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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-09-01

The school land contest case in
Judge Garrison's court was inter-
rupted last Wednesday afternoon
by more important business.
George Swan and Dollie Ruby
Jennings of Crisheld were pro-
nounced husband and wife by His
Honor and sent on their way rejoic-
ing. They are strangers here but
are we'll known in eastern Barber
and western Harper counties. May
Joy everlasting and happiness un-
told be theirs now and forever.
The Cole-Reeves school land
contest which was tried out in
probate court on Tuesday and
Wednesday of last week, was de-
cided in favor of Mr.Cole. Reeves's
attorneys gave notice of an
appeal to the district court but it
is doubtful whether the case will
go any farther. Mr.. Reeves, it
seems, had bad advice as to the
law when he settled on the land.
1t was his idea that fling was the
first step necessary whereas the
essential thing is to make settle
ment first and then file. Judge
Garrison found that Cole made
settlement before Mr.. Reeves. One
thing is certain: the land is hardly
| worth the money already expended
lin litigation.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-09-01

Cole Nero. Co. have the stock
and are making the prices.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-09-01

For Sale: New five-rcom house
on N. Main street. Call on or ad-
dress,E. L. Taber, Medicine Lodge,
Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-09-01

If you want to paint your buggy,
wagon or anything else go to
Dwight Mills's shop and buy it and
you will get results.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-09-01

VIM. Rule escaped from his wife
at Colorado Springs last weeksand
came home on Wednesday. He
made a half-hearted promise to
her that he would return to the
Springs later but since getting
home and thinking of the bills that
would have to be paid, he has just
about concluded to remain and let
Mrs. Rule pay the bills.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-09-01

c. E. Wells of Aline, Oklahoma,
who was one of the first men to
take a CLAIM at Sexton in the early
Sos, is in old Barber again. He
is assisting his son, Wiley B. Wells
of LasswelI, who is not we'll and
unable to attend to all the work
on his farm. Mr.. Wells ST., looks
fine and the years have borne on
him lightly. His old Barber
county friends are glad to meet
him after these. many years of ab-
sence.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-09-01

When students in a town which
claims to have high school, go to
other towns to attend school or
college, before securing a high
school education, there is some
thing wrong with the school.
They don't do it in Medicine
Lodge.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-09-01

]. S. Runyan is expected home
from his trip to the coast states on
Saturday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-09-01

]. Harry Gay, Optician, at Kio-
wa, September 10th and nth, at
Medicine Lodge 18TH and 14th, at
Lake City the 18th, ct Sharon the
10th. Office will close at Sharon
at A. D. m.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-09-01
NO. Is
Cash Tuition

All pupils knowing themselves
to be non-residents should call next
Saturday or Monday at the Super
intendent's Office in the public
school building and pay their tut
ton four and one-half months in
advance. This rule must be ad-
hered to before such pupils will be
allowed to enroll or classify in the
Medicine Lodge public school.
A chllds home is where its par
ents reside. Parents cannot main
tain two legal domiciles. Tuition
must be paid by non residents in
all grades below the 9Th grade at
the rate of $3.50 per month. Tu-
ition in the 9Th grade is $2.oo per
month. Tuition in the High school
is free to any eligible pupil in Bar
Der county. D. w. MAJOR,
Supt.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-09-01

New remnants every day-at
Coles.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-09-01

My prices on pianos are the low
est. Call and see them. Ralph L.
Ewing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26

