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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

By the way, was there not a
ma by the name of Hearst tax
ing a prominent part in the af-
faFs Of the people last summer3
Paars to US there was, but we
have not heard Of him lately.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

The last despotic form of gov
eminent disappeared from the
map of Europe last week when
the Sultan of Turkey permitted
a Turkish parliament, the first
one in an hundred years, to as
semble, and opened it himself.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

he latest suit to escape pay
meat of taxes has been brought
IN Wyandotte county, where an
ODD Fellows lodge has brought
the case to prevent the collection
Of taxes on its property. 1t is
ssA that this is the first Of
several similar cases to be
bSnnght by frsternal orders in
the state.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

Mr.. Taft goes to- the United
States senate for a cabinet Of
ficer, Senator Knox. New York
goes to the cabinet for a Unit
ed States Senator, Secretary Roo
The senate is ahead.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

l procured Doan's Kidney pills
fat the A. & A. Drug Co. They
helped me Immediately and l nov
think there is nothing like them
for kidney ailments. They are
what everyone should take to
keep the kidneys WE'LL"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buf-
falo, New York, sole agents for
the United States.
Remember the name-Doan s.
and take no other.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

Mrs. w. w. Truxsll,was very
pleasantly surprised by a num-
Der nf her friends and nsiehbars
Thursday evening Of last week.
The evening was spent in games
and amusements after which de
lieious refreshments were serv.
Led. Those present. wre Mr.. and
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

Judge Gray of the steel TRUST
has a scheme to transport the
riff raft Of New York's unemploy
ed to the west. If he desires to
continue sending us steel, he
had better cut it out.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

John L. Sullivan has been Civ
en- another decision by a reler-
ZEE. 1t was in the divorce court,
however, and not in the fight
ing ring.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

Lee Smell Is entertaining his
mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Smell of
Lyndon, and Mrs. Lucinda Bouse
man OF Kinmundy, Ills.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

A Niaeis woman, the only.
woman justice of the peace in the
United States, is authority for
The statement that Adam was
ne good on earth SO far as he is
fanily was concerned and that
Eve had the sole responsibility Of
raising Cane and Abel. Well il
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

Standard oil stock is said to
be worth $40 per share. We vii
sell our interests in the concern
for less money.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25
Editorial

Prosperity item for the Stand
ard oil people. The supply in
the United States is gradually de.
creasing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25
LAND BARGAINS

Ranch OF l44O acres located in Salem Valley. 4
n''eS south Of the Arkansas river in the best part Of
uray eonnty. About 700 acres in cultivation. 400
acres Sowed in wheat, sets Of improvements: most
all fenced and crossfenced not foot Of waste land
on tins ranch. A great bargain at sl2SO an acre
FOR short time only
Kauch OF $40 acres located on the Arkansas river
one mile from good town. 500 acres of bottom
iano all in cultivation. Fine alfalfa or sugar beet
land' balance good farm land Price szOOO an ACRE,
Must be taken soon.
WVo acres In Wichita and Greeley counties, 4 -
miles from railroad, room house, yood horse h...
shedding for 500 head Of CATTLE coraIs, stock sc..s
and dipping plant LIS acres in wheat, 200 acre, a.
Tor cultivation Price 81 per acre on reasonable ters
Must be sold quick. w.
SSO acres with at least 100 acres aecretioes ~
unoer the ditch room house, good stock harm ana
cofrals' considerable fruit, rigatOs reservoir ana
pump Tor gardening purposes. all fenced and croae
Ienoed, plenty OF fine shade. IA miles finn c..
cuse, Kansas This is one Of the best bsrv.r. -.
river Price $50 acre. ' - 'us
Some extra choice bargains in Rush and Bdvs,d.
Counties. :" a'us
AspIeudid chance TO- buy fine residence o,oo.,tv
close In at reuartaby low price. v
We have land, city property and merchandise tor
sale or exchange. :"
Central Kansas Land&
Exchange Company
Phone isa Great pe,d ~.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

Miss Anna Sutherland is home
from Paramount for the holidyas
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25
Plano runInu.

o. M.Wetnier. tuner for Miss Pool
Hooper Drug Co., q. R. Moses Mer.
camille Co., etc. Is now in the city.
Leave your order with any Of above
parties. Fourth year To Great Bend.
Twelve years experience. IT,.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

that be true, Man has improved,
because we know many who are
cnstantly raising cane.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

