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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-02-16

men who are interested in the seed ques-
ton. The matter is one which demands
prompt attention, and those who have
the welfare of Ford county at heart
should give it their careful and serious
attention.
4 proposition has been discussed to
some extent among few Of our most ac-
tive and influential men, which, provid-
ed it can be done legally, seems entirely
feasible. and we are willing to stand by
|, it, and give it our earnest and hearty
support. We offer the suggestion for
what it is worth, and ask the tax payers
through the county to consider it prompt
ly and seriously. The proposition is
this: To have the county commissioners
meet and authorize the county clerk to
issue warrants on the county treasurer
sufficient to purchase oats, spring wheat
corn m;Ilet Sorghum seed, and broom
of seed lacking in the county. That
every farmer who makes affidavit that
he is unable to buy seed to sow or plant
procure such Il supply as he may need,
through the trustee of his township. at
net cost of same laid down. and give
therefore receipt which shall also be an
agreement that the amount SO advanced
to him may be charged against him as q
special tax. and collected with his taxes.
This agreement could no doubt be drawn
in way to make it strictly legal, and =
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-02-16

lien against the farmers property. In
this way the farmer would not be obliged
to pay heavy interest nor surrender q
large share of his crop in return for seed
and he would also have ample time in
which to pay for the seed. In case he
wished to hold part of his crop over til
spring for better market he would have
an opportunity to do this. This sugges
ton may not be acceptable to the ia,
payers, it may not meet the views OF the
farmers. and it may not even be possible
to carry it out in legal manner We
understand such course has been pur
sued in other counties, and we offer it as
the most equitable, feasible and simple
suggestion we have heard. How does ii
strike you.
We also understand that petitions are
being circulated asking the county com
missioners to call special election for
the purpose of voting bonds with which
to purchase seed. These petitions will
require the signatures of onc-fourth OF
the voters Of the county, and an election
can he held after two weeks notice This
may be a still better plan. We shall. not
insist on the adoption of any particular
plan, but would be glad to see any plan
adopted which will give us the needed
relief
LATER ON THE SEED QUESTION.
Petitions are now in circulation
throughout the county, asking the coun-
ty commissioners of Ford county to call
an election to vote on the proposition to
issue ten thousand dollars in county
bonds to be known as Relief bonds. The
object of this is simply to provide fund
from which to supply seed to the farm
ers of the county for the spring plant
ing
Under this act, each head of family
can be furnished with 10 bushels of
wheat so bushels of corn, - bushels of
oats and bushels of potatoes.
The farmer gives his note for the seed
procured, said note payable enc year after
date, with interest at the rate of ten per
cent. But for good and sufficient rea-
sons, the commissioners may extend the
time of payment, not to exceed two years
from maturity. 1t is important that all
the voters of the county give this matter
and that they turn out on election day
and cast their votes for the bonds
Comment is unnecessary. 1t is a
means by which we help ourselves, in
the easiest possible way
Let - vs r- aE on to t.
Il INN i,k . -,arta,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-02-16
THE SEED QUESTION.

That some plan by which farmers can
be supplied with seed to SOW and plant,
is conceded by all. Can such an ar
rangement be made is question asked
not only by the farmers. but by the mer-
chants and business men of the city
Perhaps the majority of our farmers are
SO situated that they do not need to ask
help. Others will manage in some way
to get along with what they have, and
only put in half as much of a crop as they
would like to: while others cannot put in
any crop at all unless they are in some
way assisted in procuring the seed.
These men are not beggars. and they do
not ask that anything be given them.
They are honest, and Industrious; they
have the land, the teams and the necess-
airy farming implements. but they must
get the seed on credit.
p.o % .do gram ucaIcrs aau seeumen of
the city to furnish such a supply as is
needed. 1t is too big burden for few
men to shoulder alone, and it is matter
of just as much Importance TO the lumber
dealer, the hardware man. the grocer and
the dry goods merchant as it is to the
grain dealer or the scotsman. Unless
our farmers raise good full crop the
coming season they will have but little
money to spend next winter. The men
who expect to sell the goods are the
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-02-16
Dodge City last Sunday.

