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Dodge City times., 1888-03-22
THE GOLD SPIKE.

The opening of the Denver, Texas &
Guf road at Denver, March 20, 80, 30 and
81, will be the occasion of the grandest
jubilee the western country has ever
seen. The fete will continue four days,
and each day will have its separate at
traction. The parade to take place
Thursday 20, will be grand affair. At
least fifteen musical organizations will
be in line, and among them the famous
Cow Boy band, of Dodge City, Kansas
There will be cowboy tournament; the
phantom artillery will parade the city,
and during the gala week the public
buildings and thoroughfares will be bril-
liantly lighted by the finest electrical
display ever attempted.
One Of the features of the grand jubi-
lee at Denver on the occasion will be a
grand cowboy tournament, at which the
most expert riders on the range will be
present The cattle and horses to be
used, will be will be wild from the plains,
the latter never having been ridden.
Premiums will be awarded for the most
expert horsemanship. and the qualities
that enter into the composition of sue
cessful cowboy will be made the basis of
competition. The exhibition will be
realistic, and in every particular be SINH
lar to the 'roping" feats at roundup"
and among the corrals upon the plains.
Dodge City times., 1888-03-22
CORNER STONE CEREMO-
MES.

Arrangements for laying the corner
stone of the College on April 5, are pro-
crossing very satisfactory. The follow
ing standing committees have been ap-
pointed to have charge of matters con-
nected with the occasion:
EXECUTIvE.--C. NJ. BEEsON, CHAIRMAN
c. W. Averill, NJ V. Markley,
James Langton, II. w. Moffitt
Charles Heinz, w. F. Petition.
F. B. Apperson, j. Collar
sPEAKERS.-J. F. FPANKEY. CHAIRMAN.
D. NJ. Frost, G. A. Milton,
D. F. Owens. s. Mullendore.
TRANsPORTATION.-w j. FITsGERALD,
CHAIRMAN
r. NJ. Wright A. Dienst.
FINANCE.-w. W. MUNsELL, CHAIRMAN.
81. L. Sitter. Geo. B. Cox.
Ed Weibcnscn, John w. Gilbert.
SECRET ORGANIZATIONs.-C. W. wILLETT,
CHAIRMAN
81. Juneau. Frank Atkins.
L. A. LAUDER. p G. Reynolds.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.-J. B. SINCLAIR,
CHAIRMAN.
Peter Burgland, Frank Heireke
MUsIC.-C. T. VAN vLIET, CHAIRMAN.
Dodge City times., 1888-03-22

Kansas, already famous in song and
story, as the wonderland of the mighty
West, is just on the threshold of its
coming glory One half of the state
is comparatively unsettled and it is
just entering..upon a career OF great
ness that is yet hidden in the womb OF
possibilities. The future is pregnant
with stupendous results yet to be de-
veloped in their startling fullness. Lit
tie did the Kansas of twenty-five years
ago. dream Of the achievements of the
next quarter of century, and how lit
tie do we know to-day of the triumphs
that will come to crown honest endeav-
or in the next two and half decades.
Garden City Herald.
Dodge City times., 1888-03-22
THE DIFFERENCE.

Stop moment with me on the street
corner and l will show you one of the
weak points in feminine character.
Watch these two gushing young ladies
approach each other. The dear crea-
lures have been separated nearly twenty
four hours, and naturally (bcing wom-
en) they have much to say to each
other. They stop squarely in the mid
die of the side walk of course and
stand across the walk at that. There
they will stand and chat and gigcle
while the stream of pedestrians get by
as best they can. IF the walk happens
to be muddy or narrow the dear. exas-
perating darlings will stand there Just
so much longer. A delicate sense of
smell would detect snlpharous faint
in the surrounding atmosphere; but for
the life of me | cannot tell whether it
is caused by the muttered imprecations
of the horid men, or the iratc glances
Of their sisters who are Inconvenience
by them.
Now see two gentlemen meet. They
exchange word or two, and then if
the conversation is to be continued.
seek the shelter of a projecting door
way or the extreme edge of the curb
stone.
1t is the right of woman
to be treated with Difference
always, though in this land too
many are robbed of their just dues
in this respect But such differ
epce should not lead ladies to ignore or
over ride the rights of others. Per-
haps, however, the right to blockade
the side walks is one of the inalienable
rights of the fair sex; at all events it
il prerogative which they have exer-
cised since the memory of man runneth
not to the contrary, and doubtless a
right they will be slow to relinguish.
Dodge City times., 1888-03-22
ARlSTOCRATS IN TRADE.

