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The Washington herald., 1906-12-30

An alleged actor, calling himself Elwyn
Waldemar Webster, has been fleeing
unsuspecting but stage-struck young
women out West 1t Is hard to realize
that an actor with a name like that is
not q real. sure enough matinee hero.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30

There is this to be said for Santa
Clause: He doesn't give people presents
and then throw Il UP 70 them afterward
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30

From the Cleveland Leader
Has Poultney Bigelow sent his message
to Congress yet?
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30

Mr. Andrew Carnegie's statement that
he opposes an income tax because II
would make liars was received with
jeers. The concerted reply is that a man
who would lie under oath about his taxes.
OF anything else, would lie anyway
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30

embattled in Washington They know it
all Why should they palter when moth
ing is at stake but Jones?
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30

According to the st. Louis GlObe-Demo-
crat, the oldest inhabitant" out there
declares he can remember the time when
eggs sold for 10 cents a dozen The queer
things the oldest inhabitant" remembers
are only cqualed in novelty by the queer
accidents the innocent bystander man
ages 10 avoid
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
a PRETTY GOOD CREED.

You feel you're losing IN the hghtE
Yield not TO dark despair.
But rest assured things viii come right
Some day. somehow, somewhere.
One battles not a whole campaign
Your losses bravely bear;
You're bound TO make them up again
Some day. somehow, somewhere.
Plod not along with eyes purblind
To everything that's fair.
a better chance you'll surely find
Some day. somehow, somewhere.
There is for all n better land.
Exempt from woe and care.
And we shall meet and understand
Some day. somehow, somewhere
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30
GOdspeed.

You've played on US "A lot Of tricks
And brought a deal of woe,
And yer we all dear nineteen-six.
Regret 10 see you go.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30

Christmas is the cannon crackers open
season down South, the Fourth of July up
North. Between then. they manage to
hold down the census reports pretty wei.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30

stage hand rudely assaulted Signor
CarusO with a monkey-wrench the other
night Looks as though the monkey is
going to persist in hoodooing Caruso, in
some style or fashion
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30
StiII Frugal.

Secretary Shaw maintains that our
wonderful prosperity has turned our
heads"
oh / don't know. The entire country
has been eating turkey soup for several
days"
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30

Dam the Colorado" said the President
to Mr.. Hartman. Whereupon Mr.. Harri-
man stepped out on the back porch and
did Il.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30

A writer in outing says boxing devel-
ops the lungs" Also the vocabulary.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30
Mr.. Straus' Fad.

Secretary Strdus is one Of the rec0g-
nized conuoisseurs IN the United States Of
pottery and porcelaius. For many years
he has studied their fine old art now SO
generally fallen into disuse lie has col
Iectcd some Of the finest specimens eX-
tant. ana many OF these he viii soon in
stal in his Washington residence. Mrs.
Straus is quite as addicted Co the fad as
is her distinguished husband. and It Is
said that one Of the rarest pleasures
they have en- common IS the purchasing
OF old pottery and porceia!us Speaking
Of the subject the other day with d
friend. Secretary SUraus said. "Machin-
cry has robbed ms Of our useful arts 10 a
great extent In machne-msde things
there can be no artistic quality. no in
dividual expression. In handmade things,
even the humblest, there is always an
opportunity for art TO show itself"
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30
PEOPLE OF NOTE.


II has been an open secret in Washing
ton for nearly year that President
Roosevelt's choice Of a successor is WI
Fam Howard Taft With characteristic
frankness and candor the President has
told bis friends that he believes his able
Secretary Of War is the most available
material for 1905 This, Of course, Is
based upon the assumption that the
country Will demand a continuation Of
the distinctive Roosevelt policies in the
administration Of the government. For
long time President Roosevelt hesi-
tatcd ~ his selection Of a choice be
tween Elihu Root and Judge Taft When
il became evident that the country
viewed with suspicion all suggestions
OF "a New York man for President, Mr..
Roosevelt then turned 20 Taft. Mr.. Root,
IL can be asserted. fully understands and
approves the Presidents attitude Friends
of the Secretary of State are agreed that
he would make a magnificent President
but poor candidate at this time. When
the President proffered Secretary Taft
tie vacancy on the Supreme bench early
last spring that was 10 be created by the
retirement OF Associate Justice Brown.
Et ulQ so because ne knew MI IatJ
ambition was judicial rather than polit-
zeal, and hC accompanied the prOffcr with
a strong urgency that Judge Taft decline
The place. All OF these facts were printed
at the time. but they were so stoUtly
denied by persons and Influences within
the Republican fold hostile to the ROOsc-
Welt administration that they were dis
credited. or at least they did not attract
the serious attention which is now being
given them one feature Of the recru-
GCscence OF the report Of Judge Tafts
prospective candidacy. with the approval
o. The President, which is causing "a good
deal of comment Is that the announce
ment has been made through sources I'm
Ohio that are considered unfriendly to
Tsfts Presidential ambition
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30

