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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-31
in the rules fight [Fitzgeral

in the rules fight (Fitzgeral e
Congressional Lieutenant Of the un-
speakable McCarren. The men who
were delivered we're Democrats Of
the kind which has made gang rule
in American cities the shane OF the
country.
On the side of regularity" are the
expert "ixers" and ''jobbers".
There you find the men who know
the art of getting big campaign funds
from corporate interests; the men who
have held up the rotten susa trust
for immense corruption funds in po-
litical campaigns; the men who know
how to touch" the franchised cor
porations of the city of Washington;
the men who represent Interests;
the men who stand for the most cor
rupt gangs of New York and Phila-
delphia and Boston and Chicago and
Denver and San Francisco; the men
who work the long distance telephone
to the stock market between rollcalls
on important votes.
Associated with these men of the
machine are a number Of others who
are personally above reproach, but
who lack the vision and the courage
to oppose entrenched power. For
even these men we have no excuses
to offer, because without their sup
port Cannonism would be impossible.
If the public could for one moment
really understand the gravity oil the
present situation it would rise, to a
nan, and remove-by force, should
lis "rules" provide no peaceable
nethod-the stupid, profane un.
American obStructor Of all progress
Who today occupies the marble cha r
# the Speaker aud yields the gavel
# authority.
These are strong words-and the
trongeSt we have ever uttered on
his unpleasant subject. We utter
hem now because we know what the
cannon Ring stands for.
The Cannon Ring stands for the
hameless and complete exploitation
our national reSourceS-which are
ur national asSets-by private cor
orationS.
The Cannon Ring stands for a
hip subsidy, a high tariff, fat pork
ariel, dis onest Government con
acts moralized and dishonest
pstoms SCI. for every other
vice useful in stealing money from
wide-open treasury.
The Cannon Ring stands for
icky and despera ate opposition t
ostal savings, parcels post, income
ak, improve ment of the nations wat
rways, scientific tariff revision, di.
ect election of sepators-to repre-
government and to Democ |
acy itself. |
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-31
Not Technical. But Practical and Intensely Interesting

things ba dne american Homestead will be al that farm print the
interested English; attractive
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the tot
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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-31

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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-31

which the applicant lives. All an.
Plications, properly filled in, must ba
filed with the supervisors NOT later
than January 25th, as any received
after that da:e cannot be considered.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-31
Stands For Better Crops. Larger Yields Increased Pr

b Inc farm we believe the American Homestead show
hin
meth
ana vii a1d
sand
M rsanls
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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-31
The American Homestead.
National Farm Journal Published Monthly al Lincoln Eeb
Under The Editorial and Business Direction Of ChaS BRYAN

HOMESTEAD devoted
the
matter wher
yfreeo iH'
Evening journal., 1909-10-05
JUDGE HASTINGS SAYS
CHURCH IMPROVES CITIZENSHIP

Judge Daniel o. Hastings was the
speaker at the annual meeting Of the
Westminster Bible study Class, Of West
Presbyterian Church last night. His sub
ject was 1.-THE Influence of the Church on
Good c tizensh- p" The address follow d
brief business meeting and was part of
an elaborate musical and literary pro-
gram.
Judge Hastings saw in the church the
greatest agency for the uplift Of Ameri-
can citizenship
At the business meeting preceding the
address the following officers wee re-
elected: Teacher. the Rev. Alexander
Alison, Jr.: frst vice-pres dent. John r.
Hudson; second vice-president. Mrs. Hor-
ace s. Allen: treasurer. Horace S. Allen;
recording secretary. c. II. Start: roll
secretaries, Mrs. Merrls Taylor and Mi s
Ida Paten; ushers. William Jones and II.
S. Allen. The follow ng executive com
mittee was appointed: Miss De.iah
Brown. Mrs. Samuel Holmes, Mrs. John
r. Hudson. Mrs. John n. Hates. Mss
Lizzie Martin, Mrs John Milligan, VII
liam Jones.
The program follows Piano 500. Miss
Anna Brown; violin solo. Paul Thomp-
son: cornot solo. Mrs B. p. Burnham;
tenor solo. Robert Eaton; ouartette. Mrs
RAYMOND Mitchell Mrs. Ella McInt're
Mrs. J. T. Clymer and the Rev. AR Al
son; recitation. Mrs. Burnham; duct.
Aiessrs Rumford and snyder OF Atlantic
City, baritone 500. the Rex. Alr.. Alison
Evening journal., 1909-10-05
TO PROCEED WITH
STREET PAVING

