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Wichita eagle., 1888-02-08
The Gift OF Healing.

The gift Of healing scrofula and similar
diseases, claimed for centuries bv our
kings, lasted, as we know, to the age of
Queen Anne. and the service used on the
occasion can be read in the Common
Prayer Book printed in her reign. That
very sacred king, Charles II-if we ma
believe an eye witness, one of his own
surgeons-performed many hundreds of
cures, and is said to have touched in
twenty-one years upward Of 81, 900 suf-
ferers. God give you better health and
more sense was the benediction of Will
lam III over the only person he could be
persuaded to touch. The writer observes
that though the belief in the virtue of the
royal touch was silly superstition, it
was not, as Macaulay terms it, an i'm
posture, since patients were often cured
by the impression produced on the nervous
system, the excitement caused by the
royal touch in cases of scrofula causing q
freer flow of blood to the part affected.
The remedies given by physician in
former days appeared to be often founded
on conjecture, and We're sometimes worse
than the disease. Cardan, a man of great
genius, and as mnch renowned for mathe
mates as for medical skill. wrote pre-
scription composed of pearls, gems and
the bone of unicorn, and when troubled
with sleeplessness he relates that he APP
piled bears grease TO seventeen places Oh
the body. Cardan, who, by the way, was
summoned in the last illness of Edward
vi, was very superstitious. His son had
been executed for poisoning his wife, and
the father, in dream, heard voice tell
ing him TO put into his mouth the emerald
he wore round his neck, and that would
enable him to forget his son. He did So
he says, with such good results that he
was always oppressed when he could not
have the stone between his lips.-The
Spectator.
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-08
stree, Car Statistics.

Few people who use the Broadway horse
railroad ever step to consider the large num-
Der of mon. horses and cars which the road
must employ and the number OF Passengers
carried by these cars.
In conversation with one of the officers Of
the road the following interesting facts were
learned: The stables OF the road contain .. 100
horses, and for each Of them two sets Of har-
ness must be provided The average street
car horse is short lived three or four years
work generally Using him up There arc,
OF course, horses that have proved them
selves capable Of twice that length of service.
but they are exceptions. One Of these old
staSers, if the word is not a misnomer. died
last year at the age Of 80 The 2l5 cars of the
company make 90 trips day and carry or
an average 80. SO passengers. During the last
yesr the report shows that the largest number
OF passengers carried during one month was
In October, the number being 2,0I7.1Ss; Feb
ruary is the dullest month in the wear f,l. the
horse railroads The Broadway rosy, durir-
that month carried only 40 .oGs Passengers.
Jew York Commercial Advertiser.
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-08
Daily Eagle
LucIFER.
When l went out of Paradise

When went out of Paradise
turned a backward glance to SEQ
Two flaming swords: once, twice and thrice
turned and turned ere could fee.
Then down the darkened path l sped,
And heard heavens gate behind me close;
What matter then if, quick or dead,
The world of men before me rose!
What matter now, indeed, to-day,
These lower houors. lower gainss
Above me shines that higher way
might have walked the heavenly plainsi
Nora Perry ia Lippincott'A
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-08

The iron railroad bridge across the Mis-.
souri, river few miles belsw Kansas City is
o-e Of the big bridges of the worid- Il is
1922 feet long. weighs l,275 tons. Is ffty
feet above high water, and ito toners are 90
feet high.
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-08

To keep moths cut of closets clothes and
carpets, take green tansy. II is better BE-
fore is goes 10 seed Put IL around the edges
81 carpets and hang it up in closets where
WOODEN clothes are hung. and no moth viii
ever come where il is
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-08

Try ne experiment. Of finding out what
boys know, and what they don't know. Help
them to do little thinking for themselves,
and see how quickly they will acquire more
knowledge, and use it inteligently for your
benefit
Wichita eagle., 1888-02-08

rater and put Il into bottle with sufficient
olive oil to naarly dissolve it; shake ND well
and rub the inaamed joints night anu mora
Ing, ard more frequently II painful
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1888-08-17
the morning at 7 o'clo

