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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-09-21

The republicans are charging
that Tonk Mills and Riley Lake of
Lake City were the whole thing at
the Democratic convention on
Saturday, Our idea Oft is that
one delegate had his finger in it
as much as any other but if any
one delegation had it their way
more than any other, Kiowa
certainly is entitled to that dis
tinction. However, if it is true
that Tonk and Riley did the work,
it must be conceded that they did
a mighty good Job.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-09-21

The campaign in Barber county
can now be said to be fairly on.
So far as the Index is concerned, a
clean campaign free from person
alities is desired but if our republi-
can friends insist on the other kind,
as has already been intimated, the
Index is, prepared to pay them in
their own coin. They can do
their own choosing.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-09-21

/. A. Woods and wife, of Pueb-
10, Colo, arrived Monday to visit
the family of ]. D. Matthews and
wife. Mrs. Woods, /(nee Matte
Gallagher), is daughter of Mrs.
Matthews.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-09-21

Miss Nell Sample has definitely de-
cided to remove to Jacksonville,
Indiana, after settling up affairs here.
She expects to leave in about two
WaekS
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-09-21
LOCAL NEWS.

People say that the finest grocer
les IN town are at H. T. Wood
ward o Sons. Phones38.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-09-21

Judge Lacy is complaining of
sickness these days. On Sunday
ne was considerably affected but is
better again.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-09-21

Read the st. Louis Republic during
the Worlds Fair The Index and the
Semi Weekly Republic both for SI.6O
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-09-21
We Make Our Own Harness.

Good Goods and Small Profits is
our motto. Come and see US before
you buy. ALL work guaranteed.
r. M. WOODWARD & son.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-09-21

Born the Medicine Lodge Cres-
set and the Kiowa Journal made
guesses on the democratic ticket,
before the convention and both
missed it badly. You can forecast
a republican ticket but democrat
iCally speaking it's different.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-09-21

What's the matter with you old man?
Why don't you go and see DR.. Kociel?
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-09-21

J. X. Dunkin, the Sharon grape
king, informs us that his little
vineyard of three fourths of an
acre yielded 1900 pounds of
grapes this. year. He found
home market for all of them at
five and six cents per pound and
could not fill all his orders. His
grapes were exceptionally fine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19
FOR HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
John Mathews, Negro, Is Arrested
 In Tuscaloosa.

Tuscaloosa, May 1S.-(Special)-The fol- lowing Is the commencement programme of the Tuscaloosa Female college: Con cert. primary and intermediate, Friday May D. at D. m. Commencement ser mon Sunday, May 22, Il a. m., at the Methodist Episcopal church, south, by the Rev J. G. Shoaff, D. D., Montgom- cry. Grand concert in college auditorium Tuesday May A at D. m. Graduating exercises Wednesday, May 20, D. m. in College chapel Address by Dr. T. w. Lewis, Columbus, Miss.
 John Mathews, a negro, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Chief McGill on a charge of highway robbery, burglary and other offences Since Miss Mary Vigos purse was snatched from her hand on the street several months ago the police have been on the lookout for the guilty party In Mathews house was found the purse belonging to Miss Vigo and several articles which were stolen from the Surprise store show window, which was browen in last month. Ar ticles which were stolen from Mrs. Bab- bitts residence were also found in the negro's possession.
 The following invitations have been issued: "To be rather than to seem." The graduating class of the Alabama Central II at the commencement exercises Wednes- day evening, May 25. 1904, at o'clock. Jane Elizabeth Foster, A. B.; Edith Mae Borland, B. L.. Addie Estelle Cox, A. B.. Alma Lee Finley, A. B.; Cara Czarina Gravlee, A. B.; Cora Kilgore, A. B.; Geneva Grace Lewis, A. B.. Huldah A. Lewis, A B.; Alberta Ella Noel A. B. Lucy Peterson. A. B.; Lillian Gertrude Poole, B. s.; Snow Shirley. A. B.; Fan nie Pearle Spiller.
 Miss Mary Green and Mrs Virginia Green of Montgomery. former Tuscaloo- sians, are the guests of their cousin, Mrs. J. Manly Foster.
 The Kappa Sigma fraternity of the Uni versity of Alabama have issued invita- tions to it's annual german at the city hall Friday evening. May 27.
 Miss Eileen Lampkin of East Lake. a popular ex-student at the Tuscaloosa Female college, is the guest of friends at the college
 J. Carter Cook and wife of Birmingham who was formerly Miss Katherine Dudley of Tuscaloosa, are visiting Mrs. A. T. Dudley and Mrs. Henry Fitts.
 Dr l.. O. Dawson and Dr. B. F. Giles returned yesterday afternoon from Nash vile, where they have been attending the Southern Baptist convention. Dr. Daw- son was put at the head of the commis- sion on work of negroes.
 Mrs w. F. F'itts and Miss Mary Emily Fitts are visiting friends in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19
personal and General.

