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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

There is no denying the fact, that so
far as the grazing interests of Kansas
are concerned, the business has been
reyolutiOnized i'm the past two years.
Our readers in Barber county can read
ily see what We mean. Where, in 1882,
herds roamed at will over prairies broad,
the ranges have been curtailed and
fenced. and to-day the only hope for our
ranchman is to own or lease the land he
would Craze. lie must satisfy himself
with fewer cattle, and at the same time
have better ones; he must look to quail
ity rather than quantity, and in doing
this he viii undoubtedly profit in the
end.
We believe that the day is coming
when all OF the land i'm Barber county
not Ut for agricuiture,-and there are
thousands OF acres of twill be sold or
leased 10y the government to cattlemen
Tor grazing purposes. Men who now
have claims of 100 acres can then add 10
them.enough land, by lease OF purchase,
TO handle considerable sized lunches of
cattle; and if they are allowed this
privilege, they will certainly prosper
better than if they attempted to get a
living exclusively by agriculture.
We believe that the attention Of con-
gress will be directed to this matter.
and that some action may be looked for
within year.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

There Is no longer gmy claim made by
republicans that they carried New York
state In the presidential election. Even
Mr.. Blaine admits that he was defeated
aud be subm t'el as gracefully as could
be asked. All of the republican news
papers, the associated press, and in fact
everybody admits that Cleveland and
Hendricks will receive 2lg II the 900
electoral iyoies, aud that they viii be-
inaugurated.
There are dozens Of theories as 20 how
New York wa carried by the democrats.
Mr.. Blaine says IL was because the
Catholics were turned against him by
Dr. Burchard charging the democratic
party with being the party OF Rum.
Romanism, aul Rebellion" Others
claim that Cleveland made n trade with
John Kelly aud Tamminy that did the
work. Others say that partakingof that
millionaire dimerat DtlmlnicO'sa few
days before election. did 10. Aud still
Others, aud the more sensible class come
near the real reason when they say that
50. john carried away from the repub-
cans enough votes In New York state
O. loose 10 To Blaine. That was the real
cause and so the democrats feel under
renewed obligations to st. John.
Here in Kansas, especially do we feel
like doing something magnanimous for
the moustacbed ex-governor. lie was
the means Of giving us n democratic
governor, and now he has done better
and given us u democratic president.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

Last winter congress passed acts Civ
ing the Southern Kansas railroad
,owned by the Santa Fe) the right 10
c0nstructa line through the Indian Ter
ritOry, north and south. The proposed
extension, it WAS understood, was to in
tersect the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe.
an important road running north and
south in Texas to the Indian Territory
line, and give il valuable northern and
eastern connections. Just now il ap-
pears that two important obstacles
stand in the way of the extension OF the
Santa Fe, and these may be the cause
Of the Southern Kansas making its ter
minus in Barber county for some time
yet. II is known that this road has a
survey made 10 the state line at Kiowa,
south Of here twenty miles, and that
Medicine Lodge is also proposed ter
minus. So it is more than likely that
both Kiowa and Medicine Lodge will
not only have, but will keep, railroad
some time TO come yet.
But returning to the obstacles men,
toned, the Commissioner Of Indian af-
fairs says:
THE action Of congress in regard to
these railroads practically oyerturns the
theory Of construction placed by this
department in 1870 upon the intent and
meaning Of the several acts of congress
and treaties of 1866, viz, that there
should be but one east and west and but
one north and south road through the
Indian territory, and that any addition
al roads without the consent of the
Indians would be a violation of treaty
provisions with the Indians, which has
ever since governed this Office i'm its ac-
ton upon the general subject. On July
10 last, the Cherokee delegates filed in
the department written communica-
ton, on behalf of the Cherokee nation,
protesting, for reasons therein assigned,
against any action by the department
looking TO the acceptance of any claim
by the railway companies under these
acts, for any portion or the right of way
thereby granted, or any other right I'M
der said acts to any portion of the Cher
okee domain or country, until action
can be had by the Cherokee national
council at its approaching session in
November next. The Cherokee nation
insists that its property can not be ia
ken and given 10 a private corporation
of any state by congress, and that the
counts of the country will not sustain
such .eizure or violation of the con-
tract made by the United States in its
treaties with the Cherokee nation.'
1t is probable that the consent of the
Indians might be obtained for a fir
consideration, but they are likely to re-
sist the attempt of congress to assert the
right CT eminent domain in their terri
tory, and should the supreme court
sustain them, as seems probable in view
of recent decisions treating the tribes
as independent nations, it may be sew
eral years before this important and
delirable connection can be arranged
for by treaty.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

