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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21
AWFUL STORM
OFF FLORIDA
9 Only Four Escape Death in the
Loss of the MebrOse
THREE OTHER SHIPS GO DOWN

West Palm Beach, Fla, Oct. 90
AS result of terrific gales the beach
here is strewn for miles with wreck
age. In the loss of the schooner,
Melrose. Mrs. .Hallen, the wife of a
British missionary was drowned aud
Mrs. Charles Weller was killed by a
falling mast. The latter's husband
was knocked overheard and washed
ashore half dead. He and three
others alone are said to be all aboard
the schooner who escaped. The
steamer Martinique of the Miami to
Havana line is ashore off Flowers
Point. The three masted schooner
Zion and the four masted ship James
Judd are both stranded on the break
ers near here. There are no deaths
reported on the last three ships.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21
COSSACKS ANNlHIlATED.
Detachment of Cars Troops Lured to
Destruction by Japs.

st. Petersburg, Oct. 20.-General
Sakharoff has reported the skirmishes
which. occurred yesterday and tells
how a detachment of Cossacks were
lured to destruction Tuesday. He
says: "Our patrols were reconnoiter-
ing. near Sandepou and Kaizantai
and encountered some Japanese out
posts which were hurriedly with
drawn. The Cossacks pursued them,
but were stopped by infantry with
machine guns. The fire was opened
upon onr detachment at less than
two hundred PAGES. The horses and
men were all either killed'or wounded.
Colonel Torganoff sent back one of
the Cossacks upon his horse"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21
A Mountain Tourist.
county.

In search of grand and beautiful
scenery finds such a profusion of rich
es in Colorado and Utah that before
planning a trip it will be well for you
to gain all the information possible.
The Denver & Rio Grande and the
Rio Grande Western publish a series
of useful illustrated pamphlets, all of
which may be obtained by writing S.
K. Hooper, general passenger and
ticket agent, Denver, Colo.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21
More Careless Hunting.

We have frequently called atten-
ton to some of the carelessness ex-
hibited by hunters. On October 18th
Henry Mehrhoff, living on the creek
east of town had "a valuable mare,
worth at least 800, shot by some
one Mr.. Mehrhoff will givea re-
ward ofo S25.o0 to any person who
ewih giee him any information which
viii lead to the arrest and conviction
Of the guilty parties. The pasture is
close to the house, and on the creek,
and ofecoursetheEe is plenty of OPP
portunity for an animal to be hidden
from view, and therefore the hunters
should be- more careful. He does
not think that it was done intention
ally, but thatdoes not change the fact
that he has shot valuable animal,
and that the sportsmen should be
more. careful. o
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21

sonal visit to the Isthmus of Panama
to confer with the president and Off
cials of the republic of Panama re-
garding the questions arising through
the possession of the canal zone by
the government of the United States,
Secretary Taft will probably leave
about the middle of November.
He will take with him sueh' per-
sons as the occasion may require.
Minister Obaldla, the Washington
representive of the Panama Republic
and Nelson Cromwell, the counsel OF
the Canal Company will be members
Of the party. The situation in the
isthmus between the two countries is
reported to be strained to the utmost
and open ruptures have been barely
averted on several occasions. The
President became acquainted with the
true state of affairs only within the
past ten days. The seriousness of
the situatian is shown by the fact that
this is the first time in the history of
this country that cabinet officers have
been sent abroad to negotiate with
foreign powers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21
GRAIN LETTER..
By A. H. McDearmott Commisson
Co-Office Over Crescent Grocery.

Chicago, Oct. 20.-The wheat mar
ket has been extremely active through
out the session. Our market, ignor-
ing the cables from the other side,
opened about unchanged from yes:
terdays closing prices and after hold
ing steady for time, gradually tend
ed upward, December selling as high
as 1175 and May as high as 1145.
AT the advance there was a general
disposition to take profits by outside
holders who had bought lower down
the scale and who had good profits in
sight. Selling from this source was
reinforced by profit taking of some of
the larger houses. Armour & Co.
were credited with letting out con-
siderable part of their line around
116for December and above 1144
for May. The Cudahy interests were
also good sellers.
Corn was strong early December
selling to 494 and May to 47E but
there was heavy selling set in at the
advance, carrying prices downward
sharply. The New York bull clique
who have big line of corn with a
loss in it vsring from 5 to cents per
bushel let out as much corn as the
market would take care of.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21

Shelbyville, Ill, Oct. 19.-Two
orphan boys, Alfred and Charles A.
Peterson lost their lives today in the
fire which destroyed the Liddlesworth
Orphan Home in this city. The fire
occasioned a loss of over fifty thous-
and dollars. 1t was started in cloth
ing hanging near stove pipe in the
dormitory. The boys were suffocated
in attempting to rescue clothing from
the burning building. They were
found beneath a mattress under
which they had crawled presumably
to escape the fumes of the smoke.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21
UNCLE sam BUTTS In:
Enters Protest Against Russians Wearing
Chinese Uniforms.

