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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

Rev. w. j. Weber and wife are visit
ing with friends at Winfield this week
They left Monday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

All members of the M. w. A. are re-
quested to attend the regular meeting
OF the camp on Thursday evening of
this week. Degree work will be con-
ferred upon two candidates.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

The Medicine Lodge base ball team
has arranged game with Attica to
take place ON Friday afternoon of this
week in this city. 1t promises to be a
good game.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

Terry's Uncle TOMS Cabin Co., gave
splendid performance at the Olympia
last night. Eva and Topsy especially,
were good.-Cincinnatl Enquirer.
Will be in Medicine Lodge, July 4th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

Medicine Lodge has nice groves an(
plenty Of good water. Best place OF
earth to celebrate.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

II. G. Walker. U. q. Herr and DR.. /.
w. Stout left for Topeka Monday to
attend the populist and democratic
state conventions which were held
Yesterday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

If you want corn and corn chop an(
other feed at right prices come to For
syth's mill.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

An elocutionary recital Will be given
by Miss Daisy Clapham, at the M. f.
church, Thursday evening, July 10.
All are cordially invited. Music by
home Talent.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

The medal contest at Pleasant Hill
was very pleasant affair. Will Rosell
won first prize and Miss Carrie Morris
won second prize. Another contest
will be held in August.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

DR.. G. L. Sparks and family left on
Sunday to remain a few months on
their claim in Oklahoma. They will be
gone until September 1st. Their post
office address is Mountain View.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

The free delivery of express has been
discontinued for the present. We un-
derstand the free delivery system will
be put in force again about the first of
July.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

MIR. and Mrs. j. G. jackson and
daughter, of Pratt, parents and sister
of Mrs. Harry Briant, visited here last
week, returning home Saturday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

Mrs. G. q. Chandler is visiting with
her mother at lola. She accompanied
Mr.. Chandler that far on his eastern
trip Monday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

See DR.. Yant, dentlst. Office at
Grand hotel. Room II.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

County Attorney Griffin made bus
iness trip to Topeka the first of tn,
week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

DIR. r. B. Hammond, dentist, has
moved into DR.. c. l.. Sparks house.
His office is one door south of the Gem
drug store.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

g. G. Miller, of AlYo, visited with
his sons. II. Nj. and Ed, in this county
last week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

Mrs. j. II. Johnson returned from
her visit with her grandparents, at
South Haven, the latter part of last
week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

The annual school meeting Will be
held at the school house this afternoon.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

Miss Helen Wright who has position
in the Citizens State Bank, Is visiting
home folks at Elk City this week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

The Kiowa contingent at the COM
mittee meeting Saturday was compos-
ed of VIM. Kincaid. Dr. B. A. Thomas,
Otis Dayee, l.. G. Goff and A. L. Herr.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

G. B. Currie was doing business In
Kingman last week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

Col. Mark Dorgan has returned to
his home in st. Louis.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

MIR. and Mrs. G. w. Wilson spent
Sunday with friends at KioWa.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

81. l.. Williams has returned from
Oregon.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

Mrs. j. s. Jones is visiting with her
husband at Coats this week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

The returns on the population are un-
der-estimated. Medicine Lodge town.
ship. for instance, has about so more
voters than are here recorded. The
same is probably true of other town.
ships.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

Call on the City Meat Market for all
kinds OF fresh and cured meats, fish.
oysters, kraut. potatoes, etc.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

S. w. Ireland and wife are visiting
in Oklahoma.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
LOCAL AND PERSONAL. 3
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Call on A. M. Houchin for per cent
farm loans.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25
WEALTH AND POPULATION.
A Condensed Report of Barber County'S
Resources as Appears on Record

