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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04
Political Sparring.

Kansas City Star. The sparring for
! party advantage which is going on in
Congress over the silver question, the
lodging and ''fbbing.'' is anything but
reassuring and reveals the weakness and
curse OF our political system and the
folly of sending men to Congress who
are merely politicians-onlyt that and
| nothing more. The settlement of the
position of silver is not in the least a
political or party question; it has
properly no more to do with partisan
political controversies than BIELA's
| comet or the transit of Venus. Yet
here we have Congressman lodging
and turning; shifting their positions
and maneuvering, and considering only
the interests of their respective political
organizations, constituting mere
fractions of the American people.
The member who long ago made his
speech, not with the idea of influencing
legislation nor having III his mind any
national interest, but for Buncombe''
has since been standing jest. but he
stands in history monument of wis
dom beside him who speaks at time
like this only ''for party" Buncombe
county, n. c., is more tangible and
worthy object of interest than po-
litical partisan, who seems incapable of
speaking except for party" rather
than on the North Carolina statesman
whose horizon was bounded by the blue
hills of Buncombe.
The people, who make Congresses,
should insist on cessation of this
partisan nonsense, and consideration
of tie question without regard to the
Congressional campaign of 1894 or the
Presidential canvas of 1896. There
should be Ii init to the consumption
of time by petty politicians on party
schemes intent. Tuere is right side
to DE chosen and a wrong to be avoided.
A purely business matter should be
discussed in business. like fashion, by
business men, and as political pos
slbilities in the future are not to be re-
garded, so political declarations in the
past are to be considered Of no account
in meeting the business problems of
the day. 1t is not of the least i'm
portance what this or that party de-
clared in its platform last summer.
Platforms are made, as everybody
knows, for the temporary purpose of
catching votes generally, OF this or that
particular vote. A legislator for the
whole American people is not to be
guided in his conduct by platforms,
hammered out amid heat and roar of
national political convention, but by
his sense of his ever present duty to his
country; Its needs and wishes. 1t Is
not needful that his conduct be ICON
sistent" with the declarations of party
managers made six months or six years
before. Duties come with the succeed
ing days, and each days duty should lie
done by each day 8 light.
The present dilly-dallying with the
silver question is made the text of this
discourse; but what is said here of that
question is true of the discussion of all
public questions. To have system of
government worth mentioning, we
must have a government fer all and by
all; not of and for and by political
factions.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04
kansas civ Produco

KANSAS CITY, Jan 2.-Eggs-Heavier re-
ceipts; quiet; strictly fresh, firm; 22Xc ice
house, 2oc; hold steady. 1Sg19c butter
Large receipts, unchanged; creamery light
demand dull; fancy, 26G2sc; good, CSC store
packed, 15Ql6c. Dairy, quiet, firm: fancy, $50;
good to choice Ice; roll, good demand active
firm; extra fancy, lSc; good to choice IS y 10
Poultry-Fair receipts; market cleared;
wanted, firm; ROSTERS 15c each: hens and large
springs firm, 61ac; broilers, 4, SC per 10. Tur.
keys-Fair receipts; no surplus, active. firm.
ehc Ducks-Firm &c per ID. Geese Ga62o
per Id. Pigeons-Not wanted, 75c Dressed
chickens, rough, 41sG6c; fancy, 761sc turkeys.
wanted; active firm; large rough 1OHmilc;
fancy small, l1hc; ducks, S09c; geese, care.
Apples-Light receipts. quiet; common dull,
steady, sl.5o025o 80; fancy, scarce, firm, 81 rs
@325: Michigan, s3OO03.5o: New York, $50
@4.OO. Grapes-Light supply, firm; Concord,
New York fancy, So935c; Delaware, 4Oa65c per
1elh basket Cranberries-Firm: IS $4,000
per Dbl California fruits-Light supply; quiet
firm pears, & 0OG225 per box. Celery-Smau
l0325c Michigan, 40075c per bunch Potatoes
Light receipts, light supply, quiet firm:
northern, 1880 per bu.; Colorado s5d 9oc;
sweet firm; red e. yellow Soc per bu Beans
Eastern hand picked, - 15d ? - per bu; me-
dium ~ 90 > 10 per BIZ
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04
no ey and Investments,

