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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-01-05

GRANT HARRINGTON, one of the
most prominent members of the Popu-
list state executive committee, recent
ly made the following statement with
reference to future alliances:
"There will be fusion in 1898 between
the democrats and Populists. The Pop
ulists Will renOminate the present state
officers. The democrats will indorse
them. The talk about pulling down a
part of the Populist administration is
bosh. 1t couldn't be- done. Our people
wouldn't stand it. Talk about pulling
Stryker would it was a book trust
scheme, and he would be renominated
with whoop. The democrats will IN
dOrse our ticket, and we will recipro-
cate in 1900 by supporting w. J. Bryan
for PRESIDENT
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-01-05

The Populist state nomi.
mating convention is quite a
little distance ahead but il
would be a wise act if Popu.
lists would keep themselves
posted during the interim.
There is one man, especially,
on whom bitter fight is be-
ing made by the corporations
and that man is VIM. Stryk-
er, superintendent of public
instructions If it is within
the power of the American
Book company Prof. Stryker
will be defeated next year
either in the convention or at
the polls. Stryker has made
a gallant and winning fight
against this trust ard the
people have felt the benefici-
al effects. To defeat him now
would be inviting plumber
and discouraging honesty.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-01-05

WE have before us a copy
of Calderwood & Hefron's
pocket manual which is a
complete digest of the money
question. All figures OBJ
tainable on finances are con-
tanned in this manual and we
feel very much under obliga-
tions to the publishers for
their kindness. 1t is pub
lished at Minneapolis, Mimi.
and we advise all who take
an interest in politics to send
for one. The manual is sold
for Is cents.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-01-05
Up. CAMPBELL WINS HIS SUIT.

The following from the Kansas Com
moner will be of interest to stock ship
pers In this county:
Judge Dale rendered a decision last
Thursday in the suit of 1. 2. Campbell
against the A. T. & S. F. railroad. In
his written decision Judge Dale held:
First.-Thet section l, chapter 1877 of
the laws of 1897, which provides for
free transportation of the shipper or
employe of shipper of one car load of
| stock, is not an unreasonable regula-
ton, and does not violate any provis.
lon of the constitution of this state or
of the United States, but q valid law.
Second.-That section 2 of said chap.
ter, which authorizes the allowance of
reasonable attorneys fee In actions
against railroad companies to recover
damages caused by the neglect or fail.
ure of the railroads to furnish such
free transportation, does not violate
the constitution of the state of Kansas
or Of the United States as the same is
not suit for mere Indebtedness and
therefore does not come within the de-
cision rendered by the supreme court
OF the United States in the case of
Gulf, G. and S. F. railway company vs..
Ellis, reported in II Supreme Court Re-
porter, at 225, but is in the nature of a
police regulation and the remedy offer
ed is one which the legislature has the
right to give in such cases. The rule
of law, as herein adopted, is laid down
clearly by the supreme court of this
state in the case of Atchison, Topeka
and Santa Ee Railroad company VS..
Mathews ct al, decided July 10, 1897,
and reported in 10th Pacific Reporter,
page 6O2.
Third.-That plaintiff is entitled to
recover Judgment against defendant
for SIS IS and interest from the 4th day
of March, 1897, at per cent per an
mum, and reasonable attorneys fee,
and 1t is therefore ordered and adjudg-
ed that plaintiff have and recover of
and from said defendant, 1915, and
the costs of this action, and that in the
costs of this action there shall be al
lowed to said plaintiff as costs in the
prosecution Of this cause in addition to
the usual and ordinary costs, the fur
Their sam of SIS to be taxed therein as
attorneys fees in the prosecution of
this action"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-01-05

We differ with a Populist
exchange when it says "there
is but one Peoples party and
that is Butler" We hope
the time has not and will not
come when a single Populist
in America is willing to fall
down and worship at the
shrine of any one man, even
though he be as mighty as
Caesar and as fearless as Ma
poleon.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-01-05

AT the present time Mar
Gus Arielus Hanna seems to
be about four votes short of a
senatorial election in Ohio.
But he has the national adj
ministration back of him as
we'll as all kinds of money,
and hence can hardly fail to
win. Wouldn't it be awful,
though, if this renowned
boss should be turned down!
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-01-05

