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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13
BuIletins - be Discontinued.

TOY I"I'II ''F'' - W
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, December II. About
300 refugees came 10 the northern aud west
ern trains to-day and many more are eX-
pecied on SATURDAY.. At a meeting Of the
Board OF Health to-day the following was
adopted:
R.sOiccd, That inq'much rs there has not
been case OF yeuoW-ioysr reported Tor the
past seven dgrs within the corporate limits
q Jacksonville daily bulletins Will be dis
continued from this date.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13
CHARLOTTE BUBGET.
4 Lively Negro EoW-RaiIrOad Mat
fers.
Special telegram to the Dispatchl

Special telegram 10 the Dispatch.l
CHARLOTTE. y. C., December ia row
occurred 1t negro festival in this county
ls.t nlght. Al which pistols, muskeis, and
rock. were brought into active service. the
room was darkened and q terrible time fol'
lowed. Several were wounded, but no one
killed 4 negro woman was the cause Of
the trouble. several arrests have been made.
Lest night s. meeting Of the Chamber Of
Commerce stock company vas organized
for the establishment Of q l00-birrel patent
roller houring-mlil for this CITY. The cap
nal stock il $4,000. A delegation Of Char
'oite citizens c5mpo'ed OF Mayor +. B. Nc
bowel Colonel ". Johnson, and J. II.
Wed1ineion returned from trip to Charles
tom. :. a., today, where they had been by
order % Tho Chamber OF Commerce TO Invite
fhe co0ncration oi that city IN the proposed
reN railroad from here 10 Lancaster, :.
The gentlemen report that the proposition
appear, 20 meet the approval Of Cbafleston'
and expect hearty cooperation on their part
II seems that the interstate Exposition
proposed 90 Doe hcll here next November and
rarr OF December !, en- assured fact. IL l.
nroro.ed To- untc TIE two CarOllnaS and have
something equal 10 the recent great success
~ YOUR Richmond Exposition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13

ITO Horrible Death OF Two Young
Ladies.
Special TELEGRAM to the DlspNfch.l

AemNuIE, \. c., December 1.-Two
led e., Miss patue Lewis, school-teachsr,
aud pupil, Miss Lizzie byrum, were In
>fantly Killed aud terribly mutilaled by me
west-b0md passenger train on the Western
North Carolina road Yesterday evening nj
AlcX8nders. twelve miles from here. They
were out waking on the track in the midst
of trs-te. rl, train blew rs IL came
around curve oac hundred yards away. and
one o. thc lsdir. ial on The irest.c aud was
caught between the umher-. The otuer IN
irving Co eXiricaie ber lost her io0lholl, and
ihc dyiug train crushed them 10 inst nj
desth. Miss Lewis WAS from Liuleton and
Miss Brium from GlenaiDen, this state.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13
PIcHmogD TOBACCO MARKEr.

UFCHdhfH II, ny.
Moderate trading was only done to-day on
change. some successful sales Of old cutters Of
Northwestern North Carolina type were made at
auction above ths tFenuos and into the thlrties
IN price. Tho FIRST Vest Virginia crop OF new
was offered la part. and the planter viii In con-
sequence soon opsn the balance Of oils crop. The
tue cutters Of the Putnam county tobacco sold
we'll Loose sales Of about 5000 pounds. with
out any special feature or change in prices here
,Of,re published daily.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13
Insane Mother KiIls Her children

10y INFI y wv Ut
New YORK, December l2.-Tnis afternoon
Mrs. Caroline Schmidt, aged twenty-three,
living A. 434 east Seyenty.sixth street, while
insane threw herself down an air-shaii tom
the fourth story Of fiat building, with her
two children Jennie, three years Old. and
Emil, Two years old. The former vas in.
stantlv killed, and the boy and bis mad
mother we're taken to the hospital, where
the boy died. The mother will die from her
injuries. Her insanity resulted from fever.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13
EtrihIng NsIners.
Az teleErapn . ~ pLapatch.l

fFg telegraph 70 tns Llaphtchl
ST. LOUIS. December l2-The Republic
ha. special from Bcvier, Mo-, 10 tue effect
that the striking miners are becoming ugiy
and further trouble f. anticipated. one Of
'he leaders Of the strikers named Atkinson
asserted that they sre building stockade 10
DEFY the militia. There are only hity-hFe
troops on The ground snd the threats OF the
strikers create considerable uneasiue,s. Up
to ibis hour-l:lj r. M.--uO collision has
occurred between the militia and the strikers,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13
Methodist Episcopal Church confer
ence.
nv telegraph y ths Dlspatcb.l

