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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-06-18

is done. the papers are filed in the proper
department, and when the matter of the
candidates and q brief of the endorsement
are laid before the President by the head of
the department.
A fire broke out in the right wing of the
center building of the Eastern Lunatic asy-
lum at Williamsburg, Va, and before it
could be got under control everything was
destroyed. There were 200 female patients
in the burned building, but all were res
cued except one, Miss Smith, of Spottsyl-
vania county, who was burned to death.
Another patient, Mrs. Jeffries, after being
brought out of the building wandered away
and was found in the morning drowned in
a creek near by. All the female patients
were taken to William and Mary college,
where they were temporarily cared for.
The other wards contained nearly 300 male
patients. These wards quickly emptied and
the unfortunates were turned loose, but did
not wander of, being generally t-actible.
The total loss is from $120, 600 to 10000;
the insurance is about $4,000.
The fire is believed to have resulted from
some trouble with the electric light wires,
as it was first discovered where the wires
entered the right wing of the building.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-06-18

Wellington Press: The complete re-
turns of the assessors of this county
place the acreage Of wheat this season,
in Sumner county, at 74,463, decrease
from last year of 10000 acres. The num-
Der of acres planted In corn is 154, 10, an
increase over last year of q, 900.
Winfield Tribune: There has been q
most wonderful growth in trees and
vines this season. We never had bet
ter prospect for fruit. Strawberries are
plentiful now, and peach, plum, cherry
and apple trees are ladened with the
green fruit. Verify, the corn in Russell
county it is said will produce an excel
lent crop.
Hanover washington county, Demo-
crat: We are told the prospect for a
booming crop for everything, save win
ter wheat, which was winter killed to q
great extent, was never better at this
season of the year. All kinds of fruit,
except peaches, promise a big yield.
Grapes, especially, were never better at
this season of the year.
Wellington PresG We learn from a
number of the leading farmers of this
country as we'll as gentleman of this
city who have been out in the country,
that the prospect for wheat is not nearly
so discouraging as has been reported. 1t
is true there is not very heavy stand
most of the fields being thin, but the
aain is now in thrifty condition and
growing rapidly, and unless something
in the future happens to injure this
cereal there will be very fair crop.
Thus far no cheat or bugs have been
noticed. About the same may be said
or corn. And though both of these
cereals may be little late in maturing
the prospect is good at the present time
for very fair yields.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-06-18
KANSAS FARMING.

Note~ orthy incidents Among The Farmers
of The State.
A half crop of wheat is more than can
be expected in Kingman county.
The Topeka poultry club are making
arrangements for poultry show in that
city sometime during the summer.
Gaylord Herald: Jas. McNary, of this
township, informs US that he has ITO
acres of as fine winter grain as he ever
saw growing in this country.
Parsons Palladium: The army worm
is reported to have made its appearance
in the southwestern portion of the coun-
ty, and is cutting down the corn as fast
as it comes up.
Abilene Chronicle: The reports con-
corning the wheat crop are very unfavor-
able. Many farmers are blowing up
their wheat who three weeks ago e1-
pected good crops.
Reece Greenwood county, Republican:
On Wednesday we were shown q speci-
men of orchard grass which was the
product of six weeks growth. It was
thirty-six inches in height.
Saratoga Sun: Reports from all over
the county indicate that the wheat crop
will be much better than was anticipAr
ted. The recent warm weather if con-
tinued viii cause it to mature early.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-06-18
FOREIGN.

