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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18
The Irrigation Ditch.

The irrigation company is pushing
its work right along. The work has
reached Howell, station nine miles
west of Dodge City, and the ditch will
be constructed to this point about the
last days of October The company
has in its employ about 100 men, hay
ing lately added working force of six
ty teams from Colorado. The cost of
the construction Of this ditch will be be-
tween 100000 and $409, 600, and
from this estimate the reader can form
an idea of the magnitude of the work.
The ditch will be completed before the
spring of next year and lands lying
along the canal will be irrigated for next
season crops.
There will be plenty of water in the
river for irrigation purposes at all times
of the year and in all seasons, whether
wet or dry. 1t must be considered that
a vast number of bitches would be re-
CURED to consume the flow of water in
the Arkansas river The difference of
the velocity OF the flow OF water In the
river and in the bitches must be taken
into account in estimating the consump
ton Of water. AS the volumn of water
in the river is so much greater than the
flow of water in the bitches, many
small streams could be supplied and no
perceptible change being noted. The
water in the river on account Of its rise
and descent has greater momentum,
while the water in a narrow ditch on
plane with less degrees Of declination
becomes slow and sluggish, but afford
ing all the velocity necessary for its
proper distribution. The Arkansaw
will pay tribute to all the bitches that
may be constructed in Kansas or Col
orado.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18
SPEAKEVILLE ITEMS:

Rev \. f. Thomson, Of the Pres
byterian church, has become permanent
10 located in cur town, having recently
moved his family here from Larnea.
Il. n. Van Voorhis has just return
ed from visit 10 his old home, MonoI :
gahela City, Pa.
Miss Anna Shuman and Miss Do
IA Leidigh departed for Topeka last
week where they viii attend the Wash
burn college.
Mr. and Mrs. J. n. Leidigh have
gone on tour, intending to visit Chi
cago, Harrisburg and Niagria Falls be-
fore returning.
Miss Crawford, formerly Of Indi-
ana, is engaged as assistant teacher in
our school.
MIR. Charles S. Pierce Of Hope
ston, Illinois, was here the first of the
week looking the country over for
friends, who are desirons Of purchasing
lands.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18

No other animal is SO much affected
by it's surroundings as the horse. The
climate. the soil, the food, in fact ev-
rything in connection with the breeding
and rearing of horses. tells more or less
upon their condition, character and
habits when they have come to the age
of maturity. As an Illustration Of this
compare the gaits of the Barbs and the
Arabian horses. In Barbary it is rough,
stony, billy, intersected with ravines,
and III many places covered with prickly
bushes. The districts of Asia, III which
the purest Arab horses are bred pres
ent, on the other hand, fat or slightly
undulating surfaces, with scanty vege-
tation, while for the most part they are
carpeted with thick layers OF sand. In
Africa the horse, being unable to gallop
with safety, accustomed himself to the
trct, as being the safest and easiest
gait under the circumstances, and the
adoption Of this action forces him to
bend the knee and develop the muscles
which are thus brought into play. In
other words, Barb horses trot, while
Arabian horses gallon, because nature
imposes upon each the necessity of ad-
apting their action to the ground in the
midst Of which there are severally born.
Stockman.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18
Man Killed.

A middle-aged man, a passenger On
the east bound train yesterday after
noon, was killed by being run over by
the ears. The man jumped off the
the train at the cut in front of the post
Office block, and his clothing being
caught on the railing he was thrown
against the car. The car wheel crushed
his right hand, and his shoulder was
considerably bruised. He was killed
instantly. The name of the man was
Shafer, and he lived at Cimarron.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18
irrigation What it is, and why
used.

