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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-17

The commissioners appointed by
the probate judge TO assess the val
re Of all improvements on the Sharon
townsite, or rather that part located on
government land, have been at work
this week. The commissioners are Col.
Brand, Judge G.. w. Stevens and b.
Lacy. There is the usual amount of
kicking by the settlers who built on lots
with the expectation of becoming large
property owners in the town company.
If these fare as lot jumpers usually do,
they will be glad to accept pay for their
improvements and say nothing about
the lots.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-17

4 n II VIZ Fidelity Lodge No. So
p, VI u, VY % Meets every Thursday
L. W. Moour, Recorder.
n X D ELDRED POST. No. ITi, meets
VI H. N, the last saturday IN each month
OF the court house IN Medicine Lodge, at Z y. n.
AL comrades cordially invited.
ELL SMITH, Post Commander.
~. y. Gn.nERr. Adlntnnt.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-17

The railroad is coming, and the boom
will soon be with us. In order to take
advantage Of high rent, now is the time
t6 put up your buildings. having them
ready for the boom. Go down aud sit
in the cool of Irish Il Co.'S office and
they will quote you prices on building
material, willie you rest. Z
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-17
POST NEAR KIoMA


In your county. On the evening of
the 9TH inst, when the alarming re-
ports poured III here concerning the al
legged Indian invasion, 1 telegraphed
General Ausur, urging him to hurry
the troops forward as rapidly as posi-
bic, and at the same time ordered the
shipment of all available arms to the
counties thus menaced. Next day.
General Augur directed the force from
Fort Riley, already ordered to the Dor
der, to proceed to point near Crisis
field, in your county, and directed an
additional force of four companies of
cavalry TO establish a post at point
where the old road from Dodge City
TO Supply crosses the Cimarron. These
troops have, suppose, already reached
their destination, and they are directed
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-17

Will Morris started on the road this
week with n small menagerie, consist
ing of Gags Of coyotes, catamOunts,
badgers, prairie dogs, jack rabbits,
owls, tarantulas, prairie squirls. cOons,
swifts, centlepedes and a variety of
grasses, cactus, loco weed. ETC., COM
plete museum of the curiosities of
Southern Kansas. lie will exhibit i'm
Missouri first, taking in all the princi-
pal towns and county fairs.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-17
Barber County oheors.
Medicine Lodge omee-s.
SOCIETIES

"A p. a A. NJ. Delta Lodge No -
Nv Regular communications. first and
x third Saturday evenings In onch
wv month. ". BLICKu Ann, W. ".
r. N IN0RAHAN, Secretary.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-17

I oRATNE CHAPEL, Order OF Essiern star
hRcgular meetings hrpt and third Monday
evenings la each month
MRs T. l.. o'BEyAN, W. ".
Miss DELLA Moons, sccy.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-17
DISTRIBUTION OF ARMS.

AS early as the 18th of June, last,
called the attention of the Secretary of
War, and the General commanding this
Department, to the exposed and de-
fenseless condition of our Southwestern
border and to the threatening spirit of
the Cheyennes, On the 26th of June.
last, requested the General Command
ing to station an adequate force of cav
airy on the southern border, from Bar
Der to the west line of Meade county,
and on the 9th inst. he gave instructions
for the establishment of a
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-17

The jury in the Watts killing case
did not agree, rs we predicted last
week. they standing o for conviction
and three for acquittal, nearly the re-
verse of the former trial, last Novem-
Der. ltappears that this troublesome
case must then he tried again, and that
the county must pay more costs. Be
fore the cases are ended. they will have
cost the county at least five thousand
dollars
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-17

T.. j.. Meyer. cashier of the First Ma
tional bank Of Hutchinson. WIS here
this week. He had been making n trip
through Klngman, Harper ard Barber
counties, and expressed himself sur
prised nj the improvements of the county
since Inc was last here, several years ago.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-17
III. Indian Scar. Over for tn. Present.

