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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-06-07
. Subscription Price. 1.OOA Year.
OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE COUNTY.

The railroads, according to the Cres-
set, have been assessed too low. What
have our commissioners been doing for
four years?
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-06-07

We wonder if Chas. Foster, ex-secre-
tary of the treasury doesn't begin to
realize that financial reform would
be a great blessing?
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-06-07
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j. H. JOHNSON, Proprietor.

Is centrally located, half a
square west of the First Ma
tional bank, on Kansas Ave.
Neat, clean and comfortable
in all apartments. Table
always supplied with the
best the market affords.
Charges Reasonable.
81 Medicine Lodge, Kas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-06-07
First published May oath, 1898.
PUBLICATION NOTICE.

In the district court of Barber county. Kansas
Nm. II. Jones. plaintiff,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-06-07

In the District Court within aud for the coun-
~ OF Barber in the state of Kansas
The Pueblo Trust Deposit and Security Com
pany, corportion plaintiff.
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STATE OF KANSAS, COUNTY OF BARBER. IS.
E. W. Lewis,
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No. 26.9
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-25
CITY NEWS NOTES.

The State Board of Health will meet in
regular session to-day.
George Wilson. the youth arrested for
carrying o slunRshot. Is q white boy. and
not a negro. as stated yesterday.
United States Attorney Burke was called
by telegram announcing the dangerous
illness of his little son.
The Deestrikt Skule" will be given Fri
day evening. May 26, in the old Central
Christian Church, corner of Delaware and
Ohio streets for the benefit of the Noon
Rest The entertainment consists of the
usual routine OF a school room fifty years
ago.
The Board OF Trade committee on ar
rnngements will meet to-day, at 3 P. NJ, for
the purpose of naming committee of
twenty-five members who shall name a
This 10 in preparation for the annual cleo
ton OF officers. which will occur June IL
The annual meeting of the Indiana
County Superintendent Association will
occur on June 13. Il and Is. The pro-
Gramme has been printed. and it is ready
for distribution from the office of the State
SUPERINTENDENT of Public Instruction. The
Headquarters will be at the Denison House.
Articles OF incorporation were yesterday
filed with the Secretary of State as follows:
Mutual Building and Loan Association of
Goshen. capital stock. 100000; Home
port, capital stock. $4,000. The st. Joseph
Valley Bank filed n certificate of increase
of CO pital stock from 500 600 to $3.50. 600.
Mr.. II. L. Whitehead, chairman of the
Y. M. c. A. lecture committee. is in Column
bus, o., to attend n conference of lecture
course committees and lyceun bureau man.
ayers. The star oorrse for next season will
be greatly strengthened. and will com prise
such attractions as the Whitney Mock
eridgs Company. the New York English
Ballad Company, Col l.. +. Copeland and
others.
Raymond Sands. q seven-year- old boy re-
siding with his parents at No. 42 California
street. was knocked down by q swing yes
terday afternoon and suffered q painful
wound over the left eve. Young Sands and
several companions were playing about the
swing. he stopped to pick his hat from the
ground, and as he arose was struck By the
swing. He was taken to the City Dispen-
sary. W here the wound. o cut several inches
long, was dressed by DR.. Sluss.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-25
S621.OOO
REFUNDING BONDS
OF THE
CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS.
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
OFFICE OF THE CITY COMPTROLLER
1HnIANApOIIS Ind May d 40

