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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-05-12

| BILE barrier which I could not cross. /
went as near to her as 1 possibly could,
and she seemed as anxious to meet me as
| to meet her, but to touch each other
seemed impossible. I would take seeds
In my bill and try to feed her, when she
would take seeds il her bill and try to
feed me in the same manner. I could not
receive her gift, nor she mine. Then 1
would fly on to the perch, and sing out
all my love and all my disappointment
while she would appear to do the same
though L never heard her voice. I hover
ed near her all that first day, and scarcely
dared 20 to sleep at night for fear Of los
ing the beautiful visitor. But next morn
ing she was up as soon as I, and our de-
ightful but unsatisfactory companion
ship was resumed.
That was long time ago. I remem-
Der that the outside leaves have been
green, then crimson and gold, twice since
she appeared. The visiting birds outside
have twice come and gone since then.
But they have lost their old charm for
me. No more the vague sweet longings
used to experience at their coming dis
turbs me. I am not seeing possible
mate in each and every one. The whole
love of my being has gone out to the
fairy creature who hovers outside my
cage. She alone long for, sing to, and
endeavor to charm. Ariels heart belongs
to himself no longer. I shall never have
power to love again. And yet I fear 1
shall never be nearer to my queen than 1
am to-day. fear the transparent but ef-
fectual barrier will never be broken
down. I fear life will hold no more for
me than now enjoy. Sometimes think
that my visitor must be spirit bird, who
would vanish could pierce the invisible
screen. Whatever she is she is phan
tom of delight. My whole life is bound
up with hers, and if she should vanish
into the ether whence she came, my own
life would go out also am sure. l will
90 now and sit before the bit OF glass
which seems to contain her, and once
more pour out all my longing and my
love in song. I was never able to sing
as I do since I have known her, my
whole frame seems to culver with melody,
and the only theme OF all my lays is love
love to my phantom bride.
Columbus, WIS.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-05-12
Long-Standing

Blood Diseases are cured by
the persevering use of Ayers
Sarsaparilla.
This medicine is an Alternative, and
causes radical change in the system.
The process, in some cases, may not be
quite so rapid as in others but, with
persistence, the result is certain.
Read these testimonials =
For two years 1 suffered from a Sc
we're pain in my right side, and had
other troubles caused by a torpid liver
and dyspepsia. After giving several
medicines a fair trial without cure, I
began to take Ayers Sarsaparilla. I
was greatly benefited by the first bottle,
and after taking five bottles l was COM
pletely cured. John w. Benson, 20
Lawrence ST., Lowell, Mass.
Last May a large carbuncle broke out
on my arm. The usual remedies had no
effect and 1 was confined to my bed for
eight weeks. A friend induced me to try
Ayers Sarsaparilla. Less than three
bottles healed the sore. In all my expe-
rience with medicine, / never saw more
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-05-12
Out Youm9 Peuple..
THE RUBBER PLANT AND THE
PALM,

A rubber-plant and a small palm stood
Upon parlor floor;
From either side the fireplace
They scanned each other DER.
"what do you rubP" the small palm asked
His statelier neighbor tall.
"AlasW the rubber. plant replied,
81 can not rub at all.
eff had hands like yours" he said,
As wistfully he eyed
His smaller neighbours pretty palms
With fingers opened wide.
"Then / could rubl''-" And yet"
Replied the little palm, "you see,
Though have hands 1 cannot rub,
And that's the rub with me.
"Iwonder why it's always SO;
That something we have got
Seem never quite complete to be
without what we have not.
"I've often longed to rub my hands
With glee here in my tub;
And you, no doubt, have often wished
You had some hands to rub.
Now. if you were I, or were you
No, that's not right, see
But If you and l, were you or |,
What fine plant we should bel"
Still. they did as all good plants should
Kept green all winter long;
So no one ever knew or guessed
That anything was wrong.
st. Nicholas.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-05-12

By observing the teachings of psychology
and experience, Mellin's Food for infants
and invalids has been successfully prepared;
and thousands of mothers, as well as the
scientifically advanced members of the med
ical profession, have now entirely abandoned
the old-fashioned farinaceous foods, and,
availing themselves of Mellin's Food, are
giving health and robust constitutions to
their children and their patients.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-05-12
STANDIN CUP FOR THE OLD
HORSE,

