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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-07-16
TUCKER INDICTMENTS
BEFORE THE TRIAL
We're Returned Previous to
His Acquitta1 la Court.

ga good many of the people who are
interested in the case don't seem to under
stand why H. H. Tucker, Jr., and two Of
his associates were arrested this week." said
United States District Attorney H. J. Bone
yesterday. ''This is principally due TO the
fact that the three defendants in the new
criminal cases have resorted to the same old
defense of persecution. They even assert
that the department of justice and the post
Office department, chagrined at the former
acquittal of Tucker on the old charges, have
started this second prosecution from a motive
of revenge.
Now. as a matter of fact, the indict-
made were reported by the grand jury before
the trial of H. H. Tucker last spring had
commenced and at time that the conviction
of the oil promoter was confidently expected
both by this Office and the postoffice depart.
ment. The guilt or innocence of Tucker on
the new charges depends principally upon a
point of law. In the first place. he levied
and collected an assessment upon the stock
of the Uncle Sam Oil company. This would
have been illegal even had the company not
been in the hands of the bankruptcy court at
the time and even had Tucker still been con-
nected with the concern in hissform.r position
of general manager. for the reason that the
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-07-16

statutes of Arizona, under which the company
was Incorporated, explicitly provide that
when stock certificate IS marked 'non-as-
sessable' and sold as such no assessment of
any kind may be collected upon It.
"But IN addition to this, the government
claims, and is prepared to prove, that Tuck
er levied and collected such assessments at a
time when the company was in the hands of
the bankruptcy court and when he had no
formal connection with the concern other
than being a large stockholder, owning stock,
by the way, for which he had never paid.
The questions involved are as follows: Is il
| right and legal fer a man to use the United
States mails for the purpose of levying and
corporation contrary to the laws of the state
or territory in which the company has its
corporate existence? Is it right and lawful
for man who has no connection with
company other than that of simple stock
| holder to levy and collect an assessment from
the stockholders of the concern, using the
! mails to accomplish the desired end and is it
lawful for any person, acting without author
ity from the court having jurisdiction, to levy
| and collect, through the mails, an assessment
on the stock of a corporation that is at the
time of such assessment in the hands of the
| bankruptcy court? That all of these things
| were done is virtually admitted by the defen-
dants.
sfThat the assessment remittances were
not sent IN to Tucker as voluntary contribu-
| tions is a known fact, as hundreds of stock
holders are prepared to testify that the letters
sent to them notifying them of the assess
| ment included statement that their stock
would be forfeited if they failed to pay the
assessment. 1t was to stop the collection of
any more money on this unlawful assessment
that the postoffice department issued fraud
| order against H. H. Tucker last March. 1t
order was issued that the federal grand jury
| returned this new Indictment against Tucker,
on which he has just been arrested. The
case will be wonderfully brief and simple.
This time the tangled history of the Uncle
Sam Oil company will not have to be un-
| ravelled before jury, as all acts committed
prior to the adjudication in bankruptcy, with
the single exception of the actual incorpora-
ton of the company under the laws of
ArizoHa, @ilf have no bearing on the case.
Neither will the soundness of fuckers oil
company plans have to be gone into. 1t is
simply question of right and wrong as
clearly defined by law
Whether not Tucker, Wilson and Flem-
ing will be tried at the October term of the
United States district court at Leavenworth
depends in great part upon whether trial
| Judge can be secured to come to Kansas and
preside at the trials at that time.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-07-16
DEATH OF COL. c. D. PERRY
Victim OF an Automobile
Wreck at Pasadena,
California, On
duly 4fh.

