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

For the first time in years,
Hutchinson can be termed a dry
town. Not as some towns are
reported to be dry, but dry in
reality, "Men paced the streets
with parched Threats" says
the Gazette, and even those who
are well "Onto the ropes" can
find but little of the thirst sat-
isfying liquid. The famine is here
and this time in stern reality"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

Mr.. and Mrs. ST.. Kelly, of Gin
AKRON, have been in the city for
several days visiting their son, ].
P. Kelly. They left Tuesday eve
ing for Chicago.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

The glass plants in Kansas
have decided to close down rath-
er than to grant the Is per cent
increase in wages demanded by
the glassworkers union.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25
&c. Davis was up west Monday
looking after his farms.

Ed Wood and wife are up from
Sedgwick county to spend Christ
mas with their daughter, Mrs. L.
B. Tebbe. Mr.. Wood was former
ly resident of Lyons, where he
conducted a newspaper.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

According to the monthly re
port of the fourth assistant post
master general, THERE are now
1,701 rural mail routes establish
sd and in operation throughout
Kansas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

Although the happy day is still some
months away, the fair maids Of Lux
emburg who have not yet been fortu.
nate enough IL secure husband, have
begun to prepare for Lovers fair"
New dresses are being made, old ones
repaired, and all The subtle arts known
to womankind the world over are b.
Ing brought to bear upon the problem
Of making the unattached daughters Of
the household irresistible In the eyes
Of the eligible young men.
Every year on the first Thursday In
December, the peasants of this billy
province flock into its chief town, Ar.
Ion, in char-a-bancs, carts and every
other description Of vehicle In order
to attend the curious ceremony. The
young people strike up acquaintance,
while their parents exchange conf.
dences as to the possibility of match.
Tho young men, who invariably are
dressed in their best black clothes, Of.
Ter presents to the girls Of their choice
and even go so far as to claim formal
engagement. These operations take
place openly in streets, in houses Of
refreshment and in the public gar.
dens.
All this, however, is but a prelim.
mary and Of but slight interest com.
pared with what follows. II two young
folks become mutually attached at this
fair" the respective families apply to
a marriage broker, or, as he Is called,
"a holy man." This person becomes
the honored guest in the house Of the
parents Of both contracting parties. He
makes himself acquainted with their
exact social position, their habits Of
life, their tastes; transmits these de-
tails to the other SIDE" indicates how
housekeeping may best be started on
the given conditions; in short, he "ixeG
up" the marriage. These brokers or
holy men are generally counted as
first-rate trenchmen and wine swallow.
ers. All the same they are held Ia
considerable esteem by the two fam.
lilies, at whose table they are accord.
cd the place Of honor.
A month later-that is to say, on
the FIRST Thursday In the New Year
there is a second fair" at Arlon.
Here the lovers formally plight their
troth, the families give their mutual
consent to the union, and the broker
receives his remuneration-consisting
Of commission On the amount Of the
dowry, and, in accordance with an an
cient custom, Q pair Of top boots and
Q top hat.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

Ferdinand Mella, one of the
proprietors of the leading hotel
at Leavenworth, and famuos as a
chef, died last week of drorsy.
Mella was known to hundreds Of
travelling men and politicians,
and was the personal friend of
William j. Bryan.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

Considerable alarm is being
felt in Kansas over the incres-
ing number of cases of tubercu-
losis or consumption in the state.
A nesting was held in Topeka
recently to decide the best meth
cd Of fighting the disease. There
are now approximately 5000 cas-
of tuberculosis in the state.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

The five sons Of ]. j. Gustin,
Cleve, Wheeler, Frank, William,
and Allie, were each presented
with . fur oyercoat by their faith
er, which he purchased at Borns
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

Syl Dixon, famous in Kansas
for advertising trains he took
from this state into the east,
dide in Wichita Saturday. He
was fifty-one years old.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

Governor j. Frank Hanly of
speaker at the state teachers
Indiana, will be the principal
meeting next week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