The Populist state central
committee meets at Topeka
today and tomorrow. 1t is
likely that Barber and other
counties of southern and west
ern Kansas will be represent
ed and what will done at this
meeting is largely a matter of
conjecture, but the people
are not in that frame of mind
which will allow any jobs or
deals on the part of the COM
mittee. We hope the COM
mittee will not endeavor to
usurp powers it does not
possess and thus estrange a
mass of Populist voters. The
main business the committee
should look after at this time
is that of circulating Populist
literature.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-01-05

On the 18th of this month
the National Reform Press
Association and part of the
Peoples Party National com.
mittee will meet at st. Louis
to determine the policy of
the Peoples party for the
campaign of 1900. Chair
man Butler has been urged
to attend this meeting but it
is hardly probable that he
will accept the invitation. If
this meeting should decide to
hold an early convention the
probability is that there will
be a split in the Populist
ranks. The South will 90
with the National Reform
Press Association and the
West will go with Chairman
Butler and what is known as
the "allied forces" A little
more fairness and respect for
the opinions of others at this
time, on the part of Chair
man Butler. would prevent
such a disastrous division.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-01-05
SANTA FE RourE-california Limited.

The California Limited now runs tvjce-a
week between Chicago and Los Angeles, via
Santa Fe Route. The third annual season for
this magnificent train
Equipment of superb vestibuled Pullman
palace sleepers, understanding car. and
through dining car managed by Fred Harvey.
Most luxurious service via any line, and the
fastest time.
Another express train. carrying palace and
tourist sleepers, leaves Daily for California.
Inquire of Local agent. A. T.&S.F FRY.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-01-05

Iowa, which has Oeen a re-
publican state since the war,
has a deficit in her treasury to
the amount of $41O,827.77.
This is a good bone for re-
publicans who makes so much
fuss about Pop Incompetent
cy," to gnaw on.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-01-05

The New Time has now
reached a circulation of So.
900, and is recognized as the
best reform magazine in the
world and is doing a great
work.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-01-05
RUsKIN said that the art @

RUsKIN said that the art of
becoming rich is the art of
keeping your neighbor poor,
these days. His idea was that
too many men envy the CAPT
talist's place insteadof having
a desire to give all men an
equal race in life.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-01-05
OFFICIAL COUNTY & CITY PAPER.

BEFORE the Dingley bill
took effect you got from 20 to
% pounds of sugar for your
dollar. Now you are lucky
if you get Is. Of course the
tariff is not a tax.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-01-05

The money changers have
it in their power to create a
panic whenever they desire.
That is a pitiable condition
for a nations finances to be
in.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-01-05

STRAYED-From north of Mingons,
three head of yearlings branded J q on
right hip and long bar towering most
of the sidel on left side. Will pay
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, 1898-01-05

Woodward's groceries are always
choice, fresh and clean, and his prices
are right,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-01-05

n n q LORRAINE CHAPTER, No. 80.
VI us Ns Regular Communication a st
and third Monday eveningsin each month.
MRS. NJ. DELIsLE, M
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-01-05
OFFICIAL STATEMENT
:. OF the Financial Condition of the :.
CITIZENS STATE BANK
AT MEDICINE LODGE.
STATE OF KANSAS.

At the close of business on the 24th day of
Dec, 1897. ' VI
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts 1919 noe y.
Overdrafts (Nonel A'.'o0o."f
Real estate. ....... zoo No
bank Building ......... q 5O0 m
Cash items. other than reserve items I529 81
Casn and sight exchange. al sol "a
A'oA-'-'-- 500 500 81
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in IN ooo m
Surplus fund On 900 20
Gnuivldeo profits. III *
Individual deposits . - 152 arlo ~
demand certificates .. 23SS "a
lime cert1hcates ............. 5UTs 27
Total. 500, 500 81
STATE OF KANSAS, ts..
COUNTY OF BARBER (ss'
IL; s. Runyan Cashier, of said bank
40 solemnly swear that the above statement is
True. ana that said bank has no lfabillties
ana ID not lndorser on any note or obligation
otner tnan shown on the above statement, to
the best OF my knowledge and belief So helm
me God. up
]. s. RUNYAN, Cashier
subscribed and sworn to before me this 3rd
oay OF Jsn.' 1898. Albert L. Noble,
~ O.. Notary Public.
Commission expires on the 27th day of
June, 1889 '
CoRRECT-Attest: C. Q. CHANDLER,
w. 3. WOODS,
N. X. RUNYAN,
To John w Breidenthal,
Bank Commissioner, Topeka, Kansas
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-01-05

