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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-31

In 1850 only three per cent of the
population of Switzerland were for
eigners. Since that time the total
has risen to Is per cent Now it is
proposed to levy a special tax upon
them Perhaps it might induce some
Ct them to procure the naturalization
of their children. Perhaps it might
drive some of them away. Since tax
alton began its recent upward move
ment in Germany there have been Ger
mans who have removed to Switzer-
land for the purpose of escaping it's
pressure. If Switzerland tries to
tax them too roundly some of them
will move back
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-31
MARRIAGE LAWS AND DIVORCE

To what extent the divorce evil is
encroaching on our national life is
shown by the report of the Illinois
commission appointed to secure evil
-dence on that subject The figures It
submits are staggering. Within the
last half century divorce has increased
on an average of more than three and
one-third times as fast as the popula-
ton In the past year it is estimated
that 100000 divorces were granted it
is within moderation to say that In the
last so years 100000 homes have
been wrecked. and that nearly mil
lion and a half of children under the
age OF ten were deprived of one or
both parents. Compare the figures
for 1900 in 20 European countries, in
addition to Australia, Canada and New
Zealand with a total population of
267 10000 as against our population
at that time of 100000. The di-
vorces granted in the % countries
were $1,000. The divorces granted in
this country were $1,000. The rate
here was seven times that of Europe
The commission believes remedy can
be found only by revision of our
marriage laws. I'VE can never hope.
says it's report, ito eradicate the evil
of the divorce court until we safeguard
the morals and health of the communi-
ty by just, sane adequate marriage
laws
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-31
DEATH FOR A BRIDE
SANTA E.TRAIN BRINGS TRAGIC
END TO KANSAS HONEY
MOON JOURNEY.
WIFE KILLED; HUSBAND HURT
D. G. Hertz of Kansas City and
Young Bride Caught on the
Tracks at SaffordvilIe,
Kansas.

Saffordville, Kan-The honeymoon
trip of Douglas G. Hertz of Kansas
City and his bride, who was Miss
Madeline Lawless of Strong City,
Kan, came to a tragic end here. A
motor car in whtsh they were riding
was struck by Santa Fe passenger
train No. 5, killing Mrs. Hertz and
dangerously injuring her husband.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hertz were married
in Kansas City, Kan, few days ago.
They had motored to Cottonwood
Falls and were on the way to Strong
City, where they expected to visit
Mrs. Hertz's sister, Mrs. Edward Ma
loney, wife of a Strong City business
man.
Caught Between Tracks.
Arriving at Saffordville they are
said to have taken a wrong road
which took them across the Santa Fe
tracks at the Saffordville depot. They
discovered their mistake and started
to turn between a spur track and the
main line. Just as they tried to re-
cross the tracks again the train
passed. The motor car was demol-
ished
Mrs. Hertz died almost immediate
ly after the accident. Mr.. Hertz suf-
fered a severe fracture of the skull
and physicians say his recovery is
doubtful He was taken to ST. Mary's
hospital in Emporia on an eastbound
train which arrived a few minutes
later. The body of Mrs. Hertz also
was taken to Emporia.
The bride was daughter: of Mr.
and Mrs. James L. Lawless, who lived
in Strong City for many years Mr..
Hertz met her in Topeka while trav
cling. She was 81 years old. A;
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-31
AN OKLAHOMA MAN ACCUSED
Clerk of District Court at Wagner
Disappeared and EmbezzIement
-" - is Charged. .ttsr-

Muskogee,. Ok.--Charges of embez-
element were fled against Harry
Blake. clerk of the district court at
Wagner. He was ousteds by the
county commissioners and C. w. Bry-
ant appointed to succeed him. Blake
has been missing for a week. His
family believes he has committed sui
eide. The state examiner has already
found. shortages amounting to $4,000
in Blake's Office and is not ready to
report.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-31
LABOR COMMISSIONER QUITS
Charles p. NeiII Will Take a Position
With the Guggenheim's at
$4,000 Salary.

