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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1909-04-01
Recent School Ie8isIa-
lion
To Superintendent and other


School officials:
Among the laws recently passed
affecting school legislation, and
which may be of immediate inter
yest are the following;
The date of the annual school
injecting IN all school districts In
which city of the third class is To-
Gated has been changed to the sec
sond Friday in April, and that will be
.the date for the annual meeting in
ssuch districts this year. The date of
the annual meeting in other school
districts was left unchanged.
The manner of making the levy at
district meetings was changed so
shat the district meeting is to vote
alhe amount of money that is to be
levied for school purposes, and not
ethe number of mills to be levied.
The county commissioners are to
slevy the number of mills that will
produce the amount voted at the
district meeting. For district
schools the maximum levy provided
is three and one half mills, but that
4may be increased by giving ten
days notice of the proposed increase
in that maximum and by the propos-
ed increase being carried by three
sfourths majority of the votes cast.
The form of notice of the annual
meeting will contain blank form of
notice of an increase in the levy
<over said maximum, as in many
school districts the maximum pro-
.vided will not be sufficient TO main
stain the schools up to their existing
standard.
The maximum levy for general
school purposes for cities of the first
class having a population OF over
40, 900 is FIVE mills, and the maxi
mum levy for building purposes is
zone mill. The maximum in cities
.of the first Glars having population
<of 40, 900 or under is six mills.
The maximum levy for school Pur-
poses in cities of the second class is
six mills.
A bill was passed providing that
school doors shall open outward,
athat school buildings having more
sthan one story shall have two sepa-
rate exits from the upper story, that
sthe plans of such buildings shall be
approved by the state architect as
TO the requirements for school build
-ings bfore contract is let, and that
"a fire drill shall be practced at least
eonce each month in school buildings
having more than one hundred pup
lis.
District ownership of textbooks
may be adopted by majority of
all the voters of the school district
@or city.
The Barnes high-school law was
made in full force and effect in
counties in which it received a ma
jority of those voting on that propo-
ssition in 1896, provided that that
proposition was not defeated in 1908.
In separate circular will be
found the provisions of the law pro-
Widing for normal training in high
schools.
An entirely new law relating to
school lands was enacted.
E. T. Fairohild,
State Supt. of Public Instruction
Topeka, kans., March II, 1000.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1909-04-01
Public Sale

l will sell for Mr.. William
Schuch at Meade Kansas on Sat
urday. April 10th, at 2 O'Clock
the following property:
bay mare, 10 years old
bay mare 3 years old
New incubator
L Chick brooder
1 Light farm wagon
2 Sets work harness
Potato planter
Potato digger and hitler
Corn drill
40 feet fence
20 planks lX14
5 rolls barb wire
2 rolls chicken wire
6 sacks cement
TERMS: On all sums $40 or over
a credit of 6 months time will be
given. Under that amount cash
Notes with approved security to
bear s per cent from date per
cent discount for cash
f w Curl, il Stamper
Clerk tioneer
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1909-04-01

regarding the proposed water-works
and it did US much good to see and
hear the strong sentiment as to the
proposed movement. There was
but a one small voice that even at
tempted to oppose the movement to
vote bonds for the purpose of ex-
tending waterworks, But tickets in
that town have the waterworks idea
and there is also a strong possibility
of an electric light plant being oper-
ated in connection. Meade is be-
coming alive to it's needs. 1t is
awakening to the demands of the
progressive spirit. The town to our
idea has many opportunities for a
good town, being located in the dis
trict of artesian wells.
Be careful of your bottle when you
go to Meade. The other day we
took a sample OF the kerosene and
put the eight-ounce bottle of oil In
our overcoat pocket and hung the
coat i'll the barber shop of Bert
keown. An hour later when we
called for the coat. we found the
bottle had been moved from one
pocket to another, and about one
ounce of the oil gone. Investigation
brought out the fact that man
slightly intoxicated had found the
bottle in the pocket and believing
that it was s'white line," which we
understand is the standard drink in
Meade, took swig from the bottle
and carefully returned 1t to our
pocket. We bet that drink was
about the smo othest he had drank
lately.
Go to Boyer Sisters for your new
spring hat.
Remember! that R A Brannan,
Peoples Candidate for Mayor, is
part owner of the only franchise
ever granted by the city of Meade
]. P. Sullivan left the first of the
week for Oklahoma to visit. He
has visited his son, Frank, and fam
lily here for some time.
The Globe continues to publish
ads from Rorabaugh Wiley, de-
partment store of Hutchinson.
True, a paper has a right to print
ads for any one they desire. but it
Is poor policy from a financial stand
point when your home merchant
in the sane line is good advertiser.
The News received an inquiry from
this same house relative to a half
page ad, but the same never appear
ed. Of course we know these firms
pick out the best paper in the coun-
ty and when they cannot get 1t they
take what they can get.
The Globe refers to a cenversa-
ton with w. S. Wolley, of Liberal,
relative to starting a pool hall in
Meade. Wolley told him he would
wait until after election-nothing
significant in that. The present
council turned Mr.. Wolley down
and he probably thinks that if new
officers are elected he can be sue
cessful. The present Council never
promised anyone that they could
start pool hall in Meade and it is
safe to say they never will. You
better be fair yourself, Frank, and
not judge everyone else by yourself.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1909-04-01