"Mother, Think" said Jerry Freeman
when he was at home, one noon, taking
his lunch,-Jerry, let me say, was work
ing for Farmer Haven,-"mother, I sort of
pity Old Billy"
"Old Billy?
eyes, Farmer Ravens plow-horse. I
think the hired man, Shines Tompkins
works him too hard"
"Sorry for that. Horses don't like
overworking more than men,"
"Sim says horse is horse, and a
man is man, and what one won't stand
man, say-a horse ought to stand be-
cause he is horse. ! tell him, if thing
hurts, then we ought not to do it to a
man, horse, or anything that has life"
"You are right there, Jerry, and, 1
would stand up for the old horse"
Lunch time was over, and jerry ssun-
tered along the road leading to Farmer
Ravens fields. Shines Tompkins was
waiting for Jerry, and near Shines was Old
Billy and the pillow.
"Come |" said Shines, rather sharply
"Waitingl"
"There goes the noon-bell now |" said
Jerry. 81 am right on time.
Shines growled and then grabbed the
pillow handles, while Jerry mounted "Old
Billy" Up and down the field went
horse and rider, pillow and plowman, and
they left behind them the long dark, deep
burrows. 1t seemed as if the field were
written over with lines /; and lines indeed
they were, telling Of very honorable
labor record.
"Old Billy" had been noble beast in
his day, and at first stepped off as if
proudly remembering his past achieve
ments. He hung down his head at last
as il saying "If have been very fine
horse in my day, 1 am tired now and
oh, dear this blowing is tiresome. wish
could rest"
Jerry had look of sympathy, but
Shines had stern, gritty look, as if he
meant that Old Billy should go on : and
il he didn't, then Shines would run that
pillow into him.
"There," said Shines, wiping his fore
head, when they made halt at a bend
in the long burrows, 81 have to work
hard, and I don't see why Old Billy
shouldn't"
"You don't want to overwork ?" asked
Jerry.
"You think Old Billy is overworkingT'
1 spoke to Farmer Haven about that.
He said he would leave it to us, and if
if we didn't pillow, we could do some work
behind the barn, a-clear-in' up. l told
him Old Billy was good for more work.
Well, he said he would leave it to us to
say"
"To us ?" said Jerry, catching up the
words. "Then vote for doing the work
behind the barn, and for giving Old Billy
a rest" Having thus voted, the enter
prising voter jumped down from the
horse.
"Oh-Oh he ssid-he said," replied
the stammering Shines, seeing that he
had been tripped by his own Words
"He said"-
"He said 'us.' That is what you told
me. Come, Shines, let's give Old Billy
rest You wouldn't like to be over
worked"
Shines sputtered but Old Billy's champ
ion was resolute, and the horse was taken
to the stable for lunch and nap
ReU. Edtoard A. Rand, IN Sunday School
Times.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-05-12
27-ENIGMA.

My first is an emblem, an omen, or sign;
My next is in yours, but never in mine;
My third is in master, teacher or lord;
MY fourth is in pennies the miser will hoard;
My fifth is in cataract, foamy and grand;
My sixth you most surely will find in your
hand.
My seventh is in castle. tall roomy house;
My eighth I'll define as the tail of a mouse.
Now if at a whole, you should e'er chance
to be,
You'll hear lots of music-just try it and see.
VIVIAN LovELACE.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-05-12
A FAITHFUL SHEPHERD BOY

A FAITHFUL SHEPHERD BOY.
Gerhardt was German shepherd boy
and noble fellow he was, too, although
he was very, very poor.
One day as he was watching his flock
which was feeding in the valley on the
borders of forest, hunter came out of
the woods and asked:
allow far is it to the nearest villsge?"
"Six miles, sir" replied the boy, "bu
the road is only a sheep track, and very
easily missed"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-05-12

Rheumatism is caused by an acid in the
blood; therefore, external treatment affords
no permanent relief. To eliminate the poi
son and make thorough cure of the dis
ease, nothing else is so efficient as Ayers
Sarsaparilla. Give it a trial. Price 81.
Worth So a bottle.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-05-12
ECHOES FROM PUZZLE LAND.

fAll communications relating to this depart
ment should be addressed to ECHOES from
Puzzle-land," and mailed to W. II. EASTMAN,
East Sumner, Mel
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-05-12
29-CHARADE.

