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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

Gene Youmans, last week, received a
letter from Uncle Ed, who is now in
New Jersey. Aside from talking about
business matters and social happenings.
Uncle Ed outlines the political situa-
tion in his native state. He says that
the congressional district which in
cludes Washington is strong for free
silver and will elect free silver con-
gresham and the state Will 60 for Bry-
an and Sewall Notwithstanding the fact
that it is Hobart's home state. He re-
lates an instance of gathering at a
COUSINS house some time since-a sort
of a reunion-and says that 10 were in
attendance and all were for free silver
that they talked of the conditions of the
farmers and laborers of the country and
that they in the east are as eager for
financial reform as the people of the
west. His cousin, Geo. Wyckoff by
name, is quite wealthy, owns a great
amount of real estate and land and fol-
lows farming as a business. He has
heretofore been republican but the st.
Louis platform is more than he could
stand and he is now for Bryan. Uncle
Ed says he can do more for the cause of
free silver in New Jersey than he could
IN Kansas and says he is talking for the
white metal day and night. He firmly
believes that Bryan and silver will win
in this campaign. When he left for New
Jersey he thought hewas going toa state
where free silver had never been heard
OF and where advocates of such meas
ure would be at once condemned as an
archists and repudIators. However, he
found far different condition of af-
fairs. The people of New Jersey have
put on their thinking caps and after the
November election it will be found
that their electoral vote Will be recorded
in favor of Bryan and silver.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

Last Friday EVENINGS mail brought
an epistle addressed thusly: ITO the
man who assisted Burke to escape -
Our worthy p. M. did not know exactly
where to throw the matter but finally
concluded the Cresset box was the prop.
er place. But later Sheriff Mills ap-
peared and asked for the document, let
ter or whatever it was, and examined
it. We don't know what Tonk did
with it but we understand that he re-
mailed and ordered it sent to Lutte AK
line bearing the inscription "opened by
mistake"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

The Kansas state Fair at Wichita
from September 81 to 26, inclusive. this
year Will Guido itself as compared with
former years. Stock and crops from
every county in the state will be on eX,
hibitlon and the best races ever run in
Wichita will be attractions. Balloon
ascensions and parachute drops the
last four days promise to be especially
interesting. A rate of one fare for the
round trip. has been made and all who
can attend will be repaid with interest
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16
PUBLIC SALE.
sired.

Mrs. NJ. G. Sparks will sell at Public
Sale at Simpsons livery barn in
Medicine Lodge, on Saturday, Septem-
Der 10, 1895, various kinds Of stock,
farming implements, feed, etc., con-
sisting OF horses, mules, mares, colts,
one header, ice house In town, Ice tools
and other tools, one buggy, 600 bushels
Brown Dhuro seed, cane feed In field
on home place and corn in field on
Chaplin place.
Those thinking of buying corn. look
at it in the field on the Chaplin place
before day of sale.
Sale to begin at 10 o'clock am. sharp.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

Mrs. n. b. Blanton met with quite a
severe accident last Tuesday morning
by being thrown out of her buggy
breaking her nose, cutting her face and
otherwise bruising her up considerably
The doctor was called in who dressed
her wounds, which are very painful
but not considered dangerous.-Hazel-
ton Express.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

Allen Herr was up from Oklahoma
Oh Monday. He is feeling good over
his nomination but has hard race to
make. Owing to the manner in which
the republicans gerrymandered the rep.
resentative districts, the 23rd is or has
heretofore been a very doubtful one
But silver is gaining rapidly and his
election is practically assured by a fail
majority.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

AS per agreement entered into be-
tweenM. b. IngIe and IF. Thorn this 18th
day OF September. 1886, the discussion of
these propositions will begin at 7:30 p m.
Tuesday, September, 22nd, at the court
house in Medicine Lodge, Kansas, the
disputants to haye one hour each in the
opening of each proposition and finish
In alternate half hour speeches. Two
evenings are to be given toeach PROPOSE
ton. In the closing, each affirmant
will be granted fifteen minutes. No
new arguments are to be introduced in
the closing speeches.
NJ. b. INGLE,
IF. THORN.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

The funeral of Luther Gar land took
place last Wednesday instead of Thurs
day, as we stated last week. The de.
ceased was IS years and 8 months OF
age and besides wife and two grown
children, leaves three brothers and two
sisters surviving him. Only one sister
of the deceased living at a distance
could attend the funeral.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

w. l.. Murdoch came up from the
Strip last week. He was delegate in
the representative convention which
nominated Allen Herr on the 4th inst.
and saws it was an interesting and close
though friendly contest, LIE WIS Thomp
son was in the race and had a strong
following. 1t required a considerable
number of ballots before the conven-
ton came together.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

AT the meeting of the council last
Wednesday evening, Miss Lille Muir.
ply resigned her position as city clerk
and Geo. w. Horney was appointed
Miss Murphy resigned becau Sc she has
changed her residence to the country
and could not conveniently attend to
the work Of the office. She has made q
good clerk during the time she held the
Office
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16
Special TrainS.-
STATE FAIR,
WICHITA, KANSAS.

