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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-10-10
The Deception Of the Microscope.

A hundred microscopes OF different
sizes and manufacture were ranged in
a line around the hall. Many visitors
looked through them with great curl
ositv. Under one of the glasses wa, a
beautiful gold bug that lookcd like a
mountain of sh ming gold. A postage
stamp under another lens was as large
as the State of Texas. \ drop of ink
looked like the slack Sea. Three OF
four grains of sand beneath q large
microscope We're a Sahara What
seemed the Chicago contlagrat'o on was
a FREELY, A tly-track magnitied one
million dlametcrs resembled the crater
of u volcano. \ Jersey mosquitoes
bill looked like the mast of Il ship. A
vast ocean with whales. sea serpents
and schools of porpoises floating and
gamboling in it was II drop of water
from an Old rain barrel. Some DIN fizz
ms thimble looked like the great Yey-
ser in the National Park.
''What is this herd OF wild b~utlaloo:''
asked an old lady. adjusting her spec
tacles and taking her eyes from the
microscope.
"Those are not buffalo. madam"
said a scientist. The are insects too
small to be seen with the naked eye.'
''What is this that looks like the At
laslt:c cable"' ASKED Il young lady.
"a hair from Il young mans mus
tache," sad a microscopic.
ook atJumbo," eNcla med a little
girl, rs | held her up to look into the
microscope at ayoung flea.
"lt's the same elephant / saw at
Farnum's show" said the little boy,
greatly delighted.
''NNha1 Il beautiful lake. said two
s'rIlng ladies who had Just looked
throu-h Il microscope. They glanced
at the card which labeled the oh ect
under the glass. 1t read: "a enar's
toe-nail. ~. Y. journal.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-10-10
A Rain Machine.

After great battles, violent rain
storms are OF very general occurrence.
This IS due, it is now known, to the
agitation produced in the air by the
violent explosions of cannon and mus
kerry. The detonations attract clouds,
and at length comes the grateful rain to
dissipate the smoke Of the battle,
soothe the agony of the wounded and
dying. Acting upon this hint, invent
ors have been at work at the task of
making machines which would break
up seasons of drought. Great fires and
explosions OF gunpowder have been
suggested. but the cost would be too
great for the small area benefited by
the shower that would follow. In Aus
tralla, a new rain-producing machine
is about to be tested. 1t is simply a
balloon which carries up into the air a
heavy charge OF dynamite. At Il suili-
Gent distance above the earth the dvna-
mite is exploded by an electric current
that passes through the wire commune
eating with the earth. This machine
will not be expensive, and should it
succeed in breaking up droughts, the
human race will be vastly benefited. 1t
will be the first step enablingus to con-
troll he amount Of moisture we get
from the heavens. Should we succeed
IN Kidding any portion of our planet of
dry spells hurtful to vcgeta ion, we
would soon find means of dissipating
clouds which were dispensing too much
rain. The fertility of the earth would
be quadrupled if MAJ could at will pro-
duce rainy and dry weather, and who
wi | say in view OF the marvels of mod
crn control oven nature that MAJ will
not in time have as complete command
OF the atmosphere that surrounds the
globe as he has OF the earth which he
lnhaDitS?-DeWOrcSt's l0DtALy
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-10-10
our Young Folks.

ga , 1T.
"If I were only q kitten,
How Jolly and nice twould De
To play about in the sunshine
And run up the tallest tree!
"Incver should hem the towels
Nor sewa any buttons on;
l never should have to stay in school
Till the brightest hours were gone.
s.Somctimes, though. I should be busy
Making q marble roll,
Or sitting, if | were hungry.
To watch by a u hole.
"But if l were feeling lazy.
I'd curl myself in a ball,
And lie all day by the fire.
With nothing to do at all.
sBut. dear! / had most forgotten
If l were only q cat
couldn't be mammals grille.
Now what do you hin Of that!
"I'l work end I'll study bravery
Always, TO hear her say:
My own ~little.darling daughter,
You have bcen good today"
Sydney DdH't, IN our Little Ones.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-10-10

"A European newspaper calculates
tt at slxty-seven persons die each min
ute, while seventy arc born.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18
Prospecting for Coal.

