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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-04-26
A PROTEST FROM MINGONA.


sioners of Barber county met in
special session on Saturday and
issued call for bond elections tc
be held in Sharon, Medicine Lodge,
Mingona, Lake City, Sun City and
Turkey Creek townships June 9th,
1905.
During the previous week c. E.
Coon and E. N. Slocum, represent
ing the Medicine Valley & West
ern Railway Company, met with
citizens of the different townships
interested and submitted PROPOSE
tions for their consideration. The
salient features of the proposition
as whole are the questions of aid
IN the way of bonds and right of
way. Free right Of way through
all the townships and bonds re-
spectively as follows are asked:
Sharon, $4,000; MedicineLodge,
$4,000; Mingona, $4,000; Lake
City, $4,000; Sun City, $500;
Turkey Creek, $7,5oo.
The question of switches and sta
tions and townsites, Of course, en-
ter into the enterprise but much of
that phase of it depends on the ac-
tion Of the different localities.
The law provides that the Board
OF County Commissioners shall
call a bond election when petitions
are presented signed by two -hfths
or more of the taxpayers of the
different townships in which the
elections are to be held. These pc
tltions were duly circulated and
signed last week and filed with the
county clerk on Saturday.
Not more than sixty days can
elapse between the time of the
meeting of the Board and the cleo
tion. The Commissioners decided
to hold the election in the different
townships on the same day and
as soon as the legal notices which
are quite lengthy, can be published,
and designated June 6th-forty-
five days in advance of last Satur-
day. T. B. Woosly of Anthony
was before the Board Saturday to
represent the company.
There is some opposition to the
bonds in every township but the
strongest protest comes from Min
gona. Very few, if any, even there
are opposed to giving aid but they
say the demands of the company are
out ofreason. There is, however,
little doubt that the bonds will be
voted in every township except
Mingona.
There are good men and repre-
sentative taxpayers on both sides,
and this paper would not like
to take fall out with any
OF them while the proposition is
under discussion, yet we desire to
suggest that those who are oppos-
ing the bonds should be cool and
deliberate in the matter: take into
consideration the taxes the railroad
would yield which alone would be
more than the interest; the value it
would add to property; the immi-
grafton it would bring and the
great benefit to the farming public.
The company, on the other hand,
has moral obligation to observe.
A railroad through this Territory
would be a paying industry and
they should deal literally with the
people and not stand too pat" for
impossible things.
We believe in the judgment of
the people and confidently trust
that after the votes are counted all
will be for the best. There has
been some suspicion by those who
oppose the bonds, of fraud in the
election and while SO far there are
not even remote indications Of it,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-04-26

Street Commissioner Stockstill
began work on the streets last
Wednesday, and the man who has
his eye peeled to dodge his poll tax
has his troubles again.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-04-26

Pete Hoover returned from his
business trip to Kansas City and
Illinois last Wednesday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-04-26

H. w. Brent, senator Longs
stenographer, arrived last week.
His family will be here soon to re-
main for the summer.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-04-26

Rev. w. M. Covert attended the
annual meeting of the Presbytery
of this district at Larned last week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-04-26

Mrs. Jerry Simpson came up from
Roswell Saturday to visit Mrs. w.
S. Rubert.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-04-26
TO VOTE BONDS.

Six townships in Barber County Will
Either Reject or Accept the NJ. Y. &
W. X. r. Proposition June 9th.
$4,000 and Right Of
Way is Asked.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-04-26

Just as our farmers were begin
ming to wish for rain on their wheat
it came. There were liberal show
ers Saturday night, Sunday and
Monday. Wheat is looming up
but it is little cool for corn to be
thrifty.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-04-26

John Wells and wife moved to
Goats last week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-04-26

Seward |. Field has been engag-
ed by the G. A. R. to deliver the
memorial address in this city on
Decoration day.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-04-26

Isabel is preparing for a gala day
next Saturday. All kinds of races,
shooting match, broncho busting,
ball games, merry-go-round, ETC.,
will be the attractions. ALI who
60 are assured their moneys worth.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-04-26

The Kiowa News Review ought
to "take back" a little in its dis
cussion of the attitude of ATTORNEYS
in the liquor injunction cases. Per
haps the Mr.. knows, but, if so, it
is wrong to tell tales out of school.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-04-26
OPHTALMOLoGIST

will be in Medicine Lodge at the
Grand hotel May 9th to nth. Will
be at Sharon, Friday noon, May
18th and Saturday, May 13th-all
day.
No change Of date. No extension of
time.
All eye examinations free.
Call early, many are coming.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-04-26
No-Cofee at Wilkins.