NEW YORK, Jan. 2-IIigher prices were tho
rrIe at the exchange at the opening to-day
The great feature was Manhattan which sold
up to 1874 owing TO the non success of yester-
days underground franchise sale. Cordape
common was well supported and advanced TO
l5sH. Tho anthracites grangers. Gould and
Vanderbilt shares were all somewhat higher.
ii a m-The market developed weakness
shortly after the opening. owing TO the an.
nouneenent that $4,000 in gold had been Ell
gagged for shipment to Europe The shipment
is due to the scarcity of bills and an advance in
posted rate to 1881. The foreign exchange
market is higher than at the close YESTERDAY
The reported gold shipment started a selling
movement and general decline ensued. Man
haitian fell to 1904 Hudson fell IA to 1884,, and
the rest Of the list 4 to \.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04

That there is certain amount of
honor even in the dealings between
thieves has long been accepted as an
established truth, but when it comes to
an institution like the great louisiana
lottery being swindled out of 500, 900 a
month by set of sharps we all ex-
perience feeling of surprise. 1t has
lately come to light that a company
representing themselves as general
agents for the Louisiana State lottery,
the II Ks"-Kohn, King, Ketcham and
Kaufman have in their employ
printer and photographer who issues
bogus tickets in large quantities and
then they are unloaded onto the local
agents throughout the country, who
sell them to the people. The lottery
firm has been falling short about $780,
GOO per month for some time, and this
is no-doubt the cause. We would
simply remark on the side right here
that they are not the only ones who
have fell short while monKeying with
lottery schemes.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04

The late horrible story coming from
Helena, Arkansas, of the terrible
epidemic in the convict camp on the
st. l., " Iron mountain II. r., in which
so mangpoor fellows suffered so terribly
and died again brings before us the
Sinfuiness of this convict labor system.
In commenting on the subject, the
Kansas City Star very appropriately
says: EITHER the prisoners were
poisoned by somebody, most probably
an enemy of convict labor, or they died
from exposure, bad food and i'll
treatment. In either case the moral
IS that the outdoor employment
of convict labor, the chain gang system
should never be tolerated. In the dis
cussion of the good roads" question
the suggestion is often made that the
roads be made or kept in repair by
convict labor. 1t is to be ernestly hoped
that the suggestion will never prevail.
The very sight of men in the hideous
prison garb, the sight of shackles and
handouts and the brutaliZed faces and
bowed forms of convlcts is debaslng
and demoraliZing. Labor should not
be exhibited with ball and chain on
its leg. The outdoor chain gang con.
vict contract labor akin to that OF the
galleys in Europe, SO powerfully por-
trayed and reprobated by Victor Hugo
and Others Shut up the man who is
dangerous to the peace or safety of
society where be can DO no harm; but
do not parade him as victim or an
example"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04
If your liver or kidnevs are ont Of Or

If your liver or kidneys are out of or
der it is noticed at once OH the face.
either by the skin being dark greasy
yellow, or by blotclles and pimples ap
bearing on the face. Begg's Blood
Purifier and Blood Maker acts directly
on these organs, and Will make dark
greasy skin clear and transparent and
Will remove all pimpies and eruptions
from the face. Sold and warranted by
Ri. Young s. Co. and j. D. Karr.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04
There's Nothing Cheap About it.

