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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05
RUSSIAN ADMIRAL GLOOMY.
Writes it is Impossible to Fight With
the Material at Hand.

st. Petersburg, May Admiral
Rojestvensky has written home to
relatives, picturir g the condition of
his fleet in gloom y terms. He COM
plains that it is impossible to fight
with the material at hand. The lac
of discipline he pronounces appalling,
and declares that nothing but a
miracle can prevent the annihilatlon
of the Russian fleet if it meets Togo.
(NoTE-If the above is straight
goods, Rojestv ensky'srelatives should
be spanked by the home government
for giving the thing away.-ED.)
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05
THE MAYOR ENJOiNED
Injunction to Prevent Thirty Year
Franchise to Gas Company.

Kansas City, Mo-, May A tenn
porary injunction, returnable May Sth
was secured today by Isaac Kimbrell,
Prosecuting Attorney, in behalf of the
State, preventing the mayor and
council from making effective the
thirty year franchise TO sell natural
gas here at thirty cents thousand.
The plaintiff alleges that the or
dinance was passed "by acts frandu-
lent in fact and law" and that the
city has no right to waive its option to
purchase gas plant, as this franchise
provides.
Hugh Meow an and other repre-
'sentatives of the present gas COM
pany are the grantees. 1t is esti-
mated that the franchise will be
worth a cool fifteen million of dollars
to them if granted.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05
NEAR JEFFERSON DAVIS.
Remains OF General Lee Laid To Rest
Today.

R;chmad, Va, May 4.-The re-
mains of General Fitzhugh Lee were
laid to rest this afternoon near the
grave Jefferson Davis, iu HOLLYWOOD
cemetery. All the military, state,
and many veterans association, with
hundreds of children were in the
cortege. Funeral services were held
at St. Paul church.
The funeral march played was COM
posed especially for General Lee, at
his request, by Jacob Reihardt, and
was played for the first time today.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05
ST. JOHNS DAM BREAKS.
Hundreds of Thousand of Dollars Loss,
One Man Killed.

San Franscico, Calf, May a
Dispatches from Holbrook, Ariz.,
says that one Mexican was killed and
hundreds of thousands of dollars worth
of property destroyed by food re-
sulting from the breaking of dam
at St. Johns, seventy miles away.
The village of St. Johns is reported
totally wiped out and it is feared that
there was fearful loss of life there.
Residents of Holbrook escaped from
their homes with their lives, on long
special Santa Fe train, taking much
of their property with them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05
The Ewes of Creation.

Is there anything in being afarmer's
wife that should blunt a woman's
natural love for the beautiful in art
or nature to rob her of the inborn
qualities that go to make .the real
lady?
The farmers wife ought to rejoice
in the beauty of her surroundings.
How much more is she favored by
nature than her sister in the city.
No narrow door yards, no towering
walls of brick or stone, no maddening
rush or deafening tumult, withhold
from the dweller upon the farm the
full enjoyment of the autumn glory.
"The eye it can not choose but
see."
The innate love for the beautiful is
aroused by seeing the beautiful.
The beauty of earth and>sky makes
its silent appeal for purer, broader
lives. No conditions could be more
conducive to forming of the highest
type of womanhood than those of the
farms. H. K.
have lived on farm forty-seven
years. I consider the farm the
school of art and nature, and know OF
no reason why the farmers wife
should not be the most perfect lady in
the land; in fact, 1 Consider the
farmers wives the Ewes of creation =
R. w.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05
CHEYENNEV ALE Y.

Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Rusco and
daughter, and Mrs. John Rusco
visited at Jim Welch's Sunday after
noon.
Fred and Clare Henning spent
Sunday with Miss Christine Panne.
c. H. Rusco took a load of corn to
Hoisingion Monday.
Don Dodge and younger children
drove over to DR.. Stanley's Sunday.
Theodore Held visited with his
brother at Hudson all last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Comfort and
daughter drove over the river Sunday
to spend the day with Mr.. and Mrs.
Elmer Dale.
Quite a number of his boy friends
gathered at the home of Pete Schmidt
Sunday afternoon, for a good time.
C. H. Rusco and daughter, Margie
drove down to Hudson Wednesday,
to visit few days, taking in Elmer
nale's on the way.
Il few from this neighborhood at
tended the entertainment aud ice.
cream social at the brick school
house last Friday night. The house
was crowded. A fine program was
given, after which cream and cake
were served to those Wishing it. A
fish pond in one corner proved q
great attraction to the children and
even the grown people got some
amusement out of It. Miss Thatcher
and her pupils received many com.
pllments on their program.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05
JURY DON'T AGREE.
The Nan Patterson Case May Be Dis
missed by Prosecution.

