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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22
MEDICINE LODGE, KANSAS NAY % 1907

J. w Brown Scott Circle
Lewis Balding Mayhew keithley
Bert Evans n. 81. Stone
J. c. Larkiu Mart RoesSler
D. L. Jford 8. Wainscott
Il. z. Fro nan F. e. Read
The case went to the jury yester-
day afternoon and up to the hour
of going to press there was no YER
dict.
Plaintiff is representen by Martin
G. Ellis and Noble g. Tincher. De-
fendant is represented by Samuel
Griffin and Seward |. Field. Each
side contested very strenuously and
left nothing undone.
This was the only large case of
the term and with it disposed OF
there is little left.
A decree of divorce was granted
plaintiff in the case of w. w. VIII
hite VS. Pauline White.
Court will probably take a re-
cess the latter part of this week
until an adjourned day, June 9TH.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22
MEDICINE LODGE 20.

MEDICINE LODGE P.o.
Frank Cook Gladys Shell
Aura English Jessie Palmer
Fred Benefiel Ida Schmidt
Nellie White Paul Richardson
Hazel Bentley Alma Palmer
Hazel Cartan Clifford Lindley
Edgar MOhett Mabel Murlett
Melvin Thompson Laura Wadswortb
CarOliue Read Hattie Covert
GeOrge Muller GlenwOOd Flint
Lola Davenport Emil Mitchell
Iona Davenport Julia Gordon
Myrtle Warren
SHARON o.
Geneva Barnett Opal Dewitt
Myrtle Rogers Grace Porter
Irma Smith
COATS P. O.
Vera Diven Bertha West
SUN CITY Po.
Edith Hoagland Ralph Massey
KIOwA p. o.
Ada Humphrey Harry Hull
Verda Welsh Ada Albright
Lucy SkuSa Grace Piper
Louise Bailey Aubrey Morris
Lyman Sommer Geo. Gesner
Bertha Smith Chester DOdd
EAGLE p. O.
Bertha Mills Elsie Mills
BERTHE McGrath, Lasswell, Kas.
Roscoe Gordon. Attica. Kas
Verne Jackson. Hazelton. Kas.
The graduating exercises will be
held Monday night, June 10th, &C.
cordlng to present arrangements.
Senator Chester |. Long has been
secured to make the class address,
Vocal music will be furnished by
the Male Quartet of the Southwest
ern College of Winfield. Walstad' s
orchestra will furnish instrumental
music.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22
ALYA2, SHARON 1.

Last Sunday at Alva the base
ball fans had the pleasure of wit
Messing one of the most exciting
and best played games ever played
in Alva.
Although Alva got away with
the big end of the score, there were.
some Alva players affected with
nervous prostration and it will take
them several days to realize wheth-
er they were in a ball game or
witnesses to first degree murder
case. There was nothing dc;ag in
the way of Scoring in the first three
innings for either team; in fact the
play was SO fast that it kept the
score-keepers working over time.
In the fourth Mathews for Shar-
on singled to right field, and Rum
sey tried to do a japanese juggling
act with the ball and when all dirt,
wild throwing and loud language
had cleared away, Mathews had
put a dent in the pan where the
batter stands, but for reasons unbe-
known to all those concerned, the
umpire ordered him back to third,
not counting score, where he died
a death of agony too terrible to
mention.
Alva opened the surprise box in
the fifth by Sniggs getting a single
and Day advancing him to third
with a single, putting men on Sec
ond and third, when Mr.. Frasier,
the man who counts money for all
of the sure enough sports of Alva,
walked very gracefully up to the
plate and knocked out two base
hit in the neighborhood of lett
field, scoring two men.
1t doesn't make much difference
how Sharon got her score but it
happened something like this:
Drauhard, who some people
claim is pitcher, land we kind
o 'blieve he ISL starts off with
neat single in the eighth, then Jack
Trice, whose ambition was to be
an actor, but his home folks claim
ed he was too awkward, advances
him to third with a neatly placed
single, then the flying Dutchman,
Watkins, lays down a neat sacrifice
to short, scoring Drouhard, but
with the score two to one and
man on third Clifton was not
equal to the occasion and flew out
to second.
In the fourth Sharon had as
pretty chance to score as the
National Flower garden at Wash.
ington D. c., with Watkins on
third and one man down, Park, the,
hitless wonder, who hasn't hit a
ball since he quit playing lawn
tennis, manfully steps up to the
plate and hits three times where he
thought the ball was but it wasn't.
But no matter, there was ball
game down to Alva town last Sun
day, and don't let that worry for
there is going to be a ball game at
Medicine Lodge next Sunday, as
Kiowa and Sharon are tied for
second place.
Score by innings: 12545s7ss
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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22
COUNTY DIPLOMAS ISSUED.