10y telegraph y mo DIapAUuI
MOBILE, December II The Alabama Con-
ference Of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
south, met to-day in St. Francis church
Bishop r. X. usrgaye presiding. one nun
bred sod seventeen clericsl aud twenty-eight
liy delegates were present. The Board Of
Missions report larger collections than IN any
previous wear. The examination rs to the
character Of candidates for The ministry were
begun. The convention will be in session
six DAYS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13

NEW YoEK. December 12.-Commissioner
Pierson notified the Interstate Commerce
Commission to-day that the trunk lines
would restore the regular immigrant rates to
the West on December 23d. THIS will make
the Chicago rate Sl3 IN place OF s., aud the
st. Pau rate 81 10 place Of $40. Lacka-
wanna and Ontario and Western have fol-
Ioued euif
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13

by telegraph 70 the Dlspatcul
NEW YORK, December l2.-The sloop-oi-
war Galena, manned by 23O meo, aud tbe
Yantic sailed from the Brooklyn hayward
st3P. Nj. to-day for Haytl. IA the war
ships moved out they received salute from
the men Oh the Richmond, who mounted the
yard.arms and cheered Justify. Many spec
tators viewed the departure. The delay 10
going 10 sea was on account Of the ships be-
lug stuck IN the mud.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13
Sentenced to Prison for Cruelty 90
Animals.

TArLoRsvILLE, ILL.,, December a.
Charles w. Henderson, veterinary surgeon
was sentenced yesterday 70 tueniy-eighi
years In the penitenuafy for torturins
about forty or more horses with suiphurl'
acid aad cret0a-oii during the progress OF 2
political meeting held here November 3d.
Henderson, made q confession 10 court
There was much excitement when the sen.
tenoe was pronsunced. Henderson was hur
ried OF to Chester Yesterday afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13
Eight People Burned to Death.

D. IotIEI TN 70 ~ 14I7F71'NII'I
ST. IOufs, December IA Republic
special from ut. Plessaut to-day says: News
was received here from COokyiie last night
that the dwelling OF John Il. klng was
burned At > O'Clock this morning and King,
his wife. and six children were burned. IL
is believed the family we're murdered and
the house fred to conceal the crime.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13

10y Anxlo-Americsa cable 20 ths Dispatch.
PAKs, December l2.-Seycra newspapers
say that II the issue OF The Panama cana.
loans proves a failure, the Government In
conformity with the proposal Of the cAtss
parliamentary commission. viii introduce .
bin ia the Chamber OF Deputies 70 enable
the company to meet its engagements. The
new company under the leadership u credit
Foncier IN then purchase the canal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13
v.., Man H,IIsa by an Explosion

MONTGOMERY, ALA, December IA spe-
cial 70 the Advertiser frem Evergreen, Ala,
saws: A boiler At Wilson'S steam-mlll, above
Grayella, eight miles from here, exploded
late this afternoon, killing four men out
right and woundIng several more. Pbysi-
clans went from here. IL Is impossible 10
get the names of the victims tonight
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13
warned By white Caps.

