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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-06-07
Plains G. e. Leaders

June 10. Christ's life VI. His relations
to his disciples, and what he expects of us.
Matt. x 10 33-Geo Thompson.
June II The Glorifed life. John XVII.
I-Io, 22-z4-Mrs. S. A. Ball.
June "a John Eliot and missions among
the Indians. II Tim II, I-I3-Mr. Willet
LosT:-Between Meade and Mer-
tilla last Sunday afternoon, I gray
woolen shawl. Finder please leave
at this Office.
If you are thinking of buying Z
good low priced typewriter see the
one we are agents for.
Sourbeer & Co.
STRAY HORSES head-3 large
dapple grays-I small sorrel-l
medium sized bay-I large bay:
large dark brown or blacks. Cal
on or address, A. V. Angel, plac'
south of Plains.
Shoes! shoes! Just received
another large shipment. Th'
Peoples Store, Fowler, KS
Insure your grain in the Grail
Growers Hail Insurance Co. Clyd
A. Mars, Agent. 1o-5-4w
Ask to see the black embroidere,
dress skirts when at Boyer's.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-06-07
GRIGGS Sc BOLEN,
Successors to
GEO. B. CONES,

We quote best prices on alfalfa
land, raw land and ranches in
Meade county. We have custom
ers for all kinds of property and
we would be pleased to have you
list yours with us.
MEADE KANSAS.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-06-07

This bank disnctvely caemens and sockgrower bank
We solicit the legitimate cattlemen and sockgro-
er of the southwest Money hand all times for legitimate
cattle loans with good margins NO PURCHASE LoANos
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-06-07

Shoes! shoes! Just receive
another large shipment. TT
Peoples Store, Fowler, K
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-11-22
paper Willie Gentry and family

paper. Willie Gentry and family will visit in Little Rock this week.
 Several from here attended the lodge at Greenbrier Saturday night.
 Rev. Harvey filled bis regular appointment here Sunday. E.
 L. Wray began his school at the Blair school house Monday. -. i'm Henry is the champion duck hunt CT in this vicinity. He killed four at one shot last Friday. Robert Montgomery purchased a $I25
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-11-22

build a new house. If we don'- get all the news remember we cant not unlock men S minds nor un- loosen their tongues, and as to the ladies, they simply won't tell any thing. If they would we would be able to announce several weddings that haven't been announced. -.
 Dr. Deiarnett of Guy was in our midst Monday. .Ecron Wray started his school at this place
 Monday morning -. Edward Blair
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-11-22
T child. The bereaved have our

Child. ne DereaVeu HdVe OuI
 sympathy w. Y. Blair and J.
 K. Blair went to the sawmill at Morganton Friday. There was quite a storm reported at Morgan ton Friday night. doing considera- ble damage, one person reported to be in a dying condition from a broken back -. Mrs. Scott is very sick at this writing. Dock May went to Conway Saturday. .....
 Charlie Wilson is preparing to
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-11-22
County News Notes.
MOORE.

It has been raining here for three days and prospects for more
 ..... Rome Williams and family visited w. Y. Blair and family Sunday. The death angel visit ed Mat Cotton and wife Tuesday and took from them their infant
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-11-22
went to Guy Sunday evening.
 November Io.
GUY.

Weather cold and rainy.
 Grover Kessinger and Fred Moore of Quitman passed through here Sunday enroute to Vilonia to see county examiner Forrest. We enjoyed reading Miss Dunaway's letter in last weeks issue of this
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-11-22

It ought to be easy to organize sidewalk district this weather
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-11-22
horse from J. M. Gentry last weel

-. Willie Gentry is having hi, sale today. i. Elmer Wray and sister, May, Ross Shoemate, Calv;s and Cleveland Gray, Joe and Jews,, Hovis and Marvin Brown entered school here Monday .. MT. Tnhhs visited home folks Sunday.
 Nov. 20.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
Americans Given Sample of
Justice Administered In
Isle of Pines.

