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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-23
SENDS MESSAGE BY CAR
Georgia Mother Pleads fol-
Her Son to Return to
His Home.

Rolling through the land is a pleading
message from a longing mother to ner
wandering boy. The message was noted
in Washington today. 1t may be miles
away tomorrow, but its tender pleadings
stay wherever it has been seen.
Chalked on the trucks of three freight
cars which arrived from Atlanta, Ga,
were the words: Bailey, come home to
mother
Although the letters show signs that
they have travelled far, there has been
no car inspector to wipe out their mes
sage. The cars will continue to bear
the plea until the weather has effaced
tho chalk marks or Bailey comes home.
Travels by Box Car.
The mother evidently knows that
wherever her wandering boy Is, his
method Of transportation is the box car.
1t is her hope that some day. as he pre-
pares to slip through the side door or
mount the bumpers, or lie on the rods.
he will see the pleading message and will
heed it's call.
1t may be that the message is re-
peated whenever she has the opportunity
to send her freight-train plea, and scores
Of cars are mutely telling him TO return
to his mother.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-23
WATERPOWER MEASURE
IS PASSED BY HOUSE
Action Regarded by Many as
Declaration of Demo-
cratic Policy.

what was regarded by many members
as a declaration OF democratic policy with
reference to waterpower site legislation
was made yesterday when Majority Lead
er Underwood championed a bill granting
power company the right to dam the
Coosa river in Alabama, and the measure
was passed, 81 to ST. Sixteen members
voted present" While Mr. Underwood
influence won the victory for the bill
many democratic members openly rebelled
against the legislation.
Mr.. Underwood contended that the fed.
eral government had no rights to the
rivers OF the country. save as to naviga.
ton. He held tina. the state alone was In
control Of the power lying latent in the
streams and that the national govern.
ment had no jurisdiction over running
water. Questioning that "waterpoweI
trust existed, he advocated the imposi-
ton Of an excise tax on corporations that
might compose such a trust as a means
of exercising control.
Combat Argument.
The argument of Mr.. Underwood was
combated sharply by Representatives
Sherley OF Kentucky, Foster and Rainey
of Illinois and other democrats. Mr..
Sherley insisted that there could be no
question that the control of the rivers
rested In the federal government. He
declared that he always had been an
ardent admirer Of states rights. but that
he was opposed to states rights when
they became refuge of personal privi-
lege."
The bill gives the Alabama Power
Company the right to construct dam
and power buildings on the Coosa, about
seven miles above the town OF Metump-
ka, Ala. The measure already had
passed the Senate. but 1t is understood
that President Taft may veto it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-23
Mrs. Charles Kelley Asks Divorce.

Julia Kelley has filed suit for a limited
divorce from Charles Kelley. They
were married at Rockville. Md. January
2, 1905, and have two children. Deser-
ton and non-support are alleged. Mrs
Kelley says she is destitute and asks
alimony. Attorney r. n. Thomas ap-
pears for the wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-23
Arrested for Altoona Police.

John Stratton. negro residing at 1903
9Th street northeast. was arrested today
and held for the police authorities OF AL
toona, Pa, where. It is stated. he is
charged with assault The rolice were in
formed that Stratton was wanted to an
swer a charge of having assaulted his
wife. Stratton says that he IS wanted
for cutting another negro curing a dis
pute about game or pool. He says
he will return TO Altoona without de-
uanding a requisition-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-23
Girl Is Held for Grand Jury.

Judge Mullowny held Sarah Williams.
negro GIRL for the grand jury when
she appeared before him In the Police
Court charged with grand larceny Bond
was fixed at $500 She was charged bg
Mrs Katie Pietz. by whom she was en-
ployed, with having taken valuable dress
goods clothing and several other like
articles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-23
FRESHMEN GET A RAISE.
Sundry Civil Bill, Passed by Senate,
Favors Government Workers.

The sundry civil bill, as reported by the
conferees yesterday and passed by the
Senate, gives a raise OF 5 cents an hour
to the pressmen employed in the govern
ment printing Office. This affects about
LBS men.
The bill also contains the Senate amend
ment which permits use of power presses
in printing the backs Of paper money In
the bureau of engraving and printing
Organized labor has fought the introduc-
ton of power presses, as against hand
presses, in the bureau for many years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-23
President Must Be Elected.
Marines Sail Tomorrow.

