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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21
MEDICINE LODGE. BARBER co, KANSAS. NOV. 2t, 1884.

The success in the growing of tame
grasses in Kansas has been very graft
Tying this season. The acreage has
been much larger than ever before. Or
chard grass, timothy and red clover has
been-sown and all have given satisfac-
tory results. The high prices of seed
has deferred many from sowing. There
should be next season large quantity
OF Kansas-grown seed. Let every farm
er grow some tame grass next year. 1t
can be grown and ought to be cultivat-
ed more extensively. 1t will pay.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21
TH: B6RBER COUNTYM

The TNnEx ~ n prugrcssivo newspapcr, pub
nshs-d at tho county srrt, und l. the cfh,dhl pa
per - the county. II ne crpeCiHi miNochtc ~
thr IIvo Stock Industry in the Southwcft. and
aumb-rs among its patrons Cvcry ranchman
az linulrtince in this -oCtiun ~ the EuUing
slt-trbt n rptrhrz nrnriy cVcrv cuw-Chmp ~
this saCfiuu 1T the suttH and the Indian Terri
11ry sorth ~ here. uusl hna n spleuiid CirCula-
fir., among the stuckmen Of The Etstrrn stittr-
A. an adv erti-iur medium " has no Slp"riors
nnt fsyr eluat among Ncstnrn periodicals.
politlcaliy tho ISuIN IL Democratic. and VIII
ev.r b. fOuud advocating the priuCiplcs laid
dan b. jefferson. -.
Ita cnlumua will ~ ali tirne-i uuntiun cnolcc
onleelstf FIRMLY reudtng mutttr, anu upthinE
~ Offsni the most tHstlfiuus.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

A mans animosity toward political
opponent is sometimes so bitter that it
does not cease even when the opponent
is dead. Ayear or two ago a gentleman
who had figured most prominently not
only in the history of Massachusetts but
in the history of the country, suddenly
came to the end of long and useful
life. On the day of the funeral one of
the strongest political enemies of de-
ceased, and man whose name is well
known to every man, woman and child
in the commonwealth, was asked: ''Are
you going to attend Mr.. IS funeral
to-day?'' No." responded the distin-
guished gentleman deliberately; "but
idrylyl wish you to understand hear
tily approve of it,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

The democrats held jollitication in
Wellington Friday night. a bunch of
SKY rockets caught fire and exploded on
the street. and one of them struck a
Mrs. Schnarr iii the right eye. The
rocket penetrated the brain, killing her
Instantly. Mr.. Ernest Schilling was al
s. struck and dangerously hurt ard Mr.
w. III. Hood, of Pittsburg. Pa, had an
ear almost taken off. The celebration
came to an end at once-the accident
casting gloom over the entire commu-
nity
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

According to the Herald of that
place, pink-eye is developing among the
horses and mules in the vicinity of Col
umbia, Mo-, very generally. The symp-
toms are swelling limbs, watery eyes
and redishness in the eyes. The
best treatment is to stop using the
animal, except for slight exercise daily,
after which he should be well blanket
cd
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

LeavenwUrth Times: II Kansas ever
put life into prohibition, she shouId
this winter knock the breath out of the
thing. Il is the only way she can wipe
out the disgrace Of having handed the
country over to the rebels. She has Lad
her punishment in having heard the
rebel veil.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

Stock market reports continually
speak of poor lots of cattle hard to dis
pose of. This is the case any place, and
why shippers viii start to market cattle
that won't sell at home, with the hope
that they will bring fair price where
there are thousands of good stock on
the market, is something we cannot un-
derStand
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

Our correspondent truly says that if
something is not done soon to effect the
eradication of the loco weed on our
range it will become comparatively
worthless" This weed has driven a
stockman with his herd from Hodgeman
county into Missouri. y general move
ment should be instituted among all
stockmen for tire destruction of this
weed. The only way TO destroy il is to
dig it Up hy the roots. The s'caterpil-
larn that our correspondent speaks ofs
Kills the tops, bnt the roots remain and
give origin to more leaves, though in
some cases the insect causes the destric-
tion of The entire plant. The mischief.
however, is said to exist i'll the insect.
The loco weed has been analyzed by
chemists and found by them to he harm
less. Ii is necessary to kill the weed
before the insect appears. How To eff
fectually DO this is the important ques-
ton. In Colorado bounty is paid for
the weed. the same as used to be paid
for gopher scaipS in Kansas. Perhaps
| such a policy might be wise for our
range. The loco weed will soon be boss
if its great progress is not checked
Kansas Cowboy.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

