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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-26

j. S. DGnford, the scoundrel who broke
In the banking business at Caldwell two
years ago. went to Washington Territory
and failed there the other day accord
ing to the following special from Port
land:
The banking firm Of J. s. Dsnford &
Co., Of Cheney, Washington Territory,
closed its doors yesterday. Danford and
his wife are both missing, and so are the
assets. including the deposits. ID. Aims
worth. the cashier, Is now under arrest.
The Danfords, II Is said, have gone to Vic
toria. II so they cannot be arrested. The
loss 20 deposltors will reach nearly $40, 900,
divided into small sums among the people
residing In the country. Danford failed in
the banking business some years ago in
Kansas, and Ainsworth came to his rescue
and ransomed him by paying mp the cow
boy creditors, who threatened to hang
him. The people Of Cheney are terribly
incensed and threaten to lynch Ainsworth
unless Danford returns and makes the
losses good.n
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-26

"Your town is much more substantially
built and your business Is much more ex-
tensiyc than had expected to see" was
the remark OF distinguished visitor to
Medicine Lodge last week. That's 1t.
Not one person In a hundred who has new.
or been here has any idea of the beautiful
location of our little city; they cannot re-
alizc that we have substantial brick blocks
while noighboring cities claiming three
times the population are made up of frame
slantics, and they do not take into consid-
Grafton the fact.that Medicine Lodge does
the trade of any city In Kansas with pop
nlation OF three thousand people.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-26

Assistant Adjutant General SquIrcs, OF
the Grand Aamy Of the Republic, depart
ment OF New York, has Issued the follow
ing eircuhr, calling attention to an article
In the rules Of the society: No officer OF
comrade Of the Grand Army Of the Repub.
lie shall In any manner use this organiza.
ton for partisan purposes and no discus
sion Of any partisan questions shall be
permitted at any OF Its meetings, nor shall
any nomination for political Office be
made. The circular further says: Any
violation will meet with sharp rebuke and
prompt action by post conrt martial.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-26

II will now be In order for the republi-
can candidate for representative to declare
himself OH tho lssue of paramount interest
to every voter In kansas, that question be-
ing resubmission Of the prohibitory
amendment. We have heard three guesses
made on Bro. McNears standing OH this
question: One that he was for resultant.
ting the amendment to the people; anoth-
er that he would follow in the beaten track
made by the prohibitionists, and the other
that he will dodge the issue altogether.
Having the best interests Of our brother
editor at heart, we would be glad If he
would speak out in meeting on this inpor-
tant matter.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-26

The Mcpherson Freeman, published In
the leading wheat county of Kansas, COM
plains that the extremely low price OF
wheat will work a hardship upon that sec
ton, for the reason that wheat is the great
staple. Much Of the business of the past
six months has been done on the prospect
Of the present crop, and hence much dis
appointment is sure to follow, If not ser.
ious financial embarrassment. money
matters are closer In this county than for
half dozen years, and the present outlook
for prices for wheat offer no encourage
meut.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-26

On account Of the late fever scare
throughout the state. the Santa Fe railroad
company is taking extra precautionary
measures with their several stock yards In
tire state and their stock cars, disInfecting
each car before loading IL with stock, by
thoroughly washing out the cars and
spreading lime and good, clean bedding In
them. This Is Am excellent arrangement,
and one that Is highly complimentary to
the company and fully appreciated by the
shippers. They are determined to use eve.
~ prccaHtiOn In the shipment Of beef cat
tie over their line from the west.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-26

