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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-03-22
Free Homes for all.

We have just received a fine map of
the Cherokee Strip, and other Indian
lands soon to be opened.
together with a book giving
land laws, provisions of the Strip bill,
directions for taking a claim, ETC.,
which is the latest and best thing out.
The publisher, Fred l.. Wenner, Guth-
RE, o. T., will send book and map to
any reader of this paper for IS cents.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-03-22

One distinguishing feature of the
last congress was a scrap between
Waugh of Indiana and Tulpin of Ala
bama. They were separated by Cooper.
No doubt the nation is grateful for this
quick and summary way of wjping out
differences of opinion. Why not send
down Sullivan and Corbett with code
of opinions to defend, and let them
scrap" it out.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-03-22

Neither offensive partizans or active
business men are wanted by the pres
ent administration for pOst-masters.
Under this regime oul present post
master should be fired post-haste. He
has been editor of a bitterly partizan
newspaper, and In a business which, of
all others ought to disqualify him for
postmaster. He has, too. been active
as secretary of the district central COM
mittee of the g. o. p. Only a speedy
change will be consistent with Justice.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-03-22

Congressman Bland said: Il have
stood ND In congress and fought for
free coinage of silver as best | could.
believe in party when the party is right,
but if that party is wrong it will die
and it should die. hope if the East
does not come along and help this
movement the West and South will 90
together and bury any party which OPP
poses us. No man IN Missouri can sur
yive the demand for free coinage who
opposes it. If the democratic party
will not give us free coinage ain in ia
vOr Of the party that will. Tremendous
applause.l arm in favor of what is
right, party or 10 partv."
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-03-22
The Cherokee Strin.

We have received from the publishers
Messrs Lyman Il Adams, public land
attorneys, Guthrie, Oklahoma Ter. a
copy of their excellent Settlers Guide
Book, containing map of the Strip,
and giving complete and plain direc-
tions how intending settlers may secure
titles to their claims.
BY enclosing a fifty cent postal note
to them copy of the Guide Book with
map will be secured by return mail
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-03-22

Why does gold go abroad? Look at
the 100000 spent abroad by Amer
lean tourists and the interest on invest
ments and American securities that we
have to pay to our English lords. And
still they invest. Instance $3,O00,O 900
recently placed by Rothschilds in
American breweries.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-03-22

The reform press meeting at Wash
ingtOn was small, owing to the refusal
of good rates by the railroads, who do
not love the reform press. The meet
ing was a great success however, from
business standpoint of view, as they
established regular system of adver-
Using agents and rates and provided
for a supervision of plate matter.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-03-22

Mr.. Hatch said in the course of a
few remarks on the antiOptiOn bill:
IF this measure is once more throttled
and if you permit it to be finally pig
eOn-hOled, we will adjourn with the
worst record made by any congress in
twenty years." This is true ANYHOW.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-03-22

Senator Leedy, in the state senate
showed that the Santa Fe company,
out of ia cases before The supreme
court, bad won 20; while other roads,
out of 126 cases had Won bnt 56. This
he quotes as an evidence OF Santa Be
supremacy In our supreme court.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-03-22

fairness, refused Legate's letter, and
seals the perfidy of its lie about Level
ling and bribery. 1t is a disgrace to a
civilized community, ever ready to
print falsehood and a SANDER, but
never ready to print defence or expla-
nation from the party injured.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-03-22

Where are those who predicted tn at
the alliance people would ruin our SUI
gar industry? The grant made this
year, If we remember right, is larger
than it was before. and the bounty is
not repealed.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-03-22

Governor Mckinley in his message
failed To- make any recommendation
for an appropriation for the militia.
There Is a strong sentiment among Ia
Dor unions and their friends against
the state militia.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-03-22

The silver men have control of the
senate and have organized the finance
committee. This is a black eye for
Cleveland, with his gOld-bug, Wall
street schemes. Tue democ: attic west
and the democratic east are two differ
ent birds
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-03-22
Notice of Sale of Personal Property,

State of Kansas, Barber county, IS: In the
Probate Court In the matter of the estate
of James Farley, deceased
Notice is hereby given that will, on Thurs
the premises of James Farley. deceased. 3Is
miles northeast of Sharon, Ba ! Der Co, Ks, al
the personal property consisting of cows.
household goods and farming implements be-
longing to the estate of james Farley. deceas-
ed. JAMES E. FARLEY.
A1rniu ic
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-03-22
sTRAYED.

