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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-06
THE YOUNG GRANTS

Frederick Grant is a Young man of
stout build and forid complexion. about
thirty five years old and bears striking
likeness to his father, Ex-President
Grant. He was educated at West Point
and served in the regular army. chiefly
out west, for some years. reaching the
rank of Colonel. Soon after his mar
riage to Miss IIonore, of Chicago, a Sis
ter-in-law Of Potter Palmer, some five
years ago, he resigned his commission
and taking up his residence in New
York, went into business. He and his
wife have lived very luxuriously and
have entertained considerably, giving
many handsome dinner parties.
Ulysses Grant, jr., is the second son
of the ex-president, and is about thirty
two years old. He studied law and was
for some years connected with the firm
of Work, Davies, McNames & Hilton.
He left soon after his marriage with a
wealthy western girl some three wears
ago. 1t has always been supposed that
his marriage brought him sufficient in
crease Of fortune to enable him to aban-
don the law and become a partner in
the firm of Grant & Ward. He is rather
short in build, Of ford complexion like
his brother and wears becoming brown
moustache. Before his marriage he was
very fond of society, but since then he
has lived rather quietly, although he
and his wife have given several hand
some dinners and entertainments.
Jesse Grant is about twenty-seven
years old and has always been consider
ed General Grants and his wife's favor
lite son. He resembles his brothers in
general appearance, but is slighter and
much younger looking. General Grant
was very DESTROYS of having him enter
the suspended firm, but the other sons
objected, not thinking that Jesse had
sufficient business experience. He re-
sides with his parents, at No East
Sixty-sixth street, and is member of
the Lotos Club.-Exchange.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-06

The secretary Of the state board of
agriculture of Kansas states that the
average loss among the cattle in Kansas
for the year 1883 was but two per cent.
In view of the fact that the average
loss for the United States was 4.3 per
cent. for same year, the showing is very
ilattering in favor of Kansas. lie states
further that most of the cattle i'm west
ern Kansas were almost entirely with
out shelter and had as feed but little
besides buffalo grass throughout the
entire year and the largest per cent.
of loss has heretofore resulted from lack
OF shelter and from insufficient food.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-06

Until within the past few DAYS it ap-
pears that the live stock men of Barber
county were not in the least alarmed
over Texas cattle fever appearing in
the county and il may prove unfortu.
nate that they were not scared up. AS
Tar back as March 18th a meeting of the
county association was held and appro-
PIRATE action taken to prevent the driy-
ing into this county of disease-bearing
cattle. Committees of safety were ap-
pointed to see that no doubtful herds
were driven in but we are sorry to saw
that no apparent good has so far been
accomplished by those committees. We
say this after learning that no less than
three doubtful herds have passed
through this county one about two
months ago, one two weeks ago anG one
last week. So far as any one in this
county knows, every animal in those
herds may have been disease-bealinp.
direct from the infected southern conn
try, Arkansas and southern Missouri
Here, then, was where the safety COM
mttees should have been more active.
And the herds in question are not the
only ones likely to pass here this year.
So it will be well at this late day to keen
a look out on all cattle being driven
through this county. Parties living on
the border Of the county should take an
interest, and as far as possible let drov-
ers know that they are liable to meet
with serious distractions on their road
through Barber county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-06

Like this portion of Kansas the season
in Arizona this spring has been quite
different from seasons heretofore in the
memory of man. There has been a
large rainfall in plain and mountain.
This rain has been general. 1t has been
to the extent of floods, doing great dam
age to property. In consequence of so
much rain the weather has been unusu-
ally cool and to many intentionally
so, and many more are suffering with
colds and malaria than usual. Some
are of the opinion that the seasons are
changing from the dry, arid climate to
a cooler and damper climate if so, it
solves the question of water for vegeta-
ton, to some extent at least.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-06

