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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-06-06
FARMERS,
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periority are admitted By all who have
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ingredients from this house, from which
YOU can make your own Fertilizers at
low figure. In these goods can give you
bargain. Respectfully,
w. n. LEMEN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-06-06
why IIc Wasn't Drumming.

Among the stories told at the Twenty
fifth reunion recently was the following
good one: One OF tue drummcrs, while
Tie regiment was on the move, had pen
chant for foraging Oh his own account,
and the chickens had to roOst high TO cs-
cape his far-rcaching hands. Whenever
night overlook them this drummer had
good supper provided for himself. On
one OCCASION he had rakcd la a couple Of
turkeys, and had put them into his drum
FOR convenience in carrying. When tho
regiment was halted for the night, the
Colonel Immediately ordered dress parade,
and the drummcrs were expected to beat
up. The forager made his drumsticks go,
but the quick-cyed ColoEel noticed that
he was not drumming.
"hdjutant," said the Colonel; "tbat
man isn't drumming. Why ain't he drum
ming?"
The Adjutant stepped up to him, say
ing, "Why amt you drumming"
"Bccause," said the quick-wittcd drum
mer 81 have got two turkeysiu my drum,
and one OF 'cin is for the Colonel"
The Adjutant went back, and tic Colo
mel asked, "what Is it:"
"why, lie says lie has got two turkeys
in his drum, and ono Of 'eni is for the
Colonel"
Up to this point the conversation had
been carried OH soto yocc, but when tho
Adjutant reported, the Colonel raised bis
voice 30 that all could hear. "wbat! Sick
is he? Why didn't hc say so before: Send
him TO his tent IT once"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-06-06
Influence Of the Departed.
FoR DECORATION DAY

FOR DECORATION DAY.
There's nothing beautiful and good that dies,
And Is forgotten here;
The spirit dwelleth meath those brighter skies
Still lives in either sphere.
The infant, dying in Its cradle-bed,
VIII surely live again.
In better thoughts Of those that mourn him
dead;
He has not died in vain.
All the white angels that. at Gods behest,
In Heavens courts appear,
Still on the earth perform their mission biest
In those that loved them there.
Dead: Oh. II all the good and noble deeds
OF mankind We could trace
Back to their source, how beautiful must heeds
Seem even Deaths cold face!
How much of mercy, charity and love.
And purity that saves,
And all that lifts mankind itself above.
Has had It's growth In graves!
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

Henry Watterson, of the Louisville
Courer-Journal, backed by representa-
tives of other leading metropolitan jour
mails, is trying To lobby through congress
n bill 10 copyright all news matter for
twepty-four hours after it is published
The object of the bill is to prevent pa
pers that do not receive the associated
press dispatches from using them until
they have been published twenty-four
hours. 1t is not likely the bill will ever
pass, for while such an amendment to
the copyright law would be of some adj
vantage to the large daily papers of the
country, it would be disadvantage Ia
the rural roosters" that frequently use
the dispatches as soon as they are pub
lished, and it is not likely congress will
do anything that would raise a general
howl from the country press. Too many
congressman are made and unmade by
the rural press.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

This Is the way Wendell Philips put
it: II remember that the republican
party, in its hot youth-when it had a
conscience-did much toward freeing
the cOloTed man. But / see that now,
the willing tool ofcapital and the banks,
and with the thimble-rig system of ma
tional bonds, il is doing far more to I'M
dermine our institutions and enslave
the white man. Enthusiastic young
men may be hoodwinked and work in
harness, blind TO what they are really
doing, and ignorant who moves them,
like pawns on the chess-board. But, in
fact, the battle to-day is between man
and money, and the real unseen leaders
Of the republican party are Shylocks.
Privileged and Incorporated wealth is
one of the two great dangers that here
threaten populations, and the republi-
can party is the servant and organ. Ev-
cry lover of liberty should toll and pray
for its destruction"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22


