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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20
FIRE.CRACKERS,
Where, How, of What Material and by
Whom They Are Made.

Where, How, of What Material and by
Whom They Are Made.
Nine-tenths of the fire-crackers come
from Canton, where they are made by
convicts hired by Flashing & Chow
Hing from the Government at the rate
of three cents a day. All the work is
inside of the prisons. which consist of
reservation of 400 feet square, staked
off and surrounded by high bamboo
palings. The paper employed in the
manufacture of rire crackers is made
of bamboo film, and is without doubt
the strongest paper made. Each crack
er is filled. rolled and pasted by hand,
and the nimble fingers of the convicts
finish them with astonishing rapidity.
The powder is different from any
other made. and, despite the fineness of
it. is nevertheless equally as powerful
as our best blasting powder: When
really for the market they are sent to
Hong Kong. from whence they are dis
tributed all over the world. In the
year 1884 500, 600 boxes of fire-crackers
were entered in this countrv. Each
box contained forty packages, and each
package from sixty-four to eighty
crackers. From this some idea of the
number of fire-crackers exploded on In
dependence Day may be gained Dos
ton budget.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20
GENERAL GRANT.
A "Reminiscences of the Dead Soldiers
SchoOi-Boy Days.

a "Reminiscences of the Dead Soldiers
Schooi-Boy Days.
William Stewart, one of the Times
Stars oldest compostors, and his wife
both come from Georgetown, Brown
County, O., where they attended the
same school with the boy Ulysses S.
Grant. HE was real nice boy, but
he never had anything to say" said
Mrs. Stewart, land when he did say
something he always made it short.
That was the thing / remember best
about him. We went to school to-
gether, and 1 recollect that he never
whispered like the other boys. and the
teachers were never obliged to whip him
or correct him"
"Was he q particularly bright
scholar?''
mo, he was just like the rest of US:
but he was smart, and then, of course,
his West Point training did everything
for him. Old General Hamer, our Con-
gresham. who lived right across the
street from us, sent him to West Point.
The General was kind-hearted man,
and he was great friend of Jesse r.
Grant. Ulysses father, who ran little
lanyard in Georgetown. Ulysses folks
moved away when he was about fifteen
years old. and then did not see him
for years, but my husband saw him
constantly through the Mexican and
Civil wars. During the late war my hus-
band was sick and wanted to get fur
Tough. He went to Grant direct, but
the guards around wouldn't let him in.
He sent in his name. however, and the
General had him admitted at once, even
coming to meet him, and you may be
sure he got the furlough. Another time
my husband was going to the Office i'll
the morning. and buggy drove by.
He didn't notice who was in it, but the
occupant called out: Hello, BILL Il
was General Grant he was President
then who was driving out to see his
relatives in Clermont County He was
very pleasant and inquired about all
the old friends. There was no pride
about General Grant - Cincinnati
Times STR.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20
THOSE SUN.llT HILLS.

Oft when gaze upon those sun-lit hills
That lift their heads on high,
A peace so sweet and pure my bosom fills
That God and Heaven seem nigh.
Row still! how glor1ously calm they rest!
To even smile they seem:
As some fair infant on its mothers breast
Basks in its JOY supreme
At morn, at noon. at night, always the same
Bright. tranquil spirit broods
And greets my soul with its celestial fame
And chides my ftful moods.
Unlike those waves upon the stormy sea,
Restless and dark and sad,
That toss and moan, they bring sweet peace
- to me,
Their spirit makes me glad!
When worn and weary with this earthly strife
And when for rest l sigh
From storms and beatings on the sea of life,
To them turn my eye.
o hills! types of the Infinite repos0!
D how long to sleep
Within your bosom where forever flows
Cool Lethes stream so deep.
q. w. CrOfts, in Chicago Inter Ocean,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20
Young Men. Read This.

THE VoLTAIC BELT Co., of Marshall, Mich,
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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20
EspeciallY to Women.

