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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
Favors Opening the Lands.

Washington, Jan. 9.-The question
of opening the Indian reservations,
comprising nearly 100000 900 acres,
was considered yesterday blythe house
committee on Indian affairs. The In
dian commissioner was heard at
length by the committee and he took
the position that to throw these lands
open to settlement was the proper and
speediest way to elevate the Indian
and to settle for all time the Indian
question
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
100000 Fire at Trinidad.

Trinidad, Col, Jan. IA fire which
originated in the basement of Fowler's
furniture store caused s10O. 900 damage
yesterday afternoon before 1t could be
put under control. The Masonic and
Bloom blocks were destroyed. Twenty
families living in the Masonic block
were heavy losers. For time the en-
tire business portion OF the city was
IN danger and Pueblo was asked for
help. The fire was caused by the over
turning of q lamp.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
win Use the FrIsco,s Tracks.

Kansas City. Mo-. Jan. 10.-The st.
Louis, Kansas City & Colorado raik
road. the Rock Islands Kansas City
st Louis line, will use the St Louis q
San Francisco tracks into Kansas City
from a point 2% miles this side Of
Leeds. The Rock Island purchase Of
the Frisco enabled the road to utilize
the Frisco tracks. The new right-of-
awy has ben authorized in a certificate
of extension filed with the secretary Of
state at Jefferson City.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
BUCHANAN NOW IN.
Senate Votes to Confirm a Minister
to Panama.
This Actioa Ia . Virtual Recognitfoa
IF New Republic-1zcCreary Voted
with the Republicans to Sus-
tain Roosevelt.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE executive
session OF the senate Monday was for
the purpose OF considering the nomina-
ton of w. I. Buchanan to be minister
to the new republic of Panama As
soon as the nomination was taken UP
Senator Morgan presented a protest
against the recognition Of Panama as
q nation.
Senator Morgan occupied most of the
time until 1925 p. m, when Senator
Lodge moved to lay on the table Sen
ator Morgan's resolution to reconsider
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
WILLIAM /. BUCHANAN.

the confirmation of Mr.. Buchanan.
The motion carried by strict party
vote. This has the effect of confirming
the nomination.
The senate in executive session, con-
frmed the following: William H. Taft.
of Ohio, secretary of war Luke E.
Wright, Tennessee, civil governor of
the Philippine islands; Henry C. Ide,
Vermont, vice governor of the Philip
pine islands.
Senator McCreary, of Kentucky, was
the only democrat who voted with the
republicans.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
WERE TO MEET AT WILLARD.
Rock Island Train Dispatcher at Topeka
Blames Engineer of Passenger Train
for the Fearful Wreck.

Maple Hill, Kan, Jan. 12.-Five wit
nesses were examined Monday in the
coroner's investigation of the Rock Is
land wreck at Willard and the jury
then adjourned until Thursday. The
principal one was Train Dispatcher
Eby, of Topeka. He testified without
hesitation that he had given Conductor
Nagle, of the Rock Island passenger
train, the following order: Extra en-
CINE 1417 will meet trains No. Ii and
No. 3, engines unh nown, at Willard %
A carbon copy of the order was intro
duced. Engineer Benjamin was not
present. The county attorney and cor
oner will go to Kansas City Tuesday
and secure his deposition.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
They Traded shouIaer straps.

Washington, Jan. 12-The first pair
of lieutenent generals shoulder straps
which Gen. Chaffee will wear were
presented to him by Lieut.. Gen. Young
with the following note, dated January
8, 1904: Private Young, company K
Twelfth Pennsylvania volunteer infan-
try, presents his compliments to Pri-
yate Chaffee, troop K, Sixth United
States cavalry and asks him to accept
this pair of lieutenent generals shout
der straDS"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
Blame for Iowa Capitol Fire.

Des Moines, Ia, Jan. S.-H. Frazee,
an electrical worker, is found respon-
sible for the $3.50, 900 fire at the state
capitol. Frazee is found to have
dropped lighted candle near the To-
cality where the blaze was first dis
covered. He will not be prosecuted.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
LEE SUCCEEDS GORDON.