That was a sensible, well-timed and in
structiye speech that Gov. Click delivered
at this place last Saturday, aud the general
opinion is that he made many votes for the
democratic party and many friends for
himself. Our people, without regard to
party, felt honered that the chief execu-
tive OF the state made them visit, aud he
was listuned to with close attention by as
intelligent an audience as he has ever adj
dressed In Kansas. He afterwaru express
ed himself as highly pleased with his visit
here and agreeably surprised at the large
attendance at the meeting.
Every one with whom we have convers-
ell on the subject expressed themselves as
pleased with the straightforward and
manly manner in which the governor
handled the Issues OF interest to tho people
OF Kansas. He was not abusive, neither
did he attempt to gain favor with the OPP
position by being obsequiously fattering.
He made CONCISE and interesting state
ment Of the reforms he had inaug,lrated
since his induction into Office, showing that
his administration had been economics!
and at the same time progressive.
He showed that In the distribution Of Of
fees he had taken care to select the best
men without regard to party, and OF these
be had demanded a faithful performance OF
duty. He did not claim any wonderful in
creased prosperity by reason Of his elee-
ton; but proved to the satisfaction of all
that his occupancy Of the executive chair
had not, rs was anticipated by his oppo-
nents, brought dire calamity on the state,
caused the people to blush for shame at be-
ing residents Of Kansas, or driven the
population away. On the other hand he
showed that the increase In wealth and
population since the beginning OF his trem
had been uncqualled In the history of
the state; that not only had the Thousands
who left here during St Johns term re
turned Tor numbers equal to them) but the
increase in population had been greater
than ever known before.
His remarks on the effects Of prohibi.
ton were entirely in harmony with the
views Of all honest, thinking men. He
did not impress his hearers as being the
champion Of wlIiskey, but As being honest
ly and conscientiOusly opposed to a law
that breeds liars. sneaks and informers.
Being q pronounced temperance man,
even ateetOtaler, he could net be charged
as the particular friend Of the rum power.
He was given the closest attention daring
the hour and half he talked, and when he
ciosed if was evident he had made telling
speech-one that would be remembered by
bis hearers Not a gushing, spread-eagie
eff0rt; but a sensible talk to sensible men
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-26

According to the basis of representation
fixed for the county nominating conven-
ton, the city OF Medicine Lodge and the
remainder Of the township outside OF
Sharon precinct, has but 10 votes, OF the
80 allowed in the convention. So 1t will
be impossible for the town to nominate
any candidate without the assistance OF
some OF the other townships. We DO not
believe there need be any fear about the
alleged "towR riug' capturing everything.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-26

Newton Democrat: The democratic
Campaign committee of this, the seventh,
congressional district met yesterday At Ell.
linwOod 20 make arrangements for the
campaign. The result Of its deliberations
will be seen by referring to the published
appointments OF meetings for Hon. II. n.
Bickel, which it viii be noticed contem-
platcs thorough clnvassof the whole dis
trict. The OCCASION was embraced by the
democrats OF ElIinwood and vicinity as a
fitting opportunity for grand rally, which
purpose was carried out with gratifying re-
suits When the hour for speaking arrived
the Cleveland aud Hendricks clib, one of
the finest uniformed organizations in the
state. formed in procession and paraded
the streets, marching to the hall, which
soon filled with large and enthusiastic
audience, composed OF representative DEM
ocrats Of the district; there being also a
liberal attendance of republicans. The
campaign was opened in this district by
Hon. II. ii. Bickel, democratic candidate
for congress, in ringing speech, showing
himself to be In cordial sympathy with
the sentiment OF the democracy of this
district on the tariff and other important
national Issues, and further, that he is in
perfect accord with the democratic party
OF. the state on all important questions of
sumptuary legislation. MIR. Bickel is a
farmer by profession, but has been close
student in political economy, and all the
varied issues that divide the two great ma
tional parties. He is pleasing and fluent
speaker, an orator who instructs and en-
tertains.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-26

A friend in kingmAn county writes that
Judge Peters made his ''patent stereotype
speech at that place last Saturday night.
The judge Is not doing himself justice IN
the present canvass, and he would actually
have prOfted by remaining at home. The
people had all heard OF congressman and
their duties before Judge Peters went tc
Washington, and when he came around
telling them In childtprimer languag,
about what he bad to do, they consider
that he Is Understanding their eommOr
sense.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-26

We are Of the opinion that our old
lgrcenbacker friend n. B. Blanton is predj-
udiced against the new town of Kiowa, OF
he would not have been so severe In the
communication we copy in another col
uinn. Unless the people down there are
all liars, good water has been found az a
depth OF 40 feet; and besides there is eve
~ prospect OF a thriving village there.
or course 1t will never be the metropolis
OF Barber county, bnt 1t viii! likely be a
nice little town. Bro. Blanton at times
gets dyspeptic, we fear.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-26

