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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-09-20
MARKET REPORT.

Kansas City Stock Yards, Sept. Is.
The cattle market quickly reversed
itself last week after Monday, as
many shippers quit loading when they
heard about the big run Monday,
thus cutting down the run the bal
ance of the week. All of the loss Of
Monday was put back, and in the
case Of heiNes, calves, quarantine
cattle, and stockers and feeders the
week closed with small net gain.
The feature of the week was the
heavy buying of stock and feeding
cattle, total shipments of those class
es to the country amounting to 3d.
$40 head. The previous week q, 900
cattle went to the country, and a
year ago same week $4,000. Rains
in Kansas and Oklahoma last week
put a stop 10 forced shipments from
dry localities, and estimates for to-
days supply were modest, and we're
borne out by the moderate run of
$4,000 head here today. Other mar
kets report lower prices today, but
there was ample demand here for ev-
erything at steady to strong prices.
Cows, heffers and calves are a little
higher today, and stockers ard feed
ers are up 10 cents, which puts the
latter fully half a dollar above last
Monday. The experience of the last
week shows that there is no exces-
sive supply of cattle bearing on the
market this fall. Nothing prime is
here today, though strictly fancy
beeves would bring around 5000.
Native pasture steers sold at $500
tc SOTO today, quarantine steers
$4.25 to $3.50, Colorado and Western
beef steers 1915 to 500, native and
Western grass COWS and heifers 1875
to $500, top vea,s 1925. Run of
guarantees today so cars, and of
Colorado and Westerns 40 cars.
The four thousand hogs that came
in today averaged steady. An order
buyer paid the top, $S.S7 ~, for a
load that exactly suited, but bulk of
sales ranged from $40 to $3.50.
Run of sheep and lambs today H..
600, market steady, at about a quar-.
ter above a week ago, top lambs
$40, feeding lambs $685. to s6.25,
range wethers around $4.S5, year.
lings $3.50.
J. A. RICKART,
Market Correspondent.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-09-20
A LONG WAIT.

Say" asked an old lady at a ru-
raj railroad station, what time is
there a train to Boston,"
TSix-thirty," replied the baggage.
smasher sharply.
"What?" exclaimed the old lady,
who was somewhat deaf.
"Six-thirty," repeated the man Of
wrath, as he hurried away.
Not being satisfied with the infor.
nation received, she approached the
ticket agent and asked him the same
question.
There's a train at hak-pat six
ma'am," replied the man politely.
"That'n do very WELL" said the
old lady. Il Just asked that lido
down the platform, an he said mex
Thursday"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-09-20
CHAPTER XIII.
Not 4 chssrful nutlnok

Not q NneerIuI OUTLOOK.
George, his brain in tumult, a fierce
ugerish courage giving fictitious
strength to his body. staggered toward
her. 1t was a mad dream, a mirage
OF his. own disordered thoughts. For
tune there? 1t was not believable.
What place had she in this tangled
web? He ran his fingers into his hair,
gripped, and pulled. If 1t was dream
the pain did not waken him; Fortune
sat there still. Through what ter.
rors might she not have passed the
preceding night? Alone in the desert,
without any Of those conveniences
which are to women as necessary as
the air they breathe! He tried to run,
but his feet sank too deeply in the
pale sand; he could only plod. He
must touch her or hear her voice;
otherwise he stood upon the brink Of
madness. There was no doubt in his
mind now; he loved her, loved her as
deeply and passionately as any sto-
ried knight loved his lady; loved her
without thought of reward, unselfish-
ly, with great and tender pity, for I'M
consciously he saw that she, like he,
was all alone, not only here in the
desert, but along the highways where
men set up their dwellings.
Mahomed, having an eye upon all
things, though apparently seeing only
that which was under his immediate
concern, saw the young mans inten-
ton, and more, read the secret in his
face. He was infinitely amused.
There were two Of them, so 1t seemed.
Quietly he slipped in between George
and the girl, and his movement freed
Georges mind of its bewilderment.
unhesitatingly, he flung himself upon
the Arab, striving to reach the lean,
brown throat. Mahomed, strong and
unwearied, having no hand in the &C
tual warfare, thrust George back so
vigorously that the young man lost
his balance and fell prone upon the
sand. He was so weak that the fall
stunned him. Mahomed stepped for
ward, doubtless with the generous i'm.
pulse to prove that in the matter of
kicks he desired to show no partial.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-09-20
NEW IDEAS IN COOKING AND EN-.
PERTAINING.
Market Correspondent.

