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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10
BIG MASS MEETING
Kansas Oil Producers to Meet at Inde-
pendence March 18th.

Chanute, Kans., March 9.-Invi
tations have been sent to President
Roosevelt and cabinet, members oi
the supreme court, both houses OF
congress and the governors of the
states by the Kansas Oil Producers
Association to big mass meeting to
be held at Independence, Kansas,
March 18th. Speakers of national
reputation will be heard. The meet
ing will be of National interest.
The Prairie Oil Co.'S. order barring
all 80 degree oil went into effect here
today.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10
KElGHB0RH0OD NEWS
CHEYENNE VALLEY.

There was mistake in two of last
weeks items. It was school % visited
81 and the Washington's birthday
program was in No. 81.
Jim Welch's boy is growing fast.
He took his first horseback ride last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Neeland visited
Saturday and Sunday with Mr.. DON
ovan and family.
There was very enjoyable dance
at August Henning's last Thursday
night.
Henry Held left Monday for Hud-
son. where he has purchased an inter
est in hardware store.
Mrs. Panne and daughter spent
Monday with Mrs. HenningJ and
daughter.
Lebbin's young folks entertained a
few of their friends Sunday afternoon
and evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Rusco drove
down to Hudson Friday, to visit a
few days.
Lee Dodge, Henry and AdoIph
Held, George and Nellie Lucas and
May Comfort attended the dance in
the Bend Saturday night.
There was surprise party on Miss
Clara Hennlng Monday night. The
evening was spent in dancing and
games.
Jack Neeland and wife, Sam Com
fort and wife and Mr.. Donovan and
daughter drove over to Jim Welches
Saturday evening aud played high
five until late hour.
The rain prevented her many
friends in this neighborhood from at
tending the funeral of Mrs. Balm
Tuesday. Mrs. Balm was well known
to most of the people in this vicinity,
having lived here number of years,
and was highly esteemed by every
one who knew her.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10
PAwNEE ROCK.

From the Herald,
B. P. Unruh returned the first of
the week from Haskell county, where
he purchased large tract of land.
The Ladies Aid Society desire to
thank one and all for their kindness
and liberality in helping with the
Bazar.
VIM. Kieth and family of Martins
vile, ILL.,, arrived last week, and are
at present visiting with y. NJ. Barrett
and family. Mr.. Kieth intends to To-
cate near Pawnee Rock.
Some young men seem to think
that if they can act like wild men at a
public gathering. they are making an
impression on the ladies. And they
are too, but not very favorable one.
At "a meeting held at the city build
ing last night, a ticket called the
Business Ticket, was placed in nomi-
nation for city officers, consisting of
the following: Mayor, H. T. Ratcliffe;
Councilmen, Albert Lille, S. J. VIII
liams, Arthur Dring, J. E. Bowman,
and Geo. Holland; Police Judge, T.
II. Morris.
Clyde Hill has resigned his position
as grain buyer for the Moses Bros
Milling and Elevator Co. at this place
and has accepted a position with the
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe r. r.
Co. as local ticket and freight agent
at Timken, on the Great Bend branch.
His many friends at this place wish
him success in his new work. Robert
Miller will be the new grain buyer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10
THE RAILROAD
INVESTIGATION
HeaIey Tells How Standard Co.
Was Aided
ROADS MADE IRONCLAD RULE

Topeka, Kans., March 9.-How
the railroads belonging to the Trans
Mississippi Freight Association gave
the Standard Oil Co. material aid in
fighting the independent companies
was shown in today's testimony of n
J. Healy, freight auditor of the Santa
Fe, when the taking of dispositions in
the suit against the roads was re-
sumed.
Mr.. Healy swore that the roads in
an association meeting October Z,
1904 adopted rule that they would
henceforth 'accept petroleum con-
signed only to persons having facili-
ties for unloading cars promptly
AS the Standard unloaded tank
cars into tanks, while the independents
unloaded into tank wagons, the latter
could get no oil, even if willing to pay
demurrage while OBTAINING the cars.
Attorney Dunlap. for the Santa Fe
on technical point declined to ac-
cept service for the taking of deposi-
tions at independence tomorrow. It
is unknown whether the state will be
able to 60 ahead.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10
Some Interesting Souvenirs,

