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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-05-22
The Gushing Woman.

THE gushing woman is ubiquitous
parsonage; her presence is a feature OF
almost every community from Cape
Colony to Kamschatka; we may find
her in transports over the ruins Of
Thebes, going into ecstasies at Pompeii,
enraptured over an old master or a
young Apollo, over a Grecian urn or a
Partisan bonnet, over cracked tea-cup
or the cut of a panier. A baby sends
her into paroxysms of enthusiasm, so
does the last novel by an acknowledged
genius; she dotes upon poetry, and
pirates about Bach and Beethoven as if
they had been her school mates. In the
mean time she is not altogether without
discretion; she knows on which side her
bread is buttered, and gushes to suit the
occasion, while she pushes herself into
favorable positions, into distinguished
intimacies, by her persistent effusiyeness.
To be sure, there is the woman who
gushes by nature, in spite of herself and
every body else, whose spontaneity is as
irrepressible as Traddles's hair, who
would find something to be eager and
interested about in dungeon cell, or
subjects TO excite vivacity in the bottom
less pit; and there is her sister who is
grandiloquent by art, because enthusiasm
has proved becoming in another, pre-
serves an air of youth and righteousness
about one; she attitudinizes mentally
for the benefit of her audience, because
the pOstures take her fancy, are striking
and popular and applauded. At first ac-
9uaintance one is, perhaps, made cap
tive by her vivacity; but familiarity
breeds contempt; she becomes your
bosom-friend in the space of
morning call, if you
are worth cultivating, and she writes
love-letters to you, if you are one whom
others delight to honor, one in whose
society it is distinction TO be found.
She confides her biography to whomso-
ever will listen, and, seen through her
spectacles, it is usually quite remark
able one. "a primrose by the rivers
brim " is great deal more to her than
yellow primrose merely; it is an OPP
portunity to marshal her adjectives, and
to order up her battalion of SMILES for
service. The gushing woman is no
doubt product of civilization. which
III giving her ceTt0ih aihouit VI cuiti-
walton has not been able to supply an
equal share of brains; she mistakes the
exaggerated expression of feeling for
the emotion itself. Sometimes. indeed,
it is not so much intentional affectation
with her, desire tc seem capable of
profound appreciation for all that is re-
fined or abstruse, as it is the strong ne
cessity for excitement developed in some
natures, revolt against the common
place and even tenor of her way. In
the mean time we would not be UNDER
stood as decrying enthusiasts which
are the natural outgrowths of sincere
and active mind, and whose manifesto
tons bear the same relation to the pretty
rhapsodies of the gushing woman as
the substance bears to the shadow
Harper's Bazar.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-05-22
Owls as Pets.

WHEN the boys in Europe wish to rob
an owls nest of the young, and can not
reach down the hollow tree, they tie
worsted stocking to stick, and poke it
down. The birds turn on their backs
and grasp the stocking with their claws,
and are easily drawn up, as they possess
the faculty of holding on in high de-
gree, rs my torn clothes and lacerated
hands could frequently testify. Owls
are easily tanned, and sometimes make
interesting pets, although there are
more differences in individual tempers
than most people would imagine. l
have living at this time three snowy
owls, captured this winter. One was
wounded with a rifle ball; one was
trapped; the other attacked q hen in
midday, but was in turn knocked over
by a gallant gamecock; the farmer saw
the circumstance, ran and threw his
coat over the owl and secured him. All
my birds are very tame, and will sub
NIT to be coaxed on the head, and will
take food from the hand at any time of
the day or night. think may say the
snowy owl is an exception among ra-
pacious birds in the quality of its flesh,
as it is really tender and well tasted.
have known it eaten on several occa-
sions and pronounced excellent. One
wasiserved up incognito at public din
ner, and was greatly relished.-Letter
10 Forest and Stream.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-05-22
A CORRESPONDENT writing from Par

A CORRESPONDENT writing from Par
kersburg, W. Va, says, with reference
to note on voice in fishes in the Scien-
tifc american, that the white perch of
the Ohio River will often follow boat
for considerable distance, all the time
making a peculiar humming noise Ike
that of telegraph wire in the wind. He
has heard the fish make the same sound
when imprisoned in fish box to keep
it alive.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-05-22
THE SOUL OF LOVE.

