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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-06-30

needed the money. He left his print
shop with copy" enough on the cases
to last until he could get back the
next day. He never got back. The
platform took him bodily.
Wherever they run lecture courses
or Chautauquas today, they know and
read Ralph Parlette. He is the editor
of Lyceumite and Talent, the Official
organ of the American lyceum, chau
tauqua and speech arts associations
He travels the states and reviews the
field each month in the magazine. His
office is the depot or car-seat. Travel
ing, writing lacturing day by day
handling voluminOus correspond
ence, helping promote the colony and
working school at Ruskin, Florida. be
sides looking after other enterprises
Nc Luck About II.
There wasn't any luck or accident
about it, said Parlette. MY life has
been Just like everybody else's life
OF course, | have had more trouble
than anybody else Of course, have
been just as big fool about it as any
body else Now see that every bump
] got was helping me to dodge a big.
ger bump farther along. Every fail
ure was just big lesson for next
day. Every exertion made, every fact
stored in my memory. was just the
thing I needed later on. b..
"All the time have been strug.
Cling to do the thing | loved to do,
maybe with a bread-andhutter Job
didn't love have been about every.
thing from playing in a circus band to
experimenting a Sunday school.
have been tramp printer and walked
city streets, hungry and penniless,
stood on bridges and wanted to Jump
In. but was too big a coward. Now
walk those same streets happy, be-
cause my ewes are open. My attitude
toward life has changed. When we
get right, all else comes right. Now
] have friends. because am friendly.
Now I am happy because get II from
within, not from without. O.,
my sympathy will always be with
the under-d9g ! know he'll come
out on top, u he gets right with God.
stops snaring and keeps on kicking. 4"
The Facts About ParIette.
Ralph Parlette is the son Of a
Methodist minister Of the Central
Ohio conference. He was born near
New Dover. Ohio. in 1870 He was
graduated from the la Rue. Ohio. high
school in 1887 Taught school several
years. Learned the printers trade at
thirteen Worked bis way through the
Ohio Northern university. graduating
In 1891.
Began newspaper writing in col
lege. Began lyccum work in 1897
Toured Europe and Russia in 1907
Became editor Of Lyceumite and Tai
ent in 1909. He is senior member Of the
printing firm Of Parlette & Snyder, at
Ada. Ohio He IS field secretary OF
Ruskin college Ruskin. Florida. Vice
president of Meredith Band Instru,
ment company, Marion. Ohio. His
permanent address is $50 Michigan
avenue. Chicago More than $4,000
has been paid for two Of Parlette's
lectures.
Tho Yffounra Tell, "A OF
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-06-30

Mary L. LOngacre TO D. A..
Banta W d., s1-2 lt2 all
1t 8, blk IS, Ct, Bend. $4,000 90
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man W d sw IA 1911 .''
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j. R. Murphy to Eustach
Scherr W d 1t IA blk 5 D o
o. Gray add. HOisington $4,000
J. R. Murphy to John Mil
Ter " d It 9 blk 8 D. O.
Gray add Hoislnpton.... $4,000
W. L. Smyth to Aiken
Lumber Co. wdlt2 Blk
10, Colegroves sub divis-
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blk Is, H. P. add, CT.
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also W 100 # It 8 blk %
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also Its I, s, 8, 90, %,
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George NJ. Lutlrell to Al
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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-06-30
Don't forget to investigate the
Mitchell six cylinder. 81.

TIE first load. of new wheat tc
be sold on the Great Bend market
was brought in Wednesday by Jus.
tus Sandrock of the south side and
bought by the Rock Grain Co, the
price being Is cents.
DR.. Meade and family left Wed
nesday evening for Atlantic CITY t1
attend the Elks national gathering.
After that they will visit other east.
ern and southern points. R. C.. Rus.
sci will also leave next week, for At
lantic City.
Judge Lobdell was in the city
Tuesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-06-30

and is guaranteed to be both fire and
burglar proof, and when the Vault is
finished the bank will have a number
of safety deposit boxes for rent. This
new institution by their courteous
treatment and conservative busiress
principals will merit the patronage
and consideration of the banking
public. HOisingtou Dispatch.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-06-30
Real Estate Transfers

Barton County. week ending June II, 1911.
Furnished by The Barton County Abstract and
Tile Co., Great Bend. Kansas.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-06
h'NAhARAS 70 TESTIFY
PRISONERS TO BE SUMMONED
BEFORE FEDERAL GRAND
JURY.
GOVERNMENT IN DOUBT
AS TO HOW TO PROCEED
Dynamitere to Be Hold in Jail Until
Federal Authorities Arc Thru With
Them-labor Heads Meet in Wash
inston to Consider Case.

