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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-10-19
REPUBLICAN, FRAUD EXPOSED.
Schemed to Defeat Railroad
Legislation. Yet Shun Re-
Sponsibiiity.
w. w. Price Was There, and Tells all
About 1t.

Republican campaign speakers are
the most singular specimens of
brazen impotence ever yet observed.
Out of their own acts of fraud and
deception they manufacture alleged
credit for their party.
Hon. w. w. Price, the Peoples
candidate for congress in the 1st
District reveals some Republican
fraud perp trated during the session
of the first Populist legislature whsn
he himself was silver Republican
repres entaiive. The Popuiist senate
had pasfed very popular reiiroad
bill and the Republican house know
ing that the people wa ted it 10 be-
come law were afraid to defeat it
orenly yet they must defeat 1t some
how in order to care for the interests
of the corpt rations.
What was to be done? Some ex-
citement prevailed. A caucns WAS
held in room at The Copeland
hotel, where a scheme was hatcaed
to defeat the railroad bill without
doing it openly and mourning the
dlspleasure of the vuters. They
would PROPOSE another railroad bill
which nobody wanted passed and
this would necessitate an agreement
betwe en- the senate and house con-
ference committees. Then Republi-
can house members of tie confer
ence committee were selected wha
would refuss to agree with the SEN
ate committee and thus kill both rail-
road bills without refiectiI g any
more b'ame or responsibility upon
the one house than upon the other.
The scheme was effective and these
sharp tools OF corporations cut off
entirely all efforts of the Peoples
representatives to lesisl ate in the in
terests of their constituents.
This comes direct from a man who
was in the caucus and on the confer
ence committee and who who was
told that if he acted on the confer
ence committee he must disagree
and kill both bills. This act togeth
er with others of fraud and corrup
tion so disgusted Mr. Price with re
publican politics that he bolted ths
party, and is now one of the mos
able men in the west and a stauncl
champion or political reform.
To cover up their crime Republi
can conference committee reported
that the Populists did not want rail
road legislation but simply pretended
to for the sake of popularity: Thi.
after defeating the wishes of the peo
pie as they did! Are there criminal,
in the penitentiary more vile? Ye
Stanley covering up the truth
makes Republican argument out o
this shameful affair and some igno
rant dupes roar and cheer and accep
all that comes under the sin sullie(
garb of Republicanism as profoun,
and immaculate truth. Yes pitia
BILE fools We mortals be
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-10-19

The most baneful fault of the
world is its lack of manifest ap-
probation of the good. Encourge-
ment to noble effort is as rain, sun
shine and nourishment to the flower.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-10-19

If every man could earn as much
as his young wife thinks him capable
of earning there would be no poor
and homeless in this land.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-10-19

EVERY unmarried man IS looked
upon by the women as so much putty
badly in need of a moulder.-Atchi-
son Globe.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-10-19

RUMoRs continue to fly because
they usually have no ground to stand
on.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-10-19

The adage that nattery is al
ways given either by fool or to a
fool is not very extravagant compli-
ment on modern society.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-10-19

A child says pug dog is aristo-
cratic because they look like they
would get "whooping mad" if they
had to get acquainted with any
h01y
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-10-19

GERMANY, Sweden. Zurich, South.
port and Bradford in England, and
Paris ali have systems of mutual in.
surance. The corporation of London
conducted the business of fire insur.
ance from 1851 to 1883, at which lat
ter date it was abandoned through
the opposition of those interested il
private undertakings.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-10-19

IT was a mean oculist who told his
patient that his alleged weak eyes
were alright but were simply located
in a weak place.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-10-19

MARRIAGE improves mans polite
ness. He arises and gives his vito
the chair. Before marriage he al
ways wanted to keep half of it.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-10-19

BAILEY, Rep. candidate for con-
gresham -at-large. says that the
question is-"Will the people en-
dorse McKinley's war policyg" The
poor fellows party has done moth
ing in the state that he is proud of
and so he must go to Washington
and fight the war over. The ques-
ton in Kansas is: "Will the voters
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-10-19

DURING the war Spaniards prayed
that the Heavenly vault would sink
and bury the United States in an
abyss. We sincerely hope this will
never occur. 1t would make the
United States too much like Spain.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-10-19

THERE is method in madness, and
some men even reduce blundering to
a science.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-10-19

As those who tell everything they
know soon know little to impart to
others, so those who find fault with
everything they hear soon hear little
to condemn or praise
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-10-19
CONGRESSIONAL TICKET.

