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Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-04-12
This May Interest You.

No one is immune from Kidney
trouble. so just remember that Foley's
Kidney Cure will stop the Irregular.
lies and cure any case OF kidney and
Hladler trouble that is not beyond
the reach Of medicine. o. G. Schaefer
and Red Cross Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-04-12
Gentle and Effective.

A we'll known Manitoba editor
writes: "As an inside worker I find
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Ia.
blets invaluable for the touches Of bill.
iousness natural to sedentary life.
their action being gentle and effective
clearing the digestive tract and the
head" Price, Is cents. Samples free.
At all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-04-12
Bitten bv a Spider.

Through blood poisoning caused by
a spider bite. Jno. Washington Of Bos.
queville, Texas, would have lost his
leg, which became a mass of running
sores. had he not been persuaded to
try Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He writes:
The first application relieved, and
four boxes healed all the Sores" Heal
every sore. Csc. At all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-04-12
EuREkA!


Found what? Why. that Chamber.
lain's Salve cures eczema and all mar
ner of itching OF the skin. have
been afflicted for many years with
skin disease. had to get up three
or four times every night and wash
with cold water to allay the terrible
itching. but since using this salve In
December. 1905, the itching has stop
ped and has not troubled me.-Elder
JOHN T. ONGLEY. ROCKVILLE. Pa. For
sale by all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-04-12
Whoopinq Couuh.

have used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy In my family In cases OF
whooping cough. and want to tell you
that it Is the best medicine have
ever used.-W. F. CASTOR, Posco. Ga.
This remedy Is safe and sure. For
sale by all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-04-12

II. II. Sheppard of Denver, travelling
passenger agent for the Chicago and
Alton railroad, and S. NJ. Shattuck.
travelling passenger agent of the Bal
timore and Ohio railroad, also from
Denver, were In the city yesterday on
No. while on their way to Mexico
for a short vacation.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-04-12
The New Pure Food and Drug Law

The New Pure Food and Drug Law.
We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs.
colds and lung troubles Is not affect.
ed by the National Pure Food and
Drug Law, as It contains no opiates
or other harmful drugs, and recon-
mend It as a safe remedy for child
rem and adults. o. G. Schaefer and
Red Cross Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-04-12

Newt Dove. who accompanied the
remains of Fireman Catterlin, who
was killed in the explosion of the
1872, to his home In Indiana. has re-
turned to the city.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-04-12
For sale by all Dealers.

Conductor Charles Oder. who runs
on Nos. and 1. returned to Albu.
quesque yesterday after a visit In this
city with relatives.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-04-12

II. NJ. Erhard. the travelling freight
and passenger agent OF the Santa Fe.
from Ell Paso. was in the city yes.
terday for a short time
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-04-12

Engine 1918 was sent to the Albu-
querque shops last night to undergo
a few repairs and will be in the shops
there for three or four days.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-04-12

For small amount you tell your
wants to all Las Vegas through an
Optic want ad. Il
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-04-12

Mechanical Superintendent NJ. ].
Drury Of La Junta was In the city yes
etrday on business.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-04-12

Engineer c. A. Wolf has left for
Chicago. where he will spend some
time visiting.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-04-12
Fl Excursions

Imperial Council Ancient Arabic Order Mobiles Mystic Shrine Los
Angeles Cal Gill; 1907 Conference Baptist Brethren
Los Angeles CAL May It % For above occasions tickets will
return limit July 3d. 1907.
National Electric Medical Association Los Angeles CAL june 1s
the ronnd trim Ins San francisco Final
limit, August 3d. 1907. n
Endeayor Convention Seattle
WASH July 1907 Baptis. Young
Independent
Good Templars Seattle Wash July IS 1907 For the above coca
sions tickets will daily June u 70 July f 1907 Final
Return limit Sept Is 1907 Fare for the round trip s6ooo
For further particulars ticket
phone D. l. oA10MEkOAs AU0afs
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-04-12

F. NJ. Palmer, a travelling auditor
for the Wells Fargo Express company.
was in the city this week on business.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-04-12

W, c. June is a new etnpioye on the
rip track.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-04-12

