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The Red Cloud chief., 1902-10-31
County Ticket.
Lincoln Letter

Lincoln, Oct Especial Core
spondence to the Chief The last week
of the campaign finds the republicans
of the state well organized, and conf.
dent Of victory The II thing neces
sary now il recognized to be that all
republicans urn ont on election day
and do their duty. The state com
mittee is gr(tifed at the interest man.
ifested, andj has sent out cheering news
to the local. committeeman.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-04
Equalization Meeting.

The county commissioners met at
the clerks Office Monday as Board Of
Equalization. They are doing the usu-
al amount of business in equaliziDg as
sessments.
Before they adjourn they will con.
vene as a Board of commissioners and
take some action relative to our wreck
ed bridges. The inclination of the
Board would be to build steel bridges,
but under the law they are not permit
ted to expend over a certain amount
for bridge and the limit is too low to
put in substantial steal bridge. One
thing is certain, there will be no old
shells put up hereafter. Piles will have
to be driven good length instead of
beicg sawed off at the top. With that
matter looked after, and better ap-
proaches, even a timber bridge will
withstand the high waters. It will be
a great expense to repair these bridges.
In some instances the bridges are en-
tirely gone.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-04
BOer War Ended.

Late press dispatches say that the
South African war is at an end. The
British make some concessions, but in
the main the Beers were forced to sur
render their liberty and as nation are
wiped from the face OF the earth.
This conflict was in operation two
years and eight months. It cost Great
Britain one and one.fourth billion dol.
lars and % ,2O6 men killed and 1882
crippled and invalids.
The total available fighting forces of
the Beers was $4,000. These were re
duced to 5000, part being prisoners and
part killed.
This is the most cruel war In modern
history and an instance in which might
instead Of right prevailed. The world
SORROWS and sympathizes with the
weak though brave people of South AT.
rica In their oppression.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-04
Look Out For Them.

A few weeks ago the Index mention
ed the fact that a license had been is.
sued to wrought iron and steel range
outfit for the privilege of working the
county, and it seems that there is some
dissatisfaction in their way of doing
business. Deputy County Clerk Will
son has letter from the Hopper Hdw.
60. OF Pratt in which it is stated that
q license was granted to a similar con-
cern, and there, as here, privilege was
given them to run one wagon, but in.
stead of running one they put out sew
en-. The county attorney of this coun-
ty has been notified and he will doubt
less see that the law is observed.
On general principles these travelling
concerns ought to be given the cold
shoulder anyway. They pay no taxes
here while our merchants do. IT their
goods fail to give satisfaction the pur-
chaser has no recourse. The seller is
gone and the patron can't 60 into his
store and have matters corrected. AS q
rule the travellers prices are higher than
those of our home merchant. Recently
one of our leading farmers near this
city bought range from one of these
concerns and when he came to inquire
he found that he could have saved Sis
if he hadbought the same range OF either
OF the hardware firms in this city. Stand
by the home merchant. Don't be TAX
en- in by these foreign outfits.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-04
A GOOD WOMAN GONE.
Elizabeth Brown, wife Of Vim. Brown,
Has 6<oSsed the River.

Mrs. Elizabeth Brown. wife Of Will
liam Brown, of Sharon township, de-
parted this life on Saturday, May 81.
1902:
Mrs. Brown had been a great suffer
or sometime before her death and for
the past ten months she was confined
to her bed . greater part of the time.
Through all her sickness she was pa.
tient and cheerful and enjn, ed talking
about the future that awaited her.
She had lived consistent and faith
ful christian life for many years, hav.
ing been converted at the age of Is
years.
The funeral services were held at the
Enon Baptist church. Sunday after
noon at O'Clock, the sermon being
preached by Rev. }. j. Griffin, pastor
Of the Baptist church of Medicine
Lodge. Text: Revelations. 14:3.
The whole community feel that
they have lost a friend and they show
ed their respect to the departed one
and the family from the large process
sion that followed the remains to its
last resting place.
This is one of the early Barber coun.
ty families. Mr.. Brown is man
whom verybody is proud to call lis
friend and our citizens all join in ex
tending deep sympathy in his loss.
The family and relatives extend
their thanks to the many friends who
were so kind in helping in this hour oi
bereavement.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-04
Democratic Committee Meeting.

