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The Red Cloud chief., 1904-06-03
THE KANSAS GAR.
Hold Twentieth Annual Encamp-
ment at Empo ria.
OFFICERS ELECTED FOR 1905
Psoia Chosen NJ Place for Neat Reunion
and Enca,npment to be Held ut
Psrsons-Nsws Notes.

The twe..tieth annual encampment
Bmporia. Kan. The officers elected
were installed, as were the officers OF
the Women's Relief Corps. the Sons
OF Veterans, and the Ladies' Aid. The
G. A. II. named the following delega-
ton TO represent Kansas in the nation
al convention: First district, W. w.
Smith. Topeka, and Edward Jones.
Holton: Third district, +. b. Park,
Chanute, and l.. +. Eckman, indie
p%endence; Fourth district. j. w. NAL
10y, Emporia. and G.. L.. Thomas.
Dwight; Fifth district, F. NJ. Higga-
son, Belleville, and James Smith,
Perryville: Sixth district. G. b. Bolts
ford. Norton. and G.. b. Wheeler,
Ionia: Seventh district. J. II. Baird,
Spearville. and II. II. Carr. Wichita.
Delegates at large: J. II. Harris, OF
tawa; ID. l.. Sweeny. Dodge City; L..
A. Buck. Peabody, and +. II. Rickle.
Chanute. The delegation was not in
structed for national commander.
Invitations for the next encamp-
mem were extended by Chanute, Clay
Center, Paola. Parsons and Topeka.
Paola vas chosen as the place for the
next reunion and Parsons for the en-
campment. The committee of ad-
ministration is as follows: j. A. Smith,
Girard: John Davidson, Junction
City: John Downey. Hays City; d. w.
Thatcher, Great Bend, and G.. w.
Reed. Topeka.
The Women's Relief Corps held Its
election. Also the new officers were
elected. They are: Department presi-
dent. Mrs, Apple. lola; senior vice
president. Mrs. Marian G.. Stratton
Emporia; Junior vice president, Mrs
Hawkins, Americas; department treas
urer, Miss Dora Weirman, Wamego;
department chaplain. Mrs. Hartzler
Salina; chairman executive board. Mrs
Carson. Wellington. The corps gave a
silk flag to the State Normal school
which was accepted by Miss Cum.
mings. a senior, who was dressed as
Columbia" Representative w. A.
Calderhead made the presentation
speech.
The Sons OF Veterans elected the
following officers: Department com
mander. L. Il. Fowler, Emporia; Sc.
Nor vice commander, A. II. Sherer
Topeka; junior vice commander. n. j
Smith. Wichita: executive council, W.
A.. Hall, Mcpherson; Clarence Peck
Bunker Hill, and Il. c. Hills. Gypsum
The delegates to the national conven.
ton are G.. .. Clarke, Z. |. Smith, To.
peka.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-06-03
Msthodists for Temperance.

The Methodist protestant conference
at Washington, ID. C., concluded all
business before it and adjourned. The
day was devoted tn the election Of sew
erai boards and committees to carry
on the work of the church and the CON
sideration OF several minor matters OF
legislation. A positive stand was taken
in favor OF temperance and the opium
habit was mentioned as one of the
perils Of the age.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-06-03
Thomas Liptoa Gives Prize.

The board OF governors OF the Brook.
Ign yacht club that Sir Tho
mas Lipton's offer to place In the cus-
tody or the club a cup for an ocean
race from Gravesend bay to Marble
head. Mass. has been accepted. Sir
Thomas. who has been on an extended
yachting trip in the Mediterranean. has
Informed the club that he would have
the cup made and forwarded upon his
return 10 London. Arrangements for
the race, which will be held July 2. are
well under way. and many boats al
Seady have entered for the contest.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-06-03
Bryan Mon Win Easy.

That faction of the democratic party
I'm Douglas county favoring the ideas
and platform of William ]. Bryan, as
interpreted by the Kansas City con-
vention four years ago, took almost
everything in sight at the Douglas
county primaries. The democrats who
had entered the contest under the ban
ner OF the Democratic Success league,
and who were opposed to a reatfirma-
ton of the Kansas City platform. failed
to carry " one ward In Omaha, al
though they were successful in secur-
ing the delegation In three South Oma-
Ea wards.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-06-03
HON. n. A.. BABCOCK DIES
Unexpectedly Passes Away sitting Ia .
hair at rome.

