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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-03-14

The Northwestern Stock Journal has
the following concerning the best way
to get southern cattle to the north:
heretofore there has been no discus
sion over the manner of bringing cattle
from the breeding fields of Texas to the
fattening plains of the northwest. The
trail was open, and, though the drive
was long, the boys were accustomed to
1t In the days when there was no rail-
roads, and hence naturally continued in
the old way. But change has come
about. The trail is no longer open.
Difficulties present themselves at every
point on the long route from the gulf to
Ogallala. Grass and water are scarce.
and the way is guarded by shot guns in
many places. Settlers on the trail are
IN some instances afraid of the Texas
fever, and in others have settled on the
small streams and water holes for the
purpose of levying black mail upon the
drovers. All this adds trouble, losses.
and expense to the business, and causes
the old timers on the trail to feel like
quitting the business. The young cat
tie must come up from the south, all
the same. The question to be solved is:
How shall they come ?'' We believe
1t is cheaper in the long run, to ship
cattle from San Antonio, Texas, by rail
than to drive them on the trail. To
show upon what we base our opinion.
let us make some figures 1t is given
out in all the Texas papers that the rate
per car on trains of cattle from San An
tonic to Ogallala for the coming ship
ping season is to be Sli0. They com
plain that this is an advance on last
years rates. AT the moment we are
without official data, but assume that
SllO is the established rate. Each car
VIII hold thirty-fve yearlings. This is
equal to about S3.14 per head. The feel
ing on the line will swell this to. say.
S3.75 per head. The cost by the trail is
about $l.25 per head, or $3.50 less than
by rail. The losses on the trail will
more than balance those by rail. Just
what proportion of this extra cost
should be cut off for the greater loss by
trail is difficult to arrive at, so we leave
it unaccredited. Now, what is there in
the way of compensation for this 50. so
extra on each animal? Herds started
from the gulf as soon as they are able to
travel on the grass, reach here late in
the season, if good luck is in store for
them on the way. If little bad luck is
met with they get here in September.
or perhaps even later. They arrive thin
in flesh, footsore, and unacclimated.
They have lost the entire summers
growth, and require favorable condi-
tons of range and weather. The grass
is cured and hard, and has a tendency
to bind rather than loosen the bowels.
On the other hand the cattle are poor
and feverish, and need fresh, green
grass to physic and put them in a condi-
tion to take on fat. The result is that
few of them get fat before winter sets
In. If the season is open and pleasant.
comparatively few die, but if the winter
proves cold and stormy many of them
turn their toes up before spring opens.
AS rule the per cent. of loss would
more than make up the $3.50 per head
of extra cash on the railroad shipment.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-03-14
Pooling Range Cattle.
PUEBLO. Colo. Feb. q. 1ss

PUEBLO, COLO, Feb. u. 1884,
To THE LIVE Stock INDICATOR
Would you be so kind as to inform a
somewhat verdant reader how the So
called Pools in the cattle business are
run how they are got up how expenses
are met and profits or losses divided.
and how Kicking" can be provided
against 2''
CONSTANT READER.
The Live Stock Indicator will cheer
fully answer the queries of its Colorado
reader, who is herewith informed that
the facts given were obtained from those
who have had practical experience in
the matter of pooling cattle on the
range. The following is the ordinary
method pursued:
Any number of persons holding cattle
in proximity to one another. can form
what is called Pool, each one putting
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-03-14
MEDICINE LODGE. BARBER CO. KANSAS. MARCH IL, 1884.
Susan B. Anthony has been in Wash.

Susan B. Anthony has been in Wash
ington for some time canvassing among
congressman in behalf of female suff-
rage. One day last week she encoun-
tered new member from the far west,
who, being introduced to her, broke out
in the following fashion
"Glad to make your acquaintance,
Mrs. Anthony. Saw your son in the
senate the other day. Looks a little
broken down. Never mind that. Ought
to feel proud of him. Sturdy old boy.
Lots of life in him yet. Guess he'll last
as long as Rhode Island. Good day."
And without giving the venerable vir-
gin time to recover from her astonish-
ment the bumptious representative of
the sage grass region disappeared in the
crowd.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-03-14

