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Wichita eagle., 1888-01-26
METHODS OF vENTRILoouIsTs.

| An Ex-Showman Explains the Mysterie,
| of the Art-Trick with . Glass.
Asked to explain some Of the mysteries o.
ventriloquism, professional said:
II have made my living by it for over .
quarter of century. After twenty years
| experience Of it had severe illness, and
was examined By specialist. His opinion
was that the forced changing Of the voice did
not affect the lungs at all, which SO many
people seem to think. He said. just what
| told you, that it was q peculiar formation OF
| the muscles of the throat. Now look we'll al
| my face, and tell me if you notice anything
additional to what most folks have MOI
Look again in the vicinity of my moth"
Yes there were two extra muscles distinct
" visible at each corner Of the mouth They
had become gradually formed simply through
keeping the lips closed while speaking.
snow am coming TO something interest
ing. Just try and say the letters m p and
% without moving the lips
In vain tried, but could not succeed.
"Ah. there's the rub Words with those
letters in them are the most difficult to pro-
nounce, but by incessant practice have
found out means of getting them quite
naturally, and they are produced with tho
tip OF the tongue aud the teeth.
''Some ventriloquists substitute 'slur'
words in difficult sentences 4 wish mamma
was here would sound I wish mana was
here,'' and he illustrated his words as he
spoke.
The ventriloquists of bygone days all wore
big mustaches in order to hide the movement
Of the lius. and don't mind admitting that
the first time opened in the business ] was
somewhat nervous and wore false mus
tache myself. Twill show you thoroughly
effective sample of ventriloquism which any
one can test for themselves.
Remember" he said, ''this art is natr-
raj gift; there is not the slightest trickery
about it. We will suppose you are not
naturally ventriloquist. Very well, then.
Here is a capital little method whereby
very good effect can be produced Are you
ready?'
He then took from the table an ordinary
tumbler, saying: ''See, there is no decep-
ton" and placed it on the cloth again.
Standing about couple of feet from the
table he commenced:
''Hallo! how are you getting on down
theres Eli! what say! Can't you hear me-
speak a little louderF' and coming nearer
and nearer to the tumbler, he continued
speaking until his mouth was close to the
edge of the glass, when somebody seemed to
answer down in the cellar and in quite a diff
ferent voice-"Oh, Pm pretty well; how are
your
tested the simple plan, and found it re-
markedly easily to accomplish. The whole
effect is produced by speaking into the glass;
the voice is compressed into small space,
and it is perhaps the most practical iilustra-
ton Of what ventriloquism really IS.
This idea can be easily developed by tho
making of q small table-such as conjurors
hole in the center to receive the
glass, a secret sliding lid to hide the opening,
and with fringe of cloth to prevent the
tumbler being seen, the apparatus is COM
pleta.-London It'd Bits.
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-26

It's noteworthy fact" said well known
criminal lawyer, THAT almost the first re
quest a lawyer will receive when he comes
10 WISH his client in the Jail will be in the
FORM o. demand for liquor. Crime and
tile drinking habit are twin brothers, and il
Is car assure you, very rare thing in orr
experience TO meet Jail bird who is not
addictea 20 strong drink. But what arc vo;,
gong 10 90! Your man Graves for his old
sIuhulant, begs for 1t with more earnestness
tiian he docs for his freedom. He must have
H. ana, rs rule, be gets il, too. III tell You
now "hen he becomes annovingiy per-
slStent we say to him: Get your liquor, if
you must have it, in the regular way. No
lawyer VIII take it to you That isn't pro-
fessional'
linen he cries: But what is The regular
way II is not allowed; how can | get itY' We
ask nm: Haven't you some relative or ac-
duaintance Of the other sex! Let her bring II
n. She can carry it easily under a shawl or
COAX, and while standing up close TO TIE
WIRE talking to Won she can smuggle the
stun IN without any trouble Now, to make
myself understood. I'll tell Won there is more
IMAM ono rubber tube in the jail, carefully
stored away in cells occupied by the expert
enced boarders, aid that those tubes are
pretty regularly made to do syphon duty
from one whisky flask to another Tn,
prisoner gets hold Of an empty Aask-that is
easily done; he is visited hv his female
relative, who carries under her shawl a flask
full of liquor. The tube is put out through
the wire netting and the other emf is inserted
lii The bottle. The other end the prisoner
takes IN his mouth and proceeds at once to
establish suction on il that causes the
whisky TO leave the first bottle and flow
steadily into the other bottle, which is con-
veniently hid under the fellows coat. We'll,
that is one way of getting in contraband
gools. chicago News
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-26

THE WINDS WAY.

