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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02
Black Lao In Rattle

What is called black leg or gargct in
young cattle has made its appearance in
this county the past two seasons. 1t ap-
pears to be the best bred, fattest young cat
tie-the better they are bred the more fat
they take on as general thing. This dis
ease among cattle in its worst form is he.
yond control, and in bad cases the only thing
to do Is to sharpen the knife and commence,
skinning. In the mild forms there are
various remedies, such as bleeding. pnrg-
ing or exercise. The principal cause OF
the disease is an over gorge of the stom-
ache, want of digestion and exercise. Cat.
tie hertied and corralled allthe time are no,
likely to take ii, because they have plenty
Of exercise in being driven about from
place to place. 1t often occurs among
young cattle, fed high and standing in lot,
where they have but Lit tie exercise vet plen
ty Of feed. Cattle driven a mile each da,
are not liable to take il, hence we find littl,
Of it in range cattle that rustic for living
The Chronoscope would advise stockmen
those having higher grades of shorthorns
in good condition, to see to it that the,
have to be driven around each day. Sor.
ghum is good preventative owing TO #
purging qualities and good water teguhrl,
ndplenty Of salt is also bcneficial.-Ia,
ned Chronoscope.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02

The New York Sun published long inter
view with T. c. Eastman, who has given the
subject of beef supply much study. According
to his figures about the only person who makes
any big money on beeves is the man who raises
them. For example, he starts of with a2-year-
old steer weighing LOO, for which he claims that
the feeder pays 4 cents to the breeder, or $4S;
the steer must eat 100 bushels of corn before he
is in good condition shipper; this at 40 cents
is $40, or making the steer then cost $SS. The
waste Of corn which hogs will fatten on will
pay for the feeding and handling. The steer
will now weigh 800 and will sell for cents, or
$50. But from this must be deducted the cost
of getting him to market, say 81 so, and cents
for commission men. So there is no profit up
TO this time. There must be a mistake some
where in this calculation. We rather think it
is in the first item of cents 10 the breeder;
and maybe in the amount and price of corn
necessary TO fatten the animal One thing is
certain: range cattle are put on the market at
much less cost.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02
Demand for Bulls.

From information received at The Infll-
Gator office, verbally and by letter, it ap-
pears that the demand for bulls Is large
and is not confined to one portion of the
New West nor for certain breed of cattle.
The demand is large and general, while the
supply does not appear to be equal to the
inquiry which is being made. This is but
the natural result of the increase of the
stock interests of Western Missouri. Kan
sas, Colorado, Nebraska, Indian Territory.
and other portions of the country tributary
to Kansas City and the desire to improve
the quality of the cattle. And not only
are the sections of the country referred to
making inquiry and purchases, but the Pa
cific coast has had representatives here who
have purchased what they desired. 1t is
gratifying to know that the desire for the
Improvement of what is known as s.scrtb''
Cattle is growing. Experience has proved
that 1t costs no more to feed good cattle
than common ones, and that the net profits
are larger. From year to year, within the
past hve or six years the demand for i'm
proved bulls, in the country tributary to
Kansas City, has increased, and the promise
is for still larger increase for the future.
The Indicator regards the outlook for
the Improvement of Western cattle as in
deed promising, and bids the stock raisers
OF the New West God-speed in the COM
mendable work in which they are engaged.
Kansas City Indicator.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02
The Oklahomaites

On last Saturday and Sunday, the Okla
homa boomers who went from here. began
returning, and still they keep coming back
from the "promised land" Some of the
boomers express themselves as thinking
the expedition was an entire failure, as far
as results are concerned at present, owing
to the fact that there was no unison of ac-
ton, and therefore each separate colony
from the different parts of the country had
their own IDEAS and notions regarding the
mode of procedure and acted accordingly.
One Mcpherson county man advanced the
idea that it would take a greater number
Of soldiers to keep the boomers in Oklaho-
ma than it would to put them out. The
boomers are getting out of that region as
fast as circumstances will permit but find
it no easy matter to dodge the Z. S. troops
that are picking them up wherever found.
One thing is certain, we believe, this will
be the last raid that will take place for
many day, at least until congress takes
some action regarding the disposition Of
the same.-Caldwell Commercial.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02

