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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1909-07-01
WHAT ABOUT AUTOMOBILE
ROADS?
ROADS?

My Dear Sir:-Your recent letter
relative to Road improvement duly
received, but absence from home has
caused an earlier reply to be de-
layed. I am at loss to express my
sentiment personally about road en-
thusiasm and results. Four-f1fths of
our country people are sorely con-
fused over the cyclone-like revival
of road Improvement. You see road
work by taxation has been a disap-
pointment, generally speaking, as it
seems-or rather, is claimed-that
undue partially exists in the road
work. Then came the convict sys-
tenn of only some two and half
months ago, which has arrayed citi-
zens and neighborho GODS suspiciously
against each other caused by the
claim that one section is being &C
commOdated at the expense of an
other. In fact, the results will be
SO long off that the wrangle must
continue.
Now come the cities and towns
all combined for automobile roads,
with their fussy agents footing their
horns, scattering advertisements in
front of every mansion, residence
and cabin on the various roads, and
this has ratified the senses of our
people generally. In fact, not since
secession have the people had such
shock as is now being administered
to them. All kinds of alarming ru-
mors are being circulated as to what
it all means, anu certainly the en-
thusiasm from New York to the
Florida shore could not be second
to what would have been witnessed
had the Confederacy gained it's indie
pendence. Every man here has his
own theories, and all are busy giving
exhibitions of the coming future
some with automobiles, others with
out them.
/. The latest scare is that the coming
session of the Legislature intends to
tax all of our lands from SO cents to
$3.50 an acre-as to location-to
build these roads for the use of the
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1909-07-01

be cautious. I will tell you that
nearly eighty years of experience has
taught me that it is best to ''stick to
the bush" don't turn back. The
Populist principles were formulated
long ago by heroic men consecrated
to reform; and these devoted men
decided that Populist would be an
applicable name, so then I would
say, "stick to the bush.'
Some brother says, in one of the
letters I have been rambling among.
that people have become SO preiu-
diced against the name Populist, that
he favors a change in name. Now.
brother, let us reason together: are
your prejudiced friends actually in
earnest; will they sure enough with
hold their help in the reform move
ment because of prejudice? Then
don't tease item, they would be un-
desirable members, and we could
manage them better out than in.
have no aspiration whatever to die
tate, but I do have an abiding faith
in the ultimate success of the Popu-
list party, if it is not disrupted.
| do not remember at this moment
to have noticed anything Mr.. Watson
has said on this momentous subject
or conference. Perchance he is
watching the enemy. 1t is probable.
too, that he is lending his attention
TO the sentiment of the rank and file
the lay-members. After awhile it
may be Mr.. Watson will have some
thing to say on the subject of a con-
ference. Then it will be worth while
TO be attentive. Should the confer
ence proposition prevail, allow me to
urge vigilance. But should those in
authority be SO extravagant in their
zeal as to separate the name from
the principles, I believe the divorce
would be ruinous to the reforms
needed. 1t would be turning back,
and | would suggest to the authori-
ties before doing so to observe an
old traditional custom make a cross
mark and "spit in it,
l am, very truly, M. s. LEE.
Helena, Ala.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1909-07-01
DID CONGRESS HAVE THE RIGHT?

Dear Sir:-I have almost lost all
hope when, we have hundreds of men
in Congress and their sacred oath has
no influence on them. What is to
become of our Government when it
is in control of men that will perjure
themselves for mess of pottage
Eevery man that accepted that sal
airy grab ought to be sent to a con-
Wet farm for five years.
Where did Congress get the right
to take the peoples money out of
the treasury to build 5000 gift
houses for Italy? Is it Constitu-
tional? Did any other government
make such gifts to Italy? Guess
not. They know better.
Our President and Congress is very
particular about labor organizations
restricting trade, and then build
damnable impenetrable tariff wall
around our continent to make serfs
and slaves of the people in order to
satiate the greedy appetite of the
American manufacturer. The people
pay double the tariff on American
manufactured goods than if they
could buy direct from Europe. The
tariff rules out foreign goods, and
the manufacturer and merchants
take advantage of it. If the tariff
is one dollar, they raise the price
from two to four. The lumber we
paid So for when there was no tariff,
we now pay $12 for. l sawed my
self, and know what I am talking
about, and it paid me at that price
handsomely. If the Government
abolished the National Banking Sys-
tenn, and issued the money direct and
controlled the currency, the interest
the people pay would pay all Govern
ment expenses, economically admin
1stred, and take the tax off the peo-
pie, there would be no use for tariff
for revenue.
l am nearly 81 years old,-an old
rebel soldier, and rebel yet.
Very truly yours,
R. H. WEIRSR.
Newton, Miss.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1909-07-01

