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ASTOUNDING INDEBTEDNESS. THE GARNETT REVIEW A TANK CAR EXPLOSION AFTERNOON ONLY FRIDAY PUT DOLLARS ABOVE HUMAN LIVES ON THE BALL GROUNDS The Kansas City Post Gives the People Food For Thought WITH THE PUNCH DLE) WEST INDIAN CONSHESS DIG SHOWSJ COMBINED 3) FOR ONE TICKET CHAMPION COIVDOYS MUX EC AT AUSTRALIANS JV'q ROM TJUi I RON TAIL wr II man, some of them French, some of them English, all uniting in a common effort to raise the BILLION DOLLARS for the loan the Anglo-French commission seeks. No question is raised as to the right or the wrong. The allies must have money if they are to continue the war. If they do nt get the money, they cannot feed and clothe the millions of men in the field and the millions of women at home.

They cannot buy ammunition and arms. They face starvation and a shortage THE BIG SHOW REAL 1 75 (HORSES PEOPLE Strains 50 CARS TWICE DAILY RAJNSH1NE 218 PM 8 PM STREET PARADE Q30AM ki ti -m mm m. m. m. mr 4 tv i vm mm: m- mT 'x- mr WORLDS CHAMPION DON'T MISS THE GREAT MORNING PARADE THE EVENING REVIEW AND JO URNA L-PL AINDEA LER Published Every Thursday RICHARDSON CHAMPE W.

O. CHAMPE, Editor C. T. RICHARDSON, Manager Entered as second-class matter May 13, 1912, at postoffice at Garnett, under act of Congress, March 3, 1879. Official Paper of Anderson County and City of Garnett Subscription Rates One year $1.50 Six months 75 Both Telephones The Review 195 W.

O. Champe 116 C. T. Richardson 112 THE BOTKIN CASE. The Westphalia Times, speaking of the dismissal of Warden J.

D. Botkin, says: K. Codding, of Lansing, former warden of the Kansas penitentary, resumed his old job last Thursday night. He was appointed by Governor Capper within half an hour after the legislative committee, which investigated the conduct of Warden J. D.

Botkin, reported its findings that Botkin should be dismissed. "Godding was appointed warden of the prison by Governor Stubbs almost six years ago, and resigned to allow Botkin to take charge two years ago in July. Botkin was notified of his dismissal, and the appointment of Codding was made in the same mail. "Now read this extract from the report of the legislative committee: 'No imputation of dishonesty is cast upon Mr. Botkin or implied by this report.

Some of the illegal and indefensive practices had prevailed in the institution for many years. The institution was in a demoralized condition when Mr. Botkin took "In the face of this statement of the committee, why is it that Mr. Capper names as successor to Mr. Botkin the man who preceded him, and who, according to the findings of the committee, allowed illegal and indefensible practices to prevail during his administration of prison affairs, and who, also, was responsible for the 'demoralized condition of the prison' when Mr.

Botkin' assumed control. "Do the very things the committee charge against Mr. Botkin constitute Mr. Codding's recommendation for the wardenship?" THERE'S A DIFFERENCE. Great Britain and France came to the United States to borrow a billion dollars with which to carry on the war.

Germany also needed money, but, instead of going to some foreign 'country to borrow the money, the bond issue was over-subscribed in Germany. And this was the third bond issue there since the war begun. There's another way in which Germany excels. Farming in that country is intensive. Not a foot of tillable land goes to waste.

The land is cultivated dear up to the- road-sides. Men, women and children are busy at work, raising something to eat. The titled Germans have no great land preserves used for sporting purposes, but encourage industry and thrift in every way. 0 the other hand, the English noblemen have many thousands of acres of land devoted to sport, producing nothing. 'England raises only a fraction of the foodstuffs necessary to feed the people, and must import the greater part of what they eat.