Monday afternoon the sad in
telligence was received here of the
death of Col. G. D. Perry. which
occurred at Pasadena, California,
July 4th. The Colonel was out
riding in an automobile, the wreck
ing of which caused his untimely
death. The following letter from
Hon. Jno. A. Edwards to Leo
Cravens of this city, relative to the
sad accident follows:
King City, Cal, July 4th, 'oS.
"Col. Perry died tonight. He
joined. Helen and 1 off the coast
from Ventura Monday. He and
Mrs. Perry were in the automobile.
We have been skirting the coast for
over 300 miles, stopping at the
different beaches and resorts. 1t
has been delightful and a joyous
trip until tonight.
have never seen him happier.
We left Ell Paso Del Robles this
morning. The car was decorated
with flags and bunting, enthusiasm
at highest tense; tonight it is crepe.
We lunched at three O'Clock near a
bridge. During the respite the
steam lowered. We started but
could not make the grade across
the canyon. While waiting for the
steam to rise Helen and her mother
walked ahead. AS soon as we had
power I was instructed to go to the
rear end and push. Col. opened
the throttle and put on full steam,
touched the reverse lever instead
of the forward. causing the car to
come back instead of forward. 1t
came crushing into the rail and
over into the canyon below.
rolled the car off of him and carried
him to the shade. He was appar-
emily uninjured, only stunned.
We applied alcohol externally
and internally, and applied towels
until the doctor came. A passing
automobile carried us to town. He
failed to rally so we secured anoth-
er doctor and nurse. They contin-
ued applications and restoratives of
all kinds but failed to revive his
pulse or stimulate his heart. In an
hour he had expired. 1t is sad to-
night Leo, and it is desolate. We
are in a little Mexican town, 500
miles from home, not casket nor
an embalmer in town. We start for
Riverside tomorrow"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-07-16
Grand Wedding at Redbluff'

One of the grandest weddings, we
ever Witnessed, took place at the
German Lutheran church July Ist,
1908. Mfr. George Berger and
Miss Mary E. Cordes were united
in the holy bonds of matrimony by
Rev. H. F. Gronemeyer at II a. m.
after which the many guests follow
ed che happy couple to their home,
where bounteously prepared feast
awaited them.
After the congratulations and
presents were given many of the
guests departed bestowing many
blessings on the twain.
The bride and groom are well
known having resided here since
childhood and are liked by every
one. Mr.. George Berger is son
of Mr.. Claus Berger, and is one of
Meade County's successful farmers
and stock men. Miss Cordes is a
daughter of B. H. Cordes, formerly
of Odee. She is highly respected
young lady. The place was turned
over to the young people in the
evening and it was early morn before
they realized how the hours were
passing. They departed wishing
the young couple long, happy and
prosperous life.
We are afraid we are little late
but as our Redbluff correspondent
neglected we decided it was yet
time to give the matter a little
thought.
A Guest.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-07-16
Proceedings of the Board.

To the honorable, illustrious and esteemed,
worthiest of the worthy Board of Counry
Commissioners of Meade County, State of
Kansas:
Whereas, We realize that your Highnesses
have been beset by divers and sundry
specimens of the race that inhabits this
mundane sphere, TO build them highways in
the by-ways and hedges, knowing that for
your beni6cences your fame has gone far and
wide, that cry from: the needy never comes
unheeded, we humbly beg and besceech you
to hear our unworthy petition and in the
name of all that is cold we again cry unto
you to give us some ice cream in dishes, ice
cream in, oh! any old dish.
We hereby do set our hand and afiix our
hungry seals.
ADDIE ELLIOTT
RUTH BENNETT
FLoREN SMITH.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-07-16

take the place. He will not do it.
| tell you positively that he will not
take the nomination if it is offered
him and in my opinion he will not
take the place if he is elected"
The Texans, however, remained
unconvinced and refused to discon-'
tinue their efforts to bring about the
nomination of Judge Gray.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-07-16
Medical Meeting.

The Tri-county Medical Society
met in Meade, Tuesday July 9TH,
DR.. Burnett of Fowler, DR.. CASTOR
of Plains, Drs. Leslie and Scloss
of Meade and DR.. Higginbotham
were present. Drs. Nichols and
Jones, both. of Liberal were elected
medical referees for the Tri-county
Medical Society. The next meet
ing will convene in Liberal, Tues
day August 4th, 1908. We trust to
be honored with the entire medical
profession of the southwest, as we
viii try to make the meeting of un-
usual interest.
T. L. Higginbotham, Secretary
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-07-16
Let Us Reason Together:

We believe you can buy your
Bread, Pies and Cakes from us,
cheaper than you can make them
Try us and see. Bread E tickets.
for Is cents, fies 10 cents, Cook
eys 10 cents per dozen, Cakes 15s'
cents up to any size you order.
Clean pure and healthful goods IS.
our aim. We want your trade
and will treat you right. Phone
Is. H. A. GRAMMoNT, Prop
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-07-16

Marriage license was issued yes
terday to Ira A. Smith aged IS
years and Adeline r. Moore aged
66. This is the oldest couple ever
securing a marriage license at the
probate judges Office in this county
and Judge Randolph has the dis
tinction of being the Judge who
issued. them.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-07-16

