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Evening star., 1898-02-03
Capital Traction COmpany's Delay.
To ho of


To the Editor of The Evening Star:
1 have refrained from engaging in the
controversy now on relative to the Capital
Traction. or Metropolitan Railroad Com
pany's merits or demerits, and have suffer-
ed fnconveniences. annoyances and much
pecuniary loss or damage in the hope that
some one else would call the attention Of
the Capital Traction Company and the pub
lie to what I consider a grave in justice
and imposition that no other community
am very largely interested in real estate
on Columbia Heights, which has been al
most paralyzed on account Of the miserable
railroad facilities we have had to contend
with since the fire Of the power house.
four months ago. From day to day we
have been told it only depended upon the
arrival of certain material an arrange
ment with one of the electric companies
whereby sufficient power could be obtained
to run the cars from New York avenue to
Mount Pleasant. Several days ago the COM
pany, knowing that the public knew the
material had all been provided, also that
the power could be obtained, came forward
with another trivial excuse to further de-
lay the matter, until they finally admit 1t
Will be several weeks longer before we get
the cars running through, SO that we won't
nave TO stand in the rain or cold at 14th
and U streets sometimes without exaggera-
ting) for fifteen minutes or more, and this,
too, generally late in the evening. Now,
the fact is the company are simply delaying
Until they can get the power from their
own plant in Georgetown, which will in all
probability be months, so they will not
have to take the poor dumb brutes of
horses off of 14th street until they can
drive them right over on 7th street and
connect there, thereby losing neither oats
nor time. For one l would willingly SUBJ
scribe a small amount monthly to this cor
poration to pay for the care of the poor
things If the company will put their cleo
trio cars right on 14th street until they are
ready to use the horses on 7th street.
Personally am justified in earnestly pro-
testing against this treatment any longer,
and sincerely hope the company will take.
steps to remedy it Immediately, or the pa
irons of the road will be called upon to
remedy 1t in their own way. 1t is not only
damaging many of US Very much financial
ly every day. but ii Is really struggle to
reach our homes of an evening, and almost
as much trouble and annoyance to get
down town and back at night
January 20, 1885, o. w w
Evening star., 1898-02-03
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Samuel ]. Pe1tz FOR Glymont and
intermediate landings at $50 am.
Steamer Washington for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm.
Trains leave 131a street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from IN. to
8 pm.
Trains leave 131a street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon at $50 1905, IL
am, 1905. 2:05, 3, and 4:15 pm
Trains leave Aqueduct bridge for Airing
ton, Fort Myer and Falls Church hourly.
Evening star., 1898-02-03

Let Tulips Grace Your Table.
Guides tulip display is peerless. Fine
fresh blooms at soc. doZ. 1924 F.-Adyt.
Evening star., 1898-02-03

II We told you that your baby
vas starving, that II actuelly
didn't get enough to eat, yQa
might resent 1t. And yet there
are thousands OF babies who
never get the fat they should IN
their food or who are NOT abia TO
digest the tat that they do get.
and bahy beanty. A few drous oi
j for al little ones, one, two and
&c. 10 better than cream for them.
grow o. It. ~
Evening star., 1898-02-03

Money TO lend at 5 ard per cent on real
estate Frank T. Rawlings, 1905 Pa. ave-
Advertisement
Evening star., 1898-02-03
Fat Folks, Attention.

A complete line Of Loring's Obes-
ity Preparations and Flesh-produc-
ing Medicines at Merits Pharmacy,
nth and F.
Evening star., 1898-02-03
Reservation Omitted.

Money to loan at ) per cent on real estate
Thos- ]. Fisher & Co.. 1924 F n.w.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-02-03
Prof. Murray's Illustrated Concert.

