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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-10-27
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

Friday, October 10, 1911, was the
twenty-fifth wedding anniversary of
Mr.. and Mrs. E. P. Gage. They in
vited number of guests to their
home, THE "Sunflower Farm and
spent the afternoon in social CONVEX.
satiOn. Mrs. Gage and Harry Gage
sang three songs and Harry Gage
played several pieces on the harp.
Refreshments consisted of pressed
chicken sandwiches, sweet pickles,
cake and fruuit. Several very nice
pieces of silver were received. An
wished Mr.. and Mrs. Gage might
spend many more pleasant anniyer-
Saries and would live to celebrate
their golden anniversary.
The invited guests were: Mr.. and
Mrs. H. W. Ford, Mr.. and Mrs. S S
Shattuck, Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ. Hall,
Mr.. and Mrs. John FennO, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. w. Drake, Mr.. add Mrs. Geo
Thome, ST., Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Gage and three children, Mr.. and Mrs
T. H. Allen, Mr.. and Mrs. P. H Cory,
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren WelShr, baby
and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Lowry,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Rubican, Mr.. John
Dundas, Sr-Dispatch.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-10-27

We could not afford to 50 strongly
Rexall % Hair Tonic and
continue to sell it as We do, if it did
not do all we claim it will. Should
Our enthusiasm have carried us away,
and Rexall "93' Hair Tonic not give
entire satisfaction to the users,
they would lose faith in us and our
statements, and in consequence our
business prestige would suffer.
We. assure you that if your hair is
beginning to unnatunally fall out or
If you have any scalp trouble, Rexan
"93 Hair Tonic will promptly eradi-
cate dandrllff, stimulate hair growth,
and prevent premature badness, or
the above guarantee becomes opera.
tive. Two sizes, SOC. and $I.0O. Sold
only at our sbore-The Rexan Store.
Hooper Drug Co., 1907 Main Street.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-10-27
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE.

Phillip 0chs. of Wheatland town
ship attended church Sunday as
usual but when he returned home
there was a surprise awaiting him.
About seventy relatives and friends
Fad gathered there and all of the
autos and carriages had been put out
of sight so Phtllip was really surpr:s-
ed to have such a crowd come out ON
him Unexpectedly. 1t was simply to
remind him of his forty-fifth birth
day anniversary and Philip IN his
good naburd way greatly enjoyed the
event. Plenty of good things TO eat
had been prepared and the crowd
greatly enjoyed the day playing
games and visiting among them
selves.-Dispatch.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-10-27
First Published in Barton County
Democrat Oct. 27, 1911
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

State of Kansas, Barton County,
SIS.
In the Probate Court i'm and for Said
County
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
of Conrad Becker, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that letters
TeStamentaTy have been granted to
the undersigned, on the Last Win and
Testament Of Conrad Becker, late of
said County, deaceased, by the Honor
able, the Probate Court OF State
aforesaid, dated the 23rd day of Oc-
tober A. D. 1911. Now, all persons
having claims against the said Is
tate are hereby notified that
they must present the same to
The undersigned for allowance within
one year from the date of said Let
ters, Or they may be precluded from
any benefit Of such Estate; and that
f such claims be not exhibited with
in two years after the date of said
Letters, they shall be forever barred
KATHERINE BECKER
KATHERINE BECKER,
Executrix
= the last Will and Testament of
Conrad Becker, Deceased.
0cfnher 90 1911 Of
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-10-27
WILL MEET AFTER LONG TIME.

