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The Dickinson press., 1890-09-20
A Wagon Seat.

A good adjustable wagon seat is thus
made for a wagon from which the box
has been removed in order to haul lum-
Der, wood, ETC.: Into a piece of plank 6
inches wide cut two holes, one in each
end, and put the same between and over
the front stakes Of the wagon. At the
center and at right angles to this piece
fasten another plank / foot wide and 8
feet long. Now get the iron seat from
the mower and bolt it through the plank
and cross bar at its center and you have
a comfortable seat.-New York indie.
pendent.
The Dickinson press., 1890-09-20
PITT ON THE BRAKES

health. Failing strength, impaired digestion
and assimilation are the marks of decline.
Check these and other signs Of premature decay
with the great ~vitatizer and restraining touic,
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. Beginning at the
fountain head, the stomach, the Bitters remedies
its ineficiency, corrects it's errors, and sets it Wig
orously ut work. The digestive organ is thus en-
abled 10 thoroughly separate from the food its
n%utritive principles. which the blood assImilating
is enriched. Thus is the system nourished, and
being nourishcd, strengthened, and abnormal
waste OF its tissues stayed. Appetite, the power
to rest we'll, a regular habit are also re-estab-
lishcd, and the various functions move once more
in their natural and hcalthful groove. The Bit
tiers, moreover, is n specific for and preventive of
ma!arial complaints, rheumatism, biliousness
and kidney troubles.
The Dickinson press., 1890-09-20
Street Signs in St. Louis.

Since the removal Of the old street
lamps which bore the names of the differ
ent thoroughfares the inhabitants of st.
Louis have been the subjects of much
bewilderment when taking their walks
abroad at night. The street inspector of
the city has the credit of being struck
by q happy thought in the idea Of de-
noting the streets by shadow signs. The
name of the street is painted on the cleo
trio light globe and the shadow is thrown
on to the ground. Painted letters of
three-quarters of an inch give a shadow
of five feet, which can be easily read
over twenty yards away.-Exchange.
The Dickinson press., 1890-09-20
Curiosities Of tho Patent Omce,

The records of the patent Office show
some most remarkable devices. Among
the instances of this lately quoted is an
automatic bath tub, which starts the hot
and cold water at a given time in the
morning, maintains exactly the right
temperature by a thermostatic arrange
ment, rings Il bell when the bath is
ready, and two minutes later suddenly
drops the sleeper's pillow and turns him
out. On the principle that prevention is
better than IL r another genius has de-
vised an illuminated cat" This animal
is built of %pasteboard and made lumi-
nous with PHOSPHORUS, and her steady
glare through the livelong night fills the
souls of the rats and mice with dismay.
New York Commercial Advertiser.
The Dickinson press., 1890-09-20
Height of Luminous Clouds.

A series of experiments have been con-
Quoted in Germany during the past year
with the object of determining the height
of luminous clouds, and a large number
of Photographic impressions have been
secured. From these a valuable fund Of
information on cloud phenomena has
been gained. The result of comparing
the various results obtained at different
observatories goes to show that these
clouds have the extraordinary altitude
of ~fifty-one and one-half miles above the
sea level.-New York Telegram.
The Dickinson press., 1890-09-20
Had No Roost for Angels,

A little boy was the other day asked
if he did not wish that a certain lady of
whom he was very fond and who had
just died could come back to see him.
He thought ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS "Well,
yes; if she can come just like any other
lady and make a call, yes; but if she
comes with her wings and cannot sit
down l think she had better stay where
she is."-Boston Home Journal.
The Dickinson press., 1890-09-20
Tho Passion for Knowing.