Atchison Globe There will be a
clash between John j. Ingalls, and John
A. Martin. Mr.. Ingalls, is naturally
anxious TO succeed himself in the L. 5.
senate, and Mr.. Martin believes that
the time has arrived when he can be
nominated and elected governor. Both
being AtchisOn men, the success of one
will greatly interfere with the prospects
Of the other. and there is some reason
to believe that the quarrel will become
open and bitter. Mr.. Martins time of
trial will come first, and it is certain
that the friends of Ingalls, will do ali in
their power to defeat him, as they are
accused of doing when he was a candi-
date before. s. o. Thacher is Martins
principal opponent, and he openly an
nOunces that he is receiving the hearty
support of the Ingalls, men.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

We suppose there is no doubt about
Hon. Roswell T.. Flower, of New York,
beng a candidate for the democratic
presidential nomination. We infer this
from the fact that he, or his friends,
have had printed in elegant style all his
speeches in the forty-seventh congress,
and these pamphlets are being scatter
eel over the country. He is understood
to he acceptable to New York politi-
clans generally, and there does not ap-
pear TO be any doubt that he will carry
that state. He is wealthy, and would
contribute az literally as any other can
didate to campaign expenses and no
doubt he is shrewd enough to go in the
convention with a splendid backing
from his own state.
Even at this early day the indications
are that the democratic nominee will be
one of four men, their chances being i'm
the order named Roswell L. Flower,
of New York Henry b. Payne, of Ohio;
Joseph Mcdonald, of Indiana, or VIM.
X. Morrison of Illinois.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

There appears to be no doubt now
that this year there will be a determip-
ed effort to ship dressed beef from the
western ranges direct to the eastern
markets instead of shipping the animals
on foot. At Fort Worth a large slauUh-
terlng establishment has been built
and at various points north and west
preparations are being made for this
work. Refrigerator cars are being built
Oy the thousands, and once this enter
prise is declared a success, there will he
comparatively few live animals from
the plains cross the Missouri river.
Inere viii be saving in many ways.
First, only the net weight need be shin
ped, then there will be no shrinkape ON
the cars, which now forms such a large
item Then the cost of caring for. wat
ering and feeding at the stock wards
VIII be another expense saved. The
loss OF animals on the trains from heat
IN summer and cold in winter. from
over-crowding and from railroad ac..i-
dents these are considerable items
Inc commissions paid when the an.-
mails are sold will be reduced. and ex-
Penses cut down in various WAYS.
We don't know that any cattle will be
slaughtered and shipped from this seq
ton ct the grazing country for several
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

1t is currently reported that the spe-
cial agent appointed to look into alleged
land frauds In the Wichita district.
which includes part of this county.
has been called in from further labor
for the present. In the mean time it
appears more than probable that con-
gress will enact legislation to protect
parties who have heretofore made proof.
Strong petitions have been forwarded
to Washington asking for legislation on
this subject, and the indications are
that something will be done soon.
There can be no doubt that something
should be done by congress in this mat
ter for just now many persons in this
section who have in good faith proved
up on their claims in accordance with
the law as they understood it, are prac-
tically at the mercy of few unprinci-
pied, meddlesome informers-men who
are after blackmail. When it comes to
the pass when informers make that
their business, and rely solely upon
bleeding the timid citizen for their liy-
ing, it is time the departments were
made acquainted with the facts.
No great injustice or wrong can exist
in community long before the voice of
the people rise up against it. Nothing
of the kind is occurring now. Only a
small fraction of the population of this
county are Directing to the way lands
| have bppn entered and nrovad M ON
The populace has desired that nothing
be done to agitate Quarrels and dissen-
siOns.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