The excitement that existed in south
ern Kansas ten days ago over threat
ened outbreak of the Cheyennes has
been allayed, and it is now known fol
certain that not an Indian has been in
Kansas since the outbreak was threat
ened. But, just the same, the national
and state governments were thoroughly
alarmed and sent out their respective
soldiery. Adjutant General Campbell.
of the state militia, went to Dodge City
with all the available state arms, and
these were sent out through Mead,
Clark and Comanche counties. In the
course of few days, however, he saw
that the scare originated and continued
only among the tenderfeet, and he went
home
The national government became in
terested, in real earnest, and since the
scare started it has been sending troops
to the Territory and along the border,
until now all the available forces are
centered convenient to the Cheyennes.
Four companies passed through this
county on Monday, having landed at
Crisfield, the present terminus of the
Southern Kansas road, 20 miles south.
east of here. These were on their way
west into Mead county, under orders to
stop at the crossing of the Cimarron
river on the Dodge City trail. There
are yet at Crisfield six or eight compa-
MES of soldiers, awaiting orders. These
are intended TO guard the state line. it
Is presumed.
Gen. Sheridan las been ordered by
the president to proceed to Fort Reno
and there personally inquire into the
Indian troubles, and direct proceedings
from that point:
1t is understood that the Cheyennes
will be disarmed, even if 1t requires
force to do so.
We do not believe there is any danger
of Barber, Comanche or Clark counties
being raided: but at the same time it
may be as well to have the military stop
ping along the border as to have it loaf
ing around the cities.
Gov. Martin has been looking after
the interests of his constituents, as will
be seen by the following letter to Hon.
L. \. McNeal, of this city, received
Wednesday,:
Topeka, KAs., July nth, 1885.
My DEAR SIR.-I have just received
your letter of July IL. Every gun in
the armory was forwarded on Tuesday
night and Wednesday, last, to Conan
che, Clark and Meade counties, 1 ship
ped them Immediately upon receipt of
the alarming kilograms that poured in
on Tuesday night, and have no doubt
that they have all been distributed
among the settlers at the~H most exposed
points. The Adjutant General left this
city, by my direction, on Saturday last,
to visit the counties mentioned and to
personally superintend the organization
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-17
Acre Lots

Large. desirable residence lots in the
Stith q Eldred addition may be pur-
chased of I. L. O'Bryan. 8
II you rant the pick of all the lots II, the
Bechtel depot addition, call on Idliaferr0
6 Rouse, at once. s
For harness at lowest prices 60 to
Blickhahn. He has moved into a small
er room and must reduce his stock. 3
MONEY TO LOAN on FARMS. Straight
interest and no commission. For close
rates call on Morris s. Tosh, real estate
and loan brokers. 81
Mowers IL Reapers-we have the latest
and best, Including the Buckeye and Deerfng
self-rakers, twine binders and the plain ma
chimes, always on hand. GepPert s Stone. SO
Fine buggy harness, single or double, with
plain or ornamental finishings, is now a spec
ialty at II. Blickhahn's harness and saddle
shop. ga
Vapor stoves-The best are the cheapest.
An examination of the Jewel or tho .Quick
MeaT' viii convince anyone that they are abso-
lutely the best. Geppert Stone. 25
Bsrbed wire-Before you buy. a pound Of
bsrbed wire go. to Geppert Stone; for they
VIII sell lever than any other firm. e
Inc best inc OF stock saddles at the lowest
living prices, made of choice California leather
and all warranted, at
"A H. Blickhahn's
Lots in the Stith & ,Eldred addition
in the south part OF town, for sale by
L. l.. O'Bryan. 8
| You can get more rods of wire of the
Perfect for your money than any
Other-the main strands being equal.
Why? Because the barb is lighter
Examine before you buy. Am Allen.
4 have aJarge pasture OF 500 acres AZ miles
northwest OF Medicine Lodge. with excellent
grass and good living water on It and win take
stock to pasture alta rcssonab;s price Can on
or address, T. 4. Marquand. IL miles west of
Medicine Lodge. SCI
waeons-It costs no more to Ret the best
Buy the O'Rrien or Caldwell wagons. made for
Kansas, with latest improvements -lizhtesf
draft and strongest. Geppert a Stone. 81
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-07-17

