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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1901-09-18
Would See No One at Syracuse.

Syracuse, n. Y, Sept. 15.-The pres
ident remained during the stop in his
car and refused to see anyone. The
train made record time to this city
One mile was made in AZ seconds on
a stretch west of Oneida.
Train Made Mile Minute.
Rome, n. Y, Sept. 15.-President
Roosevelt's train passed through this
city at 9:56 a. m, making the dis
tance, Is miles, in i minutes.
Car Tightly Locked at Rochester.
Rochester, n. Y, Sept. 15.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt's train arrived here at
1914 p. m. Saturday and departed for
Buffalo at 12:1S. His car was tightly
locked and no word was given out.
Extra Session of Congress Improbable.
Washington. Sept. 15.-It is not be-
lieved here that Vice President Roose-
velt will find it expedient or necessary
to summon congress to meet in spe-
cial session. There is only very
meager sprinkling of senators and
members of the house of representa-
tives in Washington, but those here
generally hold the opinion above ex
pressed. Some even go to the extent
of predicting that there will not be
an extraordinary session of the SEN
ate. although on this point there is
difference of opinion. The matter is
entirly optional with the new presi-
dent. The members of the Mckinley
cabinet and their assistants, as well
as the heads of important bureaus and
the foreign representatives, doubtless
will tender their designations as is us
ual IN change of administration. in
order to relieve the new president of
embarrassment, but undoubtedly will
be asked to continue in Office for some
time at least. While some of the cab
met officers. it is known, sincerely de-
sire to relinquish their posts, they
are all patriotic and sufficiently de-
voted to the interests of their party
to continue in Office if requested by
the president so to do, and this it is be-
lieved is what will occur. Should any
cabinet change become absolutely
necessary the law gives the president
authority TO make temporary APP
pointments and this power has been
exercised on previous occasions with
out much embarrassment in the adj
ministration of public affairs.
The Usual Premonition.
Buffalo, n. ", Sept. 15.-There are.
as usual, stories of premonitions OF
the accession of President Roosevelt
State Senator John Laughlin tells
that not over four weeks ago, while
display of fireworks was being
made at the Pan-American exposition
grounds, a huge picture of the then
vice president was shown in fire. In
derneath it were the words, Our
Vice President" Hardly had the pic
ture been lighted when the word
s.vice" burned out and left standing
in huge letters under Mr.. Roosevelt's
picture the words Our President
In a minute or two the word Our
accidentally burned out as had the
other, and for fully seven minutes the
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1901-09-18
MEDICINE LODGE KANSAS "WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 49, 1901
When Roosevelt Heard the News.

Saratoga, n. T., Sept. 15.-Theo-
dore Roosevelt arrived at North Creek
at 5:21 this Saturday morning. He
immediately went on board a special
train which was being held in readi-
ness and started for Albany within
one minute after his arrival at North
Creek. Mr.. Roosevelt was very much
agitated upon the receipt of the news
of President McKinley's death. The
official notification of this fact re-
ceived by wire from Washington was
handed him by Superintendent c. d.
Hammond, of the Delaware d Hudson
railroad. The president refused to
talk
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1901-09-18
HAD PREVIOUSLY FLED.
Citizens of Trenton, Mo-, Marched to Home
of Anarchist Sympathizer to Warn
Him to Leave.

Trenton, Mo-, Sept. 15.-The citi-
zens of Trenton held mass meeting
in G. A. X. hall and voted that Prof.
Olinger, of Ruskin college, who is
credited with saying that he was
pleased that the president had been
shot, must leave the city. The citi-
zens then marched in a body to the
residence of the college professor and
served notice on his household of the
action of the citizens meeting. The
professor had heard of the meeting
and had fed.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1901-09-18
WHEN MRS. M'KiNleYWaS TOLD
News of the Presidents Death Broken to
the Stricken Wife by Mrs. Barber.
Her Sister.

Buffalo. n. Y, Sept. 15.-It is def
nitely learned that it was Mrs.
Barber, Mrs. McKinley's sister. who
broke the news of her great loss to
the stricken wife. She went from the
bedside of the dead president to the
wife whose condition was such that
1T seemed best to remove her from
the sick room before the end. Mrs.
Mckinley is occupying large south
room in the Milburn house overlook
ing Delaware avenue and Ferry
streets. Through the drawn shades
the early morning light was break
ing when Mrs. Barber told her that
the sleep into which the president had
passed would know no awakening.
Mrs. Mckinley, whose extreme deli
cacy was for years the presidents
greatest sorrow, received the news
with unexpected calmness and at once
acquiesced in the request of her ply
sician and family to leave the details
of the sad ceremonies in which the
entire nation is to join entirely in the
hands of the officials and personal
friends who are assembled.
All day long she has remained quiet
1y in her room, stricken to the soul,
but bravely bearing her sad burden,
because she knows "the MAJOR as
she lovingly calls the late president,
would bid her to do so. Dr. Rixey,
who for years has guarded her from
all excitement and was in constant
attendance during her recent illness
in San Francisco, is much encouraged
by the way she is bearing up at
present, although it is quite possible
the strain of the next "a hours may
make it desirable for her to return
with her sister to Canton to avoid the
serious strain of a state funeral
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1901-09-18
ROOSEVELT. OF THE UNITED STATES