The following is a list of the
Barber county young ladies and
gentlemen who have completed the
common school course this year
and are entitled to admission to
the County High School next Sep
tember.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22

c. A. Thornton of Hardtner did
the handsome thing by the Index
last week while in the city. He
was witness in the Brownback-
Holmes case.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22
ATTENTION NORMALITES.

A suite of furnished rooms with
all conveniences for house keeping
including gasoline stove. Four or
more persons can be accommodate
ed. Inquire of Dr.. S. KocIELL:
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22

PA. Simon, who came here from
Coldwater, has taken the foreman
ship on the Cresset. He arrived
on Tuesday of last week. His FAM
lily will join him as soon as he can
secure a house.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22

Atty. B. P. McKelvey of Kiowa,
who recently came to this county
from Nebraska and formed a part
nership with Walter L. Owen, was
attending district court in this city
last week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22

c. A. Gregory of Pueblo, Colo,
is here for short stay in the in
terest of the Capital State Life In
surance Company of Colorado.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22

Attend the Recital at the opera
house tomorrow Thursday night.
Proceeds go to Library Bldg. fund.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22

Mrs. Geo. w. Horney entertain
ed last Friday afternoon. The
guest favor was awarded to Mrs.
]. B. Gano.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22
ICE FOR SALE.

| have . car load Of ice and am pre-
pared to 6Il orders. Guy Sparks, Shar-
On. Kansas,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22

Mrs. Albert Withers departed for
her home at Fl. Smith, Arkansas,
last Friday after enjoying a visit
of three weeks with her brother, G..
R. Arterburn, and family and other
old friends.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22

Misses Pearl and Dora Haun en-.
joyed a visit from their friend, Miss
Bessie Sutphin, of Peabody last
week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22

Mrs. G. R. Arterburn entertained
at Progressive Whist last Thursday
night complimentary to Mrs. Al
bert Withers. The evenings favor
was won by Mrs. Thos. Gallagher.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22

Miss Luna Smith is visiting with
her uncle, Chas. Kinkaid, and fam
lily at Dodge City.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22

i: Call early, lots doing this visit.
Hotel Grand, May 25th to 2qth.
Cav.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22

Mrs. D. S. Jones departed last
week for Ojo Caliente, N. M, where
her husband is getting rid of rheu-
matte troubles. Both expect to be
home in about two weeks.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22

Tomato and sweet potato plants
for Sale.-Thos. Carter.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22

Is your sight failing? See DR..
Gay, Hotel Grand, a5th to 29th of
May,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22
list of players:
BUSINESS MEN

There will probably be less skill
displayed in this game than is u.s.
ually demonstrated in ball game,
but there will be more real fun to
the square foot than ever seer on a
diamond before. If you fail to be
there you will be cheating yourself
out of a good time,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22

GRADUATES
Frank Cook Nellie White
Pauf Richardson Mabel MurIett
Meivin fSs IYvsri Thompson Giadys a1s SsnsIey sba
alma Palmer Laura WadSworth
Bessie Martin Fred Benefel
Hazel Cartan Jessie Palmer
Ida Schmidt Clifford Lindley
Glenwood Flint George Muller
Aura English
The class motto was "Step by
Step" Glass colors, orange and
white.
Thus closes another successful
term of our city schools. The
standard of excellence is equal, and
IN some respects superior, to that
attained the previous year and the
faculty have earned the compli-
ments of the public.
Next fall will open the first year
of the County High School under
the Barnes law, which was adopt
ed by the voters of the county.
The entire school will be under tie
supervision of the district, but pu.
pills above the eighth grade will be
admitted from all parts of the
county without tuition and the
High School will be maintained
by the county.
Medicine Lodge is justly proud of
her schools and now that even bet
ter facilities are ensured for the en-
suing terms, patrons and teachers
alike should cooperate for the
achievement of even better results.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22

See Thos. Garter for pie plant:
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22
SCHOOLS CLOSED.
Closing Exercises Largely Attended and
Program Well Rendered.