John Marshall of Cowley coun-
ty who is the chief attorney for
the state temperance union, has
been appointed assistant attor-
ney general, succeeding John
Dawson, who has accepted the pc
sitiOn of Secretary to Governor
Stubbs.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

The state farmers institute will
be held at Manhattan, December
18th to January End. An extern
slve program has been prepared
m all departments.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

Down at Harper there is lit
tie body of water called "Simple
Life" pond, which causes the
Kansas City Star to get sarcas-
tic and say the people don't wear
bathing suits.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25
Kansas News and Comment

A very pretty Salina girl is to
De married to man by the nam,
OF Hoofnail. Hope it won't az
feet her beauty any.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Nickerson
have returned to their home at
Quincy, Ills, after visiting their
friends and relatives here and
at Dodge City. -, !.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

The strawboard plant, which
Great Bend had a chance for,
will undoubtedly be located at
Hutchinson. Why did not Great
Bend get itY
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

The Audubon Society is one of
THE latest organizations for Kan
sas. 1t was organized at Wich-
tia October 2 of this year and
its purpose is the protection of
wild birds, animals and the for
ests. 1t condemns the work of
the pot hunter, the game hog,
the ruthless shooting of song
birds and asks the cooperation
and assistance of all bird lovers,
naturallsts, humanitarians and
sportsmen of the state.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

Wichita is getting tired of it's
blue laws. A petition was pre-
sented to the city council asking
for the repeal of the Sunday
Amusement law.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

The assessors reports show
that there are BAT jackaSSes in
Kansas. In other words they
counted that many. Must have
gotten tired.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

The diamond ring, given away
Y Amend Bros, the dentists, wa
Won by Karl Reif, Of this city,
holding No. 267.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

The TOpt ka city council and the
Great Benz city council are In
the same predicament, troubled
with the shorts, a shortage Of
funds.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

Down at Harper a man died
Of CHAMBERS cotracted while
drenching a horse afflicted with
the disease.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

More. railroad development,
both actual and on paper, is 60
ing on in Kansas now, than has
for twenty years. If all are
pushed to completion, we will
have a net work of railroads.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

A new market has been found
for Kansas hay, by shipping it
to the Orient, provided it meets
the government requirements.
Heretofore the northwest has al
ways supplied the trade, Ore
gon timothy being used chiefly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

Not to be outdOne by other
towns, the commercial club OF
Claflin Is trying to pull the Mis-
sour Pacific s leg for new de-
pot.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25
A Home and an Income.

A business building and q six
room house, rental value about
800 per month; also q large resi-
dence andlarge shady lawn aud
:eysn blocks Of ground, spleassni
home s,d good investment. Own
% has to leave. Price $4,000.
Address Boz rs, Dodge City, Il
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

eff there is friction in your
hOmee, pour oil on it. If there
is. a quarrel in your neighborhood
throw cold water on it. If your
school district is unhappy, COM
promise the difference on bas-
is of peace. Is there a Social,
political or religious war in
your townshipi Stop talking
about it, and it will die. Life
should not be made unhappy by
neighborhood differences. There
is nothing in it. It doesn't pay
to quarrel about anything or any
body" -Ex.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

The Kansas City Journal says
COburn for once is off. He esti-
mated the product of the helpful
hand at 100000. What woul
ner cackling foot up to, if total
ed at the present price of her
fruit.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

In view of the fact that Tope-
ka will make a strong pull for
the state fair, the legislature can
expect to be treated pretty nice
at least until after this PROPOSE
ton shall have been disposed of.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

Congress is now sitting" say
the Salina Union. But has any
one counted her chickens before
they are hatchedi
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

Mr.. and Mrs. George Crummacl
will have a family reunion Xmas
day. All the children will be at
home except Mrs. Sim Ewalt, of
Medicine Lodge, who will not be
able to be present.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

Hutchinson is making a siren
nous effort to secure the location
of the Anderson Electrical Sup
ply Manufacturing Co.'S plant,
representatives Of which tried
to interest the Great Bend Com
mercial Club in at the recent
meeting. '4,.2-s 49,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25
FOR LOVERS FAIR"
MAIDS OF LUXEMBOURG ARE Al.
READY PREPARING.

