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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-08-12
A Good Idea.

McCUNE, kANs.. AUG 7th, 1891.
Bro. BENEDICT: l will give you my
ideas. l am 53 years old, and have
been farming III the west nearly all my
adult life. My observations and in
vestigationS go 10 show that the ashes
of corn stalks or stubble is not worth
one tenth as much to the soil as is the
unburnt material plowed under. The
plan of Mr.. Edes has been fully tested
and put to practice in this community
tor thirty years, and the soil is white,
clayey, heavy, and not half as produc-
tive as 1t used to be. In fact if it were
not for the tame grasses, which they
are now growing extensively, and plow-
ing under to enrich the land, many OF
the farms would soon have to be aban-
doned.
You say you have only raised bush
els to the acre this year. Well, the
other II bushels is in the soil yet, plus
the amount of fertility added to it by
the amount of fertiliZing material you
plowed under last fall. Had you reap
ed your 25 bushels this year, and put
nothing back, your land would have
been just % bushels less able to replen-
iSh your granary In the future. and a
sure process of exhaustion would be
leave you bankrupted. It is a certain
fact that every bit of animal or vegeta
BILE matter that is returned to the sol
enriches it. Burning up your barn
yard manure and hauling the ashes out
would not do; and the wasteful barba-
rous practice of burning hundreds of
loads of straw and stubble and weeds
and grass that should be turned under
and returned TO the soil every year
cannot be too strongly condemned.
know that Horace Greedy sanction
| ed the idea that making two blades OF
grass grow where only one grew before
was a great advantage to mankind, but
| if by doing so we permanently exhaust
| the soil in one fourth of the time, it
| is doubtful if our children would rise
up and call us blessed. Again, suppose
we could all get so bushels to the acre
how much per bushel would we get for
it? How-long would our lands last!
How much richer would the farmers be.
and what would be the aggregate num-
Der of our millionaires, and the aggre-
gate capitalization of the railroads, and
one thousand other monopolies and
trusts that nestle in the booths of this
republic of ours, and suck every drop
of milk out of the agricultural teat of
! our country?
sometimes think it would be bles-
sing if the land would balk, and refuse
its increase, until prIvation had infus-
ed some sense into the people of this
government. No need to
shove the soil, but let us shove the
Peoples party for all that is out. l am
very respectfully yours,
JAMES l.. SWITZER.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-08-12

Imported from Canada His colts will stand
comparison with the get OF any draft stallion
in the county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-08-12
About Paints!

It is the best econo-
my to use the very
best paint, especially
for outside work. for
the reason as every
one very we'll knows
that this climate is
very severe on all
paints used for exter-
ior work, causing the
common cheap kinds
to chalk and fade, CIV
ing, after a very short
time, no protection to
buildings, and being
unsatisfactory in eY-
cry way. Believing
the best is the cheap
est always. we are
again offering for the
spring trade The Old
Reliable Mound City,
strictly Pure Mixed
Paints in all the new
and desirable shades.
We have sold this
paint for three sea-
sons, and it has never
failed to give perfect
satisfaction, from the
fact that it is not a
mush filed with Span
ISL whiting, Barytes
or common clay, but
is strictly pure French
Zinc and Lead milled
with finest colors. IF
you are thinking of
painting anything this
season, call and see us,
as we are prepared to
do you good. Our line
of Fine Varnishes,
Oils, Buggy Paints,
White Lead, Colors.
Artists Tubes, Brush
es, i'll fact everything
pertaining to the paint
business is full and
Complete.
Respectfully,
Day &Records.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-08-12

