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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-12-13
WILL HAVE DEBATE.

The eighth grade and the Fresh
men debating teams are going to
have their annual debate Friday nigh
of this week in the High School Au-
ditorium, and if enc CT the numerous
pupils of these grades should ask you
to buy a ticket, do SO and help it
along. The oghth graders last year
won the debate from the Freshmen
and expect to win it again this year.
The Freshmen team this year is the
same team that won for the eighth
graders last year and they are primed
to win again. 1t is going to he a
warm debate and the crowd will be
big. The older folks will have a big
time if they go cut and see the youn
folks Friday night. Remember the
date, next Friday night, in the High
School Auditorium. The debate is on
the subject, Resolved, That United
States Senators should he elected by
Popular vote Of the people,"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-12-13
MoRRIsoN-JoHNsoN.

Carl Morrison and Miss Bessie
Johnson were quietly married Sunday
evening at $50 at the home of Rev.
WestwoOd, only Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Griffith, the latter a sister of the
bride, being present at the ceremony.
They have taken rooms in the home
Of Mrs. Harris and will make their
home here for a while at least. Mrs.
Morrison is a daughter of Mrs. J. R.
johnson and is one of the pretty and
popular girls of the town. For some
time she has been in the employ ct
the LiSchesky store where she has
served most efficiently. The groom is
the younger son of Mr.. and Mrs. C.
G. Morrison, now of Kansas City, and
like his bride has lived in this city
nearly all his life. At present he is
in charge Of the erection of an eleva-
tor in Dartmouth and that position
will keep him for some time at least.
He Is making good in the contracting
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-12-13
NEAR ENCOUNTER.

Walter YOungham, night clerk at
the Kendall, Monday night heard a
noise in the back part of the hotel and
opening the door into the dining roon
thought he detected the figure of a
man there. He slipped over to the
light switch and turning on the lights
saw man jump through the swing
ing door into the kitchen. Running
there he swung the door open and
jumped back in time to miss being hit
by the man who was waiting for him
there. He went back to the office and
got a revolver and got one of the
men in the office to go to the back
of the hotel while he started for the
kitchen again, but found that the miI
was gone. Earlier in the evening he
had noticed a couple of men standing
outside the hotel but though nothing
OF the matter then.
The general supposition is that
while it might have been an attempt
at robbery it was more likely someone
who broke into the kitchen and din
ing room to get something to eat.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-12-13
TESTED AND PROVEN.
There Is a Heap Of soIace In Being
Able to Depend Upon a Well
Earned Reputation.

For months Great Bend readers
have seen the constant expression of
praise for DOan's Kidney Pills, and
read about the good work they have
done in this locality. What other
remedy ever produced such conyinc.
ing proof of merit?
Henry Moore, carpenter, 1900 Odell
Great Bend, Kans., says: 81. cannot
say too much in praise of Doan's Kid
ney Pills, for they did me a world Of
good. About month ago l was laid
up with lumbago and for several DAYS
| suffered so intensely that l could
not get around to attend to my house
work. Ny kidneys were in bad shape
and the kidney secretions not only
panied IN passage. but contained sedi
ment. Being advised to try Doan's
Kidney Pills. did so and in a few
days they restored me to good health
| have had no trouble from my back
or kidneys since"
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo
New York. sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-ant
take no other.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-12-13
CHANGE IN MANAGEMENT.

w. G. Smith, who, since the reor-
ganization of the Great Bend Water
& Electric Light Co., has been super
intendent of the sane, has resigned
and j. R. Murphy, who hes been in
charge of the Hoisington electric ser
vice succeeds him. Mr.. Smith is in
the east and will not return fer sever
al days and in the meantime Mr.. Mur
ply has taken charge and is looking
after the affairs CT the company.
MIR. Murphy is a Young man who
has made good in the work at Hois-
ingtOn and he will continue as mana
ger Of the company there while serv-
ing in his new position here. lie will
make this city his headquarters and
spend couple of days a week IN
HOisingtOn. He has proved his Qualifi.
cations and will make good here with
out a doubt.
The townspeople will regret to lose
Mr.. Smith and family, who, during
their residence in this city have made
many warm friends. He has made
friends for the company during times
when the affairs Of the company wer
not in the best condition, owing to
troubles that seemed almost insur-
mountable. The plant now is one Of
the best equipped in the state and a
bunch of mighty competent workmen
have given loyal services.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-12-13
unless muzzled.

unless muzzIed.
No matter whether your dog Is paid
or not, unmuzzled dogs found on the
streets are in danger of being shot.
Farmers should not bring dogs to
town with them unless they are tied
to rigs while in town.
There may be little danger from
rabies but there is no need in taking
chances. One dog which died from
rabies wss gone for two days before
being found and there is no telling
whether many other dogs were bitten
Or not. 1t is known that one dog was
bitten while playing with the affected
dog.
The council does not mean to take
chances and asks the people of TIE
town and county to observe this rule.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-12-13

business and is one Of the popular
young men Of the town. While a few
of their intimate friends knew of the
approaching event, it was kept pretty
quiet and was one secret that wasn't
told to everyone. The DsmOCrct
joins their many friends in extending
congratulations.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-12-13
DOGS MUST BE MUzzLED.