Having read with care and being duly inn
pressed with the truth and accuracy of each
and every sta:ement and allegation in the
above prayer and being extremely hattered
thereby also unwilling to refuse relief or
suecor to any cry of distress no matter how
unworthy the source from which it eminates,
therefore be it
Resolved. that this Board of County
Commissioners do grant the aforesaid prayer,
freely though ungracefully, at its own expense.
Done at the court house in Meade county,
state of Kansas, this 18th day of July A. ID.
1908.
WILLIAM JoBLING,
JOHN F. CONRAD,
]. w. KING,
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-07-16

The merry-go-round still does
business and large crowds gather
there every evening. Several of
the young men have purchased
horses for the season for themselves
and their best girls,
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-07-16

Mr.. Ira A. Smith and Mrs.
Adeline r. Moore were united in
marriage this morning at the home
of Judge Smith miles southwest of
Meade. Mr.. Smith is the father of
our own Judge Smith and Walt
Smith and Mrs. Moore is sister of
MIR. Ira A. Smiths first wife. The
ceremony was performed by Rev.
Needles of the Presbyterian church.
The News desires to extend con-
gratulations to them, the oldest
couple ever married in Meade coun-
ty.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-07-16
Married..

Arthur L. Forbes, of Hugoton,
Kansas, aged "a, and Miss Effie
Long, of the same place, aged, 23
years were united in marriage yes
terday by Probate Judge Randolph,
at his office at the court house, the
couple had come up from Liberal
on the morning train and were not
in the city very long before they
had found the Judge and had the
nuptial knot securely tied. The
News congratulates.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-07-16
BRYAN IND KERN
WiIl be Campaign Cry OF
Democrats.
Indiana Man Gets
Second Place
"a Great Convention
"A Great Convention

Denver, July, 10, 900 A. NJ
w. J. Bryan, democracy's idolized
leader, was nominated on the first
ballot, at the Denver National Con-
vention, this. Friday morning.
The ballot stood, Bryan, s9a, John
son, 4o, Gray SO.
Convention Hall, Denver, July
Io-John Worth Kern was today
nominated by acclamation for vice
president by the Democratic nation
al convention thus completing the
work of the convention and sending
to the country the ticket Of Bryan
and Kern.
The nomination was made with
out the formality of vote, all other
candidates Withdrawing. The re-
suit awakened tremendous demon
stration.
The convention adjourned amid
scenes of enthusiasm.
Convention Hall, Denver, July
Io.-At O'Clock, the hour to
which the convention adjourned
this morning, not one-fourth of the
delegates were in their seats and
they were coming slowly into the
hall.
The long, hard session of last
night conducted, as it was, in great
heat, and the excitement caused by
the physical work of the two great
demonstrations in honor of Mr..
Bryan, all combined to MAKE most
ample excuse for the late arrivals.
Today the heat was even greater
than yesterday and the temperature
inside the hall was high and uncom-
Portable. The public, however,
seemed to have as much interest as
ever in the convention and the
galleries were packed long before
any considerable number of dele
gates had arrived.
Among the first delegations to
reach the convention was that of
Texas and when l.. Irwin Handy of
Delaware, who last night placed
George Gray in nomination, walked
into the hall, the Texans who had
prepared a banner bearing the
words "Texas is for Gray for Vice
President" pounced upon him.
eff we nominate your man will
you make him accept"
'tIll do my hest" replied Mr..
Handy, and the Texans, highly
pleased with his reply, set them
selves to doing missionary work of
the most energetic character for the
man of their choice. 1t was ar
ranged that Charles P. Ball of the
Lone Star state should make
speech in favor of Judge Gray.
The Virginia delegates, after their
arrival in the convention hall, de-
s clared that they would cast COM
s plimentary vote on the first ballot
for William c. Conrad of Montana,
: There was, however, a strong feel
ing among the Virginians in favor
of Charles a. Towne of New York
when it came to serious work.
The Texans in their enthusiasm
for Judge Gray encountered strong
encouragement when they met
Josiah Marvel. the campaign
manager for the Delaware man.
He gathered a number of them
about him in the aisle in front of
the chairman's rostrum and urged
them to cease their work in behalf
of Judge Gray.
81 beg of ycu," he said, "that
you will not make it necessary for
me to get up IN the convention and
declare that Judge Cray will not
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-07-16