Mrs, A. G. Thorpe has received
some very interesting souvenirs from
her son, Bert Chapman, who is on
board the U. S. Flag Ship Baltimore,
now in the far east. Bert has gone by
way of the Suez canal, and has sent
some pictures home taken on the
route. He also sent bible purchased
near Jerusalem, which has an olive
wood back. He has been at Cheefoo,
China, considerable, and while there
dressed in Chinese garb. T don't be.
leve the girls would recognize him.
He is seeing great deal. learning
much, and prospering. He was ex.
pected to leave for Manila soon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10
D0INGS At JEFF CITY
No Senator EIected-Racing matters Have
the Floor.

Jefferson City, Mo-, March o.
There was no change developed in
the senatorial ballot today.
The House today killed the bill
drawn to prevent treating in saloons
The Senate spent the forenoon in
debating the proposed repeal of.the
Breeders law which would result in
closing all race tracks in the state.
The bill has already passed the
House. The Senate chamber was
densely crowded the greater part OF
day. The time was mostly taken by
Senators opposing the repeal. 1t is
denounced violently by the St. Louis
papers, which urge the repeal on
moral ground. The debate was re-
sumed this afternoon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10
DISTRICT 81.

VesteF Phillips, of Pratt county, is
here on account of the illness of his
father, F. M. Phillips.
N. A. Wasson, of Rice county,
came in Friday morning to visit his
sister, Mrs. S. S. Shields, returning
Wednesday morning.
Mr.. Christmore and family are
moving to their new home,- the ST. B:
Morgan place, this week.
Efhe Logan visited at Mr.. Phillips
Sunday afternoon.
Another breakdown While on
their way to school Wednesday morn
ing the Hudelson children had a
serious q accident. Their horse ran
into the fence, breaking the shafts to
the buggy and the children had to
walk to school. Were youfrightened,
Naoma?
]. J. Boyle's baby is quite::sicky with
pneumonia.
The Misses Eveleigh visited Myrtle
Shaffer, of Great Bend, last week.
Mrs. T. D. Southern called on Mrs.
Babcock Thursday afternoon
MIR. and Mrs. Wigton visited at.
her home, George Harper's Sunday.
hfss Lee visited Bessie Lnder
Wednesday night.
Mr. and Mrs. P.J. Stukey visited
at her home, Mrs. Murray's. Sunday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10
CLAFLIN.

From the Clarion.
Walter McNutt has formed a
butchers trust all by himself, by buy
ing out the o. K. Shop and consoli-
dating it. with his.
Henry Bieser and wife of Wakita,
Oklahoma, and Mrs. W. E. Alexan-
der, of Leavenworth, were here tosbe
at the bedside of their mother, Mrs.
Grossardt.
Just think of what the people of
the county would have to suffer if all
the home Editors should train then
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10

pens to writing poetry of the same
brand of that gotten up by our repre-
sentative.
Ed. Hill. who has been holding
services here at Intervals during the
past season has been engaged as
permanent Pastor by the Christians.
He has moved his family here. and will
occupy the Evenson property.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10
For Sale.

My business property north of jail
and sheriffs residence. House 30x4S
2 stories, II rooms; barn and other
improvements. Sell with or without
furniture. Terms to suit purchaser.
Also, my residence property east side.
Reason-I want to go to Germany.
Call on JOSEPH STROBEL.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10
SEWARD.

The Teachers Association held
here last Friday night, was not very
well attended, only 4 teachers being
present. Some of the teachers in this
part of the county do not take the in
terest in these associations that they
should, or there would be better at
tendance and al lso better work in the
school room. But the dance on the
same night was well attended, and
some of the teachers were there; and
others should have been at the As
sociation.
Mrs. Ella Woody, daughter of John
Fansher, left for her home in northern
Montana accompanied by Walter
Bertram, one day last week. She has
been here on an extended visit, the
first one in thirteen years.
Rev. Micheal Moorhead has just
returned from Missouri where he
went to attend the funeral of his
daughter, Katie, who married Mr..
Kinsey several years ago, and used to
live near here.
The parties that own the stock in
the Black Percheron Stallion who
made season last year at Oscar Rie-
gels held their first annual meeting
to elect officers and make arrange
ments for the coming season, al
Great Bend on Saturday Feb. 25.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10

