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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-07
ST. JOHNS GUILD.

THE COMMISSIONERS OF ACCOUNTS REPORT II
IMPOSSIBLE TO EXAMINE THE INSTITUTIONS
AccoUNTs-A CARD FROM THE TREASURER OF
THE GUILD.
Instructions recently gwen to the Comis-
soncr OF Accounts by the Board of Apportonm to
examine into the financial affairs of ST. Johns Guild
TO ascertain what disposition had been made OF the
funds contributed by tho city from the Excise funds.
A statement yesterday sent in to tho Board Of
Apportionment by Mr.. Lindsay !. Howe, one Of the
Com missioncrs of Accounts, ~ which he forth
.hat IL Is impossible to make examina OF the
financial affairs Of ST. Johns Guild for two
s'First-That all moneys received by ST. Johns Guild,
whether IRON the city treasury othor sources have
been deposited in the personal or private bank &C.
count OF the Treasurer OF the Guld in connection with
his private business affairs, and there means OF
determining tho sums belonging to the separate In.
tercsts
.sscondThat tho Treasurer of tho Guild has not kept
any books during tho past three years. except such
books ana accounts have been prepared for the pur
poses this examination since the action OF the
Board OF Estimates and which cannot BIO accepted az
books oi original entry"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-07
THE TREASURER OF THE GUILD EXPLAINS.

The TREASURER OF THE GUILD EXFLAlNSs
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
In tho report tho Com OF Accounts to the
Board OF Apportionmcnt or his examination Of the
counts OF ST. Johns Guild great injustice has been
dono 10 me, and | respectfully ask space Tor an
PLANTATION Referring to tho .'nrstn statement IL has
been my CUSTOM for convenience To deposit with tho
National Trust Company all trust funds commit
ted 10 my care, OF which the relief fund oil
St Johns Guild forms portion. These accounts
have not been created the books OF the CON-
pany separately but my books have been SO Kept
thaL | could ut any time ascertain the amount
duo TO fund. IL has never before occurred 10
that any criticism could be made In respect to this
Ny private business account has always been Kept
way mixed up with trust iunds ln respect TO tho
tsccondp statement, l have always, as treasurer oil
the Guild, kept books OF original entry, which,
although accurate, were not specimens OF bookkoop
Ing, as | do not profess TO DO a practical BOOK
keeper, and referred to by me for the
ments. my main reliance bcing the original vouchers,
which have always carefully kept and filed. Some
timo previous TO any action the part OF tho Board
OF Approximate with reference to an Investigation OF
ST. Johns Guild II became apparent that in the future
the Guild would require regular sets OF books. and
vouchers the books OF tho Guild which were inter-
ward submitted to Mr.. Howe, and these, together
with the original vouchers, which also submitted
to and examined by him, conveyed completes exhibit
OF the financial condition OF the Guild since havo
acted as treasurer.
been made by the Guild Tor the employment oil book
keeper and my services treasurer have been ron.
I ucred gratutousy. ANDREW W. LEGGAT.
NEW YORK, April 6, 1877
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-07
THE STEAMBOAT INsPECToRsHIP.

AN APPLICATION FOR REHEAnING IN THE
CASE OF ADDISON Low.
WASHINGTON, April 8, 1877.
Tho friends OF Addison Low. recently removed from
the position OF Steamboat Inspector at New York.
have asked for rehcaring in his case, and their APP
pllcation will be considered Is understood that the
only reason why SIR. Low removed consisted in a
strong impression that he sufficiently vigorous
in the discharge Of tho duties or oifce did
not exact proper enterprise The oil his subord
mates.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-22
AND Personal.
DoDGEcITY. SATURDAY. DEC. q. ~.

