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The Detroit times., 1908-11-17
MISS LAWSON HAS
NARROW ESCAPE

CHICAGO, Nov. 17.-Miss Marion
Lawson, daughter OF Thomas w. Law
son, the Boston flnancier and million
airo, and her hostess, Mrs. 'Prentiss
Coonley, narrowly escaped death yes
terday when an automobile In which
they were speeding TO the Northweit-
ern Railroad station in Lake Forest,
H., at the rate of almost 60 miles an
hour, was wrecked, hurting the occu-
pants almost in front of an approach
ing fast train. Two men and the
chauffeur were bruised and shaken
m
The Detroit times., 1908-11-17
Local Market ReceiOes a Heavy
Supply Of CattLe, Hogs and Sheep
BY II. II. MACK.

from outside sources. Mich cows
hold about steady. and calves, while
they are somewhat lower than at this
time last month, are fairly active for
this time of year. II begins To look as
II the fall run OF calves Is to be ex-
tremely small again this year.
There have been very few weeks
in the history OF Detroit as live
stock market when large run OF
sheep and lambs found 50 ready a
sale at strong prices as las week.
More than 5000 sheep and lambs came
TO hand during tho three days and
all were taken without shading val
ues materially from the opening trade
on "wednesday. The worst n over In
the sheep trade and a gradually hard
The Detroit times., 1908-11-17
RUDE KISSING BUG BITES
VICTIMS LIPS AND EYES

FINDLAY, O., Nov. IA kissing
bug mosquito is the cause OF great
amount of agony III the Swing addi-
ton of this city. The insect is as
large as an ordinary house fly and
attacks It's victims in the night, bit
ing them on the lips.
Several dozen people have already
been bitten. In some cases the eyes or
the victims closing. The bite is not
uOisOnOus
The Detroit times., 1908-11-17

ening market may be looked for dur
ing the remainder OF the current
month.
Detroit received more hogs last
week than were ever before unloaded
here in one week. The quality was
better than has been the rule 50 far
this fall and the market held up well.
considering the easy condition Of hog
markets the country over. The gen
eral demand for hogs Is for well Int.
ted stock weighing around zoo. Pies
and light Workers are mean sellers:
In fact good straight hogs bring q
longer price than lightweight stock.
no matter how. fine. The outlook fAv>
ors s-steady trade during the RENAME
er OF the month. 4
The Detroit times., 1908-11-17
susPENDS INDICTMENT.

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich, Nov. IL
Judge knappen yesterday handed
down an order for suspension of judy
ment on the twenty counts of the
original indictment on which there
was a fine of $4,000 imposed. This is
provisional upon the Stearns Salt and
Lumber Co. coming into court and
pleading guilty TO the six counts OF re-
batting still pending against it,, The
company is charged with taking re-
bates on lumber shipped from Luding-
ton to Toledo
The Detroit times., 1908-11-17
ELECTRIC ROAD SOLD.

MONROE. Mich, Nov. 17.--valen-
tine III. Surghner and Curtiss M. Stei-
dell, Of Chicago, trustees, yesterday
bought that portion of the Toledo, Ann
ATbor ana Detrol electric road, lying
within the state OF Michigan. The
purchasers represent railroad men and
say that cars will be running over the
line between Monroe and Petersburg
within ninety days. About 100000
has been expended and there Is bond
issue of $l.500,000. Willis Baldwin.
special master in chancery. sold the
nronortY.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-17
CONFESSES ON STAND.

SAGINAW. Mich. Nov. 17.-Leona
Mamie Noredequest. on the witness
stand In Justice Bowen's court yes
terday. broke down and said she was
not married TO Fred Il. Russell She
said they had been living as man and
wife, and she accompanied Russell
here from st. Paul. Mimi. Russell's
real wife was present from Iron Noun
tain. The case was adjourned for de
cision.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-17

Detroit received large number OF
cattle last week and local buyers got
their fill and some to spare. Two
thousand cattle in one week is more
than the Detroit market needs at this
season of the year and the local sup
ply of dressed beef is sure to be large
over tho holiday. Receipts are of
common quality with very few cattle
that can even be called handy killers.
A few prime steers and heifers would
find ready sale, but aside from
these, the tfade is sure to be draggy
until the present supply Is cleaned
up. Stockers and feeders are selling
fairly we'll under steady demand
The Detroit times., 1908-11-17
SPEAKER OF HOUSE.

