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The San Francisco call., 1897-01-23
TERMS AGREED UPOM.
Harmon Begins Foreclosure Proceedin,
z1o{n,f fbn T,,ion Por;d~

Harmon Begins Foreclosure Proceedings
50otnst the Union Pacific.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 22.-The
United Associated Presses by Attorney
General Harmon this afternoon:
Upon the defeat of the funding bill in
the House the President directed the At
torney- General to commence foreclosure
proceedings against the Union Pacific
Railway Company, first making the best
arrangements obtainable for the protec-
ton of the Governments interests. Fol-
lowing the lines indicated in his last re-
port the Attorney-General began negotia-
tions with the reorganization committee.
On Thursday an agreement was reached
which will result in immediate steps to
foreclose. The chief step of the negotia-
tions was the protection of the Govern
ment against the risk OF sacrifice of its
claim by sale at a price which would
leave nothing substantial after paying
prior liens.
This protection is now assured by a
guarantee that the Government shall re-
ceive on its lier on aided portions of the
Union Pacific and Kansas Pacific lines,
including the sinking fund, not less than
$40, 754, 900. The sale will be public, so
that the Government will receive the
benefit of any higher bids up to the full
amount OF its claim, principal ana inter
est. Tne sum OF four and half million
dollars cash WIS on Tuesday deposited
with the United States Trust Company of
New York by General Louis Fitzgerald,
chairman of the committee, as security
according to the terms of the agreement,
The committee agrees to bid par for the
sinking fund if it is desired to sell il at
any tine before the foreclosure SALE
bills in equity have been prepared,
signed By the Attorney-General and Hon.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-23
French In From by Of
Of Her o Tanks and Her Dyed Blo d

lines, inclusive of the Kansas Pacific line.
The reorganization committee guarantees
a minimum bid OF something over $45, ,000.-
600 for the Governments claim upon the
railroad and for the Government Union
Pacific sinking fund, and has deposited
s., 500, 900 as earnest money. Kuhn, Loeb
& Co.. bankers for the reorganization COM
mittee, have assured the company the
funds required TO carry its agreement with
the Government into effect.
"By the terms of the settlement theGov-
ernment will rect i've the original amount
of the per cent bonds issued by it in aid
of the Union Pacific, less payments made
by the com pany to the Government, with
interest at the rate OF 81 per cent per
annum.
The detailed statement of the debt of
the Union Pacific, made on October l,
1896, was as follows:
Principal $27, 236, ,512; interest accrued
and not paid, $343, ,748; interest paid by
the United States, $40 094 744; repaid By
the Union Pacific, SIS 9SS, ,O35; balance of
interest paid by the United States, $30,-
los, 7o9; principal of Kansas Pacific debt,
Sc, ,303 900; interest on Kansas Pacific
de DTS, Sc, 493, SAB.
The principal of the debt by the forego-
ing figures amounted on October l to
$33, ,539, 512 and interest to 1885, 944, 300, while
both together amounted to $40, ,4s3,81
1.-The sinking fund created for the pay
ment of the Government debt now
amounts to something over ST., 900, 600,
and it is chiefly in Government railroad
bonds. This fund is to be retained by the
syndicate formed to provide funds to pay
off the Government debt ahd to carry out
the reorganization plans. The net amount
to be paid to the Government is, there
fore, $28, 900. 000." -.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-23
Attorney-General Harmon Nego-
tiates With the Reorganiza'
tion Committee.
GUARANTEE OF PRINCIPAL AND
SOME INTEREST.
Soon the Department of Justice Will
Decide as to the Central
Pacific Debt.

ST. LOUIS, No., Jan. 22.-The first
decisive step to secure foreclosure of
the lien of the United States Govern
ment upon tho Union Pacific Railway
was taken here this evening. United
States District Judge Sanborn was
called upon at the Southern Hotel at
8 o'clock tonight by Attorney John C.
Cowen of Omaha. He asked the Judge
to direct that foreclosure proceedings
be begun at once. All the legal bear
ings of the case were discussed by the
two jurists and finally the Judge issued
the order. Mr.. Cowen had barely suf-
fcient time to catch n train for Omaha,
where he will institute foreclosure pro-
ceedings tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-23

Pacific Railroad Commission, made to-
day, said:
1--WE have provided in this bill that said
commission in making any settlement
under this act shall reserve to Congress
the right to regulate or prescribe the rates
of tolls or charges for transportation of
freights or passengers on any or all of said
roads and all other rights and powers in
respect to said roads and railroad compa-
nies as they exist.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-23
STATEMENT OF REokGANlzERs.