Two drms of Colorado ranchmen near
the Kansas state Inc, became dissatis-
fed with the fences erected by their
neighbOrs, and proceeded to cut the
saae and allowed cattle confined in the
pastures to drift out and become great
lyscattered. Now the injured parties
have secured the sympathy OF all sur
rounding ranchmen and have entered
into an arrangement to punish the fence
cutters by refusing to work with them
In the roundup. The chances are that
thecattlemen have virtually tabOoed the
offenders: In NO other business is ID so
necessary for men 10 work together in
harmony asit is among cattlemen. A
mannsaybe hoggish and mean awhile,
but soonercF later he will suffer for ali
his rashness. And there Is no class with
more retentive memories thar cattle
men. They are forgiving, but are not
This fact should be borne In mind by.
su PERSONS who locate among the cattle
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-06

In reply to the query: "Where did
ever any one see red Galloway" a
correspondent of the Breeders Gazette,
who had forty years experience of stock
farming in Dumfriesshire and Gal
loway, Scotland, where the grandest
cattle of this breed are to be seen, says:
Il have seen red G alloways, also black,
with white faces and white belts around
the body, these being considered some
years ago of the best blood and Oldest
lineage now they are not so common,
since they have become known as black
polls, and have been brought into COM
petition with their brethren, the polled
Angus"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-06

TIE Texas Livestock Journal says
The Espuela Cattle company has re-
Gently purchased 1900 head of excel
lent stock cattle, including the Dalton
Bros herd Of 1900 head, for which the
buyers pay $4,000. The herd is well
graded and very cheap at the price paid
-S25 per head. The other purchase was
from the IIensley Bros. Il Price, and
numbers 1000 head of straight Texas
cattle. This herd is perhaps the best
herd Of straight Spanish cattle in the
state. 1t has been grown upon west
Texas grass and bred up by retaining
straight Texas bulls TO breed from. The
price paid for this stock was $50, 600.
The company now owns $4,000 acres of
splendid grass lands located on the head
of Duck creek, and lying in a solid body.
Contiguous to this they have leased
l9l 900 acres. All the above lands will
be enclosed at once, as contract for 40
miles of fence has Ueen let.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-06


Dodge City Democrat Nelson Ad.
ans this week obtained n judgment
against the city of Dodge City at Larn-
ed, for $500, for having been notified
and compelled to board train at the
depot and proceed to Garden City. This
is a suit growing out of the Luke Short
trouble last spring Mr. Adams had
been sent for 10 defend Short, and when
he arrived ut the depot was met 10y
committee OF citizens and notified to
again board the train, as he would not
be permitted to stop of. The attorneys
for the city, Messrs. dryden and White
law, were not notified of the trial Of the
case In time to make any defense, and
did not arrive in Larned until after
Judgment had been rendered. A motion
has been made for n new trial.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-06

This week Stacy IS, who purchas-
ed the yearlings f o the Salt Fork and
Eagle Chief pool, will ship from Cald-
well their purchase, 1900 head, all their
horses, wagons, camp outfits, men, etc,
over the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe,
by three special trains to Kansas City,
where they will be unloaded, fed and
rested when they will again be shipped
over the b. 81. NJ. V. to Omaha, where
they will again be fed and rested and
from thence shipped to Valentine, Neb.,
where they will jump into the sand hills
and then be driven 200 miles northwest
to their future grazing grounds, on
Powder river. OF course this is but an
experiment, and will be watched with
much interest by ranchmen throughout
the country. Under the new system
much time will be saved, there will be
no trail losses, nor any !; t. arrivals of
half starved, foot sore cattle on north
ern ranges to pass in their checks in the
December storms. There NAV be some
losses by railroad transit, but even if
there are, the owners will know lust
where they occur and will have the sat
lsfaction of knowing that his brand has
not been scattered all along the trail
from Texas to Montana.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-06