An interesting programme has been pre- pared for the children's day exercises to be held at the First Methodist church next Sunday night. Governor k. M. Cunningham will deliver an address.
 s. Kay is confined to his room by ill., ness.
 The Royal Arch Masons held their regu- lar meeting tonight at the Masonic hall. Degrees were conferred on three candi- iates, after which the members of the odge enjoyed an elaborate banquet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19

the meeting of the board of control of the Ninth District agricultural school, which will be held tomorrow at the of flee of the governor. The boards of the Eighth and the Third will be held Fri day. new president is to be named for the Eighth district school. So far as has been announced no changes are to come in the others.
 The boards of these schools are made up of the governor, the superintendent of education and commissioner of agricul- ture, with two men from each organiza- ton, making five for each, with a con- trolling majority at the capitol. The two home men in each school are as follows: Ninth district. Blountsvllle, S. NJ Hen derson and Richard Nation; Eighth dis trict, Athens, Theo Westmoreland and N. M. Rowe: Third district, Abbeville, M. V. Capps and N. B. Crawford.
 Ashes Brought Home.
 A small portion of ashes. all that is mortal of Miss Francis Clayton Moses, who died in New York on May Il, will be brought back to Montgomery tonight, accompanied by H. c. Moses, Jr, and Edwin s. Moses, brothers of the deceased, Miss Kate Sampson, an aunt, and M. l.. Moses. an uncle The ashes are in an urn and will be presented in this way to her relatives at the funeral which will be held at the residence of MT. J. T. Moses, 611 South Lawrence street, tomorrow af- ternoon. The deceased was a niece of Mir. J. T. Moses and her remains were cremated at her own request. Many friends of the decea sed lady and the family will be here to attend the obse- quies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19
Personal and General.

 MT. and Mrs. c. L. odell left today for Mobile to attend the assembly of the Southern Presbyterians. The Ladies' Aid Society of the First Presbyterian church will meet at the manse tomorrow afternoon at o'clock The ladies of the library committee cleared over $50 on the flower show yes- terday
 The closing exercises of the Jonesboro public schools will take place on May 19 and 20. The following programme has been arranged Thursday, May 19, D. m: Invocation-Rev P. B. Barkley. Welcome Song-School. Recitations-Six pupils. Drill--First grade. Recitation contest-Fifth and Sixth grades.
 Song and Drill-Second grade. Dialogue-Two boys. Dialogue, Lawsuit" Song-Fifth and Sixth grades. Dialogue. Lady Masons." Song -Eight-year-old girl Flag Drill-Fifth and Sixth grades Tableau-Third and Fourth grades. Friday, May 20: 10 a. m-Address, Superintendent I. w. McAdory
 Il a. m-Address, Prof T. R. Walker. Wylam.
 12 authorizations, senior boys. Friday. D. m.: Invocation-Rev W. W. Dorman. Flower Festival-Third and Fourth grades.
 Sewing Song-First grade Dairy Maid Drill-Second grade. Dialogue, What Ailed Mande?' Recitation contest-Senior girls. Dialogue, Shingles Family" Song-Young lady.
 Parasol drill.
 Tableau, "Bashfgul Lover." 'Recitation, "The Kentucky Philoso- pher."
 Song-Miss Maud Bumgardner. Tableaux.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19
VELMAL.l

Last week on CUTICLEN l boldly spoke, And told the truth. that's no joke, This week MISS YELMALINE I do pre-
 sent
 On beauties mission. she is sent.
 1 KNOW that VELMALINE is the most RELIABLE toilet powder. It is made of the most desirable articles for a Pure Perfect Powder. It is good for Infants, Children, Ladies. No Starch, Lead or Bismuth in SWEET vEI4MA- LINE It beautifies the complexion, con- ceals blemishes, relieves itchings, Is curative for chafing and pricklyheat
 Nothing under the canopy of heaven is made with more HONOR than this pow der.
 Price oc (almost enough to half fill or dlnary powder box) mailed on receipt of price.
 Don't forget that CUTICLEN is the peer of ANY OINTMENT, as a family remedy. has no equal, afl ailments are dispelled by its use requiring an ointment 5o,ooo Formulas for sale, ask for what you require. AGENTS WANTED, liberal proposition to offer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19
Carnegie Library.

