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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-09-17

The key note of the republican cam
paign was formally sounded at Topeka,
wednesday night, by Governor Martin,
in speech he made in that city, and
which is being printed in full in the re-
publican papers. No one win be sur
prised when they learn that nothing
new was said by our distinguished ex-
ecutive. lie fought over the war. from
beginning 10 end: he charged the EN-
cratic party as being tie party of seces-
sion and slavery; he pointed out the
great work accomplished by prohibi.
ton aud wrung all the changes on this
subject. And in the face of what we
all know to be the truth, Gov. Martin
pretends to believe that the present
law Is a success that there is less
liquor consumed than before the pro-
hibitory law was adopted. He also
gives it as his opinion that the drug,
gists of Kansas "are honorable, law-rt-
speeding, conscientious citizens, who
would not only scorn to do an illegal
act for pecuniary profit, but who are
far above and beyond the meanness OF
selling liquor as beverage" That is
a sweeping assertion, when il is known
that three-fourths Of the drug stores OF
Kansas are nothing but liquor saloons.
But not satisfied with such a wholesale
white-wasIling, the good governor ex-
cuses the side of liquor in these words
alcohol is sold for hundreds of mech
anlcal and scientific uses, strictly with
in the permission of the constitution,
and all varieties of intoxicating liquors
are prescribed by learned and repu-
table physicians, for medical use. The
sales for these legitimate and lawful
uses, constitute, l have no doubt, a
very large proportion of the sales made
by the druggists of Kansas, so that the
quantity of intoxicating liquors sold as
a beverage is reduced to a very small
amount and this amount will grow
smaller year after year" And so the
speech goes, full of hog-wash, calcu-
lated to please the prohibitisnists and
the druggists; mixed in with a lot OF
gush for the negroes, and slobbers fol-
the old soldiers. But the silliest thing
in the whole speech is that part where
the governor charges the democratic
party of this state with asking that
confederate soldiers of the late war be
given preference in the matter of ap-
pointments. That is pure rot.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-09-17
A Inffarsnnian TalIrs

EDS. INDEX: l saw an article in a
recent issue of the INDEX calling on
the democracy of Barber county to APP
point committeeman at their primaries.
whose duty shall be to see that all the
democratic votes are polled, and to see
that plenty of genuine tickets are kept
at the polls, so that every man who
wants one can have it. / know there
is great need of the suggestion being
carried out strictly. as l saw the need
of it at our last election. 1 saw several
punches of republican tickets, all gen.
uine, and several punches OF bogus OF
mixed tickets-not genuine democrat
| &c ticket there, although several men
said they had left numbers If them at
the polls. Being stranger, asked if
there were no democratic tickets. The
republicans said there We're. and one of
them handed me a ticket with the name
of the republican candidate for Sheriff
on it, and said it was genuine demo
cratic ticket. l saw the same thing
done several times. In talking with q
man the other day, he told me he hac
voted such ticket, supposing they had
told him the truth.
1t is my opinion that it is the duty OF
every democrat, not only in Barber
county, but in the whole country, to see
that the like is never done at another
ballOt-box. 1t is wrong to give men a
chance to develop such traits of char
acter.
Would it not be good plan to organ.
ize club in each district, to meet as
often as convenient, to talk over the is
sues of the day, and keep posted on the
doings of all the parties, and compare
them with the constitution, and find
out which is the nearest right? Then
we should invite our republican friends
to come in, and we would debate any
issue they might choose. DO this in a
friendly way, more to gain knowledge
than to carry any point. i have enjoy
ed many pleasant hours and learned a
great many useful lessons at such meet.
ings. JEFFERsoNIAN.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-09-17

The national conference of anti So
loon republicans was in session at Chi
cago yesterday. Delegates were pres
enL from more than half of the states.
ALERT CIR fin, of Kansas, chairman of
the organizing committee, told the OBJ
jects OF the meeting as he understood
them. by saying: II am aware that a
l re mtjO ity Of tie republican party
favors the movement. We desire to
secure from the party an open declar-
a ion against the saloons. The party
is not asked to endorse prohibition ur
any specific measure. We want the
party to adopt a different line of police,
having for its object the destruction or
serious crippling Of the liquor business
and we will endeavor to secure the in
sertion OF a plank of that nature in
every republican platform, county,
state and national"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-09-17

