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Kimball enterprise. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1883, 1883-07-06
Advice to Those Using Glasses.
From the Edinbure Review


Men engaged in literary pursuits should
read most by day and write most by night.
1t is worthy OF note that reading causes
more strain to the eye than writing, and
thatcopying work in writing makes greater
demand upon the organ of vision than Off
hand composition. Twilight and mixture
of twilight and artificial illumination should
be avoided for any kind of work. The pale
cobalt blue tint is the best that can be en-
ployed when protection for the eye from in
tense glare is sought, as in the case of tray
elling upon snowfields in bright sunshine.
The green glass that is so often adopt
ed for this purpose is not by any means
SO worthy of confidence. Reading in
railway travelling is Objectionable in the
highest degree for q. very obvious reason.
The oscillation of the carriage continually
alters the distance of the page from the
eye, and SO calls for unceasing strain in
the effort to keep the organ in due accom-
mediation for the ever varying distance Of
the dancing image. The exact fitting Of
the framework of spectacles to the face and
eyes is of more importance than is gener-
ally conceived. If the centers of the lenses
of the spectacles do not accurately coincide
the consequence is that the images in the
separate eyes are a little displaced from the
positions which they ought to hold. and
that somewhat painful and injurious
effort has to be made by the eye
to bring these images back in
to due correspondence for ac-
curate vision. An incipient squint is apt
to be In this way produced. Mr.. Carter
recommended that people should look to
the centring of their spectacles for them
selves. This may be easily done by stand
ing before looking glass, with the spec
tacles in their place. If the tit is good
one, the centre of the pupil should then
appear in the centre of the rim Fully
formed spectacles are always to be preferred
to holding frames, because they permit of
more satisfactory adjustments in this par
ticular, and because they are more easily
kept in the right position with regard to the
eyes. The only advantage which the people
enjoys over glass for the construction Of
spectaclos is the immunity which it possess
es against scratching and fracture on ac-
count Of its greater hardness.
Kimball enterprise. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1883, 1883-07-06
Birds and Chipmuck.

Birds love to plays well as other
creatures, but they prefer their own
kind for playmates, and they can resent
joke that is carried too far. A cores
pondent sends this cute little hird-story
from Limington. Me-, to the Portland
Press, as told him by lady of that rural
town.
In her backyard are some plum trees
in which some bush-sparrows for sew
eral years have built their nests and
reared their young. The iady used to
put uponthe back doorsteps and window
sill shreds of cotton yarn for them to
build their nests with.
She also placed pieces of cracker or
sugar-cookies there, which the birds
would come and eat and feed to their
young, and afterward coax their young
down when they could fly, and teach
them to eat also.
The lady took great pleasure in the
birds as they came from year to year,
and she could distinguish them from
others OF the same species, for all others
were shy; these were not, even on their
first return.
One day, after the young had grown
up, the whole flock were down upon the
doorstep feeding upon the supplied
crackers, when to their astonishment.
striped squirrel who had been sitting
erect near by apparently unnaticed,
Kimball enterprise. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1883, 1883-07-06
Wit and HunOr.

