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Dodge City times., 1890-11-28
The Roust.bou..s Song.

There is nothing dearer to . 6arky's
heart than . good rhythm to which he
can keep in time the movement Of his
feet The rousters on the leves are
seized with . wonderful nervousness in
their feet when one of them suddenly
starts up with an accented verse. The
old steamboat rhymes are to the roust-
about what Strauss waltz is to the So
ciety women. An old rouster ambled
along the levee yesterday, thinking OF
the days whom he wasn't making $50 >
month with four meals . day. Tho
happy condition Of the rouster now COM
pafed with what il was seemed to smuse
him hugely. and he broke out:
De ruusten In d cabin,
Entin' fruD d p1A3e;
n onprhb - - leveo
D0t6e u - flg1gAk
n 00ouIn6 - q -
5 = 81 D6011K - - 80 - :
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28

Mary had little lamb
A very little, 100
For Mary boarded at house
Where meats are very few.
-WaShlnCtOn Post
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28

There's time for everything. Taking
off your boots after you get in bed indi-
Gates a high old time.-Binghampton
Leader.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28

Best Man Ito Chicago groom)-Is every.
thing ready?
Groom-I think so.
"Got the ring?''
"Yes."
"All right. Ihave the license a-1d the
application for divorce. Let the ceremO-
ny proceed."-N. y. :sua.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28

BRONCHITIS is cured by frequent small
doses of PisO's Cure for Consumption.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28

"And did you fall in love with the beau
tiful botanist 90 mo; only took lichen
to herN-Puck.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28

"Give me the man who sings at his
work." says some gushful writer. DO.
GIVE him to anybody that wants him.
Washington Post
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28

Lawyer-You say that the poison which
the prisoner placed before his victim was
concealed in o white liquid, and yet you
are not prepared to swear that it was milk.
Don't you know milk when you see it.
Witness-No, sir.
Lawyer (sarcastically)-Who are you,
anyway?
Witness-I am a milkman.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28

Highway R0bber-Hando over your Wetco
obliging traveler-Here it Is, bat ! ought
to tell you before you take it that it gains
five minntes day.-Fliegende Blatter.
A Tesnessee farmer took in . stranger
who said he was land surveyor in hard
luck. He was set to surveying the farm,
and he found it nineteen acres short OF
what the deeds called for. There was go
ing to be q lot of shooting between neigh
bors, and all the guns had been loaded Tor
bear. when o Nashville surveyor came out
and found the old line correct Then they
kicked the stranger out Of the country ana
fired their guns in the air.
Customer-My watch which you repair
ed for me some time ago has stopped.
Jewe.er-Ah, my collector informs me
that the b II is still running.
Experienced Burglar ITO new recruit)-
Great Jup ter! Don't make 80 much
noise!
New Recruit can't help It My toe
Joints always crack when l walk in my
stocking feet.
Experienced Burglar (much disgusted)
Then you'd better turn honest. You ii
k.7er succeed in this line of business.
Your cut ont for family man with twin
babies that need lullin' to sleep.-ChicaSo
Tribune.
"Well, your goose is cooked.' exclaimed
Snod rass, as he entered his parlor. "Who
has been roasting yo1 this time, love"'
asked Mrs. Snodgrass, anxiously.-Mun-
sey's Weekly.
Mrs. De style-what is the ~atter with
that poor girl?
Bystander-We don't know, mum. She
just lays there helpless, and can't stand
up at all, mum.
Mrs. De Style-Poor thing! / presume
her corsets are too loose.-New York
Weekly.
Fair Customer-Have you Shelley's
"Promethus Unboand?"
New Clerk-NO, ma a'am. All our books
are bound.
Tramp-Thankee, mum; it's fine din
ner you've gwen me, mum. There's only
one thing more I'd ask in tn world, an
| that's a smoke.
Kind Lady-You can have that, and
welcome. There is box of cigars in the
closet which .--~- my husband for
| Christmas
Tramp Il Never mind, num-
/ Two Uot a nine an saw an old cabbage
down tn road.-New York Weekly.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28

A short sentence-Lend me a dollar
Boston Herald.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28

Hra Bingo-I noticed there was rsmt
in your trousers this morning.
1r. Bingo-Thank heaven! Give Il to
the landlord when he comes.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28
A BIG FLOOD.

