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, 1884-05-14
TIE SOUTH AFRICAN DIAMOND
FIELDS.

a private correspondent writing from
Kimberley draws a somewhat dreary PIC,
ture of the state Of tIade i'll the Diamond
Fields, and indicates that the long expect
I'D turning for the better has not yet taken
place. The change Of fortune which some
have experienced by the Sudden collapse
of the mines is remarkable. He saws
" l met a man yesterday who had the
offer two years ago of ESQ., 900 for his
interests in JagersfontcIn Mine, and rt1llS-
Ell, and he is now without twenty ShIlllngs
in his name. Another man here is keep
ing a butchers shop who could have got
$4,000 for his interest. OF course the
purchasers would have been ruined, but
that does not alter the case, as far as they
are concerned. The present depression
has killed dozens one way and another,
and not a few have broken down i'll health
and gone off the fields. People call 1t
scrip fevel."-PaU Mall Gazette.
, 1884-05-14
Gordon to a friend in England, and which
we are privileged to publish -
(TR ATIONA

OoluOu 10 Il lFleHu III EHSldIIu, ana winch
we are privileged to publish =
(TRANSLATION.)
In the name of God, the Mercilul, the
Clement. Praise be 10 God, the Gracious
Lord, and prayers for Mahomet, our Mas
ter, and for his family. May they rest i'll
peace.
After abundan. salutatiOns from the
faithful servant Of his Lord, Mehemet,
the Mahdi, son of Esseyyid Abdallah, to
his friend in God ard his apostle, the
Sheikh Mehemet, son OF the Sheikh Ettay-
Nib, son of the great Master Shrikh Ahmed
FL BaSir-may God help him! Amen.
After many greetings and appeals for
Gods mercy, | inform YOU. O my friend,
that There have been numerous al.
dresses from me for exciting and uphold.
ing and enforcing the ''JihHd" (Holy War;,
an God and His Prophet urged it. As [
ordered YOU 10 carry on The "JIlad" by
the siege of Khart0um, it is not allowable
for Y. II to depart from this command, for
YOU know that relaxing ones efforts Ill
matters of religion is not proper. The
ALMIGHTY hath saith "Make haste to lie
saved by the mercy of your Lord" And
'ParadiSe, it's breadth is the heavens
and 'tthr earth has been prepared for the
believers" especially those who are rn,
gagged in the "Jihad". The Koran is full
Of passtees commanding the "Jihad" and
blaming those who abandon 1t. And,
moreover, your position neceSSitateS the
display of pxrrtionA and efforts We are
thinking of YOU and wishing we'll for you
aud caring for You in all this. May Your
resolution he Strengthened, and may YOU
obey God and his Prophet On the ar
rival Of this letter rouse ~ all the MoSlems
who are with yOu, join together ami rise
up and bpleagupr khartOum. Block the
roads to it in all directions. EmbarraSs
the "TurkS" in it, the intdelS, and all VINO
are united with them. Interrupt their
affairs. Let them see your bravery ana
vaIouri in God, until they listen to the com,
mandS of God, or they will be destroyed
as those before them tasted the PUNISH,
ment for their deeds; and their cannon ana
not avail them; for the command OF Nou
has rome forth. Be Jealous III the good
foht and there is no doubt that we shall
be victorious over them by God. (Here
two or'three words are torn and hIcGloIr)
II you do as | have ordered You, you VIII
succeed. As regards the success victory
YOU nave seen vUuchSatcd to us the matter
was facilitated to us; we killed them ca
silly; and they were killed III less imam
EaIf Of an hour, and We did not XIII men,
but God killed them That was on the
4th of Moharrem in the year 1901 (Anno
HegtrG). Praise be 10 God, who mas cut
down The opprtssors of the people! Pros
trate Yourselves before God, and thank
him for the victory of religion. And in,
formation has come to me from the Pro
phet (may God look upon him with Ia.
vourY that those who doubt of our being
victorious should read the Word Of God
who sent His Prophet to guide us in the
right path and make all religion manifest,
and although the iufdrls may strive;
whenever they kindlt fire for war Goa
will extipguish it They can do nothing,
for verify God is power. Salaam!
, 1884-05-14
Mauritius and DenaerarG.

