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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-05-24
UPROARIOUS APPAREL.
That Worn by the Young Man of thu
Period Would Make Solomon
Look Like Thirty Cents.

Some hopeful people had an idea last sum
mer that the limit had about been reached
In the loud colors of mems attire, in shirts,
ties, hosiery and soft hats, and that this
summer might see a return to more placid
and subdued hues and patterns as a sort of
reaction. The advance styles in the win
dows of the haberdashers' shops indicate
that such hopes are vain and that linen and
things will this year be even more startling
than last season, if that be possible Some
OF the shirts on display in the windows seem
to actually shrek through the glass at the
observer, and the width of the stripes is of
the general style and pattern so long popu-
lar at Joliet penitentiary. These converse
and worse each year until now the pessimists
do not see how anything worse can happen
than the things which are now on sale.
The red hat affected by the college boy
last year and its side partner, the blue crush
hat, have rival this year in pale white hat,
with the under side of the brim and also the
band of deep blue, making a striking con-
trast of color which seems to be what is
most particularly desired.
All the hashy patterns in hosiery, the
paids, the reds and yellows and green's in
combination, are once more to the fore, and
when the young man of the period gets him
self up in all the colored trimmings he can
buy, with red and blue barred shirt and
cuffs, white collar, "a red hat and plaid
hose showing above his low ties, ne will
make Solomon in all his glory look like 80
cents.-Chicago Chronicle
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ROBERT GILLIAN DEAD.
Prominent Street Railway Promoter and
Civil Engineer Passes Away Suddenly
in Kansas City OF Pneumonia.

Kansas City, Mo-, May 2O.-Robert
Gillian died at eight o'clock last night
at his residence, 2106 independence bou-
levard, from a complication of pneu-
monia and appendicitis. He had been
i'll only six days. Mr.. Gillian, being
general manager of the Pittsburg &
Gulf railroad. had just returned from a
laborious trip of ten days over the road
with the receivers. The trip had taxed
his strength considerably and he had
caught cold. His associates believe,
also, that the tremendous mental strain
that he had been under for sew
eral months in the management
of the Pittsburg & Gulf sys-
tenn, in it's straits, had told up
on his health and weakened him so
that he was an easy prey to pneumonia.
Robert Gillian was the builder of Kan
sas City's street railway system. He
engineered the street railway systems
of all the other large cities of the west,
He was not only a skillful engineer,
but promoter and organizer of rare
ability. Of late years the Pittsburg &
Gulf railroad had occupied the greater
part of his attention, but he was inter
ested in nearly every important public
enterprise in Kansas CITY.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-05-24
AN EVEN EXCHANGE.
The Fortunate Outcome of a Bank
MessenEer's Heart-BreRking
Blunder.

al was carrying $1,000 worth of govern
ment coupon bonds from Washington to
Cleveland" said the bank messenger, and
the wsest thief couldn't have told whether
i had bonds or old clothes in the satchel.
How the change was effected could never
figure out, but in leaving the car picked up
the wrong satchel and had carried it half a
mile before the mistake was discovered.
You may guess what my feelings were when
! realized what an awful blunder had been
made, and for ten minutes | lost the power
OF speech entirely. | was trusted man, but
there was 100000 gone and the doors OF
state prison yawned for me. When | shook
myself together | made tracks for the Wen
dell house, and III be hanged if the first man
/ ran across wasn't German who was tax
ing on at a great rate because somebody had
changed satchels with him. / was the one.
of course, and the way he went for me was
caution. He had u dress suit in the satche,
and was to atteHd a wedding that evening. I
had to treat him to four beers before he
would calm down, and as we made the ex-
change he waved his arms about and
shouted:
Mem Colt, my friend. but if don't get
mein satchel back | vhas damaged more ash
feefteen dollars in my feelings
He did not know the contents of mine"
laughed the messenger, 'or it might not have
been so easy to effect an exchange. Chi
cago Evening News.
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INDIGNATION EXPRESSED.
Presbyterian Assembly Displeased Over the
Presidents Attitude Toward Catholics
Statistics of Various Branches.