Will Kramer is home from
Enid, Oklahoma.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

B. E. Hughes was in Kansas
City several days last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

dim Tyler is down from Finney
county for visit with friends.
~, Paul Schartz was up from near
Elllnwood Tuesday.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-20
CHANGES IN CITRUS
TARIFF CONSIDERED
CaIifOrnians Prominent in Dis
cussion Before Ways and
Means Committee

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19.-In the prep
aration of new tariff bill to be pre-
sented at special session of congress
next March, numerous changes in the
schedule covering agricultural products
and provisions will have to be consid-
cred by the ways and means commit
tee of the house.
After hearing arguments from the
Florida and California citrus fruit
growers, all urging protective duty on
these fruits, Champ Clark, the most
active questioner on the democratic, or
the duty for revenue" side of the
committee, asked one of the witnesses:
When are you fellows going to stand
on your feet and have your trade self
supporting without the perpetual pro-
lection Of the tariff?'
When the democratic party gets in
power and labor is reduced to 25 cents
a day was the sharp rejoinder.
w. b. Bode of Chicago also asked
claiming protection unnecessary, as
twice as many California olives would
be sold as are now produced.
William Q. Johnson of California
argued against this reduction and
asked that the duty be doubled on the
ground that protection is needed.
George c. Reeding, for the fig grow
ers, and NJ f. Tarpey. for the raisin
Cal. argued for protection. Mr. Tar
pey asked that the duty on currants be
Increased half a cent pound.
HOT SPRINGS, Va, Nov. 19.-That
President Elect William II. Taft enter
tains vigorous determination that
the Forthcoming revision of the tariff
shall be thorough. made in good faith
and in accordance. with. the pledge of
earnestness with which he talks on
this subject with his political callers.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-20
SAVES NINE. ARRAL,
But MAY LOSE LEG
Singers Husband Suffers lnfec-
tion of Wound From
Footpad's Pistol
Aggravates Condition in Effort
to Prevent Wife From
Being Burned

Herbert Bassett, the husband of
Nine. Blanche Arral, who was shot in
the knee in an encounter with a foot
pad on November 10, was removed
yesterday to st. Mary's hospital, where
it is possible amputation of the limb
will be found necessary. Bassett,
thinking the wound of small import
ance, had been dressing it himself and
had not called in a physician until a
few days ago, when it became appar-
ent that it was infected, and DR.. d. e.
Stafford was hastily summoned.
Nine ArraI also suffers from severe
burns about the face and hands as the
result of the upsetting of a chafing
dish in her apartments at the Hotel
Hatton last week. She was preparing
a dish for her husband, who has been
confined to his bed since the shooting.
when a sudden move upset the chafing
dish, and the alcohol, spilling on the
table, fiared up, enveloping the upper
part of her body.
Bassett involuntarily sprang to her
assistance and threw blanket over
his wife, succeeding in saving her from
a perilous situation only after she
had sustained severe burns. The bear
ing of his weight upon the injured
limb caused Bassett eXcruciating pain
and aggravated the wound. Since that
time he has suffered continual pain
and the swelling has increased. DR..
Stafford states that the patient is in a
serious condition and requires the con-
slant attention of a nurse.
Despite the severe burns on face and
hands Nine. Arral gave her farewell
kconcert at Christian Science hall last
| night, being determined that those who
had bought tickets should not be again
disappointed as they were by the ILL
| ness of the singer shortly after her ar
| rival here, which compelled her to can
eel her first concerts.
Bassett's serious condition will pre-
vent his leaving for Los Angeles and
the east, where Nine. Arral is an
| nounced, and the tour will be directed
by Gerald r. Lumley
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-20
WIFE MURDERER SECURES
RESPITE FROM DEATH
Appeal of William Burke, Sem
fenced to Hang Today,
Is Granted