the morning 6t 7 O'Clock, and at I:oO
Cardinal Gibbons oificiated ut mass. At
8 o'cloco the church was turned over TO
the control Of the war department. The
pail bearers and congressional eoppittee
assembled az tAe MAR department at 9
o'clock. The army officers also met
there, and the navy al the navy depart
ment, and marched in body TO the
church.
The services at the church consisted Of
requiem mass delivered by Cardinal Glib
bons. About $1,000 cards of adp,i ,sion
had been issued Mrs. sheridan arrived
ssrlY and entered, leaning upon the arm
Of Col, Sheridan, Just 10 the left OF the
eatafalque were placed four chairs, occu-
pied by Mrs. Sheridan, Col. NJ. " Sheri-
dan and the generals brother John, from
Ohio, and Senator John Sherman. u
front Of each chair a priedieU was placed.
At the right ba.d side sat the president
aad AIRS. Cleveland and Mrs. Folsom.
Behind the president, on the right hand
side OF the aisle, were the cabinet, judi
ciary and senate. Such seats as remained
in this section after the senators were
seated wer0 occupied by represen atives
Of the house. Behind Mrs. Sheridan
were seated the members Of Gen.
Sheridan's personal staff, his ply
sicians, Gen. Schofeld and mem
bers Of the house. At the left
side Of the right or east aisle were seated
in the order named senate and house
joint committee and officers Of tl.e army
and navy. On the right hand side OF
aisle were the diplomatic corps, district
commissioners of Gen. Sheridan's staff,
and then officers Of the army and navy,
Of the Grand Army, and next to them
officers Of the Loyal Legion
Immediately at the close OF the serv-
ices at the church a funeral procession
formed apd marched 10 the cemetery
under command Of Col. Gibson. The
body was borne upon an artillery cais-
son, heavily draped instead Of hesrse.
Behind it sergeant Of cavalry led Gen.
Sheridan's horse, bridled and saddled,
with the generals boots hanging at the
side, with the toss pointing 10 the rear.
f. The salute at the grave consisted Of
seventeen guns from light batteries,
three salutes Of musketry from the bat.
talon Of infantry, followed by TAPS
from the cavalry trumpet.
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1888-08-17
HIS TRiUMPHAl' TRIP.
Enthusiastic Reception OF tho Piumod
knight Along His Routs to Boston.

Enthusiastic Reception OF the Piumod
Knight Along His Route to Boston.
New YORK, Aug. l3.-Mr. James G.
Blaine started on his homeward trip by
the eleven o'clock train on the New
York, New Haven and Hartford, road.
At Stanford but short stop was
made and also at Meridian, In both
places Mr.. Blaine made short speeches
At Hartford there was gathered large
and enthusiastic crowd. The roadside
almost as far as the eye could reach was
lined with wagons.
At Springfield the largest assemblage
Of the day was in waiting for Mr..
Blaine's train.
The next stopping place was Worces-
ter. When the depot was reached and
Mr.. Blaine's figure wes recognized ON the
rear platform the cheering was vocifer-
Gus, and brass band broke ont in greet
ing.
South Framingham was the last station
al which stop was made The train
sped on at high rate to make mp for
lost time, and despite the numerous de-
lays Of the day, it rolled into the depot at
Boston only five minutes behind schedule
time. Over 10, 900 persons were gathered
there to witness his arrival. A big
demonstration, with fireworks and music,
was had in the evening In front Of his
hotel.
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1888-08-17
THE NAVAL DISPLAY.

with Bands Playing. strenmors Flying
End Crowds Cheering the Trip to tho
City Is Made.
The Starin was escorted up North
river by a small fotilla of other
steamboats, with bands playing, stream
ers flying and crowds cheering. At
Twenty-second street all disembarked,
the palice on the patrol boat
accompanying the Starin, unloading
and keeping back the great crowd con-
grcgated at the dock. Mr.. Blaine was
escorted to an open carriage and at once
driven to the Fifth Avenue hotel The
hotel had been filed all day by throngs
Of prominent politicians from all parts OF
the country, among them being Levi p.
Morton, Whitelaw Reid, William Walter
Phelps, Murat Halstead, Chairman Quay
and Thomas G. Platt. Mr.. Blaine en-
tered the hotel through thick press of
people, lifting his hat In response TO the
cheers He mounted the stairs to go to
his suite of rooms, but was forced TO
turn at the top OF the first flight and ex-
press his thanks for the tribute. He
then joined mis- party in their rooms.
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1888-08-17
LAeoR'S BIG TRIBUTE.

