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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13
A BRUTAL MURDER.

n oxA AL Aoxb0GA0s
For some months past Dodge City has
had immunity from the bloody scenes that
characterized the town fer a long time. We
came 10 believe that the brutal, bsrbasou-
and murderous practices had cesseJ; but On
Monday afternoon, at about four o'clock,
our citizens we're startled with The report
that a man had been bru'aIly beaten on the
head with a Winchester rh
Some words had passed between A. II.
Webb and L. Martin. which resulted in the
former striking the latter on the back Of
the head, inficiing deep gash. Martin
laid in an unconscious state until O'Clock,
Monday night when he died. That the
mrrder was premeditaied and cold blooded,
leaves no room fer doubt. The fatal blow
vas struck an hour after the quarrel, Webb
during THE time having gone in search Of .
murderous weapon. Being refused pistol
At several stores be vent 10 bis house on the
hill and brought down heavy Winchester
rife. Martin vas standing in front Of HE
shop, opposite the railroad tank, when
Webb came up behind him and de,li the
deadly blow as ve have stAted. Several
persona we're sanding near, but could no, in
time offer resistance to the brutal, coWardly
and murdefous attack. Martin received
inmediase attendance, but the shAslly wound
vas beyond the reach Of surgical skill.
Webb vas promlaly arrested and Placed
in the calaboose; but the threats Of ao excl
ted people caused the Sheriff to place the
prisoner in the jail for safe keeping. Webb
is po.erfully bull, man, fully six fee, tall.
while the murdered man vas Of short sta
lure and an unequal match in any contest,
beng Physcai wreck from excessive use
Of alcoholic drinka. Both men had been
drinking freely before the fatal occurrence,
and both had INDUCED in severe language,
Martin charging Webb with concublnage
with . black woman who has charge Of
Webb's house. These words lead to the
commission of the murderous deed.
B. Martin was . tailor, and followed that
occupation He came to this city from Hays
City last winter. When sober be was quiet
and industrious; but his sprees were fire.
queut, and while be may have been annoy
ing IS drunken men do sometimes, be was
mot considered dangerous or vicious. H..
vas about 40 years Of age, and an Iriahman
by bir,h. The remains we're buried 10
Prairie Grove Cemetery.
A. H. Webb is from Texas, and has resi-.
ded in Dodge City for few years past. H.
had been employed for long lime a. porter
10 two Of our prominent stores. He bad de-
mesned himself peaceably, 60 far as We
know, until this tragic and fatal occurrence.
The prisoner had q preliminary examin-
alton before Squire Shinn, Tuesday, and was
committed to jail without bail, to await tn.
rext term of the District Court.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13

Public School will open Monday, Sept.
18th. AL pupils will report at the Princi-
pals room for classification. 1t is impor.
tant that all be there the fret day, q the
ieachers' desire is to make Is complete al
organization a: the opening of the school as
possible. A class in German will be organ
lied and taught after regular school hours.
II. McGARRY, Principal.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13

Sam G. Mcconnell, the Boss Merchant
Tailor, of Kansas, will visit our ,ity on or
before the 18th, with samples Of the laraest
stock Of Clothr, Cassimeres, &C., in the
wet. Gents reserve your orders until you
see his elegant stock.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13

The County Board met Monday and made
an order for the repair Of the Jail, and to
put il in good condition. Ills the intention
to pa. sheet-iron on the jail ceiling; and 10
put large stone at the prison entrance.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13
DON'T H0U FORGRr IT.

Next week is the last week advertised BY
DR.. l. S. Bryant, Dentist, 10 be in Dodge
City on this visit If you have rot had
your Dental work done you should see him
early, rs he will probably not b. here in his
Office again until December. He il doing
some exec llent work and giving general eat
isfaciiop.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13

Wild ducks, of the teal species are plenti.
full along the river, and in greater numbers
than ever before known in this section. A..
B. Webster bagged a number Of thee de-
licious ier-fowls, and he has our thanks
FOR portion Of his game.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13

The new railroad agent. at this station.
Mr.. W. H. Swiggert, We find TO be courte-
ous and accommodating man, and just the
kind of man needed in railroad Office. He
is bound to be popular with our citizens.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13

The foundation for the new school hou,e
is progressing finely.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13

The benevolent and charitable feeling Of
the people Of Dodge City ~as manifested in
the boun.eous supply Of provisions given
% Mr.. Marcus and his amicied family.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13

The Adsns Ezpress Compny's Office has
Leen moved to the building formerly occu-
pied BY Fred Leonard o. restaurant. A
gsntlemsply agent is in charge Of the Office.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13

Harry Morgan. the popular conductor on
the A. 7. 4 S. F., dropped in Monday, and
gave US pleasant chat on ,hings generally
and railroad matter. In particular.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13
Town Lots and Lands For
Sale.
Sale.

