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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-12

The country remembers that il was
the aged divine, Rev. DIR. Burchard, of
New York who, at public meeting, at
which Mr.. Blaine was present, congrat-
ulated that gentleman on being the
chosen representative Of the party OPP
posed 10 Rum, Romanism and Rebel
lion" This unfortunate ALTERATION
lost Mr.. Blaine thousands of votes-de-
feated him, it is claimed by many.
Even now, the republicans are abusing
old man Burchard barely less than they
are scoring the good St John; but he
- ahead of the game, anyway, and this
is how il happened:
One Hon. Smith NJ. Weed, n promi-
nent democratic worker for Cleveland
held n mortgage on Bro. Rurchard's
property, and he was getting very anX-
ious about his money and would have
soon resorted TO the last extremity to
get 1t. But, fortunately for BRO. Bur
chard, he uttered his cute speech with
three big RS in it. The election &C.
Cured; Cleveland was elected; Weed
was happy, and he magnanimOusly sat
down and canceling the old mortgage,
sent it with receipt i'm full, feeling
that indirectly the debt had been paid,
even with interest. II Is said now that
the good doctor sings:
Yes, I've paid il all,
All the debt owe,
My three Rs did the work,
Ny credits white rs snow.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-12
oPEN1Hn OKLAHOMA

III now appears that congress Will
moro than likely take immediate action
looking to the opening Of the Oklahoma
country, and that before another year,
the coveted lands that Payne and his
followers so generally advertised will be
taken up by persons desiring home
stcads. This, as we understand it does
not include any part of the Cherokee
strip, but Is that part Of the Territory
embraced within the following bound
aries:
Commencing ut the point where the
south line of the Cherokee lands inter-
sects the west line Of the Pawnee lands;
thence west along said south line of said
Cherokee lands to the boundary line be-
tween Texas and he Indian territory;
thence south on said line 10 where the
same crosses tie main channel of the
Canadian river; thence down said chan
mel Of said river TO where the same
crosses the Indian meridian; thence
north Of said meridian. and along the
western boundaries Of the Pottawato-
mics, Kickapoos', and Iowa's lands to
the main channel Of the Cimmaron
river; thence down said main channel
Of said river TO where the same inter
sects the west line Of the Pawnee lands:
thence north upon said line to the place
OF beginning.
This Is the country embraced in Sen
ator Plumb's bill, introduced last Nav.
and which is now in the hands of the
senate committee on Indian affairs. and
liable at any time to be brought up for
consideration. Should congress pass
this bill. IL will certainly be of great
disadvantage to the cattlemen on the
Cherokee strip. IL will make the latter
territory much more valuable rs a graz
ing and agricultural country, and the
stocSmen will stand no possible show Of
leasing Il FOR another term Of five wears
az anything near the price they now pay
per annum, 100000, il indeed they are
allowed TO remain on the strip until
their present lease expires. four years
from last October.
In case the Oklahoma country is
opened to settlers, the Cherokee Strip
will be between two fires-Kansas on
the north and Oklahoma OF the south
aud from both directions viii come the
restless fortune hunters, farmers, spec
ulRooFs, sdventurers, a. anxious for a
foOt-hoId on the Cherokee lands as the
boomers" are now anxious to invade
Oklahoma.
How long the national congress can
withstand the pleadings TO declare the
cattlcmcn's lease forfeited, or null and
void, reiaaius 10 DO seen.
ALREADY sCus:or Vest, the Little
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-12

The present year viii be known In pol
itIcal history as the year of 'elose
shaves." A plurality of 1,l0O in New
York decides the presidential contest.
The control of the Illinois legislature de-
rends upon a single member, carrying
with it the choice of a United States
senator. In New Jersey the senate is
a tie, with one district yet in dispute,
the settlement of which involves the
selection of a chief justice, a state
treasurer, and other important officers.
Several other states present very slen-
erparty majorities in their legislatures.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-12

