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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-01-08
MARKET REPORT

Kansas City Stock Yards. Jan.4, 1916
Beef cattle are starting January in
a promising way, sales steady yester-
day, and steady today, with the late
market active and stronger. Nothing
very toppy in beef steers has been here,
a few up to 1925, yesterday, and some
today at $500, bulk of the steers 81 to
S7.75, few plain cattle at so to
s6.75. Good cows sell around $500,
and choice ones would reach Sc. rs,
good heavy bulls up to S6.0 90, fancy
baby heifers $3.50 to 50, one lot of good
$50 10. heifers today at 81 so, medium
class heavier heifers 1915 to $3.50.
veal calves SS to 50 so. Stockers and
feeders are selling strong, choice
stock cattle bringing high prices. A
slring of panhandle yearlfngs brought
So yesterday, and some fancy white
face yearlings were sorted out of a
drove at $40. However, Sc to 81 buys
most of the fair to good stockers, and
plain feeders bring 1925 20 s6.75,
few fleshy feeders above 81 and one
or two lots recently up to s6- Cattle
on feed at the Western Sugar mills
are just starting to market, but will
not run freely for a month yet, and
western hay fed cattle are not to be
reckoned with for two months or more,
and it is possible that the January
market may be more satisfactory than
has been anticipated A few wheat
field cattle are starting from Kansas,
but volume of that movement for
month or two will depend on the way
the market acts
Hogs came in literally today, "a. 600.
head here, and the market exhibited
its large capacity, buyers cleaning up
the suprly at prices that averaged
steady with yesterday, with something
of flourish at the finish. late sales
around higher Top was Sc. IS, bulk
of sales s6s45 TO 81 20. light weights up.
to $500. Light hogs are selling re-
l1tfyely better. IS compared with
with other weights, thar last week.
Several years Of light crops of corn in
Kansas Cfty's territory, and the at
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-01-08

tendenL disbursement to hog raisers,
are being reflected in lighter supplies
here than at other markets, with a
corresponding keeness of competition
and strong prices in efforts of packers
to keep their plants here busy.
Lambs sold weak to 10 lower today,
sheep steady, receipts 11,OO0 head
Best lambs sold at SO 25, yearlings.
$40 to s8.25, some choice wethersl
weighting lis lbs at 800. new high
price this winter, and ewes at sc. .25.
Sheep feeding districts which supply
this market are carrying short numb
er this winter, but Northern markets
will be literally supplied for a while
from the Northern Colorado and
Western Nebraska feeding districts,
which have more lambs and sheep on
feed than ever before.
j. A. RICKARr.
Market Correspondent
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-01-08
From the Ellis Headlight

S. B. Ridgeway of Hutchinson was
an Ellis visitor this week.
Miss Edith Robertson is at W-Kee-
ney where she is taking care of pat
lent for one of the doctors.
Mrs Gus Ebeling and children of
Sedalia, Missouri, are visiting his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs G. w. Cross.
DIR. Walter Cross of Kansas City
spent a few days this week in Ellis
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. g. w.
Cross.
w. A. Newport left Monday for his
home at HiIlsbero, Illinois. after spend
ing several weeks with his aunt, Mrs.
A. A. Cockrell.
Miss Adeline B. Frost of the 0gaI-
lah schools. will spend her vacation
In Ellis with her ants Mrs ). G.
Pedigo aud Mrs. w. r. Conyers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-01-08

Should you or your child need
medical or surgical treatment of the
eye, ear, nose or throat or require
giassesss make date with DR. M
Jay Brown, Watson building,a Sa-
lima. Kans-, or see him at the Penny
Hotel, on Monday January 10th.
or at the Pacific Hotel, Ellis, January
L, l9l5--Adv
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-01-08

sterling worth and is an earnest
worker in the NJ. E. church of which
she is member. She is accomplish
ed in many lines and cannot fail to
make the man of her choice an ideal
wife.
Mr.. Hickman is also very well
and favorably known and is young
man of exceptionally fine character
ana standing in the community. He
is one of Trego county's successful
young farmers and cannot help but
make good for his reputation for hon.
esty and integrity of living have won
the respect and confidence of all who
know him.
The happy young couple have made
their home on the J. It. W. Cloud
farm northwest of town.
The World with their friends ex-
tends congratulations and best wishes
for long and happy life
Notics is hereby given that have
sufficient funds on hand to pay all
outstanding warrants of Trego coun-
ty, Kansas, and the same will be paid
upon presentation at my ONCE. No
interest will be allowed after Janua-
~ I, 1916 r. B. Acre. County Treas
urer, Trego county.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-01-08

fes it actually happened. II was
not much of puzzle to me because ]
have other reasons for thinking that
my correspondent gets his mail at
Ransom, Kansas
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-01-08

