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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22
A BIG FIRE AT CINCINNATI.
A Wall Falls, Burying a Number o
Firemen-Loss, 100000.

Wall Falls, Burying a Number OF
Firemen-Loss, 100000.
CIScISNArI, o., Dec. 2l.-Since mid
night this morning the large six-story
picture frame and molding factory OF L. A.
Strobel & Co., on the southeast corner Of
Elm and Canal streets, took fire. 1t will
be a total loss. The entire fire depart
ment has been called out Jerry Pray,
captain OF the Fourteens fire company,
went down with the fifth floor when IL
fell in and is now burning up in the white
heat OF the flames. The loss ON the build
ing burned a year ortwo ago was SlS2, 900.
The present building with its machinery,
stock and material on hand are greater
than ever before, so that the pres
cnt loss will exceed that OF the former
fire. At l;l0 o'clock am. wall of the
building fell, burying fifteen ilrcmen. 1t
severely, perhaps fatally wounded George
Bushchcamp, Of the Fours, Morton An
dersou, of No. |, and an unknown by
standcr and two other fremen whose
names cannot be learned. One man,
name unknown, is supposed to have been
thrown into the canal.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22
MISSED BY TWO INCHES.
JUDGE p. @. wRIGHTs NARROW Es-
CAPE FROM ASSASSINATION.

Some bastard, Whose Identity Cannoo
Be Imagined, Fires at Him Through
the Window of His Room-A Thrill
ing Experience.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22

For Alabama and Mississippi Fair stationary
temperature. followed IN northern portion by
slightly colder winds becoming cWtcrly.
For Arkansas Fair; warmer preceded IN Ar
kansas by slightly colder winds becoming south
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-22
TIL E WEATHER.
Indications.

WASHINGTON, Dec, u, s pm, lSSS
For Tennessee and Rentucky Fair
colder, followed In western portion by
slightly warmer winds becoming east
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-22

always rejecting There are to be stories, poems,
and literary compositions. In politics Tory prin-
ciples are to prevail. The first number. like hrst
numbers in general lacks liveliness. 1t lacks also
evidence that the editor understands what Is
meant by editing. There is saying OF La
Bruvere's, Cest I'm meter que dc fare un nvre
CONNIE do faire une pendule.' Some day tho
Messrs Stephen will discover that this apopn-
thegm is equally applicable to Journalism.
Tho British publisher is no longer content merely
to deface the inside of his books with ADVERTISE
ments IIe now defaces the outside He has for some
time past taken great liberties with the cheap
roiI,uav volumes meant TO be read and thrown
awav lie did the same with some OF the shining
volumes of standard literature, not meant 10 pc
thrown away Messrs. Cassell were great Offenders.
Now he has gone step further and stanoaru
books of reference bound in cloth are HANDED over
to the wicked advertiser to work his Will upon
Not that the advertiser is to blame 1t Is the
publisher who is responsible. The book have
before me is Dods Peerage, published by Messrs
Whitaker & Co. One side Of the cloth cover Is
stamped all over in big gold letters and big gold
pictures of bottles and big trademark when
looks like griffin trying to ring bell shall
ask the bookseller to return this precious volume
to the publisher and to send me, if he can, some
treatise on the peerage which is not devoted 10
putting particular brand Of sparkling WINE. III
there be none, 1 shall rely ancient authorities
for my knowledge of the British aristoeracy, and
YOU will have to bear with me if on this solemn
subject am often in error and bring dead peers
to life or give new ones their old names.
G. W. s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-22

