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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-05-20

church, wrote two or three simple
verses to ease her full heart. They
have been sung since then in every
language in the world. and have
brought countless despairing and dy-
ing souls nearer to their God.
A cobbler, who could just spell out
the meaning of his Bible, was used to
gather few barefoot children in his
shop on Sunday morning. to teach
them all he knew. Robert Raikes hap
pened to pass by the shop one morn
ing. and struck by the idea, carried it
out, and the result is all the Sunday
schools in the world.
We grumble at the mean part given
us in the building of Gods temple, but
in the eye of the Great Architect the
workman who sets the capstOne is no
better than he who carries the mortar.
He regards only their zeal and thor
oughness.
The Simese have a legend which tells
the same truth. A Prince lost in a
wood met a monkey. Wretched
bruter' he cried. '.FOr what art thou
in the world?"
ITO help men," he haid. humbly.
He guided the Prince to his tree.
REST here, my lord" he said, ''while
l 90 to bring thee food"
But while he was gone, the man
killed the poor beasts children, cooked
and ate them. The monkey, return
ing, wept bitterly, but he gave the
food he had brought to the man. and
made him bed of leaves.
When morning was come, the Prince
said: Il will kill thee also, for l am
hungry"
my lord must do as he WILL" said
the monkey, "but l must take him
first out of the forest, or the tigers will
kill him, for that is my work" Then
he guided the man out into the field.
The Prince killed the monkey, but be-
fore he could cook and eat him, God
called to him: ''Come hither." The
monkey. awaking within Heavens
gate, saw the Prince approaching, but
the gate was closed against him. why
can not he enter here?" he asked. And
the angels replied: 'My lord, it is i'm
possible. He is not fitted to dwell in
Paradise"
..The soul which had done its work
in the body of monkey" says the
legend, "was now noble in the king
dom of God" and the pagan fable
teaches profound truth.-Iouhs
Communion.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-05-20
ouTTA pERcHA.

Discovery Of IN African Tree Which Pro-
duces This Substance Plentifully.
The extraordinary progress that has
been made in electrical science within
the last few years, and the consequent
large consumption of gutta percha a.
an insulating material, has naturally
caused apprehension lest the supply,
owing to the great demand for it. and
to the carelessness of the natives who
gather it in the forests of India, shall
soon give out. This has recently led
to much investigation concerning the
nature of the product yielded by trees
of other genera (such as Mimusops.
Payena, Siderocarpus and Bassia) be-
longing to the same natural order
(Sapotacee) as the percha tree (lson-
andra Gutta). Mr.. Pierre, in the BuI-
letin de la Societe Linneenne of Paris.
has given long list of the Sapotaces
which grow in AMMAN, and which yield
a juice that might, when concrete, serve
as substitute for gutta percha; but
the trouble seems to be either that the
trees grow too isolatedly or that their
places of growth is too inaccessible.
Mr.. Edward Heckel, in a note presented
to the French Academy of Sciences,
made known to that body the possible
ity of obtaining a coagulable latex,
similar to that yielded by the Isonandra
Gutta, from the karitc tree, Bassia
Parkii; and in another note to the
Academy he gives the results of an ex-
animation made BY himself and Mr.. F.
Schlagdenhaufen of the physical prop
critics of the new product, and of its
chemical composition as compared
with that of gutta percha. From these
researches, it appears that the two
products are approximately identical.
The gutta from the bassia kneads in
warm water with the same facility as
typical specimens of commercial gutta
percha, and moulds made with it are
in nowise inferior to those prepared
from the best quality of the last named
material. The future of the new gutta
percha for industrial purposes would
therefore appear to be certain. The
karite tree is very abundant in Africa,
and is distributed throughout the en-
tire basin of the Nile-a portion of the
country which has hitherto been I'M
productive, but which now offers a
source of wealth that it needs but will
ing hands to develop. The bassia has
hitherto been known only from a
fatty matter of the consistency of
tallow yielded by its seeds. This pro-
duet, called karite butter, is used by
the natives of Africa for cooking pur-
poses, for filling their rude lamps, for
making soap, for healing wounds, and
as a pomatum for the hair. Scientific
american, -
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-05-20
GODS WORKMEN.

