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Barton County democrat., 1908-06-05
A BOLD HOLD UP.
Carrier Wilson, on Route 2, Has His
Team Taken From Him.

What is probably the boldest hold
up that has ever come to our atten-
tion, took place Monday about noon,
H. A. Wilson, carrier of route two,
being the victim. AS he reached a
rather lonesome spot on his routej
about two miles across the Stafford
county line, he was suddenly encoun-
tered by a crowd Of about fifty peo-
pie, nearly all of whom were men.
He was compelled to sit still in the
wagon, while the hold-up people pro-
ceeded to unhitch his team, strip
off the harness, and lead them into a
pasture. Then they put the harness
on "a fine gray team, hitched them
to the. mail wagon, and bade him to
drive on. This was certainly a daring
piece Of work, and one that is very
much appreciated by Mr.. Wilson. The
patrons on route two have certainly
done everything they can in making
the. work Of their efficient carrier a
pleasant task.
Barton County democrat., 1908-06-05
Grandma Holmes Gone.

At $40 this morning the spirit of
Grandma Holmes took its flight to
the other world, and the tired body
was at rest. Sophia Hoard Holmes
was born at Ogdensburg, N. Y, in
1873, and was aged 81 years, 6 month
and thirteen days. Her husband pre-.
ceded her to the other shore years
ago, as also have all her children.
brothers and sisters. She was the
grandmother Of Harry Holmes, living
west OF town, and has been a resi-
dent OF this county for many years,
the last of which she spent in this
city, living quietly with her daughter.
in'law. She was one Of the pleasant.
est and most entertaining ladies one
could meet, and although in feeble
health for some time, it was always
a pleasure to hear her tell of the
early days in this great country Of
ours. She knew many of thk I'm.
portant persouages of New York in
the early days very well. She was
universally liked, and a vast number
OF people mourn her departure. The
funeral services will be held at the
mousse Thursday afternoon at $3.50, af
ter which the body will be taken to
ner early New York home for burial
Harry Holmes will accompany the
same.
Barton County democrat., 1908-06-05
Mississippi river Rlsss

St. Louis, June 3:-The Mississip-
pi river is slowly creeping to the
flood stage danger line of thirty feet.
The gauge this afternoon measured
twenty-eight and eight-tenths feet.
Water has sncroached on the levee
hereto within a few feet Of the rail.
road tracks along the top Of the lee
wee. There is considerable driftwoot
and debris coming down the stream
which indicates a spread Of the flood
up stream. There Is already two
feet Of water In some Of the cellars
fronting on the levee. Reports from
points along the Missouri river in.
dicates that that stream is rising rap
idly.
Barton County democrat., 1908-06-05

Last Thursday evening a party con.
sisting Of Mr.. and Mrs. D.. c. Luse
and Mr.. and Mrs, L. c. Breeder, Of
Great Bend, and Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. B.
Fits were entertained by his honor,
Harry Mcmillan and wife, at their
elegant home on. Rothsay Ave. Our
visitors expressed themselves as high
ly pleased with their entertainment,
as well as with the kindly spirit that
prpmpted it, regarding it as one OF
the features that will brighten the
memory Of their visit to Minneapolis.
incidentally Judge Breeder and their
honors Luse and Mcmillan canvassed
the political situation as seen from
their viewpoint, while the ladies dis.
cussed subjects more intimately per,
tanning to their homes and firesides
After an elegant lunch and many ex
pressions Of friendship and good will
the guests departed. each vowing the
administration Of Harry and. Mrs. Nc
MILAN a booming -Minnea
polls Better Way.
Barton County democrat., 1908-06-05
LOwiands Are Badly fIsuded.

