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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-06-05

The Devon cattle breeders of the
United States recently met and organized
the American Devon Cattle Association,
with the following officers: President,
John M. Miller, Hickory, Pa; Secretary,
F. w. Reed, GAINESVILLE, Ohio.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-05

q deal of persuasion got Owens to start
ON the promise that he would lend him
his boots. Accordingly, when the pair
got within q half mile Of Lexington,
Blotcher pulled off his boots and loaned
them to Owens. In those days il was
universally the custom TO treat voters,
and Owens received his dram and fifty
cents and leaving Blotcher standing
barefoot in the corn field, started for the
polls. lie voted and then proceeded to
invest his fifty cents in Jersey lightning.
The consequence was that Owens got
gloriously drunk and forgot all about
Blotcher's boots. This was modifica-
ton of Daniel in the lions den. 1t was
Daniel barefoot in the corn field, and he
at length grew lonely, and started after
Owens with red vengeance i'm his eye.
OF course it was using mild language to
say BlOtcher was mad. But when the
ballots were counted and Hiram Davis
was found to be elected by a majority of
one, then Uncle Daniels wrath was
changed to rejoicing. But this was not
the only good result. In the contest for
United States senator. Edward c. Han
negan was elected by one majority, and
Hannegan's vote annexed Texas, bring
ing on the Mexican war. We doubt il
ever a bootless democrat before or af-
forwards exercised such an important
influence over the destinies of his coun-
try. 1t should teach every man that his
vote is important.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-05

Senator Ingalls, tells the Common
wealth that while its construction of
the tenure Of Office act is technically
right, that in point of fact the unwrit-
ten law of the case is, for that body to
assume in the case of a removal from
office by the president, that he has a
cause for il, and the senate does not en-
quire into the cause. lie thinks that
the president may remove any repub-
lican in the United States who holds an
official position and send in the names
of democrats to replace them; that
these will be confirmed unless there are
reasons other than political for their
rejection. lie cites the fact that dur
ing two years OF Hayes presidency the
senate was democratic, and yet none Of
his appointments were rejected on ac-
count of the politics of the appointee.
lie THINKS that will be the case under
Cleveland's administration. Mr.. Ingalls,
says that there are grave doubts in the
minds of many whether the tenure of
office act is constitutional or not For
himself, he says, he would vote for its
repeal at once, and he thinks it ought
TO be repealed.
The tenure of Office act, now a subject
of some interest, is quite brief in its
most important provisions. 1t was
passed March ., 1867. Section 1878,
Revised Statutes, says:
During any recess Of the senate the
president is authorizes in his discretion,
to suspend any civil officer appointed
by and with the advice and consent Of
the u. S. senate, until the end Of
the next session of the senate, and to
designate some suitable person subject
TO be removed, in his discretion, by the
designation of another TO perform the
duties of such suspended officer in the
meanwhile, and the person designated
shall take the oath and give the bond
required by law to be taken and given
by the suspended officer; and shall, dur
ing the time he performs such duties
of such officer, be entitled to the sal
airy and emoluments of the officer sus-
pended. The president shall within
thirty days after.the commencement of
each session Of the senate, except for
any Office which in his opinion ought
not to be tlled, nominate persons to fill
all vacancies i'm offices which existed at
the meeting of the senate, whether
temporarily filled or not, and also in
the place of all officers suspended; and
IL The senate during such session shall
reiuse 10 advise and consent to an APP
Pointment in the place of any suspend
ed officer, then, and not otherwise. the
president shall nominate another per-
son as soon as practicable to the same
session OF the senate for Office
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-05

A few days before the election a scam
dial was started on St. John, the then
prohibition cand date for the presi-
dency. 1t was To- the effect that he
totally neglected his family when a
young man, was unnecessarily cruel to
his wife and that she was compelled to
get divorce; further, that he failed to
support his child, Harry st. John well
known in Barber county,. Now, this
same Harry st. John is out in card in
which he attempts to shield his father,
and at the same time he admits the di-
vOrce and separation; but lie claims
that after lie was a boy eight years old,
he lived part of the time with his father
and lie says st. John senior never re-
fused To provide for him. All of this is
well enough now, but should have been
published sooner.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-05

