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Barton County democrat., 1904-08-19

CFirst published in the DEMocRAT Aug S, 1904. ]
Notice of Final Settlement.
The State of Kansas,
Barton County,
In the Probate Court IN and for said County.
In the Matter Of the Estate Of joseph AcMullen
Deceased.
Creditors and all other persons interested in the
Aforesaid Estate are hereby nstiied that shall
apply to the Probate Court. IN and for said
County, sitting at the Court House. in Great
Bend, County Of Barton. State Of Kansas, on the
Sth day Of September A. ID. 1904. for full and
final settlement Of said Estate
JANE McMULLES. Administrator Of the Estate
Of Joseph McMulien deceased.
Great Bend, Kans-. Aug. 1, A. D. 1901. 21-24
Barton County democrat., 1904-08-19

H. M. Cornell, of Cornell Ills. has
arrived in the city on a visit to his
brother w. B.
Barton County democrat., 1904-08-19

Miss Minnie McCorkle left Thurs
day morning for two weeks visit at
Wauneta, Kansas.
Barton County democrat., 1904-08-19

c. S. Cutler and o. S. Currier
went to Ellinwood on bushes We'd
nesday.
Barton County democrat., 1904-08-19

Willis Bolinger and family returned
from their Colorado outing Thursday
morning,
Barton County democrat., 1904-08-19

Todays rain was one that soaked
away down deep. and ought to make
blowing good in any part of this sec
ton of country.
Barton County democrat., 1904-08-19

This is the usual rainy Thursday,
and weekly press day, hence the
skortness of locals.
Barton County democrat., 1904-08-19

Fresh goods every day, at Spaugh's
new grocery, opposite Hotel Green.
Barton County democrat., 1904-08-19

M. N. Jones and family arrived
from Denver Thursday morning for a
visit with the Tribe of Dodge and con-
pections.
Barton County democrat., 1904-08-19

We are in a position to materially
assist some young person who desires
to take a course in business college
the coming winter, if they will apply
at this Office in the next ten days.
Barton County democrat., 1904-08-19

have bought the contents of 8
large houses. Bedroom suits, furni-
ture of all kinds, carpets etc. Call
and see them. FRANK WELLS,
End Hand Store, north side.
Barton County democrat., 1904-08-19

For SALE.-A new nine room
house on Main street. Good loca-
ton. Will sell right, or will trade for
stock. Call at this Office.
Barton County democrat., 1904-08-19

Leonard Cogsweli and Miss Ella
Wantland cf Hoisington were married
by Rev. Cornelius on Wedn esday of
this week.
Barton County democrat., 1904-08-19

F. w. Casner came out from Kan.
sas City Wednesday morning, and
arrived at satisfactory understand
ing with the officers of Walnut town
ship concerning their refunding oi
bonds, which was stopped a few days
ago by injunction proceedings.
Barton County democrat., 1904-08-19

For SALE-A u. S. No. Z cream
separator in first class condition,
tread power, viii, work well with or
without the donkey. Also have sew
eral first class mich cows. Call on
or address Don Dodge, Great Bend,
Kan.
Barton County democrat., 1904-08-19

Misses Edith Rush and Beulah
Slentz are home from their World S
Fair trip.
Barton County democrat., 1904-08-19

County Attorney Clarke is building
a good sized addition to his residence.
Barton County democrat., 1904-08-19
Republican Floppers.

Oscar Smith, member of the repub-
lican state central committee, and a
delegate to the national convention
which nominated Roosevelt for presi-
dent, has Topped, resigned from the
state committee and is out for Judge
Dale for governor.
Senator Kennedy, republican
member of the state senate from COT
fey county, has also announced that
he is out to fight against the Hoch
ticket.
And on the quiet, there are thous-
ands of republicans throughout the
state, just like Smith and Kennedy,
who will not stand forthe al ti-machine
machine in Kansas politics.
The official announcement of H.
H. Boyle of Homestead township, as
a candidate for the Office of county
clerk, subject to the action of the
democrat and populist conventions,
appears in this issue ofthe DEMOCRAT.
All who know Henry Boyle-and his
acquaintance is large throughout the
county-know him to be elninently
well qualified to fill the clerks Office.
He was raised from childhood in this
county, and for a number of years
has been one of the county's best
school teachers. He is industrious
and temperate, an indefa.igable work.
er, and if nominated, will make a
most creditable canvass.
Barton County democrat., 1904-08-19