Washington, D. C.-Secretary of La
Dor Wilson has accepted the resigna-
ion of DR.. Charles P..Neill, for eight
years commissioner of labor and
famous federal mediator under the
Erdman Act in railroad labor dis
putes. Neill leaves the government.
service 20 accept a position at a re-
ported 'salarypof 10000 a year to
supervise . labor conditions y
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-31

The three thousand girl stenogra-
piers in Canada who protested
against being exhibited in moving
pictures rs gum-chewers will awake
responsive sympathy. No self-re-
specting, self-supporting young wem-
an wants to be held up to public
ridicule as the victim of such a habit
and the fact that the remonstrance is
coming three thousand strong ought
to count
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-31
A BIG STORM IN PHILIPPINES
The Islands Again Swept by a Dis
astrous Storm-Many Natives
Were Killed.

Manila.-The worst typhoon expert
enced in eight years struck the
islands, causing many deaths and
wrecking several small steamers and
numerous lighter craft
The known fatalities at sea total
IS, but the total death list from the
storm is swelling with incoming re-
ports 1t is believed no Americans
have lost their lives
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-31
Bee. Sting Fatal to a Woman.

Fort Smith, Ark.-Mrs- James
Thomasson of Columbus, Ark, mother
of six children, is dead from the sting
of a bee suffered a few days ago
Fifteen minutes after being stung she
became unconscious and never re-
gained her senses.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-31
A Race War With MexIeans.

Globe, Ariz-One man was stoned
to death and another injured severe
ly in a race war at Miami, six miles
from Globe, between Americans and
Mexicans. A crowd of Americans
were the aggressors and three of them
are in jail here
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-31
BRYAN in PennsyIvania.

Harrisburg, Pa--Secretary of State
Bryan addressed the PENNSYLVANIA
legislature on the distinction between
democracy and aristocracy- He pre-
dicted that before another general
election the presidential primary will
be so general that there will be no
need to hold national conventions
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-31
A NEBRASKA STORM
TEN PERSONS WERE KILLED AND
THIRTY INJURED AT
SEWARD.
OTHER SMALL TOWNS WERE HIT
Wire Communication Was Cut Off and
Details Were Lacking-Was Felt
in Omaha But Did Little
Damage.

Lincoln, Neb.-Another Nebraska
tornado took its toll and ten persons
are known to be dead at Seward, 20
miles west of here.
Duplicating on a smaller scale the
destruction wrought by the Easter
storm, the tornado started near Lush
ton; swept northeast, passing south OF
York, barely missed Tomora, struck
the northwest portion of Seward,
where it did its most severe damage,
then continued its eastward path and
touched Omaha, but by the time it
reached the Missouri river city it's
damaging force was spent and it only
served to recall to the residents there
the awful storm of a few weeks ago.
The Havoc In Seward.
Seward, Neb.-A tornado which took
a toll of ten lives, injured thirty per-
sons and destroyed more than a third
of the. town swept this place shortly
before o'clock in the afternoon.
Twenty-Five residences, including
several of the best in the town, were
destroyed and many more were partly
wrecked.
The business section of the town
was not seriously damaged
The identified dead are: Mrs. Da-
vid Hoover, Mrs. William Heffinger,
Mrs Chris Westerman, Mrs. B. l..
Wasserman, ]. Schultz, Burlington
section foreman; six-year-old daughter
Of Schultz, Mrs. r. Inlay, Samuel
Grim, Mrs. Edwards, Oscar Cogar.
Struck the Residence Section.
The tornado formed northwest OF
the city and swept across the coun-
Try, taking many buildings along it's
course. 1t struck the western or resi-
dence part of Seward and swept ev
erything in its path. 1t came onto
the town so suddenly that only part
Of the people had opportunity to run
to cellars, or other places of refuge.
Those killed generally were caught
in the wreckage of their homes, which
were quickly crushed.
The tornado, after passing through
Seward, continued on it's course to the
northwest, doing great damage to ru-
raj homes. Reports say that the
towns of Lushton,, Grafton, Utica and
McCool were in the path of the tws-
ter, but all wire communication to.
those points was destroyed by the
storm.
A Scare for Omaha.
Omaha, Neb.-A storm of tornado
fury struck the southern part of Oma-
ha at o'clock at night, unroofed
houses in the vicinity of Thirteenth
and Gold streets and doing other dam
age. No persons are reported injured.
Coming so quickly after the Easter
tornado, in which more than 100 lives
were lost, hundreds of persons rushed
to cellars and other places of refuge
Three inches of rain fell in the down
TOWN district
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-31
All Wood Pulp in Free.