29-CHARADE.
Both man and beast without my first
Would surely suffer and die;
And millions could not work, I'm sure,
without me in supply.
Next, with some fruit, our grandpas did,
And covered it with care,
To keep out Frosty jacks sharp nose;
And blizzard's piercing air.
If third we'd more attention give,
Much better it would be;
Temptation would not be 80 great,
If third we'd do, and flee.
Now as whole, I'm oft. perforce,
On many a railroad line;
For fearful would the danger be,
With running not on time.
s. E. d.
ANSWERS in two weeks.)
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-05-12

is
Here isaeh
o ,pamph Its n nforn ation to
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-05-12
ga FLOWER.

One letter from happiness which we all crave.
One letter from sadness which so many have,
One letter from arnica, soothing to wounds,
One letter from music, concord of sweet
sounds;
One letter from mighty, word of such power;
The whole is the name of asweet little flower.
ETHYL.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-05-12

\ - II rgeucl lady erycoun
II Ii
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ANSWERS.

22.-Fire-brand.
23.-General John A. Logan.
al, Chair. q Table. 3, Coal-hod. 4
Lounge. 5, Bric-a-brac.
25.-
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ss-MoRp SQUARE.

B-WUHU SQUAHE.
l, The whole jury Qaw).
2. A place of combat.
3. Not ever.
4. A Latin poem.
8. Greases (rare).
ST. STEPHANo.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-04-26
SPEAREVILLE NOTES.

Mr.. Holley of Peabody was in town
Tuesday closing up a land deal
Frank Bogart was in Dodge City visit
ing his uncles the Slaven Bros Tuesday
and wednesday.
Mrs. Frank Elliott visited the county
seat one day last week.
G. L. and E. w. Chilcote Sundayed
here.
The good work still goes on at the gas
we'll
Speareville gets a delegate to both the
Ness City and Wichita conventions.
Tony Kelley made business trip to
Dodge Wednesday.
Farming is going to be carried on to a
greater extent this year than ever before
in this part of the country. Prospects
were never better for abundant crops
Mr.. Palmer northwest of town has re-
turned from his trip to Arkansas.
Mrs. Pratt has made an addition to
her residence.
CSNeIdl casts Vi ultdSies III lOWU the
past week
Clarence Elliott made flying trip to
Jetmore Sunday.
Mr.. Morris has concluded to reside
here all summer.
Mrs. Elliott, our new milliner is giving
good satisfaction among the plume and
feather fanciers.
Reid & Upp closed out their goods at
auction sale last Thursday.
Our trustee Mr. Bogart las the largest
territory in the county. He is pushing
the work rapidly,
l. \. Vanvoorhis has sold his entire
stock of general merchandise to R. E.
Shuman.
If the editors of the TIMES would cir
culate themselves little among the peo-
pie of Speareville their paper might
thereby get greater circulation here
We are too busy putting in crops this
week to worry ourselves gathering up
items for papers. Wicked Ulysses.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-04-26
SOCIAL.

At ihe 7. c. \. reading room Saturday
evening April % termed weight
Social which interP -eted means that the
g. e@an having &c tie corresponding
with tIst Of any OF the ladies, win
consider it his duly to acc pany such
lady to the scales fnroYjded lsr the occa-
sion) and ascertain her correct weight;
for which he will pay the collector &c
per pound. aud In return be Invited by
the lady to partake with her lunch
which she will have prepared for the oc-
casion. There will be reception COM
mittee, and com. to furnish ties. "A
very cordial invitation is hereby extended
to every one to attend
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-04-26
A GENEROUS OFFER.

