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, 1886-04-15

The family appetite for the newspaper
is at no time SO keen Or so universal as
on Sunday morning, when all the house
hold has time to bestow upon its perusal,
and when the plans for the coming week,
both for business and for pleasure, are
determined by the contents of the news
papers. The paper, being in half a
dozen separate pieces, can be handed
around the room, and 10 member of the
household is obliged to wait for his turn.
The father may be finttered and put off,
II he will submit to it-with the sheet
containing the markets, while the mother
loses herself in the multitudinous and
bewildering expanses Of the dry goods
advertisements. The young lady seizes
the portion containing the theatrical and
social news, whilo the boys fly with fury
to the piece exhibiting the baseball and
polo intelligence. And when these are
all distributed there will still be a frag-
ment for pious Aunt Mary, who is
athirst for the religious news Of the
week.-James Parton in The Forum.
, 1886-04-15

THE FEDERATIvE PRINcIPLE.
The plan for the establishment OF home
rule in Ireland proposed by the English
premier provides for an Irish parliament
to consist Of two houses, and to have con-
trol Of local legislation and administration
within certain defined limits. This body
is to have nothing to do with subjects re-
lating to the crown, to national defense.
to foreign relations or to the coinage of
money. 1t will be noted that these limi-
tations nearly coincide with those imposed
by the constitution upon the states Of the
American Union, and the plan goes still
further in the same direction by contipu-
ing the relations Of Ireland to Great
Britain, not as colony or dependency but
as an integral part of the empire, and as
such to be represented in the imperial
legislature There has been for yelrs a
steady growth of public opinion in Eng
land and her colonies in favor of some
federative union of all the separate mem
-bers with the notable exception of India
into a representative parliament, with
power to consider and act upon all ques-
tons affecting the common welfare. The
successful federation Of the provinces Of
the Dominion-speedily followed by a
similar experiment ia Australia and agita-
ton for a like project in South Africa
has been the outgrowth and result of this
gradual change. Indeed, there seems a
general recognition OF the transcendent
worth of federation ms a consenator OF
liberty among kindred communities hav-
ing various and often conflicting interests.
This our fathers knew when they
formed the Union. and a cen
tury, almost, has shown their wisdom.
The position Of ireland in the United
Kingdom has been peculiar, always sub.
iect and always oppressed, her opportun-
tiles have been circumscribed and the in
tense patriotism of the Irish nature has
been condensed into a local sentiment.
1t may be doubted whether the proffered
remedy does not come too late The leg
%islative union with Great Britain is the
most conspicuous monument of fraud and
corruption known to modern history;
though the pa%rliamentit abrogated was in
no sense representative. yet 1t was not
foreign. Had it been allowed to stand.
the bcnefcept effects of parliamentary
reform and Catholic emancipation might
have brought to Ireland a stable and pop
ular government. The plan now adopted
is wholly experimental. but it is a ia7ora-
bic indication that home rule leaders give
it a cordial support.
, 1886-04-15

WHEN labor organs and accredited rep
rcsentatives Of intelligent workingmen
advocate arbitration and cooperation as
remedial and preventive measures, it need
not be feared that the present crisis will
eliminate in such an outbreak Of social
ism and anarchy as might be possible ul-
der a government maintained by repres-
sive force. The American wofkingman
is no communist. and however question
able tae means to which he may some
times resort to gain his end. there is nc
doubt whatever as to what he sincerely
desires, aud that is an opportunity fol
honest work at fair wages.
, 1886-04-15
THE FRENCH Crown JEWELS.
Tho ramous Regent Diamond-A New
Diamond Field In B-ra.I-Prioes-

The Famous Regent Diamond-A New
Field In BraziI-Prioes-
II Is understood that the famous gems
and jewels of France. which ccum
lated during the reigns of its kings, are
to be sold to provide funds for the care
OF aged workmen. In 1840, there were
1912 Of these jewels, 9,547 Of which
were diamonds, 500 pearls, and then all
other precious stones were represented
in proportion. It is supposed that these
gems will bring 0 1000. 900 francs or So
600, 900.
In this collection is the famous
Regent diamond, which laid the founda-
ton Of the house Of William Pitt, who
bought it in India for $50, 900, and sold
1t for 1916, 900 francs. To-day. it is said
to be worth II, 1000. 900 francs as the price
of diamonds has risen since then. Deal
ers in precious stones report the finding
Of a new diamond field at Salobro, in
Brazil. In a league of soil, the returns
have been Us high as from s35 900 to
$50, 900 per month in diamonds. The re-
markable thing about this find is that
the diamonds Of Salobro excel those
found in any other place in quality,
purity of color, and water. The only
defect is that none of them weigh more
than twenty carats. There is always a
large demand for diamonds.-Domorestis
Monthly.
, 1886-04-15

