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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-12
nemocrntic Cnnfcrence.

New York. Aug. 11.-The Democrat ic managers have been engaged upon details of organization for the national campaign. The establishment of bu- reaus and the employment of q cleri- cal force and the arrangement of the headquarters enGrossed most of their time. Ut Is expected that the new headquarters will be ready for the committee Monday when serious work of the campaign will begin. There was some litle talk among State Democrats about the New York Governorship and while Daniel s. Lamont seemskto be the favorite an inclination .n await further developments appears to gov- ern the present policy of the leaders.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-12
COURSE OF KUROPATKIN Experts Differ < to His
 lnteys Ions.
 - HIS POS ssloN PREcARlous Retreat Would Be Disastrous,
 Say Some. Others Contend That n Defeat at Liae- yang Would Mean the Ruin of
 a Hard Fought Cam

St. Petersburg, Aug. 12.-(2:25 a. m. Even with the absorbing topic of tha escape of the Port Arthur squadron the question of whether General Ku- ropatkin will accept or refuse a gen eral engagement at Liaoyang contin ue sto be a subject of the liveiiest in- terest. Opinions differ in military, as we'll as in civil circles. and the pro found ignorance regarding General Ku- ropathkin's plans is shown in the di; ferent views held by members of the general staff Experts of the Bureau of Operations incline to the belief that a collision between the main forces Is inevitable. Colonel Dbororlaky, as sistant chief of the bureau, said to the Associated Press:
 Speaking fro ma purely military point of view, I do not see how a com bat can be avoided at this stage. Per sonally, I am inclined to attach little credence to the reports that our army Is already moving northward. The withdrawal of a large force in the face of a superior foe already pressing our position to the east and soutbward in volve the risk of an immediate attack which would find us in a position of still greater inferiority.
 There are two other considerations
 
 an enormous accumulation of stores which 1t would be necessary to sacri flee. and, secondly, the Russians arc in possession of fortifications of ex- ceptkonal strength which discount the numerical superiority of the fot It Is no secret that the Russians have fortI- lied Liaoyang. for the construction of defenses was reported in letters and telegrams published months ago. One of the best engineers. General Veliche ko. designed and supervised the con struction of these defences. which are therefore, the best that military science can devise.''
 If Colonel DbororIaky's views be correct, 1t Is pointed out that Gener al Kuropatkin might reasonably expect to hold out at Liaoyang lfor some time and that he could even st$cd . siege asad be able to depend upon his enromous Japanese cut off the communications pending the arrival of reinforcemsnts form the north.
 The persistent report that Lieutenant General Sinevitch Is moving from Vladivostok towards Mukden with from 2O.O00 to 3o,000 men lends color to this version. It is also poinhted out that If the Reussians took such care to fortify Liaoyang 1t was with a view or holding 1t against a superior force
 Notwithstanding these considerations or purely military nature, the belief IS prevalent outside as we'll as inside the war office that General Kuropatkir has made up his mind to avoid stalking tne whole future of the campaign upon
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-12
FUSION IN NEBRASKA.
Bryan Wins Out Over the Protest o
 Tom Watson.


 Tom Watson.
 Lincoln, Neb., August 11.-After a session lasting all the night. the Dem ocrats and Populists of Nebraska com- pleted their State ticket here today. The division of offices gives the Pop ulists five and the 'mocrats three. The completed tick. as follows.
 For Governor-George W. Berg, Populist, of Lincoln.
 For Lieutenant -Governor-Dr. A. Townsend, Democrat. of Franklin county.
 For Secretary of State--R. F. Wat seke. Democrat, Richardson county.
 For State Treasurer-John M. Os- borne, Populist, of Pawnee county.
 For Auditor--J. s. Canady. Populist, of Kearney county.
 For y-General-Edward wha- len. Democrat. of Holt county.
 The completion of fusion Is another great victory for William J. Bryan, who was opposed by Thomas F. Wat son, candidate for President and by a large number of the delegates in the Populist convention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-12
ROADS DEEP IN MUD.
Horses Sink to Their Knees While
 Traversing Highways.