The man has not yet been discovered
who can take of his pantaloons at night
without tumbling everything out of his
pockets. Yet woman will 20 through
those same pantaloons in the morning
so noiselessly that even the mice know
nothing about it.
Plantation philosophy: De mos cor
rupt men is sometimes de highest. De
buzzarl sails heap higher den de
partridge. De stricter de law, de better
de country. Oar amt no law dat is too
hard on q good man. Folks what say
dat de worl' is gittin' wus is gittin' wus
darselves. Oar neber was time when
dar was as much happiness in de worl as
dar is at the present day.-Arkansaw
Traveller.
What does Shakespeare mean by his
frequent use of the phrase, "Go to?"
Matter-of-f f-fact-husband-WelI, perhaps
he thought it wouldn't be polite or
proper to finish the Standardization
Punch.
Young wife-"I'm always saving
something stupid. Mrs. Gliddigad was
here to-day, and when she went away
she said, Now, I've been here three
tlmeS Allu you udNelt I Deen 10 see me
once. shan't come again until you
have called on me- And 1 blundered
out thank voup Wasn't it ridiculous?"
Husband-"Nota bit Of it. On the con-
trary, it was quite apropos." "-[Boston
Transcript.
A South Dakota minister announced
in the papers that on the following San
day he would preach on San Unfaith-
full Husband" and before the paper was
out an hour seven different members
of his flock called on him and told him
if he indulged in personalities there
would be sanguinary war in the church.
"You're the plague of my wife!' ex-
claimed an angry husband. "I wish the
Old Nick had you!'' $50 I might you
plague in the next life?" Calmly in.
quired the wife
Kimball enterprise. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1883, 1883-07-06

leaped among them. and off they flew
IN great fright. The same thing was
repeated several times.
Finally, they flew up and lighted up
on piece Of clothes-line, which had
been lett for that purpose for them. and ,
putting their heads together, they chat.
tered several minutes, then down they
flew again upon the steps by the pieces
of crackers.
After few moments, in leaped the
squirrel. To his surprise, however, the
birds, instead of flying away as usual set
upon him, picking and beating him with
their wings. The squirrel beat hasty
retreat, and never returned to annoy
them afterwards.
Kimball enterprise. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1883, 1883-07-06
A Stagc-Coach Dialogue.

The seat Of honor and pleasure in a
journey overland is by the driver, and
there is alwaysa a scramble for it, and
the one who succeeds in securing it is
regarded as q lucky fellow. 1 got left in
one contest for a seat on the top and
found myselfrecently inside ofthe stage,
with clergyman and man took for
miner, during trip to Silver City, N. M !.
The preacher and l sat on the back seat
and the native sat facing rs. He was
dressed in the regulation costume of the
country: Dark pants stuck in his boots
and held up by a six-shooter buckled
around the waist, blue flannel shirt,
flaming red necktie, and great sombre-
70. A knife was stuck in his boot and
he carried a Winchester rifle on the seat
beside him. Taking him all in all, he
was about as ugly a specimen of human-
ity as l have met. AS the stage rolled
along. the miner looked out of the win
Kimball enterprise. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1883, 1883-07-06
june Merriment.

"A beautiful Boston girl has crossed to
Europe in the steerage of the Cunard
liner, just to see how it was, "asays an
exchange. For the same reason her
mother has been keeping boarders to
pay the daughters expenses.
Did you ever notice how suddenly q
timid woman who is humming an opera
tic air will switch off on to religious
hymn when a storm comes up and she
hears the first clap OF thunder?-Phila-
delphia Chronicle.
Miss Edith Thomas inquiries at the
top of a poem, "Where Are the Springs
of Long Ago?" No one can be quite GER
tain, but it is possible that they were put
in the garret with the headboard and
mattress.
heard the other day, says a writer
in the Boston Herald, a curious instance
of the difficulty of very young children
to realize the sense OF words. A lady
taught her child to say "amen" after
grace. For day or two all went we'll;
but the child's mind had been working,
and she surprised her mother by solemn
ly saving, "Amen, a-woman." l won
der how many children under five could
give reasonable explanation of the
word amen.
He lived in country town near Provi-
dence. r. l., and had not attended
church for many months. At length,
having friend visiting him, he &C.
companied him one Sunday to meeting.
Arriving in front of the edifce, one Of
deacons beckoned him to one side, and
he expected talking to" for his de-
lilquency. He was much relieved, how
ever, by the denouement. Looking all
round 70 assure himself that he would
not be overheard, the dispenser of
bread and wine said to him, II heard
you had very ane calf you wanted to
SELL"
"Pa, dear, we are going to Saratoga
this Summer, are we not? The McGlorys
are going" Saratoga! Huh! If busi-
ness don't pick up we shall so into bank
ruptcy, That won't be much of a Sum-
mer resort" "But pa, dear, the McGlo-
rys went into bankruptcy last year, and
that's just why they go to Saratoga this"
"Maybe, maybe. But my conscience!"
"oh, now, pa, what's the use of con.
science?"
Kimball enterprise. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1883, 1883-07-06
Getting Married In New York.

