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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-03
The Care of the Eyes.

Frances Wadsworth Johnson, in Good Housekeep-
ing.
TO read or write in twilight Or dim light of any
kind is trying to the optic nerve. Parents should
be especially Watchfu over their children in regard
to this.
The keenness Of the sailors organs OF sight is al
most proverbial. This effect has two causes The
cold, salt spray dashing into the seamens eyes,
strengthens ana hardens them. Also, the mariners
practice of constantly piercing the atmosphere to
sec something, often absolutely undscernble
greatly trains the organ in clever acuteness. A
thought is Immediately suggested; would it not be
ben fetal to teach children TO Cst their ability to
see distant objects! The hands of the court house
clock an incoming vessel, family appearing
train the rapidly fading forms OF birds in fight and
many other objects that the little ones would be
eager to notice if 50 directed, would aid to expand
and perfect the various delicate, and infinitely
beautiful parts which compose the eye.
Infants are frequently born with eyes 50 weak
that they ''Waer' upon exposure TO wind or light
even when judlciously advanced to these. This
weakness may be cured by frequent bathing with
water of Tie sadness and temperature Of tears or as
in my experience has been Of more value dashng
cold water over the eyes each time before taking out
aud neyerbath.ng the babys face, especially about
the eyes with warm water Cold tea is also recon-
mended, and may do the work for some and fail in
other cases.
Incipent and even sometimes, either acute or
chronic Inflammation Of the eyes may be soothed by
laying over them a cloth saturated with extract Of
hamame,is.
There are few people who are not occasionally
ANNOYED by an 8ggrayating tWitching Of the muscles
ofthe eye. This is caused by abuse Of the organs
general Weariness Of the whole system and the
remedy Of course, is rest.
Students and others comp fled b Use the brain a
great deal ofen complain Of a deathly sleeplness
an utter inability to hold the eyes open. This is not
at all disease Of the eyes but merely natures de-
mani far her just dues. physician Of my &C
4uautauce, in such q case, once recommended "a
weeks sleep and it .uiiiced,
Where the eyes are 50 afflicted that rest ard
simple remedies fail to restore then no time should
be lost before consulting an ocust and submitting
these valuable organs to skilMl professional treat
neut.
one important thought was almost forgotten. It
is very H'ud.c0us 70. the sick, sitting or recumbent
to -.au or use the eyes closely TIE eges probably
..3u flc.r intimate relation with the brain, are
s.mra,heacauy affected By eyery SD that may at
.a-f t-y other part Of The body.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-03
LIFE IN MONTANA.

81 think" says q writer in the San Francisco
Chronicle Montana must be altogether plpasfnt
country Democracy seems TO obtain in q form
which would perhaps please the anarchist if tho
anarchist did not want all things and all people 10
work for his personal comfort The gambling
houses there are all proudly labeled 50 that You
cannot mistake them for churches or private resi-
denCcs, Licensed Gambling House is there in lull
big print, and in those exciting establishments
white men ard women negroes Chinese and In
dams gamble in utter annihilation OF
race proudicc5. Money bet levels MI ranks in
race and makes the white, yellow ana red men
brothers, perhaps with the same difference in
personal ideas of value as the chips. The most
prominent hotel is looked upon rs paatal Tho
bedrooms are six feet by four. One can understand
why they gamble there But Montana is not any
worse than California used to be, There were some
pluces in this state where woman rights had reach
ed a painful settlement by the adoption by women
Of mems privileges. A friend of mine tells how
once he was staging it through n rough mining
country and in the stage were two ladies going ON
one mining camp 10 another in pursuit Of change Of
air. The snow was doep on the ground and my
friend hauled out his pocket flask and handed IL
very politely 10 the other men in the coach They
took sip and when ne had taken one himself no
ladies had watched the proceeding closely, and
wien they smw him pepare TO put it away one Of
them burst out:
say. sal, get on to the son of gun. lie ain'k
even gon to offer us'n drink"
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-03
clips that Touch Liquor Shall Never Touch
Nina


