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The Washington times., 1904-01-19
Trestle a Failure.


Reports reaching Washington that the
great trestle of the Southern Pacific
Railroad over Salt Lake is a failure are
confirmed. The failure. however. is not
due to any defect in the engineering
work. but to the disposition Of the big
inland sea to swallow everything put
into it. Because of this propensity the
trestle has sunk for several hundred
yards in more than half a dozen places,
from two TO four feet. The piles have
gone down in what appears to be quick
sand Naturally the train service over
the structure has ceased.
The trouble is away out on the cutoff
at Biidlake. The sinking Of the trestTe
is the worst reported for several months.
It has occurred just at time when the
engineers Of the Southern Pacific Rail-
road believed they had conquered the
lake and their difficulties were over.
When the Lucien CUTOFF was first
planned. to bridge Salt Lake. the esu-
mated cost was 100000. Unforeseen
obstacles presented themselves, and. al
though millions OF tons Of rock were
thrown into the lake. anything like a
permanent foundation seemed for a long
time to be impossible. Now the engi-
Improvement may reach Sl0OO0,O00.
When E. II. Hartman, president Of
the Southern Pacific, was in Utah to
attend the opening Of the cutoff on
Thanksgiving Day. he announced that
through trains would run over the great
trestle on January I.
Late in December the sinking Of the
track occurred and the engineers feared
10 trust passenger trains on IT, The rail-
road officials now Will not venture 70
send passenger trains across the lake
until ample tests have been made TO
prove that the foundation OF the trestle
is permanent.
During the construction Of the cutoff
several lives were lost. once an engine
and several cars sank into the lake and
were never recovered, the quicksauds
swallowing them.
The Washington times., 1904-01-19

known remedy for the most dread
scourge to the child-Hfe of the country.
The primary object is TO call attention
to the immediate effect on the death
rate Of children In the District
Since the discovery of antl-toxin. the
Health Department under DR. Wood
ward. and the Board of Charities have
done all in their power to encourage
its use They have furnished their own
medical inspectors to administer il and
have provided anti-toxin in all cases
where persons were too poor to pur-
chase it.
Double the Cost.
In commenting on this feature. one Of
the officials said to5aY:
The horizontal increase in price made
by the trust means that the District
OF Columbia win be compelled to appro-
pirate double the sum to do the same
amount of charity work in diphtheria
cases for 1897 that Il did in 1898. This
the District can do and doubtless VIII
do; bat outside OF this IL must be re-
membered that this burden will fail
heaviest on the seIf-respecting. self
supporting heads OF families of modest
incomes To all SUCH should dlphtheria
invade their homes. and they Will be
compelled to pay the increased prices.
the burden put UPON them by the anti
toxin trust win indeed be grievous.
1T should be notice that the increased
prices quoted by the trust 10 the Dis
trict are the prices of the manutac-
turers 90 jOhber This applies not
only TO Washington but practically 20
the entire country The publicity al
ready given mas aroused the medical
profession to the highest indignation.
and win no doubt result in some steps
being speedily taken to provide sup
ply OF anti-toXin from sources other
than that OF the combine.
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
LABOR DECIDES AGAINST
RETAIL LIQUOR DEALERS
Central Body Signs Agreement With
Brewers Association.

Despite the vigorous protest OF the
Retail Liquor Dealers Association
against signing an agreement with the
Brewers Association of the city for
the mutual benefit Of both Parties" the
Central Labor Union, at its regular
meeting last evening, voted to 1 to
sign IL.
The agreement calls for The employ
ment Of union men at the breweries
the use of union goods and compliance
with the other desires OF the union
For doing all this the brewers are to
have the support Of the union.
The retailers put up a strong fight
against the agreement. They say the
brewers plan Is to raise the price OF
light beer from 81 TO S.. while the price
OF dark beer-$S a barrel-wiH not be
changed
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
S0UTHERNERS TO OBSERVE
GENERAL LEES BIRTHDAY
Crosses of Honor to Be Bestowed on
Veterans This Evening.

Resolutions in honor OF General Cor
don. who died recently in Georgia. will
be offered ar the celebration in Confed-
crate Veterans Han, 49, Eleventh Street
northwest, by the men and women OF
the South, in commemoration Of Gen
Robert f. Lees birthday
Crosses OF honor viii be bestowed up
on veterans who have earned them BY
Stonewall Jackson Chapter. Daughters
OF the Confederacy. at 7:30 O'Clock A
musical and literary program has also
been arranged, and several addresses by
prominent Southerners will be made
A social meeting of the association
viii be held in the same hail at 1870
o'clock on Thursday evening President
Herbert viii address the association and
sister organizations His subject will
be "Reminiscences OF the War
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Southern Fteight &c.
May Lose Control.