Havana. July 17-American resi-
dents of the Isle of Pines are excited
over the imprisonment in the common
Jail at Neuva Corona of Miss Millie
Brown, 19 years of age; L. G. Giltner,
postmaster of the town of Columbia,
and William Augustine, all Americans.
Had Toy Line.
The three, for their own instruction
and amusement, had constructed toy
telegraph line 1900 feet long, strung
from Giltner's store to the residences
of the other two. They were arrested
without warning. charged with the vio-
lation of an old military order prohib-
iting other than government telegraph
lines, tried by a newly appointed judge
and sentenced Jointly to pay $500 fine
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
ARE SLOW TO FILE UPON
CROW RESERVATION LANDS
Only 78 Appear of 1875 Entitled to File
on First Day-5,ooo Pieces May
Be Passed UP.

Billings. Mont, July 1.-THE doors
of the local land office opened yester-
day morning for filing on the lands OF
the Crow reservation, drawings for
which took place in Billings on July 2.
8. and s. OF the 125 names slated for
entry only IS appeared.
If there is proportional decrease each
day officials who have participated in
former drawings says the total number
of filings will not reach more than l.
600. This will mean that there will be
about 5000 homesteads which may be
filed upon by any one eligible after
Sept Is.
The first man to file was Owen b.
Williams, who drew No. l. He made
his entry on a quarter section a short
distance east of Custer, where he re-
sides No 2, a man from Chicago,
filed on a tract in the Sanders town
site No. 3 located near Huntley,
small place II miles east of this city
No. appeared. but made no filing and
neither did No. 5. /
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
WELLMAN MAKING
FAVORABLE PROGRESS
Reached Danes Island July 9 and
Found Much Had Been Accom-
plished.

Digermulen, Lofoden Isles. Norway.
July 1.-THE steamer Frithjof having
on board the Wellman Chicago Record
Herald arctic expedition reached
Danes island. Spitzberg. July 9. and
found the shore of Vigo bay already
dotted with structures including the
machine shops ready for work, and ma
terial in readiness to begin the con-
struction of the giant balloon house.
All "a. members of the expedition are
well. Wellman hopes to establish wire
less communication with Hammerfest
before the end of July.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
BISHOP SPALDfNG
Is AGAIN VERY ILL
Alarm Felt Over Condition of Peoria
Prelate, Who is Now in Mil
Waukee Sanitarium.

Milwaukee. July 1.-THE Right Rev.
Bishop John Lancaster Spalding of
Peoria. ILL.,, is confined in the Sacred
Heart sanitarium here. dangerously i'll
from the effects of a paralytic stroke
sustained year ago. Bishop Spalding
is now showing some Improvement. but
his general condition is said to be eX-
tremely critical. Little hope of his
ultimate recovery is entertained.
Bishop Spalding rallied from the first
shock and was enabled to rest at
length, with every prospect of recovery
While at Mackinac Island he officiated
at the Cudahy-Walsh marriage and his
condition at that time was deemed to
be highly satisfactory. Later he went
to Peru under the care of a physical
culture expert, but last week his con-
dition grew more alarming and the
at Milwaukee was decided
upon He was accordingly taken thith-
er and is now being treated by ex-
perts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
PROSECUTING ICE
TRUST AT ST. LOUIS
Proceedings Begun Against Two Lead
ing Firms for Large
Fines.

St. Louis, July 17.-After an investi-
CATION of three weeks. Circuit Court
Attorney Sager today filed suits in the
circuit court against the Polar Wave
Ice G. Fuel company and the Merchants
Ice & Coal company on the allegation
that these companies were in an alleg-
ed combination in restraint of trade
and to fix and maintain the price of ice.
The suit asks that judgment for 81, 400
be assessed against each of the compa-
nies as fines for the IA days the agree
ment has been in effect 1t further asks
that the charters under which they have
been doing business be declared null
and void
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
MAJOR BARTLETT
WAS SHORT $4,000
Late Disbursing Officer of Treasury
Department Paid Out CT it In
nocentIy.

Washington, July 17.-It was stated
at the treasury department today that
the investigation recently concluded of
the accounts of the late Major George
A. Bartlett. disbursing officer of the
treasury department, shows shortage
approximating $4,000. About fourteen
thousand is said 70 have been innocent
ly paid out on fraudulent vouchers pre-
sented by James w. Boyd. clerk in the
marine hospital service. now in Jail
pending trial for misappropriating gov
ernment funds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
FAIR AT BERLIN
German Emperor Planning Great
Exposition at Capital
i'm 1912.
WORLD WILL BE INVITED
Greatest of Kind Yet HeId-City Then
Expected to be Most Popu-
lous in Europe.