The invitation from Mauritius to
British Guiana TO send on samples
of us SugartO cOmpcteln an exhibition
to be held in Port Louis AT the close
of this Near ought 10 be taken up by
our planters with some spirit, md IN
the rooted determination to do the
yerv utmost to wreSt the palm from
the proud and talented sugar makers
of The I,le of France. 1t is rather
humiliating to be told on authority
disposed 10 be partial to the Land of
MuI, that in the Calcutta EAhibi-
ton. the MuuritiuS sugars put tho
DDmernra produce altogether III the
shade. We have hal during the
pnst few months several private let
ters from correspondents in Calcutta
and tina ver.licts of all Of ,hem agree.
One Of them writes -" MaurItius
heats Hemerara in sugar. "A
gentleman who knows both colon les
Saws that M&uritius is far ahead in
machinery aud chemistry. Tell Rus
sell to put that in his pipe and
smoke it,. Another correspondent
writes Mr.. Kirke has made u very
good show of the Dr:nerarn sugars,
SC, &c, but your sugars are not to
be compared tn those manufactured
in MauritiuS, and think the latter
colony will obtain the gold medal.
The sugars it has sent are infinitely
superior to those sent from Oeme-
rara. The Rosa; and Cossapore
Sunprs manufactured in India are
also very good" After all that De-
merara his done towards The i'm
uroyement Of S%actharine crystals,
it will be disappointing to many con-
nectcd with her planting industry to
learn that she is so Inr ~ehlnd n RIVAL
in the same line Of produce, in no
way more favourabIy situated, ny
nature, to make the better article.
Dclnerara hk imported elaborate
and expensive plants OF the b st ma
chinery; its mills are regulated like
clock work, aud the expression 0t
iuic is known to Il fractional part OF
its measurement; and the mnnnfac-
turing ON "tlraSt all the larger estates,
is supprintenled 10y professional
chemists; yet,->he takes an 'nditte-
rent second place when her sugars
are exhibited in competition with
those of the MaurtiuS. The prGSi-
dent of the Royal Agricultural and
Commercial society, himself II fore
most planter, when he brings the
matter of the proposed exhibition
before the next meeting, ought to
make "a stirring appeal to managers
and chemists. And 1t might whet
local ambition all the more, if the
Society were to offer a worthy pre-
MUM 10 be added to every first prize
TINT shall be brought TO Demerara.-
, 1884-05-14
4 Letter from the Mahdi.

The following is the translation OF the
letter of the Mahdi to the tribes, melting
them to revolt, which was sent by General
, 1884-05-14

Tho 9Th of the month
MOharIem III the
year 1901 IA
HeQirGl.
Ibid.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-03-27
Killed Under the Wheels.

dublin jack" whose real name is
unknown generally, threw himself in
front of the passenger train, at the
round house, while the train was run
ming at the rate of Is miles an hour,
Thursday afternoon, and was cut into
fragments SO as to make the body I'M
recognizable. Dublin Jack was boot
black in this city, and had been living
here several months. He was dissi-
patcd man, but few weeks before his
death he had quit the flowing bowl.
The deceased was about 45 years Of age.
It is supposed that the effects of his
habits produced an alteration of the
mind and hence the deliberate suicide.
A temperance lesson is offered in this
tragedy to which the attention of the
personal liberty is called.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-03-27
Sudden Death.

Mrs. Kate Keech, daughter of Charles
Beeman, died at the residence of her
parents in this city, on Wednesday even
ing, the 10Th inst. Mrs Keech had
been in poor health for few weeks, but
was able to walk about, while sitting in
a chair she fell against the stove and
expired suddenly. Mrs. Kes-s was
married to Archie Keech three " four
years ago, and the union brought two
children who are left to the care of the
grand parents. The bereaved husband
and family have the sympathy of the
community. The funeral Of the de-
ceased took place Thursday afternoon
last, the funeral cortege being large
one,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-03-27

| Ed E. Myers, salesman at T. F..
Leidigh's store, departed for his former
home MELVILLE, Pa, in the valley of the
Cumberland Monday of last week. The
fact of him having purchased the resi-
dence of j. w. Rittenhouse creates a
suspicion that the young man will form
matrimonial alliance ere he returns to
his far western home on the vast rolling
prairies.
j. D. Shaffer and Mrs. William
Britt, his sister, have lost about 26
head Of cattle out of about 50 head in
the last six weeks. The cause of their
deaths have been 80 mysterious that
Nh. Shaffer forwarded request Tin the
form of petition signed by many Of
our citizens) to the Hon. Governor ask
ing that veterinary surgeon be sent
to ascertain the cause.
Miss Carrie Nichols returned on
Saturday oflast week from a visit to
relatives and old acquaintances in Wis
consin. Miss Nichols was absent for
several months and her returning was
the occasion of cheerful greeting BY
a host Of friends.
Mr.. Thomas Stanley, a recent ar
rival from England, is stopping at the
Summit House and looking our country
over with view Of engaging in stock
raising. Mr.. Stanley has acquired
quite knowledge Of stock by handling
it for a number of years in England
and if he should engage in the business
here we predict successful undertaking
for him.
The store loom of the Macarthur
building is leased for mercantile pur-
poses, the lessee takes possession
April Is, 1884.
III. B. Slaven Of Dodge, contractor,
has commenced the erection of house
for Mrs. William Britt near the new
NJ. E. Church on Pine street.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-03-27

