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Dodge City times., 1888-05-03
THE y. c. A. LIBRARY.

Beyond question there are few things
in Dodge City more worthy of high ap-
probation by our citizens, as we'll as by
strangers, than the Y. c. A. Library.
Those who have had the management
of it certainly have acted with wisdom
in the selection of its location, and in
the granting of liberal terms upon
which books may be borrowed from it.
The location, as is generally known,
is over, Mrs. Beadle' store The llbr-
ary and auditorium is light, commod-
ious, well furnished, easy of access, and
altogether one of the finest halls in the
city. The following is an extract from
the rules of the library association.
Every person shall be entitled to bor-
row. for two weeks or less, any book in
the library (but shall be responsible for
the value thereof in case of loss or SER
ious injury upon giving reasonable as
surance of compliance with the regula
tions.
Thus it will be seen the library is
unquali6edly apublic one, and that only
such guarantees of good faith are re-
quired from the borrowers of books, as
necessity demands. The library con-
taius about $50 volumns, the majority
of which are books of standard merit
The books have been contributed for
the most part, by various friends of the
association, and thus the somewhat
heterogeneous character of the library
is accounted for. The literary range
Is wide for small library, covering
nearly all the departments Of literature
from theology to fiction. There are
standard works of theology, metaphy-
Dodge City times., 1888-05-03

sizes, history, biography, science, phllo-
sophy, essays, criticism, romance and
etc. In the library are Gibbon Rome.
Macaulsy's England, Ginzot's, Shake
speare. Morleys biogra. meal series,
Scott novels. aud other sorks of equal
merit, too numerous TO be mentioned
here. Several magazines, including
Harpers monthly. The Century mag
azine and the North American Review
are found on the reading tables, as we'll
as numerous newspapers. weekly and
daily, including those published in this
city. With modesty We would sug-
gest the addition of more periodical
reading of the higher order, such tor
instance as Littell's Living Age, and
The Nation, and also the increase OF
the library in tho direction of historical
poetical, biographical and critical (cs-
says) works. OF course this can not be
done without money, and We understand
the association has at present but little
means. Thewonder is that such a
splendid beginning has been made In
the short space of few months.
The citizens and business men OF
Dodge City surely should come to the
aid of this laudable undertaking. AS
a public enterprise it reflects large Gre
dit upon the city. as well as upon the
association, and nothing else can 40
more to favorably express strangers
with Dodge. A we'll furnished public
library is indicative of intelligence
character, liberality and enterprise
among the people supporting it.
1t pays. The advantages which our
own people derive, or may derive from
it, are far more than commensurate
with its cost We would also suggest
that arrangements be made for the Sc
curing of permanent librarian. The
library is open during the evening. 1t
should be open during the afternoon
as we'll. ). M. l..
Dodge City times., 1888-05-03
ADJ ERTISING RATES.
A TRIP SOUTH.

We made a flying visit through the
southern half of Ford and into the
North part of Clark counties, anc hnd
the farmers generally in good cheer.
The favorably weather and seasonabls
rains have given them courage and nope
and they are preparing to plant more
land this season than ever before. We
saw some fine fields of corn already up
and gardens which give promise OF
abundant harvest The prospect now
IS that with the continuance of favor
able weather this will be the best and
most abundant year for the farmer ever
experienced in the Southwest. With
good crops, prosperity to the mer'
chant, the laborer and mechanic is
assured as well as to the producer.
Dodge City times., 1888-05-03
FROM THE RESERVATION .

