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1 Setter MINNEAPOLIS, OTTAWA COUNTY, KANSAS, THURSDAY, MARCH 80, 1916 VOL. 20 NO. 36 COUNT OKUMA AND HIS FAMILY FRUIT CAKE WEIGHING 712 POUNDS COURT CONVENES TUESDAY CHOSE DELEGATES TO CONVENTION 1 1 it y'--'-----niii' X. TV, mmmmmmm Plllllll it was that everything wai sold in packages, nothing in bulk. Also no broken packages were sold, the purchaser buying in unbrok eu lots or not at all.

It was just like the old "sight unseen" trading of our boyhood days. Hard ly any standard brands were earned, most of the stock being private makes or bearing the company's name. The company, according to the Journal, also puts but a catalogue hich carreis two distinct price lists, one for the general public, and one slightly lower for th stockholder. This is considered by many to be a direct violation of an act which forbids discrimination between' different sec tions, communities and towns of the state for the purpose of de stroying competition. Another significant fact is, that after most of the newspapers over the state refuse to carry the compauy's advertising.

The McPherson Republican published a page spread for them, butaccomapnied it by an explanation that they would not vouch for the advertiser and recommended a thorough investigation, etc. The stock is issued at a par value of $18, and is supposed to bear 7 percent interest. The company is also supposed to be ou a sound financial basis, just like the other large mail order houses. However, it has been the defendant in many litigations and in at least one instance was hooked by the Kansas Blue Sky law, and forced to dump overboard many thousand dollars worth of worthless paper. There is just one way to beat these money-grabbing houses.

Lay off them aud trade at the This 712 pound fruit cake was made by the Northern Pacific railway In its'bjikeshops at Seattle for the Far Western Travelers' association banquet in New York. An exact reproduction in sugar of the North Coast Limited train is placed on the cake. i Light Docket Only 22 Cases Campbell Bridge Will Be Ready For Acceptance Today The Spring term of the district court will convene, Tuesday, April 4 The docket is light, there being only twenty-two cases to try. The county commissioners will meet in regular session next Monday. The quarterly warrants will be cancelled and other routine business transacted.

The commissioners viewed the Isbell road last Thursday. The Campbell bridge will be ready for acceptance by Thursday. County Clerk Davis reports that the assessors' returns of both real and personal property are in from Blaine, Durham and Richland townships. PROBATE COURT March 24, W. A.

Hilands, executor, filed final account in the estate of Anna H. Strode, deceased. March 29, Sarah M. Beuchler was appointed executrix in the estate of S. P.

Beuchler, deceased. March 29, Harry 0. Drake and Lillie M. Jordan, both of Bennington, secured license and were married by Judge Baldwin. BAR DOCKET Following is the bar docket of the April term of the Ottawa County District Court which will convene in Minneapolis, April 4: State of Kansas vs.

Fred Warren, desertion. Attorneys, Lee Jackson; F. D. Boyce. Samuel Watson vs.

J. B. Mor ris, recovery of money. Williams Hogan Pulsif er Hunt. J.

J. Fisher et al. vs. John Haley, damage suit. E.

0. Sweet; A. R. Burger vs. Grace Bur- eta ri 1 tt a I.

I IM 1 I 1 1 Ir 1 F. D. Boyce. Clara Nicholas vs. Earl Nich olas, alimony and divorce.

E. 0. Sweet; Ritchie and Spencer. B. M.

Parks vs. Catherine Fur-man, to quiet title. Boyce; Louise Maud Baird vs. Samuel H. Baird, suit for alimony.

E. 0. Sweet; F. D. Boyce.

Albert N. Henderson vs. Ohas. E. Hull, damages.

Sweet; 0. E. Rugh. Omar Joyce vs. Peter Rasmus-sen, damage suit.

Sweet; Burch Litowich. James Walmsley vs. The Rural Telephone As'sn of Delphos, damage suit. Sweet; Bond. Oscar Schlotx vs.

Artdur Sch-lotz, recovery of money. Sweet. Ethelyn Plew vs. Oscar Plew, divorce. Boyce.

Frances Edna Donaldson vs. Ray Donaldson, divorce. Boyce. W. H.

Nicholson vs. Grant Prushafer, et foreclosure. George F. Beatty Sweet. Maud Hazlett vs.

Thomas E. Hazlett, divorce. E. 0. Sweet.

Ireue Dewey vs. Wilmer Felt, partition. Sweet; L. H. Menger.

Lewis Pickrell vs. The Jack-man Roller Mills, mandamus. Boyce; Sweet. Ida Thomas vs. Ohas.