reached him. and when be, did return the govern
fnent was ready enough TO echo the popular aociA-
nations which greeted him. This was how, by
man Of action, says Mr. Froude, tho Empire was
saved. The men Of words would have let 1t 80.
For the latter indeed. he has no words too con-
temptuous. "The popular orator. he observes
In one place, " has been the ruin Of every country
which has trusted to him. He never speaks nm
unwclcome truth. for his existence depends on
pleasing and he cares only tickle the ears OF his
audience His element is anarchy; his function Is
to undo what better men have done In wind he
lives and moves and has his being And else
where he asks: Z" Is there single instance In our
own or any other history of good political speaker
who has added anything to human knowledge or
TO human WORTH Lord Chatham may stand as
lonely exception. But except Chatham, who Is
there? Not one that know Of. Oratory is the
spcndthrift sister Of the arts which decks itself
like q strumpet with the tags and ornaments it
steals from real superiority. The object Of 1t is not
truth but anything which It can make appear
truth; anything which 1t can persuade people to
believe by calling in their passions to obscure their
intelligence"
This, it will naturally be concluded, and all
similar remarks in Mr. Froudes book, directed
to the address of Mr. Gladstone, and considering
the general tone of the authors reflections upon
that statesman 1t is not to be wondered at that
aThc London Daily News regards the volume
mainly from a comminatory point OF view. In
deed the spirit Of faction which Mr. Froudc 80 en-
ergetically deplOrcs may re thought not wholly
without representation In his own pages, and it Is
sufficiently ident that, whatever else advancing
years may have done to him, they have not d.
mnshed his natural heat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-22
TEEW KNEW.
rom The Boston transcript

certain charitable mission enterprise. connected
with an important church, IS presided by tho
young assistant minister Of the church. who is much
admired for his personal graceS well for his
piety and zeal in good work lie had been assisted
in the work Of nstrucng, elevating and amusing the
boys who resort to the mission by some good ladies
Of the parish, and particularly by young woman
whose benev client interest In the mission work has
been supposed to include the clergyman at It's head
She has been indefaga in her en1eaYOrs TO teach
and entertain the boys. and often addresses then in
little speeches.
The other Sunday this young lady was speaking
to tho boys In the presence of the clergyman. She
had exhorted them TO be good and stndOus TO avoid
bad company, profanity and other demoralZng things,
and closed her little exbortation with these words
al want you 10 be good boys and do all these
things that have asked you to betausc love you
ala
al know who YOU love most ~ a small boy In the
front row called out.
Well. who IS IT,, johnny asked the lady. TO
doubt she suspected some accusation OF partially
among the boys which she would have been glad OF
an opportunity 10 deny
Tho boy pointed his small, grlmy finger at the
young clergyman.
Him {" he shouted
The Young lady's interest in charitable work IS
said to have declined vsioly for some little time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-22
syAKEs WILL NOT LIVE on IRISH SOIL.


James Francis Hogan, in his book, The Irish In Aus
on sydney larbor, has curious and romantic history
AT the beginning of the century IL chosen his
place of residence by Sir Henry Hayes nish baronet
the lady whom ho had his affections, but who did
Though technically prisoner. Sir HenIys rank and
social position caused him TO be treated by the author
tiles a. privileged person, and he allowed full
measure Of freeCbm giving his word of honor that
no would make no attempt to leave the colony and
return Ireland Sir Henry accepted bis fate with
philosophical resignation, and commenced to build .
had purchased and called Vaucluse. But though the
earth, IL had at that timo serious and annoying
drawback. II infested with snakes
One day, however ght idoa struck Sir Henry
he cogitatlng the subject and wondering il
there were practical means Of Kidding himself OF
these unwocome ntrudeTS. Ho resolved 10 try a bold
and remarkable expe iment lie would see whether
tho virtue OF 81. Parcks prohibition OF snakes on
Irish soil would extend 10 tho same soil II transferred
TO the other sd" Of tho world. He accordingly sent
homo for a number of barrels OF Irish soil and they
arrived In Sydney I'm due course. Sir Henry then
spread this imported earth far Il would CO. around
his residence, with the result. very gratifying 10 him
self, that his domestic precincts never afterwaid
troubled by snakes although the other portions OF tho
estate continued 10 be nfet,l by the replies sue
ceeding occupants ~ Nancluss, among them the dis
tingushed statesman, W q. Wentworth, all agree I'm
testfying to the singular fact that snake
known to tho charmed circle of Irish earth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-22
SKIN SCALP BLOOD

