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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

Messrs. Fleming Bros. are always reliable
and try to secure the best of everything for
their patrons. They now have bought large
quantity of Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup, and
are always willing and ready to recommend it
to every one in need Of n preparation for
coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis, and con-
sumption, as they know OF no other remedy
that is gaining such wide reputation. Sample
bottles free.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

The citizens railroad committee, in
this issue explain fully the object Of the
special election to be held next Monday.
If any further light is wanted by any
voter, he has but apply to any citizen
in Medicine Lodge who is interested in
in the welfare OF the county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

Remember the election next Monday,
26th inst. II you want railroad vote
for the refunding Of the township scrip.
As long as the right Of way cannot be
secured from the land owners as a gift,
the next best thing to do is to pay for it.
No county ever secured a railroad so
cheaply.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

DIR. Kessler went to Kiowa this week
to attend Tom Post, who is quite sick,
and also to look after boy from the
range who had his hands and feet fro
zen this week. He went from there to
Harper, to attend a meeting of the U.
s. medical examiners.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

In addition to a large secondhand
furniture establishment, at which may
be obtained any article needed in the
household, L. w. Story handles all
kinds OF feed in large or small quanti-
ties. He is buying corn in large lots;
he has baled and loose hay; and offers
extraordinary inducements to buyers.
Remember his place, the old Palmer
house. "a
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

Remember the election next Monday.
18th inst. lfyou want a railroad vote
for the re-fnnding Of the township scrip.
AS long rs the right-of-way cannot be
secured from the land owners as a gift,
the next best thing to do is to pay for it.
No county ever secured a railroad 30
cheaply.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

Mr.. ID. f. Shipman and wife (nee
Miss Gorinl returned this week from
Missouri, and started for their new
home, south OF the Cimarron river in
the Territory, where they will remain
during the coming summer, at least.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

Reese Williams, superintendent of
the Attica and Medicine Lodge stage
line, was over this week, studying what
new accommodations he could arrange
for the patrons OF this popular line.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

@. ". Ebersole returned from Inde-
pendence, Ks, Monday, where he ac-
comPanied his wife. She will visit
there and other eastern points several
weeks.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

Parties knowing themselves Indebted
to III. &. Thompson 4 Co., either by
note or account, will please come M
and settle without further delay
rs this firm Is DESTROYS of winding M
Its mercantile business. %
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

o. p. Poole. Of the Medicine Lodge
house has ordered a large fire proof
safe for his house, and will hereafter
be able to take extra good care Of the
valuables Of his guests.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

Tho Hazelton Express, under the
management OF young Mr. .Burleigh has
ben improved, and by all means he
should remain In charge The same can
b said Of the Kiowa Herald, under the
new management Of Chas. f. Tatlock.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

G. II. Douglass and L. b. Reynolds
have formed a co-partnership in the
real estate and live stock commission
business at Sun City. Both are good
workers and reliable men.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

Mr.. Ed. Youmans and lady have re-
turned from their eastern trip. Bust
ness called Mr.. Y. home before they had
time to complete their proposed trip to
New Orleans.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

The boys cannot lawfully kill quails
now; but they can and do slaughter
white ELEPHANTS bird when prop
erly prepared, very pleasant to the
TASTE
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23
Our 0ninion

After selling numberless preparations we are
convinced that Beggs Tropical Oil is unequal
ed. For pains, cuts, bruises, rheumatism,
frost bites, cb blains, etc., II is Narrated by U.S.
FLEMING BROS
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

A citizen Of town contemplates en-
gaging In the pawn-kpoker's business
on n small scale. He has the money,
the room and the experience and now
only wants customers.
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Democratic Central COMMITTEES.

r. r. cARurHERs, Chairman. Medicine
Lodge.
N. STRONG Secretary. Medicine Iodga.
u. T.. ftERCE, sun city.
W. THOrNsOS, Lake city
q. N. UEuER, Kiowa,
Up. HIATT. Lodi
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

J. II. Myers, representing the Moser
Safe and Lock company, Of Cincinnati.
was here this week and took several
nice orders, one being for large safe
for Lyman. Strong X Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23
Notice Of Publication.

