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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-01
TWO wEIGHTY % DOCUMENTS.

When the opposition introduces let
tiers from sore heads" to bolster up
their cause, they are pretty near the
jumping off place. The Cresset has
one letter from n. B. Blanton, socialist
candidate for surveyor, OF HaZelton.
and another from j. G. Woollomes,
who was defeated in the Populist con-
veltlon for sheriff Two years ago, now
in Burlington.
Mr.. Blanton is opposed to Mr.. Mills
because he (Mills) obeyed an order of
the court, while sheriff, and appraised
and offered for sale part of Blanton's
farm on which he (BIanton) had given
the Phelps Bigelow Windmill Company
lien. Every sensible man knows
that sheriff MUST obey the orders of
the court and Mr.. Mills did nothing
more than his sworn duty under the
law. Mr.. Blanton says Mills levied an
execution. He did not. He simply
followed the order of the court and had
the land appraised and offered it for
sale. There was no bidder. These
facts are matter of record in the
clerks Office. If Mills had been in a
conspiracy with Phelps Bigelow, las Mr..
Blanton asserts, he could have had a
bidder there. Mr.. Blanton has some
peculiar ideas and his worst fault Is to
unreasonably attack his best friends
when they are utterly innocent.
The Woollomes letter is almost too
trivial to notice. Mr.. Woollomes de-
sired the nomination for sheriff two
years ago but was not lin it" in the
convention. Consequently his stom.
ach is in bad shape from an over dose
of ''sour grapes" Mills supported Joe
McAdoo two years ago-that's what.
the matter with WOollomes. Wool
lomes supported Gano two years ago
He is disappointed Office seeker, and
though in far away Burlington, his
howl is yet audible. His accusations
| against Mills are without foundation
Every citizen in Barber county knows
them to be false. He is supporting al
OF his fellow candidates Loyalty and
would not injure any of them even if
he could ensure his own election there
nv
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-01

When the republicans tri.
ed to get Ben Daugherty off
of the Populist ticket they
learned this lesson, i. e., name
~, to-wit, viz: That they are
safe in monkeying with a boil
ter who has been a tool in
their hands for several years
and who is now trying to
fool honest men who are not
onto his game, but when they
tackle a strong-minded, in.
telligent, honest, upright,
representative citizen and a
thorough reformer like Mr..
Daugherty they have hold Of
a man who is not in any
sense politically commercial,
and who resents such degrad.
ing methods of campaigning
They paid dearly for that
lesson, but 1t will make them
more cautious in the future.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-01

This is the last time the
INDEX goes before the voters
OF Barber county before the
election. Whatever the re-
suit may be, we feel that we
have done our whole duty.
We have not made a personal
campaign on any of the can
didates and we have met all
the issues squarely without
any attempt to color in favor
OF Peoples party candidates
or to exaggerate the short
comings Of those of the opposi-
ton. In dealing with local
questions we have published
matters of record so that the
general public might be well
advised on election day and
If any mistakes are made the
blame will fall upon them.
We feel confident of success
if the people do their duty.
They cannot, however, remain
at home or even inactive and
depend on the ''heelers.
That class wax fat from the
puDlic treasury. and theiraim
and hope is to keep the mass
es in darkness and indiffer-
ence. If the people desire
public servants who will Ia
Dor for their welfare they
must takH an interest in all
elections-local as well as
general,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-01
PUBLICATION NOTICE-school Land.