Kamer's Wanda, high patent
-four, is the best in the market.
Sold by H. D. Fair.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-04-26

Porter wanted at the Grand ho-
tel.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-04-26

The Index had the wrong Earl
Holmes in mind in speaking last
week Of the candidates who were
initiated-into Masonic mysteries on
the night of the 18th. It was Earl
Holmes of Eagle township instead
of our Earl Holmes of Medicine
Lodge. By peculiar coincidence,
the other Medicine Lodge paper
which was published two days lat-
err got it wrong too.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-04-26

Judge Collins captured chicken
thief Monday night at the entrance
of his hennery. 1t was one of those
four-legged kind known as Br'r
'Possum. The Judge brought his
catch down town Tuesday morning
and there was post-mortem con-
Quoted by Fred Cartan. Modesty
prevents our going into details.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-04-26

ior Iightlng the wrongs and lnJur
les complained of in the plaintiff
petition is to in all respects ODE,
the law and the constitution of tn
state of Kansas.
These defendants, for furthe
answer to plaintiffs petition, sa,
that they deny each and every allie
cation and averment therein con
tanned, except such as have bee,
hereinbefore admitted, and there
fore pray that they may be henc,
dismissed with their costs.
BISBY CASE CONTINUED.
The case of the City VS.. R. S
Bisby which was set for trial Mon
day has been continued until Fri
day, the 28th, at 10 a. m. Mr.. Bis
by's attorney was again absen
when the case was called.
Porter wanted at the Grand no
tel.
John Wells and wife moved t.
Coats last week.
T. H. Trice was over from Shar
on last Thursday and, like every
body else, was talking railroad.
Pete Hoover returned from hi,
business trip to Kansas City ane
Illinois last Wednesday.
Rev. w. M. Covert attended tht
annual meeting of the Presbytery
OF this district at Larned last week
Seward l. Field has been engag
ed by the G. A. R. to deliver the
memorial address in this city or
Decoration day.
H. w. Brent, senator Longs
stenographer, arrived last week
His family will be here soon to re-
main for the summer.
Claude E. Walter has secured an
apprenticeship in the Santa Fe de.
pot at Waynoka, Ok, and will
leave to begin work this week.
Street Commissioner Stockstill
began work on the streets last
Wednesday, and the man who has
his eye peeled to dodge his poll tax
has his troubles again.
Mrs. M. ]. Higgins and grand
daughter, Miss Hattie Allen, went
to Kansas City last Friday to visit
the latter's parents, Ambrose Allen
and wife. Miss Hattie will proba-
bly, remain.
The Kiowa News Review ought
to "take back" little in its dis
cussion of the attitude of ATTORNEYS
in the liquor injunction cases. Per
haps the Mr.. knows, but, if so, it
is wrong to tell tales out of school.
Isabel is preparing for gala day
next Saturday. All kinds of races,
shooting match, broncho busting,
ball games, merry-go-round, ETC.,
will be the attractions. ALI who
go are assured their moneys worth.
Just as our farmers were begin
ming to wish for rain on their wheat
it came. There were liberal show
ers Saturday night, Sunday and
Monday. Wheat is looming up
but it is a little cool for corn to be
thrifty.
No-Cofee at Wilkins.
Kramer's Wanda, high patent
-four, is the best in the market.
Sold by H. D. Fair.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-29

James Gilkerson, manager for Mr.
Charles Springer of his cattle ranch
a Pueblo, Col. died suddenly IN
the hospital at that city on Sunday
last. He WAS a young man about IS
years OF age, and formerly resided
near Tucumcari, where he had rela.
tives. and many friends. The exact
cause OF his death is unknown. but II
Is presumed to have been caused BY
pneumonia. His remains were ship.
ped TO Memphis. Tex, where one of
his brothers resides.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-29


The cattle 4hipmenVs from New
Mexico are heavier at present than
they have ever been In the history Of
the territory. The shipments are I'M
mense and over $50 cars will be sent
out this week alone owe the Rock Is.
land and over 100 cars have been or.
dered this week over the Santa Fe
between Las Vegas and Ration and
there are not even coal cars in sight.
Forty car loads Of cattle will leave
Turquoise. N. NJ. Thursday and sixty
car loads are to be shipped from An
cho on Friday. Fifty-five cars have
been ordered for Springer for ship
ment Saturday. Few Of the shippers
will be able to obtain cars.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-29

The game between Albuquerque and
Las Vegas IN schools At Gallinas
park tomorrc5R VIII draw q big crowd.
Excellent Arrangements will be made
for conveying the crowds to the park
and the game itself promises to be a
fast and close one. Turn out and yell
fer the Las Vegas High.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-29

Attorney Chas. "A. Spiess. who re.
turned last night from Santa Fe,
where he attended the last meeting
Of the board Of managers OF the
Louisiana Purchase exposition. re.
ports that the commission so well hus.
banded Its resources that Of the $3O.-
600 paid to 1t by the territory. 3. 800
remained In the treasury. This was.
BY order Of the board, paid back to
the territory.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-29

