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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-09
JAMES B. WELLS
attorney
at Law.

Successor to Powers & Maxan,
Powers & Wells, Wells & Rentfro
Wells, Rentfro & Hicks Wells &
Hicks, Wells, StaytOn & Kleberg.
[ buy and sell real estate and
investigate L bd titles. A COM
plete ABSTRACT of all titles of rec
ord in Cameron county, Texas.
Practice in all state and federal
courts, when especially employed
Land litigation and corporation
practice.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-09

Why not pay that poll tax now.
and avoid the rush that always oc-
ours at the end Of January?
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-09
APersonal Appeal.

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lung trouble, you never could be in
duced to experiment with unknown
preparations that may contain some
harmful drugs. Foley's Honey and
Tar costs you no more and has a rec
ord of forty years OF cures.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-09
Notice.

+ you intend to plant some Cali
fornia fruit trees, grape cuttings or
rooted vines (grOwn at our own vine
yards), place your orders with us be-
fore the 18th Of this month. as the
car viii leave California about Dec.
20 Ii you like TO sell your real es-
tate quick, list it with US; if you like
to buy the best in the Valley at the
lowest price, you must see us.
F. Grosshauser G, Co,
1874 Mercedes. Texas.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-12-09
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Mrs. jesse o. Wheeler, Proprietor.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-01

The Missouri legislature has SUBJ
mitted the initiative and referen-
dunn proposition to the people, and
it will be voted upon this fall. 1t
is a democratic proposition and
ought to be supported by the dem
ocratic party unanimously and by
the republican party as well. A
large majority of the rank and file
of the republicans believe in the
democratic doctrine that the gov
eminent should be responsive to the
will of the people. The initiative
and referendum do not destroy rep
resentative goverment-they SIM
ply perfect representative govern
ment. The do not take away from
the Legislators the power to legis-
late, but they compel Legislators to
respect the will of the voters in
matters of legislation. Where leg
islatorS do their duty, the initiative
and referendum will not be invok-
ed; where Legislators betray their
trust or neglect to do their duty,
the initiative and referendum are
useful. The honest legislator will
not object to the initiative and
referendum and any objection made
by dishonest legislators ought not
to be needed.
Representative government will
be better when it is purified by di-
rect legislation. The initiative
and referendum protect the repre-
sentative from temptation and pro-
tect the public from betrayal. 1t
has already been adopted in
number of states and will be adopt
ed in all of the states when the peo-
pie thoroughly understand the sub
ject. Oklahoma has set an example
which Missouri can we'll afford to
follow. If the governor has a right
to veto measure passed by both
branches of the Legislature, why
should not the voters have a right
to veto? The legislators and the
governor are the servants of the
voters; the voters are the masses
and ought to be allowed to sit in
judgment on the work of their pub
lie servants. By all means let Mis-
souri, have the advantages of the
initiative and the referendum
Commoner.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-01
NOW FOR THE REAL CONFESSION.

The Omaha World Herald, re-
ferring to the anti Bryan literature
now being circulated by the New
York World, asked the World,
"Who is paying for it," In an ed
itorial entitled, "We Confess" the
World says "the World is paying
for the pamphlet"
Having disposed of this weighty
problem perhaps the World will
take the time to answer The Com
moner's question: "To what extent
is Joseph Pulitzer, the owner of the
World and the man who fixes the
policy of that newspaper, financial.
ly interested in railroad corpora
tions and other concerns commonly
known as trusts?"-Commoner.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-01
First published in The Barber County Index
March 18th, 1908.
Publication Notice.