Berlin. July 1.-THE government has
decided. To invite the nations of the
world to participate in a great interna-
tiOnal exposition to be held here in
1912. 1t is proposed that the exhibition
shall surpass all worlds fairs, not ex-
cepting the marvellous exposition for
which Paris is famous, or the two
great American fairs at Chicago and
ST Louis.
VIII show Great Progress.
German promoters feel confident
that the record of progress in arts and
sciences will enable the exhibition 10
be truly magnificent and of unprece-
dented proportions.
Plans for the fair are to be made
with typical German thOrOughness. The
emperor desires it TO be truly repre-
sentative of the modern might and
greatness of the German empire.
Berlin Ambitious.
Berlin expects within the next six
years to have attained the proud emin-
ence of being the continents first cap
ital in point of population and CONNER
cial and political Importance, anu will
make most lavish arrangements for en-
tertaining foreigners.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
SOCIALISTS FEAR THE
EFFECT OF PUBLICITY
Conuress of lnter-P parliamentary Com
mittees at London Orders News
paper Men Out.

London, July 17.-The general con-
gress of socialist parliamentary
committees opened here today under
the presidency of James Keir Hardie,
socialist member of parliament. The
first action of the congress was to eX-
pei newspaper men present, foreign
delegates fearing detailed reports OF
the proceedings would bring them un-
pleasantly to the notice of their gov
ernments. The attendance was not
large. The general purpose of the con-
gress seems to attempt to unity the
action of socialists in various parlia-
mentS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
Peculiar Tactics Adopted
by Harry Thaw's
Attorneys.
STOP PROBING CASE
Justice Blanchard Orders State
to Show Why Writ Should
Not Stand.

New York, July 17.-John ID. Glea.
before Justice Blanchard in the SUI
preme court today and secured a tenn
porary writ of prohibition restraining
the district attorney and grand jury
from taking any evidence as to the kill
ing of Stanford White, or from issuing
any subpoena or action in the matter.
State Must Explain.
The justice also issued an order di-
recting the district attorney and grand
jury to show cause tomorrow why they
should not be absolutely restrained
from any further proceedings in the
matter of the killing of White.
Mrs. Thaw I'm Charge.
New York, July IL Immediately
following her interview with her son,
Harry K. Thaw. in the Tombs yests-
day. Mrs. William Thaw assumed full
charge of the defense and arranged to
retain the services as counsel of the
firm of Black, Olcott, Gruber e. Bo-
nynge, who were dismissed by young
Thaw a few days ago. This action is
taken 10 mean tndI IndW desires and
opinions regarding the defense will be
ignored and reliance be placed on the
plea of insanity, insistence on which
by Olcott resulted in the rupture be-
tween himself and his client.
Meeting Affecting One.
The meeting between Mrs. Thaw and
her son at the Tombs was an affecting
one. After the first greeting they were
left alone together TO converse through
the bars of the cell for half an hour.
During the interview the prisoners
wife stood in silence i'm the corridor
a few feet from the cell door waiting
her turn TO speak with her husband.
No words were exchanged between
Mrs. Thaw and her daughter-in-law.
From the Tombs Mrs. Thaw was
driven to the Office of Lewis L. Dala-
field, where arrangements were made
for Olcotts firm to resume charge of
the case. When a note was sent TO
Harry Thaw in the afternoon. asking
whether he concurred in the new ar
the reply returned was,
Mr.. Thaw has nothing TO say
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
Western Railroads Find New
Measure Full of
Mystery.

Chicago, July 17.-Executive officials
and general counsel of every railroad
west of Chicago held conference here
yesterday with a view of determining
the meaning of provisions of the new
rate law. 1t developed there were al
most as many views regarding the in
depreciation of the statute as there
were lawyers and traffic men present.
Committee 10 Interpret.
1t was decided therefore to appoint
two committees, one of traffic men and
one of legal men. The traffic men are
to meet and arrange their plans for
carrying out the law and whenever
they encounter a provision they are
unable to solve, are 10 call on the legal
committee for opinions. In the mean
time the committee of lawyers is to
hold meeting and determine what
they consider the statute provides.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
PURE FOOD TOPIC
AT BIG CONVENTION
First Session of Annual Meeting Con-
vened at Connecticut Capitol
Building.

