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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-05-22
THE DRoUTH-THE STOCK.


The Las Animas Coll Leader says: the
plains are still brown, and almost bare, even
of dead grae. The roots Of the grass IN
many places eeem to have perished for want
Of moisture. There has not been sufficient
rainfall in this vicinity since July, 1879, to
wet the ground to the depth Of half an inch.
An old-timer, twenty-five years . resident
Of this county. says be has not in all that
period witnessed such q drouth. A most
disagreeable feature are the violent winds.
Throughout the spring there has been q
strong gale four days out Of five. and on
some days locomotion out Of doors has been
next to impossible by reason of both wind
and flying dust.
The pecunisry loss it is about to cause to
the stock interest is great cause for alarm.
Cattle and sheep came through the winter
well-were even in some instances quite fat
Good beef and mutton have been sold to the
butchers from this range within the past
month. But Just now the old grass is about
exhausted and the new is not making is ap.
pearance. Cows that are bearing calves are
weak, and, failing 10 find sustenance, now
peculiarely needed, both dam and offspring
must soon succumb. The owners of cattle
still consider themselves safe il rain comes
comes within month. Sheep are'Dot faring
20 we'll. The wool has been greatly damaged
by the weather, and the lambing season
coming in the midst Of the extreme drouth
and absence Of new grass hundreds of lambs
and some of the older ewes are dying.
Some owners think they will save fifty per
cent of their lambs, but this is the ighest
estimate ve have heard. A gentleman who
has lately visited Huerfano and Las Animas
counties reports the losses there Of grown-up
sheep as quite large. His estimate was that
Is. 600 pelis had been taken off this season
in those counties. Here the loss Of grown
sheep has not yet caused complaint.
Rain within the next four weeks would be
worth millions to this portion Of the state.
The cattle would escape almost entire, the
quality of the wool would be improved and
q large part of the focks saved. Good
Judges have been predicting an abundant
rainfall this season on account of the
unusual body Of snow in the mountains; but
thus far theories, guesses and signs have all
failed.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-05-22

TUE reaction in Ban Francisco is very
healthy. Kearney is in Jail, and Kslloch
is to be impeached. The quarrelsome disor-
ganiIers show q tendency to kill each other,
SO the city will gain great benefit.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-05-22

Larned, Kansas, April 2s, 1850
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 Tuesday, June LIST, 1850, VIZ
JOHN WITkOWSkY, Declaratory Statement
No All, for sW 4 Sec. &c, TIP. &c. s, X. q
west.
And he names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation OF
said tract, viz:-Albert Ertel, Hans Wiese, +.
W. IL. Heitlage, of Speareville, Ford county,
wards county, Kansas.
no50-5w C. A. MORRIS, Register.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-05-22
POST OFFICE HOURS:

From A. N. to 0. p. NJ. Money Orders
issued from ga. NJ. to 6P. NJ. Sundays
excepted. II. J. FRlNGER, p. NJ.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-05-22

THE White Loaf-tbe best in the market
at your grocers.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-05-22

The best in the market, the White Loaf
Flour. Ask your grocer.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-05-22

FARMERS and stock men look to your in
rerest. l have on stand one Of the finest
Ciydesda.e Horses in western Kansas. In
sure for Ten Dollars. Call ard see him at
II. B. BELLS.
Livery, Feed and Sale Stabl-.
Near the bridge, Dodge City, Kansas.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-05-22
Read what A Physician Says,

"I was afflicted with q severe attack of infiam-
nation of the eyes, AMI could get no relief until
I tried BROWNS ARNICA SALvE, Since then
have used it in my practice, add freely say that
think it is the most wonderful healing Salye
ever made and invaluable in every family.
W. W. BARRIER, NJ. D., Hastings, Iowa
All of BRowN's PoPuLAE MEDICINES for sale
by H. j. g'RlNGER. Dodge City, Kansas
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-31
AUGUSTA MEETINGS.
A New Speaker on the Stump.