DR.. Drummond's Lightning Remedy
for rheumatism Is put up in large bot
Ties, and the price is five dollars a bot
tie. 1t cures every time. All the cheap
remedies put together are not worth one
bottle of DR.. Drummond's Lightning
kemedy, and any sufferer will bear
witness to that fact, and any druggist
who has sold it is ready and willing to
ofter evidence. One bottle will cure
any ordinary case, and the money will
be returned if it fails. Sent to any ad.
dress prepaid on receipt of price.
Drummond Medicine Co., 1850 Maiden
Lane, New York. Agents wanted.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04

Congress man Bland makes the asser-
ton that that the world is rapidly drift
ing to paper currency. That if silver
be demonetized, 1t Will shortly be fol-
lowed by the demOnetizing of gold.
That the people will rise in their lndig-
nation and teach the statesmen les
son in finances. Right, Bro. Bland,
juststay true to the west and the peo-
pie and well stay by you. Party lines
will soon count for naught, compared
with party principle,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04

Many criticisms have been filed at the
crop showing made in the INDEX sever
al weeks since. We would remind our
readers that these statistics were those
furnished by the department of agri-
culture, and we do not vouch for their
accuracy, and much less so, from the
manner in which they are made up.
The report of acreage is first taken,
then individuals are called on for an es-
innate of the crop yield per acre, and
the product is the total crop. We do
not offer this in criticism of the work
of the commissioner of agriculture for
he probably does the best he can.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04
Cheap Holiday Goods.

DIR. Karr says he is not selling his
holiday goods for two prices and giving
loot present to get them to buy them
But he actually has the best goods fol
the least money of any firm west of
Wichita, to prove this call and price
his large stock of albums, dressing
cases, dolls and doll cabs. Toys of
every description, Shoofly horses. Yes
everything that is calculated to make
your wife, husband or children and
friends happy. Call and see us DIR.
j. d. Karr. .2S
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04

Forty-three trust concerns in the L.
) have capitalization of 81 ,352, 7O0, 600
one-haif water. The water is put in to
make large dividends appear small.
The Standard Oil Co. leads the list
with Sll0,0Ga, COO Disqualification, S45, COO
600 being water. And its guiding spl-
rit, Jno- D. RockafelIar becomes a
world wide plulanthropist by giving ST.
600, 900 to the Chicago University.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04

Jerry Simpson is now at Topeka,
holding councils of war with the poll
ticians. He is they claim emphatically
not a candidate for senator. This shows
Jerry's good sense. 1t would be de-
cidedly wrong to precipitate the 18th
district into another struggle now over
the legislature.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04

One of our exchanges in commenting
on the state of affairs in the house of
representatives in the state of Texas,
where there are nine peoples party
members and only one republican, says
this fact reminds them OF an antiquat-
ed COW sucking a two-Year-old calf.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04

The legislature convenes next Tues
day, and the question that should ring
in the minds of all the members, re-
gardless of politics Is, what are the
needs of my state, and what can | do
fol- the general welfare of the people of
Kansas
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04

SeXafroo! Sexafroo! the wonderful
tooth wash. If you desire a pearly
white set of teeth and sweet breath,
uso Sexafro. Ask for and see that you
get genuine SeXafroo and no other.
Every bottle guaranteed by j. ID. Karr
and j. r. Young 81 Co. te.x
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04

A decision of the supreme court in
Wyoming gives the organization of the
house to the fusionists. The decision
practically flies in the face of the
English rulings and decides that in
America technicalites in election laws
cannot defeat the plain will of the
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04

We notice some discussion of various
democratic senatorial candidates in
Kansas, and various parties mentioned
but if we are any judge of the express
sion of the people, John Martin is the
only democrat the pOpulists will swal-
lOry
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04

The Western Plowman is one of the
best agricultural magazines of the
country, especially for the West. We
offer this, together with the Index, one
year, for Sl.25, to all new subscribers,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04

Before the election there seemed
scarcely doubt that silver would hold
its own and that each of the old parties
would willingly concede a little. But
we find since congress convened that it
is having instead a desperate struggle
for bare existence. The creditor class
have captured the nation. Eastern de-
mocracy is prepared to ride rough shod
over the democrats of the West.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04
Notice.