New York. May 4.-The jury in
the Nan Patterson case reported at
12:45 this morning that they were un-
able to agree upon verdict.
Nan Patterson spent the early
morning hours sobbing and weeping
in the arms of, her sister, Mrs. Smith.
who was equally effected by the
failure of the jury to agree. Mans
aged father took the result of the
trial very hard. He expected con-
fdently that his daughter would be
acquitted, but he realizes now that
this will probably nevereoccur, as the
charge will undoubtedly be eventual
ly dismissed by the state.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05
Silver Wedding 6.

The home of Karl Kasselam in
Comanche township was the scene of
a silver wedding celebration on Tues
day, The happy couple were Mr..
Kasselman and wife, and in honor of
the event they entertained over 100
people. The house had been beauti-
fully decorated, the handiwork of their
oldest daughter, and the couple. re-
ceived many elegant silver presents, a
number of them having been sent by
friends and relatives in Germany. A
sumptous dinner and supper were
served, and the event enjoyed as only
they can be among the Germans.
We unite with their many friends in
wishing them much joy and happiness
and hope they will live to celebrate
their golden wedding.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05
RIOTS CONTINUE.
Chicago Strike Situation No Better.
Killings Co ntinues.

Chicago, Ills, May 4.-Continued 4.
rioting and violence again marked the
transfers strike today, making the
employers more determined than
ever to get troops upon the scene. \
> Chas. Ryebling, while on his way to
work this morning, had trouble near
Fhe Hub barn. His skull was frac-
tured by a case hook in the hands of
a negro. Ryebling ran block, and
fell unconscious at the steps of St.
Johns church. One of the worst
riots since the strike opened then fol-
lowed; the police, after calling for
reinforcements finally restored order,
after Q fashion.
Q John Tereson, the driver of the
wagon which ran down and killed
Sergeant Cummings is held for trial
under $4,000 bail.
Jeff Murphy, a negro, is under
arrest. on the charge of causing the
death of Charles Beard, an innocent
bystander, in the riot of Tuesday.
The employers sent big com
mittee of prominent men to Spring
field this afternoon to see Governor
: Deenen and get state troops. Be
fore leaving, they adopted "a resolu-
tion stating that open rebellion exists
in the streets of Chicago.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05
Hotel Fire in Duluth.

Duluth, MINI, May A fire
this morning caused the total des-
truction of the Fifth Avenue Hotel,
this city. Three bodies have been
taken from the ruins, and two others
are thought to be still there. One of
the recovered bodies. was that of
John Weiss. The other two bodies
are unidentified.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05

Joseph Smith, of Olmitz, and
Antoine Springer of route 8, were in
to see, this busy print shop doing
business Wednesday,, Mr.. Springer
bought a new team while in town that
day. He also purchased a grapha-
phone, and tie two of them turned
the machine loose on the way home.
That is what you heard born upon
the winds that swept.the wheat fields
to the north and west that afternoon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05
sHAFFER NFTINGs.

Allen Johnson left for Portland.
Oregon, Wednesday the 3rd.
A big crowd attended the dance at
E. ]. Folkert's last Wednesday night;.
everybody had a good time.
A surprises party was given on
Charley Eolkert last Saturday night,
he having just returned from Colo
rado, where he had been all winter.
Miss Lizzie Hoffman went to Lar.
ned last week.
Henry Wittie went to Topeka
Monday morning on business.
Mr.. Mckinley, from Ness City, i.
drove into Shaffer Tuesday.
Herman Rankin is building him a
new chicken house.
Henry Rankin bought him new
surrey.
&c. Shaffer left Monday morning
going south to the Gulf coast for his
health. 1 think John did the right
thing, for maybe he will fatten up a
little.
F. ]. Folkert had quite crowd at
his place last Sunday. Some nice
music by the Garfield band.
HilIman & Natal sold two of their
rust proof tanks this week.
Phillip Brach was in Shaffer Tues
day looking for some pasture.
Geo. Wilhelm Wens to Lacrosse
Monday on business.
Pete Wilhelm, Jake Betz and John
Miner went to Bison Saturday to see
the ball game John Miner was one
of the players.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05
RUSSIA BUYING VESSELS.
Said to Have Purchased Three Battle
Ships and Seven Cruisers.

London, May 4.-Rumors are
circulating that the Russians have
bought the Chilean and Argentine
navies, through Charles schwab and
Charles Flint, of New York.
! The vessels which the Russians
are said to have acquired from Argen-
tine republic consist of three battle
ships and seven armored cruisers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05
Advice in Rhyme.

The Okmulgee, Ok, Democrat
makes the following novel argument
in favor of persistent advertising:
If you toot your little tooter and
then lay aside your horn, there's not a
soul in ten short days will know that
you were born. The man who gathers
pumpkins is the man who Plows all
day, and the man who keeps hump
ing is the man who makes it pay.
The man who jadvertises with short
and sudden jerks is the man who
blames the editor because it never
works. The man who gets the
business has long and steady pull
and keeps his trade and paper from
year to year quite full. He plans his
advertisement in thoughtful, honest
way and keeps forever at it until he
makes it pay. He has faith in all
the future, can withstand bankrupt
shock, and like man of Scripture.
has his business on rock.
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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05
A. Small Fire.

