The Cherokee County Democrat du lieu suivant : Columbus, Kansas • 1

THE ENTERPRISE DEVOTED TO THE INTEREST OF CHEROKEE COUNTY. VOLUME 3. COLUMBUS, KANSAS, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 1907. NUMBER 6 CENT R. R.

FARE The Rail Road Commissioners Took Action Wednesday. GIVEN UNTIL OCT. 1 Rail Road Attorneys Made a Hard Fight, But Will Probably Not ConThe Boards Action. Topeka, Sept. 1 Kansa people will have a flat 2-cent pass: ger fare if the railroads of the state obey the order of railroad con missioners made at the hearing this afternoon.

The railroads refused to accept the offer of the railroad coni missioners to present any evidence which might be thought necessary tr show the reasonableness or unreason ableness of the 2-cent fare in Kansas. When the time for the hearing tr begin this afternoon was reached the railroad attorneys appeared and aske for further time for a conference 2- mong themselves. The attorneys the: went to the law department of the Atchison, Topeka Santa Fe railroad, where they were in consultation for three-quarters of an ohur. They returned to the state house and as soon as the meeting was call ed to order Gardiner Lathorp, gen eral solicitor for the Santa Fe, aros: and read the following statement oi the position of the railroads: The defendant railway companie: have in good faith challenged che authority of the board to make an order under the complaint filed b. its attorney, both because the legi laure had passed a specific act upon the subject of passenger rates and also on the ground that said complain made no allegation that the 3-cent rate authorized by the legislature was unreasonable or unjust and no, evidence has been introduced by said attorney to show said present rate to be unreasonable or that the proposed emergency rate would be reaonabsle.

The attorney of the board has pressly stated that he did not clain that the present rate was unreasonable or that the proposed emergency rate would be reasonable, but only that an emergency ahd arisen under certain conditions existing in the state of Nebraska. At the close of his evidence motions to dismiss on th grounds above stated were duly filet by the defendant railway companies. These motions have been overruled showing that in the judgement of the board the question of the unreasonableness fthe presentrate, or the reasonableness of the proposed rate, are not involved in the socalled emergency issue raised by the complaint. Therefore, the defendant railway con panies say that in viewof the ruling of the board upon said motion, it would not be germaine to any isuess raised by the complaint, nor could it serve any useful purpose to consume further time by introducing evidence upon an issue which the board has said by its action in overruling the motions had nothing to do with the case. They, therefore, stand upon the order overruling said motions to dismiss and respectifully except to the action of the board in that regard This seemed to settle the whole pue tion.

The railroads asserted that when the board refused to dismiss the compalint of G. F. Grattan for the board no further hearing was possible. It was held throughout the hearing that the complaint, calling for an emergency rate while the 2. cent fare was in litigation in Nebraska, precluded any examination into the fairness of such a rate in Kansas.

The railroad commissioners offered to hear any evidence along this line which the railroads wanted to offer as Mr. Kanavel expressly stat ed in overruling the motions at the morning session that the board would throw down the bars and permit the introduction of any evidence which the railroads wanted to offer. No arguments were made by any of the railroad attorneys or Mr. Grattan. The members of the board retired to one of the private offices and there decided to issue the order.

C. A. Ryker made the motion that the order be issued and all the members voted for it. The arguments of the attorneys were not discussed at all. The board was absent from the room less than five minutes.

When the board returned Mr. Ka avel arose and said: "The board has concluded that the general scope of the prayer of the complaint should be put into effect within thirty days. The formal order will be drafted and copies sent to the railroad attorneys. Gardiner. Lathrop then asked concerning some of the technicalities re garding the service of the order and as these were answered Mr.

Kanavel announced that the board had selected October 1 as the time for putting the order into effect. Mr. Gattan, the attorney for the board said that he would like to have the suggestions of the railroa altorneys in drawing the order. Mr. Grattan said that before the order should be formally promulgated he would submit copies of ihs draft 1 ti the railroad attorneys and that each should make any sugestions to show the contentions of the railroads.

The suggestions would then be incorporat ed with the order if it were possi ble to do so. This was satisfactor: to the railroad men and the hearing was adjourned. The order will probal be issued a witihn a week. After the hearing Gardiner Lathrop. when asked what the roads would do "I cannot say whether the railroads will obey the order or not.

