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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-20
SWORN CIRCULATION.

The Montgomery Advertiser guarantees its advertisers (and makes 1t part of the contract when requestedl that its daily cir culation is larger than that of any morning newspaper printed In Alabama--and that it's Sunday edition has the largest circula- tion of any edition of any newspaper print ed in Alabama without exception.
 The figures for September printed below represent the actual net circulation. all re. turns having been deducted.
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Not At All strange.

Huntsville Mercury.
 Strange, is 1t not how the mind re- verts to Hearst when the news that the Standards secret telegraph code 10 InissinR3
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Total ........... .. II It will be seen from the above figures that MT. Taft has made an apparept gain of sixteen votes since the end or last week.
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times misunderstood. but they are vital forces, and they are always interest ing. The "bromides" mayise have an easier time in life. jogging along in them, but 1t Is the "sulphites" who re. ally live.
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Trouble In DeIaware'

Delaware has suddenly become de- batable State owing to the pustipR of T. Coleman DuPont from national h cad quarters the recognition by the admin istration of J. Frank Alice. the nomlna- tion by Republicans of a wretchediy weak ticket and the dlssa tisfaction of workingmen in Wilmington. In addition to that the State has been cor rupted by the use of money at cleo tions and cash will be needed In order to poll the vote.
 Maryland has become a doubtful State whereas a week ago 1t was con sidered safely Democratic. The swing tn ere at the moment is towards Taft The Herald polls show this: Indlscrim- mate straw votes reaching all classes gave Taft small majority. The thea ter poll taken by The Herald in Balti- more gave Bryap small majority This theater poll almpst completely excluded the negroes. The negroes are almost soldly for Taft and 1000 of those voters hold the balance of power in Baltimore City.
 New England presents a situation which appears to be unchanged from The Herald's poll printed a week ago. If Bryan is going to get any electors it must be in Rhode Island. The polls taken by The Herald in Connecticut keep Taft in the lead.
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Illinois for Taft.

Illinois has not been shaken b Mir. Bryan. He seems to have no pros pect of carrying the State.
 Michigan Is also standing steadfastly Republican. The trouble for Taft In Wisconsin Is reported to be over. while in Minnesota 1t is said to be merely a question of the majority
 Iowa has been much disturbed by Re publican quarrels. and Frank H. Hitchcock has done wonderful work there in compelling rival candidates for the senatorship to sink their per Lnnalitv. A careful StEAW vota of the
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srpTENrRER 1aaa

c. l. Finigan. Circulation Manager of The Montgomery Advertiser. being duly sworn, says:
 The foregoing statement of The Adverti- serps circulation for the month of Septem- Der, 1908, is true and correct and compiled after all returns from news boys. news agents spoiled and leftover copies have H@ss c. I. FTNIGAN.
 Circulation Manager. Sworn 10 and subscribed before me this sth day of October. 1908.
 RIGA ALEXANDER,
 ss-.-z. Notary Public.
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DOuht Ahout OhIe.

Looking West, Ohio continues to be a doubtful State, notwithstanding the ade bs bees Xe%s davs Sf M Ie aftsr he on the Taft special train report to The Herald that Ohio will go for. Taft by 50.000, Those who made their inves- to be much in doubt. They think Bryan has the best of It,
 Indiana appears to be veering toward Taft. The Republicans are undoubt- edly gaining. Straw votes taken by The Cincinnati Enquirer show nat the fight is very close. and if Taft carries the State it will be bv a small mar gin. It is believed that if Taft Is to carry Ohio and Indiana the result will be due to the church and temperance voters who have been fighting for pro- hihltiOn in both States but who are by no means prohibitionists when na- tional politics come up.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-20
Back at Drift.

