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TACTFULNEss IN CATCHING FISH.

low and among the rocks. He finds out
the best time, the best places and the best
bait. You may be sure if there be any
fish near his home his skill will devise
means of getting them. The skilled fl sh-
erman takes pride in catching the fl ID
| that commonly ignore his fascinating
| bait and evades his artful hook. He
studies the habits, tastes and fancies of
fish. He makes himself a slave to his
rod, but in the end he achieves his pur-
pose, he catches fish. Men will wade
through mud and water, stand in q pour
ing rain, sit for hours in cramred posi-
tions, conceal themselves behind brush
and logs, creep and even crawl upon the
ground to catch trout. This is what we
call tact in catching fab, but it is
chiefly common sense and hard work.
Speaking of Etact reminds me of
the inventor Edison's definition of
of genius, whea asked how he would de-
fine genius, he said two per cent genius
and ninety-eight per cent hard work.
Whatever we may call it, this tact men
have for catching fish, is just what we
need in the serious bueiness OF life.
Young people starting ia life often stand
upon their dignity. 1t is painful to see
person with fortune to make, standing
upon a false idea of personal conse-
quence. The person WHO'S afraid to soil
his hands, stand in the mud and wade
the water, for fear of ipjuring his stand
ing, will never have q standing worth
having. We must learn TO creep before
we walk, and walk before we climb.
ESP WILL NOT COME TO rs
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

Our ex-townsman, L. e. Hubbard,
suffered severe loss recently by fire in
Park City, Utah, where he is at present
located. Through the kindness of
Sheriff GanO We publish the following
clipping from the jewelers. Weekly
which Mr.. Gano handed us on Monday.
Mr.. Hubbard's friends in Medicine
Lodge deeply deplore his loss:
SPLIT LAKE CITY. Utah, June "a
Last Saturday the entire business sec
tion of Park City, and most of its resi-
dences were burned. Few OF the mer-
chants or residents had insurance, and
great distress prevails. F. A. McCarty
and l.. 4. Hubbard, the jewelers. of the
town, suffered heavy losses, their stores
and their homes having been destroyed.
During the fire appeals for help were
sent to this city and Ogden. and firemen
responded to assist IN extinguishinR
the flames. The expedient of blowing
up bouses with dynamite was resorted
to, but was unayaIling, as the flames
swept onward 80 rapidly that the de.
bris from the explosions could not be
removed before it was ignited. The
loss of L. E. Hubbard is estimated al
S. 600, and that of F. A. McCarty al
$4,000.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13
OF x1owA BUSINESS nsn.

The Board of EQUALIZATION at their
meeting in June, made some sweeping
changes i'll valuations of Kiowa bust
ness NELL. In some cases Trustee Oil
yer allowed firms to take out personal
exemptions and In others he put the
valuation down by force of habit The
commissioners wisely concluded that
if any body of men IN the county can
afford to pay their quota of taxes it is
the merchants of Kiowa and valuations
of most of them were raised.
Below we give the assessors returns
together with the valuation fixed BY the
EQUALIZATION Board:
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

On Friday, the Sth inst, Sheriff Gano
brought in VIM. Fuller from Winches-
ter, Oklahoma. who is charged with
stealing mare belonging to B. Leon
hart, of Kiowa. several weeks ago. An
columns a few weeks ago. Mr.. Fuller
had his hearing at Kiowa yesterday but
We go to press before hearing the result.
He is. however, in delicate position.
He had charge of the mare when she
was found and is Unable to explain how
she came into his possession. Fuller
resided in the southwest part of the
county before the opening OF the strip
and his reputation was not good.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

On Saturday night someone smeared
the windows and stone work in the
Citizens State Bank building with
brown paint. The building had just
been nicely painted-the brick part red
aud the stone work white, and the
brown paint disfgured it very much.
Montgomery s. Teagle went to work
on Sunday morning and cleaned it off
before drying. 1t is pretty we'll taken
off but some stains are left. This is
certainly low trick and if the offend
ers are caught it will go hard with
them. Spite work did it.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