January Ilth, 1916, win be the date
for the regular meeting of the High
School trustees. File your bills with
the clerk
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-01-08

''Our chuckle calls chickens is a
pretty good trade mark. but the
ciuck that calls the golden eagle is
the one most of US would like to
have.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-01-08

For Sale-16 pure bred Plymouth
Rock cockerels At 75c and s1-O0. Mrs.
R. Kirk Adv As 1t
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-01-08

1t is said that one-half of the world
does not know how the other half
lives. Nothing easier, One half the
world lives by eating too much and
the other half has too little too eat
And we all know it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-01-08
Dicta grams

We are all prone to abbreviate too
much in writing. What can you
make out of this, s'RanS. Kans2'
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-01-08

J. NJ Rinker is taking in New
York City this week.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-05-02
P0sTOFflCE inspector
FAV0Rs MOTOR ROUTES
COMPLETES INSPECTION 90 Ill
LIS COUNTY, ROUTES AND
NAMES REPORT.
Inspector Long SAYS Department
WIN Fay Little Attention ca
Recent Election Co Get
Expression.

Postoffice inspectors Ions and
Morris. who have been here FOR ton
days or more. completed their laboes
and left saturday afternoon. Mr.
Long in conversation With the News
editor said ,hat.the motor routes are
practicable nine TO ten months In the
year and he Ia strong FOR their inau-
guration for economy. and. he be
iieves. for the benefit OF the SER
vice.
He says that he laid out all the
rural routes In Ellis coanty and that
he Is more familiar with road condi-
ti.ns in Ellis county than perhaps
any man who resides In the county
and he believes the motor routes viii
be put on here and put on to stay.
Commenting on the election
against the motor routes. Mr.. Long
stated that the order for the election
was so worded that II vas really an
election for those Who opposed the
routes. and az only about 20oe peo-
pie voted. out OF possible vote OF
IL. 600 to 1000 people. he takes the
detection a. verdict for rather than
|against the motor routea. However.
he says. the postoffice department
doesn't pay much attention 20 cleo
|tious.
Mr.. Long says the motor service
viii give the patrons better service
when the roads are good. and the
same service they now have when
the roads are bad, as substitute car
|riers viii make the routes as they
now exist
The News gives this information
for what 1t may be worth. and Il
comes from man who was sent
here for the express purpose OF look
ing into the situation aud reporting
to the postoffiee department and
from Mr.. Longs conclusions the mo-
tor service will doubtless be put on.
Ennis News
1t was also announced during the
last week that the motor mail ser
vice would be inaugurated at Ennis
on June l.~It was intended 20 start
the service there May l, but while
the department was making inveati-
cation a further postponement was
granted.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-05-02
THEHTPE.l
THE MIRACLE OF IIFE-
At DIXIE THIS AFTERNOON.

return engagement OF "The
Miracle OF Life" IS being shown AZ
the Dixie theatre this afternoon until
Q o'clock 10 women only Marga-
rita Fisher IS playing the leading
role and is production IA four acts
that win be treat for every woman
who sees It. Beginning at 6 O'Clock
this evening the Dixie will show
again tonight Bessie Barriscale In
Bullets and Brown Eyes, a Tri-
angle five act feature ard produc-
ton that is very pleasing Those
who saw this picture yesterday pro
nounce It very fine. Tomorrow the
Mutual favorite. Harold Lockwood.
win be at the Dixie In The Buzz
yards shadow" a five act Mutual
Masterpieture. with May Allison aud
a great list of stars in the produc-
ton On Friday OF this week the
Dixie will show THE Raven.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-05-02
WORLD COURT CONGRESS-
MEETS IN NEW YORK TO-DAY.

NEW YORK, May 2,-The second
World Court Congress is to be held
in New York City today. tomorrow
and the next day, looking to the es-
Enlistment of some arrangement
that will not only provide an organi-
zation for the adjustment and judi
cial settlement Of any international
disputes that may arise. but will In
sure a lasting peace. The first
World Court Congress was held in
Cleveland, Ohio. in 1915.
Every state in the union will be
represented in New York City at this
congress, as this project, backed by
some of the most prominent and in
fluential Americans is, of general
interest The congress will make no
attempt to stop the present war, but
will try to prevent future wars.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-05-02
At the Empire.