SAN QUENTIN, Nov. 19.-With the
hemp rope dangling from the scaffold
and every preparation made to execute
him Friday morning, William Burke,
wife murderer, Of San Diego, obtained
a respite from the hangman this morn
ing when his lawyer took an appeal,
which was granted. When Burke was
informed of this he seemed as indiffer-
ent as he was to his impending fate.
Burke murdered his wife on the 22d
of July at San Diego. While in an in
toxicated condition he went TO his
home. Discovering his wife in the
sitting room, the drink crazed man
procured a revolver and then ordered
the woman to say her prayers, For
it is the last time you will ever have
chance" he muttered, as he brandished
the revolver. While the terrified wife
pleaded for her life Burke fired five
bullets into her body and she died well
tering in her own blood, while her
frenzied husband looked on in fiendish
JOY. He was arrested and sentenced to
die Friday, November 20, but through
the efforts of his attorney will prob
ably now live for another year.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-20
CAPTAIN &C. SMITH
SLATED FOR PLUM
Popular Officer Will Probably
Be Made Superintendent
of Yosemite Park

Captain Cornelius c. Smith, Four
teenth cavalry, will in all probability
be made superintendent of Yosemite
valley park when the season opens
there next spring. This seems to be the
general Impression prevailing among
the officers at the Presidio Major
Harry c. Benson, who has had charge
of the park for the last four years.
has been sent TO take charge of the
Yellowstone park.
Captain Smith C'Conny Smith as
he is known in army circles) has seen
much service and his brother officers
feel certain that the plum will be
awarded to him.
Lieutenant Frank II. Kalde, Eighth
infantry has been relieved from duty
at Ord barracks and will report to the
commanding officer at Fort McDow ell.
Colonel George II. Torney will leave
early in December for Washington.
u. G, to assume his duties as chief
surgeon of the United States army.
The successor to Colonel Torney has
not been named. His position will be
temporarily in charge of Major J. NJ.
Kennedy.
Troopers of Companies I and NJ of
the Fourteenth cavalry, who returned
yesterday from Yosemite valley, will
be paid today at the Presidio by Major
Pickett Three months pay is comm z
to them. so there win be plenty OF
money jingling in their pockets to-
night
Captain Joseph c. Castner arrived
yesterday from Fort Yellowstone on
his way to Honolulu, where he will
look over the grounds of the new post,
and will then begin the work of call
ing for bids for the construction of
the new quarters that are to be added
to the barracks at Fort Mckinley.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-20
FINDS TREASURE TROVE
IN RUINS OF HIS HOME
Despondent Livermore Man
Cheers Up When He Recoy-
erS His Wife'S Savings

LIVERMORE, Nov I'D. r. Bernal
whose property here was recently de-
stroyed by fire and whose insurance
was not adequate to cover his losses
has suddenly stumbled upon $4,000 in
gold which he found buried in the
ruins of his destroyed brewery.
Despondent, the man disclosed the
extent of his losses to his Wife The
latter told him to cheer up as she
had accumulated q sum of money
which she had hidden away in a recep-
tacle behind the chimney. Bernal, ex-
pecting to find only few dollars, COM
menced to dig and was astounded when
he uncovered $4,000 in gold coin, which,
besides a slight discoloration, was in
good shape.
Mrs. Bernal for years had been saw
ing small portions of her husbands s
earnings
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-20
BOOKS
FOUND IN TANGLE
His Shortage Is Declared Con-
siderably Less Than Was
First Reported

Further Investigations into the ac-
counts of Frank w. Smithson, assist
ant secretary at the Merchants asso-
citation, whose books have been found
in tangled condition, revealed nothing &
new yesterday. The exact amount of
the shortage has not yet been deter
mined, but it was stated that it would
be considerably less than was at first
reported
1t was rumored last night that others
were implicated in the affair, but the
report could not be verified. Louis NJ.
King, secretary of the association, de-
clined to make any further statement.
All inquiries were referred to Allan g.
Wright, attorney for the association.
Wright absolutely refused to discuss
the matter He stated that the inves-
LEGATIONS had not yet been completed
and that nothing more would be given
out until the matter had been cleared
up. When asked what the approximate
amount of the reported shortage would
be he refused to make any statement
He acknowledged that he could tell
some things that would be interesting,
but declined to do so until the investi-
cation had been finished.
Andrew NJ Davis. president of the as
sociation, also refused to discuss the
matter. He appeared worried because
of the publicity given the matter and
stated that until the exposure he had
always had faith in Smithson.
No statement could be obtained from
Smithson. He was willing to talk of
other matters, but when the subject of
his reported shortage was mentioned
he Immediately became silent.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-20
CASE AGAINST BULLOCK
MAY NOT BE PRESSED
San Mateo's District Attorney
Will Probably Arrange Settle
ment in Will Contest

