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, 1890-05-09

Although photography was unknoYn
10 the Greeks aud Romans, We neverthe-
less get strikingiy distinct views of the
life that was led in their early times.
One of these glimPses is given in the
following:
The Museum of Antiquities at Ores
den has come into possession of an in
teresting marble relief from Rome,
which represents an ancient butchers
shop, Of oblong shape, and divided by a
pillar N two unequal parts.
In the greater stands the butcher, with
a high chopping block, resting on three
substantial legs, before him, while be-
hind him hangs the steelyard and a
c~leaver, he himself being occupied in
dividing a rib of meat with another
~cleaver.
On the wall above him, just as with
us, is a row of hooks near to each other,
on which hang pieces of meat already
dressed; a rib and a leg of meat, a pork
joint and udders-a tidbit of the Romans;
alsolungs and liver, and, last of all, the
favorite boar's head.
On the left, in the smaller division OF
the shop, the wife of the butcher sits in
an easy chair, with an account book on
her knees, engaged in assisting the bust
ness of her husband by acting as book
keeper. Her headdress points to the
time of the Antonines.-Youth's Com
DaniOn
, 1890-05-09

There, I've got it down fine at last,
and no mistake, and one Of Philadel-
phia's best known business men laid his
pen down with n sigh Of relief, and hast
lily blotted his name on n check with a
blottcr.
Got what DOWN. asked Il visitor.
"a new wrinkle adopted by merchants
and others to prevent their names from
being forged to checks. It's this way:
After signing my name | turn the pen
up and draw a line through it from right
been cancelled.
THE peculiar little twirl at the end
where the long line Of the pen COM
mences is where the forger Of a mans
name gets left. lie doesn't tumble to it,
so to speak, but the cashiers Of the bank
where | do business do, and they know
instantly whether the signature is genu-
inc or not. You see, also, this line drawn
through the name makes the check look
as if it was no good in case it is lost, and
the finder will not present it for collec-
ton. It's n great idea, and is being
adopted by many business men of the
city. OF course, we have to explain it
to the bank people. who, once they know
it, nave no further trouble with us over
it. But the worst of il liz the practic-
ing TO get it down fine, and it takes some
little work to do So" and he gazed
proudly at the unsightly line drawn
through his name at the bottom of a
check for 81 ,OO0. philadelphia Inquirer.
, 1890-05-09

Timothy or herd grass is the most com
mon grass of continental Europe, grow
ing wild throughout all that vast region
between the Mediterranean sea on the
south and the North sea in the direction
the name implies, 1t is not known ex-
actly when it was first introduced into
the United States, but this much is
known, it takes its name from Timothy
Hanson, a farmer of Maryland, who
brought it into general notice as a hay
grass, after he had cultivated it extern
sively for his W use for years. The
botanical name for the grass is phleum
pratense. 1t is a curious fact that, al
though it's native home is Europe, the
United States is the first country in
which it was grown, cut and cured for
hay. Not longer ago than 1885 some
timothy heads and seeds were taken to
England and exhibited as curiosities.-
st. Louis Republic.
, 1890-05-09

We have the most trustworthy infor-
nation to prove that the fortune of Bis
marck may be estimated at more than
800, 900 income. He is one of h larg-
est landed proprietors of Prussia. He
owns A brewery, a paper factory, a saw
mill and distilleries. He was always
proud to say that everything that was
consumed in his house was the product
of his own property. The donations given
TO him on several occasions formed the
greater portion of his f-rtune.
His property at Varzin was purchased
by him in 1866, after the war with Aus,
tria, with the $500, 900 which were then
presented to him. After the war OF 1871
Emperor William took ont of the indem.
nifty milliards $500, 900 for NJ. de Bis,
marck, and this sum served to purchase
the great domain of Friederichsruhe,
This latter castle is remarkable for its
simplicity. There are some portions OF
it that are simply whitewashed, and with
out any characterization whatever.
Up to 1875 Bismarck was obliged to
live rather modestly. The inheritance
OF his father bettered his pecuniary stu
alton and brought him the property Of
Schoenhausen, and it was shortly after
that when he married Johanna Won Putt
kamer.
For some time Bismarck's charity was
eagerly solicited. but the old chancellor
was always economical, and he rarci
responded to appeals for aid. a few
years ago he caused to be inserted in the
papers a singular advertisement declar-
ing that it was useless TO ask him for as
sistance-Courrier des Etats Unis.
, 1890-05-09

