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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-29

WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 20 Since the
passage OF the act of Feb IS, 1882, authoriz-
ing the coinage of the silver dollar, the gov
ernmant has purchased IA, 565, az
ounces of silver, which repre-
sents over 5000 tons of this metal
For this there was expended nearly
$147. 100000, andsfEom it We're coined nearly
lS5, 900, 900 standard dollars, the net profit to
the government being within a fraction OF
S2l 900 after deducting all expenses OF
coinage. OF the entire number of these dol
lars only 42 0G0, ,000. .are in circulation, the re
mainder being stored in the vaults Of The
treasury
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-29
Oripin of Ammonia E

Ammonia is obtained in large quantl-
ties by the putrefaction of the urine OF
animals Encyclopedia Britannica.
Every housekeeper can test baking
powder containing this disgusting drug
by placing can of the Royal or"An-
drews" Pearl" top down on hot stove
until heated, then remove the cover and
smell.
Prove it by the above test jn26dwtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-29
Meeting of wabash Directors.

New YORK, Nov. 29-Prcsident joy, of
the Wabash, and Mes5rs jay Gould, A. l..
Hopkins and 0. d. Ashley had an In
formal conference at the Wabash office
Friday morning, after which Secretary
Ashley said; I'VE are no nearer a settle
ment of the reorganization of the company
than we we're the day we returned from
London Communications still go on be-
tween the New York and London commit
tees of bondholders, but the company's af-
fairs are at present in statu quo, We have,
however, hopes or carrying our plans
throuph -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-29

PIT'rsBUEG, Nov 29--At the convention
of coal-fninera Friday morning the question
of maintaining the district price of cents
per bushel was discussed during the entire
morning. The competition which natural
gas is now forming was considered in
all its hearings, and it was resolved
to have the facts prepared for submission to
the trades tribunal at its next meeting. z
committee was also appointed to wait upon
the miners employed at the Plum creek ans:
Sandy creek mines to induce them to strike
for cents. They are now receiving 21a
cents per bushei
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-29

HALIFAX, N S. Nov. 29.-Hon. A G.
Jones, minister of Militia of Mackenzie's
government, publishes letter depicting the
baneful effect upon the maritime provinces
to lie expected from the operation of the new
Spanish treaty. Unless something
is done. he believes the Canadian trade with
Porto Rico aud Cuba viii be ruined The
expiration Of tine reciprocity treaty with the
United States next year will be another blow
at Canada He urges the imperial and do
minion governments to take an interest il
this matter (which is to us" he says, "a ques
ti0n of life or death.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-29
A FAIR OFFER.

The Voltaic Belt Co., of Marshall.
Mich. offer to send DR.. Dyes Celebrated
Voltaic. Belt and Electric Appliances on
trial, for thirty days, to men, old and
Young, afflicted with nervous debility
lost vitality, and many other diseases.
See advertisement in this paper.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-29
THE Pg.Tru ST LADY IN ROCK ISLAND

Remarked to a friend the other day
that she knew Kemps Balm for the
Throat and Lungs was superior remedy
as it stopped her cough instantly when
Others had no effect whatever. So tc
prove this o. Grotjan will guarn
tee it to all. Price 80 cents and 81
Trial size free.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-29
Big Game of Football.

New YORK, Nov, 29.-There we're fully
1000 people present at the Metropolitan park
Thursday, to witness the football match De-
tween the Pennsylvania and Wesleyan col
lege teams. The game was hotly contested
throughout, the Quaker city players ev entu-
aIIy winning by score of ID points to Il
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-29
Ono w.ek,s Upfortunates.

NEW YORK, Nov. 29.-The failures Of the
last seven days, reported by r. &. Dunn q
Co. were: In the United States, 222; IL
Canada, 81; total of 249. This is IA decrease
oe oS as compared with last week.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-29
,to,.r;son in the Ring for Senator.

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, Nov. 9.-Formal an
nouncement is made that Congressman
William R. Morrison is q candidate fci
United States senator.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-29
Frank sherwin's Case.