Liaoyang, Aug. 9.-(Delayed "A correspondent of the Associated Press, who has just retuEned from Anping, thirteen miles east of Liaoyang, says the Japanese are occupying Houtsiast- sze about fourteen miles west of Liao- yang.
 They are not advancing but are carefully reconnoitering within a mile of Anping. Two strong Japanese col upIns are reported to be hurriedly pressing forward. one towards Mukden and the other in the direction of the Yangstai coal mines. The roads aHe in very bad condition owing to the rain of the past few days, horses sinking up to their knees in mud.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-12

taken from him, Cherry and Staniil being a hundred yards behind
 He said after the trial of Bell he was deputized to bring the prisoner 90 jail. He deputized Cherry and Stanfl to assist him upon the advice of Jus tice of the Peace Hunter. who has sat with Justice N. A. Stanfl. He had heard no threats against the negro and had no reason to expect violence.
 With Bell in a buggy with himself, Ransom started for Selma. Cherry and Stanfl were one hundred yards be- hind him as they left town, and he drove in a walk to allow them to over take him. Half a mile from Sardls when Cherry and Stanfl were still far behind him. four or five negroes stop. ped the buggy. As he jumped out and pulled his pistol. the negroes dragged Bell from the vehicle and out of tho road.
 Pistol in hand. witness said he fol- lowed the negroes. calling upon them to halt. Twenty or more other ne- groes had now clutched Bell and were hurrying him in the woods. One of the mob told Ransom not to follow In the woods Ransom saw many other negroes; ne thought there must have been two or three hundred of them They all had pistols or shot guns and had fired volley over his buggy. He had kept beckming tp Stanfl and Cherry to come. and they made what haste they could. but before they got up with him the negroes had carried Bell away.
 Ransom asked what he must do and was told they could do nothing now. So Ransom and Stanfil had hurried to Selma and Cherry had returned to Sar- dis. They heard shots fired by the mob.
 Familiarity With Scene.
 Witness had known how to lead the Sheriff's posse to the place where Bell was hanged from the direction in which he saw the mob go and from what he had been told by John Scrop- gins who had also come to selma with news of the lynChine
 The negroes were masked and he knew none of them. He hld lived at Sardis only q month and knew very few negroes.
 At the conclusion of Ransoms tcsti- mony the defense rested. X submis- sion Of the case without argument was agreed upon and hardly had Solicitor Quarles assentcd tD the suggestion. which was made by the defense. when Judge Mabrv ordered that the men be held without bail
 Thus concluded the first chapter in what is q remarkable. perhaps unique, case in the history of the County. For the first time the murder of a negro by a mob has had investigation of such a persistent and determined character that white men are held on q charge of murder. It marks a new era of jus tice
 The crime of which the negro Bell was accused was committed on the night of Tuesday August S. Houston Scruggs, a negro, was assassinated as he sat in the doorway of a friend. Cir cumstantial evidence led to the arrest of Bell, who upon trial before Justice of the Peace N. A. Stanhl at Sardis, was remanded to jail on a charge Of murder. his bond being fixed at s10,000. While Bell was being escorted 10 the County jail in Selma he was killed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-12
WHEAT TAKES A WHIRL
GOVERNMENT REPORT CAUSE OF
 UPWARD MOVEMENT.
In Chicago the Close Is 2s Cents Above Lowest of Dny-2h to Net Gains at Close in
 New York.

Chicago. Aug 11.Wheat made a big upward flight today, soaring 45s C 4B above the lowest figures of the day. The closing price was within % of the top. and showed a net gain of 2B bushel. as compared with yes terday's final figures.
 The Government crop report indi- eating a decrease of 6.000, 900 bush els from the estimate, made a month ago. was apparently looked upon as shattering any hopes that the gloomy outlook for the wheat crop in the Northwest was overdrawn.
 The statistics for the report, having been gathered prior to the appearance of the deadly black rust, were seem insly less unfavorable than the pres ent situation would warrant. The ex citement and buying furore of the pas: few days returned with added impetus and even at the top prices, compara- lively little wheat came out.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-12
GEORGE F. PARKER AT EsopUs.
Discusses With the Candidate PubIica-
 ton of sueech