Town lots. improved and unimproved
land improved and unimproved. in small
and large quantities, for sale. Apply to
n. COLLAR.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13

The court honse hiss received . new coat
Of paint. the walls whitsned, and the gen.
eral appearance much improved. Messrs
Cornell and johnson did the work.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13

''Old Times Come Again" at the Opera
House this Friday nigh, promises to Be .
grand party; and the managers are whoop-
ing up the boys.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13

Rev. o. W. Wright will preach in the
Union church the coming Sabbath, morning
and evening.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13

The Dodge City Fire Company promptly
extinguished . ere 10 York 4 Dnper'a
smoke house. The boys know how TO &c,
to the joint"
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13

T. s. Haun vas in the city Tuesdsy. He
has purchased the material and will sstsb-
lish . Newspaper in Hodgeman coanty.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13

Captain James Hep,op, Of Fort Supply,
spsns few days in the city this week. He
reports everything quiet south.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13

County Attorney Sutton and Sheriff Mas
terson vent TO Great Bend, Wednesday last,
10 be present at the trial of horse thieves.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13

Gen. II. B. Van Voorhis is the Green
back editor Of the Globe, valuable acqui-
sition TO the editorial STAFF of that paper.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13

ID. Sheedy. we'll known cattle man, ar.
rived Thursdsy. He ia located in Nebrasks
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13
Millinery good at Coffey & McIntvre's

Full line of Millinery goods. at COTE
& McIntyre's.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13

Ga Saturday last, Sheriff Chri-ty and de-
putty Sheriff Payne, procured the arrest Of .
man named Dapie!s, living ON q claim near
Speareville, who s supposed to be The pa =
ner Of the infamous Dutch Henry. He vas
FIRST arrested in Wyoming Territory for
stealing Government mules, but shot the
two oficers vino had him in charge and
made his esc.pe. We think that great credits
is due our officers for the able manner in
which they have worked up the case, and
al-o to Sheriff Master.on of Ford cousty. for
arrestiDg the prisoner. He comes to trial
on Sept. l9th.-Larned Chronoscope.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13

The weather Is delightfully."- cool, remind
ing US OF the approach Of winter. The north
xiud THURSDAY did il.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13

Morris Collar hes cold the residence late
ly occupied BY him. 70 II. Sturm. The
house 10 II present occupied BY Mr.. Sturm.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13

The P4wnee County Fair will be held at
LArned, commencing September 24,h, and
containing three days.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13

James Vance, formerly = freighter here,
il now q resident Of Deadvood.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13

CHICKENS. EGGS AND BUTTER constan-
tly on hand at n. COLLARS. Delivered
free of charge.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13

The wind from the north on Thursday
made things howl.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13

DR.. McCarty returned from a pleasant
trip to the mountains last week.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13

The ArkaDsas river i. lower at tni. point
than at time this year.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13

George Deter has returned from hi. farm
in Clay county. de reports the pumpkin
crop good.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13

Look out for rAin-the editor of the Kin.
sley Leader is going to pray.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13

The Kinsley Leader predicts rain within
a week. Good; let's have il; good. soak
ing rain. Pray good. ~ ...-.- d.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13
Loui. sninek, who i. confined in the Ford

Louis 6nizek, who is confined in the Ford
county Jail, on a charge Of hor-e stealing,
was, on Saturday last, adjudged insane, BY
q jury consisting Of DR.. ". NJ. Milligan, W.
J. Miller, Walter Straeter, J. Collar, c. NJ.
Beeson and John H. Cornell, before Probate
Judge n. B. Klaine; and E. F. Coiborn,
acting County Attorney, conducting the e1-
animation Of witnesses. The pri.sner has
made several attempts TO commit suicide,
and around his neck are the scArs of his un-
successful efforts at hfe-taking. He 10 Q
great annoyance to the jail officers, and .
constant watch has to be kept over the IN
fortunate imbecile, whose strange antics are
ludicrous. His mania is suicidal intent, and
this horrible infatuation has been caueed by
long indulgence in self..buse. Snizsk is q
years Of age. and 10 a native OF Bohemia;
10 well-built and muscular man. with an
intelligent counteusnoe. He has lived in
this vicinity abou, a year. and though cratic
vas generally regarded - An honest and in
dustrious man. He will be sen, to the In-
eane Asylum at Topeka. upon the return Of
the application for admission.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13

A fair and appreciative audience greeted
Billy Arlington 1t the Opera House, Thur
day night. The house uas ksps in roar Of
laughter over the oomieal and humorous en-
tainmen'. which vas veil worth the attend
ance. There was much Of pleasure and profit
in the rich, fare and racy performance. The
Problem Of Life va certainly rendered in
all Of its ridiculous phases. which enter.
tanned the audience hugely. The "hssh"
business IL the serious question in our lives;
and may Arlington never "san," for hash,
especially "Chinese hash"
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13