Having been sufferer for two and half from dis
caused By bruse the leg aud having ben cured by
the CUrICURA REMEDIES when all other methods and
remedies failed deem my duty to recommend them l
visited Hot Springs TO avail and tried several doctors
without and At last principal gis Mr. John
p Fnlay ito whom shall feel grateful spoke TO
about CUrICURA, and consented TO give them trial
with the result that perfectly cured There Is
sore about think show the largest surface where
my sufrngs sprang from Of any in the State The Gu
TICURA REMEDIES the best blood and skin cures
Manufactured refer TO druggist John p Fnlay and Dr.
u. c. Montgomery, both Of this place. Dr. Smith OF
Lake Lee. Miss
ALEXANDER BEACH GreenyIe, Miss.
MI. Beach used the CUTICURA REMEDIES, At our
quest, with results as above sta ted.
Il. EINLAY &
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-22
VARIATIONS on THE OLD THEME.
From The Boston Transcrfpt

al have long wished for ills opporun tyn
Such were tho words Of Adelbert Magaraway, the
young entry clerk in the great establishment OF
Fltzslmmons & Henderson. Il have long wished for
this opportunity" he said dropping rechessly upon
the sofa that beauti1ed by the presence of
the lovely Angelina Vane, and must l hear
the answer which IS to raise me to the pinnacle of
bliss or TO sink me to the very dregs Of deS pair
Angelina, dearest, will you"
"Adelbert !" and the voice sounded like enhancing
music notwithstanding its sad. sad undertone " Adel
bert, IL has been the dream of my life TO be able
to place my hand in yours and say. Adelbert take
me am wholly yours but 1t cannot be, 1t cannot,
cannot be-"
And why not, dearest ~
Because, Adelbcrt, this is leap year, and every
body would declare that I as ked you. No, dear
Adelbert must not. Will not, be compromised"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-22
A KNOWING BUT NOT TOO KNOWING HORSE.
l,rnnn The LdnsSrillk (Wial Gn-efie

There IS horse in the First Ward that is fully quail
fled 10 travel With BarnuH The atma is nothing bui
a steady-going carriage horse; aud though he was
known 10 be remarkably apt In unfastenng gates and
opening feed bins, the full degree Of his talent
NOT disclosed until the recent storm. Finding that
bis shoes were too jmOoh for comfort during slippery
trim he pushed the barn door open and started a
steady trot for the blacksmths once In tho shop he
stood bar and waited his turn as decOrously thOug
going shopping" on his own hook ove'y day
occnrrence Finally one OF the men brought out his
tools and began tapping on tho four footed customers
shoes as though putting OF a now set The animal
showed unmisakable signs OF approval, and when the
bsnmciing was hhihei trOtted rut and made his way
home, perfectly coDtentCd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-22
THE REAL ARISrooRAoT, AT LAsE
rom The Detroit Free n

AZ hear said Boston woman 70 a rosy, spirited
Western GIRL that the society OF the West Is really
very good now that one need no longer hesitate
about living there on that score
Yes indeed was the enthusiastic reply. " Our
society Is first class now. I've counted as many a.
fty and sixty diamond pins and real sealskns In one
sunday at our church. and when II comos ~ a full
dress display amt behint anybody
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-22
SAVED MY MOTHERS LIFE

Ever since can remember mother has suffered IRON
milk leg Nothing would do her good she had the best
medical talent bat they all did her good She suffered
with her leg for thirty and knew well day She
would sit bali the night holding up her aud
moaning. she hal She used all the best known
remedies In the without effect asked
your CUTICURA REMEDIES Got her a bottle OF CUri:
CURA RESOLVENT and she took IT, and has taken In all
about six seven bottles and she well woman To-
day. Her leg entirely healed aud her heath never
better. She every day. something she has n0t
done In ten help stating 10 you
about your wonderful CT rICURA REMEDIES Nsu have
saved mothers life cannot find words to express MI
gratitude. Ihave advertised CUrICURA REMEDIES
far and -
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-22
IN THE CHAMBER OF HORRORS.