4 special from Coffeyvfile, Kas. dated
the 9Th: The settlement Of the Ok
lahoma country is exciting much atten-
ton in southern Kansas. Last evening
large and enthusiastic meeting of our
best citizens was held i'm the spacious
room Of the southern Kansas land agen-
cy In this city. Captain ii. &. White,
one of the most prominent citizens, pre-
sided, and n. ). Strough, also a prom
inent citizen, acted as secretary. A
temporary organization was effected, a
financial committee appointed, aud
Thomus Gayers elected treasurer. The
meeting adjourned at late hour to meet
at = O'Clock p. IN. Saturday, December
~, in order TO give the farmers better
opportunity TO participate in the pro-
ceedings, as it is expected at that time
TO form permanent organization.
ION to Oklahoma" is the watchword
and the colony is now being organized
under the auspices Of Colonel J. &. Ro-
mick
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-12
The official vote for president is now

Texas Live stock Journal; II is re-
ported by Associated Press that Gov.
Click OF Kansas, has taken n decided
stand against the movement of Texas
cattle through Kansas, and the pre-
sumption is that he Will recommend the
state legislature to move the dead line
10 the western border Of the state. As
Kansas is the key to the trail, the conf
mittee on the trail appointed by the ma
tional association should maSereprcsen-
tations To- Gov. Click as io the injury
likely 10 arise 10 the cattle industry 10y
such action, and To arrange some line Of
travel for trail stock which will be sat
isfactory 10 Kansas. The dead line II
pretty fari~cst now, and any further
change means the actual closing Of the
trail.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-12

Giant from Missouri, has struck q
popular chord by introducing resolu-
ton to investigate all the circumstances
surrounding this lease by the Cherokee
nation to the cattlemen, aud the lam
guage Of his resolution Is Enthusiastically
plain, he clearly indicating that he be-
lieyes fraud, bribery and corruption
were put TO use in securing the lease-
We greatly fear that it will take more
influence than even the great st. Louis
convention controlled TO stop this effort
to open the entire west TO settlers. The
idea is fast growing that the cattlemen
are all making fortunes by grazing their
herds on the public domain and that
they are keeping actual settlers from
tilling the soil. OF course this idea is
erroneous, but it will take time and ex-
perience To prove 10 the contrary.
So while the craze 10 open up millions
OF acres more for settlement has taken
deep root among our national legisla-
tors those TO be disconnected can only
be patient and wait for their day-and
il is certain to come.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-12

A Wellington dispatch TO the Kansas
City Times, dated the 7th says: Another
sensation was created In this city
last night by the killing of a man
named Wilson by W. T. Edwards, an
old resident Of Wellington. Your CORE
spondent learns that tho tragic affair
grew out Of a grudge between the parties
OF long standing. They met last night
in one OF the numerous gambling dens
that disgrace the city where they re-
sumed the quarrel which resulted in the
death Of Wilson. 1t is said that Wilson
threatened to shoot Edwards, who was
unarmed, and that the latter went out
and secured gun returned and put four
balls into Wilson, any one OF which
would have proven fatal. Wilson also
fired at Edwards, but there is contradic-
ton as To which one fired the first shot.
Wilson was painter by trade and lived
in this city. lie had formerly been a
deputy marshal Of Caldwell. HIeleayes
n family. Edwards was Immediately ar
rest cd
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-12

The death Of Frances ID. Moulton
calls TO mind the services OF that mutual
friend, in the famous -Tilton
scandal and trial. Moulton lad been an
intimate college classmate Of Tilton, and
10 him the latter connded all his Joys
and sorrows. He was also n g.eat adj
mirer Of the famous Brooklyn preacher.
For four years lie kept the scandal from
hepublic, but il finally broke out with
all itsfury. Mr. Moulton tried TO main
tain neutrality and retain the letters
that had been cOnfded TO him. When
he was finally compelled to break sill
ence, his utterances rather corrolorated
Tilton's allegations. In one of his state
ments. preparedby General Is. +. But
Ter, Mr.. Moulton related a separate con-
fession by Beecher, leaving blank the
place for the wVinau's name. This re-
suited la q suit for libel by Miss Edna
D,an Proctor, the setilem mt Of which
cost Mr.. Moulton about $4,000.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-12

