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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

For som. I'm ivoidabl. reasons the fo'low.
ing report has been d'l,y.f; i, should have
appeared soU:e months ago:
To all whom it may concern:
We, the undersigned committee. having
been appointed hy the aid society of Ford
County TO inve-ligsfe the ch.rpes rr,se,d
against Rev. A. c. Frick, who wa. appoiut,d
by said City to col ci, aid for the des,itus
of Ford County; We havirg examined ali tho
evidence, both At hon and elsewhere. h.v.
found no grounds for any such charges and
after due elaboration, do .xoners,e Mr..
Frick from any wrong On his par, and
should receive the thanks of all for what h.
done in the shor; space of time that he acted
ia that capacity, an believing a, we do rba,
If he could have had the time to have con.
tinued hi, work, all the people that hav.
lett our county would haze remained At
their h0m,s and been comfortable.
Respectfully II B. VANVooRHJs
Chairman.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

The Gy Council Of juno ion " passed
an ordinance which went into effect On the
lat insf., to raise revenue for city purposes.
Ii levies tax on every kind Of bu'ine.s.
Tie tax has 10 he paid in advance, and tEen
license is given author zing the party
named TO carry on the business mentioned
in the license. II ranges from S. 10 $50
for each six months. Blacksmi his, j %
printer, boot and shoe makers, and that
Kind OF trades, pay IS. Druggis'., jew, llers,
real estate agents, ETC., pay $40. Retail
dealers in general merchandise, pay S25.
Wholesale and retail liquor dealer, each
$3.50.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08
The case of the State Of Kansas W.. Frank

The case OF the State OF Kansas W. Franz
Seeiey was the first case iied at the presep,
term Of the District Curt. The State w4s
represented by Sutton and Gryden and the
defendant by Myton and Jones' The jury
alter being ou' for short time returned with
verdict OF not guilty. Mr.. Seely wa.
oh rged with having stolen FIVE hundred
i9ar- out Of car, while acting as conductor
on the Railroad. Frank has great many
friends in the city and they were all very glad
to hear OF his acqntal
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

Prof Zimloch had his head and face bat.
tered M; boisted BY his own peiard and pla-
ced hors de combat at bis snide s.. ish,-of.
hand performance last Friday evening. We
were not Present, but it appears that Prof.
Z'm'och attempted to hold pla'e tefore
his face and have one of the spectators tom
Salmans) shoot at it with loaded CUR. Tom
shot too hard and the result " that tho
Il,ie was broken to pieces, striking tbs won
derfulrerformer in the fec and eye., causing
free How Of blood and ending the perform.
ance instantsr. Prot. Z,mbach car cell-d all
his engagements long the 10 ID and w.nt to
Kansas City to be doc ored.-L arned Chror.
oscoIe.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

Ask some men Tor an adver. isemeIt or
some local.-they an w.r they don't bel We
IN advert sine-a paper is never read. Let
the man be caught kissing his neighbor S
wife, or tryi'g to hold up the side of tie
building come dark night, and their tn, e
chsn ses irs.snter, and ii the printing office
Is IN the earret of seventeen sto'y builiins,
hey Will climb 10 the top to beg the editor
to keep quiei-don'r publish it ia the pspe.,
you know"
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

How many Of our farmers are going
through NJ 1t spring wi hou, planting more
ree-? Farmers, this is a mstter which
should cliim your attention. Before thi.
country can be thoroughly Successful for
agriculture, net work oil groves must CIV. Z
it. De ay is dang,rou. and thrill. S. Every
ci,iz.n whose heart il right On this point
should constitute himself commi tee of one
urge upon his eighbor who is lukewarm
on This suhi-c; the Necessity Of prompt action
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

