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The Globe-republican., 1897-01-07
A Snow Storm.

The rain of Wednesday and Thursday
last was followed by snow storm. which
commenced at 4 O'Clock Saturday morn
ing, and continued until Sunday morn
ing. The temperature was Ia degrees,
Monday morning, and the snowfall was
nearly ten inches, and according to the
measurement at the Weather Bureau, it
was equal to 9S of an inch of water
The rain and snow extended quite gen
orally east, but the snowfall was light
west Of the State line. Trains were
blocked in the deep cuts east Of the city,
and travel was considerably impeded.
Sunday and Monday but few trains passed
here owing to the blockade caused by the
drifting snow.
The storm Saturday was severe and
prevented farmers from coming to the
city.
The rainfall last week was SO of an
inch and with the snowfall made a pre-
cipitatiOn of Isl inches.
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A public installation Of the newly
elected officers of Lewis Post, G. A. r.,
and the Woman's Relief Corps. took
place in Grand Army Hall on Tuesday
night, as follows:
LEWIS POST, G. A. X.
Commander. j. L. Finley.
Seniar Vice. A. Melton.
Juniar Vice, George Gray.
Chaplain, John W. Welcl.
Surgeon, DR.. Hawkins.
Quartermaster, A. Glnck.
Officer of the Day, W. II. Moore.
Officer Of the Guard, Chas. Board.
Delegate, Jerry Shaw.
Alternate, G. W. Barlow.
woMAN's RELIEF CORPS.
President, Annie NJ. Swan.
Senior Vice. Mary Pope.
Juniar Vice, Emma Sitter.
Treasurer, Mary c. Rapp.
Chaplain. Elizabeth Markley.
Conductor, Cora Hood.
Guard. Julia Wright.
Delegate to Department convention,
Mary e. Rapp.
Alternate, Nettie Beattie.
The Globe-republican., 1897-01-07

If you have trouble with disease of the
eye, ear. nose or throat, or if you require
glasses ground to order, please call early
as it takes time, and we wish to give you
the very best attention. Our Office is at
Room l, over the Midland Bank.
Best of references given on demand.
and all work guaranteed. We remain
here until Jan. 20.
eastman & SAPERO.
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District Court

District court convened Tuesday, and
owing to the absence Of Judge Price,
Judge B. r. Milton was appointed Judge
protein. All important cases were passed
over until the arrival Of Judge Price to-
day. Ex parte cases only were tried BY
the pro tenn Judge.
The Officers in attendance at the court
were District Clerk Grohety, Sheriff Bell,
Under Sheriff French. Judge Price Was
detained owing to the snow blockade.
The Globe-republican., 1897-01-07

Ed. Stubbs left here On Thursday eve
ming, with three Of Stubbs Bros. horses,
for New Orleans, where the horses will
enter the races in that city. One Of the
horses was the celebrated Bob Clampett,
and two were colts. The Stubs horses
have gained some celebrity, and their
we'll earned reputation is compliment
to the raisers as well as to western Kan
sas - producing ground.
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Drs. eastman and sapero.

The we'll known Surgeons and Special
lists. treating diseases of the eye, ear,
nose and throat. and scientific opticians,
are to be;fOund at First Avenue Hotel,
Offices over Midland Bank. Drs. CASH
man and Sapero will gladly furnish the
very best of references on demand. A
large stock Of artificial eyes on hand.
No charge made for examination for
glasses, Time of stay until Jan. 20.
The Globe-republican., 1897-01-07

James w. Wells was pardoned by the
Governor last week, and has gone to
Kansas City to find employment. His
attorney, Ed. 81. Madison, was very
active in his behalf, and secured his re-
lease against much opposition. Wells
was convicted of murder in the second
degree. in the killing of L. E. Warren,
In this city, in 1893, when both men were
under the influence of liquor.
The Globe-republican., 1897-01-07

Lee AinswOrth and A. Brown shipped
sixteen thousand pounds of jack rabbits
to New York commission firm Monday
night. This is the third or fourth large
shipment that has been made from here.
-Larned Optic.
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A hunting party. composed Of six on
side, commanded by Sheriff Heath and
and Druggist DeTar, put in Friday af-
ternoon killing jacx-rabbits. DeTar's
side were victors, killing lis to the other
sides los, says Kinsley telegram.
The Globe-republican., 1897-01-07

Friends of Ed. Madison of Dodge City,
president of the Republican State league,
are discussing the possibility Of his be-
coming candidate for Governor, two
years hence.-Topeka Capital.
The Globe-republican., 1897-01-07

The Jacksonian says the consolidation
Of county officers is going on in that
county. The Sheriff and County Super
iueeudent have married and joined their
fortunes together.
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County Expenses.