And now that many men who ought to be producing something are fighting, it is now necessary to buy still more away from home. Is it any wonder, then, that Germany has a great financial advantage over the Allies at least the English? England might have patterned after Germany to her advantage in this respect many years ago, and have been in a much better condition for fighting than she is. COMING TOO CLOSE. A New Orleans dispatch of September 24th says: "An unidentified British cruiser stopped the Southern Pacific steamer Momus off the Jersey coast, and, after an inspection of the liner, allowed it to proceed to New Orleans, the officers of the liner reported on the arrival of the ship here." Will soma wise gentleman please inform The Review what right a British ship has to come over here and hold up an American ship We have severely critized Germany for holding up our ships in the war zone, but no German ship has ever come over here and interfered with our ships. England is getting a little too foxy.

Considering the fact that she is trying to float a billion-dollars loan here, it would seem to be the part of wisdom for her to aet at least half-way decently toward this country. A BULL MOOSE TICKET. Victor Murdock, at a meeting of Progressives in New York city last week, said: "We are going to run a straight Progresive ticket next year. That was the wish of every man here, and is the prevailing sentiment among other leaders -in the West with whom I have talked recently. Reserved seats show day Rexall Store), at the same Eleven billion dollars is the pres ent indebtedness of Great Britain, and her war is costing her about twenty- five millions per day.

Great Britain and France together want to borrow a billion dollars in this country. If Great Britain alone should receive this sum, it would take a very short time to spend that billion dollars; but, as France has to have a sh; Great Britain's part will not last many days. Were Great Britain to get it all, the billion would last her forty days. If France receives half cf the amount, Great Britain's share will last twenty days. What, then, will she do for money after that money is spent? Many people believe the time is not far distant when money will not be needed, and none will' be used.

That may be the result of this war. Who konws Anyhow, it will be necessary for the warring nations to invent some new plan by which the war may be continued, or they will have to quit fighting. RURAL CREDIT ASSOCIATION. The Kansas Rural Credit Association is the name of a new organization, called "a co-operative organization of farmers for financial benefit." This office is in receipt of a pamphlet which tells of the purpose of the company, and a cursory examination of the pamphlet "shows up" pretty well. In fact, the plan outlined is a good one.

However, in looking over the list of men who appear to ba at the head of the institution, we see but few warmers, though all are good names. Among them are Chas. F. Scott, Tom McNeal, J. G.

Johnson, W. A. Ayres, J. M. Davis, etc.

Mr. Davis is a real farmer, and the others are bankers, lawyers and newspaper men. However, it will pay to look into the matter, and The Review would suggest to those interested farmers especial ly to write to Mr. McNeal, at To- peka, or Mr. Scott, at Iola, for information.

YES; MIGHTY FUNNY. Richmond Enterprise. The committe that boosted Botkin out says that the prison was in a demoralized condition when Mr. Botkin took charge. Now, this is the funny part of this matter: J.

K. Codding had charge of the prison some years be fore Botkin was discharged by Gover nor Capper for mismanagement which existed under J. K. Codding's rule and yet, Mr. Codding was appointed to take Botkin's place.

Funny, isn't it? Because Henry Ford, the automobile manufacturer, is opposed to the ''armament" crowd, he is beinb critized by that crowd abused by some, in fact. The fellows who are behind this armament crowd are the professional man-killers, who do not want to give up their jobs; the manufacturers of all kinds of munitions of war; ship builders and by manufacturers of clothing, boots, shoes and other articles needed in outfilling an army. All of these would profit by a war with some foreign nation, and for that reason, are yelling themselves hoarse for war. However, they see little chance for war, they cry "Preparedness," which means about the same thing, so far as their pocket-books are concerned. Patriotism is not a part of their creed.

They see nothing but the job and the dollar. A lot of Kansas papers are throw ing the harpoon into Judge John Dawson because, as they claim, he accept ed an excessive fee for his services in the Kansas Natural Gas controversy. They argue that he had no moral right, even conceding that he has. the legal right, to accept the fee. But, if we remember correctly, these papers sang almighty low last fall, during the campaign, in regard to the way that State Treasurer Akers and State Auditor Davis pocketed fees which they were morally bound to turn into the "state treasury.

Why, we would respectfully rise to ask, why this sudden rush of financial purity? LeRoy Reporter. Former Governor St. John has but recently returned to his home, at Olathe, from a lecture tour, in the East. Governor St. John is nearing his eighty-third birthday, but he is still hale and hearty, and more vigorous than many men of fifty years.

