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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-19
VOICE OF THE PEOPLE.
The Next Eclipse.

To Tho Editor OF The Appeal:
sir-The coming year will open grandly
with an eclipse of the sun. Clouds per-
hitting, it will be well worth seeing at
Memphis, but in order to witness it in its
totality it will be necessary for the OBJ
server to make trip out to the western
part OF Colorado. As few Of your readers
are prepared for so extensive trip in mid
winter, / give the elements of the eclipse
calculated for the longitude of Memphis:
On Tuesday January 1.-the Felipe begins at l;os
O'Clock pm. Cen trail eclipse at 3l6 O'Clock pm,
End OF eclipse $50 O'Clock pm.
AS the sun sets that day before $50
o'clock, OF course II will be in eclipse as it
descends behind the horizon. The phe-
nomenon can be observed either through
smoked or colored glass, or by looking at
the image of the sun reflected from the
surface OF water in a tub The esplanade
OF the custom-house offers an admirable
position for observation. At points east
of Memphis the eclipse will begin a little
earlier, westward at later hours than the
above.
Later on during the same evening one
may observe, just above the point Of sun
set, one of the rare meetings OF Venus and
Mars. After long separation these myth
illogical lovers approach each other, or TO
be more exact, Venus, in pursuit Of the
flying Mars, will overtake him ON the
night OF January l. 1t will not be an ex-
act coincidence, as the two planets will be
about forty minutes apart, distance q
little greater than the diameter OF the
moon. Venus will be recognized in the
brightest star in the west, Mars as dark
red star just above Venus. j. b. G.
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-15
Ahead Of the Old Man.

"Do you want to see neat game9 Then
watch the three girls sitting with their father
in the fifth pew of the middle aisle" said the
tenor of a fashionable uptown church the
other Sunday to reporter who was paying
him visit in the choir loft during morning
service.
The reporter fixed his eyes on the men
toned pew. The father seemed to be pros
porous banker or merchant, portly, gray
whiskered, red faced man, evidently some
what of martinez. As the deacon ap-
preached with the contribution box the
parent drew fat wallet from his inside
pocket, opened it and pompously handed each
of his daughters a banknote
''He gives them tenner apiece" whispered
the chorister
Each girl as she received her bill crumpled
it carelessly in her right hand, and became
absorbed in the hymnal again, which was
held in both hands When the silver salver
was handed into their pew the father dropped
his contribution in with a placid cir and
then passed the plate along to the daughters
Each took her left hand from her book,
dropped crumpled bill into the repository,
and the plato was handed back to the wait
ing deacon.
"a clever idea," said the tenor, leach girl
drops 81 bill on with her left and holds out
80 with her right hand It seems that young
misses have to resort to sharp devices at
times to raise money for matinee tickets and
bon bons, ehY-New York Evening Sum-
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-15
Why do we say mans dead and goneT'
isn't he pretty we'll gone when he's deadi


Ventilation is a splendid provision of ma :
ure for human good. The circulation of air
is wisely adapted TO enter any crevice. There
is An ancient riddle, Round the house, and
round the house, peeks in every crack" This
is the mission Of the wind, and if we open
the chamber windows we shall be amply re-
paid by the fresh, e1hilarating air that is
waiting to replace the foul. stagnant breath
Of the gathering night watches. This every
body knows. But, please, don't carry bed
making past the sunset Every one knows
that the dew falls before old Sol has though:
Of retiring to his golden pillow. One hour
aud half is quite sufficient for thorough
airing Of sleeping roorl A S:ce breeze III
:itAd through open windows in the morning
hour secures all the health that is necessary
III this line; and the exercise that follows the
proper adjustment of our dwellings guaran-
tees the blessing Of good digestion, and graf
lies the love for that harmony which should
pervade every home.-Herald of Health.
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-15
An Old Time Joke.

