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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-28
RAIN AND HAIL STORM.
ONE INCH Of HAIL AND TWO
INCHES or RAIN. THE BEAv-
gEaT sToRA THAT EVER vlsl-
TED T0lS SECTION.

The rain storm Of Wednesday night. was
a feeler-psving tho way for the gigantic
effort which angrily eliminated Thursday
afternoon. commencing at four and end
ing IT six o'clock. The day was sul:ry and
oppressive. There were few Indications
of q storm previous to 8 O'Clock. Like the
day previous there were no storm indica-
tioDs in the morning. The Thursday AZ
terncon storm gathered in its fury in these
surrouDdings-the wind and rain came
from all points of the compass-and appar-
entity centersd upon Dodge City. This was
probably in keeping with its character for
the heavy storms previously passed by us.
The rain poured down in torrents for three
quarters Of an hour. perhaps, when q few
large as hens eggs ard weighing half
pound. The wind was in the west and
light at this time. but presently the wind
shifted TO the southwest. south, and back
to vest. alternating. IN the meantime the
hail falling thick and fast. and covering
the ground to the depth of AN ircb. The
rain continued TO fall in torrents until six
o'clock. the storm shifting to the east bu,
the wind holding the position in the east,
proving that cur seyerest storms come con-
trary to the wind. The storm did not ex>
tend far west, and We believe this portion
had the benefit Of the scyerest storm that
ever occurred in Western Kansas. At least
the oldest iDhabitsnt says he never saw the
like. The damage by hail is slight, the
wind not blowing With great force at the
time. Hardly honse can can count less
than half dozen broken panes Of glass.
while the front of the Dodge City TIMES
office presented dishgured pbiz. much
like face that had been in prize fight
The streets were flooded with water. and
for time it appeared that IN inundation
Was imminent. The water flowed in heavy
streams down the streets leading to the
river, covering the railroad track and the
river bottom for miles down the road. The
rver received q good influx of the watery
element. and is full up to its banks.
The storm passed southeast but whether
anv serious damage has been done. we have
been unable to learn.
The signal Office reports two inches of
rain fall by the Thursday afternoon storm.
There is much good feeling over this heavy
rain. Business will now push forward
With its accustomed vigor and promise.
DAMAGES BY THE STORM.
The west part OF o. Iarshs house. south
OF the river. a mile from the citv. was
shifted ten feet from the foundation by the
wind. A number of psnes Of glass were
broken. 1t appear the storm was harder
on the south side of the river.
A number Of sheep belonging to Aten
Bros, were badly injured BY the hail. Sew
sral head died Friday morning.
The water fswed four and five feet in
the bottom south Of the rlver, and did
some damage to property.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-28

c. P. Allison. On Little Soldiers, sheared
over II, 600 pOuncs of wool. sveras sing eight
pounds TO the fleece. He sold il. tislfvered
in Topeka, ut 20 cents per pound. The
Skinner boys. IN the same neighborbood,
shearsd 800 head. averaging 1-2 poun6s
to the fleece. They sod in Cincinnati at
IS l-2 cents Der pound. costing about one
cent pound for transportation. Count it
up. and see whether it paws Commons
wealth.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-28

The Globe doesn't believe In anssh her rail-
road. oh. no; one railroad is already one
TOO many for the Globe. Il doesn't want
railroads or school houses Still. 1t does>
MT make much difference whether the
Globe likes it or not. the world will move.
and If civilization crowds out the Globe
editor. It is matter people care little
about.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-28

Thecattle trade promises to pan out veil
the grass on the range is growing finely
and thus afording good pasture. Mr..
Griffenstein notes comparison Of the
droush year Of 1850 and this year. He says
there was plenty Of rain in the latter mart
OF the summer OF 1850; grass was good, and
As hesxprssssd it. made plenty of tallow. &"
He says this season promises the same.
Late growing grass makes cattle fat. and
puts them In . good condition for winter
md market.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-28

The late rains makes business hySlier,
giving an encouragement under the promise
of good trade later in the season. There
Is no occasion for croaking or dowuhsart>
edness.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-28