The Democratic central committee
of Barber county will meet in Med
icine Lodge on Saturday, June 81,
1902, at 2 O'Clock p. M, for the pur-
pose of fixing date for holding the
county convention and for the tranac-
tion of any other business that may be
brought before the meeting. The at
tendance OF every member of the COM
mittee is desired.
j. M. GROUSE. Chairman.
r. III. HALL, Sec'y.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-04
Silver Medal Contests.

The Temperance Association is con.
dactipg series of Silver Medal con-
tests under the direction of Miss Ber-
nice Woodward. The first has already
been held and it was won by Miss Ilo
Aldrich. The names of the class mem-
bers are also published:
Second Contest-June 5th-College Hill.
MEMBERS OF CLASS.
Laura Ga1die Ernest Gaddie
Arch MCGUIRE George StOcketill
Jessie MacGregor Nate Taylor
George COlbOrn Anna Gaddie
MEMBERS OF CLASS.
Ed Duncan Ida Burlington
Brise Duncan Maude Romig
Will Norris Carrie Norris
Will Rozzelle Flossie Rozzelle
Fourth Contest-July l8th-Cfown Point.
MEMBERS OF CLASS.
naude Malone Orvills Newell
Fanny Allen Will Humphrey
Emma Whittcn Morton McKean
Stella Lusk Ed Schuyler
Following these contests, after suf
| iclent number of silver medals have
been won, gold medal contest will bt
held. Much interest is being manifest
ed in these entertainments and tn,
young people are doing excellent work
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-04

Mrs. III. III. Case and three Of her
children are the guests of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Roberts. They
came down from the Lodge Monday
Grandpa Roberts had real surprise
for his grandson in the shape of cor
rect imitation of the regulation uni.
form OF midshipman Of the u. s. B. S.
Iowa. The young man wears the suit
of a navy with pride and dignity, and
we hope he may some day stand on the
bridges of the magnificent ironclad as
It's commander, doing honor to his pa.
triotic ancestors and his great country.
-Kiowa News.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-04

L. G.. Turner. formerly of this coun-
ty, is the republican candidate for
county attorney Of Pratt. When Lynn
used to teach school here he was full
blood socialist and made speeches in
the school houses in northern Barber
pointing out the beauties of socialism.
We are sorry to learn that the boy has
fallen from grace but his downfall is
only another example:of what the off.
cial itch will do for q man.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-04

q. A. Bucklin, OF Elm Mills town
ship, who apparently has everything
his own way for the republican nomi-
nation for county treasurer, visited the
Index last Friday. Mr.. Bucklin is
starting his campaign in clean, friend
~ way and will put up good race, but
he chose the wrong year to run. How
ever, he is one of those good natured
fellows who can take defeat easy.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-04
Saved From an Awful Fafe.

Everybody said l had consump-
tion," writes Mrs. A. M. Shields, OF
Chambersburg, Pa, "I was 30 low after
six months of severe sickness, caused
by hay fever and asthma, that tew
thought could get well, but I learned
Of the marvellous merit OF DIR. Kings
New Discovery for consumption, used
1t, and was completely cured" For
desperate throat and lung diseases. It
is the safest cure in the world, and is
infallible for coughs, colds and bron-
chial affections. Guaranteed bottles
SOC and 81. Trial bottles free at the
Young drug store.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-04

Sparks & Dargan will open up a
poultry store next Monday, two doors
south Of the Lebrecht building. They
make trip over the county once a
week to buy eggs and poultry, paying
ing highest market price.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-04

Ed III. Smith was up from Hazelton
township Monday on business before
the Board Of Equalization. He says
the roads and bridges are in worse
shape than he has ever seen them be-
fore. In some places the roads are cut
50 badly it is difficult for team to get
over them at all. The bridges down
that way are all impossible.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-04
California Wheatline.

