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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-04-10
Colonel Bob Fined for Contempt.

Colonel Robert G. Ingersoll would
never be suspected of being respecter
of persons. for he has such free and
easy way of discoursing upon religious
matters. His legal prOtege was Judge
Puterbaugh, then a Judge of the Cir
cult Court at Peoria, Ill. Upon one &C.
casion. while the Judge was engaged
in filming spectator for contempt of
court, Ingersoll offered some gratuitous
advice, which was resented with some
show of indignation. Ingersoll retali-
ated by limiting that when the Court
was fishing in q political way after the
ermine he had not been so chary about
accepting advice. This warmed the
old man up in earnest. and he at once
imposed upon the presumptuous advo-
cate fine of SO and costs. Ingersoll
fumbled in his pocket for a moment,
then walked up to the bar with out
stretched hand and said: ..Puterbaugh.
lend me $l0!' The stern expression of
the Court never relaxed for an instant.
Turning to the clerk he said: MIR.
Clerk, let the record show that Mr..
Ingersolrs fine is RENTED. Peoria
county can better afford to lose $40
than cam" s... .ruu. g.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-04-10
Ericsson's Patriotism.

Though he was a citizen of the world,
and naturalized American, his inter-
est in his native land never ceased; in
deed his affection for it increased as he
advanced in years. Yet he never Wis
tied Sweden after his departure from
home in 1926. says Scribner's Magazine.
He did propose in the latter part
of his life to return thither, and de-
clared that he would rather lie under
a mound of gravel in Sweden when he
was dead than beneath the tallest mon
ument that could be erected on Ameri-
can soil. He became interested, how
ever, in his study Of solar heat and the
development of his sun motor, and was
not willing to transfer himself to a
region 30 little adapted to such studies
as the high latitudes of Sweden. He
needed, as he explained. to be near the
vertical rays of the sun. New York
York is certainly not vertical under
the sun. but the rays in midsummer in
cline only seventeen degrees, and pro-
duce heat scarcely two degree less
than in the tropics, thus sufficient for
my purpose.
When Ericsson obtained position
securing to him an income much in ex-
cess of his modest needs, which was
not until after he had reached his
sixtieth year, he was constantly max
ing gifts to Sweden and to Swedes.
These appear to have attracted little
or no attention in this country. but
they have added . feeling of affection
to the pride with which his country
men remember him. An ancient miner
sent word, through one of Ericsson's
correspondents, that he had known
John in his youth; Immediately draft
was sent to purchase a handsome
watch for the old gossip. and as one of
his neighbors, tho man with the
leathern apron" was subsequently
found to have some vague recollections
in the same line, he received $50
crowns to "buy him a coat"
When famine pinched the NOrrland-
ers in 1867. and collectections for their
relief were taken mp in various coun-
tries, the total contributions from the
United States amounted to 20,316
Swedish crowns. OF this sum Ericsson
gave 20, PIG crowns. and subscription
Of 100 crowns from the Swedish minis
ter completed the total.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-04-10
Whar's My Niger!

In the month of January, 1860. in
going down the big river from Vicks-
burg to New Orleans. happened to
strike boat on which were half
dozen professional gamblers. There
were a large number of other passen-
gers. and a game was going on in the
cabin night and day. happened 3,
fall in with two young men at the start.
and incidentally learned that they had
been off on q speculation which turned
out disastrously and were returning
home so close to dead broke that they
could only raise $50 between them.
On the second night one of them came
into the game with this money. and in
the course Of an hour won $500. Then
luck shifted and he was cleaned out.
As his last dollar went the banker in
quired:
Have you anything to raise stake
on"
Yes. Whar's my nigger?" was the
reply.
"Yere, Mars John" answered voice,
and young and likely" as it used to
be termed. negro boy about 20 years
old entered the cabin and bowed very
humbly.
"Thar's q Niger who is worth 81
600 in gold" said the young man.
How much will you put up against
him?" ~
Twelve hundred"
''Doner'
In just forty minutes the last dollar
was gone. luck and trickery being too
many for the young fellow. and as he
rose up the banker" called out:
Luck seems to hate some folks
Whsrs my nigger7"
No one could answer, but a search
for him was at once instituted. Three
or four men looked high and low, but
he could not be found, and it was
finally concluded that he had gone
overheard. There was great deal Of
''cussing around" but it didn't help
matters any, and all finally turned in
for the night. When l went to my
stateroom found the washbOwl full Of
black water, and q strange coat and
hat on the floor. l was wondering over
these things when one of the young
men came in-the one who had not
played. ....wJ
II came to remove these things" he
explained. Il got into your room by
mistake, you see." '-eat
But what does it mean?"
ut means that am the niger who
was put up against twelve hundred
dollars and lost"
What an idear'
Yes, we ought to have made thou
sand dollars apiece, but it was no go.
Hope you'll excuse my intrusion and
keep num-" .f.
And all the rest of the way to New
Orleans the passengers mourned the
death Of that likely niger and Won
dered whether he went right down or
died by inches.-N. Y. San. .l.4rl
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-04-10
Couldn't Break the Set.

