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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-03-27
n Information Concerning Byans Expected Visit If Possible He vii
Surprise Party.

Mrs. Al Batchmau planned and
carried out genuine surprise on
her husband Saturday evening. it
being his birthday. The friends
and neighbors of Mr.. and Mrs
Batchman were notified of the
matter and the manner in which
they were to help carry the affair
to success. MIR. Batchman bad..
idea of the approach of the crowd
and.did not have time to look in
the mirror to see how he looked
as all men as we'll as women do
1.-THE men all deny it) before the
party we're into the house making
PREPARATION for a genuine old
fashioned party and even then it
never dawned on Al that this was
in the way OF a celebration Of
his birthday. unil some one ask
ed him how old be was. AL
looked at Mrs. Batchman and said
"Oh. / understand this whole
business. I hey PLAYED whist
and pitch and other games and
they had music and they told about
the early and the later days and
in fact this was the occasion like
the parties of former days. in
formal and enjoyable to the young
est and we'll as the oldest person
present. One of the parties that
we wonder whv we don't have
them 0ftener. They had the very
best supper that could be got up
by the best of cooks and first class
material and it is needless to men
tion was appreciated by all. Mr..
Batchman was congratulated on
reaching this particular birthday
and wished many returns of the
day. In return Mr.. Batchman
thanked the guests for their re-
memberance of the day. Those
present we're Mr.. and Mrs. W. H.
Rogers and family. Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis Plankenhorn and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Moore aud
family. Mrs. Strater of Geneve
ILL.,. Mr.. and Mrs. B. j. Kelly and
family. MIR. and Mrs. G Harman,
and family. and Mr. and Mrs.
Theis.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-03-27
BRYAN CLUB ORGANIZED.
Democrats Meet and Prepare Prellm.
lndry OrgaDlzailas For Campaign.

About twenty 6'e Democrats
met Monday evening according to
call. and proceeded with the or
gaDzation of a Bryan Club. c. X.
Aldrich was elected president and
ID. Mcdonald secretary. A com
mittee was appointed to draw up
rules and regulations governing
the organization, also committee
to secure permanent meeting
place, and committee to continue
the effort made by individuals to
secures change in Mr.. Bryan's
route in going throught the state
in April.
The trip Of Mr.. Bryan was arrang-
ed the day following the banquet
in Topeka. after the gentlemen
from here had returned home,
therefor they we're not aware Of
the proposition until advised
through the press. In order to get
Mr.. Bryan for an hours speech
here on that trip, first bis consent
must be obtained, and then a spe-
cial train secured to bring him
from Hutchinson and take him
on to Dodge City. This latter
question has been ironed out, and
now the committee is waiting to
get Mr.. Bryan's consent to make
the change. They expect to hear
soon. The club will meet again
naxt Saturday evening.
Doubtless Mr.. Bryan coming to
Great Bend will do three things.
First bring big crowd. Second,
bring some big Republican some
time during the campaign. which
means third. another big crowd,
and all OF that is good for the COM
munity.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-03-27
"COmlng Attraction"

Regardless of everything. the
coming of the Hand of Man"
which will appear as special en-
gagement at the opera house Thurs
day evening. April 2nd. should
have one of the largest houses of
the season. this show and CON-
pany are one of the few that
guaran zee a perfect performance,
and a refund of money at any time
if performance is not entirely up
TO expectation. MISS Goldie
Cole" who has gained hersef ,
name and become a popular favo
rite will appear in the title Roll
as. Betty Bindle with q supporting
cast in strength that should max
a record breaker.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-03-27
That Corn Contest.

Several names of boy that wish
to enter the corn contests have
been received. Applicant blanks
will not be mailed to the boys as
was stated in the circular letter to
teachers, but the boys will be ask
ed to fill out the blanks when they
call for the corn. A boys parents
can call for the corn and fill out
the application blanks if it is not
possible for the boy to come.
Contestants may enter up to the
time for distributing the corn.
Places where and time when corn
will be given out will be mention
ed in the papers in due time. The
following names have been receiv-
ed to date;
Wesley Roberts, Albert Brown,
Harvey Brown. Henry Mische,
Elmer Mische. Freddie Campbell.
Ralph Christensen Albert Becker.
Lewis Becker, Tony Asher, For.
rest Hart, Chester Nelson. Freddie
Nicolet. Eddie Nicolet. Chester
Gaunt, Ross Lawson. Frank Har-
per. Earl Campbell. Paul Pascoe,
Cecil Cam pbell, Forrest Campbell
Adolf Stos, Charley Hejuy,
Charlie Neither, Frank Kober.
Leo Kober. Joseph Schneider,
Bernard Schneider. Will Bahr,
Aolph Bahr. George Schartz, Ed.
ward Schartz. Frank Matzek,
Leroy, Brougher, Anton Senko,
George Komarek. George Adams,
Frank Adams, Louie Schneider.
Earl Ward. Andrew Mayer, T. B
Kelley, Ray Jordon. Adam Jor-
don, Charlie Jordon, John lnger-
soil. John Charles. Joseph Hitch
mantz, John Hinderliter, Irwin
Hinderliter, Roy Hinderliter, Ed
ward Schmidt August Schmidt.
Jacob Schmidt. Fred Galyard,
Landry lsern. Willie .Witte.
George Witte. Jerry Witte. Mar
zis Gleisner, Frank Nemlowill,
joseph Nemlowill. Josepph Reidl,
Albian Scholler, John Scholler.
Frank Michael, Willie Michael.
Ivan Michsel. Clarence Michael.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-03-27
About . Great lsli Gld