The chapel of the Metropolitan Baptist
Church was crowded with an appreciative
audience last evening in attendance on the
annual concert given by Professor H. Clay
Murray and participated in chiefly by his
pupils. The program, consisting of some
eighteen numbers, was followed with few
exceptions. The performances upon the
piano were uniformly good, notably the
"Qui Vive GaIop,' by Misses Sadie and Ma
bel Blumenthal; Lily of the Valley" by
Miss Edna Dreyfus; Moonlight on the
Lake. by Miss Celia Kennedy; march by
Misses Lena Murray and Nellie Thompson
Musical Waves" by Miss Lila Lusby, and
"Old Kentucky Home" by Miss Lena Muir
ray. The work of the vocalists was also
creditable. Mrs. j. NJ. Jester sang Marcy's
"Sweet Star of Night Mr.. Fred bennett,
THE Storm Fiend;'' Mrs. Joseph Chunn,
II Long for My Dream to Come True"
Miss Cecilia Kennedy. I'm the Shadow of
the Pines" Mrs. H. c. Murray, Change
less and duet, "Lifes Dream is Ger"
was finely rendered by Mrs. H. c. Murray
and Mrs. ]. NJ. Jester. Miss Savina Gold
smith recited an original poem "The Bell
Molder of Breslau," and Miss NJ. B. Smith
gave dramatic reading of Jane Con-
quest" which was illustrated with sixteen
views by Mr.. B. p. Murray. Other num-
bers very effectively illustrated by the
stereopticon were 1.-The Storm Fiend,"
Anchored" and America" in which the
audience Joined, and which closed the en-
tertainment
Evening star., 1898-02-03

"PABST'' MILWAUKEE BEER LEADS
the procession. other beers try to follow.
Its recognized as quality beer through
out America. Have you tried our dark
beer--"Doppel Braeu?' Equals the imported.
PABST BREWING CO., 703 N. Cap st.
Evening star., 1898-02-03
10 LBS. OF FAT
DR. EOISON'S OBESITY PILLS AND REDUCING
TABLETS REDUCED CAPT CHARLES n
PERRY OF THE TREASURY DE-
PAsTMENr FIFTEEN POUNDS.
SAMPLES FREE.

REMEDIES ABSOLUTELY PURE AND SAFE
CURE PERMANENT
Evening star., 1898-02-03
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Mrs. Walsh Receives information of the
Death of Her Son Thomas.
Real Estate Transfers Dealers Ar
ranging to Procure a supply
of Ice-Brevities.

MrS. anna Il. WaiSn OF 1854 sd street
has received a communication from the
consul general Of the United States at the
City of Mexico. conveying the intelligence
of the death of her son, Thomas Walsh,
who was employed as an engineer of
the Mexican Central railroad, and who
vas instantly killed December % last
near the City of Mexico through the
upsetting of his engine. The deceased
had been employed for three years
on the railroad. He was a member
of Baltimore lodge of Masons, which was
communicated with at once, with the OBJ
ject in view of having the remains remov-
ed from their present resting place and
transported under Masonic charge to
Georgetown for reinterment. Mr.. Walsh
was the Oldest son of the family, being
about thirty years of age, and was I'm
married. When he left the city he went to
Baltimore, remained there for some time
and then went to Mexico, whsre he re-
manned.
Real Estate Transfers.
John Sherman has bought of Flora Kirk
weed part of the Cleveland Park subdi-
vision. at an unnamed consideration.
Julius 1. Atchison, Bates Warren and
others have sold to George A. Schneider
parts of lots 10 and IL, of block 45. of the
american University Park subdivision
While the consideration is not given the
transfer is made subject to deed of trust
amounting to $500
The Ice Supply.
The local merchants are preparing to cut
the annual supply of ice, which will be
stored for use in the summer season. This
is the first opportunity afforded for OBJ
tanning supply, and 1t is expected that
the dealers will be active. The ice is said
to be from four to six inches thick and of
an excellent quality.
Aged Servants Death.
Mr.. Joseph w. Davis of 1860 31st street
notary public has lost the services of a
faithful servant, who had been in the fam
lily since 1867, and who died Tuesday even
irg. The servant bore the name of Rachel
Ware, and was sixty-eight years of age,
having been born a slave. When a child
the negress was twice sold, and when she
came to this city she entered the service of
Mr.. Davis, where she remained the balance
of her life.
Brief Mention.
Policeman Giles reported at the station
last evening at S:25 o'clock the death with
out medical attention of the eight-year- old
child of Annie WCrmley, colored, living on
the Murdoch Mill road. about an eighth of
a mile from Tenleytown. The coroner was
notified, and viewed the remains at noon
today.
Mr.. Columbus Alexander, an old and
prominent citizen cf this section, is lying
very i'll of acute Indigestion at his resi-
dence. at :Oth and u streets.
The District Commissioners have ordered
the alley in square III. bounded by Q, .,
:iOth and 31st streets, to be paved, the i'm
prcvement to cost $5j4
Frank Piaden of Anandale, Fairfax
county, has requested the local police to
lcck out for a valuable horse, which was
stolen from his place yesterday. The thief
is supposed to have come to this place to
diSpC Sc of the animal
Evening star., 1898-02-03