Piles are frequently preceded by a sense
of want Of weight in the back, loins and
lower part Of the abdomen. causing the
patient to suppose he has some affection
Of the kidneys or n~eighbonng organs. AT
times, symptoms ofindigestion are present
aatulency, uneAsiness Of the stomach, etc.
A moisture like peppira,ion, producing q
very d~isagrceAble itching, after getting
warm, is 4 comnoR attendant Blind,
bleeding and itching piles yield at once to
Remedy. which acta directly on the parts
effected. ACCORDING the tumors, A~Ilsyine
the intsnss itching, and eiecting = per.
manent cure. Price SO cents. Address
The Or: Bonnko Medicine Co.. Piqua,
o. Sold b. W. N. Hunt
, 1886-04-15


POPULAR clamor against foreign cor
porations as easy vehicles for the uncon-
sidered transfer of American wealth to
o resident capitalists, does not appear
to have a solid basis in fact, il the figures
quoted By the Texas Lire Stock Journal
are to be taken as correct, and they,
presumably, are curate enough. Of
eleven British companies reported. four
paid no dividends for last year and the
average Of the rest is far below the gains
On American Investments Of like charac-
ter. But we're the case otherwise, it
would not lessen the importance of CAPT.
tai, come from where it may. in promot-
ing industrial development and material
progress.
, 1886-04-15
cAeT. kpD,s auaIsp TREASURE.


Hunting for = Box of Notwithstanding
Experience II = Ceapis Of Negroes
Some Of tho Inhabitants Of Old Lyme
have got the -buried treasure fever bad,
and \ party is being formed to hunt for
a boa of jewelry which is generally be-
heved to have been buried by Capt.
Kidd, near Lions rock. This Is a great
~overhanging bowlder located on the
shores OF Rogers lake, a beautiful sheet
Of water SOM two miles long among
the hills In the northern part OF the
Tradition say that many years
ago two negro slaves owned by Gov
ernor Matthew Griswold stole away ono
dark night to hunt for the box. They
had digging tools and a Bible, which
they took along because they had been
informed that 1t was necessary to read
aloud from it whenever the devil, who
guards the property, should make his
appearance.
Some of the young men OF the town
followed them and hid in a convenient
thicket to take observations. For a long
time they heard no sound a the
steady stroke OF the pick-ax and the sup
pressed breathing Of the darkies. Sud-
denly there was a click. as il the AZ had
hit some metal substance. Quick.
Sambo," cried Pete, -read dc Bible. l
hear the debil down there sure" Sambo
sprung for the book and began to TURN
over the leaves. when the terrified Pete
cried again, Read. Sambo, read quick.
the debil is getting hold Of tho box
Thoroughly frightened now. Sambo ex-
claimed: Il can't find de place, de debil
he shake me So" dropped the book and
ran for home followed closely by Pete.-
Hartford Comm Times.
, 1886-04-15

B. b. Barnhill, OF Joggins mines, Cum
berland county, N. s., has under con-
struction an immense raft for the pur-
pose OF carrying to New York 5000, 900
feet Of piles, logs, spars, hard wood tim
Der and boards. Its dimensions arc;
Length, 410 feet; width, 50 feet; depth.
IS feet, and It will draw 21 feet Of water.
The raft is being built upon a cradle,
which will be launched with the raft and
removed from it in the water. The raft
win weigh 5000 tons and cost about
$4,000. II is to be lowed to New York.
Should Barnhill's scheme be successful
he will have provided a cheap method Of
water carriage for products OF the for
ests,-New Orleans Times-D Democrat.
, 1886-04-15

There are two ways Of managing a big
detective agency, and both systems pay.
One method is TO look after the reporters,
cultivate thoir acquaintance, and by
working on their good feelings, secure
notice OF every little $40 thief who is cap
tured and sentenced. Then there is the
more conservative plan Of keeping the
ncws-gatheren at arms length, telling
him nothing about your daily routine,
embracing all classes Of criminals, and
studiously avoiding ~notoriety. That is
what | call the most profitable bra h,
for you will then secur the patronage OF
heavy merchants who dislike scandal,
and will not stop at paying a handsome
price for special information. / Am con
SANITY amused at the many remarkable
captures reported from all sections Of the
world, and enjoy the fun, for in our line
Of work we do not interfere with either
class Of detectives.-Globe-D emocrat In
torview.
, 1886-04-15

