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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-25

II there Is . chapter anywhere in
the book Of nature that justffes hui.
man society in lsttsng one man SO
manipulate the ground that he can sit
down In idleness md live on the fruits
Of another maHfs labor. We would
thank some one to point out that
chapter. We coAAsnd that nature has
never written sud- Q chapter. Greed
wrote It in the lsws; selnshness sanc'
lions 1t; justice must repeal IT.
Farmers Journal
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-25

Chairman Dolley Of the Republi-
can State Central Committee ap-
preciating the existing conditions
in Kansas made a hurried flight to
Chicago last week and brought
back the news that Judge Taft will
make a flight through Kansas on a
special train during the first week
In October. OF course, some one viii
be compelled to foot the bills, hire
the special train and pay the expens
es Of the party, but desperate con
ditions require desperate means, and
Speaker Cannon says, "An He'll cant
save the state"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-25

Another state election has been
held and the Republicans are point
ing to the result as a victory for
the G. o. P. Maine is the state in
which this latest Republican vic
tory" was won and over which thsr
Is so much rejoicing inthe Republi-
can camp. Yes, Maine went Repub.
Acan as 1t has for years, but by
greatly reduced majority. The Re
publican majority in Maine In 1904
was 1882 and the majority this
year was 1884. In 1904 the Democra
ic ticket in Maine received 46,71i
votes: This year the ticket received
61,S1s, a gain Of 14,S04, while the Re
publican ticket shows a loss Of GA
24S votes.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-25

r. H. Murphy has become the own
or of block "a and the west half of
block 49,, known as the Flack prop
erty in the A. v. T. Cos addition.
This Is a nice piece Of valuable prop
erty and has a good roomy residenc
house on It. Fred Walker, In exchal
for this, gets a $50 acre farm in
Rush county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-25
Be Ready for Your Luck.

The mistake which the generality Of
people make 10 In not being ready for
their luck when It comes. While they
ore still considering its possibilities,
Il 10 up the chimney and down the
ne1t street The really lucky people
are those who lie in wait for their
luck and seize II, and cling To II till
the moment when the sleeping Furies
awake and, hurting themselves on
them, snatch II out Of their hand. To
toy with their luck, as 20 many peo.
pie do, to treat It as II It were some
thing that could wait till tomorrow, ID
10 court inevitable isaster.-woman'l
Afe.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-25

Our brethren u Oklahoma are en-
6eavoring to enact such Legislation c.
will help to make Il easy Tor svery In
dustrious man 10 secure a reasonable
portion Of this eaFth's surface on
which to build q home and maintain
bis family and toIaake II hard for any
individual to hole control Of q large
area for the purppss Of collecting tn
butte OF his felloe man.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-25

Don't let the 81 set on that day in
which you have r done something TO
fight the impler Mt trust. This 10
,sst done by taxi 3 care Of the tools
and implements ksu now have on
hand. Put EN- IN ~ shelter from sun
and rain and w Der paint from the
winds.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-25

Ovid Butler has been elected cap
tain Of the A. o. U. w. degree team,
and viii at -oncebegn drilling the
members for the winter work, which
they expect will be considerable.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-25

Remember When you are looking for
something in thu Union to criticiss
that every membef Of the Union Is not
q Union man, fos IN the twelve was
ct least one man Who was not Of the
apostolic faith. PM out the men wha
are making the Ubion what 1t Is whsl
you want a sam2
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-25

In the newspaper controversy be-
tween Mr.. Bryan and Mr. TAFT last
week, the former handed the latter
such hot ones that he, Taft, cried
enough and quit.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-25

G. N. Moses has gone to Oklahoma
on some business connected with
the proposed north and south road
which has been quietly assuming
shape In this locality for some time.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-25

Mrs. Joe Meyer came near having
an accident last Saturday on her
way to town by having a collision
with J. Meyer and his automobile.
We are told no serious damage re-
suited.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-25

Nobody has q Hssrs imperative duty
than that Of being good-natured, cheer
ful and nelpful 10 tAsss whom fortune
has not been kiaa. II IL q misfortune
for any one to hare the habit Of being
gloomy or ill-ns4aysd. and this Ii Q
sort Of unfortunate who needs much
help.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-25

The valuable mDnsrs that is washed
away from almost every farm in this
country Is worth More than all the
''manufac" fertilizers bought This
sort OF fertilizer hte not only the plant
nutnment in II, b 4 At the same time
X has the quality II opening up and
icosening the soil Save oil the drop
pings. -
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-25
pioneer Stafford County.

