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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-12-08
THE FARMER AND HIS ADVISERS.

No man on earth today iS so much
advised. upon every conceivable sub
ject, as is the farmer And no man,
by the same token, needs it more. AL
so, if lit please the court, there are
few branches of business that is
what farming should be-few trades
hardly "a profession in which advice
rs SO generally resented or so quickly
forgotten Consider for just moment,
"a newspaper office in city-where
the members OF the staff might rea-
sonabiy be expected to be abreast of
The times-and what happens when
a new book is issued on How to
Make a Newspaper Pay" How l Be
came a High Price Reporter" or
"The City Editor and His Worries
journalism at a Glance" What hap
pens? Every man on the staff tries
10 gel that book. Every man will
read it, from the managing editor to
che cubs looking for some new light
on a profession that has Led the
world in the matter of illumination
On dark spots.
suppose someone invents new
system for some part of carpenters,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-12-08

work; finer tool for a mechanic; a
more comprehensive arrangement Of
books for certain clerical work. Do
these several artisans go right on
plodding along in the same narrow
rut? They do not. Not on your life.
And they don't ridicule the man or
woman who chances to have origi,
mated a new idea or ne-discvoeTed an
old one They use it, and in doing so
they increase their incomeearning
ability, add to their standing as citi-
zens, make their lives easier.
Is that the way Mr.. Farmer-the
average farmer, mind-views the
worlds efforts to help him along? Is
it? If you think it is you ought to
read some of the idiotic drivel printed
in newspapers whose editors would
lose time falling down welEthey ne
so slow-about experts, and how"ex-
perts" could not grow that or the
other thing, but that Mr.. Farmer
who had never been out of the town.
ship and wouldn't stand hitched in
front of a book-had grown three
times the usual crop, and in a dry
year. It is just such maundering as
this from anticipated yaps that en-
a certain kind of farmer to
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-12-08
A. o. U. w. ELECTION.

At the regular meeting OF The A.
o. U. w. Lodge, last Saturday night,
the following officers were elected:
Oscar Johnson, NJ. W.; Geo. Ster-
kle, Foreman; c. ]. Cowley, OveBeer.
s. A. Ruble, Guide; L. C. Breeder,
F. NJ; H. J. Smith, Recorder; F. A.
Moses, Receiver; Chas. w. Gilbert,
L. W.; John Chapman, o. w.; H. 7.
Allison, Trustee; B. l.. StinsOn and
Addison Kendall, Medical Examiners.
After the election Of officers and
other business which came before the
Lodge, the members were served with
oysters and a pleasant hour was en-
jcyed. .'.Il
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-12-08

which can have any apprectable in
fluence on this finely adjusted organ
is that from the nervous impulses
which flow through it and for which
1t forms a conducting trail. It is
just these impulses which exercise
the BRAIN"
He then points out that the differ
ence between the muscle and nerve
phenomenon is this: The nerve struc-
ture is more easily torn down and
more READILY rebuilt.
Referring to the good tulu he says,
The growth is bound to come il the
exercise is consistent and persistent
enough. But ut must be both. If a
person is going to be prepared TO do
some fine and noble act when the
opportunity comes he must have his
mind and body in training and wait
ing. He must give little voluntary
exercise regularly every day and do
Tins with especial rigor iE the years
Of youth when the body and nervous
system are most rapidly developing
and consequently most permanently
by the effects of their own
exercise. Them is the time 70 per-
form the little acts which will estab-
lish such habits as will carry their
posseSSor safely over the great crises
in which he is not even given time 70
think. They are the insurance which
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-12-08

suppose he knows morethan men who
have spent lifetime in actual DEM
OnstratDn work with the knowledge
and facilities of science at their COM
mandL
But, thank goodness, a new gemer-
ton knows that to continue the
wasteful methods OF the fathers woult
rob the soil of its last bit of fertility.
The sons of 1911 know that the cult
waited area can not be much enlarged,
that the population of the United
States is increasing SO amazingly fast
that this area cannot much longer
feed lit unless the yield be very ma
terially augmented. They know that
to bring this yield to the destined
point they must take advantage of
the things that science offers. You
don't have to threaten this genera
tiOn with bodily INJURY to get it TO
adopt a new implement and to put
it i'm the Shelter afterward. This gen.
eration is awake. Find a place where
new, progressive methods are i'm use,
where the farmers institute is well
attended, where domestic science is
taught in the high school, and there
is a home economics club-find that
community and somewhere i'm it you'll
find a graduate OF a former student
from the agricultural college, or you'll
find a group of young farmers deter
mined to learn new ways. They do
not pull back and snort when an Eek
pert" comes along. They know that
in eight cases out of ten the afore-
said expert has callouSeS on his
hands.
AN Of which is respectfully re-
ferred to certain persons who should
take to their lean and disappointed
hearts something of the spirit of
Thanksgiving that a beneficent Ruler
has permitted them to burden some
unhappy community with their pres
ence. Instead of writing against ex-
pert instruction every paper in Chris
tendon should urge it upon every
farmer in every issue. And every
normal, properly conducted paper does
it.-Chas. Dillon, in mdustriafst.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-12-08
EASTERN AND WESTERN RATES.

