuesday afternoon and night. Some
farmers claim loss of so per cent of
their wheat.
The Great Bend ball team hasgone
into practice for the game on the 4th.
They say if the Husky Heizerites
"eat 'em up" they will find some
tough chewing, all right.
Walter Cornell got back from visit
of several weeks at big the ST. Louis
show, Wednesday evening. If you
want to know all about the Pike
hen some-talk with Walt.
Mrs. Merring, and daughter Miss
Bessie Merring. mother and sister of
]. ". Merring of this city, arrived to-
day from Baltimore, Md, on few
weeks visit. 1t is their first visit to
Kansas.
Saturday night is the regular in
stallation night of the A. o. U. w.
In addition thereto there will likely
be some other business of importance
and all members are requested to be
on hand.
Mrs. J. B. Kay and daughter,
Gladys of St. John, came in yesterday
to visit few days with Mrs. Kay's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Miller.
Mr.. Kay is the efficient county clerk
of Stafford county.
Otis Bolinger returned from his
trip up in Rush county, Wednesday
| afternoon. He says he saw lots of
binders at work in the wheat fields in
west Barton and east Rush counties.
although it was tough pulling in some
of the fields.
Thomas Gilmore and wife and
daughter Anna. returned this week
from an extended visit to the old
home In Indiana. Mr.. Gilmore SAYS
the old place does not look as it did
forty years ago, but the hills and
gullies are still there--the hills taller
and the gullies deeper.
On Thursday noon we received a
letter from. "Dodger Hayseed" which
gives some information on what the
farmers think of the efforts of our
County Commissioners to get all the
property listed for taxation. 1t is
too long for US to get in type this
week, but will publish it in the
| DEMOCRAT and HUSTLER next week.
The Music Recitals.
The piano recitals given by part
of the pupils of Mrs. Poole and Miss
Poole were of artistic merit. The
music was carefully selected and was
of high class showing a mingling
of good modern composers and the
old masters.
The church presented a beautiful
appearance with its tastful decoration;
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01

The Great Bend ball team has gone
into practice for the game on the 4th.
They say if the Husky Heizerites
"eat 'em up" they will find some
tough chewing, all right.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-11
PIONEERS TO MEET.
Will Hold Annual Reunion in WaIIa
WaIIa Friday Afternoon.

The pioneers of Walla Walla county
will hold their annual reunion on Fri
day afternoon of this week. There will
be banquet at l o'clock in the after
noon and this will be followed by mu-
sic and after dinner speeches. After
this will come the regular business
meeting of the association. This
gathering will include all pioneers of
the year 1875 or earlier. The Pioneer
association is a source of increasing
pleasure to the participants and of
genuine profit to the cause of histori-
cal research and patriotic sentiment
each year. Efforts are being made by
the committee to get the two rooms on
the Goodman building on the corner
of Fifth and Main streets. If these
can be secured one of them will be
used for the banquet and one for the
reception of the old pioneers through
out the day.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-11
Armies Within Gunshot.
ST. PETERSBURG, oct. 11.-ku-
INVADES PREACHERS HOME.
Points Revolver at the Head of Rev
T. A. Daughters.

