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Newark post., 1912-05-22
HIGHER EDUCATION FOR WOMEN

Higher education for women IN
Delaware is nearer reality than
ever before. With the State Board
of Education as the directing head
to the movement, the outlook is in
deed bright. Different plans have
been outlined heretofore and much
sentiment aroused, but not in such
crvstaHzed form as the present
movement. Pet theories Of some
enthusiasts are giving way to the
main object in view.
The grange, with the agricultur-
al idea predominating, women S
clubs. with the cultural side and
teachers, strongly advocating nor
NAL training, a separate school
co-education-all have now COM
promised on what is understood as
the affiliated school with Delaware
College, where the girl can get a
training best suited to her inclina-
tions and needs.
The best argument in favor OF
this idea is that it can be financed
by the State and has met with the
APPROVAL of the great majority Of
our citizens interested in this
work.
At the present time there seems
to be no doubt as to it's success.
However. let us not get too conf
dent because we hear no ObJec-
tions. There are those who ser
iously oppose the sharing OF any
Delaware funds for the girls at
this institution. The mere fact
that these objections are not being
made public is no reason that the
opposition will not arise at the
proper time. There is absolutely
no doubt of the ultimate success
of the cause, but it behooves every
one interested to see to it that no
movement is made to delay it. TO
our mind the next move to be
made is for a clean-cut declara-
ton from the college board of
trustees. TO simply declare that
the board is ready to consider the
matter, when funds are forthcom
ing, is not sufficient. This may be
diplomatic common sense, but il
is not plain everyday common
sense.
The demand is 50 great that tht
board of trustees directing the
policy of the State College should
take a definite stand. If the atfil
lated school will in any way lesser
the efficiency Of the training nov
given our boys, the board Of trus
tees should, in honor to the insti
tuition and to the girls now askin!
admission to it's doors, 50 declar
themselves and lend their aid and
in fact, lead the movement for th
establishment Of school else
where
We are welded to no idea say
that the opportunity must be givel
and given without further delay
This affiliated school appeals to u
as an advantage to the colleg
rather than a detriment. This
however, we have always recoe
nized as a personal opinion an
have stood ever ready to give wa
to any other idea, except to abar
don the cause. 1t appeals to u
most strongly, because it has tn
majority support and it is easil
within the power Of immediat
and successful execution.
Do not think that we take ligh
ly this task. 1t is difficult one an
fraught with serious work and r
sponSibilities. But those thins
appeal to all true Delawareans.
Congratulations to the work (
the Federated Clubs. They hay
advanced the cause to a poll
where it will be dangerous to o
pose.
Newark post., 1912-05-22

DELAWARE FARM FOR SALE
329 acres, 20 in good cultivation, 40 i'll
very good pine and oak timber, PA in
very good hay marsh. room house,
good barn and new stables, carriage house
for s head of horses. Two miles from
railroad station Immediate possession.
Good reason for selling. Price $4,000,
one-half cash. Otner information write
II. Z. CONWELL
Box 161 Milton, Del.
5-1S-4t
Newark post., 1912-05-22
SOFT BRICK FROM DOVER

A few weeks ago the Delaware
State News said the Newark Post
was "clean little sheet, suitable
for table covers at afternoon
teas" Last week he speaks of us
as "our esteemed contemporary
thus:
"What is a dik-dik? asked the
circus press agent in his big adj
vertisements. We do not know
but the display heads in our es
teemed contemporary, the Newark
Post, look like them"
Isn't this rich.
Newark post., 1912-05-22

FOR SALE-Building Lots near Curtis
Paper Mills. Apply, -
7. FRANK ELLIOTT,
Phone 2OSA Newark, Del.
Soft
Newark post., 1912-05-22

The last edition of the Sunday
Star was the best yet. For real
news and practical editorials, il
far snrpasses the big city editions
Newark post., 1912-05-22

Is it possible that Willard Sauls-
bury is neelecting his political
duties? 1t has been several day;
now since he predicted a sweeping
sentiment all over the country for
Woodrow Wilson.
Newark post., 1912-05-22
REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE-Farm of 20 acres. 8 miles
from Newark. House, barn stabllng. 4
horses COWS. Price right A bargain
Address, S. care of NEWARK Posi-.
Newark post., 1912-05-22

FOR janin Campbell has
an eight room house on Maple Ave, Tor
rent. Immediate possession. Cheap
rent. Write to him. 1904 W. 10th St,
5-15-tf. Wilmington, Del.
Newark post., 1912-05-22
DON'T FORGET

Serge suits, the summer
suits, coats and trousers Odd
trousers and thin coats.
Newark post., 1912-05-22

The silence Of our Wilmington
dailies on State politics is oppress-
ing.
Newark post., 1912-05-22

HELP WANTED-A white girl TO a,
sist around house in Newark. Address
S. Newark Post
Newark post., 1912-05-22
YES !!
YES !!