Notice Of Publication.
In the District Court Of Barber County, State
Of Kansas:
JOHN NJ. HARTMAN, Plaintiff
70
CAROLINE z. HARTMAN, Defendant
The State Of Kansas to Caroline Z. Hartman:
You are hereby notified that you have been
sued in the above named court In the action
above entitled, and that you must answer the
petition therein fled on the 10th day OF Iauua-
rrary a d. 1856, OF the said petition will be ta-
ken IA true and judgment rendered divorcing
the said plaintiff from the said defendant and
Mary. girl, Calvin George and Charles BOYS
minor children Of said marriage
Witness my hand this 18th day Of January 1885.
lsEAI-]. III. NJ. INGRAHAM
% Clerk Of the district Court
z. SAMPLE, Attorney for Plaintiff.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23
Notice Of Publication.

versus of Barber cOun-
HAMoN KooSTz, defend'tI ty. Kansas.
To Hsmon Koontz, the above named defen-
dant. You are hereby notified that you have
been sued by Lille koOntz, plaintiff above
named, i'm the District Court OF Barber county,
state of Kansas; and that you must answer
the petition filed in said court by the plaintiff,
on or before the twenty-flrst day of February.
A, 1885, or the petition will be taken as
true and judgment and decree rendered ac-
coriingly against you for a divorce in favor of
plaintiff, and for the control and custody of
Calvin Koontz, the minor son OF said parties.
Lille KOONTZ, plaintiff.
Howe & McPhee, atfys. for plaintiff. 30
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

Aus. Yanslyke is happy over the ARR.
vel Of his first boy. The event occurred
on the nth inst, under the direction Of
Dr. RlRg.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

Lost, a ladies' gold open face watch,
with chain attached. Liberal reward
for IT'S return to Miss Emaroy Aver or
III. Blickhahn.
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POSTAL

f'ostoucc ~ Medicine Lodge open from a
oHrN. sunday ono hour ON arrival of mail.
nQnpy oriiur ufiicc. W. ID. NANSLYKE, pm.
EndA VANSLYNE, ASSISTANT.
The Nails
From Atticn and an Eastern paints, arrives
aaily "a Pc; lcavosdaiy ats An.
from sun city, Lake city. Soldier Creek, Red
lrgek Hutchinson. KinFnIan, BrDsa. Kiowa.
Toll, arrives Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
taysathFa. DepartsTue-days, Thursdays and
Saturdays ats
FROM Iukn, Elm Mills and Sarutogn arrives ON
niesdnye and Fridays ats - and departs ON
WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS ut san.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

Rabbits are becoming so numerous
around town, and destroying so many
fruit trees, that wholesale slaughter
occurred this week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23
seafoam Washer.

Persons desiring the wonderful Seafoam
waseing Machines, undoubtedly the best in
world, can obtain it on short notice from J. w.
or .. V. Lyle "a
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Wuaie.

Music.
The undersigned is prepared 70 give
instruction on the piano or organ, in
this and the surrounding vicinity.
Special attention to beginners. Call on
ne at the residence Of ii. C. Thompson
or address me through the post-office.
JULIE A. SHAW,
324 Medicine Lodge, Kas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

John Mosley Is visiting here, after an
absence of several months IN Colorado,
Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and other
western points.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

II you want a railroad In Barber
county II Is absolutely necessary that
you vote aye next Monday at the town
ship election.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

J. NJ. Bush, formerly proprietor Of
the Sun City hack line, was here this
week telling about the new boy he has.
He Is very proud.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23
GEPPERT & STONE.
Fencing.