The M0lie Maguires have appeared
again In the coal regions Of Pennsylvania,
and this time the HungArians are feeling
the power Of this terrible organization.
The trouble has arisen from the rich mo-
nopolists Of PennsylvanIa--the high pro-
tectivc tariff fellows-sending OF for for.
eign cheap labor, which they have placed
against the regular miners. This import.
ed labor Is fast supplantIng the old work
men, and the consequence is that there is TO
be interminable trouble and even blood
shed In the mining districts.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-26

tits reported that = day or two ago Mr..
81. John went into Kansas drug store and
called for glass OF soda water. Ills left
eye accidentally twitchedas the clerk gazetl
at him inqEiringIy. The mistaken clerk,
not knowing the gentleman, gave him a
liberal allowance Of the usual favor de-
uianded on such occasions, and the glass
was drained to the dregs- My goodness
gracious me! ~ sail the candidate smaeking
his lips. Il don't see how men can drink
liquor when they can get saltwater like
that ~
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-26

Blaine's letter Of explanation appears In
this issue, and 1t should be read carefully,
for it Is certainly novel document. No
reasonable person has ever cared whether
Blaine WIS married thcO or twelve months
before the birth Of his first child, and 1t
does appear that he might, with good
taste, have refused to discuss tile result Of
his ''youthful ardor." However, us long
rs he has secn Dit to keep the subject before
the people We are willing that his expla.
nation should he read by our readers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-26

The Caldwell Standard Office WAS moved
to Wellington, and last week the first mum.
Der Of the SumLer County Standard, a
democratic paper, made It's appearance
with X. L. Davidson ~ editor aud Young
& Cunningham ~ proprictors. The Stand
ard has good field to work in, and II II
succeeds in turning the narrow-minded
republicans Of Sumner county to sec the
error Of their ways, 1t will indeed have
done a good work.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-26

Usually, after every dominating conyen-
ton there are few persons who kick
against the ticket nominated, no matter
who may be the nominees. Too frequent
~ the charge Is made that ~the same old
ring" managed affairs. Democrats of
Barber county, you can regulate this mat.
ter IL you desire, by attending the prima.
ries Tomorrow. Scleet delegates TO the
convention who are known to entertain
Nhe same views Jon hold, aud there will b.
no excuse for yelling arine.n
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-26

a Washington dispatch says: A west.
ern republican who reached here this
morning had long talk with st. John.
the prohibition candidate for president, a
few days since. MIR. 81. John told him that
Doth the republicans and democrats would
be utterly surprised at the vote VIII ich he
would poll. He confidently predicted that
Ike prohibition vote would reach million.
II not more. He estimated that In his own
state Of Kansas his vote would be 10000.
and was certain that 1t would reach $4,000
in New York state. He also thought the
prohibitionists would have vote perhaps
large enough to affect the result in Wis
consin, Michigan, Iowa and Ohio. He
characterizes Blaine's lodging the Issue In
Maine as not only a cowardly but "a very
silly act, and one that had received tn I'M
mixed contempt Of those who are on both
sides Of the question. He said Blaine's
declaration that the question was local, and
not national, was on par with the dccla-
ration made by Hancock as to the tariff in
1880, and that Blaine would find to his
sorrow that it was national question.
The congressman was much impressed
with these remarks of the great temper
anee advocate, FOR, as he confessed, his own
observations as to the west had led him to
similar conclusions. Mr.. st. Johns crit.
cism Oh Blaine's lodging is thoroughly
appreciated here. If there is one thing
more than another that has contributed to
whatever popularity MIR. Blaine enjoys it is
his custom to fail to toe the mark. The
very reason why the sentiment of his party
has BEEN rather In favor of condoning his
plumbers or his wrong doings, rs the case
may be, is simply because of the apparent
uianiiness displayed in daslling ahead with
out regard to consequences. The olportll-
nifty presented TO him at the reccut election
In Maine was supreme occasion for the
display Of nerve and independence. Had
he availed himself Of 1t, whichever way he
decided would have been graced with nd
miring plandts, strengthened him I'm the
hearts of his friends, and brought acc.s-
sionS to his standard. But he qua lied be-
fore the test, lowered bis crest, and expos
ed the sham and mockery Of his claim to
the white plume.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-26

