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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-09-14


We have already mentioned the myS-
teriOus disappearance from St. LOUIS
Mo-, of Miss Churchill, daughter OF
prominent citizen. This occurred a
month ago. She has been heard from,
or a woman who answers her descriP-
ton exactly. About the time she dis
appeared a man named Caldwell, who
Was formerly a teacher i'm the st. Louis
public schools, disappeared from Tope-
ka, rs, where he was engaged in the
mercantile business. 1t now appears
that he and Miss Churchill were lovers
when she was his scholar, and that she
went with him to Mexico, lived with
him as his mistress awhile, and then
she was deserted and proceeded to fol-
low life of shame. This according to
a dispatch from there which says she is
living at Paso Del NOrte in a house Of
prostitution.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-09-14

Missourians in Barber county, and
there are whole fields full, will read
with interest the following from Mai.
John N. Edwards, editor of the st. JO-
seph Gazette:
"Displeased at something, and at his
ropes end for an argument to answer
something which he thinks has to be
answered, the average idiot who edits
an alien newspaper swears Justify at
poor old Missouri, as he terms it, and
calls down all sorts of wrathful and &C
cusing vengeance upon her devoted
head. Meanwhile, the larger farms are
being divided into smaller ones. New
towns opening up. New factories go
into operation. Immigration pours in.
The vast pine forests Of the southwest
are being filed with saw mills. New
mines are being opened up everywhere.
Immense crops have made all the farm
ers prosperous. There is peace and
plenty ON every hand. The democratic
majority is 5000. Fourteen democrat
ic congressman viii 60 to the next con-
gross. Prohibition is lying out in the
potter's field without coffin, and the
sun still shines. II this is the way the
James boys injure Missouri give us a
regiment or two more Of them.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-09-14
THE JAMES TRIAL.

The first trial of Frank James was
closed at Gallatin, Mo-, last week and
resulted in verdict from the jury of
acquittal. This case was an indictment
charging him with being party to the
winston, Mo-, train robbery in 1881.
when a stone mason named Mcmillan,
a passenger on the train, was shot and
killed by the robbers. 1t was for this
murder that James was arraigned. The
trial commenced on Monday, August
9TH, and continued without interrup-
ton, except Sundays. until o'clock on
Thursday, September 9Th. The jury
was out from noon until 4 o'clock,
when court re-convened, and the Jury
returned verdict of not guilty. This
announcement was met with cheers and
shouts from part of vast multitude in
attendance at the trial from its incep-
ton; but this did not certainly repre-
sent the feelings of the better class of
citizens of Gallatin or Daviess county,
for, as we can testify, after many years
OF residence there those people do not
sympathiZe with outlaws and thieves,
and in the case under discussion, they
above all other good citizens of Missou-
RI were especially anxious to have Frank
James punished to the full extent of the
law. Daviess county had twice suffer-
ed from the invasions of the James
gang, and when the opportunity ap-
peared in which the law was to be vim
dicated, all good citizens hoped that the
evidence would be clear and convincing
and that a conviction would result. But
1t was otherwise. While this result
was not what was generally expected
and hoped for, Daviess county or Gal
latin cannot be blamed The officials
have not been accusedof being recreant
to their trusts or in any manner in SYM
pathy with the bandit. No reasonable
individual has accused the jury of hav-
ing sympathy for the man whose life
they held in their hands, and NO one
has charged that they were bribed- We
are personally acquainted with a num-
Der Of the jurors, and know them to be
good citizens, of average intelligence
and who hold sacred their oaths and
their honor.
But think what they had to contend
with. The only positive evidence show
ing that Frank James was in the Win
ston robbery was given by Dick Liddil,
a member of the gang Of robbers, a self
acknowledged thief and murderer. Not
only this but he was traitor a man
who shared in al the raseality and
meanness Of his comrades, divided sto-
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-09-14


IL has been long time since we have
noticed anything smart" in the news
papers about Clicks bad boy. The
young man has perhaps shown himself
possessed of so much better sense than
his tomentors that they have decided
To let him alone. About this time there
is very little being said against the gov
ernor either. Yet he is pursuing the
same policy he started out on, and is
still a democrat, still an antiprohibi-
ZIONIST and still popular man. If lie
keeps on as he has commenced the re-
publicans will not be able to pick any
flaws in his political character, any
more than they have succeeded in Will
flying his private character.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-09-14