PUBLICATION NOIICE-SchOOl Land.
State of Kansas. Barber County. In the Pro-
bate Court of said county.
PUBLIC NOTICE of hearing of application
to purchase school lands.
Public notice is hereby given that the I'M
dersigned George X. Hodges has duly filed in
the Probate Court in the County of Barber. in
the State of Kansas his verified petition stat
ing therein that he has settled upon the fol-
lowing described school land situate in the
County of Barber. IN the State of Kansas,
range Is, west of the 9th p. M, and has resid-
ed on said land continuously for q period ex-
ceeding six months Immediately prior to the
appraisement thereof, and has permanently
improved said land to the amount Of ut least
$4,000, and that said improvements consist Of
a permanent dwelling and other improve
ments showing an intention to make a per-
manent home thereof and that said land has
been duly appraised At the sum or $3.50. 90, and
that said improvements of the undersigned
have been duly appraised at the amount of
$555OO, and that the undersigned has not here
tOfore taken any school land to the amount
of one quarter section under the provisions
of any Act of the Legislature OF the State of
Kansas.
dersigned expects to prove his said settlement
and improvements on said land above describ-
ed by the following witnesses, namely, James
r. Holmes residing at Aetna, Kansas. and j.
B. Johnson residing at Aetna, Kansas,
and that his said petition asking that he be
allowed to purchase the said land will be
heard by the said Probate Court in the Pro-
bate Court room in the County Court House
in the City of Medicine Lodge, in Barber
County. Kansas. on the 9Th day of Nov, A.
D. 1896. at 10 clock m. of said day,or soon
thereafter as the same can be heard by saiI
Court, the said time having been fixed by the
order of said Court as the time of such hear
ing; and at such time and place the under
signed will ask that he be allowed to purchase
said land.
GEORGE r. HODGES.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-01

Dear republican friend, do
you really believe in extend
ing the glad hand to the old
soldier? If you do, you have
an opportunity this fall to
show your good faith. B. B.
Daugherty is an old soldier.
He is the Populist and dem.
ocratic candidate for county
treasurer. His health is not
good by reason of long years
of faithful service to his
country and an election to an
Office which he is we'll quail
fed to fill would be a fitting
reward. His opponent is a
middle aged man who has
spent most of his years in a
bank and has seen none of
the hardships of war OF
struggles in peace. He was
in easy and comfortable Cir
cumstances while Mr.. Daugh.
erty barred his breast to the
bullets of the confederates.
Now, if you really have so
much love for the old soldier,
how can you vote against B.
B. Daugherty. Be honest
with yourself in this matter.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-01
MILLIONS GIVEN AWAY.

1t is certainly gratifying to the pub
lie to know OF one concern in the land
who are not afraid to be generous to
the needy and suffering. The proprie.
tors of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
consumption. coughs and colds, have
given away over ten million trial bot
ties of this great medicine; and have
the satisfaction of knowing 1t has alb
solutely cured thousands of hopeless
cases. Asthma, bronchitis, hoarseness
and all diseases of the throat, chest
and lungs are surely cured By it. Gail
on j. Il. Young s. Co.. druggist, and
get free trial bottle. Regular size 50
cents and ST. Every bottle guaranteed
or price refunded.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-01

The Cresset says Hugh
Rankin ought to be reelected
on account of the bond COM
promise which has been up
for several years. The Ores
set didn't think of that when
Commissioner Walker was a
candidate for reelection last
year. 1t is the Rankin OK
that is being gored this time.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-01
B. B. Daugherty is the
Populist candidate for coun-
ty treasurer and is ali old
soldier. Vote for him.
The Kiowa journal. wit

The Kiowa Journal, with
its usual ignorant breaks,
says that Commissioner
Walker voted with the re-
publican members of the
board of commissioners to
lower the assessment of the
Standard Oil company. Mr..
Walker voted mo- on that
proposition and asked to
go on record. The Journal
editor is hardly responsible
for any statement he may
make. He really doesn't
know how to examine public
records.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-01

WHEN the Populists came into pow
er In Barber county levy of eight and
nine mills for general expenses was nee
essary. When they went out levy of
two and three mills paid the expenses.
Ii the republicans are continued in
power a few years longer we Will get
back to the old time levy and county
warrants will sell for 80 cents or less.
The cash accumulated under Popullsm
Is running low.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-01

One of the republican can
didates is reported to have
said that he would rather be
defeated than to be elected
by the aid of. Populist and
democrats. He thinks every.
body who is not a republican
is a traitor to his country.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-01