Capt. J. S. Welch viii teach class in the
rudiments Of music, beginning at the foun-
dation. The e st Lessons will be given NJ n
day night, at O'Clock, in the Presbyterian
chu Oh. There will be no charge except
enough TO defray Incidental expenses. Every
one interested is invited. The o'j CT i. to
form Efficient choirs Tor church music. Til
is splendid opportunity 10 become prof.
cient in singing, as Captain Welch is an ex-
psrienced teacher.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08
New Years Day was spent pleasantly in

New Years Day was spent pleasantly in
Dodge City. There were few "open houses"
as is the custom, but . number Of our citi-
zens received calls from the following Dis
siDguished gentlemen: CD. r. ". Evans,
Judge II. J. Fringer. Capt. J. A. WEIGH,
Capt. L. E. Deger. The custom of making
New Years calls is not much in vogue in
the city Of Dodge-only the above named
big 4" following the prevalent custom. 1t
was we'll. These gentlemen kept up the
,pirit Of new year fraterniry-had they not
given our citizens Happy New Year, he
good old custom would have lapsed alto
gether. They have woven the social threads,
lhus preventing dis.ntegrA,ion, snd tiding
over the socisl Affairs Tor the promising New
Year. May their shsdows and their avoir-
dupois never grow lee-.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

A real danger in conn, ction with the pos
sible rpread of pleuro-pneumcnia among
American cattle is pointed gu; by Dr.Lymar,
the government veterinary surgeon who has
been investigating the subject This danger
consiss In the purchase of calve, in E,ster n
States, where the disease prevails, for 81 ip-
ment to the West, where they are raised as
beef cattle. The calves can be bought cheap
at the East, where milk commands high
price, and the business Of shipment is p-o-
htable. but it i, attended with the risk OF in.
PRODUCING pleuro-pneumonia into locali les
not now infected, and federal legislation to
prevent the practice is earnestly r.cImmend-
ed.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

Married in this city on the Sd. inst, by
n B. Kline, Probate Judge, Mr. Chas. A.
Hall, of Ford County, to Mics Louis. NJ :
Coy, of Columbus City, Iowa. The bri ie
joined her beiro,hed at this place, striving
on Sunday. May thew live hal PLY and
prosper is our bes, wish.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

o. II. Tantum. for four years a resident
of thi- city and Fort Dodge, died at Newton,
Karsas, on Sunday afternoon last, of quick
consumption. Mr.. Tantum left this city a
few months ago in poor health, and his death
is no surprise to those who were intimately
acquainted with him. The deceased was a
native OF Allentown, n. j. during his re-
sidence here. be was in the employ at differ
ent times, Of Wright & Langton, Fl. Dodge,
Cox & Boyd, Dodge House, and in the Dodge
City Posiofice. He was young man gem
orally liked, and hi. death is deeply regret
ted by large number Of friends. Mr., Tan
lum was married TO young lady of this ,ity,
Miss Patterson. last summer, and since their
marriage they had been living with the
b. ide's parents in Newton.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08
DISTRICT COURT.

The January term of the Ford county Dir.
trict Court Commenced Tuesday, Judge Pc
tiers on the bench; NJ. w. Sutton. prosecu-
ting attorney; II. p. Myion. district clerk
Geo. T. HinkIe, sheriff; Fred Singer, under
sheriff. There are several attorneys from
other cite, in attendance.
This week is taken up wholly 10 the trial
Of criminal csses. Frank Seeley, railroad
freight conductor, charged with larceny, was
tried Wednesday and discharged, there being
no facts to sustain the charge.
The trial of Patrick Flynn, charged with
burglary, was in progress Thursday. Three
other per'ons are held on the same charge,
the attempted burglary OF York & Diapers
safe. The jury brought in verdict Of not
guilty. The three other prisoners we're dis
charged.
The trial of John Gill, slias Concho, is
next on the docket, charged with the MUIR
der of Henry Heck.
Judge Peters will take recess next week
and return the Week after tn finish the busi-
ness Of the court.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