We are in receipt of the premium list of the
first annual fat stock show TO be held ar River
view Park, Kansas City, Nov. 1toS, 1888. From
the liberal premiums offered In cash, we con-
clude the gentlemen in charge of this enterprise
are determined to have a large exhibition. The
business men of that enterprising city have Ia
ken hold of the matter and we find liberal spe-
cial premiums offered by them, showing that
they are alive TO the importance of encourag-
ing the show. Chicago made a success Of the
fat stock show held there last year, and Kansas
City viii certainly do as well. Stockmen in this
section are more interested in the premiums of
fered for range cattle, so we quote the pre-
miums offered for these:
Best carload lot of Is cattle, 9 years old and
over, 500; I'd best, $50 Best carload lot of Is
cattle, 2, and under years, 800; I'd best, $50.
Best carload OF 20 cattle, and under years,
500; I'd best, $50. For range wintered Texas
cattle: Best carload lot Of 10 cattle Of any age
500; I'd best, $50.
But these are only small part of the classes
in the catalogue. All Of the fancy breeds will
be exhibited; besides sheep. hogs and poultry.
The exhibition will surpass any miscellaneous
fair ever held ia this country.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02
Prom Texas.

GIVn xoAHb. .ta.f
Mr.. z. d. Etue, Of the Kansas City Live
Stock Indicator, IN a letter from Austin.
Texas has the following interesting news
from the ''Lone Star" state:
The weather is the absorbing tonic
now, as every man you meet i'm this country
either has cattle or sheep to sell or wants
to purchase for northern ranches. From
all reports so far received there will be
very little loss Of cattle in Southern Texas,
while sheep have suffered severely. O,,ite
a number Of cattlemen have been here dur.
ing the past week or two, and there Is con-
siderable trading in prospect. / have not
heard of any beeyes having been contrac-
ted yet; except 600 of the Goodnight 3 and
year old steers, which Finch, Lord &
Nelson have sold to j. z. Wiser at $50 Der
head on the Goodnight ranch. There have
Deen several sales of horses at prices rang
ng from S35 to S43, delivered on the
ranches here, and few new contracts for
cattle, among them lot of 5000 one and
| two-yers-old steers from Conkle & Lytle
to WA. Towers, delivered in Colombo at
Slo.6O and $1,000. The prices for cattle
delivered On ranches here range Sl2 to Sl3
for yearlings and SIG to SIT for two-year.
olds, though have not heard of any sales
at the latter figures. The cattlemen here at
present, besides residents, are l.. A. Mosty.
VA. Towers, Major Mabry, B. B. Groom
and MIR. Nelson, Of Finch, Lord & Nelson.
From conversation with them and others
learn that the "drive'' this year will fall
much below lSS2-probably 100000 to
100000 in all.
may mention that Col. Day has just com.
pleted contract for the sale of his Kansas
ranch to an English company for the
round sum of S650,000. The cattle num-
Der about $4,000 and with the spring brand
ing will foot up about 21,lOO. The sale of
course includes horses, camp outfits, etc.,
and is considered cheap, but as the Col
ohels health is not extra good, he is will
| ing to retire and leave some one else TO
"raise the price of yearlings at the rate of
half-a-dollar day." as he did last sum.
nier while stopping in Kansas City. The
Colonel contemplates trip to California,
Sandwich Islands, Europe, South America
and other points for the benefit of his
health.
"A charter was. issued yesterday to the
Austin Cattle company for raising and
feeding cattle, horses and other live stock,
ana conducting general ranch business
capital stock, 100000. Incorporltors-
john ID. Webb, w. j. Montgomery, j. II
robertson, Houghton & Robertson.
Bud lDriskill has just sold his Dakota
ranch.to his cousins Dal. and Sam Driskill,
containing about 3,1OO cattle, horses, camp
outfits, etc. for 100000.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02

