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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-09-01

he way of n Grand discovery that castro-croton
oil pies are good developers OF pedestreanism,
the great virtue being its expulsrve qualities
from both internal and social status. An expe-
ri,nent with one OF these pies was tried last
week by one of our scientific pastryans on n
scientifically inclined subject for reform, and
which reports say proved entirely successful.
The cows down this way are getting quite dig
niied and stuck up on their ear. Last week
one of these aristocratic quadrupeds took into
her head the rather high notion of moving into
good quarters, and consequently selected one of
the best that could be found, and without giving
the accustomed timely notice TO its occupant
that he might remove his furniture, took pos
session, and In her attempt 10 seat herself on
chairs. &C., found them toolight TO bear her i'm
mense weight, which excited her ladyship to
such an anger that she inauguraied the breaking
up process, which she continued until complete
IL exhausted, when she noticed large mirror
hanging at one side of the room. Looking in
Tat direction she saw her own reflection,
which size at once proceeded 10 attack. In her
efforts TO eNpcl the shadow she ramraed her
horns into the glass. completely defacing that
useful article. The ire OF the owner can be
better imagined than explained. The last seen
of him was in his shirt tail with revolver in
hand. running out to some wind janers in
quring what the matter. The question
now is, will the owner make application to
Congress for a bill Of relief say for SEQ or $500
for wearing apparel, unavoidably lost or de-
stroyed while he was on legitimate duty.
Congress of course is liberal, and will
pass tine bill without making any inquiry
as TO how. when and where And sup-
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-09-01
A THING OF BEAUTY
Indeed and n JSy Forever, IL the New
and superb Edition Of the Rocky
MOuntain Tourist.

So remarkably large has been the demand for
the now widely noted work, the Rocky Noun
tain Tourist that an entirely new edition has
been necessitated, and is just ready for issue.
While the first edition was An elegant thing
the second edition is really superb, and the
Rocky Mountain Tourist, in its new form, roy
al octave, thirty-two pages printed ON the
finest of superseded, caience-ed paper, hand
somely bound with engraved cover, IL without
the slightest question the richest and most ~.
tractiye book OF the description ever Issued. AL
who contemplate u trip through the garden OF
the Observation-Disclosures kansas-to me
Alps oil America-ihe Rocky Monntains-wiii
commit the grayest OF mistakes 10y starting be-
fore securing the Tourist, san Juan Guide and
accompanying maps. simply the mere request
by postal card or letter addressed to L. J.
Anderson, Topeka, Kansas, will insure, by re-
turn mail, absolutely free, the receipt OF these
indispensable auxiliaries to travel in the Great
West
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-09-01
YOUNG MEN

DhYLIEs Great Mercantile College, Keokuk.
ID IOWA. on the Mississippi. Nineteenth
year About sixty dollars pay all eArenses Ter
membership, board and stationary. BookAe.f-
ers. pennen. reporters, operators, arcnieeis'
road fare reduced. Good si;uaiioEs. No yaca-
lions. Don't tail to address Prot. N,hei >
keokuk, Iowa.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-09-01
Doth climb a tree,
In a nigh old state Of inebriety,

Nhicn honest people iaugh 10 see
HIM eating castro-croton pies
But To the bali. The night was beautiful
moonlight, cool and serene, which brought Out
all the invited guests. The officers and their
ladies. from the commanding officer down,
graced the occasion VITA their presence, and of
all-some twenty CT more COUPLED can only
notice a few. Mrs. Capt. Hemphill, the accom-
piished lady Of the commanding officer, charm
ing lady whose sprightly conversation makes
her universal fayorite in every circle in which
she moves. Mrs. Salmon, distinguished for her
srisioeraiic birth, elegant accomplishments and
fascin sting conversation. Mrs. Roland, the
solid mati-r-oI-iac;, unassumipg lady of lovely
disposition. Miss Molie scully, Young lady
VINO is at present spending her vacation from
school at this place. She is belle who is de-
lighting supply society with her brIlliancy and
beauty, and who is farming the heads Of some OF
our solidssr young men. Happy the man who
viii woo and win this enchanting being. The
Misses Crowley are blossoms Of health and
beauty, and their dancing perfection itself.
Miss Kate >eGlly, young lady Just budding
into womanhood, and who adds TO the grace OF
her person The most beautiful accomp lishments
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-09-01
CAMP SUPPLY.
Observation-Disclosures

THE wEATHER-socIAL HoP-cAsrRo-cRo-
TON PIE-A QUEER MISCELLANEOUS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-26
A FUND For RiFLE PRACTICE.
AN INTERESTING PETITION FROM NEW-YORK CT
m