FlOUCST 0hatts Wv ~
Mrs. Bulger and Mrs. Tom McGnty
have been very Ill, and are no better.
John Fullerton Of Garden City who
has been here visiting his brother,
Arch, returned home last week.
DR.. Morrison has had new siding an
roofing put on his house in this VI
entity.
Harper, Ezra and Mary Strickler at
tended the State fair last week and
visited friends near Hutchinson.
Walter Broadbooks and Miss Glady
Wycoff were united In marriage a
week ago Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Smith are
having their house furnished and ex.
pect to have some papering done
this week.
Making hay and getting ready for
wheat sowing is the order Of the day
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-25

G.. W. Smith is the new clerk with
the Crescent grocery. He is a thor
ough grocery man and pleasant gen
tleman and will make a success here.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-25

Mrs. Geo. Downey Of the south side
was In town today with a load Of
sweet potatoes. They were a good
crop this year and Mrs. Downey has
been getting good prices for them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-25

Snap Shots" the home talent en-
tertainment at the opera house last
week for the benefit Of the library,
was well attended and a success in
every way.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-25
Marriage Licenses

Sept. 15-James A. Mckee, Oklaho-
ma, age 50, Ellen ] McCracken, Great
Bend, age 80. Married by Probate
Judge William Torrey, Sept. 10.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-25

Let the horse eat al the dirt hs
wants. 1t Is Osd for him. occS
sionally throw Q chunk Of turf into
the feed boz.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-25

Mr.. and Mrs. viii Wittig are here
from Denver for visit with Andy
Mayer and family and other relatives.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-25

J. ]. Moran, the real estate man
visited at his old home, Lacrosse on
Wednesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-25

Sept. 16-Henry Orth, Claflin, age 80
Margareta Finnin, Claflin, age 20.
Married by Rev. Father T. j. O'Sul-
Ivan, Sept. o.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-25

Sept. 16-Oscar NJ. Frazier, Great
Bend, age %; Ola Johnson, Great
Bend, age %. Married by Rev. r.
L. Selle, Sept. 16.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-25

Sept. 17-Francis E. Toms. Colorado
Springs, age 50; Kate Kennedy, Lar
ned. Married by Rev. R. L. Selle,
Sept. II.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-25
Innocencs.

The cat had Just eaten the canary.
Il hated to eat the foolish thing"
remarked the cat but whsn . bird
brsaks out Of it, cage and fiss down
yeur throat what can you dor
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-25
Curiosity.

Mr.. stubb-Yes. Maria 70 years 10
supposed to elapse between the third
and fourth acts. :
An. stuhb-De tall Then We must
certainly stay. %
Mr.. stubb-Ah, you are interested
in the playi ~.
Mn. stulb-Yss: l want 10 ZEE the
change IN the style Of hat the heroine
wsarR
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-25

Fritz Dumkow was a visitor from
the west side Tuesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-25

!. Teddy Balm was a visitor from Al
bert Wednesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-25

Fur humble foN IN poultry paint the
corn literally win tincturs Of iodine
iaily for . week. II this 10 done In
The early stages Ne corn caa -
urssd.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-25

John Nhly was a visitor from Loga
township last Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-25

Eppstein says he has no use for I
backing brush.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-25

Chef Cutter is home from Denver.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-25

Fred W. Simpson, Great Bend, age
%. Viola Dawson, Great Bend, age
81. Married at the home Of the bride
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Dawson
Of South Bend township. Sept. % BY
Rev. Afford Of the Christian church.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-25

OAsTORfA.
BssusA. I'm Kid ya Ian AlMr Datt
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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-25

Sept. 19-John W. Kreutziger, Great
Bend, age 80; Sophia Christensen
Canton, age 81. Married by Rev. V
Durham at Canton, Sept. 18th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-25
Furniture, Carpets, Rugs