The convention of slockinen at Chi
cage Last week had q successful meeting
and did considerable work. Among
other things il considered the matter of
freight rates charged for transporting
dressed bcof, and decided that the rate
for hauling dressed beef should be the
same per pound as for hauling live cat
tie. and contended that the health of the
beef eaters depended in n measure upon
having the cattle slaughtered as near
tie faitening point rs possible. to avoid
the unsanitary conditions produced by
transportation on LOof.
The committee on resolutions presen-
ted an extended report OH the question
Of fencing ranges on government lands.
1t set forth that obtaining a permanent
tenure Of these in some legal form is Of
the greatest importance 20 the future Of
stock raising; that these lands are
largely untitled for agriculture, and not
ciaimable 10y irrigation on account of
their broken surface, and il took run
ming streams, and that Colorado and
Wyoming stockmen have 5000. OOO. 600
invested in tie business, adding to the
taxable wealth Of the country and low
ering the price Of beef; that they would
welcome the opportunity TO buy or rent
these lands for term of years; that the
committee to go TO Washington to sug-
gest stock legislation, be instructed to
endeavor to secure the passage Of law
permitting the rental to stock owners
who are actual occupants of grazing
lands between tho Missouri river and
the Pacific coast, for the longest period
possible ut the lowest obtainable rate.
such rental not to interrupt or suspend
the operation Of existing laws for the
presumption or homestead, rentals being
subject TO such entries.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

The national convention of cattlenen
IS IN session at st. Louis this week.
This Is the convention called last Janu-
airy by number Of cattlemen who have
interests ON the plains, and who recog-
nized that concert Of action should be
had by the cattle-owners of the east.
west, north and south. There are vari-
Gus subjects that should properly come
before the convention, and If a spirit of
sectional seltishneSs does not take pos
session of the several delegations, we
may hope TO hear of good being accom-.
plished.
Should that part of the public domain
unfit for agriculture be sold or leased
for grazing purposes in large bodies?
Should there be an open cattle trail
from Texas through to the British pos
sessions on the north, that danger from
splenic fever may be avoided?
Should beeves be slaughtered near the
grazing grounds and the carcasse:
shipped to market in refrigerator cars
in preference to the present system q
shipping tho live cattle?
How far should the national govern
ment interfere i'm the so-called inter
state commerce in preventing the driv
ing or shipping Of disease-bearinG
cattle?
And coming further into the details
these hundreds Of cattlemen could give
their experience as to the best breed.
the practicability Of feeding range cat.
tie; the best methods Of handling
etc, etc.
We say these questions would properly
come before the St. Louis convention:
but II Is doubtful il they do.
The eastern theorist will insist on
backing his doctrines against the prac-
teal western ranchmen, and here will
be a clash The Texans win declare
that no long-horned animal from their
state can possibly contalninate the fine
blooded Short-horns or the graded do
mestics, no matter in what latitude on
longitude the two may be thrown to-
..I.|I.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21
LINED VIII GOLD.
Valuable Sparrow Nest-One OF the Ro.
names OF n Philadelphia Newspaper.


