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Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1882-04-29
Making u,e orOne's Eyes.

How many of us go through life with
out realizing that our eyes have to be
educated to see as we'll as our tongues
to speak, and that only the barest out
lines of the complex and ever changing
images focused on the retina ordinarily
impress themselves upon the brain?
brought to high state of perfection is
shown In numerous ways. There are
many delicate processes of mannfac-
ture which depend for their practical
success upon the nice visual perception
of the skilled artisan who almost I'M
consciously detects variations of temper
ature, color, density, etc, all of his ma
terials, which are inappreciable to the
ordinary eye. The hunter, the mariner,
the artist, the scientist, each needs to
educate the eye to quick action in his
special field of research before he can
hope to become expert in 1t. The follow
ing story, which is quite aprOpOs, is re
lated of Agassiz, and ii is sufficiently
characteristic Of this remarkable Observ-
er to have the merit of probability. We
are told that once upon time the Pro-
lessor had occasion to select an assistant
from one of his classes. There were
number of candidates for the post of
honor. and finding himself in quandry
as to which one he should choose the
happy thought occurred to him of sub
jectihg three of the most prominent stu
dents in turn to the simple, test Of de-
scribing the view from his laboratory
window, which overlooked the side yard
of the college. One said that he saw mere.
ly a board fence and brick pavement;
another added stream OF sOapy water;
a third detected the color Of the paint on
the fence, nOted green mold or fungus
on the bricks. and evidences of "bluing"
in the water, besides other details. 1t is
needless to tell to which candidate was
awarded the coveted position. HOudin,
the celebrated prestidigitateur. attribu-
ted his success in his profession mainly
to his quickness of perception, which he
tells us in his entertaining autObiOgra-
ply, he acquired by educating his eyes
to detect large number of objects at a
glance. His simple plan was to select a
shop window full of miscellaneous as
sOrtment of articles and walk rapidly
past 1t number of times every day,
writing down each object which impress
sed itself on his mind. In this way he
was able after time to detect instanta-
neOusly all of the articles in the window
even though they might be numbered by
the score.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1882-04-29
Thoughts OF Wise Men.

Every man desires to live long; but no
man would be Old.-[Swift.
Be silent and safe; silence never be-
trays yOu.-[JOhn Boyle o Reilly.
An evil-speaker differs from an evil
dOer only in the want of opportunity
[Quintilian.
He who Obeys with mOdesty, appea rs
worthy of some day or other being allow
lowed to cOmmand.-[CicerO.
Never let your zeal Outrun your chari-
ty; the former is but human, the latter
is diyine.-[ Hosea BallOu.
I've never any pity for cOnceited people,
because think they carry their COM
forts about with them.-[GeOrge Eliot.
He who comes up to his own idea of
greatness must always have had very
low standard OF it in his mind Haz-
lit.
We Judge ourselves by what we feel
capable of doing, while others Judge us
by what we have already dOne.-[ Long
fellow.
Instruction does not prevent waste of
time or mistakes; and mistakes them
selves are often the cest teachers of all.
i EmtTSOu.
If a mans fortune does not fit him, it
is like the shoe in the story; If too large
it tips him up, If too small it pinches
him Horace.
believe that we cannot live better
than in seeking to become better. nor
more agreeably than having a clear
Observation-Disclosures.
In life it is difficult to say who do you
the most mischief, enemies with the
worst Intentions, or friends with the
best.-[Bulwer LyttOn.
Every school boy and school girl who
has arrived at the age Ofrefection ought
to know something about the history Of
the art of printing.-[Mann.
Blessings may appear under the shape
OF pains, losses and disappOintments,
but let him have patience, and he will
see them in their proper figures-[ Addi-
| son. ifrIrt
| When man dies they who survive
him asks what property he has left be-
| hind. The angel who bends over the dy-
ing man asks what good deeds he has
sent before him.-[KOran.
As ships meet at sea moment tOgeth-
er, when words of greeting must be
spoken, and then away into the deep, so
men meet in this world; and think we
should cross no mans path without
hailing him, and, If he needs, giving
him supDlies.-[H Henry Ward Beecher.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1882-04-29

