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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-03-06
SJINIEy NOT 4 LADIES' MN.
He Looks upon Poets and Women as Very
Soft Creatures.


Soft Creatures.
Theodore Child, in Woman's Cycle,
SAYS Of the great explorer: a very GU
rious letter in which Henry NJ. Stanley
gives his views on love, and the ladies
generally, has fallen into my hands, and
l cannot refrain from transcribing part
of it for the edification of your readers.
The extract shows Stanley in a new
light. The letter is dated from Jermyn
street, London. where Stanley lived be-
fore his departure for his last trip into
the heart of the dark continent, and it is
dated August 1884. 1t is addressed to
a poet who shall be nameless, and
brings out in all its features the upright.
manly qualities of the great African ex-
plorer. He says:
~.For the life of nae cannot sit still
a moment when anything approaching
to love comes on the taps. have lived
with men, not women, and it is the
mans intense ruggedness, plainness, di-
rectness, that have contracted by sheer
force of circumstances. Poets and
women appear to me so soft, SO very I'M.
like Cat least that have seem the rude
type OF mankind, that one soon feels.
when talking with them, that he must
soften his speech and drawl, or affect a
singular articulation, lest offence be
taken where none was Intended. Hence
men are seldom: sincere to women or
poets. Have you ever thought of how
you looked when speaking to a woman.
If my recollection serves ME right, l
have seen you talk with such an affected
softness that cannot compare the man.
ner of it to anything better than that of
a strong man handling baby, tenderly,
gingerly.
$50, but my pen is carrying me
away. 1 wished to say, my dear friend,
that / am absolutely uncomfortable
when speaking to woman, unless she
is such a rare one that she will let me
hear some common sense. The fact IS,
I can't talk to women. In their pres
ence l am just as much Of a hypocrite as
any other man, and it gals me that l
must act, and be affected, and parody
myself for no earthly reason, but because
1 think. with other men, that to speak
or act otherwise would not be appre-
ciated. 1t is such false position that l
do not care to put myself in it.
Stanley then goes on to qualify his
structures by saying that there is one
lady, friend of the poet to whom he
writes, to whom he can speak, because
after the first few minutes of strange
ness have gone she soon lets you know
that chaff won't do. Therefore, he adds,
please say hearty friend wishes her
daily endowment of her life"
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-03-06
NOTES ABOUT OLD FOLKS.

Mrs. Sarah Z. Braman, of Georgetown,
Mass, recently celebrated her ninety
ninth birthday.
Mr.. Vanderwal,er, of Weyawega,
Wis, died few days ago at the age of
SO years and s months.
Isaac Lutz, of Clinton, Mo-, will soon
celebrate his ninetieth birthday. MIR.
Lutz has not gray hair in his head and
up to quite recently put in full time at
his trade, which is that of bricklayer.
He has a great aversion to tobacco in
any form.
Mrs. Mary Bruner died recently near
Derry Church, Pa She was born May
II, 1887, and was consequently in her
103d year. She was the mother Of four
teen children. eight of whom survive,
the Oldest being so years of age and the
youngest Ga years. Her descendants
number eight children. thirty five grand
children, 125 great-grandchildren, and
three great great-grandchildre Mrs.
Bruner was an inveterate smoker, and
possessed remarkable memory, being
fond of relating the early history Of the
century,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-03-06

very Informally over a cup of coffee in
their bed gowns. A chestnut-haired in
dividual, who makes rather a specially
Of this sort of reception, wears a rose
colored silk with small upright collar,
from the edges of which a heavy fall of
lace reaches nearly to the waist The
sleeves are rather full, and are gathered
at the wrist over frills of lace which
do not hide the hand. At throat,
sleeves, and waist are flowing knots of
ribbon. Sometimes the night gown is
made like a judges flowing robe, some
times it is girdled with a sash and some
times it has full Josephine waist with
half flow neck and all the fullness shirred
to the figure just below the bust with
ribbons which tie at the waist in null
titude of butterfly bows. A pale blue
foulard night gown is made with yoke,
and deep collar turned back and fin
ished with exquisite embroidery in white
silk with little needle-worked scallops
over a lace frill on the edges. 1t is half
fitting in the back. and in the front it
has jacket effect of embroidery over
very full waist edged everywhere with
real lace gathered on the daintiest of
white ribbons. A white silk night gown
is tucked into a girdle at the waist and
drawn up into fine shirring about the
low surplice neck. back from which turns
a full. deem lace ruffie.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-03-06

