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Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1902-02-21
Lora Kslvln,s InvsBHve EyerIass:

Lord KelVin's Inventive EyegIRss.
Soon after Lord Kelvin had assisted
10 laying the Atlantic cable. when he
vas yet known as Fir william ThOmp-
SCI. his mind. wasEreatlY troubled JD
devising some method FOR ~perfectihg
the ordinary telegraphic apparatus
used on overhead wires. as the old
method. or the one then In rogue. was
not suited for the varying currents
passing along the cables.
The laying Of the electric current had
the effect Of making them run together
10 one bottom current. with surface
rippies. The difficulty which Lord
Kelvin had TO overcome was 10 invent
q means Of clearly distinguishing all
the delicate fluctuations.
One day the great Inventors eyeglass
dropped or md swung 10 front Of the
magnet The Floss detected its move
ments. and from ibis simple and une4-
peete0 iDcidrnt ne mirror lnstyu-
Denr was lDvenIed
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1902-02-21

Do not go to the motion counter
where they sell pins. needles. thread.
etc. when You want to buy q book.
An absentmlnded gentleman walked
up to the notion counter one day IN q
tremendous hurry and asked. slave
you oliver TWistP"
The clerk. With q queer expression
around the eOrnars of Der mouth. In
Gdifed politely;
~0D the BpOolY'
Could you blame -har3- New yoEh
lsH9Eald
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-22
Impressed With Canada.

A. j. Ogden and VIM. Howard re-
turned from their trip to Canada the
middle of last week. They are very
favorably impressed with the country
and will move there if they do not have
to dispose of their property here with
out too great a sacrifice. Land sells
for three dollars an acre in the railroad
districts and cheaper in outlying locali
ties. There is also an abundance of
government land for homesteaders.
Taxes on quarter section is 50 SO per
annum and the taxpayers have the
privilege Of working it out.
MIR. Ogden says he visited George
Mawson at Yorkton and reports HIM as
being we'll satisfied and getting along
nicely. This year George raised 2,723
bushels oats off of Sc acres, 800 bushels
of wheat off of 10 acres, 294 bushels of
flax off of IL acres and 800 bushels of
potatoes off of one acre. Oats sell for
80 cents, wheat for 80, potatoes for 25
and flax for $l.25. Next year he will
put in larger acreage.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-22
THE DEATH MESSENGER.
Bessie, Wife of j. E. CoryelI, has Joined
the Vast Thr0ng Of the Sacred Dead.

The announcement Of the death of
Mrs. Bessie Coryell Sunday evening at
six O'Clock, January 10. 1902. fell upon
the ears OF many anxious friends with
feelings of great grief and profound re-
gret. She was sick less than twenty.
four hours. her health was good and no
one even suspected the fatal result
She died in confinement. Mr.. Coryell
is employed in bakery at Alva and
did not arrive until after his beloved
wife had passed into the destined val
ley.
The funeral services we're held at the
residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. Wm. L..
Coryell, the stricken husbands parents,
yesterday afternoon. Elder w. T. Nc
Lain, pastor of the Christian church.
preached a very touching sermon full
OF hope and sympathy. Mrs Coryell
was % years, 8 months and % days of
age. She is mourned by husband, a
small girl five years Of age, kind faith
er In law and mother in law and many
friends.
1t Is hard to say goodbye to one so
beloved. Her countless virtues endear-
ed her to all. The Coryell families
have lived In Barber county about four
years and rank among our best citizens.
Mrs. Coryell was very pleasant and
obliging young woman with a disposi-
tlOn that won admiration and respect
from her anOuaiDtancoS Hor oarIx,
death leaves vacancy at the family
freside as we'll as in the social circles
of the city, that Will be felt with last
ing sorrow. The husband, the child
and others near and dear, have sus-
tained a loss beyond human estimation.
May Divine Providence comfort them
in their affllctiOn.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-22
The Poor Farm A Failure.

