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The Frontiers Of Madness.
IRON the 81. James Gazetteer

From the st. James GaZette.l
Such is the title of an interesting
lecture recently delivered by DIR. Ball
in his course at the Paris faculty OF
medicine. The generally received
opinion that folly and reason are sep
arated by a strictly drawn mathemat-
zeal line is, according to DR.. Ball,
quite erroneous. There is a broad
frontier, he says, between sanity and
insanity, which is peopled by millions
OF inhabitants. Damasippus, in Hor-
ace, laid down the doctrine that all
men are mad-"insanus ct tn, stul-
tique prope omneS." DR.. Ball, with
out going so far rs this. holds that
the number of persons perfectly rea-
sonable on all points throughout the
entire period of their existence form
but minority of mankind. The
world abounds with people, he
tells us, whom strict scien-
tiic diagnosis would condemn rs
mad, or more or less "touched:" vet
at no time of their life would
it be permissible to put them
under restraint. Such people are to
be seen occupying honorably and
successfully every position in life and
society; We brush against them when
we take our daily walks abroad; we see
them in the mirror which reflects
ourselves.
DR.. Ball having stated the thesis of
his discourse, proceeds to classified
tion of these sane madmen," and
resigns the first place lin the order of
merit" Qrom what point of view he
does not specify to those who suffer
from unreasonable and in most cases
irresistible impulses. Naturally
enough, the lecturer referred to the
case of DIR. johnson and the curious
impulse which prompted him to
touch each post as he walked
along the streets-an impulse so
strong that if he accidently passed
one 10y without the usual tribute of a
touch, he felt irresistibly compelled to
return and repair the omission. The
overp0wering impulse to laugh on oc-
caSl0nS OF peculiar Solemnity is one
which even the most serious persons
have experienced. A still more NOR
bid impulse is that which sometimes
urges plous people to indulge in bias
phemo1s or profane language. A
great English divine. Bishop Butler,
was tormented all his life long by this
which he only mastered
by strong and sustained efforts of the
win. The impulse sometimes assumes
a suicidal form.
DIR. Ball was recently consulted by
a young man who was engaged to be
but who found it impossible
TO visit his intended bride because it
would involve a journey of some
length in railway carriage. and he
could never enter one without feel
ing desire to jump out as soon rs
train was in motion. He was advised |
10 accustom himself gradually to this
mode of travelling by taking short |
on the suburban line. but he |
Gould never get beyond Autenil; |
here he had TO leave the carriare for |
fear Of accident. Homicidai impulse
IS aisn met with. Thouviol's case Is |
me Of the Qftencst quoted. For years /
his unpleasant person was tortured |
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For the Household.

\ gridiron should always be heated
before putting meat on it to broil.
To cure a bruise or sprain, battle in
cold water, and then apply decoction
of wormwood Eand vinegar.
To prevent the juice of pies soaking
into the under crust, brush the crust
with the white of beaten egg.
To renovate old black silk sponge
use spirits of ammonia or alcohol. di-
luted with water, and press on the
wrong side.
To take oil spots out of mating.
etc, wet the spot with alcohol, rub it
with hard soap, and then wash well
with cold water.
To rid the room of the disagreeable
smell of fresh paint let a pailful of
water in which handful of hay has
been placed stand in the room over
night.
To remove stains from cups or
other articles of tableware or marble
lied oilcloths. rub them with salera-
tus, either with the finger or piece
of linen.
A starch that will make linen look
of well-boiled corn starch, three
ounces of gum arabic and two ounces
of loaf sugar.
To clean oilcloth, wash with warm
milk. Once in six months scour with
hot soapsuds; dry thoroughly and
apply coat of varnish. They will
last as long again.
One pound of green copperas dis
solved in one quart of boiling water
will destroy foul smells. Powdered
boraX scattered in their haunts will
dispense cock-roaches.
To remove ink stains from mahog-
any apply carefully with feather a
mixture of tablespoonful of water
and few drops OF nitre, and rub
quickly with damp cloth.
TO give glass great brilliancy, wash
with damp sponge dipped in spirits,
then dust with powdered blue or
whiting tiled in muslin bag). and
polish with chamois skin.
Silk handkerchiefs washed in clear
water with pure white CASTLE soap
look like new. Do not iron, but snap
between the fingers until almost dry,
and then press under weight.
When carpets are well cleaned,
sprinkle with salt and fold. When
laid, strew WITH slightly moistened
bran before sweeping. This, with
salt, will freshen up wonderfully.
A paste made of whiting and ben
zoin viii clean marble; and one made
of whiting and chloride of soda,
spread and left TO dry lin the sun, if
possible) on the marble, will remove
spots.
To prevent the hair from falling
out, Use mixture composed of two
ounces of spirits of ammonia, two
ounces each of glycerine and rose
water, One-half ounce of cantharideS,
and enough alcohol to clarity.
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How Montreal Girls Dress.

