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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

This custom at FIRST met with some
opposition from small ranchmen and
persons who were DESTROYS of locating
permanently on the lands, as they be-
lieved it was to be eventually a denial
of their rights by the larger owners and
a scheme to monopolize the government
lands that should be free to all. Some
bad feeling existed and in some instan-
ces fence cutting was resorted to; but
still the country was fenced, and to-day
almost the entire grazing portion of
Barber and Comanche counties are un-
der fence, and instead Of there being
opposition to the fences, nearly all the
citizens and ranchmen In these coun-
ties are favorable to them, and those
who have not fenced are making prepa-
rations to do so. 1t protects stockmen
alike. Each range is stocked to its full
capacity and it would be ruinous to at
tempt to put new herds of cattle on the
ranges already stocked, fenced or I'M
fenced. Persons who wish to pre-empt
the land are doing so with the same
freedom and assurance of possession
that they ever had, and all is peace and
prosperity on the range.
When but few cattle were held on the
ranges fences were not necessary to
hold them, and the expense of holding
and gathering was nothing as compared
with the past few years. When the
country was stocked to its full capacity
line riding did not hold the cattle-as
there were too many neighboring ran
ges-and the country that had been
used for dividing ranges was found to
be needed for grazing ground and could
no longer be spared for dividing terri
tory. Hence the necessity of fences,
that all the country might be utilized
and each herd kept on its particular
territory, and as well to avoid the long
and expensive roundups, which were
each spring becoming more expensive
and consuming more time.
In our opinion, if the senator from
Kansas were acquainted with the stu
alton in the grazing country he would
take a different view of the matter and
let the only industry that has prospered
in Southwestern Kansas be managed as
best suits the business and circumstan.
ces of the case, so long as it does moi
hinder the rights of any one.
The entire Territory south of us, com.
prising six millions of acres, is fenced
by ranchmen, and all agree it is less ex
pensive and more satisfactory way Of
handling cattle.
Owners of small herds have found il
the more satisfactory way to manage
their herds and have with their neigh
boring ranchmen thrown herds together
and fenced their ranges, and instead Oi
attempting to keep their cattle separate
are utilizing the entire country, lessen
ing their expenses, and making it 8
more profitable and pleasant business
Even our usually dissatisfied neighbor
the Cresset, has finally agreed that the
fences may stand.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

Politics are as red-hot up In the Sec
oDd district as they have been for years,
the ongessional vacancy being the
cause. Those best posted say It will not
be possible for the regular Republicans
10 elect the successor Of Mr.. Haskell,
but that the Democrats by uniting
with the low-tarif, free-trade and anti
monopoly Republicans and Greenback-
ers can elect a good man 10 the position.
Not only Is the Second district interest
ed, but politicians in every portion Of
the state are watching to see (which
way the cat Is going to jump"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

The Dodge City Democrat is a new
candidate for public favor. 1t made
Its appearance last week, we'll filled
with advertisements and having thrift
ty appearance. II occurs that there Is
a gOOd opening for live, energetic pa
per at Dodge City, and we hope that the
Democrat will all the ''long felt want. {"
The first copy Of the Democrat printed
was sold for ten dollars.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

The Cresset thinks the action Of the
county commissioners in giving the
county printing TO the INDEX an out
rage. Dearly beloved, the general make
up OF the INDEX, the vast amount of
reliable and valuable news IL publishes.
the position II holds a. the leading news
paper OF this section Of the country, 1t
being the recognized favorite among all
classes these are a few of the reasons
why the INDEX was selected AZ the OIL
cial organ. AS such II will take pride
IN publishing in good shape all Official
documents concerning the county, and
TOUR liberality win charge the tax-pay-
ers the very smallest compensation the
work can be done for.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

Heat and cold were fearfully and won
derfully blended in many places last
Friday and Saturday nights. In st.
Louis, Chicago and Cleveland there
were destructive fires, and vast lot of
property destroyed. At Bellville, ILL.,,
Catholic convent was destroyed and
"a persons-5 teachers and % scholars
persisted I'm the flames.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

