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The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12
JOhnnie'S Excuse.

Not far from Boston a little boy
named Johnnie, who is only nine years
of age, is continually causing amuse-
ment by his quaint and original ex-
cuses whenever he gets into a scrape.
He is never at loss, and before you
speak almost, he interrupts you with
an excuse that is so funny that you
cannot help laughing and forgiving
him. He has been last down to break
fast several times lately. and he was
told that the next time it occurred he
should 60 without.
A day or two back he made his ap-
pearance when breakfast was half over
Now, Johnnie" said his mother,
you know what told you last time
you were late"
Eyes, mother: but could not really
and truly be down be down in time this
morning."
'Well, why not?"
you see, was half asleep and half
awake, and somehow dreamed that
IVES at church, and knew you would
not like me to get up during the SER
mon."
Johnnie did not go without his
breakfast that morning.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12
Lighting . Fire with Ice.

anyone was to tell you that you
could light fire with a piece of ice
you'd be very likely to shake your head
But it can be done, and if you have a
liking for surprising your friends you
can try it-after a little private prac-
tice behind the barn. Take a piecs of
clear ice about an inch thick from the
water cooler, white it into the shape
of disk and with the palms of your
hands melt its two sides convex, thus
giving the form of a double convex
lens, or burning glass. This you should
do with considerable accuracy, and you
may have to practice some time before
you can accomplish it. When your ice
lens is complete hold it where the suns
rays will fall on it and focus them so
that they will be directed on a piece of
light paper or tinder A blaze will
burst up at once. The experiment
works well only when the sun is very
bright.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12
Wind Too Much for Wefers.

Bernard ]. Wefers, the champion
amateur Splinter, essayed to lower the
worlds record for three hundred yards,
30s., by Harry Hutchens, the English
professional. over a straightaway path
at the trotting track at Readville, Bos-
ton, Mass. recently. The track was
in fine condition, having been specially
prepared, but strong wind was blow
ing directly across it, which greatly
interfered with the work of the runner,
and must be held responsible for his
failure, Wefers not reaching the goal
till the lapse of 81 Ass. Remington,
Boston amateur, lad a start of thirty
five yards, and was caught by Wefers
at one hundred and fifty yards, but the
stif wind caused him to falter at two
hundred and forty yards. and it was
evident that the record would not be
eQualed. John Graham, John Bowler
and Peter Kelly took the time Wefers
was much disappointed because of his
failure, and as he returns to his studies
At Georgetown college this week, it is
not likely that he will repeat the at
tempt this year.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12
To Mako Big Soap Bubbles.

It is great sport to make soap bub
bles, but it is twice as much fun II the
bubbles are big ones, strong enough
not to break when they are foated on
the floor. Bubbles twice as big as your
head or as big as the biggest kind Of a
football can be easily blown by anyone
who knows how to mix up the SOAP
bubble material. To make these big
bubbles. take a piece of white CASTLE
soap about as big as a walnut. Cut
up into cup Of warm water and then
add a teaspoonful Of glycerine. Stir
well and blow from a small pipe. This
will make bubbles enough. to last all
the afternoon. And this is really all
you care to make in one day. To make
pink bubbles add few drops Of straw
berry Juice, and to make yellow ones
put in little orange juice.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12
The Game of Ball.

Ball Is by no means modern game
for it was a favorite pastime of the
Egyptians four thousand years ago. It
was an outdoor sport as at the present
day, and was INDUCED in not only by
men and children, but by women as
well. Throwing and catching the ball
was regarded as wholly a woman's
game, and one method Of playing was
that the person unsuccessful in catch
ing the ball was obliged to carry the
successful player on her back-the vic
tor continuing in this position until
she also failed to catch the ball. The
ball was thrown by an opposite player
mounted in the same manner and sta
toned at certain distance. Some
times three or more balls were thrown
in succession. the hands of the player
being crossed upon the breast after
throwing the ball
Another game. not altogether a wom-
ans game, was played by throwing the
ball to a great height, and catching it
like our "sky-ball," and yet another
was to throw the ball as high 80 Dos
sible, the opposite player leaping into
the air to catch 1t on its fall before his
feet touched the ground. The balls
generally used were made Of leather or
skin and sewed with string crosswise
In the same manner rs our balls are
made. and stuffed with bran or husks
g corn: others were made Of string or
ct the stalks Of rushes plated together
- - to form circular mass and COW
cred in the same way with leather.
Same balls that have been found 1t
1hebes are about three inches in d.
oDeter. while others are Of smaller
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12
Chicago's Expert Billiardist.