SENATOR HOWELL L. JACKSON Of
Tennessee, has been appointed to the
judgeship Of the sixth Judicial circuit, and
the nomination has been unanimously con-
frmed. The new circuit judge isa ma.
tive Of the state which be has represented
10 the senate since 1881, and bears , meri-
ted reputation for professional learning
and personal integrity. lie has twice
held place on the bench Of the Supreme
Court OF Tennessee. The vacAncyto which
Judge Jackson has been appointed Is that
caused by the death of Hon. John Bar
ter. who filed his high place with such
eminent ability as TO leave his successor a
difficult task. Honorcd with the univer-
sal respect Of the bar in all the states 10
his circuit. Judge Baxter has left behind
him the reputation Of learned and up
right judge. a distinguished patriot and
An uneompromisiug hater o ffrani. Judge
Baxter was the father Of G. W. Baxter,
~siiknown and widely esteemed as one Of
the leading citizens Of Cheyenne.
, 1886-04-15

Some medical authorities assert that
the manufacture Of tobacco is not only
not injurious to the men, but that it sven
prevents phthisis and other diseases of
the chest. A New York physician, who
has Investigated the subject, with the
greatest care and attention, states that
fresh workmen have always some diff
Guilty in accustoming themselves to the
atmosphere Of the workshop, charged
as it is with particles of the tobacco.
Once the first difficulties surmounted,
the workmen become habituated to the
work and cease complaining; indeed, it
seems MS II they do not perceive the
emanations that surround them. They
appear to like TO sleep on tobacco leaves,
and the belief is very general among
them hat the manufacture is favorable
to rheumatic pains.-Brooklyn Eagle.
, 1886-04-15
A


70 Death, thou subtle Proteus, that dost wrsy
Such shifting shapes in human fantasies,
Fnin would | ses thy face without disguise,
And know thee A. thou art, for foul or fair"
Then Death appeared, responsive to my
prayer,
In his own aspect, grandly calm and wise,
With a strange light Of. knowledge in his
eyes,
But kind and gracious-and he blsst me there
And from that day, AS friend would walk
with friend,
We walked the world together, he and /,
And oft he holds with me high colloquy;
SO that the ways Of life through which we
WI wend ...H"
Are lit with fuller purpose, and the end
And final goal seems blcnt with the far sky.
Frank T. Marzials
, 1886-04-15

The mental condition Of the hysterical
case, male or female, is very peculiar.
There is an irresistible yearning for SYM
pathy that causes them to exaggcrate all
their symptoms. There is a diseased de-
sire for notoriety in many of them-to be
considered as remarkable cases. This is
sufficient TO induce some of them to sub
NIT to what would seem to be an incred-
ible amount OF discomfort or actual suf-
fering. There is u perversion Of the will
power which prevents them from usual
and customary exercise Of their powers
Of mind and body, but directs both in un-
usual directions. The deceit, falsehoods,
etc., which mark 50 many OF these cases
are as much a disease as a high tempera-
ture is to typhoid fever, or a cough a
part OF the history Of a case of consump-
tion.-St. Louis Globe-Democras.
, 1886-04-15

EAtoht VI 'aot
Few people have any idea OF the ire
mendous possibilities OF the street rail
road business. The little 5-cent contribu-
ions which no man feels swell in the
aggregate TO millions. The money is in
the till every night. ready to be CON
verted into a bank account after the ex-
ponses are paid. That is where the pub
lie franchises are especially valuable. In
1884 the railroads OF New York carried
2S4. 49, 62 passengers. II the fares had
been uniform at s cents on the elevated
roads these passengers would have paid
their servants, the common carriers, the
sum Of ga. 205, 798 for their annual car
fare.
The increase Of travel, which Is now
calculated at 20, 200. 900 annually, gives a
ratio for the estimate Of the future OF
street lines. 1t means that in 1900 there
will be 400, Oo0, 900 passengers and in
1900 not less than 600. 900, 900. Think of
of the snug little sum of t31. 900. 900
which will be poured into the treasury
OF the street railways in 1900 If these fig
ures are sustained, and you will not
think 1t any wonder that men are fight
ing like mad creatures owe franchises.-
New York Tribune.
, 1886-04-15