Last Wednesday evening the
bosrders at the college dining ball
were given an informal reception
by Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Ander-
son. About two hundred and ffty
were present and at six they were
seated at the tables when an ex-
cellent dinner was served. A short
program was rendered consisting
of reading BY Nell Reckard and
Eunice Haterius a piano solo by
Phyllis Fuhr. a vocal solo. slpen-
didly rendered BY Lillian Troillet
speeches by Andrew Ostrum and
DR.. Csrlbert and a song BY the
Record Qusrttete, President Phil
blad officisted as master of cere-
monies. The strdents. knowing
that this day was the Presidents
birthday. took advantage Of this
fact BY presenting him with q
beautiful rocking chair as q slight
token Of their esteem.
A most pleasant evening was
spent in the spacious dining hall
by singing college song. giving
yells and playing games.
The above is taken from The
Lindsborg Record and you will
notice the verv Aattering mention
of Miss Lillian Troillet of this
city. The fact that Miss Troillet
was chosen to take part In this
particular entertainment shows
that she is appreciated by the
faculty, and reflects credit Oh her.
We were informed today by a
graduate of this school that Miss
Troilet was expected BY the teach
ers to become a great singer and
in addition was about the most
popular young lady in attendance
at the college.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-03-27
Club Rouse Dinner

Several of our young people
from the city drove out to the
cheyenne Sunday and took dinner
at the club house AID from what
they each and all say there never
was a dir ner that equaled this
particular dinner either for varie-
~ OF good things to eat or the ex-
cellent manner in which it was
cooked. They had every thing
that was procurable to eat and the
fact that Mrs. CLANCY cooked it is
fully sufficient to say to any one
that has had the pleasure of dining
with Mr.. and Mrs. Clancy. To
add to the occasion Will Townsley
Henry Weirach and Frank Brink
man waited upon the table and
there is not in the state three hand
somer and better walters They
Took there orders like old hands,
reached for tips (which they failed
to get) like veterans. and were
very satifactory as walters except
a sort of wondering expression
something like | wonder how long
we will have to wait.
Tine party started from here in
the snow and rain but the after
noon was fine They returned by the
way of Hoisington all we're we'll
pleased with tue trip and the day.
We have no doubt that during the
spring and summer that the Club
House on the Cheyenne will be a
very popular place for Sunday,,din-
Ders. The distance is about right
for a pleasant drive and you will
be welcome and sure OF FIRST class
dinner Those present on this
occasion we're Misses Anna and
Mary Sutherland. Alice Russell.
Florence and Carrie Castle, Anna
Strobel, Maud Luse, Bess and
Nina Stoke. and Will and Charles
Townsley, Clarence Aldrich. Drs.
John and Homer Robinson. Ed
Volmer, George Nimocks, Henry
Weirauch and Frank Brinkman
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-03-27
A SELF MADE MILLIONAIRE.
4 Son Of Christian P. Smith Is a Bank
eP in Kansas.

Edwardsville, ILL.,, March %;
Christian P. Smith, Is years
old, a millionaire farmer and land
owner living near here. died yes
terday. Mr.. Smith was a native
of Hesse Darmstadt. Germany.
and came to America when a
young man. Starting without a
penny and handicapped at 81
years, because he could not speak
English. he died today the owner
of between 5000 and 5000 acres
of farming land valued at more
than Hmilllon dollars. and con-
trolling interest in four banks be-
sides other ventures.
He leaves, his widow and six
children. among them being. Loui
A. Smith, a pianist of Berlin; Ida
c. Mueller. wife of Prof. Otto
Mueller, leader of the Philadelphia
Symphony orchestra, and Edward
L. Smith, president of bank at
El'inwood. Kas. Kansas City
Times 23-.:
The many friends of Ed Smith
in this county AMI surrounding
territory will deeply regret the
death of his father. who was well
known here, and join with US in
extending our sympathy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-03-27
viii End Tax DOdglng.