What We Do Not So Important as the
/ Spirit in Which 1t Is Done-A Tradition
and II Legend.
There is tradition among Polish
Jews that Terah was angry with God,
who had made him lame and feeble; so
that while the other Chaldean herds
men went abroad with their flockS, he
was obliged to remain in the tents
guarding his little son Ahram. lam
/, then, no better than woman" he
said. THAT 1 must nurse child?"
Then an angel showed him in dream
that while other men watched oxen
and sheep, he was training the father
of the chosen people of God.
AS far back as the days of Terah and
the Chaldean shepherds. men were dis
satisfied with their work in the world,
just as there are now many young men
and women who, seeking to lead re-
igious life, are eager to do some great
work for their Master, but find, with
bitterness of soul, no higher service
given them than perhaps to sell sugar
and calico behind the counter of a
country store, or to cook and wash
dishes every day in q farm kitchen.
They forget two things in their discon-
tent-that it is not the work, but the
spirit IN which the work is done, that
God values; and that He, not they, will
set the result to the work.
A poor invalid. confined to her bed
for years, on a lonely Sunday morning.
when every one but she had gone to
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-05-20
DO NOT SWEAR.
Ten Excellent Reasons for Avoiding Most
Reprehensibie Habit.

Reprehensib,e Habit.
l. 1t is mean A boy of high moral
standing would almost as soon steal a
sheep as swear.
?. 1t is ruigar-altogether too low
for decent boy.
3. 1t is coacardly-implying fear OF
not being believed or obeyed.
4. 1t is ungemlemanty. A gentle
man, according to Webster, is genteel
wcll-bred, refined. Such a one
will no more swear than go into the
street to throw mud with a chimney
sweep.
5. 1t is indecent Offensive to deli.
cacy, and extremely unfit for human
ears.
6. 1t is foolish. "Want of decency is
want of sense
Z. 1t is dbuSire-to the mind which
conceives the oath, to the tongue
which utters it and to the person at
whom it is aimed.
8. 1t is misunderstanding bcy's
heart to be nest of vipers; and every
time he swears, one of them sticks out
his head.
9. 1t is cOntenptible-forfe the
respect of all the wise and good.
10. 1t is misunderstanding the Divine
law, and provoking the displeasure of
Him who will not hold him guiltless
who takes His name in vain.-United
Presbyterian.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-05-20
CHOICE SELECTIONS.

Some things must be learned but
can not be taught Walter Mitchell.
ALL great art is the expression OF
mans delight in Gods work, not his
own.-Ruskin.
Not by lamentations and mournful
chants ought we 20 celebrate the fu-
neral of good man. but by hymns,
for in ceasing to be numbered with
mortals he enters upon the heritage Of
a divincr life.-Piutarch.
If only we could harbor beliefs that
are comfortable, we might, we fancy,
take a vast deal of comfort. But often
it turns out that the fatalism on which
we relied doesn't work we'll in stress of
weather. The anchor drags. and we
are stranded. The rule is that beliefs
which make us comfortable are untrue.
1t is the sirens mission to sing us to
sleep. If the present were all. nay. if
death ended all, then, not usefulness.
but comfortableness. might be ultimate
orthodoxy.-Christidn Union.
"A modern hymn, as rule, is full
of man, full of his wants, of his aspi-
rations, his anticipations. his hopes, his
fears. Full of his religious self per-
haps. but still full of self. But an an
cient hymn, as rule, is full of God,
full of His wonderful attributes. and of
His Son and His acts, His suferings.
His triumphs. His majesty. Certainly
ancient Christianity did justice to the
needs and moods of the soul, jr..t as in
the Psalms they found the souls sepa-
rate needs Of hope, fear. penitence and
exaltation SO abundantlY provided tor.
-Cdnon Liddop.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-05-20
RELIGIOUS READING.
IF GOD BE IN THE HEART.

Though skies may frown,
And friends prove false,
And fortunes smile depart
The spirit scars
Cnheeding each
IT God be i'll the heart.
Tears will not fall,
Save those::of joy,
If hope still bids us fair,
And bosoms true
Scarce heed a wound
If God still fingers there.
The sacred balm
For age designed,
To heal each hidden smart
is love and trust
In that tried One
Who dwclleth in the heart
But oh! so few
Hold fast the bliss
These unseen ties impart
They turn away
And cherish not
God S kingdom in the heart
They scatter pearls
Beneath their feet
And lock their hearts OF stone,
And deem all faith
In God and man
CnhallOwed as their own.
Mrs. f.. X. Dye, in Interior.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-05-20
Protecting Their Rights.