Back at DFIft.
 Commenting on the fact that Texas editor has married Q girl named Cash. Drift Armstrong of The Montgomery Advertiser remarks. that now he will work for Cash only. Doubtless that will mean some change.--San Antonio Express.
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The following brief paragraph from The Ozark Star is commended to farm CTS, gardeners and fruit growers gem erally:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-20

State taken by The Chicago Record and on this basis Taft would get 5y.03 per cent of thesVote and Bryan 4l,5s.s
 Nebraska has somewhat yielded un- Bryan, and it is considered he will carry that State unless conditions
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-08
Hats Off to "The Girls of I776"

The Girls Of 1875" presented at the
opera house last Friday night by cast
selected from among the ladies Of the
Monday Afternoon Club, was a first
class theatrical production throughout.
There was nothing to indicate that any
of the actresses were amateurs, although
it was the first effort at theatrical work
for many Of them, and the unanimou.
verdict Of the hundreds who saw the
play is that it was far above the average
play put on by travelling companies.
1t was nice portrayal of Revolu-
tionary times, its hardships as well as the
ludicnous side, with appropriate costume.
and historically refreshing.
The Japsnese Lantern Drill, as a cur.
tain raiser. by 26 little girls chosen from
the city schools was unique and impos
ing, and served to put the vaa audience
m good spirits to enjoy the big attraction
Of the evening.
The gross receipts of the evening wer,
$ll4.00, netting the Library Building
fund $4,000. after deducting all ex
penses and Miss Shaw's compensation
for her labors IN directing the play.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-08
Their goth Anniversary

The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Lon
Baldwin Of Mingona township, planned
a surprise on them Monday ght,March
30th, In honor Of the 10th anniversary of
their wedding. The surprise part Of the
program however, resulted in a complete
failure. By some unknown means Mr..
and Mrs. Baldwin discovered the designs
Of their neignbors and when they arrived
at the appointed hour were prepared to
receive their guests in royal style. While
the guests were disappointed in not being
able to eliminate the surprise, neverthe-
less the evening was spent in a very en-
joyable manner. Mr.. Baldwin has a good
phonograph and an innumerable number
Of records with which he entertained his
friends until the early hours of Tuesday
morning. Light refreshments were serv-
ed during the course of the evening and
all left for their homes feeling glad that
they had been there. Lon is now crow
ing long and loud that they can't SUI
prise hin" but he had better profit by
Dell Eliott's experience and look a
little out"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-08
Way Down South"
democrats.

The Montsey-Montey Comedy Com
pany viii present the popular comedy
Way Down South" at the opera house
tonight "wednesday. The Company
will remain over for another play tomor.
row Thursday night with a complete
change Of bill and new specialies.
Miss Helen K. May, who is with the
company this season, has appeared in oul
city before and is a most clever actress
Mr. Herbert DeGuere was with the
Bachelors Honeymoon Co. until this sea
son and has great reputation for stage
work, and Mr.. Geo. Montsenat. Direct
or Of the Company. was formerly witt
the Wolfe Stock Company, and has az
enMable reputation throughout the west
There are nine persons IN the cas.
Tickets on sale at Young Drug Store
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-08
SCHOOL CLOSES in District No. Z

The closing Of the present term Of
school IN Dist. Ne. 7 witnessed one Of
the most enjoyable social events in the
history Of the district. On Thursday
night prior to the closing Of school on
Friday, MIR. and Mrs. WE. Galloway
gave a party IN honor Of the teacher. r.Miss
Florence Rolston. and her pupils at which
every pupil enrolled and most Of the par
eats were present The evening was
spent in social games Of various kinds
but special feature Of the entertainment
was music on the violin and guitar by
Carl and Belle Conner. Exactly at mid
night boundful repast was spread be-
fore the guests, after which they depart
ed for their homes. On Friday school
closed with spelling and cipherins match
after which Miss Rolston presented each
of her pupils with beautiful souvenir.
Miss Rolston has the rare pleasure d
having taught the school to the entire
,ahsfacion Of the district and the patrons
of the school are unanimous in demand
mo her return next term. Mis- Rolston
vii visit friends for few days after
which she viii return to her home al
WestphaEa, Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-08
Banks Back to Normal

The FIRST official statement of the banks
Of Kansas. since the panic su5sided. was
called by the state bank commissioner
March 3lst. The last statement pre-
vious to this was Dec. 3rd. 1907, when
the country was in the thick of the furry
and public confidence was somewhat
shaken. The statements Of March 3Ist
show that the banks IN this immediate
vicinity have picked up very much.
The statement Of the Citizens StateBank
Of this city. published this week, shows In
diNdual deposits aggregating $l86,823.-
62.against $l4o, ,Oo8. s. IN December
gain Of $37.725.47.
The Lake State Bank, whose state
ment appears this week, makes a gain Of
$29,Ol5.2O in its resources and its in
dividual deposits increased from $34,-
947.o3 to $50. l40.3l since Dec. 3rd.
| his bank is comparatively new and its
excellent showing is, therefore, all the
more noteworthy.
The Sharon Valley State Bank, as
Will be seen by persual OF the official
statement. has total resource Of $52-
560.47. In December the resources
were $44.9l789. The deposits have
climbed from $33, 3,60O.5 to $40, $780,
"a.
This speaks especially well for our To-
cal banks. 1t required an abundance Of
grit and many extra hours Of toll to con-
vince depositors that their money was in
safe hands, but success crowned their ef-
forts and the banks emerge from it strong
er than before.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-08
An Easy Victory

