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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1879-03-27
WASHINGTON LETTER.

WASHINGTON, March "a, 1870.
The two committees appointed by the
house and senate Democratic caucusrs TO
make recommendations concerning the
order of business for the extra session, held
a joint meeting on Saturday, Senator Thur
man presiding. Tho first question dis.
cusscd was whether the political lcgisla.
ton desired by the dominant party in con.
grcss should be effected by the passage of
a separate measure or by the incorporation
Of repeating clauses, etc, in the appropria.
ton bills 1t was finally determined ,hat the
the latter clause would be
the most expedicn,. The
next question considered was whether the
political portion of the appropriation bills
should now be passed in the same terms
which they were passed a. the late session;
or whether the repeating clauses in regard to
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1879-03-27
CHICAGO GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

CHICAGO, March %, 10 A. M.-Pork-
April, 80 91la; May, $40 O7la, Corn
April, 3l7s; May, 36@3Gls. Wheat
April so@@So1s; May, 94la@o44,
CHICAGO, March &c, 1900 M.--Corn-
May, 36l5; June, 362(. Whcat-Aprl,
S9A@s9H; May, 9416@o4li Pork -
April, $40 O21a; May, 10 O2l.,
CHICAGO, March %, $50 p M.-Whcat,
March, S9@S94; April, 90; Nay, o43s
Corn-ApriI 32@321s May, 36l4@3G3s.
Pork--ApnI, $40 O71s@lO 10; May,
$40 27lg@lO 30.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1879-03-27
NEW YORK GRAIN.

NEW YORK, March 2G, l2;02r.M.- Wheat
--quiet-No ? Chicago, 81 O3@l o.;
No . Milwaukee, 81 O4@l O5; Red Win
ter, 81 O4@1 151l; No, ? Red Winter
81 l5@i l54; No . Amber, 81 121bm
ID, Corn-quiet-frm Steamer, 49,
@4358; No. 3, 431a; No. 9, 45ll
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1879-03-27

CnEw Jaeksous best Sweet Navy TO.
bacco
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1879-03-27

The STANDARD OF FAsHIoN.-Underth this
name Andrews Bazaar Is known to the best
authorities on Woman's Toilette in the
United States and Canada. The wide ex-
perience and cultivated taste of the editor
and proprietor, w. Il. Andrews, insure the
most exact reflection of what is most taste
full and artistic in the world of fashion. The
arts Of the household, both useful and or
namcntal--such rs decoration, Horticulture,
needlework, the cuisine, etc.--recevc the
fullest attention, and the literary depart
mentS are represented in the contributions
OF the most gifted men aud women in the
land. Topics treated in the magazine may
be generally classified us follows: fiction,
poetry, criticisms Of books, music, the
drama and art, Biographies, essays, pcrsonel
sketches, wit and humor and personal
paragraphs, original and selected. The
writers for Andrews Bazaar are also con
tributors for such magazines as lIarpers
Monthly, ApplCtons journal. The Atlantic,
etc. a vast mass of brilliant literature.
beside the fashion departments. is furn
ished for one dollar per year; single copies,
10 cents, Address, W. Il. Andrews, Gin
cnnati, Ohio.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1879-03-27

CousSENs Honey Of Tar will relieve
severe coughs Of long standing, and prove
u blessing to all who suffer with affections
of the throat and lungs, and is confidently
offered the public Us the hes,
remedy in the world, In our rigorous
cline where coughs and cold prevails, this
favontc remedy should have place in
every household, When tho little ones arc
attacked by Group, or whooping cough,
nothing will afford such instant relief M
Cousscn's Honey of Tar. Price 80 cents.
For sale by Barclay Bros.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1879-03-27

PocHEr- Book losr.lt was IN the town
of D., and Mr.. 5. had just concluded some
purchases, when he made tho starting dis
coycry that his pocket book was lost. While
searching his pockets he found buckeye,
and said -"Gcntlcmcn, my pockct-book is
lost, but there has been something dscov-
cred by d. Mbcr, of Nashville, Of far
greater value. II is the Buckeye Pile ONT
mcnt, which will cure Piles in all cases.
when used according to directions. Try it
Price 50 cents bottle For sale by Bar
clay Bros.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1879-03-27
VEG ETINE
Purities the Blood.