At about Z p. m. Wednesday the
Santa Fe tool house, couple of
blocks east of the depot, caught on
fire in some unknown manner and was
burned down, together with its on
tents. The two hose carts and the
chemical were out. but only the
chemical was used. The fire had
practically consumed the building be.
fore the fire boys got there.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05
Lewis Shortage $4,000.

Sedalia, Mo-, May 4.-The state
bankers association has offered re-
ward for the apprehension of Eugene
Lewis, the missing cashier of the
defunct Middleton State Bank, of
Waverly. Lewis shortage is now
alleged to have reached fifty thousand
dollars.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05
Attention K. C's.

The institution of Newton council
K. of c. will take place on Sunday
May 7th. A spe cial train will run
from Great Bend, leaving at 7:30 a.
N. Returning, leave Newton at 1859
p. m. For further particulars see the
local council officers.
Special meeting of the local council
Saturday night.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05
Appeal is Denied.

Jefferson City, Mo-. May 4.-Attor-
ney General Hadley today refused the
request of William Rudolph, under
sentence of death for numbering a de-
tective, following bank robbery, to
appeal his case to the supreme court.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05
ELEMENTS TAKE A HAND.
Typhoon On China Sea Damages
Russian Fleet

London, May A dispatch from
Annoy, China, just in, says typhoon
ragged on the south Chinese coast
yesterday, and damaged the Russian
vessels. Two of Nebigotoff's vessels
have put into port on the north coast
of Sum atra.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05
Far From Vladivostok.

Singapore, May 4-The British
steamer Selangor arrived at Singapore
today and reports having passed a
division of the Russian feet of war
ships, off Jugrab, between the island
of Penang and Singapore, early
today.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05
Cyclone in Town.

Des Moines, Ia, May A cyclone
struck Spirit Lake, Iowa, last night,
and destroyed property'to the value
of thirty thousand dollars. Two per-
sons are known to have been seriously
injured.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05
Depot and p. Q. Looted.

Nevada, Mo-, May. 4,-The
Missouri Pacific depot and postof1ce
was robbed this morning. The burg
lars used dynamite, and secured quite
a lot of booty. A posse is out after
the robbers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05
Beverage Sails South.

Indianapolis, Ind; May 4.-Sena-
tor Beveridge left today for New
York, from where he will start on d
voyage in the Mediterranean for his
health.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05

The Walnut Creek Milling Co.
have let the contract to A. E. Mosier,
representing the AIlis-C Chalmers Co.,
for greatly increasing the capacity of
their mill. Work will begin about
the first of June.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05

Fred Dundas, trustee of Unio on
township, has made his reports to the
county clerk. He shows gain of 80
in population for the township, bring
ing the net gain so far reported up to
2O7.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05

The members of the Poultry AS
sociation, at the meeting Wednesday
night, appointed DR.. Rafington and
F. L. Marsha committee to cooperate
with the Fair Association in arrang-
ing for classification and premiums at
the coming county fair.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05

Remember the Barton County Fair
dates-Aug. %. 80, 81 and Sept. 1.
Cut this out and paste it in your
pocket-book, and you'll have the
dates.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05

c. B. Jewell of Hoisington was in
the city this morning.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05

John Hollenbeck, a rancher of
Ness City, is down this week, pur-
chasing some fine, blooded Here
lords from Moses Bros. & Clayton.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05

Geo. Tucker, of the south side,
called Monday and replenished our
exchequer by renewing the RUsTLER
subscription for NJ. H. Tucker of
English. Ind.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05

Orm & Dimon, masons and plaster
ers, solicit your work. All kinds of
work done Systematically and
promptly. Leave orders at Hooper's
Drug Store.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05

w. c. Stanley has just returned
from Missouri with a car of big
mules which he offers for sale.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05

Put White has joined the rural
telephone takers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05

Otto Hiss of South Bend township
is building a fine new house.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05

While in Kansas City this week, we
met "Tramp" Sloniger, Will Nally,
and Frank Keenan,. They allseemed
to be satisfied with their surroundings
and getting along well. They re-
ported all former Great Bend people
residing in that city as doing well.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05

J. A. Rude was down from Union
township today.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05

Geo. Scroggins and wife accom-
panied by Mrs. Heltemus and Mrs.
Brannon, were over from Hoisington
today, shopping.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05
CHICAGO MAY WHEAT LOWER.
Kansas City Nay Wheat Advances and
Corn is Steady.