Thewind of God swept through garden fair,
Ard stript the queenly rose of half its leaves.
The rose Of roses and the gardeners care
The wind of God made bare,
And all the garden grieves.
Owlnd: why didst thou pass the pale wild rose,
nat swings and suns against the outer wall
10 take the fcircst OF the iowery close,
The sweetest bud that blows,
The rose beloved OF all?
Alas. the winds way is wild way,
And whence. or why, or whittier. who can know
Unseen, If wanders forth both night and day,
And who shall bid il stay
That God has hidden blows
James Buchanan in The Overland Monthly
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-26
artificial illumination

Investigations concerning the effects of
different forms of artificial illumination o..
the health have shown that I DC tailow cau,ile,
d the moss unwiiu!eSoule agent and the cleo
t'sc I!si.t the best. TIE iaC.ludescsut electro.
right produces only sbogt La as much heat
= me taiiow candle. While il gives out 10
;.;:oonle acid or water. One gas Jet in a
r"oEl * said 10 vitae the air SIS much q six
,yersons-Frauk Lesiies
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-26

Il have noticed a remarkable circumstance
~ riding up and down past Lincoln park,
said North Side man '.it is that there i
always some che gazing at the Lincoln ncc-
i.rT,ent, no matter whether il is fair or q
blizzard prevails. Sometimes solitary per-
son only is to be seen. BIZ: rarely less thar,
three or four are present. Whether i; is aa-
niiratiou Of great work Of art or hona .s
10 the memory OF Americas great=s man.
don't pretend TO say. but / ann certain tina.
no other monument possesses the same inter
est to the public as 10 nafs5Eex presidents
-ChcaSo TnbunA
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-26
Japsu's Marvellous Pro1resG

The lighthouse system il truly q mag.
nificent monument Of spirit and iberality,
maintained, it should never De forgotten,
for the benefit Of humanity at large, and
not with a narrow view to Japan's selfish
interests, since the home keeping navi.
gators have little need of the safeguards
munifcently provided upon the coasts Of
their country. The mint. which was es-
tablished nearly twenty years ago. partly
TO obtain relief from the Inconvenience Of
. foreign metallic currency, and partly to
secure the prestige which belongs to an
independent national coinage, gives char
acteristic evidence of artistic taste as well
as mechanical dexterity. the gold and
silver tokens being pronounced by conneis-
seurs superior in beauty Of design, and at
least equal in workmanship, TO those of
any other country. Telegraphs unite
every part Of the islands, and il is worth
while 20 mention that wherever foreigners
dwell, or are likely to penetrate, the
operators are required to speak foreign
langusges-a mark of consideration no,
found nor looked for in less remote lands
The pcsiosfice enjoys q distinction almos;
unparalleled, even IN the most advanced
western nations With one exception il
Ia the only institution If its kind the re-
ce!pts of WATCH often 50 far exceed the
expenses ss TO contribute materially 70
the revenues Of the stAte.-Atiautic-
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-26

Rich Man TO poor roiationl-Ard now,
James. what part Of the turkey shall send
you.
Poor Relation Ithe last 10 be servedl-Any
part, sir, but the head and feet.-Neyv 1orl;
Sun.
1t costs the United States S2GI0,000 q
year TO carry Oh the war of 1872 even at
this late date.
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-26
Crauaped Quarters.

Bobby docking at the new Inoon,-Ma. is
there really q man III the lnoons
Gothcr-Tlat is Il popular superstition,
Bobby
Bobhy-Well. should think that living IN
= moon like that would make hin bow
legged New York San.
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-26
a .uc1Y LOG.

Brown--You're LUCKY dog. Robinson So
you married girl worth half million dol.
lars in her own right
Robinson trather more sadly than the cir
cuInstaaces seem to war-ants-Ses
BrowIl-No on ought 20 put up the drinks
Babinso.t-Au right, odd man. Jus, wait
while rliD into the houS. and see If c.gn
sts 3 doll2r-Life
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-26
The Future Uncertain.

