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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1909-09-30
A Flying Trip to, Plains.

of course took in the town as far
as time would permit.
Waiting at the depot for any
and all comers when we arrived
was the pleasant landlord of the
Plains hotel, S. r. McCammant,
who we>aCCompanied to his dining
room and partook of a fine meal
we'll served. Then out to attend
to business and see the town.
The office of Edwards & Baugh-
man was on the way up town,
and we stepped in, finding Mr..
Baughman absent in Wichita on
business trip. The office fine
ly arranged and handsomely fur
nished was in charge of two
clerks, but Mr.. Edwards soon
came in and gave us a hearty
hand shake. He reported more
work than business just now,
but as the season advances they
expect to have a good run of
sales, which they are we'll fixed
to handle. Next we called in at
the office of w. H. and O. T.
Wilson finding MIR. Wilson at his
desk busy as a beaver directing
force of office clerks, instructing
salesman, and keeping an eye
on the wheat trade of his elevator.
This was so busy place that it
was not comforta bic for gossip
and we walked on to the store of
our old friends, L. F. and A. ].
Parson the pioneer merchants of
Plains, and at one time all that
there was of Plains as far as
business was concern ned. At
that time Louie sold all kinds of
goods from pins to threshing
machines, and bought everything
offered from sand plums to wheat
and cattle by the train load. His
place of business is large for the
town and he is busy overseeing
it's various departments.
We came back across the
street and turned west for we
saw sign indicating aprint shop
and pushed directly there. In
the office of the Plains Journal
we found editor Mcconnell and
Mrs. Mcconnell busy getting up
the paper and attending to job
orders. A short stop and chat
on shop topics, and we left them
at their chosen employment, for
they seem to be naturally news
paper folks. Then to the Phone
exchange and a short call on Mr..
Boyer and his wife, the conversa-
ton being between he1los, and
again to the street. Next we
called at the Plains Bank and
were welcomed by Mr.. Colling-
wood. We confess that the num-
Der of clerks, and city bank air
of the place was not just what
we expected nor what the out
side of the building indicated.
Mr.. John Colling-wood was not
in town so we missed meeting
him.
In the store of the Plains Mer-
camille Co. we found the manager,
Mr.. Murry, attending to the
general business, and a force of
clerks jumping around waiting
on customers. At the Chatten
Kiddoo Lumber & Hardware
Cos. place of business, the gen.
eral manager, John Russell, was
on business. We regret
ed this for John was an old
Meadeite and we 1onged for a
chat with him. At Ragsdale's
big livery barn we found him in
charge and wanting the News as
a regular visitor, and of course
left him happy. Then across to
the store of ]. w. Elder, who
has a good sized stock well kept
and attractive, here we met E.
o. Curtis behind the counter
waiting on customers. On his
suggestion we called at the city
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1909-09-30

Mrs. Thos. Johnson and Mrs.
Doc Ainschutz left Monday for
Muscatine, Iowa, to visit relatives,
and again see the country and renew
the friendships of their school girl
days. They will be away some
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-07
BRYAN IS INJURED
IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Democratic Leader Thrown
From Machine and Narrowly
Escapes Death

TAMPA, Fla, Feb. 6.-WhiIe return
ing from Sutherland college. where he
delivered his lecture, '"rhe Prince of
Peace" this evening w. J. Bryan came
near losing his life. A big automobile
in which he was riding threw tire
on a bridge near Tarpon springs and
plunged into the trestle work, throwing
the occupants out.
Bryan was on the side next to that
which struck the woodwork and was
jammed against rail and suffered con-
siderable injury. At first it was thought
his leg was broken, but when he arrived
at Tampa an examination showed the
fact that the leg was only badly bruised.
Bryan is scheduled to appear at ST.
Louis soon and at Springfield, ILL.,, Feb
ruary IL, Lincoln's birthday. where he
makes the principal address, and it may
be that he will have to cancel these
dates. He is confined to his room at
the Tampa Bay hotel and suffers con-
siderable pain.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-07
SAN FRANCISCO GIRL
MISSING FROM PARIS
Count Breaks Heart of Miss Ada
Sullivan and She May
Be in Nunnery
Especial Gable 10 The Call

