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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-10-28
w. III. HARMON & CO.
A Few Questions.

ED.INDEX: Some time ago J.W. Dob
son saw tit to assail me on the streets
of Medicine Lodge, and in language
not very mplimentary, severely criti-
cised me for statements made regard
ing his official character. Now, prior to
that time l had said very little about his
official character, but he then and there
| challenged his record, and although l
have been very busy, have taken time
to look up just very small part of his
record, and the following are a few of
the items l would like to have explain
ed:
Why were the warrants which were
placed in his hands at o'clock a. m.
on the 18th of July, not served until 5
p. M, and how did r. a. Cameron get
the information necessary to send those
kilograms? How does J. w. Dobson
make 90 miles to KiOwa and back the
same day? How does he manage to ac-
tually travel 100 miles in a day? How
does he draw mileage for 1923 miles in a
jury venre. wnen the necessary mileage
is only about go miles?
When he has answered the above sat
isfactorily, we may have other ques-
| tions. Bear in mind also that none of
che above mileage is on railroad.
Respectfully. ALLEN E. HERR.
Orange Blossoms.
Married, at the Christian parsonage.
in this city, Wednesday, October 2lst.
at 1870 p. M, by Elder ]. E. Nicholson,
pastor of the Christian church. Mr.. a.
B. Wilkins and Miss Fannie Mills, both
of this city. The parsonage was taste
fully decorated with beautiful flowers,
the room darkened and lamps lighted.
In the north end of the room hung a
large marriage bell, beneath which the
handsome couple stood during the cere-
mony. There were but a few of the
intimate friends of the family present.
| and most OF them had only received
their invitations few hours before the
event transplred. Yet some valuable
presents were received, among which
we noticed cut-glass table set, of four
pieces, from Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Talla-
ferrO; cut glass water set, of four pieces.
from Mr.. and Mrs. Z. Youmans; hand
some parlor lamp, from Miss Celia
Mills; handsome rocking chair from
Mr.. and Mrs. J. 2. Hall, and a hand
some rocking chair from Mr.. and Mrs.
w. L. Rouse. There is not more pop-
ular couple in the city than Brough
Wilkins and Miss Fannie Mills. Ev-
erybody knows and respects them.
They have both lived here long time.
and have made friends by their midi
vidual merits. The groom is a thor
ough-gOing business man, honest, in
dustrious, steady and reliable; the bride
is deservedly one Of the most popular
ladies IN the county; pretty, amiable,
and well equipped with all the accom-.
plisbments that adorn her sex, she
speedily makes friends of all with
whom she comes in contact. After the
ceremony the couple took the 2:3O train.
for visit to relatives OF the groom, in
Cloud county, for few days. They
will make this city their future home.
and all who know them will join the
INDEX IN wishing them long and useful
lives, full of happiness and prosperity.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-10-28

APCTP NTO If you want a correct
ADO i hAO i % and complete abstract
the only complete set of Abstract Books in
Barber county.
The record-union., 1891-02-19
HOUSE BURNED.
The Firemen Have Difficulty in Reach
ing the Flames.

