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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

School District No. 8, common
ly called Pioneer, is locally
famous for the number of school
marms it has graduated into
matrimony before the close of
their terms of service in that
Cupid's lair. But the district
now claims distinction in another
way. Its average school popula-
ton in the last ten years has
been about fifteen, with an aver
age attendance of ten, and yet,
with this small showing, in that
time nineteen pupils have finish
ed the common school course.
We doubt if there is district in
the county which can make a bet
ter proportionate showing. Fur
thermore, fourteen of these pu
pills have continued their studies
in the High school and four of
them have graduated The fam
lily names represented are Straw,
Blakely, Saleen, Kellogg, Harlan,
Pershing, Hobbick, Phares, and
Wagner. 1t is worthy of note
that the three daughters of Sur
veyor Harlan each finished com
mon school at the age of II years,
at intervals of two years, and
that the eldest is graduating
from the county High school just
as the third is ready to enter
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

We, the undersigned business
men of Wa-Keeney, in order to
show our appreciation of the
Trego County High School,
agree to close our places of bust
ness from 1 o'clock to 5 O'Clock
on Friday, May 22d, to witness
the Field Day exercises of our
High School on east grounds.
This will not take effect unless
signed by all business men. No
admission. J. J. Keraus. Star
Grocery, Mrs T. r. Moore,
Hammett & Bacon, w. E. era
bill, A. J. Johnson. HI. o. Gear
hart, L. E. Howe, Malan & Heyl,
F. Fl. Burnham, Gleason & Mar
shall, Mrs. Pierson, E. II. Bar
rett, F. G. Wollner, Trego Nero.
Co., T. S. Howe & Son, HI. E.
Purdy. Fl. S. Givler.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16
crest. per cent discount for cash.
BOWEN BROS.

Last Tuesday evening Paul Ke-
rauS had the misfortune to break
his arm while playing ball. Geo.
Blackman and Paul were scuf-
fling for the ball and in some way
Paul fell with his arm under him
in such manner as to cause the
injury. DR.. Jones set the in
jured member and it is doing
well although Paul don't think it
is the funniest thing that ever
happened to him.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16
Mems Brotherhood.

On next Sunday afternoon at 2
O'Clock, the Union Christian
Mems Brotherhood will hold the
regular monthly meeting in the
Baptist church. General SUBJ
ject: 1.-THE Kind of a Church Men
Like" Every man will be given
a welcome.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16
Letter to Mr.. L. G. Gleason.
Wa-Keeney, HANS.

Dear Sir: We suspect you'd
like the tale, how woman beat
two hardware dealers in Girard,
Pa.
We tried our best to get those
men to sell Devoe lead-and zinc
in that bright town; and failed.
Reluctantly took Mrs. e. f. Bow
man, druggist.
They said they couldn't sell
paint for more than ST. Is per
gallon. Mrs. Bowman can. She
has sold about all the paint that
has been sold there since.
She knew Devoe; had sold our
artists materials. Had some
sense and force, besides; she
ersily learned that cheap is dear
in paint, and told the people.
Mr. Burt Young bought a gal
lon Devoe for rooms that had al
ways taken gallon of other
paint; had half left.
Mr.. E. H. Hiler, jeweler, paint
ed Devoe, and says it goes fur
Their no particulars.
Mr.. John Hanna, grocer,
thought it expensive before he
bought it; brought back nearly
half of his paint. and said it was
the cheapest job he ever had.
Mrs. Bowman reports univer
sal satisfaction. So much for
cheap paint town with bright
woman in it.
Yours truly,
F. w. DEvOE & Co
New York, Chicago, Kansas City
p. S. Verbeck & Lucas sell our
paint.
Her hand this man could not getzs
His health was not as it shoulc
be,
He had not used the best as yet, I"
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

oh were you ne'er a school
boy, and did you never train. and
feel that swelling of the heart,
you ne'er can feel again?" Oh
yes, we feel the swelling, it may
as well be said; it's when our
boys are winning, but it's swell
ing of the head. See Proverbs,
1918
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