G II LOREN EDWARDS CAMP, No. Is.
VI s. of ", meets on LIST and Sd Satur
day evenings of each month, in their hall on
North Main street.
w. q. Lowry, Commander.
J. q. ROMIG Adiutant
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-01-05

A. O. U. w H Essl.'g "a 1 sss ID. SG fISa;
nGnt. A. LANGHORsT, III. w.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-01-05

DELPHIA LODGE, No. lao, K of P, meets on
Monday evening of each week. at the X. of p
hall. Visiting Knights in good standing invi-
ed TO attend. F. 8. WILSON, c. C.
DICK WILSON, K. of r. IS.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-01-05

n K D ELDRED POST, No ia, meet
VI IA IN I'd 4th Saturday in each month
otthe court house in Medicine Lodge at p n
Allcomrades cordially invited.
j. III. OWENS, Post Commander.
j W. ELDER, Adjutant.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-01-05
Medicine Lodge 0mcers.
SOCIETIES.

CYPRUS CHAPTER No. SO, r. A. NJ, meet,
in Masonic Hall every I'd and 4th Thursday.
Visiting brethren cordially invited.
CHESTER 1. LONG, II.
G. L. BRAMMELL. Sec,Y.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-01-05

ENSIGN ENCAMPME EMIT No. Sc, 1. q. O r.
Meets first and third Friday OF each month
Visiting Patriarchs cordially invited to attend
w. 7. ROUsE,S. SP COAN, C. p.
The age-herald., 1898-01-08
RAPlST LYNCHED.
Negro Named Devoe Strung Up by Citizens
 for the Usual Crime.

Little, Rock. Ark, Jan. "A special from Fordyce, Ark, says:
 A negro named Devoe, a rapist, has been lynched by a mob of citizens at a point between Bearden and Harlow Mill, three miles north of Bearden. It is not definitely known when the hanging occurred, but 1t was some time between Wednesday,, and this morning. Devoe was last seen at Bear Den Wednesday, when he was In the hands of an armed posse. They placed him in a wagon and started to Harlow Mill ranch. The posse returned and gave out the report that Deyoe escaped. About year ago two negroes, Devoe and Huntley, attempted a criminal assault upon the person of Mrs. Payne, at Bearden. The negroes fled, but a few days ago Devoe returned and was ar rested. He was interrogated as to the whereabouts of his partner, but refused to give any information pertaining to Hunt and he was drawn up to limb of a tree. ley. A rope was placed around his neck He then told the posse that Huntley was at Anderson Mills, and posse went after Huntley, but returned and said that he had escaped There is no doubt but both negroes were lynched.
The age-herald., 1898-01-08
UNION OF FORCES.
Efforts Being Made to Unite the Branches of
 the M. E. Church.

Washington, Jan. 7.-An assembly of eighteen representatives of Methodist Epis- copal churches of the United States is now in session at Foundry Methodist Episcopal church, this city, for the purpose of ef- fecting union of the forces between the two branches of the church. This assem- ply consists of three bishops. three minis ters and three laymen from each branch of the church, the personnel of the delegations being as follows:
 For the M. D. Church-Bishops John M. Hurst, of this city; s. M. Merrill, of Chica- go, and W. x. Ninde, of Detroit; Rev. R. J. Cooke, of Chattanooga; Rev. Luthur B. Wilson, D. D., of this city; Rev. H. G. Jackson, of Chicago; Judge R. L. Muller, of Covington, Ky; Judge Murray, of Clear peka, Kas.
 For the M. D. Church, South-Bishops J. c. Cranberry, R. K. Hargrove and w. w. Duncan; Revs. E. E. Hass, of Nashville, editor of the Christian Advocate; G. A. Macdonald, J. H. Dye, Judge Walter Clark, president; R. W. Jones and Col. Asa Holt, of Texas.
 Almost as soon as the meeting was called to order resolutions were adopted enjoining the members of the conference from giving to the press or to any one not a member of the conference any intimation of the work done or other proceedings of the confer ence
The age-herald., 1898-01-08
TOM CYRUS EXECUTED
Privately Hung in the Jail Yard at Atlanta
 Yesterday.