Unexpectedly Passes Away sitting In 9
Chair at rIoms.
Hemen A. Babcock, deputy state
treasurer. died suddenly at his home
In Lincoln, Neb.. OF heart failure. the
result Of an attack OF grip. Mr.. Bah
cock had been i'll for about a month
and though he was able to be about
at time. he was very feeble. He SUI
fered from a chronic ailmeut contract
ed In the army, which OF ate years
has caused him much trouble. The at
tack Of grip left him with oedema OF
the lungs, which added to his YEA
ness. lie was sitting In a chair read
ing a newspaper shortly before noon
and had but a short time before car
rled on a conversation with his son,
Everett. The end came without any
notice to the family.
He came to Nebraska In 1872. and
took a homestead with Peter Morten-
sen, now state treasurer, in Valley
county. For eight years he was county
clerk OF Valley county. and then from
1885 to 1888 inclusive, he was state
auditor. He was insurance deputy In
the same office under Auditor 7. II.
Benton from 1892 to 1894. n was
again appointed to this position by
Auditor Weston in 1901. When Mr..
Mortensen was elected TO the treas
urership he appointed Mr.. Babcock
because OF his thorough understanding
of state house affairs and his " per-
sonal friendship and confidence In him.
Mr.. Babcock enlisted as a private
In the union army with company q OF
the Thirty-seventh Wisconsin volun-
teer infantry. He spent two years In
the service, being mustered out as
sergeant major In 1866 In Washington.
He saw active service, being with the
army at Petersburg.
He was successful in business life.
His friends of every station will re-
member him As a modest. but strong
man. always sympathy and never will
ing to gain a point for his own ad-
vantage II it would injure a fellow.
A wife and two sons. Everett c.. OF
Lincoln, and Royal 0. B%abcock. OF
Omaha. survive him.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-06-03
Want Half Holiday,

Fremont has received another dash
OF metropolitanism. The l.. p. Lar
som company. wholesale dealers, decid-
ed to adopt the plan OF closing at l
p. m. Saturdays, and announced that
no orders would he accepted for i'm
mediate delivery after the noon hour
on Saturdays Of each week commenc-
ing now Employees Of other whole
sale houses are interested in the move
and will try to have every concern Of
the kind in the city take 1t up. Ball
games are frequently scheduled for
this day. as are other attractions, and
it is believed that there will be gem
eral approval OF the owe
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-06-03
WOMEN SCORE
Resolutions Adopted at st. Louis Shows
Their Sentiments.

Resolutions Adopted at sc. Louis showu
Their Sentiments.
After adopting resolutions on various
subjects, including one IN the marriage
question, electing officers and transact
ing all unfinished business, the seventh
biennial convention Of the general fed
Grafton Of women's clubs which con
vened at st. Louis. adjourned. Tho
resolution on marriage. which was
unanimously adopted. follows:
whereas, We recognize.in the per-
riage relation a principle great in its
significance.
Resolved, That each federation in
form itself on its state laws govern
ing marriage and that concerted and
systematic effort be made to secure
strict and uniform laws governing
these important subjects.
Resolved. That we extend our
thanks to the United States senate for
the investigation into an organization
which controls its adherents morally.
politically and commercially.
Resolved. That in view OF the sys-
tematic effort of that body to under
mine the Christian standards OF mar
rage and to dominate state and Ra-
tional legislation each federation urge
upon its senator's to take such legisla-
tive action as will prevent the recogni-
ton Of a power which undermines
moral standards and the continuance OF
the principles of the American people"
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-06-03
Ftfteea India ms Fined.

The Kansas supreme court recently
held that Indians had no more special
privileges than white men and must
obey the laws OF the state in which
they lived, This was what the Indian
superintendent, o. T.. Edwards. had
been waiting for and he promptly sent
for Under Sheriff T. d. Smith, who ar
rested fifteen Of the most unruly In
dams on the Klckapoo reservation and
look them to Hiawatha, where they
were fined and sentenced to jail for
such crimes as drunkenness. gambling,
disturbing the peace, etc, etc.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-06-03
UNIQUE EXCURSION
University Of Nebraska VIII visit Expo.
sitIon and n. r.. A.. ut 1T. Louis.

