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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-16

Mr.. aid Mrs. Warren Bake
were up the last of the week
looking over their new. residenc
that is in course Of construction.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-11
MUCH MARRIED MADISON is
TO HAVE TRIAL AT ONCE
Accused of Having Dozen Wives, Man
Will Face Angry Women in
San Jose Court

SAN FRANCISCO, July 10-Chris-
tian c. Johnson, asserted by the police
to be John Madison, married to nearly
a score of women in as many cities
was turned over to the sheriff of Santa
Clara county today and taken to San
Jose, where a charge of bigamy has
been preferred against him by Mrs
Josephine A. Tertheway.
AS alleged in the complaint, when he
was welded to Mrs. Tretheway on
April 27, 1900, he was the husband OF
Henrietta Leopold, who resided in this
city. Johnson, who stoutly denies that
he is Madison, has admitted to the au-
thorities his marriage to these two
women and also to Mrs. Sylvia de Bon
net but these admissions were not
made until he was confronted with ir-
REPUTABLE evidence.
Johnson is to be tried first on the
complaint filed at San Jose, and the
police declare that the evidence to be
produced will establish beyond a
doubt that he is the much wanted
Madison. 1t is thought Madison will
plead guilty.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-11
DEFEAT SEWER LAW,
BUT UNWlTTlNGLY
SHUT UP SALOONS

CHICAGO, July 10.-The village OF Ar
lington Heights, suburb of 22OO per-
sons, accidentally went dry" last Tues
day.
1t came about because three members
of the board of trustees resorted tc
strategy when they found themselves I'm
@ corner.
There was a sewer ordinance that they
wanted to defeat, so they discovered"
they had business in Chicago the night
of the board meeting, and their absence
broke a quorum.
They beat the sewer ordinance. for no
business could be transacted. But the
three trustees had forgotten that the IL
cense of the five saloons expired July 1,
and that these had to be re-issued by
the board or the bars would be closed.
Today, therefore, the saloon keepers
are acting as soda water clerks under
the watchful eye of the police fOrce,"
who Is in a dangerous mood because his
salary has been tied up.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-11
DIVORCE SUIT IS BEGUN
ON SENSATIONAL GROUNDS
Wife Accused Of Interest in Cricketer
of International Reputation.
Woman in London

PHILADELPHIA, July 10.-Dawsor
Hopes, a member of a Well-knowI
Philadelphia family, who has figured
in the public prints during the last
few days, began divorce proceedings
against his wife. Katie Eleanor Hopes
who is now in London, naming as CO.
respondent Charles A. Newhall, also
a member of a prominent local family
and a cricketer of international reputa'
tion.
Mr.. Hopes in his suit makes many
sensational allegations against his
wife, and also files bill In equity
in which he declares he was induced
to sign an agreement in consequence
of proceedings brought by his wife tc
have him declared an habitual drunk
ard. He asks that that be set aside as
fraudulent.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-11
Matrles His Rookkeeper

SAN JOSE, Cal, July 10.-John T.
MCGOWAN of Minneapolis, state sena-
tor, politician and prominent real es-
tate and insurance man of that city,
was married in st. Josepns church at
San Jose this morning to Miss Mae e.
Healy, who for three years past has
been his bookkeeper. The Rev. William
Bennett officiated. The witnesses were
the brides aunt and uncle, Mr.. and
Mrs. M. J. 'Flannery, whom the bride
has been visiting.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-11
RENEWED RAINS SEND
RIVERS TO FLOOD TIDE

KANSAS CITY, July 1o.-Renewed
heavy rains in northwestern Missouri
and Kansas last night again sent up
the Moeskan rivers and their tr1bu-
taries, but no serious result followed
according to the weather observer.
An effort was made today to raise
the submerged cars of the Santa Fe
train wrecked Wednesday near Po-
mona, Kas.
The body of a farm hand named Hill
has been found in the river. He is
believed to have lived in the vicinity.
All of the passengers of the wrecked
train appear to have been accounted
for, despite rumors that additional
bodies will be found when the food
recedes.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-11
SUICIDAL INTENT
FOUND BY JURY
MRS. DE LA MONTANYA WAS
NOT MURDERED
Coroner's Inquest Recommends Gen.
sure for r. G. Hanford, Companion
of Woman, Who Left Pistol
Lying About
tRy Associated Press.l