Guarantee of a Minimum, Bid for tie
Union Pacific.
NEW YORK, N. Y, Jan. 22-The fol-
lowing statement by the reorganization
committee of the Union Pacific Railway
was made here to-day.
1.-The Union Pacific reorganization com
mittee has come to an agreement with the
Government, in accordance with which
the latter has begun foreclosure proceed
ings of its lien upon the Union Pacific
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-23
COAST AND HARBoR DEFsNsEs


Closing Session OF the Convention Held
at Tampa, Eto.'
TAMPA, FLA, Jan. 22.-In the Coast
and Harbor Defense and Improvement
Convention, which closed its session to-
day, the commission submitted its report,
which was adopted without debate. The
resolutions provide that the convention
shall not submit any suggestions to the
United States Government looking toward
the appropriation of any specific sum of
money for the National defense, leaving
the matter entirely to the recommends
tion of the proper authority. The army
reorganization or Lamont bill is fully in
dorsed. and an early consideration OF the
bill by Congress is urged and its passage
recommended.
Anincrease in the annual appropria ton
for the State militia of the United States
and the distribution of Springfield rifles
used by the United States army among
the militia or National Guard of the yari-
Gus States is recommended. Congress is
urged to enact such legislation as will give
proper attention to the naval reserves of
our country. The yearly addition of fight
ing ships and torpedo boats to the
strength of the navy is commended.
The attention of Congress is called to the
necessity of immediate protection to the
seaboard of the country.
The com N ittee on resolutions further
recommended the organization of
National defense organization and that
the following gentlemen constitute the
officers of the permanent association for
the first year: President. General Horace
Porter of New Y ork; secretary, Colonel j.
Frye of Massachusetts; first vice-presi.
dent, General ]. B. Gordon of Georgia;
second president, General Lew Wal
lace of Indiana; third vlce-president, Hon.
A. K. Mcclure of Pennsylvania; fourth
vice. president, General r. A. Alger of
Michigan; fifth vice. president, NJ. H de
Young of California; sixth vice. president,
General William Miller of Florida; seventh
vice-president, John G. Pope of Massachu-
setts.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-23
SHERMANS SUCCESSOR.
Governor Bushnell May appoint q Lab,
Ren~>s>,fAfSna

Governor Bushnell May Appotnt a Labor.
Representatives.
COLUMBUS, OHIO, Jan. 22.-The in
tense interest in the sele ction of success
sor to Senator Sherman brought nearly
the whole membership of the seventy
second general assembly to the reunion
to-day and banquet tonight where Gov
ernor Bushnell presided and Chairman
M. A. Hanna, among others, responded
to q toast
II have merely come down for an out
ing," said Chairman Marcus A. Hanna
this afternoon. 81 have not been in the
best of health for some time and took ad-
vantage of the kind invitation TO Join in
the reunion Of members of the general
assem- bly,, with nearly all of whom l am
personally acquainted. There is nothing
political in my visit.
Governor Bushnell called upon Chair
man Hanna at his quarters IN the Chitten-
den this evening, and the two chatted for
short time.
The report comes directly from State
Chairman kurtZ, who is very close to
Governor Bushnell and Senator Foraker,
that Governor Bushnell will not appoint
Mr.. Hanna to the Senate From this
source also comes the statement that the
Governor will not call special session of
the Legislature.
From other sources it is reported that
Bushnell will propose to Hanna that
lnasmuch as the workingmen were
appealed to in the late campaign to sup
port the Repu blican tickst and responded
noblv, and there are plenty of rich men In
the Senate and no representatives of the
laboring classes, one of the latter should
be appoin ted to the vacancy.
To meet this the Hanna advocates are
using a statement made by John Mcbride.
ex-president of the United Mineworkers.
to the effect that Hanna was the fairest
man in his dealings with his employees
that he ever knew.
The toast assigned Mr.. Hanna was:
"Ohio, the Mother of Presidents-How
They Are Made"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-15
ABOUT CROP REPORTS.