Francis will add to the stripes he intendl to lay upon your back for having cast sly glances at tho maid of Tlascala-"
 Perhaps Senor Soldado kept his word and after mass when the young Indian rests in the dust on all fours while the padre marks his back with bizarre de- signs in high relief, 1t occurs to him that the number of stripes falling to his lot is unusually great, and harder to bear than ever.
 Throughout the day Juan works in the field. He is hoeing corn. It is very hot and the work is not entirely to his liking To him occurs the idea that escape could be easily managed. He is fleet of foot and once within the chaparraI 1t would be impossible to overtake him on horseback For some moments Juan is lost in thought. There Is really nothing to hold him to the missions, he thinks. But soon he arrives at another conclusion. The padre has told him that his God Is might fer than all others together. How this can be is as yet not quite clear to Juan, but the padre has such convincing way of saying this. that after all there may be something in it. Still he does not fear this spirit very much; what he really is afraid of is the padre. He Is such powerful man, being in direct communica- ton with the Spirit, that his wrath is li- able to reach Juan no matter where he may go. Then, there are the services at the chapel He is rather fond of them. and what Is more, hv would find scant welcome with his tribe. So Juan stays. Ultimately he is married to a maiden of his own race, and becomes a fixture at the mission
 After vespers the catechunens and tha converts fassernble under the trees on the bank of the river, and enliven the scene with. the singing of canticles and the recital of prayers At bedtime the unmarried youna bucks are locked into one building. and the maidens into an other, for so far not all the command merits are kept by them.
 Padre Antonio looks the door of the chapel. exchanges a word with the guard. casts a. longing look In the direction of Spain and Mexico.' and seeks the com forts of his pallet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
1910 First Avenue.

cal raison d'etre. The French had to be warded off. and to do this presidios had to be established at strategical points The small forces stationed there had to be fed, and for this reason the Indian was needed. To do anything at all with the son of the prairie religion had to be called to aid. Another reason for the founding of the missions was the fact that the bull of Pope Alexander made the validity Of the document dependable on the stipula- ton that the Spanish were to do their ut most to convert the Indian to Christian ity.
 Let us take a more intimate look at this picture.
 Over the chaparral floods the first light of day. All is yet quiet within the mig sion and the villa without. Pios Brother Antonio opens his eyes and wonders why the bell for mass has not been rung as yet. Though Jose, a convert. Is sup posed to do this, he is responsible for this part of the daily routine. He is new conner The bowling of coyotes through out the nights has disturbed his sleep considerably, and for this reason ne IS not in the best of humor.
 ''Jose Jose" he shouts. thou 1aggard how is 1t that thou failest again to ring the bell at sunrise7
 But Jose answers not Having that night relapsed into heresy he has sought the sweet freedom of the chaparral. Once more Brother Antonio shouts. and then getting still no answer, he climbs to the belfry. LIT a~.
 The succession of heh-pitched notes travelling over the chaparrai in the brisk morning air soon brings every one within and without the mission to stir. Juan, an- other Indian convert, rises from dfis straw pallet, wipes grimy hand across his half-closed eyes, indulsed in caverenous yawn, and then makes his way toward the chapel entrance. He is still very sleepy. All day yesterday he had been cleaning out the acequia which had be- come choked with weeds and mud, and today he Is not in the best possible frame of mind. He Is also 2 little absent-mind- ed. Day before yesterday there arrived et the mission a young Tlascalan belle. she has stricken his heart somewhat and even now he can see the spark Of her bright. black eyes. and the warm color m her brown cheeks. Of a sudden Juan humps into somebody and before he knows what has happened he looks at the naughty form of a soldado, swash- buckler of the worst kind.
 .f4a, thou son of perdiction.' says that worthy as he furiously twirls his long rnoustachios, what mean you by thus throwing yourself against me? Lout, how dare you run into a soldier of Cas- tile. By San Jago I will see that Padre
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26