The state tax commission has
compiled a list of all mortgages
in the state which are owned by
persons outside the counties in
which the mortgages are recorded
An extra force of stenographers
are now at work compiling the list
for each county. | has been found
that many mortgages are owned
by person living in other counties
than that ip which the property
is located. Many Wyandotte
county residents own mortgages on
property in other parts of the
state. A list of all of these mort
cages will be sent to Wysndotte
county. linen II the holders OF the
mortgage does no return it when
the assessor makes bis visit the
assessor will place it on the assess
ment roll and the owner will have
to pay taxes on it just the same.
The tax commission gave out
a statement today saving that il
did not intend to attempt to collect
back taxes On mortgages for tht
past three years. Kansas City
] Times.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-03-27
Taking The Veil.

The solemn. simple. but impres.
sive ceremonies Of bestowing the
veil on candidates for the sister.
hood took place at the St. Marv's
convent on Wednesday. when
Bishop Hennessy presided at the
exercises. and gave the wells to
the candidates. He was assisted
by Fathers Schultz of Windthorst,
Dratb of Cain City. Heiman Of
Odin, O'Sulllvan Of Hoislngton.
Weikmsnn of St. Peters. and
Hermanns Of Great Bend. A
large number Of persons were up
from the east side of the county tc
witness the ceremonies. Bishop
Hennessey left Immediately after
the services for the east.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-03-27
To The Farmers Of Kansas.

Kansas is the greatest wheat pro-
ducing state in the Union, and is
therefore vitally interested in binding
twine. As result of the extortions of
the binding twine trust the legislature
of this state, in 1898, made provision
for the establishment Ofa, binding
tWine plant at the Peuitentiary. The
capacity of the plant was small, and
- for the first few years the quality oi
twine produced was not very good,
but in the last three years new and
improved machinery has been put in,
the capacity of the plant greatly in
creased, and the quality of the twine
improved, until now it is as good as
the best on the market. Other states
have followed our example. Missouri
has similar plant, andmanufactured
about one million Of binding twine
last year. North Dakota has similar
plant, as has Indiana. Michigan is
just installing plant. Minnesota has
made greater strides than any state
IN this enterprise, the prison author
tiles up there confidently expecting to
manufacture nearly three fourths of
the twine used in that state this year.
Kansas in good wheat years, when
headers are not much used, needs
about ten million pounds of twine.
and every pound Of it ought to be
bought at our penitentiary. The
capacity Of our plant is not as yet
that great, but if the patronage will
justify its enlargement it will be en-.
larged to meet the demand. Oklaho.
Q ma also buys extensively from Kan.
sas. Since Kansas engaged in the
= Manufacture of twine the price has
been reduced more than, one half
and the farmers IN all these whea,
growing states are saving hundreds o.
thousands of dollars by reason of this
. successful attempt to complete witt
the great binding twine trust;
Our twine is now as good, if no
better, than any twine on the market
and the price this year has been re
duced to I! cents per pound on &C
count Of 5000 pounds or more, anc
to s cents for amounts less than 5ooc
pounds, F, O. B. Lansing, Kan. Thi
is the lowest price ever made OF
binding twine in this state. If tht
farmers of Kansas will give their sup
port to this state enterprise the bind
ing twine plaut can be made to pa
nearly all the expenses of the Stat
Penitentiary, aud I appeal to the farr
ers of the state to give their patronaa
to this state institution. The pric
and quality make it to their fnanci;
interest to do so, and patriotic cor
siderations should prompt in this di
rection.
Address your orders to W. I
Haskell, Warden, Lansing, Kan.
E. W. Hoch,
Governor.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-03-27

Mrs. Nelson. sister of August
Rothgarn. left for her home at
Amsdee California Tuesday even.
ing after q visit here.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-03-27