HAZELTON, KAs.. Dec. L. 1897.
EDs. INDEX: am glad to see in your last
issue that you are opposed to the lying crop
reports for had supposed thatI was the only
one that was bucking that "refuse of lies.''
Soon after the agriculture department at
Topeka had reported that Barber county had
raised 10000 bushels of wheat this year l
wrote to the department for particulars under
date Of September 21st and received reply
dated the 18th. The reply not being satisfac-
tory, 1 wrote again October Bird and received
a reply dated October 9th which 1 have for
warded. You will see that the secretary re-
ports Barber county as having raised $50 900
bushels of wheat and then in his general re-
port dated November Gath, he says that Barber
comfy raised IA 900 bushels of wheat. So the
secretary admits by implication that the first
report was false to the amount of 5000 BUSH
els. But suppose we knock off 700, can a.
600 be found to have been raised in the coun-
tyr Let those men who did the reporting try
to find it. The greater mistake is in report
ing the corn crop which they put at 457, 53s
bushels. Now suppose We knock OF 4OO, 600
bushels. can 81, 53S bushels be found to have
been raised In this county this year?
Now the men who did the reporting for this
county seem to be average fair minded men.
~ A-A 40 Nho" eio HS1St VI tuem lar on pa
per In the cities and towns, in the shade. They
simply want to make good showing; they
don't know that their reports are in the inter-
est OF thieves and robbers, thereby making
themselves the enemies of the balance of man
kind. There can be no more reliance placed
in these crop reports than in the reports of re-
v1val of business and prosperity which are pre-
meditated lies. Many of our preachers have
got to speaking lies in the name of the Lord
even on funeral occasions, but they all are so
ignorant that they do not know that they are
fulfilling prophecy. n. B. BLANToN
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-15
WEDDING Anniversary.

On Monday, Noy. 22nd. the Rev. Geo.
Robinson and wife who reside in the
northeastern part of Sharon township,
celebrated their 10th wedding day. The
first or real wedding transpired In Eng
land, Warkwuth, Northumberland Co.
in 1857, where they were born and
where they resided until Is years ago,
when they with their family of six
children emigrated to this county and
have for the last Is years been residents
OF this neighbOrhood. MIR. and Mrs
Robinson are members of the Cumber.
land Presbyterian church and at pres
ent he has the pastorate of churches of
that denomination In Sumner andKing-
man counties. They are highly es-
teemed by all who know them and it
was cheerful happy company that as
sembled at their home on the above
date. Host and hostess spared no pains
or expense to make the dinner a sue
cess, the browning dish being the fam
Gus old English plum pudding which
was excellent. The guests exerted
themselves in many ways to make the
labor light and the occasion a joyful
one for the whole party. Mr. and Mrs
Robinson received several nice presents.
An elegant rocking chair was the gift
of the ladies of the near neighborhood,
while Mr.. Robinson was remembered
with slippers, gloves, a nice hand bag,
table linen and many other articles both
of utility and Observation-Disclosures of
esteem and friendship. That they may
live to celebrate their golden wedding
here IN Sharon valley is the wish of all
who attended the 10th anniversary.
Mr.. Robinson takes this opportunity
to thank his neighbors and friends for
their many expressions of good will and
friendship and hopes his sojourn may
be long among them. Those present
were VIM. Brown, wife and Grandma
Tatum, Mr.. Newsom and wife, Mr..
johnson and wife, Mr.. Gaddie and wife,
Mr.. Vandlvier AMI wife, Mr.. Lockard
and wife, Mr.. Daugherty, wife and
daughter, Miss Maggie Calvin, Mrs. M.
Lumpkins, Mrs. Wisner, Mr.. Gordon
and wife, Mrs. Solf and daughter, Mr..
Mott White and wife, MIR. Nina and
wife, Mr.. Geo. White and wife, Mr..
Demott, Mr.. Forney and wife of Okla
homa. Mrs. Forney being the only
daughter of the Robinson family. X.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-15