So many persons have become
alarmed over the danger of rabies
among the dogs Of the town that the
council has decided to take action
and as a result an ordinance which
will prohibit unmuzzled dogs from
running at large will be Immediately
passed. In the meantime the mayor
and members of the council have
caused an item to be inserted in the
paper warning dog owners in regard
to the matter. Here is what must be
observed:
Do not allow dogs to run at large
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-12-13
VIII Hammond and Ed Grower wer

VIII Hammond and Ed Grower were
in Hoisington Monday on business.
Scott Hines left the first Of the
week for Rick Island, H., where he
has accepted position in garage.
Mrs. Fred Barrows Of Ness City is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Leslie Hunt,
this week.
]. E. Reser left Wednesday night fol
Lacrosse. The last of the week he
will leave for California to spend the
winter with his parents.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-12-13

Mr.. Tony Asher, who has been
here several days visiting friends,
went to Burdette Thursday for a few
weeks visit with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Louis Asher.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-12-13

For any itching skin trouble, piles,
eczema salt rheum. hives, itch, scald
head, herpes. scabies, Doan's oint.
ment is highly recommended. soc.
a box at all stores.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-12-13

We are not going to disappoint any,
one, but please come early to get
those photoes. Now at Dirks' Studio.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-12-13

Mrs ]. c. Meyers of Ellinwood was
here Tuesday to spend the day with
Mr.. Meyers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-12-13

We are not going to disappoint any,
one' but please come early to get
those photoes. Now at Dirks' Studio.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-12-13

When you are out for your Chrstm shopping, don't
forget to call and see what we have few things we
want to ask you-to be sure and see our
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
DIVINE SERVICE ON BRITISH WARSH|PS That Will Be Memorial Sery- ice for Victims by the
 British Navy

London, April e0.-The British admiral ty has ordered that divine services on all the warships in home ports tomorrow shall take the form of a memorial for victims of the Titanic. During the sery- ices the flags on all the ships will flntter at half mast In respect for the "offlcers and men of all ranks in the British mer- cantile marine and others who were drowned and for their good seamanlike behavior after the accident
 Services in all the churches will be of memorial character with the singing of Nearer My God to Thee as the spe- cial feature.
 Managing Director Kemster of the ship building firm which constructed the Iii tanic while speaking at a meeting at Bel fast today held to inaugurate relief fund for the survivors, said that just as the Titanic left Belfast on her maiden voyage he asked Captain Smith if the old time mans courage and .fearlessness in the face of death still existed. Captain smith replied with emphasis.
 "If a disaster like that to the Burlxen- head happened they would go down as those men went down."
 The British troop ship Burkenhead, while taking attachments of lancers and rifles from Queenstown to Capetown, struck a rock off Simmons bay, South Africa, February 26,. 1852. Of the 63S per- sons on board. 454 of the crew and sol diers perlshed.
 The Mansion house fund has now reached $325,000 andfthe Southampton fund now amounts to $50000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
THE FRENCH PRESS
 PAYS ITS TRIBUTE Devote Editorials to Titanic Disaster-Praise Pas
 sengers' Courage

Paris, April 20.-The acts of heroisnl of editorials in the leading French newsl apers. which de hare taat they will go down in history as one of the subiimest chapters of mankind. Stories of tho survivors have profoundly i'm pressed the French people, and the overwhelming nature of the disaster with the suffering and bravery depicted, overshadow all other interests here.
 Th- Temps tonight devotes long article of homage to the Iitanlc heroes. It says:
 "The whole world has been stirred 10 the soul by the grandeur of the acts of resignation of passengers We see Colonel Astor succoring his young wife, whom he adored We see Mrs. Stralss refusing to leave her husband and dy- ine with him in an ecstacy of memories of a long and happy union. The thous- and untold dramas which that night were known only to the sea; the se- |.rets and anguish of hearts which the sea will guard forever. none can imagine
 But what this unspeakable catastro- phe reveals above all is the sublime disinterestedness of q race which has shown to what point it's conception ot manhood helps it to resist the tehpta- lions of seif-preserva aticn, to which man naturally is addicted.
 ".rhe Titanic may have represented
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
Two Americans Held