Especial Gable 10 The Call
PARIS, Feb. 6-The social world of
Paris is nightly stirred up over the
mysterious disappearance of Miss Ada
E. Sullivan of San Francisco
Ever since the calamity, in which she
lost heavily, Miss Sullivan has been liv-
ing in Paris, first at a retired hotel in
the Avenue .d'Iena, but for the last year
or so at the Astoria hotel, where she
entertained a great deal.
One of her most frequent visitors was
a French count, who has been conspicu-
Gus in both France and America. Three
months ago she gave orders at the hotel
that she would never be at home" to
the count At the same time she re-
fused to see many of her closest friends
and lived in the greatest seclusion
Society gossiped good deal about
her Abroken heart" and on November
4 Miss Sullivan suddenly left the
Astoria hotel, leaving no address. Let
ters and kilograms have accumulated
which the hotel people can not forward
Friends of long standing have not. the
faintest <clew to Miss Sullivan,s where
abouts and cablegram sent to her
address in San Francisco asking news
remained unanswered. They believe
Miss Sullivan may have fulfilled an
often expressed wish and become a
Carmelite nun.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-07
MAN MISSES MONEY.
MISS MOONEY JAILED
Pretty and Dressy Woman Falls
Into Police Trap

Los ANGELES. Feb. e.-Miss Pearl
Mooney, a pretty young woman. fash
ionably dressed, was arrested today on
a charge OF burglary
Miss Mooney came to Los Angeles
from Minneapolis four weeks ago and
took apartments. Shortly after that
time Z. ). Kinney. a guest in the same
house, began to miss money from his
room In all 500 was taken.
The young woman was suspected and
the officers laid a trap for her. Two
marked s. bills were placed on Kinney's
dresser. They disappeared today The
officers say the marked money was
found in her possession when she was
arrested.
She smiled when asked her name at
the central police station and stated
she had nothing to say about the case
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-07
BILL PROVIDES PENSION
FOR THE EX-PRESIDENTS
Volstead Favors the Payment of
$4,000 a Year

WASHINGTON, Feb. s.-African
hunts and magazine writing will not
be necessary as the occupations of ex-
presidents of the United States if a
bill introduced by Representative Vol
stead of Minnesota be enacted This
measure provides pension of $4,000
annually for every president after he
leaves the White House. No duties
will be required of the retired chief
executive. but If he should be again
elected his pension would cease during
his term of Office.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-07
FIERCE STORM RACES
ALONG NORTHERN COAST
Gale Reaches Velocity of "
Miles at North Head

PORTLAND. Ore, Feb. 6.-For the
accommodation of theatrical people who
are unable to reach San Francisco and
Los Angeles by rail on account of
washouts along the line OF the Southern
Pacific, but who will have to make the
trip the first of the week to keep their
contracts. the steamer George W. Ell
ders sailing date for California ports
has been postponed until midnight
Sunday.
Along the entire coast in this district
a storm of unusual severity ragged last
night. the wind at North head having
attained velocity of ~ miles an hour.
Even so far inland as Marshfield the
gale reached a velocity of 40 miles an
hour. one of the strongest blows expe-
rienced there for several months.
Warnings are flying at every seaport
between Coos bay and Puget sound
inclusive
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-07
Troubles to Be Aired

Grayson's troubles with his wife are
soon to attract further attention. The
couple married in Washington, D. c..
after brief courtship. At that time
Miss Ladd was in Washington en- tour
of the eastern cities, and Grayson was
in Washington, where he had gone tc
examine some patents on land grants
which he held.
Their wedding was a noteworthy
event, the beauty and charm of the
bride and the social position of the
groom drawing many prominent and
distinguished guests to the affair.
The Graysons returned to California
little, less than two months ago.
Grayson' took his bride to jamestown,
1t was because of Grayson's intemper-
ance while in the mining town that
his wife left him and returned to her
mother.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-07
BEAUTIFUL WOMAN is
VICTIM OF PTOMAINES
Miss Anna Peters Is Sent Home
for Treatment

Miss Anna Peters, pronounced by
Charles Dana Gibson the most beautiful
woman il California, left the Fairmont
yesterday for her home in Stockton to
be treated by her family physician for
ptomaine poisoning.
Miss Peters and her mother, Mrs.
John d. Peters. registered at the Fair
mont week ago. Two days after her
arrival she was taken III ard was
confined TO her bed until yesterday
when she expressed a desire to be
taken home.
Miss Peters, who is one of the most
prominent members of the younger So
ciety set in Stockton, was unable to ex-
plain the cause Of her attack of pto-
maine poisoning
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-07
BOSTON'S PROSECUTOR
SUCCUMBS IN ARIZON A
District Attorney John B. Mo-
ran Called by Death

