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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-08-24
ADDITIONAL DIsPArouRs.

1T Is stated at the Treasury Department
that by reason of the vigorous action by the
Government in prosecuting opium snug
glers the Pacific coast, the duties collected
at San Francisco, on opium for the last
fiscal year, were more than s., 900, 900 in ex-
cess of net collections from that source the
previous year.
The Treasury Department on the 10th
purchased 800, 900 ounces of silver for de-
livery at the Philadelphia minis.
The Surgeon General of the Marine Hos
pital Service in Washington received a
telegram from DR.. Rober Mainegra, an
nouncing his arrival at Vera Cruz and
reporting yellow fever raging in that city
and among vessels in the harbor.
The Treasury officials are said to be very
much puzzled at the appearance of another
counterfeit coin which is likely to deceive
even the average expert. 1t is a five-dol-
lar gold piece, and is worth 1888 in gold.
This counterfeit is said to be the best ever
made, and its perfection has created the
grave suspicion that the Government dies
have been tempered with or an impression
taken from them. tits said that when placed
side by side with the genuine five-dollar
piece, the difference can scarcely be detected
by any but experts. The weight is nearly
the same, and can only be detected by the
gold scales.
| PRoTRAcrED drought nearly ruined the
crops in Virginia. In many places the
corn was cut up for fodder, but recent
heavy rains made farmers more hopeful.
HE city Of Galveston, Texas. has a water
famine. Cisterns have been drained, gar
dens dried up and the effect of the drouth
plainly seen in the poverty of the vegetable
market Persons who for weeks had de
pended on their neighbors for drinking
water have had even this supply cut of.
SURGEON OWEN reported case of vel.
low fever in the Marine Guard at Pensaco.
Ia, Fla, and two other probable cases.
Measures were immediately taken TO isolate
the patients.
RcHEIED SPRINGS, n. Y, offers a purse
OF Il 900 for q boat race there in September
between Hanlan and Courtney.
TIE superintendent of the United States
Rolling Mill Company's shops, at Chicago,
which were destroyed by fire recently, said
the loss would reach $4,000.
A COAL oil company recently struck a
vein near Canon City, Colo, yielding forty
barrels Of oil per day Of the best quality.
TIE other morning z n. Mooney, City
Marshal and Chief Of Police Of Helena, Ark,
was shot and killed by some unknown as.
sassin.
AFANnT Of i've persons were seriously
poisoned at Davenport, Iowa, by eating
canned corned bssf for supper. Whether
the poison was contained in the meat Il.
self or came from the can could not b de-
lcided By The physicians In sttendance.
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Seventeen Men Fall from a Staging.

BOHEMIAN, NJ. T., August 12.
Seventeen men were working on staging
in the west end of the Bozeman tunnel. The
staging was fourteen feet from the bottom
of the tunnel. The timbers spread and the
men dropped to the rock bottom amid the
wreck of heavy timber. One, an Italian,
was dangerously injured. The County Ply.
stefan from Fort Ellis went at once to the
scene of the accident, and found seven more
of the men with broken arms, legs and
shoulders, besides being seriously cut up by
jagged points of timbers. Their limbs we're
80 swelled that the doctor could not give
the results, except as to the Italian.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-08-24

Mrs. GARRISON, the young bride who
recently shot herself in the head at
Cleveland. Ohio, while carelessly hand
ling pistol. furnishes a puzzling case
to the medical fraternity. Since the
accident she has not been in the least
unconscious. she sleeps well and was
able to walk across the room. The
wound appeared to affect her but very
little. She was very cheerful and did
not realize her condition. A probe was
Inserted into the wound. and went In so
far that the physicians were astonished.
SIN The probe went in, and the course
Of The ball straight through the head
could Be traced until Il struck tho skull
on the left side. There was no hope Of
her recovery. Jet the unfortunate woman
was In good spirits and imagined TIA,
sho Wa not badly hurt The physician,
pronounced Il the most remarkable case
that ever came under hair observation.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-08-24

KELLAR. pilot Of the steamer Scioto.
which came in collision with the steamer
John Tomas. July 4, 1882, when about
sixty lives were lost, was recently tried
in the United States Court at Parkers-
burg, w. Va. and after listening pa
identity 10 the evidence and arguments
Tor one month, the jury were unable to
agree. Eleven stubborn men are said
To have hung the jury. at n cost Of sl5,-
300 To- the Government.
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A Pair OF Prodigies.
BRuNswIcK. Me-. Angus