He is truly a wonder. His longevity is due to a clean and energetic life. He is a leader among men, and, in the fights he has made for the betterment of the world, he has always said, "Come on, boys and not, "Go after them Five weeks ago, Messers Pearce and Slawson, of Osawatomie, begun the publication of a new weekly paper. It was a good paper, too. But it wasn't a winner.

It "cost more than it came to" it didn't pay. As a result, the paper died, leaving the Graphic in charge of the field, as before. Indeed, there was no room in Osawatomie for two papers. Kansas City Star is one of the greatest newspapers in the United States, but recently, it gives evidence of trying to out-jingo all the other jingoes under the specious plea of "preparedness." At Ardmore, Nearly Fifty Persons Killed and 200 Injured. A leaky gasoline tank car exploded at Ardmore, Monday afternoon, causing the death of nearly fifty per sons and the serious injury of about 200 others.

Workmen undertook to repair the leak, when a spark from a hammer caused the explosion. The accident occurred in the busi ness section of the city, near the Santa Fe depot. The tremendous force of the ex plosion shook down many buildings. The Santa Fe freight depot was a com plete wreck, and the Union passenger station was almost a total wreck. The electric light service was stopped, and telephone service was crippled.

Immediately after the explosion, homes were thrown open and a score of men begun a seach for victims. The property damage is estimated at a million dollars. Tuesday, fifty-five bodies had been discovered. To Fix the Blame. Proceedings to fix the responsbility for the disaster was started by the municipal authorities, who charge Santa Fe officials with criminal negli gence, ihe city attroney said the Santa Fe officials will be charged with failure on the part of the railroad company to comply with the regulations of the Interstate Commerce Commission respecting the loading and handling of gasoline.

ANOTHER GULF STORM. Hurricane Caused Heavy Damages and Some Loss of Life. A wireless message from New Orleans last night tells of the greatest storm that has ever visited that section. Some lives were lost and the property loss reaches the millions. A gale with a velocity of eighty-six miles an hour swept the city at 6 o'clock last evening, demolishing many buildings and stripping roofs from many others.

Cities in Alabama and Mississippi were also damaged. The Beerys Win Prizes. Mrs. I. G.

Simmons is in receipt of a letter from "The Beerys," of Concordia, in which they tell of the Cloud county fair, at which they captured a number of premiums. Says the letter: "We were there in full force. Mrs. Beery got the special $5 premium for the best white cake. She also got first on her burnt wood display, and first on her trio of guineas; also, on her pair of white rabbits.

'The Parson' got six firsts and one second on his chickens, and the hen that beat me was hatched from an egg that come from my yards, so I really got the credit for it, after all. I had ten there in all, shown in trios and singles. "The colt that Ralph Davis and I formerly owned together Kewanee Pride got first premium in the standard-bred stallion class won over the secretary of the fair, too. His stallion, which they think is so great, was set back a notch when I got this Riley Medium-Kewanee Boy blood before the judges. Then we won second stakes on roadsters single, open, of course, to nothing but blue-ribbon winners, and all standard-bred and registered.

"Mr. Bean's three-year-old filley rroh in the three-year-old trot. She sure is some trotter." The Beerys went to Oklahoma City Monday, to attend a wedding, in which Rev. Beery was the officiating minister. Little Miss Ethel went along to act as ring bearer.

LeRoy Doctor to Penitentiary. Burlington Republican. Dr. C. C.

Kesner, of LeRoy, was, on Thursday, sentenced to serve not less than three years and not more than five at hard labor in the Kansas penitentiary, at Lansing, for second-degree manslaughter for the death of the unborn babe of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Sinclair, in Burlington, some months ago. Dr. Kesner was found guilty by jury, last week, for the death of the babe, and not guilty of the causing the death of Mrs.

Sinclair. Dr. Kesner also was given a sentence of 120 days in the Coffey county jail and fined $440 for the violation of the prohibitory law on four counts, following his plea of guilty on that charge. His jail sentence does not begin to run until released from the penitentiary. Resolutions of Sympathy.