Barbed and smooth wire.
Cedar, oak, ash, walnut, and elm fence posts,
in large or small quantities, kept constantly in
stock by Geppert & Stone. 30
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

Remember the special election next
Monday, 26th inst, and II you are
friend IT the county, you viii favor the
proposition To fund the township debt.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23
Railroad Riection-MOndey January ga

The special election in Medicine
Lodge Township next Monday, Janua-
ry Is, 1885, is called by the Board of
Trustees of the Township, in the follow
ing notice:
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

A party Is engaged In the business Of
hauling chopped corn feed from King
man othis place and selling 1t at %
cents per 100.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23
cHURcHKa

METHODIST OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES every
Az sunday NJ i0330 q. mn. and no r. IN. sun
day school every SUNDAY No l.Dn d. IN. Prayer
n rcting every Thursday evening ~ 1.ao
Strangers invited W. N. GILLIAN, Pastor
Dt,fSnYTERT AN.-Scrvices on sccond AMI
y fourth Sundays Of cnch month. sunday
school ataP.h A. AxIISr, Pastor.
OfHRtSTtAN.-Prrachi every lat and q
~ SUNDAY at N o'clock. Sunday ,chool az 10
gcloCk cvcry sunday. EID. ID. A. OuICK.
Pastor.
TINTED nRErHHEN--Servicesa NJ the Chris
~ tsn church on the tn sunday each month
~ NEv. Cots.
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WondarfuI 7

We do not know of any medicine that has
gained an equal popularity in 80 short time.
for the instant relief Of coughs and soreness in
the lungs, as Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup. 1t
Is mild and pleasant to take and will not injure
the most delicate infant. Sample bottles free
st FLEMING Bros.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

Capt. Estill is an old resident. Don't forget
10 leave your property with him for sale-he
will do the right thing by you. az
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

FIJI. Saunders was down from Sun
City Wednesday, the first time for sew
eral months. lie reports his town
prospersng.s,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23
LOCAL ITEMS,

II. e. IIadley, tho Southern Kansas
right-Of-way man, Is here again.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

Oak Mize and family, OF Attica, and
Mrs. j. S. Mize, OF Florence, were here
this week visiting Mrs. 5. W. Curd.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

Jss. A. Blair, president Of the First
National was quite sick several days
this week, but is now at his post.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

GIRL WANTED for general house
work in a small family. Enquire OIL.
W. Moore.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

A railroad to Medicine Lodge will in
crease the value Of every foot of land in
the county ut least fifty per cent.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

Casaday sulky plows, Furst Il Bradley sulky
plows, breakers, stirrers, cultivators, and ev-
erything In the pillow line, and the latest i'm
provementsi In harrows.
30 GEPPERT & STONE
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

John Fleming and wife are visiting
their old home at Wayerly, ILL.,, and
will be away several weeks.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

Ed. Youmans, Jr., was in from Cold
water this week. lie is pleased with
his location.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

Rev. Gillian, will continue his course
of lectures, commencing with Noted
Male Characters Of the Bible"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

All parties having real estate to sell, call on
w. J. Estell and leave your orders and descrip-
ton; he Is the man that can sell your farms
and ranches. 80
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For cheap lumber. shingles, lath, lime, hair,
cement. plaster paris and builders hardware,
60 to the new firm OF burst s. Chaplin. p
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W. j. Estill makes deeds, mortgages, leases
collects rents, pays taxes for non-residents. 80
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Catholic services will be held rext
Tuesday, January 9th, at 10 a. m, a.
Thompson 4 Little's hall.
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MONEY TO LOAN, on real estate witt
out delay, at the First National Bank
Medicine Lodge. Is
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II. Bhckhahn's

The best line of stock saddles at the lowest
living prices, made of choice California leather
and all warranted, at
VI RNekhahp'z
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W. J. Estill Is the party to leave your cattle,
horses, ranches, etc., with to sell for you 80
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at the HoOZier meat market cash is
paid for hides and pelts of all kinds. q
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

Thy BIrton's teams regularly haul
freight into the Lodge from Attica.
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Something very nice in side ~ ddies at prices
to suit the times. at ii. Blickhahn's. "A
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

III. Blickhahn has the finest liue of lap robes
in the city. "a
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Acard.

