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The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-12-14
Masters Sale.
State OF South Carolina.
dru:i'y uf Abb.vill-

t""n'y ri Abbvriile,
Court q: Common Pleas
AIRS VIM II Parker against " b Merriwetber-
UIeclusur..
by virtue of III order Of sale made in the
above stated case. 1 will Offer for sale at pnbjio
QUERY at Abtevllle q. H.. y. g., on Saleday i'm
,aIinn,y, 1887, within the legal hours of sale.
tie '"iiiwlhg described property, situate in
Said S'ate and County, to wit
All that tract Or parcel Of land on Wilson'S
creek containing
ONE HUNDRED and TWENTY
FIVE ~, RES,
more or less, and bounded by lands OF r n
Young. Thomas Pin-on, j. W., Calhoun ,,j
the lower tract, being that tract of land d.vi,.,f
L" Inc by the will VI ii Z Morriwother. lar. d.
ccHSed. "o o"-
To b. sold in ono or more tracts o. NAV Ina
ocenlcd advisable and announced on day Of
sale. NJ VI
Terms OF sale-One-half cash, balance IN
Twelve months with intere.t from day OF sala
secured by bcud Of tho lurchaeer and a mort
gage or the premises. Purchaser to nav the
Master Tor papers and recording.
20, j. e.. KLUGH,
'oi Master.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-12-14
Masters Sale.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
COUNTY OF ABBEvILI.E,
Court of Common Pleas.

Johnston, Crews & Co., against J.. Frank
Smith ct ai.-Foreclosurc.
By virtue of an order of sale made in the
above stated case, l will offer for sale at pub
lie cutlery ut Abbevillc Courthouse, 3. c., on
isaleday in January, 1887, within the legal
hours Of sale, the following described prop
erty, situated in said State and county,
to wit: One lot or parcel of land in Donalds-
vile, containing
TWENTY-FIVE BY SIXTY FEET,
more or less, bounded by lots of E. H. Booker,
B.. j. Martin & Co., and Balls Road.
Terms OF Sale.-One-half cash, balance in
welve months, with interest from day of sale,
secured by bord of the purchaser and mort
gage of the premises. Purchaser to pay the
Master for papers and recording.
&c. KLUGH,
Master.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-12-14
Masters Sale.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
COUNTY OF ABBEvILLE,
Court Of Common Pleas.

NVUlI Ut OO1IIHU1 lCaS.
Rosa r. Cater against Arabrlla G. Pressly ct
al.-Partitlon
BY virtnc Of an order of sale made in the
above stated case, / will offer for sale ut pub
lie cutlery at Abbeville CHI, S. c., on snleday
in January, 1857. within the legal hours of
sale, the following described property, situate
in said State and County, to wit: All that
tract or parcel of land lately belonging to
VIM. A. PRESLEY, deceased, containing
ONE HUNDREDAND SIXTY
THREE ACRES,
more or less, bounded bv lands Of Mrs. A. G..
PRESLEY, James NJ. Latimer, James T. Lati-
mer. and others.
Terms Of Sale-Cash. Purchaser to pay
the Master for papers.
j. G. KLUGH,
Master.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-12-14

What an upright mani; what an acute
counsellor; what a profound lawyer; what a
faithful citizen; what a superb soldier; what a
true friend and scholarly companion was he
whose sudden and doplorable death is an
bounced to-day.
1t were impossible to describe, in few words,
the varied strength and intellectual and
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-12-14

If You wish a nice black dress, exam
inc our line Of Cashmeres-l2l5 cents
to 81 per yard. Smith & Son.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-12-14
Decemher. III

. COLUMBIA, december, IL.
In the Senate to-day Mr.. Murray's bill pro-
viding for the election of fourteen trustees Of
the South Carolina University by the General
Assembly, two from each Congressional dis
trict, was amended to include the Supreme
Court Judges as trustees and passed by a
vote of IL to Is to q third reading.
Hemphill's bill applying the State registra-
ton law to all county or municipal elections
was recommitted.
The bill providing for the swearing of wit
nesses by the foreman OF the grand jury was
killed.
The Columbia canal bill was taken up.
McMaster spike for it and Sigh against and
y reccss was taken until Tonight.
The House passed n bill aho!ishing the of
flee of Master in Marion and I.aurens Counties
and did but little on matters Of special imp0r-
lance. Pending the debate on the bill discOn-
tinuing the publication in the newspapers Of
County commissioners .Treasurers' and
School Commissioners REPORTS the House adj
iourned. In this debate Mr.. Pope charged the
opponents of the Till with voting Nancy into
the pockets of newspapers. This so fired Mr..
Aidrich, Of Aiken, that he sprang to his feet
in three feet of Eope and there was general
expectation of a personal encounter which
produced quite a sensation Heavy blows
Of the speakers gavcl"ani his commands
10 order qnietedmatters-
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-12-14
THE STATE or SOUTH CAROLINE

THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OK ABBEv1LLE,
In the Probate Court.
T. s. Gordon, administrator of Mary Gordon,
Deceased, Plaintiff, against H. w. Gordon,
Mary j. Gordon, ct al, observation-disclosures
plant for Sale of Land to Pay Debts.
L WILL SELL AT PUBLIC ouTcRY
at Abbeville c. II on Saleday in January
next, for the payment of debts, the following
described real estate belonging to the cstat
of Mary Gordon, deceased, to wit
AL that tract or parcel of land in said
County and State, containing
TWO HUNDRED AND ONE ACRES,
more or less, bounded by lands of A. S
Hagan, Estate of William Bowie, E. West
field and others, upon the following terms, to
wit
One half Cash, balance on credit of twelve
months with interest from day of sale secured
by bond and mortgage. Purchaser to pay for
papers.
j. FULLER LYON,
Judge Probate Court.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-12-14

Ladies'! Ladies! Z! Look at our bar
gains in Winter Wraps. "New Mar
kcts," ''Dolmans,n ".Walking Jackets,n
Sc. Bottom prices, Smith s. Son.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-12-14
Six Hundred Acres,

moro or less, bounded by lands Of Albert Ha r
mon, other lands Of 7. N. Dailis, estate Ian d
Of } ohm Martin, the same being a part of the
Harmon Tract" which originally contained
seven hundred acres Of which one hundred
acre. have been sold to Albert Harmon.
Terms Of Sale.-One half cash, balance in
twelve months. occurred by bond and mortgage,
with the option to pay all cash. Purchaser to
pay the Master for papers aud recording.
j. T.. KLU9H,
Dec 10, 1886. Master.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-12-14
MusteT's Sale.

z. McCord Il Son against T.. N. Dallis. Fore
closure,
By virtue Of an order Of sale made in the
above stated case, ] will offer for sale at public
day in January, 1857, within the legal hours
of sale, the following described, property, stu
ate partly in the county Of Abbeville and partly
in the county Of Edgefeld in said State, to wit
All hat tract or parcel II land, containing
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-12-14
LICENSES WAS FORBIDDEN.

The only Senatorr who voted against it
steadily throughout the fight were Messrs.
hlack, Bnist Byrd, lzlar, McMaster, Noise
Moore, Munro, Rhama, Smythc and Youmans
I'll.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09
He RAISED A DRAFT
h5r. Spencer, a U. S. Fensioner a:
Dodge City, Raises q Draft
From 8 Dollars to
5000 Dollars.

Information came to Ex-Governor Click, pension
agent for this district yesterday, that monstrous
piece of villainy had been perpetrated upon the
pension department. 1t seems that one of the
pensioners in Ford county is a certain man named
Spencer, who lives at Dodge City He receives
from the government pension of 50 month. At
the last payment in September voucher was
made out TO him, from the Topeka agency, and a
check mailed to him at Dodge City On the
Viewers bank.
When Spencer received the check he raised its
face from 81 to $1,000, ana presented it at the
bank. 1t is not known whether the whole amount
was received by Spencer, Or only Il part of it But
at any rate quite considerable sum of money
must have been drawn.
In due time the check sent to the sub-treas-
ury at st. Louis, and it was then found that the
fraud had been committed. Word immedi-
ately sent to Pension Agent Click informing him
of what had taken place. Steps have been taken
by the government officers to apprehend Spencer,
as it is government offence. 1t Is understood
that he has left the country.
The loss, unless Spencer can be captured. and
the money is disgorged, will fall upon the Weav-
ers bank, in Dodge City. The treasury depart
ment refused to pay the money.
Spencer is said TO be well known citizen of
Ford county, which must be the case, or he would
have experienced some difficulty in getteng go
large an amount cashed.
The above appeared in the Topeka Capital, of
the I'd inst The draft was presented to the Bank
of Dodge and $500 paid. The draft does not have
the appearance of being raised Spencer is
known to the officers of the bank He resides at
Lakin.
Spencer presented himself at the bank some
days ago. hoping to possess himself of the addition
al 81 500 but the bank officials caused his arrest,
in the mean time, however, securing the $500 that
had been paid Spencer Is now under charge Of 3
{. S. officer.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09
THE FIRE BUG.