A dispatch from Harper dated the 9TH
says: About one O'Clock this morning
fire was discovered in the Arcade mills
of this city, which resulted in their to-
tai destruction. Hundreds were on the
ground before the flames had made any
considerable progress, but as there is no
manner or contrivance in Harper save
common water pals with which to fight
the fire, all efforts proved futile. The
estimated loss is $4,000, and covered by
$1,000 insurance. This leaves Harper
without Touring mill, and no immedi-
ate prospect of the Arcade company re-
building. TO a man with capital to in
vest no better opening can be found
anywhere
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-03-14
A Little Cattle storv

In 1870 Jim Jones, the present popu-
lar banker of West Las Animas and
once stock grower of Southern Colora-
do, left his native heath in Texas to
seek new home in the northwest. At
this time, among other members of his
FAMILY, was young son not in his
teens. What worldly wealth Jones the
elder was possessed of was in cattle.
Twas small, tits true, but nevertheless
1t was his all. Before leaving the old
homestead his aged mother presented
her grandson, the young Jones. with a
fine cow with a hefer calf by her side,
admonishing her son jim to take care
OF the bovine and it would yet make the
kid wealthy man."
Arriving in Colorado Jones settled on
the Arkansas river, in Bent county. at
West Las Animas. 1t was very para
disc for cattle in those days, and they
waxed fat and grew sleek and replen-
ished the land. The elder Jones procur-
ed brand for the younger Jones and
placed its imprint upon the old and
young COW, and opened an account for
the youngster as he would if the herd
had numbered thousands. The follow
ing spring the old cow added one more
heifer to the herd, this in time received
the brand, and the old COW was credited
one on the books. The second spring
there were two credits to be made. The
calf that had left Texas had now be-
come a mother, and she was credited
with one also. At each branding sea-
son Jones put the brand upon the prop
er number of new calves, and always
seeing that they were heifers. If any
that were dropped were males, then he
exchanged with his son and took the
males himself, and kept the number
good for his son with females.
so for eleven years the business went
on. The winters came, the summers
went, and the herds of the Jones' null
tiplied and replenIshed upon the thou.
sand hills of Las Animas until the
father and the son became rich in the
land.
In the eleventh year along came the
Frairle Cattle Company, and for S25 per
head, cash in hand, bought the combin-
ed herds of father and son, and they
stepped down and out. This closed the
books, and on settlement the elder
Jones found that the younger Jones
was entitled to 500 head of cattle, and
therefore must receive $4,000 of the
money.-Live Stock Record.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-03-14

The person who figures i'm Minneso-
ia bigamy case as having two contem-
poraneous partners, was not the man,
but the woman. 1t happened that her
time was divided between two counties
distant from each other, and that in
each she had suitor whom she loved.
Therefore, when they almost simultan-
eously popped the question, she said
yes in both instances. The weddings
were only two months apart. But her
double wedding was soon discovered,
and she is TO be prosecuted.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-03-14

1t is said that during the critical days
prior to the decision of the electoral
commission, some republican leaders
proposed to fill the basement ofthe cap
itol with soldiers to Intimidate and ar
rest the filibuslerlng democrats. Gar
field denounced it in the secret council,
and when the leaders refused to listen
to him he threatened to denounce the
scheme by means of the telegraph to
the whole country.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-03-14
A Modern Jumbo.

A company has been formed in New
York City with capital of $3.50, 900 for
the purpose of building on Coney island
a monster wooden elephant, the largest
constructed. The elephant will be l5e
feet in length, l22 in height and 16O feet
IN circumference, and will stand on a
platform built on piling. The following
figures will give some idea of the size of
the modern quadruped: The neck will
be 10 feet long, with a circumference of
lOs feet; the legs 40 in length with a
circumference of 60 feet; the ears "a
feet long and 20 feet wide, will weigh
1000 pounds; the trunk 50 feet long and
tapering from diameter of IA feet to
3 feet 4 inches, and its tusks 81 feet 6
inches. The eyes of the monster will
be feet i'll diameter. A telescope will
be placed in the center of the eve.
through which the harbor and the dis
tant headlaHds can be seen. The how
dan on the back of the elephant will be
81 feet square and 36 feet in height. The
interior Of the beast will be divided in
to rooms of various sizes. The main
hall will have length of 80 feet and a
width of 80 feet, On the second floor
there will be gallery 25O feet in length
upon which will open thirteen rooms.
1t is intended to use this floor as ba-
Ear of all nations. The. rooms on the
floor below below will be occupied by a
caterer. Staircases will be built in the
rear legs.
The structure will be of wood. iron
and tin, and will be ready for public in
spection on June 18th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-03-14
Call for Round-Un.

