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Barton County democrat., 1914-10-23
MARKET REPORT.

Kansas City Stock Yards, Oct.
ia decline of Is TO % cents
caught most of the cattle last week
Medium to common cows an ex-
ception, some sales of Western
cows 10 to Is higher late in the
week. Veal calves StOld steady
to firm, tops $1O.75. Receipts to-
day are $4,000 head, not including
1000 calves. Good cattle in near
ly all classes are selling steady
today, medium and low grades 10
to Is lower. Texas and New Mex
leo furnished an extra large share
of the run today, Oklahoma and
Colorado contributing literally,
with comparatively light supplies
from Kansas and Missouri. The
Kansas men are moi done, but
many of them decided to hold off
this week. Best fed natives here
sold at S1O.25. Features of today
sales of range calves and year
| lings. A string of New Mexico
yearlingS, 647 lbs, average, sold
/ to Clinton county, Missouri, men
at $40, netting the owner $52
a head. Hereford heifer calves
from Texas sold to Illinois par
ties, 2O6 head, 425 lbs. average, al
1855. Of course the run carried
a world of lower grade cattle, al
$500 and up. Colorado beef
steers sold at $500 TO $7.25, stock
ers and feeders $6.25 to $40
Kansas took one-half of the 3d.,
600 Stockers and feeders that wen
out from here last week, MisSou
ri 1000, Illinois and Iowa eacf
. 1000. The Kansas men ran large
ly to steers weighing 900 to 1861
: lbs. Sales under 81 predominateC
; and world of medium and plaiI
: kinds were bought under $3.50
Money matters are not as tight a
a week ago, and released none.
naturally seeks investment in cat
,. tie, recognized as the most Secur
/. place it can be put. Receipts o
/. quarantine cattle today are IL
: cars, steers ranging from $5.l5 t,
S6.75, cows, 1885 to $5.S5. Tn
quarantine cow and canner mar
ket is a robust affair, local pack
ers importing several big train
from outside points last week, be
r sides taking everything here a
stronger prices.
al Hogs apparently reached th
Ibottom Of the forced decline la:
Barton County democrat., 1914-10-23

About twenty younG people
we're entertained at the Brining
home Tuesday evening of last
week in the form of a farewell
party for Wesley Brining, who
left the next day for Quincy, Ills,
where he again enters the Gem
City Business College. A most
pleasant evening was spent by the
young people in playing games,
after which dainty refreshments
were served. The young folks de-
parted at a late hour hoping that
Wesley would again be among
them at the close of his school
year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Brada spent
Sunday visiting with old friends
and neighbOrs at Dundee.
Barton County democrat., 1914-10-23
COUNCIL MEETING.

AT the last meeting of the City
Council the Board of Health re-
ported that the chemical examina-
lion of the several samples of wa
ter taken from the various wells
of the city showed good and there
was no indication of typhoid bac-
terra in same.
The returns on the card vote re-
garding the oil engine or transmits
sion line showed in favor of the
transmission line. After some
discussion it was found that the
council was still divided, some fa-
vOring the purchasing of oil en-
gineS and some making contract
with the transmission line. In
aSmuch as the council could moi
agree on same and the term of Of
flee of this administration would
expire in April the Mayor made a
ruling to drop same and put the
matter up to the voters in the com
ing election, so as to make The
same mandatory upon the incom
ing administration to act.-ElIin
wood Leader.
Barton County democrat., 1914-10-23
DIRTY POLITICS-BIL-
LARD SAYS 1T is A LIE
From Daily Capital

From Daily Capital
Relating to the report published
in several papers, that | have ship
ped a car of flour to France, will
say that this statement is a lie and
political rot, circulated in an at
tempt to injure me. Have not sent
a car of flour, nor any other guam
tity of flour, nor anything else to
France. Have not even had any
communication with anyone in
France, since the beginning of the
war. Left France before | was
seven years old. Have lived in
Kansas over sixty years, am
KanSan and an American citizen
opposed to all wars, in favor Of
peace and believe the present Eu'
ropean war is the greatest crime
and disgrace to present civiliza
ton. j. B. BILLIARD.
Adv't. 2t.-paiC
Barton County democrat., 1914-10-23

