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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-30
REASON IN ANIMALS.
A Conclusion Which Involves Interesting
Psychological Consequences.

A Conclusion Which Involves Interesting
Psychological Consequences.
The trainer of the wonderful horses
that have been exhibited at the Grand
Opera House tells those who 60 to see
his animals that after a large expe-
rience in brute education he does not
know where instinct leaves off and
reason begins; intimating that he does
not believe there is any difference be-
tween the two.
In this belief large and growing
number of people agree with him. The
old distinctions between instinct" and
reason" that used to be set down
Dramatically in the text books, no
longer command unquestioned assent.
As the education OF animals by man
progresses, it seems more and more
probable that the difference between
the intelligence of man and the intel
ligence of animals is a difference of
degree only, not OF kind. Some OF
the tricks" of these performing horses
show degree of thought, q perception
of the reasons and relations of things
that would be credit to a child of
three or four years old. The '.arith-
metical trick" wherein the horse ap-
pears to be able to add, subtract,
divide and multiply simple num-
bers, may not be in reality en-
exercise OF arithmetical reason on
the part of the horse, but things quite
as wonderful have been done by ami
mails. Sir John Lubbock taught his
poodle the alphabet and how to spell
simple words that specially interest
dogs, such as meat" "bOne." ''wa-
tcr," etc. If dogs and horses pos
sessed the necessary organs of articu-
lation, there is no doubt that they
could be taught to talk with some in
telligence, and it is certain that par
rots do in many cases perceive the re-
lations between the words they utter
and the things the words signify.
If it be conceded that animals pos
sess reasoning faculties the same in
kind as mans, that is concession
which involves interesting psychology
lcal consequences. Inc Hidlcildllob Will
see in it proof that human existence
is only material and that death ends
all The opposite OF the materialist--
that is, the spiritualist-has already
been driven, in most cases, to the ORR
entail esoteric doctrine OF Immortality
for the lower animals also, as well as
for man. For the reverential people
who are neither lnaterialists nor spir-
itualists, the knowledge that the beasts
of the field are endowed with reason
like ours, capable, perhaps, of being
developed almost as high as ours, will
make but one more added to the mex
plicable wonders Of creation.-St. LOUIS
Globe. Democrat
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-30
Our Hose Running Team.

1t has been proven that Dodge City
has one of the fastest running teams In
the western country for a hose comPa-
ny, they are the champion running team
of Kansas to-day; all who have witness
ed their running are willing to back
them, and now what we want to get at
is this: On Sept. 10th grand World S
Tournament, for hose running teams, Is
to be held at Kansas City. There Will
be upwards of 81, 900. given away in
prizes ranging from 5000. to $500.
We have team here that has never
been beaten, and they have made a
record that has astonished the ''crack
teams in the west. This team should
enter this tournament by all means. 1t
will probably cost $3.50 to $500 to pay
the expenses of the team if they go,
and this money the boys have not got
as we found out By inquiriDg of one of
the members. Where's Chalk Beeson?
He should come to the front and ar
range to send the champion team Of
Kansas to Kansas City. IF the boys
go We will wager they will win enough
in prizes to pay back the amount put up
for their expenses. Get to work Chalk.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-30
10 Hot Winds in Kansas.

A grea. deal has been written
and said about the hot winds that come
from the plains south of Us, and destroy
our vegetation. | do not hesitate TO
make the statement that there are no
such not winds. 10 recent account,
the Hutchinson News. while not attempt
ing 10 discuss the origin of the hot winds,
makes this statement: the exact orr gin
of these winds is "a mystery to those who
make meteorological subjects study.
but il is supposed that they originate
somewhere on the gulf coast, near the
mouth OF the Rio Grande' II that con
clusiom is correct then there is no hope
for southern an,! western Kansas. This
season we have had hot winds from the
north. which is sufficient to overthrow
this theory OF hot winds. When these
hot winds are blowing if all observer will
get position above the ground. the wind
is cool and refreshing. Ny observation
has resulted in the conclusion that the
heat is Il reflected, heat, and that the buff
falo grass rejects To IA greater extent than
any ether sod or soil. If my theory is
correct hot winds will! disappear with
the settlement of the country. This
question should be carefully considered
as il IS an important one TO southern and
western and western Kansas.
L. L. MCINTYRE.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-30