Two communications and other important
news crowded out.
Hughey the butcher met with slight accident
last night
MrG NJ Hoover is having the cellar dug for
his new ice house
Mr. ID sheedy goes down to Kansas City this
evening.
Mrssrs Jas II Clayton and 4 W Holshand, of
Camp supply, gave u call this week
Mr. e W O'BrieD is running the old Springer
Rancho scro-s the river.
A section house is being built at Piercevile,
thirty eight miles west OF here.
John Newton visited Kansas City this week on
business for the firm of Wright, Beverley Co.
Ed Colborn was in Cottonwood Falls last
"a ur,iay-so We learn from the Leader.
Conductor Norgas, formerly from the Coyote
Division OF the a L 4 ; r, has been promoted
To a passenger run.
DIR OASIS, of Fort Dodge, has a young patient
IN his fanny. The young gentleman Is stem
winder, the Doctor says.
Rev Mr. Wright and lady gave call this
week. They are just getting established In
their new residence.
Parties wishing ms squcs for the masquerade
ball New Years night can order them through
James Common
Our new tailor has gone to Fort Dodge to ply
his needle and shears, The post tailor Ar
Holsters, having took skip
A card party az the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs
G n Hoover Was one OF the social epochs of he
week. Cake and refreshments adoed their in
nuences toward driving duh Care AWAY.
Nelson Wright returned from Manhattan
College this week TO spend the holidsys- lie
Is highly pleased with the College and expects 10
resume MS studies in about two weeks.
Frank Edwards arrived from Ellis this week
and reported everything quiet IN that town. He
says Dan Bowdoin has done we'll during the
past season And is now fitting up an elegant
place for next season $ trade.
John Frazier. one of the prominent Texas
Cattle merchants, who has made his head
quarters NJ Dodge City during the iast eight
months, started for his San Antonio home this
week, there TO remain until spring, when he will
return with more cattle.
A hunting party, consisting Of Mayor Kelley,
Edwin Garland, Signal Service, Y a. Lloyd
Shnn, J ID Cowdr-y, Adam Jackson. Tom
Marshall. Neil Brown, 5 \ Hyde, W Mooney
and ) Hungeriord. went out one day this week
after deer They rode nfy miles, let deer
escape (Hungerford's fsuiU Crossed and re-
crossed the river seven times, chased herd OF
antelope four miles, caught %, struck u skunk.
nest, Killed and came home highly perfumed.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-22

Why did it rain' Because the surprise
party Twas to be.
Babies knit sacques at James c. Con
nors.
Miles Mix and farmer Riley were in
from Crooked Greek last Monday
Babies gloves and hosiery ut James c.
Connor's.
Mr.. p. J. Upp, of SpearvIlle. is doing
job of painting IN this city.
Ladies fancy note paper at James C.
Connor's.
The celebrated prince Teck at James
C. COnnor's
Ii may appear improbable. but it is
nevertheless fact, that during one
IN onth Of the past season the bushes of
the A. L. Il 5. T. road at this place ex-
celied that done by the same road for the
same month at the great commercial city
of Wichita, with its ), 900 inhabitants.
From the item announcing the death aud
bur; al of Mrs. Maggie Yelling, published
two weeks ago. 1t appeared that the town
ship paid the expenses. Such was not the
case. Mr.. Yelling is q hard working
man, and very poor, but he preferred To
pay these expenses himself, MIR. beattY
kindly vOuching for him until he could
draw his wages.
The present fine weather is but Iepe-
tition of the same season in December.
1855. Yet the night of the oath the river was
closed by ice--followed by the coolest
winter ever known-remaining closed I'M
til the cath day of February ensuing-a Pc
Rod of eixty-two cays.-lKansas City
Journal.
Examine the many designs of ottoman
and slipper patterns received thus day at
James e. C0nnOr's
Newton News: Last week. Mr.. Dickin-
sou, of the Arkansas Valley Town COmpa-
nv. went to Spearville. q water station on
''Dry Ridge" Is miles west Of Kinsley,
to lay out town site. Before leaving the
place he sold % lots to sundry persons. re-
ceiving 500 cash. The Arksusas Valley
catches them.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-22
SPEARVILLK.