81. Z. Woodward sells this excellent
breakfast food. Nothing superior on
the market. Made Of upland white
California wheat. Outer husk remov-
ed and contains the entire nutrient ele-
ments. Try package and you will al
ways use it.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-04
New Phone Subscribers.

Since the Telephone Directory has
been printed there have been nine new
subscribers and patrons have neglected
to keep their cards up to date in many
instances.
At the request Of Manager Chase we
publish the names and numbers of new
subscribers. and would suggest that all
subscribers clip this list and paste on
their cards:
SIC. 81. Rankin
52-Fred Merrill
53-F. A. Withers Photo Co.
54-Palmer s. Case, Office
55-A. B. Wilkins, residence
56-August Schmidt
Sc. Sample, Office
5S-E. Sample, residence
59-J. N. Tincher, residence
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-04

Invitations are out announcing the
marriage of Miss Esther Lusk to MIR.
Jasper Grimsley, Of Emporia, Wednes.
day morning, June II, 1902, at the Bap-
tist church. They Will reside in EN-
poria and will be at home after June
25th
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-04

Parties who desire to receive Normal
boarders should inform County Super
intendent Lake at once. He is receiv-
ing inquiries from many students. If
you desire boarders inform Mr.. Lake
without delay, giving price and num-
Der you can accommodate.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-04

Mrs. Hoy was fined SIS and costs in
police court last Wednesday for break
ing the lock on the city pound and TAX
ing her horses out without the consent
OF the poundmaster. This was her Sec
ond offense. The first time, she was
excused.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-04
Meeting Of E. T. Of Rathbone Sisters.

The next regular meeting Of Equal
ity Temple of Rathbone Sisters will be
on Thursday, June IL, 1902. ALI men,
bers are requested to be present a.
there Is business Of Importance.
HENRIETTA MINICK, M. E. G.
LUCIE MCCAGUE, M. of r. g. G..
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-04

Howe s. Burton have a dressmaking
department in connection with their
Millinery store.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-04

The friends of Grant Rogers are glad
to learn that he is improving rapidly
under treatment at the asylum. It Is
expected that he will return home a
perfectly well man within q short time.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-04

Mrs. F. A. Wlthers is receiving
treatment in the Wichita hospital. She
went the first of last week. We hope
she will soon be restored to perfect
health
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-04

III. l.. Williams and family departed
yesterday to spend the summer with
his parents at Silyerton, Oregon.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-04

Harry Sellers was bitten by q cent?.
pede yesterday. DR.. Coleman took
him in charge and brought him
through it all right.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-04

j. N. Tincher transacted legal bust.
ness at Lake City last week, and Incl.
dentally looked after his boom for
county attorney.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-04

other feed at right prices come to For
syth'S mill.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-04

j. b. Gano recently purchased a fine
PAGER at Anthony. W. p. Seebree is
working her and will have her in excel
lent trim for the July races.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-04

Have you seen the new John Deere
three wheel lister? It's dandy! Call
at Hall Hardware Company's store and
ask to see it.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-04

Get Glasier & Co.'s prices and see
their assortment before you purchase
elsewhere, Their prices are always
right.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-04

For Farm Loans see Palmer s. Case
Office west side Main st.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-04

You should buy of Glasier s. Co.. for
the next 10 days.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-04

w. L. Whitton was up from Moore
township ON business yesterday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-04
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See DR.. Yant, dentist. Office at
Grand hotel. Room II.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-04

Call on A. NJ. Houchin for per cent
farm loans.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-04