AUGUSTA, Aug 80, 1880.
Hon. J. E. Risley, of New York, will be here
on the stump until our State election. Hon.
Geo. w. Weeks, Speaker of the House of
Representatives and President of the Garfield
and Arthur Club, and Mr.. J. E. Risley ad-
dressed us the other evening at Meonian Hail.
Mr.. Risley created more enthusiasm than any
His sharp, original points and inimitable illus
trations were immensely applauded. Speak
ing of Mr.. Nyes mongrel so-called temperance
move, he said as to brains the temperance peo-
pie of this State with the brains to secure and
sustain a law which is the admiration of thou
sands outside the State, will not blacken the
Republican party, to whose influence that law
owes its success, just to please handful of
men who were never accused of having any
brains and especially to please one man, who
shall be nameless, but who does not happen to
be Nge enough TO the Republican party
to hold an office. OF the State steal, he said,
purify your State, pour in your votes as dis
infectant to restore its odor of original fresh
ness and the glory Of its former record. If
ever an issue appealed directly to the con-
science, if ever feeling of delicacy and honor
should influence a vote for the redemption of
State this is the issue and this is the election
and this is the State. He closed an eloquent
eulogy of Garfield as follows:-This republic
In all Its vastness and glory, in all the magni-
tude of its powers, in all its unrivalled posi-
bilities will have head massive and grand as
itself, its stupendous energies will be led by a
force greater than its own through every emer-
gency, safely by every crisis. The soul of the
nation will have an inspiration in its President.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-31
Hard I,llck.

Some people claim there is no such thing as
luck. Perhaps not. The case of the captain
and owner of small schooner, lying at Cen
trail Wharf, would seem to disprove this state
ment.
This captain has fished on the Georges sew
enteen fyears, and last spring concluded he
would go home to Gloucester, sell his
little home, pay off the mortgage, and
with the proceeds go to Boothbay and live
quietly. He got as far as Portland and had a
new dory stolen from his vessel. Arrived at
Gloucester he accidentally lost his right index
finger. He lifted the mortage, by selling his
house and had $685. left. This money he
put in an envelope, and the envelope in an in
side breast pocket. He set sail for Boothbay
with his family in his vessel, and on saturday
last, when off Cape Elizabeth, leaned over
the side OF the vessel to pull in rope. AS he
leaned over the envelope fell from his pocket
into the water, and as $1.50 of the money was
in silver, it sank before his ewes.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-31
Brief JOttinRS.

Cold northeast winds yesterday. Mercury
$50 at sunrise, 100 at noon, $40 at sunset; wind
northeast then east.
A special meeting of the Board of Mayor
and Aldermen was held yesterday noon. The
only business which was transacted was to
send William Morse Wiswell to the Insane
Asylum.
A locomotive on the Boston & Maine blew
out cylinder-head yesterday, delaying the
noon train from Boston.
1t is thought the loss by the accident on the
Grand Trunk will not exceed $4,000.
Two large yachts from the westward arrived
in the harbor yesterday.
A man suffering from delirium tremens Gre
ated excitement at Pine Point, Sunday, and he
was taken to Old Orchard
A temperance meeting will be held at the
Gospel Mission this evening. Good singing.
All are invited.
Semi-annual dividends Of the Eastern Rail-
road and Maine State skies are payable in
Boston, Sept. 1.
This afternoon the steamer Gazelle will
make an excursion up Royal river to Var
mouth, and the Yarmouth band will furnish
music. There will be concert at White
Head in the forenoon.
Ii the weather should prove favorable,
Messrs. Fletcher & Littlefeld will provide
free clam bake at Long Island tomorrow
Chambers full band will furnish music, rand
there will be dancing during the afternoon.
The Gazelle and Express will take down the
crowds that will be sure to attend,
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-31
Senator Ham lin at Kittery.

Hon. Hannibal Hamlin addressed large
and appreciative audience in Kittery on Satur-
day evening. He spoke for an hour and half
with his usual vigor, and it was hard to realize
that he had passed the allotted age of ''---n
(three score and ten years.. H est discussed
national issues, shows concluslvely that to
the Renublie~rparty the country is indebted
fo,--~s present prosperity. He then reviewed
the doings of the Democratic party during the
war, and their vacillating course since the
close of the war, if by any means they might
get control of the Government After giving
Gen. Hancock full credit for his services dur
ing the war, and heartily approving the way in
which his "musket was a-pintin" then, he as
heartily disapproved the way in which his
"musket was a-pintIn to-day" He very clear
ly and convincingly set forth the reasons why
we should not vote for Gen. Hancock, and
why we should vote for Gen. James A. Gar
held. The Hon. Senator then took up State
matters, and in most scathing manner re-
viewed the doings of Gov. Garcelon and his
Tabulators in doctoring the returns last fall /.
urged the importance Of rebuking the attempt
ed steal by an old fashioned majority on the
18th of September. The meeting closed with
rousing cheers for the Senator, Gov. Davis and
our next President, James A. Garfield
AMOURELL.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-31
In ti,o Line OF Duty
STEEP FALLS. Auo. 20

