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, 1886-01-27

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Jan 26.-The porte
has issued a circular to the powers in
which it points out that the present
stranded political situation is I'M
bearable. 1t says Turkey, though not to
blame for this state of affairs, is compelled
to maintain a huge army on a war footing
at an expense which will empty her treas
ury unless the powers effect a speedy set
Element.
LONDON, Jan. 26.-Greece has replied
to the second note from the powers and
refuses to disarm. The British embassa-
dor at Csnstantinople has notified the
porte of England's action in regard to
Greece.
, 1886-01-27
HoardIng Small Coins.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 26.-The Washington
special to the Globe Democrat says: The
law providing hat fractional silver coin
may be exchanged for paper when preseh-
ted in ums of $50 or upwards, is now
pretty generally considered a mistake by
members of congress and treasury officials
alike. The intention of the law was TO
make our currency elastic and to prevent
the accumulation of a surplus of any one
kind of money. 1t has in practice had
the opposite effect. 1t has piled up the
fractional coin in the treasury. There has
been no new fractional coin put forth since
1878, and yet there is now more than $2s,
00C,O 900 of it in the treasury that should
be in circulation. Bland has in contem-
plation a bill that will make fractional
coin a part Of the reserve fund of national
banks. That will make banks more will
ling to receive it. Now, the moment
the banks have a surplus of it they turn
it over to the treasury and receive paper
money therefor. England has no ar
rangements whatever for the redemption
Of its silver, and there is thought to be no
reason why the United States should ever
redeem its coins except when they become
worn. This provision will probably be
made in the new bill that will be intro
duced. Treasurer Jordan has taken
Mains IN calct,lato tho ov-arouo woor 81
, 1886-01-27

SAN Francisco, Jan. 26.-The cases
of the president and secretary of the Sam
Yup Chinese company who were charged
by the port collector, Hager, with being
illegally in this country, were heard to-
day by United States Commissioner Saw
yer, and decided in favor of the defend
ants, and they were allowed to remain in
this country. Their entrance was origi-
nally effected by means of certificates
issued by the Chinese consul at Yokohama
and endorsed by the United States con
sui at that port. Commissioner Sawyer
decision was based on the treasury de-
partment rulings on the subject.
, 1886-01-27
The Deadlock In the Ohio Senate

Columns, Jan. 26.-The Democratic
senators met in caucus at 10 O'Clock this
morning, and will likely be in session for
several hours. The Republican enate
met at 10 o'clock with the lieutenant gov
ernor in the chair. All Republican mem
bers were present and none of the Demo
Gratis. The journal OF the previous day
was read and declared approved. They
will remain in session about one hour and
adjourn until tomorrow morning. There
is no excitement and only a few spectators
are present.
The Republican senate adjourned until
tomorrow at 10 a. IN. The Democratic
caucus accomplished nothing, except to
resolve on a solid front, and that they will
60 into the senate chamber at 4 y. m. to
mOrroW
, 1886-01-27
RANGE CONVENTION.
Large Gathering of Delegates
in Denver.
Fire in Philadelphia Causes
CONSERVATION.
Renewal of Anti-Chinese Meas
ures on the Coast.
international Range Convention.

international Range Convention.
DENVER, Jan. 26.-Two hundred
delegates and several hundred visitors to
the international Range convention are
now here; 100 delegates from Texas will
arrive in the morning. The convention
will be called to order this morning at 10
o'clock in the Tabor Opera house. Moth
ing except effecting a temporary organ
ization is expected to be lone tomorrow.
AS far as is possible to learn this evening,
Ex-Governor John L. Routt, of Colorado,
who so ably handled the st. Louis CON
vention, will be made temporary chair
man, and Col. X. G. Head, of Texas, will
be elected president of the permanent
organization.
, 1886-01-27

All travellers stopping for a time in
Cheyenne can find the best accommoda-
tons in the city at the Western Hotel on
Fifteenth street. The location is agreca-
bic and convenient, rooms pleasant and
newly furnished, meals the best a first
class cook can prepare from the finest
materials in the market, walters who un-
derstand their business, the best liquors
and cigars in the bar room arc among the
many attractions of this popular house.
HERMAN KMME, proprietor.
, 1886-01-27
Greece Appeals to Gladstone.

