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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-11
MILD WINTERS.
A Signal-Service Onicer Explains Why
Winters Are Not Cold.

A Signal-Service Onicer Explains Why
Winters Are Not Cold.
1t was nothing strange years ago fol-
snow to fall about Christmas and re-
main on the ground for weeks and
months, often several feet in depth.
The mercury dropped below zero and
did not cause any wonder. Everything
that usually ran on wheels was placed
on runners. The ordinary mode OF
public travel was by means of open
stage sleighs, with seats arranged
lengthwise on either side and drawn
by eight or twelve horses. The jing
of the sleigh-bells and the crack of the
drivers whip, with his lively "yee-
oOp", was musical even in its discOrd.
Nothing of this is to be seen now in
New York, although heavy SHOWS are
often experienced in the country, some
distance from the city. 1t is very sell
dom that the mercury here now reaches
below zero, and the snow rarely packs,
even when it is not cleared away by
the STRENGTHENING department.. Instead
of the small, fine, dry crystals which
marked the old-fashiOned winters. the
snow is damp and clinging, soon melts
and forms slush and mud.
lone principal cause for this change"
said an officer of the signal-service
corps on the top of the Equitable Build
ing. ''can he see from the window of
this station. Look around you in
every direction, east, west, north or
south, in this city, Brooklyn and Jersey
City, and what do you see? Clouds of
steam rising from almost every house.
top. Elevators in Offices and apart
nlent houses, factories using steam as
a motor, buildings heated by the same
hot vapor; all sending forth clouds
from the tops of houses. Do you not
suppose this has an effect on the at
mOsphere, warns the air and half
melts the snow before it reaches the
ground? Then there are the boilers
under the sidewalks and in the cellars;
steam-heating pipes along the road
ways and thousands of contEivances to
generate heat not known quarter of
century ago. The opening up of the
country, with its millions of settlers
and their household fires, must have an
effect on the atmosphere. The new
cities springing up where the wilder
ness existed concentrate heat, so that,
before the wintry winds of the North
west reach the city, they become mod
Grated. Put New York and its sur
roundings, if it were possible, back to
the primitive style of the years gone
by, and doubtless the old-fashiOned
winters would be again experienced.
IL viii. be rare circumstance, indeed,
if such winter as that of 1885 is again
here in New York. ~.
Y Mail and Express.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-11

reiiglon, astrology, poetry, philosophy
and history, written or printed in
wooden types, and kept in in
destructible bookcases of cedar.
At Titaliya he lived in q native
hut, regardless Of heat, damp and
mosquitoes. He refused the hos
Pitality offered him by Major
Lloyd. who, We believe, commanded .
detachment of Sepoys at Titaliya. In
Calcutta he never even took his ride on
the Course in the evening. but walked
about the compound or limited grounds
OF the Asiatic Society, and only saw an
intimate friend or some Oriental schol-
ar. No wonder that English officials
were compelled to describe him as "a
singular union of learning, modesty
and greasy habits. A cOuntryman,
who. as an artist. happened to be in
Calcutta and paid him a visit. was evil
IDENTITY amazed at this 'prison life".
We are not surprised to find that he
had some difficulty in expanding the
monthly allowance of fifty rupees
granted him by Governments; that he
left untouched a sum voted him by the
Council of the Asiatic Society and that
he repeatedly refused all aid from pri-
vate sources. Indeed his retiring and
modest disposition was not incompati-
bic with a certain amount of unamiable
haughtiness and asperity. We could
wish that he had lived more generously.
changed his blue cotton dress oftener
and enjoyed few simple pleasures.
Dominic Sampson was a profound
scholar, but in the ruins of Derncleugh
he feasted with Mevilies, and fairly
drank her health in cupful of brandy
A more generous diet and little quiz
nine might have enabled De Koros to
survive the malarious fever of the
Rungpore Enthusiastically Reuie,V.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-11
PERSONAL AND LITERARY