PHILADELPHIA. August %. The
cruiser Prairie. which will carry marines
to Colon. from where they will proceed
to Nicaragua, arrived at the Philadelphia
navy yard today from Portsmouth. The
work of coaling the ship and the placing
of stores on board was at once begun.
The regiment of marines which will sail
on the Prairie, probably will go on board
tonight, as the cruiser is under orders to
sail tomorrow morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-23

Mrs. Ida Martindale. thirty years old.
wife of Postmaster Fred Martindale Of
Ansted, w. Va. ended her life Thursday
by taking a large quantity OF poison. I'm.
health Is given az the cause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-23
CITY HEADS WOULD SAVE
COST Of Jury TRIALS
Ask Congress for Reduction in
Penalties for Cruelty to
Animals.

With the object OF saving the cost OF
jury trials, the Commissioners today sent
to Congress a bill providing for a reduc-
ton Of the maximum penalties in cases
involving cruelty to or abandonment of
animals in the District Of Columbia.
The law requires that in prosecutions
in Police Court. where the accused would
not by force OF the Constitution be en-
titled to a trial by jury. trial shall be by
the court, unless the fine or penalty may
be $50 or more. and Imprisonment thirty
days or more.
Provisions of Bill.
The Commissioners bill. which they re-
quest be enacted into law, provides that
the penalty for conviction on a charge OF
cruelty to or abandonment OF animals
shall not exceed a fine OF $40. or twenty
nine days Imprisonment.
1t is stated that jury of twenty-siN
men costs the District SIS day, and that
when q jury is sitting about two CASES
per day on the average are decided. ih1
Commissioners assert that they are al
vised that the court rarely imposes "A hn''
in excess Of SO in cases covered by the
proposed legislation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-23
ROOSEVELT IS CRITICISED
Ex-SIave Pension Association
Hears Third Party's Policy
in South Denounced.

In speech before the ex-Slave Pension
Association at Alexandria last night
James w. Poe Of this city took Col
Roosevelt to task in bitter arraignment
of the progressive party's lilly white
program in the south, citing that in the
north. contrariwise, the party seeks the
support Of negro voters. The speaker
declared that il Col Roosevelt had been
nominated at the regular republican con-
vention in Chicago he would not have
advocated the practical Acknowledgement
present program OF the bull moose
party is dictated by the desire for re-
venge on those southern negro delegate
who voted for the denomination of Presi-
dent Taft.
Pension Plan Discussed.
The speaker also discussed the plan OF
the ex-Slave Pension Association to OBJ
tain the enactment Of law whereby the
to pension all aged and INDECENT negroes
who formerly were slaves.
Delegates were then elected to attend
the ex-slave national convention in the
Second Baptist Church. this city. Septem-
Der 36-2S, as follows: Henry Willis. John
Holland, John Beckham Yancey Miller
Thomas Minor, Silas Jackson. Robert
Buckner. Alexander Brown. Agnes Ash
by Harriet Waters, Eviline Green, Thos
ker, Henry Smith. Thomas Allen. Ar
thur Anderson. Frank Bell. Jane Melker
Walter Milton, Rev l. III. Lawrence, Lu-
cindy Frye and Rosa Carter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-23
,emy was underneath that heap of