The only thing that viii wet man who wears
~F;sh Brand Sicker" j. 4 food; but even then
he mus, be under water. This statement may
seem strong but a coat that Will stand two days
storm without leaking, and viii not r.p or tear, 10
sure TO fI the bill. The additional advantage IS
that j, costs less and longer than any c'hsr
waterproof coat. Have you cIe. IL Eot' WY %
YOU wait until it r7insS Sold everywhere. ceJn
now. II is great mistake wait Until 1t rAins 70
buy q waterproof coat The tirss to buy is ~hea
the dealer has clean, fresh stock. BE sure iss
coat is stamped with the Fish Brand" irads
Marx. and YOU will get The best waterproof coat
ever made. Don, accep, any inferior coat when
you can have the " Fish Brand Slieker" delivered
without extra cost. Particulars and illustrated
catalogue free
a. ]. TOWER, Boston. Mass.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28

Fair Customer-Have you Shelley's
"Promethus Unbound
New Clerk-NO, ma'am. All our books
are bound.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28

Customer-My watch which you repair
ed for me some time ago has stopped.
Jewe.er-Ah, my collector informs me
that the b II is still running.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28

"Well, your goose is cookeds exclaimed
Snod rass, as he entered his parlor. "Who
has been roasting yo1 this time, love?'
asked Mrs. Snodgrass, anxiOusly.-Mun-
sey's Weekly.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28

Highway Robber-Hand over your watch
obliging traveler-Here 1t Is, bas ought
to tell you before you take it that it gains
five minntes a day,-Fliegende Blatter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-05
WORK OF THE SENATE.

The Admission Of Wyoming and the Sill
ver bill the Loading Issues.
WASHINGTON, May 5.-The Senate bust.
ness is pretty we'll mapped out for the
week, although several important
changes in the programme may take
place. The bill for the admission of
Wyoming to the Union is down for con :
sideration to-day, and the Jones Silver
bill for Wednesday.
If the Jones bill should be taken up
as per programme and the Wyoming
bill should not have been disposed of.
the latter will likely be taken up in the
morning hour each day while tho Jones
bill is considered after 3 o'clock.
The consideration of the Jones bill
may be postponed if there seems any
probability that the Republican caucus
- como to an agreement, but a. mat
esrs now stand the Senate viii 90 into
the silver debate without anv action
binding the Republican members. And
II this condition remains unchanged IL
Is altogether likely that tho Senate will
pass a measure which will be in sub-
stance a free coinage bill; or, rather. a
Dill tor the free purchase Of bullion.
The formal announcement of Senator
Beok's death was made by Senator
Blackburn and the Senate adjourned. q
One day during the week will Be
given over to the funeral of the late
Senator Beck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-05
ODD INVENTIONS.

THE latest invention Of musical Ger
many Is . mechanical conductor, a do
ure which beats the time with matbe.
NAUTICAL accuracy at any tempo that NAV
be desired
The patent Of o recent invention sets
forth that the claim of tho inventor is
mat by the use OF magnetic pen-
holder, owing to the action OF the mar
nedc currents from the poles of the
magnes or magnets forming the pen
holder on the muscles Of the hand which
holds 1t, the user can not experience
tent"
MusrAcHE trainer has appeared. n
IL an elastic, curved strip OF chin metal,
~ either end Of which is secured an ad.
1ustible plate, faced on the inner sfdo
with soft cloth, in order that the ma
chine may comfortably clasp the ends
OF the mustache. The latter IA care
fully arranged at night or during peri-
DDS Of seclusion and Che trainer fixed
upon 1t.
A NEW rubber article, for which the
inventor claims much, Is something TO
AID baseball pitcher in getting the
curve" 1t consists Of . fat strip of
rubber with ring at one end and q nat
corrugation ut the other. The ring IA
slipped over the middle finger and the
corrugation rests against the ball. II IA
oIaimed that when the ball ID nj tohad
the rubber clinRs to 1t and sets IL vhirl-
Ing, thus giving 1t more of curve than
the finger tips can.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-05
STRANGE TO RELATE.