to my guardian and my voice detained
him: That vain regret for the might
have been have always thought was
a wonan's special weakness. A man
Il mean one worthy of the name-can
change the might have been into the
shall be-always.
"Bewitching temptress, do you know
the words you would drag from my
lips? If / had never been your guard
ian 1 might have been your lover.
And can l change the might have been
into 1t shall be? love you, Nell, I
love you Words-w ords-words that,
falling from my lips tonight, startle
me with their madness. I've tried to
crush passion which / thought was
folly, and I've failed. But since the
words are spoken at last will you not
answer me truthfully, must 1 love in
vain?"
1t may have been in my eyes my
guardian read my answer. In such a
moment, as every girl knows, there is
little need for words. And it was this
man who had told me l was anatomic-
ally constructed without heart; but
painfully pleasant sensation in the
region of that organ convinced me of
his error. And
Well, Of course married my guard
ian, Jim.-N Y NeUS.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-30
DRESS IN INDIA.
Description of the Three Garments WGrn
by HindOo Ladies'.

Description OF the Three Garments Worn
by HindOo Ladies'.
The dress of Hindoo lady consists
Of three pieces; skirt, sacque and the
chaiar, or long shawl. which is worn
over the head and around the shout
ders, partially concealing the upper
part OF the body.
The ci0dGr may be OF muslin, lace or
silk gauze. and is often beautifully en-
broidered, and edged with tinsel or
gold lace. In the cold season, a warm
er chador. of chintz or merino lined
with some soft pretty material, is worn.
While this garment is very effective
in cOncealing the person, and is grace
full and becoming, it is very inconven-
lent, as it is always slipping off and
making the hair rough. To avoid this
the wearer pastes her hair down with
cocoa-nut oil, which on the whole does
not much improve matters.
The sacque fits closely but not too
tightly, and there are no supports of
whalebone or steel to keep it in place.
1t is made very simply, but always
with little bias border OF a contrast
ing color. and sometimes a little en-
broidery or gold lace. In the hot
season the sleeves are short, but
they are worn long in winter.
For all classes. male or female. the
sleeve is always made perfectly
straight across the width of the goods,
with a gusset under the arm; so WHINE
the material is striped, the stripes 60
around the arm.
The skirt is very full and is not
gored. 1t is drawn around the waist
by Melted cord with tasseis at the
ends. It reaches to the floor, is with
out frills. but is often ornamented
very beautifully with embroidery hall
a yard or more in depth.
The women wear 10 shoes in the
house. The feet are kept very nice,
and the toes are adorned with rings.
Some of these are very large, with lit
tie bells on the top That tinkle with
every movement of the foot. The
soles of the feet, like the palms of the
hands, are stained red by using the
juice of the henna or Di!hHadi plant.
Gaudy shoes, covered with gold aid
silver tipsel aud having turned-back
toes, are slipped on the feet when the
lady goes out of the house. Heavy
rings are worn on the ankles, from
witch sometimes little bells depend
D.,noresf,s Ns,ufhyu
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-30
Education of the Deaf and Dumb

