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The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1890-06-18
THE WATER WAS HOT.
A Celebrated Practical Joker Gets the
Tables Turned ON Him.

A Celebrated Practical Joker Gets tho
Tables Turned on Him.
Young Edward ii. SOthern is pretty
nearly as much disposed to practical
Jokes as was his father, who in his day
beat the worlds record in that line, but
the young man has recently had to ac-
knowledge that for once he was over
come. The incident occurred at the
hotel where Mr.. Sothern was stopping.
A party of his friends were discussing
the laughable and effective scene in the
second act of Lord Chumley," in which
he takes his morning bath behind a
screen. and after splashing in a bath
tub full of water speaks of the GOODNESS
of the water and his perplexities in
dressing. The group of his friends fell
into an argument as to whether SOthern
could do the whole thing in nine min
utes, the time which it occupies on the
stage.
The debate eliminated in wager.
the winner to donate stakes to a charit-
able purpose, that Mr.. SOthern could not
enter the bathroom at the hotel, robed
only in his dressing-gOwn, take his
plunge, dress himself as in the play, re-
peating the lines set down in the same
manner as he does each evening, and re-
appear in nine minutes. Mr.. SOthern
thought he could, although he had never
tried it. AT the time appointed the per-
sons interested met Mr.. Sothern in his
room, and while he retired behind a
screen to disrObe for the trial one of the
number volunteered to fill the bath-tub
with water, STIMULATING that at the APP
pointed cue only Mr.. SOthern should
plunge into it so as to be thoroughly
submerged. This gentleman was the
one who had wagered that Mr.. Sothern
could not succeed. When all was an
nounced as ready Mr.. Sothcrn entered
the bath room, partially closing the
door, and proceeded with the lines OF the
play, speaking them just as earnestly as
he does on the stage. People who have
seen the play will remember that he
speaks of the water being frozen. his
calling for hammer to break the ice,
his shivering in contemplation. and then
saving: lone brave plunge. and all is
over" Just as he is supposed to dash into
the water.
Sothern made brave jump into the
bath tub at the hotel. and the noise OF
the plunge was distinctly heard outside.
Then came up great and agonizlns
wall. oh" shrieked Sothern, you
villains have filled this tub with scald-
ing water Never mind. I'll make it
vet, but l will do my shivering outside
of the tub
There were shouts OF laughter from
the other room, but Mr. Sothern pro-
ceeded with the lines and business OF
the scene to the end. and issued from
the bathroom fully dressed and asked
in his usual bland fashion: where's
nv other slipper in just seven minutes
and three-quarters- But the high color
in his face was not all due to indigna-
ton at the joke played upon him.-Phil-
adelphia Inquirer.
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FIG. 2.-rHocAR AND CANULA.

inches below the backbone and midway
between the last rib and point of the
left hip. The instrument should be
firmly, deliberately, and forcibly pushed
downward, inward and forward, to the
depth of at least three or four inches.
when the accumulated gas will escape.
The canula or sheath of the trocar
should be left in the puncture to permit
the gas to escape for time, and for the
introduction through it of half an ounce
to an ounce of aromatic spirits of am
monia in half teacupful of warm
water once an hour till the animal re-
covers Half the quantity for sheep.
Then give pound of linse ed oil by the
mouth. Fig. 2 shows trocar and canula.
Fig. 2 shows the trocar and canula ready
for use. The trocar only is withdrawn.
This trouble is OF so short duration and
the emerge ncy so great that no time
can be wasted to summon a veterinar-
ian. In all similar emergencies the
owner, or employe, or farmer must
prrctice one of many arts.-American
AgriculturiSt.
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upon the wrist. The other chopstick
held by tho thumb, first and second
fingers Figure ., just as the pen is held
in writing, and is tho working member
Of tho pair, moving freely up and down
in any direction. A little practice will
enable one to manage the chopsticks
with case, and to hold them lightly, but
surely and firmly, that they will not
wobble nor lose their hold of any thing.
At first one will find his chopsticks
making rs and crosses in the air, flying
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1890-06-18
MULCHING.