University Of Nebraska VIII visit Erpo.
sition and n. r.. A. at ~. Louis.
The Nebraska state university has
chartered a special train with which
to- carry its faculty, students and visit
ing friends to st. Louis. II leaves via
the Burlington route at Z o'clock a.
m. June q, and arrives in st. Louis
at 3 o'clock that evening. The return
is over the Missouri Pacific road July
.. arriving in Lincoln at . o'clock In
the evening. The train flies the uni
versity colors and is accompanied by
the university band and has special
coaches reserved for the faculty and
the University Conservatory OF Music.
1t will be a delightful trip through
northern and central Missouri. passing
st. Joseph, Hannibal. Jefferson City,
and Kansas City.
BY means OF a private track the
party Is carried to the door Of the
Christian Endearor hotel. in which
lodgings have been reserved. This ho-
tel has its own private gate into the
exposition less than one hundred feet
distance. Inside the gate Is a station
Of the Intramural railway, which en-
circles the exposition grounds. Delays.
Crowding and street car fare are thus
wholly eliminated. The hotel is new,
modern in equipemnt. clean and the
favOrite headquarters OF teachers.
twenty-five hundred OF whom are al
ready enrolled for this hotel on these
dates.
The wonders Of the exposition and
the inspiring sessions Of the National
Educational association will crowd full
the four days spent in the city. Waste
of time and energy Is prevented by q
careful itinerary OF the most instruc-
tive exhibits. prepared by Prof. f. II.
Barbour. who has spent five weeks in
installing the Nebraska exhibits. This
itinerary will be printed and given
to the university party. Parties will
be organized to study certain exhibits
under the direction OF faculty experts.
For railroad fare to and from st.
Louis and lodging for five nights the
total expense to members OF the fac
ulty and person registered in the sum
mer session is $500. This is about
one-half what 1t costs the outside pub
lie. Breakfast Is 80 cents. dinner 40
cents, and lunch 25 cents; this noon
day lunch Is put into neat boxes for
those proferring to carry 1t into the
grounds. Since the admission fee Is
so cents the necessary expense for this
week of pleasure and profit need not
exceed $2l.OO. Rooms may now be
reserved at the university office on the
payment of $l.00. the remaining $l4O0
Is due at time OF registration.
Should there be room other friends
of the university will be granted these
privileges on payment of $500. These
friends should notify the director at
their earliest convenience as they will
be allotted quarters in the order OF
application. No Objectionable parties
will be admitted.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-06-03
Nebraska Packing House Products.

The packing houses OF Nebraska
sold $73, 453,Ol2H of their products in
1903 and the entire amount was manu-
featured during the same year, accord
ing to a report Just completed by the
state bureau Of labor and industrial
statistics Of the packing industry OF
Nebraska. These goods were soldAin
all parts Of the world, some OF them
going to the Philippines. some to
China. Japan, and Russia, others to
South Africa and some remaining at
home. Nearly 80 per cent have gone
to feed the armies of the world, 20 per
cent the navies and the remainder the
civilian engaged in peaceful pursuits.
The total value OF the packing houses
in the state. 30 per cen OF which are
located In South Omaha, Is 50. $780,
1854.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-06-03
Coal Eating Human.

Fred Boswell. "a years old, was ar
rested in Kansas City. Kan. by De-
tectives Walsh and Anderson and
locked up on the charge OF vagrancy.
Boswell is an old police character. The
police say he has the very peculiar
habit of eating coal and drinking coal
oil. soft coal being his specially, When
he was searched several Jumps Of soft
coal were found in his pockets and
when they were taken away from him
he begged most pltifully to be al
lowed to take them to the cell with
him.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-06-03
WHY SHE SOUGHT DIVORCE
A Bonner Springs Woman Had But Ono
Hat In Twelve Years.

The city ~treasurer's books Of Bon
ner Springs. Kan. were produced in
the district court there az a part of the
evidence In the divorce suit OF Eliza
Perkins against George Perkins. Mrs.
Perkins asks divorce on the grounds
of cruelty and neglect. She alleges
that Mr.. Perkins, who is city treasur-
er Of Bonner Springs. owns property
worth 5000. She asks half of this
property. TIE books of the city were
produced to show that part Of the
money deposited by Mr.. Perkins in
the bank was not his own but belonged
to the city.
Mrs. Perkins testified that in twelve
years OF married life she had had but
one dress and during that time had
worn the same hat. The dress and
hat were produced in court as evil
dence. More than thirty witnesses
were examined. among them many OF
the business men OF Bonner Springs.
The trial lasted all day and a part OF
the preceding day.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-06-03
Those are brave girls at Great Bend.
They gave a leap year ball on Friday
night. the 18th.
Propose to Fight Packers.

There was a large meeting of stock
raisers and feeders in Concordia,
Kan, in the interests of the proposed
independent packing company, with
which II is intended to fight the pack
ers' trust. The meeting was addressed
by local farmers. Liberal subscrip-
tions to the stock were made and a
committee appointed to solicit further
subscriptions, After this meeting the
Cloud County Live Stock association
was organized.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-06-03
QUAY DEAD
Ono OF tho shrewdsst Politicians Of
America Passes Away.