We have not seen the order. Wher. is made it will be submitted to the chief officials of each company and they will decide what should be 'done The other attonreys refused to express an opinion abcut what was likely tr be done. Statehouse officials generally beile: that the railroads will grant the rate. They seem to have a hint from some place that this would be done atter the proper show of resistence was mai by the roads, so the 2-cent fare is confidently expected to appear Octobe 1.

Governor Hoch wasvery much plea ed with the outcome of the hearing He was present all thetime and har to sit still and listen to the severe arraingment of B. P. Waggener yesterday and M. A Low this morning. He was quite complimentary to the railroad commissioners, the attorney for the board and the railroad attorneys for the earnestness sohwn by a during the hearing.

COAL IN KANSAS The geological survey of the Department of the Interior has just issued a bulletin telling of the production of Kansas coal for 1906. The eastern end of the state has been growing in importance as a place for coal production and one of the largeest soft coal beds in the United States is that found in Kansas. The Missouri, Kansas and Texas railway has been one of the greatest factors in the deveolpment of the coal fields of the sotuheastern part of Kansas. The entire northern part of the system is supplied with coal from these mines. The southern livisions are supplied from the mines at McAlester.

From 1896 to 1905 the statistics of coal production in Kansas showed an unbroken series of years of increased production; but in 1906 Kansas, common with all the other states of the Misisssippi valley west of the river except Iowa, reported a decreas ed output due to the suspension of mining operators during the spring of the year, pending the adjustment of the wage scale. Returns received by the United States geological sur vey show that the prduction deereased from 6,432,979 short tons in 1905 to 6,024,775 short tons in 1906, a olss of 399,204 tons, or 6.2 per cent. Prices advanced somewbat on account of the shortage during the idle weeks of April, May and June and the decrease in value was less in proportion, from $9,350,542 in 1905 to $8,979,553 in 1906 a loss of $370,989, or 4 per cent. The coal mines of the state employed 14,355 men in 1906, and of thes 11,827 were idle for an average of 59 The average time made by the total number employed was 165 days, The total production per man in 1906 was 419.7 tons, against 533.7 tons in 1905, while the production per man pe day wa sthe same in both tons. There were two mines in the state in which machines were employed in 1906.

The machine-mined product amounted to 30,450 tons, compared COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL IS OPEN With a total enrolement of 325 for the first day, it certainly looks as though the young people of county intended to test the proposition and find out for themselves whether there is anything in higher education. Think of it, an enrolemen of 325 right on the start, with whole host to follow. Doesn't that look well for the future of our educational institution? The first question that arises when one sees all those bovs and girls together is, where de they come from? The nice part about the answer is that they come from every nook and PROF. M. corner of the county, with a ing from the outside, and three fron the Indian Territory.

Columbus naturally supplies the largest number. for aside from those who have moved here because of the location of the High School, there is a large number of our own young men and women. The electric car line brings great number from the north. We watched the 7:30 car just come In. Thirty-five boys and girls with school books under their arms swarmed off.

with 19,101 tons in 1905. Of the total number of men who worked in the coal mines of Kansas in 1906 ,12,606 or nearly 90 per cent were employed in 141 mines, which worked 8 hours a day and 3 mines ha' ing 399 men worked 10 hours. Eight mines employing 995 men, reported 7 hours as the length of the working day, the latter probably referring only to the time made by the miners and not including day men. The coal mines of Kansas occupy the eastern portion of the state and underlie approximately 20,000 square miles, of which 15,000 have been esintimated a probably more or less productive. The total thickness of the coal measure has been estimated at 3,000 feet.

The most important coal field in the state is that of Cherokeee and Crawford counties. Approximately 91 per cent of the output of the state comes from these counties. The town of Mineral is located in Cherokee county. and the territory immediately around the town produce smore coal to the square mile than does any other district. Here is also the head of the M.

K. 7. mining and the railway company has charge of the development of the town. Some of the coal mined in this district possesses coking qualities, and a small amount of coke is made front slack coal produced at the mines in the vicinity of Pittsburg. About half of the coal used in coke making is washed before being charged into ovens.

The coke is used by the zinc smelters in and about Pittsburg. Some of the coal beds lie very near the surafce and mining operations are carried on by removing he overburden and stripping the coal. Some of this strip-pit coal is used raw in this I smelting of zinc which purpose its There will be more on the next car. Lots of them from the north are boarding. Scammon, the home of Dave Mackie, brings down a banner crowd as usual.