Providence Star: The democrats are
not such enthusiastic civil-service refor-
mers now that they think they see a
bare possibility OF securing the presiden-
e., as they were 4 few weeks ago. 1t
makes difference who is to be re-
formed.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

The fun is now going to begin, as the
managers of the Blaine canvass try to
settle who il was that really killed Cock
Robin. johnny" Davenport sets the
bail rolling by declaring that it was
steve Eikins, whom he pronounced
SO big fool as to be incapable of run
ming IA tramp lodging house upon the
BoWery." "
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21
The excitement caused by I

The excitement caused by the break
ing out of pleurO-pneum0nia in Ken
tucky, has subsided, still much anxiety
is felt rs To whether the disease has
been spreading. In the Jersey herd of
Fisher x Lake, Cynthiana, where il was
discovered early in the month, twelve
animals have died and others are very
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

The cost of running New York City
one year is ever S3O, GOO 600. Only those
patriots who are on 1.-The ground floor"
in municipal politics know how much
of this goes for legitimate expenses and
n NY much for bOodl.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21
The Loco Weed.
10 the CoWDOv.


The loco plant is the most dangerous
enemy to the stock interests of south
western Kansas. that exists. 1t is rap
idly increasing and unless it is checked
the keeping of stock in a large scope of
country that is fit for little else than
worthless. The attention of stockmen
should be awakened. / am satisfied the
injury resulting from stock eating it re-
suits from black caterpillar which is
ON the plant. He deposits his dust up
on it, and the stock eat worm, dust and
all. If anyone knows an antidote for il
VIII he please give it in the COWBOY.
G.. O.. ALLEN
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21
THE BARBER COUNTY INDEX.
Advertising Rates

Every day we receive proposals for advertis
ny space from patent medicine men, sewing
machine companies, book publishers, advertis-
ny agents. etc. TO all such VIC VIII say: The
space in this papcr can be fill6d with home al
refreshments at good prices We have good
circulation among an intelligent clnss of people.
We have 10 foreign ads in the papcr, and don't
caro- to have unless they pay in CASH our regular
rates. Thosearc:
column, tour loca.ion,, per year. si@ee
- :" +" 15n0
S6.O0
All reading notices 10 cents per line ZACH IN
sERTioN
CASH QUARTERLY IN ADVANCE
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

BY the governor.
JAMES SMITH. sec'y. Of state.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-03-08
MAKE EXCELLENT POST
MASTER.

'If, with the general govern
ment in the hands of republicans,
the Copiah and Danville murder
ers go unwhipped of justice, what
would be the condition of the
south with democracy in power in
all the branches of the govern
ment!"- National Republican.
We do not know that we are
able to answer this conundrum in
full. Such things should not go
UNPUBLISHED anywhere. But, new
ertheless, if the had waited until
midnight and taken them out OF
town a couple of miles and hung
them, then they might suit some
people as excellent material for
West Virginia Republican Post
masters. Wouldn't they, MIR. Ma
hone?
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-03-08
YOICELESS.

We asked the hatellige,ecer two
pertinent questions about the
charges against Mr.. Evans in our
last issue. The LteUigencer has
been as voiceless as an oyster ever
since. In view of the fact that the
HateUigencer had been full of one
sided affidavits and squibs in favor
of Evans, the failure to reply is re-
markable and places that paper in
a very equivocal position. In the
presence of witnesses mentioned,
Mr. Hart, the editor, heard the ad
missions, and we repeat the ques-
tons: Does he deny the state
ment or endorse the occurrence.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-03-08

Newly married people going to house-
Keeping this spring Will want their
money to reach as far as possible, as
they will have great many things to
buy. We would advise you to go to
EMMERT Il FIERY's. aYd buy your car
pets, oil cloths, shooting, ticking, crash,
blankets, comforts, curtain lace, etc.,
as they have a large stock to select
from, and in the end viii save you from
three to five dollars, and what they sell
you will give you satisfaction as they
do not deal in trash or damaged goods
OF any kind, and they have but one
price for all.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-03-08

