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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-04-06

IT is marvellous how indifferent many
of the voters of this country are to the
most important duty of citizenship in
a republic The thirteenth annual re-
port of the Massachusetts, Bureau of
Labor Statistics, just published, gives
some instructive figures. At the cleo
ton of 1875 only 40 per cent of the vot-
ing population of the state voted, and
the officers who were to administer the
affairs of the state during the ensuing
year were chosen by small minority
of those entitled to vote. At the presi
Dental election of 1876, 81 per cent, or
more than quarter of those clothed
with the right of suffrage, did not go to
the polls, and in 1880 % per cent. failed
to vote. This same fact of the indif-
ference of voters to the most solemn
duty of free citizenship is equally true
of other states. 1t is not an encourag-
ing nor a creditabie symptom.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-04-06
Some Rich Americans.

The New York Star estimates the
wealth of few rich men as follows
w. H. Vanderbilt, 100000, 600; Jay
Gould, Sl00,0OO,000; Mackey, s50,O00,-
900; Croker, $50, 900, 900; John Rock
afeller, of the Standard Oil Company
$40,000,000; c. P. Huntington, $40, 000,-
600; d. O. Mills, S20,000,000; Senator
Fair, $30,000,000; Ex-Governor STAN
ford, $40, 100000; Russell Sage, SIS ,0O0,-
600; J. r. Keene, $15,000,000: S. J.
Tilden, $15,000,000; E. ID. Morgan,
100000; Samuel Sloan, 100000 900;
Commodore Garrison, $10000,000;
Cyrus w. Field, $40, 100000; Hugh j.
Jewett, S5,000,000 Sidney Dillon, So
100000; David Bows, 100000; J.
F. DeNavrro, 100000; John w. Gar
rett, $5,000,000; and w. w. Aston, So
100000. The Star adds: The real
estate of Cresus, the Lydian king, the
richest man of antiquity, was worth
IS, 100000, about two-thirds the value
of Vanderbilt's, and his house cost
$400, 900, while that of Vanderbilt will
cost IS 100000. The value of the late
w. B. Astor's real estate alone was
worth more at the time of his death
than that of any uncrowned head in
Europe.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-04-06
Department Dots.


WASHINGTON, April 1.-Senator In
gals was in his seat to-day after an alb
sence of ten days to his home in Kan
sas.
CORTLAND II. Smith, ex-Mayor of Al
oxandria, was admitted to practice at
the bar of the United States supreme
court to-day.
General Bingham, chairman of the
postofiice and pos.roads committee OF
the house, has charge of the bill mod
flying the postal money order system.
Mr.. Ball and Rev. Sheldon Jackson
spoke on education in Alaska, and Mr.
r. w. Bicknell, of Boston, on education
III the south before the house education
committee to-day.
The Hon. Levi Johnson, of Gilman
county, West Virginia, and member
of the legislature of that state, and Mr..
II. Cain, sergeant-at-arms of that body,
were Mt the capitol to-day.
The Hon. Hiram Price, commissions
er of Indian affairs, was on the senate
floor to-day. What looked little sig
niiicant was his engaging for some time
in close and earnest conversation with
Senator Teller.
The house this afternoon adopted a
resolution calling on the postmaster
general for information rs to whether
the laws governing the mails in the
louisiana state lottery were being prop
erly enforced.
Ex-Collector Tom Murphy, of New
York would like to represent America
at the court of Holland or Italy. Mr..
Murphy is Il warm personal friend of
General Grant and of the President
Consequently the news of his nomina-
ton would not paralyze the country.
Chairman Rosecrars and Mr.. Flower
who We're empowered to appoint an
executive committee of seven for the
Democratic Congressional campaign
committee, have designed the follow
ing, kosecrans, California; Flower,
New York; Raodall, Pennsylvania !;
lie Fevre, Ohio, Cobb, Indiana; Thomp-
son Kentucky; Jones, Arkansas,
The President has recognized DR.. Sa-
ions a. consul of Belgium at Philadel-
phia.
Willia.l ID. Smith has been appoint
ed internal revenue guager for the first
district of California and George A.
Ludlow gauger for the first district of
Pennsylvania.
1t is reported that the President has
decided to nominate Richard GIBBS, of
New York, consul general to Cuba,
vice Hall, who goes to Central America
rs Minister.
The president has approved the act
establishing the northern boundary of
the state of Nebraska; the act relative
to the lease Of government lands at
Plattsburg, n. Y, and the act authoriz-
ing railroad bridge across the Missis-
sippi river at Wabash, MINI.
Secretary Kirkwood has authorized
the sale of about one hundred lots at
the Hot Springs ARK. reservation
about the middle of MAY. These lots
were appraised by board of commits
sioners in in 1873, and will not be sold
for less than their appraised valuation,
The president has signed the follow
ing commissions A. l.. Morrison, mar.
shall for the territory of Mexico Enos
J. Pennypscker. collector of customs
at Wilmington, n. G.; Edward w. Hen
derson, receiver of public moneys at
Central City, Col; II. NJ. Van Arnan,
secretary of the territory of Arizona
Adolf Dobrowski, receiver of pablo
moneys at Shasta, CAL; James Low,
consul at Clifton. and H. 2. Beau.
champ, consul At st. Gale.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-04-06

