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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-10-04

STRUCK WITH FENCE SLAT.-Frank Herbert and
John ii. Jackson were in the Police Court yeSter-
day charged by another cOlored man named ChaS.
y. smith with an assault Smith testified that last
sunday night they caught him on the street, when
Herbert pulled Stat off tree-box and struck him
ON the head with 1t, driving nails that were
In the Stat into witness head. He showed the
court several bad cuts on the head, which he said
that Herbert did jackson was dismissed, and
Herbert was committed for 90 days In default OF a
fine of $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-10-04

KNOCKED His BENEFACTOR Down WITH A BRICK.
ChaS. Burch, middle-aged man, was before the
Police Court yesterday morning Tor seriously as
SaullinS another man, named JAS. DOdd DOdd
told the court that one day last May, While it was
raining. he met the defendant, who had linen
buster on, and he wanted to borrow witness rub
Der coat. He refused to loan the coat. Burch then
asked for a drink and some money to get some
thing TO eat. Witness gave him the drink, and
some money, and because he didn't give him as
next thing witness knew he was lying in the fifth
precinct Stat1on-hOuSe. AnOthertwitneSS testified
TO seeing the prisoner strike Mr. DOid on the head
with brick. The defendant said that Dodd kicked
HIM, and caused an abScess. A sentence OF six
months In Jail was imposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-10-04

STEALING FROM MARKET STAND-A small COL
ored bog named Jas. Gray was before Judge Smell
yesterday for stealing seven dozen eggs, two
chickens, two pounds OF butter and a lot or grapes
from COuntryman named John Hogeland. Mr..
Hogtiand stated that last Monday night the prs
oner stole these articles from his stand, and left
them with another dealer 10 be sold for him. He
Was sent to jail for 80 days in default OF $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-10-04

THE DOUBLE TRACK ON THE BALTIMORE AND
POTOMAC ROAD.-The Baltimore and Potomac rail-
road double track has been completed this sea-
Baltimore, and on and after Sunday next the
double track Will be used as far as completed
leaving but Is miles single track. That portion OF
the work between Wilson's and Bowie, SO miles
has been retarded somewhat, on account OF the
heavlness OF the work, but will be pushed forward
with the intention OF laying the double track to
Bowie ere the close OF the season. The remaining
seven miles between Bowie and Oienton will
probably not be completed till early in the spring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-10-04

AMERICAN TAXIDERMISTS.-The executive COM
mittee OF the society OF American TaXidermists
at meeting held at the National Museum yester
day, decided to hold the Sd annual exhibition at
the armory hall, Central park, New York, Dec en-
Der to 16 next. The following gentlemen were
elected. as board Of exhibition commissioners
Jacob II. Studer, president; Professor Il. Brown
Good, ylce-president; DR.. Joseph b. Holder secre.
tary; Andrew Carneagie, treasurer; Prof. Albert
$. Bickm0re, Robert Colgate. James c. Beard, DR.
Wendell Prime and Prof. Henry A. Ward.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

There are grave reports being
circulated about the state re-
garding Judge Strang, of this Ju-
icial District. His name is coup
led with that of a young lady OF
Larned, who has heretofore
mo we'd in the highest social cir
cles. Another report says he has
been arrested for the imbezzle-
ment of $1,700. We sincerely
hope that these reports may be
fale in every respect for the sake
of the young lady, as we'll as the
Judge himself. We like him per
sonally, and it will require some
thing more than mere rumor to
convince us that Judge Strang il
guilty of the charges laid at hi:
door.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11
LAWS CONCERNING NEWSPAPERS.

l: IF subscribers move to other places
without informing the publishers, and the
paper Is sent to their former direction,
they are responsible.
z. 1t subscribers neglect or refuse to
take their papers from the Office or place
to which they are sent, they are response
BILE until they settle bills and give notice
to discontinue.
b. The courts have decided that refus-
ing to take paper from the Office, or re-
moving and leaving it uncalled for, IS
prlma facie evidence of intentional fraud.
4. Any person who receives a newspa-
per and makes use OF it, whether he has
ordered it or not, will be held In law to be
a subscriber.
o., If subscribers pay in advance they
are bound to give notice to the publishers
at the end of their time if they do not
wish to continue taking it; otherwise the
publisher is authorized to continue to send
1T, and the subscriber will be responsible
until an express notice, with payment of
all arrears, is sent to the publisher.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

