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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-05

Reviewing the cattle maTketior August,
the Kansas City Times says:
Receipts of cattle during the past month
under review have been 5l.s22 and ship
ments 1894 head. Packers and local
butchers took 3,9ls. The largest offerings
OF cattle were on the llth, when 4 $50 were
received. mainly consisting Of rln2e cattle.
On the 18th S6.45 was paid. fora bunch of
seventeen choice exports, averaging AL
pounds This is the highest price Of the
month for any one bunch. On the 9TH
ult., go head were offered at the yards, the
smallest receipts during one day for many
a month. The month of August was not
very satisfactory TO dealers in cattle. At
the opening it was thought that prices
were far too low, but a decline, more par
ticularly OF range cattle has been the rule
For the poor grades offered In Texas at the
opening, $3.50 to S3.65 was paid, and al
though the quality has constantly improv-
cd since, prices at the end of the month
were to 20 cents lower than at the OPEN
Ing, and this taken with the improved con
dillon Of Offering. would indicate a decline
of 10 TO 30 ccnts. Good shipping cattle
have held their. own much better and pri-
ces were only 10 to Is cents lower at the
close than nj the beginning. This has
proved 80 far most disastrous year for
range cattle, the market being In very
unsatisfactory condition, and range men
are complaining bitterly of large losses
where fair profits were expected. Those
who have been contented to take the pri-
ccs offered here, have, in the main, been
more fortunate than those who shipped to
eastern markets, prices as a rule being
/ higher at this point than elsewhere, freight
and loss Of weight in transportation being
taken into consideration. In a single in
stance loss Of $1,000 was reported, by n
dealer who shipped TO Chicago, MT being
satisfied With prices at this point, when if
the lot had been disposed of here, Inc would
have come out little better than even.
| There has been a fair market for stockers
and feeders throughout the mouth, and
prices have in the main been we'll main.
talned. when the decline of other grades
has been taken into consideration. The
supply las mainly been equal to the de-
mand and offerings have been well cleaned
out each day. The outlook for range cat
tie is no better; for good shippers it is good
while for stockcrs il is satisfactory.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-05

Junction City Union: The proposition
to hold a constitutional convention in an
evasion Of the real Issue before the people
Of Kansas, and that Is settlement of the
prohibitory question. A constitutional
convention, with the prohibition fight at
tached, will be a waste, a botch aud bun
Gle. Forty reasons exist i'm the minds of
some why We should have n new constitu-
ton, and forty theories exist as to what
sort Of an instrument il should be. The
proposition Of re submission is direct and
will clear the field of all rubbish, so that r
new constitution may be properly and jul
diciously considered Ia all its details
Heaven save us from the consideration OF
such au lnslrIiment amid the weeping and
wailing and tin pan racket of those whom
A republican leader Of to-day calls the sea-
pOns and epiccnes" of society. When we
discuss n new constitution we will want
our minds clear, we must be thoughtful
and dspasslonate, and the gimlet-eyed with
patent reforms must be In the rear.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-05

Evansville, Indiana, was the victim of 4
destructive cyclone this week. The dam
age is estimated at half a million dollars
in the city and vicinity. Houses were
blown down, roofs clrried away, and three
or four steamboats, badly injured. Thous-
ands OF shade trees were torn up by the
roots and other injury done. The heav-
lest loser Is Jno. a. Roetker, whose new
foundry was almost wholly demolished.
The steamers Josh v. 'Throop and Silver
Thorn were badly damaged. The loss of
the transfer steamer and the drowning of
fifteen persons has been confirmed. The
names Of those killed are: Captain John
Smith, f. C. Roach & Son. of Evansville,
Miss Laura Lyons and sister, Miss Sallie
Bryant and mother, Mrs. Woodtree, of
Henderson; and lady and babe with a
satchcl with a card in il marked Miss Hat.
tic Murray, Brookiield, Ala. The bodies
Of the three latter were found. The boats
total loss is $4,000.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-05