The treaty of peace between France and
China was finally signed.
Russia is pushing a telegraph line to the
very borders of Afghanistan.
Bismarck has declined to commit himself
| either Tor or against bi-metalism.
The Italian flag has been hoisted over
Suakim in the Soudan desert.
"A British protectorate has been formed
| over the districts CT the river Niger in
Africa.
The French have ordered Gordon to be
formed On the Pyreness to keep cut the
cholera.
A deputation from Jamaica has arrived
in Ottawa to negotiate reciprocity treaty
with Canada.
Agitation and protests of the people &C.
oompiished reduction CT the extra duty
on spirits in England.
Consul Raine says he will undertake to
revive the commercial relations of Germany
and the United States.
An English cutter has been seized by the
German dispatch boat Pommerania for
fishing in prohibited waters.
English imports decreased during May,
compared with May last year, FL, $40, COO.
Exports decreased f2,710;O00.
The Princess of Wales thinks that if she
ca : Just get her husband and the car to-
gether they can arrange All everlasting
peace.
Princess Dalgarouki, daughter of the
widow of the late car of Russia, has created
a sensation by appearing as a professional
violinist in Berlin.
General Jackson United States minister
to Mexico has arrived at the ancient capital
of the Montezumas. He was welcomed by
the American residents of the city.
The French chamber of deputies, at q
disorderly meeting, rejected proposition
to impeach Jules Ferry for misconduct as
prime minister the vote being 322 to 1853.
The Mahdi has issued proclamation
which has been extensively circulated in
the countries bordering upon the Persian
Gulf, stating it as his intention to invade
both Egypt and Arabia.
Great excitement was caused by the cir
culation in st. Petersburg of a report that
the amesr had been assassinated and Ayoub
Khan is to take the helm of government in
AfghanistaD. The report lacks confrma-
ion and is not believed.
Cholera is reported prevalent at Madrid,
Spain. 1t is reported that eighteen cases
exist in that city. A portion of the army
have vacated their barracks because of the
existing of the dread disease there. Meas
ures are being taken to prevent its spread.
The government of Herat has sent men
to fortify Bala Burghab. Advices from
Merv are to the effect that the Russians are
taking the greatest care to prevent foreign
ers from communicating with Turcomans
and have expelled PersiHns who were sup
posed to be corresponding with the Afghans.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-06-18
STOCK NOTES.

Items Cleaned from the Kansas Press Ap-
pertaining to Stock and Stock Raising.
Joe Young, the fine trotting horse
owned by c. E. Westbrook, Peabody,
Kas., won the free-for-all race at the
Harper spring meeting.
Cornelius Duke 3S,O4S, a short horn
bull used for some time at the head OF
the weIl-knOwn herd of G. NJ. Clifford &
Son, was sold to A. w. Beaverton,
Marion, kas.
Abilene Gazette: A prominent short
horn breeder of this county has just re-
ceived valuable accession to his herd
in the person of twO-year old Rose OF
Sharon bull, for which he paid 1925.
Wichita Beacon: Two Ell Dorado men
have purchased the celebrated trotter,
BLACK Tom" who has been owned in
this city. Price paid, $500. He is not
Sedgwick county horse but was raised
in the east. He has record of $50.
Jetmore Revil'e: Cattle and horses
never looked SO we'll at this season OF
the year in former years as they do now,
is the universal response from our visit
ing stOcknen. While the grass Is good
and water plenty, why shouldn't they
look we'll?
Kansas City Live Stock Record: The
calf crop in New Mexico last year did
not average over 40 per cent. 1t should
have been IS. Cause, shortage OF
bulls. Loss to stockmen, 100000 elves,
which at $40 each, amounts to 81 100000.
The number of bulls necessary to save
this enormous sum would not have cost
100000.
Another cattle scare was nipped in the
bud at Manhattan last week. Some fine
COWS owned by Col. Anderson tried to
eat some fresh paint, surprising no doubt,
it was some new stock feed, and as re-
suit the symptoms exhibited previous to
the demise of two cows caused fear OF
another cattle epidemic. We are glad
to note thatthe excitement has subsid ed.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-06-18

tea would reeu re an additional tariff of
two pence per pound, to pr )duce the same
amount, thus raising the duty seventy per
cent. on en- innocent beverage. The
government had to choose between alco-
no ic liquors tea and sugar. he would
accept the issue OF the vote as one of lite or
death and did not envy those who, if they
gained q victory, wouid have to bear the
consequences. Mr.. Gladstone's remarks
were received with prolonged cheers. The
government was defeated On the second
reading of the budget, being rejected I64 TO
262. When the result was announced Lord
Randolph Churchill and Mr.. Parnell
jumped upon their seats and enthusiastic
cally waved their hats and the cheering
was renewed. -Thirty-nire Parnellities and
all the conservatives voted with the major.
ity. The minority included Sir Michael
Bass, the brewer, and several Irish liberals.
Many government supporters were absent
THE "eRAND OLD MAN" RESIGNS.
Great surprise was expressed in London
when the vote in the house of commons
announcing the defeat Of Gladstone and the
present cabinet was announced. Immedi-
ately all sorts of rumors became current
The day following the vote Gladstone en-.
tered the house of commons. His appeal
ance " 8 that of firm man, perfectly un-
disturbed. His very self possession seemed
to enthuse his admirers and the chamber
was fairly rent with cheer after cheer and
the applause became an ovation. At last
Mr.. Gladstone arose and in reference to the
greetings said that the cabinet in session
to-day thought they were under obliga-
tons to the Queen. He said it would be
premature on his part to enter into the
or,tc q of
munication just now, but would say, how
yer, as on former occasions, few DAYS
must elapsn before the result of the com
municstio could be arrived at, so as to be
made known to the house during the inter
val. Gladstone concluded that the house
would follow the usual custom III refrain
ingfrom the transaction of its ordinary
business.
The Tory party have refused to accept
the vacated cabinet positions. But the con-
servatives, after long caut US, decided to
accept Office.
The followingis forecast of portion of
the new cabinet: The Marquis of Salisbury,
prime minister and secretary of state for
the foreign department.; Sir Michael Hicks
Beach, chancellor of the excbequer and
leader in the house of commons; Sir Stat
ford Northcote, who will go to the house of
lords and become lord president of the
council; Lord Randolph Churchill, secreta-
~ of state for India; Colonel Frederick a.
Stanley, secretary OF state for war.
The new ministers will attempt measures
calculated to give the liberals chance to
gain victory. They will recast the budget
in accordance with the votes of the house,
and when the estimates are passed will dis
solve parliament. The Parnellites count
upon the lapsing of the coercion measure
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-06-18
STATUS OFTHE CROPS.
As Reported by the National Bureau of
Agriculture.