ALBANY, N. Y, Nov. a9-The general
term has handed down decisions on appeals
from the judgments of conviction and sen
tepce to thu penitentiary in the case OF Frank
R.Sherwin. The. Judgments and convictions
are confirmed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-29
NOTICE.
GIRL WANTED at Gl9 Twenty Third stree

GIRL WANTED at G19 Twenty Third street.
2S-dtf
FOR SALE-old papers for sale IN any quantity
at this office, cheap.
FOR RENT-A Brick House on the southwest
corner of Nineteenth street and Third avenue ap
ply to Mrs. NoGel on the premises. 26-d6t
FOR RENT-House on Fifteenth street be
tween Third and Fourth avenues. Enquire OF
John O. Freed. ~
FOR SALE-SIxty lots in my addition to Rock
Island One fourth down, balance in yearly pay
ments, with six per cent interest. 3. Davenport.
m13d3m
FOR SALE-At my office, on Eleventh street
the best quality of coal Also dry oak cord wood,
stone and sand. Orders received by telephone OF
car house d G. Dohlman, agent. mlod3n
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-05-23

be agreed on and all Of the county unite In
celebrating there. Here at Medicine Lodge
we have the best grounds in The county
we are centrally located; we have a good
cornet band; we have accommodations
for man and beast, and here is where the
celebration should occur.
There are many new settlers IN this coun-
ty who would be benefited BY becoming
acquainted, and what better opportunity
will they ever have than to meet i'm a coun-
~ celebration.
New corners wonld be glad, no doubt. to
meet the sturdy ranchmen who have been
here for years; and our cattleIaen would
no doubt be most happy to know the thrift
ty, eoergetic live men and elegant ladies
who have come out from the east within
the past few months. A day apent togeth-
er would be mutually beneficial.
For once, then, let Kiowa, Lake City Sun
City, Hazelton, Amber. Elm Mills, Lodi,
Canema and all other towns and communi-
ties pack up and come to the capital of Bar.
Der county on the Fourth ofJuly. Wewill
have law and order enforced to the satisfac-
ton of the most exacting; we will promise
the young folks an opportunity for enjoy
ing the lovely terpsichorean art; the old
and grave shall be provided with cool shady
seats and old-time citizens with whom
they may swap their shack east'' stories,
and in fact every one present will be placed
in his or her element.
Let us all pull together and have rous-
ing celebration.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-05-23
Democrats peliheratine.

There was something saida few hundred
years ago about few being gathered to-
gether in the name OF the Lord, and the in
ference was that these few would get as
as much credit as if they were whole mass
convention. Since then it has been popular
for small assemblages to proceed with the
business even if the boys from the back
townships failed to make connection. Last
Saturday was the time appointed for the
democracy to meet and select delegate to
the Topeka convention, called for the 2Sth
ins:. which latter body is to selecta dele
cation to the Chicago convention to meet
the sth of July.
Judge Il. /. OBryan, chairman of the
county central committee called the meet
Ing to order; and strange to say, lie was
the only committeeman present. High
water, indisposition or carelessness kept
the others away. +. z. Caruthers was
chosen as secretary and at the request of
the chairman explained, in feeble way,
the object of the convention; and taking
advantage of the leniency and good nature
Of those present, he offered the following
resolutions, which were unanimously adopt
ed
RESOLVED, By the democracy of Barber
county, in convention assembled, that in
view of his gallant fight in the gubernator-
ial contest of 1882, aud the satisfactory
manner in which he has filed the position
of chief executive of this state, Hon. George
w. Click shoHld be selected TO head the del
egatiOn from this state to the democratic
national convention to assemble at Chicago
in July.
RESOLVED, That the democracy of Barber
county is in sympathy with the system of
tariff reform suggested by the Morrison
bill; and that We regret that it was necos-
sary for forty democrats to unite with the
enemy in deteitinga measure that wOuld
have proved relief to an over-taXed people.
Nominations Of Il delegate to 20 to Tope-
ka being,in order, d. a. McCandless named
A. j. Jones, OF Hazelton, and that gentle
man was elected by acclamation, and the
secretary instructed to prepare the proper
credentials.
The chairman end avorcd to get the
views of those present concerning the prop
er time to hold the county nominating con-
ventiOn; and the subject was informally
discussed; but the conclusion arrived at
was that the central committee should be
the judges ofthe proper time to hold such
convention. Ii trnspired. however, that
most OF those present were in favor of a
late convention and a short, active canvass.
The convention then adjourned.
Mr.. Jones, the delegate to Topeka, is a
young man who located in this county last
fall, from Kentucky he is engaged in the
real estate commission business at Hazel
ton. No doubt he will be creditabIe rep
resentative OF Barber county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-05-23
Elm Creek Items.