Washington, D. C. Oct. '20.-The
State Department today transmitted
to the American Embassy at St.
Petersburg its official protest on the
part of the Japanese and against the
Russians wearing the Chinese uni
forms. The practice was averred to
be against the international law and
likely to result in Staying innocent
cinnamon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21
HAYASHI DOUBTS
Unwilling to Credit Report of Crushing
japanese Defeat.

London, Oct. 20.-Baron Hayashi,
the Japanese minister to England,
discredits the rumors that the Japan
ese divisions had sustained crushing
defeats. This intelligence was re-
ceived here early this morning by two
London news agencies. The capture
of twelve thousand Japanese soldiers
was the principal feature of the
report.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21

Toxic, Oct. 19.-Geueral Oyama
reports today: "The enemy is
gradually decreasing their force in
the direction of the right army. Only
small detachment continues active.
The Russians have been beaten at
Pensihiu and are retreating to the
northwest. They made several
assaults last night but all were re
pulsed. Today only an occasional
exchange of cannon has occurred"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21
St: Petersburg. Oct. 1S.-General

ST: Petersburg, Oct. 1S.-General
Sakharoff has officially reported to
the war department here that the at
tack upon the Russian right flank
was completely repulsed last evening.
The Russian troops then pushed for
ward, and succeeded in occupying
the city of Shalantsi. There was no
fighting took place on the Russian
left yesterday. The Japanese are
concentrating all their forces against
the Russian Centre. This is on the
south bank of the Shakhe river.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21
M. Hoch in Great Bend.

Great Bend, Kan, Oct. 18.-E. w.
Hoch, Republican candidate for
Governor, spoke to a large and
enthusiastic audience in the Wilmer
Opera House this city this afternoon.
The address was one of the best ever
delivered in this city. The speech
was very pleasing to Republicans and
not offensive to Democrats ard Pop
ulists aid from the expressions on the
street after 1t was vote getter. After
the speech many took the next
Governor by the hand, among them
Populists and Democrats and assured
him of their intention to vote the
Republican ticket this fall. Republic
ans are enth usiastic and expect to
carry this county.-Topeka Capital
The Tlarge and enthusiastic
audience" consisted of at least $50
people of which one-half were Demo
Gratis and Populists. Mr.. Hoch's arm
was not pulled out of joint, or other
wise injured by the enthusiastic"
Democrats and PopuIists, who "took
him warmly by the hand"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21
MORE RE-IhFORCEMENTS.
Kuropatkin Said to be Expecting Com
plete Army Corps to Help Him.

Berlin. Oct 2o.-A Mukden dis
patch received here says that General
Kuropatkin will be reinforced by
complete army corps within three
weeks unless the Japanese defeat the
Russians decisively before the re-
Inducements arrive. The dispatch
further states that they are doomed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21

Washington, D. c. Oct. 19.-The
damage suit of the Western Union
Telegraph Company against the
Pennsylvania Railroad, in which the
latter is said to have. .forcibly removed
the formers telegraph wires and poles
from along its entire right of way, is
being argued in the United States
Supreme court here today.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21
DissraeefuI Row Among Soldiers.

Monterey, Calf, Oct. 20.-Early
today members of the fifteenth in
fantry, white, and the Ninth Cavalry
colored, clashed in a low resort near
here. Three negroes were shot dead
and one white soldier was fatally in
jured. A lamp was overturned and
caused the destruction of the den and
the adjoining building by fire. The
brawlers have not yet been arrested.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21

Kansas will rank next to Missouri
in point Of attendance. at the St.
Louis exposition, according to popu-
laton. Barton county will be among
the frstof the counties of this state on
the same proposition. It is good to
live in America, it is better to live in
Kansas, but 1t is best to live in Barton
county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21

Washington, D. c.. Oct. 19.-
President Roosevelt today appointed
Ira Harris Supervising. Inspector of
Steamships at the port of New York,
to take the place of Ex-Inspector
Rodie, who was lately removed:
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21
Tassart Confers With Chairman. .

indianapolis, Ind. Oct. 20.-Tom
Taggart, chairman of the democratic
National Committee, arrived here to-
day and Immediately went into con-
sultation with a hundred or more
county chairmen with whom he is
said to have had appointments.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21