There is considerable difficulty exper-
ience'i 10y those having the matter in
hand, to raise the requisite amount to
pay Mr.. Barkey for his services in rid
ing the line and turning back through
herds. Kiowa has already subscribed
over fifty dollars and with the small
amount ISL received from Medicine
Lodge the requisite amount has notyet
been made up. II is shame that the
cattlemen throughout the county can
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-05

not raise 500 wherewith to pay this
man. HazletOn, as yet has not contrib
uted cent and il would appear as
though Sun City and Lake Cities were
not at all interested. Kiowa has taken
the matter in hand and benefited the
whole county and every town in it
should bear its proportion of the tax.
tits to be hoped that Hazleton, Lake
and Sun Cities will bear this matter
in mind otherwise Kiowa may, in sea-
sons to come, regard any matters
which they may see fit to notice with
utter lukewarmness and disinterested-
ness.-Kiowa Herald.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-05
c. @. rALIAFERRo. II. STRONG
TaIIiaferTo & Strong,
Real Estate and LiUe STOCK
COMMISSION BROKERS.
T. @. TALIAFERRO.
WE have now for sale a large stock of unin-
proved and improved farms, cattle ranches and
city property.
Partial List Of Property:
1000 head of cows and calves, per head $35
900 - 3 year old steers Al
$50 - &c

=
100 acres of decided land, Is miles from city of
good houses, range for 800 head-$l,100.
$40 acres of decided land, good house, all Of
land under fnce; 100 head of cattle; Is miles
from Medicine Lodge-$6,000.
$50 acres of decided land; 800 acres fenced.
barb wire; 9 miles running water; 40 acres
oak and walnut timber; 10 miles from Med
icine Lodge-$2.5O0.
100 acres of decided land, all fenced, !. mile OF
river through ii: 20aeres of timber; 25head
of stock cattle; 10 miles from Lodges, 30
l6O acres of farm land; so acres in cultivation
all fenced and croSs-fenced; 81 miles from
Medicine Lodge-$l 800.
160 acres of land; 81 acres under cultivation
good frame house; plenty of water; miles
from Medicine Lodge-$l, 600.
500 acres of decided land; good frame house
70 acres under cultivation; 100 acres under
fence; good water and outbuildiugs; crops
10 go N; miles from Medicine LodgeSs50a
160 acres of decided land; so acres under cult
vation; 10 acres of ash and walnut timber
Z miles from Medicine Lodge-$i 200.
go acres of decided land; 4 mile from Medi
cine Lodge-$4,0 900.
40 acres of decided land adjoining city of Medi
cine Lodge; good house and Outhouees anC
well watered-$l, GOO.
SIP acres of decided land; good house: l0Oacre
In cultivation; all fenced; s miles from
Medicine Lodge-S60O0
$50 lots in city of Medicine Lodge. Larp
number of houses and lots; choice bargain
Also large pool interests, rights and cattle Il
Comanche county Kansas, and in the In
dian Territory.
We have also large number of other valus
bic bargains.
~ Give us a call. Correspondence soliciie,
TALIAFERRO & STRONG.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-05

IIutehlson Democrat A rcp.,blican
came oui on MAIN street this week. and In
a Dragging way offered to bet $50 that
Cleveland would not carry New York. a
rather earnest looking democrat reached
for hl, wallet. The republican wanted a
minute TO get the money, saying he could
get $1,000 he returned with about SIS
The d'mocat was not willing to bet a.
small amount The republican asked an
other minnie In which to aisc $50, aud the
minutes arr stlll flying aud The rrpubli-
can has not yet got back with tl,~ $50.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-05

Virginia. Look the ground over carefully.
and see II lac cOgld not GIT along with
5000. lie went and thoroughly invrsti-
gated the political outlook for SECOND
time and writes that he must have $4,000
or lose the state. lie siys the democrats
are giving money freely. and says that I'M
less the national committee will help him
with at least $4,000 the state is lost to
Blaine. The letter will be considered by
the campaign and advisory committees.
But il may as well be said right here that
they have not $4,000 to spare for any one
state.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-05

A new invention. which will carry d.
lTghtto tho harts OF leaf people and sound
~ their ears. = a contrlvancc to hear
through a cane, or umbrella, or ION. or
Any sRch article OF conveniancc. In the
t9bs % tive canc Il an electric coil oom-
mnnic'tlng with small battery at the
lower end. The sound. multiplied by the
n ttrry, Is carried through the coil to the
sar. The inventor claims that a man can
tot he ~ draf but that ne can be made to
h"ar with this, aud that In many cases IL
will also cure dolfncsa.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-05