LANSING, Mich. Nov. 11--It looks
like Representative Colin p. Campbell.
of Grand Rapids, Warner man. win
be the speaker OF the next house OF
representatives. He says he has sew
enty votes pledged. Mr.. Campbell at
tended Albion college and is a grad
uatc Of the University OF Michigan. He
practices law I'm Grand Rapids.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-17
$2.45 IN FIVE MONTHS.

PORT HURON, Mich, Nov. H.
Suit for separate maintenance has
been instituted against her husband
by Mrs. Evelyn Wonnacott q society
leader OF Port Huron. The young
couple were married on June last
The plaintiff says her husband gave
her only $2.45 during their married
life.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-17

NEW YORK, Nov. 17.--At a special
meeting OF the Republican assembly
men-elect of New York county. called
today by James A. Francis, dean OF
the New York delegation. the candi-
dacy OF Elihu Root for United States
senator from the state Of New York
was endorsed.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-17
Mrs. Isabelle sheeran Dead.

Mrs. Isabelle Kennedy Sheeran. wild
CIV OF James J Sheeran, formerly a
well-known railway conductor. died
Monday in her home, No. 663 Fourth
ave-. after long illness. Mr.. Siberian
died q year and a half ago, and a
month ago son, James J. Sheeran,
Jr., passed awy. The loss OF both
husband and son in SO short time
contributed largely to Mrs. Sheeran's
death. She is survived by son. Clar'
ence J. Sheeran, and three daughters,
Frances g. Sheeran. Mrs. w. V. Par.
shall and Mrs. Carl Haines.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-17
KEEP UP TARIFF,
URGES FORDNEY

WASHINGTON. Nov. 17.-Rep.
Fordney, of Michigan, at yesterday
afternoons session of the committee
which is hearing arguments on the
tariff, urged that the tariff be main
tanned on sugar. He spoke in reply
TO Secretary OF War Wright, who rec
commended that part of the philippine
product be admitted free OF duty.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-17
n ears 1arb of Cleric and
Passes WOrthIeSS Checks

Northern and the Stratford. The po.
lice expect to hear of number OF
other victims today.
The checks were drawn on the Ma.
tional Bank of Nebraska City and
made payable TO the Rev. p. T. Ri.
ey." 9Telegraphic Information says
they are worthless and that Rev. p.
T. Riley Is not known In the Nebraska
town
The Detroit times., 1908-11-17

CHICAGO. Nov. 17s-Taking advan-
tage Of the presence of several hun
dred Roman Catholic priests in the
city who are IN attendance at the
Catholic congress-, a confidence man
wearing the garb Of cleric Is reap
ing a harvest by passing worthless
checks on hotels and business houses.
Among the hotels that have been
swindled are the Lexington, the Great
The Detroit times., 1908-11-17
TAKE as PAIRS TROUSERS.

JACKSON, Mich, Nov. 17.-In order
that they might secure a perfect fit.
thieves stole forty-four pairs of trous.
ers, contained In box at the rear door
OF local firm. Claude Youngs, an
ex-convict. and BILLY" Walker, are
under arrest on suspicion.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-17
New York Chinese Say
Emperor Was Poisoned

NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-THE Chinese
Reform association OF this city. be-
lieves that China Is on the brink Of
revolution. Members of the associa-
ton declare the Chinese emperor was
poisoned because he advocated re-
forms. They gave out a dispatch re-
ceived from Shanghai. 1t reads:
Yuan Shat Kai poisoned the em-
peror. Please cable to Pekin to ate
tack him."
The Detroit times., 1908-11-17

Customers Of Cameron Cs1krfe q Co
who are interested 10 know what be-
came OF their stocks can crafty
their curiosity In part oy inspecting
the list of sales Med ny trustee Fred
~ Austin with the county clerk. This
list shows each OF tnS separate sales
OF securities made under the order oil
Judge Mandell and also a list of oil
the stocks sold and the prices re-
ceived. Creditors now have a claim
only against the fund received from
the sales OF stocks.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-17
SETTLERS NEAR SAGINAW.

SAGINAW, Mich. Nov 17.-Immi
grafton into this section of Michigan
is heavier than ever before. Settler!
are buying homestead lands. Most o.
the newcomers are from Ohio and In
diana and are attracted into this re
gion by the sugar beet industry.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-17
$1,000 FOR SUFFERERS.