County Treasurer Rogers and tie
county superintendent. Miss Sleen.
were returning from Judge Skcen's last
Sunday evening when they met with a
provoking accident in crossing Elm
creek, near town, the lady being thrown
into the water and the capatin narrow
~ escaping being thrown under the
horses.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-12-10
LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Two weeks from Friday viii be Christmas
Day.
a girl is advertised for to take care of
two children.
i Many of the stores in town present a
holiday appearance.
Fresh mince pies daily from and after
date at Meller & Halbe's confectionery.
Fresh cream cakes and Eclairs daily from
and after date at Meller & Halbe's con-
fectionery.
4 Her Royal Highness Princess LikeIike
will be at home this afternoon, at her Wal
XXI residence, from to ) o'clock.
Mr. L. S. Thompson has been appointed
an agent TO take acknowledgements TO labor
contracts for North Kohala, Hawaii.
The Choral and Quintette Club meets
this evening at 100 O'Clock, at the Gym
nasium, for the usual weekly practice
Captain Davies of the steamer Lehua re-
ports that the volcano is very active, the
reflection being plainly visible from Hilo.
The cesspool underneath the photograph
studio on Fort street has been entirely
closed up, by order of the Board of Health.
Yesterday Police Justice Bickerton COM
mitted Antoine Lipemark to the Insane
Asylum. DR.. Webb stated that the man
was dangerous lunatic and it was not safe
for him to be at large.
The officers and teachers of the Bethel
Union Sunday-schoOl will hold their regular
monthly meeting this evening at 100
O'Clock, at the residence of Mr.. 5. NJ.
Damon, Nuuanu Valley.
Friday, December 18th, Christmas Day,
and Friday. January l, 1886, New Years
Day, will be observed rs national holidays,
and all Government offices throughout the
Kingdom will be closed on those days
a reward of $500 will be paid to the party
giving information which will lead to the APP
prehension or conviction of the party or
parties who wantonly set fire to the trash
houses of the Star Mill Company Kohala,
Hawaii, on the morning of Thursday, the
Sd instant.
The streets of the city since the contractor
took them in charge are looking in a very
clearly condition. The Nuuanu Valley
road never looked better than it does at
the present time.
In the window of King Bros. store, Hotel
street, may be seen a small oil painting
executed by child twelve years of age,
who resides on one of the other islands.
The subject is a white horse standing along
! side of barn. For one so young the talent
displayed is extraordinary.
The usual monthly entertainment by
of the lepers at the Kakaako Branch Hos
pital took place yesterday afternoon from
to O'Clock, when a choice programme
of music was played, which was much en-
joyed by the inmates. The Sisters thanked
Mr.. Berger and his boys for the very
pleasant entertainment.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-12-10
That ".PeddIIng'' Business Again.

ED. z. c. ADvERTIsER-Sir The walls
of wrath have again been opened and
freely poured over the head of Consul
General Mckinley in San Francisco, and
the merchants (?l have another cause of
grievance Consul General Mckinley,
while in charge of the U. S. Consulate
here, had the reputation of conducting
the business of the Office fully as well as
any Of his predecessors, and it was
source of revenue to the Government of
the United States, but in the San Fran
cisco office there had been many things
overlooked, notably the clearance of
goods, etc An invoice would be pre-
scented to the Consul to be certified to,
containing from ten to hundred differ
ent marks for as many people here. All
these were certified to in one clearance,
and so entered in the Custom House
here. Mr.. Mckinley dropped on the lit
tie game of the "peddlers, and obliged
them to pay for a separate certificate for
each mark, hence the howl. Now, if the
Collector General of Customs will carry
out the project here, and only give per-
NIT for each mark, the peddlers will not
be able to build 50 many nice houses in
future in Oakland and San Francisco
with money filched from legitimate
dealers. ANOTHER VICTIM.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-12-10