like many other outlying residences, during
the civil war. Then We wander back, my
companion now and then breaking the ST.
Ien'e by some interesting Renaissance of the
old town in the days gone by forever. As
we passed a picturesque old mansion, sur
rounded with myrtle thicket and covered
with clam erin, curling sprays, with the
old house sanding proudly back asleep in
the moonlight the lady said:
"The tow n is much changed from what it
was in ante bellum days. Modern houses
and large hotels springing up everywhere
have altered the whole aspect of the ancient
city. Another five years and probably the
ias. o.. ". will be torn down and replaced
with a oydeu gaily tainted fence. During
the ancient regime the town was largely
Moorish or Spanish in its architecture. The
houses were all built of coquina, with wall
around, and galleries surrounding court
ward behind where were flowers, vines, and
oftiimes central fountain. The walls, with
their stone arches. opened out into this
greenery, tropical fashion. without doors Of
any kind. Those were the proud days of st.
Augustine; the old families reigned with I'M
disputed sway; the slaves were well treated,
hospitality was boundless, and the in.ermix.
ture of Spanish and Italian blood showed
itself plainly in the dark eyes that peered
over the balconies as the stranger passed be-
low. All this has vanished now to great
extent, and only the churches. forts. and
moFs important houses have been left undis-
turbed. The war effaced almost the last fad
ing hue of the traditional grandeur and broke
down the barrier between the naughty little
city and the outside world. Many of the old
houses have been modernized, and not few
have given place to new and to my, perhaps,
partial eyes, thoroughly commonplace
dwellings. There are a few like this one Left
however, whose old arches remain just -
they were, and the old wall still surrounding
the luxuriant garden"
But the old bell. nearly two hundred years
old, has struck the midnight hour and We
each the hotel and retire. At break of day
an up again, however. walked over to
tho old fort before breakfast and saw what
has been called - wreck in ruineus perfec-
Son. The site of Fort Marion was origin
ally occupied by the Indian Council House.
The first fertilization was an octascnal struc-
tune Of logs. built by the Spaniards to resist
he Huguenots.
II WAS then called San Juan and was taken
- Cir Francis Dnke. In 1855 the fort was
IN m octagon, defended BY round tsWHs
Toward the close Of that ontuzy the present.
IT q onstle. . s W0 psopa1y allsd. -
an1 . insunDeann ~ 0e0r
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-03-06
How Women Can Avoid Taking Cold.

An exchange, commenting upon the
terrible risk to which women expose
themselves by removing underwear for
evening parties, notices that it is sur
prising how seldom colds are taken. A
prominent physician accounts forit with
The theory that the excitement attendant
upon anticipation of a social event &C
CELEBRATES the circulation. He further
more states that If the flannel, silk, or
whatever is usually worn, is kept abou.
the lower part Of the body instead of
being removed entirely, the chances for
taking cold are reduced to a minimum.
This can easily be done by turning the
undervest upside down and drawing it
to the upper edge of the corsage Do
this, keep pretty light wrap near you
to throw about your shoulders when not
dancing, If the rooms are chilly, and
wrap up warmly going to and fro and
you viii never suffer any inconveniencs
hom what IL termed @imprudent ex-
pooRaL
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-03-06
SMILES AND QUIRKS

A maiden speech-4Ask Papa
The actor thinks that good role is
better than loaf
Gentlemen who wind their watches at
night are apt to wind them up tight
People who live in Ulster county ought
to keep warm in the coolest weather.
The membership in the League Of
American Wheelmen is said to be falling
of.
A shoemaker calls his lap-stone honest
confession, because it is good for the
sole.
A gentleman whose friends are prac-
teal jokers, says he needs jest-pro-
tector.
A man blown over in q wind storm
knows that there Is an heir apparent to
the thrown
An old sailor is called sea dog. This
is the only kind Of canine that can live
on his bark.
Squildig says it always reminds him
of isinglass to look into an opticians
store window.
When literary magazine goes up it
Is a perfectly legitimate supposition to
assume that it blew up
Il have obtained all the Information
desire on that point, remarked the man
who sat down on pin.
Il shall forbil Clarence to enter my
house. sail papa sternly.
would you break the boys hearth
@No; I'd break his neck.
General Greeley, what Is this in this
bother"
THAT? That's water.
7 by George, I've lot my bel ]
wagered two to ono you'd ~ it was
now.
Minister to choir leadef)I go you
have dispensed with NJ. Deeptoas'sserv-
iceA
Choir Lsades-Yats II; thought y
eAanes e ~ dshahoA
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-03-06
UPHEAvAL IN CONGRESS.
REED AND CARLISLE LOCK HORNA
As TO WHAT n QJORUM IS.