Former Gov Jelks. Of Alabama, has
gone into the newspaper business. Every
once in "a while a politician really re-
forms.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30

Miner Hicks will go on the stage. There
is nothing like the prize ring or the living
tomb for making great actors.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30

Birmingham. Ala. has a skating rink
with a seating capacity Of 1000. That's
one place where you need plenty Of room
20 sit down.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30

a New England society is studying the
question whether or not an apple was
really the variety OF fruit Eve gave TO
Adam. There is a growing belief that
it was a lemon. or, perhaps, a green per
simmOn.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30

An Illinois minister claims to have made
nine converts by telephone. To stay put
however. he viii do we'll not to ask them
10 call him uD at short intervals and tell
him how they are getting along
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30
BY Whons

I'VE have no earls in this country.
Still
"LNeug'
I'VE have a good many prominent peo-
pie who have been belted "
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30

Now comes the time for the water
wagon to undergo its annual short but
novel experience Of hauling strap
hangers.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30
A LAY SERMON.


Sing a song Cf sixpcnce.
A pocket full Of rye.
-Four and twenty blackbirtls
Baked into a pie.
When the pie was opened
The birds began 10 sing
Wasn't that a dainty dish
To set before a king
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30

According to a Lima paper, the famous
japanese general. Kuroki, is a Peruvian.
We thought heretofore that no country In
the world had failed to file claim TO
KurOki but we overlooked Peru.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30

Automobiles in New York have cost
$700O0.OO0" says the Philadelphia Public
Ledger. To buy them. or keep them up?
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30

We note with regret the killing of one
Nicholas Lynch down in Georgia. Had
he been the notorious Judge. the regret
would be conspicuous by its absence.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30

THE sunset Of John D. Rockefeller's life
is touching" says an enthusiastic lady
writer Remarkably touching" in fact.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30

4 beautiful but poor young woman
physician of Des M0lnes IS suing an un-
dCrtaker for breach Of promise. II hardly
seems possible that the undertake.
could have declined so promising an al
lance.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30

Now that Congressman Moon is on the
Rivers and HarbOrs Committee Tennes-
see expects him 90 rise and shine
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30

"Oratory without wisdom is like an
oyster stew without the oysters" says
the Baltimore American. A sort of
church affair. as it were.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30

y doctor examined the stomach Of one
OF his patients Immediately after admin
istcring a drink OF whisky. and found It
heavily charged with electricity. The
doctor evidently served q peculiar brand
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30

Mr. Hearst and Party Arrive In New
York" says "A headline So he took the
Independence League TO Mexico with
him did he2
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30

In spite Of the Norman Hapgood-Tom
Watson combination. the courts have
acquitted Col W d. Mann. Of Town
Topics fame. Of the charge Of perjury.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30

A cowboy refused gift OF 500 the
day after Christmas, offered as a reward
for brave act Considering the fact
that it was the day after Christmas. De
may have thought IL was merely stage
money.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30

