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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01
Worth The Cost.

If the court house park here wss
only used one week in each year,
the tax payers would be getting good
returns on their money spent in i'm
proving and keeping the same mp in
shape if they could all have but seen
the source of pleasure it has BEEN
to the children who have been at
tending the Junior Chautauqua this
week. 1t is the only place in the city
where meetings such as theirs could
have been held, and the youngsters
have certainly been enjoying them
selves to the utmost. The park al
so proved its worth on circus day,
when it is estimated fully one thou.
sand persons partook of picnic din
ners in its cool shade.
1t is an institution that is really
worth while, and the city commission
ers should see to it that it is still
further beautified and improved.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01
The chautauqua Breakfast.

About seventy five of the young
folks of the city who have been par
ticularly active in the ChautauQua
work this year, enjoyed a big picnic
breakfast out at Horseshoe Bend on
Tuesday morning of this week and
all members of the party report II
as one of the most enjoyable outings
they ever experienced.
Miss Erna Zutavem was the cap
tadn IN charge Of the affair, making
practically all Of the preparations
TOR the same, and a goOdE share Of
the credit for the success of the fJmc,
ton is given to her, although she wac
loyalty assisted by others of THE
party. The crowd met at the court
house park at O'Clock in the morn.
ing and ioumeyed to the grounds in
automobiles. A big camp fire was
built, bacon was 'Trizzled" and the
rest Of the menu prepared in trut
camp style, and a royal good time
enjoyed by all.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01
HAUL SEED WHEAT FREE.
Order Granting Railroads Permission
Issued by Commission.

Seed wheat will be carried free
by the Kansas railroads to needy
Kansas counties this fail. An. order.
granting the RAILROADS permission to
transport seed wheat to points in
Kansas free Of charge was handed
down Tuesday by the Public UtiE.
ties Commission upon application Of
the Santa Fe, Union Pacific and Mis-
souri, Pacific lines. 1t Is certain the
Rock Island will also make the same
arrangement. The onder applies to
all roads in the state.
A delegation from Pawnee county
called at the state house Tuesday
morning to see what could be done
in the matter. They applied first
to the utilities commission and then
to the railroad officials, and upon
application of the latter the emer--
gency order was granted. The free
rate win be granted only ON proper
certificaticn by the county commits
sioners that the farmers are in need
Of help.
Two weeks ago Charles NJ. Saw.
yer, state bank commissioner, sent
out a circular Letter to about three
hunderd bankers in the western part
of the state, asking their Judgment
ON the proposition of supplying seed
wheat to the farmers in the west.
em part of the state. His propcsi
ton was to have the bankers fin
ance the purchase Of seed wheat and
Sell it to the farmers ON long time
notes, so as to tide them over until
next harvest in places where there
had been a crop failure this year.
"The local banks write me thai
in nearly every case they can han
die the proposition right at home,
said Commissioner Sawyer, If SONS
arrangement can be made to get the
seed wheat hauled in free. This il
Judging from the answers already re
ceived, about onefourth propably o
all the letters sent out. But thert
is going to be need of assistance n
some counties, without any doubt. ,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01
PROGRESSING RAPIDLY.
Work On The Swimming Pool Being
Pushed At "A Fast Pace.

Work on the new swimming pool
has gone forward with amazing dis
patch since breaking ground July
18th. The excavation has been fin
tshed and this in itself was no small
JOB. The cement side walls have
been built and a four inch cement
door completed, water connections
all made and at this time nearly all
necessary preparations have been
made to fill the pool. The foundaF
lions for the shower rooms and all
the dressing rooms are laid and the
same will be completed Within two
or three days. It is expected by the
management that the pool may be
used by the public not later than
next tuesday.
Most all Of the details for the man
agement have been worked out
Season tickets have been printed
and are now for sale, bathing suits
are available and within a few days
the pool will be the popular place tC
go to get your feet wet.
Much credit is due the manage
ment, and particularly to Presidenr
. Mclaughlin, for the expiditiOus wa!
In which this deal has been pusheC
since the conception Of the idea
Two shifts of men have been user
Tor several days on the work. anC
there are now about twenty five mel
on the pay roll,
We would suggest that when TIM:
gang finishes their present job tha
they be engaged to build the rive
bridge, as Judging by their progress
On the pool they ought to have tn,
bridge ready for use in about fiji
teen days.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01
Picnic For The Little Folks.

