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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-19

The people in their collec.
tive capacity can manage the
TELEGRAPH or the railroad
when the fee title to the
same is in themselves, much
better than when the fee IT,.
tie is in private corporations
or private individuals. The
question would then be sim.
plified. Vested rights being
eliminated from the question
the proposition could be ap.
preached with a directness
which is now impossible.
The circumlocution and the
hair splitting distinctiveness
which is always indnlged in
by courts in dealing with
the private corporation in its
relation to the public, is cor.
fusing to the mind. And
yet this is the only avenue
through which the railroad
question can be reached un-
der present conditions. The
legislatures, state or national,
it is true, reach out and pass
laws, but the construction of
these laws always rests with
the courts. The courts are
the final arbitrators.- Kan.
sas Commoner.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-19
HATED P0PULISTIc DOCTRINE.

The Chicago Record-Herald has in
it's time poked considerable fun at the
popuIists, and yet in an editorial print
ed in it's issue Of February oath, the
Record-Herald seriously discusses the
question, shall we have tie referen-
dump" The Record-Herald saws:
1.-The referendum as remedy for the
greatest evils of democracy, such as
corrupt legislation and government by
bosses, is receiving more serious dis
cussion at this time than ever before
A growing disposition on the part of
the people to test it's efficacy in res
cuing the principle of self govern
ment is manifest in nearly every
state" Can it be possible that sedate
republican organs are becoming con-
verified to hated ''populistlc doctrines?'
w. j. Bryan.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-19
Strikes q Rich Find.

"I was troubled for several years
with chronic indigestion and nervous
debility" writes F. j . Green. of Lam
caster. N. III. mo remedy helped me
until began using Electric Bitters.
which did me more good than all the
medicines I ever used. They have also
kept my wife in excellent health for
years. She says Electric Bitters are
just splendid for female troubles; that
they are grand tonic and invigorator
for weak, rundown women. No other
medicine can take its place in our fam
ily.n Try them. Only so cents at
Young's drug store.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-19
BRYAN ON ALTGELD'S DEATH.

NEW YORK, March Nv. j..
Bryan was much affected when inform.
ed of the death of Governor Altgeld.
The Democracy leader is here in con-
nection with the publication of book.
John z. Alt9eld's death is national
loss" he said. He was an American
IN the highest sense and true friend
aud defender of the interests of the
people. There is something sublime
in the thought that he died defending a
down troddan race. His last act forms
perfect index Of his &. n arous life."
BOSTON, March 12.-George F.
Williams today said: Governor Alt
geld died as he hoped to die. in the har-
ness fighting for the oppressed. He
loved his fellowmen with woman's
love and yet with the vigor of giant. y
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-19

The death of Ex-Governor
Altgeld, of Illinois, removes
one of our foremost states
men from the political arena.
Like that of all great men
his death was sudden. He
was stricken with appoplexy
while making a pro-Boer
speech. Altgeld is dead, but
Ibis soul goes marching on"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-19

So Mr.. Nixon is to be
the next representative. We
wonder how that sets with
Sammy. Griffin used to lay
awake nights fancying how
the Office of representative
would eventually lead him
up to the United States Sen
ate. It's very cruel for Nick
to thwart his plans tbusly.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-19

Congressman Dick. chair
man of the republican COM
.mittee Of Ohio, aud one of
the foremost politicians in
the nation has fallen out
with President Roosevelt
aud the congressman who are
supporting his Cuban policy.
Dick says it is suicidal.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-19

The people elect and pay
men to go to Washington
and the state legislatures to
make laws for the benefit of
the people who pay them,
but under the existing order
these fellows put in all their
time serving the corpora.
tions, making laws that will
enable this, that, or the 9th,
er corporation to squeeze the
aforesaid people. Now isn't
that true? If there were no
corporations to bride the
public officials there would
be no bribery, and the pub
lie would get the best service
these men know how to give.
Can't you see how the thing
works? Make all monopolies
public property and see how
quickly the public service
will be improved. You know
bribery is the cause of pub.
lie corruption. Without cor
porations and fellows seek
ing contracts, who would
have enough interest in any
law to bride to get it? Why
not use your brains to reason
out the cause of things?-
Appeal to Reason.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-19
DEMOCRATIC MASS CONVENTION.