Its Value in Retaining Moisture in the
Soil.
The principal Object in mulching dur
ing the summer is to aid in retain
ing moisture in the soil. Any material
two inches of finely pulverized soil will
do it if care is taken to work in good
season. This can be readily tested by
keeping the surface around the plants
in the best possible filth and then ex-
aiming underneath this mulch and the
soil will be found to be moist
In addition to aiding to retain moist
ure in the soil a mulch will be of con-
siderable benefit in many cases in keep
ing down the weeds. A mulch of coal
ashes applied around peach trees, cur
rant or gooseberry bushes will in addi-
tion to retaining moisture in the soil
almost effectually keep down the weeds,
and when it is desirable not to cult
vate, this will be quite benefit.
other one material and generally it will
be better if it is old.
When they can be secured without
too much inconvenience forest leaves
make good mulch. The same
may be said of bagasse from the
sorghum mill. If partially withered
it is one of the very best materials that
can be used, especially during the sum-
mer. 1t is best not to apply too early,
and yet the work should not be delayed
until the weather gets too warm and the
soil dry. Give sufficient cultivation to
keep the soil in good filth and the
weeds down, before applying the mulch
in order to get the largest amount of
benefit.
Newly set trees, shrubs or fruit plants
can nearly always be benefited by
mulching at least the first summer, un.
til they get reasonably we'll established.
Tomato plants, melon and cucumber
vines will make better growth and
yield larger crop if care is taken to
mulch before the soil becomes too dry.
In a dry season good crops can often be
secured by mulching when otherwisethey
would prove failure, while with crops
that need little or no cultivation during
the summer outside of what is neces-
sary to keep them down the weeds can
be largely reduced by applying mulch
that will keep the weeds from grow
ing. Atleast the mulch will keep clear
the weeds at a much less cost than by cul-
tivating.-Farm, Field and Stockman.
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HOW TO USE CHOPSTlcKS.

The Chinese Implements Preferred to
Knives and Forks.
White pair of chopsticks may seem
to us to be the clumsiest of substitutes
for the knife and fork, says ST.
Nicholas, the Chinese and Japanese use
them with such ease and skill that they
are magic wands in their fingers.
''They cut their food with their dag
gers and they eat with pitchforks!"
cried tho Mortified Japanese who first
saw Europeans eating in such bar
barrie and revolving manner with the
knife and fork.
Light-fingered, deft and initiative as
the Japanese and Chinese are, it takes
them as long to learn the proper and
graceful use of the knife and fork as it
requires for us to master the evOlutiOns
and etiquette of the chopsticks.
In Japan, where exquisite neatness
and daintiness mark every part of house
hold living, the same chopsticks are
used only once. At feast or at an or
binary tea-house. long paper envelope
laid beside ones bowl contains pair of
twelvc-inch sticks no thicker than lead
pencils, whitfield from clean white pine.
To show that they have never been used
the two sticks are whitfield in one piece
and split apart only half their length.
When tho first course of the meal is
brought in one breaks apart his chop
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1890-06-18
BROOD SOWS.
Their Care and Treatment While Rearing
Their Young.