London, Oct. 18.-Reuter's cor
respondent with General Oku's army
reports that the Japanese are in pos
session of the entire Russian line, ex-
cepsing one small Hill on the extreme
left. The Russian center, he says,
has retired in great disorder. The
exact time that this dispatch was filed
is not known. When today's fighting
began it was expected that the chief
object of General Oyama must be to
drive the Russians back over the
Shake river by attacking their CEN
ter. AS each army has three centers
and the Reuter- dispatch does not
make it clear that the repulse of the
Russian center refers to the center of
the central army, it's significance is
difficult to determine.
London, Oct. 18-Baron Hayashi
gave out Toxic dispatch received
today from General Oyama indicating
that the tide of battle is again decid-
ed in favor of the Mikado's troops.
The dispatch says that last night the
senemy twice made fierce assaults on
central and right army. We repulsed
all, and the enemy is retreating,
leaving many dead on the field.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21

The Double Seven club met with
Mrs. LegC. Breeden Wednesday even
ing, and assisted her to celebrate her
birthday. All were present except
Bro. Stoke, who is busy getting votes,
and all present filled up on the good
things provided and then spent the
eyeningjn playing whist. ~
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21
BRIEF TELEGRAMS.

.Mukden, Oct. 19.-The belief pre-
walls here today that the Japanese are
preparing for general retreat. The
glare appearing above their lines
indicate that they are burning their
stores.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21
JAPS ALSO.
Seventyfour thousand Men Starting to
Assist Oyama.

London, Oct. 20.-It is reported
here that ninety transports containing
seventy-four thousand men, two hun
dred guns with ammunition, heavy
clothing, ETC., left Sasebo yesterday
to reinforce the army of General
Oyama. n
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21

John Hall made this Office pleas
ant call today. He is going to have
a big sale on his place south of Paw
nee Rock, Nov. 10. Watch for his ad.
in the DEMOCRAT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21

New York, Oct. 19.-PhiIip
Arnseimer, the labor leader, was to-
day convicted of extorting money
from contractor here by threats to
call strike. He says he is not dis
couraged by the verdict. He ex-
poets a new trial.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21

In an amateur spelling match in
one of the stores the lother night a
young man about town who is rather
proud of his educatioa spelled the
word "idiosyncrasy" correctly and
then fell down on "physic."
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21

Louis Eppstein got lonesome the
other day and sent home one of the
late fads in postal cards bearing the
interrogation, "Why the devil don't
you write?'' He got an answer by re-
turn mail.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21

Several of our young people will
attend the dance at Heller next Sat.
urday night. >,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21

THE DEMOCRAT Printing house has
completed five hundred premium lists
for the Barton County Poultry Asso-
ciation. You are invited to inspect
them from typographical point of
view.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21

Judge Dale, the Democratic candi-
date for governor, will speak in
Ellinwood one week from Friday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21

Now is the time to see if your stove
needs repairs, Don't wait until it is
too late Repairs for any make of
stove, and put in by frst-class work
man. Also have repairs for any kind
OF sewing machine. FRANK WELLS,
North Side End Hand Store.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21
WHEAT SLIPS
DOWN A PEG
An Active Market Ends With
the Cereals Off a Little.
RECEIPTS DOUBLE LAST YEAR

Grain and Stock Markets furnished
daily by special wire to the A. NJ.
McDearmott Commission Co-Ofice
over Crescent Grocery.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21

Washington, D. c., Oct. 19.-
President Roosevelt today instructed
Secretary of War Taft to make a per-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21

With northwest receipts double
those of last year and wheat staying
at big price, it looks like S1.25
wheat before spring.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21

Charlie Allen is still getting notices
in various papers over the State re-
-garding his artistic qualifications.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21

Miss Bertha Clark is back at school
again after an enforced absence as a
result of falling down cellar four or
five days ago.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21

Jos. Pundsack and F. B. McGinty,
of north Stafford, LETT Thursday morn
ing for the Worlds Fair. The were
accompanied by their families.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21

Ed. Dirreen of Albion township
was caller at this Office today and
deposited a dollar on his DEMOCRAT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21

F. G. Strothman left Thursday
morning for an extended visit to
Oklahoma. He has brother living
at Mulhall.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21

Notice-If you want your corn
husked and stalks chopped, get Frank
Gardener and his shredder.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.
]. E. McQuillen will soon leave for
Delta, Ohio, indefinitely,
Geo. Sloniger has returned from
plastering trip to Pawnee Rock.