BosToN, Mass, Oct II, lsT1
Mn. H. H STEyESs:-
Dear Sir,---I have been using Vegcine for som,
time with The greatest satisfaction. and can highly
recommend II rs great cleanser and purifier of the
blood j. L. HANAFORD.
Pastor of Egleston.square NJ, r. Church.
NERVOUSNESS, and all arrangements Of the nerv-
Gus system, are usually connected with a diseased
condition Of the blood Debility II frequent nc
compartment. The first thing to be done Is to i'm
prove the condition of the blood. This l. accom-
cine. and possesses a controlling power over the
nervous system.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1879-03-27
VEGETINE
For Dy spe psia.

Ashley, Ill, Jan, T., 1873.
n Il. STEVENs:-
Dear Sir,-l have been using Negetine for Dyspep.
sia. and ind more relief from It than oil the other
medicines ever used There IL nothing like II for
Dyspepsia. MRS. VI +. FOWLKS.
| am personally acquainted with Mrs FOwlAs.
and eau certify that the above statement /. true
W c. PACE, VI. D..
Druggist Ashley, Ill,
THOUSANDS SrEAE.-Ncgetine Is acknowledged
and recommended by physicians and apothccarics
to be the best purifier and cleanser of blood vet dis
covered, and thousands speak in iis praise who
have been restored TO health.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1879-03-27

On OUR MOST DISTANT FRONTIER "a in
our busiest and most populous cities of the
seaboard and interior, IIostetter's Stomach
Btters is prc-eminently popular. Wherever
civilization plants its foot on this continent.
thither the great tonic soon finds its way.
Nor is this surprising, for it is the medicine
OF all others best adapted to the wants of
the Western emigrant be he MINOR or arri
cuIturist 1t is an incompatible remedy
for the diseases TO which he is most subject
and which are liable to be brought ON by
change of climate, hardship, exposure, I'M
accustomed air and diet, and miasmatic at
mosphcre and water Among these are dis
orders Of the stomach and bowels.
RHEUMATIC ailments, and malarious fcvers,
for all of which IIostetter's Bittcrs is GER
tain specific. \ course of the Bitters be-
fore departing for the new field of labor, or
on arriving will have the effect of prevent
ing the evils for which il is such signal
remedy.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1879-03-27
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
City Officers.

City Officers.
Mayor Henry Winter.
Trcasurer-B, II. Parker.
Clerk. H. Phillis
COuDtelorWm b. Gilbert
Marshal C. D. After.
huOrncy-W q. Niece
Police MRglstratc--J j. Bird
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
First Wsrd-'ico, Yocum, VIM, OEaahan.
Second Ward Wood RittcnEousc, n. b. Thistle
NOGd.
Third Ward-W. p Wright, John Wood
Fonr,h Nard-Chnrlrs O, Patier, u. j. Foley.
Elth Ward-r W. Halliday, Chhs Lancaster.
County Officers.
CTcait Judgc--O. A. Harker.
Circuit Clerk. \. Reeves.
Comfy Judge-R. ). locum.
County Clerks, j. Humm.
County Attorngy-W, &. Muikcy.
County Treasurcr--A j, Alden
Sheriff John Hodges
Coroner r. F!tzgera.l.
County Commissioner ". Halliday, ~ V
Brown Samuel Bhicy.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1879-03-27

QUERY Why will men smoke common
tobacco when they can buy Marburg Bros
seal Of North Carolina" At the same price.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-07

