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The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-04-21
oRITICIsING THE LEGISLATURE.

Editor Exchange:
The time was in the history of our
government. both state and national. |
that the people, in contrasting it with /
the systems Of government in the old
world, were justly proud. Ours was
truly representative government in
all its branches, both state and nation,
al. There were no Hobbies interven-
ing between the people and their
representatives to change their will.
But a change has been brought about
by a system of monOpolies never dream
ed of by our fathers. We need only
to refer to affairs in our own state 10
show the influence of those vast cor
porations upon our legislation, defeats
ing the will of the people. The dem
ocratic convention which met in Nash
vile on the twentieth of last June
was heralded throughout the state,
by the press and the speakers, as a
representative body of men, such as
had not assembled in Nashville for
years past. 1t was also claimed that
in the platform adopted by that con-
vention, the will of the people
was expressed. All the legislative
candidates for office OH the Democrat
ic side endorsed the platform, and by
their election it was endorsed by the
people. There was no misunder-
standing between the people and their
representatives as to what they want
ed. The leading features Of the plat
form we're, the settlement of the state
debt; railroad commission; not an
advisory commission, but one to reg
uIate the tariff of the roads. What
kind of influence has been brought
to bear upon our present Legislature,
causing them to disregard the will of
the people? 1t is known throughout
the state that powerful railroad lob
by has been at work upon our iegisla-
ture for some time past. Is it a fact,
that the solid arguments of the lobby
are more potent than the will Of the
people? The people SO understand it,
upon the part of some of their pepre>
sentatives, and they should and will
be held, to strict accountability. A
railroad commission bill had been
agreed upon in caucus. On what
meat those members fed, from the
the passage of the bill in caucus TO
the defeat of the bill in the senate,
leave for their immediate constituent
cy to say. 1t is plain to be seen that
inroads are being made upon our rep
resentative form of government, and
if it is not checked in some way, our
form of government will be subvert'
ed. / desire no war upon mUnOpoliesi
l desire not to cripple them in their
legitimate rights. If the strong arm
of the law must be resOrted to, &c
force them to do right, then am fol
the law. AS an evidence of theiI
discrimination, and the necessity Of t
law regulating railroad freights,
will instance only one case: jackson
f Tenn, has been allowed advantage
in shipments of cotton over Milan
with equal railroad advantages to the
detriment of Milan and the building
up of jackson. Is that fair? Is it just
r l suppose they act upon the theor!
, that monopoly must create monopoly
} My motto is, Equal and exact jus
tice to all; exclusive privileges t,
' none" The cry of indignation shouic
; ring in the ears of the recreant mem
bers of our legislature from Carter t.
Shelby. DEMOCRAT.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-04-21

Gov. Bates selection of railroad
commissioners seems to give general
satisfaction throughout the state, so
far as we have been able to learn.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-04-21

No medicine ever introduced to the
profession and public has given such
universal satisfaction or preserved so
many lives as DR.. MoFFETrs TEETH
INA (Tsething PO,Odsrs). Druggists
tell us the rapid increase in its sale is
marvellous.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-04-21

Sedberry sells twice as much beer
for nickel as any man in town.
Call and see for yourself.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-04-21
SATURDAY. APRIL 81, 1888.

The Nashville World says Col.
Colyar, of the American, is as honest
as he is handsome. Rather equivo>
cal.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-04-21
PLAIN
TRUTHS

The blood is the foundation Of
life, it circulates through every part
of the body, and unless it is pure
and rich, good health is impossible.
If disease has entered the system
the only sure and quick way to drive
it out is to purify and enrich the
blood.
These simple facts are well
known, and the highest medical
authorities agree that nothing but
iron will restore the blood to its
natural condition; and also that
all the iron preparations hitherto
made blacken the teeth, cause head
ache, and are otherwise injurious.
Browns IRON BIrTERs will thor
oughly and quickly asSimilate with
the blood, purifying and strengthen
ing it, and thus drive disease from
any part of the system, and it will
not blacken the teeth, cause head
ache or constipation, and is posi-
lively n0f injurious.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-04-21
Saved his Child.
~ n. Eutaw ST., Bal