The members of the Junior Chau-
tauQua enjoyed a fine picnic In the
park Wednesday morning, about one
hundred and seventyfive Of the lit
tie folks spending almost the entire
morning in various games and enjoy
ing delicious refreshments furnished
By their own contributions, assisted
by some Of the ladies of the city
VINO were interested in seeing the
little folks enjoy a thoroughly good
time. Lemonade and ice cream cones
were served In abundance to the
Youngsters, and they certainly enjoy
ed the treat to the utmost.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01
A Farewell Surprise.

Lee Smell and family are leaving
the farm in Stafford county to be-
come residents Of Great Bend, and
some OF their neighbors engineered
a big farewell party for them on
Monday evening, which was the big
social event Of the seasan for the
neighborhood IN which they lived.
The guests comprised practically
the entire community and a gen
uine good time was enjoyed by all
present. The affair was a complete
surprise to the family but none the
less welcome for that. An abun.
dance of good things to eat were
produced by the visitors, and def
cious refreshments added to TIE
pleasures Of the evening, which with
music, games and neighborhOod chat
passed altogether too soon.
Mr.. Smell is cue among many who
has certainly made good at wheat
raising during the period Of good
crops Of recent years. He started
in a few years ago with very httt
capital and has fast established him
self as one of the successful whear
farmers Of this entire community
He is quitting the farm, not be-
cause he is dissatisfied with 1t, bu
for the reasoh that the condition o
his wife's health makes it neces-
sary for her to give up the vas
amount Of hard work incident to th'
successful operation Of a big whea
farm.
A host Of friends in the old neigh
borhOod unite in regrets at losinI
this estimable couple from thei
midst, and also in wishing for ther
an abundance Of success in thei
new venture.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01
Turned Him Loose.

A young man Of the town got him.
self into the tolls this week BY 70.
ing too strong with a couple OF won-
en- who were making temporary head
quarters in the village. One Of The
women was with her husband and
was probably respectable, but Ike
Old Dog Tray, was In bad company.
The local young man had formed
the acquaintance Of the party by
reason Of the fact that he had prom
ised weeks work to one Of The
men and succeeded in getting him
self arrested through the fact that,
like the parrot, he talked too d-m
much"
His case was not brought to trial
through the fact that there is no city
ordinance covering the dffense with
which he was charged and the young
man was rele sed although had che
ordinance been IN effect here as b
the case in most adj towns Of this
size and larger. he would have drawn
a nice little fine and probably a Jail
sentence.
So far as is known no evidence was
available to prove that any attempt
at crookedness had been made by
either Of the women,an d 1t is quite
likely that the local y. m. with his
usual lack d perspicuity, was In a
fair way to gct himself I'm bad with
them as well as with the authorities.
All Of the strangers in the case
have. left town.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01
Bankers Banquet.

