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For Young Readers.
4 VIEW MOTHER HEBBARD.

Miss Polly Betscy Patterson.
In Mother Hubbard cloak
And Mother Hubbard bonnet,
With most bewitching poke,
One morning met curly dog.
He was of medium size
His ears were dropped, his tail was limp,
And the tears stood in his eyes.
Said Polly to the curly dog:
j" Why do You look so sad?''
Because replied he, with sniff,
" The times are very bad"
You see said he, s'the streets are full
OF little Mother Hubbards
But though I've wagged my tail most Off
They never speak of cupboar(ls."
Said Polly Betsey: "Come with me.
DIwould melt heart of stone
IL give you lots of bread and milk,
And juicy mutton-bone."
She took him home and fed him well;
His tears were turned to laughter;
And now, wherever Polly goes,
The curly dog trOts after.
Eleanor d. Hunter, IN st. Nicholas.
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Mr.. Beecher's First Smoke and First
Drink.


When boy gets to be as big as a
cigar he goes and smokes because his
father smokes. was very curious 10
know the taste Of tobacco, notwithstand-
ing the good example / received from
my father and elder brothers. and in
spite OF the good warnings L received.
They We're all very good in their way, but
they did not meet my curiosity to know
what was in it. ] wanted to know. and
found out. Laughter.1 There never
was boy who was so entirely satisfied
with an experiment as / was. IRE
newed laughter. | bad an intense curi.
osity to know how wine tasted. If nv
father had called me up and said; ..My
boy, l see You want to know abont
this, and had given me a taste of Ma.
deira, ! might have been cured. Iknow
the taste cured me. Well, / laid up all
my pennies assiduously together with
Woodruff, who was my playmate. and
finally we got enough to buy a pint "a
port or Madeira; do not know which
It was. Then we skulked down into the
meadow and got a secluded fence where
nobody would see us, and got a tumbler.
and well remember the feeling of ex-
pectation that / had as my curiosity was
about to be gratified. turned out hall
a tulnblerful and took good swig. 1t
was the most disillusionizing experience
ever had. / came down out of the
heavens, thump, to the very ground.
Ihe reaction was hideous, horrible. re-
pugnal.t. l never felt any desire for il
a. e, his Lectgre-vooss
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The idea OF the stars and stripes of
our national flag is said to have been
suggested BY the coat of arms granted
by Henry VIII. to Lawrence Washino-
ton. The shield is ofsilver or white and
has two bars in red, surmeunted b.
three five-pointed stars or rowels. her.
aldlcally known as mullets. Over che
shield Is the crest, q helmet encncled
BY ducal coronet of gold, out of which
issues raven nith partially qpliftec
Wigs,
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One night lately middle-aged man
asked the Sergeant ata Paris police sta
ton to arrest him because he was nj
terly destitute. He described himself
as Baron Won R and gave as his
place ofdomicile Vienna. Papers proved
that he spoke the truth He had held
an important post, which he was COM
pelled to resign on accountof a scandal.
linen ne took to Baden and Monaco and
lost all. Then he gave German les
sons and got employment as a clerk in
several business houses, but was dis
charged as incompetent and earned
llylng as cleaner-up in various work
shops From that he came to picking
up living on the street.
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THE virginia CitF New J E,lslrpriis

The Virginia City (Nev. J Eisttrpriss
suggests: Now that the opera house
has been destroyed by fire, it is ssuggest-
ed that we might 90 into the old upper
works Of the Ophir or Mexican mine
and fit up one of the levels somewhere
from 500 to 1000 feet below the sur
face, taking possessionof whole hoor.
A play or series of plays suited TO the
subterranean locality might be written:
Actors could be shot up shafts and
wines, darted down through chutes
and marched in through drifts. At
certain points in the play blasts might
be let off OF big cave tumbled down
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The Crow Indians of Montana mum.
Der thirty-four hundi'ed, and are chiefly
engaged in agricultlIre and stpck-rsig
ing,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19
The Opium Den.

