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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-11
Order Of Heptnsophs.

Several jurisdictions are planning the
initiation Of large classes Of candidates
IN January.
At the celebration in Baltimore OF the
twenty fifth anniversary Of the found
ing of the order large class OF candi.
dates WAS initiated.
Baltimore has $4,000 members and 50
conclavcs and is the original home OF
the order.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-11
Preacher and ExhOrtcr.

There was an old darby preacher IN
Virginia who would never become or
dainrd but was content TO remain Just
an eXhorter. This seemed rather
strange to some of his congregation.
and one day they asked hiiS about II.
"Wel, it's dis way" said he. when
you's preacher, you's gottcr have a
tex an stick right close to IT, but II
you's only cxhortOr you kin branch"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-11
ution .

do you mean TO say you dldht give
that horse thief trial 10y iuryT'
1--WE didn't dare" answered Hroncho
Bob. '1f anything rs unusual as
trial took place the whole town nd
turn out TO see It, and some ono would
be sure to sneak in and steal some more
horses Exchange,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-11

Kindness is n language that even the
dumb brute can understand; like 81
lonco IT Is golden and touches the heart
Of every animate thing in creation 80
MaXwcll's Talisman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-11
OiSraelt on LAWYERS,

In discussing lawyers one day Dis
raeli wittily remarked: Everybody
knows the stages OF a lawyers career.
Ike tries in turn to get on, to get hon
kIs To get honest"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-11
MASONIC.

New Grand Cop,m0ndcv OF Ohio.
Chips Broa the Temple.
At the sixty first annual conclave OF
the gra nd com MAJ dcry of Ohio Thorn
as Kite Of Cincinnati was elected grand
commander. Mr.. Kite took the first de-
gree in Masonry when he reached his
ma jority and since then has been very
active in lodge. chapter and command
cry work. He was knightsd in Han
selman commandery Cincinnati, in 1873
and in 1877 became a charter member
OF Trinity commandery, serving as
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-11

The Knights and Ladies OF Honor has
paid over 500. 600 900 to benelciaries OF
deceas cd members.
In Greater New York there are i20
active knights and Ladies OF Honor
lodges and over 10000 members.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-11
Tears In Rad Taste.

"rnat young vixen told me she vert
over my column
"You ought to feel flattercd.'
idiot. It's II funny column"-Cln'
ctnnati Commercial Tribune
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-11
p1cEs Its Com ma ny.

"Old Hunks boasts that he never has
q cold
"1ts nothing to boast of. He's so
mean that even cold won't nave any
ching To do with him Exchange.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-11
Excluded.

Ascum-Well, WE'LL congratulate
You, old man; and how is the baby 10
De namedi
Popley BY my wife's people, 1t
seems.-E Exchange.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-11
Ingrnxyn ApprcCintIOn.

Wealthy latron This portrait doesn't
resemble my wife particlc-not par
ticlc.
Artist No. it doesn't look much like
DR. but, oh, dear sir the technique, the
tcchniQue.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-11
Tho Originnl Oncs.

Rutler-But do YOU remember all you
read?
Bnkcr-I hope not. II did I shouldn't
enjoy the original writings of some Of
my friends, you know Boston Tran
script
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-11
A Critical sum mary.

what do you think Of that writer's
work p
"Oh," answered Miss Cayenne, "he
has said two or three clever things and
several thousand others. Washington
Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-11

"IIcs n merconary wretch"
what makes you think sOt'
He married Miss Goldie Rox, and
was trying to get her myself, ~ Chicago
Post.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-11
Quite Pure.

Housekeeper-Y You claim to sell pure
milk.
Milkman (abscntmlndedly) - Yesm,
absolutely All the water we use is I'll
tered and germ proof. Philadelphia
Ledger.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-11

Women seldom deceive their hus'
bands The men are sgotistical enough
to deceive themselves - New Orleans
es.Democrat.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-11

Suitor-WilI you give me- your daugh
ter's hand, sir? Mr.. Candid-Certainly;
il shall be very glad to get rid OF It, for
ITS always m my pocket.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-11
The Photogrnpher's Good Work.

