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The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-04-10
Sheriff's Sale of Real Estate.
The State OF Ohio, Jackson County, SIS.
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The State OF Ohio, Jackson County, SIS.
Court of Common Pleas.
Samuel McGhee VS.. John G. II. Cobb, ct ais.
On Order of Sale.
Notice is hereby given, that in pursuance of an
order of sale issued from the Court of Common
Pleas within and for the County OF Jackson and
State of Ohio, in q certain cause wherein Sam
uel McGhee is plaintiff and John G. II. Cobb ct
ais. are defendants, and to me directed Sheriff
of said County, will offer for sale, at the door
OF the Court House, in Jackson IN said County,
on
Saturday, Nay 3, 1854,
at one O'Clock P. NJ, the following described
real estate, situated in the County of Jackson,
and State of Ohio, to-wit:
Two acres in the northwest corner of the
south west quarter of the south. east quarter OF
seciiod Is, township g. of range II.
Appraised at 500.
Terms offs lie, cash on dav of sale.
To b. sold as the property of John G. II. Cobb
TO satisfy Judgment ii favor of Samuel Nc
Ghee.
Given under my hand this 1st day of April,
1854. W.-B. CHERINGTON
Sheriff jackson County, Ohio.
t. w. STEELE, Deputy.
Ambrose Leach Jr., Atty tor Pl'ff.
April 3, lSS4-5w
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-04-10

On the first of April the Cleveland
Leader printed personal item an
nouncing that Henry Watterson and
Samial ]. Tilden had arrived at a GER
tain hotel. A large number Of lead
ing Democrats called at the hotel
and it is even asserted that the editor
of the Leader called at the hotel and
''sent up his card" when the hotel
clerk blandly informedhim that it was
the first of April,
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-04-10

T.C. Campbell Attorney for defense
in the Berner case, in Cincinnati, has
written to Judge Samuel Matthews,
demanding an investigation Of his
(Campbell's) conduct in the case.
This is inconsistent on Mr. Campbells
part, as several hundred citizens Of
Cincinnati called around at the Court
House afew evenings ago to make an
investigation, but Thomas had flown.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-04-10

Before the press Of the Solid South
compare their shotgun brigades to
the Cincinnati rioters, they should re-
member that it is only when the Gin
cinnatian goes to tear down a public
building, that he runs against the
muzzle Of loaded gun. 1t is never
at the ballot-boX.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-04-10

Laban Williams, of Lexington, Indi-
ana aged seventy years, put bottle OF
whiskey in his pocket and got on the
Railroad to take a stroll, when a fast
train came along and knocked him
into a cooked hat. He was not dead
at the last accounts, and his friends
hoped to patch him up so that he
would last a while vet.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-04-10

After all the great troubles ending
in bloody riot in Cincinnati-grow-
ing out of the failure Of the laws to
suppress crime, the good sense Of the
people has discovered the fact that
criminal laws are generally drawn up
by criminal lawyers.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-04-10

Tremendous fires have been raging
in the pine forests of North Carolina
and South Carolina. The boundaries
of the burned and ruined district are
placed at fifty by thirty miles.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-04-10

The lesson of Cincinnati's troubles
seems to be taking hold upon the
Courts, as well as the people. On
last Thursday Judge Goode, of Spring
field, heard motion for new trial
in the case of one Coble, wife-mur-
derer, overruled the motion, and sent
enced the prisoner to be hung on the
18th Of July. There has never been
a hanging in Clarke County.
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New Firm.

By an advertisement in the Stand
ard this week, it will be seen that Ira
A Sternberger & Go, have commenc-
ed business in the fine room formerly
occupied by James Chestnut, oppo-
site the Court House, and next door
to the Iron Bank.
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The following persons paid sub
scriptions last week.
VIM. P. Cherington, Delaware,
O....... so 25
W. II. Harrison, Ennis, o.. 25
J. T. Miller, Council Grove,
Kansas. ....... ........... 4 90
Judge Thompson, Portsmouth,
Observation-Disclosures. 2 90
d. Longlott, Jackson, o.. so
VIM. J. Jones, Jackson, o.. 25
J. Ell. Webb, Gambia, O....... 90
c. Gettles, Plain City, o.. 1 90
VIM G. Nicholas, Oak Hill, o. 1 90
Iseac Huey, Rempel, O....... 2 90
John Conner, Tolono, 1ll...... 1 90
Thomas J. Jones, Jackson, O.. 3 90
Ethan Owens, Plattsmouth,
Nebraska. ........ ....... so
Jos. Hale jr, keystone, o.. 1 90
Isaac Vandivort, Ennis, o.. 1 90
Martin Conner, Mabees, O. go. 1 90
E. n. Jones, Samsonville, o.. l 90
Elgina Stephenson, Jackson, O 25
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-04-10