The Santa Fe railroad has at last con-
cluded TO test the validity of the law
enacted by the last legislature for the
regulation of railroad freights and fares
and creating the board of railroad COM
missioners. For several months the
commissioners have been in n war with
the Santa Fe, aud have materially de-
creased the rates that road has been
collecting. When the first decision was
made against the road a rehearing was
had, and again the commissioners de-
cided that the Santa Fe was charging
too much. Then Manager Touzalin
wrote the board a cutting letter which
was generally published the commits
sioners replied, and Touzalin then wrote
still more severe epistle. This was
doing no good, the parties found, and
so the railroad company, through a
stakeholder, concluded To test the val
idity of the decision of the commissions
ers, and to that end has filed petition
for an injunction restraining the board
from adopting all or any part of the
schedule of rates made by the board
and that the board be enjoined from, in
any manner, directing that prosecutions
be brought against the company for moi
complying with the rates established by
the board.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

A bill is now before congress author
izing the managers of the home for dis
abled volunteer soldiers to locate a
branch of the home at some suitable
point in either the states of Arkansas.
Colorado, Kansas, Iowa, Minnesota
Missouri or Nebraska, and requiring
that the land for the home shall not be
less in extent than $40 acres. The sum
OF $4,000 will be appropriated for pur-
chasing the grounds and erecting the
building. 1t appears more than likely
now that the home will be located in
Kansas, probably near TT. Riley, though
several other points in the state will ash,
for it. All houorably discharged sol
diers and sailors who served in the war
OF the rebellion, who are disabled by
age, disease OF otherwise, and by reason
OF such disability are incapable of earn.
ing living, shall be admitted into the
home for disabled volunteer soldiers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

The idiot Herman, who now publishes
paper in DeavenwOrth, in his first is
sue denOunces Abraham Lincoln as "a
sanguinary culprit from the swamps of
SangamOn, who went down to death
Kissed and hated Speaks of General
Grant as CORY listed bride taker. who
came ont of the White House loaded
down with priceless plumber" Refers
TO General Fremont as a ''swindlPr''
and calls ex-President IIayes 1.-THE Ere
mont fOot-pad." There ought to be
enough decent men in Leavenworth to
let this idiOtic blatherskite starve to
death in about month.
The above from the Atchison Cham
pion, republican paper, meets with
our endorsement to letter. No good
democrat should bestow one dollar of
patronage on the publisher of the new
paper in Leavenworth. Herman, the
editor, pretends TO be democrat, but
he has been the worst enemy the party
ever had. AS the editor of the Okolona.
Miss States, he was guilty of publish
ing crazy sheet, full of billingsgate,
vulgarity, and trash. He is not rec
ognized by democrats rs one of their
party, and no utterance of his is the
voice of any portion of the democratic
party. We want to be put on the record
early as being opposed 10 Kernan's pa
per, the Free Lance, and hope it
Will not be living when grass grows.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

a Las Vegas dispatch dated the 18th
inst, says The Legislature opened at
Santa Fe to-day with the democrats
greatly in the minority, but by ingeni-
Gus scheming and shrewd work they Sc
cured the cooperation Of few republi-
cans and organized both houses before
the republicans were aware of it. leav-
ing Tom Catron, McComas, MOntoya
and Miller out in the cold. Secretary
Richie refused to administer the oath
Of Office, whereupon Anthony Joseph of
Taos administered the oath. There is
great excitement and a very serious row
on foot, and it is impossible to say how
IL will terminate.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

a prominent republican of this coun-
ty asked us this week if the democrats
would nominate Governor Click as their
candidate this year, and remarked that
he would undoubtedly receive as good a
support from the opposition as lie did in
1882. He further remarked that it is
evident even now that the republican
convention will be captured by the pro-
hibition element, and said that if such
thing does occur, and an attempt is
made to cram another dose of prohibi-
ton down the Threats of republicans,
that there will be even a stronger kick
made than last year.
We are not prepared to say this early
what will be done by the democrats ;
but we are inclined to the opinion that
Governor Click will again be a candi-
date, and that he will be elected. How
ever, it may be concluded that the Gov
ernOr can be elected to congress from
the first district, and that he could do
more good in that position.
One thing is certain he is now on top,
and he has enough friends and admirers
to keep him there.
John Martin had the opportunity of
occupying the position Governor Click
now has, but he preferred to sull1, and
act childish, and the consequence is
that he has been laid away and Twill
never again be asked to lead in this
state. He made the mistake of his life
in declining the nomination at the En-
poria convention, and Governor Click
did the smartest thing of his life in &C
cepting 1t.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