All stockmen with cattle upon the
Cheyenne and Alapahoe reservation are
requested to meet at T. Connell's store,
at Darlington, L. T., on Thursday,
March Goth 1884, for the purpose of set
ting time for a general roundup, and
agreeing upon plan of action. All
men holding on the leased lands and
those whose cattle have drifted into the
Oklahoma country, are especially urged
to be present and unite with local stock
men. -Fr~
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-03-14

Sheep in this region have yielded
their pelts to the dealers by the whole
sale. The loss in two or three cases
which have brought to our notice, is al
most entire, in one flock being already
400 out of AIS head, and in another
about 800 out of 400. The first lot men
toned is said TO have cost 81 per head.
-Vinita, lind. Territory Journal.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-03-14

The treasury department in view of
the reported prevalence of foot and
mouth disease in Great Britain is con-
sidering the propriety of prohibiting the
importation of neat cattle from that
country.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-03-14
THE BARBER COUNTY INDEX.
:. W. PAYNE, PROPRIETOR
MEDICINE LODGE, KANSAS.

The senate committee on territories
have agreed to give the name Lincoln
to new territory which it is proposed
to make out of the northern portion of
Dakota
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-03-14
BARBER COUNTY INDEX

The INDEX In progressive newspaper, pub
lished at the county seat, and is the oficial pa.
per OF the county. II the especial advocate Of
the Live Stock industry in the Southwest, and
numbers among its patrons every ranchman
OF importance In this section OF the grazing
district. 1t reaches nearly every cow-oamp In
this section of the state and the Indian Terri
tory south of here, and has q splendid circulas
ton among the stJckmen of the Eastern states.
As an advertising medium IL has no superiors
and few equals among Western periodicals.
Politically, the INDEX Is Democratic, and will
ever be found advocating the principles laid
down by Jefferson.
Its columns will at all times Contain choice
and select FIRMLY reading matter, and nothing
to offend the most fastidious.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-03-14
SOCIETIES

A. v. A A. NJ, Delta iodre No. II
"a Regular communications, first and
~ third saturday evenings In each
4" month. :. J. SHzFLER, W. N.
q. n. KEsstKu, aocrtAry.
- 100. ", Pioneer Lodge
- ! q. :.
No t5g Regular meetings.
A0 R-N 49, every Tuesday evening. v -
/V iting brethren iu good stand
ing cordially invited.
An. ALLEHN. q.
W. n. VANSLNEE Secretary.
n IT WI Fidelity Lodge No. So
n, ", u, w D, Meets every Thursday
L W. hooRu, Recorder.
n y ELDRED POST. No. lTt. meets
VI ~ NJ tho lnst saturday IN each month
= ne court house w Medicine Lodge, Ht Z y. n.
An comrades cordially invited.
ELf SMITH. Post Commander.
~ =. GusuRr, Adjutant.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-26
finaatid
NEW YoaK, Jan. 25.

NEW YORK. Jan. 25. The stock market to-day was irregular and prices nuctuated freq quentIy, still the dealings were comparatively small scale and the changes were mainly attributable to manipulation and contests be- tween opposing factions eaEly dealings thsrs was some active covering advices from Chicago thst the Pacific roads have arrived at agreement on Utah business and that indications pointed to an early restoration of rates. The announcenent that the conference at Chicago between the Buiing ton and Quincy and allied roads very hasmoni- ous and committee had been appointed to consider the question of rates from Omaha to Nebraska points, which to report this afternoon also as- sisted materially in strengthening the tone of spec ulation, and in the first twenty minutes prices showed an advance of < to K per cent. But before the first call the bears suddenly began an attack the ex-Villards and by . vigorous hamm eriDg and the circulation of reports of intended adverse leg ision by the present Congress aa regards the land grants of the roads, coupled with the selling of some long stock these shares gave way freely and caused the rest of the list to decline in sympathy. The low est point was reached shortly before neon, when fig ures showed drop of < to Az per cent, led by Ore | gon Navigation Northern Pacific preferred was down 51 and Oregon Transcontinental 11. At this point the bull operators cut loose from the exVil and oentered theireors sustaining the general list, the decline in which recovered under their purchases. During the afternoon deal ings the bears again succeeded in breaking the entire market and this decline had enly been psry rscov- cred at the close of buainess. The break in the afternoon dealings favorable reports from | the West regarding the pool difficulties. It waa runnorsd from Chicago that Messrs. Potter of the Burlington and Quincy, Kimban of the Union Pacific and Cable of Rock Island had not been able to reach satisfactory understanding.
 Money continues at per cent.
 Exchange closed strong and higher. Postet rates were advanced to 4S6a4ssk actual rates k 4s4xs4s6 for sixty days and 4s71a4s71S for demand
 Government bonds were steady
 [Olosing prices reported she private wires o BuNNELL SCRANTON Bankers and Brokeral
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-26
Funeral of Samuel Clark.