There is a popular outcry in Cincin-
natl, against such wholesale exemp-
ton from serving upon juries as has
been the practice heretofore. The
good, honest, intelligent citizen is the
hest iIlrOr.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-04-10

DR.. Evans will visit Jackson, April
Goth, Isham House. All suffering
with eye, ear or catarrh, should call
and see him. Remember the date,
April Goth.
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Saturday, the 18Th Day Of AprH
4. d. 1854,
at l O'Clock P. NJ, at the door of the Court
House in said county, the following described
real estate, situate in the county of Jackson and
Ist. The east half of the west half of the north
east quarter OF Section 26 Also IA 9lO0 acres off
of the east de ofand running north and south
parallel with the same number OF acres decided
% Anderson Lac1ey, and being part of the n.
W. quarter of the S. quarter of said Section 26,
the dover of Mary Lackey, widow of John
Laclxey, deceased, in the said east half of the
ton 20.
I'd. The south east quarter of the north west
quarter of Section %, except Is acres decided to
jackson Lackey off of the west side of said
tract, except about acres in the n. corner OF
owned by John Buckley.
Also the north half Of the n: e. quarter
the Tow ship and Range aforesaid.
3D. The south west quarter OF the north west
quarter OF said Section 25 except SIS acres
thereof decided 10 Jugnrtha Lackey. Also $40
acres of of the west side Of the S. e. quarter of
the n. W quarter of said Section 25, commenc.
ing at the north east corner of the s.. W quarter
of the u. W. quarter of said Section 25, thence
easi Is rods, thence south SO rods thence west
10 fodS, thence north along the line of said lot
to the BEGINNING, and all in the Township and
Range aforesaid. Also the 81 of the n e. a of
the $. W. Il of said Section %, Township and
Range aforesaid.
4th. The west half of the west half of the
north east quarter of said Section 26. Also IA
9l00 acres off of the west side of the N. W. or of
the or of said Section &c, all in the Township
and Range aforesaid, subject 20 the dover of
Mary Lackey, widow of John Lackey, deed, in
'he north 20 acres in the said west half of the
west half of the north east quarter of said Sec.
til 26
5th. The north east quarter of the south east
quarter of sa id Section 36 Also ali that part on
the east side oi the W or of he or not deed
ed 10 Anderson and Gilbert n. Lackey of Sec
ton 70. Also $40 acres, commencing at the n
corner OF the W quarter of Sec. %, thence
north on Section line 36.l0 rods thence east 36 10
rods. thence south 80 10 rods, thence west 36 10
rods, all in the Township and Range Aforesaid.
And all of said premises free of dover except as
above indicated.
App alsed as follows;
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-04-10
OCTOBER ELECTION.

Only ONEDoLLAR in advance, for announcing
candidate.
SHERIFF.
We authorized TO announce THOMAS w.
STEELE candidate for the Office ofSheriff of Jack
County, subject the decision of the Republican
County Convention.
We are authorized to announce Richard I. Jones
of Bloomfield Township, candidate for Sheriff of
Jackson County, subject the decision of the Repub
loan County Convention.
We are authorized to announce John H. Rogers, of
Milton Township, candidate for Sheriff of Jackson
County, subject to the decision of the Republican
County Convention.
Ed. Standard Please say that W. II. Sloan will be
candidate for Sheriff. if honored with the nomiation
by the Republican County Convention
COMMISSIONER.
We auIlforized to announce Robert G. Hunter
of Franklin Township candidate for County Com
missioner, subject to the decision of the Republican
County Convention.
We are authorized to announce EEoch Crabtree, of
Scioto Township, candidate for Commissioner
of Jackson County subject to the decision of the Re-
publican County Convention.
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ernnS of sale:


One third in hand, one third in six months,
and one third in one year from the day of sale,
with interest; the deferred payments to be Sc
secured BY mortgage upon the premises sold,
Dated Jan. 18th, 1854
JAMES A. LACKEY,
Admir- &c. of John Lackey
G. a. Atkinson and John T. Moore & SON.
mch2ow5 Attorneys.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-04-10