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del. oct. s.-Dover's mer-
chants won out to-day on a street paving
contention.
The Street and Sewer Commission yes
terday received and granted a petit on
from the business men OF Dover urging
that the paving Of Loockerman street be
proceeded W IN Immediately TO the eN-
clusion Of the resident sections, which can
wait-nn on which chances can be taken
on the variable weather.
Belgian blocks were received to-day for
the paving of small section Of LOCKER
man street, at the intersection OF Queen
street on THIS section OF the hardest kind
Of pavement. traction engines and steam
rollers VII be allowed to trave'. This
heavy machinery will be shut off by or
dinance from the use Of any other paved
streets.
Evening journal., 1909-10-05

other hand became affected and they
were like a piece Of raw meat. Then Il
came on my face. neck and under my
right arm 50 that / was unable to raise
my arm for two weeks. Il became so
bad that I was Obliged 10 give up work.
About four months ago started to
doctor and the doctor told me il was
eczema. So he told me TO get --
ointment and soap. used them for q
month and they didn't do me one bit
Of good so / tried another doctor. He
gave me three different kinds OF medi-
cines, but I was very much put out
when these remedies did not help me.
/ was unable 10 sleep at night and ]
gave up all hope until decided to try
the Cuticura Remedies. / used two
cakes Of Cuticura Soap. two boxes Of
Cutlcura Ointment and three bottles
Of Cuticura Resolvent and ! am glad
TO say I am cured. Miss Nora Shultz.
243 North Third St., Reading, Pa, Jan.
and Z, 1902"
Evening journal., 1909-10-05
Men,a Laaaus Msstinn.

The Mems League OF the First Pres
blterian Church met last night After
the business had been disposed Of there
was a pleasing musical program pre-
sented. w. L. Gotta sang a tenor solo
and Robert d. Eaton gave a vocal Sc
lection. Frank McCracken and Ar
thur c. Price entertained the members
with several instrumental selections.
and at the conclusion Of this part of
the entertainment those present ad-
journed to the basement of the church.
where a delightful luncheon had been
prepared.
Evening journal., 1909-10-05
Rims OF. please.

They were seated by the fireside.
dreaming Of the future. when they
would be one. winsome telephone girl
and her fiance. The small talk finally
drifted to the question as to who
should light the FIRE in the morning. 1t
was his opinion that II was the wife's
place to get up and start the fire and
let the poor. hardworking husband rest.
After this declaration there was 81
lence most profound. brt only for the
space OF about half y md: then the
girl thrust out her finger encircled by
a ring and murmured sweetly but
firmly: Ring on. please. You have
connected with the wrong number
Philadelphia Ledger
Evening journal., 1909-10-05
MI3DLETOWN

MIpDLETOWN, Del. October s.
The women of the Presbyterian Church
cleared SS7 from their rummage sale
and bake held last Saturday.
The women who arc interested in
donation day az Delaware Hosital are
packing a box TO be sent to the hos
pital.
Mrs. Levin Dale, OF Cambridge, Md,
is visiting Mrs Howard A. Pool near
McDonough.
Miss Robecca Collins is spending the
week In New York.
Mrs. J c. Parker, Jr.. entertained the
members Of the Matinee Euchre at her
home on South Broad street, last
Thursday afternoon.
Misses Spurgeon and Miss Lily Scott
viii each have their opening at their
millinery stores on Tuesday.
Mrs. II. b. Mcdowell is visiting reia-
tives in philadelhia.
Evening journal., 1909-10-05
Birthday Party.