Capt. Lucas at Waterloo Convention.
Nowspapers have Job Offices in correction
with their establishments. Ii . cloth
psddler OF ether pedd4ers CONE along. the
merchants AZ E.sh 10 she nswspaps onees
and ask she editor to YELL their readers
that cloth yeddIvrs are i'll such and such .
township. aud should not be patsOnized.
The newspapers at once. in behalf of home
merchants, awe the peddlers good lift
that verv soon drives them Oat OF the
country. and brings ttsr trade as is should
90. to the h.smo merchants. THIS - all
right and Vsper~ But na<k YOU an anna
teur job printing office is opened and some
biacksmiik gsrs N and beeones printer.
He will pms 1000 letter heads for 80 cenfs
less than the newspaper man charges ] gu
say you viii save the 50 cents you become
economical. hot did il ever strike yeH that
you are encouraging peddIerss The news
paper gives notices to churches aud never
thinks of charging them. and yet when
they have . job OF work TO do shOuld IT go
to the amateurs That is wrong. We
oppose this ffsn the same standpoint that
We oppose the peedlers. S9pPOee . mer-
chant comes to my Disco and asks me to
20 through bis store and give with 2x4
prese and . few fonts of tips him notice.
I 20 down and he shows me all the new
goods and drfersat styles. and write hius
up the best kind Of q notice that / can.
Suppose that the next day be has Job or
printing on winch there is profit Of e1.5S
and he slips through sOme dark alley or
around the eorpeF. and gives iG TO soDe
amateur. iuss to save 50 cents. Is that
honestf 1t may be honest but it isn't
pretty. The papers Of tbis congressional
district continually labor for the upDuilA-
ing Of the towu. for the bQildIng OF rail
roads and all 0sher improvements. ShOulo
you intend building q church, you 60 to
the editor and spread out your plans be-
fore him. and be gives them to the public,
and who would Think Of making any
charges They only ash in return The
support they are entitled to; they have
got beyond the time when tLev beg for
favOrs; they stand upee their own merits.
and If they can't stand upon their own
merits they should 60 down without any
unnecessary delay in the ceremony.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-07
RAINFALL COUNTY CYCLONE.

The cyclone which swept over tho north
ern portion of this State last Friday even>
ing-centrsl IN Marshall eounfy-turns out
TO have been even more destructive than
at first reported and was without doubt
the most terrible and furious exhibition OF
the elements ever witnessed in Kansas.
DWELLINGS,. churches, school houses and
other buildings were swept awav in NOM
ent. and their broken fragments scattered
for miles over the prairSe, at least tfty per
sons were killed outright. and At least q
hundred seriously injured. while from
seventy>tive to a hundred families were
left utterly destitute. without food, shelter
or clothing. Relief measures we're prompt.
ly instituted bv the people OF Atchison. and
committees with medicines. clothing and
supplies went out immediately to the scene
Of the disaster. -Leavenworth Times.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-07
NEW CLOTHING AND SUPPLY
STORE.
". n. LOCKRlDGE

Has leased and fitted up the large aud COM
modious building Of G. NJ Hoover. ESQ.,.
and opened out with the largest and most
complete stock Of Gents readv>made Cloth
ing. Furnishing Goods. Hats. Boots. Camp
Equipsge. ETC.. ever brought TO Dodge
City, which NO is determined to offer at
extremely low prices. He has also IN adj
dition 10 his immense stock OF Clothing.
o full line Of Staple and Fancy Groceries.
such a. Flour. Bacon Lard. Sugar. Coffee.
Svrups, Dried Fruits and verything nsu>
ally kept in u first class house. to which
he invites the inspection of the citizens OF
Dodge City and surrounding country.
Special inducements offered TO Ranchmen
and Drovers of Cattle.
Mr. John Mullin who has had many years
experience in mercantile business and some
experience in the cattle trade two years
ago at Ellis. Kansas. and who is the agent
Of Mr.. LOckridge. fistters himself that be
knows the wants Of stock men. and will
be pleased to wait on usf0mers. and hope
by fair dealing and an effort to please. to
merit share Of public patronage.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-07
ACAfTLE T1AIL.

