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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-04-26
Ask Mrs. Pinkham's Advice.
Judging from the Sex.

Shells there any difference between a
tort and fortress?
He-Why, I should imagine that a fort
ress would be-er-harder to silence!-
Stray Stories.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-04-26

but four boxes of this remedy effected
a complete and permanent cure. If
suffering humanity knew the value of
Doan's Kidney Pills they would use
nothing else, as it is the only positive
cure know
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo. NY.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-04-26

The Millionaire is not bothered by the
phrase dirty money. He can get a nice
clean checkbook whenever he wants it,
Washington Star
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-04-26
Day Laborsrs, Skilled Workmsn,
and especially Farm Tenants,

Parties with small capital. seeking an oppor
tunity to purchase q farm home farmers whs
would prefer to rent for couple Of years before
purchasing and day laborers IN fields or factc
Merry, Asst. General PassengerAgent, DUBUQUE,
Iowa, who will promptly mail printed mattes
concerning the territory above described auf
give specific replies to aft inquiries.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-04-26

!: s: :; !: !
- INES have changed since
N9EHM Americans felt called upon
" HGk to denounce. John Hay as
GA j. Anglomaniac, aristocrat,
S&lNZ un-American. To-day, the
country over, the present
secretary of state is held in
highest esteem, his distinguished
services to his land recognized, and in
some measure appreciated.
John Hay is considered the foremost
diplomatist of this period. American
diplomacy, which Europeans have been
wont to refer to with contempt, in the
present is not lightly spoken of. And
John Hay it is that has done much
to bring our diplomacy to this place.
1t was in 1898 that Mr.. Hay, under
President Mckinley, became head of
the state department. A short time
afterwards the world was impressed
with the fact that the secretary was
no figurehead, but a statesman, wide
awake to opportunities and duties. We
refer to Mr. Hays celebrated circular
note of July 3, 1900.
This note was called forth by the
condition of affairs in China; the
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-04-26

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health was complete
ly broken down. My
back ached and was
SO lame that at times
l was hardly able to
dress myself. I lost
my appetite and was
u ma lie to sic ep.
There seemed to be
no relief until I took
Doans kidney Pills:
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-04-26
ALL BROKEN DOWN.

no Sleep Pho Appetite-Just Continual
Backache.
Joseph McCauley. of IA Sholto
street, Chicago, Sachem Of Tecumseh
Lodge, says: "Two years ago my
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-23
CUT UP FOWLER RANCH.
Maple Hill Landmark VIII Be Made
Into Farms.

1t is reported that the large Fowler
ranch in eastern Wabaunsee county
in the vicinity of Maple Hill, will dur
ing next year be sold by the Fowler
interests, who propose to parcel it into
small grazing and cultfvating tracts
This disposal of the property will prob
ably not take place until after the first
of next year, and after the close of the
period for which il has been leased
by its present manager, Mr. Todd
The property consists of upward of
5000 acres of the best grazing land
of the state, together with some of the
most desirable farming ground in tIis
part or Kansas. The Fowler packing
house people of Kansas City have
owned the ranch for nearly a score of
years, and at one time in the past the
ranch was of about twice it's present
size.
1t has long been used as a xeeGiag
ranch for cattle on the way to the
Kansas City market, and was managed
IN conjunction with other ranches in
western Kansas, New Mexico aud
Texas, For ten years the property has
been held under lease by the Todds,
whose control will shortly lapse. The
land is estimated to be worth from
twelve and a half to ninety dollars an
acre, and is almost entirely located
within easy reach of the Rock Island
railroad, which passes through Maple
Hill.
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LIONESS AT LARGE.
Causes Panic in a Crowd of 5000
People at a Park.