Miss Tabor reached home yesterday.
Irwin Stafford is expected home this
week.
Don't forget the lawn party, Friday
night.
Josh Whitcomb" at the opera house
to- night.
The thermometer dropped about fif-
teen degrees last night.
Eastern Star entertain ment at the
courthouse next Monday evening.
Herb. Williams is laid up, this week,
with swelling on his right hand.
DR.. Y ant is at his office again. Call
and get your Dental work done. loft
Married, in this county, August 3rd,
Thomas II. Hanna and Miss Clara E.
Nurse, of Mingona.
Undertaken Higgins sent out coffin,
Monday, for SiX-monthS-Old grand
child of George Bakes, who lives in
Valley township.
Jim McNeal and Clark Rackley have
furnished rooms III the north part of
town, and are now prepared to go it
la old bachelor in the right kind of
way.
Another reunion of the normal pu-
pills at the courthouse, last Monday
evening was pleasant affair in every
particular. The program consisted of
songs, Rotations, etc., and all were
we'll delivered.
1t is thought now that the sugar mill
will start next Monday, and that the
cane crop will riDen fast enough to keep
it running steadily. Everything is in
readiness for the cane, and it IS ripen-
ing rapidly.
Judge Mckay came over last We'd
nesday, and heard motions in the Cum
bingham case. A motion was argued
TO vacate the order of arrest, and was
overruled. Court adjourned Saturday
at noon, and the judge went home.
There are few worthless ours in this
| city that could be disposed of without
resulting in any serious loss to the COM
munity. They make the nights hIdeous
by their continual yelping, and the
weary laborer has little chance for rest
Our city council is composed of one
real estate dealer and insurance agent:
one attorney; one blacksmith; one car
! penter, one clerk; one county officer.
In the levy of an occupation tax we fail
to see any of these occupations men
| toned
1t commenced raining here at Z
O'Clock this morning, and rained good
steady shower for nearly an hour. AS
we go to press, at $50, it looks as if we
are about to haye big rain. From ap-
pearances, the rain is general over the
county.
Do you want 81 copy of Grants
memoirs for So? We will send you the
Cosmopolitan Magazine, 81 publica-
ton, the INDEX for 81. and 81 copy
ii Grants memoirs, postage paid for
81; all for ss Come quick. Sherman,
Sheridan or Mcclellan memoirs On the
same terms. All on best paper, cloth
binding. II
We believe the A per cent levy 100
high, and we think the council ought
to reconsider tie ordinance Matters
Will gradually adjust themaely es. and
city warrants will increase in value as
soon as some regular time is establish
ed for paying part of the debt. There
is no need of trying to reach a cash
basis at one jump. The high rate will
encourage tax-shlrkers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-08-12
e Kentucky Whip and Morgan Sta
"CHARLIE."

The best all purpose horse In this section.
His colts from all classes of mares are very
compact, hardy work horses. We have two or
three teams, the get of the two horses last
mentioned, for sale at prices to suit the times.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-08-12
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STATE OF KANSAS. ! I.
BARBER Co. :

49, EOU n tdJ,IoU a
STATE OF KANSAS,
BARBER Co.
!, E, r. Peck. county treasurer, do solemn
~ swear that the above aud foregoing is a
true and correct statement to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
g. B. PICK
County Treasurer.
Sworn TO aud subscribed before me this
sth day Of August, 1891.
e. n. NIXON,
y Register Of Deeds.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-08-12
Dime Social.

Monday evening, August 18th, at the
courthouse. Fifty cents worth of fun
for a dime. Members of the Eastern
Star will give one of their unique So
Gals, consisting of music and recita-
tions, etc. During the evening there
will be gentleman sewing" and Ia
dies mail driving contest. First and
second prizes Will be awarded to each
The public IS cordially invited.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-09
Citation by Publication,
No. SOL.
AUGUSTA STEINKoENIG
VS.