A little wooden machine, about six inches
long, having at one end cog wheel with an
elastic strip Of thin wood securely fastened
at the end opposite to the one that overlies
the cog, when drawn rapidly and skillfully
from the nape Of the neck down to the lum-
bar regions of an unsuspecting victim, con
veys the horrible assurance to the scratchee
that his coat has been completely ripped
down his back, and in a ratio corresponding
to his terror at this suppostion is the ineffa-
BILE joy Of the scratcher who has perpetrated
the practical joke All over the fairs Of
olden times the click-clicking screech of this
little instrument could be heard to the ac-
compartment OF sudden cries of alarm and
shouts of laughter from the crowd The in
genious mechanism Is occasionally to be seen,
heard and felt in city crowds in England on
occasions of public rejoicing, but il is becon-
ing scarcer every year, and ere long, like its
serious rivals, the thumbscrew, the rack ami
the scavenger's daughter, will be found only
i'll archaeological uuseums.-New York Star
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-15
How French Women Dress Wei.

Like every other fine art, dress requires
the sacrifice of time and attention, and these
Il French woman has more at her command
than an English woman; her life is less com
plicated, less hampered with the looking
after of servants, ordering of meals, writing
of letters, etc The middle class Partisan
woman lives in a fiat waited on by one or
two servants. She seldom dresses before de
jeuner at Il o'clock, and devotes the morn
ing hours to going over her afternoon toilet,
seeing that every button, hook and frill is in
its right place. Very little dressmaking is
done at home; ladies' maids are luxury
unknown in middle class French house
hold
Mr. Ruskin's recommendation to women
"that can afford it, to get their dresses made
by good dressmaker. with utmost attain
able precision and perfection" is indorsed by
all French women, who believe it to be the
best economy. Their wardrobe numbers half
the amount of dresses of English women of
the same social standing, but they are gen
orally made by first class couturiere. The
anomaly is never seen in French households,
as | have seen in many an English one, of
girls employed in adding another to an al
ready large stock of gowns, while gloves and
stockings in daily use are Unmended and un-
darned-London Queen.
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-15
Not in Good Taste.

Nothing is in worse taste at a ball or a
party than for lady to make it difficult for
a man TO leave her. / have one woman in
my mind, 50 bright and entertaining a per-
son that to chat with her for few moments
would redeem any evening from dullness.
She has always something to say, and she
says it uncommonly well: but she has fault
that is fatal to her complete social success;
she gets hold of the brightest man in the
room and keeps him talking to her, will he
Mill he, for the most OF the evening. | have
seen a man stand in corner with this viva
cious and clever little lady directly IL front
of him, as if on guard, SO that only by art
fully dodging could he get round her and
away. | have seen such victim look wist-
fully from out his nook after some pretty,
foolish. thorny rosebud, who would have
only talked nonsense to him IL place Of the
high discourse on pre- Raphaelte art or posi-
tive philosophy. or the last new volume of
verse with which his clever companion was
RECALLING him.-Pittsburg Bulletin
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-15
The Art of Dressing.

The art Of dress is the first step in the art
Of painting By the way in which woman
wears colorS we can see whether she has the
feeling of a colo-ist. Not everybody has it
For instance, pink and blue are the fashion
all the women wear them: well, those who
put blue bows on q rose colored dress have
an ordinary look: precisely, on the other
hand. those who wear pink roses on blue
dress have a distingue look. Why Is thati
Nature has given Us this lesson IN harmony.
1t is the roses that stand out against the sky.
Whence tie principle: little pink on a
great deal Of blue The observing eve, the
colorist, feels this without knowing why.
He also knows tha. green harmonizes with
all shades, because Au flowers have green
leaves Finally, green and blue-that is 20
say, the pure colors-do not 90 together
Observe nature She viii give YOU few blue
flowers, and their leaves are Fever Of free
Green--The Art Amateur.
SlcceSs in society is Ike electricity; it
makes itself felt, yet il Is unseen and indes
scribable. We see Some apparently stupid
people who have the art OF success or see
some very brilliant ones who have II not;
but the successful person takes care not 70 be
too familiar. no. TO ask too mach, and TO re
ceive the fayors apd the Introduction. mod
esslT.
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-15