1t i not generally known certainly not well
as might be- that this state supports a; no expense
to parents of deaf children residing in the state,
thoroughly equipped educational institution,
where there are over two hundred pupils ranging
in age from eight TO twenty, learning to read ana
write cipher and becoming familiar with all the
various branches that are ordinarily taught to
children who can hear and talk, Besides, there is
a department where quite large plumber OF the
pupils are taught to speak-cOhslderab,e success
being reported in that line. Then, that the deaf
bows and girls may have all the advantages OF
other children, there is an industrial department
where the trades of carpentry, cabinet-making,
printing and type setting, shoemaking, dressmak-
ing and plain cooking taught The course of
Instruction extends about ten years. bDt the child
rem all 20 home to spend three months vacation
duriLg the Summer months. Sixteen especially
trained teachers and other officers required to
are so deaf that their education is not practicable
in the public schools. The superintendent s. T.
Walker inform that the next term of school will
begin the second week in September, and that the
parents of new students should correspond with
him early practicable before that time. The
institution is under the control o. the State Board
of Charities IT is an institution of which state
rem III this county, as We have no doubt there are
orr charitGbly inclined friends should look them
up and explain the institution to their parents and
report them to Superintendent Walker, at Olathe,
Kansas.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-30

4 Cheering word has saved many a
mau from being discouraged, and al
though I intended this article as de
scliptive of my trip to Wellington.
think something from my 10 years ex
perience in Kansas will not be amiss.
Fifteen years ago l settled in Bourbon
county and engaged in buying and selling
cattle. We had open range and lots OF
free grass. | did well for few years.
but wire fences got too thick. | then
went TO Alien county, fixed upa ranch,
sold on, and bought big grain ranch in
SedgwictI county. The first year l put
out 200 acres of wheat, 30 acres of oats
and $50 acres of corn; had a big crop of
wheat, which we sold at from 81 to 40
cents a bushel. We sold our grain, and
we raised train load that year; after
paying all expenses. our books showed
lots Of hard work and no profit. such
WAS my experience for three years in the
Arkansas Valley We still own three
well improved farms in that county,
which are fer sale cheap. 4 letter from
there last week stated that everything
was burning up. 4 farm all under pillow
has 10 charms for ME any mnre.
We had a little land in Barber county
so ! moved down here year ago last
March Everybody knows last year was
a har;. one, bat We had 100 head of year
lings. costing us when calves from IS to
SO per head, which | branded with our
name. Eli. and turned them loose among
the foot hills to rustic. sold them last
fall when cattle was so low for S34. 40 per
head. They were twO-year-olds and
weighed liza pounds each: This profit
was made with very little work. DIR.
Rigys told me the other day that he had
lust sold his two year-old steers for $50
per head.
Here is my motto. Plant corn In Ear
her county early; plant thin and let two
thirds be early varieties; SOW lots of rye.
u::ile;, cane and alfalfa; keep all the cat
tie horses and hogs possible. If all will
do this Barber county will be noted IN
ten years for rs fine stock, and buyers IN
plenty vii come 10 us
Il takes nerve aBG man mnst be of
steel 20 settle up any new country Bar
her county ,nusi have her ups and downs
the sane as Illinois. Iowa and other
states in their younger days Do not go
back buys, bat grab Hold with both hands;
If VOL. nau't hold that way take hold with
sag- ts.-si. 81, l3t initiate Nike and
John. WE, .er: the east for nansas. Al
Ter IcoA;i,- Hiss. oyer they thought
Colorado vas ie:ser. They gent there
ami stopped III the hot springs and took
oui /. ;aai: 70 water their horses and found
th. water ioiiing hot Mike said to
John. .sleis 20 back east: bel. is only hsif
:, mile rr;,.,. t,ere The other day when
il was so hot told the boys thai II TaS
only mile and half south to 1t BY Inc
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-30
Ny Castle.
l built me a beautiful castle,

l built me beautiful castle,
4 castle by the sea:
With turrets, and dOmes and ashes,
And terraces fair to see.
l built it high and alrv,
With windows of every hue;
And the'light looked as beautiful
As those portals it passed through.
1t was built of the finest material,
That ever was seen or known;
And there with my priceless treasures,
l thought to dwell all alone,
For had as lovely jewels.
AS could he found in any land;
So placed them in my castle,
MY castle; so noble and grand.
l thought ever could keep them,
l had laid them so nicely away;
And that the barriers had built around
them,
Would never; No never decay.
But there were those that wanted my
jewels,
My lovely gems to wear;
And so they demolished my castle.
My castle, So lovely and fair.
They wantonly laid it in ruins.
And dispelled the dreams of years;
They left IN the place of my castle,
n wrath to be watered by tears.
My castle; My beautiful castle.
That was so fair and bright;
| little thought it would vanish,
Like the mist in the morning light.
But | will gather up the fragments,
For sacrificial flame;
And lay them on the alter,
Embalmed IN myths fame.
l am dreaming of beautiful castle,
Without any flaw or strain:
And is built in lovelier region,
Than has known a reign.
Mrs. E. CHRITTON.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-30

