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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-08-12
SMELLING SAYS GOODBYE.
The Man Who Placed Chester 1. Long IN Nom
ination at Wichita Last March JOINS
the Bryan Club and Bids Adleu
to Republicanism.

Before Chester 1. Long gets much
farther along in the campaign he will
wish for good long Rip Vanwinkle
sleep. On Saturday August l, he made
a speech at Anthony in which he ig-
nored the American product" plat
form, the platform ON which he was
nominated last March before the dish
of crow was served at st. Louis, and
came out square-toed for the single
gold standard. Geo. r. Smelling,
leading republican of Harper county,
who was the republican candidate for
judge Of this district in 1894 and who
placed Chester Long In nomination for
congress last March, heard the speech
and drank in every word thereof and
then drove TO Harper to join the Bryan
Silver Club. Mr.. Long will make more
votes for Bryan, free silver and the
Populist ticket this year than the Pop
ulist speakers hope to.
The following will explain itself. 1t
is taken from the Topeka State Journal
of Tuesday evening, August 4, a repub-
lican paper, and its correctness is not
and cannot be questioned:
Harper, Aug. Am enthusiastic
Bryan ratification meeting was held at
this place Saturday evening. Bon6res,
fireworks and anvils were part of the
order of the evening. Speeches were
made by George w. Finch, George R.
Smelling, Andy Titus, Mayor j. D.
Brown of Anthony and A. s. Beeler.
Finch, Smelling and Brown have all
been leading republican workers of
this county and southern Kansas.
George r. Smelling is the man who
nominated Chester L. Long for congress
at the Wichita convention this SUM-
mer. Smelling has always been free
silver republican, but has never left the
party. Long spoke at Anthony last
Saturday afternoon, August l, and took
his stand for the gold standard, and
against the platform of the Seventh
congressional district. Mr.. Smelling
listened to his speech, told some friends
he was done, took a carriage for Har.
per and took an active Interest and
part in the Bryan ratification meeting
A Bryan Silver club was started af
ter the meeting and over 200 signed the
roll. Republicans, democrats and Pop
ulists are among the MEMBERS
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-08-12

OVER in Harper county the
republicans and gold-bug
democrats have fused on the
county ticket. The follow
ing resolution was passed by
the republican convention of
that county, which shows
that the sound money demo
Gratis will get a good share Of
the spoils:
Resolved, That this convention de-
sires to express its appreciation of as
sistance rendered to the republican
party of this county in the past, by
many genuine democrats; and to that
end, we hereby acknowledge our obliga-
tons to them. and we empower the
County Central Committee to do any.
thing which in their judgment may be
deemed proper to satisfy this debt of
gratitude; and for that purpose we ex-
pressly delegate to the County Central
Committee full power and authority In
the premises.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-08-12

In Kentucky, recently, a
white man was sold under
the vagrancy law for S12.75.
The vagrancy law is an old
law in Kentucky seldom en-
forced, which provides that
Migrants shall be sold at
public auction and the pur-
chaser shall own the services
of the unfortunate unem-
ployed man for a stated
length of time. In this case
the purchaser secures six
months of this poor mans
hard toll for S12.75. There
was a time when the black
man was sold at public auc-
ton but in those days his
body commanded a large
price. Now the white man is
being used as an article of
merchandise and his liberties
are being stolen from him be-
cause of the crime of pov.
erty. Such conditions cause
the American Eagle, proud
bird that she is, to droop her
head in shame.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-08-12
AT Eskridge. Kansa

AT Eskridge, Kansas the
republicans organized a Nc
Kinlev Club and elected j.
w. Core president, supposing
him to be "all right" But
when Mr.. Core heard of the
action he ordered his name
stricken off. A few days
later a Bryan Club was orga-
nized, Core was elected presi-
dent and he cheerfully and
cordially accepted. Every
body is climbing into the
band wagon.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-08-12