1t is again announced that ex-Vice
President William H. Wheeler, of New
York. will soon marry Chicago lady,
Mrs. DIR. Woodward, widow of the late
surgeon general of the United 5 ates
army. 1t is said the marriage will
take place some time in May. NJ.
Wheeler is near three score.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-04-06

ira n I'm : MUM,
lioUsE or REpRE sENTAriyss,
WAsHINGToN, March "a, 1882

SPEAkER hUoN,
lIoUsE or REPRESENTATIVES.
WAsHrNGToN, March "a 1882.
Hao8 q. Hayes, Esq, Washington, u. c.;
SIR | am directed by the Speaker to ac-
knowledge the receipt of your note of this date
and to advise you in reply that no does not think
that any public or private purpose will be sub.
served by furnishing a detailed statement of the
cause or causes which have led to your removal
as Stenographic reporter of committees of the
House. lie is DESTROYS however, that you should
not be led by the language of the letter Of re-
moval to infer that any criticism was intended to
be made upon your private character.
Very truly yours c. c. ROYCE,
Private Secretary.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-04-06
WAsnLsGrux. March q. lzs2

j. Ucuyen higfer, Speaker Of Ne Horse IF Repre-
ssHt0ticcs:
SIn: l respectfully ask to be informed Of the
cause for which am removed by your notification
of yesterday from my official position as steno-
graphic reporter Of committees Of the House of
Representatives, Your obedieut servant
llExRY q. ilAyEs.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-04-06
All About 1t.
HISTORY OF SPEAKER KEIFER'S BOUNCING
HAYES,


HAYES.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-The boom
rang shot off by Speaker keifer in his
removal of Mr.. Hayes, the official
stenographer of the house, has made
such a sensation that it is thought
worth while to look the matter up and
give detailed history of the remark
able performance. Many members
were unaware that so gross an outrage
had been perpetrated until one morn
ing the Hon. Alexander II. Stephens,
who had wheeled his perambulat-
ing chair into the space Immediately
facing the speaker, raised his hand and
demanded to be heard on question
of privilege, which was accorded him.
II desire first" he said, "to have the
clerk read rule nine of this house"
The rule, defining question of privl-
lege, was read.
"Now,' said Mr.. Stephens, 81 desire
the clerk to read rule &c." This rule
related to the removal of official re-
porters OF the house, and distinctly
stated that no removals should be
made except for cause. When the
clerk had concluded, Mr.. Stephens
offered the following preamble, resolu-
ton and correspondence, which was
read
WHEREAS, Rule Sc provides that
"the Appointment and removal for
cause of the official reporters of the
house, including stenosraphers of COM
mittees, and the manner OF the execu-
ton OF their duties shall be vested in
the speaker" and
WHEREAS, The following correspon-
dence relating to the removal of one
of the official reporters of the hause is
alleged 70 have taken place:
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-04-20
The Illumination.