A Blue Blooded Dressmaker's Gratifying
Success In London.
A gentleman and his wife, of gentle
blood, blue blood and Belgravia, hav-
ing lost their fortune, had the temerity
to actually 60 into trade in London,
and are making money. OF them and
their trouble with Mrs. Grundy, re-
porter says:
"Captain Polkington is something
of an artist. He has an eye for color,
and is not ashamed of keeping the ac-
counts. His wife has taste in dress.
They both have blue blood in their
veins. They know lot. of people and
therefore they are getting on. Sue
cess makes enemies, to be sure, but it
does not prevent the Polkingtons from
being admired for their plucky defiance
of Mrs. Grundy."
To an interviewer the lady said :
"My goiug into trade has not affected
us socially. Some disagreeable things
were said about it at first, but then,
you know. woman can say such hate
full things about their own sex. 1 have
been treated awfully kindly by the roy
alties. I haven't been to drawing
room at Buckingham Palace since I
went into trade. have no reason for
believing, however. that 1 could not do
so. Lady Granville Gordon is in trade
like myself, and she was at drawing
room last season.
"Now and then some vulgar mou-
ceau richie turns up and is inclined to
be rude. Women who are accustomed
to good society treat me just as they
did before went into business. am
not ashamed of having to work. 1 am
not ashamed Of attending to my Gus
toners. nor is M husband. 1 don't
see why my children should be
ashamed of the business. "-Chicago
Times.
Dodge City times., 1888-03-22

force of men busily engaged clearing
the snow from the cuts along their line
of road, on Tuesday.
j. D. Shaffer of SpearvilIe spent Sun
day with his son, E. L. Shaffer.
Miss Quick of Spearville is visiting
her sister Mrs. E. L. Shaffer.
/. X. L.
BLOOM ITEMS No. 2.
Breaking sod is made easy by the
late wet. Tie spring is opening finely,
and green grass will soon be plenty
if the fire from the rail road can be
kept back. Sorry to say we had to
fight fire last Sunday afternoon. 1t
was set near Mr.. Albright $, aud south
west wind was sweeping'it along at a
fearful rate. but eight or ten did their
best, and pat it out. We hope this
kind of a thing is at an end. The farm
ers are about ready to commence
planting, aud are anxious to put in
big crop that they may reap an abun-
dant harvest. j.
Dodge City times., 1888-03-22

The statement was made on Saturday
last by one of the principal officers Of
the Brotherhood of Locomotive engi-
neers that the order had $500, 900 in
the contingent fund; $500, 600 in the
building fund, besides very large
fund set apart for widows ard orphans;
and that on an averave each one of the
q, 500 members of the order could
furnish 500 additional cash from their
savings to assist in carrying on the
strike. This would mako fund of
100000 which comparatively
small body of men can command in cash
for the purpose of fighting invested
capital, and it has all been paid to these
same men, by this same capital in a
very few years. Taking,view of the
case, the question very naturally arises;
What right;havesthe engineers to com
plain? What other class of skilled
laborers..can' wssuch net results of
theirsslabor, and can capital.itself show
such percentage of profit? 1t viii
not be denied thatssa class the loco
motivesengineers are the best repre-
sentatives of the American working
man. AS rule he is sober, indus
trious, well..informed and good citi-
zen. His work Els ,'onerrof danger, and
demands "a high degree of skill, a cool
head and good judgement In other
words he deserves good pay and he gets
it, We do'not recall an instance prior
to this when thev have made an un-
reasonable demand, or case in which
their cause has not been fully endorsed
by the general public; but in their late
strike on the Santa Fe, the members
of the brotherhood ;have'Eseriously in
jured their order in the estimation of
thinking men. The order upon which
thes smenswent out was ISSUED under a
mistaken impression, and the men are
entitled to credit for the cheerfulness
with which:they',,have resumed their
regular duties.
Dodge City times., 1888-03-22
BLOOM.