ALPENA, Mich, Nov. 1.-THE fire
sufferers have received $1,000 from
Bishop Richter, and represents the
collection made in the Churches or
Grand Rapids last SundayS-Polish
Catholic societies here also 'contribut-
cd X205
The Detroit times., 1908-11-17
PLUMBER KILLED.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich, Nov. IL
John p. Berquist, plumber. was
killed In cavern yesterday after.
noon on Hast Main-st. Berquist was
fixing a water tap when the ground
cut loose. He was "a years old.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-17
Apprentice allowance claimed
EAST BUFFALO.

BUFFALO. Nov. 17.--Cattle--Receipts
SO cars. slow. Hogs-Receipts 20 cars.
steady heavy, ts.eo@s, six decks
6.7s light. ssG52o: pigs. y4fsG4s0.
Shcep-Receipts 40 cars. a slow; top
lambs. S6.io. Calves-SS.B0.4
The Detroit times., 1908-11-17

After the theater 60 TO Giles Cafe
and Restaurant everything In sea-
son = strohs famous bohemian Beer
on tap
The Detroit times., 1908-11-17

Cadillac Circle No. 449. p. II. c.
will give a prize pedro and hop Nov.
II in Gerow's hall, No. 55 Grand River
ave.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-17
Or. CARR ia DEAD.

BAY CITY, Mich, Nov. 17.-Dr.. w.
F. Carr. of this city, who was accident.
ally shot by the discharge Of rife
near West Branch Sunday, Is dead.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-17
THE WEATHER.

Detroit md vicfnftyi Tuesday night
and wednesday,, partly cloudy with ris-
Tag temperature, fresh southwestriy
winds.
Lower Michigan Partly cloudy to-
niGht and Wednesday, rising tempera-
ture.
Alexander. Umbrellas. 40 ManroA
Sob Printing done right. Times Prints
inx Co.. Is John R-st Phone 1898.
Burns Hotel Cafe.
Fable d'hote dinhers- TO 8. soc: music.
Bussnes--ifke Printing. No fuss ana
no feathers r 'fr'n neat Kind. that
John R-.st Phone ftsa
The Detroit times., 1908-11-17
SCARLET FEVER EPIpEMIc.

ANN ARBOR Mich, Nov. 17.-Ef-
forts are being made to check an cpl
demic Of scarlet fever, which has
broken out at the University general
hospital. Five patients, including one
OF the nurses, have been stricken and
have been isolated.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-17

Burns Hotel Cafe,
Table d'hote dinhers- TO 8. soc: music
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-26
CaShed AnOther's Check

Sheriff C. w. Kidd vert to Emporia
last Wednesday to get Charley Nelson,
a young man arrested for cashing check
drawn payable to another person. Mel
son has been holding forth at Hazelton.
The check was cashed at Geo. Stewart
billiard hall. 1t was signed by Jas. Spicer
and made payable to Lille Spicer
When presented for payment it was en-
dorsed. Nelson claims that he found
the check and that it was endorsed when
he found it. The charge covers forgery
defrauding and obtaining money under
false pretense.
Sheriff Kidd made a record for speed
in this case. He was notified Of the al
legged crime at | 0 a, m. and at 3 p. m
Of the same day Nelson was in the hand
Of the city marshal Of fEmporia.
The preliminary hearing will be helc
before Justice Tedrow in this city today
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-26
Corner Stone Laying

The cornerstone Of the Second Bap-
tist church Of this city will be laid next
Sunday, August Both. Following the
ceremonies a basket dinner will be
served.
The following committees have been
appointed for the occasion:
Arrangements-Thos. Carter, w. H.
Clay, Edward Bunch.
Attendence-Rev. c. 0. Smith, Rev
w. II. Ganett.
To our many friends who have sub
scribed to our church fund and who are
willing to help us In erecting a church
edi6ce, we extend thanks for what you
have done and are willing to do in the
future.
The Lord loves a cheerful giver. H
that gives to the poor lends to the Lord
Contributions should be sent to tn,
committee on or before August 30th.
Rev. ]. II. Dunn. Pastor.
Mrs. Livia Fuller. Church Clerk.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-26
A Useful Career Closed

