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The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1885-04-14

Of late years good choir is almost
as necessary to the popularity and in.
huence of a church, as good minister,
and without it church will fall be.
hind in spite of careful management.
But in musical matters as well as
others the "Laborer is worthy of bis
hire, !" and no church should endeavor
to wheedle either organist or singers
into rendering them gratuitous SER
vice. Money is plentifully bestowed
in every other direction. and why
should there be such nigardliness in
church matters? A fine opera is al
ways expected to be paid for gener-
ously, and fine music in churches is
just as desirable and just as worthy OF
being paid for as the opera. There
should be reform in this direction,
and no church should expect to keep
a trained choir without paying for the
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1885-04-14
"A Cbinaman was cauobt in a =,

"A Chinaman was caught in a cuta
trick at jewelry store in San Fran
cisco a short time since. He bar
gained for one hundred dollar dia-
mond ring. and offered in payment
what appeared to be five twenty-dollar
rolls of silver. He took up the ring
and broke one of the rolls, which con-
tanned half-dollars. He pushed over
the other four, but there being some
thing suspicious in his movements the
storekeeper sent for an officer, who
took charge of the ring, money and
unopened rolls. When the latter
were undone it was discovered that
they were lead rolls, at each end of
which half-dollar was placed.-Sdni
Francisco Chronicle.
A physician gives a suggestive Incl
dent upon the treatment of the insane.
A patient who had been enveloped in
mental darkness for more than three
years was cured by occupation. AT
first the insane man assisted on the
mangle. Then he set himself I'd
picking up buttons, and in q few
months had about two thousand on Q
string, with which he ornamented the
walls of his room. He was then offered
small bounty for every rat, mole OF
muskrat he would destroy, and wal
given the full liberty of the grounds
He soon gave evidence of ability to take
care of himself, and was released from
the asylum.-N. Y. Herald.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1885-04-14

The little iron ball inside a sleigh
bell is too big to be put through the
holes in the bell, and yet it is inside.
How did it get there? y. is called the
jinglet, and in maxim bell it is put
inside q little ball Id. lust the
shape of the inside of % bell. Then a
mold is made just the shape of the out
side Of the bell. This mud ball. with
the jingle inside. Is placed in the mold
of the outside, and the melted metal Ia
poured in, which fills Up the space be
tween the ball and the mold. When
the mold Is taken off you see sleigh
bell, but it will not ring, as it is full OF
dirt. The metal dries the dirt so Il can
be shaken out After the dirt Is an
shaken out Of the holes In the bell the
little iron jinglet viii still be in the bell
and win ring.-CEeogo Times.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1885-04-14

The people of the eastern cities
have the LIST of May as a knowing
day." but of late years the custom
has fallen into disuse because of the
cold and unsettled state of the wealth
er at that period, and the natives are
in despair. The western plan is
much the best, as the westerner moves
the first pretty day that happens
along, and doesn't care whether it is
the LIST of September or the 1st of
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1885-04-14