Washington, D. C.-The customs
court has decided that European ma
tiens are entitled to the free entry of
wood pulp and paper under the most
favoraed nation clause of their COM
mercial treaties with the United
States
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-31
An ENGINE Struck Three Bows.

Tulsa, Ok.-While On their way to
schooi shree boys, ranging in age from
to 10 years, were run down by a
Midland Valley switch engine at the
Fourth Street crossing and probably
fatally injured
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-31
JOHNSON IS GUILTY
VICTED OF WHITE SLAVE
CHARGES IN CHICAGO.
FIVE YEARS is THE PENALTY
District Attorneys Effort to Keep Him
in Jail Pending Appeal FaiIs-Jury
Found Him Guilty on All =
Seven Counts.

Chicago, ul.-"Jack" Johnson, ne
gro pugilist, was found guilty of vio-
lating the Mann White Slave Act in
transporting Belle Schneider from
Pittsburgh to Chicago in 1910. He
was convicted on all seven counts in.
the Indictment The jury returned
its verdict after an hours consider
alton. The maximum penalty under
the finding is five years Imprisonment
or $1,000 fine, or both. Z
Released Him On Bond.
motion of the assistant district
attorney, Harry Parkin, that Johnson
be ordered confined in Jail was over
ruled by Judge Carpenter and the ne
gro was released on bond of $1,000.
A motion for a new trial was filed by
counsel for johnson and arguments
on the motion were set for May 10.
Johnson was charged with having
furnished Miss Schneider, a white
woman, with SIS with which to come
from Pittsburgh to Chicago. She tes1
tilted that on her arrival here John.
son had furnished fat which she
said had been devoted to immoral
purposes. She also described trips
around the country she made with the
PTlZS4ISHIST anu DIT HiS 0ApenS6
~, This was in 1910, just before the
marriage of Johnson to Eta Duryea,
the divorced wife of an eastern horse
man. She killed herself eight months
ago, leaving letters to her mother
brooding over her downfall. -
Married Another White Girl. r.,
Two months later Johnson was ar
rested by Chicago police on the
charge of having abducted Lucille
Cameron, an 1S-year-old white girl, the
daughter of Mrs. Cameron-Falconett
of Minneapolis, Mimi, who had been
employed as cashier at Johnson S. res
taurant. These charges we're dropped
and Johnson and Miss Cameron were
married.
1t was in the police investigation
of Johnson's affairs with the Mime
apolis girl that facts were unearthed
which resulted in the prize fighters
Indictment by a federal grand jury in
connection with Miss Schneider.
Four ballots were taken by the jury,
the first ballot being four for acquit-
tai and eight for conviction.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-31

An old lady recently died in Denver
claiming to be over one hundred years
of age. She never married and ex-
pressed herself as pleased that she
had not Just think how many more
years she might have lived had she
been happily married
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-31
Twjsters Formed at junction City.

Junction City, Kan.-Two small
twisters formed west of the city at
$50 p. m. and circled to the south
east One broke up, but the other
continued across the country. No re-
port of damage from it has been re-
ceiyed here
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-31

Walking the floor with the baby
when it howls at night unsettles the
mind. says specialist Amy old per
son can also add that it unsettIes the
temper as we'll =
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-31
a Naval officer a Suicide.

Annapolis, Md--With bullet
wound. through his heart, Lieut. Rich
ard HILL. U S. N, % years old, of
Fort Dodge. Ia, was found dead in his
room at a boarding house here
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-31
Postal oncjaf = suicide7

Peoria, Hl.-Henry Smith,, 80 years
old, assistant superintendent of mails
of the St Louis postof1ce, was found
;dead on, the steamer Bald. Eagle
Suicide is suspected by the police.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-31
Widow Gets Prince.

