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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24
Plymoth Rock Eggs 81 per Is, cal
at Rice saddle shop.
Cattle Losses.

The loss among cattle during the past
year, is the greatest that has occurred
for several years past. Mr.. Longendyke
and also Mr.. j. II. Baker, estimate
their loss for the year at about ten per
cent. This winter losses will probably
reach as high as six or eight per cent
These are fair representations of losses
among range herded cattle, generally in
this locality. They have resulted prin-
cipally from the fact of the late fall
rains, destroying the nutritive qualities
of the grass, and are confined to very
large extent, to cattle that were brought
in here in the late summer or fall, from
eastern Kansas, Missouri and Iowa.
Notwithstanding the fact Of these great
losses, stockmen, by no means are dis
couraged. They say that the profits
realized from the increase in young stock
and the increased growth of the same,
will yet give them a good round profit
for their years work and investment.
Some say that the loss may amount to
as great as fifteen, tw<hty or ever
twenty-five per cent, and still a profit
can be realized. -Cowboy.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24

May Rector took poison last week
and attempted to end her existence,
but DR.. Wright relieved her distress.
The young woman is employed as serv.
ant in family in this city. The cause
assigned for this rash attemptis said to
be some slanderous words said against
the character Of the girl. Demorest
Monthly has the following concerning
the "right to commit suicide" which We
reproduce for the benefit of those con.
templating the end:
In the ancient world it was held to
be the right of individuals, under Ger.
tain circumstances, to kill themselves,
if they could render their country there.
by service, Or even if they wished to
rid themselves of care in this world. It
was quite common, in Roman history
for generals to sacrifice themselves in
order to win victories or to accomplish
a great patriotic or family end. The
Stoics held that man was his own mas
ter, and if he wished "to shuttle off this
mortal coil" there was no divine law,
and should be no human enactment, to
say him nay. But the advent of
Christianity taught new doctrine on
this point. This was the inviolabity of
human life Man did not belong to
himself, but to his Maker, and killing
one s self was as unjusti6able as STAY
ing fellow But several modern
writer's have advocated the old view.
The most recent convert is the eccen-
trio Elmira clergyman, the Rev. Thomas
K. Beecher. Writing to newspaper
on this subject, he says ''that when it
is determined by an individual, with the
approval of his friends, that it is mo
longer worth while to drift about on
this sinful planet, he is then justified
fn sailing into the hereafter by his own
act" 1t is question with some ply
sicians, whether in some phases of hu-
man suffering, occasioned by terrible
and mortal diseases, it should not be
permissible to deprive the sufferer of a
life that is so intolerable to him. A
German actress named Gallmeyer was
in such agony from cancer that she
begged her physicians to relieve her of
life. But, of course, the doctors, while
they sympathized with her, could not
comply with her wishes. Death is no
great terror to some people. In China
men have been known to offer them
selves candidates for capital punish
ment, as substitutes for noted criminals,
for small sums Of money, to add to the
comforts and provide for the necessities
of their families. Death, in all nations,
is often relief to the suffering and
afflicted.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24

Judge R. E. Burns has entered piece
of land in the southeast part of the
county, on the Arkansas river, about
25 miles from Dodge City. A number
of settlers have taken claims in that
vicinity and a prospective town site will
be laid out. An irrigation ditch has
been started and will run through the
southeast part of the county. This en-
terprise has been started by Major Van
Voorhis. The Wichita and Western
Railroad, we understand, will run
through that part of the county, and
an embroyo town is in prospect-hence
the project and scheme Of making a
settlement in the locality we have nam
ed. Our informant states that work
men are engaged on the line of the
Wichita and Western railroad, but the
road will form diversion before it
reaches Kingman and will leave that
town three miles south Of the line
The project of building this road was
abandoned few months ago. for the
ostensible purpose of changing the
course of the road. We are informed
that the road will be built this summer.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24