We venture the assertion that there
is more farming being done in Bloom
township than in any other township
of equal territory in the county. The
farmers are in excellent spirits and
have gone to work with will. All
are confident of reaping bountiful
harvest. The ground is in fine condi-
ton for cultivation.
Either one of the typos, or the devil
made us say Gland law" instead OF
herd law. in an article last week.
Quite a number of farmers are hunt
ing their stock; the same having drift
ed south with Mondays snow storm.
David Dunston of Burton Missouri,
is farming VIM. McKinney's farm, one
mile north of Bloom.
James Craig and family, of Missouri
are permanently located in their new
home.
Mr.. Cage and family who have been
spending the winter in the east, have
returned, and will engage in farming
on large scale this season.
Mr.. F. p. Vanderslice and family
spent last week visiting the family OF
Judge Vanderslice in Dodge City.
The family of Mr.. Bridgewater will
move to Bloom from Garfield Kansas
iu few days. Mr.. Bridgewater has
charge of the Bloom section Of the c.
X. & N. r. r.
The snow storm of Monday was
rather severe, and an unusual occurrence
this late in the season.
During our visit at the Times Office
last week. we were pleased to see every
body busy.
The C. K. IN. R. 70. bad > ]
Dodge City times., 1888-03-22

Farmers hold on to your farms.
Don't get discouraged and give them
away merely because you have had one
or two light crops. or because you have
been unfortunate in other respects.
Kansas land is the best property in the
state to-day, and it is bound to rise rap
idly in value. Just stop moment and
think. Where is the public lands?
How fast is the population increasing?
And what are lands a few hundred
miles east worth, that is not half az
good as yours?
Dodge City times., 1888-03-22
Kansas Misrepresented.
HOW DAMAGING REPORTS
ARE PUT IN CIRCULA-
TON.

The Globe says: ''The tail end of the
New York storm, which occurred one
week ago, reached US Monday morning
with the head turned this way" Gin
showmen's language this would no doubt
be described as an "Unapproachable Mete
geological Acrobatic Act" or an 'Aerial-
Geological Transformation (which
continued with unabated fury up to the
time of going to press late last evening.
1t is a genuine nOrther which is liable to
cause untold suffering both by man and
beast. on account of the shOrtness of
fuel and feed. At the hour of five p. m.
the storm appeared to be increasing; the
wind blew perfect gale. All outdoor
work was suspended; draymen unlocked
their teams and made for their stables.
Great fears are entertained for all those
that may be caught out on the road in
this storm, as the binding sleet would
surely cause them to 60 wrong and get
lost. Just what the extent of the storm
will be, or what damage or suffering it
may cause. no one can predict at this
time. Should it continue through the
night. however. we may expect to learn
OF many cases of suffering throughout
the west
This is one of those kansas bliZzards"
of which eastern papers have so much
to say; and who can blame them when
our own papers publish such distorted
nonsense. Monday was not a pleasant
day to stand on the street corner, and
those whose business did not compel them
to be out, had sense enough to stay in and
be comfortable. During Sunday night
a slight furry of snow fell, and on Mon
day morning it was blowing slightly
The weather indications telegraphed
were, warmer, with rain or snow fol-
lowed by clear and colder weather." and
they were exactly verified. During the
day more snow fell, and the wind blew
quite hard all day. The snow melted
nearly as fast as fell. and water in a pail
sitting out of doors in very exposed
position, did not freeze particle during
the day. AT 6 o'clock the storm had al
most entirely died away, and at clock
the stars were shining brightly. Tues
day morning was clear, warm bright and
comfortable weather, and by noon the
snow had all melted away. The great
fears, getting lost in the Storm" the
damage" and suffering in the above
quotation, are all drawn from the very
vivid imagination of the author of the
article,
Such days are not pleasant, but they
come occasionally in all latitudes, and
almost weekly in the Atlantic states.
They are not comfortable days, but in
such degree as they reached US last Mon
day, have no element Of danger connect
ed with them. A due regard for the
truth should be sufficient to restrain q
newspaper publisher from giving curren-
cy to false and injurious reports concern.
ing the county in which he resides. At
all events desire to be sensational on
such subjects should be restrained.
Dodge City times., 1888-03-22
OUR BOYS.

