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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

We notice by the Hutchinson Daily News Of the
9Th that new hetei viii be built in that city.
containing seventy Eve rooms, to Cost CO., snd
TO be one of The best furnished and equipped
houses in the state. Messrs. OFT 6 Tewl.sberry,
Of Topeka, are the contractors. and the syndicate
building il are the Santa Re railroad Officials
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Rev. \. S. Buckner and the President of tie E3a-
ker university, at Winfield, will preach in the 81.
4. church on Sunday next The subject will be
upon the religious and educational interests of the
country. Mr.. Buckner was formerly presiding
elder. He is an interesting speaker, and will no
doubt hsYe q GOOD CONGREGATION
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09
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
WI. II. GILLARD, Kinsley, Kas.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Rev j. G. Wilkinson organized an NJ. E church
at Mt. Pleasant Sunday, Nov. aSth, and on Sum
day last he organized a church six miles south
west OF the city There is membership of nine
and seven respectively. Mr.. Wilkinson breaches
at these places on alternate Sundays.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Sam Jones asked an Omaha congregation if there
was a man present who had never spoken an I'M
kind word to his wife. One man STOOD UP, and
when Mr.. Jones thanked God for one perfect gen
tleman in Omaha, the candidate spoiled it all by
announcing himself bachelor
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

l.. E. McGarry, district clerk, has commenced
contest against Thos Lahey, who was declared
elected district clerk, at the last election. The
proceedings will be had before Judge Crumbaugh
T. =. Stewart of Speareviile, and VIM. Hoover, Of
Ciinarron. will sit on the contest board.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09
EMPIRE LAUNDRY.

The partnership between John Hinnel and j. T.
Rnde is dissolved by mutual consent. The busi-
ness at the old reliable establishment will be con-
tinued by the undersigned. Our patrons re-
questcd to continue their patronage. WIrls will
be well done and will be called for and delivered
as usual. j. KENNEL. Sole Proprietor.
Dodge City, Kas., Sept. 10, 1885, sep 16 3mo
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Saturday morning the mercury in the thermonie-
ter indicated four degrees above zero At Bismark,
Dakota, the thermometer stood % degrees below
zero. Saturday morning was the coolest of the
season up to that date.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09
CITY LOTS

Located in pleasant part of the city,
on which are fine fruit and shade trees,
are for sale cheap Inducements are
offered to those who will build good
houses. Apply to M. COLLAR.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09
HOLIDAY GOODS.

j. II. Crawford & Co. have received choice lot
of holiday goods. They have choice lot Of gro
ceries and great variety Of toys and queensware.
and notions. Go and examine their stock.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

DIED.-At his residence on Bridge street, We'd
nesday, Dec. 1st, 1885, of cancer of the stomach,
Mr. VIM. Porter, aged 81 years.
The deceased was in poor health for number
of years The afflicted relatives have the sympathy
of the community,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

4 stack of hay containing about s5 tons was
burned on the south side of the river on Tuesday.
The hay belonged TO Geo. B. Cox. fire guard
had been burned around the hay, bat through
some carelcssness the fire was communicated to
the stack
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09
TO THE CITIZENS OF DODGE
AND VICINITY

have opened new Grocery store under the
TINES office, and do respectfully solicit portion
of your patronage. Please call, price and buy, if
suited, and obiige. Yours, ETC.,
J, G. WILKINSON.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Fair dealing. kind treatment, short time accounts
and prompt collections accounts for Wilkinson's
success in business. Store under TINES office.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09
TWO PAPERS FOR TWO
DOLLARS.

We will send the Topeka Weekly CAPITAL and
DODGE CITY TIMES. one year, for -. Sub
scrbers who are in arrears can pay up and re-
ceiye the benefit of the two papers. The Capital
furnishes all the Legislative doings and state
news 1t is the official state paper.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

L. X. Mcintyre and \. B. klaine attended the
Prohibition conference at Lawrence last week.
About fifty persons from various parts OF the state
were present The Prohibitionists ere getting in
order for 1898.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

District Court adjourned last week without dis
posing of all Of the cases on the docket
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