The directors of the Dodge City Driv-
ing Park and Fair Association, examin-
ed several pieces Of land yesterday and
purchased 40 acres of the northwest
corner of A. j. Anthony's land. Ar
engagements have been made to, fence
and set out trees; and ravine on the
south side, in which there Is living wa
ter, is to be improved, and trees planted
on its banks. The stock is selling rap
idly at s25 per share; the charter has
arrived; one-fourth of the amount sub
scribed will be collected Immediately.
Our citizens should interest themselves
and take stock in az enterprise like this,
that will in year or two furnish US
with beautiful grounds for ricnics, fairs,
evening parties, &c.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24
ssTHE RUMP."
To the Editor Of the Times

10 the Editor OF the Times.
70 call the motley group that gathered in the
court house last Saturday afternoon 1.-THE Repub-
Gcan County Convention is a stretch Of the i'm
sgination that could only be expected in this
boundlcss prairie country, where everything is
wonderfully magIifed. To apply the phrase to
that body insult both to the party and the IN
telligence of the community. 1t was not CONVEX
ton at all Ii wac simply gathering Of minori-
ty OF those supposed to be elected as delegates,
that without any authority assumed to act for the
whole county. The attempt to piece out the rump
convention by proxies received by telegraph was
wholly Irregular and gave the socalled proxies no
authority whatever to act the representatives of
the districts so misrepresented. Before proxy
act it is necessary that the credentials Of the
principal be had to know what authority he has
and whether he has been elected delegate at all.
Then again, the .socalled delegates from Dodge
township were in 70 sense representatives of the
Republican party. Ont Of the twenty-six names
OF delegates and alternatcs the delegate ticket,
ten Of them, more than one-third, were known
Democrats, one being member OF the Democratic
central committee: and it is well-knovn fact
that more Democrats than Republicans voted at
the primary at which they We're elected, and all
voted Tor tnem as 10 OJner llcket was SOIeQ lot ,
not only SO, but every old tramp and stiff that could
be found was in and voted, for fear, Frost
said, that another ticket would be sprung on them
and they would not be elected. Your fears were
entirely groundless No Republican would be
seen at such gathering. None were there: and
no Republican will be governed by the action
that has been taken by your gang; and your frant-
ic efforts to misrepresent this district in the SEN
ate will be Of no avail. The Republican party
having desire to 60 into the white lead business
they will dispense with your services.
If you were not disorganizer and a traitor to
the party that you falsely claim to belong to, you
would quietly subside and retire to that obscurity
from whence you should never have come. Ever
since you became chairman OF the Republican CEN
trail committee by trick in back room, the party
has: been going to destruction, and under your
management there is not in the county to-day one
so poor as to do it reverence. REPUBLICAN,.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24

Let us not wrangle over differences
in creeds. What Sunday is to Christians
Monday is to the Greeks, Tuesday to
the Persians, Wednesday to the AS
syrians, Thursday to the Egyptians, Fri
day to the Turks and Saturday to the
Jews. Sunday goes through all the
week, except for morning newspaper
editors, who in view Of their general
usefulness, get along by special dis
pensation from the religious observances
required of most people.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24

English and German economists agree
that the average sum which an unskilled
laborer will contribute during his life to
the wealth of the community in which
he lives is 81, 200. They consequently
estimate the value of snch laborer,
at the ageof twenty-five years, to be
that amount from which it follows that
if FOG, 900 European laborers of the aver
age age of twenty-five years immigrate
every year to the United States that
Europe loses and this country gains $780,
100000 per annum on that basis. On
the same theory we suppose the Chinese
anti-immigration bill would keep out
about $4,000, 900 of industrial wealth
per annum, if it were not for the fact
that almost every Chinaman closes his
labor in this country by returning to
China with all the proceeds of his labor
that he has been able to hoard for his
own benefit.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24
A Card of Thanks.