"Sweet is revenge especially to women y
said the gifted, but naughty, Lord Byron.
Surely he was in bad humor when he wrote
such words. But there are complaints that
only women suffer, that are carrying mum.
bers of them down to early graves. There
is hope for those who suffer, nc matter how
sorely, or severely, in DR.. r. V. Pierce's
"Favorite Prescription" Safe in its ac-
ton it is blessing, especially to soOmen
and to men, too, for when women suffer,
the household is askew.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20
.-Conch shells come from the Yves,

.-Conch shells come from the West
=. Les. The natives who gather them
arc called 'Conks." They bring the
shells to this country only in the months
of May, June and July. using them to
fiji out q cargo. Conch shells were
formerly used for making jewelry. but
they have now gone out Of style even
for house and lawn decorations. Phil
GdcEyhia Press.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20
An Offensive Breath

is most distressing, not only to the perso,
affi cted if he have any pride, but to those
with whom he comes in contact. 1t is 6
delicate matter to speak of, but it hat
parted not only friends but lovers. Bad
breath and catarrh are inseparable. DR.
Sage's Catarrh Remedy cures the worst
cases as thousands can testify.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

Pixies TOOTHACHE DROPS cure In minuta,2c
Glenn's Sulphur Soap heals and beautifes. &c
GERMAN CORN REMOVER kills Corns Bulions
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

- Organic weakness or loss OF
power in either sex, however induced,
speedily and permanently cured. Enclose
three letter stamps for book of particulars.
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association.
Buffalo. n. Y.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

A WOMAN and q fiddle are something
alike. They always come out strongest
when there is a woman about.-BOSt0n
Budget
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

"THERE she blows" the old whalsr re-
marked when his wife commenced to give
him q curtain lecture.-Palmer Mass.
Journal.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

OF the total araa of the United
States. forty four per cent, or 1865. 900
square miles Is dcvotsd to grazing.
Chicago -'0urn0L
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

A SCHOOL journal advises: "Dfake the
school interesting" That's what the
small boy tries to do to the best of his abil-
ty.-Burlington Free Press.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

THE reason q woman is continually look
ing in the glass is because. she wants to
see herself as others see her.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

A HALF holiday is better than no Loaf
N. Y. Journal.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

If afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. DruGgis sell It. &c
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

SOME Eastern poetess asks tho conun.
drum: ooh, where does beauty linger?"
Our Office hours are eight to stx.-Peck's
Sim
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

ALTHOUGH we don't see Judge Lynch he
must be hanging round somewhere.-Bos.
ton Transcript.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

EXPERIENCE is the cream Of ife-but
1t often sours with Whitehall Times.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20
Lawrence and AtchisOn Business Collie

Lawrence and AtchisOn Business Colleges.
The largest and best equipped institutions
of the kind in the West. The Catalogue
giving course of study, rates of tuition
formation of Importance to all interested in
the Colleges and their work, will be mailed
free upon application. Address E. L. Nc
Ilravy, Pres, Lawrence or Atchison, Kan.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

The Frazer Axle Grease Is the best 1
the world. Sold everywhere. Use it.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

It is claimed for haxseed thai 1t
WI ki,, lice on any animal fed upon it.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

School of Telegraphy and Shorthand.
Send for journal giving full information.
Address Hayes & Hutchings, Lawrence,
Kansas.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20
The Red School House Shoe !.

Principal once. ss1 Aain St.. LOUISVILLE. KY.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-08-20