Dflatory MotIons-Speaker Reeds Rul
ings-"M Making Precedents An Opti-
cal Majority Against an Aural Majority
"A Code Of Rules at Last.
Especial Washington letter.
The fiibustering of past years has thi.
winter developed into battle royal. Never
before in the history of Federal legislation
has Congress been in such tumult as the
last month has witnessed. Each Congress.
adopts rules for itself, and until that defen-
sive ceremony it is all conftIsion-subject
only to the arbitrary decision of the chair,
like any political caucus or other popular as
semblage.
The Republicans, having but scant ma
jority of three or four. postponed the adop
ton Of rules. and Speaker Reed came to the
front with some decisions which, whether
right or wrong, were revolutionary in their
nature, being reversal Of the methods and
precedents of a century.
The party in a majority in Congress has
seldom succeeded in getting all of its own
members present, or even enough to consti-
tute majority Of all, so it has been com
PEELED to rely upon the opposition for quo
ram. If the minority party chose to permit
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-03-06
How to s..utlfy . wa.ed Floof.

Wax floors affords so much better an
effect than those that are given a hard
bill finish that the labor of keeping them
in condition should not be allowed to
weigh against their adoption. Whilst
repolishing with weighted brushes, pre-
viously sprinkling on the surface white
wax dissolved in alcohol, not only are
scratches erased, but the hue is steadily
improved, obtaining in the end a most
mirror-like finish. The practice of master
house painters in waxing floors varies
considerably. An excellent method is
to apply to the floor a thin coat of wax
and shellac, and, after slight rubbing,
let it stand to harden then to give it
coating of more wax, rubbing up to
polish. This will render floor beauti-
full, even without rugs, and it can be both
danced and walked on.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-03-06
< of locating here ?

Many times women call on their family
physicians, suffering, as they imagine, one
from dyspepsia, another from heart dis
ease, another from liver or kidney disease,
another from nervous exhaustion or prostra-
ton, another with pain here or there, and in
this way they all present alike to themselves
and their easy going aud Indifferent or over
busy doctor, separate and distinct diseases,
for which he prescribes his pills and po-
tions, assuming them to be such, when, in
reality, they are all only symptoms caused
by some womb disorder. The physician,
ignorant Of the cause of suffering, encour-
ages his "practice" until large bills are
made. The suffering patient gets no better,
but probably worse by reason of the delay,
wrong treatment and consequent complica-
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-03-06

1t is strange fact in regard to New
Zealand that the country is almost en-
tirely lacking in indigenous animals. The
only mammals it possessed, before the
arrival of Captain Cook, in 1869, says the
author of New Zealand after Fifty
Years, were the Korea little, dark
brown rat,-and two very small bats
The kiore is now rare and very shy
animal, but there are times when it makes
its appearance in vast numbers, coming
nobody knows whence, and going nobody
knows whittier.
Three or four years ago such a vista
ton of rats occurred on the west coast
of one of the Islands a countless swarm
of these little creatures travelled along
the shore, for distance of one hundred
and fifty miles, all going one way, and
all moving as fast as they could. Many
of them died of hunger by the way, and
they were all exposed to terrible attacks
from a rat larger and stronger than them
selves.
Another New Zealand animal which is
somewhat peculiar in its habits is the
tuatara, lizard which grows from six
inches to foot in length.
This creature is the very embodiment
of a negative existence. 1t is usually
found clinging motionless to a rock, per-
fectly regardless of driving spray or
binding sun. 1t wants neither food nor
drink, but is perfectly content to be kept
in glass case for months or even years,
and is very slightly affected by the want
of air.
Itmakes no noise, and moves so seldom
and SO slowly that many persons have
watched those confined in glass case for
a long period, and then left them, under
the impression that the creatures were
only stuffed specimens after all. Yet the
solemn blinking Of the golden eyes, and
the slow palpitation Of their leathery
sides, bear slight witness to their sluggish
vitality.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-03-06

