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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25
LEAKED OUT AT KIowA.

We are indebted to fri eud at Kio-
wa for the following version of the
manner in which it is attempted to
patch up the Haberlein-Gienn difficult
ty:
1.-The Big Four have come to the con-
clusion to buy W. WIS Dlacksmithshop
by giving him $500, for which they
have assessed the suckers in the party.
In addition, he is to have the nominal
ton for clerk of the district court.
The blacksmithshop Is to be held as a
club over Haberleln's head to keep him
In line for the bosses. which, il 1t does,
the b +, after the campaign. will sell
and give the editor of the News clear
field. But if Haberiein refuses to obey
his superiors, rs he did last year, they
will make another attempt to drive
him out of business by putting a man
of ability in charge of the other shop.
The only thing in the way is that W W
may set larger price on his shop than
it is worth. but as the GO p managers
can draw on outside sources this year
they may deal with him at any price.
1t Ia claimed that the News man is In
shape to accept any terms and the en-
tire business Is now in the hands OF the
Kiowa p. M, but 1t seems that as soon
as he gets one patch on he finds anoth-
or DIFF, and the probability is that when
he gets his job completed 1t will resem-
BILE Joseph's coat. The question is,
can the p. m do the job?
This is strictly inside information
and 1t is said that no one on the out
side shall have any knowledge of the
deal until 1t is consummated There.
fore, whose readeth this article IS in.
structed to keep IL a matter of pro-
found secrecy and breath it not TO q
single soul. The writer hereof is de.
termined that responsibility for spoil
ing such momentous deal shall not
be traced to his door"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

The county commissioners made an
order last week prohibiting the use of
the court room for public meetings.
The order provides that no gathering
OF any kind shall be admitted except
county conventions and district court
business. Commissioner Walker voted
against the order and protested yigor-
ously against such radical action. He
takes the position that the court house
is public property, the people paid to
build it, they pay to keep it up and it
is their building. He regards it a pub.
lie insult to refuse the public the of use
it. For instance. he said, suppose Gov
Stanley, State Supt. Nelson, or any 9th
er public man. comes to Medicine
Lodge to make an address, it would be
very embarrassing as we'll as display
of gall to say to them that Barber
county holds her court room too sacred
to permit them to speak in it. From
every standpoint this action Is wrong.
We are informed that Sheriff Gano will
ignore theaorder. In fact, it Is said, he
has already ignored it and has permitted
the holding of meetings in the court
room since the adoption of the order.
County Superintendent Shell has been
greatly annoyed by reason of this &C.
tion. He had arranged to hold the
county commencement exercises In the
court room and had also intended that
State Superintendent Nelson's lecture
on Friday night should be given there,
and he wrote a personal letter to Com
missioner Nay on Saturday pleading
for permission to use the honse, ex.
planning that this was school matter
in which all the people of the county
were interested and which would be at
tended and participated III by people
from all portions of the county. But
reason aud nothing else could change
Mr.. Nay; he answered Mr.. Shell that
order and rather than have a difficulty
Mr. Shell engaged the opera house at
an expense which nobody could well
afford. Technically. Commissioners
Atay adA AtohhtA AA0l 1aNO autnOtltJ
in law 10 do what they have, but the
fact remains that it is On act of usur-
patton which nobody can endorse and
they will be forced to draw in their
horns. The time has not yet come
when the people of Barber county will
tolerate despots. Commissioners. as
well as other officials. must understand
that they are only servants of the peo-
pie and they dare not assume that they
can ride rough-shod over the rights OF
those whom they merely represent
Commissioner Nay has been adyocat.
ing thus crank measure a long time and
he has finally persuaded Rankin. who
is mere tool, to stand with him
Their action meets the approval of ONLY
a very small minority of the people
Men OF all parties condemn it and large
numbers are IN favor of absolutely liz
noring it. We congratulate Commits
sioner Walker on the sensible position
be has taken.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

The commissioners effected COM
promise with several of the bondhold-
ers last week, through their attorneys,
Judge Herrick and o. Il. Bentley.
We are unable to say on what terms
the compromise was made for the rea-
son that the contract has not yet been
written and made matter OF records,
and we could find no one who had def
mite Information or who desired to give
1t. The contract Will be at the county
clerks office some time this week
Judge Herrick is drawing it up.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25
AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE.