The citizens living on tie South ana
North sides of the river South and West OF
the city, have plowed iurrOw from mile
Hollow. leading Northwest to . point near
Point of Rocks. four miles West of Dodge.
They desire cattle men TO follow on the
South side Of this furrOw when driving
cattle across the river. This trail has been
made for the protection of those settlers
who have lands titled along the route of tho
trail, north. Bv observing the notices
posted, cattle ren may avoid anv trespass-
ing which might otherwise lead TO annoy
snce and trouble.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-07
NOTICE DlsTRICT ELECTION.

In compliance with petition dated the md
day Of June, A. ID 1879 and signed by the lec
xalIy required number OF legal voters OF school
6istrict No. l. in the county of ford, state OF
Kansas, it is hereby ordered by the District
Board Of the said District, that.
AN ELECTION
To be held nj the School House IN the city OF
Dotjge CIV, and in the sad Distinct, between
,he hours OF 8 a. NJ, and p. N on the
10th DAY or JUNE. A. D.. 1879.
Upon the question Of issuing the Bonds Of the
District to the amount Of Eve Thousand dollars
for the purpose of erecting school building IN
said district Said bonds to be payable In ten
years snd to be sonf NJ NOT less than ninefy five
cents on che dollar. The vote shall be takrn by
ballot on The tickets in favor Of the issue Of the
bombs shall be written the words .'For tn.
Bonds" and on tickets aga iNst the issur shall
be written the weird, Against the Bonds.
Dated the 5th day Of June, A. ID: 1879.
By order Of District BOayd.
NJ COLLAR, dist. Clerk
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-07

\ The large herds of cattle are being held
in the Pan Handle. the grass on the raoge
Of the Arkansas river being short. The
short grass In this vicinity will prOlong
the cartle drive. A good soaking rain
would hasten the growth of tho thin buff,
falO heritage,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-07
CHANGE 81 FlRM.

C. H. Lane retires from the firm Of
Wright. Beverley & Co.. and is succeeded
BY John Newton. We wish Mr.. Lane sue
cess in whatever he undertakes, and hope
he will remain with Us. Mr.. Newton has
long been connected With the bOuse and is
we'll known in this section. The new hIm
has our best wishes for prosperity.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-07

An employee Of Morris Collar. VINO
has claim on Saw.og, in Ford county.
found nj the depth Of ok feet. q specimen
of mineral which show golc indications.
The specimen is in possession of Mr.. Root.
the station agent. who will have the treas
ure tested.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-07
TuH SALT WE'LL.

Prof. Nudge sends Major E. F. COlborn
the following. which may be OF interest to
our Meade county friends:
MANHATTAN, MAY 18th. 1873.
DEAR FRiKND:-I sent the description OF
the Salt Spring TO the Kansas City Review
last week and learned that they had is
sued q week or ten days early thaa they
had designed, % it goes over another
month. The specific gravity IS Is deg.
Beaume, or three fourtbs 10 saturatiOD.
Impurities only Of which IS small and most
OF this ut least, 81 will go out in boiling.
This gives . bushel Of salt to - gallons Of
water. Truly.
b. +. NUDGE
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-07

G.. H. Lane withdraws from the firm OF
WriRht, Beverley e. Co. and John Newton
becomes a member Of said firm from thfs
date. WRIGHT, BEVERLEY q Co.
DUuGE CITY KANs. May 81. 1872
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-07

R. w. Tarbox. an extensive sheep
grower, called Monday. He had been IN
the city few days making purchases Tor
his camp on the Cimarr0n and arrange
ments for his wool crop. which be says is
fine this year. beng q good clip. The sheep
are doing remarkably well. aud there 10 an
abundance Of water and grass.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-07
SCHOOL BOND ELECTION.

An election for the appropriation Of i've
thousand dollars in bonds, for the erection
of school House in District No. ]. will be
held at the school house. Monday, julie
10th. 1879. See notice elsewhere.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-07

The public schools of Dodge City will
slose Friday, June 18th with examinations
and rhetorical exercises. The patrons OF
the school are cordially invited to be pres>
ent.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-07

Ed. +. Colborn retursed from HAYS City
Tuesday morning. He will devote his time
to the Strengthening Of crooked things.
which are on their sumner course. aud
which develop with the usual boom.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-07
To TEACHRRS.