THE brides outfit is something I don't
know anything about" said New York
caterer. "Ifa wedding is coming up,
the BRIDES father or mother or uncle or
somebody comes to me and says; I am
going to have wedding and want you
to furnish for it, Then I set to work
to calculate what kind Of a table they
want. l can set very pretty table for
$l.5O per head. That will include ices,
bullion, cake, wine, jellies, oonhons.
several kinds of salads, sandwiches.
flowers, china walters, and all"
What else beside the above menu
would people want?"
80! many things. Champagne, oysters,
g aspiced fish which costs $2O-more, ii
heisa nice fellow; cold meats, etc These
are all expensive things, and of course
[ have to charge for them"
"Do you include the wedding cake in
the ST. so estimate?"
"Not generally. You see it costs us
about twenty cents for each box full.
The box costs few GEMS, the white sat
in ribbon that ties it, about eight cents.
thirty-tive cents, which just multiplied
by 800 cents, comes to sos. You can
always tell swell wedding by the cake
that's served to YOU"
How do you 60 about serving we'd
ding collation."
~ send my head man to inspect the
dining room and kitchen. Then the
dishes and silver are sent, the kitchen
being given entirely into the hands OF
my men. They set the table, mix the
salads, turn out ices, etc., and lust before
the guests come l go over and see if
caterers take everything left oyer away
with them. LISA bad thing to do. The
family like the remains OF the feast 90
much. And it is really of no use to the
carterer, except for the walters"
"What are the other expenses of we'd
dings besides the flowers and the sup
peri" he was asked.
There are carriages at 50 to $5apiece.
Tpe brides family orders about four be-
sides their own; and there are the avn
ings at the house and church at SIS
apiece, and about $25 to the sexton and
$40 for the use of the church; and then
there are the invitations-a big bill in
themselves. People send cards to hun
dreds they do not invite. Take, for in
stance, Mrs. Vanderbilt's ball. She in
vited 1900 people. For Invitations, di-
recting and delivery it cost her $500.
Now let us figure up. For the break fast.
$l.50 for 800 people, $3.50; flowers, 500;
wedding-cake, $l05; awnings $50; caterer,
500; carriages, $40; clothes, $40O; in all,
$l,l95. think I'll just get married and
60 without the wedding.-New York
Journal.
Kimball enterprise. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1883, 1883-07-06
The Ministers Wife,

The minister's wife must hold up his
hands when they are weary; like Moses
before the Amalekites, he ought to have
a good brother; like Aaron on one side
and Hur on the other. 1t is pleasant to
generally disposed to help young min
lister to find a fitting companion to share
his labors. Helpmeets of our minister
ing brethren, our meetings would be
as dreary without your presence as a
flower garden with nothing but stalks,
as midnight sky without star, as a
Sunday coat of one of your honored hus-
bands without button!-Dr 0. w.
Holmes.
Kimball enterprise. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1883, 1883-07-06
The Boss Town.
From the Detroit Free Press.


When she said she was from Boston, q
delegate to the woman's convention OF
Buffalo was asked by hotel clerk, Boston,
where?" She had heard of the sublime i'm
pudence of the hotel clerk, but never
dreamed of anything equal to this. 'Bos-
ton, where?" she echoed. Why, Boston,
Massachusetts, Of course. I didn't know
there was but one Boston!" You are mis-
taken, madam, was the bland reply. I'VE
have fourishing town called Boston in
Erie county and something in your appear
ance and manner led me to suppose that
you were from there" There seems to be
no end to the growing audacity of the hotel
clerk. One Of these days you'n find him
taking down map and asking Chicago
drummer to point ozt the place he halls from,
pretending that he never heard of IL, and
thought that the guest was making fool Of
him.
National Republican., 1883-09-20
THE BREYITY BASKET.
Filled with Brief Mention OF Many Minor
Events OF Yesterday.
Con. Sheridan left for Chicago last night