THoI thinks; peTchanee love thee,
- my treasure,
For 4 owing locks or digden,
So without measure;
For curNing lashes, rosy lips,
Or smile so gay.
Believe not so. Tor these are thing
Which pass away.
Believe not so; that were 20 doubt
The soul OF love,
To think IL had no power to live
Such charms above.
Believe not 20. that which love-
oh. know IL, dear
With jealous time. nor death itself.
Can disappear.
love because when on thy face
My fond glance lies,
Thy white soul clearly behold
in thy dark eyes
-HdrPer's HeelIg.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-05-22

PAPER is too high for bustles; it can
only be afforded for collars.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-12
8eu 9duertisenterts. Dr. Ligltlll il New Haven. Deafness, Catarrh, and Diseases of the Throat, Lungs, and Ner- vous System special, prompt
 Iy relieved and perma-
 nenGly cured. New and Important Discoveries.
New and Important Discoveries.

Dr. E. B. Lighthill, from New York city, begs leave to give notice that yielding to the pressure of many earnest and repeated solici- tations to extend to the afflicted in this vioin- ity the benefits of his extensive experience and skill has taken rooms at
 No. B College Street, Where on and after Monday, 1Fth, he can be consulted on
 Monday. Tuesday. Wednes- day and Thursday 9f each
 week. as follows
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boy, and Robert Steinman, aged twenty four. and two others names unknown. The shells were placed in an anvil and Bush held them while Farble struck then with 8 sledge. Several had been successfully opened in this manner, but finally one of them exploded with terrific report, which was heard all over the city. A number of men ran to the spot and a sickening spectacle pre- scented itself. The shells and other shot were scattered in every direction, whilst on the ground were stretched the life less bodies of Bush, Parole, Steinman the boy, Burke and the two unknown men, all of whose bodies were terribly burned and man. gled. One of the unknown men was literally blown to atoms, the largest piece found be- ing the portion of an arm from the elbow down. Shannon and Hamlin were badly wounded. The bodies were gathered up aud removed to their late homes, and an inquest will be held tomorrow. Just before the &C., cident Police Officer Clarke warned the men of their danger, when one of them replied, ''Oh, there's no danger, as we wet them be- fore breaking them up." The officer exam ined only one of the broken shells and found that the fuse was only moist for about g quar- ter of an inch, the method pursued being to pour bucket of water over pile of shells. The officer again notified them of their dan ger, but they paid no attention to him, and in regard for his own safety he moved off and had only been gone few minutes when the explosion occurred.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-12
THE OLD WORLD.
Great Britain.

British Labor TrOubles-Violence Eear-
 cd in the Cotton Districts.
 LONDON, May 11.-Affairs in the Lancashire cotton districts have assumed very gloomy and threatening aspect. meeting between the employers and delegates of the workers in 25 cotton making towns was held to-day in Manchester. The men presented their case strongly and argued it with eloquencs. They of fered figures to show that at their present rate of. wages and with all possible economy they were barely able to keep body and soul to- gether and were unable to lay aside anything. The employers on the other hand exhibited figures to show that they were now carrying on their business on very narrow margin, and the five per cent. additional wages de- manded by the men would absorb more than their profits. The discussion was protracted and warm, the men insisting that the figures of the employers were misleading and falla- cious. The masters finally told the men they would not grant the advance asked, and also informed them that if the weavers did not withdraw their notices to strike they would lock them out. The news spread quickly and caused much leXcitement. The situation is very strained, and is regarded with much apprehension. Se- rious disturbances are feared and 1t is thought that the riots of last year will be re- peated at Preston. Hundreds of additional policemen are ordered and the military have been instructed to hold themselves in readi- ness for any emergency.
 The strike among the Liverpool dock la- borers has ended by the concession on the part of the masters of the demands of the men.
 At meeting of eight thousand operatives held at Blackburn this evening they rejected the delegates advice to remain at work, and resolved to strike. There was much enthusi- asm and unanimity among the operatives.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-12
NEW ENGLAND.
Vermont.