We take the following account of the
marriage of David Duff from the YER
sailles No. Leader. Mr.. Duff made a
visit to Medicine Lodge nearly four
years ago and made many friends among
the young people here who wish him
bon voyage down the stream of life:
"Aquiet wedding occurred in this city
Thursday evening, Dec. End. the con-
tracing parties being Mr. Dave d. Duff,
foreman of the Leader Office, and Miss
Gertrude Price, eldest daughter OF Mrs.
7. G.. Price. The ceremony was per-
formed at the parsonage By Rev A. L..
Houston, of the M. E. church. in his
usually happy and impressive style.
Mr.. Duff is a young man reared in our
midst and is known and respected for
his sterling worth. He is printer by
trade. and for several months past has
filled the position of foreman in the
Leader Office. He also fills the position
of city clerk. His bride has lived In
Versailles from childhood. and is gen.
eral fayorite in society"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-15

Fish Commissioner Schultz made q
second seizure of qua.ls from the Wells
& Fargo Express Co. at Wichita Mon
day. The box containing the quails
was consigned to A. Partridge s. Co.,
st. Louis, and many people wondered
how the game law man knew 1t con.
tanned quail. Mr.. Schultz had his bird
dog with him, and when the dog saw
the word "Partridge' on the box he
came to point and finally flushed the
contents of the box. Every game law
man ought to have smart dog.-An.
thOny Bulletin.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-15

E. Sample recovered sufficiently last
week to be able to go to Woodward on
Saturday to appear in the Chapman
murder case. On Monday he wired for
his sister, Miss Nellie, who left for
that place on the morning train. Ed is
subject to severe attacks of hemorrhage
and never feels safe unless he is attend.
ed by his sister when thus afflicted.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-15

Uncle Jimmie Scott is lying very low
at his home in the south part of the
city with an attack of paralysis. He
was stricken on Tuesday of last week
in the southwest part of the county
and was brought home Wednesday.
His daughter from Sumner county is
here attending him. DR.. Burney is at
tending him and says he is in a precar.
ious condition, and that bis death is ex.
pected almost any moment.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-15

Attorney q. NJ. Martin, of Medicine
Lodge, was a caller at the Sentinel Of
flee on Tuesday. Mr.. Martin was on
his way to Pratt to attend court. ......
). X. w. Field, prominent stockman
of Barber county, went west ON the
Santa Fe yesterday. He had been to
Kansas City with cattle.-Harper Seu-
tinel
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-15
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Letters remaining uncalled for in the
post Office at Medicine Lodge for the
week ending Dec. IL, 1897:
Miss Ruth Williams. Miss Bertha
Ketchel, Mr.. Alzo Woodbury., Mr.. John
W. Roberts.
When calling for these letters please
state that they have been advertised.
T. A. MCCLEAREY, p. NJ.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-15

We are requested to announce that
a Christmas dinner will be given at the
Sexton school house on Christmas day,
Saturday, December 25th. Everybody
is invited TO bring well-fille baskets.
Bachelors and widowers are especially
invited, and they are urged to bring the
"best grip with them. The dinner
will be absolutely free. We are sure
that the people of Sexton will have q
nice time.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-15

On Saturday, the 18th inst, marriage
license was issued to E. s. Vannaman
and Ida NJ. Click, both of Kiowa and on
Monday. the 18th inst, to Chas. Mus
sen and Amelia Solf, of Sharon. Both
couples are no doubt joined in matri-
mony by the time this appears in print.
Our best wishes ara extended.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-15

Extensive arrangements are being
made for masquerade ball at the op-
era house in this city on Friday night,
Dec. Oath christmas eve.) The ad-
mission price for dancers will be 75cts,
spectators Is cents. Everybody must
secure his or her own costume. No
unmasked person can dance while the
masks are being worn. Masks can be
obtained at the postofice store. Cos
tunes can be either ordered or made.
This Will be the big ball of the season
and will be attended by a great number
from distance.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-15

Noble s. Case have few of the Riv-
erside Oaks and Coles Hot Blast Heat
ers left that they will make close prices
on from now until January 1st. Also
nice line of school house stoves very
cheap.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-15

A. s. Huff, of Sharon township, was
a pleasant caller last Friday. And
when We say he was pleasant caller
our readers will understand that we
have spoken the truth when we add that
ne left US two bushels of as good apples
as we ever ate, on subscription. Mr..
Huff is one of those big hearted men
that makes a community proud of his
citizenship.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-15

