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The Rock Island Argus., 1884-10-17
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COLUMBUS, O., Oct, 17.-Offcial re
turns were received at the republican
headquarters last night from Ashtabula
and Wood counties, these being the last to
report, and they complete the list. The re
vised fignres give Robinson a plurality of
II, ,421. This shows republican gain Of
26, 053, and democratic gain of ?, 1O2.
In sixty six counties the republicans made
all their gains, and the democrats in the
rest. The republican gains in the rural
districts is equal to their plurality. Chair
man Oglcvee comedies the election Of
ElIshury, democrat, in the 11th district.
The delegation to congress will stand
eleven democratic and ten republican.
CosHoCToN, O., Oct. 17.-Coshocton
county's official returns increase the re
publican gain 6, making a net gain of 30.
Wilkins. democrat, for congress. carries
the country by rs less than in 1882
WEST VIRGINIA.
WHEELING, W. Va, Oct 16.-Latcr re
turns somewhat reduce the democratic
majority as estimated yesterday. Ii now
looks us if 5000 would be about the final
result when the official returns are in.
Official and semi>Oflicial returns and
close estimates from forty seven of the
fifty four counties show the following
maiorities Barbour, 100; BraXton, 1926;
Brooke, 43; Cabcll, 42; Doddridge, 274;
Gilmcr, 300; Fayettc. 40; Green brier
800; Hampshire, $50: Hardy, S32; JEFF
fersOn, 1902; Lewis, 70; Lincoln,
600; Logan, 1850, Mason, 100; Mercer,
300: Mineral, 81; Monrer, 300; Ohio,
$50; Pendlcton, $50; Pleasant, 143;
Putnam, 100; Raleigh, 200; Rand>
dolph, 800; Roane, 600; Summer.
211; Wayne 1000; Webster, 450; Wetzel,
$40; Vert, so, and Wyoming, 150-all
democratic Total, 14,515. Berkley, 55;
Grand, 45O; Hancock. 225; Harrison, III;
jackson, 100; Kannawha, 900; Marion,
80; Marshall, 69S; Monorgalia, 831; Nor,
gan, 303; Preston, 1902; Richie, sos;
Taylor, 331; Tyler, 800; Upshur, Cos;
Wood, 4OO-repubican total 1920.
These counties give democratic majority
Of 7,1G5. The seven counties of Boone,
Calhoun, Clay Mcdowell, Nicholas,
Pocahontas and Tucker will increase this
about 1000 The Supreme judges,
against whom such relentless war was
made ran well up to the rest of the tick
ct, and will probably have within 1000
votes Of Wilson's majority. Complete
official figures will not he forthcoming foi
"a week or ten days
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-10-17
A MURDERER LYNCHED.

LA CLossE, Wis, Oct 16-F. A. Bur
ton, president of the Blaine and Logan
club here, was shot dead by a rutflan
known as "Scotty,' at 8 O'Clock, this
evening, while the republicans were
forming in procession on Main street.
Seven shots were fired in quick success
ion. The murderer was arrested and
hurried to Jail before the immense crowd
could realize what had occurred As soon
as the fact was made known there was
the most intense excitement and humid
reds of men in uniform and carrying
their torches hurried to the court house
yard and demanded that the prisoner he
handed over to them.
The sheriff and his assistants kept the
mob back as long as possible, but they
were finally compelled to succumby to the
increased demand for the prisoner. Once
in the mOb's hands the wretch was made
short work, the nearest tree being used
as a galloWS
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-10-17
4 ISLAND, ILLINOIS FRIDAY OCTOBER II, 1884

The enthusiasm was intense. A large BAN
ner was thrown across the street in front
of the hotel with full sized portraits of
the candidates and the words: THE
Choice of Kings County" At the entrance
to the park was large arch gaily be-
decked with flags and banners and excel
lent portraits of Cleveland and Hendricks
A large brass band ON a lofty stand in the
centre of the plaza played Hail to the
chief" as the advance division passed
along the main avenue 1t was nearly
halt an hour before the speaking began.
Cleveland was escorted to a seat in the
centre of the platform amid tumultuous
cheers. The governor gracefully bowed
his Acknowledgements and took the seat
while the preparations were being made
by Augustus Van Wyck, chairman of the
democratic central committee. When the
governor rose to reply he was greeted
with tumultuOus cheers. He thanked the
citizens of Brooklyn for their kind receipt
ion, saying that he was indebted to them
for past kindness and urging them to vote
in the interests of reform. Other speech
es were made by leading democrats.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-10-17
FURTHER FIGURES.
Latest Returns from the Elections
in Ohio and West Virginia.
How the Ohio Congregational Dele
CATION Stands - The Vote by
Counties-west Virginia still
slowly Reporting.

