The Evening Herald from Parsons, Kansas • 1

Ttf EVENING HERALD EIGHT PAGES NUMBER 301 PARSONS. KANSAS, WEDNESDAY. FEBUARY 4. 1903 VOLUME DISTRICT COURT MATTERS. A SERIOUS FIRE AVERTED.

TWO NEW STATES. THE LODGES Statehood Compromise Has Been Practically Reached Society m1 The Club Elevator A Slightly Damaged by Fire Yesterday Afternoon. What might have proveu the most disasterous fire that has ever visited Parsons was averted shortly after 5 I Will Organize the Railway Clerks. W. E.

Sanford of Kansas City is in A Batch of Caces Disposed of the Past Three Days. The district court adjourned last night until Saturday. During the past two days Judge Flannelly has gotten rid of quite a number of coses. The case of Amanda B. Porter vs.

M. II. Porter, for divorce, was continued on the motion ol the plaintiff. Nora 1.. Tripp was granted a decree of divorce from Claude C.

Tripp and was restored to her maiden name the city and will organize a subordinate lodge of the Order of Railway o'clock yesterday afternoon by the prompt action of Night Watchman J. F. Harvey at J. K. Davidson Commission Company's elevator in the northwest section of the city and the fire Clerks of America in this city tonight.

A meeting of the clerks has been ar Washington, Feb. 4. The senate deadlock over statehood is practically broken. Two new stars will be added to the flag by act of congress at the present session. It will be done by Republican votes of the senate and later by Republican votes of the house.

That is the present culmination of the often discussed projects for compromise. A general understanding exists to that effect as the result of yesterday's discussion, to which Mr. An Evening of Pleasure. The musicale and ball given last night under the auspices of the Royal Arcanum at A. O.

U. W. Hall on Forrest avenue was one of the most pleasant affairs of the season. The members of this order have made a splen ranged tor at the parlors of Rasbach this evening at 8 o'clock and every railway clerk in the city is earnestly equested to be present. department.

The rain of Monday night had flooded the bins in the elevator and caused a shut down yesterday, but a force of men were employed during the day in pumping water out of the bins, and as Harvey went to wqrh yesterday afternoon a little earlier than usual he noticed smoke issuing from the east side of the elevator and As a ticket seller, E. C. Byford, Quay was a party. The Democrats of did reputation as entertainers and last, evening they added fresh laurels to their good name. The musicale embraced charming vocal and instrumental selections that were greatly chief clerk in the ottlce oi uenerai Storekeeper Murray of the Katy, is the senate, according to the assur ances of some of the earnest statehood of Nora L.

Stuart and was allowed $50 alimony and $50 attorney, fee. The case of T. B. Allison vs. Anna B.

Allison, for divorce, was dismissed on the showing of the plaintiff that the defendant had obtained a decree of divorce in the state of Illinois. The case of Hannibal vs. the Board of County Commissioners, an entitled to more than the thanks of as he approached the structure he friends, will not filibuster against this programme, which, as to its details, is his fellowmembers of the Royal Ar canum. He sold forty tickets to th appreciated by a large audience and the participants were enthusiastically encored for their excellent work. At the close of the musicale the guests not yet worked out.

Probably the new state name for Arizonia and New Mexico will be nam thought the men were still at work pumping water. When Harvey reached the engine room he made, an investigation and found that the smoke was not coming from that source, as the engines were not running and the fire had died down in the furnaces. He gave alarm for the benefit of those who might ed Arizona, as that is regarded the more euphonious and desirable name, musicale and ball given by the R. A. last night.

Byford Is one of those fellows that when he undertakes any-think makes it a sure go. It will be recalled that he once dabbled in base ball, and while he never made a fortune out of the undertaking, he gave the public some fine games of ball, that were appreciated by those who witnessed the games. were served a substantial banquet which had been prepared by the good wives of the members, when dancing was the oiiler of the hour. The affair was admirably planned and most, successfully carried out and the Royal whereas there has been considerable objection to having another state the action brought lor the recovery of damages for personal injury on account of falling through a defective bridge; in Mound Valley township, was continued by agreement of the parties. The case of Wm.

Watson vs. the K. T. railway company was continu first part of whose name is "New That will be pleasing to the present be near the building and hastened to territory of Arizonia, but this arrange merit contemplated putting the capital at Santa Fe. That would be a conces Arcanum members were complimented for having furnished an evening of rare enjoyment, pleasing to every guest.