ABILITY to do and disposition to do
are one and the same thing.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-10-19

In the war with Spain many troops
were mustard" in yet few were
used in the Sandwich" islands.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-10-19

If men and women would strive as
hard to make themselves as good as
their superiors say they do to prove
that their superiors are infer ior to
themselves nowhere could any be
found who would dispute that the
world is growing wiser and better
every day.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-10-19

The loving parent worries for fear
the daughter will marry the wrong
man. The girl herself worries for
fear she wont catch on at all.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-10-19

MARRIED men as rule do not lie
from choice, but their wives will per-
sist in asking such fool questions.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-10-19

FIFTY foreign insurance companies
collected 81 ,5S6, ,1O4.6I in premiums
in Kansas sduring 1897, and paid
back in fire losses s57S, ,667. SO, or
about one third. The net loss to the
state being $780,, ,436 %. What
remedy do Populist offer? Read
from their platform
We demand that the Stofe of Kan,
sns shall proUide Insurance Protec-
tion against Fire, tightening and
Tornado as O. Stats Function, al
Cost Plat form.
Do Republicans offer any remedy
for this! No. They are the party
OF accompanies and corporations. The
Populist-D Democratic party is the
party of the People.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-10-19

No, Bess, 1 am positive Miss Act
we'll does not love him for she really
behaves quite sensible in his pres
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-10-19

The prohibitory que -tion has just
carried in Canada by vote of 20, ,OoO
majority. The result is doubtful
however since the government is
maintained 10 power by big major.
ity from Quebec and that provinces
voted strongly opposed to the ques
ton.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-10-19

The model of the cruiser "Topeka"
which was part OF the floral parade
at the Topeka fall festivities may
be seen now in tho rotunda OF the
state capitol. 1t was built by the
Santa Fe workman after working
hours and is worth preserving.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-10-19

CONSCIENCE first shows man his
own faults. Then the faults show
themselves to his neighbors.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-10-19

The man that is a fool is always
the last to find out his own folly.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-10-19

POPULIsTs care for the interests oil
those who work and attempt to pre-
vent those who do not from receiving
the profit of their labor. This prin.
ciple lies at the foundation of Popu.
lism- The text book law is in line
with this principle. Those who sal
in cool, shaded rooms and sold school
books made 1CO per cent of the cos
of each book and hard working par
ents labored in the sun to fill the
| Golfers of the rich. Now it is diff
ferent. Kansas Populists have hao
control. .one term and the poor labore
pays only half as much to the spec
ulator book seller as he formerly did
What honest, we'll meaning voter
can vote against the Peoples admin
istration the friend of the poor anc
] oppressed?
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-10-19

Lake Ontario is 247 feet above the
ocean, Erie 573, Huron, 5S1, Sup
erior, 602.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-10-19

Howard Goulds wedding which
took place at the Holland house in
New York on the evening of the 18th
of Oct, cost million dollars.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-01

the steamship lines will take a more
between points would be increased, the
expenses of transportation also and the
time Of passage heightened SO that the
companies are not likely to take this
method, even though it is the most
sensible and certain one.
Another suggestion has been made
also. 1t is proposed in all seriousness
that the great steamers dispel the fog
by the discharge Of electricity, it be-
ing claimed that each vessel can be
equipped with an electrical machine
that will cause the fog to fall like rain
and make sailing more safe. Unless
memory fails, some such method as
this was tried on the fogs of London
without success, and there is little rea-
son to hope that it will be any more
successful in dispelling the heavy
mists which overhang the banks most of
the time. The proper thing to do is to
change the course of all transatlantic
vessels so that the fog will be avoided
altogether. Better lose a few hours in
the passage than to have another Bur-
gogne disaster. There is another mat
ter that should receive attention also.
The habit of racing, which in late
years has become a feature of Atlantic
travel, should be stopped. Some day
this practice will result in an explosion
and great loss Of life. 1t is as serious
a question as the other to consider.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-01
LOCAL BRIEFS.
!, Dodge, Reynard, you'eres likely to b,
ut" today. - +, a,m5

