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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-02-02
ADVERTISING RATES
DODGE CITY NTTURAL GAS
AND MINING COMPANY.
CONTRACT FOR DRILLING 5000
FEET LET, AND WORK TO BE-
GIN AT ONCE.

The most reliable geological indica-
tons point to the conclusion that a very
large section of country of which Dodge
City is nearly the geographical center,
was once the bed Of an immense salt lake
The recent discovery of large depoits of
salt at Hutchinson, and the salt well near
Montezuma confirms this theory That
coal, at least i'm small quantities, under
lies all the country around Dodge City
has been proven in almost numberless
instances in digging wells for domestic
purposes. Petroleum has been found in
many places in Ford county by surface
digging, and natural gas is known to ex-
list all along the Arkansas valley. Several
years ago, in the report of government
geological survey, large section between
the Missouri and the Rockies was report
ed as an oil basin, and Dodge City is To-
Gated very nearly in the center of it. In
spite of all these facts which have long
been conceded, no effort has been made
to explore the secret laboratories of ma
ture, and of the vast natural deposits
which may, and probably do underlie the
whole of Ford county, nothing is known.
A consideration of these facts lead a
number of our most enterprising business
men to organize the Dodge City Natural
Gas and Mining company, which was
chartered December %. 1887, with CAPT
tai of $4,000 The officers of the COM
pany are Jacob Collar, president J. III.
Finley, vice president; n. G. Healy. sec
rotary and Edward Wiebenson, treasurer,
with board of directors embracing the
above named officers and Adolph Gluck.
Geo. b. Cox, James Langton and w. F.
Petition, as associats
On January Goth, contract was made
with Wiser & Co., of Chicago, to drill "a
well at or near Dodge City, to go 1000
feet for given sum- and any part of
1000 feet further at an agreed price per
foot. The contract bindes Messrs. Wiser
q Co. to commence drilling within sixty
days from its date with stipulated
amount to be forfeited for each DAYS de-
lay.
The present arrangements of the COM
pahy are to drill at a point within the
city limits on the east, but this has not
as yet been definitely settled, and any
proposition more favorable than the one
under consideration would still be accept
ed.
The commendable public spirit which
these gentlemen have shown is charac-
teristic of our city, and it is not only
hoped, but confidentially expected that
their efforts will be well rewarded
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-02-02
HE SAW THE PLAY.

A Harper gentleman who arrived at
Anthony too late to get out by the stage,
remained over night, and to kill time went
to the Opera house to see the show
Before him sat a woman with hat
which almost scraped the ceiling. The
gentleman leaned forward, and touching
the lady on the shoulder, said:
Pardon me, madam, but would you
kindly inform me whether the curtain
has yet risen?'
"You are impertinent, sir; your eyes
are as good as mine, you can look for
yourself
Il have been looking, but all can see
is a last years hat and some false hair.
haven't looked under the seat yet, but /
will do so now, as think shall gain a
good idea of the ballet by that means
The woman tainted and that is how the
Harper man come to see the play.-Har-
per Sentinel
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-02-02
THE CITY'S VALE OF TEARS


Stand on the corner of Broadway and
Park place one hour Note the faces
of the men who pass, rich and poor
high and low, well dressed and shabby
Along that pave moves a panoramic
continuity of human nature which nc
pencil can describe, which nothing but
AN infinite appreciation can begin to
comprehend Talk about your vale of
tears. You don need to go beyond
that corner to sec vale broad and deep.
with tears that absolutely rush torrent
wise along the humaa pathway, satura-
ting, drenching portion of at least
seven in every ten.
Who are they who cluster about your
bulletin boards?
Who arc those who. scan the adyer-
tisemeuts of newspapers pasted on those
bulletin boards? Who are they who
clubbed together to buy two cent
newspaper, in which column after col.
umn Of wants are displayed? Are
they beggars? Are they idle? Are
they dissolute? Are they deserving of
the strong hand of the law? Do they
need the '-move on of the policeman?
Men and brethren study them for
yourselves. -Joe Howard in New York
Graphic.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-02-02
THE HUB CLOTHIER CO.,
LEADERS OF FASHION.
OPERA HOUSE BLOCK
LAND!

