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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31
SPEAREVIllE.

To the Editor of the TINES:
We were again visited with a beautiful rain,
which was very acceptable, as 1t viii cause the
ground 10 work up nicer enabling the farmers
TO pur IN their wheat in a better condition and
with less work. Every thing Indicates at pres
ent thai immense wheat crop VIII be planted
thi. fall, where last year the country was unin-
hibitei, and laid nnDrOken. ana supposed to be
AN unproductive AMI rainless region. The sam
piles taken To Topeka this week by W: V. John
SON. of the different grain ana vegetables, need
but TO be seen To vanish all doubts and dispel
all fears in that direction.
That scourge of he western country that has
been called the historical hopper, has been dying
over from the east 10 west 10y the million, tn.
past three DAYS, but his hoppership has been at
a great height, and none lighting as yet.
Our first excursion Is expected IN to-day from
Cincinnati. Ohio. From what can be learned
from reports We may expect quite q large crowd
\ considerable amount OF building is being
done at present. Mr.. WrIttenhouse's new resi-
dence on Avenue \, is enclosed and presents a
neat Appearance.
Mr. John Thauer's new restaurant and billiard
hall will soon be open to the public IL is large
and commodious and well finished.
The Center House has new porch in front
that adds greatly to its appearance. Also the
Bank saloon, Mr. Henry bradley, has = similar
addition TO his building.
Mr. McCollis,er has finally succeeded in get
ting his claim Jumpist elected from his claim.
upon how close Mac stays at home. Our advice
would be for HIM To hold the fort and stay
the claim.
Mr.. Williamson and lady and Mrs La Brand
from Shuman City. were in the city to-day.
Miss Rosa Miller, niece Of : +. Nelson, left
for the east last night.
Mr.. wilkson has entirely recovered from his
recent severe illness.
Inc Rev. Ruadeck lett yesterday Tor his home
in Rush county. He intends coming back here
and staying part Of his time, after he builds his
house on his claim N Rush
The wife and family Of X. L. Fry arrived this
morning, and Bob is happy.
Squire Vanvoorhs lie doing q thriving bust
ness in both drugs and law.
The Enterprise is tesd-gone. 1t comes NO
more. Its editor has gone 10 farming and re-
sumed the practice Of law. This is reliable-it
is IA tact. went and interviewed the editor and
found cut all of the facts. don't think he viii.
go back on it, nor de believe he will write a
card to all the papers denying the statement;
But the News-the Speareviile News, has made
its appearance, and is pronounced by all to be a
paper that meets the appreciation Of all. We
hope Mr., Burns will succeed and continue TO
publish paper that will deserve the support of
all the people. which We have no doubt he will
SPSAnEvILLE. KAN, Aug. y, ISIS FAB.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31
PERSONAL,

James C Connor went East Wednesday night.
James II. Crossman, OF Meade county, was in
the city Thursday.
Il. +. York. Of Fort Griffin. Texas, and Of the
firm OF York, Hadder 4 Draper, Is in the city
j. NJ. Day, large cattle dealer, gave US call
Wednesday. lie is goat man.
j. II. Blythe, Assistant County Attorney of
Leavenworth, was in Dodge Wednesday.
J. ii. Phillips, formerly railroad agent Mt this
place, accompanied by his wife, left for Illinois
Sunday last. Mr.. Phillips will return shortly.
S. :. Dickinson and Thos Collins were in the
city Sunday and LEFT for Meade county, where
they expect.to locate lands.
The following Spearvillians were in Dodge
sunday DIR. III. NJ. Clark, Z. Samuels, j. u.
Yer and OTTO Miller.
John Camp, one Of the heaviest stock men
from Texas this season, has concluded his busi-
ness here and Will return home to Wilson county
Texas, In a few days. He is one Of that class
our city always welcomes. and We are glad 10
know that he intends returning next season
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31
AGOAT RANCH.