Summer neckWear and hose,
plenty of them III style and
price.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-23
MARY ELLEN BYERS.

In the passing of Mary Ellen Byers,
which occurred at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. John Weltmer, at
Claflin, on Friday morning of last
week, we are again called to mourn
the death of pioneer, who was al
ways highly respected citizen and
one of the best women that has ever
lived.
Deceased was born in Illinois, May
II. 1886. She was united in marriage
t. John Byers, and with him came
TO Kansas at an early date, settling
northwest of the city. Mr.. Byers died
several years ago after suffering for
years from asthma. She leaves two
sons, Hugh of Eureka township and
Jonce, whose home is i'm California
and one daughter, Mrs. John Welt
mer of Clafhn. Another daughter
was the first wife of D. E. Freyber-
ger, deceased, but died many years
ago. Vernon Freyberger of this city
and ERNEST, who lives i'm California;
are children. Mother Byers went
through many Of the hardships imct
dent to early life in Kansas, but
through it all she reared a family of
children of which any mother could
be proud. They have followed in her
footsteps and her teachings, ably Sec
onded by her beloved husband, and
are good and loyal citizens.
Funeral services were held at Claf-
hin last Saturday and the body
brought to this city for imterment,
which was done after short service
at the Cox Undertaking parlors. Thus
is another good Christian gone 70 her
reward, the world being better for
her having lived in it. The many
friends Of the bereaved family join
us in extending sympathy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-23
FATHER WEIKMAN LEAVES.

After a pastorate of eleven yeans
and over, Father Weikman of St.
Peter and Paul s church north OF FL
linwood has resigned, and been trans
ferred to HalStead. On Wednesday
OF last week a large number Of the
pamishioners gathered at the elegant
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Kimpler
and rendered Father Weihman a
genuine surpniSe. Tokens OF friend
ship, both useful and valuable, I'M
cluding a purse Of some $500, was
presented to him. Appropriate ne
marks were made by members OF the
congregation, and Father BiTenbach
To all Of which Father Weikman re-
sponded. A short program Of mu-
sic was also planned and carried out,
and an elaborate feast prepared by
the ladies of the congregation dispos-
ed of. During the time Father Weik-
man has been in charge of this par
ish he has endeared himself to many
of his parishioners who, in common
with many not of the Cathoic faith,
regret to see him leave.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-23
WHY NOT HERE?

The Larmed Business Mems AsSO-
ciation has offered 6 prizes aggnegat-
ing $50 to the property owners Of its
city who gather together the six lar
gest piles Of rubbish and junk from
their premises before March 18th.
The rubbish will be hauled away at
the city's expense. The city council
has announced that after March 10
al, ordinances against unclean prems-
es will be rigidly enforced. A general
cleanup of the town is expected as
the result Of these measures. The
Business Mems Association has also
offered $50 in prizes for the best
kept lawns during the coming summer
It considers cleanliness next to god
illness and has appointed a committee
Of judges composed entirely of local
ministers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-23
PLAY BALL.

At the base ball meeting held al
the court house Monday evening the
committee to whom was referred the
matter Of raising the necessary reve-
nue. to carry ON league ball i'm this
city this season, not only reported
progress, but reported that the money
necessary had been raised and that
base ball would result. W. G. Strong
was elected president, Will Allen
secretary, Ed Chapman treasurer, and
these three with Dad Seward and Ed
Marx form the board OF directors. At
fy Wilson has already signed a con-
tract to manage and number OF
other players ane being secured. so
far the league seems to be a sixtown
one, composed OF Great Bend, Lyons,
Newton, Salina, Manhattan and juno
ton City. This little bit of news viii
be mighty gladly received by The fans
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-23
STATE HOSPITAL MATTER SET.
tiled.

