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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-08
SPEARVILLE.

SPEARvILLE. KAN, Dec. It'll, 1877.
To the Editors of the TiRes.
Dir. Dickinson of the Arkansas Valley
Town Site Co.. accompanied by . sur
veyor arrived here last Wednesday morn
ing for the purpose of making Q complete
survey OF the south part Of the town site.
owing to the gentle breeze that blew
unable to accomplish anything until
Thursday, when by hard work they COM
pleted their work, a plat was made and
the names given to the streeta We un-
derstand that about twenty lots have
been sold. q party We are informed pur-
chased lot for the purpose of starting .
saloon, this project is not looked upon
with favor by a majority of tho citizens
while SONS rather favor it. but the fact il
we will no doubt have one hero whatever
may he the opinion Of the people.
Lots have increased in value in the last
few DAYS. the most choice being held at
fifty dollars, whether this is wise move
on the part of the CITY dada or not il q
question that will be decided by time.
The hotel question still continues to b
the absorbing topic. every one sees the
necessity for hotel and is willing to con.
tribute his part in talk. if there was q
stock company formed with . capital Of
fifty thousand dollars. with shares to thu
number of five hundred at one hundred
dollars each and talk received for stock a
nominal price. every one here would
be large stock holder and the stock sOor
all taken. But the lucky man will happer
along after awhile. as good an investment,
as that would be will not fail to lind al
investor.
MIR. Johnsou's stable is about completed
and is an ornament to the town.
Mr.. Villains the mill man and ono o.
the city dads is here. and intends remov
ing his family here as soon as he can &C.
ms business arranged.
Mr.. X. E. Edwards & Bro. of Kinsley
paid us q short call Thursday.
Mr. G. w. Miliner. the ex land agent a
Kinsley. stopped at the Stafford house ,
few evenings since. Our visitOrs are q
Numerous that all We can do now is u
recoliect the most important dignatarie
that call on us.
Mr. Shannon is busy building on hi
clam SIX miles west of town. he think
he Is the pioneer of the future rival O
Spearville.
Squire Van Voohis is now permanently
located in his new office on grove street
all law breakers bad better keep q sharl
lookout as tho Squire is now posting him
self in the mOd1s Operandi Of his Office
call the FIRST.
We must not omit to mention the fac
that we had a grand antelope chase nea
here THURSDAY, some twelve or fifteel
antelope were discovered about q quartz
OF mile east of town. The Major who wa
surveying the town site was made &C
Qnainted with the fact. Now the Mljo
; has i dog that Is the hero of some hal
/ dozen antelope c1ases, he put her in pssl
/ tIon TO see tirm wnen away she went an
away went tn. game. the race was inter
csgiag. but the antelope soon LETT her i
the rear So lar thar he soon gave up Il
chase ard cane back without aay gor
stains upon Der.
ZAB.
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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-08

Superindent c. +. Morse of this
road, and John Strour. the great rail-
road manager. who will become general
manager of the A. I. Il s. +. next month,
passed west in a special car last Thurs-
day.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-08

After feeling of corn husks. consulting
the frogs and wading through swamps.
Prof Goldman says there will be eighteen
snow storms this winter. besides the usual
mum Der Of cat squalls.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-08

MIR. j. W. Sidlow returned from the
ranse yesterday. and reported buffalo
very scarce. He went some distance
south of the Canadian, about leo miles
from here, and saw but one buffalo.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-08

Messrs. Bassett. Hinkel. Springer and
IL. V. Cook returned from a two weeks
turkey hunt through the southern country
to-day. They had good time and slew
ffty-oue fowl.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-08

Last Saturday the attention of Town
ship Trustee Beatty was called to the fact
that woman had died at dug out IN
the western part of the city. and that her
husband WAS unable to defray the burial
expenses. The Trustee promptly attended
Sunday. The woman's name was Maggie
Yelling. wife of john WellIng, and thew
were recently from Dako;ah. She had
been an invalid for 4 long time and on
last Saturday evening he returned from
his FORK to find her dead.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-08

Mn. Geo. B. Cox. accompanied by her
brother. Mr.. A. C. Bennett, started last
eveping for visit to her old home in New
Jersey.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-08

The ice has stopped all navigation north
of the fortieth degree of latitude, and the
railroads will have it their own way for
four OF five months.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-08

Harrison Kelly, Receiver of Public No.
mics. Topeka, aud Melville o. Salter, Re
gister Land Office. Independence, Kansas.
have been confirmed.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-08

Mr.. ID. V McGonigle and +. p. Schulz
have quit running their delivery wagon
and expect to start out Oh the range Mon
day or Tuesday.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-08