The Pittsburg, Fort Wayne Chica-
go Railroad Co. are talking of issuing
Bonds to run nine hundred and sixty
four years. What delightful plan!
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-04-10

Gen. Chalmers is willing to unite in
with the Republicans and Independents
in an attempt to wrest Mississippi
from the control Of the Bourbons.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-04-10

S0tH3dG.k~ApyH 10, 1884,
at one o'clock p. NJ on the premises, the fol-
lowing described real estate, situate in the
county OF Jackson, and State of Ohio, to-wit:
The north west quarter of the north west
qua Ter, OF Section Number Eleven QD, Town.
ship Number Eight tS), of Range Number Sew
enteen %, except about four a. acres hereto-
fore decided 10 Peter McClain. Containing, after
Such exception, thiTty-six (f5) acres, more or
Also, The east half Of the south east quarter
OF Section Number Eleven QD, Township
Number Eight tS), of Range Number SeVen-
teen 90, except four and a half 40 acres deed
ed 10 California McClain. said excepted part
being on the east side of the north east quarter
OF the south east quarter; also, except the grave-
yard, about one-half acre, now fenced, and be-
ing near the north west corner of said tract
Containing, after such exceptions, seventy
five (75) acres, more or less.
Also, the north half of the north east quarter
OF the north east quarter of Section Number
Eourteen I'D, Township Number Eight (S), of
Range. Number Seventeen 17, containing
twenty (2O) acres, more or less.
Appraised as follows:
First d scrbzd tract at Sl,1l0.
Second - Z" 232I
Thiid % li5'
Terms OF sale, cash day of sale
AEtMPSTIGAD SCURLOCK,
Administrators with the will annexed of Enoch
Russell, deceased.
March 70, 1884. 20mch4w
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-04-10

The Ironton Register says that
Judge Johnson-of the Supreme Court
Gov. Hoadly, and Hon, S. S. Cox,
studied law in the same law office, in
GAINESVILLE.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-04-10

Charles Rhodes brought us number of
valuable Public Documents when he
came home last Saturday.
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Saturday, May 3Ist. 1884,


The County Convention will proceed to nominate
candidates tor the following offices:
Sheriff; Clerk of Courts: Probate Judge: Commits
sioner; Infrmary Director.
And also appoint delegates to the Congressional al
Convention elect Executive Committee for the en-
suing year. and transact such other business as may
come before the Convention.
The basis of representation will be delegate Jor
every votes cast for the Republican candidate for
Governor at the last October election, and
gate for each fraction of 10 and over This will give
the following mum Der of delegates:
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-04-10

Mr.. Fl. r. Snyder will be at the
Isham House at this place, April 18th
and 18th, to receive Internal Revenue
H.
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Sherift's Sale of Real Estate.

The State of Ohio, Jackson County, SIS,
Court of Common Pleas,
Samuel 4scGhse VS.. Solomon Rockwell, ct ais
ON Order of sale.
Notice is hereby given, that in pursuance of
an order of sale issued from the Court of Com
mon Pleas with and for the County of Jack
son and State OF Ohio, in 2 certain cause where
in Samuel MrGhee is pla.ntin and solomon
Rockwell ct ais. are defendants, and to me di-
rected as Sheriff of said County, 1 will offer
for sale, at the door OF the Court House in
Jackson, in said County, on
Saturday, May 3, 1884,
at one O'Clock p. m., tbe following described
real estate. situated in The County of Jackson,
and State OF Ohio, tO-Wit;
Being the west on e-half 60 of the north west
quarter, and the north east quarter of the north
west quarter, of section no. l3, township no. 6,
range 20. 20, in the district of lands subject to
sale at Chillcothe, Ohio.
Appraised a SIG7.
Terms of sale, cash on day of sale.
To be sold rs the property OF Solomon Rock
we'll, to satisfy judgment in favor of Samuel
McGhee,
Gwen under my hand thiS ist ,'av OF April,
1885,. y. =. CHERINGToN
SheTih jackson County, Ohio.
T. w. STEELE, Deputy.
Ambrose Leach Jr,, Atty lor PHI.
April 3, lSoi-5w
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-04-10

The Oath Annual Catalogue of the
MAMA Commercial College Dayton,
Ohio, will be sent free on application.
Apr10-2w.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-04-10

The Commercial Gazette's ''Presi-
Dental Preference" column seems to
keep Blaine away ahead.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-04-10

Diphtheria poisons the blood. Conva-
lescents should take Hoods Sarsaparilla
to neutralize and eradicate the poison
matter,
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-04-10

