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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-06-05
Weather in Nav.

Less rain fell in May 1884 than in
May of last year, as shown by the
records of the U. S. Signal Office in
this city. Appearances indicated that
an unusual quantity of rain fell but
the facts do not justify the belief, and
we cannot 90 behind the record. Mr..
Lanouette, the officer in charge of the
signal station, sends us the following
note:
"Please see the comparative precipi
tation. Nearly one inch more fell last
year than this, and in 1881, nearly
three times as much, 1892 inches.
The large number of rainy days this
month has given credence to the theory
that the rainfall is increasing but will
be seen that it is an average month.
We recollect the wet period of May,
1881, but the past month is no com
parison to that month. There is one
thing to judge Of the character of the
rainfall, and that while the rains and
showers are more frequent the quantity
of rain is less.
The rainfall during the months Of
May, since the Signal Office was estab-
lished, is as follows:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-23
WHAT THE MOONS FACE TELLS.

The moons face, says Prof Proctor, tells
us of remote youth-a time of fiery &C.
tivity, when volcanic action even more et-
fectivc Though not probably more energetic)
than any which has ever taken place on
this globe, upheaved the moons crust. But
so soon as we consider carefully the features
of her surface we see that there must surely
have been three we'll marked eras Of vul-
canian activity. Look at the multitudinous
craters for example, around the metropoli-
tan crater Tycho They tell us Of century
after century of volcanic disturbance-but
they tell us more. They mark surface
which varies in texture, and therefore in
lsht-retlecting power III such way as to
show that the variations were produced
long before the volcanic action began by
which the craters were formed. For the
variations Of texture are such as to mark Il
series Of streaks-some of them TWO thou
sand or three thousand miles in length, and
many miles in breadth, extending radially
from Tycho. Craters lie indiilcrently OH these
bright streaks aud on the intervening
darker spaces, and some craters can he
seen which lie right across Il bright streak
with parts Of their ring ON the darker re
gions on both sides Of the streak. OF course
this proves that the cruters were formed
long after the great streaks. When the
strcaked surface was formed it must have
been toeraby smooth: for we see the
streaks best under a full illumination, and
there is no sign of any difference of eleva-
ton between them and the darker ground
al! around: they are neither long ridges nor
long valleys, but mere surface markings
Yet they must nave been formed by mighty
volcanian disturbances, such, indeed, as we
may be certain went on at the early stage
of the moons history To which these radiat
ing strcaks must be referred. 1t seems clear
that as Nasmith has illustrated by expert
ment, they belong to that stage Of the
moons history when her still hot and plas-
tic crust parted with its heat more rapidly
than the nucleus Of the planet, and SO, con-
tracing more quickly, WAS rent hy the re-
sistance of the Internal matter, which, still
hot and molten, flowed into the rents and
spreading formed the long, broad streaks
Of brighter surface.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-23

WEAR AND TEAR OF SHIrs.-If a vessel
is strictly first class, and is we'll cared for,
she will hold her rating twelve years. Then
she must be carefully examined, and if
found in good condition her rating may be
continued four years longer. But you will
notice before the end of the 12years that the
captain doesn't carry on sail as he did the
first trip. Even with 4 fair gale the topgal-
liant sails come in, and the mansail will pos.
sibly be clewed up. If the ship has aged
pretty fast, as she will under captain dis
posed to drive her, the chances are that
the ambitious captain gets out of her
into new ship sgain. A new man
takes the old ship, and she drops
ont of the trade to Frisco or China, and
carries guano or coal When ship has
carried cargo for fifteen years, even under
favorable circumstances, she IS an old snip
She is like an overworked man, she totters
on her way. In heavy sea she is longer
rising on the swells, for she has someho"
lost her buoyaucy. Last of all she goes IN
to the lumber trade. and there walloWs hel
way from port to port, until some day her
bones are laid upon lee shore, or she fails
to rise when heavy wave strikes her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-23