Our mOttO--Quick sales and small
profits. To insure thu same, we make
our Peerless Cough Syrup very pleasant
to take, wrap attractively, use the largest
bottles, and warrant satisfaction. Price
of bottles, 80 cts and 81. Sold by Ken
burg Il Cooper.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1882-04-29

THE bill to place General Grant on the
retired list has'stirred the friends Of Gen.
erals Averill and PleasOntOn to insist
upon the same honor. General Averill,
the famous cavalry leader, is said to be
in almost destitute circumstances. Sena-
tor Logan refuses to accept any addition
to the Grant bill.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1882-04-29

Mothers and daughter should feel
alarmed when WEAKNESS constantly Op.
presses them. IF am fretful from ex-
hanstion of vital powers and the color is
fading from my face, Parker's Ginger
Tonic, gives quick relief. 1t builds me
up and drives away pain with wonderful
certainty" lady. =
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1882-04-29

THE Democrats in the House of Repre-
sentatives voted almost solidly in favor
Of admitting the Mormon pOlygamist
Cannon TO a seat. They made it party
question, but it is difficult to see what
political capital they can gain by it, as
decent people, all over the land, Demo-
Gratis as well as Republicans, are in ia
vor of wiping out the Mormon iniqnity.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1882-04-29

lon Wedn esday of last week one of the
National line of ocean steamers bound
from New York to LiAerpOol paid IA cents
a bushel for the privilege of carrying
1900 bushels of wheat in lallast. This
is an. event without parallel. BigIt3T
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1882-04-29
Natures Hest Assistant.

No matter what your ailment is
Browns Iron Bitters will certainly dc
you good by assisting nature in strength.
ening every part Of the body. This
remedy is soothing and refreshing, and
cOnnOt possibly do the most delicate In.
valid any injury.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1882-04-29

Mothers should remember it is a most
important duty at this season to look at
ter the health of their families cleanse
the malaria and Impurities from their
systems. and that nothing will tone up
the stomach and liver, regulate the
bowels and purify the blood so perfectly
as Parker's Ginger Tonic, advertised in
our columns Post. See other column
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1882-04-29

BETWEEN the LIST of January. 1856. and
March 81 of the present year, 5,369,OO9
alien emigrants arrived in this country,
and were added to its population. The
arrivals of March were IS, 234, and of the
nine months ending March 81 were 44O,-
1926 against 35O,53l for the same period
last year.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1882-04-29

THE Congressional committee on civil
service reform will report bill estab-
lishiug bureau of agriculture, making
its head a member of the Presidents
cabinet. fu -Nsf.tA|
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1882-04-29

OREGON Republicans, in convention
assembled at Portland, nominated full
state ticket and adopted resolutions, one
of which relates to Chinese immigration
and urges its suspen sion or restriction.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1882-04-29

1T is stated that Congressman Flower,
of New York, and Hardenburg, of New
York Jersey have obtained the personal
pledges of some twenty Democrats to
act with the Republicans on the bill to
extend national bank charters They
agree not to vote to adjourn this session
until the bill has been given cOnsidera-
ton.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1882-04-29

In refusing the Mormon Cannon seat
in that body. the House of Representa-
tives merely emphasizes the Edmunds
bill, and adds another blow to Mormon
ism. II is stated now that the Mormons
will re-elect Cannon and send him back
as a vindicatiOn, If he, in the meantime,
as is proposed, abandOns three. Of his
wives, and Keeps only one; but Congress
will simply kick him out again, for IL
there is anything meaner than poly
gamist, 1t is polygamist who will
abandon Lis wives so as to get office.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1882-04-29

