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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-11-22
About Weddings.

Wedding invitations are engraved or
note paper, and do not contain the
card of the groom. Where there is on.
ly one daughter in the family the Chris
tian name of the bride is omitted:
otherwise her name. like that of the
groom, is given in full If the recep-
ton is to follow the ceremony, small
err card, stating that the parents will be
"at home' at an hour designated, goes
with the invitation.
The wedding dress, if the lady is tall.
is of heavy stamped or embossed velvet
or brOcade, but, as these do not look 50
well on small figures, petite may wear
satin or even less heavy material. IL
is perfectly proper to trim the most
elaborate dress in imitation lace, and
plenty of it. ''The Princess shape"
says our authority, "seems to be yield
ing to the basque and pc nted front, the
back very boufant, and the sleeves uni
versally gathered in at the top-a terri.
BILE foreboding of the mutton-leg sleeve
of our grandmothers, which is a fashion
now about due" These dresses open
in front and show q petticoat of satin,
or at least satin trimmed. The bridal
flowers are no longer orange blossoms,
but white roses. lilacs, daisies and snow
drops. The veil, if one is worn, must
be of real lace and pinned with a dia-
mond. The gems are the diamond and
pearl, as of yore; but fashion sanctions
a brilliant ruby as substitute for the
latter. A ruby and a diamond, set at
an angle, are the correct thing for an
engagement ring. The train must be
long, the white gloves ditto, with the
ring finger cut so that the ring can be
removed thOut drawing off the glove.
The bridesmaids should be dressed
alike, but not in white. Pale pink is
better ''form." The groom may dress
pretty much as he pleases, but the
strictly correct style is black Prince
Albert frock coat, gray or pearl trou-
sers, dark plain waistcoat cut rather
high, a high collar to plain linen shirt
and colored cravat with plain
scarf-pin, black stoeepipe hat and
pair of gray gloves are to be carried in
the hands. No gentleman, from the
groom to the usher, is to wear his gloves.
The marriage bell has gone out. In
its stead is Japanese umbrella of flow
ers, in Difference to Japanese super.
stition that the umbrella Keeps off not
only rain, but the baii-stOnes and evil
spirits; everything, in fact, but poverty
and its attendant evils. The wedding
presents are not to be exhibited, though
there is no interdiction to their being
sent.-Harper' Weekly.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-11-22

There it was again, in the yard. !
was surely awake and in my senses.
Il heard the geese cackle.
"sHo,,k! h0aak! hOnk'
81 got out of bed and lifted the
curtain. 1t was almost as light as day.
Instead of two geese there were three.
Had one of the neighbor's geese stolen
away?
II should have thought SO, and should
not have felt disturbed, but for the
reason that none of the neighbors'
geese had that peculiar call-that horn
like tone that | had noticed in mine.
II went out of the door.
"The third goose looked like the very
gander had given Nathaniel. Could
It be?
Il did not sleep. rose early and
went to the crib for some corn.
1T ras gander-a wild gander-
that had come in the night. He seemed
to know me.
81 trembled all over as though had
seen a ghost. 1 was so faint that sat
down on the meaI-chest.
GAS was in that place, a bill pecked
against the door. The door opened
The strange gander came hobbling over
the crib-stOne and went to the cOrn-bin.
He stopped there, looked at me, and
gave a sort of glad ''honk," as though
he knew me and was glad to see me.
Il was certain that he was the gander
had raised, and that Nathaniel had
lifted into the air when he gave me his
last recognition from the topof the hill.
at overcame me. 1t was Thanks
giving. The church bell would soon be
ringing as on Sunday. And here was
Nathaniars Thanksgiving dinner; and
brother Aaron's-had it flown away:
Where was the vessel?
"Years have passed-ten. You know
1 waited and waited for my boy to come
back. December grew dark with its
rainy seas; the SHOWS fell; May lighted
up the hills, but the vessel never came
back. Nathaniel-my Nathaniel-nev-
er returned.
THAT gander knows something he
could tell me if he could talk. Birds
have memories. He remembered the
corn-crib-he remembered something
else. wish he could talk, poor bird! l
wish he could talk. / will never sell
him, nor kill him, nor have him abused.
He knoWs r'-Hesekiah ButterWorth, in
ST. Nicholas.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-11-22
Faithful Servants.