BY authority of the State Agricultur.
al College, there will be another meet
Ing at the court house next Saturday
July %, to arrange for holding Farm
ers' Institute in August. A speaker
and organizer direct from the College
will be here to render assistance. A
meeting was held at the court house
last Saturday but it was not attended
we'll enough to warrant action. Let
every farmer in the county who car,
attend the meeting next Saturday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25


A. p. Booher. the well known repub-
lican of Sharon township, was in the
city Wednesday. Interviewing the re-
publican leaders in regard to his candl-
dacy for the office OF probate judge.
We have not learned what encourage
ment, II any. was given Mr.. booher
while here.-Kiowa News.
The News errs in saying that Mr..
Bocher is resident of Sharon town
ship. He formerly resided there but
has been living in Medicine Lodge
township for nearly year. His candi-
dacy is not looked upon with favor by
the Big Four and it Is not expected
that he will get the nomination. Ia
fact it would be almost a miracle II be
should. However, it viii not go sthe
KlDWa man.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25
PoPULIsT COMMITTEE MEETING.

The Peoples party central committee
of Barber county is called to meet on
Saturday, July 18th. 1t is probable
that the date for holding the county
convention Will BIZ fixed at this meet
ing. Other business Of Importance
will also be transacted.
JOHN MACGREGGOR,
Chairman
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

Mr.. aud Mrs. Ed. YoumaMs departed
last Thursday for their contemplated
VISIT in New Jersey. Their headquarters
will be at Washington in that state,
and the INDEX will visit them every
week to keep them informed on the
Medicine Lodge doings. There are a
few old guys in this vicinity on whom
Uncle Ed is keeping tab and he made
it our special duty to look after them
while he is gone.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

Ed. Montgomery was arrested by
sheriff Gano on Monday evening,
on charge of stealing Rye
Woodward's revolver. He failed to
give bond and was committed to jail.
His trial began before jury in JUS
tice Brady's court yesterday afternoon.
County Attorney Samuel Griffin rrose-
cutes and the defendants rights are
ably protected by Judge Jasper Napo-
leon Tincher.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

Those of this county who are attend
ing the POpulist and democratic con-
vehtions at Fort Scott this week are
Hon. Jerry Simpson, DR.. 1. w. Stout
and John MacGregor, Of this township,
L. G. Golf, NJ. A. Hull, DR.. s. B. Corn
and DIR. A. s. Cloud. of Kiowa, w. G.
Afford, of Hazelton, j. A. Lester, of
Cedar, and l.. s. McElwain, of Eagle.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25
TO THE DEAF.

A rich lady, cured of her deafness and
noises in the head by DR.. Nicholson's
Artificial Ear Drums, gave $4,000 to
his institute. so that deaf people ana
BILE to procure the Ear Drums, may
Nicholson Institute, $50 Eighth Avenue.
New York.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

z. H. SbeSfilI and Otis Davee drove
up from Kiowa Saturday, the latter re-
turning yesterday. OTIS is working with
a thresher in Woods county and c. II.
is running dray in Kiowa. Both for
merlY resided in McAdOO township.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

Iwant everybody who handles any
kind Of stock-horses, cattle, hogs or
sheep-or who have any old sores, cuts
burns or bruises on them, to come and
see me when they come to town. l
have little present for you and some
thing sweet to tell you.
Il. NJ. WOODWARD,
In tho Thompson bank building.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

Aubery Newkirk was up from Moore
township last Friday. He informs us
that corn IN his locality is in good shape.
Some Of it is damaged but there will be
a good crop. Another good rain will
make excellent late corn.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

Uncle Jim Gibson did the right thing
with us in the wayof fine roasting ears
Monday evening. We had a good sup
per that evening and at least one pray
or went up for mighty good man that
night,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25
ADVERTISED LKTTERs.

Letters remaining uncalled for in the
postoffice at Medicine Lodge for the
week ending, July 81, 1900:
Miss Mary Smith,
William E. Garrison.
When calling for these letters please
state that they have been advertised.
j. n. TITUS, P. Nj.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

Judge Herrlck, of Wellington. aud
o. IL. Bentley, of Wichita, both repre-
senting parties holding bonds against
the county, were here in consultation
with the county commissioners last
Thursday. Several judgments have
been rendered agaist the county and
the perpiexing question is how TO get
rid OF them. We understand that the
bondholders make a proposition to re-
duce snail portion of the interest. but
decline to make any further conces-
sions. At any rate there seems to be
no show for the county in the u. 5.
court and every suit so far has been an
expense without the least benefit re.
sulting from il. The accrued interest
on our bonded Indebtedness is over
$50. coo and no money on hand TO meet
IL.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

