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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-10-25

A REMARKABLE CASE OF PHYSICAL
DEVELOPMENT Roy Fifield, of Port
land. Oregon, is an inmate of the in
sane asylum of that State, from loss
of mentality, which seems entirely
owing to his wonderful physical de-
velOpment. He is but five years of
age, but has grown to the size and
stature of youth of Is. With
head that requires hat too large
for the average man, the child has
nothing but confusion and idiOcy in
the interior and is devoid of intelli-
gence. Notwithstanding the absence
of mentality, he has shown no ten
dency of physical degeneracy. DIR.
Joseph, who conducted the mental
examination, pronounced the case
one of the most remarkable that had
ever been brought to his attention.
The hapless freak was taken in Gus
tOdy by the authorities at the in
stance of his father. Following the
examination the boy was sent to the
State insane asylum.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-10-25

The British freight steamer Queen
Christina struck on North Seal rocks,
near Crescent City, Monday night.
All the crew, 80 in number, got
ashore. She was enroute for Port.
land, Ogn., to load grain for Europe.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-10-25

NEXT Tuesday is set for hearing in
the Federal Court at Portland the
injunction prayed for by the lumber
men against an increase of rates on
their product to points in tho East.
1t is an all-important matter to this
leading industry, and this is one in
stance in which it is hoped an injunc-
ton may be effective.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-10-25

SIEGE PROPOSED ON MONTE CARLO.
An effort is being made by Max
Pemberton, Hall Game and Conan
Doyle. aided, it is said. by the re-
puted umpire in all good works, Mr..
Roosevelt, to prevail upon the pow
ers of Europe for adjustment of the
gambling-tables at Monte Carlo, in
Monaco, Italy, on the coast of the
Mediterranean. 1t is the opinion of
Caine that the place could not exist
were the chances fair, which can
probably be said of any other gam
bling haunt, for percentage of the
game is essential and to some extent
doubtless fair, if gaming is to be toll
Grated rs one of the prOpensities of
human nature that must find relief
from other if not that means of ex-
citement. The great misfortune of
this is, as of the drinking habit, it
becoming a craze and subOrdinates
all other emotions. This results in
breaches of faith, forgeries and sui
eide, and they have become so com.
mon as to enlist the cooperation of
this triumvirate of the worlds lead
ing authors, and the cooperation of
the irrepressible Teddy, who loses no
opportunity of keeping himself in the
lime-light. 1t seems an opportune
time to effect this reform now that
the very world seems impressed with
a spirit of unrest and desire for a
change, without sometimes any very
definite idea of how it is to be effect
ed or the result it will have if sue
cessful.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-10-25

THE KnickerbOcker Trust Co. of
New York, the second largest COR
poratiOn of that class in the Empire
City, with deposits amounting to
$50, 900, 900, closed its doors Tuesday
afternoon. A run was precipitated
by its President, who was identified
with Heinze and Morse, who lately
went over the wall.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-10-25

THE Presbyterian Synod Missouri
has commended the Indiana confer
ence for refusal to send Vice Presi-
dent Fairbanks to the general con-
ference at Baltimore For the rea-
son that he allowed cocktails to be
served at 4 public dinner to Presi-
dent Roosevelt" What fragile
reputation a man must have for it to
be shattered by so slight blow!
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-10-25

EDISON now claims that he has dis
covered a material, and method to
use it, by which he can build q
fair-sized twO-stOry, nOn-combustible
house, of concrete, for $1,000, in
twelve hours. Nothing further is
known but that he molds them, like
bullets in the days of the old-fash-
Toned muzzle-load guns. If his claim
is assured, cities will rise like magic,
or as mushrooms on the desert, in a
single night, at the behest of land
exploiters. What an aid the new
device would be to Roston HarbOr!
The new form of buildings are earth
quake-proof, and may be moved
about like jack-stones.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-10-25

HUNDREDS, if not thousands, of wo-
men in the East wore mems socks,
instead of stockings, during the sum-
mer months, this year, giving as a
reason the newly-nade discovery that
they were much cooler than their
own wear. The demand absorbed
every pair of the smaller sizes OF
socks in some places. No preference
was manifested for color, but the
open-work knit was most in demand.
1t is said that the fad originated in
the Granite State-New Hampshire
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-10-25

THE rescuing hand extended to the
struggling New York banks, goes
very far to show that the devil is not
as black as he is painted.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-10-25