A number of cattle men and citizens Of
Dodge City have subscribed stock for the
establishment of a Goat ranch III the Pan
Handle. 500 shares of stock at 800 each
have been subscribed, and an organization
effected. known as the Southwestern
Goat Company. The propagation of goats
will be an important factor in our domes>
tic enterprises. and will prove n valuable
auxiliary in DEMONSTRATING the wild char
actrr of the plaiDs-as goats are known 10
be the pets of civilization. The projectors
Of the enterprise goat il with the true
spirit of business men. Goats are valuas
bic for many purposes-ihe milk of goat
is good for children teething. Fine cheese
is also manufactured from goats milk.
Goats are disnfectants. Goat meat is
good. Give us "a goat. A he goat, as he
underst anGs his business.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31
PARTING WORDS

In retiring from the TINES l would con-
slider il ungrateful did | not express my
thanks to the many good people of Ford
county who have. since the paper was
started, stood by it, and gave 1t their
support and patronage. Daring its career
of two years and a half the TINES has
been prosperous newspaper, and paid its
proprietOrs well. There seems to have
been demand Cor just such a paper.
feel deep interest in the TIMES and
wish it every success in the future. which
believe il will merit under its present
able management.
In severing nv connection with the TINES
/ only bid its realers farewell rs one of its
editors. and that in other relations hope
NAV always enjoy their confidence and re-
spect in the future AS In the past.
LLOYD SHINN.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31
..THEY CONE FOR TO SEE,

Capt. II. c. Mccullough and Austin
Elliott of Warrensburg. Missouri. dropp-
ed in upon us Tuesday last. They had
heard SO much of Kansas that they came to
see for themselves and be convinced of the
strange things said about this wonderful
country. We showed them ailsthe sights
and told them some things that are not
written; for We knew they would believe
us. But after all. they saw and heard
enough TO be convinced that Paradise is
not far of. The skepticism is removed
from mans eyes after he has beheid the
wonders that have taken place in Kansas
in few years. Parties who desire remov-
ing to Kansas should take the trouble
and small expense of coming and seeing
for themselves. and going home satisfied
that the next place they want to go to is
heaven. 1t 10 well to state that our old
friends go home Infatuated, and with the
desire TO return and permanently locate.
Wish hundreds more like them would
come.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31
HUNTING Dogs.

A. b. Webster's fine IRISH setter slut,
Pearl, was returned Sunday morning,
from Hillsdaie. Mich, where she has been
bred to tine fine dog Champion Rufus,
owned BY Arnold Burgess. of the above
named place. Prairie chickens and other
kinds of game are becoming abundant, and
there is practical utility in obtaining tine
hunting dogs. From the Chicago Field
we gather the following:
PEARL-RuFUs. MIR. A. b. Webster's
dodge City. Kan. Pearl 10 Mr.. Burxes5
Champion Rufus.
Champion Rufus. Irish, deep red. no
white, by Treuch's slut. out of Trench's
Linda, one of the best bred and hands
soonest dogs in the country. and winner of
nine prizes IN England and America. in>
Guiding the Irish championship at New
York.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31
STARVING HIMSELF TO DEATH.

John O'Hara, confined in the Ford coun-
" Jail. charged with the murder OF ii. L.
McCarty. has eaten nothing since Sunday
morning last. The detected prisoner told
Deputy Sheriff Duffy that be i-tendei
starving himself to death. Duffy found n
case knife. a wire hook and file in the
prison cell. A saw is supposed to be con-
cealed there, which the officer failed to
find. IL the prisoner succeeds in his de>
termination TO starve himself he will avoid
the unpleasant experience of q murder
trial. Ii is evident that he had designs of
escape, but which have been thwarted by
the vigilance of the officers. We cannot
saw how long q man can live without eat
ing, but presum. bv this time O'Hara res
alizes the slender thread that binds him TO
the mortal world.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31
OUR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.

In acknowledging the receipt of the az
riculturAl products which are intended for
exhibition. mentioned elsewhere. Col. A.
5. johnson, Land Commissioner, writes
to Morris Collar as follows:
They are creditable to Your county.
and will take pleasure in giving them all
possible prominence. Each contribution
will receive due credit. rs well rs the
county. Anything more YOU may have 10
send will be appreciated and used 10 your
advantage"
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31
A MISSING son.