Weir City is taking advantage of the school this year and sends a delegation of eighteen. Mineral has eight enrolled with more to follow. Even Baxter, the town that still hates Columbus for stealing the county seat away back in pioneer days, sends two. And so it is throughout the county. Each school district sending in a few with a healthy interest aroused in the minds of the younger scholars, whose L.

CATLETT. aim now the County High School. Prof. Holt has put in most of the summer talking High School to pros pective students. Prof.

Catlett spent one week in Western Kansas holding -an institute, but the balance of the time has been working very hard a getting things in shape for opening day. The other instructors have been taking a much needed rest and enter the new term prepared to make it the best, yet. absolute non-coking qualities make it especially adaptable. This fuel is known locally as "dead coal." The second district of importance is that adjacent to Leavenworth and Atchinson, in the northeastern portion of the state, where at a depth of 700 to 1150 feet, a horizons equivalent to those mined in eastern Missouri a thin bed of coal is found. This field yields a trifle less than 6 per cent of the total output of the state, and is notable as being the only one in which deep mining is carried on in the western interior coal field.

The third important district in Kansas is that of Osage and adjacent counties. Here a coal bed 20 to 22 inches thick, is mined, which yields approximately 3 per cent of the state's output. OLD SETTLERS' CHURCH AND SUNDAY SCHOOL DAY PRIZES. me of the prizes awarded, in connection with the first day of the Od Settl rs" Reunion, have not been called for. Parties to whom they were awarded my have overlooked the matter or may not have been notified cf the award, SO we have concluded to publish the entire list of prizes on the first day.

Ther were as follows: Largest Sunday School, M. E. Weir City. 2nd, Cavalry Baptist Weir. Largest Township Sunday School, 1st, Lola.

2nd, Lyon. Sunday School traveling the greatest distance, 1st, M. E. Hallowell, 2nd, Pleasant Hill, Lyon. Best arranged Sunday School, 1st, M.

E. Columbus. 2nd, First Baptist, Weir City. Nicest Boquet, 1st, Virginia Nance. M.

E. 2nd, Mrs. J. B. Grisham Nicest Boquet the country, Fannie Carnahan, Quaker Valley.

2nd, Letha Oglesby, Hallowell. Sunday School and Church having the alrgest number of men and boys Genness. 2nd, Center Star. Boy who writes the Ten Commandments best, Lee Johnson, Weir, Thomas Mellers, M. E.

Weir. Scholar who recites the Beautitude best, Herman Oglesby, Christian, Hallowell. 2nd, Eupha Dunn, Weir. Teacher having largest organized class, 1st, Cavalry Baptist, Weir, Ladies class. 2nd, Class of young men and young women, Columbus.

Sunday School boy who speaks the Lord's Prayer best, 1st. V. V. Vincent Cool, M. E.

Columbus, 2nd, Byrell Chubb, Blue Mound. SKIDMORE CELEBRATES In honor of the event of winning the flag at the O.d Settlers' Re union, the people of Skid nore show ed their patriotism by raising the flag Labor Day, Sept. and by teasing on ahcut 400 pounds of fish with buns, cream cake, and lemonade in abundance. 'The grove of Mr. Hunter was properly arranged for the accomodation of our 375 to.

asters and nothing was wanting whick would lend success to the occasion. After all had partaken of the epicures" repast, the crowd marched across to the school ground, where amid appropriate ceremony our flag, the emblem of liberty, the symbol of all that goes to make pure women and brave and honorable men, was unfurled to the breeze. A series of amusements of the pure American type was enjoyed by all especially the boys and girls. The small boys race was won by Geo. Bolton; little girls' race, by Nellie Boodeau; mens' race, by Thos.

Leggons; needle and thread race, by Susie Vandekerkhove; and cake eating contest, by Earl Scroggs. Near the sunset hour the audience was called to ordr and our national hymn, America, was sung only as young Americans can sing it. At the close of the singing Mr. Wimmer, chairman our County sup erintendent H. Holt who in his most pleasing maner addressed us and all joined in the impressive flag salute, "I give my head and my heart to God and our country, one nation language, one flag." Prof.

Shideler of the County High School, was next called upon and he made a splendid speech upon the C. C. H. S. and congratualted us upon receiving the beautiful loving cup which was presented to us by G.

R. Blake for having the largest delegation in the parade School Day at the Old Settlers" Reunion. After singing "Star Spangled Banner" and extending a vote of thanks to our speakers crowd chaperoned Prof. and Mrs. Holt and Prof.