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May "a, 1893.
Sealed bids will be received by the city OF Indian
apolis. Indiana. until Friday. May 20. 1898 at 9
o'clock 9. m. for the whole any part OF S62l 900
Rounding Bonds of said city, 10 be dated July l.
1898. Said bonds viii be OF the denomination Of
81 900 each, with coupons attached; will draw inter
at the rate of Ala per cent. per annum payable
seni-annually on the LIST OF January and July; the
principal in thirty 800 years without option
and both principal and interest payable at the Office
of winslow, Lanier & Co.. New York.
These bonds issued for the purpose of taking up
$500 of city bonds due july 1, 1893 and TO put
back into the city treasury Ell 900 paid out to
deem bonds due April l. 1898
Bids for the purchase of said bonds should be in
dorsed proposals for Reminding Bonds" and al
rected to the City Comptroller indianapolis Indiana
The proposals will be opened May g. 1898, at Q
o'clock a. m and the bonds awarded to the highest
and best bidder the city reserving the right reject
any and all bids.
Successful bidders will be required within ten days
from the of the award To deposit with The City
COMPTROLLER a certified check on some reputable
bank payable TO the City Treasurer. for per cent
of the face value of the bonds awarded nest
Of good faith which check VIII be returned TO the
maker should the bonds be taken up at the pro, er
time; otherwise, 1t will forfeit TO the city.
The bonds viii be delivered al the Office of Wins
low. Ianier & Co.. New York. July l. 1898 and must
be paid for that day.
WILLIAM WESLEY wOoLLEN,
City Comptroller
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-25
BECKNER'S QUEER DEALING
Liabilities Piling Up, While His Where
abouts Remain Unknown.
How q Husband Supported Bis Wife-Mohs
and the City Miscellaneous
Matters in the Courts.

The Indiana National Bank yesterday
fled SUIT against Icy II. Beckner. Frank
Z. Helwig. trustee. and Mary j. Brattain,
alias Mary j. Hall. to collect two notes.
aggregating s1,10O. executed by Beckner
and endorsed by Mary j. Brattain under
the name of Hall. The whereabouts of
Beckner are unknown. and it Will be re-
membered that q short time after his as
signmsnt. in April. he was cited to appear
in the Circuit Court and show cause why
he should not pay over to Helwig trustee.
the sum of $4,000. said to have been In the
possession of the assiRnor after the assign
ment. Subsequently he was arrested for
perjury, gave bond for his appearance
for preliminary hearing. and forfeited his
bond. The bank asks Judgment against
the assignee for 1.500. the amount of the
two notes. with interest and attorneys
fees.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-25
ANONYMOUs-LETTER VILLAIN.
lie Caused Heap Of Domestic infelcity in
the Family of Frank J. Butch.

Frank j. Butch. residing at No. 6s7 East
Miami street. was arrested. yesterday after
noon. on o warrant sworn out by his wife
May. charging him with assault and bat
terry. Butch and his wife. it seems.
are the victims of anonymous correspond
ence. few evenings ago Mrs. Butch
came down town, and during her absence
her husband received a note which In
formed him that she had gone out to meet
q man.
When she returned he announced that
they must separate. and attempted to take
the child aud leave the house. The mother
demurred to the move. and In a struggle
which followed she claimed that he
strHck her. Since his arrest Mrs. Butch
declines to proceed further with the case.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-25
The Court Record
couRI OPINION

1878. VIM. Willis. Auditor. VS.. VIM. Fl.
Crowder ct al. Sullivan L. T.. Reversed.
Hackney, Under Sec. $780, r. :. 1881.
the taxable value of property il it's
fair cash value. fair cash value
being the market or usual selling
price and If there be no market value
then il Is the actual value that rules. In
On action to enjoin the county auditor
from adding property for taxation. q find
ing of the value of certain property. as
value for taxation. as CON posed
with other property of a similar kind" etc.,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-25

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 effectually, 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 &C
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 wFo
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 FIC SX9Up CO.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. xE ReW YORx NV
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-25
Died bv fer Husbnnd's Side

Coroner Beck was called on. yesterday
10 investigate the cause Of the sudden
death of Fanny Butler a colored woman.
residing at No. GO Michigan road. The
death was reported to the coroner by the
police. and the body viewed by him. He
was unable TO ascertain the cause of death,
and ordered an autopsy TO be held. Mr..
Butler ears that he spoke TO her during the
night ard. receiving no answer. touched
her. She at once began making q peculiar
noise as n she were choking He says he
then got up and pulled her ont of bed on to
tie floor and that she died within q few
minutes
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-25
Before the Cadi.