Governor Stubbs has approved the
choice Of Larned, made by the state
board Of control, for the location of
the new state insane hospital for which
an appropriation was made BY the last
Legislature. The governor has had
The matter under consideration for
months and has investigated the
claims of all the cities that we're can
didates for the institution. And finally
he reached the conclusion that the
board had made the proper selection
In choosing Larned, the county seat
of Pawnee county.
However, there are several proyi.
SONS in the letter of approval sent
by the Governor TO the board of con-
trol. The letter reads:
The Larned site selected by the
board of control for the new insane
hospital is hereby approved, provid-
Ing that after a thorough investiga-
ton, there is found to be an album
dant supply of pure water of suffi-
cient softness for boiler and other in
StitutiOnal nurnOcac. apd thot ,rOnor
and economical arrangement can be
made for all future disposition of sew
age; and provided further, that the
land shall be acquired by condemna-
ZION, so that the price shall be rea-
Sonable, and not exceed under any
circumstances, the price mentioned i'm
the proposal made by the Business
Men IS association of Larned.'
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-23
TEACHERS MEETING AT cLAFLIN.

The county superintendent is plan
ming a joint meeting Of school board
officers and teachers at Claflin for
March 16, the date of the last teach
ers' messing for th'e yaar. Questions
OF common intenest such as school
equipment, school Libraries and atti-
butes Of a good teacher will be dis
cuSSed. Every member of a school
board will receive an invitation to
attend and i is hoped that a good
al tendance will result.
A number of districts are talking
consolidation seriously and the fea-
'Ure of this meeting will be an ad-
dress by Rev. Geo. W. Durham ot
Ness City, on the consolidation of ru-
raj schools. Rev. Durham is recog.
mzed as one of the best authorities
III the state on this subject and has
organized a number of consolidated
districts. He will visit the county
and make special study Of our needs
along this line before preparing his
lecture He will also be prepared 70
answer questions as TO expenses, etc.
Consolidation has been tn'ed In
counties adjoining Barton with good
results and It will pay the school pat
rons interested to lay aside prejudice
and study the mater carefully and
mpartialy. The county superinten-
dent will be glad 70 supply YOU with
Supt. Fsirch.ld's book ON consolhdar
ton Of rural schools, free of cost. Get
book and study the subject 50 as
10 be able 70 ask intelligent questions
at the meeting.
The meeting will be he'd IN the ebe-
giant new school building just COM
pleted by the Claflin distinct.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-23
MRS. GEORGE W. HART.

After several months of suffering
Mrs. George w. Hart crossed the
river into the unknown region at an
early hour Tuesday morning, in spite
OF all that loving hands and hearts
could do. Her trouble first started
from a severe cold, but other compli-
cations developed, and for months she
has been under the Doctors care.
Hattie F. Elliott was born in Mas
sachusetts on the 18th day of Novem-
ber, 1851. In 1877, back tn PennSy[
vania she was united i'm manage to
George W. Hart. In 1878 they came
to Kansas, living for a short time in
this city, after which they took up
their residence ON the farm
where they have ever since resided,
just south of this city. To the union
were born four children, the eldest
of whom preceded her to the other
side The others are Mrs. E. E.
Smith of this county, Roy Hart, a
prosperous farmer near Macksville,
and Forrest Hart, the youngest, a stu.
dent i'm the Great Bend high school.
The late George Elliott was a brother
and Mrs. H. J. Smith is "a sister.
They, with the husband, are left be-
hind to mourn the loss of mother.
While not a member of any church
Mrs. Hart was a thorough Christian
woman i'm all respects. She was a
good mother, reared her children in
the proper way, and at all times a
faithful wife, she leave home that
will miss her greatly. AS a member
OF the Degree of Honor, she sought
to throw about her loved ones the
mantel of protection.
The funeral services We're conduct
ed at the home on Thursday afternoon
by Rev. Westwood of the Presbyter-
Ian church, and large number of
SOrrOwing friends followed her tired
body to its last resting place, and all
joined i'm expressions of sympathy to
those left at home.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-23
AssELL AND LINDsTRoM TO
WREsTLE HERE.

