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The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1908-12-10
ThesWeather
Coming Events

Note--All meetings are evenings urlsss
otnerwise specified. These snnouncemepTs
Will Dc Kept standing and we shall he Glad
70 nave notices sent In By persons in In.
Thursday, Dec. 10,
The ladies OF the Broadway M. r.
church will give a super in stone'I
hall Dec. 10.
Tuesday, Dec. is,
Meeting OF Municipal leaxua AZ
North Dakota at commercial club
rooms.
Literary societies debate at the ar
ricultural college. .' m =
Friday, Dec. Z - ~
Christmas bay. - O.
December term Of United staies
district court opens.
Tuesday, San. TO-. e@2.s =.
Trt-6tate Grain Growers.
Wednesday, Jan. 20.
Tri- State Grain Growers.
Thursday, Jan. 2f.
Tri-State Grain Growers s,
.'s+ -" Friday, Jan. 22. ns..,s
Trf-State Grain Growers.
fR7a r., -------------------------+ * p
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.MapIa Rixsr correspondenee.

Maple River, Nd. Dec. S.-To The
Forum: A surprise was given on Nels
Thompson Saturday evening. At IL
o'clock coffee was served and every
one returned ioyfully to their homes.
Manvil and Malfred Hamse and
Henry Nystul Joined the Lutheran
church at EnderlIn Sunday.
Jack CARRIER called on Alfrid Ris-
chow Sunday evening.
George Nystul and family moved In
to their new home Monday.
Miss Nellie MODIFY visited relatives
at Enderlin Sunday.
Christ Thine was a Chaffee shop
per Tuesday.
Mr.. Zimmerman is busy hauling
grain to Chaffee.
AdoIph Ihmel is doing some trapping
this winter.
George Nystul made a flying trip to
Casselton Tuesday.
ALEX. Nystul is building an addi-
ton to T. O. Thompson's barn.
Henry Mile and Edward s. Floan
have been batching for the past week.
Cor. M. r.
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Christmas Baked Goods, strictly
home made. Orders taken for special
Cakes, Pastry Rolls, etc. Fresh supply
daily of fine bakery goods on sale at
my store, 71S Front street. Mrs. O.
M. Guptill.
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Ship hides, pelts ana drs e. Boiler
& Rogers. Prompt returns and high
est morket prices. We are headquar-
tiers for all goods in our line. Branch
store at 3oS Broadway, Fargo N. d.
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TURKEYS WANTED

81 Fifteen thousand pounds OF dry
picked Turkeys wanted for Christmas.
Phone 5s1 or write to C.1F. Eggert's
Meat Market, Fargo, N. D.@F' .Ts''s.-a> =.
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What's Said

James McGuigan, w. M: Stated
meeting of Shiloh lodge on Friday ev-
ening at 1880. Following the business
meeting officers for the ensuing year
will be installed.
Walter Treat, Manager: By spec
ial efforts have been able to stop the
feet and will hold 1t here with all the
crew another three days. These are
the best pictures taken OF the great
battleships when in the harbor at Sid
ney. 1t Is an historical event none
should miss. At the Bijou.
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chr,stnnas novelties that are difter-
emit. Mechanics art store.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1908-12-10
Have knight Printing Co. print II,
Mayba.

Gerald: Drank something last night
that went to my head.
Geraldine. Must have been soft
drink.
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FriSay's market page fully complies
WITH the North Dakota pure feod Law.
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Remember the Auction Sale of Fur
niture on Tuesday, Dec. Is. 1880 .. m.
N. P. avenue. Metropole hotel sample
rooms. Chas 4. Wilson. auctioneer.
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Half Price.
For all kinds Of belts Friday at A. l.
Moody's.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-11-21
WATER COMPANY IS
SUEOF0R MILLIONS


