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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

The Boles case was to have been tried at An
sthony this week. and Messrs- G. II. Douglass. r.
J. Saunders, p. p. whitaker and J. NJ. Adams,
Of sun City, wont over TO testify for sun City
township. Il will be remembered that bonds
were issued to build n school house, and these
Boles sold and converted the mOReyto his own
Use. HE'S being prosecuted for the theft and
and al-o for the recovery OF the money. We
understand that be is present at court this
week
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

John Cuddy and Dick Carter came up from
tho. Territory, Tuesday. They report that the
rcccha Gre on me nanee down there did consid-
cradle damage, and but that new grass win
.sSoll bd here cAttaswould have very close pick
ing.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

Frank Tomlinson returned from his trip To-
Missouri, "Wednesday. lie aRss tho people back
iheru appcar to have yl0nfE of money and arr
Ia EOod spirits. Stovk .sf All kinds command n
wood price.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

W. W. Coos has his two rooms over the
bank fitted mp in most lIxiriant style. and
can boast Of the handSomest Office in town.
lie can entertain visitors how rs WI as
any YONG.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

y. W. Plato n, and a. n. Estcll. of Conan
che county. weroip this week, laying I'm sip
plies for their ranches. They report cattle very
sseak, but think they will pull through with
small loss
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

Louis Heston returned last week from his
visit 10 Carroll county, Missouri, aud the girl
he left behind him. Hc reports prosperous
times and high living among the farmers Of
that section.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

This evening ai tho City Hall. toe old snldicr-
VIII me-i and organize Poet W the Grand Ar
my uf the Republic -. W. Ilslscy. Command
~ % the Anthony Post, will be present and
muster tho members in
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

The ladies Of tle'Chrlstian church gave
supper last night which was literally PIT.
ronlzcd The proceeds are to be used in
purchasing seats for the building.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

In the matter of fine dress goods. including
standard articles and the latest spring and
summer patterns, The most complete line ever
offered in the city may be found at Stamford,
YOumans& Rogers' store 4s
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

There is no excuse for people being without
good books, magazines and general reading
matter. W. ID. VanSlyke, at the postofice, has
just brought in u splendid stock. 81
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

W. 7. HouEhtOn and hi- friend Mr.. Rickotson
ofMllvnukee, returned "Wednesday from their
trip Into the Territory. Mr.. Il. started for Nil
vaukec yesterday, butlny return aud invest
IN aack
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

J. ". Puckrt, ~ Lake city. this week pur-
chased u J. W. Hale, the lattcr's ranch, In the
western part ~ the county. tho consideration
being i.s0O
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

Mrs II. NJ. Back and family returned this
week from their yi>itTo Iowa. The alb
sence Of Miss Ida has been regretted by the
young people during the winter.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

Parties desiring to supply their ranges or pas
lures with windInills and pumps are reminded
that Geppert & Stone can furnish any pattern
desired. III
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

Among the boys frpn the range in town this
week. We have noticed Frrd ElbcrE Harvey
rhompson. Thomas and nird Dyer, John Cud.
dy, Dick Carter. linn Wiison.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

Morris Royster, book keeper for the Conan
che Pool. returned sunday from Kansas city,
where be- had been visiting his mother the past
fsW weeks
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23
PEARSON AGAIN.

BY constantly reminding those in search Of
goods that Pearson is making an especial effort
this spring to please them we are doing n pub
lie duty. He Is just home from the eastern
markets and reports that he struck n regular
bonanza in bargains. The prosperity of the
country warranted the manufacturers in turn
ing out a superior article for this year. He be-
and so his customers win get the benefit of the
good luck. The line Of clothing and furnish
ing goods are far superior to anything that has
ever been shown here. The stock on piece
goods for the ladies challenges the admiration
Of all, while the line Of notions il grand.
This stock ie already commencing to arrive.
call early.
Go in and take look anyway, whether you
wish 10 buy or not.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