The RIurderers Of Alice Meeker.
 WATERBURY, May 1.-The hearing in the case of the State vs. AImon and Mrs. B. L. Meeker was continued to-day. The hearing began at 10:30 and lasted till noon. The ex- citenent of yesterday is much diminished, but still quite @ crowd attended, anxious to hear the evidence. The testimony Of the witnesses mostly referred to the general treat ment of Alice Meeker. The case was submit ted to the court without argument. After short consultation Justice Leasewith, in few remarks, ordered the prisoners rsmanded to Jail in Montpelier to await the action of the grand jury, which convsnes there the second Tuesday of September. Mrs. German, the mother of Alice, Horace and Nellie Meeker, had conversations with the prisoners. The old lady protested her innocence of the charge. Both her husband and Nellie bade her have courage, as the truth would prevail. Almon did not receive much consolation from his father, he saying: Almon, have nothing to say to you, but make your peace with God and pray that he may forgive you; to which Almon replied: I have, father, and God has forgiven me-
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-12
News by Telegraph
 FROM ALL QUARTERS. BLAINE AND SHERMAN Both Stopping at the
 Same Hotel.
 The Fact Deemed Significant. Politicians in Consultation
 With Both. THE CURTIN-YOCUM CASE. A Victory for the Republi-
 can Member.
THE CURTIN-YOCUM CASE.
POLITICAL,

Blaine and Sherman i'm New Y0rk-The c Former Confident and Hopeful.
 NEW YORK, May 1.-The Fifth Avenue
 Hotel to day was the rendezvous of Republican maguates and delegates to the Chicago convention. The simul- The simultaneous arrival of Secretary Sher- man and Senator Blaine was regarded as more than 6 mere coincidence at the present time
 The split in the Cook county convention in Illinois yesterday adds still more importance to their visit and attracts large share of public attention to their presence In an interview Secretary Sherman said of the Cook county, H., convention yesterday ::
 ''It is becoming very warm down there. They have had a very lively time should say'' where" Sherman-'sWell, that's a matter I would not care to enter into just now Of course it is only reasonable to expect that other places as well as Chicago may before many days be scenes of moro lively times.' Reporter-ssHere in New York7" Sherman -'T cannot express any opinion on the local contest. You must understand I came here on business and" s'To meet MT. Blaine ?" asked the reporter The Secretary enjoyed this suggestion with hearty laugh and disposed of the question with, Well, MT. Blaine and I are very good friends; yes, warm friends, and am always glad to see him. But in 8 contest like the present MT. Blaines interests and mine may not exactly harmonize. But it will be through out friendly conflict and it is as much as I ought perhaps to say; so you will excuse me if do not enter further on ths subject"
 MT. Fitzpatrick, who spent long time last evening and this morning with Secretary Sher- man, had long interview with Blaine after leaving Sherman. In regard to his prospects Blaine spoke hopefully to friends and predict ed that he would gain three or four States not yet pronounced in his favor before the Na- tional convention. Blaine said of the Cook county convention that it was the beginning of the end. He regarded it as one of the greatest prospects in his favor. He felt satis- fled that with the third term idea disposed of he will outstrip all his rivals.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-12

HousE.-The contested election case of Curtin vs. WAS taken up aRd the f and Speer of Georgia spoke in favor of the committee ospor Detns M vote Tss Ss comms that Yocum entitled to retain his seat, which Mr. springer moved to amend t5a ne was not so 75 nays l15. The question then was upon the reso- hst oun 1ra Wsa nos Adopted iGs 75 The follow ing Democrats voted with the Republicans to retain Chalmers Fulton Hostetter, Jones, Law, Mills, New, O'RAilly, Richardson of South Carolina, Richmond Rothwsll. Singleton of Mississippi Stephens Steven son, Tillman and Wright.
 The House went into Committee of the Whole on the legislative b ao COX n +be me Sf fhAr IT. he said injustice may have been done to Iieved as a Nboie if would Commend itself to the House. The bill $570 98868 legs than the esti-
 o for inc current fiscal year He explained that the bill was approved by the full Committee on Approprt- az ons, and he SAW no reason why II coulo not De passed in day or two.
 Mr. Baker, of Indiana, also endorsed the Dill and hoped it would be passed without amendment.
 Mir Garfield said in view of these statements from both sides that general debate might as well be closed was slight objection to this proposition motion prevailed that the committee rise, when debate was closed and the House again went into committee and Immediately eos down fo the consideration of the bill under the five minutes rule. Mir. Wh1ttehorne onereo pensation of Senator's providing th.t their salaries shall be S350 per month. He said that was adopted would provide that payment should be only for the time of actual service. There were here cries of ssvote' from all parts of the hall. MT. Whittehorne said he was not be deterred by that cry He wanted to know if Congress was to confne its work to fhe passing salary bills and attending to no other legs iaton. Mr Whfttehorne's amendment rejected.
 Mir. McNIillan of Tennessee, offered an amendment the salaries of Congressmen $4 900 per annum. Rejected.
 Pending an amendment to fix the salary of the journal clerk and reading clerks at $3,00O each the committee rose.
 The session this evening for the purpose of considering the bill to amend certain sections Of titles and 52 of the Revised of the United States concerning commerce and navigation and the regu!a tion vessels commonly called the "steAmboat bDl {" Several amendments were adopted not to hold the of vessels responsible for damages. MT. Reed offered amendment to equalize salaries Of in spectors of halls.
 Pending further consideration and without dispos- ing of onc-fourfh of the bill, the House adjourned.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-12
TELE4KAPHiC JOrrlaAs.

