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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07
Afu10Hs COMMERCIAL COLLEGE.


The Commercial department Of the
Bethel Col eye was established in
SePtemt er, 1899, IT'D Prof. c. N.
Pdrsuls at the he'd, but in 1906 it
became necessary Tor him to resign
on account Of Mrs. Parsons health,
and PIof. F. N. Uuruh was elected
TO nil the position. The department
has always done excellent work, and
many cf the students are now holding
well aging and responsible positions
In various parts Of the country, from
Chicago to California.
AT the, March, l9Us meeting Of
the board of directors it was decided
to enlarge this departme.. { aud move
ii to the city Of Newton, and run il
under the name of Bethel CONNER.
clal' College. Bethel college is a
school OF very high rank. 1t is one
OF the most thorough aud best equip.
ped schools Of its class in the entire
west and any enterprise Of this school
Is worthy Of the entire confidence and
support OF the pubic.
The school will occupy space on
the second and thiI6 floors Of the old
court house building on north Main
street. These rooms are light and
well Ventilated ard will make a fine
College honls. Lc looms will be
equipped With ew and modern fur.
hiShiugs throughout, making them
first class in every respect
The school starts out with two pro.
tesSors. c. N. Parsons will be the
superintendent ard F. NJ. Unruh the
piincipal Of the sh"l.hal d depart
ment. As soon a the school will re
qulre other teachers they will be EN-
ployed.
Prof. Parsons graduated from the
Kansas Normal College at Fort Scott
In 1890 and has been a teacher of
commercial branches fer more than
10 years, having served Bethel college
eight years. He is a fine penman
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07

Captain Sweeney, the revenue man
is here today.
Chas. Hall came over from Hois
ington this afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Scroth, of e.
linwood, visited with Mr.. and MIS-.
Will Ru art and family today.
Thomas Rich, young man who
has been working for Joe. Thies, and
whose home is in Illinois, had the
misfortune to have bis left foot badly
hurt this afternoon. He and several
other men were taking the fly wheel
off an engine, and as the wheel drop.
ped to the ground it fell on his foot,
crushing it badly, breaking three Of
the bones. The accident happened
on Nick Dicks farm, south of town.
Rich was brought to town and his in.
juries attended by DR.. Meade, and be
is bow resting as well as could be ex
pected under the circumstances.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07
Route Five.
Farmers are quite busy.

Farmers are quite busy.
The threshing machines will soon
get busy.
Mr.. Plankenhorn and family. Fred
Steuri and wife, were visiting al
Mr.. Taylors last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cliff Davis were in
this vicinity Sunday.
The boys along route five PLAYED
NO. game Of ball and No.
won the game.
Mr.. and Mrs. Weathers are the
proud parents Of another son. He
arrived Tuesday night.
Bert Clark made a business trim
to Claflin Tuesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07
CHICAGO MURDER MYSTERY
Head Of Boy Found in Drainage
Canal.

Chicago, Aug. 6:-The mysterious
murder Of boy who's lower limbs
and toes were found Tuesday and
yesterday, was somewhat clearified
today by the finding Of a head in
the drainage canal. Acting on the
theory that the murder was the work
Of padrones> attacked in the recent
prosecution of the Greek. boy
Slave cases, one arrest was made
today, that Of a Greek known as an
importer Of boys.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07
The Cost Of Living.

The average price Of all commodi-
ties has advanced IL per cent from
June I to July l, but the decline
since July l, 1907, to July l, 1908,
has been 1874 per cent. Eighty-seyen
cents therefore buys as much now
as one dollar did a year ago. Thus
the Republican panic has added Is
per cent to the incomes of those
who have as large incomes in conse-
quence of the Republican panic and
have no income. it spells disaster.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07
Long Seeks no Office,

Topeka, Aug. Gin a telephone
interview today from Medicine Lodge
United States Senator Long says,
in answer to a question, 81 will alb.
solutely refuse to accept an appoint
i've office from anywhere or any one,
after my term expires. As to wheth.
er / will return to Medicine Lodge
and resume the practice of law, that
is personal question which refuse
to answer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07
Body identified

NV York, Aug. 6:-That the char
red body Of the young woman which
was found on the refuse dump in
Green Point week ago, may be that
of Annie Heriod, a Detroit stenog-
rapher who came here seeking work,
is the latest police theory. Her pa
rents have not heard from Miss
Heriod since she reached this city
a fortnight ago.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07
Markey-Jordan.

a'-es Catherine Elizabeth Markey
and DR.. William Henry Jordan Of
Hays were married at Manitou, Col.
orado on Tuesday, August 4th. The
friends Of Miss Marley, formerly a
popular Great Bend girl, were a tri.
lie surprised to receive this bit of
news, but join with us in extending
congratulations. The groom is one
Of the fine young men of Hays,
where he has a large practice in his
profession as a dentist.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07
Clerks Break the Spell

