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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-01-26
PROGRESS CLUB.

The Progress club met Monday With
Mrs. MaSsie and discussed the Story
Of "The Pckwick Papers," continued
from the last meeting. Readings were
made by Mrs. Brinkman, Mrs. Smith
Mrs. Harris, Mrs. L. E. Moses, Mrs
Laura Towusley and Mrs. Honnen
The club will meet next week witt
AIrs. Honnen.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-01-26

Frank Midland, ST.. was down from
the north side Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-19
WHITE-HoTcHkIsS.

Announcement has been received
here Of the marriage OF Rachel Hotch-
kiss and Mr.. Geo. White in San Diego,
Cal, where the young couple will
make their home. Both are former
Great Bend young people and very
popular in the young crowd Of this
city. The groom is a son Of DR.. and
Mrs. W. H. White of this city and for
the last few years has been engaged
in the journalistic profession, being
now one of the Associated Press staff
His bride is the youngest daughter
ct Mr.. and AIrS. E. L. Hotchhss, Of
Topeka, former residents of this city,
and is charming young woman.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-19
CHARLES WILLIAM LAYMAN.

c. W. Layman died at the hospital
about 9 O'Clock Saturday evening
from the effects of the bullet wound
received at the Missouri Pacific shops
last Thursday evening. Funeral Ser
vices were held at the Methodist
church Monday afternoon conducted
by Rev. Cunningham. 1t was one of
the largest attended funerals ever
held in Hoisington. Interment was
made in the HOiSingtOn cemetery.
The services were in charge of the
|. o. o. F. lodge Of which order Mr.
Layman held the position as Noble
Grand prior to his death.
Mr.. Layman was a hard working
man, a good citizen and an active
church worker. He leaves to mourn
his loss his wife, his father, who lives
at Lucas, five sisters and three
brothers. The sisters are Mrs. Tor
renee, Mrs. Vaughn and Mns. Cuddy,
OF Lucas, Kansas;Mrs. Lawson and
Mrs. Shore OF Wamego, Kansas; the
brothers are Carl and Jack Of Salina,
and Mel, Of Green River, Utah.
Mrs. Cuddy, Mr.. and Mrs. Tor
renee and ], o. vaugn Of Lucas,
and J A. Lawson of Wamego, attend
ed the funeral services.-Dispatch.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-19
cLARk-voLLMER.

The wedding Of Mr.. VIII VoIlmer
OF this city and Miss Bertha Clark of
Topeka, formerly Of this city, took
place at the home q the brides faith,
er IN Topeka, Sunday evening, last.
WIZ VOIlmer is one Of our best young
men He is the assistant cashier Of
the Brinkman Co. bank and stands
high in the esteem Of his employers.
Both he and his bride have grown
to maturity in this city and have
many warm friends who join Us in
extending congratulations. Mrs. voIl-
mer and daughter, Clara, went to
Topeka to attend the wedding.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-19
AUGUST VoIeT.

August Voign, one OF the leading
German citizens OF Kansas, and for
years a resident Of Dakin township,
died at his home near Hudson, Stat
ford county, at an early hour last Fri
day morning, and was buried at e.
linwood on Monday, with the full
honors that are accorded members
Of the Deutscher Mihtar Verein.
He was born December %, 1S47 in
MagdebuNg, Germany. He ENLISTED in
the Prussian army and served as a
private In the Franco -Prussian war in
1901 and as result Of his bravery
during this war was decorated with
the EiSemer Kreuz, II Classe, the
highest honor that can be bestowed
upon German private. 1t is not
thought that any other man in this
section of the country can boast Of
such am honor. He was married in
1876 10 Miss Agnes Koehne in Leip-
zig and years later in the spring of
1885 came to America, direct to El
hnwood, whene he bought a farm 2
miles north of town and the family
lived there until 1905 when he sold
the place and bought a farm in Stat
ford county near Hudson where he
lived when death, due to tuberculosis,
came last week. He had been sick
for several years.
He leaves a widow and four child
ren, Mrs. Antonio 4. 0benhauS, Carl,
Fritz and Leonard, beside a host of
friends, Funeral services were held
at the home Monday morning and the
body then brought to EllinwOod for
interment. Rev. Lebart of Ellin-
wood conducted services at the grave
and the body was inferred with mill
tary honor by the firing squad of the
Militaire Verein of Ellinwood of which
the deceased was one of the founders
and first president.
1t was our pleasure to have been
acquainted with Mr.. Voigt from the
time he located at EllinwOod. He was
a hand working man. A man of
sound principles, and one who always
advocated what he thought was best
for his fellowman. He was one of
the founders of the German iGsur-
ance company which has attained
remarkable standing in Barton and
surrounding counties. He always look
ed after the needs of his friends In
his death Kansas loses one of its
best citizens, and the family hus-
band and father second to nome.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-19
FOR Boys AND GIRLS CONTESTS.