n n. Eutaw ST., BALTIMORE, Nd,
Feb II, 1880,
Gents Upon the Recommended
ton Of friend ] tried BRowE's
IRoN BITrKRs as a tonic and re-
Ktorative for my daughter, whom
I was thoroughly convinced was
wasting away with Consumption.
Having lost three daughters by the
terrible disease, under the care OF
eminent physicians, ! was 10th to
believe that anything could arrest
the progress Of the disease, but, 10
my great surprise before my dauRh-
Ter had taken one bottle Of BRowE's
lion BITTHRs, she began TO mend
and now is quite restored to former
health. A fifth daughter began 20
show signs Of Consumption, and
when the physician was consulted
he quickly said "Tonics were re-
CURED and when informed thar
the elder sister was taking BRowN's
lRoH BTITERs, responded that is
good tonic, take t.
ADoRAA PHRLrs.
Browns IRON BITTERs effeetual-
ly cures Dyspepsia, Indigestion and
Weakness, and renders the greatest
relief and benefit TO persons suffering
from such wasting diseases as Con-
sumption, Kidney Complaints, etc.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-11

In pursuance to call, there was a large
gathering Of stockmen at this place last
Saturday to make arrangements for the
roundup and send men to the Territory to
commence work on the 2lst inst, and con-
slider other matters Of interest 10 tie stock
men.
James Wilson was unanimously chosen
chairman OF the meeting and the represent
atives OF the INDEx and Cresset were re-
qnested to act as secretaries.
The chairman explained that Il was nee
essary for stockmen to come to some nm
derstnding about sending representatives
to the Territory roundup, providing outfits
etc He thought there should be enough
men sent to watch out for the Interests OF
every one In the country. Those who 70
Is the extreme southern division can work
mp ~ far as Drumm's and there, n neces
sary, be relieved by Others from this com.
~. There should be Representatives in
The lat and 81 divisions but he did moi
know that It would be necessary to send
any one 70 the third division. The mos,
important thing is to send enough men q
get all the cattle that may have strayet
down there this year and besides those thai
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-11

The gymnasium has been informally open
cd anda glance at the average citizrn will
show that he has been practicing. There Is
no difficulty In counting half dozen pair OF
black eyes anda as many more skinned noses
and cracked heads. And, the amnsc ment
has not been confined to the giddy young
men either. The old grey heads and bald
heads have been pzcticing. Think ofthe
dignihed Stith and the staid Higgins hay-
inga bout with the gloves and backing
each others eyes. Imagine the aldermanic
form Of Eli Smith executing the revolutions
Of buzz saw around the horizontal bar.
Think Of the illustrous Sample plastering
Editor hcNcal over the head with an In
dian club; OF the seclate McCanless having
lifting match with the obese Layton.
Imagine the matter-of-fact Yant flying the
trapese with Ry VanSIyke for q partner.
That shows that the gymnasium will be a
popular institution. There will be lots of
work for the surgeons, but lots of fun for
the boys. Let FER roll, let FER rollI
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-11
LOCAL ITEM s,
In RnaI

Al Eckert was sick, but he Is up and
about now. Love is training Frank
Shelley's trotting colt. wv. p. Ewing
and +. W. Payne visited Wellington
this week. Considerable OF a hail
storm Tuesday night. Who will give
the Baptist brethren a lot for their
church. &. d. John Higgins Is said 20 be
the best boxer Ina town. The MethO-
dist festival cleared $50 last Friday
night. SO there will likely be some
comfortable seats provided there.
Gasoline stoves are becoming popular
The roundup brigade win leave
here Tuesday next. q. Everyone is glad
that Pearson Is at the front again.
Twenty more days In which TO COM
plete the sidewalks. Postmaster Van
Slyke was sick several days this week
Il Johnson was In town this morn
ing. Everybody turn out to the meet
Ing next Monday afternoon. =. And in
sist on the old school house bringing its
worth. Ed Allen; the leather man,
was here yesterday. E. Lem Moore is
talking Of opening a restaurant. Ri
Icy Lake was down yesterday and re-
ports that he Is doing very well with his
horses. &C. G.. Turney is visiting in
the east. &. . No less than twenty-five
wagon loads Of movers on their way to
the far west passed here this week.
Perry McClanahan will be foreman for
X. +. Edwards, Of Kinsley. David
Sauble, Of Florence, who owns cattle
here, came In this week. Lemonade
at Mounts bowling alley. w.
Little and II. G. Thompson have each
purchased handsome buggies Of Dan
Morris. -. w. +. Houghton has been in
Kansas City this week. Z. Next to i'm
possible TO get good man to ride the
east line Of the county. =. Lee 4 Rob
erts have n new sign on their livery
front. Bob Taliaferro will attend to
the culsene OF the roundup party that
will take I'm the first division. Perry
Ewing wants n good cook for his round
up outfit. Judge Shepler spent two
days this week surveying through the
county. The wind storm Tuesday
night scared up the population Of Sun
City considerably. -. A lawn party is
announced for this evening at the resi-
dence Of Mr.. Skeen. d. Casper burst
has big garden across Elm creek.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-11

