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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-06-25
FASHIONS IN CHINA.
TritIes Of Celestial Fickleness Which
Outsiders Would Not Notice.
Frazer's Magazine.

A foreigner may live for years among
the Chinese and never notice any
change to relieve the monotony of their
dress. Yet, as a matter of fact, some
variety, even OF hat or shoes, is intro
duced almost annually. The fashion,
able cap is squarer or rounder at the
top as the case may be; the shoes more
or less pointed, or orpamented after
some novel design. And so it is with
fans, which are made Of different ma
terial and of different sizes for different
seasons of the year, in proportion to the
quantity of breeze required. In the
''Miscellanies of the Western Capital
we read: The fans of the Son of
Heaven are, for the summer, of ieath-
ers; far the winter, Of silk" and in u
poem by Ow-Yang Hisu occurs this
line:
In the tenth moon the people Of the capital
turned 10 their warm fans.
AT the present day the distinction be-
tween warm and cold fans can hardly
be said to exist. Those for spring and
autumn are smaller than those used in
summer, reminding one Of the old Ro.
man luxury OF SUMMER ana winter
rings. 1t is also 'adupatO ton to be seen
with a fan too early or too late in the
year. There are, indeed, nc days abso-
lutely fixed for the beginning ard end 0!
the fan season, as in the case of the
summer and winter hats worn hv all
employees of the government, and
which are supposed to be changed
simultaneously all over the Empire;
but Chinese custom has made it as RI
diculous for q mau to carry a fan be-
fore or alter a certain conventional
date as it would be with us to wear a
white waiscoat in March Of November.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-06-25

played a card, was attentively consider
ing the hand. Perhaps rot, but it
seems about the best thing / can do to
save my Jack
There is lots Of fun to be had at a
little private pio-nics, when the party
goes up a stream in n large boat to u
pleasant Woodland. All YOU have to do
Is to lug three baskets of provisions and
a Sox of croquet to the boat, and then
help row 1t and get four blisters on each
hand, and then climb y tree covered
with bnars, to adjust n swing, and work
yourself almost TO death swinging the
girl h never seems 10 get enough Of
1t, and then reverse the order of things
until you get home. There is loads of
fun IN II, Fun? Why it is just reeking
with it.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-06-25
The Nature Of n Miracle.

A priest, amer ysinly trying TO explain the ma.
ture OF n miracle TO u doubling lrlshman, sud
dtGiy stopped, kicked him, aud asked, "Dtd YOU
feel thatf" Yes" said the lrisman at you
hadn't resumed the priest, "it would have
been n mtrncle.' Thus argument sometimel
falls TO convince, though every objection be fully
answered. Like stubborn are the few who yet
doubt the efficacy of DR.. Pierce's Family Medi-
tines, Positive proof OF merit has repeatedly
been advanced. TestimOuials from prominent
citizens IN nearly every town Ia North America
have been published. certifying TO the doctors
sincerity, honesty, aud superior skill. Why
longer Doubt If afflicted with u cold, cough,
bronchitis, consumption, or any scrofulOus dis
ease or humor, DR., Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
coycry Will effect your speedy cure. Give no
heed TO what some unsuccessful physician, or
healthy ana " skeptieai" ueighbor may cay, De.
eide Tor Yourself, j. A, Alexander, NJ. d, Of
Broadway, Va, writes that he has thoroughly
tested DIR. Plerce's Family Medicines Ia an ex-
iensive praeuc1. and has found them To po.soss
superior merit. and Ia do all that Was claimed for
them. He further say- that II copy OF tho Peo-
pies Common Sense Medical Adviser should DO
In every house.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-06-25

The alternate is o between novels
and no novels, bat between novels and
novels: and when. rs in the cave of
some ofScott's noblest productions, the
author has had q moral restraint up.
on himself, and ia seeking not only he
amusement but the profit Of his read =
ers, it is only the veriest prudery to OBJ
iect to them because they are in the
form of tctions.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-06-25

In costs but one zen to send Il postal
card to the Mason & Hamlin Organ Co.,
Boston, New York, or Chicago, who
will return, postage paid, their cata-
logues and circulars, with much inlor-
nation about organs. No one should
buv Nh organ without seeing these.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-06-25

A MAN at Pontypridd, Wales, was re-
Gently bound over to keep the peace for
six months because he kissed his neigh
boris wife and threatened to do it again,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-06-25
ltuu,or'.

