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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-06-14
ADVERTISING RATES.
CUILDREN'S DAY.
At TIE BAPTIsT CHURCH.

Sunday was childrens day at the
Baptist church and to the officers and
teachers. as well as scholars, the day
was one of interest The pastor was un-
fortunately, by sickness, deprived Of the
pleasure of being present. There was q
full attendance at the sabbath school in
the morning and the bright happy faces
of the children showed plainly that
children's day was all to them that the
name implies. The church was nicely
decorated and there was quite "A number
of fine boquets and house plants, with
the singing of birds to make the exercises
pleasing and impressive. And after all
the association of flowers and the singing
of birds with the happy joyful voices
of the children.
The church was filled in the evening
with an appreciative audience. the sab
bath school occupying the chairs in the
back part of the building. The program
had been especially prepared and was
carried out without a single break.
An organ voluntary by Eva Gacdc was
rendered with good effect. DoXOlogy by
the school. Invocation by Mrs. Beadle.
Song--Al Hail the Power of Jesus Name,
by school, Prayer by Rev. b. f. Powell
son Rccitation-Our Childrens Day,
by Sarah Atkins. A sOng-by school.
Recitat!on-.John jenkins, sermon, by
Mary Shaw. Song-Hcre from the
World we Turn, Sunday school. Song
Jesus Loves Ne, by Mrs. Mcintyre, s class
Song-I ain the Lord and he is Mine,
by school. \ dialogue by five boys.
of the entertainment and was SO appro-
pirate for the occasion that it made a
good impression ON the audience, and
the boys, under the efficient training of
Mrs. McCurdy, did remarkably well
Song-Thc Lord hath need OF Thee, by
school Addrcss-Everytbing for Him
by Frank McCurdy. Song, by Miss Ella
WaldOn's class. SOrg-Bye and Bye,
sunday school. Rectation-A German
Legend, by Katie Collar. Recitation
The Deacon's potatoes, by Jessie Kelsey
Rccitaton-Saved, by Minnie Atkins
Music and Bcnediction
The speaking was all good and the
audience departed well pleased. Mr.
Nc Curdy had charge of the singing. and
the children under his care did theil
part well.
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Il knew you were joking, Mr.. Fardi'
nand," smilingIy observed Mrs. Her
rick, on being told by Mr. Trent that
he had concluded no. to marry yet
awhile As for Miss Morrison-well.
two young people breathed God
bless himr in concert that night over
checque Of generous Dimensions,
'proffered the sender wrote, ''as
slight mark of his appreciation of a
faithful service. and Of his desire FOR
the happiness and prosperity of the
recipient"
The young ladies Of Mr. Trents ac-
quaintance have long ago given him
up as incorrigibe. They call him a
confirmed cynic.
HAPOTD r VYNyNE
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equally Navy AMI irrelevanu import.
H ended the singular performance
with sudden rus from the room. and
bolted down stairs IN most undignfel
haste, without needing a call from the
young woman wbo followed him out
into the hallway with an urgent re-
quest for him 10 stop.
During the day Mr. Trent had am
pie time 10 once more review the ques-
ton in all its phases. And without
pausing to follow ms line of reasoning
too closely. it viii DO TO state that he
slept that night more soundly and
more peacefully than he had done for
a week. The sight of that young man
in his CiIice had, to use vulgarism
settled his business" He had con-
cluded to cease struggling against
nature and accept defeat with becOm-
ing grace. as became a good soldier.
He would marry Miss Morrison. let
the consequences he what they might.
And. on reaching this conclusion. Mr..
Trent felt stealing upon hin a satis-
faction and peace he had not known
for many day.
He calmly announced his resolution
to Mrs. Herrick the next morning.
and that excellent lady was mex
pressibly shocked BY virtue of her
long service she ventured on mild
remonstrance or two, based on
Hypothetical illusions to the world 5
verdict. all of which Mr. Trent cut
short by hasty exit in the direction
of the stable.
1t chilled him q little, on reaching
his Office, to find the outer door lock-
ed, but he opened it and walked in.
Miss Morrison desk, of course, was
vacant, and it was too early for the
clerks, none of whom were con-
spicuous for punctuality. So Mr..
Trent walked on into his private Of
fee and turned to the pile of personal
mail that had accomplished in his alb.
sence. But he started nervously on
perceiving. at the top of the heap a
note addressed in the neat character
of Miss Morrison's typewriter.
Without delay he opened and read
it. It was polite. but brief. The writ
er, after referring in grateful terms to
her employers many kindnesses
shown to herself and her family, beg
ged permission to resign, as she
well, as she was going 10 be married.
She added that she would have prefer
red to speak of this matter personally,
but had had no opportunity, owing to
Mr. Trent's absence from the Office
snd hasty departure of the day before.
For ten minutes after reading the
note M. Trent unused deeply, while 8
variety Of expression fitted across his
clear-cut features. Al the end of that
time he murmured: Il could have
borne it better if she hadn't written
it with that Internal typewriter. "
Then NJ. ferdinand Trent, attorney
at law. cynic and blase man of the
world as he was, went into the outer
office, got an axe from an adjacent
coal box, hit n 5; MOrrison's hundred
and-sixy-dollar caiigraph a thwack
that ended its usefulness for all time
to come. and once more left his Office.
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THE DEMOCRATS IN CONVENTION

