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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-05-23
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Tho split in the ranks of the Indiana
Democracy calls up some thoughts that it
might be unwisc silently TO dismiss. When
the campaign of 1854 was still in the future
there was one Western man upon whom the
gaze of the Nation was attentively fixed.
That man was Senator Mcdonald. Cleve-
land had not then developed the great
strength that afterward carried him to the
curule chair 1t was said on all sides that
Mcdonald was the wise, pure self-abnegat-
ing patriot who should be brought forth like
Cincinnatus from a conterted private life TO
save his country from the ills that sur
rounded her. To Chicago there came full
delegation of Indianians led by Hendricks,
himself no mean figure in the eyes of men,
and this delegation demanded the nominal
ton of Mcdonald. The result of that con-
vention, the outburst for Thurman, tho
selection of Cleveland and the consumption
Of Hendricks for the Vice Presidency are on
record. Men reasoned among themselves
and asked why Mcdonald had not persisted
in the minds of the delegates, when the
defeated candidate not only held his peace
but pushed at the rivals chariot There
was no small admiration Of Mcdonald. He
was not man TO be forgotten. Yet, why
was he forgottenl
II there be greater wisdom in human
events than in mems desires, the fact would
seem to have an exemplihcation in Nc
Donald's outcry against the fate that has
put him once moro in eclipse In mo-
ment OF evaporation has not the Indianian,
who was held to be altruist, statesman,
patriot-has he not flung on the cloak IN
which he stallkcd before the view Of the
common men, and shown also his common
clayi Has not the grim logic Of the years
disclosed in 1883 tho unthinking wisdom Of
the assemblage Of 1884, where a sacred
charter was given. not TO a stewart whose
thought was OF self rather than OF duty,
but 70 a more sturdy and vigorous nature
whose eye was on the future Of the Nation
and whose heart resented the wrongs of the
past--Chieago Lsrald-
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-05-23
Carnot,s Famous Grandfather.

In September, 1871, the famous grand
father of the present President of the
French Republic suddenly made his appear
ance in Switzerland as a fugitive. The
Landvogt of Berne, in the Vaud, Victor Won
Bonstetten, gave a magnificent ball in the
castle of Nyon, at which were present sew
eral French emigrants, among them Nine
dc Stael. When the gayety was at the high
est the guests We're astonished 10 see a lean,
hungry-loolKing man, with dirty face, clothed
in rags, down-trodden shoes and evidently
worn out and i'll, appear in their midst.
Herr Won Bonstetten ordered his servants
to eject him, but the man slowly dragged
his way TO the host and exclaimed: "Sir, /
am dying of hunger; 1 have come to beg you
for shelter. 1 am Caraotr' A change of
clothing and supper were given him, and
the next day he received money and pass
port from the High and Mighty Lords of
Berne" to continue his journey. Some
years later, when Carnot was Minister of
War under the First Consul, he learned that
Victor Won Bonstetten had been banished
from Berne. He invited his old benefactor
to Paris, where the Swiss exile enjoyed the
hospitality of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-05-23
SLEEPING IN A coEElN.
PeacsfuI Dreams and quiet Rest Secured
In q Casket.

A man who viii choose a coffin for q
couch may justly lay claim to the badge of
eccentricity. Frankfort, says the Philadel-
phia Record. possesses such man, and his
coffin Is kept IN the loft over the undertake
ing establishment of E II. Allen on one of
the principal streets of that suburb. The
coffin is of extra large size, and is only one
of many similar furnishings which are
stored in the undertaker's loft The man,
who nightly sleeps in this strange bed is
familiarity known to the people of the vicin-
ity as Bob. He isa beneficiary upon the un-
dertaker's charity. and has for years done
odd jobs around the place for his board. He
has occupied this cohin ever since he came
to Ar. Aliens, except when his asthma has
compelled him to sit up all night. Bob Is
quaint little man of about fifty-three years,
with piercing black eyes and curling black
hair, now fast turning gray. He comes of
one Of Frankford's first families. His IA
Their was once the leading Democratic poll
ucian Of the town and an extensive builder
He built all the original buildings at Frank
ford Arsenal more than half a century ago
he gave all his children, Robert included,
a liberal education and brought them up
in luxury. The undertaker's shop is
what was once the stable-altered
now-of Roberts father, and part of
the very loft in which he now makes
his bed was in his boyhood his pigeon
house. A romance of love twines around
the life of this odd little man, with his
stopped shoulders and peculiar ways His
lady love died many years ago, and poor
Bob often yet repeats, half audibly, some of
the sonnets of which she was so fond. 1t is
thought that Bob never fully recovered from
the blow caused by her death, and the work.
shop of the undertaken has numerous
acrostics and poems of Bob's composition
stuck up around it's walls. The man is a
mathematician Of some pretensions and a
fine penman. Mr.. Allen has known Bob
from boyhood and INDUCES his whims.
visitor &c Mr. Aliens shop one night
found that gentleman seated in his office.
"Come with me-" said he, taking up Ian
lern and leading the way upstairs, and
will show you Bob; he is in bed now" Fol-
lowing Mr.. Allen up the steps leading to
the loft the light exposed to the visitor long
rows of collins ranged around the room.
One of extra large size lay upon the floor,
and from within it came deep, labored
wheeling. The lid was well drawn up, and
nothing inside could be seen. "Hello, Bob,
are you inl' said the undertaken and the
lid began to slide slowly downward with a
crealing sound. A head poked up, and
then man sat upright. 1t was Bob. He
answered: Eyes; what do you wants -
and then, seeing visitor, sank back again
and drew the lid over him. "Bob's got it a
little bad tonight said Mr.. Allen, abiding
to his asthma, and he pulled down the trap
leading to the loft and left Bob to enjoy his
sleep till morning.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-05-23
Gum-Cb.v;n, S,.,.s,,,o,,

