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The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-01-27
Wonnan'S S0fteMinG Influence.

its a>t"ni>hin'.' remarked The Old forty
miner this morning as he nodded over ms
glass to our reporter. Its astonishing what a
coward 4 man is when at. humc-l ren'lal.
rraWlin' sneak. 10y Jove. I've Travelled Il GOOD
ht and held up my INK in most - the ca,ups
on IN" coast srurr ~. Eve cot three bullrts
inside . me. I've Shot an been shot at, an
never heard l"hodv say | hAdn'I as GOOD urit
rs most tellers that's "uin'. Bur a home I'm
Il kyot". -Afore ID let the old woman know
that her hUt biscuit wasn't y when it's like
Stlil anlalGaln. I'd ill my self as full is Il re-
tort. I've done il lots q times. Most o. my
teeth is gone from tuggin' on bretstcaks that
the old woman has fired. Dye think | roar
ont and clss when | 90 over a chair in the
dark? No. sir. While I'm mubbin' NV Sims
an keepin' back the tears I'm likewise sweat
in fur fear the old woman has been woke br
IN" upset. 1t didn't use to be So sighed the
poor fellow, thoughtfully rubbing his shining
scalp p. 'Wlrn W. We're first hiIched lthourlt
| was the superintendent, but after a wear or
lWn OF arSNin' the pint settled down To-
shown the car al low wages. kin lick any
man I" III age an size, cried the old gentle
man. banging the saloon table with his
wrinklrd fist. iii shoot. knife. stand IN or
rough and tumble for coin. but when | hanm
my hat ON the peg in the hall an take of my
mu"NN boots, an hear the old woman ask if
that : me. tell You The starch comes right
"ul " me. = virginia. tNrr.l fErouirlr.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-01-27
NGRESSIONA
HOUSE.

WAsHINGToN. Jan. 22.-After some mis-
cellaneous business the consideration was
resumed OF the bank reserve bill. At the
close of the discussion all amendment, the
only one to be voted upon, requiring banks to
keep the coin reserves in their own yaults,
was rejected 33 to 70. The question required
on expressing and third reading of the bill.
On a division the vote resulted 33 to 40.
The yeas and nays were ordered. This vote
resulted, yeas, 70; nays, 15S and the bill was
killed.
WASHINGTON, Jan 23.-After some miscel-
laneous business, the committees were called
upOn for reports OF u private nature; after
which the House went into committee of the
whole on the state of the Union fortlle purpose
OF listening to How's reply to Cox's speech
of yesterday.
How was exceedingly humorous, and en-
cited roars of laughter from members on the
floor and the large crowd of spectators in the
galleries.
Cox made no reply and the House resumed
consideration of business.
When How rose the scene was as dramat-
ic and exciting as is usual when an important
political debate impends. Tie galleries were
crowded with people. and the members gath
cred around How, who spoke from the space
in front Of the Speakers desk.
SENATE.
WASIIINGTON, Jan. 22.-Thc teller offered
a resolution calling oil the Secretary of the
Interior to inform the Senate whether any
member of the Board of indian Commission
ers had become interested III Indian contracts.
Adopted.
Or motion of Cameron (uf PENNSYLVANIA
it was resolved yeas 81, nays u. that when
the Senate adjourned to-day it be to meet
Monday.
Bagard's resolution was taken up and Coke
made a speech thereon.
The Indian appropriation bills as agreed
upon by the subcommittee. appropriated
1902, 900, $4,000 less than the estimates of
the Department and 100000 less than last
year.
The Ways and means Committee will give
IL hearing February 4th on the question Of a
reduction of tariff on steel rails.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-01-27
Railway Construction in 1879.

The past year las been an extraordinary
one i'll respect TO the revival of railway
building, more miles Of track having been
laid than in any year since 1873, and probably
more than i'll hat year. The returns. of
course, are not yet all in. but from various
sources OF information We have compiled the
following table showing the total mileage
constructed in each State, so far as we are able
TO learn, reserving the opportunity to IA de-
tailed statement with additions:
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-01-27
Total.