By Morning Journr' sDeciI Leased WireI
san F u0.too. %or go -suit was
filed Iu mo United states circuit court
today a Henry ft.plse % whom ID
larea uu#ia- .r ,ia.ae aate uo,n a
signed. against tl. spriu4 VlII.E Na-
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-02-13

mcnt az the doorway. One Of these
figures entered the chateau again, but
the other. and I had recognized DR..
starva by his great bulk before the
door was shut. stole acrcBs the terrace
and entered a brougham that stood
waiting.
As the carriage disappeared under
the covered archway Of the passage
leading to the village street I made
renewed efforts TO reach the cords. I
could readily guess DR.. Starva's mis-.
sion. He had gone to meet Prince
Ferdinand at tho station. Heaven
knows how eager ! was to bc one Of
tho reception committee!
When at last I had caught one Of
the cords, I severed IL thoughtlcssly
with my ~pcnknifc. had not counted
on the strength necessary to hold 80
large a flag. Tho cord slipped from
my hand. expected the flag to fall
and reached out f%ranticnlly for the
other rope. But in some way the rope
I had severed, and to which the flag
was not fastened, became cntangled In
the pulley and the flag, falling halfway
down the pole, remained at half.mast.
I now reached up as far az I could,
standing on the stone gutter. ! was
about to sever the other cord, that to
which the flag was fastened. when II
occurred to me to attempt TO Olsen.
gage the ropes from their fastening
at the window below. | was complete.
ly successful. ! estimated that I had
now a length OF at least 80 feet.
When I had plated the cords dou.
blcd, and knottcd them at intervals to
prevent them from slipping through
my hand. ! made n loOphOIe to slip
over the last stone Of my ladder when
I should reach II. Then taking the
cord between my teeth. ! lowered my.
self cautiously over the gutter.
The wind was still blowing in f1tful
gusts. | had been reluctant to avail
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-02-13

myself Of tho few extra feet Of rope
necessary To keep the flag aflOat. !
fastened the end of the cord about the
stone gutter, leaving the flag still n.y..
Ing ht half mast. There seemed a Ger
tain aptucBJ that my carclcsBncss IN
cutting the rope had seen 10 u that
the dead Ambassador be fttingly hon.
ored.
II seemed ages before my feet
touched the FIRST block Of granite pro.
jcctIng from the smooth masonry. But
once on my way the first Fart ~ my
descent was made with no great dif.
nculty.
The ron Of the river sounded nearer
and nearer. ! was more than halfway
down now. The numbncsg had passed
from my arm; ! was more confident: I
tried To hasten my progress.
Step by step ] nearcd the terrace.
And when ] had reached u? The
excitement Of the escape. Madame de
Varnicr's vehement importantly, had
~engrOssed my attention ~ far. The
descent Itself had seemed 30 hazard.
GUS that the confronting Of DR.. Starya
had been forgotten. Int how was | to
conquer him unarmcd? Not by force
certainly. Strategy must be my billy.
Suddenly the pcrspiratiOn broke cat
on my forehead. ! had felt for my
next step. and IL was missing.
Frantically my feet reached down
for II. ! lowered Tygclf ono more
round; SIN ! could not tOuah II. Then
I laughed aloud In the ccstacy Of ny
relief. had reached the last roM 4
Of the ladder,
My arms achcd. Mcrcsigi bes @ J.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-02-13

how they did ache! But \ vas full Of
courage In spite OF my exhaustion. I
lowered myself by my arms still an.
other round, and slipped the nose over
the last Of the stones I could reach.
Then I trusted myself to the rope.
In spite OF the knots the friction
burned m palms as II they were
branded by fire. could not regulate
my speed; was too exhausted for
that. I trusted to blind luck; I could
only hope that Madame dc Warmers
estimate was a conservative one.
How far actually fell I have no
idea. My feet came TO the pavement
with a force that sent me hcadlong.
But aside from the violent shock and
a brulsc or two, I had suffered no in
jury. ! struggled thankfully to my
feet.
NV arm was seized rot too gently
II ! had wished to make an cutlery
should have been prevented by the
hand placed Mt my mouth. pcered
into the face Of the man who had made
me captive. ! do not know whether
was more relieved than c%onsternatcd
to recognize Locke az We stood In the
shadow.
"Haddon!" he cried, AZ he made out
my features. where IN he'll did yo,
come FROM"
mot hell, Locke: say rather hcnv
en-" l pointed upward to the tower.
you must be In a desperate hurry
when you essay the role Of an angel
to come flying through the air" he said
grimly. and the hold ON my arm tight
cned. Suppose you tell me your
Grand"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-02-13