Dresses are trimmed in great vari-
ETY. OF braid trimmings this fall. Gla-
sier ~ Co. have the ONLY line OF fancy
dress braids in town. They also have
best calico at one to two cents per yard
cheaper than any in the county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-15

CHRISTMAS NOTICE-There will be q
Christmas tree at the Christian church,
in this city, on Christmas eve. Every.
body invited to participate and hang
their presents on the tree.-Allen w.
Smith. Supt.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-15

Seward Field returned home from
Lawrence last Thursday and will COM
plete his law course in E. Samples of
flee. Mr.. Field is a brilliant young
man and VIII make his mark in his
chosen profession.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-15

The revival meeti ngs at the M. E.
church closed on Monday night.
Rev. G. S. Nusbaum returned to his
home at Winfield on Monday. We did
not learn the exact number that accept
ed Christ and His teachings but the
meetings were among the most success
full ever held In our city.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-15

STRYED-From north of Mingona,
three head of yearlings branded j G on
right hip and long bar covering most
of the side) on left side. Will pay a
liberal reward for their recovery.
Leave all information with J. G. Gar
ten, Lake City, Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-15

Uncle Billie Brown brought the larg-
est watermelon to this Office during the
season this year and is, therefore, enti-
tied to years subscription. His mel
on weighed 63 pounds.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-15

What would have been fatal acct
dent was avoided by the breaking of a
double tree of a spring wagon last Fri
day evening. Mrs. F. w. Romig was
driving span of mules and while max.
ing short turn in front of the Harmon
block on Main street they became
frightened, upset the wagon and began
to run, Mrs. Romig and three children
being beneath the wagon. But, as stat
ed, the double tree was broken, FORUM
ately, and the mules were released.
Those who witnessed it say that Mrs.
Romig and children would doubtlessly
have been killed had not the dOuble-tree
been broken. 1t certainly was narrow
escape from severe injuries, at least.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-15

Men who wear good boot or good
the best shoe and boot on the market,
and one that they will stand back Of.
Glasier & Co. have them. Come in.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-15

j. 4. Fleming was down on the Vel.
lowstone IN Oklahoma the first half of
last week. He says it was long, tire
some trip.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-15

Go to Woodward for hats, caps, dry
goods and notions. Low prices, fair
treatment and good quality are the ele.
ments which are building ap his trade.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-15

Attorney General Boyle has rendered
decision III which he holds that the
new county fee and salary law goes into
effect on January 18th, applying to all
county officers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-15

All members Of the G.. A. K. are re-
quested to meet at the hall next Satnr.
day, December Is, at 2 O'Clock, p. m.
Election of officers occurs at this meet
ing. w. L. COLLINS, Commander.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-15

Miss AlVa Taylor departed for her
home in Arkansas yesterday. She
made many friends in our city, who
hope she may soon renew the visit.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-15

Those who paid on subscription since
our last issue are VIM. Bean, J. A. Nc.
Coy, j. w. Metz, A. s. Huff, J. M
Clarke, J. G. Garten and J. M. Dake.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-15

The sad news of the death Of F. G.
Julian, an old soldier and one of Bar
Der county's most highly respected citi.
zens, reached us last week. Mr.. Julian
formerly resided in Moore township but
in recent years lived at Hazelton. We
take the following account from the
KIowa Review: IF. c. Julian, an old
soldier of the union army, died at HaZ-
elton, Sunday, the 5th inst. BY his re-
quest he was buried according to the
ritual services of the G. A. r., Post No.
3S4 of this city, which was conducted
by j. G.. Lemont, commander, S. II. Oh
liver officer of the day, and w. F. Smith
chaplain. About 20 old comrades met
the conveyance and friends with the
remains, at the gateway of Riverview
cemetery at o'clock p. m. on Monday,
and the impressive ceremony of bury
ing an old soldier was gone through by
the post. Quite number of relatives
and friends of the deceased were pres
ent to assist in performing the last sad
rites to their dead friend and comrade. -
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-15

The Ladies' Bazaar Is the attraction
IN the city this week. It's Icing we'll
attended and an interesting program is
rendered each night. ALI should avail
themselves of the opportunity to at
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-12-15

Dick Mathews went to Montana last
week and will be gone several weeks.