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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-08-20
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

THE Cattle Commissioners selected
by the Secretary of the Treasury have decid-
ed to make searching investigation at the
chief Western centerS to make sure that the
live stock at those points is free from infec-
lion.
MAxIMo JAREz, the Minister from
Nicaragua to the United States, died Of
apopleXy at Washington.
THOMAS A. CRANDALL, q prominent
Colorado stock dealer, fell from the top of
cattle train at St. Joseph, Mo-, on the 18th,
and was run over and killed.
THE Southern Pacific Railroad is now
being laid at the rate of one mile per day be-
yond Fl PaSO, and President Crockcr pre-
diets that the line will, by July next, be fin
shed to Galveston. He says engineers are
now running survey from Corinne to
Yankton, and O road can be built for one
third the cost of the Union Pacific, which
will be done il Gould consolidates the Atch-
ison, Texas Pacific and Union Pacific lines.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jefferson Davis have
gone to Europe.
AN express train on the Grand Trunk
Railway was thrown from the track near
Prescott, Ont, on the 18th, caused by the
locomotive striking COW. The locomotive
and tender and eXpress-car were overturned
and completely demolished, and four passen-
ger coaches were derailcd. The engineer
stuck to his locomotive and met most hor-
rible death. The fireman was pitched off by
the conclusion and badly injured. Two ex-
press messengers and baggagemaster were
buried beneath the debris Of their car and
rescued in an almost dying condition. Nine
passengers were injured, six OF them seri-
ously.
AN emigrant train ran into q wash
out near Las Vegas, n. NJ, on the night oi
the 18th, killing engineer Townsend and fire.
man Patton.
L. NJ. MARKS, of Rome, Ga, and c.
NJ. Creswell, of Mcbanesville, N. c., stud.
ents at Eastman's College, Poughkeepsie
n. Y, while boating on the Hudson River
were run down by steamer and both were
| drowned.
By the sudden falling of an old build
ing in one OF the most frequented quarters
OF Vienna, on the 18th, twenty persons werC
killed and thirty injuEed.
CHARLES BoYNTON, mill hand a.
Portland, Me-, attempted to Kill his wife
who had left him and gone to her mother
at Bar Mills. He fired at her with a revolver
but missed, and she saved her life byiump
ing from a second story window. His wife,
sister, Mrs. Waterhouse, then entered tn,
room, when he fired two shots at her, one o
which entered her breast inflicting prob
ably fatal wound. BoyntOn then shot him
self through the pit Of the stomach, cXpir
ing instantly.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-08-20
A New Swlndle.

This city seems to be the headquarters Of
number of scoundrels engaged in swind-
ling the unsuspecting and covetous Grang-
crs throughout the State. They deal most
ly In patent-right frauds OF various kinds,
from pitchfOrks to machines OF more value
on the farm. The farmers have often been
warned against these gentry by the press,
but they readily change their tactics and as
sumo all sorts OF protean forms for enirap-
ping the unwary, and scarcely day passes
that some countryman is not made vic
tim OF the wicked wiles OF the ubiquitous
scamps. The latest heard of is gang who
go about selling an alleged seeding-ma-
chine, and these have victimized number
OF people. The Enquirer reporter has been
shown copy Of an eXcce lingly ingenious
document which these fellows use in their
operations, and by means OF which they
have caught more than one who thought
himself entirely too smart to be duped by
any city shaip. The reader is hereby pre-
sented with fac smile OF the contract
drawn by these patent seeding machine fell
lows, which they induce farmers to sign,
and which shortly aiterward turns up as
plain note Of hand in the possession Of
some paper-shaver in his neighborhood who
has purchased the same Of the swindlers.
II Is as follows:
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-08-20
A Boys Peril.