SAN FRANCISCO, July 1O.-That
Mrs. Lorena de Ia Montanya, from a
wound inflicted by herself with suicidal
intent, and that r. c. Hanford, with
whose pistol she fired the shot, was
guilty of carelessness in leaving the
weapon where she could secure it and
should be censured, was the substance
of the verdict returned by the coroner's
jury today after all the witnesses of
the tragedy had been questioned before
them
The first witness called at the in
quest was Mrs. Margaret Patton, who
with r. c. Hanford and Charles G.
Whittemore dined with Mrs. de la Mon
tanya on the evening of the tragedy.
She testified she heard the shot, but
did not see it fired, and that she saw
her friend sink to the floor.
She was unaware that Mrs. de la
Montanya had a pistol, and at once
asked where she got the weapon. Mr..
Hanford answered that it was his. Mrs.
Patton was positive in her assertion
that there was no motive for suicide.
Planned Trip to Europe
She said Mrs. de la Montanya had
expressed pleasure at having secured
final decree of divorce and was plan
ming trip to Europe, intending to
start almost Immediately. Celia Ba-
die, Mrs. de la Montanya's maid, con-
firmed the statements Of Mrs. Pat
ton.
r. G. Hanford then retold his story of
the incidents connected with the affair,
stating that when he took his pistol
out of his pocket because it interfered
with his movements, he laid it down,
at the same time cautioning Mrs. de
la Montanya not to touch it. The first
intimation that she had not needed
him came when he heard the shot
which ended her life.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-11
Merchants sa e1 Ss. ;ssSSS
m & ' & na , 2O9-1 S. Broadway m G trust aPsr R Sank

distribution of immigrants and the build
ing up of agricultural colonies.
l9l4-Opening OF federal steamship lines to
Panama.
1914-Municipal railroad to harbor.
19lf-Sufhcient progress made on SO, 900,
600 municipal harbor to accommodate
largest ocean ships
1914-The public schools well housed. An
opportunity given for vocational well
as cultural education, fitting boys and
girls for life work. and developing not
only their minds, but their strength,
skill and character.
19l4-New building for public library and
branch Libraries.
1915-Opening OF Panama canal. Historic
pageant. permanent municipal museum.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-11
Employees VIII Return to Work

NEWARK, N. j., July 1O.-A special
committee of the grand jury here has
submitted an offer to the striking hat
ters. which if accepted by the employees
will mean the return to work within
ten days of 1400 men and women who
have been idle for months. The offer
has been approved by the employees. 1t
is understood that the employers still
will refuse to place the union label on
their output.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-11
Establishes Normal sIoyd School

SANTA BARBARA July 1O,-The
first board of trustees of the normal
school Sloyd and Home Economies per-
fected it's organization here today,
electing Clio Lloyd of Santa Barbara
as president. NJ. B. McDuftie of Santa
Barbara secretary, and Major Driffll
of Oxnard vice president. OF the
seven trustees, including Governor Gill
lett, four were present. The remainder
of the day was passed inspecting sites
offered for the first school of its kind
to be established in the west.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-11
FLOOD CONDITIONS
DO NOT GET BETTER
Missouri River at Kansas City Re.
mains at StandstilI, but Rise is
Predicted by Weather
Officials

KANSAS CITY, July 10.-Flood con-
ditions along the Kansas and Missouri
rivers and their tributaries in this
vicinity continue to cause -apprehen-
sion, The Missouri river at Kansas
City has remained at 25.4 feet all day,
but weather officials say 1T probably
will be 26 by daylight, and If such is
the case a few of the West Bottom
streets will be flooded.
Train service west of here is badly
demoralized. Freight service is prac-
tically at a standstill.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-11
Earth Shocks Occur

MARSEILLES, July 1O,-Earth shocks
occurred last night throughout the
same region which suffered seismic dis
turbances in June. The shocks lasted
four or five seconds and were in direc-
tion from east to west. The inhabi-
tants of Rogues, Lamboso and St.
Cannat and other communes in the AK
district were panic stricken and rushed
from their dwellings. They are now
camping in the open.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-11
Water Company oraanIzed

SAN FRANCISCO, July 1O.-W. P.
Harmon and a syndicate of English,
New York and Boston capitalists COM
pleted yesterday the payment of
100000 on a combination of water
and power companies in the Sierras,
which are to be incorporated under
the name of the Lake Tahoe Power
and Water company. The new cor
poration expects to spend not less than
$1,O00,000 annually in the development
of the new project for the next four
wears.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-11
Banker Tenders Resignation

