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. and precinct meetings there would

district and precinct meetings there would
be blOodshed.
sisted and will continue to insist that each
convention is the sole and only judge OF
its membership. and that fraud vltiateo
any mans right to sit as delegate IN
our conventions: therefore. that If it be
proyen that a delegate-blaek or white
Was a known paid tool of the democrats
we had a right. and II was our guy, 70
one of these lilly white republicans and
you will find man who. as democrat
helped to overthrow the republican party
in the south and then changed his coat on
a hunt for office. or a man who, as re-
publican profited for years by alliance with
the negroes, and exerted himself to the ut
termost to keep the ballot In their hands
and only whipped around against the ne
groes when they could no longer be used as
rungs for his ladder.
This statement is unequivocally untrue
In fact unjust and acts as a direct and
positive deterrent influence to keep good
men in the south from joining our party.
While you cannot prove a general propo-
sition from particular instances, yet your
statement is so broad that IL site partfc-
ular instances contrary to your statements
I prove same untrue
+ w W. Wadsworth of Wadsworth, Ala,
was formerly democrat, and is now re-
publican He is rich. Is now past sixty
Ave years Of age: was confederate SOL
der. has never been an of1ce-holder. says
he wants no Office and says he Joined the
future growth and prosperity of the coun-
try depends upon continuing in power the
republican party.
James Bowron of Birmingham, Ala, is
an Engiishman, is well-to-do. and as man
ager Of the T. C. I. and r. r. Co., Is said
to have paid out and invested of foreign
money in Alabama and Tennessee 500, 000.-
600 Mr. Bowron has but recently openly af-
filiated with the republican party. and gives
as his reason for doing that the future
growth and prosperity of this country can
only be brought about by continuing in
power the republican party. And thus I
can go on naming man after man in Ala
bama who to accept an Office would be a
fool, because now making more money in a
day than any Alabama Office would pay
in a month As to lifelong republicans.
take our chairman. w. L Wellman. He is
a banker and to all appearances very pros
porous He came here from Dakota. and.
so far as / know, has no desire for office
and never used q negro except he paid him
for his work. Along with Wellman you
can place men like Mr.. A. L. Tyler of An
niston and Frank Lathrop of Birmingham
and hundreds Of others. who are rich. euI-
tured and high-toned gentlemen. and to-
ward whom you are doing 30 manifest an
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Base Ball Notes.

New York was the only eastern club to
r,.;r ,,as+eraav
WIN See'ei
Ihree OF the eastern clups arc Ia TIC "o'-
ond division. Wait!
DeMontreyille left for Cleveland last night
and will nrobahlv no IL, todav.s pame.
~, W uIp.,.D "9 ~ - S-...;- su,,
Inc washington 1ahs ale se'ans uiS
eyed waiting for game and will welcome
the Senators home in any old position.
LACK Dov,e 10 hadr In MIS- old-time form
- rf;, ii. p-,oLI,,, NJ,
anu p,asis SEA. ustii ,HYbio,,ers Z; si-,,I,,
, rnando po"ei -s
1o,.,, ,n. u,o,so ay 2dto ,,t.h bic srst
Maui ICE no,,e mas YET, " III pt.~n est e LIS,
saIne ior Detroit, ana tHs ,ons LeoS may
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The Explosion on the Iowa.

Anxiety over the real cause of the res
cent explosion of one of the battleship
Iowas twelve-inch guns has caused Rear
Admiral O'Neil to ask for the detail of an
expert board to make further investigation
of the accident. This board consists OF
Capt Edwin C. Pendleton, Prof. Philip Re
Alger of the Naval Academy. and Lieut..
" @. Chase assistant chief OF the bureau
of ordnance. Pieces of the shattered gun
will be sent ON for the boards inspection
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First base by errors-Georgetown, 2 Lett on
bases-Ge georgetown. 5; Gallaudet. 2. First base on
baIls-of Escherich. 5; of Mennier I. Struck out
By Byrnes, 8; by Escherich, l. Home runs-Hart
(2), Thompson. Three-base hits-Byrnes, DOrman,
Hart Scheller. Two-base hits-Hanretty, Byrnes.
Dorman. Stolen bases-Dorman ~, Morgan, Nc
Gettigan ScheIler, Thompson. Double plays-Mc-
Gettigan and Scheller Richard. Escherich and
Ryan. Hit by pitcher-By Escherieh, 3. Wild
pitch-Escherich. Umpire-Mr. Belts. Time OF
pame-1 hour and 41 minutes.
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Detroit, 8; Athletics, l.