Rabbi A J. Messing of this city. has gone to Eufaua to deliver the dedication address of the opening of the Carnegie library In that city tomorrow The pro- gramme will be opened with music and prayer, after which the library will be formally turned over to the city by the president of the local board of trustees, J. R. Whitlock.
 The mayor will reply to MT. Whitlocks address and then will come the dedica- tory speech by Dr. Messing.
 The library at Eufaula cost $10.000 and will be kept up by the city in accordance with the contract with MT. Carnegie. The local board of trustees Is composed of J. B. Whitlock, president; F. S. Shorter, vice president: J. P. Foy, treasurer and F. l.. Mccoy secretary The reception at the library will be under the auspices of the Pierian club, a literary organi- zation.
 The governor made the following ap- pointments today: Notaries public and justices of the peace J. A. J. Tomlin Blanche; G. w. Norwood, Gold Hill; M F. Rice, Bankston. Justices of the peace H R. Mott, Horst Creek; D. w. Tippins Boykin.
 Constable, J. T. Henderson. Camp Hill; John J. Plant. East Tallassee.
 Acting Governor Cunningham has of- fered reward of S200 for the arrest and conviction of Frank Barber, wanted in St. Clair county on a charge of murder ing an Italian peddler near Inman. It Is alleged that he laid in wait for his victim and murdered him without giving him a chance for his life.
 A reward of s200 has also been offered for Mike Schwartzenzaner, who Is charg- ed with the murder of Sanford Kelly in Washington county H. VII.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19
scALPED BY FALL. Mir. BaIIenger Meets With Peculiar
 Accident.

Florence, May 1S.-(Special)-A most peculiar accident occurred at Stony Point, eight miles north of Florence, Saturday evening. MT. Balenger. a farmer 66 years old, was driving down a steep Jill in a two-horse wagon when the yoke strap broke, letting the wagon run down on the horses. MT. Ballenger was thrown out on his head and almost completely scalped, his head striking rock.
 He struck on fis forehead and the scalp was torn loose from the skull from point over the right ear to behind the left ear, disclosing the bone In wound about two inches wide. Dr. s. P. Boyd was called over the telephone and sewed it together MT Ballenger's wife and daughter were with him in the wagon, but were not hurt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19
WILL TRY TO STOP
 DYNAMITING FISH
RIPARIAN OWNERS AND CITIZENS ALONG LITTLE cAHABA ARE AROUSED OVER WANToN DE- SEDUCTION OF THE FISH.

Brierheld, May 1s-(Special )-The riparian owners and citizens in general of all classes in the valley of the Little Ca- haba river, have aroused from a slumber of several years, and united in a deter imitation to stop the destruction of fish by dynamite, poison, seining. gigging and snaring, and have agreed not to bait hook and line for a twelve-month for trout,
 Meantime. with the assurance that the laws will be enforced, the United States fishery department has signified it's readi- ness to furnish a new supply Of young southen trout next fall
 The Little Cahaba Fish Preserve society has been incorporated with ex-Represen- tative John T. Wilson, president; Charles c. Smith. secretary; D. J. Moreland, treasurer; Edward T. Peter F. ". Fan cher and Frank Fitch, executive commit tee.
 More than 200 large metal notices of fine and durable workmanship have been posted on the stream and it's tributaries, and at adjacent coal mines from which the. dynamiters have mostly emanated. The law imposes $100 fine for killing fish with dynamite or poison and the above named company offers $25 reward for the detection and conviction of anybody so guilty. The society with it's large mem- bership and monied resources, can pros ecute the guilty to the bitter end. Half the fine the law imposes also goes to the informer. It is on this line that law breakers may well presume special de- tectives turk in every wood and their crime will come before the grand jury and tribulation follow
 The value of a stream always full of fine fish which a lady or child can catch with hook and line is so great that figures may not represent it.
 The good sense of our people has risen to the top, and we are all resolved to stand for this estimabe blessing and rightly punish any and every criminal as to infringement of law, and of good citi. zenship In this regard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19
BEOCEMER ELXS
 RECEIVE VISITORS
DELEGATES ATTENDING STATE ASSOCIATION ARE SHOWN OVER THE CITY AND ARE RENDERED LuNcHEoN-oTHER NEWS.