The Herald force was pleas antly remembered by a goodly supply of the delicious refreshments, guest. sion to New Mexico, whose territoral 8d on application of the parties showing that certain records in this case have not yet been obtained from the Department of the Interior. The case of the city of Kdna vs. the office and turned in an alarm to the fire department. Harvey was cool and collected and to his rare presence of mind and the splendid work of the fire department the damage to the elevator was only slight.

The fire department made a quick run and came to the assistance of capital is Santa Fe. There is reason to believe that The Odd Fellows gave the first degree work to Meade Harlan and Geo. Brltton last night. It was reported at the meeting that Brother Wadkins. who was injured on the railroad several weeks ago, was gradually bill embodying the idea has already been drawn, ready for the contemplat ed compromise, and that it may also have a provision, if it can be agreed Mrs.

Sarah E. Allen was hostess for a Ti o'clock dinner party in compliment to her niece, Miss Edith Maxwell of Dallas, Texas, at her home on Morgan avenue. Tuesday afternoon. Covers Floyd Sturges was dismissed at the iost of the plaintiff. Tile case of the State of Kansas vs.

It. K. Asboll and Jim Asbell, charged with violating the quarantine laws Hie St tit of Kansas was called and Defendant Jim Asbell asked for a sep those at the elevator in the nick ol time. The fire was located under one of the large wheat bins and was burning at a pretty brisk rate when the to. allowing the new state to be divid ed, and the present area comprised in The Woodmen and Parsons Chapter No.

39 will meet tonight. There seems to be a falling off of lodge festivities in Parsons of late. the territory of Arizonia to become arate I il. and li. were laid tor Mrs.

(Jeorge Bower, Miss Grace Bovver. Miss Lottie Karr, Qrace Talbot. After the dinner the guests enjoyed a social game of cards. Asbell apeeared arraigned and in.self and wa lor I plead not. by.

F. W. Floyd was appointed a member of the constitution committee at tlie labor meeting at Topeka lire boys chopped a hole in the partition near the fire and poured a heavy stream of water on the blaze and in a few minutes all trace of fire was extinguished. The department was called upon to use every foot of the thousand feet of hose in the wagon, connection being made at the hydrant at the corner of Chess avenue and ifternoon an Invitations are out foi party to be given in 1 R. C.

Phares and Mrs. of Joplin, on 'I a separate slate when it has a population of 300,000 people. While nothing of a very authoritative character can be said about some of the minor arrangements, if, indeed, they have yet been made, it is understood that some plan is expected as to Oklahoma whereby the Indian Territory will eventually be added as a part. In the parleys about the compromise, it is known that the idea of adding that whole of Indian Territory to the new state of Oklahoma in 190? has been earnestly pressed. tonor of Mrs.

Jay p. Lane riiursdny aft of Mrs. J. R. The case of the State vs.

Albert Brown, charged with assault with intent to kill, the defendant was arraigned and plead not guilty. The case of the State of Kansas vs. N. Fulkner charged with assalt on one C. B.

Carpenter, the defendant eiiioon at the boim The Sons and Daughters No. 43, will give a free oyster supper to members and families only Monday evening. 5t Brown with Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Charles Moorhead and Mrs.

C. C. Townsond hostesses. Twenty-fourth street. The work of the fire department was most commendable'.

They made an unusually quick run despite the bad condition of the streets in that section of the city and on reaching the elevator lost no time in getting water on WANT A SPOTTER SYSTEM. A few of the friends of Miss Edith Sedgwick enjoyed an Informal game Labette Voters Petition for a Secret Service Law. A WORD FOR THE MINISTER. of euchre at her home on Morgan ave nue, Monday evening. Judge Simons Gives Him a Boost as The evening card club did not hold the burning building.

The damage to the elevator is comparatively nothing as to what might have happened had Night Watchman Harvey been less alert in turning in an alarm. It is estimated that the damage will only amount to about a hundred dollars. was arraigned and plead not guilty. The case of the State of Kansas vs. Joseph Barry, charged with burglary, the defendant was arraigned and plead guilty to the charge.

The case of the State vs. Walter Titswortb charged with assault with intent to kill, the defendant was arraigned and plead not guilty. The case of the State vs. George Brown, charged with burglary, the defendant was arraigned and plead guilty to the charge and was remanded to the custody of the sheriff to await Judgment and sentence. its usual meeting this week on account of the inability of a numebr of members to attend.