Tennesseeen Becomes COmmander-in-
Chief of the United Confederate Vet
erans-The Late Chiefs Funeral.
Atlanta, Ga, Jan 1.-THE body oil
Gen. John B. Gordon, who died Satur-
day at Mama, Fla, lies in the state
house here that his former followers
may view the remains. Funeral serv-
ices will be held in the hall of the
house of representatives when, in con-
junction with the religious exercises,
speakers prominent throughout the
south and veterans of the confederate
army will deliver speeches.
Lieut.. Gen. Stephen D. Lee, of Ten
nessee. succeeds Gen. Gordon as COM
mander of the United Confederat Vet
Grams.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
How Was 1t Expendede

Washington. Jan. 1.-THE house
committe on judiciary authorized ia
yorable report on the resolution intro
duced by MIR. Stephens, of Texas, cali
ing on the attorney general for infor-
nation as to how the 100000 appro-
priation to prosecute the trust cases,
made in the last congress, has been ex-
pended
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
Live Stock.

Kansas City. Jan. IL Cattle - Beef
steers, S55G4-65; western steers, 300
$50; native heifers, $zS09S.6 90: native
cows, S100Q3. 50: native stockers $3Oo0
4.Ou. Hogs, A-2594.8o. Sheep. $3.459< 20;
lambs, $5.eO15. %.
Chicago. jan E--Cattie-Good to prime
steers. S4S0Gt5.6o; stockers and feeders,
S255G4.Oo- Hogs-Mixed and butchers,
s450Q4-9o; light, $4.9o94o5. Sheep-Fair to
choice mixed. $3-2SEp4.00: lambs, Saoo6s5a
St. Louis. Jan. u--Cattle-Beef steers.
e. IOG5.60; stockerS and feeders - I504 90:
COWS and heifers. $25@4 3; Texas steers.
S3-Ood4 So Hogs-Pfgs and lights, 1900
$50; butchers and best heavy, "a 5o24 S.
Sheep-Natives. Ss.oOd4.00: lambs, $4s0
$50
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
Want Prohibition Laws Continued.

Ardmore, I. T., Jan. 12-The govern
ment of the five civilized tribes have
transmitted to congress a memorial
asking that in the event of statehood
or special legislation the prohibition
law, now in force in the Indian terri
tory he a ed
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
Fort Riley Landmark Gone.

Junction City, Kan, Jan 12.-The
old wooden quarter-masters' store
house at Fort Riley has just been torn
down to make room for a modern
structure. 1t was built in the latter
SOS when Fort Riley was a frontier
army post. In the eos and '70s troops
wintered there and in the summer
would make expeditions against the
Indians.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
Grain and Provisions.

Kansas City, Jan. u.-Salee by sampls
on track: Wheet-No. 2 hard. 72H074c;
No hard. 6S471c: No. 2 red, sc; No.
red, S3GS5c- Corn-No. 2 mixed, 39R40c:
No. mixed. 3S940c: No. white, 4ejk6'
E1kc; No white, 40c- Oats-No. mixed,
&c; No. mixed. 3S1kc: No. white, sS6
SOC; No. white. 2s1z940c. Hay-Tfmothy
S6-5o19-5O; prairie, $L00GS.O0. Eggs 20
per dog. Poultry-Hens. Sc; springs, Sc:
turkeys, u412c: ducks. Sc: geese sale:
pigeons. SOC per doz. Butter-Creamery.
extra. &c per h.: dairy, 1sc. packing
stock, 12c- Potatoes. home grown. 6e6
1ec per bu-: sweet, $l009L5 per bu. Tur-
nips. z450c per bu- Onions, eo6Soc per
bu- Hubbard squash. 75caS15 per doz.
Apples. - 7544-5o per Dbl.
Chicago and st. Louis Cash Grain.
Chicago. Jan. u.-wheat-No. z red. %
g9lc; No 3. sS69oc: No. hard. 7s6xlc:
no. 3, 7z97sc; No. 1 northern spring So
acs No 2. S2Gs7c; No. ;. 760s7c Corn
No :. &c; No 3. zS11044c- Oats-Eo. z
SIC; No. 3. sc. -
St Louis. ian 1l-wheat-No. 2 re<s
ash. elevator, nominal: track. saass5kcs
No hard. 7sds0c- Corn-No 3 cask
ts1zc: track. fsA0zsssc Oats-No. 3 cash
E1kc; track. ss5z9Ssc; No. white, 1o5<e
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
Wyandotse Wins Big Suit.

Topeka, Kan, Jan 10.-The title to
the strip of land along the Missouri
river in Wyandotte, which is known as
the 1evee, will remain vested in the city
as the result of a decision rendered by
the supreme court. The land is valued
at 100000.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
To Mark Lincoln,s Cabin.

