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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-05-11
CYCLONES.

The Champion has already noticed the
work Of S-sIgeant John Z. Finley. PUBLISH
ar Of the Signal Service Bureau, describing
the cyclonss Of May AID June, 1873. The
Bureau, We learn, had in pres another vol
ume, by the same writer, IN which is given
a tabular statement concerning SIX hundred
tJrnadoes, with generalization founded upon
their history and sug ,estions as to tine prop
er method Of Investigation. These six hun
bred storms occurred in a period Of eighty
seven years in this country. 1t is shown that
these storms occur most frequently in sum
mer, nd in the month OF June. They have
occurred more frequently in April than in
July, and more in May and September than
in Augut Our State, has, according TO
ihis statement, been visited by 81 tornsdoes
during the period from 1853 to 1881. ILL
nois has had 5i from 1859 to 1881; Mia
souri,, "A from 1874 TO 1881, New York. 35
from 1881 to 1881 Georgia, SO from 1904
1881; Iowa, 81 since 1854; Oaio, 2S since
1928, and Indiana, 81 since 1852. So far
as can be ssceriained, there has been only
one sinoe 1879 in each of the following
States and Territories: Colorado, California,
Indian Tyrritory, Nevada, New Mexico
Montana, Rhode Island, West Virginia,
Wyoming.
The storms occur most frequent between
5 and 8 O'Clock in the afternoon. The
average width Of tie storm HIS ben LOSS
ieei, and the to IN cloud has travelled at =
rate Of froui l. To 60 miles per hour. Within
the vortex The wind attained a velocity Of
500 miles per hour. the average being 1872
miles. A tornado cloud always has centre
and it slwafs moves forwsrd from southwest
10 northeast. II mag, however, sway from
-ite to side as il goes Cnanges in motion
are sometimes very sudden, and when one Of
these charges takes place the ob'erver, who
may be east or southeast of the storm, should
move northwird, and il very near TO the
cloud, he should run eastward, bearing a
liulc to the south. Thee are some OF the
directions given.-Aichison Champion.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-05-11
THE DODGE CITY TIMES.
THE LOCO WEED.

Al q recent meeting Of the Northern New
Mexico Stock Growers' Association at Sprin.
ger, the following communication from A.
J. Calhoun, an old settler and s,ockmsn,
was read:
As the loco poiron is coming 10 be a very
serious matter, / with to contribute some
thing in the way Of information, hoping that
1t may sssiz in arriving at come definite
conclusion in relation to the trouble. Some
time since was informed that q very old
Mexican had stated that msny years ago, in
the locality where he lived, they allowed
their horses to feed on the loco weed; during
some seasons it would not injure them, in
others they would be effected. On examine
ton il was found that where horses were
locoed the ~eed was injected with email
worms, on which fed and walled themselves
~ In web on the leaves Of the loco. have
made An investigation Of the weed, and find
that while some horses eat it without any
bad results, others are orszed BY eating it.
have also discovered that in some locali-
ties no worms are found in the weed, but in
Others they are found, and are sometimes
very numerous. am informed that the
weed has been analysed, and no poison
found.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-05-11

We hear considerable from the country
Nb ut the l. jury 10 whest from some un-
known cause. 1t is said by many that much
f the wheat in parts of the county is turn
ing yellow in spots. What this will amour,
II csnnot YET be determined, bu, j, is probs.
h,s more -care than anything else.-Cresi
Bend Tribune.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-05-11

s ov, b irkman & Roberts, Of Great
Bind, have bought new Touring mill in
Ksnsa- City, which cost the builders $780,
900 The Tribune says it is one OF the finest
in Missouri.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-05-11
Bright's Disease. Diabetes Kidney
Liver ar Urinary Diseases.