We are informed bv Bill Smyth
that his boom for Justice Of the
Peace is gaining ground and that
be expects to land the Office with
out much trouble
Mr.. and Mrs. George Gruver
came in from Abilene Saturday
evening for a visit with Mrs.
Gruver's parents Mr.. and Mrs.
r. W. Emmerson.
A. E. Harper of Watonga Okla.
homa is here visiting bis sister
Mrs. NJ. P. Parker. Mr.. Harper
will 90 from here to southern
California for several month visit.
Bernard Markey is here from a
visit at Gillian Missouri. Mr..
Markey will visit with bis son Phil
Markey and family for several
days before returning to his ranch
near Ellis.
Mrs. Nora Sable and her daugh-
ter Miss Helen Sable went home
to the north part of the county
after several days visit with Mr..
and Mrs. W. H. Russell and fami.
ly Of South Liberty.
A a meeting of the executive
committee of the Barton county
Sunday school association Tuesday
Mr.. R. H. Moses resigned a presi.
den Of the association and S. H.
Gwinn was elected to gil the va.
cancy. Plans for active work oil
the association were discussed and
a full course of work for the
spring and summer was mapped
out.
We see by the papers that Rev
E. Puriee pastor Of the Christian
church at Cofeyville. formerly
paster Of the Christian church a
this place, aud a son in law Of T
Fl. Brewer. received a threaten
ing Black Hand" letter yester
day morning. He had been activ,
in a recent campaign for law en-
forcemet,and on Sunday night de
llvered a sermon on Superstition
and Delusions". The citizens @
Cofeyville are worked up owe
; the letter, and every effort will b
J made to apprehend the guilt
parties-Pawnee Rock Herald.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-03-27
Shooting Affair al 2Ozel.
From the Rusller, March l9.

Ihe citizens of Larned we're hor,
rifed Wednesday evening to learn
that Bert Reed. former District
Clerk of Pawnee County had been
shot and probably fatally wounded
by j. +. Whitney, son of County
CLERK Whitney of Pawnee County,
at the little town of Rozel. in the
westpr part of the county. The
shooting from all that can be
learned was purely accidental and
resulted from a brag gadOcio re-
mark made by Whitney which
Reed did not think the former
would carry it out Both man reside
in Rozel, Reed managing a branch
establishment Of his fathers Larn-
ed hardware and implement busi-
ness, and Whitney running a
billiard hall and bowling alley.
The later had been drinking con-
siderably, and as Reed about five
thirty entered the billiard room,
Whitney, who was standing be-
hind the cigar case with another
gentleman made the remark, Il
am going to shoot through your
hat" Reed, is said to have replied,
oh, | guess not" to which
Whitney replied, "I'll show you."
and he pulled an automatic thirty
two Calibre revolver and did pro.
ceed to show. He aimed a trihe
low, Reed not having an oportu.
nifty to duck to escape the bullet,
being entirely innocent of the least
thought Of action on the oth.r's
part, and the ball entered Reeds
head on the left side close to the
crown and passed through. H,
was of course rendered unconscious
and one side was paralyzed. Ply
sicians were hastily summoned,
who attended the wounded man,
but give it as their opinion tina;
he cannot live. This morning the
was conscious. but as tothe extent
of the injuries the physician,
could give no definite statement.
IS before stated, the case was
one of simply brsg. backed BY
enough whiskey to attempt tC
make the brsg good. No words
or quarrel of anv kind bad taker
place. Both the young men grew
up in Pawnee county. and are con
nected with the best families of tb,
county. Whitney has been places
in Jail awaiting the outcome o
the act, and is badly broken VI
over the act. The community j
borri6ed, but are taking matter,
very cool. and sincerely hopinl
for the best. The participants anc
their families are: we'll known j
this city, and their many:.friend
hope with others for the best
Reed is unmarried. while Whltne,
has a wife and little son.
The condition of Bert Reed
who was shot at Rozel a week age
remains about the same. He
resting easy, bis side is still para
lyzed. The physicians are incline
to think that be will remain para
lyzed, but that there are hopes O
bis recovery.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-03-27
Stubs 10 be Here.

A letter received from the
Stubbs headquarters in Topeka an
nounces that Mr.. W. R. Stubs
one of the prominent candidates
for the Republican nomination for
governor, will SPEAK in Great
Bend Oh Saturday afternoon.
March 2Sth, Just at what hour
or where the speech will be made
has not yet been decided Cd. Mr..
Stubs will likely draw a very
large crowd to hear him. 1t is
probable that other candidates for
governor on the various ticket,
will also make this county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-03-27

DR.. A. NJ. Sipes left Tuesday
for bis ranch in Gray county. Mr..
Sipes is having a lot of building
done on his ranch.
Mrs. George ". Taylor return
ed Monday from an extended visit
with relatives at Verden Illinois
Miss Minnie Means left Tues
day evening for Grand Junctin fo
an extended visit with relative
and friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-03-27
Attebtlon Thfsshers.