Two FLORIDA men cut down bee
tree and saved several hundred pounds
Of honey. When they finished gather
ing the honey they commenced to in
vestigate the top OF the tree. and found
where cranes had built their nests.
They gathered 14o dosen eggs.
A CURIOUS fact is noticed in connec-
ton with tho formation OF barnaoles on
ships bottoms. In the majority Of cases
there Is . much heavier growth Of grass
and barnacles on one side than on the
other, and in numerous instances one
possible.
A STALK Of cabbage was raised at
Gainesville, Fla, from which q head
had been cut and shipped to market,
after which two additional heads had
formed, one where the original head had
been out and another at the roots Of the
stalk in the ground. This IL the first
instance Of tho kind on record, and is
regarded as curiosity.
REMARKABLE sound is given out by
the waters at the mouth Of Pascaroula
river, in Mississippi, which is described
by person whose attention was called
to it by fisherman, who said it was
the spirits singing under water. ~
From out OF the waters of the river, ap-
parently some forty feet from It's shelv-
Ing bank, rose roaring, murmuring
sound. which gradually increased in
strength and volume untfl it had reached
Its height, when it slowly descended.
It never advanced or reoeded, but
seemed always in the same spot.
TAHna 10 mine just above Hocsrds-
vile, Colo, that is a curiosity to tender
rect and source Of profit to the saloon
man who lives near by. 1t is an ioe-
mine, and the Toe is as oiea. and pure a
tnas obtained from the purest lake. The
claim 10 owned by the Ne4golds, who, in
the early days, ran q tunnel through
the frozen ground and struck . spring
beyond. As tho water flows out Of the
tunnel II freezes, and tho tunnel is now
nlied nearly to tho roof with the Ice.
~ 4! mas long supplied all the saloons of
Howardsv4lle with ice, and, as IL never
thaws, winter or summer, the place is
an objective point for curiosity seekers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-05
NOTES FOR GARDENERS.

PLANT the garden SO that you can
have regular succession OF vegetables.
Plant small fruit with the same end in
view.
PANsIEs are hardy, and q few plants
set out in bed will thicken to COM
pact cluster and produce large flowers
until late in the season.
ROSE bushes thrive better by being
we'll cut out and the old wood removed.
For towering plants wood mold makes
an excellent fertilizer, but 1t should be
used freely.
THoUeu not considered a sure remedy,
the free use Of lime around cabbage
plants will assist greatly in keeping the
maggot away. Scattered literally over
| onions, lime checks the ravages of the
onion fly.
WORK between the rows Of the straw
berries, keep the weeds down and the
soil loose. Plant raspberries early, 80
As to give them . good start. If the
canes are to make good growth give
them manure in the hill.
THOSE who desire to 'bag" grapes
that is, to cover them with paper bags
to prevent grape rot-should remember
to do it IS soon as the grapes are visible.
The mischief, If done ut all, 10 done in
the earliest stages Of grape growth.
| WooD ashes are excellent on all kinds
Of vegetables. The stalks and leaves Of
potatoes abound largely in potash. - dc
also the leaves Of beets. Though ashes
contain no nitrogen, they supply MOI
only potash but lime and q proportion
of phosphorio acid.
PRESENCE Of weed seeds mingled
with clover can usually be detected BY
handling samples with wet fingers, K
which angular seeds will adhere more
than the smooth clover seeds. Ant
when 1t Is desired to identify strange
looking seeds, the experiment station
are ready to do farmers that and similal
service.
ASPARAGUS seed may be sown YER,
early in spring, in drills, in carefully
prepared soil, but most persons are o.
impatient Of results that It is better Il
purchase two-year-old roots and plan
them in rows, 8x4 feet, in holes AZ
inches deep, In any good. well-manure'
garden soil. AS the asparagus bed is
permanent thing, it is we'll to make
good and largo one. When the aspar
agus is ready for use, do not Gu
tho sprouts too long before cooking
as they easily lose their fine flavor whe
left in water or exposed to air. If, 70
any reason, 1t is desirable to keep a sur
ply Of cut punches until the next day
bury them in soil until needed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-05
QUAY WON'T RESIGN.
No Once Thought OF Withdrawing fro,
tho National CommifAaa

no Once Thought OF Withdrawing from
the National Committee.
BEAVER, Pa, May SIN an interview
Senator Quay again pronounced the
rumors of his resignation as Chairman
or the Republican National Execntive
Committee as without foundation.
The report" said no, sis purely
newspaper business. I knew nothing
OF it, except when heard the rumor
immediately succeeding tho oall for the
National Executive Committee q week
ago; Immediately after the election of
aooo l thought OF resigning for the
Iaborious and exacting, and interfers
with my Senatorial work. Obiections
were made, however, and the idea was
abandoned"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-05
How the Surplus Can he J,.od-

WAsH1NaroN, May 5.-The Secretary Of
the Treasury, in an interview. saws
there is no disposition on the part
or the administration of the treasury
TO hoard money, AID the so-called sur
P!us' which IL tho excess of the receipts
over the expenditures, can be used
under the present law only in tho re-
demption of the bonded debt of the
United States, which is being done Al
rapidly as the bonds can be judiciouslv
purchased. The surplus on the frst
instant announced to only So, 800, 62S
exclusive of fractional silver coinl of
which $31 ,64s, 1913 was on deposit in ma.
tionai banks, performing the duty of a
circulating medium. It is tho policy
and purpose of the depaOnent to with
draw a large portion of this deposit
and invest it in United States bonds a.
rapidly as it can be done without dan
ton"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-05