In the District Court within and for the
County OF Barber, in the State of Kansas
Nick Lorenson, Plaintiff.
Robertson, and the unknown heirs and devil
sees and unknown administrators executors
and trustees of Solomon Wells, Clint &. Rush
and Edward G. Robertson, and Everett E.
The State of Kansas, to Everett E Thomas.
II alive, and IT dead then his unknown heirs,
tees will take notice that the said Edward G
Robertson, defendant and cross petitioner
herein. did. on the 9Th day of February. 1908,
ME mis- cross petition in said district court in
said action against the said Everett E. Thom-
as, his unknown heirs, deviseeS, administra.
tors, executors and trustees, defendants, aud
that the said defendants must answer said
cross petition filed az aforesaid on Or before the
9th dsy OF May, 1908, or said crosspetition will
DE taken as true. and a judgment rendered in
SAID action against said defendant Everett &.
Thomas, his unknown heirs. devisees admin.
lstrStors, executors and trustees fer the sum
OF four hundred-f1f dollars (S450) with inter
est o per cent per annum from the 1st day uf
- Tor costs OF suit. and a further judg-
ment against said defendants Everett t.
Thomas, his unknown heirs deyisees admin
ietrators. executors and trustees for the fore
closure OF q certain mortgage upon the follow
ing described real estate, to-wit:
The east half of the southeast quarter of
section twenty-five C22), and The west half of
the southwest quarter of section twenty three
tS3), all In township thirty-three C33l, SOUTH of
range ntteen ,l5), west OF the 9Th P. NJ, lying
anu situated IN the county of Barber and
state OF Kansas. and adjudging that said
crcss- petitioner Edward G. Robertson hae the
nrst lien on said premises to the amount for
which Judgment will be taken as aforesaid.
and ordering said premises to be sold without
appraisement, and the proceeds applied to the
payment of the amount due said defendant
and cross petitioner Edward g. Robertson,
and cosis OF suit and forever barring and
foreciosing the plaintiff herein az well as each
ana all OF said defendants, of and from AL
right. utle. estate. interest. property and
equity OF redemption. in or to said premises
or any part thereof.
W. h McCAGUR
Attorney for Edward g. Robertson
Attest: @. ID. RAcKLEY,
Clerk of the District Court
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-01

Senator VIM. James Bryan of
Florida died March 23rd, serving
only 73 days in the senate. Al
though Mr.. R:'yan was in the SEN
ate 100 short time to impress his
individuality on legislation or to
take prominent part in the con-
sideration OF matters in committee,
it is conceded that had he lived he
would have become forceful part
of the minority, and seemed alto
gether worthy of carrying the name,
BRYAN"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-01

The necessity for a constitutional
amendment providing for the cleo
ton of U. S. senators by direct vote
has recently been emphasized in
Kentucky. Within the next five
months it will have been empha
sized in Kansas. No candidate fol-
a legislative office who is not in
favor of this vital reform should re.
ceive the suffrage of the people in
November 1908. When the nation
al senate is once brought nearer tc
the people the matter Of friendly
legislation for the masses will moi
be so difficult.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-01

The most far reaching U. S. SUI
preme court decision handed down
for many years is the recent one
declaring Minnesota's rate law I'M
constitutional. 1t has the effect of
denying the states power to regu-
late railroad rates. Justice Har-
Ian wrote a strong dissenting opin.
ion in which he deprecates the fact
that this is a movement to deprive
the states of their powers under
their own constitutions.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-01

Stubs seems to be an old.fash-
Toned prairie fire, if the reports OF
his meetings are not magnihed AT
Kingman and Pratt, supposed &c
be the strongest strongholds of the
machine" he had greater crowds
than the halls would accommodate.
If that kind of enthusiasm keeps
going he will win that nomination
by big odds.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-01
''' Published ss ne s I: sss, County
Final Tax
NOTICE

Office Of County Treasurer. Barber county.
Medicine Lodge. Kansas, March IL, 1908
NOTICE is hereby given that the following
IN is a list OF all unredeemed lands and town
lots 10 the county of Barber, state of Kansas
which were sold at the regular tax sale COM
mencing on the 5th day of September. 1906 for
the taxes, penalties and costs of the year 1904
and that each tract or parcel of land and each
town lot in said list is described the same as
said tracts and town lots were described on
the tax roll of the year 1904, and that the anne
of the person to whom each tract and town lot
was assessed is stated in said list as the same
appeared on said tax roll of said year 1904, and
that the amount of taxes, penalties and costs
charged to each of said tracts of land and town
lots together with the interest calculated
thereon to the 9th day and succeeding days of
September, 1908, the last days of redemption
for said tracts of land and town lots. is stated
In said list and unless said lands and town lots
be redeemed on or before the 9th day and sue
ceeding days of September, 1903, as herein
stated they will be conveyed to purchasers,
provided that said tracts of land and town lots
may be redeemed at any time prior to the exc
cution of tax deed. FL. WARREN.
County Treasurer
By W. l.. BRAGG. Deputy.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-01

J. l. Brady remarks that he is at
a loss to know why Senator Long
denounced Senator LaFollette so
severely last year. Long says he is
running for reelection on his rec.
ord. All LaF toilette did was to
read that record. He ought to
have been doing a good turn.-Star.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-01

The principal disheartening
feature about the Johnson presi
dental boom is that it is being re-
ceived too enthusiastically by the
republican press. 1t has not been
forgotten that four years ago the
republican politicians and news
papers were all lined up for Judge
Parker-before the democratic con-
Yention.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-01

