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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-01-23
She Misunderstood.

An incident occurred in this city q
few nights since in which some of the
delegates to the Marine Conference
figured, and which shows how customs
differ in different countries. A young
lady, a daughter of one of the delegates,
is an accomplished performer on the
piano. Her company has been courted
by many lovers of music, who have
entered upon their social entertainments
rather early this fall. On one occasion,
when the parlors, of her hostess were
crowded to hear the magnificent per-
Torrance that she gave, the approval of
everyone burst forth spontaneously in a
round of applause. Several elderly
gentlemen, captivated by her ability as
a performer, we're not satisfied with
merely clapping their hands, but &C.
companied that by lightly stamping
their feet, the latter sound reaching the
ears of the young lady. She showed
her embarrassment, and instead of COM
plying with the request of the hostess
for response to the encore, walked
across the room pale and trembling,
seating herself by her fathers side as
tears came into her eyes. Nearly every
one, except the foreigners, present were
bewildered and unable to account for
the action until it was explained to the
young lady that while the stamping of
feet in her own country signifed hiss
ing and disapproval, it had no such
meaning here. There were series of
apologies from the unconscious offend
ers, and everyone learned lesson in
the customs as they prevail in the
United States and Spanish American
countries. -WdShingtOn Post.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-01-23
An Accommodate en- Train Run Into

CINCINNATI, January 21.-Near College
Hill junction, the Chicago vestibuled train
ran into the rear of the Glendale accom-
mediation. There were three passenger cars
on the Glendale train. containing about
seventy five people. The locomotive of the
Chicago vestibu train ran half way through
the rear car Of the accommodation, pihng
the passenger cars into pile and setting
them on fire.
The fire department was called from Cln-
clnnatl and the fire was extinguished.
Four dead bodies have been taken from
the wreck.
The engine which ran into the accommo-
dation is known as the Strong engine and
is expected to draw trains easily at from
sixty to seventy miles an hour. The engi-
neer of that engine, Coakley, did not see
the light OF the rear car of the accommada-
ton before him until he was almost on it.
Still he applied the air brakes and reversed
his engine and remained with his engine
until the crash came and then he jumped
for his life. Afterwards he said he found
1t impossible to check the train on down
grade, but had used every effort to do so
before he left the engine. The reason of
the accident was that the operator at Car
thage, where train No. 81 entered the block
in which the accident occurred, did not
show the 81 nal that would tell the engineer
that the block was not clear.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-01-23
UnrecOgniZed.

1t sometimes happens that our most
earnest efforts receive no recognition,
though the Jealous worker does not, for
that reason, cease his labors, discour-
aged and even mortified though he may
be.
Ayoung man met, one evening, at a
village sociable, the rather absent
minded pastor of his church, man
whose thoughts were wont to travel SO
widely in search of heavenly truths that
practical facts sometimes escape his
notice. The two fell into conversation,
and were mutually pleased. As they
said goodnight, the minister cordially
grasped the young mans hand.
Are you a member of any church p
he asked in parting.
L have never made an open profess
sion of religion" answered the other,
modestly, but little surprised.
I'VE should be delighted to see you
at our church," pursued the minister,
heartily. Il shall depend upon your
joining us. We need just such young
men as you. Let me see you in my
Bible class, next Sunday"
Il thought 1 wouldn't tell him." said
the young man, afterward, in narrating
the story, shat had been o member
of that Bible class for nearly year, and
that 1 had never yet missed Sunday
in attendance"
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-01-23
LOW BRIDGE.

A. we journey along LIES snoothest canal,
We are apt to find many low bridges
To humble the head that think is so tall,
But @ sermon each one of the breaches.
The journey awhile may be pleasant and falr
But that trouble should come is no wonder
An SO when We come 10 TIE low bridge OF care
We must duck down our heads and go under
They most Unexpectedly come to our view,
Perhaps in q moment Of pastime,
And what's to he done, that we quickly must do
For our boat S ever running on fast time;
We are fated to bend, or we're bound 10 De
dumped
So re must be sure and not blunder,
And less by adyersity's low bridge were
bumped
We mus. duck down our heads and pass IN
der.
The higher we arc, then the more we must bow,
But the tramp on the tow-path a-trudSins.
While he doesn't see ha of the fun, Ii allow,
Is not bothered with low bridges nudging.
The faster we're sailing the quicker we reach
Disappointment 8 low bridge and catch thun-
Ger;
So tie very best lesson TO learn and to teach
Is to duck down your head and pass under.
Puck.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-01-23
Burial i'm the Air.

