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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1909-01-08
No.

at one dollar on the poll an6
twenty cents on the one hun
dred dollars. We urge this af-
ter having had reports from almost
every sub-district chairman in the
county.
The tax thus derived would not ex-
coed $4,000 and the urgent needs of
the schools exceeds $4,000. About 20
school houses are needed at an averag
cost of 5000, making a total of $12,-
900. Debts, incidental expenses, stoves
and ETC., would add very largely to
this. Respectfully.
]. NJ. DeWeese, Chairman, Richard
Piummer, j. L. Brown, w. c. Ash
ley, ]. A. Bellamy, F. D. Baughn, ].
w. Taylor, Committee.
AS to what disposition the Fiscal
Court will make of the report, and
what rate will be fixed is some ques-
ton. Whatever this rate may be it
should be recalled in this connection
that the Legislature that passed the
law was Democratic. The Board of
Education which recommended the rat
of taxation is made up of three DEM
ocrats and four Republicans. So what
ever the Fiscal Court may do in re-
gard to this matter will be done on
submitted to it from
a non-partisan body and it should be
accepted as such.
There is no natural aversion to an
Increase in taxation in any line and
no doubt it will exist with reference
TO this one.
1t is pointed out however, as the re-
port shows twenty new school
houses are badly needed at the pres
ent, that such conditions will hard
ly arise at any future time. In this
event 1t will be possible for the next
Fiscal Court to reduce the rate of tax
alton materially, probably to the ex-
tent Of providing simply the inciden-
tai expense for conducting the schools,
which In most cases amount to from
SIS to $50 for each school. In any
event the rate this year, at what 1t
may be fixed, can materially be les
sened next year.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1909-01-08
FOR The BUSY READER.

The Tennessee Legislature met Mon
day in Nashville. The Democratic
members who favor Statewide prohi-
bition by ignoring caucus action and
effecting a coalition with certain Re-
publicans elected the Speakers In both
houses.
The Franklin county grand jury re-
turned thirty-five indictments against
Judge Charles E. Booze former claim
clerk In the office of the State Audi
tor, charging forgery ,uttering forgery
and defrauding the State with false
vouchers
Tn rebate case of the Government
against the Chicago and Alton Rail-
road Company,in which the company
and its Officers were fined 100000 on
the charge OF making refund TO Kan
sas City packers as terminal charges,
was decided by the Supreme Court
Of the United States against the COM
pany.
Another attempt to Hberate Harry
X. nhaw from the insane asylum at
Matteawan was made Monday. Ooun-
sci obtained from Justice Tompkins,
of the New York Supreme Court, a
writ OF habeas corpus compelling the
asylum authorities to produca Thaw
before that Justice at Nyack next
Saturday.
Italy has replied TO the offer of
the United States 10 send the Attain
tic fleet to the relief of the eauthquak,
sufferers by saying that the vessels
would probably arrive too late. The
first division will proceed to Naples,
where it will do what is possible to
aid. No stops will be made at 9TH
er Italian points.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1909-01-08
THIRTY men
LAYING Steel.
Two Section Crews at Work
on N. H. & E.
One Crew Building Connecting
Link, and Other Working
on Main Track.

That the officials Of the NJ. H. &
e. railroad intend to complete the
new road at the earliest possible
moment has been known for some
time and move they made Wednes-
day will hasten the completion of
the line which means so much to
Madlsonville and the temltory the
road traverses.
Supervisor c. NJ. Henry, of the
L. & N. r. R., informs The Hustler
that thirty section men have COM
menced traok-laying north of Madi-
sonville and they will be kept there
until next fall.
One of the section crews will lay
the rtack between the main line of
the L. & y. railroad to the Provi-
dence branch of the same company,
a distance of about two miles. They
VIII finish this in a short time and
afterward will assist in laying steel
on the main line OF the road.
The other crew will lay steel on
the main line and this work will be
continued until tue men employed
by the promoters of the project meet
them. The two crews will be at
work on the road practically all sum
mer and until fall, by which time it
is believed trains will be running into
Madisonville.
Grading is progressing nicely on
the road and with favorable weather
conditions it will soon be finished
and ready for the traek-layers. The
men employed In thds work are max
Ing such Roadway and indications
are that the grading will be done by
the latter part of spring.
The heaviest work will be done
at MooTman, where steam shovel
will be used to facilitate matters.
The work all along the line is being
pushed and a large force OF men
will probably be added to those al
ready engaged in grading IN a few
weeks.-Madisonville Hustler.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1909-01-08