Sturm & Metcalf are making an ex-
cellsnt quality of soda water, the spring
trade having opened pretty brisk already.
They are manufacturing superior arti-
Gle Of ginger ale, which we pronounce
the finest ever brought to Dodge. Mr..
Metealf has devoted good deal of time
in preparing the new article of ginger
ale, and his efforts are gratifying, hav-
ing produced an excellent quality of
the delightful beverage.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-03-27
After the Dance Halls.

Dr.. s. Galland, proprietor Of the
Great Western Hotel, has fledrhi pc
tition in the District Court of Ford
County, against Bond & Nixon, proprie-
tors of the dance hall, asking damages
to the amount of 81, 500, and praying
the court to restrain the conduct of the
business of the defendants The pc
tition is lengthy one and sets forth
many particulars. The plaintiff alleges
that his business of hotel keeping has
been injured and that his family have
been denied social society privileges in
consequence of proximity of the dance
hall to his place of business. We have
no doubt this suit will terminate the
vexed question of the dance hall, though
at present the "hall" is not conducted
with the eight fantastic ''toe and
keel, the dancing part being left out
altogether.
Judge Strang granted temporary
injunction restraining the business
conducted by the defendants Dancing
has not been carried on for some time,
but the order of the Judge will prevent
the conduct of whisky selling on the
premises and the other illegitimate
traffic known as prostitution. NJ. W.
Sutton is attorney for DR.. Galland, the
plaintiff in this suit, and he will prose
cute the case to successful termin-
alton.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-03-27
THE OLDEST NAGAZINEIN
AMERICA.

Although nearly every one knows Of
Godeys Lady's Book, it is not gener-
ally known that it is the oldest month
ly publication in America. Establish
ed in 1880, it has outlived all other
magazines, and might with propriety be
called the, mother of magazines ii this
country. Gray-haired men and women
remember it rs an entertainer when
their hearts were young, and young peo-
pie associate it with their first introduc-
ton to stories of romance. And the
rising generation find it as pure and in
teresting as did its parents, as its grand
parents did in days of .Auld Lang
Syne.' 1t is an old and we'll remember
ed landmark in our American literature.
and we doubt not that many of our
readers will recall with it pleasant
memories Of other days. The young
editor and proprietor, who now publish
es it, has evidently determined that all
who seek to renew their acquaintance
with the old favorite shall not be disap-
pointed. As viewed mechanically, it is
excelled by none, while its corps of
literary contributors includes many of
the best known names of magazine
writer's. 1t certainly speaks well for it
and our people, that, Notwithstanding
the enormous efforts made by the pub
fishers Of the numerous "penny dread
fuls," it finds such large patronage,
not only in America. but all over the
world. Although its low subscription
price $500 yeaD may somewhat in
Auence it's large circulation, we are in
clined to ascribe its popularity to in
trinsic merit, and we most cordially bid
the old book God-spesd on its second
half-century.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-03-27
Cheap Land for Sale.

r HAVE NEARLY THREE THOUSAND
i ACRES Of land. lying in three tracts, Ill
veal wat<rsd. and magnificent grazing land.
tire Of each tract. Adjoining range unlimited
and the foest in the world. A finer location for
stock ranch could not b selected. Each tract
suitable for . small ranch, or the three tracts
taken together would - very desirable for any
one wishing to open mp large one. / will sell
each tract separately or all three together at
very reasonable 6gures. Parties oeairiug On ch
. rsneA can meet big baygain BY applying to
:. n WR10HT,
jess Dodge clsy, kas
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-03-27