1t il ordered by the committee that the pri-
maries for selecting the delegates and alter
mates to the nominating convention be held in
the various voting precincts, at such place as
may be designated by the precinct committee
man, ut 2 O'Clock p. m. ON
SATU RDAY, SEPTEMBER Is, 1885;
and II is recommended that at these primaries
the voters take such preliminary steps as will
insure a Democratic township ticket in every
township in the county at the November cleo
ton.
The committee takes this. their first opportu-
nifty, OF concentrating the Icounty democracy
on the result of the election in 1885, when we
elected three of the six candidates voted for.
Since that time, the increase in the population
of the county has been largely democratic, and
II good Judgment is used in the selection of
nominees this year, success will be ours The
state and congressional conventions have built
broad and liberal platforms for our guidance,
and if we but stand on these. with justice and
right on our side, the result can be easily fore
told. BY order of the committee
T. p. CARUTHERs, Chairman.
W. I. WILLIAMS. Secretary.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-09-17
EDw'D CARROLL, Chairm'n.
III. MILES MOORE. Sec'y.


The bureau OF engraving and print
ING is now engaged in printing the one
dollar silver certificates, and supply
will be turned over to the United States
treasurer this week. The two dollar
certificate is not ready for printing. 1t
is expected that the Unes Will be ready
for issue in limited quantities next
Monday. About 500 notes a day is
the present capacity of the bureau, but
within week or ten days the daily out
put will be increased to $4,000. Some
of the new ten dallar certificates have
already been put in circulation. The
design for the five dollar denomination
has been prepared but not yet submit
ted to Acting Secretary Fairchild for
his approval.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-09-17
TCuthbert tGa.) Appeal

We were shown Tuesday quite curios-
ity from the farm of Mr.. John d. Miller
near town. 1t was a cluster of forty or
more small ears of corn, each about as
long and large around rs the middle fin.
ger on a mans hand, and coming out OF
the stock where the tassel should have
been. No shuck protected the corn, but
instead, heavy silk about two feet long
fell of in a graceful manner, the whole
supported by an ordinary sized stalk, par.
italy matured. This unusual freak q,
Mime. Ceres attracted considerable atten
tion. and will, doubtless, lie preserved b,
Mr.. Miller as curiosity worthy to b,
handed round at the different State fair,
until eclipsed by some more ambition
agriculturist
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-09-17
conn,v nemocrat,o rorvsr,,or

A delegate convention Of the Democracy of
Barber county will be held ut the opera house.
in the city of Medicine Lodge, at o'clock p. IN.
MONDAY, SEPT %, 1885,
for the purpose of nominating a county ticket
to be voted for at the November election, 1856
and for the purpose of electing a new county
central committee. The basis Of representa-
ton, rs fixed by the county committee, at a
meeting held July 10th, is as follows: One del
egate and one alternate for every % votes and
every fraction OF Is votes and more. cast for ID.
]. Aber, for county surveyor, at the general
election In 1856; provided that Hazelton shall
be entitled to three delegates and three alter
mates. Thiswill give the following representa-.
ton in the convention, by voting precincts:
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-09-17
OF INTEREST TO DEMOCRATs