The Celestial brings his principles
and his opium with him. He does not
leave behind him any of the PECULIAR
ties Of China-not any Of the peculiar
tiles that he can carry away with him.
He brings over in the ship his rats, his
mice and his opium. That is, he brings
over the habits Of his country.
The discussion of the rat pie or the
rice pudding is familiar subject with
the American people, but the "opium
den'' is probably unfamiliar to the av-
erage American citizen. The drug is
well known perhaps, but the uses are
various. Newspapers have described
the opium dens of the cities, and we
believe it is an exceptional case to be
blessed with an opium den in town
the size Of Dodge City. Last week an
ordinance was published which provides
for the punishment of those who con-
duct opium dens. On Friday night, to
use the vernacular of the police court
lobby, the Chinaman, who conducted
the opium den, was pulled and was
taken before the police court, and made
to pay the penalty Of the violation of
law.
That powerful narcotic-opium-is
the bane of many poor soul. Its in
fuence is terrible, but it's effects are
delightful and dangerous. Under the
influence of opium there are dreams of
bliss and happiness. When the effects
of this dreadful drug are waning, then
is suffering as equally painful as the
pleasant effects are pleasurable. There
is grand combination of pleasure and
pain in opium. How to WOO the sub
tie influence of this delightful yet dread
full narcotic, was the temptation offered
by Chinaman all samee to Mclean man
Women and men sought the aroma of
the drug from the pipe. To puff the
fragrant smoke was source of extreme
pleasure by the habitues of the den, to
lie under this great influence was a
pleasure no dream affords. But the
law must interpose. Society, health
and morals must be protected. How
far an opium den would extend its fas-
cinations is not for the law executors
to decide. The evil must be nipped
when the exhilerating smoke of the
drug is wasting its dangers in the air.
And the city officers swept down on the
evil in the night when the aroma of the
den was sitting, and the wooers of the
horrible were inhaling the dangerous
poison.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19
SPEAREYILLE ITEMS.

Died, July 18th, 1883, at their
residence ON Stafford street, Mrs. Liz
zie, wife of A. F. Oman. Funeral
services at the Presbyterian Church,
conducted by the Rev. Tooker.
Died, July 18th, 1888, infant son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Ulinor. Ser
vices at the residence, conducted by
the Rev. Tooker.
Hon. A. j. Bixby, of Lyons, New
York, friend of the Gilbert brothers,
is visiting here and being entertained by
j. w. Gilbert.
George G. Gilbert, who has been
absent from the city some time is ex-
pedted back within week.
Mr.. 7. f. Lcidigh and family, of
Hutchinson, are visiting his brother,
J. NJ. Leidigh, and family.
Prank c. Hinckley is driving up
from Larncd 1925 head of A. Fl. Boydss
cattle, which he has taken to care for
until next spring.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19
By Universal Accord.

AYERS CATI.ARTIc I'ILLs arc the best
Of ell purgatives for family use. They
are the product Of long, laborious, and
successful chemical investigation, and
their extensive use, by physicians in
their practice, and by oil civilized ma
lions, proves them the best and most
effectual purgativc Pill that medical
science can devise. Being purely veg
etable no harm can arise from their
use, and being sugar-coated, they are
pleasant to take. In intrinsic value
and curative powers no other Pills
can be compared with them; and every
person, knowing their virtues, will
employ them, when needed. They
keep the system in perfect order. AMI
maintain in healthy action the whole
machinery Of life. Mild, searching and
efrectual, they are especially adapted
to the needs Of the digestive apparatus.
arrangements Of which they prevent
and cure, If timely taken. They are
the best and safest physic to employ
for children and. weakened cOnstitu-
tons, where mild but efIectual
cathartic is required.
For sale by all druggists.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19
THE CONCERT.