No. SOL.
AUGUSTA STEINKoENIG
PHILLIP STEINKOENIG.
In the District Court of BeNar county, 3'th
judicial District.
The State of Texas to the Sheriff or any
Constable of BeXar COMMUNICATING:
You are hereby commanded, that by max
ing publication of this citation in some news
paper published in the county OF Bexar, once
in each week for four consecutlVeWeehs,p pre-
vious to the return day hereof, you summon
Phintp Steinkoenig. whose residence Is I'M
known to be and appear at the next regular
term of the district court of the 3Ith judicial
District On and for ReXar county, to be holaen
AT the court house thereof, in the City OF san
Antonio, on the first Monday in June, a. ID.
1891, the same day being the first day OF June,
1891 then and there 10 answer petition
filed in said court on the 18th day OF April,
1891 in suit, numbered on the Docket OF
said court, No 5OOl, wherein Augusta Stein
kOenig is Plaintiff, and Phillip SteinkOeniE is
defendant, wherein plaintiff alleges as FOL
lows, to-wit: That plaintih is an actual, bona
tide inhabitant of the state OF Texas, and has
resided in BeXar county six months next pre-
ceeding the filing of this suit. That the resi-
dence of defendant is unknown. That plain
tiff and defendant were lawfully married on
the 4th DAY of October, 1886, and lived together
until the 3lst day of August, 1887, when de-
PENDANT left petitioner with the intention Of
abandonment and has not returned since.
That there is no community property, aud
there are no children the issue of said marri-
age.
Wherefore plaintiff prays judgment dis
solving the bonds of matrimony existing be-
tween plaintiff and defendant, for costs and
general relief.
Herein fail not, but have you before said
court on the said first day of next term there
of this writ with your return thereon, show
ing how you have executed the same.
Witness, Nat Lewis. Clerk of the District
Court of BeXar County.
Given under my hand and seal of said Court
at Office in the City of San Antonio.
SEAL this the 9th day of April, A. d. 1891.
NAT LEWIS,
Clerk District Court of Bexar County.
By GEO. W. HUNTRESS, Deputy.
Issued same day.
Came to hand April 9Th, A. d. 1891, at 4
O'Clock D. m, and publication of above cita-
ton ordered made in the San Antonio LIGHT.
T. P. MCCALL,
Sheriff, BeXar County.
By W. d. DRUSE, Deputy
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-09
A Wonder Worker.

Mr.. Frank Huffman. young man of
Burlington. Ohio, states that he has been
under the care of two prominent physi-
clans, and used their treatment until he
was not able to get around. They pro-
nounced his case to be Consumption and
incurable. He was persuaded to try DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds and at that time was
not able to walk across the street without
resting. He found, before he had used
half Of dollar bottle, that he was much
better: he continued to use itand is today
enjoying good health. If you have any
We guarantee satisfaction. Trial bottle
free at Dreiss, Thompson Il Co.'S drug
store. 4-22 m.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-09
ghe Daily Eight.
SAA2AsAaAA2S1s2 aSa2AoASo<S9o,
SATURDAY, MAY o, 1891.
Electric Ritters.

This remedy is becoming so well known
and so popular as to need no special men
ton. All who have used Electric Bitters
sing the same song of praise.-A purer
medicine does not exist and 1t is guaran-
teed to do all that is claimed. Electric
Bitters will cure all diseases of the Liver
and Kidneys. will remove Pimples, BoilS,
Salt Rheum, and other affections caused
by impure blood.-Will drive Malaria
from the system and prevent as well g.
cure all Malarial fevers. For cnre OF
Headache, Constipation and Indigestion
try Electric Bitters-Entire satisfaction
guaranteed, or money refunded.-Price
so cts. and S1.OO per bottle at DreisS.
Thompson 81 Co.'S Drugstore. 4-2!-lm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-09
sH,Lon.s CONSUMPTION CURE.

This is beyond question the most sue
cessful Cough Medicine we have ever
sold, a few doses invariably cure the
worst cases of Cough, Group and Bronchi-
it's, while its wonderful success in the
cure of Consumption is without parallel
in the history of medicine. Since its first
discovery it has been sold on guarantee,
a test which no other medicine can stand.
If you have a cough we earnestly ask you
to try it. Price 10c, SOC and 81. Ii your
lungs are sore, chest or back lame, use
Shiloh's Porous Plaster, Sold by Adolph
DreiSS. 3:2S:eod
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-09
AIWoNpER WORKER.

Mr.. Frank Huffman. young man of
Burlington, Ohio, states that he had been
under the care, of two prominent physi-
clans, and used their treatment until he
was not able to get around. They pro-
nounced his case to be Consumption and
incurable. He was persuaded TO try Dr.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds and at that time was
not able to walk across the street without
resting. He found before he had used
half of dollar bottle, that he was much
better; he continued to use it and is to-
day enjoying good health. If you have
any Lung. Throat or Chest Troubles try
it. We guarantee satisfaction. Trial
bottle free at Drei>S, Thompson & Co.'S
drug store. N4-11-lm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-09
Citation by Publication.
No 1898.


