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Hutchinson gazette., 1902-02-13
Mn.t nnvo n chnnre of Judge..

The benehciaries of the tariff must
be set aside and no longer be permit
ted to act as judges in their own cause,
debating higher and higher tariffs and
dlsinterested and patriotic men must
deal with the subject from the stand
point of the national welfare.
Hutchinson gazette., 1902-02-13

The necessity of reduction Of taxa
tion to divert the unneeded surplus ac-
cumulatlng in the treasury to legitl-
mate channels Of business Is more ap-
parent than ever. In spite Of liberal If
not extravagant expenditures in the
month OF December the treasury sur
plus for the month amounts to $9,74O,-
OOO This is at the rate Of nearly $780,
100000 annually, and 1t gives fresh
point and force to tho argument in
favor Of sweeping tax reduction.
Hutchinson gazette., 1902-02-13
sions, II such laws bear equally upon
all, black and white, there Is no chance
for criticism,


President Roosevelt has decided to
remove Penroso McClaln, tho internal
revenue collector at Philadelphia,
against whose administration Of the
Office no complaint has been made and
to appoint In his place william Nc
Coach, one OF Senator Quays hench-
men, Tho President does this he ad-
mits, because McClaln supported the
Independent republican and reform
ticket against the Quay-Ashbridge ma
chine at the recent election, Who
would have expected to see Roosevelt,
the ideallst and roformer, constituting
himself the protector and tender Of
Boss Quays corrupt and execrated ma
chine?
Hutchinson gazette., 1902-02-13

Just a little more tariff burden a
little more trust, a little more widen
ing Of conditions that are so palpably
unjust and there will be a change in
parties SO radical and far-reaching that
it will forever reinstate the people as
rulers of our great free government.
Hutchinson gazette., 1902-02-13

He--I certainly had reason to think
you cared for me-you were so nice to
me. She-But | make 1t a point to be
nice TO every man, no matter how stu
Did he is.-Detroit Free Press.
Hutchinson gazette., 1902-02-13

TlW February PEARsoN's opens with
another paper In the admirable series
OF l'IE Story or THE STATES, which Ia
u popular feature Of this magazine,
The present article tells the story Of
Louisiana and Is written by Mr., Earl
Mayo, whose name is closely associated
with this series, Tho illustrations
cover the history Of the state from the
earliest days to the present, and in
themselves tell the story 10 that ho
who runs may read, There is In the
way Of llcrion and short stories fully
the usual amount There Is also n new
review department, NWhat the books
say" which aims to give bright and
concise treatment OF the best literary
work Of the day, which is richly illus
trated,
Hutchinson gazette., 1902-02-13
To Bo Used as n Blind.

1t Is announced that the leaders in
Congress have determined upon ma
terial reduction Of the war taxation,
and that a caucus will shortly be
called, at which the plan Is to abolish
the residue of this form Of taxation, or
else to make large cut therein. This
is all right, as far as 1t goes, and the
people are not likely to look with dis
favor upon any legitimate move to re-
duce the burdens Of taxation. But
there Is reason to fear that Mr. Payne
and his colleagues intend to use the
abolition of these war taxes like a
flourish of trumpets, to drown the
sound Of protest against the indefinite
continuance Of tariff taxation. Night
and day, year in and year out, the
tariff tax takes toll Of Peter in order to
enrich Paul, and from this policy of
favoring the few at the expense Of the
many there is no prospect Of relief,
Hutchinson gazette., 1902-02-13
AT Swords Points;
Or,
A SOLDIER OT THE RHINE.
By ST. GEORGE RATHBoRNE
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Copyright, by sTREEr SMITH, New York
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30
Barber County Fair.

Several of our citizens got together
In Jhis city last Wednesday night and
organized Fair Association. The Of.
fieers Of the association are:
Presldent-J. B. Gano.
Treasurer-T. l.. Lindley.
Secretary-R. Il. Hall.
Board Of Directors-J. NJ. Grouse, D.
D. Hostetter, 6. B. Brandon, T. L..
Lindley, j. Is. Gano.
The fair grounds will be located on
T. L. Lindley's land on the northeast
edge of the city. A good race track has
already been put in on the subscription
plan
The stock of the association will be
issued in SO shares. About S4OO has
been subscribed up to this time.
This movement has been agitated for
more than q year and it has finally
reached good starting point. While
no great results are expected 1mmedi.
ately. the Association believes that it
will result in making times and trade
in Medicine Lodge more lively. They
should have the hearty support of all
our citizens.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30
IS PHYSICIAN, NOT NURSE.
Magnetic Healer is Such According to lii
nois Supreme Court.