The Interstate Commerce commits
sion has divided the United State
into ten groups for the purpose O
classifying statistical data. New
York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania
comprising Group 2, are the mos
thickly inhabited sections of the coun
try. The railway companies of thi:
group operate 1926 mihes of road
from which they received last year {
total operating revenue of $525, 1851
Group s is made up of Kansas, a par
Of Missouri, Arkansas; Oklahoma, thu
Panhandle Of Texas. Colorado and q
part of New Mexico None of this
territory is densely populated, ant
most Of it is regarded as sparsely
settled, when compared with New
York and Pennsylvania. The railways
of Group 5 operated 80, $50 miles OF
road, 1924 more than reported i'm New
York and Pennsylvania, yet the to-
tai operating revenue of the lines of
Group last var was only 1927 $751;
SOS, or $2S6,O75 ,2O9 less than the rev.
enue of the New York and Pennsyl
vania lines.
The totaal operating expense of
Group 2, with 23,226 miles OF road,
and a revenue Of s525,756,777, was
$35O,339.254. The total operating ex-
pense of Group s, with 32,45O miles
of road and a revenue of $237 ,6S2. 56S
was $160,SSS,1SS. The operating "a
tic Of the two groups is practically
Fhe same, about IS per cent. While
The mileage of Group 2 is 40 per cent
less than that OF Group 8, and the
operating revenue of Group 2 more
Than 100 per cent greater than that
Of Group s, and the operating ratio
the same the average rates charged
m The states in Group ane nearly
as low as those charged in New York
and Pennsylvania.
The volume Of traffic and the dms-
NY Of population generally have been
recognized as strong factors an rail.
'oad rate making. Railroads operat.
ng where passenger traffic and
nesht tonnage are heavy can do
BUSINESS on lower rates than can the
mpany operating where travel and
mnage are comparatively light That,
) one OF the conditions entering inno
be calculations of the rate maker.
ut an analysts Of the Intensified
commerce. commlssin's reports indt
Mes that this condition has not
een considered BY Western Legish,
rs IN tie estabishment Of rata
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-12-08

one pays without immediate results
against that ever unexpected day
when crucial moment shall arise.
Thus we see that in doing a good
deed every day, the nervous impulses
travelling Through the brain and out
through the muscles to consummate
the act, blaze out, so to speak, trail
which will be naturally followed when
The same impulse recurrs again, and
that the doing of good deeds will be-
come habitual"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-12-08

schedules. Passenger rates, the re
ports show. are lower jim the sparsely
settled We.sea'n Territory than
they are i'm the cOngested New York
and Pennsylvania group, and Western
fl eight rates have been hammered
down till THEY are lower than at amy
previous period i'm the HISTORY Of rail-
reading, Notwithstanding The cost
0f living" for the railroads is higher
than ever before.-S. F. Red Bail.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-12-08

Miss Blanche Wolfe is in AIacks-
vile visiting relatives.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-05-23
VOTE FOR L0R|MER
NOT POPULAR
SENATOR FLETCHER OF FLORIDA
is BARRED FROM OFFICE IN
UNITARIAN CHURCH..