Gum-chewing is becoming almost as COM
mon among Congressman as it is among
high-school girls, says the Chicago T5i6u1ae's
correspondent. Scores of members have
acquired the habit sinceit was introduced
by new Congressman from the West He
started the custom by inviting his col
leagues out to take some chewing gum.
This was novel proceeding to the old
timers who were accustomed to get some
thing more exhilarating than chewing-gum
when a fellow momber offered TO stand
treat, and they fell into it because of the
novelty. They spread it among their
friends, and the man who keeps little
stand near the main entrance to the House
floor Is doing thriving business. 1t is no
uncommon thing to see member take four
of his colleagues to this stand, buy five
sticks Of gum for five cents, and distribute
them around. Then the entire party stand
around chewing with as much enthusiasm
as the schoolgirls. Some of the Congress
men are getting to be as particular in their
choice of chewing gum as in the choice of
their cigars
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-05-23
CONTENT.


In his garden no wandered about all day,
And watched the flowers about him blow;
His heart was as light rs the heart Of Jay,
For only white clouds did his vision know.
He trimmed his rosos and read his book
And sang In his bower OF breeze ana scent
To the BIRDS as his lingering steps he tooks
"God pity the man who's not contentr'
His ncighbor 10 commerce was strongly wed
lie would talk OF nothing NJ all but trade;
Though weary az night when he laid his head
on the pillow, for morning he ached and
prayed.
lie was busior far than the busy bee"
a. for millions ana millions Of gold he tried.
And ne sang, Ia his restless activity:
"GOd pity the man who's satisnedr'
They both are gone, and they're both forgot
The happy dreamer. the man OF trade
Each ono was satisfied with his lot
And each at tho others content dismayed
And fancy sim hear their voices blent
Como In through the window, open wide:
" God pity tho man who's not contentr'
God pity the man who satisnedm
r. a. MuaklfFick. 81 HlrDcr's WSekiy.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-05-23
Gold-Mounted Carriers.
Carriers with solid gold mountings repre-
senting various insects, with eyes of rubies,
diamonds, or emeraldss are the latest fad

Carriers with solid gold mountings repre-
senting various insects, with eyes of rubies,
diamonds, or emeralds, are the latest fad.
why Ee Won't Run.
Senator Cullom has reputation, which
is not by any means confined to his own
State, as an exceedingly long-headed poll
tlcian-a man who rarely makes a mistake
in casting the political horoscope. That he
has never yet been defeated as candidate
for any Office to which he publicly aspired
is, says the Chicago Neiss, to be set down to
his shrewdness in reckoning the probabili-
ties Of success
Therefore, when he deliberately and
formally announces that he is not a can
didate for the Republican Presidential nom
nation. two things are reasonably certain |:
First, that, after a careful study of the
situation, he finds the chances strongly
against his being able to secure such nom
nation; and, second, that the Republican
nomination is by no means equivalent TO
election.
Reading between the lines Of his decline
ton it is easy to see that Cullom fears
Blame win be tho nominee of the party,
and his fear dictates his recognition Of
the fact which " can not be diguised that
the Democracy VIII enter upon tho contest
certain Of the electoral votes.f' not only of
the :" solid SOUTH but Of enough Of the
Northern States to secure Mr.. Cleveland S
reelection.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-05-23
A yvoman,. snitrfnl smile.