William StonestrCet, twelve .year-old
son of Mr.. James StOnestreet, had narrow
escape from sudden and terrible death
yesterday. The boy SAYS he was throwing
a baseball, when the ball lodged in the gut
ter at the top of the house. lie Immediate
ly started up to get it, going out on the roof
through hatchway. The house has three
stories and an attic; the roof is rather
steep, and as the boy slowly edged over
toward the gutter he felt sinking at the
heart. His little sister was standing in the
yard eyeing her brother and calling out to
him every instant TO come down. lie made
some b0aStful answer and continued his
dangerous journey. He reached the edge Of
the roof, caught firm hold Of some pro-
Iectiug shingles, and, leaning over, seized
the ball. Before he could arise from his
STOPPING position he felt the shingles to
which he was clinging giving way with him.
He clutched them nevously and began to
draw himself up slowly. Suddenly the
shingles gave way, and in an instant the boy
seemed to be hurrying to instant death.
The pavement was fully thirty feet below,
and there seemed nothing to prevent his be-
ing dashed to pieces on the bricks. Just as
he was rolling over the gutter he involun-
tarily seized hold Of it and clung there
desperately. The gutter was fu ordinary tin
affair, not very strong; nor was it bound TO
the roof very tightly. The sudden weight
OF the boy made the tin sag down, and few
OF the fastenings gave way, leaving the boy
hanging down the abyss, with only broken,
rotten piece of tin between him and etcrDi-
ty. William was now thoroughly aroused
to his danger and cried out for help. His
sister ran isto the house, and happening TO
find a cOlored man there told him Of her
brothers. danger. The man ran out and
getting long ladder which was lying in the
yard put 1t up against the side of the house.
The boy was now almost exhausted. The
perspiration was running down his face in
streams. His eyes were dilated with terror
| and exhaustion, and it seemed impossible
for him TO hold on till the assistance came.
The cOlOred man ran up the adder nimbly.
Scarcely had he reached the top when the
boy, who could hold ON no longer, dropped
into his arms. The c0lOrcd man took him
down, and when the boy reached the ground
lie tainted He was taken into the house
and physicians were summoned. Last night
he was still iaSensible, and II is not known
how serious his nervous injuries may prove
-LoqisgiHs (Kg) CemN,ercial
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-08-20

The swindlers 60 TO q wel-to-do farmer
and tell him he has been recommended as a
good man to sell their machines, and ask
him to become their agent. lie is pcrsuad-
ed that they sell rapid y, and that he can
make large per cent. profit He il told
that he will no be expected to risk any
money or pay anything until he has sold
S32j worth OF the machines. lie is Induced
to sign the contract above given, which, it
will be seen, sets forth this agreement when
read straight across 1t looks fair and iDnO-
cent enough, and soon the farmer puts his
name in the blank space Just before the
words "SOlc Agent for ----- Company
Afterwards the scamps easily change the
document from contract to sell into a
promi,sory note by tearing off that part to
the right OF the line drawn through the
agreement as printed. In the original pre-
sentcd to the farmers OF course no line ap-
pears; and it is given here simply TO show
where the division takes place, and the sep
aration at which point so radically changes
the nature OF the document. 1t will be
seen at glance that this Is liable TO de-
ceiye any one without close inspection, and
a namber OF Indiana farmers have been
cheated with them this summer. The last
heard Of the gang they were operating ex.
tensvely in Bartholomew County. After
the farmers notes get into the hands Of
"innocsni purchaser" there is no recourse
but to pay them off, as they cannot well &c
back on the signatures.-Lta mapols Cor
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-08-20

The Examiner and Chronicle says
Il cup of water in the oven while bak-
ing will prevent bread and cakes from
burning. Thanks for the information.
And ten-y -year-old boy, loose in tho
cellar, will prevent apples from spoil
ing. About one boy TO four barrels Of
apples, doctor. Burlington HalOkeye.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-08-20

CAPTAIN JOSEPH L. STEPHENS, one
OF the best known citizens of Missouri, who
has been identified with many of the largest
enterprises OF the day, died at his home in
Boonvle, on the 11th, aged 30.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-08-20

JOHN DILLON has been released from
Jail, and it is said nearly all other persons
arrested and imprisoned under the Coercion
vet, save those guilty of participating in
Outrages, will soon be set free.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-08-20

MAUD s has again lowered the trot-
ting record by quarter Of second, having
made mile in 2:101.4 at Buffalo, on the
11th. This leaves st. Julien just ali even
second behind.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-08-20
THE DOLLS PICNIC.

