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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-03-07


The celebrated IIillman insurance
case is again on trial at Topeka, in the
United States circuit court. This is
the third or fourth trial. About 1850
man named IIillman, a resident of
Lawrence, had his life insured for a
large amount in two companies. Six
months afterwards, with a companion,
he drove in wagon to this county, and
at point northwest of Medicine Lodge,
on Elm creek, one night, his companion
claimed to have accidentally killed
lIillman. The body was buried after
an inquest and soon afterwards, the
widow of IIillman instituted proceed
ings to collect the insurance policies,
but the companies at once made fight
aud denied the identity of the deceased.
The body was exhumed and moved
from here To Lawrence for indentiiica-
ton. Some of his old acquaintance
recognized the remains while others
denied that it was the body of Hillman.
The case Is again on trial and the indi-
cations are that the rich insurance
companies will be too much Tor the
poor widow, and that she will get
nothing.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-03-07

The Topeka Commonwealth, of last
Sunday, in its local columns, published
quite an extended notice of Attorney
General Bradford's visit to Medicine
Lodge, and, from the article, the reader
would infer that the generals visit was
altogether successful. The truth of the
matter is, that though he was here from
Tuesday at noon until Friday after
noon, the only thing he did toward
prosecuting violatOrs Of the prohibito-
ry law was to make a motion to have
one recognizance forfeited. He did not
file an information, or prosecute on
one. Though the premises of The Grand
hotel were searched, no liquor was
found, and consequently no liquor was
"duly confiscated according to law"
though the Commonwealth says such
was the fact. We are willing that Gen.
Bradford should get all the political
benefit possible out of his prosecutions
of law violators; but we must protest
against his holding up Medicine Lodge
as one of the black spots of the state,
where lawlessness and disorder reign
supreme. 1t is fact that this town
was never more peaceable and law
abiding in its history; there is less liq-
uor being sold here than in any town OF
its size in Kansas, we are informed :;
there are fewer cases Of drunkenness
than at any time since the town was
organized, and these facts can be es-
tablished. The police court records
will show that no complaints are be-
ing made. Our people seriously object
to the class of free advertising that
Gen. Bradford gives this city, and this
objection is not confined TO any par
ticular religious or political party.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-03-07

The Kiowa Herald Ear Constitution
has changed editors and publishers
again, Ed. III. Ellis retiring, and Mr..
Hall taking charge. The new editor
was n member of the Union Labor con-
vention ut this place last summer, and
one of the active workers In that cause.
Now. however. he announces that he
will publish democratic paper, and
before he gets hls chair warmed, adver-
tises that II Is the only democratic pa
per in Barber county. When Union
Labor men, Soreheads, kickers, and the
rag-tag of creation set themselves mp
rs opponents Of democracy, and read
the INDEX cut of the party. We are re-
minded OF the devil quoting scripture
Mr.. Han has not yet announced who is
10 be his successor on the Herald-Ear-
Constitution, but we anticipate change
before many moons.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-03-07

A Wichita dispatch, dated the Sd
says: 1.-The republican disgust at not
getting n voice i'm the Garden City con-
vention for placing in the field a canji-
date for congress for the seventh con-
gressiOnal district, seems to be increas-
ing. The county central committee at
meeting to-day decided quietly to send
no delegates TO that convention. IL was
agreed that Peters would be nominated,
and they wanted to be in position to
support a Wichita man. The spirit of
discomfort has been spreading rapidly,
and has taken Sumner and Harper
counties. and IL is reported no delegates
will attend the convention from these
counties. Some Of the republicans are
working 10 secure the state convention
here, claiming that it would have a
tendency to strengthen the party in the
southwest
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-03-07

Speaker Carlisle, who is yet in
Wichita, NJ the bedside Of his sick SON
regards the Mills tariff bill as a good
measure, and he thinks il will pass.
On Oklahoma matters he said: II
think that the fact that the senate has
passed bill creating new district to
be known as the Cimarron district, and
has attached No-Man's-Land to IL, will
directly conflict with the bill throwing
Oklahoma open to settlement, and the
indications are that congress will not
pass the hitter.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-03-07