STEEP FALLS, Aug. so, 1880
Mr.. EDIToR;-Our little village in its history
has never seen such large and enthusiastic
political demonstration as that of last Friday
evening, on the occasion Of being addressed by
the Hon. r. G.. Horr and Geo. NJ Seiders, ESQ.,
The announcement of the meeting was only
ordinarily given, and it was complete sur
prise, both in numbers and interest as shown
The village was generally illuminated and the
speakers were escorted to large canopy where
the meeting was held, by battalion of Wide
Awakes from Standish, Baldwin and the vii
lage proper, headed by the Steep Falls Band
who gratuitously furnished the music. The
meeting was called to order by E. r. Wingate,
Esq, member of the Town Committee, who
nominated E. F. Sawyer, Esq, as chairman,
who presided very acceptably. Opening the
meeting with few remarks he introduced
Geo. M. Seiders, Esq, who very effectually
showed up the late attempted State steal to the
dissatis action of the Fusionists present. Mr.
Soldiers was followed by the Hon. r. G. Horn,
who dealt telling blows to the opposition by
showing up the past history of the Democratic
party and its profession at the present time
Take it in all we feel confident that this district
will not be derelict in duty, and will send a
Republican to represent us at our next Legs-
lature.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-31
Is It Maranacook or Maranocook


DR.. w. B. Lapham, agricultural editor OF
the Maine Farmer, has made a careful inyes-
tigation of the derivation and photography OF
that lake in Winthrop over which there has
been so much controversy. The following is
the result of his enquiry:
There does not seem to be any good authority
for the present photography of "Maranacook''
as applied to the North Winthrop pond.
Colonel Lithgow aud Jabez Bradbury, both
old residents on the Kennebec, testified before
a court in Boston, the former in 1862 and the
latter in 1765 that the Indian name of this
pond was "Maroonocook," and Captain Joseph
Bane of York, who was eight years captive
among the Indians, gives the same orthogra-
ply. The late William Willis of Portland
who had given much attention to the language
of the Abenaqui Indians, in his list of Indian
works spells it "Maranocook." Now we can
not state which one of these two spellings is
correct, but we feel quite sure that "Marana-
cook is wrong. AS this is to become a fa-
nous resort, we suggest that the true Indian
name should be applied, or if this cannot be
ascertained beyond a reasonable doubt, then
the photography sustained by the preponder-
ance of testimony should be used. In oul
Judgment the evidence of such men as Col
Lithgow, Jabez Bradbury and Capt. Bane, all
of whom were acquainted with the indians
and more or less familiar with their language
is entitled to great weight.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-31
The National Christian Temperance

MeeClng at Old orchard
This series of meetings, which closes to-day
noon, has not been so fully attended as similar
meetings during the past years, owing to the
lAteness of the season and the fact that three
religious gatherings have preceded it upon
these ground this year. The addresses have
been pronounced excellent by those who had
the pleasure of listening and the programme
reflects much credit upon the persons in
charge. The attendance yesterday was small
as usual on Monday.
AConference of workers was held in the
Biddeford House in the forenoon in charge OF
Mrs. Mary H. Hunt of Boston. Several dis
tinguished ladies offered remarks at this meet
ing which was very profitable to all present.
In the afternoon fair audience assembled
in the grove for the address. Rev. D. W. LIE.
Lacheur began the meeting by reading the
scriptures, and was followed by prayer by G.
B. Pitblado.
Rev. S. S. Wood, D. d., of Boston, de-
livered very able speech upon THE Govern
mental and Individual Responsibility for the
Liquor Traffic. The Doctor presented sta
tistics. comparing the working of the license
and prohibitory law in Massachusetts, which
showed the advantage of prohibition over Ii
cense He took a position on the political
phase of the temperance question, which
seems hardly advisable at present to most Of
the leading temperance men.
In the evening an address was given by Rev.
d. w. LeLacheur Of Biddeford upon the sub
ject: "The Maine Law Is 1t a Failure?'
This forenoon Hon. Joshua Nye and Rev
G. B. Pitblado will address the people accord
ing to announcement.
Arrangements are being made for grand
mass meeting on the grounds tomorrow. Sen
ator Blair of New Hampshire will be present
and speak. There will be an excursion 40 the
grounds from stations on the p & r. railroad
Only half-fare will be charged on the p. g. O
railroad and B. & M. railroad using camp
meeting tickets. There will be reduced rates
on Maine Central railroad
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-31