William Stafford. q colored man from
Kentucky. arrested for burglarizing the
shoe store at the corner of Indiana ayenus
and Mississippi street. was arraigned in
the Police Court yesterday morning. and
held for tho action Of the grand jury.
Tim Ferriter. arrested q few days ago for
stealing q hack. was in the Police Court,
and the case against him continued until
tomorrow.
George Wilson, for carrying concealed
weapons, was fined s10a and costs, aud re-
leased ON commitment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-25
Mr.. Bailey Grows Enthusiastic.

Deputy Attorney general Bailey, who ar
rived home yesterday from his first visit to
the worlds fair. was In ecstscies over what
he saw. at is beyond all imagination Nm.
til it is SEEM" said he. "The man who can
stand and view the grand aggregation of
the wonders of our civilization and let his
comprehension expand in al effort more or
less futile to grasp the immensites of the
place without his heart swelling with
pride even 10 the point of tears in his coun-
try and her achievements on ght not to be
allowed TO view it at all. 1t is a shame"
he continued. Ito keep the gates closed on
Sunday. The influence OF the fair is ele-
waiting and inspiring In the best sense"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-25
Tore Down Their Building.

The Women's Christian Temperance
Union sued Willard w. Hubbard an 9TH
ers for $500 damages for the destruction of
q building owned by the former. situated
upon the old fair grounds. which was pur-
chased by the defendants and plated and
put upon the market. The building was
one W hich was erected by the Temperance
union aud used by them for lunch room
during fair weeks. When the grounds
were purchased by the defendants the
building was torn down by them without
notice to the union.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-25
Suit for Support.

Margaret Howard yesterday filed su,t
against her husband. Michael Howard. for
support. and made the Indianapolis Car
Foundry Company. by whom he is en-
ployed as molder. o codefendant. She al
leges that her husband deserted and left
her without making any provision for her
support. She says the car foundry cOmpa-
ny 10 lndebte To him in the sum of $50 for
wages and asks that they be ordered TO pay
this amount TO her.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-25
Mr.. Mohs Grows Sarcastic.

William Mohs. proprietor of a saloon on
Shelby street and owner of the Mohs Block.
at the south end of Virginia avenue. was
before the Csdi yesterday morning
charged with draining q cess pool and
vault into the Sbelby-street sewer Mr..
Mohs said he had not made connection
with the sewer. and that he had been
fused permission by the Board of Public
Works and other city authorities to make
proper connections for draining his
premises, and in connection with several
other property holders had been compelled
to construct private drain. Mr.. Mohs
says he would be perfectly satisfied if the
city would grant him the same privileges
for draining that il takes for itself In
draining the closets, ETC., OF the Prospect
street engine-hOuss into the Shelby street
sewer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-25
The Coroner,a Hats

John Dalton. halter, yesterday began
suit before Justice johnson against Cor
oner Beck for Sl.10 alleged to be due for
two cheap hats purchased last fall. The
coroner offered TO compromise by paying
the amount. but the offer was declined
unless ne Also PAID the court COSTS amount
ing to go. This be declined to do and the
case will come TO trial
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-25
Sent Back to Illinois.

Three young lads giving the names of
George Kighlington. Lee Egglsston and
Luther Vaughn, and an older boy named
William Mobler. were brought before Com
missioner Van Buren, yesterday on the
charge of violation of revenue laws. The
first named youths live at Gibson, Ill, and
the Mobler boy claims Summit. Ind, as
his home. The four were found in an l.. L.
~ w. freight car at Lafayette on Monday.
In the car were several barrels of whisky
and 1t was charged that the prison ers had
detaoed come of the revenue stamps. The
boys admitted that they were stealing a
ride but disclaimed any intent to deface
the stamps. The commissioner sent them
back to Illinois on their statement that
they broke into the car at HoopestOn.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-25
How He Supported Her.