A southern bound emigrant
train on the Santa Fe, while stand
ing on a siding at Glonetta, New
Mexico, waiting for another train,
was entered by three men, who
robbed the passengers of over
$500. The conductor was in the
telegraph Office, and there was
not a brakeman on board the
train at the time. 1t is thought
the robbers will be captured.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

There is not much noise made
about it, but the Fort Scott and
Wichita road is being pushed
right along toward the latter
place. 1t is rumored that there
is "power behind the throne'
in the shape of the Chicago &
Alton company,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

The Dodge City Times says the
poisonous weed Loco is spreading
over the range, and stockmen are
becoming alarmed. 1t is said
that horses are fond of this weed
in the spring of the year, and
whenever taken into the stom-
ach, the result is fatal. Cattle
are not so partial to the weed a;
horses.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

Boyer & Chapman, at Lincoln, Neb.,
recently slaughtered the largest cow on
the record of Nebraska bovine history.
She was a native of Colorado. about seven
years old, pure white in color. and stood SIX
eet four inches high, being well proper
toned. She weighed 2. $50 pounds alive,
and Melted 1.400 pounds, and was the
largest bought in Nebraska by the firm to
which it was sold.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

There was fun in st. John not
long since. Stafford and st.
John were the contestants Tor
the countyseatship of Stafford
county, and st. John won. In &C.
cordance with the provisions oi
bet, therefore, Blair, of the
Stafford Herald, wheeled Hoole
of the st. John Advance all over
the town.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

The Dodge City Times says the
gilded palaces of sin in that NOR.
al burg are being adorned In
elaborate and gorgerous style to
attract the eyes of the Texas cow
boys who will soon be there in
full force. The season of riot and
blood shed will soon have com.
menced. Happy9 Dodge.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

A sad accident occurred near
Beliot, Kansas, a week ago yes
terday, on the farm of Martin
Smith. His two sons, George and
James, were handling a revolver
when the weapon was discharged
the ball passing through the head
of George, killing him almost in
stantly.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

The Wellington Press says
James M. Bohart, the cashier
whose bank Jesse James was
about to rob the night he was
killed, was in Wellington not long
since. and purchased property
there.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

1t is now fashionable for ladies to be
square shouldered. OF course very few
ladies are square shouldered nowadays
but the art of the dressmaker shows
up here to good advantage. All the
dressmaker needs is something that can
walk; the rest may be artificial.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

The Chicago Drover's Journal
of the 14th says, ga writer from
Medicine Lodge, Kansas, thinks
the greatest loss during the
winter has fallen on bulls.n
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

The report that there was a case
of small pox at Hutchinson
proved to be a false alarm, but
that the young ladies of the town
are raising broom brigade is q
fact all the same.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

See how the typographical error fits:
''The character of the First National Bank
of Davenport having expired, it having
been the first to commence business under
the national system, the stockholders de-
cided to 90 into liuuidation."
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

An engineer on the Missouri
Pacific road was scalded to death
by his locomotive overturning,
on the 2nd instant.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

The manager of the Fort Worth
Live Stock Journal intends to
raise the subscription price to
$3.50 per year. No matter what
the price is, stockmen will have
the Journal.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

The Caldwell Commercial man
is sarcastic. He recently offered
a hammer and a paper of tacks as
a premium for new subscribers
to his paper.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

The prospect is that every railroad in
the country Will be crowded with business
next fall. 1t will be an immense thing to
move the crops of this country to market.
ifthey turn out to be as bountiful as is now
anticipated.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

Polk Wells the notorious des-
perado, who recently escaped
from the Iowa penitentiary, was
captured last week near Keo-
kuk, Iowa. The officers will prob
ably give him no chance to es-
cape again.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

The Frankfort Bee has resolved to quit
and better sidewalks, an opera house
and fire department for the town of
Frankfort.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

Geo. P. Rowell's newspaper
directory is out. 1t contains a
wonderful amount of information
to the newspaper men.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

A week ago Tuesday, Robert
Richter, a German residing
near Leona, Kansas, was mur-
dered by his wife, who afterward
committed suicide. The tragedy
was caused by family troubles.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

The semi annual meeting of the
Arkansas Valley Editorial Asso-
citation will be held at Lyons,
Rice county, on Friday, May
10Th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

If it be true that Jesse James
is in heaven, a great many simple
minded people in this country,
who never scuttled a railroad nor
cut a throat. will dispose of their
church letters at very reasonable
rates.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