Hartford, Conn, July 17.-Delegates
from many parts of the country at
tended the first session of the annual
meeting of the National Association OF
State Dairy and Food departments
which comprises the interstate COM
mission held at the state capitol today.
The convention will continue through
Friday. 1t is expected several import
ant addresses on piife foods and food
adulteration will he delivered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
Court Investigating.
CRUISER milwaukee is FAST
Shows Up Well in Preliminary Test
Made at San Francisco Bay

armored cruiser Milwaukee just com
pleted at the Union Iron works, was
given its first spin on the bay yester-
day in preparation for the builders
trial. Although not driven at full
speed, the Milwaukee satisfied the
builders, that when the navy depart
ment makes its official test the cruiser
will come up to all requirements. The
Milwaukee cost s., 900, 900 exclusive of
arms and armament
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
widow Awarded Damages.
SUPPORT JEROME AND FOLK
Georgia Legislators Indorse New York
er for President.

Atlanta. Ga, July 1.-THE lower
house of the Georgia legislature yes
terday passed a resolution favoring
District Attorney William Travers Je-
rome of New York and Governor Folk
of Missouri for nomination on the
democratic national ticket in 1908. The
action was taken after Mr.. Jerome,
upon invitation by the legislators. had
them briefly on the rela-
tions between north and south.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
NINE BOATS END THE RACE
Chicago-Mackinac Run Finished, But
Winner Is Not Known.

Mackinac, July 1.-THE first nine
boats finished as follows in the Chi
cago- -Mackinac yacht race: Varadis.
Hawthorne. Juanita, Alice, Hussar.
Mistral, Vencedor, and Neva Vannin.
About an hour and As minutes separa-
ted the first and last.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
EVIDENCE AGAINST
STANDARD ENOUGH

Cleveland. July 1.-THE government
sprung a surprise in the grand jury in
vestigation of the relations of the Lake
Shore railroad and Standard Oil COM
pany at noon today. At that time the
session adjourned to 3 o'clock and all
witnesses were excused permanently.
This action is taken to mean the inves-
tigation is ended and that the grand
jury will at once begin consideration of
the testimony submitted
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
benefited BY THE
PACKING EXPOSE
Winnipeg to Be Site for Big Plant Built
BY Sir Thomas Upton for British
Trade. :

Winnipeg, July 17.-This city is TO
benefit materially from exposures af-
fecting the Chicago meat packing in
dustries. Definite announcement is
expected within a few days that a CON-
pany backed by Sir Thomas LNton
will establish an immense packing
plant here in an effort to capture the
trade with Great Britain which Ameri-
can scandals have killed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
CHILD LABOR LAW PASSED
Georgia House Votes for Measure Al
ready Approved BY Senate.

Atlanta. Ga. July 17.-By vote OF
125 to ?. the lower branch of the GeOr-
gia legislature passed the so-called
child labor bill. This bill is Identical
with the senate measure. which al
ready has the approval of a majority
of the upper house The bill provides
that no child under 10 years of age
shall be employed in any factory or
manufacturing establishment within
the state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
Good News Causes His Death.

Kansas City. Mo-, July 17.-While
reading a letter from his sister. which
contained the information that he had
inherited $4,000. w H. Johnson. a
switchman, 40 years old, died from the
rupture of an artery near his heart
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
Has a Larue Pearl.

William Strohmeier OF Andalusa has
a 71-grain pearl bought from fisher
man north of McGregor II is of good
shape, fine luster and is one of the
largest gems that has been taken from
the Mississippi.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
ALFONSO IN ROLE OF A HERO
Checks Horse That Was About to Back
Queen Over Precipice.

Madrid, July 17.-While King Alton
SO and Queen Victoria were driving in
the hilly suburbs of Madrid today, the
horse attached to the carriage became
frightened and backed the vehicle too
near a declevity. The king sprang out
seized the horses bride, and averted
the momentary danger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
Fatal Hotel Fire.

Pittsburg, July 17.-In a fire at the
Hotel Park at Second avenue and
Grand street, early today one man was
burned to death, another fatally in
jured, and seven other persons over
come with smoke and were rescued
from asphyxiation by firemen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
DIES DAY HE ENTERS OFFICE
r. n. WarfieId, New Police Commits
sioner of San Francisco. Killed.