CINCINNATI Oct. 17.-Returns from every
county in the state save two show a Repub-
lican majority of II 900. Following is a list
OF congressman elected; Republicans But
terNorth, Brown, Little, Copper Romeis,
Thompson, Grosvenor, j. H Tayor, Z. B.
Taylor, Mckinley; total, 10. Democrats
Campbell, Anderson, Lefevre Hill, Seney,
Ell%Ierry, Cultivate, wilkins, Gcldes,
Warner, Foran; total, H. The Ohio delega-
tl,h III the last congress stood eight Repub-
licahs and thirteen Democrats.
special to The Evening Post Qnd) at
noon from Columbus says: "The Republicans
have five counties to hear from and claim
the state by a majority Of 1900, while the
Democrats, with complete returns, only ad-
nit S,70O.
The Democrats retain control of every de
partment of the state gained last year The
supreme court, by Johnson's election, stands
three Democrats, two Republicans, with
Judge Mclivaine candidate for re elec-
ton next year. Had the Democratic ticket
been elected he would have been the only
Republican in the state house next spring
Tie department OF state will he Republican
Franklin county went Democratic by l, 400
on the state ticket though the Republicans
carried Columbus on both state and local
tickets, There is considerable talk here
about contesting and throwing out the vote
OF Hamilton county. State School Commits
sioner Brown says the Democrats have both
returning board and supreme court, to which
it finally would be appealed"
LATER.-The Republicans claim of a
majority Of Il, 600 is probably sustained. It
Is likely to go over instead of Under that
figure, The latest figures give the Republi-
cans and Democrats ten congressman each,
one remaining district the Eleventh. being
doubtful Frank Hurd comedies his defeat
by 800.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. l7.-At 2 p. m.
Thursday the returns from Carol and
Geauga counties were received. They are as
follows: Carroll, Republican majority, 595;
Geauga Republican majority, 1,75O. The
total according to the returns, unofficial, now
all i'll, are: Robinson, 54,412; Newman,
Ash; Republican plurality, l2,541
The following table shows the majority in
! each county and the gains as compared with
the vote in 1883
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-10-17
AN ORDINANCE
Making Appropriation for the Emergency

. 7 =
Fund.
BE it ordained by the City Council of the city of
Rock Island -
SECTION /. That the sum of Five Hundred and
Seventy five ($575) dollars he and hereby is ap-
propr1sted to the Emergency Fund, said emergen-
cy having arisen by damage done by the recent
heavy rains and floods to public roads, culverts
safe; (as provided for under the general incorpo-
ration law of the state of Illinois, Art. vii 9o)
SEQ. >. That the Mayor and Finance Commit
tee be and hereby are instructed TO borrow upon
for space not exceeding the close of the next
fiscal year, which sum and the interest shall be
added to the amount authorized to be raised in the
next general tax levy and embraced therein.
Passed Oct, Is, 1884.
Approved:
JAMES Z. MOTT Mayor
Attest
ROBERT kTHLER City Clerk
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-10-17

WHEELING. W. Va, Oct 17-m Marion
county the Democrats elect the full county
ticket, except for the legislature and the
prosecuting attorney, by maiorities ranging
from 30 down 10 $50 Taylor county gives
Maxwell 337 majority, Republican gain Of
$50, and elects the entire Republican county
ticket Ohio county, with one precinct to
hear FROM shows Wilson's majority to be
2Ss and the entire Democratic county ticket
IS elected. Advises from Charleston and
Konawha counties place Maxwell's ma jority
at ! ,l0o the entire Republican county ticket
being elected by majojihes varying from
600 To 200 Six out of nine voting places in
Tyler county gave Maxwell 336 majority
The other three 30 he heard from viii in
crease il "a 80.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-10-17