We remember the time when a small
Spanish silver coin did service all over
the United States as a 12i-cent piece, and
one-half the size as a 6tcent piece, and
both werV abundant and more popular
than the dimes and half dimes. These
were the days of small things, fractions
Of cents being carefully calculated, a
method which was aided by the large
number of half cents in circulation.
Merchants ledgers showed many entries
for ct, l2i and 1si cents, and from that
up to s7i cents. 1t was a common prac-
lice for merchants when they were short
of half cents for change to give half a
row OF pins in the place of one. Common
cigars sold everywhere four for a cent,
and many Il time have we seen one, two,
or three cigars handed over the counter
for fractional change.-Goshen Times.
, 1890-05-09

Southerners take to New York more
than to any other city north OF Masor
and Dixon line. They are at home Their
whether as visitors or residents. Wher
the close of the war found thousands OF
southern men penniless, and without any
method of earning a living in the devas,
tated south, many of them came to New
York.
At every considerable social gathering
in New York one is almost sure to find
several distinguished ex-Confederates.
The southerner in New York retains
much. of the provincialism and clannish-
ness with which he is created, but in
spite of this he is adaptable, more 50, prob
ably, than the New Highlander. His happy
go lucky temper fits in well with the reck-
~lessness of the city and his suavity of
manner vastly smoothes the rough places
of business life. 1t is noticeable, too,
that the sotltherner seldom falls into the
social vice of snobbishnes5.-Cor Pitts
burg Post,
, 1890-05-09

Standard time, it seems, is not a new
thing. In the twentieth chapter of II
Kings it vas applied with far more than
modern facility and variety. Hezekiah,
who was a contemporary of Homer, was
sick INTO death, and was advised by the
Prophet Isaiah to put his house in order.
On being thus admonished Hezekiah
turned his fac to the wall and wept,
hen prayed for recovery.
Soon afterward he was assured by the
prophet that the prayer had beer heard,
and that fifteen years would be added to
his life. Hezekiah asked for a sign that
he would thus happily be healed. Isaiah
answered that the shadow on the sun
dial should be moved forward or back
ward ten degrees as the desired sign.
And the sacred history continues thus:
40. And Hezekiah answered: 1T is a
light thing for the shadow to go down
ten degrees; nay, but let the shadow re
turn backward ten degrees
al. And Isaiah the prophet cried
unto the Lord; and he brought the
shadow ten degrees backward, by which
it had gone down in the dial of Ahaz."-
jewelers. Weekly.
, 1890-05-09

1t is astonishing whatdesperate chances
a negro will take to saw a dog. They
appear to be more solicitous about
them than the balance Of their posses
siOns, The other day a negro came in
very much excited. l thought some one
was drowning. He said the railroad fat
form (p~latforn) had loatcd off, with his
dog on it, over half a mile distant, and
wanted to borrow my skitf to rescue him.
While l appreciated the value Of the
dogs life to the community, respect
fully declined, as l was unwilling to be
separated from my boat. The negro,
undaunted, got into a cracker box, or
something a little larger, and her6ically
carried out his resolution. Cor. Louis
vile Courier Journal.
, 1890-05-09

Rev. F. N. Shrout, pastor United
Brethren church, Blue Mound. Kan,
says: 81 feel it my duty to tell what won.
ders DIR. Kings New Discovery has done
for me. MY lungs were badly diseased,
and my Pensioners thought | could live
only a few weeks. | took five bottles of
DIR. Kings New Discovery and am sound
and well, gaining &c lbs. in weight -
Arthur Love. manager of Loves Funny
folks Combin. .tion, writes: After a
thorough trial and convincing evidence,
am confident DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, beats EN- all and cures
when everything else fails. The greatest
kindness | can do my many thousand
friends is to urge them to try it" Free
trial bottles at B. b. David's drug store.
Regular sizes SOC. and LOO.
, 1890-05-09