GENERAL BoULANGER is tired of the
Isle Of Jersey, where they raise little yell
low calves. The newspaper LIE France
says he has given notice that he intends
to enter France and demand new
trial. This notice is probably given to
ascertain how it will be received. If he
does enter France, he will 60 into q
prison speedily.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-05
THR TARIFF DEBATE
To Begin Tomorrow and Ex-
tend Through the Week.
DEMOCRATS WANT MORE 3nE.
An Effort Being Made to Limit tho Dis
ousaion to Ten Days

1ns Admission Of Wyoming ana the 0il-
ver Bill the Leading Issues In the Sem
ate - Senator Bsck's Bsath - Prepare
tion for the runsral-A Decrease in the
Monthly Treasury Statement.
WAsHINaToN, May 6.-Ths great Tariff
debate opens In tho House this week.
1t Is to begin tomorrow, If nothing
occurs to interfere, and 1t will extend
through the week at least. No limit
has been set upon the general debate
yet, but an ehort:will be made during
the week to pass . resolution placing .
limit upon it AID that limit will be
short.
The Republicans talk about settling
1t in one week and the Democrats ask
two weeks. An effort 10 being made to
bring about q compromise on ten days,
but with what success remains to
be seen. The leaders Of the Republican
side have consulted among themselves;
they have consulted with the Speaker,
they have consulted with the Demo-
cratic members of the Ways and Means
Committee but always with the same
result. The matter now rests in the
hands of the Committee on Rules and
resolution will doubtless DO reported
from that committee at an early day.
The only other important business to
be considered in the House 10 the bust
ness which may come up under suspen-
sion of the rules. The Republicans are
anxious to call up the River and Harbor
bill and they claim that they have
pledged the two-thirds vote necessary
to take 1t up, but the Speaker has not
said that he will recognize . member of
the committee to make the motion to
take up the bill, and SO its fate is still
problem. What other business may
be called up under suspension 1s
matter of speculation and of no GER
tainty.
Mr.. Carlisle will not formally an
! nounce the death of Senator Beck until
after consultation with Speaker Reed,
ana the House will probably not ad
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-05

PRESIDENT KELLOGG of the board of
councilmen is lawyer and must know
that serious complications will arise un-
less another election for road commits
sioner is held in the body over which he
presides. As we have shown President
Kellogg's ruling in tho matter of a
majority was contrary to law a. laid
down by the state supreme court. There
II just one thing for Mr. Kellogg to do.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-05

The New York Herald has brought to
republicans, Plat and Alger, are the
controlling spirits in the Tennessee iron
and coal company which leases all the
convict labor Of Tennessee. A part Of it
employs directly and the rest it subjects.
Republican papers that are distressed
over the leasing Of convicts will please
copy. Since the disclosure General
Alger has resigned his position as direc.
tor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-05
The Editor

OF q western newspaper uses self
" cooking six shooter for pepper weight.
we treat our patrons fairly and have no
use for firearms. If you need for sickness
or convivial work pure stimulant, buy
IRON yonr grocer or druggist the G. o..
Tay lor Old Bourbon or Pure Rye Whi.kies
and see that the proprietors' autograph
signature, CHESTER H. GRAVES e.
SONS, Is over the cork in each bottle.
Unbranded cases sent on request.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-05
NoI,IOE-

I hereby notify all persons liable to pay
tAxes in the Center school district. town of
Waterbury, that I have received rate bin
and warrant to collect Center school dis
trict tax of ten mills on the dollar on list
OF 1881, and win be at common council room
City hall building, on and after Nay 1, 1890,
when same 10 due, from to 8 and from
~ to p. M, to receive said tax.
p. 8. The law provides that peYoentaoe
at rate Of "a of 1 per cent Der monfh
must BE- added from May /, 1880, IL not
paid before June /, 1890.
MARTIN HELLNANN, Collector.
Waterbury April z, 1890.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-05
A Sensible Man

Would use Kemp's Balsam for the Throat
ana Lungs.. 1t is curing more cases OF
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Group
ana all Throat and Lung Troubles than
any other medicine. The proprietor
mas authorized all druggists to give you a
Zoe and 81.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-05

TAKING the census Of 4 nation of IS,
00O, 600 people is a very big job. The
government printing company has just
completed the printing Of the 20, O00. 200
enumeration blanks, which weigh in the
aggregate 229 tons, and if spread out,
would cover an area of 81, EOS, 1888 square
feet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-05
Valuable Piotul o. Burned

NEWARK, NJ, May 5.-.Ths art gallery
attached to the residence of J. Bran
hal! at Orange, was partially DESTROYED
ny hre, causing loss of $4,000 Among
the pictures burned was the last proof
OF Seymour Haden's "Agamemnon. y
Thomas Moran's Battle of Harlioh"and
i've copies Of Mcneil Whtstler's works.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-05
Treasury Statement.