The undersigned has been appointed by the Probate
Court ofJackson County. Ohio, Administrator the
estate of Thomas j. Davis, deceased late of Lick
Township, in said county,
ap3w3 THOMAS OWENS,
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Notice to Township Assessors.
Notice

The Assessors for the several townships in Jack
son county win meet at the Auditors office Tues
day neXt-April 15 1SSi-to receive their blanks and
instructions. B. b. EVANS, Aud.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-04-10

The undersigned has been appointed by the Pro-
bate Court of Jackson County, Ohio, Administrator
with the win annexed. the estate OF Griffith Parry
deceased, late of Madison township. in said County
JOHN E. JONES.
27mch3w
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Total for the week. 1922 G

There is call for few reliable,
energetic men in another column.
See advertisement, Men Wanted" "
otto
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Notice.
Notice.

The undersigned has been appointed by the Admin
stratOr the of Henry Horton deceased late
of jefferson Township, in said County.
3apSw FRANK HORTON.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-04-10
4 . Ha ATOH'S SALE
OF Real Estate.


IN pursuance Of The provisions of the last will
and testament of Enoch' Russell late of Jackson
County, Ohio, deceased, l will offer for sale, at
public auction, on
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Probate Notice.

Probate Notice.
STATE OF OHIO,
PROBATE COURT.
JACKSON COUNTY. S.
Notice is hereby given that the following Ac-
counts have been filed i'll this Court, for settlement
and the set for examination and hearing on
Friday, April 25th, 1884, to which time ali per-
sons interested may except. to-wit
FINAL ACCOUNTS.
Saran LhoH.ps1l: iiuardi&n OF Clarence Thompson
John NJ Ewing, Guardian of John Ewing.
John NJ Ewing, Guardian OF Sophia Ewing:
Thomas Rogers, Guardian of Jennie Jones;
j. A. sell ENecutoe of Richard NauGhterS:
Lavina Poor, Adm'X of Lewis Poor:
ID :. Lloyd. Admir- of David f. Jones,
:. II. Pollock, Admir- of SAMUEL Ragland;
j. l.. Ramsey, Executor OF j. E. Moriarty;
o. >. Miller, Adm mr of Rebecca Stephenson
Isa Lambert, Admir- of Martin X. Gee;
PARTIAL ACCOUNTS.
j. l.. Ramsey, admir- 4. I SGnai.an,
o. 5. Miller E,E of Milton Smith.
The hearing will be in the order of publication,
ginning at O'Clock a. IN.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto set my
hand and the Seal of said Court, this Sth day of
April, A. ID. 1884.
II. c. MILLER,
(Seal) Judge.
s2prSt-aF.
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MASS CONVENTION.

The Republican voters of jackson County will meet
in Mass Convention at Jones Music Hall, in jackson,
Saturday, April 10Th, 1884,
at two O'Clock P. NJ for the purpose selecting Del
egates and Alernates to the Republican State Con-
vention. BY order of
EX. Com.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-04-10
1t Will Paw

To call at the splendid new store at Ches-
nuts old stand, opposite the Court House.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-04-10
COUNTY CONVENTION,

The Republican voters of jackson County will meet
at their usual places of holding elections in the
eral townships and precincts, Friday, May 3Oth,
1884, from two O'Clock p. NJ to four O'Clock P. NJ and
proceed to CHOOSE delegates to the County Conven-
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hi THE field !

[ Give SpcciaI Attention to all
Diseases both Acnte and Chronic.
Private Diseases a Speciality. l
TREAT ALL NERVOUS Troubles with unsur-
passed success, here or elsewhere.
All Female Troubles Treated very
cautious and with success.
1 Give Special to ali forms of
stomach troubles. Ny past years Of is suf-
fclent testimony.
1t is well known TO community
that my success with children Of all ages and in al
CEED in any of the above troubles unless my instruc
tions are strictly carried out.
My practice will be chiefly con-
fined to Office at Drug Store. on Main Street, where
you viii find pure fresh Drugs and Chemicals, Ci-
gars and tobacco and Fancy Toilet Articles, all of
my own special selecting.
Pure Wines and Liquors for
medicinal and mechanical purposes only.
2. ST. am the only authorized
side of me Is bogus.
I will be found in strict atten-
tion to business many hours dHy and night, my
physical ability viii admit of.
~ Dwelling over store.
Essences. Extracts and OILS,
furnished at Jobber's prices per dozen.
WIN, 3. HALE.
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ADKGEEts STR ATOR' SALE
OF Real Estate.
In pursuance of an order of sale issued by the
Probate Court of Jackson County, Ohio, L will
offer for sale, at public auction, on

Saturday, the 1911 Day Of ApriR
A. d. 1854.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-07-24
The Murder.