The people of Elm have hardly recover
ed from their surprise and the shock that
the assassination of Messrs. Payne and Gep-
pert gave them; and but one verdict is ex-
pressed over the prompt retribution meted
out to the murderers; viz: "Served them
right" A strong undercurrent of opinion
is gaining ground that our laws concerning
capital punishment ought 10 be amended so
rs to make ID compulsory for the judges to
pass sentence of death and that the sheriffs
shonld execute. Doubtless our next repre-
sentative will be compelled to endorse such
a plank.
County Surveyor Tomblinsoh has been
surveying for the people of Pleasant Valley
for the past week. Scarcely corner was
found correct and none OF the supposed
lines were correct. Some will be satisfied
while others will not, with the result. All
fences will have to be moved from three to
twenty-five feet, but each party certainly
gets 1G0 acres of land and that Is all they are
entitled to receive.
The cards are ont and invitations extend
ed to everybody TO come and participate in
celebrating the 4th of July at Amber and
ut Elm Mills. Wouldit not be better to
abandon one of these projectsi Then all
could meet at one point Certainly the
woods could hold all of the Elm ereekers
at either place.
Quality Hill proposes to organize Sun
dry school. Letth good work proceed.
Charley Dunn. without notice, changed
his abiding place. Now he is a full
fiedged sheep herder. He Is working for
Charley Pollard.
Dr.. Stout was called in consultation with
DIR. Moore at Scott Briley'sa few days ago.
James and Isaac Chadwick have been un-
der the care of DR.. Stout for repairs
humps.
A daughter was born to VIM. Walt and
wife. being the fourth of the series; also a
daughter to G. w. Paddock and wife, DIR.
Stout officiating at both places.
Peak & Colcord are bu'sily engaged in en-
closing their pasture north and east of Elm
SiCSn anu ~. A. oPdtNs 10 Ofcuitcd Will
the prospect Of fencing Crooked creek.
When these pastures are enclosed the resi-
dents of Elm will be virtually fenced ont
left, as it were. While we really do not
object to stoekmen fenciLg the public do
main where there are no settlements, we
must enter our protest when il works such
an injustice as Ii plainly does i'm this case.
3. A. NJ.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-05-23
All that rcmained Of the buncli Of horzes

All that remained Of the bunch Of horses
being driven from Texas to this county by
s. III. Horton, and on account Of which he
killed Buffalo, the Cheyenne Indian at Can
torment three weeks ago. werdpd-iyen
through here last week. About half or the
bunch were given to the Indians toappease
the wrath aroused in them over the killing
Of their chief.
In the account OF the killing we publish
ed last week, copied from tile Caldwell
Standard, there were several inaccuracies.
The real facts were about these: Horton
was held up at the crossing Of the South
Canadian by Little Robe and his band but
bought them off; he then disposed Of White
Horse and his crowd; and at the North Ca
nadian, when lie crossed, Running Buffalo
and his band tackled him for years pro-
visions. Horton refused, and Buffalo SIAM
peeled the herd and snapped his pistol at
Horton. A second afterwards Buffalo was
a dead Indian. Horton and his men ran in
to Cantonment and were projected until
troops arrived from Fort Reno, when a sat
isfactory arrangement WAS made and Hor-
ton was released and allowed to proceed
north with half Of his herd of horses.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-05-23
SUSAN A. PAYNE.
ELIZA A. GEPPERT.
Roundup Postponed.

The announcement having been made
that the stray roundup OH the Cherokee
Strip had been postponed ten days, it be-
came necessary to put off the work in Bar
Der county ten day 5 longer. and VIM. Kel-
ley. the captain, has so announced. The
programme was to start work at Kiowa.
June 10th; but under the present arrange
mcnt start will not be made until June
18th. OF course it would not do to work
the county until after tine Strip had been
cleaned up; and so this postponement was
necessary.
The change in time by the c. 5. L. S. A.
caused considerable Inconvenience to our
people, for they had generally started or
were ready to start, to the lower country,
and the change necessitated their unpack-
ing. turning their horses out, and loafing
about ten days. The ComanChe Pool peo-
pie had their men started; the Sand Creek
and blackberry crowd came in Tuesday in
fnll force, and various smaller outfits did
not hear of the change until they came to
town
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-05-23
A Valuable Map.
A. G.. EVANS. !
X. KIRK.