A dispatch from Wichita, dated the
Sth, says: A large number Of arrests
are being made in Kingman and Harper
counties by United States Marshal Will
lams Of this city. The parties are
charged with perjury and fraud In prov
ing up lands on the Usage reserve. The
eases have been prepared in the United
States land Office in this city by Special
Agent Drew. All entries made by sim
gle men on these lands win be inspected
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

Chicago Herald: Washington cores
pondents who have jumped at the con-
clusion that there is less drinking among
congressman than usual because bar
keepers complain Of dull times forget
that this is democratic congress-, and
that one Of the principles of the party
is that every man must carry his own
bottle.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

S. 5. Prouty, editor Of the Cowboy,
published at Sidney, Ness county, re
turned to his home yesterday morning.
Mr.. Prouty remained in Dodge City
three days, partly on account of the
cold. He will probably remove the
Cowboy Office to this place and make the
paper the organ Of the two stock asso-
Citations in this part Of the state. Mr..
Prouty Is an old newspaper man.
Dodge City Times.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

There are already about an hundred
applicants for the position soon to be
vacated by Judge McCrary. Senator
Ingalls, is said to be an applicant for
the position, and several other Kansans
also want it.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11
THE KANSAS CITY
WEEKLY TIMES
One Dollar a Year
Until March l, 1884.
The Leading Democratic PaDer.
PRESIDENTIAL
CAMPAIGN 1884

THE TIMES has long been recognized "A the
lea ing family paper of the West Nit has spec
ial departments for the Farm, the Household.
ga len and Stock Interests and win publish
during the year serial stories, written by lead
ing novchsts; letters from farmers and for
eign correspondents, and devote liberal space
to its advocacy of equal rights for the produc-
ing closes and the proper regulation of grasp
ing Railroad corporations. 1t is the only paper
I'm the West which refuses to accept railroad
passes, preferring to pay its way and not be UNI
der obligations to monopolies now depressing
the producing taxpayers OF the Great West,
OUR PLATFORM.-we beheve that no man
can HONESTLY make fifty million dollars in ten
years, and IL Jay Gould has made that, or even
more as reported, 1t has been done by jobbery
and stock watering, doubling, trebling and
quadrupling the stocks and bonds of his rail-
roads and forcing the agricultural products of
the West TO pay three or four times as much as
they should for transportation In order to pay
interest on this bloated debt This should stop,
and THE TINES viii labor to accomplish that
and other reforms, which may be briefly sum-
med up:
First-Control the railroad and other public
corporations by stringent laws-make them pay
taxes on the value of their property as evil
deuced by their stocks and bonds on which they
pay interest. We hold, for instance that the
Missouri Pacific system, having $50 miles Of
road In Missouri, valued ut and paying 3-5 per
cent net interest on $54 6S7 300, should certain
ly pay taxes on more than s., 491 ,357 valuation,
as at present. We hold that the people of Kan
sas should not be compelled to give such rates
for transporting their products us will pay in
terest on watered stock and bogus bonds to the
amount OF $l64,00O per mile, as Is now piled up
on the Kansas Pacific railroad.
Standardization of the present Ubiquitous
tariff laws by which $50, 600 OO0 more than nee
essary for governmental purposes are annually
extorted from the people. Free fence lumber
and wire for the western farmers.
Third-High license and local option, IN an
tagonism to prohibition and fanaticism, as be-
| ing the best way to secure temperance, which
we so much desire.
Fourth The restoration of the lands unIaw
fully claimed by the land grant railroads to
homestead and presumption by the people.
Fifth-The opening or the Indian Territory
to white settlement.
For these and other reforms IL deems pcrti-
nent to western interests THE TINEs will labor
increasingly, and on these issues IL appeals to
the people Of Missouri, Kansas and OF the New
West.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11
A SPECIAL OFFER /:

We have decided to receive subscriptions up
to March l, 1884, at the reduced price Of 81. 90
a yeor. Every person wishing to keep posted
on living issues should fortify himself by sub
scribing for THE TIMES. One dollar a year
until March l. 1884; after that $3.50 year.
One dollar secures THE WEEKLY TIMES
during the presidential campaign.
Send for q free sample copy.
Address, THE TIMES, Kansas City, Mo.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

The public Is invited to 90 to the hard
ware store OF Am Allen and examine the
prices he now Offers goods at. They are
away below anything known here before.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

Philadelphia Press The Main green
hackers are going to start a new paper
and call II the Head Light. Good name,
isn't it. That's what ails all the green
backers-they are head light.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

Dan Morris will shoe horses all around
with new shoes for 81. All other work IN
his line done at reduced prices at his old
stand. u
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

Frank James is very sick and the
opinion Is prevalent that he is dying Of
consumption.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

Brigham Young's seventeenth wife
died ut Salt Lake City on the 5th inst.
There are sixteen others yet living.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

Sergt. Mason, the soldier who attemp-
" assasinate Guiteau, is now exhibiting
himself In museum for 500 a week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

Building material of every description com
Stantly In stock II Geppcrt & stones. 81
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

FRIDAY, JANUARY IL, 1884,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11
CO.. Ovuu THE MEDICINE vALLEY BANK.
Advertising Rataa

Eycry day We receive proposals for advertfs
inK sparc from patent mclicfnc men. scvina
machine companies, hook publishers, adNertis-
inR nnr'nts, etc. To all such We viii say: The
space In this paper can be fillcd with home adj
Vertiaomcnta al good pricee. We have a mod
circulation among an Intelligent class - people.
We have no foreign ads I'm the paper. and don't
rates. Thoae are.
! solgmn' tour locetion,. per year. $500
15.O0
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All reading notices 10 cents por line EACH IN.
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MEDICINE LODGE, KANSAS.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

Horses fed by the day or month.
Livery outfits to any part of the country.
Will buy, sell or trade for horses and
mules. ~
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11
0FoiaIPaperof Barber County,

Two dollars n year.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-14

We presume II is useless to say that
the Mission drug store in the Fourth
ward has always been managed in first
class and accommodating manner, but
in the future, under the new manage
ment, II is the aim Of the proprietors 70
equal, If not excel any drug store4n the
city, Messrs. Rice Brothers have taken
charge OF the business, and have refltted
the house, and have just received a fresh
stock. DIR. III. A. Blaird will have charge
Of the prescription department. DR.. w..
A. Blaird Is thorough pharmacist, n
graduate of the Hungarian, Louisville
and other prominent colleges, and is also
master of all the languages. No one
should fail TO visit the Nj lssion drug store
IL they want anything or not, for you
will find prices very low. b-9-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-14
THEY RETURN.
Visitors Who Come Here for Their Health or Re-
creation Their Opinions.

Visitors Who Come Here for Their Health or Re-
CREATION Their Opinions.
That there is a certain attraction about
our city, outside of its business capaci-
ties, is rapidly growing into fact ac-
knowledged by all. Season after season
San Antonio is invaded by host of
pleasure seekers and invalids, and nearly
In every instance they, on being asked,
certify to its magnetism and pronounce
eddy declare it to be different to all
other cities of the United States, in that
they are drawn towards it, and very
often only leave with the intention of
returning hereafter to settle perma-
nently. Many of these visitors are peo-
pie of means, and not forced to gain q
livelihood by any kind OF business; but
that San Antonio is built on secure
business basis, and treading a steady
onward path Of progress, is still more
clearly defined by the singular statement
that these same visitors, who in their
own homes have no business, or per-
haps have retired from the same, on
their determining to settle here, once
more come forth from their shells and
enter the busy, every day life of a bust
ness man. Now, any person of plain.
common sense, would never give up a
quiet and perhaps luxurious life, and
risk that money which by hard and hon
est work Ind given him these pleasures
OF existence, in city entirely new to him,
illled with faces strange and unknown,
unless he had by critical examination
and dissecting labor found that, where
on he could securely and firmly ground
his confidence, and no person, whose life
had been one Of continual toll, whose
ease and retirement was the outcome of
that toll, would, simply through desire
to do something, or even through ha-
tired Of idleness, risk his well earned
gains In something, and anything of
which he knew nothing about, and
which he had not over aud over again
mentally taken to pieces, put together
again, and considered ove-. Therefore
taking these things as a whole. having
Investigated them as factors, the IIGUf
thinks they put San Antonio In very
favorable slight" Amongst many who
say they intend coming back again is
Dr. *. G. Block, of Americus, Georgia.
who has been here on a visit to hit
daughter, the wife OF DR.. ii. M. Hunter,
OF Houston street. The Doctor states
he likes San Antonio SO well that II pos
sible he will close ont his Interests In
Georgia and return here for the natural
term of his life
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-14