Detroit. playing at home yesterday, de-
feated the Athletics by the score of to l.
The Quakers did the better batting, but
their hits were not Of the lucky sort, as
were the Tigers. and they were defeated
Eason was very effective with men on the
bases Score:
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st. Louis, 4; Boston, 8.

St Louis and Boston played ten innings
yesterday In the former city. and the
Browns came out ahead by the score of 4
to 8. Heidrick made an error in the ninth
inning and then the Bostons quickly tore
OF three runs and tied the score. Sudhoff
easily outpitched Young Score
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ceptfbly in the last sixteenth He won by
a head from Ella Snyder, Otto I, who was a
length and "a half better than knight Of
the Garter. second choiedf The mile was
run In La.
Four favorites made tie layers weary,
and Fuller handled two wf1ners.
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AMERICAN LEAGUE GAMES
New York. 8: Chicapo 2

Tannehill held the Chicagos down to six
hits yesterday on their own grounds, and
as a result the New Yorks won the game
by the score of s to 2. Fiaherty did we'll
until the seventh inning. when the In
vaders' punched their hits and won out.
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injustice as to make your ignorance of the
real facts painful.
am not aware of the character of south
ern republicans whom you seem to be SO
well acquainted with, SO 1 know not the
ground for your opinions. but surely IL
you cannot do us any good you do not wish
to do us wrong. H L. McELDERRY.
Talladega, Ala.
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Left on DaseS-Chfcago. =; New York. 4. Two
base hit-Daly. Sacrifice hits-L. Tannehiil Fultz
Stolen bases-Green. Callahan. Davis. Struck out
BY Tannehill, 8. First base on balls-On Flaherty
i. Wild pitch-Flaherty. Umpires-Messrs Has
sett and Carruthers. Time Of game-1 hour and 90
minutes
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Earned rnns-Detroit, 3; Philadelphia, I. Two
base hits-Elberfeld. Yeager, Lush. First base on
bails.On Eason. 2; on Plank. 2. Hit by pitcher
ny Eason, l. First base errors-Detroit /;
fhiiadeiphfa, l. Left on bases-Detroit, 8; Pbila-
Gelphia. T.. Stolen base-Plank. Struck out-By
f.ason. 1; by Plank. 5. Double play-SeyDold to
Murphy to Davis. Umpire-Mr o LauSlli Time
OF game-h hour and IS minutes
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Cleveland. ............. o 1 O 90 Ks
Washington. ........... o o 0 %
Earned runs-Cleveland, 4; Warrington g. Two
base hits-Gochnaur. Setback Coughln. Three
base hit-Hickman. Stolen bases-Lajofe Flick
Mccarthy. Ortiz. First base on balis-Oh Joss, l.
Left on bases-Cleveland. 8; Washington. 5. Struck
Out-By joss, 3. by Wilson, 4. Passed ball-Abbott
Umpire Mr. Connolly. Time Of game-1 hour and
As minutes.
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Four Favorites Won at Morris Park
Golfers Beaten by a Thunder
Storm-Amateur Games.

American League Games Today.
Washington at Cleveland.
Philadelphia at Detroit.
Boston at st. Louis.
New York at Chicago
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kett. Collins Ia Chance. Three-base hit-Sudho6.
Saerfaee hits-Wailnce SudhO0. Dcub2e paAy-fer.
ris and Collins. Wild piteh-Yeung First hase On
is-o6 Young 1. Struck oat-By Sudho6. 8; y
Young, 3. Left bases-St. Louis, 8, Boston, D.
Umpire-Mr. Sheridan Time Of game-1 hour and
55 minutes.
Yesterdays National League Games.
Brooklyn, 10; Cincinnati. 2.
Philadelphia, 4: st. Louis. 1.
New York. 2; Pittsburg, 0.
Chicago 2; Boston, o.
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Waltham Watches
The perfected American watch.
Tie Perfected american Watcf." N illustrated book
Of Interesting Information aboot syatches. spu Be sent
free apon request
american WaHhans Watch Company.
WaHham. Mass.
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Cleveland
WaShtnQtO

Totals. 5 10 p II 1 Totals. :.
epa+tod for NEusox, In H. >I.xx
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28
Mary NJ. CumminS Dead.