Representative Von Treba, of this county presented a petition in the house yesterday signed by about 100 of his constituents asking the legislature to enact a law creating a secret service department for the state The petition declares that a secret service force properly handled would wipe out about 175 per cent of the crime in Kansas. The signers are all temperance people and their plan is to create a state spotter system to run down jointists and bootleggers. "Was a Jolly Show." The Wichita Eagle has this to say Nuptial Knot Coupler. On a recent "divorce day" in the district court at Fort Scott, Judge Simons made an interesting statement which will bear reading by his old Parsons neighbors and friends. He said that in the great majority of divorce cases the parties had been mar ried by a justice or some other magistrate instead of a minister.

"I am not," he continued, "saying anything against the officials, but it is my Impression that those who are married by a probate judge or a magistrate never of "Are You a Mason." which annears Good Credentials. Charlie Gardner was up from Parsons Sunday to visit home folks and friends. He informed us he had made application for a position as one of the World's fair police, and that several here tonight: "Are You a Mason?" A great many men belong to the great influential men were working in his WILL PLAY AT FORT SCOTT. interest. Mr.

Gardner is almost a giant in statue, being six feet and five inches tall and weighing 243 pounds. international order, but a company of clever people succeeded in showing a good house at the Crawford last night that they were almost anything else than Masons. As a show to see and laugh until your sides ache, this piece takes the cake. It is funny, awfully funny, to see the predicament ii couple of men get into and the suber-fuues they adopt to get out of the When dressed in an officer's suit would be a commanding figure, indeed Humboldt Union. The case of the State of Kansas vs.

Jess Webber, charged with intent to kill, the defendant was arraigned and plead not guilty to the charge. The case of Grace M. Springborn vs. Adolph B. Springborn, the trial of said case was had, the defendant not appearinjfi The plaintiff obtained a decree of divorce with the following additional orders of the court: That, she be granted an alimony of $500.

$50 attorney fee and $10 per month for the support and malntainance of minor children with the care and custody of the saiil minor children. The Parsons Bowling Club to Contest With Fort Scott Tomorrow. The following gentlemen who compose the Queen City bowling team will go to Fort Scott tomorrow where they will play the team of that city tomorrow night: C. B. Hotchkiss, Mel Parsons people as a class are no appreciate the sublimity of the marriage vows.

I prefer a home wedding where ministers officiate. The marriage transaction is such a divine institution that I can't imagine how it came to be dragged down so. Those who are united in marriage by anyone other than a minister are the first to seek divorce." It is quite possible that statistics would show that this is the general rule, for the reason, it no other, that marriages by justices. trouble. There were ludicrous situa given to spending their money with Steele.

Lawrence Harrow, T. S. Klous migratory business men. The firm tions and humorous speeches galore and fun ran fast and furious through out the evening. As a jolly, rollicking piece, "Are You a Mason" is about the best ever, and the company that played it last night is a capable one.

that comes to make this city a permanent abiding place can always count upon a good business. Firms tha' have located in Parsons and permitted the impression to go out that they were here only temporarily usually migrate to other sections before the leases on the buildings they occupy mature. W. C. Mitchell, manager of the Dem-ing Investment was in Parsons Sunday.

and James Brown. The members of the Queen City team have been practicing lately and they go to Fort Scott with the expectation of winning, but not without a good hard contest, as it is known that Fort Scott's team is composed of good players who are not in the habit of sleeping during a content of this kind. aldermen and the like are apt to bo hasty affairs, or runaway matches, or adventurous pranks, and therefore more likely to be repented of than those contracted In a more deliberate and conventional way. A number of temperance workers in Parsons will attend the annual convention of the State Temperance Union in Topeka February 10 and 11. A The district court adjourned last evening until Saturday morning at o'clock a.

m. The Comina Country. 1 program nas oeen arranged W. W. Hunt informs us that his No section of the country romingjfor the meeting, which will he made STENOGRAPHER A young ladv A Card of Thanks.

Harry Scrivens and family desire to sincerely thank their friends and SIorK 01 Pure mouldings, ready i would like a position in Parsons, fan to the front as ranidlv as the Indian ne of the most important ever held i the in view of the fact that made, oval and round picture frames, give reference. Law work a specialty. Territory. From the Land of the In-will be here in a few days. He will Address to general delivery.

Cof- dian it is slowly but surely being then be in a position to do all kinds i feyville. Kan. 301-02 transformed into the White Mans Par- of picture frame work If vttn vat ni.i neighbors for their kindness durine the illness and death of their infant daughter, and assure all of their heart-j felt appreciation of their kindly actf. Hunt Write for parti- Supno Ce on monthly ion" at the Patrons of the opera house will be afforded a rare treat tonight in "Are You a Maon." in. ft.