TIN Supreme Court of the Uni
ted States rendered an important
decision Monday in a long stand-
ing legal tender case, brought up
from the Circuit Court for the
Southern District of New York.
The Supreme Court pronounced
the act OF May 81, 1878, constitu-
tional and valid, and declared that
the Circuit Court rightly held that
a tender in treasury notes reis
sued and kept in circulation I'M
der that act was tender of lawful
money in payment of defendants
debt to plaintiff.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-03-08

CARP ASSOCIATION national
organization termed the American
Carp Cultural association" was eff
fected in Philadelphia last week. 1t
aims to embrace directly and indi-
rectly within its organization every
carp culturist in the country and de-
sires State and local branches organ
lied throughout the country. Its
principal object is the dissemination
of useful and reliable information
among its members.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-03-08
ATTENTION PARTY PRE-
SENT ARMS

THE INTELLIGENCE" poUTINa-rT
REBUKETH ATKINSON AND THE EVE
MING JOURNAL TENDER HEARTED
CHART"
From the Wheeling Intelligent
Ger of Tuesday, we clip the follow.
ing virulent notice of the call for
a meeting of the State Central
Committee. Hart seems to have
his troubles at home as we'll as at
Martinsburg. This heart panteth
after recognition. 1t is q great
heart in mighty small body. By
the time "Scofe' and ewes gets
through couple of falls with the
tender hearted Hart, he will wish
he was back on the row again, in
the city of magnificent distances,
playing poker at one cent ante.
The following is the "lamenta-
ton:
'sThe Republican State Central
Committee is called to meet at
Grafton, on Wednesday, March
IL, at noon, to fix time and place
for the State Convention which is
to select delegates to the Repub
lican National Convention.
The Mtelligencer gets this in
formation from the personal organ
of the chairman of the committee,
in which appears the formal call
elsewhere printed. The matter
was thought of sufficient impor-
lance to make public, and it seems
to have been thought well to adj
dress the party through that one
channel. Presumably other adj
vices of party moment are to be
given out in like manner.
The Republican party of West
Virginia is about to enter upon
the most important and promising
campaign in its history. 1t con-
Germs the Republican party more
than the Latelligencer to know
whether we are to approach and
go through the campaign in this
way.
For this reason this matter is
laid before the party, for which
the chairman of the State Central
Committee is supposed to act"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-03-08
CTATE OF WEST VIRGINIA

At Rules held in the Clerks office of
Circuit Court of Berkeley County, on
the Sd day of March, 1884:
William E. Roach,
vs} In Chancery.
Thomas O'Brien as Agent. Mary Ellen
O'Rrien, Richard O'Brien, Maggie
O'Brien, John O'Brien and Annie o.
Brien.
The object of above suit is to obtain a
decree for the specific perto' nance of a
contract made June 2Sth, 1880 bv Thomas
O'Brien, agent of Patrick q 81 n, for
the sale OF real estate TO tn pl4in'iff and
such other and further relief us to the
Court may seem proper; and it appearing
on affidavit filed in this suit, that the
said defendants, Mary Ellen O'Brien,
Richard o. Brien MAJ gle . brivn. ,ohn
o. Brien and Annie o. ltrien, are non-i esi-
dents Of this Stale, they are hereby Ie-
CURED 10 appear at the said Clerks office
within one month from the 9Th day of
March, 1884, the date OF the frs, ,.ubllca-
tion hcreof) and do what Is necessary 10
protect their interests in this matter.
:. H. MARTIN Clerk.
j. N. WIsNRR Atty for pff mhS At
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-03-08

LIEUTENANT RHODES, of the Gay
Head disaster fame, is more than
a hero. The three thousand dol
lars raised by subscription as a
testimonial to his bravery he has
refused to accept. He asks that
it be divided with his crew. This
is true gallantry, and the charac-
ter of the hero becomes greater
still by this gallant and gener-
Gus act.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-03-08

WHILE 1883 was a phenomenally
bad year for losses of fire waste,
the aggregate value of property
destroyed reaching nearly $780,
100000, 1884 gives promise of be-
ing still more disastrous. The re-
ports for January and February
show total loss of $19,000,0O0,
or at the rate of $114, 100000 for
the year. This is a bad outlook
for the fire insurance people,
though they may be able still to
earn the usual dividends.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-03-08
A Personal Gard.