On his return from Lawrence +. r.
Ellis formed q co-partnership with &.
NJ. Martin in the law business. Fred
is full OF ambition and since his recent
flop to the republican party, would like
the nomination for county attorney to
blow his way. We have heard it said
the flop was made by reason of the fact
that the G. o. p. bosses promised him
this plum but we have never heard il
substantiated by anyone authorized to
speak for Mr.. Ellis.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13
YOurLetter

may be lost or sent to the dead letter
Office and opened. This will never &C.
cur if your address is printed on the up
per left hand corner of the envelope.
Let us print and furnish yor with 100
good envelopes for Is cents. Cheaper
than you can buy the envelopes alone,
say nothing of the printing. This is
the lowest offer ever made.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

Barber county has been rather unfor-
tunate lately in that she is maintain
ing considerable number of prosecu-
tons and prisoners. One of the most
expensive is the Carlton case. Besides
boarding Carlton, the county Is paying
for keeping his wife and child at
the Usage hotel, and 1t Is limited that
other relatives will apply for rations at
the county's expense. The township
trustee and the county commissioners
can not be too careful in guarding
against these imposltions. It Is mat
ter OF regret that Carlton was not ap-
pretended before the May term of
court so that he could have been dis
posed Of with much less expense to the
taxpayers OF the county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

The national convention of b. Y. z.
q. will be held this week in Buffalo, N.
Y. The Baptist church here appoint.
ed as their delegates their pastor. w. A.
Cain and Mrs. Cain. They left here on
Saturday last to join the Kansas dele
cation at Kansas City. Mr.. and Mrs.
Cain will spend the summer in the
east, principally in New York and the
seashore.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

Jim Dobbs did not 60 to Kansas City
on Monday and was not married yes
terday. 1t is stated on the best author
ity that he bought the Noble property
and his marriage can be expected any
time. Jim's friends have been marry
ing him for the past six months and his
courage has almost failed him. But
one of these times when gossip SUBJ
sides he will bring home his bride and
there will be hot time i'm the old town.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

See what T. w. Patton, of Lane, Tex
as, says of Beggs' German Salve. have
been troubled for the past four years
with blind, itching and bleeding piles,
and tried every thing 1 could hear of
without success until l began using
Beggs' German Salve. The effect was
wonderful, was relieved at once, and
am now latter using two boxes) entire
ly we'll. Sold by Young Drug Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