The old time idea that politician, or
public servant must necessarily be SLOW
emily in dress, even to eccentricity, is
fast being dispelled, and now it is no
longer considered that a man is a "snob''
or would-be aristocrat if he manages
to keep up with the fashions in matters
Of dress. In fact his constituents gen.
orally have more respect for him if he
does wear good clothes, keeps shaved.
his hair cropped, and appears in clean
Ii len. The long haired, tobacco squirt
ing gentleman, by-gad sab, ;" is passing
away, and it is well. Eccentricity is no
longer mistaken for some hidden wealth
of knowledge, and the man who persists
in sitting around in shabby attire, un-
kept locks, tobacco-stained shirt front,
with half closed eyes, in the hope that
his reserve will be taken for genius, is
liable to be left. These remarks are
suggested by letter from Washington,
telling show congressman dress" tits
copied below:
The republicans are the best dressed
HNbIlC III bOAll NAlC anu house.
They have better kept boards, sleek
faces and look as though they had from
50 to So in change in their pockets.
They look as though they think more of
public matters than how to save s., 500
out of 5000 salary. They wear good
clothes and polished shoes, and walk
with an air of men confident of posi-
ton, and above making the matter of
personal appearance matter Of study.
They leave external matters to good
tailors and boot makers, pay the bills,
eat good beef and trimmings, shave Of
ten and have their heads shampooed. so
as to quicken clear thought and smell
sweet to their friends and wives. Some
OF the democrats are just as we'll kept,
and glide through the house like gentle
men. Let us add here that dress does
not make gentlemen 4; but it attracts
gentlemen and suggests clean skin.
The plain democrats who come here
from the people glory in being shod in
nailed shoes and capped with droop-
ing umbrella-like hat. Do these great
fermenting minds stop to think that the
man with the biggest brains lately in
the senate, Roscoe Conkling, left his
measure with his tailor when boy, and
never knows what he puts on except as
he receives package on the evening of
the seasons as they come? Chester A.
Arthur is the neatest man in Washing
oil L
too. Abe Hewitt, Allison, Edmunds
and Randall are wearers of good broad
cloth, well cut ; so are dozens of others.
Speaker Keifer is always ready for a
day call. Vest of Missouri is always in
well shaped goods, and boldly wears a
gold chain around his neck heavy
enough to hold pleasure yacht. Vice
President David Davis is the picture
of responsibility. George NJ. Robson
looks like an English lord. Members
who get lodgings in the suburbs for 81
day, two meals included, spend the
time they should be circulating among
their brother members in the unfre-
quented hotels and other quarters, walk
ing to and from their sour milk homes.
When they get to their seats in the cap
itol they feel dull with bad stomachs.
and hardly get to thinking before Calk-
ms, Reed and other bright republicans
have them in the nine hole"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-06

The department of agriculture esti-
mates the total cattle loss last winter
from disease, exposure, ETC., at about
~ per cent, OF l,sl2,79s head. These
animals are mainly lost by exposure to
weather, and most OF them in the pas
toral OF ranch belt and in the southern
states. At two-thirds the average val
ne of cattle in January last, the total
loss would exceed 3O,OOO. 600. Ohio
lost per cent, or y, $40 head; Indiana
3 per cent, or 4O,6si head; Illinois per
cent, or 10000 head The heaviest less,
o per cent, was in Louisiana, followed
by Mississippi and Florida, each per
Texas lost per cent. or 2O6,7l2 head,
while Montana, with mercury down TO
40 degrees below. lost but per cent.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-06

Recently steps have been taken. TO
settle .Comanche county. Two towns
have been laid outcome by G. ID. Biek-
ford, OF this county, called Coldwater-
aud one BY parties from Medicine Lodge
called NesentunEa- Unless n compro-
mise Is effected they win have a frst-
class town Sight TO commence with.
However. we apprehend that neither
~ill amount 70 much for some time to
come. Anthony Republican.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-06

Ex-senator Lane, Of san Antonio, is
y conspicuous figure at all the Texas
cattle conventions, and Is "a famous as
Wen asa successful ranchman. lie is
sly ieet tall, slim rs rail, as dark and
straight as an Intsan, restless and Ir.ry-
Gus. BE commenced life asa cowboy,
ana - new worth million. lie has a
ranch OF p oO acres, $1,000 cattle, aud
employs sixty COWBOYS.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-06

The barb wire manufacturers of Il e
United States held meeting at Chicago
Thursday, and resolved to close all fac
tories from July LIST to September LIST,
and longer If necessary, in order to keep
up the price. 1t was also agreed that
hereafter wire should not be sold for
less than five. and six cents per pound.
This action will throw out of employ
ment 5000 men.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-06

Kansas is not likely TO have an extern
sive wheat crop this year, and in many
places the crop is being plowed up and
the ground will be planted in corn. A
report from Franklin, Douglass and
Usage counties says many fields will
yield seventy-fiye per cent. cheat to
twenty-five per cent. wheat.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-06
oH1cAao coNyENrIoN.