London.-A Florence dispatch to
the Daily Express says that Prince
Arsene, brother of King Peter of Ser
via, will marry Mrs Hugo Pratt, q
rich American widow.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-31
keiChborly.

Not long since a man moved into
a certain village After a week or
SO a friend called on him and asked
how he liked his new home.
Pretty WELL" he said.
Have you called on your neighbors
yet?''
NO" he replied; but I'm going to
If any more of my wood is missing"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-31
Hail pamaqes Missouri Crops.

- Breckenridge, Mo.-A destructive
hailstorGni from the southwest struck
this city. Many windows :. were
broken, Much damage was done to
gardens and crops -
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-31
USE ALIENS FOOT-EASE,

The antseptic powder to be shaken into the shoee.
If you want rest and comfort for tired, aching,
swollen, sweating feet Aliens Foot Ease. 1t
ueves corns and bunions of all pain and prevents
blisers, and calous spots. just the thing for
Dancing Parties. Patent Leather Shoes, and for
Breaking in New Shoes 1t is the greatest comfort
discovery of the Try 1t today. Sold everywhere.
rs cts Don II accept any substitute For FREE trial
package, address Allen s. Olmsted, LIE Boy, n. Y.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-31

The less man knows of women's
ways the more serene is his mind.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-31

A friend you have to buy won't be
worth what you pay for him.-G. D.
Prentiss
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-31

There is nothing more pitiful than
a life spent in thinking nothing but
self.-Farrar.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-31

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums. reduces infiamma-
tor, allays pain,cures wind collie a bottle Am
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-31

LEWIS Single Binder. straight 5c-many
smokers prefer them to 10c cigars Adv.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-31

In accord with the eternal fitness of
things, a man who stole a watch
wound up in jail
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-31

An ostrich can eat tacks, bat it can't
lay a carpet.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-31
Certainly

Certainly.
Il think an elopement is usually
blunder'
We'll, it is a mistaken move"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-10-04
GIVES POLICEMEN TROUBLE
Suuawe Arrested and Officers Have
Trouble in Landing Her in
Lock Up.

Because she had been able to beg
too much fire water squaw was ar
rested this morning by Officer John
Zacharias, with the aid Of Fred
Bursley, desk sergeant. All morn
ing the woman had been causing
much disorder on the down town
streets and finally went to her room
in the Dickinson rooming house on
Second street, where she was ar
rested. She refused to allow the
officers to enter the room and when
entrance was finally gained she en-
deavored to gain freedom by jump
ing from the second story window.
In this she was nearly successful,
but Zacharias grabbed her by one
foot, IN which position she was held
until aid came. The squaw caused
the officers much trouble, repeatedly
biting and kicking them. She was
finally loaded into cart and hur-
ried to the lock up. When sober she.
will be taken before Judge Crowell.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-10-04
MAYOR ISSUES FIRE
DAY PROCL AMATlON
Sets October 9 As Suggested by State
Fire Prevention Association and
Asks its Observance.
TO BE GENERAL CLEAN UP DAY
All Citizens Of Bemidji Will B.
Asked to Inspect Chimneys with
View Of General Protection.