Number of farms, S47.
Acres under fence, 396,577.
Acres not fenced, 43,715.
Total number of acres in the county,
44O,342.
Acres under irrigation, 103.
Cash value of farms, including i'm
provements, 2,533, $40; farming imple-
ments, s39,97O.
Acres of winter wheat, 81 1850; rye, g.
OS1; planted to corn this year, 33,612;
barley, SS; oats, 3,447; Irish potatoes,
1O3; sweet potatoes, Il; broom corn, 5;
millet, S34.
Acres in sorghum for syrup, 81; for
forage, II 300; milo maize, S46; kafir
corn, 1880.
There were 16, Alb bushels of old corn
and &C, 300 bushels of wheat on hand
March 1st.
There are in the county 141 acres of
blue grass; 1,430 acres of alfalfa.
Our farmers cut s,916 tons of tame hay
and 1,510 tons of prairie hay last year.
The value of garden produce marketed
last year was S2,696.
The poultry yards yielded s16,979.
The dairy products amounted to 1928
pounds of cheese and 113,O36 pounds of
butter. Sharon township lead the pro-
cession with 10000 pounds of butter:
Our farmers and stockmen had on
March 1st, 921 mules, $500 horses,
2,SoS sheep, 5,917 hogs, and 53, 1891 cattle.
The cattle are apportioned to the diff
ferent townships as follows:
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

SPEED PROGRAM.
JULY 2ND.
One-FOurth mile dash (catch weight. 5 5000
2:2S Trot 2 in 10000
One-Haf mile dash sh... 75OO
Three-Eighth mile dash (catch weight) 5000
S275.OO
JULY BIRD.
2:35 Pace in 3............... ........ 5 10000
a mile dash. Observation-Disclosures. 5000
n mile (catch weieht) Barber Co, 5000
mile novelty, $25 each. A........... 10000
$4,000
JULY 4TH.
Free for ALL pace or trot 2 in 3.......S 10000
Five-eighths mile dash ......... 1900
"a mile cow pony ........................ % 90
u mile repeat race. Observation-Disclosures. 10000
n mile farmers race-dash h. 1900
$4,000
Total. :. $500 90
The three best records in each day s
race win go, 80 and 10 per cent of the
purse of the race entered. Entrance
fee, 10 per cent of purse. American
Association Rules govern all race.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-03
EXTRAORDINARY PRECAUTION
The London Police Have jailed More Than a
thousand Foreign Anarchists.
STREETS AND SEWERS BEING DUG UP
TO Prevent the Possibility Of the Explosion Of Mine
While the King and Queen Are the
Way to the Coronation.
Especial to The Post.l

London, August 2.-Scotand Yard has begun a
series of remarkable precautions in order to guard
King Edward and Queen Alexandra from the most
of the coronation. Inspector Melville superlntend
ent OF the criminal investigation department, in the
first place. ordered raids on every known anarchist
settlement in London, intending to keep in custody
until after August the numerous Italians and Span
ish reds who infest the foreign quarters of the
city Nearly 1000 Of these already in jail
To insure the safety of the route from Buckingham
Palace to Westminster Abbey, particularly in the
gion of Constitution Hill the roadway is being torn
up depth Of several inches and reaid TO guard
against the danger of explosions Every sewer cul-
and catchbasn exposed to the street is guarded
day and night The long stretches of wooden grand
stands the line Of march that have been unmatched
since their erection early in June also being
subjected to rigid investigation. The police person.
ally examine every plank and joint and excayate the
ground to depth Of several feet in all directions
make certain that kind OF mine fuse turks In
the vicinity Most of this work is done at dead of
night SO that the public has little idea of the trouble
Scotland Yard is taking.
Inspector Melville is delighted to know that dan
gerous italian anarchist released from Belgian jail
last week sailed for the United States July 20 on
German steamer instead of coming TO London. The
process of rounding up tho "reds" has brought tc
light the significant fart that they all well sup.
piled with money. The London police, however are
unable to guess its source
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-03
FRENCH WILL PLANT conn
They viii Attempt to Utilize po,a..
Soudan for That Purpose
THE SCHEME ENCOURAGED BY Bplos
American Planters Are Chased .. "a.
Head OF the Syndicate Which n - - n " i
Investigations Of Conditions No., ~, - we wsrt
Especial to The Post /,