The return game between the Barber
County High School and the kiowa
High School Base Ball Clubs was play
ed in this city on Saturday. The B. c.
II. S. team won it in a score Of 26 to 9.
The Kowa boys were not in their ele-
ment and did not get IN the game at any
tune. The day was cool and disagree
able. with slight shower. and this con-
nibuted to the poor playing. Toward
the end Of the game the Medicine Lodge
boys also became careless and permitted
kiowas score to advance.
Where kiowa lacks most is in the
pitchers box.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-08
Schosl Closing in District AZ

Last Saturday Frank Williams closed
a very successful term Of school in distrid
~. This is one of the best rural dis.
hicts in the county, i not the best, and
with good attendance this proved an un-
usually interesting term, with a happy
ending. About | | o'clock Saturday the
patrons began to arrive laden with vel
filed baskets Of good things to eat.
After having done justice to the tasty
viands, there was short time spent In
conversation during which Frank wa.
overheard telling some Of the boys thai
he was thinking seriously Of having his
school divided into two terms next yeal
so that he might have two days Of clos
ing. Visitors present were as follows:
Nr. and Mrs. Jas. Mcclure
Mr.. and APe. Lester Rush
Nr. and MS. Bent Porter
NJ. and mrs. +. J. MCGUIRE
Grandpa and Grandms YarneU
Grandma Rhodes
Chas. Rhodes
MIS-. Lulu Garland
Mrs. Chas. Aidrich
Miss lilo Aidrich
Roscoe Aldrich
Mrs Alex Porter
Kiss Grace Porter
Miss Elsfe Wisner
MlBa Anna Taylor
Mrs. John Reiake
Geo. Mcclure
Miss Jennie NcGuiro
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-08
Sheriff Matter Still Under Advisemen

Gov. Hoch had not acted on the
petitions in the matter of the appointment
Of sheriff to 6ll the vacancy existing in
this county. up to the time the Index was
printed this week. There are two can
didates before the govemor-T. C. Bum
ton Of kiowa who has the Enforcement
Of the republican and democratic COM
mittees. under the agreement made among
the republicans permitting the democrats
to name Sheriff McCracken's successor
and Under Sheriff Kidd who sent a
petition to the governor, signed by his
supporters. asking for the appointment.
Gov. Hoch was not in Topeka the
latter part of last week and hence did
not give the matter consideration before
Monday.
The strife in the contest has been re-
duced to the minimum and while some
body is certain to be disappointed, there
will be no sore spots after it is settled.
There was some little criticism Of the
committee in making the recommends
ton Of MIR. Bunton until it was under
stood that back Of this recommendation
was huge petition signed by practi.
caly all Of the citizens Of kiowa regard
less Of political a6Gation. This petition
is..also IN the Governor hands. If, how.
ever, Under Sheriff Kidd receives the
appointment he will have the hearty sup.
port Of MIR. Bunton and his friends in the
discharge Of the duties of the Office.
Both Mr.. Bunton and Mr.. Kidd are
democrats.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-08
To All Mankind

Am my brothers keeper We cer-
tainly look to our fellowman for guidance
and assistance. We believe in the letter
Of the law, in justice and execution; but
our highest appeal is mercy.
The atmosphere Of mercy bathes and
consoles US as a christian people In a
christian nation. w. M. CLARK
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-08
Jurors for Nav Court