This is to notify all parties indebted
to me that a settlement at early
day is necessary, and that all business
at my shop will be conducted on a
strictly cash basis after January ], 1895.
81 J. w. SINGER.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

Lyman, Strong & Go. have ordered a
large hre.proof safe for their abstract
bOCks.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

burst q Chaplin keep also q big stock
OF the best hickory, oak, ash and poplar
planks. 81
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For lumber, shingles, builders hard
ware and hardwood planks call at burst
& Chapin's. 81
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burst & Chaplin keep the largest stock
OF doors, windows and mouldings. 81
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For lath, lime, cement, hair and plas-
ter, go to burst Il Chaplin. 81
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Good butter Is cents per pound, at sheldon's
old stand. 80
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sugarhouso syrup at 40 cents only. at Ram
seys. IS
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''G's Best" Kingman -four at Her.
rington s. Smiths. u
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Building material of every description con
stantly in stock at Geppert & Stones. Is
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No. B. 100 acres; good frame house 2 rooms.
~ acres under fence; acres cultivated; 81,
$3.50 S''' 1900 ...-.-... ........ teO0
No; 8. $50 acres; miles from county seat:
AL uiiapie lanu & l. 900
No. ii. l00 acres; miles from ,o,Inty sest.
mousse WIN rooms: fine spring; enclosed
ana cross FENCED; 40 acres under pillow; all
uAieoio ianu- -'-..-.-...-............ $1,500
No. II. 100 acres; miles from county seat.
every acre tllable; all under fence: living
Water'. .-.................. 81 500
NO. 20. 6,O acres, miles from county seat.
story -and-a-half house finished throughout:
acv sc r., Sun Under renee and cross fence; IS
"oIeS ia ctoP. $500
No. 1. $40 acres; five miles from county seat
good frame house, l6x2S; corn crib; corral;
good Well; ~ acres under plow: living stock
water; every acre can be cultivated; all UNI
uer ieico'''- ''....-....--.,... -, 200
No. 3. 160 acres 8 miles east of Medicine
Lodge; 70 acres cultivated; IS acres under
fence.
No. 10. 240 acres miles east of Medicine
Lodge; good frame building, two good wells:
hfe young orchard now bearing; rs acres in
cultivation. Price per acre. sJe 50
No. Is. 16O acres ; s miles from the Lodge: n
very nne piece OF raw land. Fl 800
No. Il. 80 acres near Medicine Lodge. 81 ono
No. ls. 4SO acres miles east OF Medicine Lore
and IL miles from Sharon; 30 acres under
CULTIVATION; lO peach trees; 200 forest trees;
running water; fine ranch 5000
No. "a. aso acres; miles from the Lodge: 100
range and would make an excellent stock
rancn 81. 900
No. 25. $50 acres; miles from the Lodge: Is
acres timber, balance bottom land 1900
No. u. 100 acres in COmanche county: all tilla-
BILE land. Price 500. 500 on 20 years time
at per cent.
No. %. 1,600 acres; LOO acres fenced and
cross fenced into pastures; a large per cent
age t1ilable; living water; one of the finest
stock ranches In the west; a big bargain $500
No. g. 100 acres; miles Southwest from
Medicine Lodge; all tillable. 81 200
No. 3 160 acres; miles from Medicine Lodge
No. 81. aso acres; miles from the Lodge; fine
y, 400
No. AZ: leo acres; miles from the Lodge:
good house and young orchard; 40 head of
STOCK; team of horses, wagon and farm inn
PIGMENTS; $500 woVth of feed; great bar
sdh'- -......................S2 81, 600
No. "A. 1,02s acres; fine ranch; per acre 1876
No. a. $50 acres; miles from Medicine Lodge
$6OO
No. 80. % lots and houses in Medicine Lodge.
all IN desirable locations; rents on houses ri
present amount to $3.50 per year, and the en-
tire lot will go; a rare investment. "a, loo
All of the above is first-class land. There are
number of other tracts on our list but the
above will suffice to show the price OF No I
farms and unimproyed lands.
We also have valuable property adjacent to
the city that will be sold reasonable We have
large list to choose FROM Call on us We
can suit you and II is no trouble TO show land
TO those that wish to invest.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