Engine 1851 double-headed with the
1914 on No. 3 this morning
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-04-12
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Piano at a bargain:
high grade upright piano: cash or
easy terms: 5l2 Eighth st. fss
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-04-12

FOR SALE-A ticket to Chicago. In.
quire Optic office. 4-6o
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-04-12

FOR SALE-Good milch COW: gives
four to five gallons day. See her
at 720 TiIden ave. fi6
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-11
A House Warmer

On Tuesday night Of last week, Mrs.
w. E. Stout arranged for house warm
ing and birthday surprise in honor Of Mr..
Stout. Mr.. and Mrs. Stout had moved
into their new house a few days pre-
Mous and Mr.. Stout's 36th birthday was
on Dec. End. so that both events were
so close together that it afforded a nice
opportunity for little social gathering.
Mr.. Stout was taken by complete sur
prise as his guests invaded his home and
in Mrs. Stout's case the popular belle
that "a woman can't keep a secret ha.
been disproved.
Mr.. Stout was presented with an ele.
CANT reed rocker to make him remembel
the occasion. The evening was heartily
enjoyed In appropriate amusement. Re
freshments were served.
The guests present were S. ". Ire
land and wife, C. F. Guthrie and wife
August Schmidt and wife. w. r. For.
syth and wife, J. H. Woodward ane
wife, Geo. Urton and wife, Chas. Paint
er and wife, Joseph Myers and wife. L
D. Sparks and wife, ]. H. Minick ane
wife. DR.. |. w. Stout and wife. Mrs. c
A. Hibbard and Mrs. Samuel Griffin.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-11
Commercial Club Proceedings.

Regular meeting Of the Medicine
Lodge Commercial Club at its room
Tuesday night, Dec. 3rd, T. L. Lindley,
president, presiding.
The minutes Of the last meeting were
read and approved.
The committee which was appointed
to investigate conditions at the old Sugar
Lake with view to fixing up the dam so
as to preserve the lake, reported that the
size Of the new dam needed and the ex-
pense Of putting it in and maintaining it
would render it impracticable.
The matter Of an alfalfa seed mill at
this place was discussed and the secretary
was instructed to correspond with the
Larabee Mill People at Stafford and also
with Secretary Coburn, in reference to
the same.
The matter Of the condition of the
Medicine Lodge water ditch was discus
sed at considerable length and after dis
cussion, motion was carried that the
Commercial Club offer Messrs. Burns 8,
Mcdonnell Of Kansas City. $500 to
come down and make preliminary sur
vey. giving us all the data to ascertain il
change in our water system would be
advisable.
The bill of II. D. Fair for rent on
the Commercial Club room for $1,000
from August 24th to December 18th
was allowed.
In order to save the expense Of rent,
Seward |. Field offered to allow the
Commercial Club to put their furniture II
his large Office room and hold their meet
ings there without expense so long as the
room is not rented. This offer was &C
cepted.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-11
This is Gall"

We have an important communica-
tor" from the A. T. & S. F. Co. ex-
planning why it is that the company does
not sell tickets for two cents a mile on In
terstate trips in cases in which both states
have two cent fare rates and tickets be-
tween points in each state are sold at the
rate Of two cents per mile.
We have two reasons for not publish
ing the Santa Fe's long communication:
First, because there is no sense or reason
in the excuse given; second, because we
have no space and labor to devote to the
said ST.
Recently the Aforesaid outfit cancelled
its contract with this paper and doubled
up on others that have used their col
umns to apologize for and excuse the
poor railroad service the city and county
are getting. and misrepresent things gen
orally in favor Of the company. We have
no doubt that these papers will publish
their long-drawn spells" but here-nit
1t occurs to us that the Scanty Fe i
long on gall.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-11
Banks Make Excellent Showing