Since the Roller-Rogers match here
Dec. 22nd., the fans and all those who
are interested in the wrestling game
have been trying to stage another
match between two good men. Ar
rangements have been made 10 secure
Jim Asbell Of Kansas City, and Elmer
Lindstrom, the Swedish wrestler, to
meet in a finish match, best 2 falls
In 3, at the X. Of C. Opera House
Thursday evening, February 2s.
Mr.. Asbell has been in the game
for about five years, and is one Of
the best, If not the best man of his
weight in America. He was ON the
Jeffries athletic tour from coast to
coast when Jeffries was training
for his recent but unfortunate match
with Jack Johnson, and ON this trip
Asbell met all comers of his weight.
He was also with MesS1s. Rogers &
WeStergard when they trained Frank
Gotch for his recent championship
match with HackenSchmidt in Chicar
go. Asbell has met and defeated
The best men of this country and al
Sc foreign grapplers of his weight,
and is a game and scientific man.
His weight is about 1S5.
Mr.. Lindstrom is one of The best
$50 pound wrestlers in the game. He
has wrestled with such men as DR..
Roller and others OF his class and al
ways gave a good accent of himself.
|; took Roller 45 minutes to gain a
fall from him when he was on the
defensive, and ON his viist here a
couple of weeks ago, Lindstrom told
the writer he could beat Asbell, and
with such a feeling the match should
be as good a one as could be arrang-
ed.
Those who were unfortunate enough
not TO see the Roller-Rogers match
cannot afford to miss this one. The
prices will be within the reach Of
all. $3.50 for ringside seats; s1.00
downstairs; 75c first half balcony;
and SOC last half balcony At these
prices all can afford to see the match
and big crowd is expected.-Blln-
wood Leader.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-23
PROGRESS CLUB.

The Progress Club met at the home
ut Ms. Mitchell with Mrs. TORY as
leader Of Vanity Fair" which will
be studied the next four meetings.
Biography Of Thackery-Mrs. Brink
man.
Introductory Sketch OF Vanity Fair
Mrs. Torrey.
The afternoon 3 work was then Civ
ca over to Mrs. Coughlin who was
assisted with readings by Mrs. F. ".
Russell, Miss Taylor, Mrs. Torrey,
Mrs. Towusley and Mrs. McMullen.
The club viii meet next week at the
home Of Mrs. E. R. Moses, Jr.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-23
INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM
UPHELD.

The Supreme Court of the United
States has declined 70 amul as I'M
constitutional the initiative and refer
endum mehOd of legislation in the
states. 1t decided that it has no junis-
diction over the form of government
IN the states, that being a political
question for Congress to deal with.
The case arose in Oregon where
the Pacific States Telephone and Tele
graph Company attacked law adopt
ed under the Initiative and Referen-
dun clause of the constitution, alleg-
ing that the Initiative and Referen-
dun violated the principles Of the re-
publican form of government. The
law imposed a tax of per cent on
the gross receipts of telephone COM
panies.
Chief Justice White announced the
deciSon of the court.
AS the issues, presented in their
very essence" said he, ARE and
have long since by this court been
definitely determined to be political
and governmental and embraced with
m the scope of the powers conferred
on Congress, and not therefore with
IN the reach Of judicial power, il fol
lows that the case presented is not
within our jurisdiction, and the writ
of error must therefore be, and it is,
dismissed for want of jurisdiction
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-23
WITH FoRTY-ElGHT STARS.

Wfth the admission of Arizona TO
the Union the last state to be formed
from contiguous territory has become
part of the United States. Under the
Terms by which Texas was admitted,
four additional states may be formed
out of its territory; but only with
the consent of that state, which is
not likely to be given.
Delaware was the first state to rati-
fly the constitution. 1t was followed
in a few days by Pennsylvania. New
Jersey, Georgia and Connecticut. With
lr seven months eleven states had
ratified. North Carolina however,
was two years later than Delaware in
rat,fying and Rhode Island, the thir-
teenth, was six months slower than
North Carolina
Other states were admitted however
in quick succession. Vermont was
the first to join the original thirteen,
in 1871. The next year came Ken
lucky, four years later Tennessee and
seven years later Ohio. louisiana was
admitted in 1912, so It will celebrate
its centenary this year. Then the
states came by twOs, one Northern
and one Southern-Indiana and MiSSis
sippi, Illinois and Alabama, Maine
and Missouri. The controversy STIR
red up over the question of slave ter
ritory i'm connection with the admis-
sion of Missouri became historic.
There was a hull of fifteen years af-
ter the Missouri question was settled,
and then Arkansas was accepted IN
1886 and Michigan the next year. Flor
ida and Texas both joined the Union
I'M 1S45 and they were followed by
Iowa, Wisconsin and California. Min
neSota and Oregon were admitted just
before the Civil War. .
On the eve of the war, january 29
1861, Kansas was admitted. West
Virginia separated from the Old Do
mimion while the war was in progress.
Nevada was added IN 1864. Three
years later came Nebraska Colorado
is stiH remembered as the Centenr
nial state.
The flag retained its thirty-aght
stars for the next thirteen years,
when great influx came from the
Northwest. Dakota was divided into
two states and Montana and Washing
ton were added. The next year the
number of states was raised to for
ty-four by the admission Of Idaho and
Wyoming. By 1896 Congress thought
it had Utah sewed up on the question
of polygamy and was Wiling to ad-
NIT the state. Oklahoma was added
in 1907.
New MEXICO admitted last month,
and Arizona admitted a few days ago,
complete the continental United
States. Alaska and Hawaii probably
will be the next applicants, and posi-
bly, after them, Porto Rico and the
Philippines. But for several years
the flag IS likely 70 retadn It's forty
eight stars.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-23
CORONER INVESTIGATES DEATH.

