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Barton County democrat., 1914-01-09

Miss Elsie Wood has returned n
her school duties at Blackwell, Ok
hhoma. after spending her Christ
mas vacation with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. John Woo, and family.
There has been an eDodusl Of
young people from Great Bend and
vicinity during the past week, ell OF
the young folks who are attending
the various schools Of the state re-
turning TO theft work after spending
the holiday vacation with relatives
and friends here. There is probably
no other county in the state which
sends q greater per cent II her boys
and girls to the higher schools end
colleges than does Barton county.
Barton County democrat., 1914-01-09

Miss Helen Shirk and brother Har-
old. returned to their home in To
peka Friday after a visit of several
days here with thier many friends
and OH schoolmates. While here
they were the guests Of honor at
manv social functions among the
young people and they report having
enjoyed their visit immensely.
Barton County democrat., 1914-01-09

VIII Weber was up from Elknwood
Friday and Saturday hustling after in
surance business. VIII is attending
Cooper College at Sterling this wear
and has been spending his vacation
time in writing health and accident IL
surance and is making good at the
job. as he does with everything he
undertakes. VIII is mighty bright
young fellow who is not afraid to get
out and work to make his own way
Though school and he has the stuff
In him that will cause him TO make
good at anything he undertakes.
Barton County democrat., 1914-01-09

The children Of Mr.. and Mrs. L. P.
Kern. who have been III for the past
two weeks from scarlet fever, are
getting along in fine shape and it
IS thought that the quarantine on the
home will be raised in a shogt time.
Barton County democrat., 1914-01-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Murphy came
over from Hoisington last Friday and
visited until SUNDAY evening with
Mr.. Murphy's parents, Mr.. and MIS-.
P. E. Murphy and family Of Liberty
township. and other relatives and
frineds.
Barton County democrat., 1914-01-09

County Treasurer schwager spent
New Years day with his daughter,
Mrs. Ed Dethample and family, Of
north Of BIlinwood. Mrs. Dethample
returned home with him for visit
Of a few days. r
Barton County democrat., 1914-01-09

Mr. and Mrs. E. D. WeStafer re-
turned to their home in Newton last
week after visit here with their SON
Frank WeStafer and FAMILY Of the
south side.
Barton County democrat., 1914-01-09

Fletcher Davis was here from
Hutchinson Saturday on a business
trip. He was trying to trade one Of
Nis residence properties in that city
for a place here.
Barton County democrat., 1914-01-09

Mr.! and Mrs. J. S. McCrory left
for their home in Lawrence last
week after a Christmas visit here
with their daughter, Mrs. R. C. Rus
sell.
Barton County democrat., 1914-01-09

DR.. and Mrs. daAds cOAe and
son returned to, their home in lola
last Friday after a holiday visit here
with 7. O., Cole and family, Mra. G.
NJ Moses Ind other rsSatsTes asnd
their many friends, sYsa-s -.-;.-. ~
Barton County democrat., 1914-01-09

Miss Grace Post returned TO-. her
homo in Chanute last week after a
visitiover the holidays with her broth
er, Frank Post, and family.
Barton County democrat., 1914-01-09
MILLINERY 2

A large assortneutot Fan and wa /.
:, ! Hats to be closed out from one.
\ nan to onethird regular price withS
ne nsxt two wsekss 70. make oooh
DOr my sprdng stock Of Goods tbaf 4
g fne way, MRs..J. q. RILEY.
Keiths Oh stsia
Barton County democrat., 1914-01-09

Nj. and Mrs. Mic Berscheidt and
sonskpent New Years day in Ellin-
Eoet the guests Of Mr.. Berscheidt Is
fath& John Berscheidt and family.
Barton County democrat., 1914-01-09

van Kaznaer resurned last week
frOmsa visit Ot a fsM months through
variods eastern states. He reports
a gabd time while On the trip. but
also, says that. Kansas books good
enough FOR him YET ter some time
to cone, <.;- X .ssss.: :. 4 T.
Barton County democrat., 1914-01-09