bowed him back reply, flashing quick,
impetuous glance upon him as did SO. But
there was no pleasantly attempted on his
| part, and when my mother entered the room
few moments after and referred laughingly
to our old engagement, he answered her In
few evasive words as though the subject was
| not an agreeable one to him.
Affairs had taken an unhappy turn, but it
was too late to remedy them. and day after
| day passed away, leaving Mr.. Haynes as cold
and distant as be had been from the moment
/ first repulsed him. 1 would have given
| worlds to recall my unlucky words: yet, since
they were spoken, would not unbend q
moment from my calm, cool dignity, though
| was IS miserable and wretched as ] could
| well be, and knew that Mr.. Haynes shared
| my wretchetlness
| All the time that I could spend in my
| chamber without being absolutely rude was
passed there till my strange, unusual appear
ance was noticed by my father and mother,
and my mood commented freely upon before
| our guest.
"You appeh so strange, Pbebe," said my
mother one morning. Il really do not know
how'to understand you. Pm afraid Mr..
| Haynes will think you are not pleased to see
| him Every chance that occurs you reso-
| lutely avoid him, as though he were the veri-
est monster instead of dear friend. What
is the matter."
Nothing. The strangeness of my appear
| ance is but reflection. l cannot help it
| Mr.. Haynes hates and despises me now" l
said, burying my fearful eyes in my hands.
'Phebe."
My mothers voice was stern and reproach-
| full, but did not heed it,
"He does hate me, mother-hates me with
"Your pardon, little Phebe-Miss Lester
but he does mott" broke in the rich, clear
voice of Mr. Haynes ''Of all persons in the
world He paused, and in moment
more heard my mother step lightly from
the room.
II am not cold, naughty and proud" l
said, excitedly, looking up into his face,
land do like you just as well-as we'll"
What, little Pheber' he asked eagerly, a
quick expression of joy lighting up his blue
eyes.
''As well as ever l did" faltered
"And how well is thatl Sc well that dur
ing all these weary years you have not cher
ished a dream of the future that did not en-
circle me? So we'll that every strong
passionate hope of your womanly nature has
reached out constantly to me! As well as
have liked, aye, loved you-till every pulse
of your heart beats for mel As we'll as this,
Phebep
covered my face that be might not read
the whole expression of my love in my tell
tale eyes, and be shocked that it had grown
to be SO near wild, passionate idolatry.
"Will you become Mrs. Haynes in truth,
in earnest, Phebe!" he asked, drawing me to
my old seat upon his knee.
"Yes"
"And will at last wear the ring?"
held up my finger before his eyes.
'My own darling little wife; at last my
little Mrs Haynes in good faithr' he ex-
claimed, covering my lips with kisses.
That night there were sly looks and glances
cast toward me at every turn, and at the sup
per table my father quite forgot himself and
called me ''littie Mrs. Haynes" again.
Reader, have been happy wife for some
three blessed, sunshiny years, and as you
may have already conjectured, ''my name is
Haynes."s
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-15
This Little World.

This world is very small, and this was
never better illustrated than in q little story
a sea captain told me recently.
II got letter from a friend Of mine the
ether day he said. who has charge o: an
English ship. The letter is written from De
Tarture Bay, B. C. While on shore ono day
he became acquainted with several gentle
men, from all parts OF the world During
the course Of conversation he asked if any
one present knew old Capt. Mason, from New
York One man sprang forward and graspezi
him by the hand I ought to- said b, i
married his daushter. New York Letter.
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-15
-zoSsSNMflz~
9ai1y eagle
A CAREER.