Probably no concern In tho country has
adhered moro strictly to the determination
to achieve success BY the liberal use OF
printers ink than has the Brown Chemical
Company of Baltimore, Nd. Starting bus
ines. about i've years ago, they have sx-
pended over 81, 500, 600 in the preparation and
circulation Of printed matter, more than
half OF which has been paid for newspaper
advertising. All this has been done to mako
known the virtues of their celebrated Iron
BitterA
As might be expected, very large sales
have resulted from this enormous outlay,
making it about as staple in many drug
Like all good things, it has been largely
initiated. They claim there are unscrupu-
lous manufacturers who cater to just this
sort Of trade, and some dealers 50 lacking
in principle, that because Q greater profit
can be made on fraudulent than on genu-
inc medicines, arc willing 70 delude the
public by pushing OF Iron Tonic Bitters
and other Tonic Medicines in place Of genu-
inc Browns Iron Bitters. Tho company,
finding these frauds practiced 20 extensive
~ and all other means inadequate, have at
last determined to try . little cold law to
put . step to them. Suits for heavy dam
ages have therefore been commenced
ers, for selling Iron Tonic Bitters; and 9th
ers for selling Browns Iron Tonic; . drug
gist in Baltimore, for selling Iron Tonic Bit
ters with his name upon the label, which
medicine was made by Non-Secret Medicine
Manufacturer and also claimed as IN imi-
tation. The Brown Chemical Company de-
serve success in these suits, rs it il high
time those who have built up largo enter
prises to success, should be protected from
those who live not by their own genius and
effort but by copying and counterfeiting
things that have been made standard and
valuable by others
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-05-20

WHATEVER name or designation Is given
to Fever and Ague or other intermittent
diseases it is safe to say that Malaria or q
disordered state of the Liver is at fault.
Eliminate the impurities from the system
and q sure and prompt cure is the immedi-
ate result. Prickly Ash Bitters is the sat
est and most effective remedy for all bill
iary troubles, kidney diseases, and like com
plants that has ever been brought before
the public. A trial is its bestrecommendar
ton
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-05-20

THE new advertisement on this page of
LIE Pages Liquid Glue warns everybody to
beware of a deceiving bottle. The wise
will buy LIE Pages only. First, because
they get double the worth of the money in
quantity; and second, because LIE Pages is
a tried and misunderstanding glue. 1t is
used by the Smithsonian Institute and 9TH
er Government departments, and by ex-
tensive manufacturers, such as the Pullman
Palace Car Company, as well as by people
generally. Its popularity is based on its
merits as glue, and until rival manufacture
ers can produce glue that will do more
than LIE Pages did at New Orleans, when q
block OF Georgia pine, one inch square,
butted, registered 1872 pounds on q Richie
testing machine before parting, they viii
Be unable to overtop its pre- s=ninence.
THE plumbers of Troy, II Y. have lots Of
fun with q man there named Gasleek.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-05-20

ToorHAcHE, headache and other aches
are cured by St Jacobs Oil. Price, 50 cents.
Prompt to cure and safe to take is Red
Star Cough Cure. No poisons, no opiates
Price. TWENTY-FIVE cents a bottle
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-05-20

DR.. PIERcE's "Favorite Prescription" Is
everywher acknowledged to be the stand
ard remedy for female complaints and
weaknesses. It is sold by druggists.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-05-20

Despise Not the Day of Small Things.
Little things may help a man to rise-a
bent pin in an easy chair for instance. DR..
Pierce's pheasant Purgative Pellets" are
small things, pleasant to take, and they
cure sick-headaches, relieve torpid livers
and do wonders. Being purely vegetable
they can not harm any one. All druggists.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-05-20

A sIx-YEAR-oLD Pittsfield (Mass) child
being asked What is a rope!" replied: "a
| fat stringn-Springfeld ReDmblicaiS
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-05-20

GENTLEMAN Ito tramp)-'Why don't You
so to work!" Tramp-"I would sir, n !
had the tools.'' What tools do YOU
dependent.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-05-20

BRAsH and wiry hair becomes soft and
plant by using Halls Hair Remover.
Many a mother has found Ayers Cherry
Pectoral invaluable in cases of Group.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-05-20

The shoemaker will certainly be the las,
MANY Y Nail.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-05-20

A BUTCHER is known to be very prompt
in all his engagements, especially those in
which he promises to meat a man.-Chieago
Nail
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-05-20

'WHxr bell are you ringing" he asked
of the colored sexton. "Dis is de secon
ring of de fus bell"
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-05-20

P1so's Remedy for Catarrh is agreeable
to use. 1t is not a liquid or q snuff. SOC.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-05-20

An exchange editorializes upon SHOW
they make big guns" Some of the big
guns in this country have been made by
the newspapers Omaha Bee
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-05-20
EPlIHEI,IOMA!
OR SKIN CANCER.