On the First Thursday In December
the Great Event, with Its old-Tlme
Customs and Ceremonies,
Takes Place.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

Kinsley people are making an
effort to have the Missouri facif
lc road extended from Iuka to
Kinsley.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

James Eaton has purchased tht
Engle property in the End ward,
and is occupying the same.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

F. V. Russell and T. P. Fair
have each invested in a new 1909
White Steamer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

For Sale or Trade-Six hole
power corn shelter, first-class con.
dition. Price right, capacity $50
bushels per hour. Extension
feeder.
e. z. Robertson.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

mo women stenographers for
me and no women clerks in the
governors office while l am
chief executive This is the ukas
issued by Governor-Elect Stubs
who is now selecting his office
force.
Women are the foundation
rock upon which our government
rests" said he. "They are the
hest creatures on earth. But
their place is at home, baking
salt-rising bread and the like.
They would all be there if I had
my say"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

In 103 out of los counties re-
porting, 60 have no outstanding
druggists permits, while 6 of the
AZ other counties hold half of
the total of 300 permits in the
state. Those six are Cherokee,
Leavenworth, Labette, Sedgwick,
Shawnee, and Wyandotte. Bar
ton is listed as having one per-
init. Shawnee heads the list with
8.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

We acknowledge receipt from
Secretary Coburn of a bunch of
peerless peaches, on a card, with
the sweet faces, of two of that
other crop of Kansas, babies, and
on the other side a summary of
the crop results of the state
for 1908.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25
From w. F. HONNEN

The municipal bonded debt of
Kansas is $36,257, 044 of which
$16S,OOO is in Barton county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

Topeka Capital: "We move
That all who do not do their
Christmas shopping early be dis
franchised."
Lawrence Gazette: eve move
to amend by inserting the names
OF those who get their hair cut
at the barbern shop on Saturday
night"
Here is a good chance to add
a few more " riders" kansas
City journal.
Rider No. 1:-Muzzle the "I
told you so" fiend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

The contract for Newton's fed
eral building has been let to a
Kansas City firm for $4,000,
and is to be completed by Janu-
airy LIST, 1910. Let us see. Has
Great Bends building been To-
Gated yet.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

-Four state officers are said to
be arranging matters with the
end in view of filling positions
now held by their chiefs, after tn
next election. They are W. E.
Davis, state auditors office, Wal
ter Payne, state treasurer's Of
flee, c. G. Star, state sup
erintendent's office, and Ike
Lewis, superintendent Of insur-
ance. Davis nails from Ford
county, and Lewis from Stafford.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

The post office at Claflin will
be advanced to the presidential
class on January LIST, with a sal
airy of $110O. This is not only
good news to Postmaster Fan
cher, but an indication that the
town is growing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

Harry Diffenbacher was up
the Jetmore branch Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-25

If women only had the same
success in making up their minds
that they have with their faces
and figures, there wouldn't be
so many chances for arguments
with them.-Topeka Journal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-23
MRS. VANDERBILT
 MAY WED A BARON

New York, August 22-(special.)-The story was again revived today that Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt, Sr., mother of the Countess of Szechenyi, is to be married this fall to the Baron Otto de Hoening Carroll, w. w. O.. Knight of the Golden Fleece, and consul general of Austria Hungary in New York.
 According to the latest version, the Emperor of Austria, the agad Francis Joseph has given his imperial sanction to the match in an audience with the baron.
 Cablegrams from Budapest represented that Mrs. Vanderbilt, who is visiting her daughter, had made arrangements for the purchase of a vast estate near that of her daughter, who it was said, had already expended $2 ,00O,0 ,0oO for this pur- pose The marriage, it was reported, would take place in this city when Mrs Vanderbilt returns to her home in the autumn.
 This report, with all it's additional fea- tures was denied today in the most un- qualified manner by members of the Aus trian embassy who are spending the sum- mer at Bar Harbor. The entire story was pronounced ridiculous and absurd.
 At the Austrian consulate it was said that the report of the engagement of the baron to Mrs. Vanderbilt had not been received by any of the consul general s subordinates.
 The latest news from the baron was re- ceived from Budapest, where he is spend- ing his vacation. At the time the Aus trian consul left New York it was stated that his leave of absence had been ex- tended indefinitely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-23