STEERING BALLooNs.-Thc announce
ment made n few days since that the prob
lem of steering balloons had been solved was
received with incredulity, and attracted lit
tie notice. 1t appears, however, to be q
great fact. Two French engineer officers,
Captain Renard and Captain krehs, have
for six years past been making experiments
in an enclosed area in the Meudon Forest.
The establishment was on the point Of being
closed for want Of funds, but NJ. Gambetta,
when President Of the Budget Committee,
obtained grant Of 100000 francs. NJ.
Herve Mangon reported TO the Academy of
Science that on August 9th these two otli-
GERS mounted their balloon, steered it against
tie wind 1T a height about thirty yards, to a
given point at considerable distance, not
| stated then turning round and describing
q circle of about 300'yards, returned straight
to the point ofdeparture and descended with
precision at spot which would have been
| very dangerous had not the balloon been alb.
solutely under command. The academi-
clans exhibited much interest on receiving
this communication. NJ. Faye inquired why
the public were not admitted to witness the
experiment, and asked that next time at
least deputation of the Academy might he
present. NJ. nerve AangOn repleu tnae
the paper he had read was furnished by the
Minister for War, whose secret the discov-
cry was, and he was not at present author
ized to say anything more. Such an import
ant secret is not likely long to be kept, cs-
pecially as experiments on u large scale
must necessarily be in view of tho public.
Already sketches ofthe balloon appear in
the papers. 1t is in the shape of q cigar,
pointed at both extremities A net hangs
from it, containing seats for two ;cronauts,
and directing apparatus and rudder. ltis
stated that the force is obtained by series
of electric accumulators of ten-horse power,
which will be operative during four hours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-23
ELECTION NOTICE.

nARKER'S HAIR BALSAM AND GINGER
TONIC, Durangs Rheumatic Remedy, Ana
kesis, a sure cure for Piles Reads three minute
cure for Headache and Neuralgia, Lodilles Head
ache Cure and Pixies Toothache Drops, are TO be
found at W. T. Ch61Gn Ch6 IN AoNo,
nov12 S5 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-23
DRY GOODS.
BLANKET SALE
EXTRAORDINARY.
DRY GOODS.

| The entire production Of the
FALLS OF SCHYULKILL BLANKET MILLS
We're sold at auction in New York early in Au-
gust through Wilmcrding, Ilognet g. Co., Auction
GERS.
These Blankets arc the celebrated manufacture
of John Dobson, and are tho most popular line of
Blankets for fine retail trade manufactured in the
country.
AS the prices obtained nj auction wrrc from %
confidently believe VIC "rc i'll position to oier to
our customers superior make Of Blankets ut the
LOWEST PRICE EVER NAMED for irst-class
grades Below we quote = few prices:
10.1 WHITE BLANKETS fair quality, only
81 80 per pair
1914 WHITE BLANKETS good quality, only
s. 10 per pair.
Iii WHITE BLANKETS, fair q:ality, only
So per pair.
III WHITE BLANKETS good quality, only
SO % per pair.
1o-l WHITE WOOL BLANKETS extra quail
ty, only $3 per pair.
Ill WHITE WOOL BLANKETS, extra quail
ity, 81 per pair.
1o-1 WHITE ALL WOOL BLANKETS, extra
quality, So so per pair.
Iii WHITE ALL WOOL BLANKETS. extra
quality, only 81 80 per pair
IO.4 WHITE Wool BLANKETS, superior
quality, only 81 per pair
Ill WHITE WOOL BLANKETS, superior
quality, only So per pair.
III SCARLET BLANKETS, good quality,
only s.; so per pair.
10.l SILVER GREY BLANKETS, good quail
t., only 81 80 per pair.
III NOTIFIED GREY BLANKETS, extra
quality, only 81 per pair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-23
Alrxanilrla Oazrtte,
Published DAILY AND TRI-WEEKLY BY
EDGAR NOWDEN,
at the Gazette Building, Nos 10 e 70 Prince st


DAILY. TRl-"EEkLf.
one year fs 90 One year .... 81 90
SIx months 800 Six months ..... eco
Ono month ..... 50 Three months -. 90
All communications should be addressed to GAZETTE
Alexandria, Va"
All transient advertisements must be paid for In ad-
vance.
The Gazette oce is connected with the Telephone Ex-
change Advertisements orders for the paper, news
or any Information business be sent by tele-
phone.
space unless the Is paid for at transient rates
and under circumstances will they be allowed to
advertise other than their legitimate business In the
space contracted for
Resolutions In mcmoria of thanks tributes ef respect,
resolutions adopted by societies or persons unless OF
public concern will only be printed IN this paper as
advertisements.
Marriage and death notices must be paid for In advance.
Price fifty cents, when not exceeding six lines
Entered at tho Postohico A. Alexandria, Virginia, as
eecond-class r,atterl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-23
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY.