Thomas, divorce. Sweet. John Schur vs. J. W.

Manuel, collection. Jackson; Sweet. Fred L. Stevens vs. Ray McDonald, collection.

E.O.Sweet; F. D. Boyce. Robert W. Hanes, et al.

vs. Estella Hanes, partition. (The Better Way reporter -inadvertently recorded this as a divorce suit last week), 0. A. Harbaugh vs.

W. A. Hinds, collection. Ottawa County Democrats Held Con-. vention Resolution Adopted Endorsing Wilson Administration Although the weather man was on edge Saturday, a goodly cumber of Ottawa county Democrats met at the court house to elect delegates to the State Convention, which will be held at Hutchinson, April 11.

G. W. Barker, county chair man, called the meeting to order after which Senator McMillan was elected, temporary chairman, and Miss Jessie Adee. temporary secretary. The senator made a short address, lauding President Wilson's administration, which was enthusiastically received.

0. J. Lambertson then made a motion that the chair appoint a committee of five on credentials. The following were appointed: J. 0.

Adams, Delphos, chairman George Brenner, Culver; Carl Comfort, Graut; G. L. Smith, Ada, and G. W. Barker, city.

Seven delegates were chosen to represent Ottawa county at the state convention, namely Mrs. Jay King, Ada; Mrs. Laura White, Delphos; H. McMillan, Minneapolis; G. W.

Barker, Minneapolis; 0. N. Miller, Lind-sey; M. H. Rice, Delphos, and Mac Shepard, Bennington.

The alternates elected, are: Frank Brenner, Culver; B. A. Belt, Tescott; Geo. B. Barks, Delphos; Earl ScMmore, Tescott; George L.

Smith, Ada; M. P. Sullivan, Niles, and H. Stelter, Minneapolis. The following resolutions were then adopted, and a vote of thanks was given to the com mittee Be it resolved by the Democrats of Ottawa County in convention assembled, in the city of Minneapolis, Kansas: That we express our abiding faith in President Wilson and pledge him our loyal support; commend his ripe wisdom, his knowledge, his infinite patience, his refusal to surrender the power of his great office to those who seek to plunge this country into war in one of the most critical times of our Nation's history and whose guiding hand has shaped some of the most beneficial legislation in the history of our government.

Resolved, that we endorse the course of Hon. Guy T. Helvering in his untiring efforts to uphold the president in his efforts to maintain the honor and dignity of the Nation, and his support of progressive legislation. Resolved, that we endorse the record of our State Senator Harry McMillan, and thus express our appreciation of his untiring efforts and support of all that pertains to Progressive Democracy and public benefit, regardless of where his services are required. Resolved, that whereas we believe that those who fight the battles of Democracy in time of defeat should be equally rewarded in time of victory, we instruct our delegates to vote for the election of Wm.

F. Sapp for National Committeeman as Jong as his name is before the convention. Be it resolved, that since the Mulvane-Curtis Standpat element of the Republican party controls their state organization body and soul, that we extend a cordial invitation to Republicans that stand for progress to unite with Progressive Democracy in the coming campaign. We observe that the Republican party in county and state conventions have arraigned President Wilson for his Mexican policy, yet remember we inherited the Mexican trouble from the last Republican administration and that during the last term of Mr. Taft over sixty Americans were killed in Mexico, and they then condemned the very things which they now say should be clone, and for the want of which they now say Democracy has forfeited the respect of the nation.

Evidently their opinion of our Mexican policy shifts from day to day to any policy that for the moment, promises the most votes for the Republican ticket. Their conduct while in power, and their resolutions as office seekers illustrate the difference between the conservatism of responsibility and the anarchy of speech. Four years ago the nation committed its care and welfare to the Democratic party, and the Democratic party has been true to the trust It has preserved promoted prosperity, maintained National Honor, observed international law and followed the traditions of the fathers of our country. It passed the trade commission bill, a tribunal that will settle dis putes between the public and great indus trial corporations. It consummated the Federal Income Tax which makes the rich bear their proportionate share of the burden of taxation and brings into the Federal treasury over a hundred millions a year; it promoted Photo by American Press Association.

Japan's premier, with his son and the INVESTIGATE PAVEMENTS Local Committee Visits Several of the Neighborinir Towns-Asphalt or Brick? S. Jackman, J. W. Smith, H. Alf Midgley and Earl Woodward left Monday morning for Abilene, Juuction City and Manhattan.

These gentlemen are on the paving committee and were investigating the various kinds of paving materials. While" in Manhattan they consulted with State Eugineer Gearheart. Tuesday they went on to Topeka where they spent the day with the city engineer and the street commissioner. Topeka started paving 27 years ago and has all kinds. While the committee has not made its report, it is understood that the choice is between brick And asphaltic concrete.