From the Garden City Sentinel.
In all countries subject to drouth, or
where the rainfall during the season
for growing and ripening crops cannot
be depended upon to bring forward veg
citation, plan Of irrigation has been
brought into use, and by a system of
canals, or bitches, great rivers and
mountain streams have been laid under
contribution and made to do for the
thirsty and parched land, what nature
failed to provide for By this system
the producing plains Of California.
and the valleys of Utah have been made
to blossom like the rose, and reward the
faith and labor Of the toiliEg husband
man with enormous crops, such as can
not be grown on the same acreage any
where on the Continent in the natural
way. Irrigation has been applied to
this, Finney county, which lies in that
portion Of Kansas, known everywhere
as the ''great American DESERT and
where it is said that it rarely. if ever,
rains. A mistake, however, as the
writer has seen it rain q number of
times in sho,tspace of time, and quite
enough to satisfy the wants Of an ex-
IRENE "Hard-shell'' Baptist. There
are three principal bitches running
through different portions OF the coun-
ty. known as the ''kansas, 'Illinois"
aud Great Eastern, and are i'll
length, eight, thirteen and thirty miles,
this latter ditch is rot completed
These all take their water from the Ar
kansas river, which has fall of seven
feet to the mile, and are, at their source,
from thirty to fifty feet wide. Our
purpose will be served by describing the
Kansas ditch, which takes its water
some Ave miles West of Garden City,
and enters the river again eight miles
from its source on the East. From the
main ditch are four laterals. leading the
water out from different points over the
valley. which is about two miles wide
All the farms along these bitches are
OF can be irrigated This is done by
means of dams at the point it is desired
to take water on a farm. When the
dam is in place, the water rises to the
top Of the ditch and flows over ground
to be watcred. Through the farm are
small bitches Or deep burrows, made to
carry the water to any portion OF the
farm you desire to water, and the over
flow is caused in the same way. 1t re-
quires some time and work to irri gate q
farm successfully, but the farmer is re-
warded b. an abundant harvest. The
cost of irrigation is one dollar per acre.
IF the rainfall continues as it has been
fol the past year, there will be TO need
OF tie bitches, but 90 where you will,
you will find seasons of drouth, where
the bitches would be hailed with delight.
Now We have the bitches, and soil that
is near two feet in depth, as productive
as can be found anywhere. What more
do we want, except the honest faithful
tilling OF the soil, to produce crops
such as have not been dreamed Of in the
eastern part Of the State?
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18

A pater famiIias of the city one day
last week sent up to His home box of
beautiful peaches. His wife and a
friend or two INDUCED in several peach
cs, each one little better than the first.
Finally the housewife removed all the
peaches from the box, and in the bot
tom found centipede, as lively as its
thousand legs could make it. The
scene defed description. In the firm
belief that those peaches were all pois-
oned by the beastly worm, the eaters
of the fruit swallowed cotious draughts
of warm mustard water, and speedy
brought the no longer convicted luxury
to the light Of day. Hereafter cent?
pedes and peaches will be linked to-
gether in the minds Of that afflicted
family. Chronoscope.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18
Came TO Grief.
The Mobectie Panhandle saws:

The Mobeetie Panhandle says:
The man Henry G. Young, with
many aliases, who forged drafts on the
Francklyn Land and Cattle company
here last June, and On one of them OBJ
tanned SO, 900 fraudulently from r. NJ.
Wright, of Dodge City. has very pro-
perly came to grief He deposited 81, ;
600 of the money obtained from Wright
with some papers at a bank in Kansas
City, and, perhaps from some cause
frightened away, never returned fo1 it,
so that it was recovered by the rightful
owner He went thence to st. Louis.
and playing stockman artfully and by
letters furnishing proof of his asser-
tons. ingratiated himself in the good
graces of the live stock commission
men there. On the strength of this he
obtained credit with the Jaccard Jewel
ry house, which he beat in goods to the
amount of 50, GEO, and after doing the
commission men for various sums skip
ped. since which time he has remained
in obscurity. On last Monday, Sth
inst. at Galveston, he offered three
forged drafts for large amounts on the
Francklyn Land 6 Cattle company,
purporting to be drawn by II. T. Groom
in favor of c. A. Greathouse and en-
dorsed by 3. &. Groom: NJ. ". Shaw,
tswhom the drafts were presented for
payment. had his suspicious aroused in
some way and caused Greathouse to be
arrested. The party arrested proves
to be the same We knew here last June.
and who did the little transactions for
the Francklyn company under the name
of Il. c. Young. The country is to
be congratulated that so bold an oper-
asor has gotten to the end of his tether
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18