to Americans. The southernmost city m the world. 1100 miles south of Buenos Ayres, Punta Arenas lies in latltuoe about corresponding to that of Hamburg or Liverpool in Europe. 1t Is not only the most southern of cities, but the near est permanent settlement of man 10 the south pole. Longitudinally 1t lies almost directly south of Portland, Me. The gen eral atmosphere of the place, which lies upon the mainland near the western mouth of the straits, reflects It's situation of remoteness from the rest of tho world. relieved only by the irregular calls or vessels passing through the straits. It Is this office of port of call which gives Punta Arenas It's primary reason for ex- istence. Commercially 1t has. no other importance except as a center TOT a liiii- ited trade in furs, the surrounding terri- tory being too cold and barren Tor prout- able settlement. Nevertheless TOT the traveller Punta Arenas has its attractions aside from it's unique location. It Is the base from which to explore the wonders of the Cold Land of Fire ot Ilerra aei Fuego and the straits, with their norus' glaciers. awe-inspiring cliffs and passages swept by terrific storm blasts and capric- ious currents which were the terror of shipping in the days before screws and triple expansion boilers made the steamship contemptuous of winds ana tides. Trips to places of scenic grandeur like Admiralty and Magdalen sounds Mt. Sarmiento and the English Reach, all or which lie along the straits within days journey of Punta Arenas, afford an un- rivalled opportunity to study the terrific and gloomy splendor of sub-polar na- ture at it's most imposing Here also the tourist is still able to come In con tact with one of the new lingering rem nants of mankind in an utterly primitive stete-.the Yahgans of Fuego, who persist in rejecting the appliances of civilization, and among whom even the rigors Of their severe climate have never developed the art of building houses or the practice Of wearing clothes beyond an occasional scanty garment of skins.
 When the traveller from north of the equator has reached this ultimate outpost of the southern hemispehre he Is able to appreciate the great variety of life and scenery that South America has to offer him. It is long cry from white-walled Para. bssking on the banks of its trop- ical estuary. but the contrast is typical of South America, within whose borders the extremes of heat and cold, O. tropical luxuriance and desert barrenness, of mod ern progress and primitive savagery are found in a startling juxtaposition such as no other region of the world presents in like degree in this twentieth century
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
HUSBAND HUNTING { FOR MRS. ASTOR Her Friends Are Busy Trying
 to Marry Her Off DIVORCE NOT YET FINAL Particular Friend of Mrs. Astor Says That Lord curzon Will Be ths
 Winner, but Others Are
 la the Field.
DIVORCE NOT YET FINAL
BY cHoLLY KNnkEReockER.

New York, December 25-(Special. )-Un- til Mrs. Ava Willing Astor really goes 10 the altar a second time, gossip will be busy engaging her now to one man, again to another. for that is the penalty of being young, rich, beautiful and almost free. While 1t will be several months yet before her interlocutory decree of di- vorce becomes final, yet her friends have already begun planning for her future in a matrimonial way.
 Her friend. Mrs. Benjamin Guinness, in- sists that Lord Curzon of Kedieston will be tho man of Mrs. Astors choice; the talk of London clubs favors Captain. the Hon Cyril Myles Brabason Ponsonby. second son of the Earl of Bessboroush. and several others have been mentioned over fashionable tea tables.
 Mrs. Astor, who in the meantime is spending the Christmas holidays at Sos siobury park, with the Earl and Countess of Essex, is preserving discreet silence, which some construe as eloquent, for she denies nothing and at the same time confirms no more.
 Personally, I am inclined to place more credence in the Curzon rumor than any other, for I know that the former viceroy of India has been very devoted to Mrs. Astor, as far as mere man can judge of such things, and she seemed to look with favor on him, I should say, at least at one time. And the fact that Mrs Guinness, who should know if anyone does, says Lord Curzon will be the win ner in the race for Mrs. Astors hand, carries much weight with rne, for Brid- get is one of her intimates. It was with Mrs. Guinness. you know, that Mrs. Astor stayed last autumn.
 A marriage with Curzon would be a most desirable alliance from every point of view. In the first place, their ages are suitable and his position would insure her the place In British society that she has long coveted. He is widower with two children. His wife, who died several years ago, was Miss Mary Lsiter. g daughter of Mrs. Levi z. Letter. She wal a sister of the Countess of Suffolk. Mrs Colonel Campbell, and of Joseph Letter.
 Captain Ponsonby, who has also beer most attentive to her, is much younger than Mrs. Astor only 2S years of ago TIs is very handsome, and comes of ar ancient family. He is captain of the gren' adler guards and aid de camp to the Kings brother, tho Duke of ConnauEht One of his ancestors served under Crom. well. His father owns large estates 1T Ireland and is interested in the Gordor Hotel company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
EGGNOG PARTIES
 IN ARMY AND NAVY