Mrs. Mary Z. Hill, Of FAYETTEVILLE, Ten
nessee, writes TO Postmaster Ernger for
L. Hill, who left home some months ago.
since which time no tIdings have reached
his mother. She writes an earnest and
mOtherly appeal for information concerns
ing her son. She thinks that hey son be-
longed % a wagon train that left Dodge
City, and that bob was a good boy
when he went west" We hope the DIS
tress of the widowed mother will he re-
lieved by the return of the prodigal. Who
knows any thing of the long .oss boy.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

The Democrats of Ford COUNTY held q
meeting Wednesday. The following named
gentlemen were selected as delegates to
the state convention 10 he held IN Leav-
enworih, Sept. I'd:
G. N. Hoover and ii. +. Grvdan. dele
gates; L. l.. McCarty and w. n. Morphy.
alterpates-
The following county central committee
was appointed: q. Al. Hoover. Chairman,
ii. L. Gryden. ID. T.. Baldwin. Henry Tas>
sett, j. II. Crawford, James Mufty. w.
n. MOrphy. DIR. Galland. James MAniOn.
DIR. A. II. Harris.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31
BENEFIT BALL,

A grand ball will be given at the Court
House Tuesday night, September Sd, for
the benefit of Charley Lawson. Mr.. Law
son was wounded in the hand some months
ago and be wishes 10 seek further surgical
attendance. This benefit is for the pur-
pose of meeting the expenses which will
be incurred We know the generous ard
whOle-souled people of Dodge City will
respond literally. The tickets to the ball
will be only 81. The music will be fur
nished by Blossoms orchestra. and every
body in Dodge knows that is good music.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31
LOCAL n EW S.
DODGE CITY. SATURDAY. AUGUST 81.
THE STATE CONVENTION.

There If n warm contest over the noini>
nation for Governor. On the first ballot
the vote stood: Martin lI9. Anthony III.
st. John So. No nomination was reached
up TO midnight Thursday: bat ST. John
was gaining with some show of securing
the nomination.
LATER-John Z. st. John was nomina,
ted ON the 18th ballot.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31

4 skunk was killed the other day The
eilluvia arising from the fetid liquor had
become extremely offensive to the deni>
feBs on Military Avenue. The nasty cross
between a weasel and an otter was dis.
patched 10 eternity with broomstick s-and
the chIyalrous ladies on the avenue did il.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Mrs. Fred Singer celebrated her birth
day last Thursday. A large number of
friends were present to parfake of the
excellent dinner and wish Mrs. Singer
many more such pleasant birthdays. Mr..
and Mrs. Singer are a genial couple. and
all who enjoyed their inequalities on
this occasion will net soon forget them.
May they live long and prosper" were
the sentiments of the guests.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31
REDUCTION IN FREIGHT RATES

The recent reduction in rates on the part
of the Atchisol, Topeka 81 Santa Fe road
cannot but prove beneficial to farmers and
shippers all along the line. The deduction
is ten per cent. on merchandise westward
bound. and on eastward bound grain In n
like manner. The rate from Wichita to
Kansas City was formerly 70 cents, now it
Is 81. and from other points at about the
same ratio.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31
ST.. % PER ACRE.

Mrs. Mamie +. Wright. of Washington.
u. C., has sold 100 acres of land, one and
the SUN OF $1,000. The purchasers We're
NJ. Collar and +. c. Zimmerman. each
purchasing 50 acres. There are but few i'm
provements on the land. We should say
this was encouraging 10 the embryo farm
er and to any one holding claim for a
stake
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31

AZ meeting of the Board of Directors
o. Inc f1airie Grove Cemetery held in
Dodge City. Kansas. on the 2srh day of
ad pied: " ~
Resolved. That hereafter single graves
IN sne ffairie Grove Cemetery will be sold
feel. ~ SIS each. P.I REaTTy
Ga" l. MAhshALI- SecY. Grimm.
lG,A
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31
SPIRIT COMMUNICATION.

Sitting Bull" and old big Thunder
have broken away from the reservation of
reason. ana are on the war>path in Dis,
trict No. 2. They have DESTROYED the Dis
trict Board. in q horn. and swear by the
point of their scalping knives and all the
bloody scalps they have ever taken. that
they will tear down the school house and
tote it off-in a horn. o. X.
OFFERLE. KAN. Aug. %.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31
THE CINCINNATI COLONY.

The Cincinnati colony in the southwest
ern part of Ford county is receiving ac>
cessions To its numbers. THURSDAY two
passenger coaches loaded with immigrants
from CINCINNATI. arrived at Spearviiie.
They are Roman Catholic Germans.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31
RAIN.

There was a pleasant rain Tuesday,
commencing at o'clock aud continuing
about an hour. 1t poured ram. and was
followed about dark with another rain,
which was kept up during the night.
. 81 100 inches ofrain fell.
These rams will start the grangers, and
We are ready for them. They can come
100, 900 strong. Father Abraham.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31
GOING TO LAWRENCE.