R. L. Clarke of this city, father Of
Attorney Jas. Clark, left last week
for MarOna, Mo-, to visit relatives. He
has a couple of Cousins living there
whom he has not seen for 81 years
and they intend to have an old fash
Toned visit. Think of that, as long a
time as the average man lives and
yet the thnee we're young men when
they last saw each other and had
grown up together. Mr.. Clark is
over so years of age, tall and straight
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-10-27

Mrs. S. Bonn, of Hartford. Conn.,,
has gone to Denver for "a, visit.
A. NJ. Sipes was in Edwards county
This week on business.
Dan Humphrey was over from Hois'
lngtin Monday.
Mr.. and Mus. Clyde Alphin have re
turned from Illinois. Mr.. Alphin, al
though still badly bmged up. is able
to be aroun1.
Mrs. CulleTs and daughter, Mrs.
George Nimocks; have returned to
their home in Scandal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-10-27
LIVESTOCK CORRESPONDENCE.

Kansas City Stock Yards, Oct. 23.-
Eighty five thousand cattle arrived
here last week, including ten thous-
and calves, making the weeks bust.
ness at the stockyands the largest of
The year. The market ruled steady
10 firm the first half of the week.
but eased off some after that, clos
ing with a slight loss on most of the
cattle, native cows 10 ito 20 lower at
the finish, calves % lower. The steers
selling between six and seven dollars
never lost an undercurrent of
strength, packers seeming ito need
that kind. Country buyers cleaned up
the supply of stuff suitable to take
out, and left few cattle in the pens
at the close Of the week. More cat
tle are going direct into feed lots
than heretofore. There is also less
expectation of lower prices on coun-
try kinds, and those who want cattle
are more willing buyers. Cattle re-
ceipts here today are thirty thousand
head, estimated, though the final
count will show more than that mum
Der. Kansas pasture cattle are prom
lnent in the arrivals. The market
today is steady to 10 lower, more
sales around steady than otherwise.
Western cows today at $3.50 brought
$500 last Monday. Forty loads Old
MexicoS are here today, steers a.
round $500, COWS $3.50. Panhandle
stockers of high breeding sold today
at $500 to s525, medium range
stockes 1886 to s4.75, panhandle
cows $3.50 to $3.50, Colorado beef
steers $40 to $3.50, COWS 1915 to
$3.50. Quarantine receipts are smaller
today, market in line with natives,
steers at $3.50 to $500. Prime ma
tive steers are scarce, no toppy cat
de here today, though $3.50 would
probably be paid for them. Good
choice fed steers bring s7.25 to $S.25
native grass steers $500 to $7.35,
bulls 1926 to $425, calves $3.50 to
$3.50.
More hogs came in last week than
any week since the dry spell in
July, and everything with weight
sold readily, at strong prices, Heavy
hogs closed to 10 higher for the
week, and packers are anxious for
larger supplies Of them. Light hogs
lost some ground, and pigs declined
20 to 30 cents. The nun today is
$500 head, which is 800 more than
the early estimate. The market was
a repetition Of that Of last week,
heavy weights holding steady, Lights
8 lower, mixed weights in between,
with weight the determining. factor
LII price making.
Another big run of sheep came in
last week, but prices held up about
steady. A smaller percentage of the
receipts are suitable for killers than
formerly, and more are wanted for
the country, conditions which are IA
vorable to prices The supply today
was $1,000 head, almost record for
this market, prices steady TO srong,
on lambs s5.75. Feeding lambs sell
$40 to $40, fat wetheB $40 to
1910, ewes $3.50 to $40, feeding and
stock ewes s2.25 to $3.50.
J. A. RICKART,
Market Correspondent.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-10-27

as am arrow and his chief pleasure is
10 mount a good horse, get out his
hounds and go for a wolf or coy
ote chase and the young fellows who
go along on these hunts cam outride
Mr.. Clarke.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-10-27

Heavy, impure blood makes a mud
DIV. pimply complexion, headaches,
nausea. indigestion. Thin blood
makes you. weak, pale, sickly. Bur-
dock Blood Bitters makes the blood
rich, red pure-restores perfect
health.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-10-27