1t is reported in railroad circles
that the Santa Fe will spend their
surplus funds this year in ex.
tending their roads in New Mex
leo and Arizona, and that the
management will build no roads
In Kansas at present.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

Nearly every editor in the
state will attend the convention
at Lawrence, commencing on 9Th
of June.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

A construction train was thrown
from the track, near Olathe, not
long since, by some fiends who
placed distractions on the track.
No lives we're lost.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

The Sumner Colnty Wool Growers As
sociation had sheep sheariug at the falr
grounds, Wellington, on last Thursday. A
prize of three dollars was given to the best
shearer, two to the second and one to the
third.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

The Caldwell Post of last week
contained about 10 columns OF
city ordinances. 1t was no doubt
a "phat take" for Bro. Walton, and
we wish our city fathers would
conclude to revise their ordi-
Ilances.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

Corn is now retailing at 81 a
bushel at Eureka, Greenwood
county, and it is thought before
the next crop is harvested it will
be worth $1.50 per bushel.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

The Wellington Press recently
purchased a stereotyping outfit
and are stereotypIng nearly all
their standing ads. 1t is a great
saving of type.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

Bob 1ngersoll, the flowery
tongued orator, will lecture to
the people of Wichita some time
during the present month.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

The Hutchinson Herald in now
in an Office of its own, with a new
press, material, etc.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

Usage and Coffee county each
contributed two prisoners to the
State penitentiary at Leaven-
worth, not long since.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

Jay Gould practically owns
eleven thousand seven hundred
and fourteen miles of railway.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

A family of twenty-five child
dren and six dogs passed through
independence the other day
bound for Colorado. Colorado
can have all such.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

The last two months have been
very poor months for marriages
in this county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

One of Parsons young married WON.
en- is an accomplished whistler and her
husband says she beats a piano all to
pieces, besides being a great deal cheaper.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

A decent looking paper tastefully got
ten up and neatly printed is credit to a
town but a slouch sheet is positive dis
grace to a town and can do them no good
whatever
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

The Ancultural College farm grows this
year ieightY- eight varieties of wheat and
fifteen sorts of tame grasses" to say
nothing about various kinds of other
truck.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

Horse-thieves seem to be over running
Sheridan county, and the Tribune recon-
mends that target practice had better be
opened if the opportunity offers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

Larned is to have a national
bank with a paid up capital Of
$4,000.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

An editor offers So for the best written
love letter. There are some people who
would give more than that to get back
some they have written.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

What was the matter with the
Caldwell Post last week9 1t b ad
no local page.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

The coyote counties get one
delegate each in the state con-
yressional convention.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

There has been sort Of dissolution oi
the old partnership in the Cherryvale
Torch, and Tom @. Copeland 81 Co. now
run the shop.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

At fight at Gaylord the other da,
one of the combatants was knocked en-
tirely through a store window.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

A cow belonging to George Brown, oi
Sibley township, Cloud county, gave birth
to a calf the other day weighing III
mounds Z.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

The Press says that it believes it is safe
in making the assertion that three-fourths
of the people of Pratt county want a rail-
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

Capitalists at Sterling have furnished
the financial aid necessary to insure the
success of the Sterling syrup works.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

'Twas Sunday eve and the small boy
stood,
With his eye to the KEY hole pressed,
And he saw his sisters flossy head
On JOHNNY Singers vest.
Her ran to his parents stern, and told,
And the parent stern replied:
"There aint no harm in tJslide out"
But the Lad refused to slide.
''There amt no harm in vests, know"
His eyes flashed bright that minute;
"But isn't it dangerous, dad" he asked
"When Johny Singers in it.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

1t seems that broom corn, rice corn and
sorghum will be the principal Ness coun-
ty crops this season.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

Never, since the settlement of Smith
county were prospects of good crops of ev-
cry kind more fiatterlng than the present
season.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

1t will cost Stafford about $4,000 to
repair the damage inflicted by the late
zephyr.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

There is one spot in the state where the
people never go to law, and that is in
Sheridan county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

Mccain, the alleged horse thief, was
cleared at Oberlin. Decatur county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

Jesse James missed his opportunity. II
he had only lived until after his funeral
how he could lecture.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

A family at Leavenworth, living on
Spruce street, was poisoned by eating
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

The seven-yearold son OF the editor OF
the Mankata Review can set column OF
type per day.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