The closing of the 1ooo-o7 term
of the Medicine Lodge Public
Schools was appropriately consum-
mated by the rendition of a pleas
ing program in which nearly all
the grades participated at the
opera house last Friday night. The
house was packed from end to end
and the receipts were $79.95
which is extraordinary for low
price entertainment.
Walstad's orchestra furnished
instrumental music and the vocal
music was furnished {. by male
quartet from the High School, con-
sisting of Uel Major, Raymond
Sears, Paul Covert and Roger AK.
line. The drills by the little folks
and the pantomime-"My Faith
Looks up to Thee by eleven Lit.
tie girls selected from the fourth,
fifth and sixth grades were well ex.
ecuted and were not only interest
ing to the audience but they re-
hected an efficiency on the pupils
participating and entitled the
teachers who directed them, to
great praise from the patrons.
The feature of the evenings en-
tertainment was the FarceComedy,
"The Heavenly Twins" by the
Eighth Grade class. 1t was some
thing out of the ordinary gradual
ing exercise and was we'll received.
The members in the class demon
strated surprising ability on the
stage and are capable of getting
into the artist class. The recita-
tions by Hazel Bentley, Aura Eng
lish, Laura Wadsworth and Frank
Cook, representing the class, were
splendid.
The Eighth Grade class that
graduated up to the 9th grade or
County High School, was composed
of twentv-one members, as follows:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-02
LOOK INTO METHODS
OFCOITON MARKETS

WASHINGTON. u. c.. February T.
BY unanmous vote, the House Com
snittee on Interstate ana Foreign Com
merce decided to-day to make Il favor
able report on a resolution for the M
yestigation of the methods of cotton
exchanges by the Department of Com
MERGE and Labor. The resolution Is
an amended form of the livingston ana
Burleson resolution, and extends the
invest sgation to all cotton exchanges
dealing in futures, Representative Lo:-
ering, who will report the bill FOR
the committee, said to-day that tne
New York and New Orleans exchanges
are the two principal ones dealing in
futures, but that the Memphis and ST.
Louis exchanges also have some deal
ings of that sort
the resolution as it will be reported
follows
Commerce and Labor, through the Bu-
reau of Corporations, be- and is hNreby.
requested to investigate the causes OF
the fluctuations sin the price of cotton
and the difference between the market
price OF the Various classes OF cotton,
and said Investigation shall be con-
whether or not said fluctuations IN
prices have resulted In whole or In part
from the character of contract and de-
liyeries thereon made at the cotton
exchanges dealing in futures, or arc
the result Of any combinations or con-
spiracy, which interferes with or hin,
ders commerce among the several
States and Territories or With foreign
countries"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-02
RICHMOND VISITORS
At THE MECKLENBuRG.
january Has Passed Quickly at
This Increasingly Popular vir-
ginia Winter Resort.
Especial to The r,mc. pispatch.l