Los Angeles. Dec. 6.-Subpoenas for
the Mcnamara brothers to appear be-
fore the federal grand jury had not
been issued up to noon today. and Os-
car Lawler, in charge of the govern
ments investigation in the alleged
dynamiting conspiracy. was debating
with his assistants about the best way
to secure the desired information from
the two prisoners.
There is some question. II is said, as
to the competency of the testimony OF
a confessed murderer such as James h..
and some indecision as to the best way
Of bringing to the attention OF the
grand jury facts in the possession of
John ]. Mcnamara.
The two brothers spent gloomy day
In their cells looking upon bleak rainy
streets Sheriff Hammell has orders
not to move the prisoners until he
hears from Mr.. I.aw!er.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-06
BEER CITY SPRINGS JOKE
Invites Prohibition Committee to Hold
National Convention in Milwaukee
Party May Rsorsanizs Strictly
LIQUOR Issue.

Chicago, Dec. 6.-Representatives Of
six cities were expected to engage in
warm competition for the honor Of be-
ing selected as thes place of the next
annual convention of the prohibition
party, which will nominate candidates
for president and vice president. when
the party's national committee met to-
day.
Milwaukee has sent a large delegation
representing business men Of the party
in Wisconsin, and early today seemed
to have q slight lead toward bringing
the convention to that city. Rival cit
les for the honor are Minneapolis. De-
troit, Los Angeles, Atlantic City. and
Chicago.
Resolutions which have already been
submitted calling for the organization
Of new party on the straight PROPOSE
tion of abolition Of the saloon were to
be discussed. The resolutions declare
for a federal law which would prohibit
the transportation Of liquor into an
anti saloon state.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-06
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 1911

one negro Junk deeIer. a former editor
OF one of tho l6g morning papers,
two iron mou,dsSe&and several labor
leaders. -,.l@
One feature a. ~ balloting was the
scratching, which was early apparent.
Of Joseph A. Scott. candidate for re-
election t6 the school board, who also
was one Of the attorneys for the Nc
Namaras. ;4
It became apparent early that tho
trouble expected to develop on account
Of the feeling enxendered by the Nc
Namara case would not occur during
the balloting. tM
"The peace Insurance" arm Of L.
900 officers, detailed by Chief Of Police
Sebastian and Sheriff Hammel had
little to do.
Thrse casss Of Trouble.
4 Only three minor cases of trouble
were reported. Except for these peace
and serenity prevailed. and for this
leaders Of both sides thanked the
women, thousands Of whom were
crowded about the polling booths of
the at precincts.
4 = The women were treated with the
greatest gallantry. Many went to the
polls propelling baby carriages
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-06
1 .bor be.d. consider Case.

Washington, Dec. 6.-The Mcnamara
ways and means committee of the
American Federation Of Labor met In
the office OF Samuel Gompers today.
Immediately after Mr. Gompers ar
rived he plunged into the work OF
preparation OF the committees meet
ing aitho he refused to talk as to what
action the committee would take. It
is said a statement would probably be
issued later -,.t'f
other labor leaders In attendance
were President Ryan Of the bridge and
structural iron workers. John b. Len
non, president, and Thomas Tracy. Sec
retary-treasurer of the laool trades de-
ca-.wert ct the federation, William j.
Spencer, secretary treasurer OF the
metal trades department, and Frank A.
Morrison secretary Of the federation
All phases of the Mcnamara case. II is
said, will be considered.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-06
Lor;msr COMMITTEES Rssur,ss.

Washington, Dec. 6.-Tho LcFames
investigating committee resumed 1eo
sessions today with prospect OF hear.
Ing q long list Of witnesses called ~
the defense to disprove the test1moay
of Charles A. White that Sidney Yor-
brough was with him in Spring0olds
ILL.,. on the night OF May -. 1903.
Elbridge Hancey. counsel for Lori.
mer. had George F.. Gloss, OF Chicago.
and his wife. ready to go on tho Stand.
expecting to prove by them that Yar-
brough was at their home In Chicago
on the night White claimed he wa IN
Springfield.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-06
PACKERS CASE PROCEEDS
No Apparent Further Effort to Delay
Trial Of Ten Indicted Men in Chicago
-AII Defendants in court-Plsas Of
Not Guilty Entered.