A mass convention OF the Democratic party
OF Barber county is hereby called to meet ut
the court house in Medicine Lodge on Satur-
day, April 10, 1902. to elect four delegates 10
the Democratic State convention, five to the
Democratic Congressional convention and as
many as may be apportioued to this county
TO the Judicial convention. E@ery Democrat
In the county 10 Invited to participate in this
convention. J. NJ GROUSE.
Il. ii. HALL. Secretary. Chairman
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-19

Whatever can be said by
way of condemnation of the
Tillman-M cLaurin encounter
in the senate, the cold fact
remains that Senator Till
man did nothing more than
tell the plain truth concern
ing the political actions of
his colleague, Senator Nc.
Laurin. Mr.. McLaurin pos.
Us as a democrat yet votes
with the republicans on ev-
cry material issue. In re.
turn for his services he is
dispenser of public patron
age in South Carolina and
perhaps other southern
states. McLaurin uses this
lever to pull democrats to his
support and by so doing may
possibly advance republican.
ism in the south. In expos
ing McLaurin to public in.
dignation Senator Tillman
did a good and noble work
in the interest of clean poll
tics and common decency
He erred, of course, in resent
ing McLaurin's abuse by
main force, yet it requires a
great effort to sit quietly and
take the lie when one knows
that it is the whole truth.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-19

Now that Prince Henry
has shaken the dust from his
feet and returned to Deitch.
land, we Americans can set.
tie down and be ourselves
again. The way some PEG.
pie chase after aristocracy
and worship Royalty is
enough to make the Statue
of Liberty crumble to earth.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-19

Wonder what Senator
Harris thinks by this time of
that speel he made in the
Senate for Fred Funston. If
Funston had the power he
would hang Harris and a lot
of other American citizens
because they do not approve
of the republican policy in
the ORIENT.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-19
Extracts From KieHa News.

Our old friend l.. M. Presnall OF
Cedar township was caller al our of
fee few days ago. This was his FIRST
visit to Kiowa for some time. He suf-
fered with a peculiar ailment for some
time and medical remedies applied had
little effect. His trouble seemed TO
have its source In deranged liver.
Lately he has improved some. but he il
not as stout as formerly aud gets about
very little.
Hon. T. p. Wilson tackled a tame
looking bicycle few days ago, but his
first attempt to mount the critter and
put spurs to it was not a success
Tommy is considered the most daring
and best rider on the range. but when
1t comes to mounting a spindle.shank-
ed, sway backed, lop cared, bob tailed.
rubber healed bicycle we advise him to
do as we do-to let prudekce be the
better part of valor.
x<<
Jacob Achenbsch made three ship.
ments OF full fed cattle in the past two
weeks. He fed wheat and oatmeal as
an experiment and he is 80 we'll pleased
with the financial result of it be has
placed another hundred Of picked
steers in his lot to continue his feeding
operations.
Our friend George Eckert sent us a
brief message by his son. who came in
Tuesday after load of feed. He quot
ed scripture, which We looked up. and
found to the point. Our reply was
likewise reference to the Holy book
which our scholarly friend will find ap.
propriate after reading the Convention
Dripping in the last issue OF the News.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-19

If Fred Funston had his
way about it he would hang
every person who does not
endorse Imperialism. An.
other big man gone wrong.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-19

THE senate voted on the ship subsidy
bill yesterday. Hosts of loyal Ameri-
can patriots are hoping that 1t did not
pass. bu, there is reason for much
Doubt
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-19

THERE will be joint meeting Of the
Democratic and Populist state commit
tees at Topeka next Tuesday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-19

THE date Of the democrat state con.
vention has been changed from May
Goth to Nav 22nd.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-19

The sheriff case was argued in The
supreme court Saturday. a decision
will be handed down about April 10th.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-15
THE NEEDS OF AMERICUs.

No matter where city is located,
and regardless of the fine country
which may surround it or the health
fulness of its climate, it will never take
that forward stride of prosperity for
which every place in the South is now
struggling, without few citizens filled
with public spirit, and ready to devote
at least part of their time, money and
brains to the public welfare of the
place. A few public spirited citizens
can, regardless of other inhabitants,
do great deal for their town or city,
but the greatest good can be accom-.
plished when all-old and young, men,
women and children-are filled with
public spirit, and are ever ready tc
join in any movement looking to the
public good Amerlcus needs to wake
up and her young men to put THEN
shoulders to the wheel of progress and
push Americas to the front among
the cities of Georgia, the place where
she rightfully belongs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-15
PRICE THAT CORN MAY BRING