Editor of the TINES Dear Sir:-May
hope for space in your valuable paper to
say word in reference to an article in
a late issue entitled ''Orphants of Dodge
City" ! think the author has graphically
touched subject of vital Importance,
and although feeling assured l shall
bring urou myself the.ridicule of some, l
take the venture at my own risk, and
wish to give my opinion for what it is
worth. What shall we do with our boys?
Has not this question presented itself to
the mind of every thoughtful mother in
this city, ike the author referred to. l
have seer. much of city life. have had
ample'opportunity to note consequences;
and judging from facts gathered from
observation fell fully justified in saying.
as the case stands to-day, as a community
our'boys are being daily and hourly
trained to fill our reform schools. our
states prisons, :.and perhaps to finally end
on the gallows. Indifferent mothers, do
not, we beseech you, think these state
ments too strong, lest erelong you awak-
en- to realize the truth when alas. 1t is
too late. am not. as you may suppose
an uninterested observer, but widow
with an only son. and have this subject
earnestly at heart. True, some are alive
to the danger, and they may gather their
little ones in their quiet homes. teach
them the right way, pray with them, and
in return receive many promises to en-
deavor to: shun temptation. The next
hour they are ont on the street and oh,
what are the surrounding influences. We
are creatures of influence. no one can as
sociate with another single hour with
out exerting an influence either for good
or evil. Men to-day all over the land
filling positions of honor and trust, were a
few short years ago, speaking collective
ly, the little boys. So in turn, those in
authority to-day must in time give place
to the sons now growing up around
them. Then should we not, one and all,
endeavor to realize the responsibilities
resting upon US. In answer to the pre-
sumption of our humorist will say; we
have no asylum. So would propose the
corral. Do not think 'fors one moment
l would deprive the boys of exercise in
the open air. Enjoyment and recreation
are necessary to the development and
health of every young and growing per-
son; but an idea presents itself to my
mind like this: Why not have: a space
set apart by the city as a park or play
ground for boys, where all may resort
for games or needful exercise. We would
object to the barb wire fence, but would
have wall around the play ground. with
entrance gate, and let it be under control
of the city authorities, with rules pro-
hibiting profanity, viciousness or mis-
demeanor of any kind, with reasonable
penalty attached. If some one interest
ed can devise better or more economi-
cal plan than the above would be glad
to hear from them, fol is it not time some
thing was being done to save our boys
from life of vagrancy and crime, and
restore the needful tranquility to the
streets of the city. The schools seem to
be reasonably well attended, but out OF
school hours, and vacation days should
be provided for. In conclusion would
beg pardon for seeming to dictate to
higher authority. PATsEY Tenn.
Dodge City times., 1888-03-22

pectedly to the public as was their strike
In the mean time president Arthur had
telegraphed chairman Conroe that the
strike was wrong. and instructing him to
have his men resume work. The general
understanding is that the men were not
justified by any act of the Santa Fe road,
in making strike under the circum-
stances, and that when they realized this
thew resumed their work. Both freight
and passenger traffic has been resumed,
aad the principal loss falls upon the men,
who are out their wages.
Dodge City times., 1888-03-22

The very unpleasant weather last Sun.
day prevented the attendance Of large
audience at the Rink to hear the sermon
repeated by Rev. N. G. Collins which he
preached at Grants head quarters Aug.
8 1858, but the large room was about
half full The members of the G. A. R.,
at whose invitation the sermon was
preached, attended in body. We ex-
pected to have printed q number of ex-
tracts from the sermon, but are unable
to do 30. 1t was one of Mr.. Collins best
efforts. and was greatly enjoyed by those
who heard it.
Dodge City times., 1888-03-22

The county records of Gray county,
which were moved to Soule few days
ago under an order granted by Judge
Strang, are not yet at rest. On Wed
nesday last the Supreme court granted
writ of mandamus over riding the
order granted by Judge Strang, and or
dering the records returned to Cimar-
ron. Our neighbors would do we'll to
take warning by the counties of Pratt,
Harper, Wichita and other counties in
the state in which protracted litigation
over the county seat has very nearly
ruined the county, and call a halt in
the fight before they are overwhelmed
with debts, and annimosities engendered
which will retard the growth of the
county for years. The county seat re-
cords and all had better be dumped in
to the Arkansas river then have a pro-
racted litigation over the matter.
Dodge City times., 1888-03-22
In conversation with the loan agent

In conversation with the loan agents
of Dodge City we learn that every indi-
cation points to the conclusion that there
will be more eastern money to loan in
Kansas the coming summer than can be
placed. This is encouraging in two
ways: It shows the confidence of East
ern capitalists in value of Kansas farm
lands. and it shows that the Kansas farm
er 10 getting ont Of his hard corner.
Dodge City times., 1888-03-22

Kansas sunshine is too bright and
penetrating to be frightened off by even
a clustering March day. The rcmem-
brance of Monday was soon cffaced by
the bright and beautiful weather OF
Tuesday
Dodge City times., 1888-03-22
MUNICIPAL ELECTION.

