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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-05-08

They are all fatalists, if they te-
come infected with some contagious
disease they will lie down and calmly
await the coming Of death. They
are exactly OF the same disposition
regarding their means Of livelihood,
Hthey do not WORK they know that
some one else whom they know does,
and they can get all they want to eat
for nothing And so Il goes all the
time. 1t takes four servants TO do
the work that is usually done by one
good one 10 the United States, and il
you complain you will have none a,
all. They have their Castles, and
when you ask or tell one servant to
do some special work he or she is LA.
BILE 20 tell you that he cannot do il
on occount of it belonging to a caste
lower than the one TO which he be.
longs.
Clarence Z. Edwords.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-05-08

bT. EeNerS kttef. 4
Manila, P. L Oct. 3o-I have
spent some time investigating the
business opportunities Of the islands
and havs about cone to the conclds-
ion that it is a good place for an
Americana tosmake money in but a
poor place to live IN. There are so
many opportunities in the United
States that asenot taken advantage Of
that are equally as good as those in
the Philippines, that l could hardly
advise Americans to come to the is.
lands expecting to grow rich from the
vast opportunities. This is a wonder
full country, and the chances to make
money are numerous, but the disad.
vantages are so greatthat ! am sure
that the same energy expen ued in
any part Of the United Sta ties, espec-
tally IN the Pacific coast, would bring
better returns and would also bring
more peace Of mind. 81
In the first place the weather here
is something that few white people
Can stand for any length Of time. l
thave not seen a white woman since
came who can be said to be in good
health. The climate depletes their
systems to such an extent that they
become weak and debilated after be.
| ing here six months. After a year
they have to 60 away or pine away.
do not mean that no white woman
can live here and remain in good
health. but the fact that isolated in
stances of healthy women are pointed
out as refutation Of this, is but the
proof of the rule,
During the rainy season, aud this
season generally lasts fully seven
months cut Of the year, and it is al.
most impossible to have anything a.
bout the place in fit condition to wear
Clothing Els damp and the awful
muddy atmosphere keeps one in a
Econstant state of perspiration. Put
lyour leather shoes away at night anc
next morning you will 6ndthem' cove
ed With white mildew. Leather rot
so rapidly that it is impossible to keel
shoes, belts or gloves in condition Fl
to wear. 1t is unnecessary to say
THAT such condition is not conduct.
live to health.
Since Americans have taken charg
Of Manila things are in much better
sanitary condition, but they are still
far from what Americans would cal
clean, for the sewer system is still
such as would not be tolerated in an
land on earth. The smells that ris,
up during rain are such that woul
almost drive one to distraction SmaI
pox and plague are prevalent at. al
times, and while whites are usuall
well cared for at their homes and i
! hotels the natives die in numerous e
} idemics that are never reported
broad. Cholera is. here nearly a
the time, and it increases in virulenc
, at times until it bee ONES a veritabl
'pestilence.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-05-08
TAX DEED NOTICE

FINAL legal notice OF lands sold for
delinquent tax, Sept. 5th Ieosso
County Treasurer's Office,
Great Bend, Kansas,
April IS, 1908.
:. Noti>e is hereby given that the fol-
lowing is list Of lands and town lots
situated il. Barton county Kansas
sold at delinquent tax sale, Sept. 5th.
1905 and unredeemed at this date and
described as in the tax rolls. Given
the name of person to whom assessed
if any and amount charged and inter-
est calculated to the last day Of re-
demptiou due on each parceh Unless
these lands and lots be redeemed from
such sale'oneor before Sept. Ist, 1905
the same will be duly conveyed to
purchaser. q
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-05-08

c'''lOA mcIly IOtS o-tlUll y,
FRANK WILLARD,
. "' Treasurer Barton county.
Finest out. "Dence' sold by
'grocefs.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-09-04
Tartalizjno Metal