The state administration to be inau-
gurated in 1897 was named at Abilene
last week. The ticket Is composed of
men of unquestioned honesty and integ-
rity, against whose record in public or
private life there is not even the least
shadow of suspicion.
The convention was called to order
at 11:15, a. M, Wednesday and the tenn
porary organization, which was after
wards made permanent, was effected
by electing Judge A. w. Dennison, of
ElDorado, chairman and o. w. Hen
dee, of Topeka, secretary, and Frank
Honeywell, of Concordia, assistant Sec
etrary.
The usual committees were appoint
ed and after recess until the after
noon and after hearing reports of COM
mittees nominations Tor governor were
called. The following candidates were
placed in nomination: w. A. Harris
by Baldwin of Leavenworth, l.. blew
cling by Helm of Wichita, L. P. King
by Bradshaw of Cowley county, j. w.
Leedy by Harrison Kelley and seconded
by Hon. H. S. Lands of this county,
Geo. A. Munger of Greenwood and A.
Campbell or Labette. Mr. Leedy was
nominated after the third ballot by &C
clamation. He started in with light
vote but after the third ballot the dele
gates stampeded to the lnvincible hero
from Coffey county amid great applause
and wild cheering.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-08-12

BRYAN will be notified of
his nomination in New York
today. 1t will be a great day
for the eastern metropolis
and his speech on the occas-
ion will have a telling effect
in educating the people of
the great Empire state. It
is by no means certain that
New York will record her SO
votes in favor of Mckinley.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-08-12

ON his way from Omaha to
New York, Bryan was receiv-
ed by ovations at every stop
ping point. In Iowa, a state
which is said to be claimed
by Hanna and Mckinley,
there was no limit to the en-
thusiasm with which Bryan
was received. By the time
November arrives Mckinley
won't know that he is in it a
little bit.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-08-12

The papers of London are
supporting Mckinley for pres
ident of this country. They
say it would be disastrous for
the United States to elect
Bryan. If there were no 9th
er reasons, this should be
sufficient to convince every
true American that Bryan
ought to be our next presi.
dent.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-08-12
DURING the Populist ad.
ministration the penitentiary
was self supporting. Now it
is running behind.

The public debt was re-
duced s1O4,92O,783.3O more
during Cleveland's first adj
ministration than during
Harrison's administra t o n.
The Mckinley tariff law was
in force during Harrison's
administration but not dur
ing Cleveland's.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-08-12

CHESTER I. LONG was nominated
three times for congressman of the
Seventh district. The first time he
was placed in nomination by E.. Sam
pie, of Medicine Lodge; the second time
by Isaac n. Love, of Anthony; and the
third time by Geo. r. Smelling. OF An
thony. All Of these gentlemen have
since ceased to affiliate with the repub-
lican party and two Of them still reside
III Kansas and have recently joined the
Bryan Silver Club. This goes to show
that those who until recently were
Congressman Longs most hearty sup
porters can not 60 With him since he
came out squarely for gold monomet-
allisn. Verify the handwriting is on
the wall,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-08-12

OUR republican friends
should bear constantly in
mind the fact that this is the
first campaign in which the
republican party did not pro-
fess to favor the free and in
dependent coinage Of silver.
While the republican party
has for the past score of years
favored 1.-The existing gold
standard" in deed, this is the
first year it has favored it in
words. AS we examine re-
publican platforms of past
years, we see strong declara-
tions for free silver indepen-
dent of other nations. The
question now presents itself
as to whether the men who
frame republican platforms
now are wiser men than
Blaine, Logan, Plumb, Per.
kins and others. IL you up.
hold republican argument
this year you must condemn
these men as repudiationists.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-08-12

A BRYAN Silver Club was
organized at Dodge City last
Saturday. e. D.Webb, county
superintendent, elected two
years ago on the republican
ticket, was made president.
Mercy! If this thing keeps
going on where will the re-
publicans of Kansas get votes
to elect anything?
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-08-12
SHARON.

The weather continues very warm
and dry.
The corn is injured some in places
where the soil is gravelly. Most corn
is SO nearly matured that it will not be
affected much. A few farmers have
commenced cutting corn in order to
save the fodder.
William Warkhurst came in from the
strip few days ago and is working for
Edgar Keith. On Sunday after church
he and his wife visited with us.
Bro. Ingle preached at the Christian
church on Sunday.
Last week Grandfather Tatum acct
dentally fell from a wagon. The fall
was quite severe and on account of his
great age it was feared it might prove
serious but the latest report is that he
is better and we hope he will soon be
as we'll as usual.
1t is reported that l.. S. Smith has
sold his store and will quit business at
Sharon. We very much regret this as
we have always found him very oblig-
ing and gentlemanly to deal with and
we wish him success wherever he goes.
On Friday we conversed with T..
Woodwork at Hazeiton, who had re-
turned day or two before from a visit
with relatives at the home of his child
hood in New York State. He reports
financial matters about as bad with
farmers there as they are here.
Born, to James A Rogers and wife
recently, twin daughters. Mother and
children doing we'll.
l.. j. Cathcart has been threshing the
wheat in this valley since the dry weatE-
er commenced.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-08-12