The annual meetings Of the Erie and
the Lehigh Valley Railroads are TO be
held this afternoon IN Philadelphia, and
there Is a question whether ]. Pierport
Morgan is going to be able to retain
control Of the properties. The control
is held in a voting trust, but IL is un-
derstood that there is much dissatisfac-
tion over the methods of this trust
The matter is 10 be taken up at the
meetings today.
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
Galveston improvements.

The Southern Pacific Railroad has al
ready made plans to obtain the several
million dollars needed TO construct a
causeway "A hundred feet wide from
the mainland acros the bay to
the rear OF the city of Galveston. The
Rock Island IS 10 join in the general
scheme OF Improvement.
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
Congestion Ended.

The freight congestion which has been
bothering railroads and local business
men for several weeks has been ended
The railroads are now delivering all
goods on time. This is true OF coal
as well as other commodities
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
NEW OFFICERS INSTALLED

Omcers of the Maine Association were
Installed at the regular semi-monthly
meeting Saturday night Mr. Pulslfer
introduced a,id conducted the officers to
their respective positions. The program
for the evening was participated I'm by
Mrs, Hildreth. George Vale, Granville
Fernald. and Mrs. Patten.
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NEWS OF RAILROADS
AND OF RAILROAD MEN

States. as against a total immigration
for the same months % 1902 Of "a 40, of
whom 23.000 were from the United
States Very energetic efforts were put
forth during the present year by the
Dominion governments TO induce immi-
grafton from the United States, and
with considerable success. as the figures
given show. However. it should be
known that a large proposition of the
immigrants from the United States were
Canadians who had reside I for shorter
or longer time in the United States
Southern Freight Rates.
r. p Bates general freight agent,
and Samuel l. Seymour. division freight
agent at Plttsburg FOR the Pennsylvania
Railroad; J. J.. Auch, assistant general
freight agent Of the Reading, W L.
Cromlish and II. NJ Matthews. division
freight agents Of The Baltimore and
Ohio at Pittsburg. passed through
Washington today bound for St. Angus
tine, Fla, 20 confer with freight rep
resentatives OF Southern railways with
a view to establishing a uniformity in
steel freight rates from Northern mills
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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-26

Double Seven.

The double seven crowd met at the
Breeder home ION Monday evening.
and duly celebrated the birthday of
one of their members, and George
Washington's as we'll. The house
and table were beautifully decorated
with the national colors, and the
guests were seated at the table to the
tune of the Red, White and Blue.
given by Miss Elsie on the~piano and
Miss CIytie on the violin. Mrs.
Breeder and the ladies Of the club
had prepared one of the most elegant
dinners that this coteTie of good cocks
has yet prepared. and by the time
the seven courses had been taken care
of. about everybody was ready to yell
enough. even those In the crowd who
have the best reputation for eating.
After supper the usual card and other
games were INDUCED 10 and everyone
rpresent had an exceptionally good
time Mfr. and Mrs. =, c. Luse were
guests of honor of the club and seem
ed to catch on IN good shape. Mr..
Mr., Luse took a couple Of pictures of
the club seated at the table.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-26
@ILuaM 8. GRIMES. DECEASED.

= Additional notice of the life and
work of the late W. B. Crimes of
whom we this week present an ex'
,cellent:o balf-tone photograph. is
proper, and due the beloved wife OF
deceased. 5. Mr.. Grimes was a large.
open ohearted gentlemans quick to
respond IN. any good cause and
ALWAYS A GENTLEMAN. We. who
have been closer TO him IN these later
years of his life CAN best appreciate
his goodsqualities; but the following
editorial from the Kansas City Star
will. give a better idea Of his useful
life:
The death of William B. Grimes
reviyesp recollectious of the period in
Kansas City's! history when men OF
Leadership and executive ability were
especially needed-when fhe'city was
assuming tie. proportions Of a great
business center and there was a de-
mand for organization and promotion.
The superior qualifications of Mr..
Grimes for an active part in the
affairs of the city at that time were
quickly recognized. He was one ot
the organizers of the first electric
light company. one Of the founders o.
a national bank, aud established one
of the biggest Jobtsing houses Of the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-26
AFormsr .Resient Gone.

