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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-08-27

One hundred head of thorough
bred Duroc hogs.
Farming implements consist
ing of l Moline hIgh-wheeled
wagon in good condition; 1 nearly
new low wheeled, wide tired,
Mandt wagon; 1 double seated
surrey, Staver; 1 single buggy,
John Deere; cart; 4 sets good
double harness; sets single
harness; 2 saddles, one of them
a boys saddle; 1 good gang, II
inch Moul board plow; l gang
disc plow, Emerson; 1 walking
plow, 16 inch; l disc cultivator; 1
disc wheat drill, Fuller Lee;
household goods, kitchen uten-
sis and other articles too num-
erous to mention.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-08-27
w. III. Tracy
The Live Stock Auction
err.
Pratt Kansas

If you contemplate having public sale at
any time or any place don't fall to write or
wire w. H. Tracy at Pratt, Kansas. He is
an up-to-date auctioneer and has no other
business, consequently he devotes his entire
time in keeping himself posted in all lines Of
property he may have to sell and is a com
petent judge of valves of all classes of live
stock. No man is fitted to sell your stock I'M
less he is posted on quality and values. Is
the high dollar for you means a reputation
for him, End, he will work for you from tn
time your sale is billed until the last article is
sold. His terms are reasonable and can be
had at The Meade State Bank, First N on
al Bank or Fowler State Ban
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-08-27

Twenty-seven head of horses
and colts, consisting of 10 head
of brood mares, draft stock,
weights from 1150 to 1850, all
young and well broken; good
single driver seven years old,
weight 1000, quite and well adapt
ed for family driving; saddle
mare, six years old, weight about
1000; 3 two-year-old colts, 5 year.
ling colts, draft stock; 7 spring
colts still with mares, all draft
stock.
Fourteen head of cattle, con-
sisting of 8 head of cows, good
grade Galloways; 1 two-year-old
bull, grade Galloway; good
shorthorn mich COW, 4 spring
calves.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-08-27
TERMS OF SALE

credit of II months will given all $40 and
by purchaser giving note with security drawing
interest from discount
$1O cash in hand No property be removed until settled
The Ladies Aid will dinner grounds.
T. & SON Auctoneers
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-08-27
Mr.. 7. Grifiths and wife left Mon

Mr.. 7. Griffiths and wife left Mon
day evening for few weeks visit in
Kansas City.
We are advised that Maurice Nc
Donald, former editor of the Plains
Journal, is visiting his grandfather,
R. G.. Newly, in northwest Meade
county.
H. G.. Holloway and wife have
sold their residence to J. w. Eaton,
of this place, and they expect to
leave soon for Iowa for visit after
which they expect to spend the win
ter in California.
The funeral of Chester A. Thomp-
son was held last Sunday and was
conducted by Rev. Millsap. The
remains had been brought from For
sythe, Mont, by his father and
Sheriff Price, who went out to inves-
tigate his death. A large crowd at
tended the funeral.
Alex Maiheu and wife were in
town yesterday transactlng business.
Mr.. Maiheu had about 1900 bushels
of wheat this year and says that he
has never failed to raise something.
He started with one quarter of land
and now has about 500 acres and a
family of ten children. He says
there is nothing the matter with
Meade county.
1t is not often that the voters OF
Meade county have the opportunity
of voting for one so we'll qualified
for the office sought as Mrs. Nc.
Crellis is for county superintendent.
In addition to holding the first pro.
fessional certificate ever granted in
| Meade county and having the prac.
teal experience gained by more thar
twenty years of teaching, Mrs. Nc.
Crellis enjoys the respect and esteem
of her fellow teachers. Every vote
for her will be vote for progress
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-08-27