The following named citizens of Dodge
City intend visiting Lawrence during the
meeting Of the grand temperance cOnclaye:
NJ. Collar. X. q. Cook, J. Collar. Fred.
Leonard. Geo. Horder. Tho delegates and
alternates to the Democratic convention
will take IN the pumpkin show on their
way to LeayenwOrth.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31
ODD FELLOWS LECTURE.

The Odd Fellows of Dodge City contem-
plate giving a lecture entertainment. At
q meeting of the lodge q committee was
appointed to invite Noble l.. Prenfis 10 de-
liver lecture. We presume the lecture
will be announced shortly.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31
EXCURSION TRAINS.

We understand the railroad company
will. this fall. extend their excursion
trains to Cinnamon. This will be of im-
mense advantage to Dodge CITY, as hun
dreds OF strangers will visit the city from
The extension to GimarrOn Is an advan>
tage. asst does not leave Dodge she jump
ing off" place.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31
Coun,y Attorney Sutton, Sheriff Master.

Cocniy Auorney Sutton, Sheriff Master
500, ,sty Marshal b ,s.ett and ". N. Nor
ply. of III. GLOBE, all of DcdAe City, called
a the Ners ,ffice Friday las,. We made
n e scqn"' sncs Of the gentlemen at Wich-
i's. and 'ound th.m good boy.. II all
Ju Ike PAR trends had worked ss hard
a. ih- f1rd ooup's VS. b. woald have
bern ,u.insted. -Nersoa N,rs.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31

A stranger seeing a large load Of melons
Thought they were shipped here. because
the prices were good. Oh. no; We raise
them here. and the prices. TOO. He said
he could buy a wagon load for dollar
In Larned. IL pays TO raise garden truck
IN this vicinity
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31

Stephen A. Cobb, a prominent Kansan
died at his home in Wyaniotte, Monday
last. He was one of the early settlers of
Kansas. In 1872 he was elected TO Con
gress. lie has held many important offices.
HIS demise causes universal regret
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31
CATTLE SHIPMENTS.

The shipping business is opening more
briskiy. 4. ears of cattle and ears of
sheep were shipped east during the begins
ming of the week. We suppose this line
OF business will become lively after tins
GATE.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31
TOWN LOTS.

Real estate is advancing in Dodge CITY.
This is an evidence of prosperity. We take
pleasure in recording. Samuel Marshall
sold two lots. 100x117 feet, TO James Lang
ton for the sum of $50. The lots are sit
uated north of the Union church.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31
CAPTURED INDIANS.

Two hundred Cheyenne Indians. in
charge oil Ben. Clarke, government scout.
with a company IF cavalry, are en- route
TO tLis point. The gentle savages were
captured in DakOtah. being intercepted III
their march 10 JON Sitting Bull.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31
CLOTHING MADE no ORDER.

Par''es wishing clothing made to order
AZ very iow figures can he accommodated
~ leaving their orders at York. Hadder
m Dtapeis, who have formed connect
Louis tailoring establishment. They have
"a large variety OF samples 10 select from.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31

A man is in nice pickle when he loses
his hat. A tramp belonging TO the shab>
by gentIl,iy. after awakening from n
street slnmber. found his hat missing.
wilderment and asked tor an old hat, We
didn't have any
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31
KANSAS CROPS.

We have received from Hon. Alfred GRAY,
Secretary Of the State Board of Agriculture,
tab e showing the increase and decrease in
the acreage of the various crops in 1873
over 1877. The total acreage in 1877 was
5,595,3O4 80; in 1878, 6.5'S,7z7.S5; in
crease, l, 167 500 IS decrease OF acreage il
certain crops. 224, 3S6.777; net increase, 943,-
322.s6 per cent. Of increase, 1886. The
increase OF acreage in winter wheat was
44O, 4SO; spring wheat. 226. SS9; decrease in
acreage ID corn, i59, $50, increase in oats,
l33, 965.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31

a road mss been laid out from Spearyil,e
TO hodgman Center. and petition for a
mali rc.iie presented.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31

Hon. Thomas RYAN, NJ. c.. left for
washington Monday last He will return
about the middle of the month.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31
POST OEFICE HOURS

From : a. NJ. to .. p. NJ. Money Orders
ISSUED from "a. N. to 7P. NJ. SUNDAYS
excepted. ii. j. FRINGER, T. NJ
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31

The kinsley Leader and Larned Herald
pnbiish tn" nnines of petitioners for dram
shop license.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31

HA1S-Go snd see the new stock OF
gem ieneD's hats at ConnoI's.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31

Now Is Your time to buy goods cheap at
NJ; Collars All summer goeas will be
sold AT cost To make room for fail STOCK
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31

Buggy tops. adjusted to any kind of bup
5000. ""'S
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31
Hats ! Hats!. Hats ~!