ROCKFORD, LII, December l2.-ReV.
Meade Holmes, an alderman, has been warn
ed by letter that unless he resigns he will be
made victim Of the White Gaps. The stand
for temperance taken blythe venerable Alder
man has aroused the hatred OF the liquor
men, aud be thinks they have resolved on
violent measures.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13

fact 10 be noted, iBasmuch ~ IL ~ generally
thought the bill will be vetoed.
one Of the prominent members OF
the WAYS and Means Committee told the
Dispatch correspondent after the House
had adjourned that he felt absolutely safe In
saving The bill could not become law du.
ring the present Administration. This seems
to be the feeling also among some Democrats
who supported The measure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13

sfO2asi.o7x. Turpentine stronx 1t fsc. Hides
ouiet aud ssssdy. WOoi Urn and modersteir
a.,tive. Pork dun Tered te~f 6rm. Cut
meats aulsa Niddlss In bsftsr export demsnd.
Anortc clear, s7D. Bard sEopyer sod neSf
speculation. wcstsTn steam. $50; city, I'D:
options. December. t&42ssssf: Nay, t123af8D.
rrnBcd quiet Frsighis steady.
CHICAGO.
csfcl1o. Deosmbsr i2--rhe casa d1otssions
we're; Flour nrn. No. spring wheat ,l.yfs
si.0ss No. : red. slOfasLps.. No. Z corn.
3f1c. No. oats, G6Ac. Aosepork. SILVA
sia62x. Lard. tsN satSi0. snors~rins, EsE.U;
shoulders. f7asz.l2s; ahortciesr. 0.SsksS.s0.
TnsIssdisE Ia,arss ranged a. follows
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13

OFFgRisGA
WugAr-2. $50 bushels.
CORN.-2.ys5 bushols.
OGrs.-2Ol6 bushels
kYg.-lf3 bushels
hEAL.-2f bushels.
IEAs-ig bushels.
sALEs RkYogfED To SECRETARY
WBEAT.-While. % bushels prime 81 si.l0 Long
berry.7i2 bushels primo 90 81 10, 40 bushels very
Zoos At 800; 20 bushels good - fl.ta 80 bushes
common 40 9sc. Mixed, il6 bushels prime -
81 10: a bushels common ~ 81. shOrtDerry. %
bushels tor seed on private terms: 20 bushels
prime sc fL03, "a bushels very good at siOs; -
bushels good ~ tL5 "a bushels fair al ti.05.
Total sales 0f wheat. 1856 bushels.
offerings to-day OF wheGl, 2,s56 bushels; same
cay as. year 81 bushels. sales today u
wheat, l35l bushels; same day last year, 4sg
bushels. Offerings % far tpls season, o29,i5s
buahels: Same lims last ,eason, 5ss.h96 bushels.
Extreme range Of prices to-day, w.. 70 sLlO;
came day last year, SO. ~ Sic
COEs.-W White, IS bushels very good new at
4sc - bushs.s very good new at &c. ~ bush
els damp new a. 45c. Total sales OF corn, i5s
bushels.
oArs.-spring. 80 bushels very good a. soc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13

lBy Anglo-Amsrlcan cable to tbs Di4Datchl
ROME. December 12.-The results Of the
experiments made II Spesla with the new
sbei fred from l00-ton gum far sutpa,s all
expeditions. The deslructiyeness Of the
shell exceeds that OF any ever before used.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13
A.nuit,.a arEarx.rx.

NEW ORLEANS, La, December l2.-Rsbbi
A. r. Levy, OF Chicago, whe was arrested in
that city some tune ago aud brought back 10
New Orleans charged with havisg obtained
certain mortgage notes by fraud, was tried
here to-day and acquitted, the jury return
Ing a verdict in bis favor without leaving the
how
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13
heportsd sinking Of = ship,

IDJ V5I18IeT7II % mo 'F~F-'1'I
NEw YORK, December l2.-The second
officer Of the steamer ClarIbel, OF The Atlas
line, which arrived IN port to-day reports
having heard that the German steamer Gle
meutIne had been fred into and sunk by the
Haytien mAn.oi-war La Trusse. The Claribel
did not stop at Haytl.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13
WI RfPihe.
favt.,.sr.pa 10 N.