LONDON, Jan. 26. THE people of Ath-
ems, through acommittee have telegraphed
to Gladstone as follows I'VE place in
your hands the Hellenic cause with the
firm hope that 1t will find in you a gem
erous champion" Gladstone in response
t~elegraphcd Considering the authority
attaching to the action of the powers,
both on general grounds and by reason of
their Intervention in the formation of the
Greek Kingdom, l earnestly hope that
Greece will pause before placing herself
on this occasion in conflict with their de-
liberate and united recommendation"
, 1886-01-27
Eulogv to the Late Vice PRESIDENT.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-This being
the day appointed for senate addresses in
memory Of the late Vice President Hem
bricks, the galleries OF the senate began
TO fill at at an early hour. When, there
fore, at noon Senator Sherman called the
senate to order, all the seats in the gal
leries were occupied, the larger portion of
the occupants being ladies. The chair
laid before the senate a letter from the
secretary of the treasury, relating TO the
payment Of salaries Of collectors of cus-
toms, not confirmed by the senate.
Senator Voorhees, hen called up his
resolution expressive of the scnate's deep
sense OF public loss in the death Of the
late vice president, and delivered a glow
ing eulogy of the private and public
career of the deceased. After hearing
the speeches of Messrs. Voorhees,. Hamp-
ton, Sherman, Salisbury, Eyarts, Ran
som, Spooner, Vest and Harrison, the
senate adopted the commemorative reso-
ton. and adjourned.
, 1886-01-27
Mhh6W To loan on first class security,
1RU in large or small sums to suit.
VALENTINE BAKER.
NntIce

Notice is hereby given that on Dec. 81,
1885, we ceased to take and execute new
orders for plumbing and gasftting work.
continue u steam heating business,
and carry plumbing, gasfitting and steam
heating supplies; also gas fixtures, globes,
etc. as formerly. Parties indebted to us
for plumbing and gasfitting work will
please settle with us early.
w. X. SWAN & Co.
, 1886-01-27
Order the .MHrshaU coal
from Riaer n .IOhnsOn'S.
Telephone 2O2.

Jan. IL, 1850, I
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
to make nnal proof IN support Of his claim. and
that said proof Will be made before the register
and receiver at heyenue. Wye, on Feb. n,
iSNi viz William u ~ Clare, for the "
y. se "a. Sc q. Sw and lot !, OF sec. Is, ~ ~
north Of range 60 W.
lie names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land. VIZ John o. Evans, Frank 4
Lusk. Charles N. Trimble, William W. Higgins
all Of Lnsk, wye. whose testimony will be la.
ken and sworn To before Russell Thorp, a no.
tary public mt ltawhide Bnttes, Myo. on thu
2Otn day of February. 1850.
EnGAR $ WILSON. Register.
, 1886-01-27

The enterprising firm of NJ. j. Mcnamara
a. Co., Denver, will send any article in
their store regardless of value. This firm
believes in opening each season with a
fresh stock, even If money is lost in clos
ing out old stock. Persons wanting dry
goods, ladies' or gents furnishing goods.
blankets, quilts, etc, for eash, should
send in their orders. Samples sent free
, 1886-01-27
n 20 HenIth.

Health is wealth. Wealth means indie
pendencc. The keynote is DIR. Bosanko's
Cough and lung syrup, the best cough
syrup in the world. Cures coughs, colds.
pains in the chest, bronchitis, and primary
consumption. One dose gives relief in
every case. Take no other. Price 81
cents and 500, Samples free. Sold by
w. N. Hunt
, 1886-01-27

WANTED.-Ladies and gentlemen in city
or country. to take light work at their own
homes. 80 to - a day can be easily made;
work sent by mail; no ~canvassing. We
have good demand for our work and fur.
nish steady employment. Address, with
stamp. Crown Manufacturing company,
29s Vine street, Cincinnati. o.
, 1886-01-27

There has come to my premises, near
Fort Laramie, Wyo., a black gelding that
has one white f%orefoot, and is branded 81.
The owner can secure his property by cal
ling at my ranch and paying expenses.
JOSEPH SCHLACKER.
, 1886-01-27

In retiring from the business with
which | have been for some time connec
ted, | take this opportunity to thank my
friends for their many favors and to heart
lily recommend the new firm to their con-
tinued patronage.
A. UNISON Gray.
, 1886-01-27

CHICAGO, Jan, Observation-Disclosures
1000 head; market, slow and steady.
shipping steers. $50 to 1900 pounds,
IS. 50ta5.GO; stockers and feeders, $2.6c
m44O.
, 1886-01-27
NEw LOCAL NOTICES.