BRUNSWICK, Me-, August IL.
Two very youthful citizens of Bridgton
distinguished themselves yesterday. A
little five-year-old SON of E. Hamnay, while
playing near a pond, fell into water six
feet deep. In some unaccountable manner
he padded to q log, and climbing upon ii
by his own unaided efforts walked ashore.
Then, instead of running home half-fright-
ened to death, the little fellow set to work
to get his hat, having secured which be
started for home, dripping wet, but not
bit scared by his adventure. The other
prodigy is Walter Douglas, aged six, who
caught twenty brook trout, one OF which
weighed pound.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-08-24

TnE late revolt among the troops at
Seville and dissatisfaction among those
~ other points, together with open ut
,crauccs by the people in favor Of Re-
public have caused serious apprehen-
'ions Of future trouble ON the part Of
he spanish Government. There seems
io be- smouldcring volcano and the sit
uation Is said 10 be- more grave than the
Madrid Government would have the
world believe.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-08-24

A CURIOUS will was recently brought
10 light in Sc. Louis. II was that of one
John w. Steith who bcqueathed 81, $780,
100 In property TO various charities.
that property including four blocks in
the city. Besides. he stated that S75. 900
IF his money was deposited in the
Broadway Savings Bank, the amount.
with accrued interest, to be donated TO
the orphans on St. Joseph's Day. March
10, 1910. The Court House was awarded
10 Capt. Davidson. to be used as a bethel
mission. and provision was made fer n
smoke-consuming attachment to the
high chimney on Market street. The
lestator died few weeks ago in an old
house where he had lived as n hermit,
and all he had was fifteen cents. The
specification In his will. that his funeral
should not cost more than fifteen dollars,
was carried out; the city buried him.
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WIT AND WISDOM.

The hardest work a man can do is
to try and get along without work.
"A fashionable lady says she wants a
larger house, because she is going to
keep a routine of servants.
"A colored girl at Atlanta, Ca, was
knocked over by an engine and in
few minutes got up as if nothing unusu-
al had happened, and, looking after the
engine, said: 'You's got heap OBJ po-
likeness to serve a lady dat way!''-Kcn-
lucky Journal.
"A Great Blower
There was young man named De LIZ
Who played the brass horn in the BIZ;
He blew Sich "a blast,
That as he went past,
He blew all the fruit of st&
-MerchGlstS' Irareler.
General Beauregard says he OH
serves with grief "a gradual decline in
the negro race" All, yes; they decline
to invest in the Louisiana lottery. Per-
haps the General may have observed
similar decline in the Post-office Depart
ment.-Burtington Hawkeye.
The New York Commercial Adcer-
tiser asks: "What would Washington be
without DIR. Mary Walker?" Ii would
be Washington. Give us a harder one;
something further away from home, or
in foreign tongue. Something worthy
of us.-Rochester en- Y. Express.
"A vigorous old fellow in Maine who
had lately buried his fourth wife was
accosted by an acquaintance, who, un-
aware of his bereavement, asked
"How isy your wife, Cap'n Plowjogger?"
To which the Cap'n replied with per-
feet grave face: 'Waal, to tell We the
trewth, am kinder out of wives Just
naow. "--BOSton Commercial
What be them?" said a country
man, stopping in front of fruit-store
yesterday, and pointing to bunch of
bananas. Having learned, he bought
a plump redskin, and, without stopping
to peel it, bit off the end. The banana
was finished in the same primeval style,
and then the granger remarked: 1.-The
rind amt much, but the peth is purity
fair. ~ y Graphic.
The father of the High School girl
had long discussion the other night
with politician, and, after the latter
had gone, the girl remarked, quoting
from Shakespeare: "He draweth out
the thread of his argument" well, :"
replied the old man, q don't under
stand the dead languages, but if you
are trying to say he is crank, I'm with
you every time. oil City Derrick.
-"Will that cow bite?'' asked a
city youth of farmer who was milk.
ing an ugly-looking animal. "Well,
she won't bite; but l advise you not to
go too close to her head, for she might
hook ycu," replied the granger.
That's funny giggled the fresh
young man. "What do you mean by
hookingP" Just then the COW gave
lurch to leeward, caught the youth by
the skirt of his coat. and tossed him
over the fence. That's what
meantr' exclaimed the farmer, as the
chagrined chap picked himself up and
limped off.-1he ". Y. Dairy.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-08-24