Esopus. N. Y. Aug. 1I.-George E. Parker of Indiana, who Is In charge of the literary bureau of the Democratic National Committee spent the after- noon with Judge Parker at Rosemount, today.
 MT. Parker was connected with the literary bureau during the first Cleve- land campaign and as the result of his services President Cleveland appointed him consul to Birmingham, England. and he continued in the consular ser vice under Republican administrations.
 The question of putting out in pamphlet form Judge Parker's speech of acceptance and the letter of accept ance which will be issued within q few weeks, was discussed as well as other subjects relating to the literary side of the campaign.
 Mir. Parker was the only important visitor today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-12
GERMANY NOT HEARD FROM.
Not Known Whether She is Satisfied us
 to The Thea,

St. Petersburg, Aug. II While it Is admitted that Russia has officially communicated to Germany through the German Ambassador here the finding by the prize court at Vladivostok in the case of the steamer Thea, sunk by the Russian squadron. it Is not known yet whether Germany will be satisfied.
 It Is pointed out that the Japanese cbarterers are responsible to the Ger many owners of the ship, the only question being whether Germany shall consider the sinking of the ship to be an indignity to the German flag.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-12

the issue of an engagement at this stage and that he has resolved at all cost to retreat to the north, if he has not already done so.
 Some strategtsts consider that the daring scope of the enveioping move- ments of the Japanese show they are aware that Liaoyang is bereft of a majority of its garrison.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-12
WILL NOT REOPEN QUESTION.
Russia Declines to Modify It's Definition
 of COntraband.

St. Petersburg, Aug. 1.-The Associ- ated Press hears from a high source that at the Foreign Office here the question of revising the list of contra band is not under consideration. and that there is little likelihood of any notifications being made in the Rus sian declarations at present.
 Nevertheless, The Novosti urges the acceptance of the American and British views, in order to prevent causes fed Idiscontent among neutrale M
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-12

Cronstadt. Aug 11.-Admiral Biri- Jeff, in command of the naval forces here today ordered vice-Admiral Ro- jestvensky, commanding the ,Balticl fleet and his staff to take up their quarters on board the battleship Sou varof and to be In readiness to sail on August IA.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-12
The New York Market.

New York. Aug. 11.-Today's wheat market came in like a lamb and went out like q lion. It came with bear selling right and left on favorable Northwest news. and the satisfactory : monthly crop report. and ended with bulls conducting one of the biggest stampedes of shorts yet seen on the crop.
 Early pressure carried September in New York down to 1.03 5-S, in the late bulge 1t touched 1.07 3~S. reaching q new high record for the crop The bears controlled the situation up u midday. Its change of front was TO- markedly quick and afforded shorts no chance whatever for resistance.
 Almost before they knew what had happened. prices were up a cent The close was ncaT the top and | 2 to Sc over the previous night
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-12
PASS THE DARDANELLEs.
Two Vessels Said to Have Gone
 ThrnuRh Without Interference.

London. Aug 12.-The Brussels cor respondent of the Daily Telegraph de- clares that two vessels of the Russian Black sea fleet have already passed the Dardanelles without the inter positions of any difficulty on the part of the Turkish government.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-12
ell evrything and buy little or no.h-

in.
 "The period of exc1usiveness has passed President Roosevelt has re- turIscd to the days of1S66. He and his extreme followers would renew sectional strife The hopes and the ties of the people of all the States know no State borders or sectional ties"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-12
weather for soday.

Washington, August 1i.-For Ala ban,a:. Showers Friday and Saturday light fresh variable winds.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-09-30
HOISINGTON.

From the Dispatch.
John Bitner Is building a residence in
the the northwest part of town.
]. B. Morgan has sold his half section
northwest of town for $4,000.
Ducks are more plentiful on the Chey-
enne bottoms than they have been for q
couple of years.
G. A. DuliDg returned from Excelsior
Springs last night where he took his
family for months stay at the springs.
He says that Grant Prindle is in bad
shape.
The Farmers Elevator will reopen for
business Monday morning. Homer
KackleY, an experienced wheat buyer,
of Heller has been employed to manage
the business for the company.
Tom keenan, will speak to men at the
Y. M. G. A. on Monday night, October g.
Keenan, was at the throttle for over 40
years and while visiting at Hoisington
he wishes to meet all railroad men. and
especially the engineers and firemen.
0. L. Ladenberger and wife of Daven-
port Iowa. visited his brother P, and
family here from Sunday to Tuesday
night, while on their way to Pueblo.
This is Mr. Laden berger's first visit west
and he was very favorably impressed
with this country.
Express Messenger Bell was accident
ally shot at the depot Tuesday evening
just after the arrival of No. IS. He re-
ceived orders the last trip to carry a
loaded revolver with him when on duty
and Tuesday evening while unloading
express the revolver was discharge in
his pocket the ball striking him in the
calf of the leg and ranging on downward
lodged in his ankle.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-09-30
A Decided Compliment.