Have TO fear of any of these diseases il
you nae Bop Bitters, as they will prevent
and cure the worst csses, even when you
hsve been made wore by some great pulled
up pree nred cures.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-05-11

Made from harmless materials, and adsp-
ted 10 the needs OF fading and falling hair
PArker'- Hair Bisam has taken the first
rank as an elegant and reliable hair rss,ora-
,ise.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-12-03
B.ys.ss,.s sA.t Cat B..A w.y..

SYRACUSE. Dec. 1.-Wolcott is the name Of Q
thrifty village In Wayne county, near Lake Ontario.
Since the Lake Ontario Shore Railroad built through
1t thekown has become one Of the pertest and most
preentious settlements in that part Of the State Mr..
Brownstein was formerly clothing merchant there.
He removed TO Syracuse some time ago but recently d.
edGd to open branch In woicot and for that purpese
hired . stofS In the whiting Hotel biosA. Whsn the
clothing cf the village heard Of this they held
ectns and agreed that any one Of their number who
pAtr0nxed any commercial traveller who lodged ut the
whiting House should forfeit 500 Mr. whiting alarmed
at the demonstration against him, sought to annul his
agreement 70 lease the store 70 which Mr. Brownste
consented provided he could md another. He found
that whereas only few days before there several
vacant stores in the village they had all suddenly been
leased. Even y vacant store owned by residents of
1.wsgo; which 1. about thirty mile. away had been
Brownsteins agent could get there Mr. Whiting there
concluded to stick to his bargain and the
opened in his block. Now the clothing merchants
induce travellers paronize the other house and buy
large invoices Of goods from agents who will do but
no, pennys worth from those who win not. sev.
case refuse sell any goods the wolco Boycott
ters who becoming alarmed at this turn
in n6nirn
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-12-03

was a thunder storm that night and the rain
wsre az Mse re
was taking me. but we finally came to the lake
hors b sSs Ss T sna 1Sot.d S
l love YOU he said. while his fingers We about
my throat: love you: but you are fastt
viii xiii you here and When your body & found
In the morning no one will know who did It,
him my 50
would We; be faithful 70 him. swore that would
that onth, but have never seen the lightning
since without shuddering: wanted d. to DO
e III was wecoms to ali had But
more loved him tho more he bent me. And
bow he used to talk about mol Hs used 70 tell
he Killed her iirst Men believed him until
WAS neT se to Sa%e %Sen
TO myself / will leave him forever ~ the morn.
MUST mus separate. Il Remember. I've been a good
wife to you. You will have one picture in your
od father agns = sG my srms THAT'S What
Intended to say to him. 30 ! got up early and az.
T Sr the sef Gok
But I didn't intend to, kill him. 1 wanted
f's him b; PSss the soo
I said: Charley. we've got to separate D.
you. he said. and he pushed me on the sofa.
down. WAS b blinded and dased When got up.
a.nd then he ch9ked me- He threw me back on
pocket. Look out Charley said /. a. I've got
| pistol pointing at you He still choked me.
| and then-and then-I don't know how. but the
believe that It happened at. all. / wish could
cry. but don't know how" and her lips part
| caly It seemed like CHASTITY climax to the
| tale that she should end 1t with laugh.
The trial. which will last a week or two longer.
| every walk In life. The prisoner sits motion
| less during the session OF court with her face
| heavily veiled. Only once thus far have the
public seen her features. and then momentarily.
| The defence 10 insanity and self defence.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-12-03
Results OF the Laussry Campaign.

Mr.. Henry L. Abbey made public last evening
statement Of the receipts from Mrs. Langtry's four
weeks performances in this city. 1t was sworn to by
James H. Paser Treasurer The receipts the nrst night
including the premium obtained by the auction sale Of
tho boxes $e5io7a, making the receipts for the
nrst week SIS 705.a5. The receipts the second week
week were SIS ss7 81 the third week si2 $50 and the
total sGl S)3 49, A comparison Of these figures with
those of the Bernhard in New York the prices
for tho latter being onethird more and the seating
capacity of gsoihs Theatre being more than on.third
have eIuaed the present engagement Nile Bernhardt
should have played TO over $i2Oo and that Mrs Lang
trys season the largest PLAYED by theAtrica
star in America The receipts OF the Bsrhsrdt season
week. SIS aud fourth week. S24 ess Total $50 453
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-12-03
LOST IN LAKE MICHIGAN
A steamer On Fire In . Heavy Gale Gees
Down with All On Beard.