1t is the height of foolish
ness to say that Hugh Ran
kin ought to be reelected on
account of the bond compro-
mise. Rankin votes as the
big Four" tell him to vote.
His vote represents only the
wishes Of a little offensive
ring ofrepublican politicians.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-01

The articles in answer to
what this paper has had to
say in regard to republican
extravaganza, which have
appeared in the Cresset and
the Kiowa Journal, were
written by a nonresident.
We had some suspicion be,
fore we learned the name of
the author. The articles
read just like the produc-
tions of one who knows moth
ing about the local affairs OF
Barber county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-01

was absorbed by republican extrava-
gance in two years. --.@.sl.-
This may not mean anything to that
class Of voters who have no concern
for the welfare of the county. but to
those who have interests here, who pay
the taxes, who expect to make Barber
county their home, it means a great
deal. 1t is no longer a party ques-
ton alone-it has a local significance.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-01

Getting rid of our heavy
bonded Indebtedness and re-
duoing the expenses of the
county are insignificant mat
tiers in comparison with the
question of expansion and
annexation in the ORIENT
says the Kiowa News in com.
menting on Chester /. Longs
speech in this city two weeks
ago. The News is a republi.
can paper.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-01

WITHOUT direct legislation
there can be no government
of, for and by the people.
Remember that Lincoln said
that for one man to govern
another without that others
consent is despotism.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-01

Sam Adams has made a
good trustee during the term
he served and will make as
good a one if elected this year.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-01

THERE are four men in Medicine
Lodge who dictate Hugh Rankin's Off
cial votes. And they are men whose
prejudices exceed their good judg-
ment. Do you believe a pliable tool of
that kind is safe in such responsible
position as County Commissioner?
Ii not, vote for Allen Smith, a man up
on whom you can depend at all times.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-01

The Cresset ought to be
prosecuted for cruelty. It
runs John Brady every year,
and sometimes twice a year.
for some office.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-01

Daugherty served his coun-
try in the Union army. The
republicans who think that
an old soldier should take
preference ought to vote for
him.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-01

j. d. Bridges, editor Democrat -
Lancaster. n. H., says, Zone Minute
Cough Cure is the best remedy for
Group | ever used" Immediately re-
lieyes and cures coughs. colds, Group,
asthma. pneumonia, bronchitis, grippe
and all throat and lung troubles. 1t
prevents consumption. j. r. Young
Drug Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-01
BE CAREFUL HOW you VOTE.

When you go to the polls next Tues
day take these figures with you They
show the amounts expended By the
Populists III 1897 compared with those
expended by the republicans in 1898.
Note the difference:
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-01

WHEN the Populists came into power
in Barber county, warrants were worth
80 cents. When they went out of pow
er, warrants were worth S1.OO.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-01

Don't trade. If a republi-
can talks trade to you saw
him off.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-01
POPULIST.
REPUBLICAN.
Total. SI3.639.O1

Saving made by the Populist admin
istration in one year S3,241.76.
If you want to resume Populist
economy you must vote the Populist
ticket.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-01
NOTICE OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

otate or Kansas, Barber County, IS:
- IN the matter OF the estate of Norman r.
Green, late Of Barber county, Kansas
Not1ce IS hereby given that ON the 2nd dsy of
Octooer, a. ID. 1899. the undersigned was. by
duiy appointed and qualified as Guardian Of
John f. Green. Alice A. Green Fred f. Green.
Otto W. Green, LATHE E. Green. Ira NJ Green.
Miiiie T. Green. Oliver N. Green. Giles q
Green. minor heirs of Norman F. Green. late
OF Barber County. deceased
All parties interested will take notice and
govern themselves accordingly.
MARK L. GREEN.
Guardian.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-01

A. G. Smith is a competent
man for county clerk. Vote
for him.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-01

Vote the Peoples party
ticket straight.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-01
BEGGS CHERRY
COUGH SYRUP
CURES.