The strike of engineers on the Bur-
lington system continues, with no prob
ability of satisfactory settlement at
once. a conference of the grievance
committee of the brotherhood was held
in Chicago on Monday, but the proceed
ings were kept secret. The Burlington
road is running passenger trains regu-
larry, but only limited number of
freight trains. The Rock Island engin-
GERS were of half of the day Monday,
but again went To work.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-03-07

A REPORT has been received that TOUR
boys were drowned in Turtle creek, three
miles northwest or Dallas, Tex Particu-
lars could not be OBJ: aimed.
COUNTY TREASURER FRED RUoFr and his
nephew, J. Harry Ruof, with Mayor +. w.
Harwood, were arrested and jailed at
Maria, Tex, recently charged with rob-
bling Sheriff Neville's vault OF funds to the
amount Of $1,000. Strong evidence is at
hand TO show implication OF Treasurer
Ruoh, and his nephew is supposed to have
been in collision with him.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-03-07
THE LAhERT

TAE 1AAAESSs
WINNIPEG, Man., March 5.-A couple of
Chicago detectives are here hunting for
Tascott, the murderer of millionaire Smell.
The man who arrived mere from the south
ten days ago and who after spend
ing a few days at hotel proceeded
unrestrained, turns out not to have
been Tascott. This has been estab-
lshed beyond doubt although he suffi-
GENTLY answered the description to justify
the suspicion that he was the man wanted.
1t was believed in detective circles that
Tascott passed through Winnipeg some ten
days ago en- route to Vancouver, from
which point he took some sailing vessel
either to China or the Sandwich islands.
BERLIN, March 5.-The Nor;h German Ga
Eetts reprints an attack upon Germany in
the form of poem, entitled "Vive La
France" which was circulated in a ram
phlet at Basic during the carnival, reminds
Switzerland that her neutrality imposes
upon her the obligation of avoiding provo
cation to foreign powers, and adds: s'Some
OF the inhabitants of Switzerland appear to
be unconscious OF this obligation. We
trust that the Swiss Government will
thwart the plans of those who desire to
disturb the relations existing between
Switzerland and Germany
MACON, Mo-. March 4.-FridaY night about
twelve O'Clock fire broke out in Wright,s
Opera House, on Ruby street. which was
destroyed. The fl mss spread to buildings
on either side, consuming three grocery
stores and the Congregational Church. The
fire burned with such rapidity that scarce
~ any thing was saved. The gre ,test loss
was Wrighps OprrA House. which was
valued at $4,000. The aggregate loss is
estimated at $6a,0u; insurance probably
amounts TO s2l00o. The cause OF ths fire
- supposed to be inc ndiarism. There had
been no fire in the Opera House for several
weeks.
SUAKTN, March 5-SuakIm was attacked
yesterday by large force OF rebels. Alter
four hours fighting the rebels retired
leaving several hundred killed and wounded
on the field On the British side Colonel
Tap and FIVE Egyptians were killed and
fourteen wounded. The British gunbosts
Dolphin and Aibacore. assisted the garri-
son and poured a deadly fire on the re.
treating rebels
RoNE, March 5-Premier Crispi has sent
telegram to Count Menambre, the Italian
Ambassador at Paris. instructing him to
demand Of the French Government the
punishment Of fifteen French soldiers who
stopped some Italian railway officials at
4odane and by threatening them with
paYonets, foFced them to kneel before
them.
LONDON. March AT Liverpool last
plight Lord Lathom publicly presented to
Nine. Marie Roze, the prima donna, a tiara
Of diamonds as . birthday gift. The Jew
els had been purchased with funds SUB.
Scribed by citisens of Liverpool The
Queen sent her congratulations to Nine.
Roze. Mr. James Russell Lowell and Mr..
Russell, the United States Coasul at Liver
pool were present
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-03-07