We are glad to announce that satisfacto-
~ arrangements have been made by which
Mr.. J.. +. Pearson, Is enabled to resume his
business at this place. The present closing
Of the store was owing to unavoidable cir
cumstances but they have only tended to
create CONFIDENCE In the honesty and integ.
rity Of Mr.. Pearson II any evidence was
needed to establish either. He opened out
yesterday morning at his old stand, where
he will BE- happy to serve his patrons old
and new. alike. lie has a complete stock
Of goods and will endcavor to merit any
patronage that may be extended to him
Read his announcement ia another column
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-11

A small cyclone passed through King
man county Tuesday night and blew down
four houses two miles from Cleveland, In
that county; but fortunately no lives were
lost that we have heard Of. The storm
was quite severe at and surrounding MeCIl-
ciEe Lodge but no serious damage was
done. Below here on the Medicine river
the hail fell thick and fast, and ono gen.
tlcman says he picked up hail stones as
large as his fist, that appeared as II they
were number OF small stones CONCEALED
together. We have heard Of no stock be-
ing injured by the hail.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-11

Our recorder. l. W. Moore, says he Is
In receipt Of Information from q party In
Chicago, which leads him to believe thst
some one has been forging titles to prop
erty IN this county. A party from there
writes that he has purchased hand In section
II, township 81, range 10, west, and that
he has an abstract Of title pnrportlng to
have been made BY Hiram J. Phelps OF
this county In August, 1854. The fact Is
that no snch person has ever lived here.
and that every abstract or title that has
been made In thls county ehiring the past
two yrars has BEEN made BY Mr.. Moors
and further, ar. Moore has ascertaincd
that 10 land has been taken up in-the Sc
ton and range described BY anyone. So
the Chicago party who has been speculate
Ing on Barber eoanty real estate has more
than likely been victimized by a land
sharper.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-11

+. H. Shelley. manager OF the Gen-seo
Cattle company, returned from Missouri
this week with q car load Of fine young
bulls which he purchased OF w. +. Gordon,
the well.known stOckman, Of Liberty, Mo.
The animals have been turned on the Salt
Fork and Eagle Chief range, Of which the
GeneseO Cattle company's range now
forms q part. Mr.. Shelly said it was with
great difficulty that the animals were
brought Out Of Harper, all the country sur
rounding being plonghed up and planted
and the owners Of the small patches and
garden spots being very particular about
their crops. And now don't 1t occur that
ifone.car load ofyearlings create eOnsterna-
don around the stock yards, and subject
the owners to expense for damage they
may do, that bunch Of thousand range
cattle would have a fine time getting in
there.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-11

The voters Of this school district viii
meet at this place next Monday afternoon.
l4th inst, by order Of the school directors
to consider what disposition shall be made
OF the old school building. There should
be good attendance at the meeting. Sincc
the erection Of the new brick school house
tho Old frame building ls Of no account for
school purposes, and Il really Ia the way,
aud should be removed At the same time
it las good material In II, and could be re
moved and converted into dwelling or a
business house at small cost
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-11

4 telegram WAS received here Tuesday
night by John and James Fleming sum-
moning them to their old home in waverly,
ILL.,, on account Of the serious illness of
their mother. Accompanied by Nick
Sherlock they started ut once for Harper
In the severe storm that was raging and
reached Tiers In time to take the early
train for the cast.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-11

w. c. REED, who is holding cattle north
OF this place, came in Wednesday from
Florence, Re, where he eom-fed lJO head
OF cattle and 300 hogs The cattle he ship
ped to Kansas City where lac realized So.
per head and the hogs he slaughtered and
packed ut Florence, and has already found
sale for the meat at fair prices.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-11

