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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25
SPEAREVILLE ITEMS.

The expense and labor attending the Dip
ping Of sheep for the scab "a dis s.e s., pre-
valent in Southwest Ksnsas and C,lorAdo)
is causing our sheep men to make enc,;ry
a. 10 . Law preventing the spread Of eoata-
gious disease among sheep. Upon ex,nin-
alton We fad in D,ss,er's auies o. K mas
on psge 927, section 40. Al and AZ, covering
all the Law, We have any knowledge Of in
that direction; the Law a. il nov u, i, prob
ably sufficient to give psosec ion to farmers
having small lots Of sheep, bot 10 slmtst in
sufficient for Southwest Kausss, With her
large herds varying IN number from i've
hundred to three thousand head and held in
such close proximity that sssnpsds e,us-
ing them to scatter, they become mixed up
to some extent With other herds OF feed on
rasges recently occupied BY sheep having
the scsb and thereby contract the disease.
Ia addition 10 the Law nov in exisssaoe our
sheep men want Law compelling ihoss r.
siding within the Ssass, or tsoss that may
hereafter reid, in ths St.,e or any per.oa
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

1t was feared by the officers of the west
side that q mob would visit the jail last
night and attempt to lynch Webb, COM
sequently strong guard was placed at tho
jail. Had any attempt been made to take
the prisoner out. it would have resulted
disastrously.- Vegas Optic
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

From the Medicine Lodge Cresset.l
Mead Stslp reports having seen . wild
cat Of extraordinary size. near his fathers
house few days ago.
Alpha UDdegraf came mp from J. C.
Priors camp Thursday and reports stock
in fine condition in the Territory.
Our stock men report manv Of their
cattle as actually fattsning on the range.
instead Of shrinking in flesh, ~ might
have been expected q this time Of the
year.
II. A. Bailey 10 limpina from the effect
Of pulling COW over on him wien throw
ing her preparatory to branding. There
seems to be good many accidents occur
while branding cattle.
T. H. Kirkpatric came up from Cree
vef's camp, yesss rday. and reports plenty
Of game in that locality. Says John
Moslsy saw i've bear in one gang. . few
days ago. and that venison and antelope
meat are drug in camp.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

Representatives Of the Creek, Cherokee.
Chickasaw and Seminole Indians visited
the camp of the Oklahoma colonists last
week. and warned them that if the colony
entered the Territory the Indiana would
rise and drive them out. The Indians
manifested great indignation at the pro-
posed settlements of Oklahoma by the
whites.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

Mrs. Gilchrist. wife of Rev. II. Gilchrist.
occupied the pulpit in the Union Church
Sunday evening. The announcement that
she would preach drew a crowded house {.
She read copiOus extracts from the bible
which she co nmented upon. the audience
was del. GIFTED and satisfied with the even
ing's lecture.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

Tie reciprocity Of the press is . good and
wise thirg. The illustrations in the Top, Ks
Commonwealth Annual al-o appear in the
Kans>s City Journal Annual. Toe printing
is veil done; and We presume some outside
party had the contract.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

The Sheriff has taken in tie Wa-Keeney
Leader end Ellis Headlight, two moug,gsd
nesspapers run BY the zane person. yeri-
~, publishing two newspapers. both weakly,
in a cayote country, ia an uphill Susiu,ss
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25
CHRISTMAS.