Having come from the North for the
purpose OF locating here and making
this city my permanent home, j would
ask the citizens Of San Antonio and
vicinity to kindly grant me n share Of
their patronage TO enable me to earn o
living for myself and children. | will
give music lessons on piano, organ or
violin, for 80 cents per lesson OF one
hour. The art of waxwork, including
'auiumn leaves" for 50, hand painting
on silk, satin or velvet, for 80 cents per
lesson. All kinds of embroidery and
fancy stitches at the same rate. VIII
embroider hat bands, notices, or any
other fancy article to order, or will take
o school in or near the city, teaching the
usual branches Of an English school.
Best of references given both from North
and South If desired. Any one wishing
to write can drop postal TO my address
and will respond by letter or In person.
MRs. NJ. j. CALM,
San Antonio, April ~, 4-22-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-14

Persuant to decree and order of the
Honorable United States District court
for the Western district of Texas, in
cause of libel No. % off the United States
VS.. 70 head of horses and 10 mules, pend
ing in the United States court in the
city of san Antonio, ! will offer for sale,
all and singular, the said ~ head of
horses and 10 mules, for cash in hand,
TO the highest bidder, Mt the pasture Of
n. Maokey, seven "a miles west of the
city of San Antonio, in BeXar county,
Texas, on the 10Th day of May, A. D.,
1884, nj the hour of u o'clock IN.
Hal J.. GosLNG,
5-9-l0t II. 5. Marshal.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-14
A FINE RANCH fon SALE.
6 500 Acres Fenced and Stocked with Horses
Cattle and Goats.

6 500 Acres Fenced and Stocked with Horses,
Cattle and Goats.
A fine ranch OF @ 800 acres of land, all
fenced, In Uvalde county, 20 miles IRON,
the town Of Uvalde. The land IL situated
at the mouth of the Sabinal and frio
rivers, fronting seven miles on the
Sabinal. Has plenty OF good grass,
water and timber. One-thlrd valley.
light mulatto soil and 40 acres in Guilt
walton. Six hundred acres Il enclosed
for horse pasture. There Is a good
eight-room frame house, three tenement
houses, stables and cribs, two wells with
good water. on the ranch are 400 head
cattle, one-half to two-thirds Durham,
100 head horses and mule colts and 200
Angora mixed goats. Title warranted
perfect. TO be purchased at bargain;
Address for the next 60 DAYS for full
particulars -. b. IT, this office, or j.
W. Bradley, Real Estate Agent, San
Antonio, Texas. 0-stf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-14

Mrs. Clare Sutherland, fashionable
dressmaker, would announce to the
ladies Of San Antonio that she has sew
cred her business connection with Miss
Cook. and has removed to No. 237 East
Houston street, where she will still con-
tinue to carry on the dressmaking bust
ness in all its branches. Having had a
wide experience in Boston, Chicago and
st. Louis, she feels no hesitancy in say
taste. In fact, a perfect fit is guarar-
iced, or the money refunded. Prices
very moderate. 5-3-30t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-14