The sad news Of the death of Mary
M. Cummins, wife of Scott Cummins,
was brought to Medicine Lodge by Den
YER Boggs who came up from Oklaho-
ma Monday on business.
Mrs. Cummlns died on Saturday.
Her trouble was heart disease. Mrs.
Cummlns was IN poor health for seyer-
al years but at the time of her death
and d number Of months previous seem
ed 20 be in better health than usual.
She was 56 years Of age.
Her death affects the husband very
acutely and 1t is feared that the shock
may result injuriously to his health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cummins were citizens
of Barber county prior to the opening of
the Strip, when they moved toWinches-
tel, Ok, and were so closely attached to
many Of our citizens that they still
speak of them as citizens and neighbors.
All are deeply grieved on account
Of the departure of this good woman.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28
Coal at Last.

For the present Medicine Lodge is
not suffering on account Of dearth of
coal. Three cars loads came in last
week and everybody was supplied with
a limited quantity. One of these cars
came consigned to the gypsum mill but
Mr.. Best generously turned it over to
Mr.. Ewalt who divided it between the
school house and court house. 1t seem
that the railroads have been holding
considerable coal in reserve for use in
case OF an emergency until the dealers
got to the point where they had to bring
extra pressure TO bear to get their cars
to move.
Sim Ewalt had to talk to the super.
intendent like Dutch Uncle" before
he got his cars.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28
WINS FIRST PRIZE.
Harry McGuire takes First Money in
Debate at State Normal.

Harry Mcclure, son of J. M. Nc
CURE, OF this place, won first prize
$3O-in the annual contest in debate at
tho State Normal at Emporia last
Thursday night. There are two debat.
ing societies connected with the insti-
tuhon-the Belleslettres and the Liter
atl. Harry was msmber of the form
er. The question was, Resolved,
That 1t is unwise for the state to tax
personal property Harry was on the
affirmative.
The second prize was won by one of
Mr.. McGuire's opponents. It was $40.
To prove that the Barber county man
won on merit alone, it need only be
said that the judges were composed of
some of the states most able men
John Madden, of Emporia, was one of
them.
This Is the first time the Belleslettres
society defeated the Literati society
for years and 1t remained for Barber
county talent to do it. The Index is
gratif1ed to see Mr.. McGuire's rapid
upward strides and we congratulate
him on his wonderful success. He has
scores Of friends in Barber county who
will learn Of his success with especial
delight.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28
". G. BriStOW Dead.

The Citizens Of Medicine Lodge were
shocked on receiving telephone mes.
sage from Pratt Saturday announcing
the death of w. G. Bristow. He died
OF pneumonia very suddenly. For a
number OF years Mr.. Bristow was in
the hotel business In Medicine Lodge
and later at Kiowa. Hence he was
known by nearly every citizen of Bar
ber county. He removed to Pratt
about year ago and was engaged IN
the hotel business in that city.
Funeral services were held In Pratt
Sunday.
MIR. Bristow was a member Of the
Woodmen and Workmen lodges IN this
city and carried $1,000 in each.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28
NO. So.
CHESTER l. LONG is SENATOR.
Stanley Withdrew and Gave His Sup
port to Mr.. Long and that Settled
the Contest.

Chester l. Long won the senatorial
toga without much difficulty in the
caucus in Topeka last week. He had
the backing Of the machine AMI the
Bailey administration from the start
and his organization was 80 compact
that Curtis could not begin to rend it.
On the first ballot Long, Curtis and
Stanley were neck and neck. Two of
them received 36 votes and the other 35.
Calderhead and Bowersock got in tie
neighborhood Of IA and 8. Two more
ballots were taken with the result that
Long gained and Stanley lost. Curtis
gained few from Bowersock, Stanley
and Calderhead, but the bulk of the
support of these three candidates went
to Long. At this time Stanley with.
drew and all but three of his men went
to Long. Calderhead and Bowersock
also quit and Long got most of their
men. After taking few adjournments,
Curtis concluded that further ballotiag
was unnecessary and Longs election
was made by acclamation.
The legislature met in joint session
yesterday and formally elected him u.
s. Senator to succeed Harris. Harris
received the nomination of the Demo.
cratic Snd Populist minority.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28
Alex Mckinney Shot.