gOwing to the stormy weather preventing the
Gathering of cattle. | will pay literally for the
are and feeding of my cattle wherever found.
They consist of yearlines and 2 year olds hear
ing the brand Il directly over buckle or FL on
left hip, or Il. All are earmarked with
half under crop on left ear and smooth crop
on the right ear. w. r.. MURDOCH.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-03-22

Wellington Voice: Can the license money
collected from the joints properly be termed
syntaxT'
Whether it is properly SO called OF
not, it is certainly case of "declen-
sion" to obey the law.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-03-22

The pOpulists stood manfully by
their guns, and saved the car coupler
bill in the house; and yet there are
some ignoramuses who say they accom-
plish nothing.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-03-22
STRAYRn

One yearlns mare colt, nearly black brand.
ed with on right Jaw. and one yearling steer
branded with circle) on right jaw, swallow
in right ear, crop of from left ear. Strayed
from range at head of Little Mule creek. A
liberal reward will be paid for information
leading to their recovery G.. w. FRIsBY,
Medicine Lodge, Kansas az
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-03-22

Another trust, sole-leather trust, is
reported from Buffalo, organized to
regulate the law of supply and demand.
Capital $4,000, 900; paid up, S25 200, 600.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-03-22
sTRAYED.

From the undersigned. one 4,year-old dark
bay mare. weight about 900 pounds, unbroke.
Any information leading 10 her location will
be suitably rewarded. Address the under
signed, Nashville, Kansas. w. WATT
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-03-22

The Marine, Iowa, Free Press, comes
to our table edited by p. b. Watrus,
formerly of the Kiowa Review. We
wish him success in his new sphere.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-03-22

The secretary of state, Osborne, has
been made, by the Horton decision,
dictator of Kansas. He can dictate
who the next house of Kansas shall be.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-03-22

Cameron is the name of the new
town on the state line at the end of the
Hutchinson Southern road south of
Anthony.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-03-22

A system that produces the necessity
of giving aims, IS not founded in JUS
tice or charity.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-03-22

The U. ). senate n.g stands demo
Gratis, 40; Republicans, 81; populists, 4,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-03-22
Hogs and Cattle

Hogs and Cattle.
Iwant to buy fat hogs and cattle in
large or cnell lots.
IS E. III. SPARKS, Agent.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-03-22

Hawkeye Condition Powders are the
best for stock of all kinds. Sold and
warranted by j. r. Young and j. D.
Kari.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-03-22

Simpson, Peel, and others think the
Strip will not open till fall
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-17
Telegraphic Brevltics.