HOW ABOUT YOUR MATTRESSES?
Ought they to be remade? Have you any
Furniture that needs upholstering or recov-
ering? We do finest Work. Stumph Bed
ding Co., 9TH & K, big electric sign.
Government clerks and students desfr-
Ing restful and suggestive reading will
find it in the new book by Joseph R. Jack
son of this city, entitled Where Is He?
or Joseph's Vision" A leading author pre-
diets for it "as large reading as anything
printed in 1895" Price. paper, SOC. For
sale by the author, 1910 G NV. Will be
with dealers in a few days.
Call on Pillow Inhaler Co., Corcoran
bldg, and see invention.
KENNY'S DRY ROASTED COFFEES.
Highest quality, lowest prices. Pure
sugars sold at cost; s city stores.
c. d. KENNY.
Burbank Potatoes, 79c. bu. Johnston s,pg.O
Evening star., 1898-02-03
Your
Baby.

Il is baby life and baby
fsScott's Emulsion for ali U
three years OF age. II bett
They thrive and grow o.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-03-30
AT THE ELEVENTH HOUR.

Those who were led to believe that
the usual contest in city politics would
not occur this spring can now change
their opinion on that matter. Two
tickets have been presented for the con-
slderation of the voters. They were
nominated on Friday night of last
week-the last day on which nomina.
ITEMS could have been made under the
law. The tickets are styled "Citizens"
and Temperance" respectively, and
the old straw is to be thrashed over
again. The Citizens ticket was nomi-
mated In mass convention at the court
house and the Temperance ticket was
nominated by petition. At the Citi
Zens convention j. l.. Brady presided
and Leonard Colvin was chosen secre-
tary. The petition nominating the
Temperance ticket was filed by VIM.
Palmer and contained % signatures.
The personnel of each ticket ) as fol.
lows. The Temperance ticket is COM
posed of the present Enthusiastically
the exception that j. Z. Gibson is the
candidate for city marshal, the present
marshal being M. f. Updegraff. Geo.
W. Horney is satisfactory to both par.
ties, which speaks we'll of him both as
an Official and a citizen:
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-03-30

F. A. Lewis came in from Lansing
on Friday to arrange for complete writ
ing up of the ledger and journal in the
county clerks Office for part of his last
term. He has engaged e. S. Heskett
TO do the work, beginning on April Is.
Now that Mr.. Lewis has complied with
the commissioners request, the INDEX
feels free to speak; and we have no hes
itancy in saying that a great deal Of
injustice has been done Mr.. Lewis by
the republican papers of the county
That it Is the duty of the clerk to do
this work no one will deny, but it is a
fact that Frank Lewis only followed
precedent established by his predeces-
sors in Office and the county has fire.
quently employed extra clerks to do
this and similar work while the repub-
Iicans controlled county affairs. But
Mr.. Lewis will be commended by all
for yielding to the Boards request 1t
speaks well of him as man, an Official
and the party he has so credItably rep
resented need not apologize for any of
his official acts. The republicans, on
the other band, will be kept busy at ex-
| planning why their officials did not do
the same thing with the same freedom
| and without additional expense to th e
county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-03-30

We met Commissioners Geo. Nay, of
Kiowa, on Saturday and he asked us
what our objection was to the library
associations occupying one of the jury
rooms in the courthouse. Under Mr..
Nays explanation there is no objection.
He Gays the association is required to
paper and otherwise repair the room.
furnish it, use their own lights, fuel.
ETC., without any expense to the coun
ty. If we understand Mr.. Nay correct
ly the action of the commissioners in
restricting the use of the courthouse
was not aimed at any political party
but at other gatherings which generally
do damage to the building. We haYe
known Mr.. Nay for some years and
never knew him to be unfair. We be-
lieve if the Populists should decide Il
organize library he would consent Il
allow them the use of q vacant room OF
the same conditions.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-03-30