Alex Mckinney, who lived here in
the sos but in late years was ON the
police force In Kansas City, was shot
on Wednesday while attempting to
apprehend an insane man, and died on
Friday. Mckinney did not know that
the man was armed and as he went to
take hold Of him the demented man
shot him in the head. Mckinney did
not loose consciousness until about
half hour before he died.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28
Charley Hinton Dead.

Charley Hinton, formerly of this
county, died at Alva Ok, last Wednes-
day January 2lst, of pneumonia. He
had been sick two weeks.
Funeral services were held Friday and
the remains were inferred at Capron.
Mrs. w. l.. Parsons of this city is his
sister. She was called to his bedside
a day before his death.
MI. Hinton was AZ years of age and is
survived by wife and daughter, the
latter being 16 years of age. The
friends Of the relatives in this county
join with friends in Oklahoma in SYM
pathy.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28
The Poor Farm Leased.

George UrtOn was the successful bid
der on the poor farm. He was awarded
the lease by the Commissioners on Sat,
urday. Under the terms of the lease
he pays cash rent of $4,000 for the
use Of the farm one year. For the care
OF bed-ridden and inhrm paupers he is
to receive So so per week. For paupers
unable to do any work but capable of
waiting on themselves he is to receive
50 per week. Those able to work he
keeps free of charge.
There was only one other cash rent
bidder-E. w. Stout. He offered to
pay 1915 cash rent and keep bed ridden
and inhrm paupers for $3.50 per week,
those not able to do any work $3.50 per
week, and those not able to work but
care for themselves, 50; able bodied
paupers, free of charge.
The Board figured over these two
propositions and the men making them
several hours and finally concluded that
Mr.. Urton suited them best. Commits.
sioners Grouse and WadswOrth voted
for Urton and Commissioner Lake vot-
ed for Stout.
Mr.. Lake made strong effort to hire
and furnish a man to work the farm
and turn all the products into the coun-
ty but the other two Commissioners
could not see it that way, though they
thought 1t would have to come to that
sooner or later if the poor farm Is re.
tanned.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28
Senator Long Comes Home.

Senator Chester I. Long and family
will arrive home from Topeka today
to remain few days before departing
ror Washington. Mr.. Long does not
take his seat in the senate until March
4th, but in practical conversation we
have right to speak of him as Senator
Long now.
A warm reception and many glad
hands await him on his arrival home
as result of his triumph-some Demo.
Gratis will join as heartily in this as re-
DQblicanS.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28
The Oil aad Gas Proposition.

An experienced oil and gas prospect.
or and first class citizen. asks the In.
dex to agitate the plan of prospecting
on the poor farm toascertain the extent
OF the hidden resources underlying
this immediate vicinity. Since other
localities in line with us farther east
have been SO successful, it seems that
something of this sort should be under.
taken. 1t is something that interests
every property owner and every citizen
and we consider that an appropriation
OF the public funds for this purpose
would be money we'll spent. A number
of our well-to- do citizens have signitied
q willingness to contribute to q fund of
this kind and if the commissioners will
lead off others will take hold. Barber
county has q number of practical oil
men who could aid in making the exper-
iment and they say the work could
be carried on without great deal of
expense.
In order to bring this matter to q
head it is suggested that petition be
drawn up signed by the representative
citizens and taxpayers of the county
and presented to the commissioners.
1t should be understood that no politi-
cal bias should enter into the question
and in order to make it success every
body should join in the effort. AS we
look at it, the question is up to the peo-
pie of this county and IL order to make
it go all must cooperate together.
II we once get our resources develop
ed the railroad question will be easily
solved.
Let the people from all over the coun-
ty cooperate with the industrial COM
pany in this matter and the desired re-
suit can be reached.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28

The Index is pleased to call the at.
tention of its readers to the advertise.
ment Of E. VanHorn appearing in this
issue. Mr.. VanHorn Is athorough busi-
ness man and is cordial in all his deal
ings. He has been a citizen of Barber
county little less than a year and only
recently engaged In the mercantile bus.
mess in our city. We are confident
that you will find his store nice place
to visit.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28
Lost His Horse.