Bloomington, lillian, 1.-THE spot
where the cabin OF Abraham Lincoln
was located, in Harrison township, Ma
con county, is to be marked by a bronze
tablet by the Daughters OF the Amer
lean Revolution The cabin has long
since been destroyed, but the place
where it stood is positively known, and
the location will be preserved for the
benefit of pOSterity.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
walbrldee for Vie. President.

st. Louis, Jan. 12.-The Missouri
republican state committee met at the
Lindell hotel, voted to hold the first
state convention for 1904 at Kansas
City, March %; unanimously Endorsed
Theodore Roosevelt for president and
named Cyrus P. Walbridge, of St
Louis, as it's choice for vice president.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
An Old Patriarch Goes to His Reward.

Guthrie, Ok, Jan. "a special dis
patch from Saltwater, Ok, announces
the death of Rev. ]. S. Mcfarland, the
oldest Christian minister in the Ar
kansas-Indian territory district and
who leaves more than 60 living de-
scendants. He was born in Crawfords
vile, Ind, in 1918.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
Convicted an Ex-Conxre..man

New York, Jan. 9.-After deliberat-
ing As minutes yesterday jury found
former Congressman Edmund H.
briggs guilty of accepting money to
procure contract between a private
company and the government while
serving as member of congress. The
Jury recommended mercy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
Discarded omcial Ask. Damages.

Washington, Jan. 1o.AMichael w.
Louis, formerly superintendent of the
division of supplies in the post office
department, but who was removed Oc-
tober q last as result of the postal
investigation, yesterday entered suit
for. $50, 900 damages against Joseph
Bristow, the fourth assistant postmas-
ter general; Henry c. Payne, postmas-
ter general, and the Washington Post
Newspaper company.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
won.t Remarry Certain Divorces.

Cleveland, O., Jan. 1.-THE city min
listers union, composed of q large num-
Der Of prominent Protestant clergy
men, at its meeting yesterday adopted
resolutions against the remarriage of
divorced persons Exception is made
only in the case of innocent parties
and divorce is permitted only on
scriptural grounds.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
James L. Blair In New York.

St Louis, jan 12.-James L Blair,
former general counsel for the worlds
fair, who, after being indicted here
on the charge of forgery, went to Flor
ida for his health pending his trial,
is now in New York city
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15

Falls City, Neb., Jan. 12.-Rev. C. T.
Downs, of Kansas City, Kan, died sud-
denly yesterday while on his way on a
freight train from Preston, Neb., to
this place. He was presiding elder
of the Methodist Episcopal church
south and had preached at Preston
Sunday. Heart failure was the cause
of death.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
An Old Minister Passes Away.

Davenport, Ia, Jan. 12.-Rev. Joseph
Plat, "a years old, who has held many
charges in Presbyterian churches in
Illinois, Missouri and Iowa, died last
night He was graduated from Prince
ton university in 1885. He retired
from the ministry in 1892.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
Won the Guessing Prize.

Ottawa, Kan, Jan. 12.-J. E. FL
we'll, of Ottawa, a travelling salesman,
drew the $1,000 capital prize in the
guessing contest of the American To-
bacco company. Mr.. Elwell guessed
within So of the total number of eli,
gars paying revenue in the United
States for November.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
Jury Investigating a New Combine.

st. Louis, Jan. 12.-The December
grand jury is investigating the report
that new combine has been formed
in the house of delegates for the pur-
pose Of debating and controlling legis-
lation and fixing the terms under
which all bills, but particularly those
in which wealthy corporations are in
terested, shall be considered
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
stin Fighting at San Domingo.

Washington, Jan. 12.-Commander
Mertz, commanding the gunboat New
port, cables the navy department from
San Domingo as follows: Revolution
continues. Nothing menacing Ameri-
cans. Legation guard withdrawn to-
day."
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
Morgan Insists on Nicaragua Route.

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Nor
gan introduced a concurrent resolu-
ton calling upon the president to pro-
coed, under the terms of the Spooner
act, to construct an isthmian canal on
the Costa Rica and Nicaragua route
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
To Check Disease in Tahiti.