Glands latest photograph is just
lovely"
as ~"
ayes. had to ask who II was. ~
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-11

Flattery was formerly considered n
vice, but II Is now grown into "'-
t0n.--SyruI
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15

This paper is here to give its read
ers ALL the local news. We make
an effort to learn all the happenings,
bnt occasionally some good news
tenn escapes us. We greatly appre-
ciate any information concerning To-
cal happenings. If you know of any
local or personal that would be inter
esting to the public, call up phone 36
or notify any of our employees.
The employ ees are Glen WOODBURY.,
Ed Vollmer, H. NJ. Wacaser
Harry Engle, Misses Myrtle Johnson,
Alice Dunn, Ida Calender, Linnie.
Amerine, Minta Jones and Master
Roger Lee. Our four carrier boys
will also report to the Office any mat
ter you desire to have made note Of
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15
Notice.

To the members of the Mutual
Finance Co. Of the German American
Farmers Association of Barton Coun-
ty Kansas: The eighth annual meet
ing will be held at Mangelsdorff's
opera hall in Ellinwood on Saturday
May ii at 10 O'Clock a. m. sharp.
Members and friends of the organ
ization are invited to be present.
A. VOIGT, President.
A TANKF Secretary
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15
st published in the Democrat April 8, 1904.
Notice Of Final Settlement.

State Of Kansas. Sc
Barton County,
In the Probate Court, in and for said county,
in the matterof the of T. ]. Ross deceased.
Creditors and all other persons interested in.
the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified that
shall apply to the Probate Court, in nd for said
county, sitting at the court house in Great Bend,
county of Barton state of Kansas. the 4th day
of May, A. D. 1904, for full and final settlement
of said estate.
T. J. Ross, deceased.
Great Bend Kansas, April I. 1904. Al
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15
Anthenian Club.

The Athenians met at the home of
Mrs. Anna MosesS Tuesday, with
Mrs. Baldwin, leader. Roll call, cur
rent events. Class Study. Germany
as World Power, In Germany's Art
Capitols, Mrs. Swartz; Industrial Art
Training in Germany, Mrs. Elizabeth
Baker. Adjourned to meet next
Tuesday with Mrs. Cox, Mrs. Morri-
SOP, leader.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15

Chicago, April 12th.-Frank Healy,
al alleged highwayman, was captured
his mornin g after being wounded in
a duel with policeman while resist
ing arrest. The officer himself was
wounded in the melee. The shoot
ing was followed by chase by al
most the entire police department, of
a gang of highwaymen who held up
and robbed three pedestrians last
night.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15
First published in the Democrat April 8, 1904.
Notice of Final Settt ement.
State Of Kansas

State St ae Of 6 Kansas IS
In the Probate Court. in and for said county
in the matter OF the estate OF Calvin Haddox,
deceased.
Creditors and all other persons interested in
the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified 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 5th
day of May a. D. 1904, for full and final settle
ment of said estate
GREEN STEPHENS, administrator of the estate
of Calvin Haddox, deceased.
Great Bend Kansas, April :, 1908. ~
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15
First published In the Democrat April 8, 1904.
Publication Notice.

IN the District Court of Barton county Kansas.
Lizzie Critchfeld, plaintiff,
J. W. Nelson, defendant.
The State of Kansas to J. w. Nelson:
You hereby notified that you have been
sued in the above entitled court by the above
named plaintiff, and that you must answer the
petition filed by plaintiff in said action or be
fore the list day of May, 1904 the allegations
of said petition viii be taken as true, and judg-
ment will be rendered against YOU, quoting the
title OF plaintiff in and the following described
premises situated in the county of Barton and
state of Kansas, to-wit: Lot four AZ, block one
hundred and nineteen t119), in the city of Great
Bend. OSMoND & Cole,
40 Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15