1t will be noted that tie greatest amount of
track laying has been done in Kansas, which
shows neatly 800 miles Of new roads. while
Minnesota follows with 394. Iowa with 81.
young Dakota with go. old Ohio with .l3b,
and 50 on.
total mileagc-at least 72S miles-is of mar
row gauge, showing that the narrow gauge
''delusion." us some call it. has not yet run lis
c"Ilr>r.-R"V~dy -Iye, Dee. 25th.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-08-21

The Ford county Republican Central
Committee met on Friday last and agreed to
call two county conven!ions-one convention
to select delegate TO the State convention,
and convention to nominate county tick
ct. The proceedings will be found elsewhere.
This is the fret attempt at making dis
tipct political issue in iheelection of a coun.
ty ticket. With few exceptions the Repnbli-
cans Of Ford county favor the move. 1t is
believed that the drawing Of party Lines will
remove that particularly obnoxious feature
Of personalism in county politics that was 30
disgustingly displayed in the two last cleo
tons. The Democrats claim q msjority in
Ford county. and it is understood they will
nominate a straight county ticket. The &C.
ton of the Republican committee will has
ten and determine the course of the Demo-
crats in the local canvass. We believe there
is no great margin on either side, il being
impossible TO tell how the county stands po-
litically-the two last elections being run re.
gardless Of outside issues. There is some
change in the population; it is claimed a
greater number o! Democrats than Republi-
cans have left the county. We believe the
vote, az between Republicans and Democratic
to be close, and the best men with the hard
est work will win. We preferred putting
off the decision of calling county conven.
tion until later time; bu. We heartily &C.
quiese in the action Ct the committee, and
will do our utmost to secure a triumphant
success.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-08-21
S25 REWARD.

~ Dodge Reservation. nearly two weeks
ago, FOUR COWS and THREE YOUNG
CALVES. Cows branded Z q on left hip
or side; one a large Red Cow without
calf; one small Red Cow with bald face,
very small horns and three years old; one
kind of dirty white, one dropped horn.
All four are fine Colorado improved stock.
will pay the above reward for their re-
covery. K. NJ. WRIGHT.
augl4 dodge City, Kas.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-08-21

A prominent gentleman had converse
ton in New York with Gov. Cornell upor
the political prospects in that State. The
Governo. expressed himself with great con-
idence as to the result in November, stating
that Garfield would come to the city with
100, 900 msjority. He reports the country
as thoroughly aroused, and that large num-
hers hitherto voting with the Democrats
hsve, upon business considerations, resolved
to vote for Garfield and Arthur, believing
that upon their election only can continu-
snce of our present prosperity be assured.
The continued exposure Of the record Of En-.
glish in his oppression of the poor in his
State is causing 3 great deal of disgust to the
Democracy. 1t is now freely admitted BY
the leaders that his nomination was great
mistake.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-08-21
U. ISLAND OFFICE.

Lafned, Kansas, Aug. ). $50.
Notice is hereby given that the following nam
ed settler has filed notice ofhis intention to make
fnal proof IN support of his claim and secure
final entry thereon, and that said proof will be
made before the Clerk of the District Court OF
Ford county, Kansas. at the county seat, ON
Monday, September 9Th, 1850, viz
JOHN HOLLAND, Homestead Entry No.
52l4 for the 5 half NV or section 4, township a6
SOUTH range IS west.
And he names the following witnesses to prove
his ooniin aous residence upon and cultivation of
said tract, viz: Ezra d. Swan. Reuben Z. Shu-
man, J. Ferrier, Andrew Dients, all of Speare-
vile. p. u. ford county, Kansas.
nol2-5w c. A. MORRIS, Register.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-08-21
Larned. kansas. Aug q, lssO. (

Larned. Kansas, Aug. a, lssO.
Notice is hereby given that the following nam
ed settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim and Sc
cure final entry thereon, and that said proof will
be made before the Register or Receiver at Larn-
ed, Kansas, on Saturday, September 18th, lsS0,
VIE:
JOSEPH ID. yANDEMARK, Declaratory State
ment No. 2l7 for Lots ). 4, 5 and Sc or of NV or
Section 30. Township % S, Range - W.
And he names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said tract, viz:-Uriah Miksel. {. F. Bogart,
J. W. Keith and w. s. Kline. all OF Speareyllle
z. o. Ford county, Kansas.
nol2-5w c. A. MORRIS, Register.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-08-21