The brick costs more, but figuring the cost of maintanance of the asphalt makes it more expensive. The committee's report will be heard by the council next Tuesday night. Twenty-fifth Wedding Anniversary Monday evening several rehit-ives and riends of Rev. and Mrs. A.

J. York surprised them by going in to help them celebrate their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. The evening was spent in a social way with games, and a light lunch was served. At a late hour the company departed, leaving as tokens of esteem, several articles of silverware. The guests numbered abput forty, those from out of town being Mr.

and Mrs. W. L. Norman, Mr. and Mrs.

Geo. Eckels, Mrs. Tracy. Quinn, Mrs. Emma Dickson, Mrs.

Fred Rhinehart and Miss Laura Rhinehart, all of Bennington. New Episcopal Rector Rev. Edward 0. Johnson of Kansas City has accepted the rectorship of St. Peters Episcopal church, and will move with his family to Minneapolis this week.

Rev. Johnson held services in this city a few weeks ago and made a very favorable impression. He has recently been archdeaconof Western Missouri. Regular services at St. Peters church next Sunday; evening service at eight o'q'nck.

Lectures in Country School Houses Prof. John S. Bird of the Hays State Normal will be at the Pleasant Valley school louse, Dist. 43 Thursday night March 30, and at Germany school house, Dist. 76, Friday evening, March 31.

His lecture will be illustrated with lady members of his home circle. lantern slides. Prof. Harry L. Kent of K.

S. A. 0. will lecture at the Baldwin school house, Dist. 27, March 31, and at the hall in Wells Saturday evening, April 1, on the subject of "Consolidation of Schools." lectures are free to all, and everyone is invited.

Lecture Course Over Ye Old Towne Quartette entertained a large audience at the high school, Monday night. Although nothing above the average, the quartet was well received. This number closed the seasons program. The board announced that they, were well pleased with the support given this year and that plans have already been made for next fall. Co.

Will Shoot The target range, for the summer shooting of Co. was completed this week. The range is located just east of the Pawnee Gap school house, about five and one-half miles from town. The range can be fired up to six hundred yards. This will be a fine thing for the company as they have not had any outdoor rifle practice since their organization.

Coming Home The editor received a card this week from Peter Baggerly, who with his wife, has been spending the winter in De Land, Fla. Mr. Baggerly says he had a very fine time and enjoyed the southern climate, but is anxious to return and "sniff the pure Kansas air" They are visiting in Washington D. 0. this week.

New Ice Truck Well, how would you like to be the ice man this summer? Roy Carlson, manager of the ice plant has purchased a Buick auto truck which he will use for the deliv ery of ice to his patrons in neighboring towns. Guess the ice business must be a pretty warm proposition, after all. Will Have Chautauqua? A representative of a Chautau qua bureau was here last week, consulting with the local com mittee. Nothing definite was decided at this time, but it is generally understood that Minneapolis will have au assembly this summer. Will Organize Class A class in advance Bible Study will be organized at the home of Mrs.

J. T. Silver Friday after uoon at 2 :30. All interested in this study are invited to be pres ent. A splendid lot of Spring Hats for the little folks for 35, 50, 65 and 75 cents at JOHNSTON'S.

the Constitutional Amendment providing for the election of S. Senators by the popular vote of the people, and freed the Senate of control by special interests. It drove the lobby out of it has enforced the anti-trust laws, it has exten ded the Parcel Post system, and for the first time in history distributed public funds fairly around the country for the purpose of moving crops. It has saved a million dollars a year to the old soldiers and their widows through the payment of pensions by check. It passed the Federal Reserve Act, which one of the most eminent economists in the world says will be of more benefit than the Panama Canal.

By reason of this splendid piece of foresight the Democratic Party put the Secretary of Treasury in possession of adequate power, that he was able to come to the relief of the financial and business inter ests of the country immediately uppn thej outbreak of the European War August 19 14, and saved the country from dire calamity resulting from the unusual conditions of a world wide war. Compare these conditions with the conditions of 1907 when T. R. was president, in a situation which was as a zephyr compared with the storm, and all of the Republican machinery broke down completely and loss and disaster overtook the American people, and this year for the first time in twenty-five years.the Republicans are not waving the bugaboo of "Democrat Panics" in the face of intelligent voters. They speak of our transient prosperity caused by the war, and recommend the Protective Tariff when the war ends.