ACREAGE pledge, shail not have lhs
privilege OF pooling their tobacco.
Albert Cox, CHI mn
L. B. Tichenor, Sec'y.
Dec. 26. 1908.
Helm Local, No. 301, respectfully
requests Buford Magisterial District
Union to indorse the following reso-
lutions: 1t
LIST. Resolved, That we ask our
County Union at their January meet
ing 10 take steps to get out Acreage
and Pooling pledges for the year
1909.
End. Resolved, That We favor a
pledge printed in two columns with
Acreage pledge in enc and Pooling
pledge in the other column. the pool
ing pledge to guarantee that the ex-
pense OF pooling shall not exceed
one per cent. OF selling price.
This Is Endorsed by the Buford Mag
isterial District held Dec. 81, 1908.
E. c. Baird, Ch'm'n.
]. L. Miller, Sec'y.
Resolved. That when a resolution
is properly Endorsed by district
meeting, 1t be the property Uf the
body and not of the committee, un-
less there be two or more and then
only to place all in one. Also allow
one delegate with the same privilege
as local delegates to introduce said
resolutions.
Endorsed by Cromwell Magisterial
District. E. P. Sanderfur, Chfm'n.
Lonnie Keown, Sec'y.
Endorsed by COMMITTEES.
Moved by E. w. Jackson and sec
onded by Alney Tichenpr that the re-
port Of the committee bel received
and the committee discharged and
that the body consider The resolu-
tions by sections. The motioD WIS
adopted.
Section one was read and its adop-
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1909-01-08
In Memory Of N. ]. Burgess.

Noel ]. Burgess former resident of
Evansville Ind. died at his home M,on
day night Dec. 2Sth at 7:15, age IS
years and two days he had been in
feeble health for three years but had
been bed fast for three months. He
leaves a wife and eleven children, five
boys and six girls, to mourn his loss
Mr. Burgess was laid to rest in beau
tifu Oak Hill cemetery where the
old soldiers had charge of ahe body.
Hes was buried with army honors
Rev. N. f. Gabbert had charge of the
services at the house. NJ. j. B.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1909-01-08
BACK TO The
TRIAL Court.
Supreme Tribunal Sends Standard
Oil Case in Which it Was
Fined $29,240,0O0.

Washington, January 4.-!Dhe United
States Supreme Court to-day sustain
ed the decree of the Circuit Court of
Appeals at Chicago, reversing the
Judgment Of Judge Kensaw Mountain
lands, that the Standard OIL Company
should pay a fine of $29,24O,OOO for
alleged violation OF the Elkins anti
rebate act. 1t dad so by refusing to
grant the Governments petition for
a writ OF certiorari to review the jndg.
ment OF the Circuit Court, express
ed in a notable decision Hast Octo-
Der. The result OF the Supreme Courts
action is that there will be a re-
trial of the Standard Oil cases be-
fore Judge Landis. and II the oil
trust, so called, is again found gull
ty of violating the law, he will be
estopped from imposing any such stu
pendous penalty as he melted out TO
the company at the first rial.
Doubtless the qualification of the
Standard people is CORRESPONDENCE as
great as the disappointment OF the Ad-
ministration officials, who made no
effort 10 conceal their jubilation when
the notwithstanding fine was assessed
in the fall of 1907.
Immediately after this penalty was
imposed the Standard Oil Company
entered an appeal.
From a high official of the De-
partment Of Justice, it WIS Learned to-
night that the decision of the Su-
preme Court throws the case back upo
the United States Court in Chicago
where 1t was originally tried and
where,under the reversal of that CourS
by the United States Circuit Court OF
Appeals, 1t will have to be tried again.
The Government will Immediately
take steps TO have the defendants, the
Standard Oil Company of Indiana and
the Chicago and Alton Railroad,
brought into court before a jury
again" said this official.
Perhaps" said he. "they will be
tried on the old charges on which they
were convicted and the fine of $29.OOO,-
900 fixed on the Oil Trust by Judge
Lands, or We may decide to try them
on other indictments. There are sill
a soore OF indictments resting against
these defendants Involving the same
facts and the same evidence and in
which we believes convection can cas-
lily be secured.
Just what plans will definitely be
decided upon depends upon the decis-
ion reached at a conference that the
Attorney General Will hold with the
President within a day or two"
Under this decision of the Supreme
Court to-day, however, the $4,000
900 fine imposed on Standard Oil is
dead. 1t cannot be revived. Mr.. Rock
efeller spoke whereof he knew when
he declared on the Sunday morning
the action of Judge lands
at Chicago that Judge Landis will
be long time dead before that fine
is paid" And so that interesting chap,
ter in the war on the illegal trusts
comes 20 an end. I
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1909-01-08
SPECIAL BARGAINS In -
a1 SUGAR AND COFFEE.

