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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-04-21

THE republicans carried Topeka and
Wichita and they think they have some
thing to crow over.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-04-21
J. T. CUSHENBERY.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.

Special attention to diseases of Women and
Children.
: Office with j. II. Young Drug Co. City Drug
Store.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-04-21

OFFICIAL PAPER of BARBER co.
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80 lot 81 DIX 2
FrIsdley's Add.-spring ST. cast.
fremont Ave south.
u0f IiGi
walnut Street
97S 10 II04 IL 1Io4
fremont Avenue. north
fl25 1BO7 3 BOY 1907
:. steip's Add.-ssolp Are west.
Is 1914 Is 1874
Second Avenue vest
Walnut Street
North Main ST.
IS p 10 20 Aes 20 1893 81 14G
Hartzeis Add. II. Main St
Sold Sept 10. 1S9i-Deed Due Sept 70. 1897.
g, ss i s i "a ia isss Z fss
Buffalo Avenue
So 2l9 So zl9
Central Avenue west
2is IL 2i9 IS 80 AZ
stoip's ave- west.
10 10 n .-21e
Stoip Avenue east.
TT 1s5s g 20 i5is 1915
Continued On Ord page
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-04-21
MEDICINE LODGE LOTS

MEDICINE LODGE LOTS.
North Main Street
10 So 43 IS s. IA lh954 70 eoOOs
26 800 81 30 14401 As 9Og3 so l15 IN
90 TT off east end lot $62.S4
1T of north end let II. $2OO7
ID IT oil south side lot 81 1921
South Main Street
II 127 62 - l27 e. ID l2Iu Il 1fo1e
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-15
KANSAS BOARD OF CHARITIES BE-
GINS WORK At LAST.
is IN SESSION AT TOPEKA.
w. II. TOOTHAKER GETS THE BLIND
ASYLUM sUPERINTENDENCY.
J. VI. Hart Made Superintendent of the
Reform school and A. A. stewart
of the Deaf and Dumb Asy-
Ium-Other Appoint
ments.

Topeka, Kas., May H-(Speciai) The
state board Of charities in session here to
day made a large number of important
changes among the officers of the various
state institutions. Many of the appoint
ments have been slated for weeks. while
others are surprises. The list of to-day's
appointments is as follows:
Topeka reform school,. NJ. Hart. Tope-
ka, superintendent; J. J. Miller. Topeka,
assistant superintendent L. White, Arkan-
sas City, and J. Best, Junction City, Off
GERS: Jacob Petree. Topeka, baker; f. p.
Roper, Topeka, engineer; Mrs. Frank
Brant. Eldorado. guide; Mrs. Belle Hale,
Minneapolis, and Fannie Thomas, Mont
gomery, attendants.
Blind asylum at Kansas City. Kas.-W,
II. Toothaker. Kansas City, Kas., super
intendent: John r. Morse. Morton, laun-
dry department; Oscar Anderson, Dover.
yardsman.
Deaf and dumb asylum at Olathe-A. A.
Stewart, Manhattan, superintendent; A. c.
Lamb. Wellington, steward; w. F. Stout
engineer.
OsawatomIe insane asylum-Dr. Sands,
Mound City, physician: c. w. Amer, Os-
borne, painter; r c. Doster. Ottawa. fire.
man; William Bryan. Ottawa, electrician.
Topeka insane asylum-Mrs. Kate O'Con
nor, Topeka. housekeeper; DR.. Smith, Le-
roy. physician.
Winfield imbecile asylum-W. l.. Brown,
Kingman, engineer; c. f. Doty, Elk coun-
ty, teamster.
Orphans home al Atehison-Robert Van
Cleave, Osborne, clerk.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-15