The May jury was drawn at the coun-
V clerks Office on Saturday. The list is
as follows:
J. W. Wyer. Sharon
A. o. Winter. Sharon
}. J. PArr. Mngona
n. K. Winter. Medicine Lodge
H. ". Stevens Medicine Lodge
Marion Fox. Hazelton
7. L; Lindley. Medicine Lodge
Sim RWait. Medicine Lodge
Dave Lockert, McAdoo
E. L Bell, Kfowa
d. 81. Axline. Medicine Lodge
c. Rhodes, Medicine Lodge
f. K. Hayes. Medicine Lodge
II. A. Tedrov. Mingona
W. 8. Jones. Kiowa
H. 8. Cusheobery Sharon
J. B. Best. Cedar
A. T. Buckles, Cedar
o. f. Griffin, Kiowa
Roy Doran, Valley
Z. A. Eastman, Hazelton
G. L. Schuyler. Hazelton
T. J. Lemon, Lake City
W. G. Dunkin, Sharon
Ed h. Smith. Kiowa
Harvey Pelton. Sharon
". L. Ateu. KioWa
L. A. Keeler. Turkey Creek
c. II. Stewart, HaZelton
K. s. Cowden. kioVa
Jno Burgett. Sharon
The panel was increased from the
usual number Of l8 to 80 by order o
Judge Gllett. on account Of the more
than ordinarily heavy criminal docket.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-08
April Weddings

James c. Landreth Of Wellington and
Edna E. Eastman Of Hazelton were unit
ed in marriage at the home of the bride's
parents. F. A. Eastman and wife, on
Thursday, April End.
The groom is son of L. M. Lam
dreth and wife, formerly Of this city, now
Of Hazelton township. He is at present
fireman on the Santa Fe on run out Of
Wellington and an industrious and de-
serving young man. The bride is one
of the popular and ikeable young ladies
Of southern Barber and in every respect
qualified to be a worthy companion to
her husband.
Lloyd Walters Of Cash, Ok, and Bill
la Broughton Of Hazelton were married
by Judge F. A. Eastman in Hazelton on
Wednesday. April lst, and the reputa-
ton of each party to the contract is such
that there is no probability that either
will find at later date that he or she
has been fooled"
Winfield K. Durham Of Kiowa and
Bertha A. Elder, recently from Ohio,
were united in wedlock by Probate
Judge Garrison in this city on Friday,
April Bird. The groom has been brought
up at kiowa and is well known to the
people Of that city and vicinity, who are
pleased for the privilege of extending
congratulations.
The marriage of Ernest Wagner of
Mulvane, Kansas, and Miss Maude Bat
son of this city was solemnized by Pro-
bate Judge Garrison at the home Of the
brides parents on south Walnut street
Saturday evening, April 4th. Mr.. Wag-
ner is one Of the most prosperous farmers
Of Sumner county. His bride is an es-
Unable young lady Of this city. She was
compositor in the Cresset Office during the
past 2 years and was at all times reliable.
Her sunny disposition has won her the
friendship and good will of all Of our peo-
pie whose best wishes follow her to her
Sumner county home.
MIR. and Mrs. Wagner departed for
Mulvane on Monday.
Luman G. Singer Of Howard, Ok,
and Daisy M. Louthan Of the Mumford
vicinity were married on Sunday, April
5th, at the home Of the brides parents.
Jas. Louthan and wife. The groom is a
son Of ]. w. Singer and wife, who re-
sided in this city in former days. The
bride is one Of Barber's charming young
ladies'. Our best wishes follow Mr.. and
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-08

The people Of Barber county are sill
anxiou.ly awaiting that change Of sched-
ule on the different lines Of railroad
which they built. This thing Of being
compelled 10 crawl out" n the dead
hours Of night to make nip. m any
direction. IS growing more nonotoaous
every day.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-08
A Returned Missionary

On next Tuesday and Wednesday
evenings at the Methodist church the
Rev. Albert E. Ayers Of Bombay. India.
viii lecture on the general subject Of
Foreign Missions" Mr.. Ayers was
four years at Camp Baroda, the present
home Of A. A. Parker. former pastor Of
the church m this city. Later announce
ments viii appear.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-08

Hon. Geo. L. Hale of Wanensburs,
Mo-, will be in Medicine Lodge Friday
evening. April 24th, to entertain our peo-
pie on the the theme When Ruben
Comes to Town" We need not say
any more. If you like humor on the stage
you will hear him.
Mr.. Hale is strong on the platform,
and always entertains his audiences de-
Gghfully.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-08

p W. L. Coyen, Pontiac, Michigan,
sends a remittance for the McC.acken
memorial fund. The 6ra paragraph Of
his letter is as follows we have iua
read Of the sad taking of Of Sheriff Nc
Cracker by the hand Of an outlaw, and
are mourning with you the loss Of one
who recognized his responsibility as an
officer. All honor to such a man.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-08
Great Western First to Settle