Siegel Book and family and Miss
Hattie Koelsch were among those
shopping here from Ellinwood Sa&ur-
day.
Barton County democrat., 1914-01-09

Ray Reed has returned to his work
in $he Santa Fe shops at Emporia
after spending the Christmas vaca-
ton njwith friends here.
Barton County democrat., 1914-01-09

Mr.. and Mrs. 3. T. Lyons left last
week for Dallas, Tex, where they win
make their future home.
Barton County democrat., 1914-01-09

Mrs j. E. McMullen and children
visited in Larned last Friday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Lanman and family.
Barton County democrat., 1914-01-09
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

Usher Boyd was a business visitor
from Lincoln township, Stafford coun-
ETY., Saturday.
Barton County democrat., 1914-01-09

VIM. 0smond was in Kingman Sat.
Tday on business.
Evening star., 1914-07-24
SAYS WILSON BELIEVES
IN DOMINATING HOUSE
Representative Fess Calls "Encroach.
ment Of Executive Calamitous
Situation"

Using as his text certain Of the writ
ings of President Wilson. Representative
Fess of Ohio in the House today declared
that 1.-The encroachment of the execu-
tive on the House is a calamitous situa-
tion." The Ohio republican said that
President Wilson thoroughly believes In
domination by the executive. and said that
"two-thirds Of the House eat out of his
hand.
II do not think 1t is the function OF the
President to consult q member about
what he is going to say in the House,
he said. II do not think 1t is the func-
ton Of the President to instruct members
what to do so that minority members
are excluded from committees and the
matter taken to the caucus and put
through the House by caucus rule. These
things are because of the encroachment
Of the executive on the legislative branch
of the government 1t Is not a matter OF
impulse with the President, but theory
and principle in which he believes
"Two-Thirds Eat Out of His Hand" {"
THE President is getting to be SO pow
erful that two-thirds Of this House eat
out of his hand, and that is a calamitous
situation. How many OF you would have
voted for free tolls II the President had
not told you to. It Is a serious thing for
a democrat in this House to go against
the Presidents wish, for his wish is equal
to a command"
Representative Fess declared that be-
cause Of the attitude Of Congress 1t Is get
ting to be the popular thing to make at
tacks on Congress and congressman.
Representatives Gordon and Decker de-
Tended the President.
Evening star., 1914-07-24
JOB E. HEDGES TO RUN.
Announces Self for Regular G. O. P.
Nomination in New York.

NEW YORK. July e4-Job E. Hedges
formally announced himself today as
candidate for the regular republican
nomination for Governor of New York
For some time Mr.. Hedges had been
looked upon as a candidate. but MS
statement, issued today. was generally
received as a reply to announcements
made by Harvey D. Hinman OF Bing-
hamton and District Attorney Charles
s, Whitman of New York. who are seek
ing Endorsement outside the so-called
regular republican ranks.
Il shall seek the regular republican
nomination for governor at the ap-
preaching primaries, and will accept
none other" reads Mr. Hedges state
ment. IF nominated, my appeal for
election will be to the people at large"
Evening star., 1914-07-24
MUST HAVE WARRANT
TOENTER A RESIDENCE
Otherwise Policeman Is an Ordinary
Trespasser, Judge
Aukam Rules.