enemy WIS uUucIhSuSh shAN >~F
white.
The Blues and Reds were opposed to
each other yesterday In the form OF pa
trolls and outposts. The Blues were COM
manded by Lieut.. Col. Glendie Is. Young
and were spread In a fanlike formation
over wide stretch OF territory, COM
mandng more than mile or front.
The men hid themselves and watched TOT
the scouts and patrols OF the enemy, cap
turing several of them.
Real Blood Flows In Camp.
Real blood flowed in camp yesterday
and 500 victims were counted. They were
fowls killed by the chicken scouts In COM
Inand of Maj. E. H. Neumeyer, commits
sary for the brigade.
The chickens were put on ice to be Is
sued for Sunday dinner. The men lived
well In this camp. there Is no doubt OF
that. Maj Neumeyer and Capt Z. II.
,meyer, IN charge OF the commIssary
and issue department. have kept the or
ganizations supplied with everything al
lowed under the regulations for army
rations. and the company mess FUNDS
have provided for the extras. BreakIast
for the men as issued by Nal Neumeyer
today was beef hash, boiled mackerel,
potatoes hot cornbread and conee.
Dinner yesterday was tomato soup. brais-
cd beef baked potatoes stewed tomatoes,
boiled beets, bread and coffee.
MANY cooks do not follow the menu as
prepared by Mai. Neumeyer, but make
III meals OF their own creation, using an
equivalent OF other foous, as arranged for
between themselves their captains and
the commissary. However. Maj. Neu-
never always outlines exactly what can
he cooked each day with the rations as
provided.
Enormous Quantities Of Food.
some idea OF the enormous quantity of
food issued by the brigade commlssary
can be obtained from the following list
OF issues Up until a recent date:
Beef, fresh. o.3S5 pounds: ham. cooked.
Sn1 pounds: bacon, 76S pounds; sugar
cured shoulders. 1.216 pounds; salt pork.
40 pounds; sausage, smoked. 40 pounds.
cheese. Oh pounds: fresh fish (sea bass.
500 hounds: flour. 1.216 pounds: soft bread,
: aGo pounds; ginger snaps, 400 pounds.
baking powder, 40 cans. cornmeal. -,
rounds: beans LOST pounds: rice, 5t'
rounds: macaroni, 80 pounds; potatoes,
fresh 124fO pounds; onions, fresh, l'I''S
mounds tomatoes. canned. three-poLnd
cans, aiJ; corn on cob. 1.Sp0 ears; CAD
bage 500 heads: beets. S barrels carrots,
. barrels: parsley. 800 punches: string
corn sugar, 2SS cans; pruneS, 34l pounds:
peaches canned, rs cans; coffee. roas ed
and ground 1.o25 pounds; sugar 2,93i
pounds: milk. evaporated, e52 cans; VIM
egar % gallons: salt. 5S3 pounds, pepper.
I3i cans, one-fourth-poLnd cans; clnna-
mon 80 pounds; lard, l33 cans, hve-pound
cans; butter 400 pounds: f1avorlng ex-
tract go bottles; eggs. 800 dozen; mus
tard - quart bottles.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-03-15
On and About The Farm

gin to sohw green the orchardist
should proceed to spray the trees
thoroughly with arsenic Of lead, US
ing three or four pounds to fifty gal
Ions Of water.
I'm the use Of paris green alone, 1t
would be we'll to use a small amount
of lime to counterfeit the effect of any
free arsenic that there may be in the
paris green.
As a general thing 1t will pay to
use the Bordeaux mixture or lime SUI
phr solution while using this poison
(arsanate Of lead) In onder to combat
fungus diseases with which all the
orchards are infested. Should the In
festation OF the canker worm be as
bad this season as it was last, it will
be necessary to repeat the operation
from time to time. But with good,
careful work there will be no great
difficulty in controlling the pest"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-03-15
COFFEE DRINKERS BEWARE OF
THE CHICoRY ROOT.

Do you know real coffee when you
see it? Did you know that the
familiar beverage is often adulter-
ated with a root known as chicory?
The Fred Harvey News Co., which
has an extensive system Of restau-
rants and hotels, has sent samples Of
coffee to the department of drug an
alysis thinking that it was adulterat-
ed because Of its action on their con-
tanners. While the coffee sent in by
the Harvey Company proved to be
pure, Dean L. E. Sayre said that sew
eral coffees had been condemned be-
cause of the presence Of the root.
1T is practically impossible to dis
tinguish chicory without the aid of a
microscope" Professor Sayre contin-
ued while a cretain degree of
roasting will cause pure coffee to at
tack some kinds OF containers, 1t is a
fact that chicory has been used as an
adulteratlon."
Chicory Is allied to the common
dandeliou and is used in coffee be.
cOuse 1t Is cheaper. It's taste is
bitter.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-03-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Balhorst gave
a birthday dinner Sunday, March 10,
in honor Of their two oldest sons,
William and Richard. A very delight
fm luncheon was served about one
O'Clock after which games were play
ed. Everybody had a very enjoyable
time. Those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. John Steuri and son 0ren, Mr..
and Mrs. Bruce Soden and daughters,
LouVine and Margaret, Miss Hazel
Hanel, Miss Lenah Hanel, Mrs. Mabel
Larason and Miss Iva Kip, Mr..
Ernest Steuri, Mr.. William Johnston,
Mr.. Theodore Sans, Mr.. william
Ballhorst, Mr.. Richard Ballhorst.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Roger Of Kan.
sas City, have been here for a visit
with their daughter, Mrs. F. F. Hill
yer.
Mrs. Guy Johnson and son Wilbur,
Of Larned, spent Sunday here with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Moore.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Harms have re-
turned home to Wichita after a visit
here with Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Chan
der.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-03-15