The Great Wetem Life Insurance
Company of Kansas City sent a draft for
$4,000 to Mrs. Ella McCracken on
tuesday Of last week, in full settlement
Of the policy held by the late Sheriff
McCracken in that company. This pol
icy was paid much quicker than ordinar-
lily is the case and is worthy Of notice,
especially. because there have been State
ments made that the company would fail
to make full settlement. The Great
Western is a new company. 1t offers a
better contract than many others and for
that reason has been the target for rival
companies. The prompt settlement Of
this claim has already put quietus to
those who have been knocking and the
cry that it can not meet its losses and
other obligations stipulated in its contracts,
will not be heard in this section Of the
country again soon, at least not while this
transaction is fresh in the publics mind.
Mrs. McCracken, m recognition and
acknowledgment Of the early payment
Of the policy, has given General Agent
Case Of this city the following COM
mandatory letter:
Medicine Lodge, Kansas,
March 81, 1908,
H. H. Case. General Agent,
Great Western Life Insurance Co.,
Medicine Lodge, Kansas.
Dear Sir have today received a
draft for $4,000 from the Great West
ern Life Insurance Co., Of Kansas City,
Mo. in payment of policy No. 1899 on
the life Of my husband. Enos L. Nc
Cracken, who died as a result Of gun
shot wound received in the performance
Of his duty as sheriff. at kiowa. Kansas,
on March 2lA. This is the first settle
ment made by any company and wish
to thank you and your company for your
promphess in this matter.
Yours truly,
ELLA McCRACKEN.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-08

Robt. Doles and wife of Mingona
township welcomed handsome son into
their home Saturday night, April 4th.
DR.. Coleman in attendance.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-08

]. H, Mathews Of HazeIton township
was before the commissioners yesterday
On road business.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-08

Bob Nef, opera house Saturday night.
April 18th. You know Bob and you
also know that you can't afford to miss
this entertainment.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-08

J. S. Runyan went to kingman yes
terday to attend meeting of the Bank
ers Association. He will be home to-
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-08
Gun Club Meeting

The Medicine Lodge Gun Club will
meet IN Seward |. Fields office tonight
"wednesday. Business of great i'm
portance is to be disposed Of.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-08

Miss Denton has just received her
material for hat work and is now ready
to clean and block hats Of all kinds.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-08

According to the greater weight Of the
evidence the fruit has so far escaped
freezing. excepting apricots which are said
to be damaged seventy-6ve per cent.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-08

DR.. Donovan reports the birth Of a
daughter to G. w. Knowles and wife of
Valley township last Thursday, April End.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-08

Mrs. L. D. Sparks entertained at
Whist Saturday night complimentary to
Mrs. Arthur Alexander and Mrs. r. H.
Hall Of Wichita. The evenings favor
was won by Mr. H. H. Case who scor-
ed 36. Cake, ices and coffee were serv-
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-08

Rev. w. H. Moore returned from
conference Monday night. The Meth
odist people as well as our citizens gen
orally, are congratulating themselves on
the fact that he has been returned to
Medicine Lodge for another wear.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-08

Mrs. Jesse L. Napier Of Newton ar
rived IN the city last Friday and is the
guest Of Mrs. E. c. Aspey. Mrs. Napier
IS the wife Of the publisher Of the New
ton journal. The Journal enjoys the
distinction Of being the only Democratic
paper published N Harvey county. The
Index IS similarly situated m Barber csm-
y-a fact which consoles US greatly. IT..
difficult to stave a democrat newspaper
Democrat editors don't eat much.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-08

You read: Then tell all your friends,
that the ladies Of St. Marks Guild will
hold their annual Easter Fair Saturday,
April 18th. Further particulars nexl
week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-08

The annual election of the Nj. E.
Ladies Aid viii be held at the Cemetery
rooms Friday. April 10th. All the mem
bers are urged to be present.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-08

c. A. Bumey and wife visited hiends
in kiowa and other parts Of the county
several days last week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-08

Frank B. Gordon went to Kansas
City last Wednesday to consult a ca
tarrh Specialist. He returned SATURDAY..