Acting Judge Winters yesterday granted
Annie NJ. Shortridge divorce from Willard
p. ShortrIdge. and gave her Judgment for
$500 slimony. The ground upon which
the divorce was asked was fail
ure to provide. and the complaint
was clearly sustained by the evil
dence. Mrs. Sbortridge testified upon the
stand that the hat which she wore at the
time, which was the only one she had, was
one that she had worn for seven years.
MIR. ShOrtridge. to dIsprove the charge of
failure to provide. testified that he had
given his wife "a Dress" The gift of this
article of wearing apparel was admitted,
but the plaintiff proved that Ii was dress
that had been worn by the defendants
Qrandmother
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-25
Sued for $4,000 Damayo.

John Kelleher. brakeman employed
upon the L. f. q w. railroad. has sued the
company for $4,000 damages for Injuries
received while coupling cars. He alleges
that the coupling apparatus was defective
and dangerous.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-25
For False Imprisonment

Alfred I. Wilson. residing in West In
dianapolis. has filed suit against Justice
Daniels. constable Sortere and William
Bristow, asking $4,000 damages for false
Imprisonment. Wilson was arrested upon
q capias tor debt. and after his arrest set
tied the account aud was released. The
suit is brought by I. L. johnson.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-25
pinnel, Mako. a Confession.

The arrest of George Pinnell. in this city
during the sbovelers' strike. his return to
Icrre Haute and confession. has led to the
arrest OF Robert Catterson and George
Burriss as accomplices IN the disuilery safe
blowing. with which Pinnell Is charged.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-25
THE THOMAS HOTELS

Are substantial and imposing structures, built OF
Portland granite. brick and steel The stairs and
Railways are Ornamented with marble. The rooms
are finished in polished oak. These buildings are
erected in such way to be practically proof,
and furnished with all modern oonvenences suitable
for first class modern hotel Rooms-$l. 80 ard up
wards. Opposite grand entrance to Worlds Fair,
Chicago JOHN g THOMAS, Proprietor.
JOHN s. SHIELDS, Manager.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-25
Jury for Parker aud McAfee.

A special venire Of forty names was
drawn yesterday to obtain jury for the
trial of MoAfee and Parker for the murder
of druggist Charles Eyster. The trial of
the case will come ND Monday next. in the
Criminal Court room.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-25

by 1T 10 said''-the judge who sent her
thu retires from the bench-the egirl-
pretty" frlendless, nopeless-will regain
her liberty-whenf X.Y.Z.
ISDIASAPOLIs May %.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-25

In the Rsthsam divorce case. yesterday,
Judge Brown granted the petition of the
plaintiff. Emma Rathsam. for restraining
order. and issued an order restraining the
defendant. George w. Rathsam. from any
acts of violence towards the plaintiff. and
also from disposing of any of his property
pending the suit for divorce.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-25
SayLXEteI.NHfrGEtkIS To ST. LOUIS AND


From indianapolis Union Station.
Trains leave for st Louis 7:30 am. 1850 am,
100 pm., 100 pm Trains connect at Terre
Haute for z. * T. II. points. Evansville sleeper
on loo p. IN. train.
Trains arrive from ST. Louis $3.50 am, 4:5O
am. $50 pun, 500 pm, TAB pm.
Terre Haute and Greencastle accommodation
arrives at 1000 am. and leaves at 400 pm.
Sleeping and Parlor Cars are run on through
trains. Dining Car on trains 20 and 81.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-25
Statue of Indiana.

Miss Retts Matthews. the talented young
Indiana sculptures. whose home is in Ar
lington. was in the city yesterday en- route
to Chicago. She is the modeler of the
statue adopted by the women's clubs of the
State. and is going to Chicago to superin-
tend the unwilling of the statue in the
Indiana Building It will adorn the apex
of the building. The figure was modelled
from three young women among the friends
of the artist. ItIepresents q we'll dev eloped
and handsome female form. the graceful
lines of the figure being discernible
through the soft and clnging drapery.
The form Is modelled upon classic proper
tions and suggests the delicate chiseling
OF q master hand. The face Is one reflect
ing honor upon the sex for intellectually,
mingled with youth. beauty and all the
retnements which combine to make up the
charm of o true woman. The figure ~ pi-
fies the beautiful by the flowers held In the
folds of the dress. and symbolIzes the chief
industry of the State by ears OF corn at the
msiden's feet
The artist is still young woman. and
has made herself already famous by her
work. She studied with NJ. Ingeibsrt in
Paris. and with RebIsso and Mundhenk, of
Cincinnati
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-25
Tho scat" Is Free Again.