The Cresset did not men.
ton the fact that Geo. r.
Smelling left the republican
party, in the last issue. This
was one of the most newsy
events in the political history
of southern Kansas for the
past year and yet the Cresset,
boasting that it is an up-to-
date newspaper, omits this
most important item.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-08-12

CYCLONE DAVIS is a candi-
date for congress in Texas.
If elected, he will be a hum
mer in that body. He has the
right name and is made of
the right kind of stuff to give
the Plutes a whirl or two.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-08-12

BEFORE they became cor
rupted by the agencies of
wealth, nearly all of the lead
ers of both old parties cham
pioned free silver. Among
the notables are John Sher-
man, Grover Cleveland, John
G. Carlisle, Thomas B. Reed
and others that could be
named. Now they are all on
the other side of the fence.
What has changed them?
Bags of gold and continued
official station.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-08-12
CALL FOR COUNTY CONVENTION

nominating convention of the Peoples
Party of Barber county is hereby called to
meet at the Court House in the city of Medi-
cine Lodge on
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER ), 1896,
Mt ii O'Clock a. IN. prompt, for the purpose OF
placing in nomination candidates for the fol-
lowing Offices:
/. Representative.
2. Probate Judge.
g. Clerk of the District Court.
4. County Attorney.
3. Superintendent of Public Instruction.
g. Commissioner of the First District.
The committee has set the day for holding
primaries In the different precincts, on Thurs
day, September 3, at 2 o'clock, p. M, at the
regular polling places or at any place the COM
mittees of the respective townships may pro-
vide.
The basis of apportionment of delegates is
one to every 10 votes or fraction thereof based
on the vote for governor on the Peoples party
ticket at the election in 1894, and one delegate
at large from each precinct, as follows:
Aetna. Cedar. ............ go. 6
Deerhead ...........3 Turkey. ..............3
Dry Creek. Elm Mills. ........3
Elwood ...... - Hazelton ..............4
Med Lodge MlnS Ming may
Moore. ...............5 McAdoo. .............4
Roundup. .......... b Sharon. ...............7
sun City 49,. q Valley ................3
Lockard. .....3
Necessary TO choice 43.
By order of County Central committee.
". CANT, Chairman.
CLAYTON HERR. Sec'y.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-08-12

THE Wichita Eagle has De-
gun to spout slime over the
personal characters of John
w. Leedy and Jerry D. Bot
kin. Leedy and Botkin are
two as clean men as can be
found in the state and the
Eagles attempt to bring
their reputation into ques-
ton will be met with con-
tempt and indignation by the
honest upright people of Kan
sas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-08-12
REPUBLICAN abuse of Cleve

REPUBLICAN abuse of Cleve-
land has suddenly ceased
since his policy has been en-
dorsed by the national repub-
lican convention. A point
has been reached where it
will not do to be too inconsis.
tent.-K. G. World.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-08-12

Elk governor GEO. Z. ANTHONY
died at 1926 last Wednesday night. He
was, at the time of his death, state SUI
perintendent of insurance, was defeat
ed for congressman at large by Col. w.
A. Harris in 1892. He was governor of
the state from 1877 to lS79-servine one
term. His death resulted from a Sc
we're attack of pneumonia.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-08-12

SENATOR MCTAGGART, the republi.
can leader of Montgomery county, has
also left the republican party on &C
count of its hostility to silver. Nc
Iaggart was always regarded as one of
the strongest republicans of the state
senate. He will carry with him a
strong following in his district.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-08-12

The republican state convention is
In session at Topeka today. organizing
yesterday. From what can be learned
so far Gov. Morrill, is in the lead but 1t
would not be matter of much sur
prise if today's dispatches would con-
vey the intelligence that Sam Peters or
Tom Potter came out victorious.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-08-12

SAY, you fellows that say
the smart men are all for the
gold standard. How about
Hon. Geo. R. Smelling! He is
acknowledged to be the
brainiest man the republicans
had in Harper county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-08-12