Atlanta, Jan. 7-Tom Cyrus, colored, was privately executed in the county jail yard here. today for the murder of his mistress, Annie Johnson. Only the relatives and friends of the condemned man and a few newspaper reporters witnessed the execu- tion.
 The drop fell at 11:40. The moose slipped from behind Cyrus ears and death resulted from strangulation. He was pronounced dead sixteen minutes after the trap fell.
 He made no statement whatever on the gallows. The crime for which Tom Cyrus was hanged today was the murder of An nie Johnson, negro woman who was em- ployed at the home of Gov. Atkinson as a domestic. The murder was committed on the night of June in little cottage on Bell street, in this city. Cyrus was infat- uated with the woman, who had been his mistress for some time. On the evening of June he went to Annie Johnson's home and found another negro man in her room. Cyrus asked for an explanation, and faiI- ing to receive satisfactory answer, coolly drew his pistol and shot the woman. She fingered until the next day.
The age-herald., 1898-01-08
A QUIET DAY 1T COLUMBUS The Senatorial Situation Romans
 Practically Unchanged. THE CAUCUS OF DEMOCRATS Will Probably Be Held Next Monday Night Hanna's Managers More Cheeful, But
 the Cause Is Not Apparent.
THE CAUCUS OF DEMOCRATS

Columbus O.. Jan. This was quiet day among the army of political workers enlisted in the senatorial contest, but 1t was productive of some important deyel- opments. Hanna's managers were appar- ently more cheerful today but the cause for 1t was not apparent. They have adopted quite a different policy from that followed early in the canvass. They are now follow ing the tactics of MT. Kurtz. leader of the opposition whose strong suit has been to conceal everything possible from the Hanna people It is not so easy now to secure in- quarters, and this policy is generally ap- proved by the senator's supporters.
 Important. developments are now kept under cover and as result the opposition has been forced to partially change its plans. The efforts of the steering commit tee to whip the democratic members of the legislature into line to vote for republican for senator have not been so successful as they expected As a result, it is stated au- thoritatively there will be caucus of the democratic members next Monday night. The purpose of the caucus is to locate the doubtful members and pledge those who are willing to carry out the proposed fusion so that enough members can be kept in line to insure the maintenance of dead lock should one be forced.
 The most reliable information tonight is that MT. Kurtz will be proposed as the can didate for the opposition both for the long and short term. It is believed by the dem- ocratic leaders now that MT. Kurtz Will be more acceptable to the majorSy of dem ocrats than any other man.
 There was a resumption of activity about the anti-Hanna headquarters early in the evening, when Allen o. Myers returned from a mysterious mission Myers lett the city on an early morning train and re- turned in the afternoon with information that was apparently satisfactory to MT. Kurtz The opponents of Senator Hanna are as confident as ever of winning.
 Senator Hanna spent a comparatively quiet day at the Neil house. The activity of his supporters was unabated, however. Speculation on the vote for senator has not changed. MT. Hanna's managers are fol- lowing the tactics of the opposition and are not giving any figures. It Is generally believed now that the vote on the first bal lot will show MT. Hanna's vote to be about the same as in the organization of the leg islature.
 The calling of mass convention of re- pubiicans in this city next Monday by the republican state committee to protest against the attempt to defeat Senator Hanna somewhat disconcerted the opposi- tion. They claim that 1t is merely move on the part of the Hanna people to intimi- date the republican members who refused to vote for MT. Hanna. The calling of the convention has been generally indorsed, however, by the supporters of MT. Hanna in all parts of the state, according to tele- grams that have been received at the Hanna headquarters.
The age-herald., 1898-01-08
ISSUED AN ADDRESS.
The Legislative Committee of the American
 Federation of Labor