Mrs. S. A. Shepard went to Ness
City this week on a visit. Mrs. Shep-
ard has not sold out as some one has
enormously reported, but is better
prepared than ever to do your photo
work.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10
WHEAT AND CORN
BOTH ADVANCE
Chicago and Kansas City Both
Show Some Gain.
FOREIGN CABLES ARE HIGHER

Grain and Stock Markets furnished
daily by special wire to the A. Il.
McDearmott Commission Coolies
over Crescent Grocery.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10

Apetition has been presented to
the board of education asking for a
school building in the south part of
town. Thus far no action has been
taken on the same.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10

DR.. Morrison and family are NOV
ing into the former REIN property,
which they win occupy pending the
construction of their residence. :
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10

T. M. Beardsley came down from
the west Wednesday morning for q
short visit with friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10

Frank Kessler and The }. Gerretzen
of Cheyenne township, were in the
city Wednesday on business.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10

c. G. Colbert, of Fort Leavenworth
will hereafter keep posted on the
happenings at his old stamping ground
through the columns of the Demo-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10

w. H. varah, of Galatia, was a
caller from the north Wednesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10

Miss Nettie Jones, of Hoisington
has been the guest of Mrs. d. c
Luse the past week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10

Mrs: Holmes, of the second ward,
has been quite sick for several days.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10

Mrs. A. L. Powell. who
has been visiting in the eastern
part of the state for the past
ten days, is expected home soon. A.
L. says he don't care how soon she
comes either.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10
Buildins for Sale.

The Manning Blacksmith shop viii
be sold at auction TO the highest
bidder for cash, on Saturday, March
18th, at 2 p. m.
Rv 0p1rp C,rv Co,,rc,r
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10
By ORDER OF CRY CoUNcIL.
John Havas, of near EIlinwood wa

John Havas, of near EIlinwood was
brought to the hospital Monday and
underwent an operation performed by
DR.. spiefs of ElIinwood, and Drs-
Meade and Nc Pherson of this city.
The patient IS progressing in a salts
factory manner.
w. F. SteadEnan came IN from
Wi chita Wednesday night with a
string of eleven horses which he is
going to work on the tack here dur
ing the coming season.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10

Mrs Chris Wagner and daughter
Clara spent Wednesday af EIlinwood.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10

Thos. Leek, city, has our thanks
for renewal of his DEMockAr sub
scription.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10

Two candidates were given the
finishing touches in the Odd Fellow
lodge Wednesday evening.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10
JAPS HAVE NOW
GOT MUKDEN
Berlin Newspaper Authority For
the Statement.
RUSSIANS SAVE REMNANTS.


Berlin, March 9.-The Lokal-
Auzriget, Berlin newspaper which
has been very careful of the authen-
ITCHY of its news, prints a dispatch
this morning stating that the Japanese
have now occupied Mukden.
Toxic. March cit is officially
announced here that the Japanese,
after most severe fighting last night,
reached the railway north of Muk-
den, cutting off communication be-
tween Mukden and Telling. The
.Japs also assert that there is not the
least hope of Kuropatkin saving any
thing but the remnants of his i'm
mense army.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10

GIRL WANTED-Housew small
family. Call block south of east
school building. MRS. JOHN
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10

Miss Carrie Grizzell of Clafin, is
home from Chicago, to recuperate in
health.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10
The program for the Beans. and

The program for the Beans and
Buttons entertainment at the opera
house tonight consists of a light
operetta, number of popular
choruses, orchestral selections and
some classical music. Seats on sale
at Aliens. W rs
Miss Savage, n. cflHgepf our Mil
linery department IS in the east this
week selecting and studying Spring
styles, will be home and ready for
business next week at Lundblades *
Bolingers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10
HATE TO ADMIT IT.