IN four years tie railroad directors OF
ilio country are believed to have pumped
500, 900 OF water into their stock.
although the rial cost OF hullllng railways
has continued to diminish. the price TO In
,rsr,rs has Increased Slii6 per mile Of
r,ssi This increase was IN addition TO an
already enormously Inflated capital.
Whereas the building Of roa,ls conhl not
have cost over sS0,OOo. the shareholders
Jsi'i. or W.T. supposed to pay, $4,000 pr
niiI-. Isisii;ilc woirlcr that the bubble
N,ut 10 piece.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-05

The latest novelty In the show business
Is an exhibition Of noses, which has re-
Gently been held In Austria. Eighty per-
sons competed for the prize offered for
the most extraordinary nasal prombcr-
nncc Ia form, size aud color. It was
awarded toa competitor from Nicuna, who
Ia the possessor Of what Is said to be 81.
gantic nose or deep violet blue.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-05

All possible efforts are being used Ia
tramp out the pleuro-pneumonia, which
has broken out among somo Of the fine
herds OF Illinois aud other eastern states.
Diseased cattle are being killed as fast rs
Uncovered, and infected herds isolated.
The disease at present Is not spreading any
and 10 Is hoped soon to have It entirely OBJ
liberated.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-05

BE 1t ordained by the Mayor and Councilmen
of the city of Medicine Lodge, Kansas.
SEC. l. That for the purpose of raising n
revenue to defray the current expenses of the
city of Medicine Lodge for the fiscal year, end
ing June Both 1855, there il hereby levied and
the county treasurer shall collect upon all real,
mixed and personal property within the corpo-
rate limits of said city subject TO taxation as
returned on the assessment rolls of the county
of Barber for 1884 a tax as follows: For gem
eral revenue five % mills.
SEC. 2. This ordinance shall be in force from
and after its publication in the Barber County
Index. Approved August l9, 1884.
ID. VANSLYKE, Mayor.
4ttest, j. W. UPPE2NANs City Clerk.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-05

or tho prince OF Wales three daughters
the Princess Victoria seems to possess the
greatest sense Of authority. She Is taller
than her elder sister, Of more decisive
countenancc, and brighter eyes. She ia
said to resemble the queen more than the
other children, and to be moro like her
grandmother In character as we'll.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-05

The Topeka Commonwealth does not
believe that Col. Holiday will accept the
nomination for lieutenant governor rs ten
dered by the democratic convention, bit
would accept nomination coming direct
ly from the icsubmisslonists.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-05
Ordinance No. 50.
BE il ordained by the Mayorand Councilman
the city of Medicine Lodge:

DS " int OF
the city of Medicine Lodge:
SEC l. That no building shall be construct
cd except of brick, stone, or other incombusti-
bic material within the following described
limits, viz; On all main street lots between
First avenue and Washington avenue.
SEC. 2. That no wooden building or build
ings for additions or other purposes, shall be
erected or moved within the limits prescribed
10y section one Cd of this ordinance.
SEC. 3. That any and all persons found VIC
lating any of the provisions of this ordinance
shall, upon conviction, be fined in any sum
not exceeding one hundred dollars Q00).
SEC. 4. That the mayor by and with the aid
of the city marshal and the police force of the
city. shall remove any ana all such buildings
or parts of buildings erected or moved within
the fire limits. as prescribed by section one ri
of this ordinance, and the cost of such removal
shall be recovered by civil suit in the name OF
the city against the party offending, IL the
same be not paid on demand.
SEC. 5. This ordinance shall be in force
from and after its publication in the Barber
County Index
Adopted by sections and as a whole.
Approved Aug. 10, 1884.
ID. VANSLYKE, Mayor.
Attest, J. w. UPPERMAN CITY Clerk.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-05

The Chinese are rapidly learning Erro-
pean ways. When an accident lately be-
tcll the machinery Of one Of their largest
lronclads, the engine WIS taken apart anil
put together solely by native engineers and
workmen.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-05
Administrator,a Notice.