A rare metal which has attracted
universal attention during the last
two years, while before it was scarce.
iy known outside of some scientific
laboratories, is tantalum, so named
by its discoverer. Ekelberg, on ac-
count of the tantaliZing difficulties
experienced in extracting the metal
from its ores. Tantalum is one of the
hardest substances known, and its
use for scientific Instruments will
doubtless be developed in a very re.
markable degree,-Engineering Maga-
zine.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-09-04
Notice Of Restoration Of Public
Lands to Settlement and Entry.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
General land office. Washington. ID. C..
August Is 1905. Notice is hereby given
TINT the public lands in the following
described areas which were excluded from
the San juan National Forest, Colorado.
by the Presidents Executive Order. dated
April "a 1905. if not otherwise withdrawn.
reserved or appropriated, will by authority
OF the Secretary of the Interior be restored
to the public domain on November %. 1905
and become subject to settlement on and
after that date. but not to entry, filing or
selection until ON and after December %
lss, under the usual restrictions. at the
United States Land Office at Del Norte
Colorado; In Township thirty-siS 1850
North. Range go East. New Mexico Prin-
cipal Meridian. Colorado. the southeast
quarter of Section eight tS); the south half
of the south half of Section nine t9): south
west quarter of southwest quarter Section
ten tlO); southwest quarter of northwest
quurter, west half of southeast quarter
and southwest quarter Section fourteen
10: south half of northeast quarter.
northwest quarter. north half of southeast
quarter Section fifteen u5l: north half
Section sixteen 16); northwest quarter
of northeast quarter. south half of north
east quarter, north half of northwest
quarter Section twenty-three C23D; south
half of north half. north half of south half
by expressly given that no person will be
permitted to gain or exercise any right
whatever under any settlement or ocCupa-
tion begun prior to November q, 1905, and
all such settlement or occupation is hereby
August Is. 1905. JESSE l.. WILSON. Act
ing Secretary of the Interior.
First publication. Sept. 4. l!De
Last publication. Nov. -. 1905.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-09-04
A Horse and Man Famine.

The scarcity of horses and men in
the west is one OF the most noticeable
features in the progress of industry
Good draught horses, which eight
years ago were worth only $40. are
now selling at 5000 to $500 each: a
good team is worth $500 These horses
are needed in the lumber woods and
on railway construction, but not
enough can be had. Men to work in
the woods are being paid $40 month
and board. A man with a good team
commands wages of nine dollars a day
hauling lumber and logs. Never be
fore have the wages been SO high OF
the prices of horses SO great as now
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-09-04
INSTRUCTIVE LITTLE TALE.
George

There were two brothers, George
and William.
William was the good boy. He
was studious and methodical, and eco
nomical
He went into business, and by hard
work and much self-denial at last ac-
luired modest competency.
George was a gay, careless, easy
going fellow. who never applied him
self seriously to anything. but en-
joyed life as he went along.
One day, however. when he had
nothing else to do. he invented a
mouse trap. 1t was a simple little
iffair, but operated on a new princi-
pie, and was different from any other
trap in use.
He showed 1t to his brother Will
liam.
BILL" he said, "if you will lend me
money enough to patent this thing
and put it on the market I'll divide
all the profits equally with you"
Nit" answered William. glanc-
ing carelessly at the trap. There's
nothing in it
Thus repulsed, George went to a
shrewd capitalist, who at once invest
ed $1,000 in his invention.
And lost every cent of it.
William was right.-Chicago Trib-
une.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-09-04
Treasure Trove in France.

A remarkable case of treasure trove
has been reported to the French treas
ury. The find consisted of two large
sacks of French crowns of the reigns OF
Louis XIII. and XIV. They had been
brought to light in the course of some
excavations carried out In the bar.
racks at Romarantin- They are be.
lieved to have been buried under.
ground for security during the wars
and the famine that desolated France
in the closing years of the Grand
MonarQue. The oldest date about 26O
years back.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-09-04
another ou,raa. on Iasor.

.Speakin' of child laboh.'' remark.
ID the colonel. lin my 'umble opinion
il is nuthin in comparison with the
way they wuk the monographs heah
In New York. Day in an day out,
night in an night out. befo' breakfas.
ainnah an suppah an aftah, they keep
Them theah monographs wukin' an
q wukin' hahd.
Mex wintah when ] am in Wash
lngton l shall maik it my business to
try an pass bill thru congress
prohibitin' the wukin' of any phono-
graph, young, old or middle aged. mo-
n eight houahs day, If that, with
half houah at noon regular fo' lunch
an recreashun."
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-09-04
To Remove the temptation.

ut is easy to see what ails you,
Ferguson" said his family physician,
after brief examination. You are
smoking too many cigars. You will
have to quit the habit entirely, or you
will be a nervous wreck"
I'll do it, doctor said Mr.. Fergus
on, although that comes pretty
tough. have just laid in a box of
perfectos. Is there anything else you
want me to do?"
Yes. Eat plenty of nourishing
food and spend as much time as possi-
BILE in the open air. BY the way, Fer.
guson. there is no reason why those
cigars should go to waste. You may
send them to me'-Chicago Tribune.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-09-04