The Board of County Commissioners
are gradually reducing the expenses Of
the county. The past year the total
amount of county expenditures was s15,-
9O6. A comparison of the expenses of
previous years will show the economy Of
the present Board.
The Globe-republican., 1897-01-07

Sim HOlstein, prominent stOckman
of New Mexico, we'll known to many old
timers, has been spending few days
with Col. Harlesty, with whom he is in
partnership in the cattle business.
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Capt. Henry Booth came up from To-
peka Friday to spend Christmas with his
family. We understand Mr.. Booth will
be candidate for the United States land
Office at Dodge City.-Larned Chrome
scope.
The Globe-republican., 1897-01-07

Dodge City has the creamery craze.
Usually such institutions do not pay }
cent On the money expended. Illinois
and Iowa are full of old dilapidated
creameries that are now standing only
as so many monuments to squandered
money.-Meade Globe.
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John Murphy. whe was charged with
breaking into II. W. DOrsett's store, at
Speareville, in September, was on trial
in the District Court yesterday. The
Jury acquitted the accused, the evidence
being insufficient to convict.
The Globe-republican., 1897-01-07

About 3 couple surprised 0. H. Stein
man. 1t his home in the country last
night, and they kept up revelry until .
hate hour, reaching home on their sleieha
and dds at 8 O'Clock this morning.
The Globe-republican., 1897-01-07

Mrs. r. w. Evans returned Thursday
night from a few weeks visit to her old
home in Illinois. During her absence
she visited friends in Kansas City anc
Chicago.
The Globe-republican., 1897-01-07

A fine bed quilt was stolen from J..
w. Courtney's wagon, Christmas eve,
while the .eam was hitched on one of
our streets. A reward will be given that
will lead to the detection of the thief.
The Globe-republican., 1897-01-07

If you are so unfortunate Is not to have
money to have your eyes, ear. nose or
throat treated, call anyway and we will
treat you free. We make no charge for
examination for glasses. The very best
of reference given on demand. Once
over Midland Bank, Room l, until Jan.
10th. All work guaranteed.
EASTMAN & SAPERO.
The Globe-republican., 1897-01-07

4. F. Hammond, of Dodge City, is in
town engaged in loading VIM. Wilson's
house, barn and fence Oh the cars to 20
to Dodge City.-Kinsley Graphic.
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People are indulging in . rare sport
for Dodge City. The hill near the court
house las: night was lined with young
and old, enjoying sliding down hill.
The Globe-republican., 1897-01-07

W. F. O'LeaTy, who was badly burned,
Christmas eve, is slowly recovering, and
is out of danger.
The Globe-republican., 1897-01-07

Mrs. j. NJ. Ellis returned Sunday from
Kansas City. where she spent the holi-
days with her daughter.
The Globe-republican., 1897-01-07

laiss 0race Hudsou W1s detained at her
houo In Meade On account q the snow
blockade, and her place IN the puolle
sehesa was supplied by Miss 0racs Whit
verth. aHiaG ~ a1ssaeo.
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Protection to Game.

II has been a source of satisfaction to
MANY people who are fond Of hunting,
that quail and prairie chicken have be-
come more plentiful, and We hope the
next legislature will give us an open
season for hunting these birds. But we
never expect the law to allow shooting
after January lst. Since the last snow,
the pot hunters are about to exterminate
the quail. In the vicinity of Dodge City
there is but little show for any Of these
birds to live over unless the people who
are truly interested in their protection
take an active interest in the matter
There should be no more hunting OF
quail or chicken before next September
or October, and all should condemn the
killing of any more Of this game.
ALL True SPORTsMEN.
Sleighing and coasting have been in
dulged in for several days. much to the
amusement Of those who have sleighs and
sleds.
Ed. L. Martin had an insurance Of
81 900 on his life.
The Globe-republican., 1897-01-07

Mrs. A. Russell and children went
down to Ford to spend New Years day,
but were detained until yesterday, owing
The Globe-republican., 1897-01-07

A correspondent gives timely warning
on the killing Of quail out of season.
Protect the game, and look out for the
law.
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Several candidates for mayor are in
active training for the spring election, by
their numerous friends.
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The railroad men have experienced one
Of those difficulties that seldom comes
the blockade of snow.
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Have you sworn on