The commissioners of Douglas county
are steadily compromising their railroad
bonds.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-05-11

pounds.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-07-30

city at the residence of Mr.. Cohne. al old
and esteemed friend of the parties. They
are expected home to-day.
H. R. W Hall, Esq, from Ravenna,
O., editor of the Republican and Democrat,
of that city, is paving st. Paul q visit,
after an absence of ever ten years. 1t is
needless to say that Mr.. Hall, like all
otker former visitors to this city, is
deeply impressed with the almost I'M
paralleled advancement which has been
made in the way of Improvements during
the past few years. Mr.. Hall is accom-
panied by his wife, and they viii remain
a short time visiting relatives and renew
ing old acquaintanceS, and at the same
time familiarizing themselves with St.
Paul before It grows entirely cut of their
recollection.
A quiet wedding was celebrated at
Minneapolis, Wednesday, the 26th, the
contracting parties being AIr. A Porter,
of Minneapolis, and Miss Anna E. Wood
hull. of Lakeville, a sister Of the wife of
r. G. Judson, the widely known secretary
of the state agricultural society. Fol
lowing after the good old style, the new
ly welded pair repaired Immediately
after the ceremony to the 'home nest, y
400 Madison street, Z. D., which the
thoughtful husband had prepared for the
reception of his bride: where a reception
TO relatives and few immediate friends
was held, the whole affair being marked
by a quiet home-like enjoyment betting
the occasion, and auguring well for the
future of Mr. and Mrs. Porter
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-07-30
VOL. Y.
WASHINGTON NEWS.
ASH snGment to the Naval Appropriation
EtIi-Dispos.ng of Unservicesbie Naval
Stores-Secret Session OF The Cabiaet-
General Capital Notes.
The Senate.

WASHINGTON, July 29.-The senate, by
vote Of twenty-five to seventeen, took up the
house bill to regulate the carriage of passen
gers By sea. The bill passed without objec
ton.
The house bill passed giving the widow Of
Henry II. Garrett, late minister to Liberia
an amount equal to her husbands salary fol
one year.
The senate then resumed the consideration
Of the naval appropriation bill, the clause
under discussion being with reference
to double-turreted monitors. Senator
Beck offered an amendment, of which he gave
notice yesterday, reducing from 100000 to
100000 the amount of the appropriation for
completing the Miantonomah and launching
the other four monitors, prohibiting the
completion OF those four vessels until fur
Their orders from congress and directing the
naval advisory board to report as to the ad-
visibility of their completion. After a long
debate Senator Beck's amendment was
adopted. Yeas 33, nays 10.
Senator Miller (Cala.) moved to strike out
the clause abolishing the grade of commo-
core. Agreed TO; yeas q, nays q.
On motion Of Senator Butler, an amendment
was adopted, striking out the clause providing
for the condemnation and sale of such stores
and supplies belonging to the several bureaus
OF the navy as shall be unseryiceable, and in
serting a clause that the secretary OF the navy
make a report as TO such stores and supplies
to congress.
After coming 10 an arrangement that the
vote be taken upon the bill az 3 o'clock NJ on
Gay, the senate adjourned
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-07-30
Social LIE at Matde,,.

y recent letter received by the writer
from Annie Eaton, located at the new
mining town of Maiden, NJ T., gives a
gossipy and interesting account of the
novel manner in which the Fourth was
celebrated at that far western city After
describing the graphic scenes of the day
as observed at Maiden and Fort Magin-
mis-, the writer closes with an
account of ball given by the business
men Of the town, as follows:
IL the evening a ball was given under the
direction Of the business men Of the town, a.
Aiken's hall, it heiag decorated with ever
greens and wild flowers, the town band fur
pishing the music, about sixty couple par
ticipating from Maiden ana the surrounding
country, the ladies' al looking extremely
pretty in their fresh white dresses. Among
the most elaborate toilets were Mrs. Mills, Of
GEORGETOWN, Misses Florence and Nellie Mars
ton, Mrs. J. Herring. Mrs. Van Ess, Mrs.
Clegg, Mrs. Pike, the Misses Clegg, Mrs. DR..
RawD, Mrs. Chas. Weidman, Mrs. Col. Deni-
son, Mrs. Caldwell, Mrs. Joe Hamilton and
many Others. The costumes of the gentlemen
were fresh blue shirts with gorgeous colored
neckties, pants in boots and those well BACKED.
each wearing his belt containing one or more
six shooters. The supper for the occasion
was furnished by Col. benson, OF Maiden
hotel. Dancing was kept up till broad day
light, the whole affair being & complete sue
l