State of Kansas, Ford County, Sd,
Before Geo. F. Jones, justice of the peace.
Of the city Of Dodge City, in said county.
S. Galland,
vs.
z. E. Perkins
Tie defendant. z. Z. Perkins, is hereby notified
that be has beeu sued by the above named plain
tiff before the above named jnstice Of the peace;
that an order of attachment and garnishee sum
mons has been issued In said action; that said
garnishee summons has been served on the Atcnt.
thai s.id, The Atcnison, Topeka 4 Santa Ee rail-
road company. have made answer in which II ad-
nits 10 owing said ddfe ndant the Of thirtyone
dollars and thirteen cents: and that said cause
viii BE- head b. fore said justice Of the peace, on
the 18th Gay o; September, 1ss6. ut O'Clock p. m.
Affect: GEO. +. JONES.
Justice Of the peace.
E. u. sTan. L. L. Dysert, Pitts. i..::ys.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-30
The Normal Institute.

Ine Normal institute clOSeO last
Friday with an enrolment of ninety
one. This is the largest enrolment
Ford county has ever had.
The general expression of the teach
ers was, that they enjoyed the institute
and believed themselves greatly bene-
flied by the association and instruction
received.
The following resolutions were
adopted:
WHEREAS, We appreciate the bene-
fits derived from attending an institute
so well conducted; and
WHEREAS, The Great Ruler in His
infinite wisdom has seen fit to take one
of our number from our midst; there
fore be it
RESOLVED, That We recognize in
Prof. j. Ii. Hill, soul-lnspiring and
enobliug traits of character, which We
believe has done much to elevate us
morally and professionally; and that
we endeavor to practically apply the pre-
cepts be has enjoined upon us and thus
brighten the paths IF our pupils.
RESOLVED, That in Prof. Groendyke
we recognize an able superintendent,
and that We tender him our thanks for
his efforts during his term of Office to
raise the schools of the county to a
high standard, and for his efforts to
make the Institute pleasant and profit
able; and that as body of teachers We
extend to him our best wishes for sue
cess in any avocation he may pursue.
RESOLVED, That the wisdom and
ability so freely exercised in our behalf
by Profs. Webb and Lee be held IN
grateful remembrance.
RESOLVED, That we tender our
thanks to the Dodge City Board Of Ed
ucation for the use of the school baild-
ing and library.
RESOLVED. That we appreciate the
interest manifested by the citizens Of
Dodge City by their frequent visits.
RESOLVED, That we kindly remem-
Der the county commissioners for the
aid they have given us to make our
work IA success.
RESOLVED, That as one of our fellow
students, Miss Ella Waring, has been
called from time to eternity we express
our sympathy and heartfelt sorrow to
the parents, brothers and sisters of the
deceased.
RESOLVED, That a copy of these
resolutions be sent to the bereaved
family.
D. Swinehart,
E. G. Ford.
Nina NJ. Bogart: Com.
Fanny Finley.
Mrs. Gaddus,
At the close of the institute sixty
niue presented themselves as candidates
for teachers certificates.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-30