V. s. Glalcke, the florist, telephone
No. GS. Artistic floral work a specially,
, 1886-01-27

A medical paper gives detailed drrcc-
tons for doing this. The whole may be
summed up by saying that such work
ought to be done carefully, kindly and
gently. Bat there are a great many sick
folks who are almost able to dress them
selves, and will be entirely so if you give
them Browns Iron Bitters. The Rev.
j. s. Cain, Lewisville, Ind, says, II
used Browns Iron Bitter for nervous
prostration, and found il entirely satisfac.
tory.
, 1886-01-27

LONDON, Jan. 26.-The Morning Post
says the resignation Of the government
will be announced on Thursday.
, 1886-01-27

Overcoats arc selling away below cost
for a few more blizzards or cold waves,
and then comes the balmy zephyrs Of
spring, melting the snow and bringing the
cold, wet rams, causing a rush for Spring
0vercoats and Gossamers. Heavy Over
coats are selling at Eastern cost, and we
invite your attention to a line OF unparal-
led bargains in Medium and Light
Weight Overcoats just received; all the
latest Spring Styles of Moltons, Beavers,
Cashmeres. etc.
We are receiving our Spring Styles in
Suits and Pants.
, 1886-01-27

The undersigned have this day formed
a co-partnership under the firm name OF
PEARsE 4 McuILL,
and succeed to the business Of Gray K
Pcarse. A. l.. PEARsE.
GEO. X. McGuI-
Cheyenne, Jan. 81, 1856.
, 1886-01-27

For RENT. Furnished rooms, TIlden
block, with privilege Of baths, twelve to
fifteen dollars per room. Corner Six
teenth street and Warren avenue.
, 1886-01-27

FoR RENT. Large front room. suitable
for office, over VIM. Myers dry goods
store; steam heat Inquire at l.. r. Bres-
nahen's meat market.
, 1886-01-27

For RENT. House in good condition,
with all c~onveniences. Furniture will
also be sold cheap. Inquire at southeast
corner Sixteenth street and Central avenue
or LEADER Office.
, 1886-01-27

The CO. partnership heretofore existing
between the undersigned, under the firm
name of Gray 4 Pearsc, is this day dis
solved BY mutual consent.
, 1886-01-27

Notice is hereby given hat we have
taken up the plumbing and gasftting bus
mess formerly carried on by w. r. Swan
Il Co. We are practical tradesmen, and
will give all orders entrusted to us the
best attention. In the meantime we oc-
cupy a portion of Messrs. w. r. Swans
premises.
Cook 4 RATTGAN.
DpTvp & Co0E
, 1886-01-27

Rem eDiber thar Rinet' "
johnson handle The Mar
shall Coal, the best mined
ia COTOrHdO.
, 1886-01-27

A fresh COW and calf. J. W. HAMMOND.
, 1886-01-27

storica1 Dept; Cheyenne, Hyo.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-23
Fourth CT July Celebration.

Last year there was no celebration at
this place on the Fourth of July. our
people generally preferring to wait I'M
Ill tits year and have tie most extensive
celebration in the history of this part
of Kansas. Both Of the newspapers of
this city announced at the time that this
would be the programme, and since
then we have never forgotten it. The
entire county is asked to make arrange
ments accordingly. Our people are lib
eral and hospitable; here is to be found
the most agnifcentnatura grove and
picnic grounds III the county; here is
the place easiest of access, and we prom
Use all who may come the most enj0ya-
BILE time they have ever experienced in
Kansas.
And here we want 10 suggest that
there should be a public meeting called
in this city soon, to devise means for Sc
curing the cooperation of every town
and community in the county in cele-
brating the Fourth of July in becom-
ing manner.
As Independence day will occur on
Sunday, tie celebration Will, of course
be held on Saturday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-23