The Firemen Have Difficulty in Reach
ing the Flames.
The alarm of fire turned in from box
Al, shortly before O'Clock yesterday after
noon, was occasioned by blaze in a
clearinghouse on the north side of L
street. between Seventh and Eighth,
owned by Mrs. Hillebrand and rented by
Mrs. l. Shad. The house was almost
completely destroyed.
When the department arrived smoke
was rolling out of the windows, and the
tiremen could not ascertain where the
blaze was located. Two streams of water
We're turned on the building, but it was
FULLY half an hour before the smoke
cleared away so as to permit the fircmen
to do effective work.
But for the fact that the house adjoining
was of brick, it would have been badly
burned. AS it was, the flames shot
through an upper story window of the
damage had not parties discovered it and
informed Chief Guthrie, who directed a
line of hose to be taken into the house.
1t is thought that the fire originated in
the rear of Mrs. Shad's house, and was
caused by some coal oil being ignited.
Chief Guthrie states that it was one OF
the worst ''blind" fires he ever had to con-
tend with. He says there was considera-
BILE bedding and coal oil about the house,
and that was what caused so much smoke. !.
He says he had to crawl along the hall
way through the smoke ON his hands and
knees, and it was only by listening in
tently that he heard the fire cracking.
Mrs. Hillebrand, the owner of the
burned house, is in Seattle, and it is
thought the place was insured. The
building is an old one, the framework
being brought around Cape Horn in early
days,
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jurors, was interviewed at his residence
by a REcoRD-UNIoN reporter after the
court had adjourned.
How did we arrive at the
verdict?" said Mr.. MARITIME in an
swer to the reporters question.
We'll we did it under Judge
fendant the benefit of the doubt, as the
Judge said we were allowed to do under
the law. We only took up one theory,
and upon that we finally agreed. You
see the first question that presented itself
to us after we retired was Did the girl
steal anytbing-did she commit larceny? p
The Judge instructed us that in order to
convict we had to believe beyond
reasonable doubt that the girl not only
had the missing property in her pos
session, but that she had the intent
to steal them. We argued on that point
for hours, and could not agree. The
were found in the maids room and there
was no evidence to show that she ever
attempted to take any of them away
They were all there, and the trunk was
unlocked. Now, then, if the girl put
those things there, and she says she did
but by her mistress orders-Ciid she in
tend to steal them? Was the intent
there? That was what stumped US.
THE JUDGES INSTRUCTIONS.
courtroom," continued the juror, 1--WE
all listened particularly to what the
Judge had to say on that one point. He
very emphatically told us that we had to
be satisfied beyond all reasonable doubt
| that the girl intended to steal those ar
ticles. He told us that the girl might
have put the articles into her trunk inno-
Gently, but afterwards conceived the idea
to steal them, yet that would not be
larceny. When we went back to the jury
room, there was not one of us who
| was prepared to say positively that he
believed beyond all reasonable doubt
that the girl had the intent. One Of the
| jurors then reminded us of the inStruc-
| tionS of the court that the defendant was
to be given the benefit Of any reasonable
acquitted her. Now, | wish to add that
it is my honest belief that there was not
man on that jury but who believed
that Mr.. and Mrs. Gillig, Mrs. Crocker,
Miss Quinn, and all OF the witnesses
for the Prosecution swore to what they
| honestly believed to be the truth.
believe, and | am sure the others
do, too, that there was mis-
take all around about. the matter. I
think that if Mr.. and Mrs. Gillig were
themselves called upon to say under oath
that the girl intended to steal when
| she slowed those things away-that they
could look into her mind and say what
was there-I believe they would hesitate
as we did, and then the law on the rea-
| sonable doubt proposition would compel
| them to act as we did,
Owing TO the lateness of the hour, when
the interview with General MARITIME was
| concluded, the reporter did not see any of
| the other jurors.
The record-union., 1891-02-19
BRIEF NOTES.

The river receded to the seventeen foot
mark yesterday.
Henry Wittenbrock has applied to the
Superior Court for permission to withdraw
from the bond of L. S. Taylor, the Notary
Public.
The south-bound Oregon express and
the overland due here from the East this
morning We're reported ON time at the
railroad office last night.
Mrs. E. B. Crocker advertises for sale
this morning her residence on the south
west corner of Third and o streets, her
stable on the northeast corner of the same
streets, and all the horses, carriages and
fixtures therein. 1t is stated on authority
that Mrs. Crocker will leave the city at
once and take up her residence else
where for the future. This resolution ON
the part of Mrs. Crocker will be received
with surprise and regret by the entire
cOmmunlty.
The record-union., 1891-02-19
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

D. j. Simmons returned yesterday from his
Eastern trip.
Mrs. Senator f. r. Dray gave tea to num-
Der of her friends yesterday afternoon.
Miss Matte Masters, of Knights Landing is
visiting the Misses Damron, Of this city.
Professor Z. W. Runyon, of the California
College of Pharmacy, is visiting John c. Ing,
Jr., OF this city.
Mrs. ]. d. Hatch and two daughters re-
turned yesterday from visit TO the southern
portion of the State.
Miss Minnie Meyer, who has been making
an extended trip through the Eastern and
Southern States, returned home yesterday.
Ed. J. Smith, one of the Assistant Clerks at
the Assembly desk, was married at the Capt.
tai Hotel last evening TO Miss Fannie Ken
nedy, of Battle Mountain, Nev. Theceremony
was performed by Justice Devine.
]. II. Aldrich and wife, after an absence of
two years in Mexico, are here on an extended
visit, and are the guests of Mrs. P. Turner,
141S C street. Mr.. Aidrich is a well-known
railroad man, and formerly ran between this
city and Red Bluff, but he is now connected
with the International Railroad, Mexico.
The record-union., 1891-02-19
CONVICTED OF ROBBERY.