Caller Ito Flossie, whose mother has
recently married ne second timel-Wcn.
Flossie, how Go,yoH like roGr new papa
FlOssie-I dop't like h.ni quite as muci.
as did at first I'm afraid he isn't going
70 wear very we'll New York Sun
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-26

Buitanhois> IN ciiidre'is garments are ALT
- tear out, specially IN waists and drawers
h.nds. IL you VII stitch a strong cord in
meiiately in front Of the butsonholes ron
viii have m NOR trouble Of this Kind
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-26

AlwaTs eat boiled egg from the she'll Il;
Is the Scotch way and the best wa; AM
other method greatly detractS from the rich
favor OF this nutritious food
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-26

Fried Indian meal puddinz-so oalled-is
rs ,oosSsurae . hreakfaA dish, for The risins
gsreratiou, - su1 en- travel many miles fs
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-26

Towels, brushes and combs should Be ar-
portiaaed upon the army pla1- Each mem
her Of the family sbouid be provided With a
separate outai
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-26

Sorvin Green estimates Jay Gould's for
tune at S6o, 000 GEO. This is considered
MODERATE
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-07-14

At the:frst general election after the
county seat was temporarily located at
Hayward, a vote was taken upon its
permanent location. which resulted In q
tie between HAYWARD and Custer City.
THIS election, SO far as Custer county
was concerned, was declared illegal, and
consequently null and void, the old
officers holding over. The citizens OF
Custer City, realizing the fact that the
vote taken upon the question of the
permanent location of the county seat
was also without force or effect, voted
upon the question ut the next succeed
ing election, the legality Of which has
never been questioned. The result Of
the vote was an overwhelming majority
for Custer City, but by reason Of a fail
ure upon the part Of certain county
off cials at Hayward to canvass the vote,
and also for the further reason that the
ballots had been destroyed, it became
necessary to present proper afhdavits to
the board Of county commissioners
showing that vote had been legally
taken, and that Custer City was right
fully entitled TO the county seat Of Custer
county, which were accordingly present
ed, and the removal was at once ordered
by said board OF county commissioners.
So far as any offers being made, or any
money being used TO influence the
action Of Mr. Hyde, or any other men,
ber Of the board of commissioners, we
place ourself on record as having said
that not q dollar was used for such
purpose, and further, that we are pre-
pared TO make affidavit to the fact of
Mr.. Hyde having paid good round
price, in cash, for the set of blacksmith
tools referred to; and that further than
this, the records do not show that he
ever was the owner of a shop, lot, or
building of any kind in this city. 1t
will scarcely be denied, that the scuril
lous illusions made by this man Walker,
rejecting upon the moral character Of
the early pioneers of Custer, was con-
ceiyed in spite, and born in spleen, and
that in It's random rendition, no regard
for truth or reason has been observed
So far as the article refers to the
urgent necessity Of the removal of the
county seat to Ilermosa, or elsewhere,
we have to say, that we have no dis
position to discuss question which has
so recently been definitely settled by
the late remonstrance against the pro-
position, signed by majority of the
qualified electors of the county at large.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-07-14
Custer Brick.