BUFFALO. n Y, June 1.-THE &C.
nessee Oil Works 0imited) have made an
assignment Liabilities. 100000
NEW YORK, June 16.-Thc run on the
Irving Savings Institution is over. The
bank paid out $4,000
PITTSBURG. PA, June 1.-THE Anal
gamated Association decided 10 hold the
next annual meeting at Cleveland. o., on
the third Tuesday Of May 1904
SCRANTON. PA. June lG-rhe town Of
Dandaff suffered a lons ~ {la1DJ0 from Are
to-day. The buildings burned were the
best I'm town.
HAHHiHErfG PA.. June % IN" High
gpire Disfilsry. ons ~ ihs lafgrsi ~ the
State Uas b1fnr1 tonight. su1 With II
~ iaas' I'm barrels ~ whisky. "utslllng
I,s= r. snnDD
EOHTDN. J4ns ~ Win1ey. Dresser
= Co.,. tha Miis street siafiDurfs. assigned
to-day 20 ffauels Dnanf Won known
stalOuer. me liabilities nfr $1,000. and
the assets somewhere I'm tho Same neigh
borhOOd. The cause Of the failure is tight
money.
PENSACOLA, FLA. June 16.-The
British ship Lumbermen's Lassies, which
had cleared and was waiting to proceed
TO sea, has been libelled by j. r. Writing
a timber merchant. The libellant claims
damages Of about sevea the usand dollars
for breach Of contract.
MINNEAPOLIS. MINI. June 16.-J. r.
Harris. OF the Lubricating Company, was
killed by two burglars. who had been
discovered by him In his parlor on Fiji
teenth avenue. S. r., at 2 o'clock this
morning. lie tried 10 seize them, and was
shot twice. dying at s o'clock this morn
ing
FITTSBURG, June 16.-The Duduesne
Tool Works Company has failed Execu-
tions are against them aggregating $50
600. The failure was caused by general de-
preston In business. The works have one
OF the most complete pipe plants I'm the
country. IL has been in operation five
years, and covers twenty acres OF ground
at Duquesne. ten miles above Pittsburg
on the Monongahela river.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-17
STOLE MARCH ON THE MATER.
Mr. Lumber and Miss Ripley Quietly
Welded in Hampton.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, June l6.-Spe-
clal-Mr. Harry Lumber and Miss Sal
lie Ripley. two popular young people Of
this city, were married in Hampton yes
ferday urder romantic circumstances.
Mrs. Ripley, mother OF the young lady
left here yesterday morning on an excur-
sion 10 Ocean View, and the young lady
remained at home. The couple had been
lovers for several months. but Miss Rip
ley's parents objected 20 their marriage
Learning OF her parents absence, Mr.
Lumber went al once 10 the house OF his
sweetheart, and they proceeded 70 the
clerks Office and obtained a marriage
license. They then took an electric car
for Hampton. and had the nuptial knot
tied by Rev. II. c. Cheatham. pastor OF
the Methodist church there. The young
ladys parents did not entertain the
slightest suspicion OF such a proceeding.
and were greatly surprised when told Of
the affair upon their return last evening.
The United States and Brazil steam
ship Finance. which has been at the dry
dock here for several months, sailed for
New York This afternoon. She has been
thoroughly oyerhauled. and Is practically
a new ship. nearly 100000 having been
expended in her repairs.
a young man, named Haines. who has
been in training here for a prize fight.
was arrested last evening on a charge
OF lunacy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-17

Bishop Taylor Afraid That the Grab Game
VIII End the Little Republic.

NEW YORK, June 16.-Blshop William
Taylor, Of Africa, has addressed the fol-
lowing letter to Secretary Of State Ores
ham:
"Hon. Walter Q. Gresham, State Depart
ment Washington. d. c..
Dear Sir-Pardon the liberty I take.
and allow me to call your attention 10 the
enclosed Liberian appeal You probably
have seen #. our Government bears no
legal responsibility for the protection Of
Liberia but II we can by moral suasion
extend over them 4 protecting shield
against oppression. II would be seemly.
Eneland's hands are tied by the fact that
she appropriated about one hundred miles
Of the northwest coast OF Liberia few
years ago. Now that France Is laying
claim 10 seventy-three miles Of their
southeast coast, England can't interfere,
If so disposed.
Other European nations are IN the grab
game for African territory, so that our
Coy eminent seems 10 be the only one in
position 10 help Liberia I was in Mon
rovia when the treaty. under which Libe-
ria was expected 10 give her ivory coast TO
France. was submitted 10 the Senate.
Ii was within three days OF adjournment.
and they offered that as a reason for post
ponement: but they did not directly re-
tect IL.
Some Of the leading men in the Gov
eminent were IN favor OF signing IL rather
than risk trouble with France. but a great
source Of uncertainty as 10 harmonious
relations was in the fact that France
stipulated that II at any time Liberia
should dispose Of any Of her territory,
or change her form Of government all
the French claims 10 the Liberian coast
would be vitalized 50 that France would
take. i'm effect. a mortgage on the whole
Of the Iiberian coast. or at least all Of
the brain coast which they now claim.
and propose TO cede in exchange for the
ivory coast
Il mention these facts not mentioned In
the printed document that you may get
the outer boundary lines OF the subject
The Liberian Government is weak and
cannot protect herself against foreign
governments, but the Lberian republic
IS not a failure, and If not crushed by
foreign invasion will yet make an honor
able score Of the possibilities OF the negro
nationality. AS Methodist Episcopal
bishop Of Africa beg YOU to do what YOU
can for Liberia. but ] leave Il 10 your
better judgment rs TO methods Of proce-
dure. WILLIAM TAYLOR"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-17
NORFOLK FEMALE COLLEGE.
Interesting Closing E1ercises-Deatb Of
City Auditor II. r. Teb.uIt.

