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The Dickinson press., 1888-06-09
murtful Speech in sick Rooms.

The horribly brutal speeches to invalidS
that are madeby visitors apparently friendly
and apparently sane. are incxcusablc. Some
of them are so horrible that one must laugh
at the very remembrance of them.
To 4 dear old gentleman who had been
confined 10 the house for some time. came
the cheerful inquiry: Docs the grave look
pleasant to You. Mr.. -"
y lady sorcly and dangerously aflic.ol
with dropsy, unable TO breathe except i'll Il
sitting position, Worn out by sleeplessncss
and suffering. was thus comforted 10y Il
sympathetic neigllbor after viewing her with
eager curiosity: "Wrll. Mrs. -, You do
look awiully, do hope You will die before
You burst
nervous old man, depressed Ivy Il long
struggle with disease. and feeble, Vet Very
anxious to recover. came this cheering oh
servation: dear me. how You have failed
lately.. Why. You're as white as a sheet.
Your blood is all turning to water. You
can't last long"
By the bedside of Il sensitive M at
tackled with pneumonia. | heard a mos. le-
l~evolent and truly Christian woman say i'll
clear tones. There is no hope. see the
death mark on her face"
bti VIII ii!ti. II III lpT - tltl weeks. lil:ll
some of Your best friend will study Your ap-
learaare and report with startling frank
ness: why, my dear, how You have
changed. | really don't believe | should have
known You. You are paier or more na,ur-
ally flushed, as the case may be, since | was
here last; and. yes, You have p%crceptihlv lost
flesh. But You must get We'll. We all love
You too much: We Il ge, on without YOU
This is said with the kinde>t meaning, but 10
the ''puir sick body it means faintness or in
creased fever, or a cry after the visitor has
departed. Whatever may he Your disease,
the conversation, instead of turning upon
the cheerful and engrossing topics of the
time, is too apt to he fastened to your W
condition. and instances are given of Mi. So
and-So, who died of the same, or Miss This
or-That, who at last recovered, but has never
been her old self since. We all know how
the imagination acts upon the body, even
producing death i'll Il perfectly healthy
person. Then how careful we should he in a
sick rDom.-ChicarO journal.
The Dickinson press., 1888-06-09

German home excited great disgust. Dam
ties formed her, daily living, but think you
that her robust German parentage preserved
her from paying outraged Mother Natures
penalty: No, indeed! She fell n victim to
consumption while yet in her teens. The
poor, abused digestive apparatus could not
manufacture good blood; the great waste
was not supplied, and ''galloping consump-
tom claimed another victim.
While OH the cars, eli route to one of Min
nesota's beautiful lake resorts. ! was attracted
by an anxious mother and her unfortunate
invalid daughter who occupied seats near
mine.
The wan cheeks, the hollow eyes and the
languid air all told their own sad story of
disease and death. The weary one oft had
access to the stimulating flask to sustain her
to the journeys end. AT length the mother
and child partook of a morning meal. a
large lunch hamper indicated II long journey.
l did not observe the mothers choice of fare,
but the delicate girl who had SO aroused my
sympathics made II hearty(D meal of rich
cake and pickles. Yes, she devourcd three
whole pickles and n piece of cake. Think of
it, mothers-of supplying the enormous waste
that was apparently going OIL with only cake
and pickles. Could one drop of good blood
cmanate therefrom! Would disease have
attacked the poor child had the mother pre-
vented such unnatural appetite: She seemed
n woman of culture and aforementioned al
way accompanied with COMMON sense. it
sccms-and l would fam remind her that she
could take her loved one to the most health
full cline of earth, hut she would not keep
her long if her diet consisted of cake and
pickles. Indeed, i'll this instance fear that
nothing could avail, for the blood-which
You know, is the lifc-had already become
impoverished.
See to it, mothers, that your children are
not forming pcrnicious habits of eating what
will lcrcliancc take them To early graves or
render them dyspeptics for lifc.-Ladies'
Home journal.
The Dickinson press., 1888-06-09
An Extraordinary Offer to all Wanting
Employment.