The Chicago Kansas s Nebraska road CRock
Island), has let contract to Chicago company
for fencing its line from the Missouri river to the
western boundry of Texas at 1872 so mile.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Capt. r. l.. Walker in the city Thurs day
lie was on his way from Meade county, which
county has voted $4,000 in bonds to aid the Chi
cago Rock Island Railroad. Capt Walker says
$4,000 In bonds will bring the Rock Island to
Dodge City. This is worth trying
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

trip On Monday evening formal reception was
given the bride and groom at the residence of
Judge yanderslice. Mir. PAGAN and bride received
the congratulations of numerous friends.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Mrs. Broxholm, mother of J. Monroe Lloyd ar
rived last week. and will remain with her son this
winter. Mr.. Lloyd has built residence west Of
the residence of IL. A. Jones'
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

The bond election in Meade county resulted in
voting $4,000 in bonds to aid the construction Of
the Chicago & Rock Island Railroad. The bonds
carried by 2s9 majority. B. T. Cox writes us:
''lour effort helped us cut considerable" We are
glad Meade county is TO have a railroaI
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

S. H. kinkade, who has been visiting us, has re
turned to his his home in Tulare, Cal.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

The Speareville weather prophet, the editor of
the Blade, says severe storm viii occur on the
18th About these times, look out for squalls.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Mayor Webster and hunting party returned on
Thursday with big lot Of game. The party hunt
ed in the vicinity Of Camp Supply.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

The survey OF the Chicago, Kansas & Western
railroad has been completed far as Jetmore. and
surveying party has arrived at that point to push
the work onward.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

j. G. Wilkinson has opened family grocery
store in the TIMES building. Messrs. Markley,
McElwain & Co. occupy the room adjoining on the
west
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Our railroad officials must place much conf
dence in the predictions of Prof. Foster concern
ing his storms, as nearly every engine is armed
with first class snow plow.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

II. c. Cherington, of Lamar, Colo, spent few
days in the city last week. Mr.. Cherington is en-
gagged in the hotel business
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Why do the ladies of Dodge City appear always
better dressed than the gentlemen? Is query
asked. The husbands are proud of their wives il
the only explanation we can give.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

g. S. Brunswick, OF the Economy shoe store
made a trip TO st. Louis last week, where he pur
chased large stock of boots and shoes, and fine
lot of holiday goods.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Every purchaser of 81 worth of toys at the "Bee
Hive receive numbered ticket emitting them TO
one chance in drawing for an elegant music box.
playing six tunes
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Postmaster Reamer and some others arc in the
territory on hunting expedition.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

The editor of the Dodge City Sun is getting a
reputation as funny man.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Smith county man adyertises for 500 live rats
for which he offers five cents apiece.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Jos. A. Arment and wife, Of Wichita, are visi-
ting j. A. Armant, brother.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Two auction houses have lately been opened in
this city The goods are brought from an eastern
city.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

We believe ii is in order at all times to urge the
people living on claims and having large quaint
ties of hay in stack to plow fire guards.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

y rThe Eureka Irrgating Canal Company will com
plete the dam across the Arkansas river this win
ter, during the low stage of water.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Ii there is anything in the line of 9ueensware,
glassware, china or lamps, that you would like and
1t Is not kept in stock by ". B. Hess he will be
pleased to receive your order for such articles, and
guarantees to please YOU on short notice
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Look over the columns of the TIMES, and per
haps you can see some advertiser who can sell you
n holiday present.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

The Leader is new Prohibition paper inst is
sued at Hutchinson. A. s. Lightwalter is editor
1t is neatly gotten up newspaper.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Dodge City can secure the Chicago & Rock Is
land Railroad. Why can't some effort be made to
obtain this important line of railroad
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

c. NJ. Beeson, r. McElwain and several othe
members Of the Masonic fraternity went to Cimar
ron last night on masonic business.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Buffalo and venson steaks can be had in the
city, These meats are becoming rare. There was
time when buffalo steak was common as COW
meat.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09
JAMES LsNGToN,
Il IA
Dodge City, Kansas, Nov 10, 1886

The undersigned would cheerfuily recommend
to his friends and customers continuance Of their
patronage to the new firm. Respectfully,
w G.. SHERLOCK
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

W. P. r.. Moore leaves to-day for Los Angeles
Cal, where he will spend the winter with his son
1n-law, A. II. Burke.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

The fellow who does not smell big boom
coming to this place next spring has got scenter
that is IN. G."
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

When couple are about to elope the youn!
man asks: "Does your mother know your route
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Write for Catalogue and Price List.
Address
Boxes. D. ". CoAD,
La CYGNE, Linn County, Kansas
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09
TAKE NO RISK!

