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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01


In all new stock countries cattlemen
are not as particular as to the kind of
cattle they produce as to the numbers,
and the consequence is that the herd
soon runs into rough lot, very hardy,
but rarely commanding top prices. a
writer in a prominent commercial pa
per east says: The fact that the herds
of western Nebraska, as also those of
Colorado, are running overmuch to
coarseness Of bone, is so felt by some of
the herd owners and ranchmen that
steps are being taken to improve the
quality, not so much as beef cattle as TO
reduce the bony structure by a cross
with lighter breeds. With this in view
two car loads Of Devon cattle were
shipped from Harsimus cove yards this
week for Omaha, destined for western
Nebraska. The herd in question was
selected in Massachusetts, and Connect
icut. The animals composing 1t are
cows, heifers and calves, also yearling
and 2-year old bulls; they were low in
flesh but in good health. Though di-
minutive when compared with the beef
cattle standing close to them, they were
so true in breeding that they must
prove available cross with the large
bOned, semi-wild herds of the plains.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01

Commissioner Loring of the United
States Agricultural department is de-
termined on the establishment of the
veterinary branch for the purpose of
looking into the disease of cattle. lie
lately went 10 considerable time and ex-
pense in experimenting on making SUI
gar from sorghum and decided it could
not be done successfully. This made
the sorghum men very mad. Some pa
pers now argue that the cattle disease
question should be let alone, for the
reason that something may be discov-
cred that will injure the reputation of
our beef in foreign countries. This is
certainly poor argument. The money
appropriated for the maintenance of the
agricultural bureau has been used in
every imaginable experiment, and why
not let few dollars be devoted to find
ing out the cause for bovine ailments.
We want to know what causes Texas
fever, and what will prove preventa
tive against the disease. We want to
know, scientifically, what black-leg is,
when applied to cattle. We want to
know il cattle imported from across the
Atlantic do not bring pleuro-pnuemOn-
ia with them and give it to our sleek
herds. The information may not be al
together pleasant; but IL it Is reliable
we can grin and bear it. The money
now at the command of Commissioner
Loring cannot be more judiclOusly ex-
1aA .n~sl - :.
menting on sugar beets and pea vines
as milk producing food, or even in fig
uring out some way of getting clear
sorghum mOlaSses.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01

Several ranchmen were discussing
their losses during the winter and
spring the other day, and from them
we learn that it is the general opinion
that some unknown disease existed
among many cattle that died which
certainly caused the great mortality.
Said one prominent stockman: II al
most know that some of my animals
that died were weak from some other
cause than want of feed. / had one
fine cow, one that We MIXED, and she
had been fed sufficiently all along. She
got down and gave premature birth to
a calf, and though she would eat and
drink as much as she ever did, she
would not stand up on her feet. We
dug ditch and stood her in it, used a
windlass, but still she would not stand
up without support, and she died"
Another gentleman said he had no.
ticed similar cases; and it appeared
that when an animal got down last win
ter ut all that it was certain TO die. But
the strange part of it was that the dis
ease was not in the least contagious,
and confined to no particular herd or
locality. Poor cattle were not alone the
sufferers, but many in fair flesh got
down and could not get up.
These gentlemen were unable to give
any explanation of the new disease, if
indeed it was disease.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01

As will be seen from our Caldwell
letter, the directors of the Cherokee
Strip Live Stock Association have or
dered surveys Of the different ranges ON
the Strip, with a view of determining
the rights Of the different members,
and to determine who are and who are
not entitled to foOthoId on the leased
lands. IL is not anticipated that there
will be many differences to adjust, but
Of course there will be some. The as
ISOLATION is vested with full possession
Of the Strip, and will have the assist
anee Of the Cherokee authorities in
Ousting all intruders. When the range
lines arc once established they will no
doubt be permanent for five years, at
least; for there will be few stockmen
who will desire to give up such privi-
leges as will be afforded them under the
leasing system.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01

II Is reported that the X. e. L& s. X
railroad company has purchased the
property and franchise Of the company
building line from Girard, on the h
c. +. S & G., To Carlton or Chanute, OF
the X. G. l.. & S. X, road. There is
now sixteen miles of the road finished
from Girard to Walton, leaving about
twenty miles yet to be built this spring
by the X. c. l.. x S. X, company. This
will give them line into the coal fields
OF southern Kansas which will un-
doubtedly prove valuable feeder Ia
their main line.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01