A very mature bride and her immature
consort, while on their wedding trip, 50 the
story goes, annoyed the rest of the passen-
gers In the cars by the effusiveness OF their
devotion TO each other Besides this, the
happy couple kept their window open good
deal, TO the discomfort OF their fellow-trav-
elers At last lady who sat behind them
only woman could have cut so unerrlngly
soul-leaned over and said with the avest
smile; Madam, win You kindly request
your son 10 close the Window fear l am
taking cold.r The window came down, and
% did the spirits Of the bride,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-05-23
Treasurer's Notice,
-OF-
Unredeemed Lands and Lots,
SUBJECT TO TAx-DEED.
STATE OF KANSAS. I
RAnnEn Eanrr.r-rU ~

STATE OF KANSAS.
BARBER COUNTY.
Treasurer's Office, at Medicine Lodge, in said
County.
NOTICE is hereby gwen TO all persons inter
IN ested, that at the Tax Sale of Real Estate
held at the Treasurer's Once, in Barber Coun-
~. Kansas, commencing on the Third day OF
September, A. D., 1sS5. aud held and continued
ffoIn day 70 day during said month of Septem-
Der. the following described lands, city and
town lots were sold for the urpaid taxes duly
levied thereon for the year 1884. and for the
lawful charges and interest thereon reckoned
To the First day of September, 1859 And each
and every tract lot and parcel of said real es-
day of October. A. D., 1883. unIess redeemed
prior to that day. by payment of the amount
required for redemption. stated in the follow
ing list And any tract or lot not so redeemed
VIII. on said day, be conveyed TO the purchaser
thereof, Mt said tax-sale, or 70 his assigns:
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-05-23

0ppD Sea Wonders exist I'm thousands Of
llr,hT forms, hut are surpassed by the mar
ye.s 81 invention. Those who are IN
need of profitable work that can be done white
living at home should at once send their ad-
dress to Hallett & Co. Portland. Maine, and
receive free.fuil information lfew either sex.
of all ages. can earn from - to So per day and
upward, wherever they live. You are started
free: capital not required. Some have made
over so in SINCE day At this work. Allsucceed
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-05-23
A Aroravian Freak.

Another edition of the Siamese twins has
just seen the light of the world. The wife
of a poor workman at Misslitz, in Moravia,
was delivered of triplets, two of the babies
grown together by the ribs and having a
common breast bone. The rest of the two
bodies is perfectly developed in every part.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-05-23
STRANGE ADVENTURE.
A Man Comes Near Being Boiled to Dealt,
I'm Eath-Tub.

n man Comes Near Being Boiled to Death
I'm Bath-Tub.
had been suffering for some time"
said the narrator of the story to a Chicago
-Ne'cs reporter, from sort Of nervous OK
haustion, which, without greatly reducing
my bodily strength, left me in a state of
paralysis OF the will and extreme and con-
slant WEAKNESS. One day | had got into
the bath-tub and had sunk into q sort Of
agreeable stupor, allowing the hot water
10 run slowly, raising the temperature mo-
ment by moment and all the time adding
to the sense of dun, physical delight that
was IN. had not slept for more than for
weight hours, and, as you may imagine,
this condition Of delicious repose soon had
us natural effect in putting me 70 sleep.
And the hot water was slowly and stead
lily running all the time. I shall never
know how long / slept; It may have been
no more than two minutes, but il seemed
TO me when finally woke, with n fearful
sense that was being boiled alive, that I
must have been asleep an hour. and that
during that time the temperature of the wa
ter had risen to at least the boiling-point.
knew perfectly well that / was being
slowly boiled 10 death, and perhaps not so
very slowly, either. Ny first impulse was
70 cry for help Iopcncd my lips 70 shrek,
out my voice seemed as IL paralyzed in nv
throat could not utter a single soundl
What was 70 dot / could sec tho boiling
water slowly, noiselessly, pouring In Ny
agony was becoming most intense. Myhcad
was on fire, my senses rceled, my memory
set up frightful dance Of torturing rem
inisconcc; 1 felt even certain pleasure
when became aware that 1 was fainting;
then L would be all over
But suddenly my sinking senses seemed
10 rally. opened my eyes again and all ut
once this thought came into my head:
Why not set out Of tho tubi'
81 had not thought of that before 1
sprang up with n mighty bound and landed
on my feet in tho middle Of the room. Tho
steam fairly driftcd in clouds from the
surface OF tho water in the bath-tub. Sick
and faint as was, could not restrain my
sell from laughing one long, maniacal
laugh. And assure yau, my dear boy. you
are tho first man to whom / ever related
this incident since its occurrcnco.r
Philadelphia Tina. The election OF a
solid Indiana delegation to Chicago, favor
able TO General Harrison for President,
bowls Judge Gresham out Of tho Presi-
DENTAL raca Harrison viii not be nomi-
mated, but he win never assent to the
nomination Of Gresham, and that ends
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-05-23