Boston. May 2a,-National politics,
as voiced in the action of the United
States senate on the Lormer resolu-
ton, figured in the principal meeting
today of the anniversary week of the
observance here by the Unitarians and
affiliated societies
A resolution opposing the reelection
of United States Senator Fletcher Of
Florida, as vice president of the Amer
lea Unitarian association. because of
his vote on the Lorimer case, received
the Endorsement OF members OF the
Ministerial union.
1t was agreed to allow members to
approve with their sigatures, as per-
soal expression, the following resolu-
ton:
Resolved, That in view of the pub
lie service attached to the name OF
Senator Duncan II. Fletcher of FioriSa
we do not regard him rs eligible to the
leadership in that form OF Christianity
known as Unitarianism, and therefore
protest against his nomination for vice
president of the American Unitarian
association"
The resolution will be laid before the
annual meeting of the association on
Wednesday,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-05-23
OF NEW CABINET
CONSUMES TIME OF MADERO
Several Portfolios Accepted
by Men Who Will Aid Pro-
visional President De La
Barra in the Administra-
ton of the Government Of
Mexico.

Juarez MAY % Peace rcigns SUI
preme IN northern Mexico today, where
news OF the signing Of peace agree
ment last night has penetrated. The
only disuuieting reports of the day
were private advices from Mexico City
that members Of the .Cientifico party.
deposed because of the Maderista
movement, were thinking of starting
another revolution against the latter.
Trouble from the Cientifico element
II Is admitted here. is expected, but
whether or not II viii take the form of
armed revolution after Madero as
sumes power is not yet clear. 1t is not
thought that the Mexican people Will
rally to any revolutionary movement,
for some time at least, and the opposi-
ton from the Cientificos. 1t Is believed,
really will he in the nature of vigorous
political activity. The imsurreCto troops
may be kept at their various garrisons
In Mexico for Il few months In readi-
ness for trouble, but no definite plans
along that line have been formed by
Senor Madero. He intends to see that
the guarantees are carried out by the
installation of good governors and his
intention at present is to keep the
troops mobilized merely until complete
order Is restored.
Scnor Madero and his political chiefs
today discussed the makeup of the
new cabinet which Is TO surround Senor
De LA Barra, the incoming provisional
president The most satisfying news
to them was the receipt of message
from Ernesto Madero at Monterey. Z
brother of Francisco l. Madero, Sr., an
nouncing that he would accept III"
portfolio Of finance. The cabinet slate
predicted by the Associated Press re-
Gently. remains intact. Those who
have accepted portfolios thus far are:
Minister of hacienda Glnance)
nesto Madero.
Minister of fomento (promotion OF
colonization and Industry Emanuel
Calero.
Minister of communication (public
utilities) Manuel Bonilla.
Minister of public instruction-Dr.
Fracisco vasauez Gomez
Minister of gubernacion interior adj
ministration) )-Emilio Vasquez Gomez.
The portfolio of minister of justice,
which has been offered to Senior Vas
qucZ Tagle, wel-known lawyer, in
Mexico City, has not yet been accepted
by him on account of III health. Should
he he unable to take the post. 1t is said
that Rafael Hernandez, a cousin of
Francisco I. Madero, .Jr.. the rebel lead
er and one of the leading men I'm the
peace negotiations, may be named.
Senor Pine SaureZ of Yucatan. Is an
other whose name is frequently men
toned in case Senor Nasquez Tagle
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-05-23
.FLATHEAD SETTLERS
WANT new TOWNS|TE

Washington. May 22.--(Special. y
Senator Dixon has received numerous
requests from settlers on the north
western portion of the Flathead reser-
walton asking that the government lay
out an additional townsite at the ex-
tranie west end of the big arm OF Flat
Lad lake, He has submitted the corr
respondence 70 the commissioner OF
Indian affairs for his decision. Tho
settlers aver that the proposed site will
command country some 10 niles In
length and averaging three or four
miles in width, and will accommodate
the settlers living In the valley that II
separated from the town Of Dayton BY
the hills on the north and the town 0t
Big Arm by the range OF hills on tha
south Of the valley. Wta~
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-05-23
Awaiting a Report.

Washington. May 22.--As soon as
the depredations against Chinese sub
jects at Torreon. Mexico. are official
~ reported To the Chinese minister at
Washington, who is also accredited to
the Mexican government. he will take
steps TO protest The minister al
ready has instructed his charge dar-
fares at Mexico city to make vigor-
ous representations to the Mexican
government regarding the reported
murder of eight and wounding of
three Chinese at Imures. Sonora.
The matter was called to the atten-
tion of the minister by Chinese resi-
dents of Nogales Ariz.. who were In
communication with the refugees from
the scene of the butchery. They plead
ed for protection for their country
men.
II Is reported here that Mexico Will
take prompt measures to investigate
the situation with respect to the Chi
nese and offer them all protection
possible In the present disturbed con-
dition of the country.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-05-23