Col. Matthew Stanley Quay, senior
senator from Pennsylvania. slept peace
fully into death at his home in Beaver,
Pa. after an Illness which had been
more or less persistent for the last two
years.
Senator Quay's Illness began about a
year ago. 1t was a recurrence OF the
trouble that beset him during the lat
trouble that beset him during the lat
ter part of 1900 and the early days OF
January. 1901. when he vas undergoing
the strain Of a desperate fight for re-
election to the senate. For a timo he
seemed improved and gave much of his
time to outdoor exercise. Never a
strong mar physically, Senator Quay
prlded himself on his endurance and
believed finally that outdoor life would
restore him to health and give him
years longer lease of life.
II was this thought that took him to
the Maine woods for several success
sivo summers.
Colonel Quay, in health, was a great
eater and his troubles OF later years
dated from overdraughts on his vital
system. due to heavy eating, smoking
and the great nervous strains which he
underwent.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-06-03
PICKET WINS HANDICAP
Irish Lad md . Numbe Of Good Horses
Reaten ut Brooklyn

HVNtV" -
The Picket won the Brooklyn handi-
cap: Irish Lad, second; Proper. third.
The betting ring presented just be-
fore the handicap one OF the widest
scenes in the history of the eastern
turf. Irish Lad bore the great bulk
Of the public's money and went to the
post a favorite at eta to I. Money
poured into the ring by the thousands
and every horse had admirers fighting
for a chance to place their bets.
McChesney was not heavily played
and 10 to l could be had against him
The distance for this famous race is
n mile and a quarter and its value
to this years winner is about SIG, 900.
A final roll call Of the starters in thu
handicap showed a total OF sixteen.
one Of the largest in the history Of the
stake. I
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-06-03
coTNER BOY WINS PRIZE
Hugh I.omsx Cots Second In Inter Col.
legiate Contest.

"uEu u'Vunbk sotS SoCuuu sh It's OUh-
legiste Contest.
The oratorical contest Of the inter-
collegiate prohibition association for
the central district. comprising six
states, was held at the state arsenal.
Springfield. ILL.,, and a won by Miss
Marie White OF Wheaton college, I'LL
nois, the prize being $50 in gold and
the right to contest at the national
contest to be held in Indianapolis. June
2Sth.
The second prize, $25. was awarded
to Hugh Lomax OF Cotner university.
Lincoln. Neb.. and the third prize. $50.
to John II. Bottle Of Drake university.
Iowa.
The other contestants were G. e..
Winterbourne OF the University of
Denver. Colorado; N. A. Thorson. OF
Gustavus Adulphus college, Minnesota;
Verne DohsOn OF Franklin college. Mis-
souri,, and @. o. Van NOy of Ottawa
university, Kansas.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-06-03
Injured In q Runa way.

Miss Maggie Engberg, one OF the
teachers In the local schools of Table
Rock. and Mrs. Rena Williams, a friend
of hers, were out riding when the horse
became unmanageable and ran away,
throwing them out and injuring them
both quite seriously. Mrs. Williams
was unconscious for some hours. Both
were seriously bruised.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-06-03
Henson viii he Tried.

Judge Lacombe. in the United States
court OF New York. dismissed the writ
Of habeas corpus secured by ounse for
John T.. Benson. the California real
estate dealer, who was indicted for
bribery and fraud in connection With
the alleged land frauds. Benson was
held by Commissioner Shields for ex-
tradition to Washington and the writ
was secured to prevent his removal to
that city for trial, He will now have
to 60.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-06-03
Lincoln Dog wins mI.sOO.

George Dayton. OF Lincoln, has re-
ceived word from San Francisco that
his greyhound Lucy. won the 1l2 dog
stake at Ingleside. one OF the principal
stakes on the Pacific coast. the prize
money of which runs up to 81 800. Tho
dog won at the Sutton meet last year.
and has lost but n out Of sixteen
courses. Mr.. Dayton ia deputy city
treasurer.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-06-03
HILLS
Santa Fo Man Has n New Scheme for
Gulf Lines.