Corn will be scarce in Texas, until
the big crop of 1903 comes in, but good
crops of corn in the West assure IFS
that there will be no actual suffering
The price to consumers is rear the dol
lar mark now. But what of that Corn
has sold readily for 49, per bushel
in Texas and the people were as fat
and enjoyed as good health as they
would have done with corn at IS cents
The price of corn really don't amount
to much anyway. If one buys corn at
high price to feed hogs, he charges
a high price for the resulting pork; and
If farmer gets a dollar for a bushel
of corn, it will take only few minutes
to spend the dollar for some high pric-
ed goods at the store Some years ago
the average price of corn IN Texas
was 80 cents at gathering time and 81
at Christmas, The extremes were %
cents at'gathering to So to 81 so by the
latter part of winter, And there was
no general howl about either the high
prices or the low. If corn is scarce and
dear, we can use less of it and more OF
something else, and the few farmers
who have corn to sell will not complain
about the high price.-Texas Farm and
Ranch.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-15

There ID more catarrh in this section
of the country than all other dseases
put together, aud until the last few
years was supposed to be lncurable.
For great many years doctors pro-
nounced it local disease, and prescrib-
ed local remedies, and by constantly
falling to cure with local treatment,
pronounced it incurable. Science bas
proven catarrh to be a constitutional di-
sease, and therefore requires constitu-
tional treatment Hairs CatarTh Cure,
manufactured by f. j. Cheney & Co.,
Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitution
al cure on the market. 1t Is taken in
ternally in doses from ten drops to a
teaspoonful. 1t acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of thu sys-
tenn. They offer one hundred dollars
for any case it fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials Address
+. j. CHENEY Il CO., Toledo, O
Sold by Druggists, 75c
Halls Family Pills are the best
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-15


When you see a youth who will seek
work, no matter how mental it may
be, rather than be idle, you can make
up your mind that he amounts to some
thing. The youug man who would
starve rather than do anything beneath
what he conceives his dignity is not
made of the right kind of stuff to cut
much figure in life. All honest toll IS
honorable. There Is nothing so moral
ly degrading as that aversion to manu-
al labor which is a combination of lazi-
ness and bad conduct
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-15

Aguinaldo is not pleased over HIS
release from captivity. He seems to
want to remain a prisoner under
American protection He Is afraid to
go about free man in his native land
Perhaps he fears he will meet the
ghost of Gen. Luna, who was muir
dered by his order or, what is more
likely, he fears the friends of Luna
will avenge his murder by boloing the
Washington of the Philippines. !"
Aguinaldo should come to this country
and become the honOred guest of the
Senators and Representatives who
have expressed such unbounded adj
miration for him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-15
FREE TO OUR READERS
Botanic Blood Balm for the Blood.

If you suffer from ulcers, eczema,
scrofula, blood poison, cancer, eating
sores, itching skin, pimples, bolls,
bone pains, swellings, rheumatism. ca
tarrh, or any blood or skin disease,
we advise you to take Botanic Blood
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mended for old, obstinate, deep-seated
cases, cures where all else fails, heals
every sore, makes the blood pure and
rich, gives the skin the rich glow OF
health. Druggists, 81 per large bottle.
Sample sent free by writing Blood
Balm Co, Atlanta, Ga. Describe
trouble and free medical advice sent in
sealed letter. Medicine sent at once,
prepaid.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-15
Vacation Days.

Vacation time is here and the children
are fairly living ont of doors. There
could be no healthier place for them.
You need only to guard against the &C
cidents Incidental to most open air
sports No remedy. equals DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve for quickly stopping
pain or rem owing danger of serions con
stquences For cuts, scads and wounds
IL used DeWtt's Witch Haz j Saiva for
sores cuts and bruises" says J., b..
Johnson, Swift, Tex. at is the best
remedy on the m lrket" Sure cure fer
piles and skin diseases. Beware Of
connterfeita. w. A Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-15
WISDOM IN FARMING.
Col. JB. Killbrew IN Southern Farm

Col. J.B. Killbrew IN Southern Farm
Magazine of Baltimore for June says:
The farmers of the South have arriy
ed at that state in their agricultural
progress when the system practiced
for more than 100 years of clearing new
land aud turning out old land must be
abandoned and more rational system
adopted. To wear out land and then
abandon it is barbarism-a practice in
deed, unfit to be tolerated by an en-
lightened people. The earth butchery
of the past must be atoned for by the
earth nursery of the present. The
cruel stabs given to mother earth
should be bound up and her wounds
healed and her health restored, and
then she will be grateful for the con-
sideration and care she has received,
and will pour out 20 her cherishing
children the richest bountles of her
exuberant bosom.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-15