Springfield Repisbsiean: What have the
Republican party leaders, who have SO far
spoken, had to offer in the way OF a plat
formi in regard TO the reduction Of the surplus
and extension Of our commercei Is It not a
yurv rotten aud aged atari
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-05-23
Frosh cure for stnmmnrInr

For the benefit of those who are getting
tired Of "Truly rural " as a cure for STAN
mering, the following is respectfully sub
mitted: Pronounce rapidly, " She sells sea
Rhclls: ahnI ahe sell sen shellsln
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-05-23
Washington Avenue, East.
Washington Avenue, West.
Oliver Nichols ..
Cook, Standiford IL Co.'S. Revised Az
Friedley's Revised Addition

G A Sanderson, Commencing 2lO feet
OF INV corner s-w or ne or of
sec E-32-l2, thence east 40 feet:
thence south 1893 feet; thence
north l9S feet, to place of begin'g III
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-08
West Virginia Democrats.

The Democrats of West Virginia in
this city held temporary meeting
last night at the Virginia House,
corner Eighth and E streets north
west, with the view of permanently
organizing West Virginia Demo
cratic Club. Ex-Rcpresentative Eus-
tace Gibson. of West Virginia, was
elected temporary chairman, and w.
w. Trail temporary secretary Mr.
Gibson delivered avery neat and able
address, in which he Endorsed the
Administration and the Presidents
message, and wished the club sue
cess. A committee on arrangements,
consisting of Aessrs. Busey, Furt-
ney, Cassell and Rust, were appoint
ed to secure hall, and a committee,
including Messrs. Loman, Armstrong
Mrion, Eichelhcrger and Hutchins
will ask the Representatives in Con-
gress from West Virginia to be pres
ent to address the club at the next
meeting on the 1st of May.
Doct 1ToI-H CS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-08
MISCELLANEOUS.
Havoc. Wrought by Cigarette
Smoking.

The petition presented in the SEN
ate to-day of clergymen, public
school teachers and physicians to
prohibit the sale in this District OF
cigarettes or tobacco in any form to
minors undef sixteen years OF age Is
worthy. of the most serious considera-
ton. The abomnible and destructive
practice of cigarette smoking has SO
spread in this city that it is rare to
find q boy ten years of age who is not
addicted to it. Senator Stewart did
not use language too strong when he
said the use of cigarettes was de-
stroying the rising generation. Inc
yillainous character of the material
used in the manufacture of cheap
cigarettes is destructive to both body
and mind. There are numerous
cases in Washington where dis
tressed parents have been compelled
to put their boys in asylums for treat
ment on account of the condition to
to which cigarette smoking has
brought them.
Washington Cor. Bali. Sun.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-08

No s has Pullman Buffet Sleeper Now
York to Chattanooga. without change, via
Harrisburg, Hagerstown and Rcanokes also
has connection a. HageFstown with fast mail
from Baltimore.
No. has through connection from PhiladelJ
phia via Harrisburg and c. V. Railroad, ard
from Baltimore via W. NJ r. r Daily exs
CONNECTIONS.
At Hagerstown. Nd with the Western MAG
ryIand RaiIroad to aud from Baltimore. Fre',-
-eriek, EmmittsGurS. Gettysburg, Penmarf
wayneSboro. Pa and points on the Western
MaTVlHnd Rnilruud and branches.
With the Cumberland Valley railroad 70 and
from Harrisburg. CaFlislc, Shipptnshbfg,
ChambersbuTs. MerecrsEurg, Martinshurg,
and points on the Cumberland Valley Railroad
and bFances.
ALSO TO aud from Pittsbnrg nIid the West
aud Northwest. and Boston, New York, Phila|
tclplia and IhO North and East.
AT Shenandoah junction, W. Va. with
main line of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad 10
aud from the West T..
No makes close connection mt Wnynes 6oro
Junction with C. &c o. Ry- East and West
bound trains -- -.r.t.
Richmond and Allegheny Railroad.
Al Buchanan with Mnin LiLc OF Richmond
md Allegheny RailInHd.
Al Roanoke with Norfolk and Western
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
At Bnyrr. for Wildwood and Winchester, Va.
Ar 1rroutville. for Eincgktlc. .#r-t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-08