To the Editors of the Tines.
We have had for the past three days al
most incessant rain; and although this Is
termed dry ridge. IL rained just as easy
and with IS little effort as anywhere. This
ram Will leave the ground IN good condl-
tion for breaking III she spring. The set
tiers that are here nox, and quite num-
her that ale coming IN the spring, arc ma~
king arran gements for the breaking OF a
large area of prairie. The prospect Is that
there will be n large amount of spring
wheat sown. What little WAS sown last
fall looks well. believe Messrs. Harter.
FHlkerson, Battan and Winans were the
only persons tina; succeeded in getting any
sown.
SIR. Johnston's house is now completed
and occupied. Mr.. J. has the contract for
building quite large residence for Mr..
Barclay. and is only waiting the arrival of
lumber, which should have been here
some time since. Tho A. L. a. 5. f.. K. X.
Co. do up business in slow order, for this
point At least. Household goods. cars of
lumb Der. &c, generally get here IT from a
week TO ten days late.
Quite = number of wells are being sunk
At present. Mr. Shuman. six miles west.
has succeeded IN getting supply of water
at DEPTH of So feet. lie is On about the
highest point between hers and Dodge.
Mr.. Bebo says he gels good spring water
ter his use about four miles west OF mere.
Mr.. Upp. 2 IL miles north. GOT water al %
feet; another = miles west of him at -
feet. thus demonstrating tho fact that we
are not necessarily obliged 20 go 10 the
level OF the river bed IN order ~ get wa
ter.
Twenty-seven eXcursiOnists stopped OF
last FRIDAY night. Quite n number bought
lots and located Claims.
4 few days since MessTs. Hoover, Fring-
er. Phillips and Ii. V. Cook. from Dodge
City. paid us short visit. Messrs. Hoover
and Fringcr took view OF the situation,
and conclud it would be a good place to
invest, which they proceeded 10 do by
purchasing several lots
Mr., p. Bowman has the foundation Tor
his building completed. and if the weather
permits will soon have his building under
Roadway.
There has been some three OF four par
ties here the past week that intend putting
up q store Immediately; If they all sue
coed in doing what their talk would lndl-
cate, we will soon have q supply OF mer>
camille houses. But little work would
speak louder than all their talk. Talk SAYS
we will have a brickmaker and a black
smith here in the spring. These two lat,
Ter gentlemen have taken claims and viii
un dcubtedly put IN an appearance III aue
[ lme-
Our hotel still continues 10 be a thing
of the future. But MIR. tombstone informs
me that be has several parties that ara
anxious for the fray
We are now making an effort 10 &c; our
mail both ways, but the mail agents going
west III the morning do not fancy The idea
of having that little nap OF an hour and .
half from Kinsley to Dodge. broken:
Wake UP. gentlemdn, We want and must
have our mail. LAB.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-22
Real Estate Operators.

As the Star of Empire strides westward gi-
gantic cities spring up in his tracks like mnsh-
rooms in a siabl. yard. Men Of Keen sasaciiy
see the bright star beginning to rise and pounee
upon IT like the june bug pounces upon the vines
he dearly loves. The city OF Spearvilie, sixteen
miles east of here. is 10 be the new Chicago, anu
Mes.rs. Frinser, Hoover. Phillips and II Cook
are the Long John W-ntwOrth's Il scheme 10
bull the town lots which now lay scattered over
the range near the water tank. These gentlemen
visited The future great city this week IN an
expensive livery rig tpaid for by Me-srs and
H When they arrived IN the city Messrs
Phillips and Cook wxtered the horses and
turn eh them out u Craze, while Aessrs frinser
and Hoover, with the pomposity OF Col Sellers,
registered at the leading hotel in the city-;he
stafford House. and ordered sumptuous
dinner After dinner they marched ACROSS
Court House square and up George Washington
Street to an open place where movers generally
stop 10 camp. and there, by their fascinating
manners, interspersed with german paragraphs
from Mr. Phillips, induced the unsusp-ctins
land agent to sell them all the lois they wanted
a. the diminuiive price OF ffly dollars each
This is the way the lAnt sharks and spech t.iors
make their millions. We understand tina. since
this real estate Transaction dispatches have been
received from Chicago And tguin11ro statns
hat these town lots will be worth 500 each as
soon rs the canal is finished up Soggy Run
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-22
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PaGE.I
GENERAL MERCHANDISE AND
OUT FITTING STORE.
HADDER g. DRAPER

One OF the best appointed stores in
Western Kansas IL tina; of Hadder 81 ORA
per. who are prepared to fill orders from
81 TO sl.0O0. Their larg. and spacious
store room is crowded 10 ITS utmost capa.
city with goods, consisting of staple and
fancy dry goods, clothing. boots and
shoes. bais ard cape. gloves, and fine
line of furnishing goods. suitable to TINS
trade. and in fact their stock embraces
every article usually required in general
trade.
these gentlemen are from the East. pos>
sess lin. business qualifications, and pay
strict attention u Their Immense trade.
Their business extends IN wide section of
country. Stock men find special induces
ments to do business with this house.
MIR. Tom. Draper, a brother OF Mr.. ii X
Draper. Is one of the statesmen, ana Ii
attentive to the large retail business OF the
house.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-22
LADIES' AND GENTS FCRNGSn
aNG GOODS, NOTIONS ETC.
sAnEc rnNNnp
,JANESC. CONSOR.