The Index invites the careful attention
of the citizens Of Medicine Lodge and
Barber county to the official bank State
ments published this week. The call for
Statements by the state bank commissioner
was issued last Friday and shows the
condition Of the banks at the close Of
business December 3rd. The several
statements are especially significant, COM
ing at the climax Of the financial crisis.
and the excellent showing should douby
re-assure depositors.
1t will be noticed that the Citizens
State Bank Of this city has legal reserve
or cash on hand, Of 63 per cent Of its
individual deposits and 4 per cent Of
individual and county deposits. AS coun-
ty funds are handled almost entirely by
check, and the funds amply protected by
bond, the item Of county deposits can
scarcely be reckoned at all. Its loans
and discounts are $l73,044.l5, with
collateral which is absolutely glt-edged.
Thus it will be seen that its cash on hand
plus notes representing cash is $780,
524.64 against a total deposit Of $780,
1853. not taking into account the sur
plus fund Of $l3,500.00 and undivided
profits, ST. ,630.75 which is also avail
able to meet claims against the bank.
The showing which the Peoples State
Bank Of this city makes is equally good.
Its cash reserve is so per cent Of its de-
posts, and its loans and reserve COM
bined, $l4,3o2.24 in excess Of its de-
posts with 5000 surplus and $685.
So undivided profits In addition for the
protection Of depositors. These items
are equivalent to cash. The building
and capital of all banks are additional
evidences of value that should be reck-
oned.
The Sharon Valley State Bank with
deposit liabilities Of $33,600.5l, ha
$11,9O8.76 reserve and $3O.233.2i
in loans which is $8,54l.52 more thar
its deposits. with 1878 in surplus
and undivided profits additional. Thi
is splendid showing for a bank witt
such a limited territory and population
from which to draw.
AS another evidence Of the stability G
these banks, the Statements show tha
they carry over twice as much legal re
serve as is required by law.
In the face Of the respective showing
made, there isn't the least cause for alarr
among depositors Of any Of the bank
mentioned. In every case, the depos
liability is so well protected that there
no possibility Of loss.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-11
A Real Sensation

One Of the city's bewitching mulattoe.
Is said to have eloped last Thursday with
a white gentleman from Enid. Oklaho-
ma. The lover came up from Enid the
previous day to claim his prize. About
the same time a $40 bill disappeared
from Charley Moore's home but there is
no positive proof Of the identity Of the
thief.
The pair h ave not been heard Of since
but it is presumed that they are happy.
In this particular case we think the
mulatto has the bad end Of the bargain
and Is to be commisserated.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-11
Will Protect Kansas Banks

Bank Commissioner ]. Q. Royce Stat
ed today that arrangements have been
made by concerted action of the Kansas
City banks to protect all Of the Kansas
banks which had money on deposit with
the Bank of Commerce.
This action means that the Kansas
City banks will assume the Liabilities Of
the Bank Of Commerce to the Kansas
banks and look to the assets of the Com
merce to play even.-Wichita Beacon,
Dec. 9Th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-11
Crude Philosophy
A healthy bank account sometimes
covers acres Of sins.

A healthy bank account sometimes
covers acres Of sins.
+ + +
1t is no sin to publish lie so long as it
is IN the accuseds favor.
S S S
Telephones have ears. If you have
a secret try the wireless.
+ + +
Hasty marriage is very often the fore
runner Of leisure repentance.
t + +
We have known people whose checks
were not worth the price of a postage
Stamp at the bank. who could write vol
umes on table etiquette.
+ + +
If a mans mental capacity could be
measured by the length Of his oaths, this
good old town could furnish abundant
material to displace Solomon. ......ss&Ssf
+ + +
This is the wrong time to take in
God We Trust off Of the gold coins.
Our faith is too weak to put much Of it
in the high 6nanciers Of Wall street.
+ + +
A long tongue and brainless indiMid-
ual have about the same effect in a
community that the pretty little kitter
with the bushy tail has in the parlor
Both are known by the ordor they leave
S S S
1t is about as hard task for the aver
age business man or farmer to look pleas
ant and say the financial troubles ar.
having no bad effect as it is for a man tt
eat salad at a social function and call i
good.
+ + +
There is tuberculosis in the mich cows
cholera in the hogs, trichinae in quail an.
the banks are moculated with dement's
6nancia. If the wave keeps going tn
common herd will have to take to tn
woods.
5 5 S
| During the past year this moral guild
has lost the friendship Of a disgruntle,
and disappointed oGce-seeker, profes
sional booze fighter and wife beatel
and we have ail the symptoms Of bein,
pufed up over the enemies we have made
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-11
Jas. Dobbs went to Valley Cente
yesterday. He will return tomorrow.