Miss Jennie McMullen returne
from st. Louis Tuesday evening,
Barton County democrat., 1904-08-19

Remember the Eagles picnic at
Ellinwood, Sept. 5th. 1t will be a
big day.
Barton County democrat., 1904-08-19

Call at this Office for a copy of
the Fair catalogue.
Barton County democrat., 1904-08-19

Miss Elsie Wood has returned from
the Words Fair.
Barton County democrat., 1904-08-19
IN MEMORIAM.
TAkBELL ELLIOTT DECLARED.

The funeral knen has ceased to peal,
The last goodbyes are said;
Amid the lovely, fra grant flowers
There lies the cherished dead.
And tear stained eyes look all IN vain
For him within his chair,
But no. that patient. loving face
Will nevermore be there.
He is away. But well know
In yonder happy Place,
His soul is free, that nevemore
Will be, of pain, trace.
For God in wisdom Infinite
Prepared thai home of rest
Where we, if nobiy, too have lived
Shall meet him with the b1est.
Miss Savage IS home from her st.
Louis trip.
Attorney Banta returned from Kin
siey Wednesday.
Miss Elsie Wood has returned from
the Words Fair.
Call at this Office for a copv of
Barton County democrat., 1904-08-19

Attorney Banta returned from Kin
siey Wednesday.
Barton County democrat., 1904-08-19

Mrs. Henry Meyers has gone t.
Milwaukee on an extended visit.
Barton County democrat., 1904-08-19

Miss Savage IS home from her st.
Louis trip.
Barton County democrat., 1904-08-19

Miss Jennie McMullen returned
from St. Louis Tuesday evening,
County Attorney Clarke is building
a good sized addition to his residence.
Fresh goods every day, at spaugh's
new grocery, opposite Hotel Green.
c. S. Cutler and o. S.. Currier
went to Ellinwood on bushes We'd
nesday.
Remember the Eagles picnic at
E.llinwood, Sept. 5th. 1t will be a
big day.
Misses Edith Rush and Beulah
Slentz are home from their World s
Fair trip.
This is the usual rainy Thursday,
and weekly press day, hence the
skortness of locals.
H. M. Cornell, of Cornell Ills. has
arrived in the city on a visit to his
brother w. B.
LosT-Between town and the Wal
nut, Tuesday night, Mcintosh cape.
Leave at this office.
Miss Minnie McCorkle left Thurs
day morning for two weeks visit at
Wauneta, Kansas.
We are informed that Michael Gid
dings is here from Pawnee county on
visit to old friends.
Visit Spaugh's new grocery Satur-
day, and get an elegant piece of glass
ware free. See his sd.
Chas. Travis, of Bazine, formerly
living near Claf1in, was in the city
Wednesday for few hours.
Mrs. Geo. w. Greene Jr. left for
Kansas City this morning, where she
will be joined by her husband.
WANrED--A good second hand,
two-seated spring wagon or surrey.
Inquire at the DEMOCRAT Office.
Independent township has COM
pleted the refunding of their bonds
through the F. w. Casner Co. of
Kansas City Mo.
Mrs. H. S. Converse and daughter,
Avice, left Tuesday morning for Ok
lahoma City Tor short visit with her
daughters, Mrs. Cora Cassidy and
Miss Lettie Converse.
We are in position to materially
assist some young person who desires
to take a course in a business college
the coming winter, if they will apply
at this Office in the next ten days.
F. w. Casner came out from Kan
sas City Wednesday morning, and
arrived at satisfactory understand
ing with the officers of Walnut town
ship concerning their refunding of
bonds, which was stopped few days
ago by injunction proceedings.
For SALE-A u. S. No. Z cream
separator in first class condition,
tread power, will, work well with or
without the donkey. Also have sew
eral first class mich cows. Call on
or address Don Dodge, Great Bend,
Kan.
have bought the contents of 8
large houses. Bedroom suits, furni-
ture of all kinds, carpets etc. Call
and see them. FRANK WELLS,
End Hand Store, north side.
For SALE.-A new nine room
house on Main street. Good loca-
ton. Will sell right, or will trade for
stock. Call at this Office.
Cheap Wheat Land.
96O acres improved. in Ford county,
four miles from station, good level
land, rich soil. Also several smaller
tracts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
INDIANA MAGNETIC 5FFRirras
That State Boasts of Three Wells Whose Waters Impart Strange
 Property to Steel Objects.