The Republican Central Committee
oe Ford county, Kansas; will meet at
Dodge City, Sept. 9th, Saturday for
the purpose of calling a Republican
county convention.
P. G. REYNOLDS, Chairman.
II. II. CLARK. Sec y.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18

Maine did nobly. The official re-
turns give the Republican candidate for
governor 2G,Gl5 majority over the Dem
ocratic candidate. The state is pretty
sure to give Blaine in November full
%. 900 majority.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18
The South Side Hotel

Has been repaired, reftted ard refur-
nished, and is now opened to the tray
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, 1884-09-18
STATE OF KANSAS.

Ford County.
In the District Court of the 10th Judicial District
sitting in and for Ford County, Kansas
David Black vs. Myra Black.
The defendant Myra Black viii take notice:
David Black of the county of Ford and state OF
Kansas plaintiff did on the 30 day Of August, A.
n 1894. file his petition in the District Court OF
Ford county against the defendant, the said Myra
Black praying for divorce from the said Myra
Black and the defendant is hereby notified that she
is required to appear and plead answer or demur
to said petition on before the 18th day OF Ocfo,
Der, A. D. 1884, or same will be taken as true, and
Judgment rendered accordingly.
DAVID BLACK, Plaintiff.
BYE d. SWAN His Attorney.
Attest ". F. Petition. Clerk District Court
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18
\. B. KLAINE.

Rev. T. G. Miller p f., will preach
at the Union church next Monday at
100 p. H., and after preaching the
quarter conference will hold its second
business session for the year. Please
let us have full turn out.
". j. ELLIOT, Pastor.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18

A ':straw' taken OH an A., T. & S.
T. train coming through Kansas result
ed as follows: Blaine 80, Cleveland
35, Butler Z, St. John l. This was
taken Friday morning, by passenger
who has been harvesting straws all the
way from Boston, and he says they
were all in about the same proportion
as this one.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18
Rucklep's Arnica Salye.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts.
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheuu Fever
Sores. letter. Chapped Hands, Chlib'ains
Corns. and all Skin Eruptions. and p0si>
lively cures Piles. or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction.
or money refunded. Price y cts. ger box.
For sale at City Drug Store.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18

Mr. Sheldon, Presbyterian minister
of this place, lost two grey mare ponies
Monday night, one picketted, suppose
broke his rope and, part rope with him
(if not stolcn.) Brand of heart on the
shoulder of one and q on the hip of the
other, small one shod before, two 9th
err brands, do not remember. VIII give
a liberal reward for the return or knowl-
edge of the same.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18
PI.ASTERINs.

Plastering and calcimining done on
short notice in the best workmanlike
manner. l.. K. JOHNSON.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18
NERVOUS DEBILITY,
lv HANOVER'S SPECIFIC

Brain and Nerve Medicine, guaran-
teed Specific for NERVOUS DEAILITY aud
WEAKNESS, HYsTEEIA, DIZZINESS. Con-
WILSON'S. FITS, NERVOUS NEURALGIA.
HEADACHE, NERVOUS REGISTRATIONS.
caused by the use of alcohol or tobacco.
WAKEFULNFss, MENTAL DEPRESSION,
SOFrENING of the BRAIN resulting IN in
sanity and leading to misery and Death,
PREMATURE. old age, BARRENNEss. Loss
of power iu either sex, INVOLUNTARY
LOSSES and SPERMAToRRHOEA caused bs
the over exertion of the braiu, SELF
ABUSE. OF over indulgence.
FEMALE WEAKNESS, as BACKACHE.
WEAKENING discharges, INFLAMMATION,
UICERATIOS, IRREGULARITIES, CHANGE
of LIFE. etc. Each box contains one
months treatment. SLIGO a box or six for
IS, 90. Sent by mail post paid. on receipt
Of price.
any ease. With each order received by
Us for SIX boxes. accompanied oI 50. OO we
will send the purchaser our written Guar>
aniee to refund he mouey il not cured
Guarantee issued only by proprietors-
ADDRESS
HANOVER SPECIFIC CO..
LOCK Box 5S4. CHICAGO.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18