THE Recorder cannot help OCCASION
ally snarling at its new competitor,
the Ners, although it studiously
avoids referring to it by name. 1t
calls it "a long-felt want" that
blew up from a storm center" and
now "quails before its own whirl-
wind" and "the-people-may-know
sheet" both of which might possibly
be intended for laudation or sarcasm,
the dell knows which. 1t looks,
however, to q man up q tree, very
much like q boy making faces" at
his rival in the dark; it is going ON,
all the same, though the object of
assault may not be able to see it.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-10-25

IT is said that the Moran ship
building plant will be moved to Ia
coma. Here again Seattle seems to
have been mapping.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-10-25

THE old expression attributed to
Barnum that "a sucker is born every
minute but a fisherman to catch them
comes along but once a century," is
finding exemplitication, in some quar-
tiers, just now.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-10-25
THE HEAvY-FREIGHT TRAFFIC WILL

THE HEAvY-F FREIGHT TRAFFIC WILL
CONE BY Observation-Disclosures indica-
tion of the accuracy of the STAND
ARDS claim that the Northern Pa
cific intends to construct its heavy
freight line to Olympia, and RIA u
rim-road" along the border of the
Sound to Tacoma, is shown by two
facts: First, that work will soon be-
gin in replacing the trestle from
Warren's Point, near the head of
the bay to Fourth street, and an
other, that the company is negotiat-
ing for the Tacoma mill property at
Old Tacoma to afford ample terminal
grounds at sea level. There is no
hot air" about this, but it is a ma
tural conclusion from logical pre-
misses.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-10-25

A TEST of balloon capabilities was
made last week by the U. S. Signal
Corps in a journey from st. Louis
over Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, to
Walton, w. Va, a distance of 475
miles, winning the Lahm cup, held
for any balloon that excelled the rec
ord of the Bennett award for 402
miles. Two members of the signal
corps made the ascent in the winner
and were out some 81 hours when
heard from at Mt. Pleasant. Ten bal
looms started on the trial test. A
second contest left st. Louis Mon
day, in which the German balloon
won, with its French contestant a
close second. The winner, the Pom
mern, landed at Asbury Park, N. j.,
having traversed a distance of $50
miles, aud the Isle de France 875
miles. The duration limit of the
former was A hours. There were
nine competitors in the second con-
test.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-10-25

BESSIE ABBOTT ANOTHER TRlLBY.
1t seems that Dru Maurier builded
wiser than he knew, when he trans
ferred the plebeian personality of
Trilby, noted only for her feet, into
Il charming canatrice simply by ex-
ertion of the hypnotic power of a
Svengali, for now we have, in Bessie
Abbott, one by the most celebrated
song-birds of the present day, whose
excellence in grand opera, is said to
be greatly augmented, if not at
tanned, through the psychic bond of
her sister Jessie. She declares that
but for the mental support of my
sister, would fail dismally. and she
certainly means it. Il depend upon
her absolutely" she resumed and
if she ever marries or quits me,
shall have to give up my career.
We're she not in the house, | could
not find my voice for Il note.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-10-25

ELECTRICITY TO SUPPLANT ETHER
OR CHLOROFORM.- by one the
wonderful developments OF the value
of electricity are being unfolded. 1t
has now been discovered by Prof.
Leduc. of the School of Medicine,
Nantes, that it can be used in place
of other an1sthetics in all surgical
operations. The discovery is based
upon a study of the intermittent
currents. For human being,
thirty-four volts are applied for
minute fraction of 4 second. Two
electrodes are applied to the skull in
special manner, the points of APP
plication being first carefully shaven.
Prof. Leduc made scores of expert
ments on dogs and himself. All
were successful. The application of
the current on the head is not dam
gerouS, and no i'll effects follow, even
when the experiment lasts for hours.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-10-25

THIRTY-FOUR affidavits were filed
in the Federal Court Wednesday, at
Seattle, by single manufacturers
protesting against the proposed in
crease OF 20 per cent. on eastbound
freight-rates for their product. They
were placed before Judge Hanford to
secure a temporary restraining order
that will enable them to show cause
why the advance should not be made.
WHILE the pension list had de.
creased some 5000 in number at the
end of the fiscal year 1907, the amount
paid is an increase of four and hall
millions over that of 1906, being
$40, $50, $50. 1t is accounted for by
the higher rate of pensions provided
in the act of February, 1907.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-10
Another Injunction Asked.