Lana oiiice 1T Larned, kaHs, Feb. N. Isss
Notice y hereby given that the rollow,,.-
iaGcu setier nus hicd notice of her i'm fe ntiss,,
TO make iina proof in support az bar ILL.,,
and that said proof viii be made before ths,
Hed;n;aa' liz, VI barcer county. Kansas at
M M,:ne bodRe, Kansas, on April TO- 1888 VIZ.
ehfohne DARK ., D. $. No. l4sc4 for tho s,v ~ I;
n- sb q OF ns, sec y, twp "a. ranxo Is.
, Sne nanes the following witnesses 90 prove.
ncr continuous residence upon ana c,,i,;,spatI1.
OF said baud. aisi '' ''iuFaeioh
Ben; Z, o'Scal o. P. Norris. Of .Etpa. KAN
Lodge Kansas. - D'suicino
~ % w. II. BRowNLEE. Register
Lana ohice at Larned knns. Feb. ii Isss
,a ~, tSe - hereDy Niyen that the following
nhhed settler has flcd notice of hfs intantfns,
20 lNase bnal proof in support OF his Claim
s s,i'i tnat said proof viii be made before the
Kansas, at Medicine Lodge Kansas ~, AMI
~ 1885, viz Charles i. Edwards 81 n e.
lbs, Tor tho 4 NV Il sect. 20. twp 80 south.
tie names the following witnesses to prove
m. ms CONTINUOUS residence upon and cuitiva-
tltn on said land, viz:
Ira u. Aaxson John Sismata E, 6 r,,.hs.
"; rnrclral, u White, all OF Lodi barber
county on Kansas.
Land Office at Larned. Kan. Feb. IS 1879
Notlce - hereby given mat the following
named settler has flee notice OF his intentf,sr,
AID INK n una proot q support OF his clain-
PROBATE Judge Of Barrier county. Kansas ar
w yss1as,ms Lodge. Kansas on Aprls 20 1855 viz
- - - ovDlniuL " ~. ,. no. 1914. for the
s sec & nv sec q and Is ne \, NV a s-e1x
sec %. twp ;1 south, a range II west
ne names the following witnesses to prove
OF said land. viz.
:, larson Mex eever. 4. Kssterke. John Fowler.
=. Arnhoiz all OF Medicine Lodge. Kansas.
~ - w IL. BRoT.LE Register.
Land Oiice at farned. kans.. feb N. 1888.
Notice - hereby given that the following
NAMED settler has fled notice of his intention
70 make nnal proof IN support of his claim,
ana that said proof viii be made before the
clerk Of the district court of Harler county,
8. 1883. VIZ; Mark Hunt, q, ID s iilsg for fhe
range IA west. 3
nc names the following witnesses to prove
OF said anu Wig: - $3.50
- = AafEowiiz. Nor. WeiabpTger. Ella Leith.
spencer Purciful. A. u. Wii.Iati5sS &; AZ I e. s
t' Allie Dunbar, all Of Sexton. barber eeu,ls
80 ". 3. BRowSIxr. Registes<
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-03-07

Larry Peace, an intelligent colored
man living on Coal creek, has given the
Independence Tribune some facts re-
garding cotton cultivation. Last season
ne erected n cotton gin, but owing to
insufficient power, worked to a disad-
vantage. However he ginhed for him
self and other parties thirty-one bales
of good cotton, and has two bales yet
to gin. The cotton grown i'm this coun-
ty Is OF good quality and sells readily i'm
st. Louis at from to % cents, and
what he ginned brought ms patrons
81 400 in cash. They have found cot
ton more profitable than corn and will
increase the acreage next year.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-03-07

The wind and rain storm OF last
Thursday was very severe at Kingman
and Newton. At the latter place a
number of houses were blown down.
church steeples demolished, school
houses unroOfed and several persons
injured. One man was killed at the
carriage factory. At Kingman consid.
cradle damage was done.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-03-07
wAsHINoroN NorEs.

The Secretary of the Interior has reor-
ganiked the force OF his immediate ofiice
employed on land appeal cases, with ayiew
TO greater efficiency. The Office 10 ct pres
ent 1900 cases behind.
TUE win OF the late w. w. Corcoran, OF
Washington. was offered for probate on the
9Th The greater portion OF the estate,
which is valued al 1900. 600, is bequeathed
10 his tbree grssudchiidrcn-Georg p.
Louise IL. and William o. Eust;s=-to be
held IN trust for them for ten years.
The reduction in the public debt during
February amounted to t1,765 $50 and since
June 80, or the first seven months Of the
HRpront iscal year. aggregates s58.D7&622
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-03-07

The Wichita board of trade will
formally take possession of its beauti-
full home next Tuesday, March 18th, at
which time banquet will be served
with appropriate toasts and responses.
The INDEX acknowledges the receipt
of an invitation TO be present.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-03-07

The excellent tariff picture, in this
issue Of the INDEX, was prepared ex-
pressly for The Farmers Voice, an
excellent publication of Chicago, Ill.
Wereproduce the picture with the CON
sent of that publication.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-03-07