outdoors. The trip to the post was made
on the electric cars.
On reaching the garrison at o'clock all
the troops six companies of infantry and
four troops of cavalry, were drawn up in
full dress under command of Colonel Hawk
ms Headed by the Twentieth Infantry
band they msrched from the Grant monu-
ment to the West end parade ground. Aft
er reaching this place, where everyone
could see all that was going on. the troops
were formed in brigade order and put
well drilled and they made a fine display
In their full regimentals. 1t was the larg-
est army many Of the visitors had ever
seen, and they Were of course, delighted.
After the troops were marched of the
parade grounds, the visitors were invited
to the riding hall, where a troop of cav
airy was put through a fancy drill. There
was daring riding, hurdle jumping, and
finally the horses were all thrown and
made to lie down while some brisk firing
over them took place.
visitors went through the United States
penitentiary. and considerable time was
spent in examining the points of interest
Tonight the grand council ball was held
in Turner hall. The large auditorium was
handsomely decorated in the notices of
tional flags and plants and flowers. The
crowd was very large. and for time prom
enading, let alone dancing. was difficult
Most of the traveling men brought their
wives and daughters along. The travellers
seemed to have been fortunate in selecting
beautiful women. and the scene in the bali
room at IL o'clock was brilliant one. The
dancing programme consisted of fifteen
numbers. Local committeeman succeeded in
making all feel at home, and the ball was a
grand success.
The programme for tomorrow will omen
with business meeting in the morning.
In the afternoon trip will be made to the
parade in review. Tomorrow night the
festivities VIII close with a banquet.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-15
"R. CLEMENS ALARMED.
Afraid the Supreme Court VIII Knock
Out the doodle Investigating
Committee.

Topeka. Kas., May 14-(Special) The
legislative smelling committee met this
afternoon and adjourned subject 20 the
call Of the chairman. Representative Out
calf said that he would call the commit
tee together again as soon as the SUI
prcme court decides the Davis case, pro-
viding the position of the committee is
upheld.
G.. G. Clemens and other Populists who
want TO see the investigation proceed are
alarmed over the forthcoming opinion of
the supreme court. Senator Cooke. a men,
ber of the committee, told a friend to-
night that at the executive session to-day
Clemens implOred the committee to 90
ahead and take the testimony of all the
voluntary witnesses before the court hand
ed down its opinion, for he was afraid the
opinion would be against the committee
Chairman Outcalt refused to do so. fearing
that the members of the committee might
lay themselves liable for damages in case
some ones character was blackened by the
voluntary witnesses.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-15
TRAVELLING men MEET
KANSAS L. C. It. GRAND COUNCIL IN
ANNUAL SESSION.
WELCOMED TO LEAVENW0RTH.
VISITORS ENTERTAINED WITH A
TRIP TO THE FORT.
Grand Council Ball Held at Turner
Hall Last Night-Trip to the Sol
diers' Home This Afternoon
and n Banquet
Tonight.
WELCOMED TO LEAVENW0RTH.

Leavenworth. Kas., May 1.-(Special0
Kansas commercial travellers, "drummers, 3"
had possession OF Leavenworth to-day. The
city was full of them in the morning, and
in the afternoon, when they went to Fort
Leavenworth to witness military display.
the town seemed lonesome and deserted.
Many residents of the city accompanied
them TO the post and this tended to make
things quiet for those who remained.
All the early trains were loaded down
with travelling men. One special train came
from the north and special cars were
hitched to a number of the regular passen-
ger trains. This morning at 9 o'clock the
whistles of the factories and foundries Of
the city turned loose in unison ard extend
ed loud welcome to the knights of the
grip. At $3.50 the members of the local
council No. 76 formed in a body and es-
corted the grand council officers from the
National hotel to the lodge room in the
Times building. All visiting travelling men
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-15
AFTER BREIDENTHAL, WHO?
ship of the POpuIfst OrganIxa-
fiOn in Knnsus.

Topeka, Kas.. May H-(Special) The
meeting of the Populist state central COM
mittee will be held as soon as the sec
retary finishes a tabulation of the receipts
and disbursements of the scrip scheme,
and at that time ]. W. Breidenthal will step
down as chairman of the committee and be
succeeded by another member Of the faith
full.
There are eight candidates for Breiden-
thars position. They are p. H. Dolan of
Sanina; W. L. Brown. of Kingman; Grant
Harrington, of Hiawatha: Taylor Riddle,
of Marion; James n. Allen. of Erie; w. T.
Upton, of Burlingame; Charles A. Taylor,
of Pratt, and d. L. Ballard, OF Ballard s
Falls.
Under all law and precedents of the
organization of the Populist party, several
candidates whose names are mentioned
above are ineligible. According to the Pop
ulist way of doing things from the very in
ception of that party. the chairman of the
state committee has not been chosen from
the list of members Of the committee, but
from the outside. Dolan, Harrington, Tip
ton and Riddle are all members of the
state committee, and for that reason are
ineligible TO hold the position unless prece-
dents are violated. Breidenthal will simply
resign as member at large. Then IT will
devolve upon the committee to select an
other member at large to fill the vacancy,
and he will become the chairman OF the
committee.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-15
A. P. A. ATTACK ON VEST.
Supreme Council Demands the Inn
parchment of the Missouri SEN
atOr for Un-Amerfcanism.

