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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

S. S. Prouty, Z. NJ. Bell and John
Bull, committee representing the
Western Central Kansas Stock associa-
tion, have petitioned congress for pre-
emption or homestead laws giving cat
tie men the right to take up , 900 instead
of 100 acres, on the ground that the
land is not fit for farming and that p
GOO acres of grazing land is not more
than an equivalent for 1GO of farming
Ia I'd
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

A visitor in St. louis, looking out up
on the river, remarked that it was a fine
looking stream of good, rich-looking
water, and that st. Louis was the only
place where he had to pick his teeth af-
ter drinking.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11
Major John ID. Miles, res;enation hal

MAJOR JOnn ~. Miles res. .gnatl0n has
net been accepted yet, but lie has been
granted leave of absence for thirty
days. The department is anxious to re-
tain his services, and the Indians under
his charge are equally anxious that he
should remain. Major Miles has served
long and faithfully, managing the diff
cult trust placed in his hands with con-
summate skill and TO the best interests
of the government and the Indians un-
der his care. 1t will be difficult mat
ter to find man competent to take his
place.-Caldwell Journal.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

The new bank, the Harper Exchange
Bank, opened for business New Years
day. This bank is supported and backed
by most of the leading business men in
the city. 1t has plenty of capital, and
will have the entire confidence of the
public. The following persons officer
the institution Joseph Munger, pres
ident; JAS. Wilson, vice president; ii.
c. Munger, cashier and secretary. Di-
rectors, c. S. Finch, w. +. Collins, w.
L. Walker, Aaron Cannott, NJ. NJ. Mum
ger, Z. GOrtOn and Jas. MOrgon.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11
BARBER COUNTY,INDEX

An R,yht Page. Eight Column Hper. dsvoesd
10 the Interests OF Medicine Lodge and the
Southwest The largest paper published ID
Kansas. Largest circulation Of any paper In
uhe southwest Il Offers unsurpassed facilities
- advertisers, ahl gitcs subscribers more So
lcct roaling matter thaa any paper puoliahcd
IN Kansas.
Subscription price. sRoO per year 10 advance.
Address All lotters 70
E.w. PAYNE,
Medicine Lodge, Ks.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

As part of the marriage ceremony
in Servia the bride has to hold a piece
of sugar between her lips as a sign that
she will speak little and sweetly during
her married life. 1t might be well to
introduce some SUCH custom into this
country.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

John S. Emery, of Topeka, proposes
to the Kansas wOol-growers to put up,
in Topeka, warehouse of a capacity
of 1900, 900 pounds of sacked wool, and
a securing mill of daily capacity of 25,-
600 pounds. He wants a guarantee of
1,OOO, 600 pounds of the clip of 1881.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11
CO, KANSAS. JAN. 11,4884.

Carrollton, ILL.,, Gazette: Charles HI.
Eldred has returned to his stock ranch
in the west. While here he sold his farm
west of the city to Mr.. David Pierson,
Sr. His farm contained $50 acres of
some of the best land in Greene county
and he received $4,000 cash for it-S75
per acre. This is no doubt the largest
business transaction made IA the coun-
ty by one person.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

The first Jewish settlers in New York
C.ty we're twenty-seven exiles, banished
FROM Bahia, in Brazil, on the general
expulsion of the Jews from that king
dom whom came t0 New York City in
1854 as the nearest place of refuge. Af-
ter fifty years they comprised but 100
persons, and for l7O years had but one
synagogue. To-day there are thirty-one
synagogues in that city, and the Jewish
reputation is estimated at $4,000.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11

The champion penman of the world
is Jew of Vienna, who writes 400 He
brew letters on a grain of wheat. In
order to furnish the Emperor with sat
isfactory evidence of his extraordinary
skill he has written the Jewish prayer
for the imperial family on the narrow
edge of an ordinary visiting card.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-01-11
Once: OvEt THE MEDICINE VALLEY BAxE

The colored brethren are holding con-
ventions in almost every state, prepara-
tory to a grand national convention
next spring.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-12-05
Costly Patriotism.