let mo go. II Is a matter Of life or
death"
"Gcntly-nnt 80 loud"
Again his hand was placed at my
mouth. He pulled mo back into the
shadow Of an angle Of the wall. He
listened Intcntly.
There was u heavy football on the
terrace. II sounded ychrcr. A man.
muflcd IN n cloak. anne to the edge Of
The band Of moonlight. He also was
listening. Presently he stole softly TO
the parapct, and looked down at the
village. Neither Of M spoke until he
had resumed his beat before the great
portal Of the chateau.
who IL hc?" whispered.
Locke led me out of hearing, hug.
Cling the wall.
You know as wen as I. Now, then,
for our deferred talk. This morning !
asked you for some explanation Of
your extraordinary conduct. You chose
not To give II me, Well. ] moan to
have 10 now Come. what Is this
orrand that sends you flying through
tho air for a hundred feet at the risk
OF your ncck' II appears To be press.
ing"
] was stiil struggling for my breath.
1t VA not physical fatigue that made
me trcmblc no much as sheer despair
~ tho ~hOpcl"s8n"s9 Of dlBarmirg
L1cke's hogtIlity and susplcions IN the
precious minutes that remained. Al
any moment now Dr, Sfarva might be
returning.
"Thc deathmnsk'" I began incl-
~lercntIy. "Prlncn Ferdinand"
Ills grasp frightened. lie drew mo
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-02-13
Spoiled Effect of Scene

mOIhBBoB. Nrmand and Camille were
seated at tho table, where they had
been enjoying such vlands an those,
and their dialogue was making tho
very best Of an impression on tho
crowded house. Then In came that
maid servant with the wabbliest sort
Of "A Candclabrum. The scene was 80
ongros8ing that she was scarcely no.
tlccd. but when she sat down her bur.
den between the lovers aud one of
the cnndlcg topped ont and put the
leo cream In u well. the strain
was broken The entire audience burst
into laughter and the curtain had 70
be runs down" -IIarper'a Weekly.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-02-13
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Of
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oCopyrtsht, iws. BY u Appiston 4 Company

"SbS'hs"s' wv W "Pps"t" " 'pWVanyD
CHAPTER xXxt.-Continued.
Then wherc?" I demanded impa.
tiently.
1T must be from one OF the win.
dows OF the story below"
We'll. we shall soon sec"
poised myself to chamber through
the window on the broad stone gutter.
along which Captain Forbes must have
made his way. Then I hcsitatcd.
What! You are afraid" cried the
woman flercely. III so, I will so my
self"
mo, I am not afraid" I replied with
deliberation. II am wondering what
they will think when they come from
the oratory presently, to find me gone.
She will think that I am your accom-.
plice."
Il can easily tell the truth"
"They will scarcely believe you.
Shall !. or shall I not, tell them OF
Ferdinand's dangcr?"
"But will they believe you? While
you hesitate Prince Ferdinand may he
assassinated. IL this a time for cxpla,
nations? Say that tho fools persist In
misunderstanding you, II Is only n
question Of an hour or two at the most
before you may tell the truth. Go, and
] wcar by the cause I hold sacred that
" you save him the honor Of Sir Nor,
timer Brett shall yet be saved"
YOU have promised much already
nnly IN IrrrIyn mo gniI Vl6pntty
But ! swear It! They are coming;
] heard tho door Of the Oratory open"
hcsitatcd no longer.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-02-13
CHAPTER XXI.
Escape from the Tower.


