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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21
NOTICE.
STATE OF KANSAS,

Si Nj u Df hANSAS, a.
Ford County.
In the District Court Of the 18th 1 1l I.istrict
sitting in Gnd for Ford county Kansas.
Eifncr Stopleton ~ Helen APPROXIMATION
for Divorce.
Helen Staplcfcn of Pueblo, in the state of Col
orado, will lake notice that Elmer Stapleton o.
the county of Ford and State Of Kansas did on the
2S'h day Of July, a. u. 1894, III. his petition in
the District Court of Ford county, Kansas against
the said Helen Staplcton defendant, setting forth
that said Elmer f. Stapeton and Helen Stapleto>f
were married ON the 18th dcy Of April, 1883, and
that the said Helen Staple,nn had committed
afinItrv with one Thomas Bi-hop. and also with
one George Bickcl during the existence of the
r,arTagr relation between said Elmer T.. Stap!etOn
and ieleH Staplct01 and praying that he may i,c
divorced from said Helen Staplcton and that the
marrisGe relation now existing between tie said
Elmer r. StrplctoH ard Helen Staplrfon may be-
Dissolved. get aside and held for naIght. and that
he may De divorced from said Helen Siaplcion,
and the said Helen Stapiston is hereby notified
that she Is required ~ appear ard plead or
dcnEr 10 said petition or before TIE 18Th day Of
September, y. b. 1891, or that She same will BE-
taken Is true. and Judgment rendered IN accori
ancc "ith the rraycr0f -2id petition.
ELMER r. STAPLETON.
BY f. II. swan, Ilir ATTORNEY.
Attest W. r. Petition, Clerk District Court
BY BIC. CErNcAucH, Dcput..
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21
SkIDMuRE ITEMS.

-Skidmorc is a prospective town,
located o.r,the fats known as Wild
horse Flats. seven miles west of Crook
ed Creek: and 10 miles southwest of
Peaylette. old Mead county More than
two hundred settlements have been
made this season among many Others.
Messrs Attlebery and Rogers have ar
rived eachwith full car load of house
hold goods.
Mr.. Jas. Gardener an early settler
has gone 10 Messrs Tarbox and Edmunds
ranches on Cimarron river to rusticate
a short period at making hay.
Church was held in J. Rush $
s'lanty Sunday while one whole side
WAS OPEN. Rev. Feamster conducted
the services.
-The;latc heavy rains have been
very disastrous to the new sod shanties,
causing many to drop side or en- out.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVET that sealed bids
will he rccci:cd at the County Clerks Office,
Dodge City. ksusss. until August 18th. 1884, at o
o'clock 7. M, FOR the construction OF the addition
TO the coar: house and Jail, according to plans
and specifications a: the said Clerks Office.
All bids must be for the building completed
with imported ja! cells, and without Jail cells.
al bids nlust be accompanied with bond of bid
der with approved security, in doubLe the COS; OF
construction, conditioned for the faithful perform
ancc of contract.
The Bosrd OF County Commissioners reserve the
right to reject any and al! bids.
by order Of :ic County Commissioners of Ford
COUNT, Ean3,..
SAMUEL GALLAGHER, in,
Coant- Clerk.
g. AuG CErNEArGIi. Deputy.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

The Mayor has issued procIama-
ton commanding the people to clean
up streets, alleys, privics, &c, III view
of lettering the sanitary condition of
the city. The proclamation is timely.
The siuk holes, privies and carcasses
have made stencil almost unbearable
in man. parts of the city. The order
for cleaning up might be extended to
outside of the city limits. In many of
the draws dead animals are lying and
the stencil from these carcasses sug-
gests cholera and pestilence. About
175 citizens pctitioncd to the Mayor
and Council for renovation Of the
city, and the Mayor appointed Board
of Health, with Dr. McCarty as Presi-
dent of the Board, whose duty it will be
to compel obedience to the proclamation.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21
For Sale or Tra(ic.
CITIZEN.

i60 acres of choice bottom land Just
across the Arkansas river wing one
mile from Front street. Dodge City.
There are regular laid out roads OH
two sides of this land. and the very
best Of water is obtainablc at depth
of ten tn fifteen feet For particulars
.:.il t,, ar address PERRY WIl.pES: Ne.
~; tr-:f <tf.at. p".le. CIV. has.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21
OFFHRLE, EANs., AUGUST IIth. 1891.