Miss Isabel Schwager, deputy
county treasurer, who underwent
an operation for appendicitis al
the St. Rose Hospital early last
week, is now getting along in fine
shape and if she continues to i'm
prove will be able to be at heI
work again in short time.
Barton County democrat., 1914-10-23

For any itchinesS of the skin.
for skin rasheS, shap, pimples.
etc., try Doan's Ointment. SOC.
at all drug stores.
Barton County democrat., 1914-10-23

Cheapest accident insurance
DR.. Thomas Eclectic Oil. For
burns, Scalds, cuts and emergen-
|cies, All druggists sell it. 25c. and
Soc.
Barton County democrat., 1914-10-23

Subscribe for the Democrat and
take advantage of the club offer
The Washington times., 1914-03-20
BARRACUDA ARE
TAKING THE BAIT

Word comes from Northern anglers
who are fishing in the Florida waters
that the barracuda, regarded by many
fishermen as fully equal to the tarpon
as game fish when light tackle Is
used, are now taking the anglers
bait
There is one certainty about the bar
racuda. He is always found alone. The
place to seek the fish is deep channels.
for there 1t lies In wait like a tiger seek
ing its prey. 1t is an uncompromsing
foe. fierce, savage, and vindictivc. It
looks something Ike the fresh-wator
pickerel or the muscalongc. 1nd speci-
mems from six to ten feet in length
have been caught.
In the West Indian waters II is an
amusement OF passengers TO throw coins
at negro boys. who dive for the money
before II reaches the bottom. These
boys are not averse to going into
waters where sharks are present. but
when the cry OF "couter' comes there
is the widest sort OF scramble to get
out of the danger zone. There are
men in the West Indies who carry scars
as the result of battles with tile bar
racuda in it's native elements.
In the West Indian waters negroes
have a peculiar way of catching this
fish. The fisherman stands in his dingy
and paddles with his back to the sun.
The barracuda Is a curious fish, and
wants to. know more about that oar
blade. AS the barracuda comes close to
the surface the binding sun in its eyes
gives the fisherman the opportunity Cf
ending the barracuda's life in a way
that is not sportsmanlike, yet the meth
cd comes back with the bacon
A consensus Of views Of anglers Who
have angled for the barracuda Letween
the southern coast of Brazil and the
southern coast Of North Carolina say
that the barracuda is stealthy. sly. ugly.
cunning, morose. savage, rapacious. and
wolflike.
the fish w. II. Gregg, who fishes the
Florida waters. prefers q tarpon rod and
reel, a 1000 tarpon hook. 4 No. q line
and a wire snood II feet long. He uses
no sinker. and keeps the bait. a live
mullet. spot or grunt. floating just un-
der or on the surface.
The Washington times., 1914-03-20

coZy. tastefully decorated. and alluring
in every respect. The walls of the as
sembly room are covered with the wax
mats of the front pages OF the lead
ing newspapers of the United States.
this being unique idea brought over
from the old club
Five years ago today the National
Press Club held a housewarming in its
then new home at Fifteenth and +
streets. For the past two years these
quarters have been small. At large eN-
The Washington times., 1914-03-20