,Ii,on
Alica = 40 s+oo7 o,,o,tir p'o 1o,.or ono WIGHT
No, rboeLs e,,sIo1 a,d ,,1o-c;Nr '-e
80 80 siiEt '-'N 0"'1s'
she had placed sweet rose in her wild Towing
nalr'
As she dld That night, as she stood by the door,
VI the COT where she dWeit py The soe OF the moor
1,or 1o,.or ,,o :, is,., -. .., ,on,,o,, ~
ia 49, 80 ~ ,+ ~ 49,, ~ ~ 80, 80 - 800
- --' '''-' 90 '''- NlN va -'''e P'Hs "''
But daylight was fading and also ween
ger tehl eF was raining twas pam 10 be seen,
For no" she stand still, then tune she would
hum,
ans mpate!itIy mutler i W4su he would come"
.o.. ,,,,,. :.o,, ,;-. .,.....-
ra;t S"' "N"' my ~ NOV p' " ''' ~
Aud William has Oft kept me waiting Of late,
know where he stays, it is easy to tell,
He SPENDS many an hour at the sign OF the Bell
1,yis,, he ,,,15 l,eor, Non, ,,i, ,l,,,s o,,.,.
Il 5 sakish companions do lead him astray
Che h ard quick stop and her Young breast beat
last
AS she said am glad lie IS coming at last
But twas only neighbor who hasteued 70 speak,
As he mo.Gel the llivk flush on ,heyoung mai1en's
cheek
And Ms aged eyes tWln6ltd with pleasure and glee
Now don't think at all / IL intending 10 blame
Fer tIUe love ought ne'er be made subject OF
shame
But III! tel YOU, 10 warn you, ! fancy my lass,
Youns William is getting ton o I'd the glass
And Oh ifyou wish for he love that endures,
voirs ''''-
He went on MS way, but The truth ned Impressed
Took root ANA sunk deep in tie fair maidepis
breast, ..,.....
And things he pOu,l s4lrTrlV IT hpf,
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-03

Alma Iaughter, l:da, IeXas-SiberiN is bounded
on the north by the Arctic ocean; On the cast by
sea Of Knmschatka sea Of Ochotsk aud sea Of jess
and on the south by the Chinese empire and Turk
stan ana on the west by Europe. Tobolsh is the
largest city. It's principal rivers are the Obc the
Ycnisci, and the Lena. IT belongs to Russia. Us
population docs not equal that Of Scotland The
climate is very cold. its mines are worked by
cxilcs, who are banshed from Russia. Most Of the
exlles come from Poland Siberia has got one Of
the largest lakes in the world. It's name is Lake
Baikal and it was at the mouth of tie Lem river
that the survivor Of the jeanette expedition as
found.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-03

no cca. marble ,ake two PARIS common soda
enc part pumicc stone and one part finely powder
cd chalk. Mix with wafer rub well over the
marble aud wash oil With soup an! water
miX,u'e nsea ON stained marble consists Of one
ounce of ON gall, one gin orlvc, one and half tea
spooniuls ofturpcntiue made into raste with pipe
clay put tAc paste over tie stain and let il re
main several DAYS
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-03
from the Blnghamton Republican.

There is a girl in the treasury department at
Washington who can pick a counterfeit bill out Of q
pile containing s20GOO0l). There is prize for some
man. Think Of being able to sleep o nights with
out the haunting fear hanging like q sword Of
Bunker Hill over your head that there may be q
counterfeit bin in your s20OJO000
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-03

Trained feas are exhibited from time 10
time IN this city Whether trained Of unframed
they are extremely interesting insects simply from
an athletic point Of view. A healthy flea win cover
go times its own length o. one jump They are
rlucky fighters and win stand On heir hind legs
and strike at one another until they lose legs anten-
ne and life. A single hea has been known % draw
q silver cannon twenty four times It's own weight
and 70 show 10 fear a. the discharge 81 gun powder
from the cannon.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-03