DR. JouS u. RAucH. who has just re-
turned 10 Chicago from New Orleans.
reports the health and sanitary condi-
ion II the latter city ~ excellent. lie
'ay' there Is no reason to fear the out
breaks of yellow fever or cholera in the
south. The Sanitary Council. ofwhich
he is a member. l. taking every prccau-
ion toprevcnt the introduction Of either
disease from abroad
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-08-24

Ma. y. q. DrN. Of Eningham. H.. has
awfc that sleeps soundly, but is plucky.
lic recently reached home very late at
night. and attempted To awaken her by
rapping on the door. but failing he came
lo the conclusion that she was away from
home. spending the night with her
sister. Their bedroom was in the
second story aud n tree that grew along
side II the house held out To him the
'nly means 1T reaching his couch.
through window which was open. lie
climbed the tree AMI was just entering
The window when his wife reused up.
and thinking her room was being en-,
tered by burglars. seized a revolver and
iirrd. the ball taking effect in her hus-
bands back. near the spinal column.
The doctors thought he might recover.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-08-24

TnE German Government has sent
scientific expedition to Egypt to exam
inc into the origin, nature and cause Of
he cholera now prevailing there, and
20 ascertain the best measures to pre-
vent the spread 81 the disease.
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-Dan;al Webste,I,,ronouncad Co.

Daniel Webster,pronounced Cazeno-
via, N. Y, the most beautiful village be
had ever seen. Local pride now de-
clares that the tees which embower its
tasteful residences have increased In
pumber and luxuriance; its landscape
gardening has been constantly improved;
the shores of its lovely lake have
been saved from the vandalism of trade;
and :. the whols town has been steadily
going on unto perfection. "--N. 7. Sun.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-08-24

TIE announcement that the Zulu
King Cctcwayo was dead possibly
grew out OF the fact that the telegraph
had u that he was on his way to
Pietermaritxburg. which may have been
Interpreted that he had been murdered.
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IL b stated by Treasury official
that during the past ten years over
r6,ONo.OOO worth Of opium has been
'mugglcd into the port 81 san Fran
cisco. The business has been sysicmat-
ically conducted by ring Of smugglcrs.
assisted by Government officials. who
have been receiving thirty per cent. the
smugglcrs getting seventy per cent. aud
that in addition To the thirty per cent.
have received brides varying from
$1,000 To 5000; and Il Is declared to bc
notorious fact that many men Of that
city reported to be wealthy. made their
money through smuggling opium, and
unless the Government takes decided
measures To suppress IL. opium
smuggling will continue TO be a gold
mine for some officials and their tools.
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GRAND Army Reunion At Homer.

HOMER, ILL.,, August III.
The reunion of all the posts of the Grand
Army of the Republic of this section closed
here last night and the veterans departed
on the night and early trains this morning.
1t was a grand success in every way. Com
mander-in-Chie II. J. Higgins, of this city,
conducted everything in the most crafty
ing manner. About 5000 people attended
yesterday. The orations were generally
patriotic and loudly applauded.
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Three Boys Killed by Lightning.

LINCOLN, NEB-, August L.
Three boys, Robert and William Miller
and Earnest Smith. aged about fourteen,
were struck by lightning yesterday after.
noon and instantly killed. They were fish
ing in Salt Greek, adjacent to this city. and
took refuge under a tree during q storm
The tree was shattered by the bolt, and the
boys were killed instantly. A fourth boy
he wss Fastening when the bolt struck; be
was uniniured- A dog under the tree was
also killed.
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VINEYARD HAVEN, August L

VINEYARD HAVEN, August T.
The fire was checked this morning. The
village is visited by thousands from all
parts of the island and from the main land.
The loss is estimated at $3.50, 1000; insurance.
f64 200; All the stores in the place but one
are burned. The wife of James Davis, an
aged citizen, died from the excitement con.
sequent upon the fire. The following are
the heaviest losers: r. W. Croker, harness
mandatory, $23, 700, insurance, 900; j.
II. Lambert, store and dwelling, $4,000, in.
surance, $4,000; Baptist Church, $1,000;
Luce Bros, dry goods, $4,000, insurance,
81 1000; most of the losses were below s. 600
each. A call has been issued for aid for
the sufferers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-08-24

JuDGE BmDsALL, Of Hartford. Conn,
announces himself n the author Of the
charge that Hancock was defeated by
Tildcn.
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R.union ~ Confederat...