Tell.
Not only to the young is the four
leaved clover subject of interest, but
to those of mature years and expert
ence there is a peculiar charm attach
ed to its history. Even the white
haired old grandmother, whose feeble
step and trembling voice tell us she is
fast approaching the last milestone in
her journey through life, finds mate
rial for pleasant thought as she dozes
peacefully in her easy armchair, by
the warm, cheerful fire, while visions
of the bright, sunny days of her girl
hood come up before her. How, dur
ing the joyous summer time, she spent
so many happy hours of her youth,
rambling through fields and Ger
meadows in the search for this little
talisman, 10 which has been accorded,
by lovers for untold ages past, such 8
vast degree of Importance in dete.-
mining their future happiness.
The childlike simplicity with which
the efficacy of the charm is accepted
by the fair sex, is characteristic of
their early home teachings, and even
at this time, hinged with the prismstic
hues of memory, many of them can,
in reviewing their childhood days, re-
call the period when their faith in the
existence of the "man in the moon"
was as answering as is their belief
at the present time, in the "honey-
moon"
Concerning the exact date, place
and circumstance which gave rise to
this pretty superstition, but very little
is known. 1t has been handed down
to us from generation to generation
and out of due regard for the superior
tastes and judgment of our ancestors,
we have accepted it as a matter of
course, and without asking any ques-
tions as to the genuineness Of the ar
ticle.
The mistletoe is another plant, the
gathering of which, plays a very
prominent part in the culture" OF
young lovers, and the superstitions
and legends connected with it are nu-
merous. 1t was held in high esteem
by the ancient Britons, and its collec-
ton by the Druids was attended with
much pomp and ceremony.
According to Piiny the Druids, of
Welsh extraction, derived their name
from their habits of frequenting the
woods and forests, where they preach
ed and offered up their sacrifices be-
meath the overshadowing branches of
the oak. Mistletoe is found more rare
ly upon the oak than upon any other
tree, and hence, that found uTon this
particular species of wood has pecu-
liar significance, and is regarded with |
special honor. 1t is cut on the sixth |
day after the first full moon of each |
year, and such is the veneration and
reverence in which it is held, that
only the priest is permitted to sepa-
rate it from the tree, using for the
purpose golden sickle.
The plant was received on a white
cloth and divided among the people,
who preserved it as a charm against
disease and the Vaccinations of enc
mics. 1t is a custom handed down |
from feudal times, and in England,
sven to this day, it plays very i'm
portant part in the Christmas festivi-
ties. No decorations are complete
Without it. and for lady to be dis
covered while standing eunder the
mistletoe bough," by gentleman, is
to mark an important era in her life.
As to the peculiar significance at
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1885-04-14

January. He knows moving is cheaper
than paying rent, AM he counts his
dogs and children and he moves.
After all, there is true smack of In
dependence in the broad, free west
which the east can never hope to
reach.
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tached to it, however, opinions widely
differ, but it is very pretty custom,
and will live in the hearts of the peo-
pie for all time TO come.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1885-04-14
SEDAlIA Mo,
THE FOUR-LEAVED CLOVER.

To the lone, shady dell, where the fairies
do hover,
HES the ma den who finds The four-leave
seU of clover;
For with tn little ialismar, she may COM
pei
Any elf whom she catches, his secrets to
tell.
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Perfect Sight,

Is thousands can testify, there Is nom
az so much to be desired rs perfect sight
rrd perfect sight can only be obtained by
lsing perfect spectaclss. c. g. Tayl Tor, o, Z
homo optician, exercises greatskill and Pc
fence in fitting those needing spectscles
With care and comfort to the wesrer-
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1885-04-14
CAraRRH OF THE BLADDER.

Singing, irritation, Inflammation, ell
Kidney aud Urinary Complaints, cured BY
'Buchu-Paiba.' 81.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1885-04-14
FOOTLIGHT FLASHES.
Items Of Interest to Play Goere
from Everywhere.

MOORE'S OPERA HOUSE
NEVADA, Mo-,
Harry C. Moore, Proprietor and Manager
population 5000. Seating Capacity 600.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1885-04-14

the St. Louis Chronicle is gulled
on Lost City," the Post-Dispatch
is about showed IN !er by the 'Bar-
iholdi STA ue.' Poor old Chronicle,
Door o.G Post Z, So cL.
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SHE DEPARTMENT CLERKS soLILo-
GUY.
0UY.
BY EDWARD r. .. NAYsE.

have been in the Government employ
since sixty -one-when ] was but a bow:
A greensOme lad who lacked experience true,
The world and politics alike were new.
Then Civil War with ruthless whitening hand
Cast its dread shadow on this fruitful land,
A. Ieest That portion where the dogs OF war
We're lOOSed and ravaged with insatiate nav.
And In my innocence heard the din,
And drew my pay and let the great world spin,
While older heads than mine spoke thus 70 me-
Republicans we are, SO you must be"
bowed and silently | watched the fight:
The Union CONC uered, and In Ntctory's Light
saw, or thought saw. the ha1d of God
In judgment swaying the aTen ging rod.
So when sbe foe was conquered and subdued.
Then was my soul with anxious thought imOued
By my Instructors, who with srdor keen
warned me of dangers, lurking, unforeseen,
That threatened every woman, child or man,
Whose politics were not Republican,
And time rolled on with overcoming stride
Until November came and changed the tide.
Then many and many man turned Democrat,
And so. ask my conscience. "Rhat am ] ?''
Ny Ofbce training bids me scorn to lie.
I 90 believe the way that ! was taught
To vote and think was never Whist IL ought
Io be, and always gave me constant pain,
Ano on my nerves has been mighty strain.
md now conviction stares me IN the face
That old ideas are really out Of place,
And ever since the last election day
Ny politics have leaned the other way.
lis true / voted then straight out for Blaine,
But If know myself won't again,
For after self-eOmmuniOn i say fat
Ihai az this writing I'm Democrat.
Washington, Nov. rs, 1884
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Our Little Ice