OF INTEREST TO DEMOCRATS.
To The Democratic County Central Com
niiiiees Of die State Of Kansas: GENTLE
MSN:-From the favorable reports we
hear from every portion Of the state we
have strong reasons for believing that
II united, earnest work is done IN every
county in the state during the next two
months we can most certainly elect our
entire ticket at the coming election.
Our candidates on the state ticket have
already opened the campaign in the
northwest, and are doing good work.
The committee is anxious TO aid i'm
every possible manner, by sending you
speakers and otherwise assisting you,
but what Is necessary above all other
things, is a thorough organization Of
every township and county in the state.
Let clubs be formed in every county, at
least, and township if possible; get the
name Of every voter in your district en-
rolled, and find out the exact status pO-
litically Of every man; hold meetings
at every schoOlhouse i'm your county.
Inform the chairman of your county
central committee of the exact politi-
cal standing Of your locality. and he
can give our committee the Informa-
ton we desire, to assist you. EncOur-
age your democratic local papers by
subscribing for the same and distribu-
ting them among the people. BE earn
est, active, united; put the best men on
your local ticket and work for them
and the whole ticket. Put away all
local differences, and work in harmony.
Again we repeat, organized organize!
for in this alone is success. So surely
rs come the ides Of November, so sure
~ will the banner of Democracy float
in triumph over Kansas redeemed and
disenthralled.
EDw'D CARROLL, Chairm'n.
III MIrt.S MOORE Spc'v
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-09-17

Sol. Miller in his Troy Chief: Last
Monday we entered a ear at the St.
Joseph union depot to come home.
without looking ut the name on the
car, taking IL as matter OF course
that II was the right one. But we sud
denly had misgivings about the matter,
aud seizing our grip, we hurried out.
As We reached the platform. we no.
tieed that they were tLmbling kegs OF
beer into the express car by the truck
load; then We knew we were on the
right road for Kansas, where the Law
y enforced. and gave ourself no fur
tSct nEsasiress.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-09-17

Kingman Leader: Yesterday-Wed-
nesday, September 8, 1888, about 4
o'clock p. M. the track Of the ID. NJ. Il
\. railroad was laid across Main street
in the city of Kingman, and we are now
connected with the outside world by
way of the Missouri Pacific railroad
system. Regular trains are now run,
Carrying passengers, leaving Kingman
at $40 in the morning and arriving at
Hos n. m
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-09-17

n special dispatch from Washington
states that Special Agent Cleary, of the
general land office, has been ordered
from Mitchell, ID. T. to Garden City.
which is said by Mr.. Sparks assistants
to be the worst district in the United
States for fraud and rottenness. Clea-
ry goes to Garden City to investigate
the alleged fraudulent entries, and
some sensational developments may be
expected.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-09-17

Every democrat should attend the
primaries tomorrow. If he is a stran-
ger In the county, he should make him.
self known TO the democrats in his pre-
cinct. and start off on the right foot.
The county is clearly democratic on a
full vote.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-09-17

Dynamite was used in an attempt to
wreck the railroad signal tower at Lake,
near Chicago, last Saturday night.
For some time there has been war
waging against the Lake Shore rail-
road company, and this last use of dy-
Mantle was To further injure the com
pany. Chicago cannot be too quick
about hanging the dynamiters now un-
der sentence,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-09-17

The Nebraska, Salina, Hutchinson
& Southern railway has filed articles of
incorporation with the secretary of
state. The purpose for which this
company is formed is 10 construct,
maintain and operate line Of railway
from some point in Cloud county,
through the counties of Washington,
Republic, Cloud, Clay, Reno, Pratt,
Kingman, Harper, Barber and Conan
the. Principal place OF business will
be Salina.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-09-17
Democratic Judieiai cOnveut,on.

The Democrats OF tho Twenty Fourth Judi
cial district. Of Kansas. viii meet in delegate
convention Mt Coldwater. on SATURDAY, SEPT.
IS, 1886. ut II O'Clock, A. NJ. FOR the purpose of
placing in nomination a candidate for District
Judge. The basis OF representation in said
convention viii be one delegate for each 1000
Of population and fraction thereof, for each
county In the district
W. n. SPRlGG, DAWSON SMITH.
". =. DENTON. GRAIL WILEY.
judicial Committeeman
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-09-17
Land once at Larned, Kansas, Aug. p. IA.