again to day, and l would have some
thing further to say to her! And so !
shall.' cried Mrs. Torrance, taking
breath with renewed vigor. - shall
have to tell her that her sister has been
arrested for thief, and she may go
sing to her in prison. That's what I'll
tell her, the wicked, ungrateful girl!'
"Which?' said Mr. Torrance
II don't know how anybody can be
so unfeeling," cried his wife. 1T
really seems as if you were more in
terested in the troubles of two beg
carly girls base enough to rob your
wife than in your wife's troubles.
Both!'
s'But robbery is very harsh term,
Janet darling. when carelessness may be
the whole thiag."
There it is again. NV carelessness,
not their dishonesty. When / went to
the wash-stand l turned the ring on
my finger again. and there was the
stone gone"
And how many times have / told
you that the careless habit of washing
your hands in your rings wears off in
finitesimal fractions of the gold till
the stones are loosened in the setting.
and drop out without your being
aware of it?"
"You are always so wise after the
act! How do you know l wasn't go.
ing to take my rings off? You are 50
ready to find me at fault! But /
thought at first the stone must have
washed out
so it seems you did wash your
hands with the ring on?" said the turn
ing-worm.
Yes, did. There! And sent for
the plumber Immediately, for l knew if
it had washed out, it must have caught
in the first trap; and he took up the
pipe. but it wasn't there. And he said
if ne made q real job of it, and went
down to the main something. he might
find it there; but / thought that would
cost more than the diamond ITSELF"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-05
| PILING TT UP
The Democracy Continues JubiIant
as the Election Returns
Roll in.
all the Earlier Predictions Verified
and the Victories AS
sured.
The lonely Mugwump Located, and New
York Safe Democratic
That the President has Been Vindicated
is the Universal Sentiment
and Belief.
Virginia Wipes Boss Malone From
OF the Face OF the Politi-
cal Earth.
Various Shades Of Opinion, as Voiced
by the Prominent Eastern
Editors.
The lonely Mugwump Located, and New
York Safe Democratic
State.
That the President has Been Vindicated
is the Universal Sentiment
and Belief.
Virginia Wipes Boss Malone From
OF the Face OF the Politi-
cal Earth.
Various shades Of Opinion, as Voiced
by the Prominent Eastern
Editors.
Late Summary.

New YORK, Nov. 5, 3 a. m.-The fol-
lowing is a summary of the results Of cleo
tions in the East and South on Tuesday,
made from the latest returns received
from the several states: New York
elects Hill. Democrat, for governor by
about 11.00O plurality. The state legisla-
ture is Republican on joint ballot by ma
jOrity OF 30 IN a total vote of 100.
In New jersey the Republicans have
5 majority in the senate and in
the assembly, making majority Of 9 on
Joint ballot. In Connecticut the Republi-
cans have y majority on joint ballot, Re
publican loss of Il. In Virginia, Lee,
Democrat. is elected governor by
about $4,000 majority. AS far as
reported tine legislature is heavily Demo
cratic, that party having 62 out of 100
members of the house and % out of 10
in the senate. The counties to be
heard from viii probably increase their
majorities. In Massachusetts, Robinson,
Republican. Is elected governor by a plu
rality Of about - 900. The World claims
that the Democrats gain fifteen MEM
bers in the house and seven in the
senate. In MARYLAND the Democratic
state ticket is elected by about so, coo. The
legislature VIII stand about as follows:
Senate. Republicans. 8; Democrats, 20.
House OF representatives. Republicans, 16;
Democrats. 101; Democratic ma
jority on joint ballot, SO. The
successor Of United States Senator German
Will be q Democrat. In Pennsylvania
QUAY, the Republican nominee for state
treasurer and the only state officer voted
on, is elected by probably over So, 600. All
the changes in figures in that state show
Republican gains.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-05
We May Get Real Tea.

WASHINGTON, Nov. An compliance
with instructions from the secretary Of
state, United States Counsul Patton at
Osaka and Hiago. Japan, reports to the de-
partment that the days when teas were
adulterated by the use of leaves of various
plants similar in form and appearance have
passed. No such methods are resorted to
now. The character and quality of the
teas exported to the United States during
the present season have been much superior
to those of any former season, and prices
have consequently advanced. The improve
ment. Mr.. Patton says, is due in large
measure to the efforts of the central gov
ernment of Japan, which realized the fact
that if the tea trade was to be established
as one of the leading industries Of the
country and become remunerative to the
producer and dealer, all attempts to palm
off adulterated teas must be discontinued
and strictly forbidden. Hence, official noti-
fication was promulgated through the de-
partment of agriculture and commerce
to the several provincial governors and by
them communicated to the people prescrib-
ing regulations for the establishment OF tea
guilds, with a view of correcting all abuses
and prescribing course for the future gov
ernment of the trade.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-05
Discovery Of an Aged Lady Who Had
Been Imprisoned at Home for
Over Two Years.
She is Clothed in Rags and Given Unpal-
atable Food-Her Story Of
Abuse and Want.
The Jury in the Walkup Case Still
Out, With a Probability They
VIII Disagree.
Foul1 Murder of Mrs. C. Herman Of
Buffalo by Her Depraved
Husband.
An Inhunan Brute.