We, members of Gilpatrick Post. No. 180, G. A. have sustained a great loss in the death of Comrade D.

E. Klise, whose constancy and devotion to the post, and his sterling honesty as a good citizen, endeared him to all who knew him. We offer our hear-felt sympathy to his wife and family. COM. ON RESOLUTIONS.

Letter List. Letters addressed to the following persons remain uncalled for at the Garnett postoffice: Miss Flossie Garland. H. Dond. S.

BYBEE, P. M. Financial menmen of, millions in this nation in negotiations with the Anglo-French commission seeking the bllion-dollar. loan, have, reached the conclusion, so the newspaper dispatches say, that their FIRST CONCERN MUST BE TO FOSTER COMMERCE, NO MATTER WHO MAY BE BENEFITED. And they might add NO MATTER WHO MAY BE HURT, for the same rule applies.

There seems little doubt that this BILLION DOLLARS will INSURE A CONTINUANCE OF THE EUROPEAN WAR FOR MONTHS TO COME. That is the object of the loan. The first call has come from the allies. The next may come from Germany. Again will the men who con trol the gold of the world hold it to be their FIRST DUTY TO FOSTER COMMERCE by the loan.

Again will money go up that this war may con tinue. AGAIN WILL GOLD AND COM MERCE BE PLACED ABOVE HU MAN LIFE! So long as the pockets of the men of millions are being filled with gold from the extension of commence, death by the sword and destruction by fire may continue. One great financier declared his sympathies, but asserted "our pocket-books speak loudly" and this man felt he could not deny the language of his pocketbook. There's an old saying that when you touch a mon's pocketbook, you have your hand on his heart. This would seem to be true among our great financiers.

Here we have the great moneyed firms of New York, some of them Ger Cemetery Meeting. The Canton (Judy) Cemetery Association will meet at the cemetery early Thursday morning, October 7th, for the purpose of beautifying the grounds. Mr. and Mrs. John Norton have kindly offered their home for this day to all who come, so in case any bring their children, they may be made comfortable for the day.

Bring your dinner. We expect a great many to be present, so many have: expressed their desire to make this-a beauty spot. Don't forget the -date. o- Welda P. Church Rev.

D. S. Oyler, missionary from Doleib Hill, Sudan, Africa, will speak next Sabbath morning and evening. He comes from new work among the black tribes of Africa, and will have something new and interesting to tell us. AH are cordially invited.

S. C. THARP, Pastor. Marriage License. Probate Judge Gage has issued the following mariage licenses since the last issue of The Review: September 25th, to J.

L. Rodrock, of Kincaid, and Ethel Coen, of HaskelL. Same date, to Charles Scharff of Garnett, and Grace. Lankard, of Harris, September 29th, to Charles J. Maley, of Kincaid, and Julia Tinsley, of Welda.

Forty-Fire-Acre Farm For Rent. From October 1 to March $25. Good house and barn and free gas for fuel and lights; chance to rent it for next year; one mile from Garnett. s30 E. N.

McDowell. Presbyterian Ladies Meet. The Ladies' Missionary and Aid Society of the Presbyterian church will meet at the home of Mrs. J. B.

Thorton Tuesday afternoon. October 5th, at 3 o'clock. All ladies are requested to be present, as there is business to be attended to. Auld Lang Syne. The Ottawa Republican of Septem ber 23, 1880, contained this item: "Miss Nannie B.

Hunter has been engaged to teach the Ottawa High school again this winter. Ottwaa knows how to appreciate a good teach er when it has one." Preaching at Earnest School House. Rev. Ben D. Gillispie will preach at the Earnest school house Sunday afternoon, at 3:30 o'clock.

All are cordially invited to' attend. Grange Meeting. The Garnett Grange will meet in Odd Fellows hall Saturday, October 2d, at 2 o'clock. -o Milk, 6 Cents. Commencing October 1st, milk will be 6c per quart.

J. L. WILSON. H. C.

WHTTFORD. CONGDON RICE. Hot doughnuts made fresh each day Cripe's Bakery. FRANK H. SMITH PRACTICAL TINNER In new location, west of Airdome.