Larned girls should be reminded tina!
large fee, shou'd never he case1 in hid
lsas, OF all white kid slippers-for lid re-
veals SO clearly The form and movement Of
the fse', and stretches so easily that few feet
haze a chance in them. We don't wasn't the
impression to get GU, that the J.lrnei girls
have large feet. The girls st Kinsley have
the big feet.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

Superstliious people of every land are
now beginning TO think of their sonl,e
welfare more thoushtfuIly than they have
Tor years before. And why? Because
Mother Shipton in one of her lannon's nre.
d;ctiOns says:
The world to an end shall come.
In eighteen hundred and ,i.hty-one."
Surely as the cath swings into anotb..
round about The sun on new years dar
1t VIII confront host of evil cmeps. prc.
dicted bv crazy sootlisayers and prophets.
Notwithstanding all this. tho world will
move along inst the same.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

T. l. Beatty is fitting up a hotel in Trim
DAD, and will ieive this ely about the
middle Of tie month. Many of the old
timers, since our residence ia Dodge, have
gone West" to grow up with the country.
They are here and there in Colorado, New
Mexico and A-iz,ns; and all doing well.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

J.W. sidlow, County Commissions, called
Tuesday. He Informs US that the wheat in
h,s srcion is in fine condition and was no.
il jufed bv the cold weather. There was
considerai le wheat sown las, fell, and good
crop of wheat will make business bonn in
Ford County mex, summer.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

The Grand Central Restaurani, formerly
Kelry's Restaurant, il now managed BY
Tnos. J. Draper, who opened this house en-
New Years day. Geo. +. Jones has charge
OF ihe bar. We predict for Tom a good run
OF Gus. ON, IS be is veil K own IN this region.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

The Bo,ri Of County Commissioners held
a session on Monday and adjourned until
Saturday,. The new Board meets mex,
MOnd.y, when Mr.. A. J. Anthony, the new
memher, takes his seat.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

The Dodge Cry Mil. received an order
Tuesday for a car load Of flour, by a new
finn 10 Mes Mex CT. Plnty OF wheat This
year 10 Ford County will make business for
Dodge C.ty.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

There will be Calico hop in Draper's
Hall this Friday evening. The ladies invite
their escorts, whom they furnish with a
necktie made OF III. same material as the
dresses they wear. This will lie fine enter
tsinmeni
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

L. X. McIotyre received several head Of
imported chickens of fine bneI. He has
prsp'red comfortable coop for the feather
ed beauiiss and will ende.vor to propag ate
the 81 ecies Fancy sock of every kind i.
taken hold in We.t-rn Ksns 9.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

A number OF young people enjoyed New
Ye,r's day on the ice, by .kat ng and sliding.
Runners we're placed on chairs and on these
improvised tieds young ladies were grace
fully pushed over the smo'h lev surface.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

The public installation tf Officer n of the
Corona Lodge. F. o o. F., has been pot
poned until this Saturday evening. when it
is h ped the weather will BE- favorable for a
good attendance OF citizens,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

c. NJ. Be,son and A. J. Anthony haze
purchased some fine blooded bulls, and will
improve their stock. Stock Improvement is
the proper thing TO do.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

-Four coaches and a Pullman sleeper we're
ditched Wednesday between Great Bead and
Raymond. Kansas, on the Aichkon, Topeks
d Santa Fe railroad, and all the passengers
we're well shaken up and tumbl,d about but
none seriously hurt.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

A young friend, in interesting boyhood,
told us that Ed. Colborn married Ann Ar
to'; "married Mt Ann Arbor" is what the
boy meant. We have expressed our wishes
in gushing prose in another place.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

a grand masked ball will BE- given Tues
day night, February ed, uner the auspices
of the Dodge City Social club. Al,rse
number of Invitations will he given and a
good time expec,ed.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