Net Republican plurality, 1881; net Re-
publican gain, 27,964.
PITTsRuRG, Pa, Oct IA special from
Columbus to The Leader says: Official re
turns are coming i'll slowly. They indicate
that the Republicans will not carry the state
by over 1900 on the head OF the ticket.
johnson, candidate for supreme judge,
who was expected to I've cut on account
of his decisions on the Scott law will
lead Robinson by about 1900 votes,
while Fhckinger for board of public works
will have about1 800 plurality. The Prohibi-
tiunists claim they cast 12,000 votes; the
Grecnback vote was nearly lost sight of
The Republicans elect ten congressman, a
cnin of two Mckinley beat Page by fully
2010 showing that the tariff was the issue.
Hurd free trader, is also beaten.
COUNTY RETURNS.
TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 1.-THE official vote
of Lucas county shows the total vote for
secretary of state as 1898 Robinson's tRep.l
majority. 26s. johnson has majority over
Martin of 253 Fhckinger for
board public works has l,04l
over Benfer. Lucas county gives Romeis
for congress, 1909 over Hurd Dem.). Off
ciaI returns from outside counties are not IL,
but Republicans claim the election by 2i5
votes The whole Republican county ticket
pulls through The Republican gain is , 200
over year ago.
CLEVELAND, Oct. 1.-THE total vote of
Cuyahoga county was 4S,s7S Foran's ma
iority over Burnett in the Twenty first col-
gressi onal district is 1901. Newman (Deml J,
for secretary of state, has majority over
Robinson Rep) of 155 in this county Had
den Rep.), for county prosecutor, has ma
jority of 657 over Web DEM illden, Tor
probate Judge, has a majority of 2,6S3
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Oct T.-Returns
from all precincts in Mahoning county ex-
cent two, and these will not make
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-10-17
Origin of Ammonia

Ammonia is obtained in large quaint.
ties by the putlefaction 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 a hot stove
until heated, then remove the cover and
smell.
Prove it by the above test jn26dwtf
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-10-17

Attest;
ROBERT kEHLER. City Clerk.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-10-17

any material difference, give Robinson Ior
secretary of state majority of l, 100, run
nIng slightly behind his ticket. The Repub-
lican can didates on the county ticket have
maiorities ranging from 800 to !, 800
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17
Mast plaina

Rev. VIM. Friedley one of the pio-
neers of Barber county, returned this
week from his new home in Seward
county, where he and other parties have
located and laid out the new town of
West plains. The townsite is beauti-
fully located in the eastern part OF what
is now Seward county, IS miles south of
Cimarron station on tile Santa Fe rail-
road, and 16 miles north of the state
line. 1t is in the centre of magnifi-
cent farming country, the soil being
rich and productive, and practically
without bottom. The town company,
of which Mr.. Friedley is president, has
a paid up capital stock of so, 900 diyid-
ed into shares of 500 each, and no
member has less than five shares. The
town site is already laid off into streets,
blocks squares, parks, etc., and several
substantial buildings have already been
erected and others are in course of
construction. \ large hotel has been
built by e.. y. Champion, of this coun-
ty, who will start there this week with
his family. +. y Taylor also late of
this city, will build at West Plains, and
improve adjoining land.
The timber culture act, the home
stead law and the presumption law are
all in force out there, and il a land
hunter is shrewd he can get three quar-
ter sections; and even four if he can
find vacant school lands.
Mr.. Friedley thinks that West Plains
will be the city of extreme western
Kansas and gives good reasons for his
belief. He says the location is nearly
the geographical centre of what
viii soon be the new county; it
is on the line that must be followed
by any railroad going from Dodge City
to the Panhandle country, or from Med
icine Lodge to the Panhandle; the sur
sounding country is all good for grazing
CT agriculture, and there is no trouble
i'll securing good water at shallow
depth.
The town company are selling TO lots,
but are donating them to any one who
will agree to build on the same.
He is enthusiastic over West Plains,
and wants every one in search of lands
torem ember that Seward county is the
place to go.
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Democratic SDeQkiDo.

A. J. Jones, candidate for representa-
tive, Z. L. O'Bryan. candidate for probate
judge, G. NJ. Martin. candidate for county
attorney. and other speakers will address
the'eitizeus OF Barber county at the follow
ing times and places:
Sharon, Thursday Oct. l6.
Hzelton, Friday Oct. IL.
Kiowa, Saturday Oct. Is.
Eiwood Up. Cumminsford, Oct. %.
SIN City, Friday Oct. 81.
Lake City, Saturday Oct. %.
Elm Mills, Thursday Oct. 80.
Amber, Friday Oct. 81.
Medicine Lodge, Saturday Now mbcr
Speaking at 7:3O p. m, unless otherwise
agreed upon before the dates. Any
changes in this programme will be noted
in these columns.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