Warm Air Furnaces, Artistic Metal Ceilings, Spouting, Roofing, Tanks, Sanitary Indoor Closets for country homes. Phones: Bell 221. Home 335. of ammunition, which, if not relieved, means the war must end. Their argument is, they cannot end the war now because German has the advantage.

A little later, perhaps. Germanv mav make the same plea the plea that Germany faces starvation, and cannot quit because the allies have the advantage. If that time comes, then we may expect to see the French financial men. whose sympathies have not been with the French and English, that the war may still go on. Still we talk about the brotherhood of man.

Still we preach peace. Stil we condemn. We say it is wrong wrong morally, wrong in principle, And that it is barbarous. We say it does not belong to civilized nations. But we bow our heads when the question arises as to whether we shal advance money that war in all its hor- ribleness shall continue.

We say it is right for THE SAKE OF COM MERCE! What's the matter with us, anyway Are we trampling our honest convictions under foot that our American dollars may be lifted to a higher pin nacle? The 101 Ranch Show. When Jess Wiliard, the Kansas "White liope" who made good, and Miller Bros. Arlington's 101 Ranch Wild West show come to Garnett (tomorrow) Friday, October (afternoon only) the event will be signalized by what is declared to be one of the most unique and picturesque parade ever or ganized. A fortune, it is announced, has been expended in great floats and tableau cars depicting historic events in the life of the great West, magnifi cent horses and special features peculiarly appropos to a frontier exhibition of this comprehensive kind. Scores of blanket Indians, cowboys, cowgirls, Mexicans, old long-haired plainsmen, Cossacks and other strenuous people are utilized in the line, and the vari-colored costumes are said to make an effect that is brilliantly-kal eidoscopic The 101 Ranch parade is said to be a realistic moving page from history.

There is the old Wells-Fargo stage coach, with its army mules and char acteristic driver and express messenger, there is the prairie schooner, drawn by oxen, just as in the days when the pioneers were blazing the trail for the civilization that was to follow; there are Indians fantasically beaded and befeathered, with their squaws and papooses, and the7 pony drawn travois, the "wagon without wheels," on which the belongings of the Indian family are transported on their migrations; there are buffaloes and long-horned steers and cow-ponies and all the other characteristic things that differentiate the Wild West from the ordinary circus and give it individuality; there are frontier celebrities of all kinds, including the noted old Sioux chief, Iron Tail, whose profile adorns the new nickel; and, always at the head of the line, there is Jos. C. Miller, the ranchman and White Chief of the Ponacs, who rides an Arab horse and utilizes a jewelled saddle said to be worth over $5,000. Bands of music, it is announced, are generously distributed throughout the lines, and the cowboy clowns create something of the merriment of the performance itself along the route. The parade will leave the grounds, on the ball grounds, about 10:30, and pass over the principal downtown streets.

The performance will take place 2:15, and, it is declared, will be complete in every way, and Jess Wiliard, the cowboy champion of the world, will appear in the afternoon. The champion wilt first be seen in his old role as a cowboy, and later in ring costume, he will illustrate how he gave Jack Johnson his quietus. The introduction of Jess Wiliard will not, it is announced, curtail the strenousness and novelty of the Wild West exhibition, but will simply give it an extra 'punch." A picturesque parade will inaugurate the advent of Wiliard and the 101 Ranch show. Seats will be on sale at Welsh's Drug Store show day. Henry W.

Taf is authority for the statement that his brother William Howard Taft will not be a candidate for president in 1916. Mr. Taft shows wisdom in arriving at this decision. Your coal, goes a. long way when burned in Cole's Hot Blast Heaters.

They are fuel savers. at Welsh's Drug Store, (The price as on the grounds. Tomorrow With the 101 Show i I Jess Wiliard Will be Here Ranch E. S. STEIN for Plumbing, Heating and Gas Fitting Bell Phone 253.

Prices Right. The Osborn Lumder Go. 1. B. LARDNEH, Manager Building Material Builders' Hardware Lumber, Sash, Doom Moulding, Cement, Screens, Sand.

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