The Rsck Island train failed to arrive
for three days. owing to the snow block
ade.
The Globe-republican., 1897-01-07

Farmers all say the snow is good
thing for the wheat. A good wheat
crop this year will be good thing for
the country.
The Globe-republican., 1897-01-07

BOOKS -Children's books, A-B-C and
Toy hooks printed on paper or linen,
from SC up. Good books in neat and
durable bindings at 25c. A new cloth
edition Of the poets at SOC.
: w. F. PNE's, CHE City Drug Store. J
The Globe-republican., 1897-01-07

Last week eight Kinsley boys were ar
rested for the common practice Of jump
ing on moving freight trains in the
switch yard.
The Globe-republican., 1897-01-07

The ''joint cases" were put off for
trial at the next term Of the District
Court.
The Globe-republican., 1897-01-07

BIBLEs-A good assortment to select
from. All styles, and prices that can
not be beat. Small ones for the pocket,
and larger ones with large print for the
older folks, at
w. +. Pms's CHE City Drug Store.)
The Globe-republican., 1897-01-07

Miss Matte kinkead was visiting
friends in Syracuse last week.
The Globe-republican., 1897-01-07

DR.. o. II. Simpson, the dentist, will
remain at home during January and Feb
ruary.
The Globe-republican., 1897-01-07

Don't miss ''Tony the Convict tomor-
row night at Kelly's Opera House.
The Globe-republican., 1897-01-07

No church services were held In Dodge
City Sunday. All the ministers were
out Of town and Mike Sutton was sick
Hutchinson News.
The nearest approach Mike comes 70
being preacher, he lives on Gospel
Ridge within the shadows Of the
ehurchea
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FOR R0AIx-Chotce Alfalfa Hay, at y
per ton. daliyerod. Choice threshed ai-
calfa-veEy choice feed for eows-st
e4soa 10, delivered. Leave orders
v1eRQuahr Dnos., af Midland Bank.
The Globe-republican., 1897-01-07

The drifted snow caused many incon-
veniences and retarded travel.
The Globe-republican., 1897-01-07

The Kansas Legislature meets next
Monday.
The Globe-republican., 1897-01-07
In 1884. amount Of expenses 81, ,125. .l6

The past years expences embraced tn
costs of some important trials in court.
The Globe-republican., 1897-01-07

Ed. L. Martin had an insurance OF
q 900 on his life.
The Globe-republican., 1897-01-07
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Mrs. Poston is very sick with la grip.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-10-14
A SLAVE TO DUTY.
An Elephant That Would Not Neglect IA
baby 1t Was Caring For.

Marie A. Millie, in St Nicholas, tells
a number of "Stories of Elephants. )"
Mrs Millie says:
Some time before the elephant hunt |
have described my husband was at
station i'll Bengal. His work kept him
out nearly all day, and being i'll, l
used to lie for hours i'll long garden
chair on the veranda too weak to read
or enjoy any more exciting amusement
than my eyes supplied to me.
We had three elephants for our tents
and baggage, and one dear creature
used to feed from my hands every day
and seemed as gentle as any pot dog or
cat.
One of our government chaprasis was
particularly devoted to her and invari-
ably shared his meal of fruit or -four
cakes with his dumb friend. On par
ticularly hot day the chaprasi, to my
surprise, placed his tiny child of
months at the elephants feet. warning
her expressively that the infant was in
her charge and was to be cared for till
his return. | myself was an eyewitness
VI ncI NOuueIIuI hdRdCllJ. Large Dd-
mana trees and fig trees grew around,
and, to my surprise, the elephant broke
off one Of the former S spreading leaves,
held it like fan in her trunk and from
time to time gracefully waved it over
the slumbering child, whether to tenn
per the heat of the atmosphere or to
keep off flies, | am unable to say The
gentle way in which she moved her feet
over the child and across to each side
astounded me. | sent for white loaf
and some oranges, and, calling her by
name (she was never chained), tried in
vain to tempt her to my side on the low
veranda. Nothing would induce her to
leave her charge The warm air and
mOnotonous wave of the swinging fan
I overpowered me with drowsiness, to
which yielded, and, after sleep of
some duration, | was awakened by
quiet, subdued snorts beside me TIC
my surprise | found that the chaprasi
had just returned to his offspring, and
the elephant stood near the veranda be-
side me, patiently waiting and gently
asking for the tempting dainties &c
bravely withstood for over two hours
The Somerset reporter., 1897-10-14
Made Him Propose.