The United States ship Constellation sailed yesterday from Queenstown for Annapolis
 Signor Mazzoni, the Grand Master of Ital- ian Free Masons, is dead.
 Yesterday an explosion occurred at the gun = powder factory at Gesthacht, near Hamburg, and four persons were killed.
 Base bali yesterday: At Boston, Bostons 13, Troys z :; at Chicago, Chicagos ,, CincIn - natis O at Providence, Providence 6, Worces- ters z; at Cleveland, Clevelands 6, Buffalos2'; at Baltimore, Baltimores 20, Albanys 9.
 The Spanish Government has received in formation that Carlisto Garra, the revolution ary leader, has landed near Santiago de Cuba with fifteen followers A detachment of troops are in pursuit of him and his cap<ure is probable.
 Mo nday three young men named Michae Hoolahan, William Mackin and Cornelius Lynch, while crossing the river in 8 narrow boat at Fall River, Mass, with the wind blowing a gale, capsized. Lynch swam- ashore. The other two, aged respectively . and IT, were drowned. The bodies were re covered.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-12
FOR RENT

AAHM BRICK BUILDING, with engine in good or der, with or without barn possession any time. ANDREW MARTIN,
 f23tf 19 Pearl Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-12
MARYLAND.

 A shocking Acc cident-ExplOsion of
 Condemned SheII-Six Men Killed and
 Two Badly InJureds
 BALTIMORE, May 11.-A terrible tragedy occurred here at 4:30 o'clock this afternoon, by which six persons lost their lives and two others were badly injured. It appears that Davis R: Shannon & Co.,, junk dealers, had purchased at Fort McHenry large quantity of condemned shot and shell, among which were number of cases of conical shell about four inches in diameter and I2 in length. The missiles were taken outside the fort walls to the river shore to be broken up and the powder extracted before they were smelted. Those engaged in the work were Herman Bush, thirty eight years old; John Farble, thirty four years; F. G. Shannon, twenty five, and Henry Hamlin, twenty-two years. There were also standing near by John Burke,
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-12
PENNSYLVANIA.
The DOn0van-ROOke Fight-SGopped b
 the Canadian Authorities,

The DOnOvan-EsOOke Fight-Sfopped by
 the Canadian Authorities.
 ERIE, May 11.-On the arrival of the Rooke and Donovan fiotilla at Lung Point it was found that Canadian propeller with military were on the shore, armed with Henry rifes and ready to repel the fighters. Several of the crowd wanted to go on shore. W. Fl. Borst, Mike Coburn and John Newell jumped into sailboat and made an attempt to land The sheriff met and informed the delegation that he was bound to stop the fight and had two companies of Hamilton volunteers to assist him. Several of the crowd said they would land anyhow, but the sher- if was determined. and the shining barrels of the rifles destroyed them. It was found impossible to land and the fight was abandoned for the time. Donovan went to Buffalo and Rooke went back to Erie A meeting was held between representatives of the pugilists and another place of meeting agreed upon.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-12
MovE,s EN1s OF STEAMERS

NEW YORK, May 11.-Arrived, the Trina cria from London. Sailed, the Clyde for As- pinwal.
 Antwerp Sailed. the Helvetia for New York.
 Southampton-Sailed, the Donan for New York from Bremen.
 London-Arrived, the Anglia from New York, the Italy from New York.
 Bremen-Sailed, the Berlin for New York
 Glasgow-Arrived, the State of Pennsylva- mia from New York.
 Plymouth-Arrived, the Herder from New York for Hamburg. Sailed, the Silesia from Hamburg for New York.
 Rotterdam-Sailed, the Rotterdam for New York.
 Queenstown Sailed, the City of New York for New York
 Liverpool-Arrived, the Bavarian from Bcs ton, the Lord Cough from Philadelphia. Sailed, the Palestine for Boston, the British Crown for Philadelphia, the Celtic for New Var1y
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-12

SITUATION WANTED, A cook or to do general housework in Q pr1vate myi2 2t. --fF-' 292 FERRY STREET.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-12
From MT. Richard Case, Of Can-
 ton, Conn.
D. A. ROOD.