South Of the river fire destroyed several build
ings, commencing at O'Clock Monday morning.
The fire was discovered in an unoccupied black
smith shop belonging to ]. W. Miller. In the shop
were lot of carpenter tools belonging to VIM.
Lanson and Thos. Hunter. Their loss will be
about SIS. The fire soon communicated to the
adjoining building, belonging to Mckinney & Co..
and stored with goods amounting to about s., 500
Very little of these goods were saved. They had
no insurance goods and only $4,000 on build
ings. Mr.. Hill who had butcher shop, was also
burned out. Tabor Bros, vacant building, total
loss. VIM. Cav, lunch counter, was also burned
A. Wdmore, restaurant total loss. The value Of
the buildings burned was about $1,000, only parti-
ally insured. This fire was undoubtedly the work
of an incendary. 1t is not yet known whether the
losers will rebuild. A large store building being
erected by J. III. Crawford, was damaged to the
extent Of $500. The siding near the fire, and some
shingles were torn off, and the building saved
from destruction, though the sides and roof were
badly scorched. Mr.. Crawford had no insurance.
Several families occupied the upper rooms of
Mckinney & Coles building. They lost most OF
their effects.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09
Coal on SaWlog.

The Spearevile Blade gives an account of the
discovery of coal on Sawlog, nine miles north of
Speareville. 1t says:
The existence of coal just north of Speareyille.
in the edge of Hodgeman county, has long been
talked of, and although the Blade has kept pretty
close watch, deemed it prudent not to say Iluch
about it until something tangible had developed.
Now we feel as though the time was fully at hand
to say that sufficient has been unear.ded to induce
mOnied men to take hold with Kill
The find is quite extensive, and will undoubtedly
bring it much nearer to Speareville than the dis
lance indicated at the head of this article. That,
however, is an Liter consideration, to be looked
into in DIE .ilne
TIE present find is located on section 4, town "a,
range ~. 1t was discovered by Messrs. A. j. Nc
Williams and James Conner, who have drifted into
the bank from the waters edge on Sawlcg creek,
some 25 or 80 feet. meeting with the most crafty
ing results From very small vein at the begin
ming, they have developed some eight or ten inch
es, already almost in paying quantity.
company has been formed and charter filed
as the Hodgeman County Coal and and Mining
Company, with capital stock Of $4,000. Tie
directors for the first y ar are L. G. Boies, A. }.
McWillams, James Conner, J. NJ. Massey, S. s.
Sheldon, 7. II. Hazard and A. d. Cronk.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09
! THE A, T. s. s. F. TO WITHDRAW IT'S PRO
POSED LINE TO CHICAGO.
IN CONSIDERATION OF WHICH THE C. R.
us TO QUIT KANSAS.
OTHER TRUNK LINES AT THE MISSOURI
PROBABLY INCLUDED.
From the Emporia Republican. 7th.

From the Emporia Republican, 9TH.
We have received information that we deem
pretty reliable, to the effect that an arrangement
has been made by which the Atchison, Topeka &
Santa Fe railroad company and the Rock Island
company have come to terms and settled what ap-
peared to be railroad conflict, fierce and interim
nable, in southern Kansas 1t is reported, as stat
ed in the headlines of this article that the Santa
Fe is to withdraw lis proposed line to Chicago and
the Rock Island in consideration OF this action on
the part of the Santa Fe, is to withdraw from the
construction of its line into southern Kansas and
turn it over 10 the Santa Fe to be com.
pleted by the latter company as an addition to its
Kansas system 1t is thought that all Chicago
lines running into Kansas City are in the
ment, at least number of years. If this be true
II VIII materially change the aspect of affairs in
railroadn building in this state and will leave the
Santa re an nndisputed field in southern Kansas
and practically in the great southwest. How the
report came to US we are not at liberty to say.
While we can hardly believe that such an arrange
ment has been entered into vet the report is so i
rect that do not feel justified in ignoringt The
Republican never has been and is not now a sensa-
tonal paper, and did not this report come pretty
straight We should not attach sufficient importance
10 IL TO give 1t even passing notice. But, it is
well known that the Santa Fe has looked with dis
favor upon any movement threatening the in-
vasIon OF Its territory in this state and that the
chicago roads, from Missouri river points. have
looked upon the proposition of the Santa Fe to
build to Chicago with equal disfavor, the report,
to say the least is not unreasonable one con-
siderng the fact that large interests are at stake
a dispatch from Topeka says: ANY report that
the Santa Fe and Rock Island have compromised
in any way in the matter of entering each other S
territory is utterly without foundation as far as is
known in this city. The Rock Island has already
gone to an expense of hundreds of thousands of
dollars in the work of building into Kansas, and
for them to vacate now is impossible at least i'm
PROBABLE.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