The Portland Press was very anxious for the
opinion to publish the fac smile Of the Heb
ron return forgery, but since we have done so
IL does not seem anxious to continue the dis
cusslon OF the case. 1t has not said Hebron"
since our last issue -Rockland Opinion.
The PRESS has been very anxious to say
Hebron; it has only been waiting until it had
the cut. 1t wants to give the Opinions ex-
PLANTATION Of how the Council counted plain
"C'' CT" Here it is in the Opinions own
language. The italics are ours
"A careful examination of that 1.-THE cutl
convinces us, and we think that we can con-
vince Others that the Hebron town clerk in
tended to write Henry G. Walker in the re-
turn, although by careless penmanship the
middle initial was not fully completed and so
appeared something like G. Bearing in
mind the undisputcd fact that the votes as de-
posted were plainly printed Henry G. Walk
err now turn to the fac simile Ledce out of
consideration the added broad stroke, and age
haze the name as 1t acds acritien by the clerk,
The middle letter is not G.; to be that it should
commence on the line. 1t is not G; it lacks a
tail. 1t is true that, as it aods left 1t resensbled
a G more than q G, but on the aolole there acas
mach more reason for calling it the latter than
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-31
Hallowen Classical Academy.

The Fall term of this Bowdoin preparatory
school, one of the best fitting schools in the
State, opens to-day with the prospects of sue
cessful year. The faithful and efficient SER
vices of Rev. A. W. Burr, Principal, and Miss
M. E. Wilder, Preceptress, will be retained to
the thorough satisfaction of all concerned.
The only change in the board of instruction is
in the position of instructor of Mathematics
Natural Science, to which the executive COM
mittee have wisely appointed Charles L Nick
erson, A. b. of Saco, Bowdoin graduate in
the class of IT.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-31
Probably Drowned.

Nothing has yet been heard of DIR. Robert
Stanwood who went out rowing from Bruins.
wick, Friday. Mr.. Stanwood is native of
Brunswick and graduate of Bowdoin COL
lege. For some time past he has been en-
gagged in teaching in Connecticut and was
visiting relatives in Brunswick, and his inten-
tion was to return to that State, Friday. His
friends are very anxious respecting him and
fear he may have persisted. The islands have
been visited, but no intelligence respecting his
fate can be obtained
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-31

the former 1t is aperfect G so far as IL goes,
so mat 1t as only necessary to suppose that the
peatdited to shed the inE PROPERTY IN naking
the tail to make that lette, as plain as the rest
1t will be seen that other letters have the same
defect, there being numerous gaps in the
curved strokes, and that just under and to the
left OF the letter in question, and exactly where
the tail would have ended had it been formed,
is dot, showing where the pen stopped. This
indicates that the clerk did write G, and that
his pen failed to mark portion of the letter,
just as it failed to mark part of the H. The
Governor and Council undoubtedly could have
properly taken this into consideration. in con
nection with the fact that the votes were all
printed G, and so tabulated the vote returne d
as they did, even if it had been legislative
return, and they had no right to correct any
errors"
This explanation ought to place the Opinion
at the head of the list of funny papers. 1t
will make everybody laugh but the Tabulat
ors. Those distinguished individuals will
hardly like to be accused of tabulating a let
ter as G because it looked like G, or of sup
posing for the purpose of counting in candi-
date that pen failed to shed ink at critical
moment.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-31
More Denunciation of Mr.. Nye's Party
HALL OF CRYSTAL LAKE LODGE,
No 142 T q q II Z
NU. III, I. .. y. II -
Friday evening, Aug. 81. Isl


The following preamble and resolution were
adopted at a regular meeting of the Ledge of
Good Templars in this place, and ordered to
be published:
Whereas, There has been move made to
organize a separate and independent political
party, having for its object the better enforce
ment of the prohibition laws, and
Whereas, 1t also appears that the real OBJ
iect of said movement is not SO much temper
ace as persona, anu stpons spe mus divd
greatly weakening its influence, therefore
Resolved, that we as temperance organi.
cation, do most emphatically disapprove of
such move, as damaging to the temperan ce
cause, and encouraging licence. intemperan ce
and all the evils attending them.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-31
Republican Meeting Tonight