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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-01
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Morgan City Wreck.

Washington. Sept 4-The following dis
patch received at the war department
this afternoon gives some particulars of
the wreck Of the Morgan City;
Nagasaki. Sept 3
Adjutant General, Washington;
Transport Morgan City, under guidance
experienced pilot struck the reef in is
land sea, eight miles from Nnonuchi, 260
miles from NagasalSi about a a. m, Sept.
T. Backed off at daylight. Vessel filled
rapidly; was beached and ali saved. Of
fcers and crew did splendid work. Have
telegrapred TO Kobe for tctd. Am scna.
ing wrecking crew vessel food from here
Cargo almost all lost Can you send me
transport from Manila. American money
good here only. hence delay.
q CARTER Quartermaster
General Otis cabled Minister Buck for
PARTICULARS and notified the department
that the Ohio would be sent to Nagasakl
The government suffers no great loss In
the wreck of the Morgan City, save that
Of time, as she was a chartered vessel
and the owners are the losers,
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speeches for Keston, and the Demo-
Gratis felt grateful Yet when election
day rolled around hardly two-thirds
Of the Populists Of The territory voted
for Keaton. He was sacrificed on the
altar Of Populist hate.
These unassailable facts justify the
Democrats in opposing fusion on con
gressioaal candidates. In county
affairs con litions are such that fusion
is sometimes necessary TO overcome
Republican corruption, but In matters
affecting the territory as whole,
where the national platform ia
the campaign slogan, fusion can
do no good. Keaton's defeat proves
that Populists, as q party, will
not support a Democratic candidate
and Populist Congressman, elected
by fusion votes, can be Of no service to
the territory Callahan's fiasco
proved thst. The territory has been
misrepresented in Washington for
eleven years. Oklahoma is regarded
as burlesque by national lawmakers,
and until sensible, high minded man
is sent TO the national capital, this
territory will never receive the ben
efits due ner.
In the face OF these self evident
facts, congressional fusion should
not be advocated, Let the Democrats
go before the people with an anti
Republican ticket, one that can be
supported by the Populists, free silver
and anti-expansion Republicans, and
all those opposed to McKinley's POL
icies. With an anti-Republi ticket
all jealousies viii be removed and
charges Of treachery and bad faith
allayed. Then, in case OF an election,
q party man can go to congress and
receive the recognition due him.
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Are Harmonious. Says Chief
Justice Chambers.

Washington, Sept 4--Chlef Justice
Chambers Of Samoa, is here to confer
with officials and 10 submit his report 10
the three powers represented in Samoa.
While avoiding a discussion Of the pend
ing diplomatic questions Judge Cham
bers, when seen today. spoke In an inter-
esung manner on some Of the general
conditions In Samoa ana also cleared up
some misrepresentation as 60 his own sta
tus and plans.
Notwlthstanding reports OF his reslgna-
ton, Judge Chambers states that he has
not resigned, but on the contrary thas
he still holds the position OF chief jua.
tloe OF Samoa In this position. however,
he IS sustained by the state department,
which Is active on the theory that no IS
I'm full possession OF the office. although
temporarily absent, lie also pointed out
that he had frequently stated that he
comes TO Washington 20 report 10 the de-
partment whereas he was chosen chief
Justice by all three governments and his
reports are made I'm triplicate TO all OF
them. IT was this. he IS inclined 10 think
which led 10 some exception being taken
by one of the signatory powers. as some
OF the criticisms which he found neces-
sary 10 express as 10 the course OF an
official OF that government were furnish
ed to It as we'll as 10 the United states.
In that way Great Britain ond Germany
have been at an times informed Of every
thihs that Judge Chambers has repor,
10 the United States. In some instsnS, =
frankness Of intercourse has led to d,s-
Iefehoes' As 20 the troubles in samoa
between him and Consul General Rose
Judge Chambers win not speak for the
present but intimates that they win be
quite fully covered in his report 10 the
three governments. The report win be
sent 70 Lord Salisbury ana Prince 1Ioh-
enlohe direct. as wei as 10 Secretary
Hay
Speaking Of American interests in sa-
lnoa, Judge Chambers said:
We have a magnificent harbor al Paro
Pego' and from the magnitude Of i'm
provements which the government Is now
making II may be inferred we intende 20
stay there, The second -lrgest coal wafo,-
house In the world Is under construction,
az cost OF something like 100000"
Judge Chambers also says the Samoan
people are intelligent and practicable n
dealt with in a straightforward manner.
he thinks well OF the work done by the
samoan commission. and believes their
plan for governing the island viii prove
JudEe Chambers win be here for some
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Interesting Philippine Letter.