Under the influence of the mission
aries the Indians of Montana are fast
abandoning their old custom of placing
their dead on platforms, or hanging
them, wrapped in blankets, to the limbs
of the big cottonwood trees which grow
along the streams; but now and then
the hunter or cowboy still finds one of
their old platform cemeteries, or, it may
be, only q tomb standing in the solitude
of the vast, grassy plains. The original
object of this odd way of disposing of
corpses was undoubtedly to protect
them from the wolves, which would
speedily dig up any grave such as the
Indians could make without picks and
shovels. In course of time the rude
platform would be up turned by decay
and the winds. but the Grow or Black
foot kinsmen of the deceased had done
their duty in the way of sepulture as
we'll as they could and were not re-
sponsible for such accidents. After all,
the main thing was to satisfy the ghost
of the departed so that he would go at
once to the happy hunting grounds,
content with the honors paid to his re-
mains, and not hang about to haunt his
relatives.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-01-23

you 20 want to tell you this much: 1t
isn't that she hates you or feels above
you, but, Harry, the day you came you
remember what you said about coun-
try girls?-and May was in that very
china closet, pointing to closet off the
dining-room, where she had gone after
some dishes; and the door closing with
slam, left her prisoner. That's the
reason, Harry, boy, and I hope you
don't blame her now, eh?"
Ny appetite suddenly left me, and
begging Aunt Jerry to excuse me, l re-
treated to the orchard, and throwing
myself on the green turf beneath my
beloved apple tree, and somewhat re-
lieving my feelings by calling myself
fool and nearly every other desirable
thing / had ever become acquainted
with, l at length arose and retreated
my steps to the house.
The night passed and the morning
dawned. After bidding my aunt an
affectionate goodbye, 1 walked briskly
to the station, but on entering the wait
ing room, whom should meet but Miss
Martin
MAY Martini" I exclaimed and the
hot blood rushed to my temples as !
thought of my audacity.
She raised her beautiful eyes to mine
and with that detestable nod of recog-
milton, was about to pass, when 1 de-
tanned her, and making an effort to
speak calmly, said:
Miss Martin, have only Yesterday
learned the cause of your extreme cold
ness toward me, and beg thousand
pardons for my thoughtless words. 1t
was through ignorance that 1 spoke.
and if you could realize how heartily 1
have regretted it, you could not but for
give; but as it is, 1 sincerely beg your
pardon, and hope for my aunt's sake you
will forgive my unkind remark"
MIR. Elmore, if to forgive means to
forget, l can never forgive you," she
answered, "but for your dear aunt's
sake L will try to think better of you
yes, will even try to feel kindly to-
ward you, if you would care for
freckle-faced, barefoot, hobbledehoy of
country girls friendship"
Miss Martin, May would do any
thing in my power to have you forget
those miserable words. I would die to
win smile from those sweet lips, and
if you knew how sincerely adore you,
you would think kindly of me at least,
if nothing more" And thus I con-
tinued, making bigger fool of myself
with each and every word. At first she
seemed stunned with my bold abrupt
ness. but gradually smile crept over
her face and in sweet accents she said:
Hush! the people are gathering and
the train will soon start; but I
would ask favor, please" And tearing
a scrap of paper from her note book, she
scrubbed few lines thereon, and, with
a sweet smile, asked if would present
the note to my mother. There was no
time to lose, for the train was already
starting, and raising one little gloved
hand to my lips, I babe her hasty
adieu, and, jumping on board, was soon
seated in the soft, velvety cushions.
with the tiny scrap of paper pressed
tightly in my hand; but as the train
moved on curiosity overbalanced the
sense of right, and carefully unfolding
my darling's note. read:
Dear Madam. heed my words,
Or my advice instead;
Your little boy is ill.
Straightway put him to bed"
And that, kind reader, was the end of
my COUNTRY ROMANCE.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-01-23
ANTI-SEMETIC.
Tho German EmperOr's Protest Likely to
Prevent the Building Of tho jewish
Synagogue At Rome, for Which
Money Has Been Subscribed.
Cardinals Have Been Busy and Remon-
strances From Surrounding Great Pow.
ers Are Pouring in-Wiiliam's Pro-
test Vigorously Worded.