Minneapolis, Mimi, May 2O.-The
excitement of yesterdays session of
'he Presbyterian assembly was caused
oy the West Point committee report.
This committee was appointed by the
asst assembly to lay before the presi-
lent of the United States, the secre-
AIRY of war and other officials a pro-
;est against giving permission for
Roman Catholic chapel on West
Point reserve. The committee
stated that although the president,
The secretary of war and the
chairman of the house committee on
military affairs had given assurance
as to their interest in the subject and
their qualification at the action of the
assembly," the Roman Catholic bill
had subsequently passed both houses
If congress and been signed by the
president. The assembly took no
formal action, but indignation was ex-
pressed on all sides.
The board of aid for colleges and
academies reported that it had aided 81
Institutions. The value of their prop
oerty above Indebtedness incseased
s134,7S1 In the total enrolment of
students there was net gain of 2O7.
The total receipts for the year were
s1S1, 1896. The disbursements were
S169, 1886. The cash on hand is $50, 1876
The board of church building reported
it had granted or loaned 500, OS6 to 100
churches The total income of the
board from all sources was $155, 476 and
the total disbursements $129, $50.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-05-24
rhe Blind Goddess.

Intensely modern is the new murder story
by Randall Irving Tyler, entitled THE
Blind Goddess" There is, it seems, evou-
ton in murder stories as well as in every
thing else.
Those who read Tyler's -Four Months
After Date and said the book was clever
though perhaps weighted down with bust
ness transactions, will find in The Blind
Goddess" just issued, a novel drawn in d
new vein,' but full of dramatic climaxes.
To bring home the thoughts it contains to
many who never read murder stories, in
cidents are used familiar to all who have
followed the recent poison cases.
The prosecuting officers theory of the
crime, the appalling accusation of the in
nocent daughter of one of the murdered
nsen, the web of circumstantial evidence
around and against man of unblemished
character, who is also accused, the defense
less position both of these people occupy
before the coroner, the subsequent indict
ment without hearing before d magistrate
all these things make the reader think.
The underlying motive for the crime in
PRODUCES diversion in the person of an ad
ventures, for whose presence 10 apology is
offered, as it turns out that she is the rea
culprit.
The occasional glimpses of an exclusive
social circle, the charming heroine Helen
Brownell, the strong willed but intensely
human Sanford Crane, offer opportunities
ior hir: iyier dDlllty III character sketcn-
ing which he has not neglected.; even the
adventures challenges admiration at times
by the boldness and GOODNESS of her method
The title, as will be readily understood,
applies to the more serious side of the novel.
which has to do with prosecution for cap.
ital crime; but the well-handed romance
running through it all and the satisfactory
denouement make "The Blind Goddess" a
marvelously entertaining book, running over
with surprises IN its movement and its lit
erary style. 1t is more than absorbing; it is
compelling. Stuyvesant Publishing Com
pany, New York cloth, $l.OO; paper, sc
cents.
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When a Vase Il a Varse.

Fifty cents for this beautiful little vase"
called the auctioneer; going, going for 50
Do | hear 80 for this beautiful little vase?"
auctioneer or the vase which went for so
cents until another one was put up, an i'm
mense affair of coisonne. Now we will
show YOU an exquisite piece, not to be du-
pllcated in this country" he went on. IAN
exquisite cloisonne varse-" and there the
Wellesley girl said exctedly to her com.
panion: Now, that is what / call true
Boston culture. Would you expect man
OF that kind to make such a delicate dis.
tlnction! He must have been educated at
woman's college. When he is selling
50-cent article he says vase in the ordi
nary way, with the long sound of "a but
when he comes to big piece of cloisonne
it is varse, with the broad "a every time
That is according to rule. Over ten dol
lars in price you find a varse, but under
that nothing but an ordinary, everyday
vase.'-N. Y. Times.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-05-24