United States Of america, SIS.
In the matter of
ply COMPANY, l"
Incorporation Bankrupt
AuCTfoN % OF REAL ESTATE AND
OTHER PROPERTY.
Respectfully represants Clifton n;
bankrupt, that it would be for the benefit
of said estate that all of the real estate and
personal property hereafter described
scribed as follows:
Parcel No. Lots eleven uI) and twelve
u2). block % in the Town of La lara, Con
Parcel No. 2-Lots l6, II. is, 10 and 20. block
/, in the Town of La lara. Conejos County.
Parcel No. a-The northwest auaIter of the
northeast quarter of section =; Twp a''
pTcni ~ K, E oohS}6s ,.,st haif of the north
east quarter of Section 20. TWP. 3. r.
;, East, Sonejos County. S9l9rado. % l., ,,,.
Parcel No. 5.-I.ots 2 and 3. block !. IN the
Town of Morgan. Conejos County. Colo
RADIO.
Parcel No. 6.-The entire stock of merchnn-
disc, fixtures and other personal prop
erty situated in the store Of The johnson
Supply Company. La Jara, Colorado
BE sold in lots parcels upon terms and
conditions as follows. to-wit:
That the outstanding notes and book
accounts he withheld from said sale. and
be collected by the trustee in bankruptcy.
That parcel No. l be sold mt auction to
the highest bidder, subject to the lien now
against said property in the form OF n
mortgage. and held by Max Buchanan.
trustee. in the sum of $50 and interest
thereon.
That Parcel No. be sold in the same
manner free and clear of all liens;
That Parcel No. 3 be sold in the same
manner. free and clear of all liens.
That Parcel No. be sold subject to the
! lien of the International Harvester CO.. in
/ the sum of about Sl15.
That Parcel No. be sold. free and clear
of all liens, in the same manner.
That Parcel No. be sold in the same
manner. free and clear of all liens.
That authority be further given to the
trustee to sell all of said property for a
/ lump sum. any all parcels of said
property together or separately. as in his
/ judgment may he for the best interests OF
said estate. at auction sale to the highest
/ bidder, and that said Trustee be instructed
as to the method of advertising said sale
| in case an order for the same be entered
Wherefore, he prays that he may be
/ authorized to make sale by auction of the
aforesaid real estate and personal prop
erty.
| Dated this 9th day of May, 1Ms
| CLIFTON II. WILDER.
| Trustee.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-09-04
DISTRICT OF CoLoRADo.-ss.

DISTRICT OF COLORADO.-ss.
On this 18th day Of August. 1905, on read
ing the foregoing petition il is ordered that
hearing bc had upon the same on the
9th day of September. y. ID 1908. before
the undersigned Referee in Bnnkruptcy
at his office in the Town OF Del Norte. in
said district at the hour of 10 O'Clock in the
forenoon. and that notice thereof be pub
Hshed in the La Jara Chronicle, n news
paper published in said district. and that
all known creditors and other persons in
interest may appear at said time and place
and show cause, If any they may have,
why the petition above set forth and the
prayer of said petitioner should not be
granted, and the sale ordered as prayed
therein.
1t is further ordered that copies Of said
petition and this order be sent by mail to
all known creditors of said bankrupt,
addressed to them at their places OF resi-
denCe stated.
Witness my hand this 18th day OF
August, A. u. 1905.
EZRA T. ELLIOTT.
Referee in bankruptcy.
First publication, Sept. 1. 1905.
Last publication. Sept. Is. l0te.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-09-04
Wealthy Military Man.

Gen. Anson Mills, owner of several
valuable buildings in Washington, is
one of the wealthiest military men in
the country. and his fortune is rapid
ly increasing. General Mills. who re-
tired from the army several years ago,
made his wealth by inventing a ma
chine which manufactures the cart
ridge belt which is now used by most
of the armies throughout the world.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-09-04
Fishing Time.

Some piscatorial equivocator has
the audacity to send me sheepskin
postcard made in the shape of small
fish, with one-cent stamp on its tail.
Printed on one side was this: When
telling about it don't let your little
fish turn into a whale" OF course,
an appeal to the post office depart
ment will be made. This is libelous
matter.-N. Y. Press.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-09-04
His Business.

And what are you in for?" asked
the kind old lady, stopping before cell
476.
Alas, num-" replied Davy the Dip
with a sigh. sit was all because | was
tryin' to get up in the world"
You poor man. And what was your
line of work."
Il was porch climber, mum. MI
waukee Sentinel
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-09-04
On HAVING Idols.

'Tis good to believe that some one
person is the very best person in all
the world-the sweetest, most fra
grant, the daintiest, yet the fairest-
minded. So many times, however, the
crash comes, where the idol tumbles
from the pedestal and breaks. Yet.
It's lovely consolation to worship at
the foot of the pedestal so long as
your idol, or ideal, stays put.-Man-
chester Union.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-09-04
An Important Discovery.

