Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-03-08
NICHOLAS B. kLAINE. Editor.
A PATROL ON THE FRONTIER

IieItNitn Nc GIVE ah insi the pAii WHEN
passed the Kansas House last week, which
provides for military contingent fund and
patrol guard on the frontier. We deem
this wise movement, and regard it the most
sensible thing yet undertaken by the Kanaas
Legislature. An efficient guard Of picked
men will be = guarantee Of safety TO the
hundreds of settlers who are locating In the
counties In The western and southern parts
of the State. The bill fully explains the
purpose Of the patrol force, and we hope it
may become q law.
We do not apprehend any danger from
Indian incursions, but il is well TO be pro-
vided against such possibilities. A patrol
guard would give timely warning, and also
warn Mr.. Lo TO keep within his own bounde
Both the State and military authorities are
fully prepared agaiEs; another Indian raid,
and believe this border entirely safe from In
dian depredations.
An act making appropriation for a mill
tAry contingent fund, and to provide for a
patrol guard on the frontier.
Be It enacted BY the legislature Of the State Of
Kansas
SECTION l. That the Governor is hereby
authorized and empowered to employ such
number OF reliable and discreet men rs he
may deem necessary, not exceeding forty in
number, to be under charge Of two efficient
officers, to be appointed BY him, and to be
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are not inconsistent with the constitution and
laws of the State, TO be under his direction
armed and equipped, and to acs as a patrol
guard at snch times and places on the from
tier as he may direct, for the purpose Of
watching and reporting the movements Of
hostile Indians, and, 20 far a. possible, rem
dsring protection to settlers, and giving no
tice to the governor and TO settlers Of the
State Of any actual or threatened danger
from such indians, and such guard shall be
composed Of citizens who have resided at
least one year IN the western part Of the
State,
SEQ 9. The wages for men furnishing
their own horses and equipments therefor
shall no, exceed $40 per month, the State
TO furnish camp equipment for such NEE and
horses.
SEC. 8. The wages for officers shall be
a. follows: One officer with the rank of cap
tain-not 10 exceed SOS per month. One
officer with rank Of first lieutenant-not TO
exceed $50 per month, officers to furnish
their own horses and equipments therefor
SEC. 4. The captain may appoint four
sergeant-, which sergesnts shall be en-
titled to five dollars per month extra pay
for such service.
SEC. 5. Any officer or any enlisted man
in such service may, at the discretion of the
Governor, be discharged from service at any
time.
SEC. 6. The sum OF SIS, 900, or 90 much
thereof as may be necessary, lie hereby ap-
propfisied rs a military contingent fund for
the years 1879 and 1850, for the purpose Of
defraying expenses in Arming, equIpping,
with repeating rife and Colts navy revolver,
feeding and paying the officers and guard
hereinbefore provided for. And the Auditor
Of State. upon receipt Of proper vouchers
approved by the Governor, shall draw his
warrant On the Treasurer for such sums rs
may from time to time be required TO carry
ont the provisions OF this act, not exceeding
in the aggregate the sum appropriated for
such purpose.
SEC. Z. The Governor shall report in
full his proceedings under this act to the
next session of the Legislature.
SEC. S. This act shall take effect and be
in force FROM and after its publication in the
Daily Commonwealth, published at Topeka,
Kansas.
Among the imuortaut bills sdouted in the