AN INTERESTING PETITION FROM Ntw-YORK CITY.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRBUNEl
WASHINGTON. Oct 25.-Among the petitions pre-
sented in the House, to-day one by Representa-
tive Willis of Ncw-York City, requesting that a
provision shall be inserted in the Army Appropri-
alton Bill establishing fund for the encouragement
of rile-practice, not only IN the Regular Army and
Navy, but among the uniformed militia of the sew
eral States.
This petition is signed by Judge Noah Davis, Royal
Phelps, InspectorGeneral John b. Woodford. Of
Brooklyn; Major-General Alex. Shaler; NJ p. Stan
ton. president, for the National Rife As
ISOLATION of America; George W. Wingate,
general inspector of rife practice Brigader-
General w. G. Ward, Judge II. A. Gildersleeve.
Brigadier-General Daniel d. Wylie. Conmissarv-
General of Ordnance, and many Others 1t sets
forth that the improvements made in small arms,
while Increasing their range and effective power,
demand q higher degree Of skill from those who
carry them In the hands of men who are not
properly instructed in their use the petitioners say
they are in no respect superior to the weapons used
twenty years ago. At the same time, the changes
that have taken place in the condition of society
have prevented our people from acquiring that
skill in the use Of the rifle for which they
were formerly celebrated, and which, in the carly
history Of our country constituted OF its main
defenccs. he petitioners also can attention 20 th
system of rifle practice developed by tie mllltla OF
New-YOrk, California, Connecticut, and one or two
other States during the past few years, without
assistance from the General Government or regular
arInv and they urge that the system so successful
i'm those States and should be introduced into
the regular army and navy, and extended and de-
velOped IN all the States. not only IN those whose
militia have not taken the matter, but in those
where the citizen soldIery nave already been III
structed.
The plan proposed is the enactment If a law au-
thoriziup the of War 10 offer TO the
regular Army and Navy, for excellence III shooting /;
to issue ammunition TO them for practice aud TO aid
in the construction Of ranges and the general pro-
motion of rife practice among the organized militia
all over the country where detachments OF regu-
lar troops are stationed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-26

in Washington. He therefore caused a di-
vision to be made in the bills. He paid the
amount due to March 2, and ordered that bill for
the balance be sent to Mr.. Matthews himself. At
this time Governor Mccormick was in New-York.
but when ne returned to Washington, hearing what
had been done. he told Secretary Chandler that in
Mr. Matthew's case, especially he was unwilling
that any bills should be sent to him. He, as well as
the Others who had served as counsel, had given
their services without fee, and the least the COM
mittce could do was to make liberal provision for
their expenses. Finding that a bill had been sent
10 Mr.. Matthews and that he had forwarded draft
TO the proprietor of the hotel. Governor Mccormick
went to Mr.: Wormley, obtained the draft, returned
it to Mr.. Matthews, and provided for the payment
of the bills.
So far from being guilty of any imposition upon
the National Committee, Governor Mccormick says
that Stanley Matthews showed a WILLINGNESS to pay
his bills. He was treated as others of the conn
sci were, and his expenses were not eXtrayagant'
Whether Secretary Chandler paid the bill for MT.
Matthew's expenses out of his personal funds or not
Governor Mccormick does not know. On sew raj
occasions he did advance money to the National
Committee, when its treasury was empty, ana he
may have done so in this case. Governor Meteor
mick has written to Secretary Chandler asking him
for any information he may have on the subject.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-26
HAMILTON uAaRls AID rHENAW CAPITOL.
John BRIDGFoRD PREPARED TO SUSTAIN HIS |
CHARGES MADE TO THE ALDERMANIC COMMITTEE.
Arn.,.v nct On-Inhn Bird rfnrh. the Wit