At Bnyrr. for Wildwood and Winchester, Va
AT TroutvIlle for Fneastlc. .Is1. =
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-08

Additional mixed trains Sonthwarn pass
CIarlcstowI1 ut ?. II a. NJ. ana S.S5 A, NJ; ar
rive at ilIauisonbnrg at $40 4. III. and 5'5s
~ SI' WESTWARD.
Fast Limited Express daily, for e chicago ana
Pittshures- leaves Baltimore Mt 1000 A. NJ
Washington 1885 A. VI. Arrives at Chicago
8. S. A: NJ PittSLnrg ESQ z. NJ.
Express daily for Cincinnati and ST. Louis
leaves Baltimore nj 90 L. NJ. Washington 5 90
p. ~. and Harpers Ferry at lbs I. NJ. ar
rfves. at Cincinnati at $50 A. NJ, and St Louis
Night Express daily for St. Lonis and Chi
cagt, leaves baltimore at S. 50 p. NJ. Washing
ton 8. 10 r. ", and Harper's Ferry IL. r NJ;
Arrives AT Cincinnati 50 p NJ, St Louis 1So
A. NJ, Chicago $40 \, Nj
Night Express daily for Pittshnry leaves Bal Sa
and Harper,s Ferry W 1913 p. ~ Arrives at
PiltsbuTt. $50 a NJ
For tickets and further information apply TO
b & O. Agents or TO b. +. BoSp. Pass. Agent.
Baitimorc. O. E. DuDRow, Travelling Pies
Agent, StRunton, Va, -rt..
b. Is q. palace sleeping cars are run through
to Ginclnnati st. L0nis, Chicago and PittsbnFg
'''' /. NJ. COLE, Gent Ticket Agt.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-08

UnsL Post 1nriI 9
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-08

Every Death Claim Inns been promptly settled
without delay, litigation, oEcomproniiscin any
case. 800. .--I-.t u - .l.- 7
Attention is directed to the SENr-ESDo'S-
MENT PoLIcY issued by this Company, which
combines u Life Policy for the protection of
the children when they are young with un in
vcstment to he paid 10 thu persOn. whose life
is insured at the end of given number of years.
This plan is offered rs providing. upon Pecn-
linrly advantageous terms, the most valuable
features of life insurance. E,,. ..-... mo .
The Policies are made for limited tern, of
years.-I5, 20 or 25.-and ut the end of TINT
term, if death has not occurred, there Is paid
all Endowment. II sum equal to onc5half the
face of the policy
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-08

Read few of our Testimonials. Also many
others on file at our Office:
DANIEL HEFLEBowRR SAYS: have tested
the light Suniish Pillow that L purchased
of YOU and find it up 10 MI the requirements;
Iipht in draft, easily adjusted. and the only
pillow, + ever saw that will follow equally Us
well two or three horses. want no more casts
plowss :, ,,,,.. a.,
proyed two or thrce-horse Suntish Plow
rot of you ION trial) this Spring proves to be
satlal to ali you claim for II. and more i
piowed piece OF new ground with three horses
,hichcd to 1t, that were altogether too fast bnt
it was equal to it, and came out with colors
flying.
pleasure iiiSsaying TINT the New Pillow, Pur-
chased of you this Spring. gave entire satlstac-
ton. The peculiar duality OF the soil which Il
have TO plowmakes it necessary to have moth
ing but the very best pillow to do the work
r. E.. BOYD. of KablctOwn, says: l viii
say in regard to your New Plow that it is the
best i have ever uscd-works easy to both man
aud horses. and is just what yOu want for hnrd
ground and is the cheapest to keep iiI order
JOSEPH L. EfcHELDERGER SAYS: Received
your .uote the other day: and say in re-
gard 10 tle Plow that 1t is all that could lie de-
Sired; light of draft and does its work well.
and Is in my judgement much better FLOW
than any of those light Plows from the North
and West that are shipped here by the car
load. Farmers had better spend their money
at home and encourage home manufacturers
\ G. w. SNYDER. Middleway, says: l like your
Pillow both for two or three horses. and have
never seen any better. 1t can be Kept in order
with less expense than any have ever nsed
It cuts the ground off before it turns IL. there
nv milking Il level surface below There Is
where IL, beats either Flows.
RuDoLPH RAu. Of Bolivar says: am