St. Petersburg, March 9.-The of
ficials decline to publicly admit that
a disaster has overtaken General
.Kmopatkin. But the great peril of
the situation is conceded.
The Toxic report that the railroad
has been cut is not confirmed here.
The telegraph Office declares that
communication with Kuropatkin is
still open. If Mukden is in the hands
of the Japanese none here are aware
of the fact from official sources.
It is reported that trains are run
ming north within the range of Nogi's
artillery. Nogi, it is said, occupies a
Strong position at Senbatai Station,
half way between Mukden and Tie
Pass, with his left wing stretched
north along the Russian line of com
munication.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10

Unless something unforeseen devel
opes, the lecture by Father Then viii
beodelfvered on the 22nd. Watch
for the date and further particulars
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10

You cannot help noticing Spaugh's
ads. Profit by them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10

oNhy not patropize home industries
Robb, tie eye man, eau. give you as
good service as you viii get in the
cities, at less cost.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10
NO ESCAPE FOR KURopAT.

London, March 9. $40 p. M
Reuters Agency just received a dis
patch confirming the cutting of the
railway north of Mukden by the
Japanese. The dispatch further says:
eff Kuropatkin escapes it will be a
miracle"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10
AFTER THE sLAv.

Washington, D. c., March g.
Minister Takahara has an oficia
dispatch from Toxic, in which Gen
eral Oyama wires that he is vigorously
pursuing the Russians, and has for
hidden his troops to occupy quarters
in the city of Mukden. He does this
in respect of the sanctity of the city,
and to preserve peace with, the Chi
nese residents.
BIG RUSSIAN LOSSES
St. Petersburg, March 9.-The los
ses by the Russians in battle yester-
day are reported as seven thousand
killed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10
MIS-. lee Johns, of Newafk, ~.

MIS-. Lee JOnhSs IlIVEWaFks71N' J.,
is in the city on a visit to c. A.
Swartz and family, and other friends.
Lees many old time friends will be
pleased to know that he is prospering
in business, and that he and his
family are enjoying good health.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10
HEMMED IN ON ALL SIDES.

st. Petersburg, March 9. 3:45 p. m.
-Putiloff hill, which has seen the
severest fighting for many years, is in
the hands of the Japanese. It is also
reported that two whole divisions of
Oyama'S troops are now north of
Mukden. eThe officials this evening
manifest the greatest uneasiGess.
The indications are that Kuropatkin
is hemmed in on all sides.
OVER TEN THOUSAND KILLED.
Toxic, March 9. 3:4s p. m.-Des-
perate fighting is occurring today be-
etweene Nogi's veterans seven miles
porth.e On the Hun. river and a
Russian force three times
its size which is trying to fight its
way to Telling. Over ten thousand
casualties already. Nogi has de-
stroyed section of railway north of
Mukden: The Russian center is re.
treating u great disorder, hotly
pur sued by the Japanese.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-03-10

Call on JOSEPH STRoBEL.
Mrs. S. A. Shepard went to Ness
City this week on visit. Mrs. Shep-
ard has not sold out as some one has
enormously reported, but is better
prepared than ever to do your photo
work.
Apetition has been presented to
the board of education asking for a
school building in the south part of
town. Thus far no action has been
taken on the same.
c. G. Colbert, of Fort Leavenworth
will hereafter keep posted on the
happenings at his old stamping ground
through the columns of the DEMO
Graf.
Mrs. A. L. Powell, who
has been visiting in the eastern
part of the state for the past
ten days, is expected home soon. A.
L. says he don't care how soon she
comes either.
GIRL WANrED-Housework, small
family. Call 1 block south of east
school building. MRS. JOHN
SCHAFFER.
Frank Kessler and The }. Gerretzen
of Cheyenne township, were in the
city Wednesday on business.
T. M. Beardsley came down from
the west Wednesday morning for a
short visit with friends.
Two candidates were given the
finishing touches in the Odd Fellow
lodge Wednesday evening.
Miss Nettie Jones, of Hoisington,
has been the guest of Mrs. D. c.
Luse the past week.
Thos. Leek, city, has our thanks
for renewal of his DEMocRAr sub
scription.
Miss Carrie GrizzeH of Claain, is
home from Chicago, to recuperate in
health.
Mrs Chris Wagner and daughter
Clara spent Wednesday af EIlinwood.
w. H. Varah, of Galatia, was a
caller from the north Wednesday.
You cannot help noticing Spaugh's
ads. Profit by them.
Mrs: Holmes, of the second ward,
has been quite sick for several days.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-04-07
REY. ]. M. EZERA TN WAILUKU