DCwie is said 10 be regaining his health
II the sheriff who has charge Of Zion
City is wise, he VIII finish up that JOB
in a hurry and move into another county
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30

y doctor examined the stomach Of one
OF his patients Immediately after admin
istering a drink Of whisky and found It
heavily charged with electricity. The
doctor evidently served a peculiar brand.
a beautiful but poor young woman
physician of Des M0lnes IS suing an un-
dCrtaker for breach Of promise II hardly
seems possible that the undertaken
could have declined so promising an al
lance
In spite Of the Norman Hapgood-Tom
Watson combination. the courts have
acquitted Col W d. Mann. Of Town
Topics fame. Of the charge Of perjury
Dowie is said TO be regaining his health
II The sheriff who has charge Of Zion
City is wise. he VIII finish up that JOB
in hurry and move into another county.
A cowboy refused a gift Of 500 the
day after Christmas, offered as reward
for q brave act Considering the fact
that it was The day after Christmas De
may have thought IL was merely stage
money.
Mr. Hearst and Party Arrive in New
York" says a headline So he took the
Independence League TO Mexico with
him, did he2
"Oratory without wisdom is like an
oyster stew without the oysters" says
the Baltimore American. sort of
church affair. as it We're
Now that Congressman Moon is on the
see expects him 90 rise and shine
4 New England society is studying the
question whether or not an apple was
really the variety OF fruit Eve gave to
Adam. There is a growing belief that
st was lemon. or, perhaps, q green per
simmon.
Former Gov. Jelks. Of Alabama. has
gone into the newspaper business. Every
once i'm "a while politician really re-
forms.
According to the St Louis Globe-Demo-
crat, the oldest inhabitant' out there
declares he can remember the time when
eggs sold for 10 cents a dozen The queer
things the oldest inhabitant" remembers
are only cqualed in novelty by the queer
accidents the innocent bystander man
ages TO avoid
Miner Hicks will go on the stage. There
is nothing like the prize ring or the living
tomb for making great actors.
According to a Lima paper, the famous
japanese general. Kuroki, is a Peruvian.
We thought heretofore that no country In
the world had failed to file a claim TO
Kuroki. but We overlooked Peru.
Now comes the time for the water
wagon to undergo its annual short but
novel experience of hauling strap
hangers.
THE sunset Of John D. Rockefeller's life
is touching says an enthusiastic lady
writer. Remarkably touching" in fact.
We note with regret the killing of one
Nicholas Lynch down in Georgia. Had
he been the notorious judge. the regret
would be conspicuous by it's absence.
Automobiles in New York have cost
100000 says the Philadelphia Public
Ledger. To buy them. or keep them up?
An Illinois minister claims to have made
nine converts by telephone. To stay put
however. he will do well not to ask them
TO call him uD at short intervals and tell
him how they are getting along.
Dam the Colorado" said the President
to Mr.. Hartman. Whereupon Mr.. Harri-
man stepped out on the back porch and
did Il.
A writer in Outing SAYS ,IInnxino- de,-eI-
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-09-26
ROBERT B. WALKER DEAD.
Was One Of The Earliest Settlers in
Barber County. Age so Years.

Robert B. Walker died at his home in
Turkey Creek township, Barber county,
Kansas, Wednesday, September l9,
1906, aged 81 years and five days. He
was an invalid many months and was con-
fined to his bed and almost helpless over
two months.
Mr.. Walker was born in Breckinridge
county, Kentucky, September II, 1924.
He was married to Judith Taul Jan. 21 ,
lo45, and to this union were born SIX
children, FIVE Of whom survive him and
mourn the loss Of a beloved father.
Iwenty-six grandchildren and twenty
great grandchildren also survive him.
Ero. Walker moved from Kentucky to
Barber county, Kansas, October IS,
1874, he and his wife having been
among the first settlers. Mrs. Walker
preceded him to the fair shote Of Eternal
Rest two years FIVE months and eight
days. Brother Walker was converted
and joined the Baptist church and was
Baptized in Clover Creek Kentucky and
has always lived an upright christian life.
When he came to Kansas he united with
the Baptist church at Sun City and after
wards transferred his membership to
Soldier Creek church. When the Elm
Grove Baptist church was organized he
became one Of the charter members and
held his relationship with this church un-
til Death called him to the Church Tri-
umphant. He was Jealous in his church
work and always ready to assist in all
departments Of the house Of worship, ,und
when afliction came upon him he was
resigned to what was before him and as
strength failed Faith increased, and the
last few days of his life he would repeat
edly say, % Lord how long, but not
my will but Thine, be done"
The funeral services were held at Bel
Mdere, conducted by the writer. The
text was from Second Timothy, fourth
chapter 81 verses, after which a large
ptseession Of friends and neighbors fol
lowed him to his last resting place in Bel
videre cemetery, where the Lord vii
watch over the grave until he shall raise
that which is mortal to Immortality.
G. w. Owens.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-09-26
duct the affairs of this important Office in
business-like, impartial and competent