Notice is hereby given that the follov,no-
named settler has filed notice OF his Intention
to make tnal proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Probate
Judge, AT Medicine Lodge, Kansas on October
~, 1885, viz: August Rudloff, o ID 8 lOtO7, for
the Sc NE lot /, sec2 and s-w NV lot 4.
sec l, twp "a south, of range Is west
He names the following witnesses to prove
MS continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land, viz:
Willis Utterback, of Etna, Kansas; Orlando
Fritz, OF Sexton, Kansas; August Kilian and
John Wessend of Etna, Kansas.
10 II W. X. BRowNLEE, Register
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-09-17
NOTICE OF SALE.
STATE OF I KANSAS SIS.

To Campbell 4 Thornton, Dover. Mo.
Sirs: You are hereby notified that on SAT-
URDAY. THE I'D DAY OF OCTOBER, 1855.
at ten O'Clock, A. NJ. at the ranch known as the
Sparks Ranch, about 12 miles north of the City
Of Medicine Lodge. in the county OF Barber,
in the state of Kansas. we will sell at public
auction, the following described personal
property: Seven ca Graded Hereford Bulls,
two years old past; branded bar 81 on the left
hip. the same being your property. The said
sale is made tn satisfy our lien upon the said
property for feeding the same from the first
day of November, 1855. to the present time.
and for the costs OF the said sale, and for keep
ing the same up TO the dsy of sale. The said
charges upon the said property. at this date,
are one hundred and twcrty-six dollars.
Dated this, 18th day Of September, 1856.
JOHN BRfSCOE.
THOMAS La SPARKS.
ls-ls Partners. rs Briscee & Sparks.
Ae1.c1ns Ledge, Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-09-17
Land Ofice at Larned Kans., Aug. 10, lsss.

Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has Il Cd notice OF his int ntion
to make anal proof in support of his claim
and that said proof will be made before Pro-
bate Judge, ut Medicine Lodge Kansas, on
October IL, 1856, viz: Charlie J. Teagle, o 8
No. llSOl. forthe u NE and n \ SO SEQ
ii, twp 80, range IL west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton of said land viz:
d Cool, w X Sellars, W williams, and l.
Hobbs, ali of Amber. Barber county. Kanaas.
IA 19c w. X. BRowHLEE. Register.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-09-17

In the 9TH congressional district an
interesting three cornered contest Is in
progress. The regular republican
nominee Is Judge Wilson, of Washing.
ton county. The present incumbent
John Anderson, is an independent ca: :
dldate, while Hon. Joseph Lowe, of
Washington county, is the democratic
nominee.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-09-17

Hon. Thos. George, democratic can
dldate for congress, is making a thor
ough canvass of this district. and Is
meeting with great encouragement.
lie stands on ia platform that is en-
urely satisfactory to the greenback-
labor party, and that party will not
have n candidate against him.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-09-17

The Kiowa Herald refuses to put up
the name of one of the nominees
OF the democratic state conven
tion-W. ID. Kelley, for state aud
itor. With the same propriety, that
paper might leave off any name on the
ticket
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-09-17

The Enterprise reports that Nesca-
tunga is improving right along and
that the prospects are good for a boom
this fall. That paper then gives a cred
liable list of buildings that are in
course of construction in that city.
We are glad TO hear that Ntscatunga
is doing well. 1t is beautifully located
and its citizens are known as the most
liberal of any in Comanche county.
Investments made there at this time
would undoubtedly yield good profits.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-09-17

Jay Gould's son, George, was mar
ried Wednesdayto Miss Edith kingdom,
an actress OF Days company. The
ceremony was performed at Jay Gould's
home ON the Hudson, the parents and
families of the young couple being the
only ones present. besides the minister.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-09-17

The fate Of Geronimo and his follow
ers VIII not be known until the presi-
dent returns. The supposition is, how
ever that he will be tried by court
martial; in which event lie will un-
doubtedly be sentenced 10 death.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-09-17

James &. Blaine, youngest son Of old
jim, was secretly married in New
York on the 18th. lie is following up
the old man. but We hope he will have
no occasion to mutilate his children's
tnmhstnnrs
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-09-17
Land Office Mt Larned. Kas. Aug eI 1904

