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Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24
Where Was the Fire.

That is what the fire boys and
several hundred citizens were asking
Saturday evening about Clio, when
first the whistle at the waterworks and
then the fire bell clattered out their
doleful warning. The hose carts up
town were got out in quick order,
and those with them got the word
that the fire was at Brinkman's mill
Down Main they clattered, to meet
the chemical coming up the street un-
der the information that Breeden' s
residence was on fire. Then there was
rush up west Forest avenue. But
nobody found any fire.
1t developed that chimney at
Mrs. SamI Penna's had belched forth
FIRE and smoke, and some one excit-
edly turned in the alarm-who, we
could not find out. No harm was done.
But whole lot of people seemed to
be amused to see the fire boys rush
ing frantically around in search of
confiagration.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

Moscow, Feb. 17.-Grand Duke
Sergius one of The Cars three uncles,
was assassinated at 8: p. m. today, by
a bomb thrown under the carriage of
the grand duke. The horses and car
riage were blown to pieces.
The duke was driving from the
historical museum to Kremlin Palace,
and the explosion occurred near the
law courts building.
Sergius was Governor General of
Moscow, and "a brother of Grand
Duke Vladimer who caused the St.
Petersburg strikers to be shot down
on January 22d.
For long time Grand Duke
Sergius was more intensely hated than
any member of the grand ducal circle.
His enemies were as numerous among
the mobility as among the lower
classes. For many years he has at
.all times been taking unusual pre-
cautions against violence.
The bomb was thrown by one of
two men riding in cab. Their own
vehiclecwas demolished. They were
put under arrest. Martial law was
Immediately proclaimed. A large
number of students were. arrested this
evening. o
Great significance is attached to this
assassination. owing to the fact that
Moscow is populated almost exclu-
sively by.pure Russians, and has more
complete self-government than any
other city in the empire.
The.cgriage was near the palace
and followed the grand dukes carri
age. AT signal the driver whipped
up, and when opposite the dukes
carriage one of the men hurled the
bomb. The body of Sergius was
horribly mutilated. Both of the
assailants were hurried off by the
police, and the latter refused to give
any information.
The dukes cruelty forced him to
resign the governorship of Moscow
and repair to St. Petersburg. Re
Gently he returned to Moscow, and
had been living quietly eat Kremlin
Palace. Today, thinking the danger
had subsidized, heoyentured out.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24
CHANCE IN HABIT OF QUAIL
This Is Commonly Supposed to Be the
Reason for Poor Shoot
ing of Year.

Shooting is not so good or so plentiful
as one might wish. Indeed, quail shoot
ing is a different thing now from what
try has measurably changed and the
habits of the birds are different from
what they were.
The fields are less open than in ante
and early post-bellum days, the grain
stubble area is smaller, creeks are mar
gined with brushwood there is more
cover and shelter for birds and the bags
are not made in a days hunt, as they
once were, and, withal, the habits Of
quail seem to have changed with the in
crease of sportsmen and the advent of
the breechloader and pump gun.
Once they were found in the open
fields, and one could effectively put in
two barrels on the flush. Then they
would fly and alight in full view upon
ditch banks or in any light cover. To
this spot the sportsman would follow
them and get good shooting in the open,
after bagging eight or ten birds from
flock. Now it is rare to find covey out
side of pine or oak brush or the swamps.
In these places they refuse to lie to the
dog, and when flushed they will fly from
a half to three-quarters of a mile and
alight in almost impenetrable jungles-
1t never occurs to them now to scatter
out along ditch banks, as they once did
and one in day will raise flock after
flock, succeed in getting not a shot on
flush and utterly fail to find them the
second time.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24
r ates

Fort Worth, Texas and return.
On sale May 16, II and IL. Limit
May 81, $3.50.
Colonist One Way Rates, on sale
March 1st to 18th as follows: to San
Francisco, Los Angeles and all main
line points, S25, to Portland, Oregon
Seattle, Tacoma, ETC., S25.00, to Spo-
kane Washington, ETC., S22.50, to
Helena and Butte Montana, Salt
Lake City, ETC., $4,000.
Stopovers at and west of Pocatillo
Idaho and at all points in California
except San Francisco. During this
period will run daily tourist sleepers
to San Francisco without change.
Homeseeker' Round Trip, one
fare plus $500 to points in Arkansas,
Indian Territory, Oklahoma Territory,
Texas, ETC., April 4th and 18th.
Limit 21 days.
Lewis & Clark Centennial Exposi-
ton, Portland, Oregon, Round trip
$500. On sale May %, "a and 25,
June 49, II and Is. Limit go days.
Please call for more complete in
formation.
7, RAsoR, Agent.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