Housewives who have not yet dis
covered the Peoples Institute of
Domestic Economy" in the Chicago
Sunday Record-Herald will thank us
for calling their attention to it. 1t
is perfect mine of new and help
full ideas in every branch of the great
art of homemaking. The Record-Her.
aid has had the happy idea of unit
ing the services of half a hundred ex
perts on cookery, household manage
ment, food purity, etc., all in this
one Institute filling full page
every Sunday. The recipes and
menus alone are worth the price of
the paper, to say nothing of the sign
ef articles and The Housekeeper's
Council Table" Feminine readers Of
the Sunday Record-Herald are en-
thmastic in praise of the new and
practical ideas furnished in this de-
partment.
In this connection it is only fair
to mention Dame Curtsey's Novel.
ties in Entertainment" a well estab.
lished feature which has long been
hailed with joy by hostesses in searct
of new ideas. Dame Curtsey, whose
real name is Bllye Howell Glover,
has a genius for inventing fresh
schemes for decorations, menus
games and all the details that lend
zest to dinners and entertainments
She also answers questions On Ell
/ quette and all similar themes or
(which reliable information is so of.
! ten sought vainly by women.
Every Sunday there is also a beau
tlfM embroidery pattern, full size
ready for use. When we add that tn.
Sunday Magazine of the Chicago Re
cord-Herald is full of good stories
and pictures, it is easy to see WIN
that Sunday newspaper is preferred
to all others by most women.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-09-20

Many ills come from impure blood.
Can't have pure blood with faulty dr.
gestiOu, lazy liver and sluggish bow.
els. Burdock Blood Bitters is recon-
mended for Strengthening stomach,
bowels and liver and purifying the
blood.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-09-20

Everybody's friend-Dr. Thomas
Eclectic Oil, the greatest household
remedy for tOOthache, earache, sore
throat, cuts, bruises, scalds. Sold at
all drug stores. 25c and SOC.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-09-20
BIC BARGAIN.

Improved $50 acres. 5 miles from
Dodge City $500. Write NJ. R,
thinner, Dodge City, Kans. Phone
25n, 28-4t.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-30
THE MusKRAT INDUSTRY
The Most,'Important Fur Industry Of
North America

1t is not generally known that the
muSkrat is the most important fur
bearing animal of North America.
In one year alone (191O $500, 600
muskrat skins were put upon the
market, realizing to the trappers a
sum approxiamting 81, 700, 900. A
large percentage of the muskrat catch
is furnished by the tidewater regions
of Maryland, Delaware and New
Jresey. In Dorchester County, Md. =,
the marshes are usually leased to the
trappers for half the value of the
catch. In that county some 250, 00C
skins are taken annually. Not only
the fur of the muskrat is used, but
the meat also, which finds a local
consumption, and is shipped to Balti-
more, Wilmington and other cities.
1t is surprised to learn that the
financial return exceeds that of the
large oyster industry of the same
region. The fur of the black muskrat
commands the highest price and il
Dorchester County some of the mar
shes yield fully half of this variety
Smyrna times., 1912-10-30
Yeaemen Fire on Citizens.

Four burglars blew open the post
office safe at BirdsboroS near Read
ing, Pa, and escaped without securing
any plunder, alter desperate battit
with citizens, who were armed with
shotguns.
Mrs. E. t. Mohr, who lives nearby
was awakened by a crash of glass,
and her husband, on going downstairs
heard a loud explosion. Neigbors
were. summoned with guns, and as
they assembled four men leaped form
the postOfice window and ran away
The citizens opened fire and the
yeggmen re uIned the fire with revol
vers till every resident in the borougt
had been awakened by the rattle ol
the conflict
Harvey Brirley, the postmaster, /!
i'll with typhoid fever, and the Office
was in charge of two girls.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-30

E. A. Gerry, 80 Bellevue street,
Lowell. Mass, Express messenger for
the American Express Co., say
"The constant jolting on trains is
very hard or the kidneys, as all rail
road men know. l suffered a kidney
breakdown which did not mend under
the most skillful treatment. l had q
dull pain over my hips and back
so severe at times could hardly work.
l started using Foley Kidney Pills anC
right here l say that there is nothing
equals them for prompt and lasting
relief. arm glad to say that nov
am a strong well man and recon
mend Foley Kidney Pills. - For sal'
by all druggists.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-30

For the besr lob Printing come
the Smyrna FINES Office.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-30

The town of Centerville, Md, has
taken over the control OF, the electric
light plant, the company making the
transfer this week. The price paid
was SO, 25O.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-30
-rhe Poppy.