For which outraged nature exacts heavy
penalties, is done to the bowels by persons
who with drastic, drenching purgstives
make war on those organs IN order to re-
heve their construction. Constipation is
not one Of those desperate diseases that
require desperate remedies. In fact il is
not a disease at all, but the incomplete
discharge Of a function. TO the beautiful
renewal Of which Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters is lar better adopted than drugs,
whose action is excessive. and conse-
quently facilitating and injurious.
Disorder Of the liver, contsmina.
ton OF the blood with bile,
sick headaches and dyspeptic symp-
toms are the attendants Of c~osivenesa,
and are likewise remedied by the bitters.
Its action is not limited to relieving the
bowels naturally aud without pain. Used
With persistence, and as directed, It per
petuates regularity in the habit Of body
and in the operations Of the digestive Or
gans and liver Fever and asus, rheuma
tism and kidney troubles are pr~eventss
and cured by it.
, 1886-04-15

A rather curious arrangement Of the
hair came into vogue in 1880. The hair
was parted in the middle, two very short
locks being made to curve out on either
side the forehead, the two hind plaits
were then crossed and brought under
the ears up the sides Of the face, be-
ing fastened among the hair which
hung loose on the sides Of the head.
In 1910 the two plaits were carried up
the sides Of tho face, having between
them and the cheek a long piece of
straight hair cut squarely to the length
Of the plaits. In the frescoes of the
chapel of ST. Stephens, Westminster,
Queen Philippa and her three daughters
are represented with their hair thus ar
rnnged.-Exchange.
, 1886-04-15

SENATOR RrDDLEBERoER is the cham
pion of the resolution relating to the con
sideration of executive nominations in
open session. There is much to be said
in favor of the proposition, and weighty
objections to its adoption. The senate is
eminently conservative and slow to change,
and might well be trusted with n ques-
ton involving its own procedure, yet the
views Of senators upon kindred subjects
seem to depend materially upon the polit-
ical status of the executive. Riddleberger
was elected as a re-adiuster and it is nat
ural for him to be on the watch for some
thing to re adjust.
, 1886-04-15

THK Denver Tribune RpuJlicdn ENDS
but one objection to the admission Of
Washington Territory into the Union as a
state. aud that is the TACT that female suf.
fIage exists in that territory. But as
the new state could afterwards change its
organic law 10 any manner not in conflict
with the constitution Of the United States.
and might therefore extend.the franchise to
women. the r. r.. reasoning rightly. re-
sards the question as not very important,
so far as congress is concerned. The
Democratic doctrine is that the right to
regulate the elective fnnehise is one that
belongs and should be len to the states,
within the limitations established by the
federal constitution. This Is the vital
essenee Of nome rule, or local self govern.
ment-
, 1886-04-15

The prevention of decay in wood ia
said to be effectively accomplished by
~exhausting the air from the pores and
filing them with gutta percha solution,
a substance which preserves the wood
alike from moisture. water and the 40
ton Of the sun. The solution is made by
mixing two-thirds of gutta percha to one
third of parafine, this mixture being then
heated to liquify the gutta percha, when
1t is readily introduced into the pores OF
the wood. the effect Of the gutta perchn
being, when it becomes cool, to harden
the pores.-Chicago Herald.
, 1886-04-15
D..sa+oilo. tn. Persian Fortunes. Teller.

Desbaroiio. the Persian Fortunes Teller.
Desbarolles, the fortune teller, died re-
Gently at the age of 90. Desbarolles was
originally a painter of considerable tai
ent, and it was during q journey in
Spain with the elder Dumas that he be-
gan to study fortune telling under the
guidance Of gypsies. Finally he aban-
doned painting, studied divination by the
lines OF the hand more deeply, and pro-
claimed it to be a veritable science based
on physiology. This theory he main.
tanned in books, lectures and statements
before learned societies. For the last
thirty years he has lived comfortably by
chiromancy and graphology, and many
well-known people in Paris allowed this
amiable sorcerer to shape their lives and
those of their children at the rate of 20
francs a consultation. The younger
Dumas is an ardent disciple Of Des-
barolles.-Boston Budget.
, 1886-04-15

ONE familiar with the restful character
Of the lower class Mexican might suppose
that he would take small interest in the
labor question, but even the Greasers are
moved V active wrath against the Chinese
and there has been rioting at Guaymas,
and large demonstrations at M~azatlan.
At the former place it was necessary to
send for troops to restore order and keep
, 1886-04-15

Mr.. Geo. V. Willing, of Manchester,
Mich, writes; my wife has been almost
helpless for FIVE years. so helpless that she
could not turn over in bed alone. She
used two bottles OF Electric Bitters, and is
80 much improved hat she is able now to
do her own work" Electric Bitters will
do all hat is claimed for them. Hun
dreds Of testimonials attest their great Gu
ratiye powers. Only City cents a bottle
at W. ". Hunt
, 1886-04-15