Nashir gton, April 20.-Denands have been made rron the rebel authorities at Chihuehua by American Consul Letcher for the immediate release of two An,er- icans imprisoned there. The men haze been in confii enent since March 1s. but the American official has just learn ed Of their rlight. Their names were not eiven,
 The state department up to late to day had heard nothing more from American Consul Ietcher at Chihua hua concerning the two Americans. Until something further is heard from Mir Ietcher about the plight of these Unit cd States citizens, the state depart ment can only mark time. This, it is said will furnish an opportune oc- casion for Orozco to show the friend : ship he claims for the United States.
 The department of state is without details of the arrest and detention Of the men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
WARSHIP WILL GO
 TO MEXICAN WATERS
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 is expected. will send vessel within a few days to afford tnose who wish it an opportunity to leave the disturbed dis tricts.
 State department officials declared this action necessary because otherwise there is no way to learn of the safety of tllose Americans who ale at present npt only cut off from communication with the out side world, but entirely deprived by the cessation of railroad traffic of means of leaving"
 The sending of an American vessel to the coast of Mexico sets preeeden. in the present rev oldtionary tiis:Irs ances. as heretofore the United states navy has refraired from cruising in Mexican waters. British vessel last year. how ever landed marines on the western coast of Mexico to enable foreigners 10 escape the effects of a threatened attack bA rehsls
 The aimored cruiser A1aryland is at San Diego, Cal, the gunboat Yorktown is en oute north from Gnataniala to san Diego. The gunboat Vicksburg IS at Panama. IL is likely the Maryland will be the vessel selected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
Report Confirmed

Mexico city, April 2o.--The intention of the Washington government to send a warship to- Los Mochos and Mazat- Ian, on the coast of Sinaioa, to relieve Americans reported to be isolated ther-, was indicated in a message from the state department to the American eu- basSy here tonight
 The message follows: .
 By suspension of railroad communi- ca ton and the interruption Of tele- graphic services, Americans on the west coast. especially at Los Monchos. where there are a large number of American citizens, as well as in the vicinity cf Ma=atlan, are placed in position of isolation This fact together with many reports of increased lawlessness on the " est coast is causing much ahxiets- to people tn the region affected as weil as to their friends in the United States,
 In view of tie. many requests and expressions of natural anxiety being
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
]. 3. THAYER TELLS OF HIS EXPERIENCE ON BOARD TITANIC Climbed on Top of Over- turned LifebOat and
 Was Saved

Philadelphia, April 2o.+John E Thayer. Jr, whose father, second vice president of the Pennsylvania Railroad company. went down with the Titanic while his mother was saved, today die tated at his home in Haverford, in tho presence of members of his family and officials of the railroad company, an account of his thrilling experience In the great sea tragedy. Young Thayer, who is IT years old, said in part:
 There was no great shock. My father and mother came on deck with me. We all had on life preservers and over these we put our overcoats. Then we hurried up on deck and walked around until the women were all orr dered to collect on the port side. Father and said goodby to mother at the top of the stairs on A deck, As al this time we had no idea the boat would sink, we walked around. We met the chief steward of the main dining sa- loon and he told us that mother had not yet taken boat and he took us 10 her
 Father and mother went ahead and [ followed. A crowd got in front of me and 1 was not able to catch them and lost sight of them. That is the last time l saw my father. This was about half an hour before she sank. l then went to the starboard side with Milton C. Long of New York.
 "On the starboard side the boats were getting away quickly. We thought of getting into one of the boats. but there seemed to be such crowd around 1 thought it lInwise to make any attempt
 About this time people began. jump ing from the stern. thought of jump- ing myself but was afraid of being stunned on hitting the water. As she started to sink we stood by the rall Long and myself said goodby to each other and jumped up on the rail. lie did rot jump clear, but slid down the side of the ship. l never saw him again.
 q jumped out feet first, went down and as l came up 1 was pushed away from the ship by some force.
 q was sucked down again and as | came up. l was pushed out again and twisted around by a large wave coming up in the midst of great deal of small wreckage. My hand touched the cork fender of an overturned 1ifeboat. I looked up and saw some men on the top. One of them helped me up. In short time the bottom was covered with about 25 or 60 men.
 Two boats came up. The first took half and the other took the balance, Including myself. In about a half or three quarters of an hour later We were picked up hy the Carpathia."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
MAY START RELIEF FUND
 FOR FLOOD SUFFERERS

believed that the Red Cross, with its organization which covers the whole country, is in better position than any other organization to undertake the work. The national organization of the Red Cross already has numerous work CTS in the destitute area and funds have been contributed liberally for re- lief. It will be recalled that President Taft several days ago, as the official head of the Red Cross in America, is sued formal appeal for funds to 6e used in alleviatng the distress brought about by the high waters along the Mississippi.
 John L. Kaul is president of the Bir- mingham branch of the society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21