HON. JOHN w. LEEDY will be next
governor of Kansas. The majority can
safely be placed any place between 20
900 and 10000. Leedy was the INDEX's
favorite candidate and we believe that
he will make stronger race than any
other man that was before the conven-
ton.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-08-12

CHESTER 1. LONG is circulating a
gold standard speech made by Con-
gresham McCleary. Why don't he
circulate some of his own speeches, and
why does man who talked free silver
two years ago now circulate literature
ia direct observation-disclosures Advo-
cate
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-08-12
UNDER GOVERNOR MORRILL's AID
MINISTRATION SMALLEST OF ALL.

6 ovERNOR MORRILL, OWES AN EXPLANATION
OF THIS TO THE PEOPLE, AS HE EsPEC-
TALLY PRIDES HIMSELF ON HIS
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-08-12

One Dollar will get the "Arkapsaw
nicker' weekly paper.and the Buzz
saw" monthly paper, both published
at Hardy, Arkansas, for one year. Sui.
scrlptIons will be taken at this office.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-08-12
OFFICIAL PAPER OF BARRIER co.
Peoples Party Ticket.

Peoples Party Ticket.
For President,
WILLIAM j. BRYAN,
of Nebraska.
For Vice President.
THOMAS E. WATSON,
ofGeorgia.
For Presidential Electors
MORRIS CLIGGET.
ALBERT PERRY,
GEO. IT. PITTS.
G.G. GOSHORN,
VIII. LINTON,
EARL M. BLACKSHEAR,
CHARLES A. KILLER,
JAMES II. LOGAN,
II. j. ROETZELL.
STATE TICKET.
For Governor.
JOHN w. LEEDY,
For Lieutenant Governor,
A. NJ. HARVEY,
of Shawnee.
For Secretary of State,
w. e. BUSH,
of Jewell.
For Treasurer,
VII. HEFLEBOwER,
of Miami.
For Attorney General.
L. G. BOYLE,
OF Bourbon.
For Auditor,
w. H. NORRIS,
of Cherokee.
For Superintendent OF Public instruction,
WIN. sTRY KER,
of Barton.
JUDICIAL TICKET.
For Chief Justice,
FRANK DOSTER,
of Marion.
Judge of Appellate Court. So. Div. Gen., Dept
A w. DENNISON.
OF Butler.
CONGRESSIONAL.
For Congressman at Large,
j, d. BOTKIN,
of Wilson.
For Congressman 18th District,
JERRY SIMPSON,
OF Barber county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-08-12

Get prices on hats. dry-goods. grocer
les, etc., of Glasier & Co.. as they are
cheap and of good quality. Read
their advertisement.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-08-12

The INCOME FROM THE STATE Penn.
TERTIARY AT LANSING
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-08-12

The following head lines are taken
from the Topeka State Journal. a re-
publican paper, and, in the language of
another sheet OF business administra.
ton" procllyities not far from here, we
are led to ask, why is it-thusly?"
STEADILY GROWING LESS.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-08-12
Medicine Lodge Officers.
SOCIETIES.

EQUALITY TEMPLE, No. 2s, Pythian Sister
dmeet regular every End and 4th Thursday
evenings. All members requested to attend
MRS. FANNIE BROWN, N. Z. G.
MRS. N. E. MATTHEWS, NJ. X. and C.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-08-12
IT'S A STRONG TICKET.

Popullsts Name the Ticket aud Democrats En-
dorse.-Bryan and Watson Endorsed
Democrats Name Electors Who VIII
Vote for Watson If He Leads in
Electoral College.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-08-12

n = q LORRAINE CHAPTER. No. 40.
Va LIS Os Regular Communications 1rsf
and third Monday eveningsin each month
MRS. NJ. DELISLE, W. M
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-08-12

DELPHIA LODGE, No. 14O, K of p, meets ON
Monday evening of each week, at the X. of p.
hall. Visiting Knights in good standing fnvi-
ted to attend. G. A. HIBBARD q q
DICK WILSON, K. of r. g. S.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-08-12

CYPRUS CHAPTER No. So, r. A. NJ. meets
in Masonic Hall every I'd and 4th Thursday
Visiting brethren cordially invited
CHESTER l. LONG, II. P
c. l.. BRAMwELL, Sec'y.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-08-12