The following city officials are to be
elected one week from Tuesday.
First Ward:-One councilman, and one
member of the board of education for
one year, and one member of the board
Of education for two years.
Second Ward:-One councilman for
one year, one councilman for two years.
and one member of the board of educa-
ton.
Third Ward:-One councilman, and
one member of the board of education
for one year. and one member of the
board of education for two years.
Fourth Ward:-One councilman for
one year, one councilman for two years.
one member of the board of education
for one year and one member of the board
of education for two years.
Dodge City times., 1888-03-22
Levi L. Oysert,
Attorney : at Law.

Will make collections practice in all the courts
and before the Interior Department, Washington,
D c. Special attention given to Pension Claims
DODGE CITY, KANSAS.
Dodge City times., 1888-03-22

The American farmer disposes of
over 80 per cent of his products in his
home market, and less than 10 per cent
in foreign markets. Yet free-traders
would have US believe that Enrope
fixes the price en- cur wheat, petroleum.
pork, and beef. The truth is that the
quantity required for home consump-
ion settles the question of what surplus
can be expored, and even on the small
surplus which We ship. Europe does
not fix the price; for at least the size
of the surplus plays an important part
in fixing the price. But with this
splendid home market, and comparative
ly Insignificant foreign market, Demo-
cratic politicians and other free traders
tell the farmer..that the way for him to
improve his condition is to break down
the market which buys the great ma
jority of his products, in favor of that
which buys only moiety. Compared
with this doctrine Henry Georges land
vagueries are sound and sensible.
Dodge City times., 1888-03-22

---Bacchus is the name of a clergy.
nan who is preaching on temperance
n Delaware, State said to be addicted
o peach brandy.
Dodge City times., 1888-03-22

kg- The DODGE CITY TIMES has large ard
growing circulation in Ford and adjoining conn
ties. and il a valuable advertising medium. "a
Dodge City times., 1888-03-22

Manure that is ''fre-fanging" Gas
will some times do when the heap is
'ery large) should be turned over, as
he heating process, if allowed to con-
inue, may cause loss of ammonia.
Dodge City times., 1888-03-22

w. D. Ogden, of Jakilno, w. T.,
has in his possession sperm whales
tooth that has an interesting history.
1t is about five inches in length and on
its polished sides is portrait of a
Spanish lady tattooed with India ink.
The tooth was originally owned by
Captain Gray, of the ship Columbia,
and was in the cabin of his ship when
he sailed up the Pacific Coast on the
voyage of exploration which resulted
in the discovery of the great river
which now bears the name of his yes
Dodge City times., 1888-03-22

These Western horses. although
carrying finely rounded form and an
attractive appearance. yet are often
;ound wanting in stamina and endur-
snce when put upon omnibus and
,treet-car lines. This is owing to the
practice Of raising them upon corn
done, which 10 exactly adapted to
1919 I>>kN~3 sAG3.. bs.A - - A>-
Dodge City times., 1888-03-22
ADVERTISING RATES.

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insertion and five cents per line for each snbse-
quent insertion
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-06-14
A Visit to the Breaks IN t.e Cumber-
land Mountains.

Never before In all my travels have
seen such grand and beautiful sight as
witnessed at the breaks In the Cumber-
land mountains afew days since. Stand
Ing upon the Pinnacle Rock of the Tow
ers Of the Cumberland mountains, 5000
feet above the Sea, and Watching tie wa
teis Of Russell's Fork River, as IL dashes
headlong down the ravinc, with tile sun
just rising, as II yere, out of the sea, In
the far East throwing a few rays upon
the gray granite Of the pinnacle with q
dense line Of smoke hanging around the
base Of the Towers, aud just Oh the line
Of the g, G. & G. II. X. Every few min
utes deafening report from some Blast,
followed bya low rumbling sound as
thousands Of yards Of solid stone 90
crashing nhil crumbling into the awful
chasm below, gives evidence that the rail-
road experts under the management Of
Mr.. V. Is. Dawson are rapidly dehcing
one Of the grsndest and most beautiful
scenerts In the world.
Elkhorn Is slightly ona boom.
A. X. Wing Is working three or Tour
hands on the foundation ofGen. wiIder's
mill, which will soon be completed. The
town has been laid of in lots, and Mayo
~. Il trying to get somebody TO move In
thut he may have city council. Rocky.