The concert on Thursday evening, in
the opera house, was largely attended.
The singing was excellent, and the
participants acquitted themselves in fine
style. Over one hundred and Fifty dol
lars were realized from the proceeds of
the entertainment, and this money will
be used in the purchase Of an organ for
the Catholic church.
Our home people can get up cred
liable entertainment on short notice and
without much practice of the different
parts. We shall not especially praise
any one, for each did excellently well.
The following is the programme
"Sanctus,' sacred, chorus; s'Man,"
the Life Boat" descriptive solo, Mr..
Welsh; German Song, Mrs. Dornhoefer;
Mermaid Song trio, Miss Culver,
Mrs. Beeson and Mr.. Owens; 'sSleep
Sweet, Dear Angel, solo, Mr. Garland;
''The Mormon, To Be, ''solo, Mr.. Owens;
''Profundo Basso," comic solo and
quartette, Miss Culver, Mrs. Beeson,
Messrs. Garland and Welsh. Part sec
ond: zone Little Boon, Love, solo,
Miss Mullendore; '.Music and Her Sis
ter Song duette, Messrs. Welsh and
Garland; "Carina,' solo, Miss Culver;
German Song, solo, Miss Mueller; isis
ter Ruth" duette, Miss Culver and Mr..
Owens; "Come Join the Merry Dance y
chorus.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19

Cattle shipments will be large this
season, the greater part Of the shipping
taking place later in the season than
last year. The Lee-Scott cattle COM
pany shipped fifteen cars of fine cattle
on Monday.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19

c. Schmoker offers fine lot of sheep
for sale. They are of the finest grades.
He is holding the sheep south of the
river There is fine chance to get a
bargain in these sheen.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19

One day last week the eastern express
car contained pair of jackasses, which
stood high as chair, presents from
Gen. Crook to President Arthur. These
diminutive animals will be curiosities
in Washington.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19

II. n. Ames, who has large sheep
and COW ranch north of Garden CITY.
left home over week ago, in a wagon,
and has been absent ever since. No
clue can be obtained of his whereabouts.
Mr.. Ames is suffering from a slight
alteration of the mind, caused by an
injury in the spine some years ago. At
last accounts he was reported at Kins-
ley. A brother in-law went in search
of him yesterday. Ames labors under
the hallucination that he is going to be
killed.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19

Misses Myton, sisters of Fl. P. Ny
ton, have been visiting their brother for
several days past. They reside in Penn
sylvania and are on their way to Denver,
where they have relatives.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19

Mark Wickens has taken charge of
the jail, having been appointed jailer
by Sheriff Hinkel. Harry Adams has
taken charge of ?. G. Reynolds stage
range at Buffalo Station. /. 7.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19

The Messrs. Driskill have 1900 head
of fine cattle on the road for their
ranches in Wyoming. These cattle
were raised by them on their ranch on
the Cimarron. A stockman informs US
that these cattle arc the finest in the
country
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19
r q r SALE

A new house, suitable for boarding
house, corner Military avenue, opposite
Round House. A bargain, and a good
ranch opposite town. Inquire of Mel
Armstrong.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19

Miss Lulu Rice is visiting her broth
ers, r. Z. and B. II. Rice. She will
return to her home in Virginia some
time in September.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19

a pleasant party was given at John
Mueller's residence Friday night. A
number of citizens were present, and
were Hospitality entertained.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19

The name of the cowboy killed last
week was John Briley, and not John
Ballard The deceased formerly lived
in the vicinity Of Larned.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19

U. 3. LAND OFFICE,
Larned. Kansas, June 9Th, IS53. !
Notice 10 hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice Of his intention 10
make final proof in support Of his claim. and thss
said proof will be made before the Probate
Judge OF Ford County, Kansas. ut county seat,
ON Saturday, July 18th, ISS3, viz:
ANDREW j. MEL. Homestead entry 80.
5735, for the lots ], and hf NV ar sec Is tp -
II 22w.
continuous residence upon, and cultivation Ut.
said land, viz:
John W. Keith. of Dodge City r. o., Henry
Phillips. W. s. Kline. Henry Diebf, OF Spesff-
willie 20 Ford comfy Kansas.
jest c. 4. MORRIS Register
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19

Thos c. Owens has finished his house
in the east part of town, and removed
his family from Larned They are now
occupying their new house.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19

S. S. Prouty, an old Kansas publisher,
was in the city last week, in the interest
of the Topeka Commonwealth.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19

DIED-Ia this city, on the night Of the 18Th
inst of brain fever. alter Is hours illness.
ROBERT E., son of E. and Lois NJ. Burns,
age years and months.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19
''UNEQUALED"
Marsh's Golden Blood s Liver Tonic
is AN Incompatible Remedy.