Notice is hereby given that win appear at
the Office of the Probate Judge in the city of
VI edicine Lodge, in the county OF Barber in the
state of Kansas, on the 18th day of October,
1884, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, for the purpose of
making final settlement of the estate of W. w.
Woods, deceased: and any person having bus
mess with said estate is requested to appear
and present their claim for settlement
JULIA W. WOODS, Executor
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-05

The Indications are that there will be a
large crowd OF people at Topeka during
the state i,dr. The fare OF one cent per
mile gives everybody n chance to come,
and they all want 10 come and will como.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-05

A new geological curiosity In Baltimore
h IN Australian fish called the goby. II
Is Siid to climb or jump ont Of Us aquarium
and to crawl with great ease for several
hours upOn terra frma.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-05

STRATED-one dun, blaze-faced, three year
old mare, white feet and dragging rese. Also
one dun mare branded P L o ard KID. A small
piece OF rope around tho neck. A liberal re-
ward for information leading to their recovery.
14-3t IA D.vrs
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-05

Portions Of New Mexico have nj last
bccn blessed with heavy rains Very heavy
showers In Doua Ana and Grant countirs
and will prove the salvation Of southern
stockmen.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-05

Srnator Malone this week demanded
$4,000 from the national republican COM
mlttcc far Virginia. Mr.. Elkins, who has
the campaign fund. refused to let Malone
lave the n,onry, and told bin TO return to
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-05

Mrs. Helen L. starrrtt has been APP
pointed principal Of Highland Hall, the
ladies' seminary Of Highland Park, III.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-05
For y. Sale.

a. J. Hargis, near Lake City has for sale 20
head Of High-grade Hereford and Galloways-
from months TO one year old. He will sell
for either this fan or next spring delivery. Ii
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-05
Administrator Sale.

], James Hamlin, administrator of the estate
of David Wilson, deceased, will sell on Sept. 10
at public sale, the following described proper.
ty. Terms cash:
25 cows and calves; two years-old steers;
one year-old steers; IA dry COWS; 10 one
year-old heifers; 2 bulls; work mares; / sad
die mare; saddle horse; unbroken horses;
! wagon; j harrow; pillow; ! set harness;
household goods; saddle; 10 hogs.
Sale to occur at my ranch n the Medicine
river, south of Medicine Lodge.
JAMES HAMIIN Administrator
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-05

Gen. Butler has started oft on n speech
making tour. lie Is billed for Topeka on
the 10th inst.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-05
rREsipENriAL ELECTORS

nIs stated that 1000, 900 are needed
for preparing the streets Of Philadelphia.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-05
FRIDAY. SEP. 3. 1881.
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

TOR PRTsfDENT,
GROVER CLEVELAND. OF Now York.
ron VICE FHEubENT,
THOe. A. HENDRICKS, OF Indiana.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-05
Gov. Click
viii be present il possible, and il he
is a great treat may be expected.
w. G. Perry,

Chairman of the State Central Com
mittee.
HON. THOMAS FENLON.
HON. THOMAS MOONLIGHT.
JUDGE AMOS HARRIS.
CAPT. j. B. FUGATE.
JAMES T. wHITELAw, candidate
for State Senator, and other prominent
democrats are expected.
An the candidates for county Off
ces will be present.
Remember the placs-Lake's grove
adjoining town.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-05
RALLY /!
Gathering Of
DeTnoCratiCClanS
Medicine Lodge, KS,
Saturday, Sept,
Goth 1884.

At Lakes grove in Medicine Lodge,
Kansas, September Goth, there will be
a grand Democratic rally. Public
speakers will be present, and the issues
of the day discussed in a most salts
factory manner.
a grand dinner will be spread, and
the delicacies and suLstantials Of the
season viii be dished out.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-05

YoR GOVERNOR,
O.. W CLICK.
ron LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
c. X. HOLIDAY.
ron SECRETARY or STATE,
EUGENE HAGAN.
ron AUDITOR,
HUGH v. 0AvtGAN.
ron TREAsUREA
W. Y. HUFFMAN.
ron ATTORNEY 0ESERAL,
GEORGE I. SMITH.
ron guI-r. PuntIc INSTRUCTIONS.
NJ. j. KBYEs.
ron CHIEF JUSTICE,
W. r. CAMPBELL.
ron ASSOCIATE JUSTICE.
r. A. HURD.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-09-05
Ordinances No. 60.
Be II ordained by the Mayor and Councilme,
of the city of Medicine Lodge. kansns

Attest, ]. w. UPPERMAN, City Clerk.
Huntsville gazette., 1884-11-22
HER BEST HOURS.