The fact that you have gone up
against this mountain of ignorance
and Indifference shows your courage.
but your blows are telling, to my
knowledge, and you are making
friends and converts. Of course some
of them are too weakened to come
out in the open. The party lash has
not lost any of it's terror in poor
boss-ridden Louisiana, and there are
yet plenty of Daddy Democrats who
would lick the hand that smites
them for the sake of a smell of the
pie counter.
The prospect certainly looks dim,
for anything like an organized re-
form movement in this State soon.
The few old faithfuls are so hope
lessly in the minority that they
haven't the energy to make a move.
Even the Farmers Union is on the
drag, and a total collapse sees in
evitable.
But it is said that every cloud has
it's silver lining and that the darkest
hour Is just before dawn. Surely the
dawn is near.
[ am no hero worshiper, and do
not believe in following blindIy
where others lead, but I am proud of
you, son of Southern soil, because
of your loyalty to principle and your
high place among the intellectual
giants of the world, and write this
because I think we should not save
all the roses to scatter over the
senseless clay which covers the form
In which dwelt the spirit whose dark
est hour might have been frightened
by a word or deed which we with
held.
Here's hoping that the years that
perhaps lie before me may see vic
tory perched upon the banner that
our gallant leader has flung to the
breeze
Most sincerely yours,
j. r. BELTON.
Sfmsboro, La.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-08-25

Buy Pitcam varnishes and Patton's
Sun Proof paint and get results. Dwight
Mills.
If it is true that the base ball boys
made up purse to pay The Index for
stating the facts about the controversy IN
the Boomer game.it is now up to the boys
10 also Pay the people from whom we
got ow information upon which to base
the article. which will include most Of
the people who were on the west side
OF the diamond. This will be very ex-
pensive and may bankrupt the boys but
they will have to pay it. provided, Of
course. that they paid The Index. We
are Just little Suspicious that the Cresset
people look at base ball games like thew
look at shows and few more outbreak.
will grade them dewn to zero. The
paper contends that the Goddard ba
which decided the game was a foul and
yet two-basges" by one of the visit,
ing team which was at leas, three fee,
nearer the foul line than the Goddard
MT, was declared a fam ball by the um.
pne and thus decision was NOT cr;te;,.d
Such logic any place outside the cr....,
Office, would be classed among the r;eDe-
,ulous. S
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-08-25
A. T. & s. F. Time Card
kIOwA DISTRICT
WESTWARD

RIOwA DISTRICT
WESTWARD
No 541 leaves KiOwa 100 a. m, arrives at
Medicine Lodge 6:l0 a. NJ; leaves Medicine
Lodge $40 a. m, arrives at Belvidere 40 q IN.
No. SOL leaves Medicine Lodge $50 p. m, ar
Tives at BelvideTe 90 p. III.
EASTWARD
No. 54s leaves Bevidere Sis a. m, arrives at
Medicine Lodge $3.50 a. IN. leaves 800 p. N .
and arrives at kiowa 4:30 p. NJ.
No. 552 leaves Belvidere 500 a. M, arrives
at Medicine Lodge 80 a. N.
MEDICINE LODGE DISTRICT
EASTWARD
No. 54I leaves Medicine Lodge 1910 a. m,
arrives at Attica II 20 q. m.
No. $40 leaves Medicine Lodge Sis a. m, ar
rtves at Attica 9:i5 "A. m.
WESTWARD
No. 5;5 leaves attica 1890 p m. arrives al
Medicine Lodge 2:lj p. m.
No. 5i3 leaves Attica II 80 a. M, arrives at
Medicine Lodge :0J p. m.
Nos. 5i3, 544. az. SIS are fret class trains.
Nos 5i5, $40 SOL aud 80 are second class.
All trains daily except Sunday.
Close connections east at Kiora and Belyi-
dcre. Close connections west ut Attica and
BelYidere.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-08-25
Farming