Bishop Stevens, of Philadelphia.
has been Bishop of the Diocese Of
Philadelphia for twenty-four years.
George Bancroft. the historian, in
the only private citizen who has been
given the right to the floors of Congress
at all times.-M Y. Journal.
Reuben r. Thrall, of Rutland.
VT. who was admitted to the Rutland
County bar in 1919, has cases on the
docket now.-Rutland Herald.
Maurice Kingsley, a son of Charles
Kingsley. the novelist, has made .
fortune in the silver mines of Colorado.
He has found the mine mightier than
the pen.
1t is said that the real name of
Stepniak, the nihilist writer, is Krawt-
schinsky. A name like that could new
er 60 laundering down the ages; it
would have to stop and sneeze too Oft
en.-Harttord Post.
The Montezuma (Ga.) Record re-
cords the marriage of Mr.. Dukes and
Miss Beasley, both living near Granger
vile. The peculiarly of the incident
is that both are paralyzed and neither
has walked a step for months.
Said Hon. Roswell G. Hoar in
opening lecture at Muskegon the
other night: mo man makes failure
of life if in all his life work he keeps
his affections pure and tender, his head
clear and his heart right" That de-
serves to be written in letters of gold.
Detroit Tribune.
1t is impossible to publish the
novel Colonel Barnaby, of the Gu ards,
killed in the Soudan, left behind him,
because no one has been able to de-
cipher the manuscript. 1t has been
examined by one who knew the au-
tnor's handwriting well, and has been
in the hands of a professional ode
cipherest" but nothing can be made
of it.
William Bender. of Cincinnati, has
been sent to an insane asylum because
of the lite eccentricity of throwing in
the fire a package containing forty
thousand dollars in Government bonds.
William had been on a prolonged bend
er, and he fancied some of his relations
were seeking his wealth; hence he is
now in bonds as a lunatic. Cincinnati
Times.
The wife Of General Sheridan was
born in an adobe house at Albuquerque.
N. M. The house in which she first
saw the light contained one small
grated window, mud chimney in the
corner, and heavy door hung on
wooden hinges. Major Rucker, her
father, was Quartermaster of the mill
tary post ut that time, and the infantile
years of Mrs. Sheridan were passed
amid the rude scenes of frontier army
Chicago journal.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-11
A WISE DECISION.
A Tennessee Judge Silences . College Of
Wise Physicians.

wise Phystctans.
Several years ago, while the people
OF West Tennessee were alarmed at the
approach of yellow fever, Judge F.
convened court at Bolivar. Court had
been but few days in session when
The reports from Memphis caused addi-
tional excitement. There were many
witnesses attendant upon court, and,
very naturally. they importuned the
Judge to permit them to go home.
The business part of the community,
willing to run any risk for the sake of
trade, declared that the scare was I'M
necessary, and that the disease was not
yellow fever. A number of physicians,
with. it soon appeared, more learning
than judgment, repaired to the court
room and assured the Judge that no
danger of an epidemic was to be appre-
hended.
1.-The disease" said one of the med
ical gentlemen, lis not yellow fever
but is zipuporastory."
You are wrong, DOCTOR" said an
other physician, '.for investigation
proves it to be posurentistcait."
''NO," said another doctor, '.yOu are
both wrong. admit that it is not vel
low fever and that it can never become
an epidemic, but it is nothing more or
less than an exaggerated type of cos
tinetordi.pji.'
Then there arose a heated discussion
in which the Judge was unable to take
a part. He waited patiently until the
discussion cooled down, Their, turning
to the doctors, said:
II have been much entertained and
greatly instructed by the discussion
which you gentlemen have so ably con-
Quoted. do not pretend to say what
the disease is, for am not versed in
such sciences. 1t may be acnte jehossi-
PLAT. exaggerated pollywog, inilamma-
tory Jim crow or a mild type of epluribus
unum, bnt there's one thing 1 do know.
It's mighty ketchin' and I'm going to
adjourn this court "-Arkansat 7Tav-
e!ey.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-11
An Octillion!h.