The editor Of the Kinsley Republican ha'
received the following letter from Captain
Morris, Register Of the Land Office, Lsrned.
in regard to the publication of notice Of final
proof by settlers on Ossss trust lands. The
publication will be required. The first pub
lication must be made on or before 6eptem-
Der 25th next, in order TO take advantage Of
the act Of Congress, approved May, 1880.
LARSED, Aug. z, 1850.
DEAR SIR: | have to state in reply to
your inquiries, that settlers upon the Usage
lands who settled prior to May 2sth, 1880.
and who claim the right TO perfect an entry
to the lands 80 settled upon, will be required
to give notice of their intention to offer final
proof provided by the act Of March 5, 1879,
and to make proof and pay one-fourth of
the purchase money on or before October
oath, 1880; and that any settler on these
lands, who has failed to make proof within
the stated period, will be required at time Of
making FINAL proof, to pay, in addition to one
fourth of the purchase money, the interes.
on the same for one year after date Of settle
ment up to the time of entry, the interest
thereon to be paid on each annual INSTALL
ment in the came manner.
No entry or filing can be made upon said
lands prior to Oct. 24th, 1850. by parties
Who settled subsequent to May 18th, 1850.
c. A. MORRIS, Register.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-08-21

LaIueu, hHhsas, aug. 4, 1SsU.
Notice Is hereby given that the following nj am
ed settler has filed notice Of his intention TO make
fual proof in support of his claim, and secure
final entry thereon, and that said proof will be
made before the Clerk of the District Court Of
Ford county. Kansas, at the county seat on Satur-
day, September llth, lsso. VIZ
JOEL TAGGART. Homestead Entry No. 5sia
for NE quarter Section "A, Township &c S, Range
g west
And he names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said tract, Wig: w. 5. Kline, j. NJ. Incl, II. NJ.
Clark, William koehler, all OF Speareville p. o.
Ford county, Kansas.
ncls-5w C. A. MORRIS, Register.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-08-21
GOOD STOCK RANGE.

EOR RENT OR TRADE FOR STOCK.
Il No. 1 good STOCK RANCH; good
Improvements; IS tons of hay cut on the
place, more can be had if desired: good
pasture, grass excellent. County unOrs
gained; no taxes. A good chance for cat>
tie or sheep men. Or would take bunch
of cattle or sheep on shares to herd BY
month. Address or apply %
THOMAS LEGGETT.
Banville P. o. Comanche co, Kas.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-08-21
1.-THE SILENT MANI

L. no wiser than he who has the foretboug,
to provide his family with Browns Elk.
TRACT BLACKBERRY AND GINGER, the most
wonderful remedy in use for curing Diar-
rhea, Dysentery, Cholera Morbus and all
summer arrangements of the Stomach and
Bowels. By all druggists.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-08-21

FARMERS and stock men look to your in.
terest. have On stand one of the finest
Clydesdale Horses in western Kansas. In.
sure for Ten Dollars. Call and see him at
H. B. BELLS.
Livery, Feed and Sale Stable,
Near the bridge, Dodge City, Kansas.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-08-21
A REPUBLICAN COUNTY CoNvEN-
TON.

A delegate convention of the Republicans
Of Ford county will be held at the court
house in Dodge City, on Saturday. August
18th, at one O'Clock, p. M, for the pur-
pose of selecting a delegate to the State
Convention.
Primary meetings for the selection Of DEL
egates to the county convention will be held
at the usual places of holding primaries at
one O'Clock, p. M, on Thursday, August
26th. Each voting precinct will be entitled
to the following number of delegates:
Dodge township, Hazelwood, delegate.
Precinct No. 2, 6 g
No. 5, 6 q"
Speareville township, 8
Wheatland tp. Precinct No. l, .
:" Windthurst, /
BY order of the committee.
R. w. EVANS, Chairman.
n. B. KLAINE, Secretary.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-08-21

"THE NOISY NAN"
Is the man who has been rejuvenated by
BRowN's LIVER Pills; he wsnts everybody
to know that all druggists keep them.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-08-21

Ask your grocer for the White Loaf-the
best -four in the market.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-08-21
POST OFFICE HOURS:

From Z A. NJ. to 0. p. N. Money Orders
excepted. H. j. FRINGER, p N.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-08-21

Your grocer keeps the White Loaf Flour
the best in the market.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-05-28
Monument Cornerstone.