CHICAGO, Dec 2.-The Captain Of the barge
A. w. Luckey. one OF the consort Of the steamer
r. @. Peters. arrived here at q late hour to-
night bringing news OF the loss OF the Peters
with all on board. Tho Luckey was
sighted ton miles down the lake this afternoon
by the tug Tom Brown. She was In a disabled
condition. and was drifting with the wind. On
arriving at the port tho Captain Of the Luckey
gave the details OF the loss Of tho Peters sub
stantially AZ follows:
AT az o'clock this morning the Peters. with
tho Luckey in tow. was In the contre Of Lake
sbs sh sSSaen beading no e % Sa Sm what wSa
noa sns c" gso xo tns At
tan S g. IN Ser. wake. The night was dark
and blindinIE snowstorm was ,i Tn ps ISos
saw O.. mass OF. flame shoot up and
aiterward there was another, binding glare.
he the NtS
very high and both vessels were rolling VIC:
sny AsF amss broke oa. with
sm e The crew OF %et tie Eaetey lost
time in attempting to get nearer the burning
nnabS to tns
" for ten or fifteen minutes, the Peters was
struck by q heavy wave. which seemed to
sweep her decks from one end to the other.
She rose for moment on the crest OF another
billow, gave q lurch to one side. and disap-
The Luckey drlfted about in the vicinity until
daylight in the hope q nding sSms tb o. ns
all told including the Captain.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-12-03
The New Code In brooklyn.

Many residents OF Brooklyn have written to
Police Commissioner Jourdan, calling upon him for .
strict enforcement Of the code reference to the
prohibition OF public traffic on Sunday. Yesterday
morning Gen. Jourdan held long consultation with j.
q Perry counsel for tho Police BOARD, and Supern-
were summoned to Police Headquarters and instructed
by the Superintendent. lie told them 10 report for
prosecution the names OF a persons engaged In trac
They were not to make arrests but simply to take tho
names OF the Offenders and submit them In their regular
reports Tomorrow The Captains also directed to
notify cigar dealers, BARRIERS. candy dealers
on sunday rnntc that the law would be enforced to-
day. From T. NJ to midnight policemen traycrs-
Ing all parts of the city give these Sew
sral druggists called on Superintendent Campbell, and
that sale OF soda water would be violation OF tho code
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-12-03
WHEN BROWN WAS STABBED.
Samuel Osle Said to Have Been 0uarrellins
with him Just Before he Fell.

VIII nm Just 0eIOr0 No Feus
Dennis Grady, the Treasurer Of the Lin
wood Association. was arrested on Friday
night as an important witness in tho case OF
James Brown. who was stabbed in q saloon op-
posite the Grand Opera House while the asso-
Citations Thanksgiving ball was going on. He
told Coroner Merkle yesterday that Jno. A.
Walton. Frank DAILY. and Samuel Ogle. three OF
the prisoners now in the House Of Detention.
had quarrel in the saloon. He saw no blows
struck. He went away while the three men
Thos. J. Giennon. member Of the club. sur:
rendered himself to the police yesterday and
told the Coroner that Samuel Ogle and Frank
Daily had a quarrel In the saloon. and that he
forced DAILY out to the sidewalk. and advised
him to- 60 home. When he reentered the
saloon he saw that Ogle had been Quarreling
with Brown Ogle was about to leave the
with glass in his hand As ogle stepped to-
ward the door. Brown threw the glass at him.
missing him. Then Brown staggered a few
feet and fell backward on tho floor. Glennon
did not know that he had been stabbed until he
lifted him up. Ogle Lett the saloon with his
brother George Gorge alaa did not retup. Ogle was
intoxicated.
Samuel Ogle1is q veterinary surgeon. The
inquest will be held next week.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-12-03
A CALIFORNIA SENATOR.
TIE HON. TIM M'CIRTHY'S RECEPTION
BIZ TIE BLOSSOM CLUE