On November 18th, and daily
thereafter, until the summer season
of 1905, the Frisco system, in con-
nection with the Southern Railway,
will operate through Pullman Sleepers
between Kansas City, Mo. and Jack
sonville, Fla. These Sleeping Cars
will be placed in service as part of
the equipment of the popular "South-
eastern Limited" scheduled to leave
Kansas City $50 p. m. A moderniy
equipped train, electric lighted, cafe,
observation car. etc. The route of
which carries the traveller through
The populous cities of the Southeast.
Berth reservations may be made
through representatives of Frisco
System or connecting lines.
PASSENGER TRAEFIc,DEPARrMENT
SAINT LOUIS.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24
Santa Fe Rates.

The Santa Fe is selling End class
tickets to Eastern points rat greatly
reduced rates.
S7.85 Leavenworth Kans. and re-
turn, sell Feb. 25 to March l, limited
return March A. Biennial meeting
Grand Lodge A. O. u W.
One fare plus 50 to various points
in Arkansas, Arizona, Indiana Ty.,
Louisiana. New Mexico, Oklahoma
and Texas on sale first and third
Tuesday Of each month limited return
II days, privilege of stopover on
going "trip. Santa Fe Home Seekers
excursions.
S25.00 San Francisco, Los Angeles
San Diego and intermediate points;
Sell daily March 1 to Is; One way
colonist rate.
5000 Washington, d. c. and re-
turn. Sell Feb. %, March 1 and 2,
limited to March 1U: privilege of ex-
tension up to March Is. Inaugural
ton of President Roosevelt.
$4,000 Helena and Butte, Mont,
Ogden and Salt Lake City. 500. so
Spokane Washington and intermedi-
ates. S25.00 Portland, Tacoma,
Seattle and intermediates. Sell daily
March l to May Is, second class
colonist rates.
s3O.15 New Orleans, La. and re-
turn. Sell Feb. % to March 6; linn
lied to March IL, with extension up
to March %. Mardi Gras Festival.
VIM. BALFoUR, Agt.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

Jas. Wearne, of Cornwall England,
a nephew of Stephen Tonkin. ac-
companied the latter to this country.
He is bright lad of Is, and was
anxious to come to America. We
trust that expectations as to this
country will be fulfilled, and that he
will become a. citizen.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

Topeka. Kan, Feb. 17.-Governor
Hoch today signed the bill for the
establishment of State oil refinery.
The governor sent message to
the, legislature on the subject In it
he read:
S'This legislative action is the re-
suit of the Standard Oil Companys
econduct in Kansas" He showed
how the Standard had encouraged
the development of the Kansas oil
field, induced. people to make heavy
investments, in the belief that the
Standard would buy the product.
''After. the field was developed" he
said,: ''the Standard began to cut
prices on crude oil, and to raise the
price of refined oil. Unable to cope
singly with this gigantic combine, the
people appealed to the legisl ature for
help"
The governor further said he
doubted the wisdom of so heavy an
appropriation as four hundred thous-
and dollars; he thought fifty thousand
would have. answered the purpose.
He denied the movement for a State
refinery was Socialistic, claiming it
was the reverse of Socialism. ga
free people" he said, "would better
fail in an attempt to defend their
rights thano to make no attempt in
that direction"
The governor urged the legislature
to pass railroad legislation in aid of
the operation of the proposed State
oil refinery.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

Washington, D. c., Ian. IS.-A bill
aimed at the Standard Oil Co. was
introduced in the House today. 1t
provides that every contract or agree
ment that creates or maintains a
monopoly in any product of labor or
the soil is illegal, and prohibits trade
between the states in such monopo
lized products The penalty is not
more than five thousand dollars fine.
or more than one year Imprisonment,
or both.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

AL Whitcomb is authority that
spring is here. He says he heard and
saw some redbreasted robins singing
this morning, and another gentleman
saw the ground hog disappearing.
Here's hoping they are correct.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

Washington, D. c., Feb. 21.-Pres-
ident Roosevelt will probably make a
personal investigation of the oil situa-
ton when he goes to San Antonio
next month. The president has been
told that the Standard has ruined
the Beaumont. Texas oil field.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