Few people noticed the brilliant auroras or
northern lights, in the northern horizon
Sunday night, between the hours of s and
10 o'clock. But many people were remind
ed Of the heavy wind storm that occurred
Monday. The appearance Of the aurora
borealis Of Sunday nigh, and the wind storm
Of Monday are coincident. The auroras
were significant, aud We were iorcibly re-
minded Of the significance OF the wind storm
and the clouds of dust that followed. The
auroras or northern lights Sunday night
were at FIRST horizontal lights in the form Of
a rainbow and of a pale yellowish color;
later in the evening they assumed luminous
shape in beams or columns Of q crimson
color, and ascending about 75'. The dis.
play. was magnificent. The auroral light is
an electric light. The auroral beams are
simply illumined spaces caused BY the flow
Of electricity through the upper regions Of
the atmosphere.
The wind prevailed heavily during all day
Monday. and the clouds Of dust in Dodge
reminded US Of the drou'hy period. The
highest velocity of the wind was in the after.
noon and reached 81 miles an hour. For
two hours the wind averaged SO miles an
hour. There was considerable electricity in
the atmosphere. The dark clouds in the
evening portended rain, but were dispelled
in the illusion Of drouth.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-04-20
]. ]. Webb died of SMALLPOX.

j. Webb we'll known in these parts,
and who escaped from jail at Las Vsgss,
while under sentence Tor life for muir
der in New Mexico, died Of small pox in
Arkansas. j. A. Scott, merchant Of Red
Hill, Mo-. sends the following letter address
sed to the Mayor of Dodge City:
DEAR S1R:-John j. Webb is dead. He
died on the 18th inst, Of small pox, in Win
slow, Arkansas. He wss there working for
J. D. Scott & Co., on the St. L g. S. F. r.
Z. He had the best Of attention and care,
but there came very sudden change in the
weather and suppose he caught cold, and
he died very suddenly. He was gong un-
der the name of Sam King. afer he came
here. supposed you would like to hear
from him. You can tell the friends Of his
J. A. SC0rT.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-04-20

The Boston wool market since the OPEN
ing Of the month has shown no improvement
from the position noted in Walter Browns
monthly ciscular. in fact the course of trade
during the last two weeks has been anything
but satisfactory to the holders Of WOOL
Manufacturers have been quite Indifferent as
to the woods Offering, and would only buy
in quantity, where the price seemed to indi-
cate a Speculative figure
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-04-20

GIN Hoover, purchased the building
belonging to O.car Trevsllee and used as q
shoe shop. The price paid was 81 200. MIR.
Hoover. if he can secure the brick, will put
nm . two.story building the length and width
of the lot, 25Il25 feet.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-04-20

The Globe straddles the Congressional
question-showing q eight preference for
Judge Peters, but indicating that the dele
gates will be for Capt. Booth. A politician
on fence is deplorable sight and hu-
initiating condition. The gigantic intellect
that controls the Globe ought to take an IN
comprising attitude on National questions
and National candidates. This position is
Imperative, and absolutely necessary. es-
pecially when they are holding q National
appointment. However. in case Mr.. Booth
is elected congressman We shall u-e cur ut
mos, endesvors with him to retsiu Mr.. Shinn
in the Postofice. Lloyd would be fatfooted
for Booth, but his wicked partner has whims,
hence the Globe strsddles the fence.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-04-20
"He thst draweth

The biblical injunction, "He that draweth
the sword shall perish by the sword" has
frequent verifcation in the shifting and
bloody scenes Of the west. The revolver has
been transferred farther west but We are re-
minded Of ita use by former Dodgeites. Up
in Trinidad, Frank Loving was mortalIy
shot BY one Allen. The shot struck Loving
in the back and penetrated the lung. This
took place on Sunday night. Loving aud
Allen had a previous encounter with pistols
without fatal result,. This ARRAY was over
cards, both men being gamblers. Frank
Loving formerly lived in Dodge City.
Several year, ago when he came here he was
q tenderfoot Of mild manners, but was soon
hardened. He WIS familiarity known as
cock-eyed Frsnk-one Of his optics bearing
in a northeast course to the other. He and
Levi Richardson, a couple Of years ago had
dispute over woman. The dispute led
to pistol, and Richardson tell dead. Loving
escaped on the plea Of self-defense. He has
met the fate that awaits all men who take the
live. Of other men. Dodge City people feel
thankful that the pistol is not the arbitrator
In disputes or fanoied wrongs within lis
quiet precincts. Inc ready revolver il
thing Of the part.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-04-20

Ed. Garland has rented the building ad-
Joining &c. Zimmerman's store, and in
tends putting in stock Of druga. Mr.
Garland is at present engaged % clerk IN the
drug store at the pos;ofiice.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-04-20

The Clarendon, Donley county, Texas
News, speaks Of a farmer chasing recall
citrant OF. Well, has it come to this. we
didn't know that they had them kind OF OK
en- in the Pan HGude.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-04-20