We age in receipt of a notice of
the death of Mrs. Marie. ,.Kl.ueberS
which took place at her home in Los
Mochis. Mexico, January 30th,. of ga
falysis. LAS will be remembered BY
Sour.readers,. DR.. a. H. .Klueber. and
family left this county. in.z.the eaJly
90's, with the colony that. settled at
Topoloban1po, Mexico: =. They. had
been residents of this city.and Elm
. wood for a number. Of years, Mrs.
Kluebef. and her. daughters being
teachers. Those .oftus who knew the
deceased. viii Eafways- have a recol-
lection OF. the good qualities she pos
'Sessed, and will. nlenrn: her death.
She was one: of: the Best educated
women, especially .fn German; of any
one whom it, hassbseIls our .tortuneeto
meet. twas a person. with whom one
would; meyer: tire sof eonversfng. She
leaves her husband, s=sons. Edmund, aof
La. Cananea, andeataughaer, Mrs. F.
H. Sehleuninger, OF Il Iopolobampe
The'many friends ofz:the family in
this county unite:with the DEMOCRAT
in extending sympatiayto the bereav-
ed :-.<SssSyySssczz3s=-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-26
Washington and lincoln

The Grand Army Boys Of this city
6ftinglY observed the birthdays Of
Washington and Lincoln at the post
room Saturday night with ap excellent
patriotic program. of songs, personal.
"reminiscences Of Lincoln related by
Ira Brougher and George Thatcher,
and an address by .. A. BanSa, which
all who heard say was gem of ora:
tory, and the best oration ever given
by Mr.. Ranta, which is saying a great
deal, as his orations are invariably
above par. Much can be said Oh an
occasion of this kind, and nothing,
that will induce She young people Of
today, and especially the boys, to so
conduct themselves as will the best
initiate these two iiluserious statesmen,
will have been said in vain. We
must never get the idea into our
heads that it is not. necessary to
teach or preach patviosisns, for it is a
mistake. We must keep at il ali the
time. Eternal viIigence is the price
of liberty, and we should all make
ourselves ehe watchrman On the outer
wall, to see that liberty is maintained
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-26
A Surprise.

On. last Saturday a company of
young folks gathered at the home of
Rudolph Steuri north of town to re-
mind his son Fred that he had almost
reached his 21st birthday, be being
one of the most popular young men
of this vicinity. . The evening was
spent in games and music, both vocal
and instrumental until a. late hour
when supper was served and all went:
home wishing Fred many more pleas
ant birthday anniversaries.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-26
TOOK The Fort.

For several weeks past the MEM
begs oS the A. @. =. w. and the D.
Of II. have been surprising some one
of their meubers every Wednesday
evening Prominent IN getting UP
these parties was Mr.. BgeedeU. At
the regular meeting, Of the d. Of f..
last week Mr.. Breeden began max
ing the necessary arrangements to go
to Hart's shis week. Everybody
0 KID the move, but Immediately be-
gan 20 get things IN shape TO Wind up
at Breeaen's home on Tuesday eve
Ming, bang the one previous to that
WHICH he had set for the other people.
Mr.. Bseeden and wife had retired
when the sprpriseTs came, bug On a
presense that hfr. Hooper had some
urgent lodge business TO fransac4.
/ Aff B. came down stairs with but
very little more clothing on than be
| had when he was born. AS soon as
he opened the door, the party about
SO ia number, went in, and Of course
he Rew. The entire family were
completely surprised and all present
enjoyed themselves 20 the fullest ex
tent until late hour.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-26
Progress Club

The Progress Club gave the follow
ing program at the; hone.sof .sMys.
E. r. Moses, on February 222nd:
Subject, English Musicians =:
Q Soprano solo,. Dreams, -SfIelezki;
Miss Roberts. :..
Life of Bertim, Miss Taylor. {.
Life of Sullivan, and his music::
paper prepared by Mrs: Sutterlana.
and read by Miss CSnnett.) -: .
Song, The Cost Chord; SUlliyian;
Miss Laura Tc&hsley. -.
sketchof Fre9eyick Arctrsr, Mrs; ::
E. R. Moses. s.. ,'sss. -:
R eading, Miss Connect. =:
SIX etch of Cowen, his life and:: hiss
ork s. Mrs. Torrey. -. :-Ss:
Song, Light and Darkness Cowen,.
Mrs. Rafington.- ..aa
Life of John Field, Mrs. Poole. >.
Piano solo, Nocturne in B fat,
Field, Miss Poole. 81
Vocal Duet, Love Devine, Stainer,
Mrs, Leland, Mrs. Martin. e
Paper, Henry Purcell, Mrs. Leland.
Song, Loves Sickness, Purcell,
Mrs. Leland.
Song, Where the Bee Sucks, DIR.
Arne, Mrs. Leland. >
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-26
Employment Wanted.