The annual conference of the NJ. E.
Church at its late session in Newton
made changes in this vacinity as fol-
lows: n. S. Buckner the late Presid-
ing Elder goes to Arkansas City, 7. C.
Miller late of Lyons is appointed in his
place to the Larned District, and A. P.
George of this place follows Mr.. Miller
at Lyons. w. j. Elliott. late of Medi-
cine Lodge, comes to Rev. George s
place at Dodge City and Speareville.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-03-27

Farmers hold that crop season new
or opened better and so filled with prom
Use. Throughout Missouri and Kansas
the winter wheat is in excellent condi-
ton, while the ground for spring SOW
ing and planting is in warm and fruit
ful state.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-03-27

J. D. Young, father of VIM. Gill,
alias Ccncho, who killed Henry Heck,
in dance hall few years ago, was in
the city last week, soliciting signatures
to a petition for the pardon of his son,
who is now confined in the pcnitentiary
serving out a life sentence. Time seems
to efface unpleasant memories as we'll as
to soften prejudices and produce sym
pathy; but the stern executive, after all,
may use the executive prerogative and
refusc to condonc the grave charge.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-03-27
PROPOSALS FOR BEEF AND
MUTTON.
HEADQUARTERS DEPT. OF THE Missouri,
OrYICE OF THE CHIEF CoM'Y OF SUBJ,
FORT LEAvENWORTH, KANSAS.

HEADQUARTERS DEPT. or THE Missouri,
OrYICE OF THE CHIEF COM'Y OF SUB'I,
FORT LEAvENwORTH, KANSAS,
MARCH II, 1884
CEALED PROPOSALS, in triplcatc, subject to
- the usual conditions, will be received at this
Office or at the Office Of the Acting Assistant Com
missaries OF Subsistence, at the pOsts1 named be-
low, until one o'clock p. NJ, on Thursday, April
18th, 1884, at which time and places they will be
opened in presence Of bidders, for furnishing the
fresh beef and mutton required by the Subsistence
Department, Z. S. A., for twelve months, cOmmenc-
ing July 1st 1884, or such less time as the Commits
sary General of Subsistence may direct, viz:
Forts Leavcnworth, Riley and Hays, Kansas;
Forts Gibson, Reno, Sill and Supply, Indian Terri
tory: Fort Elliott, Texas; Fort Lyon and Canton
ment on the Uncompahgre, Colorado.
Separate bids are also invited for furnishing, for
the same period, choice cnts for officers use, and
also for furnishing such beef cattle Of the hoof
may be required at each post for the Of troops
In the field or on the march
The undersigned reserves the right to reject any
or all bide. Blank proposals and information as
to conditions, quality Of beef, payments, etc.. can
be obtained upon application to the undersigned,
or to Acting Commissaries 1t either Of the posts
named. G. BELL,
C-a. e. 8. A., Chf. C. S. Dept. No.
mh90-H
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-03-27

The prospects are that the Tascosa
mail route will be made a tri-wcekly
line. The mail is now only running to
Beaver, l. T., the contract for carrying
the mail to Tascosa not having been
sub-let. L. X. Mcintyre has charge of
the sub-letting of this contract. John
Jobling is carrying the mail to Beaver
under a temporary contract.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-03-27

Referring to the accompanying notice
we desire to express to our friends
and customers our sincere thanks for
the many favors we have enjoyed at
their hands in the past, and we hope
that continuance of their kind pat
ronage may be extended to us in the
future, and we shall esteem it COM
pliment if our customers will make our
house (the Brick Store) their headquar-
tiers while in the city.
Our endeavors shall be to keep in the
lead with
A LARGE STOCK, FRESH GOODS,
AND LOW PRICES,
And to merit the favors and confidence
of our patrons by fair dealing.
Any orders entrusted us will receive
the best attention of
Yours, Respectfully,
r. NJ. WRIGHT & co.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-03-27

The Railroad Reading Room is a
neatly arranged building. The library
is yet incomplete, but few books having
been received. Gus. Arnold has charge
Of the rooms and he keeps things in
splendid order The grounds surround.
ing are fenced and will be sodded and
trees planted. Two large fountains
will be put up on the north and south
ends of the lot.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-03-27

Mayor Deger has ordered a special
meeting of the city council, at 2 o clock,
p. M, Friday, for the purpose of CO.
opeation and devising means for the
entertainment of stockmen, whose an
nual meeting will be held on April, I'd,
Sd and 4th.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-03-27

If you wish to sell, rent or buy city
property, or ranches for grazing or
farming purposes, apply to A. CRUM-
BAUGH, Deputy Co. Clerk, Real Estate
and Insurance Agent. Special atten-
ton to collecting rents and securing
good tenants.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-03-27
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