NORFOLK, VA, June 16.-Speciai.-
The final exercises Of Norfolk College
for Young Ladies took place at the AGA
denny Of Music last night. The audience
was composed OF about two thousand
OF the most cultured people Of the two
cities. The Grafton was delivered bv
the distinguished historian Edward Egg
lesion, an authority on all questions
relating TO the events OF the Seventeenth
and Eighteenth Centuries. MIR. EgeIes-
Ton spoke Tor nearly an hour. conforming
MS remarks 10 presentation OF the
customs characteristics, habits and
methods Of our ancestors
The address was intensely interasttne,
and was listened TO with rant attention
especially by the graduating class. The
exercises opened with an overture nv
NC NC oIchestra' under the direction OF
PROFESSOR Price. followed by an invoca-
llon by Rev. W. G. Starr, ID. ID. OF The
Cumberland-street NJ. f. church. Ther
,here was more music, and Miss white
Aperta Barham read the class poem
ana Miss India Joyner delivered The
yaledictory. '"N
diplomas were delivered to thirtv-two
young graduates, who had complefea tho
four-years course. '''e
CITY Auditor b. F. Tebau,t died th,s
morning after short Illness. of prirht,s
trouble. He was Auditor for twelve
years. ana one Of the most popular and
courteous OF our city officials. The fun
efa' VIII take place Sunday, and will be.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-17
TIE STATE REGATTA.
Much Interest Being Manifested in the
EveDt-Other News.

PETERSBURG. VA, June 16.-Special.-
Much interest Is being manifested in the
State regatta, to take place here to-mor-
row week. June 2ith, at 12:3j o'clock. on
the day OF the regatta there will be 4
meeting Of the Virginia Association Of
Oarsmen at the Petersburg Clubhouse.
when an umpire and four Judges will be
selected. There will be two judges at the
starting point and two at the point Of
finish Each club will be represented by
referee. who. with the umpire, will
follow the rowing crews I'm n boat.
Julius Meyer q SONG. a large dry goods
firm OF Petersburg. have presented the
Virginia Association Of Oarsmen with a
handsome silk banner. TO be used as
prize for such one Of the races as may be
selected by the Association. The visiting
crews will be rendered a reception at the
Petersburg Grays' armory. where the
prizes and medals will be presented.
Rev Mercer p. Logan. formerly assis-
tant rector Of St. Paul's Episcopal church.
in this city, has received the degree OF
y. D., which was conferred on him by
Washington and Lee University.
Rev William r. Savage, OF Tazewell
Courthouse, has accepted the call ex-
ttuueu MIN some Gays abu ny tiic fNatl ,
Of st. Paul's Episcopal church. In this
city. TO BECOME assistant rector Of that
church. and will enter upon his duties
here on the lst Of August next.
Mrs. Henry Perkins. residing on Com
merce street. had fit to-day and fell
down a well on her premises. She was
gotten out only slightly hurt.
The funeral Of Mr.. Jacob Conrad took
rIace from his late residence this after
noon. Quite a large crowd was in at
tendance. In spite Of the weather Row
p. l.. Mcneil. Of st. Johns German
Lutheran church. Of Richmond. ofiiciated.
NmCng those from RI ,hmond We're Mrs
a. Hoist. sister Of the deceased; Miss
II. G. Miller. r. +. Miller, John q. Sci
bert and wife Mrs. William Hoist. Miss
Grssle Hoist and VI g. Charles Il. Jones,
OF Swansboro. Mr.. Conrad was formerly
a resident Of Richmond. He leaves an
aged widow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-17
SUNK BY A SPERM WHALE.
In a Battle with the Monster the Ship Was
Worzted.