This land might be bought or leased by
settlers, mill furnished by the COM
pany, and the cane taken on shares, or
bought by the company as soon as ma
tured, being taken from the field when
cut and loaded on to the vehicles used
for transportation.
Those settlers whose taste and inclina- I
ton would lead them to take up land
for stock-raising could doubtless buy or
lease lots OF 200 or l 900 acres, and pro
cure good improved cattle or horses now
on the land, upon most favorable terms.
Doubtless the company would cut up
and dispose of the whole property on
very favorable terms to a desirable class
of bona fide settlers. To my mind there
seems to be no doubt that many hum
dreds Of families may find a good living,
and more, upon this magnificent prop
erty, so rich in natural resources, and
blessed with climate unsurpassed in
any explored spot of this earth.
clip the following from '"The Chris
tian Union of September 10, 1885,
which seems to harmonic with the
spirit of progress manifested in our midst
at the present time:
Attention has lately been called to
the fact that the Great American Desert,
which a generation ago was represented
in our maps as comprising a vast extent
of territory, has been encroached upon
by advancing civilization until it has
shrunk to narrow bounds, in many maps
| not appearing at all. Immense wheat
/ fields, growing towns, and intersecting
railroads are now to be found where
| formerly nothing was supposed to exist
| but arid wastes of sand. The question
of water supply is still, however, in
many districts a serious one, and par
/ ticularly in some of the California val
leys, where rain falls furiously at certain
! seasons and at others there is for months
no fall whatever. Local papers are now
| discussing the feasibility of building
reservoirs of enormous size in which to
store water for use in the dry season.
1t is proposed to utilize for this purpose
the hOllOws once shut in by ancient
glaciers ana nOralneS, now broken anu
worn by the ravages OF time, but which
civil engineers believe capable of
restoration. AS an illustration of what
| human industry and ingenuity may
accomplish in this way, the feat is
quoted of the ancient Arabian engineers
who built dam two miles long and 120
feet high by which the current of a river
was held in check for 1000 years. All
this discussion is but one more evidence
that the free and careless soil cultivation
of early days is of necessity giving way to
the closest tilling of every possible acre"
Yours respectfully,
\ BELIEVER in the colonization scheme
as proposed by the Hawaiian Colonial
ton, Land and Trust Company limited.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-12-10
Death of Mrs. 5. J. Lyman.

The steamer Iwalani while at Homo
kaa, Hawaii, received a telephone mes
sage from Hilo, Hawaii, stating that Mrs
S. J. Lyman of Hilo, widow of the late
Rev. D. B. Lyman, died on Sunday
evening, December 9Th The steamer
brought the news to Honolulu yesterday
morning. The deceased lady was born
November 20, 1905, consequently was
eighty years and one week old at the
time of her death. She came to these
Islands with her husband in 1882, under
the auspices of the American Board of
Missions. Her husband died about a
year ago. Two sons survive-Judge F.
S. Lyman of Hilo, and Rufus A. Lyman
of Paahau, Hamakua
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-12-10
G. A. II.

The regular meeting OF George VIDE
Long Post, No. 40, G.. A. r., was held
Tuesday evening, when the following
officers were elected for the ensuing
year: Post Commander, r. w. Lame !;
Senior V. Com, Sam McKeague; Junior
V. Com, WIN. III. Place; Quartermaster,
r. Jay Greene; Surgeon, DIR. J. S. Nc
Grew; Chaplain, TheO. IL. Bohme; Off
Ger of the Day, V. v Ashford; Officer of
the Guard, J. d. Conn Delegates to 10Th
Annual Convention Department of Cali
fornia, Geo. c. Williams, Jas. T. Noble !;
Alternates, w. F. Williams, Louis Adler.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-12-10

Where = large variety of specimens can be seen
at all times. Mr.. 7. ]. Spence will frequently
visit the several Islands OF the group, when he
will he pleased TO show specimens and take orders
for same. 36S If
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-12-10

The steamship Australia will leave for
San Francisco on the 18th. Applications
for money orders on the United States,
Great Britain, HongkOng, Portugal and
her colonies per that steamer must be made
at the Post Office before o'clock on Satur-
day, the 18th
The following are the officers of the Ha-
waiian Lodge No. 81, +. and A. NJ, elected
for the ensuing year: Worshipful Master,
J. NJ. MOnsarrat; Senior Warden, Andrew
Brown; Junior Warden, John Phillips;
Secretary, William Johnson; Treasurer,
Malcolm Brown.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-12-10

All work in my line faithfully done. Plans ana
specifications made. Jobbing in all details done
at short notice. Good work and low charges is
my motto. 364-dec5-S5
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-12-10
A Card of Thanks.