Events OF Yesterday.
Con. Sheridan left for Chicago last night.
Mexico has established sanitary commits
sion TO discuss questions of hygiene.
Tho postmaster general has declined to
reinstate OK. Postmaster Comfy, OF Atlanta,
recently removed.
Architect Hill iiled his resignation yester-
day with Secretary Folgcr. 1t will be ac-
cepted as soon rs successor can be found.
Two little Italian boys. Antonio Cavanaugh
and Joseph Castinetti, were accidently run
over by passing vehicle yesterday at Ninth
and ID streets.
The force Of men engaged in completing
the new hanson cab stables near Thirteen
and.a-half street, were treated to liquids and
solids last evening by the contractors, Messrs.
MaRrudor and West6old, and Mr.. Edward
llcaley.
Tho committee appointed by the commits
sionor of internal revenue TO select a new
lock In place Of the Cation lock now in use in
the revenue service has reported in favor of
adopting tho Saight lock, and Commissioner
Evans says no will approve tho report of the
committee.
Noble Segment, oftho Chautauqua Literary
and Science circle. was formed Tuesday night
of the young people of the Sixth Presbyterian
church. Rev. =. H. Burdick was chosen
president; Ross A. Fish, vice president a;
Frank Roosidc, secretary aud treasurer, and
Howard Rccsido, Edward Hall, and Miss May
n. Hcrcus an instruction committee.
Census Superintendent scaton has filed his
annual report with the secretary Of the in
terror. The magnitude of the work has caused
unexpected delays. The various volumes on
population. agriculture, statistics, &C., arc in
the hands Of the printers and binders, and the
work Is being pushed as rapidly as possible.
The clerical force Of the Office has been greatly
reduced on account Of the dimished work.
National Republican., 1883-09-20
For,l's Opera House.

Charles +. Ford's Comic Opera company,
will begin short season Of comic opera in
this city, on Monday evening, Sept. "a in Mr..
y. C. Burnard's operatio burlsque, entitled
"Blue Beard or, Tho Haza rd of the Dye.'
The Baltimore Sun speaks Of their opening
nigh In Baltimore as follows: "Tho dialogue
Is a series Of puns and double plays, many OF
which tho audience was quick 20 recognize
aud applaud. Many Of the songs are very
taking, and had 10 be repeated. Mr.. Ford's
company has been greatly strengthened by
the addition Of Miss Alice May and Mr. w. ii.
Seymour. This is Miss Mays first season IN
this country. She bears closer resemblance
70 Lydia Thompson than perhaps any other
artist that has followed her She is a sprightly
actress and a cultivated singer with an OK
ccllont voice. Mr. Seymour Is one of the
best known comedians ON the stage, and
scored q decided triumph Misses Bockel
aud Reynolds and Messrs Brannon, Reid, and
others Of the old company were warmly well
coined back
National Republican., 1883-09-20
GluaSbarb & Tutbrup.
/ aaloaSbab EotgrOp.
Woodward & Lothrop,
BOSToN DRY GOODS HOUSE
| Jersey Waists JERSEY Jackets