To the Editor of the TINES.
An article published in the Globe Live Stock
Journal Of August i2ih, stated, in the of the
United States Of America vs.. Lawrence Offerc.
the case had been brought on complain; Of James
Hutchinson. l wish to state here for the benefit
Of James Hutchinson that he cid not make COM
plant, and that it not a malicious prosecution
on the part of either of us: but that said James
Hutchinson acted according 10 what he considered
his duty. He brOngh, the letters to my notice,
and both Of us being satisfied that the stamps had
been Cancelled, and being in doubt to how to
dispose OF them: instructed him to ask the de-
psrtment for instructions, and after receiving
such instructions they We're lived up to.
ADAM j. DEArZ
Postmaster.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21
Admitted to Bail.

The habeas corpus case of Dave
Mather, was heard before Judge Strang,
in Larned, Oh Saturday last, and the
accused was admitted to bail in the sum
of 1000. About twelve Of our most
influential citizens went Oh Mather s
bond. The trial Of Mathcr will take
place in the District Court in October.
NJ. w. Sutton, Thompson, Haun and f..
ID. Swan are Math,rs attorneys.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21
Proposals for Corn, Cats and
Bran.
Headquarters Department Of the Missouri,
Office Chief 4uartermas:er

Office Chief 4uartermas:er
EoET LEhy ENwoRTI, Kansas, August ~, 1881.
SEALED PROPOSALS, in triplicatc, subject to
l,-nai cod:furs, will BE- received at This office and
II the oiiccs Of the QIarermas;ers Eat the posts
naue$ bain.-, until y clock moor, Centr-! S'lnd
dar'i time, Nonsl,H, September ~, 1874, at which
time ard plaes they Will be opened in the presence
Of bidders. for furnishing and delivering the fol
iowin., named i,iitur:' Supplies. such portions
thereof shay b. repaired, during the fiscal year
ending June.3a. 1893, viz: Corn. Osia and Bran at
Forts Sill and Reno. indian Territory, aud at Eich
itaf Fails, Texts cf Corn aud Bran at Forts Lear-
enwor4 f,ana Riley; and at junction City, BuTliT-
game. New;pii, Schgwick. Wichita, Arsansss City,
Caldu eli, and Dodge City. Kansas. The Govern
lent reserves thcriglt - reject aar ail propo-
sals Psfe<, given to..Ftic:es II domestic pro-
duction and manufacture, conditions of price and
quality being equal. and -ach preference given to
articles of American prod lctioH and manufacture
prodrsccd on-tae Picifc TO the eEtsn: Of the
los required by the public service there:
Rlau.c ;'ro,ossls aud piate,l crcalir, gliias full
information will be furnished application 20
Ihis o,co-to the .l.ar,c-.ns-fer< az the posts
aiied s.,uw JAMES GtL.,ISS.
GsinE i,.i orar.rrnsz-icr. Z. 2 ~
;;rfrf :tI,e - rs. .S-sT
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

Binney Brinton is establishing horse
ranch on the Pawnee, 40 miles north
west of Dodge. Strubcl & Mufty are
putting two-story house and other
buildings for the ranch. Horse raising
is profitable. but few stockmen being
engaged in that branch of stock grow
ing.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

Two Cinnamon were assaulted last
week by gambler named Hughes, who
went to the wash house for his clothes.
The trouble grew out of the wash bill.
One Chinaman was hit on the head with
a revolver but vas not hurt seriously.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

Nick Mayra,h has our thanks for a
fnc and delicious watermelon the first
If the season. brought to our office on
FRIDAY last. Watermelons have come
in ratheYlate this season, but the flavor
sf tie, melons is fine.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21
Notice TO TpaeI.prs.

Notice 10 Teachers.
IN examination of applicants for
teachers certificates, will be held in the
Dodge CITY school house. commencing
Friday nsorning: August %, at 3 . clock.
ana will continue during Friday and
Saturday,: All persons anticipating
teaching:ain the county, the next year,
mould represent.
DoDGS CITY. AUG. 18th. 1884.
JOHN GROENDYKE.
County Sup t.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21
Editor OF TINES.