We are grateful to the people Of
Dodge City for the kindly reception
rendered to us on last Friday
evening, on coming to take charge of
the NJ. f. Church in this city. To the
pastors of the other churches of the
city for their presence, and words of
christian greeting and welcome. To
all for the very liberal, and entirely un-
expected donation given at the same
time. For notwithstanding there was
but very few that knew anything about
this, and the pelting hail storm that
came just at the time there was good
ly number present, and their donation
amounted to about $35. We are great
full more especially for the feelings that
prompted them, than for the presents
themselves.
We will try to make ourselves worthy
of such esteem. w. J. ELLIOTT.
CALL1E Z. ELLIOTT.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24

This is the season of year when cow
boys seeking employment make their
appearance in force. 1t would be we'll
for the boys to know where they are to
alight before making the journey to the
Panhandle, ranchmen are not quick to
take in strangers, who may prove to be
cranks or crooks or soldiers" Some
cuss down below is employing all who
come that way, and several men have
come here from weary,distance inquiring
for Smith 4 Elliott ranch, Panhandle
county, where they have been engaged
to work at $40 or $50 per month. 1t
is perhaps very funny to fool men that
-Noksetie Panhandle.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24

Domestic help is so scarce in Topeka
that the ladies in charge of the ''Engle-
side have sent to England for twenty
servant girls owing to the scarcity of the
article. There are plenty of girls who
seem perfectly willing to de shop work
50 week and board themselves, while
good girls can command 81 week board
and washing included, at house work,
but are not to be had unless on mat
atrimonial basis, in which case many will
work for their board and clothes.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24
Republican County Convention.

The Republican delegate county con-
vention, pursuant to call, convened at
court house in this city, April 10,
1884.
r. f. Steel was elected temporary
chairman. II. II. Covert was elected
temporary secretary.
On motion of E. H. Borton, the COM
mittee on credentials were authorized
to select delegates to represent precincts
not represented.
The committee on credentials made
the following report: The following
are the names of persons entitled to a
voice in the convention:
DODGE. R. w. Evans, Samuel Gal
lagher, p. F. sughrue, M. Collar, D..
NJ. Frost, R. G.. Cook, P. G. Reynolds,
E. H. Borton, C. NJ. Beeson, j. Groen-
dyke, w. H. Harris, H. H. Covert,
Jno. Keith.
STANDARDIZATION Groendyke by
II. NJ. Clark, Mike Sughrue by f. c.
Hinckley, S. Mullendore by W. J. Rit-
ter Peter Carrow.
ODER. Z. Steele.
Crooked Creek, Klaine, Bluff Creek,
Cimarron, Wheatland, Howell, not repre-
scented.
The following were elected to at
tend the senatorial convention to be
held at Garden City, Thursday, July
%, 1884: Delegates,-E. Fl. Borton,
C. NJ. Beeson, S. Gallagher, W. H. Har-
ris; Alternates, 10. d. Wilson, R. G.
Cook, NJ. Sughrue, H. H. Covert.
The following were elected to attend
the congressional convention to be held
at Hutchinson, Kas., Wednesday April
%, 1884: Delegates,-P. G.. Reynolds,
Pat. Sughrue, II. NJ. Clark; Alter
mates, ID. NJ. Frost, NJ. Collar, Z. p.
OFT.
The following were elected to attend
the state convention to be held at To
peka, Kas., on the 18th day of April
1884: r. w. Evans, delegate; r. NJ.
Wright, alternate.
The following were elected to attend
the district state convention to be held
at Newton, Kas., on Monday, April %,
1884: John Groendyke, delegate; S.
Mullendore, alternate.
The motion for delegates to the SEN
atorial convention at Garden City favor
the nomination of d. NJ. Frost, for
senator was carried.
The following central committee was
appointed.
Dodge.-P. G.. Reynolds chairman,
R. W. Evans, p. F. Sughrue, NJ. Collar,
E. H. Borton, r. G. Cook, Samuel
Gallagher, w. II. Harris, D. NJ. Frost,
s. Mullendore. Speareville-H. NJ.
Clark secretary; Peter Carrow, I. B.
Stewart Wheatland.-E. P. OFT, +.
Whittier. Cimarron.-D. Beathon, VIM.
Hoover. Howell Andrew Evert.
Crooked Greek. NJ. Beeson, G. W.
Brown. Bluff Creek. II. Windcr.
Klaine. R. Hankins. Odee.-Oliver
Boyer.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24