OF FREE AND HAPPY HOMES! IN THE
FAR FAMED AND BEAUTIFUL
SAN LUIS VALLEY IN COLORADO.
The largest and lowest Park in the state, the
grandest spot in all the West The place of all
others noted for its wealth of agricultural pro-
auctions, and famous as the stock-growers para
Is to 50 miles wide.
EIGHTY ACRES OF LAND,
With perpetual use Of water to irrigate the same,
FOR ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
This is the total cost Of land and water. Five
interest, and will wait for first payment, princi-
pie and interest until 1890.
TITLE FROM THE STATE OF COLORADO
And owners will furnish purchasers with wire,
hardware and such other material as is needed
for log or adobe house, the purchaser doing the
work This is an opportunity that no enterpris-
ing, industrious man should lose sight Of.
HOME MARKETS AND CROPS CERTAIN.
And to obtain the finest well water in the world,
you have only to sink from 10 to 20 feet below the
surface The Rio Grande River flows diagOnally
across the Park from northwest to southeast, fur
nishing water for hundreds of thousands Of acres.
Remember no failure of crops, owing to never
failing
There is no better country in the world for the
production of wheat, barley, oats, peas, and all
kinds of vegetables. The mountains surrounding
it furnish coal, cheap lumber, with gold, silver,
iron and other minerals. The valley is from 50 to
100 miles wide and as level as Arkansas.
The altitude of this charming spot is about 1000
feet, with climate that is simply delightful. No
hot winds, no chinch bugs, no grasshoppers, no
billiards., no coal famine, plenty of timber, with
all the advantages Of rapid railway transit within
one to five miles Of your home.
KEEP A SHARP LOOK OUT.
Our agent will shortly visit your town, and
through public meetings and personal interviews
tell you all about the millions of of land in
this delightful valley, that now available for
immediate cultivation, and how you an secure
speciBl transportation to investigate for yourself
There are a few thousand acres Of land that can
be taken under the government acts.
For further information, address
T. Q. HENR9,
DENVER, COLO
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-02-02
GREAT CLEARANCE SALE

GREAT CLEAlIANCE SALE.
During the next 30 days, previous to
our inventory, we will offer eXtraoradi-
nary inducements to buyers of every
grade and class of dry goods, clothing,
boots and shoes, caps, gloves, etc. This
is the season of the year when money
talks, and nowhere, either in this city or
out OF it, can you get better value than
at the York, Draper Mercantile Co. S
store, always busy, you are invited to
call Cloaks, dress goods, ladies and
mems underware and all goods of winter
character must go.
Twenty different styles of SPLENDID
Opaque curtains fancy gilt borders, well
come patent fixtures and feet long,
so and soc, about one-half their actual
value
YORK, DRAPER MERCANTILE Co.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-02-02
PUBLICATION SUMMONS.
Mckinley ~ Hciiker, Partners, composed
OF j. -. Mckinley & l.. Heiiker, Plaintiffs.

NChlntey sN-ffciikef,. Partners, composed
OF D. -. Mckinley & L. Heiiker, Plaintiffs
VS.
John W. Pool, Della Thomas and cardy Thomas,
Defendants
In the District Court of Karsas in and for Ford
County.
Tue state OF Kansas, TO John W. Pool Della
Thomas ard Caroy Thomss: Yon and each one
OF yea will hereby Ia notice that You have been
SUED by the plaintiffs above named, in the above
named court, and that BIiless you answer or ether
Wise plead to the petition siied by plaintiffs in
said court, on or before the sixth day of March
1885. said petition will be taken as true and judy
ment rendered against you and each of you sc-
cordiiigiy for the following OF money, to-,yit:
$3.50, with IL per cent. interest from May LIST,
1891; $50, with IL per cent. interest from Nov
Isl, 1884, and Sl23.0o. with IL per cent. interest
from Nov LIST, 1885, and decree of said court
maize for the foreclosure of mortgage. which
was duly executed and delivered 10 plaintiffs BY
you, John ". COL ON the northeast quarter Of
section in township 20, south. of range % west
of the 6tn p. M, in Ford county, Kansas, and an
order of sale will be issued out of said court for
the sale OF said land and the proceeds of said se to
amply in payment OF the aforesaid claims of
plaintiffs. FIsANkEY a. MCCARTHY
Attyss for Plaintiffs
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-02-02
DODGE CITY BUILDING & LOAN

ASSOCIATION - Authorized chartered capital,
Sa0o,OOo Loans money to its stock holders at 40
per cent per annum Principal and interest pay
able In monthly lnstalments. The safest and best
paying investment in the city. Stated meetings of
stock holders LIST Tuesday OF each month, at city
building No. i, south Of railroad track j.
CRAWFORD President: ii. l.. Sitter, .ice Pres: T. w
Evans, Cashr. LIST Nat. BIZ, Treas: g. 4. Milton.
Atty. j. Nj. BELL. at Sun Set Mills. Secv.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-02-02
100000 TREE PLANTS FOR
SALE.

| have about BOO, 900 honey and yellow
locust plants which | have raised this
year on my forestry farm, one and one
half miles north of Bellefont Ford Co.
viii sell at eastern prices fresh from
nursery. Northern locust the desired
timber for this climate
JOS MELIICKER.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-02-02
ONE CAR LOAD OF NAILS,

Just received car load of steel nails,
which will be sold wholesale and retail
at reasonable prices at
L. c. ZINIMERMANN's
Hardware Emporium.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-02-02
STOVES, STOVES, STOVES,

Just received, car load of heating
stoves; the best assortment ever brought
to Dodge City, which will be sold at low
prices, for cash at F. c. Zimmann's
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-02-02
SOFT SOAP !!