Probably the most beautiful interior
decoration work ever done in Medicine
Lodge is to be seen at the M. E. church.
completed few days ago by J.H.Mnick.
The designs on the walls In the class
room. the choir and pulpit and main
apartment are nicely contrasted and al
together are imposing and exceedingly
attractive. The pictorial panels in the
class room on the east are especially nice
and the blue panels IN the front are
equally attractive. The work IN the
church room proper shows rare skill and
the job as a whole is splendid adver-
tisement for the artia. The church and
MIR. Mmick are both entitled to con-
gratulations.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-11
Heads the List

The Statements Of the national banks
of Kansas IN response to the call of the
comptroller Of cunency.show that the Kan
sas banks are in a very healthy condition.
1t is with considerable satisfaction that
we note that the Kansas National Bank
Of Wichita whose president is c. Q:
Chandler. who is also president Of the
Citizens State Bank Of this city, heads the
lia with larger resources than any bank
IN Wichita. Its deposits are $780,
772.00; bonds $32o,o2l.00; total cash
resources $4,000. The Fourth
National Bank is second with $l.594,-
'967 deposits.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-11
Muzzle the Dogs

Mayor Field issued an order last Fri
day morning requiring every owner of a
dog to muzzle it and warning dog own
ers that all dogs running at large unmuz-
lied will be shot. Several dogs have act
ed very strangely during the week and
while there is no certainty that any Of
them were mad, public safety demands
that all possible precaution be taken.
]. B. Stocks6n has been notified to
enforce the mayors order to the letter
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-11

Judge Garrison is doing some subaan-
ial improving at his home these days. A
concrete retaining wall on the east and
south of his house is in the course of con-
strucion AID later he will put IN porch
surrounding the north and east sides.
When he gets his house and yard fixed
up he will have one Of the incest little
homes IN the city.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-11
His Sanity Questioned.

Sheriff McCracken was called to the
home Of Mrs. Martin in NippawaIla
township on Saturday to take charge Of
Jesse Martin whose mind is said to be
affected at times. Jesse is thirty-two
years old and has suffered more or less
several years.
Drs. Coleman and Donovan examined
him and reported that while his mind
was somewhat affected. it was not suffi-
cient to warrant finding insanity. The
complaint was made by Clarence Mar
TN, who said the patient attacked Mrs
Martin with buggy whip. Jesse ad-
mitted striking his brothers wife but said
it was accidental-that he was attempt.
ing to whip one Of the children and thai
Mrs. Martin came between the whir
and the child and that he struck her be-
fore he noticed her.
Mrs. Martin. the mother. opposed pro.
ceedngs against her son. She does mol
think he is at all dangerous.
Clarence and Jesse are sons Of Mrs
Martn.the wife Of the late James Martin
and they all reside on the old homestead
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-11
Medicine Lodge %; Attica 0

The third foot ball eleven Of the city
schools went to Attica on Saturday and
defeated the third Attica eleven In an IN
tesesting game. The score was D to o.
The feature plays were made by John
Richardson and Albert Farley. the latter
making an 65-yard run. The lineup
,uas az folloyvs.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-11
Registered ShOrthOrn Bulls

have dozen extra good registered
Shorthorn Bulls. one year old in the
spring and ready for service, for sale
cheap.
T. B. STocKsTILL.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-11

r. S. Field came in from Kansas City
last Thursday to enjoy a weeks hunt
with the boys.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-11

Born. to Thos. kenney and wife ON
Wednesday morning. Dec. 4th, a fine
l2-pound boy. DR.. Coleman in attend
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-11
Alfalfa Seed.

lean furnish good clean alfalfa seed
F. o. B. the cars at SafordviIle. Kans.,
for $50 per bushel in any amount up to
200 bushels. A sample Of the seed can
be seen at the Index o6ce.-A. A.
Marchel.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-11

Speaking Of banks, we have a string
Of banks that never fail and you can get
your money at any time you call for it.
Young Drug Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-11