"lndians are like children" said Mr.. Kirk
patrick, In recOunting his adventures to "A
reporter of the Philadelphia Times. "If
yon gain their confidence, you can do what
you please with them. l never made a
promise to an Indian that did not keep;
and that is why made plenty of friends
among the tribes. They like bravery, too,
and will not hurt man who shows NO
fear when overpowered. When the ffrdians
get you in corner, II you stand up and
bare your breast, land tell tie N to shoot,
they will never do it. l have had to do
that twice in my life, and so speak from ex4
perience; but never knew them to Kill a
prisoner who defied them.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02

Mr.. Robert Moody, of the Panhandle of
Texas, was in the city on Saturday and
called at The Indicator Office to correct an
item published Last week, taken from tho
Mobeetie Panhandle, in regard to the loss
of cattle In the Panhandle. Mr.. Moody
says that some Arkansas cattle driven ali
of last summer and turned on the range
very poor have died to some extent, as was
to have been expected, but that otherwise
the losses were ligit.-K, G. Indicator.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02

"The people would rejoice if the Hon.
Haskell would succeed in planting his foot
ON the PROSTATE body of Townshend," b +
cause they have a lively recollection
that Haskell In the Forty-Sixth congress
stood between the Star reuters and their
impugners, and defended them against
every attack. Brady and Dorsey's pecuia.
tions were brought to the notice of Hayes,
but he failed to take action. Haskell de-
Tended them against the charges, and fa4
vcredevery demand for expediting and in
creasing the routes.-Wichita Beacon.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02

Mr.. p. Carnegia returned on Saturday,
direct from the Beavey creek and West
Canadian country. Mr.. c. was in that
section during the last severe storm and
informs us that it did but little damage TO
stock cattle on the Canadian, but they are
thin owing to the range being short. On
the Beaver they are in good condition.
Mr.. CarDegia's trip through Texas and the
West seems to have done him good. and he
returns i'm excellent health and fully pre-
pared for the coming seasons work.
Caldwell Commercial.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02

AT the meeting OF Kansas Shorthorn
breeders, at Topeka recently, the question
of using Texas cows as foundation OH
which to breed Shorthorn bulls was dis
cussed and generally regarded with favor,
and the statement concurred in that the
cross between a thoroughbred Shortl,orli
bull and Texas cow brought as good
prices as the cross between the native COWS
and grade bulls; also that the higher grides
were found to be harder than the Texas
cattle.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02

X. III. Wright returned from Austin. Tex
us, on Thursday last, having been IN ats
tendance at the convention of stockmen
held at Austin. He informs us that tho
drive this year will be much larger than
the drive Of hast year. The number of
young cattle that will be driven to this
market will be much more than last year.
The bulk Of the cattle will be marketed ut
Dodge City.-Dodge City Times.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02

Somebody tells the story of the late ven.
erable President Pond, of the Bangor The-
ological Seminary, that on one occasion he
delivered an almost interminabfe haransue
in opposition to Darwinism winding ND
with the question. "If we are monkeys
where are our tails p One of his tired
auditors responded: ave have set on f1em
90 long that they are all worn off.n
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02

So far 1888 has been year of startling calam-
tiles. More deaths by violence have occurred
within six weeks than in all the fifty-two weeks
of last year, or any one of the three preceding
years. More lives have been lost by accident
on sea and land since January 1st than were
sacrificed in the Egyptian war. More damage
has been caused by the storms and floods of
the last few weeks than by the storms and floods
of the three or four preceding years.-Inter-
Ocean.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02

The snow-fieas, common heretofore only TO
the Arctic regions, have made their appearance
in great numbers in Canada and the Eastern
part Of the United States. They are much like
the common flea, but smaller, have fan tails
which they use for propulsion, and are regard
ed as terrible pest. How they came no one
can tell, but suppose that they came on the
wings Of some of the recent snow storms from
the far north
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02