Grain and Stock Markets furnished
daily by special wire to the a. n.
Commission Co-OHco
over Crescent Grocery.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05

Henry Schwier called today to re-
new on his DEMOCRAT, and also two
copies that go to his brothers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05

If you did not register for the
spring election, do so now, before the
18th, so you can vote on the school
bond proposition.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05

Henry Herdt and Peter Schneider,
of Otis were in town today and each
purchased a fine Majestic Range as a
pleasant surprize to the better half.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05

A. H. Clancy called today to re-
new on his HUSTLER for six months.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05

Charley Barnett has boy who
has been very ill with tonsolitis.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05

A couple of sure pop Mexicans
have rented the Jake Miller store
room, on the north side of the square,
and opened a chile joint.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05

The Barton Co. Nero. Co. has
swung a big, new sign to the breeze.
Anchor it well, gentlemen, for the
breeze is sometimes obstreperous.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05

Strike breaking as a profession,
even at 1900 day, is no sinecure.
Strike breaker Curry, who went to
Chicago to break the teamsters strike,
was very near killed, and will likely
loose the sight of one eye as the result
of blow from. a cobble stone in the
hands of the mob.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05

Ed. Grail came in from the west
this morning to look after business
matters here.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05

What might have been a bad fire
started in the vest part of town
Wednesday afternoon. Sparks from
an engine on a west bound train set
fire to the grass, and at one time the
homes of Crawford, Stark, DIR. De
LaVergne and w. A. Dunn were
threatened. The people of the
neighborhood got out aud fought the
blaze, keeping it away from the
buildings. Some damage was done
to small trees and shrubbery.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05

A. Shriwise, of Hoisington, passed
through the city this morning on his
way east.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05

Star Leek. out north west, is haul
ing out lumber for big new barn.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05

Governor Hoch is-quoted as telling
M. Chas. Sheldon, of Topeka, that he
would do all in his power to enforce
the prohibitory liquor law
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05

Ben McMullen aud wife have new
baby girl at their house. Ali doing
well.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05

Mrs. Ed Hagan of Comanche town
ship was visitor to the city Thurs
day.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05

Miss Margaret Moses entertained a
large number of her friends Monday
afternoon, it being her sixth birthday.
The guests had delightful time.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-05
LOCAL NEWS.

LOCAL NEWS.
Put White has joined the rural
telephone takers. I
J. A. Rude was down from Union
township today.
c. B. Jewell of Hoisington was in
the city this morning.
Otto Hiss of South Bend township |
is building fine new house.
Charley Barnett has boy who
has been very ill with tonsolitis.
A. H. Clancy called today to re-
new on his RUsTLER for six months. |
Mrs. Ed Hagan of Comanche town. |
ship was visitor to the city Thurs
day.
baby girl at their house. Ali doing
well.
A. Shriwise, of Hoisington, passed
through the city this morning on his
way east.
Ed. Grail came in from the west
this morning to look after business
matters here.
Henry Schwier called today to re-
new on his DEMOCRAT, and also two
copies that go to his brothers.
w. c. Stanley has just returned
from Missouri with a car of big
mules which he offers for sale.
Geo. Scroggins and wife accom-
panied by Mrs. Heltemus and Mrs.
Brannon, were over from Hoisington
today, shopping.
A couple of sure pop Mexicans
have rented the Jake Miller store
room, on the north side of the square,
and opened a chile joint.
Governor Hoch is-quoted as telling
M. Chas. Sheldon, of Topeka, that he
would do all in his power to enforce
the prohibitory liquor law
Miss Margaret Moses entertained
large number of her friends Monday
afternoon, it being her sixth birthday.
The guests had delightful time.
The Barton Co. Nero. Co. has
swung big, new sign to the breeze.
Anchor it well, gentlemen, for the
breeze is sometimes obstreperous.
Henry Herdt and Peter Schneider,
of Otis were in town today and each
purchased fine Majestic Range as a
pleasant surprize to the better half.
If you did not register for the
spring election, do so now, before the
18th, so you can vote on the school
bond proposition.
Geo. Tucker, of the south side,
called Monday and replenished our
exchequer by renewing the RUsTLER
subscription for NJ. H. Tucker of
English, Ind.
| |
| Fred Dundas, trustee of Uni on
township, has made his reports to the
county clerk. He shows gain of 80
in population for the township, bring
ing the net gain so far reported up to
2O7.
While in Kansas City this week, we
met Tramp" Sloniger, Will Nally,
and Frank keenan,. They allseemed
to be satisfied with their surroundings
and getting along well. They re-
ported all former Great Bend people
residing in that city as doing well.
Strike breaking as profession,
even at 81 ,200 day, is no sinecure.
Strike breaker Curry, who went to
Chicago to break the teamsters strike
was very near killed, and will likely
loose the sight of one eye as the resul
of blow from a cobble stone in the