Chicago, Dec. 6.-The selection OF a
jury in the United State district court
to try the ten indicted Chicago meat
packers on the charge Of criminal vio-
lation of the Sherman antitrust law
was expected to begin today before
Judge George A. Carpenter.
No apparent further effort to delay
the trial in the United States district
court was made by counsel for the
packers when the case was called.
Attorney John S. Miller asked that
a plea of not guilty be entered for each
of the packers. All of the defendants
with the exception OF j. Ogden Armour
were in court. Later Mr.. Armour en-
tered the court room and took seat
beside his attorney.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-06

SCOOO Dy my associates ana no one
hesitated about accepting 1t. We acted
as we thought right and best and will
take the consequence Of the act. Our
first duty as lawyers and men was
to save the lives in our charge, and
our duty to- the cause called for the
same action.
From the beginning I have been
watching and working to this end. We
have accomplished It. am reconciled
10 the result.
For myself. personally, have spent
many years In this cause. II had not
believed in 1t would have abandoned
1t when was young and ambitious.
In some form shall continue in it to
the end. have fought this and all
my battles without hatred or malice
to any one. recognizing that in this
great drama and all that Is connected
with the case. all men Of both sides
are helpless as to themselves and act
ing a part that is forced upon them
by bitter conflict which only right
feeling between capital and labor can
ever end.
Sought Only to Do Duty.
1T people misjudge my motive can
only say for myself that have acted
unselfishly and from devotion all along,
and have always been ready and fair
ly able to take upon myself all the re-
sponsibilities for my actions, and I
shall continue to do 1t so long as have
the strength.
Il do not beg anybody's friendship
or sympathy in this matter. have
the consciousness that have done
everything that I could do and have
acted in the way that is best for all
in this world wide conflict.
IF anything more is asked from me
by either side they will find me ready
when the time comes."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-06
Mcnamara Case Turn.d Tide.

mcnamara ~aSo Jurn0d Tide. N
Los Angeles, Dec. 6.-Job Hartman
socialist candidate for mayor, was de-
feated in yesterdays election, Mayor
Alexander. good government candi-
date. being reelected by 4 large ma
jority. I'll
Hartman gained plurality of 5000
over the mayor in the October primary
when the registration was approxi-
mately $4,000. Yesterday $4,000 per-
sons. including $4,000 women, were en-
titled to vote.
Ninety per cent Of the registration
on the West Side. where the vote was
light in the primary. was voted yester-
day. while on the east side, Harriman.s &
stronghold. there was falling off In
comprison. The women on the west
side outvoted the men. The reverse
was true In the precincts where Harri-
man was the stronger in the primary
Women Do Not Control.
But the balance Of power, which the
women were credited with having prior
to the astounding finale Of the McNa-
mara case last Friday, a!a not ess.:e
in tho result.
Persons who would not vote for
Alexander simply stayed away from
the polls" Chairman SC Graham.
chairman Of the good government
forces. declared last night. in predict
ing a majority Of at least 10000 for
Alexander.
Hartman was In conference with his
campaign manager. Alexander Irvine,
Of New York. early in the evening. He
declared gross frauds had been perpe-
trated by the opposition, but refused
to concede his defeat.
The victorious ticket consists ol
Mayor Alexander and nine councilmen.
made up Of bankers. lawyers. stofs
keepers and realty brokers.
Nesee On Losing Ticket. &
{ On the defeated socialist ticket, be-
side Hartman. the lawyer. there wsre
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-06
BARROW GOT $4,000.
Not Known Where Balance Of 100000
Defense Fund Was Spent.