In any quantity to suit purchasers, at
the Excelsior Laundry, at 40 cents per
gallon SIS. 90 per barrel
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-02-02
BASEMENT FOR RENT

BASEMENT FOR RENT
Under Langton Hardware Co. S Hardware
store. Best location in the city, across
street fromP. O. See James Langton or
w. G Sherlock
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-02-02

past past, .s,: SAY ,t that t., '': SALE; 70; "a;
ther i papset'tions and in ordsr y exceeded
1s 3. all %ss . .s1snss'
n aen" b.. Ss'" eastern ee navs marked them
shall su sur room for gu" spring stod positively
we inten p',ss 20" for its mss r'@ek, which
line of Clothing e ers, the finest and 1srss as
pudainr !. l; believing and the 20 n Dodge City,
your m;n IS IN the eating Keen e proof of the
Suit Of '@ oon ~he" in need of n The Hub in
e s'' at ." %. amy and 'a 1:y ., " ,.n
e4Sy: Come and see IT., the save 20"
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-02-02
STILL ON DECK

Abstracts of titles to all lands in Ford
county, furnished promptly at low rates
by H. T. Evans, Office with Sherwood &
Dickinson
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-02-02
FATE OF A MEDDLER.

W nen who NEEDLE with everybody
else jusiness are to be stunned and
feare One of them was on the Troy
local sterday afternoon. A sprucely-
dressed young man held in his hand
| yellow paper covered book, III which ne
| seemed to be deeply interested. The
| women sat in front of him, and, happen
ing to turn to take in the passengers,
observed the cheap literature which
was engrossing the attention Of the
young man behind her. In a pleading,
insinuating voice she said to him:
"Young man, don't you know that
you are wasting your time very
foolishly in reading dime novels?
You might better take book On his
tory with you or something else that
would benefit your mind and give you an
opportunity to improve Reaching her
hand over the back of the seat, she said
very deliberately: LET me look at that
book The young man. without relax
ing single feature, handed the book
over to his aggressive fellow passenger.
She turned it over to read the title. 1t
was as follows: Easy Lessons in French
for Beginners" The old lady never said
a word; she dropped the book in the
young man s lap and shot into the next
car.-Albany Journal.
Now is the time for our farmers to get
ready for spring blowing. Haul your
manure and spread it ready for turning
under Let your lawns be cleaned and
preparations made for planting Of trees
in the early spring. a farm beautified by
| neat lawn and nicely arranged drive
way, thereby will double in its selling
value, and be constant source of salts
faction to your family and yourself.
Now is the time to arrange for all this
before the rush of spring work is upon
you.
CLOAIIS AND JACKETS
And everything in the way of winter
wraps viii be closed
AT ACTUAL COST.
This is not merely talk but business. No
cloakS can he carried over
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-02-02

- attained standard Of excellence which
Sdmits o1 no superior.
Il contains every Improvement that inventive
genius, skin and money can produce.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-02-02
CLOAIZS AND JACKETS

J. d. Dent. He will sell cheaper than
the cheapeSt.
The Republican journal., 1888-02-02
The Old Home.

1t stands upon the hillside, with the tall elms
bending DER it,
The homestead, with the lilacs by the door.
And the quaint, old-faShioned garden gently
stopping down before it,
see it just as in the days of yore.
| remember how the sunshine fell across the
golden meadows.
Beyond the wooden doop-Step. old and worn
And how the summer cloudlets east their
quickll l-leetn" shadows
On distant fields Of ru,tling. rpenims corn
In the pleasant, roomy kitchen see my father
sitting,
With ieather-covered Bible open wi,le
While my >wtet-taccd mother listens AS She
lays away her knitting.
And rock, the old red cradle by her side.
Three brown-eyed little children. with tangled
tre>>e>.
When evening prayer in simple words is
>aid.
Come cIin4ing round her neck with loving.
SOFT cart>>t-.
Then merrily % tripping of to bed.
Oh. happy year, of childhood, Will. thoughts
50 true and loving.
And sweet and gliiielcs> tia,s 80 full of rest.
Uur oI,l hearts love to lih-rr, after all our
YEAR Of ro>iug,
And clasp field mem'ry'S pictures to our
breast.
Shall we ever. in that country. the bright and
glorious heaven.
Win back the innocence and bliss
We knew when. III our childhood in the dear
Old home at even
We received our angel mothers goodnight
ki>>: EMILY q. WEIHERBEE.
The Republican journal., 1888-02-02