Dr.. A. H. Nossaman of Isabel has
trouble on his hands again. A suit was
filed last Wednesday in the name Of the
state. ]. A. Tunnel. complainant, pray
ing for an injunction against Dr.. Nossa-
mans drug store where it is alleged that
intoxicating liquor is kept for sale. The
matter was presented to Judge GiIIett on
Friday and the case continued until the
October term Of court. C. M. Martin
represents the plaintiff.
1t appears that the settlement made a
few weeks ago when the local authorizes
raided the drug store, was not satisfactory.
One element believes that the defend
ant is still engaged in the business while
another says he is not.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-10
To Oxford University.

Earl Kline, who now lives at Tulsa,
|. l., former Medicine Lodge boy, has
won scholarship in Oxford University,
England. The Rhoads scholarship was
established by the late Cecil Rhoads, the
noted South African capitalist.
MIR. Kline was born at Medicine
Lodge. March IS, 1884. He wen,
with his parents to the new country when
old Oklahoma opened for settlement
He worked his way through the COM
mon schools, high schools and the uni
versity. being a graduate Of the SilIwa-
ter high school and the Oklahoma Uni
versiy. At Oxford he will make modem
languages a specially.
We are always glad to hear Of the
Medicine Lodge boys coming to the
front.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-10
Two Per Cent Breeds Trouble.

John McGarah and the cityof kiow,
locked hons on Monday on the 'twe
per cent" ordinance. The city enacted
an ordinance last week prescribing q
penalty for selling what is populary
known as malt or two per cent but John
went night ahead and sold the stuff un-
mindful Of threatening consequences.
On Monday City Marshal Bunton took
hold Of John and Sheriff McCrackeu
happened to be there on civil business.
The trial was set for Thursday (tomor-
row. by Police Judge Perry and bond
fixed at $3.50. Defendant failed to Sc
cure bail and the sheriff was requested
to bring him to the county jail, where he
is now awaiting trial.
He has employed C. M. Martin to
defend him. The line Of defense will
be to attack the validity Of the ordinance.
Noble & Tmcher and Walter l..
Owen have been employed to prosecute
the case.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-10
Sharon 10, Wellington 2.

The Sharon ball team accompanied by
a train load Of rooters went to Wellington
Sunday to play ball game and guess
the amusement lovers sure got their mon-
eys worth, for there was some ball play
ing, foot racing and several other attrac-
tons that don't usually go with a ball
game, but everything went off to the en-
tire satisfaction of the Sharon rooters,
who by the way are the most loyal set
that ever followed ball team.
The Wellington team were kept buster
watching the ball than if they were at a
three ring circus, as it rained singles to
home runs as fast as pellets coming down
in the recent hailstorm. The story Wei
Gngton might tell: In the FIRST place, they
played in hard luck, second place they
were up against Drauhard. who was in
great form. letting them down with only
three hits, and Jesse Clifton cut them OF
at the bases like man with big knife.
Sharon got twenty-seven hits.
Wellington got their two scores on a
foul, the umpire making bad decision
Of fly hit to right field.
The Sharon bunch played ball in the
held like major league team. eating up
drives that are usually safe.
The features Of the game was a stop
by Winser on second for Wellington
and the batting Of Tice Of the Sharon
bunch with two singles. two two-bagsers
and a home run out Of SIX times up.
Wellington comes to Sharon next
Sunday for a double-header.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-10
Adjustments Near Completion.

there are only a few instances In
which adjustments on losses occasioned
by the tornado have not been made and
the people who suffered, with possibly
two or three exceptions, are well satisfied
with their adjustments. The Royal Insur-
ance Company.C. P. Ensleman, adjuster
and H. H. Case, agent, deserves special
mention. The Royal was perhaps the hard
est hit OF any Of the companies and its Iosse.
were without exception adjusted by Mr..
Engleman to the perfect satisfaction Of all
concerned. We understand it has al
ways been the custom Of this great COM
pany to leave trail of sunshine in the
hearts OF its patrons who have been made
the sport Of the tornado or conAamation.
The Royals losses in town, Mr.. Case in
forms US. aggregate approximately So
10000.
lhe exceptions to satisfactory settle
ment have been noted in these columns
but names Of companies omitted, in the
hope that they will yet adjust the claims.
1t does nst pay an insurance company to
stand on techmcahhes in such a crisis,
even if policies are irregular. Where
they have received the premium money
and assumed the risk they are morally
bound 10 make good independent Of the
legal, phase Of the case. We are glad to
note that the companies who failed to
recognize their duty in this regard are linn
tied to very few.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-10
James Burgoyne Dead.