At the meeting of Dodge City Legion No. So,
Select Knights Ancient Order United Workmcn,
held on Monday evening, Dec. 9th, the following
officers were elected for the ensuing year:
e. d. Swan, Commander.
A. o. Sherman, Vice Commander,
A. L. Crawford, Lieutenant Commander.
W. C. Howard, Standard Bearer.
c. G. Briggs, Senior Workman.
r. S. Robinson, Junior Workman.
j. j. Callison, Recorder.
j. T. Metcalf, Recording Treasurer.
F. W. Boyd, Treasurer.
Emerson Brown, Guard.
J. A. ArIrent, Marshal.
j. j. Summersby, Representative to Grand
Legion.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09
The Water Works.

The Dodge City water works are in operation,
the large stand-pipe being filed on Monday.
Everything worked well, the tank being filed in
about one hour. The water pipes pretty well
distributed through the city, and with fifty by
drants and three excellent hose companies it is
hoped Dodge City will have an immunity from the
fire tiend. The water works is owned by j. A..
Jones, of Wichita. T. A. Ueinecke is superin-
tendent. Robt. +. Boise, engineer, in charge at
the works. Henry Diedrich is pipe layer The
engine is of the best in use, and all the ma
chinery moved in good shape on Monday and
Tuesday
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09
The Y. G.. Association.

The Youths Christian Association met Monday
night at the residence of L. K. Mcintyre. The
officers Of the association are as follows:
President-J. A. Beadle.
Vice President-Mr. Sage.
Treasurer-Sidney Reynolds.
Secretary-Miss Lizzie Donegan.
The association numbers eighteen members,
with the prospect of a large increase. The next
meeting viii take-place Monday evening, at Mr..
McIntyres residence.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09
In Fine STYLE,

Henry Sturm has fitted up one of his store rooms
in fine style. We believe he has the best and
neatest drug store in the west. He has the most
improved store furniture OF any house west of Kan
sas City. The stock Of drugs and medicines en-
brace everything usually found in frst-class
drug store: he has perfnmery Of all kinds, and an
endless variety OF holiday goods, hanging lamps,
&c. One Of the best prescription clerks in Kan
sas can be found behind the case. The business
Of the public is respectfully asked.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09
SCIRRHUS CANCER.

The untold benefit have received from the use Of
leads to acknowledge its virtues and 70 al
who suffering with humors. year ago this July
wrote to the company in Atlanta Ca cancer
that had troubled two three years past but which
had been increasing IN size and redness quite rapidly for
three months preceding that letter. heard Of The
wonderful of So Hts Specific and resolved to try t.
commenced taking April Ny general health was
much improved, yet the which In my breast
continued to slowly. but surely. When wrote In
July last received treatise blood and Gin deenees
grew and became quite heavy. also dark angry
looking. until middle OF
must either have 1t cut die. But contrary to ali
commenced 70 little bloody Substance
and week IL break making q large Oteuinc
and clsebaTgn quantities % black thick 6loc II
continued discharge healing aroUnd the
edges until February when IL entirely healed up and
well Iook twenty six bottles OF the g. B. and fee{ af
owe my e to IT'S virtues NY case y wonder and mira
everybody OF the benefits have received sd induce al Who
suffer from cancer Swfts Specific am TWENTY i've
years Old. and health s feel better
than " - ~~'s~'
July 70. 1885. - : = '-'' '--1 oo' 'l'ss'
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09
PUBLICATION NOTICE.
John G. Fonda, Plaintiff,