TOPEKA, April 9th.AThe reports
made to the state bank commissioner
show that the Kansas banks have
made gain Of five million dollars in
deposits as compared with last year.
The total deposits are nearly one
hundred and four millions, showing
an increase Of nearly twenty million
dollars in three years.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15

Capt. Lewis suggests that il would
be good plan for Great Bend city
to secure ground at some convenient
point for city park, a place outside
of the business center where a.pleas-
ant summer retreat could be fitted up.
IF ground is not secured now it will
cost much more later on. And by
laying out park now trees could be
started that would. in few years.
make nice grove. Think this matter
over.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15

The seniors of the High School
are. preparing play to be given at
the graduating time, following the
precedent set by the 1903 class, and
cutting out the numerous addresses.
We believe the public generally will
appreciate this change, and we know
it will be TO the credit of the grad
yates.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15

Madrid, April 12th.-General Tor
rail- who commanded the Spanish
troops at the surrender of Santiago,
died this morning in AN insane asy-
lum. Brooding over his capitulation
had wrecked his mind and some time
ago he was placed in asylum, but
never recovered.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15

9. Paris April 9.,-1sabella, the form
er queen of Spain, passed away this
morning at 9:45. A revolution caus-
ed Queen Isabella to flee from Spain
to France in 1868, when she renounc-
ed her throne in favor of her son
Alph6nso, who became the king
when Spain abandoned the re publ
can form of government after a two
years trial. Isabella returned to
Spain in91S76, but found the condi-
tons there so uncomfortable on &C
count of her early career that she
returned to Paris and mas made her
home here ever since. She was the
grandmother of the present king of
Spain. O.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15

Barcelona, Spain. April 12.-
Premier Maura was attacked
and wounded today by a would
be assassin who, armed with a
dagger, lay in waiting outside
the council chant Der. until the
premier appeared The would
be murderer plunged the blade
into the premier. The attack
caused intense excitement.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15

London, April 12th.-In the house
of commons today Premier Balfour
announced that the action of the
Thibetans in attacking the mansion of
Colonel Younghusband, necessitated
his asking the house to sanction the
employment of Indian troops on the
frontier of Tibet.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15

Washington D. C.. April 9th
Senator German in an interview yes
terday said, "Have not discussed pres
ideneial nomination awith any senator,
or news paper representative, and the
story that i have expressed pref
erence for Judge Parker is without
foundation" .
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15
! First published in the DEMOCRAT. April 8, 1903.
+, Executors Notice.

EXECUTOR $ NOElce.
State Of Kansas.
In the Probate Court in and for Said Comfy.
In the matter of theestate of Caroline Nostrand
Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamen-
tary have been granted to the undersigned, on
the Last VIII and Testament of Carolina Nostrand
late Of said County, deceased. by the Honora bic,
the Probate Court of the County and State afore-
said. dated tie 18th day Of April A. d. 1904.
Now, all persons having claims against the said
Estate, are hereby notified that they must pre-
sent the same to the undersigned for allowance
within year from the date OF said Letters, or
they may be precluded from any benefit of such
estate; and that If such claims be not exhibited
within three after the date Of said Letters,
they shall be forever barred
William E Nostrand Executor Of the last VIII
and Testament oECarnlina Nostrand Deceased.
Great Bend. Kan. April I, 1900 ~
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15

ST. Petersburg, Apgil General
Karopatkin has made a demand on
the government for hundred thous-
and troops in May, and half million
by August. Preparations are being
0 made to rush troops across Siberia.
A hundred thousand have been.
ordered mobilized in Manchuria. -S-o
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15

The Progress Club held its annual
business meeting at the home of Mrs.
James Clarke, on Monday, April 11th.
Officers were elected for the ensuin g
year and other business was transact
ed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15

Washington, April IA re
port of the. United: States coast
survey just made public tells of
a discovery of IS square miles of
coal in Alaska twenty five miles
inland from Controller Bay.
Report says, ''The Importance
of the discovery on the future of
Alaska and the n orthern Pacific
coast can hardly be estimated. ;"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15