MY wife" he remarked. has made
a very important discovery"
Indeed" said his companion, what
Is it, sir?''
"A new substance that is apparent
iy indestructible
His companion recalled the fact
that the wife had been a professor CT
natural scicaces prior to her mar
riage. and inquired If she had been
long at work upon the invention.
NO" he replied, and It came about
quite by accident She was trying to
make a sponge cake The Royal.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-09-04
Makina a Distinction.

"Of course you know something
about that candidates political opin-
lons?" said the trusty advisor.
Il don't care rap about his opin-
IONS" answered Senator Sorghum.
How are his epigrams? ?"-Washing.
ton Star.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-09-04
Notice Of Application to Lease
State Lands.
'ffice of the State Board of Land Commits
sioners.

Office of the State Board of Land Commits
sioners.
Denver, Colorado. August Goth. 1908.
Notice is hereby given that +. h. Stark,
whose postoffice address is Colorado
Springs, Colo has made application No.
1f2s to lease the following described
school Lands. situate in Concjos County.
Colorado, to-wit:
All of Section 35. Township 80 North.
Range East.
No other application to lease the above
described lands will be considered after
September 18TH 1905
JOHN +. VIVIAN,
Register State Board Land Commissioners
First publication. Aug. d, 1905.
Last publication, Sept. 49, 1905.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-09-04
A Last Stand.

Don't you think the Newriches
have too much silver at their func-
tions?'
do let them show there's some.
thing about them which has polish
Baltimore American.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-09-04
Proves II.

1.-The chief reforms urged on rail-
roads are merely changing existing
ones about
I'm what way?"
Watering less stock on their capital
and more on the cattle trains."-Bal-
timore American.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-09-04
Colorado Fairs
and Conventions.

Colorado Fairs
and Conventions.
Following are the dates of state
and county fairs to be held in
southern Colorado and the dates of
the Democratic and Republican
conventions
Tri County Fair Glenwood
Springs, Sept. II. Is and 49,
Roaring Fork and Crystal River
Fair-Aspen, Sept. 80 and 30 and
Oct. l and 2
San Luis Valley Fair-Monte
Vista, Sept. %, % and "a.
Colorado State Fair-Pueblo,
Sept. IA to 10.
Democratic State Convention
Pueblo, Sept. s.
Republican State Convention
Denver, Sept. IL.
Fremont County Fair-Canon
City, Sept. 8 to IL.
Mesa County Fair-Grand juno
ton, Sept. % to 25.
Western Slope Fair-Montrose,
Sept. Ia to Is.
Prowers County Fair-Lamar,
Sept. 8 to IL.
National Irrigation Congress
Albuquerque. N. NJ, Sept, 80 to
Oct. 3.
Conejos and Costilla County
Fair-Alamosa, Oct. 7, s and 9.
Read The Chronicle.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-09-04
Accounts For II.

How Mr.. Gushit does write! His
flowing style fairly gushes FORTH
That's because he uses a fountain
pen. baltimore American.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-09-04

American Field Fence is the only
woven wire fencing that will stand
the test. The Murphy. Newcomb
Hardware Co. sells it.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-09-04
Ups and Downs.

Ups and Downs.
Little Miss Pearl is funny girl
The queerest in the town:
One day she took her watch upstairs.
Then she let 1t run down.
Chicago News.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-09-04
Sincere Attachment.

rs Bliggins a bOok-1oVerT
"IIe must be. He never returns any
that he ows."-Washington Star.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-09-04
NOTICE.
NOTICE OF PETITION
FOR SALE IN BANKRUPTCY.
In the District Court of the United States
for the District of Colorado.

United States of America.
District of Colorado.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-09-04

First publication. Sept. I. lHs.
Last publication. Sept. Is. l0Os.
The Washington times., 1908-03-06
OLD CLERKS SAFE,
CULLON DECLARES
Senate Will Eliminate the
Clause Put in by
the House.

The approximation clause Of the Iegis-
Iative. executive. and judicial bill, which
was put in by the House, and which
would practically shut out of Govern
ment employment many of the old
CLERKS, and other employees. VIII not be
permitted 10 stand by the Senate.
RMS at least is strongly indicated by a
statement made today by Senator Cul-
lom, who is head OF the subcommittee
OF the Senate Appropriations Committee
Ia charge OF the bin
do not think Congress is going 10
XIII of these old employees who have
Leen serving their country faithfully for
years said Senator Cullom. 1T will
not be done so far as / am concerned
and / am quite sure this is the senti.
ment Of the Appropriations Committee
finally. but / am quite sure no iniusfice
VIII De done 20 the aged employees
The Washington times., 1908-03-06
ASIATIC QUARREL
GROWS SERIOUS,
VICEROY RESIGNS
China Willing to Release
Steamer if She Re-
tainS Cargo of
Arms.