d. j. Albright is now engaged in build
and Sixth streets.
Several of our farmers are going to put
in large fields of oats this year, and every
indication is that the harvest will be
good.
If the citizens IN and about Ford do
not have good gardens this year the cause
Will be with Wick & Co., of New York.
Messrs Done & Prattie are new putting
in the foundation for the large depot
building on the a X. Il G.
We are informed that the city fathers
have decreed that pavements must BE
made in the central part of Ford.
Our city has been quite deserted for
the past week by the farmers, they are
now all very busy with spring blowing.
Mr. holland drove to Speareville Mon
day and brought home some fine seed
oats also large load of coal.
Owing to the fact that Rev. Courier
was called to Bucklin Sunday there was
no church service Sunday morning in our
city.
Messrs Chaplin & Shaw are now fenc-
ing their ranches. and thus adding to the
many improved farms near Ford. Let
the good work go on.
Large number of chickens are now be-
ing shipped by the Wichita store of this
place to Kansas City. This enterprise is
"a great help to our farmers in the way Of
aiding them to sell their poultry.
We are sorry our notes for this week
are so brief. but owing to unavoidable
circumstance your correspondent has
not had the time to properly represent
Ford W. 3. S.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-02-16
WILBURN.

Mr.. Schroeder and wife went to Fowler
last week Tuesday.
Carey Smith, Geo. DOllittle NJ w.
and G.. p. Brown. went to Minneola last
Friday.
Willard Benson was in town last week
setting up the cigars to the boys on his
wedding. Accept our congratulation
with the rest.
Mrs. G.. Il. Cochran went out to her
mother one day last week.
A very good attendance at the young
peoples prayer meeting last Thursday.
| Would like to see large number out
every week.
w. P. Bunyan's little child was taken
very sick last week with brain fever
Is now on the gain.
Preaching last Sunday morning by Mr..
Mulkey.
NJ. w. Brown received word last week
that his brother of Mead Center had shot
and killed man while in the act of steal
ing some of his cattle.
/ l.. p Horton went to Dodge City last
Monday.
We can hear the work train ON the
Rock Island road whistle every day.
Mr.. Warmoth and wife spent two days
last week with Mr.. VS. uncle, c. Kuoy.
A very good attendance at literary last
Saturday evening. Owing to the absence
of two of the principal speakers, the de-
bate was postponed for one week.
| Geo. Smith returned Friday from a
trip to Wichita and other places In that
part of the state.
A very interesting sermon by Rev. j..
II. Cain last Sunday evening.
DR.. Lamb is having very good prac-
| tice and excellent success.
Mrs. West (mother of Mrs Norman
and Mrs King was taken very i'll last
Friday night.
| Among others that went to Dodge from
this place last Monday were, Carey Smith
c. II. Smith NJ. B. Andrews, Mr.. Pier
son, E. r. and P. II. Berry, and Mr.. En-
erson, from north of town.
We see by your last issue that Dodge
is to have north and south railroad,
that is what she needs. The people here
stand ready to help.
Miss Fosterwent to Dodge City last
Monday.
Mr.. Welsh from LathrOp Mo-, for
mer resident of this place, was shaking
hands with his many friends here last
week
w P Martin who now lives at Gin
t54 l-1-. was seen Upon oar streets last
Thursday.
Mr. Pierson expects to leave next Nor
day for his future home in Colorado
Mr. Fields was on the sick list one day
last week On Dit.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-02-16
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AND WILL PREVAIL!
THE HUB CLOTHIER co.

past ras e"" 10 say that their 49,
.. srp.s nats By far greatly s1 'es the
sIaught increase AZ" their trade have r TO still fur
the 1ast q, all heavy overcoats concluded to
DOWN "' ss ." days. and have m aaa Suit" for
need tha ''" eastern cost. w. a'Aeo them
nl u me room for orr .n,: we positively
' ~s n s"%'se 20" for % ,'sst which
line of oethin meow s". the finest and 1srss at
pudd;nr IS believing; and tho % lodge City.
y y"" m.s i, the f iss Proof r'. Of the
e e"' of Clothes, Hat. 'V CO., Of fine overeoat,
lots Of ~ oa any kind, and thog vi, furnishing
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-02-16
COLLEGE, NOTES.