The major, just returned from Boston,
ellis in strict confidence this story:
Il had engaged my berth, and was stand
ing on the rear platform five minutes be-
fore the train pulled out of the Park
Square depot, when middle aged woman
and handsome girl, both ladies, passed me
and entered the car, accompanied by a
gentleman y-looking chap who carried their
baggage. moment later this fellow pushed
up to me and said he was in a most embar-
RAISING position. had his sister and mother
aboard and had lost his mileage book. He
would Introduce me to them and give me
any security for SO. | said / needed neither
introduction nor security, but would give
HIM ten dollars-all | had to spare. He in
sisted on giving me his diamond scarfpin,
and then rushed into the station to see if
he could get more cash. As the train pulled
out without him, he came running wildly
after it, but had to give it up
Then the porter approached me tenta-
lively. Was that man annoying you? he
said. told him no. He insisted on CARRYING
the baggage of two ladies inside, sab, an
an-did he get any money out of you?'
OF course he didn't, said |; but took
the first opportunity of examining that pin
It was worth about five cents buffalo
News
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-05-24
HE HAD INVESTIGATED.
Prepared to Prove They Were
the Real Thing.

We had got back to the hotel after doing
preserved old man whose face carried look
of solicitation approached to ask:
We'll, you have seen everything, and are
ready t9, gO!"
Have you any fault to fnd:"
"Not bit"
"You-you don't doubt that it's real
water pouring over the falls?"
Not the slightest.
"And the roaring" he whispered-"you
don't imagine the roaring TO be put-up
job?'
''Of course not"
81 am glad of that You found Goat
island real, solid land? 1t didn't turn out to
be the end of the BRIDGE"
"Oh, no. Goat island is all there, and no
humbug about II"
And you expected the whirlpool to go
round and round, of course? | trust that
your expectations were realized"
Fully realized, sir.
That is good" he feelingly exclaimed
Water perfectly natural-Goat island real
land-roar not produced with sheet iron
whirlpool whiring around advertised-no
fraud-no deception. Sir, it makes me feel
good; it makes me happy. came here three
months ago, and have carefully and consci-
entiously investigated everything, and as
sure you, sir, that everything is genuine and
up and up, and that you needn't be afraid
to talk to your friends when you get home.
Real thing, sir-real thing, and should any
deception be practiced depend upon me to
find it out and put the confiding public on
its guard. Chicago Evening News
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STONES IN THE GRAVE.
Lodges Investigate the Alleged Death or
Thomas O'TOOle. of Fort Scott, Whose
Life Was Heavily Insured.

Fort Scott, Kan, May aO.-Yhe state
authorities here were notified by the
Texas officers that the grave in which
Thomas O'TOole, the Fort Scott man
who was reported to have died in
Texas last month, was supposed to
have been buried, had been opened and
that it had been found to contain
nothing except stones wrapped in
an old blanket. Upon the receipt
of the information by the state
authorities it was announced by
the officers of the three lodges in which
he recently took out 50, 100 of life in
surance that they had had information
to that effect several days ago. The
lodges have suppressed the facts, hop
ing to obtain evidence against O'Toole,
through his wife, but this morning it
was learned that she and her two chill
dren had left home in a buggy last
night and they are confident she has
fled
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Mrs. Thompson Wants a Place.

Mrs. j. Q. Thompson, of Pratt, is
seeking Endorsements which she will
present to President Mckinley asking
to be appointed one of the IL national
commissioners from the United States
at the Paris exposition. Gov. Stan
ley's support is pledged to James Ali
son, of Wichita, cousin of the presi-
dent.
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Negro Miners Mus. Leave.

Pana, Ill, May 2O.-As the result of
a meeting of the coal mine operators,
the state board of arbitration and
United Mine Workers. officials, an
agreement was reached which will set
tie the long drawn out struggle be-
tween the union miners and operators.
The agreement gives the union recogni-
ton and provides that all negro miners
shall leave the city and only union
men be employed.
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Beef for Troops in Cuba.