We want live, energetic, agents in every county
in the United States and Canada to sell a patent
article of great merit, ON ITS MERITS. An article
having a large sale paying over 100 per cent.
profit, barring no competition, and on which the
agent is protected in the exclusive sale by n deed
given for each and every county he may secure
from us. With all these advantagesto our agents,
and the fact that it is an article that can be sold
to every house owner. ii might not be necessary
to make IAN EXTRAORDINARY OFFER" to secure
good agents at once, but VIC have concluded to
make it TO show, not only our confidence in the
any agent that will handle it with energy. Our
agents now ut work are making from $50 to $500
a month clear, and this fact makes it safe for us
to make our offer to all who are ont of employ
mcnt. Any agent that will give our business a
thrifty days trial and fail to clear at least 500 in
this time. ABOVE ALL EXPENSES, can return all
goods unsold to us and we will refund the money
paid for them. No such employer of agents ever
dared to make such offers, nor would weif VIC did
not know that we have agents now making more
than double this amount. Our large descriptive
circulars explain our offer fully, and these we
wish to send to every one out Of employment who
! will send lis three one-ccnt stamps for postage.
Send at once and secure the agency in time for
the boom. and go to work on the terms named in
our extraordinary offer. Address at once,
NATIONAL NOVELTY Co.,
: apr al-2m. 5l4 smithnield ST., Pittsburg, Pa.
The Dickinson press., 1888-06-09
The Kaiser's Mysterious philter.

There is current among the peasants Of
Bavaria legend that the long life of Kaiser
Wilhelm was due 10 Il mysterious philter of
which his imperial ma iesty alone possessed
the secret. How the emperor obtained tho
magic beverage is not known. 1t was said
to he Il kind OF spirit which. If it did not give
him immortality, would clable him to live
mail.t' wears more, and supply him with
sufficient bodily and mental power to retain
the government OF his vast empire in hi;
own hands.
The legend furthermore states that the
German sovereign cnndesceniel to make u
present of Il few DROPS OF the charmed lloil,a
to Marshal MoltNe anil Prince Blsnarri
hence also thei- respar,. sc Il .e; bat str,n
to say, lie declined 10 ~ am O. 4. 10
crown prince, becauso tsl.el 49,; /.
would make Use OF his h.a..l. r,,.4.sl T..
the philter, to force hi Il - aol ..te. -. Il.
crowned heads have, il uo,,ars, an ,...I F.,
the emperor for his w1I!e..ul se..e.,
in vain. The ear, il par1.clla-. pravel b.
some OF the sptris, AMI 1t was ,.le re. .,.I g.,
the kaiser 10 obiise HIM w...c.l was tlc II,
cause OF tao present cotls. ~. ,ycen RAJ,
lld l;cgilany.-New Yori i..Alne
The Dickinson press., 1888-06-09
Material for Kitchen Aprons.

After trying many different materials for
kitchen aprons l nave decided that shirting
ginghum is the best. Being about three
quarters of Il yard wide, one breadth answers
Very we'll. thus the time which would be
spent in cutting breadths and sewing seams
is saved, y small plaid Of brown and white,
with narrow lines of red to brighten IT,,
makes a pretty apron, which, if washed and
dried carefully, will look well Il long time,
and there is no doubt about its wearing we'll.
| dislike blue in an apron for two reasons,
namely: 1t is apt in washing to stain the
rubber of the washing machine and wringer,
and II disagrceable odor arises when it is
ironed. If one wishes bibs to her aprons,
less of the bingham will be left after cutting,
if enough for two, four or any other even
number of garments he purchased i'll one
piece.
To ascertain the quantity required, measure
the length necessary for skirt, allowing for
hem and Il little for %shrinkage; then measure
the distance from shoulder to belt. This
length of material will make two bibs. unless
the wearer is uncommonly broad sllouldered,
which must he taken into account i'll culcu,
1ating the whole quantity; then allow two
inches for each belt, as one strip across is
about the right length. Any one after Il lit
tie practice can cut the bib to suit her taste.
Ticking is IL good material for an apron to be
worn when washing.-Good Housekeeping.
The Dickinson press., 1888-06-09
CheRO Living.