Friends of Mrs. william Anderson
entertained az her home No. 704 Lom-
bard street last evening in honor OF
her fortieth birthday anniversary. The
Harmony Mandolin and Guitar Club
furnished music for dancing. Among
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Springer. Mrs. George Walker and fam
iIv. Mrs. Edward Gordon and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward MccarrolL Mr..
and Mrs. Leon Reinstine. Mrs. Charles
Gifford. Miss Matte Zebley. Mr. and
Mrs. samuel Megill. Charles Taylor.
John Lloyd. Harry Hines. Miss Ora
Anderson. Mrs. c. T. Orbann. Mss
Mamie Kane. Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse An
derson, Thomas Webster and others.
Evening journal., 1909-10-05
MRS. LAKE SPEAKS
AT HENRY CLAY

Airs. Leonora Lake was greeted by
large audience last evening In Red Mems
Hall, Henry Clay. Her address was along
the educational line against the use Of
strong drink.
This evening she win speak at Null
ligan's Hall, Delaware City. at o'clock,
and this viii be preceded by an open-a r
meeting addressed by the Rev. j. NJ.
Arters at Ll5 o'clock. Wednesday evening
Mrs. Lake is scheduled for Hockess n;
Thursday evening, Newark Opera House,
and Friday even ng Marshallton.
Evening journal., 1909-10-05
Teachers Aid Elects Officers.

In No. . School yesterday afternoon,
at a meeting of the directors Of the
Teachers Mutual Beneficial Associa-
ton, the following officers were elect
ed: President, Miss Anna Shaw; vice.
president, Mrs. L. d. 3. Semple; secre-
tary, Miss Florence Ramo; treasurer,
Miss Elizabeth Hopes; directors. Miss
Margaret Kelley and Miss Marcia
Crawford. Tho advisory board was
chosen as follows: William p. Ban
croft. Edgar NJ. Hopes and DR.. p. w.
Tomlinson.
Evening journal., 1909-10-05
NEWSY NOTES
OF new CASTLE
Residents Complain Of Con.
ditiOn Of Many Of the
Town S.r1etS

NEW CASTLE. oct. 5.--Rallroad em-
ployes commenced the work yesterday
OF putting in the siding from the Della
ware railroad tracks TO the Deemer
steel mills Everything will be rushed
now 10 get the new plant i'm operation.
General complaint IS heard regarding
the condition of the streets where water
mains burst and no enort has been
made TO make repairs.
The willing Workers have completed
arrangements for Their play. Tho Dis
trict SlSulo at Blueberry Corners in the
Opera House on Friday evening.
A rehearsal will be held this evening
In the Opera House All those taking
part are requested to be present
Mushrooms are plentiful i'm this Sec
tion and parties are gathering large
quantities daily
The funeral OF Mrs. G.. Adoline Web
ster of Christiana will take place to-
morrow morning. The remains will be
shipped from Bear station to smyrna
for intcrment-
BY the viii of Miss Adelaide Young
Si50 has been given for keeping IN
order the Presbyterian cemetery.
The New castle band went 20 salem
Nh. NQday 20 take part in the bic
parade there.
BOYS are now seen with badly stain
Cd fingers They are gathering wal
nuts after school hours and hence the
black stains. Chestnuts in New Castle
hundred viii be a short crop this sea-
son. Many trees taht in other years
we're the delight of youngsters arc with
out a burr
Manager Edwin White IS giving his
football team considerable practice for
the opening game on Saturday.
The New Castle Water Works Com
panys plant win be sold A few years
ago the company had a monopoly here
but when rates were advanced beyond
Reasonable figures then the people re-
eolted and "a new company was grant
"a a franchise. The pipes that were
lnid nearly forty years ago are stin the
service mains.
city Council and the Trustees OF the
Commons meet in monthly session this
evening.
Evening journal., 1909-10-05
PRESBYTERY IN
SESSION TODAY