PHOENIX, Ariz-. Feb. 6.-John b
Moran. district attorney of Boston
died at o'clock tonight at the st
Luke's home here of tuberculosis OF
the throat
Moran was here about two months
ago after spending some time in the
Adirondacks and at Denver.
He was seemingly improved until
three days ago, his physicians predict
ing at least a partial recovery. He
was then taken suddenly worse and
sank rapidly. He was cheerful 10 the
end. joking and telling funny stories
until overcome by weakness.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-07
Twelve Arrests Follow Investi=
CATION of Wholesale Thefts
of Merchandise
Fifty Persons Are Said to Be
Implicated in Northern
Pacific RObberies
Authorities Recover $4,000
Worth of Goods and Get
Confession
IVINGsToN. AIont.. Feb. s.-The

T LIVINGSTON. Mont. Feb. 6.-The
arrest Of Northern Pacific, en-
Agineer, eight fremen, another man
and two women today followed an
Investigation of the sheriff's Office into
wholesale thefts of merchandise in
transit. One of the women has con-
fessed the existence among trainmen of
a conspiracy to loot freight cars.
Goods Recovered
Although the investigation has Just
begun. it is alleged that more than
$4,000 worth of merchandise has been
recovered.
II rs stated by the officers that 40
or SO persons will likely be implicated
in the robberies. The authorities are
said to be proceeding on the theory
that an organized gang of trainmen is
involved in the conspiracy.
Today Sherif McCue, accompanied by
three deputies. raided a boarding house
in East Calendar street and arrested
Samuel J.. Gibbs, his wife and eight
hremen who have been employed by
the Northern Pacific. In the basement
Of the house a quantity of merchan-
disc, including many valuable furs,
was discovered
At a dwelling in North G street the
officers later found other merchandise
which had evidently been stolen from
cars en- route over the Northern Pacific.
Engineer Lives There
10orsro-4c II
A. Robinson, an engineer in the en-
ploy OF the Northern Pacific; Mrs Mag
gle Malone and Andrew Malone. All
were placed under arrest.
The statement is made that one of
the women arrested has implicated sew
eral trainmen whom she claims are
parties to the robberies. She also says
that more goods VIII be found in vari-
Gus parts of the city.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-07
CREEKS BODY FOUND
HACKED TO PIECES
Roommate Disappears Before
Murder Is Discovered
Especial Diseoich TO The Call

Especial Dispoich 10 The CALI
ASTORIA, Feb. 6-At the little town
of Clifton, 20 miles east of this city, a
horrible murder was committed Friday
night. Two Greeks arrived there a few
days ago and engaged room at a
hotel.
This morning they did not put in an
appearance for breakfast and upon ex-
animation their room was found to be
unoccupicd.
A search was Instituted and the body
OF one, a cripple, was found almost
hacked to pieces and partly pushed
into a sack in the tide flats near by.
The motive for the murder is un-
known and the other. Greek can not be
located.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-07
BELASCO TO VISIT
STATE OF NATIVITY
Theatrical Man Returning to
San Francisco After Absence
of Twenty Years
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

lSPecidl Dispatch 10 The Call
NEW YORK. Feb. 6.-For the first
time In 20 years David .Belasco is to
return to his native state. He will
leave for San Francisco tomorrow
afternoon to pay a long anticipated
visit to his aged father
When first he arrived in New York
he promised to go back each year to
see his parents. One responsibility
after another has crowded in upon hin,
SO many and SO fast that his affairs
here have demanded every minute of
his attention for an actual score of
years
As an author each year has seen
at least one play from his pen since
he first arrived here from California.
Belasco expects to remain several
weeks.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-07

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The San Francisco call., 1909-02-07
WOMAN'S BODY FOUND
PACKED INTO TRUNK
MangIed Remains Discovered ir
Husbands Apartments

NEW HAVEN, Conn. Feb. 6.--A body
supposed to be that of Mrs. May Hazel
ton, cut up packed into trunk, was
discovered late tonight in an apart
ment at No. so Eaton street, where
the woman had been living with her
husband. James Hazeltop
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-07
BALDWIN HAS SLIGHT
CHANGE TO SEE LIGHT
Relapse Early in Night Alarms
Physicians, Who Lose Hone

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 6.-The condi-
tion of f. j. Baldwin is very alarm-
ing tonight. He suffered relapse
during the early part of the night and
a report from his physician ate Ii
o'clock was to the effect that there
was slight chance Of his survival until
morning
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-07
Perkins Flayed BY Roosevelt
For Anti japanese Attitude
President Says Senator Advocates War Proyok
ing Insult, and Has Long Hampered Efforts
to Build Up Adequate Navy
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