Their Care and Treatment While Rearing
Their Young.
The SOW should have immediate at
tention and at frequent intervals have
an easily digested feed The best
thing that l have ever tried is new milk
from fresh COW. and given in the fol-
lowing quantities and tines one quart
every hour, and little or no solid food.
Three times each day give in the milk
a half teaspoonful of turpentine, and if
there can be added between times a half
teacupful of strong, sweetened catnip
tea, SO much the better. The udder
should be bathed and gently though
briskly rubbed with stimulating lini-
ment that has sufficient oil in it's COM
position to prevent blistering or irrita-
ton of the skin. Lard two parts and
turpentine one, if carefully applied so
as not to get on the teats, is good. The
principal help must, however, come
from stimulating food which is of easy
digestion. and for such purposes there is
nothing that approaches new milk sup
piled often.
Too much attention can not be given
to amount, kind of feed and time of Civ
ing the same to all nursing sows. They
should be fed not less than three times
q day, and four or FIVE is still better.
and never allowed to fill themselves so
full as to make digestion difficult. One
half the trouble with the pigs arises
from the injudicious feeding of the
sows that are nursing. When the diges-
ton is impaired in the slightest degree
the quantity and quality is in like man
ner affected, and in turn the digestion
and health of the pigs suffer in an in
creased proportion, because they are
comparatively weak and feeble, and not
SO we'll able to resist the effects of such
disturbances. The important thing for
the herdsman is to keep the SOW healthy,
vigorous and undisturbed. and but little
trouble will be experienced with the
pigs. When the pigs are under four
weeks old the SOW should not be allowed
to run out in the grass until the dew is
of. and in wet weather keep the pigs
out OF wet grass and mud. There is
much that might be written on the sub
ject Of diseases of pigs. but as l have
within the last year written an article
in the Gazette upon that subject will
not now enter further into that field
Breeders Gazette
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O'Conor breed, and consequently he be-
longs to that numerous class OF Thes-
plans who are constantly out OF an
engagement. Usually Van Parry is
compelled to dress very shabbily, but he
now presented a very different appear
ance indeed. His clothes were of hand
some material, and of the latest style;
re wore watch and chain. and in his
hand he carried handsome gold-headed
cane. In explanation of his improved
appearance Jim said:
''I'll give you the sickening details.
About three months ago got out of an
engagement, and for two or three weeks
! had pretty tough time of it. Final
ly l went to see Manager Fly and told
him wanted an engagement.
"1'm afraid 1 haven't got any for
you,' he replied. What are you good
at?'
"'Oh, any thing. I'd tackle Hamlet if
you say so.'
"'Hamlet? Well. just step out there
and recite the soliloQuy for me-
"'To tell the truth, MIR. Fly said I,
frankly, 4 never got as far as the
soliloquy. 1t wasn't my fault. though,
Alex. The unappreciative audiences
never let me get further than the first
scene But there are lots of other
things can do. There are only few
of us actors left that make as good a
Dromio as do. Have you got mate
for me?'
"'No, I'm not giving Comedy of Err
rors" this season. I'm afraid can't use
you
I'd be willing to take a subordinate
part, then. I'm great as an Irish
man-servant. Ono of those fellers with
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1890-06-18

chopsticks and dip it in the cup of soy,
hold up bit of fowl and nibble it and
do expert tricks with the convenient
little sticks Some small boys and girls
whom have known have become so in.
fatuated with the chopsticks that they
grumbled when they were made to use
their knives and forks, and their parents
would be in despair when these young.
sters would suddenly be caught at the
dinner table ''chopsticking" away at
the meat, potatoes or strawberries with
the ease of natives.
The supreme proof Of ones skill is to
be able to lift an egg with chOpsticks, or
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1890-06-18

feather buster, and an "Arrah.
Bridget, me darlint. give mo tashte of
yer lips" leer on my cOuntenance.'
"'We have all tho Irish servants We
want, and each one has an understudy.'
"'That's too bad muttered, feeling
very bad; but how are you of for
supes? I'm grand as Roman soldier.
Very stately and majestic
Don't need any, replied the man.
ager, firmly.
"'Well-er-is there any chance for me
to paste up show bills or 60 around and
leave Autographs in store windows?
I'm a hustler at that. Or perhaps I
could shift scenes for you?'
Nothing, sir, nothing
"I was getting desperate, Alex, and
actually contemplated suicide, when an
immense three-base idea struck me. 1
actually gave little dclirious yell of
JOY. VIGOROUSLY patting the manager on
the back, whispered huskily: Come
over to the other side Of the room away
from the window where no one can
overhear us have struck on to one Of
the greateSt snaps otoF ueSru VI IN inc
atrical life. 1t beats tanks and phe-
nomenal kids all to thunder
".What is it?' asked the manager,
firmly believing that was a lunatic.
"'Your leading lady, sir. your leading
lady, said 1, excitedly. has she any
scandal or complications on handT
''.No, sir, she's a married lady and
thoroughly respectable
"Good! Goodr Iejaculatei, clapping
my little hands with JOY. That's just
what supposed when heard you were
not drawing big houses. Now, her hus-
band, sir, is he of jealous, irascible
disposition?
"'Well. 1 should say he vast
"'Just what want! Now, for my lit
tie scheme. Pll just fill your house to
overlooking every night for fifteen dol
lars week.
"'How are you going to do it?'
''I'm pretty hard up. and am not par
ticular what do to get little dust. Now,
propose to make love to your leading
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sticks, and placing
one in tho angle of
tho right thumb
braces it firmly
against the tip of
tho third finger, as
in figure 1. That
chopstick is held
rigid and immov-
able, receiving no
motion except as the
whole hand turns
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are not cut. Wherever laths cross ono
another they are nailed. and the nail
put through is clinched The contriv-
ance looks very frail but is really quite
seryiceable, and with the addition OF .
little green Diamond dye doesn't look
out of place. The shelves are made, as
will be seen from the cut, from four or
five laths ON edge. They are used in
this way to give the stand greater
strength. First make the shelves and
to them add the frame.-Hope.
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to transfer eggs
from one basket
to another. The
smooth, round
ing surface gives
no good hold,
and, after the
perfect balance
is found, too firm
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out of his fingers
and performing
strange and I'M
expected tricks
in his helpless
right hand. A
traveller enjoys
his meats at q
j a p a n e Sc tea
hnncn n.hnn hn
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1890-06-18
A BRILLIANT IDEA.
Sweet Makes an Important Sug-
gestiOn.