Land Office at Larned, Kans, Feb. ls, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the following.
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
ana tnat said proof Will be made before the
clerk of the district court OF Barber county,
April Il; 1853. .yigi Anton Gehrnan, o. ID. s.
40. i4,25, ior the u s-w u section 10, twp 81
south, of range IL west
He names the following witnesses to prove
of said land. viz:
L. H. Robertson, of Deerhesd. Kansas: J. w.
Platt Robert Tannehell, of Evansville, Kan
sas; 10. Houston.of Ktna, Kansas ~
Al ~ w. r. BROwNLrg. heRfster.
Land Office at Larned., kans., Feb. Is, 1883.
Notice fig hereby given that the following
nslucf. sstg'cf has fled notice CT his Intention
- . eke final proof in support of his claim
and that said proof will be maa.e before ss,es
probate judge of Barber county. gsisas. at
Viz: John Wilson o y S5 issss for S1st the
n-w /, NV = So a sec II. and ne 4 Sc Il sec
Is: twp - sontli. range Is west.
M names the following witnesses to prove
MS CONTINUOUS residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz: 'V4
VIM W seymore y. X. Brice, George Gar
ten, j. X. Lita, ail of Deerhead, Kansas
II ~ w. r. BROWNIES, Register.
Land Office at harmed, Kans. Feb. ~, 1883.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has flied notice OF hts Intention
TO make final proof In support Of his pre-
cmption claim. ard that said proof wifi he
made before the probate Judge OF Barber
county. Kansas, at Medicine Lodge. Kansas
on April.1, ISIS, viz: John v. Bloom. o. ID.
No l45a5. for the NV re 4, s a sc 4 -, 4
sud ne 4 ne 4 sec IL, twp 81 se9ta. OF range
He names the ft...ew,ag witnesses to prove
OF sass: irIid Wiz - e''""
jared hoag- y. B. Graves. j. C. Garten. W.
IL. Hayes all OF Medicine Lodge Kansas
y a w. X. BRowNLEF, Register.
Land ohce at Larned. Ksns. Feb Is, 1893.
EOijcc Is hereby given that the following
named settler hez 1Ied notice Of his iutenft.s,,
to make firal proof in support of hia claim
ana That said proof will be made before the
nreua:e Judge OF Barber county Kansas. at
dedictnc Lodge, KafIeas. on April 81 lfas WIS
William w Seymour, o D. s. No 14SS.. for tae
= sc \, and NV \ SIC \, and ne L s-w
So. 9 twp y south. range 10 west
He names the following witnesses TO prove
mis- ontnuous residence upon and cul tivatiol
IT said land. viz:
John wilson. Al. X Brice, George cartfn.
J. Istz, allof Deerhead. Kansas.
H4e WsR HHowEIEE, Register.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-03-07

When il is known that this govern
ment has paid out 1888 100000 for PEN
sions since the close OF the war, is there
any wonder that the masses want to
call haltY
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-03-07

II. b. Murdoch returned to EldCradO.
last week. With the aid of compound
spectacles he is able TO recognize friends
and get about the streets. lie has hopes
that he will soon be able to read.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-03-07

II the Rock Island railroad wants to
come 10 Medicine Lodge, as is intima-
ted in an article copied in another col
umn, we can gaaraBtee il the hearty
cooperation OF our people Ia getting
here and, besides, we can point il ont
q practicable and easy outlet from Med
icine Lodge southwest. We have had
asurvey made by competent engineers,
and profile OF theiE york is now in
existence.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-03-07

The crown prince Of Germany cannot
live long. Even his physicians have
given him mp, and he knows that his
end rs near.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-03-07

The cases against Mrs. Emma Malloy,
charged with completely in the murder
of Mrs. Graham, near Springfield, Mo-,
have been dismissed.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-03-07

Pratt Centre was voted the perman-
ent Sunty seat of Pratt county last
Wednesday, the majority in its favor,
over Iuka. being about 100.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-03-07

Meade Center has ordered seven car
loads of seeds for the farmers of that
county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-03-07
DR.. Y A N IT,