One lady was heard to remark that
when she heard where the fire was re-
ported to be, that she thought the
immense quantity of fire sale goods
might have started it.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

Mrs. A. E. RowelI and grand
daughter, Marcie Pursell, went to
Mt. Scott, Ok. Tuesday, for visit of
week. or ten days. Miss Pursell
accompanied them as far as Hutch
inson.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

Topeka, Kans., Feb. Ex-senator
F. DuMont Smith today introduced a
concurrent resolution providing for
the appointment of committee con-
sisting of one Senator and two Rep
resentatives to investigate the charges
of conspiracy against the Standard
OIL Co., the beef trust, the grain trust,
implement trust, milling trust, lumber
trust 'sand other combinations that
are hurtfull to fair competition, and
which is practicing conspiracy upon
the public The resolution will
come up late today. A bill will be
introduced to appropriate ten thou
sand dollars for the expenses of the
investigation. 1t will be the-~duty OF
the committee, after the investigation
to report the facts to the governor,
with recommendations for remedial
legislation.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

Christiana, Feb. 18.-The General
Assembly today decided to refer the
question of seperate governments for
Norway and Sweden to a committee
of nineteen, representing all political
partiesSs %
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

If Kansas goes into the business of
refining petroleum she may furnish a
valuable object lesson in nationaliza-
ton as cure for trust monopoly
Atlanta Constitution.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

Manila, P. l., Feb. 21.-Major
Carringtor, charged with falsifying
vouchers to the civil government in
the sum of over twelve hundred dol
lars, is sentenced to sixty years in
prison; twelve years for each of five
seperate counts.
Major Darlington will take an
appeal to the higher courts.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

Pete Cory was down from north
Homestead, Monday, with a load of
fat hogs. He says the roads are
something fierce, rough and slippery
both.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24
BRIEF TElEGRApHIc NEWS.

sUpton, Texas, Feb. 1e.-A negro,
charged with assaulting a white
woman on the 10Th, was captured
hereson Friday and shot to pieces by
a mob.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

We understand the citizens of
Ellinwood and vicinity held an in
dignation meeting Monday evening,
protesting against the actions of Car
Steckel.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

George Worrall of Union township,
was in town Tuesday morning on his
way to Larned to visit his father, Cap
Worrall.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

Lee Smell was in today and renew
ed his RUsTLER subscription, and also
ordered the DEMOCRAT sent to his
father, B. F. Smell, at Lyndon.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

Emil Metschan arrived from
Leavenworth Monday, and has ac-
cepted a position with the E. R.
Moses Mer. Co., as bookkeeper.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

Howard Torrance and Will Ludwig
of Ellinwood, and John Ludwig of
near Raymond, were in the city Tues
day.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

The entertain ment to have been
given Feb. II, at Dist. q. has been
postponed to later date, on account
of bad weather.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

Mic Berscheidt went down home
Saturday evening for a few days
vacation, before returning to his duties
at the E. R Moses store.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

South Milwaukee, Wis, Feb. 21.-
Frank Confeld, liveryman, seven
feet tall and weighing two hundred
and fifty pounds, shot himself with a
% calibre revolver in an attempt at
suicide. The bullet failed to kill
him. Confeld then procured a 80
calibre but failed again. He walked
a mile and borrowed a SO calibre gun,
which brought the desired result.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

Miss Lillian Brinkman, who left
several days ago for the City OF
Mexico, is now visiting in Durango.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

Frank Salisbury came in from
Urbana, Ills, Monday evening, for a
few weeks visit with his sister, Mrs.
AL Spencer.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

St. Petersburg, Feb. 21.-The gov
ernment issued Ukase today, tax
ing all foreigners coming into the
country ten roubles for the benefit Of
the Red Cross fund. All foreigners
leaving the country are taxed five
roubles, for the same fund.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

Emporia, Kans., Feb. 21.-About
midnight last night passenger train
No. 9, on the Santa Fe, ran into a
pile of ties that had been placed on
the track about half mile east of
the city. The train was going at a
sceed that knocked the abstruction n
from the track.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

Jno. keenan, was up from Seward
Monday, and made this Office a
pleasant call. He also purchased a
team of mules from Klein & Bales.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

Tom Ely is a new subscriber to the
RUsTLER.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

