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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20
Geil-Schroeder.

The wedding of Henry Schroeder
and Miss Clara Cell in Clarence town
ship on Wednesday the 18th, was
we'll attended and successful affair.
The ceremony was performed at the
church, and the celebration held at
the home of Jacob Cell. The young
people were honored with many valu.
able and beautiful presents, which
they thoroughly appreciate and value.
The house was far too small to hold
the many guests and alarge tent had
been provided. The bride is so we'll
known that she needs no introduction
to our readers, and the groom is a
young man who seems in every way
worthy OF the confidence that has been
placed in him. They are both popular
and will add another family to the
many fine ones in Clarence township.
We unite with their friends in extend
ing congratulations.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20
PRESIDENT At RALEIGH.
Reaches the North Carolina CITY
Early This Morning.

Raleigh, N. c., Oct. l9.-Presi.
dent Roosevelt reached Raleigh this
morning after spending the latter part
OF the night side tracked in a cotton
held some miles from town. The lieu.
tenant governor headed a reception
committee which with great crowd
greeted the President here, and es.
cor;ed him to the capitol and to the
official grounds where the president
made formal address. The sudden
death of the brother of Gov. Glenn
caused the cancellation of a part ol
the program, which had provided fol
the president breakfasting with the
governor at the executive mansion.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20
HIS SPEECH MORE MODERATE.
Presidents Position on Rate Making has
ansed Of Late.

Washington, D. c., Oct. 19.-The
presidents Raleigh speech has at
tracted an unusual amount OF atten
ton here, showing as it does the
presidents changed views regarding
rate regulations. 1t Is believed that if
the Raleigh speech covers the re-
concentrations the president will
make to congress on the railroad rate
question his plans will have smoother
sailing than heretofore predicted.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20
Great Bend, Kans.

Renewals and new Subscriptions
were received Wednesday as follows:
On the Rustler E. A. Johnson, Mrs.
A. E. Rowell, city, Mrs, E. R. vii.
liams, Mount Scott, Oklahoma, and
John Stevens, Washoe, Nevada, re-
newed, aud DR.. F. G. Smith city,
subscribed. On the Democrat John
Schoen, Olmitz, sent in renewal, and
G. S. Haught of route five added his
name to the list.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20

G W Nimocks, J Lester Cox, E R
Moses Jr, Ed Cook, D A Bants,. c R
Aldrich, H d Ashpole, S NJ Kellam,
W H Chute, Geo W Thatcher, c A
Strong, Chas L Hoge, DR.. S C Robb,
DIR. Mcpherson, Frank Porter, Willis
BOlinger, w TOrey, J W SoderstrQm,
Phillip c Kopplin, F J Kramer, i E.
Massie, F Hemker, F A Moses, A C
Lundblade, F P Roehr,. A E Smith,
E A Johnson, "A Wemmergrei, z
Z Morrison, A. F Dotson, Henry
Born, ] H Robson, J A Prtchard, D
c Luse, c H Harter, A R Friedeman,
Leo Wilcek, R A Charles, F B New
combe.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20
A SALOON KEEPER MURDERED.
Found Hanging by Wire, and Had Hi
Skull Cracked.

Cleveland, O., Oct. 19.-Bobby
Emil Steiger, local saloon keeper,
was found hanging by wire moose
from a tree at Berea this morning.
Wounds were found on his head which
had been made with a blunt instru-
ment Of some kind. Stelger's rela
tives say he had been murdered. He
had gone to Berea with three hundred
dollars, which is missing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20
Princes to Visit India.

London, Oct. l9.-The Princess of
Wales started today on a trip to
India. She is to travel overland to
Genoa, where she will board the
magnificent battleship, which has
beenconverted into a royal yacht for
the purpose of this trip.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20

The Wednesday evening whist
club met with l. N. Wilhide and
wife Wednesday evening and had
a good time. There were severa
absent aud Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Geo
Brinkman, Mr.. and Mrs. C. S. Ali
son, Mrs. Mcpherson, Mrs. ~Rowel
and Miss Maud Luse were guests
Chas. Lundblade and Mrs. Breeder
were the champions and received the
prizes.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20
An Attempted Bank Robbery.