The Manhattan Nationalist tells how
an enterprising farmer up there pro-
vides his cattle during the cold, freezing
weather with warm water. Itsays that
he uses a steam jet. This is a small
cylinder about four inches in diameter
and height, which sets on the top of the
pipe from the well or other source of
supply. Inside this cylinder is shall
low cone, open at the small end towards
the discharge pipe. The pipe from the
boiler discharges out of this cone
through the small end. When steam is
turned on it first fills the cylinder, then
condenses, forming vacuum which
sucks the water up, till it reaches the
nozzle of the cone, when the steam
catches it and forces it out through the
discharge pipe. Mr.. b. says it heats the
water to temperature of ninety de-
grees, and, IN this cold weather. the cat
tie, seeing the steaming water. 90 and
drink their fill without being chilled.
Any one who has ever seen the differ
ence in the way cattle thrive on ice wa
ter and spring water, can realize the adj
vantage of this method.
So there appears to be no end to the
improvements. How long will it be I'M
til our dumb brutes are provided with
steam heated apartments, with carpeted
and curtained rooms, with cocktails
before matutinal meals, night caps be-
fore retiring, and the day interspersed
with various decoctiOns.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22


In a few weeks after the announce
ment is made that the saloons are Ali
closed, and now prohibition is a success,
sure, items begin to appear in newspa-
pers Of which the following are sam
pies
That whiskey is being sold at about
three places In this city, there can be
little doubt. Is II worth while To name
themr Don everybody know Couldn't
every man in town put his finger on the
places Usage Free Press.
"A physician attachment is the latest
necessity for a Cowley county drug
store. ADMINISTRATION Of records would
disclose wonderful amount of sick
ness for which ''bitters'' Is a popular
remedy.-Winfield Courier.
There are no open saloons in Topeka
but forty rod whiskey is sold on the sly
at Infamous prices. Four arrests were
made Saturday.
Wyandotte item in the Kansas CITY
Journal Three saloon keepers paid
their monthly fines yesterday. This in
creases the number Of paid ups" tn
twenty-six"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

Our local ranchmeR will have most
excellent opportunities within the next
few weeks TO supply themselves with
valuable breeding animals without GO
ing far from home. At Peabody, ON the
18th and 18th the great sale of the
Lackey cattle will occur. At Wichita,
March 18th, Garth n Co. will sell one
hundred thoroughbred Short horns and
Herefords. At EmpOria, on the 10th of
March the Leonards, Of Saline county.
Missouri, will sell q lot of thoroughbred
Galloway and POlled-Angus cattle. Out
Of these three lots 1t would seem that
most any fancy could be tickled.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

There are ut least two more presi.
dents In the bloody shirt, - said the edi-
tor Of the st. Louis Globe Democrat
when asked if that garment would be
made an issue in the coming presiden-
tial campaign. Coming from such a
source, the declaration is an indication
OF what may be expected. Fold away
the bloody shirt and the republican par
ty would be without an issue. II is all
they have left to harp on now, and the
garment is getting worn and gauzy
from its continued tapping. There is
not even one more president in the
bloody shirt.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

Kansas Cowboy: When the memoir
ial to congress of the Western Central
Kansas Stock Association, asking for
the division of the lands in the grazing
area of the country into two thousand
acre tracts, etc, was prepared, it was
not expected that the prayer of the petit
TONERS would be readily granted. The
principal object of the memorial was to
call the attention of congress and the
people of the country to the fact that
there was gross injustice in the present
land laws in making no distinction in
quality and value between the agricul-
tural and grazing lands. Under the pre-
vailing policy they are all rated the
same. That object of the memorialists
has been accomplished. Their petition
has been presented to the senate and its
full text has been published in hundreds
of newspapers with favorable comments
by many familiar with the situation.
The proposition of the memorialists is
unquestionably a radical innovation on
the present system of disposing of the
public lands, and is one that requires
explanation and calculation to win for
it favorable consideration on the part of
congress and the general public. 1t took
years of agitation to get the people and
congress educated to the point of favor
ing homestead law. 1t may take years
to convince congress that there is any
difference in value between agricultural
and grazing lands. If the parties inter-
ested in showing that there is differ
ence will unite and demand an official
recognition of the distinction and an
equalization in values, they can eventu-
ally get an equivalent for the deficiency
in the value per acre of the grazing
lands, in comparison with the value of
the agricultural, in the shape of more
acres to the grazing homestead.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