Builders Hardware Locks Hinges, Screws
DoorBolts Latches, &C., Saddlery, Hardware,
Bride Bits, Buckles, Rings, Hames, &C., &C.,
Wheclwrights' Hardware, Axles Rims, Hubs,
Spokes Sawed Fellows, Tire Iron, &C., Pocket,
Table, Carving, and Butcher Knives &C., Guns.
Pistols &c full and complete stock of first
class goods away in store and sold at lowest cash
,r;ces, aug15
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-23

PARTIES desirous of having we'll made
garments, fine fitting garments, and artistic
cut garments, would do well to place their
orders at once with NJ. J. WATERMAN, who
has the largest number of best workmen and
the most skilled cutter in the city. Prices
moderate satisfaction guaranteed.
NJ. J. WATERMAN,
Cor. King and Fairfax sts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-23
100 THE SEASONS DAINTIEs. 100

129 THE SEASONS DAlSTlEs' 1923
RISOUE CREAM RASBERRY CREAM,
STRAWBERRY CREAM ORANGE CREAM
VANILLA CREAM, LEMON CREAM
All havors of Creams and Water Ices.
HENRY RRENGLE 129 KING STREET
Has again introduced his summer delicacies.
He prefers to sell them pure and wholesome at
fair nrice, rather than depreciatc the quality of
his goods and offer them at a lower rate. he has
maintained his good name for pure goods for
thirty years and still supplies the best and cheap
est goods in his line. He invites special attention
to his unique
the most refreshing of Summer drinks. Black,
Fruit. Pound, Jelly and Fancy, Ornamental and
Plain Cakes, are sold cheaper than they can be
manufactured at home. Also Cream Pufs, Tarts
and Pastry, Candies and Taffy of all kinds. PIES
A, SPECIALITY. Fruits, Nuts, Confectioneries,
aroInels and sugared Fruits. He caters for fam
ilies fairs, balls, and entertainments. my13
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-23
AGRICULTURAL.
JlARM ERS' GOODS.

Z
SHEEP DIP. highly concentrated fluid for
washing Sheen and Lambs One gallon is suil-
cient for about one hundred Sheep: also used for
washing Cattle Horses and other domestic animals.
SULPHTrE OF CALCIUM for preserving cider
hy arrcsting fermentation.
MACHINE OH. of various GRADES from sperm
and Lard To the dark Lnhricatug Petroleum.
READY MINED PAINTS of all shades and OF
various qualities; also new Paint Oil to hc used
alone with earth paints for roofs. barns. fences, &c.
Improved and Perfected Euttcr Color, Window
Glass, Putty. &c. -
anp2S j.. s. i.EA DBkAlEh ~ HkO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-23
FERTILIZERS.

BRUNNER'S FINE GROUND RAW BONE,
guaranteed pure.
BELLE HAVEN PHOSPHATE, a iirst-class
Anlmoniated Phosphate.
DISSOLVED SOUTH CAROLINA pHoS-
PHATE, guaranteed equal to any in the market.
We confidently offer the above goods to the
Farmer being assured that no better Fertilizers
are offered. For sale low by
JAMESON & COCHRAN,
aug22-dtf 69 Cameron street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-23
Herbert Bryant,
NO. 25 KING STREE

NO. 25 KING STREET,
Offers the CHAMPION BINDERS, SINGLE
REAPERs COMBINED DRoPPERs and SIN
GLE MOWERS.
THOMAS HAY RAKES
MUDGETT HAY TEDDERS.
A full stock of REPAIRS, BINDER TWINE,
Sc, &c.
GRAIN CRADLES, GRASS SCYTHES, &c, &c.
MALTA DOUBLE and SINGLE SHOVEL
PLOWS MALTA WALKING CULTIVATORS,
IRON AGE CULTIVATORS, the G1LF1N
SULKY PLOW.
WEBSTER FARM WAGONS for one, two,
three and four horses. rly9
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-23

As VIC have all of these Blankets in quantities,
wc will make y special price In Hotels and Board
ing Houses in lots of 10 to 20 pairs.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-16
From Industry.
October Sth. "a