1t was not case Of cold feet, bu;
a case of politics that caused us to
stay away from he second test of en-
durance between he Clerks ard G
Business Men, which Vas pulled f
at the ba ! PARK Wednesday evening
in tie presence Of a good crowd OF
70 tiers. Not having been present
We cannot exfol The virtues of the
p rtlclparrS Fra. Il ere were ma Y
brilliant plays is evidenced by the
score, 70 10 II in favor Of the
clerks The charming lady friends
of the gallant young men can hardly
speak above whisper to you on &C
count OF their exertionS, and as for
Arthur Taylor, he has not chirped a
chlrp today. So mout it be. The
bosses got licked. Now, boys, don't
rub it in too hard.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07
Japs REPLACING Strikers

Winnipeg, Aug. 6:-The Canadian
Pacific railroad is replacing some
strikers in their western shops by
Japanese. Several coach loads were
Drought in last night. The Japs are
being gathered on the Pacific coast.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07

The Double Seven" dinner club
was entertained Monday evening by
Mr.. and Mrs. W. E. stoke, with
supper served on the lawn. Guests
Of the club were Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
zutavern, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Mer-
ten, Mr.. and Mrs. M. B. Fits. Of
Minneapolis. and Miss Maud Luse.
A delightful evening was enjoyed by
the guests and members.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07
The Primary.

The result Of the primary held
Tuesday is as announced wednesday.
Long carries this county but is de.
feated, Stubs wins. No definite in.
formation on Democratic state can.
didates. Soderstrom is eight votes
ahead of Breeder for Democratic nom
nation for county treasurer, with
four townships to hear from.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07

and holdsa Kansas State Normal in.
structor's certificate.
Ex State Superintendent |. L. Day.
hoff says Of him; II take great pleas
ufe in stating that Prof. c, N. Par
sons, Of Bethel College, is recognize
as one Of the leading educators Of
this state. He is able and progress
sive. He has made special prtpara'
ton for his line Of work, which has
been greatly reinforced by. actual
teaching. He is worthy and compe
tent, and fully merits any confidence
add uust'placed in him."
Prof. Unruh is graduate from the
Commercial department of Bethel
College and from the BenTal' Com
mercial College Of Kansas Cay. and
h.s beel principal Of the commercial
department Of Bethel College for two
Yeas. He is fine penman, and was
a member Of the faculty of Central
Commercial College Of Kansas City
before coming to Newton. Besides
this. he has had a varied and practical
Office experience, having held several
responsible positions with large firms
and corporations in Kansas City. His
work has always been first class and
he is an earnest, energetic woIAs,r.s
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07
Wealthy Man Suicides

Pittsburg, Aug. 4:-Isaac N. Tay.
lor, forty-five years Of age, son Of a
former well known dry goods mer-
chant, shot and killed himself today.
Taylor was quite wealthy but had
been i'll.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07
Republican Extrayauance

The United States Treasury is pay
Ing out nearly one million a day more
than it is receiving, that is the def.
lett for the first II days of July was
$16,157,61S. The last session o.
Congress appropriated the enormous
sum Of $1,OOS,S97.56 for the fiscal
year beginning July l, 1908, and the
session of Congress beginning next
December may be expected to ap-
proprlate as much for the fiscal
year beginning July l, 1909. That
would give our present Republican
Congress the unique record of being
a two billion dollar Congress. Every
dollar the government expends is
paid in some way by the people, and
voters should remember that this
year they will pay s12 in taxes for
each member of their families to-
tai tax Of about $50 for each aver.
age family of five persons.
During the last four years of
Republican extravaganza there has
been appropriated $3,42S,OOO,OOO Or
SS3,SOO,OOO more than the vast ex-
penditures during four years of civ
il war, so that during that period
each head of family has paid in
national taxes over 5000 and what
has he got for it?
Under Republican policies the tax
paid by the poor man is as great as
the tavx paid by the rich man. In
TACT, in some cases the tax paid by
the poor man ic greater. For in
stance, when Mr.. Rockefeller or any
other rich man, buys flannel for IN
derwear valued above 70 cents per
pound, he pays a tariff tax of S6.39
per cent, but when a poor man buys
cheaper grade of flannel for his
underwear valued at not more than
40 cents per pound, he pays a tariff
tax of 1887 per cent. These figures
are the actual duties paid on "flan-
mel for underwear as officially re-
ported by the government for the
year 1907. AS the present Republi-
can Congress refused to consider any
revision Of this unequal tax, Or the
many other like cases which the pres
ent tariff law imposes, the high rate
OF tariff taxes on flannels and every
thing else that is included in the tar.
If law still continues.
Yet many business men, farmers,
and those who have to rely upon wag
es still vote the Republican ticket,
which is virtually to endorse the Re.
publican policy Of taxing those with
small incomes more than those with
large incomes.
Surely 1t Is time for retrenchment
or reform, and experience shows that
neither can be expected from Repub-
lican politicians.
Whistle Again
The personal organ Of the Taft
family, the Cincinnati TimesStar,
acts very much like the boy whistling
to keep up his courage while passing
BY a grave yard when 1t says:
The sun is shining, the birds are
singing, and William Jennings BRYAN
has again received the Democratic
nomination for President of the On.
tied States. Why shouldn't Rspubli.
cans be happyi
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07