First. they start with flannel from
head to foot-and such flannel! Why,
it's an eighth of an inch thick. Then
they go on like other women, except
that they put on more skirts. and usu-
ally quilted one that's as warm as a
wood fire. Then they put on dress,
and over that channels jacket that
fits like a shoe in the mud. Then they
put ribbedwoollen stockings over their
stockings and arctics over their shoes.
They don't care any more about the
looks of their feet than the Chicago
women do: Then they put on knit
wristlets, then gloves, then a fur or
cloth dollman, then a fur cap and
finally coil of worsted comforters.
When they are dressed, if they are
hurled at a speed of mile minute
from tobogan they are unhurt. If
they fall through the ice they are not
wet. If the thermometer drops to
fifteen below, they read of it next day
and wish they had known of it at the
time.
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with burning desire to kill some
woman or other, but he never felt the
slightest wish to take the life of a
man. He battled with the impulse
for years, but at length it got the bet
ter of him. One day he murdered a
young girl, a perfect stranger to him,
whom unfortunate chance threw in
his way in the kitchen of a restau-
rant. DIR. Ball was consulted some
time ago by painter of considerable
talent, who was prey to these muir
derous impulses. He had married
early in life, aud his family was large
and his cares and anXieties large in
proportion. At about eight-and-thir-
ty, without physical ailment of any
kind or any specially unfavorable
turn in his affairs his mind began to
be affected. If ne saw a mirror he
experienced a desire to smash it; near
widow he felt temptation to Jump
out; he never got bank note in his
hand that he did not feel inclined to
tear it in pieces. These morbid
promptingS presently assumed a more
formidable shape; he began to be
assailed with a temptation to strangle
his children. His little daughter was
lis vi NAOhR. oHCA4t
after night by her bedside, nursing
her with the utmost tenderness.
"Yes," said he to the physician,
Eat the moment when sat
praying, with tears in my eyes, that
the child's life might be spared was
tormented with a horrible desire to
take her out of the cradle and throw
her into the fire. Even now" he
added, "as l speak to you feel a
most intense desire to strangle you;
but l check myself" The doctor
never saw this patient again; a cir
cumstance which he has perhaps no
reason to regret, for as he was a man
of powerful build he would have
been an exceedingly ugly customer
had his sanguinary impulses proved
beyond his control. But up to that
time, as the doctor remarks, he had
kept them successfully in check.
His nearest friends did not even sus-
pect that he was subject to them.
He fulfilled ali the duties of life in
correct and exemplary manner. No
doctor could have certified to his be-
ing insane. Yet assuredly he was on
the ''borderland" of insanity.
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LIVE STOCK NOTES.

Mr.. 4. b. Darling, of New York
city. has refused $1,000 for his Jersey
COW, "BOmba."
Half a teaspoonful of carbolic acid
in a gill of milk is recommended in
the journal of Agriculture, as an ex-
cellent remedy for hog cholera
A Cincinnati Gazette correspond
ent feeds his hogs artichokes, and has
lost none from cholera, although the
disease is very prevalent in his local
ity.
A writer to the Breeders Gazette
thinks lack of salt accounts for
many of the ills Of stock. He thinks
trough constantly supplied with
salt should always he kept in the
pasture and yard.
a Kentucky farmer cures fowl
cholera by boiling bushel of smart
weeds in ten gallons of water to three
gallons, and mixing the decoction
with their food for twice day for three
days, then every other day for a
week.
IL IA cows hind feet are tied tOgeth-
er she cannot kick. II will make the
COW some trouble for a time, but the
mind of the mixer will be secure and
undisturbed. After a few weeks a
slight cord on each leg will be
enough.
Weed out your stock and get rid of
the poor mich and butter cows. The
profit in dairy comes wholly from
the good cows, while the poor ones
not only do not pay for their keeping,
but they reduce the profit made by the
others.
An American correspondent of the
London Live Stock Journol, in COM
pairing the sales of bloOded cattle on
both sides of the Atlantic this year,
says the range of shOTthorns has been
higher in America. HerefOrds have
been about equal on both sides of the
ocean. and polled stock has ruled de-
cidedlyIhigher in Scotland. He COM
pares the Jersey craze now with the
short horn craze of some years ago.
saying that this second one, like the
/ first one. is bound to react.
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Notice of Account.