Aeeurnlng 11m's III sepsta11ty IN Dah Fraactsco
-Ed Kesrnsy Asais Hsntsns the BwRsie
The Trip OF the Blossoms In 1871.
The Blossom Club was in fcrment last
evening. The Hon. Tim Mccarthy OF San
Francisco was an honored guest Gas lamps
danced In figured shades over colored walters
in dress suits. Tables groaned with the deli
cacies Of the season. and floral ships. harps.
and horseshoes adorned the tables usually re-
served for draw poker and casino. The Hon.
Sligo Burns. Harry Miner. Luke Cozans. John
Fox. John Morgan. Alderman Sauer. Richard
Flanagan. Gen. Spinola. VIM. @. Dewey. Jacob
Sharpe. Philip Malone. VIM. H. Maloney and
father. Peter Trainor Wm Van Tassell. Henry
Perry. Henry Wallace. Isaac ]. Oliver.
Vincent O. King. Augustus T. Docharty.
Scion B. Smith. Charles GriHlth. Norman
Andrews. D. q. Gale. VIM. Rogers. and others
were out in all their glory. The California
Senator arrived at Q P. NJ. with rudy face and
modest attire. and was warmly greeted. He
Kesrnsy, Frank McCsSey Owen BRENNAN E Billy
the Bes.o% oas Who sf s Sam
Sd%S.s afa gh' SSha S' ssPsS!
Campbell. and W. Bourke Gorkran came IN be-
fore the tables th TsFs CLEARED And paid re-
Waller; Butler and Pattison; and from Con %.
fressmeu ncWnL G0x. ,Dorsneimer' uaroy.
Senator McCarthy's health was given by Ed
niscenees Of Tic. trip Of the Blossom Club to the
when the Senator spun tops. shot marbles ran
with Big Six In tho Seventh word. and Tipped
peanut shells IN the old Bowery pit drew tears
to the eyes Of Owen Brennan John Fox sand and
ssdEs 5sfs sEs San as Cisco
trip was loudly applauded..
:, senator MGosrthy's reply vas plsin, and to
SHe Ns sn my ~
on the Pacific coast. The worst that could be
said against me BY 2 free and untrammelled Be- Re.
publican press wss that name was Tim LEFT
livan; Alvord, Alpheus Bull. and all the other
boys In good health IN Frisco. They al send
their best respects. Things panned out right
the The. next Congress- By inll Democratic dele.
ms Senator had hardly closed before, the he
stirring notes OF Ws Hunt ths Buffalo srS
and vim only found in Ed. Kearney and the
Blossom Club. The Hon. John Kelly joined
heartily In the following verse:
os s ~: :.n hs sr .
Their: IS ali kind of game my boys beside the buck and
Whom we settle on the banks Of the lovely Ohio
And Owen Brennan. John Fox, Luke Cozar 8.
Alderman Sauer. and Senator Grady came In
strong on the chorus:
Sweet and shady groves:
Thro' the wild woods wen wander. and wen hunt the
And we'll hunt the buffalo,
rhro' the wild woods we'll wander, and wen hunt the
Speeches we're made by Senator Grady, W.
peepine through the iatticed shutters before
| the company parted. and the Senator was eS-
| corted to his hotel,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-12-03
w.r.lps. Of . viol mt Earthquake.

