Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-11-10
CAMP SUPPLY.
Observation-Disclosures.


Looks like soldering again down this
way.
George Thomas recovered his horse that
was stolen some time ago, under the
following circumstances: A gentleman
had lost bis cattle. and went ont to hunt
them. While on the prairie he discovered
horseman Oh some distance from him.
With view of seeking information rela-
tive to his stock. he rode in the direction
faster he rode, the horseman increased his
gait accordingly. He soon discovered that
the horseman was leading anOther horse.
and on il was sack OF corn. When he
found that his pursuer was gaining on him
he first cut the sack and let the corn run
out; then being pressed too hard he cut
the rope. abandoned the horse and made
his escape. The gentleman in pursuit
secured the horse, which proved 10 be
George Thomas roam horse.
The Camp Supply Social Club gave
another one of their interesting hops ON
Thursday evening last. which proved
another great success, and was attended
by the elite of the post. both ladies and
gentlemen. but as am forbidden to men.
ton ladies' names twhy l do not know) 1
cannot crafty either myself or the
long list of renowned names. But for the
gentlemen who graced this eclat affair, !
can't resist the temptation to mention two
or three. Besides tipping the light fan
well, no, will not write that sentence.
Everybody knows l mean the tOe) the
club has other amusements-sOng as well
as dance. Among the entertaining songs
was one by Harry Weiht. entitled
.Aufelenapen. song in German, and it
was amusing to hear to hear the Irish
element chanting the chorus in imitation
of full fledged German. Happy Jack |
Warner gave his latest rendition of .Vir-
ginia'-a BellTm song of considerable SEN |
timent. The club joined IN the chorus |
with will, and made the hall ring with |
sweet sounds of harmonious music. Mr.. |
Brown performed the accompaniment on
the guitar. Mr.. Jim May land may he |
take tumblei amused the club with his |
us Britains Leading" and other songs
which nigh. be somewhat criticised. and |
Il refrain. Happy Jack W. introduced
q new article in the pastry line, and
which have no doubt is . very solid kind
Of food. have reference to his new in
vention denominated ''brickbat cake,
and it was positively demonstrated that,
if not the cake, the invention is q good
healthy substitute for many Of the dain-
ties usually served on such occasions,
as it inaugurates hearty laugh
and that is healthy. A playful fancy
might prolong this item-might depicture
the feast in the great dining room, the
ladies' dresses and their graceful dancing.
but am a prescribed devil, and dare not
expatiate. And here let me make my
most profound apology TO those dear,
dear ladies. who took SO much ofiense
because l said they were ''sprightIy,"
fascinating" gay and festive"
Now, nv dear ladies. TAKE IT ALL BACK,
and acknowledge that I was greatly in
error, my ocular orbs played me false.
But why not have our our jokes. Now
with respect to jokes-of course the pres
cot company excepted-many people. per-
haps most people, are like infants they
have little sense of humOr, they don't like
annoys and Offends them
especially the fairer-because they are the
weaker sex. their simple tender nature re.
volts at laughter. is the satyr always
> wicked brute ct heart. and are they
rightly shocked at his grin. his leer. his
horns, his hoofs and earsi,
ri done lie villain monster. ~ with his
shrieks and his caDering crooked legs.
But let him go and get pair of well
wadded black silk stockings. and pull
them over those harrid shanks; put q
large gown over beard and hide, and pour