Even this early in the season Il Is APP
parent that the republicans in nominal
ting Senator Sluss as their candidate
for the judgeship Of this district have
put forward one Of the most vulnerable
men In the district. IL is an acknowl-
edged fact that he Is now and has been
for some time, even when member OF
the state senate, a railroad attorney,
That he has constantly used their pass
81, aud Is rs much their servant as any
employee ON their payroll. On the
other hand, Judge Harris, present in
eumbent refused IN accept n pass,
though ono was rendered him the very
day he received his appointment at To-
peka His response 10 the offer was
Characteristic Of the man. lie said /:
mo, / thank you. When / came I'D
here as plain citizen Harris To get this
appointment, | paid my own way ON
The railroad. and now that am a judne
see mo- reason why should be asked
To accept a pass" Mr.. Sluss is n man
with a record, and we have an idea the
democratic papers In the district viii
have that record hunted up i'm due
time.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-09-14

The Board of Directors of the Cher
okee Strip Live Stock Association will
meet at Caldwell on the 9TH inst, one
week from next Thursday. Cases that
have been appealed from the boarI of
arbitration will be heard and finally de-
termined. At that time all members of
the association will be expected to be
present and prepared to pay their first
semi-annual assessment and to enter
into the sub-leases. The surveyors will
have reported by that time and the lines
between ranges will then be permanent
ly established.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-09-14
ANNOUNCEMENT.


To the Electors of the 18th Judicial District:
announce myself a candidate to be voted for
at the coming election, for the Office now hold
to-wit: Judge OF the 18th Judicial District,
composed of the counties of Butler, Sedgwick,
Kingman, Harper and Barber.
This announcement is not made at the call or
request of any Caucus or convention. but is
made in compliance with the request of many
of the voters of the district, and comprising
those of each of the different political parties.
have no confession of faith to make, only
that, during the term, be that long or short,
while shall hold the office, Ishan devote my
time to a careful andspainstaking discharge of
its duties. AMOS HARRIS
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-09-14

The republicans Of this judicial dis
trict held u convention at Harper, on
wednesday, and nominated as their
candidate for judge, Henry c. Sluss,
ot Wichita, there being no other can
dldate before the convention. Eli
smith and L. A. McNeal were the del
egates from this county. This was all
unnecessary, for Judge Amos Harris,
present incumbent, is the man the peo-
pie have decided 10 elect to this re-
spOnsible position.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-09-14

IL Is now declared that General SEQ
held will succeed General Sheridan AZ
commander of the division of the Mis-
souri, at Chicago, and that General Pope
will be transferred to the Pacific coast
to take Scoheld's place. Another piece
Of army news Is that ON his retirement
General Sherman will be entitled to a
staff, To trot around him. Ifhe expects
to get into the presidential chair he will
decline a stan. Our people are tired of
80 much Of this military tom-foolery,
and that is one reform the Democrats
viii inaugurate when they get i'm.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-09-14

Southwest Texas had been suffering
all summer until last week on account
OF the severe drouth. Even the streams
had dried up, the grass was parched
and stock Of all kinds were dying in
great numbers. The prices Of cattle
had fallen of several dollars per head.
and the outlook was most discouraging.
But last week the heaviest rain known
for years occurred, overlooking the
streams and actually doing as much
damage as the drouth.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-09-14

Judge IIoadley, the democratic candi-
date for governor Of Ohio is unable TO
take part in the canvass, being in Phil
delphia under medical treatment. \
report Is out that his mind is disorder
eel; but this may be a campaign lie. His
chances ~ being elected are good.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-09-14
DvwocnArrc COUNTY CONVENTION.