To-day and Tomorrow with
each 81 Purchase at Iler's gro
Gerry, you can secure 7 packages
Of Arbuckle's Coffee for 81, and
with each $l.25 purchase you,
can secure Is lbs best Granalat-
I'd Sugar for SIPS. This Is
strictly cash, nothing charged.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1909-01-08

luncheon and dinner TO get in sharp
ride on horse back through the park.
From our regular Correspondent.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1909-01-08
For Sale.

For Sale. u alre
Two good yoke csttIs and log wag-
on. Apply to JIM wYSONG, =
Sunnydale. KY,
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1909-01-08

(Continued on Eighth Page.)
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-01-21
Last 81 L,etteys

List 81 Lstters
Remaining in the postofice at
Baxter Syringe. Kansas. for the
week ending with Jan. 20, 1909
which II not called for within two
weeks will be sent to the dead
letter Office at.Washington, d. C.:
Jake Mcclellan B Bissle
DR. VIM Coburn. 2 Miss Mared Barnet
Mrs VIM c shests Walter Stanford
Mrs Lulu Lampkins, Miss Cora Workman
Mrs Sylvia Sawyer Miss Freda Stice
Miss Bertha Westbrook Miss Laura Kern'
Miss Jessie Prisbin Ruth Adney
Persons calling for any of the
above letters will please say "Adve'
tised," eiving date list.
FRED BARTLETT, p. N
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-01-21
Mrs. Gregg Enferfains.

Mrs. Emma Gregg gave de-
lightful party Saturday after
noon at her home on East Sheri-
dan street. The house was nice
ly decorated with cut flowers and
ported plants and music was rem
dered during the afternoon by
stringed instruments. The lunch
con which followed the whist
game was enjoyed by all. The
prize was a beautiful one and
went to- Mrs. Herbert Kelley OF
New York City,
The guest list included the
following: Mesdames Horror,
Moore, Eastman, Thompson,
Wear, Morrow, Kelley, E. F.
Sweeney, Chas, L. Smith, Par
ker, Craney, Rummel, Long,
Kahr, L. M. Perkins, lakewood,
Kane, Apple, Morrison. and
Misses Mollie and Margharet
Sweeney and Mabel Hanback,.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-01-21
ChNdren:S Party.

Little Helen McRuer gave a
delightful party to her kinder
garten classmates and teacher
on Monday afternoon, in honor
of her sixth birthday anniversary.
Games were played and peanut
hunt was INDUCED in, Irene At
kins winning the first honors.
At 4 O'Clock the little guests
were ushered into the dining
room and seated at a beautifully
decorated table, where full justice
was done to delicious refresh
meuts. At 5 o'clock the guests
departed, wishing their little
hostess many happy birthday
anniversaries. Miss Helen re-
ceived a number of beautiful
presents.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-01-21
The Revival.

The interest is good, and the
crowds are large.
Thursday night the G. A. K
and w. r. C. will be present In
bodies respectively.
Friday will be public school
night. The evangelist will use
the stereopticon. Let the whole
school come.
Sunday will be a great day, in
addition to the regular morning
and evening services, a mass
meeting of men only will be held
at 3 o'clock.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-01-21
WE ARE

Socialists in the monument bust
ness and can furnish you a mon
ument in any design in granite or
marble that has all the desirable
qualities for a monument--beauty,
durability and color. We can
make you a good monument at a
reasonable price and respectfully
solicit a share of your business
Let us figure with you.
Columbus Marble Works,
Ed. A. JoNgs, D. M. JOINS,
Salesman. Prop.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-01-21
For Sale.