In Newsboys' Home visitor observed
child's high-chair standing in corner of
the dining-room.
Have you child here" he asked the
matron.
mo. That is our little Joe's." she said.
A sudden silence followed. Even the
boys standing near checked their noise and
skirmishiDg for g few minutes.
Who was Joe2" asked the visitor.
"a little fellow" said the matron; "who
came to as when he was but six years old
He was hump,bsck and a cripple, never
having grown after he was Eve. He was
bright, pushing little fellow and a very af.
fectionate child. He slept here and took
most OF his meals here. That is his chair
IL gave it to him. The Superintendent
said favored him. Well, was fond of
Joe.
I'VE have savings bank into which the
boys put their pennies or dimes every week
1t gives them the habit of economy. Joe be-
gan saving when he first came to Us. Re
weuld bring his five or ten cents every Sat
urdsy, laughing.
- I'm saving up to have home OF my
own when I'm grown up he would say.
HE had neither father nor mother, nor
any kinsfolk, and l don't know what was
the bows idea OF home of bis own. lie
was very happy here-a sort OF ruler among
the other boys. Yet he went on Ga wing snd
always for that purpose.
He was never strong boy, and when be
was sixteen a heavy cold he took went to
his lungs. 1t only needed dsy or two to
make an end OF bis poor little body. One
day he said to me, just after the clergyman
had been with him.
THAT money I've saved it will be enough
to Day the doctor and buy q coffin for me-
But, joe said how about the home
of your own?
He did not answer me st first, and then
he smiled. saying. That's all right! and he
held my hand tight. III have it. That's
all right
The next day is was slI over. We took
Joe's money ana paid the doctor and bought
him coffin. it didn't need big one. The
bows CT ubbed together, giving ten cents each,
and bought him a lovely pillow OF white
roses with Our joe upon t. Every boy got
a lag Of black on his arm to &C to the funer-
al. He had bis own home then, sir. But
wherever he was think the roses pleased
him."
She fell behind as We passed on and busted
little Joe's chair with her apron, setting il
reverently apart into quiet corner.
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Presldsnt Grants Little Story.
TEx-Secretary Robson, quoted In the Washington
COrrespOn dence of The Cincinnati Com
merciai Gazette.l