A delegate convention OF the DcmOcnts Of
barber county will be held len the city of Mcdi-
elmo Lodge on saturday, October6 q, isssl, NJ I
o'clock. y. A., for the purpose of selcctinE can
didaics for the following county officers:
sheriff.
Treasurer.
Register uf Deeds,
County Clerk.
County Attorney. 60 ON a vscancyJ
Coroner.
surveyor,
Two County Commissioners Ito hll vacanciosl
The convention will also elect n County Cen
trail Committee and transaotan other business
that may be necessary.
Ou saturday. September -, 1881, NJ each vot-
ing precinct In the county, the Democrats will
meet aud select Delegates Co the county con
vcntiou The representation will be- ~ follows:
Medicine Lodge township Tdeicgntcs.
Lake city township
sun CITY tuwnship
Eilwuod township
kiuwn township
by ur,icr oftho Democratic Central Committee.
r. \. NCCLEARY, Chairman.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-09-14

A party ~ young loafers entered a
Methodist church at Waseca, Wis, and
began nights carouse with whiskey
and cards. As there was no police force
that could he called i'm, the pastor wrap
ped himself In sheet, emerged from
behind the pulpit, aud spoke i'm such
ghostly fashion that the intruders lied
I'm dismay.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-09-14

Gov. Hendricks recently made visit
To- Mr.. Tilden and the two conferred
together for an entire day. Some think
that this means that the "old ticket
viii be nominated by the democrats
nett year. There is no question but
that there is growing demand for
Tilden AMI Hendricks next year.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-09-14

Through the states Of Iowa, Michi-
gan, Illinois, and Indiana, the great
coru belt, considerable frost occurred
last Saturday and Sunday mornings.
AS consequence the price Of corn
went up considerably ON the Chicago
market. So far as heard from no frost
was observed In Kansas or Missouri.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-09-14

The ellis opera house was opened at
Kansas city, Monday night and il is
pronounced one Of the best i'm the wes-
tern country. II is situated on the cor
nero' Main and Walnut streets oppo-
ste the public square. Being nearer
the heart of tie city it will no doubt
take considerable patronage from the
old Coates Opera house.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-09-14

Hutchinson has sugar refinery, built
ut an outlay of one hundred thousand
dollars which will make sugar from SOr-
ghum cane. Should this prov0a sue
cess there will undoubtedly be many
other institutions of this character
started I'm different portions of the state.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-09-14

n letter from J. II. Stoller Il Co.,
Kansas city says: while feeders and
stockrrs are firm aud higher there is a
good demand for all good style stock
81 aud feeders, from yearlings up to
l2uOpound good feeders, and the de-
mand will increase as the season adj
vance,"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-09-14

We have heard of several ex-confed-
crate speak Of the unkind and uncalled
for article In the Cresset last week, OPP
posing the reunion of these old soldiers
aud every one condemned the article
and spoke i'm any but kind terms of the
author of il.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-09-14

Henry King, formerly editor Of the
Topeka Capital, has been asked 10y the
Century Magazine company to prepare
n list of so-called Kansas words, and
the Kansas City Times suggests that he
start of with the word prohibition"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-09-14
Administrator, Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that I, the undersiQr.
Ned, was, on the 18th day of September AID
1888, appointed by the probate court of Barber
county administrator of the estate of Melvin
helott, deceased. All persons having claims
against said estate are requested to present
them to mo at the once of the probate Judge in
Medicine Lodge on Saturday. October r. 1sS3
Is GEO. W. HENDRICKSON.
10 Administrator
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-09-14

The Topeka fair is being held this
week, and reports say all Of the depart
mentsare fullerthan any previous year
The attendance is not 50 large as it was
last vpar
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-09-14

Montgomery county is one Of the best
fruit counties In the state, and from In
dependence alone about | 500 boxes of
peaches are shipped daily.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-09-14

Senator Plumb advises republicans
not to mix prohibition in their county
affairs this fall. But they will, never
thelpsg.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-09-14

DIR. Jacksons Penetrating Liziment is posi-
tive and unfailing cure for cuts, burns and
lar or saddle gals, frozen flesh, rheumatism
and lameuess or soreness of every description.
Acknowledged by all who have used II to be the
Sold hY all druggists.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-09-14
Whitaker House,
SUN CITY, KAS.
7. P. WHITAKER, Proprietor

Newly furnished and centrally located Only
IN ffrst-class house in the city. Reasonable
rates for board and lodging by the day or
week. Special attention given to the travelling
public generally.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-04-04