Hannibal Mo-, June s:-A patrol
Of citizens has been organized for the
protection Of homes which are tenn
porarily vacated because of the high
water. Boats bearing armed citizen,
are cruising through the flooded dis
tricts. and it Is declared the intention
Of the citizens to shoot down all per
sons found looting abandoned homes.
People living on the outskirts Of
Clarksville, Louisiana, and Ellsbury
have moved to the bluffs, and the
live stock has been driven to the high
land. No casualties have so far
been reported.
Barton County democrat., 1908-06-05
Class Day Exercises,

The Glass Day exercises of The
Great Bend High School, class Of 1908
were held at the Opera House this
afternoon. An excellent program was
rendered. George Spencer gave the
class history, Miss Aletha Bailey gave
an grafton on "Self Education" Les
lie Caraway gave the class prophecy,
Miss Clara Kramer gave the class
poem, Miss Clytie Breeder was the
Presentation orator. and Vernon Fry,
berger Of the next senior class, made
the presentation Of the class pins.
The program included other respons
es. also vocal and instrumental music
and all of the participants did full
justice to their respective tasks.
Barton County democrat., 1908-06-05
ssprsns .CsursB amer Jslsiis,s,

Topeka June .S:-charging Q them
with double contempt Of court, the
state supreme court today issued a.
tachments for the arrest OF fifteen
alleged jointsts in Pitsburg.' and dep
utized J ". Niles. bailiff Of the court
to proceed to Pitisbnrg, arrest the
men and bring them to Topeka. un.
less they are able to put up a five
hundred dollar dopdoeach. TIE orig
inal proceedings we're filed December
twenty third last BY Attorney Gener-
al Jackson. o 90 9
Barton County democrat., 1908-06-05
Penny Saved Penny Made Patnze Advertisers And Save p
1leEeppansaa gasuzlln PhEz

Cincinnati. June a:-Plansof the
platform to Be presented for the Re
publican national convention, as de-
cideds on at various conferences at
the White 7Hoass, are given fR Z
Washington special to the Timss-StaI
as follows:
Chicago platform viii take advanc,
ed ground on tariffs, on the control
OF the trusts. On amending the Sher.
man law on currency, and the ques.
tons Of limiting the power Of injunc.
tiops." It viii stand squarely in
other regards with the policies that
have been the success Of the Roose-
yelt administration. In the rough it
will be drafted by Wade Ellis, the
attorney general Of Ohio, who will
return to- Virginia Beach for that
purpose tonight.
Barton County democrat., 1908-06-05
OREGON HOLDS ELECTION.
Democrats Ahead For Senator In The
Vote, Legislature Republican.

Portland, uneJ 2:-George E. Cham
berlain, Democrat, Is possibly the
popular choice Of the people of Ore
gon for United States Senator. He
has lead Of over thousand over
Henry M. Cake, the Republican nom
inee. The legislature will be over.
whelmingly Republican.
Later-Complete returns from yes
terday's election in Multonomah coun.
ty. from twenty-seven precincts give
Cake, Republican. for the peoples
choice for United States senator, a
lead Of twentyseven over Chamber
lain, Democrat. These figures sp
parently upset the estimates showing
Chamberlain's election, made at one
o'clock this morning when the count
indicated that his majority in this
county would be about one thousand
Barton County democrat., 1908-06-05
NEsRAskANs' NERvY SUICIDE.
Cody Prepares For the Act In The
Presence Of Spectators.

Lincoln. June 3:--c. r. wilbsr, of
Beatrice, Neb, q butcher, today i'm.
provised gallows In the presence Of
a number of workmen and hanged hir
self. The deed was done in q build
ing he had formerly occupied as a
store. He parried questions asked
him BY the workmen while be was
attaching a hook. to the ceiling, and
then when their attention was divert.
ed he threw the moose over his head
and leaped from the ladder. his neck
being broken by the fall Of seven feet
which he received. He left a wife
and two children. He was supposed
to be demented.
Barton County democrat., 1908-06-05
Calls Mr.. eerow Down.