The Democratic central committee mel
in the back parlor of the Great Western
hotel last Monday. The convention
seems to have been strictly private, but
we did finally secure the following items
The meeting was called to order by
the chairman, W. F. Petition. ]. NJ.
Lloyd was elected secretary.
The following delegates were elected
to the various conventions
Delegates to the state convention, g.
NJ Hoover, B. f. Milton. T. j.. Hunter
and Z. Prouty. The alternates were W.
F. Petition, W. c. Mckinney. Earnest
Highland and c. E. Hatfield.
Delegates to the Congressional con,
v.ntion, W. F. Petition, J. F. Campbell,
Col. r. S. Jones. A J. Anthony. Daniel
Fisher, W. c. Mckinney, II. NJ. Bever.
ley, J. NJ. kirkpatrick, and J. ID. Dent.
Alternates. W. G. Sherlock, G. n. Law
renee, B. f. Milton, Clark Sheldon, S. }.
Miller, E. Kirkpatrick, and f. Wander,
slice.
Delegates to the Senatorial convention,
S. Galland, Ernest Highland, II. n. Swan,
w. 6. Sherlock, and Chas. Heinz.
B. F. Milton was endorsed by the con.
vention for an elector
This is not a very full report, but the
best we could do with "A secret session.
1t looks as though they had more posi-,
tons to fill than they had democrats.
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GRANDFATHER.

See him sitting reading there,
In hiB SLEEPY Hollow chair,
Through with PASSIONS wear and tear.
Angels mark him for their own,
By their light, around him thrown,
Till his hair has silver grown.
You may know his blood runs slow,
And the tide OF life is low,
Bythe way lbs pulses go;
By his trembling, withered hand,
Whitened as the gray beach-sand,
When the tide Gibbs from the strand
AS worn out clock Will go.
- Running down, his heart runs slow,
Wound up four score years or so.
And his voice. some how, will bring,
Thoughts of instruments that ring
Out of tune-with broken string.
VIXEN his hand the paper takes,
How il rrembles, how it shakes,
And a mournful rustic makes,
Like a Leaf with loosened hold
On the bough, when winds are cold.
And the year is waxing old.
AS he reads those columns through,
In panoramic view.
Old as time, yet ever new,
He beholds the world go by,
Men whose one great cry is, II,
Rushing, striving, till they die.
Some for riches, some for fame,
Gaining both. to leave name,
Losing both, 10 sink in shame.
Children that he used to hold,
Now with their own lives nalf told,
Move the world while il grows old.
Then he reads some name well known,
!. Ever since he knew his own,
Ready now for deaths white stone.
Here he lays his paper by,
Shakes his head, with half sigh.
And is mapping. presently.
Cora Doris. IN Inter Oceon
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CHEMICALS, PATENT MEDICINES
TO CONSUMPTIYES.

The Undersigned having been re-
stored to health By simple means, after
suffering for several years with severe
lung affection, snd that dread disease
CONSUMPTION. is anxious to make
known to his fellow sufferers the meana
of cure To those who desire it, he will
cheerfully send Gree Of charge) a copy
of the prescription used, which they
viii find a sure cure for CONSUMPTION,
ASTHMA, CATARRAH, BRONCHITIS and
all throat and lung MALADIEs. He
hopes all sufferers will try his Remf DIV,
as it is invaluable Those desiring the
prescription, wh,ci. will cost them no.
thing, and may prove blessing, will
please address REy. EDwARf, AZ VIII,
SON, Williamsburg, Kings County,
New York. Nov. 24-ly
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THE KINGS FOOL.
The King one day, in generous mood,