Topeka, Kansas, Feb. 21.-Last
night the Senate passed the tax bill
by a vote of 25 to 9. Senator Chap
man voted for it. The bill, which
it is thought will be killed in the
House, exempts all mortgages, notes
and bonds, or other evidences of IL
debtedness,', and assesses all other
property at full value.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

Miss Zoe Chapman discon tinued
school couple of days last week on
account of being snowbound.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

Don Weltmer went to Kansas City
Tuesday, shipping down two car
loads of hogs for Weltmer Bros.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

We should be pleased to receive
the local news on each one of the
rural routes. We want to make the
local feature of as much, or more, ina
portance than the telegraph features.
W. H. Rogers of route two called
Monday and replenished the till by
renewing on his DEMOCRAT. Mr..
Rogers says.t the people of his school
district are very much opposed to the
school district bill which has been
introduced in the House, as it takes
territory from their district to the ex-
tent of practically compelling the
district to close up the school. He
hopes the bill will be killed.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

Sacramento, Calf, Feb. 21.-The
Senate committee which investigated
the bribery charges against Senators
Emmons, Bunkers, Wright and
French, recommended IN their re-
port yesterday that the Senators
named be expelled from the Senate,
the committee finding the charges
sustained.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

Fred Witte Sr. of the south side is
reported as being very sich.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

o. w. Dawson transacted business
in Larned Monday.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

Tom Ely is a new subscriber to the
RUsTLER.
J. G. Slentz went to Offerle Tues
day morning.
Leo Wilczeck returned from the
east Sunday night.
o. w. Dawson transacted business
in Larned Monday.
Fred Witte Sr. of the south side is
reported as being very sich.
Four persons united with the
Baptist church last Sunday night.
Otis Bolinger has moved into his
fathers house, in the third ward.
Hemker & Nuttleman have added
a lightning rod department to their
store.
]. V. Brinkman and Fred Zutavern
lett tor Excelsior Springs. Monday
night.
Ms. J. J. Anthony was shown the
beauties of the Eastern Star, Monday
night.
J. c. Boisell, of Hoisington, was a
caller Tuesday to renew on the DEM
oCRAT.
B. Frank Wilson, of the south side,
was transacting business in town
Tuesday.
]. B. Trester of route three dropped
around Monday and renewed his
RUsTLER subscription.
Don Weltmer went to Kansas City
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

Four persons united with the
Baptist church last Sunday night.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

J. B. Trester of route three dropped
around Monday and renewed his
RUsTLER subscription.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

Otis Bolinger has moved into his
fathers house, in the third ward.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

]. G. Slentz went to Oferle Tues
day morning.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

Leo Wilczeck returned from the
east Sunday night.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

Hemker & Nuttleman have added
lightning rod department to their
store.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

B. Frank Wilson, of the south side,
was transacting business in town
Tuesday.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

]. V. Brinkman and Fred Zutavern
left for Excelsior Springs, Monday
night.
Barton County democrat., 1905-02-24

J. c. Boisell, of Hoisington, was
caller Tuesday to renew on the DEM
oCRAT.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-07-06
BECAME INVOLVED.
Had Erdeavored to Build Toiuea, Mar
nuette and Northern Road.

Topeka, Kan. July 6.-when the
First National hank OF Topeka. con-
trolled by c. J. Devlln. failed July
It was known the Devlin estate owed
the Srring Valley National bank Of
Spring Valley. Ills. and the First Ma
tional bank of Toluca. Ills. which have
closed their doors. Just what amounts
the DevlIn estate owes the two Illinois
banks is not known. but II Is stated
they became involved in loaning money
TO build the Toluca. Marquette and
Northern railroad a small coal carry
ing road. which Mr.. Devlin was con-
structing to his mining property In that
state This road connects with the At
Gibson. Topeka and Santa Fe. Illinois
Central. Chicago. Milwaukee and St.
Paul. Chicago and Alton and Indiana,
Illinois and Iowa railroads. Negotia-
lions already are in progress. Il Is said.
TO sell this railroad property. which Is
considered valuable asset.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-07-06
General Situation Shows Signs o
Gradual Improvement.

Odessa, July 6.-The general situa-
ton shows signs OF gradual improve
ment. The removal of debris from the
burned arena has begun and the gen.
eral dock work and coasting service
has been resumed. The strikers are
returning to work.
large number of troops have been
sent to the summer quarters within
easy reach of the city.
The Odessa chamber of commerce
has petitioned the ministry of finance
to permit an extension of fourteen days
on notes falling due.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-07-06
RECEIVERS APPOINTED.
They Will Take Charge of Two Banks
That Have Closed Down.