Kansas City Times: The secretary Of
the prohibition state committee, in his In
icrrogatnries to Colonel Martin might
with propriety have asked Colonel Martin
" Inc himself is not ylolater of the pro.
hibltOry law In leasing his buildings to
parties who sell liquor contrary to the law
and without having first taken cut IL
ccnse. a little light on that topic might
be OF INTEREST," to some benightcd Kansas
Votcre
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-26

Tn" Cherokee Strip Live Stock association
met at Caldwell list week and transacted
the usual routine business; and bcsi'Ics
elected Tllos. Hutton, rs director to take
tho place OF the late +. W. Payne. The
members all came forward with their semi
annual assessment, and the $4,000 due the
Cherokee nation Nc the srml-annual rental
Of the Strip WIS rI~,l and the treasurer
instructed to t'rn the came over to the
prongr A. ft,uriti.s
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-26

Frank Gillette walked away with the
b'ggige Of the reform republicans In
Kingman county list Monday; and with
equal nimbleness the democrats will walk
away with Mr.. Gillette at tire November
election. Or In other words they will
name the next representative from King.
man county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-26

The STATE reunion Of tire q. A. r. hav-
Ing been d'-clared of, the Border Tier
brigade will have their rcond annual re-
union ut Baxter Springs from October 9Th
to 10th inclusive. Arrangements are being
made 70 entertain large crowd.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-26

"That new hotel building would be a
credit to any city in Kansas" said Gov.
Click when he WIS here last Saturday.
Aud Il would. There are few hotels in the
state with more than fifty large and con-
venicnt rooms, and il will be found that
the hotel will be worth thousands Of dol
lars TO tile town every month.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-26

IL'lsry 5. L,ir, Late Of Caldwell. died OF
cons Impdonat Pasadena, California, last
week. lie was a prominent stOekmAn,
Late business Manager OF the Caldwell
Journal, aud popular gentleman. He
was brother OF VI. J. Lane, Late OF Kio-
va, this county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-26

Gen. 10 Shelby, OF Lafayette county,
No., is one Of the few men who are al
ways predicting war; like others Of his
class he cannot tolerate the itlea tIIaI there
Is to be no more blood she'd. lie is the
party who made s''ch an egregious ass OF
himself during the Frank James trial,
claiming protection for James in the name
Of the Southern Confederacy, and such
stnh Now he predicts that In case Of
CleSehnd's SUCCESS, there will be war. He
says:
cleveland will be elected, and then look
oet for war. Enboldened by what they
have done, there Is nothing the republic
cans will not dare, and before the reins of
government are surrendered, a revolution
Will sweep the country. There will be
more cause for it than In 1861. Then il
was on constitutional right TO hold
slaves. and now IL is on the retention OF
power, so long held that IL must be contin-
ued to escape detection Of a corrupt adj
ministra.ion. So look ont for war and
prepare yourself for IL. It's coming sure.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-26

The Wichita Daily Beacon continues as
II commenced, n live, energetic evening
daily; IL contains all the important after
noon dispatches and must be acceptable In
the territory it reaches before the morning
papers. Unfortunately, 1t reaches this
place the second day after it is Published;
aud still, we appreciate IL.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-26

II democrats 10 not take enough inter
st la county politics to attend the prima-
ries and as-i-tin s'irrtlng delegates to the
county nominating CONVENTION they have
no excise for Kicking over any result that
ulnY oc,aIr.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-26

Gould has advised Morosini. his private
secretary, whose daughter lately eloped
with the family co1chman, to set the young
couple up In business. Good advice that
should be followed.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-26

An earthquake was experienced In Ohio
last week. Another one Is advertised TO
occur In that state November Attn, next, to
be felt only BY republicans.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-26

recommended that the primary con-
Nentlons Tor THE purpose or selecting dele
katrs anu alternatcs 10 which each voting
precinct IL entitled, be held on Saturday
Spicinoer ~, 1884; and Il Is earnestly re-
qucs'ed That fnll delegations be selected.
Inv s.crrnry Of each meeting h 70
fesietl 70 forward a list Of the jrls gafes
sriccaato The INDEX. az Medicine /. odgp,
- $3.50 - possible after the mectI, q n
Rsi T. L. o'BRYAS, chm,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-26

}. 7. whitciaw win 90 a majority Of at
least 300 In Barber county. though one or
two republicans may oppose him. lie will
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-26