At the late residence of c. w.
Daniels: One square piano, sew
eral rugs, and other household
articles. I wish to dispose OF
the above articles at ONCE and
will show same to anyone deslr.
ing to buy.
MRs. F. c. EDRINGToN.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-01-21
Concrete Blocks for Sale

1000 first class concrete blocks
sxsx16 inches for sale, Stone
men say these blocks are the best
they have ever seen. They were
made by the day, everything fur
nished, and were not sighted or
skimped. There are enough OF
them to build three good size
houses. Had them made for my
own use, but have made other ar
engagements and will not need
them. Call on Chas. L. Smith
for prices.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-01-21

Friday afternoon Mrs. Thomas
lakewood entertained the Bridge
Whist Club at her home on East
Sheridan street. The first prize
was won by Miss Mollie Sweeney
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-01-21
OUR SCHOOLS.

Since the holidays school has
resumed work in earnest. Ex-
|cepting the fact that unfavora-
BILE weather is decreasing the
numbers in lower grades, the
second term has started propi-
tiously.
The December report, which
follows, was necessarily delayed
because of the holidays. The
per cent of attendance for Dec
ember was 9i.5. For the same
month last year it was 80. We
are glad to record only Z tardles
for the month.
Monthly averages by classes
follow:
Miss Williams, First grade
Highest average, 50. Hazel Price
and Helen Prentice; lowest av.
| erage 70, class average 85.
Second grade-Highest aver.
age 90, Orsen Sutherland; low
est average 70, class average 3D.
Miss Justice, Third grade
Highest average 93, Helen Dive
ly, Juanita Hash and Charles
Griffith; lowest average 79,class
average &c.
Miss Roberts, Fourth grade
Highest average 90, Edna Dills
Helen Thompson, Leah Chubb;
lowest average IS, class aver
age 81.
Miss Mapes, Fifth grade
Highest average SO, Pearl Rise
ling; lowest average So, class
average 81.
Sixth grade-Highest average
90, Howard Haines; lowest av'
erage "a, class average 80.
Miss Stallsmith, Sixth grade
Highest average 81, Edna Sui
|livan; lowest average 50, class
average 81.
Seventh grade Highest aver
age 80, Ruth DeMoss, Leah
Robinson, Nellie Weaver; low
est average IS, class average 49,
Miss Allen, Seventh grade
Highest average SO, Scottie
Nichols; lowest average 81, class
average 81.
Eighth grade-Highest aver
age SO. Ella johnson; lowest
average 81, class average..@.
High School, Ninth grade
Highest average 95. Nellie Bib
ems; lowest average 81.
Tenth grade-Highest average
95.5, Ralph Bryner and Swanie
Smith; lowest average 81.
Eleventh grade-Highest av'
erage 65.5, Ruth Barnes, Winnie
Stallsmith; lowest average 74.7.
High school average "a.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-01-21
Official Returns

Indicate Santa Claus was elected
without a doubt, and everybody was
convinced that COoper's is the place
to buy the best in the grocery line.
for which we are made happy again
to see how we'll our customers are
pleased.
Wishing you all a happy New
Year. remember the place to get the
best. Yours for new business, thus
assuring new friends.
j. M. COOPER. The CroCeryman.
c. C.. Prentice, Manager.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-01-21

Get q buggy at Hood's-on
Fuckers plan. They are goiug
to give 4 lot of buggies away.
Rucker will explain the plan to
you, Ask about II.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-01-21

MIR. and Mrs. J. Mahan of Sull-
ivan, Mo-, visited their cousin,
Mrs. T. E. Needs, in this city
last week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-01-21

Mrs. Samuel Binns entertained
the Carnation Club Tuesday after
noon. The first prize was
awarded to Mrsr E. F. Sweeney
and the second prize to Mrs. T.
H. Goodwin. A nice luncheon
was served.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-01-21

Mrs. A. Kahr and Miss Dulc
Long shopped In Joplin Tuesday
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-01-21

Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Price of
Joplin visited in this city Sunda y
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-01-21
FOR BARGAINS

Watch the windows of the Baxter
Paint and Wallpaper Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-01-21
FOR SALE.

3-room house, 3 lots, barn and
good we'll at one-half assessed
value. Call on Frank McGrsgor,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-01-21
First published Jan. 2. 1907
Notice Of Appointment Ex
ecutrix.

ecutEix.
State of Kansas, County Of Cherokee. 50
In the matter Of the estate OF Patterson
C. Duff. late Of Cherokee county, Kansas
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.
Notice is hereby given that on the 22ns
day of December. A. d. 1908, the under
signed was, by the probate court OF Chero
kee county. Kansas. daily appointed AMI
qualified as executrix Of the estate Of Pat
terson C. Duff. late Of Cherokee county
deceased. All parties interested In SAID
estate will take notice and govern them
selves accordingly. MARY n. DUFF.
Executrix.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-01-21

and the other prizes by Miss Mar
gharet. Sweeney and Miss Graffin.
Mrs. lakewood served an elegant
luncheon at the close of the
afternoon.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-01-21