The Leavenworth Post of Monday
tells of the death of Mrs. Clara D.
Wicks, aged mother of L. E. Wicks of
this CITY and says that the coroner
will investigate the death. In regard
t. the death and the burning Of the
home, the Post says:
Coroner J. C. Davis will investi-
gate the circumstances having to do
with the death of Mrs. Clara D.
Wicks, 81 years old; who succumbed
70 injuries received i'm fire last
Thursday night and it is probable
tnat an inquest will be conducted.
Mrs. Wicks died at the Cushing
hospital late Saturday afternoon. She
had been i'll for some time prior to
the fine in the house where she room
cd Fifth and Spruce streets, but it is
thought her death was not directly
due to that illness.
The origin of the fire has not vet
been learned. It started quickly and
almost before the occupants could get
to places Of safety the building had
been completely reduced. 1t is the
cOronar's intention if possible. to de
temine what caused the fire and il
the resulting circumstances warrant
and inquest will be held
Mrs. W!cks life was saved only
by the promptneSs of Mrs. Dora Hank
She was awakened by the dense smoke
and immediately thought of the aged
woman on the third floor of the build
ing. She rushed upstairs. Mrs. Wicks
was unconscious on her bed. A light
ed lamp stood en- table near by. Mrs
Hank grabbed Mrs. Wfcks and drag
ged her to the hallway, where she
heSitated long enough TO catch her
breath. When she again started down
stairs with her charge she slipped
and both plugged headlong to the bot
tom.
when the two women finally reach
ed the street the building was a mass
Oh flames. Mrs. WickS was taken to
the hospital where she was attended
by DR.. Stewart Mckee. Mrs. Hank
was little injured by her fall.
For some time prior to the fire
Mrs. Wicks was reported to have been
woman of considerable means. It
was common gossip around the neigh
bOrhOod that she had many thousands
of dollars secreted about the premis-
es. This however, never had been
proved to the satisfaction of anybody,
and therefore, it is not known positive
ly that such was the case. Coroner
Davis is of the opinion nevertheless,
that the circumstances of the affair
Warrant a minute investigation and
it is his intention to make one.'
After a thorough investigation on
the part Of the county attorney and
police officers into the death of Mrs.
Wicks the Post of Tuesday announces
that the officers fa.led to find that
any doors had been tampered with
and that the fine was evidently caus-
ed by cat kept by Mrs. Wicks thai
it is believed overturned lamp. The
body of the cat, badly burned, was
found during the investigation.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-23
STOLE A MARCH.

Mr.. Phillip Savoy and Miss Eliza
beth Johnson of this city stole a
march on their many young friends
last Saturday by going down to Hutch
inson where they we've married by the
Probate Judge. The groom is the son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Karl Savoy, an m
dustrious young man who was born
and raised in this county. The bride
is popular young lady, and for some
time was connected with the tele
phone system. The many young
friends Of the happy pair extend con-
grahulations.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-23
THE MAENNERcHoR MASK BALL.

The tenth annual masquerade CIV
CT by the ElHnwoOd Maennerchor at
their hall in EIIinwOod last Monday
night was without doubt one of the
largest attended in the history Of e.
linwood. About one hundred from
here attended and all had a splendid
time The dance was continued un,
til four O'Clock in the morning, CIV
ing those from here Just time enough
70 catch No. IL for home. There was
a large variety OF costumes and the
judges who awarded the prizes Ger
tainly deserve much credit for the
manner In which they wene awarded,
and all were pleased.