Knowledge valuable as a lever to
lift men and women to a higher plane Of
being, but it is not in itself the be-all
and the end-all of existence. The passion
for knowing is superior to the knowledge
itself, but both together are not sufficient
to insure the welfare of nation. There
must also be tho desire, the effort and
the VISIONS to use the knowledge as to
improve and exalt the character, and so
to cultivate tho whole nature of those we
teach as to make them not only better
scholars, but better and nobler men and
women.-New York Ledger.
The Dickinson press., 1890-09-20
He Wanted to Try

"Oh, MI. Dolbey, said Freddy, "won't
you please stand right here a minute on
the rug"
Certainly, Freddy" replied Dolbey
much amused. But why do you want
me to stand there?"
"Oh, sister Amy said you were ugly
enough to stop q clock and I wanted to
see you do it.n-Drakels Magazine.
The Dickinson press., 1890-09-20
HOMEsEEKERs, EXCURSIONS.
On ssThe Burlington," September 0
and 23. and October Ia. 1880.

and %, and October IA, 1880.
On the above dates, the agents of
the Chicago, Burlington & Northern
Railroad, at all stations. will sell
"Homeseekers'" Excursion tickets
to all principal land points in South.
ern Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska. AR.
kansas. Indian Territory, Texas, New
Mexico. Colorado, Wyoming, Utah,
Idaho, Montana, South and North Da.
kota, Northwestern Iowa, Minnesota,
Tennessee, Louisiana, Alabama and
Mississippi, at a very low rate for the
round trip, good for return within
thirty days from date of sale. For
further information apply to any
ticket agent of 1.-THE Burlington" or
write to w. j. c. Kenyon, Gen. Pass.
Agent, G. Ban. Il. r., st. Paul, MINI.
sept G-5.t
The Dickinson press., 1890-09-20

1t has been lately observed that water
purified as much as possible, and stand
ing only a short time in contact with the
air, showed next day a continuous de-
crease of conductivity, which gradually
disappeared, giving place to the normal
unavoidable increase. Professor Pfeiffer
concludes that this'is due to micro-organ-
ismseoming into the water and absorbing
the conducting substances present.
The Dickinson press., 1890-09-20
waccinr tho Tongue in s,eep,

Many persons, of all ages and both
sexes, in perfect health cannot hold their
tongues when asleep. This habit is due
to indigestion or to cerebral irritability.
The remedy is IN early meal before 60
ing to bed, taking half a pint of cold wa
ter before putting the head on the pill
low, and always sleeping on the right
side-never on the back. In case of pre-
mature wakefulness a copious draught
of water usually induces sleep.-New
York Telegram.
The Dickinson press., 1890-09-20
Pen Rack,

Get a block of hard wood 4 by II by
II inches in size, and bore in it four /
inch holes. Screw this block on your
desk, where it will be handy to slip your
fountain pens into. They will always
be right end up.-Writer.
The Dickinson press., 1890-09-20

The specific gravity of aluminium be-
ing taken as one, soft steel is very nearly
eos times as heavy; copper, $50 times as
heavy; ordinary high brass, 3.45 times
as heavy; nickel, 3.5 times as heavy; sill
yer 4 times as heavy; lead, 4.8 times as
heavy; gold, ~ times as heavy.
The Dickinson press., 1890-09-20
And IL Difference in tho Speakers.

And a DiMercnce In the Speakers.
"There is a good deal of difference be-
tween an after dinner and a before din
ner speech"
'Think SOP
Certainly. The after dinner speech
begins, 'Unaccumstomed as l am to
public speaking etc., and the before
dinner speech begins, Madam, may l ask
for a little bite? etc. "-Boston Courier.
The Dickinson press., 1890-09-20
An Accommodating waitor.

Gentleman (dining)-Will you bring
me some radishes, please?
Waiter-I beg pardon, sir. They are
not now in the market. But-ah-we
can serve yer 'ighness with the 'orse-
raddish!-Drake's Magazine.
The Dickinson press., 1890-09-20
a New CharacterlzatIo,

N New characterization
Ella (spitefully)-Their marriage was
nothing but a trade union.
Sophie-A trade union?
Ella-Yes; she traded her money for
his title. .-Judge.
The Dickinson press., 1890-09-20
NOTICE OF HOMESTEAD FINAL