The commissioners adjourned the
July session on Saturday evening.
Among the business transacted was
the following:
q. G. Cottrell and j. j. German were
released from jail on Tuesday. Their
sentence was served out on July 4th,
but they were held for costs until re-
lieved by the commissioners.
Much of the fore part of the session
was consumed by L. A. Bigger on bond
matters, and II. E. Patterson, expert
accountant. of Wichita, who succeeded
in securing a contract to check up the
financial affairs OF the county since
1894. aud to adopt the Patterson system
of daily balances, for the sum of $3.50.
Commissioner Walker went on record
as being opposed to any checking up"
but favored tbs adoption OF the new
system the cost OF which would have
been only $3.50. The Patterson system is
commended by all accountants and, in
our opinion. is a safe guard against er-
ors and fraud. but there Is nothing to
be gained by another checking up"
Barber county has been paying out good
money to expert accountants for
checking up" for the past six years
and has never gained anything by the
transactions. 1t seems to us that it
has become an expensive farce. The
general opinion seems to prevail that
this new system could have been adopt
ed at the end of Treasurer Jones' term
without any checking up at all. Six
hundred and fifty dollars is quite q sum
of money, especially when paid to q
nonresident. Patterson is a sleek talk.
er and good schooner and has worked
other counties. It is to be hoped that
Barber county will be finally checked
up" this time and that no more money
will be invested for this purpose. Com
missioner Walker, as usual, took q
strong position on this matter.
N. s. Priest was permitted to redeem
number of tracts of land for the lump
sum of $4,000.
M. F. Caste took out an assignment
to lands IN Mingona township for the
sum of $2O5.27. 1t embraces a large
acreage.
l.. M. Hall was given an assignment
to lots 1, 5 and set mel of 6-3O.14 and
lots 4, s and sw4 sw4 of 3O-14. for the
lump sum of $40.
e. w. Ellis was permitted to redeem
various tracts of land for the sum OF
5000.
G.. w. SLaw redeemed the net
sw4 and nj set and set set Of 80 BOIL
for the lump sum of $50
F. r. Ellis was permitted to redeem
the ST net and nj set Of 3l-3O11 for $45.
Louis Frame redeemed the ne4 ne4
of section %. nwt nw4 of section %, ST
sw4 of section ID, all in township 80
and range 80.
Mrs. l.. A. Sommer was given an as
Segment to blocks 157, 100. 1872, 1873 and
lots l, 2, and of block 156, and all of
block 15S except lots 1, 2 and 8, city
of Klowa.
Seward I. Field took out al assign
ment to lots II, 10 and 10, block 6, Cook
s. Co. rev. add, Medicine Lodge, for
the sum of SIS.
Seward 1. Field and Sam Griffin were
appointed to assist the probate judge
in examining the treasurer's books at
the next quarter.
The report of S. s. Funk, F. r. Ellis
and Prof. J. X. Everett. examiners of
treasurer's books, was received and ap-
nroyed The renort ahowa S1O4 7RD 20
in bank and 1882 .65 cash and cash items
in drawer.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13
Just Think

of getting 100 good envelopes with your
name and address printed on the upper
left-hand corner for 25 cents! Why
you can't steal 'em for that money. Ev-
cry farmer and stockman in the county
should have his address printed on his
envelopes. Only 25 cts for 100.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

Sheriff Gano was out large portion
of last week looking for one Geo. Cot
trell who abducted Miss Videlia Kim
ball whose parents reside in the south
east part OF Sharon township. Miss
Kimball is only II years of age and her
abducter is man OF mature years.
The abduction occurred in this city on
the Fourth. The girl was assisting
Otis McReynoIds at his refresbment
stand and C0ttrell me. her and by some
means induced her to go with him.
Nothing has yet been heard of the
couple. Geo. Cottrell is a brother to
G. G. who has just been released from
jail. The COttrells reside in Woods
county, Ok.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

Bird Watrus came IN from Manches.
ter Monday, and took charge of the Al
va Review. Mr.. Whitworth In enlist.
ing and going to the war was compelled
to secure a manager for the Review,
and in selecting Mr.. Watrus made no
mistake. Bird is we'll known here and
is an old newspaper man leaving the
Manchester Journal now to take charge
of the Review.-Alva Courier.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

Coupons are given for all cash pur-
chases at Glasier 81 Co.'S which will en-
title you to picture or hat rack free.
Call and get some of the Best Calico ca
sc per yard you ever bought for &c yard
more than they are asking for theirs.
Also the Only Line of clothing in town,
trimmed and made up handsome.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

s. s. Ford. Ty Ty. Ga. Beggs' Diar-
rhoea Balsam gives the best satisfac-
ton to my customers of any medicine
ever sold for all summer complaints.
We always keep it. Young Drug Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

Last week large number of ladies
met with Mrs. Cain in answer to a call
from the state superintendent of the
soldier department. to plan work for
the comfort Of our men and boys in the
army. The surgeons have given Us a
list of the articles most needed in COM
fort bags for the army and navy. The
call is urgent, let us do this work at
once. We will be glad to have help in
this work. We meet on the 18th at the
home of Mrs. DIR. Moore at 2 o'clock to
sew.-President w. G. T. U.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