Just at present Mrs. Brodgage is break
ing in n queer creature from the west Of
Ireland-a stalwart, rosy, typical Irish
peasant girl, full of respect, devotion and
ignorance. She s%ignalized the return of
warm weather by coming in barefooted
to wait on the table ut luncheon. But
her browning achievement was reserved
for the early evening of the same day.
At about 8 o'clock two gentlemen called
to see Mrs. Brodgage and Katie went to
the door. As the girl didn't seem to
know exactly whether to let them in or
not, each gentleman TOOL out his card
and handed it to her.
"lf yez PLACE" she said, moving back
toward the stairs, ''knpe yer tickets till
the missis comes DOWN.
She had been in the country long
enough, evidently, to go to a show
Boston Transcript.
, 1890-05-09


There are men employed at the Eden
Musee whose business 1t is to comb the
hair of the wax figures, keep their faces
and necks clean, and brush their clothes.
This is supposed to be done put of bust
ness hours, but occasionally some of the
helpers get caught. One of these things
which some people call a funny coin
cident happened the very day that Bis
marck resigned. The young man who
had charge of the crowned head wax
department, without any knowledge of
what was going on in Germany, went
among the crowned wax heads with
brush and comb.
The heads of these figures are fastened
ON in such a way that they can be easily
removed. 1t vas therefore u funny Co
incident that on the day the young Ger
man emperor accepted the resignation
of the old Iron Chancellor the young
hair brusher of the Musee took off the
head of the young emperor to comb and
brush the hair. 1t was still funnier
when he forgot to put it back and sew
eral visitors saw the figure standing be
fore them beheaded.-Chicago Tribune.
, 1890-05-09

The mountain people III Walden's
ridge, within fifteen miles of Chatta-
nooga, are convinced that "A spccter deer
protects the living ones. There are still
a large number Of deer to he found on
the mountains, and parties frequently
go from the city OF hunting expeditions,
They seldom fail to get within sight OF
the game, but very frequently return
without any.
The reason for this is explained by ON,
Of the natives of the ridge in n most sin
gular way. Il know" he said, ''tha
there is "A specter deer on the mountain
| have seen it. and so have IA great man
other people. Now, | can hit a top of
cap box ut 100 yards, and never MISE,
n deer in my life when it was an actua
flesh and blood deer. But often, when
/ go hunting, l jump half n dozen deer
at II time; one OF them will stop
within a few feet, with its side to me. |
shoot at it and it never moves, and |
load aud fire again. Then | know that
it is the specter deer, and there is no use
in my hunting any more that day; |
would never sec another deer. Griffin
Call.
, 1890-05-09

A rabbi of Montreal says that the low
death rate among Jews is owing to their
adherence to the Mosaic law, which per-
mits for use as food only the flesh of such
animals as divide the hoof and chew the
cud. In the killing of these animals the
strictest examination had to be made to
prevent the communication of disease to
As to fish, the Jews only eat those
with both fins and scales, and oysters, in
his opinion, arc simply the '~scavengers
of the sea-" HOLSTERS, crabs and other
crustacea are likewise tabooed.-Chicago
Herald.
, 1890-05-09

An Italian journal describes a new
pharo light, which is said to be ms power
full as the electric light, and the efficiency
of which is not impaired by fog as is the
case Of the latter. A clockwork arrange
ment pours every thirty seconds ten cen,
tigrams of powdered magnesium into the
flame of a round wick lamp, producing
AL extremely brilliant fash Of light. The
weight Of the apparatus being only six
and a half pounds, it can readily be used
for signaling purposes at sea.-New Or
leans Picayune.
, 1890-05-09

One of the most marvellous features of
astronomical photography is the way
hat a camera will register the images
of stars invisible to the human eyes.
The same instrument which shows I o
the human eye stars of the fourteenth
magnitude, which in the entire heavens
would register about forty.four million
stars, show TO 1.-THE Photographic eye"
no less than one hundred and thirty
four millions! After an exposure of one
hour and twenty minutes 4 Photographic
negative of the whole armament would
display to the astonished gaze OF the be-
holder a luminous dust of Jour hundred
millions of stars.-Exchange.
, 1890-05-09