The band will give a concert in
the park Friday evening. This Or.
ganization has ordered new uniforms
and will probably get them week
after next. It is the intention to give
weekly concerts during the balance
Of the summer. 1t is likely that the
citizens will be asked to help pay
for the uniforms. The band win
use what money they earn towards
expenses. ALI money earned will be
put in general fund. The band
men play for nothing and furnish
their own instrument. 1t is time
that we get together another good
band and this one is well under way.
A few Of the old band men are con-
nected with this one and all band
men are invited to Join.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07

Mrs. Matte J. Compton went to
Rozel and Jetmore this morning to
look after her farms. Mrs. Compton
owns several large farms out tina,
Way.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07
Cardinal Gibbons m

Rome, Aug. 6:-Cardinal Gibbons
OF Baltimore, Maryland, was taken
Ill yesterday with internal troubles,
and he was obliged to take to his
bed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07

The Farmers now challenge the
Clerks, and rather than not get a
game they will play any combination
that can be got together in the city.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07
Card Of Thanks

We desire to express Our thanks
TO our friends and neighbors who so
kindly assisted us and extended their
sympathy in the bereavement caus.
ed by the death of G. W. auckland.
G. B. Buckland and wife
Clara Buckland
: Mrs. A. ]. Buckland and family
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07

Mrs. Ohm Moffat and daughter,
Ethel left this morning for Topeka
and Kansas City for a visit of severa
weeks.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Nicolet left
tor Cimarron today for a visit with
Fred Nicolet and family.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07

Mrs. W. l.. LYDIA came home this
morning from visit of few days at
Scott City
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07
Maplebay Grain Graders

food for wheat rye alfalfa, and any kind of grain We
sell the Grain King and Dain Feed Grinders We have
one Oliver Gang and one Oliver Sulky, two Jobu Deere
Gangs two John Deere Sukies one Morrison Sulkv and
one Morrison Gang Plow that We will sell you at bar
gains rather than them over We have two Acmo
Stackers at discount Of SIS on each one We are inst
setting up the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07

q. K. Campbell for some time con.
nected with the Register and Trib.
une. has resigned his position with
the Tribune and left Wednesday ev'
ening for Pueblo. where he will
be connected with the Chieftain. Mr.,
Campbell is a firstclass man and
we wish him success In his new
home.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07

Mrs. A. E. Rowell and her grand
daughter, Marcia Purcell went to
Kansas City this morning for sev.
eral days visit.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07

Chas Teed. station agent for tie
SANTA Feat Jetmore, and county treas.
urer of Hodseman county, was here
today visiting friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07

Tom Clark, OF Lewiston Illinois, i
here visiting Martin Weirauch auo
family.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07

Mrs. o. W. Dawson and daughter,
Helen are expected home from KAN
'sas City this evening.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07

Lost-A lady's hand bag containing
money and a ring. Please return to
this office and receive reward. 1S7-St.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07

Miss Blanche Thatcher who has
been very sick with typhoid fever is
reported very much better today.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07

Miss Jessie Clark Of Newton Wis
tied with her brother, Ira Clarke and
family this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07

Never Darn Hose" pair for
$500 and guaranteed to wear Q
months without a hole. For Ladies
and Children. At the Lundblade, &
Bolinger Store.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07

Are weeds and grass really any
protection to sidewalk even II they
do completely cover 1t up like a car
pet or mattingi
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07
Marriage License Issued

Walter Frederick, Claflin, age %.
Lottie E. German, Claflin, age 10.
Jacob Menwiler, Hoisington, age 20.
Katherine Kline, Hoisington, age rs
Married by Probate Judge William
Torrey at his office in Great Bend,
August 2, 1908.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07

Mrs. IT. NJ. Kegan will entertain
2 number of friends Friday evening
in honor Of Misses Maude and Eth.
ell RAIDER.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07

Billy Cole went to Kansas City
this morning on business.
Miss Edna Cone went to Kansas
City Wednesday evening for q visit.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07

Mrs. Minis and Mrs. Miller Of Fon-
dulac. Wisconsin are visiting with
August Schroeder and family Of
near Albert.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07

A Anderson, one Of the prosper.
Gus farmers Of Homestead township.
has temporarily moved to Kiowa couu
ty to look after his land.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07