New HAVEN, Conn.,, Nov. "A case
of inhuman treatment was unearthed yes
terday afternoon by DR.. Adams, agent Of
the Connecticut Humane society, who broke
in the house of George Peck, Jr., the family
being absent at Cheshire, Conn. He re-
leased Mrs. Caroline Brooks, 81 years old.
widow, who had been confined to her
room there for over two years. She was
locked in a little room, which was filthy in
the extreme, filed with a most dreadful
stencil. The woman was covered with
rags, and the floor was strewn with bones,
from which she had picked what meat was
given her. On plate was her single daily
meal. 1t consisted Of cold salt mackerel and
cold potatoes. She was removed to the
poor house. She is the widow of Aaron
Brooks, soldier of the war Of 1912. She
had little property in SouthingtOn town
ship, which she turned over to the town
ship in trust to take care of her during her
life, in order to escape falling into the
hands of Peck, who is distant relative.
After making the transfer she was sur
prised to find the township had contracted
with Peck to take care OF her. He cid it in
the manner indicated.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-05
SPORTING EVENTS.
Next Sundays Fight.

Klllen, the Slugger. accompanied by Tom
Chandler, arrived in st. Paul yesterday
from Chicago via the Milwaukee & st. Paul
road. A number of local sports, among
whom were John ares and ice Lannan,
went to the union depot to meet them, but
as the train was three hours late the party
visited the depot again and met the visitors
at about $50 p. m. This is the first visit
of Killen to the Northwest and many
curious eyes looked upon him when he
alighted from the train. He is tall man,
six feet high and carries himself erect, easy
and graceful. They went to the Ryan hotel
where they registered. In the evening they
visited the Olympic theater where they met
John Barnes, Joe Lannan and Pat Conley.
While there Killen was approached by re-
porter. To him he said he was hopeful OF
winning Sundays fight. He had met Lam
nan, he said, and thought he was a good
man. Killen said he would fight at 1913
pounds. In three weeks he has
trained from 21O pounds. He will
keep in training in St. Paul. although he is
now in good condition. In height he is six
feet and measures fortytwo and one-half
inches around the chest. His arms are
long and powerful, but his neck does not
appear to have the shaps of well-formed
slugger. 1t is little too long and we'll
aimed blow would do bad damage to it.
Killen comes from Philadelphia. though
he has been living in Chicago for the past
month or two and is "a years of age. He
has had over fifty battles. only half a dozen,
however, being with men of reputation,
such as Stoddard, Kelly, Tom Boyle, Kali
liner and Morris. and all of these he has
whipped. Morris is the last man whom he
met. the fight taking place in Chicago three
weeks ago. and Morris was stopped before
a round was over.
At the fight Killen will be seconded by
Tommy Chandler, champion middle-weight
of Illinois, while Prof. John Barnes will
act in the same capacity for Lannan. 1t
promises to be one of the most interesting
nights that has ever occurred in the North
west. and the prospects are that large
aud enca will be present to witness it.
To perhaps influence the betting On the
fight Tom Chandler and Klllel will spar at
the Olympic theater Friday night. No
heavy sluggng will be done, but those who
intend witnessing the match will have a
chance to see Killen's bearing before it
takes place. At present Lennon is the ia
vorite, but it is likely that no odds will be
given on Sunday.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-05