As Reported by the National Bureau of
Agriculture.
Washington, June 1O.-The June crop re-
port of the Agricultural department. esti-
mates the total wheat crop Of the country
at So, 900, 600 bushels, of which 207, 0O0, 600
is winter, and 153, geo, 900 spring. The con-
dition of the winter wheat is lower tnan
ever before in June, being now 81, against
20 in May.
The report will show an increase in cot
ton area of to 6 per cent, Virginia, 107
per cent; North Carolina, 1O2; South Caro-
lima, 1O3; Georgia, 1O4; Florida, 1O2; Atlanta,
103; Louisiana, 107; Mississippi, 1C6; Texas,
Ito; Arkansas, 100; Tennessee, 10l. The to.
tai area exceeds IL, O0O, 900 acres. The plant
is in healthy growth and nearly up to the
average. The stand good, where recent
rains have been excessive, the crop is in the
grass. The general average is 81, which is
higher than in the preceding years in June.
There is an unusual uniformity in its con-
dition only Tennessee showing less than
80. The state averages are Virginia, SO;
North Caroline, SO; South Carolina, So; Geor-
gia, 95; Florida, 49,; Alabama, 92 Mississ-
ippi, 81 Louisiana, 95; Texas 80; Arkansas,
81; Tennessee, 81. Wheat. The average OF
the principal states are, New York, 81: Penn
sylvania, 81; Ohio, Sc; Michigan, 81; In
diana, 63; Illinois, 49, Missouri, 50; Kansas,
Sc; California So. In some states there has
been greater loss Of area than was antici-
pated in previous reports. The average
yield will evidently be less than ten bushels
to the acre. The probable product of win
ter wheat states, according to these returns,
is reduced to about 2O7 600, 900, but none of
the territories are included.
The report of spring wheat is more favor
able. The disposition last autumn to re.
duce its breadth, on account of the low
price, was checked by the loss of the winter
wheat area, and later by the Russian ru-
mors. Substantially, the same area has
been seeded as last year-about 11,OOO, 900
acres. In northern Wisconsin, Minnesota,
Iowa, Nebraska and all the territories, the
per cent. of last years area is 95; in Wiscon-
sin, 49, in Minnesota, 1O2; ia Iowa SO; in
Nebraska 81; and 103 in Dakota. The con-
dition of spring wheat is 81, and indicates
crop of about 153, 900 600 bushels. The nv
erage for Wisconsin is 8S. Minnesota "a,
Iowa 100, Nebraska 102 Dakota 1O1. The
present report thereof indicates a wheat
crop of 800 ,OOO, 900 bushels, % ,000, 600 BUSH
els smrlier than that of 1884. The general
condition of rye is SO. The area of barley is
nearly the same as in 1884, and the average
of condition is SO. The acreage of oats has
been increased per cent, and the average
of condition Is "a. Corn will be reported IN
July, but voluntary returns indicate an in
crease of the area.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-06-18
GLADSTONE IN THE MINORITY.