John BRIDGFORD PREPARED 10 SUSTAIN his
CHARGES MADE TO THE ALDERMANIC COMMITTEE.
ALBANY, Oct. 25.-JOhn BridgfOrd, the wit
ness whose statement relative to Hamilton Harrss con
nection with ALLEGED Capitol fr uds Is now IN the
hands OF the Adermanc Committee, IS here and says
that so far he has heard OF attachment being issued
for his appearance before the committee. While de-
cining TO give the substance text OF the statement he
has left in the hands OF the committee lie says that II IS
OF great importance, and cannot be controyered He Is
engaged at present collecting the evidence In the matter
and II il should be necessary, fOrtiynS bmseli with
aaayits from various witnesses as TO the truth OF the
statement aud viii be ready to testify when such work
4, finished He does not propose to shrink from
awning He simply proposes to give fair ana com
tc statement OF ali the facts referred 10 by Mr. Tweed.
relative 10 the new Capitol and the stone quarries As
To the anlmus Mr. Brdgford against Senator Harris,
which mas been charged he has in his possession etcr
(Which nave seem dated April II, 1874 aud signed by
Hamilton II iris aud william 4. Rice, then Commission
crs called forth by structures upon Mr. BfldgOrd III Wch
they speak very warmly OF his services, ana say tat
ne has always and invariably shown himself fully and
perfectly competent" and that he always did ms whole
dutA honestly, promptly, faithfully ana economically
This letter wa. written after Nh. BcdgOrd mac quted
the supe rnendcnce of the Capitol IL s To De M
fertcd IRON Mr. BridgfOrds remarks that when the eH-
pauation OF The writing of this rter comes up IL VIII
throw some light on the whole affair
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-26
THE SITUATION N FRANCE.

LoNDoN, Thursday, Oct -. 1877.
The French situation is unchanged Tho
Government organs 70 declare that tn Marshal
VIII not sub IL, nor the Ministers resign The solicit
tOreanis again. to-day, mutual concessions Tho
RS0ubiiqUe Frn,cGse G'nuhl CAM rejects all idea OF
co.cliaOu " says; The resignation of the Ministry
WI not be sufficient" Nevertheless i' Is believed that
Il iiential members o. the Len ore resolved moder-
ate couse. W. GlmbettI VIII deliver speech nrXt week
at the American Circus.
LoNDoN. Oct 25-In Berlin semiofcial journals an
noUuce that it is likely the German Rechsfag may meet
earlier than usual because Of the unqet France.
GAMBETrA DEFINIs MS POLICY.
NJ Gambetfa, in his speech at Catoau-Chinon Depart
ment Of Nievre, violently denounced the Government
eli ct0ra manUues declaring that but for fraud and
robbery. 400 Republicans would have been returned.
lie made bitter attack tue Empire and the Bona
palti5s, but spoke ~ very nCnat0ry tone Of the
other parties. and predicted eventual alliance be-
tween them and the R'uuocOns when present passions
hal time tO cool. lie sad: "Ihls TdDpr0cbcmeat may
IN this very place. most dlsinterostedy de-
sire IT,"
NJ Gambctta declared that the republicans desired or
der and progress they had no subyeIs aims. lie
not an enemy Of those who goyerne France lie Was an
enemy Oi no one. IL cAhOrdd his hearers 20 have conf
dence in the majority which would KNOW how 10 make
tine authority Of France prevail without exceeding tho
bounds OF legality.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-26
TIL EGRAPHIC NOTEG.

Fort CouLoGUE. Que, Oct. 25.-Six inches of
snow fen here to-day, aud snow Is stu falhng.
OTTAWA Oct. 2j.-An inch of snow fell here last
pight snow also Tell IN Quebec and Montreal TO-DAY
JxGrRsorL, ONT. Oct. 26-Francis Robinson, Of
Emersons Mnsels committed suicide here this afternoon
by shooting.
Rochester n. Y, Oct. 25.-The first Congress Of
the National Liberal League meets here tomorrow for three
days session.
Npwpopr r. /. Oct. 25.-Batteries Il, + and +,
~ The lat United states Artillery reached Fort Adams,
from Pennsylvania, today.
HALIFAX, n. g., Oct. Go A. Hutchins, one oil
% survyoTs OF the schooner Ortoan at 81 PIERRE
mas arrived here OF on board four we're drowned
GIFSs FALLS n. Y, Oct. 25.-Mrs. Anthony Will
RI I'D s,ehtytwo was burned death at North Granville
her having lire from caadron Of boiling grease
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-26
GHOURKO VICTORIOUS.
A RUSSIAN VICTORY NEAR PLEvNA.
GHoURKo CAPTURES A STRONG POsITioS-A PASTA