tons. A proper medicine, like Dr. Pierce's
Favo lite Prescription, directed to the cause
would have entirely removed the disease,
thereby dispelling all those distressing symp-
toms, and instituting comfort instead Of pro-
longed misery.
It's the only medicine for the peculiar
weaknesses, Irregularities and painful de-
rangements incident to women, sold by
druggists, under a positive guarantee that
it will give satisfaction in every case, or
price tsL0O) paid for it will be promptly
refunded
For Book of 1GO pages, on Woman: Her
enreiope,) send ten cents, in stamps, to
WORLDS DIsPENsARY MEDICAL AsSOCIA-
TON, G6S Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-03-06
ROYALTIES.

The car of Russia has become an ex-
pert performer on the violin.
Queen Victoria recently received a let
ter asking her to buy real estate in Cali
fOrnia.
Ex-Queen Isabella of Spain is said to
have exclaimed on hearing of the fall Of
Dom Pedro of Brazil ~The good God is
no more on our side.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-03-06
Do Not Bub NE Eye

When you get . cinder or speck Of
dust or other offensive particle in year
eye. don't rub It Don't touch it Don't
pull down the lid. Don't put your hand
near it Let it alone This is very hard
advice to follow, and in nine cases out
Of ten you will find yourself rubbing
your eye before you know it
But If you can refrain from touching
your eye At all, tho action Of that organ
will itself cast out the offending mote in
much quicker time, and with far less ir-
ritation, while your efforts would only
hinder it and perhaps fasten the intruder
20 that it will say . long time.
OF course If it - particle Of metal
you will consult . surgeon or occulist ae
once; but ordinary substances are best
treated q above indicated Some peo-
pie say, rub the other eye, " but this isof
NO uSe
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-03-06

style in Their clothes when they CONS
across little woman. not better or more
sensibly clothed, but in conformity with
the prevailing style modified to degree
that does not make any additional eH-
pense. It is well to consult the fashion
plates in making children's clothes,
selecting attractive styles, and using
your own taste as to material and ad-
agitation. The accompanying illustration
shows some of the latest attractive de-
signs, which are worthy of study.
Dressmaking at home-a thing I'M
known till quite recently among French
ladies of TOMS now becoming quite an
institution, even in the most fashionable
French families. Not that the ladies I'M
dertake the CONNECTION ofitheir toilets
themselves, though they sometimes assist
the "grande faiseuse a domicile" whom
they employ for the purpose. She is
usually perfectly qualified artist who
has occupied leading position in one Of
the great Partisan establishments, but
who prefers earning a rowing living on
her own account.
She is ready to start at a moments
notice for any part of France or of
Europe. town or country, where her serv-
ices may be required, bringing her staff
of assistants with her according to the
needs of the case. Her pay is at the rate
of $40 month and everything found,
and she expects to be treated by her en-
ployers with all the consideration due to
a lady. Some of the best-dressed ladies
in Paris are known to employ the domi-
ciliary faiseuse. and it is said that large
portion of the trousseau of the Duchess
of Sparta was produced under her aus
pices and inspiration.
1t is to be hoped that women readers
are interested in night gowns, for col
umns of rhapsody are squandered on
them. don't feel myself in a gushing
mood over their Sybaritic charms, but,
as plain matter of chronicle. there is
worn over the fine linen garment, or with
out it, one of thin foulard silk or of China
silk, which may be of any color, though
the majority are white or cream or deli
cately figured, of white or cream
ground. Many women have suddenly
awakened to the fact that light colors are
more becoming than winter shades, and
so they have taken o recsiving intima;es
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-03-06
A Valuable LIQUID Glue.

Liquid glue possessing great resisting
power and particularly recommended
for wood and iron, is prepared. accord
ing to Hesz, as follows: Clear gelatine.
100 parts; cabinet-makers' glue, 100
parts alcohol % parts; alum, 9 parts ;
the whole mixed with 200 parts of 20 per
cent acetic acid and heated on water
bath for six hours. An ordinary liquid
glue. also well adapted for wood and
iron. is made by boiling together for
several hours 100 parts glue, 260 parts
water and is parts of nitric acid,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-03-06
A Potato Napkin.