Owing to the stormy weather preventing the
gathering of cattle, will pay literally for the
care and feeding of my cattle wherever found.
They consist of yearlings and year olds bear
ing the brand X directly over buckle or Fl on
lett nip, or L. All are earmarked wit b
half under crop on left ear and smooth Gro ID
on the right ear. W. t. NURDotK
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04

About 10 senatorial contest cases have
been flied by the populists. and 5 re-
preventative contests. The republicans
have filed at least representative con-
tests and probably many more.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04

We note the following cOrpses as the
result of the last political battle, viz;
the Force bill, the bloody shirt, McKin-
ley war tariff, good roads for political
Travellers" "Stand up for Kansas" j..
j. Ingalls,, Humphrey, Anthony, Ben
Harrison, and the republican party and
but they are too numerous to expati-
ate on, and we would write as an cpl
taph, Peaceful be thy slumbers.o
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04

The Kiowa papers are growing more
and more jealous each issue over the
Cherokee Strip opening. Here's our
heart and hand, boys, let congress do
something at once or get off the vessel
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04

Father McGlynn who some time ago
created such disturbance by his re-
belliOn from the Catholic church, has
been taken back.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04

Things in political circles seem to be
hot and getting hotter up at Topeka,
and we may expect lively times for
some days to come IN the organization
of the two houses.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04
STRAYEn

One big led COW of the Hereford breed.
white face, red around both eyes, branded
- (circle over X on left hip. no ear marks
~ Has been gone since 2nd of November
Anyone notifying me of her whereabouts will
he literally rewarded.
2t c. w. KRITzMIRE, Medicine Lodge.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04
$4,000 REWARD.

will pay the above reward for the arrest
and conviction of any person killing or unlaw-
fully handling any stock branded triangle II
Ek2 belonging to F. G. Habbell Il Co.. or for
fanny information leading to said arrest and
conviction. JAS. A. LoCKARD, Manager
Lodi, Barber county, Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04
STRAYFn

One white yearling strayed away about the
middle of September. Slit in left ear very
smooth horns. "A liberal reward will be given
Tor any information leading to it's recovery.
Robt. Walter Deerhead, Kansas
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04
Kansas City Grain Marke

KANSAS CITY, Jan. 2-Trade In wheat was
very dull here to-day, owing to light offerings
Prices OF car lots were a to NC higher al.
around. A few small lots of No g hard wheat
out of store sold to shippers.
Prices were quoted as follows: No hard
wheat 57h95sc; No. hard wheat, 560561c;
No hard wheat 54155Mc; rejected hard
wheat 44953c; No. red wheat, 6206ac; No
3 red wheat 5996lc; No red wheat 5ss9l5se
The corn market was steady with q fair de-
mand and moderate offerings No mixed
corn sold at 32i40S21sc; No. mixed, 500
3sl4c No. sold at 31h0S2c; No white,
S40341ac No white, 33AQ33Xc: No white,
nominally, 32c Shippers paid 3Sh@36c Missis.
sippi river and 3sIc Memphis for No, corn;
No. sold at 3603GHc Mississippi river
Oats continued weak Receipts were cars
Cash prices No. mixed 2S1E012sslc No g. $50
2Sl8c; No. 4, 26Hc; No. white, SO031c; No. 8
white, 293lS0c.
Rye firm; No sold at soc; No 8, 4sc;
No 4, nominally, 43145c.
Flaxseed steady 94996c, according to bill.
ing on the basis of pure; small lots, &c less.
Hay-Receipts, 81 cars; market strong Quo
tations are: Timothy, choice, SlLOO; good, 5000
@9.50; clover mixed, S7Oo0s.5O per ton: fancy
prairie, $3.50; good TO choice as 5009 00;I COM
mon, s6.5OaS0l
Chicago Grain and Provisions.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04
Chicago Live stock