2 " LOREN EDWARDS CAMP. No. 1sa
~ Y ). of ", meets on list and &c. Satur
North Main street. ~
w. a. LOWRY, Commander.
J. U. ROMIG, Adiutant
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-08-12

A. u w. w Meets ssn's "a h SGg 4t S9 fr SS
hight. A LANGr1oRsT N W.
]. w. SINGER, Recorder. ~
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-06-01

Of the brethren Of the Seventies who
were lex pcc,ed from Salt Lake CITY;
showed how the Church had taken
another ttep forward by the admit.
lance OF Utah to Statehood; counseled
the Sninth to watch anu pray always;
said no doubt oil were disappointed r.
not seeing brethren from Salt Lake
CITY, eth II was our privilege 10 have
a good conference, for the Lord hassald
where We met together In His name
Ito will be there ~ bless US with Hit
Holy Spirit. Bishops Osborn, Low,
Freedom, II. i. Hennefi, Glencoe,
John h. Thatcher. Bedford, n. Hyde,
Auburn, Charles IN, Porter, FAifview
aud William Parsont, Cottonwood, re.
ported their respective wards in good
condition. Elder Thomas Burton re-
ported the Alton ward; ssid the local
Organizations were In good run.
ming order and the Saints seemed
desifous to labor for the building
up " the Kingdom Of God. Elder
WIN. w. burton said We are favored
people and we should appreciate the
blessing. by which we are surrounded;
showed how necessary II II for all to
be- obediont ami work Tor tho advance
ment Of God's Kingdom. Elder A. V.
Call gave p discourse on tho Word Of
Wisdom, tithing and other duties, al.
vising the Saints not 10 complain but
TO be humble and obedient and the
Lord would bless them. Elder George
Osmond spoke litiln On the fern anu
manner VI burying our dead, n short
time on tue late 'deolarAtiob;" ssid
we would be all risht u we kept dod's
commandments, for His Kingdom was
set up never more 10 be taken away
nor given ~ another people.
Our commodlous meeting house was
flled n overlooking Notwithstanding
the very unpleasant weather, AMI we
had a rich OdtuOurlug OF the Holy
Spirit. Tho health OF the people here
" good; and although some nTo dis
oouraged by the lalo spring, we are H..
olined 10 think that whom the summer
comes, n II ever does, they will ETH
DO satisfied with biat valley.
w. ii. BENS1NoIos,
stake Cle;s.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-06-01
NOTICE or TRUSTEES SALE.

NOTICE 10 HEREBY GIVEN, THAT IN
~ accordance VITA and under tho power
aud authority granted by that cufta ia
Trust deed, made the iird day u August ifpl
90 the undCrsigned uustoca. ~ Mar e.. Mills.
lhugh And j 4. MiliHpaugh her husband, aud
recorded August ~, ire M book "a" ~
mortgages, ou page al5 u the rucofJi Of salt
Lake County, Utah, the undersigned trustees
Will offer for sale ana cell 70 the highest bidder
for cash, ~ The south front door OF she JOINT
Ilv and County building In salt
~ Court housc Of salt Lane County, Utah.
on the 9th day OF juno. 1856 A. Vi O'Clock
noon Of said day. all tho real estate hereinafter
described, TO pay and discharge tho tud1blOd
mess secured By sAid trust deed, anu The amount
81 taNpa Maid on said resi- estate BY tho holder
OF taid Indebtedness and Interest thOrv1n, and
reasonable attorneys fees, nnd TIE costs Of
this notice, and expenses a ha'c. aid Hala
beng Al the request of the holder OF SAID In.
dehtedhess, ana because Of the fall maturity
and non. payment 81 the SAID indohicdnesa.
sad real estate IA particularly described AZ
Commencing At the southeast corner Of los
sin block a Of plat "b. sat Lake Guy survey,
sud running thence west \ rods, thence norm
rods, thence east 3 rods, thence south rods,
thence etst ptods. and thourl south rods to
place OF commencement Also. commCncin
Is rods west and rods south Of the notthcast
corner Of iot 10. ~ block ~. Of ftyo Acre Plat
~" BiE Field survey. ana running thence
east gb tods, thence south al feet 10 begin.
ning. % =. sALlhiuhl,
Trusteoa
tIirtt publication. May 2ist, is1dJ