LoNDoS, January Alt is not so certain
that the Jews will be allowed to build the
magnificent synagogue in Rome, which
they propose to erect there, and the money
for which has already been subscribed.
The pope has been pleased to adopt an atti-
tude of meek despair in the matter, but the
cardinals have been busy at the various
courts, and circumstances from Spain,
Austria, and even Germany have poured in
upon King Humbert. The anti Semetic
feelings of the young German emperor we're
not appealed to in vain, and his disapproval
Of the project, though brief, was vigorously
wOrded.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-01-23

Two little girls were going to school.
Both little girls were rosy and sweet;
One little girl had to walk BY rule.
For her shoes were hurting her feet.
One little giil could skip and jump.
For Morse's School Shoes fitted her right
On the foot of one little girl was bump.
On account Of her shoes being much too
tight,
One little girl missed winning prize,
Her feet were hurting her every day;
Each wore shoes of the very same size.
But they were made in different way.
One pair of shoes WIS made too narrow,
The ones made by Mors, were wider and
neat;
One girls toes were like those of sparrow;
Badly shaped shoes had deformed her fee.
One parent bought shoes everywhere.
The other bough: shoes made b Morse 4 Co.
They make and warrant every pair
To be properly shaped, and of good stock,
you know.
Wv. MORSE 4 &C..
Shoe Manufacturers, Omaha, Neb..
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-01-23

Encland's Bullying Portugal Sneered Az.
BERLIN, January 21.-In official quarters
there is a general denial of the Figaro S
story that Portugal had appealed to Bis
marck against England's action as TO the
violation of the treaty of Berlin. Nobody
here can see what relation the treaty of
Berlin has to England's bullying L ortugal
or any other lit e state which she may bully
with perfect safety.
People are. however. Just little inclined
to wonder what would have happened if a
bad TORPEDO should have exploded under a
British ship in the Tagus. We cannot de-
eide whittier the British admiral would say
as Farragut did. Damn the torpedoes." or
whethes he would go to sea. Then England
would be reduced to the extremity of max
ing landing somewhere with the regular
10000 men under Lord WOolsey-an army
which might cut queer figure before the
end.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-01-23
Work for the Ic, ritNrieS.

WASHINGTON. d. c., January IA meet
ing of the senate committee on territories
was held, and Chairman latt was instructed
TO report, recommending the passage of the
bills to make state of Wyoming and to
organize a territorial form of government
for Oklahoma. The committee decided
that inasnauch as a case is now pending be-
fore the supreme court involving the con-
stitutionality of such a test oath as is re-
1uired by the constitute adopted by the
people of Idaho. affecting the :, ormons,
the bill for the admission of Idaho as a state
should not be ac ed upon definitely until
the supreme court decides upon the case.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-01-23

"You scoundrel." yelled young . ,ob Greeu,
At his &c cd neighbor, Brown
"You kissed my wife upon the street.
l ought to knock you down"
''Thats where you T, W. ng," good Brown 70
PHI d.
In accents mild q nd meek:
II ks ed her, that L We not denied,
But XII SD her On the che k
and did it because she looked so hand
some-the very picture of beauty and health
What is the secret of it," 'Well." replied
Green, ''since YOU ask it. will tell you: she
uses Dr.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
accept your apology. Good night" ga
vorite Prescription" is the only remedy fol
delicate arrangements and weaknesses Of
females, sold by druggists, under a posi-
tire guarantee of giving satisfaction IL
every case, or money paid for it returned.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-01-23

The readers will be pleased TO learn that there
is at least one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages, and that is
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only posi-
tive cure now known to the medical fraternity.
Catarrh being a constitutional disease, requires
a constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure
is taken internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces Of the system, there
by destroying the foundation of the disease
and giving the patient strength by building W
the constitution and assisting nature in doing
its work. The proprietOrs have SO much faith
in its curative powers. that they offer One Hun.
dred Dollars for any case that 1t fails to cure
Send for list of testimonials. Address,
F.J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
.B- Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-01-23
Petition for "a Special Grand Jury.