The present season has been quite m
on account of the unusual prevalence OF
rain, which has been provokingly detri-
mental to the interests Of brickmakers
in the matter OF damage 10 brick, and
the delay Of operations. Notwithstand-
ing all the difficulties encountered in
this direction, the first kiln burned at
to be equal, if not superior, in quality to
any brick heretofore manufactured at
this place. The Custer brick are noted
for their superior excellence, and beauty
Of color. Unlike the brick made from
the clays found in the valleys outside of
the Hills proper, they are Of unusual
hardness, and attractive in color. The
beautiful carmine shade Of the Custer
brick adds much to their appearance,
and is in marked contrast with the dull
gray color of those made from valley
clays.
Mr.. Peter Book, engaged in the manu-
facture Of brick at this place, brick
maker of extensive experience in the
Hills and elsewhere, and familiar with
the various characters Of clays used for
brick purposes, does not hesitate to
pronounce the clays Of this particular
locality to be superior to any found in
the Black Hills region. Mr.. Book is
now engaged in putting up another kiln
under contract to Paul Kleemann OF
this city. The kiln will contain 100000
bricks, and will be opened by August
lst, at which time it is the intention OF
Mr.. kleemann that operations on the
extensive annex to his hotel shall be-
gin. The attention of Mr.. Book has
been called to superior quality Of fire
clay found in this locality, with which
he has been for some time experiment.
ing, and which, by reason Of its high
order of excellence, and abundant
quantity, is liable to become factor in
the matter Of expanding the range OF
Custer's future industries. Samples OF
fire brick, made from this clay by Mr.
Book, have been submitted to the in.
spection Of number of persons, whose
Judgment was entitled to consideration
all of whom pronounced favorably upon
their merits, while Mr.. Book himself
who has submitted them to the most
rigid tests, expresses the belief that fol
the purpose for which this article is
used, they will be found to be far more
durable than any yet manufactured in
this country. Should this prove true,
and there is every reason to believe
it will, this clay will become the basis OF
one OF the many important industries
which shall, in the near future. give
prosperity and prominence to this
promising locality.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-07-14
-IA ~z~g@1~ srn-Hasw1N
III

On and after May st shall sell all goods exclusively
Time Please do not insist paying cash, am here
for my health, and don't need any money.
After mature deibcratOn convinced that this is
the only successful basis which be conducted
in this high altitude owing the exhausted finances and
unlimited expectations of friends and patrons Thanking
YOU for your liberal and prolonged stand Oils during the
past and trusting that you will blow yourselves III plenty in
the future provided you keep putting colateraD
shall eneavor to you we'll that You will always
want to In fact many Of oldest customers
attached to credit system, that they have owed five
and dread TO break the pleasant associations of the
past and the monthly correspondence that have
regarding the matter but will give them pointer that
five years is the limit time.
Yours truly,
\. T. VAN DEVORT.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-07-14

From the best information obtainable,
we conclude that n term of court will
not be held at this place before Octo.
hn,
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-07-14

Lowest Living Prices to All for Cash.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1888-09-27
If a Girl Is Born

In January. she will be prudenf
housewife, given to melancholy, but
good temper,
II in February, humane and Affection
ate wife and tender mother.
Ifin April, inconstant, not very IN
telligent, but likely to be good-look
ing,
If in May. handsome, amiablc, ant
likely to be happy.
If in June, impetuous, will marry
early, and be frivolous.
If in July, passcbly handsome, but
with a sulky temper.
If in August, amiable and practical
and likely to marry rich.
II in September, discreet, attable and
much liked.
II in October, pretty and coquettish
and likely to be unhappy.
If in November, liberal, kind and OF
mild disposition.
If in December, well-proportioned,
fond of novelty and extravagant ST
Louis Republic.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1888-09-27
A LOVERS CATECHISM.
Though Very Good In Its Way, Its Applica-
tI0n Leads to Sad Results.

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The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1888-09-27
Scotch DR.. Graham, with his occult

Scotch DR.. Graham, with his occult
celestial bed, which cost-or so he
said-f16,0 900. His house in Pail Mall
he called the Temple OF Health and
Hymen. Of which deities he pro-
claimed himself the high priest This
temple was decorated with glass Of all
colors, precious vases filed with rare
perfumes, statues Of the human form
divine in their Groves Of Blarney cos
tunes, and the rest Of it, His book on
the principles Of Health" cost half
guinea, and recommended cleanliness,
moderation, early rest and early ris-
ing; sleeping in the light especially in
moonlight; singing, drinking mis- divine
balm at 'only half guinea the
bottle and sleeping, first at one hun
dred guineas a night, and for a fifty
mark note, in the marvellous and
celestial magnetico electric bed. the
first, the only one in the world, or
which ever had existed. 1t was situat-
ed in the holy of holes, il front Of his
charming hermitage" 1t was isolat-
ed on six massive and transparent
columns and covered by a vast canopy
Of brass rods, which communicated
with an enormous electric machine
lodged In al upper chamber,
In the bed-posts we're inserted
vases Of ether which was first
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1888-09-27
OlD-TlME ADVENTURES.
Queer Enterprises That Astonished Lon
don in the Last Century.