Correspon dence OF The Cinoinnsti Com
mereial Gazette.
by the way" he went on, II remember
an incident that clearly illustrates his Gen
eral Grant'sl character. When L was Secre-
tary of the Navy some hundreds of the sail
ors OF the better class came to me and asked
to have some rank given them They di1n't
care about an increase OF pay, they said, but
they wanted relative rank.
81 couldn't do anything for them, bat
they came several times, and were rather
importunste, and finally led a delegation
of them over to the White House and let
them present their petition to President
Grant IN person. They told him what they
wanted, and argued for redress Of their
grievances plainly but foTeioly.
AT last an old boatswain came to the
front, and hitching up his trousers and turn
ing over his incumbent quid, he said Mr..
President / can put this ERE matter SOS
you can see it plain. Now, here, L be--a
parent; in fact, father Ny son is a MID
shipman. He outranks me, don't you OBJ
server That amt right, DONE you seer
Indeed" said Grant; who appointed
him MILDLY?
q" The Secretary here, the b0'sun said;
and encouraged by the question, he went on:
cit amt right, don't you see, that should
be beneath i'm? Wy, eff was to go onto his
ship. the boy brought up to obedience
would boss his own fatherl Jest think of
that's
SAN he has better quarters n me, and
better grub, nice furniture an sll that;
sleeps in q nice soft bed n all that. Seel
Yea the President said; YES, the
world is full of inequalities. j know of 5
case quite similar TO yours
The old bo'snn cnuckled quietly, and
gave another hitch TO his lower gear.
Il know OF an old fellow, said General
Grant who IA postmaster oil little town in
Kentucky. He lives in plain way, in
small house. He is nice old man, bat he
isn't much in rank. His son outranks him
more than your SON does you. His son lives
in Washington, in the biggest house
there, and he is surrounded by the incest OF
furniture, and eats and drinks anything he
takes a notion to. He could remove his
father from Office in minute ii be wanted
to. But be doesn't want to. And the old
msn-thsts jesse Grant, you know-doesn't
Seem to care about the inequality In rank.
suppose he is glsd to see bis boy get along
In the world
THE ola bo'sun looked down at tbs car
pet, and tried TO bore q hole in 1t with his
| toe, and his comrades all laughed at him
joyously, and slapped him on the back. aud
! filed out in great glee. It was the LAST ever
| heard OF the petition or the petitioners. The
| old bo'sun flung his quid into cuspidor as
! be left. Probably he had concluded 10 give
up thinking
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and with 6gurebead not often seen on a
small craft. Her length of keel is five feet
six inches, displacement twenty seven cuoic
feet; Of light oraught, which adds to her
speed in The ballroom: full in waist, spare,
trim. At the time we spliced she was new
of lace and flowers, mainsail part silk, fore.
staysail of Fslenciennes, and stu'n'ssils
trimmed with orange blossoms. Her frame
was of the best steel, oYered with silk, with
whalebone stanchioDs. The rigging is in
tended for fair weather cruising. She has
also set of stormssils for rough weather.
have been told that in running down
street before the wind she answers the helm
beautifully, and can turn around, IL her
own length II handsome craft passes.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-01-07

Ths Voitaic Belt Company, OF Marsnal 4,
Mich, offer % send their celebrated Electro
Voltaio Belt and other Electric Appliances
on TRIAL for thirty DAYS, 10 mel iyoung o.
cl6) afflicted ~ith nervous debility, loss Of
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paralysis and many other diseases, Com
plete restoration 70 health. yigor aud msa-
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thirty days trial is allowed Write hem NJ
once Cor illustrated pamphlet frss.
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beware

OF violent surRstives. They mus. inevitably i'm
pair tie well being OF the system, IL much used
Irreeularity OF the bowels Is remedable without
their aid. and they enfeeble those organs. Hos
stetter's Stomach Filters are not only a laxative
but tonic. No subsequent medication is needed.
as In the OF powerful csthartcs TO repair the
violence Of their effects. Blue pill and calomel
are mover safe In the long run; and there are
other medicines taken to regulate the liver and
bowels which are hurtful to both Long expert
ence has proved the Bitters to be safe and salusry
as well SIS potent. They brace up the system
when enfeebled, thus guarding II from disease.
particularly malarial cOmplaintsl, remedy the
weakness and inactivity Of a dyspeptic stomach,
improve appetite, and tend to trsnquilize over
taxed nerves. They have also won repute az q
remedy for rheumatism and kidney troubles.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-01-07
whittier TO the school-GIrls.

On Mr.. Wbittier's birthday anniversary
the girle OF the Boston High School sent
him bouquet o. seventy-seyen choice
roses. In reply the poet wrote:
"The sun OF light is sinking low;
Without, a winners falling snow,
Within, youT summer roses fSn.
The heart of age your Offering oh GERS,
You count in flowers my many years
God bless you, one and all"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-01-07
Horsford,s Acid Phosphate.