Is AN Incompatible Remedy.
1--WE have used MARsH'S GOLDEN BLOOD
& LIVER Tonic in our family with excel>
lent results. For Blood and Liver com>
plants it is unequaled. "-[Henry L. Moore
La Crosse, Wis.
'.MARsH's GOLDEN BLOOD s. LIVER
Tonic is an Incompatible remedy for
purifying the blood and regulating the
Liver. have used it myself and recon-
mond 1t to others with unvarying sues
cess. Flames Fl. Walker, Kansas City.
Missouri.
Your GOLDEN BALsAM for the Throat
and Lungs, and GOLDEN BLOOD & LIVER
TONIC. have cured my wife of lnc,pient
consumption. They are the best medl-
cines in the world. III. T. Fowler
Davenport. Iowa.
MAsRH'sGOLDENB BLOOD & Liver Tonic
aud MAksH's GOLDEN BALsAM. are for sale
atC,.r prus Store, Dodge City.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19

Attorneys NJ. W. Sutton and W. A.
Frush went to Ness county on legal
business Tuesday morning.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19

s, a. Billiard has purchased Hugh
O'Neills interest In the cattle owned
jointly by them Mr.. O'Neill has gone
to Europe, having sailed gu the 18th
inst. He will return shortly, bringing
with him wife, and will again engage
in the cattle business
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19

l.. X. Mcintyre, mail contractor on
the Tascosa route, has gone over the
line to inspect the business of the route.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19

John Bull, cattle man on the Paw
nee, was sunstroke on Thursday last,
but was recovering at last accounts.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19

Gen. Crook, the celebrated Indian
fighter, passed through Dodge on Mon
day.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19

Messrs. Cook and Chapman are con
Quoting the restaurant under the Opera
House.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19

The Dodge City FIGURING Mil is
doubling the capacity Of the mill The
mill will be in operation soon.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19

The two Cinnamon charged with
keeping an opium den were on trial in
the police court on Monday One of
the Chinaman was fined $4,000 and
the other one was fined $4,000. 1t
will require good deal of washing to
pay these little sums.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19

It is we'll to remark that the Arkan-
sas river keeps full.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19
FIFTY HEN WANTED

To work in hay field at Fort Supply.
For particulars inquire of
W. NJ. d. LEE & Co,
Dodge City, Kas.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19

H. P. Mytcn on Tuesday received his
commission as Register of the Land
Office at Garden City. Mr.. Myton
will shortly resume the duties of the
Office. We congratulate him upon his
appointment. He will make faithful
officer.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19

County Attorney Whitelaw has re-
turned from his visit to Medicine Lodge.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19

A child Of Judge r. E. Burns, a boy
three years old, died Friday night of
brain fever, after a short illness. The
funeral service was held in the Preaby-
terrain church, Saturday afternoon, and
was conducted by Elder Collins. The
Reverend gentlemen delivered an ap-
propriate and impressive sermon. His
remarks brought up the tenderest emo
tons of those present, and there were
no dry eyes when he closed his sermon.
Sympathy for the afflicted is the COM
mon human feeling, and the thought of
death draws the sincerest and tenderest
passion of our hearts. But there should
be no fear of death, yet the loss of a
dear one gives pangs Of heart burning.
The sympathy of the community is ex-
tended to Mr.. Burns and his afflicted
family In their sore trials.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19

The best smoking tobacco is Little
Joker"
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19