Table napery is the rage, and every
new idea in this direction is welcome
II is the fashion now to serve baked Do
tatoes to each guest wrapped up in a
napkin. The latest idea is to embroider
the napkin. We present a design that
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-03-06

Sieepingcar porters will organize at Pitts
brig an association for redress of grievances.
The Young Mems Liberal club Of Toronto
adopted resolutions in favor of Canadian in
dependence
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-03-06
1aas. ooo. 600 Pens Mad. Annually.

Great Britain manufactures $40. 0OO, 600
steel pens annually. France 40, OO0, O0O
and the United States 105, 0O0, 900. Over
1000, 600 pens are destroyed daily.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-03-06
GLOBE IRON WORKS,
Wichita KaDaaa.

Headquarters for all kinds Of Machinery for
the Southwest; manufacturers Of Kimbls Patent
Engine; also, Of Boilers. Tank and SheetrIroa
Work. Pulleys. Skating and Hansera
w. b. HoHDA. SUI
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-03-06

If you are sick, seek the best medical advice.
If Turkish Bath, Electricity or any other eourSe
Of treatment will do you good you will be told 20
plainly. II beyond cure the truth will not b
withheld. Consultation Free. Address. DIN:
PETIT, Medical Director State Medical and
Surgical Sanitarium, go North Main Street.
wichita. Kapsas
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-05-04
roo Fly az HALF.
A Carson Boy who Wouldn't
bs Caught by White
Shirts.

Shirts.
Some weeks ago a I III mothe
o, this city planned a trip for he
son to San Francisco, that b,
might have a weeks recreation
instead Of going to school.
OF course he was delighted with
the idea, and capered about the
house for several days. He was
so elated that he could hardly
sleep nights, but one day a change
came over him.
He saw the preparations being
made for his departure, and his
eye fell on three white shirts with
starched fronts. The sight of the
shirts worried him, and finally
calling his father one side he
said:
"Say, dad, is mum going to
put starched shirts on me If [ go
below"
"Why, certainly; you don't want
to go there in blue flannel shirt,
do your"
"Why not? Isn't blue flannel
good enough for Nevada?"
"You'd look better in white
shirt, my son."
"Well, I amt no dude, and don't !
you forget it. I amt goin' to !
stand on Montgomery street and
every Nevada duffer that comes
along holler out, Say, Bill, where
did you get that shirt?' How'd
that sound?"
"But they wouldn't do that"
"Yes they will; I know several
boys here that wouldn't like any
better fun than to go down and
1--WE me the grand gait"
"Why, my son, you amaze me-"
"Now, look here, dad, it don't
o. 1 may look like gilly, but I 8
int; I'm on to all these lodges.
think mum wants to get me ]
own there and humiliate me-"
Persuasion was of no avail, and
he boy is still going to school. '
Whenever he sees a white shirt in Z
ne house he begins to edge toward t
ne door.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-05-04
MARRIED..
recreation.

On May 1st, A. J. Littell, the
leading merchant Of Greenfield
Mason Valley, was married to
Miss Josie L. Hernleben, one of
the leading bellies of that section.
Rev. T. E. Sisson tied the knot at
the parsonage in Greenfield. The
happy. couple are in Carson on
their bridal trip. They will return
on Tuesday, and the APPEAL learns
that preparations are being made
in Greenfield to give them re-
ception which will eclipse any
social event ever Witnessed in Ma
son Valley.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-05-04

The DEBATING SocIETY-.At the
School Debating Society lasl Fri.
day, the question given out was;
(Which has been of more benefit
to mankind, the printing press or
the steam engineer" Those on the
affirmative side were Miss Annie
Sheehan, Albert Saxton and Bert
Ullrick, one member on that side
being absent. Those on the mega
tive side were Misses Corrine
Prince and Emma Brulin, George
Bourret and Frank Saxton, and
all did very well. The judges,
Mr.. Noteware, Miss French, Mr..
Bird, Mrs. Noteware and Mrs. Fol-
som, decided in favor Of the af-
After this decision any one wish
ng to swap a railroad for a news
paper can find a bargain at this
,ffice.
Lessons in elocution and the
ielsarte system Of physical train |
ng. Class forming for children. |
FOR terms, see Miss Lamprey at
drs. Hawthorne's ala iw