Mr., Conner has lately established in bus
mess IN this section. and now comes Ia
the front with fine stock Of ladies and
gents furnishing goods. notions &c.
Every article of tasteful apparel can be
found upon his shelves, and which are
displayed in exquisite style. His stock of
goods was selected with great care, and rs
Mr.. Conner is . shrcwd and experienced
business man. he has displayed fine bus>
iuess Judgment in selecting a class of gooGs
suited 10 the wants of every one.
Mr.. Conn0rs WIDE acquaintance IN the
Arkansas Valley insures for him u large
trade, and his neatly and tastefuily arran>
ged store is one of the attractions OF Dodge
CITY.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-22
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES AND
PROVISIONS

MIR. Webster is an old western man, and
has held important Offices of trust. aud Is
therefore widely known. lie has large
home trade IN dry goods. groceries. Hour.
and a general assortment OF goods suited
To the wants of families and Tor daiiy use.
Mr.. Webster sells al a small margin. HIS
business maxim liz Large sales and small
prolific" HIS stock embraces every varies
" Of goods usually found in a iirst class
dry goods and grocery store. selected with
care, and of the best quality and assort-
ment.
MIR. A. G.. Hale. Recorder Of Deeds elect
for Ford county. is Mr.. Wsbsters salesman.
aud is a gentleman of fine business ability
and activity.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-22
Masquerade Ball.

At the last meeting III Corona Lodge, o +,
IL was dead .d that a bali should be given on
New Years night, and a committee on arrange
M n,s wa. aprointei- the bail VIII be given
AT the Dods- Hel-e ami = supper Will be gotten
M b. the proprietor. which will equal II not
excel the famous supper gotten up Tor ihe OLD
Fellows bali last CHRISTMAS Invitations Will
be issued shortly
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-22

Messrs. Chas. y. w. Mass. G. Fl. Muel-
Ter ape G. Dourke, of Milwaukee. Wis,
were in Dodge City the early part OF. the
week looking for q location IN Ford Coun-
~. These gentlemen represent forty IAN.
lies that desire home in Kansas, and
will remove in the spring. We trust they
will find il to their interest 20 locate IN
this county.
MANY useful Christmas presents for Ia
dies, gentlemen and children at jaime Z.
CoDnOrs.
Yav. Mike and Jim, though of French
ancestry, are distressed lest they shall
fail in the coming vernaular: hence they
are both studiously endeavoring TO master
Rismarck's language. They will no doubt
succeed, Tor the nights are long. and three
months hard study will make them ac>
complished yawcupS. U, faw-
That dam in the slough of the Arkansas
river is no SLOUGH of thing We meander-
ed in that vicinity u few nights ago, and
found a daln-good lot of water-that was
not to be snuffed NJ. IL is q fearful strng-
gle in body aud mind to anticipate weath :
er cold enough to freeze the pond but there
is one consolation. the boys have "A dam
sight of fun over it.
Dec. 2lst,-This dav received at James
C. Connor's, "A large assortment of Berlin
zcphyrs. Saxouy yarns. Germantown
woods. filling silks or tiosses, linen moss
&c, &c.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-22

WILSON, SUGHRUE & co.

This is the largest blacksmith shop in
Western Kansas. The proprIetcrs have
lately added increased facilities for their
immense business. and Are prepared to ex-
ecrte work upon the most reasonable
terms, and IN u workmaniike manner.
Messrs. Wilson. Sughrue a. Co. are ex-
perienced and skillful mech anics, ami give
general satlsfacliou.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-22

HOOVER e. COOK.

II. v. Cook conducts sample room and
billiard hall, adjoining the hons, of
Wright, Beverley Il Co.. aud u a popu>
lar place with cattle men. This house
in connection with that OF G. VI. Hoover
has done an immense business during the
year. The choicest wines. liquors aud
cigars at the bar.
Harry Finnerty is the accomplished bar
keeper of this bar. and an excellent hand
on "A iancy drink.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-22
LIVERY AND eERD srAnLE


Ham. Bell is one of the polite,t caterers
in horse flesh III the Arkansas valley. He
has n splendid lot OF horses and huggies.
and can furnish IN ont;it ON short notice.
Horses cared for and fed upon the most
reasonable terms. IL You want anything
in tho livery and feed stable line, don's
forget Ham. Bell
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-22
A RAIN SPELL.

Tho weather for q couple Of weeks up to
Wednesday last was delightful and warm.
but q rain set in Wednesday morning and
continued almost incessentiy until Sztur-
day morning From tine Signal Officer We
learn thai l. 81. inches Of rain fell. This
will be gratifying to farmers.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-22
CHRISTMAS GOODS.

To the citizens of Dodge City aud vicinity /:
We would respectfully call your atten>
ton to our new stock of Christmas goods,
Give u. a call and examine them even If
you don't buy, is it is no trouble 10 show
them. WRIGHT 4 LANGToS,
Fort Dodge. Kan.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-22
THE OCCIDRNT,
HENRY STURM.

well Kept and ORDERLY saloon, is the house
of Henry Sturm. Choice wines. liquors
and cigars at the bar. Mr.. Sturm enjoys
a fine patronage from his German fellow
citlzens
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-22
the WESTERN HOUSE,
DIR. S. GALLAND.