The official map of the Cherokee Strip,
Indian Territory. leased year ago by the
Cherokee Strip Live Stock association, is
now being distributed by the publishers,
c. ii. Burgess and Tell. W.walton. These
gentlemen were two of the four surveyors
who made the official survey of the leased
lands for the association, and the map they
have published is therefore absolutely cor
rect. IL is elegantly Autographed in COL
ors, and substantially mounted, and besides
being decidedly useful It is also Ornamental.
IL shows the location and shape OF every
range in the Strip; has the lessee's name
and leading brand in plain letters; 1t shows
tne n-lIne AMI coarse of every stream, the
springs, the timber, the direction and loca-
ton of roads, trails, quarantine grounds,
dead lines, camps, corrals, postoffces, res
ervatIons, etc. II takes in several miles of
the southern part of Kansas on the north,
and the Cheyenne and Arapahoe and Creek
country on the SOUTH.
Altogether the map is one that every enc
interested In the Territory should have !;
and more especially is this the case if one
has lease on the Strip. Copies may be
obtained for So each from Tell. w. Wal
ton, Caldwell, Kan, OF c. II. Burgess, No.
IL Public square, Cleveland, Ohio. Or we
have a few copies at the INDEX Office that
mar be obtained.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-05-23
Fourth Of Julv.

Last year there were no less than six
places In Barber county that attempted
Fourth OF July celebrations; and it is
NEEDLESS 10 say that the entertainment at no
one Of these places was all that was ex-
pected by It's originators. IL is an easy
matter to have an enjoyable picnic any
day duriug the summer; but when il
comes to n regular old-fashioned Fourth Of
July celebration il requires the combined
efforts Of an entire county tine size Of Bar
Der to make a success. Already announce
ments are cut for two or three celebrations
and only part OF the county heard from.
The INDEX suggests that some central point
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-05-23

That was u terrible rain zap the Medicine
river last Friday night-mnch more severe,
II appears than II was down here, Sun City
was covered to a depth OF two feet with
water from the river. The Evans ranch.
above Lake City was nearly was rel away.
the water in the house being five feet deep,
and all the poultry and hogs being drown
I'd. several calves washed away and tn
fences demolished. West Of there, over on
Mule creek, in Comanche county,a severe
hail storm occurred the same night. aud
parties from there report great In mage in
places. The stones are described as OF cx-
trnord.nary size, one party laimiug to
have found one nine inches long aud twelve
inches In circumference. These crashed
through shiugle roofs as " they were but
paper; calves dropped dead under the peli-
ing, and the trees were stripped Of t lrir TO-
liages
AT this place the rain was very heavy. but
no hail Of any consequences fell. All day
saturday aud Sunday the river could not b.
Goried; butno other streams near herr
were unusually high.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-05-23
Tia I.nta w Pauna

The following resolutions of the Board
of Directors Of the COmanche Pool, were
adopted at the Pool meeting on the 10th
instant:
WHEREAS, In the death of f. w. Payne
an allwise Providence has removed from
among us highly esteemed and greatly
respected citizen, Now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That by the death of E. w.
Payne our citizens lose one of their most
hOuored men, and the Comanche Pool an
efficient and trustworthy officer and associ-
ate.
RESOLVED, That we tender to his bereaved
family our heartfelt and sincere sympathy
in this their dark hour. That we will ever
remember their husband and father as our
brother and friend, and will ever wish that
the protecting hand of Providence may be
extended to them, and they may never
want for the comfort of friends in the
hour of trouble.
RESOLVED, That these resolutions be
spread on the records of this association,
and that they be published in the BARBER
COUNTY INDEX and the Medicine Lodge
Cresset and that copy be furnished the
family of the deceased.
f /: 4 S \; n Ea'ii''. Directors.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-05-23
Trees, Fruit. and shruh..