Don't miss the place, Wilkinson's Grocery Store
under the TINES Office, Chestnut Street
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Christian Baltic and son, of Tazewel, Illinois,
have moved to Ford county. Mr.. Bailie is father
in-law of j. NJ. Wootres.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Tae ladies of the Baptist church will give an
entertainment in the church on New Years eve
Friday night) The character of the entertain
ment Will be made known later.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Remember the poor who will suffer this winter
while many enjoy warm homes and cozy fires.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09
RESTAURANT FOR RENT

The Commercial Restaurant in Cimarron is Of
fered for rent. 1t is fully furnished, three nice
rooEas fog commercial travellers. Apply to
CD. DIXON. City Bank
Cimarron, kas., Dec. 4, 1886.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

OF oar Cimarrou neighbors IN Dodge City this
week noticed j. q. shoup, Mr. Burnett, j. j..
Denny, Mr.. Thayer G. L Ensign and others.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

A lot of furniture from the Dean House was soil
under chattle mortgage on Saturday afternoon.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

The congregation was very much interested
with the Sunday evening services, in the NJ. E.
church.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Ladies fine shoes at the ''Bee Hive" Every
pair warranted.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Dodge City has four hose companies. One O
the companies is composed OF colored men,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Elegant line Of new Rhinestone" diamond
| ieWelrY at the ssRee Hive
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Frank Sourbeer, of Meade county, called on
Thursday last. Mr. Sourbeer brought his son, c..
X. Sourbeer, editor of the Spring Lake Hornet.
Mr.. Sourbeer, Jr, is crippled boy. He gets out a
spicy sheet His paper advocates the Prohibition
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

j. II. Crawford commenced on Monday, with ten
teams, to construct fish pond, on his land, about
a mile southwest OF the river bridge. lie has so
German carp which he will place in this pond.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Toys! Toys! Toys Go to the ssBee Hive" and
get change free in drawing for music box.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Everybody will be prospecting for coal on the
Sawlog. Everybody living on Sawlog.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09
Low prices and quick sales is wilkinson's mott

The new book and stationery department of the
City Drug Store has already become the popular
resort for everyone wishing goods in that line It
Is store thsthas long been needed in Dodge, and
we arc pleased 70 notice That sseir assortment is
very large sad PRICES always reasonable.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Look out for cold weather, and buy your blank
cts and comforts at the Bee Hive"
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Silk handkerchefs and Muflers at the "Bee
Hive" wonderfully cheap.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

j. D. Browne has returned from his farm in the
eastern part of the state.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

The Cinarron New West has been purchased by
the proprietor of the DODGE City TINES.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

The ladies' committee of the W. c. T. L. desire
contributions in clothing for donations to the
poor. All cast-o clothing may be left at the resi-
dence of L. *. Mcintyre. large number of poor
have been supplied With clothing. but there are
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09
NOTICE 0E DsssOxUTs0N

! The firms OF Langton & Sherlock, l. A. Utter
back Il Co., and L. G. Gallagher Il Co., have tili
day dissolved by mutual consent, W. g. Sherloct
retiring.
JAMES LANGToN,
W. @. SHERLOCK,
L. G. GALLAGHER,
]. 4 UTTERBAcK.
Dodge City, Kansas, Nov. 10, 1886.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

The D.. NJ. & A. Railroad has finished surveying
their road through from Iuka to Dodge City
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Elder Donegan preached in Speareville on sun
day morning last.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

large stock OF hardware just received.
LANGTON HARDWARE Co.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

". B. Hess can furnish You anything in his line
at lower prices than You will find at other places
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

J. Z. Dent purchased 100 acres, ten miles south
east of Dodge City, at 81 $50. NJ. T. Ellis was the
Sy1l
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Roofing and all kinds tin work. by
LANGTON HARDWARE Co.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

The street crossings made of fine hard cak
lumber
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Go to the '.Bee Hive and buy your children's
shoes. You will save money.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Full (bnt not large) stock; good groceries, low
prices, is what gets there. j. G. WILKINSON.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09
Weather in November.