Y 4 IASHINGTON Feb. 6-Charging United States
~ Senator George c. Perkins with deliberate advocacy
OF provoking insult to the Japanese nation after
years of persistent hampeng of the presidents efforts
to build navy President Roosevelt wired Governor Gil
lett OF California today requesting renewal of his efforts
prevent the of anti japanese legislation and warmly
thanking the governor for the in which he has stood
by the national administration.
President RnnseEelt told
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-07
FATE PURSUfS
GRAYSON AND
CLOAK MODEL
Grandson of Author of "The
Star SpangIed Banner" Hay=
ing a Run of Trouble
Couple Compelled to Leave St.
Francis and Manx at Re-
quest of Detectives
Because of lntemperance, Wife
of Man of Prominent Family
Sues for Divorce


YOHN TEMPLE GRAYSON, a cousin
of Sir Frederick Temple, the arch
bishop of Canterbury. a grandson
of Francis Scott Key, author of
THE Star Spangled Banner" and hus-
band of the former Miss jeanette Ladd
of Stockton, has been having a bushel
of trouble with fastidious hotels in this
city. An avenging Nemesis pursued
the young man Friday, and yesterday
caused his eviction from both the ST.
Francis and the Hotel Manx.
Grayson got into trouble through the
company he kept His wife has left
him and returned to her mother, after
brief married life, which came to
break owing to the husbands intem-
perance. Since Mrs. Grayson left him
six weeks ago Grayson has been prom
inent in the cafe life of the city.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-07
Called Him His Cousin

Attaches of the ST. Francis hotel
became suspicious of Grayson on Fri
day when he registered for a Miss Sc
pulveda, whom he represented to be his
cousin, and asked that she be assigned
to a room on the same floor of the hotel
with the room he occupied. The house
detective was acquainted with the cir
cumstances and instituted an investi-
cation which developed the fact that
the young woman in question was not
Grayson's kin, but was beautiful
cloak model employed in department
store.
Grayson and Miss Sepulveda were re-
quested to leave the st. Francis Gray
son did not take kindly to the ukase of
the hotel management, but had no al
tentative but to get out. Neither Gray
son nor others have been able to learn
who informed the hotel detectives of
the identity of Miss Sepulveda- 1t was
simply Nemesis, without any surname.
Grayson and Miss Sepulveda. the
beautiful cloak model, registered at the
Hotel Manx after leaving the ST. Fran
els. They enrolled themselves as Mr..
and Mrs Z. w. Wilcox. The mysteri-
Gus shadow of Grayson accomplished
his purpose at the Manx as he had
done at the st. Francis and Grayson
left the hotel for parts unknown, and
he was unaccompanied.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-07
INDEX OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO CALLS
NEWS TO-DAY
TELEPHONE TxEARNY SO
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY Z, 1909
WEATHER CONDITIONS

YESTERDAY-Partiy cloudy; O2 of an inch
of rain. southwest wind; maximum temperature
81 minimum -.
FORECAST FOR ToDAY-showers; brisk
soptb vri,d Page AZ
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-07
SUBURBAN

San Msteo school trustees dismiss Prof II.
Harwood for lighting with Principal Sand
son. Page
Policeman and rancher principals in comedy
errors Page
Wealthy woman who has tasted for t
months now near death. Page
University scientists will honor memory
Darwin at a centenary celebration. Page
Lawyer is scored by court for failure to
gard order. Page
Signor victim of drug habit and mentally
fective, according TO physicians and att
ney. Page
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-07
COAST

Dynamite plot blame shifted by men who
cause destruction of residence Page Is
Exposure of Commissioner Wagner in Stockton
graft case causes new rumor. Page Is
Los Angeles man asserts knowledge of hidden
treasure on Cocos island. Page is
Condition Of E. J. C'Lucky'') Baldwin seri-
Gus. and survival until morning considered un-
likely. Page IL
Men whose are not made public pur-
chase SO blocks in Portland for s5,00o,-
o0e. Page ID
DR.. Gum testifes that death Of Edward Ber-
wick Jr. undoubtedly due to natural
cuuSps IN
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-07
EASTERN

oAduiAuoAu Ddtlleeulp DelaWdTe i;
Newport News shipyards.
Clara Rosen, church soloist, victim
murder.
House passes bill making impo
ments to national bankruptcy law.
Northern Pacific trainmen and ~
rested for wholesale robberies.
w. J. Bryan thrown from auto
escapes death.
David Belasco returning to San Fl
two years absence.
Fear Of reprisal in Japan and upr
Americans said 10 be real reason {
tion's anxiety over anti-Japanes
in California.
Slayer OF saloonman saves polio
admitting act.
Wilbur Stith pleads guilty to gra
under indictment Of 159 counts.
Oscar Hammerstein seeks heavy
two libel suits.
The daily tribune., 1909-05-01
NOT THE SPEAKERS PROVINCE
Orator to Follow Was Proper Person
to Comply with Request Of
Enthusiast.