PRESIDENT ARTHUR has decided to
grant Fitz John Porter a full pardon
and a bill will be sent to Congress to
restore him TO his colonelcy In the army
without back pay. Porter says he does
not care for the pay. but e,lOes demand
for sake of his family name that he be
restored to his rank in the army.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1882-04-29

snncros Of splendid farm land, good log
rue ! x2S with summer kitchen Small
81 airing and more that can be cleared easily.
Easy terms or will exchange for house and
lot. Enquire OF NJ II. CHAMPION.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09

In the Bowlus ease that came up for
hearing at the recent term of district court
at Anthony, the information was pro-
nounced defective in so much that it did
not set forth the fact that the school dis
trict whose bonds were alleged to have
been embezzled by Bowlus was a corpor-
alton duly organized under the laws of
Kansas and thereupon the information was
quashed. The matter was adjusted by a
settlement, Thus ends case that has
caused a vast amount of vexation and bad
blood. 1t is little over five years since
criminal proceedings were instituted
against Bowlus. He was in the hands of
mobs several times. This is the last of the
series of swindles that were a marked fea-
ture in the history of frontier countless
!Kingman Republican.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09

Godey's Lady's book for
March is full of good things. The
steel plate, "The Little Pilferer y
tells Its own story, and the col
ored fushion plate is a gem. The
novelette, is from the pen of Mrs,
M. Sheffey Peters, and is one OF
the very best of the series of com.
plete novels given IN the Lady's
Book. This is the only magazine,
we believe which gives such ex-
ten ded novels IN every number,
The illustrations, stories, etc.,
are all first-class. We would sug.
gest to those who do not take q
book of this kind, that the
Lady's Book would be the best
you could select.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09

The latest POLITICAL sensation
in Kansas is the proposed combi-
nation of Greenbackers, Demo-
Gratis and anti-Prohibitlonists un-
der the leadership of Hon Charles
Robinson, as candidate for Gov.
If such a coalition could be eff
fected, it would surely carry the
State, and while we can not affili.
ate with theGreenbackers in gen.
era, still we think the Democrats
OF Kansas would be willing to
make great concessions if the fat
offices of the State could be
wrested from the greedy and
rascally Republicans. Another
thing is evident that there are
hundreds of Republicans in this
State who are anti-prohibitionists
and would cast ballots for a Gov.
ernor who is not a loud-mouthed
temperance demagogue.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09

FROM MULE CREEK.-We have wealth
cred the storm, and the loss In cattle is
light 30 far as known; large numbers of
sheep are dying around here.
Falrview schools is getting along 6ne:
it is well conducted and the children are
advancing very rapidly in their studies.
Mr.. w. II. Smith will start for the rail-
road this week. l guess Uncle Bill aims
to "farm it" this year.
Bert Crew, one of Jesse Evans long
hired COW boys, Is paying his father short
visit at Burlington, this state. That is
right boys, don't forget the "0ld Folks at
home
Clark Bunton and wife are visiting
friends at the head of Mule Creek,
Squires are getting plentiful on Mule
Greek. Daddy are we all Squiresp'
Our New Mexico Frenchman has left
Barbour County with his sheep. He said
ne was going to Dodge, but the general
supposition Is that he is trying to dodge
the Township trustee.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09

The following bright observation is from
the Medicine Lodge Index. It Is a pity
to see such GENIoUs wasting his time on
country newspaper: "Why is it that
whenever you are looking for anything
you always find it In the last place you
lookP The reason is you always stop look
ing when you find it."-[ Harper Times.
We are unable to understand why it is
our neighbor over east keeps up such q
Dromiscuous firing in our direction. If il
is 'iOight" ye're after, you Will haye tc
be accommodated elsewhere. We're
peaceable, we are. By the way, the
above bright observation. was from the
pen Of that renowned humorous writer,
Bob. Burdette. and was taken bodily from
the Burlington Hakeye. We lstole the
item to see you fellows "bite"--and you
did it to perfection,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09