On Wednesday evening Of this
week the bankers Of the county were
the guests Of the Great Bend bank
ers at an elaborate banquet. The
spread was served in the spacious
dining room in the basement of the
NJ. E. church, covers being laid for
thirty-five.
After the spread, business meet.
ing was held at which a county or.
ganization was formed with officers
as follows:
D. c. johnson, Ellinwood, Pres.
c. P. Munns, Hoisington, V. Pres.
F. A. Moses, Great Bend, Sec'y.
c. r. Aldrich, Great Bend, Treas.
E. R. Moses spoke at length on
the possibility Of the bankers being
able to render more certain the fin.
ancial income Of the territory BY
working in conjunction with the farm
ers to improve upon the present meth
ods Of agriculture. Changed oondi.
tions seem to indicate that the meth.
DDS heretofore practiced may be
changed to insure better results and
would naturally increase the volume
Of business and add materially TO the
financial prosperity of every farm
er, every business institution and tc
each individual.
There is a strong sentiment alone
this line among the bankers Of til.
entire state.
Judge LobdeH and others brough
out some facts along this same lin.
which were worthy Of consideration
The meeting was largely Of a 50
cial rature and was thoroughly en-
joyed by all present. The Organize
ton formed il one which may b
! productive Of much good to the cour
ty In general. Nearly all OF tn
banks Of the county were represent
ed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01
GOVERNMENT LAND RUN.
10000 Acres Of Forest Reserve In
Hamilton County viii Be Open
For Settlement August 4th.

Dodge City, Kans., July 2S.-Net
Tuesday win witness one Of those
|rapddiy disappearing occasions in this
country, a run" for government
land, when 10000 acres in Hamilton
county will be opened to entry. Pros
pectiye settlers are arriving daily
at the Dodge land office to look at
the plats OF the land and to consult
with the officials about the rules Of
the opening. So far the office here
knows but little Of the details Of
the proceedings for August 4th, but
is giving Information about residence,
improvements and fling regulations.
The land set aside for settlement
, is a part of the government forest
reserve set apart by congress num-
Der OF years ago. Uncle Sans ex-
pertinent Of trying to grow trees
there has not proved successful and
10000 acres Of the reservation is to
be given back to the county for ag-
ricpltural purposes. While it was
government land it was not on the
tax rolls.
The opening will make a decided
increase in the assessable property
Of Hamilton county as well as bring
in many settlers. The lend is good
rolling prairie and it is believed ev-
'ery claim viii be taken on opel,frg
day. The details of the opening as
yet have not been received from
the land commissioner at Washing.
ton, but it is presumed it will be
conducted about as previous open
ings have been. AT a given sigma
the settlers will be allowed to start
from the border Of the reservation
Finst come, first served, will be the
rule, and the men with the speed
lest mounts expect to have theil
choice of the land. AS these runs
are often attended with violence il
case more than one settler wants {
, desirable piece of land, it is prob
able that troops will be sent to keel
order. While the eand Is open to in
spectiOn any time up until Angus
4th, the officials say every men VIII
be driven off before the Opening sig
nal is given, and every man wht
makes the nun will have a fair show
1t costs SIS to file and the govern
! ment will give title after a resi-,
dence Of three years.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01
HODGES LAYS DOWN LAW.
Says II Kansas City Board Won't
Obey State Law He'll Try to
Shift Their Trade.

Topeka, July 2s.-Governor Hodges
today declared war upon the Kan
sas City board Of trade members,
who have broken up the state in
spection at Kansas City, Kansas, an
nouncing that he proposed to use
his influence to throw as much Of tht
grain trade as possible to Wichita
and other Kansas shipping centers
unless the Kansas City men agreed
To the restoration Of state inspec-
ton under Kansas rules,
The grain grading commission
spent today working on the new in
specticn rules and hearing the argu-
ments Of shippers and mixers rela-
tive to desired alterations.
When the revision Of rules has
been completed it is the proposal
Of Governor Hodges to seek a con-
ference with the Kansas City grain
men ard try and persuade them to
abide by the Kansas state inspec.
ton. The state inspection law, cal
ling for compulsory inspection was
knocked out by the supreme court
a year ago. Since then the busines;
Of the Kansas City office has fallen
off from nearly $4,000 annually tC
few hundred dollars.
If Kansas City will not come un
der our inspection peacaebly," de
clared the governor today, 81 be
lieve We can force them TO it. L
they refuse, it is my intention Il
call upon the shippers Of Kansas b
send their grain to Wichita, and I.
other interior shipping points which
are equally well qualified to handl'
the wheat. | believe we can fOnc
not less than 10 per cent and pos
sibly as high as % per cent Of th.
present volume Of Kansas City busi
ness away from their market. "
There may, however, be an earl
opportunity for legislative correctioi
Of the Kansas grain inspection law
IF the legislature is convened thi
su@mer, as has been proposed, 70
the consideration of measures for tn
relief of gas users," added Govern
: or Hodges, the grain inspectiO
, law and some good reads measure
are also going to be urged by tn
administration. 1t will take aboU
five minutes of the Legislature
time to fix the grain inspection lar
so We won't have to worry aboU
Kansas City, and | shall certainl
endeavor to have the bill amende
! at the special session, II there /
: one."
The governor also expressed hin
self as very desirous Of some legt
latiou for the permanent improve
ment Of roads, which he said b
would urge at the special session
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01
THEY CAN'T AGREE.
Question OF Light Rates Will Be Sub
mitted To State Board Of
Utilities.