There was a picnic in Farmer Blake S
attic. The farmer and his wife had
gone to the village, and left little Dick
and Fanny to take care OF Baby Ben.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-08-20

Lightning struck pine tree at the
head OF Colvin's Creek, N. c., and kin.
died fire that swept 1000 acres of
land, destroy ing timber, crops and tur-
pentine.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-08-20

BRADLAUGHiss is suffering from severe
attack Of eryspelas, said to be the indirect
result of his personal encounter in the lobby
OF the House Of Commons.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-08-20

PRESIDENT GARFIELD, on the 10th,
performed his first official act since the I'd
of July, signing a formal reQuisition for the
extradtion of criminal who some time
since took refuge in Canada.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-08-20

THE Boer Government has been form
ally proclaimed. 1t is to be known as the
South African Republic.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-08-20

THE Memphis cotton crop report for
July shows that continued drouth has re-
tarded the growth Of the plant and caused
It TO fruit and mature too rapidly. Worms
have appeared in few localities, but no
damage from this cause is so far reported.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-08-20

GEN. GRANT has bought large and
very handsome house on the north side of
East Sixty-sixth Street, between Fifth and
Madison Avenues, New York. The price
paid was sos, 900. 1t is understood the
General proposes 10 make this his future
homo
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-08-20
NEWS AND NOTES.
A Summary Of Important Events.

The American Bankers Convention
assembled at Niagara Falls on the 10th, with
u large attendance.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-08-20

"A Massachusetts man has resorted
to Paris green to keep juvenile thieves
from stealing his flowers.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-08-20

A CONFERENCE of Civil Service Re-
formers was held in New York on the 1lth,
OF which George VIM. Curtis, Carl Schurz
and DOrman b. Eaton were the principal
promoters. Senator Pendleton's bill rcgu
lating appointments to the Civil Service was
in1Orsed,
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-08-20

Hon. o. ii. BROWNING died at his
home in Quincy, H., on the 10th, aged 70.
lie was Secretary OF the Interior under
President johnson, and previously served in
the U. S. Senate, being appointed by Gov.
Yates to ill the vacancy caused by the death
of Stephen A. Douglas.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-08-20

THE Nebraska Supreme Court has
rendered decision that the high-icensc
liquor law is constitutional in every particu-
lar. 1t compels saloon-keepers to pay 81 900
license, give bonds In the sum of 5000, etc,
in cities Of over 10, 600 people, and in cities
of under 10 200 the license is $500.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-08-20

THE Socialists of New York have held
meetings TO sympathize with Hartmann, the
Nhilist, and TO protest against his eXtradi-
ton. Secretary Blaine, in reply 10 letter
of inquiry from Hartmann's attorney, says
Iartmann's surrender has not been demand
ed, and he refuses TO say what the State De-
parment would do in a hypothetical case
EUch as is DrOpoundod.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-08-20

Two parties of hostile Indians are
now operating along the line of the Atlantic
& Pacific Railroad in New Mexico. and three
companies of infantry from Fort Wingate
nave been sent out 10 protect the settlers.
Garcia's settlement, twelve miles from FL
Rita Station, has been burned by the Indians
unteers have been dispatched from Albu-
qucrquc to guard the railroad line.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-08-20

ADvICEs from Havana received by
the National Board of Health state that dur
ing July there were ninety eight deaths
from yellow fever, and during the week end
ing August D, thirty-siX deaths from the
same disease, with POO cases reported. Dur
ing June there were 23j deaths from yellow
fever at Vera Cruz. Yellow fever also pre-
walls throughout Colombia, at Guayaquil,
San Jose de Guatemala and at La Libertad
and Salvador, in the thnce latter places the
deaths averaging twenty daily. Along the
lsthmus Canal route an average of five
deaths has occurred daily.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-08-20

The President underwent another sur
Glcal operation on the morning Of the Sth,
necessitated by the partial stoppage Of the
flow Of pus from the wound, by reason of the
gradual healing of the original aperture.
DIR. Agnew performed the operation as be-
fore. The patient was put under the mnu-
cnce Of ether, beside which the rigor line
was used to dcaden the spot where the iu-
cision was made. The incision extended
downward and forward, and counter open
Ing Was made into the track Of the ball be-
low the margin Of the twelfth rib, BY this
means the old wound channel and the re-
gion above the battered rib have {. free
chance to heal up, being Row entirely sep
arated from the pus channel. The Presi-
dent bore up well under the operation, and
The physicians expressed themselves well
satisfied with the result,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-06-23
KANSAS GRASS.

To show the wonderful nutritiye qualities
Of the native grasses of The Kansas prsiries
and its ability to make good beef and lots OF
it, the following paragraph from tie Bur
lington Patriot is appropriate 1--WE refer
our readers to a four year old steer owned
by Warren Crsudall row weighing ., 400
pounds. Last season after turning him on
the range he put on Si5 pounds OF flesh.
This was a; the rate of over three pounds
per day. No other State in the Union can
make any such gains. ard j, shows conclu-
sirely the extraordinary richness Of Kansas
grasses"
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-06-23
EIGHT PAGES.