1t ia better for persons contemplating the
erection of wire fences 10 buy their wire BOW.
Geppert& Stone are Prepared Ia IN orders at
reasonable figures and on short notice. 80
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

Tho new and commOdious pavilion being
erreted for the stOck meeting and the ball . nd
hanquet IA follow, will be- Just the thing for
which n IL Intended.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

A letter from Charlie Mellow, who Il In old
Mexico buyhas horses with Chas. Hickey, an
nOunccs that they have purchased StO head and
will be herr with them about the middle of
Juno.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

Kirby Smith started Monday with his
family to AtchisOn, Kansas. He will go
from there to Arizona to look out location
TO engage IN the stock lbnsinees.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

Cias. Caicvrd purchased this week 90 r. A.
McCicary, u bead Of Texas and domestic COWS
NJ ess.50 por head, 20 be- delivered at the ronnd-
up mi. spnug.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

All kinds Of wallpaper, from the cheapest
that ever kept the wind out of shanty to the
0rners drug store. A new lot has just been
received. 81
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

lr. Davis rrpOFts n newiboy baby at the resi-
deuce of Mr.. Morrhead and pr. Johnson reports
daughter for Mr.. and Mrs. q. v. Lyttlc. The
spring crOp bids fnir 90 be- n good one.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

Road wagons, freight wagons, spring wagons
buck boards, fine buggies and carriages-ir
fact anything that goes on wheels ut Geppert s
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

~ 1.-TWO public sales of househqid plumber, one
LAD SATURDAY and ono "Wednesday. in this city.
a was demonstrated that people viii pay morc
for Second hand articles than usw ones would
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

A complete stock Of millinery goods. includ-
INK the very latest spring styiee have just been
opeued nv Standifori. fOuuIaus 4 Rogers. The
adic. arc requested 10 cal aud examine IL 4:
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

The rew po-t ofiicr recently established nipe
milcs north 90 towu - named Amber, and G.. ".
slack Il the postmaster.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

House FoR RENr.-The brick, known as the
Morehcad house, on Kansas avenue. Enquire
of 4. W. Little, or NJ. &. Stolp. 81
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

me iSpEx. was houorcd With a call last Pr
DAY from Mis- Della Moore, bss Gertio skcen,
and Mis- Vaughn.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23
Brick Contracting
FROM The Territory.

WEIGH Brothers announce that they win con
tract to deliver brick in the wall for any kind
of building this season. eft
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

oliver Thompspn ~a- In town yesterday. but
started away Aroin fur Sedan, Kansas. He will
return before tbo round up commences.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23
FRANK TOMLINsoN.

III any person finding cattle of the zs.SI bran
needing attention will feed them iHEv wi
pay thecharges. S&
1913 FRANK ToMI,INsoN.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

At tho ranch 81 Gco. u. Smist, smiles west Of
daedioine Lodgu. at the -ccnrd crossing. there
- q year old str-r. =. ~. IN a. down.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

q. u Pearson. ~ Carrolton. Ills, one Of tho
arm % arcEory, Eldrcd 4 To-, 4. cut here ON a
visit
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

FIJI. Shelley and family are expected
here to-day. They will occupy Geo. San
,lerson's house.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

John X. Melros. nuo mis- bride werein this
veek and purchased ~ conlplsto housekeeping
outnt for their new hsn.s.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

To he ready fer the early demand by stock
men full and perfect line of clothing and fur
nishing goods suited for range werk, has been
opened by Standiford. HOunAne& Rogers. 42
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

Mr.. a. A. SanIisrssl. vino n now NJ Eureka
Springs. Arkan-a-. has our thanks for late pa-
prs from that piscs.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

The immense ste k of cooking and heating
stoves In stock ut Geppept s. stones must bt
closed out to make room for spring goods. A
most excellent opportunity to get bargains. ~
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

Grandpa VIM. Dol 81 Red Crrck. and J. M
20 .sut, Of Lake CITY, rsto In 10 sec us this
week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

wallace r. Rous~, county Treasurer. was
being congratulated this week. on being the
father of q iinc boz.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

