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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-22
MOUNTAIN CLIMBING:
GANY AMERICANS TO ENJOY
DANGEROUS SPORT IN ALPS
lest Guides Already Engaged to Take
Adventurous Parties Up to
the Lofty Peaks-The
Climbing Foot.

The picturesque, the lofty, the awful
Alps prove perpetual fascination for
the daring and venturesome. The snow
crowned peaks challenge the climber,
and the climber faces fatigue, and dam
ger and death often in order that the
proud peaks head may become foot
stool and the vantage point from which
the surrounding peaks and country may
be viewed. The Americans have long
since learned to love the Swiss scenery,
to hunger for the invigorating mountain
air. to be eager for the thrill of the rocky
ascent and the graphing with the periS
of snow-cOvered slopes and treacherous
glaciers. This year bids fair to see
Switzerland alive with Americans. Snow
has already disappeared below the 5000
foot mark. The best of the mountain
guides have already been engaged for the
season by well-known climbers, and
their trial will mark all of the lesser and
greater peaks even perhaps to the muir
derous Matterhorn, which has claimed
more victims than any other Alpine
height.
To one who has never scaled the dizzy
heights and looked out upon the marvel
Gus scenery which lies spread out before
him, there is slight conception Of the
thrilling experience. An Englishman
who had climbed to the ridge of Mis-
chabel. whose dome is 1888 feet high,
speaks of it as wonderful, past all
shopping, beautiful beyond all descrip-
ton" From the lofty lookout could
be seen the Italian lakes. Mountain
ranges in Tyrol could be seen stretching
out their rugged lengths and what looked
like huge levels of snow were really
clouds on in another direction could be
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-22
IN THE SUMMIT OF THE JUNGFRAU,


seen the Dauphine Alps, and the Appe-
line range was visible. There's the
Jura, and that-can it be-yes, it is the
lake of Geneva! Look at the Oberland
Giants: look at the Monte Rosa rangel
We seemed to be above the Matterhorn.
and are higher than the Weisshorn!"
t was the highest peak in Switzerland,
Mont Blanc which is higher, is in France
and Monte Rosa is partly in Italy. From
The Mschabel, Switzerland, Italy. France
and the Tyrol are all visible in their
glorious range of ternal hills. And only
Oy the hardy climber who dares to face
the toll and danger can such a panorama
oe enjoyed.
One of the members of the Alpine club
tells Of q rare sight which he beheld
when he had reached the summit of the
Weisshorn. $4,000 feet above the level 81
the sea. Dawn was lighting the peaks
around, dense black cloud appeared
over Italy slowly moving towards the
Matterhorn; lightning came flashing our
If it every few seconds. 1t was a strange
sight to witness the storm cloud bursting
over a distant land, while all about us the
sky was clear and the stars were seen
fading before the rising sum-"
In his book-'Alpine Notes'-ME
George Wherry devotes a chapter to
The Climbing Foot" He makes care
full comparisons of the feet of the guides
ind those of the amateur. The former
is able to make sharper angle between
the foot and the leg than the latter. II
has often been noticed in mountaineer-
Ing that guide can go face forward ana
whole-footed up slope. while the anna
,eur following, and coming to the steep
part, cannot plant his whole foot upon
the slope, but has to go on his toes OF
else turn sideways. In the guide who has
climbed from childhood the angle made
by the foot is more acute, and there is un-
doubtedly some structural difference
both hereditary and acquired, permitting
more freedom of movement at the ankles
loint
The three great dangers to be en-
countered by the climber in the Alps
ire bad weather, when electrical storms
On the SUBMITS are apt to be fatal; fall
ing stones, and steep grass slopes. These
last look SO easy and are SO treacherous.
that it is scarcely possible to secure for
them the respect which they have deadS
" fashion Of enforcing.
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Survey Philippine Coast.

The United States coast and geodetic
survey is now making survey of the
coastline and harbors of the Philippine
Islands. The extent of it is shown by
the statement that the coastline of the
islands is over 11,40O miles, or double
that of the United States. There is q
mile of coastline to every square mile
OF territory, while in the United States
the proportion is 1856. There are
nearly LOO islands having names and
1t is possible to count 5000 islands ano
'sletS on the chart.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-22
Support.