San Francisco, Jan. S.-Three French
medical experts in the service of the
French government departed on the
steamer Mariposa for Tahiti, where
they will endeayor to check the raw
ages of disease among the natives
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15

lisastr01s Attempt to Open Powder Can.
Pittsburg, Kan, Jan. 12.-In an at
tempt to oIen a powder can in the stor-
age house with a file William Hill
caused an explosion yesterday and the
house was blown to atoms Hill was
so burned that he soon died
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
Urges a Postal Check System.

Washington, Jan. 12.-In his annual
report Postmaster General Payne urges
a postal check system for transmission
of small sums through the mail. He
says the rapid extension of rural free
delivery increases the demand for such
system,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
wool-Grovers. Convention.

Portland, Ore, Jan. 12.-The conven-
ton of the National Wool Growers
association opened in this city yester-
day and promises to be one of the
most important gatherings in the his
tory of the organization. Questions Of
vital importance to sheepmen, indiyid-
ual raisers, the farmer and the live
stOckman are being discussed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
Minister and Som Killed.

Ardmore, L. T.. Jan. IA preacher
named Moss and his son were shot and
Killed near Gilmore, L. T, yesterday by
Afford Turner, a stOckman. 1t is said
the shooting was the result of a mis-
understanding over q leased stock
field.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
Ruth Cieveland,. Funeral.

Princeton, N. J., Jan. 9.-The funeral
of Ruth Cleveland, who died Thursday
of diphtheria. was held at the family
residence Friday forenoon. The serv-
ice was brief and simple and was con-
Quoted by Rev. Maitland Bartlett. pas
tor OF the First Presbyterian church,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15

Enidemic at Scarlet Fever In Kansas.
Topeka, Kan, Jan. 12-Reports re-
ceived by DIR. Charles Lowry, secretary
OF the state board of health. from the
county health officers are to the effecs
that there is an epidemic of scarlet
fever in the state.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
Arrested for WINNING at Pnker.

Ellsworth, Kan Jan. 12.-Because he
won greater portion of the money a
forger, George Kruger, had secured
from an Ellsworth bank, Richard Suth-
erland is held under 81 900 bond in the
county Jail on the charge of gambling
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
Ex-eoy. saahaen ssrie.en ~lth Apoplexx

Ezx-sUv. buNuue1i StffcKeh Win Apoplexy.
Columbus, O., Jan. 12.@Just as he
arrived at the Union station shortly
after four O'Clock yesterday afternoon
b take train for Springfield, former
Gov. Asa s. Bushnell was stricken
with apoplexy and is now In serious
condition.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
Japan GETS TRANSPORTS.
Thirty Merchant Vessels ReQuisi-
toned for Hauling Its Troops
France With Russia.

Washington, Jan. 12-The state de-
partment has been informed that ia
pan has requisitioned 80 merchant ves-
sells for transports. Advices received
here show that the Russians are in
creasing their guard at Seoul daily and
that the French have made arrange
ments to establish guard there.
Seoul, Korea, Jan. 1.-THE Japanese
minister has made reiterated demands,
hitherto without result, on the em--
peror of Korea that he recognize q
Japanese protectorate of Korea, the Ko-
rean government holding itself to the
Russo-Japanese agreement concerning
Korea.
Berlin, Jan. 12.-The Russian gov
eminent has informed the powers that
it will respect fully the right any ma
ton has in Manchuria under treaty
with China. This declaration is made
without reservation. Russia gives for
NAL expression to this policy now in
consequence Of the controversy with
Japan, one of whose persistent conten-
tons has been for a definition OF Rus
sia's policy in Manchuria and acknowl-
edgement Of Japanese trade privileges.
Russia, it is added, thus removes from
negotiations one of the points upon
which Japan counted for the moral
support of other powers and wherein
she specially had the sympathy of the
United States and Great Britain.
Toxic, Jan. 12.-China's decision to
observe strict neutrality in the event Of
war between Russia and Japan was
taken partly on the advice of Japan.
The latter pointed out that the war
could thus be localized, the disturbance
of trade minimized and that the dan
ger of internal disorders in China, as
we'll as needless complications of Chi
mas finances, would be avoided.
Paris, Jan. IA strong current of
official sentiment has been in motion
favorable to Strengthening the hands
of Russia in her claims to exercise par
amount influence in Manchuria. 1t is
pointed out that Russia, having con-
coded Japan's paramount influence in
Korea, Japan appears to be unwilling
to make a reciprocal concession by
recognizing Russia's paramount influ-
ence in Manchuria.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
To Open the Highways.