For books, magazines and papers, call at tn,
poStUfice newsstand. 81
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

The largest stock Of cbildreu's, gnuttl's ard
mems clothing ever brought to this market re-
ceived this week ut the store of II. {. Thomp-
son Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

Oscar Tsomp-on, q Liberty. no., came in on
llheetage Wednesday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

Capt J. W. Estcil. r. NJ present ON a visit to
his old home In IIifnois. but will return soon.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

large and complete assortment Of STANDARD
school hcoks Just wccivcd ~ ths pcst-oficc
lOvk sinr.. rrlccs mV.lcIaIc.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

Snm wybDu. one OF the Comancho Pool en-
eihoors. wAs IN yesterday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

Increase IN businossA ~ Ne post-ofIico has ne
OcssitatSd ne enlarEcnnert Of the room.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

Mrs. ". strmRAnd little Harry, will start OF
avisit 10 Mhhipan IN n few days.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

rm JOanscn IL in the city AsaInand Esy "
cate horc.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

Building material of every description con
stantly in stock ut Geppert s Stones. 81
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

we have made arrangements by which We
can furnish the Kansas City Live Stock Indica
tor and the INDEX for ohe year for $50 cash in
advance. The Indicator is the recognized lead
ing financial, commercial and live stock jour
ptF OF the west aad should be read by every
stockman and business man. The INDEX /,
well enough known to make comment useless
here.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

e. H.sDOagiass, tbeHvc merchant Of Sun City
was a ne city YESTERDAY.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

A car load of plows harrows and cultivators
just received by Geppert & Stone. ~
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

" b. vanslyke emf wiz nowaavo rooms at
, tho residence of. W. McNeaL
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TIE cd.Ye Murksf.

March 20, 1882.
The market to-day continued to rule steady
and fairly active at about previous prices.
Leading sales were:
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

Before starting out on the roundup, stock
men should provide themselves with good sub
stantial clothing and supplies. StRndiford,
YOumans & Rogers are offering extra induce
ments in this line. AZ
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

a car load of the celebrated Caldwell and
shutter wagons In all sizes, just received and
for sale by Geppert & Stone. ~
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-23

LOsT.--A sack of lady's clothing, one pair of
shoes, dresses and few other articles Re
turn to ]. ID. Vaughn or this office. 42-2
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Brood Mares and Mul.. -, 6

Tn have several good cow ponies. ready
6&for range work for sale at my stables i'm
-heubclne Lou9e W. II. LOVE. 42tf
Delta chief., 1883-10-17
ELECTION NOTICE.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, that on Tues
day. The sixth day of November next, general
election will be held in the several precincts of
Delta county, State OF Colorado, at which time.
lpder act of the Legislative Assemblage of the
Lftate Of Colombo, approved February llth, \. ID.
lSS3, there will be submitted to the vote Of the
qualified electors OF the state Of Colorado, for
their ratification or rejection, the proposition TO
create a bonded Indebtedness on behalf of the
State to the amount of Three Hundred Thousand
Dollar, under the provisions of Sections 3, 4 and
Of Article XI of the state Constitution.
The bonds representing such Indebtedness to
be due and payable in fifteen Cl5) ycars from the
date Of issue, and TO bear interest at rate not
exceeding six 90 per cent per annnm the i Said
and the proceeds thereof to be used in the cree
tion OF a State Capitol Building in the City of
Denver, in such manner as may be provided by
the acts OF the Legislative Assembly.
All persons voting on the question as above
provided, shall vote by separate ballot, which
shall be deposited in box TO be used for that
purpose only, and ON which ballot shall be print
cd the worris
Three Hundred Thousand Dollars 10 aid in the
erection Of a State Capitol building"
Of Three Hundred Thousand DOllars to aid in the
erection of State Capitol Building"
Also at which time there viii be elected the
following county and precinct Officers to-"it:
one County Clerk.
One County Judge
one County Treasurer
one County Superintendent of Public Schools.
One County Assessor.
1hnee County Commissioner
d Bnc sheriff
. IDnc Coroner.
1.-Two Justices Of the Peace for Precinct 30. l.
v Two Justices OF the Peace iur Precinct No. =.
One Justice OF the Peace for Precinct No. 3.
Two Justices Of the Peace for Precinct No. 1.
Two Constables for Precinct No. l.
on, Constable for Precinct No. >
one Constable for Precinct No :.
Two Con>tnhles for Precinct No I.
one Road Oyerseer for each OF the following
Road Districts, to-vil: Delta, surface Creek,
Ii0tchkisS Iaonia and Clear Fork.
which election will opened n; seven O'Clock in
the morning, and continue open until seven
o'clock in tie evening of that day.
In testimony whereof have Eercunto set my
hand and the seal OF Della county, at Delta this
sth day Of October 4 u. 1855.
lsENi-l Y. l.. KELLOGG. County Clerk.
Delta chief., 1883-10-17