Bessemer, May 1S.-The Bessemer lodge of Elks entertained the delegates of the State Association of Elks in their new hall in the Bessemer National bank build ing today The delegates stopped in the city on their trolley ride over the dis trict and after being shown around the various industries by committee from the local lodge. were carried to the Elks' hall. where an elaborate luncheon await ed them.
 The large hall was tastefully decorated. There were about 150 jolly Elks in the party and after feasting for an hour a number of happy speeches were made
 At 12:30 the delegates, accompanied by a number of Bessemer Elks. left this city over the North Bessemer line for Ensley.
 Interesting Reports.
 The report of the city physician for April showed that the deaths and births in Bessemer were as follows: Births white males g., white females T. total 16 colored males 6. coored females f. total 10. Total births. 26. Deaths. white males 3, white females 2; colored males f. col ored females g. Total deaths. white and colored, F.
 The report of the city treasurer showed that the total expenditures for the month of April were s490S03 The amount re- ceived was $16S4.73. The net balance left was $3102.27.
 Inspect Court House.
 The members of the board of revenue came out from Birmingham this morn- ing for the purpose of inspecting the room in Rebie hall in which the Bessemer city court is held. The present quarters are considered too small and it is thought that the board will take some action rel ative to providing some better aceommo- dations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19
COMMITTEE WILL
 TEST THE SPRING
BOARD OF. TRADE AT ENSLEY IS CONFIDENT THAT PROBLEM OF INCREASED WATER SUPPLY WILL BE SOLVED.

Ensley, May 1S.-(Special 1.-The com mittee appointed by the board of trade to procure an engine and pump to make the test of the water supply of McWil- Hams spring has everything in readiness and the test will be made tomorrow.
 Today the boilers and engine were put in place by Charles T. Lehman A large force of hands have been employed for the past day or two making the prepara- tions necessary to carrying out the ex- pertinent. It has been estimated that the springs will furnish 100000 gallons of water per day. The board of trade will give the springs thorough test as it is thought that the water problem in the Steel City will be solved for all time to come.
 Council to Meet.
 The mayor and aldermen will meet in regular semi-monthly session tomorrow night. The city engineer will submit hls report on the progress on the new sewerage system being installed. The work on the system is being pushed rap idly. It is estimated that the sanitary sewers will be completed two or three months before the time specified in the contract
 To Elect Teachers.
 The board of education will meet on Monday night, May 30, for the purpose of electing teachers of the public schools Tor next year At the last session of the board Superintendent w. H. Bowen was reelected for another year.
 During the session just past the schools have enjoyed an era of great prosjerity. The attendance has exceeded that of any previous year. Professor Bowen has an excellent corps of teachers and they will probably be reelected.
 Cleans" Defeat Flats" This afternoon in the presence of a large number of spectators the Leans" turned the tables on the Flats" and de- feated them by score Of r to 8. At the game last week the Fats gave the Leans" a severe drubbing. The game this afternoon was played al Tuxedo park and was intensely exciting throughout.
 EIks See Steel City.
 Two trolley cars bearing delegates to the state association of Elks. in conven- ton at Birmingham, arrived in the city this afternoon shortly after noon, and from that time until about O oclock the city was in charge of the jolly" Elks. number of local Elks met the party and escorted the delegates through the steel plant the furnaces and other in- dustries.
 Established New Lodge. The Golden Rule grove of the Wood- l mems circle went to East Lake last night and established a new grove at that city. The work was done very successfully. | and the new grove starts under bright prospects.
 Tonight the ladies of the Woodmen's circle gave a trolley ride to East Lake. ] A large number of young people enjoyed the happy event. Refreshments were served on board the cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19
Mrs. wlnslow's Soothing syrup.

1he hest remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold hv druggists in every part of the world. Re sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's s Soothing syrup" and take no other kind. t,' MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. It sOOTHEs the CHILD. .SOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYa all PAIN. CURES WIND COLO, and is twenty-five cents bottle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19
New Pitcher Siqned.