Manila, April 9th.-The Standard
Oil Company is arranging to greatly
extend its business in the far east.
A large petroleum plant is to be bnilt
? In Manila.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15

Gus Klug was down from neai
Odin the first of the week and made
a call on the printers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15

Kansas City, Mo-, April IL
One Of Kansas CitY's most
prominent men passed away to-
day in the person OF Henry
Kumpf. The cause Of Mr.
Kumpf's death was congestion
of the lungs. Mr.. Kumpf was. Is
years old, had been mayor of
Kansas City three times. was
three times auditor. and four
times comptroller, and also
served for ten years on the board
of education. He was a leading
republican, and. left a COM
Portable fortune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15

Glasgow, April e.-The Japs have
placed an order with Clyde ship
building firm for two new battleships
which willeexceed in length, armament
ndarmor. any that have yet. been
built.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15

St. Petersburg, April BY virtue
of an edict of the Tsar, which was
published this morning, the staff of
the Baltic sea fleet is to be brought to
full strength az once, and mobiliza
ton of marine and naval reserves
will begin Immediately. -
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15
First Published in TIE DEMocRAr March 2S 100
Notice of t-Adnsinistrato
Sta te Of Kansas, -
Barton County.s -

Z In the Matter OF the Estate Of c. II. Remmert
late OF Barton County. Kansas.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
Notice is hereby given. That the 18th day
Of March A. D. 1904. the undersigned was. by the
Probate Court OF. Barton County, Kansas. duiv
appointed and qualified as Administratrr o the
estate of H 81. Remmert late 81 Barton County,
deceased An parties interested N said estate
viii take notice. and govern themselves Accord
ineiy- c. h RENNEzr. Administrator. rs
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15

Washington, April 1.-THE
supreme court e of the United
States today handed down a
decision Saying the federal cir
cult court of Minnesota had no
jurisdiction in the case of the
state of Minnesota against the
Northern Securities Company,
Great Northern and Northern
Pacific companies, and the cases
were dismissed
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15

st. Petersburg. April 12-The
Japanese squadron appeared on
the horizon off Port Arthur this
morning but did not approach
the Notifications. 1t proceeded
on it's way apparently in the
direction of New Chawng. A
general staff officer stated today
that New Chwang was in a per
feet state of defense. The earth
works are SO arranged that a
surprise by land is thought to
be impossible. The place is we'll
guarded from an attack from the
sea by the mines and torpedoes
in the harbor.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15

Chas. Vancil's boy was taken sick
Monday with scarlet fever.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15

Some of the clown farmers" are
preparing to move out to the stranch. -
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15

The two vacant business rooms on
Forest Avenue would be occupied, If
the owners were not holding out for
so stiff a rental.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15
First Published in the RUsrLER A pril 8, 1904
Publication Notice, .

In The District Court Of Barton County,
Kansas.
Della A. Foster, plaintiff
VS. Legal Notice.
John Foster, defendant
The defendant in the above entitled cause will
take notice that he has been sued in the district
court of Barton County, Kansas; that the
plaintiff has filed her petition in said action
pra yin for divorce and quietn of title certain
property as against the defendant. The de
fendant will therefore appear and answer 4
petition ON before the 21st day OF May 1907.
the said petition will be taken as true AMI
jud gment therein prayed for will be awarded
to the plaintiff. D. A. BANTA,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
Attest: W. 3. LUCAS, Clerk.
By c. F. YoUNKIN, Deputy. So
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15

LONDON, April 9th.-A Kin Vow
correspondent Of the central news
service wires that a Chinese report
has reached there to the. effect that
the Japs have crossed the .'Yalu river
into Manchuria, and that a skirmish
with the Russians had occurred at
Ia Tung Kan.
General Kuropatkin has inspected
the New Cawang garrison which con-
sists of 5000 infantry and three bat
teries. There are 10000 reinforce
n1ents due at Chwang tomorrow, and
there are 10000 more within few
days march.
The Russians now claim to have
over 100000 troops in Manchuria,
more than. enough to outfank any
Jap. forces. General. Wogack has
Succeeded General Kroudev;tch at
New Chwang..
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15