That Is dse Size Of The Lear. Weekiy Times.
The Leavenworth Weekly Times ia IN
doubtly the hes, paper in the west; everybo-
dy in Kansas admires it for it, unswerving
devotion TO the interests OF the State, and for
the especial attention which it pays to Kan
sss News. The price of the Times for one
year is sl.00; aud the price of the DODGE
CITY TINES $500. We give both for $500.
Send in your new subscriptions, or reuew
your old ones Immediately.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-06-23

We learn from " 3 Freeland, E.q, who
has just returned IRON trip through Hsr-
vey and Mcpherson counties, that the Me-
nonile- in that section OF the State practise
system OF ravine damming which adds
much to the beauty and fertility of the
country. All over the counties named
wherever dsmming ia possible large. ponds
Of water are caught and retained in the ra-
vines, and handsome groves of timber are
rapidly growing 10 the soil surrounding.
The theory is fully demonstrated TO be prac
ticable. and we hope our farmers and land
owners will take the hint and practice the
came thing in Pswnee county. Many hand
some stock ponds could be made in any
portion OF the county by dAmming ravines
and sn abundance Of water retained the year
round. Trees would grow rapidly around
the borders of such ponds and fish could he
propagsted and raised without trouble. FL
nslly, the atmosphere would be materially
dsmpened by evaporation when these ponds
become numerous, the rainfall regulated and
drouthy SEASONS almost forgotten memories
of the past. Let the work OF dammine and
msking ponds commence at an early day
Lsrned Optic.
Let this dam business proceed.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-06-23
nj. STAND OFFICE

Larned, Kansas, June IL, lssl.
Notice is hereby given that the following man,
ed settler has filed notice ofhis intention to make
final proof IN support of his claim and that
said proof will be made before II. p. Myton
Clerk of the District Court of Ford county,
Kansas. at Dodge City, Kansas,
saturday, July 10th. ISL, viz
ROBERT T. ADAMS, Homestead Entry No.
2tss, Tor SW or section 20, township Is S, range
q west.
And he names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land, viz:
]. c. Jones, of Speareville Ford CO. Kas.
ii. H. Crawford, =. "a
Wellington Goodrich 80
Harris Hathaway. of Offerle Edwards co, KS.
Junel6. c. A. MORRIS, Register.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-06-23
u. S. LAND OFFICE, /,

Larnei, Kansas, June IA, lssl.
Notice is hereby given that the following nam
ed settler has filed notice of his intention 10
make final proof in support of his claim and Sc
cure final entry taereon, and that said proof will
be made before the Clerk of the District Court
of Ford county, at Dodge City. Ford county
Kansas, on Saturday. July 16, ISL, viz:
WALLACE II. WEBB, Homestead Applica-
ton No. 1888 for Lots q. Z and Ets SW or Section
G. Township IS :, Range % W.
And he names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation OF
saidtract, viz: Peter Eaton, John X. lSaird. L
r. Bogart. and VIM Heady, all Of Speareyille
p. .. Ford county, Kansas.
jel6-5w e. A. MORRIS, Register.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-06-23

The Lawrence Journal thinks the preya.
lence ef cyclones, or furious wind storms, is
probably no greater 10 the west now than
years ago. but the settlement Of the country
has made their existence more widely known
and their disastrous effects more keenly felt.
The early part of this sessen was unusually
free from storms but as summer heat comes
on, the storms come with them. 1t is be.
lieved that they originate along the sdvan-
cling zone Of the sun's heat as il progresses
toward the north. The extreme limit will
be reached on the Goth Of June. when the
sun will have reached its northernmost
point. The storm belt is now mainly north
OF this latitude.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-06-23

We have speedy and positive cure for
Cs,srrh Diptheris. Csnker Mouth and Head
ache. in SHILOH'S CATARRH RENE.
DY. A nsssl Injector free with each bottle.
Use j, ifyou desire health and sweet breath
Price SO cent?. Sold by H. J. Fringer.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-06-23
Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint

Is it not worth the small price of rs cents
TO free yourself of every sympton of these
distressing complaints, if you think so cal
at our store and get bottle OF Shiloh's vi
talizer, every bottle has printed guarantee
on it, use accordingly and il it does you no
good il will cost You nothing. Sold By H.
j. Fringer.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-06-23