Chicago, Ills, Oct. 19.-An effort
to rob the Willamette exchange
bank, in Willamette, suburb, failed
early this morning. The cashier,
Rush, was sleeping above the bank
and was awakened by the burglars
He started after them with revolver
just as the watchman opened fire.
The would-be robbers effected their
escape.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20
For Sale AT A Bargain.

A seven room residence, two block:
ground, II blocks in alfalfa, good rich
garden spot, can be irrigated easily
from pond; good wind mill; good barn,
cow stable for 5 head, apart from
horse stable. Ground all hog fenced
CHAS. MILLER,
Great Bend, Kans.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20
Good Ga, Engine For Sale.

We have an 0lds AZ horse power,
Gas Engine for sale at a bargain. II
is almost new, aud in perfectrunnipg
order, with dynamo sparker, water
tank, etc. ..
Also some shafting, pulleys and
betting.
This is a bargain for some man
who wants good, reliable engine, Of
the best make.
Our reasons for selling are that we
have put electric motors. on our
presses.
DEMOCRAT PRINTING HOUSE,
Great Bend, Kansas,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20

Mrs. Henry Meyer and Mr.. Geo.
Decout, of Columbus, Ills, are in the
city visiting the Stauffer family and
Omer families. Theirhusbands also
came west but have gone to the west
ern part Of the state.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20

H. A. Post the postal clerk has re-
turned from Wichita where be went
to take the periodical examination.
He had 1858 questiors, answered
them in one hour and twenty.eight
minutes, and made a percentage Of
1914. This is going some.is it mott
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20

NJ. N. Jones and a friend named
Wilson were in the city a few hours
this morning on their way to Kansas
City. Marshal looks about the same
as he always did.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20

W. F. Klein and wife left We'd
nesday evening for Senda, Kingman
county, on visit to H. ]. Klein and
other friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20

Levi Gum returned Tuesday even.
ing from a visit to Pratt county
friends. He says the people in that
locality are needing rain as bad as We
do
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20

S. Rufner, connected with the
municipal administration Of Ration,
N. NJ, was iu the city this morning
and called at this Office.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20

P. Phillips returned Tuesday even.
ing from his trip to the eastern part
of the state, and expects to leave for
the Pacific coast tonight.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20

A marriage license has been
granted to R. B. Kimpler of Logan
township, and Christina Hermes of
Lakin township.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20

Claude Luse, Frank Dell, Will
Herman and Geo. Thule attended the
Elks Ministries at Hutchinson We'd
nesday evening.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20

The Christian Endeayor Of the
Christian church will give a Christ.
mas bazaar early in September.
Watch for the dates and place.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20

The match game of ten pins did
not come off Wednesday night as
scheduled, the Hoisington team kept
at home by the inclement weather.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20

Al Notney left Wednesday evening
for New Mexico. Somehow AL
always likes to seek a warmer climate
when it begins to get cold.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20
D The PASSING OF JERRY.
The Whole World Is Concerned In
This Condition,

