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The National tribune., 1909-05-13

thought it was some big bug or other"
He was then ordered to the guard
house to stay until he learned military
manners.
The National tribune., 1909-05-13

wANTED-The addresses of comrades Of
Co. E, 10th u. 8. John NJ. Thomas, Co. n
10th q. g., Fannettsbure, Pa.
The National tribune., 1909-05-13
Save the Lumber.
Serg't Henry Z. Kingsley.

Comrade Ira B. Davis. Secretary, Co.
A, 144th N Y, Cannonsville, n. Y,
writes that the roll indicates that Serg't
Henry e. Kingsley. whose last known
address was Sweet Home, Ark, is dead,
but as there are no definite facts i'll
proof there is hope that he survives.
II is desired that anyone able to supply
information in the case write to Com
rade Davis.
The National tribune., 1909-05-13

WANTED-ADDRESS.- any comrads
give the address of John Findley, Co. G. I'd
Ill. Cav? Wounded summer of '64 at Baton
Rouge, La. Last heard of in Hancock Co.,
III. James ]. Houston, Il. T. D. f., Gibson
City, Ill.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-04
A Sponge That Works,

"Here is clever notion-a fog bell,"
said an old New England fisherman.
On a bleak, gray afternoon they
stood at the seashore-the old man and
his city cousin from Boston. A great
bell hung from a scaffold, and under
metal cover hung great sponge.
"This here machinery is wound up
regular" the fisherman explained, "and
this here sponge is kept under cover so
as the rain can't get at it. In dry
weather, Materially, the sponge is dry
and light; in foggy, though. it gets
heavy with fog solicitations, just
heavy enough for to press down the
lever that starts the machinery a-going.
Then, ding-dong, ding-dong, sounds the
bell in the fog, savin' many a fisher
man from wreck on this rock bound
coast."-Exchange.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-04
Breaking Up a Witness.

In no way can barristers better dis
play their acuteness than by seeing at
a glance the character of the wit
nesses they are about to examine and
by treating them accordingly. Erskine
was famous at this. In a case in
which he was engaged commercial
traveller came into the witness box
dressed in the height of fashion and
wearing a starched white necktie fold
ed in the Brummel fold. In an in
stant Erskine knew his man, though
he had never seen him before, and said
to him, with an air of careless amuse-
ment, "You were born and bred in
Manchester, l perceive" Greatly as
tonished at this opening remark, the
man admitted that he was. Exactly"
observed the great cross examiner in
a conversational tone. II knew it
from the absurd tie of your neck
cloth"
The roars of laughter, coming from
every person in the court, with the
single exception of the unfortunate
witness. which followed this rejoinder
completely effected Erskine's purpose,
which was to put the witness in
state of agitation and confusion be-
fore touching ON the facts concerning
which he had come to give evidence
London News.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-04
PRESIDENT Names
NAVY COMMISSION
Sprung Surprise By Appoint
ing Probers.

Washington, Jan. %. - President
Roosevelt sprung surprise by the ap-
pointment of commission 'to con-
slider certain needs of the navy" The
members of the commission named
met here two weeks ago and indorsed
Secretary Newberry's plan of reorgani-
zation.
Announcement of the presidents ac-
tion was entirely unexpected at the
navy department. Secretary Newberry
who had issued an order carrying out
his proposed plan, with particular ref
erence to the navy yards, appeared to
be the most surprised of all. His first
information on the subject came to
him from the press.
An inquiry into naval expenditures,
the conduct of business and the need
of legislation to improve the navy de-
partment was recently authorized by
the senate.
The commission is headed by Paul
Morton, formerly secretary of the
navy. The other members are Justice
Moody, also former secretary; Judge
A. G.. Dayton, formerly chairman of
the house naval affairs committee, and
Rear Admirals S. B. Luce, A. T. Ma
han, William M. Fogler, Robley D.
Evans and William S. Cowles, all Of
whom are on the retired list.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-04
SPARiNG HER NERVES.
A Careful, Considerate Visitor and
Her Tnid Friend.