Everybody got valentine Tuesday;
nice one of course.
The drawing class is making good
progress, and turning out some good
work
The geometry class are nearly ready
to begin modern geometry.
The advanced algebra class are review
ing the book with q view to laying it
aside
The Latin class have began reading
fables and anecdotes.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-02-16

Summer sweets have come again
Our latest reports say the Frisco line
will soon show up.
The band boys were out Monday eve,
giving our citizens music
J. NJ. Burson is building an addition to
his residence on Main street.
Messrs Wilson and Shelby have com.
pleted the Shaw farm residence.
Several of our citizens took cars fol-
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-02-16
SNYDER.

DR.. G. H. Beach is some better and is
able to walk with crutch and cane.
Widow Griffith was very sick last Fri
day is some better.
There was meeting at ]. L. RidenOur S
to talk over the sorghum question, which
resulted in organizing a stock company
to manufacture sorghum syrup. There
will be meeting at the RidenOur school
house on May the 9Th, and all that wish
to raise cane or have a interest in the
subject are invited to come.
The Rev Oleson preached at the Rid
enour school house last Sunday morning
to quite large congregation.
c. n. RidenOur common ced to hold
meeting at the Twin Hill school house
Sunday.
Same one broke into father Jamison's
house while he was in Dodge, and stole
about 10 bushels of corn. He lives on
Saw Log. and public road goes by his
house.
There was teachers association held
at the Ridenour's school house, Saturday
February 18th 1888 The next associa-
ton will be held at Twin Hill school
house, March Bird
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-02-16
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to return our heartfelt
thanks to our neighbors and friends 70
the ass .stau.> t.4., - aL.
during our recent sad afiiiction.
Mrs. F. C.. Zimmerman.
Miss Clara Zimmerman.
Mrs. s. F. Heidccker.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-02-16
FORD.

petitions by The commissioners.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-19

principality until the car deems IL proper to
withdraw his troops. The impossible nature
Of these demands aggravates the situation.
The military preparations of Austria and
Germany now approach q condition Of readi-
ness. Those governments can abide by events,
accepting Russia's signal for war or waiting
for an opportune moment for attack. As
an adjunct to the treaty Of alliance
q plan has been agreed upon for
the cooperation Of the allied forces. The ac-
celeraton of Italian naval preparations is
due to urgent representations from Berlin.
The rumors which appear from time to
time in progressionst papers is to the effect
that the emperor is feeble and has continual
fits Of crying over the Crown Prince, are
false.
On a par with such stupidity is the placid
solemnity with which the foreign press dis
cussed certain portions Of Bsmarck's recent
speech. That a considerable portion Of it
was irony may be judged by the fact that he
was interrupted twenty-three times for
laughter against only thirty-fve Interrupt
tions for applause. The last result Of this
speech is, by the way, medals of gold and sill
yer with Bsmarck's head on one side, the
other with Germans fear God, but nothing
else in the world"
The official bulletins, which conflict with
private advices, state that the wound in the
Crown Princes throat heals, but his general
con dition is worse
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-19

on Lord Randolph, their only really popular
man in the country, their only gifted debater
in the house Of commons. Soon those who
tried the hardest to hound him down will be
imploring him to save them, but he makes no
sign except in the direction Of a metropolitan
board Of works. whose Doom, mark my words,
he has sealed. Down will come that impos-
ture before the touch Of Thuriel's spear.
What else is hidden in the book of fate
do not attempt to reveal, but this. will say
the tory party is on what Mr.. Spurgeon calls
down grade. Obsttnacy and reactionary
sentiments and blindness to the signs Of the
times will not save II. The day is coming
when it must be led by men in sympathy on
pail Qnts with domestic people. II that
fact is not soon recognized, 30 much the
worse for the tories.
A MHMBRR OF PARLIAMENT,
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-19
Minor Berlin Events.
rCop,rioht 1883 bv James Gordon Bennett,

