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Barton County democrat., 1907-10-18

The Congregation church social
at the home of Mr.. aud Mrs. W.
E. Stoke Tuesday evening was a
grand scucess. There we're pro-
badly more people in attendance
than have been at a church social
for a long time the evening was as
desirable as it could be, the sup
per was of the finest and enjoyed
by.all. The cash receipts we're
very satisfactory being about
$4,000 net to the church. Socials
like this tend to promote friend
ship. good will and happiness
among our people. Mr.. and Mrs.
Stoke are to be congratulated for
their very successful manage
ment.
Barton County democrat., 1907-10-18

circles.
Dave Murphy was over from
Hoisington.
Charles Leschesky is home for
several days visit.
Rev. MeImaker went to Nc
Pherson Sunday on business.
Geo. Helm the Hardware man
of Ellinwood visited here Mon
day.
Rev. A. Sims of Sterling
preached at the A. NJ. E. Church
Sunday.
Billy Cone is down from the
west on a visit with friends and
relatives.
DR.. Morrison went to Bunker
Hill Tuesday called here to attend
Mrs. Mahoney.
Ed. Clark went to Garden City
Monday on business and for a
visit with relatives.
H. T. Nicolay left for Watonga
Sunday for several weeks visit
with relatives and friends.
j. Geo. BrinkmaH left for Kan.
sas City and the east Sunday
evening for few days visit.
Chas. Morrison went to Sears
Monday evening. They are hav-
ing a hard time getting hands to
work on the bridges.
A. H. Baker and two sons, NJ.
W. and j. NJ. of Hoisington went
to Commanche county Monday
evening to look after their farms.
Jacob Alefs and son Dan left
for Kansas City and other eastern
points Sunday evening.
Marriage license issued Oct. 12
1907. Elmer Odell Great Bend
age "a, Susie Meyer Great Bend
age %.
Bert Barnett of Dodge City and
Chalk Beason and several other
people from out that way stopped
over Monday evening on their
way 10 the Shrine meeting at
Salina.
Geo. Finnup of Garden City
the Sugar Beet man says that the
beets are better for stock than
alfalfa and that stock will eat the
beet tops in preference to alfalfa
even if the tops are black and
have lain in the field for weeks.
Ar. + lnup is a large stock raiser
and leeds Sugar beets to all kind
of stock and the result has been
better than could have been pos
sibly realized. a few years ago,
He SAYS that the value OF beets a:
a feed for stock will be a greater
surprise than was Alfalfa a few
years ago.
Barton County democrat., 1907-10-18
IS KILLED; Many INJURED.
Wreck on an English Railway Kills and
Injuries Many People.

Shrewsbury. Eng. Oct. 15.-
A passenger train was derailed
near here today. and sixteen per-
sons. inc luding ten passengers,
were killed outright. while a
large number of others received
more.or less serious iniur les.
Barton County democrat., 1907-10-18

G. P. Ayers made a shipment
of fat hogs to Hutchinson the
other day that caught the top of
the market and netted their raiser
a nice little sum There we're
sixty three hogs in the lot and
they averaged 27l pounds.
Barton County democrat., 1907-10-18
What is Worth Having is Worth Advertising For
JOhnsoR-GrIuell.