The mistakes which were plentifully
sprinkled along Mrs. Comer's career
were never regretted by any one more
than by Mrs. Conner herself. II used
the very best judgment l had,' she
said, referring to one unfortunate oc'
currence, "but, as usual, everything
went wrong.
"You see, 1 went to Greenville in the
morning with Mrs. Hobart, intending
to go on to Nashua, but / changed my
mind when the weather turned cool
and spent the day with Anna Woods,
going home at dusk. I'd forgotten my
little bag with my key in it, so went
right over to Mrs. Hobart's.
"She'd gone down the road to Mrs,
Coles, but found her key behind the
left hand blind and went right in.
"The house was dark, but I said to
myself, 4 won't light lamp for fear
of soaring her, a timid woman, living
all alone, as she does So I sat in the
dark till l heard her coming up the
walk.
"When she found the door was un-
locked she gave kind Of gasp, so l
stepped forward and then, long as |
had a cold so my voice didn't sound
natural and was afraid 'twould
scare her, she being so tfmid, l put
out my hand and laid it on her arm.
"And, if you'll believe me-" finished
Mrs. Conner plaintively, "she fell right
over in a faint and cut her forehead
on the edge of the rocking chair, and
though I'd never bring her to!
"There's no use trying to be careful
with a woman like her."-Youth's Com
panion.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-04
A Persistent Hen.

Ever hear about our little red hen?
Well, sir, she was on the set for
keeps. Couldn't keep her off. Old
doorknobs, soda bottles, lamp chin
neys, match safes-anything was good
enough for her. Finally l put her on
three mud turtles, and l hope to die
If she didn't hatch out alligators-yes,
sir, three of 'em! One of 'em ate her
up, and when we opened him there
was the hen settin' on his back teeth,
and they'd swelled up so they choked
him to death.-Exchange
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-04
CUBA AGAIN
FREED TODAY
President Gomez Inaugurated
In Havana.
OUR GOVERNMENT CEASES

With the Sailing of Magoon This
Afternoon the Authority of the
United States In the Islands Ends,
Although Some Troops Remain Un-
til April 1-American Warships Fire
Presidential Salute In Honor of New
Executive.
Havana, Jan. 2S.-With the admins
tration of the oath of Office at noon
today to Jose Miguel Gomez, the new
president of the Republic of Cuba,
American occupation of the island
ceased and the history of this country
entered on new era. This afternoon
Charles E. Magoon, until today pro-
visional governor of Cuba, will embark
for the United States, leaving the gov
ernment entirely in the hands of Presi-
dent Gomez and his advisers. Most OF
the 5000 American soldiers who have
occupied the island since 1906 have
been sent home, and the remainder
will leave by April 1.
The oath of office was administered
to President Gomez and Vice Presi-
dent Zayas by President Barreiro, of
the supreme court of Cuba, in the pres
ence of great throng of Cubans and
Americans and other foreigners. To
day is a general holiday throughout
Cuba, and from all the six states men
prominent in the political, commercial
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-04

Although the mosquito speciali1es On
yellow fever and malaria and is uni
versally recognized as an enemy to be
fought outright, scientists have come
to regard the common house fly as the
more dangerous. The mosquito will
spread only one or two diseases, but
the house fy's only speciality is filth.
Typhoid germs, tuberculosis germs and
hundred other germs are all the
same, to it. 1t is a scavenger that
drops its load of refuse in the butter
,,r the milk
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-04
HUGHES AT WHITE HOUSE
Dimes With Supreme Court Justices
ToniQht at Presidents Invitation.

Dimes With Supreme Court Justices
Tonight at Presidents invitation.
Washington, Jan. 2S.-At the White
House tonight President Roosevelt
will give dinner to the justices of
the supreme court of the Unitea States
and other distinguished guests.
Among those present at the dinner
will be Governor Hughes, of New
York, and Mrs. Hughes by special in
vitation of the president. His coming
to Washington at this time has aroused
great interest among the politicians
in view of the fight he is making in his
state for direct nominations. 1t is said
that the president is interested in the
contest between the governor and the
Republican machine of his state.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-04
PROTEST AGAINST
BOOZE BANQUET
Prohibitionists Object to Wine
at Lincoln Celebration.
MARTYR NEVER USED LIQUOR
Declare Use of Wine at the Banquet
Is In Defiance of Lincoln's Princi-
Piles, and Quote Extracts of His
dent