The Union Pacific, THE Overland
Route" that taking effect to-
day the following low rates offered to the
points named. will be in force until further
notice:
To Chicago first class, limited, $500
To Chicago second class. limited, SIS 90.
To St Louis first class, limited, sI5.OO
To Missouri river and Intermediate
points, 5000
No change Of cars of I'M class be.
tween CHEYENNE and Chicago. st. louis
or Council Bluffs and Kansas City. Free
reclining chair cars on all trains Dinins
cars through to Chicago on fast hunted
FOR any information desired reauir;ns
time of trains aud rates TO far e.s.er,
points call on 9. w. SWEET, ARep,
, 1890-05-09

Seven ounces of white rosin, one-half
each of beeswax and mutton. Melt
all together, then pour into cold water
and work like wax until thoroughly
mixed, then roll out into sticks suitable
for use. Roll each stick in tissue paper
to keep from sticking together. Some of
the plaster may be spread upon thin, firm
cloth, and cut into strips convenient for
use. This is an old rule for salve which
has been highly valued wherever used.
If it is not worked, it is of a lark brown
color.-Our Grange Homes.
, 1890-05-09

Notice is hereby gwen to John Eames.
his heirs and successors. that the sub
ecriber has expended in labor and i'm
provements twenty Eve (s25) dollars a
year for h years 1887. 1888 and 1889 on
the MOOSE claim: situated in the Platte
canyon mining district, in the county nj
Laramie and territory OF Wyoming. II
the said John Eames. his heirs or sue.
cessors fail to bear their share of the pro.
portionate expense, on or before the ex
p~iration of ninety days after the expiration
of this notice then their interest in tn
said Moose claim will fall to the under
signed. JOHN SHAW.
, 1890-05-09

A certain Young Mems Christian asso-
citation recently invited a gentleman to
deliver an address. He did so, and fiat.
tered himself that he made n good i'm
preston on the audience, but was some.
what taken aback When the chairman at
the close of his address gave u the
hymn: Art thou weary, art thou Ian
guild, art thou sore oppressedY"-New
York Tribune.
, 1890-05-09

There are at Essen 1,195 furnaces OF
various constructions, 2s6 boilers, 90
e hammers of from 200 to 100, 00O
pounds, $40 steam engines, with a total
of 1900 horse power, LIZA different
machines and 361 cranes. OF coal and
coke 2,735 tons are used daily, and II
high furnaces of the latest construction
produce about 900 tons of iron every day.
Chatter.
, 1890-05-09

The city council of Montreal has
adopted a resolution fuvoring the con-
struction of a general traffic and railway
bridge across the St. Lawrence in front
of the city. The plan is to have the
bridge at one point 175 feet above the
water and o to construct it as not to in
terfcre with navigation.
, 1890-05-09

Have you got all your trappings for
the fishing excursions" asked his wife.
"Yes, l guess so. The lines. the basket,
the bait-yes!"
Il knew you'd forget it, she remarked
earnestly, 1.-The most necessary thing for
the trip. Herc!'
And she handed him a small can Of
concentrated I've. Philadelphia Times.
, 1890-05-09
ATOR.AEE

For household goods or
,aerch an disc of any de-
scripttOn. I erasS reason
able and insurance effected
sChe st desired. Warehouses
ora Cheyenne y Northern
track. CAL and ger esfi-
mates. Cheyenne CONNER
ctat company.
, 1890-05-09

The bcs, salve in the world tor cuts,
bruises. sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever
sores, letter, chappe1 hands, chilblains,
aorns and all skin eruptions, and positively
cures plies or no paw required. IL is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price rs cents per box.
For sale by b. b. David, Druggist.
, 1890-05-09

asthma ruptions paralysis, dyspepsia indisaat-
ion, piles, fever, neuralgia, costiveness, all ner-
vous diseases, heart disease, bron-
chitis, sore eyes, urinary troubles, chest and lungs,
pulmonary troubles. and all diseases of the gener-
ative organs, no matter OF how long standing.
nyou have failed to get cured Elsewhere do not
despair, but give Lee Wing n call and have q chat with
him. which is strictly confidential. as he needs no inter
prefer. but speaks English for himself and Il costs you
nothing for consultation. as he only sells the remedies.
which are safe. sure and quick, and prices very low.
His motto Is: "A Cure Guaranteed-tf directions
arc carefully followed. or Money Reminded"
Persons living outside of Denver can write to Lee
Wing, enclosing &c stamp. and explain their symp-
toms, when he will be pleased to eend them advice as
to which Of his remedies will be beneficial
All correspondence strictly confidential.
Z VINO, 1914 LarImer st., Denver, CoIo-
, 1890-05-09