WAsH1NaToN, May 5.-Ths Treasury
Department monthly statement Of
changes IN the circulation during April,
the month amounting to $499, 721.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-05

The death Of Senator Beck removes
from public life one of the most interest.
honest. lie was thorough tarln stu.
dent and was regarded by his democra.
tic colleagues as walking encyclopaedia
on the subject. A year ago Senator
Beck broke down from overwork.
Since then he has been seldom seen in
the senate chamber although he kept
well informed Of the doings of that
body.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-05

1T looks rs II electrocution was dos
tined to give New York a good deal of
trouble before it accomplishss any thing
tospsak OF. Following the respite OBJ
tanned by Kemmler from the courts
comes the passage by New York assem-
bly,, by vote of more than two to one
OF bill abolishing capital punishment
altogether, the evident animus of this
move being against executions by cleo
tricity rather than against the principle
OF taking = life for life, although the
new-fangled idea seems to have added
strength to the opponents Of capital pun
ishment generally. 1t is apparent that
New York will have to come back to
the moose or submit to the abolition of
the death penalty entirely.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-05

THERE is prospect of u short stock
OF firecrsckers in this country on the
fourth Of July, owing, it is said, to
labor troubles in China. Taking all pos
sible arrivals before the fourth. the sup
ply will be only about half what it
usually is. If the same, or even a larger
deficit should be found in the supply of
other varieties of fireworks, sensible
people wouldn't grieve much. There is
nothing with which sensible people
would the more willingly part, withal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-05

The latest swindle is carried on by
means Of double fountain pen, one end
OF which is filed with good substantial
ink, the other with ink that fades away
In day or two. The sharper writes his
agreement, contract. or whatever partic.
ular lay he may have chosen, with the
ink that fades, and his victim signs with
the other end Of the pen in the ink that
lasts. In few days he has slip of
paper with nothing on it, but good
signature, over which he writes any
sort OF note that he can easiest turn in
to cash. Look out for the fountain pen
swindler for he 10 dangerous.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-05
FOR SALE.

TWO large new houses on Baldwin 81.
l just above Washington. Twelve large
rooms in each house, besides plenty of
closets, pantries, storage rooms &c. Each
tenement entirely separate. All nicely
10 NV a,,u vow will, 6pd-Asch- hupaA SUD.
&c. The healthiest location in the CITY.
Price, $500, on easy terms. Call and
see them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-05

Gilbert Sentenced to Life Imprisonmsne.
OXFORD. N. Y, May 6.-The case Of
William Il. g. Gilbert, indicted for the
murder of Brundage n. Welton. has
enaeo In verdict Of murder in the seo-
for life, " Au'a1n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-05
1910 II Per Cent.

We offer q Stylish Tenement Property,
we'll located, 3 minutes from Center square,
all conveniences, sewer, sidewalk, we'll,
rented to good tenants. $4,000 down and
q mortgage at 5 per cent for balance will
buy it. Present rentals will pay all ex-
penses, taxes, interest on mortgage and
over 10 PER CENT net on the $4,000. Be.
sides, another house can be built on the
investment to II PER CENT. Who takes it
AT. Abbott s. Son, Real Els. Asts.
Masonic Temple 102 Bank st,
Open Tuesday and saturday ev'Es, ITO O'Clock
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-05
NoTTCE

hereby notify all persons liable to pav
taxes in the city of Waterbury that have
received rate bill and warrant to collect
tax of sixteen Q0 mills on dollar on
list OF 1883, and will be at common council
room, City hall building, on and after Nav
I, 1890 when same is due, from to and
to p. m, to receive said tax.
+. 8. The law provides that percentage
at rate of 81 of one per cent Per month
must be added after May /, 1890, If not
paid befors June 1, 1890. -.
MARTIN HELLMANN, Collector.
Waterbury, April 2, 1890.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-05

Delivered by carrier to any part OF the city, OF
oont By mail At the following rates
One Year.. $3.50 Three Months. 81 as
Six Months. -. $780, One Month, ........ 43c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-05
Furniture, Stoves And Ranges,

c Msw s1d Second Hand, bought, sold and ex
guaranteed. '''''''' ''O
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MI EEIRLICEI.
60 EAST MAIN STREET.