A sad and distressing accident occur
red at the farm Of c. ii. Huntington
about three miles east of Sharon last
week. Some campers had built a fire
near by, and went away, leaving the
smouldering remains, and little 1--WE
year old daughter of Mr.. Huntington
went near and began playing. In a few
moments her clothing was enveloped i'm
flames, and the little one was fatally
burned before assistance reached her.
she endured untold agony until mid
night, when death relieved her suffer
ingS. Mr.. and Mrs. Huntington have
the sympathy Of the entire neighbor.
hood in their sad bescayement.-Sharon
News.
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Dan. Morris,
MEDICINE LODGE KANSAS
Real Estate and Live stock
COMMISSION
MERCHANT,
- Has for sale number Of IMPROVED and
CATTLE. and CITY PROPERTY.
PARTIAL list OF PROPERTY Z

go yearlings, 172 cows and 80 calves.
go / and year ols!s and range 10 miles
square. Price $4,000 per head.
81 miles from Medicine Lodge. 100
acres Of land in cultivation; good wells
$50 peach trees; $50 grape wipes; ricks Of
rye, Is acres Of sorghum: 81 head OF cows
and caves. All for $500.
$50 acres Of land all under fence: so
acres la cultivation. fine honse and plenty
OF water, young orchard. best ranch farm
in the county four miles OF range. Price,
$500.
100 acre farm, miles west of Medicine
Lodge, 80 acr.s of timber: balance in cal
tiyation. All fenced. Price, $500.
800 acres OF good land 100 acres fenced.
l2x2o house with TWO rooms and basement
good spring. acres of timber; $50 fruit
trees stable 40 feet long. ~ miles from
Medicine Lodge and plenty OF range. Price
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

Miss Gerlie Skeen, of Medicine Lodge.
was nominated last week by the demo-
Gratis OF Barber county for superintend-
ent. Having the pleasure of a personal
acquaintance with the young lady we
pronounce it a remarkably fitting trib-
ute to her excellent worth. She is COM
petent and worthy in every way, and if
there IS any excuse on earth for a good
bachelor republican to scratch his tick
ct the Barber county bacelors are GER
tainly exeusable If they vote for dem
ocratic county superintendent this fall.
Harper Graphic.
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Road Notice.

State of Kansas
County OF Barber.
Once of County Clerk, Oct. "a, 1884.
Notice Is hereby given that on the eth day Of
October, 1854, petition signed by Geo. H. Sex
ION and others, was presented to the board of
county commissioners Of the county and state
Aforesaid praying for the location OF a Certain
rOao, described as follows, viz:
The place of beginning of saio road "a the
quarter section corner n tn west side OF sec
uon 81, IN township 80, In rage Is west, on the
most direct route and best ground to the SOUTH
east corner OF section 10. In township 30, range
- west; thence east To the northwest Quarter
OF section -, in township %. range ID west:
tnence 10 the northwest corner of section Is
township 81, range Il west; thence east on the
oeet ground 10 the quarter section corner of
seouon IL, township y, range II west.
WnereupOn said board of county cemmis-
sloners appointed the following named per-
sons, viz: W. b Smith, +. Dean and Thomas
shunate as viewers, with instructions to meet
IN conjunction with the county surveyor. af the
beginning point of said road in Eiwood town
ship, on Friday the eth day Of November. a.
u. 1874 and proceed to view said road and TO
give all parties a hearing.
BY order of the
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
~ hoBr. J. TALIAFERRo, County Clerk.
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From Miss skean.

To /. p. CARU1HERs, ESQ.,, Chair
man County Democratic Committee,
and G.. NJ. MARTIN, ESQ.,, Chairman
County Greenback Committee:
GENTLEMEN: have received official
notification of my nomination by the
Democratic and Greenback conventions
as candidate for the Office of county
superintendent, of public instruction.
am thankful for the distinguished
honor, and if elected to the position |
will promise faithful and careful exc
cution of the trust.
Respectfully,
lsERLIE SKEFS.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

Cheyenne Transporter: Already the
prairie fires are beginning to appear,
and it will not be many weeks until
they can be seen raging on every hand.
Every caution should be taken to pre-
vent rs far as possible the burning off
of the ranges. At this season of the
year the grsss. parched by the hot sun
during the late dry spell, is ready to
blaze in a moment if ignited by the
least spark. which is often borne on
the wind from some camp fire. As u
rule, freighters are more careless than
anyone else, and as much as they have
been cautioned by the Indians and cat
tlemen, it is from their camps that the
majority of the prairie fires originate
OF course it would not be reasonable to
suppose that any one would maliciously
set fire TO the grass; but some people,
not being interested, are simply careless,
who 60 about without sufficient pres
ence of mind to be careful with their
camp fires and to see that every spark
is extinguished when leaving a camp.
Last fall, little later than this, a con-
siderable portion of our best range was
burned, consequently stock of all kinds
died from starvation in large numbers,
stock owners suffered heavy losses.
Whom shall we blame? Some laid it
to the hands of Indians, but it is not log
ic To think that an Indian, while directly
interested in behalf of their own stock.
would be guilty of such work;yet others
say that it is difficult task to "break
an old dog of old tricks" Let it be as it
may have been, this fall everyone
should take the matter in hand and
burn hre-guards around his range MAX
ing himself safe from sweeping fires,
from whatever source they may origin
ate. Only few fires have so far this rea-
son broken out, and it is to be hoped
that the range will be saved. Last week
fire was raging for several days south
west of the Port; one northeast Of the
agency, near Keith's ranch, did eonsid-
srable damage TO the range; one cleared
out the Cheyenne school timber, and
another ON Kingisher made things
pretty warm, burning the barn and hay
belonging to the stage station.
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A Card.