Two years or SO ago Charlie Allen
made an illuminated copy of Ingalls,
poem, "Opportunity" for DR.. Lindas,
who sent it as a present to friend in
St. Louis. The latter was highly
pleased with the work and pointed it
out to his acquaintance who were
lovers of the artistic. Yesterday
Charlie received an order for a dupli-
cate of the drawing from a gentleman
who has in his home, paintings valued
at thousands of dollars. This sub
Stimulates the belief held by Charles
friends in his ability as an artist.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-09-30
.ELLINWOOD.

From the Leader.
A big boy was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
R. E. Thuma yesterday morning.
fine girl baby was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Gus Koch, jr., of the south side, on
Saturday, September 10.
Mrs. Fred Wolf gave large card
party Tuesday afternoon in honor of her
sister, Mrs. Anna Pfeiffer, of Kansas
City.
Bills will be out this week announcing
a grand ball to be given at the opera
house Thursday night, October 6, under
the auspices of the Woodmen of the
World.
Tha Ladies Afternoon Whist Club
will reorganize for the coming season on
Wednesday, October 5th. The first
meeting will be held at Mrs Fred Steph-
ans on that date.
VS. Musil has been confined to the
house for several days, the result of hav-
ing to submit to minor operation. He
is doing nicely and will be all right in a
few days.
On Wednesday, September 81, TT $3.50
O'Clock p m, Mr. 81 King and MISS
Mary G Baker were united in marriage
at the residence of Mr. John Christoph.
The ceremony was performed by Rev
D Van Bundy Of Larned.
AT meeting OF the stockholders of
the Logan Township Creamery and
Manufacturing Company, last week. it
was decided to sell the entire piant to
Messrs w F Murphy and Doll. The in
stitutition will hereafter be known as
the Logan Creamery, Murphy & Doll,
proprietors, and will be run on the same
business lines as heretofore.
VIM. Foelgner jr., Of the south side
met with serious accident Monday
evening. He fell in front of threshing
engine, the front wheel passing over
both legs. The left foot was injured and
the right leg broken. The injured
embers were attended to and, and he
is doing nicely at. this writing, but it
will be some time before be is able to
be out.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-09-30
New Truant Officer.

Joe King has been appointed by
the school board of this city as truant
officer for the ensuing year. He has
also been appointed by the county
superintendent as truant officer for
the districts in the southwest part of
the county. This is good selection
as Mr.. King will fulfill the duties of
that Office to the letter. 1t is not
only the duty of the teachers, but the
duty of every citizen to report any
case of habitual absence to the city
or county superintendent or truant
officer that the efficiency of this ex-
cellent law may be realized.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-09-30
The Third Edition.

One would not suspect G. H.
Hume of being humorist; but he is
entitled to first rank In the class. On
the south end of his handsome new
mill, which he is just completing for
the third time, it having been burned
down at two different times, he has
had sign painted which reads:
THIRD EDITION."
And this third edition is standing
monument to the courage, determine
ton and untiring push of the owner,
which we hope will remain for many
years to his credit, and that of our
city also.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-09-30
W. O. w. Installation.

J. A. McHaffie, State Deputy for
the Woodmen of the World, assisted
by the drill team and officers from
the Great Bend lodge, instituted a
large camp, consisting of 81 members,
at Pawnee Rock Monday night
The camp is composed mostly of
young men, who were all delighted
with the work put on, and their en-
thusiasm will undoubtedly increase
the membership to the hundred mark
in short time. Those who attend
ed from Great Bend are as follows:
Frank Porter, w. f. Klein, Jas. w.
Clarke, E. L. Chapman, o. S. Cur
rier, c. S. Cutler, Geo. Pratt, w. J.
Sans, w. P. FEEDER and Guy F. Lee.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-09-30
Base Ball at Hoisineton.