A reputable scientific publication is sponsor for the statement that there ex- ist in at least three places in the state of Indiana springs or wells whose water possesses marked magnetism and is able to impart 1t tosteel objects dipped therein. This property has been re- ported of other springs in various parts of the world, but such. tales have been received by scientific men with caution, says Success. Tn this case the magnet ism seems to arise from the fact that considerable quantities of carbonate of iron are dissolved in the water. When it stands for some time this decomposes into carbonic acid gas. which escapes, and magnetic iron ovide, which falls to the bottom of the containing vessel as a powder When the decomposition has ceased, the water is no longer magnetic. These springs are said to cause percepti- ble deviation of compass needle, and a knife blade immersed for five minutes in one of the springs is magnetizeS suf- fciently to sustain needles by it's point, retaining this property for 30 hours. The water corrodes locomotive boilers, but, when allowed to stand till the carbonate has all decomposed, can be used with impunity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
VAULT OPEN AT LAST.
Blows With Tons of Weight Back of
 Them Did it.

Hartford, Oct 15.-The vault Of the City bank that could not be opened one morning this weeip was finally opened at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. When the workers knocked off at Il o'clock the night before, tired out with pounding the door with heavy wood en beam, nothing had been accomplish ed in the way of progress.
 Yesterday morning section of heavy shafting about twelve feet long and weighting about 800 pounds, was borrowed from machine shop and a battering ram made out of it. It was suspended by rope from framework improvised of heavy timber and was then swung like a pendulum by four men. To protect the handsome sheet door of the vault sheet of steel was put on the outside and the blows land ed on it. They fell with force of ten tons or so and from o'clock until 2 in the afternoon the assaults on the door continued.
 When the door was openedIit was found that small bolt in the lock had broken, through no fault of anyone, 1t was said, and had clogged the me- 5chanism. By dint of the continued pounding the broken piece was jog. gled about and the lock turned little at time The whole affair was a good evidence of the strength of the vault. although the demonstration was in way rather annoying to the off, cials. The banks business was not interrupted by the incident
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
IRRloATE IS CRY OF WEST
Much Desert Land May Be Reclaimed by Using System of Artifi-
 cia1 Watering.

It is estimated that there remain in the dry region of the west about 600,- 900, 900 acres of vacant public land, and that there is sufficient water available, under proper storage systems. to irri- gate about one-sixteenth of the whole amount. The area now occupied and irrigated is only $500. .00O acres. If dur ing the next 30 years only 10000, 900 acres more should be placed under irri- gation, the land so reclaimed would pro vide homes for at least 100000 to ! 15 .000,0 people, as a very small area is sufficient to support family where the farm is operated according to irriga- ton methods. The main drawback which has so farl appeared in the devel- opment of the dry region is owing to the presencel of alkali in the soil in some sections. It is found that after putting water on the soil for certain length
 of time the tendency of the alkali is to rise toward the surface, and there is a gradual increase of the harmful salts near the surface The waters used in
 irrigation, it is also found, contain alkaii which helps to increase the deposits after the water dries away. After the alkali once begins to give serious trouble it has sometimes been necessary to abandon the land The only remedy ap- pears to be to furnish sufficient water to flood the land and soak out the alkali.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
NATERvILLE.