''As l told you, the secret of cheap living
is in having no margin for waste Now, in
my system that is the corner stone. In the
first place, every economical housekceper
should learn how to compose her dinners. If
ono day you have an expensive meat dish,
the next day you lave II cheap one combined
with farinaceous food, such as macaroni or
beans, so that both dinners will be equally
nourislling and the one balance the other
New York Evening Sun.
The Dickinson press., 1888-06-09
In the Sick Room.

Writing on the care of sick people a pro
fessional nurse says: "First let us caution
those who enter a sick room against sitting
down Familiarity III the bedside. Oftimes
every movement made by the sitter is u dag
ger thrust to the invalid. Neither should
they ever rest their hand upon any portion
OF the bedstead for support. n girl who
had inflammatory rheumatism told me she
suffered untold agonies through thoughtless.
ness of visitors and care takers in this way
Philadelphia Press,
The Dickinson press., 1888-06-09
Women III Spiritual Darkness.

1t is calculated that there are in Asia and
adjacent islands about 2GO. 000, 900 of Budd-
l,i>c women. None of these have any lnpo
of Immortality. unless in orc of the many
trinstnigratlols all human beings have to
undergo after death. their spirit may chance
to enter a hoy infant, i'll which case they will
in the course of time become Incorporated,
o. rather ctinrcalizcd, with t;a,ulanaa. the
greatest good for ell. There is. however. but
n slender hope of thiS coming to pass, SO ;,,ry
have to make the host of their human life in
this world. The women of Bu,.nall are in
Consequence more ready to lcro:i.e converts
to Christianity than the men are; for as
Christians they are made equal wit, N.en as
regards accessibility to heaven. and have cot
To wait ior ages for purity of soul To .r OBJ
,:ti;.el hy frequent transmigrations.- Jan
Francisco Chronicle.
The Dickinson press., 1888-06-09
Dressing Well.

Since dressing well stand for duty nothing
excuses II self respecting person i'll any walk
i'll life for offending by careless or %slovcnly
attire: and the employer who allows his
help to offend or the mistress who permits
her servant to go about i'll soilcd garments OF
unkempt hair, is himself or herself guilty of
olfenS, against others rights and privileges,
for their p~rerogatives give them the right to
expect and demand clean and orderly habits
of drcss.-.Annie Jenncss Miller.
The Dickinson press., 1888-06-09
The Teacher. Responsibilities.

Is 1t not the mothers business to know the
skill OF her child's teacher as well at least
as that Of the physician who prescrihes for
his sore throat or the tailor who measures
him for his first pantsf 1t is only in desper-
ate cases that we can bring ourselves to pull
the door bell Of n strange doctor and sum
mon him to our house. As a rule, he must
be known and accredited, even tested. before
he receives our confidence, Yet an ignorant
or vicious teacher may work UNNECESSARILY
more harm than any doctor, If we admit
that the soul is worth more than the body.
! We have divine instruction to the effect that
The Dickinson press., 1888-06-09
BE sure that the water is at boiling po

before putting into it the vegetables to be
cooked, If it is cold or lukcwarm the fresh
ness and flavor will soak out into the water.
Place the saucepan over the hottest part Of
Your stove, SO that it will boil us quickly as
possible, and be careful that the boiling pro-
cess docs not cease until the contents are
thoroughly cooked md ready to be dished.
The Dickinson press., 1888-06-09

When the plate is sent up for more meat
send up Your knife and fork with it. 1t is Il
breach of good manners to retain it. In
Germany, however, where the knife and fork
are changed less frequently than with us,
knife rests are often provided at each plate.
The Dickinson press., 1888-06-09
HE coNvicr,s Il

How glad was l when first ] saw my baby's face,
And felt his small, frail fingers c~lasping mine,
I Thought of Nary lying in the Manager place
And wondered not she thought her child diyipei
Behind his prison bars he frowns on me
When the stern jailer opens wide the heavy
door.
In his pale face and trcacherous eye | see
10 trace of tn" dear child | nllrsed ut wore:
And yet ] lovr lim MS l never loved before
Love him with such nm agony of pam that ever
inurr
Ny sad sod ceases not To iluan and cry
With liiacl'> king. "W"ui':t:"d that Knight lie
For thee. lly son. u .A!iSalon. nv son
katherine s. Mason.
The Dickinson press., 1888-06-09
CONSUMPTION SURELY CURED.