Guiteau is becoming very mo
rose, and seems annoyed that he
is not attracting more attention.
The other day b was looking
over a newspaper, and was OBJ
served to throw it aside and ex-
hibit marked signs of annoyance.
The guard asked him, "What's.
the matter?, p and he replied that
the newspaper had not a single
mention of his name. He an.
pears annoyed because the call.
ers are so few.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09
Notice For Publication.
AT
Larned. Kansas, Jan. 28th 1882, {

Larned. Kansas, Jan. 18th 1882.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice of
his intention to make final proof in.
support Of his claim. and that said
proof will be made before the Probate
Judge Of Barbour Co., Kas. at the coun-
ty seat. on Monday, March 9Th. 1852,
viz; Geo w. Aver, Declaratory State,
ment. No. III for the NV IA NE Ia
NE Ia. NV IA and w 1-2 of NV Ia
sec. 20 tp 81 s, range IL w. He names
the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and culti-
vation of said land, viz: Jonh w
Morris, James T. Morris. William j.
Underwood and Andrew J. Roe. all of
Barbour Co. Kansas. C. A. MoRRIs,
S0to Register.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09

The woman suffragists invited
the $50 members of the Massa-
chuset is Legislature to a grand
reception at a private residence
Friday evening, and only five at.
tended. Self preservation Is the
first law of natare. The members
did not want to be talked to
death.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09

Il ls reported that physicians who at
tended the President during his late ill
ness, are to be allowed the enormous sum
Of eighty thousand dollars. The nurse,
Mrs. Edison, has been allowed forty dol
lars per day for the time employed.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09

CHURCH DIRECTORY

Methodist Episcopal Services the lst
and 3rd Sabbeth of each month. mornino
and evening. Rev. Geo. II, Reed, Pastor.
Presbyterian;-Servic at the M. e.
church the End and 4th Sabbath of each
month, morning and evening. Rev. A.
Axllne, Pastor.
Christian Chapel: Located on on south
main street. Services every Sabbath
morning and evening. Sunday school at
$3.50 a. m. A. b. Mulkey, Pastor.
United Brethren in Christ Services
every two weeks in school house, az II
o'slock a. m. and p. NJ. Rev. VIM.
Friedley. Pastor.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09

A man who was sentenced to ninety
nine years imprisonment In Texas ap-
pealed for clemency, and the kind-hearted
) wtge, much affected by the scene, took of
six months
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09

1t is said to be astonishing to see the
number of fish that are being caught out
of the Smoky river, near Linsburg, with
spears and pichforks. 1t is estimated that
three thousand pounds were caught in this
way in two days.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09

a suit has been brought against Lou
isville physician to recover a woman's
heart, that he lugged or when making a
post mortem examination. He had prob
ably oougted the woman at one time with
cut making any impression, and wished
% try nitry7slycerine on the infena
thing.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09

We see by the Dodge City
Times that Mike Sutton has re.
signed the Office of County At
torney of Ford county. The rea-
sons for this step are not given,
but we suppose they are good and
sufficient ones.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09

As the Times has previously stated,
Medicine Lodge viii tender the stock men
who VIII De In that city on the 18th to
attend tn affairs pertaining to the annual
round-up, brilliant entertainment. A
free bali and BANQUET of magnificent pro-
portions has been projected, and viii Ger
tainiy be very sucoessful.-[Leavenworth
Times.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09

Je6 Halt cousin Of the James boys,
and who resided In Kentucky, was arrest
cd at his home, brought to Kansas City,
convicted Of being one Of the Winston
train robbers on his own confession, and
sentenced to twenty-five years in the pen
ltentiary,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09

A number OF children in Mcpherson,
VINO have been wccinated, have since
broken out with yellow blisters, similar to
smallpox. What this can be Is puzzling
question. By.some IL Is called mild touch
of smallpox. Il evidently follows as the
elects Of vaccination.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09

Mrs. F. L. Pierce, who made pi out of
about everything inl the Lalin Herald Of
fee she could lay her hands on and scared
the printers nearly to death, has been fined
$50 for her fun.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09