Governor Click, in an interview with
n reporter Of the Globe-Demcc-at on
the action of the cattlemen's conven-
ton recently held in st. Louis is
reported To- have stated that the scheme
for n great cattle trail from the Red
river to the north boundary of the coun-
try as marked out by the convention is
entirely impraclicable. lie said TO be
of value tie trail must be 100 miles wide
instead of six miles as asked for. Be-
sides, he alleged, they have no right to
a trail through Kansas or any other
state. They now have a trail through
the western part of Kansas but the law
establishing it will be repealed by the
Legislature this winter. lie also stated
that Kansas lost half million of dol
lars by Texas fever, but hereafter there
will be strict quarantine against Texas
cattle, established and regulated by law
instead of simple proclamation. lie
disclaimed that there was any ill-feeling
in Kansas against Texas, but asserted
that self-preservation demanded that
they should protect themselves. lie OPP
posed leasing public lands to ranclmen.
and favored the encouragement of small
stock growers as being in the hest inter
est of the country. lie thought the
veterinary service Of the United States
as now organized, a humbug; that il
should be improved by the employment
of the best veterinarians in the country
and expressed the belief that the disease
in Kansas last spring pronounced by Dr.
Salmon to be ergotism was a veritable
foot and mouth disease.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-05

The narrow margin by which Cleve-
land was elected is frequently compared
now to instances in the past, illustrating
the importance of every legal voter ex-
ercising the elective franchise when the
interests Of his party are at stake.
But the most interesting story on this
subject comes from Hon. Dan. Blotcher,
Of Holman, Scott county, Indiana. lie
says Il was in 1916, when Ham Davis
was the democratic candidate for the
legislature in that county. Just before
the polls closed, VIM. ii. English asked
Mr.. Blotcher IL he knew any voters who
had not voted. lie said yes, there was
Wash Owens, but the darned bugger
wouldn'tcome because he had no boots.r
Mr.. English insisted that Blotcher
should get Owens, so he started for him.
Owens refused to come to the polls be-
cause he had no boots, but Blotcher by
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-05

Capt. David l.. Payne, the famous
leader of the Oklahoma boomers, died
suddenly in Wellington last Friday
morning while eating his breakfast at
the hotel DeBarnard. Hehad addressed
a meeting of his admirers the night be-
fore and retired in his usual health.
Awaking in the morning, he went to
breakfast with Mrs. Haines. After
partaking of the usual fare. he ordered
a glass Of milk, and drank il. After
imbibing, he was listener to a CONVEX
sation across the table where he was
being personally handled without
gloves. His nature came TO the front.
and he warmly defended his course.
Suddenly ne was stricken with some
thing unknown, that caused him to
CULVER and show signs of faintness.
Mrs. Haines then rushed to him. tore
open his shirt and appealed for help.
When assistance arrived he was dead.
The report OF his death does not say so.
but the probability is that the indirect
cause of his death was intemperance.
as he was known To be a dissipated
man. Who, If anyone, viii be his sue
cessor as leader of the Oklahoma BOOM
ers, remains TO be seen; but it is more
than likely that the cause in which he
labored so industriously for years will
be allowed 20 die, as il should; or at
least until congress opens that country.
The Mrs. IIaines referred TO in the
article above, appears to have been a
woman who was soon to have been mar
ried to Payne, or at least she says as
much.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-05

When II is remembered the gallant.
though hopeless fight Hon. II. NJ. B!ckel.
81 Mcpherson county made in his can
didacy for election 10 congress from this
district, u would occur that he is one Of
the first Ia the district who should be
honored by the incoming national ad-
ministraiion in the distribution Of pub
lie patronage. lie Is qualified for any
position, but practical business man
and one of experience. We do not know
that he Is even an applicant for office:
but II occurs that out of three register
ships and three TeceIverships-there
being three land-oflices In his district
be might be rendered one Of the posi-
lions with good grace.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-05