A. ]. Thompson, d. D. s.,
phones 261 and 90.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-01-21

yellow front drug store, was ar
rested last Friday evening by Dep
uty Sheriff Roe, on a warrant
charging him with violating the
prohibitory law. We have not
learned who made the complaint,
but Mr.. jolly gave bond and his
case will come up for hearing
later.
The Joplin and Pittsburg cleo
trio road is a fine one. The road
bed is all that could be asked for.
and the cars are both elegant
and comfortable. The cars are
long and heavy. have a smoker
in the middle, baggage section
in one end, and plush seats in
the other. A toilet is in each
car, and the Car is provided with
push buttons. The cars are said
to be the very latest things in
inter-urban cars, and we guess
they are.
The city council of Cherokee
has granted a franchise to the
Helm company for an electric
road into their town. By the
terms of the franchise the road
is to be completed into Cherokee
within six months. We believe
if the proper effort was made
the road could be secured from
Columbus to Baxter Springs.
The commercial club should be
revived, and an effort should be
made to induce Mr.. Helm to get
busy in this direction.
o. w. Sparks is going to run
for the mayorship of Galena
again; and why shouldn't he?
The people demanding that he
take the place again, for the very
simple reason that he has made
good. Under Mr.. Sparks, adj
ministration the jointists have
been run out of Galena, the tim
horn gamblers have been COM
PEELED to seek other pastures,
and the amount of public inn
provement which has been done
is something to be marveled at.
Galena people will do the wise
thing by continuing in Office Mr..
Sparks. There is no good reason
why a change should be made.
.BECGS' CHERRY COUGH
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-01-21

FOUND-A pair of gold rim
spectacles. Owner can have
same by calling at this Office,
proving property and paying for
this adv.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-01-21

On monthly Payments-Nice
lots covered with big forest trees.
S. down and SIS per month with
out interest.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-01-21
New Restaurant

| have bought the White Rock
Restaurant from Thomas Case,
and will make such CHANGES as
are necessary to make it q first
class restaurant and cafe.
| solicit a share Of your busi-
ness and guarantee you the best
of service.
Dc. Hicks.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-01-21

Say, but you ought to have a
pair of the shears which the
News is giving away. Many
ladies in this city and vicinity
have secured them, and they un-
hesitatingly pronounce them the
best they have ever used. On,
the fourth page of this paper you
can find out how to get them.
And they can be secured in no
other way.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-01-21

WALLPAPER
Sc to 200 per bolt at Baxter
Paint.and Wallpaper Cos,
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-13
Foreign Trade.

Secretary Knox, to whom congress
intrusted 100000 for the purpose, is
putting al work a force of experts to
collect information on the extension Of
foreign commerce. The New York
Evening Post commends the effort, but
reminds the country that 1t would be
an error to indulge false hopes of re-
suits from this small sum of money.
The Post offers the advice that the
practical way of using the fund would
be to concentrate 1t on data covering
exactly the kind of goods, the packing
and shipping and the customs of credit
to which the consuming people Of each
nation are accustomed, Such data are
already familiar in consular reports,
but the American business man either
has a short memory or he really does
not care about foreign trade.
Last year Mr.. ]. ]. Hill, who is an
observer not to be neglected, said that
the sale of American manufactures in
foreign markets is an idle dream. As
lSbS anu 1883 VI Out hBIlSulIuAd
products can be spared for foreign
countries, the total OF our foreign
sales will be smaller, In spite Of de-
partment literature and consular fg-
ures. One public man has said that
the trade Of a state like Illinois is
worth more than that OF all Europe.
II the assertion is true, 1t is not
strange that American business men
are careless of details in sending their
goods abroad to countries Of stinted
consumption and small economies. At
any rate we cannot sell goods to these
people when the prices are toe high
for them and the styles do not suit
them.
Our national fiscal policy is to Gre
ate an Industrial market to consume
the total of u agricultural product.
Naturally, foreign trade is not the
brand Of m which fiourishes
most luxuriantly. All we can say of
ourselves is that If we are going to
export we should learn how to do 1t
to the best advantage. Foodstuffs ex,
port themselves. Manufactured goods
are competitive commodities. The
methods OF sale must follow the lines
recommended by established trade
customs and common sense