A favorite in the family. 1 have used
Beggs' German Salve in my family for
years. 1t is unequalled for burns, scalds,
old sores, or eczema, or any skin dis
ease. Mrs. T. III. Stilwell, Beloit, Wis.
We always keep it. Young Drug Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

Prof. H. M. f. Bear, of Wellington,
will deliver lecture at the opera house
tomorrow Thursday night. Subject:
John: His Folks and His Teacher"
This will be an interesting lecture and
no patron, teacher or student can af.
ford to miss it.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

Merchants not included in the above
list did not have valuations disturbed.
The action of the COMMISSIONERS in
this matter is endorsed everywhere In
the county and the Kiowa merchants
themselves say it is right and just.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

A nine pound boy came to stay at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. F. J. Wads-
worth on Friday, July 9Th. Waldron
Chase says Fred hasn't been earning
his salt since the event. But we'll
venture the assertion that he will soon
be tanned down. We would remark,
incidentally, that we would like to
drink and smoke to that boys health.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

Mrs. II. G. Thompson left Saturday
the End for Medicine Lodge. Kansas,
where she visited until the following
Wednesday, when she went on to Mis-
souri, where she will spend several
weeks visiting relatives and friends
Woodward News.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

The ladies of heChristian church will
have fried chicken supper, also Ice
cream and cake on the lawn at the res
ldence of Mrs. Ed. Youmans, Thurs
day evening, July 21st. Everybody
come and get good supper at rea-
sOnable prlce.-Mrs. Wilkins, sec.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

Putt Hill was found guilty of selling
intoxicating liquor by jury of twelve
men in Justice Brady's court on Satur-
day. The trial was In progress from
Wednesday until Saturday evening.
Four ballots were required to reach a
verdict. The first ballot stood nine for
conviction and three for acquittal. On
Monday Judge Brady sentenced Mr..
Hill to pay a fine of 500 and 80 days in
Jail. The case was promptly appealed
to the district court. The beer which
was seized by the sheriff was ordered
destroyed but the appeal makes the
order void for the present. This puts
quietus on the case until the October
term of court.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

We notice that Tom Doran is can
didate for the nomination for sheriff of
Woodward county, subject to the dem
ocratic convention.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

Beggs' Little Giant Pills are the only
reliable pill for Constipation, Indiges-
tion and all liver Ills. Rev. S.H Jones,
of Tacoma, WASH, writes: II have
suffered for years with Constipation
and Indigestion. One box OF Beggs'
LittleGiant Pills relieved nae entirely. !"
We keep them.-Y Dung Drug Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

In his annual circular to school off.
GERS the county superintendent made
an error in saying that the annual
school election will be held on July
18th. It should haYe been July 18th.
Remember that the school election will
be held on Thursday, the 18th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

G. M. Martin defended WIa. Fuller
at the preliminary hearing at Kiowa
yesterday. CountyAttorney Ellis pros
ecuted. Fuller maintains stiff upper
lip Notwithstanding that the circum-
stances are against him.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Letters remaining uncalled for in the
post Office at Medicine Lodge for the
week ending July 8, 1898:
Chas. Williams, Levi Bevis, +. A.
Bales, DIR. W. F. Hanna, Agtite Mfg.
Co.
When calling for these letters please
state that they have been advertised.
j. N. TITUS, =. M,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

Is your hair falling out or turning
gray? This can be stopped at once by
the use of Beggs' Hair Remover. G. IL.
ldell, of Nevada, Mo-. says: lone bot
tie entirely stopped my hair from fall
ing out" We sell it. Young DrugCo.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

Woodward is now located In his new
and commodious quarters with nice
clean stock of groceries, dry goods, no.
tions, ETC.. equal to any. Come in and
see the new store,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

Do you want the best? You certain
ly want the best Flour, and if you will
try sack of Poorman's Best-Antho-
ny Flour-you will use no other brand.
A. b. Wilkins sells it,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