Speech When Nominated For Presi-
dent.
Chicago, Jan. 28.-National Prohib-
tion party headquarters issued pro-
test against what it calls the "Booze
Banquet" to be held at Springfield, ILL.,,
on Feb. II, in celebration of the cen
tennial of Abraham Lincolns birth. 1t
says that the decision of the commit
tee to use wine at the banquet is in
defiance of the martyred presidents
principles. At the banquet, it was an
nounced, many prominent speakers, in
cluding several foreign ambassadors,
are to be present. AS showing Presi-
dent Linco'n's antipathy to the use of
wines or liquors, the ProhibAtionists
protest quotes an extract of Lincoln's
speech made at his home in Spring
field, on June 10, 1860, in the presence
of the committee from the convention
which named him for president. The
extract follows:
"Gentlemen, we must pledge our mu-
tual health in the most healthy bever-
age which God has given to man. 1t 5
the only beverage I have ever used, or
allowed in my family and cannc
conscientiously depart from it on the
present occasion. 1t Is pure Adams
ale from the spring."
All then stood up and drank from
cups of cold water, it is said. Mr.. Lin
coin, the protest says, afterward fre-
quently voiced his dislike for liquor
and once said that "the next great
question after reconstruction will be
the overthrow of the liquor traffic"
Eugene w. Chafin, Prohibition can
didate for president in the recent cleo
tion, speaking of the protest, said: ''It
would be singularly inappropriate to
serve wine at the Lincoln memorial
banquet at Lincoln's own home"
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-04

The second American occupation Of
Cuba by the United States began in
September, 1906, when the resignation
of Presidert Tomas Estrada Palm
since deceased, was followed by a
short period of disorder in the island
Under the Platt amendment the United
States intervened and established a
provisional government in the island,
with William H. Taft as provisional
governor. Judge Taft was succeeded in
October, 1906, by Charles E. Magoon.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-04
Arrest Preacher Who EIoped.

Noblesville, Ind, Jan. 2S.-Rev
w. Richey, formerly pastor of the
Methodist church at Carmel, and well
known in the northern Indiana confer.
ence of which he was a member for
many years, was arrested in st. Louis
on the charge of wife desertion. Local
authorities have been endeavoring to
End Richey since he eloped last Sep,
Amber with Miss Bertha Williamson.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-04
FULL TIME FOR MINERS

Operators Plan to Lay In Large Stock
of Coal.
Wilkes-Barre, Pa, Jan. 2S.-It is an
nounced in mining circles that all the
anthracite coal companies in the wy
oming region will work on full time
during February and March. 1t is be
lieved here that this will be done fo1
the purpose Of having on hand as large
stock of coal as possible when the
agreement with the mine workers ex
pires on March 81.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-04
Carnation Eay Tomorrow.

Pittsburg, Jan. 2S.-"Never before
las there been such widespread inter
est in the observance of 'Carnation
Day. which will be celebrated through
out the country tomorrow" said Lewis
G. Reynolds, of Dayton, O., who is
here arranging for the commemoration
of President McKinley's birthday by
the general wearing of the late presi-
dents favorite flower. Mr.. Reynolds is
the founder and president of the Nc
Kinley Carnation League of America.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-04
CIRCUS CHILDREN.
The Making of Acrobats Begins at an
Early Age.

Early age
1t is nothing unusual for the larger
circuses to carry thirty and forty chill
dren, ranging all the way from mere
babies to boys and girls Of fifteen and
sixteen years Of age The majority
are travelling with their parents, both
the father and mother doing daily duty
in the ring, and while often they are
trained to follow in the steps of their
elders they are seldom allowed to per-
form in public.
1t is a common belief among circus
men that the performer whose training
is not started until after the age of six
will seldom make a distinctive record.
Following the afternoon show l often
saw groups of boys, some of whom
could not have been over four and five
years old, practicing rudimentary SOM
ersaults and hand springs, while their
parents looked on with a gratifed
smile. These were the families of the
circus aristocracy, who treasure the
records of their ancestors with the
pride of son in his fathers sword and
who see no more inspiring calling for
their own children than that Of the
great white canvas.
Not that their education is neglected
in other respects. Several of the fami-
lies often hire an instructor-perhaps
one Of the performers who has the
time and ability for such work-to
coach their children in the standard
studies One circus has a travelling
school for the youngsters If they are
to be acrobats, they are to be educated
crobats.-Bohemian Magazine.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-04
Neuro Warns of Earth's End.