Chas. McCrellis and wife visited
in Meade Saturday and Sunday.
J. R. Griggs attended the ball
games at Liberal and Minneola Sum
day and Monday.
Judge Selvidge is back from Mis-
souri, on a visit. He will remain
several weeks.
Mrs. Belle Smith and daughter of
Dalhart are here visiting Capt. Os-
good and family.
There will be Catholic services at
Meade, Sunday, August goth, by
Rev. Father Mennis.
Normal closed last Thursday and
Friday and Saturday were devoted
to examinations.
R. Buis and family returned Mon
day night from Idaho. They were
absent about three weeks.
Presiding Elder Martindale was
here Monday afternoon and held
quarterly conference.
DR.. Leslie and Geo. B. Cones left
Monday night for Topeka to attend
the party council.
John Noel and Will Koeniger
went to Plains last Sunday where
they will do some clustering.
J. w. Eaton, of the Pala &c bar
Der shop, paid his weekly respects
to the city of Fowler last Sunday.
We are in need of rain for the feed
crops. These crops are beginning
to dry up and the feed crop will be
short.
Dennis Barragree, that staunch
democrat and prosperous farmer and
stock raiser of Odee township was
transacting business in Meade Mon
day.
Rev. Millsap returned last Friday
from Lawton, Okla, bringing Lis
daughter and her children with him.
She will remain here until her health
is entirely restored.
Geo. B. Allen, candidate for coun-
ty attorney, was in town Monday.
George has been an honored mem
Der of the Meade bar for severa
years and has had a great, deal OF
experience.
The News 100 per year.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-08-27
JAS. I. STAMPER,
Auctioneer

Don't claim date for your sale until you have
seen correspended with him. He not only has
the natural qualifications for good auctioneer
But is well posted on qualities and prices of liv
the mack of getting long prices for the property
which means success for You well as for himself
Information in regard to billing and conducting
sales furnished on application Terms reasonable
and satisfaction guaranteed.
We hereby recommend Mr.. Stamper to any on
need of his service.
LOUIS BoEHLER Cashier, Meade State Bank
F. w. CURL Cashier, First National Bank
Meade Kansas.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-08-27
Old Settlers Picnic
GERMANY.

The annual old settlers picnic
will be held at the banks grove
in Odee township on Wednesday,
Sept. End, 1908. Everyone is in
vited to attend. Program will
appear later with list of speak
ers. J. E. McNAIR, Pres.
F. P. MARSHALL, Secy.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-08-27
Dentistry

DR.. Gibbons, Dentist & Optician;
office south room OF opera house.
All work first-class. Eyes tested
free.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-08-27

The Southwest Telephone Co.
put in toll phone at E. Mathews
store, which gives US connection
with Meade now.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-08-27
Road Notice
First Published Aug. 20, IeoS)

First Published Aug. 20, IooS)
To Whom it May Concern:
In pursuance of an order made by the
Board of County Commissioners of the Coun-
ty of Meade, in the State of Kansas. in regu-
lar session on the 27th day of July, A. D..
1908, notice is hereby given that:
W.T.. Hamar e. d. McCauley
P. E. Walker ]. c. F. McCauley
A. D. Walker S. V. Adams
F. A. Hamar A. P. Rice
householders of said county, residing in the
vicinity where it is proposed to lay out and
establish the road below mentioned, have
presented to said board their certain petition,
praying the laying out and establishment of a
public road IN said county as follows: Com
mencing at point designated as the S. w,
corner of section sixteen fT6) and the S. e.
corner of section seventeen ~ in township
thirty t3o) south of Range twenty-six (26)
west of the 9th P. M, and extending due
north ON the section line between sections
eight (8) and niue (o} and FIVE 81 and four (4).
also between the two sections above named.
| The said road to be sixty feet wide and ex-
tend to the county line between Ford and
Meade counties, and that !. w. King, J. F.
Conrad and VIM. Jobling, viewers duly APP
pointed, will meet at the place of beginning
on the Ist day of September, A. d. 1908,
and proceed TO view said road, and to give all
parties a hearing.
Witness my hand and the seal of said coun-
| ty, affixed at my Office in said county, this II
day of August, A. D. 1908.
w. w. PREssEy,
[sEALl County Clerk
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-08-27

For plastering and cement work
call on A. JACK BYRNs, for lowest
prices.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-08-27
Notice..