Manager Stickney of the Montgomery Baseball association announces that he has secured the release from New Or leans of Frank Wilson, a high grade pitcher. and will have him with Mont gomery uniform on in few days. Man ager Stickney wired w. H. Ragland, who has the affairs of the baseball club in hand, yesterday that he could secure Wilson and was ordered to go ahead and close the trade. Wilson pitched for At lanta last year and made a good record showing up as a heady man and good at fielding his position.
 He will get in condition and meet the club opening here at the close of the teams western trip. Manager Stlckney is also after a good pitcher from Buffalo, with hopes of landing him. This is where the local team is weak. The boys hit well and do good work in the field, but all the season there has been very weak box.
 District Agricultural School.
 Cavoral Oaptlen,an ara in tha pitV for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19
NOTICE.

About one hundred and seventy bales of damaged cotton will be sold on Friday, goth inst, by sealed bids, sellers reserving right to re- ject any or all bids. Sale at 2 D. m. ADAMS & SHARPE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19
Established New Lodge.
Social and General.

Capt l.. D. Hornbeck, the well known and genial doorkeeper at the steel plant, has gone to Georgia for a short visit to relatives.
 The Rev. Dr. H. w. Provence pastor of the First Baptist church. and the Rev. J. w. O'Hara, pastor of the Wylam Bap- tist church, have returned from Nash vile. where they attended the Southern Baptist convention.
 Miss Campo of Talladega is the guest of her brother, Chief of Police Camp
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-19
EXERCISES WILL
 BE HELD TONIGHT
INTERESTING PROGRAMME HAS BEEN PREPARED AT PRATT CITY-A MAN IS SHOT WHILE FLEEING FROM OFFICERS.

Pratt City May 1S.-(Special)- 1.-The clos Ing exercises of the Pratt City public schools will be held tomorrow evening at the First Baptist church. The senior class exercises were held tonight and were largely attended. The programme was excellently carried out.
 The programme for tomorrow nights exercises will be as follows:
 Solo. vocal, Miss Clara Maxim.
 Invocation, the Rev. A. J. Hendricks. Solo, vocal, Mr. James OHare.
 Awarding diplomas, Superintendent J. M. Dill
 Solo, vocal, Miss Susinetta Bailey.
 Address the Rev. pr. l. D. Steele.
 Solo, vocal, MT. James O'Hare.
 Pratt City Public School" Hon. John B. Ard, president board of education.
 Benediction, the Rev. A. J. Hendricks. The members of the senior class are as follows Miss Mary Dill Griffiths, Miss Marion Vivian Cook Miss Agnes Alexan- dria Howard, Miss Leila Claude Wood, Miss Ruth Elizabeth Phillips, MT. Thomas Price Williams.
 The following are the class officers: President, Miss Grifflths; vice president, Mr. Williams; secretary, Miss Cook; treasurer, Miss Howard
 Shot in Leg.
 John Stephens, claiming to live in Chi cago. was shot in the leg last night near the Frisco depot while attempting to make his escape from officers who were trying to arrest him last night about o'clock Chief Phillips, Captain Weaver and or ficer Harmon had gone to the frlsco crossing to arrest Stephens and three other men on a charge of lettering. The three men with Stephens submitted to ar rest. but the latter ran away on Deing told by the officers to halt He ran seV- eral hundred wards, the officers in pur- suit Finally Chief Phillips fired at the man. the shot taking effect in the heshy part of the leg above the knee. The wounded man was at once put under the care of the city physician His injuries are not considered serious
 Stephens is supposed to be wanted TOT some serious charge, in view Of the iact that he made such a desperate attempt ,o escape The men arrested with him pave their names and addresses as fol- lows: H B. Leggett of Mississippi, l.. O. Davis of Tallahassee, Jim Tippert of Car bon Hill.
 SprinkIing Must Cease.
 Al snecia1 meeting of the water works committee last night it was voted that all sprinkling of any kind this summer .rnust he stopped This action was in snjred bv the scarcity of water in the artesian wells as a result of the con- linual dry weather.
 New Doctor Located.
 pr J. w. Haygood, formerly of Austin, has removed his family to Pratt City and has opened offices over the Gale Drug ,omnany's store. Dr. Haygood is a graduate of the Mobile Medical college Tn the class of 1898. He practiced medi- cine in Austin and later took a special ,ourse at the Chicago Policlnic institute