Miss Maude Mae johnson and
Mr.. Robert Martin Grizzell were
united in marriage at the home Of
the BRIDES mother, Mrs. Lillian
johnson. 1912 Morton street.
Great Bend. Kansas, October 16
1907 at 80 p. NJ.
The guests we're received by
Mrs. R. A. Ewalt, and we're
waited on by misses Martha
Lindas and Fannie johnson.
Punch was served by Miss Lizzie
Komarek. Miss Clara Maude
Bixler sang, Love Me and The
World is Mine"
At six thirty to the strains OF
Lohengrin's wedding march.
played BY Miss Lenora Grizzell,
the bridal party entered the aisle
formed by ribbon girls, Misses
Breeder aud johnson. The
simple vet impressive ceremony
was.: performed by Rev. R. L.
Selle under a curtain of smilax
and pink and white carnations.
The bride was beautifully gowned
in white French organdie trim,
med with Mechlin lace. Her
boquet was roses. The groom
was dressed in black.
Pink and white was the color
scheme carried cut in the dining
room decorations. also in the
dainty refreshments. Those
assisting in serving were Mrs. H.
E. Lindas, Mrs. A. j. Mcdonald,
Misses Breeden, Shafer and
johnson.
The bride and groom left that
evening on Santa Fe No. 5 for an
extended trip through the east.
The out of town goests we're:
Mrs. W. T. Kendall. of Hutchin-
son, Mrs. Addie Grizell and the
Misses GrizeIl of Clafin. Mr..
Emery Grizell, Miss Gertrude
Grizell and Mrs. Chester Grizell
of Manhattan, Miss Carrie Grizell
and Mr.. FanB Grizell of CaIfin.
Mrs. Knoel of Bushton, Miss
Clara Maude Bixler of Marion.
and Mr.. Emery Grizell of Clafin.
About one hundred guests wit
messed the ceremony, and many
beautiful presents were received.
Barton County democrat., 1907-10-18
farmers Institute Boy Corn Growing Contest

The Barton County Farmers
Institute will be held this year on
Tuesday..and Wednesday, Noyem-
ber 10 and.2O in the court house,
Great Bend. Kas. Prof. Miller
the Agricultural College and Mrs.
Calvin will be the principal speak
ers atthe Tuesday meeting and on
Wednesday. Prof. Wheeler. state
dairy commissioner and Mr.. Ken
dali will address the meeting. A
big attendance of farmers is ex-
pected and desired. In connec.
tiol with this meeting matters
pertaining TO the boys corn grow
ing contest, in which about GO
boys over.the county have taken
part, will... be taken I'D and the
corn raised BY the boys will be
ildged. 1t is probable that the
five boys,,who have raised the best
corn thi summer will be taken to
Manhattan free of charge this
year to attend the midwinter
short term of school for stock and
crop Judging.
Every boy is expected to bring
inlO of thebest ears samples of
the corn raised by hims elf,
whether it is good or bad. All
samples of'corn must be brought
in by 10 o'clock, Tuesday morn
ing.
Barton County democrat., 1907-10-18
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.


in town Tuesday.
S. K. Thomas Of ElIinwood was
a visitor Tuesday.
Frank Saver of Ileizer was
here Tuesday on business.
John Mason Of Seward was
here Wednesday on business.
John Harper of Hutchinson
was here Tuesday on business.
Will White of near Olmitz, was
in town Tuesday on business.
Peter Thul has sold out at
ClaAin aud visited here Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. B. Worden of
Albert we're shoppers and visitors
Tuesday.
n. E. Tiudale of north Home
stead was here Monday on his
way to Kiowa.
Don Porter was here Monday
visiting his brother Frank and
other friends.
Bud Weathers was hauling out
lumber for a new corn crib on
Geo. Elliotts place.
A. B. Riddle and Bob Massie
returned Tuesday from a few
days visit at Winfield o
Miss Gaggelman is helping in
the Millinery department. at
Lundblade & Bolingers.
Howard Torrance and DR..
Speers were up from Ellinwood
Tuesday morning in the Drs. buz
wagon.
Mrs. James Pierce of Newton
left for home Tuesday.after a visit
here with Mrs. Frank Kramer
and other friends.
Mrs. Carson went to Topeka
Monday after an extended visit
here with her sons Eli and Clyde
ana their families.
j. I. Kinner and wife of Ohio
are here visiting Mr.. Miller and
family of the Sd ward. Also L.
B. Coss of Buffalo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chamberlain left
on Tuesday for a visit at Fre-
donia Kansas before returning to
their home at Cimarron.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. j. Remmert
of Liberty left Tuesday for Mr..
Remerts, old home at Norborne
Missouri for a visit with relatives
and friends.
c. Y. Marker is building a new
house in the east 4th ward. Geo.
Tabler is doing the carpenter
work and j. P. Sloniger the plas-
tering.
Lew Cooper will move to his
old home in southeast 4th ward,
anda Mr.. Hart and family will
occupy the premises recently sold
to Arthur Taylor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Gardner
left on Tuesday morning for Dal.
las, Texas, and will attend the
State Fair there. They will visit
in several cities Of the south be-,
fore returning home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Max Shafer will
leave for Durango Mexico soon to
look at a tract of land that Mr..
Shafer expects to buy. Mr.. and
Mrs. Shafer will spend the winter
at San Antonio Texas.
Harry Stauffer and Delbert
Tucker started Monday for an
overland trip to Cimarron and
Garden City, for little outing.
They will 90 by way of Macks-
vile and Belpre, and return via
Dodge City.
Miss Clara K ramer entertained
Monday evening for Miss Iris
Pierce of Newton splendid re-
freshments were served, cards
were plsyed and a general good
time enjoyed. These present
were Misses Iris Pierce, NJ Mayme
Bartels, Lois Sans. Carrie Crilly.
| Bertha Clark. Grace Hayss
Ill.,. Etko~k lat 1o-.
Barton County democrat., 1907-10-18