VXTE are now better
" preparedthane v-
er 10 serve the
people Of this territory
with all the latest styles
in Furniture Of all deScrip-
lions, Rugs, Carpets, etc.
We are receiving large
invoices of new goods ev.
cry day.. and when the
time comes for you to
purchase anything In our
line, here is where you
will save money to do the
buying.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-09-25

Making hay and getting ready for
wheat sowing is the order Of the day,
The daily Alaskan., 1908-07-25
WHAT BASE BALL TEAM
 WE WILL HAVE NOW

w. NJ. Leslie Is In receipt of the very cheerful news that his wife, who has been down at Carthage, Mo-, con ductiug suit against her brother to recover a matter Of hall million dol lars, has won the suit. Something of the story has been told. Mrs. Leslie was heir to one-Gtth interest in an estate left by her father, Washington Cartor The estate consisted Of land near Webb City, Mo, Mrs. Leslie left that section about I3 years ago
 Two sears ago, while tn Skagway, she received a proposition tom her brother to sell the laud-hrs ropresen- tauons being chat it was O! small value, Upon these representations she acceps- ed his proposal and sold tho land to him for consideration Of S5,OOO
 Later she learned that she had been deceived and that, on account Of min eral discoveries on the land, it had be, come worry valuable and was so at the time she sold It and that thIs was known to her brother. Shc immediately rec turned Co Missouri where she had to be shown, Suit was brought and the court has set the sale asdc and Mrs. Leslie so comes into possession oi the laud, which, as stated, is conservativcly valued at S5OO,OOO. "Bu" says bo is pleased at che news. Well, rather
The daily Alaskan., 1908-07-25
A SWEEPING STATEMENT

The Nome Industrial Worker wires The Alaskan today as follows: "Calc supporters have endorsed Joseph ChIl- berg. No chance for wlokorsham, Cum, Roman or Corson here. What Is tho outlook for Chnberg In Southeast ern Alaska?"
 This bears the mark of enthusiasm for Joseph ChIlberg to say the least whoever Joseph Chi,berg is, As to bis chances, they resemble the father Of the boy who stood on the butning deck, at che time the boy stood there. "IIis chances. Where are they?"
The daily Alaskan., 1908-07-25
w. P. MILLS
 IS DEAD

w. r, Mills died at SitEa, hts home, on Tuesday last, aged 7j years. He came to Sitka twenty-iour years ago and established the business now car ried on by the w. P. Mills company He is survived by Q son and daughter. Mir. Mills was 0 native Of Massachusetts and had been promI- ueut in Alaskan affairs. His remains were buried at SitlSa.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-07-25
TW0 BOATS
 ARRIVE TODAY

The P. c. ss City Of Seattle arrived up this afternoon bringing 2l pa'se0- gers ioc this point and so round trip pers, An excursion train was run 10 the summit leaving at o'clock and carry lup most Of the tourists. The c, ?, R, ss Princess May arrived up a,3 o'clock this afternoon bringing 70 passengers 10th boats will sail this evening.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-07-25
CANNERY CASES
 G0 OVER

R. A. Leonard, manager of the Go. umbia canuery at Hsines, was to have been arraiRned this afternoon on the charge Of violating the fish trap law but 10 was decided that this and all the cannery cases should Goover until Mon day The case Of Walter Dean, for larceny committed at Douglrs was on trial this afternoon.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-07-25

Joe Curry, plumber and stoamitter who hl, been In the city for some months has opened up shop on his own account ou Fifth auenue. Mir. Cur.ry was formerly of San Francisco
The daily Alaskan., 1908-07-25
AL KAUFMAN
 IS CHAMPION
 -..F
(By United PreSs.)

Los Angeles, July 25-Al Kaufman, last night knocked cut Battling John son at the end in the seventh of what was to have been twenty round con- test. This makes Kaufman the heavy weight champion.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-07-25
(By United Prsss.)