this week increased the activity of
senor Madero in preparing for an i'm
mediate departure 10 the Mexican cap
ital. Should the Mexican railway line
from here southwark still be out OF
commission by the end of the week Il
is quite likely that Senor Madero will
journey by way of San Antonio and
Laredo, Texas. Warrants held by
United States authorities for vlolat-
Ing the neutrality laws when he was
IN American territory have been
waived and he has been assured of nm
molested passage through Texas.
Trouble Makers.
Three Mexican suffragettcs. espnus-
Ing the soeialistlc cnuse of the rebels
In Lower California, appeared In the
streets here today exhorting the pop
ulace and what soldiers have remained
10 desert the Madero standard.
Madero. they declared, does not rep
resent the choice of the Mexican peo-
pie In their cry for socialistic Utopia
but they think Ricardo Magon does.
Senor Madero WAS advised of the
activities of the three women. but de-
cllned To stop them. declaring that
freedom of speech shall prevail In Mex.
leo hereafter
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-05-23
NOMINATION REJECTED.

Washington, May 22.-.Because of
his expressed opinion that the mem
bers of the legislature of Oregon were
not Obliged to vote for George II.
Chamberlain for the United States
senate, although they had been SO in
structed by the people Senators
Chamberlain ana Bourne of Oregon
today objected TO the senate's con-
firmation of Elmer b, colweli, as
United States marshal in Oregon
The nomination was rejected
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-05-23
TOO MANY ACES
IN ONE DECK

Kittanning. Pa, May 22-The
discovery of five aces Ia deck
Of cards with which a group of
miners were playing poker here
last night led to quarrel In which
three men were Killed and one
VAS fatally shot Dick Sendrio.
who was suspected of mauipulat-
ing the cards. is alleged To have
shot and killed his brother, Charles.
ana Andrew and Rocco Leopold
Braltis. brothers. and also fatally
wounded Walter Spilcsh Dick had
been given a beating. He revcngoa
himself by firing into the crowd
and then fled
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-05-23
CHILD LABOR LAW
IS INVOKED
ACTION BROUGHT AGAINST TEL
E6RAPH COMPANIES EMPLOY
ING YOUNG BOYS.

Helena, May 22.- Special Com
plants charging violation of the child
labor act were sworn te today by j. ii.
Hall, commissioner of labor, against
the Western Union and Postal Tele-
graph companies In this city and
against the owner of Il business block.
Altogether 10 actions will be prose-
cuted by County Attorney Haywood on
the request of Mr. Han. The telegraph
companies and the block owner are
charged with employing boys under
16 years of age. The penalty on con
viction Is a fine of not less than S25
nor more than $500 or a jail sentence
of not less than 80 days nor exceed
ing six months, or both such fine and
Imprisonment.
Frequent warning has been given
that the child labor act will be en-
forced" said Commissioners Hall today.
NOW we are going to act. From now
on this law Is going to be vigorously
enforced, not alone in Helena and
Butte, but In every part Of the state.
We have just been investigating con
ditions in Butte, have now turned our
attention to Helena, and when we fin
ish here will begin prosecutions IN
Great Falls, the evidence upon which
to base them having been secured some
time ago At Missoula, Havre, Bill
ings, Livingston, Miles City, every
place. in the state, In fact, an investl-
cation will be conducted and those
violating the law win be brought int
court.
THE telegraph companies have beer
warned time and again. Certainly tht
dividends they are enabled to pay or
watered stock are sufficient to permit
them to pay n wage that will attract
boys over the age of 16."
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-05-23
FAMED WAR VETERAN
DIES IN CALIFORNIA

Pasadena Cal, May 22.--Stricken
suddenly by heart disease. Colonel Al
fred r. Sellers, distinguished veteran
of the civil war and for many years
president Of the Title Guaranty e.
Trust company of Chicago Is dead in
his home In this city, aged 73 years.
At the outbreak of the civil war Col
onel Sellers organized a company and
joined the Thirty-sixth Illinois volun-
teers, with the rank of captain. He
was promoted to the rank Of colonel
and served throughout the war, under
Grant most of the time His first en-
;gagement was In the battle with GUAM
yrelrs men at Fort Scott, Kan.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-05-23
MON|S' CONDITION
GIVES DOCTORS
HOPE
BULLETIN FROM BEDSIDE OF IN.
JURED FRENCH PREMIER is
ENCOURAGING.