This office has received a little
pamphlet about the Boys and Girls
Contests to be held this year under
the auspices Of the Kansas Agricul-
tural College. AS usual, these IN
clude contests in corn growing, pota-
toes, gardens, poultry, ETC., for the
boys, with contests in sewing, bread
making and tomato growing for the
girls. All contests must first be
handled locally, by the farmers insti-
tutes, bankers, grain dealers, COM
mercial clubs, women's clubs, etc.
Winners in the "a" classes (above fff-
teen years Of age) are in most cases
to be sent to the State Institute meet
ing at the Agricultural College during
the winter holidays. This pamphlet
has been sant to all institute officers
and viii be sent to amy others inter
ested. 1t viii also be sent to all
boys and girls who enter the con-
tests after their names ane sent by
the local committee to the Extension
Department Of the Agrcuk lrad Col.
lege
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-19
SNOW DRIFTS STILL
FOUND BY FARMER

It is now a month and a half since
the big snow Of February % swept
over this region, but the prevalently
moderate temperature recorded since
that date have failed to remove the
last Of the big drifts from the Stueri
farm, which is located on the main
road between Great Bend and Hois-
ingtou. The drifts in some places ON
this farm are still 2 feet deep, ac-
conding to statements made BY Mr..
Stuei, who went out to the farm a
few days ago to clear some timber.
He states that he was prevented
from working in many places by the
deep drifts.-Topeka Capital.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-19
LOCAL NEWS.

The many friends Of Mr.. and Mrs
Fred Steuri will regret to learn that
the little son that come to bless their
home only few days ago was not
permitted to stay long, but was gath
cred home to his Maker last Satur.
day morning. They have the sympa-
thy Of their many friends.
Gus Schilling was up from Sew
ard Thursday visiting his old friends
AIr. and Mrs. Karl Schneider, Mr
and Mrs. Webber, Fned and Louis Zu.
tavern, VIII Townsley, Louis Hans
and the writer attended the Voigt
funeral in Ehknwood Monday.
John Grant was up from BIhnwood
Thursday.
Miss Clara Miller was here last
week visiting with Mrs. Joe Shinnick
Mrs. R. C. Russell and son, John
Marion, Is visiting with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. McCrOry, Of Law
renee.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. n. Hovey Of Wich-
ita, have been here visiting NIr. and
Mrs. Claude Yeo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Haugh left last
Friday for an extended visitin New
York, Chicago, and Kansas City.
Mrs. Jas. Gamt spent Sunday with
friends In Newton.
Judge and Mns. ]. ]. Anthony went
to Sterling Saturday to spend Sun.
day with their daughter, Mrs. Chas
Daenzer.
C. C. Harvey Of Rush Center visite
with his panents, Mr.. and Mrs. R. L.
Harvey, last week.
Mrs. Mic BerScheidt spent Satur-
day In EHinwoOd visiting relatives.
Grant Jones was called to Illinois
last week by the death Of his father.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. X. Roahen of Claf-
lin, spent Sunday here with their son
Ken Ssth, and wife.
Fred Sieyenling left Saturday fol
Burdette for a visit with his parents
Mrs. Sieverling has been visiting
there for several days
Chas. Duttrell and daughter Of Ex
celsior Springs visited here Satur
day with his sister, Mrs. r. A
Charles. and family.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-19
WHEAT OUTLOOK FAVORABLE

Broomhall's weekly foreign crop
summary for April 16, says:
United Kingdom-The outlook for
winter crops is generally good; spring
seeding is progressing rapidly.
France-The outlook for wheat Is
good. Supplies of native wheat are
very light.
Germany-Fears are expressed re-
garding crops as a result Of recent
frost. There Is a good export de-
mand for native wheat, with supplies
insufficient.
Hungary-Weather has been cold,
which Is unfavorable for crops.
Roumania-The wheat outlook is
favorable.
RusSia--The outlook for winter
crops is favorable, although some com
plants came from BeSSarabia and
parts Of Azoff. Supplies Of wheat are
light. Weather has been frosty.
Italy-Officials take a most favor
able view of the wheat outlook, but
the market is firm ON small supplies.
Spain-The wheat outlook is more
favorable; weather fine.
North AfTica-0wing to continued
drouth the wheat outlook is unfay0-
able.
Observation-Disclosures is favorable fol
the movement Of wheat, and arrivals
are larger. Corn is weak, due to
large estimates on the yield, with the
quality Of arrivals excellent.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-19