The statement that Mr.. Marsh, OF
Troy, purchased one-octillionth part of
an acre of land up in Hamilton County
whose lodes of rich and precious met
ais are supposed to be hidden beneath
the surface, caused not few to go to
work and figure out the purchase. Said
one man: THAT amount would be less
than the size of a man hand. The scribe
thought it wOuld-so did the two clerks
in the ComptrOller's Office who had
charge of computing the daily sales.
Messrs. Williams and Bishop. They
figured and figured, and came to the
conclusion that the purchase could not
be discerned with the naked eye. It
might with the aid If microscope.
According to their calculation the one.
oetillionth part of the area of the State
of New York is less than half Of
square inch.-Al6any Journal
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-11
A THiBETAN STUDENT.
How De koros, the Great Asiatic Scholar,
Lived and Worked.

HOW DE kOrOs, the Great Asiatic Scholar,
Lived and Worked.
Probably there never was scholar
who, in the pursuit of his favorite
study, was capable of such abstemious-
ness or showed such lofty contempt
for the very necessaries and decencies
of life as De Koros. He lived like an
eremite. barring the use of the hair
shirt and the scourge. At Yangla,
with Lama and one attendant, he
lived for four months in an apartment
nine feet square. The temperature
vas below zero and the three were
regularly showed up. Here De koros
read Thibetan manuscripts literally
from morning till night, with hands so
numbed that he could hardly turn over
the pages. His food was boiled rice
and tea, favored with rancid butter.
He drank no spirits and would not eat
fruits, though Zanskar produces chest
nuts and apricots in abundance. The
latter, when dried, form the chief food
of the natives. He cared nothing for
the outer world, wanted neither news
papers nor modern books, but was
quite happy with TLibetan volumes on
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-11
THE OLD COUPLE.


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IN herds 90 faaGina a. w;}RI
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They sit in the sun alone.
A she hsrks IN the Vel knnwn ton.
That won her heart in oirlhood
That has sootbed her i'm many a caro-
Her Old face used to wear.
She thinks again of her bridal
How dressed in ner robe of white
,he stood b. her gay young lover
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-12-25

WASHINGTON. = Politics at the
Capital.-The House refused to consider
MIR. Morrison's Tariff bill Saturday by
vote of 154 to 148. Only six Republicans
voted in favor of the consideration and
twenty-six Democrats voted against.
Randall held his protection Democrats IN
hand and is now ready to invite the Pres
ident and Secretary of the Treasury to
see if they cannot make something out
of his plan of tariff revision. Only four
of Randal's former supporters were
drawn over to the other side,
There Is much speculation as to what
the House will do with the Tenure OF
Office Repeal bill, already passed by the
Senate, and the fight promises to be of
great interest The repeal, it is argued,
would better fix Presidential responsible
ity in the Civil Service.
Chairman Bragg, of the House Com
mittee on Military Affairs, has submitted
a report to accompany the Army bill, in
which it is stated that the boots and shoes
made at the Leavenworth military prison
cost more than if they we're made under
contract by ordinary manufacturers, and
are not of such substantial make. The
report further expresses the Committees
conviction that the Government should
do nothing to bring convict labor into
competition with that of the honest arti-
san who supports his family by the pro-
duct of his labor and that the punish
ment carried out at the prison is more
humanitarian than tending to military
discipline.
1t is rumored that the Interstate
Commerce bill will be antagonized by
Western Senators. Their probable re-
fusal to support the bill will be based on
objections to the "long and short haul"
clause, and it is said that they have been
converted to the opposition by letters
from bondholdng constituents who fear
a loss Of interest.
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1.-THE CONSULTATIONS OF SOL z
ENCE"