Judge Aukam in Police Court tho
morning ruled that a policeman who en- :
ters any residence at IL o'clock at nigh Z
without a warrant becomes an ordinar :.
trespasser. and may be treated as suc5
by the inmates OF the house. The cou,s
In rendering this decision stated that the
fact that the policeman was IN full uris .
form and was investigating q hre which
had started next door TO the house "a
question had no ameliorating effect upon
the trespase.
The decision was reached after hearing
the evidence in q case In which PatricN
J. Moylan and his housekeeper. Viola
Wilson. were charged with an assault
upon Policeman Jerry Broderick.
Draws Gun ON Policeman.
The night of July II Broderick went TO
the home Of Moylan. 1l14 sth street north
east, to investigate the cause of a nrs
in the back yard OF 1112 sth street north
east. Viola Wilson was in a middle room
when the policeman entered. and called
to him saying she would see him as soon
as she was dressed. When she appeared.
according to Brodericks statement In
court yesterday. she stealthily took re-
volver from a drawer and threatened 10
shoot him A scufiie ensued. said Brod-
erick. in which he wrested the pistol from
the woman, when Moylan appeared on the
scene. Both Moylan and the woman II
is said. then attacked the policeman. who
called for help. Moylan and Miss Wilson
were arrested. and a charge Of assault
was lodged against them
Assistant District Attorney Given Ar
gued that the plaintiff was legally Jus
titled in entering the house. and that he
only did 50 In the discharge OF his duty.
Attorney J. G. De Putron. representing
the defendants, based the entire defense
On the fact that Broderick was trespass-
ing. The court upheld the latter conten-
tion and dismissed the case against Miss
Wilson. The court, however. fined Moy-
Ian $40
Evening star., 1914-07-24
HUERTA'S METHODS
WILL Be PR0BED
Those Guilty of Irregularities
Will Be Punished, 1t Is
Asserted.

MEXICO CITY, July 24-President
Carbajal has ordered an investigation OF
the financial methods of the Huerta gov
ernment in reply to public rumors Of pos
sible wrongdoing. The investigation. II
is stated, will be made by high officials
of the ministry of finance and II irregu-
larities are found those guilty of them
will be punished according to law.
The government announced today thai
it will Immediately begin negotia tions
with the American authorities at Vera
Cruz to arrange for the re-establishmen,
Of the federal service here under Mexi-
can officials.
The government will also propose the
re-establishment of Mexican military au-
thorities at Vera Cruz.
Another long conference between
President Carbajal and the Brazilian
minister was held last night. The sub
ject discussed was the peace confer
ence. which it is expected will be held
soon between Carbajal and Carranza
delegates. No announcement regard
ing the conference was made. but it is
known that at it's conclusion the Bra
lillian minister sent an important dis
patch to Secretary Bryan.
Evening star., 1914-07-24

court opened its doors today as the firsr
branch of a court created solely to nghs
the divorce evil. The divorce prevention
bureau is part OF the court OF domestic
relations Don't apply for a divorce
until you have consulted Judge Torrison
In the prevention bureau is the advice
given to all seeking relief in the domestic
relations court.
In many instances a frank discussion
will make great woes seem temporary
veNations." said Judge Torrison. My
assistants and I will welcome all who
feel that they are at the parting OF tho
ways. I have seen many cases where
friendly counsel and a sober view OF tho
future might have brought about a new
understandings"
Evening star., 1914-07-24
JAPANESE SAVED FROM SEA.
Leap From Vessel Carrying Hindoo!
Back Home From Canada.

VICTORIA. B. c., July 24.-Two Japa-
nese who leaped overheard from the
steamer Komagata yesterday in an at
tempt to reach British Columbia soil. while
the Japanese steamer, which Is carrying
$50 deported Hindoos back to their ma
tive land. was steaming to sea. were
saved from drowning by the Canadian
cruiser Rainbow. which was conveying
the ship to sea.
The Japanese members of the Koma-
gata's crew were caught by a tidal cur
rent and were almost exhausted when a
boat from the Rainbow reached them.
The japanese had their clothes strapped
on their backs and wore bathing suits
when they leaped over the rail-
immigration officials are keeping a
sharp watch for another shipload Of
Hindoos reported to be nearing Vancou-
yer.
Evening star., 1914-07-24
CRIME Is BEING PR0BED.
Inquest Held Over Bodies of q. S.
Marshal and Deputy in Oklahoma,