After a lengthy attempt at adjust
mend Of charges for electric current,
1t has been decided by the city COM
missiouers that the question can only
be settled by having the matter
brought before the Utilities Commis-
sion.
Following this decision, the city at.
tomey has been instructed to pre-
pare petition in the matter, and
the same win probably be in nhe
hands Of the board within a few days
and action may be expected IN the
due progress Of events.
At public meeting several weeks
ago for the discussion Of this mat
ter, the light company offered a rate
OF 10 cents per kilowat with "a min
imum charge Of s1OO per month for
current, while the city proposed a
ten cent rate with a so cent mouth-
ly minimum.
Later the city proposed 70 cent
minimum in connection with a ten
cent rate, which was refused by the
light company. Afterwards the city
offered a 70 cent minimum and an
IL cent rate, which drew an offer
from the hgIht company of a II cen;
rate and IS cent minimum, which
was promptly rejected by the city
fathers ON the grounds that 1t was
no improvement over the present
rate.
1t is the unanimous belief of the
consumers that the rates for Juice
are altogether too high and should
be reduced. At the same time
the Eight company are able to show
that the stock is not a paying in
vestment, heCce the difference cl
opinion. 1t is entirely problematica
as to what action will be taken bg
the Utilities Commission when th'
matter is threshed out before them
but 1t is quite likely that the chang
, es will be reduced to a basis which
is in line with charges made by sim
t liar plants over the state Whateve'
! the decision more satisfaction will eN
: ist after the question has been thor
D Oughly sifted at a public hearing
p. which ii is not probable wia resni
: in any particular hardship to tn
= company, and may be the means o
a goodly saving to the consumers.
1t is the belief Of many interest
ell persous that a reduction in tn
rates will result in sufficient in
creas in the amount Of current use,
that the monthly revenue Of the com
pamy will not be decreased, whil
: the public will feel that they are OF
tanning service worth the money,
= and better feeling will be promoted
d Little, if any fault is being foun'
d with the quality Of the service a
present.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Moore have re-
turned to their home near Speawille
after visit with the Moore and Rog'
eTs families of the south side and
their many friends in this commun'
ity. Miss Irene Rogers accompanied
sthem home for a visit.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

FOR THE KlDDIEs.
Movement On Foot To Establish
Playground For Children.