Bonds of Deception" a gripping,
tale of the fireside, by the American
company starring Winnifred Green
wood and Edward Coxen In three
acts. is the feature attraction at the
Empire theatre today. This IS a
society drama based on wife's
loyalty, and the story is novel in
theme and the treatment of it unique
in the annals of film production.
Other attractions at the Empire are
a Triangle two reel Keystone comedy
featuring Fred Mace and Falstaff
comedy, THE Professors Peculiar
Precaution." featuring Winifred
Lane and Sol Aekin.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-05-02
OF BISHOPS OF
INTEREST To METHODiTS

SARATOGA SPRINGS, n. Y, May
2.-Just where the bishops will be
assigned for the next four years IL a
subiectSof keen interest at the quad
rennial session OF the Methodist
General Conference here today
Interest centers about who will be
sent to Washington as successor of
Bishop Cranston Washington and
New York are the most desired To-
cations. II Is believed the Wash
ington plum" VIII To either go
Bishop Luther r.. Wilson OF New
York. or Bishop William Fraser Me
DoweII OF Chicago bishop Wilson.
however, may be returned TO New
York, where he has accomplished so
much for Methodism. and Bishop
Mcdowell may go 10 Washington.
Dr. Mcdowell is vice chancellor Of
the Methodist University ht the
capital. and he is close friend OF
Bishop Cranston.
II Bishop Wilson Is not returned
to New York. the next incumbent
likely viii be Bishop Mcdowell OF
Bishop Frank J Mcconnell, nov
resident in Denver. DR. Mcconnell
was consecrated only four years
ago. Until then he was pastor
OF New York Avenue church. Brook
lyp.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-05-02
COUNTY ANNOUNCEMENTS.

All announcements made under
this head are subject to tho action
Of the democratic primary election
TO be- held In July. 1916.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-05-02

t.iSrE% asl saek af iuae fsem
81 tnF a. eenEs sad aa3 "a Tar A~
isteetsnf parpo@ss 4eoat esr pssm.
tze4. 10 4s44lf - 10 eere GO
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Liverpool.
Chicago Grain.


The waxahaehie dealers are pay
ing the foilo~lng prices for country
n-nanca today.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-05-02
FOR Congress. Firth District.
HATTON w. SUMMERS.

For Congress. Fifth District.
HATTON W. SUMMERS.
For State Senator. Tenth District:
j. NJ. ALDERDIcE.
For Representative. Place No.
w, f. cox.
For Representative. Place r.
JACK JOHNSON.
For Tax Collector
". TOM JONES.
BILLIE BRATCHER.
J.. 8. KEAToN.
GEO. G. SWEAT.
JAMES A. cox.
w !. HAMILTON.
TOM BLAkEY.
r. T.. SMITH.
For County Attorney:
tom BALL.
j. r.. SPENCER.
HENRY TREY.
For Commissioner. Precinct /:
TIM NEWTON.
JlM I&AstsE4NSs
j. II. GRIFFITH.
For Commissioner. Precinct No. 2:
PERCY WOOD.
70. G. HITCHCOCK.
W. r. WOODS
For Commissioner. Precinct No. 3:
STANLEY MATTHEW'S.
j. II. JAMES.
For Commissioners. Precinct 4:
w. A. WITHERsPOOs.
FRANK kEEsEE.
HOWARD GARyIN.
W A. FEW
Il. A. GANAwAY.
b HAWKINS.
For Constable Precinct No. /:
i'm HAMM.
r. c. JOHNSON
]. l.. PLANT
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-05-02

agANTED-~To rent a nlce four o
fiye-room cottage with bath and elea-
trio lights. ON some good street and
close in. j J Bramleft al Jackson i
garage q
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-05-02
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT My home in East End.
All modern eonyeniences, See clyde
Hunter or phone sW 395. Il
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T-s Daar LssAs rsssa - 49,.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-22
SUBMARINE ISSUE
TO GET AN AIRING
Stone to Reply 10 Speeches Of
Sterling and Lodge.