October Sth, "a.
The great Democratic rally at Clay
Center was one of the largest that ever
took place under the auspices OF the de-
mocracy in this part of the state. Ow-
ing to the heavy rain the night previ-
GUS a larger attendance would have
been present; as it was there were on
the streets between four and five thou
sand persons. Gov. Click spoke to
large audiences in the afternoon and at
night. The opera house was filled to
overlooking on both occasions. When
introduced the Gov. was received with
the widest enthusiasm which continued
for several minutes. His speeches were
delivered with dignity and were sound,
honest, logical and patriotic. He de-
fined his non-partiZan official position
which was received with waves OF ap-
plause and shouts from all parts of the
room we will elect you again. His
speeches were well received and he
stands to day the peoples champion OF
liberty. Hundreds in this section VIII
support him at the ballot box on the
4th of November who never supported
him before. The distribution of john
sons dirty, foul and unmitigated false
hood of a speech delivered in Abilene,
found no friends nor votes to the re-
publican side, but has contributed
largely to Gov. Clicks vanguard. Many
republicans who for "a years have been
faithful now declare that the filthy, con-
temptable and pusillanimOus resources
which the republican party resorts to
deserves no respect and from hence for
ward will work shoulder to shoulder for
the success of the democratic ticket.
G. A. Lowe presided over the meeting.
Able and telling speeches were also
made by J. d. Ellis, candidate for rep
resentative, and Judge BOrton, OF
Clyde. The democratic tlambeau club
from Topeka, with Capt. Cassidy COM
manding, were fine set Of young DEM
ocrats. and their fire works were beauti-
full and grand in the extreme.
have witnessed more drunkenness
in Clay Center without any visible sa-
looms than ever witnessed in Abilene
with her many open saloons, and inva-
riably the persons SO afflicted wore the
Blaine and Logan badge. There is at
least so per cent. more drinking in
Clay Center than Abilene. This shows
the fallacy of prohibition and the sooner
it is wiped off the statutes the better
it has disgraced them long enough.
RIP VAN WINKLE.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-16

Now THEREFORE,, /, ]. ]. Miller, Sheriff OF
said county of Dickinson, state of Kansas, by ylr-
tue of said resolution and the authority vested III
me by law a. such sheriff, do hereby proclaim and
make known that at the general election TO be held
In the various election districts and voting pre-
cincts in said county on Tuesday, the fourth day
of November, A. ID. 1884, beginning at eight
o'clock in the forenoon and closing at six o'clock
in the afternoon, there will be submitted TO the
electors of said county of Dickinson the question
of borrowing the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars on
the credit of said county of Dickinson, by issuing
the bonds of said county in the sum of Ten Thou
sand Dollars, to be payable as follows: Two
Thousand Dollars in 1890; Four Thousand Dol
lars in 1891, and Four Thousand Dollars in 1882,
and the further question of expanding the said
tract of land and the erection of permanent build
ings thereon for an asylum for the poor of said
county, as specified in said resolution.
All those voting in favor of such proposed loan
shall have written or printed on their ballots
% For the Loan and those voting against the
loan shall have written printed on their ballots
Against the Loan"
All electors voting in favor of eXpending said
sum of Ten Thousand Dollars in the purchase OF
land and the erection of permanent buildings
thereon for asylum for the poor as in said res
Oluton specified, shall have written printed on
their ballots "FOr the erection OF Public Build
ings," and those opposed Against the erection OF
Public Buildings.
Witness my hand at my Office In Abilene, in said
county of Dickinson, and state of Kansas, this
Goth day of September, \. ID. 1884.
j. j. MILLER,
Sheriff of Dickinson County, state of Kansas.
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SHTLOH's CURE will Immediately relieve Group
WhOOping cough and Bronchitis,
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Sheriff of Dickinson County
Election Proclamation.