!. Mayor E. E. Frizzell, of Larned, in
letter. to the State Journal, among
other things says: 'T notice Mr..
Gerow warns harvest hands not to
head for Great Bend, saying that town
is always .overstocked. / desire to
say this is false. For a number of
years past Great eBnd has been very
short on harvest hands, so much so
that the farmers around Great Bend
come into the trains and take from
US the men we are taking to Larned
It was. almost impossible tb get
our hands through Great Bend last
year on trains. 1t has been my un
pleasant task to assist in procuring
harvest hands for Pawnee county fol
many years and I desire to correct
the false impression that Pawnee cou
ty has lost her wheat crop or has su
ficient help to harvest It."
Yes, and We viii need them agsil
this year.
Barton County democrat., 1908-06-05
Two Ladies and a BaIky Horse.


Two well known ladies' Of this city
made trip to the country Saturday
afternoon, visiting some of the old
familiar haunts on the Walnut. They
took their supper with them, and had
fine time until 1t came time to re-
turn home. Then something happen.
ed. The old gray horse refused to
bulge. They tickled his feet, twisted
his tall pushed the buggy up behind
him, tried to lead him, and tried
every other sort Of persuader they
had ever heard Of, but all to- mo-.
avail Once he did get started but
wound up In a mulched potato patch,
and then they had to pull the buggy
out Just as they were about
to give up in despair, VIM. Thine
meyer came along, and with the aid
q himself and his little son, Mr..
horse got wise and started for home.
Tho ladies say. they viii try to SO.
cure the services Of a driver the next
time or else walk. =. =:
Barton County democrat., 1908-06-05
70 Supper the nsss.vsli Vlsu.

Chicago, June S:-"Wives, who
from choice foster race suicide shoul,
be held criminally responsible" This
declaration was made by numerous
women physicians at yesterdays meet
ing Of the American Medical Associa.
ton, after DR.. Walter B. Dorsett, of
st. Louis, had delivered an address
denouncing attitude of women who
oppose the Roosevelt theory. Sever
al speakers who followed DR.. Dorsett
declared the laws should be 50 amend
ed as to permit the punishment Of
these women.
Barton County democrat., 1908-06-05
ALLISON WINS IN IOWA.
Result Of Yesterdays Primaries Send,
Him Back, With About 1900.

Des Mohes, June 3:-According to
the returns received this morning,
Senator William B. Allison has been
nominated for the United States Sen
ate to succeed himself. by majority
Of about twelve thousand over Gov
ernor Albert s. Cummins. The re.
turns are slow In coming in. About
one half Of the precincts in the
state had reported up to 8 o'clock thi,
morning. and Senator Allison at that
time had q big lead.
B. F. Carroll has been nominated
Tor governor by a majority of over
fifteen thousand. For lieutenant gov
ernOr George Clark, Of Dallas county,
Is In the lead.
Barton County democrat., 1908-06-05

Ernest Hazel Of Atchison, is here
on a'visit and on businesA Mr.
Hazel lived In Lincoln township this
county, when a small boy. He is
now vice president Of the Trade Print
ing Co, Of Atchison, and Is a travel.
ing salesman for the company i1
northeast Kansas. NJ. L. Goodwin,
Of this city, makes this section for
the same company. Mr.. Hazel is visi
ing his uncle, W. R. Bunting and fam
ily, while here. Ernest knows what
It Is to cut willows to burn. also corr
STALKS, and has pulled the gunny sacl
many Q mile picking up the fuel o.
the early days.
Barton County democrat., 1908-06-05
DEATH IN A NEW YORK FIRE.
One Woman Killed by Jumping From
the Roof to the Street.

New York, June "A fire In Mrs.
MONEYS boarding houe in West 30th
street early today cut off the escape
of twenty boarders. A young woman
threw herself from the roof to the
pavement and was instantly killed.
Several others were severely burned
before being rescued. The upper win
dows in the frpnt and rear were
crowded with men and women to be
saved when the firemen arrived. The
dead woman, Miss Marie Beletraine,
occupied hall room on the top floor.
Barton County democrat., 1908-06-05
re aovos Ave iv,,,na Restless