In May last, the 28th N. Y. volunteers
held joint reunion hers with the 5th
Virginia veterans. The election laws Of
Virginia require that no man shall sell OF
give away liquor from sunset Of the day
before an election until the morning after
the election. The visitors arrived about
sunset the day before the city election. The
Virginians we're greatly perplexed. The
idea of anything standing between them
and the time honored custom of Offering
visitors a julep was exceedingly repug-
nant. Il was worse, too, because the visi-
tors had come hundreds of miles that day.
Under general pressure, Crawford & Lally
law abiding firm, then proprietors of the
Virginia Hotel restaurant, consented to
keep a side door open for the convenience
Of the visitors. The Grand Jury met in
September and indicte them. Mr.. Lally
the only one of the firm found, was fined
by jury 5000, and sentenced to one min
ute in Jail. Gov. Cameron on hearing
the circumstances, promptly pardoned
him, which relieved him of the confin-
ment in Jail, but he had not the power to
remit the fine. The legislature which only
has the power had adjourned. 1t is a hard
case and Mr.. Lally has the sympathy of
the greater part of the community. M.
F. White, Esq, his counsel, has applied
to the Court of Appeals for supersedeas
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-12-05
The New Opera House.

| Several gaS-Iamps burning in the new
Opera House at night, With the hammer
| ing of the workmen, shows that contrac-
tor Woodruff is working his force up to all
they can do. That the public may under
stand what is going on, we will describe
| the changes now approaching completion.
| Entering at the old street door and going
up the broad fight Of steps.the first change
! the visitor will see when the work is COM
pleted, is that he goes up yet another
short flight Of steps. Also, that the steps
descending from the gallery have been
made broad by the removal Of an ante
room. Passing in, he passes cloak
room. He lands in the orchestra circle
separated now from the orchestra chairs,
by a maroon covered railing, instead of
the old panneling. Above, in what was
the gallery, but is now changed entirely,
is the dress circle. Below, there will be
chairs for 472 people, and above in the
dress circle. chairs for 1888 people There
are four private boxes, two on each side
Of the stage, which will be handsomely
upholstered, and surmounted by japanese
hoods or k1osks. These boxes command
good view OF the audience, which is what
private-box people generally 60 to see.
The stage is now 80 feet wide. 80 #. 2
inches deep, and IS feet in height. The
proscenium is 2 feet wide and at the top
| a statue will stand. The drop curtain will
be painted in imitation Of white satin,
old gold, brocade silk, and crimson plush,
with me ial!ion picture in the centre. 1t
will be painted 10y Nixon, Albert u
Toomey, Of Chicago, who will also do the
scenes. O. which there will be fourteen ;.
| The general wood work will be California
cherry. A twelve-light chandelier and
reflector will be set in dome to be made
in the ceiling. This light is furnished by
! Bargamin & Shepherd. To light all the
gas-burners in the house instantly, by an
electric arrangement, will only cost SIS,
+ which in two years will pay in reduced in
surance rates fer the cost Of the lighter.
There will be four dressing-rooms on the
stage. furnished with all convenience5.
The damaged ceiling will be renovated 10y
paper or fresco, it is to be hoped the latter
for the sake of the permanency, and espe-
cially as the papering costs nearly three
fourths as much as the frescoing, Under
the stage is room for the orchestra. The
| windows on each side of the hall will be
made into doors and open on to an iron
balcony escape, and there will be an
other for the dress circle. The Opera
House will be the handsomest of its size
in this country, and will be a grand ad-
yertisement for StauntOn.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-12-05
GENERAL IMPROVEMENT AT ORKNEY

GENERAL IMPROVEMENT AT DIRK NEY.
The season at Orkney last summer was
successful beyond expectation-six hun
dred guests being the average entertained
and the proprietor, Mr.. Fl. Cabell Mad
doX, has sixteen workmen now at
work there, improving the place still
farther. A plunge bath, 50xl00 feet, is
being built; laundry, 60xl20 feet, is being
erected; new roads and walks are being
laid out; the buildings painted. and every
thing being pat to rights. The new plunge
bath is the largest mineral-water bath in
the world. Messrs. Bargamin & Shepherd
are doing the plumbing of the job. Mr..
Cabell Maddox passed through Staunton
Wednesday, on his way to Cincinnati and
the Western and Southern cities, prepsr-
ing for the next season, Travellers say
the Orkney table last summer was not aps
preached by any watering place in
Virginia, and even laid the Hygeia in the
shade.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-12-05
a. Primary for the Choice Of
Postmaster.