swhat is the best in human lifeY' you ques-
toned yesterday.
Thinking of all the garnered years, tried to
Z justly weigh A
The hours OF my experience and now plainly
Which OF them all, without alloy, have held
the best for me.
ImussS e;aty!R upon the moments spent in gay 50
When with an idle mind and heart in youthful
fancy free
] sang and danced and dreamed, and lived for
pleasure day and night A
Those transitory hours as nothing seemed
their weight SO light
I thought Of all the hours spent in steady,
2 ~ earnest toll;
OF the quiet hours in study passed away from
worldly moil;
They had brought me gold and knowledge;
) They were full of satisfaction, but found in
them no rest.
At last pondered on the hours spent at home
When, 5eeking toenhance your joys and help
- your dreams come true,
quite forgot the outer world of fashion,
fame and gain;
Forgot myself, my intellect, in trying toattain
oweet sest foryou. a lowiy aim! Ah' proudly
That all my joy balance by your life's de-
served success.
Ambition has not feathers weight when once
That hef highest Heaven is hearth and home
her highest wish to please
But one; and he of noble aim, most worthy
OF ali! m1Rl5ssf Ran him. i, him. she finds hours hap
Ella A. Giles
Huntsville gazette., 1884-11-22
Another Material for Paper.

For several months past a machine
has been under construction at Glen 'sr
Falls, N. Y, for the manufacture of
paper from sawdust and other refuse
from sawmills. An experimental ma
chine was completed some time ago
which converted driftwood, sawdust,
bits of lath, shavings, etc., into pulp in
very short time, the product being
equal to any pulp manufactured The
working of the experimental machine
was so satisfactory that the inventor
found no difficulty in interesting others
in the invention. The machine com
pleted is cylindrical in shape and stands
onrone end. 1T is fourteen feet and two
inches in diameter in the clear The
gearing is on the top of the cylinder
The sawdust is placed inside the cylin-
der-1,600 pounds being the charge
and it is reduced to pulp by rollers tray
cling around the inner surface of the
cylinder, the principle being the same
as wagon rolling over plank road or
the chewing of bit of wood. These
rollers are 200 in number, and. attached
to the shaft, hung on to what is known
as a step at the top of the machine, the
rollers, shafts, etc, making total of
lO,6OO pounds hanging from this step.
The entire machine weighs 6S, 200
pounds, fifteen-horse power will operate
the mill. and the steam pressure re-
guiresli is from sixty to eighty pounds.
about three hours time will convert a
'ehHge of ], 600 pounds of sawdust into
pulp. the product being 1900 pounds.
The pulp has a fine long fiber. The
patentee has an apparatus for bleaching
the pulp. The product is cleansed au-
tomatically as it leaves the machine.
and is carried to the bleacher, where it
1t is rendered as white as snow at an ex-
pense not exceeding fifty cents tom
San Francisco Chronicle.
Huntsville gazette., 1884-11-22
CHEAP FOOD.
How It May BE Made Palatable, Whole
some and Nutritive.

How It May BE Made Palatable, Whole
some and Nutritive.
In the formula for Rumford's soup
given in my last, it is stated that the
cread should not be cooked, but added
just before serving the soup. Like
everything else in his practical pro-
grammes, this was prescribed with a
philosophical reason. His reasoning
may have been fanciful at times, but he
never acted stupidity, as the vulgar ma
iority of mankind usually do when
they blindly follow an established Gus
tom without knowing any reason for SC
doing, or even attempting to discover
reason.
In his essay on 'The Pleasure OF
Eating, and of the Means That May Be
Employed for Increasing 1t" he says
'sThe pleasure enjoyed in eating de-
'pends first, on the agreeableness OF
the taste of the food; and, secondly,
upon its power to affect the palate,
Now, there are many substances eX-
tremely cheap, by which very agreeable
tastes may be given to food, particu-
larly when the basis or nutritive sub
stance of the food is tasteless; and the
effect of any kind of palatable solid
food (of meat, for instance), upon the
organs of taste, may be increased al
most indefinitely, by reducing the size
of the particles of such food, and caus-
ing it to act upon the palate by larger
surface. And if means be ustd to pre-
vent its being swallowed too soon,
which may be easily done by mixing
it with some hard and tasteless sub
stance, such as crumbs of bread, rem
dered hard by toasting, or anything
of that kind, by which a long mastica-
ton is rendered necessary, the enjoy
ment of eating may be greatly in
creased and prolonged. He adds that
"the idea of occupying person great
while, and affording him much pleas
ure at the same time, in eating a small
quantity of food, may perhaps appear
ridiculous to some; but those who con-
slider the matter attentively will per-
ceive that it is very important. 1t is,
perhaps, as much so as anything that
can employ the attention of the philoso-
pher. W. Mattieu Williams, IN Popular
Science Monthly.