attested their respect by lifting their
hats. AS soon as he entered the We
hicle, the chauffeur turned the lever
and the automobile went skimming
away to the residence of Mr.. Wilcox
on Delaware avenue. Twenty mount
ed police Gathering along on either
side could with difficulty keep the
pace which the automobile set.
President Roosevelt declined to
make any statement whatever for
publication. Il was so shocked
said he, "by the terrible news and
by the calamity which it entailed up
on the country as well as by personal
sorrow which I feel that l have had
no time to think of plans for the fu-
ture conduct of the office which has
been so suddenly and sadly thrust
upon me-"
President Roosevelt drove up to the
Milburn house at 2:3s with mounted
policeman on either side of the car
riage. Mr.. Wilcox was with him and
Col. Bingham opened the door of the
carriage as the horses were pulled up,
stopping at the curb before the en-
trance. Two big American flags on
either side of the main entrance were
draped in black, and the new presi-
dent of the United States as he en-
tered the house in which his prede-
cessor lay. passed between these pa
triotic badges of mourning. The pres
ident went to the ALilburn house to
pay visit of coincidence to the grief
stricken wife before taking the oath.
President Roosevelt came out of the
Milburn house at 2:56. 1t was decided
that the oath of Office should be ad-
ninistered at the Wilcox home. Pres
ident Roosevelt drove away accom-
panied only by Mr.. Wilcox. The tre-
mendous crowd which now crushed up
the mouth of the streets parted on
either hand as the spirited horses
went through at rapid pace.
1t was 3:15 p. m. when President
Roosevelt came back to the house of
Ansley Wilcox and until 3.35, when
the cabinet arrived, preparations were
being made for the, taking of the
oath of Office. The oath of Office
was administered by Judge John r.
I1aZcl- ot the IeQtTdl court.
In taking the oath the president
said: I'm this hour of deep and ma
tional bereavement, wish to state
that it shall be my aim to continue
absolutely and without variance the
policy of President Mckinley for the
peace and prosperity and honor of
our beloved country"
Notification from Secretary Hay.
Washington. Sept. 15.-Upon being
notified of the presidents death in
the early morning. Secretary Hay tel
egraphed as follows to Roosevelt at
North Creek, n. Y: THE president
died at 2:15 this morning. A re-
sponse came from President Roosevelt
as soon as he arrived at North Creek
at $50 O'Clock. He replied with an ac-
acknowledgement of receipt of the mes
sage and stating that he could not
now express his sorrow in suitable
terms.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1901-09-18
Minor New. Items.