pense. covcrs1 entirely within the club
membership. the new home was con-
st, ucted and is ample to meet the needs
Of the hundreds of active. associate. and
non-active members
The housewarming program today was
arranged by special committee con
sistin- of Arthur j. Dodge, Theodore
n. Tiller, William A. Craw ford. Frcder-
lex j. Haskin. and Earl GCdwin.
Big Musical Program.
The house arrangements are under the
supervision of Mr.. Crawford. chairman
of the house committee. and the musical
program was arranged by Mr.. Tiller.
chairman Of the board of governors and
of the entertainment committee.
Frank B. Lord. president of the club,
will introduce the speakers and Off
cislly welcome the President and other
noted guests
The program for ladies night" ush-
cred in at $50 O'Clock, includes the fol-
lowing:
Carminc A. F'rabrizio, violin solo; Mrs.
Elizabeth $. Maxwell soprano. accom-
panied by Miss Katherine Alderman: the
Arthur S Witcomb Orchestra In popular
and classic numbers Frank Baptista
saxophone solo Fritz Mueller, cello solo
Arthur Witcomb. cornet solo: Miss Fran
ces Nelson, character songs: Miss
Gretchen Hood. vocal selections: Mrs.
Clyde NJ. Gearhart, whistling specially,
accompanied by G. II. Wilson, a duet by
two unannounced artists and other num-
bcrs. Senator Jim Ham Lewis is ex-
pected to make a brief address during
the evening.
The officers OF the club are: Frank B.
LORD. president J. Fred Essary, vice
president: Ashmun N. Brown, treasurer
ponalo Craig. financial secretary; c. c.
Hart. secretary; Theodore Tiller, chair
man: Frank B. Lord, Fred A. Emery.
Donald A. Craig. c. c. Hart. Austin
Cunningham, Louis Garthe, William A.
Crawford, w. l.. Crounse, Ashmun
Hrown. J. F. Essary. John B. Smallwood,
board Of governors
The Washington times., 1914-03-20

was once a small and struggling or
sanization. The building committee
comprised w. l.. Crounse. Harry J..
Brown. Oswald Schuttee, J. Fred Es-
sary. and Ben Allen.
The new club rooms, consisting tOf
strikinglv appointed assembly room.
library. private dining room. grill. card
and pool rooms, are considered by
the newspaper correspondents and
writer's to be the most attractive of
any downtown club house. They are
The Washington times., 1914-03-20

tral numbers will be vocal and instru-
mental numbers by soloists. Now and
then there will be a speech. Shortly
after o'clock the building committee.
which supervised the construction of
the quarters, will formally turn the
club house over to the board of COVER
nors. This ceremony will mark new
era in newspaper club life, for the large
and handsomely furnished rooms now
occupied by the club were made neces-
sary by the continued growth of what
The Washington times., 1914-03-20
PRESS CLUB OPENS
ITS HANDSOME HOME
; esident Wilson Among ThroHg
Entertained at New Riggs
Building Quarters.

with several hundred invited guests
In Tendance, the National Press Club
Is celebrating this afternoon and to-
n NJ the formal opening Of its new
n -tars on the tor floor OF the Riggs
b. ding. The ''h"usewarmins" is the
N 4 elaborate event in the history OF
. famous club of newspaper men,
y III has in past wears staged en-
r ailments Of world-vidc nutc.
nc visit Of the President of the
= ted states, who is a Ireptber Of the
/ b. Cabinet officials. men prominent
II public l:fc. the boards Of govern
y OF other Washington clubs, an
! borat" musical program. and the
IT, mission to :he clubhouse of "the
= lies heaven bless thsEi." are events
v the formal orening celebration.
-he afternoon viii! be marked by
set program. but in the evening,
\ en- feminine visitors thronC the COM
r 'dious clubrooms, four-hour Anter-
: nment Will be provided. During the
rernoon the club was thrown open to
! inspection of men visitors only.
these included the President and
! nmbers Of his official family and
y her distinguished guests. Members
y the club alternated in conducting
rough the handsome new home those
no came. saw and praised.
At $50 tonight the Riggs building ele-
tor will shoot upward with the first
r minnie visitors and from that hour
Ill midnight the club will be n scene
4 animation and beauty. Many MEM
,crs will take dinner in the club with
heir families.
Marks An Epoch.
4 o'clock the Arthur S Whitcomb
hestra will open the musical pro-
70 N. Interspersed with the orches-
The Washington times., 1914-03-20
Full Measure.

Counsel-I'm sorry I couldn't do more
for you.
Convicted Client-Don't mention It.
guv'nor: amt five years enough?-Lon-
don Opinion.
The Washington times., 1914-03-20
Strict Accounts.