chung to my prccarions support.
lying PROSTATE on the broad stone gut.
ter. Tho roar ~ h 10 swlrling river
beat Mt my senses cOnfuscdly; tho
giddy height made my head swim.
Something Of the horror I had felt In
rounding tho O~vcrhanging shoulder Of
the mountain with Willoughby that
fatal day came to me now.
But presently that giddinc3s passed.
Tho extraordinary promise of Madame
dc WARMER rang In my ears. How II
was possible for h"r tn explain away
Sir Mortimcr'B damnIng words II tho
letters were genuine, | could not gee.
But this had been II day Of miracles.
Slowly ] made my way toward the
first Of the Ranking towers. The wind
struck me with %r~lOnblcd force as !
turned the corner. ! heard tho ensign
above fiuttcrIng loudly In the gallo.
] looked up. ] could see IL now. n
fioatcd bravcly In the spanking breeze.
The moon, shining ~squar"ly on It.
made II ven possible for me to distIn-
gulsh its design. II was the national
flag Of England, the royal arms In It's
center. Then ! remembered the quota.
tiOn from the Blue Book ! had read
early In the morning Just before Cap
tain Forbes had signalcd to Helena:
"The flag To be used by Ills Males.
ty's Diplomatic Servants. whether on
shore or embarked on boats. u the
Union. with the Royal Arms in the
center thereof, surrounded by n green
garland"
There was n grim irony In this flag
flying proudly I've the chateau In
which Sir Mortimer lay dead. But II
Madame de WARMER had spoken the
truth In protesting that she did not
know that the flag had been raised.
why had DR.. Starva caused Il to be
flown?
h strange pcrplcxity Madame dc
WARMER had shown when she had
heard tho nutter Of the flag occurred
to mo now. Was II by any chance n
Hlgnai--a signal Of m dread n portcnt
az the double stamp? n that were
true. ! might discomfort DR.. Starvn's
plans materially when ! lowered Il
presently.
] had reached my goal now. For
come minutes | was compelled To lie
inactive, however; for the flag. belly.
ing IN the gale. made II impossible for
me 10 grasp the cords.
Az ! lay there impatient, waiting my
chance. ! glanced below. I could see
plainly the ladder Of stones. ms Na.
dame dc Warmer had called II. the
ragged edges OF tho granite sparkling
brightly In the moonlight. leaned
over Us far AZ I dared; they extend ID
ms far an I could see.
AZ my eye Travelled the llsn TO tie
terrace below, the door ~ tho great
hall Opcuch. A tlOod Of Hight irrndlaiod
u rorticn Of III" terrace. saw Dis
,inctly .wo figures %C0n,ersing Q ma
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-02-13
Unfortunate Tipping Of Candle To,
Much for Audience.

The late Joseph Jefferson took dc.
Hight In telling a story Of business"
In the earlier days of the Walnut
street thcatcr, Philadelphia. Cam.
NO was being played and all was go.
Ing with intensity. Then came n
scene between Camille ana Armand,
Ia tho course Of which n servant was
10 enter with lights. "In those days"
said Mr.. Jefferson, "aca island cotton
waB stage Ice crcam just Az molasgc3
and water were stage wine. sherry Of
port. according to the proportion OF
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-02-13
CHAPTER xxxIIi.

PrInce F~erdInand Cones TO the
Chateau.
Locke" I painted, leaning breath.
less against the wall. "for Gods rake
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-01
First published In The Barber County Index
June 3, 1908.
Sherif's Sale.
tate of Kansas. Barber County. SO ::