It has been about eleven years since
William Hatley became generally
known as one of the most expert OF
the crop Of young billiard players then
coming to the front. In 1885 he en-
tered a tournament in Chicago, given
under the auspices of George Slosson
and Charles Parker, and made his de-
but in the professional ranks. Prior to
that he had played around the country
in small tournaments, but had never
done anything to attract wide atten-
ton. Hatley was born in Seneca Falls.
N. Y, in 1851, but was taken west by
his parents at an early age. When Is
years old he learned to play billiards
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12
lance Of 1ss2 kilometres. only eleven

lance Of 1852 kilometres, only eleven
completed the round trip. They re-
turned October 3. All the machines
finishing were petroleum driven.
Michelin's motor cycle completed the
trip in u hours actual running time
The journey was divided into ten
stages, at which the arrival and de-
parture of each contestant was timed
There was no running at night. The
machines which finished reached Paris
at . spanking pace, and all the ma
chimes were in good order in spite Of
the terrible weather experienced.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12

twenty-five bachelors OF Jefferson
county, O. sent committee to Galien,
Berrien county, Mich, whence = re-
port had been sent out that there were
in. the village 81 handsome widows.
and the result of the visit was five
weddings forwith and an announce
ment that more would follow.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12

size. made Of the same materials and
covered, like many used at the present
day, with strips of leather cut in lhom-
boidal shape and sewed together
lengthwise and meeting in a common
point at both ends, each alternate slip
of leather being Of a different color.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12
Left DcNtttutcs

Not OF worldly goods, bat OF all earthly comfort
is the poor wretch tormenteo by Eaiaria. Tit
fell scouI &c IS however shorn of its thong in ad
vance by Hostetter's Stomach Ritters, its onl!
sure preventative and remedy. Dyspepsia. bill
business. constipation. rheumatism. nervousness
and kidney complaints are also among the bodil!
Affections which this bcnehcent medicine over
zones with certainty. Use It Systematically.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12

The waist of wasp is synonymous
both in natural history and fashion for
slightness- No insect has so slim con-
nection between the thorax and the
n h6Omon
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12

Should the earth be accidentally
moved to within q distance of e4O, 900
miles of the sun, it would wholly dis
solve and pass away like vapor in less
than an hour
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12
A Y4arge Family.

Patsy Dolly was q very poor arith-
metician, and was puzzled by a great
many questions of numbers which did
not enter other peoples heads. One
day a new acquaintance remarked in
his presence.
81 have eight brothers"
Eye have eight brothers," said Pat.
81. Then suppose every wan O. thin
his eight brothers, too?'
Certainly"
''Arrah. thin" said Patsy, 'how
many mothers had the sixty-four O.
ye?"
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12

The mosquitoes found in swamps and
damp woods are generally more bril-
liantly colored than those variLies
which frequent human habitations
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12

A prospector who, with a companion,
bought claim at Goler, on the Mojave
desert, for $50. found few days after
ward S6l4 gold nugget in it
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12

and pool in Wsukegan, ILL.,, and was
for several years the best player around
that part of the country. Since enter
ing the professional ranks he has COM
peted in doze:s Of tournaments, win
ming among other things the champion
ship of the northwest and the emblem
carrying with it the championship Of
Illinois. He still holds the latter prize.
In the shortstop tournament in Chi
cago last January he finished in a tie
with Maggioli for second money and
was beaten in the play-off. Much Of
his excellent stroke was attained
through practice with such masters of
the cue as Ives, Schaefer, Vignaux and
Slosson. Hatley has been in the bill
lizard business for the last twenty five
years, most of that time in and around
Chicago. He is of German extraction
and married.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12
non.t tobacco Spill and Smoke Your lie Au

Ifyou want to quit tobacco using easily
and forever. regain lost manhood, be made
well. strong magnetic, fun of new life and
vigor, take No-To- Bac, the wonder-worker
that makes weak men strong. Many gain
ten pounds in ten days. Over 400. 900 cured.
Buy NO-To- BAG from your druggist, who
will guarantee q cure. Booklet and SAM
pie mailed free. Ad. Sterling Remedy Co.,
Chicago or New York.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12

The above is portrait Of Geo. T.
Stallings, whose captaincy of the De-
troit club contributed to its standing in
the Western League. Captain Stallings
is a Southerner by birth, having been
born at Augusta in 1867. He has been
in base ball since 1856 and has won
distinction in various organizations.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12


past. 1t is well known that profession
al racing was given its start in Phila-
delphia, and local promoters have spent
large sums Of money and injured their
standing in the L. A. w. by sticking
out for cash prize racing, says Sporting
Life.
It is also a well known fact that blu:
for Philadelphia opposition profession
with after couple Of years Of life,
as many representatives at the ma
tional assembly opposed it and still do.
It is said that the opposition is grow
ing and that when the next assembly
meets all the Philadelphians heretofore
opposed to the stamping out Of profess
sionalism will vote to do away with
cash racing. This state Of affairs has
been brought about by the professional
racing men themselves, the majority
of whom have refused to ride unless
handsomely paid for it. Many Of the
local dealers who pay racing men hand
some salaries are also in favor Of abol-
ishing the professional class. They
employ the wheelmen to ride their
wheels with the understanding that
they, the dealers, have the privilege of
entering them in whatever races they
see fit. Most of the time, when the
dealers desire their riders to take part
In certain events, they find that the
riders have entered some little meet
in an out-of-the-way place. from which
very little advertising is derived.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12

The locust or grasshopper plague OF
Kansas, Nebraska aud Minnesota, in
the years 1873, 1874 and 1875, will be
wildly recalled by many readers
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12
Say This Quickly.