For seven years suffered with cancer On my inca
kight months ago friend recommended the use a
Wits SPECIFIC, and determined TO make an effort
D procure IT. In this Wa successful and began tn
-. The influence Of the medicine 1t nrst was .
Smewne! ae4Isvase fne sore put soon ne innammo.
NV bottleA Ny general health has greeslyimpFoved
am stronger, and am able 70 do any kind OF WORK
lcef 90 heal. until there l. not vessigs Of Il M
My little 0eAr mAxD the place.
Ma JoIcn A NcDoxAIn.
Atlanta. Ga. August II. l66k i.
Treatise on Blood md Skin Diseases matled fsea
TH8 SWIFT SPDCU1O Co. Drawer Atlanta G.
u. 7, IL ". IA SsTooe
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-05-20

THE Boston Baseball Club has four
pitchers-as many as a hundred dollar din
ner set.-LOren Courier.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-05-20

II afflicted with Sore Eyes use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water Druggists it. 25c.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-05-20

"A GENTLEMAN lost his temper when his
washerwoman, to whom he had announced
his intention Of giving q Calls head, said !:
'Oh, sir. you're always Robin yourself
for the likes o. me. ''-BOston Beacon.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-05-20

If girl wants to get married SIZE gener-
ally says so to her popper.-Chicago Tes'
gram.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-05-20

YES, dear girl, the man to whom you
gave the mitten is freq He's man-you-
mitted.-N O. PicayusS.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-05-20

A SUBSCRIBER asks for Q remedy for cold
feet Try banking them up with sawdust;
II they still remain cold, set the sawduso
On dre.-Pcek's S,GA
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-05-20

IF is difficult thing to make the lens Of
. large telescope. 1t is also often difficult
thing when . man lends his last dollar to
get it back again.-PaeJde Jester.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-05-20

IT is said that the ratio of marriage is de-
clining. but il SO. statistics are sometimes
contradictory. Over six million bottles OF
hair restorative were sold in this country
last year.-Lige Brorn.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-05-20

ALWAYS what it is cracked up to be-Ics.
Life
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-05-20

A woMAN's glory is in her hair, but it is q
good plan to tie it up when cooking.-1olede
DtaGe.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-05-20

LATEST burglar alarm-fear that the bank
cashier will '.geS there before he can
Boston Post.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-05-20

When Napoleon talked Of invading Italy
ono Of his officers said: "But, sire, remem-
ber the Alps." To an ordinary man tAese
would have seemed simply insurmounta-
6as, but Napoleon responded eagerly :
Simplon pass Was made. Disease, like .
mountain, stands In tho way Of fans, fort
une and honor 20 many who BY DR.. Pierce'a
Golden Medical Discovery" might Be
healed and 90 the mountain would disap-
pear. It ID specific for all blood, chronis
lung and liver diseases, such a. consump-
ton (Which is scrofula Of the lungs), PIN
fever-sores and kindred complaints.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-05-20

DIFPIDENf LovER-'I know that / am .
perfect bear In my manner" She-"SheeP.
you mean; bears hug people-you do
nothing but bloat Chicago Tribus<.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-05-20

OVERHEARD in Boston elevator: "Say,
John, see they have found out what run
into the Oregon" mo! What was itf'
water"
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-05-20

am-I-er-think twos. Ehoe-dealer (tak-
ing her measure)-Ah, yes, tvos. A pair
would be two twoS, four altogether. To boy
flames, . pair Of ladies' French kids, No.
An-Ckiea0e Ao0
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-05-20

DaoPs cureinl minute, -
0aeR~s Ssslphsr Soop heals and beauties. 10
6KnAAM CORM RRAovHR kills COINS 3 BunionA
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-05-20

THE plumbers of Troy, II V. have lots OF
fun with q man there named Gasleek.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1886-01-27
Pablo Installation n. N. A. o.
u. w.