Every democrat sho'sld attend tire pri-
mIries Tomorrow. Saturday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-26
DExOcRAr1c COUNTY CONVENTION

k0CMs or THE DEMOCRATIC Co. COMMITTEE.
Sept lG, 1881.
\ delegate convention OF tIsc democracy
% hrber county u hereby called to nm sct
~ the court room IN Medicine Lodge,
Kansas, on o.
SATURDAY, ocToHER 4, 1894,
For tho purpose Of nominating oan,Ii-
dates fjr the yariOus county otflcrs 10 he
hll'vl ut the November election, and for
the purpose OF clccting new county cen
trail committee.
The delegates 10 said convention will be
apportiOncd ms follows:
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-26
c. a. rAIIArEHRo. n. srKoso
Ta|Iiaferro & Strong,
Real Estate and. IUe StocA
COMMISSION BROKERS.

| COMMISSION BROKERS.
WE have now for saIe large stock OF min
proved and Improved farms, cattle ranches and
city property.
Partial List Of Property: = 81
1000 head Of cows and calves, per head SIS
sooo year old steers @
100 acres OF decided land Is miles from city of
Medicine Lodge, all under cultivation. two
good houses, range for 200 head-sl,70
440 acres of decided land, good house, oil of
land under fence; 100 head of cattle; Is miles
from Medicine LOdge-$60O0.
$50 acres of decided land; 300 acres fenced. 4
barb wire. = miles running water: 10 acres
oak and walnut timber; Is miles from Med
| icine Lodge-S2,50 500. s N
100 acres OF decided hind, all fenced x mile of
river through IL; 20acres of timber; - head
of stock cattle; 10 miles from Lodges, 500
160 acres of farm land; so acres in cultivation,
all fenced and crOss-fenced; 81 miles from
Medicine Lodge-Sl, 800.
100 acres Of land: q acres under cultivation;
good frame house; plenty of water; miles
| \. from Medicine Lodge-$l, O0O.
$50 acres of decided land; good frame house;
Is acres under cultivation; 100 acres under
1enco; good water and Outbuildngs; crops
to ge n; miles from Medicine Lodge$S5oC
l60 acres of decided land; so acres under culti-
yation; Is acres of ash and walnut timber:
miles from Medicine Lodge-$i,2OO
$40 acres of decided land; u mile from Medi
cine Lodge-$4,000.
40 acres of decided land ajoining city of Medi-
cine Lodge: good house and outhouses aud
well watered-Sl 800.
572 acres of decided land: good house; l0Oacres
IN CIVILIZATIONS; all fenced: s miles from
Medicine Lodge-$6,OOO
$50 lots in city of Medicine Lodge Large
number of houses and lots; choice bargains
Also large pool interests, rights and cattle in
Comanche county Kansas, and In the In.
dian Territory.
We have also large number Of other valna
bic bargains.
~ Give US call. Correspondence solicited
TALIAFERRO STRONG.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-26
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
ron PRESIDENT.
GROVER CLEVELAND. 81 New YORK.
ToR VICE FHEsIpENr,
TiiOs. A. HENDRICKS. VI Indiana.
ron CONVERSION.
q. W. CLICK.
ron LIEUTENANT CONVERSION,
G. X HOLIDAY.
TOn SECRETARY or STATE,
EUGENE HAGAN.
FOR AUDITOR.
HUGH v. GAvIGAN.
ron TREASURER.
w. +. HUFFMAN.
FoR ATTORNEY GENERAL,
GEORGE I. SMITH
roh SUIT. FunLlC DESTRUCTION.
". J. KEYES.
ron cHTEE JusrICE,
W. r. CAMPBELL.
IOH Associate JusrTCE
"A. HURD.
PREsIDESTIAL ELEcrORs.
AT LAR0E-TuoHAs NOoSLIGHr, GRO. $. KISo
lsr DISTRICT W. W. SARGENT
J. n. CHAPMAN
" r. INV LIKE
r.. p. FULTON
JAS KITNER
~. a. YOUNGE
J. II. FUGATE
ToE CONGRESS, TIN DISTRICT
III. NJ. BICKLE.
FOX STATE SENATOR,
JAMES 4. WHITELAW.