Springfield, ILL.,, Feb. 21.-The Supreme
court today handed down an opinion that &
magnetic healer is a physician and not @
trained nurse, and is entitled to license.
The opinion was rendered IN the case of the
People VS.. Jos. P. Gordon, in suit to recover
the penalty for pracucing medicine without q
license. The case comes from Winuebago
county where judgment was entered in IA
Vor OF the defendant, and was by the appellate
court affirmed DIR. Gordon was magnetic heal
er and the Supreme court finds that the circuit
court erred in instructing the jury to find for
the defendant and that the appellate court er-
red In affirming that judgment and the judg-
ment ofthe lower court is reversed and remand
ed.The Supreme court holding that a magnetic
healer is physician and not trained nurse
as insisted on by the defendant because he
does not use drugs or material remedy.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30
Talk of Another Bank.

A. G. Jobes, OF Wichita. and c. O.
Chandler are having a little tilt and
MIR. Jobes is threatening to put in an
opposition bank in this city. A char
ter has already been taken out under
the name of the Barber County State
Bank"
Since Mr.. Chandler bought the Kan
sas National in Wichita he has been
getting the best of Mr.. Jobes who
owns the National Bank of Commerce.
Recently MIR. Chandler put in small
bank at the Wichita stockyards
for the accommodation Of ship
pers and this vas the last straw, so to
speak, and Mr.. Jobes got out his char
ter for new bank here
The parties who applied for the char
ter are l.. S. NaftZger and j. Moore of
the Fourth National bank and A. c..
Jobes and G. w. Carey of the Bank of
Commerce of Wichita, and f. F.
Swinney, of the First National Bank.
t. Z. Neal, of the Union National
Bank, IL. downing, of the New Eng
land Bank and VIM. Huttig of the FL
deity Trust Company, all of Kansas
City.
BY way of friendly advice the Index
would suggest to Mr.. Jobes that he
has struck hard proposition and he
will be apt to receive chilly reception
in Medicine Lodge. The people here
are pretty we'll satisfied with the Citi-
zens State Bank because they know it
is a solid institution and they have too
much sense to take up with a new one.
Mr.. Jobes had better confine the fight
to Wichita.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30
A Nice Residence DESTROYED.

w. w. Standiford's s house on South
Walnut street was almost ruined by
Ire last "Wednesday morn,mg. The
property had been sold to George
Hodges few weeks ago but no trans.
fer of papers had been made, hence the
loss Will probably fall on Mr.. Standi.
ford. The house was insured for
$1,000.
The cause of the fire was a defective
fue. The house was occupied by E.
Sample and his sister. When the tire
was first seen it had burned through to
the outside of the roof and before the
hose cart got to the house, the entire
upper part of the house was burning
briskly. The boys did excellent work
considering that there was no organiz-
alton. The lower part of the house
was damaged some but not to such an
extent that 1t will have to be rebuilt.
The upper part is totally destroyed.
The furniture on the upper floor was
also ruined. Miss Lusk had some fur
niture stored upstairs and lost it. The
damage to Mr.. Samples furniture is
estimated at 500. His furniture was
also insured.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30
JERRY MUSSEN & SON,
Magnetic HeaIers. Offices at Sharon
Kansas, and Cherokee, Oklahoma.

Jerry Mussen & Son are graduates in
magnetic healing and have establishes
offices as above indicated. They COM
pleted course under DR.. F. w. Petrey
OF Wichita, one of the leading men OF
the profession OF the United States.
Mr.. Mussen and son are excellent ciu-
zens, honest and reliable and all work
entrusted to their care will receive
prompt and careful attention.
There has been much prejudice
against this profession but as it is bet
ter understood the more popular it be-
comes. 1t has had its trial in the
courts and has been sustained. The
following is a'case IN point and will be
of interest to those who are looking foZ
information:
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30

There was small mass meeting at T.
Il. Lindley's Office on Monday evening to
discuss with the assessor the advisable
ty OF raising our valuation. The senti-
ment against an increase was almost
unanimous. Our levy is now up to the
full limit and taxes already are nearly
equal to confiscation. To raise the val
uation higher would be almost the same
as drying some of US out of house and
home.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30

DR.. Geo. W. Aver left us a clipping
Monday from the Walsenburg, (Colo.s
World. containing an account of the
marriage OF his youngest daughter.
Miss Ella. to Mr.. Frank McHarg, of
that city. The marriage was on Apru
3rd at Dodge City. Kansas, at the resi-
dence OF her brother, Geo. Aver, and
wife. Mr.. McHarg is assistant post
master at WaIsenburg. Miss Ella vis-
tied here with her father several weeks
during the latter part OF the winter.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30
Without a Clerk.