I've wandered out to Kansas, Bill,
And watched the Kansau's WAY;
I've walked across the fields, Bill,
And watched them stack their hay.
You talk about your farming, Bill.
Away back in the east,
It's only an imitation, Bill,
To farming In the wsst
You start out in the morning. Bill.
At any hour you please:
You get upon your plow, Bill,
And your work is done with ease.
If you're tired Of the east. Bill.
And think you'd like rest.
Just come out here in Kansas, Bill.
Where farming is the very best.
You can farm a hundred acres, Bill.
Out here upon these plains,
And get such large returns. Bill.
And don't take half the pains
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-08-25

Because he failed to buy railroad
ticket at Halstead. a traveller from Hal
stead to Newton. was charged by the
Santa Fe at she rate Of three cents a
mile and the traveller has complained to
the State Board Of Railroad Commission
ers. The complainant has no chance for
relief. The railroad companies sell lick
cts at the rate Of two cents a mile and
travellers are expected to purchase tickets.
Both the railroads and the State Board
OF Rsihoad Commissioners are anxiou.
that tickets be purchased IN every instance.
The board IS checking up the passenger
receipts Of the Santa Fe with the idea Of
determining whether or not a two-cent
fare IS compensatory and the showing
viii be conclusive only # tickets are pun
chased IN every instance.-Topeka Cap
ital.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-08-25

Miss Pearl Groves Of Medicine Lodge
has accepted position as saleslady at
Cummings Bros. Store. -Attica indie
pendent
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-08-25

9tU-skirts gong at $3.50 at Cole 5.
Mrs. c. N. Marshall visited with
friends in Wichita last week.
The Wiling Workers will meet at the
Christian church tomorrow Thursday
afternoon.
Geo. P. Holiday was a Medicine
Lodge representative at the Pratt county
fair last week.
Miss Edna Shinnebaker of Wichita
arrived last Wednesday to visit with Miss
Marjorie Cook.
Ill tune your piano right for you.
can refer you to those for whom have
tuned. Phone 80. Ralph L. Ewing.
Elias Gibbs and wife returned to their
home at Alva Thursday, after visiting
several weeks with their son and daughter
in this city.
Misses Blanche and Esther Johnson
departed last Wednesday for Council
Grove, Kansas, to attend big Seven
Day Adventist camp meeting In progress
there.
The city Of Wichita put aside its
morals last week and beer flowed freely.
o make it sound better they called it
near-beer." The Wichita temperance
people have habit Of laying thier views
on the shelf on special occasions.
Dr.. ]. R VanNess arrived from
Rogers, Arkansas last Wednesday
morning to spend a week here visiting
among friends and attend to business
matters. Doc" looks natural and has
all the appearances Of prospering in his
new home.
Letters received by Dr.. Gilbert from
St. Francis hospital. Wichita, say that
Mrs, H. K. Hooker is getting along
nicely. Mrs. Hooker was operated up
on for gall stones on Tuesday Of last
week. A large number Of gall stones
were removed. Her condition was very
serious at the time Of the operation but
the critical point Is now thought to have
been passed.
The J. E. Henry colossal" show
struck town unannounced last Friday.
1t consisted Of an elephant. a man, "a mon
key and pony with few stupid, untrain-
ed dogs Tor company. But it was neverhe-
less well patronized.for anything that has
the appearance Of show does well here.
The best that can be said for it is tina, il
wasn't quite as bum as the Harrison
minstrel outfit that faxed the town two
HOnulS ago.
An Atchison grocer played Joke"
on law enforcement customer a few
days ago. the Globe says. The Gus
toner went into Sore with ! bottle for
some gasoline. DO you believe in law
enforcement" inquired the grocer. 81
most certainly dc" replied the customer
and then went on to discuss the necessity
OF law observance. After he had finish
ed the grocer said: We'll, since YOU
believe so strongly IN the enforcement Of
all laws, cannot sell you any gasoline.
The state law provides that grocer who
sells gasoline IN anything but a red can
or red bottle lays himself liable to the
law" Andhe wouldn't.eIl the gasoline.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-08-25

You save money when you buy a
New Home Sewing Machine. My
prices beat them all. Ralph L. Ewing
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-08-25

D. F. Painter and wife departed
Yesterday on a visit at their old home at
Petersburg. Indiana, and surrounding
country. They have rot decided on
the length Of the visit.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-08-25

