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Barbour County index., 1899-06-21
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.

Rev. McQuerey, of Sharon township
handed us the following resolution.
on Monday. He explains that the rea
son for the notice coming at such late
date is that this IS the first meeting oi
the church of which the deceased was q
member since his death:
Whereas, God has seen fit in his in.
finite wisdom to remove from our mum
Der by death Bro. o. V. Lytle, who died
April II, 1899.
whereas, Bro. Lytle was a pleasant
sweet christian gentleman, possessed
of a bright hope for heaven his future
home which hope he cherished to the
last hour of life.
Resolved, That we as a church recog-
nlzing this proyidential dispensation of
our Heavenly Father as one of wisdom
and mercy, do humbly bow submissive
to His holy will.
Resolved, That we hereby tender our
sympathy to the wife and children and
many bereaved friends.
Done by order of the Friendship Bap.
tist church on the 18th of June, 1899.
r. w. MCQUEREY,
j. o. WARREN,
MRS. II. B. PRIEST,
Committee.
Barbour County index., 1899-06-21

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Barbour County index., 1899-06-21
Sunday School Convention,

The delegates of Northern Barber
and Southern Pratt counties met at The
Pleasant Valley school house Sunday
June II, 1893, and elected the following
officers for the ensuing year: U. G..
Rogers, President; E. j. Shepard, Sec.
retary; Charlie Butcher, Treasurer.
The delegates voted to hold the Sunday
School picnic at Elm Mills, Saturday,
August 5, 1899. Committee on pro.
gram: Charlie Butcher, S. r. Black
welder. VIM. Matthers, M. II. Carter
Mrs. w. E. Chamberlain. COMMITTEES
ON arrangements: George Webber
Meredith Finger, Frank Mccoy, Char.
ley Butcher.
Marshals of the day: E. j. Justice.
Arthur Ferguson. E. j. SHEPARD,
Secretary,
Barbour County index., 1899-06-21

The initiative and referen
dun recognizes the suprema
cy of the people-that's all.
It's not a big bug-a-boo that
no one can understand, it's
not a contrivance to catch
votes, but it's the essential
thing to a free republic and a
democratic form of govern.
ment. 1t is an instrument.
when properly used, which
will give the people a voice
LII framing. a contract to
which they are parties and
under which they are govern
ed. 1t is the simplest thing
on earth and there is nothing
more just and equitable this
side of heaven.
Barbour County index., 1899-06-21
DIRECT LEGISLATION.

No man who understands himself
and at the same time endorses the prin.
clple that government derives its
powers from those who are governed
can oppose direct legislation. 1t is not
only a we'll established principle of
freedom, but it is essentially a part of
justice itself. 1t Is not a new untried
device, We have it now in a modified
and an abridged form and so far as it
has extended it has proved both practi.
cal and expedient. In Kansas we have
direct legislation in the method of
amending the constitution. TIE leg,s.
la@ure can propose an amendment py a
Two thirds vote of each branch but il
does not become part of the constitn.
ton until it is ratified by majority
OF the electors of the state. So in the
matter of bends, in most instances; the
bond issues are authorized by vote of
the people. All that advocates of di.
rect legislation desire, is to apply the
practice throughout, so that the people
VIII have voice in legislative affairs.
AT present millions of people are at the
mercy OF the individuals who are favor
ed by fortune with an office. and their
VIII becomes law. 1t is an evil which
ought not be tolerated; 1t breeds cor.
ruption and opens the avenue for bood-
lie, and experience teaches that the op
portunity has been improved time after
time. And it will continue in this
channel until the system is changed.
Men are fallible and In the majority of
cases fall prey to their innate weakness.
es, and when the matter of legislation
is submitted to the whole people it can
be safely relied UPON that such laws
which are of the greatest good to the
greatest number will be enacted. Self
interest Will apply with the masses
then as 1t does with the officeholder
now, the only difference being that the
motive will be pure and the act legiti.
mate.
Barbour County index., 1899-06-21