There are 1851 members of the
6. A. K. in Kansas.
Rev. +. r. Morton and wife, of Par
sons, have been so years married.
new Episcopal church was recent
ly dedicated at lola, free of debt. =
The enrolment at the University of
Kansas before the opening of the fall
term, which occurred Wednesday,, was
unusually large.
The big horse owned by Sutter
Bros, of bingham, which had been
exhibited at many fairs. died recent
ly. 1t weighed 3,400 pounds.
Miss Ada Heaton. a graduate of
physical culture, with postgraduate
work in the Yale method, is the new
physical director for women at Baker
university and will have entire charge
of the women's gymnasium.
State Mine Inspector Keegan has is
sued an order that the employment of
child labor in the coal mines of Kan
sas be stopped. He says all persons
in the future employing children in
coal mines viii be prosecuted under
the new state law.
From his home in Scotland Andrew
Carnegie has directed his cashier to
honor the drafts of the proper au-
thorities of Kansas City in sums as
needed from time to time up to $75,-
600, to pay for the proposed library
building in that city.
James w. Boughna, trusty con-
vict, escaped from the Kansas peni-
tentiary. He went out for a load of
sand Eear the river and walked away
in the timber towards Kansas City.
Boughna was sent from Saline county
for larceny. His term would have
expired the latter part of September.
The women won first blood in their
fight for recognition in the Kansas
councils of the Episcopal church. Aft
er spirited discussion Mrs. c. E.
Cary, of Pittsburg, was permitted to
take a seat as delegate to the annual
convention of the Kansas Episcopal
diocese. The matter will be appealed
to the general assembly at San
Francisco next month.
At the annual convention of the
Kansas diocese of the Episcopal
church at Topeka the requisite NUM-
ber of parishes agreed to cede the
western part of the state, contains
ing 176 parishes to the general assem-
bly,, with a view of having the Kansas
diocese divided and another bishop
chosen. The proposed new bishop will
nave charge of the western diocese,
leaving Bishop Millspaugh to preside
over the eastern diocese, which will
include only the counties east of
line drawn north and south through
the state east of the east line Of Re-
public, Cloud, Ottawa, Saline, Nc
Pherson, Reno, Kingman and Harper
counties.
The highest point in Kansas is
Bird City, in Cheyenne county, 900
feet above the level of the sea. The
lowest point is Kansas City, Kans--
700 feet above the sea level.
1t is said that some of tine students
of the Atchison county high school
board on $1.25 a week. This is less
than the cost of keeping paupers at
the county poor farm.
Gov. Stanley appointed w. J. Black,
of Topeka, general passenger agent
of the Santa Fe railroad, as member
of the Kansas commission to the
South Carolina exposition. The off1co
is purely honorary.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1901-09-18
PROBABLY A MANIAC.
Man Who Left New Hampshire Town
with Threat to Kill Roosevelt
Is Locked Up.

New York, Sept. 15..Charles Mil
Ter, the man who was arrested last
night on suspicion of being the man
who left Berlin, n. H., yesterday, say
ing he was going to Washington to
kill Vice President Roosevelt, was ar
raigned in police court to-day and
committed to the insane pavilion of
Bellevue hospital for examination as
to his sanity. He talked in ram
bling manner and to all appearances
acted as one insane.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1901-09-18
marion nutler Has an Idea.

Washington. Sept. 15.-Ex-Senator
Marion Butler. of North Carolina,
chairman of the fusion wing of the
populisf national committee, says
David Il. Hill is already assured of the
nomination for president
in 1904. He says this means a more
vigorous third party movement than
the country has ever known.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1901-09-18
CARRIED HEAVY INSURANCE.
President Mckinley, 1t Is Said. Left Near
1y 100000 in Policies, His Wife
Being the Beneficiary.

Cleveland. o., Sept. 15.-Well-in-
formed life insurance men of this city
say that President Mckinley carried
from 100000 to 100000 on his life.
One big New York company is said
to have a single policy for $4,000.
Mrs. Mckinley is understood to be
the beneficiary named in all the pol
icieS.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1901-09-18
1t L. a State Monument.

The state of Kansas will on Sep
timber 20 hold a notable celebration
to unveil a monument commemora-
ting the occasion and the spot where
Lieut.. Zebulon NJ. Pike on September
30, 1906, at the Pawnee village low
cred the Spanish ensign and raised
the United States flag. This historic
spot is in Republic county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1901-09-18
The Groom Did not Arrive.

Miss Mary Laplant brought suit at
Wichita against Marcellus Herndon.
real estate man there, for $4,000
damages for failing to keep his prom
lse of marriage. The wedding was
to have been last week, but the groom
failed to either show up or send an
excuse for it's postponement. Both
are Well lanc1rn in soe.ivt s.---
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1901-09-18
Objects to Thi. whisky License.

Moran councilmen passed an ordi-
nance levying an occupation tax of
$500 a year on druggists who hold
permits to sell liquor. 1t affected
only one druggist. He claims that
this branch of his business brings him
but $210 year. He went into the
courts and Judge Stilwell issued
temporary injunction restraining the
city from taking steps to collect the
tax
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1901-09-18
uard-Hearted FederaI Judge.

Ardmore, /. T., Sept. 15.-Because
DIR. James Powell. of Troy, attempted
to kiss Mrs. John GALLON, of the
same town, he was fined $500 and
sentenced to jail for 80 days by United
States Commission Hardy.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1901-09-18
Kan.a. Lead. All others.

A bulletin on alfalfa production is
sued by the state board of agriculture
shows the growth of this crop in Kan
sas leads air the other states. In
1891 the total acreage of alfalfa in
the state was 34,3S4. This year the
acreage is $4,000, an increase in ten
years of over SsS per cent. The plant
this year has already yielded two.
three or four cuttings, and is becom-
ing the most popular crop i'll Kansas.
and one that ranks high as a drought
resister.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1901-09-18
Great Crowds at Albany.