We, the undersigned, passengers by the Con-
sueiO, desire 10 express our sincere thanks to
captain Cousins for his courtesy and kind atten-
ton on our long and rough passage from san
Francisco TO this port, thereby rendering quite
pleasant what would otherwise have been very
disagreeable trip. Our thanks also due she
Steward for his careful consideration for our
wants. and we cheerfully recommend Captain
Cousins and his good vessel, the Cousuei0, TO the
travelling public as first-class In every respect.
(Signede ]. j. FRASER and LADY
MRS +. OEDENG.
J. w. TREGL0AN.
h. f. MCCHESNEY.
MRS. NJ. A. HILTON.
HoaoFulu, December Z, 1855.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-12-10
House and Lot for Sale or
Lease.

NNE OF THE FINEST HOMESTEADS IN
~ the Island, situated on King street, within
fifteen minutes walk from the business portion OF
the city. Lot 3O0x200, being wen stocked with q
large of fruit trees, native and foreign,
and the finest and largest variety Of grape zines
on the islands. MAIN HOUSE contains four bed
rooms, parlOr, dining room, bath room, pantry
and kitchen. OUTRUILDINGS consist of car
rage house, stables containing stalls, bar-
ness room and servants dwelling house, contain
ing four rooms, together with large storage ac-
commodatiOns. a fine stream Of artesian water
Is constantly running through the lot and the sale
of fruit realizes in the neighborhoOd of 5000 per
annum. For further particulars apply to
w. NJ. GIFFARD,
3lsu Office of VIM. q irwin a %
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-10-17

| feel that my sincere thanks are due the
good people of the city of Ottawa for their
attendance at my concert Monday night.
This mark of appreciation Of my efforts in
behalf Of the musical interests Of the city is
something that | will never forget. | fur.
thermore desire to express my deepest obi
cations to Miss Olive Harrison, Miss Josie
Rhodes, Messrs Fitzgerald and Kendall, the
orchestra and FitzgerNld's band to whom !
am gratefully indebted for the success Of the
concert. Very truly,
j S. STOKEs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-10-17

The fine weather will not always stay with
us. The cold wave will come sooner or iater'
and it is these sudden "cold snaps which are
felt the most severely; so that it behooves
every lady to be prepared to meet the Ginning
blasts.
The cloak department at Gillen's is now one
of the most attractive features OF that house
In size it is simply immense; in styles IL IN
cludes everything new and fashionable, and
all desirable and stylish fabrics are to be
found there.
Newmarkets are the leading or prevailing
style now, and the stock in this line is par
t'culary rich and elegant. Added TO TINS line
are, of course, the attractive French novel
ties in short length garments; also dolmans,
circulars, &c, for ladies and misses
The stock also includes full line pf styles
in the famous seal plushes, SO eminently de-
srable in every way.
This stock was manufactured expressly for
Mr.. Gilen by the Springer Bros, and he alone
represents the goods of this famous Boston
house in this city.
The contracts were made carly; the select
styles were procured, and also an unusually
low price of manufacture. The consequence
is that the entire stock is offered at 'eaily
next spring" prices of most houses, and to
make the cloak season opening special in
terestng 100 desirable garments are offered
at specid prices for the next 20 days.
These goods are all guaranteed just as rep
resented; and the ladies are most cordially
invited to call and examine the stock before
purchasing,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-10-17

The attention of the ladies of Ottawa is
called to the fact that Mrs. Nevins' stock OF
millinery goods is more than immense for
the fall and winter trade Miss Rodman, the
popular trimmer, is again in this establish
ment and in that capacity is too well known
for artistic skill to need telling customer.
that she has no superior in the county. The
ladies when in want of anything in the MILL
merry line should not fail to call at Mrs. New
ms rooms opposite Fiske & Beems.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-10-17

The dollar sale at Scott Bros this week
was tremendous success. 1t attracted par
ties from outside who had not visited this
city in years, to purchase dry goods