SPECIAL TRAIN WILL LEAVE MEDI.
CINE LODGE at 6:2o A. NJ. September
II, %, "a, IS, 20. arriving at Wichita ut
10 a. IN. Leave Wichita for Medicine Lodge
at 7:30 p. m. Tickets will be sold for ONE
FARE for the round trip. $3.50. Tickets
on sale September 21st to 18th, good to return
including 18th. This is best train service ever
made from this point to Wichita. Call at my
ofice for special attractive folders
w. o. HoRR, agent.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

On Monday, the 14th inst, Probate
Judge Funk issued marriage license to
Edward ]. Hoagland and Miss Maud
Saunders, both of Sun City. They were
married the same evening at the resi-
dence of the brides parents, Rev. j. NJ.
Adams officiating. The young people
are we'll known in the western part of
the county and in this city. Our best
wishes go with the young couple during
future life.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16
NOTICE.

Private bids are desired on an extra
fine bunch of cattle belonging to the es-
tate of William FL. Sparks, deceased.
and located little west of Medicine
Lodge. About 80 head ARE two and
three year old heifers, and about 20
head are calves. See myself or C. L.
Sparks, dentist.
MRS. ELIZA E. SPARKS, Adm'trix.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

Cushenbery and Sellers have received
assays from their Colorado mines as
follows: First, $40 20; second, 81. 25;
third, $3.50; fourth, 81. Our fellow
citizens are feeling good over their sue
cess and it would not surprise us il
they would both turn gold bug and vote
for Mckinley on their prospects, al
though we hope it won't have this effect
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

Anyone wishing TO become mem
Der of the Feed Growers Association of
Barber county may do so by placing
his name on the roll books. For the con-
venience of those who cannot attend the
regular meetings, the roll book may be
found at any time with the secretary
l.. COLVIN.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

David Nation came up from Taloga
on Sunday and attended to some bus
mess matters on Monday, and
returned home yesterday. The
Elder is candidate on the fusion demo
republican ticket of D county for coun-
ty attorney and thinks he will be elect
ed. But then he is not Hicks in the
prognosticating business.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

Mrs. NJ. j. Higgins returned from her
eastern trip on Sunday. Mrs. Allen
aud the children Will remain during
the winter at least. Am has good
position IN a tinshop in a large hard
ware store in Southern Illinois.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

The tabernacle meeting which was to
have begun on Friday evening of this
week at the NJ. +. church has been
postponed. 1t viii open on Thursday,
September "A and continue ten days.
A. A, Parker, pastor.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

l.. w. Moore has been again nomina'
ted by the republicans of Woods coun'
ty, Ok, for register of deeds. The on
" reason that Lem will not be elected
is because he is on the wrong side OF
the fence, politically.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

Regular meeting of Fidelity Lodge
No. So, A. 0. U. W.. next Friday even
ing, September Is. Important work to
be disposed Of. A full attendance is de-
sired.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

A joint debate between Messrs. Mar
tin and Ellis at Elm Mills, is billed fol
the 18th inst. Plenty of shade, water,
seats, etc, and every visitor Will be
treated royalty. Elm Mills is a good
place for political or social gatherings.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

II. S. Lands, A. Roessler and II. c..
Walker represented Barber county at
the Populist senatorial convention at
Coldwater last Saturday. They made
the trip overland in company with the
Harper county delegation, leaving on
Friday morning and returning on Sun
day evening.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

Mrs. NJ. G. Sparks has decided to
hold her public sale on Saturday,
the 10th inst, in the city opposite
Simpsons livery barn instead of at her
farm. The change is made for the con-
Yenience of prospective purchasers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16
DEBATE.