Since President Garfield died the EIb-
eron Cottage, ut Long Branch, the
property OF Charles q. Franklin, late
agent Of tho Cunard Line, has been UNI
occupied. Mr. Franklin, who, with q
party Of friends, = short time since ar
rived FROM England In the steam yacht
Speranza, II now occupying the cottage.
Large sums have been offered for the
purchase or rental Of this cottage, but
Mr.. Franklyn refuses To part with Il.
Despite the watch kept over tho Lad
homo 81 Garfield. relic-hunters have
carried away much Of the outside sur.
rOundings,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01

Under an act passed by the last Con
gress, the President was authorized t.
reduce the number of revenue collect.
ion districts about one-third. Presi.
dent Arther has decided to make the
reduction soon. Under the provisions
Of the bill he can appoint new men OF
re-appoint the old ones. This is an
immense patronage at this particular
time when he needs influence and
friends to aid himHn his aspirations, and
the President will likely take advantage
Of the opportunity and place the ap-
pointments where they will do the most
good.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01

The Harper Sentinel is again in the
hands OF w. a. Richards who started
IT, Mr.. Leabhart managed the con-
Germ three months, but could not make
II win. Mr.. Richards says he will make
the Sentinel the best paper in Harper
county, and should he even do that he
won't have a difficult task. Actually.
the INDEX, or Cresset, either, Of this
out-of-the-way place, is a better paper
than the entire Eve published in Har-
per county would be II they were con-
solidated, brains, labor, capital and all.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01

The city council Of Medicine Lodge
has cndcavorcd to strengthen The pro-
hihition law by passing an ordinance
not only prohibiting the sale Of intoxi.
eating liquors, but providing for the
punishment Of any person who shall
give such liquors away. II was thirs-
" and ye gaveme drink" will no long
or be heard in the streetsand byways Of
that classic little city.-Lcayenworth
Times.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01

Gen. Crook, when last heard Of, sew
eral works since, was pursuing a band
of apache Indians, Us miles southwest
ut Dcming, New Mexico. lie had along
90 soldiers and 30 friendly Indian
scouts. II Is now feared that these
scouts may have pooyed traitors and
murdered Crook and his men. One ac-
count, however, Is that he had big
light with band Of Indians, killing If
" or moro.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01

II is proposed by the members of e.
dred post, G. y. r., Of this place, to get
up some kind Of Fourth Of July cele-
bration. A special meeting of the post
will he held Saturday night, June 9th
for the purpose Of making definite ar.
rangement in the matter. All comrades
are earnestly requested to be present
Whatever nay he decided on by the
members of the q. A. X. will undOubt.
edly be concurred In by citizens gener.
ally; and pleasant time assured TO om
home people and our visitors.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01

The Texas Live Stock Journal strong.
" advocates the system Of shipping cat
tie out Of that state by rail In prefer.
ence to driving them out. IL claims
much Of the country passed over on the
trail Is closely settled and fenced and
that stock cannot possibly get through
In rs good condition a. when shipped.
This season the railroads have done a
big business In this line, and besides
hundreds Of car loads Of horses have
been shipped up To Wichita Falls.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01

IL Is reported that Jay Gould and W.
IL. Vanderbilt will retire from active
participation In their immense business
enterprises and install their respective
sons rs their managers. II is certain
That Gould will soon start for TRIP
around she world, to he gone at least
TWO years. These men are compara-
lively young. and should they decide on
absolute rest for few years, there IL
no denying that they will stand better
chance OF reaching their three score and
ten
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01

ID. Il. Anthony Of the Leavenworth
Times and J. X. Hudson, of the Tope-
ka Capitol are having a hot war of
words, to the amusement Of democrats
who are willing to see any kind of a
hight among republicans. Anthony can
say the meanest things and has succeed
ed in goading Hudson to madness. AS a
final, crushing blow Hudson called An
thony a contemplate scoundrel, -
and refused to exchange papers with
him. Hudson has written himself down
an ass.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01