Washington, December 25.-(Speciai.)- The latest Christmas fad in army and navy circles is to have eggnog parties Especially in the south eggnog has al- ways been a concomitant of Christmas cheer, but confessedly eggnog parties have not been the general custom before. The innovation-tell it not to the W. c. T. U.-has the support of some of the most eminent service people in Washing ton. Today Gen. and Mrs. William Mar shall, chief of the engineer corps, enter tained at an egsnog party the members of the engineer corps and their wives. Mrs. Marshall was assisted in receiving the guests by Mrs. Dickinson, wife of the Secretary of War. Pretty decanters in red, green and white in honor of Christmas and the engineer corps were crowned with large silver bowl, an heirloom in the Marshall family, frothing with the beverage. that sometimes, but not always, inebriates. The eggnog was made from & special recipe used by Mrs Marshall's grandfather and a plateful of huge slices of fruit cake, made from a recipe of Mrs. Marshslls great grand- mother adorned the center table. The party was from Il o'clock until l.
 Down at the navy yard the officers and their wives enjoyed good cheer to the stimulating music of the Marine band at an eggnog party given in their honor by Capt. and Mrs. J. H. Tomb. Mrs Tomb is from Atlanta, where eggnog parties are quite the real thing. and the officers at the navy yard were all happy today. Miss Matte Tomb assisted in re- ceiving.
 At Fort Myer there were several egg nog parties and egEnog was voted the army and navy toast purveyor of the day.
 For the benefit of those who may wish to give eggnog parties here Is a favorite old southern recipe for health food. It is the one used today:
 Take one gallon good milk, one pint of rum. two pints best brandy, five eggs. the whites beaten to froth. Add sugar to taste and sprinkle powdered cinnamon over the top. All that is needed then is some guests with good capacity andj everybody will be sure to be happy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
TO VISIT AFRICA.
Duke Will Follow Roosevelt on Hunt
 Ing Expedition.

London, December 25-(Special. )-with the news that ex-President Roosevelt is about to return from his hunting trip into the interior of British East Africa comes the official report that a royal party. composed of the Duke and Duch- ess of Connaught, Princess Patricia and Prince Arthur will depart from here in the third week of January on a jour ney to Nairobi
 According to present arrangements the duke will go on a big game shooting expedition similar to the one Roosevelt conducted. This is not the sole pur- pose the duke has in mind; he is also desirous of seeing the progress that has been made in British East Africa since his visit there in 1908.
 Three years ago the Duke of Con- taught, with the Duchs,s and Princess Patricia. visited Nairobi. Uganda, and the Great Lakes, ana was greatly im- pressed by the work accomplished by the administration and the railway en- gineers in spite of enormous difficulties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
YOUR KIDNEYS ACT FINE AND
 BACKACHE SIMPLY VANISHES

anywhere else in the world, which VII effect % thorough and prompt . cure as . ffty-osnt treatment of Papss Din- rstso, which any druggist can supply.
 Your physician, pharmaoist, banker Se eny nercahtils agency will tell you thAt faps. Thompson ( Psps. of Cineinna&e s largs and responsible medicine eoa- esrn. thoroughly worthy of your cena- Aenoe.
 Don't bs missrabis or wosx1sd ane<hsr moment with . lams back or ciogged, inactive kidnsys or bladder misery. An this soss Aftsr you start tanns Psrs: D1urstjo. and In few days you feel and know tha< your kidnsyA liver and urinary syetsm arc healthy, clean and normal, and aii danger passed.
 Accept only yapSs Diurst3o-Afty~sent trsafment--from eny Aru6 store-any- yhsve 1n tle woe1ds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26