Information comes via Lawrence that
petitions have been circulated in four
teen counties interested, asking the
state legislature at the coming session
to make an appropriation of 5000 900
rs reimbursement for property lost by
private citizens in border warfare raids
between the years Of 1854 and 1850. The
petitions have besneignss r. tho1ssrdg
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-12


After passing the highest eulogy on
tho life and character Of Gene. W. Blair,
the Newton Democrats closes = column
article as follows:
Believing that Kansas AMI her stead.
fast democracy are fairly entitled 10
consideration AZ the hands q President
Cleveland; and further believing that Of
all her eminent and distinguished sons.
General Blair IS most entitled 10 present
rccognition,wc take pleasure in present.
INK his name to President Cleveland,
and respectfully ask that he be appoin-
ted TO the osiec Of Secretary Of tho In
terror; and we suggest 10 our brethren
Of The state generally, that they mite
with IA In urging upon the president
The appointment OF our distinguished
d fellow clifton 70 the high uflicc We have
gaC.sd."
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-12

Governor Cleveland receives u vast
number Of visitors. lie has announced
that he will accept no invitations to
public demonstrations. About thirty
canes have been forced upon him, but q
dog sent from Brooklyn was promptly
returned.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-12

Ex-Governor Anthony will more than
likely lao elected speaker OF thc Kansas
house of representatives this winter,
Notwithstanding leading paper in his
party says he belongs wholly to the rail
roads. The experience Of the past
would Indicate that Kansas legislators
prefer the tools Of corporations TO any
other class rs their speakers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-12

The New " TX World, Pulitzer's pa
per, issued an enormous edition the
other day equal to $4,000 complete eight
page papers. IL was worked on six
presses between O'Clock In the evening
and o o'clock i'm the morning, time being
allowed Tor changes uf plates and clean
Ing OF tho presses, aud substituting
rollers. The amount Of white paper
consumed WAS 4O,OOO pounds, making
necessary the use OF quarter of ton
Of ink. This monster edition Of the
World required ri miles OF paper, as IL
csmo from the rolls. Three tons Of
metal we're used in providing the stere-
otype plates for the presses. The les
columns OF type in the paper measure
one twentieth Of n mile in length.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-12

A daring train robbery occurred with
in three miles Of Little Rock last Satur-
day night, the robbers getting away
with about $1,000 from the express car
and the passengers. Blood hounds
tracked the robbers into the city and
i've men were arrested and part Of them
identified,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-12

The Grand Louge of Odd Fellows,
AZ us last session submitted to the su-
bordInate lodges proposition for dis
trlcting the state into seventy-ive dis
triets. The object is TO reduce the size of
the Grand Lodge, and save money in
mileage andper diem.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-12

The vacant iudgeship of the court Of
Alabama claims, foy which Walker
blaine has applied, is position that re
quires n large knowledge Of marine law,
and although the Blairc family has beer
navigating Salt river quite extensively,
II is not generally believed that Walker
has the knowledge necessary TO oil the
place
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-12

The proposition g. adjourn congress
and that all hands GO 10 the New Orleans
exposition docs not meet with general
favor among tie srmocr,tS, who think
there Is too Eiuch important work need
ing attention.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-12

a New York admirer Of Gov. Cleve-
land sent him newfoundland pup rs a
present. Wisely the president-elect re-
turned the dog and in sensible letter
announced that he would accept no
presents.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-12

j. ]. Case, the owner Of Jay Eye See,
has made an assignment, his liabilities
amounting to $1,000. Bonner appears
TO be the only man who can own fast
horses and at the same time keep his
paper up TO 100 cents on the dollar.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-12

The result ~ last months election
seems 10 leave no doubt that Tie small
population Of Nevada is steadily dwind-
ling. The total vote cast for president
in 1880 was 1888, while the total in
1881 IL hut "a -,;o
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-12

of the best citizens of these counties,
and well-attended convention, with
Representatives Of these counties, was
held in Lawrence, Friday, to complete
the arrangementst TO that end. The plan
is for the state to issue bonds for this
amount, to be finally taken.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-12

-Four "lushers" in Wichita drank ~
bottles Of beer and live quarts Of cham
pagne during one sitting last week.
Prohibition should prohibit il it
doaSn'f
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-12