There Is nothing wrong with the La
dy Ministries of Medicine Lodge. jolly
Joe's troupe at the opera house last
Thursday night was a mirth producer
from the start and il anyone who at
tended failed to enjoy it we could not
hear of such person. The "coon" songs
and jokes were strictly up to date and
there was nothing stale about any of
them. Judging from the size of the
crowd the entertainment was as great
a success financially as socially. If
any of our sister towns want high
class minstrel performance they can
have it by calling on Jolly Joe's Lady
Ministries" of Medicine Lodge.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

II. D. Records left Monday afternoon
for Minnesota to visit his parents and
meet a brother he mas not seen for thir-
ty years. Miss Kittle Bristow return
ed from Pueblo, Colorado, at which
place she was called to attend her
grandfather who was very low.-Kiowa
Review.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

Who will break the news to State
Superintendent Nelson, when he ar
rives here on Friday, that the republi-
can commissioners Of Barber county
have said that he shall not speak in
the court house.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

The meetings at the Doles school
house continue with increasing inter
est.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

A warrant was issued on Monday for
the arrest of Effie Robinett but she left
town before it was served. This Is the
third dove with soiled feathers that has
fed to other chimes more congenial,
within the past two weeks.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

For SALE-One G. G. Conn BIB cor
net, silver plated, in good condition.
Cost $50, will sell for SIS and give pur-
chaser three months instruction free.
Inquire at this office.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

The net proceeds of the Lady Min
strels entertainment were SAL SO. The
money will be used to improve the Lin
coin Library.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

A Christian endeavor convention will
be held at the Christian church in this
city on Saturday of this week. A nice
program has been prepared and large
attendance is anticipated. People
from all the neighboring towns are on
the program.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

f. r. Hayes resigned the marshal
ship and G. w. Stevens was appointed.
Order has again been restored and it is
hoped that there will be no more confu-
sion.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

See those Medallion pictures given
away with all purchases, except grocer
les, at Glasier's north window,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

The county expenditures are publish
ed this week. Notice the figures close
ly. Only total of Ss,S7l.l6 this time.
A few years ago $4,000 was considered
an enormous quarterly expense.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

Dan McNut, the young man who
worked for the Crosse, last year. has a
chance to bring libel suit against Ak
line Il Lorton. We are expecting it to
break out any day.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

Notice the pauper bills allowed at
the July meeting of the commissioners,
then ask yourself the question, What
benefit has the poor farm been to Bar
Der countYpn
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

Ed. Rule has bought out his fathers
interest in the store at Sharon and is
now sole owner of the establishment.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

Editor Lutte Axline of the Medicine
Lodge Cresset was here last Friday Wis
lting his sisters Mrs. Fay and Mrs. Ell
lis.-Pratt Union.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

Kenney Bros. will do cash business
in their meat market from and after
August 1st. Do not ask for credit be-
cause it is a violation of their rule.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

DR.. j. L. Cushenbery returned home
from Colorado last Wednesday. II. A.
Burnett will remain several weeks yet.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

Woodward has received his new
spring and summer goods. You can
get anything in the dry goods line.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

The normal institute closes this
week. Examinations will be held on
Monday and Tuesday of next week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

The finest stock of Window Shades
and Lace Curtains to be found any
where can be seen at Woodward's. If
you need anything in this line go and
see how cheap he sells them.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

From the information attainable it
seems that the city is more fortunate
In scaling down the bonded indebted.
ness than the county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

Don't forget State Superintendent
Nelson's lecture Friday night.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

DR.. Cushenbery reports a daughter
born to Mr.. and Mrs. Riley Lake, on
Monday, the 23rd.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

The Attica base ball boys came over
last Wednesday anu played two games
with the Medicine Lodge boys. The
home team won both games easy. First
% to z and the second was % to A.
The Attica lads went home as merrily
as though they had won victory.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

The program of the Sunday school
convention of north Barber and south
Pratt counties to be held August 4th,
arrived inst as we go to press, hence
We are unable to publish it this week.
Matter of this length must be in the
Office not later than Tuesday morning
to insure publication.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

1t rains easy these days. Two good
night and one Monday night with indi-
cations for more. Put Barber county
down for another big corn crop.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

j.. 7. Williams has the finest assort-
ment of Glass and Queensware in his
Racket store to be found in the city.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