He di! not care for selfish gain,
No love OF lucer chilled his heart,
his fellow man. the love of art
And public good were his domain;
To serve his friends he suffered pain.
He valued some things more tnan gold,
S'It when the days no voice fortold-
OF evil-maGe Gfes lesson plain,
The choir Of early praise grew still
Contempt was bold, and friendship shy,
And busy tongues spread calumny
His name to delile, and do him Ill,
And depths Of human nature show
u were worth the whole world not to know.
Joel Benton in PittSburg Bulletin.
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-15
INDUSTRIES

Cattle horses. sheep. hogs. general farming and
fruit raiSn Free ranges millions OF acres OF free
ranges embraced III the foot hills Home market.
the vast mining ter; itOTy surrounding san Luis
Park will always consume its surplus agricultural
products. This with rapid transit by rail which is
now we'll established, settles the question OF dome
markets.
Five years time. From five to ten years will b.
given purchasers in which to pay for the land and
water at per cent and owners VIII walt Tor nlst
pa ylncnt. principal and interest until lS1
No hot Winds no drouGht-. no chinch bugs. no
crasshoppcrs and coal famine ia the Great san Luis
Valley where crops never fail.
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-15
The Finest Water in the World

Is obtained from 10 TO ID feet below the surface and
from % 81 feet the finest artcsau wells are scCur-
ed All lands thOroughly irrigated and owners will
advance TO purchasers, II desired. wire. hardN are.
and such other material may lie needed for log
and adobe lgUSe~.
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-15

In order to secure crops this
season you must Ee on the erO5 no
On OF before April Is. 1883.
For general information write
or apply TO Oscar z. Smith, Of
Smith, Ozane q Co., real estate,
loan etc, nj asOn1c temple, Wlch-
tia. Kansas; OR 4. O.. Henry, Den
yer, Colorado.
Excursion Will leave Wichita
Tuesday, March l3 at 4 p. 20.
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-15

These lands are what is known as state lands and
all purchasers receive patents from the State u
Colorado.
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-15
CHOICE OF ROUTES RETURNING.

For time tables and information
write or call at City Ticket office,
127 Main St, Wichita, Kan.
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-15

Plate, Window, Ornamental s.
Stained Glass, ana painter sup
piles. o6
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-15

n. G. KEERAE.
PASa q Ticket Agent.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-06-16

pressions. Even the very intelligent
commissioner of agriculture, an old res
ident of the West, in the tour he is just
concluding, has learned much. In one
of his wayside speeches he expressed
himself in this way:
l have, of course, read a good deal about
Dakota and this wonderful Northwest, but a
person has got to visit ii in order to appre-
ciate it. A man cannot conceive by any de-
scription that could be written what an
almost illimltable scope of country there is
here that is adapted to grain raising, and
although heard some very favorable reports,
not the hundredth part of thestory was ever,
it seems, told me. think there is a great
future for Dakota. The soil is much more
productive than thought it to be, the crops
yield more than | had been led to infer they
did. and l find that there is much more enter
prise among the farmers, and a much better
class of buildings on their farms than / ex-
pected to see. l feel very much interested
in the growth and prosperity of this country.
and though it is a long way from Washington,
yet, being at the head of the department of
agriculture, am glad TO find that the inter
ests | represent are much greater than l had
any conception Of
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-06-16
day evening for Cincinnati, o., on
brief visit.
Miss Lora Leavans has returned to her
home at Albert Lea.
Glencoe.