Coffey & Mcintyre have one of the finest
stocks of goods in the city, near the depot.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13

Hungerford kesps fresh ish for esle twice
. week.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13

Clothing, Dry Goods, and general as.
sortment Of first-class goods. at the new
store of Coffey & Mcintyre, near depot,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13

THE DODGE CITY TIMES.
DODGE CITY. SATURDAY. SEPT. Is.
LOG Al NE VS..
The Arkapsas river IL lower al tnis point
than at time this year.
The foundation for the new school house
is progressing finely.
James Vance. formerly = ireighter here,
il now q resident Of DesdvoOd.
ID. Sheedy, we'll known cattle man, ar
rived Thur.dsy. He ia located in Nebrasks.
Rev. o. W. Wrigh, will preach in the
Union church the coming Sabbath, morning
and evening.
The PAwnee County Fair will Be held At
LArned, commencing September Oath, and
containing three days.
Captain james Heu,op, Of Fort Supply.
span, few days in the city this week. He
reports everything quiet south.
T. s. Hsun vas in the city Tue.dsy. He
has purchased the material and will sstsb-
lish . Newspaper in Hodgeman coanty.
County Attorney Sutton and Sheriff Mas
terson vent 10 Great Bend, Wednesday last,
TO be present at the trial Of horse thieves.
Gen. II. B. Van Voorhis is the Green
back editor Of the Globe, . valuable acqui-
sition TO the editorial STAFF of that paper.
Morris Collar hes sold the residence late
y occupied BY him. 70 II. S,urm. The
house 10 II present occupied BY Mr.. Sturm.
The Dodge City Fire Company promptly
extinguished . ere 10 York 4 Dnper's
smoke house. The boys know how 10 get
to the joint"
''Old Times Come Again" at the Opera
House this Friday nigh, promises to Be .
grand party; and the manager are whoop-
ing up the boys.
The benevolent and charitable feeling Of
the people Of Dodge City ~as manifested in
the boun.eous supply Of provisions given
70 Mr.. Msrcus and his aAlicied family.
Harry Morgan. the popular conductor on
the A. 7. 4 S. F., dropped in Monday, and
gave Us pleasant chat on things generally
and railroad matter. In particular.
The Adams EIpress Company's of6ce has
leen moved to The building formerly occu-
pied by Fred Leonard a. restaurant. A
gsntlemsply agent Is in charge Of the Office.
The County Board met Monday and made
an order for the repair Of the Jail, and to
put il in good condition. lis the intention
to pa, sheet-iron on the jail ceiling; and 10
put large stone at the prison entrance
The new railroad agent. at this station,
Mr.. w. H. Swiggert, We find TO be q courte-
Gus and accommodating man, and just the
kind Of man needed in railroad Office. He
is bound to be popular with our citizens.
Wild ducks, Of the teal species are plenti-
iul along the river, and in greater numbers
than ever before known in this section. A.
B. Webster bagged number of thee de-
licious water iowls, and he has our thanks
for n pOnion of bis game
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1879-05-30

ment. Therefore if Congress fails 10
make the appropriations so provided
for, its conduct is revolutionary. They
have no escape. The president can veto
any bill sent him and his action would
not be contrary to the constitution.
But If Congress adjonrns without pro-
viding for the necessary expenses in q
constitutional way, it commits crime
against the constitution and against the
people. The only constitutional way
In which Congress can repeal the cleo
ton laws without the consent of the
president is to wait until the next fed
eral election, appeal to the people, and,
ii they can, secure the election Of
enough congressman and senators to
act with them TO carry their measures.
But they know that they cannot do this.
They know that the Northern states
with hardly an exception are opposed
to them, opposed to Southern Demo
cratic terrorism and opposed to North
ern Democratic ballot-box stuffing
The people of the North are in favor Of
free elections; they are also in favor Of
fair ones. This is the reason of the
present Democratic desperation. i
they dare adjourn without making The
appropriations, the same North which
punished Democratic treason in 1866
can do it again in 1879.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1879-05-30
The Library Magazine.

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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1879-05-30
Consumption Cured,

An old physician, retired from prac-
tice, having had placed in his hands by
an East India missionary tho formula
of a simple vegetable remedy for the
speedy and permanent cure of con-
sumption, bronchitis, catarrh, asthma,
and all throat and lung affections, also
a positive and radical cure for nervous
debility and all nervous complaints, af-
ter having tested its wonderful curative
powers in thousands Of cases, has felt if
his duty to make it known to his suffer-
ing fellows. Actuated by this motive,
and desire to relieve human suffering,
! will send, free of charge, to all who
desire it, this recipe, with full direc-
tons for preparing and using, in Ger
man, French, or English. Sent by mail
by addressing with stamp, naming this
paper, w. w. Sherar, 149 Powers
Block, Rochester, N. Y. l2eowl.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1879-05-30
OBITUARY.
REV. WARD BULLARD.