In the district court, Ford county, Kansas.
W. l.. Bergen,
C. W. Robinson.
BY virtue Of an execution to me, the under
signed sheriff Of Ford County. Kansas, delivered
issued by the clerk Of the 10th judicial district
court, sitting in and for FORD county, in said state
l will, on saturday, September 10Th. A. ID. 1883
at II o'clock m. Of said day, at the west door Of
the court house, in the city Of Dodge City in said
county and state aforesaid, offer at public sale
and sell 10 the highest bidder for each in hand,
all the right, title and interest the above named
defendant had on the 14th day Of July, A. d. 1855
named property described as follows, viz:
Lot two (2) in block fifty nine (59) in the town
Of Fo-d City. Ford county, Kansas, and lots three
at any subsequent time thereto, to the following
(3) and four (i) and the south half Of the north
east quarter Of section ca, township twentyeight
C2ss), south. and range rwentythree (25w) west,
all in Ford county, and state Of Kansas. Said
property was by me duly levied upon and ap-
praised, at the value Of one thousand and seventy
five dol srs, the property of the above named
defendant, c. W. Robinson, for the purpose OF
satisfying the aOove-named execution, debt, In
terest damages, costs and all accruing costs there
on. H. B. BELL,
Sheriff Ford County, Kansas.
Sheriff. Office, Dodge City, Kansas,
August Is, a. ID. 1888.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-30
TWO BABIES.

There is little baby
Always gentle, always sweet.
Who doesn't lack beauty
That can make babe complete;
Who never cries untimely,
Who is never, never rude,
While any thing she doesn't know,
No mortal baby could
80 winsome and SO dainty
That the careless turn to look
But oh. this perfect baby
Is baby in a book.
There is little baby
With sunshine IN her eyes;
And many a fault the critical
Might coldly criticise.
Her nose is over saucy,
Her temper does incline,
When her small world is going wrong,
To take 4 twist like mine.
And half the people pass her by
Nor deem her worth look,
But oh she suits M better
Than the baby in the book!
Mrs. George ArchiJatd, ia GOOD Housekeeping
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-30
SHERIFF-S SALE.

State OF Kansas, Ford County, ss:
In the district court, Ford county, Kansas.
W. l.. Bergen,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-30

At the close Of the institute sixty
nine presented themselves as candidates
for teacher certificates.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-30

I've refused him"
AFTER your confession that YOU
| loved him"
But you mustn't believe that. A
girls subterfuge to dismiss an unwel-
come lover. To let him down easy,
don't you know"
He was looking searchingly into my
eyes as he asked: eff not Harry Petrie,
who is the man?''
''What strange question, when you
must remember | was anatomically
constructed without a heart"
You are not honest with me.
waive a guardians right; but as your
friend l ask you to tell me the truth. -
You are alike guardian and friend:
but you are not the man to whom
would willingly coniide that secret
Even as spoke my eyes fell beneath
his gaze. but as his hand was laid ca
ressingly on my head ! looked defiant
~ into his face
Nell. when your father left you to
my care, l did not think what l re-
garded as a sacred trust would only
bring me future OF unhappiness.
"A sacred trust" | answered bitter
~. lyon are impatient to be relieved
OF. You want 10 drive me from your
house, Jim. Wei. I'm willing to 60. -
The hand that lightly rested on nav
head suddenly gripped my arm as he
exclaimed: Nell, Nell. if bad new
er been your guardian l might have
been-pshaw! child, come into the
house."
But for once chose TO be disobedieut
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-08-30

One of the odd features of our nat.
uralization laws is that an army officer
need not be citizen. but = naval on
rgr must Be-
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1888-05-30
How They Court in Mexico.

Going along the streets of Mexico
City one day saw young man hipp-
ing his fingers grotesquely, as though
playing an imaginary tattoo in the
air. l looked all around, but couldn't t
see anything. The next day saw
him at it again, gazing sky ward all
the time. / went into the hotel and
one of my friends asked me If l had
seen that young fellow yet who was
counting that young girl fell at once,
and looking out / saw q girl IN a
third-story window looking out at
him and doing the tattoo act also.
Said my friend: This business has
been going on for two years, and
neither Of them has spoken a word
1t was so. They were eourting. That s
the way they do it down there. Ii
was Irritation, long protracted, but
whether the psntomime was translate
BILE into language / am unable to say
San Francisco Examiner.