Her Father-You expect me to support
Julia Indefinitely?
Her Husband-Well. hope you may
stand from under very gradually. sir-
Puck.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-22
Specializing in Futures

~ would like nice ring that would
be suitable gift for a young lady,
said the youth with the noisy tie.
"Fiancee or sister," asked the jew,
her.
Don't know yet" replied the party
If the doubtful part.-Chicago Daily
Jews.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-22
philippine Scouts, school.

A school of English has been instituted
for the Philippine scouts on the reser-
walton at the worlds fair. Chaplain
John C. Granville is in charge. The
school is provMing much interest to vis-
itora
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-22
Real Old Actor.

Ascum-Your father was an sctor,
TOu say.
Bragg Certainly. Bragg, the ira
gedian, you know.
Funny never heard of him. He
played Hamlet, of course"
Sure! He originated the part
Philadelphia Press.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-22
About Time to Get Busy.

Junior Partner-Our cashier says hi
Doesn't want any vacation this year.
Senior Partner-Well, just notify his
bondsman and put an expert on hif
SOOks.-Judge
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-22
An Easy One.

The Teacher-Can any of you tell me
Tor what purposes the Panama canalis
10 be used?
:. Little George Grafton-Sure! Car
tign purposes:-Town Topics
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-22
Asked and Answered.

Little Willie-What,s cannibaI. pa /?
Pa-One who loves his fellow man. my
son.-Chicago Daily News.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-03
CARRY AWAY SANTA FE
TICKET OFFICE SAFE
Thieves Break in at Bakersfield During
Busy Hours of Night and
Get $192
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
BAKERSFIELD, Cal, June 2.-Some
time between the hours of u and l
o'clock thieves broke down the door
of the Santa Fe ticket office, placed the
7OO-pound safe on a truck, carried it
behind the freight Office a few rods
away and broke it open with tools
from the tool house, which was also
robbed The safe contained 1892, which
was taken.
Although many yard hands and em-
ployes of the freight office were on
duty, and the safe was removed from
the office at a busy time of the night
the robbery was not discovered until
after one o'clock. 1t is thought that
the robbers left on the night freight
for Caliente, carrying their booty with
them, as the drawer of the safe was
found by the side of the track near
Kern City.
Two saloons were also broken into
last night and $3.50 taken from slot
machines.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-03
SECRETARY HAY TO SAIL
FOR UNITED STATES SOON
His Health Is improved, but He Must
Still Follow Plan of ABB
soute Rest
Dy Associated Press.


LONDON, June 2.-Secretary Hay
arrived in London from Paris, looking
better than when he left New York but
still far from well. lie said he had
benefited by the Badnauheim cure
but remained under strict orders of his
physicians, who insist on absolute rest.
Acting on this advice Mr.. Hay will
not participate in any social or official
functions during his stay in London,
will not receive anybody and will not
make any calls.
The secretary will sail for New York
on the White Star steamer Baltic, leav-
ing Liverpool June Z. Should he ben
eft by the sea voyage, Mr.. Hay will
go to Washington and see President
Roosevelt, otherwise he will go direct
to his country place at Lake Sunapee,
n. II. In any case the secretary will
go to his country residence after see
ing the president.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-03
COMPLIMENTS
THE PACIFIC COAST
Participates in Dedication of Building
Erected at Fair by State
of Washington
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
PORTLAND, Ore, June 2.-The fea-
ture of the Lewis and Clark exposition
today was the dedication of the hand
some building erected by the state of
Washington. Vice President Fairbanks
and the governors of Oregon and
Washington participated in the cere-
monies. United States Senator Samuel
Piles of Washington also addressed the
assemblage.
When Vice President Fairbanks was
introduced the audience arose and he
was given an ovation. The vice presi-
dents unstinted praise of the exposition
pleased his audience and he was re-
peatedly cheered. 1t is manifest, he
said, that the growth of the Pacific
coast is just beginning and he mar
veled at the prodigious possibilities Of
commercial development during the
next century.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-03
GRAND JURY KEEPS NAMES OF
MEN SECRET
WILL BE RETURNED TODAY
General Manager of Montgomery Ward
G. Co. Denies Shea's Story Re-
earding offered Bribe of Ten
Thousand Dollars
BY Associated Press.