The Ghsuls do everything Thoroughly deriving espe-
cal satsscsn the sight OF the idsntssl knife en-
ploysd in celebrated case, and pleasing plan or
skeleton with all the burnt and missing bones Indicated
in shaded INK after which they retire 10 have comfort
able tea, talk what they have seen. he Habit
ual Donkey is surprised to hear afterwards that he
passed Napoeshs Carriage in the Napoleon Chamber
He had heard - thereDut forgot to look out for IT,
The comic Ceckney got inis the venicle, or course,
pulled all the drawers aud lockers aud made Polly
gigsc by pretending 10 DO Napoleon 20 We are ahls 10
bring down Curtain upon scene OF universal con-
tsntmant.APunch.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-04-27
A Neat Social Device.

A young man of this city who prides
himself upon his popularity among the
young women really deserves it. for he
studies to please. He carefully reads
the society columns OF the newspapers,
looking for the names of young ladies
from out of town who are visiting fam
lilies where he has calling &C luain-
lance. When he finds such a name lie
goes to the newspaper office and looks
over the exchanges to find the newspa-
pers published in the town from where
the visitor comes. Then he reads up
on the local news of the place, gets IA
miliar with the names of the citizens
through the advertisements, and then
supplied with information he calls upon
the young woman and interests her
much by his apparent familiarity of
what is going on at her home.-Gri tim
(Gl.) Sam.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-04-27
Curing the Sick.

A physician in extensive practice was
lately asked: "What proportion, should
you say, of those people who send a
servant flying to your Office with Come
right away' or make the telephone
jingle with Come as quick as you can, ,
are suffering chiefly from fear and
lmagination?" The learned medicine
man replied: "Well, l might safely
put it at two-thirds. When l arrive
the mere announcement that it is moth
ing serious allays the fear. While I
am writing the prescription and chat
ting pleasantly on some other topic the
last stage Of .convalescence has been
nearly reached, and when say, in an
assuring tone: Take this and you will
be all right in the morning, the case is
settled. "-JeaUish Messenger.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-04-27
THE PoULTRY-HoUsE.
x,ar.i,,a q Iouk,ru Yard.

Starting Pantry I6ro.
A correspondent who signs himself ~.
| G. b. Wacousta. Poultry Farm, Mlcnl-
gan" writes as follows 10 the Farm, fteto'
| and Stockman. of Chicago.
While the intelligent poultry man Is get
lates the less thoughtful to make some
good resolutions, it no more. We often
hear people say, when eggs are worth 10 10
| 90 cents per dozen. that next summer they
must build poultry house. To all such
the following details may be of use.
In locating the site for your building Sc
lect, if possible, q side hill that slopes
gently to the South. This secures natural
drainage, provided the earth is thrown up
against the north wall, to form surface
drain. Solar influence will be of great adj
vantage in this location, in melting away
the snow several weeks in advance of adj
jacent fields, and exposing, previously
sown forage crop for the early use of the
fowls. The moment fowl can secure
part of her own living, that moment the
profits will increase in ratio. If a side hill
cannot be found without going too far from
the house, the next best selection is n ridge
running east and west. Build on the
southern slope. One end OF your poultry
house should come to the lane that is
traversed in going from the house to the
barn. This will save large amount of
labor, and labor saved is money earned,
where the labor is as dear as it is with US.
But in level countries it is necessary to
the common error Of building first aud
grading afterward; grade first. Plow
back furrow good and deep. going
east and west Mt least three times
the width of your building. But
be careful to open up surface
drain, that no water will stand or settle
about your buildings. So much depends
upon the selection of ground that would
emphasize this part of the work. 1t is inn
possible to keep fowls i'll healthy, thriv-
ing condition in damp wet weather.
As to the foundation, dig q trench be-
low the action of frost, and fill it with
small stones. Size up the wall to face on
the inside of the sill, to make good,
strong wall, as far as the surface of the
grade. Then make set-otf the size of
your building, outside, for the double pur-
pose of preventing rats digging down the
wall and gaining an entrance, and for the
room saved on the inside-ground room is
what tells in the poultry business. If a
side hall can be found for sight, it is first
choice, and has one important advantage
over all others. by excavating to the depth
OF two feet, and throwing the earth out on
the north side, an embankment of three
feet can be had at small expense. Thus
subterranean heat is provided for, which
aids greatly in keeping mp uniform tenn
perature, and obivates the expensive use
of artificial heat. The foundation wall on
the north side in this case should be three
feet higher than the south wall. The wall
around should be ten or twelve inches
above the grade, to preserve the frame
work, and for the purpose of banking up
with coarse gravel for the use Of the fowls
at all times in the year.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-04-27
THE HOUSEHOLD.
II 7abtc COver.