Preachers OF all denominations oc-
cupied chairs upon the platform. They
were giving their voices and influence
to the overthrow of political boss.
The Presbyterian clergyman had the
floor and most vigorously attacked the
enemy. He delivered some fierce, tell
ing thrusts, and the audience was
with him. The boss received some
cruel jabs.
That's right, soak him!" encour-
aged man with stentorian voice
who had standing room in the rear.
AS the clergyman warmed up to his
subject the interrupting soak him!"
came from the rear with greater pow
err and frequency.
The speaker paused He was not
irritated, but gently threw the audi
ence into a good-natured hysteria by
saying:
The intentions of the gentleman
In the rear are good. but wholly mop
perfume and i'll advised. If he'll kind
ly reserve his comments for the next
speaker, Brother Herrick of the Bap.
list church, he'll be accommodated,
no doubt"
The daily tribune., 1909-05-01
Moving on Short Notice.

l was lying on the floor OF an old
country loghouse one summer day,
near big, open fireplace, wneu I
heard peculiar, frightened squeak.
got up to see what looked like a
huge mouse moving at very rapid
walk across the room. When I got
closer look saw that 1t was mother
mouse moving her whole family. At
least. hope there was none left be-
hind, for very soon small snake, but
large enough to put into panic the
mother OF four less than halfgrown
children. came through the empty fire.
place, and after the little fugitive.
The mother mouse had two in her
mouth, and fastened to either side of
her, apparently holding on with their
mouths and for dear life" were the
other two. l killed the snake, and
watched the moving family disappear
through a hole In the corner.-St.
Nicholas.
The daily tribune., 1909-05-01
Mr.. ZONES IN AN EMERGENCY.
Except for Single Unfortunate Incl
dent He Was just the Man to
Deal with II.

When Jones reached home the other
night he found Mrs. Jones huddled up
In corner of the sofa weeping, and
about four inches Of water on the
kitchen floor.
The Joneses hadn't been married
very long. SO he contented himself
with general remark concerning the
nonresourcefulness of women and
asked how 1t happened.
THE water pipe under the sink
burst" Mrs. Jones told him.
Jones smiled pityingly. walked de-
liberately to the kitchen closet and
produced wrench. Opening the eel
lar door with confident air he de.
scended to the region below.
After humping at least seven OBJ
stacles he finally reached the wall and
reached out for the cock which he had
noticed in pipe which traversed the
wall He applied his wrench and shut
1t of.
Patting himself on the back for be-
ing able to cope with an emergency,
he started back upstairs. Just half
way up the steps he bumped into his
wife.
Mrs. Jones was the first 10 speak.
20, dear" she said, what In the
world did you turn off the gas or?"-
Philadelphia Times.
The daily tribune., 1909-05-01
NEW YORK LIFE RE-
FUSlNG TERM INSURANCE

New York, May THE New YORK
Life Insurance company today took
new line of action by refusing term
insurance. The object Of this order
Is to make the commny's agents de-
vote their attention to business that
will stay by the company. 1t is felt
that IL new business must be limited
t, a figure below what the company
can actually get then the insurance
written should be Of nature which
will represent permanent net gain.
In addition II the company hopes to
hold up its end In the American
field 1t may have to reduce largely
the ratio of business accepted from
foreign countries.
The daily tribune., 1909-05-01
This MiScd-Up World.

II things would not run into each
other SO, 1t would be thousand times
easier, and million times pleasanter
to get on In the world. Let the sheep
iness be set on one side and the
goatiness on the other, and immediate.
ly you know where you are. 1t is not
necessary to ask that there be any in
crease Of the one, or any diminutlon of
the other. but only that each shall
pre-empt its own territory, and stay
there. Milk is good. and water is
good, but don't set the milk-pail under
the pump. Pleasure softens pain but
pain embitters pleasure; and who
would not rather have his happiness
concentrate into one memorable day,
that shall CLEAN and glow through a
lifetime. than have It spread out over
dozen comfortable commonplace.
humdrum forenoons and afternoons,
each one as like the other as two peas
in n pod?-Gail Hamilton.