SAN FRANCISCO, July 1O-zoeth s.
Eldredge, president of the National
Bank of the Pacific of this city, ten
dered his resignation to the board of
directors today. Mr.. Eldredge has op-
posed plan that has been afoot to
consolidate the bank with the Union
State bank, also of this city, and his
resignation follows the favorable action
of the directors on that plan.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-11
Gas COMPANY Laborer Injured

SAN FRANCISCO, July 1O.-George
Bucker a valve tender at the plant of
the Metropolitan Gas company, was
severely injured today by an explosion
of illuminating gas, which became ig-
nited in some unknown way. Fire fol-
lowed the explosion and the plant was
damaged several thousand dollars.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-11
Army Engineers to Make Survey

LEAVENWORTH, Kas., July 1O.-A
detachment of sixty picked men from
the third battalion of engineers, under
command of Captain Lukesh, will start
tomorrow morning for San Francisco.
They will be engaged there for four
months in making surveys in connec-
tion with the land defense projects
about the city.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-11
Mrs. Taft Improves

BEVERLY, Mass, July 10.-The en-
tire Taft family except the president
got together for an outing today They
enjoyed an automobile trip along the
north shore as far as Magnolia. Mrs.
Taft showed evidence of marked i'm
provement in health.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-11
No chance in Restriction Laws

tion officials here are at loss to ac-
count for the report that the bars are
to be let down for the Chinese on the
Pacific coast An official of the de-
partment tonight declared that there
had been no change in the restriction
laws.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-11
Much Property Destroyed

MEXICO CITY, July 1O.-Floods in
the state of Vera Cruz have destroyed
much property and inundated a wide
area. The Orisba river is out of its
banks and the surrounding country is
from five to six feet under water. The
government has sent relief to the af-
f1icted district
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-11
Cholera Increases

ST. PETERSBURG. July 1O.-New
cases of cholera numbering 124 were
reported during the twenty-four hours
ending at noon today. The deaths
during that period numbered forty
seven
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-11
ATTORNEY Tells
STEPNEY'SSTORY
LATE BARONET WAS LARGE
LAND HOLDER
II. C. Ackroyd, Counsel for Dead Eng
Iishman, Takes Charge of Effects
in Yuma-Ships Body
East

YUMA, July 10.-Another chapter in
the story of Sir Arthur CoWell Stepney,
the English baronet, whose sudden
death here on the second of July dis
closed the eccentric career of a man
born to a title and vast estates in
Great Britain, who hose to donation
alize himself and drop his title to be-
come an American citizen, closed to-
night in the shipment of the dead no
bleman's body to New York, from
whence it will go across the sea for
interment in English soil.
H. c. Ackroyd, the Vancouver, b. c..
attorney who arrived in Yuma four
days ago to take charge of the body
and effects of the deceased, gave out
the first authoritative statement con-
cerning his late client tonight
According to Mr.. Ackroyd the dead
baronets full name and title was Sir
Emile Algernon Arthur KeppeL Cowell
Stepney, born in Germany of English
parentage, about seYenty-five years
ago. AS a young man Sir Arthur was
an attache of the foreign office in Lon
don and subsequently in the 70s and
early so ne sat in parliament for
South Wales, where he had large es-
tates.
Some of the great tin plate manu-
featuring plants of the world are To-
Gated on these Welsh estates as well
as a factory from WnlCh the FAMOUS
Stepney wheels for motor cars are
turned out.
Called Enderby Home
In addition to his holdings in Wales
Sir Arthur possessed tracts of vine
yard acreage in Western Australia
and a 1900 acre farm in the Okanagan
district in British Columbia, called
Enderby, which he considered his home
and which is one of the show places of
the northwest.
He also owned extensive hop fields
about fifty miles from Vancouver. For
the past few years all his time, not
given to travel in which he delighted
had been spent in his British Columbia
estates in the cultivation of which he
was intensely Interested.
Ackroyd explains the dead baronet
presence here at this time of the year
by the fact that the northern spring
had been backward and in his frail
state of health he longed for and
sought the warmth of the south. Sc
far as may be ascertained Sir Ar
thurs sole heir is a daughter, the only
child of his marriage in 1875. She is
believed to be in England.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-11
Rrldae DESTROYED By Flre