Frank Eycrdale VIII Have to Go to
the Penitentiary.
Frank Everdale was tried before Judge
Van Fleet and jury yesterday on a
charge of robbery.
Everdale was Jointly charged with
Samuel Edwards of having robbed Ed
ward Higgins Of Si5 in F'ront-street
saloon some time ago. Higgins was a
farm hand who was in town for ''time' -
He had fun enough until he foolishly
changed $50 gold piece. EverGale asked
permission Ito look at the change" and
that was the last Higgins ever saw of it.
The evidence against Everdale was very
strong, and the jury was not long in find
ing him guilty.
AS there was nothing to show that Ed
wards had any hand in the robbery the
charge against him was dismissed.
Everdale will be sentenced Friday.
The record-union., 1891-02-19
ROMANCE OF A WATCH.
How George Quinn Lost and Recovered
His Friends Time-Piece.
1t is Taken From B. T Schell, an Up
holsterer, While He is En-
joying Spree.

"Why did you throw your pants out
here in the doorway, George?" was
the question asked by the roommate of
George Quinn, one of the proprietors OF
the Crystal Palace Saloon, about o'clock
yesterday morning, as he entered his
room in the Clunie building.
The men roomed together, and Quinn
retired at about IL o'clock Tuesday night
He had in his possession an elegant gold
watch and chain and S35 in money, be-
longing to friend who had given it to
him for safe-keeping. His room mate
came in about two hours later and dis
covered the door wide open and Quinn's
pants lying near by on the floor. Quinn
was awakened, and upon examining his
clothes discovered that the watch, chain
and money were gone. His vest was also
missing. Dressing himself Immediately
he went to the police station, and re-
ported the matter to night jailer Stafford.
Yesterday morning Captain Lee de-
tailed officer Shook to inquire into the
case, and in the afternoon officer Franks
was also told to keep his eye open Tor the
missing property. The officers quietly
searched the Clunie building, but found
none OF the valuables described.
About ) O'Clock last evening Mrs. Nc
Gee, the landlady of the house, casually
remarked to Mrs. Lydell, one OF the
roomers, that a watch had been stolen,
and the latter began to reflect for mo-
ment.
why, wonder if it might not be the
one have in my room, which was given
me to-day" said she. Come in, and I'll
show it to YOU"
Mrs. McGee was shown the watch, and
she summoned Mr.. Quinn, and he i'm
mediately identified it as the one which
had been stolen from his room. Mrs.
Lydell also produced $50 of the money,
and told q most interesting story as to
how she became possessed OF it.
About noon-time yesterday two friends
of b. T. Schell, an upholsterer, who has
been roo:ning in the Ciunie building for
some time, found him on the street in an
intoxicated condition, and noticing tha;
he sported an elegant watch, concluded 20
do a friendly act by taking him to his
room and making him leave his iewelry
there until he recovered from his spree.
They brought him to Mrs. Lydeil, and
requested her TO take charge OF the watch
and money. Schell declared that he
would not give up the watch unless he
was permitted to retain some Of the coin
and in order to pacify him he was given
SO. He then went off to continue his
tour of the rum shops, and was enjoying
himself immensely when officer Franks
arrested him in the Theater Exchange
about o'clock.
A complaint will be sworn to, charging
him with burglary. The gold chain and
vest have not been recovered.
The record-union., 1891-02-19
SWIMMING BATHS.
Meeting of the Board Of Directors Last
Night.

Meeting of the Board Of Directors Last
Night.
The Board of Directors ofthe Swimming
Bath Association held {; long meeting last
night and transacted great deal of busi-
ness. Steps were taken to secure full in
formation as to plans, cost of construct
ion and other matters. The constitution
and bylaws were adopted, and it was de-
cided to issue the certificates of stock at
once.
The board concluded to advertise for
proposals for suitable site. to be not less
than 60xl60 feet nor more than 160x
160. Parties sending in proposals
should give full particulars in re-
gard to property offered, and also state
the amount of stock of the association
they are willing to take in part payment.
Proposals will be received only until the
1st of March, at which time the board
proposes to decide upon the location and
proceed at once to the erection of the
baths.
Sufficient stock has already been sub
scribed to insure the success of the asso-
ciation, and the people of Sacramento
Will be glad to learn that the work will
now be pushed forward as rapidly as
possible. and that they will be able to EN-
joy the luxury of fine swimming baths
during the coming summer.
The record-union., 1891-02-19
ADJUSTMENTS