THE STATE OF TEXAS-Toa all persons in,
Il terested in the welfare of the estates OF
Ida Bell Evans, W. W. Evans, c. w Evans
and Sallie n. Evans, minors: T. b. Wheeler
guardian of the estates of said minors, has
filed his final account and application for dis
charge in the County Court OF Travis county
said court, commencing the third Monday i'm
March, 1883, at the courthouse thereof in the
city OF Austin: at which time all persons in
terested IN said estate may appear and make
objections thereto.
Witness: Frank Brown, Clerk OF said Court.
and the seal thereof attached. this the 18th
day OF February, 1888.
FRANK BROWN, Clerk.
By JEFF. BROWN, Deputy. fe22-w4t
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Our Watehful Guardian and Faith.
fu1 Protector Restored 20 Active
Duty Again.

Mr.. Henry A. Waterman, OF the city of
Providence, r. l., for many years the faithful
and yigilant night Waterman of the Barstow
stove eompany's very extensive establishment,
having been confined to his home several
weeks by a very distressing illness, ON resum-
ing his duties again ayaIls himself Of this early
opportunity for stating briefly a few plain
facts. Mr.. Waterman says:
"a few months ago was taken down with
severe sickness, which confined me to the
house quite long time, and much Of the time
was so very lame as to be unable to walk,
and my left leg, from the hip to the toes, be-
came monstrously swollen, and suffered ex-
tremely from the constant intense pains pro-
dueed by so great Inflammation; l was trying
the various so-called cures all the time, and
was under the treatment of physician seven
weeks, but getting no substantial relief. AT
this time an old time friend, police officer,
called upon me, and during our conversation
Informed me OF the great benefit which he had
obtained by the use of Hunts Remedy, and
urged me to try it, as he considered 1t won
derful medicine. common ed taking Hunts
Kennedy, having very little faith that II would
do much in such a stubborn case as mine, but
my doubt was soon dispelled, for before had
taken one bottle BEGAN TO get better, the Sc
we're pains disappeared the swollen leg grad
ually decreased in size, and was encouraged
to continue the use Of the Remedy; and the
Improvement TO my health continues, my ap-
petite is good. have regained my strength,
anc l am now performing again my duties as
Waterman at the foundry. Every night go
up and dewn stairs more than one hTndred
times, and am in good condition. and feel that
my recovery is due to Hunts Remedy alone
My severe sickness and terribly swollen leg
was caused by the diseased state of my kid
neys, and think that it is a most valuable
medicine that viii so speedily relieve and cure
such severe case as mine. l therefore most
Gheerfufly recommend Hunts Remedy to all
afflicted with Kidney Diseases. as know IL to
be Il safe and reliable remedy"
Providence. Dec. 3, 1882.
ml-dt&t-wit
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NOTICE.

The undersigned VIII apply to the Legislature
OF Texas, now in session at the city OF Austin
for special act OF said Legislature for his re.
lief, based on the fact that he served As a sol
der Of the republic of Texas for the period OF
about ten months, in the year 1899, IN the com
pany Of Capt. Standardization under Capt
tenant Rlce-and then under Capt. Nelson
as rule, his own horse
arms, ammunition and subsistence, for which
he has never been paid. B. ID. BASSFORD.
feb. 2-dttw4t
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HEAR WHEAT THE DEAF sAYl
NERVOUS DEBILITY

- We wArranl SIX boxes Of Dr. x. q We.f,.
a19 2rain Treatment 20 cure snr uarvos
a,sease, either male or female, az ghsieser ne
biiIty 1.n ~ rervous Headache, Mental De-
~. 1hlI.y hmierionss esueed by oyerwOrk "a
~, ,ns Drain, seif-abuse, ETC, and will give win
~ H. 1srantes VII each - order, agfeein9 20
~ ~ : eeleins montbe. Price. 81 per boz. al
% -. at prepaid, By Esail, Oh reoe,cl
y Pr1co. dafAutccf iefucd by ~ RVErt
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Diabetes, Bright's Disease, Kidney,
Urinary and Liver Complaints cannot
be contracted by you or your family
if Hop Bitters are used. and If you
already have any of these diseases
Hop Bitters is the only medicine that
will positively cure you. Don't for
get this, and don't get some pulled
up stuff that win only harm you. W
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NOTICE OF ACCOUNT