lne momeutarIly expected death
OF MAJ who has, beyond question,
gained tor himself a broader .reputa.
ton than any other citizen of this con.
gressional district causes an anxiety
all over the country that is attribute to
the character of Jerry Simpson, of
WHICH his friends are proud.
N y Jerry Simpson, three times elected
Congressman from Kansas and twice
defeated f6f the Office, lived in an un-
pretentlolS residence at the base of
South Hill, a suburban section which
Is one of the mostattractlve residence
portions of Roswell, NM. Simpsons
home, a Seven-room structure, is
pretty place, thanks to the deft hand
OF Mrs. Simpson and the one servant
Gonzales Perez, an aged Mexican.
Before he was stricken Simpson. led
the active life which characterized
his whole career. He had kbeen in
the immigration and land business,
being one of the leading spirits in the
DeFreest- Draper land company Of
Chicago.
Only one child lives to bear the
Simpson name. He is Lester Simp-
son, and with his wife and little son,
Jerry Simpson, Jr., lives three miles
from Roswell on claim.
Every citizen of Roswell chad a
kindly feeling for "Uncle Jerry" and
entertain sincere hopes of his re-
covery: Simpson minimized his s,ill-
ness.
81 am as good as a dozen dead
men yet" he said once wheni the
doctor noticed an unfavorable turn in
his disease.
Jerry Simpson was born in New
Bruins wick in 1912, was taken while a
child to Oneida county, New York,
and became a sailor on the great
lakes. His marine career ended with
the loss of the barge J. H. Rutter,
which he commanded. 1t sank dur.
ing a storm off Ludiugton, October
81, 1878. Simpson struck out for
the west and located in Barber county,
= Kansas. He did his share ssofl con-
verting the tough prairie sod into a
wheat field, but was not very success
=. full financially and thought much of
the inequalities of government.
He became a member and then a
leader of the Farmers Alliance, and
by easy evolution populist. He first
ran for congress in the 7th Kansas
district against Colonel Jim HalloweI
of Wichita, and was elected agains
.. odds. He was afterwards reelected
twice, defeating Chester Long eact
time aud eyeutually was defeated by
the latter, who now is United States
senator from Kansas. Simpson was
the object of ore vitriolic editorials
than come to the share of any hal
dozen average congressman. He
was derided almost without cessation
during his public career and the nick
name, "The Sockless," stuck to him
long after he had retired from public
Office. Twenty years ago Simpson
advocated principles which at tn,
present time have the backing o.
very substantial Republicans. Slmp
son was always one of the "plail
people" 1t was said of him hi
never forgot friend or failed to for
give an enemy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20

Josiah Spencer Of the second ward,
is very sick with some stomach trou.
Bile.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20

Free Kindergarten in the Central
school building in the afternoon,
hours l:So to $3.50. Miss Meade,
teacher.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20

Mrs. Richard Taylor and Mrs.
Slack are entertaining number Of
lady friends, a; the handsome Tay.
lor home north Of town Thursday
afternoon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20

Nice large, dry, California grown
Gala roots, Is and 25c. Now is the
time to buythem. Mrs. Ella NJ. Stoke.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20

Have you noticed the new light in
the Post Officel That is the "SERNsr',>
lamp which is positively the best form
Of artificial illuminant made. Gives
twice the illumination on the same
current consumption as the ordinary
incandescent lamp. For further in;s
formation ask.
The GREAT BEND ELECTRIC Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20

Miss Maggie Brinkman has return.
ed from Kansas City where she has
been visiting friends and relatives.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20

"Buzz' Johnson was observing the
fine horses at Kansas CITY a few
days this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20

For SALE-Black four year old
mare, broke to drive single. Sister
of 'Dave '.5iium."
MRs. A. f. ROwELL.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20

Mrs. Chas. Blockley is up from
EllinwoOd keeping house for Mrs.
Klein during the latter's absence.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20

Every man to his own business.
Run that successfully, and you viii
have no time torun theother fellows.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20

A grocery clerk was asked this
morning if he knew anything new.
He said they had new turnips for
sale. Then he was turned up.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20
WHEAT AND CORN BOTH LOWER
Both Markets Show a fractional Change
Today.

Grain and Stock Markets furnished
daily BY special wire to the A. M.
McDearmott. Commission Co-Ofice
over Crescent Grocery. -
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20

D. J. Lewis, Of Hoisington, was IT
the city Thursday afternoon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20
ONE HUNDRED FIFTY MEMBERS.
That is What the Commercial Club
Should and Will Have.