From the Truthseeker, published at
Leicester, England, we take the append
ed notice of Mr.. Straub's work. In the
publication were also given nearly five
pages of extracts from the book:
SIN the true sense of the word, this is a live
book. 1t is not an echo, more or less
perfunctory presentation of conventional be-
liefs, book for sale. 1t is one of the fresh,
unconventional books on subject which, we
rejo to say, is steadily and surely being
brought into clear light Mr.. Straub is a
thinker and painstaking student. and in this
work he has given to those who will read it an
immense aid to thought and guiding light of
unusual brilliancy. We do not profess to
agree with him all along, but this is an advan-
tage. Every man has his own experience, his
own line of research, his own point of view.
Butwe do say that this man, in this book is new
er frivolous or careless, and never writes on a
low level. The argument, from chapter to
chapter, flows calmly and strongly on, with
just enough of tenderness to engage the
the heart of the reader as well as his head
The book is essentially book of facts and
ideas based upon them, not of forced rhapso-
dies and hectic longings. Immortality is in a
sense proved; if, indeed, high probabilities
can prove anything. or if, in any way, the un.
seen can be inferred from the seen. 1t is diff
ficult to give an analysis of the book, or con.
nected account of its complicated and yet
closely reasoned argument"
The interest in this valuable work is
not abating. 1t should be in every fami-
ly. For sale at this office. Price So 90
Sent to any address, postage paid, on re-
ceipt of that amount.
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THE MARKETS.-[Ch Chicago, Mon
day evening, Dec. 20, 1885, i The mar
kets for grain were dull and prices were
easier within a narrow range. Provisions
were tolerably active and higher, but
prices were unsettled.
Wheat - Was quiet all through the
session and prices kept within a range OF
&c, and closed lc under the closings of
Saturday. May sold at S4@84ssc, and
S314c was the first as we'll as the last sale.
December closed at 76c. January sold at
764@7624c and closed at 1890. Febru-
airy sold at 7714c@7794c and closed at
775sc: March closed at 1890 and April
at 794c.
Corn-Was quiet and some easier, the
nearby deliveries showing the most
weakness and declined &c. January
sold at 364@3658c, and closed at 36sSc
asked. May sold at 4238@425Sc, and
closed at 4235@421sc.
Oats-Were almost neglected for future
delivery and the few sales made show a
shrinkage of 16c. December. 257sc, Jan
uary 1854 @257sc, closing at 251ac. May
sold at 5000 and closed at 5000.
Rye Was again dull and buyers
holding off for concessions. No. 2 in store
sold at 53s4@531sc. December nominal
at 53c.
Barley-Was steady but the market
ruled quiet. No. to GO to store SIC. Jan.
uary sold at 521sc. February sold al
53Ac. Sample lots on track 54@57c fol
No. and 4S@53c for No. 3.
Provisions Were fairly active and un.
settled, but prices ruled higher. The
arrival of $4,000 or 10000 hogs less thar
expected and an advance of 5@15c in
prices caused considerable uneasiness
and, as offerings of products were meager
an advance was easily obtained. Mess
pork opened 10c higher, at $11.S5 Janu.
airy, sold at $11.471a, declined to $11.371s
advanced to $11.5215 and closed at
$11.521a bid.
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TALKS AB1u? The Bible
TO THE YOUNG FOLKS.
eY JOHN o. ADAMS, DID,.

The book is designed to acquaint our youth
with the plain and unmistakable truths OF the
Gospel as held and taught by the Universalise
lions which will always be coming up in the re-
Igious world until it is everywhere enlightened
and blest with the truth Of the primitive Gospel.
"What do Universa1ists believe, and what Will
their Faith DO toward blessing and saving the
world2" It is not class or text book, but is in
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To plead its utility as an agent in our Christian
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and hearts in the truth OF the Gospel the present
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The book contains eleven "Talks" or Num-
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/. GOD the Creator.
Q. GoD Speaking in the Bible.
g. The Bible: What Has it Done2
A. Variety of Reading in the Bible.
5. How GOD Loved the World.
g. Heaven: What and Where it is,
2. He'll: What and Where it is.
8. What is Faith?
9. What is Salvation?
10. What after Death?
II. Remembrance Of COP In Youth.
The work is especially commended TO the at
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Appointments.