RALEIGH, n. c., August 10.
At the reunion of Confederate soldiers to.
day seven thousand persons were present.
An address was delivered by Senator T Ian.
SOM Governor Jarvis was present.
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SESoR ZomffA. ten years ago great
Ministerial leader in Spain Is now the
head and front II an insurrection which
is hurrying his country into civil war.
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VALIANT VETERANS.
Reunion of the Survivors of the Battle OF
wilson Creek-The Blue and the Gray
blend Tremendously at Springfield, Mo

Reunion OF the Survivors of the Battle Of
Wilson Creek-The Blue and the Gray
blend Harmoniously at Springfield, Mo
SPRINGFIELD NO., July 8.
by four o'clock this afternoon about
seven hundred survivors of the Wilson
Greek battle, North and South being about
equally represented, had registered at the
Courthouse, where a blank book is kept
for entering the names, nativity, rank,
number of regiment, company and date Of
enlistment of each guest Among the
officers present are: Col. w. F. Cloud, Sec.
Ond Kansas, LYONS Command, now Deputy
United States Collector at Sedalia; Lieut..
John Small, of Carthage; Col. Henry G..
rell, Sarcoxie, Mo-; Col. Hugh Cameron,
Lawrence, Kan: Lieut.. b. Garrison, Mo. !;
Lieut.. w. Merritt, Dermis, To-; Captains
,. y. Lee, L. H. Fluffy and John j. Walker
or Arkansas
A tour of observation through the camp
grounds disclosed many scenes of interest.
knots of survivors were standing or
sitting around the tents, talking and
renewing dcquaintances, and all seemed
to be enjoying themselves. The western
rows were occupied by Kansas
veterans, the State ensign of Kansas
OF the camp. Next came the quarters of
the ex-Confederates from Arkansas Next
were Uuion forces, and so on. Now and
then man could be seen with a leg or arm
missing, an indisputable evidence of their
battle experiences.
AT two O'Clock this afternoon the prize
drill consumed two hours at the grounds of
the Driving Park Association. Only two
companies entered the .contest-the Car
thage Light Guards, under command of
Capt. K. Coffee, and the Springfield Light
Guards, commanded by Capt. George
Townsend. The companies were equally di.
vided in numbers. The judges were Robert
McCulloch, State Register of Lands; Col.
w. III. Wade and Col. Hugh Cameron. The
| first prize of 500 was awarded to the Car
thage Light Guards and the second prize
of 800 to the Springfield company. The
drill was witnessed by an immense con-
course of people.
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OId Yeferans.

NEW LONDON, Cosy., August 10
Five veterans of the battle of Stoningtou,
fought sixty-nine years ago, particip sted
to-day in its celebration.
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Owing to the scarcity of eligible
young men, Cupid has not had much TO do
1t the summer resorts Maidens abound
by the score, but young men are few
and far between, and widowers can not
be had at any price. y. commeroial
Aduerki6er.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-08-24

IN has been determined 90 hereafter
punish hazing ut the Naval Academy
and West Point in the most summary
manner
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Two men committed suicide in Chicago
III, the other day by jumping from bridgm
into the river.
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spRINGFIELp. Mo. AUGUST IA

SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, August 10.
The closing day of the reunion of Wilson
Greek veterans was spent in a fitting man.
ner as the elimination of the interesting
exercises at the scene of the battle field,
ten miles southwest of this city. To con-
vey the immense crowd to the point every
available vehicle, from omnibus to farm
wagon, was brought into use, and three
special trains on the Frisco carried each
five coaches of personages to Brookline, the
nearest point on the railroad, from whence
conveyance was furnished to the ground,
five miles south, in wagons furnished by
families.
After several patriotic airs by the Spring
held Band Mayor McGregor introduced
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS r. A. Campbell, who
delivered the opening address. After the
subsistence of applause following Governor
Campbell's speech, Governor j. II. Berry,
of Arkansas, was next introduced, and de-
livered a pleasant and interesting address.
Col. w. II. Merritt, of the 1st Iowa Infan-
try, next spoke in similar vein. Col. Sam
Woods, of Kansas, next followed with a
humorous speech.
An adjournment was then had for lunch.
which the people of Springfield and Iron
County had provided. After dinner it was
with difficulty that speakers could be
brought to the stand, they were all wan.
dering over the historic grounds, tracing
old landmarks, cutting saplings to make
canes IOT souvenirs, eUc. FINALLY COl. y. L.
Tracy introduced Gen. N. B. Pearce, of
Texas, who made a very brief speech.
Capt. Geo. w. Jones, of this city, who is
Vice-President for this Congressional Dis
trict of the Confederate State Association,
addressed the crowd on the subject of the
Improvement of Confederate cemeteries.
He was followed by Robert H. Davis, of
this city, and Col. Allen, ce-President OF
the Third District Confederate Association,
after which Col. j. Z. Tracy concluded the
speaking and the exercises of the day with
a speech in his characteristic, forcible and
fluent style. The vast concourse of people
then dispersed.
Cordial feeling has existed between the
old Union and Confederate soldiers, and the
most courteous and generous sentiments
have been expressed. Not single unpleas.
ant word has been uttered to mar the gen.
eral harmony and enthusiasm. The speak.
ers have uttered no sentiment that all could
not unite in applauding. The occasion has
been a grand success, and the brave foes of
twenty-five years ago have formed friend
ships that will last through life. On the
ground their valor made historic they have
clasped hands and pledged devotion to a
common flag and country. An organiza-
ton to be known as the Surviving Soldiers
Union League was made on the battle
ground to-day. 1t is to embrace soldiers Of
both armies, and the officers elected were
chosen from both Federal and Confederate
soldiers.
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SPRINGFIELD, August ".
The second day of the Wilson Greek re-
union brought increased delegations of
survivors, visitors and country folks, and
to-day there is in Springfield the largest
crowd that ever assembled in Southwest
Missouri. The humber of people here from
abroad is estimated, after careful calcula-
tation, at between $4,000 and e, 900. One
thousand badges were disposed of to Will
son Greek veterans, and there was de-
mand for many more.
This morning, at nine O'Clock, the Wilson
Greek veterans, headed by the bands,
formed line at the camp grounds, the
Springfield and Carthage Light Guards
bringing up the rear, and marched through
the principal sh eets, presenting magnifi-
cent appearance. The veterans marched
by States, commanded as follows: Missouri,
Col. Gordon of Lafayette County and Col.
Snyder of Illinois; Iowa, Col. w. l.. Mer-
rift; Arkansas, Maj. L. K. Earle and L. T.
Dunt; Kansas, Col. Charles Frank. Col. j.
Nj. Reece commanded the non-participants
in the Wilson Greek battle. A halt was
made at a speakers stand on Monu-
ment Square, which the veterans sur.
rounded. The stand was occupied by
about fifty prominent visitors. AT.
ter music Mayor McGregor introduced
Ex-Governor Phelps, who delivered the adj
dress of welcome. The Mayor then intro
duced General c. w. Blair, of Kansas, who
responded in a graceful manner. General
Blair was followed by United States Sena-
tor J. ID. Walker, of Arkansas, Thomas
Guelich, of Burlington, To-; Gen. N. b.
| Pearce, of Arkansas, and Governor James
| II. Berry, of Arkansas, who made short and
eloquent speeches that were received with
much applause by the vast multitude as
| sembled. At the conclusion of the speak
ing Secretary Tracy read a number of let
| ters of regret from various persons, includ-
! ing the President, Generals Grant, Thomas
5. Snead, Schofield, ex-senator David
Davis, Col. j. B. Gilmore of the Third
| Louisiana Infantry, and others, after
which the great concourse of people dis
persed for dinner.
The ceremonies and speeches connected
with the unwilling of the Lyon monument
! tonight were of an interesting character
and productive OF more enthusiasm thar
any previous exercise. Col. j. =. Tracy, III,
behalf of the citizens of Springfield, made
the presentation speech, to which Maj. john
| McGregor responded in behalf of the city
Addresses were then delivered by Col. w
II. Merritt, of the lst Iowa; Capt. Dick Col
| Inns, of Lafayette; Col. Jim Woods, of Kan
| sas; Col. Ii. n. Phillips, of West Plains,
Col. Pearsoll, Mayor of Fort Scott, and Col.
| w. F. Cloud, late candidate for Congress,
who belonged to Lyons army. The speeches
were all appropriate, and were frequently
| cheered. A movement was started this af-
ternoon toward the permanent organiZa-
ton of the surviving soldiers Union
League. and a paper which has been circu-
lated has obtained many signatures.