THE MECKLENBUIlG,. February H.
The usually grey and tedious January"
was this year the most successful mid
winter month in the annals of the Meek
ilenburg, and the number and personnel
OF the guests were another proof of the
growing popularity of Virginia as a win
I ter resort for Northern tourists against
the far-away attractions of Palm Beach
and the long established precedent OF n
winter In Florida"
The new orchestra, from philadelphia,
which arrived last week, is source OF
great pleasure to the guests, and the de-
lightful concerts which they give every
evening are thoroughly enjoyed by the
guests, who cannot be beguied from the
lobby until the last sound has died away.
The hop Saturday evening was very
popular. and many excellent dancers were
noticed on the floor. Among them were
Mrs. j. T. Werner, Pottsville Pa; Miss
Bessie Robertson Chapel Hill, N. c.. Miss
Josephine Plummer Newport News: Mrs.
T. s. Harvey, Norfolk; Miss Elizabeth
Bagley, Jackson. N. c.; Miss Irma JEFF
frcss, Chase City; Miss Isabel Norvell.
Chase City; Mrs. T. p. Williams. DAN
Vile. Va; Miss Carhart Powhatan coun-
~ Va; Miss Annie Thomas, Norfolk Va:
Mr. T. p Williams. the Mecklenburg: AIR.
James Cottrell, Richmond. Va: Mr.. w.
NJ. West. Raleigh. n. c., Messrs Agnew,
Cooley. Faris, Walker. Gilmore, Brooks.
of Chase City. and Mr.. ]. G. sizer. Of
Richmond, Va. Mrs. w. 7. Hughes chap
eroned the very pleasant evening.
Dr. and Mrs M. D. Hoge, Jr., of Rich
'nond, spent several days here during the
past week, and We're most delightful adj
ditions to the social circle.
Mr.. Howard swneford of Richmond
accompanied by his daughter. Mrs. Frank
banner, Is spending some time hero. con-
valescing from his recent long illness.
Both he and Mrs. banner have won many
friends.
Mrs. 7. p. Williams OF Danville, Is also
a very attractive addition to the circle OF
permanent guests which gives character
to the place. while many transients COM
ing and going add the life and motion
suggesting city hotel.
Horseback rides In the snow storm
rabbit hunts in the snow and fox hunts
have been tho amusements during the
week, the only real winter week of the
season and all is merry.
Others on the register during the week
are Mrs. Carrie B. Law. Cincinnati; Mrs.
6. L. Anderson. Amelia county: Mr.
Charles H. Webb New Haven. Conn. :
Mr. G.. J.. Wilkes. Richmond; Mr. G. W.
Hansen. Philadelphia: Mr.. Ernest Hay
wood. Raleigh. N. c.: Mr.. Parker Scott,
Syracuse. y. Y; Mrs. j. NJ Eaton, South
Boston. Va; Mr.. A. T. Johnson. Lynch
burg. Va: DR. and Mrs. George H. Stone
Mr.. and Mrs. d. Edmund, Richmond, Vn. |:
Mr.. F. Def. Winchester. Baltimore; Mr.
w. G. Hall. Jr,. Chicago: Mr.. J. l.. Bowie.
Albany, n. y; Mr.. l.. NJ. Preston, st.
Louis Mo
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-02
ROOT KEEPS SILENT
ON THE SIT UATION

WASHINGTON. February 1.-Secretary
statement touching the japanese situa-
ton in its relation to the conference
which took place at tho White House
Wednesday evening between. the Presi-
dent and some members OF the Cabinet
and the California congressional dele
cation. He does, however. enter sweep
ing denial OF the authenticity OF any
of tho published interviews attributed to
him as to the imminence of war, or the
state of tho treaty negotiations. or In
deed any phase of this subject, when
he regards as one eminently unsuited for
public discussion at this time.
The japanese Ambassador Is not &C
cessible to newspaper reporters; he de-
the members of the embassy STAFF affirm
that he had not authorized any news
paper statement on this subject
The fact appears to be that a state
ment in the press cable dispatches ascrib-
ed to Iron Hayashi. the Japanese Min
lister of Foreign Affairs. to the effect
that If the courts upheld the san Fran
cisco school officials. then the matter OF
discrimination against japanese would re-
quire diplomatic treatment, was in some
quarters enormously attributed TO Score
tary Root, who has been put In the
position of stating that he had received
an riltimatum from the Japanese Min
lister for Foreign Affairs. Mr.. Root de-
MES that he has received any such COM
munication, and careful inquiry fails
to show that the alleged remark of
Baron Hayashi has ever been commu-
nicated officially to this government.
1t was said at the Navy Department.
to-day. as an evidence of the slight imr
portancc attached by naval officers 10
the present discussion of Japanese rela-
tons that there was not the slightest
intention on the part of the department
of strengthening the American naval
force on either side of the Pacific
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-02
Postal Affairs.

tFrom Our Regular correspondenD
WASHINGTON, d. c., February -
The following postmasters were APP
pointed to-day:
Virginia-Blakes. Mathews county.
James T. Brooks. vice r. T. Brooks. de-
ceased; Holston. Washington county,
Maggie S. scyphers; vice 9. A, Car,y.
resigned; Rogers. MONTGOMERY county,
William r. Walters. wee y. V. Carper.
resigned: Rubermont. .Lunertburg coun-
~, Gertrude Croft. vice n. =. Branch.
resigned; Taylor's Valley, Washington
county. James G. Lewis. vice e. f.
Dunn, resigned.
North Carolina--Blades. Craven coun-
ty John 3. Mann. viceW. F.. Moore.
resigned; Melvin HIM.. Polk count.
William 7, Head; vice z. dtead 1;, re-
ham county. Sophia j, Myrick, Vice NJ.
Lane. resigned: Wayside. Swain county.
Joseph G. Shelton. vice a. V. Calhoun,
removed.
Ramey s. GoGe. regular. with John
T.. Gose. substitute. to-day appointed
TO fill vacancy In rural carrier force.
route No. 3. at Castlewood, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-02
ALL EXPECT WAR
YET WITH JAPAN
Continued from First Page.)