For the past month or two the Harvey
county papers have ben filed with moth
ing but railroad talk. Newton wanted to
vote $25O,OOO in bonds to two new kroads,
but they were defeated by large ma.
iority.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09
Attempt to Assasinate Queen Victoria

On last Thursday as Queen Vic.
toria was entering her carriage, a
man stepped up and deliberately
fired apistol at her. Fortunate
ly.the assassin's aim was poor. and
England was spared her ruler.
The mans name was Mclean, but
no motive is given for the das.
tardly attempt on the life of the
Queen.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09

An Emporia man thought he would save
two cents postage by folding letter in a
newspaper. He had to pay SO for his ex-
pertinent. He will probably buy three
cent stamp, next time,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09

The preachers in the Mormon Taberna-
Gle at Salt Lake were on their high horses
Sunday. They declared that no power of
earth or hell could Stop polygamy, and
that congress men might pass laws and be
id, they would be id anyhow,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09

Regularly from two to four times week,
herds of Missouri and Arkansas cattle are
driven through Wichita to points in the
west Thew will run from one hundred
to four hundred in a bunch, generally
young cattle, mostly poor In flesh.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09

A meeting of stock men will be
held at the Road ranch of Chas
Heinz, on the Cimaron, at the
crossing of the Jones and Plum
mer trail, on Friday, March 10th,
to make arrangements for the
spring roundup.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09

An exchange says fashionable young
people are calling upon somebody to in
vent new dance. Suppose "somebody"
invents one wherein the young lady dances
around the house and helps her mother do
a little housework. How would that step
takeH
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09

It Is the opinion of all the leading pa
pers of the country that poligamy must
go. Meetings are beeing held nightly in
all the large cities, and resolutions passed
asking Congress to pass laws that viii for
ever crush out the monster evil.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09

The Holton Signal says w. d. Barnett,
one of the leading horticulturalists of the
county has examined his peach trees and
finds about ninety per cent of the buds
killed. Not a very bright outlook for q
peach crop.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09

The people ut Sedan, Chautauqua coun-
ty, have about come to the conclusion that
they would rather have the smallpox than
60 endure the suffering caused by vac
cinatlon.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09

The syrup factory at Sterling has made
contracts with the farmers in that vicinity
tor the delivery of from $4,000 to S25,-
600 worth Of cane the coming season.
This means cash.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09

A crowd Of boys went out hunting over
In the western part Of Sumner county a
couple Of Sundays ago, and like bad boys
generally do they get to fooling with
their guns, and one Of them sprinkIed an
other with shot. No damage was done ex-
oept to make him feel mighty ticklish
about the seat Of his breeches.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09
The WESTERN HOUSE
Kiowa, Kansas.

E. j. KERcHNER, Proprieto.
The travelling public will find
this house first. class in all re-
spects.
This house is a favorlte step
ping place for the cattle men.
Feed Stable in connection with
the house.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09

Adog at Savannah committed suicide
by stretching himself across the track in
front Ofa moving engine. 1t was supposed
thas he did 30, omzed with grief over the
death Of his master. who was killed some
time before by fall from an engine.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09

The commissioners of Philips county
met recently and reduced the salaries of
the county clerk and treasurer to $1,000
per annum each.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09

The Mormons are Democratic almost o
n man. That is the only good point in
their favor.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09

Between the 18th and 10Th of this month
Pension agent Adams will pay out nearly
two hundred and fifty thousand dollars to
pensioners, in Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09

Thunder and lightning, our winter, the
beautiful snow and Saint John all appear
ed in Widfield Sunday, so says the Cour-
ant.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09

1t is predicted by one or two of
our exchages that Gov. Robinson
will be the Democratic candidate
for Governor of Kansas next fall.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09

President Arthur has appointed Roscoe
Conkling Associate Justice of the SUI
preme Court of the United States, to sue
ceed Justice Hunt, of New York.