Chicago, May 2O.-Proposals for fur
nishing the war department with more
than 100000 pounds of beef for the
troops in Cuba and Porto Rico during
the year beginning July have been
received by Col. Ii. c. Sharpe, in charge
of the Chicago subsistence station.
Every precaution has been taken to
furnish the men with the best meat OBJ
tainable. The demand is for 1,O2O, 900
pounds for Porto Rico and 4,O2O, 900 for
Cuba. The estimated cost of the sup
plies is $5OO,OOO.
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Excitement at Turon.

Turon, in Reno county, was greatly
stirred up over the recent work of fire.
bugs and robbers. Several days ago
the Turon mill and elevator, the prop
erty of M. Fl. Potter, was burned to
the ground. The loss was $12, 600.
Later Mr.. Potter's large barn was
fired, burning five horses and several
mules and cattle. The loss was over
49, 800. Besides this, different mer-
recently.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-05-24
The burlington Buys Its Leased Lines.

Chicago, May 20.-Nine railroads
that the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
company has been operating under
leases for years were bought outright
by this corporation and hereafter they
will be but parts of the big system.
They are the Illinois Valley & North
ern, Galesburg & Rio, Chicago & Iowa,
Peoria & Hannibal, Ottawa, Oswego &
Fox River Valley, Illinois Grand
Trunk, American Central, Quincy &
Warsaw, ST. Louis, Rock Island &
Chicago. The purchase of these roads
solidifes the Burlington system east Of
the Missouri river.
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For the Destitute Insane.

The last legislature appropriated
About $3.50, 900 for maintenance of the
destitute insane. Only S16O, 900 will be
paid out by the state treasurer ON this
account, however. as delinquent taxes
will be deducted from the amounts
claimed. The following table shows
the amount appropriated for each coun-
ty on the list for the maintenance of
destitute insane, the amount of delin-
quent taxes and the amount payable in
cash:
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The Power OF storm.

The Cayman Islands in the West Indies
we're nearly overwhelmed by the recent
storm. Even apparently secure things are
not safe. Even if you have health be on
your guard. Disease works stealthily--it
least expected. An occasional dose of Hos
letters Stomach Bitters will keep the bow
els regular, the stomach sweet and disease
st bay. If you have indigestion and consti-
patton try it. It cures.
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Bank Directors Not Liable.

Chicago, May 20.-A decision involu-
ing an important point in transactions
on the board of trade was handed down
in the United States circuit court of APP
peals. The judges held that the direct
ors of bank are not liable for the
mismanagement of funds by the presi-
dent who takes advantage of his posi-
ton to speculate.
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RepnblIcan Editors at Tolls.

Citizens of lola handsomely enter
tanned the Second District Republican
Editorial association. Every business
house in town was decorated and there
was a banquet at which Congressman
Bowersock and Private Secretary Allen
spoke. Officers were chosen as follows:
President, Charles +. Scott, lola Regis
ter; vice president, w. c. Markham,
Baldwin Ledger; secretary, w. A.
Mitchell, Olathe Mirror.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-05-24
Catarrh Cannot BE Cured

With Local Applications, as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is {;
blood or constitutional disease, and in order
TO cure it you must take internal remedies
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur.
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not quack
medicine. 1t was prescribed by one of the
best physicians in this country for years,
and is a regular prescription. 1t is com
posed of the best tonics known, combined
with the best blood purifiers. acting direct
" on the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination of the two ingredients is what
produces such wonderful results in curing
Catarrh. Send for testimonials. free
+. J. CHENEY & CO, Props, Toledo, D..
Sold by all druggists, price 75c
Halls Family Pills are the best
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-05-24
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy.
SYRUP OF FIGs, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIe SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to; be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. It
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per
maneutly. Its perfect freedom from
every objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting ON the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process OF manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste. but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants by method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK. n. 7.
For sale by all Druggists.-Price Soc. per bottle
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-05-24
Worth of Words.