n-sFries tnan that inspired by passion or pretty
!ace winch VIII fade So soon. Eal n The pure voung
gin who looks upon the nlariooc Stare ms sonnet. ina.
sa2rel and not 10 lc entered into lcElv 0g n,luG-
Nisediy, and To- lho pure vofn, man ". oyespe,ts
all WonanE.nl ana wno n,eau, what h,.-:.rs whoa
he promises to love ANA comfort and o.u-l.is
bride so lons IS they both shall live sr most en-
phaticaly, marry young before the formation Of
habits and tastes and oninirns which Won viii hud
dlLeu.t 10 change and which must bo changed il
tAe mat ,I-uui0l wLeo.s run smoothly Marry and
III one sense grow IN together. lay aside ,eliaud
as far us possible conform M each 10 The wishes Of
VIC otHrl, remembering always thai he or she WHO
gives up the most gains The greater victory.
And just here let me repeat au une .dote ola wife
OF a few months who, IN the midst Other nr9t
quarrel was asked 10y hos husband which ougHJ 10
give up INST the man. who wa the head oi Ike
woman, or me woman, who was crested for tine
man With smile and lis the wife rcI,ct;
Nei,hef the stronger nor tie weaker, hu. The one
VINO loves the most
Brave words these and true. and recalled with
bitter tears by the husband who, within loss than
year STOOD by the grave OF the Young i 'w,.c, who
had loved the most,
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-03

Mrs a. T. Frar Cave spring, Ga, wishes to
know il any one can give her the address Of Curry
Iriar. lie went 10 Benton county. Texas with
family by the name of Glass N S&3. Please address
above with information
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-03

b. j., TeXana, Cherokee Nation I. THE ed
dress Of keeps shirt manua tory" Is III fremont
street, Boston, Mass.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-03

Miss Maggie A. Boyd oft Roads Iredell Co,
~ C-Can furnish any one with bulbs of the CHINA
mon vine and other seed, if they viii write TO the
above address
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-03
NOMAN'S KINGDOM.

This is the ladies column. They are invited to
The editGess, will answer questions accept sug-
~
Nor long since a request was sent Us TO pub
hsh the poem The lips that touch Liquor,
ETC." The original poem was published: be
ginning, "Iou are coming TO WOO me- just
otter that appeared i'll our columns, a yo-ng
lady friend sent us a poem with the same
title, and which we think SO beautiful that we
wish our young friends to enjoy it, There
could be no more appropriate time for its ap-
pearance than at the beginning OF the New
Year time for making and Strengthening
good resolutions, and we trust it win be read
and enjoyed.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-03

DEAR CHILpREN: l want to tell you that
some Of my best letters have been left ont this
week because they We're too long oJg letters
or letters writes with a pencil win never 90
ii. / know you Will gladly welcome a letter
from Uncle VIII" / always do.
AUNT St.o1ku
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-03

Mrs L T. FNWleG, MahaWbe Lowe county, Ore
gon wishes ne one 10 send her OF tell her where
she can get beer seed.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-03

for TnE CoNsnTvroN fer him, it win be such com
fort to him in his lonely hours Whit do you think
of this idea? Let hear at once what you all think
ofthe plan,
Noie-IoU have improved very much. l think
friend Of iIcaIy West takes the paper and lets him
read it ami th.; viii Go.
Elsie Wilson, Kilkenny Mmu.-no any Of You
Nnowvherc 10 send for the outfit for making tissue
paper ao",r' ! would he very much Obliged If
some one would tell me What Size for the blocks?
Maggie and Walker Ward. Frcdonin, Ala.-NlanG
mas just finished reading brother and nlyselftEe
cousins letters and we would not let her rest until
she promised 10 write to You for me. would write
myself bat ! am little girl Just five years old.
Brother and send you our prctiest picture for your
scrap hook
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-03

Mrs. II. Humphrey, telegraph oper-
tor, Chicago, Ills, gives the following
testimony: ~ had bad cough for
nearly a year, and could get no re-
lief Had TO leave my place IN the
Office. / tried many remedies, even
physicians' prescriptions, without
any relief One evening my husband
brought home a bottle Of Piso's Cure
for Consumption, saying, this is tho
only medicine we have not already
tried had not slept might for six
weeks, and could not lie down. i
took dose Of Piso's Cure that night
before supper, and one at bedtime,
laid down and went to sleep, never
waking ill morning. Have not lost
a night sleep since. This was three
months ago, and now have almost
forgotten my cough"
Sold by all druggists. 20 cents
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-03
Correspondence.

