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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-26
INITIATING A NEW LEGISLATOR.

1t required a week, but one after
noon Mr.. Policy started ON a difficult
dark and dusty climb to the dome
where Mr.. Rutabager had told him,
rainroats and rubber boots were given
out to statesmen.
Mr.. Polley's first week had been
one Of adventure on high mountain
When kindly river district had cleo
ted the awkward young lawyer to the
legislature, he felt the exultation and
patriotism and of a pure and graft
fled ambition. The election returns
had suffused his prospects with a
rosy glow, and Mr.. PiIley walked in
to am enchanted land of fame. But
his imagination, warm as 1t was, had
not encompassed the realities Of
craftsmanship. They surpassed his
dreams.
He was timid and embarrassed when
the older members took notice Of
him, but the possibility that he might
win their friendship and respect was
alluring. He had received from an
indulgent state an allowance Of $50
for stationery. He also had been
given a box containing a fountain pen
a hair brush, a penknife, a whisk-
broom, a package Of pencils, a box
of pens, two erasers, three pads of
yellow paper and four pads of white
paper.
He was prepared to believe amy ex-
travagance possible. He might die
tate his letters to a stenographer If
he could persuade one that his affairs
we've important enough to interfere
with hers. The privileges Of states
manship seemed BabyloMsh.
Mr. Malloy called attention to the
TACT that Mr.. Rutabager and other
statesmen had raincOats and asked
Il Mr.. Policy had drawn his, Mr..
Policy felt his cheeks flush as he con-
'essed that he had not. Mr.. Malloy |
that Mr.. Policy could not |
afford to neglect his standing and
his reputation by permitting some ras-
ally clerk in the requsitiou depart
nent to take his property and make !
port of him.
To Mr.. Polley's dmid and worried
inquiries Mr.. Malloy relied that Ger
ain nipceties Of procedure were re-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-26
PROGRESS CLUB.

The Progress Club met at Mrs.
Laura Townships Monday afternoon.
The following program was given on
the Newcomes:
Pendennis and Lawa-Mrs. R. H.
Moses.
Cleve Newcome-Mrs.M cMuLlen.
Oomedy-
Ethel-Mns. l. Moses.
Cleve-Mra McMu1en.
Madame De FIorac-Mrs Brtnkman
Etha MeHcOpeTMra L Moses
Vocal SoaoALand o the LAaEBan-
% sones-Mr. Chaa TownsAey.
Adjourned to meet with Miss Tay-
lOr II the weather Is pleasant. Il not,
with Mrs. F. v. Russell
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-26
HOW THEY FEED EN-
IN. CLOUD COUNTY.

Conner Davies motor car broke
down while he was several miles out
from Concordia the other day and the
good housewife near whose place the
car was stalled insisted upon getting
him and the other occupants Of the
car a cup of tea and bite to eat.
Mr.. Davies writes:
I'VE protested against so much
trouble ON our behalf, and she pro
tested there wasn't going to be much
to it, as she said she hadn't nothing
much in the house, ETC., and We be-
liege she really meant 1t. That's the
thing that amuses us-'nothing to
eat YOU know, and inside Of twenty
minutes the whole party of five were
seated at a we'll furnished table, with
nothing to eat in the way Of hot
home made sausage, hot potato pat
ties, fine light bread, tea and cream,
canned peaches, apple butter and the
Lord knows how much more such
truck, enough to cali it a banquet for
town folks. Now we have asked Mr..
and Mrs. WilIars TO visit us when
they come to town and We are going
to show them what town folks call
light luncheon There'n be light
bread sandwiches, cut cater-colnered,
with just about enough ham between
to bait a fishhook. There'll be anoth-
er course on small plates whit pic
tures Of flowers around the border,
with a little yellow dob OF some
thing on a lettuce Leaf on them.
Then Well have spoonful OF some
sort of frozen stuff, served in hand
painted dishes, standing on queer lit
tie legs, and then will follow spoon
full of coffee, as an excuse to parade
our souvenir spOOns-the light lunch
con will be over, and our friends will
still be hungry. There's an awful lot
OF difference between "a bite to eat
in the country and "a light luncheon
in town"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-26
quined and advised him to consult
NJ. n,,4.A.-..