GHouRKo CAPTURES A STRONG POsITiOS-A PASTA
AND SEVERAL THOUSAND SOLDIERS CAPTURED.
LONDON. Thursday Oct. 25, 1877.
Russian official dispatch dated Tutchentz1, be-
fore Plevna. October %, SAYS: Yesterday, after a
desp rate engagement Of ten hours duration,
General Ghourk0's detachment cooperating with
a portion of the Imperial Guard captured strong
Turkish position between Gurnj- Dubnik and Tell
che. General Ghourko then stationed himself on tho
Sophia road strengthening his position with
new Notifications. This engagement also re-
suited in the capture Of Achmet Ews Pasha
together with his chief or staff many other Turkish
officers about 5000 foot soldiers ard an ent,e reg
imcnt of cavalry. Four cannon and a quantity Of
rifles and ammunition were also captured. Orr loss
is unknown, but must have been CONSIDERABLE
THE TURKISH ACCOUNT or THE AFFAIR
In regard TO General Ghourko's victory, Chevket
Pasha's official dispatch claims that the attack on
Teliche was repulsed. bnt admits that the Russian
cavalry has posted itself at Dubnik and DESTROYED
the telegraph lines
LARGE NUMBrR or WOUNDED At PLRyNA.
CoNsrANTiNOPLE, Thursday, Oct. 25, 1877.
All means of transport have been requi-
sitioned at Philippopolis and Sophia for con-
veying three months provisions into Plevna.
The surgeons attached to the English
ambulance at Plevna report that on the 18th in
slant there were 1900 wounded there Private
houses had been converted into hospitals. Tho
want OF lint and medicines was greatly felt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-26
THE STRIKES IN ENGLAND.

LONDON, Thursday, Oct. %, 1877.
The statement that the strike in the Bolton
Cotton Mills has terminated is Incorrect The de-
cline work unless the employers guarantee 10
revise the standard lists and exchange the bases ~ re-
adjustment before February l next Tho employers
vii consider this condition at a meeting to-day. A
strong effort made behalf % the employers TO
induce the spnners meeting Tuesday night accept
tho reduction Internationally. but an Amendments 10
tGat effect rejected by an Overwhelming majority.
I. G safIorishrc golfers voting whether they
will accept the reduction insisted BY the prOpreOcs
As far the return, are known, large majority are
against acceptance. 5000 cOiicrs idle, aud
1000 ont saturday. The result Of the voting
will be announced to-day.
\ statement was published yesterday, that OF forty
eight who arrived from NeWlOrk I'm the steamer
Elysa, the 23d inst, 10 work the Law Courts,
a considerable nhmber deserted aud Joined the English
strikers. This untrue. Tie striking masous met tue
Americans AZ the pier, but were dispersed by tho
police. The Americans remained under the care OK
their employers, WITH whom they held conference last
night aud were assured Of protection and plenty OF
work at good wages. The men were dissatisfied about
their treatment the voyage, but nothing was sad
anont refusing % work Further attempts on them VIII.
OF course b. made by the strikers, who are constantly
to got tho German and Italian nasons 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-26
VOL XXXVH.. NO Alb
WASHINGTON.
rcpvce .n1oIrRNs Until MONDAY.

CONGRESS ADJOURNS UNTIL MONDAY.
SENATOR'S DO NOT LIKE THE DELAY-THE ENGLISH
Observation-Disclosures AND POLITICAL NF"s'
Both Houses of Congress have adjourned
until Monday. A few Congressman tax
Of a further adjournment until after
the election. Senators do not like the delay
in beginning legislation. There is nothing
TO show that the President will appoin.
Simon Cameron to the English Mission ana
the Cameron men are greatly moved in regard
20 it. A number of prominent Pennsylvania
politicians had conference with the President
Yesterday. The Civil Service order was discussed.
A special Gazette is to be issued by 'ne I"'en'
Office, giving an exhaustive account OF inc
looseo INV tbe late fire. New buildings are
now asked for, for the Naval Observatory and
for storing the archives of the Government
Congress has been pettioned by prominent CIT
izens of New-York TO provide for extended
target practice in the army and militia. The
President and Cabinet will visit Richmond
for three days next week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-26
NO PLEBIsCIrUM CONTEMPLATED.

fItI'' IIuI' v'f'
The MOniteUr (semi-ofiiciaD. referring to tho
recent statement in the Constitutional CONSERVATIVE
that President MacMahon, the contingency OF the de-
feat Of the present Ministry, aud Of cancellation Minis
try which hr might form 10 succeed n, would again dis
solve Chamber Of pu;es and submit the question
lion OF his guauOn sort Of pcDsclium declares
that tie President bas Mt time contemplated resort
10 a pleb>ciium.
The UHirers Legtmisu abiding to the recent utter
OF the SoteH (Ore nis asks whether that journal
has adopted its moderate tone with the view Of paving
the way for tue election OF the Duke dAumale to the
Presidency OF the Republic. The UHicerS says rumOrs 70
this effect have been current.
The Duke Decazes speaking at Nice, made appea.
FOR Cancellation among political parties
NJ. Gambetta has made 4 speech IN Nevre IN support
the Repu0l candidates The aet that throughout
his speech he avoided all alusOn 10 President Mac
MahOn, has attracted some attention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-26
TIE PATENT OFFICE FIRE.