Manila, Philippine Islands, July q. 1899
we arrived here
last Monday but did not have the boat
unloaded until Tuesday The ship was
anchored about two miles out I'm the bay
and we were put on a small boat ana
brought ashore. When we set foot on the
land the boys gave a genuine war-whoop
and danced around like "a crowd of In
dians. They We're SO glad to get ashore
after having been couped up on the trans
port for thirty-one days
While on the boat we were fed on what
the officers called irish stews. but what
the boys called slum, but when we got
ashore we got "a good meal and how we
enjoyed st, The meal consisted of fried
potatoes and bacon, with bread and cof-
fee.
We are quartered in native buildings.
which the government has had erected.
These buildings are about 300 feet long
and about 80 feet wide and are built en-
tlrely without nails. The frame work is
Of bamboo tied together with rattan.
The sides and roof me Of palm leaves,
doubled over a strip OF bamboo and sew
ed and then put on like shingles. while
the inside Is lined with a woven mating
an tied together with rattan. The floor
Is made from bamboo split in narrow
slips and tied TO the siIs the same as the
side and roof
The natives here are a queer lot. They
have long black hair, like an Indian, ana
the color Is almost the same. while the
features arc those OF negro and China
man mixed. That IS, they have high
cheek bones and almond shaped eyes,
While the nose IS fat and the lips thicker
lhan "a Chinaman. but not as thick as
nesro's, Most Of the heavy hauling is
done with hufaloes, as the native horses
are smaller than Texas ponies.
Ihere are two troops Of cavalry mount
ed on native ponies and It Is quite sight
To see them drin. Most OF the mems feet
almost touch the ground and they look
larger than the horses. II looks like they
could carry tho ponies easier than the
ponies can carry them.
Ihere is no lighting going on at present
ana Is not likely 20 be for some time. as
the rainy season has Just begun. About
all that viii be done will be to get things
feaoy Tor a vigorous campaign as SOON
as the rainy season IS over
There is large number OF volunteers
ana war recruits expecting 10 be d.
charged right away.
Yours truly,
GEORGE A. BARKER.
Fourth Cavalry
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Gunner Injured.

HlDraltar, sept. AIN the course Of the
afternoon Sir Robert BiddpiHh returned
ADMIRAL Dewey's visit. receiving the sa-
lutes usual on his arrival
Ihe Devastation manned yards and her
band played Han Columbia" the oIyin-
PIT returning the compliment with the
british national anthem and dipping her
fiag thrice
W"he me Devastation was firing the
saiute IN honor o. she American admiral
Gunner Peppiatrs hand was shattered
py the exploding Of charge which he
was ramming home
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st. Louis and San Francisco K. X.
The direct through cur route to points
in southwest Missouri, southern KAN
sas, Arkansas. Indian Territory and
Texas.
The most direct route 70 81. Louis
and the east. Kansas city ana the
northwest. Double daily vestibuled
trains. Free reclining chair cars; OBJ
seryation and drawing room slecpers:
Htfvey dining halls. Ask the nearest
ticket agent of the Frisco line Tor full
particulars, or write, B. Il DUNN.
T. p. a. +. A, Oklahoma City, o. 4.
BRYAN SNYDER, q. Y. A.. st. Louis.