Tom Bundy tried for water on
Miss Margaret Swiggett's lots
north of the court house and
struck a good vein of water.
Miss Swiggett expects to put up
a nice house on these lots.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

Kidney complaint kills more
people than any other disease
This due to the disease being so
insidious that it gets good hold
on the system before it is recog-
nized. Foley's Kidney Cure will
prevent the development of a
fatal disease if taken in time w.
w GIBSON
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

Hon. Alvin Law of south Ora
ham, was in the city Wednesday.
He informed US that his son Willis
is gaining in health which Will be
good news to his many friends
here.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

Mrs E. E. Gunckel of Oakley,
was in town several hours last
Tuesday on her way to the Min
iSterial association at Utica. Her
friends only got to see her a few
minutes but they made the time
count while it lasted
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

Allen Hendricks, formerly of
the Saline neighborhood, was
over from Lenora last Friday
and made the World pleasant
call.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

Insist upon DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. There are substi-
tutes. but there is only one orig
inal. 1t is healing, soothing and
cooling and is especially good for
piles. Sold by w. W. GIBSON.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

The Ladies' Good Will society
meets with Mrs. F. P. Lucas
next Wednesday evening, May
20, for both work and business.
A full attendance of members re-
queSted
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

Mrs. T. B. Hays, accompanied
by her mother, Mrs. Bennett,
left for Milwaukee where they
were called by the serious illness
of George Hays, who has has
been under the care of a physi-
clan for some time.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

Services will be held at the
Baptist church next Sunday at
II a. m. No preaching at night.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

Mesdames Ellermeyer, Hodg
es, Drummond, Marshall and
Jones departed Tuesday morn
ing for Topeka to attend the
Grand Chapter Order of Eastern
Star.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

On Wednesday evening about
6 o'clock a soaking rain fell &C
companied by some hail and
wind, not enough however to do
much damage. The rain was
welcome and very beneficial.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

While helping get the town
herd in last Tuesday evening
Ray Morgan's horse threw him
into barbed wire fence cutting
one of his legs so deeply and
badly as to require several
stitches which DIR. Jones took in
the injured member.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

Today Saturday the Epworth
League young people will serve
ice cream and lemonade at the
stand on the ball ground. If the
weather does not permit instead
of serving it at the ball ground
they will serve the above men
toned refreshments at r. H.
Burns real estate office on the
west side of Main street. They
ask your patronage and will treat
you right. Ice cream 10 cents
LemOnSde 5 cents.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

Wanted. ImmediateIym Sew
eral sections of raw and improv-
ed land.-R. III. Burns.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

J. F. Barclay and little daugh-
ter were up from Ogallah town
ship, Wednesday. John says
everything is looking fine in his
neighborhood since the rain.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

Perry Johnson returned from
Kansas City this week after a
three weeks stay in hospital at
that place. His condition is
much improved and his friends
are glad of his return.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

All members of Marian Re-
bekah lodge No. 465 of Wa-Kee-
ney are requested to be present
May 22nd at 8 p. m. as there will
be an election of officers. Mrs.
Grace Isenberg, secretary.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

DeWitt's Little Early Risers
are small, safe, sure and gentle
little pills. Sold by w. w. GIBSON.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

Henry Staatz advertises sale
of fine driving horses, buggies and
harness on Saturday, May 23rd.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

Last Tuesday evening the La
dies Aid society of the M. E.
church served a Is cent lunch at
the home of Mrs. w. @. Olson.
The proceeds amounted to over
S12.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

For Rent-Improved half Sec
ton of land five miles southeast
of town. Herman Long. SO
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

For Sale-Cheap, one 24-horse
power Port Huron engine used
only so days, one 12-disc steam
pillow used 80 days, one 36x7O
Avery separator used about
three seasons, but in good repair
last season John w. Spena
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