tCOpyright 1888 BY James Gordon Benrstt1
BERLIN, Feb. s. New York Herald
Cable-Special to the BEE.]-The congress
of American students on learned Ameri-
can topics which is to be held this year
in Berlin, comes too late-October 3
for most American professors, who would
otherwise fill Berlin. DIR. Reiss, a we'll
known American, has been elected president
of the congress and Virchow Bastien Won
Bichthofen acting vice president. The four
sections will cover all America in scientific
way, but more especially America as it ex-
listed before Columbus landed.
American personals are not easy to get, as
they will be three months hence.
Samuel Fleischmann, native of San
Francisco, now studying music here, owes to
his German name the trouble he had in keep
ing out of the German army. AS occasionally
happens, an Americans name gets into the
hands of the recruiting officer. Reams Of
official paper have been used in threats of
fines and imprisonment, both Of which
hitherto have been escaped.
Miss Hallowell. professor Of botany at
Wellesley college, has left Berlin for Italy.
Among the arrivals are Mrs. ]. H. Simpson
and family of St. Paul, and Mrs. John Hunt
ley and Mrs. @. T. Hutchins, of Washing
ton.
There is great excitlment in Berlin COM
mercial circles because some German goods,
stamped with an English trademark and for
appearance sake shipped to America via
England, have been confiscaJed in England
during transhipment under the terms of the
new British trademark.
An idle man has calculated that a single
horse car on uch-frequented Berlin street
railway has transported 1902 persons dur
ing the last year and earned thereby 2l,OOO
marks.
The Kreuz zeitung reports that Won Alven-
steben, now minister at Washington, is to be
transferred to Brussels and replaced by
Consul General Count Arcoballey, now at
Cairo.
Prof. Won Kaufman, known to many
Americans, has received the cross Of the
Red Eagle.
Mr., Herring has been lecturing in Berlin
on vegetarianism.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-19
The PrinceIy Patient.

Copyright 1888 bv James Gordon Bennett.1
SAN RENO, Feb. 1s.-[New York Herald
Cable-Special to the BEE. l-Reports Of the
crown princes health are about the same to-
day. He has had better night and seems
going on WE'LL The doctors hold frequent
yet been restored among them. The Grand
Duchess of Baden arrived this evening en-
route to Cannes. The Prince of Wales is
expected Monday. Congratulations are
puring in on DIR. Brimann for his skilful op-
erations on the princes throat.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-19
TEuToNIc SUBJECTS MOURN.
Fears Felt For the Health of the
Aged Emperor.
HIS KINDNESS AND COURTESY.
The Congress OF American Students
TO Be Held at an 1nOpportune
Time For the Attendance
Of the Professors.
The Fatherland I'm Mourning.

lCopvright 1888 bv James Gordon Bennett.1
BERLIN, Feb. Is. - New York Herald
Cable-Special to the BEE. Berlin, 80 says
the papers and people, is more quiet this
winter than it has been since the winter Of
1870 II. Most Of the geat public balls have
been put off for year, Or like actors balls,
have proved utter failures, the single excep-
notice was given of over eighty public
dances, the majority of which were to have
been crowded. In higher circles the news
from San Reno stopped abruptly whatever
gaiety might have been crowded into the last
few days before Lent and postponed official
dinners. People prefer to get together in
small numbers. Even then they are apt to
talk about the crown prince which is not an
enlivening topic as few Germans think he
will ever be seen again in Berlin-or about
the kaiser's grief, which is almost equally
saddening, as it Is generally recognized that
the emperor: has given way more to his feel
ings regarding the crown prince and aged
more in the past three months than he has in
the same number Of years.
Few things have ever more deeply
touched German feelings than the
tragedy at San Reno and their
kaiser waiting tearfully for news of
his son. The affect of the anxiety becomes
daily more apparent on the aged ruler. He
keeps up his old gallant habits, going to the
opera, rising to greet the ladies presented to
him and bending in courtly fashion over their
hands, but he rises only after repeated at
tempts and many failures. When he bows
you wonder at the self-restraint Of those near
him, who avoid giving offense by not offering
aid out of his unhappiness.
Various papers have attempted to get up a
sensation regarding the coming regency or
throne transferal. Among Germans gener-
ally there is no discussion or desire to discuss
such matters, their view being that the roval
house is too honest and loyal to quarrel fol
power over sick beds or death beds.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-19
A SMASH AT SULLIVAN.
A London Sporting Editor Goes Him
One Round With His Mouth.