THE STATE OF TEXAS-To all persons in
Il terested In the administration OF the estate
of A. b. townsend, deceased, s. A. POsey, ad-
minisfrator OF the estate Of said deceased, has
fled his final account, as such administrator
In the county court OF Travis county, which
will be acted on at the next term of said court,
commencing the third Monday in MAY, 1888 at
TIE courthouse thereof, In the city Of Austin
al which time all persons interested In said
estate may appear and make objections
thereto.
court. and the seal thereof attached this the
LIST day OF March. 18S1
By JEFr. BRows, Deputy. Tmar7-4t
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NOTICE

Is hereby given that the undersigned will
apply To the legislature of the state OF Texas
now assembled in the city of Austin, for special
relief Ia the matter of an eseheat case entitled
The state of Texas VS.. John johnson ct al, as
recommended by the Hon. j. II. MeLeary, at
torney general OF said state of Texas They
give further notice that they desire TO take
title under the state.
G. FR0SCH,
CHAS. WIEDEK ANDFRS
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Can you find any case of Bright's
Disease of the Kidneys, Diabetes,
Urinary or Liver Complaints that is
durable that Hop Bitters has not or
cannot curep Ask your nelghbors if
they can. w
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CHAS. WIEDERANDERs.
DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, !
STATISTICS AND HISTORY,

AUSTIN, TEXAS, January q, 1883
To all whom 1t may concern
This is to certify, that the Hartford Fire In
suIrance Co.. of Hartford, Connecticut has in all
respects fully complied with the laws of Texas
as conditions precedent 10 its doing business
In this state. and that said company holds q
certificate of authority from this office emitting
i TO do business in this state for twelve months
from the LIST day of January, 1898, TO the 31si
day 0f December, 1898.
Given under my hand and seal, at office, In
II. q Austin, the day and date first above
IT, o. written.
A. w. SPAIGiiT, Commissioner.
Il. 4. EgglestOn d Co, Agents. Austin
Texas. fe1l-w3i
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DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, !
STATISTICS AND HISTORY
AUSTIN, TEXAS, January II. 1899.

To all whom it may concern:
This is to certify that the American Central
Insurance Company, of st. Louis, Missouri,
has in all respects fully complied with the laws
of Texas as conditions precedent to its doing
business in this state, and that said company
holds a certificate Of authority from this office
emitting it TO do business in this state for
twelve months from the 1st day of January,
1888, to the 31st day of December, 1888
Given under my hand and seal, at office. In
L. s. Austin, the day and date first above
written. A. w. SPAIGHT,
fe91taW3W C0rnmf<eioner
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NJ o TICE.

ESTRAYED by the undersigned, the foil DIV.
~ Ing described horses, to-wit:
One dun mare about seven years old 14Jk
hands high. branded on left thigh (s).. One
shoulder G 6. and dim brand on left thigh
and 80 on left shoulder, and branded on right
shoulder N, count r-hranded 9, underbit In
left ear: One snip nose mare about twelve
years old, branded on left shoulder. One
black mare four years old, branded on
right shoulder One bay horse six years old,
1411 hands high, dim brand on right thigh. One
brown mare six years old. 14h hands high,
branded L on left shoulder. One gray
mare about nine years old. about 10 hands
bles A z. One blue rom mare three years old,
IL hands high, no brand. One bay hose eight
years old, Is hands high, branded I and on
right shoulder, and 2 on right thigh. Two bay
horses about years old, both gentle to saddle
and both branded ID HIP on left shoulder. Two
roam horses, one about nine years old, l4K
hands high, branded G on left shoulder; the
other one four years old. unbroke. branded
Id. One bay horse fifteen years old, branded
on thigh H s. One brown horse eight or nine
years old, lax hands high, branded C on Jaw
and X X on left thigh. One sorrel horse i4K
hands high, branded L on left shoulder,
dim brand under the above Cannot make
out). One bay two year old stallion, no brand.
about l41s hands high. eight or nine years old,
branded N on left thigh. One bay colt no
brand. One brown mare mule Il hands high
fifteen years old, branded ID ON right thigh
and o on right shoulder.
Given under my hand this February 1888.
JAMES A. WRIGHT,
County Commissioner Travis County. Texas.
Once AT Duval- Wmar1-4t
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DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
STATISTICS AND HISTORY.
AUSTIN. TEXAS February 10 1897