Among the Government employees
here there are q few who, although less
efficient than the average, are retained
on the rolls. partly in consideration OF
the long and faithful service in the past
and partly for other reasons. In the
Post-office Department for example, the
chief clerk in the Office of the First
Assistant POstmaster-General is the
venerable James II. Mars. Congress
has provided that, so long as he holds
the office, he shall receive 50, 800 year,
$500 more than the regular compensa-
ton. Another clerk in the same de-
partment has been in the postal service
more than half century. Probably
neither of these men can do as much
work as younger men would in the same
places. In the Interior Department a
clerk recently died who had been EN-.
ployed in one of the bureaus nearly sixty
years. In another department needy
female descendant of George Washing
ton was appointed not long ago, it is
understood, at the personal solicitation
of General w. S. Hancock and others,
who knew of her merits and necessities.
In the War Department is a grand-niece
OF the Revolutionary patriot. Kosciusko.
and it is understood that Ex-Governor
Curtin. who is deeply interested in her
welfare, secured her appointment. In
the Interior Department is employed a
great granddaughter of Thomas Jeffer-
son. Her little salary supports her
aged and invalid mother, who is the
last surviving grandchild of jefferson.
1t is possible that in some of these cases,
and perhaps in few like other cases,
the persons employed are not able to do
as much for the money they receive as
others do, yet they perform their duties
to the best of their ability, and none of
them receive large salaries. Washing
ton Cor. Boston Herald.
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MIR. 3. f. Conklin. of the Knick,

Mr.. E. E. Conklin, of the Knicker-
booker Ice Company, has expressed to
a reporter of the Albany Ecening Jour.
nal the opinion that not less than 500.
COO tons of last winters ice harvest re-.
main in the stOre-houses along the Hud-
son. The companies are buying up all
the old ice they can find in expectation
of an open winter. They make this
prophecy boldly, for vQs not the wind
in the south when the sun crossed the
line? And isn't that an infallible sign
that south winds will prevail during the
next six months?
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-11-22

and said, in the tone of one who quelh
an tnemy:
..You needn't say a word. old man. ]
mean to kill six turkeys every Thanks
giving as long as l l:ve"-E. r At1o''s
in N. Y. Independent.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-11-22
Our Young Readers.
TOMMY WEE.

Hear ye," the merry gossips say.
"a tale of the last Thankful Days:
gO'CLOCK.)
Up from his perch on grandpa knee.
Up to the dear face, SOberly
Looked Tommy Wee, that merry eli,
The while he murmured to himself
He'll go to church and pray-and pray,
He'll have jolly time, his way.
Q2 O'CLOCK.)
Up to the turkey crisp and brown,
Up TO the mince pies, smiling down
Mid hosts of goodies from the shelf,
Looked Tommy, murmuring to himself
Hes gone to church to pray-and pray;
I'll have jolly time, my way.
To-day"
q O'CLOCK,
Up in his little trundle-bed,
Up, covered close from foot to head,
Lay Tommy Wee, a sorry elf,
Lay Tommy, murmuring to himself
.>Oh. what is turkey? what Is pie!
If only don't die-dOn't die,
Next time ThankSgivin' comes this way,
I'll go to church and pray-and pray
All day."
Think YOU" the merry gOssips say.
Hell keep his word, this S'hankful Day.
WIDE Ardte.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-11-22

The Washington Monument will be
finished in December, 1884. Thus far
It has cost $940, 000.-W Washington Star.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-11-22

Sick animals should be separated
Erom healthy ones.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-11-22

The estimated extent of the coal
fields of Texas is 10000 square miles.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-11-22

-Wilkie Collins, the English novel
list, will be sixty years old in January.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-11-22

Hear ye," the merry gossips say.
"a tale of the last Thankful Day.:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-06-27
The Haydn Concert.


The Haydns gave Schumann's Pilgrimage
of the Rose" to their friends and subscription
members, at Union Hall last evening. Pre-
ceding this cantata was short miscellaneous
programme in which Mrs. John e. Noyes sang
"The Roll Call' by Pinsuti, very acceptably,
while her daughter, Miss Minnie A. Noyes, re-
cited Marianne Farmingham's "The last
Hymn" with much impressiveness. The duet
and chorus Excelsior which was arranged
by Mr.. Kotzschmar expressly for the Longfel-
low concert of course created great enthusiasm,
and was finely rendered. The duet was given
by Messrs Pennell and Coyle. The soloists
Of the "Pilgrimsge of the Rose" were as fol-
lows, viz: Miss Ada Il. Kennard, soprano;
Miss Emily Flaherty, soprano; Mrs. A. B.
Morrison, contralto Mrs. j. e. Noyes, oontral-
to; Mr.. A. e. Pennell, tenor; Mr.. j, B. Coyle,
Jr, Mr.. Geo. A. Thomas and Mr.. VIM T.
Pierce, bass. Miss Kennard took the part OF
the "Rose," making her debut in music of this
character. She has q pure soprano voice and
she sang with care and intelligence. Mr.. W.
t. Pierce was heard for the first time in the
Haydn concerts and showed himself to be the
possessor of fine bass voice. The other solo
lists, who are we'll known, sustained their parts
with their accustomed care aud skill. The
chorus displayed some exquisite shading and
the number 30 Blissiul Time" was beautifully
given. The male chorus "In the Thick
Wood" was particularly well performed. There
were also several duets in the cantata which
were finely rendered Mr.. Harvey Murray
played the peculiar and intricate accompsni-
ments with rare taste and skill, and Mr.. Kotz-
sohmar conducted in his accustomed earnest
and magnetic manner, This Pilgrimage Of
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NEW YORK.