Trade Societies serepade Mr. Blaine and
Thousands Listen to Him at Madison
Square Garden,
NEW YORK, Aug. 1l--At \ O'Clock
p. m. the crowd in and around Mad
ison Square numbered many thou
sands. The people whiled away the time
shouting for Blaine, Harrison and Nor
ton. The crowd represented all classes
Of society. At $50 Chairman Austin
4. Ford called the labor meeting to order
from the grand stand, and after few
words OF tribute to Mr.. Blaine, he sent
Cappa's band to the hotel balcony TO ser
snade the distinguished statesmen. The
band played Marching Through Georgia,
the crowd adding their voices. Home,
Sweet Home was then rendered, and in q
few moments storm OF applause arose
as the hero OF the occasion made his ap-
pearance. When Mr. Blaine appeared
ON the stand Mr. Ford again called
the meeting 10 order and called on
Mr.. David Healy TO read an address
New York to Mr.. Blaine. The address
was a strong Endorsement OF protection.
Mr.. Blaine was then introduced and after
tho APPLAUSE buUSfucu sNtu'
1t would be egotism TO take this mag.
nincent demonstration as personal to
myself. II rather signifies the great pop
ular interest I'm the question upon which
l am supposed to have q consistent rec
ord and an earnest zeal lspplausel, and
you have before you contest In which
that great issue Is TO be settled by the
American people for perhaps an indefn-
lte period, one way or tho other. Tho
year 1887 was prosperous, and tho pres
ksnss asas Al Il E sasfs sysea wnich
had produced that prosperity, and since
that day there has been reversal and
confusion IN the commerce aud man
ufactories OF the United States The
question before the American people u
whether he and his administration shall
b sustained in that movement Voices
~, mol Against him the Republican
party has nominated the best Of tickets.
Il has given you for president . man Of
experience, Of heroic war record, Of great
purity of charactsF. 3 man of Great 1rm-
hes, who can slve this oo1Intxy an 3D.
pinissrntion worlAy q ~ ~ days
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1888-08-17


Icheersl, and you have associated with
him nlan whoa 4 need nos further ds:
scribe to citizens OF New York than 10
say his name is Levi p. Morton (cheersl
"a man OF most generous character, OF
the widest and most statesmanlike views
on the great question. or the gentlemen
against them l would say nothing, but
OF the candidate for vice president l
Hnnid say that in MIN hage friend Is
many years standing, and am personal
admirer OF Judge Thurman. But beg
you to observe that In critical period OF
this country George NJ. Dallas destroyed
the protective tariff OF lSl2. When the
senate convenes on the 4th OF March next
~ Alil ha.e thifty ssNa senatars froni the
solid south, and, nhisss you make .
cnange, SIX democratic senators from the
North, ana Mr. thurman VIII be In Po-
sltlon 10 re-enact the role Oh George NJ.
DaIlas torty-two years ago Ihe more
apie and aniapts tAe nlan "a the Aorsa
WI DO MS inhlehee before the American
people. nave been In Eagland several
months, ana nave discovered great di-
versity OF opinion upon almost every SUD-
lect, put from one END OF the Kingdom
TO the other there IS one unanimous con-
~s'll II ssNto1
Liberals, Ionscryativeso OF RADICALS, ana
that ls that the Hon. Grover Vieyeiand
eNbedles IN ma persaa TIE fTas trade for
thirty-eight United states which they
hEe. NOW, ! nave no objection TO their
rlght OF opinion, anc u had IL would
amount TO nothing. Nor do intend tc
speak with disrespect OF the Eng.ish, toi
hsIs keseiied a. tlelr hauds conrtesies
~
knowledge before an American audi
enee. But thefe - here question
OF policy which Is the prime one.
am glad this meeting Is called In the
name OF the laboring people, because this
question Is from beginning to end ques-
ton OF labor. III Won VIII agree to Ave ~
u ppof house ahd eat noor hood aud re-
ceive as your wages as little as the oper-
atives In England receive, we can pro-
duce as cheap goods as a Democratic ad-
ministrstion wants TO see. The savings
of the wageworkers OF England, Scot
land and Ireland, as l said to-day to q
Massachusetts gentleman, are MT near
as great as lie tonight in the savings
banks of Massachusetts, to the credit OF
the wageworkers OF that small state. IL
you turn the administration of this re-
public into free trade channel you may
rot sERect those great savings, for you
will pat our laboring men throughout
the country into competition with the
laboring men OF Great Britain, and in the
course OF five or ten years You will make
them as poor upon this side OF the water
as they are upon the other. l viii not
stop to argue the question upon any other
basis. have no personality to indulge
aWNs hAy e. 1Aa1 "A
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1888-08-17