Editor OF TINES.
Ia order to satisfy few of TIE so,ehcads who
are kicking about the Mathcr bond, herewith
give You list Of the names signed to il:
s. Galland. J. II. Crawford. $. A. Billiard, Geo s.
Emerson, H. r. Drake, +. T. NJ. Weuie, y. B.
Kaine, Fred Martin, v. ". Sut:oa T. L. Ham and
l.. f. Degcr. And would say that it is the best
bond eyer ilcd in Ford county, TO my knowledge.
p. +. SCGuRUE,
Sheriff of Ford county
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

4. s. Mercer, editor of the North
western Live Stock Journal was in the
city Tuesday. en- route to Mobeetic.
He, owns the ALobeetie Panhandle news
paper and is DESTROYS of disposing of
that property.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

pcrsons.&ho hand a newspaper back
to the postmaster and refuse to take it
out, shonld remember this: If they
owe anything to the publishers. they
can under the law, keep on sending it
AID cullect. the full amount The law
ful way to- do is to go to the publisher.
pay what you owe, and stop the paper
III a gentlemanly and businesslikc
way. say.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

Captain French says if the II south
west towns were consolidated Chicago
would stand in shame in comparison.
But the southwesters have more wind
thanthe' oueen city Of the Lake.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

Mrs. 4. Cruiubawgh and family and
Mrs. Frank r. Wright. lslf Tuesday
morning for their old homes in Missou-
ri. where they will remain few months.
Mr.. Crumbaugh accompanied shcm as
far as Kansas CITY.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

Prof. Warrington will deliver a lee
ture in the Presbyterian church on Fri
day evening, on the progress of educa-
ton in the public schools. The admin
mission is free. There will be a socia-
bic after the lecture
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21
IUckfcu'S Arp;ca Sa]yc.

The best Salvc in the weTlt Tor Cuts.
DraIscs Sores Ulcers. Salt Rheum. Fever
Sores. letter. Caapped Hands ChIlbIairs
COINS. and all Skin Eruptions. and posi>
riv"ly cures Piles. or 40 pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction.
ar money. reunited. Price 2j cts. per box.
For NJ Ia ut City. Drug Store.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

John Boyce died of pneumonia, at
the Wright House, after short and
painful illness. Mr. Boyce was resi-
dent of Texas and came to Dodge in
the spring with horses in company with
three brothers. The body was sent to
Texas for interment, the Masonic breth-
rem accompanying the remains to the
dnrOf
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

Charles Marsh, a conductor on the
Santa Fc, died at Nickerson, kas., of
malarial fever, after short illness.
The deceased leaves wife and one
child to mourn his death. Mr. Marsh
was generally respected by his friends
and acquaintance and his death creates
profound sorrow. He was formerly
conductor on the Toledo railroad.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

Rev. Elliott will preach at The Union
church Sunday at II a. m. Subject;
the TRANSPORTATION of Christ. And at
SIP: M, subject-Lots wife aud the
piller of salt. Everybody invited.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

JOHN r. Moore, general merchan-
disc dealer a. La Neta. Colo. is in the
city this week. and will accompany his
wife home Mrs. Moore has been in
Dodge some weeks stopping with her
sisters. Mrs. Mcintyre and Mrs. Emer-
son.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

The collections Sahen at the Presby
terrain church last Sabbath evening, for
Mr. Reynolds, the sick mar, was $500
Mr. Reynolds is stranger here with
wife and four children.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

4 part of an awning on Front street,
fell on Tuesday, and struck upon the
heads of some gentlemen sitting in
proximity. Fortunately no one was
seriously hurt.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

The Board of Health of the city are
prosecuting property owners who have
failed to comply with the Mayors
health proclamation.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

VI. Il. Wright, on Duck Creek. har-
vested 80 tons Of millett and sorghum
from twenty acres of ground. The
sorghum was sown for hay feed
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

a few day and week boarders can be
accommodated at Mrs. Cox boarding
house, on Main street, west of X. II.
Robin tailor shop. Terms rcasona-
ble.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

A. Watson, a wellknown stockman
Of Comanche county, was in Dodge on
Tuesday.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

The Imperial is the best -four and
the king of Kansas, next best in the
,:tate fox sale at WLDENS.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

Miss May Lemert, cousin of Q. ID:
Lemcrt, is visiting Mr.. Lcmcrt' faml-
" in the city.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

l'has. Shields has opercd 4 full stock
Ct !inwarc and hardware at the red
font in regtofficc block.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

Double the quantity the hay this
year over last year on same ground, and
the quality equally al good as any
year
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21
To the Public.