I Alittle boy of five went with his
mother to make a call. The lady of the
;house. who was very fond of children.
stold him she intended to ask his mother
So let her have him. Don't you think
! that your mother would let me buy
fyoH?';; she asked. NO." he said, you
sshaven't got money enough" How
'fnuch- would it take?" she asked.
.'TRree hundred dollars" he answered
promptly. land You haven't got that
much. Il think l could manage it, !"
she said; If / can, will you come to
me?" No" he said, with decision,
mamma wouldn't sell me. anyhow.
There are five of us. and r,amma
wouldn't like to break the set.'-Hdrp-
er's Young People. ,......-.--
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-04-10
A Budding Monarchist.

They begin the classes in some of the
public schools nowadays in the rudi-
ments of civil government at very
early age. And it seems that the
young people get, on the whole, pref
ty correct idea of the way we are gov
erned. A teacher, who, by the way.
is rather fond Of English things. was
orally instructing class the other day
in the foundations of political science.
She had given her young pupils very
interesting lecture about the British
system Oh government. And then she
asked the boy At the head of the class:
.,a ..And now, Johnny, what are the
men called who govern or rule over US
in this country?" .r;r'. p
. "Kings" said Johnny. promptly.
ssOh, no. Tell me, the next one, by
whom are we governed?" t.'aft~
'Queensm "'. 'i't'.' '." i."l .
mo! Next boy" l'"'rle'' 'st /
". .'Jacks!n said the next boy. al
And he was not promoted to the
head Of the class Boston transcript
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-04-10

road from the open country. OF BY WY D.
k%piAcs lsrself as HbetareYcf TFninS
him, be8re he fell4o tho hhnd/ tf the
poficef TO watch the three Hea6s bf ap-
F@sf 81 o ss%. tim 9, iSs
A man in this position. guided by reat
son, would in all probability have wasted
fPS ssStfGa e.is oe \. iAa@as lded by love-
conquered the difficulty that confronted
her in moment.
gS01e, and % waning there to lbe discov-
. Esy5sins !i hsss E ss sy ans.p PsIis .
his appointment. he would Hear yaices
and movements, as q necessary const-
quence of the arrest, in time to make his
escape. Surprising him on the other hand
E e., e ssa liz RSl S e. sns
would lind no one at the milestone, and
would Leave is again IN safety.
u She WIS on the point or turning, to Get
back to the road. when something on the
dark surface of the Held. which looked
like a darker shadow, became dimly vist-
BILE. In another moment it seemed to be h
shadow that moved She ran towards it.
Fhs<Han stopped
THE PASSWORD he said. in tones eau
tiously lowered r. }
.Eidslity,n she answered, in a whisperi
II was too dark for a recognition Of his
features; bnt Iris knew him by his tall
staturelkpeH him by the accent in which
he had asked Tor the password. ErronS-
ously judging Of, her, on his side, as ,
man, he drew back again. Sir Giles
Mountjoy was above the middle height;
the stranger, in = cloak, who had whit
pered'tO him, was below it. You are ndt
ehe-perscn4 expected to meet" he said
"Who are you."
Her faithful heart was longing to teH
him the truth The temptation to reveal
herself, and to make the sweet confession
Of hef, happiness at having saved him,
would haVe1overpowered her discretion,
but for a sound that was audible On thu
road behind them. In thtde silence q
the time and place. mistake was impOssi
BILE. 1t was the sound of footsteps.
Therefwas just time't to whisper to him,
''S:r Giles has betrayed you. Save your
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-04-10