Naval expressions are generally
noted for their peculiar aptness ana
brevity. There Is, however, one nauti-
cal term which for length almost rivals
the longest Greek expression.
It is the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
studding-sail-beom topping lift jigeee.
tan"
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12

believe my prompt use OF Piso's Cure
prevented quick consumption.-Mrs. Lucy
Wallace. Marquette. kans., Dec. II, rs.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12
Bits Of Racing News.

Fred Schade, the crack Southern
rider, has retired for the season.
The big indoor track at Chicago is
q great winner. Crowds run from 5000
to 10000.
The Brooklyn Citizens" ten-mile
road race was won by J. P. Hutchinson,
Brooklyn. b. C. (3m. 1851 In g 80 rs.
The N. c. u. Of England. is consjd-
ering the advisability of abolishing
professional pacing in amateur racing.
Ray Mcdonald. the professional
rider, intends to spend the winter in
California preparing 20. next seasons
spring circuit
It Is proposed to have indoor rae
ing twice week at the Chicago Coli
scum track. and It Is probable that Z
colony Of racing men win locate In
that vicinity.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12

Watches are accepted rs security for
fines by the police courts of Knoxville,
Tenn, and 40 unredeemed ones, held
for two years are to be sold by auction
by the CITY.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12
GENERAL SPORTING.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES OF
SPORTS AND PASTlMES.
Things Lively in Bicycling Circles
Chicago's Expert Biniardist-Trials Of
the Australian Football Umpire.

URING the past
few weeks several
rumors have been
started in Philadel-
phia concerning the
future of cycle rae
ing. and the latest
going the rounds
is that after this
year professional
bicycle racing will
h~ n thine NJ tho
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12

The wasp and the fly are irreconcil-
able enemies The presence of q wasp's
nest is guarantee to the whole neigh
borhood of the absence of flies.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12
The Australian Football Umpire.

From the following description of the
scenes occurring at football match
between Collingwood and North Mel.
bourne. Aus. recently, it would ap.
pear that the lot of the football UNI.
pire at the Antipodes is not much, il
any, better than in other countries:
"The moment the first bell rang
there was rush of people in the re.
serve to the playgate. The moment
the umpire stepped through the gate
scores of men rushed at him like
wolves, and scene of indescribable
tumuit followed. Fists and sticks were
going. and one man in the thick OF
the crowd, with some implement wrap.
ped in payer, was making desperate eff.
forts to fracture someone's skull. In
the first rush Roberts was seized by
the hair and dragged down, but splen.
did help was given him just then, not.
ably by Proudfoot, a player of Col.
lingwood, who. holding one arm over
his head to shield himself against a
rain of blows, and with the other
around the umpire, literally carried
him through the pack with one of his
football rushes. A lady had the en-.
viable honor Of starting this disturb
ance. AS the players were coming in
at half time she waited near the gate
and struck Roberts in the face.
Afterwards her shrill voice as she lean
ed over the fence added a high treble
to the torrent Of abuse rained on the
unfortunate umpire whenever he ap-
preached the pavilion, which, strange
ly enough, seemed to be the mastering
point Of the roughs. The woman bar
racker,' indeed, has become one of the
most Objectionable of football sur
roundings. On some grounds they ac-
tually spit in the faces of players as
they come to the dressing rooms, or
wreak their spite much more ma
liciously with long hat pins. In the
height Of this melee some Of the wo-
men screamed with fear, others scream
ed kill him. One of these gentle maid
ems at the close of the struggle remark
ed regretfully that it was a pity they
let or the umpire in the Geelong
match, as they should have killed
him. Yet these women consider them
selves respectable, and they support
football. which is consequently in a
serious decline"
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12
AN IMPORTANT DIFFERENCE.