It was the Protective Tariff after the Civil War enacted to protect the infant industries that protected them so well they soon controlled our government. Are we ready to return to such conditions? We call attention to the fact that a comparison of the Underwood Tariff Law up to the outbreak of the European War, with the same ten months of the Payne Bill show a favorable trade balance of over greater than under the Payne Law, and today if the Republicans were in power with a protective tariff with no goods being imported, we would be licking $100,000,000 more revenue stamps than we are at present to make up the deficiency of the income tax which the Democrats have provided and which Republicans have always opposed. They boast of preparedness yet with their expenditure of $2,500,000,000 in the last fifteen years they today must confess before the world we nave no adequate army or navy, no aerial navigation, no submarines. This is the naked estate in preparedness left by our Republican friends, for Democracy to take over. Resolved thet we condemn the "Cheap John" politics of the State Administration in cutting down the education apppropria-tions and in the face of this causing an increase in the tax levy, while the preceding Democratic Administration with liberal appropiation to all the state institutions, did not increase the levy.

Resolved that we invite the women of Ottawa county to unite with the Democrat party which has saved us from the terror of war, protected our homes and National honor. Resolved that with Woodrow Wilsonto lead amid the dangers that threaten and criticism that misrepresents, with an admirable devotion to principle and wonderful exposition of manhood we trust the Democracy of our nation to hold the rudder of the ship of State true in its course. John Adams, Frank Brenner, Geo. Smith, carl Comfort, Geo. barker.

Rev. Cooke Returned Kev. Oooke, the M. E. pastor, was returned by the conference to this pastorate.

Rev. Oooke has done much to build up the church, aiid during his year's residence here has accomplished a great deal of good. jje au(j his family are well liked, and everyone is well pleased with the action of the conference in re- turi)in him. AGENTS OF MAIL ORDER HOUSE Are Working Ottawa County Expect to Set Up Branch House in Minneapolis Kansas, the greatest wealth producing state in the union, has successfully weathered invasions of grasshoppers, innumerable drouths and many other hindrances to general prosperity. But no sooner is the Suuflower state firmly' established on a financial basis, wheu she is flooded by in numerable agents of "get rich schemes," who are earnestly trying to relieve her of some of her excess wealth.

The latest idea is the branch mail order house. We have gleaned the particulars aud facts concerning one of these mail order houses from the Merchants' Journal, a trade magazine de voted to the mercantile interests of the central west, and pub lished at.Topeka. At present, there are two agents of this house working Ottawa county. Most of their time is spent with the farmers, for that is the class to which they especially cater. The agents, who generally work in pairs establish a point at some county seat town.

They interest a local party or parties with their scheme, and then hire him to introduce them and their idea to his friends. Their object is primarily to sell stock or buyers' certificates. These buyers' certificates, costing $25.00, are supposed to entitle the holder to wholesale prices at the company's stores. After a certain amount of stock is sold, a branch store is located at a central point. The company puts in a manager and a meagre stock of goods, and the business is on.

Many of these stores have been located over Kansas. For example, we will take the one opened at Topeka recently, and mark you, it was noticed on the opening day, that more attention was given to the selling of stock, than to the selling of goods. Another thing noticed about this store was the advertising. One of the leading bargains was a 48-pound sack of flour for $1.25, when flour was selling ut $1,90. However, when one of the reporters of the Merchants' Journal went in the store and tried to buy a sack of this flour, he was told that their shipment had been held up ia a wreck.

They didn't have a grain of flour in the store. Still another noticeable feature old home store. The home merchants are all working to please you and to serve the best interests of the community. Don't kiss your dollar goodby by handing it to the promoters of some "get rich or "money saving" scheme. Named Councilmen Ye village caucus was held at the court house in Minneapolis Thursday night of last week, the meeting being called for the purpose of nominating one councilman from each ward, and one member of the school board.

J. S. Richards received the nomination for the vacancy on the board. Mr. Richards was appointed last August to serve the unexpired term of the late J.

S. Felt, and is in every way qualified for the place. Alf Midgley was renominated councilman of the first ward, and Ardie Johnson of the second ward, Dana Gage, who has served so satisfactorily as a member of the council from the third ward, 'and whose term expires this refused to accept the nomination for another term. Jerome H-alberstadt was nominated in his place. The city election will be held next Tuesday, April 4.

Baptist Young People's Convention The Solomon Valley Association will hold a Sunday School and Baptist Young People's Convention in Minneapolis, Monday and Tuesday, April 10 and 11. A splendid program has been arranged, and a large number of delegates are expected. Cafeteria Supper The B. Y. P.

U. will give a Cafeteria supper in Ewart'sRest Room, Saturday evening, April 1. There will be plenty of good things to eat, at reasonable prices. The public is nvited..