Washington, July 6.-The comp
troiIer of the currency has appointed
National Bank Examiner Cook as re-
celver of the National bank of Spring
Valley upon advices received from
Cook that the bank had closed. The
comptroller also appointed National
Bank Examiner ]. NJ. McSholt receiver
OF the First National bank Of Toluca
his. upon advices from the vice presi-
dent OF the bank that Il did not open
for business Wednesday morning. and
requested that an examiner take
charge. The suspension OF these banks
is due to the failure of c. ]. Devlin
who was president of both. Capital
stock OF Spring Valley National bank
is $4,000 and that OF the Toluca bank
$4,000
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-07-06
BARON ROSEN
HAS ARRIVED
New Russian Ambassador Reached
New York Tuesday.
MADE NO STATEMENT
"Please Deny For Me That l Have
Given Out Any Interview on
Politics" We're Almost His
First Words.

New York, July 6.-"Please deny for
me that have given out any interview
on politics" were almost the first
words of Baron Rosen, the new Rus
sian ambassador to America, to rep
resentative of the Associated Press as
the Kaiser Wilhelm III. arrived at hei
dock in Hoboken.
when received the American
newspa pers," he said, 81 observed that
French news agency attributed to
me an interview quoting me as saying
that Russia is willing to pay the ex-
penses OF the war within certain linn
its. i wish you to deny this for me
and also deny that I have ever given
out any interview or expressed an
opinion OF a political nature. Please
say that and nothing more. and
will be much pleased"
Baron Rosen succeeds Count Casslnl
as ambassador for Russia to the Unit
ed States and has also been named as
one of Russia's peace plenipotentiaries
The Baron does not come to the Unit
ed States as a stranger. as he served
his country as charge d'affaires at
Washington during the first admins
tration of President Cleveland. Since
his last stay in America he has been
minister at Toxic. and held that post
at the outbreak of the war.
A dispatch from St. Petersburg an
nouncing the additional plenipotenti-
aries was shown the ambassador. and
this information he was pleased to
receive. He would say nothing If
Russian politics nor of the pending
peace negotiations"
Baron Rosen went to Boston.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-07-06
TWO HUNDRED DEAD.
Hospital Flooded So Quickly That Pa
tients Were Drowned.

Guanajuato. Mex. July Ex-Governor
obregon estimates the loss of life at
200 and more bodies are being recov-
cred. The hospital was flooded so
quickly that the patients we're drowned.
The magnificent Juarez theater was
flooded to the floor of the first bal
cony and soldiers who had taken ref
uge there had to climb to the upper
balcony to save themselves.
The power plant is damaged and the
city is dark. The loss Is estimated at
$4,000. 900.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-07-06
BRIDGE COLLAPSED.
Fifty Persons Thrown Into Lake and
Several Were Injured,

jamestown. y. Y. July Gin a rush
to escape an impending storm. fifty
persons were thrown into the lake at
Celeron. by the collapse of bridge
over which the crowd was hurrying
Ten of these were taken TO the hos
pital Others who suffered from minor
Injuries went to their homes.
The water In Lake Chautauqua is
shallow at this point there being a
depth Of only three or four feet. Res
cuers rushed Into the water to release
those caught by the broken timbers
No one was drowned
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-07-06
HUNDREDS HOMELESS.
Half the Citizens Of Pierre, S. D., Are
In a Bad Plight.

Pierre. S. D., July 6.-Half the citi-
zens OF the town Of Pierre. s. D.. were
without homes to go to Tuesday night
on account of the flood which has beer
raging In the Bad river. The floods
swept number of houses. with their
contents. into the swollen waters OF the
Missouri. Many narrow escapes from
death are reported. but although sew
eral persons are missing. II is not GER
tain that any have persisted. One fam
fly was swept ten miles by the torrent
before being rescued. The waters are
now receding.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-07-06
MANY STRAY BULLETS.
One Person Dead and Nearly Hundred
Others Are More or Less Hurt.

Chicago. July Sin spite Of the rigid
hours during which fire crackers may
be discharged. the list of accident IN
Chicago Tuesday is very large. Stray
bullets found their usual number Of
victims. but most OF the accidents were
due TO cannon crackers and children
made up a large majority OF those in :
jured. One death and nearly a humid
red cases of injury were reported to
the police. four OF which will probably
prove fatal.