Following the address Of Pro-. Il
d. Weir, field man for the Pay
ground and Recreation Association
Of America, and the able personal
work done by him here. a meeting
was held IN the Commercial Chih
rooms for the purpose Of betterin9
the condition of the children of the
town IN the matter Of better eQuip-
ped play grounds and systematic rec
reation.
At this meeting Rev. Westwood
was made chairman and empowered
tn appoint a committee Of three from,
the Commercial Club, three fpom The
Business Mems Association and six
ladies, who were to work with the
three ministers, Revis. WeStwood,
Greenwood and Cockerill, In forward,
ing the interests Of the matter.
Judge Banta was made chairman
of this committee and a meeting was
called at his Office for Wednesday
afternoon to discuss progress and to
formulate a campaign.
At this meeting II was decided as
best to work for the immediate pres
ent in conjunction with the Board Of
Education, and accordingly sub com
mittee was appointed TO wait upoA
the school board at their meeting on
next Monday evening to lay before
them the matter Of equipment for
the school play grounds Of the city
and to induce them II possible to add
TO their curriculum a course Of sys-
tematic instruction in games and rec
reatioQs which Is to be established
as a permanent feature of the school
work.
Later, II deemed prac
ter Of parks and additions ~
gmunds win be taken up.
1t is am established fact amcng ed
ucators that play is as important a
part Of a child's education as work,
also that II proper recre6ticn Is not
available the average child will nat
urally resort TO forms of amusement
which are saeither educational. or el-
evating. A clean, properly ccrduct-
ed play ground. with proper super
vision and instruction, is the great
est boon which can be added to the
life Of child. It promotes clean.
healthy, active bodies and also clean
minds are developed through asso-
citation with bns;ru-tts and with play
mates Of desirable type.
clean, heaItnaM recreation Is the
birth-right Of every child and this
move is one in the right direction to
give the children Of this town that 10
which they are justly entitled.
Too much cannot be said in favor
Of the proposition which is in the
hands OF a commmittee who will see
the matter brought to a successful
elimination. The personell Ct the
committee is sufficient guarantee thai
results Of an emmenty satisfactory
nature may be expected, Tbs is a
matter with which every parent 10
the city should be in sympathy, and
We believe they all are.
Lets all boost for better play.
? grounds and cleaner recreations foz
the kids. .'.t =
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Dickey were
here from LeOd this week for a Wis
1t with Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Alphin
and family.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Miss Mamie Weeks is here from
Monet. Mo-, for visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. Jesse Hood, Of the south side.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Miss Beulah DuMont has return.
ed from her Colorado outing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-18
MYSTERIOUS DEATH.
Countess TarnOvska Hanged on Rus
SIAN Express Train.

The Countess Tarnovska, who III
1910 was convicted in Venice Of COM
pl1.ity in the murder of Count KAN
arowsky and sentenced to eight years
was found dead on a
( st. Petersburg kiev express train
yesterday. She had been hanged
The police are investigating to deter,
mine whether it is d case of suicide
,or murder. The countess was pardon
,di last year.
i The Countess Marie Tarnovska, d
tbcautiful Russian woman. was
Charged and found guilty Of having
persuaded jealous youth, Nlkolas
Naumoff. to 90 to Venice from Vienna
and kill Count Kamarowsky in order
that she might obtain 100000 life IN
surance, the policy for which Kama
roksky had taken out in ''er name
The Countess, it was said, was en-
cared to marry Kamarowsky
Il was Charge! at the trial that the
., countess had a mania for making
men love her and then turning then
against one another. 1t WAS tcs'lfiet
that she had repeatedly embraced
CCun. Kamarowskv in the presence
/ of young Naumoff and had show'
/ Naumoff forged love letters In orde
to arouse his jealousy. The cour
fuond Naumoff guilty, but mental!
unsounG, and sentenced him to thre
years Imprisonment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-18
POLICE COURT.

(Justice L. H. Thompson, PresidlnE)
The following cases were disposed
of this morning:
A. white man, charged with haDl-
tual drunkenness, was sent to the
workhouse for 80 days.
William Lsvcll, colored' charged
with destroying property, was fined
$1,000.
Ethel Williams, colored, charged
with assaulting Cora Davis, colored
was dismissed, Fnd the complain
ant fined So as the evidence showed
she was the assailant.
Louis Jackson colored, charged
with assaulting Luther Gunner, color,
ed. was dismissed in the absence OF
evidence.
Andrew Jackson, colored, charged
with assaulting Lottie Ford, colored
with a stick. was sentenced to serve
six months on the roads.