Pete Hansen will move to the state of
California in short time to live. He
viii sell out here.
Judge Ellis is holding court this
week in Meade county. He went out
by way of Dodge City.
J. c. Orner made out his visit and re-
turned to Topeka this week, accom-
panied by Master Bert, his son.
= WANTED rent, four or five
room house in good locality for term
of six months. Enquire of Bronson *
Houchin.
The Medicine VALLEY Medical society
have had the fee bill adopted last fall
printed, and now each member viii
keep a copy conspicuously posted III his
Office.
Read the advertisement of the board
of township trustees in this issue, ask
ing for bids for building four bridges
two over the Medicine river and two
over Elm creek.
J. c. Walstead has completed his
house on North Walnut street and is
building another near it. There is no
difficulty about renting houses in this
city, and a hundred new ones would
not more than supply the demand.
y tax of SO, 900 on Barber county to
build courthouse and Jail, would be
about $3.50 Oh each quarter section of
land. The town lots and personal
property in the county will reduce this
sum to such insignifcance that we would
blush to discuss the subject.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-23
Drnnnad Dnadt

O-OPpSu OSdN
David Stith, one of the WealthieSt and
most prominent citizens of Medicine
Lodge, dropped dead suddenly at his
home in this city, this morning, April
%, 1856, at 3 o'clock. For six months
he has been confined to his room more
than half Of the time, suffering with a
complication of diseases - kidney
troubles, neuralgia, and at times
threatened with heart disease. How
ever, his condition had so far improved
that within the past week he had been
up town, and was up all of Wednesday.
Yesterday he was confined to his bed
complaining of neuralgia in the should
ers and neck. At o'clock this morn
ing he attempted to get up for drink
of water, when he fell forward on the
floor ana Instantly expired. His wife
was at his side Immediately, DR.. Bur-
ney, NJ. Updegraff, Judge O'Bryan, Eli
Smith and others were summoned, but
too late, fer the spirit had fled to the
God who gave it. To-day his body is
surrounded by sorrOwing relatives and
friends, and but for the knowledge that
he is dead, one would suppose that he
was sleeping, SO life-like is the ex-
preston.
The funeral will occur tomorrow.
Saturday afternoon, or Sunday, and
will be under the auspices of the Ma
sonic fraternity.
Deceased was born i'm Green county,
Illinois. November %, 1913. At lineage
of Is he went to California and re-
manned two years. Returning home,
he engaged in farming and stock trad
ing until 1877, when he moved To Chau-
tauqua county, Kansas, continuing III
the same business. In 1875 he came TO
Barber county with VIC. Watkins.
and established the StHh a Watkins
ranch in the southwest part of the
county and in the Territory, now owned
by Gregory, Eldred & Go. lie was a
member of this firm until three years
ago and was their general manager.
When he sold out lie moved with his
family to this city, and has resided here
since, though still the owner Of large
stock farm in the western palt of Har-
per county, and interested in the stock
ranch of Stith Il Cook, near Canema,
this county. lie was also a member of
the firm of Ingraham, Stith s. Co., of
this city.
About twenty years ago he was mar
ried to Miss CORN, daughter of Maj.
III. NJ. CORN. of Memphis, Mo, by
whom he has had eight children, five
of whom are living, two boys and three
girls, the oldest boy, Fred, being now
nearly grown.
Deceased had the confidence and re-
spect Of al classes, and was regarded
as good citizen. lie was a man Of
positive character, and ''once friend
always FRIEND" was his motto.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-23
Grand Hntal Sold

The Grand Hotel building was sold
at sheriff's sale last Monday, 2lst inst,
to satisfy judgment obtained by the
firm of Geppert 81 Stone, at the last
term of the district court, their claim
being nearly Sl1 600 for material fur
nished in the construction of the build
ing, when it was erected by the Medi-
cine Lodge Building association. The
sale was subject to mortgage held by
Robert Kerr for 5000 and interest.
making the total debt, interest and
costs, Sl7,O97.60.
Deputy Sheriff ~ r. Mckinney read
over the order of sale in a deliberate
manner in the hearing of fifty or more
capitalists, and then called for bids.
Il will give - and here ex-mayor
Stone consulted paper in the hands of
his attorney, Z. Sample, Il will give
seventeen thousand aud ninety.seven
dollars and sixty cents!''
No amount of talk or persuasion
could get the figures elevated, and il
was sold to Geppert e. Stone.
BY an arrangement with the stock
holders, the purchasers become respon-
sible for the taxes and all debts due ON
the building, relieving the stockholders
of all further liability under any cir
cumstances.
There was an arrangement entered
into by the stockholders that they
would run the price up to include all
the debts on the building, and ten of
the principal ones signed compact to
that effect. Afterwards, Mr.. Ston.
agreed to save them the trouble.
The building cost S2S, 900, of which
the stockholders contributed about
5000. 1t was thus necessary for them
to raise the Sl7.U97.6O or let it 60. The
property including the lots is worth 10
day at least 80, GO.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-23
The Lane-skeen Nuptials.