OuIOWSUutys GuR.s OC1' lO'
A passenger train was deraileC
near here today. and sixteen per
sons. inc luding ten passengers
were killed outright. while a
large number of others received
more'or less serious injur les.
Assessors Cannot Examine Books In Kansa'
Banks.
In letters to Governor HocE
bankers of the State have expires
sed alarm over the new tax law,
fearing that it will authorize the
assessors to examine the books Of
banks to find out the amounts ,ot
deposits and thus drive depositors
out of the State with their money
This situation is not the..true one
according..to letters that are be
ing sent out by the State Tax
Commission.
These letters received from
bankers By Governor Hoch have
been turned over to the Tax
Commission and the latter is an.
Swering them. In an answer to
one of these letters sent out yes
terday the commission sets fort
its position on the matter Il
holds that the assessor can not ex
anime any bank books. but must
get his information entirely from
the depositor.
A COPY of this Letter follows:
Dear Sir: Your letter of the
3rd inst. to Governor Hoch : has
been referred to the Tax Commits.
sion for answer.
The commission is of the opin-
ion that you are unduly alarmed
about the..possible bad effects up
on banks of the tax law of 1907.
There is not the least reason why
any depositor should withdraw
his money from a bank in so far
as taxation is concerned. Section
81 of the law reads: No tax
commissioner assessor or deputy
assessor shall have the power tc
compel the production of tht
books Of any bank or to examine
the same; nor shall any officer of
any bank be compelled to testify
as to the contents of any of the
records of such book or produce
the same for the purpose Of ex
animation in any matter relating
to assessment or taxation.
1t will be seen from this thai
no taxing officer has authority to
get from a bank any information
whatever concerning the business
of its depositors.
1t is true that the law requires
assessed oersons to return fol
taxation their money whether OF
hand or on deposit and also their
credits. but the law presumes tha
the owner of..such classes of pro.
perty will himself list them. NJ
owner of such property can evade
his just obligation to contribute hi
share to he support of the Stat,
government and the municipal
subdivisions of which he is a citl
zen without violating the law. Il
will do him no good to deposit hi
money outside the State or to in
vest in foreign securities. as the
law of this State taxes his proper
ty just the same and while the as.
SCISSOR can get no information
from the bank or any Of it
officers, yet be can put the assess
ed person under oath aud can alst
take the sworn testimony of al
persons other than bank officer
who are supposed have knowledge
upon the subject.
By order of the Tax Commits
sion.
Very truly yours,
John Smith. Secretary.
Barton County democrat., 1907-10-18
AFTER THE JOPLIN DYNAnITERs.
Police Arrest Five Persons Whom They
Say Wrecked the Newspaper Office.