The poppy throughout the east is an
emblem of delth. In many parts of
India this flower is planted upon
graves and in cemeteries. Whether or
not the idea was suggested by the
poisonous character of the juice is un-
certain. 1t is believed that the poppy
was known as a funeral plant to the
ancient Egyptinns. for upon the tOmbs
opened by Bel2oni there appeared rep
reservations of plants which were evi-
IDENTIFY intended for poppies.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-30

The woman who considers her health
won't tempt fate by standing for hours over
a steaming tub, opening the pores in her
chest and neck (the very place where grip
and pneumonia strike) and then going right
out in the cold to hang the clothes on the
line
No need. Wash the Fels-Naptha way
in cool or lukewarm water. No steam; no
hot water; 10 nauSeouS OdorS.
1t saves money and doctor bills, and
keeps hands and face clear and smooth in
stead Of chapped and blotchy.
Washing the Fels-Naptha way, docs
away with the back-breaking drudgery Of
wash-day. No hard rubbing.
Fels-Naptha dissolves the d.; makes
the clothes look loe cleaner and fresner
than you could ever get them by Lc:4Ag
and rubbing.
Clothes last longer, too--washcd with
Fels-Naptha There is no boiling to weaken
the fabric and no hard rubbingto wear it to
shreds. Dc your next wash the Fcls-Naptha
way. You will be all through in one-haf
the time and with one-tenth the effort.
Follow the directions on the red and
green wrapper. Use any time of the year.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-30

The goose that laid the golden egg
is a back number when compared to
the American hen with her annual
output worth So, 600, 600, 600.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-30

A. M. Mason, a farmer living near
Canaan, Maine, says: Foley Kidney
Pills have entirely cured me of sciatic
rheumatism caused by uric acid in my
blood. 1t has also removed numerous
black specks that were continually
before my eyes. l am only too glad
to say good word for Foley Kidney
Pills" For sale by all druggists.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-30
Unworthy.

A woman lately wrote an editor of
the personal columns and said:
81 have lost three husbands and now
have an offer OF fourth. Shall l ac-
cept him.
The reply came. IF you have lost
three husbands 4 should say you are
too careless II, be trusted with a
fourth."-H Harpers Magazine.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-30
Another Fatal Accident with
SCaldinS Wash Water.

Amty Drudge-"Oh! Mrs. Happydays. Here's another
child scaded to death Too bad. And just to think,
that could have been avoided if the mother had only
washed with Fels-Naptha soap in the Fels-Naptha
way-with cool lukewarm water. Criminal
negligence call t!''
Smyrna times., 1912-10-30

Mrs. H. ]. Snyder, so Baxter
street, Rutlani, VT, says: 81
suffered with weak kidneys and had a
severe pain acroiis my back and was SO
sore and stiff it was hard work to
get up in the morning. ! was advised
to take Foley Kidney Pills, and in
just few days time the pain left my
back and the sireness and stiffness
went away also and ! have felt like
myself again. ! gladly recommend
Foley Kidney Pills to all who have
kidney trouble. For sale by al
druggists.
For the besr lob Printing come Z
Smyrna times., 1912-10-30
FOR SALE

Farm % miles from Clayton, 230 acres
tillable, 20 in good timber, II acres in grape
vineyard. Apple and pear orchards. Easy
terms.
Apply to
JOSEPH II. JEFFERSON
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-30

Probably tle illness of no child in
the world is fraught with so much
political significance as is that of the
eight-year-old czarevitch, and his death
eventually might lead to an upheaval
in Russia that would shake the Ro-
manoff dynasty from it's throne.
The Grand Duke Alexis, who was
born at Peterhof, July 80, 1904, is the
only direct heir to the throne, al.
though the czar has four other chill
dren, all girls. The birth of son was
hailed with Joy by the czar and by
many Russians, who looked upon it as
cementing the czar and the people
and as insuring a peaceful success or
to the throne when the emperor should
die.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-30
Cars Heir Seriously m.

The czarevitch, the Grand Duke
Alexis, Leir TO the throne of all the
Russians, is seriously i'll at the i'm
perial hun~ing lodge of Spala, Russian
Poland, as the result of an accident
which occurred on Oct. 15.
The czare Ji;Ch then sustained al
injury on the left side which caused
no anx x.ety until Sunday evening
when his temperature rose suddenl.
to 101.6. This decreased somewhat
but rose again to 1929.
Several court physicians are in al
tendance On the young prince, who i
only eight years old.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-08

and ribs protecting the heart were
broken. The fracture Of the skull was
alone sufficient to cause instant death.
There were no witnesses to the acct.
dent. the night being very dark, and a
light. misty rain was falling Ballou
was last seen riding on the side of the
box car with his lantern in one hand.
by Switchman Bates, who was on the
engine. When the car was switched
to the house track Ballou's lantern
was not to be seen. and the other MEM
bers Of the switch crew, on walking
back down the track to Investigate.
found him lying beside the track dead
"Ballou was employed until recently
in the Boise yards, when he was trans
ferred to Nampa. He and his wife lived
on a suburban tract a few miles south
Of Boise on the mesa. Besides his wife
he is survived by three sisters, who re-
side at Nevada, Iowa. Ballou had no
children. He was Mason and MEM
Der of the Railway Conductors order.
He was 40 years Of age"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-08
immrtAnt.