Complies. Straight Line Keyboard
Removable and interchangeable Plaiem
Ball Bearing Carnage
Reversible Tabulator Rack
Simple Stencil Cutting Denc.
Drop Forged Type Bars
Perfect Line Lock
Bichrome Ribbon
Uniform Touch
Ball Bearing Type Bar
Column Finder and Paragraphs
Decimal Tabulator
Visible Wiring
A Key for Every Character
Perfect Erasng Faclihe
interchangeable Csuisges
Right and Left Carnage Release Lersu
Swinging Marginal Rack
Protected Ribbon
Gear Driven Carriages
Ribbon Controlled from Keyboard
VARIABLE and Universal Line Spaea
Perfect Dust Guard
Back Space Lever
CHnaee Retardef
Improved Marginal Stops
Esespement. Speedea Ever DeIsed
These are features which make the
Smith Premier the choice Of The
man who investigates comparative
advantages
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-10-27
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Henry Wittig, Galatia.
Mary Krom, Galatia.
Married by Judge Hall, Oct. %
1911.
George F. Langfield, Ellinwood
Gertrude NJ. Schrader Ellinwood.
Avis F. Reif, Claflin
Anna Hi6chman, Claflin.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-10-27

Charles Archer Of Clarence shipped
stock to Kansas City this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-10-27

Tom Clayton was up to- the Ness
county ranch this week.
Steve Williams and Ed Houdyshen
were down from Pawnee Rock Mon
day.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-10-27
lurday, November 4
Call for DR.. Newton
HAIR HEALTH.
Advantage Of This Generous
Offer.

|m money back upon request at
Etoreoif Rexal "sS' Hair Tonic
n't do as we claim. That is our
antees You obligate yourself 10
ing whatever. Could you ask or
We give you stronger proof Of
confidence in the hair restoring
dies Of this preparation?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-10-27

= the last Will and Testament of
Conrad Becker, Deceased.
October 20, 1911. ct.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-22
Virginia Weddings
Beunett-Oyerby.

Especial To The Richmond yirginian.
BLACKSTONE, VA. Feb. ga
beautiful marriage was solemnixed in
the Methodist church Tuesday even
ing. February ~. when Miss Louia
Adams overly became the bride OF
Mr.. Bolton Allen Bennett, OF Greer.
4. q. Rev. T. X. Reeves. of the Black
stone Female Institute, was the otfi-
ciating minister.
The bride In niece OF Hon. Thomas
A. overly. of Blackstone and a grad
uate OF the institute. The groom Ia
prominent business man of Greer,
b. 9. The bride wore white satin,
with real lace and pearls and carried
Brides roses, with shower OF lilies
Of the valley. Her veil WAS looped
with lilies OF the valley.
/ Miss IAlia Pace, of Franklin, Va,
Was maid of honor, and was accom-
panied by DIR. Thomas Brockman, OF
south Carolina. Miss Pace wore pink
crepe metre with pearls and carried
La France roses. The best man was
Mr.. Luther Marchant, OF south Caro-
linz.
Master Jack OVERLY acted as ring
bearer, and Miss elizabeth Bass as
flower girl. and she carried basket
OF sweet peas
The bride. was given away by her
uncle. Hon. r. A. Overly. Music Mas
furnished by the Blackstone orches-
tras and MIRA isGrneFt inge played ~
Love You Dearly during the eere-
1iony.
Mrs. Herbert Barrow and Mrs.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-22
COT CLEAN SWEEP
To UNDERWRITERS
AND VOW HOSPITAL PHYSICIAN
WILLINGLY ADMITS THAT
JOKE Is ON NM.