Ms. C. A. jennings Of St Louis.
who has been here visiting her
daughter, Mrs. JnO Shinnick, and fam,
lily, returned home last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Deetz Of Car
field, were here Sunday visiting Mns,
Deetz's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ThOs.
Leek.
Lieut.. George Thatcher, who has
been here visiting his parents, left
Monday for Philadelphia, where he
reports to the navy officers and gets
his uniform. He will report for duty
at Fortress Monroe, on the 10th.
Louis Brinkman and Frank Rus
sell entertained a number Of young
friends at a line party Saturday
night.
Mrs. Jacob Thu, Of Ellinwood, was
here Sunday visiting her son, Nick
THU, who is at the hospital.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-03-15
A FAIR OFFER.
Your Money Back II You are Not
Satisfied.

We pay for all the medicine used
during the trial, Il our remedy fails Il
completely relieve you Of constipation
We take all the risk. You are not OBJ
ligated to US in amy way whatever, II
you accept our offer. That's a mighty
broad statement, but we mean every
word Of 1t. Could anything be more
fair for you?
A most scientific, commonsense
treatment Is RexaA OrderAes, which
are eaten like candy. Their active
priciple is recent scientific discov-
cry that Is odorless, colorless and
tssteless; very pronounced, yet gen.
tie and pleasant In action, and partic-
ularE agreeable IN every way. They
do not cause diarrhoea, nausea, flatu-
lence, gripping, or any inconvenience
whatever. Rexan 0rderlies ane par
ticuarE good for children. aged and
delicate persons.
II you suffer from chronic OF habit
ual constipation, or the associate or
dependent chronic ailments, we urge
you to try Rexan Onderlies at our
risk. Remember, you can get them
In Great Bend only at our store. IL
tablets, 10 cents; 36 tablets, rs cents;
so tablets so cents, Sold only at our
store-The Rexall Store. Hooper
Drug Co, 1907 Main.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-03-15
]. A. RICKART,
TO FIGHT THE WORM.
Market Correspondent

The apple men are getting ready
for the annual battle with the canker
worm.
According to c. V. Holsinger, hor-
ticulturist of the State Agricultural
College, who has been making some
Investigations, the worst infestation
Is In the Arkansas valley from Hutch
inson south to the state line and then
east and west from the river for a
strip of thirty to forty miles.
within this territory many OF the
trees we've completely defoliated along
the latter part of May" said Mr.. Hol-
singer. "Of course, it was impossible
for these trees to bear amy fruit last
year. The chances are that on those
trees where the worms had full sway,
the crop will be as light this year.
During the comparatively warm
weather in February the close obser-
YER would have found the female moth
making her way ON warm days up the
trunk of the tree. The moth will find
a suitable place, usually at the end
4 the twig where the large terminal
buds ane located. Here, in a short
time the eggs viii be deposited in or
der that the larve will find suitable
food, viz, the young leaves and blcs-
some Of the fruit as soon as they
open.
"Where the orchard Is limited in
size 1t is possible to head off much Of
the destructive work Of the pest by
tieing piece of paper tightly around
the tree. On this smaer some sticky
substance over which the female will
be unable to crawl. This should be
done Immediately If any benefits are
to be derived this summer.
"T6e safest remedy to follow, how
ever, would be for the owner Of the
orchard to provide himself with a
good spraying outfit. For an orchard
one to five acres in exte1t, a good
hand outfit would answer the purpose
The larger orchards should have a
power machine Of s1ms coed make.
As soon as the leaves Of tie tree be-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-03-15
A BALD HEADED WOMAN.
Shorn of her Crown of Beauty, Loses
in Love and Marriage.