qured and advised him to consult
Mr.. Rutabager.' - :
Mr.. Policy did 50, with apologies 70
his boldness. Mt. Rutabager seeming.
y was not pleased that Mr.. Malloy
should have referred the young mem.
Der TO him, but, as Mr. Policy g con.
fusion grew painful consented gr1dg.
ingly to act in the matter az his
friend. He explained that the de.
tributiou Of raincoats and rubber
boots was made with secrecy, not be
cause it was wrong, but because the
Secretary Of State so frequently was
criticized for the extravaganza Of q
legislative session
I'VE don't like to give the report.
ers a chance to roast u.s." said Mr..
Ruabager. You go up in the dome
Of the statehOuse tomorrow afternoon
and wait. I'll fix this up for you It's
long, dusty and dark climb and it's
nonsense to send a man up there,
but the secretary makes us do IT,"
Mr.. Policy repOSed his faith In
Providence and Mr.. Rutabager. The
following afternoon he made his way
timidly into the dome.-Chfford S,
Raymond in the American Magazine.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-26
WASHINGTON NEWS.

Clyde H. TaNenuer, Special Washing
ton Correspondent.
Washington, April 22.-The rail-
roads have inaugurated a campaign I
Increase freight rates over territory
comprising half OF the United States
which will still increase the cost of
diving to everyone.
Two years ago the interstate COM
meTce commission refused to allow
the roads. to increase their rates. Nov
these same roads, through indirec-
don and by piecemeal, are trying to
accomplish the very thing the CON-
mission told. them they could not do
AS part of their strategy the roads
have filed with the commission a
new. classification Of freightS-that
Is, they have submitted a plan where
by certain articles of one class. on
which a certain rate is allowed, have
been. jumped into a class above,
carrying higher rate. All told, more
than 1,4O0 articles have been thus
reclassified, and if the commission
permits this arrangement to go into
effect the people will simply have to
pay more to have these articles haul
ed, because whenever a freight rate
is increased the retailer must add
the amount Of the increase to the
retail price of the article. The pro
posed increases range from ten to
three hundred per cent.
The roads we've careful to reduce
the rates ON a certain number Of ar
dcles, apparently for the purpose of
detracting attention from the many
increases. The state railroad com.
missions Of Is states have united in
a protest against the new classified
ton, pointing out that the proposed
Increases ane none than so per cent
in excess Of reductions, and charg-
ing that the neclaSGitication plan is
simply a subterfuee to get Though a
big increase In rates.
The public has no objection 10 the
railroads paying increased wages to
its wOCkmen but welcome such in.
creasea The public has no objection
to the railroads making a good, gem
erous rate Of interest On money in
vested In rainoad properties. The
public does not wish to see the rail-
roads hampeued In amy way, because
they are the arteries Of commerce OF
the nation But the public does OBJ
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-26
A. & A. DRUG STORE IMPROVES,

The A. & A. drug store is remodel
ing. The north wall of the room is
being taken out, and more space will
be added. A new 1S-foot soda foun-
tain will be placed ON the north side
of the store. and am entire new set
Of fixtures will be installed.
The A. & A. drug store was start,
ed in Hutchinson in 1885 in a build,
ing across the street from the pres.
ent location. The company now has
eight stores Two are in Hutchin-
son, and the others are at Sterling,
Great Bend, Larned, st. Johns, Stat.
ford and Kinsey.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-26
HARDWARE STOCK.

l.. B. Wilcox, the busy implement
man, has added considerable space
to the room occupied as am office,
and is putting in a stock Of shelf
hardware, intending in time to in
crease the same until he will have a
complete stock. John" has always
attended strictly to his knitting,
made a success Of his undertakings,
and will doubtless build up a good
trade in the new line.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-26
OSCARS PLACE.

Oscar Clink has about completed
the remodeling Of his restaurant ON
lower Main street, and has one Of
the incest little places in the city.
His long Suit is short orders, and
when you call on him you can depend
on being we'll treated and well fed.
He win be glad to receive a share of
your business,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-26
FOR SHERIFF.

hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the Democratic nomination
for the office of Sheriff of Barton
county, subject to the will of the voter
as expressed in the primary election
to be held next August.
C. NJ. OLIPHANT,
/, Independent Township.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-26
WHAT DELAWARE MIGHT HAVE
DONE.