TROY, N. Y. July 1O.-The famous
old wooden covered bridge across the
Hudson river between this city and
Waterford was destroyed by fire.
The midland journal., 1909-06-18

and this can only be accomplished by
? more or less thorough knowledge
Of the various cuts of meat, the loca-
kon. and their val6es as blood and
tissue builders for the human system.
Beef, lamb and mutton form the
staples of meat diet, and as beef Is
consumed in the greatest quantity.
" has been thought advisable to pre-
pare the Illustration on this page.
marking it of as a chart. So much
attention is paid to-day to scientific
cooking. and there are SO many ways,
through the magazines and papers,
for the average woman to keep her
self informed. that 1t Is inexcusable
for any except the most inexperienced
housekeeper not to have an intelli-
gent knowledge of the choice and in
fertor cuts Of meat. 3 Few housekeep-
ing articles, however. touch on the
very important subject of meat. that
is. in its initial stage, or from point
where the butcher cuts It into large
sections to be set aside until special
cuts are taken from each. The ac-
companying illustration. therefore
Will prove most interesting to the
woman who wishes to add to her
store OF knowledge on this subject
American Home Monthly.
The midland journal., 1909-06-18

An old Cingalese woman, who lived
in an ordinary native hut by herself.
died and was buried. On the follow
ing day large iguana Ia species Of
lizard which attains great size) en-
tered the compound of a gentleman
living close by and attacked his poul-
try. Hearing the noise and commo-
tion he came out, and on ascertaining
the cause got his gun and shot the
iguana. No sooner had he done this
than there arose a great uproar from
the relatives of the old woman, who
declared that he had killed her. be-
cause her spirit had passed into the
lizard, in proof of which they pointed
triumphantly to the fact that 1t had
never before been seen In the vicinity
and only appeared after her death.
Rupees finally appeased the outraged
feelings Of the old woman's descend
ants.-Java Times.
The midland journal., 1909-06-18
70 DISTINGUISH THE
VARIOUS CUTS OF BEEF

Il IS as essential that I house
Keeper be instructed in everything
pertaining to the various branches of
aer ho1sework as it is indispensable
'or q man to be efficiently equipped
sor the particular business which he
ollows every day. Of his fife. To her
3 given the care of the home, and
not the least important part of this
. Its finances. One of the most i'm
Jortant points in this regard is that
lhe housewife should market econom-
ioally This does not mean buying
9n q cheap scale-anyone can do that
but q. judicious purchasing Of all
requisite asti~ies. The most econom-
caI buyer Is the one who gets the
greatest returns for the least ex-
penditnre. and these returns should
Se in quality even more than in
quantity. 81
As meat forms the greater share of
any one food. and as its cost generally
averages the highest, it behooyes the
housekeeper to look, wellsto her meat
billse II these are larger than she
Wpuld wish to have them. nothing but
sagacious buying will reduce them.
The midland journal., 1909-06-18
THE oRpINGToNs.

They are an English breed, these
Orpingtons, not especially well known
in this country as yet. There are
ten different varieties, the principa!
of which are the white, black and
buff types. at least these three seem
to have the preference in this coun-
try. The Orpingtons are large birds
having a very quiet disposition and
are considered very productive. AS
table. fowl they have no superior.
The cock bird, when fully matured
should weigh ten pounds and the hen
eight pounds. They have a we'll
rounded breast and full back. The
shape probably has as much or more
to do with their popularity as a
table, fowl than their size and quick
growth. -Epitomis
The midland journal., 1909-06-18

yet proved practical. At least we do
not see orchestras or bands using any
of them. The one shown in the illus
tration certainly seems practical in
every way. At the same time its op-
Grafton is very simple. It. can be used
in connection with, any of the or
dinary music stands generally en-
ployed for the purpose. Attached to
the frame is receptacle containing
the operating mechanism. Extend
ing from the receptacle are six or
more rods. which are bent at right
The midland journal., 1909-06-18

the fun confidence Of the Well Informed
81 the World and the Commendation Of
the most eminent physicians it was essen
tial that the component parts OF syrup
Of Figs and Elixir OF SIENNA should be
known to and approved by them; there
fore, the California Fig Syrup Co. pub
fishes d full statement withevery package.
The perfect purity anH uniformity Of pro-
duct, which they denaand IN laxative
remedy Of an ethical Chi Facter' are assured
by the Company 5 origin method q man
ufacture known to the Pmpany only.
The figs Of California Pre- used IN the
production Of Syrup Of T g ana Eilxlr- OF
SIENNA to promote the pley cnt taste but
the medicinal principles are Dtaned nom
plants known to act most bel ehclaliy.
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine manufactured ~ the CALI
sornia Fig Syrup Co. only. ane tor' sale
by all leading druggists.
The midland journal., 1909-06-18
Eggs. Fresh and otherwise.