This is the day-6S y.srs ago-Jacls,r
whipped the British at New Orlean,. 1t
doesn't seem a long lime ago; but it i. we'll
to keep it in remembrance. Let's celebrate,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

j. IL. Kelley, Mayor, has fitted up neat
ealoon At his old e. and at the sign OF Paddy
the Bear. Jim's old friends will find him
glad to meet them.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

Two horse thieves, names unknown, were
lynched at Bernslllc, New Mexico, last
week. The Chieitain says they know how
to do things up brcwn in that co intry.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

Fed. Wenie is the local agent fer the
DJdSe City Town Company; and if you
want building lot he Can give you location
and fisures.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

The ground il from at an unusual depth
fIr this region of county. This is owing
10 the i1cre ,sed quantity Of moisture and in.
srrss good spring prospects.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

There will be a -ocial hop in Dfaper'-
Hill. Friday night, January IA h. The
affair will be an rj'yabie one under the
mans cement Of III. Dodge CRY Social Club.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

We indite a paragraph stating that the
weather has moderated; bat tbi. doesn't held
good snow storm is ihre atening Friday.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

John Rowden, builder and contractor, IL
prepared 10 do all kinds OF work. Mr..
X. Is good workman. His card appears
in thi, paper.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

The railroad company is putting in a
switch and tank, Desr the farm OF W. c.
Seward, between Spesrtviile and Ofsrle.
Wa:tr wss reached ut thirty feet.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

The Pu. bio Chi.fiain says if cold weather
don't let up room half Of the cattle in the
eastern part OF Colorado will be dead.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

Reighsrd & srsies bsve put up lrg'
quantity of ice, - inches in thick ne-..
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

K. W. Evans and R. NJ. Wright are in
Kansas City. Mr.. Wright goes to Topsk.,
Monday, when the Legislature meets.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

The O'lahoma boomers have created no
surprise for several days. No action ha, We.
taken in Washington.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

Msjor H. B. VanVoorhis, the old wheel
horee, is preparing to make politics lively in
the coming grange movement.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

Charles R,th returned this week from
several weeks absence Yves, on business.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

buslness is on a stand sill. but everybo.
dy seems satisfied.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

A, MOL Apple Cider at Robbins. only
so cents Der gallon.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

T.J. Draper, Of the Grand Central Res
taurans, Ia having good run of custom for
a beginning.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

The weather is in a remarkable degree O
vsristion. IL IS past cor jec ure
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

The Dodge City Public Schools open
Monday next, sfi.r the holiday recess.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

S. Emerson's. "pp'' ~
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

HOLIDAY goods nc tsmerson's-a fiue as
sortment just received.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

X w. Tsrbo1 and w. G. Sswari, Of III
cas-, end, called This week.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08
The New Year goes we'll.

There is large attendance at the session
Of the District Court.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

There was not much interest shown by
ii her tide as appears By tie vote. So the
city organization stands.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

Prepared Mince Meat aid Apple Buttep
can be had at G. S. Emerson's store.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-01-08

At the election on December 3lth, on the
question of di-solvipg the city organization
the vote stood, as follows:
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-15
YORKTOWN.
Reception of the French and German I
Visitors at the Capitol.