At the Metropolitan Theater this even
ing the eminent tragedian Frederick
Warde, assisted by Mrs. d. P. Bowers,
one of the most distinguished actresses
| America has produced, begin an engage
ment that ought to be notable in the dra-
matte annals of Sacramento. The play
will be Henry VIII.," one of Shake
speare's tragedies that is rarely seen
upon the stage in these days. Mr.. Warde
assumes the character of Cardinal VOL
sey,. and Mrs. Bowers that of Queen
Katharine. with Miss Catharine Coggs-
well as Anne Boleyn. The gruff King
Henry will be personated by 3. w. Tur-
| her, q dignified and accomplished artist.
Z. D. Herman, a talented actor, will be
the Duke of Buckingham of the play. The
assurance is given by the Eastern press
that the eostuming OF the play is histori-
| ton of the Cardinal is said to be an all
| absorbing and powerful one, and that
in the part he rises to the level
| of his loftiest achievement as an
artist, in the scene where the
Cardinal accepts as realization his fall
from greatness. Mr.. Warde is q foremost
representative of the heroic school which
has to-day SO few champions upon the
stage, but which, happily for the drama
and the tastes of the people, is now stead
! lily regaining its footing. Mrs. Bowers
! Queen katharine, stately, rofinep, grace
| ful, and the ideal of queen, is char
acter full OF force and strong in emotion
and womanly courage. She has in this
part declamatory passages that are not
| surpassed by any in her splendid person.
alton of Queen Elizabeth, in which
| she has become famous, and stands
| without successful rival. Henry
| VIII" is q play that only Il
strong company can undertake with
any hope OF success; its effects are mass
| i've but fiill OF action; it demands the best
efforts of accomplished actors, and we
! feel assured that neither Mr.. Warde nor
| Mrs. Bowers would inlperl their high
| dramatic standing byappearing with any
| troupe not equal to the undertaking Of
producing with full effectiveness, and
with completeness, the noble tragedy.
The engagement viii also witness the pro-
| duction OF Macbeth" with Mrs. Bowers
as Lady Macbeth, role that. though a
! heroic one, requires the most delicate shatl-
| ing and the most conSummate cunning
OF the artist. We are to have also "Vir-
ginius," in which Mr.. Warde stands un-
eXcelied in either the old or new world.
| Miss Ccggswen VIII be the Virginia Of
the piece. Wcarc also to witness the pro-
duction OF the Merchant Of Venice. -
and on the same night Shakespcare's
comedy Of Katharine and Petrtichio.u -
| 'i'he engagement of this company is an
undertaking on the part of the local man
agement that should be ratified by full
houses and the hearty encouragement
that large audiences testify to.
The record-union., 1891-02-19
POLLING PLACES.
The City Trustees Decide to Establis
Fifteen for the City Election.