LAC, Hill, 5.797, Bascom 164. Bush, Demo
crat, is elected TO the assembly.
Broome county complete 81 res Davenport
4O5. Hill :, ,092, Carr, 6,215, Jones 400, Bas-
ON 13+
eIl6. Hill II, ,346 The Evening Journal esti-
mates that twenty Republican and twelve
Democratic senators, and seventy-four Re-
publican and tifty-two Democratic and two
Independent assemblymen are elected.
Cayuga county complete gives Davenport
7,S64 Hill 5,3l2.
Niagara county complete gives Hill 1880,
Davenport 4, ,4I6.
Franklin county complete gives Davenport
4,235, Hill BATS.
Chautauqua county complete gives Daven-
port S,692, Hill 4,5l3.
Wyoming county complete gives Davenport
3,639 Hill :, 2,466.
Onondaga county complete gives Daven-
port l5,25S Hill 11,105, Bascom 672.
Tioga county complete gives Hill 3,694,
Davenport 4,l19, Bascom 316.
Genesee county complete gives Davenport
S,695, Hill FL, Baseom $50.
Aliegany county complete gives Davenport
5,9l4 Hill 3,5IS, Bascom lose.
Schenectady complete and corrected gives
Hill 2,977, Davenport 2,736; Bascom 194.
Davenport's majority in Livingston county
is 92I.
Davenport has 1,O29 majority in Yates
county.
Sarat ga county complete give Davenport
6, ,e39. Hill ., ,I30, Bascom 4S..
Jefferson county complete gives Davenport
S,237, Hill 6,459, Bascom Sl7.
Westchester county, Fill 1854, Daven-
port 0, ,463, Hill's ajority I'LL.
Lewis county complete, except Osceola,
gives Davenport 1876, Hill 3,0S2, Bascom 240.
The corrected returns from Rensselaer,
county give Hill 1875, Davenport 12,244,
Bascom 7O4.
The latest returns show that Davenport's 5
plurality IN Oneida county complete is 663.
Coggeshal for senator has 2,3S2 majority.
The three Republican assemblymen are
elected.
The following are the latest approximate
majorities in the COMMITTEES not yet reported:
Davenport. Broome, 1875, Chenango, 500,
Cortland 1,05O, Madison, 1914, Ontario, 745,
ST. Lawrence, $500, Schuyler, 50; Hill. OF
sego, 81, Richmond, l, 400, Schohavie, 1857.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-05
Teen,er speaks Falsely.

TORONTO, Ont, Nov. 4.-Hanlan being
interviewed last night regarding Teemer's
explanation of his (Teemer's) letters to
him, says that Teemer's statement that
.Hanlan made overtures to Wallace Ross is
deliberate falsehood. He and Ross were
far from being good friends; in fact, they
could not think less of each other, and
therefore it would be absurd to suppose he
would place himself in Ross power by any
such action. He says Teemers letters were
sent him after the first deposit of 500 had
been made on the match between them.
Therefore. Teemer's statement that the
letters were written for the reason that
Hanlan would not row him unless he
(Teemer) gave a guarantee that Hanlan
should win was false on the face of it.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-05
Rrightou Beach Races.

New YORK, Nov. 4.-The splendid
weather tempted large number of visitors
to the Brighton Beach race course to-day.
The track was in fine condition.
First Race-For three-year-olds, one mile;
Waukesha won by neck, Becky B second,
Mollie Walton third. Time, 2:45.
Second Race-Selling race, three-fourths of
a mile; Marsh Redon won by neck, Hickory
lin second, Granite third. Time, I:17I.
Third Race-Handicap, one and one-fourth
miles; Barnum won by neck, Miss Brewster
second, by a head, Tom Martin third. Time,
2:11.
Fourth Race-For all ages, seven-eighths
of a mile This race was dead heat be-
tween Tattler and Miller, Bessie B third.
Time Isl The stakes were divided.
e Fifth Race-Selling race, one and one-eighth
miles; Inconstant won by q neck, Brunswick
second. Bric-a-Brac third. Time, 1:5SI.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-05
mr. Hendricks on the Election.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Nov. 4.-Vice
President Hendricks was asked to-day:
What do you think of the New York
election?" and he replied:
1T is plain, straight Democratic vic
tory"
''And as SUCH" suggested the reporter,
.'does it mean an Endorsement of the admin
istration?''
II had not thought about it in this respect,
said Mr.. Hendricks, slowly, and after refiec
tion he added: II suppose it may be re-
garded IN that light. Mr. Cleveland did what
he could for the Democracy there and was
anxious for their success. 1t shows that the
party is on its feet, solidly in lne while the In
dependent Republicans, mugwumps, believe
they are called, seem to be out of line, out of
joint and out of fix generally, for they de-
serted their own organization thus early in
the administration.
How does the result in Virginia suit your"
was asked.
Il am very greatly pleased with Gen. Lees
election was the reply, ''for q contrary re-
suit would have very detrimental effect
Mr.. Aquilla Jones, postmaster, sent the
following dispatch TO Gov. Hill:
The Republican party of New York having
honored me with place in their PLATFORM it
seems proper that I should send you my
hearty congratulations.
AQUILLA JONES,
postr0aSfpr at IndiauaDOliS.