Bombay, July 25-The bloody strike of mill hands which has been on here for some time, today developed the most terrific struggle that has ever been witnessed in this city, growing out Of the labgr conditions. There arc
The daily Alaskan., 1908-07-25
G0V. HOGGATT COMING ID TOWN

Mayor Chris Sbea today received a wire from Governor Hoggatt announc- ing that he, the governor, will arrive in Skagway on the Jefferson, expected Monday-the governor land party" as the wire says. The governor says he is coming on official business.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-07-25
BLOODY RIOTS IN BOMBAY

twenty thousand Of the idle workmen and there have been outbreaks at frequent intervals for days. Today this great force concentrated in resist ance to the authorities and the results are horrible. The streets are red and running wIth bIood.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-07-25

Tho Fifth avenue hotel has plenty ui rooms today. Have several rooms with private bath, fl you are not suited with your room come and sec us. Rates tl and up.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-07-25
EASTERN STAR PIN LOST

Will the party who found an Eastern Star Pin last week kindly return to W. B. King and receive reward, or notify this office. % 90
The daily Alaskan., 1908-07-25
WANTS
 . NJ OFFICE
(By United Press.)

New York, July 25-William Ran dolph Hearst, makes the announce ment that he is not seeking any office at the hands of the Independence League, which is to hold its annual convention at Chicago next Tue'day.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-07-25

W. B. Gilmore, who Is connected with the Alaska bouudery survey, and is stopping at the Pulleu house.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-07-25
ID FIGHT AGAIN
 AT FRISCO
tBy United PressJ

S.n Frauci-cr July 25,-Plans are practically completed for a match be- tween Cans and Nelson Go be fought here Sep. mber 9.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-07-25
REVIEWS
 THE NAVY
(By Unhed Press.)

Quebec, July 25.-The Prince Of Wales today reviewed the assembled battleshlps. The crowds were rreatcr than yesterday.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-07-25

Deputy Marshal Arthur Shoup and wIio will sail for SitEa this evening on the City of Seattle,
The daily Alaskan., 1908-07-25

k, V, Booth Of Long Prairie, Min ', has written Co Marshal Shoup asking for information concerning c. R, Booth, who Is said to have disappeared from Hope City, Alaska, two years ago. The writer says he has written to Hope City but has not been able to learn anything definite concerning Booth.
 
 spirldon Chulik, the Indian boy Of Stka, who robbed the stores Of that town that he might have presents for his sweetheart. pleaded guilty thls morning and will be sentenced the first of next week.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-07-25

DrAughtIng outfit for sale cheap To first class condition. Apply at this office. 92-
The daily Alaskan., 1908-07-25

All the dclicacles Of the season al the Pack Train restaurant.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-07-25

Camp Haiues, No. l7, Of the Arctic Brotherhood will give a daOce at their hall this evening. Music will be fur. nished by the ?2nd Init. orchestra.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-07-25
TOWN TALK

Mrs. Paul Dickinson and daughter of Chicago, aUd Mrs. George R, Gard ner, of Dawson, arrived yesterday from whltehorse, enroute to Seattle, and arc at the Pulleu house.
  The Alaska ss Jefferson, left Seattle Thursday at a m. bound for this port, She will arrive Monday morning,
 
 The argument in the famous Dome creek case was concluded this morning and ls now Iu the hands Of the court for
The daily Alaskan., 1908-07-25
.H0GH DER KAISER
(Ry United Press.)

Berlin, July % The German auto has arrived here.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-07-25

Go to Tony Dotcro and try Bull Dog cigar. I'm
The daily Alaskan., 1908-07-25

Best meals iu whitehorse at Royal Cafe. [
The daily Alaskan., 1908-07-25

A large contingent of citizens Of sitka who have been here attending court sail for home on the City of Seattle They are Rev, Father Kashervaroir, George KostrometlnoiT, John Pansner. con, Mir, DarIno aod B, Hirst.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-07-25
NOW WHAT DO YOU THlNK or THIS?
(UnItod Press ToIograph.cabI0 sorvIo0)

IUnted
 San Diego, July 25-The wireless sta tion here today picked up a message from the Atlantic fleet, two thousand nine hun dred miles away.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-07-25
ANOTHER SCOOP FUR THE Il. P.
ASSOCIATED PRESS WENT WRONG AGAIN ON THE MARATHON RACE
tunIted Press reIearaph:cabIe servIoe.l

Seattle July 25-The associated press papers are hay ing hard time squeezing out of the story sent out by them yesterday to the effect that Dorando the Italian died at the end of the race as the result of eEeron The Um ed Press papers had clean scoop on the fact that Hayes the American, was declared the winner.
 London, July 25-Hayes the American, who won the Marathon race of over 26 miles, feels i'll effects from it. Dorando the Italian who dropped unconscious at the end of the run and who at first declared the winner says he remembers nothing after entering the home stretch On account of the terrific struggle it is doubtful if the Mara thon race will ever be again.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-07-25

Don't be bashiul, call for Bull Dog cigar at Tony Dortoro's.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-07-25
(By United PreOa.)