A reception was held at the home of
one Of society's local queens. says the
Pioneer Press. When gentlemen in
coats Of steel-pen cut and ladies clad
in fashions triumphs were courtesying
and bowling in the well-marked meas
ures Of quadrille. 10! a garter was
seen lying upon the floor among the
feet Of the light-hearted dancers. OF
course. some Chevalier Bayard of the
ballroom stopped and picked up the
dainty circlet to keep until claimed by
its fair owner, remembering how .
king bent down to regain the countess
Of Salisbury's garter. and made it the
badge Of England's highest order. But
NO; they politely stared, while ladies
blushed, until the hostess. discovering
the cause sent . domestic, who re-
moved the shocking article upon .
dustpan. Ye gods! such is the nine
teentA century that tho young men
would hold themselves polluted by the
touch, Of, . silken. clrclet. Once men
went forth to battle trusting to the
ta1isman Of little ribbon or . frag.
nent Of . maidsn's samite dress
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-04-10
Culture Against Endurance.

yes" said the Boston man to tho
San Diego boomer; what you say is
true. You have the most glorious
climate, the richest soil. the biggest
prospects of any place in the world.
But there is one thing l can't stand.
and" ..... ...t. .....4 ,
What is it?'' ......5.. ,.7
We'll, the feas in your country here
are awful" .ue alr .n OIL
..a '.Fleas, feas; what are feas?" lltl +
tu Come, come-a flea is A." "a
Il tell you there amt . flea in this
country" Iar t,HH .t-...-'a'1' (
1 Yes. there are"
u '.See here. I'll bet you fifty dollars, :"
said the excited native. "that I can lie
down here, right in your tracks, for an
hour, and nary flea will touch me-"
I'm take you, said the Boston man.
O. So the San Diego man lay down and
the Boston man took out his watch and
timed him. He stood it without .
squirm for fifteen minutes. but after
that be began to betray signs Of do
sire to scratch. The Boston man in
the meantime began to be afraid that
hs would lose his bet. The native was
holding himself in hand. bent on stand.
ing it out If the deas ate him up. The
Boston man took out the crystal of his
watch and used it as lens and focused
. little spot of concentrated sunlight on
the natives back. It began to burn
hole in his coat, but the native was
grit. At last he turned half over and
looked up. it
Say. Boston" said he" 'Tll make
Il another fifty, If you'll just give me
one second 1t that yellow-jacket that's
going into my bach" -.
The stranger put his crystal back in
his watch and murmured in q deep.
low tone.
Its . cold day when Boston gets
Ieft.".San Frdneisco C1sOssicle.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-04-10
what . Boston Man Swallowed.

There were a number of US in one OF
the London taverns made famous by
Dickens, when . great, big fellow
slouched in and made himself very dis
agreeable with his mouth. One of our
party was . man from Boston, and some
way or other he and the big man came
to exchange words. The first We
heard Of the row the big man was say
ing: 5.'i' ~ '''4 I" .';ai'
"You Yankees Is great on the brag.
and that's all you can do" scotia. /,
"Well. I dunno" replied Boston.
But 1 do. When did you ever do .
bloomink, blasted thing!"
"How about 1776e" Hi sio" iH-'1-
s:Never heard Of it!'' a.iH -aii
s.How about 1892" f.s,,..ri.,.
Never heard Of it!''
ibid you ever hear of Bunker Hill?"
~ have, sir. That's where 600 red
coats licked the life out Of 1000 brag-
ging Yankeesr' $3.50. -,.lr io IN
- Il guess not" an ,-.5 - 81
mot! Doe: you dare to dispute the
Liverpool KIDD"
You'd better read what history
II have done that ere, You bloomink
idiot, and it says g how all you Yam
KEGS run at the first fire! Don't it
noWP" .si's sea III .,l34 .sHNula
II never heard that it did" :i....ss
Don't it say thatf" l.
The big fellow bad pushed up his
6lssvss and Put up his 6Sts, and il WAS
p1afn thaf arow vs. On hard. He Wa
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-04-10

The following is from .sEmerson's
Talks with College Boy" in the Cen
tury:
Newspapers have done much to- abb
breviate expression, and so to improve
style. They are to occupy during your
generation large share of attention.
(This was said nearly quarter Of
century ago. 1t was as II he saw ahead
the blanket editions.) 'And the most
studious and engaged man can neglect
them only at his cost. But have, little
to do with them. Learn how to get
their best. too, without their getting
yours. Do not read them when the
mind is creative. And do not, read
them thoroughly. column by column.
Remember they are made for every
body, and don't try to get what is not
meant for you. The miscellany, for
instance, should not receive your atten-
ton. There is great secret in know
ing what to keep out of the mind AS
well as what to put in. And even, if
you find yourself interested in the
selections, you cannot use themD be-
cause the original source is not Of re.
ference. You can't quote from news
paper. Like some insects, it died the
day it was born. The genuine news is
what you want, and practice quick
searches for it. Give yourself only 30
many minutes for the paper. Then
you will learn TO avoid the premature
reports and anticipations, and the stuff
put In for people who have nothingrto
think" ..,-,,-., ,4IeD
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-04-10