Preparations have been going on for the
customary festivities at this period of the
year. the time looked for with the most
anxiety by both young and old. We hold
to the remembrance of Christmas with
deep veneration. 1t is the time OF our
joys. forgetting all the heartburnings OF
the year past. We make up our minds for
a grand time on Christmas eve and on
Christmas day. We prepare for the glori>
GUS anniversary DAYS and weeks in adj
vance. Nsmatter what happens. it comes
with its pleasures; for we seek to renew
friendship and reciprocate kindness by
gifts or by charitable acts. All the wick
edness of the world is forgotten for the
time being. that the pleasures of the
suspicious event may be taken heartily
and thankfully.
In Dodge City the Sunday School child>
rem have not been forgotten. They are
receiving bounteous and magnificent to-
kens this Christmas eve. The hearts Of
all the people are in the festivities of the
the ladies church supper, or the gay and
festive hop. Less pretending. probably
some wanderer. or frontiers man. far from
home, kindred and friends, is celebrating
the anniversary in his accustomed style.
by imbibing the smoking, tempting
egg nogg or Tom and Jeny. No
one forgets the day-all commemorate it
in his mann er and to his liking-and none
forget the glad tidings. which pro-
claimed: Glory be to God in the highest
peace on earth. good will to mankind.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

Chas. W. Willett. who makes his home
in the Pan Handle, spent few DAYS in
the city. greeted by numerous friends
here. The pure ar of the camp has given
Charley n bucoic cuunterance.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

The Garden City Optic is opposed to
raising feed" for stOckmen, and having
an irrigation ditch sneers at our sugges-
ton made two weeks ago. We know
Garden City is in a fruitful country-it is
fruitful in garden products and in great
men.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

Rio Grand City has sheep with six
legs. two before and four behind. The
animal was about year and hslf old.
was very gentle. and came to one when
called. its name being Jose. In general
respects. the sheep was q double bodied
beast. but simply had two fore feet. Only
two Of its four hind feet are used. The
owner Of the animal expects to sell it for
$500. and Barnum has been written to 40
. probable purchaser.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

The Commonwealth Annual for 1881.
issued by L. p. Baker Il sons. Topeka,
Kas.. is fine specimen of the printers
art. 1t is repiete with fine illustrations
and valuable statistics. As specimen OF
printing it is certainly commendab.e and
reflects the genius of the printer. The
COMMONWEALTH certainly feels fiattered
over this work.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

Vandenberg g. MARSHALL next Monday
will remove their meat shop to the room
adjoining York & Diapers. James II.
Kelley will occupy the present room. and
I. J. Draper takes Kelley's old stand,
converting it into hotel.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

The Dodge Citv FIGURING Mills has a
large trade in Colorado and New Mexico.
They ship one car Of -four this week to
Las Vegas. A firm in Las Yeas wants
the exclusive agency of the celebrated
White Loaf brand. at that point. Capt.
Dienst IS in charge Of the business st the
mill during the temporary absence Of Mr..
May in Illinois.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

Next Friday vote will be taken on the
question of dissolvIng the city governs
nent. One of the reasons assigned for
this course is the probable lack of funds
TO conduct city organization. The plan
has sOme merits. but 1t 10 q question,
whether il Is just the thing to do. Cutting
down salaries might meet the depleted sx-
cheQuer.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

Mr.. Edward Hockett arrived from trip
to Illinois. where he has engaged to a rail-
road company. He will remain here until
about the middle of January. Mr..
Hockeft's family will continue to make
Dodge CITY their home.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

A pastisi eclipse Of the sun will be visib Q
here on the morning Of the slst, iust ss the
sun rises, 70 b. ready With your smoked
glass to zee il. Before hand, don't look
through dark glass muchiy, or else you
wont See the ecIipse
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

A hundred and fifty antelope came across
vile. Some hunters gave chase, but the
antelope proved to be too fast for their
pursuers.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

Gov. Lew Wallace offers reward of
$500 for the capture, dead or alive, of
Sir William Benney. alias the Kid" .
desparadO whose very lame is terror IN
New Mexico and Texas
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

q. d. Baker, representing the Topeka
Commonwealth, vas in the city this ~esk,
il the interest Of that popular daily.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

The festivities of the Christmas tree will
commence at 6 O'Clock this Friday even>
ing. The presents Will be delivered at Z
O'Clock, at the Opera House.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

E. II. Boron. attorney at law. is in the
city and expects 10 locate here. His office
for the present is with Col. Jones. He Is
q graduate of the Iowa University Law
School.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

A, Mol Apple Cider at Robbins, only
80 cents per gallon.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