DAVENPORT, oct. 1.-THE home
of Rev. T. \. Daughters. Episcopal
minister at this place, was entered by
burglars Monday morning at o'clock
but the burglar was driven away be-
fore he succeeded in getting anything
valuable.
Rev. NJ. Daughters and his wife and
baby We're asleep upstairs. Mr.. Daugh-
ters was awakened by what he thought
was a flash of light aaginst his eyes.
He opened his eyes and could hear
nothing, but. feeling that some one
was in the room. he turned on the cleo
trio light at the head of the bed, and
was surprised to see, within a few feet
of his face, highly FURNISHED revOlv-
er pointed at his head and we'll backed
up by a short and stout man wearing
q loose white mask over the lower part
of his face.
Mrs. Daughters was awakened by
the light, and. upon seeing the holdup
man, presented no exception to the
general rule adopted by her sex, and
at once screamed with all the power
she could bring into play The burg
lar demanded them to be STILL and he
might have been able to enforce his
order, but the baby was awakened by
it's mothers screams, and he kept up
the yell where his mother left Off
which prevented the burglar from Civ
ing further orders. At this moment
Mr.. Daughters turned out the light and
attempted to seize the man, but was
prevented from so doing by his wife,
who hung on to him.
The burglar rushed hurriedly out
Of the room and downstairs, carrying
with him an old pair of Mr. Daugh-
ters' trousers, but dropped them as he
left the house by the kitchen door
Nothing was taken so far as yet
known. Daughters had been paid his
salary that afternoon and the money
was in the pocket of a pair of trou-
sers hanging on the back of a chair,
but these We're overlooked by the burg
lar in his hurried departure The man
entered the house through a kitchen
window which was unlocked.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-11
Testimony Before Interstate
Commerce Commission.
A BIG REBATE FOR BEEF TRUST
companies Owning Refrigerator Cars
Get Commission Of 12Ls
Per Cent.

CHICAGO, Oct. 11.-Traffic Manager
ohahe' or the Erie railroad, before the
interstate commerce commission in the
private refrigerator line Investigation
today testified that the private lines
are paid 12I: per cent commission on
all freight obtained by them for Shin
heht over certain roads This gives
the owners of the cars rebate of one
eighth in many cases and makes it i'm
possible for small shippers to COM
pete with the car owners. He said the
independent meat packers are unable
to compete with the big packers who
are large owners of cars. General
Freight Agent Brooks of the Marquette
line admitted that his road is under
contract with Armour, Swift and 9TH
er packers to perpetuate the present
rates for seven years. the packers
agreeing to furnish 20 to 40 cars a
week each.
John LeverOne. a Cincinnati shipper
testified that the rates charged by the
Armour car lines for icing are excess
slVe. They asked him $45 car for
shipping IA cars of fruit. He refused
the shipment. The company attempted
to destroy his credit. The company
sold the fruit at $34 per car less than
he could afford to sell it.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-11
MAKE MEAD VOTE The TEST.
Republicans Bring Additional Pressure
to Bear on Voters.

From Seattle comes the statement
that at the recent meeting of the re-
publican state committee in that city
a resolution was adopted binding the
committee to base the appOrtiOnment
of delegates for the next state conven-
ton upon the vote cast for A. f.. Mead
for governor. This action. it is said,
was taken al the suggestion of Chair
man Palmer, and it is claimed the idea
is to bring additional pressure upon
republicans to hold them in line
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-11

owner. The loan was received on De-
cember 9. 1883.
Dowie returned s96246 before he
left San Francisco. but has so far
failed to make any accounting for the
rest to Craig or to c. X. Cadman, who
held half the note. On January 10 of
this year. when Dowie had returned
to this city. two of his saints. V. V.
Barnes and J. G.. Excel, called at
Craig's office and left a letter stating
that some arrangement could be
reached if Craig called to see them at
the Palace hotel.
Craig called and met the represent
atives of the prophet. to which he told
the story of the loan. They agreed that
it was substantially the same as that
Of Dowie's account but that Elijah
considered himself under no legal or
moral obligation to return the money
1t was said, however, that if Craig $
family was in need Dowie would make
a present of $500 to Mrs. Craig.
Il told Them" said the plaintiff.
that the Cl'aigs were not actually i'm
overished. l had always paid my bills
at the end of the month and I sup
posed l could scratch along for a few
months more. l informed them we
wanted no contributions from the
DOWie outfit to maintain us in the
shape of charity.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-11
Japs Prepare for Defense.

ROME, Oct. 11.--A Lao Yang dis
patch to Italia Miltaire says: In
consequence of the Russian advance
Oyama has shortened his line of de-
fense. His forces at Benaipudze Yen
tai and Simiting have been recalled.
The Japanese have fortified a front of
Is miles at Lao Yang with forces
thrown out from both wings. Twelve
thousand men with 60 guns have ar
rived to reinforce the Japanese.
Oyama has issued a manifesto to his
troops declaring a great battle is i'm
minent"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-11
WHITMAN WINS.
Defeats Whitworth College in Football
Game at Tacoma.