CHICAGO, Jan 2.-Hogs-Receipts, $1,000:
Official yesterday, 2e,997; shipments yesterday
1887; receipts for the week, 96O97: shipments
for the week, 5l,7S6; receipts for the CORES
ponding week last year, 22s, 700; shipments for
the corresponding weeks last year, ~, sol; pack
ing from October % to date S91 ,o00; packing to
date last year. 100000; left over. about 10 600;
quality poor. Market active and steady at
Thursdays closing prices; sales ranged at
Sc 35G665 for light; Sc 350655 for rough pack.
ing; S. 4oQ6s0 for mixed; Sc. 6O96 95 for heavy
packing and shipping lots; pigs. IS. 309d35.
Cattle-Receipts, l0,590; official yesterday, 49,
059 shipments 4, 413; market weak and prices
5010c lower.
Sheep-Receipts, 5000; official yesterday, g..
1877; shipments, yesterday, 44si market quiet
and prices steady.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04
Chicago Grain and Provisions.
Jan ?. opened High'st Low'st Closing
ST. Ionfs Grain.

ST LOUIS, Jan. 2.-Receipts of wheat, 2S, 900
bu corn, 1O5,700 bu: oats, $1,000 bu Close
Wheat-Higher, cash, 671sc; December 67Ac
January, 679sc: February, 6sYc; May, FAC;
July, 1870. Corn-Higher, cash. 36Sc; Janu
ary 367sc; February, 3i5sc; March 3sxc: May,
4lAc. Oats Higher; cash, acc; May 34Ac
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04
STRAYED.

From my place miles south of town several
head of yearings. branded on either hin
marked, crop Oft right ear, also some 2-year-
Old heifers. branded ID on either hip, marked
crop OFT right ear, overbit in left. All dehorn.
ed. VIII pay one dollar per head for any in.
formation leading to their recovery.
ia j. ID. FLEMING.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04
POpuIist congressman.

AS we'll as Can be figured at present,
the people party will have a total of
y congressman during the next session
of congress. They will come from the
following states:
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04
STRAYEn.

From my place q. miles west of Medicine
Lodge, head of yearlings and two year olds,
GRANDCHILDREN left hip. Also a small dark gray
pony, t1N raw-boned and wild, no brand.
FIFTY cents will be given for information lead
ing to their location. Address or see A. Hada.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04

Wonder who will bear the enYiable
name of Eli when our next L. $. sena-
tor is chosen?
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04
A STRAY cow

Has been token up by Harry Stevens. Descrip
ton, red with white points, dehorned and
brand H + on right flank. Owner will please
call and get her on payment of cost of keeping.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04
MARKET REPORTS.
Kansas City Live stock.

KANSAS CITf, Jan
Cattle-Receipts 1892; calves, 3d. Shipped
yesterday. 1,063 The market was more active
and steady to strong generally. The follow
ing are representative sales:
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04

Sheep-Kecelpts, ~; no Shipments. Re
ceipts were largely directly to packers The
market for good nuttons and lambs was nomi-
nally STRONG. other neglected, weak. The fol.
lowing are representative sales:
al NUT ....... 6s s425 il99 com. mix. % 1870
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04

Hogs-Receipts, s,605; shipped yesterday
t22L The market for good hogs was active
and steady to strong: common mixed duh,
weak TO lower. The following are representa-
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04
ALIRERAL REWARn.

Will be given for the location Of all cattle
that have strayed from nv place near Round.
up. Brand B Address G. Bevins, Roundup,
fans.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04

The New Years issue of the Kansas
City Times contained 40 pages.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-01-04

A man named Edward Benson got
drunk and lay out in an alley in Kan
sas City, during the fearful blizzard on
Christm as night, and was frozen to
death. Other deaths by freezing dur
ing that storm, are also reported.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-09-05
DOCTOR GRAVES.
MS DEATH IN a PRISON CELL
An DENVER a SURPRISE.

Hon. Henry NJ. Furman Says His Ac-
qui'tal Was. sure-Thc Doctor.
Tired of the Delay, Sought Death.