To THE EplToR-pleasc inform your readers
that have a positive remedy for the above
named disease. iy lis timely use thousands of
hopeless cases have been permanently cured. l
shall be glad 10 send two bottles of my remedy
FREE TO any of your readers who have consump.
ton if they will send me their express and
post office address. Respectfully. 7. A. SLO-
CUM, NJ. c. 1871 Pearl ST., New York.
Dec. Atm. -
The Dickinson press., 1888-06-09

Hold raiSins under water while Stoning.
This prevents StickincSs to the hands and
cleanseS the raisins. Put the quantity of
raisins needed i'll n dish, with water to cover;
stone them before removing from water.
The Dickinson press., 1888-06-09

y polish for furniture may be made from
half Il pint of linSeed oil, half a pint of old
ale, the white of an egg, one ounce of spirits
of wine and one ounce spirits of salt. Shake
we'll before using.
The Dickinson press., 1888-06-09

To keep Your skin from roughcning, find
by trial what kind of soap suits You best,
and nse 10 other. Frequent changes of soap
are bad for the complexion.
The Dickinson press., 1888-06-09

we need not fear those who nave no power
to kill the soul. An INSCRIPTIONS teacher
has the power to d~eform-perhaps to destroy
both soul and body.-Caroline B. lie Row
in Woman.
The Dickinson press., 1888-06-09

The best way to mend torn leaves of books
is pasting them with White tissue paper. The
print will show through it.
The Dickinson press., 1888-06-09

Blankets and furs put away we'll sprinliled
with borax and done up air tight will never
be troubled with moths.
The Dickinson press., 1888-06-09

For Il sore throat there is nothing better
than the white of an egg beaten stiff with all
the sugar ii will hold and the clear Juice of a
lemon.
The Dickinson press., 1888-06-09

When you wan to take out IL broken win
dow pane heat the poker, run it slowly along
the old putty and soften it loose.
The Dickinson press., 1888-06-09

y ham for boiling should he soaked over
night i'll tcpia water. then trim carefully of
all rusty fats before putting on the fire.
The Dickinson press., 1888-06-09

Soaking the feet in warm water. in which
a spoonful of mustard has been stirred is
beneficial i'll drawing the blood from the
head.
The Dickinson press., 1888-06-09

y school for wives is about to he established
i'll England, the pupils of which will be i'll
structed i'll practical housewifcrv.
The Dickinson press., 1888-06-09

Fresh meat beginning to sour will swcetel
if placed out of doors in the air over night.
The Dickinson press., 1888-06-09
STEWART AND VANDERBILT.

Good fresh buttermilk made from swee
cream is a serviceable drink i'll diabetes.
, 1888-10-21
WILLIAM MYERS
1915 Ferguson Street, Cheyenne, Wyo.