ut" today. - : ,e.~ .
Jeremiah Hennessey and daughter
Mabel are visiting relatives in Hart
ford.
All will rejoice when the big 3pS5aI
that used to serve as the south cor
ner of Main and Front streets is re-
moved. The corner has been cut away.
the walk Is nearly complete But the
pole remains-an eyesore as well as a
positive danger.
When man, in one of those wishv-
Washy moments so@contmon,S to him
VINO Is in love, calls woman IAN oasis
IN MS desert life" he cannot rightly ex-
pect the woman to feel complimented
Some women may be green" but 8fhsv
all object to being told so. ~
The college foot ball season opens in
earnest today and the college PLAYER
with MS long hair and dirty. blood
sealned toys now has his inning, ar 4
noi ' the admiration of the athlet.
siii' cleeks ana putters must make Wi y
Ior nose guards and shin-pads.
People on their way to the music
FESTIVAL last evening said unkind tbings
about Street Commissioner Prior Ths
cltys carpet-sweepers- were at WORK N
nall past Z o'clock but the watering
carts We're not in sight. And the. dust
particles had no hesitancy about falling
on light gowns or cape coats. n safT
Don't throw away that old pfpe, FOR
the chances are that you will regret n.
College girls have new fad this fall
the collecting of those hot-beds Of nico
une. II you are lucky enough to Know a
college girl you will undoubtedlv 3paaT
more on this subject later. F'6Frewarned
is always forearnled. 20 : 4 '.SN
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-01
PENSl0N FRAUD pUNIsHED.

The sentence of Phoebe Beauchamp
| of Providence to pay q fine of $1,000
and to spend five months in jail for
defrauding the government in the mat
ter of pension, may strike the SEN
sitive as a little hard, and yet there
is no reason to question the justice Of
the decision She deliberately robbed
the government in drawing pension
after she had married again, and the
punishment surely fits the crime.
The sacredness Of the pension rolls
should be maintained at any cost. AL
ready there are too many bogus claims
In existence and no effort should be
spared to purge the list Of all unwor-
thy pensioners. The government
should provide for it's soldiers, but it
should seek and prosecute all who are
unjustly receiving pension aid. AL
ready the rolls contain tho names of
more beneficiaries than there ought
to be according to statistics, while 200,-
900 more are waiting to have their ap-
plications granted. There is some
thing rotten in Denmark, and it is not
the soldiers who are responsible, but
countless bogus pension agents
throughout the country, who are
ready at any and all times to file proof
of claims and get a pension for any
one with the necessary fee.
This is the business that should be
stopped for it is an injustice to the
government and the worthy soldier
alike. The work of unmasking these
frauds is one that should be thorough
ly prosecuted and Grand Army men
can do no better service for the gov
eminent which they served and whose
protection they enjoy and the organ.
ization of which they are SO proud
than by giving the pension examiners
all possible information OF any crook
edness on the part of pension appn-
cants. The New York Sun year ago
started in upon crusade against pen
sion grabbers, and for time it looked
as if that papers efforts would bear
fruit, but the question was soon
dropped. No paper or no individual
can do the work Every one must do
his part and the boys who fought so
vaiantly in 81 and for the four years
succeeding, can again show their pa
triotism by joining in the work of
clearing the pension rolls Of all I'M
worthy names. To turn phrase of
John Jay-millions for the worthy SOL
diers, but not one cent for the frauds.
May Mrs. Beauchamp's case prove
warning to the other frauds, but the
government must not let up in the
work Turn out all the bogus pension
ers and make room for the men who
deserve and need government aid.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-01
AN UMBRELLA SALE

