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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18
New Scheme Fer Counting Votes.

J. w. Chain and H. w. Allen, the
election clerks Of the second precinct Of
the Fourth ward, introduced a new sys-
TEN in counting votes last Tuesday night
which accounts for the quick return: re-
ceived from that precinct. says the
Wichita Beacon. They counted the en-
tire vote on the main ticket in a little over
FIVE hours, in spite Of the great number
Of scratched ballots. Many Of the pre-
cincts with no more votes to count than
were counted in this precinct, did not
finish counting the ballots until late yester-
day.
The system used in the second pre-
cinct Of the Fourth ward was to count
all scratched ballots as straight ballots ac-
cording to the way the ticket started.
A plus column was placed after the list Of
candidates and a minus column before
the list. When man was scratched by
the voter mark was placed in the
minus list before the name Of the candi-
date scratched. At the same time a
mark was put in the plus list after the
name Of the candidate who was favored.
This system was both accurate and
speedy. While using this system Mr..
Chain and Mr.. Allen were able to re-
cord ballots at the rate of seventy votes
an hour. while many Of the clerks were
unable to record more than thirty ballots
in an hour and two clerks made as low
as twelve ballots an hour.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

The number Of hunters licenses issued
by County Clerk Ireland to date is 80.
1t is conservative to say that it will reach
200 before the end Of the hunting sea
son. There are los countes IN the
state and Barber county is less than an
average. and figuring from that basis the
revenue derived IN a single year from
this source is easily $4,000. All ol
this money goes to the state and is used
principally to compensate the Game
Warden and Equidate his iunketing ex-
penses. the county clerks not even being
allowed fee for their work. There
are some people who endorse this kind
Of business. but the Index prefers to list
It among the other numerous gratis made
possible by ou recent legislatures.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

Sharon ha. been having a very dis
couraging experience with her public
schools the past few weeks-since her
principal went wrong. Following the
professors downfall. Elder Brown con-
sented to supply the place temporarily
but few days Of the work proved too
laborious. Last week County Superin-
tendent Thomas took charge Of the
school. and finally the board succeeded
in closing contract with Mrs. H. H.
Hobble who took charge Of the school
on Monday and will complete the terms
work. Mrs. Hobble is one Of the coun-
tvs best teachers and the district is very
fortunate to secure her. She retired from
the profession several years ago and only
consented to take up the work In this
emergency on account Of the inability
Of the board to secure a teacher this late
IN the season.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18
Would Like to Change Their Votes

Barber county furnishes a fine exam
pie this fall illustrating what partisan
foolishness will often do. We hear Of
republicans every day deplOrins the de-
feat Of Emmett McClearey for county
surveyor. Many Of them already wish
they had voted for him. Mr.. McClear-
ey is one Of thousand in the county
qualified to do the work. He served
one term and demonstrated his ability to
the entire satisfaction Of everybody. Hi.
reelection was expected by everybody
but too many voted the republican ticket,
straight. carelessly. and accomplished his
defeat. This will probably cost the tax.
payers several hundreds Of dollars above
the surveyors salary every year. for sur.
veyors are not to be picked up every day
an the week. when needed, for a mere
song. E. c. DAVIS. the surveyor-eled
Is moit excellent old gentleman person
ally. but he makes no claim Of being a
surveyor. and. even i qualified mentally,
Is not physically able to attend to the
duties Of the Office. This single instance
should teach men to think before they
vote. In the future.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18
Farmers are Complaining

With the opening Of the hunting sea-
son come the usual complaints from farm
ers about the carelessness and forward
ness Of hunters. A phone message
came to the Index from the country on
Monday saying that hunters had over
run aneishbOrhood on Sunday without
seeking permission from the land owners
and shooting promiscuously among stock,
and asking the publishers to warn hunt
'ers against these abuses. 1t is presumed
that all hunters are familiar with the law,
but it well for the newspapers to keep
It before them that is unlawful to hunt
on any mans farm without FIRST obtaining
permission. Do not hunt on a farmer 5
premises without securing his consent.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18
Struck With Paralysis.

A young man by the name Of Jacob
Polson was taken of the 10 A. NJ
tram yesterday IN critical condition. He
was stricken with paralysis on the way
between BelMdere and thi. city. Dr..
Gilbert took charge of the sufferer as
soon as the train arrived and nurse. have
been engaged.
The young man is brother to ]. w.
Poison who lives near kiowa. to whom
VOID was sent and who arrived as soon
as possible.
When the paper was printed the
patient was still living but suffering in
tensely. There seemed to be little bros
pect for his recovery.
Mr.. Poison was on hi. way from
Cline. Oklahoma, to Kiowa.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18
Public Sale