The South western Railroad-ths Leaven.
worth. Topeka and Dodge City railroad
is attracting the attention of citizens along
the proposed route. This road would pass
through the finest portion Of Kansas.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-28

A. c. Hale has quit the employ of +. c.
Zimmerman. and will shortly leave for
GreSt Bend, where he will engage in keep
iDg the Southern Hotel. We wish Clint.
health and prosperity IN his new field of
enterprise.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-28

In our account of Tho South Pueblo shoot
ing. we left tho Impression that Harry
Jenkins was killed. The following item
is from the Pueblo Chisftain of wednes-
day: ''Dr. Owen yesterday removed Q
rifie bal: from the body of Harry jenkins
who WAS shot in the railroad row at South
Pueblo. Tho ball was found under she
skin Of the wounded man's breast. it hav.
ing passed completely through him.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-28

HAYS Sentinel: The drive from Texas to
our range along the Kansas Pacific road sp-
pears to have almost ceased on account of
she absence of both grass and water. Drov-
ers are turning back their herds.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-28
NOTICE Hoe PUBLICATION.
Q. >. IlkNO OEEICB,
Larncd, Kansas, June 20. 1879

Notice Is hereby given that the folio wing nam
ed settler has fled notice Of his intention 70 make
67al proof in support OF his claim, and secare
final entry thereof at the expiration Of thirty
days from the date Of this notice, viz: William
West Y southwest i Of Section 10. Twp 26, Il
> west and names the following - his witnesse>
viz: W. b. MasseIson and Geo. Sullivan. OF
Ford county.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-28

DIR. II. N. Clark, Lester Marks and John
Chambers Of the east end Of the county.
are serving on the jury. and favored the
LINKS Office with . cali. They are enthus;-
astic Kansas men ana have faith in the fu-
ture of this portion of the state.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-28

Capt. A. J. French called Tuesday. He
says the proposed railroad coming in north
east Of Dodge City. 10 q fixed fact. and
will be built before gTeat while. He
knows something about the topography of
the country. and says Dodge CITY is the
point.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-28

The Dodge City Fire COMPANY are maxi
ing arrangements for q grand bali in the
New 0pers HOUSE. July sth. Invitations
have been extended TO q large number Of
persons. and it is presumed the affair will
lie q grand one.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-28

The editor Of the Ki,slsy Graphic got of
on HE ear because VIC said something about
his pet scheme Of disorcaniIins the corpor>
alton OF Kins.sy. II our remarks stir up
the monkeys. We cant help it. 1t is our
duty 70 speak of these thineA We trust
our friend of the Graphic will pin back his
auricular appcndages. Don't got wrsthy
in hot weather. Keep cool. Ice your
head. Soak your feet.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-28

The Hays City Sentinel says drovers are
driving back their herds, owing 10 lack Of
grass ssd water on the Kansas Pacific rail-
road.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-28

You can't always tell; the indications are
for bag storm; but it passes away, aud
we are contsnted wish half Of rain.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-28

(. F. Hardssty is associated with II. Z.
dryden IN the practice OF the law. We
wish the new firm success
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-28
Town Lots and Lands For
Sale.

Town lots. improved and unimproyed;
land improved and unimproved. in small
and large quantities, for sale. Apply 70
n. COLLAR.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-28

The Globe acknowledges to be the Vent
hole OF society.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-28

The Theatre COmique is in the benefit
business this week. Ben Springer will open
out lively next week.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-28

BAlN.
A fins shower of ram fell Wednesday
evening. The signal Office reports fall Of
$500 Of an inch. The rain fall for the
month of June to the 18Th INST, is a. fol.
lows.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-28
sPRAREvlLLK HAPPENINGS