names OF n Philadelphia Newspaper.
philadelphia Tmesl
Close to the United States mint, on the
roof OF place of business across the
street, there is a small bird-bcx. which
was formerly occupied about this tins Of
year / y pair of robins, but a'eiy occu-
pied solely and entirely by pugnacious
and tricky Eng ish sparrow. This m:serIy
fellow-and the sparrows are oil nm av-
aricious se:-after driving the robins out
has occupied the box for two seasons wi b.
out even so much as a mae. As might be
suppo sed, one who is able to do that is
foremost in look ny OUT for himself in 9th
or ways. Among the girls. and even
among the mon in the mint, nearly ali OF
whom bring their dinners with them, this
particular sparrow has long bean a fnvorite
because of his boldness, an 30 freely does
he fly in the windows aud fiiE in the back
door OF the smelting-room to pick up
crumbs that they j,cularly say he Is the
one who has the ''fres run OF the mint"
short time ago a boy in the build
ing went where Mr.. Sparrow had made
his nest, and peekinZ into the box to see
IL there were any OF the youn- folk, at
home, as The boys lore to d., he was sur.
prised upon drawing out his fingers 10
sec them sparkling in the bright sunshine.
No miner wio strikes al uuexnecsel vain
was more excited than that boy "a be
s. lied the box and carried the whole thinz
down S airs, where il was found that tie
inside was not only 1scked with gold dus',
but that the sccumu.a ions o. the precious
metal bad formed a sort OF a en-, net OF
sparkling slft, yellow gold. tie whole
proving ve=itable bonanza" The spar
row had regularly been carrying off guam.
titles o. gold dust in its feathers, which IL
shook cut when It made its toile: in The
mo-nin-.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21
O. O. rAIIArzRRo. n. STRONG.
TaIIiaferro & Strong,
Real Estate and LiUe Stock
COMMISSION BROKERS'.
@. @. rALIAFERRo
We have now for sale a large stock of uniu,-
proved and improved farms, cattle ranches and
city property
Partial List Of Property:
1000 head OF cows and calves. per head $35
800 :. 3 year old steers 40
go 81

160 acres OF decided land, 15 miles from city of
Medicine Lodge, all under cultivation. two
good houses, range for 300 head-tl.To0.
40 acres of decided land, good house. all OF
land under fence. 100 head OF cattle; Is miles
from Medicine Lodge-$5.O00.
500 acres Of decided land: 800 acres fenced,
barb wire: miles running water; 40 acres
oak and walnut timber; Is miles from Med
icine Lodge-$25o0.
100 acres of decided land, all fenced, x mile of
river through 10. 20acree Of timber: - head
Of stock cattle: 10 miles from Lodge-Se,s00
I60 acres of farm land; 80 acres I'm cultivation,
all fenced and cross-fenced. 81 mikes from
Medicine Lodge-s1, 800
160 acres of land: Is acres under cultivation;
good frame house. plenty Of water: 5 miles
from Medicine Lodge-$1 900.
500 acres Of decided land; good frame house.
Is acres under cultivation; 100 acres under
fence; good water and oufbuildings: crops
20 &c IN; ! miles from Medicine Lodge f25o0
l60 acres OF decided land: 50 acres under cult
walton; Is acres Of al and walnut timber:
Tmiles from Medicine Lodge-<i-2o0.
GO acres OF decided land; 4 mile from Medi
cine Lodge-S4,00o.
40 acres OF decided land ajoining city Of Nedi-
cine Lodge. good house and ouihouses and
well Watercd-Sl.6o
572 acres OF decided land; good house; 10oacres
- culfivnfion. all fenced. 8 miles from
Aedlciuo Lodge-$6,000
$50 lots IN city OF Medicine Lodge Large
nulnour OF houses and LOTS choice bargains
Also large pool interests. rights and cattle in
Conaaehe eouafy Kansas. and IN the In
dian Territory.
We have aIrn = large number Of other vaina-
rIo parxnius-
- Give rs call Correspondents solicited
IALIAfERR0 . STRONG.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21