Junction City Union: Why all these
crocodile tears about the defeat of
Blaine? The defeat of Blaine is directly
attributable TO the selfishness Of the
republican machine in Kansas. We
have il from one of the best republicans
in the state that the state committee
W - urged TO do something to counteract
tie operations Of ST. John i'm New York,
and the conclusion was that a circular
letter be prepared addressed to the
republicans of that state. We are told
also that couple Of prohibition cranks
had their grips packed ready TO go to
New York and follow st. John in the
interest of the party. But nothing was
done. a few weeks preceding the cleo
ton those desiring an effort against st.
John from Kansas called OH the com
mittee, and in again urging such an
effort forced the committee TO an expla-
nation. The chain man stated that il
was not done because the committee
did not desire to antagonize st. John
for fear he would come home and fight
Col. Martin! An effort might have
saved the presidency, whereas, in view
of the manner in which the liquor inter
ests were fixed week or ten days before
the election, st. Johns return to Kan
sas would not have effected anything.
Shystering is a dangerous game. We
have lost the presidency, and the party
in Kansas is in such shape that which
way il turns is hell
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-05

Senator Plumb has written letter, in
answer To one received from a represen-
tative Of an association of Grand Army
posts, In which he was asked to have
the Oklahoma lands set apart for the
benefit Of soldiers and sailors Of the late
war. Senator Plumb SAYS that such a
plan would not be practicable. as it
would be only Of benefit generally to
those roldiers living near the coveted
lands. lie Is further OF the opinion that
these lands can only be set apart for set
tiers by congressional action and that
this viii be done; aud he further says
that he Is not In favor of any one settler
having than 100 acres. This would
Indicate that Senator Plumb Is not afraid
10 speak his sentiments.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-05
THE sPoILs AGAIN

The following figures, compiled from
official sources, will be found interesting
at this time. The official registers of
the government show that there are
1917 civilian employees OF the general
government here attached to the various
executive departments, TO the govern
ment printing Office and several commits
siOns or bureaus not directly responsible
to any one department. OF this number
$50 arc clerks, drawing salaries rang
ing from S900to 81 500, who are included
with the classified service, appointments
to which only can be made from those
who pass the civil service examination.
The remainder includes officers appoint
ed by the president, chief clerks and
Others, whose salaries exceed 81 500 per
annum; persons receiving salaries rang
ing from $500. to 81 500, but whose
employment is of special character,
are excepted from examination; copy
lists, messengers. laborers and others,
whose salaries are below 5000, and en-
ployes who do not receive annual sala-
ries but are paid by the hour, day or
month.
The following list shows the number
of employees of all characters in the diff
ferent branches of the service under the
executive:
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-05

Missouri Republican: Secretary Tel
Ter makes the recommendation that the
time for filing claims for arrears OF pen
sions be indefinitely extended. This is a
part OF the expensive, prohigate dem
agogism which has ruled i'm pension leg
islation. Is can scarcely be possible
that congress will listen for one moment
TO this mischievous and dangerous sug-
gestion Of the secretary. No other
country on the earth ever dreamed Of
creating such pension list and assum-
ing such charge for pensions as the
United States now have. That portion
OF mankind living under this govern
ment are divided into two classes-those
who draw pensions and those who do
not. Secretary Teller ought TO be salts
fed with the line thus drawn.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-05

After all, democratic senator will
more than likely be elected from Illi-
nois. to succeed the late John A. Logan.
Until few days since II was supposed
the legislature would be tie ON joint
ballot, and that then there would be no
certainty as to the result. II now ap-
pears that there was an error In making
the returns Of the election for state
senator In Chicago, ten votes having
been counted for ono Leman when one
Brand, n democrat, should have been
credited with the votes, and this error
changes the figures and elects the dem
ocrat. The republicans in Illinois, like
their party everywhere, are dying hard
however, and II will require the machin-
cry Of the coarts to get the matter finally
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-05
THE MESSAGE