Santa Fe Man Has n New scheme for
Gulf Lines.
Having fathered the Irish potato Ia
dustry to a successful stage OF deyel-
opment along the line of his road, In
dustrial Agent l.. G. Hill of the Santa
Fe that he has under on
temptation the matter Of introducing
strawberries into the territory be-
tween Cameron and Brenhom. Texas,
and the results of his efforts will like
ly be the planting of perhaps 1000
acres Of berries somewhere along the
line in the territory named, either at
Cameron. Caldwell or Brennan, at all
of which places the truck growing in
dustry has advanced to a stage where
the farmers are ready to adopt almost
any new crop that gives promise of a
fair return for their labor and ex-
pense.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-06-03
lola is THIRD A
Rival of Kansas City a. a Freight Point
GU Missouri Pacific.

GU Missouri Pacific.
A dispatch from lola. Kan, in a
Chicago paper says: On the recent
visit OF Mr.. Paul Morton of the Santa
Fe through that section he stopped at
lola for some time. He was shown
through the factory districts and
among other interesting information
learned that lola, but a few years ago
a sleepy prairie village. now rivals
Kansas City for third position as a
freight point on the Missouri Pacific
system. st. Louis aud Omaha occupy
first and second place and lola has held
third place more than any other town
for several years. From the facts he
learned it Is now certain that the
Santa Fe will improve its failicites
there and compete more actively for
business.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-06-03
Omaha Man Gets Contract.

J, II. Wise, of South Omaha, Neb,,
has been awarded the contract for the
construction of the new postofices
building at Hastings, Neb. The con-
tract price is slO4, 900, the work to be
completed October l, 1906.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-06-03
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
WESTERN

b. +. Robbins passed his ninetieth
birthday, and is n OF the most active
men in York, Mr.. Robbins is a pioneer
settler OF York, and every day does
some kind of manual labor. and retains
all his mental faculties.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-06-03

Secretary Taft writes from his camp
In the Adirondacks that he is getting
a good rest and is feeling must better
than when he left Washington.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-29
P. R. TEACHERS COMING
SIX HUNDRED WANT ASSISTANCE
TO ATTEND SUMMER SCHOOLS
IN THE u. S.

San Juan, P. R., March 29.-Dr
Samuel M. Lindsay, commissioner Of
education for Porto Rico, is on his
way to New. York, Boston, Philadel-
phia and Washington IN the, interest
of 600 Porto Rican teachers who
wish to visit the United States in July
for education in summer schools.
DR.. Lindsay will discuss the details
with President Roosevelt and Secre-
tary Taft, the president having prom
Used the use of an army transport to
carry the teachers without expense
except for meals. ~
School teachers wages in Porto
Rico are very low, ranging from $50
to SIS month.
The cost of the trip will be about
100000 and Commissioner Lindsay
hopes to get financial assistance from
public spirited citizens of the United
States.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-29
ALL TRAINS GET THRU
NORTH COAST LIMITED, BLOCK
AIDED THREE DAYS AND THREE
NIGHTS, REACHES BILLINGS.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
Billings, Mont, March 29.-The
snow blockade in North Dakota has
been broken, and Northern Pacific
thru trains have begun to arrive from
the east.
At o'clock yesterday afternoon the
North Coast limited, which was due
here Friday forenoon. arrived. It
headed the line of west-bound block
AIDED trains and laid at Richardson
three days and nights. Richardson
is twenty-five miles east of Dickinson,
which appears to have been the storm
center.
Passengers on the train said they
were comfortably provided for by the
railroad company. The blizzard was
terrific one, and until Saturday the
passengers were unable to leave the
cars. The cuts along the road were
full Of snow, and the engines that
were caught were completely covered.
The crust was SO hard that men
walked from one engine to another
upon it.
Four other delayed trains arrived
here before midnight, and behind
them came special train carrying
President Elliott. This train had also
been in the blockade since Thursday
night.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-29
TO HAVE
STATE SCHOOLS
French Chamber Passes Bill for
SURPRISING Religious Teach
ing Orders.

Paris. March 29.-Premier Combes
has secured the passage in the cham
Der of deputies, by a majority Of 316
to 269. Of the bill forbidding all
forms Of teaching by religious orders.
No opposition is expected in the sem
ate. a I,
The bill provides for the suppress
sion within ten years Of all orders
authorized to teach. It does not
apply to the colonies, but the law of
1901 gives the government power by
decree to close colonial schools taught
by religious orders.
Existing congregations are prohib-
tied from recruiting new members
and only novitiates destined for train
ing teachers for the colonies may re-
main. Severe penalties are pre-
scribed.
Property Of authorized congrega-
cations is to remain untouched until
the closing of their last school. After
pensioning the survivors and return
ing conditional gifts. l1quidators are
to apply surplus funds to secular edu-
cation.