The INDEX has received from COun-
ty Clerk Holmes a statement of condl-
tions upon which the commissioners
will receive bids on county printing at
the April meeting and the same has
been carefully examined. To our
minds there is at least one very objec-
tiOnable clause in the commissioners
order. 1t requires that bond in the
sum OF $500 shall accompany each bid.
This is radically wrong for the reason
that it is an imposition on the bidder.
\ bond from the county printer is a
most extraordinary requirement. and a
very unusual proceeding and 1t is the
first time it has been put into practice
in this or any county in the state.
There Is absolutely no reason for it.
The printer handles meme of the county
funds; he receives no pay until the
work is done, the goods delivered and
the proper affidavits made-there could
be no possibility of the county's losing
do the work. The Board also reserves
the right to reject any and all bids
which, while not unusual in such cases
Is nevertheless Objectionable. If they
are in earnest about this matter no bid
should be rejected. Furthermore, the
Board can, if it will, accept such bonds
men as it desires and it can likewise re-
ject, with or without cause. We are
not saying that they will do any of these
things but they leave the road open tC
discriminate in favor of certain paper:
and against others. 1t is certain thai
the fond requirement is wrong. The
printer is hired man, the same as thu
janitor. Why not compel the janltoI
to give big bond? With the excep
ton of the Objectionable clauses refer
RED to, the Boards proposition is fail
and it is to be hoped that they will ac
! In good faith.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-03-30

G.. w. Cowden writes from Pleasant
Hope, Missouri, and renews his sub
scription. He has been one of the
leading farmers of NlppawalIa town
ship, Barber county, for many years,
and IS not sure that he VIII not return.
He does not like the country around
Pleasant Hope and concludes his letter
by saying that Barber county rs all
right If it does get little dry some
times. We hope Mr.. Cowden will re-
turn. Barber county can i'll afford to
lose such Il progressive citizen.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-03-30
Last weeks Cresset contains this.

Last week CreSSet contains this:
The INDEX says that Populist boards of
commissioners let the county printing to the
lowest bidder We would like to know the
name and location of the county, together
with name of the state and year in which it
occurred.
Barber county, located north of and
bordering on the Kansas Ok. line, in
the central part Of the southern tier of
Kansas counties, state OF Kansas. in
the year One Thousand Eight Hundred
and Ninety three, when two of the
three commissioners were POpulistS.
awarded the county printing to the
lowest bidder. The same county, locat-
ed at the same place, in the same state,
under POpullst board, did practically
the same thing in 1897. Sumner coun-
tv, located in the same tier short dis
lance east, in the same state, has now
and has had for the past four years or
more, board of commissioners the
majority of whom were Populists, and
in each and every year herein mention
ed the county printing was let to the
lowest bidder. Others could be men
toned if space and time permitted.
Now that we have answered the Ores
sets questions Will that sheet please
favor us with the name and location of
the county, together with name of the
state and year in which republican
boards have not given the county print
ing to republican papers regardless of
other bids?
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-03-30

HOME ECONOMY. A store that saves
you money on every item-that makes
1t easier for you to meet the various
needs that arise by EASY PRICEs-BY
EASY QUALITIES. 1t will be excellent
economy if you buy from the following
lines, Spring and Summer Dress Goods,
Prints sc yard, Laces, Groceries, and
each and every thing you use.
GLASIER & Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-03-30

1t was Jas. DobbS who purchased
the III. f. Noble property last week.
The amount paid was $1,000 Jim -
unless Dame RumOr is at fault, will
soon take unto himself a charming
young bride and become a Benedict.
The fair maiden now resides in Kansas
City but was at one time one Of the
prettiest and most popular yonng la
IN this city. We wish HIM Joy in ad-
vance.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-03-30
sTRAYRD.

From my ranch five miles south of
Lake City, cattle in following brands:
vi or ON snimalsC or side v or side
v right jaw behind right shoulder, ear mark
split in right ear. Two 2year-oId dehorned
steers brandedC on left neck and jaw.
/ will pay SIS each for recovery Of
steers in c brand, and a liberal reward
for information leading to recovery of
cattle in other brands. j. p. ELsEA,
Lake City, KS.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-03-30
Final Tax Notice.