Denver, July, 10, 600 A. NJ
w. J. Bryan, democracy's idolized
leader, was nominated on the first
ballot, at the Denver National Con-
vention, this. Friday morning.
The ballot stood, Bryan, Sea, John
son, 46, Gray SO.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-07-16
Attest

tSeal.) W. w. PREssLY, County Clerk.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-08-20

The politicians were all on the spot.
Thursdays crowd was the greatest in the
history Of she park.
The exhibits were more numerous and
better than ever before.
The sixth degree was conferred on class
of forty-eight.
Mrs. Elizabeth Carton had two or three
loaves of bread on exhibition.
Miss Flora Schuckers had the misfortune
to have her purse stolen.
0. B. Cole was awarded second prize for
driving teams.
Many Pitman people enjoy taking their
dinners and staying for a day.
Mrs. Harry Rulon had some beautiful
| fancy work in the exhibition.
Two hagmen were on duty at each of the
railroad crossings for the three days.
| The Ray Misunderstanding Company and j.
Levers Wilson each had attractive exhibits
of cement blocks.
The six pickpockets arrested seemed to
be Of Jewish extraction
R. H. Conveys Jersey heifers carried off
all prizes for their class.
I AdtE DlOS. U11 d llbtA6 oyer UD6 QQHuIeu
and twenty-five on their pay roll.
The ladies did not have room to show
their exhibits properly and want an entire
building next year.
Nineteen coaches carried passengers from
| the station to the Park on Thursday.
| Harmon Dilks was one Of the busiest
men on the place serving orangeade TO the
thirsty.
! Ex-Governor N. J. Bachelor, Of New
Hampshire, spoke highly Of the carnival in
general.
| Steam trains from Bridgeton ran on to
/! Pitman station, unloaded their passengers,
and then backed down to Glassboro.
Mr. Chenoweth and other railroad officials
were down on Wednesday making arrange
ments for handling the crowds.
Two detectives at the station and half
dozen at the Park made the light fingered
gentry very wary.
The drill given by class Of young ladies
from Blackwood on Thursday afternoon
was very pretty.
Mrs. Watson Michael entertained a party
Of Philadelphia friends at the picnic Thurs
day. Rev. E. A. Robinson and family were
also guests OF Mrs. Michael.
B. F. Allen took wagon load OF choice
produce for exhibition. chiefly the products
Of his own farm and that Of his neighbor,
Mr.. Densten.
Manager Carr started his pot pie and
roast beef dinner about II q. n. each day
and continued them until evening.
We are glad 10 hear that Byron Rudderow
is likely 10 recover from bis fall from the
toboegan sliie Thursday afternoon.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-08-20
cross KEYS.

The youngest child of E B. Giants is quite
sick under the care Of physician.
A fine baby came to the home Of Isaac
Murphy few days ago.
Rev. L. G. Fourier and family are away
on their vacation.
Charles Bodley. colored, has vacated the
upper part of c. S. Prosser's building.
Several persons from here attended the
funeral Of Miss Mcclure on Wednesday.
daughter OF David and Kate Mcclure, al
Kirkwood, n. J.
Mrs. Charles johnson and daughter are
making an extended visit with her parents
at Newfoundland, Bonavista
Those that raised tomatoes for the can
neries are picking and cartiDg them.
S. E. Tombleson has sold bis black horse
to G. K. Joseph at Williamstown.
No services were held Ia the church here
last Sunday. Several people from here at-
tended the camp meeting at Malaga.
A. Batten and family OF Blackwood and
Mrs. Kate Prosser of TurnerYiIle, were the
guests Of G. S. Prosser ann family last Sun
day.
J.W. Sparks centemplates having cement
walks placed around his mothers residence
here.
Nearly everyone in this place and vicinity
attended the Grange Picnic at Alcyon last
week and express great praise for the menu
bers Of she Grange and those that took a
part in the exhibits Of produce, machinery,
stock, and etc., and hope to see next year q
better accommodation for horse exhibits.
n IL xax.<,rfod chat 0anis1 HsupIokk avna.4o
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-08-20
PEDRickToWN.