Warren Baker and wife were in
Dodge City Sunday.
Miss Nellie Johnson visited with
her parents in Rush county Sunday.
Mrs. ]. A. Forbes and children left
for Parson Sunday, called there by
the illness Of her sister-in-law. Mt.
Forbes went there several days ago.
Mrs. Geo. Reid Of Tribune, was
hene Saturday and Sunday visiting
her son, who is attending high school
here.
Miss Mabel Fair went to Darned
Saturday to spend Sunday with
friends.
Mrs. John Wagner, Of Ellinwood
spent Sunday with her sister. AIrs.
Clareace o'Neal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-19
PIANO RECITAL.

Miss Poole announces a Piano Re-
cital by Miss Beatrice Rush, as the
first of a ssries of musicales to be
given in connection with the work
of the school this spring. This Re-
cital will be given at the studio next
Thursday evening, April IS, at 8 o.
clock.
Miss Rush will be assisted BY Miss
Jessie Dodge, contralto.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-19
OF THE MOVEMENT, /"
Says a Frenehman, (which Generate.
Its Own Songs

Bay Stannard Baker, writing a re
port Of the Lawrence strike In the
May American Magazine, says that
the movement in Lawrence. was a
singing movement. 1T Is the first
strike ever saw which sang" he
says. Mr.. Baker goes on:
Il shall not soon forget the curious
life, the strange sudden fire, Of the
mingled natiOnahties at the strike
meetings when they broke into the
universal language Of song. And not
only at the meetings did they sing,
but at the s0uphOuses and in the
streets. saw a group Of women
strikers, who were peeling potatoes
at a relief station, suddenly break in
to the swing Of The international. {"
They have whole book OF songs
fitted to familiar tuneS-the Eight.
hour Song the Banner Of Labor. ,
Workers, Shall the Masters Rule us?
and so on-but the 'fayorite of all was
the Socialist song called The Intema.
tionale.' Here are two stanzas:
Arise, We prisoners of starvation!
Arise, ye wretched OF the earth,
For justice thunders condemnation,
A better worlds in birth.
No more traditions claims shall bind
us,
Arise, ye slaves! no more in thrall!
The earth shall rise on new founda-
tions,
We have been naught, We shall be
all.
Rafrain:
'Tis the final conflict,
Let each stand in his place,
The Industrial Union,
Shall be the human race.
1T is not short of amazing, the
power of a great idea, to weld men
together. Each morning at the strike
meeting they called the roll OF the
races-Armenians, Syrians, Germans
Jews, American Italians, Poles, and
so on-and as each was called, the
representative arose and gave his re-
port for his people. There was in It
all peculiar intense, vital spirit
a religious spirit, if you will-that
never felt before in any strike. More
over, the meetings were conducted
with the utmost publicity-nO secret
conclaves, no underhand dealing. At
first everyone predicted that it would
be impossible to hold these divergent
people together, but aside from the
skilled men, some Of whom belonged
to craft unions, comparatively few
went back to the mills. And as a
whole, the strike was conducted with
little violence.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-19
NOTICE..

The A. o. U. w. and D. Of H.
Lodges of Great Bend, Kansas, will
hold their Annual Home Coming +"
at the l. o. o. F. Hall, Saturday
night, April q, 1912. All members
Of both lodges ane requested to be
present, bringing with them ALL of
their FAMILY. Program begins at
$3.50, sharp. Banquet follows program.
COMMITTEE.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-19
cARPENTER.MlLLER.