Dr.. Coleman reports the birth Of
daughter to VIII Huff and wife. Of Lake
City on Monday. August BIRD.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-08-25

A. B. Wilkins returned from his visit
and attending family reunion at Viii
Transport, Ohio, on Saturday. He en-
joyed the trip to the limit.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-08-25

Hunting and fishing absolutely forbid
den on my ranch north Of town. VIM.
Palmer.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-08-25

walla the first Of this week. His term
Of Office begins Tuesday, October 18th
There is no likelihood that there will be
Engagement between the newspaper.
Of this city about the merits or the de-
merits Of the ]. E. Henry show
which struck the town on Friday
The man and his horses bar compliment.
to begin with, saying nothing about the
one-man stunts under the canvas. The
show fraternity seem to have a grudse
against the town this season.
Max Purdy. who resigned his position
with the Jet Mercantile Company a few
weeks since. went to his home IN Medi-
cine Lodge the first of the week. He
will assist in running the big ranch his
father has near Medicine Lodge. Max
is a good man IN the mercantile business
and will no doubt prove good cowboy.
He is popular with kingman people and
more than one regret his departure.
-kngman Leader-Courier.
A letter received by ]. H. Mmick
from his daughter. Mrs. L. A. Eby.
Monday states that Mr.. Ely is much
better but is not feeling what could be
said well. MrsrHolmes Of this city who
is also at Colorado Springs had the mis-
fortune to sustain a fall last Thursday
and broke her arm near the wrist. Mrs.
II. D. F am has been sick ever since ar
nving there and has moi been enjoying
the outing very much. DR.. Donovan
Is now able to ut up and seems to be
improving rapidly. The other Medicine
Lodge peoplewho are at the Springs are
al IN good health and are having a fine
tune.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-08-25

You need not go outside Of Medicine
Lodge to be cured Of cancer. Go to
DR.. kociell.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-08-25

Don't be soaked by travelling Piano
Statesmen. 1t will pay you to see me be-
fore you buy. Ralph L. Ewing.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-08-25

DistriA Clerk r. S. Crane attended
the Pratt fair the latter part Of last week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-08-25

J. M. Garrison Of Attica, was here on
business Monday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-08-25

Miss Lila Coyle left last Wednesday
Tor few days visit in Wichita.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-08-25

c. A. Hubbard and family returned
last Thursday from their visit in southern,
Missouri. Thus gradually are the sum-
mer resortees drifting homeward.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-08-25

A. J. Hargis Of Wichita. was in the
city Monday talking hot weather.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-08-25

Gravel for sale at 20 cents per load.
Nj. Best.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-08-25

Money to loan on real estate. In
qure Of Samuel Griffin.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-08-25

Guilford Davis. Red" Goddard and
Gamett Richardson assisted the Coat.
ball team, playing at the Pratt fair last
veek
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-08-25
BARBER COUNTY INDEX
WEDNESDAY. AUG %. 1909
CHASE HARDWARE COMPANY

call your attention to the fad that Rock
sIand Listers and Two-row Disc Guilt
vators are the leading farm tools.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-08-25

R. L. Groendycke, soon-to-be county
treasurer. moved his family and house
hold goods IN from his farm in Nippa-
walla the first Of this week. His term
Of Office begins Tuesday, October 18th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-08-25

Mrs. May CHM Of Eureka Springs,
Arkansas arrived last Thursday to visit
with J. E. Thomas and family.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-08-25

We carry the Wolf Banquet Hams
The best on the market. Cole & Son.
For sale: My residence and lots,
north Main street. Price $1,000. E..
E. Hagerman.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-08-25