THE sole right To gather cacti for ten years
upon the government lands of Mexico has
been granted to two persons The fibre of
the plant can be used to great advantage in
the manufacture of fine paper and textile
goods. The Mexican government also gives
the parties $4,000 in cash for cnch paper
mill they cree, at n cost of $i50,oo0. Probn.
with cncti than the greater portions Of New
Mexico and Arizona, and some day this plant
will doubtless be gathered in those localities.
I3cadle In his give Years in the undevelop.
cd West" said TINT one could walk all over
New Mexico by stepping from one cactus to
another, and that underneath each one was
rattlcsnakc nnd tarautuln. a
Delta chief., 1883-10-17

Mr.. BLAINE is busily engaged upon his
work "Fram Lincoln to Garfield" which
Will he published probably in the early part
Of :hc coming year. II is naturally being
looked for with great expectations. No man
living is better qualified to write such n
work than Blaine. During the whole OF that
interesting period he was one Of the most
prominent men in the country, and was thor
oughly conversani with everything tina; oc-
CURED in public affairs. He has, therefore,
all the material for an interesting book, and
his implements for using this material are a
phenomenal memory, u fac3le pen, and
ability Of no common order. The book will
he read with interest by nearly every intclli-
gent person in the country. MIR. Blhile is to
receive $4,000 in cash and royalty Of ii!teen
cents for each volume Of the work sold. 1t
will be published in two volumes.
Delta chief., 1883-10-17

THE director of the mint is preparing n
statement, to show the profits arising from
the coinage of the standard silver dollar for
the FIVE fiscal years ending June 80, 1885,
The amount thus made is very large, being
in gross for the five years since July /, 1873,
the enormous sum of Si7 ,3ia, ,lls.os Nearly
all this profit has gone direct into the treas
ury, for after substracting the wastage, cost
Of coinage, transportation, and other expenses,
there is left net profit in standard dollars
and subsidiary coin over the bullion value at
the respective dates of purchase Of over
SIC, 500. 900. This is equal to an average net
profit for the FIVE years of S3,60o,00 annual
ly. Large as this seems it is not great in
proportion to the value of the issue as that
which results from the coinage of the baser
pieces. Last year the profit from the coinage
of nickcls and l.cent pieces at the Philadel-
phia mint alone was about 81 ,00o, 900. The
director of the mint is cooling little in his
affection for the standard dollar. He says
he thinks we have enough of them. He will,
probably recommend the repeal of the COM
pulsory coinage clause in the law in his
message this year. Treasurer Wyman re-
ports pretty fair demand for the dollars Mt
New Orleans, which is usual this year. Last
month there were more dollars taken there
than were uttered at the local mint, which is
100000 monthly. Owing to the fact that
the dollar is rcpugaant to the Pacific coast,
the coinage has been almost stepped nj San
Francisco.
Delta chief., 1883-10-17