Albany. n. V, Sept. 15.-President
Roosevelt arrived in Albany from
North Creek Saturday morning in the
private car of Vice President Young,
of the Delaware & Hudson company.
The car was Immediately attached to
New York Central special train
which was in waiting and at S:O2
o'clock the train left for Buffalo.
Great crowds were at the station to
meet the Delaware & Hudson train
upon is arrival, but they were not af-
forded an opportunity to see the
president. The doors of the private
car in which the president is travelling
were kept locked.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1901-09-18

A dispatch from FL Paso. Tey., says
the Santa Fe viii buy the Rio Grande,
Sierra Madre Pacific railroad.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1901-09-18
KANSAS ITEMS CONDENSED.
Jessie MORRISON Earned s1.s7.

When Jessie Morrison left the state
prison the other day she was handed
S4.s7 by Chief Clerk Brown. She had
s2.50 of the amount when she went
% the prison, and the other $1.S7
was her earnings. The women pris-
oners are paid BE- cents day when
they work, and the money is saved up
and given to them when they leave.
Miss Morrison did fine needleworl<
while she was in prison. Several doilies
and handkerchiefs of her handiwork
have been sold in the penitentiary
tinker shop She was the most
noted prisoner incarcerated there dur
ing her stay, and the statement that
they were made by Jessie Morrison
tended to increase their selling value.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1901-09-18
No Stop at Utica.

Utica, N. Y, Sept. 15.-President
Roosevelt's train went through this
city at a:41 without stopping.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-10-04
Reigel -Bordewlok.

George Reigel of Great Bend and
Miss Mary May Bordewick of Seward.
were joined in holy matrimony at the
home of the brides parents in Seward,
Kans., Sunday the I'd, Rev. w. T.
Dauner officiating. Mr.. kiegel is a
prosperous young farmer respected by
th1 people of Barton county among
whom he was raised. The bride is an
admirable young lady greatly foved by
many friends. There were 81 guests
present, all relatives. The presents
were numerous and valuable, as fol-
lows:
Mr.. and Mrs. A. W. Bordewick, bed spread.
Mr.. and Mrs j. A. Barnggover, water-set.
jess Reigel, clock.
Julia Reige pair lace curtains
Mr.. and Mrs. Park Seelye. tea-set.
August Bordewick. rug.
Ben Bordewick, water-set.
Mrs. Powell, pair lace curtains,
George Powell, lamp.
Anna keenan,, tea-seat.
Andy Boyd, rocking chair.
Ella and Mary Regei. pair lace curtains.
Lavtnia Miller, salt and pepper shaker.
Sophia Bordewick, tea-set.
j. o. Riegel and wife, pair lace curtains.
Mr.. and Mrs Riegel, bed spread.
Grandma Schmidt, table cloth.
Katie Schmidt one dozen napkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. W. Bordewick. table cloth
Will Schmidt and wife, stand cover and dresein,
scarf.
Enoch Schmidt dresser scarf and towel
Mr.. and Mrs. Weathers, two dollars.
MI aud Mrs. Isom Wright, table CLOTH
Rev. Danner, Wedding album.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. B. Riegel, rug.
Mrs Bordewick, half dozeen towels. go
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-10-04
A Pleasant Surprise.

A very pleasant surprise party was
given at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. F.
T. Belt, in honor of their daughter
Nellie. The party met at the home of
Miss Mabel Morris, at 1890 p m.. and
arrived at the Belt home at O'Clock.
In the fore part of the evening the
party INDUCED in all sorts of games;
at midnight refreshments were served
after which the party resumed their
games until o'clock in the morning,
at which hour the party departed for
their homes.
The following guests including Mr..
and Mrs. Belt were present: Misses
Nellie Belt, Edna Gary. Nellie Huff
man, Edna Lewis, Mabel Morris, Lena
Warner. Erma Converse. Ella Cooper,
Daisy Smith, Jessie Brewer. and
Messrs. Chas. Belt, Frank Smith,
Blaine Smith, Merritt Flick, Earl
Logan, Chas. Huffman, Ed. Hondy-
shell, Ross Bowman, Paul Gilbert,
Melvin Foster. Frs.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-10-04