Now is the time to get two weekly
papers with all the campaign and gener-
al news for the cost of your subscription
to the TINES. Send in your names, and
that of your friends with our subscription
price s1.00. and we will send our paper
for one year, and the kansas City
Weekly Journal during the campaign
of 1888
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-04-26

The Kansas department G. A. R. at
the national encampment to be held at
Columbus next September has been as
signed the state auditors room in the
state house next to Indiana and Illinois
These three states being expected to send
the largest delegations Persons who
expect to attend from Kansas will be
furnished sleeping quarters by writing
to A. G. Patton, chairman of the execu-
tive committee. The prospect now is
that this will be the largest and best en-
campment ever held. Let Dodge City
and Ford county be well represented.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-04-26
w p q

In responce to an invitation given by
the Lewis Post 249 G. A. R. Dodge City
Kansas, the ladies visited the Post on
the first Tuesday in April. % names were
presented as charter members for the
formation of a W. R. c. to this Post
On Tuesday evening April 8, at the Ma
sonic Hall, public installation will occur,
to which the public are cordially invited.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-04-26

Promise me one thing" said fond
husband to his wife, land / will promise
you not to drink another glass OF beer
this summer
well, what is it?'
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qouus,s o. MS asspIs' l sm '!I9p o.
aqsss ,qIuSs Ion QvAs qseu qn1iuS Sqs
1sos!Ass usA s,AIes sAsI1 jan ps1s sup
Gou s1s snIs o. ,qs AsI6 Is,es@ slAIss; uo
tss, 1ssIs Scoops OF sqoqqG pss!Sus' Scoops
moAs on so yss, ,qsG ovu.a Ssa sqod
Ao1u; Iupssp 90 Sizes, y ,qe pswsup yol
sysss loAslA Wsoq!ousss cup LAsos qsas
sYsa sgs osu qszplI 1eed oIps1s ,1Emmsp
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-04-26
BUSINESS CHANGE.

Messrs Dean s. Purdum successors to
Geo. S. Emmerson s. Co. are busily en-
gagged in refitting the building prepare
tory to putting in a large stock of grocer
les and queensware. They will shortly
be found at this well known popular
stand prepared to supply all who favor
them with call with first class goods at
prices as cheap as the cheapest. These
gentlemen are well known successful
business men. Give them call.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-04-26
ATTENTION LADIES.

Dressmakers, and also ladies who
wish to do their own dressmaking will
do well to address the undersigned at
Montezuma, Gray county Kansas, who
has been teaching the Moody Taylor sys-
tenn of square measurement for cutting
all kinds of ladies and childrens garments
for five years. There is nothing of the
kind to equal it. Will give you lessons
at your own hours. Terms Reasonable.
INV Mn u. b WcD0wrLI.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-04-26

MARRIED At the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Fl. Snyder on Thursday, April
10, 1888, by the Rev. Powelson, Mr.. JAS.
Purviance and Miss Mary A. Dilley, both
of Witrup Hodgeman Co. KS. The
bride is the. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs,
Isaac Dilley of Hodgeman Co. and niece
of Mrs. Snyder, and is well known here
having lived in this vicinity for the past
ten years; May they live happy and
prosperous life is the wish of their many
friends
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-04-26

The decree of fashion in regard to slim
waists is working a decided revolution.
Wasp wasted girls are happily going out
of style with alarming rapidity and the
young lady who makes a good armful
for young man is ''up, way up, terribly
up" and some of them feel saucy about
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-04-26

Lots in ]. H. Crawford's addition are
moving fast S. Gallagher. jr has lately
made an investment and he knows where
to buy for speculation. Go there and
do likewise.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-04-26

Let our farmers arrange now to grow
some of the mammoth vegetables, fruit
and grain for which Kansas has world
wide reputation. Let samples be taken
to Columbus and exhibited at the nation
al encampment of the G. A. R. next fall.
Seeing will be believing, Believing will
result in an immense immigration to Ford
county next fall and spring Now farm
ers try yourselves and make this sue
cess.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-04-26

Sam Jones says man may have a
head of brains and big heart, but these
won't avail him much without grit, the
kind of grit that will walk right before
the batteries of public opinion and fight
or die there for principle. There is a
good deal of truth in what Sam says,
and no mistake.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-04-26
A RARE BUSHES S
CHI ANCE.