A beautiful and artistic table cover is
made of dark-red felt two yards square.
Within three inches of the edge all around,
fasten band of cretonne about six inches
wide, the edges of which are finished with
a narrow strip of olive-gre felt, pinked
on both sides. laid down over the edge of
the cretonne. and caught down to the felt
with long, spiky stitches on ench scolop.
Through the center of the felt bands lay q
narrow black velvet ribbon and feather
stitch over it with silk floss in some bright
color. Finish the edge of cover with 10
heavy mixed cord Of olive and dark red,
and at each corner fasten two tassels.
Line the whole with canton flannel of o
contrasting color.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-04-27
THE KITCHEN,
Some Choice ReciDes.

FRIED ON1oNs.-Slice and boil th
onions ten minutes at time in tbre
waters; drain and fry in butter; season AMI
serve hot.
JELLY Ho11.aThree eggs, one GU
baking powder. two tablespoonful
very hot.
BEEF SrEw.-Put some stock !.
skillet, when it heats add some sliced coll
potatoes, one onion chopped fine, o littl
pepper and salt; cook few minutes an
serve very hot.
SUGAR COOKIES. - One-half cup
butter, one cup of sugar, two eggs, on
teaspoonful of cream tartar, one. half tea
spoonful of soda dissolved in teaspoon
full of milk, flour to roll.
CuRRANT CAKE.-One and one-haa
pounds of flour, one pound of suga,I
three-fourths of pound of butter, sevel|
eggs, one gill Of milk, one-half teaspoon
of saleratus, and one pound of currants.
DRESSING FOR SALAD.-Two raw eggs
one tablespoonful of butter, eight table.
spoons of vinegar, one-half teaspoon Of
mustard, put in bowl over boiling watel !
and stir until it becomes like cream, sal
and pepper to taste.
SoUR-M1LK B1scUIr.-One quart Of
flour, two cups of sour milk, two level tea.
spoonsful of soda, two large tablespoons
tul Of lard. Mix with the hand as bread
dough, only not SO stiff. Roll out abou'
an inch thick, cut and bake in moderate
oven.
RICE BREAD.-Boil one pound of whols
rice in enough milk to dissolve all thu
grains, adding it, boiling, as it is absorbed
Sift four pounds Of flour in pan,, and into
this pour the rice and milk, adding sal
and large wineglass of yeast; knead and
let rise until light. Stake into loaves and
bake.
BLANC MANGE.-To one quart of mill
add one ounce Of isinglass, quarter OF !
pound Of sugar, quarter Of an ounce o!5
cinnamon, little grated nutmeg, half o.
the peel of q lemon, and bay leaf. Sim
mer over q slow fire, stirring till the ISM
glass is dissolved, pass it through nap7
kin into u basin and pour into mould.
This con be made any color or flavor that
will not curdle the milk; the milk of bitter
almonds may be added to flavor it.