The first fall meeting of'the Women's
Home and Foreign Missionary socie-
ties of Central Presbyterian Church
will be held in the church parlors this
afternoon at 3 O'clock The meeting
will be addressed by the pastor. Rev.
j. II. Crawford. on THE Outlook" and
Mrs William p. White, of Philadel-
phia, a returned missionary from Utah.
whose subject viii be 'The Mormons."
Prior to the meeting Mrs. White was
entertained at luncheon by Mrs. Craw-
ford.
Evening journal., 1909-10-05
Union Missionary MEETING.

The first fall meeting Of the Womans
Home and Foreign Missionary Societies
OF Central Presbyterian church viii be
held in the church parlors this after
noon. Tho meeting will be addressed
by the pastor the Rev. j. H. Crawford
on The Outlook" and Mrs. William
p. White Of Philadelphia. returned
missionary from Utah. whose subject
will be ''The Mormons.'
Evening journal., 1909-10-05
YOUNG nIadss and others.

Young Willie Jones was a terrible lad,
And Johnny Brown was nearly as bad.
While the awful things Hy Green would
do
Turned the parsons words to a warmer
hue.
The village cut-ups were they.
Now. William Jones has a butcher shop.
And John z. Brown Yields a blade and
strop.
while Green. NJ. D.. IL the man who sees
To taking away our appendices.
The village cut-ups are theyi
-Lippincott's Magazine.
Evening journal., 1909-10-05

Hoopes. James Mclaughlin. John Nut
tall, Wilson Lukens. Furman Stewart,
Homer Murine, Leroy Murine, Joseph
Williams. Harvey Williams, Ollie Kanz'
George Brittingham, Charles Cole
George Kelley, irving Walters, Daniel
Donohue. Fred Thornett, Frank Miller
william Miller.
Evening journal., 1909-10-05
surnIrise Partv.

a pleasant surprise party was given
TO Mrs. S. L. Williams at her home, No.
zOle West Seventh street on Friday
evening Those present were; Misses
Gertie Moore, Margaret Williams. Ber-
ina Lingan. Della Schlief. Margaret
Weber, Margaret Donnelly. Sarah VIII
Hams, Eleanor Hopes. Nora Spahr,
Annie Hitchins. Clara Lukens. Mar
saret Ferguson. Freda Marks. Francis
Miller, Mrs. L. =. Williams. Mrs. II.
Weber. Mr.. and Airs. Z. l.. Stewart. Ed
"'lro sparks, Samuel Williams. George
Evening journal., 1909-10-05
ItaIlan sac soy ANNOYED Aim.

Howard Wright a boy. was arraign-
ed in City Court this morning on the
charge Of disorderly conduct. The
was an Italian storekeeper,
living at No sO1 South Van Buren
street, who said Wright annoyed him
and his family. The charge was held
up.
Evening journal., 1909-10-05
To Have Rummaoe sac.

a rummage sale which will continue
indefinitely will be opened tomorrow
morning IN "a store room at Fifth and
Walnut streets by the women of Sill
vorhroolS NJ. r. Church. If persons de-
string 20 donate anything TO the sale
win can d. & A. 4694-A the articles
viii be called for.
Evening journal., 1909-10-05

luWus OUT Lutlf luCul-
cine did not help me.
First Of all there were
small white pimples
on my left hand and
/ had to scratch until
the blood came. Then
they would pun up
and water would run
out. Wherever this
water would run there
would be more pim-
Piles until my whole
left hand was a mass
Evening journal., 1909-10-05
Wasted On tho Air.