The advices from the ranges continue
favorable. The Caldwell Journal says /:
THE loss of stock on the ranges so
far this winter has been nothing. SO far
as we have. been able to learn and if
we do not have more than fifteen days
Of extreme bad, stormy weather before
spring, the loss will not exceed per ct.
in numbers, and half of per cent in
value Of the stock of all kinds on the
ranges IF the entire strip. Evidence of
a mammonth calf crop for the coming
season is showing up now, and dry cows
will be held in few weeks at about the
regular price Of cows and calves, as the
ranchmen think they can safely count
on ninety to ninety-fye per cent. Of
calves this season.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

The Anthony Republican has been
pouring hot shot into the clain-jump-
ers OF Harper county, and has succeeded
In stirring up the ire Of that detestable
class. But the Republican sticks TO its
light, and says:
1t has come to our ears that one OF
tW0 individuals are mad at us because,
AS they allege, the Republican has been
going Tor the claim-jumpers. Editorial
~ We nave never used the words 'sclaim
jumper" but we may as well remark.
IN THIS connection, that those who SETTLE
upon claims In this county. alresdv
proved up. will waste their time, money
ana improvements. There is plenty OF
VaoAn. land IN this country to settle up
on without interfering with the rights
or Others. We have NO harsh words for
any one, but can not see the riRllta III
old citlzens interfered with without M
least Offering protest. But for them
Harper county would nOt Be the grand
gsrden spot II Is to-day.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

The management of the new opera
house In Kansas City, the ellis, an
nounces several improvements that the
puOlle viii appreciate. A cloak room
VIII be lifted up near the entrance, ice
water will be handed around 20 the la
dies between acts, tank OF the luxury
Will be provided for the gentlemen in
side the building the ladies will have
large reception room adjoining the
auditorium, and several other improve
ments looking TO the accommodation of
The public, are 10 be made.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

Hon. Jim. Legate. Of Leavenworth,
Is the last one TO appear in print with a
tribute TO the memory OF John Brown.
II Is the popular caper now, when pol
itician desires TO become solid with the
admirers of John Browns acts, To rush
into print with long defense ofthe old
man. That article Of DIR. Utter. pub
lished In this issue Of the INDEX, stir
red mp the question, and IL will take
barrels Of ink and tons ofpaper to coun-
teract the impression il has made on all
nnpreludiced readers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

The Ohio river has receded from its
terrible Use, m d the vast damage done
can now be seen. The last was one of
the most destructive floods i'm the his
tory Of that river, and especially to
towns along its banks. Congress appro-
priated 100000 TO the sufferers by the
food, and private subscriptions poured
In from every part of the country. The
people Of this country are certainly lib
eral and charitable.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

years but the time must come when
beeves will not be shipped alive any
great distance.
In every industry labor saving machi-
merry and improvements are being intro
dueed, and the handling of cattle for
market will be no exception. Large ice
houses will be erected, slaughte ring es-
Establishments will go up, refrigerators
will be built, and instead of shipping
beeves on to tickle market, they will
be slaughtered and held until the prices
suit, and then placed in on contract.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

Jas. Il. Curle, prominent stockman
residing ut CofTeyville, Kansas, and
having large interests in the Territory
south Of there, accidentally discharged
revolver last Saturday, the ball taking
effect in his abdomen aud producing in
slant death.