A London Sporting Editor Goes Him
One Hound With His Mouth.
ICoppri0ht 1888 by Jones Gordon Bennett.l
LONDON, Feb. 1s.-TNew York Herald
Cable-Special to the BEE. Editor At
kinson, of the Sporting Life, has published
card in which he says: "With regard to Mr..
Sullivan, it is, in my position on this paper,
impossible to pass over the insulting and
libelous remarks he has been permitted to
make in the columns Of contemporary. I
have extended the hand Of friendship to Mr..
Sullivan and have met him in the company
of gentlemen. am the last man IN the
world to spoil sport, but I advise Mr..
Sullivan to keep to his training and calling
and refrain from writing letters to news
papers or fathering reports which may lead
to unpleasant consequences other than he
expected or desired. For the rest,
Mr.. Sullivan has my hearty good
wishes, and am sure Il is the desire Of En-
glish sportsmen Of the true type, wherever
the fight takes place, that the best man
should win, let him be Of whatever nation he
may. trust that these remarks will be ac-
cepted in the spirit they are written, but
assure all Americans that insofar as the
Sporting Life is concerned, not the slightest
partiality will be countenanced, and that, on
the other hand, if Nc. Sullivan and the COM
pany he has choses assume dictatorial
spirit, they will be running against some
thing much harder than they bargain for.
Writing personally as well as on the part Of
| Sporting Life, may state for the informa-
ton Of the American public that
II am sufficiently well known
by high class American journalists
| and sportsmen at present on this side of the
Atlantic to warrant the tone have taken and
to excuse the slurs which have been thrown
on this paper from the Adelaide hotel at
Windsor. I could say more, but refrain,
and express my sorrow that Sullivan should
not have been better advised than to attempt
to make target Of paper which could
| knock him into cooked hat, not only in this
| country, but in America, Australia, India,
New Zealand and everywhere else Those
who live in this country will know that am
right. Let Americon sportsmen distinctly
understand that there is no antagonism to
John L. Sullivan, but that some of the COM
pany he keeps is not tolerated in English
| sporting circles Of the good class"
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-19
An English Crisis Imminent.

LONDON, Feb. 1S.-Much uneasiness pre-
sonby, the queens private secretary, has
recently paid several visits to Lord Salisbury
and w. H. Smith, the leader in the house Of
commons. Such visits are unusual except
when a crisis is imminent After the cabinet
council to-day Balfour, chief secretary for
Ireland, walked to the Irish office. He was
evidently greatly excited. Although the
weather was bitterly cold, he was hatless,
and walked with his hand clasped to his
head. He was followed by two detectives.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-19
THE CZAR's DEMANDS.
No Probability That They Will Be Ac-
ceded To.

lCopW0hted 1855 by Nep York Associated Presl
BERLIN, Feb. 1S-Prince Bismarck has
obtained from Count Schouvaloff, the Russian
ambassador here, definite declaration of
the czar's demands with reference to Bull
garia. No secret is made of the exact
character Of the proposals nor Of the official
opinion that they will be summarily rejected.
The czar asks a substantial recognition Of
the rights of Russia to control Bull
garia and aoumania. Prince Ferdinand and
the sobranjie are TO be wiped out and Rus
sian commissioner with a Turkish colleague
is 10 reorganize the government and army
and control the elections for a new sobraniie.