The King one day. in generous mood,
Presented to his fool
cap OF wondrous beauty rare,
But first laid down this rule:
"When you can find greater fool
Than thou, o Clown" he said.
present him with my compliments
And place this on his head"
The King was taken i'll one day,
And feeling death was near,
He sent a summons for his fool.
Who quickly did appear.
IT m going on a journey soon
From which III ne'er return"
The King said, speaking low aud saaI
1.-The way I've yet to learn
'Then you've no preparation made
In all these years, o King?''
The fool said, wondering, to his lord.
Now give me leave to bring
"An article which you once gave
To me, in gracious mood
With words to find greater fool
Now pray, don't call me rude
SIf obey your majesty,
And carry out your rule,
To place this cap with compliments
Upon greater fool.
1--WE sought, indeed, but never found
Till now greater clown,
This cap becomes your excellence,
Far more than does your crown"
Albany (N. " Journal
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the desk beside ner. he more
than once rem inei in STOPPING
posture. glauciJg no hsr faep much
longer, Mrs. ierric', though, than
was either n ces ar. or Ike him.
For an instant Mrs Herriek looked
grave, but frightened when, an in
slant later. Mr.. Trent's voice was
heard, cam, har,l AMI distinct. dictat-
ing the dry -as-dus points OF q brief.
The old lady had known AIr. Fer
dinand from his boghood. and she
had told herself then. as she had done
a hundred times before. that his honor
was above suspicion rs his common
sense was beyond question.
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When man drinks intoxicants he
sacrifices to the God Bachus. When
he smokes he burns incense to his other
God, To bacchus. Some people wor-
ship strange Gods.
Now that is right Christians; Pray
for God to save the nation and then
vote with party that protects traf-
fic that wastes every year nine hundred
millions of her wealth and damns sixty
thousands of her sons. What kind of
salvation do you want anyhow?
The Devil and the two old parties
are beginning to contest each others
right to supremacy on the throne OF
meanes. 1t now looks as if it woult
be ':tip and tuck with the chances
in favor of tuck.
Bro. Frost of the Globe, calls the
prohibitionists by the beautiful musi
cal cognoman, 'Cranks Very well Bro
Frost; when the ''crank' moves some
thing turns up and that which is up
turns down; Only partial revolution
of the national wheel is necessary to
put prohibition on top.
Democrats will vote the democratic
ticket. republicans will vote the repub-
lican ticket. prohibitionists will vote
the prohibition ticket. there is no long
er any middle ground.
Don't ask man any more if he is 9
"third party prohibitionist'' but ash
him if he is ''prohibitionist' if hi
is; the prohibition party is the only
party with which he can vote.
The prohlbitionists open their con-
ventions with prayer and song. The
republicans and democrats open theirs
with beer and tobacco smoke; we wond
er which he will favor who determines
the destines of the nations.
The prohibitionists demand protec
ion for the home. the republicans de
mand protection on iron; the democrats
protection from laws that prohibit
crime. See their resolutions on STUNT.
uary laws
Many republicans would have the
prohibitionists believe that the republi
can party is the party of Temperance
reform. But here are few facts:
First; In our senatorial convention
beer was the principal beverage. The
seven delegates from Lane Co. drank
forty-seven bottles.
The California delegates to the Chica
60 convention sends 1000 cases Of
wine with II bottles in a case, max:
ing 1900 bottles.
Mr.. Best brewer Of Milwaukee sends
seven carloads of beer to the Chicago
convention. And yet some men ex
pect us to believe that our only hope Of
prohibition is through the republican
party. A convention whose dominant
spirit was alcoholic stimulants would
not like to pass very stringent resolu
tions against it. And if it should
think 1t wise to do so in order to catch
the temperance element in the party,
it could not be expected to honestly
carry them into effect.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-06-14
ANOTHER RAILROAD Fer DODGE
CITY.

The following charter was filed with
the secretary of the state last week,
which means another railroad for Dodge
City:
The Nebraska Il Southwestern Rail-
road company" Object: For the pur-
pose of constructing, maintaining and
operating a line of telegraph or telephone
both, beginning at a point on the boun-
Diary lind between the states of Kansas
and Nebraska, in Smith county, state of
Kansas; thence through the counties OF
Graham, Rocks, Osborne, Cove, Trego,
Ellis, Russell Lane, Ness, Garfield,
Hodgeman and Finey counties in SAID
state. with branch from such point in
Lane, Ness or Rush counties as may be
by this operation deemed most desira-
BILE, to Dodge City. in Ford county,
in said state of Kansas, and such other
branch or branches from such point or
points in said state of Kansas; and other
branch or branch from such point
or points in said state of Kansas as may
be deemed desirable by this corporation.
The estimated length of such railroad
and branches being about 500 miles
Directors: William L. Donley, George
II. Bailey. William NJ. Hendrick, War
rem A. Hendrick and Asa H. Bradstreet
Capital S., 600, 600.
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KANSAS WERTHER SERVICE.