Joplin, No., Oct. 15.-Five
persons who are..suspected of hav-
ing dynamited Joplin News
Herald plant on the night of
September 18th. re.arrested at
two thirty this morning.
They are Minnie St. Claire.
Charles Smith, W. S. Martin,
Bessie Ream aud and Hazel Ray,
alias Hazel Reed. The arrests
were made at the house of the st.
Claire woman, and according to
the officers, the evidence against
them is very strong. Minnie st.
Claire formerly conducted a re-
sort in Joplin, and all those ar
rested are we'll known in police
circles.
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Majestic.

Rose Melville, as Sis Hopkins" who Is
making her eighth appearance in this city,
and which is said to be her last played to
standing room house last night at the
Majestic Theater. Miss Melville, although
playing the leading role in this comedy for
SO many years, has not lost any of her
popularity, and she again demonstrated last
night that she has few equals, If any, in
the role she SO cleverly interprets. The
play of Sis Hopkins never grows old.
Others come and go, but when this perform
ance is advertised for presentation at
local theater it is always patronized by
standing room-only houses. The success Of
the play Is due to the homely life like char
acters which are produced, and particularly
to the quaint devotion of Sis and the I'M
comfortable Obadiah Odlum. the under
takers assistant, who predicts tire coming
to an end of the world, and advises all to
purchase collins. The ever-popular saying
of Sis There amt no use doing nothin'
for nobody what never did nothin for YOU"
was greeted with hearty applause. Elsie
Mackay, Ma Hopkins; Frank c. Hart
well. as Pa Hopkins and Frank Minzey.
as Ridy Scarborough portrayed their parts
as in times past. Others in the cast were
Fred Eckhart, Addison Vibert; Katherin
Marley, Parthelia Peckover; Gilbert
Fitzgerald, the foot bail player, and Fay
Lewis, Grace Kimball and Mary Atheling,
the seminary scholars.
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METROPOLIS VIEW SYNDICATE.
Equity Proceedings Compromised and
Decree Signed.

The equity proceeding involving the estate
Of the late William o. Denison and the
affairs of the Metropolis View Syndicate
has been compromised and decree signed
by Justice Gould, presiding in Equity Court
No. 2, ratifying and confirming the agree
ment of compromise.
Warren w. Foster and number of other
shareholders of the syndicate filed suit last
November shortly after the death of Mrs.
Georgia B. Denison, the widow and ex
ecutrix of Mr.. Denison, for the appointment
of receivers and an accounting of William
o. Denisons trusteeship of the syndicate.
The terms of the agreement, 1t Is under
stood, require Mrs. Denison to waive all
claims on behalf of her husbands estate
against the Metropolis View Syndicate for
money advanced by Mr.. Denison during his
lifetime; to turn over to Paul E. Sleman
and Warren w. Foster, receivers for the
benefit of the shareholders of the syndicate,
fifteen and one-half shares of syndicate
stock of the par value of $1,000 each, and
to pay the compliments counsel a fee of
So, 600.
Mrs. Denison Is also by the decree di-
rected to convey any interest she may have
in the syndicate property, but is allowed
to have lots and 8, block IL, Metropolis
View, reconveyed to her free of encum-
brance.
Attorneys Stanton c. Peelle and Paul E.
Sleman represented the shareholders, and
Attorneys j.. ]. Darlington and Irwin B.
Linton appeared for Mrs. Denison.
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BelaSco.