About 200 people filled a couple
of cars an special train that went
over to Hoisington Sunday afternoon
to see the two games of ball. While
the day was extremely hot, it was
however good day for ball playing,
and those who went over got their
moneys worth. Tie first game was
between Hoisington and Great Bend,
and was pretty even UP to the third
inning. But the Great Bend BOYS
lacked team drill, made a number of
costly errors, and finally let the
Hoisingtonians ':do" them, the score
being: Hoisington 8, Great Bend 3.
The second game was between
Hoisington and Fort Riley, being the
third of series of games, two of
which were played last week. The
first inning the score was two-and,
but after that Riley was not in it, the
score standing at the end of the 7tk,
Hoisington IA, Fort Riley 4.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-09-30
Progress Club.

The Progress Club held its first
meeting for this year at the home of
the President. Mrs. Sutherland, on
Monday Sept Goth.
According to the program the pay
ment of dues was in order and among
other business transacted was the
election of Mrs. Townsley and Miss
Poole as delegates to the 9TH District
Federation meeting TO be held at
Sterling Oct. 4-5-6. Among other
members in attendance will be Mrs.
Sutherland, President, and Mesdames
Dean and Poole.
Notice was given of intention to
amend the constitution at a regular
meeting on Oct. 10th.
The program was as follows:
Song Mrs Mcpherson
Life of Shakespeare :. Mrs. Dean
Classification of Shakespeare's
Plays. Mrs. r. H. Moses
Piano Solo Miss Sutherland
Quotations from Shakespeare.
Club adjourned to meet with Mrs.
Riddle on Monday Oct. Sd. De-
licious refreshments were served,
which were doubly appreciated on
account of the extremely warm day.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-09-30
PAWNEE ROCK

From the Herald.
Born to Mr.. ard Mrs. Milo Bigsley,
last Tuesday morning. fine girl.
Dr. Daniels has had the roof of his
house painted 2 Willis did the work.
W. W. Bowman is preparing to make
some improvements on his residence
property.
S. J. Williams will move in from bis
farm in a short time and occupy the
George Gano property which he recently
purchased.
Miss Kate Blackm more came in Tues
day night on No. 5, from Chase, Rice
county, and will make her father, S.
Blackmore an extended visit.
The Great Bend Telephone Company
had crew of men here Tuesday putting
in poles and wire and putting telephones
in several of our business houses.
A social dance was given at the K. P.
hall last Friday evening. A pleasant
time was enjoyed by all present. This
is the first of series of dances to be
given this winter, ons of which will be
given every two weeks.
On account Of the poor health of her
mother, Miss Edna Gary, who had en-
gagged to teach a school in Rush county,
was compelled to resign her school 10
that county, but We are glad to state
that she was fortunate in securing q
school close to home.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-09-30
Hoisin eton's Hard ftitters.

They sure are that. They pounded
the ball all over the diamond Monday
afternoon, and kept the Great Bend
pick-ups picking up their heels at a
merry gait. At the opening it looked
like the game was goingto be interest
ing, the score standing 0 to 0 at the
end of the 3rd inning. Then Hois-
ington began to pile up the runs,
making 2 in the 4th, 2 in the 5th, 3
in the 9th, 6 in the 9TH, 2 in the 9Th
a total of Is, while Great Bend could
only scratch in a measly 3.
AS we go to press the teams are
playing the third game of the series,
the result of which we will give in to-
morrows daily.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-09-30
A Runaway.

Last Sunday evening about six
O'Clock while the Sisters were driving,
near the H. E. Dean residence, their
horse became fractions and ran into a
fence. Sister Seraphena was either
thrown out or attempted to jump out,
when her foot caught in one of the
wheels, and she was dragged some
distance in that position. The limb
was badly lacerated, but the Sister is
now recovering nicely.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-09-30

From the Clarion.
Miss Mamie Moran went to st. Louis
this week to see the big fair.