Rev. A. q. Fryuar, rrpreseutiye Of the
Baptist Home Missionary Society. OF New
York, held series OF religious services
here this week. The society Is dcsirous OF
securing lot here, while real estate can be
purchased at reasonable figures, on which
to erect n church at come time ia the fu-
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-11

W. II. Hazard was in the city yesterday.
lie and Ed. Gilroy have just returned from
Missouri with 60 head Of fine young bulls,
which will be turned In with their herd
near Sun City, on the Medicine river.
They claim 10 have secured superior LOT
Of anir.la
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-11

wicks Brothers, OF Youngstown, Ohio,
lately made two purchases Of crttlc In the
Salt Fork and Eagle Chirr Pool, which
gives them the advantage Of good range.
From john +. Jones they purchased 300
she cattle for S35 pr head including the
range and II head Of saddle horses. From
Wa W. Suc'y, they purchased $50 head
Of One-wintered twO-ycar-old T,xss steers
for 5000, including range and saddle
horaea
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-11

Lee Bradley has resigned the position Of
superintendent Of the Lafayette Cattle Com
pany, and Mr.. Nick Fulkcrson, an exPer-
ieDccd stockman, member Of the eompa-
ny will sIccced TO the position. Lee ex-
pets to return to Missouri and engage In
business
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-11

Bunk Ward aftcr looking over Colorado
and big portion Of wyoming,with view
10 locating. returned home Sunday and s<ys
his place ndts him better than any he vis-
itrd. wyoming. he thinks l. a good stock
country, butk u all taken up. and no more
money can be made there tnAn here. The
cost o. living there u much higher than
here, and altogether 4 would not pay any
oae to leave a gOOd thing here to hunt for
riches there.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-11
Frank McAllisler returned yesterday

Frank McAllister returned yesterday
from Texas, where he had been after hors-
IS. He secured 300 head which he ship.
ped to Wichita Falls and then drove them
through. The lot consists OF 100 well
broke saddle horses, ready for work, Is
mules and 20 mares. They will be in
Franks pasture, south Of town after Sun
tlav
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-11

The case against Howard Parker, charg-
ell with setting the range on fire, and al.
lowing it to burn, WIS tried the second
time last Saturday, and resulted In a yer.
diet Of not guilty, the jury being out bat
ten minutes This verdict WAS what was
generally expected by those who heard the
evidence.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-11

r. b. Taylor and T. s. Hitch. OF PAlmy-
n. No., were hcrs this week looking Cor
cattle aud ranges. Mr.. Hitch viii remain
several weeks and Mr. Taylor has return
Ell home ~ look afler his mercantile busl.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-11

Reports detrineutal 20 our interests, 70 Sbe
effect that r. b. Richards h SIN = member OF
the nrm OF SrANDLFoRD. YoU,zAKs & RoGERs.
having been circulated, we take this method
Of saying to our patrons that we have purchas-
cd TIE interest heretofore Owned By the said
n h Richards IN the store. and he n IN no
way connected with US in the mcrcantflc bsisi-
ness SrANDIFORD, YogNAEs & ROGERS.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-11

Wool! Wool! L. Hays, the reliable dealer,
Of Wichita, invites parties having wool for sale
to make their consignments direct to him, and
they win receive the highest market price, He
will furnish sacks and twine on application.
Ed Allen, his travelling agent makes regular
visits to this section. 4o-2
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-11
THE RoUNDUPs.
Where and When they win Occur.
Cut this Out an d Paste IL in Your Hat.