Washington, Feb. 21.-Discussion
from an administration viewpoint of
the submarine issue with Germany
will he undertaken in the senate this
week. Democrats led by Senator
Stone, chair nan of the foreign rela-
tions committee, have determined to
meet what they term an effort on the
part of the Republican senators to
make a partisan issue of the situation
that has arisen since the German ad-
miralty's determination to sink all en-.
emy merchant ships whether armed
for cff,9se or defense.
Senators Sterling and Lodse Re-
publicans, discussed the subjec last
week, urging THAI Tor the United
States to yield the right of Germany
to sink defensiyeIy armed merchant
bniLs would be an uuaeutral act ana Il
step towards war. In announcing his
purpose to address the senate, Sena-
tor Stone said he would answer some
Of the arguments made by the Repub-
licans
Preparing for his address, the Mis-
souri, senator has conferred with Pres
ident Wilson and Secretary Lansing,
and his views IN the subject are be-
Ing awaited with interest by members
of both houses, who lo not conceal
the belief that tae nation is facing the
greatest diplomatic crisis since the
beginning of the European war.
Mexican affairs also are to be aireo
again in the senate, Republican sen
ators planning to attack the presi-
dents report on Senator Falls reso-
luton asking for information concern
ing the Carranza government.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-22
A Birds harbed wlrs Esnoss.

There is in Central America a brown
wren about the size of u canary which
builds curious nest. 1t selects a
small tree with horizontal branches
growing close together. Across two Of
the branches 1t lays sticks fastened to-
gether with tough fiber until a plat
form about six feer long by two feet
wide has been constructed. On the
end of this platform nearest the tree
trunk 1t then builds a huge dome
shaped nest foot or so high with
thick sides of interviewer thorns. A
covered passageway is then made from
the nest to the end OF the platform In
as crooked manner as possible.
Across the outer end as well MS at
short intervals along the inside of this
tunnel are placed cunning little fences
of thorns with Just space enough for
the owners TO pass through. On going
out this opening is closed by the own
er by placing thorns across the gate.
way, and thus the safety of the eggs
Or vOnns Is assured,
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Alaska,s verdant lsIands.


The island of Attu, at the end of the
Aleutian chain, is not far from Asia.
From north to south Alaska reaches
almost as far as from Canada to Mex.
leo.
This mighty territory is world in
the variety of its lands and waters. 1t
is country of seas, lakes and rivers
and of almost as many islands as the
empire of Japan. 1t has a vast con-
tinental mainland, with mountains and
valleys, rolling plateaus and great low
land plains. travelled thousand
miles through rocky islands in going
from Seattle to Skagway and later
passed through the Aleutian archipel-
ago, which extends from the end OF
the Alaskan peninsula about as far
westward as the distance fro IA the At
lantic ocean to the Mississippi river.
The island of Kodiak is as big as Porto
Rico, and Prince of Wales island is as
large as Connecticut. All OF these is
lands are green from one years end to
the other. and some have vegetation
as dense as that of Hawaii.-Christian
Herald
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-22
Academic Dress.

Academic dress is sort OF scholars
badge consisting OF gowns, hoods and
caps, copied or adapted from styles
long prevalent in England, the comb.
nation of articles being so arranged as
to indicate the degree or academic
status of the wearer The code was
formulated by I'm intercollegiate col
lege commission chartered by the Uni
versity of New York and has been
adopted In many American colleges
There are three distinct types of gowns
and hoops-the Bachelors. the mas
ters and the Doctors The bachelors
gown il most commonly worn and has
long pointed sleeves; the masters gown
has long closed sleeves with slit
through which the forearm protrudes;
the doctors gown has velvet bars ON
round open sleeves aud velvet facings
down the front Caps worn with such
gowns are the regulation mortar boards
with black silk tassels. s.--philadelphia
Press,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-22
RECOMMEND
Candidates For Delegate To
State Convention
And Endorse Columbus EWaIt
For National Delegate

A meeting of the Democratic coun-
ty central committee was held at the
*. Of p. armory Saturday afternoon,
at which action was taken to assure
the representation of Knox county in
the Democratic state convention.
Under the law, delegates and alter
mates to the state convention are to
be chosen at the primaries on April
%, and nominating petitions of can
didates for delegate and alternate
must be filed by Feb %.
Al the meeting Saturday it was de-
veloped that no petitions for delegate
or alternate had been secured from
the board of elections by any pros
pectiye candidates, and after some
discussion of the situation and the
Likelihood of candidates not coming
forward Of their own initiative, it was
determined to recommend candidates
for delegate and alternate and take
out petitions in their behalf. IT. was
made plain, however, that such ac-
ton was only for the purpose Of hay
ing the county represented in the
state convention, and that any per-
sons other than those recommended by
the committee are free to become
candidates by filing petitions with the
board of elections for that purpose.
Those recommended by the county
central committee at the meeting Sat
urday are as follows:
Delegates
Harry FoX-Wayne township.
j. o. McArtor-Howard township.
W. p. decentralization township
j. M. uddlestun-Hilliar township
Frank Hardesty-Monroe township
p. A Berry-Mt. Vernon.
G. G. Carpenter-Mt. Vernon.
Alternates
r. j. Grossman-Pike township.
j. f.. Blubaugh-Union township.
VIM. Lewis-Pleasant township.
w. l., Observation-Disclosures town
ship.
John Cunningham-Mon town
ship.
William Banning-Mt. Vernon.
Barney Kermit. Vernon
Columbus Ewalt Indorsed
The committee unanimously adopt
ed a motion indorsing the candidacy
of Columbus Ewalt of Mt. Vernon as
a delegate from this congressional
district to the Democratic national
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-22
LITERARY SOCIETY PROGRAM