Mrs. Max Moore and children went
to Chase this morning for a visit.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07

Mrs. 6. w. Spangler and Mrs. Chas
Archer were up from Ellinwood to-
day visiting.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07

Misses Nina Ainsworth and Jessie
6artoo were here from Larned this
afternoon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07

Alfred Brandt and Frank Chambers
went to Larned this morning to
put in some pumps.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07

j. H. Hougeland of Hutchinson,
travelling freight agent for the San.
ia Fe is here today.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07

How about that harvest home pic.
nlc-Shall We walt and see it we can
get the circus!
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07

Master Roy and David Briant
went to Nlckerson today to visit rel.
tiveS.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07
Johnson Corn Binder

They have been use in this county for % years and
give entire satisfaction See this binder before you buy
and get our prices
weare better equipped than ever before to do plumb
Ing not water steam and furnace work and timing "a
we have three expert plumbers and timers.
Wedrive wells, sell pumps windmlls, threshinp ma.
chine supplies betting oils paints, and do all kinds Of
machine work. having one of the best equipped machine
shops in this country.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07

Amos Johnson Is chairman Of the
health committee II the water stands
on your street, see him.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07

Phil Markey Is at Rozel today al.
ter stock.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07

Double Trading Stamps Saturda,
at Lundblade & Bolinger.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07

We have for sale four 12dsc Thomas Drills for sss
eacb two lOdsc Thomas Drills for $50 each one l4disc
Hooser Drill for s62 two 10disc Hooriers for $50 EACH
These are new dris-never been used 1t will pay YOU
TO place your order for these drill now as you will never
get them at this price again. they are coseous The
new improved Hoosier Disc Drill is one that caps them
ALL You will say so when you see it, Points that are
practical are found on not on Others We have four
5-dsc one horse Thomas drills at bargain We have
two new Wagon Boxes at SIS each. We will sell the John
Deere hand and power Corn Shelters Get our prices be-
lore you buy elsewhere as we can please you.
Just received, a new supply of
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07

Hosiery that viii last you 6
months without a hole 6 pair for
$500. both Ladies and Children's at
Lundblade q Bolinger.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07

Geo. Taylor Of South Liberty went
to Hutchinson this morning.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07

L. B. Wilcox IL a mighty busy man
now putting up drills and hay machin
cry.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07

GA ToRfA.
sssusls nln Kind You HaM knr Dsgyt
'',:'" N2ZzM
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07
Whistle Again

Geo. Helm was up from Ellinwood
today.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-07

way.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-22
1oO4, Anti-Rooaevelt.

II would rather gilo down to eternal
oblivion than be instrumental In the
election Of Roosevelt."-Willlam ].
Bryan, oct. II. 1904, while touring In
diana.
'sThe surrender Of the present Presi-
dent (Roosevelt) to corporate lnnu-
sncss furnishes an excellent proof Of
TIE wisdom Of Judge Parker In making
the statement he has But President
roosevelt stnndH for milltarIsm. 80
Ths present occupant Of the white
House (Roosevelt) represents In an az
rravated form the warliks spirit a.
contrasted with the pacific policy that
has heretofore characterized our ma
tion."-wiIlIam J. Bryan, in a speech
At Springfield. No., Sept !, 1904 where
h accused President Roosevelt Of sur
rendering to the corporations and hold
Ing bloody. brutal and barbareuS" Ssn-
timsntA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-22
rArr,s snRy1CH TO LABo4

Destroyed the ola nnGIish Law Az.
sumption that Union LabeE 10 .
CoAspiFasy.
(Trom the EmpOria (Kan.) GaSette.
The simple fact ID that no man has
done more to place union labor on .
sound, square, law-ablding, respected
footing tkan william H. Taft By his
decisions In labor cases. Both employ
ers and employed have acknowledge
the justice Of his decisions and learned
10 abide By them, and to-day there IL
not an intelligent worker or fair.
minded employer who would seek e
abrogats them.
Judge Taft lifted union labor from
the doubt and uncertainty a. to il
rights which had before prevented and
gave It 4 standing Whieh It has ever
since retained, and which has proved
under his rulings, secure against al
attack. The old assumption. derived
from Knslans. that union labor is =
conspiracy, and that workers eouio %
prevented frem leaving railway 81
ether employment at thsir will, was
swspt away forever By Judge Taft o
Tar as he Unitsd States Il CONCERNED,
ana when an attempt was nass, year.
Iatsr, to revive the prinepla jugs
Tafrs decision was quoted SUCCESSFULLY
~ ne lsbsr sids to defeat the plea.
NJ. Taft was and Il hborS' frisnA
because he Il absolutely Just, and
would 10 mere permit vrung to b
Gona to the posre.t laborsr n the land
than be wsuid 70 any enc sllA Ard
tie honsst, law-abiding WORKERS anin
and sxpsctu NJ msra than thlA