With the freezing weather that Is
promised for tonight, there will be
good skating In the canyon tomorrow.
II will be remembered that last
Thanksgiving day the Ice on the can
yOn ponds was excellent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-29

A pretty love story. giving rise to
unbounded and wholesome fun, Is a
decided novelty, but this IL the com.
bination furnished In '"The Marriage
Of Kitty the most brilliant comedy
c Of the past and present season
and to be presented here shortly by
Jules Murray's Comedy company with
Alice johnson In tina title role. Dec. 1.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-29

Nicholas Chaffin has returned TO Inc
city from the surveying camp Of the
Phelps.Dodge outfit. He says that al
soon az the weather settles the
work Of the permanent location will
be pushed with a larger number Of
and teams.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-29

The New Mexican Is engaged in an
earnest campaign to induce the San
ta Fe to build depots at Lamy and
Santa Fe. The New Mexican general
" gets what It goes after and will
doubtless be successful in It's presen,
efforts.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-29

W. c. Mcdonald, member Of theNew
Mexico Cattle Sanitary board, who has
been quite sick for some time at his
ranch near Carrizozo is again able
to be about.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-29

Citizens are invited cordially to At.
tend the Thanksgiving service at the
N. 3. church tomorrow morning at
II o'clock. The Rev. H. H. Treat
viii deliver the Sermon and other min.
listers Of the cily will assist in the
service. Music WIN be furnished by
the NJ. E church choir. ~ {
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-29

There f9A1E that will please
your friends more for a Christmas
present thanIe s photo Of yourself
made At the Sttrat Studio. His work
~ strictly up.todate: you will secure
better work now than during the rush
at christsSty time.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-29

The Albuquerque high school foot
ball team arrived this afternoon. They
are athletic looking boys and promise
to'sut up a stiff contest. The game at
Gallinasspark tomorrow afternoon will
be well worth seeing.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-29

The city that IL supported On the
wages Of sin Ia no whit better than
the low type Of man who exists upon
the price Of a woman's degradation.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-29

The trains from the west, delayed
BY the serious washomt near Holbrook,
A. T., are scheduled to reach Las
Vegas this evening between s and Z
o'clock.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-29

Proprietor Hickman OF the New On.
tic hotel will serve q big Thanksgiv-
ing dinner to his guests and a few
friends tomorrow.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-29

The building on Bridge street, occu.
pied by Peter Basler, is having q
new modern front installed by J. B.
Consaul. ,sSat
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-29

The stores close for all day to-mor
row. the postofice will observe Sun.
day housS5 spAtAe weIls.Fargo oirice
will close Tor the day at 10 q. an.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-29

Judge H. 3. Wooster who has been
indispcsed f6r some time. is at present
confined 70 his home and Is unable
to perform ~ duties.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-29
international Exhibit.

The crown Of all expositions for
live stock purposes Is the great IN.
ternational. II will be held at Union
Stock Yards. Chi,ago, December lG
to 90 inclusive.
or course you will plan to attend.
Only $39.1 o via the santa Fe. You
may buy your ticket any time. Dec.
10th to 10Th. Ask t-96
~ IrCA Aunnt
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-29

In order to afford the employees OF
The Optic an opportunity to enjoy the
holiday, no paper will be issued to-
morrow.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-29

December s ID the last day that bids
may be received ut the local postofficc
for star routes.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-29

The Sibley pestoffice will be closed
for all time. tomorrow.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-29

Nremen's ball nj the opera house
tomorrow night.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-29

The Mayflower minstrel parade will
start tomorrow at 2 o'clock.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-29

Mrs. C. Warning has been granted q
license to do Q twelve months mer-
cantiles business.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-29

Every member Of the Commercial
club Is urged to attend the ladies
night dance and card party this even
ing.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-29

Wanted-10O0 people TO zee Vegas
beat Albuquerque al Gallinas park to-
morrow al 3 y. m.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-29

Game called qts2 p. m. sharp be.
tween albuquerque and Las Vegas
high school football teams tomorrow.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-29

Only M train, No. s., went out day
before yesterday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-29

Mrs. Chas. A. Spiess will entertain
tonight and tomorrow night at cards.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-29

Meet me at Gallinas park Thanks
giving. We will all see the game.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-29

Special service on cars to Thanks
giving football game: 100. lao, $500
go. 2:40, 800. $40. 100. zoo
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-29
MEADOW CITY BRIEFS
OF cours everybody will see the
game Thanksgiving afternoon.
Remember the Ladies' Home with
= Thanksgiving turkey.