DIED-In this city, Monday morning, April Goth,
Mrs. EMILY DAVIS, wife Of F. NJ. Davis, Mt the ad-
vanced age Of "a years. The deceased and her
husband were visiting at the home Of their daugh
ter, Mrs. Ida Beadle, in this city, when death CALI
cd for her. She leaves husband, two daughter.
and one son, and also many warm friends to mourn
her departure She was married to +. NJ. Davis in
New York, Jan. l. 1884 In early life she professed
conversion and united with the Baptist church in
which she spent her long and useful life. She was
a lady Of marked ability and ever ready to every
good work. Pen cannot tell her many virtues, but
they are treasured in the memory of many loving
friends east and west. The remains were taken to
Chicago for intermcnt, accompanied by the bus
band and Mr. Beadle.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24

The house committee on public lands
has instructed Representative Payson
to favorably report his bill for the pre-
vention of unlawful occupancy of public.
lands. The measure provides that all
enclosure of public lands, in any state
or territory, by parties who have no titles
to the land, shall be unlawful. 1t furth-
er provides that it shall be unlawful for
any person to demolish any such enclos-
ure when it includes more then $40
acres of land on any agricultural domain.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24

Justice sits afar offand weeps. Her
sword is broken and her scales useless
through a mawkish sentiment and a
nicely in the presentation of points that
stinks. Felons are turned loose with
the full knowledge of court, jury and
people that they are guilty, because of
mere bubbles Of the law. Stinks is a
good sword.-Mobeetie Panhandle.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24
Mrs. Lemert has a fine assortment of
spring millinery goods.

spring millinery goods.
SpEAxEvILLE, KAs., April Is, "a.
To the Editor of the TINES
Notice in the ''Globe'' an article g..
irrigation written by the Speareville
correspondent On account of his ig-
norance he has not made a correct
statement in regard to the Gilbert Bro s
being the irrigators of the irrigating
scheme here.
Major H. B. Van Voorhis is the
irrigator, but had not capital sufficient
to complete the canal. After some time
had elapsed he met George Gilbert and
informed him what grand enterprise
it was-at first Gilbert treated it with
contempt.
| The Major having been at Topeka to
see A. S. johnson, the Land Commits
sioner in regard to what assistance he
could offer to who would build the ca
nal, after further consideration George
Gilbert decided to write to his brother
John who was clerking in Sterling at
the time, to go and see Mr.. johnson
and get proposition from hint be-
ing very reasonable. They decided for
the first time to undertake the enter
prise; guess the correspondents state
ment about the brothers getting the
capitalist is correct
There are many citizens here and in
Dodge City also who recollect when
Major Van Voorhis took his instru-
ments and run the line from. here to the
river above Cimarron, so as to satisfy
all that water could be brought here
Mr.. Huxley, Chas. Taylor aud others
accompanied him. For further imfor-
nation respond. CoRRECToR.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24

We acknowledge the receipt Of ar
invitation to attend the marriage Of
Miss Emma Driskill, daughter of j
L. Driskill, and Charles r. Gibson, al
Austin, Texas, on the 29th inst. Our
best wishes are extended to the con.
tracing parties and family.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24

The Lakin Herald contradicts a
senseless rumor that the Garden City
Land District Offices are about to be re-
moved to Dodge City. The removal of
the land Office to Dodge is not an
improbable matter We do not under
stand the cause Of the present rumor.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24

Perry Widen received a car load of
lumber on Monday and has commenced
the erection of a store building on
Front Street, on the lot Mr.. Wright S
blacksmith shop once stood. The firm
of Widen & StockweD will occupy the
building for a grocery store.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24

Mr.. Burke, of Burke & Jackson, OF
Dallas, started herd of 5000 two-year
old steers, from Hillsbero, Texas, or
the 18th, for the Yellowstone region in
Montana. They so by way of Greer
county and the Panhandle.-Fort Worth
Journal.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24

The Presbyterian church has well
organized choir composed of the follow
ing named ladies and gentlemen: T.
c. Owens, L. W. Jones, Bert Rice,
Mrs. Bert Rice, Ed Slaven, Chas. Coe,
Mrs. Chas. Coe, Miss Grace Mullendore
and Mrs. J. +. Moore.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24