. Manila June The Noros on the
island Of JolO ere leI0: Ted as gstt.nA
restless, and one Of the Asturia dat
tos has vowed to personally kill twsn
y whites and one hundred Chinese,
then to declare war. 4 sentry has
been attacked and badly wounded. Th
guard has been doubled It is ret
ported that some Of the settlers have
BEEN attached.
Barton County democrat., 1908-06-05
TEDDY iNspANeza.
Horse he Was Riding Falls Over a
Ten Foot Embankment WithoHim. 2

Washington, June 3:-President
Roosevelt late yesterday afternoon
had an exceedingly narrow escape
while horseback riding in Rock
Creek park. The horse, a young ami.
NAL, became frightened, reared and
fell, backward over a ten foot en-
bankment into a creek. The Presi,
dent jumped, aligbting In the creek
unhurt. Mrs. Roosevelt was with tn
President at the time Of the accident.
Barton County democrat., 1908-06-05
INDEPENDENCE FLOOD BOUND.
River Rising at the Rate Of
Twsnty.Elght Inches Per Hour.

Independence, June 2:-The heav.
lest rain Of the season fell here to-
day The verdigns river is rising
at the rate Of twenty-eight inches Der
hour Already a part Of the low
lands in the western part Of the clty
are submerged and a number Of fam
lilies have been forced to move out.
The Missouri Pacific tracks near Can
ey are under water for three miles.
Barton County democrat., 1908-06-05
BITTEN BY A PET CAT.
And Now the Injured Party 10 Dying
Of Rabies In Chicago.

Nebraska City, June 2:-Bitten on
the hand by pet cat, Mrs. John.
Knox, Of Palmyra, Neb., is at the
Pasteur Institute in Chicago suffer
ing from rabies. The cat was lying
on her lap when Il, suddenly sank its
teeth into the right hand. Three
days ago the hand began swelling
They took the cat to Chicago with
her..
Barton County democrat., 1908-06-05
Herman Hiss Dead.

The many friends of the Hiss fam
lily were panied to hear of the death
Of Herman His, which occurred at thr
home Of his mother in this city at
$3.50 this morning, after having been
home from California for only a few
days. Herman Hiss was born in the
same house In which he breathed his
last. on January S1st, 1886. He was
the youngest Of a family of eleven
children, three Of whom, with the
mother, survive him. He went to
school here, worked in the Hiss har.
ness shop. and grew to manhood in
our midst. A couple of years age
ne went to st. Louis. While there he
was stricken with typhoid fever, whic
seems to have weakened his lungs
and system generally, and he sought
the climate Of California for relief.
For some time he improved, but for
several months has been on the de-
cline, and a few days ago he was
brought home. Herman was well
liked by the people here, and was a
ravorite with the young folks. His
untimely death will cast a Gloom
over his many boyhood friends, who
are still residents here and knew him
intimately. The funeral services will
probably be conducted Friday after.
noon. The sympathy of the com.
munity is with the bereaved.
The preliminary hearing in the cas-
Of the State of Kansas VS.. Harrison
Morris and George Williams was
held before Justice of the Peace
James Clayton Tuesday afternoon. DIG
PENDANTS were bound over to the dis
trict court in the sum Of $500, and in
default were sent to Jail. This is the
case wherein the defendants we're ar
rested by Night Marshal Hitchcock il
the act Of taking the pane of glass
out Of the window in the rear of the
Frazier store Saturday night about
O'Clock. The defendants are eacf
about eighteen years old. A bat
beginning for young men.
Barton County democrat., 1908-06-05

The ball game Monday between
Great Bend and McPheBon at the
fair grounds resulted Great Bend 8,
Mcpherson 5. There was a small at.
tendance on account of the rGbd
Our team has demonstrated that they
can play ball, and we are satisfied
that with fair weather the games viii
be well patronized. We will soon be
ready to announce a series of games.
The Mcpherson team was we'll salts.
fled that they could beat our team
without any trouble. but are now viii
ling to admit that there are others.
Barton County democrat., 1908-06-05
St. Louis Balloon in South Dakota,

st. Louis Balloon in South Dakota.
st. Louis, June 2:-Mrs. s. C. Bum
baugh, wife Of the balloon pilot, ra
ceived telegram from her husband
today saying that he, accompanied by
Charles Coey, Charles Leichleiter, of
Chicago, who ascended from Quincy
in the balloon Chicago on Monday hat
landed in Clear Lake. South Dakota.
Barton County democrat., 1908-06-05
NEVADA FOR BRYAN.
Instruct The Delegates For Him From
First to Last.