| 7 j. j. MILLER, Sheriff of the County o
| / Dickinson, in the State of Kansas, by virtue
| of the authority vested in me as such Sheriff, dc
| hereby proclaim and make known that on
Tuesday, the 4th day of Nov, a. D. 1884,
a general election will be held in the various cleo
ton districts and voting precincts of said count!
of Dickinson, commencing at 8. O'Clock in the
| morning and closing at O'Clock in the afternoon
of said day, for the purpose of choosing the fol
lowing National, State and County officers, to-wit
Nine Presidential Electors.
One Member of Congress.
One Governor
One Lieutenant Governor.
One Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
One Secretary of State.
One Auditor of State.
One State Treasurer.
One Attorney General.
One State Superintendent of Public Instructions
One State Senator.
Two Observation-Disclosures for the T4th and one
for the 18th District.
One County Commissioner of the 1st District.
One Probate Judge.
One County Attorney.
One Clerk of District Court.
One Superintendent of Public Instruction.
WITNESS, my hand at my office at Abilene, in
said county of Dickinson and State of Kansas,
this goth day OF September, A. ID. 1884.
j. J. MILLER,
Sheriff of Dickinson County, Kansas.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-16
SHERiFF'S SALE.

T Under AND BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER
" of sale issued by the Clerk of the District
Court of Dickinson county, State of Kansas, in a
cause pending therein, wherein Hardin BOles is
plaintiff, and VI. f. BOles and Anna F. Dennis
and C. G. Cooper & Co., are defendants, 1 will on
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31st, A. D. 1884,
at front door of the court house. in the city of Alb
iene, county of Dickinson, state of Kansas, at 10
o'clock, a. m of said day, sell 10 the highest bid
der for cash. the following real estate, to wit: One
undivided half interest In and to the west half of
the northwest quarter of section No. nineteen,
l9 in Township No twelve, Q2) south range
four a. east of the c. P NJ L. S. survey, in Dick
insOn county, state of Kansas. The said lands
will be sold pursuant to the judgment of the Court
in said cause recited in said order of sale.
Witness my hand this 26th day Of Sept, 1884,
j. j. MILLER,
7-5tl Sheriff Of Dickinson County, Kansas
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-16
Election Proclamation.

w HEREAS, the Board of County Commits
Wv siOners of Dickinson County, State OF
Kansas, at their regular session held at the County
Seat of said county on the fifth day of August, A
d., 1884, adopted resolution in words and figures
as follows, to-wit:
RESOLVED, That the question of borrowing the
county Of Dickinson, by issuing the bonds of said
payable as follows:
Two Thousand Dollars in 1890; Four Thousand
Dollars in 1891, and Four Thousand Dollars in
1892 and bearing interest at not to exceed six pei
centum per annum to be expended viz: 5000 in
purchase of tract of land and $1,000 in the cree
ton of buildings thereon for an asylum for the
poor, be submitted to the vote of the electors Of
said county of Dickinson at the general election
10 be held on the fourth day of November, A. D.
1884. And be it further
RESOLVED, That at said general election, the
further question of expanding the said sum OF
Ten Thousand Dollars in the purchase of a tract Oh
land and the erection of permanent buildings
thereon for an asylum for the poor of said county
be submitted to the vote of the electors of said
county of Dickinson.
And the Sheriff of said county of Dickinson il
hereby requested and directed 10 make proclama
ton and cause notice 10 be given OF these resOlu
tions and the time when said questions Will be
submitted, as required by law.
WILLIAM MURRAY,
SAMUEL BRICKER, Commissioners
NATHAN BLEyINs,
Attest: RICHARD WARISG,
County Clerk.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-16

For DYSPEPSIA and liver complaint, You have a
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

LAND OFFICE AT SALIVA. KAs.,
september 10, 1884.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention TO
make final proof In support OF his claim, and that
said proof Will be made before Clerk District
Court, at Abilene, Kas., on Nov. 1st, 1884, viz
John Satterwhite, Il. E. 1881, for the EE, Sc. a,
6,-16,-3E.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation OF,
said land, viz: f. NottOrff, J. w Dooly, T. A.
Kansas.
]. NJ HODGE, Register.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-16

STATE OF KANSAS,
Dickinson County, 's'
7 RICHARD WARING, County Clerk, do hereby
/ certify that the above and foregoing is a
full true and correct copy of the resolution pass.
ed by the Board of County Commissioners of said
County and State, on the 9Th day of August, A. ID.
1884 RICHARD WAXING,
County Clerk.
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SHILoHs CATARRH REMEDY-a positive cur
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HAcKMETAcK-a lasting and fragrant perfume
Price q and 50 cts.
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