Rolly H. Carpenter of Hoisington
.nd Ellen II. Miller Of Marquette were
married in this city Monday, April Is,
Ls Rev Cockerill of the NJ. E. church
n the parsonage We understand
that they will make their home in
IOisingtpn
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-19

Mrs. Chas. Gissman, Of Kansas
City, is here for a visit with Mr.. and
MnS. D. C. GlisSman and family.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-19

VIII Altman was down from North
Homestead Monday.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-09-27
Waved 1t Wildly Over tbs Booklets
Shoulder.

fash it came to her how she might
save he race. Deity. almost blindly,
she snatched the handkerchief from
his pocket and waved il wildly over
the bookie's shoulder, who. with low
cred face and eyes, was searching for
her lips.
\ oar from the crowd told her tina
Chappy had seen the signal and was
urging Wildfire to win. For the brief
est space she remained quietly in the
arms Of the deluded bookmaker.
With sudden strength born Of anger
and insulted ~womanhood she fought
herself free from his loathSome I'm
! brace and with all her might struck
him full iii the face with clinched fist.
You beast. You brute" she shrieked.
The force of the blow had staggered
Duffy. BreathleSs with fear and anger
he cried. What do You mean?"
In widest eXultation she faced him
and in a voice pitched high with emo
ton she cried: "Wildfre wins. That's
what ! mean. And you didn't kiss ME
YOU didn't. you didn't
Then the strain snapped and she
sank into the chair by the desk and
laying her head OF her arms. cried rs
only a happy woman can cry for joy.
Duffy sneaked out OF the stable with
out looking back.
The winning Of the Ocean stakes by
Wildtire was one of the most popular
victories of the season. Chappy was
highly eiated over his success. Dressed
in apparel which for g-orgeousness RI
vailed the sunnower, he made his pa.
rade Of the hotels near the track. Ace
cording to instructions he had bet IS
on his mount to win for Hortense.
With her winnings he sent her n note
transmitting the startling information
that Mrs. Darlington owned Wildflre.
Bud had met Chappy after the race
to tell him what he thought Of him for
being n party 10 the plot, They com
pared notes ind began nm investigation
on their account. II Was not long
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-09-27
Copyright by George n. Broadhurst.

All over" Mrs. Darlington sighed
under her breath. But to Duffy she
said, $50 Jackdaw can't lose?"
Not unless he breaks a leg" assert
ed the bookmaker in his enthusiasm.
I've got the SWEETEST bet on him I ever
had. And I'll tell you what I'll do"
He leaned over her and with leering
eyes and shortened breath continued:
Ten thousand Of it is yours, and YOU
don't have to pay if he loses. What do
you think of that"
Mrs. harrington tried to peer over his
shoulder to catch Il glimpse of the
horses who were nearing the stretch.
IT'S very kind OF you, indeed she
answered him absentmindedly.
That's nothing to what I'd do if we
were real friends" he i%nsinuated.
The beat of the hoofs drew his atten-
ton for an instant.
Hello. They are coming into the
stretch. Think we will be-" he painted.
why not?' she cried. pressing closer
to him to see Wildfre running easily at
J~ackdaw's flank.
ten thousand, win or lose. Give me a
kiss-Sive me a kiss to seal the bar
gain He drew her into his arms.
She offered no resistance. She was
too heartsick to realize the offense. All
Of her hopes and happiness were cen
tered in the little mare fighting gamely
to win for her.
D,,eeu x.:.t. a. "
was drawing her closer to his bosom.
She caught a glimpse Of his handker-
chief sticking from his coat pocket.
Over his shoulder she caught sight of
Chappy looking for the signal. In a
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-09-27

before they heard the story which
Duffy was spreading industriously that
Mrs. Darlington owned the Duffy
stable.
Duffy, foiled and beaten, had left the
stable voWing vengeance upon the
widow for the loss Of his small for
tune and the blow which she had
given him. He realized that if DIR.
Woodhurst eve knew that Mrs. Bar
rineton was interested in a racing sta
bic he would break the match at once.
Duffy tried to reach the doctor at mis-
home by telephone. but received no
reply to a constant ringing of the bell.
At the dinner table to his companions
he related the story of Garrison being
in love with her and buying a horse
to beat the favorite. which she owned.
BY hints and ~innuendoes he started
the news. but did not tell why Garri-
son had bought the horse and that he
had schemed to have the race thrown.
Mrs. harrington appeared at the din
ner table that evening as serene and
beautiful as ever. She had hurried
home Immediately after the episode in
the trainers quarters and locked her.
self in her room for an hour. When
she rejoined her friends she was in
full command of herself, as she
thought, for any emergency. However,
many incidents were to happen In the
few short hours before the lights of
her home would be turned out.
After thinner Bud brought Mrs. Bar
ringtOn a note from Donovan.
Seating herself at her desk, Mrs. Bar
rington read:
Have a swell offer for Wildtire. but
must see you before closing sale. That
race today has sent our prices UP to
the rafters. Will be over to see YOU
rs soon as possible. Duffy has found
out that YOU own the stable. | tried
to give him the wrong steer, but he
wouldn't stand for it. Look out for
h1m-he means trouble"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-09-27
PROLOGUE OF THE STORY.