FROM THE RESERN AIlON.
Jack frost gave us quite sharp call
last Sunday night.
The gronnd is in fine growing con-
dition since the heavy rains.
Cattle are doing we'll this spring as
pasture is good.
Cassus Fuller has bought span OF
mules.
Frank Mulendore is going to school,.
We expect he is preparing to be one OF
those congressman prophesied of in the
past by Elk. 7.
Literary at Mt Pleasant was brought
to close last Saturday, after a lengthy
programe.
Flick Mattox left for Missouri last
week where he intends to get a home.
We think he left the right place.
Mr.. Clark of Dodge City has been
out viewing his possessions.
Elick Mulendore is stopping at Mr..
Currys.
J. A. Bigger sold part Of his dairy
COWS and route to S. Mullendore Of
Dodge City.
Mrs. Cline had taffy pull at her
residence on Thursday evening. Quite
a nice time was had, several was pre-
sent from Dodge.
Mr.. Chapple s::going to erect four
miles of fence on his ranch.
Mrs. Fanny Lee and daughters, of
Wichita, are out visiting Mrs. Bigger,
her sister.
The Dodge City Ice company are
putting out quite an extensive crop
this spring.
Mrs. Cowen, a colored lady, who
was thrown from her buggy three
weeks ago causing the breaking OF
three ribs, collar, and shoulder bones.
She is in dangerous condition, and
also destitute of provisions. We be-
lieve the town trustee should see af-
ter the matter.
MARR1ED.-In Dodge City April 19,
Mr.. Pinney to Miss Rose Hessman,
and also Mr.. Lee Wiseman to Miss
Maggie Shepherd, all of the Reserva-
ton. A grand supper was given in
honor of the first couple Thursday ev-
ening at the residence of the brides
parents. A supper in honor of the
second couple Saturday evening by
Niles Wiseman, brother and brother in
law of the newly married couple. We
wish the newly married couple a joy
ous and prosperous life. County Critic.
Dodge City times., 1888-05-03
TARIFF AND SURPLUS.

The question of the surplus and the
tariff are so linked together that in aid
ing with the one, the other is vitality
effected. The policy of the present ad-
ministration in retaining large surplus
in the face of the fact that the law es-
pecially provided that it light be used
to pay the indebtedness of the govern
ment is one which cannot be commend
ed by any or justified by any course OF
reasoning. The fimsy excuse of Pres
ident Cleveland that because the clause
authorizing such use was attached to
another bill, and met separate enact
ment can have no weight with any
thinking mind, and must have occurred
to him to be untenable if We judge from
later developments. A large surplus
is source of danger in any govern
ment especially where large indebted
ness exists, and the true policy should
be to discharge as far as possible. All
contracts of the government, and so
legislate that no burden be placed upon
the people oftener than those which are
absolutely necessary for the expenses
of good government.
That the people should still have to
bear burdens which were placed upon
them, and willingly accepted in towns
of urgent necessity through a long
course of years after that necessity has
passed away is matter which cannot
be explained except that they were con-
tinued for partisan purposes out of
which no good results can follow.
They demand them not only that these
burdens shall be removed, but that the
tariff should be so adjusted that Amer
ican industry and labor shall be pro
tected' and at the same time the ex-
penses of government be provided for
and fully discharged.
We are aware that many local issues
are involved, and that the adjustment
of the tariff to meet the demands of the
several industries is matter which is
deficient of solution. Yet we have men
and mind enough who, if actuated by
true patriatism, are equal to the occasion
and we trust e're long to see not only
the outstanding bonds redeemed, bat
the tariff question SO settled that peace
and prosperity will prevail thought the
land, and commerce and industry pros
per to an extent not heretofore attain
ed in this or any other country.
Dodge City times., 1888-05-03