Shidler to the electric car, and all departed declaring that they had spent a most delightful day. One of Them INDICATES THE SILO. A physician says of the symptoms observed in a patient, that they 'in dicate" certain treatment. To apply the same form of expression to the agricultural situation in this part of the country is just about tells it it to say that a great many conditions "ind.cate" the silo. Grain and such feeds as are the direct product of grain, seem to have gotten on a high price level to stay.

Likewise the best beef and pork and mutton are commanding pri which makes their production a matter of greater interest than any time in the last decade -providing they can be produced with aminimum use of our high priced grains. We have a half century's" demonstration in the old country to prove that they can, the silo furnishing one of the means. For this country it is possibly the only addition to the usual means that needs serious consideration, and in no country can conditions be found into which the silo fits better. Its intelligent use wherever stock has to be "wintered' ha smade it a fixture and its profitableness has been found both in economy of feeding and in the better condition of stock secured. This last feature has been particularly impressed upon thewriter within a week, by the statement of as good an observer as C.

W. Taylor, that purebred cows and heifers bought of a man who wintered them partly LABOR CELEBRATES Monday Was a Day of Rest and Recreation For The Miner A CROWD AT MINERAL Many Cherokee County Miners Went Frontenac. Congressman a P. P. Campbell and Judge McNeill spoke.

The cause of labor was fittingly celebrated Monday throughout the mining district. Nothing very pretenti.us was attempted in Cherokee county, although business of all kinds was suspended. Mineral diew the largest crowd and although the rain in the morning somewhat marred the pleasure of the day, the celebration was a success. A parade consisting of the various locals, floats by merchants and music, were the features of the morning. In the afternoon speaking, races and a ball game furnished amusement and recreation.

At night all joined in holding a big dance. At Scammon all was very quiet. The mines were all shut down and business generally suspended at an early hour. No program was attempt ed man enjoying himself in his own way, many taking the street car to other towns. In the afternoon some good races were run at the park and a large crowd was in attendance to see them.

The big celebration of the district was held at Frontenac in Crawford county. Great preparation had been made there to entertain a alrge crow: and they were not disappointed. The rain kept the crowd away untl about ten but after that all cars were loaded to the guards. Pittsburg sent large delegations, not only of coal miners of other affiliated o1 ginizations. In the afternoon speakin was held at the park; Congressman P.

Campbell and Judge McNeill were the principal orators. MARRIAGE LICENSES Geo. W. Bradsahw, Badger, 53. Amanda Sidensbricker, Neck City, 50.

Monroe M. Howard, Weir, 23. Mable Cavanaugh, Weir, 18. Calrence B. Tichenor, Scammon, 24.

Mary J. Gulmour, Scammon, 18. Joseph Wilkerson, Weir, 23. Chlora Wall, Weir, x19. Abraham King, Cherryvale, 78.

Caroline McMurry, Galena, 73. Thos Louch, Baxter, 37. Gertrude Black, Baxter, 27. Mark Dorman, Stone City, 21. Mable Miller, Stone City, 18.

Edgar Filby, Columbus, 21, Nettie Capron, Columbus, 17. Peter Sacchetta, Weir, 26. Many Edumal, Weir, 19. Victor Dupont, Flemming, 22. Ella Wanthier, Flemming, 19.

Clifton E. Wright, Pittsburg, 18. Bertha Handsly, Pittsburg, 18. Claude E. Smith, Mineral, 22.

Maude Laramore, Mineral, 18. Folyd Wade, Yale, 21. Maggie D. Rice, Yale, 18. Frank S.

Banks, Pittsburg, 19. Cora Shipley, Pittsburg, 19. Thomas White. Chetopa, 25. Allice Wimmer, Hallowell, 24.

John Paschetto, Weir, 41. Josephine Galimberto, Weir, 40. on sailege, did better than his own stock that had wintered partly 01 grain. The better condition of the silage-wintered cattle was still apparent- and this was the last of August. Mr.

Taylor's statement alone merits thought and action. In the old country, where the farm ers market their grain and fatten ca tle and sheep at the same time on other products of the farm, is found the nearest agricultural approach we known to eating one's cake and hav. ing it still. -Breeders Special. M.

E. CHURCH. There will be sermons by the passtor both morning and evening, Sunday. The morning topic is "Sifted." You are invited. S.

L. Chase..