duct the affairs Of this important Office In
business-like, impartial and competent
manner
Emmett E. McClearey is the democratic
candidate for county surveyor. For the
past two years he has been taking care
Of that Office by appointment and he is
tiiiie FIRST competent surveyor the county
has had for many years. The salary at
tached to this Office is small but it is
nevertheless very important one end ii
is rarely that the county can get the ser
vices Of as good man for the place as
Mr.. McClearey. If the voters fail to
elect him they will do themselves great
er injury than they will do him.
DR.. J. A. Burnett, one of kiowa's
skilled physicians, is the candidate for
coroner. He is able and willing to take
care Of the business Of the office at any
moment he may be needed. He is well
known in the southern part Of the cour
and everybody speaks well of him.
The democrats Of the first commission
er district have nominated A. w. Flint
for commissioner. Mr.. Flint is the own
er Of the former Jerry Simpson ranch six
miles east Of this city. He came here
from Sumner county about SIX years ago
and is recognized as one Of our leading
business men. If elected, he will do bus;-
ness on the square deal plan and will do
his part in handling the county's business
right. The people could not elect a
better man to that responsible Office.
The democratic party did not nomi-
nate candidates for treasurer and clerk Of
the district court. They recognized in
Frank J. Warren and Clark D. Rackley,
the present ncumbents and candidates
for reelection, efficient, trustworthy and
honest officials and they were broad
enough to 'let well enough alone
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-09-26
TO DISCONTINUE MAIL ROUTE.

]. F. Clark, mail carrier between
Medicine Lodge and Sun City, requests
the Index to state that that part Of the
mail route between w. c. Reutlinger' $
and the Tom Thacker place will not be
travelled until the road between the two
points is repaired. The patrons on that
road will have to see that the roads are
made passable before he will deliver OF
receive their mail. This road, it ha.
been claimed, has been in bad shape fol
long time and since the late rains it ha.
become so much worse that it can not be
safely travelled.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-09-26
DEMOCRAT COMMITTEE.

The Democratic Central Committee Of
Barber county will meet in Medicine
Lodge on Saturday, October 9th, for the
putbose Of organizing for the campaign,
Every member Of the committee and
every democratic candidate is expected
to attend this meeting.
Riley Lake, Chairman.
Seward |. Field, Sec'y. \
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-09-26
BRYAN AT ALyA.

Hon. Vim. Jennings Bryan will be at
Alva at p. m. on Friday Of this week.
He has been secured for two speeches
in Oklahoma and Alva was fortunate
enough to get one Of them. This will
give everybody in southern Kansas and
Oklahoma an opportunity to see and hear
the great Commoner at little or no expense.
Aside from his being the central figure in
the cause Of democracy he IS the ablesl
orator IN America. The crowd at Alva
on this occasion is certain to be immense.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-09-26
GONE TO HER REWARD.

Again has God m bis infinite wisdom
seen fit to remove from our midst one Of
our oldest and most highly respected citi-
zens m the person Of Mrs. Ell Buckles
who died at her home one and a half
miles north Of this city on Monday. Sept.
I7h. She was a good neighbo, low
ing wife, an induIgent mother and an
earnest christian. whose loss Is keenIy felt
by the entire community who extend
then deepest sympathy to the beseft and
sorrowing family. -Hazelton Herald.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-09-26

D: S. Jones has bought the lot and
building adjoining his store on the south,
now occupied by C. L, Groves meat
market. Consideration $1,000. A. D.
Reed Of Ohio was the owner and he wa,
here to look after the deal personally.
MIR. Reed owns other real estate m and
near the city. I'll. LindIey Is his agent.
MIR. Groves viii give possession to Mr..
Jones Oct lst. MI. Jones viii take away
the frame building and build a bnck IN
stead.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-09-26

You may see by an eye effort, and
see quite clearly but at what a cost.
Some time you viii fully realize what dim
sight without help means to you. Heb
Is at hand today. See Cay. he VIII be
at Hotel Grand until Tuesday evening,
Oct. End.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-09-26

The Monday Afternoon Club enter
tainA Ad at the home of Mrs. A. M.
Houchin last Thursday in honor Of Mrs.
F. n. Nixon who left for Winfield on
Friday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-09-26
TIE HOMECOMING OF BARBER COuN-
TYA GREAT EVENT.