IL. L. Woodward is exclusive agent
for the .. b. Flour-the best brand in
the market. 1t is popular with all who
use it. Buy a sack and be convinced.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

We will take all the wood on SUBJ
scription we can get. Bring. in you
wood.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

A charming daughter came to stay at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hus-
ton on Tuesday night Of last week,
July 18th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

Rev. L. M. Belden will preach at
the Presbyterian church next Sunday
at ii A. M, and at the union meeting
at the court house at 2. M.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

Kiowa News: DIR. s. B. Corn, of this
city, has been engaged by the Western
Dental College of Kansas City to de-
liver two lectures during the winter
session. The Doctor has not decided
upon the subject of the lectures, but
will announce them in due time.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

DIR. G. l.. SPARKS, Resident Dentist.
Office over Fairs store.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

The w. e. T. u. will meet Saturday.
July %, at 8 O'Clock, at the Baptist
Chapel.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

Canned meats that are guaranteed to
be pure can be had of M. e. Cook.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

If you want special prices on trunks
telescopes, states and tablets, go to l.. Il.
Williams. He sells them very cheap
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

DR.. Moore reports a girl baby born
to Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Neatherly last
Saturday, July II.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25
LOCAL NEWS.

Something attractive in dress goods
at Woodward's.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

Something nice In carpets at L. Il.
Williams. See samples and get choice.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

Services at the Christian Chapel next
Sunday, July %, at Ii A. NJ. Subject,
1.-THE Triumphs of Faith.''
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

Beginning August LIST, Kenney Bros.
will do strictly cash business. Don't
ask for credit.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

Are you fond of huskleberry pies?
Try some of the canned huckleberries
at M. E. Cooks.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

County Superintendent Crick, of
Pratt, visited our Normal last We'd
nesday. He made the INDEX pleas
ant call before returning home.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

Jno. Juallen handles all kinds of con-
dictionaries and baked stuffs. Patron
iZe him. His prices are lowest.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

Mrs. Arterburn returned home from
her visit in Oklahoma last Thursday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

Fresh lemons and oranges, fruits
and vegetables at Mrs. Cooks.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

DE-. Moore reports girl baby born to
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Jesse last Thurs
day, j uly 10Th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

CJas. Benning adds his brand to our
herd this week. Go thou aud do like
wise.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

If you want an extra fine breakfast
bacon get it from M. +. Cook
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

Attend tho committee meeting next
Saturday..
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

A full line Of Fly nets at r. M
WOOdward's.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

Wisconsin cheese at M. e. Cooks.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-07-25

treated. Consultation free.
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A. T. &s.P. RY. TIME CARD.

A. T. Q. p. RI. TIME CARD.
Eastern connection, leaves. :O5 ID. m
kiowa and Panhandle connection, and all
, points I'm Texas, leaves ...... 10 100 q. m
Eastern connection, arrives. j 80 p. m.
kiowa and Panhandle connection and South
CRU mall dTriVeb.. .4.0U ID.
All trains run daily except Sunday; no train
service on Sunday.
CHAS. BECHTEL, Local Agent.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-23
Insanity in Our Philippine Army


A dispatch from San Francisco states
that eleven insane soldiers from the
Philippines were on Tuesday sent on
to Washington. During the week about
thirty more are to be sent. Nearly $50
insane soldiers, it is stated, have been
sent east in the last three months nj
il is reported that there are 200 more
now on their way from Manila. This
statement, If true, shows a horrible
side of the Imperialism that condemns
Americans to service in a distant trop-
ical country. where all the conditions
of life are unfamiliar, facilitating and
depressing. Homesickness and melan-
choly, added to physical discomfort,
often disorder the intellect and end in
insanity. American soldiers do not en-
list in an expectation of leading the
miserable life to which they are sub
jected in the malariouS, fever-Stricken
swamps of Lu3on. They count on serv-
n their country under conditions
more favorable to human happiness.
Our imperialists flippantly send them
to godforSaken lands to work out am
bilious commercial and political
schemes for them. This abuse of re-
publican ideas produces the long lists
of victims of disease, insanity and bull
lets with which we are becoming IA
r1iliar. Our government should be di-
rected to securing the happiness of the
people, but the host OF raving maniacs
coming back to US from Manila seems
to prove that it's present policy is not
directed to that end.-Balimore Sun.