San Francisco, Cal, July 17.-R. II.
Warfield, sworn in yesterday as one of
the new police commissioners, was
killed last night in an accident on the
Mount Tamalpais railway. Mr.. War
field was one of the best known citi-
zens of the Argonaut city and was
prominent in Masonic circles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
defender of Mrs. surratt Dies.

indianapolis. July 17.-John E. Clam
pitt, who with Reedy Johnson, defend
ed Mrs. Surratt following the assassin
alton of President Lincoln, died today
in the city hospital.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
Speed Caused Salisbury Wreck.

Salisbury, England, July 1.-THE
coroner's inquest into the cause of the
wreck of the Plymouth steamer ex-
press on July 1, whereby 81 lives were
lost. resulted in verdict that the de-
raiment of the train was due to the
high speed at which it was running,
contrary to the companys orders.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
USES SHIRT TO HANG HIMSELF
Wife Murderer Takes His Life in Cell
at Windsor. Ont.

Windsor Ont. July 17.-Christopher
Spindleman. cigar maker, who shot
and killed his wife last Saturday, hang
ed himself early today in his cell in
the Jail at Sandwich with his shirt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
Hail Ruins Corn in Iowa.

Webster City, Iowa, July IA hail
storm yesterday afternoon ruined the
corn in a strip of land 10 long by half
a mile wide west of here The great
est damage was near Border Plains.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
Would Prosecute PAPER TRUST.

Springfield, ILL.,. July 17.-(Special)
"A committee from the Inland Press
association is here to ask Attorney
General Stead to proceed against the
print paper combine
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
Central Illinois Golf Tourney.

Galesburg, ILL.,, July 1.-THE Central
Illinois golf tournament with Cham
paign, Decatur. Quincy. Peoria. Bloom
ington. Jacksonville. Springfield and
Galesburg represented. opened here to-
daV
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
FILES BILL. FOR A DIVORCE
Mrs. Olive M. Gibson Charges Hus-
band, Henry Gibson with Desertion.

Mrs. Olive NJ. Gibson of this city.
through her solicitor. II. NJ. McOaskrin,
has filed bill for divorce in the cir
cult court against her husband, Henry
Gibson. She charges desertion Jan.
IA. 1902. They were married Sept. IA,
1901
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
Enters Race for Governor.

Madison, Wis, July 17.-John A.
Aylward of Madison, has announced
himself as a candidate for governor on
the democratic ticket.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
Clinton Boy Drowned.

Eddie Monahan. 14-year-old Clinton
boy, was drowned In the Mississippi
river at that place Sunday. The body
was recovered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
Troops and Police in
Russia Desire Lib
erty.
EVEN COSSACKS FAIL
Agrarian Troubles Increase.
Peasants Burning Private
Estates.

st. Petersburg, July 1.-THE daily
budget of revolutionary Outrages and
agrarian disorders is larger than usual
today. In many places peasants are
wantonly applying the torch to the es-
tates belonging to the crown and to
private forests.
Considerable alarm has been caused
by the inauguration of the strike of the
police here. In two districts of the
capital today the policemen refused to
appear for duty. The strike is ostens-
IDLY based on economic reasons. but
the authorities declare it is inspired
by agitators.
Whole Regiment MutinIed.
st. Petersburg. July 1.-THE mutiny
of an entire regiment of troops in the
fortress of st. Peter and st. Paul, the
celebrated citadel and prison. in the
heart of the capital and across the
river from the winter palace, created
CONSERVATION in official circles. Every
effort is being made to prevent the
particulars from becoming public.
1t is only known that two soldiers
refused to obey the orders of an Off
Ger. When he threatened them with
arrest they raised a cry of alarm. AL
most Immediately the entire regiment
to which the two men belonged came
to their support.
Court Investigating.
1t is not known what the situation
is inside the fortress. although it is
known a special military court is in
vestigating the mutiny.
On top of this comes the admission
that the war department has been
to disband several battal-
ions of Cossacks because of their re-
fusal to obey orders.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-17
Ex-President Dead.

Buenos Ayres, July 17.-Dr Carlos
Pelligrini. former president of Argen-
tina, is dead.