The following ladies and gentlemen
graduated from Stevens seminary:
Misses May Corson, Mary Heal. Laura
=. and Eugenia Frankenfield, and Mr..
Robert Munro and Thomas McElligot.
Mrs. George Cook returned to her
home in Red Wing last Monday, accom-
panied by Miss May Carson.
Misses Emma and Inez Jones. of Stew
art, were the guests of Miss Celia
Brechet this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hyman, of Minneapolis,
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A. II.
Reed last Monday.
Miss Emma Bender and Mrs. Mary
HOagland are the guest of Mrs. NJ.
Lynch this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Reed attended
the u. A. Il. encampment at Granite
Falls last week.
Miss Ella McCarty and Ora Neweomb
were the guests of Mrs. John Albrecht
last Sunday. I'll
Miss Marion Brown and George
Budd Keene were married Tuesday
afternoon.
Misses Alice Frost and Emma Rich
ardsOn returned from Hamline last
Thursday.
Mrs. William Greenleaf and Mrs. D..
=. King, of Litchfield, are visiting Mrs.
n. PiXley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wachholz spent
the first OF the week in the Twin Cities.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Chambers
visited friends in Lakeland last week.
Miss Laura Knott, of Sauk Center, is
visiting MIR. and Mrs. j. j. Greaves.
Mrs. E. G. Baird. of Graceville, is vis-
iting her brother, Mr.. Loren Pixley.
Mrs. Ed Getchell, of Aberdeen, Oak,
Is the guest of Mrs. GeorSe Foster.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. Fitch spent several
days in NOrthfield last week.
Miss Alice Brown, of Brownton, spent
the first of the week here.
Misses May and Nettie Roberts are
in Hutchinson this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. M. Nelson left Tues
| day for Kansas City, Mo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hankerson; of Plato,
were here last Tuesday.
Mrs. Charles Butler, of Brownton,
was here last Monday.
Miss Clara Richardson returned to
Bird Island Tuesday.
| Miss Jessie Moore. of Lester Prairie,
spent Saturday here.
Mrs. Hassan is visiting Miss Ander-
son in Hutchinson.
Miss Luella White, of Chaska, is Wis
iting friends here.
Mrs. c: Barnum, of Sumter, spent
Wednesday here.
Mrs. G. L. Todd, of Hutchison, was
here last week.
Miss McFeeley is visiting friends in
Minneapolis.
Miss Katie Libby is in Hutchinson.
! MrS II z Han ic IL, Ninp
Mrs. G. V. Corson is in Red Wing.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-06-16
Red Wing,

The costume worn by the bride at the
Simmons-Brown wedding was cream
moire antique, princess back, long
square train, front and side plaitingS of
cream faille, long sleeves, high neck,
duchess lace veil. The young ladies at
tending the bride were taStefully attired
in white silk. Among those from abroad
who were in attendance were Mr.. and
Mrs. w. G. Krise, Miss Grace Fifield,
Miss Folds, MIR. and Mrs. W. A. Web
ster, Minneapolis: ID. NJ. Baldwin, Jr.,
Brown, Miss Elizabeth Brown, Messrs.
Robertson and Orton Brown, Portland,
Me-. j. B. Hawley, st. Paul; E. Swift,
Eau Claire; Mrs. G. Westman, Miss Eva
Norelius, Cannon Falls.
: Mrs. l.. R. Mayer and children left
Tuesday morning for their home at
Montevideo. Miss Nettie j. Wright,
her sister, accompanied them, and will
remain there through the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hinrich and Miss
Theresa Munich. of st. Paul, who have
been passing few days with Aid. and
Mrs. John Hack, left Saturday for Mil
waukee.
Mrs. E. G. Foster entertained num-
Der of ladies at tea Friday in honor of
Mrs. j. w. Carpenter, of st. Paul, and
Mrs. c. E. Foster, of Minneapolis.
Mr. and Mrs. Tebbenjohanns are
home from their wedding trip to Rock
Island and La Crosse.
Mrs. G. G. Dickinson has returned
from visit at Lake City with her sister,
Mrs. S. c. Hanlan.
Mrs. j. w. McChesney and children
left Monday on a two months trip
through the East.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Day, nee Annie
Reid, are guests of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. X. j. Reid.
Miss Dora Hem. of Minneapolis, who
has been visiting friends in the city, has
returned home.
Miss Winifred Hoyt is home from
Hamline university to spend the sum
mer vacation.
Mrs. NJ. S, Kellogg. Mrs. S. F. Leavitt
and Mrs. S. E. Hasler spent the week at
Minneapolis.
Miss Jennie Crandall has gone to
Minneapolis to spend the summer with
her mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Webster are home
from weeks sojourn with friends at
Faribault.
Prof. and Mrs. o. Whitman left Sun
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-06-16
Dodge Center.