NOTICE OF HOMESTEAD NAL
PROOF.
Land Office at Bismarck, N. ID.
Sept. 10, 1880.
Notice is hereby given That tho following
named settler has filed notice OF his intention 70
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be nude before the Judge or
on Oct. 10th, 1890, viz: icy
SAMUEL BRAND,
for the northwcat I Of section 20, township 1870,
range %.
lie names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of,
said land. viz:
Chas. Kono and Daniel Il. Forbes, of Glad
stone, n. D.; William Fcnno and Lewis L. Lewis,
of Taylor, N. D.
f. S. NEAL,
sept.13'6t. Register.
The Dickinson press., 1890-09-20

Houses for rent. Inquire at the
store of N. G. Lawrence. jan4.tf,
The Dickinson press., 1890-09-20
SAMUEL N
OF HOMESTEAD FINAL

NOTICE OF HOMESTEAD FINAL
PROOF.
LAND OFFICE AT BISMARCK, N, d.
September 2, 1890.
named settler has filed notice of his intention 10
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Judge or
Clerk Of the District Court ut Dickinson, N. D.,
on October Is, 1890, viz:
WILLIAM DITTBERNER,
for the southwest I of section SO, township 1870.
range &c..
He names the following witnesses to prove hia
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of,
said land, viz:
friedrich w. Alpert, Peter LEM, Henry noll-
manu., Ambrose Dienst, all of Richardton, N.
Oak.
OscAn f. REA,
Sept. 6-6t Register.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-06
THINGS THEATRICAL.

John Hallett and Lillian Carroll were recently married at Denver. Helene Brooks has secured the exclus- i've rights to '"The Ruling Passion" Lydia Thompson will open her season on November 1, in a new farce-comedy.
 Mrs. Leslie Carter and her leading lady, Helen Bancroft, were both born in Dayton, O.
 There is every prospect of an early production of Margaret Fleming" in New York.
 "The Private Secretary" so far this season is ahead of all Its previous rec- ords financially.
 John Ryan now assumes the part of Jacques Martin in "A Fair Rebel" com pany.
 Charles Forbes' Japanese Male and Female Minstrels will have H. R. Slo- cum in advance.
 Hughes & Farron have made g suc- cess in their new sketch, "The Old Home on the Swsnee River"
 "All the Comforts of Home" may be given special productions in Philadel- phia, Chicago and San Francisco. Bert Thayer, the whistlinR comedian, late with HAllen and Harte, has been engaged for Violet Mascotte's Corker Company.
 John Le Clair, the juggler, mimic, etc., recently arrived from Europe. He will soon open at . New York Theater.
 Monroe and Rice opened ct the Ma tional Theater, Philadelphia, to the largest advance sale known in the histo- ry of the house.
 Miss Kate Bartlett has been engaged by Manager Charles Frohman to play Susan, in "Held by the Enemy"
 Jacques Martin has resigned from "A Fair Rebel" and gone over to Held by the Enemy" in which he impersonstes the Coon"
 Lotta Florens, nee Lottie Florence Cooke, of the Emma Abbott Opera Com pany, Is detained at her home in Louis vile by illness. Miss Marie Madison is the author of '"The Witch" to be presented this fall with Marie Hubert Frohman as tho central figure. Logan Paul has resumed his role of the French doctor, in ::'Wife for Wife. " He now makes up with mustache and | goatee, instead of @ full beard. Manager Ed Rue denies that M. A. Scanlan has withdrawn from the road. He continues on tour in New England, and goes South early next month.
 "All the Comforts of Home" next to Francis Wilson, is doing the largest business in New York City at present The comedy could easily run through the season.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-06
boaIly knitting, and smiling at my atten.yts