The heavy rain on Friday was of great bepef t
70 tne country. The grass Is growing hn,iy
harvest are much improved south Of town
plenty Of water can be bound in every ravine and
buffalo wallow.
The wheat have.t in this neighbot hood is about
finished, and several turner's will commence
ihreshing their grain next week.
Michael Shugrue, corral master nj Fl. Dodge
WAS here ON iuesdAv making arrangements to
remove his family to his homestead claim four
miles west OF town.
Another panel Of jurors, among them some Of
on Tuesday by Deputy Sheriff Depuy, To serve
during the present SESSION of the district court
A remonstranee against the sale Of intox icating
beverages IN this township is again circulated,
soliciting the signatures OF ala supposed 10 be in
favor OF the temperance cause. on the pretence
that the action Of the County Commissioners in
granting Jacobus Bowman's petition for license
was Illegal.
McColiister and Kellogg will remove their
stock Of merchandise from Pratt's building 70
the new store room in the summit House rs soon
the same il fitted up.
The cattle herds that had been grazing in the
bottoms on the north side Of the river, immedi-
ately Withdrew from there when the xneYs were
informed that their action was in violation Of
the hw enacted BY the Legislature last winter.
Mr.. L. n. Ferrier traded Of his entire stock Of
shoes, notions and dry goods against several
head Of good work horses and intends to devote
his full time to the interest Of his drug business
A grand excursioa from Cincinnati will start
from there on Tueeoay, and Is expected TO arrive
here Thursday evening next TO spend the Fourth
of July with their friends In the German colony
around WIndthorst
Committees are appointed to make arrange
ments for = celebration OF the Fourth and The
children Of the Sunday and Public schools are
invited to !. picnic to be held at place not def
nitely decided upon yet.
II. II. krumpleman, . settler in the German
Colony: was recently Aeeced out OF IS in Dodge
City. He went there TO parchase steer. one Of
his oxen having died. and wxs offered fair bar
gain by the kind hearted John Mueller, but
thinking that he might do better yet. h fell into
the hands OF some sharpers. who persuaded him
70 shake the dice box for An OF valued by them
ut rs, and in less than no time he had neither
OK nor money. He returned home . wiser, il
not better maa.
A meeting will be held at the school house next
Thursday 10 discuss the sdvissbility Of petition
ing the A. 7. 8. F. Co.. for relief. Il 10 pro-
posed 10 ask the Land Department II settlers
oosld not be employed to break prairie on rail- |
road land In manner a. well OF benefit to the
company a. TO the settlers.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-28
THE CHEYENNE PRISONERS.

At the present session of the DIST. Court,
Judge Peters granted the motion for q
change of venue in the trial of the seven
Of the Indians to Lawrence, Kans.. unless
in the meantime. nolle pros. is entered
by County ATTORNEY Sutton.
The action of the Judge in thus deferring
the trial of the Indians. 10 severely cons
inented upon. The prisoners in the affi>
davit for change Of venue. allege that the
Judge and the frontier citizens are pre-
JUDGED against them. This 10 exceedingly
good. coming from body of iliiterate red
skins who hardly know the cause of tteir
confinement. much less the feeling of the
Judge and the people towards them.
Shifting the trial TO another part Of the
State virtually ends the farce. It was
doubtful game of chance. could sufficient
evidence have been obtained here, and
now to cause the trial at Lawrence, leaves
no question OF doubt Of tho acquIttal of
the Indian captives.
Ii is charged that the Judge wished to
get troublesome case of of his hands, ard
that the willy. oily words of The Indian
counsel swayed his judgment, mach to the
chargin of the border people who were
anxlously looking for Indian carcass Jerry
MOhler. the attorney for the Indians, no
doubt thinks that among the classic and
stAid hills of Lawrence his genius can find
a reveroeration. ''Monkeyina" 10 an ex-
pressive term in Dodge City applied to any.
thing trifling. We believe ''monkeyingr
is what the Indian trial NAV be termed
from BEGINNING to end. We are glad it 10
''mOnkeyedn out Of court.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-28

Thursday. but did not fasten its poisonous
fangs.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-28

Applications for Teachers 10 the Public
Schools Of District No. I. will be received
until June 18th. 1879.
r. c. ZIMMERMAN,
President School Board.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-28

Clothing. Dry Goods. and general az.
eOrtment of first-class goods. 1t the new
store of Coffey & Mcintyre, near depOs.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-28

Full line Of Millinery goods, at CofJey
e. McIntyrs's.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-28