TOPEKA. KAN, January 21.-A petition is
in circulation in Shawnee county, and Is
being generally signed, asking Judge Guth-
rie, Of the district court, to convene the
grand jury in special session to inquire into
acts of tain members of the legislature
and the acts of certsin state officers, whether
their conduct has been for the moral vel
fare and good of the state. There will be
over 100 signatures TO the petition. The
object is to search certain legisla ion last
winter and ascertain whether money was
used. Under the laws of Kansas, if it has
been found that money has been used as
brides only the Ierson offering and giving
the money can Q tried. and not the parties
so taking the money.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-01-23
Wreck On the For Scot; & Memphis.

MANSFIELD, No., January IA terrible
wreck has occurred on the Kansas City, Fort
Scott & Memphis about three miles east of
here. The engine of west bound local
freight left the track, carrying fifty loaded
ca with it. 1t then turned over, catching
the engineer, fireman and brakeman under
it The brakeman was caught in the wreck
of the cars and sustained severe internal
in INJURIES. The fireman was instantly killed.
The eng neer had one leg broken, and the
brakeman was frishtfully scalded about
the head and hands. The cars are total
wreck.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-01-23
Reciprocity with Mexico.

WASHINGTON, D. c., January 21.-A bill
introduced in the house by Representative
Mills provides for reciprocity in trade be-
tween the Uni:el States and Mexico. All
artic es produced by Mexico are to be
admitted free of duty to this country,
by presidential proclamation, whenever
Mexico shall admit the products of the
United States free of duty. Articles SUBJ
iect to ar intet nal revenue tax are exempted
from the operations of the bill. whose pro-
visions are to continue in force SO long as
Mexico adheres to her part of the arrange
vpent
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-01-23
SoIu,erchau-e ofLabor

OTTAWA, OsT., January 21.-Mr. Taylor,
NJ. p, has prepared a bill prohibiting the
importation and immigration of foreigners
and aliens under contract or agreement to
nerform labor in Canada. In scope the
measure is about the same as the United
States statute and is a retaliatory measure.
If the bill becomes law it will seriously
impede many contractors in carrying on
their work.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-01-23
Some Insurance Figures.

Hartford, CoNN., January 21.-The gen.
eral rosperity of the country is stTickingly
evidenced by the growth of market values
of real estate owned by insurance COM
ranies, always very conservativeIy esti-
mated. For one example, this cause has in
creased the assets of the Travellers S, Of Hart
ford, to S11, SIS, 900: its surplus to S2.3 3d.
OOO. The fact that money has been ca Ter
is also been shown by the heavy increase IN
new life insurance: the company above re-
porting Sc, 5O0,0 900 in 1882.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-01-23
AProclamation OF Quarantine.

DENVER, CoLo., January Ex-Governor L.
Bradford Prince has issued proclamation
of quarantine on account of pleuro-pneu-
monia against the state of New Jersey,
counties of Kings and Queens, New lork,
and the foreign countries. Great Britain,
Ireland. France, Germany and Belgium.
All the cattle before entering New \ exico
must be inspected at Trinidad, Colo: FL
Paso Tex, or Clayton. n. NJ, in order to
ascertain where they had been during the
previous six months.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-01-23

II is simply wonderful how good thing
gets known ard appreciated. In the public
school examinations ow they ask the small
Toys: "Who was the first MANI" ..Adam."
THE first woman:" "Eve." ''Who was
the 22nd president of the United States:"
sGrover Cleveland ''What Is the specific
cure for pain:'' salvation Oil"
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-01-23

As an invigorating tonic, it i'm
parts strength to the whole system.
For overworked, "worn-out," de-
bilitated teachers, milliners, dress
makers, seamstresses, "shop-girls,
housekeepers, nursing mothers, and
feeble women generally, DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription is the great
est earthly boon, being unequaled
as an appetizing cordial and restor-
alive tonic. Contains no alcohol to
inebriate; no sugar or syrup to de-
range digestion; legitimate nsedi-
cine, not beverage.
As a soothing and Strengthening
nervine, g Favorite Prescription Is
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-01-23