Christmas tee. oyster supper and grand
ball are the attractions of this evenings
enjoyment.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

Marsh & Son have received fine stock
of dress goods. notions. knit goods. yarns.
hosiery. a full line of silk. satin AID
trimmings.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

A large number Of American deer have
been shipped to parties in Germany, who
wish 10 acclimste them in tina, country
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

A number of east enders were in the
city Monday paying taxes. the last dav
for payment, as since that day a penalty of
five per cent has been added.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

The lot of Hereford and short thorn bulls
in the yards of Lee & Reynolds, in this
city, are worth visit by all who admire
fi-e stock. There are 81 head in number.
and they will be two wear old in the spring.
The animals were shipped from Beecher.
H.. where they were raised: and point
becoming noted for its fine Hereford stock.
The bulls will remain in the yards here
until spring. when they will be driven to
the Pan Handle. Thew are under the
special charge of Mr.. Nichols, who is .
resident of Beecher. Ill.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.

New lot of gold and plated jewelry. all
suitable for Holiday Press
ents. Just received BY NJ. COLLAR.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

Mrs. Geo. 7. Hiakle LETT tuesday on
visit to her friends in Missouri, where she
will spend the holidays
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

We were pleased to receive . call from
Col G. o. Haller. Conmandant at Fort
Dodge. The Colonel made the printer
glad by depesiting . - bill for . years
subscription To tho TINES.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

Capt. J. G. Leefs and Col. Geo. Den.
nett. of the Q. NJ. Dept. Of Fort Leaven-
worth were in the city this week. Col.
George informs us that C. NJ. Graybill is
in the dairy business at Leavenworth.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

Pay up your subscription account and
get tho CHICAGO WEKKLY News for .
year, free.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

Stray cattle all around Pierceville. They
come from the North, So the Optic is in>
formed.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

The oyster supper given by the ladies
Mt Kelley's restaurant. this Friday even
ing. Tickets so cents.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25
The trains Oh Tine lstely.

TIE TINS wis.es everybody Merry
C1risfmas.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

Mules. Wagons. Horses and Harness
for sale. at south end Arkansas bridge. by
REIGHARD & STATES.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

Wheat is sill looking finely. The cold
weather somewhat dis6gured il; bot the root
is still in the ring.-Hsys SenuneI,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

Morris Collar has crowded store. He
is daily in receipt of goods for the hO:i-
DAYS.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

Patrick Ryan and Samuel Smith. Of she
Mulberry, were in the city Thursday.
They inform us the weather is bad on
cattle.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

Prepared Mince Meat aid Apple Butter
can be had at G. s. EmersOn's store.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

Gen. Hazen is the new Signal Chief At
Washington. He is giving US coOd deal
of hazy weather.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

AlOnzO Smith. who few weeks ago.
while in state of delirium jumped from
the train. near Lakin. and had both feet
frozen. had an ampntation Of one of the
limbs. The operation was performed
Friday last. THE other foot will be ampu>
tated as soon as the weather permits }
by DR.. I.orirg, assisted by Drs. Mason
and ChOu.eau. The patient, who lies in
the county poor house. was unable TO
undergo the ampufation Of both feet at
the same time. he being in feeble condi>
ton Both feet were mortified and black
as high as the middle of the legs. He will
recover. but will be helpless cripple.
His father, VIM. Smith. who is farmer
living near Lexington, Ky. arrived some
time ago. and is looking after his afflicted
son. He is man in only moderate Cir
cumstances. but will convey his son home
rs soon as he RECEIVERS sufficiently. He
states that his son was never afflicted
with fits. brit that he was likely in a
feverish state when he rashly Jumped
from the train during the cold snap in
November, and wandering about the cold,
bleak prairie in this delirious condition
had both feet frozen. AlOnzO was on his
wav to Colorado. where be had engaged
to herd sheep. He is an intelligent young
man. and this misfortune is to be deeply
regretted.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