The town was again startled by an
other murder on Monday night Dave
Mather, known 40 "Mysterious DEve,
killing Assistant Marshal Nixon, at the
steps Of the Opera House: Mather
fred four or five shots at Nixon, and
either one of the shots would have
proved fatal Mather was arrested and
placed in jill to await examination. The
shooting at Mather by Nixon on Fri
day night last, probably lead to this
shooting. Nixon formerly kept dance
hall and Mather is engaged in the saloon
and gambling business. Last year be
was Marshal of the city. Nixon leaves
a wife and several children and the
sympathy of the community is extend
ed to them in this sad affection. The
following is brief account OF Friday
nights shooting:
Assistant City Marshal, Tom Nixon,
fred at Dave Mather on Friday night
last, but the shot did not take effect.
Nixon was standing at the foot Of the
stairs and Mather was at the doorway
of the Opera house. This occurred
about g O. clock. Nixon made the re
marx that he had killed Mather and hat
no regrets. The cause of this deliber
ate and cowardly act is supposed to b
an "old grudge'' Of some months stand
lug. Nixon was at once arrested b!
Sheriff Sughrue and placed under guard
| A preliminary examination was held be
fore Squire Cook and Nixon was dis
charged. Mather, we are informed, re
| fused to testify. The end is not yet.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-07-24
A Railroad Centre.

A railroad line is projecting from
Fort Worth, Texas, to point in Kan
sas making junction with the Atchi-
son, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad.
This new road will likely touch the
Santa Fe at Dodge City, this city being
the nearest in the line of the proposed
road. With the view of the situation
as presented, we believe Dodge City is
destined to be a railroad centre. Of
railroad extension the Leavenworth
Times says:
When the number of miles of railroad
that are in operation in this state are
spoken or written of, one does not stop
to think what thousand miles of track
is, or how much of the surface Of the
country it covers, or how large section
is tributary to the road. To those who
would be interested in knowing how
many roads there are in Kansas, let
them take the new railroad map of this
state and see what a perfect gridiron
the railways have made, not only Of one
section but the whole state. Especial
ly is southern Kansas we'll provided
with the iron roadway, and now we learn
that company has been formed to
build and operate road from Harper,
in Harper county, to a point near Dodge
City. It will run through the counties
of Harper, Kingman, Barber, Pratt,
Comanche, Edwards and Ford, and from
the officers elected, it is undoubtedly q
Santa Fe interest. The amount Of
capital stock is to be SO, 600, 900 and
the company seem disposed to COM
mence building as soon as survey can
be made and the right of way obtained.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-07-24
AnoDERN ROBINSON CRUSOE
Two Months Unwillingly Exiled.

The works of fiction find an exem-
plifcation in the events Of reality. The
story of Robinson Crusoe, while serving
some purpose to old as we'll as young
readers, finds a paatial parallel in our
section. Our modern Alexander Sell
kirk had no good man Friday as COM
panion. He had only the gentle bovine
grazing on the thousand hills adjacent
the few river birds that fit from
shore to shore the passing train Of
cars in the distance-the farmer S
wagon in the road mile away; or the
wild lament of the cowboy in pursuit Of
the recreant Texas bovine. Unlike the
exiled of historical fame our modern ex-
lie saw passing and surrounding things,
being circumscribed on an island in the
river about IL miles west Of Dodge
City, for period of about two months,
ending on Friday last. A. w. Ruoff, a
single gentleman, about IS years of
age, a native of Germany, is the person
furnishing the facts in this narrative.
ne U6S Uecu q IcS1ucuU VI CA1S COuuVy
but several months, and occupies a
homestead on an island in the Arkan.
sas two miles west of Howell station
and IL miles west of Dodge City. He
is engaged in gardening, and two months
ago laid in provisions for short time
in his isolated and island home. The
waters of the Arkansas river hasve been
very high all season, the river being es
pecially full since the environment Of
our friend. He had no means of ford
ing the surging and angry waters, ano
he was necessarily compelled to accept
the situation, which involuntary impris
onment afforded no grief and no heart
burn. On the contrary our Alexandel
found time to ponder over the pleasant
lonliness with the mute things Of lif'
only as companions to drive away tn
tedium of his isolation.