Howard & Reishard have formed part
nership for a general auction business.
Thew sell all kinds of goodr, stock, &c. They
offer for sale lot Of household goods, on
Tuesday next. at o'clock, in front OF q. 5.
Fmerf ou's store.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-04-20

The Indians are all quiet and there is no
danger Of an outbreak. The editor of the
Caldwell Post has quietly resumed his posi-
ton. The thfessened invasion Of Caldwell
By the Indians caused him much anxiety
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-04-20

Rev. Adams Peabody, of Larned, preach
cd TO a good congregation in the Union
church Sunday night. DIR. Peabody never
fails to interest his hearers. The doctrines
Of the New Church are not we'll known and
thinking people eagerly seek knowledge OF
them. DR.. Peabody will preach again in
this city on the third Sunday in May.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-04-20

NV. Sutton and Jas. T. Whitela~ have
formed a partnership in the practice OF the
law. Mr.. Whitelaw arrived from Medicine
Lodge On Monday and will make per-
msuent residence here. This will be a
strong Law firm and all business entrusted to
them will receive prompt attention. Mr..
Sutton il we'll known in the western part of
Kansas as lawyer Of more than ordinary
ability. He has secured q large practice
and needs partner in his growing businese.
Mr.. Wkitslsw is fine lawyer and will soon
establish good reputation in his new 6eld
Of labor.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-04-20

MI. Sherry, editor OF the Mediine
Lodge Index, was in the city on Monday.
Mr.. Sherry i. an active and thorough going
newspaper man.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-04-20

Jos. Dillon, publisher Of the Lakin Head,
"a, in the city yesterday. The publication
Of newspaper 80 remote from settlements.
is attended with financial difficulties. We
hope Mr.. Dillon will brave the storms, and
come out prosperous. We believe be hs'
N. ps,isnce and perseverance to succ ED.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-04-20

Rob,. Robinson, who lives in tie eastern
part OF the county, informs us that ms
wheat ia in splendid condition. Ii stands
nineteen inches high, and promises large
yield.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-04-20

The following bids were made for wagon
transportation, for the U. 8. Government.
between Dodge City and Fort Elliott. The
first column Of figures were bids for trans.
porta;ion at nine miles per day, and the Sc
cocd r<,lur,c ~ fhirtsoc ,,iI.s rsr dev.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-04-20

Dodge City has more titled gentleman to
IN. souare inch than any city in the Western
Hemisphere. Go west, young man, II you
want titled name. There are OF Colonies
Int few. but On Judges. Dodge will yank the
nsr,immon, We note the following Judges
residents of this city: Judge Sutton, Judge
sbinu. Judge Frost, Judge Borton. Judge
Grydep. Judge Burns, Chief Justice Cook,
Ind,e Beverley, Judge Klaine. Judge FIRING
Or. Judge Overly, Judge Muller, Judge
McIutyre, Judge My'on, Judge whi'eis"'
Judpe Anderson, Judge Mess, Judge Cola,
I'D libitum.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-04-20

The cabinet considered cowboy troubles in
Arizona, and steps were taken towards rend.
sring government aid to the civil authori-
ties in suppressing troubles in future.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-04-20

Andrew JohnsDn has gone to Socorro, n.
NJ, where he will establish in business.
ANDY is one OF the old-limers OF Dodge, and
zoe. farther west to grow up with the coan-
try.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-04-20

The Ford boys pleaded guilty to murder
in first degree and we're sen enced to b
hanged Nay 10. Gov. Critieaden has a.
ready sigued their pardon and will send ii
nv special messenger.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-04-20

Thomas N. Quigley, . conductor on the
Santa Fe road, Wa killed near Las Vega By
Q locomotive jumping the track. Engineer
Mitchsll vas also serioosly injured.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-04-20

An Atchison special says it il positively
known that Frank James 10 ct the head Of a
movement which has Tor its aim the exter-
mina,ion Of all the parties vhoss names are
associated with the death Of his brother
Jesse. II is claimed that F.nk passed
through Atchison last Friday going south
vest having With him four persons, and tbs,
on the same day Mn. james went to Kansas
City. Yesterday Frank and party returned.
The new gang will be composed Of material
taken from the county which produced Polk
Wells, Bill Morris, Jim Doogberty, John
Pomerty y, and others. These de.th aven-
gers are backed By the entire constituency Of
jesse james.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-04-20