This property is all first-class and pre-
SCENTS favorable opportunities for speculation
iOr par1es VINO are seeking locations In the
southwest. We make abstracts and pay taxes
Tor non-residents. Those having real estate or
stock TO sell, should call on us and leave orders
Tor us sale Especial attention paid to the in
terests OF non-residents, when their property
Is placed IN our hands for supervision Beiow
we give description OF few choice tracts of
iand That nave been placed i'm our hands for
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

Railroad Meeting at
Thompson-L little hall,
Tomorrow. Saturday
Night. Everybody is
invited.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-10-06

WHAT BROTHER CoLToN IS DONG.
We observe that while the thoughts
of ether patriots are given up to poll
tics, Brother George Cotton continues
bis lectures in country towns, and
tells the people who gather to hear
him what beautiful country the
Holy Land is, and how badly Jeru-
salem needs repairing. Other orators
can waste their eloquence in political
platitudes, but Brother Cotton lifts
bis voice for the purpose of instruc-
ting the masses and raising church
debts. He can let bis Imagination
fly to the mountains and valleys oil
the far of land, and picture the beau
ty and recall the associations with
the great events of wonderful his
tory; and oil the while he is probably
thinking how blest the country is,
and always will be, as long as il
knows not the name of Gorman.--
American.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-10-06
b. @. CAN'T, Attorney-at- Law.
Order Mist.
In TnEsCRcUIT CoURT FOR Anne ARUN-
DEL COUNTY.
Wilson Disney, vs.. Frederick Kruse and
and wife, and John Geoller and wife.

TT Is, this 25th day Of August, 1885, or
L dered by the said Court, that the sale
made and reported by Edward G. CAN'T
the attorney named in the mortgage filed
in in this case, be ratified and confirmed,
unless cause to the contrary be shown on
or before the 26th day of September
next; provided copy of this order be
inserted in some newspaper published
In Anne Arundel county, once in each of
three successive weeks before the said
26th day of September next. The report
states the amount of sales to be three
hundred dollars $780,
SPRiGG HARDWOOD, Clerk,
True Copy.
Test: SPRIGG HARDWOOD.
Aug. %, 1885. (ag29-3w.l Clerk.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-10-06

THERE was a decrease of the
National debt in September, according
to the Treasury statement, of little
less than thirteen millions. But as
there remains outstanding total of
sixteen or seventeen hundred millions
1t will not be absolutely necessary for
Congress this winter to hunt around
for ways and means of consuming the
surplus now devoted to the reduction
of the debt 10 truth, as good bu-
siness policy, it is desirable that the
extiDguishment of this huge burden
upon the productive industry of the
country should go on as rapidly as
possible. The debt due at the close of
the war has been paid twice over 10
interest since then, yet more than a
billion and half.of the principal re-
mains The fact that the taxpayer
has not been called on every year by
o regular collector with bill for a
certain sum to be applied on the Gov
eminent debt should not induce him
to forget that from every hour of his
labor, from every drop of Seat of bis
face, the subtle alchemy of the taxing
system coins the gold that goes to the
discharge of this national obligation.
And members of Congress, who are to
reassemble in Washington a few
weeks hence, should keep this fact in
mind. Gold in its last analysis, !"
said the most honest and intelligent of
Napoleon's brothers, lis the sweat and
blood of nations" Every dollar voted
to an unworthy or Unnecessary object
by Congress, represents SO much of
the lifc-blood of the people.