New York, Aug. pa full grown
lioness which escaped from her cage in
pleasure park near Vailsburg, n. j.,
caused panic last night in a crowd of
5000, including many women and chill
dren who had gathered to watch the
exhibition given by a trick bicyclist.
When news of the animals escape
spread there was a wild stampede for
the streets which lasted nearly Is min
utes Dozens of women and children
were knocked down and bruised while
scores of men had their clothing almost
torn off, but so far as could be learned
none was seriously hurt.
Terror prevailed until it was found
that the mate of the lion, which was
roaring in his cage, had gone in an OPP
posite direction from the crowd. By
that time, however. every one had fled
from the park or was crowded into the
extreme western and northern ends OF
the thirty acre tract and ready for an
other dash at the first sign of danger.
In spite of the fact that the Honess
was at large and its exact whereabouts
unknown a strange fascination seemed
to hold many of the crowd within the
park until a large force of men drove
them away.
Immediately after the escape of the
lioness her trainer organized a hunting
party of nearly 200 armed with guns
and clubs. The animal was located sew
eral times and attempts were made by
shooting and shouting to drive her to-
ward her cage. Finally, after a chase
lasting more than two hours, the beast
was cornered and driven back into her
cage which had been carried to the spot
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-23
WEAKLEY A KANSAN.
Clay Center Was Home of Man
Charged With Numbering Meyer.

Clay Center, Kas., Aug. 23.-Frank
WeakIey, on trial for numbering Jo-
seph Meyer, the Detroit pawnbroker.
was raised in this city and spent near
" all his life with his grandparents
here. His grandfather served Clay
county two terms as probate judge, the
second term ending four years ago.
The family lived here for a great many
years, AMI moved away only a few
weeks ago. The old folks went back
to Indiana, but Frank stopped in Kan
sas City.
Frank always made pretensions to
be studying for the ministry and not
infrequently was seen with a Bible
under his arm. He was a member of
the Christian Endeavor society and
occasionally acted as leader. His Or
thodoxy was of the o1d-fashioned kind.
Efe believed in a hell and that every
thing printed in the Bible was literally
as stated. He thought nothing was
symbolfcal and that people did a great
wrong to change the old King James
version in any particular. However,
people in Clay Center thought that
Frank S mind was devoted to deviltry
much more than it was to religion.
Young Weakley had something of a
police court record in this city. He
was always getting into some kind of
trouble, though never anything of a
very serious nature. He had brother
a few years older than himself
Charley w oakley, WHO was Wider imam
Frank. The principal exploit of
Franks in this county was helping his
brother Charley out of Jail at one
time. Frank in some manner passed
tools in to Charley, who sawed off
enough iron bars to permit him to
crawl out. Frank helped him down
and Charley at once made his way to-
ward the railroad tracks. No one saw
the escape, though Charley was seen
before he got out of town. officers
were at once put on his trail, but he
succeeded in getting away. Some
weeks later he was caught at McFar-
land. Frank stayed in town and was
arrested for helping his brother break
Jail. However, 1t was found that there
was a flaw in the commitment papers
and Frank was not prosecuted. Charley
was sent to the reformatory but is now
out of that institution.
For about year Frank was away
from Clay Center, but last winter he
returned and helped his grandparents
pack up their goods to move back
east. He seemed very quiet and many
people thought that he had mended
his WAYS.
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THOSE AWFUL QUESTIONS.
Ottawa Judge Thinks State School
Board Needs "Revising.''

Ottawa, Kan. Aug. 2S-"T have heard
the English language mutilated for e
quarter of a century in justice court
records and the arguments OF young at
torneys,' said District Judge Smart last
evening, but I never realized how
meaningless English could be made I'M
til 7 read this list of questions which
the Kansas school teachers are supposed
to answer"
The statement came out in the course
of an action by Miss Nettie Cornell, a
Franklin county school teacher, for a
writ of mandamus to compel the county
examining board to regrade her papers.
Miss Cornell passed the examination at
the close of the county normal in all
the branches but theory and practice
On this she was given a low grade, She
alleged unfair discrimination. The pros
ecution contended that not even the ex-
aiming board could frame answers to
the questions and the trial was enliven-
ed when the members of the board were
asked to supply the correct answers
where the candidate for the certificate
had been marked down.
The questions used were those sent
out by the state board of education for
use at all examinations at the close of
the normal The court instructed two
members of the board to get together
and grade the papers, bearing in mind
all that had been said in the court about
the nature of the papers.
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GRAHAM COUNTY NORMAL.
Has an Attendance Of Nearly Eighty
and Is Prosperous.