weather crops Bulletin No Is, Topeka June Q,
1888. From reports by voluntary observers
for week ending p. m. June IT'LL
RAINFALL
There has been general deficiency in rainfall
during the past week, The precipitation did not
reach one inch at any point 1t was the greatest
in osborne, Smith and Phillips; the counties
around the headwaters of the Walnut Verdigris
Neosho and Marais Dies cygue rivers and Dragon
creek: the southern half II Saline coua,y aud in
Montgomery, Labette and Cherokee. 1t was
least from the northwest counties southwark "a
Sumner. Coffee and Woodson thence east t.
Missouri including the east half Of Miami and
johnson, and in the rthcrn counties from Jewe
and Cloud TO the Missouri river
TEMPERATURE AND SUNSHINE.
The temperature and sunshine have been about
nominal.
The warm Weather has given an unusual impe
tus to vegita,ion especially has corn responded
the new order, though the no. winds for two day,
seriously threatened the other crops and did 81
much toward rpening oats that the straw will bs
short in the counties from Comanche to Wabann
Gee Wheat harvest has begun in the southern
counties and inc yield promises TO equal that OF
1881, which was the greatest in the history o,
that section The wheat is nearly ready for har
vest as fer north as Clay. Ram is much needed
in the central counties, but Woodson is probably
the only comfy actually suffering, here the pota
toes are already injured by the dry weather
The trees are shedding their fruit and the chinch
huge destroying the corn 10 \ large extent.
In johnson, Miami aud --ankliu the chinch big.
are matching out and attacking oats. corn and
young timothy. Cut worms are diminishing in
Butler. Web worms have appeared in the gar
dens and on small ia Sumner. Web worm
moth has appeared in large numbers in the south
eastern counties. The home gsrdens are now
sappl, ine the tables ~ The central counties Of
extrriGe west.
JENNINGS SIGNAL CORPS.
Assi-tsDt Director
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A CONFIRMED CYNIC.
How He Became One--A Lawyers
Unsuccessful Wooing.
Written for This PAPER. I

{ YNICAL? Yes, the
young man was q
cynic from the up
permost curl upon
his broad. intel
lectual brow to the
tips of his glossy
patent feathers. He
affected to scott at
sentiment, to ridi-
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Total, S63J 90

Total, S63j 50
On motion of j A Arinent the city attorney
was ordered to draw up ordinance for pas
sage authorizing he payment of certain moneys
for the construction of sewers.
W Shinn moved that the council! proceed to
ballot for their choice Of two Of the city papers
10 receive the city printing: the two receiving
the highest number of votes 10 be declared the
official papers OF the city. Motion carried
The members proceeded to ballot, with the fol-
lowing result
Globe Live Stock Journal. -. .. 3 ballots
Dodge City Times. observation-disclosures. -
Dodge City Democrat ............... -
Ford County Republican . 4"
There being tie vote bet geen the Dodge City
Democrat and Ford County Republican the
mayor cast the deciding vote in favor of the Re-
publican. The Times and Republican was de-
clared the official pa pers Of the city. On motion
of c. IL. Martin each of said papers are to print
all city matter for one legal rate to be divided
between them.
On motion Of Mcintyre the council adjourned
to meet Saturday, June 9, lS8S. at p. m.
Attest: GEO. (. JONES. City Clerk.
The city council met Saturday, June 9, 1858, at
s p NJ, pers uant to adjournment.
(,
Aug. Curtius, 5. ualiand, j. A, Armcnt and
j. Ii. SWEET. AbSent-C. II. Martin. L. X.
Mcintyre aud W. c. Shinn.
The committee Oh police to waom was referred
The report of Police Judge fot May. 1855, repor-
ted the correct. ga motion of Aug Curtius
the same was accepted and placed on file.
The matter of purchasing flag for the city
was discussed by the members. On motion of
NJ. Collar the clerk was ordered to purchase one,
the cost not to exceed so.
A petition presented asking the mayor
Ind council to appoint and confirm j. l.. Horton
as city marshal, and the matter discussed by the
mayor and council. Ga motion of Curtius the
same was placed on file.
The mayor appoint cd Ii. III. Carter as city
marshal, and on motion said appointment was
confirmed by the following vote on the call OF
the roll Aug Curtius, NJ. Collar, S. Galland,
}. A. Arment and j. IL. Sweet, voting aye.
Shinn, Mcintyre and Martin absent, not voting
An ordinance to annex T. ". Boyd's addition
to the city was laid over.
On motion Of Curtius tn council adjourned.
Attest: GEO. Z. JONES, City Clerk.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-06-14