Tho Long Branch was ahead this season
with the TON and jerry beverage. Egg
nog was ~ free rs water at that bar on
Thanksgiving day.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-08

lower than ever sold in this country. Call
and examine.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-08

The House has done itself no honor in
failing TO admit the Republican member
from Colorado. says o Democratic news
paper.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-08

Mr.. Geo. Brown Jr. put in an appear
'ance yesterday. George, the elder, is
pleased aud has purchased new suit on
the strength of his good luck.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-08

Mr.. J. l.. Drisk,ll started for Texas La
evening, to be absent few weeks.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-08

Mr.. Z. E. Good. the popular travelling
agent for the Aichison grocery house of
Julius Kuhn, was in this city yesterday.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-08
Personal.

Mr.. Abner Offerle. Of OHarle. passed
through the city yesterday on his way
home from buffalo hunt.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-08

Mr.. W. C. Shinn has purchased the
Dodge City Tannery. and will tan robes
for cash or on shares
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-08
LOCAL AND Personal.
DODGE CITY. SATURDAY. DEC. 8. -.

Mr., J. T. Darr is in from the Walnut.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-08

Constable Morrow has been on the po
lice force since last Tuesday
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-08

Webster has an abundance of every
thing in the grocery and provision line,
fresh and pure.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-08


c. II. BeesOn.
Aisutes Of previous meeting read and appYoy.
ed. On motion Of d. d. Colley. the report Of
the committes apo rted to examine the books
OF ex Treasurer Chas. II. Schulz, Wa posspon-
ed until his return,
The following bills were presented and allow.
ed: Edward J. Hasterson sslery - assistant
xarshsl and medical treatment Of wounds re-
cevsd in the xETess sf Shaw, $500
L. L. Deeer sslery ~ Marshal &e-, G,1
Chas. L. Bsssett Policeman, $50
Lloyd Shinn salery - Treasurer, 900
L. =. CoibOrn ssiery Is City Clerk, asa
On motion Of J0hn Newton the Office Of City
Marshal was declared vacant, the Mayor there
upon appointed Edward J. Masterson to the
said Marshslship. which appointment The Coun-
Gil confirmed.
The petition of D. II. Frost, F. c. thinner
mann. s. Keller. r. 6. Reynolds and others.
protesting against the removal Of L. L. DeEer
was upon notion laid upon the table.
The PETITION Of W. Il. Masterson, R. II,
Wright, r. L Beatty II. M Beverley and 9th
ers, calling attention the non residence OF ID.
u. Frost, Police Judge. was upon montioa laid
upon the table.
On motion The Co1ncl adjourned.
E.F, COlbosn,
City Clerk.
James II. Kelley, Mayor.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-08

The Sughrue brothers were visited this
week by their father who resides in Leay-
enworth.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-08

Mr.. Ell. Colborn. accompanied by Ed
Masterson called on us to-day.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-08

10. Waters. of Topaka. has signed The
Murphy pledge.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-08

We notice . nice lot of dressed chicken:
at Webstcr's.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-08

We understand that Mr.. Harry T.. Cry
don il agii aiing the Murphy movement.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-08

Mr.. J.. {. C-uDor started for st. Lcuis
last Sunday n:gh,. Mr.. Connor has
rented Lloyd ShinB's bailding. next door
east Of Dr. McCai:y's. which is now
beng fitted up to receive 4 new sock OF
ladies' and gents furnishing goods. Mr.
{. Is now seleciiDg and purchasing his
stock and will pgobaDly he ready to dis
play lis wares 20 the public next week.
AZ hs IL popular. liberal. accommoda-
ing and en,erprisinz young man. be will
undoubtedly succeed. He has host of
friends whose bes; wishes ne possesses.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-08

S. KOHNES, TAILOR.
Ore door east Of Hadder & Diapers.
Dodge City Kansas. I'm.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-08
CITY COUNCIL.