G. s. Emerson has received fine stoci
of goods. Call and see them.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

$500 pays for both the CHICAGO WEEKLY
NEWS and the DODGE CITY TINES for one
year, postage paid. Send subscriptions to
this Office.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

The weather has been gloomy ali week
cold, slee. and snou,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

Sheriff Hinkle this week summoned the
jury for the Janusry term Of the Dis,ric,
Court.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

HOLIDAY goods nc Emerson's-a fine as
sortment just received.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

We understand from reliable source.
that there will be a private bridge bIilt
over the Saw Log. just when and where
We do not know, but we will try to give
the full particulars next week. So says
the Hodgeman County Independent. A
couple Of years ago there was an effort
made to build bridge across Sawloa north
of Dodge City. No one seemed to want
the contract. though there was monev in
the treasury to pay for building the bridge.
We hope the project will be revived again.
A bridge across Sawlog would draw bus
mess to Dodge City.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

An officers ball 81 Fort Have is among
the holiday probabilities
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

After several days threatening tho snow
storm set in Wednesday night.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-12-25

A fine stock Of winter goods. groceries,
etc., just received by G. s. Emerson.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1880-08-26
Pins and a WOman's Dress,

Our wife wants q new dress. After
two or three or a half dozen stores
have been ransacked for the goods the
dressmaker is sought out. The matter
of measurement is tedious, and then the
matter of fitting is one of numerous and
repeated trials. Finally the dress is
finished and sent home Then it is
sent back to be taken in here and let
out there, and at last, after the customer
has been fitted more times for that one
dress than her husband has been
measured in three or four years, the
dress comes home for the last time and
is pronounced by the wearer. her friends
and the dressmaker as beautiful and
perfect fit, and it is finished.
Beautiful it certainly is, far more
beautiful than anything her husband
ever wears Colors. and materials,
style, blending shades and contrasting
bits Of eolors, are all in the perfection
of good taste. No man can improve
upon that. But, it isn't finished. When
it is completed as far as the skill of the
dressmaker can finish it, and it is put ON,
it has to be pinned somewhere; some
times in two or three, often in q half
dozen places. Leave out the pin and
the dress is all awry somewhere. On
all this broad continent there is not one
American woman who can dress SO as to
make any kind of an appearance in
society without pins.
Now, suppose our tailor should send
our suit home and on putting on the coat
we had to pin it in the neck? Or sup
pose there was no suspender-button aft,
and we had to use pins thereP Sup
pose he made our shirts SO that we
would have to pin on the collar, how
long would a shirt or such a suit Of
clothes stay in the house? Who would
be responsible for the language used by
the man who had to pin his coat?
No tailor would care to so tempt the
wrath Of an independent man. But
women-alasi she patiently pins on the
dress that she paid some $50 or $40 to
make, and don't think anything about
it. We will not pursue this painfu
subject. Let the women of Americs
think it up and think about it and learn
in the noble independence of women
hood, to make their clothes before they
put them on.-Bxrlingto1s HaaUkeye.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1880-08-26
The Diamond Frand.