REV. N. X. QUACKENBUSH will preach
monthly as follows
LIST Sunday, Saluda, Ind.
I'd Sunday, Rising Sun, Ind.
Sd Sunday, Milan, Ind.
4th Sunday, Burlington, Ky.
eB Jan. 2, 1887 at Mount Carmel, Ind, not
at Saluda.
REV. N. A. SAXTON will preach monthly as
follows:
LIST and Sd Sundays, Button, Ind.
I'd Sunday, Huntertown, Ind.
4th Sunday, Mier, Ind.
REV. N CRARY will preach monthly as fol-
lows:
Cd Sunday, westville, o.
4th Sunday, Westville, o.
REV. ]. w. HENLEY will preach
Dec. 26, Plain City, IL A. M, and p. M.
Alder Chapel, PM
REV. 1. B. GRANDY will preach monthly as
follows:
1st Sunday, Logansport, Ind.
I'd Sunday, Roam, Ind.
Sd Sunday, Logansport, Ind.
4th Sunday, Oakland, Ind.
REV. s. P. CARLTON will preach
Dec 26, Union Grove, ii A. NJ, p. NJ. ana
each evening during the week P. M. Also
Jan. 2, same place, IL A. M, Up. M.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-12-25

FOREIGN. The Irish Troubles
William O'Brien, who is now in Dublin,
received a summons Saturday, similar to
the one served on him at Loughrea, to
appear and anewer to another charge of
conspiracy to defraud." John Dillon,
William Redmond, Daniel Crilley, David
Sheehy, and Matthews were served with
similar summonses. All the rents owing
by the tenants on the Fosberry estates at
Listowell, County Kerry, less the amount
of reduction demanded by the tenants
and refused by the landlords, have been
collected under the "plan OF campaign"
and quietly deposited with trustees, all
unknown to the authorities.
English Liberals are pretty well
frightened by the decision against Mr.
Dillon, thinking they have had very
narrow escape from a collision with both
the Irish court and English opinion.
They are now hastily disowning all re-
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-12-25
PETROLEUM, ITS SOURCE AND PRoDUo-
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PETROLEUM, ITS SOURCE AND PRODUCE
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OUR MILUIONAIRES

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CHICAGO.
CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER.

Wednesday Evening Meetings. for Confer
ence, Praise and Prayer, at the Church of the
Redeemer, corner Warren Ave. and Robey ST.,
Chicago.
Dec. 49, The Mission of the Lowly. Things
which are despised hath God chosen" Cor.
l., 2s.
These meetings are for the spiritual edifica-
ton of the people. They will be unsectarian
in spirit and in word. The people of the
community are cordially invited to attend and
participate. Singing will be an especial feat
ure. Come and help us.
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OTHER MEETINGS

Prayer and Conference Meeting, every
Wednesday evening at 7:45.
The Ladies' Aid Society, every Wednesday
at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
The Industrial School. every Saturday morn
ing, from 10 TO IL, IN the vestry.
The Young Peoples Missionary Association,
on the third Tuesday of each month
The Literary Circle on the second and
fourth Fridays of each month.
The Sunday school Teachers, on each alter
nate week.
month.
The st. Panl's Free kindergarten is in ses-
sion every day from to ~, on Dearborn St,
between Twenty-ninth and Thirtieth SITS.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-12-25

MICHAEL DAvITT, who passed through
Chicago Saturday, said that he was not
at all alarmed at the condition OF affairs
in Ireland. The arrests we're made SIM
ply to show an apparent need for further
legislation, and the indications were that
the Tory leaders would not make another
attempt at coercion. Both the league
and Ireland were quite prepared for the
struggle, and he firmly believed that
English, Scotch and Welsh popular feel
ing would be with the Irish, and against
the action Of the Tories.