EvER since the pr &c Of beef cattle advanc-
ed, some two years ago, predictions have con-
stnntly been made that the market would
soon break and the price sustain heavy fall.
Such has no; taken place. II is quite true
that rance cattle in poor condition are not
quite SO high in Chicalo as they were some
months ago, but good fat steers are fully as
high if not higher than they have yet been.
The cause of this stcsdines> in the beef mar.
kct is easily understood. The consumption
of beef OF late years has caused a demand
shat has exceeded the supply. This led to a
rapid and great advance in the price Of beef
which resulted in the marketing of every
animal is FOR beef that could hc gathered up.
One year ago there were fewer marketable
beevcs in the great cattle growing sections
than there had been for years. High prices
have stimulated the business of cattle grow
ing, and their numbers are now Increasing,
but we look for no early drop in prices, and
very much doubt il the present generation
ever buys beef for the prices that prevailed
three years ago.
Delta chief., 1883-10-17

Mr.. ~ b. VAN HORN, of the United States
SccIrt Service, has succeeded in trapping
ppfty of countcrfeiters in Denver, catching
/hcm in the act of coming spurious dollars.
Mr. Van Horn has frequently done splendid
detective service there, but he has always
avoided publicity. He would probably have
exercised the same care in this case, but his
name could not be kept out of the report
The present affair gives US an opportunity to
say that Mr.. Van Horn has by his shrewd-
ness, saved the people of Colorado from n
number of frauds. lie deserves the praise
which the daily paper have given him.
Delta chief., 1883-10-17

THE vegetables sent from this place recent
ly to the Denver Exposition, were Young and
undoubtedly not done growing, will be
seen from the following taken from the Rail
ray Reporter. Of Pittsburg: among those
districts making displays in that line, per-
haps the most prominent were the fruits from
Fremont county and the mammoth vegetables
from Delta. The latter included in its great
variety a squash weighing go pounds, Pota-
toes weighing lol, beets and turnips of a
similar weight, and magnificent show Of
wheat, oats and mile, was also included in
DeIta's contribution"
Delta chief., 1883-10-17

Tue oil excitement is increasing in Pueblo
and several companies have been organized
tn bore for the precious fluid. One well is
down about n hundred feet and water i'm
pregnntcd strongly with oil has been struck.
\ correspondent of the Denver Republican
wires from Pueblo that several Colorado
Springs parties are preparing TO sink foroil
in the neighborhood of Wigwam, about
twenty.fonr miles south of Colorado Springs.
Delta chief., 1883-10-17

THE Democratic convention, last Saturday,
put in nomination Il ticket which will be
found in another part of this issue. The
ticket is not a strong one and will be knock
ed to smithereens on the sixth of next month.
TIE CHIEF in its first issue announced that
il would the first year be non-partisan, and
we are disposed to keep the pledge made at
that time. One thing is Noticeable in the
Democratic ticket, there are some good men
on it, and some very poor ones.
Delta chief., 1883-10-17

THERE will be submitted to the qualified
voters of Colorado nt the November election
- proposition for the creation of bonded in
dcbtcdncSs on behalf of the state 10 the
amount Of $500, 600. to be used in the con.
struction of a capitol building. The bonds
are t. run fifteen years and draw six per
cent. interest There is no opposition TO the
scheme aud it will undoubtedly carry unan.-
,nnuulx
Delta chief., 1883-10-17

THE lawyers way down in Gcor ;ia declare
tha, they must either starvc or give up
Blackstone. The people down there are
getting wise enough to settle their disputes
hy arbitration and between themselves, and
criminal practice does not pay. Instead of
the rush into the legal profession which in
former years was so strongly participated in
by the southern youth, rush ont is now in
order. This will probably be followed by n
rush west
Delta chief., 1883-10-17

4 .pccial land agent Of the Government,
who has been investigating land frauds in the
territories, found among other eases, one
thrifty man living near certain city in
Montana. who fenced in three thousand acres
81 the public domain. and then allowed the
townspcoplc 10 pasture their cows within
his fence a, one dollar per month head.