There has been considerable complaint made
about the management of the State University
at Lawrence, and the legislature was slow in
making the large appropriations asked for. 1t
is claimed that the law department is a farce;
that the normal department amounts to moth
ing, and that the entire university is nothing
more than a country high-school, run in the in
terest of Lawrence
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02

In the Missouri pcnitentiary last Friday a lot
of cOnvicts got up a niutiny and attempted to
escape. Bafhed in this, they overpowered the
guards and set fire TO a collar factory, which
burned down, and besides other buildings and
machinery were badly damaged, the loss to the
state and to contractors amounting to about
S35O,O0O. The members Of the legislature were
armed and stItioned around the walls to pre-
vent prisoners from escaping.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02

Jay Gould is going on a two years trip around
the world with his family. 1t is understood
that his health demands that he take recreation,
so he has concluded on this sensible way of
getting the needed rest. He is having his own
yacht built for the trip, and says he will go
nearly everywhere. He will not take in Africa
or the north pole. however
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02

Ex Governor st. John stated In one of
his Eastern lectures that often ut the ballot
box he had been compelled to hold his fin
gers to his nose on account of the often.
sive characters there congregssed. We
opine that he would not have told this had
the beastly ballot-box not gone back on
him last Noyember.--Leaycnworsh Times
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02

1t is stated by botanists that there are about
one hundred varieties of loco weed, and only
enc OF them poisonous. 1t takes an expert OBJ
server and analyzist to distinguish the danger
Gus from the harmless species. To establish
this difference without distinction requires
more study and research than most ranchmen
Doasaaa
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02

The Wichita Eagle, of February sth, says:
Mr.. Butler, of this city, is the owner of a mule
which foaled a living colt on Tuesday morning.
This is a fact. The product, whatever you may
call it, is alive and lively, and the incredulous
can call at his stable and satisfy themselves.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02
4 Good Place to StOn.

The MEDICINE LODGE HOUSE, under the
of Shelley & Layton, is
prepared To accommodate all guests who
may call. Good rooms, bountirul table,
and all the accommodations to be found in
a well regulated hostelry. Good rooms for
commercial men. The headquarters for
stOckmen. ian12-42
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02

Marley Kitleman, the champion Amer.
can foot-racer, and whose parents resido
in this place, arrived home from the east
last week. His last race Of one hundred
yards for $500 side came of at Wood
stock, Canada. short time ago which he
ran in nine and three-quarter seconds, the
fastest time on record.--Harper Sentinel.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02

Frank James will be tried in Daviess county,
Missouri, in June, for his alleged depredations
there. The prosecution feels certain of con-
victing him of the train robbery and murder.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02

In Republic cohnty, this state, by the burning
of house recently child lost its life. Aneigh-
Dor charged the parents, who had lost their all,
three dollars for keeping the little ones body
in the house over night
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02

The secretary of the interior, in response to
numerous inquiries of cattlemen, has telegraph
cd that at present no leases will be granted in
the Indian Territory.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02
NOTES AND COMMENTS.

Hutchinson wants it's streets sprinkled, and
the mayor will receive bids for the work, says
the Herald
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02

The Medicine Lodge INDEX comes to us
this week enlarged to seven column quar-
to with new dress throughout. The pa
per, barring its politics, is one of our very
best exchanges. 1t is published in the in
terest of the stockmen of the southwest
Pratt County Press
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02

A. Prescott, banker of Topeka, committed
suicide last Friday by shooting himself through
the head with revolver. No cause can be
given for the act. He had no financial or do
mestic troubles
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02

$50 you have got twins at your house p
said Mrs. Becaimbe to little Tommy Sam
uelson. "Yes, ma'am. two of EN-" "what
are yeu going to- call themT thunder
and Lightning" "why, those are strange
names to call Children" sweli, that's
what pa called them as soon as Inc heard
they were In the housc."-Texas Siftings.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02
POSTAL.