Hattie 1ompklns, Tuscumbla Ala.-I live four
miles south Of Sheffield It Is quite n city now,
scarcely four years old. It claims 10 have three
thousand inhabitants, There are five large iron
furnaces; one is completed, and rs chimney Is one
hundred and sixty feet high they have had fire in 1t
about three weeks drying IL out which VIII be done
for two months, and then they win commence
making iron. The tail chimneys can be seen for
eight OF ten miles around. walk rnile 10 school
with my little sister and brother
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-03

Anna Perkins, Crown Point, Fla am going to
suggest plan and see how the cousins will Ike It,
When you write write what you have been, or nrc
studying; how much you have learned this year
how many injurious habits You have given up.
That is to say What have you done thuts worth the
dong? what have you learned that's worth the
knowing? For think five were sure we were i'm.
proving all the time some way or other, II would
make all feel better Don't you? Aunt Susie,
would like to have your opinion on this subject
VIII you kindly give it, | would like for some OF
the much advanced cousins in cducationJ to write
to me. with best wishes to all, ! cosc.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-03

A "Magic city, Girl.-I have been quietly walt
ing 70 see letter from the 'magc city" but haven't
seen one yet; 20 | think I win be the first one 70
venture, am stranger among you, but ifmy
letter is published, win write again. / have long
known The Constitution, and 10 know it isto love
H." ] am taking It IN my own name nov aud
think Il nice 10 have It sent 70 me am young
lsouseEeepcr now. as mama is away On a ylat; 70
tLa NLee LccLpe- come Ln hnnav.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-03

Mr. J. 6 Hunter Greensboro, y. C.-Will Mrs. B.
L. A.. ofWayerly Texas please send me herfIll adj
dress? would like TO exchange seeds with her can
also tell her where she can get the grass heads.
am particularly anxious to get the seed she men
toned i'll her letter.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-03

Mrs. Lula Watson, Savannah, TENN enjoy
reading the many dear letters of our sisters; also the
little folks letters am the mother of two sweet
Little girls and darling little boyI appreciate the
good advice and receipts given i'll this department
Mrs Allie Broun!ee, write ofener, your letters
know are welcomed by ALL
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-03
Correspondence.

c. p, RI take pleasure in giving Alice w
Richardson Cleburne. Texas, the address ASKED for
through Woman's Kingdom; it IS No, sos Chestnut
street viii any of the ers Of the Kingdom give
me the address of Niissnou. whose letter appeared
i'll the columns November, 1856.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-03
We Can Not All Have Her.

The voice Of dog on a raft at sea is very
apt TO be a bark in distress
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-03

Emmie Holllnshead, Midland, ca = am eight
years old today and win write but little Just to
make one Request and 20 ask you have improved
any IN writing Ny request IS 70 ask the cousins for
all Of ss 20 scnd "sunbcai1'g' friend a Christmas
present, and men Eend y sfel apiece and EIbscrbe
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-03

Edney Calf Mrs. B. !. A., Waverly, Walker
county, Texas, will send her address TO Mrs J. Nc
liver, lsdney Ga she will receive package of glass
beads. fany of the correspondents would like TO
exchange flower seed would like to correspond with
them, as ! have nice collection and would be
pleased to exchange for other kinds. Address as
above.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-03

George c. Wootcn, Smiley, Texas Having be
come very much interested in the Young Folks
column would like to he admitted as one OF tho
cousins. THE CONSTITUTION being the banner paper
of our native land, my grandfather still takes it,
although we have been making the beautiful lore
star state our home for several years l enjoy read
ing the cousins letters these long winter evenings
and wish that some Of them would write to me.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-03

Mrs Matte Smith, Grand Junction, Tenn. 1
have pleasant home; will share it with any nice
lady who is willing to help me with my housework.
put out my washing and ironing; do the rest my
self with the help of the children. Asmy health is
not good would like 10 get help, i'll could get
some one who would take an interest and make it
their home.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-03

sarie l. Famell, Ward MIL \. C--Aunt Susie,
would like to see your picture ut the head of the
column. We tried some OF your games given in the
last CONSTITUTION; we found that there was much
fun in them. | send you square for your quilt
hope it will suit, send dime that you Will put
my name and brother Sammic name i'll your Bible.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-03