Washington. May 1.-THE supreme coun-
ell of the American Protective Association
to-day adopted a resolution condemning
and denouncing Senator Vest, of Missouri,
for assertions that teachers in the Indian
service are broken down preachers and
teachers, to whom the Catholic priests
were far superior. The resolution calls on
the senate to impeach Mr.. Vest. on the
allegation that he is not truly American
in his views. Copies OF the measures were
sent to all the persons directly interested.
The council fixed upon this city as its
next annual meeting place.
The presidents salary was increased to
5000 and that of the secretary to $1,000.
1t was decided to organize an insurance
feature of the order. and the work of put
ting IL into practical operation was left
to the executive board. After listening to
a number of addresses on the work of
the order. the council adjourned to meet
in this city again next year.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-15
fell in and there was a long line of march

fell in and there was a long line of march
ers.
An open mass meeting was held inside the
hail that was presided over by f. F.. Brew
ster. Of this city. Major ]. d. Edmond. a
travelling man with nineteen years exper-
ience on the road, was greeted with loud
applause as he arose to welcome the vis-
itors to the city. John Van Fossen, senior
counselor of the local lodge, welcomed the
strangers on behalf of the order. A third
welcoming speech was made by George w.
Kierstead. president of the Leavenworth
Club, who bade all the visitors make them
selves at home in the club rooms and to
partake of the clubs hospitality.
Grand Counselor L. +. Beach responded
on behalf of the strangers. He opened by
thanking Mayor Edmond and the others for
the kind words of welcome that had been
extended. and said the members of the or
der would try to make themselves "at
home"
This ended the speechmaking, and the
open meeting broke up.
The grand council was next opened in Sc
cret session with these officers present:
Grand Counselor E. z. Beach, Wichita;
Grand Junior Counselor Richard Wagstaff,
Lawrence: Past Grand Counselor Claud
Duval. hutchinson: Grand Secretary Z. 5.
Russell. Hutchinson; Grand Page S. II.
Allen, Clay Center; Grand Sentinel c. 7.
Kayser, Fort Scott.
The meeting was a short one and was
devoted to hearing official reports. showing
that the order was in a fiourishing condi-
tion in this state. Before adjourning for
dinner these committees were appointed:
Credentials-R. J. Haus,A. Flemming and
L. T. Rees.
Rules and order of usiness-W. F. Tuttle,
A. f. Mize and c. s. A. Day.
State of the order-C. T. Kayser, e. L.
Brewster and l.. b. Potter.
Charters and dispensations-W. c. Brady,
S. T. Allison and Z. L. Keck.
This afternoon the visitors and many
local people besides the members OF the
order went to Fort Leavenworth to wit
ness a military display. The weather was
cool. but Just the kind for the movement
Of troops and for pleasant afternoon
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-15
NEW NAIL AND WIRE TRUST.
Manufacturers Are About to Form a
Combination and Advance
prfo

Pittsburg, Pa, May H-Manufacturers of
wire nails, wire and rods are about to
form a grand combination to control the
market for all three products. The origin
atcrs of the scheme met in New York a
week ago and laid the foundation for the
plan of organization. The policy outlined
will only include a moderate advance in
price of each product, and not the extor-
tionate prices under the regime of the nail
pool. If the new combination is a 90, 1t Will
practically drive out all competition i'm the
manufacture of wire nails. All the firms
VINO were in the nail pool have signified
their Willingness to enter the new combina-
tiOn.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-15
ator Wallack. of Atchison. So far, no 9TH
er candidates have announced themselves
candidates for the place.
JUDGE F0OTE VERY SORE.
Says 1t Is an Outrage That He Was
Turned Down for n "Wnrd
HeeIar-

Topeka, Kas.. May 14-(Special) Judge
Foote, of Kansas City. Kas., is extremely
sore over his defeat as superintendent of
the state reform school. 81 went over this
state during the last campaign" said he to
The Journal correspondent to-day, and
made sixty speeches. l contributed to the
success of the present administration. Yet
/ am turned down for a position and it is
given TO common, everyday ward heeler.
1t is an outrage. My day will come before
long. Now is not the time to act. But Just
wait. They will be sorry that the turned
me down"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-15
SUNDAY STREET CARS.
Toronto Is TO Vote To-day on n Prop
OsitiOn to Permit Them
TO Rum.