From the Washington Star.l
In excavating at its base for the pur-
pose of strengthening the foundation of
the Washington national monument a
part of the original cornerstone, which
was laid with such impressive ceremonies
on the 4th of July, 1913, has been ex-
posed to view. This stone, which lies at
the northeast corner of the structure,
our readers Of the present generation
may be interested in knowing, is of white
Maryland marble, composed of the large
sparkling crystals which SO strongly
mark that formation. Only n portion of
the north side and little of the top of
the stone is visible, and no portion of it's
inscriptions is TO be seen. The cavity or
receptacle, which contains the numerous
articles deposited in the cornerstone ut
the time of laying it, is securely covered
by thick stone slab, Theoretically sealed
and secured still further by iron bolts
carried through, and no doubt strongly
fastened on the lower side. This slab or
cap contains an inscription, cut in not
very legible characters. The only part
of this legend that could be seen reads:
Rutherford, Wn8hu,' and doubtless is
the name OF part Of the record of the
stone-cutter who presented or prepared
the cap.
Tins is, we believe, the third time the
cornerstone has been exposed to view
since thcwork ofexcavation and strength
ening the foundation of the monument
has been going on; and after it is hidden
from sight by the stone work and con-
crete it is not likely that it will ever be
seen again by mortal eyes until in some
far future age, when the vast structure
shall have fallen to ruins, through the
action of time and the elements, or been
FRUSTRATED by some extraordinary con-
Vulsion of nature.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-05-28

The Centennial brewery of John Gardiner 4
Co., Philadelphia, was damaged by fro between
Sl50,000 and $500, 900 ON the 18th inst. The
flames originated from an explosion in the malt
house caused by friction. Insurance $780,
CHAs. FULLY, while intoxicated. WAS run over
and killed by fast express train, at Lafayette,
Ind, on the 10th inst.
DECosrER 4 CIARKs furniture storchouse
and factory, at st. Paul, Mimi, was burned on
the 10th inst. Loss s25, 900; nearly covered by
insurance.
A srAvE factory at Toledo. Ohio, burned on
the 10th. Loss $4,000
A rRt I'm Third street. Louisville, Ky, on
the 10th inst. caused loss of So, 900.
A CYCLONE at Rosebud Landing, Dakota, on
the 18th instant, completely demolished all tho
warehouses which were used for storing Indian
supplies.
THREE of the five missing boats of the mail
steamer American, which foundercd in the pas
sage from Cape Good Hope for South Africa,
were picked up on the oath and 18th of April by
the American bark Emma +. Hartman, latitude
degrees 80 minutes north and longitude de-
grooS west. The bark transferred the people to
the steamer Coausca, which landed them ut
Grand Basin. There the B itihh steamer Scnc-
gal took them aboard for Grand Canary Island,
on reaching which the Senegal struck on sunk
an rock and was run ashore { safe life. All
were saved except John Patterson, droM ned by
the boat capszinS. News of the missing boats
has hcou awaited with intense anxiety in Lon
don and at the Cape.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-05-28
MISCELLANEOUS.

COMPREHENSIVE reports gathered from nearly
one hundred and fifty points IN Ohio and Penn
sylvania, embracing sixty-iive counties, show
ing the acreage of wheat about fifteen per
cent greater than last year. The crop is in fine
condition, promising a large yield. Potatoes
are nearly all planted. The acreage Is compar-
atIvely large, but there are strong indications of
ravages by beetles. Oats are suffering for want
of rain and Will be short. Corn acreage aver
age; prospects fair. Fruit. except Il small
amount on cotton land, is uninjurcd by frost
and the yield if not large will be ample for
home consumption. Farmers report themselves
satisfied with the outlook.
BY vote of 229 to 139 the general confer
ence of the Methodist Episcopal Church has
decided not to elect a bishop of African descent
The price of nails has been still further re-
duced. The Atlantic Nail association will sell
them for the future at $40 per keg.
The treasury department Oh the Goth inst.
purchased $4,000 ounces of fine silver for de-
livery at Philadelphia and San Francisco mints
Tue president has nominated Horace May
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-05-28
NEWS OFTHE WEEK.
TIE EAST.