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, 1879-06-28

Think Of one inch of hail and two incbs
of rain.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-28
HOUSES To BENT.
Apply to
WRIGHT. BEVERLEY ,

La RGR HOUSE ROR SALE on
BENT.
house containing six rooms, situated
on one Of tho principal streets in Dodge
CITY, will be for sale or rent.
Apply At this office.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-28

The Arkansas river continues full.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-28

James 7. Whitelaw. Of Medicine Lodge
and J. n. AcKipstry. Of Hutchinson, ar,
in the city. guests of II. W. Sutton.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-28

The glsziers have their hands full.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-28

The hail storm did not extend far north.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-28

Front window of u stsre-room for rent
Apply 10 NJ. Cot1As
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-28
HOTEL FOR RENT.

NEW HOTEL in desirable location
An WRIGHT, BLykRLkY & co.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-28

Samuel Aanhall has removed his Office
70 the new building On Bridge street. 1t il
the of6cs of the Dodee City Town Com.
pany.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-28

The grass Is growing finely.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-06-28

Millinery good at Coffey & MeIntvre..
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-20

THE WALTERS ConrAxY.-This Dramatic Cumpa-
ny pat in last week at Troy, playing six nights with
Matinee Saturday afternoon As an evidence that
it was appreciated, the audience increased every
night, and Saturday night the house packed.
The people of Troy will literally patronize some
thing mertorious, when il il proven to be so; but
humbugs may as well pass by the other side.
We noticed that, during the last few evenings,
preachers, deacons, class-leaders, ETC., occupied
prominent seats But there was nothing in the per-
formances that minister Of the gospel might not
with propriety witness.
Their performances, during the week, as fol-
lows: Monday night, ''Lucretia Borga,- concluding
with tie amusing aftcrpiece, sMr. and Mrs. Peter
White" Tuesday night, 'The lIunchback of Notre
Dame concluding with the magnificent tableau,
birth Of the Fairies.- Wednesday night, uncle
Toms Cabin" followed by tableau of Eva and the
Angels, and closing with the comedy. Tho Captains
not Miss Thursday night, the thrilling Irish drama,
"lnshavogue" closing with the Imaginable afterpiece
''rhe Spectre Bridegroom" Friday night, the thrill
ing emotional drama, .'Mis. Mutton closing with
the laughable pantomime of "Humpty- Dumpty."
Saturday night, the Scotch Historical Drama, Rob
Roy closing with the farce of "Box and Cox
The leading characters were always represented
by Mr.. and Mrs. g. W. Walters, who are irstclass
actors, of which they give ample evidence whenever
they appear upon the stage In tragic and emotion
al acting. Mrs. Walters is superb. Whenever first
class villain was to be represented, or . gruf old
man, Clarence Bennett did it to perfection. He 10
one of the best actor i'm the troupe and never fall
tered in his part. The gentleman of dignity, the
hightoned officer, the earnest matter-offact man.
called for the services of Mr.. C. +. McDermith !;
while the sober, cadaverous, lugubrious, pous and
dyspeptie character, was always filed by s. J. For
han. F. W. Chamberlin was the commetlian. Any
thing comic, ridiculous, running over with fun,
provocative Of laughter, sure to find him before
the audience. The other actors did their parts WELL
but usually appeared in minor parts Mrs. MeDer-
moth is accomplished actress, and fills her part to
perfection, whether representing an elegant lady,
serving maid, a true woman in any position in
which she is placed. Miss Nellie Walters, as girl,
a boy young lady, or as "Topsy," never failed to
acquit herself with credit.
As musicians, Mr.. Henry Buchanan on the cornet,
Mr.. Robert Buchanan the VIOLIN and Mr.. DeRoe
ON the organ, unsurpassed.
The Walters Company, not only by their good act
ing, but by their unexceptionable department, be-
came favorites during their short stay here; and
should they visit Troy in the future they will
he received with full houses.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-20

Cor BADLY LErT.-Last week, a lot Of the boys
visited house in the eastern part of town, and
made an assault upon it, breaking windows and
doors. The woman occupying the house caused
their arrest Their trial came off before the Police
Judge, Thursday and resulted in their being con-
victed and fined. Then the crowd set ont for re-
venge by causing the arrest of the woman for keep
ing house of prostitution. The trial lasted nost of
the day Friday, and late into tie night 1t is said to
have been the most odoriferous trial ever held in
Troy, and the Police Judges Office was crowded to
suffocaton during the whole time. The result was,
that the acquitted, and the costs assess
ed against the boys, which they have to wrestle
with in addition TO their fine. Spite is seldom
paying business, and rowdyism never.
In this case, Heatley and Reville attorneys
for the prosecution, and Price and the Police Judge
for the defence.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-20
Card Of Thanks.