For RENr-I6o acres for rent
very reasonable. The SCI sec. II
II miles north of Collingwood, 8
miles from county seat, 100 acres
under cultivation. For further in
formation call AT this Office.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01

been the least degree overstraned, but IL de-
HghtfuI enough to make of her a charming COM
panion.
Men are easily deceived. Rivers came to the
conclusion that Jim of little moment 70
her as she to Jim. 1t not to be wondered at
if his head at her proximity, if he thrilled
at the touch Of her little gloved hand at the per-
fume of her hair she sat beside him. She
lovely enough to turn any mans head. And il
fate meant to be kind all through, the play
tributed to make the mental atmosphere more
electric. 1t almost their point for
point
Virginia's eyes grew more absorbed her face
very pale. She had slipped Oft glove ani
arm was bare from shoulder wrist her hand
with the wedding ring upon it lay palm upwards,
her knee. There a look OF helpless appeal
about that hand which attracted Rivers attention
far than the play. She watched the stage
but he watched her and the little defenseess hand
curved upward like that of a child asleep.
AS the play proceeded Virgnia's interest be
came more vivid. It almost if something
vital depended upon it, if decision that con
cerned her hung upon the issue. When the cur
tain went down she drew a long breath. He
could hear it above the plaudits Of the house She
made no movement when the curtain went up
again, merely sitting there until she noticed that
he waited to help her with her cloak. She got
into the cab mechanically never noticing the
directions he gave.
Then as it stopped at a brightly lighted res
taurant she drew back and frowned little.
81 would far rather go straight home, feel so
desperately tired"
"But we always finish up with supper"
he demonstrated gently enough; there was little
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01
AIRY AGAZIN

slant becoming vivid expectant "The mail is in,
any letters for me?"
She bent the table turning away with
disappointed face. Nothing from jim"
Il have a letter from jim" Eleanor went
reading the second sheet. "He speaks of a hasty
trip to England. Would you like to read t?"
Virginia a stormy light in her eyes, turned
from the proffered sheet.
NO, thank you; it will keep until 1 get back.
Please ring, Major Rivers and they whistle
for cab. How late it is"
A S he put her cloak round her shoulders he rea-
lized that she WITS trembling A sudden fury
took possession of him. What right had Jim to give
the other woman the preference of a letter.
But in the cab and later at the restaurant Vir-
ginia's spirits returned. Her gaety may have
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01

her.
But if you go away-just you yourself-it will
not free him; how could t?"
He will imagine / dead"
A touch of anger crossed his face. He leaned
closer.
Think of the horrible loneliness always, if you
go by yourself Child, you do not realize what
your life would be-"
and laughter he put out his hand and touched
hers. drawing it away again instantly.
Virginia. love you. Come with me. Will be
good to you always. We will go abroad tonight
if you like--there is time-and then he will be
free marry the other woman"
She leaned her the tablecoth, looking
at him with piteOus inconsistency.
"But don't want him to be able to marry her.
And yet how terrible it must have been tor him
marry me. Jim would not change, would he?
Don't you remember his eyes? His mouth? They
always steadfast I'd like him to be happy
through me-"
She looked out at the starlit sky. The moon
slowly rising the housetops showed the river
silver bright.
long sigh escaped her. She turned her head
slowly and looked at him.
He rose to his feet without a word and beck
oned to the waiter They went out to the vestI-
bule and he helped her into a cab followed her
when he had given directions to the driver. She
shrank into her hardly comprehending. He
held himself well in check. She like a futter
ing bird; he must be very gentle with her. They
were out of the traffic now, speeding up silent
street. Suddenly sob escaped ner. She took his
(ContinGed n page III
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01