Having sold his farm preparatory tc
moving to town, A. w. Flint will sell hi.
live stock. farm machinery and household
goods, 5 miles east Of Medicine Lodge
and FIVE and one-half miles northwest o.
Sharon, on Tuesday. December lst
The stock to be sold includes ten heac
Of horses and mules, nine mich cows
s. head Of stock cattle and 46 head o.
well bred hogs.
Sale will begin at o o'clock a. m.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

Democratic sarcasm from the lola In.
dex: One farmer living west Of town
has reported to the Index that his mooley
cow.with crumpled horn that had sruds-
insly given him one quart Of milk for
some time. is threatening to food the
farm since Taft is elected. 1t is neces-
sary to keep two hired men steadily at
work milking and the farmer think. that
he will send to the Sharple. Separator
company for twenty-five .eprators at
once
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

Position wanted by two young Iadie
general house work. Address Jane
Hme, Medicine Lodge, Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

Dwight P. Mills is evidently a beIev-
er in Medicine Lodge real estate. On
Monday he purchased. through Jack
Williams. ]. D. Mathews's residence
property adjoining the property hereto
fore purchased by him. The price paid
was $2,lO0.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18
Doll Bazaar

The ladies Of St. Marks Guild will
hold Doll Bazaar and Fancy Fair. Sat
uday. Dec. 18th. IN the room recently
occupied by M. c. Gain. Supper will
be served on the European plan.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

Vim. Wiltshire. wife and three chill
dren Of Springvale visited in the city the
latter part Of last week and the fore pan
Of this week, with their brother. Geo.
P. Wiltshire. They arrived on Satur-
day morning and returned home on
Monday morning.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

1t has been several weeks since Bro.
Fugate of the kiowa Journal has assert
ed that kiowa's population is 500 great
er than Medicine Lodges. Possibly
the fact that kiowa cast 1868 votes al
the election while Medicine Lodge cast
496. has something to do with the man 5
ouietus.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

Mrs. M. M. Holmes and daughter
Miss Gay. returned from Wichita on
Tuesday Of last week and expect to re-
main during the winter at least. Th, ,
still claim Medicine Lodge as their home
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18
Commissioner Riley Lake was down
from Lake City yesterday.

Henry kruse and wife Of Alva, Ok,
visited their daughter. Mrs. Thos. Jaret,
r., IN this city last week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

Remember the prompt and satisfactory
settlements made by the Royal after the
tornado last summer, and when IN need
Of tornado or Ere insurance, call on Il.
II. Case. Agent. Medicine Lodge.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

Shayed from my farm FIVE miles west
of Medicine Lodge. three yearling mare
colts. two bay and one sorrel. Address
information to D. w. Stone, Medicine
Lodge, Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

August Schmidt received the sad
news Of the death Of his mother. Mrs.
Cordelia Schmidt. on Saturday. She
died at her home at Lebanon. Illinois
early Saturday morning. Mr.. Schmidt
was unable to attend the funeral.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

County Assessor H. A. Bailey came
up from kiowa Monday on official and
private BUSINESS. This is his FIRST visit
to the county seat since the big storm on
the 3rd inst.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

A masquerade skate was a new de-
parture at the skating rink last night. Ii
was patrenized very literally by all
kinds, classes and ages. The opera
house has just been supplied with a new
maple floor and is in fine trim for roll
ers" and dancers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

The Wiling Workers will meet with
Ms. T. M. Kidd tomorrow CThursday)
all day. All members are expected to
be present.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

There is an unexpected delay in in
stalling the heating plant in the court
house. The material arrived last week
but part Of it came broken and this
necessitated ordering new parts. Work
should begin soon.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

Mrs. R. L. Young and daughter.
Miss Frances. departed last Thursday
morning to visit with relatives in Austin.
Texas. They expect to be gone about
a month.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

The Methodist Brotherhood will meet
in special evangeEsic session next Sum-
day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Every
member is requested to be present and
bring some one with him. All the men
Of the town are invited.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

Elliott A. Boyrs lecture on The Seen
and Unseen" at the opera house last
thursday night was masterpiece. Mr.
Boyl is powerful speaker and good
reasoner. He left much food for thought
with the audience in addition to enter.
tanning his hearers very pleasantly.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

Dr.. Coleman reports the birth Of a
daughter to Walter Jackson and wife Of
Elm Mills township on Friday. Novem-
Der 18th. Here is at least one instance
in which there has been an increase in
the strength Of socialism.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

A. w. Flint has rented RI. Groen.
dyckes property-the former Hoshton
property-for the present and will move
in at once. Mr. Groendycke has con-
cluded not to move to town before next
September.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

Coming: J. Harry Gay. Ophthalmic
Ophcian, will soon visit Sharon. Medicine
Lodge, Lake City and Goats. Watch
for the band and six white horses.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

Mrs. John Luallen and children de-
parted last Thursday morning for visit
with friends at Enid and other cities in
Oklahoma.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