A large number of people have set
tied in the Bear Greek valley south Of
this point. Captain Hawkins, of Klaine
Precinct, was in the city last week,
and he informed us that the land was
all entered in Bear Creek valley.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24

Haine's ranch, located on Cedar creek,
in Chase county, was swept by fire
last week, cremating $50 head of sheep
and turning nearly all the buildings in
to smoke, cindars and ashes.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24

What strange notions get into people 8
heads sometimes. There is newspaper
editor in Cincinnati that says he is not
able to see why saloon should have
more influence in politics than shoe
maker shop. The Inter Ocean says
that is an awful leap for Democratic
journal but we wish it we'll in defending
the sentiment. People will take new
courage when Democratic politicians
insert in their platform the shoemaker
shop" instead of the saloon. Com
monwealth.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24

A Connecticut minister has resigned
because his congregation found him too
intellectual. It is understood that he
will remove to Missouri.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24

c. P. & s. H. White have establish
ed feed store in the old dance hall
building. These gentlemen represent
the Reno County Farmers Cooperative
Association.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24

NEW LUMBER YARD.
I have opened Lumber Yard on
Bridge Street, north Of the Brick Store,
and would be pleased to have all wish
ing lumber to call and see me-
l.. X. MCINTYRE.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24

Hail storm Friday evening and snow
storm Saturday morning. These show
ers did not suggest May flowers. We
believe the hail did no particular dam
age.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24
ATTENTION. 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
WV. H. GILLAKD, Offerle, Kas. On
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24
For Sale.

A residence containing five rooms
all plastered. Inquire of
feb7-tf L. K. MCINTYRE.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24

C. W. Willett, Secretary Western
Kansas Stockmen's Association, is in
Kansas CITY.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24

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, 1884-04-24

Ben Haywood received wagon load
Of shade and ornamental trees on Mon
day, which he took to his farm on
Crooked Creek.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24
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Dentistry.

Owing to roads being blockaded with
snow, DR.. G. W. Milton, dentist, will
not be in Dodge City till May LIST, and
will remain ten days.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24

Berry Gatewood started from HILL
county Texas, about the 18th with a
good string of one and two year old
steers for Montana.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24

Tramps are coming in but they are
moving west. They give some Of our
citizens some trouble on account of
their impertinence.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24

r. W. Tarbox has sold his Speare-
vile residence and will soon remove to
Dodge City-as soon as he can build a
residence.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24

Cold, raw, rainy, snowy, sleety wealth
er for April, is the experience Of few
days past.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24

Choice family groceries, new and
fresh, at Ready & Bro. s new grocery
store in postofice block.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24

P. R. Hobble has completed his bak
cry and is delivering fresh bread to his
customers in the city.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24

New and complete stock of millinery
goods, just received by Mrs. Lemert,
who has returned from the east.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

METHODIST EPIscoPAL-Rev. A. P. George, pas
Tor, at Union church. Cd and 4th Sundays, at II a.
n. and 7.30 p. Sunday School at O'Clock P n.
Prayer meeting on Thursday evening.
BAPTIsT-Elder n. G. Collins pastor. At Court
Houee every Sunday, II a. m. and 7it p. n.
PREsBYTERIAN-Rev. Sheldon pastor. Services
every Sunday II O'Clock and 7:30. Sunday school
so'clock. Prayer meeting Tuesday evening.
CATHoLIC-Services at 10 a. m. every 4th Sunday
81 each month. Rev. Vonderlage, pastor.
LUrHERAN-Sunday School at the Union church
every Sunday morning at o'clock.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24

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, 1884-04-24

1 invite the attention of the public
to my new stock of groceries at my new
stand on Bridge Street.
j. H. CRAWFORD.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24

At Dallas, Texas, last week two year
old steers were being held stiff at SIS
to $40.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-04-24
L &C AL N e wv s
This is a backward spring.

There is considerable tree planting
going on this season.