sallie Perkins, White Plains GL-IIcre comes
another girl ofthrteen summers from the old red
hills Of Georgia, who has been wishing for a long
time to Join the little folks. | have been picking
cotton ever since it first commenced opening, but
not because wanted TO pick it. think it is very
kind TO give all to ourselves, and thinl;
we ought to make it as interesting possible. l
wish some of the cousins ABOUT my age would cor
respond with me. l send yol card for your scrap
book
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-12

direct me TO Salem street, Officer
Cert. You go through Providence
court to Washington street, skin
through Cornhill until you come to the
straight part. circle round Scollay
square till you find an outlet. and in
quire again. That's as far as my beat
goes.-TId-B Bits
Humane enthusiasts cannot agree
upon the best methods of putting GRIM
inals to death. What is wanted is
some gentle, tender method which
won't infiict pain nor jar on a muir
derer's feelings. He must be treated
as gingerly as yearling babe and his
character must not receive a STAIN
Detroit Free Press.
In society-O. Hattie. you should
have attended the Paradise german at
the Metropolitan Hotel last night.
Hattie (curiously)-Paradise german?
What kind of german is that? Mel
lie (rapturouslD-Why, don't you
know? It's one where there are ever
so many more gentlemen than girls.
Hattie (tearfully)-How lovely! I'm
so sorry [ missed it. - Washington
Critic.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-12
They Wear Wigs Now.

1.-THE short-hair craze has sort of
run out" said Washington lady bar
Der. ''Some of the hair has got dis
couraged through being cut so often
and never given chance TO grow, so
that now it won't. That is the trouble
with lots of heads l could mention.
1t doesn't do for young lady to cut
off her hair short too late in life.
That's why there are a great many
wigs being worn this season. You
saw all those young ladies with short
hair last summer? You don't see them
now. Sometimes hair grows out very
we'll after it has been cut short. Some
times it doesn't. We have sold quite
number of wigs on account of this
change of fashion. There were some
pretty suits of hair spoiled by that
short-hair cut. Some refuses ever to
grow long again, some grows out stiff
and straight, some loses all of its nat
urai color. Soft, blonde hair came
out sitter and darker. Young ladies
who had soft, curly hair of rich nat
ural color were struck with the short
hair craze And now-well, they are
awfully sorry. All the curl is gone.
The softness is gone, too, and so has
the rich color. The most common re-
suit has been the entire loss of the nat
uraI tendency to curl. Constant cut
ting has made the hair straight.
Sometimes they have their own nat
ural hair that was cut Oft made over
into Minneapolis Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-12
The English Sense of Humor.

Mr.. Chauncey Depew was talking a
while ago with some New Y ork friends
and she conversation turned upon the
density of Englishmen in the matter of
humor. Said Mr.. Depew, laughing
over some anecdote that had just been
related: Some years ago l had to
make an after-dinner speech at the
country home of genial and wealthy
Englishman who lived hundred miles
or so from London. began by apol-
ogizing for my lack of preparation on
the ground that the man who usually
wrote my extemporaneOu speeches
had failed to put in an appearance.
Nobody smiled. I tried again, and
that attempt was no more successful
than the first. In fact, every effort
made to interest and convulse the
gentlemen gathered about that ban
quet-table seemed to plunge them into
deeper and more profound gloom, and
was CHASTITY and grewsome failure.
went over to Paris and travelled
about the Continent for several weeks.
Then l returned to London and was
walking up Regent street, when | met
the Englishman who had been my en-
tertainer in the country He came up
to me with Il burst of Laughter. As he
grasped my hands in his the tears al
most ran down his cheeks he was
laughing so hard. He exclaimed:
My boy, that was a capital joke of
yours ABOUT your eXtemporaneous
speech at my banquet. Ha, ha, ha! /
came all the way up to town to have a
laugh with you about it. And he did
laugh. Finally. said to him: That
was very kind of you. You must have
come up by the slow express?' He
looked at me with an expression of
deep amazement, and didn't see him
for a week. At the end of that time
he came up to me again, laughing all
over, and roared: BY jove, Depew,
that was witty thing you said to me
the other day. The slow express!
Ha, ha, hal
And that" continued Mr. Depew,
''goes to show that Englishmen really
appreciate humor, though they are
apt to be in the rear of the procession.