"Raff1es, the Amateur Cracksman," the
Arden Stock Companys Offering for the
third week of its season, went with spirit
and swing at the first performance last
evening. The fact that the play has been
produced in Washington by Kyrle Bellew
and his company on several occasions, and
that considerable part of the Washington
theater-g going public has had a chance to
witness its presentation, did not AFFECT in
any measure the interest and enthusiasm
in the efforts of Mr.. Arden and his clever
company. MIR. Arden is distinctly good in
the title role, and this, too, can be coupled
with the statement that his Interpretation
of the role differs quite materially from
that given by Mr.. Bellew, the latter laying
greater stress than does Mr.. Arden on the
mental faint that twists and warps the
otherwise normal and even delightful char
acter of the craftsman. The members of
the supporting company appeared to good
advantage despite their comparatively small
roles. Edward Ellis vas excellent Capt.
Bedford, handicapped as he was by COM
parison with Holland, and he shared with
the star in the honors of the evening. Miss
Crystal Herue was refreshingly sweet as
Gwendolyn and the other members of the
cast entirely acceptable.
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Chase's.

The closing week of the local vaudeville
season at Chase's was inaugurated yes
terday with a very attractive bill, one that
will keep vaudeville performances well in
favor until the orchestra plays the overture
for the opening in the fall. Mr. Chase has
explained in previous editions Of The Star
his reason for closing his house much ear
lier than In former years. The fact that
this was the last week drew one of the
largest audiences Of the season. The at
tendance throughout the season has been
probably the largest, which indicates that
the popularity of the playhouse is growing
each year. Grace Hazard formerly with
"F'lorodora" and Babes in Toyland" is
the feature of the bill. appearing In her
original sketch. Five Feet of Comic
Opera" Little Hip was most likely the
second point Of interest on the bill. He is
the smallest and youngest performing ele-
plants in the world. He delighted every one
for the full time he was before the audience
The younger set particularly seemed to en-
Joy his performances more than any Of
the other numbers. The remainder of the
program was very good. and came in for
considerable applause. The other acts are
Billy CASTOR and Ethel Green. in bits Of
musical comedy; the two comical tricksters
Martini and Maximillian: Jack Gardner in
songs; the Kita-Banzai troupe Of acrobats;
Emmett Dewey and Company. In a preten-
tious sketch called "In Dreamland." and
the vitagraph.
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THE TIL EAT E R.
Columbia,

''Bruvver Jims Baby" dramatic YER
sion of the novel by Philip Verril Mighels,
had its initial performance at the Column
bia Theater last night. The play was well
received by an audience which made up In
enthusiasm what 1t lacked In numbers. The
piece is full of pathos and delightfully."- in
terpolated with excellent comedy. The
author has laid his scene in a small town
of Nevada, where he was born and reared.
He has taken the love of childhood as his
theme. "Bruvver JIM rest-loving miner,
finds white baby among the Indians. His
love for him grows until It exceeds every
hope and ambition of his life. and is
equaled only by that Of Miss Doc, one OF
the very few good women Of the village.
She herself had lost child. Being on the
order of melodramaS, desperate character
was depicted in Parky, a gambler. Know
ing (the baby having been taken sick) that
Jim would not leave his house at any price,
he resolves to Jump the sood.he rnriee
however, by 300 of 1.-The boys" who pro-
coed to work the claim In Jims absence,
thus preserving his ownership. But they
are not content with this. They have been
offended, and therefore post a notice giving
all ''desprit karactors' full permission 10
leave town. locket, found on the child,
discloses the fact that he is Miss DOCS
child, not dead but stolen by the Indians.
She takes him, but Bruvver Jim asserts
that him an little skizzigs kinder goes to-
gether," and the curtain tableau is easily
OWNED.
The character OF BruvVer Jim is por-
trayed by Wilton Lackaye, who gives to 1t
all necessary color and feeling. Charlotte
Walker, as Kitty Floyd. won much APP
plause Her role was that of vivaciouS
western ingenue. A lion-share of the honors
of the performance fell to Hilda Spong,
who. Miss Doc, played an emotional part
most acccptably. Mr.. Walter Howe, as
Hobb. a renegade. did good work, and
proceed at home in the role. Arthur Sprague
assumed the character of Parkey in the
true stage-villain style. 1t may be safely
said that every member in the cast, despite
some unflmiiarty with their lines, made an
excellent Impression. Notwithstanding some
of the Crudeness of new play, the hrst
performance was well rounded and at
fCrded much interest and amusement.
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Open Air Services.