New Orleans, Jan. %. - Wearing
flowing white robes, sandals and a
white hood, a young negro created
great excitement in several of the
streets of New Orleans before he was
arrested. Chanting in loud voice that
he had been sent to warn all men that
the earth was coming to an end in
three days, he visited several resi-.
dences and then turned his attention
to saloons.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-04
BROKE BABYS NECK
Father Shakes Crying Infant and Goes
to Jail,

Father Shakes Crying Infant and Goes
to Jail.
Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. 28.-John D.
Stewart pleaded guilty to manslaugh-
ter in the fourth degree and was SEN
fenced to two years in the peniten-
tiary The Stewards had ten-months-
old baby girl that cried frequently.
Stewart told his wife that she petted
the baby too much during the day to
keep her quiet, and thus made her cry
in the evening.
To break the child from crying
Stewart shook her hard and then he
slammed her down on the bed and told
his wife to care for her. Baby's tenn
per was broken. So was her neck The
coroner and the doctors said Stewart
killed his child.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-04
Killed By Craneman's Error.

Pittsburg, Jan. 2S.-By pulling the
wrong lever, craneman at work in
the National Tube works at McKees-
port, near here, released huge iron
ball suspended thirty feet in the air
and used for crushing old metal. The
ball fell upon Caspar Lutz, crushing
his skull and causing instant death.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-04
Rain of Snakes In Golden Gate Park

San Francisco, Jan, 2S.-Thousande
of tiny snakes poured from the clouds
into Golden Gate park during the storm
of Monday, according to Park Super
intendent McLaren. The superintend.
ent and other attaches of the park say
that for several hours the walks were
covered with a wriggling mass OF
snakes, which soon disappeared in the
sluSh and mud.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-04
Castro MonopoIv AboIished

Willemstad, Curacao, JAN 2S.-Pres-
ident Gomez has issued decree de-
claring void the monopoly for the man
ufacture of cigarettes in Venezuela
and permitting every one to import to-
bacco and manufacture 1t.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-04
kiIIed Rx Premature ExpIosion.

Washington, Jan. 2S.-By the pre-
mature explosion of a charge of dyna-
mite used in blasting on the Western
Maryland railroads extension along
Canal road, two miles from this city,
A. Burns, a negro, of Baltimore, was
killed, and four laborers were injured.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-04
An Invitation.

Il suppose" he ventured, that you
would never speak to me again if I
were to kiss you?"
"Oh, George! she exclaimed. "Why
don't you get over the habit of always
looking at the worse side of thingsY-
London Tit-Bits.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-04
Nine Pearls In Oyster.

Wilkes-Barre, Pa, Jan. 2s. - Nine
large pearls in one oyster is the record
find made by George Garrahan, an
oyster opener employed in this city.
The largest of the nine is as big as
rhe end of an ordinary lead pencil
The others are bell and apple shaped.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-04
Bio Coal Vein Discovered

Will1es-Barre, Pa, Jan. 2S.-A vein
of coal, reported to be fourteen feet
thick, was discovered at st. Johns.
near Hazleton, by a number of work
men who have been proving for an
thracite the last few weeks on tn.
mountain short distance from the
town. Practical miners who saw the
coal say it is of the best quality.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-04
Oh. Saw.

Englishman-I wouldn't want to heas
more than the first line of "The Star
Spangled Banner" to know that it was
written by an American. American
Why so? Englishman-Th first two
words tell me that.-Exchange.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-04
PIN KNIGHTS IN MATCH TODAY
Cleveland Champions Roll Against
Chicaeo's Best BoWlers.


Chicaso's Best Bowlers.
Cleveland, O., Jan. 2S.-Four Of the
ablest knights of the pin and ball in
the whole country will get together
here tonight in an attempt to see
whether Chicago or Cleveland is pro-
ducing the best bowlers. The contest
ants are Louis Franz and Charles Gil
bert, of this city, who are to roll a
match against VIII Flenner and Gus
Steel, of Chicago.
Seven games will be rolled this af-
ternoon and seven tonight. On Jan. 81
Franz and Gilbert will go to Chicago
and roll like number of games there
against their opponents of today. The
contestants have posted purse Of
$500, and in addition to that there will
be hundreds of dollars wagered on
the side.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-04
The weafher-

Forecast for this section: Fair and
colder today; tomorrow, increasing
cloudiness and warmer; moderate
northwest winds. -
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-04
1000 ASKED HER TO WE'D
Proposals Still Coming, Although Girl
Has Married,

Chippewa Falls, Wis, Jan. 2S.-Miss
Frances Livingston, who after adver
tising for husband received 1000 pro-
posals by mail, is married to Louis
Struvnez, Of Dorchester. Since the
couples engagement proposals have
been coming to the woman by the
score.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-04
CHILDREN ARE BORN LIARS
It's In Their Nature to Color Things,
Saws Wisconsin, Professor,