Paris. May notwithstanding
the tragic accident which ushered in
the Paris to- Madrid aviation race yes
NJ. Bertenux, the French minister of
war. and the serious injury of Pre-
mer Monis. the contest was continued
today by four of the competitors.
Emile Train. whose machine was
the direct cause of the disaster. re-
tired from the race. but Gilbert. Ve-
drine, Frey and Garros decided to con-
tinue their flights to the Spanish cap
ital.
Vedrine arrived at Angouleme. 279
miles from the aviation field of Tssy.
In the remarkably short time of three
hours and 80 minutes. breaking the
worlds record for the distance In
cross country flights.
Frey's machine turned turtle Mt
Etampes. and plunged TO the ground.
The physicians bulletin issued to-
night from the bedside of Premier
Monis says.
M Monis' condition continues salts
factory"
The premier was permitted To take
lsnt npurlsnnenl hnu Tr'iesSor Lam
nalongue. after consultation, said
there was no longer fear of eompli-
cations
The premier persistenty asks for
news of NJ. Berteaux. The physicians
told him this evening that the minis
ter OF war was unconscious and that
there was no hope.
The premier was so deeply affected
that II was deemed best not to in
form him of the death OF NJ Berteaux
until tomorrow.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-05-23

ceremony took place in the office of
the secretary. The oath WAS admin
istered by John Randolph. who has
performed similar functions for many
secretaries, Secretary Stimson,
standing beside former Secretary
Dickinson, then received the army Of
ficers on duty in Washington
Secretary Stimson left Washington
this afternoon for New York to wind
up some personal affairs. He will ad =
dress the lnter-colonial club at Bos-
ton on Wednesday, but Is not expected
to return to the capital until Monday
Consequently he will not be inducted
into the cabinet conferences until May
into the cabinet conferences until
May 30.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-05-23
OUTBREAK FEARED D
IN PORTUGAL
RUMORS ARE HEARD THAT MON.
ARcHiSTS WILL FORM
COUNTER REVOLUTION.

Paris, May 22--Priyate letters re-
ceived in Paris from Lisbon predict
that an attempt to restore the mon
archy soon will be made in Portugal,
probably before the elections. 1t is said
the movement will be started at
oporto, where business Is at a stand
still as result of the dockmen's strike.
A secret directory. composed of three
men, 1t is declared. is engaged in arm
ing monarchist recruits.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-05-23
CHINESE ARE SLAIN
BY MEXICAN
REBELS
IN DESPERATE FIGHT, INSURREc
ToS SLAUGHTER OVER TWO
HUNDRED cELESTIALS.

Eagle Pass. Tex. May 22.--In n
desperate fight between Mexican in
surrectos and Cinnamon at Torreon,
go Cinnamon were killed. This in
formation was received here today by
Sam Wah. owner of the international
hotel at Ciudad Porfirio Diaz, across
the river from here.
Details of the reported slaughter
have not reached here except that of
the number of Chnamen killed 80
were Wah's ranchmcn. Wah has tole-
graphed the Chinese minister at
Washington asking for protection.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-05-23
HOLDING OUT ACES
BAD BUSINESS

Uniontown, Pa, May ga
quarrel over n poker game result
ed in one man being killed and
another wounded ut the Sunshine
coke works No. I last night.
Three brothers named Logwa-
baca We're playing with Frank Pc
can ana Frank Rinete. The latter
charged one of the brothers with
holding out four acres and II Is al
legged Logwabaca drew u revolver
and Killed Pecan ana Shot Rinete
in the right leg The three broth
ers escaped.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-05-23
FATAL COLLISION.

Chicago, May 22.--One man was
killed and seven injured In n collision
between an automobile and an auto
truck here today. Two of the men may
die. The auto truck was overturned
and the driver hurled against the pave
ment
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-05-23
INDICTMENTS oUAsHED.

Mnskogee. Okla, May 22.-Federal
Judge Campbell today quashed on de-
mllrrers indictments against a score of
state election officials who served at
the last election. The officials were
indicted on charge of preventing
negroes from voting under the grand
father clause of the state election law
Judge Campbell decided that the Of
fense alleged was no crime against the
United States.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-05-23
COMPOSER BURIED.

Vienna. May 22.-In the presence of
n great gathering composed of the
leading members of the musical and
artistic world the remains of Gustave
Mahr the composer. who died May Is.
was buried In the GrinZing cemetery
here this afternoon.