This % the first meeting OF the year
at which party policy is up for discus
sion and for that reason, particularly.
1t should be fully attended.
U. G. HERR, Chairman.
+. r. HAYES, Secretary.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-02-06
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.|s.
point, must stand in history. as fault.
less in conception and execution.
The most heroic military movement
Of the war was his separation Of his
army when confronted by Hooker at
Charlottesville by sending jackson to
turn the right wing of the Uu:on Army
which was up in the air, resulting in
tho disgraceful defeat of an army that
dosbled the numbers of the Confeder-
ates; and his attacks upon Grant in the
Wilderness would have made him vic
tor of the campaign but fot Grants
ability to FIJI the places of his dead and
wounded. 1t is AN impressive COM
mentary upon the geueralship of the
two great commanders of that conflict
that Grant lost more men in killed and
wounded and missing beteen the Rapi-
dan and the James than Lee had to op-
pose him.
Never Uttered Sentence Resent
ment Against the North.
General Lee was one of the gentlest
of men. He was the one eminent South
ern man during our CIVIL Wa; who uni
formly taught, alike by precept and ex
ample, as Lincoln taught tn the North,
with malice toward none with chart
ty for ALL" Lee, like Lincoln, never
uttered single sentence OF resentment
against the opposing section. When he
was finally brought to the surrender at
Appomattox he appeared before Grant
in his best uniform, with his finest
sword at his side, ready to perform his
last sad duty for his cause with all the
dignity of soldier and gentleman.
Grant was in fatigue uniform and with
out his sword. which at once indicated
to Lee that tle delivery Of his sword
was not expected.
The surrender accomplished, be ask
ed for rations for his few famished
troops, to which prompt and generous
response was given, and the Confederate
chieftain who had fought for his cause
until his army was practically annihi-
lated, quietly retired to his home in
Richmond where he refused the gift of
house, and lived in the quietest retire
ment.
Soon thereafter lie accepted the pres
idency of the Washington and Lee Uni
versity, at Lexington, where he spent
the remaining few years of his life in
tireless devotion to his new duties and
where he was worshipped by the entire
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-02-06
HAIR OF THE SLOTH.
It II Green In Color and For = Pc
culiar Reason.

It II Green In Color and For \ Pc
culiar Reason.
It is a very curious fact that certain
plants grow and thrive on the hair Of
sloths. Apart from its extremely coarse
and brittle nature, the most striking
peculiarly, of the outer hair Of the
sloth Is it's more or less decidedly green
tinge. Now, green is very rare color,
among mammals, and there ought,
therefore, to be some special reason for
it's development in the sloth, and. as a
matter of fact, the means by which
this coloration Is produced is one OF
the most marvellous phenomena In the
whole animal kingdom, 80 marvellous,
indeed, that 1t is at first almost impos-
sible to believe that it Is true.
The object Of this peculiar type Of
coloration is, of course, to assimllate
the animal to it's reafy surroundings
and thus to render it as lnconspicuous
as possible, and when hanging In it's
usual position from the underside of
a bough its long, coarse and green
tinged hair is stated to render the sloth
almost indistinguishable from the
punches of gray green lichens among
which 1t dwells. In the outer sheath
of the hairs Of the al there are q num-
Der of transverse cracks, and In these
cracks grows a primitive type Of plant
namely, a one celled alga.
And for the benefit Of nonbotanical
readers it may be well to mention here
that alge, among which seaweeds are
included, form a group Of fowerless
plants related on the one hand to the
fungi and on the other to the lichens.
In the moist tropical forests forming
the home Of the sloths the alge In the
cracks of their hairs grow readily and
thus communicate to the entire coat
that general green tint which. as al
ready said, is reported to render them
almost indistinguishabl from the cius-
tiers of lichen among which they hang
suspended.-Knowledge.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-02-06
The Common Chord.