A New York correspondent of the
Troy Times writes: A view of metro
politan life, as afforded by the advertis-
ing columns, will give one glimpse of
many strange fea lures, some of which
are worthy of attention. The diamond
fraud for instance. This is still extern
sively advertised. and no doubt occa-
sional hits are made, the bait beingf ound
in such notices as these:
A lady must have $3.50, and to raise said
amount will part with her diamonds, cost
$400. Please to call at once and inquire for
advertiser at $50 East Thirty-third street.
a lady, whose diamonds and jewelry are in
pawn, is unabls to redeem them; will sell
tickets at sacrifice. Address Mrs. Hlvlin
Uptown office.
A lady having her valuable jewels in pawn
would like some honorable gentleman to le-
deem and hold for short time. Mrs. Sinclair.
A lady having in pawn valuable diamonds
and jewelry, unable to redeem them, will sell
tickets. Mrs. Talcott. Uptown office.
lady having in pledge gold hunting watch
chain and diamond ring would like to dispose
OF tickets. Address Mrs. Lyman.
1t need hardly be said that s'the LADY,
mentioned is merely the tool in the
hands of professed shsrper5. The best
VI t1C WdS duOEu6Q
by the manner in which two Washing
ton market hucksters were feeeed.
They had snug amount OF surplus
funds and wished to make temporary
investment. Having noticed an adver-
tisement of the aforementioned charac-
ter, they opened correspondence and
were met by Gladly" who told wo-
full tale. The diamonds were worth
$40, 900, and had come from some royal
house. Could $4,000 be advanced it
would be only one-quarter their value,
and the money could be raised on them
at any time. A diamond broker (so-
called) then appeared, who solemnly
| averred that Simpson the pawnbroker
would advance $4,000 on the Jewels,
but his terms (twenty-four per cent. per
annum) were too high. The lady offered
to pay ten per cent, returnable on call.
There is no sharper class of men than
Washington market hucksters, but
when taken off their usual track they
are as weak as childhood. These men
fell readily into the snare, and advanced
| $4,000 on what proved to be mere
fraud. This revelation was made at the
police office where the sWindlers were
arraigned, but the charge failed for lack
of testimony, and the hucksters became
merely the object of ridicule. Not long
afterward a kind-hearted clergymen,
known as Father Fucker, fell into the
same trap. He had some money, and
| the moving appeal of q lady in distress
| touched his heart. He responded tc
| the advertisement, was charmed and
affected by the tale of misfortune, and
advanced nearly thousand dollars or
some paste diamonds which could bt
bought for trife.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1880-08-26
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

A shooer thing-A woman chasing q
hen.
Men sof letters-Postal clerks and
sign painters. Marathon Independent.
Farmers have learned that it takes the
best Of soil to raise mortgage.
It requires eighteen barrels Of ice
water daily to supply the fountain in
the New York postoffice.
About one hundred thousand watche
are sold every month in this glorious
country of hours.-NeW York NeaUs
Mr.. Bergh is going to give his atten-
tion to the bull and bear fight in Wall
street. He says much cruelty is practiced
there.-Puck.
Artificial egg Matching is fashionable
garden amusement in London. The
eggs are Matched in nests of hay and
Shetland wool, heated by hothouse
pipes.
The total number of seals taken on
the west coast of Vancouver island,
| Washington Territory, during this sea-
SON, was over %. 600, Of which the value
would be $4,000.
The st. Paul and Pacific elevator at
Minneapolis has been seriously damaged
| by peculiar worm that perforates the
boards and let's the wheat down as if
running through sieve.
The fact that quarter of beef can
not be kept for a few hours In warm
weather without spelling is considered
6SU-the I.ondonyTSTeS 10 DE- - reproacl
to science, there being known no
applicable way of preventing it. 4,
There is on exhibition at Cd
Cal, a ea-serpent or shark-fgI & "A
has head a little larger than
and its mouth is armed with
glittering teeth. The body is Y
feet long, and tap ers to 81 poina
in diameter. 1t was caught
the Heads.
A folding-chair factory in N 3
N. Y, is a monument to the pI
sagacity of its owner, who, til A M
is totally blind, ana has been
years, and had nothing to ,sTs-. t N n.
built up an establishment whichV
employs fifty hands and sends good
all parts of the country. ~
The floating store on Tillamock ba
Oregon, is novelty as well as cony
vepienee. 1t consists of boat about
sixty by twenty, with q cabin the entireN
size, well filed with stock of groder-
les. In this they sail around the BAEuz
putting in at the settlements, and fuj
nish1ng the people with what they wan
in the way of groceries. NJ
In the village of Guta-Zabolotsk, ov
the Volinsk province, Russia, a number,
of boys were bathing in q iver, when. q
she wolf suddenly spTang on dlFa| 4
them and disappeared with him
woods. Alarmed by outcries of
boys some peasants hastened up
made thorough search in the wod
but discovered only the clean-picli
bones of the little victim