J. E. Lanouette, Sergeant in charge
of the Signal Office in this city, fur
nishes us with the following report Of
the weather in November:
Mean barometer S0109.
Highest barometer 30.G01 on Goth.
Lowest barometer 500 on 22a.
Monthly range of barometer .l0l.
Mean Temperature 3S.1.
Highest temperature $50 on 18th.
Lowest temperature rs deg. on 18th.
Monthly range of temperature 65.s.
Greatest daily range of temperature AL
Least daily range of temperature, 1873.
Mean daily range of temperature 300.
Mean daily dew point 257.
Mean daily relative humidity 653.
Prevailing direction of wind Ne
Total movement of wind 6,062 miles.
Highest velocity of wind Al miles NV.
COMPARATIVE MEAN TEMPERATURES:
1873 500 1876. "a 1877. 1856 1873. .434
1879. .407 1880. 1872 1881. .37.7 1882. .401
1888. 1876 1854. II g 1885. .45.2 1886. So
COMPARATIVE PRECIPITATION.
TOTAL PRECIPITATION On INCHES AND HUN
DREDTHs) FOR THIS MONTH IN
1875. 600 1876. i IS 1877 056 1873. o. 60 inch
1879. .O.04 1880. 2 43 1881 095 1882. % II inch
1883. % II 1884. S3 1885. 036 1885. o. 81 inch
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.

We have this day bought Of ". G. Sherlock. all
his interests in the stock of hardware of Langton
& Sherlock. l. A. Utrerback & Co., and all his in
terests in the firm of l.. C. Gallagher 81 Co. We
assume all liabilities and collect ali outstanding
debts OF the above firms.
I
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

vanderslicc, Dent 6 Pagan have received new
fire proof safe.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Ladies' new market cloaks at the ''Bee Hive
from IS up.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Toboggan caps and hoods at the ssBee Hive at
l0W nrces
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Small dolls at half price, at City Book store.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Our real estate agents report sales of lands and
town lots.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

The "black flag was out on Saturday. slight
snow fell.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

The water works commenced operations on
Monday.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09
IMPORTANT, IF TRUE.

GREAT RAILROAD COMBINATION AND SET.
ELEMENT OF DIFFICULTIES.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

The temperature was down to zero Sunday
morning.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09
LA CYGNE NURSERY.

w-eo to wilkinson's for Cheap Groceries.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

cx- The DopGE City TIMES has large ard
growing circulation in Ford and adJolhihs co,ii
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

For Children's c.oaks go tothe .'Bee Hive"
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

And the Great Arkansas is coated with mantle
of ice.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Gents Slippers Tor Christmas pressuts a. the
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

TOTAL PRECIPITATION On INCHES AND HUN
DI,E

1875 q. 90 1876 i IS 1877 % 56 1873. 0 60 incl
1879 C. "a 1880. Q 43 1881 O95 1885,. G. II incl
1888 o. Il 1884 @. 81 1885 % SO 1885. G. 81 incl
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

Business is bri ky in anticipation of the holida
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09
&C Al. NE w s..

Don't shoot the qaails.
What about the street cars?
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09
COMPARATIVE MEAN TEMPERATURE

1875 1919 1876. .394 1877. 1856 1873. .43 4
1879 40.7 1880. 1852 1881. ..37.7 1882. .40. ]
1888 1916 1881 .41.6 1885. ..45.2 1886. IS. !
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09
ADVERTISING RATES.


REGULAR ADVERTISEMENTS one dollar per incl
epace per month.
LOCAL NOTICES, ten cents per line ior the isI =
insertion aud 1--WE cents per line for each subse
quent insertion
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-25
Opposed to the Bankrupt Bill.

Senator George is opposed the
bankruptcy bill before Congress,
and the grounds of his opposition
are set forth in the following
extract from the Washington cor
respondence of the Memphis Ap'
peal: ~,
Senator George said he was will.
ing to vote for a bill that would
allow an unfortunate debtor 10
start agein in life by surrender OF
his property and getting an acqolC-
tai. He was not willing to vote for
any scheme of involuntary bank
ruDtcy especially when character
lied by the harsh proceedings
provlded by this bill. The theory
of the bill, Mr.. George said, seemed
to be that every man who became
insolyent was either a knave or
fool. That was not correct tleo'
ry, Calamities for which they
we're not responsible sometimes
overlook the most efficient ahu
energetic business men, calamlnes
induced by the government some
times by the agents of the govern.
ment, the banks. The putting of
sneh meu into bankruptcy ana
taking the management OF their
bns,ness out of their own hands
and putting it iuto the b .nds OF "a
court was the worst possible thug
to do. Senator George argued that
the effect of the bill on the business
of the Southern States would 20
ruiuous. He also objected TO inc
bill not permitting u man to give
preference among creditors, such
AS was allowed by the laws Of near
| ly all the States 1t often happen
ed that a mau's condition, even hls
honor, required that he shouii give
a preferences.