The suit for the appointment of receiver
for the BLACK Cat" saloon was dismissed
by agreement yesterday. George w. Glenn
mons has purchased the in terest OF George
Frieisch in the saloon. and assumes all in
dehfadneaa
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-25
.s-.~,;-,.uot Uooo,. Sar.,

THE advertising of Hoods Sarsaparilla
IL substantiated by Endorsements which In
the financial world would be accepted with.
out n moments hesitation. They tell the
story-Hood's Cures.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-25
Sealed Proposals.

Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be
received from publishers authors or comp1lers. by
the State Board of Education of Indiana sitting
Board of Schoolbook Commissioners. to furnish an
intermediate Grammar to the School Trustees or In
diana for in the common schools Of said State for
period OF five years provided by law passed by
the General Assembly OF Indiana. on the 25th day OF
February, 1889, and supplemented by an act passed
March 1, 1898.
Such bids viii be opened on the 18th day Of June,
1893, at 10 O'clock m. at the Oice OF the Superin.
tendent of Public Instruction in the city of INDIAN
apols Ind ma said Board reserving the right to
Ject any and all bids.
A copy of said law, end of blanks for proposals.
contracts bonds asiidavts etc. will be furnished TO
prospective bidders upon application TO said Board
HERVEY ID. WORRIES, President
L. H JONES Secretary
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-25
INDIANA BUILDING.

Programme for the Dedication at the
Worlds Fair June Is.
10 was decided yesterday By the commit
tee. to whom at the recent meeting of the
worlds fair board the arrangements for the
dedication of the Indiana Building were
committed. that the affair should occur on
June Is. 1t will be an open occasion. when
no special invitations will be delivered.
but every body in the State will be urged to
be present. The keys of the building will
be turned over TO President Studebaker. of
the commission, and in brief speech he
will deliver the keys to Governor Mat
thews. who In turn will make an address
accepting them. Mrs Virginia G. Mere
dith, one of the board OF lady managers.
will speak as the representative of the
women of the State. and Professor Camp
bell will speak IN behalf of the colleges of
the State. The programme Will include q
number of musical selections by band.
The committee was instructed to see what
could be done toward securing reduced
rates for the date of the dedication. 1t is
desired to make the railroad fare SO at
tractive as TO cause q large outpouring OF
citizens Of Indiana at the fair. This will
not be the occasion, however, of the formal
Indiana day, which will be deferred to
later date. when the heavy work of harvest
will allow the farmers to be present At
that time Governor Matthews will be
present with his full staff in dress uniform
for the first time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-25

To the Editor OF the Indianapolis Journal
An account IN the journal Of the arrest
and return by the police TO the Convent OF
the Good Shepherd of Miss Lizzie Yeelan
appears to Indicate the perpetration of an
outrage. What rIght has any judge to i'm
prison for an indefinite timei And if he has
such authority. what right has be 80 con-
fine person in other than a legal prison7
IL would appear thar this girl was i'm
prisoned IN this convent at the suggestion
of Father McEyoy. and her release was
''frandule1tly' procured by her mother.
who. III ~ said" is unfit 10 have charge of
her daughter. What court found as 10 the
mothers character. and what may be the
legal qualifications necessary TO render n
mother IL To have charge of her chiidf Who
was the nameless priest who allowed the
girl TO get away. and W no Is the individual
who Is interesting himself 90 In the i'm
prisonment OF this grls Where does
Father McEvoy get hts authority TO hold
In confinement or grant freedom 20 oiti-
rens OF this STATED The confinement of
this girl at the pleasure of Father McEvoy
may mean imprisonment for life. an IN
reasonable penalty for incorriRibility. The
girl. by police aid. Is returned tn the con-
vent. her mothers character IL taken away