PANAMA Nov. 21.-The Central and South
American Companys cables stretch along one Of the
most powerful and active volcanic coasts in the world
Consequently they than ordinarily subject to
the earth currents which the bugbear Of cable men,
During the past days the cable has ceased to work
momentariy this cause which experience teaches
Is one Of the premontory symptoms Of violent earth
quake in some region The Panama end Of the cable Is
buried about three feet deep in the ground for distance
OF about mile and yet the declare 1t registers
tHmly peculiar circumstance.
On Oct 49, at little after 10 A. NJ, strong earth
shock, accompanied by noise like thunder, was felt in
ai H.rl"a Chill On Oct "a two successive earthquakes
were experienced In Valparaiso 1t A. n.
on oct 81 at t:is r. Y. strong shock was felt At
Valparaiso Chill. On Nov. slight earthquake Was
felt at Guayaquil. Ecuador
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-12-03
Thorn. Leave. Tho Union squ~r. Company.

Charles r. Thorne. Jr.. has left the Union
Square Theatre company and will play hereafter under
the OF Mr. John stetson OF Booths Theatre
The transfer Of his contract to MI setson formally
completed ten days but by agreement the fact
kept secret until Thanksgiving Day. Mr.. Thorne had
signed contract for the entire with Mr. Palmer
and Mr. Stetson guaranteed to Mr. Palmer 81 $50 Pc
cuniarv consideration for the transfer OF his claims to
Mr. Thorne's services.
Mr.. stetson went TO Boston yesterday His represen-
tntiye, Mr.. A. Piton. said to q SUN reporter:
M Steson has engaged Mr.. .Thorne for this season.
know but whether that engagement has since been
afternoon, cannot say Mr. Thorne will make his fret
at Booths Theatre the evening OF Jan g.
IN the Corsiean Brothers, with Mr. Fred G. Bangs to
nrf
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-12-03

The Excise Board Of Brooklyn consists OF
Gen. James Jourdan and Commissioners Evans and
Lauer Gen. Jourdan being also Police Commissioner.
Last Sunday the entire detective squad detailed to
get evidence against Offending liquor dealers They
tered saloons and purchased and tasted liquors. On
Board against $50 dealers.
During the investigation Of these charges Commits
soner Evans denounced the ACTION Of the detectives in
their pisces and making purchases The detecves said
they were only Obeying ordcrs. Commissioner Evans
replied that such orders should not have been issued
Gen. Jourdan defended the detectives Yesterday, how
ever Gen. Jourdan instructed the police to tempt
any man to violate the law but to enter every place
where they had reason to suspect II was violated.
Gen. ;Jourdnn afterward said III had the power
and could get at detectives with proper charges would
dismiss of these bockheads from the force
II got and bored hole into the heads Of
officers could not introduce enough into
them to comprehend n twoline order"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-12-03
TA.rIew Wssa's MetAer.s Grave.

LOUISVILLE. Dec IA Courier Journal spe-
cai says "Thurlow Weeds mother buried in the city
cemetery at ClArksviile. Tenn Osborne Weed brother
Of Thuriow settled there early in the fores His
mother visited him. and while there died. and buried
In the old Trinity Cemetery. Since the wpr Trinity
have been torn down Of the citizens OF
city cemetery, where It lies. The grave having for
years remained in neglected condition, old citizen
Of Carksville since the war addressed letter TO Thur
low Weed informing him Of the condition of his mothers
grave, but Peeeiy ed reply The family years
ago left Clsrksville for Texas"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-12-03
fifteen Anxious Alderm len.

1t Is said to be an open question now wheth-
er the fifteen Brooklyn Aldermen whom the
Court OF Appeals has decided to be In con
tempt, for having dsobeysd Justice Gilberts
order in relation to the Brooklyn Elevated
Jail Prominent citizens have been urged to use their
influence with Judge Gilbert to forgive them.
All OF the Aldermen stand ready to nay their fines
ard make 81, sorts Of apologies AZ Judge Gilbert is
about ID retire from the supreme Court bench, II Is
fitting time for him 70 show mercy. One Of the Al.
had been nxed and that there was danger that they
would u 10 iAil.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-12-03
Tho stenm Pipes or Again.