The republicans met in national con-
vention at Chicago last Tuesday for the
purpose of nominating a presidential
ticket. Powell Clayton, OF Arkansas,
was nominated as temporary chairman
by the national committe, but the con-
vention would not have him and instead
elected Lynch, a negro, OF Mississippi.
This vas victory over the Blaine peo-
pie. Gen.. Henderson, of Missouri was
selected as permanent chairman. No
business further than organizing was
transacted up to Wednesday night. The
tariff plank in the platform was bother
ing the committee on resolutions.
Wednesday a considerable part of the
day was devoted to wrangling over the
admission OF delegations, there being a
number of contests.
The leading candidates up to the date
OF our last adyiccs, were Blaine, Arthur,
Bdmunds, Logan, Lincoln and Senator
Sherman in about the order named /;
though there was growing feeling in
favor of General Sherman, and some
talk for Senator IIawley.
The Kansas delegation announced
that 1t would vote solid for Blaine for
awhile, ut least. The supposition is,
however, that IL will eventually be di-
vided between Blaine and Arthur.
Tho convention Is largely attended,
and the indications are that it will con-
tinue in session until 10. day before a
choice Is made.
I'm oil their calculations, the republi-
cans are demanding the man who can
carry New York and in public letter
to the convention, written by twenty
delegates from that state, it is stated
that Arthur cannot carry New York,
ana the idea Is clearly set out that
Blaine is the only republican who can.
The knowledge that TiIden and Hen
bricks will be the democratic nominees
and that they can carry New York, has
made the republicans crazy and to-day
they are worse demoralized than a polit.
zeal party should be even the day Before
an election.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-06

A regular Spanish bull eight is adyer-
Used to occur at Dodge City July 3, 4
and 8. A number Of wild Texas bulls
are already being fixed up for the occa-
sion, aud experienced fighters from Old
Mexico have started TO Dodge. Are we
retrograding or advancing in morals2
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-06

Aromdup camp on Frenchman creek
near The Colorado and Nebraska line.
was destroyed by eloNa-burst last
week, and eleven cowboys drowned.
All the wagons, teams and outfits were
washed away.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-06

The total assessed valuation of all
Kansas railroad property for 1884 is
81, Ass, 916, as against total for 1888 of
SIC, 29O, 2l3, an increase Of 81, l65, 7O3.
The total mileage in the state is 4,028,
as against mileage last year of $3.50,
an increase of 80 miles.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-06

Barber county cannot afford to have
any more experience with Texas fever.
1t may inconvenience drovers some
what, but no doubtful cattle should be
allowed In the county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-06

kiowa stockmen haYe taken the right
s'ep to prevent disease-bearing cattle
RON coming into the county. The en-
tire eastern and southern border should
be closely watched during the next few
monthss
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-06

CHICAGO, Thursday, 5th, l2M. Con-.
vention called TO order. Committees
are reporting. Blain is losing fast. Ar
thurs forces having announced that
they are "for anybody TO beat Blaine.n
Much enthusiasm over mention Gener-
al sherman's name. No balloting be-
fore Friday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-06

Toe character OF the men engaged in
getting up Fourth OF July celebration
mt Medicine Lodge is an evidence that
the project will not fail.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-06

Wall Paper mall shades and patterns ana
latest designs. Borders and trimmings of new
styles An cheap at Van Slyke Bros. 90
Wire Screens.
Hot weather and flies arc here. Henry VI
shofer will put in screen doors or windows at
very reasonable prices. 40
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-06

About Clothing.-The attention of the pub
lie is called to the fact that standiferd, You
mans q Rogers have just opened up a new in
voice of Spring clothing made on their special
order for this trade. II is given up by every
one who has seen il to be the most substantially
made, the most Judiciously selected, and the
best lot Of clothing ever opened up in Medicine
Lodge. 80
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-06
Bulls For Sale.
Notice OF Attachment.