Theoretically, at least, most OF
the national legislators, great and
small, are in favor of revision Of
the tariff. But the rub comss in
fixing up a new schedule that won't
cause some of their influential
friends to feel that they are getting
the worst of it.-State Journal.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-01

1t is hoped that if the New York
democrats have their way at Den.
yer their judgment may be better
than it was four years ago when
they forced Judge Parker on the
patty.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-01

During the past week North
Dakota, Iowa, Illinois and Indiana
have instructed their Democratic
delegations for Bryan. New York,
if she fails to hop into the band
wagon, will be very lonesome.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-01

"Uncle Joe" Cannon has finally
gotten started in the presidential
scramble. Illinois came out of the
brush last week and is behind the
Standpatter unequivocally.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-01

The motto, SIN God We Trust, "
has been replaced on the coins.
Thus again hath it been demon
stTated that the Presidents popu-
larIty is on the wane.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-01

And now it is the brewers and
saloonists of Nebraska that are or
ganizing to fight Bryan. Good
fortune continues to be the distin-
guiShed statesman's lot.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-01

Bob Evans will retire from the
active list when the fleet reaches
San Francisco. Fame is short liv-
ed and fleet of foot.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-01

For Sale: New 5-room house; good
corner location IN north part of town.
Modem conveniences. Inquire Of Sew
ard |. Field.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-01

1t continues to look like Jerry
Botkin is to be the next governor
of Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-01

For best bargains in land and farm
loans. see VIM. Palmer.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-04-01
ELM MILLS TOWNSHIP.

ELM MILLS TOWNSHIP.
Sold Sept. 6. 1906, deed due Sept. {, 1908.
8 T K A Amt
Naehna Savings Bank VIZ :. 81 30 IL 500 20 OC
- "w2 ne4 &
VIZ SEX .......... ..... 81 80 IL 100 10 le
MEDICINE LODGE TOWNSHIP
Sold Sept. 8, 1905. deed due Sept. 9, 1905.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-22
BRYAN'S NAME CHEERED.
MissourPs Delegation to Denver h.
 structed For Nebraskan,

Jefferson City, May 22-Vociferous- ly applauding every mention of Hon. w. J. Bryan's name, the delegates to the Democratic state convention here instructed Missouri's thirty-six dele gates to the national convention to vote as unit for the nomination for the Nebraskan. The thirty-two dele gates from the congressional districts were selected by the convention del egates of the sixteen caucuses, whose selections were subject to the conven- tions approval and the approval was unanimous
 The convention also reelected w. A. Rothwell of Moberly national com mitteeman, declared for a deep water way and voted down a resolution to disfranchise ignorant and vicious ne. groeS.
 Governor Folk and United States senator Stone were chosen delegates at-lare by exclamation. James A. Reed of Kansas City and D. R. Francis of St. Louis were elected by ballot.
 Senator Stone offered to resign his place if the convention would elect Colonel Moses c. Wetmore of St Louis. He declared that Wetmore was one of the closest friends in Missouri of MT. Bryan. A motion to accept Sen ator Stones resignation got but few votes.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-22
BRIDGE DYNAMITED.
Fifty Pounds of Explosive Put
 Under First Span.

New York. May 22.-A new bridge under construction on the Harlem branch of the New Haven and Hart ford railroad at Bay Chester, was wrecked by dynamiters Thursday. A charge of fifty pounds of the explosive was discharged under the first span, twisting the huge girders and prac- tlcally Wrecking the whole structure. This outrage followed an unsuccessful attempt to wreck a bridge on the same railroad over the Harlem river early Thursday.
 It is alleged the striking workmen made frequent threats to blow up the bridge unless their grievances were adjusted and as result two watch men had been on guard at the bridge every night Just as dawn was break ing Thursday there came flash near the first span, followed by terrific report and grining and tearing of great steel girders. The watchmen who were in fifty feet of the end of the bridge were thrown to the ground. Hundred of windows in the vicinity were broken.
 As the watchmen scrambled to their feet they saw two men flashing away through the darkness. fusillade of shots were sent after the fleeing men but none of them reached the mark and the men escaped.
 Railroad experts are unanimous in declaring that at least fifty pounds of dynamite must have been placed under the abutment work on the south end of the bridge
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-22
Rain and Hail Do Great Domao.