Washington, Jan. 1.-The legislative com mittee of the American Federation of La- bor, consisting of President Samuel Com pers, Secretary Frank Morrison and An drew Firuseth, by direction of the seven- teenth annual convention of the federation held in Nashville in December last has is- sued an address to the members of the Fifty-fifth congress- After calling atten- ton to the introduction of modern ma- chinery and new business methods and the competition of convict labor by which wage workers are forced into idleness and want, the committee say they feel that they have a right to bring their grievances to the attention of the law-making power and to expect "such definite measures of relief as seems most likely to improve our condition and preserve our independence and freedom as workers and citizens, and, therefore, urge your earnest consideration of, and your best efforts in enacting into law the following measures:
 1. An eight-hour work day on all public works. Such law to provide that all con- tracts or sub-contracts for materials fur nished or work done shall contain a prom ise that eight hours shall be the maximum calendar day. Further, that it shall be the duty of officials vested with the power of signing such contract to withhold their signatures until such proviso is inserted therein.
 2. In order to stop indiscriminate and dangerous use of the writ of injunction, we urge the adoption of senate bill 35.
 8. In order to in some degree lessen the
The age-herald., 1898-01-08
ARBiTRATOR'S REPORT
On the Mexican Rate Questionable Recom
 mendations Submitted.

St. Louis, Jan. 7.-The following is the report of the arbitrators selected to arbi- trate the Mexican rate question:
 ''The true rates having been established from the United States territories described in the resolution adopted at a meeting be- tween the American and Mexican lines held in Chicago, the difference in those rates made by additions and deductions, as the case may require, shall be such as to ap- ply to all rail in excess of the rail and water rates in the following amounts in cents per 100 pounds, United States cur rency, on classes and commodities as des- ignated, namely, 15, Il, 9. 5. 5. 6. 5. 4. 4, 4. per 100 pounds.
 "Commodities shall take the differentials applying on the classes on which such com modities belong. based on the western classification. with the exceptions as ap- plicable to the Mexican traffic involved, ex- cepting that as to grain and grain products
 - H---- ""t-- ar iawar- thA rates via
The age-herald., 1898-01-08
CAPTURED AND LYNCHED.
Report That the Murderers of Bart Frederick
 Have Been Executed.

Little Rock, Ark, Jan. "A special from Pine Bluff, Ark, says
 A report reaches here that the murderers of Bart Frederick have been captured at Little Bay and have been lynched this morning.
 Frederick was murdered and robbed sev- eral days ago while riding on hand car on the Cotton Belt road near Kingsland. The watch which was taken from his body by the murderers was found at Rison, where 1t had been left by negro. On this clue the officers worked and arrested two negroes, but they, according to reports, escaped. For two days past rumors have been in circulation here that a double lynching had occurred near Fordyce, but no confirmation was received. Particulars of the lynching of the murderers at Little Bay are unobtainable at this time.
The age-herald., 1898-01-08
alI raIl and vIa raII ana water -shall be

all rail and via rail and water shall be qual.
 In the above differential adjustment the rail and water routes to be at liberty to Is sue insured bills of lading. The conclu- sion outlined above is the result of a care- full consideration of the circumstances and conditions existing as developed by the written and oral arguments and state ments submitted by the interested parties, supplemented by such personal inquiry and investigation as has been found practica- ble and expedient for the arbitrators to make.
 It Is believed that the exercise of like diligence by the respective interests in- volved in the direction of solicitation and efforts to facilitate the movement of the traffic offered will. under this decision, pro- duce results fair to the various transporta- tion lines"
The age-herald., 1898-01-08
RETALIAT0RY MEASURE.
Representative Bekner Introduced a Bill Au-
 thorizing an increase in Duties.

Washington, Jan IA bill was intro duced in the house today by Representa- tive Belhnap, of Chicago, proposing re- taIiatory steps against France if the plans of the French government for an increase of duties on American meat products is carried out. Mir. Belknap's bill is under stood to be expressive of the views of Chicago and the west generally. as a re- suit of the recent action of the French chamber of deputies. It authorizes an in- crease of duty on articles brought from France in amount equivalent to the addi- tional duties imposed upon American products.
 The result of this move, if carried out,
The age-herald., 1898-01-08
Decisions Handed Down.

St. Paul, Minn., Jan. 1.-The supreme court has handed down two decisions of great interest to the creditors of the Bank of Minnesota. One directly increases the assets of the bank by ,OO0 and the other will, it is estimated, raise the value of the banks assets and the assets of William Dawson Sr., about s300,000. This decision holds that wife has no dover right in the real estate of her husband, which has been turned over to an assignee under the in solvent law of the state. The decision was made in the case of Alice K. Merrill against the Security Trust company.