10y teIsgrApn 70 mo DIspsIcn-I
TOLEDO, ONO, December 12.--The switch
men in ali tho railway yards 10 this city
have agreed 10 strike At noon to-day. III.
forts are mskisg for compromise. 1t
looks now as though there will be serious
trouble before matters are adjusted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13
Death ofsn Indian chief

ny t3IerTaph y NE Dilplt1hl
DENVER. Col, December l2.-WOrd
reached mere to-day from Ouray agency.
Green river. Utah, that Lolorow, the cele-
bra'ed chief Of the Southern Utes, bad died
al the agency yesterday Of pneumonia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13
A Resignation MOI Accepted.

10y tsIesfApu v In0 Dlspatu-I
WASHINGTON, December l2-The Pres-
dent has received the resignation OF United
states District-AttorueyE Emery b. Sellers, Of
the Indianapolis district, but has not ac-
cepted IL, and does not wish TO do so. The
Attsrhey.Geueral has telegraphed To Sellers
that the Persistent joins with him IN request
log him 10 withdraw his resignation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13

Charged uita Insolvency.

IDF V17NE'F7 - W '''I777'7-I
AUGUSTA, Ga, December ia creditors
hlil for e., coo has been fled agains; the firm
OF j. n. Mackenzie & Co.. Of Waynesboro'.
Ca, charging that the firm is insolyent.
Liabilities from $4,000 % 100000. The
firm claims to have assets 10 excess OF the
liabilities,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13
Fxa.Nox. FrstLCakp, &c.

II you want materials forthese srticles you
can get them AZ Julien Biniord's, 1902 East
Nsin street. lie also keeps pure Whiskeys,
| Rum. Apple Brandy. sherry Wines, and
everything that Is good aud suitable for these
| tifue4
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13
RniIrsaa omcera Elected.

10y I7IoBf4Vl y no Ui9VHElHLI
Ngw YORK. Dccember l2.-At meeting
OF the East Tennessee Railroad Company this
snernoon the following officers were elected:
President. G.. +. Samuel Thomas; Vice-Pre'
sident, Calvin 8. Brice; secretary, J.. ii.
schwain; Treasurer, j. NJ. Mitchell.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13
The President-EIect and the Vice.
Preatdent-Elect
By tslsErsph . tae DisDatch-l

IsDIAEAPoLIs, December l2.-Viee-Presl'
dent Elect Morton and wife reached Indian
apolis at 6 O'Clock this evening aud were
driven at once TO the residence OF Genera
Harrison, There was no demonstration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13
Railroad oalcsrs EIectea.

BY toIegraph 70 t4o UIsPhEclI
New YORK. December I2.-The directors
Of the East Tennessee railroad to-day elected
Samuel Thomas president and Calvin ;.
Brice vice president. No other business was
transacted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13
u,,,ea yysile sfantIng.

PHoEsIx, ARiz., December ls.-Maior
SpauIdIag, OF toe Fourth czys!ry, command
ing Fort Mcdowell, was killed YESTERDAY Dy
tbs accidental discharge OF bis gun Willis
hunting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13
ma nRtAGRA

HATCHER-VEsT.- Married, at Berkeley.
Chsrlss CITY county. the residence OF her bro
thers too Aessrs. Knox, On Tuesday. December
g. 1885. ~ Rev. J. =. Tyler ar. K. A.. HATCH.
ER, u Liberty, Va, 20 Mrs. j. Ii. VEST, VI
Charles City county. Nc cariA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13

BALTIMORE. Nd. Dece Der - Virginia con-
sols. IS asked DO l0-4Us. s5g bid; DO. 3's. Is bid;
Baltimore and ohio stock, ssae0; Northern Cen
traL 1ja18. Cucnnali, Washington add Bait
more DO. 2's, rs Esksd. do. Be-, 80 bid: console
dated gas bouds, III = bid; 90 stock, -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13

There isa Pool Table nearly new at 1902
east Main street. 10 cost $3.50; can be had
o. $3.50 Ivory Balls asd all attachments
fou.rlafa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13

by telegraph % tha DispAt;h.I
NEW OsLEASs, December l2.-Nine hun
dred and dity Telephones. heretoiere the pro-
perty OF the National Improved Crescent City
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13
TRx WEATHER IN RICHMOND YESTERDAY WAS
Range Of Thermometer Yesterday:
NEW YORK STOCK BARKsT.