Hill City, Kas.. Aug. 23.-The Ora
ham county normal has entered on its
third week with an attendance of
nearly eighty teachers. 1t is conduct
ed by W. R. Arthur, principal of the
Logan city schools, assisted by w. II.
Massey, superintendent of the Yelling
ton schools, and Mrs. Lillian E. Ellis, of
the Kansas City, Kas, schools, Miss
Floy Hardman, ex-county superintend-
ent OF Graham county and the present
superintendent, Frank Blackburn.
Graham county for several years past
has been rich in wheat and corn yields,
and the district schools demand the
best talent in its force of teachers.
Deep interest is maintained in the sue
cess of the present normal institute.
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HAS THE BOOM SPIRIT.
PIainviIle Wants Railroad, Electric
Lights and Theater.

PIainville, Aug. 23.-The people of
this place are enterprising enough to
go after the Gulf, Hutchinson & North
west railroad. and feel so encouraged
that if the line is ever built it can't
miss Plainvi1le, and the town is ready
to give it substantial encouragement.
The opinion is unanimous that the
Santa Fe will soon be extending their
line from Barnard, in Lincoln county,
to Plainville, Rocks county. for which
this town and the townships through
which the line will run voted bonds in
'S8 and the people will be glad to do so
again. In conversation with &. 6.
Cochran, one of the substantial citi-
zens and financiers of Plainville and
Rocks county, it is his opinion that the
Santa Fe will soon be at work on this
extension.
growth, and situated in a fine wheat
belt, railroads will not stay away. It
is claimed no less than 100 buildings
will be constructed in the town this
year. Among the business buildings
is that of the First National bank.
with steam heat and all the modern
improvem tents, at a cost of not less
than $4,000.
The business mems commercial club
have only got started but they gave a
splendid treat to the thousands of
visitors who came to Plainville to take
in the street fair. The club is after
system of Waterworks, and believe
the town can and will literally sup
port an electric light plant. The club
has several enterprises under contem-
pIation.
PlainviIle is already telephone and
milling center, one of the largest
plants for the manufacture of flour
and feed being in operation both day
and night.
The stock breeders tributary to
Plainville have an organization, and
will hold their third annual sale Feb
ruary p. 1905. There are a large
number of breeders of shorthorn cat
tie and swine, who take an active in
terest in raising thoroughbred regis
tered stock. They look upon the next
tory of the organization.
The town has been growing SO rapid
in the past three years that at least
two new additions to PIainville have
been laid out in the past few months.
The first is known as Cochran's first
addition to the town, of fifty acres,
which is being held at $50 and $50 a
lot, 24x144 feet. The other addition is
that of Cochran & Son, of $50 acres,
for the same price per lot. and $3.50
for five acre tracts.
E. A Kramer, ex-member of the
legislature from Rocks county, has
bought Plainyille property. and will
move here and erect a residence. He
has lived in Rocks county for 10 years
and has been so prosperous on the
farm that he can afford to take life
easy. He has 500 acres. Mr.. Kramer
will increase his herd of thoroughbred
shorthorn cattle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-23
TOOK HER LITTLE GIRL.
Mrs. Hiatt Says Husband Kidnapped the
Child.

Mrs. Minnie r. Hiatt. cook en-
ployed at Shaefer's restaurant. today
complained to both the county attor-
ney and to the police that her husband.
with whom she has not lived for two
years, but from whom she has not
been divorced, had kidnapped" her
six-year-old girl from Keith's hospital,
where she has been under medical care
lately.
Mrs. Hiatt says that the county at
torney said she could do nothing be-
cause she has not been divorced from
her husband. So she came to the
State Journal Office this morning and
that in this way she might be able to
recover her child
my husbands name is e. n. Hiatt,
and he is a boilermaker by trade. We
were married about 10 years ago.
About two and one-half years ago we
Colo. l came back to Topeka with my
two boys, aged 10 and II, and my girl,
aged years. The boys I placed in an
orphans home in Atchison, but kept
the little girl and took care of her.
have been supporting myself. Two
months ago the little girl became sick.
My husband came here and after see
ing me, we decided that we had better
place her in Keith's hospital, which we
did I instructed the nurses to not
give her up under any conditions. But
on last Monday my husband went to
the hospital, paid the bill, and took the
little girl away. I called up on Tues
and found her gone. I am going to get
her back. She is all that the world
holds for me. I haven't the slightest
idea where my husband went to. ]
hope that through the newspapers ]
will manage to find my baby"
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kLlNGENBERC TO STAY.
Reported That Piano Artist Has Been
Impressed i'm Norway.