Regular meeting OF the Council OF the
City Of Dodge City. held December Atm,
1877.
Present. J. II. Kelley, Mayor.
D. D. COlley. Councilman.
y. J. Leonard.
C. BoeaOn
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-08


.AEAT. AMI Personal.
nonc. crrv s.T,rpp.y me- q -,
-. -~->.-.>O ce0-~. ., nv
i' .. D", % ~ 49,.
w. actin. Mira In, NJ dressed chickens
:, Webstcr,s
Mr.. Ell. Colborn. accompanied by Ed.
Masterson called on us to-day.
Mr. IL Dri,lll started for Texas last
.,.,,n 20 n. ,hs.n, , few weeks.
Constable Morrow has been ON the po-
lice force sine. LAST Tuesday.
--.
10. "aters' oil iohaha' nAs Aie"'" ''''
We unue's'aho '"a' nj, nary H' Wy
"O" !" nAi"s 'no "uip". n''o'"'""
d. "e' my
Nv, '""H o''' '"'' u" '"''
ma" "
Mr.. W. c. Shinn has purchased the
~
''' s"'' w on o"-,oo.
The Sughrue brothers were visited this
week by their father who resides in Leav-
'""o''"' -----
Mr.D.V McGonigle and +. p. Schulz
have uuit running their deliyery wagon
and expect to start out on the range Mon
IL,
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-04-25
WADE HAMPTON.

Vale Hampton Is winning his way to
the hearts Of the people OF South Carroll
ma in a way In which no other man In
the state could have hoped to. Even
the colored men OF the state are begin.
ming TO regard hi m as their savior. and
they are hocking to his standard by the
score. While in Charleston Z
FEW days ago Governor Hampton
made speech to tn, colored men OF
Charleston county, In which he reas-
serted the pledges SO often made by him
during the late campaign, assuring them
Of equal protection under the laws OF the
state; equal privileges in the public
schools, and the fullest protection in ali
their rights Of citizenship. Nearly all
the leaders OF the colored element in
Charleston county were present and
heard this speech, and they expressed
much satisfaction at the frankness with
which Governor Hampton addressed
them. They have faith in Hampton
and are willing to trust their cause In his
hands. Already the business affairs OF
South Carolina are beginning to assume
more encouraging aspect. and the feel.
Ing Of confidence which Hampton IL 10.
spring In the people Of the state will be
sure to place her on the high road TO
prosperity.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-04-25
LOUISIANA.
Packards Preparation to Alb
dictate the st. Louis Hotel.
Republican Members Taking Their Seats in
the Legisla'" e-Proclamatiou by
90. Nichols
THH HEGIRA GOES on.

NEW ORLEANS, April 23.-The follow
ing Republican members presented them
selves at the bar OF the house and were
sworn in: Heating and Brown of Caddo,
Dnkgrave ofMadison. Hill of Ascension,
Cray st. Mary, Magloire OF Avoylles,
Blown OF Jefferson. Thomas OF Bossicr,
and Gracen of Algiers.
DINKGRAvE's SENTIMENTS.
Mr. Dinkgraye. speaking OF number
ofhis associates and himself, said: They
considered it their duty,to follow the ma
jo;ity of their colleagues, but not sur
reader their principles. They yielded to
the force OF circumstances and would CO.
operate in any measure Tor the good of
| the state.
RESIGNED.
| A letter OF resignation from Lucius
| Early, who was returned from West
Feliciana by the board, was read and re.
ceired.
There are absent now from the house
bu. fou" Republican members and from
the senate three.
Gov. Packard remains in the state
| house.
| TIE sENAToRSHIP.
Judge ii. Nj. Spofiord was nominated
to-day by the Democratic caucus for l..
| 5. Senator. In an interview Yesterday
| Judge Spotiord said: 1.-The policy OF
President Hayes, as outlined by his in.
augural address, and his official actor
since ne was declared President by con
'itutional authority, has met my hearty
appreciation, and so long az he stands
ssuarely up to that policy he Will have
nE' humble support
COY. NICHOLS PROCLAMATION.
The morning papers will contain tie
following proclamation;
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
| STATE OF LOUISIANA,
NEW ORLEANS, April "a, 1877.
BY direction OF the President OF the
United States the troops now stationed In
the vicinity OF the ST. Louis hotel ana
elsewhere within the limits of this CITY
will be removed 10 their usual barracks
at IL III. this day. The welfare of the
state demands and my official honor is
pledged that the carrying out OF this or
der will result in no disturbance. In
furtherance therefor | request and urge
the citizens OF Louisiana 10 pursue their
usual avocations and to abstaln'from con.
gregating in the neighborhood OF the 81,
Louis..hOtel.
,Signed) FRANCIS T. NICHOLS,
Governor Of Louisiana.
By the Governor.
WILL A. STRONG,
| Secretary of State.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-04-25
List OfPatruts.