In rebuilding the white house, the
floor of the room where so many presl-
dents have transacted public business
was made into canes and presented to
friends of the supervising architect.
The floors of all the rooms could have
been sold IN that way to the public for
enough TO pay for mahogany floors.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-15

BY the passage of bill on the last
day of the recent session of Congress
the sum of So, 900, 900 will be distribut-
ed In North Carolina aud Tennessee as
pensions to confederate veterans who
deserted their army to fight with the
Union forces.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-15

Robert Womack, the discoverer of
Cripple Creek, was entertained there
publicly on July 4.h. He is no richer
today than when he first struck these
rich gold mines from which others have
drawn so much wealth. - Augusta
Chronicle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-15
LIABILITIES

STATE Or GEORGIA, SUMTER CoU&TY
Before me came w, L, Thomas, Cashier
OF the Plains Bank, who belngi daily
sworn, says that the above and foregoing
statement IS 4 true condition OF said bank
as shown by the books of file in said bank.
w. THOMAS, Cashier
Sworn and subscribed TO before me, this
18th day of July, 1909. ROSS DEAN,
Notary Public Sumter Co. Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-15

The cost of the Philippine contest
has been $3.50, 900, 600. But before we
get thorough paying the resulting pen
sions, that sum will look like the value
OF half dozen nlckels.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-15
Window Shades.

We are going to quit handling
Window Shades. We give choice
of 125 Linen Opake Shades, with
or without fringe, plain or with
dadO, for 22c each.
We also give choice of about 80
shades, all colors, worth 25c each
for 1Oc for the shade.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-15

King Edwards chances of holding on
to his earthly crown for an indefinite
period seem to be very good, in spite
of a multiplicity of physicians.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-15

STATE OF GEORGIA, SUMTER COUNTY.
Before me came c. NJ. Council, cashier of
the Planters Bank, who being duly sworn,
says the above and foregoing statement Is a
true condition of said bank as shown by
the books Of file in said bank
c, M. COUNCIL, Cashier,
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
Goth day of July 1902.
r L. MCNULTY, N p, S. c. Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-15

Neither Senator Bailey nor Judge
Pentield has appeared on the firing
line. An effort is being made to set
tie the matter under flag of truce
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-15

The ship subsidy bill goes over until
the next session. 1t was not regard
ed as safe to pass it in face of the
fall elections.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-15
Are You Using Aliens Foot Ease

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder. IC cures Corns; Bun
ions, Painful, Smarting, Hot Swollen
feet. At all Druggists and Shoe Stores,
IS cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-15

Notwithstanding all that has b9e
said about svariciousness,n not one man
in thousand who has health and re.
muneratiYe wages but is happy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-15

Nothing is uaeless which contributes
to the welfare and happiness of even
one of Gods creatures.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-15
TIE Tlmes-RecOrder is the

oniclsi Organ of the City of Americas
ofhcial Organ of Sumter County
omcial Organ of Webster County.
Onietal Organ of Railroad Commission of
Georgia for the Sd Congressional District
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-15

Opulenoe never causes pessimism
and optimism ia never produced by
enury.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-15
White Dress Goods.

Our entire stock of White Dress
Goods Will be sacrificed. White
Organizes, White Lawns, White
Piques, White Welts, White
Swisses, in fact everything in white
will be included in this sacrifice
sale.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-15
Mems Summer Underwear.
Boys Summer Clothing.

We have about twenty -fys suits
left of the soc and 75c grade for
little boys 4 to 8 years old. We
will close them out at 29c per suit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-15

There are always signboarda on the
road to right, but some pretend not to
know how to read.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-15
House furnishings.
Towels.

$50 Dozen names the quantity in
last shipment of Towels. Buy this
week if you appreciate values you
have never obtained in Americas
before.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-15

NAAEHM III Morphine and Whskev
HDHEMM hahitstreated without pain
hEENH or Condnement. Cure guar
VI BONH anteed at Sanitarium or no
pay q. II. VEAL, Mangr Lithia Springs Cure
Co, Drawer A, Austell, Ca. Home,treatment sent
ifpreferred. Corresponds strictly conhdentis'
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-15

We haven't space to tell you
about our 4c, 4!c and sc Lawns
and waistings. See them. Admire
them. Buy them and you will ap-
preciate them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-15
AMERICUs, Ca, JULY Is, 1902.

Gen FItzhugh Lee thinks Cuba will
have to chose between monarchy or
annexation. 1t will be annexation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-15
Wash Dress Goods.

We have just received ship
ment of Batiste Indienne. The true
value of these goods is 1Oc, 121c
and 15c per yard. We offer the
entire lot at SIC per yard.