James Bursoyne died at the home Of
his son in Nippawalla township on Sum
day. July 7, 1907, at E o'clock p. M,
aged u years, J months and 29 days.
he was sick only little more than a
week. Heart trouble to which he was
subject for some time, was the cause of
his death.
The deceased was born at Defiance
Ohio, November 8, 1892. He went
to Michigan with his parents when eight
years Of age and in 1852 went to Iowa
where he was married to Sarah Hoskin-
son in 1854. In 1857 they came to
Kansas and have resided in different
parts Of the state. They came to Bar
Der county about 4 years ago.
Funeral services were held at the ME.
church in this city Monday afternoon,
conducted by Rev. w. H. Moore. The
text. BE ye also ready" was a very
opportune one. MI. Bursoyne was
identified with the church for many years
and lived Life Of faith and righteousness.
His demise removes one Of our noblest
citizens and his departure brings feeling
OF sadness to the hearts of those who
knew him.
A wife and several sons AID daughters
are left to mourn his death.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-10
Arrested on Serious Charge.

Another unhappy marriage has found
its way into court. Harper L. Jarvis, son
Of A. B. Jarvis. Of Elwood township, is
under arrest on charge Of rape. The
complaining witness is his wife who was
formerly Miss Hersey P. Jewell. They
were married December II, 1906, but
lived together only a month. The story
told by the young lady is revolving and
it is hoped that things are not as bad
as pictured. The girl is not yet eighteen
years Of age but it is said that if Mr.. Jar
Wis will consent to live with her and treat
her as a husband should treat wife the
young lady and her pzr.nts will 1rop the
matter.
The defendant very Strongly denies all
charges made by his wife and Stands on
the proposition that they parted by mu-
tual agreement because they could not
live peaceably together. He says there
were no improper relations before mar
mage. County Attorney Cloud, assisted
by Samuel Griffin, will prosecute the
case and Seward |. Field and Noble 8,
Tincher will defend.
The preliminary hearing is set before
Justice Miller at kiowa for Friday Of
this week.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-10
A Fishing Party.

A party Of young people left for a
weeks pleasure at the Rockefeller lakes
near BelMdere Monday morning. These
lakes afford the best fishing in a radius
Of one hundred miles and when people
are looking for fish worth carrying home
they always go there. Those composing
the party are:
Messrs. VIM. Martin, Lawrence Stew.
ems, Harry Nixon, Otto Southworth,
Marion Fonville, Wendell Cloud.
Misses Mary Davis, Alice Rudolph,
Gertrude Copley, Vera Clemes, Dora
Han, Lillian Lorton, Frances Young.
Mrs. Rudolph chaperoned the party,
Barbour County index., 1907-07-10
What About the Children?

There is one thing that was overlook.
ed in the Brownback-H Holmes divorce
suit which was disposed of last week
Who is to have custody Of the children.
There Is no immediate danger that eithe1
Of the parties will Kiss and make up and
IN the meantime the little ones should be
taken care Of. There is movement or
foot to appoint ]. B. Johnson specia
master IN chancery and the public is de.
pending on him to take care of thi.
phase Of the case. ]. B. is also pledged
to see that Col. Jim does not mary
again.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-10
Relief Funds Growing.

Several hundreds Of dollars have beer
added to the tornado relief fund since
last Wednesday. People residing at a
distance, many Of them who were form,
er citizens, are sending in contributions
By the time this appears in print the
fund will have reached near the $1,000
mark.
On Saturday the relief committee
made second distribution and there is
still nice little balance in the treasury
The amounts distributed to date are a.
follows:
Barbour County index., 1907-07-10
Clark.Moore.

w. M. Clark and Bessie Iva Moore
OF Mnsona township were married al
Alva by Probate Judge Wilson July /,
1907. The groom is the elder son ol
J. J. Clark and wife and the bride is a
daughter Of ]. T. Moore and wife.
VIII is hard worker. good na,ured
but never allows himself to be imposed
upon. His bnde j: one of Mmsoua' :,
lovable young ladies. The Index ex.
tends congratulations.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-10