The Waynesboro Messenger, after allud-
ing to the number of candidates with
their petitions for the position of post
master in that thriving town, suggests a
primary election there, to include the vo-
tiers of the whole Of that election precinct
as we'll as within the corporate limits, as
the way to settle it. Il adds:
1--WE repeat it-let US act wisely in the
beginning. and place it beyond the reach
of political jobbers by submitting our
claims to a convention Of those directly
concerned, and when one has been chosen
by majority present, let every citizen in
the community endorse petition to the
Postmaster General for his appointment,
and he will not dare refuse. Fix upon a
day, say the 2S5h day of February, 1885,
for d convention Of Democratic voters of
this precinct, according to the registra-
tion books. and the ballottng to be con-
Quoted in the usual manner Of nomina-
ting conventions. Who will be the first
to drop their petitions and consent to
submit his claims to the people 20
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-12-05

CLIFTON FORGE INCORPORATED be
legislature has passed bill Incorporating
the town Of Clifton Forge, in Allegheny
county. a COMMITTEES Of citizens, COM
posed of Capt. W. G. Moody, Dr. J. f.
Hughes and Michael Ham, went to the
capital to urge the passage of the act.
They will constitute the first town coun-
Gil under the charter, The first improve
ment of the new to Wn contemplated, is the
building Of trestle bridge from Main
street, above the railroad yard and tracks,
to the plateau where the most of the town
and nearly all the residences are at pres.
ent. This bridge will avoid the dozen OF
more tracks and side tracks which are
constantly blocked with trains.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-12-05
Blowing up the V. RI. I. Mag azin g

A gentleman who arrived b ere from
Lexington, W ednesday, says that the even
ing before, about six O'Clock, he was sit
ting in the Pettigrew House, when ter
rife explosion was heard. He rushed into
the street, and found the citizens gene
rally had done the same thing, thinking it
was an earthquake. 1t proved to be the
explosion of 400 pounds of powder in the
magazine of the Virginia Military lnstl-
tute. Glasses we're broken everywhere.
The loss is about $500. It is surmised
that it was exploded by some cadets, in
revenge for the dismissal OF five 9th er ca
diets, who had powder stolen from the
magazine concealed in a hole above their
room. The new Board of Visitors, just
appointed to the Institute, will have
something to commence work on.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-12-05

Death of Prominent Native of Augusta.
Judge Andrew S. Fulton, for fifty years
a prominent public msn in the Southwest
ern part of Virginia, died at Wytheville
on Saturday last, at the residence of his
son-in-law. DR.. J. P. M. Saunders. He
had represented Wythe county in the leg
islature, and in 1877 was elected to con-
gress from that district. He had also
been Commonwealth Attorney OF tibet
county and Judge of the Circuit Court.
Judge f. was born in the town of Way
nesboro. Augusta, in the year 1900, was
educated at Hampden-sidney College and
afterwards read law under Judge Brlscce
G. Baldwin in Stanton. At the age Of
twenty-six he moved to Wythe, where his
brother, John III. Fulton, was practiclpg
lawyer. He often visited the place of his
birth afterwards, and while there in 1917
on visit to his brother, DR.. James Fulton,
Kenton Harper's command. on its way
to The Mexican war arrived in the
town. Andrew Fulton, as the company
marched cue of the village next morning,
mounted the porch Of Mr.. Abraham
Lynn's residence, and made the troops a
stirring speech, which was responded to
by Capt. VIM. H. Hartman. Five Of Judge
Fulton children survive him.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-12-05

THE NEW COCHRAN AND HAGEMAN
DING.-Architect Tinsley is just
having completed this splendid building,
which covers the old 'McChesney Lot. +"
There are three stores on the main floor.
each 2Ox80 clear and Is feet pitch. with
arched plate glass fronts and connected
with the rooms above and cellar below
by stairs and elevator. making in all the
mos, complete three-story store building
in the city. Two of them have been leased
for hardware purposes, the centre one for
a clothing house.-A. G.. Woods & CO.,
Alexander & Co., and Loeb Bros. respect
lively. The contractors were B. T. Bagby,
brick and carpenter work; CARRIER, tin
work !; Greaver, plasterlng; Shaver q
Cline, painting; Anthony & Lohr, cut
stone William Smith, plumbing and
gas.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-12-05