It will be remembered that Prof. ALT.
& Hngenberg. the well known Topeka
pianist. who was head of the instru-
mental department at Washburn last
year, went to Norway this summer with
Mrs. Klingenberg, for their summer va
cation.
Now comes the news that Prot. King
enberg has been 'nabbed' by the gov
eminent authorities, and will have to
stay there and serve three years in the
Norwegian army.
1t seems that all the subjects of Nor
way have to serve three years in the
army, as do most of the citizens of
European countries. Mr.. Klingenberg
left Norway before his time to serve in
the army came, and he evidently sup
posed that everybody had forgotten
about it. But, according to the reports
that have come back, they had not for
gotten, and the possibility of war with
Sweden has sharpened the observation
of the recruiting officers.
Prof. k1ingenberg is said to have Sc
cured contract to teach music at a
large salary in Kansas City this winter,
and the new development will perhaps
keep him away from this position.
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WATSON TO MOVE NORTH.
Magazine Editor Will Leave Georgia
and Locate in Virginia.

Washington. Aug. 23.-Thomas E.
Watson is negotiating for the purchase
of Gunston hall, Fairfax county Vir-
ginia. The Populist leader purposes
quitting Georgia for good and making
his home near the national capital,
where he can keep in closer touch with
national events. He thinks it will en-
able him to make his magazine more
attractive to his loyal followers who
can argue that tom is in position to
know all that goes on.
It is said that Watson is almost en-
tirely without following in Georgia.
There is nothing for him to hope for
in Virginia politics, as the Populists
have never been strong in that state.
Thomas E. Watson was candidate
for president on the Populist ticket in
1904. He polled 117.935 votes. After
his defeat. he went back to Georgia
and started a publication known as
Tom Watson's Magazine. It is devoted
largely to the Georgian's ideas of
economics and government. Mr.. Wat
son was one of the first Farmers AL
lance men. He was practicing law
in Georgia at the time. He was a cam
didate for vice president on the Popu-
list ticket in 1895 and 1900. He is As
years old.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-23
ALL FOR DENVER.
Commander Coney of G. A. r.. Says
Kansans VIII Attend by Thousands.

Rexford. little town out in Thomas
county with a population of about 100,
has sent word to Department Comman-
der Coney of the Kansas G. A. R., that
it will send three, and probably four
carloads of people to Denver for the
National G. A. r. encampment.
From all up and down the wheat belt
annex of the short grass country, Com
mander Coney is receiving word of a
general exodus at the time of the Den
yer encampment. The people out there
have plenty of money, and the fare for
the round trip is only $3.50. It is cheap
er to go than to stay at home.
1.-The only question isl said Comman-
der Coney today, "how the railroads
will handle the crowds from this state.
There is not a village or hamlet in the
state that is not sending its delegation
to Denver. From Topeka l think there
will be about Ia car loads. Other towns
have reported that they want accommo-
dations for the following number of car
loads: Kansas City, Kan, 10; Wichita,
6; Lawrence. 5: Hutchinson 5; Newton,
5; Hiawatha, 8; Clay Center, 5; juno
ton City, s. Abilene, 3; Salina, 8; Hays
City, 8; Dodge City, 6; Great Bend, 5.
THE town of Rexford, in Thomas
county, has notified me that three car
loads of people are assured from there,
and probably four will be wanted. Prac-
tically all the people in that part of
the country are going. Rexford is on
the Rock Island, and is the center of a
country WHICH IS TdpiQly getting it'll
The new badges for the state of Kan
sas have been received, and they are I'M
usually handsome. An artistic combina-
ton of bronze and gold is used for the
sunfiower pendant, and the metal and
ribbon are both of a very heavy and
substantial style. The badge is worth
the so cents which is asked for it, and
all the money received from the sale of
the badges will go into the funds of the
G. A. r. and allied organizations.
I'm previous years. said Commander
Coney, "a. lot of badges have been sold
by private parties, and the G. A. r. has
received no benefit. This year [ want
every Kansan to wear the official Kan
sas badge. 1t is handsome and appro-
private"
Commander Coney will speak this
week at the reunion at Washington.
Next week there are reunions at Bax-
ter Springs, Eureka, Oberlin and Frank
fort. Mr.. Coney will speak at the first
two.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-23
FAIRBANKS AT CAMPFIRE.
Vice President Guest of Veterans at
Ogdensburg, N. Y.