At the New York farmers" dinner
last week, Mr.. Thos. Sturgis, gentle
man representing GO,OOO head Of cattle
gave the following particulars regard
ing the Wyoming Stock Growing AssO-
citation: This body organized ten years
ago with ten members, representing
5000 head Of cattle worth $4,000, to-
day had n memberships 100, represent
lug ] ,OOO, 900 head Of cattle worth $50
100000, and last year sent to market
1000 head Of cattle, which Melted their
OWnerS 81 OF. 600.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01

In Maine, during recent liquor raid,
mt one house bottles were found in the
well suspended by strings. In another
they were hidden under the cooking
range in an ash pit. One woman. a
liquor seller, had two Hat bottles hooked
to her belt which she wore under an
overskirt. Kansas il not that bad, yet
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01

This Is the first day of summer. So
far we have had no hot days this season
aud especially has the month Of Nav
been remarkably cool II the weather
Keeps M as II has started out there will
bono dry hot days. stock generally ~
ginning solid flesh, and the beef crop
will undoubtedly be- excellent when Il
Is ripo.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01

The Kansas State Board OF Agricul-
ture has published an instructive pam
phlet on kansas; its Resources and
Capabilities, its Position, Dimensions
and Topography" which will be dis
tributed gratuitously. II is printed in
the English, German, Swedish and
Danish languages, and will be mailed TO
any address that may be furnished the
secretary Of the board, VIM. Simms, of
TOpeka
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01

"A hspath from Muskogee, Indian
Territory, says that the negroes in the
Cherokee Nation have drawn up a
strong protest against the recent action
OF the Cherokee council, in declaring
tnat the large amount Of money receiv-
81 from the government in payment for
lands, shall he distributed only to Cher
okees by blood. There are over 5000
negroes In the Nation who claim the
same right as the Indians, who, it is
said, viii sign the protest and then send
II 70 the SECRETARY of the interior.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01

Memorial day was more generally OBJ
served this year throughout the cJun-
try than usual. The increase Of the
Grand Army posts has added n new
interest TO decoration ceremonies, and
from this time on, every year we may
look on tho 3Oth Of May as day that
must not be forgotten.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01

John COckrell, who killed Col. Stay
back when editor Of the st. Louis Post
Dispatch, and now editor Of the New
York World, lately challenged Oakley
Hall, editor Of the New York Truth to
fight duel; but Hall declined. This
IL not n good beginning for Mr.. Cock
rail-
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01

Reports continue 10 come here that
the st. Louis and Wichita railroad is
having its line surveyed 10 Kingman,
in which event II will no doubt be ex-
tended to Barber county. This may be
done nj once, but we hardly expect II
in time for shipping this years beeyes.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01

The election of township officers for
Comanche county, which is now a mu-
nicipal township of Barber county, is
set for next Tuesday, June 9Th, at the
old Lane ranch, as will appear from the
sheriff's proclamation, published below.
This election should not be forgotten.
Ii the people out there must have an
organization without asking for it, they
should select representative men as the
officers Of that organization, and not
set who will be in sympathy with the
bond syndicate now endeavoring 10 get
an opportunity to collect the heavy and
and fraudulent debt hanging over that
county. There are plenty of good men
there for all of the Offices, and we hope
to see them selected.
sHERIFF's PROCLAMATION.
State of Kansas, County of Barber. IS.
Inc State Of Kansas to all whom
these presents shall come greeting:
Know We that l, c. T. Rigg. Sheriff
of Barber county, Kansas with the
county of COmanche attached theretO
Tor Judicial purposes, by virtue of au-
thority in me vested by law, and per
suant TO order made by the Board of
Commissioners of Barber cornty, Kan
sas, made at the April, 1883, meeting of
said board, do, by this proclamation.
give public notice than on Tuesday,
June 9Th A. D., 1888, there will be held
an election for the following officers for
the Comanche county township:
One Trustee,
One Clerk,
One Treasurer,
Two Constables,
Two Justices of the peace.
Votes of electors for said officers will
be received at the polls at the residence
or Geo. G. Ellis, known az the old Lane
ranch, in Commanche county, State of
Kansas.
Witness my hand this 18th day of
May, A. D., 1883. G. Il. RIGG, Sheriff.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01