A break In the pipes OF the American Steam
Heating and Power Company filled Broadway at Liberty
street with clouds Of steam yesterday afternoon. It
frightened the horses and blocked traic during the
busiest hour of the day Gangs of workmen dug up the
street in two places in order TO get at the leak Their
operations still further npeded business and for several
hours vehicles were iammed in the roadway unable to
except at long Intervals and then only at snas
pace Pedestrians found II impossible to cross tho thor
oughfare at times, so complete wM the blockade The
ing up the rupture IN the pipe one Of the said that
only the previous day the pavement had been replaced
after being torn up torepair leak In the same spot
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-12-03

CHICAGO. Dec. AIT . full meeting Of the
representatives Of the railroads concerned in the rail-
road in the Northwest, held at the office of the
Great Western Railway o conference held lasting
over two hours but soon after adjournment was
taken to Dec to meet in New York city Those pres-
ent at the meeting far agreed In the state.
ment that nothing WAS accomplished aud that the war
remains exactly before the meeting. The various
representative very decided In the presentation OF
their and there indication Of weakening in
the stand taken BY the various roads The question Of
territorial extension was the only Que considered Mr.
Porter insisting that the question Of
subordinate one aud could be discussed
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-12-03
virginia Election Fra uds.

sionsr Peasants to-day sent William II. Talman to
the Grand Jury OF tho United States Court which will
meet on Monday GU charge Of violating the Federal
Election laws. Talmans alleged offence Is forgery In
connection with the supplemental assessment lists for
the purpose Of procuring votes at recent election
nccted with tho office Of the Commissioners Of Revenues
who were arrested for similar Irregularities.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-12-03
Arabic Court Martial.

CAIRo. Dec. 2-The court martial to try Arab
Paha the other rebel leaders has been summoned to
assemble tomorrow morning The representatives Of
the press and the general public will be permitted to at
tend the proceedings
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-12-03
The Dsvonia Sails Into Port.

The steamship Devonia Of the Anchor line.
which left Glasgow for this port Nov TO- WAS sighted Oh
Fire Island noon yesterday, being ten days overdue
and under sail She WAS taken in tow by two tugs aud
anchored of quarantine at 7l5P NJ. The Doctor did
not visit her aud in consequence she lay at anchor all
night The officers when the vessel was visited last
ing declined to add thing to the accounts previously
forwarded from mid.ocean on Nov u hy tic steamer
State OF and which described the break
lAg of bolt In the Deyonias shaft on Nov. ~. The
Udnarler Catalonia spoke the Devonia on the day
the State OF Penns yana and offered her assistance
which was declined The Devonia has $40 passengers
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-12-03
Henry 4. Murphy. Funeral To-day.

Resolutions Of respect for tho memory Of
Ilenryc. Murphy We're passed yesterday by the trus.
Of the East River bridge by the directors OF other
corporations with which he was connected, and at a
meeting OF the bar. There will he brief service at the
house in Rcmsen street and Then at O'clock the body
Will DO carried TO the Church OF the Holy Trinity i'll
Clinton street The pail bearers will be j. s. Strans
han. william Marshall, Arthur W Benson, Seymour l..
Hustled Henry y. Perrepont, Henry D. POlhemus w. s..
Hartman aud Charles Store
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-12-03

Paris. Dec. AIT the Cabinet council to-day
the foreign policy Of the Government discussed to
the exclusion Of all other subjects. NJ Duclerc Presi
dent OF the Council made commune ation respec ting
the negotiations proceeding with England in relation to
the rupture between France and the Anagsssy ambAs
sailors. 1t was decided that the Government should
make its rights respected ty the sskaavas tribe. which
had placed itself under French protection.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-12-03
Refusing t. Aee.p. serr...'. Programme.

MADRID. Dec 2.-The Liberal publishes let
from the Marquis Of Sardoa an influential member Of
the Monarch:cal Democrats declining to accept the
of Marshal Serrano unless the articles limiting
the King's prerogutive are entirely suppressed.