Notice is hereby given that the following
name settler has filed notice of hts intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before II. NJ 1.
lnRraham. clerk of court. az Medicine Lodge,
Kansas, on October 80, 1856, viz: Leroy Clovis
DDS l24o6, for the lots IL, 3, sec l. twp3l SOUTH
range IL west and lot 4, sec 6, twp 81, range Ii.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
OF, said land, viz:
} Il McMay, J NJ Regin, Alonzo Mccormick,
w Stewart, all If Elm Mills.
l6-sl W. K. BRowNLEE, Register.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-09-17

There are but six unorganized coun.
ties IN Kansas, these being Cheyenne.
sherman, Greedy, Wichita, Morton
and st. John. IL is more than likely
that the name OF the latter will he
changed by the next legislature. If
there il any name that disgusts the ay-
erage Kansas republican, il is 81. John
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-09-17

The republican judicial convention.
Mt Coldwater, last Saturday, unani.
inously agreed on Judge G. W. Ellis. of
Barber county. rs their candidate for
judge of the 2llh district. No other
name was presented to the convention.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-09-17

Uuless all signs fail, the republicans
will have a lively time at their prlma
rics to-day, especially in this city. The
friends of Judge Hardy do not propose
that he shall be laid ON the shelf with
out protest from them; ana especi-
ally when the beneficiary OF such an ar
rangement has so lately declared the
need of another party in Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-09-17
Land Office at Larned, Kas.. Sept. q 1885

Notice is hereby given that the following.
named settler has nled notice of his intentisn
TO make final proof in support of his claim, and
that sand proof will be- made before the clerk
OF tho district court of Barber county, Kansas,
nj Medicine Lodge, Kan-Hs on October 30, 1888,
viz: Robert RAIDER, for the s !. saw sec 3, \
NV 4 sec 10, twp 81 south, range IL west.
He names the following witnesses 10 prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Daniel Firestone, Isaac Root, Jacob Large,
Aaron Root. all of Mingona y. o. Kansas.
10 Il w. r. BROwhLEE. Register.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-09-17

The two democratic papers at Meade
Centre have been consolidated under
the name of the Press-Democrat, with
IL. W. Brown in charge of the CONSOLE
dation. 1t is said that the chances are
good for the success of the entire DEM
ocratic ticket in Meade county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-09-17
Land onice at Larncd Kapsas Aug ., ~

Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his Intention
TO make final proof in support of his claim aud
that SAID proof will be made before the Probate
Judge, at Medicine Lodge, Kansas, on October
~, 1886, viz: John Weissend % d S ll40S for the
NV sec IL, twp "a south, OF range Is west.
lie names the following witnesses to prove
MS CONTINUOUS residence upon and cultivation
of said land. viz:
August Rudolf, Willis Utterback August
kilian. OF Etna, Kansas; Orlando Fritz of Sex.
ton, Kansas.
1874 w. r. BRowNLEE, Register.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-09-17
Land ONCE at Larned, Kans. Sept. q 1888.

Notice is hereby given that the following.
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support Of his claim.
and that said proof will be made before II. III.
lngrahGm, District Clerk, ut Medicine Lodge,
Kansas, on October %, 1885, viz: Joseph A.
kissick, for the lots I, 2 and Q NV sec 10,
twp 81 south, range 10 west
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land, viz:
David Roller, Strawder Z Mott. Harry Mar
tin, Willie Nichols, all of Dccrhead. Kans.
10 zoe w. X, BRowNLEE, RICHTER.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-09-17

Any mau who promises, in good
faith to support the nominees of the
democratic convention next Monday.
viii he permitted to take part in the
primary tomorrow.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-09-17
Land ofico at Larned Kans. Aug. 81, 1855.

Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inte ntion
and that said proof will be made before II. II.
Hardy, Probate Judge, at Medicine Lodge,
Kansas, on October %, 1850. viz: George W.
Reed, ID ll463 for the W u s-w Sc 4 s-w \,
aud s-w u Sc sec IL twp 30 south, OF range
10 west.
He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton of said land, viz:
John Jones, of Springvale, Kansas; Matt
Smith, w Smith, ) Proctor, OF Sun City,
Kansas.
152Oc WR. BRoWNLEE, Register.