TULSA. Okla. July 24-The inquest
over the bodies of United States Marshal
Holmes Davidson and Ed Plank. a depu-
ty. who were shot and killed yesterday
by William Baber while attempting to
enter Baber's residence to search for
alleged contraband liquors, was started
here today. At the same time more than
a thousand citizens gathered at city
hall, where the city commissioners met
as a court of inquiry into alleged lawless
conditions existing here
Messages were received from Oklahoma
City stating that Gov. Cruce had received
telegram signed by 1872 Tulsa citizens
asking state Intervention. but that the
governor had taken no action.
according to the police, Davidson had
in his pocket when killed a warrant
authorizing search of Baber's home for
liquors, and the federal officer was forty
feet from Baber when he was shot down.
Evening star., 1914-07-24
NOT ON A HUNGER STRIKE.
Becky Edelson Has Been Eating
Food Struggled to Her.

NEW YORK. July 24-Becky Edelson.
the Industrial Workers of the World
orator. serving a sentence on Blackwells
Island. is not on hunger strike Miss
katherine B. Davis. commissioner Of cor
rections, declared today that 1t had been
discovered that the young woman an
archist had eaten food smuggled to her by
other woman patients in the workhous>
Miss Edelson. the commissioner declared.
was in FAR better condition physically
than when she entered the institution.
When Miss Edelson went to the work.
house four days ago she announced that
she would Immediately start a hunger
strike and would not even drink water
Plans to have her forcibly fed were made
by the commissioner of corrections.
These were abandoned today after 1t
was discovered that Miss Edelson had
partaken of food. The young woman is
serving a three-month sentence for incit-
ing to riot during the recent demonstra-
tios here against John D. Rockefeller, jr.
Evening star., 1914-07-24
HOSPITAL DEBT TO BE PAID.
Commissioners Decide to Give S616..
1852 to St. Elizabeth.

Another forward step toward the re-
duction Of its outstanding indebtedness,
was taken by the District government to-
day when the Commissioners decided to
settle in full the balance Of $616. 1882 on
the claim Of the Government Hospital
for the Insane for the care Of District
INDECENT patients during the years 1881
to 1911. The amount originally was
Sis, ,536Oo. Of which $102. 790.s7 was paid
last year. 1t had been intended to wipe
out the charge in seven annual INSTALL
ments.
Alonzo Tweedale, auditor. recommend
ed that inasmuch as there is a balance
in the Treasury on account Of District
revenues deposited during the last fiscal
wear sufficient to meet the balance due
the hospital the account be squared.
Evening star., 1914-07-24
ERRATIC PLAY ON COURTS.
California, New York and Massa.
chusetts PLAYERS Win,

BOSTON. July 2I.-California. New
York and Massachusetts won the hon
ors in the morning play on the tennis
courts of the Longwood Cricket Club
today.
The young Pacific coast players. f
Fottrell ana R. L. Murray, after some
what erratic play defeated William Rosen-
baum Of New York and Z. H. Whitney OF
Boston in straight sets in the eastern
doubles championships The first set went
to twenty games, principally through
errors on the part OF the younger players
and the steadiness and consistent playing
of their opponents.
The next set also was a deuce affair.
but in the third Rosenbaum and Whi.-
ney weakened and the Californians -.
it of easily.
H. H. Hackett and F. B. Alexander OF
New York had q somewhat easy match
with Hugh Tallant OF New York and
Wallace F. johnson of Philadelphia.
Team work of the New York pair.
former national champions, was again
the feature of their play.
In q clash between two Boston pairs,
A. 8. Dabney and n. w. Niles eliminated
r. C. Seaver and @. T. Putnam, also
in straight sets.
Evening star., 1914-07-24
Satisfied With Nominees.
BANK PROBE NEARS END,
Grand Jury Investigations in Chi.
cago Drawing to Close.