The Shakespearean Literary soci.
ETY. will meet in regular session at
Weayer's schOolhouse, Liberty town.
ship, on Saturday evening, Feb. 26,
The question for debate is Resolved,
THAT woman should have the right
of suffrage" The Affirmative speak,
ers will be Mabel Ewalt Brown, Mrs.
Owings and Miss Mahan. The mega.
tive speakers will be Iva Sherman,
Miss Wilson. Mrs. Florence Mastel.
ler There will also be mock trial
"rhe Famous Watermelon Case" and
a play. "The Fortune Hunter" which,
with songs, music, recitations and
readings, will provide an evening of
entertainment and profit.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-22
ATTENTION MILK and
CREAM PRODUCERS
QUALITY WINS

The satisfactory results from our
ceaseless efforts for better cream and
cream produced upon farms with sim
pie sanitary equipment, are beginning
to take on decidedly substantial
form.
This work will be pursued upon a
larger and, we believe, more effec-
tive scale than ever during the year
1916.
In order to facilitate the manufac-
ture and marketing of our finished pro-
duct, it has been necessary to make
some changes in our factory arrange
ments. These changes are practically
completed and we are prepared for
BANNER YEAR
We wish to thank the public for
their liberal patronage of 1915.
1t is our expectation that each of our
plants will receive more product dur
ing 1916 than ever before.
37c per lb. for butter fat, fresh and
sweet, from inspected dairies delivered
at plant.
THE LICKING CREAMERY co.
Fredericktown Creamery,
Mt. Vernon Creamery,
Bellville Creamery,
Lexington Creamery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-22

the contractors's hands and pay him
in full?
Eight. Did you, as a commissioner,
consider that the home as it was turn
ed over to you fulfilled the contract
and specifications?
Ninth. Are the heating and lighting
systems according to contract?
Tenth. Is the drainage system &C.
cording to contract? And does it meet
with your approval?
Eleventh. Was the home in condi-
tion to be occupied by the superintend-
ent and children in your judgment?
An early answer is desired.
Yours truly,
d. B. KERR,
Chairman Committee.
Accompanying this letter was the
following note:
Mt. Vernon, o., Feb. 2, 1916.
We are after information and hope
that you will receive this letter kind
ly and answer promptly.
Yours truly,
d. B. KERR.
One answer has been received to
this letter. The other commissioners
are speechless, and if they remain
speechless, we will be compelled to
finish our report without hearing from
them.
d. B. KERR,
FRANK HARDESTY,
AARON LEPLEY,
TORRENCE MITCHELL,
AUSTIN CARPENTER.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-22

Miss Margaret Lewis of GAINESVILLE
is the guest of Miss Marie Harring-
ton, North Gay street.
Mrs. F. w, Campbell and daughter,
Miss Edith, of Utica spent Saturday
in the city.
S. ID. Everly of Dayton returned
home Friday night after visit with
his son, Earl J. Everly.
Mrs. Margaret Vannausdale of
West Chestnut street spent Saturday
in Newark.
Mrs. M. e. Roberts of North Rog-
ers street went to Coshocton Satur-
day to spend the weekend.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-22
No, Afraid of Gold Steel.

In her younger days Eugenie, when
empress OF the French nation. was
noted for her great courage, as the fol-
lowing incident proves.
AT brilliant dinner party "A some
what tactless general told her majesty
that women should not meddle In poll.
tics.
You know, madame" he said, "that
politics lead 10 war, and II the worse
came to the worst you would not have
the nerve 10 face cold steel"
Wouldn't IT. cried the empress. I'm
show you!" And, snatching large
knife from the table. she inflicted a
deep stab on her arm
After that the general never broach-
ed the subject of woman's lack Of
nerves again.