AS time rolls on it becomes more evi :.
dent that the poor farm is an absolute
failure. During the last quarter there
was paid out for repairs $S09. 81. The
paupeT bills during the same period
amounted to 259 81. It was thought
that after the county had a poor farm
there would be an end to pauper bills,
but in most cases our paupers are inya-
lids and can not be provided for at the
farm. The total capital now invested
in the istitutiOn Is about $4,000. The
pauper bills average about the same as
before while the income of the farm IS
less than the taxes it formerly yielded.
The commissioners realize the propo.
sition they are up against but they
came into Office with the infant on
their hands and they must care for it
as best they can. If they can ever get
an opportunity to unload it at cost they
will doubtless take advantage of it.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-22
MEDICINE LODGE, KANSAS, JANUARY % 1902
AN EARLY SETTLEMENT.

The question as to whether the old
officers or the new ones are entitled to
offices which were made vacant this
year on account of the operation of the
biennial election law, will be argued in
the supreme court next Monday, Janu.
ary 9th and a decision is expected
about February 1st. This case partic-
ularly affects the judges whose terms
have expired. but it will practically
settle the entire controversy. the same
question being involved. However, if
the court should hold that the old judges
are not entitled to the offices, the coun-
ty officers would not be bound to va.
cate. If they are arbitrary about it
they can not be ousted until individual
cases are brought.
1t is safe to say that if the old Judges
can not hold over neither can the old
county officers. The fact that the
old judges are Popullsts and the coun-
ty officers are republicans ought not to
have any weight. Justice demands
that the same rule apply in each case.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-22
A Fine Dictionary.

Through the efforts of County Super
intendent Lake, School District Mum
Der 80 has an elegant Webster Interna
tional dictionary with volumInous ap-
pendix and historical reference. 1t is
magnificent book, exceptionally well
bound and replete with information.
Mr.. Lake has an extra copy of the die
tionary at his office for inspection and
is authorized to sell it to any school
district at cost. individuals can not
purchase it below the list price.
In many resects this work is superior
to most encyclOpedias.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-22
MingOna's New Library.

The citizens of Mingona township
have secured library of so books from
the State Travelling Library Commits
sion. The books are up.to- date and
consist of Poems, Science, History, Bl.
ography and various others. There is
also department for the little folks.
The membership fee is 25 cents. Books
can be kept two weeks'by any member.
In six months these so books will be
exchanged for so new ones. The libra
ry IS kept at John M. Clarke's residence
on the Lake City road. Miss Pearl
Clark is librarian.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-22
Obituary of Charles F. Rudolph.

Charles Rudolph. the Santa Fe
brakeman on the train, which runs from
Medicine Lodge to Attica, a branch of
the Santa Fe, met with quite an acci-
dent Monday, January l3, 1902, which
resulted in his death few hours later.
Mr.. Rudolph was riding some cars in
on the switch when he lost his hold and
fell under the cars which ran over him
cutting off both legs. He was picked
up and brought to his home in Medi-
cine Lodge where every assistance was
given him for his recovery but all to no
purpose.
Mr. Rudolph was conscious of the
fact that death now had claimed him
as His own. He said to his friends
who watched SO eagerly by his side for
the better II fear they have got me
this time: yes, | must CO." During the
hours of his most intense pain, he was
as kind and gentle .as p child. He
would ask his friends won't you
please do this" or please can't you do
that" Everyone was impressed with
his Taln. Just about an hour before
his death he talked to his wife and told
her he must so and when the conversa-
tion ended he died without a struggle.
His funeral was conducted from the
Baptist church. Rev. j. J. Griffin
preaching the sermon, after which the
Masonic order took charge of the re-
mains and conducted their services at
the grave. His many friends followed
his body to its last resting place, there
to weep with the family and loved ones
and to pay the last tribute of respect to
the departed.
He leaves wife, son and daughter, a
mother and five brothers to mourn his
loss. He has been in the employ of the
Santa Fe % years.
The family, with Mr.. and Mrs. Ru-
dOlph and daughter, Jessie, of Kiowa.
extend to their many kind friends their
heartfelt thanks for their kindness and
sympathy shown in this deepest afflic-
ton. -
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-22