/
CHICAGO, June 2.-Indictments con-
nected with the teamsters' strike have
been voted by the grand jury and will
be returned in Judge Barnes court to-
morrow. The names of the men in
dicted could not be ascertained this
afternoon. 1t was reported, however,
that bills would be voted in connection
with the charge made by President
Shea of the teamsters' union that he
was offered $4,000 to call a strike
against Sears, Roebuck & Co. 1t was
rumored that some indictments would
be based on the charge of conspiracy to
injure the business of a number of
large concerns and it was also said that
some indictments would be found for
perjury. There was nothing definite
however, in any of those statements.
Robert J. Thorne, general manager
for Montgomery Ward 81 Co, was be-
fore the grand jury this afternoon and
while denying absolutely all knowl-
edge of the $4,000, said to have been
offered to Shea and other labor leaders,
declared that he did not even know
Shea at the time the alleged offer of
$40, 900 was made. He said he first met
Shea in April, 1906 and before that
time had never seen nor spoken to him.
This evidence is in direct opposition
to that offered by Shea and Albert
Young, former president of the Team
sters' union. The jurors expressed
themselves as anxious to hear from
John c. Driscol, former secretary Of
the Coal Team Owners association.
who was declared by Shea and Young
to have been present at the time of the
offering of the alleged bribe. Driscoll,
however, could not be found in the city,
although deputy sheriffs have searched
for him for the greater part of two
days.
The demands of the members of the
Team Owners association for arbltra-
ton of the question whether or not de-
lveries should be made to the boy
cotted houses has been referred to the
members of the Truck Drivers union.
At a meeting Of the teamsters joint
council tonight it was decided the mem
bers of this union, which is largely en-
ployed by the members of the Team
Owners association, should decide the
matter for themselves, the officials of
the Transfers union declining the
issue.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-03
GREAT DAMAGE DONE
BY RIO GRANOE FLOOD
Towns Are Swept Away and Tracks
of the Santa Fe Washed
Out
BY Associated Press.

BY Associa ted Press.
Ell PASO, Tex, June 2.-The Rio
Grande flood situation grows worse
each day. Today the water is several
feet higher north of here and several
hundred yards of tracks on the Santa
Fe railroad between El PasO and Albu-
querque have been washed out. All
traffic from here is being diverted over
the Southern Pacific to Deming.
The town of La Mesa, on the opposite
bank of the Rio Grande, is under seven
feet of water, but no loss of life there is
reported. The rise of the river was
gradual and the people of the town had
an opportunity to escape the flood.
Anthony, another small town, was COM
pletely washed away, but here also the
people were warned of the danger and
vacated their homes in time. The river
threatens to change its course five miles
below 1l Paso and it is possible that
further great damage will result.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-03
Knew RoIesevensky's Plans

BY Associated Press.
VICTORIA, B. c., June 2.-According
TO advices received by the steamer
Kanagawa the Japanese government
was informed that Rojestyensky in
tended to try to pass through the straits
gawa was about to sail from Yoko-
hama, ON May is, the directors of the
Nippon Yusen Kaisha line are said to
have been informed that there was no
danger of eucounteIins Russian vessels
in the Pacific, and the steamer there
fore proceeded to America. The steamer
Iyo was at the same time ordered by
cable TO proceed from this side and
cable advices were received today By
local agents of her safe arrival.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-03
SEA FAVORED JAPANESE
Formation Was Never Broken and
Shooting Was Magnificent

BY Associated Press
LONDON, June 3.-The correspondent
at Toxic of the Daily Mail, cabling to
his paper concerning the naval battle
between the Japanese and Russian
fleets, says:
owing to the heavy sea in
the earlier part of the en-
gagement, the Russian hulls
were disclosed below the water line,
presenting a good target and enabling
the japanese guns to usurp the func-
tions of torpedoes.
"The commander of the torpedo boat
destroyer Murasame, describing his at
tack on the battleship Kniaz Souvar-
off, says he discharged two torpedoes
against her from a distance of 100
yards. All the Russian survivors con-
fess that the Japanese formation was
never broken, and say that their shoot
ing was magnificent"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-03
INDIANS WANT TAXES
Delinquent Firms of Whites in Terri
tory to Be Closed
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press
MOSKOGEE, I. r., June 2.-Practic-
ally every white business house in Mus
kogee, and perhaps throughout the In
dian Territory, may be closed tomorrow
for refusal to pay the tribal tax. No
tax has been paid for three years pend
ing decision of the court. The case is
now in the supreme court, but the in
terror department has wired the Indian
agent to proceed with the collection.
Business houses in the city will not
pay the tax and the Indian police say
they will nail up the doors of all but
national banks and business houses
owned by Indians.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-03
Sailors Said to Have Mutinied