The diffident young man wanted to
propose to his girl, but for the life Of
him he did not know how to go about
it. He read books ON the subject and
sought information from men who had
experience, and while the theories were
admirable In every instance he found
that the practice thereof was different
thing He was walking with her one
evening, thinking over these things
when her shoe became united
She stuck out her pretty little foot,
with smile, and looked down at it He
fell on his knees to tie the lace Then
he walked on with her The shoe be-
came united again The third time it
happened he was ready as before
See if you can't tie knot that
won't come undone, ." she said, as he
worked away at it.
He looked up at her tenderly
IF can't, know man who can, "
he said
"Do you want him to tie it?'' she
asked coquettishly
Yes, he replied
She jerked her foot away He smiled
to himself
It's the parson, ne said And he
rose to his feet and finished the pro
posaL Strand Magazine
The Somerset reporter., 1897-10-14

we'll, and that they did not know
whether the wedding could take place
"Oh, mon Dieul" said my mother
And she ran to carry her anxiety into
the bosom of the united family. They
took counsel together, and two relatives
were sent as ambassadors to the fiance
During this time my mother ran from
room to room, calling all the servants,
ringing bells, recommending calmness
and doing her utmost to deprive me and
everybody else of it.
Finally the ambassadors reappeared
He Is coming He will be here in
few moments" they cried, ascending
the stairs. The indisposition has pass
ed away, And they wiped their fore
heads as they spread the good news
After an hours waiting the door
opened, and my cousin entered the
room. He was very pale, but very hand,
some, and felt proud to belong to him.
Il have been little indisposed," he
said, giving me his hand, 'but l am
quite well now, and love you. E." This
Il love you" came like whisper, and
felt myself growing pale and flushed
at the same time.
The dinner was long aud serious We
were surrounded by aged relatives My
grandmother Dubois did not break her
cold reserve except to say TO the serv
ants, Do not spoil my dress. " Ny hus-
bands uncle. a retired officer, who sat
ate nothing. He spent his time in find,
ing fault with the others because they
ate SO much.
Ny child" he said to me, do not
eat too much today. 1t is not good for
you" And l could easily believe it.
Emotion closed my throat so complete
ly that not a cherry could have passed
it
While waiting for the departure for
church the men went to smoke and the
women gathered around me like bees
All, my dear, said one, 1.-THE great
moment is at hand. "
Your dress is very beautiful said
another, "but dead white is not becom-
ing to your complexion. 1t makes you
look so dark. How will you arrange
your veil? Will it cover your hair"
"There are too many flowers i'll your
wreath, " said another. "Give me the
Scissors and let me cut out some of
them.
Harassed with this feminine enthusi-
asm and this idle chatter, asked for a
moments respite and flew to my own
little chamber. 1t was almost empty
Nearly everything that belonged to me
had been carried away during the day
and taken to my future home. The bed
alone remained, and against the wall,
between its muslin curtains, my basin
of holy water l fell upon my knees,
moistened my fingers i'll the sacred wa
ter, then, carrying them to my fore
head, murmured, Lord, protect me
We set out for the mayors Office,
then we proceeded to the church. A
fine rain was falling, and the dampness
penetrated behind the glass of the car
riage windows | assembled the steps of
| the cathedral shiyering. The harmoni-
| GUS notes of the organ greeted me un-
/ der the somber arches. Clouds of incense
We're waited toward me- The cure.
| standing under the great crucitix, ad-
| dressed some remarks to me, my hus-
band placed upon my finger the sacred
ring, and all was over. Providence
Journal.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-10-14

Hothouse grapes are the coetliest of
fruits. They are never less than 70
cents pound, and when they are most
costly, in February and March, they
sell for So a pound, sometimes going as
high as $40 pound. AT prices ranging
up to 81 IA pound there is ready sale
for them. At the higher prices they are
sold almost exclusively for the use Of in
valids There is "a sale for all that are
produced, but the production is great,
and the vines may die from exhaustion
after "a single season of forcing
The next most costly fruit Is the hot
house peach Hothouse peaches sell in
February at 81 80 each. They ara used
mainly by invalids, but such peaches
are also often sold for gifts. They art
presented rs flowers or as bonbons would
be Three or four peaches are packed in
cotton and set off with a few peach
leaves i'll handsome box Hothoust
peaches run down to about 60 cents each
in April and May, when We begin tC
get the first of the peaches from tn,
south. New York Sun.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-10-14
Endure Hardship.