DIR Charles r. Robins is willing TO
admit that the joke is on him.
Some weeks ago, DR.. Robins appear
cd before one OF the council commit
tees and urged that the new Broad
street lights be extended block or
two down Broad street from Twelfth
30 as, la afford better protection FOR
nATsas. Geiug 10 their hoFnes across the
street from Memorial hospital at
Twelfth and Broad. He also wanted
to give the police better opportunity
OF arresting JOY riders who frequently
make night hideous In that vicinity,
to his great discomfort and unrest of
patients in the hospital
DIR. Robins was heard with deep at
tention by the committee but the mem
bers were unable to accede to his petit
tion. At any rate. the finance commit
tee failed 10 include an appropriation
In the budget for extension OF the
lights eastward.
Provision was made. however. for
extension of the lights TO Benefits un-
dsrtaking establishment on West
ing clean sweep from the hospital 10
the esta blishment.
Miss Van Wort. superintendent of the
hospital who Joined In the petition with
Or. Robins, admits that the joke Is on
her too.
Guy Bruce, the young man shot
through the chest several weeks ago
on the streets Of Meherrin, Va. when
mistaken loI paHk TppDer. lett Me-
mortal hospital Wednesday practically
recovered from his wound. He return
ed to his home In Meherrin
Some Improvement was noted We'd
nesday in the condition of Mrs. II. n.
Garland, wife of the field secretary OF
the Baptist State Mission Beard. who
was reported Tuesday TO be in an
alarming condition DR. Gregory,
brother OF Mrs. Garland, hearing this
report. hurried to Richmond from his
home in Southside Virginia ana was
pleased to learn that his fears were IN
grounded.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-22
PATRICK HENRY CHAPTER
HAS PATRIOTIC MEETING

Especial TO The Richmond Nirginian. }
MARTINSvILLE, VA. Feb. ga
The Patrick Henry Chapter Haash-
tiers OF the American Revolution. held
its regular monthly meeting at the
hospiiabie home of Mrs. Charles
kexer Dues were collected, editor
appointed for the column kindly ten
dsred by the Bulletin, letters read
from State regent expressing approval
of the year books; also other items
of current work. II was decided to
give picture of Mount Vernon TO
tbs public school on or near the 22d.
The following were elected dele
gates to the Continental Congress- in
Washington on April II: Mesdam es
keziah Carter. Daisy Morris. E. NJ
Williamson. Charles Kezer, Miss Wood
Stephens and Mrs. Ruth Sims.
After business was disposed of. a
Mashinat@n:s. ,hirthda. program seas
entered into with great enthusiasm.
Beautiful Refreshments were served
by two attractive little girls in Martha
Washington and Nelly Gusts cos
TUNES. Decorations. flowers and SOU
venirs. all were In harmony with the
occasion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-22
STUDENTS HONOR
WAsH|NGTOA'S BIRTHDAY
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL AMI
HAMPDEN-sIDNEY WILL
HAVE APPROPRIATE
CELEBRATION.

Especial to The Richmond virgnian.l
FARMyILLE, VA. Feb. 22.--one
Of the Normal girls was busy on yes
terday. searching the town over for
national hags to he used at recep-
ton 10 be given at the institution this
evening, and expressed great surprise
at the scarcity of old Glory" with
in our gates.
Hampden- Sidney and the Normal
viii both honor the memory of
Washington, the college boys Will de-
liver their orations and then dance,
and the girls will recite and than re
oeive. And the sun shines out SO
brightly that 1t may be that the lady
doctor at the Normal will recall her
order forbidding the wearing of even
Ing dresses. The girls were all in
surgsnts as soon as the order was
made known.
Rev. W. F.. Hill, pastor of the Pres
esterian church. left to-day for the
Hot Springs. where he goes to visit
his family which is staying there in
the interest of an invalid SON.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-22
STUBBORN FIRE
IN PUBLIC SCHOOL

Fire was discovered in one of the
rooms in cambridge Street school
Tuesday night about ESQ O'Clock and
the department responded In great
haste to the alarm. The fire origi-
mated in the class room OF Miss Clara
OiBrien on the west side of the
building and as a result of the prompt
and efficient work of the department
was confined TO the one room. The
damage will amount To- possibly $3.50
and is fully covered by insurance. The
origin OF the fire is unknown,
The fire will not interfere with the
sessions of the school, Miss 0'Brien's
room being the only one affected. She
win move her class into another room
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-22
MRS. ROGERS FUNERALs|
DEATH OF MR.. HOEX