THE president has gone to Hot
Springs, Va, for two weeks vacation.
The dispatches say that his health is
good, but that he needs rest and recre-
alton. lie makes the trip IN a hand
somely equipped special train, our Un-
Gle Samuel pays the freight and there
is no dockage on his wages for the lost
time. In the meantime twenty or thlr-
ty thousand American soldiers in Asia
are not having any vacation. They
are not travelling in palace cars or on
pleasure excursions. They are wadIng
wearlly through seas of mud, following
close on the heels of the flying fugl.
tives. They are falling by the way
side, stricken down by the intense heat.
They are toiling, suffering, dying in a
war declared by the president for the
purpose of destroying the Declaration
of Independence. The president IS
having mighty good time in Virginia
and the soldier boys are having a
mighty bad time in the Philippines.
One is obtaining fresh supply health
and strength, while the others are pre-
pairing themselves for the hospital and
the grave. There is vast difference
n,the condition of the man who de-
cares the war and the common sol.
diers who fight the ttles.--Noncon.
formist.
Barbour County index., 1899-06-21
SPANS GREATEST NEED.

Mr. r. Z. Olivia, of Barcelona Spain,
spends his winters at Aiken, S. g.
Weak nerves had caused severe pains
In the back of his head. On using Elec-
trio Bitters. Americas greatest Blood
and Nerve Remedy, all pain soon left
him. He says this grand medicine is
what his country needs. ALI America
knows that it cures liver and kidney
trouble. purifies the blood, tones up the
stomach, strengthens the nerves, puts
vim. vlgor and new life into every mus
Gle, nerve and organ of the body. If
weak, tired or ailing you need it. Ev.
cry bottle guaranteed. only SO cents.
Sold by j. r. Young Drug Co,
Barbour County index., 1899-06-21

AN antitrust law in New
York and Chauncy M. De
pew, the greatest trust serv.
ant of them all, just elected
to the national senate. If
such an open play as that can
fool the people into believing
that the republican party is
opposed to trusts, they ought
to go on one-fourth rations
during the remainder of their
lives.
Barbour County index., 1899-06-21

IHE secretary of state has given IL
out cold that the law passed by the
populists at the special session in '9S,
providing for the transfers OF stock in
his office will not be enforced. We
will discuss this matter fully next week
and we hope all our readers will consld.
or it carefully. 1t is evident that this
administration will not do ANYTHING
distasteful 10 the corporations IL they
can help it. even though they must
stultify themselves by refusing to dis.
charge their sworn duty.
Barbour County index., 1899-06-21

HE Wichita Beacon OBJ
serves that Bob Fitzsimnons'
financial ability is equal to
that of Spain, possibly hav.
ing profited by Spain's exam
pie. Spain received $4,000,
600 FROM Uncle Sam for
standing up and getting a
good thrashing,and Bob Fitz-
simmons got so per cent of
the gate receipts for getting
the same thing from Jim
Jeffries.
Barbour County index., 1899-06-21
THERE,LL BE FIREwnRKs-

In Las Vegas at the Rough Riders
lie union. The charge up San Juan
hill will be realistically shown. IT'S
safer to see it now and in this fashion
than 1t was when the Rough Riders
climbed the hill In the face of a mur-
derouS hail of bullets. The railroads
fare is only S24.75. Tickets ON sale
June - and eS, limited to June 18th.
Barbour County index., 1899-06-21

SURE as you live"! the re.
publican convention of Ohio
inserted an antitrust plank
in their platform. But that
isn't all; Hanna dictated ev.
cry nomination and Hanna is
every candidates god. Talk
about your laughable farce
comedies, if this isn't one of
them we'll give it up.
Barbour County index., 1899-06-21

HE trusts are getting in
their work on travelling men.
Fifty thousand have been
displaced since January 1,
1899. We're glad of it;
most of them were Mckinley
claquers during the cam
paign and now they are reap
ing the benefits. For genu-
inc political ignorance, COM
mend us to a drummer.
Barbour County index., 1899-06-21