Fer one week only | will sell glass
and Gucenswarc at cost, must sell to
make room for'other goods. Come all
and get Il bargain at
T. G. IIMNEpM,NN' $
Store
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21
MuSic Lessons.

Miss \ B. Vaughn has returned to
the city and will give Instructions on
the piano land organ. She can be
fy.,n,t at<lle residence of J. Il. Metcalf
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

At the school election in Dodge school
district A, j. Anthony was reelected
treasurer aud =. Widen was elected
clerk.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

Many of the Texas cattle men have
gone to their homes in Texas, having
disposed of their herds.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

A number of buildings will be erect
cd this fall, the building season con-
tinuing in Dodge.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21
SHEEP FOR SALE.

1903 Hon GRADE MER!NO SHEEP.
mostly one and two year old Ewes. For
further information address
G. schooner.
apl7 : Odce, Ford county, Has.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

Furnished bed rooms with every ac
comm"da,ion in the north part Of city
in i. NJ. Wriehts lirs: house. On Bridge
street.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21
John Bichei Was robbed of s4l i

John Bickei was robbed of SIS in
enc of the saloons in the city OH Mon
.isy. while in an Intoxicated condition.
He was taken home while in this drunk
"a staper. He had beeu.up in the town
but short time when he became drunk
and it was impossible for him to have
spent the money at The bar The mon
~ WAS the hard earnings of Mrs. Bick-
ri. and was entrusted t. her husband ;
care temporarily The unfortunate
woman viii seek redress in the conrts.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21
PLASTERTNG.

Plasscring and calcimining done on
hort notice in the best workinanikc
napncr,~.. a., /. 4. JOHNSON.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

Miss Eva Sh;nn, appointed teacher in the PR
mary department Of the school, arrived from her
home in Iowa on Thursday last.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

John Schmoker, of Belle Meade, was
a. caller on Tuesday. He reports I'M
migrants still coming in.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

An occasional dry. windy day re
minds us of old-time Kansas weather.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21
The South Side HOte!

Has been repaired, retitted and rcfur-
nishcd. and is now opened to the tray
cling public. Everything homc!ikc
and pleasant.
y 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, 1884-08-21

DuttericEs Patterns are Oh hand and
Tor sale BY Mrs Lemert, millinery store
north Of the Wright House.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

Oh, OH. Johnnie, have you seen those
candy bananas at Widen $, they are 50
good.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

The grass on the pralries is in splen-
did condition and cattle are growing fat.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

MaclMir'Oil fine article, for sale
= .. j. II. CRAWFORD.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

Petition went to the Democratic State
convention with his Blaine hat on Tues
day.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

The undersigned is prepared to DO all
kinds Of rag carpet weaving. All kinds
IF carpet. chain constantly on hand and
-eady-nl;s!e carpets for sale. Address
IN. II. GILLAiu. Gfferle, kas. G,n
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

The finest stock of triple and quad
rnplc silrer plated castors in the city is
at W!LpxSIs.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

i!..- ed ;ro,.: is lh. maine oi. ti.ss
.Hhrisi> n,M tI.iwa:s. .at.ti,ti =! n.i.t
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

Judge Beverley aal wife are at Manitau, Colo
for short time
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21
LOCAL N e w s.

Melons are getting plentiful; in the
market.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21
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ATTkNTEOT, LADIES.

fresh Invoice of those boiled mackcr-
8! IN mustard sauce at Widen :.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

4 3o4A4 send SIX cents !cr pos:agc. and r.
D UQlTF ceiyc free. cos:iy box of goods = h:ch
e hjH9swiiI ,elp all, either sex. toIoofe Incn
e. right away than ut.birg sise in
tS;a world Fortune. AZ tae t.rIarI.. ahs niut
- .lIr- :. eng ...1--=. Is-- = g. -..:s.-.
Nitro
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21
1.2OO Head Of Sheep for Sale.