The Larncd Optic, gives the follow
ing bit Of interesting news:
The lack of fuel and high price of
coal, has stimulated the organization of
a strong movement among son.e of our
business men to investigate and search
for coal veins in Pawnee county. The
move is now Oh foot. and it is to be
hoped will prove success. In some
Of the old countries. shafts are driven
from /, 700 to $500 feet in the earth,
and abundant supplies reached. We
cannot see why something of this kind
cannot be attained here. Frequently
in boring wells, veins of coal from ten
to fourteen inches have been passed
through at less than one tenth that dis
lance in this part of Kansas, and it is
highly probable that larger veins still
can be reached at further depth.
Such discoveries would be Of an meal
cula5le value to our people, and the fu-
ell could be heisted to the surface at a
mere nominal cost, to what we have to
pay for freightipg it on the railroads.
1t is hoped that the enterprise will 60
ahead and prove success. If so, 10
one respect new era viii dawn to bless
this rich pait Of God heritage.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18

We call attention of our readers to
an advertisement Of the Chicago Cot
tagc Organ Company in another column,
and We take pleasure in recommending
to the general public company whose
organs have attained a popular
reputation for their superior
musical qualities, artistic beauty
and general excellence. This Com
pany ranks among the largest and best
in the United States, having a capacity
for manufacturing 500 organs per
month, and its organs are shipped into
nearly every inhabitable portion of the
globe. The members composing the
firm Of the Chicago Cottage Organ Com
pany are men of experience, integrity,
skilled in their line, conduct their bust
ness on al equitable basis, and we pre-
dict for the Chicago Cottage Organ a
brilliant future.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18

The entertainment under the auspi-
ces of the Presbyterian church, to be
given at Carys Hall, on the evening of
the oath, (''Christmas Eve'') will be
one of the most interesting ever given
in the city. A Christmas cantata, the
singers dressed in appropriate costumes,
together with singing by over so or
more children, combined with instru-
mental Accomplishments. One Of the
most pleasing features Of the entertain
ment, will be sure-encugh Log Cabin,
from which Santa Claus will distribute
presents to the children. Any person
may place presents in the Log Cabin.
A committee will be on hand to receive
and arrange presents after O clock in
the afternoon. Children admitted free.
Adults, 25 cents. Reserved seats, 35
cents. Reserved seats at Sturtevant's
drug store. Doors open at Z O'Clock
Exercises begins at s clock.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18
Shady.

There has been rumor in town this
week, whether we'll founded or not we
cannot say, that Rosebud, a colored
minister of this city, who has been in
Georgia for the past month, will soon
return with five hundred colored fam
lies. They will settle in town. What
they are to engage in has not yet trans
pired: They are said to be wealthy plant
ers, bankers, manufacturers, artisans
and so forth, which is not unlikely.
Several new school houses are to Be
erected at once in the east side. That's
comforting. Five hundred new resi-
dences will be built also, at once.
This is prospecting boom that we
can scarcely real;ze.-Grest Bend Tri
bune.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18

A word to the boys. Never do any
thing in a sneaking manner, and either
be man or mouse in all your actions
If you don t like fellow don't crimp
and cringe before his face, like hun
cry tramp whining for drink, and then
''shcot Of against him when he isn't
present, ike silly braggart at target
match. 1t don't look nice, and your
friends will soon commence to despise
you for it. If you Go anything wrong
don't lie to cover it up. A sin con-
cealed breeds numerous Other sins. And
lastly don't fiddle time away on girls
that you ought to pu: in working, or
you are liable not to work at all. Bear
these few hints in mind.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18

Cyrus and his hosts.
Full company Of troops.
Ancient profane history informs us,
'That which kindled Gods wrath
against Babylon, was:
"1st. Her cruelty
"2nd. The sacrilegious impiety Of
her king, and her pride.
Babylon said in her heart,
am the queen Of Nations
The king made great feast to a
thousand Of his lords, and drank wine
before the thousand. They drank wine
and praised the gods of gold, of silver,
of brass, of iron and of stone" and as
an insult to the God of Jacob, he and
his whole court drank wine out Of those
sacred vessels brought from Jerusalem S
temple seventy years before.
The rich splcndor and magnitude of
the court of this wicked king, may be
looked fer as one of the grandest scenes
ever gotten up in Dodge City, for the
Opera House will be completed with a
Stage, in size and arrangement, equal
to the occasion. This Grand Oratorio
is to be given under the auspices, and
for the benefit of the X. p. Band. This
band is composed Of good substantial
citizens Of Dodge City. They are
practicing twice each week under the
instruction of Prof. Eastman, each
member is bearing his share of the ex-
pense. Their object is to become one
Of the permanent institutions of Dodge
City, in fact band of the people, and
for the people. And in this way, only,
they hope to get sufficient funds to pay
for instruction, music, &C., so that
when the spring-time and summer
comes again, they may be enabled to
gladden. the sweet hours of many
closing day with harmonious strains,
that will cause all to exclaim Listen
to our band.
In this they must have the hearty
cooperation and support Of all, but
more especially at the present time. It
is hoped that all those who sing, all
who would wish to sing, and all those
who think they cannot sing, but would
like to, to come promptly to the place
appointed for rehearsal and do what.ver
may be given you to do.
Prof. Eastman is:.a peculiar man, he
may make great Cyrus out Of a
School boy-come out and see.
We shall speak further in next is
isue of the prominent features of this
grand entertainment.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18