TIE Philadelphia and Reading Coal and iron
company has suspended payment. 1t IL UNDER
stood the company was obliged to pay New
lord parties borrowed money TO the amount "
100000. This swamped the concern.
Hon. o. - WILLIAMS, an old and prominent
citizen &c Clinton, in Oneida county, N. Y,
dted ON the 10th inst, Of consumption. Judge
Williams had been for So years the treasurer of
Hamilton college, at Clinton. lie was also
president of the Utica City railroad and presi-
dent of the Utica and Bing Railroad.
The shipments Of cattle frum New York for
Europe are moro tran double those of former
years. On the 10Th the aggregate was 3. 80
head and orders were sent to Pittsbrg Chica-
80 and 81. Louis for 10000 head of cattle in
addition 10 the regular weekly supply.
The German cmigrant vessel Gcllert arrived
at New York on the 10th inst, but was not al
lowed Ia land ITS passengers, | ,2S3 i'll number,
oSIng Ia the prevalence of Nirulcnt form of
smallpox on board. Most of the Passengers
are German immigrants bound for the west,
many of them intending 10 make Chicago thcr
stopping place.
PART Of the city of Scranton, Pa. is built over
an abandoned mine. Recently the ground un-
DERIVING this section has begun to settle in a
manner ly no means agreeable to the residents
vi INC lloltltN-oNltFs. Nn Tue nlgnt OF the
18th ihe houses were thrown from Their fomda-
lions, great gaps have made their appearance in
the street, and many gardens and wells have
been spoiled. The people of the section are
leaving as quickly as possible.
GE". ID. RoSEBERRy, spike and nai manufac-
turcr, r"ttsvillc, Pa, has failed. Liabilities
$4,000.
BLAZING steamboat was turned loose IN the
liver at Troy. \. y, on the 10Th, and drftcd
down stream for some distance, setting fire TO
property on both sides. The tire engines fol-
lowed, cNtinguishing the flames withom, un-
mtchmg the horses, and, after Il very exciting
ontcst. lasting several hours, the conilapration
was checked.
\ New York dispatch of the 18th lust. SAYS:
- More than 100000 immigrants have landed at
Castle Garden since January !. Forty-six
thousand arrived during April, and the prcsrm,
rate "f arrivals Is about l., 100 week. should
the Volume of this influx continue to increase
during the summer months, We may reasonably
expect fully half million immigrants will reach
our shores this year"
IIlE suit of Father stack against Bishop
Ollara for S7O,0n0 was dvcid, q 1t Willamsuor,
Pa, on the 18th inst, 10y verdict in favor Of
the defendant. Tho controversy began in 1871.
bccau>' of the rcmu,al of the priest from the
pastoratc II Ml!liamS?ort
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-05-28

nard, Of Tennessee, postmaster general; james
Lonsstrcct, minister TO Turkey; David NJ. Key
United States district judge for the eastern and
middle district of Tennessee.
SENATOR JoHN b. GORDON, sent in his rcsig
nation to the governor rs United States tcnator
from Georgia, TO take effect Immediately. The
governor accepted the resignation and Al
point ID ex-Gov. Joseph Il. Brown to fill the
vacancy. Brown accepted.
EX-Gov FoorE, superintendent of tho United
States mint at New Orleans, died at his home
five miles from Nashville, Tenn, on the 18th
inst.
TIE lIanlan-C Courtney boat race took place at
Washington, ID. c., on the 10Th inst, and re-
suited in an easy victory for the former. Time
of the winner 81 minutes 40 $40 seconds.
Ar the cabinet meeting on the 18th inst, the
president announced that Inc had decided to ap-
point Horace Maynard, United States minister
at Constantinopc, To succeed Judge Key M
postmaster general.
Col. CHARLES II. LEWIS, ex-Untcd States
Minister TO Portugal, died at Harrisburg Va,
on the 18th inst.
The Kentucky State Fair association il trying
to secure newell feature this year in the form Cf
Il visitation from the officers and portion of the
men Of the Tenth Royals, crack regiment of
Toronto, together with large number of
troops from different parts of the states. A
military review by General Joseph l.. Johnston
IL to be had, and there il fair prospect that
the Canucks will be represented i'll the manner
proposed.
The court martial sentence of dismissal
found against Lieut.. J. Granville Gates, of the
Twentieth Infantry, has bccu approved by the
president.