Austin, May 22.-Rain and hail did much damage all over Travis county. causing thousands of dollars damage, One tract of 1000 acres, located seven or eight miles south of this city, was literally denuded of its vegetation. the young cotton and corn being beaten rom the soil during the short period .ne storm continued. A number of nousese were practically wrecked by the wind and the Shappard chapel. situated in the Del Valle district. was olown from its foundations. lost its roor and part of It's walls. The recent. " completed Methodist church on the cotton road, southeast of Del VaIle
 was wrecked. Dozens of chimneys were blown down and countless other minor losses sustained by farmbouses and sheds.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-22
MEMPHIS HAS BIG FIRE.
Flames Cause Considerable Loss
 at Bluff City.
WAREHOUSES; ARE LOST.
lnflammable Character of the Contents Required Persistent Work Upon the Part of the Fire Department to Pre- vent Lose Being Greater.

Memphis. May 22.-The warehouse and grain elevator of Jones & Rodgers and the building occupied as a ware house by the Orgill Bros. & Co.,, a hardware concern, were destroyed "Wednesday by fire over which mastery was gained only after several hours battling. The resultant loss is estimat. ed at $325,O00
 The fire was first discovered in the basement of Jones & Rodgers ware house. located at the intersection of Calhoun and South streets, and in the midst of a number of warehouses and storage sheds Because of the inflam- mable character of the contents of the building the fire gained quick headway and spread to adjoining buildings. The entire fire department, however, was quickly concentrated. and except for minor damage, the buildings, other than the two which were totally de- stroyed, were not badly burned.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-22
mS S1EG. MENTIONED.

Pawnee, Okla, is now a city of the first class.
 At Maysville, Okla, lightning killed s. B. Sandridge
 Near Cordell, Okla, A M. DeWolf lost his life in a runaway
 l.. l.. Laflin was kicked to death at Lindsay Okla, by a horse.
 Guthrie, Okla, is to have a 2,000,- 000-gallon water filtration plant
 Five hundred veterans participated at Guthrie in the Grand Army parade
 The Morgan Jones hotel at Petrobia, Clay county. Texas, was destroyed by fire.
 Oklahoma state board of health is to hold it's quarterly meeting at Okla homa City June Is, + and IS.
 An Italian was arrested at the City of Mexico in connection with the em bezzlement of 150,000 francs at Mon. treal
 Mrs. Mary Larson was thrown from a horse near Zelma, Okla, Her foot remained in the stirrup and she was dragged to death.
 Bud Stennett dropped revolver hear Sasakwa, Okla. The weapon was discharged. The bullet hit Stennett causing his death.
 By a gas explosion in the furniture store at Chicago of John A. Colby & Son one lady was fatally hurt and sev eral other persons injured.
 Dr. w. H. Marsh, a millionaire phy sician of New York, died from hy drophobia caused by the bite of a dog he was betting. Opiates rendered his passing away. peaceful.
 Referee Cohalan in the New York supreme court holds that Miss Heller Maloney, daughter of a rich Philadel phian, was not legally married to Ar thur Osborne. This makes her marri age to Samuel Clarkson legal.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-22

senator to Miss Wood. which were turned over to him by Abraham Hum mel upon the payment of $10.000, he said, and there was no such commu- nications among them as the alleged copies produced in court
 MT. Platt also testified that none of the letters received from Hummel con- tained any reference to the marriage alleged between Senator Platt and Miss Wood. He said after reading the letters that he personally destroyed them by burning them in the grate in his office.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-22
Mrs. Maxey Laid to Rest

Paris. Tex, May 22.-The funera, of Mrs. Marilda c. Maxey, widow of the late United States Senator Maxey oc cured Wednesday. and was conducted by Dr. R. c. Buckner of Dallas whn officiated at the wedding of the de ceased In Kentucky in 1853. Dr. Buck her was assisted by Rev. Charles Man. ton of this city. Among those from distance who attended was Colonel T. M. Scott of Melissa, who served on General Maxsy's staff as adjutant in the Confederate army.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-22
Northern Baptists Meet.

Oklahoma City. May 22.-With dele gates and visitors numbering 2,0O0 al ready here, and incoming trains bring. ing in ohundreds of others, indications point to record-breaking attendance at the convention of the Northern Baptist association, which was called to order here Wednesday afternoon. The convention proper was opened With the meeting of the Women's Home Mission society. when the an nual reports of Miss A. H. Barber of Chicago, the treasurer. and Miss Rose l.. Bonton of Chicago, corresponding secretary, were read.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-22
CASE DISMISSED.
Miss Mae Wood Has Been Arrested on
 Charqe of Perjury

Platt case has been dismissed Miss Wood has been arrested on the charge of perjury.
 Frederick E. Hafely, president of the stationery firm which sold the blank form upon which the alleged certificate of marriage was prepared, in his deposition read In court declared the particular blank form was not placed on sale until February, 1902 three months after the alleged mar riage of Miss Wood to Senator Platt occurred.