The State Of Delaware is getting a
lesson IN poad building. The Legisla-
tTe at its last session, granted to
T. Coleman dupont, Republican boss
Of the state, the right 10 construct a
highway 200 feet wide throughout the
length Of the state. Mr.. DUPONT has
agreed 10 pay all expenses and to
make the road free TO ordinary ira
vel. He has been given the privilege
Of using the states right to condemn
property wherever necessary and Is
empowered 10 lay out the route as
may seem best to him. The estimat-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-26
FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY.

! hereby announce myself as cam
dLdate for the Democratn nomination
cE the efffce Of County Attorney OF
Barton county, subject to the will Of
the voters as expressed in the pri-
mary election to be held neat August.
R. ]. McMULEN.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-26

AL Johnson this week removed his
restaurant to the building at the COT.
ner of Main and Ellinwood streets.
The Hawkins suitatorium Is occupy
ing the room vacated by him.
Mrs. VI. Z. Hibbs Of Oklahoma,
was here last week for a visit with
her sister, Mrs. A. l.. Sellers. They
Left Saturday for a visit with relaa
tives at Little River.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-26
FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY.

At the solicitation Of my many
friends hereby consent to announce
myself as a candidate for the nomina-
ton for county attorney on the DEM
ocratic ticket, subject to the Demo
cratic voters In the August primary
CHAS. l. CARROLL.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-26
FOR SHERIFF.

/ hereby announce myself as a cam
dldate for the nomination for sheriff
0 Barton county, Kansas, subject to
the decision II the voters at the Dem
ocratic primary next August.
JNO. W. DALEY.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-26
FOR SHERIFF..

hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the nomination for sheriff
Of Barton county, subject to the de-
cisiOu Of the democratic primaries in
August. JOE H. KING.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-26

John Casey was over from claflin
Sunday, the guest Of Mrs. James Dali
EEL Mrs. Casey had been here for
several days previously, visiting her
mother and othera
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-26

Napoleon could not come back, jim
Jafries could not come back, Battling
Nelson could not come back, and at.
ter the November election there will
be another in the can 't-come-back
list.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-26

Talking about come backs" who
wants to come back" anyway?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-06-29

Offcial statement OF the financial condition
of the Wa-keeney State bank at Wa-Keeney.
state of Kansas. at the close of business on
the 18th day of June, 1912.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-06-29

A license was issued late Monday
evening which authorized the mar
riage of J. Christensen and Miss Hat
tie E. Downie both of Collyer.
For Sale-Good secondhand Deer
ing header, cheap. E. E. Pearl, on
John Riddig farm, south of town.
Fer Sale-Six year old mare, sound,
broke single or double; price $500.
Also yearling colt, well bred; price
$500. Time or cash, See Fred
Rensmeyer-
When your child has whooping
cough be careful to keep the cough
loose and expectoration easy by
giving Chamberlain Cough Remedy
as may be required. This remedy
will also qualify the tough mucous
and make it easier to expectorate
1t has been used successfully in many
epidemics and is safe and sure For
sale by all dealers
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-06-29

Brooklyn. N. Y.
June 2.-P a 5 t o T
Russell addressed
a large audience
again in the Acad-
envy of Music His
topic was. THE
Fall of NJ Y s { j C
Babylon" His text:
"Mene. Nene. Tekel,
UphGrsin weighed
in the balances and
found wanting
dan. V. %, 27D In
brief he said
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-06-29
G. T. and L. H. Galloway
OWNERS

Read the three bank state
ments in this issue.
Billy Beardwell aud mother
were county seat visitors tn e
first of the week.
Don't forget to attend Henry
Staatz's big horse sale this Sat
urday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Bell
are the proud parents of son
born last Sunday.
If you want ice cream for the
Fourth order now from @. Owen
at the 0. K. Prices right.
Get up early and go to the Mil
linery sale the morning of the
Fourth, at Trego store.
Mrs. E. S. Brown returned
from a visit with the S. A Orr
family, who live near Collyer.
Celebrate the Fourth at Wa
Keeney by buying one of those
dollar special hats at the Tregc
store.
Mrs. @. H. Erridge of Los An
geles arrived IN the city Thurs
day night ard is visiting at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. T. B
Hays
o. R. Enix is out blowing for
J. W. Phares this week If tn {
tobacco proposition holds out Mr.
Enix will get the job done, if not
look out for him any day coming
back to town for supply of the
weed that cheers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-06-29
Notice