Carson City, June 2:-After a ses-
sion lasting until after midnight, the
Democratic state convention last
night adopted a platform which in.
structs Its delegates to the national
convention for Bryan first last and
all the time. '
Barton County democrat., 1908-06-05
Louisiana Democrats.

, Baton Rouge, June 3:-The Dem
ocratic state convention met here to-
day to choose delegates at large also
delegates from seven congressional
districts to the Denver convention.
The indications are that Bryan will
be endorsed by resolution.
Barton County democrat., 1908-06-05
The CAPITAL Cases Araln.

Harrisburg. Pa, June Al Judge
Kdhkle in the Dauphin county court
today refused to take the capitol con,
spiracy case from the jury. All five
of the defendants will stand trial.
The decision has been eagerly await.
ed, and was a keen disappointment
to the defense.
Barton County democrat., 1908-06-05
A LAWYER SUICIDES.
Cut His Throat, Jumped From Second
Story Window, and Runsa Block.

st. Joseph, June 2:-Robert J.
Roarh, supposed to be a lawyer from
Junction City, Kansas. cut his throat
in hotel here this morning. then
jumped from second story window
and ran to a residence a block away,
where he burst through a window,
and fell dead in the kitchen. Papers
on his person indicate that he had
some domestic trouble.
Barton County democrat., 1908-06-05
lowa's Primary votinu.

Des Moines, June 2:-Iowa' prt-
mary law has its first trial today. In
Its outcome is involved the question
as to who shall be the Republican
United States Senator from this state
as the successor Of William B. ALI.
Son'' g
Barton County democrat., 1908-06-05
Dr.. Cooke Reelected.

Baltimore, June 2:-Rev. DR.. R. J.
Cooke, of Tennessee, was today re-
elected editor Of all book publications
OF the Methodist Episcopal church.
The action was taken at a meeting
OF the general book committee.
Barton County democrat., 1908-06-05
iniuriaisi Dsgos Hswl.

Cleveland, June 2:-Five hundred
infuriated Italians stormed the closed
doors Of the private banking house
Of Gaetanae Liotta, in Orange street
today. The police drove the crowd
back before they could gain an en-
trance. Liotta, it is said, cannot be
found. The total deposits are not
more that thirty thousand dollars.
Barton County democrat., 1908-06-05

We are informed by Manager Lin
das, Of the Telephone company, that
the Walnut Is raising considerably,
and win likely be out Of Its banAS
in q day on 60 Persons living
along the line better prepare them
selves.
Barton County democrat., 1908-06-05
Tabernacle Meetings.

7 win continue. Next Sunday, June
7th. all day meeting, basket dinner
In the tsnt. On the Guffey farm, be-
tween Lincoln and Valley 0sntsr.
Special workers., Rev. G. I yNartin.
u Myers, and L W. KshpS
Barton County democrat., 1908-06-05
FIrs. ouarterIy Meeting.

OF the Seward charge. win be held
at 8 p. m, next Sunday, June Z. and
ct $50 a. m, Monday, June 8. ct the
Pioneer N. p. church. DR.. Akin
presiding elder Of the Mcpherson dis
trict win preach.
Rsv. L ". sKnE Pastor.
Barton County democrat., 1908-06-05
Council Pnoceedinqs.