Applications for Teachers IN the Public
Schools of District No. !. will be received
until June 2Stb, 1873.
+. c. zimmerman,
President School Board.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-07
THANKS.

Rev. o. ". Wright desires 10 express
his sincere thanks for The libsralitv, bv
the citizens of Dodge City, IN his behalf.
ANY further expression OF gratitude Is
omitted owing to our crowded oolamns
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-07

Clothing. Dry Goods. and general AZ
sortment Of first class geOds. at the new
store Of Cofiey & Mcintyre. near depot.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-07
Town Lots and Lands For
Sale.

Town lots. improved and unimproved;
land improved and unimprOved. in small
and large quantities, for sale. Appiy to
II. COLLAR.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-07
THE DODGE CITY TIMES.
DODGE CITY. SATURDAY. JUNE =.
LOCAL NE W s.
Look out for rain.

LOOK o"' ~ NJ GO. ..
hear The confidence men.
n po,d .b,nned 20 head of largo
r., -. Tor tb:s marSer.
AZ c., t.,. of the Aykanaas CRY
-. n S.HaI W"nday
ifaVee.. e.''''u ;,,.na
The Dodge lily ruS S S.,,, a. Imiv
giving eisnu s~'. ga ,,.'s. a..
The property OF Low nlcns,uson, uo,
ceased. VIII De s"'o juno N''
tisemeut-
j. N. Dag, an extensive cattle 9eaier
arrived Saturday. aud VIII fens'n III D0uke
this summer.
The Arkansas uver Is still on tne Doom,
q heavy flow OF water II course Anu INC
June rise only begaa.
The confidence men have removed
their headquarters. Are they iesvingi
Haze they iefr town.
Lev, Schick. of Fort Elliott. has been
amending the week in the CITY. lie has the
contract for supplying beef st Elliott.
-Cov p. ST John and staff. were in
the CITY, Monday, and proceeded to the
Patrol Camp for few days recreation.
r..
AT the County npAt1 norn,nn and
Ger Thnn.r ~ Snaarevilie. 10 selI liquor.
W.
A large collection for the sufferers by
tho storm In the Northeastern part OF the
State. was obtained by hon. H. M "l9n''
Saturday Saturday night and Sunday
L., ,ha stIos,here wss mite cool. vbich
,ao,, from ibe ter,lDle storm in North
IN Esnsas
C.h rho forn.riv nm hl;.h,
-. "a. RsrSonr Connty Mail. has zone to
T.r;co whsre he will engage in the
New s,oA ~ law
=. ,,-oa .e,.,.r
ou ~ t..,n. S.tnrdav.yen,noIa s,
e M e"s,ss = csryo of sl,oe. for fordina
~. krransas rIv.T.
'"' a. ,n,;....s -.
II. r. nay' r Sno - w Nan pp.;.'S ~,
tne p"ose III 80 h,s ,,arsnnaI a,,ent,on
week AMI VIII E''' "'' ''e'''"-' ~'"'''A
=" .;.a az Oh. ,,;,. Of
"A negro paw csIieu vn ~, m, p,IS "
being the hahdsomest emu u pouEe nv.
we cant say 'Da i.. .ho eoohS nus VIII oo
Cd n A Hambriubt formerly com.
,'I.r a, Ear,s Sunniv Dodge ana Lyon.
~ nn The re,;red ilst. and has taken up his
s,d.nc. n, I.ancasier- pa
IT,. r;nnrnon corr.snona.n, nj the
u.a,c;nc ioSse Cr,ssst fistters Hon. N.
" SnIton with The cuphony of THE dis
/ ,,ngn,shed prosecutor Of Wild Hog"
J -. hon,.s,.a,. -.
n ma nue. H. ~ w. las, wseS III. dit.
. a;u "r 80 a,s 81 me riobr of n home.
.saad ,;i,ny Kinnle leaves a wife and five
shiIdren
W. p.rur.o, na,.oJ;s, mini.
NJ Si.i. uc~",,ad the nnln;t in
Yer u % $500 H. y a tore.
s1o t "a ~ nraacbing ~ favorahlv
commen,ed
- ,.r,. In, If c,s,op,
Iyoph .nuei,el 10y, NJ. ,,,.Ss mn
naue poo.s y" E.ar,hSs,. Eaaws tns ayr
lof tne Iade. .e mJ ~ av;"Ss a cood
ceneoe VI nv "o'A' eAN NV
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-07
mORaR snOElNG