the head of the column reached a large rebel
encampment, constructed in the most approved
style for winter quarters, but the bird had
flown and abandoned his nest. Only few
straggierS and sick We're found. The camp be-
longed to division of EweI's corps and had
been hastily deserted on that morning. Quite a
store of tents and equipages fell into our hands
Steady firing had been going on all the morn
ing in the direction of Rappahannock Station,
and it was evident that the enemy We're resist
ing our troops in that direction. About noon
our column turned to the right and took road
leading to Brandy Station in order to push the
enemy's flank. The onward movement was
necessarily slow, As great caution was required
to prevent falling into some snare composed of
masked batteries At p. m. we bivouacked
near road running parallel with the railroad
and about two miles south of it. BY this time
the cannonadng along the railroad was grow
ing fainter by degrees and farther off. The
enemy had retracted and would not accept bat
tie. On Tuesday the 2nd corps went into camp
and it fell to the 1st brigade of the first division
to occupy the well built huts of Johnsons di-
vision of rebels. We lay about six miles west
of the river and about two miles south of the
railroad. The 2nd corps was not actually en-
gagged during the day, but of course you have
read ere this of the gallant bearing of the
troops who crossed the river at Rappahannock
Station. a large number Of prisoners were
captured and with but slight loss to our side.
The 9th and 9th Maine elected great praise
through the entire army. Gen. Lees celebrat-
ed military qualities seem to lie in the direction
of eyading battle. We found only Il sublime
vacancy where we expected to meet the enemy.
The long expected big fight of his campaign
has oozed out in skirm>hes. Whether Gen.
Meade can compel a battle remains to be seen.
Camp near Brandy Station, Pa, Nov. 1ith.,
The Republican journal., 1888-02-02
The Sparrow Nuisance.

The English sparrow is an enemy OF our ma
tive songster> and drives them away; he is the
foe of the gardener and fruit grower. because
he eXpels the nsectivorous birds, and then So
laees himself with the young plants, the buds
and the frut he is destructive to the grape
crop, and IA rapaciou> feeder thereupon. In
ten days. sparrows in Australia robbed a
single vineyard of three thousand pounds OF
GRAPES. This bird is an enemy to the grain
growth. and DESTROYS the grain i'll the milk, ;>
well A. eats and wastes it in the ripencd head
lie dellles buildings and destroy the vines that
cling to them. He is not a DESTROYER of insects
These boldly fc>toon the haImts OF the sparrow
with webs. and fa>ten their cocoon, to theIn
At hrst he had the reputation of destroy ing
caterplar>, and the measuring worm. But
now our Caesar feeds on more tootllsome
meat. The State EntomoIo.ist OF New lork
has proven 10y observation. that the caterpillar
thriNe> where the sparrow most abouli,i>. and
the same conclusion j. reached by more than
one English eltomoiogi>t. The loss from
sparrow, i'll England Is put at four million
dollars year In Australia the loss il great
En- and III the nlted States it passes computii-
tloH. American A"riculturi.t.
The Republican journal., 1888-02-02
BELFAST, MAINE, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1885,