Peter Robbins of Danbury has moved his family and household goods into one of G. L. Jenks's houses on Prospect street.
 D. s. Schofeld of Danbury is spend ing few days in town
 A large delegation from the village will attend the excursion to New York Monday.
 Choir rehearsal at Grace M H. church this evening at 7:30:
 The tickets are selling rapidly for the frenen's ball that is to be held In Good Will hall October 2S.
 Extensive preparations are being made for the fifth annual fair to be held in Good Will hall Wednesday and Thursday of next week. St Johns Musical society will make their first appearance Wednesday evening. The best of entertainment has been pro cured without sparing expense or la bor. The hall will be very artistfcally decorated with bunting and flags. The booths will without a doubt surpass any ever placed previosuly in this viii lage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
REGISTRAR NOTICE,

The registrars of voters and assist ants will be in session at below named places on Monday and Tuesday, Octo. Der IT and 1S> 1904, from a. m. to 5 p. m. On Monday, IT. to complete the list of voters ito be made, l" and appli- cations will be received up to o'clock D. n. and no later. The session Tuesday, IS, will be devoted to correct ing the lists, making of transfers and restoring former voters. Applications of ito be made'' will be received by the undersigned at any time before the 17th, and they should also be no- tified at once of any change of resi-. dence made by voters since last elec- tion in order that their names may ap- pear on the lists to be used Tnesday. November 8, 1904. Adjournment for final correction of the lists will be made to Saturday. October 29, 1904, 2 to p. m., 43 East Main street. Ses- sions 17th and 18th will be: First ward, room 8, 43 East Main street. Second ward, Pelka's tailor room over Citizens bank. 57 North Main street.
 Third ward. court room, City hall
 Fourth ward, Dodge's shoe store, 86 South Main street.
 Fifth ward Kings cigar store, 46' East Main street.
 Sixth ward, Waterviae drdg assf8fTg sf0f fe. Waterville.
 uD0RGE M. CHAPMAN,
 JOHN H. FLANAGAN,
 Registrars of Voters.
 Room 3, 43 East Main street, 12-13-14-15
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
OAKVLLE HAPPENINGS

Fred Stephens of Falls avenue, who broke his wrist by falling from a chestnut tree about two weeks ago, was operated upon second time yes terday The injury proved to be a very bad one, being compound frac- ture. Two capable doctors performed the task and pronounced the operation successful.
 Miss Marion Edwards of Bridgeport is visiting her aunt, Mrs Leslie War ner of Main street, for a few days.
 Mrs T. D. Shannahan of Newton Heights, who was suddenly taken i'll Wednesday night, is fast improving
 The Baird Machine Go are running their full force until 9 p. m- each day since Monday. Several departments of the local pin factory are also working over time It looks very little like election year in this village as far as business is concerned.
 Miss Julia Cook of Torr1ngton has taken a position with the Oakville Go and will probably reside in this vnl- lage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
Gr1eve. Bissef C Holland
TRADE CONDITIONS.

R. G. Dun & Go. Report satlsfactorS
 Outlook.
 NEW YORK, Oct. 15-R. G. bun & Co.'s weekly review of trade says:
 Progress is slow, but sure, in the leading branches of manufacture, con. tracts being more readily placed for distant delivery, while the percentage of idle machinery steadily decreases. Satisfactory news from leading iron and steel centers tends to strengthen confidence elsewhere, as the consump- lion of iron has been found a good barometer of business conditions. Job ping and wholesale trade In fall and winter wearing apparel expands grad ually, and such spring lines as are opened meet. with fairly satisfactory reception, considering. the recent indis- position to provide f5r future require ments. At many points the return of warm weather checked the revival of retail trade in heavy goods; but, as that movement had begun much earlier than usual, the net result thus far is better than last year. Building opera tions have expanded, at some cities es- tablishing a noteworthy record for the month of September, and the permits recently issued promise well for the future.
 Labor is fairly well employed, ac- cording to the latest official trades un- ion reports, although the Fall River struggle has lasted longer than ex- pected
 Commercial failures this week in the United States, as reported by R. O. Dun & Co, are POS against 222 last week, 223 the preceding week and POS the corresponding week last year. Failures in Canada number 24 against 25 last week, IS the preceding week and 28 last year. Of failures this week in the United States 94 were in the east, A south, 45 west and 25 in the Pacific states, and 81 report liabilities of $5,00O or more. Liabilities of com mercial failures in the United States reported for October to date are $2,- 181, 120 against $7,781, ,915 for the month last year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
Auto Race Against Time.

ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., Oct. 15.-- On a wager of $4,O00 F. M. Pease, a Chicago railroad millionaire, who came into prominence few days ago by his race against time in a $1,700 train from Philadelphia to Chicago, drove his sixty horsepower Mercedes auto mobile through the darkness over the seventy mile stretch of road from Philadelphia to Atlantic City last night in an hour and forty minutes. Tn spite of the terrific pace on parts of the road where the machine tore through the gloom at the rate of more than a mile minute he was five min utes behind the time limit and lost his wager.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.
Many Going to Waterbury to Hea,
 Hon Bourke Cockran.

HUH bOuTkG COCkTdn.
 The Beacon Valley fair is over. It was great fair and many enjoyed it but reports say that some local people are mourning the loss of sums of money ranging from 800 to $25O, that they dropped trying to beat out the falirs
 John Weissman, proprietor of a sa- loon on South Main street has been arrested on warrants charging him with allowing minors to loiter in his place.
 The democratic probate convention of the Naugatuck district which is composed of the towns of Naugatuck and Beacon Falls, will be held Mon. ! day in the hose house at Beacon Falls The convention is for the purpose ot nominating a candidate for the office of Judge of probate. The name of Attorney John F. McDonough is men toned and it is likely he will receive the nomination.
 A number of local people are going to Waterbury tonight to attend the Democratic rally. Attorney Kennedy of this borough will be one of the speakers.
 New voters should bear in mind that the registrars hold their last session Monday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
Learninx tn waIk Agatn.

HARTFORD, Conn.,, Oct. 15.-While in gymnasium class here rich young man with fine muscular arms and body as he painfully exercised his legs said pathetically: My legs are wabbly. I have been riding in my auto all the time for three or four years. I have the habit I have been either in the auto or asleep all these years. My legs refuse to carry me, and have to. learn to walk again."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
Mavemeyer Struck a Blizzard.

DENVER, Oct. 15.-Almost on top of the Rocky mountains H. O. Have meyers special train on the New Moffatt railroad ran into blizzard, and the sugar refner, who was already somewhat affected by the altitude, gave the trainmen $25 apiece to make a quick return to Denver, where sum- mer weather was prevailing. MT. Havemeyer after his return shook hands with the engine driver and said he would like to know more of man who had the nerve to run locomotives on such mountain roads in winter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
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WATERFOWL JOTTINGS

The Taft Football Team Off for Sims
 bury.
 The Taft football team left this morning for Simsbury where they will play the Westminster team. Thomas White is back in town, and will take position in one of the local factories.
 Dr Mueller is now located on Out Ter street.
 Miss Carrie Lewis has gone to Cheshire to spend Sunday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
Stole Yacht waf1kaiIzi.

ELIzABETHPoRT, N. O., Oct. 15.- Acting upon complaint filed by A. l.. Tunis here, who alleges that his sixty foot auxiliary yacht Waikaiki has been stolen aRd is now disguised under the name Lucia, the collector of the port of New York has issued or ders to customs officials and to off cers of the revenue cutter service to seize the vessel wherever found.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
slocum Pilot Reinstated.

NEW YORK, Oct 15-What many will regard as tardy act of justice to Edward Van Wart. pilot, came to him in an official communication from the department of commerce and labor. Van Wart was one of the pilots of the i'll fated General Slocum when the ves- sel met disaster and with Captain Van Schaick and others had his license re- voked by the local inspectors He is now reinstated and held blameless.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
An Interesting Document.

Probably the first treaty of peace to be typewritten is the South African doc- ument The signatures of the Boer leaders form an interesting part of 1t. They are all in different styles. Louis Botha's is described as being in a fine hand, and though the others are some what rougher, Delarey's is the toughest of all. He has spelled his name split into three syllables de la Key. Chris tian de Wet is also spelled with small a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
Bryan Tn Indiana

RICHMOND, Ind, Oct 15.-In ex. cellent physical condition, notwith- standing that he had delivered ten speeches, some of which occupied more than an hours time, en route from Fort Wayne to this city, William J. Bryan closed the third day. of his In- diana tour last night with an address in this city.