uVlpUJ Hulpto uuipOJ ouVhVto
OUR $3.50 JERSEY
Is beyond peradventure the
best quality, handsomest fin
ished, and the most perfect
fitting Jersey that can be pro-
duced for that price, and is SUI
perior in every respect to any
ever offered here or elsewhere
for the same price, or even for
more money.
Our S. Jersey, in black, navy
blue, green, and garnet, with
full plated back and handsome
satin bow, revese collar, and
pockets, made from the finest
stockinette manufactured in
this country, and finished in the
best manner possible, are be-
yond comparison.
Our 81 Jersey, French style,
and made from extra fine i'm
ported material, is without a
rival, and we invite comparison
on this as we'll as our other num-
bers.
The Jersey Par Excellence!
We have opened a new line
of the Jersey "Par Excellence"
at So, made from a most beauti-
full quality Of Imported Jersey
Cloth, very elastic yet close and
firm; altogether, the finest Jer-
sey that has yet been offered.
A Jersey is not a Jersey un-
less it is correct shape. We
claim, even for our lowest price
Jerseys, that the shapeis correct.
They are cut by practical cut
ters, and are made and finished
as are other outside garments,
in an entirely different manner
from many so-called Jerseys
Ladies' Cotton Underwear.
We have now in stock a care
fully selected line of Ladies
Cotton Underwear.
Ladies' Muslin Drawers, good quality 25c.
ladies' Muslin Drawers, cluster tucked ruffle
ladies' Muslin Drawers. embroidered ruhle
Ladies Muslin Chemises, lace insertion edge
| Soc
ladies' Muslin chemises, extra fine, embroid
cred, 75c.
Ladies' Muslin Cbemises, double rufie and EN-
broidered front, SIC,
Ladies' Muslin Night Robes ruffle neck ant
sleeves, SOC.
ladies' Muslin Night Robes rufled neck ant
sleeves. trimmed front 69c.
Ladies' Muslin Night Robes, 8 rows insertion
and tuoks. 75c,
Fine Night Robes reduced from 81, ,6S to 50.
Fine Night Robes reduced from SEQ TO So,
Fine Night Robss reduced from sl.S7 TO Sl.5(
| HoopaktEIs, Buslles, &C., in great variety,
National Republican., 1883-09-20
Wedding wreaths.

Mr.. Thomas McKcrnan, Of the Rdjutant
generals office, aud Miss Maggie Shields, of
this city. were married at St. Patrick's church
yesterday morning by Rev. Father Walter,
and immediately loft for the north on a
bridal tour.
Mr.. J. q. Moore. son Of Col. william q.
Moore, was married Tuesday evening TO the
pretty aud amiablo Miss Fannie w. Adams,
at the residence Of the brides aunt, Mrs. q.
NJ. Wright. Rev. DR. Addison performed the
ceremony Mr.. aud Mrs. Moore left for the
north on bridal tour
National Republican., 1883-09-20
DIR. r. v. PIERCE's Golden Medical /

DIR. r. V. PIERCE's Golden Medical Dis.
covery" cures every kind Of humor, from the
common pimple or eruption to tho worst
scrOfula.
Four to six bottles cure salt rheum or tetter.
One to five bottles cure the worst kind OF
pimples on the face.
Two to four bottles clear tho system OF
boils, carbuncles, and sores.
Five to eight bottles cure corrupt or run
ming ulcers and the worst sorofula.
BY druggists, and in half-dozen and dozen
lots at great discount.
National Republican., 1883-09-20
The Garnet Case,

Joseph NJ. Beard, whose arrest for stealing
carpets was published in yesterdays REPUB.
LIcAN, was tried for embezzlemont yesterday
morning in the police court and held for the
grand jury 1t appeared during the trial that
Beard received carpets which he was to take
to different houses to put down on the floors,
but pawned them instead, reporting that he
had done the work and receiving pay therefor.
National Republican., 1883-09-20
FeII In an EpileptIc Flt.

An aged gentlemen named j. II. Walla CO
was taken with a severe epileptc it about s
o'clock last evening in the capitol park. He
was afterward assisted to his residence, on
New Jersey avenue, by passers by. He also
received painful cut on the head by falling
upon the stone roadway. The matter created
some excitement in the grounds, but the cap
itol park watchmen were nowhere to be
fnund
National Republican., 1883-09-20
Selling NInsonic Jewels.