led . fecfisSS Hfer ls Was pf4Ksed IN
Newspaper that read before We left Lon
Ky: M.,f.&Astsaha1es,s.r III. asked;
e s,; +: ' : :;ss: !:
ike 81 s1s.sEseskW q
The 6ppr esiuns o. the name suggested
Q SUSPICION I Hh3eh 1tis rec0iled. Was
1t possible t6ef m1t could be ignof-
ant: DO : YOU I s3 ssFf S:ros .dv.u-
-: II =, ut tTy fnSisM yaa wish to hear
The news apsr7na11.sive appeared to
have produk ed u xJ1id impression on
Rhoda mod Melting sllasance for
natut fHRs@aszaaa@adds 16stakes, and
dific{ e1safeP terseif correctly.
she ref0&gyiA aAlEulariy clear re-
collection 6e.suestanee of what she had
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-04-10
I Chief-Justice Fuller's Activity.

Chief Justice Fuller, is Imam Of
sinai. Size, smaller even than President
f1f3EFisonsr He wears long, flowing hair.
hbMeSer.s Of . very energetic tempera-
ellMA md rarely sits perfectly still for
Sasminafe At > time. He turns over tie
) Agss of a brief in . hurry, whispers to
An associate, or sends page on an er-
R4NSHs 3 always active, even vhen
fiss3 bDba2 aes apparently fall into .
0oze under the spell Of some earnest
gouEfeaious barrister.- -,,.-.-,;s;s.. .
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-04-10

WILLIAM J. HUTCHINs. Patent attor,,
w ney and solicitor, mechanical engineerand
draughtsman. Full report of patents to date.
has had 10 years of practical experiepee.~Pre-
liminary examinations made. Rooms II and IL
Firebaugh block. 154 North Market St.. Wichita,
Kansas. -.sI
ss-Name this paper every time you write.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-04-10

perfect restored that uneuale voang tonic
function purity richness blood delicate fb
invaluable exabp,
and Of the womb
Faote Prescription positive for the complicated and
prolaps falling Of the womb back "male
nfa
ton and liberation guaranteed satisfaction
faithfully carried out for by WORLDS
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-04-10
3 A Woman Who Twigged.

When he boarded Broadway car at
Union square there were several va
cant seats, but he seemed in no hurry
to sit down. When all the seats ex-
cept one were filled he acted as if about
to take possession, but at that moment
q lady entered. and he bowed and
offered her the place. ..... /
Thank you, but l had as soon
stand. :" she replied. l,..,-. -. ...
d. .'.And I had rather stand" he per-
sisted. ma irt. i-,5li-l .r ..-,...t
ale but / could't think of depriving you
Of your seat" III 1.uil ....,,r io .ila
'.But l insist, madam" /
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-04-10
Then I shall also stand. -

Then shall also stand"
She rode two squares and got Of.
and he hung on for square further.
When he had disappeared woman at
the front erd Of the car with bundle
in her lap remarked to herself. but loud
enough for all to hear: "
The poor critters! She couldn't sit
for her tie-back dress, and he couldn't
for the tight lacing of his corset."-M
y SIN t-i-f.-l D. lE.4 i,.i+ l+.f. ... .
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-04-10
A doubt troubled her whether she might
:; :; i: y: !: y; :;
promise another break in the clouds. She
waited. Low and faint, the sinking moon
light ldPked its Y at the FUN earth. sin
3k4HtlE:EE CSC ass3|lffA f. f.

the milestone there was . gap in this
fence, partially closed BY q hurdle. A
s:a 1na sls sui3i 11Se'1s S a.
from the road 70 th6 held. Had the deld
been already chosen as q place of conceal
f6 b6t4 fdot-pAlA stSt dusky Lid q
n plantation beyond it. As she made
these discoveries, the rain began to fall
again; the clouds gathered once more; tho !
moonlight vauishedH JUG lC. W
At the same moment an obstacle pre-
oented itself to her mind, which Iris had
thus far failed to foresee.
Lord Harry might approach the mile
afono from three different ways; that II T.
ny-by the road from the town OF by tie
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-04-10