DODGE CRY, KAs, March 6, 1884.
Notice is hereby given that the firm
Of WRIGHT, BEVERLEY & Co. is this
9th day of March, 1884. dissolved by
mutual consent. The business to be
hereafter conducted by R. NJ. WRIGHT
& Co., which firm assumes all the liza
bili.ies of the firm of Wright, Beverley
& Co., and is to collect all the credits
due said firm so dissolved.
r. NJ. WRIGHT,
H. NJ. BEVERLEY.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-03-27

There are no nice little stories about
the return of the "prodigal daughter. y
The son can return and have the finest
veal served up for him, but the daugh-
ter must stay away.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-03-27

VIM, Harvey, general merchandise
dealer at Pierceville, Kas., was in the
city Monday, and paid his respects to
the TINES. Mr. Harvey has lived in
this region since 1879.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-03-27
Another Suicide.

Another unfortunate victim took the
morphine route Saturday night. May
Lewis, woman who lead a life of
shame for several years, ended her
trouble by taking dose of morphine
The poor victim broken down in health,
gave up her life that her troubles might
end. The deceased was buried Sunday
afternoon in the city cemetery.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-03-27

Mrs. Lemert returned from St. Louis
where she purchased fine lot of
millinery goods for the spring and sum-
mer trade Of Dodge City and surround
ing country.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-03-27

A half mile race track has been made
one mile north of the city. The track
is on level piece of groqpas<zaetchiy,
to the north.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-03-27

Said Speareville boarding house
keeper: $50 hot water is great cure,
is it? Well, l shan't let any of my
boarders get sick for want of that medi-
cine. Just put another gallon of hot
water in that oyster soup, Maria, and /
guess that you had better take out the
oyster now-it might be too rich
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-03-27

Rev. W. j. Elliott. newly appointed
Methodist minister to this place will not
arrive for some two or three weeks.
Those that know him speak of him as an
eloquent preacher, good pastor, So
ciable and genial friend, staunch ad
vocate for right and vehement op-
poser of wrong.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-03-27

4 ARR H8 Send six cents for postage, and re-
d pRlIE ceive free, a costly box Of goods which
~ 1 iABA,will help all, either sex, to more mon
ey right away than anything else in
this world. Fortunes await the workers, absolut-
ely sure at once address TRUE & Co., Augusta,
Maine.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-03-27

Ready & Bro. will open family
grocery store in the building occupied
bv Mrs. Beadlc.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-03-27
Bucklen,s Arnica Salye.

Bucklen'S Arnica Salye.
The best SaIve in the world for Cuts.
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheuu. Fever
Sores. Tetter. Chapped Hands, Chilblains
Corns. ard all Skin Eruptions. and pos>
lively cures Piles. or no nay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction.
or lnonev refunded. Price q cts. per box.
For sale at City Drug Store.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-03-27

4 number of friends have been in the
past week settling up~s.old scores and
paying year in advance, policy that
makes the printer feel good indeed.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-03-27

Fine rain Sunday and Monday morn
ing. The grass will now shoot forth
with the genial sun.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-03-27

B. A. Jones, superintendent of F. c.
Zimmerman cattle company, was in
the city last week. Ben looks hale and
hearty.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-03-27

The finest millinery stock ever brought
to the city can be found at Mrs. Lem
ert's millinery store.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-03-27

The Stockmen's convention meets i'll
this city on April I'd, and will continue
three days. Extensive preparations are
being made for the grand occasion.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-03-27

n. Mendenhall has returned from
Wintersett, Iowa, and will cast his for
tunes in Dodge. His family will come
out this summer.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-03-27

L. K. Mcintyre Is opening up fine
trade in the lumber business. He ha.
a fine stock and sells low.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-03-27

ion read. and that the same IL truss except n 70
far as matters alleged to be upon information and
BELIEF and as to such matters he believes to be
true. s. GALLAxD.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ed day
Of March A. D., 1884.
Z. D. SWAN, Notary Public.
Commission expires Oct, "a, 1887.
Temporary injunction allowed a. prayed for
upon the execution Of plaintiff to defendants of
bond In a sum Of $500. to be approved by Clerk of
District Court, Ford County, Kansas.
j. c. STRAHG, Judge.
Larned, Kansas, March I'D, 1884
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-03-27

F. c. Zimmerman is agent for the
celebrated Hazard Powder, and will
sell to dealers at eastern prices, freight
added.