He turned his glance away from her and fin
gered the tiny china rose as it lay on the man
tel shelf.
MRS Arbuthnot must have been charming al
ways" he said rather iIladvisedly, "and it is un
commonly hard her if she has been under
misapprehension-"
''Why should she be pitied? She has her youth
her looks-oh, yes l know she is loevly-her
charm of manner her capacity for turning mems
heads. 1t is only common justice that something
should be withheld from her, something her van
ity desires"
"And that2"
"Jims love-" the string of beads fell simmer
ing through her fingers, she repeated in a low
er tone "Jim's love"
The man listening felt sudden throb of sym
pathy He, too had uncomfortable ache at
the heart
The maid entered, bringing in letters
a saIyer He glad of the interruption. Miss
Downes sorted the little pile. Several addressed
TO Virginia she tossed the table the others she
gathered in her lap. He noticed that one in
large square envelope she placed with no sign ef
haste. in a satin bag hanging by her side.
"Win you excuse me?" she said then, Il see
there is letter from Jim marked urgent"
"By all means" He and helped himself
to newspaper while she read the closely written
pages
Virginia only exceeded her thirty minutes by
ten. She entered a radiant vision in soft pink,
her evening cloak her arm. At the sight Of
her his heartstrings tightened. Jim must be
made of iron to resist her.
"a new frock in honor of the OCCASION" she
said gaily, then looked over her shoulder with
worried fTOwn. Eleanor do you think the
skirt" she broke off, her expression on the in
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01

change in his manner which escaped her. I'VE
will get It over quickly and then-Come along"
She submitted All her gaiety had vanished.
She seemed very young as she gave him her hand
and descended. Her uncovered hair caught the
light from the softly shaded lamps they passed
along the room to a table Every head turned in
her direction and he heard woman's voice muir
mur, what a lovely face but so sad"
They had a table to themselves in the alcove
of a W dow hey might almost have been alone.
Neither made than pretense at eating
Her thoughts miles away, his never strayed
beyond her.
Suddenly she leaned across to him.
1--WE have been good friends for a long time
now, haven't we2 So good that you won't mind
IL tell you something of my plans for the
future?"
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01

the room seemed to be the darker for her going
Rivers took up his position on the hearthrug
looking down into the fire. His eye caught sight
of the broken china He stopped and picked up
the tiny severed rose
Rather a pity Always admired those little
caDdlesticks. How did it happen?'
Virginia is so mpusive," Eleanor composedly
went on stitching beads, lit was partly accident
suppose"
The mans face darkened little. 1t seemed to
him that Miss Downes rarely made remark con
cerning her cousins wife which did not contain
some unpleasant infection.
Accidents will happen to the most careful OF
US" he remarked sententiOusly sitting down in the
place vacated by Virginia
He had no active dislike for Miss Downes in
deed she encouraged hi visits there, but some
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01

deed she encouraged hi visits there,
thing about her tonight made him wish
that she would find II necessary TO
leave him to his own society.
"And what was the problem Mrs. Ar
buthnot spoke about?'
Eleanor laid down her work for a
moment.
Virginia is too absurd for anything.
II was no problem. / simply argued
that the majority of men marry one
woman loving another and that it was
not surprising that Jim should be
among the number"
ID IVERS looked up, incredulity on his
N flOrid, good-natuTed face.
but surely you did not tell her
that?"
"She brought it on herself Eleanor
spoke with all the obstinacy of a mar
row, embittered nature. "She insisted
on asking me whether Jim had loved
any other woman. We all know that
he married her solely to oblige her
father"
Rivers rose to his feet and looked
down at the speaker in bewilderment.
"And you told her that, too? BY
Jove. how women can rub it into one
another. / never heard that Arbuthnot
loved" he broke Off but then |
was years In India, away from every
thing over here. Jim might have been
in another world for all knew of his
doings or he of mine. But to tell
her."
He subsidized into momentary silence
Then broke out again.
poor old Jim, a chap to get 1t badly
when once he succumbed. He's not Of
the order that changes, is Jim. What
tragedy can be consummated by
dying man"
"Why was Jim such a fool as TO
agree to marry her? A silly little
school girl without a word to say for
herself. When he might"
The speakers cold grey eyes burned
with sudden fury Rivers, looking at
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01