PERHAPS there liz no other word In the
English language that has become so
narrowed in its meaning as the word
economy. The majority use 1t in the
sense OF saving money as If that were
its sole end, and their private opinion
that to be economical is almost an equiv
nlent for stlnginess and meanness. This
Is an utterly mistaken view of economy.
the true Interpretation of which Is man
agement SO as to marshal our health,
time and strength to produce the most
favorable result. Economy ia a prudent
Investment and expenditure of what we
have, rather than mere saving or
boarding. The principle of economy
requires thought, for 1t is necessary to
discern not only what to do, but the very
best way Of doing 1t. The greatest
force OF economy is shown by the pru-
dent use Of leisure hours. Some of the
greatest works the world has produced
have been the result Of economically
utilizing those "fugitlve moments. ~
Those who dislike economy are In the
end as cruel as they are careless, other
people have to discharge obligations
which they have incurred, and to
think for them because they have not
liked the worry Of thinking and manag-
ing for themselves. Economy Of health
Is one Of the principal portions Of this
science Of management. A wise
man will not exhaust his brain
force, but use It with consideration and
care. One man may do double the
amount Of work In given period, say 4
year, more than another, but then all thu
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-14
A FiktFARH,


or 100 Acres, for Sale at a Bargain.
Fine tract Of land of 100 acres, in
Harris county, six miles from Houston,
on Buffalo Bayou, railroad running by
same. Plenty Of water, grass and tim
Der. Some improvements, and part
under cultivation. -Four hundred tons
of hay cut from same last season. win be
5-6tf j. W. BRADLEY,
Real Estate Agent, San Antonio.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-14
Take Notice,

/ have severed my connection with
Mr.. G. Pearson, for the purpose of open
ing an auction and commission house ut
No. 4Oi East Houston street. | hope by
strict attention to business, liberal and
fair dealing. with my patrons to succeed.
L will pay the highest cash price for sec
ond hand furniture, attend TO outside
sales and guarantee satisfaction.
5-1-6t DAN j. CoLToN,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-14

Messrs. d. & A. Oppenheimer, on
Main plaza, are positively selling ont
their fine stock of clothing, dry goods
and boots and shoes at cost. This Is no
advertising dodge, for we are positively
going out of the retail business, and we
intend TO sell our stock at very low
figures to close out. If you don't
believe 1t call and we will convince
you. I-2S-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-14

lN San Juan Bautista, State of Lobasco.
Mexico, FL Diluvio, newspaper, pub
llshed certain denunciary articles OF the
abuses of the civil judge, when a guard
of federal soldiers entered the establish
ment and emptied the material into the
river. That is country where freedom
OF the press is granted by the federal
constitution.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-14

TnE Mason News speaks of the irreg-
ularity of the mails thus: 1--WE have
had no mail for the past four days and
have come to the conclusion that we had
better make deal and change our mail
to some other route that will make surer
connection. Forbearance has ceased
longer to be virtue with us. The mail
system Of Texas is a magnificent hum
hug"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-14

The Revista, of Monterey, says that
the bull fights of Sunday, May 4, was
well attended by reason of an advertise
ment that woman would enter the ring
as a fighter. But when the time came
for her debut, the crowd objected and
the judges ordered the killing of another
bull to pay for the loss of seeing a woman
"bull fightress."
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-14

A new invoice Of furniture of all kinds,
including gallery settees, has just been
received by Mr.. r. Becker, No. 10 Com
merce street, which he will sell at bottom
prices. Also number of secretaries
sent TO him by mistake, and which will
be sold extremely low. lie invites the
inspection OF all interested. 5-l0-lw
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-14

TIM Temple Times says: 1.-The SAN
ANTONIO LIGnT has been enlarged and
otherwise improved. Though not agree
ing with the LIGnT's politics, we con-
slider 1t an ably edited paper, one that
commands resDect.-
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-14

THE following is from the Meridian
Blade: The SAN ANTONIO LIGHT came
out last week as seven column paper
and otherwise improved. It still retains
its excellence in typographical appear
ance and editorial ability"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-14

Our original invoices are open for in
spetion, and we offer our entire stock
OF gents furnishing goods and clothing
AZ cost, as we will dissolve our 90 partner
ship In bout 90 days.
D-6-lm SHEETS, CoRREvoy a. Castles.