Fort Scott, Kas., April Sth.-The
southbound Katy flyer was wrecked
four miles gsouth of here last night.
The engine, baggage car, mail car,
smoker and two chair cars jumped
the track, the last three turning over
a FIVE foot embankment. Sixteen
passengers were slightly injured. The
train was running at speed of forty
miles per hour, and it is considered
miraculous that no one was killed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15

Kansas City, Mo-, April 9th
Adolph Eisencriss was pulled out of
the ice packed ri.er here yesterday
nearly dead. He told the police that
he was blow into the river the even
ing before, while standing on the bank.
Heawas very much weakened with
hunger, and was hanging onto cake
of ice: but vas unable to reach the
shore owing to his weakness.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15
First published in the Democrat April 8, 100
Notice of Final Settlement.

State Of Kansas, -
Barton County, -
In the Probate Court in and for said county, in
the matter of the estate of Geo. Turner. deceased
Creditors and all other persons interested in
the Aforesaid estate are hereby notified 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 9Th
day of May, A. d. 1904 for full and final settle
ment OF said estate
VIM. TURNER. administrator of the estate OF
Geo. Turner deceased.
Great Bend. Kansas, April I, 1904. ~
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15

Wilksbarre, Pa, April 9.-Four of
the children of VIM. Burke and wife
were burned to death in their home
at Sebastopol, suburb of P'ittston,
this morning. The parents saved
their own lives. by jumping from the
second story windows, but the child
rem, who were sleeping in rear
room, were not rescued.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15
THE LATEST IELEGRAPH|C MEMS OF THE WEEK..

Important Happenings of World Told Briefly and Con
Continued Story of Current Events - 9
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15

New Chwang, April IA
misunderstanding of flash light.
signals caused the officers COM
handing the Russian batteries
to think the Japs were making.
an attack on the. forts at mid.
night. The Russians opened
fire on a feet of pilot boats and
Merchantmen in the outer har-
Dor. After two Cinnamon had
been killed by shells the officers
discovered their mistake and
ceased firing. This. incident
shows the mental strain under
which the Russians are suffering.
Berlin. April 11th.-A report
was received. here today of a
battle between the German force,
1000 strong, and 5000 rebel
Herreros, at Ongnaniorn, Ger
man Southwest Africa. The
German forces were led by
Governor Leutwein. and stormed
a strong native position. The
storming party were repeatedly
thrown back, but. renewed the
attack each time, and after
eight hours OF continued fighting
drove the enemy out. Three
hundred Herreros were reported
slaughtered, while the German
loss is placed at four killed and
twelve injured.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-11

Souvenir photographs of the fire for
sale by Keasbey & Barnekov State
street, and A f. Munoz.
5338-3-11-1Wk
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-11
Rutgers Entertain Large Audience
in Simpson NJ. E. Church
Pleasing Songs.
FOR EPWORTH LEAGUE.
Merry Tunes and Amusing Lines Make the
Evening Pass Pleasantly Concert
Ended in True Rutgers Style with the
Song '0a the Banks of the Old
Raritan''.

The concert given by the Rutgers
College Glee Club in Simpson M. E.
church, last night, was largely at.
tended, all the seats being taken aud
a number of chairs being placed in
the aisles.
The program was pleasing to the
audience although many of the num-
bers had been heard several times be-
fore. Bow Wow Wow" was the first,
and, according to the old established
custom, the concert closad with "On
the Banks of the Old Raritan''. ..The
solos and choruses were well rendered
and upheld the standard this club
has maintained so long.
The club numbers fourteen voices.
The entertainment was under the au.
spices of the Epworth League and was
very successfs.i.