Mean tSnpera,urs. ......................
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13
TWO PLAY-sIOusES AFIRE.
APsnic IN the OswogO Theatre-Chi-
csEO Cpera-House burned.
~ tolegrsph % the Dispatc


OswFGO. y. Y. December l2-DurInl
Mrs. Lsngtry's performance here tonight,
"As in Looking Glass" m the Academy
OF Music, the curtain was about 10 ascend on
the last act when there was a CRY OK IRE
from the rear OF the hall, and thick clouds Of
smoke poured up through the large register
In the middle aisle. The cracking OF flames
was heard underneath the floor, aud the
large audience arose p9nic.stricken Tor exit.
CoOl-headed men sprang upon the stage and
called ont to the people that there was
no danger. Others mounted their chairs
in every part OF the hOuse and
called upsn the people TO remain cool.
This succeeded in partially quelling the
people, and IN two minutes the theatre was
cleared. Just a. the nsmes Spran0 up through
the floor. BY this time the tire department
'Was at hand and streams OF water were pour
ing into the building. The tire was soon eX.
tinguished. IL caught from an over heated
furnace directly under the centre aisle aud
near the main entrance. But Tor lis Timely
discovery il would have smut of the people
from escspng by the man door. snd there
would have been q terrible scene, as the
house was packed. There are two rear eX-
It's. Mr.. Langtry escaped through the
crowd snd took refuge In nearby saloon
until her carriage found her. The theatre
vas black with smoke before all tue people
got out.
An OPFRA.UOrsE AF1RE.
CmclGo. December I2-1l:3O p. M-The
auditorium OF the Chicago Opera House was
set on fire by calcium. light explosion just
after the conclusion o. the performance to-
nieht. and is OOw burning iierccly. There
seems 10 be lut little hope Of saving the
buildtpp No one was injured,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13
OUR MARKET REPORTS
AND IN coHEEcrios rHERswfTH THE
WEATHER INDICATIONS
Record Of the Kew York and Richmond
stock Exchanges Grain, Flour, Cot
ton, Meat, and other Quotations
By telegraph TO tho Dispatch

lBy telosrapn 70 inc DlspatcnI
F., WASHINGTON. December I2--Indics-
IRAN tious for Virginia. rain or snow, slightly
- warmer, variable winds
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13
AUCTION SALES TO-DAY.

JOHN T. GoDDIN, 4P. ". trustees sale OF hail.
acro lot a short distance west VI Ham eemo-
terri. In Hcnrico county.
GEORGE W. MAYO, II 4. NJ. 7-octavs upright
plano.
GEORGE W. MAYO, ia. ", diamond ear ripga
n. W. bowE, 4R H., i0t on Broad strset corner
Ryisnd.
GRoRGE W. MAYO, i0s A. NJ, household fur.
niturs erocksry. saddles. &C.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13

FL0rk
We q1ote Fins. s10Ag27S. siper1ns. s275s
ts25; extra, sl5)asL75. fsnuy, tiASL31 pAteaI
family, coaatry, kL15atA5
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13

Thousands have been cured BY Hoods
Sarsaparilla- Give IL trial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13

Aches aud pans ali yield TO the pain-kill-
mR qualities OF Salvation Oh. Price IS cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13

CHICAGO. December i2--Whsat ruled Qnisi
bat stron ger. closlnK about lhc. higher than yes-
terday. Corn quiet and stsSdy, clceing y T. Nc.
higher. Oats quiet and closed steady. PORK
nrmer. closing steady at an advance Of i0c. Lard
ruled steady snd inactive. closing a3c. higher.
Shcrt-ribs easier and ~ sc. higher
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13