tList of patents issued to inventors Of Illinois
for tho week ending May ,ie77 and each dated
April IL, 1871 Furnished this paper 10y Coz q
Coz. solicitors of patents washington
q. Begnall, fluting iron. Chicago; q.
Carroll, attachment for key board to
musical instruments, Chicago; X.
Elwood, attaching cul!ivator shovel,
Sycamore; w. Evans, ticket.reel, Chi
cago;C. Marsh, harvest-reel Sycamore;
S. p. folding, flower stand, Peoria ;
c. Pool, gate. Ottawa; W. Sanford.
tube Welding furnace, Chicago; ii.
Ttrotr armatures for electric magnets,
Edwsrdsvile; II. VIII and c. Ueble, We.
locirede, Chicago G.. Wright, pan and
basin, Chicago N. Chavez, gate, Mon.
mouth; A. Abbott, sleigh knees, Chi
cago. n. and }. Barnes. sewing machine.
Rocktord; n. Bartles, oil can, Elgin; r.
Coddlngton and IL. Kennedy, harvester
elevator. Plano; G. Douglas and l..
wemple, mower. Evanston, James
Drummond, marking plug to-
bacco. Alton G.. Gleason. sol
derlng iron heater, Chicago;
T.. l.. and L. A. Graves, rice huller
Batavia: B. Harper, molasses heater and
eyaporator, Mt. Vernon; f. Kelter and L.
Leickem, fate, Mt. Henry: j. Mole,
clamp, Batavia; r. Shultz, beer vent
attachment, Chicago; j. SPEAKER, table,
Hormer; q. Tinsley, gate, kane.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-04-25
WASHINGTON.
Alex. H. Stephens Endorses
the Presidents Southern
Policy.
Indian Aaairs-suprsms Court Decisions

WASHINGTON, April 81. /. prob.
oabie that within lew days the secre-
tary Of the treasury will issue the forty
sixth call tor tina redemption of two mil
lions OF 500 bonds.
ALEXANDER II. STEPHENS
Rode out to-day. tor the first time in
seven months. Mr.. Stephens called at
the executive mansion and sent in his
card, regretting that lie was too lame 10
! leave the carriage 10 personally pay his
| respects 10 the President. The Presi-
dent returned and answered that he
would see Stephens, and did so, when
Stephens said he was glad to see the
President pursuing such course as
would bring together the discordant
elements ofthe country in harmony, and
that all the president had to do was to
perform his duty 10 produce that desira-
Die result. The president in reply re-
marked that it was hi. purpose, as well
AS his duty, TO pursue the course he
deemed best TO serve the interest and
harmony OF free country, thinking the
time haa come when every effort should
Oe made to that end. lie expressed his
pleasure IN making The acquaintance of
stephens, and that gentleman recipro-
Gated the compliment. Stephens also
called Oh Speaker Randall and Clerk Adj.
ans.
PACKARD WILL yACATE.
Ex-Governor Warmoth teleyraphed
that Packard will vacate the st. Louis
hotel directly after the removal OF the
troops tomorrow.
CONGRATULATIONS.
President Hayes has received MANY
personal calls Of con9ratulation on the
success OF his peace policy thus far, and
numerous letters and kilograms TO the
same effect from both Republicans and
democrats in all parts Of the country.
rEAcE POLICY.
The Red Cloud and Spotted Tail agen.
cies, which for some time have been i'm
charge OF the military. will soon be
turned over TO the civil authorities.
The following supreme court decisions
were rendered yesterday:
First National bank VS.. Whitman: er-
ror to the supreme court of the district
OF Columbia.
In this case it is held that the payee OF n
check which has not been accented bv
the bank on which IL IL drawn cannot
maintain an action against It. The banks
payment to stranger upon an unauthor.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-04-25
LESS COTrON AND nonE GRAIN

LESS COTTON AND MORE GRAIN
southern papers are just now urging
upon planters the necessity for planting
more grain and less cotton. The Mem.
phis AraSanehe, discussing the effects of
The war between Turkey and Russia on
The cotton interests OF the United States
utes the following language:
NOW comes home the question Of vital
Importance 10 us-how Will the South
De enecteds This depends. says every.
one, upon the South itself--depends
upon now the South acts now, to-day.
Notton is the staple OF the South--how
Will cotton be effected: This, too, de.
Penes 10 degree upon the extent OF the
war, but no good will come GU, of the
war ior cotton. Liverpool is overlooked
already, American markets are crowded,
ano ths supply on hand far exceeds the
Let American manufactures increase
and thrive as they will, no increase can
atone for the great decrease of tile
amount OF raw cotton exported to the
oemoralized markets OF the old world.
suppose there Is no war, cotton, if a
large crop 10 made, will scarcely paw tor
,he making when sold next fall Now
.es the foreign industries be checked and
ciegged by war, and where will the sta.
PIE De found: Whether we have war
peace. there Is to he no money
Is sus ~ large crop OF cotton this year.
s"nss + ~ ese.a 70 any man Of common
ssnse u Inc proper course 70 be purs,,sd
unn 70 steadily advancing. cotton is
sseseiiy dropping. There is every reason
10 .! believe both wip continue in their
cotton st low figures TO buv corn sns
wheat at high Agnress The hour is a x WI
al one-the aettoa OF the country IN
pianuag the crop Of 1877 is vital one. "
Continuing the article, the AeaianeI.
quotes ths language Of prominent bust.
nsss men OF Memphis. who urge IN.
planters OF the South to snake their
ssesd and msst. and give their surplus
only to cettop." ta 1T
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-04-25