The undersigned offers 200 head Of
graded sheep, mixed flock, for sale.
Cor particulars inquire of
PETER BLAIR,
i27-1m Belle Mead p o., kas.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21
EtrAyed or Stolen.

Dnc dun mare with black stripe
Gown its back and cut on left fore
si.ouldersnl also on neck A liberal re-
ward WILDE paid for the return OF in
formation Of the same. The above
straycd from NJ. Collar pasture. In
formation will be received at this office.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21
A Great Cause of Human
Misery is the Loss Of
MANN syslsl

a Lecture on the Natnrr, Treatment and Radi-
cal cure ~ Seminal Weakness, SpermatorrhRs.
induced i,Y Self-Abuse. Involuntary Emissions.
fmyotency. Nervous Debility, and Impedimenes Il,
Marriage generally Consumption, Epilepsy AMI
ROBERT j.. CuLT EKwEIa, N. D., author Of
the ''Grccn Book" &c.
The world renow ned author, in thi. admirable
Lecture, clearly proTcs from hs. own expcsirncc
that the swfui consequences Of 1c.f-Ab may Ss
efectnsiiy removed without dangerous surgical
operations, tynSch, instruments. r,s - cofdials:
pointing out . ain4ic Of cnTc AZ encc Certain and
efcctuaI, b. which every sudnrer. no matter hat
his condition MAJ b., may cure himself ehcapiy.
priv stely and radic ally.
~ This lecture viii rro-e bo,u 10 thoassn1s
and ,houssods.
Sent l.p1er scci IN ri3in en- cioY.. ~ apy al
oreas. fo1t paid. On recsirt cffe1f cents or t1so
poatacs stainps. l..tGrsSa
rvs CI.L"EnWEII MrpN,r. 70
:: ---s.. ": ~ - r-s,>Se .,....::t
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

i..i.s"Is< "a ,.sir das.ip.t4"i. ioi
nh J., J. IL ta,wF"sI.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21

New goods arriving daily at VII
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-08-21
PO0TOFF0CE NOTICE.

OFFICE HOURS.
OPEHs CLOSES.
Week DAYS 90 a. m. 8:0Op. IN.
enndavs 500 A. m. 900 a. m.
Sundays 500 D. m. 700 p. m.
MO. aud Registry 800 a. m. 500 p. m.
Eastern mails clos" at 12 30 m. and 8:D p. IN.
Supply and Mobeetie mails cOse 500 p. m.
Tascosa mail, Tuesdays and Saturdays, 7:3O m
n B. KLAlNE, Postmaster
The Livingston enterprise. [volume] (Livingston, Mont.) 1883-1914, 1884-11-01
Northern Pacific Talk.

New York dispatch: The report
given out that the Union Pacific is III
control of the Oregon Navigation
comptny's line, which the Northern
Paciti,. has been negotiating for, has
caused some excitement on the street.
but still more so will the statement of
a Northern Pacific director. who in.
sists that his name shall be withheld,
that his road is not anxious to secure
the lease, rs the board is determined
ON building its owD line from Portland
east to Wallula Junction. a distance Of
a little over POO miles. The new line
will parallel the Oregon Navigation
line, but will run along the opposite
north bank of the Columbia river.
The route is perfectly feasible and will
certainly be built if the present man.
agement remains in control.
The Livingston enterprise. [volume] (Livingston, Mont.) 1883-1914, 1884-11-01
Trying to get the Grow Lands.

Referring again to the report that
Il Denver syndicate of stock. growers
is scheming to secure a long lease OF
the Crow reservation us a cattle range,
the Billings Post says: Further en
quiry tends to confirm the truth of the
report. and to show that active and
powerful influences are at work in var
ious channels to complete this nefari
o,,s plot. Members of this syndicate.
powerful in political influence, and
skilled in bringing pressure to bear
where it will do the most good, are
exerting themselves to induce tlt
powers that be to look favorably on
their land grabbing game. On the
reservation. money is being freely
spent among sauaw men. and others
possessing influence over the tribe, t.
AID in securing the consent Of tht
Crows to the lease. TO further this
purpose no means are left untried
The Crows are bping deceived by
skillfully devised falsehoods to look
favorably on the proposed lease, while
their minds are being influenced
against cohsrnting to amy PORTION OF
the reservation being thrown open fol
settlement.