MARY Kinney
JAMES KINNEY.
In the District Court of Bexar County, 37th
Judicial District.
The State of Texas to the Sheriff or any Con-
stable of Bexar County-Greeting:
You are hereby commanded that by max
ing publication of this Citation in some news
paper published in the County of Bexar, once
In each week for four consecutive weeks,
previous to the return day hereof, you sum-
mon James Kinney. whose residence is
unknown, 10 be and appear at the next
regular term of the District Court of the 37th
Judicial District in and for Bexar County, to
be holden at the Court House thereof in the
City of San Antonio, on the first Monday in
June, A. D., 1891, the same being the first day
of June, 1891, then and there to answer
apetition filed in said Court on the 23rd day
of April, 1891, in suit, numbered on
the docket of said Court, No. 1895, wherein
Nary Kinney is plaintiff, and James Kinney
is defendant, wherein plaintiff alleges as
follows, to-wit: That plaintiff is bona tide
inhabitant of BeXar County, Texas, and
has resided in said county for more
than six months prior to the filing of this
suit. That the residence of defendant is un-
known. That plaintiff and defendant were
on the 10th day of October, A. D., 1884,
and lived together until the 10th day of April
A. D., 1888, when defendant left plaintiff
with the intention of abandonment and has
That there is no community property, and
the issue of said marriage is a girl, Lizzie,
aged years.
Wherefore plaintiff prays for a decree an
nulling the marriage between plaintiff and
defendant, for the care and custody of said
child, for costs, and all general and special
relief as the plaintiff may in the premises be
entitled.
Herein fail not, but have you before said
Court on the said first day of next term
thereof this writ with your return thereon,
showing how you have executed the same.
Witness. Nat. Lewis, Clerk of the District
Court of Bexar County.
Given under my hand and seal Of said
Court at Office In the City of San
SEAL Antonio, this the 23rd day of April, A.
D., 1891. NAT. LEWIS,
Clerk District Court of Bexar County.
By GEO. W. HUNTRESS, Deputy.
Issued same day.
Came to hand April 24th, A. d. 1891, at
9 O'Clock a. m, and publication of above
citation ordered made in the San Antonio
LIGHT. Il. p. MCCALL,
Sheriff BeXRr County.
By W. D. DRUsE, Deputy. 5.94w
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-09

Vegetation in the Alps recedes
downward from year to year. Former
ly Alpine roses grew at an altitude of
1900 feet. Now they are seldom found
higher tnan $500 feet, and are at that
height stunted. Beeches have gone
down 1900 feet. Various berries which
once fiourished 1900 feet above sea
level, do not grow in higher atitudesl
now than $500 feet.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-09

The humps of camels are mere
Jumps of fat, and not provided for in
the framework of the skeleton. When
the animal is in good condition, the
humps are full and plump. On a
long journey, where food is scarce,
the humps are entirely absorbed, the
skin covering them hanging over the
flank like an empty box.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-09

The Turkish Sultan's kitchen costs
the empire 100000 annually. The
building extends $50 feet ON every
side. The dishes are sealed in the
kitchen by no less person than
Osman Pasha, the hero Of Plevna,
and are unsealed in the Sultan's
presence.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-09

-SHILOH'S CATARRH REMEDY. a
marvellous cure for Catarrh Diphtheria,
Canker Mouth, and Headache. With
each bottle there is an ingenious nasal in
jector for the more successful treatment
of these complaints without extra charge.
Price SOC. Sold by Adolph Dreiss.
3-2S-pOd
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-09

We have speedy ana positive cure
for catarrh, diphtheria, canker mouth
and headache, in SHILOH'S CATARRH
REMEDY. A nasal injector free with
each bottle. Use it If you desire health
and sweet breath. Price SOC. Sold by
Adolph Dreiss. = : 3-2S-eod
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-09
To Printers and Publishers.

You can buy a bargain in press, or an
engine, by addressing T. b. JOHNSON,
LIGHT Office. 5-6-tf.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-09
V6Sas
LINENS AND UPHOLSTERY. !!

This department has
establishment Recent changes
believe
leading
n the
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-09
There's No Mckinley Tariff on
These Prices!