busEy knitting, and smiling at my attempts at walking.
 But grew better rapidly, and was soon able to lay aside invalid wraps and chairs. One day when had grown quito strong, Mrs Kent gently asked me to tell her my story, for she fslt sssro, shc s2.d, there WIS something amiss or would not have been in such a strait. Without any hesitation frankly told her my entire history so far as l knew it. Of my parents or their antece- dents of course could not say, but left nothing untold; even my childish attach ment to Mir. Dudley revealed, and my trust in his assistance in helping to unravel the mystery which I felt sure surrounded me. Then told of his return, his cold words, his seeming indifference, which broke my heart, and made me resolve to no longer be a dependent upon the bounty of others.
 Mrs. Kent sat silent and thoughtful for some time after hearing my story. Ev- idently she was striving in her own mind to arrive at some definite conclusion in re- gard to the matter. But she spoke at last, quietly, gently as ever.
 'Well, my dear, can not help thinking perhaps you would have done better not to have left so hastily; at least, not until you had seen and talked with this Mir. Dud- ley," she said. "Rut what is done is done, and we can not change it. l do not know this family, though l have heard of them {; but it is likely that Mrs. Clayton and this Miss Armund are connected by som e secret, but it might be and might not be for your benefit to discover it. However, wish now to talk of yourself. We have been brought together under very strange circumstances l can not help thinking that some good will arise from it. Now, Dorcas, I have plan to propose. l am alone with the exception of Ann, the servant girl. have no compan- ion; my two children arc both married and living abroad: my husband, a3 once told you, died a few months since. Therefore, l am very lonely. should dearly love a companion. like you, Dorcas. You are young and friendlcSs. Will you accept Q home with me!'
 "Would remain in paradise, if I could" cried, falling down at her feet and laying my head in her lap in a perfect transport of joy and thnnkfulness. Mrs. Kent, if l ever prove ungrateful for your kindness may be punished as deserve. Surely there is no one as kind end good as you"
 Mrs. Kent smiled and strolSci my hair with her white, shapely hand. Ut is settled
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-06
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
TWO PICTURES.

| F1rst and Last Scenes i'm a Great Dram atiat's Career.
 A sketch by the late Dion Bouoicault, never before published, sin the current Mirror. It is called "My First Play" 1" This is the latter portion: A few days after this the comedy was called for reading to the actors in the green room. The cast included Farren, Bartley, Anderson, Mathews, Stanley, Keeley, Mme. Vestris, Mrs. Nesbett and Mrs. Honriby. They were all therel Stars of the first magnitude, no such \ group has ever since that time been as- sembled.
 can remember nothing of the effect produced by the reading, but after it was over Vestris, who sat beside me, rose and taking me in her arms, said:
 "We can not tell what reception your comedy may meet with, but the public can not alter my opinion that it is brilliant play and that you will be num- bered among the dramatists of the peri cd. You have a fortune, and we are glad and proud to be interpreters of your first work"
 The rest ot the company crowded round me, full of delighted assurance. Their applause was the first I eyer en- | joyed, and the sweetest, O, yes, the sweetest by far.
 The comedy was without a title. Vestris suggested "London Assurance" :"
 AlasI every one of those great artists, gentle and noble hearts they could not be the great artists they were, all these treasures of nature are gone before. II al VI was eighteen.
 No.
 The heart and the brain never grow old-and when I recall those events, those faces, feel their hands in mine, see their smiles, hear their voices.
 am eighteen again!
  From m interview with Sol Smith Russell about the failure of "The Tale of Coat:
 There's half million of dollars in your play" said to him, after the first performance in Philadelphia. "I shall be content if it is acknowledged by New York" was his reply. The evening pa- pers were less enthusiastic, and then for the first time Dion Boucicault began to be apprehensive. From then on to the production at Daly's Theater he was a changed man. The triumphant sparkle in his eyes died out and he waited patiently for the New York pro duction.
 Failure, dire and complete, came. Several of the critics pronounced the play bad. I hurried up to MT. Bouci- caults house and found him sitting in a de1ected manner in his study, e mass of morning papers all round him. His head was bent on his breast. His voice seemed changed as he. spoke to me. ''rm sorry for your sake" he said, after a pause; "for me, you know, 1t doesn't matter. No matter, no natter" and he shook his head sadly. was deeply af- footed, less at what he said than at the tone of indescrtbable despair and disap- pointmont in his voice. I tried to cheer him as best could. said: 'The pub lic night think differently, and every thing might yet 60 we'll. Perhaps am united for the part"
 He made no answer, pressed my hand tn silence, and I left him.
 That was his last play,
 He was 6s years old.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-06
Trains leave Waterbury for