CHICAGO. July 2i-Federal and state
grand jury Investigations of the affairs
of the defunct La Sale Street Trust and
Savings Bank are thought to be drawing
TO a close. Both bodies were adjourned
yesterday until Monday. in order that
counsel in charge of presenting the evil
dence to them might concentrate their
efforts rounding up final testimony.
The Illinois State Bank. one of the
smaller institutions forced to close as a
result Of its affiliations with the Lori
mer-Mundy concerns. probably will re-
open early next week, 1t was made
known today. A so per cent assessment
on the stockholders had been met, it ID
said. and the bank is in shape to re-
gums bSDlness.
Evening star., 1914-07-24
AMERICAN TOURIST HELD.
D. G.. Carmichael Arrested for Al.
legged Theft From Burns Cottage.

DUMFRIES. Scotland. July 2-What
the defendants friends describe as being
merely a case Of souvenir hunting led
to a charge of theft being brought to-
day at the police court here against
David Graham Carmichael, described as
a wealthy American tourist. According
to the prosecution. Mr.. Carmichael and
his friends, who have made Dumfries
their headquarters while touring Scot
land in an automobile. visited the Robert
Burns cottage. in Ayr. Thursday. After
they had left the caretaker noticed that
the brass handle Of an antique bureau
drawer was missing. A hue and cry
was sent up and Mr.. Carmichaers motor
car was stopped by the police on a Dunn
fries street.
The police declared that one OF the oc-
cupants Of the car threw the missing
handle into the street. The bailie or
police magistrate of Dumfries remitted
Mr.. Carmichael to the sheriff of Ayr Tor
trial.
Evening star., 1914-07-24
TRAINS RUN TO VERA CRUZ.
Refugees From Mexican Capital Ar
rive Within American Lines.

VERA CRUZ, July 24.-The first
through train from Mexico City since the
American occupotion of Vera Cruz arrived
here early this morning. the breach in
the railroad having at last been repaired.
1t brought many passengers. including a
large number of adherents of the Huerta
regime. who had taken advantage Of the
opportunity to leave the federal capital
before its occupation by constitutionalist
troops
The passengers reported all quiet in
the capital. and said that the feeling of
security there had increased on account
of the strong reinforcement of the gar
rison. which they believed to number TO-
OOO men.
Evening star., 1914-07-24
AsIATIC CORN HELD UP.
Manchurian Cargo at Seattle Infest
ed With a Weeyil.

SEATTLE, Wash. July 24.-More than
1000 tons of Manchurian corn. one of the
first shipments to arrive in the United
States since the tariff was removed. is
held up on the Seattle wharves until it
can be determined whether the weevil
with which 1t is infested is destructive.
The corn was intended to be used for
stock feed.
Prof. Trevor Kincaid, chief entomolo-
gist Of the University Of Washington, is
here today to make an examination of
the cargo. 1t is thought the weevil in
Testing the corn is harmless and can be
destroyed by fumigation.
Evening star., 1914-07-24
ARMISTICE NOT SIGNED.
carbajal Arranging for Peaceful Set
tlement With Revolutionists.

MEXICO CITY, July 24.-No armistice
with the constitutionalists has yet been
arranged. President Francisco Carbajal.
through his private secretary has made
the following statement to the Associated
Press:
IAN armistice has not been signed as
yet. but the President is making arrange
ments for a definite and peaceful settle
ment with the revolutionists.
His most earnest desire is that Mexico
shall return to the path of order and
progress and the re-establishment OF a
legally constituted government"
Evening star., 1914-07-24
Fined for Assaulting Policeman.