The funeral of Mrs. Lennis v. RoG~S
ers. who died Monday morning at thN
residence Of her son-in-law, l.. tz*%
Minson, of S12 Maury street, took
place this afternoon at . o'clock fr0f1k
the Fulton Baptist church. The tnsa
terment WAS made in Oakwood cemA@R
terry.
Mrs. Rogers was sixty seven yeaFHl
old. and leaves two daughters, Mrs
Katie H. Muson, OF South Richmondvs
and Airs Lennis b. Loterzo, of Rich@
mond. and one son. henry M. ko6*3
ers Of Lithonia. Ga. 6
Patric Steven Itoey, of Chesterfieius
died at the Retreat for the SICK
Tuesday afternoon at o'clock in thp4
sixtieth year of his age, The funeraH
viii take place from the residences
Thursday morning at / o'clock ands
the interment win be in Maury cerl1H-
terry.
Mr.. Hoey is survived by his widows
/ Tho family formerly lived at McDonr
old. Pa, but moved to Chesterfield
several years ago.
Personal and Brief Mention.
Southside Is certainly observing tbs
/ national holiday and the city looks
like a country village on Sunday. The
streets are practically deserted. the
factories are closed. the banks are
not doing business and the postof1lcel
is observing Sunday regulations.
Postmaster Smith has received in-s
formation from Washington that his
office would be consolidated with tbs
Richmond Office and made a branch
station some time before July /. The
change was expected to take place
March /. 1911.
NJ q. Lacy. of Lynchburg, who has;
/ been in the Southside at the bedside.
+ of his father. :. r. Lacy, of 172Hs
/ buchanan street has returned han1e.s
/ 1t is not that thought that Mr.. Lacy
can survive his illness.
Miss Henrietta Schapiro. who ha4E
been i'll at the home of her sister. Mrs
Jacob Levy. OF 1898 Hull street. has
improved greatly. and will be out IN
a few days.
Mrs Annie Wilkes, of Norfolk. Win
has been visiting her sister, Mrs. HI
! G. PfeiHer, has returned home.
/ Mrs. William J, Carter and son
have returned to the Southside after
a visit to relatives in baltimore
The members of Hestia Conciavc,
, Improved Order of Heptasophs. will
meet tonight at o'clock In the Dp-.
oatur-street Methodist church to par
take of dinner given to the cons
!, clave.
The women OF the Decatur-Street
church Will serve nj Washington SUM
/ per this evening at the church. from
/ to 10 o'clock
Building Permits Granted.
Among the permits issued yester-
day BY Building Inspector Beck wera
. the following in the Southgitle
Standard Paper Company, to repair
brick warehouse on east side of Hull
street. between First and Canal
streets, 10 cost sf,sT5.
To l.. +. Ilman. To repair frame
dwelling at 51S West Tenth street.
to cost $3.50.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-22
.DENlERIIE IS AWARDED
FIRST GALL H0N0RS
WANTED TRANSPORTATION FUR.
NiSHEo IN ORDER THAT HE
MIGHT DEPOSIT IN POSTAL
BANK.

WASHINGTON, February 2e.-tirst
honors for brazenhess were to-day
awarded TO citizen of Denver, Col
orado, by Postmaster General Hitch :
cock. who declared that. "for una Iloy ed
gaii',~tiais' person is III class by him.
Self.
The remark was caused by the fol-
lowing letter:
Dear MIR. Postmaster General:
live in Denver, and | am informed that
the only postal savings bank In Colo
RADIO is in Leadsville, Knowing that
YOU want TO make "a go of these banks,
/ make the following proposition 10
you:
Il will deposit $500 in your bank at
Leadville 1t YOU, will pay my expenses
TO. and from that city"
The proposition was rejected and
the writer's name withheld
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-22
"A Variety Of w atches