AS gladiator trained the body, 80
must we train the mind to self sacrifice
"to endure all things, to meet and
overcome difficulty and danger, We
must take the rough and thorny roads
as well ms the smooth and pleasant. and
a portion at least of our daily duty
must be hard and disagreeable, for the
mind cannot be kept strong and healthy
i'll perpetual sunshine only, and the
most dangerous of all states is that Of
constantly recurring pleasure, ease and
prosperity. Most persons will find diff
culties and hardships enough without
seeking them. Let them not repine, but
take them as part o& that educational
discipline necessary I'd fit the mind to
arrive at its highest good. New York
Ledger
The Somerset reporter., 1897-10-14
Rheumatism,
oh the Pain!

The aches and pains of Rheumatism
hecotns a constant companion to all who
are victims of this disabling disease.
Much suffering could be avoided if the
6rst warning pains of Rheumatism were
needed and the proper treatment at once
f.teu. But the people generally are
not acquainted with the cause of the
disease, though thousands know its tor
tures. Those who use liniments and
o;ntments cannot understand why they
crow worse each winter, and find them
selves gradually becoming unable to get
around as they once could; yet they
know that their trouble came on at first
as little aches and pains, which hardly
attracted their attention;
Everybody should know more about
rheumatism; they should know that it
is a peculiar condition of the blood upon
which all the liniments in the world
can have no effect whatever. The
best blood remedy is needed-one which
is able to go to the very seat of the
disease, and force it out. Swift's Specific
(S.S.S.) is the right remedy for Rheu-
matism, because it is the only blood
remedy free from mercury, potash and
other minerals which intensity the dis,
ease, causing stiffness of the joints and
aching of the bones.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-10-14

At the recent German military ma
neuvers Emperor William on one occa-
sion was smoking cigarette when he
saw approaching the carriage contain
ing the empress of Austria and the
queen of Italy. He at once threw away
his cigarette and galloped off 70 meet
them. Like horde of savages the crowd
Of spectators threw themselves upon the
precious cigarette stump, fighting for
its possession. After a Homeric strug-
gle worthy peasant secured it. Sew
eral Englishmen surrounded him, and
he finally yielded up the imperial Gig
arctic covered with mud, for several
pieces of good gold.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-10-14
OUR CAVALRYMEN BEST


French Horses, However. Are Superior to
Those Used Here.
The French horseman does not ride
as we'll as his prototype in the United
States regular army, but the horses of
the French army are better and more
serviceable than those i'll the United
States The half bred barbs of the
chasseurs are up to amy amount Of work,
and the heavier Normans and Bretons
of the dragons and cuirassiers, although
perhaps too light for the weight they
carry, are splendid specimens of horse
flesh. The French artillery-believed
elsewhere than i'll France to be the corps
d elite of the army-was beyond praise
The physique OF the personnel of the
field and horse batteries is superior to
that Of the line, and the average eff
cheney of the officers is higher The
steel gun that it is armed with is a
most effective weapon-the fieldpieoe
OF 80 NM, weighing 10. 43 hundred
weight, and firing u 1898 pound COM
mon she'll, l8. 5 pound shrapnel; the
horse artillery gun weighing s 36 hun
dredweight, with "a 13. 10 pound com
mon she'll and l3. 81 shrapnel.
The large number of batteries at
tached to an army corps-more than
four guns to 1000 infantry and cav
alry-is not the only indication that
the French place great reliance upon
their artillery. The batteries as they
marched past presented an admira-
Bile appearance The old maxim of
spit and polish" was not ms mi
nutely carried ont as is the case with
the batteries of the United States regu-
lnr army The steel names and collar
chains We're in some instances not n
bright as they might have been. nor
were the leather harnesses absolutely
immaculate. but the horses are beyond
criticism, and everything pertaining tc
each piece and each caisson is thorough
ly serviceable and businesslike. New
York Tribune
The Somerset reporter., 1897-10-14

In his younger days the late Mr. w
H. Smith was usually present to see
the morning papers dispatched, and one
morning something at one of the offices
had gone wrong, so that there was great
risk of that paper missing the trains
Mr.. Smith, recognizing the difficulty,
threw off his coat. worked away as hard
as any of his subordinates and had the
satisfaction of seeing the vans leave
with just time to catch the trains.
He was afterward leaning over one of
the tables reading paper, still in his
shirt sleeves, when one Of the men,
mistaking him for a mate, gave him a
resounding smack OF. his broad back,
exclaiming:
well, Jack, old man, we got that
lot away smartly." When wv. H "
raised himself, the man rushed away,
terrified by his blunder.