Ogdensburg, N Y, Aug. 2s.-Vice
President and Mrs. Fairbanks, accom-
panied by Congressman and Mrs.
David J. Foster, arrived here last night
in Congressman Fosters private car
from Manchester. VT. and were. re-
ceived at the station by thousands of
citizens. Battalions of United States
troops and the national guard escorted
the vice presidents party to the resi-
dence of Senator George r. Maltby
whose guests they are during their
visit. A most enthusiastic reception
was given the vice president all along
the route. Thousands of old veterans
stood near the MaItby residence, Mr..
Fairbanks standing uncovered as his
carriage passed them.
The vice president occupied a box
at the campfire of the st. Lawrence
County Veterans association, now in
convention here. This evening the
party will go to Alexandria bay as
guests of William B. Ridgley, comp
troller of the currency. A reception
will be rendered them in the evening
at the Thousand Island house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-23
THERE WAS NO PARADE.
But Hill City Was So Circus Crazy Thas
All Went Anyway.

Hill City. Kas.. Aug. 23.-On the
day the Campbell Bros show was to
give a street performance and circus
here the largest crowd of people ever
seen upon the streets of Hill City was
promenading up and down the streets,
many of them with babies in their
arms, all eager to catch a sight of the
parade. On account of a wreck down
the road the train didn't arrive until
near supper time. The show immedf-
ately pitched its tents and gave a night
performance to a standing capacity.
The Hill City and Graham county
people were so anxious to see a circus
that they staid in town, even if they
were late getting home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-23
STOOD ALL NIGHT IN RAIN.
Policeman Who Guarded Roosevelt
and Cleveland Is Dead

st. Louis, Aug. 23.-Policeman
Frank H. Spanning is dead at his home
in this city.
Friends of the dead patrolman say
he never fully recovered from an ILL
ness which started at the dedication
of the worlds Fair when he was as
signed to duty to watch the home OF
President Francis, where President
Roosevelt and former President Cleve-
land were guests. Spanning was
caught in the rain and stood all night
without protection. He contracted a
severe cold in his throat and lungs
were left in such condition that he
could not Withstand the attack of
bronchitis which came several days
ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-23

sidering any other expense which
might be incurred. it viii take the
earnings of three years to provide
funds sufficient for the extension of
water mains into the dry districts.
Charles Moeser, member of the
board of trustees. said: 1.-THE first thing
to do is to put this plant in good shape
SO that we can furnish plenty of water
and sufficient fire protection to the
people of the city. OF course, we want
to make all the extensions that we can
as soon as possible, but this is not the
time to do it,
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Christian Union Convention.

Pittsburg. Kan. Aug. 23.-The young
people of the United Presbyterian church
of Pittsburg presbytery are holding their
annual convention in Pittsburg. The as
sociation, which is known as the Young
Peoples Christian union, includes the So
cieties of southeastern Kansas, southwest
ern Missouri and northwestern Arkansas.
The convention opened this afternoon with
a devotional service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-23
TUCKER OIL is o. X.
Uncle SANS Refinery Product Tests
1eS Degrees.

secretary of the Uncle Sam OIL Refining
company at Cherryvale, Kan, was here
yesterday exhibiting the first specimens or
refined oil turned out by the company.
The product is what is known as water
white kerosene and tests 1853 degrees. which
is of much higher grade than most 1liu-
ninating oil.
The Uncle Sam refinery was set in oper-
alton July T. Within the past fe wdays
the first refined oil has been shipped.
1.-The plant is now turning out daily $50
barrels of illuminating oil ready for the
market said Mr. Tucker