Conductor Lucas, Of the A., 7. 4 S. F. +.
r. has been al for several weeks. and has
been receiving treatment for rheumatism in
the ehest. It has just been discovered that
his complaint is broken rib-EmpOria
Bulletin.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-06-23
LOST.
TUE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED HOLES,

gTyHE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED MULRs,
l. strayed from Grading camp on Coal creek,
Boulder county, Colo, on the night of May 8,
ISL: One blue mare mule lax hands high .msne
reached. full tail. branded A on len shoulder.
One mar e mule Il hands high. light brown, with
large lump on lower jaw, same brand A. Two
mare mules, one sorrel roam. and one black.
both branded / on left shoulder.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS will be paid by
the undersigned owners for the return of the
above four mules. or Twenty-Five dollars for
each.
GIVEN 4 ABBOTT, Contractors.
je23-fw 3s3 Lawrence st, Denver, Colo.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-06-23
THE DODGE CITY TIMES.
ONE HUNDRED THO USAND B JZSH.
ELS OF PEACHES.

Els Of fEACdEo.
Can't Dodge City get some Of the Wichiis
peaches. The Eagle says:
Two or three weeks since we suggested
that some way ought to be devised whereby
our farmers could realize something for the
surplus peach crop OF this county this fall.
Last week We Published n suggestive answer
from Mr.. Chas. Marsh, Of Colorado Spring..
Since that the Board Of Trade have had the
problem under advi-em-ni, and a committee
was appointed. The Committee consists OF
some Of our wide-swake men who estimate
that the surplussge OF peaches, over and
above home consumption will amount to over
ono hundred thousand bushels IN this conn
~. As it Ia a crop that must be disposed OF
10 from six tc ten weeks. the members Of the
committee have addressed the freight agents
Of the different railroads upon the question,
and the express companies with reference to
suitable refrieersting Or other care and rates.
They have alse written TO several heavy can
ming factory firms. No answers have yet
been received. The peach crop Of this
county every year gross in importance and
magnitude. With our warm sandy soil and
favorable climate and latitude, a. also from
q short experience it is very evident that in
four out Of every five years heavy peach
crops can be calculated upon. As 10 the
qasliiy, there's no SURPRISING it.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-06-23

LEE & REYNOLDS, Breeders and Deal
ers in Pure and Grade HEREFORD and SHORT
HORN Cattle. Ranch in Oldham county, Tex
We will pay One Hundred Dollars Reward for
evidence tnat will convict any one Tor selling.
butchering or otherwise depredating upon our
stock.
hip.
Postofiice: Fort Supply, 1T.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-06-23
NOTICE TO CATTLEMEN
IN'THE PANHANDLE.

A LII CATrLEMEN in Wheeler County, Tex
IA and the counties attached 10 IL for judicial
purposes are hereby notified to not move any
cattle out of their respective counties without
being inspected first. Anybody ready TO move
their cattle or sell, will please notify me of the
hand, and / will be there ready 10 inspect.
ANY one driving cattle out of the counties nam
ell below without being inspected will Law them
selveSiisbe 10 the law. The following are the
unorganized counties attached to Wheeler coun-
ty for Judicial purposes: Armstrong, Briscoc.
Carson, Childress, CollinsvorIh, Donley. Gray.
Grear. Hall, Hansford, Hemphill, Hutchinson,
Lipsconb, ochiltree, Roberts
J. a. CLARK,
Inspector OF Hides and animals.
J. W. HARRAH, Deputy.
Mobeeiie, Wheeler Co., Texas, May 18th. ISL.
GIN
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-07-07

Canon City use to boast Of having
the finest fitted up saloon in Southern
Colorado in that of the St. Julien.
The Occidental saloon OF this place
will beat that all hollow, at any rate
it is the finest west of the range. Mr..
Frank Hartwell spared no pains or ex.
pense to make it cheerful and comfort.
able for his patrons. Pete Crumb, the
lemonade mixer, designed the painting
and paperlng and any one can see tina,
he is dandy at his business.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-07-07

Con o'Blien, the boss barber of
Ruby Camp, has lately taken a part
ner-Mr. Morris -and the business
hereafter viii Be conducted uuder the
name Of O. 'Bsien & Morris. ~