rhs most effective and harmless Wsy ts cure backachs and reguiats oue-of- ordsr kidneys. or end bladder tsoabls. ls to take several dosss of raps's Dsu- est1a
 You will distinctly feel that yoar kid- nsys and urinary organs are bsing s,eaued. hsalsd and vitalissd. and atl the rniserabls symptoms. suuh e bastaehe. heedsehe. nsrvousnsss. rhsumatism and dart4ns yains: inn.msd os swollen eys- ,,re.sed. pafutu1 e frequent urtnaxieas (ss- SeciaiIy st u1gho aud other distrsss, lsav- ing after faS1ng tho nrst few dossA
 fine reounoa4 .you suspect any iidnsy or urinary disoedaS. or rheunatism, b. ~in takins this hasmises preparation e directed. with the knew'sdgs that ttses r no ether mediein4I q any yrioa. uA4s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
TUNNEL COMPLETED.
Argentina and Chill Connected Aftel
 Four YearS Work.

London. December 2b.-(special. .)--After four years of continuous labor, giving employment to 15o0 men, tho great tunnel connecting Argentine and Chili has re- gently been completed.
 Work went on during those four years night and day. regardless of Sundays or holidays. and the accomplishment Is regard as one of tho wonders of the age in engineering work.
 The tunnel is s2s0 yards long and Is about 11.o00 feet above the sea.
 The tunnel runs below the Pass Of cumbre. beginning at Las Cuevas in Argentina, and ending at Carasoies. in Chill.
 The railway will at once be construct ed, and 1t will probably be possible Tor a train to pass through the tunnel next March.
 London contractors and engineers had charge of the work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
A Word of Advice About Xmas Dinner. How 10 Avoid
 IndiqeStiOn.

Faiths a plenty" as the small boy says, will be done by many who have weak stomachs on Christmas day, and frequently causes sudden deaths from heart weakness. apopiexy, and the like in this class of sufferers. Many are compelled to suffer all during the holidays because of inAiges- tion induced by over-eating and over-taxing the stomach. We want to aid those who suffer with dyspepsia and stomach disorders so that they can eat all of the good things and not be com pelled to suffer afterward. One or two teaspoonfuls of the fol- lowing will digest any meal you can eat It Is capable of taking over the entire work of digestion, thus relieving the weak stomach. It Is said by a great specialist % have cured many famous people, who lived ~too high.' Get tho ingredients at any leading drug store and mix at home in half pint bottle. Two ounces syrup of Ginger, two ounces essence Pepsin. and one ounce Comp. es- sence Cardioi.
 These are powerfully blended in this receipe, but can be used freely by old people or children with weak stomachs. so that the will feel good all through the holidays. Let's hope that many dyspeptics and old people will take advantage of this Xmas re- ceipe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
Mavflower Ia Reported.

Washington, December 25.-The May flower, bearing Secretary of War Dick inson and party on the way to Porte Rico, was reported by wireless to the navy department last night about 4ot mile from San Juan, where it h ex- pected to arrive Monday morning. Al on board were well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
War Veteran Dead.

Washington. December 26.--General Ezra Carman, chairman of the Chick anauga and Chattanooga park conn mission and previously member of the Antietam battlefield board, died today. He was 75 years old. General Carman served throughout the civil war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
Marriage of King Leopold.

Brussels, December 26-1Ths Twen- tieth Century, government organ. quotes "an authoritative person." con firming the mysterious marriags or King Leopold on his deatAbed. It was said that . few days ptior to thfs' Baroness Vaughn received holy com munton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
Woman Mail Carrier Injured.

spartanburg. S. C., December 25.-- Miss Myra Hicks. the only woman mail carrier in South Carolina and one of the only three such in the United States, was fatally injured today when she was struck by a Carolina, Clfnchfield and Ohio train in Rutherford county. North Carolina Miss Hicks is the carrier on a rural free delivery route between Cherokee. this county. and Hicksviile. N c.