Mrs. |. M. Galland received $1,000
insurance last Wednesday. carried by
her husband, the late |. II. Galland, in
the Knights and Ladies of Security.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-11

For cut flowers. poted Chrysanthe-
NUNS, Ferns, Gala and Chinese Lilies,
Hyacinths. Narcissus, and other seasonable
plants call at the Medicine Lodge Green
house.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-11

The Warren Drug Co. Of Sharon is
certainly showing fine line Of holiday
gifts this year. Such as cut glass, fancy
chinaware, jewelry. lamps and toilet
articles.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-11

/ Ii there ever was time when the
people Of community should Stand to-
gether for their mutual protection and
welfare, this is the time. Do not give
credence to wild rumors but discourage
tale bearers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-11

The holiday vacation Of the city schools
viii be only one week this year. School
vii dismiss Friday. Dec. 10th, and re-
sumo Monday, Dec 30th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-11

Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. kinkaid returned
home from Wichita last Thursday. Mrs.
kinkaids improvement is all that was
hoped and it is believed that it will not
be necessary for her to return to the
hospital again.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-11

Dick Fuller and wife have shaken the
dust Of Medicine Lodge from their shoes
and Lake City's gain is our loss. Dick
has become Frank Bucks tenant and Ed
Fuller is taking care Of Dicks homestead.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-11
X. C. Bank Closed

The National Bank Of Commerce Of
Kansas City closed last Thursday. owing
its depositors thirty-6ve millions Of dollars.
The N. B. Of c. was the largest bank
west Of Chicago and. Of course, suffered
more than other banks by reason Of the
financial de-up. For month its depos-
itors have been checking against it until
its deposits were run down to less than
half Of normal and to save itself it was
compelled to close for time. at tleast, Jun
til arrangements could be made to get on
solid basis.
Following the closing, William A. Rule,
cashier. said:
The directors Of the National Bank
Of Commerce thought it was best to at
least close temporarily. We made the
fight Of our lives but conditions were
against us. The depositors will not lose
a cent"
Dr.. Woods acquiesced in what CASH
ier Rule had said and added:
You may also say that the Com
merce Trust company is absolutely all
right. Yesterday its statement showed
90 per cent Of its cash on hand"
James T. Bradley. of Sedan. Kan,
national bank examiner, said:
Il have taken charge Of the Bank Of
Commerce and, following the policy Of
the administration and doing my duty as
bank examiner, | shall make every ef.
fort to set the bank on its feet. have
not been able to investigate matters as yet
cannot say definitely yet when it vii
reopen.
Dr.. Woods. the president Of the Banl
Of Commerce.is an uncle Of c. Q. Chand
Ter, president of the Citizens State Banl
Of this city and owner Of many kansa
banks. The closing Of the Kansas Cit.
bank afforded an opportunity for enemie
Of Mr.. Chandler to question the stabiGt,
of the banks In Kansas in which he i
interested, but there happens to be nj
ground for suspicion. The Index is au
thorized to say that Mr.. Chandler is nc
financially interested in the Bank Of Com
merce. Neither are other stockholder
of the Citizens Bank Of this city. Tn
Citizens Bank used the Bank Of Com
merce as its K. c. correspondent and 70
clearing, all the drafts issued were hon
ored and no loss was entailed. While tn
official statement shows that the ban
/ here had $2S47o IN the Commerc
Dec. 3rd, it had only $lo there whe
the Commerce closed, and had drafts i
5 transit to more than take that up. Thes
drafts have since been honored.
The'embarrassment of the kanss
City Bank does not and should not fu
nish any cause for alarm among any {
!. the depositors in any Of the Chandl.
: banks in Kansas. They are amply ab
to protect and safeguard the interests
their depositors.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-11

Dr.. Stout received letter from his
son. Ray. last Wednesday, Stating that he
is now stationed at Fort Meade, S. D.
Ray is still in the u. S. military service.
His troop left the Philippines the middle
Of Odober and will probably be station
ed at Fort Meade. at least until spring.
On his arrival at Fort Meade he met
Francis Slane and the two recognized
each other at glance. Francis was
transferred to Rays troop. largely by
reason Of the latter's influence, and thus
two Medicine Lodge boys are closely
allied IN the service.