The Central Union Mission gospel wagon
services were largely attended Sunday.
Key. Lukens of Philadelphia spoke at the
afternoon meeting at LIST and NJ streets
southwest, Or. @. W. King OF Dumbarton
Methodist Episcopal Church made the ad-
dress at Market space, basing his remarks
on the words of Paul: Il was not disobe-
dent unto the heavenly vision" The serv-
ice in the auditorium at S o'clock was espe-
Clally attractive by reason of the instru-
mental music furnished by the orchestra of
htteen pieces under the direction of Mr. F.
&. Grass. This feature of the Sabbath
evening service is greatly appreciated
DR. j. c. Fernald of the Calvary Baptist
Church presented Him who went about do.
Ing good as an example worthy of all imi-
t&tiun, urged his hearers to make life worth
living by an endeavor to left up the fallen,
impart courage 10 the respondent, impltnt
hope in the disconsolate and make the
world better by deeds of kindness, words Of
sympathy and a life worthy of emulation.
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METHODS OF TRAIN ROBBERS.
Graphic illustration in the Wild
West Exhibition.

An exciting scene to be presented here
with Buffalo Bits Wild West will be the
great train hold-up. in which the methods
employed by train robbers will be Illus
trated in minute detail. Furthermore, the
details Of bandit hunting will be fully
shown. Ever since the Union Pacific rail-
road stretched its tracks westward to con-
meet with the shores OF the Pacific ocean
train robberies have been a menace to life
and property. The problem Of effectually
coping with these desperadoes had long
been unsolved until the Union Pacific COM
pany established posse Of bandit hunters.
equipped with a special car, and ready at
call to be transported to scene of depre-
dation.
After few experiences with the bandit
hunters train rObblng became so hazaroouS
that the lawless Westerner almost entirely
abandoned the occupation. Thus as pass
ing scene typical Of the development of the
hold-up. A practical engine drawing a
practical train forms the important factor
in the hold-up. The methods of the train
robber are realistically depicted, and as a
climax to the scene the bandit hunters Of
the Union Pacific appear to visit retribu-
ton upon the desperadoes.
But the great train holdup is not the
only typical western scene which is shown
with Buffalo Bills exhibition. There will
be the Battle of Summit Springs" repro
ducing one Of the deciding conflicts in In
dian warfare, a battle in which Buffalo
Bill took part. There will be a realistic at
tack upon emigrant train and there will
be "a Holiday at TIE Ranch" which will
depict scenes of ranch life and will show
the pastimes of the plainsmen when they
take a day off,
Contrasted with the scene of revelry will
come an Indian attack upon the pleasure
seekers, and one Of the many scenes of
brutal Indian treachery, which made the
plainsman's life of constant peril, will
be re-enacted. There will be other equally
interesting features presented, making Buff
falo Bills Wild West entertainment Of
exceptional interest.
The Washington dates Of exhibition for
the Wild West have been fixed for May 81
and June l. the usual show grounds,
18th and II streets northeast.
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EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fort Monroe. Norfolk and jamestown
every evening at $50. and on even dates
In May at 500 am.
Electric trains from 18th street and Penn
sylvauia. avenue for Mount Vernon hourly,
10 am. to pm. Arlington and AleXan-
dria every twenty minutes.
Cars from station at Aqueduct bridge for
Arlington. Fort Myer and Falls CHI ch half
hourly.
Ferry steamer Lackawanna to Alexandria
every hour and a half from a m. to p m.
Steamer Charles Manchester to Mount
Vernon leaves Tth street wharf at 10 am
and / 40 pm.
Great Falls. electrical illumination, mu-
sic and dancing afternoon and night. cars
leave Great Falls and Old Dominion rail-
road, Seth and NJ streets.
For kcnsington, electric cars from 18th
street and New York avenue every fifteen
minutes.
For Chesapeake Beach trains leave Dis
trict line station 9:2j and / m, 30 $40,
rs and $40 pm.