To tho Eflltor OF the lntclligcncer.
"B." is nil right about railroads over the
river being good investment, and also the
absolute necessity for Wheeling to have a
bridge, but there arc some things about
building bridge here that he and most OF
our citizens are not posted on.
The Wheeling d Lake Erie some months
since had surveys made for bridge and
It's approaches, and submitted them to the
Secretary Of War, and by him they were
reported 10 the commission OF three Army
Engineers, who cane here, examined the
site OF tho proposed bridge, heard tho OBJ
jections OF the river men and made re-
rort to Mr.. Lincoln. The Wheeling & Lake
Erie Company accepted his decision as TO
location and the details, and to-day have
the right 10 build railroad bridge over the
river at this place in its control. II that
company fails or refuses to come to Wheel
ing it is understood that the bridge rights
will be transferred 10 the South Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company. The South
Pennsylvania will cone here il II can get
freq right OF way 10 our mills and furnaces,
and this can only be obtained through the
building Of marginal road.
The South Pennsylvania does not pro-
pose to stop here but is intended to be q
great east and west trunk line. There you
have it. Neither Wheeling capitslists or
any other capitalists can get the right to
bridge the river here unless through the
W. < L. L. Co. which now has that right,
aud has promised to transfer 1t to the South
Pennsylvania il it does not use it. II the
S. P. Go. can get u part Of our trade it will
come here and bridge the river il the w.
& l.. Z. does not The coming Of the South
Pennsylvania depends entirely on the
building ola marginal road. This is why
the building Of marginal road was in
sisted on in my article in Mondays paper.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-04-04

To the Editor o: the IntellIsenCer.
sIR:-Some time ago you expressed
the wish that the time would soon come
when our city would furnish its citizens
with gas at one dollar per 1000 feet. How
would you like to Join hands in urging upon
her project that would enable her to do
il at one half the price, and make money
at that. The present cost OF gas per l,OoO
feet TO the city, is about sixty.hve cents,
saving nothing about interest on the plans
ior making 1t, but when this is taken into
consideration with the cost OF extension OF
works aud mains, it is very evident that we
have reached about as low rates as 1t can
be furnished, allowing q reasonable
margin for contingencies unless some
cheaper method Of production Is
obtaiued. That this is practicable there u
no reasonable doubt when the well known
TACT Of the quantity Of natural gas that
underles the city is taken into consldera.
tion with the small cost ut which II could
be, obtained. A well 1000 feet deep ian
ample depth, the one ut Wcllsburg being
hit little over 1900 can be put down
with everything complete at q cost not ex'
ceeulnR SO,uuU, WHICH IL 10 nuCCeeo4ul 40 tuS
one ut WeIsburg would produce as much
gas in the same time as two or three such
plants as the city now possesses: While
there is possibility that no such flow as
The one at Wellsburg would be struck, yet
there Ia no probability and scarcely q
possibility that not enough would
be struck to make 1t paying
investment Suppose for moment tina!
moi more than gas enough should be found
TO supply fifty feet burners, this would
be 5000 feet every twenty.four hours,
which, at G5c per 900 present cost would
he S. 80 per day, and for year the snug
| little sum Of 81 ,434 90. A very fair per.
centage, to say the least, on 5000. But
the idea that not more than this would be
struck would not be entertained for q mo
ment BY any one in the least acquainted
with the facts as they exist. Take the well
this side OF Trladelphia, which when open,
though full OF water, gave of what would
have supplied three times fifty five feet
burners while the oneat Bridgeport, when
open, gave quite as much. II.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-04-04
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PERSONAL.