lied endorsement does not operate a. al
ncceptanee Of the check so as 10 aulnOr
We an action BY the real owner 10 recover
It's amount MS upon an accepted check
| Barney vs.. city of Keohuk, the keo
kuk and Des Moines railway companye
al; error to the circuit court Tor the dis
trict of Iowa.
The decision Is that the right oil
riparian owner extends 10 the hign Wa.e
marx, but that between that anu tne ~,
WAFER mark the title is in the city' am
,nae the city had right to wiueu any
improve to any extent by filiing IN pe-
low the high water and building wn",ee
anu levees for public use, ana that ,no
title TO lands so made remains Ia tGs cor
pora,ion.
Illinois Central railroad vs.. Turre'l
and four other cases OF appeals from 'le
circuit court tor the northern district OF
Illinois. These were suits for the III
frlngement OF a patent for the improve
ment in common anvil or sWeoge
block, used In welding up and reiorm-
ing the ends of railroad rails when 'hey
nave become shattered rom unequal
wear. In some OF them the infringement
is found and judgments are affirmed; out
in others the judgments are reversed
The following are the orders in this
case:
The judgment is reversed in the Mieii-
lgan Southern and Northern ldlaha VS.
Turrell.
In the Chicago and Altonvs. same al
iirmed.
In the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
VS.. same; affirmed. Also in the case OF
the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and chicago
vs.. same. Mr.. Justice Strong delivered
the opinion dissenting as to the esfi-
mate OF damages, Justices Swlyne and
Field.
City OF Memphis ". Brown; error to
circuit court for district OF Tennessee
motions denied.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-04-25
THE NEW DEPARTURE.
The New Party Movement. and How
Regarded Ia wasbington-sec.
special to St. Louis Republican

special to st. Louis Republican,
WASHINGTON, April 23.-The pubIjca.
tion..of the interview OF Secretary ThomD-
son this morning has created consider.
able comment, especially among the Re-
publicans. The Radicals say his views
are the nearest moonshine, and the
liberal Republicans are very cautious
about indorsing them. The Democrats
OF any prominence In the city do not
believe that the Wing party can be re-
vived, even though the whole force OF the
administration is used to ACCOMPLISH such
result. IL Is generally believed that
Thompson, with the probable excep-
ton Of his financial opinions. expressed
the
pooihiHhs HELD BY TIL PRESIDENT.
Thompson comes from the .oftest OF
the soft money districts in Indiana, and
i there on record as almost rabid in.
nationist. lie wrote the platform OF the
Republican state convention, which was
quite soft in it, financial part. lie says
however mat lie is willing to yield to
those who have studied the question
more than himself, and closes the SUBJ
Jet by saving there is too much flnan-
cial quackery."
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-04-25

TIE news from Europe is most war.
like. Indeed it was anticipated that the
Russian declaration of war on the Turks
would be made public yesterday. A
Russian army of %, 900 il being concen-
trated on the banks OF the Pruth. and
will be ready to cross in day or two;
and 1t 10 announced that other portions
Of the Russian army will commence
their march to-day. The Turks are also
massing their forces, and we may expect
to hear Of bloody work within the mex,
few days. Foreign dispatches say III,
powers of Europe will offer no mediation
between Russia and Turkey Us provides
by treaty. as the porte would not b.
disposed to accept 1t, and war is nov
considered inevitable.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-04-25
Famine In Paduc an.


We are informed that a woman, about
"A years of age, the fourth wife OF a man
named Williams, died last night at a
house near the Barracks and it is thought
she died OF starvation, as there was no
provisions in the house OF any kind. Her
husband, until recently. has been living
in the country about nine miles from the
city. and has been engaged here lately in
fixing up gardens. The neighbors knew
nothing OF her having been sick until she
was dead. Dhe husband says she died OF
bilious fever-that he summoned ply.
sician, but the physician did not attend
She leaves one child of her own and two
step-childrcn, all in the greatest pow rty