All parties having weeds growing
around their premises are hereby
ordered to cut same at once. This
is the order of the city council and
must be enforced.
H. R. SMITH, Marshall.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-08-27

]. ]. ARNOLD & SON, Auctioneers
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-08-27

The News LOO per year.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-08-27

IsEAL1
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-09
GOES ID CHINA
tUnIsod ProOo ToIo0raph-cabIo ooryIoo.I

Tokio, Mar. 9-An ultimatum on the terms stated in previous despatches has been forwarded to Pekn The Japanese government preparing battleships to meet any emergency Chnas answer is not to be expected for eral days Great activity is manifest in military and naval circles The people, while not eager for return to war conditions are nevertheless standing strongly behind the and manifest approval of the determined stand taken by the ministry.
 London March, 9-An Oriental newsagency claims to be receipt of advices from Pen correspondents to the effect that China will apologize for the seizure of the Satsuma Maru will pay proper indemnity and release the steamer with it's cargo.
 Toko, March, 9-Nothing is known here of the intei. gence from London of the proposed apology of China and all the secretaries of the various departments having to do with the matter progressing busy with plans for carry ing forward an aggressive policy.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-09

According to Juneau papers just re- celved that city seems to be as badly stirred up over her poStmsstership as Sksgway has been. The Dispatch of the 4,h says:
 "The appointment of John T, Spick- ett as postmaster at this place came ss bolt out of clear sky. It ha been hinted around for several days that Henry Sha,tuck had been promised the plum by Governor HOggalt, Mir. Spickett received advices this morning confirming the Dispatch exclusive press message of yesterday. Mir. Spi k. ett was supported by National Commit taemau Held and Delegate Gale. They claimed the appointment on the ground that this was the home of the republl- can na,io al committeeman and being supported by the delegate from Alaska be was entitled to the position. John T. Spickett has for years been strong supporter of the Held faction in the re publican party, and his appointment comes as a reward for faithful political service.
 "The hint tha. Cr. Brooks was get ting the double cross had been out for some days. Just why be has been treated this way is not clear, but there Is evidence tha; supposed friends have not been supporting his candidacy.
 Under a Wa hing,on date of the 5th the same papers print the following special: Local Aaskans are all agog today over the Juneau postmaster nou- ination. The selection of John T. Splckets, sn anti-Hoggatt republican, Is such an apparent slap st Roggstt in
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-09
Boise, Idaho, March 9.-Harry Or chard will tomorrow be taken to Cald- we'll for trial for the murder of former Governor Steunenburg.
FIGHT ID
 THE DEATH
(sy United Preas.)

Deerlodge, Mont. 9-In an attempt to escape from the penitentiary here last night three prisoners put up des perate fight Warden Conley was ter ribly wounded and his assistant stabbed to death. Two of the desperadoes were shot and will die. The third was cap- tured and returned to his cell.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-09
OF
 HARRY DURETT
(ey United Press.)

Seattle, March, 9-Harry Durett, stage manager of the Grand opera house died here yesterday of spinal menIn- gitls after an illness of three hours. Be was at Sksgwsy for three years and worked at Moore's wharf. He was known to his intimates under the name Of Silver Top,
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-09
FLYING
 TOWARD MADRID
CBy United PreSs.)

Mstrid, March 9.-King Alion 30 has announced that the festivities planned for the celebration of the birth Of the heir to the throne shall be limited to two days instead of three, as previously announced. The stork is expected to visit the palace early in July,
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-09
DRAWS
 DOWN FORFEIT
(By United Prsso.,

(By United Preeo.) London, March 9.-Tommy Burns has drawn down his forfeit for the proposed fight with the negro Johnson.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-09
CAPTAIN AINSW0RTH SUICIDES

Seattle, March, 9-Captain Daniel Aims. worth, commander of the revenue cutter Rush, yesterday put bullet through his head dying instantly. The affair is mystery to his friends as no cause why he should wish to die can be imagined by them. The Captain was in his own stateroom on board the rev. enue cutter when he took his lie.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-09
EXTRA SESSION ID REVISE TARIFF
United Press TeIegraph-cablo Service,

Washington, March, 9,-President Roose- velt has announced his intention to call an ex- tra session of congress probably immediately upon the conclusion of the present term to consider a revision of the tariff. The an nouncement comes as an almost complete surprise as no intimation has been had ot this intention,
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-09
CARY GOES ID
 J. $. SENATE
(By United Preoo.l

COiOmbus, March, 9-Frapk Gary was today elected by the legislature to the United States senate, to all tho un- expired term of former senator Lsti> mor, the vacancy being caused by the latter's death.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-09
WRECK 0F THE JOHN r. MILLER
Cunlsod proOo Tolo0raph-cablo eorvIeo,)

San Francisco Mar 9-The schooner Czarina, arriving here this morning. brings report of the wreck of the schooner John F. Miller, broken in two at Ekatan pen insua Unimak island January 8th story of fearful suffering goes with that of the wreck ten of the thirty persons aboard having died from cold and exposure Assistance was sent the hpwrecked and passengers From Sand Point The John F. Miller sailed from here November 23rd.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-09
RESENT ATTACK
 ON PRESIDENT
CBy United ProOs.)