The Party Represented by Gladstone in
the English House of Commons at Last
Defeated.
Gladstone has at last been defeated in the
House of Commons. The proposition on
which he was defeated was one to increase
the duty on spirits and beer in order to
raise additional revenue to carry on the
government. Gladstone was the last to
speak and he delivered one OF his grand
impressive speeches. He thought that the
opposition were creating precedent, which
they would regret when they came into
power again. The previous reduction of
wine duties had beneficial effect in pre-
venting adulteration and increasing trade,
many millions annually. 1t would be
most impolitic to increase the wine duty,
unless under the most extreme pressure.
The government was compelled to raise
money in view of the impending, to the
Empire. q danger which he even now was
unable to say had passed away. The oppo-
sition csvilled at the mode of raising the
money without suggesting an alternative
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-06-18

Chicago Ledger.
"And go your book-keeper has slid, has
he?"
Eyes he joined the gang"
"Well, that does get me. l never
would have thought it."
mo more did l. 1 banked on him
big, and never for a moment suspected
him."
"Nor me. I've known him for long
time, and thought he was about as
square as you could get 'em. Pshaw! I'd
trusted my own dog with him for a
whole week and never felt uneasy a
single minute. Iactually would"
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-06-18

As to loans and discounts, the banks have
out s., 598, All. %. They have bonds de-
posted in the treasury to secure their
circulation to the amount of 81 49,, 25O.
The value of the real estate held by
them is $465, 1892. As to cash on hand,
they have the following amounts: Bills
of other banks, $4S6, 036, fractional cur
rency, $4,356.94; specie, 1926, 1850; legal
tender notes, 94S.91.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-06-18

" IIC
Troy Times.

Troy Times.
Of Naples $4,000 population, 100000
live underground in noisome cellars
that extend far back from the street.
Crime is 80 rampant that in many thick
ly populated quarters of the city high
way robberies are of frequent occurrence
in broad daylight. The natives feel
that the world owes them living, and
they are going to get it. Defending the
criminals give occupation to 1000 law
yers ofthe Italian school, who work for
fees ranging from five cents upward.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-06-18

ago. Inoy lmmoOlatoly departed lOr The
territory by the st. Louis & San Francis
co railroad. S. L. Dawes, Of Masachu-
sets, and daughter. Miss Anna Dawers;
Hon. J. T. Morgan, of Alabama.
A new scheme of robbery has been in
vented at Fort Scott. An engineer on
the Fort Scott and Gulf Road awakened
the other day in time to find a man
fishing his coat and vest out of his room
from window by means of fish line
and tackle. Truly the ways Of the rob-
Der are numerous and many. In this
instance the greed of the man to get
everything in sight was his ruin for he
was captured in taking the last portable
article in the room.
Medicine Lodge Iader: The latest
Wrinkle on proving up claims, 80 that one
person can get two claims, is reported
from the northern part of this county.
A party who had already proved up. on
his claim. took fancy to one adjoining
his, and on this he put 8 building and
established his wife, announcing tina. he
had separated from her and that he had
secured divorce. A married woman
cannot prove up a claim; but divorced
or single woman can. 1t sprobable that
this svaricious couple would really go
through the formality ola divorce to
secure claim and then re-marry after
the final proof has been made. This ID
one way of securing land, but system
that should not be encouraged.
There are sixty national banks in Kan
sas having an aggregate capital OF "a
600 600. and an outstanding circulation
of 81, 5e5,249. Their surplus fund
amouts to $3.50, s39. 80, and the undivided
profits to $462, 377.7S. The individual de-
posits reach the sum of s., 1885,, 1886.
The total liabilities are $l5, AZ, 2o665.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-06-18
BE Calm, kebecca.

he Calm, RebeccR.
"Run for the doctor, quick! help
help! dot baby has swallowed nickle,"
exclaimed Mrs. Schaumburg.
"Mine gott, you make as much fuss
as if it was twenty dollar gold piece.
Be calm, Repecca." replied Mose.-1sxas
SiftinQs.
Daily Republican., 1885-05-19
Labor Notes,

The laborers in the brick yards at
Spring Wells, near Detroit, to the num-
Der of 1853, have quilted work. About
800 started the strike on Monday morn
ing and compelled the rest TO join them.
During the trouble the belt Of n.y.
wheel in one of the yards was cut by
the strikers, and two men were beaten
one of them-son of q brick yard pro
prietor-severely. The proprietors say
that the wages paid are as follows
Lowest priced laborers, Sl.25 per day
house rent free by the month, other
get from $50 to $45, with the same priv
leees." The men say They ar
obliged to work from four q. IN. to 81
| p. NJ, tv enty-six days in the month, a
a rate of pay ranging from $32 to $50
and that every rainy day, when n
work can be done, proportionate sun
| is taken out of their wages" They den:
that house rent is thrown in gratis.
Daily Republican., 1885-05-19
Injunction Di.soiyed.