Once upon time beggar importuned
l lawyer for aims.
Let me give you some advice" said the
lawyer.
I'D rather you sold the advice and gave
ne the proceeds" ventured the beggar, try
ing not to seem forward.
This fable teaches that, under certain
fine words can be made in
directly to butter parsnips.-Detroit Jour
nal
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Selling Them ALI Out.

The recent sale of the junction City
& Fort Kearney branch of the Union Pa
cific leaves only one Kansas road now
in the hands of receivers. That one is
the Leavenworth, Topeka & South
western. The latter road will be sold
in a few months, and the court docket
will then be entirely free from rail
roads for the first time in 20 years
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-05-24
Little in Command at nIalolos.

A letter from Lieut.. Col. Little dated
at Malolos, April 5, says that he was in
command of the regiment when it en-
tered the city. Metcalf had been
wounded and Funston gave out just as
they reached the town and went back
to Manila on sick report. Capt. Wat
son, of company L, was in command OF
Titles battalion.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-05-24
stRna of the Times.

''Chew your food with the celebrated
Dewey false teeth
Eat at Hashem's and try the surprising
Dewey sinkers.
Play your patriotic pieces on the unex-
celled Dewey mouth organ"
Buy Dewey pies for dinner"
'Cool your throat with Dewey ice cream
soda
Wear Dewey waistcoats."
Take Dewey bitters for that tired feel
ing"
Attend the Dewey picnic given by the
Patriotic Sons of Manila
Spank your children with the Dewey
chastiser." - Pittsburgh Chronicle1 ele
graph.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-05-24
His Snap.

Mrs. Finnigan - Bedad, yer hoosbind
drisses as Nv he wor a hure- walker er a
bankeri Phwere is he wur-rkin'?
Mrs. Flannigan-Shure, he's got an ILL
CANT job in horseless livery stable, fadin
air t. thin hobo-mobo troocks!-Puck.
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Bryan Wore His Uniform.

Lincoln, Neb., May 20.-An elaborate
reception to members of the Third Ne
braska volunteers, recently mustered
out, was held at the capitol last night.
The address of welcome was made by
Gov. Poynter and responded to by Col
Vifquain. Hon. w. j. Bryan, formerly
colonel of the regiment, was present in
uniform and made an address of some
length.
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Negro Rrute at Parsons.

S. S. Scott, colored minister" at
Parsons, is in Jail charged with statu-
tory rape of his own daughter, who
was kept under her fathers control for
some time and never made the condi-
ton of affairs known. The girl was
recently declared insane, the doctors
testifying that SCOTS use of her was
the cause.
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Suicide of an Unfortunate Girl

Emilia Hintz swallowed a spoonful
of trough on rats" at Newton and died
from the effects of the poison. Miss
Hintz was 90 years old and was the
complaining witness in "a suit then
pending in which she accused a Butler
county young man of being the cause of
her ruin.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-05-24
Do Your Feet Ache and Burn

Shake into your shoes, Aliens Foot Ease,
powder for the feet. 1t makes tight or New
Shoes feel Easy. Cures Corns, Bunions,
Swollen, Hot, Callous, Sore, and Sweating
Feet. All Druggists and Shoe Stores sell
it, Csc. Sample sent FREE. Address,
Allen 8. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
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Expedited.

LADY, wish to get birthday present
for my husband.
Shopwalker-How long have you been
married, madam:
Ten years"
Bargain counter to the right, madam"
Rival
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Horse Racing to Attract Trade.

Merchants of Chapman have inaugr-
rated series of Saturday horse races,
to continue throughout the summer, to
attract the trade of farmers The mer-
chants offer the prizes, and assert that
it is a paying investment.
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Successful Tree Planting.

Near Beloit a portable sawmill has
taken the contract to cut 95, 900 feet of
lumber from a three-acre grove owned
by John Vernon. This grove was
planted by Mr.. Vernon % years aga on
the raw prairie