The chronological lectures of Prof.
Scott have been well attended, and the
interest in the proceedings after the
lectures has been considerable. The
editor of the TINES was voted the lazi-
est man on Saturday evening. This of
course does not agree with the charac-
ter of the man, though he can enjoy
ease and shade as well as anybody.
But he never stands in the way of a
good joke for good purpose. Mon
day evening the proceedings after the
lecture were quite animated and inter-
esting The contest was for beautiful
prize to the handsomest lady. Misses
Mullendore, Fancil, Lizzie Young,
Stineman, Patton and Rice were nomi-
mated, and after the first ballot the con-
test was between Misses Vancil and
Young, the former coming out victor
ious by few votes. When a young
lady has young man to champion her
cause she stands a good chance of win
ming. The unlucky young ladies can
not attribute their failure to a want of
appreciation or good looks. Their luck
will come iii at some other time in life.
In the race for favor and fortune there
are opportunities for all. The Profess
sor gave a number of delineations of
character. He is genial gentleman
and his stay in the city was quite pleas
ant. He has had number of years
experience in the profession of phre-
nology, and is an interesting and ready
lecturer.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19

Fl. B. Bell has fine stallion for the
use of stockmen. The animal is OF fine
blood and has an excellent pedigree.
Call on Chas. Shields for good No. 8
Copper Bottom Wash Boiler for 81 %
only.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19
m AK RI Z ID.

DEGER-ENGLEMAN-O the evening OF the
18th inst, by Rev. n G. Collins, Mr.. L. E.
Deger to Miss Eta Engleman, all of this city.
The groom is the Mayor of Dodge
City and the bride young lady who
has been living here some time. Mr..
Deger is one of our Industrious and
honorable citizens, and the new position
he assumes gives him more honor aud
glory. Larry will make good hus-
band and kind father, and both groom
and bride have our sincerest wishes for
health, wealth and prosperity. They
will occupy the fine residence in the
eastern part Of town.
Some handsome presents were given
the bride and groom. The following
named friends presented Mr.. Deger
with a handsome chandelier A. B.
Webster, Fred Singer, Fred Wenie, A.
Bennett, Sam'l Gallagher, j. S. Welsh
Walter Staetcr, E. r. Garland, H. V
Cook.
Only a few of immediate friends
were invited to the wedding, the affair
being private one. Mr.. Deger and
wife show good taste in making nc
flourish over their matrimonial alliance
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19

Every smoker shorld try Little
Joker"
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19

John L. Benson, postmaster, at Gil
bert, was.in the city Yesterday.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19

Although this locality has not as yet
been visited by tornado or cyclone
with an effect disastrous to property
owners, yet the frequent occurrence
of these storms so destructive to prop
erty throughout the State and in local
tiles Immediately adjoining us, should
influence the owners of property in this
locality to believe that we are subject
to a recurrence in our midst of what
has proved so fatal to other towns
throughout the State therefore, as
precaution and for indemnity every
prudent and discreet property owner
should insure against these terrors to
property. Call on Fred T. NJ. Wenie
and secure policy before it is too late.
Rates very reasonable. Office in P. 0.
building.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19

The Globe man has a cure for warts
on heifers.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19
Il Al lew S .

There was fine rain Tuesday.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-07-19

The sultry days are gone, We hop
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-10-10
City and County DIRECTORY.

The firm of Polk & Co., of De-
troit, have just issued the first direc-
tory of Alpena city and county, and
it is valuable work. The work con-
tains the names of the citizens of this
city and county; gives a short history
of Alpena describes the streets tells
of the location of the public build
ings, halls, etc., the names of county,
city and township officers; gives full
information regarding the churches,
societies, municipal bodies, etc., and
in fact is regular dictionary of To-
cal matters. In the introduction, the
publishers say:
The portion of the work devoted
to the city Of Alpena contains 1868
individual names, and this, using a
multiple of 3, which is lower than
that usually taken by directory pub
fishers, gives a population of 10,704 ;
the county portion contains 779 names,
equal, by using the same multiple, to
1887 inhabitants, making for the
city and county a combined popula-
ton of 1904. As the U. S. census,
taken in 1880, gave the entire county
$3.50 inhabitants, it will be seen that
the proportion of increase during the
past three years has been nearly 80
per cent, a better showing, it is
thought, than can be made by any
other county in the State.