Petitions are being circulated in this
state asking President-elect Cleveland
10 appoint Gen. Chas. W. Blair as his
secretary Of the interior. Gov. Clicks
friends think he Is entitled 20 this same
pOsitiOn.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-12

His friends in Missouri are asking the
appointment Of Col. Jas. o. Broadhead
To the attorney -gcneralship under the
Cleveland administration. lie is recog-
nized rs one Of the ablest lawyers in the
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-12

Ii the Republicans ever expect to sue
coed again in this country they must
IND some remedy for the "mouth dis
ease" among their political preachers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-12

President Cleveland will attend the
New York Avenue Presbyterian church
while resident of Washington. James
buchanan and Abraham Lincoln atten-
ded the same church.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-12
Admiuistratrix.s Motto.

Notice Is hereby given that on the 10th day OF
November. a. D., 1eSl, the undersigned was. nv
the probate court OF Barber county, appointed
ADMINISTRATIVE Of the estate Of D.. r. Bernard.
deceased, late OF Barber county, Kansas. All
persons having claims against ensd estate are
requested to present them to me for allowances
within one year from the date OF these letters;
ana II such claims be not presented within Two
years they win be forever debarred
Is n L. BERxARD. Adminisrratrix.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-12

Mr.. Cleveland will resign the COVER
Dorship OF New York January 9Th, and
will then Ice ready to listen 20 demo
cratic statesmen and Oiiicc-seekers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-12

The ancient civilization seems to have
been overestimated. Not corkscIew
has been found in Pompeii.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-12

Gen. Grants friends DO not want him
pensioned. They think he shonld be
placed ON the retired list of the army.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-12
FIRST NATIONAL BANK of
MEDICINE LODGE, KS.
no. 1888.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Omce OF COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY,
WARRINGTON, SEPTEMBER "a, 1884.
WHEREAS, by satisfactory evidence pre-
w sented to the undersigned. IL has been made
TO appear that The First National Bank of
Medicine Lodge, in the city of Medicine Lodge
in the county of Barber and State of Knusas,
has complied with nll the provisions of the re-
yised statutes of the United States. repaired
To be complied with before an association shall
be authorized to commence the business of
banking.
Now therefore, ], John s. Langworthy, dep
uty and acting Comptroller of the Currency do
hereby certify that The First National Bank of
Medicine Lodge, in the City of Medicine Lodge
in the County of Barber and State of Kansas
- authorized to commence the business of
banking ~ provided in section Fifty one hun
dred and sixty zine Of the Revised Statutes of
the United States.
Ia testimony whereof, witness my
IL hand aud Seal OF Office, this Gath
day of September, 1884.
J. s. LANGWORTHY,
Deputy and Acting Comptroller OF the Currenc
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-12

16o acres Of decided land, Is miles from city of
good houses. range for go head-Sl.5O0.
40 acres OF decided land, good house. all of
land under fence; 100 head OF cattle; Is miles
from Medicine Lodge-S6,0O.
SEQ acres OF decided land; 100 acres fenced. {
barb wire; miles running winter; 10 acres
oak and walnut timber; l6 miles from Med
icinc LOd;ge-S2.50
100 acres of decided land, all fenced, \ mile Of
river through IL; eoacres Of timber: . head
OF stock cattle; 10 miles from Lodge-$2, 900
160 acres OF farm land; 80 acres i'm cultivation,
al fenced and cross-fcnccd; o.. miles from
Medicine Lodgc-Sl, 800
$50 acres Of laad: 8 acres pnder cultivation;
good frame house; plenty of water; 8 miles
from Medicine Lodge-si 900.
$40 acres of decided laud: good frame house:
% acres under cultivaIion: 100 acres under
fence; good water and outbuildings; crops
10 20 IL; mi.e- nom Medicine Lodge 1880
$50 acres Of decided land; 50 acres under cult
walton; 70 acres OF ash and walnut timber:
miles rom Medicine Lodges, go.
$40 acres Of decided laad; 4 mile from Mcdi
cine Lodge-s4,0Oo.
40 acres of decided laad ajoining city Of Medi-
cine Lodge; good house and ourhouses aud
wei watered-t1. 600.
572 acres Of decided land: good housc; l0Oacres
u CULTIVATION. al faced. 8 miles frou
Medicine Lodgc-Sj.0U0
$50 lots "a cry % Medicine Lodge. LARGE
number OF houses and lots; choice bargains
Also large pool sntsrestS rights and CARTE In
Coma 1che cnucty Kansas. and IN the In
dian Territory.
We have also large nunbsr Of other valnav
~G.vvus can. correspondence soBctsod
Ik1-asEn9c 3 syeezo
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-12
TaIIiafeTTO & Strong,
Real Estate and LiUe Stock
COMMISSION BROKERS.