James Buckham, one of our minor
poets, put into beautiful verse an Incl
dent which occurred during the civil
war. He calls 1t 1.-The Common Chord"
The incident was this: Two great ar
niles, one wearing the blue and one
the gray, were drawn up In prepare
ton for battle. AS the evening fell the
bands began to play. Dixie" by the
southerners was followed by Yankee
Doodle" by the northerners, and MA
yyland. My Maryland" drew out Hail
Columbia" Beautiful Girl Of the
South" was answered by Just Before
the Battle. Mother" Each side mock
ed and jeered the others music and
cheered their own until the stars came
out and silence fell.
Then, sweet and low, a band far up
the line began to play Home, Sweet
Home" Another and another Joined
until all the bands on both sides were
playing In unison, and, stronger and
more beautiful still, the men on both
sides were singing the words. The
common chord had been struck, and
the thousands of combatants were ut
one with the sentiment, There's no
place like home"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-02-06
WAVES OF WATER.

Slow rivers flow at the rate Of three
to seven miles an hour.
The amount Of water flowing out Of
the Nile is sixteen times that Of the
Thames.
The English channel is nowhere more
than 900 feet deep. The Irish sea 10
2.13O feet deep.
The largest gulf in the world Is the
gulf Of Mexico-S00,0 900 square miles
almost twice as big as the bay Of Ben.
gal.
The Parana of Brazil and Argentina
is 1900 miles In length and after the
Amazon is the largest river In South
America.
The shallowest of all seas are the
Baltic and the Adriatic, which average
only forty-three and forty-five yards
depth respectively.
Askal Chin, In Tibet, Is the lake
which lies at greater height than any
other in the world. Its level Is 5000
feet. The lowest is the Dead sea-
1890 feet below sea level.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-02-06
A Desperate Chance.

A Russian exile relates how he once
saved himself by desperate artiflce.
A police official searched his house for
compromising papers. There was in
his possession q document the discov-
cry Of which meant serious danger to
himself and his friends.
Wherever he might hide it. 1t seemed
certain that 1t would be found. He
coolly handed the document to the
official, who scarcely glanced at it and
handed 1t back.
After the most careful search the Of
fetal, his nose bIackened with SCOT and
his hair decorated with feathers, for
he had even examined the stovepipes
and the bedding, departed empty hand
ed
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-02-06
The Example of Pagnnini.

A story is told Of how Paganini once
came into the concert room, took the
violin and touched the strings First
one string broke, and smile went
round the room; then another string
broke, and there was more audible ex-
preston of mockery. When a third
string broke. many people laughed out
right at his discontinue. But Paga-
mini stood forth with his violin as
though nothing had happened and
played on the one string, and the peo-
pie ceased to smile, but listened SPELL
bound. Some Of those who had derid-
ed him began to weep. and some even
prayed.
Many a man had fallen helpless by
the wayside when some great catas-
trophe turned the current Of his life
aside. The brave man pushes forward
with one remaining talent and plucks
victory from defeat.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-02-06
Breaking r, Gently.

"Well, John, how are things going at
homer"
"Why, sir. the magpie's dead"
"Poor Jack! What took him OFF,
I'VE think. sir, it was eating too
much horse meat"
Allows that? Where did he get the
horse meatY'
II am sorry to tell you, sir. that both
the carriage horses died."
1.-THE horses dead! What allied them"
ut must have been overwork draw
ing water to the fire."
"Tire! What fireT
"Why, sir. the hall was burned to the
ground"
"Great heavens! How did that hap
penn
1T caught fire from the funeral torch
es, sir"
"Whose funeral"
"Your mothers. SIR"
"My poor mother dead! How long
was she Ill? What was the matterT
"Well sir. she never held up her head
after your fathers DEATH"
my father too! Tell me the cause.
Speak, mani!
HE took to his bed as soon as he
heard the bad news, SIR"
bad news! What do you mean?"
"That the vessel that held his whole
fortune had been lost at sea-"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-02-06
How the Sections Say Il.

The woman from New England buys
a table spread" while her sister from
the south buys "tablecloth." The wo-
man from Nova Scotia orders the serv.
ant to clay the table," while with most
Of us natives Of the United States the
command Is to ''set the table," In the
country the hostess says to her guests.
"Sit by" when 1t is time to eat; in
town 1t Is please sit down." In the
city among swells there is no further
Invitation than the announcement Of
the servant that dinner Is served."-
Mobile (Ala.) Register.