For the past twenty years I was afflicted with Catarrh, which affected my throat te such an extent as to make my life misery. would wake up at night with sense of suffo- cation, as though some one was strangling nc, expecting every moment to be my last. My suffering was so severe that was afraid to go to bed, and often did not dare to. Ten years ago my hearing became also impaired from the effects of catarrh and gradually grew so bad that of late it was quite difficult for me to hear. Two months ago placed myself under Dr. LghthiIl's care, and the result of his treat ment has been truly wonderful. The trouble in my throat is completely removed, I sleep and breathe as comfortably as baby, my hear ing is restored, and my health has so much improved that feel like a new man. In fact such change for the better has been wrought in my case that thank God daily from the bottom of my heart for bringing Dr. LehthiH to Hartford and for directing me to him. I am GA years of age and have lived in Hartford county nearly all my life, and if the blessings and prayers of an old man are of any avail. the happiness and prosperity of Dr. Lighthil is assured.
 RICHARD CASE.
 Canton, Conn, Feb. 9, 1880.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-12

AEOUSEWoRK girls for Seymour, Waterbury, Cheshire Milford, Madison, Bethlehem, Fair Haven Dining room girl for Milford, waitress for BirmfnRhan. All of these hrst-class places Ap- ply at Library Rooms,
 No. 76 Orange Street. ID
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The Ma.sachusett. e.reenbacker.

WORCESTER, May 11.-The grseHback-labor convention met in Horticultural Hall at II o'clock this forenoon. About 13O were pres ent. E. J. Flaherty, of Boston, secretary of the State committee, called the convention to order. E. Moody Boynton, of West New bury, was chosen president with a long list of other officers. On taking the chair Boynton spoke at length, denouncIng the money pow CT and arraigniug both the old political par ties He said the Democratic party was dead Illusions to Butler and David Davis were received with uproarious applause. The speech created great enthusiasm. The resolutions, which were debated till din ner time, demand that the general Govern ment shall issue all money, and Congress shall regulate the volume and value thereof that the bonded debt shall be paid as 1t comes due, without further refunding; declare that the giving of the nations credit to she national banks is an idiotic swindle on the American people; condemn the Republican party for refusing to enforce the eight hour law; de mand that the public lands shall be reserved for actual settlers; that the Government should recognizs the claim of no creditor as better than that of the soldiers; and that the right of suffrage belongs to every American citizen
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-12
Frhe Exhibition i'm Australia.


 WASHINGTON, May 11.-Augustus Morris, one of the honorary commissioners represent ing the United States at the Sydney interna- tional exhibition, in dispatch to the depart nent of State, furnishes partial report of the result of the exhibition. Exhibits from the United States have been very successful in obtaining awards in all cases. Where our leading manufacturers have sent their goods for competition they have either excelled all others or stood in the first rank. The result, it is presumed, will be large sale of Ameri- can articles of several kinds that have hereto fore been known in Australia. At the date of the dispatch, March 25, the judges had not completed their work, but the American awards were already numerous. The exhibi- ton was to have closed on the 25th of April. The Melbourne exhibition will open on the 1st of November, 1880. American exhibitors need not fesr exorbitant custom house duties at that exhibition A little information will enable them to avoid that burden.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-12
THE FIRE RECORD.
Four Lives Lost a. a Fire.

ST. LOUIS, May 1.-The cheap lodging house of Charles SchuItze, No. 4o9 South Levee, was destroyed by fire between one and two o'clock this morning, and four men Mike Eberlain, cripple; blind man named Fischer, Fritz Schotter, or Scholter, and an- other man, not known, were suffocated. Sev- eral of the lodRers jumped from the third story windows, their exit by the stairs being cut of, and were more or less injured. The house was an old frame rookery and burned like finder. The loss to property was small.