HORSE AND BUGGY STOLEN.-About
three weeks ago man representing him.
self as j. c. Williams, hired horse and
buggy from the livery stable of Capt. r.
K Rice, formerly of Staunton) at Koa-
noke, and has since been heard of,
going towards the Kanawha Valley. The
Captain offers $25 reward for any infor-
nation leading to the recovery of the
team, and as ne is an old VINDICAToR
apprentice, we give him the benefit of a
free advertisement:
Description of horse-I.arge bay, 4
white feet, white face, high head, light
name, was little lame in right fore foot.
caused by wart inside near hoof. Descrip-
ton of buggy.-Sideboard with Clinedinst
and Bodel's label on rear end, has two
iron bands On each hub, and has full
leather top. A reward Of $25 is offered
for information leading to the recovery
of horse and buggy.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-12-05

OLDEST SECRETARY OF THE INTER-
ora correspondent in the Lynchburg
Virqsnian Of Thursday says;
Isaw an extract few days ago from
the Cleveland Leader, in which 1t was
stated that "Mr Bancroft is the oldest
cabinet officer living" That may be true;
but then the Leader goes on to say Judge
James Harlan is the oldest Secretary of
the Interior, alive" This, l am sure, is
cot correct. Hon. Alex. Ii. FL. Stuart,
whose name it does not mention in its
long list OF cabinet officers, was Secretary
of the Interior under Mr. Fillmore, whose
administration commenced July. 1850.
Mr. Stuart is now near eighty years of
age, and in good health. He lives in
Staunton, Va, at the old Stuart home
stead, greatly beloved and admired by his
neighbors and many Of the citizens of the
State. He is now one of the trustees of
the Peabody fund, and is regular atten-
dant on the meetings Of that body.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-12-05

DUNsMoRE7s BUSINESS COLLEGE CHAR
TERED.-The legislature has chartered
Dunsmore's Business College of Stanton.
The incerporators are j. &. DunsIs ore.
President Of the College; Jno. M. Carroll,
City Treasurer; Meade F. White, Com
monweaithts Attorney of Augusta; G. e..
Gooch, OF Eooeh, Hoge & Co.; J. H.
Wayt, of Wayt Bros, and FL. Oberdorfer.
merchant. The Institution has been Chart
cred for various reasons-the charter con-
fers the power of comforting the degree Of
Master &C Accounts; the Institution goes
on the roll with the other Incorporated
business colleges of the country and it is
protected against the many so-caled busl-
neas colleges. The College is at the height
of a prosperous career, having fifty pupils
on its rolls now AID twenty-five more en-
tered for January.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-12-05
1t Speaks Badly for You.

A few days ago, Benjamin Quarles, a
colored barber and Blaine Republican,
Joined With some other well known colored
Republicans in signing letter addressed
to Hon. E. =. H. Stuart, simply asking
that experienced stateaman's opinion of
the effect President Cleyeland's election
would have on the situation of the color
ed people. The bare fact that this letter
was written gave offence to some of the
more ignorant coiored people, and Quarles
was 80 beget and annoyed by some of them
on the streets, that he had to call On tbs
Mayor for protection. This speaks badly
for those engaged in it.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-12-05

SPECIMENS FROM THE STAuNTCN PUB-
Lie SCHOOLS FOR THE NEW ORLEANS
esteriay afternoon, Su.
perintendent Bowles shipped to Rich
mond. to be sent thence to New Orleans.
some specinens OF writing, composition
and map drawing of our public school pu-
pills. Some of the most remarkable speci-
mems Of writing we saw in the lot, were
one by Cora Tinsley, daughter of J. E.
Tinsley, only eight years old, and had
been writing with pen only weeks; one
by Charlie Dice, 8 years old, son Of Rey. J.
c. Dice, who, when he commenced this
session, did not know how to write; one
by Rudolph Bamgardner, son of Capt.
James Bumgardaar; one by Ina Asst, one
by Lula Morris. and one by Alice Jones.
Also, one by Alice Miller, of the colored
school. The writing of these children is
more uniform than, aud far superior to.
that Of two thirds Of the business men.
The maps also are very creditable, espe-
cially one by Lille shOtt, aged eleyen
years. Also. one by Estelle Moore, Of
the colored school.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-12-05
Interesting to the Colored Citizens