Elder NJ. B. Ingle and Rev. Thorn
Will debate the Sabbath question at
the court house in this city, beginning
next Tuesday evening. The PROPOSE
lions and rules of discussion follow:
Prop. /. Does the Bible teach that the Sab
bath as set forth in the Decalogue is obliga-
tory upon christians.
Thorn afirms; Ingle denies.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

Mrs. Carrie Meany, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Sam'l Robinson, is visiting
with Mr.. II. and family near Pixley,
and will remain about two months.
She arrived last week from Chicago.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

Louis Nilsson will make his next trip
to Medicine Lodge on Monday, Sept.
DIST. All parties desiring to order a
good suit will do we'll to call on him on
that day.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

II. A. Burnett and family are being
visited by w. w. Alexander and daugh-
ter, of COvington, Kentucky. They ar
rived last Thursday. Mr.. Alexander is
Mr.. Burnett's sisters husband.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

j. A. Murphy and family have moved
from the Dobbs 81 Shaw ranch near
Deerhead, to the Horn place south of
town, where they will reside during the
winter at least.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

Mrs. J.B.VaughD was called to Cald.
we'll last week on account of the illness
OF her son, George Moore. 1t is said
that he is afflicted with severe attack
of typhoid fever.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

+. E. Hagerman has announced his
candidacy for county superintendent
subject to the decision of the republi-
can convention. We admire his nerve
but not his judgment. Everybody
knows that Frank Shell will be elected
to succeed himself
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

Mrs. Eliza Sparks and family moved
into rooms in the Thompson block, ad
joining q. l.. Sparks dental office, on
Saturday. Elder NJ. b. Ingle and fami-
by Mrs. Sparks.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

The Peoples Party Central Commit
tee at its meeting on Saturday, Septem-
Der 18th, arranged the following dates
and places for meetings. The different
candidates on the county ticket will be
in attendance as well as other speakers:
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

Mrs. II. q. Thompson and daughter,
Lelah, and Mrs. N. V. and Jesse o.
Bryan started for their home at Wood.
ward last FRIDAY, overland.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

Frank Lewis will open up a meat
market in the the old gypsum building
on North Main street on Monday, Sep
TENDER 28th. We bespeak for him a
liberal share of the city's patronage.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

A delegation of republicans were up
from the south part of the county on
Sunday caucusing with the bosses here
at headquarters. Oscar Haberlein, the
aspirant for the republican nomina-
ton for representative, was one of the
visitors and Harry Glenn, editor of the
KioWa Journal. was another.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

y Pophlist meeting has been arrang-
ed for at the Central View school
house, otherwise known as the Tad
pole school house, on next Monday,
September 2lst. The meeting will be
we'll supplied with local speakers and
gOldbugs as we'll as silver bugs are cor
daily invited.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

Eli Buckles, of Cedar township, was a
caller on Monday. Eli is for Bryan and
silver first, last and all the time and
thinks he will be elected, though he
don't believe it will be a Waik-aWay.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

Louis Nilsson, the tailor, will make
regular trips to Medicine Lodge and
will be prepared TIC take orders for gen
tlemen's clothing. All work guaran-
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

In announcing the officers of the
Feed Growers Association last week
we made slight error. Instead of H.
H. Case being president, o. Mills was
was made vice president.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

Parties having peaches for sale that
are suitable for shipping can find sale
for them at Santa Fe depot. w. o.
Horr.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

The ladies Of the Methodist church
will serve ice cream every Saturday af-
ternoon in room back of DR.. Moore's
Office. Ice cream 10 cents.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

Louis Nilsson, merchant tailor, makes
coats, vests and pants at reasonable
prices. Call on or address him at
Medicine Lodge, Kansas, or Alva, OF.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

f. w. Romlg and family have rented
and moved into Mrs. Carrie Nations
house, corner South and South Walnut
streets, formerly owned by Mrs. Macy.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

E. Sample is attending court at Alya
this week, being engaged in the Lappin
case at present.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

Judge Loren Edwards is in the city
on business. He is located at Galena.
at present and doing well.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

Quite number of our people took in
the Winfield a. o. U. w. festivities,
leaving on yesterday mornings special
We did not get all the names of the per-
sons who went.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

A. NJ. IIouchIn made business trip
to Nebraska a couple of weeks ago, re-
turning on Friday last.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

w. A. Creighton, one OF Cedar's
staunch Populists, attended the COM
mIttee meeting i'll this city on Satur-
day.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

Mrs. w. ). hubert returned from
Kansas City on Monday where she had
been to purchase a fall and winter
stock of millinery goods.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

For SALE-Two secondE feather
beds. Enquire of l.. L. Williams, fur
niture dealer
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