At 7:35 the steamer proceeded towards
quarantine.
'Fhs staria net the City Qf Ssw yGEk
outside the narrows. Both yeseels slowly
steamed up the bay. Cappa's band,
on the steamer, played "Home Again."
"Home, Sweet Home" and "The Star
spangled Banner" while advancing up
to quarantine. Then the vessel came to
anchor, and as the Starin ran over under
the side Of tbs Gity ai Sew York Ar.
Blaine's face ard form were plainly visi-
BILE to every one on board. Cheer after
cheer broke forth, handkerchiefs and flags
were waved, cries Of "Blaiue, james G.
Blaine" "No free trade" arose, and the
utmost enthusiasm prevailed. AT last, at
9;l5 O'Clock, to music Of Hail to the
0hief,n Mr.. Blaine gSL Oh board tho
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1888-08-17
CFEN TO SETTLERS.
Lands of the Mandans, Arickarees ard
Gros ysntres Given to the Public.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-The North
west Indian commissioners have made an
agreement with the Arickares, Mandans
and Gros Ventres for the REIMBURSEMENT
Of such portion OF thssi reservation as
lies north Of the 18th parallel and west OF
line six miles west Of the most westerly
points of Big Bend, Missouri river. The
Indians will receive $500 annually for
ten years. These lands are now open to
homestead entry
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1888-08-17
Photographs ., righsnins.

Photographs Of lightning flashes. re-
Gently secured by A. II. Binden, Of
Wakefield, Mass, arc most interesting
pictures, proving the fact (heSore aus,
pectesij that the flashes have a sinuous or
rotary motion, being twisted Like ropo
or ribbon during its progress to tho earth.
The cloud effects in the pictures are also
very fine. = Boston Post.
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1888-08-17
The Whole Country Mourns Him.
For Cuba. Annexation.

MADRID, Aug. l3.--The Cuban gov
ernment reported that an agitation Is
being carried on in Cuba, with the as.
sistsnce Of influential American politi-
clans, in favor of the annexation of Cuba
TO the United States.
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1888-08-17

PoRr JERvIs. N. Y, Aug. la--A bad
wreck occurred near Shoholas, on the
Erie road, this morning. An east bound
freight had been wrecked by washout.
The westbound express came along
sb0lt tho Same time and was thrown
down an eighty-foot embankment. The
fireman and one passenger wore burned
70 death and thirty-two passenger In
jured, eight Of them fatally.
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1888-08-17
mrs. Lanxiry I. IN.

LoNG BRANCH, ". j., Aug. 14.--Mrs
Langtry is Ill, and seriously enough 70
prevent her contemplated departure for
the West. Her physician has been sum-
moned from New York, and her friends
are somewhat alarmed. The Baroness
Blanc is with her as nurse.
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1888-08-17
LIKE ANCIENT poMpsn.

Three Japanese cities Ensifs;s Rsrisd BY
asadAen voicss,c lcrupsieu.
AN FRANCISCO. Aug. IL. Further ad-
vices regarding the volcanic eruptions In
Japan state that the small villages Of
Kishizawa, Akimoto and Hosono, IN HI
nokthara Mura wexp covered with sand
and ashes and the alto on which they
stood Il thrown into Z mountain. Hht
number of persons buried IN thee M
Inocs - unkncwa, heat e \ behaved tAe1
= ~ thGo socolod oliVN
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1888-08-17

The procession formed In the following
orderi A battalion Of cavalry, batteries
of light artillery, the Marine band, the
Third Artillery band, a battalion Of foot
artillery, the clergy in carriages, pail
bearers in carriages, body-bearers, srtil-
lery sergeants, the caisson bearing the
remains, the generals horse, Mrs. Sher-
idan and family, Gen. Sheridan's mill
tary staff, President Cleveland and stan,
the cabinet, the Judiciary, the congress
s.onal committed, the diplomatic corps
representatives of the Loyal Legion and
the G, A. r., followed by citizens.
The whole Country sIourns Him.
Cardinal Gibbons spoke briefly, calling
attention to the fact that although the
deceased had won a reputation in the
war between the sections, the whole
aaited country now join in paying trib-
ute to him. He referred to his mOdesty
and his expression Of the hope in late
years that war might be ayertea by
peaceful methods, and also his affection
for his family, sheridan, he said, was
Christian man and died in the humble
hope Of blissful immortality, He closed
with words Of consolation to the family.
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1888-08-17
ELAINE AT HOME.
Everybody In Augusta Turns Out TO Meet
Thar Fellovw ritixen