in Maine. The ones that this bureau has been
able to obtain reliable statistics concerning are
the Typographical Unions, the Unions of Lo-
comotive Firemen and Engineers, the Carpen-
terS and Joiner>' Union and the Granite Cut
ters Union. The commissioner hopes to be
able to obtain full statistics relating to all trades
unions in Maine. for his second annual report.
There are two typographical unions in the
state, one in Portland and one in Bangor. The
report gives a sketch of various labor unions.
including the Granite Cutters Union. which
has 800 members in Maine as follows: Belfast,
Long Cove, Clark's Island. Round Pond. Bid
defOrd. Green's Landing. hurricane, Nlnal-
haven, East Blue Hill and South Thomaston.
THINGS THE WAGE WORKERS WANT.
y large number of wage workers have written
to the commissioner, and from their letters in
tcrestllly extracts are made. One writer thinks
children should be taught to work, and that
five hours day at work and three hours at
school. between - and 10 years OF age. would
be desirable. Another says half-timers do
well at books and get industrial habits to boot.
John Garner of Lewiston thinks three hours a
day in school for 10 months. mixed with in
dustrial employment, a good idea
A barber wants a Sunday closing law lime
kiln burners want the kins closed Sunday, SO
they can 60 to church and rest.
A carpenter wants nine hours days work,
and asks that mechanics lien he first and last.
He says poor workmen keep good workmen's
wages down. and that the provinces send here
a lot of poor carpenters. A card grinder wants
the trustee law repealed in toto, because he
says it fosters the credit system and makes the
wage Garner siaIe 10 tle grocer. ne Is down
"n lI'e '""Hels "ho ii''he iNlhS y. serving
trustee proteS>es. lie says one lewiston wage
car ihI h.t io IL uslec ins selNeu VI. MN oie
pay oaf; ,sTie ., ~, lhe 'awser iees' ne says,
anu aous ne iiipr'>"iiiiieht M lof oepl ID"
a> i. hoM >''hoS no,as ". Pool l,ieil aS liuu:. n
LOU LOU m tan see .le hMsers lrich nere. ms
Id" sna't not 1pplH " 'oi iiei .on.i a,ts VI W
N'eS , nv. pI.'hS any ~" " n"' w 'no la"
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ne 'Ie''"''e' ron 'lie f>sGssnleit ioi t"Aa.loh'
loI .Ie s''!s ,he liioi1Sl7eu man pays IN on
nuu>.S' a. 'heH n"Ne 70 Kay ioo oealIs iol ,he
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Sool1l .o'ft.,', y, ~" 49, ar" ,; ,GmS
MUS. ne >',H> ne" sou'ls e' are leai 'l'hs
''le '''oe anu 'i'ost 'ooi'eiS are 'o years oio'
SOME INDIVIDUAL STORIES.
The Republican journal., 1888-02-02

pedder, who was as honest as he was shrewd,
and the Widow Hepsy Halls pumpkins were
satisfactorily marketed. So much indeed,
that Eliakim even purchased out of the profits
a snutf-colOred merino gown. which he left at
the widows door the very next time he drove
past.
Its a pity she can't share more o the good
luck" said he.
Mrs. Hall found the gown, neatly wrapped
in paper at her door when she came home
from cranberrying in the swamp, and she never
knew where it came from. But she made it
up. and wore it to her daughter Belinda's in
the city.
But honest Eliakim has not yet told Louisa,
his wife. that he bought Widow llepsy'- pump
kns. and paid dollar for them in good hard
cash
1t amt best to tel! women eNerything"'
said he. Helen Forrest Graves.
The Republican journal., 1888-02-02
Over-Heated Wood.

People are not generally aware of the dan
ger of fire connected with the exposure of
wood for long periods to a comparatively mod
efate temperature. Mr.. Braidwood. superin-
tendent of the London fire-engire establish
ment, stated before committee of the House
of Lords, that. by exposure to heat not mucb
exceeding that of boiling water. timber is
brought into such condition that something
like spontaneous combustion takes place: and
that it may take eight years for the heat from
pipes charged with or used to convey steam.
hot water, or heated air, laid among the joists
OF floor, or in the heat of partition, or else
where in building, incased in timber, to in
duce the condition necessary to the actual igni-
ton to the timber. TSwiss Cross.
The Republican journal., 1888-02-02

>vnat1l IIgh, pf Alabama. goes in for cuttiL4
dow ih" surplus 10y admitting Wooi free.
NJ Wool j. produced in Alal,tn;t.
~ tne same time hc wants In i'ilt dutN of :, i
ton "u ris Iron. "i " hich Alabama j. Il great pre-
iiuCcr-
\"jl"ty NHllts free trade u the production OF his
o"u constituents. Even H,rrN NHttcr>,n Alri
Jtnt~ Is. iicck against free tfiid. IL WHISKY.
! y. Y. sNn ll,In-.
The Republican journal., 1888-02-02

The st. CrolN Valley Standard of st. Croix
Falls, Wisconsin, prints a special railroad num-
Der to celebrate the opening of railway traffic over
the Sault Ste. Marie. Among its editorial staff ia
given the name and career of Hon. Frank Nj.
Nye, of Minneapolis, who was born in Maine in
1882, received an academic education at River
Falls, studied law and was admitted to practice in
st. CroiN county in 1878, later located at Clear
Lake, Polk county, where he was elected District
Attorney of that county In 1879 In 1855 he was
chosen member of the Wisconsin Legislature,
and presented before the Legislature the name of
Col John C. Spooner, of Wisconsin, for the United
States Senate. He is brother of Bill Nye the
humOrist.