TralnS leave Waterbury for BoSToN-7:so, 9:s5 a. m.; 10, 4:1O Op. m. Return S:30 a. m.. 1900 m., 800 p. m. PRoVIDENCE-7:SO a. m; i:lO, 4:1O p. m. Re. turn-9:OO a. m.; 12:20, 245 D. m. NEW YORK via Brewsters-S:OO a. m.; 1:sO p. m, Return-S.l4 a. m.; 400 p. m. NEW LONDON-7:30 a. m.; 1:1O 4:1O D. m. Re turn-7:45, 945 a. m.; 2:3O p. m. PUTNUM-7:3O 9:a5 a. m.; 1:1O, 41O p. m. Re, turn-S:15, 1o:30 a. m.; 1i37 p. m. WlLLINANTIC-73o 9:a5 a. m.; 1:1o, 4:10 p. m.- Return 9:10, 11:15 a m.; 2:17, 525 D. m. SPRINGFIELD-9:2 a, m; 1:1O 4:1O D. m. Re turn-7:40 a. m.; 2:30, 420 D m. NEW HAVENvia plainville-5:sO a, m. Return -11:Ol m.
 Return-6;S5, 1o:s5 a. m.; 1915, 400. GAO p. m. NEW BRITAIN-7:S0 9:a5 a. m.; 1:tO 4:10 500 D. m. Return-G:55, HOO a. m.; 12:s2, 4:a4, TOO PLAINVILLE-7:s 9:s5 a. m.;1.1o,4:1o, 500 D. m. Return-':O7, 11:15 a. m.; 12:40, 4:S5, 7:OS p. m. BR1STOL-7:30 9:e5 a. im.; 1:10, 4:10, 500 D. m. Return-7:19, 11ss5 a. m.; ls:5o 4:i5, 7:as p. m, TERRYYILLE-7:S0, 9:25 m.; 1:10, 4:10, S:e0 p. pm.
 wATERvILLE-7:sO m.; 4:1O, 500 D. m. Return -T:5O, 1l;S5 a. m.; 5:1S, 7:50p. m. UNION CITY-fs:OO am: fl21O, f5ss pm. Re turn--f9:12 a. m fS:51, f7:47 p. m. ToWANTIC-fs:00 a. m.; f12-10, f5:23 p. m. Re. turn-f9:02 a. m.; f340, f7:S7 p. m. PoMPERAUG VALLEY 500 a. m.; 1910, :S0 5;!3 p. m. Return-s:49, a. m,. 12:3s, se6, 7:sl pm.
 HAWLEYVILLE--S 500 a. m.; 1910, 1:3O, 5:23 D. m. Return-s:25 a. m, 12:12, S:O4, 7:04 p. m. DANBURY-s:OO a, m.; 12:10, 1:S0, 52s, Return S:12, l1:59 a. m; 2:50, 6,50 p. m. BREWSTERS-S:O0 a. m.; 1:30, 5:23 D. m. Return-7:52, 11:4Oa. m.; 6:2S p. m. FISHKILL-0N-HUDSON a. m.; 1:30, 5:2S D. m. Return $40, 10:S0 a. m. 5:05 p. m. BINGHAMPToN, ELMIRA, AKRON, and CHI. CAGo, with through Pullman sleeping cars, 5:23 D. m
 BUFFALO, Niagara Falls, Chicago and the West 500 a. m.; 1:3O, 5:23p. m. Chas. Howard Manager, Boston.
 A. c Kendall q p Rostou
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-06
A REsuscITA1En CAL
The Strange Story of the Chest of
 RrOoklyn Feline Pet.