Brandon, Yt,, s.--ChArEes have been made against Chancellor Day by the MethodiStS, designed to bring about his retirement, bscAuSs of ontSpoken criti- cISm of tho preSident-deiaming him- the charges say.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-09
WANTS PUBLIC
 ID HEAR II

Brandon, Vt., March e.-Rev. Mir. Cook insists that there shall be a public hearing of the charges made against Chancellor Day of defamation of Presi- dent Roosevelt.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-09
PLEADS
 NOT GUILTY
(sy United Press.)

San Francisco, March 9Th morn- ing Abe Ruet was arraigned on the new charge of extorSion from the French restaurants, aud pleaded not guilty.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-09
APPOINTMENT IS SLAP AT HOGGATT

the Gale Hosgatt fight that many can not believe the nomination was made in gCod faith. A cable from Louis P. Shsckleiord, Juneau manager for Gov. Hoggat', reached here last evening pro testing to Gov. Hoggatt on the appoint meut. This was followed by 0 cable gram to Senator Ankney from Attorney Lyons, partner of Shackleiord, pro testing against the splckett nomination
 Senator Ankeny haG promised his support 10 John Sternberger, of Walla Wslls, aud will refuse to mix into AL askau matters. Delegate Gale credits the nomiuatiou of Spickett to National Committeeman John G. Held. Score tary Hitshcock, who is soon to step out to take the management of the Taft campaign, today said the nomination is credited to Held patronage and would stand.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17
Telegram From Giannini

The supervisors last night received
the following telegram from DR.. Gian-
mini:
Hearing before committee this morn
ing. Needham and Englebright OBJ
jected to present form of bill, Need
ham urging that lands revert to gov
ernment on failure of city to construct
and utilize reservoirs. Others desired
to read grant into bill precluding ad-
ditional privileges from interior de-
partment. Garfield appeared in per-
son and made strong appeal for city.
sitting through meeting for two hours.
an unusual occurrence. Bill referred
to subcommittee. OF which Smith of
California is chairman, for modification
as above noted. Submission of bill to
subcommittee does not appear to mean
delay or pigeonholing. but at present
writing appears favorable. Subcom-
mittee meets Friday morning. Request
mayor to telephone thanks to Garfield,
Kahn and Hayes for assistance thus far
rendered and telegraph to Smith of
California, bespeakings his favorable
consideration for San Francisco's ur-
gent necessity"
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17
RICHCORPORATIONS
FLAY[D BY SAYANT
President Eliot of Harvard
Manufacturing Statutes to
Protect Law Breakers

NEW YORK, Dec. 1s.-President
Charles W. Eliot of Harvard. speaking
at the opening meeting of the Civic
forum tonight. defined "lawlessness" in
the various shapes it assumes in the
United States.
He particularly assailed that form
which first secures immunity for itself
by manufacturing statutes legalizing
reprehensible acts counted morally
criminal in every country and cline.
But far worse form of lawlessness
is the violation of laws by rich corpora
tions," he said. Many of these viola
tions are not explicit, but implicit A
peculiarly deliberate form of lawless-
ness is exhibited when corporations or
large combinations of men for business
purposes, foreseeing that they shall
shortly wish to commit illegal acts,
procure beforehand projection against
prosecution for illegitimate practices by
means OF legislation apparently inno-
cent, but really designated to intrench
in their control of trust institutions
speculative and immoral officials or to
prevent convictions for criminal vio-
lence not yet perpetrated. but to be
perpetrated."
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17
WILBUR WRIGHT'S AIRSHIP
MAKES NOTABLE FLIGHT
AeropIane Goes Up Like Rocket
and Sails Without Engines
Working