On motion Of W. C. Shinn the matter Of fixing
the salaries Of city officers was referred to the
committee on ordinances.
On motion Of ". c. Shinn the council adjourned
to meet Saturday, April 2a 1884, at o'clock, pm
Attest: GEO. F. JONES, City Clerk.
The city council met Saturday April 2S 1888, at
/; o'clock, pm, pursuant 10 adjournment.
Present: r. ". Tarbox, mayor, j. H. SWEET, j.
4. Arment, W. c. Shinn, S. Galland, NJ. Collar.
councilmen. Absent: L. K. Mcintyre, c. b.
Martin and Aug. Curtius, councilmen.
The committee ON fire department and water
works, to whom was referred the matter Of ap-
fire department, submitted their report, and rec
commended the re-appointment of the present in.
cumbent, Chas. Shields, and on motion Of ". C.
Shinn said report was placed on hle.
The following appointments were made BY the
mayor and confirmed by a vote Of the council:
E. j. Renner, city marshal; Geo. F. Jones, city
clerk. W. c. Shinn moved that further appoint
ments of police be made by the mayor without
the confirmation of the council at present. Mo-
ton carried. The mayor appointed Chas. Shields
as assistant chief Of the fire department. W. C.
Shinn moved not to confirm said appointment but
that the matter be left in the hands Of the mayor
and the committee on fire department. Motion
carried.
j. L. Horton rendered his resignation as police
man of the city of Dodge City. KS, to take effect
May /, 1883. On motion of W. C. Shinn the same
was referred to the mayor.
On motion of Morris Collar the city attorney was
instructed to draw up an ordinance for passage
sxing the salary Of city officers.
On motion Of NJ. Collar the committee on ordi-
nances were ordered to have an ordinance pre-
pared for passage regulating occupation tax.
On motion of j. A. Arment, the city attorney
ordered to proceed to secure judgment
against the bondsmen on an appeal in the case OF
the city Of Dodge City VS.. E. B. Shaw.
The following claims were referred to the coun-
Gil, and, on motion Of M. Collar. allowed:
Daniel sughrue, board for prisoners. $40 60
......... Iu1O
Rowland & Montgomery, board for prisoners 500
Stewart & Crumbine, stationery. ............ 4.60
Geo. w. Crane j. P. Blanks (MofetD ...... $50
lOtdl ...& &cU.oo
On motion Of W. G. Shinn the city attorney and
also the city clerk were ordered to notify the at
torneys for the defendants in the Of the state
of Kansas on relation of W. E. Hendricks, county
attorney of Ford county, Kansas, R. W. Tarbox,
mayor of the city Of Dodge City, Kansas, H. M.
Beverley, treasurer, Geo. F. Jones, clerk, Fred
Gardner, j. W. Mahan, j. A. Arment, L. X. Nc
Intyre, L. n. York, Aug. Curtius, M. Collar and
j. n Pope, councimen Of the city Of Dodge City.
Kansas; T. J. Grant, and the First National Bank
of Newton, Kansas that their services are no
longer required on behalf of said city.
On motion of w. C. Shinn the matter Of raising
cash fund for street purposes was referred to the
city attorney to be reported at the next regular
meeting.
On motion of NJ. Collar the council adjourned.
Attest: GEO. F. JONES, City Clerk.
Dodge City times., 1888-05-03

At the congressional convention held
at Garden City on Tuesday of this week,
Hon. S. r. Peters was nominated by &C.
clamation as candidate to congress. The
delegates to the national convention are
C. C. Curtius, of Wellington; A. II.
Heber, of Meade Center. Alternates: E
E. Hubbell, of Scott City; and Mr.. Love,
of Harper county. E. L. Chapman, of
Great Bend, was chosen as presidential
elector. G. W. Milton, of this city, was
chosen as member of the central COM
mittee from Ford county
Dodge City times., 1888-05-03
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire, through your columns, to
express our thanks to the many friends
and members of our church and congre-
cation who gathered at our house Friday
evening, April q. and left with us 50
bountiful a store of provisions. We can.
not help appreciating such kindness and
shall always remember it with pleasure.
Mr.. AND Mrs. GREGORY.
Dodge City times., 1888-05-03
ATTENTION LADIES.

Dressmakers, and also ladies who
wish to do their own dressmaking will
do we'll to address the undersigned at
Montezuma, Gray county Kansas, who
has been teaching the Moody Taylor sys-
tenn of square measurement for cutting
all kinds of ladies and childrens garments
for five years. There is nothing of the
kind to equal it. Will give you lessons
at your own hours. Terms reasonable.
13w Mrs H. B. MCDOWELL.
Dodge City times., 1888-05-03

Does it pay to be goods 1t pays to give
q man good shave; that is the motto OF
the Bee Hive barber shop.
Dodge City times., 1888-05-03

A TOP BUGGY for sale; only $4,000;
nearly new. Great bargain.
R, II. McELwAN,
Chicago Grocery.
Dodge City times., 1888-05-03

WANTED.-Family washing. Satisfac-
ton guaranteed. Terms reasonable.
Apply to II. s. box 81 Dodge City.
Dodge City times., 1888-05-03

The best bargains ever offered in boot
and shoes in Dodge City, can now be OBJ
tanned at the store of j. D. Dent & Co.
Dodge City times., 1888-05-03

WANTED.-To buy or rent house Of
five or six rooms with 1, 2, or 8 lots.
R. WITTY, city.
Dodge City times., 1888-05-03

j. D. Dent is sole agent for the Boyd
and Brooklyn additions. Sc him for lots
before purchasing elsewhere. 36-tf
Dodge City times., 1888-05-03