The Strange Story of the Chest of . Brooklyn Feline Pet.
 'Doc" is Q fine, big, sleek-coated cal which lives in the ''a1ways-open" drug store near the city hall, Brooklyn, and which is always admired by customers, says the New York Times. Where 1t came from is mystery to the clerks in the store. In fact, the cat is regarded with some awe because of the peculiar manner of it's appearance.
 Several years ago there was cat in the drug store, also called the Doctor, with fine markings of Maltese pattern. A good-dispositioned animal, he had many friends, and waxed fat as time went by. One night, however, there happened to be a show at the old Brook lyn Theater, in which a troupe of large dogs starred.
 The theater was just across the way from the drug store, and one of the dogs happened to drop in to the apothecary shop. The Siberian bloodhound spied 'Doo" and made for him. The cat was caught unawares behind some boxes. Game to the end, however, he whaczed the bloodhound across the ear with his paw. The big brute then seized the ''Doctor," gave him one shake, and ''Doc's" last hour had come. To make his death painless big dose of prussia acid was given and the remains con- signed to an ash barrel.
 Two weeks afterward in walked the present feline representative of the store-with exactly the same markings, the same size and of the same sex as his predecessor. The cat startled the clerk. "Why, Doc, where did you come from?" he said, whereupon the big cat jumped to his shoulder and purred in the same bass voice of the old Doctor"
 This cat has remained in the store ever since, and the clerks are still in doubt as to whether it is the old cat or new one. There are no signs of the surgical operation, it is true, but the animal is otherwise the exact image of the original Doctor" The same habits are observed and there are other signs that would point to his being a resur- rected cat.
 Now the Doctor is fat and lazy. He allows no other cats on the corner. Pre- cisely at 2:S0 a. m. he ascends the ele- Vated railroad steps and jumps from the station over onto the roof of the store, where he remains till day-break What he does there no one knows. No mice or rats ever enter the store, and the Doctor" does not get much live food. He is very fond of soda water, and some times attempts to turn on the faucets in the fountain with his paw. He sleeps in Q corner under the prescription coun- ter and uses fine soft sponge for a. pill low. He has been known in a fit of curiosity to taste liquid drugs, but they Seem to have no effect on him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-06
FIRE ALARM.

LIST OF FIRE ALARM BOXES. Corner Willow and Vest Main. Exchange Place. "A East Main and ole ott Road 15 Corner Cherry and East Main
 21 Horse Railroad Stable (private>. ss2S Iron Bridge, West Main. 24 Waterbury Brass Co. (private.) 25 Corner Johnson and Watervine 26 Corner Prospect and Grove. 27 Junction North Main, Grove and North Elm 2S Waterbury Mfg. Co. B Corner Washington aud South Main. s4 Waterbury Buckle Co. 1855 Benedict & BurThsm Mfg Co. S6 Waterbury Watcl" C. (n-i Eate.) SS Corner Grand anu SoU5n Iain. 42 Corner Union and Franklin. 4s Scovill Mfg. Co. (private) 45 Corner Clay and Mill. -46 No. Hose House, Baldwin. 47 Corner Dublin Street and Doolittle Alley 312 Corner Meadow and Bank. S14 Corner Meadow and Cedar street. S21 Plume & Atwood Mfg. Co. (privateD S23 Holmes, Booth & Haydens (private) S24 No. Hose House. 325 Corner Simons and Burnham streets INSTRUCTIONS TO KEY HOLDERS. To give an alarm, open the door, pull the hook down once and let go, then close the door,
 Do not pull the hook if the fire bell or small bell
 In the box is striking, as that indicates alarm has already been given. 4Be particular to remain at the box until the ar- rival of an officer of the Fire Department who
 will release the key if circumstances will not permit remaining then the proper officer will re- Always give the alarm from the box nearest the Ire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-06
An Old Song Revised.

"A boy attending one of our public schools came home the other day hum- ming school song," said Commissioner Allen to Utica (N. Y.) Observer re- porter. '"The tune attracted the fathers attention, and he asked him to sing the song. The boy did so. It was rollick- ing sailor song, and in the chorus, keep ing time with the tap of the parents boot, the boy sang: 'We'1l fill our bowls and eat the toast-' At this point the father stopped him and asked where he had learned the song. The boy replied that he had learned it at school. T once know that song said the father, but I never knew it ran: ''We'll fill our bowls and eat the toast.'" It isn't printed that way, said the boy, but the teacher said she never heard of anybody s drink ing toast, so she made us scratch out drink and sing it eat