Let every Republican attend the meetin at
City Hall tonight. VIM. III. Looney of this
city will preside and make the opening speech.
Gen. O'Bierne, one of the speakers, is gallant
soldier, as well as cultivated and courteous
gentleman. He entered the army at the out
break OF the war as private soldier and by
his courage and ability worked his way to the
proud position of Brigadier General He bears
upon his body the marks of wounds received
while fighting for his country, having been
wounded in the breast, leg and head. Mr..
Morrison is the leader of the Irish Republican
movement, and is said to be an eloquent and
fOrcible speaker
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-31
BATES COLLEGE.
How the College Boys Rally for Garfield
and Arthur.

The Bates students met en- masse Friday
night and organized a Garfield and Arthur
Club. The following officers were elected:
Presidential. E. Foss, 81.
Vice PresidenU-W. I'll. Coggswell, 'S2.
Secretary and Treasurer-E. d. Rowell, Isl.
Executive Committee-C S. Cook, 81; w.
5. Hoyt, 50; j. L. Reade, 'S3; - Hackett,
'S4.
1t was voted to organize company Of cadets
to be differed by Oscar Davis, 49, Captain;
W. V. Twadle, 'S2, First, and Y. E. Perham,
'S3, Second Lieutenant
The students are very enthusiastic for the
ticket that is going to win in the State in Sep
TENDER, and in the nation in November Ac-
tive measures are being taken to have flag
raising and procession sometime during the
coming week, for which able and eloquent
speakers will be secured.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-31
ii. +. LIBBY, Clerk.
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
ABERLE'S MINsTRELs.

ABERLE MlNSIRELS.
This minstrel organization which will APP
pear at City Hill Saturday night includes
Johnny Allen, Dave Reed, Bobby Newcomb,
Ben Gilfoil and Billy Bryant. The Spring
field Republican says:
Aberle's minstrels had good house at Music
Hall last night, and on the whole gave very
good performance. The figure dancing by II
men, and the playing on the bones were ex-
cellent, while the closing piece, burlesque
on the current circus doings was capital take
Off in some respects absurdly funny and in
every way superior to the ordinary after-pieces
of minstrel troupes.
Tickets will be ready at Stockbridge's to-
morrow.
THE CARY CONCERT.
The tickets for the Cary concert will be sold
at Stockbridge's, tomorrow morning, at 9
o'clock.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-31
Isish Republican C,nh.

number of young Irish Americans of this
city met last night and organized an irish
American Republican Club by the erection of
the following officers:
President-James P. M.rphy
Vice President-Wsa ID. Dugan.
Secretary-Jamss E. Flanagan.
Executive Csmmittee-Pete Jennings, John
Murphy, Patrick Flynn.
The club now numbers 30 men, and they
confidently expect to increase the member
ship to at least 70 before the state election.
The club propose to hire rooms and hold regu-
lor oafipoc
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-31
The Gorhana Rally.

The Republicans of Gorham have made ar.
rangements for one of the. grandest demonstra.
lions of the campaign to come off tomorrow
evening. The Republican companies from
Portland, Saccarappa, Standish and Buxton
will be present. Hon. Julius c. Burrows Of
Michigan and Hon. Thomas B. Reed of Port.
land will speak. The Portland companies will
leave the P. & R. depot at 715 p. m. and re-
turn after the meeting. Fare for the round
trip has been placed at 20 cents, and tickets
may be had at the Republican headquarters.
Chambers band will furnish the music. .....
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-31
Anti-Fusion Greenbackers.

Messrs. J. F. Hilton, Ell. w. Ramsdell, III.
Watson, and j. S. Field, publish in Chase's
Enquirer call for an anti-fusion Greenback
convention at Ripley, Sept. LIST, to nominate a
straight Greenback ticket for Somerset county.
In their appeal these gentlemen say that the
Greenbackers of Somerset have been sold out
to the Democrats, and that hard money Dem
ocrats have been put on the fusion county
ticket for them to vote for.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-31
Personal.

Gen. James b. Weaver of Iowa, the Green
back Presidential candidate, arrived yesterday
and is at the Falmouth
Hon. r. G. Horr of Michigan and Edward
Sherer, Turkish consul at Boston, were at the
Falmouth yesterday
Prof. Moses Lyford OF Colby University is in
the city.