Information comes from Secretary
of Agriculture Wilson that hence
forth eggs styled fresh" or strictly
fresh" must live up to their profess
sion, Storage eggs must be labeled
as such. If this rule is rigidly en-
forced-and the States Of Nebraska,
Minnesota and Pennsylvania are lead
ing the van in Furnishing violators of
the law-there will be some queer
experiences. 1t is we'll known fact
that many persons have been eating
eggs two years old under the caption
of strictly fresh" While any per-
son OF sense realizes that strictly
fresh" eggs are almost unobtainable
in midwinter and that the develop
ment OF cold storage facilities has
been boon to the consumer. it goes
without saying that free-born man
has right to know what he is GET
ting for his money. Then If he pre-
fers eggs under the ban. let him have
them.
The midland journal., 1909-06-18
PRESSED HARP
CoRee's Weight ON old Age.

When prominent men realize the
Injurious effects of coffee and the
change in health that Postum can
bring, they are glad to lend their tes-
timony for the benefit of others.
A superintendent Of public schools
In one of the southern states says:
MY mother, since her early child
hood, was an inveterate coffee drink
er, had been troubled with her heart
for a a.number of years and complained
of that weak all over feeling and
sick stomach.
Some time ago Twas making an
official visit to distant part of the
country and took dinner with one OF
the merchants of the place. I noticed
somewhat peculiar favour of the
coffee, and asked him concerning It.
He replied that 1t was Postum.
Il was so pleased with It, that after
the meal was over. bought a pack
age to carry home with me. and had
wife prepare some for the next meal. i
The whole family were so we'll
pleased with It, that we discontinued
coffee and used Postum entirely.
i had really been at times very
anxious concerning my mothers con-
dition, but we noticed that, after us
ing Postum for a short time, she felt
SO much better than she did prior to
its use, and had little trouble with
her heart and NO sick stomach; that
the headaches were not so frequent.
and her general condition much i'm
proved. This continued until she was
as well and hearty as the rest of us.
Il know Postum has benefited my
self and the other members of the
family, but not in SO marked a degree
as in the case of my mother, as she
was victim of long standing" Read
~The Road to Wellville," in pkgs.
There's. Reason"
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time TO time. They
are genuine, trne- and full Of human
interest.
The midland journal., 1909-06-18
on Laziness.

DR.. Charles A. Eaton, OF the Mad.
ison Avenue Baptist Church. said in
the course Of an after-dinner speech
In Cleveland:
''Laziness is responsible for too
much of the misery we see about
us. 1t is all very we'll to blame al
cohol for this misery, to blame op.
preston and injustice; but to what
heights might we not all have climb
ed but for our laziness?"
He paused and smiled.
I'VE are too much like the super
numerary in the DRAMA" he went on !:
who had to enter from the right and
say, MY lord, the carriage waits
".Look here. super said the stage
manager one night, I want you 10
come ON from the left instead of
the right after this, and 1 want you
to transpose your speech. Make It
run hereafter. THE carriage waits,
my lord
The super pressed his hand to his
brow.
"More study! More study he
groaned."
The midland journal., 1909-06-18
TEHE DUALsPURrOsE IDEA.


Beauty Is a good thing In a horse
out a very poor thing in bdll and
4 Jack. Families Of cattle are val
liable for the merit they possess to-
lay. They are not valuable for mer-
It their ancestors possessed fifty
years ago, writes a correspondent in
Breeders Gazette.
The greatest man is the one who
ioes the greatest good to the great
est number, not necessarily that one
who gets the greatest goods unto
himself If the motive is selfish. I
belive the greatest COW is the one that
serves the greatest purpose for the
greatest number. To do this ] be-
lieve she should be after this wise;
Of strong constitution, yes,~ an iron
constitution; a breedy character and
fine carcass of beef, combined with
strong milk habit or good at the
pail. n.
For the general farmer, even II
she is long on beef and short on
milk, when weighed in the balance
she will be found wanting. And still
more for the majority, if she is long
on milk, and bad for beef she is lack
Ing Give us dual purpose. !.
Even In man two qualities are
needed. Let him not be ali policy
and no principle, nor all money and
no morals. For general use. not the
COW that is all beef and no milk, nor
all milk and no beef. Give us the
dual purpose horse for the general
farmer. not the draft and no speed,
not all speed and no draft. Like
wise in the sheep, not all mutton
and no wool, nor all wool and no
mutton. So also in swine, not all
lard and no lean, nor all lean and
no lard. So with the farm, not all
crop and no stock, not all stock and
no crop.
Dual purpose for the majority.