Last night the members of the differ
ent legions S. X. A. o. U. w. assembled
ut the hall of Los Angeles Legion No. 9.
to witness the drill and dress parade
with Captain w. II. Ii. Russell in com.
mand. After going through some fancy
maneuvers they were dismissed by the
captain. After chat of few minutes
the meeting was called TO order by com
rade J. M. Tibbetts, when the grand
officers were introduced.
Deputy Supreme Commander Cobler,
assisted by the following comrades, s. s..
b. Walter Devereaux, s. NJ. w. II. H..
Russell, ). X. A. b. Hubbell, s. s. w.
B. c. Chapman, s. J. w. Charles Mas
sey, installed the following officers for
the ensuing term: Robert Sharp, s. c.,
j. NJ. Tibbetts, 2, G., j. G. Vogan, ".
c., +. Wood, standard bearer. w. f.
Poor, l.. c., William Meek, Jr. W., w.
s. Hulburt, Treasurer, G. II. Case,
Marshall, L, IL. Ragland. Recording
Secretary, ]. w. Arnold, Guide, Trustee
three years, James Bridges.
The new officers were installed in the
presence of large number of members,
and was very impressive. There were
delegations from Wilmington and other
places outside the city, and good num-
Der from Southern California Lodge.
Commander Sharp called the legion to
order after which there were several in
teresting speeches and several songs; b.
c. Holmes and A. A. Madena rendered
two fine duets.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1886-01-27
Dots.


Ians'ils runch cigars ~ 70, oisef o'ore'
20 10 pr' baiuwih, uent's'' "iuney niocs'
Some new rooms now ready at Iron Sui
phur Springs.
Our 2g--the best cigar In town for cents
IL N. Spring street.
rx,,,,,,or ra., r,asaav Is,us-vo etb In.
=, 10 ,,,,r, s,rao,
- 80 =, ,,,a pons stah,s "A NJ Mai, s,reo,
IT., ,a.nar, ohaan
~, ~ 80 a., aa,, -, :. c,
smoke Our ~ -oniy W pe M" NJ o""'
Ruthnrds, Is N. Spring 81.
Have YOU seen Charley2 Why, you can
500 him nj the Eintracht.
DR. Williams. apecialist I'm diseases of the
80, -,
", m,I s"a1a a. NM "n,9 a,s,nas o.n no
,.s,.,..... - p,,.,,, o.,,ori,. a, No
nea az oenuhacner rnV.o !, ua ~ AZ w.
N spring street, opposi'o ~.
Dr. hehiey oelery' boei anu iron oure'
dyspepsia ana ihaigesuon.
Wall papers, glass OF all Kinds paints, OILS
etc artists colors md materials. picture
...',.,t... -, .,,,,.,-o..., a., ,i,.a,,. no
fund in iuIi supply at raphael 4 schles-
myers, 10 N, Main street.
II you have pump that needs repairing
call M sterns, Manufacturing Company's
corner Dale and CHAVEZ streets
", - -,'D,,,o,o,,..
n ~. -, w. -, p,,,has,,s "a ~.
an, inr 4 ceuts"iSN snring street.
80 -. ,,
Ihe pest piaee 10 puy your orookeiy'
glassware, tableware and house furnishing
goods Is at pohlhaus Vollmsr's First street
crockery mouse.
DR.. Heniey's Celery, Beef and Iron cures
neuralgia and nervous headaches.
uamhurger steak with Kartoffel salad.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1886-01-27
Railroad new. Notes.

There are 400 men at work on the s.
p. track in the Soledad Canon.
The G. s. Ry. train came in on time
last night and goes out this morning.
The train sent out to Lang's yesterday
by the s. P. Co. went through all right.
The Raymond excursion left Santa
Fe to-day, and are due here on Friday
next.
The mail for San Francisco goes up by
train leaving the depot at 1880 P. NJ. 1t
will be big lot.
A big string of eighty cars Of detained
freight goes out to-day from the s. z.
Co.'S depot, bound north.
The c. s. Ry. will make big effort
to push train through to San Diego
tonight, and they hope to succeed.
The Phillips excursion Of next Satur-
day and the Mathes party, which left
here yesterday. go by the NJ. P. Ry.
Conductor Udell came in about 1890
with big freight train which was tied
up at San Fernando for the past ten
days.
The Sigler excursion will get in to-
night by the G. s. BY. A list will be
found elsewhere in this issue of the
HERALD.
The s. p. Co. hope to push a train
through to San Francisco to-day. The
north bound passenger train leaves the
depot on time--12:50 P. M.