der the shelter of the tablecloth was
hard cenched. 1t was evident that
she never guessed what his feelings
were There was something so fresh,
so unsophisticated about her in spite
of her woman of the world air.
"Tell me-
Ills voice was low and husky with
restraint, but she was too absorbed in
her own thoughts to heed.
s.rT HERE'S no one else to talk TO-"
she went on with the unconscious
cruelty of a child, "no one. not a soul.
Tell me- he repeated.
"You heard what she said about a
hasty trip to England? There was not
a line to me. After all ] am his wife
and she only his cousin This is the
second mail he has written to her
about his plans, ignoring me. l VIII
not have it. I have endured it and
might go on enduring it, perhaps, so
long as he stayed away and did not
guess how 1t hurts" her low voice
broke off for an instant, but if he
comes back / will not stay TO be
thrust into the second place. He does
not care for me- He married me. she
says solely to ease my fathers anxi
ETY.. If / go aw~y surely in time he
can marry the woman he loves. I am
afraid to meet him, since l know what
Eleanor told me, and he may come
any day. You see" she gave low
bitter laugh, q do not even know the
date of his arrival home. | longed to
snatch the letter from her hand, but
my pride would not let me. Would
yours in my place?"
He shook his head. His face hal
stiffened into hard lines: she was try
ing him beyond his strength
"I will go away-disappear," she
broke her roll into fragments on the
tablecloth, "he shall marry-the-the
other woman"
Her very chiIdishness touched him
inexpressibIy. He looked across at
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-07-22
Wash Bolts
5000 Pairs Womeu
and chI\dven's
Sample Rose

The gaeatest offering ever
made in hosiery.
We paid just half our regular
prices for these goods, and the
line includes every possible color
and effect produced in good hosi-
cry. They are all fine imported
goods, and you may never have
another opportunity as this one
for range of choice and low
price.
Black and colored Isle and
cotton hose; Csc and 35c
grades, at------------- 19c
Fine grades women's hose,
in black, tan, white and
colors; in cobweb Isle,
in silk Isle and fancy col
ors; Csc to. 85c hose,
choice, pair ------------ 49c
Black and colored silk hose
all the latest styles of
SOC hose; pair 33c
One hundred dozen chill
dren's hose in black and
colors, lace and rib
bed; 25c and 35c hose.
Yellow Ticket Sale price,
a pair ------------------ TIC
Black and colored Isle
hose, Csc hose, pair 39c
Boys large and small rib
bed fast black 15c hose
all sizes, 6 to 10. lSpe-
/cially priced in the Vel
low Ticket at a pair lie
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-07-22
thousands Of Yards
Of Summer Dress
cottoNs
IN A WONDERFUL ECONO-
MY EVENT TOMORROW.

July brings a record series of
summer Dress Cotton Sales.
Thousands Of yards of fresh and
perfect dress cottons are con-
cerned. They were all produced
for this season. There is amaz-
ingly wide variety of beautiful
patterns for choice, in the most
desirable colors.
There are low prices beyond
the ordinary, even here. 1t is a
splendid chance-a chance which
few women can afford to miss.
124c and 15c lawns and ba-
tistes, yard ---------- 10c
25c and 35c colored wash
goods, a yard 15c
All of our choice imported
SOC and Coo colored en-
broidered swisses, a yd. 29c
15c and zoe French cheviot
shirtings. on sale in the
basement at a yard 12c
22c and 35c French Madras
shirtings, a yard ------ 15c
II IL and 15c penangs, all
yard wide, yard &c
All best z 1-2c dark or
light shirting prints go
at, a yard--------- sc
25c suitings, in skirt
lengths of 5, 6 and Z
yards each, yard IL lie
Tic to 1Oc apron ging
hams, in mill ends, 5, 10
and Is yard pieces, yard sc
35c colored linens, in solid
colors and stripes, choice
a yard ------- 23c
All colors and fancy stripe
Linene, always 15c yard
makes pretty skirts; yd. 10c
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-07-22
NNhlte Soods

Yellow ticket trade sale reduc-
tons. No such bargains any
where else.
loo plain white India lin
ons, yard --- &c
15c plain white India lin
ons, yard, 10c
zoe plain white India lin
ons, yard 15c
25c plain white India lin
ons, yard 19c
40 inches wide, One 25c
grade, crisp Scotch ba-
ttiste. Yellow Ticket
Sale price, a yard tic
27-inch Birdeye, best medi-
Gated, full 10-yard pieces
always $1.00; for bolt 79c
Csc grade yard wide sheer
linen lawn, Yellow Tick
ct sale, yard --------- 48c
Shamrock, a very sheer
1TlSu LlIlSIlC, VCly uIlC,
worth5Oc a yard. Vel
low Ticket Sale price, a
yard 39c
Yard-wide linen lawn; the
35c grade. Yellow Tick
ct Trade Sale price, yd. 19c
Yard wide shirting Mad
ras; all white; short
lengths; at a yard 1Oc
White dotted Swisses for
dresses, the 15c ones.
On sale at yard ------ 1Oc
The zoe dotted swisse go
at a yard-------------- 15c
Pretty sheer plaid Stotch
lawn; regular, 19c values
on stale at, yard 1900 121@c
Domestics, Etc.
Yard-wide bleached 10c
Muslin-14 yards for $1.00
The celebrated Hope Ions
dale domestic, IL yds. $1.0O
Knights cloth, on sale yard &c
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-07-22
0cwAsA
NmhveMas