Wa-Keeney, Kan, June 20, 1912.
To whom it may concern:
Notice is hereby given that / will
not be responsible for any debts con-
tracted or incurred on or after the
above date by the firm af Owen &
Redding. G. r. OWEN.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-06-29

State OF Kansas, County OF Trego, SIS.
1, Chase T. Wilson, cashier of said bank, do
Solemnly swear that the above statement is
true; that said bank has no liabilities, and is
not indOrSer on any note obligation other
than shown on the above statement. to the
best OF my knowledge and belief. So help
me God. Chase T. Wilson,
Cashier.
SubASribed and sworn to before me this
20th day of June, 1912.
Attest: Celia K. Cutler,
lSea1I Notary Public.
Commission expires on the 25th day OF Novem-
Der. 1915.
r. c. Wilson
A p. HinShaw
E. D. Neff
j. W. Marquand
l. T. Purcell =
Directors.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-06-29
Weather Report

Maximum and minimum tempera-
ture according to the government
thermometer at Wa-Keeney for the
week ending Wednesday noon.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-06-29

Oficial statement of the financial condition
OF The Ogallah State Bank at Ogallah. state
of Kansas, at the close of business on the
18th day of June, 1912.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-06-29
HILDEGO

Certificate No. 4142
This is to certify that the pedigree
of the pure bred stallion known as
Hidelgo, 52657, (735.D, owned by
Ernst MuSSemann of Wa Keeney, has
been examined and found to be cor
Fectly and duly recorded in the Stud
Books of the American Breeders and
Importers Percheron Registry Com
pany.
Issued at Manhattan, Mansas,
A pril ?, 1910
Ed. H. Webster,
Dean of Agriculture, Manhattan,
Kansas.
HideIgo will make the season of
1912 at StaatZ' Livery barn in Wa
Keeney.
Terms $500 to insure colt to
stand and suck; mares disposed of or
removed from the neighborhood will
be considered with foal and owner
must pay service fee; mare and colt
will stand good for service of the
horse; care will be taken to prevent
accidents but will not be responsible
should any occur.
Ernst Mussemann, Owner
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-06-29

We had three-fourths of an inch of
rain here last Saturday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-06-29
MYSTIC BABYLON
AND HER DAUGHTERS
Weighed In the Balances and
Found Wanting,

Pastor Russell Explains the Double
Significance of the Word Babylon"
Protestant Denominations Born I'm
der~the Intoxicating Influence of False
Theories-Misuse of "Golden Cup"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-15

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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-05-30
|METHOD|sTs CLOSE
QUAD RENN|AL
CONFERENCE
For Four More Years ''Dust to
Dust'' Remains in Burial
Service; Work Causes Clock
to Stop for Hour.
(By Morning Journal Special Leased Wlre.)
Minnaanolis MINI, MAY 29.--With

(By Morning Journal Special Leased Wlre.)
Minneapolis, MINI. May 29.--With
the pronouncing OF the Episcopal
benediction today by the Rev. Bishop
Warren, the centennial quadrennial
conference of the Methodist Episcopal
church came to close. 1t was Bishop
Warren's last appearance as presiding
officer.
Although the conference was sched-
uled to adjourn sine die at | O'Clock
this afternoon, press of work caused
the turning back of the clock hands
and It was not until after 2 o'clock
that the final roll call was begun.
During the morning session mea-
sure after measure was put through
by the delegates. the one question
which caused such a furore at the
session last night--that referring to
a revision OF the church ritual-being
evaded by the authorization or IA COM
mittee to prepare a report to be read
In 1916.
The conferences last act was the
approval of the amendment to the
constitution of the bishop of race''
clause. The clause was favored by the
episcopacy committee and aftei long
debate was adopted by vote OF $40
to 452.
This was not q two-thrds vote. but
was sufficient, II was decided, to refer
the question for approval to the an
nual lay conferences OF the next four
years. and to bring II up In 1916 for
final action.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-05-30
John 7. Lanihan Told Of Money
Being Raised by Lawyers for
Purpose of Giving Defendant
Outing in Europe.
CORPORATION COUNSEL
CONSULTED BY COURT
Evidence Introduced to Show
Opportunity Was Given Liti-
gants to Explain or Contra
dict Former Statements.