Dr.. Mary E. Taber died at Krksville.
Missouri, August II, 1908, from the
effects Of an operation for tumor. The
body was brought here on Thursday af-
ternoon Of last week and the funeral held
at the Methodist church, conducted by
Rev. H. c. Duckett, pastor Of the Pres
byterian church, after which the remains
were laid to rest in Highland cemetery
by the side of the deceased's father, S.
Taber. who died in the early COS.
Until three years ago Dr.. Taber anc
her mother and sister resided in this city
and county. Miss Taber, before quail
flying herself to practice osteopalhy, wa
one Of the county's foremost educator
and an earnest and able laborer il
church and Sunday school work. He
early days were spent here and she wa
loved by all who enjoyed her acquaint
ance. Her death is deeply mourned b.
her numerous friends in this city and VI
ciniV and they extend to the survivin
mother and sister their sympathy.
The remains were accompanied b
Mrs. Taber and Miss Eva Taber. Wn
Taber, her brother, was unable to a
tend the funeral.
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Barber COuntyians to the Front.

Dale S. Mccoy was over from
Hugoton, Kansas the latter part Of last
week, visiting with his parents, J. A.
Mccoy and wife Of Elm Mills, and at
tending to some business matters. Dale
went to Stevens county about two years
ago, bought some land and stocked it
and between farming and stock raising
is coming out on top. His brother, Frank,
has also located at Hugoton where he
is practcing law, being the only law
yer in Stevens county. By rare coin
cidence both Dale and Frank are can
didates for Office, but on opposite tickets.
Dale has received the democratic nomina-
ton for sheriff and Frank is the republican
candidatefor county attorney. The latter
being the only lawyer in Stevens county,
will probably have no opposition, but
Dale will have to make fight for the
office Of sheriff. We hope he will succeed
We know he will if the people Of Steven.
county know him as well as they dc
here in Barber. He is the kind o
material needed in public Office honest
upright, courageous, courteous and efh
cient-aIl these he possesses in a higE
degree. The Stevens county voter
will only be protecting their own interest
by clectias Mr.. Mccoy to the respon
sible Office Of sheriff.
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$500 and 80 Days.

The colored gentlemen, whose arrest
on the charge Of boot Logging was
noted last week, had their day in court
at Kiowa last Friday. before Judge
Miller. Two Of them. Chas. Finner
(Balaam) and Nathan Thomas, were
found guilty and sentenced to 90 days in
the county jail and $500 fine and costs,
each. The other two, Lee Smith and
Robert Miller were released for want
Of conclusive evidence. They promised
to depart and we understand have made
their promise good. Sheriff Kidd re-
turned with (Balaam) and Thomas
Saturday morning and they are now
serving sentence. Upon taking his cell,
Balaam seemed to be in high spirits and
happy. rs back to de ole bo'ding
house, thank de Lave" is his fayorite
greeting salute. And it must be admit
ted that "Balaam" has been a guest at
this free eating house more times than
any man, living or dead.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-26
GraVeS-Blunk

George L. Graves. Jr., and Vera
Zella Blunk Of Elwood township, will be
united in marriage at the home Of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. w.
Blunk this afternoon at 4 clock.
These young people come from two
Of the best families in Barber county.
They are among our earliest settlers and
most successful stockmen. ranchmen and
agriculturists, which gives the young
folks the benefit Of many years Of pract-
cal experience, having grown up with
the country in the most complete sense ol
the phrase.
In character and reputation this happy
couple is all that their friends could wish
and the Index is glad to be enumerated
among their admirers who extend t.
them compliments and wishes Of god
speed.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-26
Another Week Of Reductions.

The two for one" sale at Richardson
and Longman's is still on and will con-
tinue the balance of the week. 1t will
close Saturday night, August 18th.
Bear in mind that wash and wool dress
goods are going at so per cent-that is.
you buy one yard at the regular price
and get another yard free. This rule
holds good whether you buy one yard
or ten. 1t is now only twelve days
until the opening Of school and you will
need these goods to clothe the school
children. Ladies will also find it economy
to supply themselves with dress goods
while this offer is open to them. II
they can not spare the time to make up
the goods now, it will be a good m
vestment to buy anyway and make up
the goods later. A saving Of 50 per
cent is a good investment any time
This firm has been striving hard evel
since engaging in business here to please
the public. They appreciate the Gbera
patronage accorded them and with
the cooperation Of their customers vii
continually improve their stock.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-26
LOOK LIKE "OPENERS"
County Contest Board Assumes JuriS-
dictiOn in Griffin-G -Gesner Contest
A Recount now Probable