By Associated Press.
NEW YORK, June "Details from
a trustworthy source leave little room
for doubt says a Times dispatch from
st. Petersburg that Admiral Neboga-
toff's sailors mutinied in the battle of
the sea Of Japan and either threw the
admiral and many officers overheard
or, according to another version, bound
them in their cabins and hoisted the
white flag.
Eight men in Nebogatof's squadron
We're. it is again asserted, hanged for
mutiny while still in the Red sea.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-03

others, because the monument will be
near the scene of battle and stand
constantly in the sight and memory of
the officers and men of the Japanese
navy, and will also be great con-
venience to navigation. If there should
be a future war it viii prevent dis
asters similar to those which overlook
the transports Hitachi and sado.
The lighthouse will he erected by
popular subscription lists. which will
be opened throughout Japan tomorrow
Jemtchug Sank at Once
Admiral Togo, telegraphing yesterday
says: THE ships sent northward to
search for Russian ships returned yes
terday. The cruisers Iwate and va
kumo and other vessels sent southwark
to find Russian ships returned today
They thoroughly searched the Shang-
hal course from Tsushima and vicinity
but on both s1des found no trace of the
Russians.
Admiral shimamura, on board the
cruiser Iwate, reports: During the
battle on May 2F. at 1907 p. m, the
cruiser Iwate vigorously attacked the
protected cruiser Jemtchug at dis
tance of 5000 meters. The Jemtchug
sank i'm one minute The loss of the
Jemtchug is therefore confirmed.
During the engagement fire broke
out on the Jemtchug and smoke con-
cealed the hull of the vessel. Conse-
quently the remainder of our fleet were
unable to see the shin
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-03
STOLEN SECURITIES
FOUND BY WoRkMEN
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press
BEDFORD, Ind, June 2.-Workmen
engaged in unloading carload of sand
found hidden in it several bundles of
papers which proved to be bonds and
securities valued at 100000 They
were identified as the property of the
Wilmington Qll) bank, which was rob-
bed of the papers and $25OO in cash
on May 8.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-03
RusaIana Hold the Pass

~ NF""GITHd TToFs-
, ST PETRRsBgRG, June General
Linevitch, In a dispatch to Emperor
Nicholas dated May 81, said. con May
20 the Japanese began an advance and
attacked our troops in the valley Of
the Tsein river, about three miles
beyond Fenshu pass. which remained
IN our hands"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-03
MAY RECALL MINISTER
Servia Demands Satisfaction From
Turkey for Recent Outrage

BY Associated Press,
CONSTANTINOPLE, June 2.-Serva
has notified Turkey that she will re-
call her minister from Constantinople
unless satisfaction is given by June -
for recent violation of the Servian con-
sulate at Monaster, Macedonia. 1t ap-
pears that the local police searched
the consulate and seized certain
papers
Servla demands the dismissal and
further punishment Of the chief Of po-
lice, and that an official visit be paid
to the consulate by the governor Of
Monastery who shall express regret on
the part of the government for the oc-
currence.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-03
CENTRAL JAPAN SHAKEN
BY SEVERE EARTHQUAKE

TOXIC, June 2-SeVere earthquakes
have occurred in central Japan, extend
ing generally from the province of
Hiroshima to the straits of Shimono-
seki. The extent of the damage and
loss of life is not yet known. but it Is
feared that it is heavy. a
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-03

from the Pacific coast of Asia. Japan
now has a free hand in Russia's mari
time provinces and her offensive capa-
tility is unlimited. Nothing bars the
way except the Russian force at Nlad-
ivostok, whose speedy isolation is pos
sible. The Amur river is open to Japan
and Russia's defensive capability is
now entirely limited to the Chinese
Siberian railway"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-03
JAPAN's HANDS FREED
Togo's Victory Places Russia's Mari
time Provinces at Her Mercy