Council met In regular session with
President Of the Council in the chair.
Councilmen present, Honnen, Smith
Noses Giles, Miller and Bunting.
Absent, Johnson and Merritt.
Monthly reports Of City Clerk and
Police Judge read and approved.
Bids for city printing were opened
as follows:
Great Bend Daily Rustler, legal rates.
Great Bend Daily Item,
On motion said bids were laid on
the tsh;e.
Petition of &C. Pfister and thirteen
Others for a light at the corner of
18th and Stone streets was present.
ed and on motion said request was
granted.
The following bills having been ap-
/ proved by the finance committee were
on motion allowed, all councilmsn
present voting aye.
P. Cooprider, st. crossings. $123.3O
F. A. Moses, clerk fees.... 1880
l. N. Wilhide, secy, two fires, 44.OO
W. L. White, Flowing park. 500
Lobdell & Malta, 2 gates 300
E. Price, street work. k........ $3.50
Great Bend Transfer Co.,
burying dogs go. -. 80. 2.25
T. D. Wilson, marshal .... =. 1900
E. c. Cole, city attorney -. 1850
F. H. Hitchcock, night marshal 5000
j.. E. DeMotte, park work .... 27.5O
Frank Harrison, sprinkling.... 1000
F. H. Miller, express 80. .... LIS
J.. H. eJnnison, copying work 300
Ct. Bend Tribunej printing :. 7.20
Great Bend Electric Light Co.,
loldl 80. -. 80. ..S000.ol
lights for May go. 80. .... 110.31
The Mayor submitted the name of
Frank Hitchcock as night marshal,
and. on motion said appointment was
confirmed. All councilmen present
voting aye.
On motion the city attorney was in
structed to draw an ordinance cover
ing weeds and ponds.
| Improvement committee reported
favorably on petitions asking for
sidewalks along the south hide of
Block 96, also commencing at the in.
tersection Of Seventh and Main SITS.
thence along the north side of Sevent
street to the intersection of Seventh
street and Baker avenue, and on mo
ton said report was adopted.
An ordinance was presented order
ing in walks as above mentioned, was
read as a whole, passed by sections
and adopted as a whole as ordinance
No. 321. All councilmen present vot
ing aye.
The Mayor was empowered to ap
point extra police and on motion sale
appointments were confirmed.
} Council went into executive ses
sion.
Council reconvened in regular ses
} sion.
On motion the Great Bend Dali,
Rustler was made the official cit,
!. paper for the coming year, all tn,
councilmen present voting aye.
t Bill Of W. A. Rush for cement Gro:
+ sing laid over until next meeting a
8 which time same must have the az
II proval Of the improvement commit
{ tee.
nj Council adjourned to meet Frida,
4 June II, 1908.
F. A. Noses City Clerk.
Barton County democrat., 1908-06-05

Marriage license issued May 2s:-
John W. Carroll Boyd. age 25;, ana
Annie. N. Ksmnsry. Boyd. age 20.
Barton County democrat., 1908-06-05

Mrs. q. 3. Morrison returned from
Hutchinson Monday evening.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1908-06-06
CANNON AS CLOCK WEIGHT
ON the Kennehec .To11rno1.

From the Kennebec Journal
The most unique clock weight in
Maine is that of the Baptist church at
Cherryfeld, an old smooth-bore can
non. The old cannon was one of the
old smooth-bore type and was brought
by Gleason r. Campbell from Boston
on one of the return trips Of lumber
vessels. It was brought to fire salutes.
as the stirring days of the civil war
were at hand. .- = :" =,
After announcing many Union VIC
tories during the war, at the surrender
OF Lee in 1865, 1t was taken out for a.
final and great salute. Robert l., Will
ley, a soldier of the war, who was at
nome on furlough, was in charge OF
the cannon, and, through some mis-
management, premature discharge Of
the gun threw Mr.. Wiley high in the
air, filled his face with powder, and
tore one arm of close to the shoulder
The old gun was then spiked by the
angry citizens and did no more salute
service. 81 W
When the Second Baptist Churcn
building was built in 1873, a weight
being wanted for the clock, the old
gun was used. For thirty years 1t did
clock duty, until 1903, when it once
more received a baptism of fire and
fell in the ruins Of the church conf1a-
f1ration that December When the new
clock was installed in the new church
building, in 1906, once more the old
cannon mounted the tower to do clock
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