Toronto, May 1.-THE citizens of Toronto
are to vote tomorrow on the question of
Sunday street cars. The present campaign,
which is the third in seven years, has been
the most fiercely fought in the city's his
tory. For the past three weeks from ten
to twenty public meetings a night have
been held. From almost every pulpit in the
city during the past month sermons have
been preached against the running of cars.
Excitement has reached fever heat and all
the saloons have been ordered closed for
the day. Five years ago the majority
against the running of cars on Sunday was
$500: two years later another vote was TAX
en- and the adverse majority cut down to
900.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-15
WAS GOVERNOR AND SENATOR.
Morning, Wns n Prominent
Figure in Texas.

Washington, May 1L-Richard Coke, of
Waco. Tex, who died at his horne this
morning was in his 69th year at the time
of his death. He studied law in Virginia,
where he was born. and, removing to Tex
as entered on and continued throughout
his life to practice his profession. He
was elected TO the bench of his state, but
removed by General Sheridan as an i'm
pediment to reconstruction. He was twice
elected governor of Texas and three times
elected to the senate.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-15
is Mr.. WANAMAKER SOUR?
He Says the Depravity of Existing
Politics Must Result in
New Party,

Philadelphia Pa, May H.-Ex-Postmas-
ter General John Wanamaker, at a BAN
quet of the Business Mems League this
evening, made a remarkable speech on ma
ticnal and state politics. After comment
ing on the failure of promised prosperity
to appear in consequence of President Nc
Kinley's election. Mr.. Wanamaker said
that the low state to which the political
religion of the nation was brought by un-
scrupulous bosses must eventually result
in new party.
Representatives of forty-nine of the fifty
two state branches of the Business Mems
Mems Republican League of Pennsylvania.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-15
ORE PRICES BOOMING.
Great Stir Throughout the Lead and
Zinc District of Kansas and
Missouri,

Joplin, Mo. May 1I-(Special) Hot COM
petition among ore buyers has again ad-
vanced the price of ore, causing great stir
and excitement throughout the district and
Fastening the opening of new mines. Big
dividends are being declared among mine
owners. and lively times are anticipated II
the prices keep up. Zinc ore Is in great de
mand at S23 30 per ton and lead ore at $50
per 1000 pounds. The Joplin Prospecting
Company declared a dividend of 200 per cent
last week and another dividend of 100 per
cent this week.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-15
KANSAS DOCTORS TO UNITE.
All schools to Join in an Effort 70
Secure Medical Reform
LegisIatfOn.

Topeka, Kas.. May r.-(Special) The
Kansas Medical Association to-day elected
the following officers for the year: Presi-
dent. DIR. c. A. Mcclure, Topeka; secre-
tary. Dr. w. r. McVey, Topeka; treasurer
Dr. l.. Reynolds. Horton.
Probably the most important matter that
came before the present session was the
adoption of a resolution in favor of the
holding of a joint convention of the ''regu-
lars" homeopaths and electrics next year.
The object of this convention will be TO
agree upon some medical legislative meas
urcs and then urge their passage by the
legislature. DIR. J. w. MAY. OF Kansas
city. Kas.. is chairman of the committee
appointed to arrange for the convention.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-15

Abilene. Kas., May 14.-(Special) Heavy
frost fell here last night, the latest date at
which this has occurred in many years.
Gardens and some cornfields were badly
hurt while fruit seems to have escaped.
Wheat is coming on much better than was
expected, and there will be a fair crop on
many fields thought worthless. Spring
crops are in fine shape.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-15
Kansas Odd Fellows Pass Through.

Colonel John Haughey, of Wellington,
Kas.; George W. Jones, of Mound City:
4. s Kemper. of Louisburg; L. G. Beal of
Tcreka: J. A. Campbell. of Severance, and
Frank II. Betton. of Pomeroy, who cor
stitute the visiting committee of the grand
ledge of odd Fellows of Kansas to attend
the sessions of the grand lodge of the
order in Missouri were In the city yes
terday and left last evening for St Louis,
where the grand lodge will open its ses-
sions Monday next. They will carry the
greetings of the Kansas Odd Fellows and
remain during the entire session.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-15
TOPEKA is "DRY" AGAIN.
JoIntists Notified to shut Up Shop and
Druggists to Quit Selling
If0uOr.

Topeka, Kas., May H.-(Special) The
temperance people of Topeka will hold an
other mass meeting Tuesday night to stir
up the officers on the liquor law. Tonight
the chief Of police, under instructions from
the commissioners, notified all jointists to
shut up shop at once. The drug stores sus-
pecte,i of selling liquor were ordered to
quit Immediately also. A similar notice
was served on the Topeka Club.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-15
Secretary Cages Assistant.