Jerry Gano's fine drying horse got
tangled up in rope last Thursday and
fell and broke its leg. The horse, of
course, had to be shot as mendlng a
horses leg successfully is unknown to
veterinarians. This was one of the
very best drivers in the city and the
loss il not small.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28
Made $4,000

The county commissioners recently
boughta lot of bonds at 80 cents. The
amount of bonds cancelled on this deal
was $3l 10000. This is probably the last
deal that can be made at q discount, at
least the commissioners haye no hope
OF compromising any more.
During the past few years the board
has done remarkably we'll at scaling
down our bonded indebtedness. 1t is
now at place where the interest can
be met without great oppression on the
taxpayers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28

The Medicine Lodge republicans who
we're atTopeka last week jollifying over
the victory Of their townsmen, Senator
Long, were Christian Keller, Tom Ken.
ney, Capt j. N. Titus, Col. John Mac
Gregol, j. n. Tincher, L. A. Shannon
and g. a. Hibbard. Messrs. Kelney
and Keller were the only ones on the
ground at the time Stanley threw to
Long and they are entitled to sole
credit for the deal. We would like
to accord some of the honor to Col. Mac
Gregor but the facts do not seem to
Justify it. However we think John
has done sufficient good work to pull
foreign embassy at least.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28
Adam Rauhut Dead.

Adam Rauhut died at his home in
McAdoo township, Monday, of heart
disease. Mr.. Rauhut formerly owned
and operated the Elm Mills and had
an extensive acquaintance throughout
the county. His absence will be felt.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28

The members of the Degree Of Honor
will give box social at the Higgins
hall on Saturday evening, January 31st.
A general invitation is extended to all.
Medicine Lodge Concert Band No. 6
will be in attendance.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28

E. 81. Nixon came home from Topeka
on Friday and remained until Monday
The legislature took recess covering
that time in order to give the
members an opportunity to 90 home
and rest up after undergoing tho sen
atorial strain. Nick is all SMILES and
seems to enjoy legislative life.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28

Mrs. w. E. Stout went to Wellington
yesterday to visit with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. l.. M. Landreth.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28

b. S. Kaufman has purchased Robt,
Mounsey's book and confectionery
store in the postoffice building.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28

Report Of District No. 81 for school
month ending Jan. 14th: Enrolment, g;
average daily attendance, z; days
taught, 20; visitors 3. Those neither
absent nor tardy, Nettie, Maude ard
Ina Clement.-Anna Smith, teacher.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28

County Attorney Tincher lett last
Wednesday for Macon, st. Louis and
other points in Missouri to take deposi.
tiOns in cases growing out of the Kiowa
liquor prosecutions. He is expected
home tomorrow.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28

JnO. Dobson, b. A McAdoo and A.
l.. Herr, of KiOwa, were trapsacting
business at the court house last Thurs.
duv
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28

The Mail u Breeze says that Capt.
David Nation has resumed the law
practice in Cuyahoga county, Ohio.
His health is better than 1t has been
for years.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28

There will bea special meeting at
the X. p. hall tonight. The members
who fail to come will miss something.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28

Rev j. ]. Griffin departed last Thurs.
day for visit at CARO- Illinois. He will
return home today or tomorrow and
there will be services as usual at the
Baptist church next Sunday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28

There will be a meeting of young
men at tho Library rooms next Friday
evening at 7:30. All young men who
are interested in good citizenship are
cordially invited to attend.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28

"What fine weather." is the coming
hailing sentence these days. We don't
have many Januarys like this one.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28

Geo. Osborne went to Dodge Citv
Monday to resume temporary position
in the bank iD that CITY.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28

1t you want water proof boots OF
shoes that will wear we'll get pair of
the celebrated Sharkskin brand at H.
7. WOodWard's.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28

Thomas Dixon, Jr., author of sThs
Lsopard's Spots," is one of the best paid
lecturers in this country; he has more
engagements than he can fill, and royal
ties on the sales of his novel make
large income. He works in log cabin
across the creek from "Elmington," one
OF the most beautiful estates in Virginia,
which he has recently purchased, to-
gether with five hundred acres once
owned by Pocahontas. The cabin cost