Gravel for sale at 20 cents per load
Nj. Best.
Dr.. Coleman report. the birth Of a
daughter to viii Huff and wife. of Lake
City on Monday, August BIRD.
You save money when you buy a
New Home Sewing Machine. My
prices beat them all. Ralph L. Ewing.
Miss Pearl Groves Of Medicine Lodge
has accepted a position as saleslady at
Cummings Bros. Store.-Attica indie
pendent.
A. B. Wilkins returned from his visit
and attending family reunion at Viii
Transport, Ohio. on Saturday. He en-
joyed the trip to the limit.
G. A. Hubbard and family returned
last Thursday from their visit in southern,
Missouri. Thus gradually are the sum-
mer resortees drifting homeward.
Miss Belle Mitchell, daughter Of John
Mitchell and wife. who recently moved
to this city from Moore township, is very,
sick with typhoid fevet. Dr.. Coleman
is attending her. The family have rooms
in the Index building.
w. w. Totten and wife who now
own the old Strong ranch northeast of
this city. departed on Tuesday of last
week to visit about two weeks at their
former home in Jewell county. This is
their FIRST leave Of absence" since they
came here about two and one-half years
ago.
The Central Kansas Business College
Of Abilene, Kansas. offers half scholar
ship free to the first young man or wom-
an who enrolls in the college from this
county before Sept. 10th. 1909. Send
for catalog today. This school is certi-
fed by State Supt. E. T. Fairchild,
Topeka, Kansas.
Mayor H, w. Skinner and family and
Mrs. SINNERS father. George Anderson,
returned from their automobile trip to
Colorado Springs last Thursday. They
had a most delightful time and it was
great trip. On the return. they left
Colorado Springs on Tuesday and az
rived here Thursday. That's travelling
some.
The Index received in last Wednes-
days mail an unique invitation from Dr..
Harry Sellers Of Knowles, New Mex
leo, telling Of big picnic to be held
there August 9th and 18th. 1t is p.i-
marty neat little advertising scheme IN
vented by the Knowles Pharmacy Of
which Dr.. Sellers is half owner. We
are proud to note his progress and sue
cess.
In spite Of the dry weather there is
going to be great deal Of corn IN Bar
Der county this fall. South and SOUTH
west Of this city there are many fields
that promise yield Of 40 bushels per
acre. and N other sections Of the county
20 bushels is the average estimate.
There are spots where there will be no
com at all, but these are rare and the
territory very small
Joseph Watkins. father Of w. S.
Watkins Of north Sharon township, died
at his home at Osceola, Iowa. last
Wednesday August 18th. due to an
attack Of paralysis. Mr.. Watkins was
notified Of his fathers Sickness by tele-
gram on Sunday. August I5th. and he
left for Osceola the same day. arriving
at his fathers bedside about a day be-
fore his death. The deceased was
nearly "a years Of age. He visited with
has son and family m this city several
6mes and was quite wei known by
many Of our people. al Of whom regret
to hear Of bis death.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-08-25

Vim. Abbey and son Of Mingona
township went TO Dacoma, Oklahoma
last Thursday, to visit short time with
relatives.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-08-25

Miss Belle Mitchell. daughter Of john
Mitchell and wife. who recently moved
to this city from Moore township. is very,
sick with typhoid fevet. Dr.. Coleman
is attending her. The family have rooms
in the Index buiIdinq.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-08-25

Davis Gordon and r. w. Moss are
attending to police duties during the alb
sence Of City Marshal Steven. who is
m Colorado. Mr.. Gordon wears the star
and Mr.. Moss puts on the Uniform when
occasion requires.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-08-25

Big opening day at Gerlane Lumber
yard soon.
Try those Wolf Banquet Hams at
Cole & Sons.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-08-25

Dr.. Edward Everett Hale was foe
to long sermons He used to tell story
Of a long-winded preacher and the minor
prophets. This preacher" so Doctor
Hale would begin. once preached over
an hour on the four greater prophets, and
then, wher his exhausted congregation
thought he was through, he took long
breath, turned fresh page. and, leaning
over the pulpit. said: We now come
to the more complex question Of the mi
nor prophets. First let u: assign to them
their proper order. Where. brethren.
shall we place Hosea An nascible old
gentlemen in back pew rose. took his
hat and stick and said as he departed:
Place him here if you want to. I'm
going. Star
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-08-25

I. F. Gallagher and wife returned
home from Colorado last Wednesday.
They enjoyed their short outing very
much and have the additional satisfaction
Of knowing that they escaped the hotties,
Kansas weather we have had in twelve
years.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-08-25

A noted theologian has discovered
among some ancient ruins, the eleventh
commandment. 1t is as follows, and
while at FIRST sight it is hard to translate,
It IS very easily done by employing Just
Ette head work. Try it; "Emas rof
yltpmorp tseyap uoht sselnu repapswen
a daef ton tlahs uoht."