Mr.. Grigsby of Elm Mills attended
the lecture Friday eve.
The EpwOrth League was led By C..
E StrOhl last Sunday eva.
Mr.. Duran has returned to his home
after two weeks sojourn among US.
Miss Stevens spent Saturday and
Sunday visiting with friends at Elm
Mills.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Stroll are visit.
ing at present with relatives in Rush
county. Kans.
Mr. Summerville Of Wellington spent
day or two in our neighborhood look
ing up real estate.
There will be league social giten at
the home of Miss Corrie Friday eve.
the first of the season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roach of San Jose. Mo
are visiting the latter's mother and 9th
er relatives at present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Majors returned Wed
nesday from their VISIT in Missouri.
having spent about month VS.
itlng his relatives.
Mr.. Rose of Shelby county has pur-
chased the 160 acres north of Joe Cir,
lies, and is at present boarding with
his brOther-ln-law Mr.. Harris, until
he can build On his farm
Mr. Graves has traded his farm and
stock for hardware store in Albany.
Mo-, and has gone to take charge of
the business. His son. Clyde, will 90 to
assist him in the near future.
r. M. Radcliffe has sold bis home
and business to Mr.. Osborn of Gun.
ningham, who will take possession
about March 1. Mr.. Osborn has order
ed IL car loads of lumber and we un.
derstand he will open up lumber yard
here right.away.
There was a lecture at the school
house Friday eve, delivered by Profes-
sor Weeks Of the Winfield college at
Winfield, Kans HIS subject was
Poetry, and the poetry of James
Whitcomb Riley in particular. All
who are familiar with Riley's writings
can judge quickly of how interesting
such a lecture would be and especially
when given by man of the ability of
the Professor.
The Literary met as usual Thurs.
day eve. The subject of debate was
"ResOlved that there is more beauty
and attraction in art than in nature. -
1t was discussed by Mills. Barnstable,
Mcclure, Blackwelder and Dunham
for affirmative and ackwelder, Sell
lers, Duran and Swim for negative.
Affirmative won. The best part of the
evenings entertainment was the reci.
tatlOns by Mr.. Duran of Rush county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-22
A Good Lecture.

The lecture of Rev. VIM. Shelton.
Past Grand Prelate of Missouri, on the
Beauties of Pythian.,tn," at the op-
era house Tuesday night of last week.
was excellent. MIR. Shelton is well
versed In the principles of the order
and his lecture had remarkable effect
Oh The members as we'll as those not
connected with the lodge. A large
crowd attended the meeting.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-22
Emmett MeClearey Insane.

Information was received here Mon
day that Emmett McClearey was ad-
judged insane at Kansas City, Kansas,
and has been sent to the asylum at To.
peka. Mrs. McClearey and the children
are expected here this week to STAY
with hec parents and relatives while
Emmett IS receiving treatment. 1t is
to be hoped that the arrangement is
only temporary and that it will yield
rapidly to treatment. We regret, in
deed, to learn of this sad misfortune.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-22

<Sncle Billy WOrland of Capron, call
ed on the Review, Tuesday, with Mr..
Barnes, a brother OF Mrs. Worland.
who is here from Lafayette county,
Missouri, looking over Oklahoma. He
is surprised at the business activity of
Alva and likes the looks of Woods
county much better than that of the
new country where he has just BEEN
Alva Review.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-22
Kindness Appreciated.