Taking effect March 18th passenger
rates to principal cities east. will be re-
duced. This does not mean a rate war
between the lines in Cheyenne. but is in
tended to give Cheyenne people the ben
fit of unsettled rates.
First class limited tickets, Cheyenne to
Chicago or Peoria, SIS; St Louis, SIS;
second class to Chicago or Peoria, $l5.
First class limited, Cheyenne to Coun-
cl Bluffs, Omaha, ST Joe, Atchison, Ne
braska City, Lincoln. Beatrice. Hastings.
Grand Island, Columbus and Central City
$40.
From Cheyenne to Kansas City. $ll.4O
DO you think of going east, call at the
Burlington Office. where you can obtain
all necessary information.
| J. +. MoCLuNG. agent.
, 1890-05-09

To the city Of Liverpool must be award
ell the somewhat doubtful distinction Of
having the biggest workhouse in the
world. This huge institution has ample
accommodation for ., 1000 inmates, which.
happily, is scarcely ever needed at one
time
, 1890-05-09

Wisdom teeth, the most variable of all
in size, shape and general character, are
said to show hereditary characteristics
more strongly than any o. the other
teeth.
, 1890-05-09

Not only to get way up" work done,
but also to get your darning, patching and
buttons sewed on without extra charge.
CHEYENNE STEAM LAUNDRY.
, 1890-05-09

A brakeman who lost an arm in the
discharge of his duty was awarded S1s,-
600 from the Boston and Albany rail-
road by a verdict In Boston.
, 1890-05-09
of PRIZE. ~SI50,000.00
100 900 Tickets at SO: Halves sS'
TenIhs. 81: Amerlcan Currency.
CLUB RATES; Q Tickets for $4,000.

CLUB RATES; o Tickets for 100
special rates arranged with agents.
AGENTS WANTED I9 ay snS
city in the United Statesand British America.
The payment of prizes is guaranteed by a
speciaf deposit of five hundred thousand
dollars Cs5O0,OOO with the state government
and approved by Jesus Arechiga, governor.
Drawings under the personal supervision OF
Lie. Hermlnlo Arteagn, who Is appointed by
the government as Intervention.
az CERTIFY tina with the state treasurer all
necessary guarantees are deposited, assuring
full payment OF all prizes of this drawing.
HERMuSIo ARTEAGA, Interventor.h
IMPORTANT.
Remittances must be either by New York
dmft, express or registered letter, American
money. Collections can be made by express
companies or banks. Tickets sent direct to
management will be paid by drafts on New
York, Montreal, st. Paul, Chicago, San Fran
cisco or City OF Mexico. For further informn-
ton address JUAN PIEDAD. Manager,
LZacnteras, Mexico
, 1890-05-09
LEE WING.
Chinese Vegetable Remedies
for Sale.

for Sale.
He guarantees the cure Of
the following diseases:
All diseases peculiar to
women, falling weakness,
and of a private nature;
female weakness, seminal
weakness, all sexual dis
eases, lost manhood, all
skin diseases, all blood dis
eases, scrofula, catarrh,
rheumatism, cancer, tape
worm salt rhanm ~a1ar;a
, 1890-05-09
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COMsTOCB, rs Warren ST., New York.
, 1890-05-09

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, 1890-05-09

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Re.Opening a Thoroughfare,

versive of health, II is absolutely essential that
the grand thOrougha are or avenue of the sys-
tenn, the bowels, should be re-opened as speed
lily as possible when they become obstructed
II they are not, the bile is misdirected into the
blood the liver becomes torpid viscid bilious
aisi mastef get into Tue stomach ana produces IN
toms are produced, which prolongation Of the
exciting cause only tends TO aggravate. The
aperient properties of Hostetter's stomach Bit
tiers constitute a most useful agent In overcom-
Ing construction OF the bowels, and promoting n
regular habit OF body; IT Is Infinitely superior
purpose, since IL does not like them, act vio-
lently, but produces natural painless effect,
which does not impair the tone Of the evacua-
tory organs, which il invigorates instead of
weakening. The stomach and liver, also in
deed the entire system, Is strengthened and reg
uiated by it. jyl5to22