1t. Louis should be known as the
"City of Disappointment Two per-
Sons, Of prominent families, are miss
ing from there now. One is Judge
Chester IL. Krum, the well known law.
yer. lie has been absent several weeks
Another is n young lady highly accom-.
pliShed. The two are not together.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01

An estimate recently made places the
grazing lands In Northwest Colorado.
Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana, Wash
ington, Eastern Oregon and Idaho at
1000, 100000 acres. The Union Pacific
recently offered I ,T75,OOO acres Of graz
ing land in Nebraska at an average Of
81 per acre. besides largo blocks In Col
orado, Utah and Wyoming, aggregaiing
over ZOO, 900 acres At an average OF Is
cents per acre,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01

Our correspondent from Amber il ey-
idently friend Of the Briley boys as his
items will show. We make II a point
to publish both sides Of every question,
when an opportunity offers. What we
want Is the whole truth and nothing
but the truth.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01

Loavenworth will have first-class
evening paper, the Democratic Standard,
which has been purchased by n joint
stock company Of prominent democrats
The Evening Press, a republican paper,
has been purchased and consolidated
with the Standard.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01

II now appears that the Territory
roundup may be completed n the west
ern line of the Comanche Pool some
earlier than II was calculated a few
weeks since. IL is possible that work
will commence In this county June Is.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01

Three new billiard rooms, all first
class, will be opened in Harper within
the next month. The J. NJ. Brunswick
& Bake Co., will supply all of them
with their justly celebrated tables. -
Harper Sentinel.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01

Ed Allen, travelling agent for L Hays
of Wichita, purchased about 1900 hides
here last week, psyiug 1850 for the
same This Is the largest lot ever
shipped from this point. Harper Senti-
mel
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01

In number Of leading counties in
Kansas the ratio Of divorces TO marri-
ages Is about one divorce 10 seven mar
riages
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01

II Is estimated that there has been
three thouSandeyclone cellars construct
ed la Kansas within three weeks.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01

Kansas fiouris being sold in Ohio and
nj good profits. A largo consignment
from Sumner county lately brought the
shipper big money.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01
Bulls For Sale.

have for sale, ~ miles west Of Lake City.
Is head Of kigh-srDde young buEls, raised on
this range An good colors and ready for ser
vice. Al. HARoIs,
3ss-4 Or this ONCE, Lake City.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01

Payne says he will start another colo
my into the Indian Territory, June 18th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01
Horses for Sale.

Two hundred good young saddle horses-of
the number 100 are wen broke and ready for
work. = serviceable young mules and 70 nrst
rate mares I'm foGi or with colts at their side.
This stock may be seen af my pasture south Of
town mile. PRANK McAILIsrER. ~
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01
Struyed Mare.


A dea-bttfen grey mare, years old, branded
~ on left thigh. Strayed last summer. LIB
Eel eral reward for information that will lead
20 Der recovery. 80 l. II. PEARSON.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01
G POR SALE.
RILEs LAKE

bsvg 70 bend Of saddle horses, well broke
m1u ready for WORK, for sale. PkYffeg wanting
my borses. can see them at Lake city, or may
sddress me NJ thst place
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01
Ice ! Ice 7

Parties wishing ice the coming season, deliv-
cred to them, will please leave their orders mt
Eckert's barber shop, and they will be prompt
ly attended TO. ROB'T. ECKKRT. 40
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01
Thoroughbred Shorthorns !

have forisale at Kingman, Kansas, head
Of young bulls, from ! to years old; head OF
cows and heifers, from to years old. All of
these are Thoroughbred, of the Bates and
Duchess strains, and have splendid pedigrees.
bl4 JOHN q BUTLER. Kin0man Kama
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-06-01
GfraHad Rnniaa

etrayed Ponies.
Strayed, from the Ninneecah, 6 miles south
OF Iuka. two horse ponies, one a dun branded
tS6 on thigh, with road brand on shoulder. and
hi4one black, branded "a on left shoulder.
Both had on leatherk fhalters when they
left. Return to or inform.
sl-4 w. b. HOPPER, Iuka, Kansas.
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