William storch was arrested Tuesday night
while trying to sell Masonic emblem
He pointed out the accomplice who had
given it to him--David Custard-and botl
were locked up. Yesterday morning Custard
was fined $50 or thirty days in tho police
court for carrying a razor.
National Republican., 1883-09-20
Advice 10 Purchasers OF Diamonds.

Before buying Ia this line, we would like
you 90 examine our new stock, among which
we would call attention TO our now designs in
seven and nine stone cluster rings at $50 $40,
and 500; our solitaire earrings at $50, S15, and
500 TO SiOO studs at Sl5, SIS S3j, $50, to $500.
Goods cannot be judged by prices, but call
aud we will satisfy you that We offer bar
gains. II. HARRIS q Co.,
AB2 seventh street.
National Republican., 1883-09-20
RnhhInr Rnnnrri.

Two small white boys, Frank Moriarity and
John Miller, and little colored boy, w. A..
Lloyd, were in the police court yesterday
morning for house breaking in entering tho
premises of G. Rupert on Sunday, the
ninth instant, and stealing two children's
carriages. Mr.. Rupert testified that mum
Der of articles beside the carriages had been
taken. Moriarity and Miller were committed
in $500 each for the grand jury and Lloyd
held as a witness.
National Republican., 1883-09-20
A GentIemanIy Enoounter.

A lively scrimmAge took place about 8
o'clock last evening in front Of the Metro
politan hotol between two we'll dressed men.
One of the parties persisted in teasing the
other, when the latter responded with a
Sullivan like blow in the face of his tormentor,
knocking him down like a flash. The sluggor
then walked brislSly down the avenue.
National Republican., 1883-09-20

oHIoASs wishing TO avail themselves OF
cheap transportation to Ohio must file their
applications Tor membership in the Ohio Re-
publican association on or before sept. %.
Tho secretary aud transportation committee
can be seen at tho office Of Hon. Simon Wolfe,
No. 92l + street northwest, every evening
from 3 to q o'clock,
National Republican., 1883-09-20

Do NOT forget to add to your Lemonade or
Soda ten drops of Angostura Bitters. II inn
parts delicious flavor and prevents all sum
mer Diseases. BE sure you got the genuine
Angostura, manufactured by DR.. j. G.. B.
Seigert q Sons,
National Republican., 1883-09-20
Birds and Feathers.

of Birds
Feathers the Ladies who Feather Turan would advise
this stylish head
half the ready made Black Breasts for Turbans
Coored
hed with heads EACH Birds in all coor 35c EACH Natural
Feathers
special Birds Feathers alke
will be sold
olica
National Republican., 1883-09-20

THE Washington and Baltimore delegations
TO the Louisville convention will leave on
Saturday next, the twenty-second instant,
via the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, at lO:l5
a. m. Parties desiring information will call
on the Hon. Frederick Douglas, recorders Of
fee CITY hall.
National Republican., 1883-09-20

MARION, MAss..-Dr. n. S. Ruggles says
81 recommend Browns Iron Btters as n
valued tonic for enriching the blood and re-
moving all dyspeptic symptoms. II does not
hurt the teeth"
National Republican., 1883-09-20
6b. pn!nis aopnI.
Fall Fashions for Ladies !
"a FEW EIInTTS.

Ono has only glance the windows Of the retail
New York to see that FEATHERS RIBBONS. FLOWERS and
JERSEYS-ALWAYS JERSEYS-are to be extensively.
We possess great advantage living Washington for the Fall
Season has already commenced in New York. So the Novelties
mention below positively assert mot vaguely conectue
to be the CORRECT STYLES
National Republican., 1883-09-20
Over the unINrrse.

In twcnty.six different countries Of the
globe, the great pain conqueror, st. Jacobs
Oil, IL praised In every language.
National Republican., 1883-09-20
Flowers Flowers /!

who captured the bargain Birds also secured the samples
the Flowers New York An variety all
worth from S50 Ladies who neglect these lots
tice % yes md o