WaStcd on the AR
"lou look sweet enough TO kiss.
says the impressed man.
$50 many gentlemen tell me that
oyly answers rhe fair girl.
"Ahi That should make you happy
But they merely say that" she re-
ines. They merely tell me fine facts
y the case aud never prove their
.tatements." New York Life.
Evening journal., 1909-10-05
Annual Meetina Of Masons.

The one hundred and fourth annual
commnicauon of the Grand Lodge Of
Delaware. Ancient Free and Accepted
Masons win begin in the Masonic Tenn
pie tomorrow. Grand Master Beers win
preside.
Evening journal., 1909-10-05

Quartcttc.
Following the meeting in the Sunday
school, the members of the Bible c ass
and their fr ends were photog aphed in
the auditorium. Refreshments were then
served in the Sunday school rooms.
Evening journal., 1909-10-05
shuebrooks- Cooper.

Loyal Emerson Cooper. OF oxford. Pa,
and A.iss Sarah A. shubrook. Of crozier-
Vile. Pa, we're married by the Rev
George L. Wolfe hero on August T. The
br degroom is a graduate Of the William
son School Of Mechanical Trades. class
Evening journal., 1909-10-05
Union Church Missionary MEETING.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Woman's Home Missionary Society Of
Union NJ. t. Church will be held at the
home of Mrs. Theodore Francis. No.
East Thirteenth street, this after
noon.
Evening journal., 1909-10-05
Rnard of 10. M..iinn

The monthly meeting Of the Board
of Trade win be held this evening. Dele
gates 10 the deeper waterways conven-
tion at Norfolk win be appointed.
Evening journal., 1909-10-05
Ladies Aid Society to Meet.

The Ladies Aid Society Of Silver
brook NJ. e. Church will hold its month
ly meeting at the home Of Mrs. Duncan
Evening journal., 1909-10-05

on the Lancaster Pike. The members
will meet at the home OF Mrs. II. S.
Kiger. 2t5 Woodlawn avenue and pro-
ceed in a body to the place of meeting.
Evening journal., 1909-10-05
ECZEMA VICTIM
CAVE UP HOPE
After Suffering a Year with Raw,
Watery HumOr on Hands and Face
Prescriptions Did Not Do a
Bit Of Good Scratched Till Blood
Came and Had to Quit Work.
COMPLETELY CURED
BY CUTICURA REMEDIES

Il suffered with eczema for one year
and had two Of the best doctors in
Evening journal., 1909-10-05

Mr.. Reardon q Masonic Hall Director
Thomas Reardon. a prominent mom-
ber Of the Masonic order has been cleo
ted a director Of the Masonic Hall Com
pany TO succeed Thomas b. Young who
will remove 20 Denver.
Evening journal., 1909-10-05
Our Curtain, Decorative
and Upholstery Department

is now showing an unusually attractive variety
of new designs in Lace Curtains, Tapestries,
Draperies and Upholstery Fabrics.
Artistic effects in materials by the yard for Fur
niture Coverings, Door and Window Hangings
and various purposes of interior decoration.
Evening journal., 1909-10-05
Wilmington Furniture Co.
Wall Papers, Furnishings
and Inferior Decorations

Estimates and special designs submitted for the
apartments
Evening journal., 1909-10-05
Here's Good News Tor Shoppers

S floor
comfortable for the long Winter evenings
clothing anything you yourself and homeland
surd that the style, quality and right
Evening journal., 1909-10-05

The very prettiest designs for fall. In
floral or Oriental patterns. The pretti-
est color combinations. If you're think
ing of carpetng. your parlor or sitting
room, this is a splendid opportunity and
YOU should be on hand. This price is
for this week only, and we make, lay and
line it FREE.
Evening journal., 1909-10-05

The catalogue vii tell norcAask for it. OF
ice open evenings. Call and, inspect our work
Evening journal., 1909-10-05