The acreage for the Western Grocer
Mills canning factory is now being
closed for the coming season. Mr..
Mossman, superintendent, will be at
the Let's Fletcher Company office all
day next Saturday, March 9. to close
up finally with those considering con-
tracing for produce this season.
Special-On account Of the high
prices ruling on canned tomatoes. all
contracts already booked and those
which are entered promptly will be
paid on basis of SO per ton instead Of
So, rs formerly. Here is the oppor
tunity for the man with small acreage
to realize large return from his land.
Even at the former IS basis tomatoes
have yielded over an average of five
years better net returns per acre than
any farm product of this section. 1t
will pay you to try tomatoes out this
year even II only IN a small acreage.
Western Grocer Mills.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-08
NEXT TUESDAY EVENING.
"1hs White Sister, Will % the At.
traction at the odoon.

"Ths White Sister, Will % the At.
traction at the Odeon.
In THE White Sister," one OF the
most stirring and successful OF mod
ern dramas, to be seen at the New
Odeon Tuesday evening, Cathrine
Countiss has fallen heir to Viola AL
LENS mantle, just as she did to that of
Margaret Anglin's when she gave such
pathetic and delightful personation
Of Helena Richie last season. Miss
Countiss has found in the white robed
nun OF Marion Crawford's romance
another of those sweet and womanly
roles so we'll suited to her personality
and her tear-compelling gifts. Stair g.
Havlin have given Miss Countiss Al
fine company and the original Liehler
& Co. scenic production, remarkable
achievement in picturesque. realistic
stage effect. Miss Countiss personates
lovable italian girl Of noble birth who
takes the veil, believing that her lover
has been killed in battle. His unex-
pected return precipitates a heart
moving situation. On the one hand,
the poor little nun Is beseiged by the
temptation to yield to her lovers i'm
portunities and renounce her vows.
But in her spiritual struggle, she Is
sustained by the counsel Of an old
prelate very beautiful and vivid
character. The play is tremendously
dramatic: 1t appeals strongly alike to
protestant and Catholic: it has the
high endorsement of church dignitaries
and shows an intimate knowledge OF
civil and ecclesiastical affairs in Rome.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-08
REV. Mr.. cADp,s, OF REFORMED
CHURCH, TO De FORMALLY
DECLARED PASTOR.
SERVICES IN CHARGE
OF OUTSIDE MINISTER'S
Rev. 3. X. Hoy, Of oss Moines, and
Rev. Mr.. Brorsr, Of Cedar Rapids, to
officiats-Work on Unfinished Base
msnt Of Church 10 Begun, Ready For
Early Completion.

The formal installation Of Rev. Mr..
Gaddis, as pastor Of Grace Reformed
church at Liscomb, A5will take place at
the Liscomb church next Tuesday eve
ming. The services will be& charge of
Rev. B. X. Hoy, Of DeSeMoines, and
Rev. Mr.. Bromer, OF Cedar Rapids. 1t
is expected that arrangements can be
made whereby the two visiting clergy
men may be prevailed upon to remain
in Liscomb for few days to assist in
the revival meetings that are now in
progress in the church.
Work On the unfinished basement OF
the church has been begun, prepare
tory to an early completion. The la
Dor itself has been donated by mem
hers of the church and congregation.
1t is expected to have the basement
rooms ready for use within few
weeks time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-08
The L.Plant Funeral.