In accordance with the recent pro-
clamation isued by Governor Eber-
hart dealing with fire prevention in
the state, William McCuafg yester-
day issued similar proclamation for
Bemidji.
Fire prevention in Minnesota is a
much discussed subject and since it
was earnestly taken hold of year
ago, has shown splendid results.
The proclamation of the mayor
follows:
To the People of the City Of Bemidji
Thursday, October 9th, has been
suggested by the Minnesota State
Fire Prevention association. 1t is
a. day which will be generally OBJ
served by every municipality in the
State
It is for the purpose of calling the
attention of every property owner
and every tenant to the fact that at
tention should be given to a general
inspection of chimneys, heating
plants, ETC., with a view to lessening
the number Of fires during the winter
months
Now therefore I, William McQuaig,
mayor of the City of Bemidji, do here
by proclaim Thursday, October 9Th,
as Fire Prevention and Clean Up
Day" and respectfully ask the co.
operation of all citizens in general
movement towards the cleaning up
of our alleys and back yards and the
inspection of chimneys with view
to the general protection Of the prop-
erty and lives of our citidens from
the fire fiend.
Done at the City of Bemidji this
Srd day of October 1918.
ss William McCuaig
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-10-04
JAMES N ]. HILL
GUEST OF BEMIDJI
Here Last Evening on Way to Ada
County Fair Where He Speaks
Todoy- Boosts Alfalfa
TELLS OF POTATO CONDITIONS
Says Bemidji Looks Better Than
Eyer to Him-Advises Bringing
in of More Cattle.
TELLS OF POTATO CONDITIONS

James J. Hill, empire builder of
the west, was the guest of the Be-
midi Commercial club for more than
an hour last evening.
Mr.. Hill spoke at the Nevis fair
yesterday afternoon, and passed
through Bemidji enroute to Ada
where today he will address the ci-
tizens of Norman county.
While in Bemidji Mr.. Hill was
taken on an automobile tour through
the city and surrounding country,
the trip being made in the J. o. Har-
rls car. Those who comprised the
party were Mr.. Hill, J. o. Harris, H.
Z. Baer and T. J. Burke.
Alfalfa was one of the chief sub
1ects discussed by the railroad build
er. "Grow alfalfa" he said. "for
alfalfa means cattle, and cattle mean
success"
MT. Hill is much interested in the
potato crop and told of the conditions
In Chicago now. He told of how
several days ago potatoes were sell
ling there at IS cents bushel. and
that today so many had been rushed
there that if loaded in one train it
would be mile and half in length.
he also told that his railroad this
year had already shipped enough po-
tatoes to form a train fifty miles in
length, while during last year the
length Of train would have been
more than 1875 miles long.
The railroad magnat said that Be-
midi improves more and more every
day and the progress of the city has
been remarkable since his last visit
here. The new Great Northern de-
pot is a proud spot Of Mr.. Hill and he
inspected 1t with much pride. His
special left, about 10 o'clock for Ada.
Mr.. Hill was accompanied, by Prof.
Crane, the Great Northern soil ex-
pert.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-10-04
FOOT BALL TEAM REBELS
Grand Rapid, Pigskin ohasers win
Not Play Uuless Two Regulars
are Reinstated.
MAY NOT PLAY IN BEM1DJ1

Members OF the Bemidji high
school foot BAH team are worried be-
cause of the prospect that there may
be no game with Grand Rapids this
year.
Two Of the Grand Rapids school
stars, Will Whaling and Ed Farrell,
played with the city team in their
game against Bemidji last Sunday.
The fact was brought to the at
tention of Superintendent Freeman
who issued the notice that neither
Of the players could take part in any
of the remaining games on the high
school schedule. Immediately after
receiving the announcement the
members of the regular team refused
to take part in any more games or to
even practice until the players were
reinstated. This the superintendent
refuses to do. AS a consequence the
game with Coleraine which was
~ 90 . *
played this afternoon was taken part
in only by a team of substitutes.
Coach Carson says that no other
games will be playedHas it would be
an injustice tosthe high school to
place losing team iii the field when
material for a strong team was on
hand. Both Of the boys who are
blacklisted are stars, and without.
them the Grand Rapids eleven is
greatly Handicapped. Whaling is a
wonder at carrying. the bail and his
+punting and drop kicking has
brought many q victory to the orange
and black. Farrell, onrend or in the
backfeld is a terror to opposing line
men and is Of, the aggressive type
which will some day stamp him as
star on the gridiron. d.,
1t has been stated axlyod author
ity during the week that the father
of one of the boys has announced
that he will take the case to the
courts if necessary, to.decide wheth-
er not his son lis under the govern
ance Of the school authorities on
Sunday.