Togo's Victory Places Hussla's Mari-
time Provinces at Her Mercy
BY Associated Press
TOXIC, June with the destruction
of Russia's naval power interest is re-
turning to military operations ON land.
Togo's victory tremendously alters the
military situation and removes all
limits to offensive operations against
Russias maritime provinces. 1t is now
possible to effectively close Vladiyostok.
seize sakhallen, the mouth of the Amur
river, Kamtchatka and any point be-
tween the Tumen riven and the Arctic
circle that the Japanese may desire.
A foreign military observer, discuss
ing the question with the correspond
ent Of the Associated Press, said:
"Togo's victory may drive Russia away
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-03
FAMOUS BANK RoB6ER
DIES BROKEN HEARTED
Hy AssoeIated Press.

by NHsQcIuIfu TIess'
NEW YORK, June 2.-James Hope,
otherwise known as Jimmy" Hope,
leader Of the band which robbed the
Manhattan bank IN this city of nearly
$8,OOO.OOO in money and securities thir-
ty years ago. is dead at his home here,
aged SO years. His wife said today
that he died of grief. broken hearted
because Of the publicity which con-
stantly kept his record alive.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-03
INSPECTOR OF NEW ORLEANS
POLICE FORCE DISMISSED

by NFs0claIou Tre3!-
NEW ORLEANS, June 2.-Inspector
partment was today dismissed from
the service as a result of an investiga-
ton Of charges filed against him. AT
the trial today Ike Slumsky testified TO
the existence Of ring supported by
tenderloin interests which paid 5000 a
month to the police for protection.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-03
CIRCUS PERFORMER
FALLS ON AUDIENCE
By Associated Press.

ITHACA, N. Y, June miss Mary
Rhodes. with circus, received serious
injuries while doing her aerial act at
Cortlandt By the breaking of tie
strap she shot head first sixty feet
through the air into the reserved seats,
landing on her head and shoulders.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-03
PRINCE WILLIAM GETS
OUT TO HIS ASSISTANCE cE
BY Associated Press.

BY Assochted lFesb'
BERLIN, June 2.-While Crown
Prince Frederick william was riding
Ia an automobile today he accidentally
knocked over push cart and injured
one OF the owners hands. The prince
got out and personally assisted in look
ing after the man.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-03
BUDAPEST WILL ERECT
STATUE TO WASHINGTON

BUDAPEST, Hungary, June 2,--The
National club, at a general meeting
yesterday, decided to erect here a
statue in honor OF Washington as evil
dence of its appreciation of the action
Of the citizens Of Cleveland, O., in
erecting statue in honor of Kossuth
In that city
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-03
TWO HUNDRED KILLED BY
BIG STORM I'M NATAL

DURHAM, Natal, june IA great
storm which has swept over Pinetown,
the center of the tea and sugar planta-
tions of Natal, caused the reservoir to
overflow, resulting in the drowning Of
200 Hindoo laboreTs.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-03
DEATHS OF THE DAY
Edward ]. EarI, Stockton
By Associated Press

BY Associated Press.
STOCKTON, Cal, June 2.-Edward
j. Earl an old resident of Stockton,
and a veteran of the civil war, having
served with honor in company %, Fif-
teenth Kentucky volunteer infantry
died here this morning. He was men,
ber of the c. A. r. He leaves a widow
and four sons.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-03
WILL ERECT MONUMENT
Japanese to Put Up Enormous Light
house In Memory Of the Battle

Japahese to Put Up Enormous Light
house in Memory of the Battle
BY Associated Press.
TOXIC, June 2.-In response to thou
sands Of suggestions and inquiries re-
ceived, the navy department has de-
cided TO erect an enormous lighthouse
on Okino island as a monument to COM
memorate Admiral Togo's great naval
victory over the Russian fleet in the
battle Of the Sea of Japan.
\ II is planned to have the light show
rAG distance of eighty miles, practi-
caliS covering the entire scene Of the
battle.
This plan has been adopted over all
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-03
GEN. HORACE PORTER TAKES
A TRIP TO SWITZERLAND
BY A ssoclated Press,

by = 7sOVIaItU IIess'
PARIS June 2.-General Horace
Porter, former American ambassador,
has left Paris for Switzerland, where
he win make automobile excursions ac-
oompanied by his daughter. He will
sail for the United States early in
July.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-03

IF you had TO choose asked the old
bachelor would you rather be an Indian
a negro or a woman
"Oh, l don't know" replied Mr. Hen
peck. "Of course a good deal would de-
pend on how many OF his wifes relatives
the Indian or negro / might become
would be expected to support. Chicago
Record Herald.