''Wombat's wife watches him very
closely in money matters"
Yes; II he had a bit torn off his pay
check she'd think he had been buying
something surreptitiously."-K City
Journal.
The Washington times., 1914-03-20

Skirts are designed in the
latest Tunic. Two and
Three Ruffle effects.
All sizes from "a to a in
the lot.
The Washington times., 1914-03-20


rings ,ke Known!
J Filed
$1.48 Unhiznmed
Hats, 59c
Untrim m e Il Hemp
Hats, In black and lead
ing colors; small. me-
dium. and large shapes.
CFirst fioor.)
81 and So Hats,
$1.69
Any Untrlmmed Hemp
Hat In our second floor
Untrim m g Il Millinery
Section. marked 500 to
800. including new
Bando hat3, sailors, fare
hats, high side effects.
turbans, etc. Black and
all colors.
25c Ribbons, 11Rc
Gin. All-silk Ribbons,
in moires. taffetas. sat
ins. and fancies: black
and all shades.
Mems SO and $12
Suits, 4.25
SO suits OF Wool Cas-
sirneres. Cheviots, ana
Worsteds. sizes &c to 81
only.
Z.
Mems Sc and $3.50
Pants, 81
100 pairs Of Separate
Pants, of Cassimeres,
Cheviots. and wor-
steds: 60 to 4 waist
measurement.
10c Toasters, Sc
Steel Bread Toasters
toast 4 pieces of bread
at one time.
Sc Tu1nblers, &c
.xThin blown crystal
glass Table Tumbiers,
full size. Limit, 6.
$2sSkates, CSC
Nickel-pla;ed ball
bearing Extension Roll
er Skates, for boys ana
girls.
81 Mops, Csc
Famous "O-Cedar-
Oil Floor Mops, ex-
tensively advertised IN
the magazines.
10c Spaghetti, Sc
Van Camps Spaghet- |
Il, Italian style.
SOC Tub Silks, 25c |
32-in. Imported Stripe !
Tub Silks, extra heavy
quality.
$1.25 Silks, 96c
D-in. Black Satin
Duchesse, rich char
rneuse finish: sll silk.
Envelopes, Csc
10 packages Of White
Envelopes. regularly sc
a package. "a in eacn.
81 Albums, 45c
Post Gard Albums,
hold coo and 4c0 cards
$l.Z5 Kugs, %c
Floor Oilcloth Rugs.
sx2 yds.. heavy weight.
39c Lambrequins,
19c |
Sateen Lambrequins,
for mantle or piano;
light and dark colors.
75c Curtains, |
29c pair /
Madras Curtains. 40
in wide. "a yards lopS,
in pretty coIors.
Soc w CSC |
Pictures, Csc |
Gilt and dark WOOD
moulding Framed Pic
lures. slightly damaged.
$5.9S Rugs, $3.sS
9xl2 IT. Wool Fiber
Rugs. seamless and re-
versible. Attractive
colors.
Boys $3.50 & 81
Suits, $1.S5 |
Fancy Cashmere Nor
folk Suits, with Knick-
booker pants: dark pat
terms; medium weight.
; to Is years.
25c Caps, Sc |
Boys sc Fancy Cas-
Golf Caps and
5Gc Cloth Hats II
$1.50 Pants, Csc
Boys Navy Blue Pure
Worsted Serge Knicker-
booker Pants. full Sile-
sia lined; 9 to IS years.
Csc Lace, 15c yd.
Pop ar Camisole Cor
set CWer Lace. ribbon
beading top and bot
tom.
Csc Val Laces, l9c
12-yd. bolts Val. I.aces.
French and German
neshes: in matched
sets.
Soc Gloves, Csc |
II
The Washington times., 1914-03-20

Springs fairest styles are
repres ted, including
smart "Trot" Suits. the chic
"Maxixe" Suit. as well as
every novel effect in Etons,
Boleros, etc.
The Washington times., 1914-03-20

SOC & 75c Ties, Sc
Mems Cash" English
Poplin Four-in-Han0
ries, every one hears
the famous Cash"
label. Limit, > TO a
buyer.
The Washington times., 1914-03-20
Csc Carriers, 1Oc

Mems Brighton" Pad
Carriers. in white anc
plain colors. Limit. =
pairs.
The Washington times., 1914-03-20
15c Hose, Sc

Mems Black NaCo
Cotton and Lisle Hair
Hose. slightly inIper-
feIt.
The Washington times., 1914-03-20
Csc Floss, 1Oc