A BIG strike among smelt
ers in colorado last week
Less hours and higher wag
es was the contention. They
were promised it during the
campaign of '96 and they
were foolish enough to be
taken in. The strikers will
lose in the end just as they
always have. Their only Sal.
vation is to use the ballot for
their protection.
Barbour County index., 1899-06-21

AS might have been expected, At.or-
ney General Monet was defeated be.
fore the republican state convention of
ONO for denomination. He was a lover
OF justice and enforcer of law. His
well known fight on the Standard Oil
Company was the cause of his party's
hatred. A snow bali has a better
chance of existence in the Internal re-
gions than an enemy of trusts has in
the republican party.
Barbour County index., 1899-06-21

WHENEVER a railroad COM
pany is unable to manage it's
business it invokes the aid of
the government via the re-
ceiver route. The government
is capable of managing insti-
tutions when all other agen-
cies fail.
Barbour County index., 1899-06-21

NOTWITHSTANDING the fact
that the Philippine war was
declared practically ended a
month ago, the fighting con-
tinues unabated and fiercer
than ever. Who shall an.
swer for the butchery of the
American volunteers in a
war for which they never en-
listed!
Barbour County index., 1899-06-21

That Funston sword fund
makes us tired. Better use
that money to keep the wolf
from the door of some poor
mother or wife whose loved
one has been slaughtered in
the Philippines.
Barbour County index., 1899-06-21

Tile Cresset did not correct the false
statements which it made two weeks
ago, In reference to our lot. Neither
was its editor honest and fair enough
to acknowledge that he published a
falsehood when he said we did not pay
our taxes during certain years. Can
didly, we did not expect a retraction,
but ther was no call for his Offering it
unsolicited, when he had no intention
of fulfilling the promise. We always
pity an editor when he gets himself in
to such an embarrassing position. lie
ought not depend on fool county at
torney who does not know how to ex-
anime records, for his information.
Barbour County index., 1899-06-21

The imperative mandate
would be a mighty good
weapon in the hands of the
people of Kansas at this
time in dealing with the
scoundrels implicated in the
Parsons asylum Doodle scan
dial.
Barbour County index., 1899-06-21

AFTER June Both the populist officers
and professors will be discharged from
the state agricultural college. The re-
publicans did a great amount of blow.
ing about taking the college out of pol
itlcs and this is the way they intend
to do it. The fellows who voted for
Stanley on that account will please go
out In the back yard and take a few
WhirlS at the kicking machine
Barbour County index., 1899-06-21

FARMING implements are still climb
ing upward. Since the spring season
opened they have advanced from i've to
fifteen per cent, and it is authorita-
lively announced thai meeting of a
combination OF manufacturers will be
held In September for the purpose of
raising the price twenty FIVE per cent
higher.
Barbour County index., 1899-06-21
MARK HANNA was not like

MARK HANNA was not like
the dutchman's flea about the
time war was declared-he
was there. But now that
there is fighting on hand
you can bet your bottom dol
lar that Marks precious
hide will never be perforated
by a bullet. The common herd
does the fighting and Marcus
gets the glory.
Barbour County index., 1899-06-21
BARBER COUNTY,S POPULATION,

The returns of the township assessors
show healthy growth in the popula-
ton of Barber county the past year.
The total gain in the county was 1874.
Every township except Sun City shows
an Increase. Kiowa city shows the great
est galn-3O5. Medicine Lodge is second
with an increase of 243. Following is
comparative statement of the popula-
tion in each township this year and last:
Barbour County index., 1899-06-21

RICHARD p. BLAND "Silver Dick -
died last Thursday morning. He rep
resented his district in Missouri in
congress during most of the time since
1873 and was the free silver champion
from that time. He was always regard
ed as being strictly honest and came
near securing the democratic nomina-
tion in 1896. In his death the silver
cause has lost powerful champion.
Barbour County index., 1899-06-21

JIM JEFFRrEs' father is a
preacher and takes as much
pride in his pugilist son as
though he were an owner of
game cocks.
Barbour County index., 1899-06-21
OFFICIAL CITY PAPE

lT requires Popullst administration
to enforce the anti-corporation laws as
well as Populist legislature to enact
them. Witness the recent develop.
ments in the insurance department and
in the secretary of states office.
Barbour County index., 1899-06-21
Kidney or Bladder Troubles.