President Arthur sent his last annual
message to congress last Monday, and
II has been published throughout the
whole land by this time. The docu-
ment is well written, clear and pointed
and deals sensibly with the important
issues Of the day. 1t is a credit to the
chief executive The main points are
here given:
lie congratulates the people on the
fact that though the late political can
vass was one Of the most exciting and
close in the history OF the country, the
public peace suffered no disturbance.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-05

The principalwOrk now OF the press
OF the country appears TO be fixing up
President Cleyeland's cabinet, and the
republican papers are as much inter
ested as IL they were paid for the job.
Those best informed claim that no posi-
lions will be positively decided on before
the middle VI January, If then. 1t APP
pears TO he understood now that Sam1.
j. Randall, of Pennsylvania, and Sena-
tor Thurman, of Ohio, are the only two
men who can now positively get n posi-
ton In the cabinet If they so desire.
The solid south" will not carry off any
great number Of positions.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-05


Winfield Telegram: The Wichita
Eagle tells Of n wrestling match held in
that town n few days since, during
which one Of the contestants Tell upon
n beer keg and broke his arm. Prohi-
bitiou does not seem toprevailin Wich-
tia to a very alarming extent when a
fellow cannot fall down without hitting
n beer keg. Down here Mt Winfield
when one falls down but does not take
such chances, he would be very likely
to cut himself on broken whisky or beer
bottles which adorn our streets and al
lcys with a sort Of tropical profusion,
but he Is not likely to fall afoul lat least
not on the street, Of the sharp chimes Of
n beer barrel.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-05

Congressman. Anderson. Of the fifth
congressional district, this state, adopt
ed sensible way Of aScertaining the
wants Of his constituents. lie learne |
that there was considerable complaint
on account Of mail facilities, and accord
ingly had convention Of postmasters Of
his district that they might act i'm har-
mony In pointing ont the routes where
increased service was needed or where
curtailed service would not be disad-
vantage.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-05

President Arthur has done the grace
ful thing I'm inviting GOV. Cleveland
20 take up his abode at the White House
prior to the Inauguration, If it would be
agreeable to him. Tie prCsidcut-elect
could not get the lang uf the barn.
under n mere accomplished hest or more
agreeable guide.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-05

One Pusey, the chief clerk Of the
Kansas pcniteutiary. suddenly left his
post Of duty last week and il now turns
out that he Is an embezzler to the
amount Of $1,000, though his bond is
amply good for the amount. lie was a
republican, thoughan appointec Of Gov.
Click. In this connection, II NAV be-
mentioned that this is the first instance
Of one OF Gov. Clicks appointccs PROV
ing rocreant 90 his trust.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-05

Last week Jo Mitchell and another,
two desperate characters. rode into
the village Of Ashland in Clark county.
about fifty miles from Dodge City. and
I'm n drunken spree killed two mel and
wounded one woman. The sheriff OF
Dodge City left Immediately for there
and on his arrival captured Mitchell.
the other getting away. A mob took
the prisoner away from the sheriff and
hung him
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-05

Detroit Free Press: Kansas grass
hoppers have come to life after being
boiled for two hours, and we don't see
how they can hurt 1T. John much by
calling him names and clubbing his
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-05

When Grover Cleveland resigns,
New York Will have a democratic gov
ernor, Mr.. Hin, and republican
acknowledgements, Mr.. Mccarthy,
the present Senator from the Ononda-
ga-Cataraugus district.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-05

a young lady at Richmond, Mo-.
wagrred dozen kisses against pound
OF candy, with a young gentleman that
Blaine would be elected president.
Having lost She gladly paid the bet.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-05