REDWOOD CITY, Nov. 19-There was
a new legal twist in the Bullock will
contest this morning in Judge Bucks
court that may result in ending the
case.
Mrs. BulIock's daughters by her for
mer husband, n. j. Britain, are con-
and also endeavoring to have District
Attorney Bullock removed from the Of
fee of special administrator. Shortly
before the election they filed charges
against the district attorney, accusing
him of having fixed a case in which
E. w. Mcclellan, the San Francisco con-
tractor, was involved. The hearing on
the petition for the removal of Bullock
as administrator, which would have
brought matters to head, was set for
today. but the attorneys for the con-
testants asked permission to revoke the
petition. which was granted.
1t was said that no new charges will
be filed against the district attorney
but that the case will probably be
settled.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-20
$4,000, 900 INVOLVED
IN A TOBACCO DEAL
Million Pounds of the
Product of Kentucky Pur- /.
chased by Trust

LOUISVILLE. Nov. 19.-The big deal
between the American tobacco company
and the Burley tobacco society for the
1906 and part of the 1907 crops OF to-
bacco was closed here late today.
The price agreed upon in the trans
action. which was said to be the larg-
est of it's kind ever put through. is an
average of 2O15 cents for the 1906 crop
and II cents per pound for the 1907
product.
The deal involved nearly so.O0O.OOO
pounds of tobacco held in the pool by
the BurIeys tobacco society and an out
lay of something like S14,00O,000 on the
part of the American tobacco COM
pany, virtually all of this money be-
ing placed in circulation at once in
central Kentucky
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-20
ONE LAWYER SHOOTS ANoTHER

GOLDFIELD, New. Nov. 19.-During
an argument this evening Judge d. H.
Kehoe, an attorney of Goldfield, shot
f. C. Edwards, another lawyer, in the
face. The two men represented con-
flicting interests in small dry goods
store, and when Edwards sought to
have an inventory taken for his client
Kehoe objected. The two men fought
and finally Kehoe drew a derringer
and shot Edwards. The wound will not
prove fatal unless infection develops.
Kehoe was taken to jail.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-20
FoRGER SECURED $4,000. 900

WASHINGTON, Nov. I9.-It was de-
clared after an investigation tonight
that the outstanding forgeries Of Peter
Van Vlissingen, the real estate dealer,
and sentenced to the penitentiary. will
go far above 500, 600 and will probably
reach $4,000, 600. Instead of % about
100 persons will be losers. The exact
number of outstanding forgeries is 45S.
It is said that the rushing of Van Wis
singer to the penitentiary was to get
him there before the full extent of his
forgeries became known.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-20
NEARLY PERIsHED IN FIRE

pETATI-AIA Nov 19.-The country
residence ~ j. - ". Winchester was
destroyed by 7re at an early hour this
Morning. Lindslev Winchester. p
aear old son. asleep in an upstairs
room could not be reached by the
parents and only awakened as the
flames filled his room. He escaped after
fearful struggle. but was severely
burned. The house and contents were
q total loss.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-20
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
GIVE UP FRATERNITIES
Los Angeles Pupils Vote at
Meeting to Comply With
Superintendent's Order

Los ANGELES. Nov. 19.-More than
500 members of school fraternities and
sororities. at meeting held today at
the Los Angeles high school. voted to
with an order of Superintend-
ent +. c. Moore to sever all connec-
tion with such organizations.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-20
PINCHOT is OFFERED
AGRICULTURE PORTFOLIO
Governments Chief Forester
Will Accept Position in
Cabinet Under Taft
sPECIAL DIsPATCH no THE CALL

WASHINGTON. Nov. 19.-Gifford Pin
chot. chief forester of the government.
has been offered the post of secretary
of agriculture in President elect Taft's
cabinet. 1t is almost certain that Pin
chot will accept.
Overton w. Price, assistant forester,
has been selected as Pinchot's successor
in the office of chief forester.
There is a possibility that PfnchOt
will enter office while Roosevelt is
still president, but it is admitted that
Secretary Wilson may remain to the
end of the Roosevelt term if he wishes.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-20
czAR TO WALK AT FUNERAL

ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 19.-The fu-
neral in St. Petersburg of Grand Duke
Alexis will be attended by Emperor
Nicholas in person. His majesty will
follow the casket on foot through the
streets of the city. This will be the
first time the emperor has been seen on
the streets of St Petersburg since 1904.
and the fact is a striking testimonial to
the progress made in appeasing the
people.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-20
SAY LAMpHERE CONFESSED ARSON

LA PORTE, Ind, Nov. 19.-Deputy
Sheriffs Anstiss and MARI testified this
afternoon that Ray Lamphere made adj
missions amounting to a partial confes-
sion of setting fire to the home of Mrs.
Relle Guinness on the morning of Anrii
2S. Anstiss had not concluded his tes-
timony when court adjourned.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-20
CALIFORNIA CELERY FOR EAST

SACRAMENTO, Nov. 19.-The first
carload of celery ever shipped, east
from northern California was for
warded today by the Pioneer fruit com
pany of this city, its destination being
Chicago.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-20
WOMAN'S TRUE FRIEND
Women of all Ages from all Parts Of the World Join in
ExtOIIing the Merits Of the Great Tonic
Stimuant and Elixir of Life

The following taken from letters which were
selected from thousands that have been received from
patients who healed and kept young by the OF
Duffy's Pure Whiskey
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-20
Wearing Cough
Vigorous at so

Mrs Caroline Beaudin who resides Chicago
was
1
In a
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do onohes give
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who lives at Red Banks Pa and who rapidly DT Pure Malt
of
has been using purys Duff Pure Malt
Thomas Mckee resides at
Philadelphia
ofa
the etruth" unsolicited
These convincing oceful truths
worlds greatest body builder and OF youth
and in all walks of life testify these have
to the great good from of Duys Pure Malt
Whiskey.
If you wish keep young and and have
cheeks the glow of perfect health Duys Pure Malt
Whskey regularly according directions
the system. recognized
the worlds leading family medicine everywhere.
hen youa ask your druggis o Pure
and
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The San Francisco call., 1908-11-20
Cn. Consumers. Attention

For a small monthly charge for use
of our automatic regulator your gas
bills reduced to minimum amount for
the light and heat required. For par
ticulars:
Phone Park SAG. 345 Haight st.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-20
no WON Wnnt 1900,

Read THE CALLS weekly offer on
page IL.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-20

Mrs. Caroline Beaudin, who resides
at 10 Plunkett Ground, Adams, Mass,
on March 81. 1908. wrote: II have been
using Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey for
a long time. 1t has done me consider
able good and l am feeling fine. I am
so years old, still working nine hours
every day in a paper mill. recommend
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey to all my
friends, particularly to the aged ones"
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-20
NO HFTCH HFTCHY
WORK FOR ALIENS
That Is Suggestion Made in the
Building Trades Council
by the Plumbers
Likewise Do They Insist That
Eight Hour Clauses Be Put
in Contracts

rgp rFra, F. C. Mcdonald
s7ksSI Il IA (ssgssn1 presided at the
>SzSTS9s4STSES meeting of the
building trad e S
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-06
BOY RIoTER PLEADS GUILTY
Roy Young, who Fired Negro Houses
in Springfield, Ill, Goes to
RefOrmatOry.

SPRINGFIELD, H., Sept. 5,-The first
OF the rioters who participated in the re-
cent race war to appear for trial was Roy
Young, who today entered a plea of guilty
to the charge Of burglary. larceny, arson
and riot. He confessed to having set fire
to manay negro homes. Young swore that
his age was Is, whereupon Judge Creighton
sentenced him to the Pontiac reformatory.
A surprise was sprung when the attorney
for Abe Raymer. m alleged mob leader,
indicted for murder In connection with the
lynchlng of Scott Burton and William Dom
negan. entered a motion to quash all indict-
ments on the ground that they are faulty.
George Richardson, who was indicted
for assault upon Mrs. Hallam and later
exonerated, was today ordered released
from the Bloomington jail. It was his
arrest following a false Identification OF
him by Mrs. Hallam that precipitated the
race war. Sheriff Werner went to Bloom
ington to certify TO the order releasing
Richardson. who left the jail tonight.