The family of VIM. l.. CoryelI desire
to give expression of thanks to their
kind friends and neighbors who anticl.
pated and responded to all their wants
in their time Of sadness and gloom.
May Heaven bless them.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-22

a ukase has gone into effect prohib-
iting non renters from using water
from the city hydrants, and the dads
are receiving considerable attention in
the conversations of those who are af-
fected by the new order.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-22

III. l.. Williams last week purchased
X. III. Clay's propelty-the Vernon Ly-
tie house-in the south part of town,
occupied by Z. l.. Lake. Mr.. Lake
doesn't relish the job of moving again.
There are no houses to rent.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-22

Roy Wasser, who has been employed
here for the past month as message
carrier, returned to his home IN Okla
homa last week. And there is only
one girl in Medicine Lodge who regrets
Roy's hasty departure!
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-22

. The one fare rate made by all rail-
roads for round trip to Wichita, Kan
sas and return on the dates of the
Eighth Annual Convention of the Ok
lahoma Live Stock Association, Febru-
ary IL. II, and 13, next, is effective on
10th and 18th. A splendid program
has been prepared and Wichita will en-
tertain royalty all who may come
Among the features Of special interest
are special sales OF registered cattle
and horses, the regular convention pro-
gram, ropinge and riding contests for
purses, open packing houses and stock
yards to all visitors and the annual
Cattlemen's Ball. A cordial 1Yitation
to attend is extended to everyone.
Remember the dates.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-22

Ii. K. BckfOrd, of Alva, and Louis
Walton of Harper, were transacting
business in the city last week. They
are both prominent bankers in this part
OF the country.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-22

Lew Beals, of Sharon township, is
making arrangements to move to Colo
RADIO and buy in the Irrigation belt. He
lived there several years ago and says
Mrs. Beals' health was much better
there.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-22
The Hamlin Case Postponed.

The case of State vs.. Tolbert Hamlin
was postponed by the supreme court
last week until March 7. 1t came up
for hearing but by consent of both par
ties it was continued until March.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-22

For RENT-Eighty acres of land one
half mile north OF Sharon, also eighty
acres two and one-half miles south
east Of Sharon. Address s. F. South
wick, AnadarkO. O. T.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-22

Milt BOOher removed recently to
Pleasant Hill, Mo. 1t will only be a
question Of short time until be re-
turns. Imagine Kansan moving to
Missouri!
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-22

Sheriff Gano was interviewing Gov
ernor Stanley at Topeka Saturday. If
other republicans win it, why not Jim
also. 1t is not fair to make fish
of one and fowl of the other.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-22

A cold. strong north wind Monday
didn't improve the condition of whea,
very much. Moisture is needed.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-22

George w. Horney left Saturday on
business trip to Wichita, Topeka and
Kansas City.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-22

Postmaster w. G. Douglass, of Alva
visited Harry Briant one day last
week. The Douglass and Briant fami-
lies were brought up in the same neigh
bOrhOOd.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-22

For Farm Loans see VIM. Palmer at
Office of DR.. Moore
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-22

A little boy baby weighing 10 pounds
arrived at the home of Chas. Painter
and wife last Friday, January 18th.
DR.. Moore introduced the little fellow.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-22

Will Shuler was shaking hands with
Medicine Lodge friends last week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-22

For satisfactory dress making go t
Howe & Burton's.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-22

Hillory Weidner purchased Judge
Stevens residence property in the
north part OF town last week. He
paid $3.50 for 1T.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-22

Parties looking for Poorman's An
thony -four can find it at w. H. Nc
Call's-Cook block.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-22

Among those who distributed beau
tiful 1902 calanders are F. A. Withers,
Chase Hardware Company, and the
Medicine Lodge Telephone Company.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-22

Glasier & Co., are making special
prices on mems shirts and ladies belts.
1t is clearance sale and goods are
going at 20 to 80 per cent REDUCTION.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-22

Charlie Anderson is reported sick
with typhoid fever.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-22

The j. p. Talbot ranch northeast of
town, formerly the Bruce Dobbs ranch
was sold last week to Leavenworth
parties.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-22

A. 0. U. w. lodge Will have it's So
cial meeting on the evening of January
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-22

DIR. G. l.. SPARKS, Dentist. Office
over Citizens Bank.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-22
ISABEL NEWS.