OF. UNUSUAL IMPORTANCE
THESE PRICES ARE IN E, SS1T
WAY REMARKABLE.-
Ivy men and Women's 26-inch Cslo,ia
Umbrellas, usually SOC. Sale price .
i SO CENTS
o. English Gloria Umbrellas, to go at
Worth 81. % OhINIs EACH
100 Women's 26-inch silk Warn caro,,,
Umbrellas, value $1.25. Sale n,i 1ss oiiS
,oo W CENTS EACH
100 Mems rs and 28-inch fine Eno,ist,
0Ivila umbrellas, value S1.25. sale
prize .,...'.t...........$1 O0 EACH
100 Mems 2S-tnch Silk Warn caroIla
Umbrellas, steel rod, case and taes eel
crook handles, sterling silver rim,
ming value $1.75. Sale price
s1.S9 EACH
800 Women's and Mems 26-ineb Taffa+a
and Twtlled SILK Umbrellas. steel rod
case and tassel choice of Princess ~
Wales or sterling silver trimmed han
dies, natural wood, value $500. Sale
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100 Women's 26-inch Taffeta silk I'm
prellas, colors black, red, green, blue.
ninety mounted on steel rods, with
Princess Of Wales handles, case and
tassel, value $3.50. Sale price
$1.S5 EACH
so Women's 26-inch Black Taffeta SILK
Umbrellas, steel rods, case and tas-
sci, finest Princess of Wales sterling
silver trimmed handles, value 1925.
our price Observation-Disclosures. 81 80
% Women's Umbrellas, colored check
silk, red, blue and green, finely
mounted with steel rods, case and
tassel handles Dresden China, Prin-
cess Of Wales, or finely polished
woods, with sterling silver knobs,
price heretofore $3.50. Now ~. .$3.75
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-01
THE THEATRES.

"A Stranger in New York" one of
Hoyt's farce comedies. was witnessed
by a fair-sized audience at the Wor-
cester theater last night. The play has
very little plot as have all farce come
dies The story is slightly outlined in
the first act, dies in the second. and is
revived and completed in the last
stranger in New Yorlz-stopping at the
Hoffman households a note on the
hoor Of the hotel Office, which is an in
PRODUCTION OF |. Collier Downe, a Chica-
go club man, to some New York men
OF leisure. The stranger upon giving
the note to the one to whom it Is adj
dressed, is mistaken for l. Collier
DoWne, and is brilliantly entertained
az the French ball by his ignorant host.
Inc real DoWne appears, but things
have gone too far for reparation. Mrs.
DoWne, by detective assistance, seeks
her husband, finds the imposter, is per
suaded to remain at the bali, and is in
turn discovered by her husband. who
Ielsns injury. The stranger explains
the situation and the play is over.
The second act is devoted to special
ties. Harry Connor who plays the title
role, is always popular with his audi
ence. There is quaint personal mag
netlsm about him that makes his every
attempt attractive. His new song, "The
Worlds a Hollow Bubble went with
a trio Of encores. Harry Gilfoil, as Ba-
ron Sands, furnished the most clever
specialties of the evening, and was CIV
en- a big reception when he appeared.
his whistling and circus limitations be-
ing remembered by many present who
had seen him in the original New York
production. Anna Boyd was disappoint-
ing after Sadie Martinez, as Hattie.
Margaret Fitzpatrick was good in the
part of the injured wife. Florence Lii
liam Wickes, at last in farce comedy
and in tights, seemed uncomfortable in
her role. Eta Gibury and Louise De
Wolfe We're pretty and charming in
their little parts. George A. Beane.
Charles Warren, Lloyd Wilson, John
Hyams, Mae Crossley, Margaret Ashton
and Almora Hallam all did good work.
Altogether the play is favorably cast,
well costumed and extremely amusing.
1t will be repeated today, with a mat
inee and evening performance.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-01
DIED ON HIS BIRTHDAY.
Lorenzo G. Merrill Just Completed His
9Th Year Of Life.