The results Of the Oklahoma-Kansa.
League base ball games and the relative
Standing OF the teams as brought out by
Sundays games, follow:
At Welinston---Sharon Io, Weuine-
ton 2.
Harpes-kiowa and Alva.DanyiIle
games postponed on account Of busy
harvest season.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-10

Weed agitation has begun. The big
rains have put them on the boom.
Different officials Request the Index to
say that property owners should mol
wait for official nodee to now then
weeds.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-10

Mrs. Lorton lost small brown purse
containing about S 3 in currency on her
arrival in the city last week. The last
time she recalls having it was when she
paid hotel bill at the Central hotel.
Finder will confer a great favor by
leaving it at Mrs. Rubert's millinery
store.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-10

Next Sundays games: Wellington at
Sharon. Harper at kiowa, Danvile at
Alva.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-10

Mrs. Ernest Williams returned to her
home at Lipscomb, Texas last Friday.
Mrs. c. c. Taiafeno accompanied her
and will visit short time with relatives
in the panhandle.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-10

K. II. Faxon and wife have rented
d.. Moore's residence with furniture
ETC., for the summer.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-10

The gypsum mill loss was adjusted on
Fnday. The company allowed about
$500 which was accepted by T. ].
Best, the owner.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-10

Harry Jobes. who is at home at Atica
more than any other one place, was
hansaeting business and shaking hands
with old friends in the city Saturday.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-10

Kiowa has taken the bovine by the
horns and passed an ordinance prohibit
ing the sale Of two per cent" There
Is some question as to whether the ordi..
nance will pass muster in the courts but
kio~a is going to make a stand just the
same.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-10
Certificates Issued.

The Barber County Board Of Exami-
ners completed the work of grading
papers and issuing certificates on Satur-
day. Out Of 6fty-6ve. the number tax
ing the examination, three received pro-
fessional certificates, four FIRST grades,
nineteen second grades, twenty-four
third grades and SIX failed. Renewal
professional certificates were issued to
Profs. D. w. Major, Ira Stout E. E.
Haseman. Miss Minnie Cant and Mrs.
David Freemyer.
Ninety-three teachers will be required
this year to meet the demand in Barber
county and the supply is considerably
short.
The following is the list Of certificate
holders as a result of normal work lust
completed.
Professional
Lila Coyle Addie Purdy
Abbie Lockwood Minnie CANT
Mrs. David Freemyer d. W. Major
T. Z. Hagerman Ira Stout
First Grade
W. s. Bayles CA. Hyatt
Bessie Mccoy Frank williams
Second Gra6e 9
Evaline Carpenter Lena B. Leeper
Emma Whitton Josephine Bower
Maude English G. W. Fields
samuel Robinson Mary Ellington
Mary Pfaff Winnifred Pfaff
Edna Eastman Florence Colborn
will Jarvis JIM. Walsh
Lola L1chlyter Jessie l.. Ford
Florence Baiding Bertha Nevson
Wava Davis
Third Grade
Meryle Posley Earl Shamberger
Clara Warnstaf Florence Boughner
Mrs. Edna Wells Mllie Webb
bertha Shepard Myrtle Rogers
Grace Porter Lula Harris
hebecca Fullington Bertha Mills
minnie Friday Ethel Gordon
Grace Kennedy Bessie Stewart
Pearl Mathews Eta W Wright
Mae Ford II. 8. Cushenbery
Mabel Murlett Margaret Martin
Walter G. Parker Maude Rogers.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-10

S. M. Owen and family. the new
owner Of the Harbaugh elevator. have
moved into J. C. Clayton's property in
the north part Of the city, recently vacat-
ed by Agent Aspey and family.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-10

The Modem Woodmen viii meet to-
night They have great deal Of bus
mess to close up and several more can
Gdates to initiate. Hot weather Is No
excuse.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-10
ICE FOR SALE.

have a car load Of ice and am pre-
pared to gil orders. Guy Spark. Shar-
on. Kansas.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-10

W. S. Rubert and wife spent a part
OF laa week IN Wichita. returning Mon
day of thi. week.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-10

Kew. w. ]. Weber, former M. E.
pastor here. is now pastor at Candy,
Oregon. A card received last week
nothes the Index to send his paper to
that address.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-10

Ed. Barnum will preach in Sharon
next Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-10

jim Holmes wants it known that i'm
mediately after securing his divorce" he
was vaccinated. He says the other par-
ty did the same thing but it didn't take