For Second hand auto in
good running order. John W.
Spena.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

A healthy man is a king in his
own right; an unhealthy man is
an unhappy slave. Burdock
Blood Bitters builds up sound
health-keepS you well.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

Read Bowen Bros. sale notice
in this issue.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

Mrs. 81. M. Shaw and family
are domiciled in the Sam Parks
house north of Cleve Beason's
home.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

For Sale-Cane and kafir corn
seed good quality. w. r. Walk
err, on Saline north of town.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

Mrs. w. E. Crabin and child
rem left Tuesday morning for
Plattsmouth, Nebr., where they
will visit for few weeks.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

Miss Bessie Courtright arriv-
ed from Kansas City last Thurs
day evening. She came up to
visit home folks and attend the
graduation of her sister Lucy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

Mrs. M. E. Courtright has
been confined to her bed by sick
ness this week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

For Sale-A new Edison phon-
ograph complete with several of
the latest records. A bargain
for anyone who wants a good
phonagraph.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

F. G. Wollner purchased the
lots south of the D. II. Henkel
residence from w. H. Swiggett
this week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

Mrs 1. t. Purcell left Monday
night for Kansas City and Toxic
ka. She will attend the Grand
Chapter of the Eastern Star at
Topeka.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

Harsh physics react, weaken
the bowels, cause chronic consti-
patton. 25c. Ask your druggist
for them
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16
Fresh Pork at Bakers.

Another good rain Wednesday
evening.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

Talk about the water wagon,
it's the oil wagon that really does
the business.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

Get Verbeck & Lucas prices
on lumber, coal, stoves, paints,
varnishes and building material
They will save you money.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

Miss Kirkendall of Voda, Wis
tied with Miss Edith Scott thi.
week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

r. II. Burns took a load of
preachers to Utica in his auto
last Tuesday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

House for sale = 14x16 sub
stantially built, good as new,
cheap for cash. Inquire at this
office. Is
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

For Rent-16O acre farm with
good improvements near Coll
yer. Address, r. L. Thompson,
DelphOS, KanS.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

Rev. w. E. Scott and Rev.
Smith of Hays, drove to Utica to
the Ministerial association on
Tuesday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

Henry Johnston came up from
Topeka on Wednesday evening.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

For sale-1OO bushels of Kafir
corn seed, all clean and graded
Fred Flyr, 5 miles southwest of
town
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

Mrs. John Speua and Mrs. E.
L. Morgan visited in Ellis last
Tuesday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

Wanted Cattle or horses te
pasture. Inquire of Will Rhoades
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

See the new dishes and cut
glass at the Book Store.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16
made home lard al

Wanted = Boarders through
Normal. Miss Emma Hotel.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

W. III. Swiggett is making a
speciality of carefully prepared
abstracts. See him.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

Mrs. H. F. Kline visited with
her sister, Mrs. Allen, in Ora
ham county, this week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

E. S. Beach of Hays, was in
the city last Monday on bust
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

The Kansas City Commercial
club visited Wa-Keeney, Friday
morning, May 1st, between z
and 8 o'clock They were in a
special train consisting of ten
Pullman and three baggage cars,
pulled by two engines. 1t was
probably as fine a train as has
ever pulled into Wa-Keeney. The
train consisted of dining, sleep
ing and observation cars, all of
the best that could be procured
for trip of this kind. In the
party were all the leading bust
ness men of Kansas City, who
were out getting acquainted with
their customers and learning
more about the territory in
which they were doing business
The train arrived here about z
O'Clock and was met by our bust
ness men Plenty of advertising
matter and souvenirs we're given
to everybody present 1t was a
jolly crowd out for a good time
and recreation.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