LEMANs, Dec. 1s.-Wilbur Wright,
the American aeroplanist. made re-
markable flight in his aeroplane today.
Instead of rising gradually. the ma
chine shot up like a rocket to a height
Of 240 feet. The aeronaut then permit
ted it to drop about so feet and then
stopped the engine. The machine
glided down smoothly and gracefully
landing about three-quarters OF mile
from the starting point. Members OF
the English aero club who were pres
ent became wildly enthusiastic over
the splendid performance.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17
THREE PARTIES MAROONED
IN RIVER AT PHOENIX
Rains in Arizona Cause Flood
to Overflow Dam at
Roosevelt

PHOENIX, Arlz.. Dec. 1.-two days
of rain all over Arizona has swollen
most of the rivers to alarming proper
tions. The Salt and Verde rivers are
particularly high.
The river at Phoenix is booming.
but the crest OF the foods not expected
until tomorrow. Three parties are now
marooned on islands in the river bed.
The rain has stopped.
The Verde rose 16 feet early this
morning. During the afternoon water
began flowing over the storage dam
under construction at Roosevelt. This
evening water was within two feet Of
the highest point and was still rising,
being seven feet over the dam at the
intake power canal at the head Of the
Roosevelt BASIN
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17
OVERCOME ALL
OBJECTIONS TO
H[TCH HFTChY
Manson and Giannini Present
San Francisco's Claims
to Committee
Secretary Garfield Favors Pass
age of Resolution Providing
For Reservoir Site
Englebright Raises Points as to
Transfer of Lands That Are
Quickly Explained
Special Dispatch to The Call

Especial Dispatch to The Call
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-The house
committee on public lands today con-
sidered the joint resolution introduced
by Representative Kahn providing for
the acquisition by San Francisco OF
lands in Hetch Hetchy basin. Secre-
tary Garfield of the interior depart
ment was present. He and City En-
gineer Manson and Supervisor Giannini
Francisco, while objections were made
by Representatives Needham and En-
glebrfght
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17
OUR ALICE NIELSEN OWES
MORE THAN SHE CAN PAY
Opera Singers Bills of $500
Offset by SIS in Exempt
Clothing
TsDeciai Dispatch TO The call J

NEW YORK. Dec. 16.-Miss Alice
Nielsen, the former comic opera star
who is studying for the grand opera
stage. today @hied petition in bank
ruptcy. setting forth that she owes
5000 and has only SIS assets. consist
ing of clothing. which is exempt
According to Miss Nielsen, one Max
Desci was her teacher about 10 years
ago in Kansas City, Desei. she says.
'claSns she owes him sL45o. Lee shu-
bertyslso has claim for $1,000 loaned
Miss Nielsen. who is Mrs. Benjamin
Wentwig in private life, declares she
does not owe Desci this money
In order 10 stop the alleged attempts
OF DIESEL TO make capital out of the
matter. Miss Nielsen had the bank
ruptcy papers fled. -~
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17
SCHWAB OFFERS DOCKS
FOR USE OF THE NAVY
Hunters Point Plant to Give
Precedence to Work On
Warships

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-Charles M.
Schwab, who is allied with interests
controlling the Hunters Point docks
near San Francisco. has informed Sec
retary Newberry Of his desire to give
precedence to the naval establishment
in the use of the facilities at that place
whenever desired. These docks were
used by the ~battleship fleet while on
the Pacific coast Newberry thanked
Mr.. Schwab for the offer.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17
JERE KNODE COOK ASKS
MRS. WHALLEY FOR CASH
Grandmother of Former Pastors
Companion Refuses to Sup-
ply Her Needs
fSnaria1- nisns xcb "a The CALI
Especial Dispatoh to The CALL

>e-kss~1>
NEW YORK, Dec. 16.--Jere Knode
Cook, who, when pastor of st. Georges
church., Hampstead, L. l., eloped two
years ago with his ward, Floretta whal-
ley, today appealed once more to Mrs.
kasiah Whalley. the girls grand
mother, for funds.
Mrs. Whalley was inexorable. even
though Lawyer William Emerson of
Hartford pleaded eloquently with her,
saying her granddaughter was prac-
tically destitute.
Mrs. Whalley said she would not
give a cent toward supporting Cook.
but that If the young woman wished
to return from California to her
Hampstead home she would be well
coined.