1.
lReceived too late for last Weeks Index.1
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-01-22
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
The Newark journal., 1902-10-17

discussed has not been prompted by any selfish or mercenary mo- tives and, while we have severely criticised certain parties at Bates vile, we have not done so with cut just cause. They placed themselves in a position that in- yited criticism. Nor have we written line that was inspired by any sort of prejudice against Batesville. It is the rotteness of the machine and certain persons connected with 1t that we have been gunning for. And judging from the bitterness of their per s0nal denuuciatlon of The Jour nal and their methods of trying to bluff and suppress us, they have at least been made to feel the sting of the few yolleys of facts fired at them.
 But we assure them of one thing, they have tackled a tough proposition when they attempt to run a bluff over The Journal. At least we are not going to leave the country for q few weeks yet, and in the meantime The Journal will still do business at the old stand.
The Newark journal., 1902-10-17

the conduct of the editor of The Journal during the recent politi- cal campaign. Whether or not they felt justified in returning d truebill charging us with viola ton of the law, we are not pre- pared to say.
 The editor of this paper IS per- sonally acquainted with hut few members of the present grand jury, but suppose they are all good men. However, we think It entirely within the bounds of truth to say that there is a good deal of spite work at the bottom of the affair. Of one thing we are reasonably sure There is ab- soiutelY no grounds for libel suit agalnst The Journal, from the simple fact that we have nev- CT made single statement of the facts i'll the case in our dis cussions of the political situation in the county.
 True, we have poured hot shot into some of the gang of corrupt, sore-hellied political trIeksters who have manipulated things in this county, and they no doubt feel sore about it, but the pity of it is we did not tell one half of their meaness.
 But we have won their enmity because we boldly stood up for the right and denounced their schemes of daylight robbery, and they no doubt thnk they will get a bluff in on us good and hard by having certain persons summoned before the grand jury to be quiz zed about editorials that appear ed in Tho Journal. Fortunately. or unfortunately, as the case may be, The Journal is not to be bluff ed by any such methods and cx- poets to go on denouncing cor ruption wherever it may occur. regardless of the blufiing and bnll- dozing tactics of cliques and com pines.
 Our attitude on any of the issues
The Newark journal., 1902-10-17
BONE: FOOD

Soft and crooked bones mean bad feeding. Call the disease rickets if you want to. The growing child must cat the right food for growth. Bones must have bone food, blood must have blood food and so on through the list.
 Scott's Emulsion ; -he right treatment for soft bones in children. Iittledoses everyday rive the stiffness and shape that healthy bones should have.
 Bow legs become straighter, loose joints grow stronger and frmness comes to the soft heads.
 Wrong food caused the trouble. Rightfood will cure it.
 In thousands of cases Scott's Emulsion has proven to be the right food for soft bones in childhood.
 Send for free sample.
 SCOTT & BOVINE. Chemists. zoe AIS Pearl Street. New York.
 zoe and sI.oos all druggists
The Newark journal., 1902-10-17
DAVIS AND A THIRD TERM.

And now comes the announce ment from the state capital that Jeff Davis will be candidate for a third term as governor. Thls will probably be q surprise to many of his followers throughout the state, from tie fact that he most emphatically announced in many of his speeches during the recent campaign that he positive ly would not be a candidate for a third term, and even asked that the Arkansas Democrat print this statement "In box car letters" Governor Davis probably knows his own business, but from our point of view, 1t would be a very uncertain undertaking for him to again offer for governor No governor within number of years past has ever seriously considered such step, and, notwithstanding his great popularity with certain classes of people, we believe that it would be political suicide for him to attempt it.
 The Journal has always mani fested friendly disposition to- ward Governor Davis. and, while we have never taken an active in- terest either for or against him as candidate for United States senator, we must eandidIy admit that The Journal is opposed to his candidacy for d third term as governor.
The Newark journal., 1902-10-17

The first number of the Beebe Herald, a neatly printed and newsy five column quarto, with A. N. Barlow as editor, has found it's way to our exchange table. It IS successor to the Bald Knob Herald and bears a more prosper ous appearance than when at Bald Knob.