lRY TELEGRAPH TO TIrB TRTBUsEl
WAsnINGTON, Oct. pa supplement to the
official Patent OGce Gazette OF next saturday, viii con
tain an exhaustive account of the late fire IN tne Interior
Department Building The article VIII be illustrated by
thirteen engrayngs OF very interesting AMI elaborate
character 1t will contain complete list of all the
models destroyed and saved in the two Wings OF the
bufdine which were burned. An accurate description
will aso b. given Of all the losses IN the different classes
NJ models destroyed well as OF all the minor losses OF
a different character which occurred.
From the statistics contained in this article il appears
that 81 4G7 models burned, and 32lO OF those IN
the two wings destroyed saved The same supple
rnent contains also complete history of the Patent
Office from 1890 to the present date full account OF
the fire of 1886 with description Of the property then
dostroyed and great amount Of statistical aud hstor-
cal matter relative the and progress OF the Patent
Office when has before been printed The article
will also contain accurate account OF the construction
OF the building in its various stages 1t cites
the law and the practice under which
the models drawings, etc. destroyed in the conngraon
Of 1886 restored and gives some facts and figures
which will be valuable guide in the restoration of the
more mpOrtap OF the models lost during the late hre
II the destruction OF the Patent Office had been complete,
and not a single illustrated record or model saved II
would not be necessary 1t appears TO restore more hah
onethrd OF the destroyed models in order TO make the
daily working OF the office as satisfactory Tor every pr'c
ucdl purpose as al present .,
The losses by the late hre may nc sunth u' NO i9'
lows: Tbrty-three original drawings which VIII nave TO
be reproduced by tine Office. At expense or much money
and aborand thrlytwo tons of lolithograpo coes
which II viii cost 100000 To replace. The aggregate
losses by the fire seem to have been ahout Sl3OOOuo
This estimate includes the expense necessary 10 put the
binding in rcprOof condition, and restore every tb1S
necessary or desirable for tue business OF the Patent
Office
Alter the fire at the Patent Once the remains OF the
models carefully siftcd and raeu OF the ashes
and saved 1t Is believed that by the OF these
apparently unmporant relics and careful examination
OF the drawings and descriptions file In the once. q
Of ed AZ,
which VIII be- done In all cases where possible at the eX
pence OF the Government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-26
FIGHTING EAST OF THE JANTRA.
TWO RUSSIAN ARMIES ACTIVELY ENGAGED-rnE
TURKS VICTORIOUS

TWO RUSSIAN ARMIES ACTIVELY ENGAGED-rnE
TURKS VICTORIOUS
LONDON. Friday, Oct. 20. 1877.
suleman Pasha teleeraphs under date Of Oct. %,
as follows: To-day twelve Russian battalons, with
cavalry and artillery, attacked the works of Rust
chuk The Turks made a sorie and forced tho
Russians to retire into observation-disclosures at Pyrgos
with loss Of $50 killed and woundedp
Four Russian divisions attacked the Turkish limo
on the LON, from Joyanciftlk, near Kosovo on tho
right to Solenk on the left. They were repulsed,
with loss of 500 killed. and some prisoners Tho
Turkish loss was l3l killed and sixty wounded.
Prince Sergius of Leuchtenberg aide de camp Of
the Emperor of Russia was killed in a recent recon-
noissance of the Czarewitch. IlIe was a near rela-
tive of the Emperor and was born in 1Sf9.l
The bai'y A0cs's Bucharest correspondent saws
after making tour of inspection of the Care
wirchs position, he is convinced that Winter CAM
paign is impossible with the existing transport sys-
TEN. Already fodder sometimes fails for days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-26
GRIMES AND CAsuALTIEs.

CHEROKEE. Iowa, Oct. 25.-On Tuesday night
Cochrane who held with two others broke al
and succeeded escaping These held Tor eNtfadt
~ Canada
PROVIDENCE, r. l., Oct. 2J.-,JOhn Fitzgerald a
brakeman Rhode Island and Massachusetts Rain a.
met with and perhaps fatal accident Diamond
Hll last eN eninS.
TRENTON, n. j.. Oct. 25.-The jury in the Milford
railroad accident the Belydtre aud Delaware Railroad
the am inst returned ayerct 10 O'Clock
atng company from all responsibility for the washing
of the culvert and the consequent loss of lie.
PHILADELPHIA. Oct. 25.-In the Court Of Quarter
gessons in the OF r. W Elder and Thomas Schneider
charged aiding and anetting Theodore Hsne
Of 1000 FROM the office VI tho Receiver VI
,hs Jury tina morning rendered = verdict VI gully.