To make it apparent to thousands, who
think themselves i'll. that they are not af-
fi{cted with any disease. but that the system
simply needs cleansing, is te bring comfOr,
home to their hearts. as costive condition
is easily cured by using Syrup of Figs
Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Company only, and sold by all druggists.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12

There is more Cstarrh in this section Of the
country than all other diseases put together.
and until the last few years was supposed to be
lncurable. For great many years doctors
pronounced it . local disease and prescribed 10
cal remedies, and BY constantly failing to cure
with local treatment pronounced it incur
abe. Science has proven catarrh TO be o
constitutional and therefore requires Con-
stitutonal treatment Halls Catarrh Cure man.
ufactured by F. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo. o.. is
the only constitutional cure on the market. 1t is
taken internally in doses from 10 drops to q teas
poonful. 1t acts directly on the blood and mu-
cous surfaces Of the system. They offer One Hum
drcd Dollars for any case it fails to cure Send
for circulars and testimonials. Address,
F.J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.,
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12

When bilious or cOstive, eat Cascaret
candy cathartic, cure guaranteed. lOc, &c
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12
CHESTNUT b

50 CHESTNUT burr.
Upon the parent
tree,
&ZNEO One autumn day
RN|/71HSg was heard to
TNNxGM say,
NNGN2TsNTEg To Mr.. BUNDLE
VIZ XIII INA bee:
yM1IMIIM1fg "How sad am I,
OSS who cannot fly
Or run or leap or
hop
Like beast or bee, but on this tree
Am always doomed to stop.
"The birds and bees float on the trees,
The rabbits leap and run.
The nimble squirrels and boys and
girls
Indulge in active fun.
But day and night I'm stuck here tight,
And tho long to roam,
AS you'll perceive, 1 ne'er can leave
My leafy tree-twig home"
A fairy small, who'd CHANGED to call,
O'erheard this fretful talk;
She shook her head and gently said:
"Your wish to fly or walk
I'll grant you. Which will do?
Just name it and it's DONE"
Then cried the burr: I'D much prefer
To be beast and rum"
A gentle wave the fairy gave,
OF jeweled wand SO small,
When with bound unto the ground
The burr was seen to fall.
Lo! there appears eyes, mouth and ears,
-Four legs, a tail, some feet.
(Strange. you'll agree) and then we see
A porcupine, complete.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12

Cascarets stimulates liver. kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or grippe.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12

Queen bee cells always have the
mouth opening downward, while all
other cells in the hive are horizontal.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12

Zoe NOO8n no1o8o
Il the oldest and best It will break up cold quicker
than anything else. 1t il always reliable. Try it.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12
CHILDREN'S CORNER.
TIMELY TOPICS FOR OUR BOYS
AND GIRLS.

Lighting . Fire with Ice-How 70 MAKO
Big Soap Bubbles-The Game OF bau
Il Not . New One-JOhnnie's Excuse
How Nobility L. Illustrated.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12

Sun spots always travel from east to
west across the suns disk.
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Bacon Outruns Anstead.

F. E. Bacon proved the winner of
the first of his series of match races
with Harry Anstead. which came OF at
the Rochdale Eng) Athletic club
grounds the other day. Anstead made
the pace up to the last half lap Of the
four-lap track, but could not get away
from Bacon, who ran at his heels.
within himself, and after entering up-
on the last half lap made his effort.
which carried him quickly past An
stead, despite the latter's game effort.
Bacon gaining about fifty yards in one
hundred and fifty, and, although easing
up on the stretch, winning by the for.
mer distance. in 20m. "a ass. The
track was heavy at the start, and was
made worse by a terrific rain storm
that burst at the close Of the third
mile, drenching the runners. The bet
ting at the start was to 4 on Bacon.
George w. Atkinson was the referee.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12

When in her prime, the queen bee
lays from 1000 to 5000 eggs pei day,
rarely more.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12

Wholesome criticism is the kind tina
goes down.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12

II t.a0 Baby - Cutting Teeth
BE and that old and well-tried remedy. Ma
wINsLOw's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children Teething.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12

OF thirty-eight automotors, of which
thtrty-stx were petroleum machines.
and two were driven BY steam, which
started in race on September "a, fro0
Paris 70 1arseilles and hack. dis
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-11-12

Do not forget to use plenty of periods.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-12-02

Representative r. A. Lancaster o f
Spartanburg, introduced at the last ses-
sion of the general assembly, bill pro-
,iding for tue creation Of the office of
State Geologist. The principal duties of
this officer would be to make surverys Of
the state for the purpose of ascertaining
the character, extent and location of var
ious ores, waterpowers, building nateri-
ais, etc., and putting such information in
such shape as to make it available for
those who contemplate the development
of these resources. The bill was not
passed at the last session; but by all
means it should be at the next. The re-
sources of South Carolina in the direc-
ton indicated, are without question rich
and inexhaustable. They will be devel-
oped in time, it is true, by private enter
prise alone; but the Importance of the
matter is too great to admit of delay, and
an intelligent effort along the line sugges-
ted is we'll calculated to yield returns
many times greater than the cost. The
state hould, by all means, take some ac-
ton, and it cannot he in too big hurry
about.the matter.