Queer Enterprises That Astonished Lon
don in the Last Century.
Cox's extraordinary enterprise, which
ne set going in I'LL, come rather un-
der the head of lunacy than swindling.
His fixed idea was to combine the
wealth and luxury of Asia with the
mechanical inventions Of Europe in a
series of extraordinary artificial pro-
ductions. TO realize his monster
whims he devoted a considerable pri-
vate fortune and an imaginative bent
which was far above the common, and
loaded with his fantastic command the
most skillful engineers, inventors.
clockmakers, goldsmiths and jewelers.
in France and England. He thus, ere
ong, saw himself in possession OF a
asst collection of marvels and master
pieces, finished to the highest perfec-
ton of the art workers powers. Cox's
scheme was to transport all these to
Asia for sale to Eastern potentates. He,
however, kept the collection--not an
unfit precursor of those modern shows
which we call exhibitions nine
years in London. where he charged
half a guinea for inspecting it. Gold,
silver, diamonds and other stones
were worked into all sorts OF animal
forms--ca -camels, elephants, and so on
which moved and seemed to breathe;
birds that sang, ducks that swan,
game that ran about in thicket. A
castle six feet high, which cost over
100000, was destined for the Great
Mogul, and copy Of it was actually
sent to Pekin for the Emperor OF
China. But debt, with its lengthening
chain, fatally encompassed the vision
ary; he never could realize more than
fraction Of his large scale Asiatic
programme; only part of his collection
got to India and the rest was sold up
in London Then there appeared IL
1850 that king Of native QuRoks, the
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1888-09-27

Fer Time Tables. Mspa, Folders, and Price oi
Tickets, address, B. AAURY, IN,
p. n. RoeERs Il. w. How,
Asst. q. r. A. Genl Pass. Agt
]. N. EDWARDS,
Vice. Pres. 4 Genl. Man'gr., Memphis, Tenn
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1888-09-27
$500 REWARD!

We will pay the above reward for any case
81 liver complaint, dyspepsia, sick headache,
indigestion, constipation or costiveness we
cannot cure with Vests Vegetable Liver
Pills.when the directions are strictly compli-
cd with. They are purely vegetable, and
never fail to give satisfaction. Large boxes
containing 50 sugar coated pills. 2oc. For sale
limitations. The genuine manufactured only
by JOHN G. WEST 4 Co., s62 W .MadisonSt,
Chicago, I!ls.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1888-09-27
MiSQUOTED LINES.
Familiar Expressions That Are Generally
Quoted Wrong. -

Quoted Wrong. D,
It is a peculiar faculty Of human
memory to misquote proverbs and
poetry and almost invariably to place
the credit where it does not belong.
Nine men out of ten think that The
Lord tempers the wind to the shorn
amb" is from the Bible, whereas
lawrence Sterne is the author. Pour.
ng oil upon troubled waters is also
lscribed to the sacred volume, whereas
t is not there; in fact, no one knows
is origin:
Again, We hear people say: Tho
roof Of the pudding is in chewing the
,tring This is arrant nonsense aud
he provcrb says; The proof of the
pudding is in the eating thereof and
not in chewing the string"
Nothing is more common than tn
man convinced against his will
Is Of the same opinion still.
This is an impossible condition ot
mind. for no one can be convinced OF
one opinion and at the same time hold
70 an opposite one. What Butler wrote
was cminently sensible;
He that complies against his Will
Is Of his own opinion still.
A famouc passage of Scripture IS
Jften misquoted thus: He that IS
without sin among YOU, let him cast tho
.irst stone" 1t should be: Let hins
first cast a stone.
Sometimes we are told: Behold
how great fire a little matter kiu-
lleth, whereas St. James said BE
hold how great matter little fire.
I1indleth," which is quite different
ching
We also hear that "a miss is as gooe.
80 a mile" which is not as sensible or
torcible as the true proverb: "A miss
Of an inch is as good as mile
Look before you leap" should be,
And look before you ere you leap" "
Pope is generally credited with hav-
ing written
1mmodest words admit Of no defense,
For want Of decency Is want OF sense,
though it would puzzle any one to find
he verses in his writings. They werl
written by the Earl OF Roscommon, wha
died before Pope was born.
Franklin said Honesty is the bes I
policy" but the maxim is Of Spanish
origin and may be found In Don Quix
Jte" -PhiladeHAia Times,