Washington, May H.-The nomination OF
Mr. Frank A. Vanderlip, of Chicago. as as
sistant secretary of the treasury to sue
ceed Mr.. Scott Wike, will be sent to the
senate next Monday. The honor has come
to Mr. Nanderlip entirely without his seek.
ing and without political influence Mr.
Vanderlip is at present serving as private
secretary to Secretary of the Treasury
Gage
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-15
Governor Barnes to BE Honored.

Guthrie. o. T.. May 14.-(SpeciaI) Ar
rangements were completed to-day for the
reception of Governor Barnes when he
arrives from Washington. He will be met
at the depot by city officials. representa-
tives of the Guthrie Club, the First Regi-
ment band and the militia. and escorted to
his home. Company A, of which Mr.. Barnes
was captain, will fire Il salute at the train
and one at the house of his honor.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-15
Lawrence Millinery FaIIure

Lowrence, Kas., May 14.-CSpecial) The
Daugherty millinery store was closed this
evening by the chattel mortgage holders
The store carried big stock Of millinery
and ladies' furnishings and was the Iarg-
est store in the city. No statement IS Civ
en- out tonight of the financial condition
of the store.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-15

medicine a trial. l took two bottles
and was cured. can cheerfully state,
if more ladies would only give your
medicine a fair trial they would bless
the day theysawthe advertisement, and
there would be happier homes. Imean
to do all can for you in the future.
I have you alone to thank for my re-
covery, for which 1 am very grateful"
Miss MARY E. SAIDT, Jobstown, N. ].
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-15
NERVOUS PROSTRATION.
A New Jersey Woman Expresses
Her Gratitude to Mrs. Pink
ham for Relief.

"will you kindly allow me-" writes
Miss Mary E. Saidt to Mrs. Pinkham,
1.-THE pleasure of expressing my graft
tude for the wonderful relief l have
experienced by taking your CompoundP
suffered for a long time with nervous
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-15
NEW BANK FOR ARMoURDALE.
Plan Said to Be on Foot to Establish
Strong Financial Institu-
tiOu There.

A number OF men who are owners OF
large amounts Of bank stock here are figur-
ing on a proposition Of organizing a new
bank to be located IN Armourdale Kas., at
a point convenient to the packing houses
there. and with enough capital to handle
whatever of the large volume Of business
they might be able to secure.
While the bank would be q separate con-
Germ, with a distinct identity, its stock
would be entirely owned. so ii is claimed
by the stockholders OF one Of the big banks
here and 1t would be operated In connec-
tion with II. In this way IL could make its
capital at a sufficient figure to enable II to
make the large loans that are requested in
handling the heavy amounts and save COM
ing up to the city. Armourdale has but
one bank at present. although IL formerly
had two. The new bank has not been fully
decided on, but II was rumored yesterday
in banking circles that II was considered q
esta blished.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-15

Electric Mail Cars wanted.

Joplin. Mo-. May H-(Special) Efforts
are being made to put in electric mail cars
to connect Joplin. Webb City, Cartsrville
and Carthage. Mo-, and Galena. Kas. These
towns are now connected by electric rail-
way, but II takes so long to get mail from
place to place by the regular routes that
the electric car system is being urged.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-15

London. May 15.-According to a dispatch
to the Times from Melbourne. all four of
the daily papers in sydney have been fined
$500 each for contempt of court. consisting
in improper comment upon the trial OF
Frank Butler. the Australian bush murder
er, which is now pending.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-15
Wants TO succeed waIIack.

Topeka. Kas., May H.-(SpeciaI) Colonel
A. A. Major. of Topeka. Is a candidate for
the position of Republican member on the
Hutchinson reformatory board to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of State SEN
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-15
Harrison Kelley Dying.

Topeka, Kas., May 14-(SpeciaI.) Harri-
son Kelley. of Burlington. regent of the
agricultural college, is lying at the point
of death. Governor Leedy will go to Bur-
lington to see him tomorrow.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-15
"Grand New Ell

"Grand New EN-
THE BURLINGTON ROUTES
Splendid New Train Between
KANSAS CITY
and
CHICAGO.
Leaves $40 p NJ.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-15

prostration and
general debility,
caused by falling
of the womb. It
seemed asthough
my back would
never stop ach-
. ing. Icould
m not sleep. l
NA had dull
headaches.
NW Iwaswear
81 allthe time,
= and life was a
burden to me.
/ sought the
| seashore for
! relief, but all
Il in vain. On
M my return 1
w resolved to
= give your