The following ladies of the Woman's
Guild of the Episcopal church will.
take orders to do the following work
during Lent:
Mrs. Cassaday will do mending at
home or go out by the day; Mrs. F.
S. Mitchell will bake bread, Mrs. K.
B. Smith will make kitceen aprons,
Miss Poole will bake cakes, Mrs.
Frank Porter will do plain sewing,
Miss Honnen will make fancy white
aprons, Mrs. Frank Greene. will take
care of children for anyone, desiring
to 60 to parties, ETC., also make candy,
Mrs. w: @. Seward will make dough
nuts. Please give these ladies call
and help agood cause.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-26
Knights sc Columbus.

Owing to laek efspace and time,
we did not give Die preliminary meet
ing for -organlzing local council Of
this order a notice Iast">week: How
ever, the meeting was held as per call.
and.was, in.spite offhe= bad. weather
quite well attended and all present
seemed to be- aIsxiot.s 70 get started,
The meeting wa addressed BY. Mr..
Mcdonald and. others,
and a. preHniua1J + Organization
effected: ,.1Aanother.fn Getting will be
held Sunday ths 18Th. cat the same
places; >when applications. will be
received, and ffiliilrshe1r work toward
organization done 81. .E. y. = !.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-26
: 4 fiustlsr i

One day last summeNs#hen harvest
hands were. a. little scarce, thin,
scrawney, weak. looking piece of hui
manity applied to- Frank Stfothman
for a. job in the harve st: helds MFR.
Strothman was not much. Impressed
by. the applicants s. dRpeafance as. to
his ability. to- do much work, but !took
him on anyway. .The fellow worked
all through. harvest ;sand did well.
Some time during. the season, Mr..
Strothman in'.'getting: mail OUT of the
Office for himself and: crew, noticed
one.for this same young man, bearing
the card of the State Treasurer:of
Virginia. Mr. S. rather: :twitted' the
man about owing taxes. or something,
: but to his surprise found that the. said
oficial.of. the commohwealth was the
father of the erstwhde Iaboring. man.
1t is. needless to state the politics, of
course, or: tor say thae::'a certain com
radeship existed from that time on.
When harvest was ogef, the young
man went his ways Ged Mr-:S:.heaTd
=. no more unfifa fexv days. ago here
ceived "a .letter :froaf Frisco, from
Micheal Garmon '.ffaimen; which: by
the way was the. young :inan's name,
in. which: he announced that. with
only three. Cents III his, pocket. he
was startibg from San Francisco
afoot headed. for New York ibter-
viewing. ...enroue prominsne S: men
about the political Situatien ipding
up at his destination a: ffe9 days be
fore :eefectons and .wrffing these
interviews for an eastern newspaper
syndicate. He stylesShi hinaelf the
people's-reperter::- He stated lin has
letter that.he- had followed the. har.
vest clear through. to the ;tzsend, and
wound up with $3.50 to the.good: Nc
doubt his articles, on the political
situation willihake good reading, for
he seems to have the right sort -o
stuff to win out:
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-26
Joe Fusats Prospefs.

The many Barton county friends
of ]. B. Fugate, who IN the early days
OF Great Bend published the Arkansas
Valley Democrat here, will be glad TO
learn that he is prospering in business
He is now iocaFed at Chanute,: Kan
sas, as one of the firm of Yates. &
Fugate, investment brokers. The
Daily Tribune of that city says of
Mr.. Fugate: :.
]. B. Fugate is a native of Queen
City, Missouri, who has spent most of
his life IN the Snnf1ower state For
twenty-five years he ran .''The
Journal" daily and tsi9weekly
publication IN Newton Kansas and
was one Of the founders Of the morn
ing newspaper Of Chanutes Mr.
Fugate quit the newspaper business
to Join Mr.. Yates in the investment
brokerage business, and ehae both
have succeeded in their new departure
is attested by the results of their
labors. During their short existence
as a firm these gentlemen have
promoted some Of the largest and
strongest companies operating in this
oil and gas field. They have put
through deal involving $50. 900. in
which a tract Of land SD the southwest
corner Of this city was sold as an
addition to the city, and have recently
engineered Ehe largest loan on. real
estate that has ever been negotiated
IN the Southwest. o
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-02-26
A NEW. DAILY. = :

: On March 1st, this .o6es VIII be-
gin the publication Of The Daily.
Rustler. This city has reached The.
point where we believe ain ! uIpssstbo-date
daily paper is demanded. and we
shall endeavor to fill spch demand.
We have arranged for. telegraph
service that will keep our people post
ed On the happenings of the. world II
to "a hours in advance of the news
from; any other source: giving the
grain and stock markets as wells The
local department. WI also be of'gfeat
interest to the people ad around
Great Bend. Look o9eI the. sample
copies which you will receive. and
then give the publishers q trial .order.