N E DA Y +,
while strolling
d ow n Broad
way, l met an
oil d acquaint-
a nee named
JamcsVan Par
ry. whom l had
not seen for
more than a
year. Van Par
ry claims to be
an actor, but
he really is not,
his tai en- t
being of the
James Owen
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A Cheap Plant Stand.

Here is plant stand which any one
can make with few laths and five cents
worth of wire nails. 1t is the length of
of lath so that most of the laths used
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TAKE care of the roots of the trees
and plants that you are transplanting
They will not stand exposure.
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FRIDAY FINDS CRUSOE.
Strange Meeting Between Wild Man and
His Master.

Strange Meeting Between Wild Man and
His Master.
A strange scene occurred the other
day in one of the booths at Paris fair.
The great attraction" was an uncivil-
lied individual described as bona fide
savage of extraordinary ferocity."
This parsonage. who rejOices in the
name of Colo" was squatting in cage
provided with strong bars and bolts, and
the inhabitants of the Western town
were streaming into the booth to con-
template his visage and acquaint them
selves with his manners and habits,
when his stern gaze was suddenly seen
to relax.
Tears soon flowed down his sable
cheeks, and, sObbing violently, he
rushed to the door of his cage, and.
pushing back the bolt, threw his arms
round gentleman who had just walked
in. At first it was imagined that this
''Child of Nature" had taken leave of
his senses, and the spectators started
back in fear and trembling, expecting
every moment to see the stern wild man
throttle the person he had singled out
from among the company for his atten-
lions.
Soon, however, their apprehensions
were dispelled. for the gentleman was
also noticed to betray symptoms Of emo
ton. 1t turned out that Colo" had
been in his service for some time in
Martinique, and that four years ago he
had come to France in search of his
master. to whom he was much attached.
III P,,1 lr,l
from one town to the other exhibiting
himself at fairs with this one object al
ways in view.
His master was so much touched at
this proof of affection that then and
there he took 'Colo" once more into his
service.-Paris Letter.
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Ambiguous.

Mistress wishing to see il her message
had been correctly delivered)-Whatdi did
you tell the ladies. Bridget?
Bridget told 'em yez wasn't feelin'
we'll. and yez was gOin' to call on 'em
soon, and they says they was sorry to
hear 1.-THE Jury.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1890-06-18

The sc b Dol children of BROOKLYN
have voted IN favor of the golden rod as
the National flower. The hickory rod
didn't get single vote.-Norristown
Herald.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1890-06-18

-AnOther solemn and impressive
warning against the cigarette habit
comes from Mississippi. At Lowry
Island. in that State. a gentleman
smoked a single cigarette, and within
ten minutes fell from high place and
broke his neck. Rega I'd for historic ac-
curacy compels US to add that when he
fell he had rope around his neck and
the sheriff was present in his official
ton TranScript
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-21