Hair is certainly most necessary to
woman. Who could lore and marry
bald-headed woman? What charms
could one array to offset such a dis
figurement?
A woman's COED is usually love and
marriage. Her crOwning glory is her
hair. The loss of her hair mars her
beauty, happiness, and success. Yet
right here in Great Bend, there are
thousands of women who are neglect
ing or injuring their hair to such an
extent that it is only matter of tim
when 1t will be utterly ruined.
Many women destroy the beauty of
their hair through thOughtlessness or
ignorance Of certain facts. They use
curling irons over heated, or to ex-
cess, which destroys the natural oil
OF the hair, causing it to split, break
and come out. They do not shampoo
their hair often enough, or too often.
They use soaps or preparations which
contain ingredients positively harmful
tc the scalp and hair.
AS a result Of such treatment, dan
color, falls out, and badness COM
drllff is created, the hair looeens,
loses color, falls out, and badness
commences unless proper and prompt
precautions ane taken in time. Then
again, microbes and certain diseases
bring about unhealthy scalp and hair
conditions.
Almost any woman may rid herself
Of dandruff and diseased scalp and
hair II she will but use the right rem
edy. We have that remedy, and we
will positively guarantee that It will
either cure dandruff and badness or
it will not cost the user anything.
That's a pretty broad statement but
We will back 1t and prove it with our
own money. We will return your
money II you do not find that Rexall
"9S" Hair Tonic is an entirely salts
factory remedy that viii promote hail
growth and overcome scalp and hair
troubles; that 1t will grow hair even
on bald heads, unless all life in the
hair roots has been extinguished, the
follicles closed, and the scalp Is glaz.
Ell and shiny. 1t gets its name from
the fact that 1t grew hair In SO out d
100 cases where It received a thor.
oughly hard, impartial and practical
test.
We want you to try Rexa1 "93"
Rexall Hair Tonic at our risk. You
surely cannot lose anything by doing
50, while you have everything to gain
You had better think this over, and
then come in and sae Us about thi
1ifer. You will be well repaid for you
Fisit to our store. Remember, 20.
can get Rexal Remedies in this com
mu1ity only at our store-The RexalI
store. Hooper Drug Co., 1907 Main.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-03-15
AND ALL THIS IS FREE.

The farmers who need special adj
vice and help from the State Agricub-
tural College would better file their
applications. Experts In severed lines
now lecturing In the farmers inst-
tutes, wiz be at liberty March l..
These men have for years filed the
office Of advisors, just as some per-
sons are suggesting now to have
county farmers. c. v. Holsinger will
be investigating orchard conditions
after March l wherever he Is needed.
Many orchards are worthless and the
owners do not know why. Meetings
viii be called Of orchsrdists In many
communities, and in these trimming
and pruning Of trees win be discussed
Orchard owners should file requests
also, for spraying advice and assist
lnce. Mt. Holsinger win be giving
demonstrations wherever needed and
deemed best. He will be helpful
throughout the state In giving advice
about truck gardening, calling meet
ings of truck growers around cities OF
towns and in organizing them for i'm
proVement In growing methods, and
selling systems. The same help will
be given, Of course, in organizing
fruit growers associations.
George S. Hine will be at liberty
after March l and into August to SUI
pervise the building Of cement siios
and to hold silo meetings throughout
the state. He will inspect dairy herds
also, on invitation, and will give
special attention to advice about dairy
records and the building up Of dairy
herds. Preference win be given, this
season to western Kansas in the silo
work.
P. E. Crabtree is a specialist in
farm management. After March / he
will be at liberty. Many calls are
awaiting his attention fer Mr.. Crab
tree is much in demand in Kansas.
He is a successful farmer, ard every
man needing his advice has found 1t
valuable. Apparently the farmers like
to talk with him. Particularly in the
eastern part Of Kansas he is popular.
On many of the farms in that section
his annual visit has been looted for
ward to eagerly for years. Usually
there are 80 or Is calls in the college
for Mr.. Crabtnee from men who have
five or ten acres which they desire
to use in some sort Of contest and
about which they need special advice.
In Anderson county there are five
farms over which Mr.. Crabtree has
almost constant direction.
In several counties there are three or
four whose owners depend very large
ly upon his help.
George c. Wheeler will assist in ST.
10 work this summer, but most Of his
time viii be used in visiting counties
where live stock interests are organ
izing cooperative breeding, buying
and selling associations. He will
visit many of the leading feeders, and
advise them as to rations.
G. w. Conn, superintendent Of
farmers institutes, is to have boys
corn institutes, or meetings. this sum-
mer in cooperation with county sup
erinteudents. Mr.. Conn has been es-
successful in boys work in
the East and probably will try out
some ideas in this connection that
have proved satisfactory in the past.