Having arranged to go west, the un
dersigned offer for sale their entire stock,
store and fixtures, comprising full line
of groceries -four. feed. SC.
This is, as our books will show is one of
the best paying businesses in the city, and
can be bought at great bargain.
For particulars. address
J. w. GIBBS. s. Co.,
Dodge City, Kansas.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-04-26

Mr.. and Mrs G. c. Pratt took the east
bound train the first of the week to be
absent several days. Mr.. Pratt goes to
purchase materials for the Dodge City,
Montezuma & Trinidad railway bridges,
while Mrs. Pratt will stop at Lyons, KS.
visiting friends and relatives until his
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-04-26

Attorney Soper has just this week re-
eeived treasury draft of $50. 80 in pay
ment for services performed in New
York in October 1885, as Z. s. commits
sioner. he has pressed and squeezed the
Democratic ADMINISTRATION nearly three
years for this and has not hign opinion
of their business promptness.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-04-26

There will be pound party at the
home of Rev. John E. Gregory on 3rd.
Ave on Friday night of this week. A
cordial invitation is extended to all to
attend.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-04-26

The Ladies Aid Society of the Presby-
terrain church will give mum social
in the Young Mems club room. two doors
north of Bee Hive. 4 cordial invitation
is extended to all. Wednesday eve,
Nav End.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-04-26

J. NJ. kirkpatrick has sold the Vancil
& Mcdonald brick building on Chestnut
street, to Fl. E. Wellman: consideration
s45OO. Also $40 acres of land; consider
alton $4,000.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-04-26

Mr.. W. Heineike, Ansorial artist at the
Bee Hive, started for his home in Missouri
last Monday. to be absent about two
weeks. Madam rumor says that he will
bring Mrs. Heineike with him on his re-
turn. This is rather unsupported but his
many friends will join with the TINES in
wishing him happiness in his new
relations.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-04-26

Our efficient sheriff has just returned
from Topeka where he left Herman
Krumpleman an insane man in charge of
the authorities of the state asylum. We
hear many encomiums from the bar
and others as to the thoroughness and
efficiency of our good sheriff H. B. Bell
who since he has been in office has given
the highest satisfaction, even those so
unfortunate as to be placed in his charge
as prisoners, sperk in highest praise of
their treatment at his hands. We are
glad to note these facts in praise of a
worthy official.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-04-26

Every person subscribing to or renew
ing their subscription to this paper will
be supplied with the Kansas City Weekly
Journal free during the campaign of 1888
Here is an opportunity to place your
family the largest and best weekly paper
published in Kansas City. Send your
name at once and get two papers for the
price of your own. Owens & Meden-
hall, Publishers.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-04-26

The Levy Grand hotel at Larned rs.
was opened Tuesday night with grand
ball and banquet. Of course to make it
complete the music was furnished by
the Dodge orchestra.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-04-26

Mr. Rockwell is suffering from wound
ed hand caused by the falling of pan,
and is consequently laid up and unable
to work
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-04-26

Garden City had two fires last Friday.
Total loss about $4,000. The insurance
companies seem to know what they
were doing when they withdrew their
business from that town
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-04-26

Mr.. Fl. E. Wellman will be found in
charge of the Office of j. NJ. Kirkpatrick
during his absence and will answer
satisfactorily all calls tor business usually
done by the firm.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-04-26

A large immigration is rushing into
Kansas The prospect is encouraging
the farmers are working, crops are grow
ing and Kansas is booming.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-04-26

The Globe informs its readers that the
steal rails for the D. c. NJ. & T. Ry. will
be shipped over the A. T. & S. F. We
cannot understand Bro FrOst's mo tive
in giving this statement to the public,
when in fact the rails. ties. etc. are COM
ming via the Rock Island route.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-04-26

L. E. McGarry left last Tuesday for
Cimaron and will make an extended trip
through the southwestern part of the
state before his return.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-04-26

The demand for brick is so great in
Dodge City that it is impossible to supply
the demand Our city hall and other
large buildings are delayed until this
supply is increased
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-04-26

We understand that the material is be
ing delivered for the d. C. NJ. & I.
This road will be in operation to Monte
yuma in short time.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-04-26

Work on the college is progressing
rapidly. The citizens of Dodge feel
elated over the enterprise and will give
it their patronage and aid.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-04-26

Mr. A. Dickey of Des Moines Iowa
arrived Yesterday on visit to his daugh-
ter Mrs. Chas II. Martin. He expects to re.
main a short time in the CITY.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-04-26

Rev. F. E. Sheldon and family are
about to move to Great Bend, from which
point Rev. Sheldon will be engaged in
mission work
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-04-26

Miss Estella Z. Freeman entertained a
number of her friends at her home on
Avenue E. on Saturday last in honor OF
her twelfth birthday.