The county contest board consisting
Of S. w. Ireland. county clerk, w. H.
Cloud, county attorney, and G. D.
Rackley, clerk Of the the district court,
came to a decision on Monday in the
Grifhn-Gesner representative contest.
The board unanimously decided that it
has jurisdiction to hear the contest put
held that the contest was prematurely ly
hled-that it should be filed within three
days after the secretary Of state certi6es
the result Of the canvas by the state
board. This certificate was made by
the secretary Of state yesterday, and
according to the decision Of the contest
board, the contest should be filed no
later than tomorrow night. To come
within the ruling, Mr.. Griffin will in
all probability re6le today or tomorrow.
1t was the contention Of Mr.. Gesner's
attorneys, first, that the contest board
had no jurisdiction, and second, if it had
jurisdiction, the contest was filed too late.
They contended that the contest should
have been filed within three days after
the county commissioners canvassed the
vote. There is probably not another
lawyer in the state who takes such an
unreasonable view Of the law and these
attorneys themselves are not very serious
1t would seem now that the contest
board has no other recourse but tc
recount the votes throughout the entire
county. There are still some knotty
questions as to the plan to be adopted
to declare Mr.. Griffin the legal nominee
should the recount show him to have a
majority Of the legal republican vote
cast, but since the board has assumed
jurisdiction and the district court ha
denied an injunction, MIR. Gesner prob
ably has no other remedy to prevent
recount unless the board should discove
some reason for reversing ITSELF But il
matters Of political strategy prediction
are illtimed and nothing is certain and ii
would not be surprising if Mr.. Gesne
and his attorneys find other way, of de
laying matters. Its almost certain tha
In the event that the contest board shoul
yet refuse to recount The votes, a man
damus order will issue. Mr.. Griffin seem
determined to come into possession o
all bis rights.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-26
Campaign Contributions.

The Index i. authorized to receive
contributions in Barber county to the
Bryan and KEN (NaionaD and the
Botkin (State) campaign funds. These
are to be voluntary offerings and all who
desire to aid the cause are invited to
contribute. The Democratic party will
not be assisted by corporations and mon
Of great wealth. 1t is depending up
on the ordinary men Of affairs. A stricl
account will be kept Of all money received
and forwarded to the proper committees
Barber county should do her share d
work in this matter, butt should be
done without urgent solicitation on the
part Of anyone. Give cheefuIy or dc
not give at all.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-26

A triangular deal wa. closed on Sat
urday in which w. c. Millar, H. w.
Skinner and Col. John MacGregor were
the interested parties. By the terms Of
the contracts now being drawn but mol
yet executed, Col. MacGregor becomes
the owner Of Mr.. MiIlar' residence prop.
erty in this city and will move his family
to town before the opening Of school,
Mr.. Skinner in return becomes the own
er Of Col. MacG1esor's farm east O
town. The matter Of consideration i
not authorized for publication but tn,
deal is assured. The Index is glad t,
welcome Col. MscGresor and his ex
cellent family to the social circles Of ou
city. but we confess that we might b,
stiIl better pleased if the Colonel him
self could be persuaded to esche,
politics.
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Medicine Lodge z; Ki0Wa 4.

An exclusive Nledicine-L Lodge-kiowa
base ball game was played at kiowa
OF Sunday. ceglltipg in Medicine Lodges
favor in score Of 7 to 4. Both teams
played home men exclusively and it
was an exceptionally good game. The
Medicine Lodge battery consisted Of
Trice and Davis pitchers, and Flanagan,
catcher. The Kiowa battery was
Golf and Cramer.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-26

The republican county central COM
mittee Of Barber county met and organ
lied in this city last Wednesday. H. H.
Case was reelected chairman without
opposition but the choosing Of secretary
and treasurer was deferred. This meet
ing was not as hilariou.ly enthusiastic a.
those held in by-gone days. 1t fact ii
was doleful. There were no resolutions
endorsing Taft or Stubs or Bristow,
but on the contrary the name Of Samue
Griffin was taken in vain and the mem
bers Of the committee all seemed to have
a bad taste In their mouths. The be.
reaved ones have our sympathy.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-26

VIM. Palmer is arranging to build an
other cottage in the city. The new
house will be built on the lots on Wal
nut street. which Mr.. Palmer purchased
a year ago from Isaac Sharp.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-26
Democratic Committee Meeting

The new democratic central commit
tee Of Barber county is hereby called
to meet in Medicine Lodge on Saturday.
August 18th. for the purpose Of re-or-
gaming and pefeeing plans for the
campaign. Riley Lake. Chairman.
Seward |. Field, Secretary.