John harrington, q ~stockbroker Of
regular habits, dies. His widow finds
included in her a heritage q rae
Ing stable secretly operated by her
husband during life under the name
John Duffy" "Widow' Darlington,
after comforting with Mat Donovan,
the trainer, decides to secretly con-
tlnue ownership Of the stable under
the old name and live near the track.
her sister, Myrtle, and her fiance,
Ralph Woodhurst, whose father is OPP
posed to the race track, are interrupt
ed in their lOyemaking by Janet Stir
ling, who annoys Ralph by referring to
him as a mode young man. Donovan
arrives in quest Of Mrs. harrington
and BERTHE Ainsworth tries unsuccess-
fully to humiliate him. Mrs. Barring
ton returns from an auto ride with
Mr.. Sanderson. John Garrison, a rich
miner, a friend of two weeks standing,
proposes to the widow. Wildfre's
chances Of winning the Ocean stakes
on the morrow are being discussed
when DR.. Woodhurst, the race track
reformer, Joins them Unexpectedly. and
Mrs. harrington has an uncomfortable
time getting rid of him. Chappy Ras-
ter, the egotistic jockey who is to ride
Wildfire, calls on Mrs. Darlington to
see 1.-The owner Of the John Duffy sta
BILE" John Duffy. a bookmaker, who
is believed by most people to be the
owner Of the stable, has won the en-
nifty OF Garrison. who threatens to
break" him. Ralph secretly stakes a
large sum on Wildfire and while at the
track Is met by Myrtle. Mrs. Barring
ton puts In an appearance after they
leave and tells Chappy Raster how to
run a winning race. The jockey then
meets Duffy, whom he thinks Is the
real owner OF Wildfire, and agrees to
win only II a handkerchief is waved
from the stable window. Bud, the sta
BILE boy. overhears these instructions
and informs the widow, who decides
to defeat Duffy's object. When the
race starts she manages to keep his at
tention away from it.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-09-27
Tho Race,

- 0TFFY noticed the move and
~ smiled in self flattery.
e1ssE.E You're right answered
.SAX Duffy, turning his head to
catch a glimpse Of the horses still at
the post. Come over here, won't
your he begged.
"Oh, Mr.. Duffy" she luttered.
Just to oblige me. l got a splendid
reason" be urged, with a smile.
"Oh, very WELL" she acquiesced,
moving to his side. And now WHAT
she begged, leaning toward him.
Looking into her eyes and in a voice
laden with the deepest meaning, he
answered her, Anything you like"
Then tell me who is going to win
this racer she asked, anxiety almost
betraying her.
The query was not what Duffy had
expected, but he felt that he would
have to humor her. She had under
stood what he intended to convey and
was only playing with him.
There's nothing to it but Jackdaw,"
he told her.
Il thought Wildfre was the favor
ite?'
she Is. but Jackdaw will win lust
the same"
This was the last blow to shatter her
hopes. What Bud had old her was all
true. The favorite was to be beaten.
not because she was not the best entry,
but In the interests of blackleg-ine
bookmakers. And John Garrison was
n of them. 1t could not be true. He.
or all men, to associate with such a
degrading crew as, she thought. were
leagued against her.
rs Mr.. Garrison as sure as you
are" she almost whispered.
Duffy was standing with his back to
the window with his arms out
stretched, his palms resting on the sill.
He appeared to be hiding the racers
from her. AT her question she realized
that he could implicate her friend in
the deal and pay off the score of the
last encounter. He felt that she would
never speak to Garrison again after
hearing of his crookedness. Had she
glanced into his face or caught sight
Of him biting his lips to keep himself
from betrayal, h would have realized
that he was lying.
Elated at his success. he answered.
~ should say he is. Why. he's got it
all framed up, That's the reason he
bought Jackdaw this morning. lie
can't lose, | tell you"
Mrs. harrington grew faint when she
heard of the treaehery of Garrison rs
narrated by Duffy. Again she heard
the cry. They're OFF," A mufiled roar
swept over the field from the grand
stand. Steadily 1t grew into cheers as
Jackdaw swept To the front.
They're of this time for fair" cried
Duffy. In less than II couple OF min
utes II will be all over" He watched
the horses for n moment kecnly. His
plans were worked out to perfection.
Chappy ~ riding according to tho or
ders he had received.