Chicago, Jan. 2S.-"All children are
born liars" says Professor E. ".
O'Shea, of Wisconsin university, in
Chicago to deliver an education ad
Dress "It is child's nature" he says,
"to color things when he explains, and
this should be taken into consideration
by parents"
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-04

and social life of the islands have
gathered to attend the inauguration.
The principal officers of the American
troops still in Cuba, REINFORCED by the
officers of the American warships in
the harbor, made a brave showing in
their dress uniforms. The Inauguration
ceremonies were preceded by parade
of the rural guards and other Cuban
troops, in which the American soldiers
did not participate, as it was thought
that their presence in the procession
might recall too strongly the fact that
for more than two years the island
has been under foreign domination AT
the close of the ceremonies President
Gomez was warmly congratulated b.
the foreign ENJOYS, who extended t
him the good wishes of their respec-
tive governments for the welfare Of
his country. A conspicuous figurt was
Mgr. Aversa, representing the Vatican
Many messages of congratulation wee
received, notably from President
Roosevelt and William H. Taft, pres
dent elect of the United States. Fl
has many friends among prominen
Cubans
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-02-04
BattIeships Salute Gomez.

Word of the taking of the oath
office by President Gomez was sent t
the American battleships Maine an
Massachusetts, lying in the harbor az
representatives of the United Statee
government. Immediately the shores
of the harbor began to echo with the
reports of presidential salute fired
in honor Of the new president by the
two vessels. The booming of the guns
was greeted with applause by the
immense crowds of Cubans, who hailed
it as the sealing of the official recog
milton by the United States of the
new government.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-20

The state board OF railroad com
nissioners has received so many re.
ports Of delays oil passenger trains
that it has set about 10 try to remedy
the trouble. The board has prepared
a black form to be sent TO the opera
ing Of each line. This form calls for
monthly reports on the train service,
including the total number Of trains
run on each operating division. The
number of trains on time, the per
cent Of trains on time. The number
OF trains late. The per cent Of trains
late and The average number 81
minutes each train is late. 1t also
calls for information as to causes Of
the delay.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-20

Miss Pearl Emley entertained fifty
guests at progressive whist Wednes-
day evening in honor of Misses Betty
Ray, of Wichita, Gertrude Eson, Of
Kingman, Gail Sutton, Of Lyons and
Opal Baker Of Hutchinson. The out
Of town guests we're Miss Elisha
Healey, of Wichita, the Misses Love-
well, Of Topeka and Mr.. Geo. Boles,
Of Kansas City and Mr.. Heaushen,
Of St. Louis.
Nate Neal, formerly resident Of
this city but now in the real estate
business at Hutchinson, was 10 the
city short time this week while on
his way to Shields on business. .
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-20

Mic Berscheidt was taken to the
hospital Wednesday where he vas
operated on for appendicitis.
Mrs, Grace Finney has returned TO
her home in Sterling after visit with
her sister, Mrs. J. H. Jennison.
Roy Redwiue has returned from a
trip through the east where be ought
new stock and fixtures for the Bon
Ton.
Prof. Jas. Freer and wife have
moved to Pawnee Rock where MIR.
Freer will have charge Of the schools
the coming winter.
Mrs. Ben Dale returned to her
home in Cherokee; Okla, Monday
after a visit with her husbands par.
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. S. Dale.
Mrs. Sam Pike and children have
returned to their home in Eden,
Ohio. after pleasant visit with her
father, ]. E. Flanders, of Seward, and
other relatives.
Mr., and Mrs. E. R. Moses, ST.,
Mr.. E R. Moses, jr., and Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Honnen were Sunday the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Reed aud Mr..
and Mrs. Ed Fuzell, Of Larned. They
made the trip by auto.
James Tarpy was here from Paw
nee Rock township Wednesday visit.
ing his many Great Bend friends.
He was accompanied by his brother
Mike, of Galesburg, ILL.,, WHO ha:
been here on a visit for the pas
week, who was formerly resident o.
this city some twenty years ago, being
at that time engaged in the sewing
machine business. Mr.. Tarpy thinks
Barton county, and especially Great
Bend, has made wonderful improve
ment during the past few years.
Mrs. Jas. Schmallan, Of the south
side, who is at the hospital for treat
ment, is improving nicely.