When Mr. Henry Irving is presented at
court, it ismmored that he will be knighted.
It would makean admirable prelude 10 his
American engagement
Mrs. j. Ellen Foster OF Iowa, is deliver
ing Temperance lectures In Florida, where
the prohibition movement, in the shape oil
local option, is gaining amazingly.
Tabor, Of Colorado, Is credited with say
ing that he was vel satisfied with the new
tariff las far as II lad worked" The new
tariff goes into effect on the LIST OF July.
Ex-senator David Davis says he doesn't
intend TO spend next winter in Washing
ton, because he neither wants his vile to
be gazed at and talked and written about,
nor himself TO be ranked with some ex-
office holders who spend their lives hang
ing about the lobbies.
General Blanco, the President OF vene.
zuela, figures in the papers there as His
Most Illustrious Highness." Moreover, he
wears the uniform Of French Field Mar
shal and d. about surrounded by guard
OF picked men, showily attired and armed
with Remington rifles.
Mr.. Carlysle has been convicted by the
London Times, which has just found him
guilty Of indifference, neglect, extreme
selt.indulgenCc and mean parsimony" 10.
wards his wife after arousiDg her jealousy
by "protracted filtration with Lady Ash
burton" Poor philosopher
Five generals olIndiana made an agree.
nent few years ago that whenever ono OF
the Ave should die the survivors would at
tend his funeral. General Crutt died last
week, but only General Bennett and Gen.
erOl MCGinnis were present during his
obsequies, because Generals Spooner and
Slack had gone already TO their eternal
bivouac
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-04-04
sREAxFAsT BUDGET.

q
Getting Sober Is tue name Of New
York gentleman who has bought ConSid-
cradle property in tho town Of Total Wreck,
Altoona Ter. ....g .....[
The name OF one oil tho most successful
novels Ia democracy" Success has been
novel to the democracy for some ycars.-
C0lrier.JOurHol. u......
Under the heading, "For Married Men"
western paper publishes this item: "An
eastern firm has just ordered 100000
broom handles" Now is the time, to get
up clubs.
Miss Parloa, in her lecture In New York,
Tuesday, asserted that tough meat is the
healtliieSt, Atthisa boarding house keeper,
who was one Of the audience, clapped her
hands vocterously. l.....'
Snow has repeatedly fallen all over
Southern Europe, once or twice rs far
south as the streets Of Palermo. 1t Is
curious fact that both in the Northern and
Southern hemispheres and on the Eastern
and Western continent the last twelfth.
month was one Of heavy snowfall.
William Penn, the founder OF Pennsyl.
yania, wished 10 20 home and bO buried in
England. 1t was an inspiration, for he
could not have known that Philadelphians
would come 10 steal copper from the roofs
Of the almshouGes over which they were
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-04-04

supt. OF B. o. r. r. Co.'s Hotels. Conductor
on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad for 2s years,
and previously druggst,) writes: "Cum.
bertrand, Md, December II, 1881: have
used but one hottie OF Pentna between my
self aud sou. lie had Diptheretic sore throat
and Is now we'll. As for myself, It has entirely
relieved the dullness In my head, which has
been OF long standing-the result OF Chronic
Malaria never took anything In my lite
that gave me such great satisfaction. My
wife Is now taking 1t also" Ask your drug
gist for the "llls OF Life" and how to cure
thenl--A book, p&w
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-04-04
DIED.

WILSON On Monday. April 2. 1883. at 60 A. NJ,
ASnRIw wiSoS, In hlh 7Sd scar.
Funeral services OIL Wednesday at 2 O'Clock =. N !,
ut his late iesdence. 4ll4 Markc. street. luterneut
nfiyAiD
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-04-04
MAY EXCURSION TO THE GIN.
INl ClNNATI DRAMATIC FESTIVAL.
Tho fine passenger steamer
ANnEk.

Tho fine passenger steamer ~. =
ANDES. fliStt7
Chas Muhleman taptaiu, NJ. 7. Eoll ha.szs=6
Clerk, viii leave Wheeling for Cincinnati on nm
excursion trip 10 the Dramatic Festival, on TUBS
DAY, MAY list, 1881, ats P. NJ, arriving Of Cincin
natl lhursday nom. Returning, leaves Cincinnati
Fdday at midnight. This will Rive excunioniss
Otheilo and Hamlet, by such stars as la. 4. Muir
dOch, John McCul!och, Lawrence barrett, Jehn a.
Elliler, Miss Mary Anderson Miss Clara Morris and
many Others. fae for the Round Trip. including
board while at Cincinnati From wheeling $40;
from Marietta and Parkerburg $500.
For passage and state looms, apply on board. or
by letter or Telegraph, care c. II Booth & Son.
Wheeling, W. Va. Remember. the Andes givesyou
more time In Cincinnati than any other boat.
Tho wheeling Opera House ofche'tta and Brass
Band has been engaged TO accompany the exciir
sion, RpH