London, July 25,-Running like grey hounds Smithson of Portland, Ore won the no meter hurdle race. He
The daily Alaskan., 1908-07-25
IN THE LEAD

also lowered the record and will get gold medal,
 In the general record of the events in the great Olympic athletic contests the Americans stand lO9 to England's 66.
Hot Springs post., 1908-11-28

Free reading room at Heins'.
Hot Springs post., 1908-11-28
CoOIley Creek
 Looking Good

A. D. Williams who is in the city suffering from an injury received last week while working his ground on Cooney reports that creek and Killar- ney as having large number of men prospecting on all parts.
 Miller & Reynolds. who struck good pay on Killarney about month ago have as yet done but. little work in the hole where the pay is, but have been representing some ground belonging to them which adjoins the piece where the pay was struck. Several thaws have been taken cut of that hole, how ever, and the pay has held up as good as ever.
 Mir. Williams reports that on his ground, which is below discovery on Cooney, he e,and his partner, Mir. Floyd, are getting good prospects continually and he expects to crosseut the creek before the first ofthe year. Indications are getting better in each succeeding hole and he says he will not be sur prised if he lands on the pay in short time.
Hot Springs post., 1908-11-28

Some ten or twelve outfits arepros- pecting on upper Troublesome creek and vicinity.
 Good pay has been located on four different claims on Quail creek.
 Buck, Poland and Olsen got two moose on Tuesday last on Goose creek. The boys on Quail creek offered all kinds of money for meat, but were in- formed by the lucky hunters that it was not for sale.
 The road from Rampant to Quail is completed. It is twelve feet wide, Smith & Crockett, with three horses and 2s00 pounds, and Schraber, with four horses and 2700 pounds, made a trip over the route and report the road @ good one of easy grades, and had no complaint to make except that few small bridges were needed. MT. Smith said the trip was not as hard on his team as was his last trip to Eureka. Fourteen men were engaged in putting the road through, and completed it in four days.
 Maj. A. B. Ferguson and Capt: Don ovan have found pay on the bench on
Hot Springs post., 1908-11-28
High Pensions for
 Civil War Veterans

Poughkeepie, N. Y., Oct. 3O.-
 Fighting Bob" Evans, retired rear admiral of the United States navy, has declared himself as an advocate of higher pensions for civil war veterans. Recently he made characteristic speech at the unveiling of monument to the 156 New York Volunteer reg iment at Highland, opposite this city, in the cource of which he said:
 Be good to those old men who fought in the great war that our Union might be saved. Don't give them any. more month bounties. If you are going to starve the men who all but gave up their lives for you, it would
 be better to doit at once and not prolong the process day by day and year by year"
 In closing he said: If you give us battleships enough, I as- sure you that we will keep the peace if we have to fight for it. !"
Hot Springs post., 1908-11-28
New Grand Officers
 Of Arctic Brotherhood

prior the adjournment of the grand of the Arctic Brotherhood Victoria G. November the following off cers elected installed for the coming year:
 Grand Arctic Chief Clarence $. Hannum, of Camp Nome
 Grand Arctic Chief Thomas Bruce, of Camp Dawson
 Grand Vice Arctic Chief Stanley Scearce of Camp Dawson
 Grand Keeper of Nuggets Solly Spring of Camp Cleary banks
 Grand Arctic Trail Blazer Harry Leland of Camp Nome
 Recorder, Godfrey Cheaander, Camp Skag .'l **" Grand Arctic Chaplain Dr. Everett, of Camp Dawson.
 Grand Arctic Camp Cook H. H. Draper of Camp Skagway
 Grand Arcti TruseesCapt John Irving of Camp Skagway Paul Denhart Camp Nome More Craig Camp Dawson J. H. Rogers, of Camp Fairbanks After adjournment the greater number of the delegates left Victoria for Seattle where they took the laying foundation the Arctic Brotherhood building grounds Seattle selected the place for the next meeting of the grand camp in November, 1909. +%4