State of Kansas. Barber County. IS:
The Sheriff OF Barber County, Kansas
TO all whom IL may concern:
You will take notice that by virtue OF an
der OF sale issued out and under the seal of the
District court of Barber County, Kansas, on
the 18th day OF May. 1905. in an action therein
pending wherein The colonial and United
States Mortgage company (Limited) Is plain
till and Timothy J. clancy Frank l.. Flagg and
their unknown heirs. devisees, executors, ad-
minietrators, and trustees are defendants
will on Friday. the third day of July, 1908, at
the hour of two o. clock q. IA of said day, at
the north front door OF the Court House in the
City of Medicine Lodge. Barber county, Kan
sas. offer for sale at public auction without
appraisement, to the highest and best bidder
for cash in hand. all the right. title. interest,
and estate OF the above named defendants in
and to the following described real estate, or
any part thereof. situated in the county of
Barber, State of Kansas, towit:
Lots three tO and four az and southeast
quarter of the southwest quarter of Section
thirty-one C3n. township thirty-three (33)
range fifteen 05). also lot one Cd OF section six
(6). township thirtyfour ga, range fifteen Q5),
west of the Sixth P. H.
Said property is levied on as the property of
the above named defendants and will be sold
to satisfy the Judgment on which the order of
sale 10 based.
Done at my Office in Medicine Lodge. Barber
county, Kansas, this 18th day of May, 1908.
@. w. KIDD.
Sheriff Of Barber county, Kansas.
s. 8. ALEXANDER.
Attorney for plaintiff.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-01
Isabel Items.
From the Herald.

From the Herald.
Mrs. John I-uallen of Medicine Lodge
came to Isabel Wednesday for herlittl 9
daughter. Marjorie, who has been visit
ing in this vicinity.
Uncle Jim Gibson gets Gene You.
mans up At AGO a. m. to view the seen
cry on Isabel's streets. This is before
business starts for the day in this town
and is the only hour when the quietude
OF his dear old Medicine is approached.
DR.. Updegraff's team, made things
lively on the streets Of Isabel for q few
minutes last Saturday. They broke
away from the post in front of the drug
store and started down Main street on
. keen run, keeping the middle Of the
road. They finally brought mp At the
Walt Huey place with slight damage to
the vehicle.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-01
Sharon Items.

There is still some wheat to cut.
Fine rain Sunday night. Every
body smile.
A. w. Schnelle has bought the
stock Of goods at the Trice stand.
Francis Schnelle has been swap
ping. He traded a Rose for a
Jewell.
There are many strange things
in this world. One is, the selfish
ness that exists.
Harold Huffer fell from U.
Kemp's barn a few days ago hurt
ing his right shoulder.
DR.. Sturm is having a we'll put
down on his property. He expects
to build in the near future.
Otis Garriott isvisiting relatives
and friends in the valley. He says
western Kansas is rather dry.
L. Roberts has made a vacant
place in the force of clerks at H.
H. Fairs and has taken up the
work with A. w. Schnelle.
The Children's Day exercises
last Sunday we're fine. 1t was a
treat to see the children perform so
nicely! One of the most enjoyable
features was the songs by the little
folks. Mr.. Earl Delay made a
talk to the little folks at the close
of the services which was much
appreciated. The church was
crowded but there was splendid
order. ~
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-01
M0WQ Items.
From the journal

u. s. Lands has contracted to sell
his wheat at so cents bushel to G. r.
Dixon of the Cramer elevator here. He
has 120 acres close to town-this being
the contracted crop-And about 600 or
700 acres in wheat altogether.
The city council has rejected all the
bids submitted for the els, 900 bond is,
sue II seems there is a difference OF
understanding between the prospective
purchasers OF the bonds and the city
fathers, and the matter will probably
be settled "out of court" Notwith-
standing the bonds will be sold for a
good price, too, and the electric light
plant and waterwoTks built.
Clipped from the News Review.
A. l.. Herr and family we're up from
Chickashs 10 visit relatives and friends
at their old home.
Mrs. Lester A. Heckard and daugh-
ter, Pauline, went up to Medicine Lodge
yesterday to visit Mrs. T. l.. Lindley
before returning to their home at Wich.
tia.
Chas. A. Botkln has arranged to &C.
company the Kansas delegation to the
Democratic National Convention at
Denver, starting on q special train from
Wichita Monday. Other prominent
Democrats from this locality are talk.
ing Of going also.
w. g. Afford, the Hazelton township
alfalfa farmer, was in the city Tuesday
after repairs for his mower. We are
aware that Will 10 q candidate for the
nomination on the democratic ticket for
representative and it will not be sur.
prise to our democratic friends If he Sc
cures the nomination The contest be-
tween Mr.. Gordon and Mr.. Afford on
the democratic side Is unlike the fight
brought on ny the republican machine
between their own Hon. VIM. Gesner
and the "Audacious" Sam Griffin but
ting" in to spoil the Job put up by them
TO secure the nomination. Whoever Of
the two democrats will get the demo-
cratic nomination Will have the hearty
support OF the other, as It should be in
all parties. The unsatisfactory state
of affairs within the republican party
IN Barber county in regard to the sena-
torial and almost more so the represen.
tAtlVe nomination make the democrats
hopeful Of electing either Gordon or
Afford.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-01
GeniQne