Lorenzo Gordon Merrill died at the
home of his SON, Charles H. Merrill, 27
Thomas street, about IL o'clock, last
night, after two days illness. from
heart failure. Although ho has been
in poor health for about a year, Mr..
Merrill has been able to get about the
house until within a day or two.
Yesterday was his S7th birthday and
was to have been celebrated but for
his Illness. Mr.. Merrill was born in
Portland, Me-, and belonged to fam
lily Of contracting ship builders prom
inent in this branch Of Industry, before
the war He came to Worcester about
six years ago from North Reading,
Mass, where he lived % years pre-
vious to coming to this city.
He was a lifelong member Of the
Methodist Church and has been q
member of Grace Church, this city, for
about five years He leaves one son,
Charles H. Merrill. of this city, and
one daughter. Mrs. Charles r. Feuer-
stein, of Wilkesbarre, Pa. Funeral ar
rangements have not been made.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-01

The democratic papers of New York
state are wildly flying in the face of
providence when they attack Theodore
Roosevelt so bitterly. There is moth
ing that the gallant rough rider likes
better than a fight, and he will not be
the first to sign protocol. He is in the
gubernatorial contest to win, and he
will. The opposition to him will bring
him many votes, and ought to be the
means of turning the Independents back
into the party, where they belong That
Roosevelt would not accept their nom
nation is no reason why they should
not support him as the regular nominee
of the party. They only desired an in
dependent candidate, and Roosevelt, will
be just as Independent as the regular
party governor as if he went in on a
citizens ticket. This Is what is worry
ing Thomas c. Platt.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-01
IT DIDN'T PAY.
Pension Fraud that Costs Mrs. Beau
champ Many Sad Hours in Jail.

Frank Shapleigh, special examiner Of
pensions in this city, played a part in
the apprehension of Phoebe Beauchamp
of Providence. who was convicted yes
terday In the United States district
court Of perjury in pension case. She
was fined $1,000, which she was unable
to pay, and sentenced TO the Worcester
jail for five months in addition. Mrs
Beauchamp continued to draw a PEN
sion on the name Of her first husband
Peter Reed, after having married a
second time, contrary to law.
The woman came to this city some
time ago to get her pension vouchers
executed, and while In the office of a
notary in this city she was observed by
Examiner Shapleigh. She had a resi-
dence in Providence, and suspicion was
at once aroused in the mind of the ex-
aminer as to why she came to this city
to get the vouchers executed. He asked
the woman several questions, receiving
very unsatisfactory answers, which
went stu further to strengthen his sus.
picions. AS the case was out of his
jurisdiction he reported it to the Bos-
ton office and an examination followed
through the Providence office.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-01
TO MAKE OCEAN TRAHE1 SAFER.

Greater safety in ocean travel has been
engaging the attention of experts
since the loss Of La Bourgogne off the
banks, and several plans have been
proposed, but the question appears no
nearer solution than it was before that
fearful accident. The fog that marks
the course of Atlantic steamers
in the vicinity of Newfoundland has
always been a menace to navigation,
but the question of getting rid of it is
one that will require some thought and
considerable experiment. There is one
way that the danger can be avoided--if
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-01

1t is evident from the report that
Gen. Merritt has made to washington
that he is just as diplomatic as he has
been thought to be. He did not treat
with Aguinaldo and place his govern
ment in an embarrassing position. He
simply ignored the Philippine leader
and went about the capture Of Manila
as if there was no such thing as an
insurrection on the island What
Aguinaldo thinks of the generals ao-
ton is yet to be learned, but he is not
satisfied, probably.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-01

It is reported that the friends of
Frank L. Dean. who was proposed as
a candidate for the district attorney
ship and who received some votes In
the caucuses, will withdraw his name
and groom some dark horse to run
against Gen. Hoar, 1t Will be labor
lost. Gen. Hoar already has a sufii-
Gent number of votes. pledged to him
to elect, and it is not probable that
any strong man can be prevailed upon
to run against him at this late day.
But the few politicians who have OPP
posed him from the start are blinded
to conditions, and will not be salts
fed until they have made the fight,
probably. They will know more af-
ter the convention.