Misses Cora Waldon, Stella Miller,
Gertie and Nina HumaSOn were at Wa
SEGA Saturday.
Mesdames Charles Darling and Ada
jackson. of Concord, visited Mrs. E. Gee
last week.
Mrs. W. Avery, of Concord, was the
guest of Mrs. l.. Carver last Wednesday.
Mrs. G. }. Humason was the guest of
Mrs. c. Brown. of Owatonna, last week.
Mrs. George Parsons and Miss Alice
Franklin were at Wateryille this week
Miss Carrie Ransom arrived home this
week from Hamline university.
Z. Hewitt and family have left for
their new home in Wisconsin.
Mr. and Mrs. John Briggs, of Eden,
were in town Wednesday.
n. Collins and family, of Waseca,
have removed to this city.
Mrs. w. Nickerson spent Tuesday aud
Wednesday in Owatonna.
Miss Maude Case arrived home from
Faribault "Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Kerkow spent
Sunday in Rochester.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Ellis have re-
turned from Kansas.
Miss Marian Gamsby returned from
st. Cloud Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mathew Harmer have
gone to Pine Island.
Miss Edith fainter left for her home
in Wlnona Friday.
Mrs. Ed Blanchard has returned to
Minneapolis.
Miss Almeda Fairbank is home from
Claremont.
Miss Alice Franklin has returned from
st. Paul.
Mrs. Ida Lawrence has gone to Brit
tan. Oak.
Miss Ada Kiehle has gone to Mime
apolis.
Mrs. II. Parsons has gone to Water
vile.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-06-16
Crooks StOn.

Mr.. and Mrs. O'Keef, of Larimore.
Oak, are visiting Judge Montague and
wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart, of Berlin, Wis,
are visiting their son, A. NJ. Stewart.
Mrs. f. l.. Durand is entertaining Mr..
and Mrs. Barber, of Lancaster. Wis.
Mrs. c. f. Mix and Miss Minnie Bra.
vantz went to Minneapolis Sunday.
Mrs. Rasine, of Argyle, was the guest
of Mrs. Frank Birins last week.
Mrs. Cross, of Grand Forks, spent
Friday here visiting friends.
Mrs. Gilbert Walker returned from
Minneapolis Monday.
Mrs. Bert Birins, of Steven, is visiting
friends in the city.
Miss Violet Jayne has returned to her
home at WinOna.
Mrs. Currie. of Euclid, spent Wednes-
day in town.
Mrs. IRWIN, of st. Paul, spent W Wednes-
day in town.
Mrs. a. c. Lindell has returned from
Wisconsin.
Mrs. Bert Wells, of Grand Forks. is in
the city.
Mrs. W. III. Stewart has returned from
Dakota.
Miss Race left Monday for Oberlin, o.
Miss Towey went to Fargo Saturday.
Mrs. G. Ii. O'Brien is in Minneapolis.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-06-16
ROSenOunt.

Miss Annie Doran and Miss Manic
Geraghty spent Saturday and Sunday
with Miss Eva Chapron, of Inver Grove.
Mrs. J. Gibbons returned from st.
Paul Sunday, accompanied by Mrs. j.
Prendergast and two little daughters.
Miss Blanch Meeker, of Pennington,
and Fred Gilman, of Minneapolis, are
the guests of John Gilman.
Miss Ellen Johnston entertained
James Prendergast and party, of st.
Paul, Sunday.
Mrs. Wiley has returned from Min
neapolis, accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs.
Jesse Dixon.
Miss Susie Hyland is the guest of
Misses Ollie Smith and Della Mahony,
of st. Paul.
Miss Mary Garry spent a few days
this week with Miss Ella Garvev. of
Empire.
Mrs. Maggie Lane and her niece, Miss
Nellie Garvey, spent Saturday in st.
Paul.
Miss Mamie Johnston, of st. Paul, is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Johnston.
Mrs. NJ. Lane and daughter, of st.
Louis, are the guests of Mrs. p. Garyey.
Mrs. t. F. Martin, of st. Paul, spent
Wednesday with Mr.. and Mrs. J. Kelley.
Miss Nellie Grady, of st. Paul, is the
guest of Mrs. p. IL. Kelley.
Mrs. G. Brice spent Sunday in st.
Paul,