Valley township is without a clerk
on account OF somebody's mistake.
The clerk elected last fall, Jas. Doran,
left the county in March and the at
tention of the commissioners had been
called to it at the April meeting. Chair.
man Grouse says that w. s. Moomau
was appointed but there is no record of
1t anywhere and unless some action Is
taken Valley township will have no
clerk until the commissioners meet
again.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30

The mandate from the supreme court
in the HamlIn case was sent down from
Topeka Monday aud Sheriff Gano
brought MIR. Hamlin in to jail that ey-
ening. His attorneys say he will re-
main here until the May term OF court
which is now less than two weeks dis
tant. They say he will not be taken to
the penitentiary until the coram nobis
action is disposed of.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30

The ladies of the Presbyterian church
will serve strawberry supper and
social In the church parlors. Thursday
evening, beginning at O'Clock. The
ladies have assumed the responsibility
OF painting the church and making other
improvements, and they ask the public
to assist them. They promise to give
you your moneys worth Of good things
to eat.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30

Our friend, E. F. Thompson, of Min
gona township, was visitor at the In
dex Office Saturday. He informs us
that he has sold his ranch consisting of
$40 acres TO G. III. Burge, of Topeka, for
$500. He will 60 to Wichita this
week but not to stay. Mr.. Thompson
is attached to Barber county and he
thinks he Will buy other property and
continue his residence among US. MIR.
Thompson has made money in Barber
county and while he has interests in
other parts of the state. he finds that
his investments here bring the greatest
returns.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30
Changes Again.

II. l.. Williams sold his store next
door to the postoffice on Monday to
Purdy & Clay. A week ago Mr.. Will.
liams and 81. A. Tedrow came near
making deal but on account of a mis-
understanding it didn't go through.
We are not advised as to whether
Messrs. Purdy s. Clay intend to run
the store or not. The stock was in
voiced Monday and yesterday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30
U. G. ROGERS INSANE.
BrOods Over Religious Theories and
Becomes Violent.

is In very critical condition. He be-.
came insane on Monday the 2lst, but
the public did not learn of it until Sat-
urdsy evening. Mr.. Rogers lives ten
miles north Of Medicine Lodge on
Spring creek and has no close neigh
bors. A protracted meeting has been
In progress at the Amber school house
for more than month and Mr.. Rogers
took deep interest In the work. He
| had for several weeks talked rather
strangely on religious matters but his
friends dismissed it, knowing that he
was an ardent christian and at times
when enthusiasm runs high in a COM
manity, many give way to their feel
| ings.
But on Monday, the 21st, he became
raging. He imagined that God was
| having personal communication with
HIM and he said he had been command
ed TO fast and have his family do like
wise for six days. Accordingly he lock
ed them up and forbid them to eat or
drink. During the time he did many
violent and shocking acts which are not
proper to relate and his wife and chill
dren suffered more than 1t is possible
to tell. Mrs. Rogers was powerless to
get the news of his condition to the
public. He watched over the family
| and would not permit them to leave.
1t finally happened that Mr.. Rogers
hogs had strayed over to Charley Ho-
|
on Saturday night to inform Mr.. Rog-
ers about it when he discovered the
condition OF things and the neighbor-
hood was soon aroused. The people
gathered in and took charge Of the pa
! tlent and Sheriff Gano was sent for.
1t was difficult to induce him to speak
but finally the sheriff gained his con-
ddence and he spoke freely. 1t Is a
very sad incident. His mind is a total
wreck. His explanation of the bible is
ridiculous and the argument be uses to
justify his actions shows that he must
have pondered over these intricacies
tor long time.
He fancied that faith and prayer
would do everything, even to feeding
the stock, milking the cows, quieting
the children and overcoming every.
thing. Where it would have ended is
only matter of conjecture and it was
very fortunate that the discovery was
made as soon as it was.
His father, VIM. Rogers, of Crystal
Springs, and brother, DR.. E. D. Rogers,
of Harper, arrived Sunday in answer
to telephone, and the trial was held be.
fore Probate Judge Lacy on Monday.
Drs. Moore and Kociell composed the
physicians commission and the papels
were all drawn up and sent away Mon.
day night. Sheriff Gano will take him
to the asylum today.
During the last two days he grew
very much worse and his recovery is
very questionable.
The relatives. especially the wife and
children, are entitled to all considera-
tion and assistance that a community
can bestow, and we are glad to note
that the good citizens of that neighbor-
hood are sparing nothing in comforting
and caring for them.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30
Special Meeting G. A. r.