The difference of eastern and western
atmosphere is shown by the manner in
which s. to 100 degrees of heat in New
York and other eastern cities prostrates
men and beasts and causes a general
suspension of business. In Kansas
men and animals work right along in
that heat.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18

Millinery goods, zephers, saxony neck
wear and fancy goods always found in
good assortment at the lowest prices at
Mgs. BEApLE $.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18

A valuable tract of land, consisting
of 800 acres, we'll watered and fine graz
ing and hay land is offered for sale at a
bargain. Apply to G. W. Il. johnson,
on Duck Creek.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18
To the Editor Of the TIMFs.


Absence from home and press of bus
mess have so far prevented my notice
of an abusive TRADE against nae by Mr..
Groendyke in the Globe OF the second
instant In your next issue, if you Will
allow me space, / shall have something
to say to the gentleman.
4 DrrS--,C
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18

L. Z. Notary, the land agent, was
called to Cuyler, in Finney county, last
week, on business connected with the
land Office. This is pretty good evil
dence of his knowledge of the land laws
and his efficiency and confidence in bust
ness.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18

The undersigned is prepared to do all
kinds of rag carpet weaving. Ill kinds
Of carpet chain constantly on hand, and
ready made carpets for sale. Address
WV. H. GILLARD, Oferle, Kas. 6m
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18

The Ladies Aid Society of the NJ. E..
church will hold meeting in the new
church building on Friday afternoon at
4 o clock. A fine entertainment is be-
ing arranged.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18

The dedication of the new Methodist
church at Speareville will take place on
Sunday next. Rev. A. p. George will
preach the dedicatory sermon.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18
Coal Agency.

j. +. McAdams has been appointed
agent for the Canon City, Trinidad and
Usage City mining companies, and is
prepared to furnish coal in any quaint
tv desired. Orders left On slate ii
postofiice building.
J. E. MCADAMs.
Dodge CITY, Kas.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18

In Maine the votes cast for the pro-
hibitory amendment to the constitution
numbered 81, 507 against 20, pa. the
amendment being adopted by MAORI
ty Of 4. 2S3.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18

For one week only I will sell glass
and Gueensware at cost, must sell to
make room for other goods. Come all
and geta bargain at
L. c. LIMMERMANN S
Store
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18
SHEEP FOR SALE.

1000 HIGH GRADE MERINo SHEEP,
mostly one and two year old Ewes. For
further information address
C. SCHMoKER,
ap17 Odee, Ford county, kas.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18

4 full and complete stock of con-
dictionary to be found at p, r. Hob
bic s bakery, one door north of postof-
fee
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18
Merchant Tailor.

f. r. Robbins has his tailor shop in
the clothing house Of 0. Marsh & Co,
and persons who want clothing of the
latest style and best make. will please
give HIM call!
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18

Fred T. NJ. Wenie has been appoint
ed agent for the sale of railroad lands
IN Ford county. Fred's well known
experience in sale of lots and lands will
give him an excellent advantage in his
appointment. Lands in the county are
becoming saleable at a fire rate.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18

F. I. VI. Wenie has been appointed
agent for the sale OF railroad lands in
Ford county. Lands are becoming val
liable.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18
StraYnd or Stolen.