The funeral of Mir. Samuel Clark, of Wheeler's Farms, Milford, took place yester- day afternoon from his late residence, Rev. s. M. Keeler officiating. There was a large attendance of townspeople and number from this city attended. The quartette con sisting of Mir and Mrs. w. W. Blackmar' Miss Ella Hine, Mir. William Clark, sang My faith looks up to Thes' and 'Nearer my God to Thee" Mir. Keeler in his remarks stated that the deceased was born and always lived in the same house and was looked to by all his neighbors as 8 wise counsellor and valua- ble friend, man Of even temperament and good judgment. He had a long life and beautiful close. On the casket were sheaf of wheat and floral tributes. The bearers were Richard E.. Smith, Dennis Smith, Wm B. Smith, and Wm. Benjamin. The interment was in Milford cemeterY.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-26
Awest Haven Case.

John Lyman Charged With NOn-suP-
 u0rt of Ills Wife.
 Last summer John Lyman came to West Haven from New Jersey and was given em- ployment by Marshall Bassett, farmer. Soon after young Irish woman appeared on the scene, claiming to be the wife of Lyman Lyman was arrested for non-support during the summer in West Haven, when he was ordered to furnish a bend guaranteeing to support her for the following six months. He did so, and now that the time has ex. pired the woman's friends have come forward and placed the case in the hands of 0. K. Bnsh. representinQ the State, demanding the further support of his wife. E. F. Arvine defends Lyman. The case will be tried be fore Justice Booth one week from to-day.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-26
Lodge and Society.

Knights of Pythias-DeRree Camp, I. U.
 0. F-A Voice From Richmond.
 The Grand lodge, Knights of Pythias, of the State will meet in the Castle hall of Ezel lodge, 400 State street, this city, on Tuesday, February 19, ct 10 a. m. The supreme chancellor of the world, John P. Linton, of Johnstown, Pa, will be present.
 In Thomaston lodge, Knights of Pythias, Gasceon lodge, was re-organizsd with mem bership of twenty-seven. Many visiting brethren from other places were present. A fine collation. was served after the lodge sx- ercises
 A new organization of Odd Fellows en- titled Uniform degree. No. 10, I. O. O. F., was established in Stamford in the assembly room of the fraternity Wednesday evening. There were present several of the grand off cers of the order from New Haven and about twenty members of the Uniform degree lodge of Bridgeport.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-26
the West.

Rev. Frsnk H. Taylor, formerly pastor of the First Congregational church of Guilford, and graduate of Yale Theological seminary, resigned his place last fall, in response to an urgent invitation to take charge of promis- ing new enterprise in Minneapolis. But on his way thither he was called by telegram to the pastorate of one still further west and still more promising, at Willamette, Oregon, which he accepted and is now at work there very successfully. Mir. Taylor has many friends and well wishers in this city and GuiIford.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-26
MRROn1C,

The board of directors of the Masonic Protective society meet on next Monday evening, January 2sth for the purpose of re- ceiving applications for membership. sev- eral have already sent in their applications for this meeting The office of Secretary W. A. Beers is at PAP Chapel street.
 A meeting of the executive committee ap- pointed by Hiram lodge No. 1 will be held at the office of Secretary W. A. Beers, PAP Chapel street, this (Saturdayl evening at 7:3o o'clock for the purpose of fixing the date for the annual public entertainment to be given by this veteran lodge.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-26
State Correspondence.
Rea-(--A