POstofiice at Medicine Lodge open from Z A NJ
to 9 PM. Sundays one hour ON arrival of mail.
Money order office. w. ID. VANSLYKE, Pm
EMMA VANSLYKE, ASSISTANT.
The Mails:
From Harper and all Eastern points, arrives
daily at p NJ; leaves daily ut 10 A NJ.
From sun City, Lake City. Soldier Creek. Red
Creek, Hutchinson. KingInan. Bross, kiOwa,
Lodi, arrives Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
days at5PM. Departs Tuesdays, Thursday and
Saturdays at An.
From Iuka, Elm Mills and Saratoga arrives on
Tuesdays and Fridays at 3 M and departs on
Wednesdays and Saturdays at SAM.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02

She admitted to her mother that the
youtg man had made very strong Inn
preston on her. "Yes," remarked the old
lady, Il can see where she impression
mashed the lace es fiat as clean napkin.
Don't let il happen again"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02


Special Agent Tufts completed his labor
on the wire fence investigation In the fiefd
below and at this point hast Thursday, and
lett on the evening train on that day for
his home at Mnscogee. He was somewhat
n'sned while here on account Of dispatches
received from home concerning the Creek
troubles, and urging him to come ut once
to try and defiect settlement with them.
His treatment Of the stockmin was gentle.
manly and courteous, and they properly
appreciate 1t. Let his report be what II may
the members OF the Cherokee Strip Stock
Association will be entirely satisfied that
he gave them fair bearing and a proper
consideration of their case. - CALDWELL
Post.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02

'sSever would call boy Of milne Alias,"
said Mrs. Jones, "if had hundred to-
name. Men by that name is aIMs cuttinf
up capers. Here's Alias Thompson, Alias
Williams, Alias the Night-hafk- been
took up for stealin'."
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02
In the Yellowstone yaflsv.

Advices from the Yellowstone Valley
say that the cattle are doing well there and
are not In the least suffering. Prices still
contlm'e to rise, and some cattle are held
az $40, while some ask $40. Those who
invested in cattle six months ago are now
fica. A great many are interested In the
conuition of cattle, and have thousands of
collars invested. They are beginning to
learn that the buffalo grass in the Yellow
stone Valley is richer and in better supply
ulan IN any other place, Texas not exceptI
e''' anu the Climate is more agreeable. This
winter the snow has not exceeded n tieush
OF SIX inches in the valley, which does no
harm whatever.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02

The Oklahoma boomers are getting back as
fast as they can, and are generally disgusted
with the country, with Payne, and with them
serves. tis hardly likely that another expedF
'ion wiz enter this country for awhile, at Ioasts
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02
SOCIETIES.
CHURCHES.

METHODIST Observation-Disclosures first
4N4 and third Sundays of each month. Sum
day school ut 3 Z. NJ. J. +. HILL, Pastor
DRESBYTERIAN.-Ser on second anI
= fourth Sundays of each month. Sunday
school at p. NJ. a. AxIINE, Pastor.
CHRISTIAN.-Church meeting and sacra-
- ment every sunday at ii O'Clock. Sunday
school nt 10 O'Clock.
TINTED OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES at the Chris
- tian church on the -th Sunday each month
by REV. COLE.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02

Advertising Rates.
Every day we receive proposals for advertis-
ing space from patent medicine men, sewing
machine companies, book publishers, advertis-
ing agents, etc. To all such we will say: The
space in this paper can be filled with home adj
Vertisements at good prices. We have a good
circulation among an intelligent class of people.
We have no foreign ads in the paper, and don't
care to have unless they pay In CASH our regular
rates. These are:
i column, tour location), per year, $4,000
1 inch, 1000
800
800
All reading notices 10 cents per line EACH IN
sERTION.
CASH QUARTERLY IN ADVANCE
{. W. PAYNE, PROPRIETOR.
Office: OVER THR MEDICINE VALLEY BANK.
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ID F.JOIINSON, NJ. D.,
Physician AND Surgeon,
MEDICINE LODGE, KANs.

VIII practice in Barbour and adjoining
counties. Office, Pioneer drug store. Night
at residence. 3-3l.
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