,-AIoII4Nl IF71AlAbJ It ODI IIdiI 10, 100. ]
To all whom it may concern:
This Is to certify that the North British and
Mercantile Insurance Company of London
and Edinburg, has In all respects fully com
piled with the laws of Texas as conditions
precedent TO its doing business In this state,
and that said company holds certificate OF
business in this state for twelve months from
the LIST day of January, 1883, to the 31st day of
December, 1888.
Given under my hand and seal, at office. in
L. 81 written. "''' ""0'0
H. P. BREWSTER, Commissioner.
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DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE

AUSTIN, TEXAS, January %, 1883.
To all whom II may concern:
This is to certify that the Franklin Fire
Insurance Company, of Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, has in all respects fully
complied with the laws OF Texas, as conditions
and that said company holds certificate of
authority from this office emitting it to do bus
mess in this state for twelve months from
the LIST day of january, 1883, to the 31st day Of
December, 1888.
Given under my hand and seal at Office in
rs Austin the day and date first above
L. G. written.
fSignedI A. W. SPAIGHT,
Commissioner.
Il. IT, EgglestOn d Co.. Agents, Austin,
Texas fe1I-w3t
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ESTRAYED-By James p. Macarthur, before
II ID. G. Pace, j. Z. I. C., October 10, 1852.
one dark bay mare about ten years old, about
1871 hands high, branded TV (connected1 on
left shoulder, and one red-roan yearling colt.
branded HH (cOnnected) ON left thigh, APP
praised at 80. FRANK BROWN.
febIO-W3t CLERK n n II n
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OFFI' K OF INTERNA1IOSAL & GREAT }
NORTHERN RAILROAD COMPANY,

iALhsIlNE' IEAAs. EeDrtiary 20, 1SSa.
Notice IS hereby given that the regular an
nIIA meeting OF the Board of Directors of this
company will be held at the office OF the COM
pany at Palestine, Texas, on Monday, April ?.
1885. az 10 O'Clock a. m, pursuant to the by
laws Of the company, for the transaction of
such business as may come before the meeting.
, Notice is also hereby given, that the regular
annual meeting Of the stockholders Of the
company viii be held at the office of the COM
pany at Palestine, Texas. on Monday, April 2,
1888, at II O'Clock a. m, pursuant Ia the by
laws of the company, for the purpose of elect
ing Board OF Directors to serve for the ensu-
business as may come before the meeting.
m1w5t d. ). III. SMITH, Secretary.
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Fr3o +! Cards and ChTODlOS,

We viii send free by mail sample set of
onr large German, French and Americans
Chrcmo Cards, on tinted and gold grounds,
with price llsi OF over 200 different designs
on receipt OF stamp for postage We will
beautiful ChromOs. on receipt of ten cents 10
pay for packing and postage; also enclose a
confidential price list OF our large oil chro-
son & Co. &c summer Street. Boston. Mass.
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AND! LANDS-Have made arrangements
Il 10 deal extensively IN Texas lands. and
VIII ne glad TO place on my books all lands for
sale, both wild and improved Will show prop
erty. free of cost, to persons DESTROYS of uur-
ehas ins. Correspondence solicited. y. 5
WALTON, Notary and Land Agent.
tfel 3-dE-X1m
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YOU

VIII find ii To your advantage 10 use AverilI
Paint. 1t is more extensively used than any
Paint in the market. For Economy and
Durability it is without an equal, and is
guaranteed If it is not for sale in your
neighborhood. send for Sample Card and Tes
timonials to SEELEY BROTHERS, 32
Burlins slip, New York.
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f Sfy < i'i Sro1vN. olefNc.G r9dr

7 OST-e40 acre land certificate, issued T.
IL the heirs of Lewis Grooms. lutder special
act OF the legislature, approved April 1. iSSI
Nlnety days after date the undersigned win
apply for duplicate Of said lost certificate
STEWART Il HABRICHT,
dltNw3m Agents for Owners.