One dun mare with black stripe
down its back ard cut on left fore
shouderan also on neck. \ liberal re-
ward will be paid for the return or in
formation Of the same. The above
strayed from H. Collar pasture. I'M
formation will be received at this Office.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18

Hats, hats, hats, by the wagon load
at Mrs Beadle's $. New goods weekly,
keeps her store ahead of all competition
in both style and prices.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18

Chas. Shields has opened full stock
of tinware and hardware at the red
front in postoilice block.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18

Dressmakers are wanted at Mrs. Tru-
den s dress making rooms, in TINES Of
flee building. The best of wages will
be given.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18

County politics is very quiet, but soon
the lion will roar
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18

The members of the Republican
County Central committee it is hoped
will attend the meeting of the commit
tee on Saturday, 9th inst.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18
Fer 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 ffteen 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, 1884-09-18

Il. +. Burns, former Police Judge,
j. W. Sidlow ex-county commissioner,
we're in the city yesterday.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18

Oh, oh, Johnnie, have you seen those
candy bananas at Widen $, they are 50
good.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18

Sunday was Kansas day-the wind
blewcth much. and the dust followed.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18

s. Gallagher has sold his drug store
to Sturtevant q Co.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18

Dodge City will become a manufac-
turing place.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18

Hobbies bakery and confectionery
one door north of postofice OH Bridge
street.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18

The Imperial is the best -four and
the king of Kansas. next best in the
state. for sale at WELDEN's.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18

The red front is the name of Chas.
Shields new tinware establishment.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18

F. I. NJ. Wenie is agent for the sale
of railroad lands Now is good time
for bargains.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18

Elder Collins will preach in the Tn
ion church sunday morning and evening
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18

Silk ribbons, hair goods, canvas, cor
sets, yelvets and lace at Mrs. Beadlc' $,
LIST door north of Wright House.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18
70 the Public.

New goods arriving daily at VIII
DEN S.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18
ATTENTION, LADIES

Fresh invoice Of those boiled n,acker-
ell in mustard sauce at WILDES s.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18

1890 Head Of Sheep for Sale.
The undersigned offers 200 head of
graded sheep, mixed fock, for sale.
For particulars inquire of
PETER BLAIR.
427-1m Belle Mead p O., Kas.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18

The finest stock of triple and quad
ruplc silver plated casters in the city is
at N'ILDEN's
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18

Stoncwarc of every description, for
sale BY j. Fl. CRAWFORD.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18

Machine Oh, fine article, for sale
" j. II. CRAWFORD.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18
LOG Al ne w s /.
Cattle shipping is lively.

VIII YOU have some canned beef.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18

Mrs. Lemert has received fine and
large stock Of fall millinery goods of
latest styles and patterns
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18
PO0TOFElCE NOTICE.
CHURCH DIRECTORY

METHODIST EPIscoPAL-Rev. W. j. Elliott, pas
tor. at Union church. Cd and 4th Sundays, at II q.
IN. and TS0 D. m Sunday School at 3 o'clock p IN.
PRAYER meeting on Thursday evening.
BAPTIsT-Elder y. G. Collins. pastor. At Court
Honse every Sunday. II a. m. and ~ p. n.
PgEsBYTERIAN-I.ev. Sheldon, pastor. Services
every Sunday II O'Clock and $50. Sunday school
8 o'clock Prayer meeting Tuesday evening
CATuoIIC-Services al 10 a. M every 4th Sunday
of each month Rev. VonderlGge, pastor.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-09-18

Finney county is to be organized, the
Governor having appointed an enumer-
ator to take the cunsus, upon which ba-
sis the Governor will organize the coun-
ty by the appointment of officers and
issuing his proclamation to that effect.
Finney county as at present constituted
is attached to Ford county for judicial
purposes. After the organization the
county becomes detached, and will have
no legal jurisdiction until the legisla-
ture comes to its relief. 1t will have
only a municipal capacity, its legal au-
thority extending only to county JUS
tice of the peace But the good char
acter of the people of that county is a
sufficient guarantee that nothing des-
perate will be committed while its legal
authority is questioned.