If you suffer from kidney, bladder or urin-
ary troubles, or from too frequent scanty
urine DIR. Fenner's Kidney and Backache
Cure is what you want. Bed-wetting by
children is speedily cured by one bottle os
this powerful remedy. Testimonials are
disregarded. many people doubling the hon
esty or sincerity of them, We therefore avoid
giving any here, but furnish them in circular.
Get one of your dealer.
Barbour County index., 1899-06-21
Are you Troubled with Dyspepsia2

Ii so, do not neglect until it is too late thi.
opportunity OF Kidding yourself of it at once.
Doctor Fenner's Dyspepsia Cure az m.
name implies. is simply for Dyspepsia And
indigestion. This Is q preparation long and
successfully used in private practice bv one
OF Americas best qualified physicians, whose
writings are an accepted authority on Ali
medical questions. Get circular of dealer.
GEM DRUG CD.
Barbour County index., 1899-06-21

The Farm, Field u Fireside and the
INDEX eaA both be secured one year
f0s 10 Tie regular price of each
paper is 81 90. Only subscribers, old
or pe@. Who pay in advance can take
advantage of this offer.
Barbour County index., 1899-06-21
game cocks.

The initiative and reteren-
DUN recognizes the principle
that governments derive
their powers from the consent
of the governed.
Barbour County index., 1899-06-21

HANNA has buncoed the
American volunteers in great
shape. They enlisted to
fight Spain for butchering a
race that was fighting for
liberty. Now these self-same
volunteers are forced into do
ing the same thing for which
they sought to punish the
Spaniards. 1t is enough to
strike terror to the hearts Of
all patriotic people every
time an American is slaught-
cred.
Barbour County index., 1899-06-21

II. II. Case sells the John Deere Sui.
Ky Lister. Some desireable improve
ments have recently been made on it,
Barbour County index., 1899-06-21

The republican politicians
have taken sides with the
asylum boodlers.
Barbour County index., 1899-06-21
A NEW ARRANGEMENT.

GEM DRUG Co.
The National tribune., 1899-03-02
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The National tribune., 1899-03-02
CHATTER LX-

II was the 21st of May, 1864. Twenty
days of rapid marching and quick, sharp,
decisive fighting had driven Pemberton's S
army from every one of the strongholds
behind which il had sought to arrest the
progress of the invading force, and sent il,
demoraiiZed and flying, 10 the cover of it's
last and strongest faStneSs. The Army of
the Tennessee was flushed with its sue
cess. Though numbering but very few
more muskets than Pembertons army,
and not so many rs ,JoinstOn'S s and Penn
berton's combined, il had by its splendid
audacity and the superb GeneraiShip OF
its leader, defeated both upon their own
ground and behind works that seemed
lmpregnaDle.
Even Haines's Bluff that had so long
been an inSurmountub obstacle TO its
progress against the rear CT NiciIsburg,
had now yielded 10 q small cavalry force.
Communications had been restored with
the feet and the transports wing above
the city, ammunition and food were
abundant, and the whole of pembcrton's S
army was cooped up behind its works as
BucknerS s had been 1T Fort pGnclSon, Is
months before, and its fate would no
doubt be similar
Grant, who paralleled his Fort Donel-
son manuver by boldly shutting up in its
works force nearly IS strong "a, his own,
now resolved to continue the parallel by
hurling his army across the works in
front of him and ending the campaign and
the rebel army with one terrible, ami
hilating deathblow.
Our lines lay within sight and easy
musket7shot Of the long range of rugged
submits that rose from the deep Corges
and rayines at their bases to their crown
The National tribune., 1899-03-02