In driZzlirg rain, on a muddy field
after a scOreless first half, Whitman
college made three tOuchdOwns and
kicked three goals in the last half Of
the football game with Whitworth col
lege at Tacoma yesterday afternoon.
The final score was Whitman 1S,
WhitwOrth o.
The good news did not reach here
until this morning and the sleepers at
Billings hall We're awakened bright
and early by the gang in the lower
hall who were giving the college yell
and calling out the score.
The team returned this noon on the
w & C. r. and were greeted at the
station by a crowd of their enthusi-
astic school fellows.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-11
Japanese Gunboat Sinks.

TOXIC, Oct. 1.-THE Japanese gun
boat Heyen struck a mine at Pigeon
bav west of Port Arthur September Is
and sank. Only four of her crew were
saved.
The explosion blew in a large sec
ton amidShipS and the vessel sank IN
four minutes. There was a high sea
and the small boats We're SWamped.
Only two petty officers and two sailors
reached shore. The vessel was cap
tured from the Chinese in the war OF
1894
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-11
IN CITY JAIL.
Several Citizens Are Guests of WaIa
Walla City.

Fair week makes plenty of trouble
usual vigilance on their part. There
is not so much disorder as if the
weather had been better but there
were several unwilling visitors at the
city pail this morning.
written against most of the names in
the bad book. The list is as follows:
able: CAMEL Corwin, drunk and dis
orderly; Gus Swanson, same charge.
William Adler was arrested this
morning for larceny from the person.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-11
IN SUPERIOR COURT.
Probate Matters Occupied Attention
Of Judge Brents Today.

The final account in the estate of P
Epstein. deceased. was filed today by
YoudOvitch. administrator. Besides
city property worth $1,000 there was
only 81 cents in cash left in the estate.
children.
Mrs. Rachel Epstein today petitioned
to be appointed guardian of the es-
tates of her four minor children Louis,
Is years Old: Eddie, 13 years old :;
George II years old and Abbie years
old.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-11

Sutton Theatrical Company Lose
Money and Chattes.

The special car of the Sutton Theat-
rical company was robbed last night
While the company was giving its per-
formance at La Verns Park The thief
entered through a window which they
found open upon their return and stole
an overcoat belonging to Mr.. McClain,
$50 in money. the property of Miss
from other members of the party. The
thief has not been caught yet.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-11
The FAIR IS GREAT.
j. A. Durham Has Returned From
His Eastern Trip.

THE big fair at st. Louis is great
one" said J. A. Dunham, who return
ed Saturday from the east. Il put in
several days there and it was great
revelation to me. 1t is certainly the
best exposition the world has ever
had. The Washington building ap-
nears to he the center of attraction
and thousands Of people visit the
building every day. While the ex-
hibit is good. yet it does not do justice
to our state
Mr.. Dunham also visited his old
home in Maine.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-11
Nuncio Wanted as Arbitrator

ROME. Oct. 1.-THE pope has been
requested by Brazil and Bolivia to al
low Mgr Tonti, Papal Nuncio at Rio
Janiero. to act as president of the ar
bitration tribunal for the settlement
of territorial questions between the
two countries.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-11
ENDED TROUBLES WITH GUN.
North Yakima Real Estate Man Was
Fearful of Losing Money

NORTH YAKIMA, Oct. 11.-JOhn
old. shot himself through the head at
his home, a mile west of this city dy-
ing soon after.
1t is supposed the deed was done
while he was temporarily insane from
threatened losses of money. Pope
came here recently from Roslyn. where
he conducted a cigar store. Consider
able property is left to his wife.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-11
WILL OPEN TONIfHT.
Southern Carnival Company Ready
for Its Show.