Pearl Meacham-First on best made gar
ment, 1st on embroidered dolly. by child.
Mrs. James Kepple-F7rst on feather flow
ers, I'd on Battenburg center piece.
Mrs. E. A. Rowell--First on exhibit of mod
ern and antique curios, I'd on collection of
old relics.
Mrs. Ella NJ Stoke-First on display of
house plants. 1st on pair vases of cut flowers,
1st and I'd on boQuet, 1st and I'd on single
palm, 1st on hanging design, 1st on single be-
gonia, I'd on umbrella plant, display of
ferns. and on taxidermy.
Mrs. A. D. Raffington- First on Mexican
drawn work.
Mrs. L. F. Tyler-First on display of millin-
cry.
Nina. Stoke-First on floral design, I'd on
novelties.
sideboard scarf.
Mrs. L. P. Aber-First on collection of war
relics, 1st on display photos.
Mrs. G. M. Bain-First on point lace collar
and revers.
Mrs. J. NJ. Brining-First on crochet lace
display.
Mrs. Alice Brining-Second on display cro-
chet work.
Mrs. Lena Brining-First on table mat.
Nettie Tullis-First on tidy.
John j. Rudiger-Second on pair vases of
Mrs. G. L. Flint-Second, patchwork quilt.
Julia Miller-First on point lace collar, on
point lace handkerchief, on sofa cushion, on
ladies lace handkerchief, 1St and I'd on spec
linen tatting, I'd on point lace display.
Clara Reed-First on calladium.
Mrs. c. E. Wyman-SccOnd on loaf of bread.
Maude Wyman-First on cake, by girl un-
der A.
Mrs. John Mering-First on knitted bed
spread.
Mrs. E. P. Smith-Second on infants cro-
chet Sacque.
Flora A. Smith-FirSt on embroidered
lunch CLOTH on center piece. on Battenburg
center piece, and on couch pillow.
Elsa Zutavern-First on sofa pillow by
child.
Mrs. L. c. Miller-First on most practical
couch pillow, 1st on white quilt, and 1st on
point lace display.
Mrs. Mitch ell-Second on silk quilt
Mrs. L. Plankenhorn-First on patch work
quilt.
Helen Wood-Second on hemstitching.
Mrs. nj. L. Haight-First worsted quilt,
1st on homemade rug.
Auntie King-First on pin cushion.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-10-04
Time Eyens all Things.


The following clipping from the Ek
linwood Leader of last week will be
read with interest by many who noted
the bitter local fight that arose some
years ago over the Ellinwood schools.
MIR. Roetzel will take particular inter
est in reading the comment of the ed
itor of the Leader:
The restaurant of c. NJ. Lockhart
was closed yesterday afternoon on an
attachment for debt by the Central
Mercantile Co.. of Hutchinson. f. l..
Smith had bill of sale for the bust
ness, and after paying the attachment
claim, took possession of the property
Lockhart left Sunday night for an ex-
| tended visit in the east, saying he
would be back in about three weeks.
But as be did not make a settlement
of a number of accounts long past
due, there are many here who believe
he will never return. He has been
personally in charge of the restaurant
since he was removed as postmaster
last June. The people of Ellinwooc
did more for Lockhart and got less fol-
their kindness than any man who ever
struck the town. This criticism may
seem harsh to a few. but it is the colo
| truth, Just the same.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-10-04
List Of Jurors.


Following are the jurors drawn for
the next term of the district court of
} this county;
Albion township Enos Shafer.
Beaver--Nick Thill, John Stoskopf,
David Horner.
eComanche-H. Langfeld. Harvey
} Fletcher. M. c. Simpson.
Cleveland-C. D. Davidson. Edward
Goudy.
Cheyenne-Wm. Hipp. Otto Stolz.
Eureka Frank Lorimor.
Graut--M. Menzer.
oGreat Bend (township)-J. E. Van.
Pelt, S. H. Gwinn, 81. H. c. Davis.
Homestead-J. w. Drake. George
Adams. o. F. Upton.
Iudependent-Louis Bieser.
Lakin-August Voigt, Emiel Kramr.
Logan-F. A. PIaeger.
Liberty-Frank Fruit, Isom Wright.
@Pawnee Rock-W. A. Lille, Benja
min H. Unruh. q
South Bend James Lonnen, Henry
Stauffer.
Union John Dundas. jrs
Waluut-Peter Brack.
Great Bend (City)-Geo. Buckland
w. R. Brady. E. c. Davis. Thomas
Gilmore. John w. Brown.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-10-04
Editor O'Bleniss of the Clafiin Clar,

Editor O'Bleniss of the Ciafiin Clar~
ion, was over to the county seat Fri
day as a witness in the preliminary
examination of the man, tname un-
knowD) who is charged with robbiDg
Frank Kestler's house, near Oiin, on
June 81. He was pursued by a posse
near Claf1in, and captured after being
brought down with shot from a
Winchester The man was bound over
to the next term of the district court,
under $1,000 bail. He is of desperate
disposition, and refuses absolutely to
give his name or say anything about
himself.