Taupsrt's will b open evenings un.
~ aftsr Christmas, tt-t64
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-29

I'VE eses osaN 80.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1905-12-12

4 move the letter BE- returned TO
him. said another
The chair won entertain such
motion" said the Chair
With reference 90 q petition from
foundry workers about ndng 49,
lanuf armnd the foundry. MIR
johnson said that 81 vas casc
of bringing some property up to "a
proper level II was Bisnop estate land
and the tenants wanted Il filled ~ as
To make it sanitary. IL was suggested
that the petition be referred TO the
Board Of Health Cor action. The Ka-
kaako Improvement club pctitIoned the
Board to MI In the low lands which
would be under water I'm the rainy
season. They also asked for n FIRE
hydrant ana an electric light. corner
OF South street and Foundry street.
The extension of the sewer was ask
ed, as well as the establishment OF a
children's playground The petition
was referred to the Superintendent OF
Public Works
The ordinances providing for curb
ing and for limiting the speed of
automobiles were passed for second
reading by title.
AS to the request of Mr.. Prosser for
macadamizing Hackfeld street, Mr..
Adams said a storm drain was first
needed which Lucas said would cost
$4,000 to begin with. The program for
street improvements was such that all
available money was estimated for
other streets. Road Supervisor john
son said it might cost about $500.
Archa,. anproua1 h. nrniact Tho
Chair suggested that the Road COM
mittee report next meeting.
Adams said the department was i'm
proving fourteen roads at the present
time.
Lucas said he and Moore went up to
the Pail recently and found part of
1t in a very bad condition. There was
any quantity of traffic over It and tour
lists used it greatly. A bridge needed
attention at once. He thought the
Board should ask for tenders to con-
struct it. There was a great quantity
of rock at the new reservoir which
could be used.
Mr.. Moores motion that tenders be
called for to reconstruct that portion
of the road was passed.
Archer thought that all employees of
the Board should be made to pay their
taxes.
"Mr. Archer, you don't propose that
the County going into the collection
business, do you?" asked the Chair.
Lucas said the Board might pass a
motion that it be the sense that all
employees should see to it that they
pay their taxes. If the government
gives them work, they should help the
government out.
Lucas said that with his mill it was
the custom to retain the tax money
from their wages, this being proceed
| ing agreeable to the employees. The
same thing should obtain with gov
ernment.
Paele asked for a steam roller and
a rock crusher from Koolauloa.
"Mr. Chairman, you make the mis-
take of your life by not taking a
couple of days off and going around
the island and seeing the country
suggested Lucas.
The Chair merely smiled.
The Board adjourned to December Is
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1905-12-12

neither agreed nor refused to represent
me in the case, until the eve of the
date set for the hearing, and decree
would have issued against the Treas
urer by default if / had not personally
appeared and secured continuance.
Under date of Sept. IA, l received
from the County Attorney long COM
munication, the kernel of which /
quote briefly as follows:
$50 far as i am concerned l can see
absolutely no difference as matter OF
law between the payment of the An
drew Adams warrant and the Samuel
Johnson warrant (the subject of the
opinion hereinbefore quoted).
] have never advised you to pay this
Andrew Adams warrant.
80. / would advise you as
County Attorney not to pay the same.
However, should your private counsel
advise you that it should be paid, and
you desire to act upon his advice, L
would suggest that you employ him to
defend the McClanahan Injunction pro-
ceeding."
[ was quite willing to make use OF
| this suggestion voluntarily offered by
| the County Attorney, but thought IT
due the Supervisors that the matter
should first be referred to them. Ac-
cordingly, under date of Sept 18th l
addressed letter to the Board setting
forth the situation quite in detail, and
asking for the engagement of special
counsel to defend the Boards position
in the matter. From newspaper re-
ports / learned that this letter was
read at meeting held on the same
: 4 s,,1n lnf
the usual humble fate of communica-
tions from the Treasurer.
Hearing of no objection on the part
of the Board of Supervisors to the EN-
ployment of special counsel, and my
letter of Sept. 18th being still unan
swered, ana such course having beer
suggested by the County Attorney,
engaged Judge Whiting to fight the IN
junction.
, Notwithstanding an adverse rulini
' in the lower court, the court of last re
sort declared the Andrew Adams war
rant a proper one, and upheld tn
u u Treasurer IN his opinion and contentio
that the same should be paid. Cost
were assessed to the complainant, S
i that the County was put TO no expens
. on that score. And nothing is eske
70 but that Judge Whiting be allowed
10 reasonable fee for his painstaking an
'e successful services in the premises.
a The contention that the same col
elusion might have been reached will
70 out expense through the medium of a
ID agreed state of facts and friendly SUI
n, mission TO the Supreme Court is pro
7, ably based on the idea that couns
y competent to represent the opposiI
lg side in such 'ase would be willing
te serve without fee. The suggestion tn
t. the legal department of the coun
no might represent both sides in such |