Wenie & Boyer have moved their office
into the Post Office Block. Call on them
for insurance. S2.tf
Dodge City times., 1888-05-03

If you want boots and shoes, call on
J. D. Dent. He will sell cheaper than
the cheapest
Dodge City times., 1888-05-03

Insure with Wenie & Boyer, they rep
resent Is old line Companies. 32-tf
Dodge City times., 1888-05-03

Men, Women, boys, girls and babies,
can find just what they want in the line
of boots and shoes at ]. D. Dent & Co.'S.
New goods to be sold at cost
Dodge City times., 1888-05-03

If you insure with Wenie & Boyer,
they understand their business, and will
make you safe. 32-tf
Dodge City times., 1888-05-03

A very fine wardrobe and an elegant
book case for sale at Henry Mootz's cab
met shop; bargain. West Chestnut St.
Dodge City times., 1888-05-03
SOFT soAPl!

In any quantity to suit purchasers, at
the Excelsior Laundry, at 40 cents per
gallon $500 per barrel.
Dodge City times., 1888-05-03
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

The city council met Saturday, April p, 1888,
pursuant TO adjournment.
Present. R. W Tarbox, mayor. J. A. Arment,
W. c. Shinn, NJ. Collar, L. X. Mcintyre, j. b.
SWEET, S. Galland and c. H. Martini councilmen.
Absent. Aug. Curtius.
J. F. Frankey fled his oath of office as city at.
torney.
On motion of ". c. Shinn the rules were sus
pended and the council proceeded under the order
of new business" and on motion of W. c. Shinn
the city attorney was ordered to draw up an ordi-
nance for passage regulating the salary of city
attorney. On motion Of L. X. Mcintyre, claim Of
Dan Sughrae for boarding city prisoners in county
jail was referred to the city attorney for his op1n.
ion as to the liability of the city pay the same
The finance committee reported favorable on
the following claims, which were allowed by the
council:
Rowland and Montgomery, board to pris-
s.mmaI S,rhh. cosi -, Sl2O
Wright and Plumer, medical attention to
Stewart and Crumbine. medicine so
A. s. Burnham, work and material lO65
Ford county REPUBLICAN printing a0D
IOtai. .......... ....-.... ..... $40, IS
An ordinance fixing the salary Of city attorney
was presented and read for passage. Placed on
second reading and adopted by sections and passed
the council as whole by the following vote: W.
c. Shinn, NJ. Collar, J. H. SWEET. c. Il. Martin, s
Galland voting aye: j. A. Arment and L. K Me-
Intyre voting no. Aug. Curtius absent and no
voting.
Dodge City times., 1888-05-03

For correct Abstracts of Title at
reasonable prices, call on H. T.Evans.
Dodge City times., 1888-05-03
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Insure with Wenie & Boyer.
Dodge City times., 1888-05-03

Insure with Wenle & Boyer.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1888-03-16
To the Interest of Farmers.

! The Maryland Legislature has sssented
to the act of Congress appr"priatiag Sl5.-
/ 900 a year tor the establishment of An ex-
perimental station in this State designa:-
/ ing the Maryland Agricultural College to
receive the annuity. The agricultural ia
tertsts OF Maryland have for many years
sought the estab ishment Of one or more
experimental stations by the Stse, hut
the bills introduced from time to tlme
with this obirct ia view have f,i ed Tn
der the present arrangement the money
necessary to conduct the station is provid-
ed by act OF Congress with the assent of
the Siare.
/ Governor Jackson has approved the
bill of assent on the part of the Legisls uTe
and the question OF such establishment IN
our Sta'e is now assured. The va'ue OF
such station to our farmers is iucalcuable
Union, even without government aid, and
found to he OF great advantage to the az
ricultursl interests by experiments ia new
products and by the analysis which is
furnished of and, ore, mari, etc.
For the better understanding OF our
farmers as to what this experimental sta
ton, now to he established in our State,
means, We outline below the work it is
expected to perform and the use TO be
made of the $4,000 appropriated bs the
general government for the purpose. 1t
is solely in the interest OF the agricultural
classes and we hope it may be made to
rebound to the advantage OF this overwork-
ed and poorly paid portion of our conmu-
nifty.
The line of work contemplated by this
experiment station embraces analysis Of
fertilizers, feed stuffs, butter frauds, min
erals, water, etc., establishment of q cream
cry, nursery of trees of al kinds Likely TO
be adapted to Maryland soi.s, irui, aud
shade trees especially. Persons for the
destruction of all pestiierous insects will
be specially considered. Experiments in
grains and grasses likely to prove Of use
in Maryland will be made. Any citizen
of Maryland has the privilege Of consult
ing without cost, this station on any mat
ter Of interest agriculturally, and to have
analyzed, free of charge, any ores, fertili-
GERS, minerals, waters, m4rls or other sub
stances. The board of trustees are very
deeply interested in this great work, and
it is thought that the experiment station
will Immediately go into active work.
The purchase of the outfit and equipment
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1888-03-16
A County without Mortgage.