Edward M. Justice and wife are enter.
tainlng Mrs. Herbert Ackley and three sons
OF Chicago, Illinois.
Mrs. Elizabeth Butler, of Brideenile,
Delaware, and Miss Cordelia Tull, OF Reli-
anoe, Maryland, are guests at the home Of
Isaac Pedrlck.
DR.. E. M. Black took Eugene Sparks to
Hahnemann Hospital where he will remain
for treatment.
Arthur Hertz has returned from few
days stay in Atlantic City.
Miss Irene Lane returned recently from
an extended stay in Boston, Mass.
Ralph Parker and wife are spending a
week in Atlansic City.
A Jackson touring car arrived for s.
r. Blockson on Tuesday
John Hertz and wife are visiting in
Merchantyille.
Born, on Friday, August IA, son to
Mr.. and Mrs. Dayid Kelly.
Miss Elsie Morrow, OF Delaware City,
visited friends here oyer Sunday.
The school house has been painted dur
ing the week, also Mrs. Maria Pedricki d
residence.
Jacob Biddle and wife entertained dur
ing the week Frank BiddIe, wife and daugh-
ter, Of Washington, D. c., and Fred Bid
die, of Long Branch.
William T, Hunts auto caught fire, but
was quickly extinguished without damage.
Isaac Norton and wife, Of Detroit, Michi-
gan, are visitors with Mrs. tanning Dayen-
port.
AS the Home Coming Day in Pennsgrove,
Samuel Turner had his pockets picked Of
$40 in cash, and 800 in checks
Mrs. James Morrison is recovering from
an illness in Philadelphia.
Fred Kregler and wife buried their eight
month's-old daughter last Friday.
By fall down the cellar steps, Mrs.
Elizabeth Peterson is nursing several bad
bruises.
Charles Munyan has been confined to the
house by sickness.
Mrs. James Workman has returned from
a lengthy stay in Valley Forge, Pa.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-08-20

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot
reach the seat Of the disease. Catarrh is blood
or constitutional disease and in order TO cure IL
you must take internal remedies. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly
on the blood and mucous surfaces HALLS Ca
tsrrh Cure Is not quack medicine. II was pre-
scribed by one of the best physicians IN this
country for years and Is regular prescription
II is composed Of the best tonics known, COM
blDed with the best blood purifiers. setting dir
ectiy on the two ingredients Is what produces
such wonderful results In curing Catarrh. Send
for Testimonials ffee,
~. CHENEY a co., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, price 76c
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-08-20
IN MEMoRIAM.


4 tribute Of respect BY Mull1ca Hill
Lodge, No. 81, K. ofP.
WHEREAS, Is has pleased our Heavenly
Father TO remove from our midst unto
the rewards of the better land, our
brother, Michael Melber, who entered
into rest August 1st, 1908, and that
while humbly submitting to the decree
Of an all wise Providence, we place on
record as high appreciation Of his char
acser and pay loving tribute TO bis
memory 10 the loss of our Brother, Mich
ael Melber, who has been called from
earthly labor TO higher reward, and
whose future lies in safer hands than
ours. Not only has the Lodge sustained
the loss Of useful and valued member,
but the wife and family loving and ex-
emplary husband and father; his ac-
quaintances true friend; and that we
tender them our heartfelt sympathy in
this, their hour of bereavement. His
kind, unseltish nature endeared him 10
many, his character always showed itself
as pure, earnest in love of the right, de-
voted in the service OF revealed truth, and
sincere in obedience TO duty and his
lodge; therefore,
ResoIusd, That we recommend q page to
10 set apart in our minutes as token Of
owe and esteem for she reception Of these
memoirs, our charter be draped for sixty
lays, copy sent TO she county papers for
publication, and copy 70 the bereaYed
amily, whom we recommend to Him who
Ioeth all things we'll.
G. w. ELKlNToN,
p, s. ScoTT,
]. G.. PANCOAsT,
Committee.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-08-20
Different TEAS
TO SUIT
Different Tastes

Each line we carry is a IA
vorite with some customer, so
IF the kind you are using now
isn't Just as nice as Mrs. So
and-So always serves, try some
other blend till you get one
that's exactly right, then you
can depend on us to get the
same blend from January to
to December. Our Blends
run in price from 40, 90, So
and 500 per h., and it doesn't
matter which blend you buy,
you get full value for your
money.
Just depends on how much
money you are willing to
spend for tea. AS a special
offer we will sell you I ID. Of
our regular 4oc tea for 35c, or
Is ID. for 500. It's a saving
to you of 2 per cent. We
know you will be a satisfied
customer.
Tetleys Teas 6oc, zoe, Soc
and $1.ro per ID. India Cey-
Ion, Fornosa, Oolong and
mixed.
Liptons teas 90 and zoe per
ID. India Ceylon No. and q.
A. A. STOKES,
I6s south BROAD street. Wood bury
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-08-20
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