Mr.. James w. Cochran. a prominent
colored citizen Of Harrisonburg, and we'll
known throughout the State, issues the
following which will be of interest to our
color ed citizens
"Having received from Hon. b. X.
Bruce, Chief Director Department Col
ored Exhibits for the Worlds Exposition
at New Orleans, the appointment Of AS
sistant Honorary Commissioner for the 7th
Congressional District Of Virginia, call
upon my race throughout the district to
forward me specimens of Fancy Needle
Work, Maps, Penmanship, Paintings. &c !,
which will forward promptly to New Or
leans | hope that all who have anything
worthy to send will lose no time IN send
ing, and should they desire the exhibit
sold during or at the close of the EXPOSE
ton, let them so inform me when the ar
ticle is forwarded.
All letters of inquiry promptly answer
ed. Let the 7th (Virginial District have
a good show of what the colored people
can do in the great Exposition.
JAMES w. COCHRAN,
Assistant Honorary Com'r,
Harrisonburg, Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-12-05

CONCERT At LURAy BY STAUNToN g
BEST AMATEURs.-The Page Courier. in
noticing concert to be given at Luray for
the benefit Of the Episcopal church there.
of which Rev. G. MoseleY Murray is rec
tor, says:
"Those of our friends who have ever
had the pleasure Of hearing these ladies'
and gentlemen sing will bear witness to
the fact that great treat is in store for
the people of Luray. To listen to the ex-
quisitely sweet and clear tones of Mrs
VIM. L. Bumgardner's highly cultivated
voice. would alone be worthy of a
large attendance; but when we see
The names Of the Misses Tams and Bark-
ley. together With Messrs, Cooke, Euritt
and Webb, all musieians Of high aud we'll
known talent, we feel sure that the house
will be crowded to Its utmost capacity.
Be sure not to lose this musical treat; it
will be such as you may seldom have a
chance OF enjoying.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-12-05

The new law can hardly be said to be in
general operation yet, though it is the
law. Pastures is reported as the only
district that has put it In force, having
reduced her 40 road precincts to road
districts. Middle River has reduced hers
from 40 down to II, but the change is SO
far only IN form. Riverheads. is work
ing under the old system. Beverly Manor
is not reported as doing anything. 1t is
likely that after the fund comes in from
the tax, things will work more smoothly.
At present the arrangement does not seem
to be giving much satisfaction to the
county people.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-12-05
A Petition for the Establishment Of
City Gas Works.

At the meeting of the City Council,
Tuesday night. the following petition was
presented:
To the City Council:
We, the undersigned, citizens and tax
PAYERS of the City of Stanton. respect
fully request your honorable body to ap-
poirt q committee to inquire into the ex-
pediency Of the city establishing system
of gas works for the purpose of better
lighting cur streets and furnishing the
citizens cheaper gas than that they are
now using. We are advised that gas can
be made by other cities at cost less than
one-half Of what the city of Stanton and
its inhabitants are now paying.
Jeftwich & Stratton Tinsey Morton,
S ID Undertake. VIM Nelson,
Loeb Bros, IlnSley,
A Loeb & Co, JETayIor & Son,
NJ Mcnamara. Chas " eller,
w w Page, Arista Hoge,
Geo Bell, J Yost,
Geo Walker & Co. VIM McChesney,
Berkeley & Walters, Alexander &Co,
Wayt & Bro, G Elick,
B Weinberg, + Reese.
j W Newton, VIM Glenn,
Stack Splitter & Co, James A Tempieton,
Jos L. Barth M Oberdorfer.
The petition was referred to special
committee-Messrs. Tams, Gooch and
Wayt.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-12-05

CHURCH NoTEs.-Rev. A. A. J. Bush
ong will administer the sacrament of the
inst. Services on Saturday and Sunday,
at II O'Clock.
By special request, the pastor OF the
Baptist church will repeat his sermon,
(given Thanksgiving morning,) next Sun
day night. Subject: 1.-The true glory of
q nation. and the future of the South"