Sughrue & O'HAra, ct the old stand, arr
prepared to do horse shoe,ng, which they
make q speciality. Give them call. If you
want good work.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-07

Crops will us short IN Pennsylvania. II.
linOis, Ohio. lexas. California, Missouri
and in several other states
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-07

Full line of Millinery goods. at Coffey
L. McIntyre's.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-07

Front window of stSre-room for rent.
Apply 10 N. COLLAR.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-07

Coffey e. Mcintyre have one OF the finest
stocks of goods in the city, near the depot.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-07

ADNlHIsTRATO01 SALE.
THERE will be sold at PHSl'' Auction on
on SATURDAY JUNE :Ist, 1879.
The following Described property belonging to
the Estate Of Levi Richardson, deceased, to-wit
One dark Bay Mare.
Two 4" 80 IJOFses.
Oze Light Ray HORSE
One Roam Horse.
One Serr-l Horse.
Three sefs double harness
One Lead Wagon
One Trail Wagon.
fne Saddle
Two Wagon Sheen.
Two Spreaders.
One Fifth Chain.
One pair Double Blankets-
One Single Blanket.
One Axe.
One " alter Bucket.
One small Oven and Cook ing trips
Sale to commence ut N O'Clock, a. NJ, nj II. B.
B4il's Livery Stable
TerRr II Sale, CASH
II. Il. BELL.
Administrator.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-07

Ia WGR HOUSE, Fen SALE Oh
BENT.
A house containing six rOoms, situated
on one of the principal streets IN Dodge
CITY, will be for sale or rent
Apply at this Office.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-07

Millinery good at Coffey & McIutvre's
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-07

HOUSES TO BENT.
Apply to
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-07
BELLE MEADE
LUMBER YARDS.
JOHN WERTH, Proprietor.
YARDS: SOUTH BRIDGE STREET.
DODGE CAfH. KANSAS.
and

BELLE MEADE. MEADE CO. KAs.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1879-08-23
Kerosene Cor Chicken Cholera.

A New England poultry keeper tells US in
the Poultry World how he saved his flock
by a prompt use Of kerosene. Over q hun
drcd Of his fowls were violently sick, purg-
ing, cramping up and refusing to eat. lie
says;-'I took pailful of dry corn meal
and another paillul of bran, into which
mixed two heaping tablespooniuls Of cay
enne pepper. This | rubbed thoroughly to-
gether and then poured pint Of raw kero-
Eene upon the whole mixture, which sub
seQuently kncaded through the mass, /
then poured a kettle Of boiling water upon
the mixture, and when all was carefully
mingled and cooled fed every fowl in my
twenty pens with it-all they would eat.
There were many that would not touch il.
These / watched aud crammed with it-as
! did also every sick, failing or dying
bird upon my premises. ] followed up
this style Of feeding and examining twice q
day for three days, without giving the fowls
an sthing else, and from the beginning OF
this treatment did not lose q single bird.
] continued il a whole week. This mush
made them thirsty. put into their drink
cayenne pepper or tincture of iron, and com
peeled them To take this or 60 without water
No doubt this helped them some. But with
the combination / have above described
the kerosene oil aud pepper, forced upon
them In every instauce-l stamped out the
disease upln my premises and stopped Il
thsu aud there, cllcctually'