SEVERANCE, Feb. II, 1879.
Thanks to Frederick Harpster, Georgc H. Robb,
Peter Btner, Alexander Hetherington, Charles Ran
dolph, Pierce Pry, and the Walsh brothers, who as
sisted in saving my property Also, to Jacob Stout
and lady, for home. Also, to DIR. Hopkins and Ia
dy, W. ID. Rippey and laaiy, Amos Sanford and Ia
dy, and James A. Campbell and lady. of Severance,
to A. S. Campbell and lady, of Highland, and to
many citizens of Severance and surrounding country
for their kindness, one and ALL As descendant Of
old Massachusetts, I appreciate their kindness.
Words cannot express my gratitude towards them;
and l hope that if ever they should be unfortu-
nate rs to be placed in the situation, may be
able to assist them. Very respectfully,
WV. FOSTER.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-20

Nature went through 4 Transformation, ON Satur
day night and all things looked serene and beautiful
on Sabbath morning.
Services at the N. +. church. Sunday
The dwelling house of VIM. Foster, south Of town,
burned on Thursday evening last, about 3 CLOCK
The fire was first discovered by Pierce Pry, who went
to the well for bucket of water. He at once gave
the alarm; ladder was placed against the east end
Of the house. WHERE directly in front Of the chimney
some two feet below the gable, the flames were issu
ing. Water was showered onto the burning parts
for some five minutes when it became evident that
all Efforts the building were availins nothing.
and the fire gaining very fast. The main build
ing contained two large rooms and hall ON the
lower floor and one large south and two rooms
north of the hall the second floor. Running hack
from the main building thrtyf oil, contain
ing two These apartments were used for din
ingroom and kitchen. The family were all in this
part of the house. at the time the fire discovered
having Just finished their evening meal. The house
was all plastercd with the exception of the kitchen
The main building burned quite rapidly, and had it
not been for Messrs Bitner. Robb, Fred. Harpstcr,
and the Walsh boys there would have been scarcely
anything saved These gentlemen, and two boys
from Mr.. Stouts. worked long as the flames would
permit and saved many valuable things. The build
ms eohs0Ae" '"''''' 80 $50
pictures and DOCKS many Oh "heh cannot oe
and the loss cannot he estimate"' o"' VIII eAeeeo
$3,oco-insured for siSo, IN the continental. Inc
neighbors were very kina IN pro'dnS she'er "r tue
family, and all rendered them welcome 10 thehr
homes The fire mnst have been caused oy aeieet
in the Hue AZ no lire was used above the nrst hoor
The chimney rested the ground and passed through
the first and second hoors, and had been oniit Ten
years. The Troy chi.f issued on the i'th' was car
ried out OF the fire on top OF the Kitchen safe Every
calamity has its bright spots.-PrI Access TO the
second hoor was impossible when efforts TO save the
house were abandoned.
McCrun's stock Of goods, in charge Of Mr.. Nader,
will be removed to Atchison this week. Mr. 'ader
has made many warm friends here. who regret his
leaving our midst.
j. W. Stevenson the Adventist, will hold services
at the Syracuse school house. next sunday at a. m
All are cordially invited
j. A. Campbell has just placed in his drug store
two beautiful new show cases, which add much to
the looks of his room.
Tho regular meeting Of King Lodge, No. IA, l. D.
o. f., was held at their hall, in this town, Tues
day night last, and was largely attended by the
neighborins Loises of Highland, No. %, and Troy,
No. 81 also Others After the limitations Of Jacob and