The City Trustees Decide to Establish
Fifteen for the City Election.
The Board of City Trustees met yes
terday afternoon for the purpose of issu-
ing call for the coming city election,
and deciding on the number of polling
places.
There was considerable discussion as
to how many polling places should be es-
tablished, and it was finally agreed that
the city be divided into fifteen precincts,
two in the First Ward, five in the Second
and the remainder in the Third and
Fourth Wards.
S. L. Darlington and C. w. Baker
asked that when the election officers were
appointed that some of the gentlemen
recognized as supporters of the Citizens
party be placed on the boards.
The polling places were not selected,
however, nor were the officers of election
appointed
The record-union., 1891-02-19
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. xY rev YORK. N.Y.
The record-union., 1891-02-19
Notice Of Administrators Sale Of Real Estate.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT IN
IN pursuance OF the order of the Superior
Court of the City and County of San Francisco
State of California Department No. 9-Pro-
batel. made on the 10th day OF February A.
d. 1891, in the matter of the estate OF PETER
WILLIAMS, deceased, the undersigned, the
administrator of the estate of said Peter Will
liams, deceased, will sell at private sale to the
highest bidder for cash in gold coin of the
United States, on or after the 4TH DAY OF
MARCH, A. D., 1891, all the right, title in
terest, claim, property and estate of the said
Peter Williams, deceased, at the time of his
DEATH and all the right title, interest, claim,
property and estate, that his said estate has ac-
quired since his death, by operation of law or
otherwise, in and to all that certain lot piece
or parcel OF Land, situate, lying and being in
the town of Elk Grove, Sacramento County,
State Of California, and described as follows:
Beginning at a point thirty (3O) rods and
five (5) feet east of the northwest corner of the
northeast quarter OF section six t6), township
six (6), north range six (6) east and the north.
east corner of the M. E. Church lot, and rum
ming along the line of said church lot south one
hundred and sixty-four Il 164) feet; thence east
one hundred and seventy 1TO) feet: thence
north one hundred and sixty-four q 64r feet:
thence west one hundred and seventy Il 7Oj
feet on the line of said section six (G) to the
place of beginning.
All offers to purchase the land and premises
herein described must be in writing and NAV
be left at the law Offices of Messrs. Reinstein &
Eisner, No. 217 Sansome street. rooms g to
s. in the City and County of San Francisco,
State of California, or delivered to the Admin
istrator personally, may be filed in the Office
of the Clerk OF the Superior Court of the City
and County OF san Francisco, State OF Call
fOrnia department No. 9-Probate), ut any
time after the first publication Of this notice,
and before the making of the sale.
Any person offering 10 purchase, whose offer
Shall be accepted by the undersigned shall on
notice OF the acceptance of the offer, deposit
with the undersigned ten per cent. of the pur-
chase money, and pay the balance on the APP
proval and confirmation of the sale by the
said court.
Abstract OF title and conveyance to be at the
expense of the purchaser.
Dated at San Francisco, February 11th, A.
D. 1891.
EMIL GUNXBURGER,
Administrator of the estate of Peter Williams,
deceased.
REINsTEIN & EIsNER, Attorneys for Ad.
ministrator. feI6-td
The record-union., 1891-02-19
NO VERDICT.

The Jury in the Frediani Murder Case
Discharged.
The jury in the Frediani murder case
was atired-looking party yesterday morn
ing.s They had been locked up in their
room all night, and, as one of them after
ward said. they wrangled all night.
Judge Catlin arrived at the Courthouse
at $50 A. NJ. yesterday and Immediately
sent for the jury. Twelve yawning and
stretching men filed into the room and
answered to their names.
Gentlemen of the jury, have YOU
agreed upon verdict ?''
I'VE have not'
Judge Catlin was convinced that it was
useless to hope for an agreement and dis
charged the jury. 1t is said the Jury
stood nine tor conviction and three for
acuuittal
The record-union., 1891-02-19
LIABLE TO BE COOL,
A Chilly Wave From the North 4
Travelling This Way.

A Chilly Wave From the North is
Travelling This Way.
The Signal Service temperature at A.
NJ. and p. NJ. yesterday was 40 and $50,
while the highest and lowest temperature
was 56' and 40o, with brisk northerly
winds and cloudless sky. The baro-
metrical readings at 3 AM. and PM were
1884 and 29.72 inches, which show a low
and falling barometer.
The highest and lowest sttemperature one
year ago yesterday was 46o and S9o, with
"a Of an inch of rainfall, and one year ago
to-day 49, and 3S0, with LIS inches of
rain.
The rainfall during Tuesday night was
IA Of an inch, making 7.40 inches for this
season, as against nearly 26 inches to an
equal date last year. There was .3S of an
inch of rain at the same time Cruesday
night, but none at Red Bluff. There was
rather cold wave in Washington and
Oregon, which may be travelling this way.
Time alone will tell.
The record-union., 1891-02-19
The UneunnloYed.

There was another gathering ofworking
men at Fourth and K streets last evening,
and Carl Browne made a speech in favor
of the urgency relief fund.- bill now be-
fore the Legislature, and which provides
for fund for the relief of unemployed
persons during each winter.
After the meeting adjourned the crowd
marched in body to the State Capitol,
from the steps of the building.
The record-union., 1891-02-19
Mrs. Foster,s Estate.

Clinton l.. White has petitioned the
Superior Court for letters of administra-
ton upon the estate of Mrs. Mary H.
Foster, the unfortunate lady who was
killed recently bysbeing run over by q
horse-car. The estate is valued at about
$500, and consists of real estate and per-
Sonal property
The record-union., 1891-02-19
DIED.

SAWTELLE-In this city, February II, Mrs.
Thankful G. Sawtelle, mother of Mrs.C H.
Corson, c. A. and Abbie Sawtelle, native
of Maine, aged 81 years. [San Francisco
and Bangor, Maine, papers please copy.l
&1- Friends and acquaintances are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral, from her
late residence, 909 Tenth street, this
Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Inter
ment private.