Mr.. NJ. J. Lane, of New Kiowa. and
Miss Gerlie Skeen, were married at the
home of the brides parents, Capt. c. J.
and Mrs. Skeen, south of this city, ten
miles, Wednesday evening, April 81,
1856, at o'clock, Rev. w. III. Gillian, OF
this city, officiating
The groom is well and favorably
known in this section. he having been
engaged in the livestock interest here
for thirteen years. lie is also the owner
of Lanes stage, express and mail lines,
and is half owner and business manager
of the Caldwell Journal. He is one of
Natures noblemen, and numbers his
friends by the hundred.
The bride is the present county super
intendent of public schools, having been
elected to the position in 1854. She is a
young lady of rare accomplishments, a
sunny disposition and is well worthy of
the love and affection that Will be be-
slowed OH her. She is the only child of
Capt. c. J. Skeen, one of the substan-
tial farmers Of this county.
The wedding supper was pronounced
the most elegant ever spread in this
county. by the many who partook of it
and there was large gathering of rela.
tives and friends.
INDEX representative noted among
the many rich bridal presents, the fol.
lowing:
A solid silver tea-set of five pieces
from j. w. McNeal, L. A. McNeal
Capt. John Rogers, 7. L. Lindley, II. C
Thompson, II. NJ. Ingraham, John Nc
Kay, L. E. Hubbard, and their wives
and l.. NJ. Axline and Geo. c. Smith.
Silver cake stand from DR.. and Mrs
Moore, l.. w. Moore and wife, and D
Rogers and wife.
Set of silver knives and forks from
r. J. and c. G. Taliaferro, and j. w
Kelly and their wives.
Set of rich vases, w. b. Morris ant
wife.
Set of solid silver tea spoons, I. F. ant
II. i. Shannon and their sister, Mis-:
Lizzie Shannon.
Silver caster, G. E. Deater.
Set silver spoons, j. t. and Mrs. Ju
| liam.
Lace bed spread, Mr.. and Mrs. Gil
lam, Mr.. and Mrs. Coan and Miss Jessie
japanese set of pitcher and butter
dishes, Mr.. and Mrs. Wilder.
Table cover, w. w. Cook and wife.
Plate and pitcher, d. B. Delzell ant
wife.
Full chamber set, the brides parents
Set of cut glassware, from Arthur
Shaw, c. G.. Wilder and wife and II. c
Rice and wife.
And besides, there were many othe
tokens of good wishes and remembrance
Those who attended from this city ar,
profuse in their praise of tue good sup
per, the hospitality of the brides par
ents, the beauty of the bride and th,
entire success of the affair
The happy couple started east yester
day on an extended trip.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-23
Church Chatter.

Easter services will be held at the
Christian church next Sunday.
Rev. Gillian will preach Sunday MORN
ing on The Three Crosses of Calvary
and the Three Persons Who Hung on
Them" In the afternoon appropriate
Easter services will be held in the Sun
day school, under the direction of L. y.
Simmons.
The ladies Of the Presbyterian Circle
will give an Easter entertainments at
the Rink next Monday evening. Each
lady will take basket containing sup
per for two and colored egg, on which
her name will be written. These will
be put in grab bag, and any gentle
man, for small consideration can have
grab, he being allowed to eat supper
with the lady whose name lie chances
TO get.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-04-23

*Capt. w. y. Abbott, of Des Moines,
Iowa, who served in Co. ~, 18th Ind.
Vol. Infantry. duiing the war has been
afflicted with severe attacks of rheuma-
tism more or less ever since, in re-
cent interview lie stated that no treat
ment lie has ever found equals Cham
berlain's Pain Balm. The penetrating
and pain relieving power OF this medi-
cine places it in the highest list of crra-
tive agents known TO the scientific
world, about all the advertising this
medicine has had has been done by
persons who have used il and recon-
mended ii to their frieuds. Try it when
you are in need OF a medicine for lame
back or rheumatism. Sold by South
worth II Co. AZ