A servant girl may oe splendid cook
and a thorough-going christian; but, at
the same time, she will never hesitate
to split up an ironing board to kindle
the fire with in a case of emergency.
A man may be rs pure "a a virgin
snowflake, and as mild as a May morn
ing, but he will get wild just the same
when his office toy dips the mucilage
brush in the inEstand.
As soon as the merry wren
In the tree doth gaily tute,
With wicked eye the lItle boy
Clim bs up 10 get the fruit
Oftlv wren aforesaid.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-06-25
M3LIKsSINU6EIE

We will pay Agents Q Salary OF Eluo per onth
and expenses, or allow u large commission, 10 seIl our
new aud wonderful Inventions. We mean ubat uc s0y.
Sample free. Address SHERMAN & Go. ,.Mafshall, Mich.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-01
Petersburg (Va.) Index. .Appeal.]

There stands in the Capitol Square a
beautiful monument of which we are all
proud-Wa>hington on horseback is the
central figure. and Jefferson, Marshall,
Madison, Lewis, Henry and Mason sur
round him. Every true Virginian looks
on these with pride, and points to them
as to the glorieS Of the past. The money
with which this classic pile was built
was borrowed. Some bloated fend lent
Virginia the money with which to COM
memorate the deeds of her sons, and took
her bonds for it, which have not yet been
raid. The Mozarters and Their High
Priest say these bonds should not be
paid, because this is not the State which
contracted the debt. If SO, then we have
no heritage in Washington, or in the
other six great artificers who laid the
foundation of civil liberty and constitu.
tional government on this continent
Are we ready to give upso great legacy
for one mill on the dollar? If we are
honest we should either give the monu
ment up or pay for it. Certainly We
should pay the liberal compromise offer
ed; no just man can refuse it. Can we
bring our children to rekindle theil
patriotism and renew their VOWS at {
shrine an upon an altar out Of whom
we have defrauded our creditors?
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-01

ly mystifed us, and to which the ten
others flute, fife, violins, and violoncel-
los-constituted the accompaniment. 1t
consisted of a sounding board about three
feet in length and of breadth sloping
from two to three feet, across which were
stretched the strings, the whole OF ex-
tremely rough construction, and played
by means of two short straps of whale
bone muffled with rag wound round
the end of each; with these it is more
sharply or gently, deliberately OF rapidly
struck, and it is difficult to conceive how
so simple, not to say clumsy, an appa-
ratus can be made to produce a tone so
sweet, flexible, and powerful, or be amen
able to such delicate, brilliant, varied,
and expressive execution. 1t is called
"tzymbalon," and the tzymbalon player
it is who improvises the melody and gives
the cue to the band, who, upon the intui-
tive apprehension of his thoughts and
also Of those of each other, produce the
most appropriate and effective accompani,
ment,
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-01

At the present moment Sir Henry
Bessemer, finding no more development
for his taste for landscape gardening, and
having built himself conservatory of
marvellous workmanship, is employed in
constructing an observatory destined to
contain an enormous telescope, capable
of magnifying five thousand times, a
worthy rival of the famous tube set up
by Lord Rose. The Bessemer telescope,
however, will not be furnished with a
metal speculum, Sir Henry having dis
covered a method of grinding glass to
the required curvature. Glass has been
success ully employed in the telescope in
the observatory at Paris, and equally
good results are expected from the giant
of Denmark Hill.
The observatory required to contain an
inst ument OF its enormous magnitude is
in itself a marvel of constructive skill
and is probably the most remarkable edi-
flee of the kind in the world. Not the
dome only, as at Greenwich and else.
where, but the entire upper floor revolves
on circular railway by hydraulic power
subject to touch of the finger of the
astronomer, who thus enjoys all the ad
vantage of out-of-door observation, com
bined with the comfort of his own
library. Chemistry, mathematics, and
physics having in turn helped Sir Henry
Bessemer to fortune, he has now faller
back upon astronomy as pastime. His
observatory, which is constructed in the
most massive manner in order to avoic
vibration, is, although approachable from
the house and the long terrace leading te
the lake, so constructed that it can bt
entered from the private road, probably
with the view of presenting or bequeath
ing it to some scientific society.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-01