TOPEKA, KAs., May 20, 1884.
Having sent into Barber county the
finest lot of nursery stock ever exhibit
ed in the county, we feel grateful for
past patronage and the many express
sions OF satisfaction that have come
from our customers.
Our agents are again canvassing the
county for fall delivery, and will take
orders for anything in the way of fruit
trees, shrubbery, small fruits, flowers,
ornamental trees of every description
and in short everything handled by
firss class nursery.
Our trees are securely packed so that
they are neither affected by drouth, wet
or cold, and when planted always grow.
On Saturdays our agents, Messrs.
Wallace, Webb and Ravens, may be
found at McKinney's livery barn.
UNION NURSERY CO.,
PETERS SoN & L. r. TAYLOR,
PrOprietors.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-05-23

Taliafrrro q Strong this week sold for
VI. l.. Wilcox eighty head Of cows and
calves to J. G. and r. c. Burns for S36
around. Taliaferro & Strong are of the
opinion that cattle will be no lower this
season and regard $50 as about the ruling
price for cows and calves for awhile to
cOsns
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-05-23

Another basket social will be given by
the ladies Of the NJ. +. church next Thurs
day evening, 10Th inst. at the church. The
idea, you understand, is that every lady
prepare a basketball of the delicacies and
substantials of the season; covers the whole
with n napkin in which is card cont in
ing her name. a gentleman pays say fifty
cents for a basket without knowing who
filled it, and then he cats it with the owner.
BASKETS may be Obtained free of cost at the
photograph gallery.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-05-23
Prom Mrs. PAYNE and Mrs. Geppert.

To OUR FRIENDS We desire in this
manner to return our heartfelt and sincere
thanks to the many friends who so kindly
administered comfort and consolation to
orr families and us during and following
tho terrible tragedy which resulted in the
the deaths of our dearly beloved husbands,
+. w. Payne and George Geppert. To the
noble, brave men who were instrumental in
bringing to justice the assassins; to those
who labored so hard to reclaim the lives
that were so surely ebbing away; to those
who watched over our dead and inferred
their bodies with such honors; to those
who by words, letters and resolutions have
so appropriately expressed their sorrow
and regret at the sad and tragic deaths. we
can but say that we thank you; and we
hope that the certain hand of death may be
slow in descending on you and those you
hold most dear.
SUSAN A. PAYNE.
ETrza CrpprpT
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-05-23
Notice.

Standiford, Ioumans & Rogers are Just
now receiving a most complete, mammoth
stock of spring goods, the finest ever
brought to this market. they have been
selected with great care and bought at the
very lowest prices, and we intend that our
customers shall have the benefit of the fa-
vorable purchase. We have clothing of the
latest style made to order TO suit any and all
classes. Hats Of the most approved brand
and style for men ard boys. Groceries for
the family or ranch in packages or by the
wagon lead. II
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-05-23

a letter was received this week By OK.
Marshal Drnn, from n woman in Texas
who claims to be the willow Of John Wes-
ley. ono Of the assassins who was hung
here a short time since. She enquiries
about the personal effects Of tie deceased
and intimates that she would like to have
his remains.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-05-23

For his own safety we have until now re-
Trained from mentioning that Jas. II. Flcm-
ing is the city treasurer, having been ap-
pointed to that position several weeks ago.
Though the funds form an immense pile
just now, robbers may rs well understand
that they will stand no show against sys-
TEN Of time locks and combinations he has
adopted. The treasurer would be almost
willing to give robber fifty per cent. Of
any city funds he might find in the treasury
two days after meeting of the sity coun-
ell
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-05-23

A special election was to have been held
last Tuesday In this city to an two acan-
cics w the city council, occasloned by the
death Of George GepPert and the failure Of
W. W. Cook to qualify. There was som-
mistake about issuing the proclamations.
and so another daie must be aelccted.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-05-23

A Meeting Of the different school board
OF Barber county win be held at the couri
house on the 18th Of July 81, for the pur.
pose Of selecting Uniform series Of .chcol
books to be used when term for wiish the
present books were chosen shall have cx-
PRED We want every school district in
the county to b. represented.
II. a. DAVIS, Co. Sap't.