Royal Society" En-
bro!dery Floss. in as
sorted shades. (Art
dcpt.)
The Washington times., 1914-03-20
.39c Hosiery, Csc

Women's Onyx" Boot
Silk Hose. Isle garter
top. in black, white,
and tan.
The Washington times., 1914-03-20

4 o'clock the Arthur s. Whitcomb
= hestra will open the musical pro-
r. m. Interspersed with the orches-
The Washington times., 1914-03-20
SOC Serge, 29c

:T-inCh Storm Serge.
close woven grade: in
nav blue only.
The Washington times., 1914-03-20

I Colors are Lettuce Green,
snuff. Tango, Plumcot, Mig
nonette, Labrador. Ocean
Blue, Leather. Lavender,
Smoke. Copenhagen, New
Blue. Violet: also Black.
and-White. Navy Blue and
Black.
The Washington times., 1914-03-20

Clarks Luster Crochet
Cotton. for embroidery
work: white and all COL
ors. Cart dept
The Washington times., 1914-03-20
SIS Trimmed Hats,
$1.9S

80 Trimmed Hats. all
new and stylish: tail
ored and dress shapes:
black and all colors.
(First fioor.)
The Washington times., 1914-03-20
Skirts, worth up to
$3.50, at $1.9S
CSC Siciian, 39c

5O-inr n English SiCi-
liam, reversible dust
proof quality: in black
and cOlors.
The Washington times., 1914-03-20
15c Vests, 10c

Women's Comfy" cut
Vests. low neck and
sleeveless. Sizes 4, 8,
and 6.
The Washington times., 1914-03-20
3-DAY SALE OF MEMS WEAR

800. 5000, and 800 All.wOOI
Sweaters. in cable. cardigan. and
honeycomb Weaves; also shaker
knit Made with roll 60 az
collar. Sale price ......... 0AsOC
$40 Union Suits Of wOrsted Or
mixed nerinO: the famous "Lewis'
make. Medium and heavy CT co
weights. Sale price ...... O1sOO
:s5c siIk-pInted Half Hose, the
well-kno-vn "Conqueror" make: in
black. blue. tan. and gray. Mad:
with triple inserted heel and 100
toe. Sale price ................. 1ON
800 "DuOfoId" Union suits,
widely advertised in the leading
magazines and well known for its
splendid qualities. Not all QOo
sizes. Sale price .............. CON
$40 Wright's Gauze W o"I In
derwcnr, shirts and drawers to
match. Just the right Weight Tor
aprinS wear. All sizes. sale Coz
price Observation-Disclosures. OJC
:;oc and 5Or Leather Belts. in
brown and gray. All sizes. 1Oo
Harness buckles. Sale price lVN
SI.OO GunIits ..GuHot" SusprpIrrS,
male with silk webbing. zoo
Sale price .............. ....... coS
5000 hH-wooI Handmade Cnrdi-
gan Jackets, in black. blue, brown.
and gray. Sale CD 90
price NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. CcsSO
The Washington times., 1914-03-20

Ready-made Stamped
Night Gowns. ready for
emhroidering. cart de-
partmentD
The Washington times., 1914-03-20
Boys $3.50 & 81
Suits. S1.SS

Fancy Cashmere Nor
folk Suits, with Knick-
booker pants: dark pat
terms: medium weight.
s to Is years.
The Washington times., 1914-03-20

Childrens fine ribbed
MercerlZed Lisle Stock
ings, fast black.
The Washington times., 1914-03-20

Fitty-five W o m c n g
, new Spring Silk Dresses
OF MeSsaline. Crepe.
F'Oplin. etc. New shades
and styles.
The Washington times., 1914-03-20

Nickel-plated all
bearing Extension Roll
er Skates, for boys ana
girls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-07
KOENIG-BROWNE
 NUPTIAL PLANS