A cure for loco poison has been dis
covered by the Cimarron New West. It
says:
We are told by some Of the best
stockmcn in this country that a sure
remedy against stock eating loco is
plenty of salt so placed on the range
that the stock has free access to it. An
occasional feed of it is not enough, but
must have it constantly. 1t is a simple
and cheap remedy, and we recommend
stockmen to try it.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18

A Great Bend youth, who was max
ing a rather extended call the other
evening was asked by the young lady
if he hadn't been reading about the
Greeley expedition lately, and if con-
slant reflection On the subject hadn' t
led him to imagine he was now in the
Arctic regions. why do you ask
that?' asked the youth. Because you
seem to be under the impression that
the nights are six months long"
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18

r. NJ. Wright & Co. have the finest
line of Blankets from 81. so to $40. 90
per pair, ever shown in Dodge.
Protect your horses from the cold
winds; you can find good ones at r. N.
Wright & Co.'S. from 81 to IS.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18
Vennor is dead. but before he pas,

Vennor is dead, but before he passed
away he had completed his predictions
for 1885. In his general forecast, he
said: "We are in a moist period
which will continue for two years. ex-
tending over the Northern and Middle
states aud Canada" The fall Of 1854
be predicted WOULD be very open. He
also predicted a green. Christmas aud a
mild New Year.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18

VIM. Hall, Manager of York Parker
Draper Mercantile Co, accompanied by
his wife, went last week to st. Louis to
spend few weeks. We hope he will
lie benefited by the recreation. Mr..
Draper, Of that firm. has returned. aud
will remain during the winter.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18
For Sale or Trade.

100 acres Of choice bottom land just
across the Arkansas river. lying one
mile from Front street, Dodge City.
There are regular laid out roads on
two sides Of this land, and the very
best Of water is obtainable at depth
of ten to fifteen feet. For particulars
call on or address PERRY Widen, No.
Sc Front street, Dodge City, Kas.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18

R. NJ. Wright & Go. have just re-
ceived large line of Silk Handkerchief
suitable for presents, including a lot Of
raw silk very desirable for working
names. Thes. goods were purchased
in SanFrancisco and are very handsome
designs.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18

If you wish to obtain anything in the
line of Pure Drugs, Patent Medicines,
Paints, oils. Wall Paper, Stationery,
Fancy Goods, and Toilet Articles, or a
prescription properly and correctly COM
pounded with the purest drugs go to
STURTEvANT & Co.'S,
Successors to Sanl. Gallagher.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18
Rucklen's Arrica SaIya

The best SaIve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rher N. Fever
Sores. letter. Chapped Hands ChIlbIains
Cons. and all Skin Eruptiops. and rosi>
lively cures Piles. or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed TO give perfect satisfaction.
or money refunded Price % cts. per box.
For sale at City Drug StOra
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18

-Four brick dwellings are to be built
by jacob Collar. lie is making arrange
mcnts to buy the brick. Jake is not
slow in moving, and is bound to get
there. We nope more brick improve
ments will so or.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18

j. NJ. Pettus has charge Of the
coal business of J. Cellar, taking the
place of A. c. Langley. Charley Pet
tiers, as he is better known. will attend
to this business as prompt!d as his pre-
deccsscr.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18

Christmas toys, cards, dolls, &c, al
the millinery rooms Of Mrs. Lemert. a
line stock Just received.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18

Mcintyre & Hopper have establish
ed lumber yard at Cimarron. Mr..
Hopper, of that firm, was in the city
on Sunday, and reports increasing trade
in the prospective lively Cimarron.
Town lots in Cimarron are advancing.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18

J. W. Eckels, of the Carlisle, iPa)
valley Sentinel and Jno. F. Herman,
of the "Kansas City Times were
callers Tuesday.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18

Court has dragged more than usual
this term. The criminal case brought
here from Dodge of crime committed
by older persons and charged to boy,
resulted in hung jury, eleven for &C
quittal, one for conviction, while .
dozen cases of greater moment and in
volving serious interests, were dismiss
ed without trial.-Larned CkTonoscope.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18

II. c. Mcclure, Of Bel.eviile. Ohio,
was in the city lent week. He is an
old friend Of Andrew Evarts. We
hope that Mcclure will end it to his
advantage to locate in Ford county.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18