a Little Story Which C auset General
Clearing of Threats.
1--WE were married thirty-seven
years" said Mr.. Gardner Andrews,
"and in all that time my wife never
gave me cross word. But / shall
never forget the first time | chided
her. Il was on Sunday morning
when we had been married about two
years. | found bu ton off my shirt,
and threw It across the room. Sew a
button on said. in brutal voice.
She was q good Christian woman. and
was preparing for church; but she got
the button and sewed it on.
And what did she say?" asked a
little, bristling woman, with swapping
eyes.
She said: Forgive me. husband; ]
had great deal to do yesterday and
forgot it, but II shall never happen
again.
oh" said the man, fixing his eyes
on the picture IF his dead wife, cher
gentle words almost broke my heart.
l could have gone down on my knees
to ask her forgiveness. She made
different man of me, and the world
has been a different place since she
died.
There was silence as he finished
speaking, Interrupted by a general
clearing of throats and confused
snuffling. as we all had bad colds, and
the little woman's swapping eyes
looked suspciously dim = Dstroi: Fro
Psesa
ana ~ you LINK you viii get
married when you grow up to be
young lady. Fiossie?' said the caller.
.'Oh, haven't doubt of it, assented
FIossie. Everybody says am very
much like my mamma. and she, you
know, has been married three tines
N Y. Sun.
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COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

The city council met in regular session We'd
nesday, June g. 1855, at 7:30 p. IN.
Present.. III. Sweet and NJ. Collar.
On motion of NJ. Collar the members present
adjourned for want of quoram, to meet Fri
day, June s. 1858, at s p. m.
Attest: GEO. +. JONES, Clerk
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FoR SALE.-The fixtures and furniture
of the Central hotel, Dodge CITY Kansas.
or sale or trade. Inquire at the Central
hotel, or at the TINES Office. 1 mo.
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Insure with Wenie Sc Boyer. they rep
resent - old line Companies. 32-tf
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On motion Of NJ Collar the above estimate
was accepted, and the clerk instructed to draw
an order city hall fund for one thousan
and three hundred dollars in favor of Sweeney
il Foley.
On motion Of Collar the following claims were
allow ID
J Renner, sally city marshal May To-. $50 80
ii III Carter, sally asst 81 IS GO
L Cockey, sally police May 81 65 90
\ iaxton, sally police May 3l......... %
Chas Shields . asst c I dept May 81 IS 90
Grant Hale poundmaster - % 90
Geo Jones ity attorney sc 90
ii N Beverley . city treasurer so 90
J IL Conrad costs lieu of fees z '' Is 90
IL q keck, dray bill 90
Oscar Carmichael street coInm'er - 50 90
Oscar Carmichael rs days work man and
team to May 3l..... .................. 81 90
l Q No l31 rent Of Office April. May
Dodge City Times printing June |, lSSS... ~ -
Ford Co.RepubIican prit's oris No 17l-I73 p
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r. W. TARBox,)
J. A. ARMENT,
J. ii. SWEET. lCom.
Aug. CURTIUs.

On motion Of W. {. Shinn the report of Police
j Elge for May. ISIS, was referred to committee
on police.
On motion of Curtius the street commissioner
report was referred to committee on streets and
alleys.
On motion of Collar the treasurer's report was
referred to the finance committee.
The following bids for building sewer were
opened and read:
Dodge City Plumbing Co., 65 cents cash.
W. +. o'Leary, plumber, IS cent running foot.
Z. II. Martin moved that the contract be
awarded to W. T. 0'Leary and the matter refer
red to the committee On sewers to draw up con-
tract, etc. w. C. Shinn moved as substitute
that all bids be rejected, aud that new bids be
received at next meetiug.-No second. The
roll call on the original motion, which carried
by the following vote: j. IL. Syett, 5. ,saliant.
Z. II. Martha and J. A. Arment voting aye.
Aug. Cartias, l.. X. Mcintyre. VI. Collar and
VI. q. Shiii voting no. The mayor casting the
deciding vote in the affirmative.