The Macon Qia.) Telegraph says: a
few days ago several pro.nintn cltizens OF
Georgia were returning to their homes
from the meeting of the State AErlcultur-
al Society at Waycrnss. Their convsrsa-
tion turned upon the financial condN gus
of the farmers of the ate One dc
party remarked that lie beiicvcl ther E
was a county in Georgia in which there
WAS not single farm under mortgages
The statement W S questioned, and the
name of the county was sske H. II do
not believe there Is mortgage on foot
OF land IN Liberty county" was the re
ply. II happened that the clerk OF the
Superior Court of Liberty county was on
the train. He was summoned, and hen
the question WAS put to him declared that
there WAS not real es ale mortgage or
record in his office 4 county which l.
entirey agriculture, and ye' has evaded
the clutches Of he nprtgagor. is hard t,
fad IN any purtl"a of fhe nIted states
II is said that there hre two other Coun-
ties 10 the State in th- same happv con
lltiUn, but we have he oth ,Ial re urns OF
only one. Il nesrs the appropriate nam.
tibtr
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1888-03-16
Immigration Bill Defeated.

The people of Southern Maryland, will
not view in a very favorable light the ac-
tion of the House of Delegates last week
IL defeating the bill providing for the es-
. tablishment Of an immigration bureau in
our State, as the establishment of this
branch OF the public service was some
thing in which our section was deeply IN
terested and which we believed would do
more to advance our material interests
than all the rest of the legislation enacted
thus far this session combined
The opposition to the measure was put
on the ground of economy and that it had
been tried in other States and found want.
ing. Now if this Legislature had estah-
lished reputation for economy through
out the session they might advance the
frs argument with some show of cnnsis
tency. But when they have been so lavish
with the public money for purposes not
hat so mcritorious as the one defeated :;
and when there has been so little disposi
tian shown to guard the State treasury bv
aholishing useless measures, We think t0at
those who opposed this bill because SEQ,
600 was asked 20 support it for two years,
are rather ate with their cry of economy
and stretch their virtuous care for the tax
payers to limit not contemplated hy
their constituents I Il which borders On
absolute Injustice to "nr sp,rsely scttIsl
section.
The hi.l. synops.s # which We pub
lish-d last week WAS csr.tu Is irnwn and
did not possess a single objectionable fes-
ture. Il provided it is true TOR two paid
officials, hut the salaries they were 70 re-
ceivs were small in comparison to The
amount Of labor they were required 10
perform, and he bill had So CLEARLY spe-
Gifted Il cir duties and the capabilities the
were to possess To qualify them to hold the
Offices, and had So hedgsd them and the
conduct of the bureau in hy stringent pre-
visions. that it could not be said. in any
light it was viewed, - be political meas
ure or one 10 make offices for unprovided
politicians.
1t WAS one Of the few measures intro
dnce,l ct this session that was directly in
the 'ine Of progress and one that if pro-
perry CondI--ci could not fIil 10 redo1ai
II the advantage Of the whole STATE. We
of S,uthcra Maryland probably feel the
necessity flr the infusion Of new working
capacity and capital TO devel.p our latent
resources more thsa the more thicklv set
tied portions OF the State, .rd We had
builaed much upon the passage aud the
good results - accrue from the proper
working II this till. That the lower
branch OF the General Assembly has see,
f. to in.erposc its vir,uous love of econo-
my on one Of tho Leading progressive meas
Ures OF the session is a matter Of regret in
our section and deserves the condemns-
tion ~ good ctizeEs