The Willing Workers of the Christian
church will meet with Mrs. w. H.
Haun, Wednesday, July Goth. All
members are requested to be present as
there Is work to be done.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

The Favorite Waist Corset is the lat
est model. Comfortable, durable and
warranted. II. Il. Woodward is the
only dealer. Try one and you will use
no other
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

A card from w. E. Williams states
that he has moved from Moores Hill,
Indiana, to Holton. Mrs. Williams is
still very poorly.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

BeRgs' Diarrhoea Balsam, the most
wonderful medicine ever put on market
for all stomach troubles. 1t cures where
all others fail. We keep it. Young
Drug Co
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

DR.. w. II. Harris was up from Kiowa
last Thursday transactiDg business be-
fore the commissioners.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

Cool DRESSES: Organizes. Dotted
Swiss, Mulls, Corded Novelties, White
Duck and fine Wash Summer Fabrics
are to be closed out cheaper than dirt
at Glasier & Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

Henry Kelley and wife came up from
Oklahoma on visit last Thursday.
Mrs. Kelley is getting along nicely but
still carries her arm in sling.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

The Hazelton Argosy is publishing
the sharon News" in connection. We
admire the publishers grit but fear
that the career of the papers will be
rather brief.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

Woodward has added more dry goods
stock. He has anything in dress goods
and can suit you in pretty colors and
prices. You can't get better summer
uress goods cheaper anywhere else.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

Austin Mckay joined his wife at this
place last Wednesday and both return
ed to their home at Anthony on Thurs
day.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

The perfect little liver pill, Beggs'
Little Giants, cures constipation and
indigestion, also sick headache relieved
at once. We keep them. Young Drug
o mpany.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

Mrs. Chas. Rudolph has purchased
the Coan property opposite the INDEX
office for the small sum of $3.50. 1t was
one OF the cheapest residences ever sold
in Medicine Lodge.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13
For 25 Cents

we will print your name and address on
100 good 81 envelopes. Every person
in the county should take advantage of
this offer, IL you don't write more than
one letter in a year.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

r. II. Estill was successful at the
Populist and democratic convention
of Comanche county in receiving the
nomination for representative. We
are glad to note it, and we believe his
election is already assured.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

Mrs. M. j. Higgins received q draft
from the A. o. U. w. yesterday for
$1,000, insurance carried in that order
by her husband.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

PICTURES AT GLASIER'S. Nice pic.
lures, framed and hat racks. etc. given
away to our customers. Call and ex
anime
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

Chas. Eek, of Sharon township, has
accepted position with J. H. Will
liams in the Racket store.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

A free Photographic concert will be
given at the Dewey Ice Cream Parlor
on Saturday evening.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

All kinds OF fruit cans and jars can
be bought of A. b. Wilkins. Buy be-
fore the rush of the season.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

Orr K. Ingram, of Mt. Ayr, Iowa,
a relative of Mrs. j. r. Young. arrived
here last Thursday on . visit. George
Hubbard and wife and Mr.. Ingram and
Miss Blanch Young visited in the strip
the first of the week returning Monday
evening. Mr.. ingram left for his home
Yesterday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

All who are interested in the subject
of Horticulture are requested to meet
at the residence of G. A. Blackmore,
three miles northwest of Sharon, We'd
nesday. July Goth, at 2 O'Clock. where
practical subjects of interest will be
discussed. ALI invited.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

Mrs. Geo. Moore went to Wellington
last Thursday TO visit with her sister,
Mrs. Will Owens.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

Mrs. l.. D. McMurray and baby came
down from Mcpherson last Thursday
to spend few days with Mac.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

James Neatherly and family have
moved to the property on Walnut street
formerly occupied by Finley brothers,
last week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

j. w. DeGeer called on us with two
silver dollar wheels last Thursday. j.
w. appreciates the fact that if anyone
earns his money 1t is the newspaper
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

The republicans are going to run J.P.
Wallace fer county superintendent this
fall. John ought to know that this
isn't republican year.