The suggestion was made yesterday that Birmingham should start a relief fund for the beneft of the thousands who have been rendered. homeless and destitute as result of the Mississippi floods. Laurens Block, general mana if such a movement could be put under way he would be glad to start if with q contribution of $50 Mir. Block sad that his home was originally in Mis- sippi, that he knew the conditions there and that hundreds of people were in real distress
 IL is thought not unlikely that the matter may be taken up by the local branch of the Red Cross society Il is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
Will Tell of Butts Death

New York. April 2o,-The story of the American survivors of the Titanic includ- ing the death of A. w. Butt will be told at the capital hearings, it was said today. The delay in. opening the morn ing session, it developed later in the day was due to q diplomatic controversy be- tween Mir. Smith and the White Star line officials The company officials were anxious to have it's men return to Eng land today.
 In acquiescenoe to the let no one loose programme, as mapped out by the chair man of the committee, the Britens were kept under guard by committee detec- tves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
Rattleships at Key West

si<ey West Fla. April 2o.-The battieship New Hanpsfire will arrive off the Key West bar tonight or early tomorrow and await the battleship Nebraska. Both will proceed to New Orleans, according to ad- vices received today. by Rear Admiral Young. in command here. but the snbsc- quent destination of the Nebraska Is un- krown. Midshipman Melville E. Brown who was left here by the torpedo .iptilla last week, will join the Nebraska
 It WAS stated that the battleships are en route tc the gulf to be in immediate readiness should the situation it Mexico demand Intervention for the protection of American lives and property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
OFFICERS SHOT TIE MEN WHOD|SOBEYED None Were Allowed to Force Their Way Into the
 Lifeboats

Detroit. April 2o.-Three Belgian la, borers, steerage passengers on the 'ii fated Titanic, tic only survivors the1 say, of party of 20, reached Detroit today. They told of their leap into the ocean after they said they saw an of ficer shoot and kill 8 man who attempt ed to force his way into a lifeboat filled with women, and one declared hls life was saved by the intercession of an American woman. 4zsa
 Julius Sap 21 years old. said he was twice threatened with death by shoot ing. lie said he leaped into the water and swan about for some time, finally reaching a lifehoai. He said a sailor threatened to shoot him if he tried 10 climb into the craft but an American woman. whose name he apparently did not know. brushed the gun aside aild sobbed:
 1T can't see the poor fellow die We might as well all go together"
 He got in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21

Chicago, April 2oJ. Bruce lsmay was said to be partly responsible for the IT. tanic dister by Mrs. Walter D. Douglas Of Minneapolis, whose husband was drowned In the wreck.
 She said 'on Sunday before the wreck Mrs. Arthur Ryerson Of Philadelphia told me MT. lsmay told her, l have just had word that we are in the ieebergss 4 Mrs Ryerson said: fOf course, you are going to slow down?'
 oh, mo- MT. lsmay replied. we are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
ARCHIBALD BUTT, HERO


 Washington, April 20. Mai A. ". Butt. who lost his life on the T. tanic, was spoken of today in wh..s- pers.
 Ills record was gone over careful. ly Tie points are:
 Student at the University of the South. Sewanee, Tenn.
 An author of novels, magazine arr iicles and abstract army problems
 A quErterHaster who earned the highest conn endations from Mi liam H. Taft who as governor of the Philippines commended him for appointment m the regular army.
 An exceptionally tactful aad diplomatic aide ce amp, and @en- eiaily efficient officer, according to tho testimony of Theouore j Roosevelt.
 X com Mendabie and loyal worker in the Philippines, according to Lieutenant General Bates.
 One. of the best volunteer can tains n1sqiartermasters ever seen. aae erFh z to Maj. Gen. Arthur M.- Arthur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
ENGINE AND THREE
 CARS LEAVE TRACK

St. Louis April 2o -rhe engine and three baggage cars of train No, r south. bound. or the St. Louis Iron Mountain and southerr railroad overturned near Mill Spring. 1sS miles south of here early today. Larry Lacey. engineer of Poplar Bluff. Mo. was hurt, hut no other persons on the train were injured. Accofdn., to officials of the road wet wcatiier ca: sed the rails to spread.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21

the embodiment of civilization, but 1t was feeble and precarious, beside tho heroism demonstrated before destiny"
 The Journal Des Debats concludes | similar eulogy of the men of the IT. snnic by declaring that the lesson of the disaster is to discontinue trans-AtlantiCt racing. which is incofnpatible with safe and recommends, as 10 other newspapers, an increase in the lumber of rafts on all the ocean liners, and more frequent practice drills by inc creMs.- -.