Frankfort, Ky, August Ex-Governor Wilson today made public the text of a scathing reply to letter and resolutions which had been forwarded him by county officials of Trgg county stating that the presence of troops was not desired in that county, which is in the dark tobacco dis had committed acts of lawlessness. Trigg county, which is in the dark tobacco dis trict, has been the scene of a very large number of night rider depredations.
 Governor Wilson, before proceeding to reply, quotes in full the letter and the resolutions, which are dated August IS, and forwarded from Cadiz, Ky, and writ ten on the letter heads of the Planters Protective association. the organization of the dark tobacco growers. The signatures are led off with the names of County Judge G. B. Bingham and Sheriff W. C.. Broadbent of Trigg county. The letter and resolutions recite that at a mass meeting attended by 500 citizens of Trigg county, those present pledged themselves to make every effort to restore order and peace. Among other statements, the reso- lutions contain the following:
 Without reciting the various acts of violence and without touching on any acts of lawlessness on the part of the soldiers, we desire to assure your excellency that we can do all or more than soldiers can" :"
 The resolutions state that the presence of soldiers is hindrance to the execu- tion of justice by the civil tribunals, and declares that their removal will be in the interest of law and order
 In his reply Governor Wilson com- mends the spirit shown by the mass meet ing and expresse his belief that those present can restore order in rrigg county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-23
MAKE ANSWER TO
 COMPLAINTS WITH DEMURRER
Wilson ROaStS County
 Officials For Laxity
Kenuckys Governor Replies to Letter Sent Him From Trigg County in Which He is Asked to Remove Soldiers end
 Let People Mind Their Own Affairs. sA

thtr fl thsg y.s T do @ plsds. ie ss Ssa up 5ssa sS taken at th' ca f the depredations IS months q carried out there would nov .leed of soldiers in the county.
 But says the governor, during that IS months hundreds of people have been intimidated by secret oath-bo ound league, brutal assaults and arson have been committed and long list of crimes recorded. And during alf this time not one of you who offer this pledge has caused the arrest of any body, although many of the crimes were so open and shameless that many of you who sign these resolutions not only knew of the outrages, but knew where officers could have laid their hands on the perpetrators You have not made a single affidavit caused single arrest, or even asked for a war rant. The people of your county were made to feel that they could not rely for help on either yourselves or the head officers. And while you did notT1- ing yourselves you never asked aid of the state government but showed hos tility to the state governments meas- ures to protect life and property"
 In conclusion, the governor takes parting shot at the signers of the resolu- tions for expressing them on the sta- tionery of the Planters Protective as- sociation, name which, he says, re- calls the raids on Princeton. Hopkins vile and a number of other places On the ground that the lives of the few brave men who have attempted to prosecute night riders and who have asked for protection, would be endan- gered and their property put to further risk of destruction, he refused to with draw the troops. Such a step, he says, would remove what little protection that mas or late been afforded. and leave the district at the mercy of the riders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-23
PLAN TO BRING
 CASTRO TO TERMS