The vote on the I2,saTe OF the dreetstax
bin IL the House tbIs afternoon Wa; Yeas,
IT'S; nays. SO, Helsrs. BoWien, Browne,
Gaines, Hopkins, Lee, John x. Brown,
Eowen, aud OFrrfaii, OF The Nitgisia dele.
gallon, voted for the bill; hr. WISE voted
asasst and Mr. Y0st was paired In favor Of
The measure, bmt had he mol been paired
would have voted ia the Affirmative
The Norm Csreliha delegation voted rs
follows. For the bill Messrs. Brewer, Hen
dersoh, Latham, NeChmmy, kichsls, Row
land, sse Ssmnons; sgainst The hll--- hsssrs.
tonles sha Jsbnston.
The sste today, inelndlng all the pairs,
shows tkai the friends Of the measure euns-
scT four ieis than two thirds. snd this Is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-13
COTTON REPORT

COTTON REPORT
Nsrke. hrm
QUOTATIONS.
hfDpLfSG. 9%c.
Low NfDDLIsG. 9hc.
GOOD OgRtsABY. SIC.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20
Forced Tomatoes.

Prepare the following force meat: Two
ounces Of mushrooms minced small, couple
Of shallots likewise minced, q small quantity of
parsley, slice of lean ham chopped fine, a few
savory herbs and little cayenne and salt.
Put ell the ingredients into saucepan with
a lump Of butter, and stew all together until
quite tender, taking care that they do not
burn. Allow the mixture to cool, and then
add some breadcrumbs and the we'll beaten
yolks Of two eggs. Choose large tomatoes,
IS nearly Of the same sise as possible; cut q
slice from the stalk of each, and take out
carefully the seeds and juice; fill them with
the force meet which has already been Pre-
pared, strew them over with some bread
crumbs and some; melted butter, then bake
them in quick even until they assume O
rich color.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20
Wonders of the Body.

The skin contains more than 1900, 900
openings, which are the outlets Of an equal
number Of sweat glands. The human skele-
ton consists of more than 300 distinct bones.
An amount of blood equal to the whole guam
tity in the body passes through the heart
once every minute The fall capacity of the
lungs is about $50 cubic inches. About two
thirds Of pint Of air is inhaled and exhaled
at each breath in ordinary respiration The
stomach daily produces Q pounds of gastric
juice for digestion Of food; its capacity Is
about pints There are moro than 500
separate muscles in the body, with an equal
number Of nerves and bloodvessels The
weight of the heart is from to IL ounces
1t beats 100, 900 times In "a hours Each per-
spiratory duct is one-fourth of an inch in
length, Of the whole about miles The av-
erage man takes 81 pounds Of food and
drink each day, which amounts to one ton of
solid and liquid nourishment annually A
man bresthes IS times in a minute. and 5000
cubic feet, or about S75 hogsheads Of air
every hour Of his existence.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20
Novel Cartridges.

the Netherlands government, by which pro-
vision will bo made for supplying each soldier
during the time of war with cartridge con-
saining some antiseptio dressing. Each car
fridge win be made of convenient size namely,
about three inches in length by two in width,
and will be secured at one end with O safety
pin. The dressing contained in each will
consist of a bandage about three yards long
and two pieces of gauze, all Of which have
been rendered antiseptic by a subimate so
luton. Hsnce, in tho event Of wounds being
received, ready means would be at hand
for the immediate application of antiseptic
dressings. Soldiers, in the case of slight in
juries, would probably at once avail them
selves Of the dressings, and the latter could
not fail to be of much use to the surgeons,
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20

Dainty Conceiss iar tno DiaiaS Table.
A charming and quaint eonceit in center
for o table cloth is field Of cream white satin
surrounded by a basket work" or plated
border of cream white picoe edged ribbon,
caught at each crossing with fine thread and
fastened with tiny silken ball The per-
pendicular bands Of ribbcn extend below ths
cross bands and are turned in points and
fastened with larger balls
Elsgan: cloths are OF fine linen, bordered
with drawn work. Some ot the drawn Dor
ders ara marveis Of 6ne needle work. They
are filed in with various fancy stitches and
lscs patterns and have fine point lace braid
wrought into than In various shapes. The
frinses are made OF the warp OF the Cloth
and are knotted and braided IN various in
tricate fashions