Corn is tasseling.
Cliff Talbot was one of Kiowa's
busy traders Saturday.
A good crowd attended church
at Julian last Sunday.
Virgil Killingworth's youngest
boy was quite sick last week.
Mrs. John Rake was in Sharon
Thursday doing some trading.
Mrs. Clark Ward spent Wednes-
day afternoon with Mrs. Chas. Bev-
ans.
Page Bros. put up alfalfa last
week while the old folks were
away.
Miss Grace Bidwell was a visitor
in these parts the latter part of last
week.
Geo. Zimmerman finished stack
ing his wheat Saturday. George
is the only one we know of who is
stacking his bundle grain.
Grandma Gronemiar, mother of
Chas. Gronemiar and Mrs. I. B.
Harbaugh, has been sick for the
past ten days. We hope her recov-
cry is near at hand.
Henry Page cut about eighty
acres of wheat for ]. B. Harbaugh
with his header.
M. Lane made quick trip to
Kiowa last Thursday after now
ing machine repairs.
Ed Lands cut oats last week for
Will Gavin and J. L. Albright. Ed
is certainly hustler.
Ora Newkirk departed last Tues
day for Ration, N. NJ, where she
will visit few weeks with home
folks.
Elsie Fau1coner went to Kiowa
Saturday. 1t was her intention to
bring Dollie Colborn home with
her.
James Hamlin of Burlington, Ok,
was in these parts last Saturday
attending to some business affairs.
There was a new mail carrier on
the route last week. Our regular
carrier, R.C.Bennett, took a rest o.
one week.
Mrs. ]. L. Albright made flying
trip to Kiowa last Wednesday af-
ter something to eat for those hun.
cry harvesters.
Lizzie Fitzgerald has returned
home from school at Lawrence. By
this time Lizzie ought to be very
proficient in music.
Gerlane will play Hazelton a
game of ball at Kiowa in the fore
noon of July 4th. The game will
be called at 10 o'clock. Come anc
and take in the ball game and hell
make a noisy crowd at Kiowa.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-01

Elsewhere the Index again gives space
to communication written by Hon.
Samuel Griffin. This article was written
by Mr.. Griffin in reply to the article
which appeared two weeks ago in the
kiowa Journal and reprinted in the
Medicine Lodge Cresset. The article
in some respects was quite bitter and left
no alternative to Mr.. Griffin. 1t was
either case Of retreating under FIRE or
to defend himself and he chose the latter
course. This reply was directed to the
Kowa Journal but copies were also sub
mitted to the other papers in the county.
1t was published last week by the kio-
wa News-Review and the Medicine
Lodge Cresset and likely will appear this
week in the Journal to which it is direct
ed. We regard this article as one that
will in a way clarity the atmosphere be-
tween Messrs. Griffin and Gesner and
definitely define the issues. In effect,
Mr.. Griffin takes the position that Rep
resentative Gesner is under the control Of
a machine that has no regard for the
nights Of the rank and file of the repubG-
cans Of Barber county and that he has
invariably voted in favor Of the railroads
and other allied interest" as member
Of the legislature and against the demands
Of his constituents. This is a challenge
to the Gesner forces to explain the rep
resentative's record and it now becomes
their duty to state why he voted against
the measures cited.