Don't forget the Ladies Of St. Marx.
Guild will hold Doll Bazaar and fancy
tair sometimedurins the month Of De-
cember.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

The incest Dry Goods in the towr
are to be seen at Woodward's. The,
have the Buttons and Braid to match.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

Judge C. w. Stevens took quite sick
with bilious attack early Sunday NOM
ing but prompt medical assistance soon
overcame the difficulty and he is again
able to be out.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

E. M. White and wife who have
been visiting their son. H. E. White, and
family the past month, departed for their
home at Des Moines. Iowa. last Thursday
morning.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

Miss Alice Rudolph entertained the
Whist Club at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. C. J.. Southworth Friday night.
Raymond Schmidt carried away the
honors Of the evening and is feeling a
little proud.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

E. E. Webb and ]. c. Dimmick Of
Hazeiton were county seat visitors last
Thursday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

Mrs. Vna Macy Of Wichita arrived
last Wednesday to visit briefly with friends
In this city.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

Mrs. Springer announces that her
trimmer will leave November 10Th.
All ladies having trimming work to do
should call before that time.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

The Santa Fe has gotten back into
the old rut again. To get the afternoon
mail before 5 o'clock has become a
rarity.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

Harry kritzmire and Perry Lukens
engaged in little 6sic bout Saturday
night without any serious results. After
time was called they looked up Judge
Collins and paid the regular voluntary
license fee Of one dollar and departed
feeling glad that they met.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Trotter arrived
from Idaho last Friday and will visit
here for some time. They may event
ualy decide to locate here. Their
friends sincerely hope so.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

Hon. Morton Albaush and Hon.
George A. Clark Of Topeka arrived
Sunday on their annual hunting outing.
]. c. Gano and F. ]. Cartan took
charge Of the distinguished visitors imme.
diately. conveying them southwesterly
where they at once bus;ed themselves il
bassing 20 per day and will enjoy them
selves an entire week. Messrs. Albaugh
and Clark never fail to make" Barbe,
county every faIin the quail season and
they are both as handy with a gun a
they were in bysone days IN handing
political conventions, governors anc
legislatures. \
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

D. T. Kidd and family expect tc
move from King to this city this week
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

The Union Depot" entertainments
given by the Monday Afternoon Club
at the opera house on Tuesday night Of
last week was mrth-provoking from be-
ginning to end. The audience was
kept in roar Of laughter throughout the
entire entertainment and the army oe
actors and actresses-Iarge and small.
old and young showed themselves to
be possessed Of rare stage talent. The
Index has always contended that the
people Of Medicine Lodge can put up
a better stage performance than the
average travelling company and we now
desire to move to amend by saying that
our home talent is as good as the best Of
the imported article. The receipts ON
thi: occasion netted the library buildins.
fund handsomely-over $50.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

F. F. Root and wife Of Eagle town.
are entertaining three Of their broth
ers and their families from Ellsworth
county this week. They arrived yester-
day and the principal purpose Of the
visit is to enjoy a weeks hunting in
western Barber. They have certainly
struck the proper country for rare sport.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

Thanksgiving day Thursday. Novem
Der 26th-one week from tomorrow.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

w. B. Clarkson of Kiowa wa. IN the
city yesterday. Mr.. Clarkson was one
Of the Democrats who lost out IN Barber
county in the election. He was a cardi-
date for clerk Of the district court and
was defeated by the narrow margin Of SIX
votes. but that does not prevent him from
wearing the same smile that was handy
asset before the election and hi. good
humor has not changed particle. He
is sore on nobody. blames nobody and
is proud Of his Barber county friends.
There will be future campaigns and the
people will doubtless keep MIR. Clarksou
IN mind.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

Sheriff Kidd took Mrs. Ef6e Johnson
to the insane asylum at Osawatomie on
Saturday. He was accompanied BY.
Mrs. E. johnson who was lady attend
ant. Both returned home on Monday.
Sheriff Kidd says that the physician at
the asylum does not speak very en-.
cowaginsy concerning the patients con-
diton but would express no definite.
opinion. The patient stood the trip
fairly well.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-18