The funeral OF George w. LaPlant
was very largely attended Thursday
afternoon from the residence. 212 East
state street The. services were in
charge of Rev. James MCGEE. pastor of
the Baptist church. The Odd Fellows
attended the service in a,.body. acted
as an escort to Riverside, and had
charge of the services at the grave.
Aside from the great many beautiful
flowers sent by relatives and friends
both in and out OF the city. were pieces
from the I.aPlant Tool Company, of
which Mr.. LaPlant was the head; the
Marshalltown Trowel Company. Ban
ner Lodge. No. 1913, I. Q. o. F.: Marshall
Lodge, No. 40. r. D.: Electrict Lodge.
No. 3s1. r. d.. and Marshall Tent, No.
%, X. o. T. NJ. The flower, bearers were
Mesdames William Everitt c. A. Mil
Ter. r. II. Howig, and"L. ]. Jarrett. The
pail bearers were Messrs. ]. G. and e.
L. wtffiams. P. c. AAH 9Th. Jones, ]. J.
Mcclure, and Elmer Peterson. With
the exception of Mr.. Peterson all Of the
pail bearers are members Of the La
Plant Tool Company -
Relatives in attendance at the funer-
al from a distance were Mr.. and Mrs.
E. w. Plant of Cedar Rapids; Mrs. j.
A. Stanton. Of springaeld, Mo; Mr..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-08
NO ONE WITNESSED DEATH.
Fatal Accident TO Victor Baliou Wa,
Not Seen -4v ANY One.

That the exact cause that led to the
death of Victor E. Ballou, the former
Iowa Central conductor Of this city. will
never be known, is shown by the Idaho
Daily Statesman, published at Boise.
Ballou was killed a few weeks ago at
Nampa, Idaho where he was employed
by the Oregon Short Line as a switch
man. The Statesman says Of Ballou's
Geath:
News was received in the city yes
terday- of the death of Victor Ballou,
an Oregon Short Line switchman,
formerly employed in Boise, who was
killed Saturday night while switching
in the Nampa yards. Ballou's body
vas found near the Nampa passenger
station, lying at one side Of the track.
He had evidently either fallen or been
knocked from the top of a box car. one
of string being switched by the
crew with which he was working. He
had been alive and well, working with
the crew, but fifteen minutes before
his lifeless body was found, and death
is thought to have been instantaneous.
1.-The switchman's skull was frac-
tured at it's base, there was severe
abrasion on the left side Of his head.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-08
Ba,ished For q
Year For Vagrancy

Percy Buchanan. young man who
was picked up by the police during the
night and charged with vagrancy be-
fore Mayor Jones this morning. was
given until Monday to arrange his at
fairs preparatory to departing from
the town for an absence OF one year.
Mayor Jones gave Buchanan this
chance to escape the penalty Of Il pro-
cess Of law by which the mayor pro-
poses to put Buchanan in Jail and keep
him there for six months.
There is such q provision in the
state laws for handling vasrancy cases.
This law requires that IL the magistrate
of a petit court certities to the clerk
of the district court the proceedings
held against person charged with be-
ing vagrant. that the judge of the
district court may sentence the person
accused to a term Of six months in the
county Jail.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-08
Propose, for coners.. er;dsss.

Sealed bids will be received by the
county auditor Of Marshall county.
Iowa, sup TO IL o'clock noon on the
first day Of April, 1912. for five con-
crete bridges. as follows: No. 322. sew
enty feet clear waterway: No. 407.
seventy feet clear waterway: No. 935,
1s0 feet clear waterway: No. LILO.
seventy feet clear waterway; No. 1913.
seventy feet clear waterway: In com
pliance with specifications now on file
in the office of the county auditor.
Specifications give the dimensions and
location Of the bridges. and provide
for the bidders viewing the different
bridges sites and filing plans with his
bid, in compliance with said specifica-
tions on file: certified check Is re-
CURED in an amount equal to 10 per
cent of the bid.
The board OF supervisors reserves the
right to reject any or all bids.
N. o. Keen. chairman board of su-
pervisors.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-08
BANQUET At STATE CENTER.
Cleo Chapter Of Eastern Star Has An
nual Social Affair.

nuai Social Affair.
Members Of Cleo Chapter. No. 303, O.
z. S., Of State Center, participated in
the annual banquet and social affair
Of the chapter at the Masonic banquet
room Thursday evening. A four-course
supper was served at s o'clock, and
during the evening an informal enter
tainment and program furnished the
diversion. An orchestra played while
supper was being served and turnout the
evening. A story. written with blanks
left to be filled with the names Of mem
berts of the lodge. was compelled and
read during the social hour, and fur
nished much amusement.
The out town guests were Mrs. c.
B. Mason and Mrs. J. E. Lander of this
city. The officers Of the lodge are Mrs.
E. H. Schilling, worthy matron; r. A.
Buck. worthy patron: Mrs. Ida Cowan,
assistant patron: Mrs. ]. c. Koontz,
conductor; Mrs. r. A. Buck, assistant
Conducted: Miss Mae Ferguson, secre-
tary: and Mrs. Harry Stouffer treas
urer.