The attendants have been selected for the marriage of Miss Myra Browne and MT. Frederick Koenig, which is to occur the evening of Wednesday, April 15 in Columbiana, and to be attended by a number of prominent people from Bir- mingham and other points in the state.
 The nuptial ceremony will occur at the Presbyterian church in Columbana and will be followed with a buffet supper at the home of the brides father. Mr. Will liam Bradford Browne, to be attended by the wedding party and out-of- town guests. Miss Browne will be given in marriage by her father, and Miss Mar garet Browne, her sister, is to be maid of honor. Mrs. ]. T. Leeper of Coum- hana, Mrs. J. H. Taylor of Tennessee and Mrs. Samuel Friedman of Tuscaloosa are to be matrons of honor, and the bridesmaids are to include Miss Jeane Lahey of Montgomery. Miss Nina Browne of Talladega and Miss Dinnie Mae Rowe of Columbiana.
 Mir Koenig will be accompanied to the altar by the usual number of groomsmen and ushers. His brother, MT. w. w. Koenig, of this city, is to be his best man, and the groomsmen include Mr. Walter M Hood and MT. Charles P. Marks of Bir- mingham, Mr. John V. Denson of Opelika and Mir Chester Browne of Columbiana He has selected MT. J. T. Leeper of Co., lumbiana and MT. John w. Lapsley of Selma to be ushers The little flower girl will be Mary Antoinette Christian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-07
SPIRIT OF HELPFULNESS
 TOWARD CHARITY BALL

The women who are instrumental in the arrangements for the charity ball have reason to be grateful at the response which has met their every request for aid. Mrs. William Jordan, who. with Mrs. Leo K. Steiner. compose a committee arrang-
 ing the cabaret, stated, with her usual enthusiasm, that she was completely car
 ried away with the delightful manner in
 which her requests had been met No one has refused to help,' she said. mo
 one has declined to help even when doing so has meant a great deal of trouble and expense. Costumes have been bought and drill and study have been devoted to the various specalties just with the sweetest,
 most generous spirit imaginable I can't tell you how delighted I am. It is real pleasure to do work of this kind when people are so willing to help"
 In the same fashion Mrs. Earle yester- day morning commented upon the mer- chants generosity and kindness. Mrs.
 John Henley, you know, is going to give
 us our cabaret programmes. this will be distinct help for us. Then" she con- tinued, it is no unusual thing for people
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-07
Learning Dancing to Teach It

If you can tell me where l can learn dancing in order to make living by teaching 1t l shall be glad. Any lnforna- tion or advice will be greatly appreciated. 1 am a young girl. IS years of age. have been out of school for several years. am passonately fond of music, and it has always been my ambition to be a mu- scian or an actress, but, of course, music is an expensive art. l am unable to take it up as a career. l want to take up something and make a success of it. Also, inform me as to where I could learn to be an actress, such as for moving pic lures. l shall appreciate any information concerning these inquiries.
 MARGUERITE T.
 We number actresses and musicians of note among our readers Can any of them advise the arden, aspirant for a place in their ranks as to the surest way of gaining it? She asks, Where could I learn to be an actress ?'' There are dramatic schools in which she may be drilled in the practice of the art. Must she of necessity attend one of these in order to fit herself for the place she would win? If I were face to face with her I might tell her something of the difficulties of the upward path that might dampen her enthusiasm but if she really has talent as we'll as desire and ambi- ton who will hold out a helping hand?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-07

she'd be one of the big singers of the country after he'd heard her sing the first time. AAkN1S&
 And
 The girl herself?
 She just sits shyly by while all this is going on, and says nothing except when she's asked.
 You started out rather briskly," l said to Miss Thomson yesterday as she and l and her attractive mother chatted about her career, ito tackle such role as Adele. How did it happen?'
 Tt is rather odd little Miss Thomson said, "how it did happen. You see l was singing in a church choir out in Minneapolis and I had never done any stage work at all Several times I had sung with the Minneapolis orchestra un- der Mr. Oberhoffer and I had also sung with other orchestras, but as for going on the stage-well l had never given 1t a thought. My mother and I went to New York last year and we had a number of letters of introduction to different the atrical and musical people and l was of fered a position witN the Century opera. They wanted me to sing in The Tales of the offer when I went to see Adele one evening, and that settled the matter.P
 Was it the music or the opera, or the-er-er kissing?" I asked
 1T think it was a little of both mixed with the pretty clothes. You know it's a real fashion show" answered Miss Thom-