Paris, August New conditions b.r.
In the French Soudan by cotton ndpstr. 81 q "a
Esnault Pelterle, president of the orean,. ''uuer
The Post correspondent this morning H., = use'
billy the French Soudan Is the most ~ s
the world for the cultivation OF cotton ~. 9
be planted on great scale there next wear '' y
1T can be stated with certainty ~ s,,s.
that our operations will shortly NAV - Ieast
role in the worlds market. The cl,r,s., ssuSaas.
of the soudan are the same as those Of rsv. 'Oa'a
wet seasons alternate regularly. There arr 4. \ \
mirable facilities for irrigation. Moreora. ''o
been able to acquire enormous stretches a. a.. ~
to various means of transportation Wa a.. NV aA
that we Will be enabled speedily to outstrin n. ~
cotton industry OF Egypt while English marn,.. sH
are Offering to do all in their power to coo,,..e
oroer TO place us IN a position to rival tbo III. \
cotton magnates OF the American Southern s,.'s
M. Lecomte, director of the colonial labora..s.
been asked to cooperate with the syndic,,. y
pairing an exhaustive report Of cotton cprro ~
Thereafter he will go to the American or,, u
make similar Investigation NJ Lecomte - y
morning. THE thing has been in process !, ...a
ton for several years and has only bean o,,.,.
purchase of lands and the acquescence 81 .ou. Z.
tory members Of the syndicate. Eyeryth,r1 ......
on the quality of the cotton grown, but tho ou,nA
that direction is splendid"
Certain members of the syndicate who are VIM,
to adhere to the scheme state as their resso, ~
many thousand pounds Of British money are invaded
This said one, means, as always, breakers Az,
AS matter OF fact, the scheme originated IN p,as
minds; but If one penny of English money he s,,sva
strong proportion among us will hold back nav.
nently."
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-03
The Russian Novel.

Arthur Synons, in the London Saturday Review
They (the Russians) try to find out the meaning si Al
each for himself, as If had ever thought stou u
matter before They troubled about the soul Viii
they are unable to realize, with Balzac as nervous as
with Thackeray, the schoolboys response HI,
Like Foma Gordyeef, they bear within them onAh7
heavy and uncomfortable, something which they can s
comprehend" Russian novels are the only novels sia
we see people acting their impulses unable to resist hx
impulses to account for them They never lss
as to what they feel it is as simple as when one ar
am cold, | am hungry" They say u love this vcna L
hate this man. must go to Sebastopo though shall r@t
bly, be killed il go there, convinced that this ~
is my duty. Sometimes they out their feelings ri
the reasoning makes any difference to their ial
The English novelist shows us an idea coming into nr
head; when he has got the idea he sometimes prosA
tecl as the idea suggests him The French novelist a
us sensation, tempered directed by will, coming a'
mans consciousness his instincts wait the nsdT
i've criticism Of the intelligence that passion iof na
coos into sensuay while it waits But to the Rusan w
is nothing in the world except the feeling which n'a
him like an atmosphere, grows up with him IKE 9p-
putting out its leaves, brushes him under II l0 ss
weight falling from above. He wonders al hs ~es}
thing which takes possession OF him easily 50 unss'I
eddy, so irresistbly. He may fight against it. bWNt
as Jacob fights against the angel in Mr. Nettesllps VIZ
able design he is held in the hollow OF hama y,
he conceives himself be wrestling with the Who'll !
unseen force. The same sincerity to cons u
to conviction which has become irresistible iea4
seen in every nhilst who strikes at the car sm
cerity of the savage who throws off the whole Q.
with ease, as he would throw off great coat ihs
has been civilized for SO short while that he hs y
got accustomed to it, Civilization has no 1901.
Laws have been made for claiming him down. as - X
a dangerous wild beast and the laws were naue u n
who knew his nature and had determined to tnwa'
he can not have his way he is always ready 70
And Tolsto who has the peasant in him and ne Isa
done just as countless fanatics have done before y.
being man OF genius and a great novelist mas .x
cessfully appealing TO all Europe He strikes at elva. H..
society patriotism, with an infinitely greater iole, s
nihilist but he strikes in the same direction anu s
same impulse His convictions carry HIN asans' .a;s
riers he acts out his convictions 50 does he ., W.
is for peace and the other for destruction pu us "a
the accident by which the same current brings y. u
to land and hurries the other straw over ,n X. "a
wherever look in Russian novels we shan y, in
practical logic setting and women ouisias ~
good or evil, deliberately unconsciousy
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-03
THE ENGLISH ELECTIONS.