sI used to think Mr.. Sherrington you
lover" he said. standing before me, the
light on his frank, handsome face, "but
late observations have shown me that his
visits here are for your sister. Since you
are free, then, will you not marry meY
l can support you well, Gertrude, or
would not ask you to bind your future
with mine. fhe death of my grand
father two years ago left me $50, 900, be-
sides some real estate. I have a pleasant
home on the Hudson-retired but ele-
gant-where l would like to take you.
What do you think, Gertrude? Could
you be contented to leave your friends
and live at Rose Cottage with meF'
My amazement allowed me to stammer
nothing Ineligible. In some distant
way temporized the matter, and begged
Mr.. Redmond to give me some time for
reflection.
He went away, making an appointment
for the next evening.
So thunderstruck was 1 by the revela-
tions Of Mr.. Redmond's wealth that ]
wandered about the house in dazed
way, not needing how mamma was fret
ting about Patricia, who had gone to ride
with Mr.. Sherrington.
What is the matter, mammals it 60
ing to storm" l said at last.
"To storm? Nonsense! Where are
your eyes, Gertrude? 1t is nearly 8
o'clock. Patricia has been gone seven
hours with Mr.. Sherrington, and l know
something is wrong"
"WhatF' / demanded, rousing myself
'1 don't know"
Nine, 10, II, and IL o'clock passed
No carriage-no news.
At noon the next day the buggy drove
into the yard. Patricia coolly presented
her husband. They had been married
the evening before by our pastor at Low
bridge.
$50 nice and quiet" said Patricia
"No fuss, no notoriety."
She took her place coolly at the table.
"You needn't hesitate to take Gage
now, Gertrude. He's dead in love with
, you; and, as l like Clyde best, though
I'd decide the matter without any com
plicationS."
, l think I was dumfounded. But
found my tongue when Mr.. Redmond
came that evening and said eyes"
| give my experience for the benefit 0
] others. 1t is dangerous-loaning one
. lover.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-01
One of Gautier,s Ballets.


This ballet is on the subject of the pied
piper of Hamelin, and is very gracefully
treated 1t is sad to have been rejected
by M. Halanzier (or rather to have been
denied representation for delightfully."-
absurd reason. M. Halanzier, it seems
called to his assistance that responsible
and dignified officer, the ballet-master Of
the opera. The ballet-master was dead
against the piper and his rats. The rat
he said, was an "animal immonde," and
the subscribers would be wholly unable
to bear the sightof him. Encore, Mon
sieur," said he, Isl c'etait une abeille!'
But, unluckily, it was not possible tt
turn the rats into bees, and so the "Pre
neur de Rats" remains still in M. Halan
zier's portfolios.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-01
The French National Library.
[Revue des Daux Mondes.l

The new reading room Of the French
National Library shows considerable i'm
provement on the system formerly
adopted, but the resder fresh from the
British Museum still feels sorely disap-
pointed in many respects. Working
hours are reduced in all seasons, to six
only, from 10 o'clock A. M. to A P. M.
The supply of books is suspended after
8 o'clock, and, above all, no general cata-
logue Of the contents of the library is at
the disposal Of the reader. A few books
of reference are to be found at the read
ing room, but nothing can replace the
use of the catalogue in the hands OF tue
reader. Hence discoveries Of hidden
treasures are quite hopeless.
Books Of capital interest are often
omitted by photographers, and. of course
they can not be found unless the list of
an authors works is within reach Of the
investigator. The methodical order
adopted by the French librarians and
booksellers is certainly less favorable to
research than the simpler alphabetical
order. The loss of time in hunting after
books, which may not be in the library
at all, must be considerable, and would
be avoided if the render had the cata.
logue of the library under his eyes. One
is almost ashamed to write number Of
tickets, which, after giving great deal
of trouble to attendants and librarians
are returned with a cross on the back
indicating that the works asked for are
not to be found in the huge collection
On the other hand it is worthy Of nott
that the reading-room is open all th'
year round, even on Sundays, and is shu
only during Easter week.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-01
Gen. John A. Logan,

Hero of the late war and now u s. Senator
from Illinois, writes: Some years ago
was troubled more or less with inaamma-
tory rheumatism, and have within the last
wear or so suffered intensely from same dis
ease. 1 began to take 'Durang's Rheumatic
Remedy and am thoroughly satisfied that
have been permanently cured by its use.
I do not hesitate to recommend it," Yours
Truly, JOHN A. LOGAN.
Sold by all retail druggists in Cincinnati
Wholesale by Allen & Co.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-01
Stage " ais.
rChambers' Journal. !