The new maps OF the southern Kan
Sas railroad just issued, show that com
pany's road running to Medicine Lodge
then mp the Medicine river TO Sun City,
from there southwest TO Coldwater. and
from Coldwater due west, striking the
north line Of Ashland. The old reliable
santa Fs road have also marked out n
line from Kingman TO Pratt Centre,
thence to COldwater and Ashland and on
vest, stopping ut Touzalin, about forty
uiles southwest Of this place. Touza-
I'm Ia named after the vice-president of
Tie Santa Fe road, and rs the men at
the head OF Il are mostly from that COM
pany, they evidently mean business and
II will not be- long until we have n rail-
road here.-Clark County Clipper.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

Droy'rs News: Large shipments OF
range bCtves fr m the far west are com
ing much later than usual this season.
Shipments are liable at any time to he
cot OF 10y storms. and cattlcmcn usual
y anticipate them by having their ship
ments all In before there is much fear
Of being caught, but this year there will
bc good many cattle brought In rs
late as possible, as grass is good AMI
prices are naturally expected to advance
toward The close Of the season.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

IL IL now generally believed that
President Cleveland will not enter into
any wholesale removal Of officers except
Tor good cause, he having long since
indicated his faith in the efficacy Of civil
service reform. OF course his cabinet
and the heads Of all departments win be
selected from tie democratic ranks; but
subordinalcs, known to be competent
and honest. will not be promiscuously
removed without good cause. Itisvery
likely that there win not be many re.
movols Of postmaSters for some months
after the new administration is inaug-
urated.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

vo - cast-anJ if no candidate has a
majority then the legislature is to CT o sc
the governor. Gov. Waller had n plu-
rality of l.2j3--a larger plurality than
Cleveland received; but while Cleveland
will receive the electoral votes Of the
state, Waller will not lie governor. And
this Is rot the worst Of It; the republic
an legislature will choose his republican
opponent. Such 4 result aS this may
accord with New England notions of
popular rights. but IL looks excessively
awkward 10 western eyes.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

In the eNhubera1ce Of their good feel
ings. the New York democrats propose
uniting with the dissatisfied republicans
IN thelegislature and elect Roscoe Conk-
l'hg to the United states senate 10
succeed I.apham, the figure head. The
democrats are in the minority in the
legislature and could not elect one OF
.hslr own number anyway, and they
look upon Conkling rs aman who would
nc very useful in aiding Cleveland in
inauguratiug reform. Right here we
want to say that Mr. CoRkling won't be
good mab for The place. lie was al
ways known As the man who, next to
Blaine. could say meaner things against
Tue democrats than any man in congress
ana IT'S not likely he has reformed dur
ing ms four years Of retirement.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

Indications of these bitches are al
ready evident from reading the proceed
ings Of the first two days of the conven-
ton. A clash has already commenced
and we think it very doubtful if any
real good occurs other than memorable
ing congress on the most ordinary and
commonplace subjects.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

IL is reported from Olathe, his home,
that st. John is afraid to go on the street
and mix into the crowds. lie is to-day
the worst hated man in Kansas, and all
because nc dared make the race for the
presidency, n privilege any American
citizen has a right to enjoy.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

The western range cattlemen are fast
waking mp To- the immense Importance
Of hcrding their bulls, so as to have
calves dropped only IN the spring time,
when the largest per cent Of them can
lie raised anil made strong before they
have to meet the rigors of the first
winter. There is nothing about range
management which offers a larger profit
than that OF regulating the dropping Of
calves.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

A sensible eastern paper suggests
that though Cleveland is elected, il will
not be the signal for old worn out poll
ticians and hangors-on to step into the
best offices in tho country. Time will
prove that merit will have much 10 do
viii the qualifications of oflce-holders
under the Cleveland administration.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

\ certain amount Of Topping is now
In order and may reasonably bcexpect-
ell; but the iudicious and experienced
Topper will tarry q few anxious days
before hc proceeds ~ get his work in.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

Blaine, the historian, will rent house
I'm Washington and proceed TO finish his
work on Twenty Years in Congress"
IL Is suggested, too, that already he is
making arrangements 10 capture tho re-
publican nomination i'm ts}9.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

Inc Connecticut election has had a
curious result. The democrats carried
the state and their popular candidate
TOT governor, Waller, received a plural
ny Of votes; still be was not elected
and VIII not be. The constitrt,cr OF
mat state contains an absurd provision
requiring the successful candidate for
governor 70 have a majority Of an the
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21
Administrators Eot;e.