Reports from ]. c. Culison who is
in the Wichita hospital say that he is
improving very satisfactorily. Dr.. Per-
due wrote DR.. Coleman on Saturday
saying that an operation was performed
removing large abscess from the liver.
With no further retardins developments,
it should not be long until Mr. Cullison
will be able to return home.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-19
Completed

which is handled through two great
grain elevators with;sa capacity Of
sfan
In quantity and value will far surpass
any like movement In previous years.
HGeWpqr he OF
company possesses twelve enormous
freight and passenger piers. which are
fed by sixty-five miles Of track IN the
constantly being increased in order to
accommodate! the thousands of freight
cars bringing export goods to this
port. 81.
Vast Opportunities.
The opportunities for the establish
ment of paying industries are nu,
merous. Any Of the following would
national business; = a steel plant. hosiery
mill, knitting mill. shoe factories.
and, In fact, any, good industry that
desires first-classt outle ts to State and
abundance to all parts Of America,
Europe. yes. even the Orient. the port
haynE e ~ word
! The educational system stands sec
FOND to mono In the Sta to. and "A con-
|isequently makes the city a desirable
aSsn Ewing fqr ss Ss
acknowledgements that can be desired. On
account OF the small bonded inde bt-.
edness-b cling less than half Of any
the tax . rate e 81 N Ne port News pro-
lportionatelyS email, Their efOre max
| Ing the city considera bly, lower In
living expenses than is usually the
strategical Bnse.
Aside from It's natural advantages,
4 to Il those seeking sites for new Stn-
dustries. and those desiring a hust-t
| ling city to live in.s advantages that
would tske oonsaeTaSle SPACE t9IfiS
been decided upon by the national
government as base OF strategicai
i Importance.
Inftime OF trouble, as<in the case of
i the late Cuban disturbance Newport
\ News was made the base &of&operations
! for the army. Same way with the
navy. Possessing the largest and most
up-to-date shipyard in America, It has
/ been found the best port to mt our
4 this point the cruise Of the navy to the
i Orient began last December.
Some Idea Of the city's rapid growth
will be seen in the following f. cures;
In 1890 its populat ion@.was onlys4.4 10,
1 Ten years after these figures had in-
creased to 1885. Last year. after siX
Eocre years of growth Newport n eWs
crease in SIX years OF n Early 50 per
Il selves. as is hardly possible such q
u phenomenal growth would n have oc-
4 Cured unless there had been adequate
! |reasons to cause families ss to make
Us hardly necessary to state this Won
|, derful growth vas caused by an influx
|, from other places, and there has been
no lack of occupa ton for all. stI
At this point In the city's growth,
}, more industries are naturally to be
desired, and every opportunitystosp pros
pective manufacturers Is Eof fered to
make their respective propositions a
} financial success. On account of It's
J. to land and water transportation,
4 freight rates arc satisfactorysto manu-
( facturers. Last, hut not least. New
port News has u Very althful climate,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-19

means ilne tIlat a draft raj drawn'by any bank
in this country which has credit in
any bank IN the above named cities
without the cost of exchange being in
curred.
."The plan which I would suggest is.
that par point be established In each
State Of the Union. SO that a draft
in each State will be recognized by
every bank In our country the same as
currency without exchange.
THE reason that this plan would
prove adyantageous Is obvious IS from m
would carry its largest balance in the
par point banks. thereby building up
the banks Of their own State. the par
point banks making provision for their
amount Of currency for the demands
Of banks of their own States.
This you can readily see. would be
the cause OF the elimination of large
balances In the four cities referred t.
that are row par, points. and would
prevent the centralizationtof capital as
it exists to-day. It would also mean
the general distribution Of the money
of the country into the various State
par points. which would relieve the
of being dependent Gas they now are)
upon the four cities referred to. in
times of financial stress. for aid.
be opposed ed stpenuousiy by the p four par
points which are recognized at this
time. but am confidentathat the bene-
fits we now receive from these four
par points would be so multiplied that
ont conditions.
THE establishment Of these par
| points In various States could be
American Bankers Association. o,
through congressional enactment.
"If this suggestion is worthy Of con.
sideration, and believe 1t is. I.leave
ciers than myself-financiers OF the
various States of our country"
Other Feature. OF the Port.
But speaking. OF. Newport News gen
4 orally. 1t is a town Of which all Vir.
/ ginia should be proud
j have Just been reading a little9re,
view OF the city written for some pub
4 dication-I have forgotten what-by Mr.
/ Chamber OF Commerce. Mr.. Flower
4 says;
Newport News, though city tina
has not. yet reached its majority II
years old. ranks third amongst the
cities Of the State In size and popula.
since nc e. this was written. however
Iistunt thai. robs Newport News 'ofsthir,
" place In the matter Of population, bu
4 that Is neither here nor there. NJ,
II Flower continues; 5,,a FL. -
Few cities of America have sue,
! a record Of Wonderful progress as New
port News. as few possess its natura
promises even greater development
4 than In the past, Possessing one 10
. the deepest harbors on the Atlantl
9 OF very large tonnage enga ged In til
4 coal and grain trade. should be force
to come to Newport News to load
cargo. in order to- get tho require
grain export business from this por
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-19

Aside from its natural advantages
to those seeking sites for new In
dustries, and those desiring a hust-
ling city to live In advantages that
would take considerable space toS set
forth. Newport News has recently
government as base OF strategicai