Nothing throws such a damper over a
performance as "stage wait" One
night at theater in Yorkshire piece
was to be represented in which four of
the ladies and gentlemen Of the company
should have begun the second scene.
They were not forthcoming at the ap-
pointed time. The fact is they were two
pairs of lovers in real as well as stage
life, and had run away to get married in
opposition to their friends wishes. Pres,
emily the audience grew clamorous and
began to hiss. The manager went on
to crave their indulgence-being Obliged
to change the play-and the only apollo
gy that occurred to him was that "tht
Misses Blank and Dash and the Messrs
Brown and Swith had all been suddenly
taken ILL.," an announcement that causee
roars of laughter and restored good hu
NOR to the much-enduring audience.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-01
The Tzy nbalon.

Just below the dais a considerable
space had been reserved for the Zigeuner
band. In the midst stood large square
table, and on it was the singular instru-
ment to be played by the principal per-
former, the tones Of which had so intense
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-08-28
Read Every Word Of This.

Having interests in Colorado that requires
our personal attention. we have decided TO
close out our business in this city as speedi-
sell in bulk, We will, until we meet with an
opportunity to sell all at once, sell goods at
prices that will insure rapid sale. We have
just returned and received our fall and WIN
ter stock, not knowing at the time we made
our purchases that it would be necessary for
us to go west until next spring. consequently
have the largest and best assorted stock Of
general merchandise in the city, all fresh, new
and seasonable goods Of the best grades, no
shoddy goods in our store. All to sell at
sacrafce to us and bargains to you. Don't
buy nickle's worth of goods until you come
and learn our prices. Thirty-ive thousand
dollars worth Of new seasonable goods con-
sisting of silks-ali shades, satins, velvets,
trimmings, dry goods, notions, hosiery, la
dies and gents furnishing goods. gloves,
corsets carpets, oil cloths. mattings. ticks.
shirtings, cottonadcs, jeans, bleached and
brown muslins, prints, flannels, cassimercs,
boots and shoes. hats and caps, ladies' fiIrs,
yarn OF all grades and colors, shirts, pants,
overalls, table linens, napkins, window
shades, shawls, skirts. cloaking, waterprooofs.
ladies cloth in all colors, cotton fannels,
crash towels, bedspreads, blankets, comforts.
battings, and every thing usually found in
dry goods shop. Our stock of eashmeres,
silks, foreign and domestic dress goods and
trimmings, are not equalled in any other
house in the West. The above are all fresh,
new goods, and will be sold at a bargain.
Come and see for yourself and be convinced
hat this is rare chance, and we can save
you from 10 to % per cent. on your purchas |
Is. We don't wish TO demoralze prices in |
,ur city, but have the goods and must sell |
hem as NE want the cash as fast as we can |
ret it. Come and see us at l04 Douglas ave. |
Respectfully,
% G. r. MYERS & Rho
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-08-28
ST. LOUIS AND WIcPITA.

The surveyors OF the st. Louis & Wichita
Railroad Company struck the city Monday
morning. driving stakes on preliminary sur
yey. After leaving Augusta they came four
miles west and turned one-half mile north
on the half section line and followed that in
to Wichita which brought them to the head
of Douglas Avenue which they followed up
as far as the \. I. & S. +. depot They have
gone back east OF the city some four or five
miles and will make preliminary surveys into
the city at least three different places and
wil.llso meander the river from its northern
limits of the city to its southern boundary,
and will also draw plat Of the city, making
a concise report OF their work which will be
sent 10 the General Superintendent, Mr.
Dorn3laser, who has charge in the absence OF
the chief engineer. Mr.. Blinkerderfer, inform
us that two corps Of engineers are on the line
one making preliminary survey the other t
permanent survey. Ii is forty-six from
Wichita to the Flint Hills, and ii6 miles from
Wichita TO oswego.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-08-28

The Senatorial Commission appointed TO
investigate the cause of last seasons ont
break. aud who have been absent thirteen
days in the Territory. reached Wichita on
their return Tuesday evening. The party
had delightful trip and no mishaps. 4
searching and thorough examination of In
dian chiefs and head men and of agent, and
army officers was had. The commission dis
banded here temporarily to meet at the call
of the chairman. when further testimony
win be taken if deemed necessary or a report
completed for submission. Senator Dawes
left for Massachusetts, this morning. GOV.
KirkwooG viii remain 4 few days in this city.
the guest of his nephew. senator Plumb
went home to Emporia. senator Morgan
and daughter and Secretary Perry aud Pho
nographer Morgan. of Iowa. all left for a
trip to the Pacific coast.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-08-28
AxxoUxcExExrs.
EorMaYor.