All members Of Eldred Post are re-
quested to meet at the hall next Satur-
day. May 3rd, at 9 o'clock p. N. Busi-
ness OF Importance. by order of
j. b. ROMIG.
Commander.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30

Kansas is getting her full quota Of
spring winds this year. In some parts
the wheat is being DANA Ged though
here in Barber county it is in good con-
dition. We have been fairly lucky in
the way OF spring rains but another
would not come amiss.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30

You'll get your moneys worth if you
get your photographs. photo buttons,
enlarged pictures and frames of all
kinds of the WITHERs Photo Co..
Medicine Lodge. Kans.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30

George l.. Osborne moved into the
Houchin property on Walnut street
last Thursday. They vacated the
property bought by J. N. Tincher.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tincher will soon occupy
it.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30

The all-absorbing question between
the newspapers of Kiowa is which has
greater circulation since the Review the
left. The stories they put up might
stick If either Of them had a power
press.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30

Austin Mckay of Enid. o. T., was
an Anthony visitor yesterday. He
looks well groomed and prosperous.
His brother. ex-Judge Mckay, is with
his sister, Miss Sophia, OH her claim in
the FL Reno land district,
Republican.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30

Ed Williams has been reappointed
pound master. The pound was fixed
up last Friday and that night three
horses were run in, with several addi.
tion since that time. Ed says the
stock ordinance will be strictly enforc.
cd without regard to whom it may
pinch.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30

LOsT-A check book, Farmers Sta"s
Bank, Wellington. About two-this.s..
used. Owner needs stubs for refo.-
ence. Finder will confer a favor by
leaving 1t at the Index Office.
j. Z. ELSEA.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30

VIM. Brown, residing miles east of
Sharon, has sold his mammouth Jack
to Spencer Davis, who has moved him
miles north and one half mile east of
HaZaltOn
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30

The Kansas City Commercial Club is
due to arrive here about May 2lst. The
club expects TO make" all the towns
in southern Kansas this spring.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30

H. Il. Woodward had glass eve put
IN last week. He is as good looking
again as he used to be.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30

CORN For SALE.-I haye about 500
bushels of corn to sell at rs cents per
bushel.-T. B. Stockstill, Sharon, Kas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30

Charley Priest has taken charge of
the mail route between this place and
Sun City. He began last Wednesday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30

Mrs. ]. M. Hellings visited with bel
son, James, at Coats from last Wednes
day until Monday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30

Mrs. L. NJ. Field is visiting at her
old home in Sears, Illinois. She went
on Tuesday OF last week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30

B. F. Glasier & Co., handle reliable
foot wear. L. w. & NJ. guaranteed
shoes just received new lot.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30

Mrs. j. w. Mcdaniel and children ar.
rived from Nevada, Mo-, Monday with
the intention of remaining.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30

j. w. Howard and family left Mon.
day for Canada. Ed Rouse and family
accOmanled them also.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30

Mrs. Sarah Kidd and children visited
In Wichita last week. They returned
home Friday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30

Meyer q Co.'s expert will be at B. F.
Glasier Y Co.'s May 1st and succeeding
days, to sell and measure you for a
high class tailored suit of clothes.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30

The W. G. L. u. VIII meet with Mrs.
Houch!n next Saturday afternoon at
Sp. m. Mrs. Palmer will lead the de.
yotional exercises.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30

Mrs. S. A. Hayes has been granted q
pension of So per month.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30

Ken Mcpherson and wife, of Hutch
inson, are visiting with Mr.. McPher-
sons sister, Mrs. Carmichael. The
came last Friday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30

DIR. Koeiell returned from a trip to
Kansas City last Thursday night. He
said there was a tremendous rain all
the way from Kansas City to Winfield.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30

Hall Hardware Company asks your
attention for few minutes inspection
OF the famous John Deere line of i'm
plements.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30

The representative of Meyer & Co.
will be here only few days to meas
ure you for your clothing. Call at b. F.
G!asier & Co.'s and see samples.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30

Found-A pitchfork. Owner can
have same by calling at this office.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30

Mrs. A. l.. Herr of Kiowa, is visiting
friends in the city.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30
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For satisfactory dress making go to
Howe & Burton's.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30

For the very best photos at a low
price so to the Withers Photo Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30

See DR.. Yant, dentist. Office al
Grand hotel. Room IL.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-30
CHASE HARDWARE COMPANY

have the famous Mccormick headers.
None better on sale anywhere.