Governor Cleveland is heir 10 the
Sl2,OOO estate of Alexander McGill, of
Pittsburg. who died in ls7s, after willing
the reversion Of his property TO the first
democratic president of the United
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-05
Administratrix's Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that on the 10th day of
the probate court of Barber county, appoiutesl
administrative of the estate of b. r. Bernard
deceased. iate Of Barber county. Kansas An
requested to present them to me for allowance
wltnia one year from the date of these letters:
ana Il such claims be not presented within two
years they will be forever debarred
70 N. l.. BERNARD. Administrative
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-05

Judas Prohibition Stinkerjohn" is
the way the Wichita Eagle refers TO =
distinguished citizen of Kansas. Two
years ago IL was different.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-05

JONES, the Auctioneer. from Harper, has
located in Medicine Lodge, and is now prs
pared to sell at auction anything in the line OF
HouschC III Goods. Live Stock etc.
Terms, Reasonable. Try him.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-05

Or the above number Az are above
what are known as civll-service grades;
35S are special, 5ls are 81 800 clerks, ia
are Sl,Gc0 clerks, 1851 are 81 400 clerks,
l,S49 are 81 200 clerks, sos are 81 900
clerks, $50 are $500 clerks: $50 are be-
low the ciyil-Service grades, and 4,365
are per diem employees. 1t is thus seen
that less than half the officers, clerks
and employees in Washington city come
within the scope of the civil-service law
and regulations.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-05

Jacks and JennctS. d ms,e , IN ssa[
Butts. three hundred caire IN ca" nv
Hereford and Polled b. : Are prepared Il
MAKE contracts for I. tire delivery Tor any
uumle Is
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-05

The same being the bunch owned by the g.
tases OF E w. Payne and George Gepperf de-
ceased
They are all of the best strains, fancy mark
ed, and are excellent milk givcrs Will be sold
in lots or I'm bulk. May be seen in the pasture
or address, 7. A. MCCLKARV. or
i. &. UPDYKK.
ST Medicine Lodgc Kansas
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-05

6. P. cARUTHeRs. EOITOa q PaOPRIETOR
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-05-22

out with an ugly cut on his head and a
disloc&ted shoulder, and Miss Howard,
instead of running away, had the cour-
age TO help bind up the sufferer S
wound, insisting that one of the men
should take her horse and 90 after the
doctor. The fellow was carried down
to the boarding house and she insisted
upon staying by him and making him
as comfortable as possible until the doc
tor came. The injuries did not prove to
be very serious, fortunately, or |
shouldn't be writing to you now
There! | have let it out! | was the
lucky chap who received her kind min
istrations, and l hope to have them
again in case of need. Shall stay here
until after she leaves, and if she will
permit me shall follow her before many
months. Now, old chap, hope to have
a cigar with you in that den of yours
before long, and know that for that, if
nothing else, you will wish me success.
Ever your friend,
HARRY B. CHAPMAN.
MISS MABEL GORDON TO MISS ADA
5i5s. CAMPBELL. t-sa
NEW YORK, November 20, 1851
Dearest Ida: Have you heard the news?
l hope not, for want to be the one to
tell you. Do you remember Harry
Chapman, whose father failed a few
years ago and died soon after? Well, ii
seems he went West-has been almost
forgotten by his set here-and crusty
old bachelor uncle in Chicago left him
large fortune, in cash mostly. He
didn't touch it, but went to Colorado,
leaving the money in some trustee 3
hands. There he went to work as if
he had not cent-got to be foreman
in mine or something. Last summer
while Fannie Howard was out there
they got acquainted and they were en-
gagged just before she returned. She
thought all the time, too, that he was
dependent upon his wages. Wasn't t
she foolish? Now it seems he has
bought the mine and it is turning out
piles of money, and they are to be mar
ried in the spring. Quite romance,
isn't it? / knew there must be some.
thing to keep her there so long / am
daily looking for letter from you.
Your own MAY
EXTRACT FROM NEW YORK "QUEEN''
MAY /, 1882.
: Among the passengers who leave on
the Germania to-day will be Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Chapman, who are to spend
the year in Europe. Their absence viii
be regretted by their many friends, all
of whom wish them safe and pleasant
voyage.-C Chicago Tribune.