NOrsted.
There was one lively scrimmage with
a whale that / missed in the good old
days Of whaling" said the veteran ex-
seaman. land when the boys got back 20
New Bedford and told me about IL, 1
felt as bad as II had lost a near relation
10 think that l hadn't been with 'em.
THAT crew left New Bedford in the
staunch ship Ann Alexander but they
dldn't come back IN her. And nobody else
ever came back in her, for the good rea-
son that she never came back herself.
She was one Of the only two vessels that
were ever actually known 10 have been
sunk By a whale In the whole history OF
whaling, although many one Is sup
posed TO have met that fate.
The Ann Alexander sailed from New
Bedford just forty-three years ago this
very June, bound for a cruise In the
South Pacific Captain John Debois com
manded her She carried a crew OF TWEEN
ty-three officers and men. She cruised for
over a year. and had taken a good cargo
OF oil. when, about the middle OF Au-
gust 1851 she came up the Chln coast 10
try her luck on the on Shore whaling
ground. a famous place for sperm whales
There she came in sight OF numerous
whales early one morning, but they were
shy. and it was along toward the middle
of the day before her boats crews made
fast 10 one There were two boats after
him. one in charge Of Captain Debois
and one commanded by First Mate Joe
Green. The whale was harDOOned from
the mates boat. lie gave them a hard
rim Tor an hour. and then got anrrv.
He turned suddenly and rushed straight
for the boat, and he rushed so fast that
tuere WIS no gctuus Que Oi lao "a.. .ae
came at them with his jaws wide open.
and the opening OF railroad tunnel isn't
much wider than a sperm whales mouth
when IL is open. IL was plain 20 the
men in the boat that the old fellow in
tended 10 make a lot Of JOnahs out OF
them II they stayed in the boat, so they
tumbled overload. every man Of them.
Not a second too soon. either. for the
last man was hardly in the water before
the boat was in the whales jaw and was
crushed 10 splinters. Then he steamed
slowly away. as II he was satisfied with
his work. The captain succeeded In res
cuing the crew OF the boat. but, as that
nut eighteen men in his boat. he was
unable 10 follow the whale, which cruised
around with the harDoon In his back.
THE ship lay six miles from
the scene OF this exciting fracas,
and the work OF the whale
was seen by those left on the vessel.
Another boat was Immediately lowered
and sent 70 the relief OF the captain.
When II arrived the crews were divided
again, and pursuit Of the whale was re-
sumed. The boats separated and ap-
preached the blowing monster from differ
ant parts Of the compass. The mates
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-17
NEW Social CLUE.
The Home Of the Shenandoah-Several
Weddings-Other Matters.

ROANOKE, VA, June 16.-Special.-
The Shenandoah Club. recently organized
here. with seventy-fve active and twenty
five visiting members. has leased the
Patterson mansion. on Tazewell avenue.
and furnished 1t handsomely al a cost
OF several thousand dollars. and modelled
It OTTER the Westmoreland CLUB Of Rich
mond. The officers are: W. b. Bevill.
general passenger agent Of the Norfolk
and Western railroad, president; J. Allen
Watts, Yce-president; II. IL. Greider,
secretary and treasurer; Judge William
Gordon Robertson. W. a. Glasgow, Jr,
u. II. Matson, W. w. Coe W. +. Minick,
Samuel W. Jamison and J. VI. Snider.
directors. The membership embraces the
elite OF Roanoke male sosiety.
Charles 7. Lukens and bride. nee Miss
Lucy Williamson. left to-day for Fairfax
county on a brief wedding tour.
c. II. Hall. assistant city engineer, has
resigned his position and started on a
bicycle tour through the Valley Of Vir-
ginia on an evangeizing tour. He
breaches with great earnestness and
force, and will devote his future TO this
work.
Captain Robert Z. Coleman. a conductor
on the Roanoke street railway, and Miss
o
went to Winston last night. where they
We're married. From there they went 10
Chicago.
Cards are out announcing the marriage
Of Miss Marguerite Katherine Ferguson.
daughter Of Captain W. A. Ferguson, Of
Salem. 10 Professor Wythe r. Morehead.
Of Roanoke College, on the 9th In
slant.
Edward Langhorn. a prominent young
business man Of Salem, leaves tomorrow
10 make his future home I'm 81. Louis.
The report that William McCouley
would not contest the election Of Judge
Griffin 10 the clerkship OF Roanoke county
and circuit courts is premature. he having
determined TO make fight in the courts
for the position which the people decline
10 give him.
Captain S. L. Crute and bride, nee Miss
Sallie Dull. Of Fincastle. were rendered a
reception by his sons and daughters last
night. a sumptuous repast music and
dancing were the features Of the even
iuE