By reference to an advertisement it
will he seen that some choice pieces of
land are offered for sale. This land is
near the city, will be sold cheap, and
will make desirable suburban residence
lots.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18

Two men broke into the store of N.
Collar last week, and stole goods TO the
amount Of $50. 90. Two men were ar
rested aud held over. One Of the men
is wanted on charge of robbery in Can
ada
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18

A thirteeu-pcund boy called at Sher-
if Sugh.ue's residence Saturday night.
We are glad to state that mother and
child are doing we'll, and the father is
correspondingly happy.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18

The citizens of Ashland who were ar
rested on charge Of resisting an OFF,
Ger, were discharged BY Judge Cook.
The unfortunate affair at Ashland has
entirely subsidized.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18

The contract for building DR.. Nc
Carty's new opera house and skating
rink has been awarded to John l.. STA
ven. The building will be 60 x 125
feet. Work has commenced.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18

The infant son of Mike Sughrue is
the recipient of favor from the Ash
land Town Company. The company
has presented the young fellow with a
town lot.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18

]. f. McAdams is prepared to fur
nish coal in large and small quantities,
and will weigh on his new improved
How scales just from Kansas City.
Coal Office in P. R. Hobbies store,
next to postficc, north.
J. f. MCADANs.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18

The Price Well Sinking Company arc
constructing a well on the ranch of S.
A. Billiard, south Of Garden City. This
company is putting up large number
Of wells.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18

Millinery goods, zephers, saxony neck
wear and fancy goods always found in
good assortment at the lowest prices at
Mas. BEADLE's.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18

The NJ. Z. Church and Presbyterian
Church societies are providing enter
tainments for the children and older
people on Christmas eve. The NJ. 4.
Church entertainment will be held in
the new church bedding. The Presby-
terrain church society have engaged the
opera house. We have no doubt the
children of Dodge City will have good
time.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18

There is danger even in the contri-
button box, for prominent business
man of the city in fishing up some
change from the depths of his vest
pocket on Sunday, rubbed some fric
ton matches together and they went
off with fzz and smoke that startled
some of his ncighbors into thinking
that Dante's Inferno must be very
near.-Larned Chronoscope.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18
ATTEHTIoy, LADIES

The undersigned is prepared to do all
kinds of rag carpet weaving. All kinds
Of carpet chain constantly On hand, and
ready-made carpets for SALE Address
VIZ. H. GILLARD, Offerle, Kas. 6m
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18

W. C. Shinn has commenced building,
on bis addition north of the city. A
number Of building lots have been sold
in Shinn' addition this season.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18

Our merchants aud store-kecpers are
preparing some fine things for Christ
mas Some of their advertisements
: will be found in this issue Of the TINES
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18

NJ. w. Sutton will remove his family
to Kinsley in May, but be will continue
the practice of law in Dodge. He put
chased the fine residence of TAYLOR
Flick, adjoining Kinsley.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18

L. d. Allen, who resides at indie
rendence, Mo-, was thrown from a
wagon on Monday, and received a bro
ken leg. The injury is not serious.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18
Bulwer's Complete Works Free.

Each customer who purchases five
dollars worth in cash of Holiday Goods
at one purchase at Sturtevant & Co.'s,
will be entitled to one ticket in drawing
Christmas morning, for Bulwer's Nov
els
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18

We will have the best assortment of
Candies and Fruits ever exhibited in
Dodge, for Christmas holidays
german & REANER.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18

Last week Sheriff Sughrue arrested
three men, charged with burglary and
put them in Jail. The county officers
are on the alert for offenders.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18
The SNuth Side Hotel

Has been repaired, -eft.ed and refur-
nished, and is now opened to the trav
cling public. Everything home-like
and pleasant.
A good Feed Stable and large Horse
Pasture in connection.
Prices reasonable. No drinks sold
on the premises. J. II. CRAWFORD.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18
"a CAL "a e W s.

Parties owing this Office are requested to call
and settle between this and the 25.h OF this month
We have several thousand dollars our books
scattered in small amounts about the county, and it
would give us chance to meet paper bills and
printers wages promptly il paid. Please come in
and settle.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18
To the Public.

For one week only will sell glass
and queensware at cost, must sell to
make room for other goods. Come all
and get a bargain at
+. G.. ZIMMERMANN's
Store.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18

Judge II. J. Fringer is on short
visit to Hot Springs. We are glad to
state that he is improving in health.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-18

Chas. Shields has opened full stock
Of tinware and hardware At the red
front in postofice block.