A good threshing outfit for sale.
One % horse power Advance Sim.
pie traction engine with Monarch
tender run four seasons. One 36-
go Avery separator with Mappel
bay sacker run two seasons. All
in good condition. Twill sell cheap
and quit business Write or call on
Frank j. Lang Redwing Kansas.
Nick Keeper, Phillip Grom =
mers, Henry and Herman Koelch
we're up from Ellinwood Tuesday
lsttending j. P. court.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-03-27

The condition Of Bert Reed,
who was shot at Rozel a week ago,
remains about the same. He is
resting easy. bis side is still para
lyzed. The physicians are inclined
to think that be will remain para.
lyzed, but that there are hopes Of
bis recovery.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25
M'CARREN SAYS MURPHY LIES
challenges Iammany Leader 70
Prove Vice Charge.
senator Declares II Is Only a Re
hash" of Five Years of
Persecution.

New York. Aug. 24-Aroused by Charles
r Murphy's charges that he had al
tempted 10 introduce licensed vice in.o
Brooklyn while Henry Hazzerrv was
deputy police commissioner. in charge Of
taat borough. Patrick H NIcCar-e1 This
afternoon issued a typewriter statement
in which he cha-acJerizes the Tauma7v
chieftain IS "a contemplate liar and -,--
worthy Of belief
The spectacle OF NIr. Mummy posinF
as a keeper OF morals is enough 70 make
horse laugh says Senator AIcCar-ar.
edding, "of course he cannot see the
absurd figure he is cutting
McCarren asserts that AIurphy's charges
are only ''rehash' Of similar aiIera-
tons made during the last i've vasrs
that Murphy has been fighting 70 Tam
Iilaas'lze Brooklyn through the p-f77a-
res. and he adds in his argument thar
twice since such attacks were made he
{ tAlcCar-enl has been a candidate for re
state senate. and both times has been
Senator AIcCarren's statement in 7s--
Is as follows:
The statement issued by Mr.. ATllrprv
ID which be says that the reason. for his
a. ahJasonisrl 20 ne personally is due n
-Ae conditions growing out Of the sd
il1-a -aistration Of Judge HaEgertv while
deputy police commissioner in Proolz1v-o
aas been rehashed for four OF five vaa-s
lurlng The contest Mr. Murphy. has mad /
70 carry the primaries in BROOKLYN. and
.n e2ch instance the Democrats Of Rrool-
.sn nave defeated Mr.. Murphy
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25
MOROCCO ACCEPTS PRETEEDER
HuIai Ha6d said to Have Aseendes
SuItan's Throne.

Hoffman Philip. charge d'afsires Of the
American legation al Tangier. reported
70 tSe state Department yesterday that
Mulai Hafd, the Moorish pretender. has
been proclaimed Sultan.
Moorish officials and citizens held a
meeting on Sunday. he said. and signed
proclamation. declaring 1IuIai Hard
the rightful successor 10 the throne. The
minister Of foreign affairs. who signed The
proclamation. said that he did so because
he believed that the pretender could pro
Nloe q better government than the de-
posed Sultan A copy Of the procIar-s-
tion was sent 70 NIuIai Hand AZ Fsz
Bloodshed and disorder. Mr. PhHfu add
ed, We're probably prevented by declaring
IN favor OF the pretender- The people Of
Morocco. he said. were quietly sro-r--n
their approval
Mn Philip sent another rabIeFrzu m
Jle department. which said thar r-e
forces led by the depOsed Sultan had bean
completely routed while they were march Z
lns 10 occupy the southern capital The
report that the Sultan and some Of his
followers were prisoners. Mr. PhuIu said Z
could not be confirmed The defeat Vas
most conclusive and the early 5ovrfau I
~ the existing government was expected /
----S dispatch was sent prior 20 the one
announcing the proclamation Of ATufzf I
Hand as the new sultan.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25
BELMONT JILIS YANKEE TURF
He VIII Resign as Jockey
Club Chairman.
To Transfer His Stables to England.
Where Conditions Are Less
Restricted.
Special to he Washington Herald

SPECIAL % he Washington Herald.
New York. Aug 24.-The report was re-
pested today that August Belmont will
resign as chairman Of the Jockey Club
upon his return from Europe The re-
port also stated that Mr.. Belmont would
close out al his American turf interests,
transferring them 10 Europe
Mr. Belmont is said 70 be disgus-ed
with the American race situation as il
row exists, and is arranging his affairs
TO enter the European game on a large
scale The report SAYS he has made many
entries in the stake events OF France and
England. and his immediate removal OF
his stable to foreign soil Is predicted
James r. Reane and James Butler are
spoken OF as most likely 10 Ell the place.
The former is regarded as the -'Dea-, Of
the American turf but there Is a feeling
that he viii not accept the Office because
Of i'll health Consequently Mr. Butler is
being looked forward TO as the man.