SERENADED.-The Mechanics Band
of Martinsburg, in tow of sonny Eich-
elberger, serenaded Hon. George +.
Evans on last Tuesday night. sonny
took the band to Hon. Philip Smiths
and ''set them UP tor the boys" where
upon n pencil mark was made on the
books of smiths establishment against
Sonny. After serenading Evans the
band, who are all good fellows, enjoying
themselves, proceeded to Mr.. smiths
establishment and serenaded him, dur.
ing which time he Hospitality entertain
ed them. George and Phil are both good
fellows, but the restriction as 20 the
sale of liquor, in Georges order keeps
Philip out in the cold. You can al
ways "mark it" when Sonny, of the
mild and vacant eye, is around
Mdrtinsbu1g independent.
/ stoop to notice Wisner, the author
of the above, who has been just effectual-
ly squeiched for the Postmastership OF
Martinsburg-a painful fact to him and
his henchmen--for two reasons.
First-To state that ! was with the
Mechanics, Band when it serenaded
Postmaster Evans, and not engaged i'm
an effort to bride the Prosecuting At
torney of this county, Mr.. +. A. Rohr-
baugh.
SecOnd-To express my gratitude to
the United States Senate for its right
eous act, in indicating the character
Of Mr.. Evans, as well as the good name
of the county of Berkeley, which were
assaulted 10y the base use of negro petit
tons, obtained by a fogram imposi-
tion upon their native ignorance.
u. :. EICHELBERGER JR..
Martinsburg, w. Va, March 9th, 1891.
The above we clip from the States
man. We are glad to learn that
Sonny of the "mild and vacant eye,"
admits the truth of our report, tho
he confines his remarks to Evans,
and says nothing of "Hon. Phil"
Sonny would have to rise before he
can stoop, though we have no doubt
he did his level best IN the squelcb.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-03-08

IT is not creditable to Congress
that the coffin in which the second
martyr President rests hasnot yet
been paid for. The bill has just
beenssent to that body, and the
chances are that there will be a
squabble over the amount before
it is ordered paid.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-03-08
CTATE OF WEST VIRGINIA

- "A II OI w EC1 lhOlN la =
At Rules held in the Clerk Office of
Circuit Court of Berkeley County, on the
4th day OF February, 1884:
Ln.ner Ropp, administrator Of Iacob
Ropp, decd,
vs.. fDebt Attachment.
Sarah A. Powell.
The object of the above suit is to obtain
a judgment in favor of the plaintiff
against the defendant for $55.7l, with
interest from February 8, 1889, damages
and costs of suit, and to attach and sub
ject to the payment thereof any property
of the defendant within the jurisdiction
of the said court.
And it appearing on affidavit filed in
this suit that the said defendant Sarah
A. Powell is nonresident of this State,
she is hereby required to appear at the
said Clerks office, within one month
from the 9th day of February, 1884, 1.-THE
date of the first publication hereof, and
do what is necessary to protect her in
terests in this matter.
s. H. MARTIN, Clerk.
j. NELSON WIsNER, Atty for Pltffs.
feb-94t
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-03-08

The, Democratic State Execu-
tive Committee met in Parkers-
burg Tuesday, and it was deter
mined to call a State convention to
be held at Charleston April 10th,
for the purpose of appointing del
egates-at-large to the National
Convention and to appoint new
State Executive Committee.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-03-08
The Root Of the Whole Mat.
ter.

From the Philadelphia North American
Senator Sherman, talking about
the tariff, has again gone to the
root of the matter in declaring it to
be his opinion that not the charac-
ter but the stability OF any schedule
OF duties agreed upon is the most
important consideration. This is
unquestionably true.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-03-08

The Utica Observer establish
ment was so completely and en-
tirely destroyed by fire the other
day that the proprietor had to
borrow a lead-pencil to write a
telegram ordering a new outfit.
And yet the Observer did not miss
an issue. This goes to show that
a good newspaper can't be crush
ed.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-03-08

ATTENTION is directed to the
card of Hughes u Hughes, attor-
neys at law appearing in another col
umn Of this issue. They will attend
all courts Of Berkeley and adjoining
counties.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-03-08
SATURDAY, MARCH s, 1884.