UNANIMOUS APPROVAL or MEDICAL srARF.
DR.. r. G. Comstock, physician at Coed
Samaritan Hospital, st. Louis, Mo-, says:
''For years We have used 1t Ia this hospital
in dyspepsia and nervous diseases and as
drink during the decline and In the convsl-
escencs Of lingering fevsrs. It has the uuan-
imops approval Of eur medical staff"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-01-07

rob poor man OF his beer. It IL quite pos
sible to believe that vegetsrianism was the
starting point OF the race, without wishing
to consider it also as the goal. Just as it IS
quite possible to regard clothes as purely as
artificial products of civilization, without de-
string personally to return to the charming
simplicity of the Garden of Eden.)
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Too Much Care

Jenny, Pm not bit disposed to be fault
finding, you know; but when even the
neighbors get 10 saying that you don't take
good care of me, / think Pm justified in OPP
ening my own lips"
Nonsense john What are you talking
about Didn't you read me about two
months ago a long article showing that too
much care will Kill man2 You just 90
down cellar and bring me N another hod OF
coal"
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A Bird In the Hand.

well" he said 10 the minister 81 the con-
clusion OF the ceremony, "hOw much do /
owe you"
OH PIl leave that to you" was the re-
ply, you can better estimate tse value OF
the service rendered"
Suppose we postpone settlement, then,
ssy tor a year. BY that time wiz know
whether l ought 10 give you SlGo or moth
ing
mo, no." esid the clergyman, who is q
married man himself, make II 50 now"
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Appeals for National aid.


a philanthropist Of this city has recently
been visiting among the respectable poor.
and here is his report of an interview with
yeritable child of nature:
Ever been to scheolf' asked.
Nav, and do want to-" he replied.
Can you read?"
Nav
"How old are your
''Do' no. Nav says / was born in peach
time
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DANGER FROM CATARRH.

That exceedingly cisagreeable and very prevsl
ent disease, catarrh is caused by scrofulous faint
In the blood. Hoods Sarspsrilla, By its powerful
purifying and yitalizing action upon the blood,
speedily removes the cause, and thus effects a
radical and permanent cure OF cstarrh. Those
who suffer from It's varied symptoms-uneomiort
able fow from the nose, offensive breath, ringing
and bursting noises IN the ears, swelling of the
soft parts Of the throat nervous prostrstion, etc.
should take Hoods sarsparllls and be cured.
The Best Medicine.
"Ihsve suffered with cztsrrh In my head for
years, and paid out hundreds of dollars for ruedi-
oines, but have heretofore received only temper.
airy relief I began to take Hoods Sarssparills
and now my oatarrh is nearly cured, the weakness
OF my body is all gone, my appetite is good-iu
fact, feel like another person. Hoods Sarss.
parilia Is the best medicine I have ever tsken."-
Mrs. A. CUNNINGHAM. Providence, B. L
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Premature decline of power in
either sex, however induced. speedily and
permanently cured. Consultation free. Book
for three letter stamps. Worlds DlspeDsary
Medical Association, Buffalo, n. Y.
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FITS. All Fits stopped free by DR.. KliDes great
Nerve Restorer. No fits after first days use. Mar
Vicious Treatise and 81 trial bottle free % E3t
cspse<- Send tn Dir. Kline aSl Arch ct. Phils., Pc
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Serious consequences are liable 70 ensue n ca
tsrrh is not attended to in season. The disease
frequently destroys the sense OF smell and often
developes into bronchitis or pulmonary consump-
ton. Undoubtedly many cases of consumption
originate In cst9rrh. Hoods Ssrssparila cures
cstsrrh. and has even effected remarkable cures
OF consumption itself IN its early stages.
book containing statements of many cures by
Hoods ssrsapsrilla viii be sent free 10 all whe
send address to G. L hood d Co., Lowell Mas.
Cstsrrh and Impure Blood.
"Hoods Ssrssparilla hiss he.ped me more for
catsrrh and impure blood than Zaything else
ever used."-A. BAIL Syracuse, n. Y.
81 suffered three years with cstsrrh, ead my gen.
eral health was poor in consequence. When 1 TOOK
Hood ssarsapsrilla found had the right remedy.
The catarrh Is yielding, as hoods Ssrss paTills n
cleansing my blood, and the general tone Of ny
system is improving. "-FRANK. W AsHBURS Rooh-
ester, n. Y.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-01-07

There Is O woman in Connecticut who
wears number nine shoe. When she sets
her foot down her husband walks around il
and says, "Yessum, I will"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-01-07

The Egyptian cotton crop exc eeds LAG, $50
0e0 pounds, the largest crop ever grown.