On Tuesday evening the Sail
ma Commercial club went
through here at about 6 O'Clock.
The train only stopped here
twenty minutes. The town ap-
parently wasn't aware of the ar
rival for the reception was rather
thin, sort. of the wafer and wat
cry tea variety. But the men
made the best of it and were a
nice gentlemanly lot of fellows.
The quartette gave some fine vo-
cal selections and every one was
remembered generously with
plenty of advertising matter.
The Ellis of
last week contains a sort of a
comeback on the lyceum bust
ness, which we will not repro
duce as it consists mainly of a
REPETITION of the Inconsistencies
and absurdities we pointed out
two weeks ago, and a personal
fling at the bird of the Wa-Kee-
ney committee. We may say,
however, that the bird doesn't
appear to be losing any sleep
over the matter. It is probable
that he is not the kind to borrow
trouble about the bridge as long
the ford is SO plain and easy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

The trouble with some cough
cures is that they constipate.
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Sy-
rup does not constipate, but on
the other hand it's laxative prin-
ciples gently move the bowels.
1t is pleasant to take and is
especially recommended for
children, as it is nearly as good
as maple sugar Sold by w. w.
GIBSON.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16
II Work Horses.

elrnae yearod
eight
brown marcel Old
;browd twelve
wei hck mare five oldwe
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-05-16

M. W. MASON, Auctioneer
w. J. WILLIAMS, Clerk.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-03-20
NEW SUITS FILED
IN DISTRICT COURT.

N. J. Winchell against Elmer Free
man, seeking an injunction TO prevent
the removal of improvements from
land in sections so and 31-13-26. w.
w. Gatewood and R.. D. Bowers are
plaintiffs attorneys.
Mary E. Jackson against D.. B.
Jackson, asking for divorce on the
grounds of non-support and abandon
ment; also seeking custody of minor
son and property rights. J. T. Evans
filed the suit.
Georgia NJ. Tilton against Robert
E. Tilton, asking divorce on the al
legation of abandonment and non
support. u. S. Bateman filed the com
plant.
C. N. Frager against Jos. NJ. Pow
ell and Mamie Powell, minor children
of Myrtle NJ. Powell, tt quiet title to
lot II, block %, West Side addition
to Roswell Ed S. Gibbany is com
~plainant's attorney.
Peggie Bond against Lois and Syb-
il Evans and Charles Bond, to quiet
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-03-20

title to lots 3 and 4, block 2, Thur
ber's addition to Roswell. Ed S. Glib
bany filed the suit.
Rlchard Roesner against the Hag-
erman Lumber & Hardware Co., ask
ing for 1915 alleged to have been paid
on a fraudulent lien and for 5000
damages. A. J. Nisbet is plaintiffs
attorney.
In Re application of Roscoe C. Mis-
bet for temporary license to practice
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-03-20

county, Territory of New Mexico, has
fixed the first Monday in April, 1908,
for the hearing of objections to said
final account and settlement thereof.
Given under my hand and the seal
Of the Probate Court for Chaves
county, this 18th day of March, 1908.
F. P. GAYLE,
(SEAL) Probate Clerk.
(wed. 3-11 t3)
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-03-20

law.
F.. y. Porterfeld against Farms
worth & Fritz, asking for 1920 alleg-
ed to be due for goods. & j. Nisbet,
attorney for plaintiff.
The Joyce4Pruit Co. against Mrs.
/. j. Foster, asking for S169.77, alleg-
ed to be due for merchandise. Rich
ardso1, Mcclure & Hefin are plaint-
ifs attorneys.
In Re insanity of Oliver Phelan.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-03-20
Notice.

Chas. Fairweather, administrator
of the estate of A. E. Vincent, de-
ceased, has filed his final account as
administrator for said estate. Hon. j.
T.. Evans. Probate Judge for Chaves
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-03-20
Strawberries.