Notice OF Attachment.
l. - Tev1s and T. s. Proctor, partners BEFORE
as Tevis & Proctor Plaintiffs, lam
versus Nursa
W VILLAIN Carl, Defendant. j. p 4,
bShc Slty township. Barber county. Kansas
Nouce - hereby given that ON the 18th dav of
~. ~ ,eo9. James Nurse, justice Of the peace
oI Lake City township, Barser county Kansss
lssued An order of attachment in the above
- meo case Tor the sum of forfy-one aud tWeufv-~
I'VE nundredths dollars f$fI-S5) aud that said
c4 .. VIII ne heard on the sd day OF June 1874
~ ~ 2 CLOCK An. TEvIs & PRocroR.
Plaintiffs.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-06-06
Notice Of FINAL ssttlsms,,

nRRDTTORS and all others interested I'm the
hesitate of Melvyn Mellotf, deceased are here
by notified that at the next term OF the Probate
Court court of Barber county, to be held in the
city of Medicine Lodge, Kansas, on Saturday,
June 81, 1884, the Undersigned administrators
win make final settlement of said estate.
GEO. w. HENDRICKSON,
524w Administrator.
, 1884-09-28


Among the restaurants which is gaining
the good will and patronage Of the.people
of this city none is more deservedly pop
ular than Harry's cafe on Eddy street,
next to West Meyers saloon. Within
the last week extensive alterations have
been made, and the restaurant now pre-
sents a coy and homelike appearance.
The dining room has been enlarged, the
kitchen made more convenient and an
elegant new range added TO the establish
ment.
The table will be supplied with all the
delicacfes of the seeson, and none but the
most experienced cooks are employed in
the cuisine. Promptness, neatness and
the attention which patrons naturally ex-
pect are among the specialities of the cafe.
Another feature is that the restaurant is
kept open day and night, so that meals at
all hours can be obtained. 1t is run on
both the American and European plan,
and regular meals or short orders can be
had as the customer wishes. In fact,
everything can be found at the cafe in a
manner which will suit the mostfastideous.
The bill of fare contains almost every
thing that the epicure could wish. The
viands are the choicest which the market
affords, and no effort will be spared to
please the guests. A marked feature of
the establishment will be oysters in every
style, served by one of the best oyster
cooks in the Territory. The cafe will
constantly have on hand those which are
shipped from the finest oyster houses in
New York City, and will receive daily
eonsignments. Ifyou want a first class
meal, served in the best manner, go to
Harry's Cafe and Restaurant, 2s2 Eddy
street.
, 1884-09-28

The following entries Of public lands
were filed at the United States Land
Office Yesterday:
Presumption, Frank Smith, west half
of the southeast quarter and west half OF
southeast quarter of section q, township
40, range 76.
Timber culture claim, Charles R. Hall,
Of Albany county, east half of the north
east quarter and the east half of the south
east quarter of section II, township II,
range IS, for 16 acres.
Lee l.. Gililland, of Laramie county,
lots >, 3 and 4 of the southeast quarter Of
the northwest quarter or section 9, town
ship 81, range CO, for IA, 500 acres.
Desert claim, James G. Snow, OF
Laramie county, northwest quarter of the
northeast quarter of section 20; northwest
quarter ofthe southwest quarter, and the
southwest quarter of the northwest quarter
of section IL; south half of the northeast
quarter, north half of the southeast
quarter and southeast quarter ofthe south
east quarter of section Is, township 30,
range 6s, for $50 acres.
Final proof, Albert T. Babbott, OF
Laramie county, for the southwest quarter
Of the southeast quarter of the southwest
quarter of section "a, in township IT,
north of range n, west of the sixth
PRINCIPAL meridian. for 200 acres. under
the desert act.