director of the United States Office
of public roads: Vice President. w.
e.. Brown. president of the New York
Central lines; Treasurer, Lee Nc
Chung. treasurer Of the United States:
Chairman Of tho Board of Directors.
Louis Hill, president Of the Great
Northern railroad.
Directors: Louis iIill president Of
Great Northern railroad: l.. w. Page,
director United States Office of Pub
lie Roads; 3. +. Yoakum. chairma n
Frisco Lines: DR.. j.. l.. James, Presi-
dent University Of Illinois; James Nc
Rae, president Pennsylvania Railroad
Company; Bryan Lathrop. Lincoln
Park Commission, Chicago, Ill John
Goodell, editor Engineering Record (:
Walter Page, editor Worlds Work
Leonard Tufts president Capital High
way Association; Lafayette Young,
United States Senator from Iowa and
editor Des Moines Capital; w. c.
Brown, president New York Central
Lines; John A. Stewart, president In
ternational League for Highway I'm
provement; w w. Finley. president
Southern Railway Company: Joseph
w Jones, president Tour Club OF
America; James s. Harlan, Interstate
Commerce Commissioner: Lee Me
Chung, treasurer of the United States
A. g. Spaiding, member San Diego
/ Highway Commission: Robert p
Hooper. president American Automo-
bile Association; Clarence Wilson
/ United States District Attorney, WaAh-
! ington, l.. c.; Alfred Noble, past pres
ident American Society of Civil Engi-
neers; George C. Diehl. chairman
Good Roads Board. American Auto
mobile Association.
! Every governor of the United States
will be asked 10 send a delegation IL
the meeting and representatives OF
goud road associations throughout tbs
country will he present
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-22
QUARANTINE OFFICER
FOR NORFOLK PORT

Governor Mann has appointed DE-
Frank II. Hancock. of Norfolk. to IN
quarantine officer of that district t0N
succeed Or. Z. $ Sehenck, who resigns
ed last year.
Newport News abolished the State
quarantine officers because the UniteGH
States conducts a quarantine for linn
port, and having State officer sur
jects the boats to two inspections md
double costs, in addition TO the delay
The disseminating of the State quar-
antine Off O at Newport News Win
give that city "A decided adrantaE6a
over Norfolk. il Is said. iii
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-22
FARMERS RIDE. FREE N
TO INSTITUTE MEETINGS

Farmers who desire TO attend the
institutes Oh the line of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railway and can ar
range to travel on the institute train
will be carried free to the meetings.
The order has just been issued by the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Com
pany. and notice given To Commits
sioner of Agriculture Koiner.
This does not mean thar passengers
will be taken free on tho regular
trains. A farmer can go to the meet
ing on the institute train free. but
will have to pay his fare back on reg
ular train.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-22
LESS MONEY SHE HAS
MORE HAIR SHE WEARS

LANSING. MICH, Feb. a.
society girls here to-day are TAX
ing nm invoice Of the contents OF
their purses and the amount of
false hair they wear rs = result
Of a spaech here last night by
Governor Osborn.
THO less money q girl has
nowadays" said the governor.
the moro hair she will put ON
In the form of puffs, curis and
waves. II Is unsanitary and UNI
healthy. Nowadays YOU can guage
the social stratum to which
girl belongs by the amount Of
false hair she wears"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-22
APPEAL FOR AID FOR
FAMINE SUFFERERS

WASHINGTON. Feb aa.--An ur-
gent appeal for aid for Chinese
famine sufferers was sent out by the
American Red Cross to- day. saying:
Recent adyices from China indi-
cate that conditions In the famine dis
trict are as bad as have been rumored
and are growing worse as days 60 by,
Two and a half million Chinese viii
die for the want of bread II assistance
is not rendered Immediately. This
number comprises nearly the entire
population Of the northern part of the
provinces of kiang-Su and Anhui"