At Reading, Pa. yesterday afternoon
Judge Sassaman dissolved the injunc-
non proceeding III the case Of the Phila-
II. phia aud Istading Railroad Company
against the Pennsylvania Schuyikill
Valley Company, involving the
right Of the latter to cross ut grade the
the Reading Companv's sid,ngs to
manufacturing establishments on
south Front street in Heading.
The Judge declares that the Penpsyl
vanis Schuylkiil Valley Company must
give the Reading Company bonds for
any damage that may be Done 10 is
property taat there must be- temperate
and orderly Use of crossings by bott
companies. aud that there must be NJ
nm reasonable interference with eacl
other.
Daily Republican., 1885-05-19
The Richmond Trial.

RICHMOND, Va, May 18.-In the
Cluverius murder trial this morning
the co!ored chambermaid, Henrietta
Wimbush, was further cross-examined
by the defence without elicitipg any
thing new.
Mis- Ella Madison, frat cousin to Lii
liam Madison, was sworn. She testified
that her cousin Lillian came to Rich
mond on the 10th of last October, and
was the guest of her aunt She remain
ed four days. Witness last saw her or
the l4th Of October. Lillian remained
every night at her aunt's except one
VIII CHI she spent at her cousins, William
n. Madison, She did not go on thu
street often. On Sunday and Monda,
afternoons during that visit she went Il
her Cousins, Z. G. JONES' house.
Lillian did not spend the night of tn
9th of January at her aunt's. Lillial
was almost an entire stranger in Rich
1nond, and she had never, to witness
knowledge. been either at HOLLYWOOD
cemetery or the reservoir. Lillian wa
in Richmond some years ago, sgai
about four years ago, and again tw
and half years since. AT the last tw
visits che spent two weeks each Time.
&c. Jones, first cousin of Lilliar
testified that sine was not at his nous
in January. The last time she wa
there was on the l4th Of last Octobe
.. g. Richardson, Police Justice
Richmond, had received from Bat
county trunk and bag containir
clothing and other articles, amor
them number OF envelopes He r
moved ell the letters and envelope
and kept them in his possession uni
be turned them over to the Comma
wealth.
W. II. Quarless banker and broke
was next sworn. He said he had be
connected with banks for twenty yea
did not testify IA profession
expert had seen the prisoners han
writing, having had business tran-'
ii Ms with him in which his writ
was necessary. A postal card, viii
the defence admitted was IN III, pa,
er's writing, letter aud an envelt
were shown, and witness said To Gh.u,
that the writing in all three iG.stan
had been done bv I. i Cluveri4s.
Daily Republican., 1885-05-19
MARRIAssEA-

PRYOR-MARTIN-A North East, Md. on
April 70, by the Rev. Z. X. Miller, John T.
Pryor and Emma 4. Martin.
WILLIAMSBURG Lincoln
Del. on the Sd inst, by the Rev. J. M
Collins, Sh erman y. wilkins and Mary T.
Clendaniel.
DONOHO-WARFIE Seaford, OF
the 14th inst. by the Rev. MI Gibson, o
lover, George W. Douoho, formerly of Sea
ford, and kstolla Warfield.
WORCESTERSHIRE Federals
burg, on the 18th inst, by Rev. J. Warth
man, Samuel II. Hodgson, OF FELTON,, Del
and Minnie X .Spencer,oi Caroline County
Md.
WARREN-BENSON the 18th inst, b
| the Kew. J. W. Sayers, the Rev. BeDlami
q. Warren, o; Aunamessex, Md. an
Miss Mary stewart Benson, OF Royal Gal
1 Md.
the l4th II
slant, at the Girard Hotel,by Mayor Smitl
assisted by Mr.. Linton, j. -. Edwar,
and Emma Garrett, both OF Chester u
L
Daily Republican., 1885-05-19
Entail ElH hIa.

Tho Indian police an1 a posse Of ci'i-
zeas had fight on the CLocLaw Lends,
in the Indian Territory, last Thnrsday
with n gang who were Having OFT seve
raj hundred catt-. Ons ofthe rohh-r'
was killed, two we're cap,ured and III,
rest fed.
II. W. Terry, q young man Who 81 o
and killed T. A. letter tor n iancltd IL
suit at Liberty, Virginia, last $ ,turdsy
was taken from the ell and lynche! h.
a mob at O'Clock yesterday tnornin Z
The lynchers are supp Jsed TO terria i've
of Jeter.
In q fight between the Yves
brothers and the Laugford brothers,
near Madison, Florida, on sunday
William Langford was killed, Georg
Langford was 30 severely wounded rht
he is lot expected to i've, and Ta'
Langford was woupded in the Lead
Eugene West WAS shot and Abe an
johnson West were cut, hut not seri0u
". The fight grew out Vt an electio
yauf