Invitations were sent out by kindred and by
friend,
Telling all old Barberites to come out and at
tend
:, great reunion will be heldon your old stamp
ing ground
Come on old friends and speak word where's
you once won renQwl,
Ohio! Ohio! They come from city. dale and
HILL
Saying they would come at once and help us
with will,
They told Us what theyha done in the years
that have passed.
Leaving US picture thata sculpture canno.
cast.
We all enjoyed their presence for they were
such jolly set,
1t reminded US OF. times when they used to
work and sweat
On our plains and on our pra:rIes where thew
worked both day and night
To make a great foundation ITO the Barber.
ties of now great delight
The poetical expressions given to US by the
Pilgrim Bard,
Brought to mind old "reminiscences of the past
before old Barber's lands had been marreds
He told how the buffalo had wandered DER
our plain,
And how he had brought them low to bite tho
dust with an experts aim.
Joseph McNeal also gave US of laif in part.
How he wandered into old Medicine as a lad
to make a start;
He made US, so he told US. in our old town,
And tell you we are prond of men who go
from Medicine and win renown
! L. A. McNeal pictured to US many things of
Bnrber's Greatness long ago,
When the days seemed dark and dreary homo.
For he said men who have lived along the Med
icine were looking for something far ahead.
Whether palace of celestial greatness or a
throne beyond the sky,
They had no time to tell US they were busy
| men of state,
| They were looking for some protection what
eer might be their fate.
| Senator c. l. Long. man of great renown,
Is a man to whom honor is due because he has
brought these great speakers to give US
| records of our old town;
He also tells us. this was his starting place in
life,
So we who must make it's future can do it with
| will
For we know whore great mon leave us. their
places we must fill JEW.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-09-26

met at the court house in this city on
Saturday and nominated the following
county ticket:
Representative. e.......\.... 60. DR.. F. S. Atwell
Sheriff O. r. Wilev
Clerk. .............. %. E. Vale ntine
Register of Deeds. Jesse A. Shamberger
Probate Judge. e.................Geo. L. Graves
County Attorn ey. Chas. F. BsrkIey
Clerk of the District Court -. o. C. Pepoon
treasurer ................ Hen ry J. Hanson
Co. Superintendent. Geo. F. Wright
Coroner. DIR. ]. II. Shamberger
commissioner. LIST Dist. Jas. Huffaker
w. l.. CoryeI Of this city was chair
man Of the convention and r. L. L.
Barnstable Of Isabel secretary. C. NJ.
Martin, our fellow townsman who is the
prohibition candidate for associate justice Of
the supreme court, on the state ticket,
made the keynote" speech and it is due
him to say that he presented his party $
principles and theories in a very able
manner without sparng any Of the other
parties.
Only nine men participated in the pro
ceedings Of the convention. The small
attendance was attributed to the
busy season among farmers.
The places on the ticket were 6llec
with some difficulty. All Of those pres.
ent objected to standing as a candidat.
and most Of the ticket was filed witt
names Of persons who were absent.
| Two years ago the prohibition candi
date for governor received IS votes i
Barber county. The highest vote on th,
county ticket was 81.
Alter the county convention complete.
its work the Medicine Lodge TOWNSHIP
prohibi6ori Is nominated w. L. Uuerbac
for trustee and J. S. Runyan for trea.m
er. The remaining portion Of the town
ship ticket was left blank.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-09-26

Mrs. B. F. Glasier and children re-
turned to their home in Kansas City last
Thursday. They have been visiting here
over two weeks.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-09-26

Forsyth's mill is the night place to get
your feed. Com chop, kafir chop, bran,
shorts and chicken feed always on hand.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-09-26

Henry Warnstaf and family left last
week for Harper where he has engaged
in the restaurant business. Success to him.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-09-26

Mrs. Vina Macy returned to her home
in Wichita last Thursday after spending
two weeks in the city visiting friends.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-09-26

w. R. Forsyth and wife and Miss
Cranston went to Enid Saturday to visit
few days. Mr.. Forsyth returned home
Monday.