In way that exposed small fraction OF
the handkerchief, but that small fraction
showed dash cf Bright color which served
as sort OF relief 20 the black and white en-
"moie. We have always fr0wned upon
,nls idea you know, but among the fellows
VINO nave taken 1t up over here are some
VINO pass muster among their acquan-
tances as men of excellent taste.
On The promenade | notice that morning
ana afternoon coats are running 10 blue
greys and grey mixtures In rough faced
goods. trOCk coats are made double
breasted. the skirts a trihe fuller than here
ioiore. They close with three or four but
tons. according 10 the height Of the wearer.
With them are worn dOuble-breasted vests
having buttons covered with black silk in
tiny checks. Striped trousers are the mode.
ihcyIarc not cut so tight a. those for even.
ing wear. 1t is the fashion among men
who are pleased with the shape Of their
!eot 10 have the trousers 80 cut at the bottoms
that the pedal cNtrcmiics will Ice advan-
tagcously displayed.
Among the bowling swclls there is a
craze for small waists. and the old story
about men wearing stays is going the rounds
once more.
AT The present writing | notice many
white twill vests. some with small dots and
neat squares I'm blue. Our timo-honOrcd
| friend, the covert coat Is worn looser and
wider.
The swell dining jacket is corded at the
edges and faced with plain silk. In travel
ing suits bluc-grcys have 20 a large extent
taken the place of light-cOlOred checks.
F0hs are in general use, gold and silk are
the fayOute combination. occasionally !
encounter the fob I'm a white ribbon with
silver pendant. In gloves the various tan
shades are popular, and viii continue m
good form.
IL may interest yOu 10 know that have
met that eccentric individual the MARQUIS
DE Leuyillc Next % the way he wears his
hair. winch Is long and curly and trimmed
to fall over his forehead like "a cascade, the
most noticeable thing about the Marquis Is
his dress suit. The coat has lapels which
are conspcuously large and silk-iaccd. The
waist is loose, the tails long and very full.
/ His vest iastcns with five buttons set close
together, and has "a deep circular opening
Holman Houses leiter from London IN
the August Mems Outtittor
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-21

internal revenue reports collections for the
city Of Richmond to-day as follows:
Tax paid cigars and cigarettes, S9ss.2o;
do, topaccos, $3,2Ii.32; do, special, sI9.4s.
Total, $3,Ii2.
Internal revenue collections for the city
Of Richmond for the week ending Saturday,
September 20. 1890: Tax paid cigars and
cigarettes, Sll,GglGj; do, tObacc0s, S2l,-
272.s0; DO. special, $79fS. Total, so, 0io.D3.
Office Of the tobacco inspector reports to-
day: nspectons-Bright, - hOgsheads (;
Reinspections- I,right, IL hogsheads; dark,
3 hogsheads.
Samplng for the week ending saturday,
September 20. 1880: nspections-Bright,
l2G hOgsheads; dark. lO2 hogsheads; West
ern, hOgsheads. nspectiOns-Bright,
81 hogsheads; dark, Al. Total sampling
for the week. 81 hOgsheads.
Farmers, Wilson's, Allegheny, Old Do
minion, Crenshaw's. seabrook's, Meals,
Davenport's, and Shockoe warehouses re-
port to-day: Receipts, 63 hogsheads. De
liyeries, 4s hOgsheads, , tierces and boxes.
Same warehouses. with Virginia, Waugh
ans, Shelburne's, Planters and Merchants,
and Myers warehouses added. report for
the week ending Saturday, September 30.
1890. Receipts, l5S hogsheads, ! tlerces
and boxes. Deliveries, 49, hogsheads, II
tierccs and boxes.
Registered at the Tobacco Exchange
saturday, september 20, 1880: Herbert Ar
ringtOn, Petersburg: Il. 4. Stokes. Lynch
burg: Augustine Royal, Manchester.
The Louisville Confessional of Friday,
September IL. 1890, has the following on
that leaf tobacco market:
~ very much improved lot Of offerings
made things decidedly more cheerful about
the breaks today. There was perhaps very
little change in prices, but the better char
acter of the offerings made it appear as If
there was. The feature Of the day was the
sale Of several very fine lots at the Falls
City House.
Thomas CarmOdy, Of Montgomery
county. sold one lot Of thirty hogsheads
which averaged $2l, over 5000. clear Of eX-
penses being paid for the thirty. There
were twenty hOgsheads at least, ranging
from $3.50 TO so, and ten hogsheads at
least. ranging from SLID 10 Sl1.lj. All
this lot was of the fillery character, red and
very sweet Its fine condition was one of
its chief merits. ID. {. Lisle, Of Clark cOun-
". sold at the same warehouse ten hogs
heads of very sweet and sound hllery red
hurley. of which six were leaf, and. four
Tugs. the prices ranging from S2i.JO TO
Slj.2j.
"The market for all desirable types of
sound, sweet tobacco snONeu Strung trout
to-day. None Of these kinds were neglected.
No h0gshead of decided characted was neg
lected, but low grades, mixed and funked
hogsheads showed no improvement"
The following was received from llender-
sou, y. G., dated september 18th: Town
crowded with tobacco. Largest sales of the
year. over three hundred wagons and
nine car loads came in last night. mostly
from eastern counties. Sales will be con-
tinued till night. Quality Of offerings only
fair"