I Rev. Ward Billiard was born at Mas
sena, st. Lawrence county, N. Y, Feb
iruary 8, 1910, and died in New Haven,
VT, May 81, 1879. In 1918 his parents
settled on farm in New Haven, VT.
Here he was reared to close, hard
work, going to school only in the win
ter until IL years of age. At sixteen
he joined the church. At seventeen he
commenced classical studies, and grad
luated at Middlebury College in 1888.
He then went South and taught some
years in Georgia. Here he entered the
ministry, married, and was one year
connected with the Alabama confer
ence. Owing to sickness and repug-
nance to slavery, he returned North in
the spring of 1888, and united with the
Troy conference, and took appoint
ments during the next four years. lie
then engaged in teaching few years.
lie then took appointments in the Troy
conference until 1854. Some paternal
acres then coming into his possession,
led him to seek supernumerary rela-
ton and to move on to the new acuui-
sition. This made him home to the
end of his life. After this settlement
he held several appointments under the
presiding elder, and did considerable
ministerial work in the country around.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1879-05-30

" II. M. Bryant, the noted temper
ance lecturer, who lost his reputation
by relapsing into his old practice OF
drinking, thereby scandalizing the
cause he labored for, died at Lewiston,
Me-, last Monday. There can be no
doubt that Mr.. Bryant was sincere
worker in the cause; and that he was
unable to Withstand the temptations OF
strong drink while laboring against the
traffic in it is stronger argument
against it than even his own vigorous
attacks. Those who have heard him
must pity rather than blame him, and
must feel the deepest indignation at the
ghouls which, like the Montpelier Ar.
gus, gave vent to such satanic delight
over his fall. The liquor traffic must be
judged by its works, and the ruin o.
such man as Mr.. Bryant will com
mend it to no one.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1879-05-30

WIDE AWAKE FOR JrNr 1879 bao +,
lovely frontispiece. 90 Larks Sino "a" I'M
to the Thrushes ~ which ilIns, , Tas
"Little Mary's Secret y sweet and s I'M
pie little poem by Mrs. &c Wbiton
Susan Fenimore Cooner follows With
the story of "The WonderfnI CooLie 81 y
which has three quaint pictnres While
next in order comes one of Emma ~" r.
Browns charming Boston naners ahont
"The Poor Children's Excnrsions o"d
the Country Week" with eleven %ra nh
ic illustrations drawn from life nv Miss
Humphrey. Waller SbirIaw ~ c6;as S u,
structor at The art Students Teoone
is the subject of No. vi. offs. G.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1879-05-30
Finds the English Language inadequate
TO express his Feelings.

The gentle genius who at present cd
its the home page of the three-fourths
patent "outside" Burlington Sentinel, is
evidently whole-souled Democrat. I'm
der the caption off The Unparalleled In
science ofMr. Hayes he writes, or bor-
rows, the following choice bit of flap
doodle, which is noticeable no less for the
delicacy and good taste of its illusions 10
the gentleman who at present occupies
the White House, than for the evidence
it presents that its writer has heroi-
cally refrained from perusing the OBJ
noxious documents which so rouse his
finer feelings. Guess Brother Mer-
chant must have left behind him gen.
eral orders to maintain the true Demo-
cratic ring:
The archives of the Government
and all the state papers from the Revo-
luton down, may be searched in vain
for any precedent of insolence like that
which characterizes the vctoes of Mr..
Hayes. In one he despotically assure.
Congress that the collection of taxes
will go on whether their proceeds are
appropriated or not. lie evidently
forgets that without his aid Congress
can stop the collection of taxes, leaving
the money in the hands of its owners,
the people.
In his latest veto he insolently solic-
its Congress to leave in his hands the
power of a despot, the power of the
purse and the sword combined, on the
pledge that he will not abuse it.
The insolent wretch!
lie is so ignorant of the fundamental
principles OF American liberty that he
does not even comprehend that this is
not government of men but govern
ment of principles. lie assures Con-
gress that there will be no violation of
the rule forbidding interference with
the freedom of elections under him
And a man occupying the office OF
President of the United States has the
impudence to ask the people to entrust
him dangerous power on the pledge
that it will not be abused!
The insolence of despotism could not
Unless the people are misrepresent-
ed by towards in Congress, nothing of
the kind will be done.
The only safety of the masses is in
having laws which do not admit of
abuse. TO trust the liberties of the
people to the good will of Hayes or any
other one man is to place lighted
torch in powder magazine above
which are stored the most precious of
all our earthly possessions.