Just a few hundred plants left. Last
chance this seaso for strawberries
Spencer Seedless Apple Co. 16tf
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-03-20

We can loan you money on city OF
farm property, draw deeds and mort
cages, and make YOU abstracts on
short notice.-Roswell Title & Trust
Co.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-03-20

l.. E. BOwdry and H. F. Moore came
in from Ell Paso this morning on q
business visit.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-03-20

Will the lady who took the purse
by mistake Friday morning, off the
counter of the dry goods department
at Joyce-Pruit Co, please return the
same to Record office? t1*
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-03-20

The So Easy eye glasses are the
kind to wear. Sold by l.. B. Boellner,
the Jeweler and Optician.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-03-20

Have your glasses fitted by DR..
Offices at links Jewelry Store.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-03-20

Pure bred R. 1. Reds, stock or eggs
Mrs. J.. F. Bryson, r. Ed 5 09t10'
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-03-20

Bring you old crippled horses to
Rabb. He has a first class horse sheer
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-03-20

Fred c.. Hunt and A. A. Ririe have
gone upon a two weeks surveying
trip, sixty miles north on the Pecos.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-03-20

Bring your horse to T. NJ. Rabb.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-03-20
Notice,

Correct legal blanks. Record Office.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-03-20

s LOCAL NEWS. s
Russell does lott

Russell does horse-snoeing.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-02-18
MAY HAVE COMMITTED SUICIDE
Believed That Owen Smith Has
Taken His Own Life
Has Not Been Seen Since Early We'd
neSdas AfternoOn-Part OF Clothes
round I'm Saed i'm Lumber Yard
owned Restaurant Where Recent
Murder Mas Committed.

Ii is believed that Owen Smith, co.
ored, the keeper OIL the restaurant
near Second and Wright streets where
the murder Of George Robinson. color
eG, occurred, on Sunday afternoon
last, has committed suicide and the
Cape Fear river near where ne was
last seen, will be dragged tolay in
al effort to recover his body.
Yesterday afternoon in a shed stor-
ed with lumber at tee Bell and Cant
well lumber yards in the southern sec
tion of the city Smiths coat, hat and
vest were found, and il is stated,
though it could not be confirmed, that
there was j note in his coat pocket
directed to his brother telling him of
his intention to make away with him
self.
Early on Wednesday afternoon a
warrant was sworn out against Smith
charging him with cruelty to animals.
He is known to have started toward
the city hall but nothing has been seen
OF him since that time. At first it
T&s thought :nat he had left the city
but later developments gave rise to
the belief that Smith had committed
suicide.
There has been some disposition to
connect Smiths disappearance in some
way with the tragedy which occurred
dt his place of business on Sunday
and for which Furman Lee a young
white man Is now confined in jail,
indicted by the cotCner's jury and
charged with the crime.
On the other hand many do not be-
lieve that Smith was connected in the
remotest way with that crime and they
explain his disappearance by the fact
that since Sunday he has been so har-
rassed in different ways that he lost
control Of himself and took his own
life.
Smith bears good name among the
better class of citizens in the section
where he lives. He owns several
houses and has been looked on as
decent, hard working colored man.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-02-18
PLEDGED TO BRYAN.
Wisconsin VIII Send Solid Dclega-
ton to Denver Convention.

Milwaukee, Wis, Feb. 13.-Wiscon-
sin will probably send a solid delega-
ton to the democratic national con-
vention al Denver, pledged to support
w. J. Bryan for the presidential nom
ination according 20 inference drawn
frCn. the results Of the various dis
trict caucuses which today named DEL
eeates to be presented to the state
convention for confirmation.
The convention was called to order
at the Davidson theatre this afternoon
with John F. Doherty of Lacrosse as
temporary chairman
Mr.. DOherty's speech was a ringing
democratic address in which he strong
ly outlined democratic issues and ac-
cused the republican party of assimi-
lating democratic doctrines. He closed
by referring to William Jennings Bry-
an as the standard bearer already
chosen.
Mr.. Doherty's reference to Mr.. Bry-
an was vociferously cheered.