Their Fellow Citizen.
AUGUSTA, Me-, Aug l6.-Mr. Blaine
arrived at S:45 p. m, and II seemed rs II
everybody in the city was out to welcome
him. He was escorted in grand style to
ldsresidence, where q platform had been
erected In the grounds, from which he
addressed the enthusiastic throug, en-
pressing bis Joy at being among them
again.
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1888-08-17

Providence, r L, aug. iS.--A worry
disastrous cloud burnt occurred hsrs
this morning. Heavy damage wss
6ope throuehout The ciyy, st.ests being
t2ka n ~ eail1lns9 alde7m mpe4 ~
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1888-08-17
THE LAST Sad RITES.
Military Simplicity Marks the In
terment of Gen. Sheridan's
Remains.
His Hearse Heavy Wheeled Gals.
son, and His Mourners the
Whole Nation.
The President and Cabinet Present In q
Body-Requiem Celebrated by Car
dinal Gibbons,

WAsHNoToN, Aug. 13-The funeral of
Gen. Sheridan occurred at st. Matthew'S
Catholic church at 10 o'clock a. m. The
regular parochial mass was celebrated In
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1888-08-17

PARIS, Aug. ia. "A monument has
been unveiled at Cerbelt to the brothers
Galignani, tho founders Of Galignani's
messenger, in recognition Of the philan-
thruphic efforts Of the brothers.
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1888-08-17

WAsHINaroy, Aug. i6 The president
has issued an order assigning Maj. Gen.
schofeld 10 the command Of the army Of
the United States.
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1888-08-17
BLIANE'S RECEPTION.
The Distinguished American Is
Welcomed Home in an En-
thusiastic Manner.
His Arrival Is Made the Occasion
Fey 9 Grand Ovation in
New York City.
The Visiting Republican Clubs Have
Their Big Parade Before
Hr, Blaine Arrives.

The steamer City Of New York, with
Mr.. Blaine on board, was sighted at las
a. m, Friday, Aug. TO- The vessel
dropped anchor about five miles of Sandy
Hoox, where sbe remaised till daylight.
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1888-08-17
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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1888-06-06
The Truth About Quinine.

Nh ATKINSON EXPOSES FAvoRITF SoPH-
IsTRY OF THE FREE TRADYps-
WAsHISeToS, June III the case
of the tariff debate 70 day in the
House, Mr. Atkinson, of Pennsyl
vania, scored what Major Mckinley
IN congratulating him said was one
of the best points that has been made
The remarkable drop in the price OF
quinine after 1t was put upon the free
list IN 1879, has frequently been cit
ed by Democratic orators as an Illus
tration of the bepefcient results OF
Free Tree. Prior to 1873 the duty
on quinine WAS As per cent; then II
was reduced to 20 per cent, and in
1879 was put on the free list When
it was dutiable at 20 per cent it sold
N the London market at g sc per
ounce. In 1887 it sold in the same
market at fifty cents an ounce. If
this decline of S3 per cent, said Mr.
Atkinson, ''in the price of quiuine In
London is due to the removal of 20
per cent of duty IN the United States
our legislation must have a wonder
ful effect outside this country"
He then in few sentences explain
ed the real reason for the wonderful
decline, showing that previous 10
1877 the cinchona trees, from the
bark of which quinine is extracted,
grew only IN the wild mountain
regions of South America Access
TO them was SO uncertain that In
1877 quinine sold for 81 an ounce in
London because of the cival war in
New Grenada and low water in the
Magdalena River. Then the Dutch
aud English began growing the tree
in Java and the East Indies, and iIave
succeeded so well that their planta-
tions last year Yielded 15,000,000
pounds The bark of the cultivated
tree yields s TO II per cent instead
of =, and the improved machinery
has shortened the process of extrac-
tion from abont twelve days to ten
hours. This, he said, rs the true
explanation of the decline IN the price
of quinine. The only effect of putt
ing It upon the free list had been to
increase our importations from II,
$40 ounces in 1873 to 2.1S0,157
ounces in 1887 and to break up
American manufacturers until there
were now only three firms in America
making quinine-
When the American supply was
made in our own country, it came
from manufacturers who had q
reputation TO maintain and who pu.
pure article upon the market. Now
no man can tell whether what he
buys Is adulterated or not. FIX
periments must be made upon n sick
man to determine how much foreign
quiDias viii produce a given result
The amount of the duty has not any
sppreoiable effect on the price to the
consumer At 20 per cent on its
present price of fifty cents an ounce
1t would amount to two and a hall
cents on 100 grains, and he submitted
finally that when people were sick it
was good rather than cheap medicine
they wanted,