Another Colored Cadet at West Point.
PoUGHKEEPsIE, June 25-The examination
Of the applicants for admission at West Point t
has been finished, and out Of the i52 who ar
piled 81 have been cent away, having been
found deficient. Among the latter is William
Waite, of the Oberlin district, Ohio. His al
district Both came to West Point after a
thorough competitive examination at home.
Alexander has been examined at Waites al
ternats, and he has passed meet creditable
examination. Waite failed in grammar. Al
exander was way up in grammar, and stands 9S
in arithmetic What makes his eas5 iaterest-
ing is the fact that he is a colored boy, and be
has already donned the cadet uniform. Physi-
caly, mentally, every way, he Is superior TO
Whitaker, when the latter first arrived on the
post. He is 10 years months old, and weighs
about 135 pounds. He is dark mulatto, moves
quick, has q bright intelligent countenance
and kinky hair parted IN the middle. His
voice is pleasing and his demeanor is that Of a
young gentleman who has been carefully
brought up. Dr. Alexander says he passed q
most excellent physical examination. A West
Point officer said, II do not believe he will be
tabooed in any way. / am satisfied he will be
treated well, especially by the first class. You
see the old feeling has died OFT, and the boys
do not believe it pays to do such things"
Failure of New York Brokers.
NEw YoIsk, June 25.--B. N. Parks & Co.,
bankers and brokers, filed an assignment to-
day in court to James a. Patterson, with pre-
ferences of $280o0. One Of the preferences s
for S18,0C0 TO the Bank Of the State of New
York on condition that it drops all suits
against the firm, else the preference Is void
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Minor Notes
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers Of real estate in this
county have been recorded at the Registry Of
Deeds:
Portland-George H. and Addie NJ. Cum
mings to John e. Donnelj, lot of land. Con
sideration 81.
Nellie L. Palmer to Joshua S. Palmer, lot of
land. Consideration 81.
Caroline A. Dunn to Alvin L. Neal land
and buildings. Consideration $500.
Westbrook-Abbie NJ. Small to John Dow.
ling, lot OF laud Consideration S222 90.
Otisfield-Benjamin f. Wight to Charles f.
Wight, lot Of land, Consideration $500.
Benjamin I. Moors to joseph Moors and
Richard A. Gay, lot of land. Consideration
$500.
Richard G. Gay to Joseph Moors, lot Of land.
Consideration $50.
Observation-Disclosures Ridley TO Maine Gen.
tral Railroad Company, lot of land. Consider
atiop $3.50.
Naples William Chute to Abigail Hoyt, lot
of land Consideration S25.
Scarboro-Eli> >Ssdgecomb 10 Tristram Kicker.
lot of land. Consideration $50.
Gorham-Jc -eph k. Plummer to Erving
Small, land and buildings. Consideration 81.
CaGco-Alpheus S. Holden II James H. Jep-
son, lot of land. Constellation $3.50.
Harrison-Mary r. Hsmlin TO Philander
Tolman, lot Of land. Consideration sl3.
Bridgton-Nathan S. Freema6-to John O..
Pillsbury, lot of land. Consideration $3.50
Chebeague lsland-David Bennett 10 Susan
S. Wallace, lot of land. Consideration 81.
Rayn-ond-Dayid Duran ct ais to James r.
Strout, lot of land. Consideration S375
James +. Strout TO David Edwards, land.
Consideration, 1856.
Standardization Trickey to John Trickett
land Consideration 500.
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COLLEGE CoMMENcEMENTs.
Bates College Annual Meeting of the
Alumni Association.