Conservatives Deny That the Liberals Have Made Any
Gains.
London, August 2-Calmer estimates of the sig
nicance OF the unprecedented liberal victory in this
weeks parliamentary election in Leeds indicates lit
tie real basis for renewal of hopes that the lib
erals gaining control of the government The
government has been soundly lectured and solemnly
warned this week not only by its opponents but
also by some OF its journalistic supporters but the
oppositions enthusiastic prophecy about the early
getting together of all branches of the opposition
pretty efectually sQuelched by Lord Roseberys
dspassionate reiteration that he has no intention OF
abandoning the imperialism platform and the equally
stubborn contention of the radicals that they will
not relinquish home rule standard party issue.
In politely deplorlng Lord Roseberys utterances
che chief liberal disappointedly remarks I'VE
do not think Lord Rosebery quito realizes the pas
sionate desire for unity that exists among the lib
erals throughout the country, the passionate
sire 20 arrive at It with or without leaders" Tho
same paper scolds the liberal leaders for their
folly IN splitting hairs at time when the govern
ment Ia "noundering in tho labyrnths OF patched
up educational bill and 10 revealed TO the country 10
be without aim or policy"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-03
English Criticism Of An American CRUZ

Reviewing Mr. Brownell's admirable Ve' = oa5s
Masters" in the London Daily News Mr. -
Couch says I'M, Dis
When Mr.. w. c. Browne an American s el's s,.Is
ing an American audience, has the modesy s orrssN
speak of England and its literary depenaen', CA p
an Englishman must take pleasure in repyhs bui
equal TRUTH that in criticism at any rate i.s ID
Jew professors of Mr.. Brownes caliber 70 's''
ance rats
Mr.. Brownell passes judgment on ihssa "a NJ az
George Eliot, Matthew Arnold Ruskn s,. Ana
Meredith. OF these six Thackeray and Ma..a dsnss.
the only ones who emerge without conspeuoIIS, b
the trial the rest he handles quite respseu,,, dsss
them after what the denuded parrot called ..h;oash
time He in shortif at ALL on the .s,h ts
OF Rhadamanthus but may claim TO shsfs bsssts 3
bishop of Canterbury the reputation OF y 'A''
perfectly just !, :. .athass
OF Thackeray. Mr.. Brownel writes WIZ ysry ps
restrained yet fervent which makes this esq, js q
reading and very timely reading, too N ,',.,,r ssS
ahaekeray seems the favorite topic ioi ..,,ly bd VI
with Carlyle and George Eliot he deals osss u 4
cially and his examination of the former " sbsi "a
corrosive for its quiet respect for the iol's ss.
exerted on his contemporaries, the misnV -
his time"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-03
NEW IMPERIAL DESTINY.
Joseph Chamberlain epeaks 5tlrrncly on eouth
African Affairs

Joseph Chamberlain Speaks 5tlrrIncly on eouth
African Affairs.
London, August 2--Coloniel Secretary Chamberlain
made stirring speech last night when he and Lord
Kitchener guests at banquet given by tho Gro
GERS company After paying tributes to Lord Miner.
the British high commissioner In South Africa and to
Lord Kitchener Secretary Chamberlain dllated upon
the new conception Of imperial destiny in which, thanks
to the South African war he said ideas knshp and
mutual obligations had been substituted for pride
OF poEseeson huckster!ng calculation about loss
profit The speaker said he foresaw In the reorganza
ton of the newly acquired South African territory
something that would make the mighty empire more
than geographical expression. I'VE hope" said he
ito make 1t living entity In which each part shall
contribute to the and security of the whole"
Referring to the conference of colonial premiers the
colonial secretary said the end actuating all parties to
this conference could only be reached through imperial
defense or imperial trade. He did not suppose this
ideal would be attained all once but he said he be-
lieved the conference would lead to a considerable adj
vance and If this were he would be content for the
present.
Mr. Chamberlain then paid glowing tribute to the
colonies although he said that opinion on imperial
subjects was now broader at home than in the colonies
themselves,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-03
MORGAN PURCHASES A PALACE.
Beautiful Residence In tho Heart Of Fashionable
London lie Now His Own.