There's positively no prettier or more
durable carpet than velvet; soft to the
tread, and easy to sweep In the pref
test color grounds, with large or small
rose effects in pink or red, with green
leaves and SCROLL Others in the rich
Oriental patterns. Don't delay, for this
price is only for the week.
Evening journal., 1909-10-05

All-wool ingram that is guaranteed to
wear well and hold its color. In pretty
tans, greens, maroons, bright reds and
all the prettiest designs of floral pieces,
scrolls and leaves. We make, lay and
line it free. This is your chance to get
a good carpet for your bedroom or sit
ting-room at much less than usual
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-09-23
An Ordinance

Requesting the City Council of the City
of Shreveport to pay the bill or ac-
count of Ira G.. Hedrick for the sum Of
$4,000 against the Parish Of Bossier
on account of the construction Of a
traffic bridge across Red River at said
city.
Be it ordained by the Police Jury Of
the Parish of Bossier, in legal session
convened, That the bill or account of
Ira G.. Hedrick for the sum of $4,000
against the parish, on account Of work
done in pursuance of contract made
with him by the parish and the City of
Shreveport, to furnish plans and speci-
fications of traffic bridge over Red
River at the City of Shreveport, be and
the same is hereby approved as payable
out of the bridge fund for said bridge,
and, that inasmuch as the City OF
Shreveport contracted and agreed with
the Parish of Bossier to pay such pre-
liminary expenses cut of the funds now
on hand and in the possession of said
charge same to said bridge account, that
the said City of Shreveport be and is
hereby requested to pay said account OF
said Ira G. Hedrick in pursuance of said
contract made between said parish and
said city and subject to the terms there
of, taking his receipt in full for such
account, and upon it doing so the Parish
of Bossier will recognize the same as a
legitimate expenditure by the said city
under the said contract between the said
city and the Parish of Bossier with ref
erence to the construction of said traffic
bridge across Red River at said place.
J.W. ELSTON,
President Police Jury Of Bosser Parish
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-09-23
An Ordinance.

Whereas, in pursuance to an ordi-
nance of the Police Jury of the Parish
OF Bossier, La, ordering an election held
in School District No. Is, as created by
the School Board of Bossier Parish, La,
July 2, 1909, for the purpose of ascer-
tanning the sense of the property tax
payers of said school district on the
question of levying a special tax of 211s
mills on the dollar of the assessed valua-
tion Of the property in said district for a
period Of ten years, beginning with the
year 1910, for the purpose of furnishing
supplies for the comfort of the children,
at which election the said property tax
payers voted in number 6 and in prop
erty ST 400 for special 211s mill tax for
period OF ten years, beginning with
the year 1910, therefore
Be it ordained by the Police Jury, in
special session convened, That special
tax Of 2 = mills on the dollar of the as
sessed value of said property in School
District No. Is, as established by law
July 2, 1909, as follows: Commence on
the north line of section SO, township %,
range IL, one-quarter of a mile due east
of the northwest corner of said Section,
AID run due south through said section
and one-quarter of mile into section 1,
township %, range IL; thence due west
one quarter of a mile to the line between
sections and 2, thence due south on
section line pa miles to the southwest
corner of section 10, thence due east
miles to the southwest corner of section
II, township %, range II; thence due
north mile between sections II and Is
to the northwest corner of section II,
thence due east mile to the northeast
corner of said section II, thence due
north mile ON the line between Sec
tions 5 and 8 to the northwest corner OF
section 8, thence on north line OF sec
tions 8 and 10 to Bodcau; thence up said
bayou in northwesterly direction, with
the meanderings of said bayou, to its in
tersection with the north line Of section
80, township %, range ii; thence due
west On the north line of sections 81 and
81, township %, range IL, to the point Of
beginning, is hereby levied for a period
Of ten years, beginning with and in
Guiding the year 1910, and ending with
the year 1919. ~ - crc>-
President Police Jury of Bossier Parish