The way to be well is to pay attention to
your kidneys.
They are the most important organs of the
body-the blood filters.
All the blood in your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
The kidneys strain or filter out the i'm
purities in the biood-tiiat is their work
Purifying your blood is not question of
taking a laxative or physic.
Does your blood run through your bowels
What the boweEcleaner does is to throw
out the poisons confined in your bowels
ready for abSo ption into your blood, but The
poisons which are already in your blood,
causing your present sickness, 1t ieares there.
There is 10 other way of purifying your
blood except by means of your kidneys.
That is why bowel-cleaners fail to do their
work-they forget the kidneys.
When you are sick, then, no matter what
you think the naRie of your disease is, the
first thing you should do is to afford aid to
your kidneys by using DIR. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, the great Kidney Remedy.
In taking SwampRoot you afford natural
help to nature. for Swamll-ROot is the most
perfect healer and gentle aid to the kidneys
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DIR. Kilmer, the eminent physician and
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The National tribune., 1899-03-02

Walter Armitage and David Bronson,
Chicago newspaper compositorS; Patrick
O'Neil anex-Scrgeant of Regulars, given to
ant remarks and brave deeds; Kari Brent
man. a loyable German youth, ali enlist
after the Fall of Fort Sumter. One Stock,
a phiegmatic young man, who, despite
his stupid appearances, IL Guicll-witted
and an excellent markS!nan. IS III the
regiment, and becomes one of the group of
friends. A set Of tougls, es.e 'Peory
among them. also enlist and rrovc cow
ards from the first "lnky an office
boy. becomes an artiIleryman. whose
dashing work secures him speedy pro
motion. Dick Morgan, q corlroSilGr, who
enters the rebel army, is Hct hy the
comrades at various times. The File
soon get promotion. G'NeiI lcccinIIlg
Lieutenant. Kari falls madiy il ioNc with
a bew itching, fiery, contrary TeGel eirl.
They are with the army operating against
Vicksburg, and in tine preceding chapter
participate at CilicliaSaw Bayou. where
Stock is Shat. and the File do not see him
again when the army falls back; When
Col. Eilet. commanding the Queen Of the
West ram, runs among the rebel boats in
the river to sink the vessel City Of ficks-
burg, O'Neil, fearing for the fate OF his
comrades, who are on board, sets of to
find them as the Queen Steams hack and
is captured by several rebels. He recog-
niZes . former Regular Army officer in the
General commanding the rebe! forces into
whose camp he is taken. The General
tries to win O'Neil over to the rebel side.
O'Neil agrees, insincerely, of course, to
change his allegiance, and listens to a
plan by which a Union force may be
captured. O'Neil finds Stock 4 prisoner,
and at the rebel hospital. They escape.
The National tribune., 1899-03-02
4 Good Complexion
Depends on Good Digestion.

This is almost an axiom, although usually
we are apt to think that cosmetics face
powders. lotions, fancy soaps, etc, are the
secret for securing clear complexion.
But all these are simply superficial assist
ants 1t is impossible to have a good COM
plexion unless the digestive organs perform
their work properly; unless the stomach bv
properly digesting the food taken into it FIR
nishes an abundance of pure blood good
complexion is impossible
This is the reason so many ladies are using
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, because they
promptly cure any stoms ch trouble and
they have found out that perfect digestion
means a perfect complexion and one that
does not require cosmetics and powders to
enhance its beauty.
Many ladies diet themselves or deny them
selves many articles of food solely in order to
keep their complexion clear.
When Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are used
no such dieting is necessary Take these
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you want and you need have no fear of in
digestion nor the salow, dull complexion
which nine women out OF ten have, solely be-
cause they are suffering from some form OF
indigestion.
Bear in mind that beauty proceeds from
good health, good health results from perfect
digestion, and we have advanced the best
argument to induce every man or woman to
give this splendid remedy trial.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets can be found in
drug stores, and costs but'5O cents per pack
age. They are prepared by the F. A. Stuart
Co., Marshall, Mich.
If there is any arrangement Of the stomach
or bowels they will remove it and the result
ant effects are good digestion, good health
and clear, bright complexion. Ask your
druggist for tie tablets and free book Oh
stomach diseases