Bates College, Annual Meeting of the
Alumni Association.
LEWISTON, June 26--The annual meeting Of
the Alumni Association was held this after
noon. The following officers were elected:
President Geo. E. Smith, cass rs, of Bos-
ton
Vice President-Rev. j. II. Heald, 80. of
Lowell, Me.
Secretary and Treasurer-N. w. Harris, 49,
of Auburn.
0rator-A. NJ. Spear, rs, of Hallowel
Subsuitute-R. II. Johonnett, Isl, of Boston.
Poet-Mrs. j. II. Rand, 81, of Lewiston.
Snbstitute-C. f. Sargent, SS, of Pittsfeld,
N. IL.
Executive Committee Chase, 6s, of
Lewiston; l.. j. Jordan, 20, of Lewiston; j.
+. Merrill, ~, of Lewiston.
Rev. A. Given, 81, of Auburn, II. L., and
Rev. Q. A. Bickford, ~, of Dover, N. H.,
were nominated TO become overseers.
In the evening the Junior exhibition of orig
inal declamations was given by eleven mem
bers of the Junior class. The prize for excel
lence in composition and oratory is 10 be an
nounced commencement da6.
State College OF Agriculture.
BANGOR, June 29,--The animal meeling OF
the trustees of the Maine State Agricultural
College was held to-day at 0rono. In the af-
tsrnoon the college buildings were open to in
mencement day. Gov. Robie is unable to be
present but Councillors Locke, Swazey, Bol-
ster, Cornish and Hatch are in attendance.
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THE INDIANS.

Conference at San Carlos, Arizona.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 26.--An Associated
Press despatch from San Carlo9, Arizona, of
June 25th, says that by order Of Gen. Crook
the Indians at the San Carloi reservation were
called TO meet at this post and give an expreS-
sion of their views with regard 20 remaining
upon the reservation. The meeting was pr>-
sided over by the commanding officer, and was
addressed by Loco, chief of the Warm Spring
Indians; Bonito, the leader OF the party who
killed Judge McComas and wife and captured
their son, Charlie; Monago, Sut-chief, aud
Mana. the chief of the remnant of V:ctorio's
old band. The substance of the remarks was
that they were glad to get back 10 the agency,
be under the protection Of Gen. Crook, settle
down and be good Indians as they have prom
ised. The General said they had no friends.
The San Carlos Indians want 10 90 to the
Apache country and be with their friends.
The tone OF the sEsechel OF the captive chiefs
showed that they realized the hostility of the
agency Indians, whose silence at the meeting
was significant.
Agent Wilcox Opposes Return OF the
Renegades to the Agency.
TUCSON, Ari., June 26.-Agent Wilcox ar
rived yesterday Gu route to San Carlos. He
expresses himself in strong terms against rr-
turning the male renegade Chiricahuas TO the
San Carle1 reservation, but at the same time is
extremely anxious % avoid conflict with the
military authorities, and hoped the matter will
be amicably arranged between Secretary Tel
Ter and the War Department.
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STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEc COUNTY.

kENNhbEC COUNTY.
City Marshal True of Hallowell arrested one
Fred johnson, alias Jack Marshall of Oakland,
on suspicion of having a stolen horse in his
possession. The fellow confessed The ami
NAL proved to be the property of Mr. Matthews
of Waterville, who had not missed the beast,
as it was out at pasture. johnson was bound
over TO the September term.
PENoBscoT COUNTY.
There is now a crew Of $50 men EMPLOYED on
the Bangor & Piseataquis railroad extension
and good progress is being made.
The Commercial says the lumber shipments
from Bangor, last week, aggregated 5000 900
feet, and the ice shipments about ], 100 tons.
YORK COUNTY.
The old store at Bonny Eagle, built BY B, p.
Abbott nearly 90 years ago, and belonging to
his heirs, was burned with all its contents FRI
day night. 1t was occupied by Winthrop
Bradbury, whose loss is estimated at S3cC0;
probably the work Of an incendiary.
The Springvale advocate says Melvin San
born Of Acton. while attending a sick horse on
the 2lst, was kicked and instantly killed.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
A letter from Eastport to the Boston Fish
Bureau, says: ave are sorry to report every
thing in the fish line dull There are no smok-
Grand Menau, with no prospect for any more
for several weeks at least. The sardine factor
les have been idle most OF the time for want of
fish, andiduring the last fortnight there haS,uot
been full days work in one of the factorieJ." f"
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WASHINGTON.
Tho Circulation of Irish American Papers
Abroad.