Rev. J. NJ Ezera has been taken into
custody at Wailuku, in order to be ex-
amined as to his sanity. He is the pas
tor of the Hawaiian Congregational
church at Eva and has been for num-
ber of years. Two years ago he was
the chaplain of the Senate He is an
exceedingly handsome man.
about four weeks ago, he came to
Honolulu for rest, being quite i'll at the
time. While in Honolulu he made his
home with Mr.. and Mrs Kamanoulu,
the latter being his cousin A week ago
last. Tuesday he went to Wailuku. His
cousin, Mrs. Kamanoulu, at the same
time went to Maui to visit her father
and mother and their family.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-04-07

Chief Clerk Buckland of the Secre-
tarys office is already at work upon an
election proclamation, for the calling
of a county election to be held June 20
next. The county bill was ready for
the governor this morning, after
night of typewriting. 1t provides that
the proclamation calling the election
shall be issued Immediately when the
act takes effect. If the governor keeps
the bill ten days before acting upon it,
he will have it until the 18th which
would only just allow time for issuing
the proclamation sixty days before the
day of election. The law provides that
proclamations for regular election shall
be issued sixty days before the voting
day, and for special elections forty
days
The officers to be elected on this ISL
and, and the salaries they are to re-
ceive, under the terms of the bill as
finally passed, are as follows.
Per Year.
Supervisors, I..................... bOO
Sheriff and Coroner. ................ 210O
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-04-07

1t is said that while on Maui Rev.
Ezera began preaching a doctrine, and
gathering a following calling them
selves Saint Paulists, as being follow
ers of the Apostle to the Gentiles. One
of the peculiarities of the sect is that
they dress wholly in white.
Growing out of his action Rev. Ezera
was taken into custody to be examined
as to his sanity.
At the meeting of the Oahu Evange-
lical Association which is being held in
Kawaiahao church, an investigation of
Rev. Ezera is in progress. What is be-
ing investigated does not appear very
plainly, though it seems to be a matter
of theology and church discipline
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-04-07

Admiral Togo's fleet is lowering in
the vicinity of the Philippine islands
The cables yesterday from Batavia
Java told of the fleet having been
sighted to the south of Mindanao. The
transport Sherman which arrived to-
day from Manila, reports the fleet hav-
ing been sighted off Luzon on March 13,
Vessels arriving at Manila about that
time reported having seen the japanese
fleet about 70 miles off the shore. The
Sherman did not sight the Japanese
war fleet however
Some time ago the Star published a
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-04-07

statement made by returning Ameri-
can naval officer that the general con-
census of opinion among naval men in
the Far East, was that the conflict be-
tween Togo and the Russian fleet
would occur some where in the neigh
borhood of the Philippines. The wa
ter in that locality was smoother than
in northern waters and it was more
than probable that Togo would choose
that section for the scene of the big
naval conflict. Evidently Togo has not
taken his fleet far away from home to
the vicinity of Madagascar but is lying
in wait in the channels nearer Formosa.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-04-07
EXPECT BILL
TOBE SIGNED

In spite of legislative misgivings on
the subject of gubernatorial signature
of the County bill, it is believed by
those who are best informed that Car
ter will sign the bill when he has ex-
amined it. The governor has already
begun his examination of the measure,
and will consult with a number of citi-
zens regarding its provisions. He has
until the nineteenth in which to act
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-04-07
EVERY BOTTLE WARRANTED.

Chamberlain's Pain Balm will not
cost you one cent if it does you no
good. Give it trial if you are troubled
with rheumatism. One application will
relieve the pain. Pains in the side or
chest, soreness of the muscles or stiff
ness of the joints are quickly cured by
applying this liniment For sale by
all dealers, Benson Smith & Co., agents
for Hawaii.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-04-07
BEARS Az HOME

The Kaimuki Zoo Bears will be at
home to the public in their new and
roomy house from and after Saturday,
March 11th, at 1 p. m.
They moved into their new quarters
Friday evening.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-04-07
texan ARRIVED

A cablegram was received by the Ma
rine Exchange today announcing the
arrival of the S. s. Texan at Philadel-
phia yesterday.