takes his rides jusf Is usual. No, he won't
tsitsshitos d old:woman) 1f0im mes knd, "a
for friends to advise him. the only, one OF
them that has darkened out doors Is .
Yo1 may have heard, tell Of him. The old
Earl. his wicked father. used 70 Be called
4. PA Sa7 iii 1p .Sb tAe wild ysnns lord
bja ..NSs lord Haf4yin. ifis eteanimed.oiiq I
( sGhsautbysek at agitation IL her tens
and manner was silently noticed BY her
to cpseesl the Suppression that had 'besn
Know vueha vHksb6nd Is that," she said
very seriously. perhaps you arc thinking
81 %.n g!4: s s'asss ssspea
Miss Henley passed over these questions
itsittoutnosicao i DIsed by the interest in
esa soa 2Ssf t a sss.
rs Lord Harry in aaAgeN baaeeodntiof
aHs has nothing u fsa aiisg ION 2Tt thu
~retches who infesS on pafS u tkS ic6unl
~ g: n Ms :, hswssA 1epl.sa .ReIors ny
EhSt his young iorHMl1 h4so - n1rsid
SE M6;l's ruestAnk ~ aG3A ndb0uk Kiml
9nyhow- ~hak hb paid hlss sisib toi my
thsaight. And heard NJ Irfhsr. Thi Il
SI%is* M ~ s ess lP e.s
done: aesmosa 4n9,aet nnsdI Hhztyl ]
iha6e: something particular to NJ = youl
sSiwni ySa p1c.ss Wait herr St tili sS Somos
row. and sea Nj. Arthur and speak to hint
u TIERS Rerson living Who can Pzf5dldS
SsfGl aSiH = ss I'd ~ OF tinFh T d
Iris readily CONSENTED to watt for Arthur
MOuUti0vSa pnfnPn TAfN kn~>Hk>. -Iyl
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-04-10

DR.. Perces Pellets regulate and cleanse the liver,
stomach and bowels. One dose. Sold by druggists
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-04-10
- . nue. 81 "a J.. liz. !

III. e1onda -6aean to graX- hTaadeS- a. IDS
gained the high road. X
m ass Ssils il the h. s% linn 6I 3, The mist,
we'll a she could guess, She had passed
over moro than half of the distance be.
tween the town and the milestone before
tho sky darkened again. Objects by the
wayside grew shadowy and dim. A fs1
drops OF rain began to fall. The mile
5sds 8 dsyiisstow .as e on fSe
xight-hand side oftho road Butfhe dp}f
gray color of the STONE was not cary to sev
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-04-10

Its . cold day when Boston gets
Ieft.".San Frdneisco C1sOssicle.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-10-31
CAMPAIGN FUNDS.
Government Clerks Liable to Frosecu-
tton for Contributing To such.


WAsnINGroS, Oct. 2i.-Im reference of the
alleged activity OF the political associations
especially in the matter of raising CAM
paign funds among the government cm-
ploycs i'll Washington. Civil Service Com
missioner Roosevelt to-day said that the
commission would pursue the same course
it did last year. Mr.. Roosevelt continued:
In former years these assessments were levied
openly; now they are levied in secret and by
stealth, If at all. There is not the slightest he
cessty tor any clerk to payaiythng now unless
lie or she wishes to. We are sure that no cabi-
net officer would permit II man to be morsteI
for refusing to contribute to II campaign fund:
it would be Il direct breach OF law to permit
any one to be molest"fi for such II cause. The
threat by irresponsible outsiders to blnck.t
men for refusing to contribute is Il mere piece Of
idle bravudo for no one in the government
service dare. or IN my opinion desires TO try, to
put such II threat into execution. Any govern
Ineut einp!oye who is directly or indirectly con-
ceried III soiicitng or receiving money for cam
paign purposes from any other government EN-
ploye. whether he does SO on his own account Or
through ac.ub or association which acts as agent.
renders himself liable to prosecutions: and
whenever we get any evidellce against any such
offender We will Immediately lay his case before
ploye need pay Al cent unless lie wishes to: and
we will Welcome any Information from any One
as to any effort being made, no matter how in
purposes. We would also caution the goverll
inelt employees who wish to make contributions
to be careful to keep in mind section il Of the
civil service act. which is ms follow:
"That no officer clerk or other person in tie
service OF the taited States SHALL directly or In,
directly, give or hand over to any other officer
clerk or person in the service Of the United
States. Or to any senator or member of the
house OF representatives or territorial delegate
any money or other valuable thing on account
OF or to be applied to the promotion Of any
political ject whatever"
The penalty for any violation of the sections
OF this uct nhich deal with soliciting receiving
or giving contributions is fine and imprisou-
ment.