exhibited. We have sometimes Ibe.
come so utterly out Of patience that
part OF our makeup in connection
with the club was almost ceasing to
be a virtue. We have sometimes,not
seen the inside Of the club room .for
three months at a time, but continued
to be a member and pay up, and have
not lapSed single month siuce the
organization started. We have felt
that the very fact of the city having a
commercial club meant something,
and like the fellow that was written
about, something would turn up"
1t has.
Repeated efforts along certain
line will always result in something
being done. The club has been con-
siderable of power for good in the
community.
1t has donated much money gather
ed from its members, for charitable
purposes.
1t took hold of the hospital prop
osition aud gave it a start to push it
to successful conclusion.
1t took hold of the south road
matter aud brought it out inygood
shape, even though it has beenl,neg-
lected and allowed to sgo down, as
some say
1t has been made depot for the
state travelling library.
1t got behind the movement to get
the sugar beet industry started here.
These aud many other matters have
been taken up by the club.
One trouble with the club was that
a few Of the business men, who joined
it for the purposes Of pushing things,
soon dropped out, and thus those who
belonged principally for the purposes
of social club remained. We have
attended business meeting after meet.
ing when there would not be a
quorum. No one was to blame but
the members.
Now the club is moving. Around
the nucleus Of 80 members have been
gathered AZ new ones who. were
voted in last Monday night. The
committee is still at work and Iwheu
the time for the smoker to be held
has rolled around the Membership
should be $50.
Just think what a club of that size
can do for the city. Show me towr
where they have such an organization
oficered by the proper persons anc
you will find wide awake, and pro.
gressive town, always looking for new
institutions to couall. 1t will be Z
tremendous power for good. Anc
when these $50 men meet every
month or on call Of the president tc
consider proposition, you will find
such unanimity Of feeling and such
enthusiasm as will make you forge
that there are troubles in the world
and you are glad to be one Of tht
: members.
If you are not already a member
become one now.
Get il the harness.
The membership Of the Club wa!
} follows:
Andy Boyd, c V Brinkmau, ] Ge,
Brinkman, Ira d Brougher, Tho
Clayton, E c Cole, o W Dawson, F
Z Lindas, Chas Lundblade, w {
. Merritt, c G Morrison, VIM Osmond
F G Suothman, Al Taylor, Porte
, Young, Louis Zutavern, R H Meade
L p Aber, c S Allison, AG Barnett
L Beightle, ] W Clarke, F H Mile
+ S Mitchell, FV Russell, w
Smith, L E Moses, c L Moses, A
Rafington, R Merten, E R Nose.
G N Moses, R H Moses, A H Cor
nett, A D Fair, W P FEEDER, W
Stoke, VIII Townsley.
Those who became member
y Monday:
W F Klein, A c Allen, F Millar,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20

If you miss getting ticket on the
Bucks Hot Blast Heater wich is to
be given away next week it's your
own fault. You can have the tickets
for the asking. Great Bend Hdw. &
Imp. Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20

Will Allen returned Wednesday
morning from his trip east.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-10-20
LOCAL NEWS.

Nick Smith took in the horse show
at Kansas City this week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-11
That Boy of Yours.

From the Milwaukee Journal.
We chaperon our girls and carefully
guard them against unworthy boys. but
we leave the boy to choose for himself
his associates and his achievements
Girls are naturally winsome, gentle, COM
panionab BILE. They win their way in homes
and hearts. But the boy, noisy, awkward,
mischievous. is invited into few homes and
feels none too much at home in his own.
About the only door that swings with
sure welcome to the boy. about the only
chair that is showed near the fire especially
for the boy, about the only place where he
is sure of cordial greeting-is where he
ought not TO go.
1t is one of the hardest things in the
world to get hold of a boy-to get a sure
grip on him.
He is hungry for companionship and he
will have it. You can't chain him away
from it. He wants the companionship of
boys and nothing will take its place.
If the rime of selfshness has so incased
your heart that the joys and hopes of your
boy cannot enter into it, the boy is to be
pited, but so are you.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-11
THE NANCY ANN PITCHED FAv1LY AND SLOWLY SANK