DIR. c. II. Christner returned from
an extended business trip to Canada.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21

Fred Walker sold valuable team
of mules to. August Henne yesterday.
August will engage in farming.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21
Great Bend Market.
GRAIN AND FEED

GRAIN AND FEED
Great Bend grain buyers are offer
the following today:
Wheat, No. ...... .35c over test
Corn k(}c
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21

Mrs. Rev. E. B. Miller of Pawnee
Rock was in Great Bend over night
Wednesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21

Miss Beatrice Weltmer sprained
her foot painfully at noon today on
the school grounds.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-10-21

Sadie P. Aspaas writes from Breen
Colo. and renews her subscription to
the DEMOCRAT.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-03-10
ACOURTEOUS DECLINATIoN.
NOT A CANDIDATE.

s'The editor of this notorious
sheet wishes to announce to the
voters of Raymond that he is not a
candidate for any Office of any kind
in this village or township, and
positively refuses to have his name
used in connection with any. He
also wishes to thank those of his
friends who so kindly rendered him
the nomination for recorder at the
caucus, but as he has become so
Independently rich"-as so many
have stated-ruDning newspaper
in this town, which he is doing TOR
the benefit of his health Judging
from the advertising columns, and
not having come here for the pur-
pose of seeking aims or looking for
handouts at anyone's expense here,
nor deeming 1t advisable to buy up
a brewery and distillery or get out
and beg for votes for the sake of a
little honor in holding-a petty viii
lage Office, he cheerfully withdraws
his name" Raymond News.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-03-10
The Fashions for Spring.

Goats and skirts are now being made
of the same material, but they are no
longer fashioned upon lines of almost
geometric severity. The newest ma
terial for these, and one that is rapid
ly coming forward, is crepe de chine.
The spring coat may be made in any
one of three distinct shapes; one is the
short sack coat, loose and straight,
which was seen last season; another is
modified Russian blouse, somewhat
suggestivelof the kimono; third is a
plain, loose coat with cape.
From present Indication, two note
worthy features of the new gowns are
likely to prevail. The more important
is the ever-increasing vogue of the
short skirt. The other is the frequent
use of drapery acsoss the front of the
waist.
Too much Importance cannot be
given to the soft, sheer fabrics that
lend themselves SO readily to the
graceful flowing lines of the season s
modes. The wells and veilings are,
perhaps, in highest favor. Bordered
materials in soft silk and cotton mix
lures, sheer cottons and linen canvas
are among the popular novelties. A
CLINT of gold is introduced in every
thing. Gold braids, buttons, frogs,
cords and pendants are some of the
forms of the millinery decorations.
Laces that are fine and flimy are the
choice of the moment. The colored
cotton embroideries are among the
novelties. There are lingerie frills
and ruchings without number for the
sleeves and neck of the fashionable
gown, and buttons are conspicuous.
From the Delineator for April.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-03-10
Do You Want Strength?

If you want to increase your
strength you must add to and not take
from the physical. In other words,
the food that you eat must be digested.
assimilated and appropriated by the
nerves, blood and tissues before being
expelled from the intestines. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure adds to the physical.
It gives strength to and builds up
strength in the human system. 1t is
pleasant to the taste and palatable
and the only combination of digestants
that will digest the food and enable
the system to appropriate all of its
health and strengthening qualities
Sold by Hanson & Emerson.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-03-10
MONEY IN POLITICS.

The newspapers state that it cost
Congressman Hull of the Des
Moines District $4,000 to secure a
denomination to congress from his
district. This means he will have
to remain in congress ten years,
board himself and do his own wash
ing before his salary will amount to
as much as his nomination cost him.
A similar condition exists, though
we are glad to say not so fragrant,
in this state at the present time.
There are candidates for governor
who have already spent more of
their own or somebody else's money
than the salary of the Office for two
years, and the campaign has hardly
begun yet. A man who possesses
ordinary sense does not spend
money in large amounts unless he
thinks there is a prospect of receiv-
ing consideration therefor. Men
do not furnish funds for political
purposes, or any other, unless they
do it as a matter of investment.
Who is going to refund these ex-
penditures? The answer is easy.
The people of the state will have to
foot the bills. If 100000 is spent.
to secure the. governorship the peo-
pie of the state will have to cough
up 100000 in some way. The
plain fact is that man who spends
five times as much of his own money
to secure an Office as the Office is
worth is chump and if he spends
five times what it is worth of other
peoples money he is a scroundrel.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-03-10
AN OBJECTLESSON.

The merger roads last week fun.
nished the business public with an
impressive object lesson of the bene-
fits of the consolidation of parallel
and competing lines of railroads
For some reasons the telephones
were ordered out of the depots of
the Great Northern and Northern
Pacific stations. Of course such an
absurd and ridiculous order was not
allowed to stand. Such a howl
went up from the patrons of the
roads that they were almost imme-
diately reinstated. But the point
we desire to call the attention of
the public to is this fact. In the
towns and villages touched by the
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-03-10

$500" road the telephones were
not removed. We stated lest week
that any business man who sup
ported candidates backed directly
or indirectly by the merger adher-
ents was voting himself business in
conveniences and trouble and that a
working man who pursued a similar
course was voting himself out of a
job. We did not expect, however,
that the merger people themselves
would confirm our statement as soon
as they did.