Honorables G.. w. Ellis and G.. M.
Martin debate the financial question at
Elm Mills on Friday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

A girl baby was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
George Willard ON Sunday, the 18th.
DIR. Moore in attendance.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

Mr.. and Mrs. G.. A. Hubbard returned
Sunday from their visit to Kansas City
and with relatives in Johnson county,
Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

If you need anything in the clothing
line see Louis Nilsson at Alva, o. T., or
Medicine Lodge, Kans.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

Our supply of type and space is ex-
hausted and several interesting articles
and communications go over until next
week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

Prop. 2. Does the Bible teach that the first
day of the week ia the Lords Day and should
1t be observed by christians as such.
1ngle affirms; Thorn denies.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

Miss Bessie Thompson is attending
school in this city and making her
home with her uncle, w. S. Robert.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

Waldron Chase is making arrange
ments to secure the famous comedian
John Dillon, for date in the middle OF
OctOber-about the 10Th nr GOTH That
our people will give him a full house
goes without saying.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

A fine girl baby was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. G. w. Ellis last Wednesday night.
OF course it is bright 16 to / Miss and
is already hurrahing for its pa for
county attorney.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

Miss Uernice Woodward begun her
term of school at Sun City Monday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

w. r. Julian was up from kiowa on
Saturday, Sunday and Monday looking
after the Bowers case and incidentally
feeling the political pulse in regard to
his county attOrneyship boom. We are
sorry for Will, but are compelled to say
that G.. NJ. Martin has been slated.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

When you buy flour, see Woodward
1t will be to your interest. loft
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

Sheriff Mills arrived with his pris-
oner, Fred Bowers, last Friday and
Bowers is now in Jail awaiting his pre-
liminary hearing which will probably
take place at KiowaneXt Friday. Sam
pie and Julian are defending him.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

The ladies aid society of the Baptist
church Will open q Bazaar early in De-
cember, next.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Watkins, parents of w.
5. Watkins, and Mr.. and Mrs. Twom-
bley, brother-in- law and sister of w.
S. Watkins, leave today for their. home
in Iowa. They have been visiting In
this part of the country during the
whole summer.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

OWill Garland is confined to his bed
with an attack of typhoid fever.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

Miss Jessie Ellis Is attending school
in Kansas City. She left last Thnrs-
day.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

Don't wear clothes that don't fit you.
See Louis Nilsson and order neat suit.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

Don't forget Mrs. NJ. c. Sparks sale
next Saturday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16
PEOPLES PARTY MEETINGS.

Homer Hastings was a caller from
Sun City yesterday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

Royal shifting 10 cents per yard at
WoodWard'S.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

II. c. Mccoy was up from HaZelton
attending TO business matters on Mon
day. Henry was laid up five weeks
during the summer with typhoid fever
and consequently is looking thin.
We are glad to state. however, that he
has completely recovered and is feeling
as well as usual again. At one time
Ii. c. was thinking of leaving the coun-
ty but he has changed his mind and
will remain with us.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

Hon. II. 8. Lands left yesterday for
Usage and surrounding counties where
he will make campaign speeches during
the next week or ten days. Harry is a
vote maker wherever he goes.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16
LOCAL NEWS.

A. T. & 8. p. RY. TIME CARD.
Eastern connection, leaves. ...... 1856 p. IN
kiowa and Panhandle connection, and all
points in Texas, leaves. .......... 1000 q. IN.
Eastern connection, arrives. :16 y. IN.
kiowa and Panhandle connection and South
ern mail, arrives. ..-.I 10 p. IN.
All trains run daily except Sunday: only one
train; leaves at 1000, arrives7:l0.
NO. HoRR, Local Agent.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

The Coldwater Star inclines little
to the roaring act because young peo-
pie of that county come to Barber coun-
ty to procure license and get married.
The Star evidently don't know that We
have good-looking probate judge here.
It's all right to patronize home indus
try when you can't go away and get
something better for the same money,
at least this is what the young people
of Comanche county seem to think.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

See Woodward for hats.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

See Louis Nilsson and get a nice suit.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16

See Woodward for dry goods and gro
cerieS,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-09-16
STREET COURT

The Woodward News of last week
has an article of some three or four
sticks on "who Assisted Burke to Es-
cape" which will certainly be relief to
the Cresset. The News editor, w. f.
Bolton, and the Cresset editor, l.. NJ.
Axline, are bosom friends and this
charitable act on the part of the former
in coming to the aid of a brother in dis
tress is, to say the least, commendable.