Notice lie hereby given that on the 10th day OF
November, A. D., 1884, the undersigned WAS hy
the probate court of Barber county appointed
Administrative of the estate Of b. r. Bernard
deceased. late OF Barber county, Kansas. All
persons having claims against said estate art
requested to present them TO me for allowance
within one year from the date of these letters:
and II such claims be not presented within two
years they will be forever debarrcd
Is n. L. BERNARD. Administrntrix.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

The Coldwater, Comanche county,
Star, started as an independent paper;
and only week before the election IL
Hoped from of the fence into the TO
publican fold. Too bad.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-11-21

cold since Lincoln's election claim that
civil service reform means these fellows
shall be reformed out of Office, so that
their fellows shall get a chance to salts
fy their hunger.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-24
An Excited Crowd Waiting for Care
less Engineer 40 Lynch Him.

A Huntington (pa.) special, dated Tues
day. says: As the express train on the
Huntington and Broad Top railroad which
left this city at S:35 this morning was cross
ing the bridge over the Juniata river at
Saxton, twenty-five miles south, il struck a
girl named Lottie Boyce. aged fourteen
years, cutting off both her arms, one at the
shoulder and the other at the elbow,
and inflicting other injuries, which
are regarded as fatal. The engine
was in charge Of William Graw, OF
this city, who has been running on the
road as an engineer for sixteen years, The
point at which the girl was struck could
be seen from the engine for distance Of
500 yards. Intense excitement was ere.
ated in Saxton where the girl lived, when
the news spread among the people, and
the affair was attributed entirely to Graw's
negligence. A crowd gathered about the
station. Threats were made that the en-
gineer would be lynched on his return
with his train in the afternoon, and prepare
tions were made for carrying the threat
into execution. The number OF people
in waiting increased during the day, and
at 4:4S, the hour for Graw's arrival on his
return-trip, the mob spirit prevailed.
Graw had, however, been warned OF his
danger and stopped off at Riddlesburg be-
fore reaching Saxton. On the arrival OF
his train q rush was made for the engine,
but the crowd, greatly to their disappoint-
meHt, found another engineer in charge.
They then went through the train, search
ing every car and threatening vengeance.
There is no doubt but that Graw would
hare been violently dealt with had he been
found. II is believed that it will be unsafe
for him to run on the road again.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-24
Fatalities and Damage ny Storm,

10y telegraph 10 the DlsIdtch.l
SIOUX FALLS. ID. r., July 23.-Seven IA
taities have been reported in this county
caused by the storm OF Monday. Mrs. Axel
scott, Of Lyons township, was struck by
lightning while seeking refuge with her
family i'm the cellar OF their house. Mrs.
John Hall, Of Highland township, was
struck by flying pieces Of house which
had been blown down. a child Of Peter
Degrea. Of the same township; two chill
dron near Dell Rapids; daughter OF
Samuel Huckings, residing west OF Dell
Rapids. and Lassac Lessen. OF the Nor
wegian church southeast OF Valley Springs,
were also killed. II il impossible rs yet
20 make any estimate OF the total loss caused
by the storm. Reports from Dell Rapids
place the damage in that village and sur
rounding section at 100000, and at VAL
ley Springs at $4,000. The loss In the
immediate vicinity Of Sioux Falls will not
amount 10 more than $4,000. The damage
TO crops here is not nesr 50 bad as 10 was
feared ii would be.