Judge Beverley, returned last Friday from
a visi, to his cons cattle ranches. He re-
turned improved.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-04-20

Rev. Mr.. Allison, Baptist minister, will
preach in the Union church on Sunday, the
S0th inst.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-04-20

The Kipsley Dramatic Association gave
an entertainment in this city on Saturday
night last. There WAS fair audience to
witners the rendition of the comedy lied
A.ray." Mr.. Howes as Count Rudolph is
an actor who enters into the spirit of the
play with genuine feeling. Mr.. Lauber as
Hector executed his part we'll. The gay
deceivtr was we'll sustained BY Mr.. Ellis IS
De Lerparre. Ellis is far from being decep-
tive in his actual life. but he passes well the
counterfeit preeentmsnt. Miss Jennie
Wight, at wife Of the Count, performed her
psr exceedingly we'll. Mrs. Moore, Mrs.
Weeks, Lewis and Miss Young, performed
their parts satisfactorily. The amateur per.
Torrance was a rich treat for our citizens.
We hope our Kinsley friends will call
again.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-04-20

The weather on Monday shook up people
generally. The wind was a grand shake.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-04-20

Ut. Whiielaw and family will occupy
Mr.. Frosts residence in the western part OF
the city.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-04-20

George Bslch, Sheriff of Chase county,
was in The city yesterday on official bu.i-
ness.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-04-20

Ms. viekers gave birth TO boy u 6tsf-
ford during the cyclone there, and they pro
pose to uame him Cyclone - . reminder.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-04-20

Barefoot boys and marbles in the spring
OF the year.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-04-20

Col. Jones, County Attorney, is able to
attend to business.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-04-20

The commissioner Of Indian Affairs il
quoted - saying that there will b no more
Indian pov.vows in Washington while he
Il commissiooer. II Commisioner Prics has
decided to put stop to this absurd custom,
be vill. at least In one respect, exhibit cool
common senss in dealing With the Indiana
The pssciics Of an Indian assst selecting
half dozen Wild avaes vith vhom to
form psripatsaie show and adord N ex-
cps for filchine Q lafEs exp0ss sooount
from The public Treasury whsn he may with
10 visit The sase, upon the prstsncs tina. the
Indians wish 10 coafR With ths Great Faith
es ss the national capital, i - vicious ~ i:
is farcical aod absurd
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-04-20

Harry dryden has resumed the practice
Of law In Dodge.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-04-20

Aichison has Just had sensation, very
large one, aud though it is week old. hasn't
quit talking about it YET. Las. Monday
night the Locomotive Engineers had ball
at Atchison, and there were thres railroad
men present who were not accompanied by
their wives. These three latter lived in the
same block and were very intimate. Pre-
vious to the date Of the ball they we're very
eager to go and talked about it all the time,
but when the night arrived they concluded
not to 90. They prevailed upon their hus-
bands to 60, however, and at one O'Clock the
next morning the three got on the west
bound Santa Fe train and skipped to New
Mexico. Why they should have wanted TO
60, no one knows. and what they will do
now that they have gone is equally mystery.
They took but liule money with them, hard
ly more than enough to pay their fare, and
where their destination was no one can gues.
The whole affair seems to have been freak,
and not a long.concerted plan At all. No
one Of the women we're bad or fast, bat there
is no telling what may become of them be-
fore their husbands End them. Ii ia a
-trapge case.-Topeka Capital.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-04-20

One year ago the "rush for Texas" vas
SIMPLY immense; nov the "ru.h for Dakota"
even eclipsss the Texas Juror. The next
rush will be for Kansas, and other centrally
located states, simply because the people who
are doing the rushing" will tire Of Dakota
as they did Of Texas. Neither Of the ex-
tremes will suit the people. They do not
want to burn up or freezs down, and hence
they must, in the nature Of thing, even,u-
ally seek . medium between the two ex-
tremes. Here in Kansas they meet with
that happy medium, and to Kansas they are
sure to come in the end; but, perhaps while
they are fooling around on the outskirts Of
civilization the real cream Of this rich
country will have been gobbled up. A word
TO the Wise ought to be sufficient.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-04-20

Fred Singer is making the chop hou-e a
success.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-04-20

Henry Sturm's warehouse is about Con-
pleted.