INOt NH0WU Wne!0 6olAUC0 OF $<VV,VVo
Defense Fund Was Spent.
New York, Dec. Crank Morrison
secretary of the American Federation
Of Labor and custodian Of the Nc
Nanara defense fund, says Clarence
Darrow received fee of mot less than
$5O,O0O," that over 100000 had been
subscribed and that practically all OF
1t had been sent to the attorneys and
spent. He declined to commit himself
when asked II Mr.. Darrow had received
other remuneration for his services il
the case in addition to the single fee
mentioned.
Asked if he had received any state
ment from Mr.. Darrow as to the way
this money was spent. Mr.. Morrison
said: ...s
"we hkve.sfeceived no such report
from Mr.. Barrow. The only communi-
cation alolg this line has been re-
quest for more money"
Money for the fund still pours IN.
Mr.. Morrison said, and he added that
the money received by the committees
after the pleas Of guilty had been
made would be returned to the con-
tributors. SO far as possible, and that
the residue Of the defense fund, if any.
either would be sent back to the con-
trlbutors .oE distributed pro rata among
the locals contributing it. In due time,
he said, pamphlet would be Published
containing an itemixed account show
ing where every dollar Of the money
went. ~
Messrs. Gompers and Morrison will
meet other members Of the federation's
ways and means committee in Wash
ington today to discuss the case, es-
pecially from a financial viewpoint.
Among those who will attend this
meeting are Frank NJ. Ryan, president
of the International Bridge and Struc-
tural Iron Workers: John B. Lennon.
James Short, Thomas F. Tracy, James
O'Connell and A. j. Peres.
Walter Drew, counsel for the Ma
tional Erectors' Association, expressed
his pleasure that the death sentence
was not inflicted on James B. Nc
Naamra.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-06
DETECTIVE BURNS SAYS Evi.
pEncE HAS BEEN PROCURED
POINTING TO GUILT.
STRUCTURAL IRON WORK
DESTROYED IN PHILADELPHIA
several Buildings Where Labor Trou.
bIes Wsro Involved Dynamitsd-
Durrs says Officer Of Iron Works. .
Association Furnished Funds-Mors
Arrests Promised BY Detective.

Philadelphia. Dec 6.-The McNa-
mara brothers were responsible for ex-
plosions here which damaged struc-
I tural iron work on several building OPP
erations. according to William ]. Burns.
the detective. who arrived here today
from Cleveland.
YES" said the detective. Il am posi-
tive that both Of them were responsible
: Tor the explosions here on structural
work during the last few years, anu
others were implicated"
Mr. Burns says the investigation
here Involves the explosion which oc.
curred about q year ago in the safe OF
HAIRY Edwards. the fight promoter.
;SS.ch was being reconstructed. and
another that damaged the iron being
placed in position for the Philadelphia
Rapid Transit Elevated Company's
road on Delaware avenue and on Mar
Ret street. This work was being done
bv the American Bridge Company.
No Loss Of Life.
In these explosions no one was KILL
ed or injured. Following the explosion
sticks of dynamite were found In an
alley near the building of the Pittsourg
Plate Glass Company, in the center OF
the building.
Burns says he has knowledge that
one Of the McNamaras was registered
al hotel at the time Of the explosion
in the Edwards place.
He also said that Ortie McMantgal
told him he came here under instruc-
tions to blow up railroad bridge, but
when he found the bridge was near
several tenement houses he reared
there would be loss OF life.
More Arrests TO Follow.
Asked IL further arrests would be
MADE M. Burns replied in the at
firmative. but he would not mention
names.
{ .syNrh the arrests include any part or
nresent members Of the structural iron
workers, union r. was asked.
4 II do NOT care to say. but will say
\ that the national board appropriated
certain funds fo John. J. McNamara,
ana in my opinion they knew the
money was to be used for dynamiting
purposes" Burns replied.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-06
CHILD MURDER EVIDENCE.
Articles in Which Body OF Nebraska
Infant Was Wrapped Introduces.

Infant Was Wrapped 1ntroduoed.
Fremont, Neb., Dec. "a piece OF
wrapping paper and roll OF twtne arc
the most damaging pieces OF evidence
which have been presented agninst
Louis Rogers. who is on trial here on
the charge OF having murdered the
infant child of his companion. Mrs.
Caroline Ritchie.
Express Agent Brannon testified
that the twine and paper were given to
Mrs. Ritchie to wrap up package
and were found around the body OF the
dead infant in an empty box car few
davs later The evidence which the
statc announced would be presented
during the day viii tend to show that
Rogers carried the infant from the
depot to the box car. Rogers and Mrs.
Ritchle were travelling theatrical peo-'
pie
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-06
To Pred Pension lsaIsIaeIen.