Once CT County Treasurer of Barber County.
Medicine Lodge, Kansas. March. 10, 1898.
NOTICE 10 hereby given that the following
Is list OF all unredeemed lands and town
lots In the county of Barber, state of Kansas,
which were sold at the regular tax sale COM
me ncfng on the 18th day Of October 1895. for
the taxes, penalties and costs of the year 1894
and that each tract or parcel of land and each
town lot In said list Is described TIE same as
said tracts and town lots were described on the
tax roll OF the year 1893, and that the name of
the person to whom each tract and town lot
was assessed Is stated in said list as the same
appeared on said tax roll of said year 1894. and
mat the amount of taxes, penalties and costs
charged TO each said tracts of land and town
lots together with the interest calculated
thereon to the 18th day and succeeding DAYS
OF october, 1see. the last days OF redemption
Tor said tracts OF land and town lots is stated
in said list and unless sand lands and town lots
be redeemed on or before the 18th day and
succeeding days OF October, 1898, as herein
stated they VIII be conveyed to purchasers
provided that said tracts of land and town lots
may De redeemed at any time prior to the exc
cutlon OF TAX deed. ]. 8. JONES,
County Treasurer.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-03-30

The trial of the case of the city of
Medicine Lodge vs.. II. A. Tedrow be-
fore Police Judge Potes last Friday re-
suited in the defendants acquittal. No
case has been filed against Assistant
Marshal Stockstill and all is quiet on
the PatOmac. We have heard Judge
Potes' decision highly commended by
our best citizens.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-03-30

j. ID, Fair & Son have just received a
car load of Early Ohio seed potatoes,
car load of Greedy potatoes, a car load
of feed and car load of the famous
BIB flour. Get their prices. Stores at
Medicine Lodge and Sharon.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-03-30

Mrs. Elizabeth Adams. wife of Rev.
j. NJ. Adams. died at her home in Sun
City last Wednesday, March %, 1898.
aged SO years. Funeral services were
held on the following Saturday and the
remains laid to rest III the Lake City
cemetery
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-03-30
Fairs White Plymouth Rocks.

They are fine. large and white. Pen
No. l is headed by White I'luroe 81 pit.
cockerel from Owen. Eggs from pen
No. 1, 81 per setting, pen No. 2, eggs
so cents. C. C. FAIR,
sharon, Kas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-03-30

Buy sack of the celebrated O. b.
flour handled bv II T. Woodward ex-
clusively. 1t is a new thing and is
giving the best satisfaction. He has
sold one carload and is making
deep Inroads on the second 1t is made
by Alexander at Winfield and it excels
most brands. Remember. when YOU
buy flour it is the O B that you want.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-03-30

The rain falls on the just and unjust.
Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup cures colds,
asthma and Ii grippe caught in rain or
sunshine. We keep it-J. B. Young
Drug Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-03-30

A petition asking for Sunday train
on the branch was circulated and sign
ed by our business men and citizens the
first of the week. If we succeed Medi-
cine Lodge will again be somewhere
near equal with the outside world on
the first day of the week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-03-30

Mn. Martin sold the REIMBURSEMENT
TO his claim, four miles southeast of
Alva. to Clell Shultz for $500 this week.
Itis bargain for Mr.. ShuItz, but MI.
Martin has steady employ ment at
Medicine Lodge and said he was com,
PEELED to make sacrifice somewhere,
hence the sale.-Alva Pioneer.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-03-30

Bird Watrus, wife and child left on
Wednesday for Manchester, Grant Co.
Bird will take change of the Manches-
ter Journal the first of April, and being
a thorough printer and well versed in
the art of journalism as well as being
perfectly honest and reliable, we pre-
dict for the Journal increased prestige.
Alya Review.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-03-30

h. Is. Taylor went TO Salina last
week, where he will take another
spring course in college. MIR. Taylor is
one OF Barber county's leading teach
ers, and at the rate h. is building UP
1t VIII not be long until he will rank
among the best in the state.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-03-30

Amos Chapman was acquitted at To-
loga last week. He killed one Wilkin-
son at woodward some months ago,
was arrested on the charge of murder
with the result above noted. There are
few luckier mortals In this world than
Chapman.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-03-30

Beggs' German Salve is cure for the
Piles, no matter how bad the case may
be. Trey relieve at once, scalds, old
sores, burns. eczema, tumors, etc. Sold
by j. r. Young Drug Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-03-30

+. a. Withers makes photographs in
the New Aristo Platino finish. No one
can give you better prices. Satisfac-
ton guaranteed always. Call and see
him at the gallery first door south of
the Grand Hotel, Medicine Lodge, Kas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-03-30

j. w. Burton and Nick Lorenson, of
Aetna township, were callers yester.
day. Tho former is true blue Popu-
list but the latter has leanings toward
the gold bug democracy. Nick is not
rabid, however. He subscribed for the
INDEX and The New Time, and we
predict that if he reads them carefully
and prayerfully he will be as strong In
the Populist faith as any of US. His
consenting to read the other side''
speaks we'll of him.