IMPORTED TURKEY RED TABLE DAMAsK, wide
and
LOOM BLEACHED TABLE DAMAsK all inches
BLEACdED DAMASK and
SETS Cloth long,
3 yards with a
BLEACHED SIS at
$780, ST. So co. 34 So S.
all linen
per Dozen inches 75c inches
inches
FANCY FRINGED DOYLIFs White Cenes,
TURKEY to 5perdoz
2 long
yards each
yards long, SOU, So so; yards long at 50
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-10-21

these small tracts, and the reasons for
their peculiar shape. will not report
this here further than is necessary to
7 make the situation clear. In an irrigated
country, the cultivated land lies between
the aceqnia or irrigating ditch and the
river. Our valleys are usually narrow,
giving ordinarily a width of 900 to 5000
feet to this cultivated land. This is cut
up into small farms. When first settled,
the original occupants usually had plot
form fifty to 300 varas wide "a vara is a
short yard, thrty-three inches), running
from the river to the foothills back OF the
acequia. As generations succeeded each
other these tracts were divided among
heirs until the strips became very narrow.
The land is of great fertility and hence a
small farm will support a family.
"To illustrate by a part Of the Rio
Grande valley with which l am familiar,
the series of small holdings runs as FOL
lows, as to width in varas: 20, IS, %, 81,
Is, 5, 40, 10, 10, 80, 40, So, 26. Here are
fourteen small farms, each about $500
feet long from the hills to the river, and
having an aggregate width of $50 varas or
about 900 feet. All together they con-
tain about 35 acres or an average OF ~
acres each. They have been owned and
occupied and worked through many gene
rations, and the title to them is as perfect
as any that can be conceived, except that
they are menaced by the power OF the
United States, in direct violation OF the
treaty. Now, the land court bill provides
in section II that any one OF the owners
of the above fourteen tracts, upon making
proof OF the fact of his residence, etc.,
may ENTER such legal subdivision not ex-
ceeding 100 acres, as shall include his
said possession The smallest legal sub
division known to land office law is forty
acres, and yet within less area than
that, we have fourteen owners in this
case.
"From this it will be seen how utterly
inapplicable this provision is to country
which was settled before either James
town or Plymouth was thought OF, and
where land is held in an entirely different
manner from that which was suitable to
our public domain on the prairies OF the
northwest.
81 will not enlarge on this subject here,
as propose with yonr permission, to for
ward special communication on this
particular point, at some suitable time
during the coming session of congress,
but have ventured this much to show
how necessary it will be to amend this
law in certain particulars, in order to
make it applicable to the vast number of
cases which come under the head Of
small holdings"
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-10-21
Statehood Means PrOGress.

The signs of the times seem to indicate
strongly that the next congress will pass
an enabling act for New Mexico. In fact
those who claim to be well posted on the
subject predict that the act will pass con-
gress before the end of January. In that
event Governor Prince will undoubtedly
call an extra session of the legislature for
the purpose of calling another constitu-
tional convention. If everything works
as smoothly as is hoped for, the people
may have the pleasure of voting for an.
other constitution by next spring. The
Enterprise is decidedly in favor of state
hood, and will support almost any con-
stitution in preference to remaining a
territory. We would like to see all party
strife laid aside in this matter, and all
citizens labor for the advancement of the
territory. Statehood means progress and
prosperity, and no man who wishes to
live in this country should oppose the
onward march of civilization. Let us
try and keep up with the procession, and
fight our political battles afterwards s.
Silver City Enterprise.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-10-21
GOVERNOR PRINCE ON LAND TITLES IN NEW
MEXICO.

We publish below the portion OF the
governors report in which, under the
general heading of land titles, he draws
particular attention to the legal condition
of the small farms which exist in such
great numbers throughout our valleys.
There is no subject which interests 80
many people in New Mexico as this and
it was hoped that the land court bill
would provide some way in which the
title in these cases could be made perfect
without trouble or expense. The facts
were fully explained to the congressional
committee when the delegation of ourciti-
zens was in Washington year and a half
ago, but before the bill passed everything
that was then said. seems to have been for
gotten and the law must be materially
amended before it will be of any use in
this regard. The following is what the
governor says on.the subject
"The provisions with regard to the
small holdings affect thousands, and
they are vitality defective. The errors in
this part of the law are those which
would naturally occur in an instrument
drawn by persons unfamiliar with the
peculiarities of New Mexican farms as to
size and shape.
"In my report of 1890 .(pp. 6 and y
l endeavored to explain the nature oil