Tho Circulation of Irish-American Papers
Abroad.
WARRINGTON, June 26.-Complaints have
been made that copies OF the Irish World and
other Ifish-American publications are not reg
ularly delivered to Subscribers iu Great Brit
ain. Inquiry Of PostoiIice officials shows that
the members of the postal union have severally
reserved the right 10 exclude from the mails
publications the circulation OF which is for
hidden by LEGAL laws. Russia, for instance,
does not allow any political paper to enter un-
less directed to members OF the reigning fam
lily or to the diplomatic orps. England re-
serves the same right, "a. J. - said one of the
Postoffice officials, 'if the British government
does not wish the Irish World TO enter its de-
minoD it Can do 30 aud the United States can
not interfere. In the time OF the civil war
the United States elways seized any foreign
newspapers which were considered as liable to
injure the government"
Commissioner Evans Appointments
Commissioner EyaDs has said that il IL shall
be made clear to him that there is anything
wrong about any of his appointees. he will
be the first man to make the necessary correc-
ton He does not believe the charges that
are made against some Of his officers. A mem
Der Of the Cabinet says: 81 don't understand
Evans. The trouble with him probably is that
his head is turned by the place."
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knights Templar at Bangor.

Knights Templar at Bangor.
BANGOR, June 26.-The Worcester Com
mandery arrived here to-day. The Com
mandery was accompanied by the Worcester
Cadet Band. After banquet at Masonic Hall
procession was formed and marched through
the principal streets on the east side. The
procession embraced platoon of police, BAN
gor band, st. Johns Commandery, Canet band
and Worcester County Commandery At 8
o'clock the party embarked on train over the
European and North American Division of the
Maine Central Railroad for Basin Mills about
miles from the city where they viewed one of
the largest saw mills in the world. Returning
to the city at o'clock. The evening was
passed informally. The Worcester Com
mandery return by steamer tomorrow.
Attempted Escape from Auburn Jail
LEWISTON, June 26.-To-day John Williams
and VIM. Towle in Auburn Jail awaiting trial
at tie September term seized the turnkey by
the throat and attempted to secure the keys
Sheriff Smith hearing the noise rushed into
the Jail and probably prevented general de-
livery.
Knights Templar at Lewiston.
Maine Commandery, Knights Templar, were
entertained by Dewitt Clinton commandery
in Lewiston to-day.
Drowned in Rangely Lake.
PHILLIPS, June pa seven year old son Of
Albert Storer was drowned in Rangeley Lake
yesterday. The body was recovered.
Citizen of Bangor Drowned.
BANGOR, June 25.-Advices received here
announce the death by drowning in White
river, a tributary Of the Connecticut, on Sun
day last of John Donovan, aged 81 years
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COULDN'T TAFFORDIT.
Made Honest by Business Principles
Druggist tells the square Truth.

Made Honest by Business Principles a
Druggist tells the square Truth.
NOW, my friend, let's be perfectly frank and
candid about this little matter" the druggist said
placing both elbows on his plated showcase and
looking his customer fairly in the eye. 'You have
lame back and want plaster to put on it. You
don't know me, and, judging of human nature as it
in business, you are afraid I'll humbug you in
some way. You may think it an odd statement, but
can't afford to cheat you. Even if did hay emit
the means.
'eThat's curious. (oh, my back I'll take chair,
guess.) Don't you keep plasters9'
''oh, yes, one or two KINDS. Once had shelves
full of theneyery sort that were ever invented to
gull the ignorant and make money for iInitators.
But sfted 'em out one by one, and now sell
BESsoS's cArcISE POROUS rLAsTEns
principally. They always give satisfaction, and in
the end pays me sell them in preference to all
others"
"Hayen't you Allcock's?"
"Yes, but my customers and myself prefer Ben.
as Government bonds and sure as the law of grayi-
tstion. The doctors order them, and what is more
to the point, have never heard a complaint from
any one who has used them. You can go elsewhere
If your back viii bear you out in the operation
and get another and cheaperIpIaster, but
Don't talk to me about the money" broke in the
comfortseeking stranger, with some heat. swhat's
ten or fifteen cents to getting rid of this confounded
oh, Lordyi-this pain and lameness? Let me have
one of Bensons Capcine. That's the real article Il
ii? with the word CAPCINE cut in the body Of the
plaster.
"You'll be around in a week, straight and strong
added the diplomatic druggist, throwing the money
in his cash drawer. ju27WS&w5w27
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MASSACHUSETTS.
Nominations bv Cow. a,,tler.

Boston, june 26.--At a meeting of the coun-
Gil tins afternoon Il. A. Stegens Of Boston was
nominated and confirmed as railroad commits
sioner in splace Of Clemens Herschel of Holy
oke, term expired; Col J. b. Parsons OF North
amptoD, Mass, was nominated as register Of
probate and insolvency for Hampshire county
vice Col. Luke, Lyman of same town resigned.
D. A. Sawyer Of Duxbury was nominated as
member Of the State board of health, lnnacy
and charity, vice g. u. Donnelly, term expired.
The nominations made last week were con-
6rmed.