For Rain or Shine.
75c Umbrellas and Para
soils for------------ Acc
81 Umbrellas and Para
soils for----------- 79c
$1.50 Umbrellas and Para
SOlS SCC
So Umbrellas and Para
soils for---------------- 81. 80
So Umbrellas and Para
soils &C., 1.98
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-07-22
Oahe Damask

36-inch blue and red, per
yard----------------- 18c
72-inch white Mercerized-- 39c
Mercerized white napkins,
&c each, per doz. 1880 75c
15c values white Mercer
lied napkins, each------ &c
Housekeepers, take notice!!
Now is the time to get house
furnishishings, table linen, bed
spreads, sheets, pillow cases, etc.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-07-22
WasM Skirts

81. so and So wash skirts
So and So wash skirts 81
Sd and S. wash skirts 2
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-07-22

Big lot Childrens' Oxfords
Pumps and Sandals, all
colors, sizes 2 to 5, for
merly 81 rnd SIPS, now
Big lot childrens' and mis-
~ses Oxfords, were $3.50
and So, all sizes, your
choice of the lot, 90c per p
Season End Sale of 15c
white corded Madras
waistings per yard
Season End Sale of zoe
quality long cloth at half
price. Per yard
Steson End Sale of Ladies'
lace trimmed Dutch col
lars, for----------------
Season End Sale of extra
large buck and damask
15c and Zoe towels for
Season End Sale large
white bed spreads, each
Season End Sale of best
1917 ginghams, per yard
Large size white bed
spreads, fringed and
plain hem. $1.50 values
in the Season End Sale
for
1Oc and 15c val, filet and
real linen Torchon lace,
Season End sale, per yd.
Season End Sale Of 25c
and 35c linen and Turk
ish bath towels, EACH
Factory samples of ladies'
hand bags. 81 and
$1.50 bags for------
Season End Sale of ladies'
SOC neckwear and belts,
your choice, each------
$1.50 umbrellas, special
for Season End Sale,
Season End Sale of SLIPS
and $1.50 IL and To-
button silk gloves, per
nair
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-07-22

10c and 1218c hosiery SC
15c and TIC hosiery lie
18c and zoe hosiery lac
Csc and 35c hosiery I6o
SOC and Csc hosiery 39c
SIS Linen coat suits, both
2 and 3 piece suits, sam
pie garments. no two
alike, your choice for $4.48
$40 Panama skirts, Black,
Blue, Brown and Fancy
Mixtures, for--------- SAB
$I2 and SIS Fancy Mix
ture and Black Panama
Skirts for--------S6 $3.50
SO Lace Lingerie Dresses
white, Blue or pink for $4.48
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-10-09
AN ATTRACTIVE BOOTH
Publishers of Local. Magazine Have
Fine Exhibit at Walla Walla Fair.

one of the most artistic booths in
the pavilion at the Walla Walla Fair
grounds is the ont that belongs to
the Up-to the Times Ma gazine. AS
booths go the magazine publishers
have something that is very tasty.
Practically every magazine the local
magazine publishers have gotten out
is on exhibition and tastily displayed.
AS the Up-to- the Times MagaZine's S
fed includes all IL e towns in South
eastern Washington and Eastern Ore
gon it is meeting many of its patrons
at the local exhibition. Its booth is
a sort of headquarters for its friends
who hail from outside points. This
year the publishers of the Up-to-the-
Times Magazine are presenting their
friends with an attractive souvenir.
an engraving of "Old Fort Walla Wal
la in 1851"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-10-09
TESTIFY BEFORE
THE COMMISSION

SEATTLE, Oct 9.-Five prominent
business men of this city and Tacoma,
each in a different line of trade teSti-
fed before the interstate commerce
commission today that the discrimina
tive eastern freight rates had limited
their territory to the Columbia river
on the Great Northern and to Walla
Walla and Pendleton on the Northern
Pacific and o. r. & \. They also
alleged that there had been practic-
ally no freight rate reductions to Sc
attic and Tacoma for the past Il years.
They said all the growth of their busi-
ness was due TO local growth, also to
Alaska trade conditions. They de-
clared they hadn't shared in the pros
perity or growth of eastern Oregon.
Washington and Idaho.