Beautiful Residence In the Heart Of Fashionable
London lie Now His Own.
New York. August 2,--J. Pierpont Morgan has Just
purchased from Georgiana, the Countess of Dudley
her handsome house at No. SO Grosvenor street ca
bes the Worlds London correspondent The house
stands at the corner Of Davies street and is most
conveniently situated. Lady Dudley had her house
beautifully decorated and finished at cost of nearly
100000.
Grosveuor street is in the heart OF fashionable
Mayfair while Mr.. Morgan's present home at No. 13
Princes Gate is merely the fringe of the smart
district. His new house will enable him to display
10 perfection his great store Of exquisite art treasures
the decorative possibilities of which lost at
Princes Gate where they heaped together, be-
cause there is not sufficient room to show them OFF
properly
Mr. Morgan's purchases recently said to have
reached enormous sum.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-03
CORONATION REAgARsALs,

The Original Program VIII Be Carried Through With
out Deviation.
New York, August 2--Rehearsals for the corona
ton ceremony at tho abbey have been resumed, and
the officials also assert says the Tribuues London
correspondent. that the procession to and through
the abbey will be conducted without deviation from
the original lines. The stalls and seats assigned to
the princes and special embassies will be occupied
by members of the government and high officials of
the civil service who We're previously crowded out
Barriers have been again eretced to all the mp
proaches to the abbey and the military preparations
have been resumed large scale
There is unusual pressure upon the hotel ac-
commodations and there is evidence that there
will be swarms Of American tourists In hgh-priced
stands.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-03
THE WAR MAY Be RESUMED
Several Beer Leaders Are to Hold Conference
at the Hague
ARE PRONE TO FURTHER HOSTILlTIES
On the First Opportunity That is Presented by Any
sreaon o. the Condtlons of surrender-5rItan
WIN FIJI tho Country Win Ensllshmen
Especial to The Post. }

Ina De"et ana De la Rey reach The Hague The
Post correspondent is officially informed, they will
assemble In secret conference all the burgher leaders
both statesmen and generals to consider whether or
not the Boer cause Is definitely lost Tho leaders It
Is SAID are certain to pledge themselves to renew
the war as soon the British are guilty of any Sc
rious breach of the terms of peace
1t Is considered here that the fact that British
transport has Just left Newcastle on Tyne with 200
mechanics and artisans bound for johannesburg is
evidence of Englands intention to flood South
Africa with subsidized British emgrants The men
IN question were provided with free transportat
and landing money
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-03
COLONEL LYNCH ON TRIAL.
H Made Statement Concerning His Service In sout


He Made Statement Concerning His Service In South
Africa.
London, August 2--Colone Arthur Lynch the
national member Of parliament who is accused Of
high treason during the Boer war; was taken to Bow
street police Before the court committed him
for trial. Colonel Lynch made long statement in
which he said he had gone to South Africa under
contract with the Paris Journal and that he had
not expected to stay than two months. He had
arranged to serve the Century Magazine, Golfers
Weekly and several other American publications.
fie denied that he Dr. Leyds, the Boer agent,
before starting and declared that no had no mission
from Leyds to tho Transyaal. At tho close of his
statement Lynch committed for trial Before
going to court, Colonel Lynch was visited In his
prison cell by w. II. X. Redmond and other ma
tionalist leaders.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-03
A MleeioN OF PEACE.

The King Of Italy Wants Standing Armies Reduced
confsrrlns With Other Monsrchs
Berlin, August 1.-THE object OF the visit Oh tne
king of Italy to the German emperor at the end OF this
month is to propose reduction In continental arma
ments This the purpose of his visit to the car
from whom he received every encouragement lie Will
come to the emperor with Russius support. FRANK
Vanderbilt formerly assistant secretary OF the treasury
Of the United States and vice president OF the
City National bank OF Now York. who arrived mere yes
terday from Italy says the great Italian bankers be-
eve something win come of Victor Emanuels project
The young king has taken the step on his own
initiative, and 1t is not the Italian governments put
the monarchs personal act.