TOKYO. March 6.-The viceroy OF
Canton, China. says a eablegram re-
ceived here this morning, has resigned
because OF the troubles growing OUT or
the holding Of the japanese steamer
Tatsu Maru which was seized by a
Chinese cruiser on the ground that it
was carrying contra band OF war TO
Chinese rebels.
This IS taken to indicate that the dis
pute between China and Japan has
reached a most serious stage.
China is determined not TO accede to
the demands Of Japan, but is willing
10 release the steamer and maintain
possession OF the consignment Of muni-
tons OF war which was seized.
Nippon Unbending.
Japan wants all or nothing and has
so stated her position. Tokyo news
Dapers are urging that the japanese
government hold TO this position and
not suffer any loss Of dignity by com
promise.
The Viceroy Of Kwang Tung refuses
TO give up the ship or anything else,
notwithstanding instructions from Pc
kin.
It is said that valuable witnesses have
been found to sustain the contention or
Chinese officials that the arms seized
with the Tatsu MaTu were part OF a
fIibustering movement and that the
rifles were intended for rebels.
Under no circumstances. II is stated,
VIII China stand for interference in her
domains by Japan. The encroachments
of Japan upon Chinese rights have
stirred the government deeply and the
fact that a movement was in progress TO
arm rebels. whether it began with priv
ate parties or not, win not be over
looked
China Must Yield or Fight.
While Minister Hayashi has made no
threats of force, it is admitted that
there can be only one outcome OF a
refusal to accede to Japan's demands.
Public opinion has been aroused in
Japan over the affair and there is
plenty Of war talk over the affair.
1t is said that Minister Hayashi, act
ing under instructions, has sent the
first secretary to the minister Of for
eign affairs to Pekin with the state
ment, that IN view Of the attitude OF
the Chinese government, Japan could
proceed only in a manner that would
uphold the dignity and protect her in
terests No answer has been made by
China.
The Washington times., 1908-03-06
EARTHQUAKE RECORDED,
LASTED TWO HOURS

Earthquakes lasting two hours we're
recorded on tie seIsInograph at the
Weather Bureau yesterday morning and
Wednesday night Prof. Marvin, the
seismograph expert. says the shocks re-
corded were very distinct and he is
sure there were most noticeable CULVER
tngs of the earth not many thousands
OF miles from Washington.
Tie seismograph began to record un-
rest OF the earth AT G hours a. minutes
and 48 seconds after noon Wednesday.
The qUiverings OF the needle were no
ticeable until twelve minutes before
midnight. The small motion was con-
tinued yesterday morning, becoming
somewhat strong between and 10
o'clock, but lasting only a few moments.
The Washington times., 1908-03-06

Distracted by fears as TO her hus-
bands fate, Mrs. Van D. Canada, the
wife Of the Glen Echo merchant who
disappeared last Sunday, has been re-
moved to the Red Cross Home at Glen
Echo. Today she is in q critical condi-
ton.
Since her husbands disappearance
last Sunday his wife has been almost in
sane with terror and grief. Suffering as
she was from a chronic nervous trOu-
bic. each hour OF waiting added TO her
agony. until now grave doubts are ex-
pressed as to her restoration to health
In the hope OF finding some trace Of
The Washington times., 1908-03-06

Canada. should he be dead, DR.. An
thony Ray, who has been attending the
wife. has proposed a reward Of Sc for
the finding OF the body.
So far all efforts to find Canada have
been futile. Not even clue on which
the searching parties could work has
been found.
Starting from the spot where he was
last seen, the Virginia side of Chain
Bridge. party of fifteen men. headed
by Sheriff Embrey, OF Montgomery
county. made a thorough search OF the
woods. Every hollow and clump OF
bushes, every knoll. and even the small
streams were examined, but so far not
The Washington times., 1908-03-06
lands GIVEN DENOMINATION,
RETURNS TO G. P. O. INQUIRY

Representative Charles B. lands,
chairman OF the House Committee on
Printing, who was renominated yestcr~
Gay for Congress by accl0mation in
the Ninth Indiana district, viii return
TO washington Monday.
The return Of Dir. Lands is expected
to bring forth important developments
ia the Government Printing ONCE situa-
ton as IL is thought the President VIII
consult Mr. Lands before making pub
lie the result Of the recent nvesLtga-
ton Of the office which was urged. by
NJ lands.