James {. Counor has just received the
nobb'est lot of hats ever brought to town.
4 he attest sly les out. Cal and see them.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31

Nichols n CuibcrrsoD's bull train ar
riNed from the south Wednesday, All
quiet along the line.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31
WANTED.

woman 20 cock. wash and iron. Ap>
ply To the Post Surgeon, Fort Dodge,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31

Judge Samuel l.. Sawyer i an indepepd-
en' candidate tor Congress IN the Eighth
Missouri: District. lie viii Crisp the other
candidate
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31

Old Tice makes his letter IS" Just like
his letter "P" So when he wrote We were
going to have ''solar wave" the compost
tors ali over the country spelled it "polsr,"
and that's where the mistake came in.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31

Rev. q. W. Wright will preach at CHM
AKRON, Sunday, September LIST.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31
JOB PRINTING.

The TINES Office is prepared TO execute
Job Printing in fine stvle and at reasona-
BILE prices. Give us a call.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31

A new lot OF cook stoves Just received
and Will be sold AT hard time prices, at NJ.
Collars
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31

Wichita subscribed 800 for the South.
ern sufferers.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31

The Chronoseope is now the official paper
Of Pawnee county.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-08-31

Will you subscribe for a goat 7
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-03-07

THE JAsMINE.-We are told that Duke
of Tuscany was the first possessor of this
pretty shrub in Europe. He was SO jeal-
ously fearful least others should enjoy what
he alone wished to possess, that strict in
functions were given to his gardener not to
give a slip, not so much as single flower,
to any person. To this command the gar
dener would have been faithful, had not
love wounded him by the sparkling eye of
fair but portionless peasant, whose want
of a little dowry, and his poverty, alone
kept them from the hymenial altar. On the
birthday of his mistress he presented her
with nosegay, and to render the bouquet
more acceptable, ornamented it with a
branch of jasmine. The po0era ,fgria, wish
ing to preserve the bloom of this new flow
er, put it into fresh earth, and the branch
remained green all the year. In the fol-
lowing Spring it grew and was covered with
flowers. 1t flourished and multiplied SO
much under the fair nymph's cultivation,
that she was able to amass a little fortune
from the sale of the precious gift which love
had made her; when, with sprig of jas
mine in her breast, she bestowed her
hand and wealth on the happy gardener of
her heart. And the Tuscan girls, to this
day, preserve the remembrance of this ad-
venture, by invariably wearing a nosegay of
jasmine on their wedding-day; and they
have proverb which says a young girl
worthy of wearing this noseeay is rich
enough to make the fortune Of a good hus-
band.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-03-07

SMALL SPECIMEN OF HUMANITY
Master Frankly Flynn, of Norwich, New
York, is probably the smallest specimen of
boy ever known. He is four and half
years old, and is thus described be the cor
respondent of the Utica Observer: ''We
went to see him, expecting Tom Thumb
of Commodore Mutt to walk in before us.
Imagine our surprise when his grandmother
brought him ill as one would good sized
cat He is not SO large as one Of Tom
Thumbs legs. In Tom Thumbs carriage
he would look as lonesome as an ordinary
man in circus band wagon. To sit upon
one of Tom Thumbs easy chairs would lie
to him what it is to the ordinary boy to
comes. He is smaller than any one can con-
ceive who has not actually seen him. Yes
terday he had on two pairs of stockings,
and even then the smallest-sized baby shoes
were too large for him. His wrist is of the
size of an ordinary mans thumb, his ankle
but a slight increase. He was dressed in a
full suit like man. He stands twenty
three inches in his shoes, and weighs,
clothes and all, twelve pounds. That is the
most he ever weighed in his life Still he is
lively, sprightly boy, very active, climb
ing into chairs and getting down; walks
around with his hands back of him, like
his grandpa and talks and laughs, and is
as cute as any boy of his years. He is no
longer than he was when one year old.''