The Hon. Thomas M. Taylor, of New York, lectured in Gsylord's Opera House on the subjsct ''Cranks," and notwithstanding the storm about forty-five persons were present who seemed to enjoy it very much. This was the third of 8 course given for the bene- fit of the Improvement society and cannot be said to have been success thus far, which does not reflect much credit on the people of Branford. The next and last of the course will be numerous readings by Mrs. Alonzo Foster, and will be given at the Now let the people of Branford turn out in full force and show their appreciation of a good cause, for without their help the course will not be financially success. Reserved seat tickets are for sale at the drug store.
 Jan. 25.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-26
Burglars on state Street.

The store of Coburn & Co.,, 195 and 197 State street, was entered after midnight Thursday by rear window and an effort was made to break open the safe. The burglars were unsuccessful in this. 50 they pillaged the money drawer in one of the desks. Here they secured about twenty-five dollars in change. but considerably left twelve dollars worth of postage stamps.
 About the same time the fagman at the crossing at Water street and Custom House Square noticed that man stood for rather long time in front of the four store of s. D. Miller & Co.,, at 15 Custom House Square. He started to interview the belated stranger. The latter gentleman immediately took to his heels and disappeared in the shades of the Long wharf buildings. Policemen were summoned, but the burglars had fled. An examination of the premises showed that they had entered by the same method and played sad havoc with Mr. MiIler's safe, but fortunately they were unable to break it open They succeeded, however, in smashing the knob of the com bination look, but were probably frightened away before they could do further damage, leaving @ sledge hammer and chisel be- hind them.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-26
Time is Money.

Time and money will be saved by keeping Kidney Wort in the house. It is invaluable remedy f. T all disorders of the Kidney. Liver and Bowels and for all diseases arising from Instructions of these organs It has cured many obstinate after hundreds of dollars had been paid to physicians without obtaining relief. It cures Constipation, Piles, Biiousness and all kindred disorders. Keep it by you,
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-26
KRIR NaWS

This morning at $40 o'clock in 197 old chapel, Prof. TarbelI will begin reading the "Birds' of Aristophanes. At 6:45 p. m. Prof. Seymour will lecture on "The Ameri- can school for classical study at Athens. 3 Both are open to all who desire to attend
 Princeton Is to produce Latin play next term.
 Robinson, the athletic trainer at Princeton, says that the contest for the cup at the next meeting of the Inter Collegiate association will be very close. He thinks that Yale, Princeton and Harvard will be very evenly matched. RHarvard has seventeen men train ing for the games.
 A club of juniors employ Q German to carry on the conversation at their meals in his native language.
 EFF. Abbott,the salutatoriRn of '82 has &C., cepted the position of tutor in Congressman Mitchelrs family, left vacant by the death of Mir. Kellogg.
 The class picture committee have finally succeeded in getting the heliotype class al- bum for $21. 50. Fifty three orders have been already given.
 The Lit squabble has subsided into low growling. MT. BridRman has consented to accept the election and that settles it.
 Several seniors are to take part in an en- tertainment to be given this evening for the benefit of the Young Women's Christian as- sociatiop
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-26
Great Inducements


 To Consumers of Groceries, Meats, SC. GEORGE FLETCHER & co. are selling everything in the grocery line low for cash, may b by visiting stores, 19I and 195 Grand st. also the old 2S5 Congress avenue, Ce- dar. We selling to-day
 12 lbs Granulated Sugar S1, 13 lbs White Extra 0 S1 fl lbs Extra s. Best Java Coffee Japan Tea 60c Fest Black Tea &C., Early Rose Potatoes bushel Valencia Oranges 1bc, splendid Lemons 1sc, Can Corn, best 10c Can Succotash 10c, Can Lima Beans HUG, Can Pesrs 1Oc, Can Tomatos l MEAT5-Rack Steak 12c, Rib Steak 16c Loin Steak 1sc, P. H. Steak 2Cc, Whole Spare Rib 1ic SausagEs nc, Sugar Cured Ham 5c, Shoulder lCc, Pork Pieces and Fresh Pork kept constantly hand.
 George Fletcher 8 Co, 191 1I5 Grand Street, also 25S Congress avenue iA1T Cedar.