WE have now for sale large stock of unim-
proved and improved farms, cattle ranches and
CITY property
Partial Last Of Property:
1000 head of cows and calves. per head SIS
go - year old steers 40
go Z" %
go 20
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-06-21
SnlpplNG NOTES.

The schooner Claus Spreckels Capt.
Drew, sailed from KahuIui June ~ Tor
S. +. with GIG bags OF sugar weighing
7Y925O lbs 1854 hides and LOO sheep skins.
Total domestic value $45, S32.6l.
The Spica will sail on Monday for
San Francisco. She takes 23307 bags OF
sugar, 1873 bags of rice and "a bales
OF wool. Domestic value 81 ,399.66.
Capt. Macy takes command OF the
sloop Kaholomua.
The whole of the main-deck of the
Kaluna hasbeen take out to be replaced
by new one.
Schr Waioli brought load OF fire
wood from Kona.
Stmr Lehua brought l4G7 bags sugar,
. horses, and 20 hogs.
The w ii DImOnd was towed III by the
Lehua.
The stmr Kinau brought 1913 bags OF
sugar, horses, l4l pigs undries, 81
pieces of koa boards, and % hides.
The bktne w. ii. Dimond arrived tins
A. NJ, 1872 days from $. f. She brings
deck load OF horses, mules, bulls cow
and sheep.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-06-21
PASSENGERS.

From Molokai & Maui per Lehua,
June POI G Pond, A Fernandez,
7 chinaman and 80 deck.
From Kahului per Kilauea Hou,
June Pr Mitchell, w w Goodale,
All Hay, w o Atwater, G Forbes,
II A Campbell, Miss G Jones, Miss
limerick, Miss Howe, Miss VAIN
right & AZ deck.
From Windward ports per Kinau,
June 21.-Capt. Thos. Spencer, E
ii Caug, w A Smith, J G Jones,
Mrs. & Petersen and child, Mrs. l.
Lubon, PaaIua, Akanaliilii, II Zerbo,
r Il Kinds, Miss ID Unversagt, j.
Neuton, j ID Roberts, Mrs Woods,
L Moller, w r Cuthbert, Hon II
Kuihelani, Koki, Mrs c B Makee
and child, Mrs Makaleka and two
children, r w Putnand, w s Akana,
L Young, d R Vida, wife and two
children.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-06-21
A LAWYER ON The WAR PATH.

Michael Thompson Esq, Attorney
at Law is in trouble. He has been
making loans of money to Mr.. RE
dell upon what the other creditors of
that gentleman consider fraudulent
and usurious terms. Mr.. Thomp-
son has mortgage upon all of Mr..
Riedell's available property, and for
greater safety had removed the pro-
perty to his office on the corner of
Fort and Merchant streets. This
morning one of the creditors of Mr..
Riedell got out execution against
this property and Mr. Fhelber sewed
it, and attempted to take possession.
Thompson claimed that the property
was his, and attempted to convince
Fhelber of the fact by a knock down
argument with heavy knotted cane.
Fhelber measured the size of Thomp-
sons windpipe with his thumb and
fore-fnger, and tried to bring him
to time by gently laying him on a
safe and jaming a clock down his
threat. Thompson repeated his
former argument with variation, aud
at the conclusion Of the round the
debaters looked like the sale sur
vivors of a railroad smash up.
Thompson is held to answer fol-
assault on an officer, and is out on
bail.