Lsnd oiilee AZ Larncd. KAN, FEB %, 1854
Notice is hereby given thar the following
named settler has flied notice of his iutcufior
TO make hnal proof 10 support of his claim
aud that said proof will be made before the
Kansas. at Medicine Lodge. Kaasas, on April
~ !esS viy: ft3sk &. Hayes, o. ID. g. No
la5si. tsf toe q sc \ sec 81 twp % soeth, %
range II wcst.
he names the following Witnesses to prove
his continuous residences uposi and cultivation
of said land, viz.
William Thomas A. s. Bpvans. John Swce
ney, W }. Cleek all Of Medicine Lodge. Bar
Der county, Kansas.
y q ", 4. BnowsLEE, Register.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-03-07

1t is said that Col. James Hallowcll
would like to be attorney general Of
Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-03-07

Mr.. Powderly has issued "A public call
for knights Of labor to aid the striking
mifrers in the Lehigh valley.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-03-07

Shannon 4 Shannon have an abund-
ance Of money to loan on land. 80
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-05
In The SUPERIOR COURT.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN AND FOR
. the County of Los Angeles. john
]. Newton, Defendant. Action brought
in the Superior Court of the State
of California, in and for the County of Los
Angeles, and the complaint filed in said
County of Los Angeles in the office of the
Clerk of said Superior Court.
The people of the State of California send
greeting to: Mary j. Newton, Defendant
You are hereby rexuired to appear in an
sctiOn brought against you by the above
named Plaintiff, in the Superior Court of
the State of California, in and for the County
OF Los Angeles, and to answer the COM
plant filed therein, within ten days (exclu-
sive of the day of service,) after the service
this County; or, If served elsewhere, within
thirty days, or judgment by default will be
taken against you according to the prayer
of said complaint. The said action is
brought to obtain the judgment of said
Court that the bonds of matrimony be
tween said plaintiff and said Defendant be
dissolved, becau said Defendant has will
fully deserted said Plaintiff, and for cost
particulars. And you are hereby notified
that # you fail to appear and answer said
complaint as above required, the said Plain
tiff will apply to said Court for the relief
demanded in said complaint
Given under my hand and the Seal of
the Superior Court of the State of Califor-
mia, in and for the County of Los Angeles,
this 9Th day of January in the year of our
LORD one thousand eight hundred and
CHAS. H. DUNSMOOR, Clerk.
SEAL.] By F. B. TANNING, Deputy.
G. GORDON ADAM, Attorney for Plain
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-05

CTATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF
y Los Angeles, IS. We, the undersigned,
do hereby certify that we are partners,
transactiDg business in this State, at the
city and county of Los Angeles, under the
firm name and style of "Marb Bluff Lime
Co..; that the names in full OF all the mem
bers OF such partnership are Charles Dill
man, g. J. .Brodesser and Martin FrOmme and
taht the places of our respective residences
are set opposite our respective names hereto
subscribed. In witness whereof We have
hereuntO set our hands, this 11th day Of
February, 1888.
Chas DiHman, Los Angeles, "a Regent St.
NJ. FrOmme, Cajon Pass, S. B. Co., Cal.
G. ]. Bro lesser, Pasadena, Cal.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
County of Los Angeles. ss
On this 18th day of February in the year
one thousand eight hundred and eighty
eight. before me, N. Lndenfeld, Notary
Public in and for said county OF Los An.
geles, State of California, residing therein,
duly commissioned and sworn, personally
appeared Chas. Dillman, G J. Brodesser
and NJ. FrOmme, known to me to be the
same persons described in and whose names
are subscribed to the within instrument,
and acknowledged to me thar they executed
the same.
In witness whereof have hereunfo set
mv hand and affixed my oficial seal, the
day ana year Arst above WI ten.
feb1b SQt Notary Public.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-05
To Bridge Builders,

GAN GABRIEL VALLEY RAPID TRAN
y sit Railway-Blds will be received fol
the construction of 3 iron bridges, 800 feel
Of iron trestlework, and about 5000 feet Of
geles. Bidders to furnish plans for iror
bridges. All bids for the wooden trestle
work will be opened at the regular meeting
of the Directors on Saturday, March 10th
and all bids for the iron work at the regula
meeting of the Directors first Tuesday IL
April. Profiles and general specification
can be seen at the office of the Company
Rooms So and 81, Baker Block, Los An
geles. JNo. H. QUINTON,
March 1st, 1883. Chief Engineer.