tBy Morning journal nD~csal Leased W1re.l
Washington, May 29.-Members of
the bar who practiced before Judge
Robert w. Archibald, of the court of
commerce, when he was United States
district judge at Scranton, Pa, con-
tributed to fund for a vacation trip
to Europe for the judge, according a
testimony given the house committee
on judiciary today by John T. Lani-
han, of Wilkesbarre, former nem-
Der Of congress. Mr.. Lanihan con-
tributed $40 or $25, he could not re-
member which, at the solicitation of
E. w. Searle, clerk of Judge Arch
bald's court.
That Judge Archibald received the
money, Mr.. Lanihan was convinced.
He said he received letter from the
judge in Europe, thanking him for his
contribution.
Another phase of the inquiry was
Louisville, KY, counsel for the Louis-
Vile & Nashville railroad. Mr.. Bruce
produced letters which showed that
Judge Archibald sought information
from the attorney and permitted him
to file what was conceded to be an
additional brief" after an important
case had been submitted to the court
for decision and to Judge Archibald
for the written opinion.
Mr.. Bruce read letter from Judge
Archibald asking him 10 see {. u.
Compton, traffic manager of the
Louisville & Nashville. and get fnon
him what he meant by an answer he
had made in his testimony to COM
missioner.
Judge Archbald's letter pointed out
conform with the text of the testi-
mony.
Mr.. Bruce also read his letter of
reply to Judge Archibald containing
a statement by Mr.. Compton which
said he was enormously reported, and
that his answer should be directly OPP
posite to that contained in the record.
Later, Judge Archibald wrote Mr..
Bruce from Florida, where he was
sojourning on a house boat, and asked
for an amplification of a statement
contained in the Louisville & Nasn-
vile brief which seemed at variance
with the testimony Mr.. Bruce re-
piled with 1000 word letter. with
the judges questions and answers TO
each in detail.
Mr.. Bruce said he had known
judges who had consulted counsel be-
fore.
was this not an unusual proceed
ing?" asked Mr. Webb.
Il think 1t was unusual" answered
the railroad attorney.
Albert H. Walker, an attorney,
testified to his part in the proceedings
in New York when Judge Archibald
accepted the contender note pleas II
officials of the so-called wire trust
and fined each of them $1,000.
Mr.. Walker said he had written 70
Judge Archibald warning him against
such small fines for big offenders. He
also said he declined appointment 2s
an attorney to institute Impeachment
proceedings against Judge Archibald
at that time.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-05-30
MONTANA DEMOCRATS
INSTRUCT FOR CLARK.

Butte, Mont. May 29.-The demo-
Gratis of Montana in convention today
endorsed the candidacy of Champ
Clark and elected eight delegates ana
eight alternates instructed to vote for
him in the national convention az
long as the majority of the delegation
believes he has a chance to secure the
presidential nomination.
The platform, which was adopted,
unanimously endorsed the democra-
tic house on its Legislative record,
warmly commended the record of
Speaker Clark, Governor Norris ana
Senator Henry l.. Meyers; reaffirmed
the Denver platform; referred to the
struggle between President Taft and
Theodore Roosevelt as a disgraceful
episode in which the dignity of the
high office had been dragged In the
dirt, and condemned the government
policy on irrigation and public lands
with special reference to the New
lands bill.
Not once was the progress of the
ball of harmony. started rolling with
the selection of X. II. Purcell as tenn
porary chairman, checked and the
convention adjourned with a volley
of cheers for Clark.
The Wilson delegates were in a
hopeless minority and fought only
for an uninstructed delegation.
J. Bruce Cramer was reelected
national committeeman.