Tulsa, I. T., Jan. 12-J. Blair Sheen
felt, Indian agent, has appointed E P.
Champlin, of Tulsa, superintendent of
Indian territory highways, with power
to open the roads on section lines.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
Bryan Home from Europe

New York, Jan. 1O.-The steamer
Celtic. on which William J. Bryan was
a passenger, arrived Saturday. The
steamer was met at quarantine by q
committe of prominent democrats, who
had planned reception to Mr.. Bryan
at night at the Victoria hotel.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
L.s. -, ,h.x.oo,.,,.s,..

Bombay, Jan. 10.-Nearly 500 Beers
sailed from Durham, Natal, Saturday
These are the last of the irreconcilables
who were imprisoned at Ahmadnagar.
Lately they were induced by Gen. De.
larry to take the oath of allegiance
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
Pm. s4s.ooo.ooo Into Be.termeu...

Put S45.OOO,OOO Into Betterments.
Chicago, Jan. 1.-THE Chicago, Rock
island & Pacific Railway company has
during the past decade advanced S45,-
Goo, 900 in cash for construction pur-
poses and for the acquisition of new
equipment. There are 900 miles Of
road belonging to the company against
which there is no mortgage.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15

NO One Rfsponsibfe Tor 6S Deaths.
Conuellsyille, Pa, Jan. 8.-The coro-
ner's investigation of the wreck of the
Duquesne limited express on the B. &
o. railroad near Laurel Run, Pa, on the
night of December %. when 6S people
were killed, after hours OF deliheration
rendered verdict that the wreck was
nm ayoidahic
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
For . New Kansas RaIIroad.

Arkansas City, Kan, jan III. H.
p. Northrup, who is promoting an in
terurban railroad between Winfield
and Arkansas City, has secured $780,
coo in St. Louis to build the road
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
The Boil weevii Bill Passed.

The I8OH w eVlI BIZ FaAaod.
Washington, Jan. 9.-The house yes
terday passed the bill making available
$250.000 to meet the emergency grow
ing out of the ravages of the Mexican
boil weevil-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
Baumhors New Position.

st. Louis, Jan. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
is made that Former Postmaster F. W.
Eaumhoff has been appointed mail SUI
perintendent Of the Chicago, Rock Is
land & Pacific railroad company
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
Gov. Herrfclx Inaugurated.

Columbus. O.. Jan. 12.-The inaugu-
ration of Col. Myron T. Herrick Mon
day was witnessed by an unusual num-
Der of people. including many stran.
gers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15

The Mississippi senate yesterday
passed resolutions of sympathy for
Grover Cleveland on the death of his
little daughter, Ruth.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
Fire at KextesxfIie Hotel.

keytesville, Mo-, JAN 1.-THE
Sneeds hotel here was discovered to be
on fire about four O'Clock yesterday
morning and the occupants had to
make hasty exit to save their lives.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
Prisoner. Escepe rhroueh the

Prisoners Escepe Through the Roof.
Joplin, Mo-, Jan. 9.-Another Jail de-
livery was made in Carthage early yes
terday morning when six prisoners es-
capped from the county Jail by climb
ing through the roof
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
Alv. National Bank In trouble.

Washington. Jan. 10.-The comptrol-
Ter of the currency has received a tel
egl2m stating that the Alva national
bank of Alva, Ok, did not open foI
business Saturday
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15

Republic City, Kan, Jan. flowing
to the prevalence OF scarlet fever in
town. the authorities have ordered
schools closed and forbid all public
gatherings. There were no Sunday
school or church services yesterday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
The W.se Ennerar.

Pekin, Jan 1O.-The Chinese en-
peror has ratified the American and
Japan treaties of commerce with Chi
ma
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
A Conscience Contr:bu ton,

Washington. Jan. 9.-The secretary
of the treasury has received an en-
velope postmarked Chicago, contain
ing conscience contribution of $3.50.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15

The post office at Cedar Rapids. Neb.
.sifh all Its contents. was destroyed
By fire yesterday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
More warships to Panama.

Washington, Jan. 12.-The Benning-
ton, Preble and Paul Jones have left
Acapulco for Panama.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-15
"Nothing from the Wreck"

Washington, Jan. 10.-In long ca
6legram which Gen. Reyes has dis
patched to Gen. Marroquin, president
Of Colombia, he has reviewed the nego-
tiations at Washington and informed
The Bogota government that after do
ing everything in his power to save
something from the wreck he has
tailed.