I'D. EAGLE Please announce that an !
candidate for the offce Of Mayor.
Respectfully, WILLIAM GRKurKxsrErN.
Ed. EAGLE-PIease announce that E. A.
Dorsey viii be candidate for County Clerk,
subject to the decision Of the Republican
Convention.
Ed. EAGLE Please announce that c. 3.
Caldwell is candidate for the Office Of Reg
lister Of Deeds, subject to the decision Of the
Republican Convention.
Ed. EAGLE:-You are authorized to an
nounce that / will be a candidate for the Of
nee Of County Treasurer, subject to the de-
cision Of the Republican Convention.
JOHN TucKER.
Ed EAGLE-Please announce my name -
candidate for the office Of County Surveyor
subject to the decision Of the Republican
County Convention.
J.K. HAMILTON.
Please announce my name as q candidate
for the Office Of County Surveyor, subject to
the Republican county convention.
A. j. CARD.
Deputy County Surveyor.
Editors EAGLE-Please announce that am
a candidate for the Office Of Sheriff at the en-.
suing election, subject TO the action Of the
convention.
W. B. WILLIAMS.
Editors EAGLE Please announce that
will be a candidate for the Office of Sheriff,
subject TO the decision of the Republican
County Convention. A. 7. MASSEY.
Editor EAGLE Please announce that I
will come before the Republican County Con-
vention as u candidate for the Office of sheriff. |
NJ. E. GoOpELL.
Ed. EAGLE Please announce me as a can |
iidate for the Office Of Sheriff. subject to the |
action Of the Republican convention Of Sedg-
wick county. B. II. Fox.
Ed. LE:-Piease announce that ii. X. |
Watt, Of Minnesota township, will be before
he Republican nominating convention as
'andidate for the Office Of Sheriff, subject TO /
he decision Of that body.
Ed. EAGLE Please announce S. NJ. Tuck
r as candidate for Sheriff, subject to the
ction OF the Republican Convention.
MANY REPUBLICANS.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-08-28
THE SEVENTH ANNUAL FAIR.

Being peculiarly an agricultural county it
was the proper thing for Scdgwick to incor-
porate fair society among the very first acts
of her people after they had been introduced
TO each other. The county is but nine years
Old and its agricultural society gives its sew
enth annual exhibition next month. The
being rapidly distributed. The fair will
open on Tuesday the 10th, and continue four
days. Competition is invited. especially from
adjoining counties. II is the determination
of the association TO eclipse all former efforts.
There will be three halls upon the ground.
one hundred covered stables and scyenty-fiye
pens. The admission will be twenty-five
cents for each person season tickets, good
at all times through the fair, 81 family tick
cts, Sl.50. Box stalls each, So; open stalls.
81: pens free.
In looking over the list we find the prem
fIms TO be very liberal. ON six lots of cattle
nearly four hundred dollars in premiums are
offered. The prizes for horses. sheep and
hogs, are also very liberal and comprcheE-
siye. The special premiums offered by ind-
viduals viii create some interest. The speed
ring will be unuasaly exciting.
The time is short for preparation. 1t is
but three weeks before the excitement COM
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-08-28
Superintendent "Class {


MARRIED.
BY ID. A. Mitchell, J. p, July 20, 1879, ID
Somehow and Sarah B. PeregOy, all OF
Wichita.
At Wichita, August Goth, by D.A.Mitchell
J. p, Mr.. E. W. Cheney to Miss Sarah N.
McGary, both of Wichita.
Sunday evening, at the residence Of J. W.
Eldridge. by the Rev. John Kirby, Mr.. RO-
meyn W. Eldridge to Miss Jennie E. Phares,
formerly of Ohio.
The bridegroomisw well and favorably known
in our city. The bride has been successful
and popular teacher in our city schools, hay-
ing been reelected for the next year
but few weeks since. But the pleasures Of
teaching the young idea how to shoot are
rather tame in comparison to those offered
by home and fond husband. May their
united lives prove all that they have pic
tured.