Courtesy of Hyo. Archives & H
, 1888-10-21

English Cashmeres, in all shades...."........
Double width Serges, in all shades...;..."...'
Thirty-six inch Cashmeres, in all shades.
Thirty-eight inch Waile Suitings, in all shade
All-Wool Flannel Suitings, in all shades
Fine All-Wool Henriettas, in all shades......'
Silk Finish Henriettas, in all shades..;....-.
Fifty-four inch Broadcloths, in all shades.
Extra finish English Broadcloths............
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A sample pavement is being laid on
West Court street by the Miller Paving
Company.
The various Sunday schools of the city
are already preparing for Christmas enter
tainments.
Dan Beauregard, small negro, who
spends most OF his time ON the rock pile,
was arrested yesterday on the charge OF
larceny.
A walking match occurred at Montgom-
cry Park yesterday afternoon between
Archie Carr, professional, and five others.
OF course Mr.. Carr won.
James Williams, the negro barkeeper
who broke his wiic's left arm, was sent TO
jail yesterday by Squire Garyin to await
the action Of the Grand Jury.
Alexander Boyd, a molder, was arrested
last night on the charge of attempting TO
force an entrance into tie residence OF w.
Z. Hall, OF No. 337 Georgia street
Mr.. S. II. Haynes is on still hunt for
some capable man to take editorial charge
OF Republican daily paper which, he
gives out, will soon be started here.
j. ii. Strickland, colored, and T.. II.
Furry, white, Were arrested last night on
the charge Of passing counterfeit silver
dollar. They were released on bonds.
Henry Benner, colorcd, was bound over
to the State by Squire Garvin yesterday
to answer for stealing hat and some
money from Maggie Philips, also colored.
An interesting meeting for men only
will be held in ihc rooms OF the Young
Mems Christian Association, POI Main
street, tonight at $50 o'clock. Young
and old men will receive cordial welcome,
Come and enjoy the singing.
Constable Mason yesterday attached the
growing crop and 800 pounds OF seed
cotton belonging 10 Louis Williams. q
farmer ON Fnme's Island, Just above tbs
city, TO satisfy a claim held by Mrs. Nj
Bannon, amounting TO S2SS.0O.
Friday night next at the Gayoso Hotel
the members Of ~ Andrews Society aud
invited guests, vii, duly celebrate n. An
drew's Day Ia an appropriate manner
There will be a grand banquet, music
toasls and responses and u jolly good lin,
generally.
William Jehlen, who bears the rcputa
| ton OF being tough, was arrested ycster
| day on a warrant issued by Squire Gar
vim. charging him with assault and bat
terry upon Reese Cain. Jehlen gave bone
in the sum OF 500 Tor his appearance n
| trial this morning
Paul McClanahan and Mrs. Dora v
Cunning, alias Whiieclupel, were arres,e,
yesterday by Constable Robert Lee, OF
warrants sworn out by James Cunning, o
Nicksburg, changing them with open an,
notorious lewluefs The prosecutor is thu
| husband OF Mz Cunning, who is nov
seeking divorce in the Nicksburg court
upon the ground Of adultery. Gunniny
| claims that since bis vile came 10 Mem
/ phis, about six months ago, she has beef
| living in adultery with McClanahan. tn,
/ trial Is announced for o'clock this after
noon. before Squire Garyin. A score o
prominent youpg men have been sum
moned TO testify IN the case and sensa
iional developments are looked for.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27
BRIEF KILOGRAMS.

Mr.. Vim. Rn'o las bought out Samuel
Marii"ld, aud become sole proprietor OF
the Knoxville Jo,uud.
oil Wasagain struck in The gas well In the
Scquatchic Valley, eighteen miles froin
Chattanooga, Yesterday.
A ten year oil daughter OF George
Farmer was killed by powder explosion
at scrullon, Pa, yesterday.
Jack Chinn, the well known iuriman,
pleaded guilty % the charge Of cutting Joe
bowling at the la,onia race track 10.
Gently.
George Gilber and Glenn Blodsctt.
aged sixteen and fourteen wears respect
lively, fell through lhc ice Sunday while
skating at Char.gs City, Ia, aud were
drowned.
Arrangements have been made 10 have
n meeting Of the Central Traffic Associa-
ton 20 agree upon rast.b0und dressed beef
rates from Chicago. the mcclingt TO bo held
at Chicago on Friday.
The will Of the late Rear Admiral Bald.
/ win bequeaihs the bulk II his estate b. his
/ widow, son Charles II. and daughter, Mrs.
| Florence Deacon Other relatives aud
charities receive s3S,0)l
Harry T. Phillip. Kate Casilclon's hus.
band and Frank lannchill. Jr, became
involved Ia qua'ruI In q s. Louis lager
beer saloon last night Tannehill wa
finally whipped by a peaoomakor.
A special from Fond du lac, Wis. says
! Charles and Henry liohlman, OF Auburn,
agod Twelve aud ton years respectively,
we're drowned iu Mud lake, OsccolG.
They went onto The Ice 10 get a ball, aud
both broke through.
Emory s. Turner. formerly of NeWburg
y. y, but recently oi CortrE, Col, Whcr,
he IL well known has been arrested IL
boston for oilsns committed in the Yves
by detectives who have followed him Oyci
| 200 miles. Numerous victims have sui
iered ut his hands 10 Cortcz.
Thomas Tallmau. cashier Of the dciunc
Traders Rank OF Chicago, was indicted b,
the Grand Jury yesterday morning on
charge VI cmbezz.rmont for having 70
cciyrd deposits knowing that the bank wa
na,lycnL Tallmlu was arrested ycslcrla,
afternoon and takCu before Judge JAM N
where he gave bombs Ia the sum oi $40,
OOO.
John Ilronek, Tie alleged Chicago con
spiutor. was phsc,l on trial In judge Col
linsa court Yesterday morning aud ia
work ol impanclIug a Jury was begun
Hronek n chafrfl with conspiracy, wit
. Frank Chapek. Hank Kloboun and Ru
, dolph Scyic, 70 blow up the housco q
Judges Gary ahd 1rinncll. The accuse
will have scpanaie trials.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27