The Nat Reiss Southern Carnival
will start tonight rain or shine. Inc
management had the streets inside OF
the fence scraped this afternoon and
covered with straw. Most OF the SHOWS
are inside of tents and they say every
thing will go off in regular style To-
night. The free acts will take place
as advertised.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-11
BattIeship Georgia Launched.

BATH, Me-, Oct. 1.-THE battleship
Georgia. designed to be the fastest of
her class aflOat, was successfully
launched at AS this afternoon. She
has 10000 horse power and has
speed of 19 knots. The vessel cost
$3,5O0,0OO.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-11

TOXIC, Oct. lit is reported that
the Russians have crossed the Hun
river in heavy force and are aggres-
sively attacking the Japanese army,
moving northward. A general engage
ment is said to be in progress.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-11
Gunboat Paducah Launched.

MORRIS HEIGHTS n Y. Oct IL
The GunbOat Paducah was success
fully launched at the yards of the
Seabury company at 11:27 this morn
ing. 1t is thousand tons vessels. a
sister ship of the Dubuque and is de-
signed for service in Central and South
American waters.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-11
Notorious Gambler Out of Prison.

NEW YORK, oct. 11.-A. L. Adams,
former policy king. was released from
Sing Sing this morning. He served
a term of IS months and was in the
hospital nearly all the time
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-11
Fairbanks in Iowa.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Ia, Oct. IL
Senator Fairbanks began his final
jaunt and western tour here this
morning, starting on a two-day trip
through Iowa. He will end his trip
with a day in Illinois.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-11
Ban on Divorced Persons.

BOSTON, oct 1.-THE committee on
canons at the Episcopal convention
today reported an amendment which
refuses to sOemnize the marriage of
ing after marriage.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-11
Opened With Artillery Fire.

MUKDEN, Oct 11.-Mondays fight
ing opened early in the morning with
artillery firing at long range and
heavy. The advance posts of the Jap
anese right flank were about 20 versts
noon heavy cannonading was heard in
the direction of the Russian center.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-11
Japanese Forced to Retreat.

MUKDEN, Oct. 11.-An artillery
battle occurred Sunday. continuing
throughout the day. The Russian
center and left were engaged. The
Japanese retreated, being everywhere
pressed by the Russians.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-11
viii Shine Presidents Shoes,

WASHINGTON, oct. 11.-Fred
Rack the Frisco Kid" appeared at
The White House today to shine the
presidents shoes. The president was
busy at a cabinet meeting. The Kid"
Hu call again. He is a 14year-old
foot black. lie has visited all the
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-11
Einht-Rour Clause ILLEGAL.

MILWAUKEE Oct. 11.-Jud3e Hal
sew in the circuit court today decided
that an eight-h hour labor clause cam
not be inserted legally in contract
to which the city is a party.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-11
Terrible Storm Sweeps Honduras.

NEW ORLEANS. Oct. 11.-Word
has been received that terrible storm
days, beginning September 90. The
city of Puerto Cortez suffered great
damage and several big land slides are
reported. The banana crop was ruin
ed.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-11
Russian Advance Is Checked.

TOXIC, Oct. lit is reported that
the Russians captured a position south
of the Hun river but kurolis forces
being strongly reinforced. recaptured
it, The Japanese have checked the
Russians advance. The losses on
both sides are heavy.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-11
Given Backset at Port Arthur.

ST. PETERSBURG, oct. 1.-THE
Russian force at Port Arthur made a
sortie October and reoccupied the
heights overlooking Takhe bay, which
Japanese.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-11
GENERAL ENGAGEMENT HAS BEGUN
RUSSIANS CROSS THE HUN RIVER
The Japanese Are Falling Back lao yang0ama Sho His Line Of Defense
-.kuropatki Evidently Intends Fight His Way Back Port Arthur
Much Skirmish Fighting Reported.

| rOpatkin reports that the Russian van
guard is now in contact with the Jap
anese who are within gunshOt. Scouts
are skirmishing along the entire line.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-11
Flood Situation Has Improved.

SANTA FE, oct. 1.-THE food sit
uation has improved, but great des-
jttution and additional loss of life are
eported.