The Hague, August 22-(Special Cable.) With the implied threat that unless it's demands are promptly complied with it will establish a blockade of all Venez- uelan ports, the Dutch government today notified President Castro of Venezuela that not only does it demand satisfaction for the summary dismissal of M. De Reus, Dutch minister, but the immediate resembling of all decisions that are un- favorable to The Netherlands government.
 In the blockade which now seems inevit- able, there will be no attempt to land a Dutch force. That the government will be able to maintain an absolute blockade there is not the slightest doubt in the minds of the Dutch naval experts.
 By lying out the range of Venezuela' s shore batteries, the Dutch have 1t figured out that it will be comparatively easy to completely isolate Venezuela and event. ually bring Castro to terms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-23
NEGRO BEATEN UP
 BUT ESCAPES MOB

Hattiesburg, Miss, August 22.-(Spe |. cial. )-Badly beaten and bruised Gate Payne. a negro, lies in the Purvis jail to which place he was carried from Lumberton after the officers had fought through a mob that wanted to i'm pose summary punishment upon him. He was caught in the business center of Lumbe erton last night trying to force a 13-year-old Italian girl into his room. The shrieks of the girl at traeted Chief of Police Slade and Policeman Kelly. A northbound train was about to pull out, and the officers rushed to get the negro aboard. A lively scramble ensued but the mob was not large, officers and negro were roughly handled but they succeeded in boarding the train and the negro was lodged in the Purvis jail. It is pro- posed to delay his examining trial for few weeks so that public feeling at Lumberton will be allayed before the negro is carried back there. M
 Seaboard. on-tlmo line Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-23
INDEX OF TODAY's NEWS

Page i. Bryan makes plans to invade New York southeastern railroads make an answer to complaints. Harmony caucus will be held bv Iowa lngrattude of strikers for liberal con- sessions. Governor Wilson roasts county officials.
 Page 2. Normal school fund restricted Harry Walker says Bryan will win. < German prince may pay us visit.
 Page 3. Maolson county will send exbibit :. western fairs oi. 10 mcfaH MIC, postoffice burglarized. infee candidates for mayor of Gadsden
 Page 4. WITS. Halns will not go on the stand
 Page 5. TWO speakers as well as Denntv Lucien Brown are arrested at Ees En,tas Springs rally. ui'on Woman assaulted by negro near pas4 Thomas "i Dast Ten blind tigers ferreted out las night. ou. iast Guardsmen resent Sheriff Hiedon,s criticisms. iSooh Charles w. Thatcher spends day at Fulton Springs. oas al Solicitor Hefin. epis 'o oi'izens league is proposed.
 Page 6. The Female of His Species.
 Page 2. Commander Key wins fight twenty more indicted at Springfield.
 Page 8. Louisville and Nashville to build ro,na house at Selma Ensley will erect handsome church adi- flee. oii eu'-
 Page g. Nicholas Wall street letter.
 Page 10. Heart to Heart Talks.
 Page ii. birmlngnam wins one game of double- header with Nashville Pittsburg wins brilliant 17-inninp pama
 Page 13 Literary lights and shadows.
 Page IA. Social events.
 Page 15. Dolly Dalrymple writes for women.
 Page 17. Many tributes paid to late Chambers McAdory at Bessemer.
 Page 20. Country club life in the mountains.
 Page 21. How fine rugs are manufactured.
 Page 22. Some writers who have won fame
 Page 23. Wheat weakens, while corn and oats are steady. Cotton is barely steady with slight de- cline. Stock market is wildly active with prac- tically unchanged prices.
 Page 24. Easy graft in the olden days
 Page 25. Mandy tries to commit suicide.
 Page 26. "wuthering THeights.e a classic in a page.
 Page 27. Our young folks.
 Page 28. Editorial comment
 Page ,29. 'on Some Old Delasions and Blunders, by Dr. J. c. Hiden. William Boyd Allison, by Sayovard Democracy of the Confederacv bv John Witherspoon DuBose, Plea for better teaching of English bv r. Higgins.
 Page 30. Jimmy minds the baby. Harnessing the Zambesi. by Frank c Carpenter.
 Page 31. Gloomy Gus and Montmorencv nra Happy Hooligan.
 Page 32. Buster Brown has an idea.