Rio Grande baggage.carset fire to the train,
and before 1t could be extinguished three
cars were consumed, but, fortunately, no
one was imprisoned in them. The escape
OF the passengers seems miraculous. Two
train men were killed, w. ii. Phillips, ex-
press messenger, and ]. ii, Flint, baggage
master, both OF the Rock Island.
The wounded are: Martin Munette, en-
gineer OF the Rio Grande train, slight
fracture OF skull and badly hurt internally,
probably die; Joseph Berry, engineer
Rock Island, head cut and badly bruised;
Harry Smith, fireman OF Rio Grande train,
fatally injured.
kSeveral others were more or less injured,
but none fatally. The responsibility, it is
claimed, rests with the train dispatcher.
The conductor OF the Rock Island train
received orders at Colorado Springs, Civ.
ing him the right Of way to Denver, and
the conductor OF the Grande received his
at Burnham, giving HIM the right of track
TO Colorado Springs.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27
THE MEMPHIS
ruR.pAY. -. NovnM1ER p. I0oo
NM KIT2INTERCTN PLIN

Tns ArrrAL yesterday ulipsrd some
questions TO Mr.. William Huizcubarscr
with regard 10 his plan Of raising money
with which to pave thcsncci8 Thcs'qucg.
ilons le answers satisfactorily This morn
ing. Relying ON the opinion ,ha the out
standing bonds Of ihc city may De H.
funded, he is able 10 present q very aitmc-
tive proposition, and Is confident that an
issue OF ~, 10000 bonds can D. loai.d OFT
3 per cent This Includes new bonds
10 iheamount OF 100000 iur street paw
>ingpuyusos The iniorH. un thiH amount
would boz lc,g than that wc have nov topaz
onS3, Acknowledgment, when thcunnuli
expense Of S,h,000 for ropair i1 a!jcl loo.
The difference would De a sinking fund oi
So, j00 These figures ave- very m.
porlaut IN their lesson, and deserve
careful consideration at the meeting
called for this afternoon at lhr
Merchants Exchange. So many prop
ositions have been mndc, by the way, that
the meeting viii hc confronted boy % r..
marlahlc contpnyiy OF opinion, aud
II viii be nocc.ary TO adopt some
systematic method Of action in or.
der 10 arrive ut any rsulA a com
mitc may Do appointed to import
plan, unless the opponents IT improve.
mcnt succeed Ia c1oc,.us an indefinite
postpoucmcnt OF the whole subject. but
tits to be hop,i t1, h.w shall De-
adopted policy Of nyot alton which
vii a. least satisfy lhc pcopIo o.. 90 their
ability io do anything 90 ol liit cam hy
Ihowu TO the general satisfaction chat thy
people aro povgrly.s a great l,a. cot brain
ackins will BE- ob,ia,,l, bu, unless ihi
can be- shown the subject Wil bee rcyi,v
stgi every hard rain.