John G. Fonda Plaintiff :, ,,o ~, 1,a;c,
Anna Wheaton, Defendant al District, in and for
Ford County, State Of Kansas:
FINHE STATE OF KANSAS, To said Anna Whea-
1 ton. defendant: Take notice that you have
been sued by John G. Fonda, and must answer the
petition which has been filed by the said plaintiff
in the Office of the Clerk of the District Court. at
Dodge City, Ford Comfy Kansas; that you must 80
answer on or before the Goth day of January, 1887,
or said petition will be taken true and Judgment
rendered accordingly, for $4,000, Interest the
same from November 18th, 1885, and the costs Of
this action. H II. HARRINGTON,
FINLAY & MILTON,
dec9-St Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land Office at Garden City. Kans. Get. 10Th, 1885,
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has fled notice of his intention to make final
proof in support OF his claim. and that said proof
will be made before Aug. Crum5augh. Probate
Judge of Ford county. Kansas, at Dodge City, Kan
sas. on December 18th. 1856, viz:
David Black, ID. s. 5G37, for the lot s. section 4
and lots ], 9 and s. sec 5. twp ga, range S4w.
He names the following witnesses TO prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation CT sas,
lard, viz
Neil Brown. s. c. Jones, Vim. TilgsnaG, Henry
Whit, I'll Of Dodge City. Kansas.
Special .Gs ice 70 Saalfssi G. ZONES sid I.zTay ;.
xssEk 1cv4-1s @. i. Il. NJ LES, Ess,sstsT.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land Office at Garden City. kas.. Nov. 4, 1886.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice Of her intention to make final
proof in support of her claim and that said proof
will be made before Aug. Crumbaugh, Probate
Judge of Ford County, Kansas, at Dodge CITY.
Kansas, On Wednesday. December 22, 1885, viz:
s. for the he i sec 3d. tp 25s range 24w.
She names the following witnesses to prove her
continuous residence upcn and cultivation of said
land. viz:
Frank Toby. Maggie Toby. Harry Scott, Henry
Wright, all OF Dodge City, Kansas.
Hoyii-6t CT. NJ NILES. Register.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

The City Drug Store, corner of Front and Bridge
Streets is the oldest and most reliable dispenser
of medicines in Southwestern Kansas.
Their stock is the largest, and their goods are
always the very best. Great care is used in dis
pensng, and you can depend on every article COM
Ing from them, being exactly what it should be.
They also keep books, newspapers, stationery,
and very fine cigars nov %
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

The holidays will soon be here, so go to W. 8.
Hess at once and select one or of those use
FIJI presents he has in stock, and have it saved for
you until you call for it. All goods bought now
will be laid away until they are called for.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

The Peek sisters entertainment was credita-
bic amateur affair on Tuesday evening. Those
who contributed to the pleasure of our citizens
were Miss Ida Norvel, Miss Guynn, Miss Lucy
Baird, Mrs Mary Reudy, Miss Inez Hard, Miss
Mary Wagner, Peek sisters: and Miss Norvel, Oran
Hard and Sidney Reynolds. fine supper was
also given. The Peek sisters were sweetness
long drawn OUT
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09
A Packing and Strengthening House.

Mr.. Fitz, of Cleveland, o., has located in Dodge
City. and is looking for ground on which to build
slaughtering and packing house. We have no
doubt enterprise of this kind would be yalua-
ble and paying one. Dodge City is bound to get
into wonderful state of progress within the next
two years. Mr.. Fitz is here with his family and
will become permanent resident
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09
Buckien's Lrnica SaIye.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts.
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers. Salt RheuTs. Fever
Sores. letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains
COINS. and all Skin Eruptions, and posi>
tiv"ly cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction.
or money refunded. Price q cts. per box,
For sale at City Drug Store.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

The Juvenile Band RECALLED citizens with
music Tuesday night. The band played several
serenading airs. The editor of the TIMES &C
knowledges midnight compliment from the
band. The Juveniles are progressing finely under
the instruction of Prof. Makepeace.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09
TT Is A EACT

That Hercules Deadener is a never-faling rem
edy for the cure of Rheumatism and Neuralgia,
and is pronounced by hundreds to be worth its
weightin gold. trial viii convince the most
skeptcal that Hercules Deadener stands to-day
without rival. Its composition is purely yegeta-
bic and positively contains opium morphine.
For sale at the drug store OF WEBsrER s. BOND.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

II there is coal on the Sawlog, north OF Speare-
Vile, there is coal on the Sawlog north Of Dodge
City. There are some deposits of Ignite on Saw
log creek The coal found north Of Spcsreyiiie &c
sembles camel coal. We saw specimen Of it. 1t
does not readily ignite, but when the flames dc
burst forth there is great briliancv and heat.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-12-09

c. j. Jones, the Garden City millionaire, was
attending court last week. Mr.. Jones was inquir-
ing the prices of real estate, with view of making
some purchases. Mr.. Jones is far seeing man,
and knows good thing. He believes Dodge City
will be big city.