Tie roundup Of the Cherokee Strip rs
agreed OF by the convention at Caldwell
and ratified by the meeting at Medici
Lodge, divides the Territory into three di-
visions, which will commence work on
Monday, May 81, as follows:
Division No. Ito be composed of what
IL known as the Red Rock and Salt Fork
country, including the territory, and then
TO the south line Of Kansas, and thence west
including all tributaries Of tile Salt Fork, To
the west line OF the Comanclie Pool. Said
division to meet at the Red Rock crossing
OF the Arkansas City road, and Thos. Will
son to be appointed captain Of said divis-
ion.
Division No. 2.-To be composed of the
extending as far south "a the division be-
tween the Cimarron and the North Fork
OF the Canadian, and TO commence work nc
Mc(lellens pasture, and If necessary, to
work on the North Fork, East of the cross
ing Of the Chrisholm tnlil, and work west
rs far as the west line Of the COmanche
Pool. This division to meet where the
Arkansas City wagon road crosses the Skel-
eton creek, and Howard Capper to be APP
pointed captain Of this division.
I Division No. 3-To be composed Of the
country lying south Of division MOI, and rs
far south rs the Wichita river, aud to ex-
tend rs far west as A. j. Days range. Said
division to meet at the Chrisholin trail
crossing Of the North Fork OF the Cana
dian, II. w. Timberlake to be appointed
| captain.
The Barber and Comanche roundup will
begin when the Strip parties have complet-
ed their work to the west llne Of the Com
anche Pool.
Barber and Connnche counties are tlivid-
ed In two divisions No. is dat part OF
Barber county wrist Of Cedar mountains
and east Of Medicine river AZ far north as
Medicine Lodge and that part Of the county
south and west Of the river. This division
will meet at At Campbell's range and work
west and north TO the Lodg', thence on
the south and west OF the Medicine river to
| the west line Of Barber county. WIN. KEEL
| ley Is Captain Of this division.
Division No. 2 Is composed Of the sand
creek countryeast and north, and all coun-
try north Of the Cedar mountains. west Of
Medicine Lodge, and all that part Of Bar
| Der county north OF the Medicine river 10
70 Medicine Lodge. This division will
| mect nc CampbelPs ranch, work mo Sand
creek and that country north Of the Cedar
mountains, thence west including all coun-
try north OF the Medicine river to the west
| lire Of Barber county. J. p. Elsea Is Cap
| tain Of this division,
| Divisions and ? as described above, a.
ter working Barber county, will meet Al
Giants ranch, s miles west Of bun City,
and work up the Medicine river, including
Mule creek, Soldier creek, Thompson creek
and Spring cresk aud their tributaries.
John 81 dener tObe captain OF the combin-
cd divisions or such other men ne the Coul
anche stOekmen may select.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-11

Lane Fisher, an Old resident OC this
town, now OF chihuahua, Mexico. was In
Wichita last week. He Il engaged In the
livery business In Chihuahua, and Is making
money.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-11

ST. Major, Of wichita. one Of the IN.
rectors OF tho Walnut Grove Pool, was
here yesterday, shaking hands with many
friends. Ills pool will be well represented
in the Territory roundup.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-11

John Bardill, Of Grant Fork, Madison
county, illinois, Is here looking into the
stock business. He Is an acquaintance Of
W. p. Moore and John Cuddy anu will 20
10 their range to.dty
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-11

One Of hls friends ulls Us that Mr.. J. b.
Jones q the sand Creek and blackberry
Pool tNcklcda bad horse barebackcd the 9th
erdsy and was landed la a mud hole In short
onl.r.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-11

Col. Brand and Eli Smith spent We'd
nesSlsy fishing in the placid waters Of
Spring creek, at Col ColcOri's ranch' nine
miles north Of town. Col. c. escorted
them home.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-11

n. II. Richards, formerly Of the firm OF
Stamford, YOSInans a Co. accompanied
By hIs family, lcft here for wlcbluA, last
Monday, where they win In the future ~
nfffn
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-11
L + q A L N OTTO E S.
Notes.

70 Notice.
C. H. DOUGLASS, Plff., Before T. s. Proctor,
Va J. p. Sun City To-
4. l.. True, Deft. Barber county kansas
Said defendant is notified that on the 9th day
of April 1883 an order of attachment for the
sum of ninety-four dollars 800 WAS issued by
the above named Justice of the Peace, against
his goods in the above entitled action and that
said cause will be for hearing on the 3lst day
of May. 1883, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ
~ C. H. DOUGLASS, Plaintiff.
Attest: I. 3. PROCTOR, ]. p. 4S-l
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-05-11

John Fisher. Of Wichita, Is In town on
his way to his old camp In the Territory
after his horses Il will be remembered he
sold his cattle several weeks since TO Greg.
ory, Eldrod a Co.