coast, and at come point In the fu-
ture course OF national destiny tho
pathway of national progress on the
part of Japan and the United states
VIII converge to point of inevitable
conflict"
In these words. Senator Perkins, OF CAL
ifornia, tonight predicted n clash be-
tween The United States and Japan at
some Indefinite period. He delivered
speech before the National Geographic
Society. In which he discussed at length
the relations existing between this coun-
try and Japan.
There was no apatement to-day OF the
apprehension and uneasiness felt in OIL
cial circles here over the relations now
existing between the United Suites aud
Japan. 1t can be positively stated that
this feeling OF alarm, growing out OF a
serious and critical situation, is more gem
eral tonight than at any time since the
beginning OF It's development
The discreet men In both branches of
Congress have been warned to hold their
associates In check and prevent further
utterances that are calculated to inflame
the people OF Japan and mpel them TO
force hostile action by their government.
Secretary Taft has been the medium
through whom n word Of warning was
conveyed to Senator's and Hepresenta-
tives. In each instance Mr.. Taft made
it plain that the situation Is grave.
AS the situation exists tonight the
officials here would not dare order an
additional batteship or cruiser to the
Asiatic station. even II tho order were
the veriest matter OF routine. An erron-
eous construction would be placed upon
such action by the Japanese government.
1t would be accepted as an indication
that active preparations were being made
war
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-02
COAL EXHIBIT.
Plans Made to Have Best Show
ing at Jamestown Ever Made.
TSpecial 10 Tho Ti1neg-Dispn,

Especial to The Times Dispatch
BRISTOL. TENN. February LIB. C.
Banks. secretary of the Virginia Min
eral and Timber Association. arrived
here to-day from Big Stone Gap. Va.
where he attended meeting of the
committee of coal and coke producers
who have in charge the movement for
an exhibit at the jamestown EXPOSE
ton. The committee devised plans for
the greatest EXHIBIT of the kind ever
undertaken among Virginia opera tors.
Banks declares mat the most remark
able exhibit of the kind this country
has ever seen will result. Much money
Will be spent as a means OF carrying
out unique and imposing designs in
the display.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-02
Mrs. lane F. stratton.

[SncoInI 10 TIC 'Tlnc -IDIsnAIChI
ST. LOUIS. MO, February Ibis
patches from sedala, Mo. announce the
death there to-day of Mrs. Jane b.
Virgininn, and the mother of B. b,
Stratton. for fifteen years editor of the
Sedali.l Democrat, prior to the CONSOLE
dation4with the Sentinel January st,
She had resided in Missouri for over
half n century. She leaves six children,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-02
Barn and Tobacco Burn.

[Speciafto The Times Dispatct,I
EUREKA MILLS. VA, February H.
Mr.. John d. Shepperson, who represent
ed the county in the Legislature for
several sessions, had the misfortune on
afternoon about o'clock to
about four thousand pounds of fine to-
bacco Hands were in the barn strip
ping tobacco. having a fro under dry
hanging tobacco. which caught from
spark, and was rapidly consumed. Tho
loss is about $500, With no insurance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-02
Fosters Statement.

Or. Foster gave out this statement to-
night
Il am not fighting for the position
Of superintendent. but to have the
evidence in my case heard before II
fair tribunal. I will also say that,
despite statements published to tho
contrary the inmates of Eastern
State Hospital are properly cared for
las well cared for as any in the
country"
Every one here seems to think that
no further attempt Will be made TO dis
lodge Foster until after the hearing be-
fore the Supreme Court on Tuesday.
Dr Brunk will remain at the hospital,
however, ready to take charge at any
time the affairs OF the hospital may be
turned over to him.
All Is quiet tonight. But who can
tell what the day may bring forth?
4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-02
,onthnl. Of Amclia. brother Of Dr. South

southal, Of Amelia, brother of DR.. South
ALL will appear as his counsel.
The resignation of DIR. Henderson, first
assistant physician. was accepted on
condition that he remain on duty until
his successor had been appointed. 1t
was stated ~ DR.. Brunk. who was pres.
ent during a part of the session OF the
board. that DR.. Henry, who had been
selected as first assistant physician to
succeed DIR. Henderson, had declared
that he would not accept the position.
DR.. Brunk said that he had no other man
Ia, vic,