FROM the returns of fatalities
from the last blizzard, it appears
thar q larger number of persons
lost their lives from the unexpect-
edly severe weather than persisted
during the late unprecedented
floods.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-03-08
Carp for Sale.
STOCK YOUR PONDS.

A LII PARTIES WISHING TO
"A PROCURE CARP for stocking
ponds this sp,ing can be supplied by
the undersigned For the information
OF the above, and to those who have
engaged carp from me, will state.
tina the water will be drawn srom my
ponds, one mile and half from Mar.
tinsburg, w. Va, on
SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 1884,
about II o. clock m when the fish can
be procured. For further particulars
call on or address
GEO. E. SHOWERS.
Martins burg, w. Va.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-03-08
Advice to Divinity Students

Rev. DIR. Burton's Address to Divinity
Students, Hartford.
Silence is the most massive thing
sometimes. 1t is strength and gran
deur. The tongue has unsettled
more ministers than small salaries
or lack of ability.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-03-08

COOPER has at his restaurant an
ear Of corn 13 inches long and 10
inches in circumference, and he of
fers half a gallon of Monticello
whiskey to the one guessing nearest
the number of grains in the ear. 1t
cost nothing to guess.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-03-08
l24 l-2 Acres,

adjoining the above farm on the north
side, and north of the Hedgesville Grade,
adjoining LANDS of Mrs. NJ. E. Ditto, and
others, and extending to the Potomac
River, improved by two story Dwelling
House. The soil is strong limestone and
very productive.
~ These tracts of land are very con-
veniently situated near the G. j. o. Ca
nal. postofiice, mills, churches, schools.
NJ. & w. Turnpike: and the railway sta
ton on the G. V. R. r. at Falling Waters.
TERMS OF SALE, AS PRESCRIBED BY THE
DECREE.-One-third of the purchase mon.
,y in cash on day of sale, and the bal.
ance in two equal annual payments, at
ore and two years deferred payments
to bear interest from date Of sale, and be
secured by lien on the property sold.
BLACKBURN HUGHES,
G. j. FAULKNER,
D. B. LUCAS,
Substituted Trustees and Spell Com rs
| hereby certify that Black burn Hughes
and @. j. Faulkner, two of the Special
Commissioners in the above entitled
cause have executed bond with sufficient
security as required by law.
mar.I2t S. II. MARTIN, Clerk.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-03-08
The Secret Of His POpuIari-

From the ST. Louis Glooe Democrat
An Indiana paper let's us into the
secret of McDonald's popularity
among the Democrats of that State
He is net "a cold, formal, polite man
as Hendricks is" it says, but he is
"blundering, hearty and loud,'' and
blends readily with the average con-
dition of things.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-03-08

The CoUNCIL.-The council met
in regular session Thursday night
Mayor pro tenn Whitson presiding
and all the councilmen present.
Mr.. Whitson, Chairman of the
Water Board presented his report fol
the year ending March 1, 1884. II
showed the receipts to be So, 636. 81
and the expenditures So, 655. sc, expen-
diture over receipts presenting a diff
ference of S30.25. The receipts are
larger than shown any preceding
year and the increas ed outlay has
been caused by the laying of new
pipe and placing of hydrants.
Engineer Shaffer's report is full and
shows the water works to be in good
condition, the machinery which has
been in operation ten years showing
but little wear. Recommending re-
pairs, he complains of the cinders
thrown in the creek by the B. & 0.
r. r., and directed the attention of
the council to the Importance of
abating the nuisance.
The Sergeant reported having pur-
chased 2,l60 feet of 3-inch oak plank
for bridges, etc, at a cost of $14 per
thousand las ordered at last meeting.
The petition of the Lutheran con-
gregation asking permission to fill
up the cistern at their church cor
ner was granted.
DR.. McSherry, chairman of street
committee, recommended that the
pump in front of the Mathews prop
erty be at once taken out and the
we'll filled up. So ordered.
Motion was made and carried that
the Mayor again call attention of the
b. u o. officials to the cinder nui-
sance complained of by the engineer.
$25 was granted Aaron Helferstay
in recognition of services rendered of
ficer O'Neal in making an arrest,
when he had leg broken
An appropriation of SIS was made
to construct cinder walk from High
street to the cemetery.
On motion Mr.. Farrin was grant
ed permission to Gil up holes in
streets in his ward.
Adjourned subject to call of mayor.