The Western House is Well kept hotel
and a pleasant place to board. The rates
charged per day aod week are very reason
able and transient guests find their host
aud hostess an entertaining couple
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-22
DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, JEW
ELRY. HARDWARE.
LUMBER, Sc.
Int


II. Collar is an old and public spirited
citizen Of Dodge City. and IS one of the
heaviest taxpayers in Ford county. lie
mas a large aud sple3did stock of dry goods
clothing. jewelry, hardware, stoves. and
a large lot of lumber and nalis.
Mr.. Collar Is emphaticaliy a farmers
man. and in his business transactions they
find him fair man 10 deal with.
In connection with this house. Is the
millinery establishment. conducted by
Mrs Osborn, a lady skillfui IN her line OF
business. and who gives satisfaction TO her
many customers.
Mr. Collar has large stock Of jewelry.
and is making this iIne u specially for the
holidays.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-22
Roots AND SHOES
VI. p. MESS.

Mr.. Mess is a first class workman and
gives satisfaction to his customers. He
is al old and respected citizen.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-22
OARATOGA.
BEESON & HARRIS.

One of the most attractive places in
Dodge City is that OF Beeson Il Harris.
This house is iiIst class one. conducted
in the finest style and in the highest Or
der. The proprietors take especial pains in
making their customers feel comfortable.
The bar. under the charge of Mr.. Adam
jackson, furnishes the finest wines, liz
quors and cigars that can be found in any
market. Mr.. Jackson Is favorsbly
known. and is cordial and polite.
The name of Chalk Be-son. in musical
circles in tho Arkansas Valley, Is AS IA
ar as a household word. He Is q fino
musician, and delights frequent apprecia>
tive audiences. with his fine musical skill.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-22

Good Xxx Flour at 81 SO per hum
dred. at
WRIGHT. BEVERLEY & CO.'S.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-22
RUTCHRR saOP,
CHARLES S. HUNGERFORD.

One of the most valuable adjuncts to all
business and trade is good butcher shop.
where can be had tho choicest meats.
Charley Hungerford is poouia. butcher,
and his fine patronage IL well deserved,
for he keeps only the best kind of rOaSis
ami steaks. and slaughters only the best
cattle. His charges are reasonable and in
keeping with the times.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-22
LEONARD's RKsTAURANT.


Fred. is u caterer of The highest order.
His restaurant Is inalv furnished in tSDl,
ware, cutlery. DC. He is an aocommoda-
ting, sociabie and aiiable gentleman. and
has a first class patronage. His table is
furnished with the finest the market al
fords. and the most fastiiious palate or
the epicure can satiate their appetites st
his board.
Mr. Leonard furnishes fresh oysters in
season, and he serves them up IN every
style.
nished and attractive, and his accommo-
dations beng ample, ne can serve parties
on the shortest notice with . meal gotten
up in the finest style of the culinary art.
The charges are reasonable and sstisfac-
r.-.r...
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-22

ladder & Draper have a new patent
cheese cutter. It's darby.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-22

Hungerford has just received . new
style sausage grinder.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-22
SOUTH rEDE SALOON.
A. j. PEACOCK.

The proprietor of tins frequent resort Is
Mr.. A. J. Peacock. AN old citizen. a stead
fast frionu and one OF the leading men of
the country. Being genial and acco-
mmodating gentleman. be has u aoss of
friends
AT his bar Is dispensed tho finest wines,
liquors aaI cigars.
MIR. Peacock Is President Of the Board
of County Commissioners, and is now
serving the drst Year in his third term OF
Office. He makes a capable and efficient
officer
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-12-22
CHRasTmAs TOYS, FANCY GRO
CERIRs. CANDIES. &c.

This gentleman has a full line Of Christ
mas goods, fancy groceries. candies. and
a fine selection ut pictures Tie finest
display OF toys IN the city. To enumerate
the many arlIcles suitable for Christmas
presents, in this hoase. would require a
i'm his line woald do we'll TO call and ex~
anime.
Mr. Collar is one of the first merchants
that established in business IN Dodge City
and has "A iine share OF the trade OF the
cItizers of TINS city snd the surrounding
country tie is liberal Iii his dealings
with his numerous customers.
The news depot connected with THIS
store contains the latest publications III
Illustrated periodicals., &c., and is IN
charge of Mrs. Jenni. Collar, a general
faKuiIte win the people.