Charged with assault upon Policeman
George Y. Newton. Melvin Pinkney. coll
ored. faced Judge Aukam In Police
Court this morning. Pinkney. 1t was al
legged. went to the help Of his brother.
whom Newton was arresting on a charge
of larceny. and the two made 1t warm
for the policeman until the latter's club
was brought into play. Pinkney pleaded
not guilty and the defense attempted to
show that he merely offered to help the
policeman. The court sentenced him to
pay . fne Of - or serve nfteen days In
the workhousA
Evening star., 1914-07-24
PLAGUE GERMS ON RAT.
Eighth Infected Rodent Has Been
CAPTURED in New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, July 24.-Finding Of
another plague-infected rat-the eighth
was announced today by w. c. Ruckeri
federal assistant surgeon general super
vising the fight against bubonic plague
here. The rodent was captured in st
Ann street, fifteen blocks from the point
where the first case Of the disease devel-
oped June q.
All officers of the transportation depart
ments of railroad and steamship compa-
MES here have been called to a meeting
today to get instructions from federal
health authorities as to what they should
do to aid in the plague fight
Evening star., 1914-07-24
RETURNS UPON JEWELRY
REACH 100000 TOTAL
Washingtonians Have Nine Days to
Meet Personal Tax
Law.

That returns on jewelry and articles
of personal adornment in the amount
Of 100000 have been made to the
board Of personal tax appraisers was
the estimate today of members of the
board Property owners have nine days
left in which to file schedules Of their
goods. and it is believed that the jewelry
valuation will have been considerably
increased by that time. After August 1
20 per cent penalty will be imposed
in the case of all owners who have
Under a ruling by the corporation
counsel jewelry will be taxed this year
for the first time. Numerous $1,000
and IS. 900 returns have been made under
the personal adornment list. One owner
valued her jewelry at 100000 and an
other at $4,000.
Evening star., 1914-07-24
Assets Exceed Liabilities.

NEW YORK. July 24.-Boessneck,
Broesel & Co.. importers and dealers in
dry goods. made a general assignment
today for the benefit of creditors. At
torneys for the firm declared that liza
bilities were approximately $1,260.000
and assets in excess Of that sum- The
assignment, according to the attorneys,
was caused by the curtailment of the
firms foreign credits.
Evening star., 1914-07-24
GEN. HUERTA IN JAMAICA.
Former Mexican Dictator and Party
to Remain One Week.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, July 24.-Gen.
Huerta and the party of fugitives from
Mexico accompanying him arrived here
at noon today on board the German
cruiser Dresden from Puerto Mexico.
Arrangements had been made in ad-
vance for the former Mexican dictator.
Gen. Banquet and the rest of the party
to remain here for a week or more at a
hotel where several other Mexican refu-
gees already have taken up their quar-
terS.
Evening star., 1914-07-24
lie improved prospects of victory in No

the improved prospects of victory in No
vember.
There has always been the closest af-
fection between Senator Root and Col.
Roosevelt. a mutual regard which was
not shaken. at the base at least. by the
bolt of 1912.
II is thought here that the only ques-
ton Is whether Senator Root will care
to undertake the fatigue and worry OF q
campaign under the primary system and
to stand up against the merciless At
tacks of Mr.. Hearst, who has never for-
given Senator Root for the Utica speech
which defeated Hearst for the governor.
ship while the lieutenant governor anu
remainder of the state ticket were electeo.
Republicans here say that Senator Hoot
candidacy for denomination before the
primaries would bring out a smasnlhs
republican vote on primary day ana ma
terially aid the fusion prospects, al,
though some of the more rabid Dull
,noosers would find in It added grievance
against the pending plan for reunion VI
the party factions
Evening star., 1914-07-24
Clafin Assets, $52, ,s76,354.

NEW YORK. July 24.-The temporary
receivers for the H. B. Claflin Company.
dry goods merchants, declared today in
a preliminary report that the total as
sets Of the bankrupt firm. exclusive of
notes undiscounted. were $52, ,S7e. 354. and
total liabilities. exclusive of notes un-
discounted of capital stock, 81. .842. .253
The report showed an excess of assets
over liabilities of $SO34, ,1GG.