Washington. Dec. 6.-Pension legls-
lation early In this session a coa-
gress Is certain to be pressed. and
Democratic Leader Underwood. OF tho
house, Is authority for the StatsuaGnt
that some service pension bill wtl -
passed before Christmas. Party AAA-
ers in the house have agreed to get the
service pension legislation oGt cf the
way as early as possible.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-06
rArrs S tuscIs rnAr coaasa,s-
SLOW : MiLL sE REApeosMT. +
E s lEvEN-vEAR TGsaa. a
ROCKEFELLER INVITED
TO aivE rEsTsaaossN
etssi Trust oommitteo 0selrso -. NooN
His Explanation Of Mssaha o.
Propsrtiss Dsal-Lerimsr cemmasase
'Rssumss sittinss In WashinGtsM-
Dsfsnse Summons Witnesses

Warrington, Dec 6.-Posident+4A1e
announced today that he would ssad
to the senate. probably THURSDAY, the
names Of James s. Harlan. interstate
commerce commissioner. and Al Mans
field. postmaster at Boston, 10 con.
tinue in these positions. Mr.. Harlan.
who 10 q son Of the late Justice Harlan,
Of the supreme court. will be renomi.
mated for q seven-yoar term.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-06
CLOSING OF D,RsA CASE.

Rsprssentativs Harding Pleads eis.
qusntiy For Defendant Friday.
Special to Times s-Republican.
Sioux City. Dec. 8.-ReprNentative
Harding today made n wonderfully elo-
quent plea in defense OF Mike Dirsa.
charged with murder Of his sweets
heart. County Attorney Jepson opened
for the state. and Ex-County Attorney
whitney will close for the etate The
case will go to the jury tomorrow.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-06
Secretary Maevsaoh Called 0eyyr.

Washington, Dec. chairman F1t1-
gerald. OF the house COMMITTEES on ap.
propriations. today charged that Seore.
tary MacVeagh had sent to congress
misleading estimates OF the needs OF
the government fer the next fiscai year.
Instead of constituting q saving. -
shown by the face OF the fgures. NO
said the treasury department estimates
call for appropriations OF $20,7SS,sz1
more than last year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-06
pesERrloN PRINCIPAL oFEENs!
Over 1900 Naval Court Martials Dur
ino Past Year.

Washington. Dec.i 6.-There were
1913 naval court martials last year. ac-
cording to the annual report Of Captain
Robert l.. Russell, judge advocate gen.
sra;. Til The meg. ccny:cc ceense was.
desertion, the cases numbering 534
Included In the list Of court martials
were the cases Of thirty-two officers,
nineteen OF whom were convicted.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-06
BEAR st.ovru 1a,<E HEED.
Many Mass Meetings to Protest in
Russians Passport Discrimination.

New York. Dec. 6.-The great mass
meeting here today. it was announced
will be only the first Of a series to be
held in the principal cities of the coun-
try during the next thirty days. to pro-
test against Russia's discrimination
against passports held by citizens OF
the United States on.account of their
religious belief
While this movement was started by
the leading Jews Of New York City. it
has the backing of influential Ameri-
cans of many creeds and the speakers
at Carnegie hall here tonight include
statesmen. educators. financiers and
business men.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-06
MOB OF WHITE BRu1Es
Two Negroes and Young Negroes
Burned to Dsath by Tennessee
Whites Without causs-objsetsd to
4 Presence Of Negroes on Tsnantsd
Land.

Memphis, Tenn. Dec. 6.-Two ne
groes and one young negress were
burned to death by mob Of white land
tenants who objected to the occupancy
Of lands by negroes near Savannah,
Tenn, yesterday. according to meager
reports received here today. The lynch
ing is said to have occurred ten miles
from Clifton, Tenn.
The three negroes were travelling to
. gin with q load Of seed cotton. They
were waylaid and tied to the wagon
load Of cotton. it Is said, and the mob,
after building fire beneath the wagon,
stood guard until the negroes were
cremated.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-06
Arr,,t in por.ueal.

Oporto, Portugal, Dec. 6.-Castello
t3etnoo formerlv miniatar to China
while the monarchy was still In exist
ence, was arrested here today on n
charge Of conspiracy against the repub-
lie while he,Nus on a,gteit to Brazil.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-06
Rockefeller Invited 70 Testify.

Washington. Dec. S.--John d. R0cks-
feller and Rev. d. F. Gates today wero
invited by Mr.. Stanley OF the house
steel trust investigating committee TO
appear before the committee next
Monday. II they cared to do 10. TO re-
ply to charges made by the Merritt
brothers OF Minnesota concerning the
Masaba ore properties In Minnesota
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-06

ious mind might devise other means TO
avoid the inheritance tax, but the one
commonly used is the transfer with
reservation Of a life estate. We think
this fact justified the legislature In
singing out this class of transfers as
subject to a special tax"