The Names of the Fortunate Fifteen In
the Lottery Partnership.
Osw GO, N. w. Palladium, January2.
NJ. b. d. Houghton has been engaged
during the past few days in presenting
81, $500 to each of fifteen Oswegonians
who were so fortunate as to be implicated
in q artnersh p on louisiana State Lottery
tickets. The following are helucky invest
ors: j. McChesney, Chas. Mcdowell, W. J.
Rasmussen, Chas. X. Lewis. Jules Wendell,
J. A. Southwick, Geo W. Hartman, Albert
Fitzgerald. Obediah Wiley, Alonzo Adams
H. Churchill, David Wright, Theo. Warden
Aaron Colnon, Colbert Cooper.
The lucky ticket was No. 1851. 1t drew
the fourth capital prize of 100000 in the
the Oswego gentleman, they holding one
fourth of the ticket. Mr.. HOughton sent thu
lucky ticket for collection on Thursday 18th
and received the money the following Fri
day week. This is the second similar draw
The occurrence has greatly stimulated the
local trade IN Lottery tickets.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-01-23
Another Pittsburg Alderman.

P11rsBURe, Pa, January 21.-Alderman
W. II. Porter, convicted of conspiracy and
blackmail, was sentenced to eighteen
months In the western penite ntary and to
nav $500 fine. Constable Sheppard. found
guilty of the same offense, was sentenced
70 fifteen months IN the work house.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-01-23
Germany Wants to Sell Rum.

LONDON, January 21.-At the reassem-
bling of the anti-siavery congress at Brus-
sells it was announced that the powers had
agreed not to enter into the discussion of
the territorial claims in Africa, but to con-
fine themselves to measures for the mitlga-
ton of the evil OF the slave trade. Ger
many will resist the proposal to stop the
importation of spirits into Africa.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-01-23

1t is very important in this age of vast
material progress that remedy be pleasing
to the taste and to the eye, easily taken, ac-
ceptable to the stomach, and healthy in its
nature and effects. Possessing these quail
ties, Syrup of Figs is the one perfect laxa-
tive and most gentle diuretIc known.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-01-23
Tender Feet Legislator.

BrsMARcx, N. D., January H.-The house
met at a. m. The sergeant-at-armsp pulled
a number of atsentees out of bed before q
Quorum was secured. The speaker called
the house to order by lamp light: FMS Il
the fruit of an economical streak ceveiopeo
nv the house,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-01-23

Do your c,ottes last as they used to? If
not, you must be using soap or trdshin1
po,u6ci. that ro,s them. Try the good old
fashioned Do5bins' Electric Soap, perfectly
pure to-day as in 1865.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-01-23

ANY man or woman who is afflicted with
nervous or general debility, kidney. COM
plaiut. vital weakness or any other chronic
or lingering complaint, should send to DIR.
J. Z. DYE, Buffalo, N. Y, for copy of
Health Helper, free.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-01-23

The devil would persist in botherin:
Martin Luther until the haldhea1 monk dis.
patched him wi bottle of ink: so WI
learn that bottle of ink might nd you o
any devil. but bottle of DIR. Bulls Cough
Syrup will always rid you OF any cold.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-01-23
=. .TS Tho cashier IN ~

Stranger: MS the cashier N:
Ianitor( emphatically) Yes sir"
Stranger: ..Can | see him."
Janitor: "Yes sir, Visiting hours at the
jail from to every afternoon"
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-01-23

E.BR Rail, druggist at liiattsville, Kan, has
this to write about Aliens Lung Balsam: at is
the best selling throat and lung remedy, and
gives general satisfaction. l cheerfully Ieconi-
mend it" Buy the large s1.0U bottle for Lung
Diseases
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-01-23
Hon. Nichols. Lonyworth Dead.

CrxcrxxGrI, January H-Hon. Nicholae
Longworth died at his residence on Grand
road Of pnsumonia- He attended the IN
day ~ Columbus. serving as Q member q
0ovmnW FoeakeR'o stan.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-01-23

We have used your Aliens Lung Balsam in
our family with great satisfaction. My wife,
believe. would have died with Consumption
had it not been for the use of it. take pleasure
in recommending it.-(B. NJ. SKINNER, Lock
leven, Va)
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-01-23

Old friend: "Your wife seams to be
spending a great deal at the stores. Is she
extravaganza"
Husband: .Yes, if time is money"