Reception of the French and German
Visitors at the Capitol.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14-At one to-day tho
French and German guests, accompanied by
the French Minister and members OF the
French and German legation drove to the
State department where they were presented
to Secretary Blaine and other members of the
cabinet procession, consisting OF military
and civic bodies, then escorted them to the
capitol At 2 O'Clock the Senate took
recess, and the Senators proceeded to the ro-
tunda to meet the distinguished guests
As the visitors entered escorted by members
of the Cabinet they we're greeted with ap-
plause, which was repeated as Secretary Blaine
Withdrawing for moment returned with
President Arthur leaning upon his arm. Sec
Rotary Blaine presented to those present the
French and German ministers who after pass
ing few pleasant remarks with him, idtro-
duced to him the French and Herman guests.
The army officers heeded by Gen. Sherman
then welcomed the visitors, the presentation
being made by Seer etary Lincoln. Secretary
Hunt performed the same service for the Off
GERS of the navy, while the Chief Justice and
Associate Justices of the Supreme Court were
were introduced by Attorney General Mac
Veagh. This terminated the ceremonies,
which were very brief and informal, and the
distinguished foreigners proceeded to the SEN
ate chamber Immediately after he general
reception in the rotunda the German minister
had special audience with the President.
The minister stated that he was charged by
the Emperor, by the Crown Prince and after
wards jost before his depafeure by Prince Bis
marck TO express deep interest and sympathy
they had felt in the illness of President Gar
field, their sorrow on learning his death and
learning of his death and their sympathy with
his afflicted family and nation in the hour of
their grief. They had charged him emphati-
cally to convey TO the President a full express
sion of this feeling. The President replied in
fitting terms
The city tonight is illuminated and the
grounds south Of the State and Treasury De-
partments and Executive Mansion are thronged
with people witnessing the brilliant display of
fireworks.
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-15
THE SENATE.
+. A Brief and Unimportant Session.

A Brief and Unimportant Session.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-THE resolution off
cred yesterday by Mr.. Lamar relative to the
Inter-Oceanic Canal was adopted; also the
resolution offered by Mr.. Edmunds directing
the judiciary committee TO inquire whether
the proceedings for the extradition of Vincen-
20 Robelo had been in accordance with the
law.
A resolution was offered by Mr.. Sherman
calling on the Secretary of the Treasury for
the report of j. 7. Meline. Laid over for one
day.
At 1920 the Senate went into executive ses-
sion
AT 1.50 the doors were opened and on mo-
ton of Mr.. Anthony the privileges of the floor
for today were extended to the national guests.
The Senate then took recess and not re-as-
semble until three, when the galleries were
filled to their utmost capacity.
At 3 10 the distinguished French and Ger
man visitors entered the chamber and stood in
the rear of the Senate desks.
Mr.. Bayard said, "I beg leave to apprise the
Senate of the presence on the floor of this
chamber of certain distinguished officers and
citszens of our sister republic of France and
ALSO of certain other distinguished officers citi-
zens of the empire of Germany, who have
come here for the purpose of joining with the
people of the United States in the celebration
of the great eliminating victory to the arms
of allied colonials 100 years ago.
On motion of Mr.. Bayard a recess was taken,
which was occupied by the Senators in cor
daily greeting their distinguished guests. Al
ter the recess the visitors having retired the
Senate went into executive and when the doors
we're opened adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-15
At the Whist Table.
[Chambers,s journal.


At the whist table one often hears exagger-
ated forms Of expression, especially from the
lips OF experienced players in sarcastic remon-
stranoe with novices; witness the old aphorisms
about the number of little children now run
ming about sho-less and ia rags because their
fathers neglected to lead from five of a suit,
and the oniy TWO excuses for not returning
trumps-when you haven't got one aud sudden
death-and the like "What can one do against
three such adversaries?" was the vicious excls-
nation, when the trick was lost, of an old deyo-
teeof the game whose partner was certainly
not all that Cavendish could have desired.
"why did you not lead spades?'' 1 once said,
somewhat cautiously, to a whist-player whose
hand had been overlooking, and who had
played cautiously, when, as it seemed 90 me,
after the event-the period at which it is SO
easy TO give excellent advice-by leading diff
ferently he n light possibly have scored more
tricks. THAT'S what l should have DONE "
"Ah," he replied, looking back over bis shoul-
der at me through his speotacies, calmly; you
have the world before you, aud none but your
self g. consider. You have no wife and family
dependent on you Tor bread, aud have. Had
such been your case, too, you would certainly
not have led spades" / should mention--to
prevent miscOdoeption-that the stakes were
six p4nuy points Tue same gentleman, when
the conversation at the dinner sable touched on
wife-oeating, expressed his conviction that the
man who could lead from single card was
equally capable of striking woman.