about. IF Martha or your mother should
hear
HIN, I don't care" Bobby was q late
flower on the Sturdevant family tree and
was INDUCED accordingly I've told 'em
| already that they needn't hatch up any
such scheme as shat. You're going to wait
for me. aren't you. Connie"
Il WISH, pensively II wish you and 7
could run away, Bobby, and go back to
America
Let's" acquiesced Bobby enthusiast
ticaliy; lets go back when Mr.. Bor-
den
"Whoo-ee--e, Bobby" called clear
voice beyond the trees, Bobby whoo-ee
-er' - ~
That's him. he cried excitedly. regard
less of grammar, that's hm-Mr Bor-
den. And Bobbys fresh, young voice rang
out in an answering "Whoo-ee-e,r
wiry young fellow, carrying an i'm
mense pasteboard box, ran lightly toward
them.
Il didn't wait for anything Bobby Will
! liams told me where to find you. See what
I've brought you from America. Miss Rus
sell, the gods are good to- me-" bowling
low over her hand. e.agg4 ss7
.'oh, / say, Connie, look at this Isn't
this a peaeh.
Bobby had ruthlessly ripped the cover
from the box and lifted out miniature
full-rigged ship.
IT'S a beauty, Bobby" turning to the
delighted boy. apparently forgetting that
Borden stiU held her hand.
j. Bordens hearty so she is" might have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-11
SOCKS AS MONEY.
Their Convenient Use in Backwoods
Games of Chance.

Ashland Wis) Cor. Minneapolis Tribune
Ole Oleson "lumberjack," walked into
town the other day carrying 1.75O pairs of
gloves and mittens, ,175 pairs of socks and
SO pounds of tobacco.
He offered the goods for sale at about
one-fourth of their value and was arrested
on suspicion. He protested ito the police
that he came into possession of the goods
honestly. When pressed, he declared that
he won the articles at poker in the lumber
woods.
Oleson said he had been in the woods
many months. The lumberiacks received
no money while in the woods, but were ex-
pected to wait until they returned to town
for their pay. At the company store" in
the woods the men could get such articles
as they desired, however, having them
charged against their time Accordingly
the men used merchandise instead of checks
in their games.
Oleson said he played in good luck. and
in one game. where socks were the stakes
he won 1.175 pairs of the hosiery on three
aces. The other man held a trio of kings.
In a game for mittens, Oleson said. the
limit was high and in three hours of play
he had mittens enough to supply a regiment
of soldiers.
His story sounded reasonable and he was
released to go and cash in his checks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-11

must cultivate more repose of manner. You
are $3.50 American
Constantia held her red lips firmly to-
getEer and rose to end the interview.
If the fear of being homeSick is all, my
dear Coustautia," placid1y reverting to the
original topic. you let me tell Lord
Burleigh-"
That isn't all. mamma: that's only one
well, weary of Lord Burleigh He is rather
pcnderous. youll admit
Il admit nothing" she returned shortly;
you weary me with your silly objections
to the grdndest offer you'll ever have. he
sides. dstutely, you needn't see him often
enough 10 become weary of him. Among
the nobility people don't live as they do in
America
''More's the pity" sighed Constantia,
turning toward the door.
Ii those are all your objections" de-
tanning the girl with white, jeWelcd and,
Il think the matter can be easily"
But those are not all" passionately the
spirit of old Constantine Russell reused at
last Il don't love Lord Buregh-and |
know l never could, and I'm silly enough
10 fear that some day | might might see
sCme one-some one whom | could-love.
The rose red that swept from cheek TO
throat and brow was answered by an al
most purple flush that spread over her
stepmothers face.
Il feared IL / knew it!' she gasped in
coherently. It's that penniless adventurer,
harrington Borden. He shall never"
Pardon me, mamma, coolly, Mr.. Dor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-11
A Starry Hypothesis.

From the Christian Register.
One objection that has been raised to
the theory that the stars are infinite in
number is that if this were the case they
would completely fill the heavens. so that
there would be no space unlighted by
them. We have not seen attention called
to the bearing upon the subject of another
fact now commonly accepted-that the
dark stars are exceedingly numerous.
Trowbridge says such stars far outnumber
the visible stars. If this be so then it
follows that these dark stars might eclipse
innumerable bright stars, and give us the
impression now have of the visible
heavens crowded with stars shining out
of background of darkness. Why may
it not be that these chaSms which the
astronomer observes, through which with
awe and wonder he looks out into the
blackness of unlighted space beyond our
universe, are simply places where by the
aggregation of dark stars all the light of
the shining ones is cut Off?