TuAr premature firing of the
deputies upon the mob at St Louis
should be thoroughly investigated and the
responsible parties held to strict account
The lesson Of the outrage" however, is
not the necessity for the presence of re-
gulars upon such occasions. but for a well
armed and organized State National
Guard of citizen soldiers, such as that
maintained by New York. for instance.
, 1886-04-15

The Doric shaft, with its characteristic
dimunition and channelings, was known
in Egypt more than 1000 years before its
introduction into Greece, and is proved
by the monuments OF Beni-Hassan.
Commercial relations had existed be-
tween the two countries for centuries.
and it can not be assumed that the
Greeks had not seen Egyptian works Of
architecture; they could not nave arrived
at precisely the same results by indie
pendent invention Boston Budget.
, 1886-04-15

The Vienna police have recently in,
terdicted the use at masked balls OF -all
cowls, cassocks, wells, crosses and other
symbols intended to cast ridicule upon
the customs Of sacred Institutions
Moreover, the newspaper Offices are nov
closed so Theoretically on the Sabbath
that they can not issue their Monday
paper before 9 p. n.-Dr. Felix L o.
valid.
, 1886-04-15
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, 1886-04-15

Customs Duties Of European Countries.
England levies more customs duties on
its imports than any other country in
Europe. In 1889, the last year for which
the figures were complete. the amount
of duties duties collected was ms followr:
Austro Hungary, si2. $50; Russian en-
pire. e44.435; German empire, $40, 745;
France. e65, $50. 900, and Great Britain,
400. O5O. OOn.-Exchnnnn.
, 1886-04-15

The city Of New York embraces an
area of 24,894 acres. Within the city
limits ara 500 miles of public roads, ex-
elusive OF parks. and I clean this ST.
1901 900 was expended in the year 1885.
Seventy-five thousand dollars is annu-
ally spent in removing snow and ice
alone.-Chicago Journal.
, 1886-04-15

The best salye in the world for cuts,
bruises. sores, ulcers, salt rheum, lever,
sores, letter. chapped bands, chilblains,
corns and all skin eruptions. and positively
cures piles, or no pay required. IL Il
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money refunded Price rs cents per box.
For sale BY W N. Hunt.
, 1886-04-15

The available coal OF Alabama, col
lected into n lump, would be forty.
five miles long by twenty-five miles thick.
A breaking off OF 5000 tom daily from
the lump would leave a large part of il
untouched at the expiration OF 0,00C
years.-Chicago Herald.
, 1886-04-15

According to recon statistics, the
entire arabic land of the Japanese empire
is officially put at only 1913, 900 acres,
but 1t is so fertile and thoroughly cult
waited that 1t feeds a population of 3d.
0o0~. 0o0-about that of France. Rice is
M Of the principal crops, and Of this
some 900, 0o0. COO bushels are raised
yearly .=Brooklvn Eagle.
, 1886-04-15

In the arms mandatory at Steyer
the director, Herr werndi, is having a
new rifle OF his own invention manu-.
featured, which, although the mechan-
ism is very simple, will fire forty shots a
minute.-Vienna Letter.
, 1886-04-15

The Mengoon pagoda is one OF the
most interesting sights in Burmah, and
in its unfinished state is the largest solid
mass Of brickwork in the world.-Chi-
cage Tribune.
, 1886-04-15

In the United States every 200th
man takes a college course; in Eng
land every 5ooth; in Scotland, every
Cloth. and in Germany every ef3th.
, 1886-04-15

Bonnat. the French portrait painter,
is estimated TO make 100000 a year
with his brushes.
, 1886-04-15

In China the flesh Of rats, dried and
salted. is deemed an excellent hair re-
storer.
, 1886-04-15

RECENT discoveries of silver near Sioux
Falls. Da.. arc creating a boom for that
region. Three mining districts have been
organized within tho last month.
, 1886-04-15

FREE TRIAL. s sssss S.s Ss e, ms,, 2,
psustzAtion, result u fndbsrslion, exee1sss ~
s1Y oSAes Hs.a. eurod By AeFvssu, htrone
70 Osnd . thai paok 49, % rseeipf Of u eSnu los
posease, ~ DR- 40. DIN. bon ~. thicaGo
, 1886-04-15

The Mormons expect to complete their
great temple at Salt Lake City in about
two years. 1T. cost will be 5000, 900.
, 1886-04-15

Sweden imposes a tax on all foreign
concert singers who attempt TO sing
within her borders.
, 1886-04-15

A CONSTANT stream Of immigration is
flowing into the Black Hills country and
Deadwood is reported to be growing rap
al