the undersigned wish to announce to the
people of Medicine Lodge and surrounding
country that am prepared TO do all kinds of
work, such as repairing watches and clocks,
hard soldering of gold jewelry, making rings
larger or smaller, and plain engraving. All
work warranted, especially repairing of clocks
and watches in which guarantee satisfaction.
have also on hand neat selection of
watches, clocks, jewelry aud silver ware Re
member the place, at d. E. Sheldon's store.
PUTI EaEssu
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A Reliable House.

Messrs. Fleming Bros. are always reliable
and try TO secure the best of everything for
their patrons. They now have bought large
quantity of Bcggs' Cherry Cough Syrup, and
are always willing and ready to recommend it
to every one in need of preparation for
coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis, and con-
sumption, as they know of no other remedy
that is gaining such wide reputation. Sample
bottles free.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

AS the new hotel nears completion
there IS more interest manifested by
stockholders as Co who shall keep it, it
being an admitted fact that much de-
Ponds on this important matter. We
believe the managers and directors
should even now call for proposals from
parties desiring to lease it, and even adj
Yertise the fact that the building is
nearly ready for occupancy. The entire
town is interested in having live,
wide-awake and popular landlord in tire
new hotel
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17
Road Notice,

State OF Kansas,
County OF Barber.
Office of County Clerk. Oct II, 1884,.
Notice is hereby given that on the 10th dav Of
October, 1854, petition signed by l.. III. Mum
mich aud others, was presented To the board OF
county commissioners of the county and state
aforesaid, praying for the location Of a certain
road, described as follows viz:
Commencing one-fourth mile east of SOUTH
west corner of section Is. township g. range 10
west; thence south one mile: thence east three
fouTths OF mile TO northeast corner section
y. township ~, range TO west; thence south 10
miles to northwest corner Of section Is, town
ship s.. range 10.
This road was allowed bv the board by the
land owners along said road signing their right
away to said ROAD, and sud road shall become
public highway.
BY order OF the
BOARD OF TYCOMMISSIONERS
20 RoBr. ]. TALIAFERRo, County Clerk
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

Cook & Freeman, builders and con-
tractors, commenced the erection of the
new two-stOry-brick building adjoining
the First National bank. 1t Is TO be
soxsV, two stories high with basement.
his firm also haye the contract for
several mors stoie rooms and three
Iesidenoos.
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sheriHs Proclamation.

STATE OF KANSAS,
COUNTY OF BARRIER,
THE STATE OF KANSAS, to all whom those
presents shall csme greeting
know ye, that j, C.. T. Rigg, Sheriff of Bar
vested in me by law, do by this proclamation
give public notice that on the first Tuesday af-
tel hrst Monday in November, the same
being
TUESDAY, NOV. 4th. A. d., 1884.
general election will be held for the purpose
OF electing the following National, State and
County Officers, toiwit
l President.
/ Vice-President.
9 Presidential Electors.
congressman, 9TH District.
l Governor.
l Lieutenant Governor.
! Secretary of State.
j Treasurer of State.
] Auditor of State.
! Attorney General.
l State Supt. Pub. Inst.
l Chief Justice.
Associate Justice.
i State Senator, 35th district.
l Representative.
Treasurer.
/ Probate Judge.
l County Attorney.
Clerk of the Court.
! Supt Pub. Inst.
i Commissioner, 1st district.
Votes of electors will be received for the
candidates for the abovesoffices at the usual
named day
Witness my hand this LIST day of October. A.
d., 1881 c. T. RIGG, Sheriff.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-10-17

IF you want anything in the furnish
ing line, such as carpets, curtains furni-
ture of any kind, upholstery, brackets,
fixtures. etc. call at the New Furniture
Store one door north of the McNtal
Little IL Thompson bank. 10