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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-10-11
sENsELEsS REPININo.

A Feeling Which E8etraya Weakness Of .
Most Despicable Character.
When we are suffering under the
pressure of our distresses, whether
they be Of regular continuance, or
have come upon us of Il sudden, we are
apt to imagine that no Individual in
the surrounding world is so unfortu-
nate as we are. or. perhaps, that We
stand altogether by ourselves in calam-
ity. or. at the most, belong to small
body of unfortunates. forming an ex.
ception to all the rest of mankind.
We look to neighbor. and, seeing
that he is not afflicted with any open
or palpable grievances. and makes no
complaint OF any which are hidden
from our eyes. we conclude that he is
4 man entirely fortunate and thor
oughly happy. while we are never
free from trouble of one kind or an
other. and. in fact, appear as the very
step-children of Providence.
For every particular evil which be-
sets us we find contrast in the exact
ly opposite circumstances of some
other person. and by the pains of envy,
perhaps, add materially to the real ex.
tent OF our distresses. Are we con-
demned to severe toll for our daily
bread, then. we look to him who gains
it by some means which appear to us
less laborious. Have we little Of
worldly wealth, then do we compare
ourselves with the afliuent man, who
not only commands all those neces-
saries of which we can barely obtain
sufieiency, but many Injuries besides.
which we only know by name. Are
we unblessed with the possession Of
children, we pine to see the super
abundance which characterizes another
family. where they are far less earn
estly desired. Are we bereft of q sue
cession of tenderly beloved friends or
relatives, we wonder at the felicity OF
certain persons under our observation.
who never know what it IL to wear
mourning.
In short, no evil falls to our lot hut
We are apt to think ourselves its al
most sole victims, and We either over.
look great deal Of the corresponding
vexations Of our fellow-creatures, or
think. In our anguish, that they are
far less than ours.
such repining Is weak and senseless.
Whoever finds that he IL becoming ad-
diceed to II should resolutely brace up,
and compel himself to take : more
ehesEful view Of fhingA -M Z Led1es
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-10-11
He Saw . Quaker.

'.Did you see any quakers in Phila-
delphia?" was asked of a Detroiter
who lately returned from that city.
.sOnly one that was sure Of.
s.Did he thee and thou you?"
s.He did. He got down OF his hack
and said: If thee don't pay me two
dollars I'll knock thy blamed head ofl.
and 1 paid. although I knew the regu-
lar fare was twelve shillings. You
don't want to fool with those Quakers
any, and don't you forget it!'-Dstsois
1Hos Press.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-10-11
SCHOOL AND CHURCH

Rev. Augustus Totem, the only
colored Catholic priest in this coun-
try. Is the pastor Of St Joseph's
Church. Quincy. III.
Kentucky has six counties-Har-
Ian. Knott. Perry. Letcher, Bell and
Leslie-that have never had church
within their borders during the sixty
or seventy years of their existence a.
counties.
-Germany is doing considerable
foreign missionary work nowadays.
1t has eighteen societies and supports
522 missionaries. who look after their
10000 converts. Last year the total
receipts in money were over 500. 900.
"A rector writes to the Guardian
that "celibate order among the
clergy is one of the imperative necessi-
ties of the time" the reason being
1.-the impossibility of supporting wife
and family upon the ordinary income
Of a curate."
The brother who murmured In his
heart against God while the drought
lasted, bat did not thank him for the
blessed rain when it came, is very
much like the rest Of us-rcady to as
cribe all troubles to Providence and all
blessings to Characterization Advo-
cate.
Bishop Vladimir. the new Russian
Bishop of California, Alaska and Aleu-
tian Islands, brought to this country q
full boy choir of forty voices. The
new Bishop is transferred to the United
States from Japan. and his special
work will be to improve the now
wretched condition of the CreOles and
Indians in Alaska.
John Carswell. . deacon of the
Scotch National church CT Blooms
bury, Eng. was recently fined five dol
lars in a police court for assaulting the
wife Of johnson. q village painter,
in the church. The evidence was that
he struck her with the pedestal of the
offertOry box and pushed her so that
she became ill and had to leave the
church. The assault was the part Of a
row between the church officials and
the pastor, Rev. j. Mackie.
Philadelphia has new religious
sect whose title is fearfully and WON
delfully constructed. 1t is 1.-THE Ec-
clcsia of Israel; the Cyipz Of Worship
ping Congregation of Our Fathers
Kingdom on Earth" They have re-
vised the opening sentences Of the
Lords Prayer so that they read: ''Our
Father who art in Heaven. hallowed
be Thy name. Thy hand of power our
soul do fear; Thine ear of love our
prayers do hear; Thy voice of light
illumines our feet; unto Thy house our
steps we bend. eternity with Thee to
spend; Thy kingdom has come; now
let Thy will be done ON earth rs it is
in Heaven"
According to q London contempt
rary, among the offers recently re-
ceived for mission work was one from
I" married man with q small family
of fourteen" who was quite willing to
proceed to China and to leave his fam
lily behind him, for a large family he
found a ''great hindrance to grace"
Probably he is going little too far tc
find grace. If he would stay home and
look after his family perhaps he would
secure more of the precious article
than by abandoning his family for a
foreign trip. This declaration recalls
the disintcrested patriotism of the late
Artemus Ward. who was willing to
sacrifice his wife's relations in the war.
- Christian at York
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-10-11
The stereotyped Answer.

Mr.. Inkling (who aspires to author
ship and matrimony, to his intimate
friend. bitterly)-Well, I've seen her.
] did it; it's over!
'Ah, indeed. and what was the re'
sultl''
'.Oh. just the same as usual: Do
cllned. with thanks '"-Life.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-10-11

-ssWhat hoe, therer' II the farmers
greeting to his held ndA-1svnhaa1
2tsgeleM
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-10-05
OUR FOES IN THE AIR.

1t is a wonderful fact that the air we
breathe contains foes as deadly and invisi-
bic as the malignant spirits with which
ancient opinion peopled it. Most epidem-
les are due to these unseen enemies. To be
sure the earth and organic bodies on the
earth, and not the air, generate them.
They are taken up as dust, and, being a
little heavier than air, are long suspended
in it.
They are known by the general name of
microbes-microscopic forms of life. Only
a few of the many classes of microbes are
harmful, just as only a few of the millions
of species of larger vegetable growth are
poisonous.
In 1888, an epidemic fever. characterized
by great depression, inflammation of the
bronchial tubes and lungs, and by an in
cessant cough, swept over the world from
east to west. Its advent was sudden. and
in most cases the person was well again in
less than a fortnight. 1t was quite fatal
however, to the aged and weak. This was
the famous influenza.
The same malady has repeated its raya-
GEES sometimes over extensive tracts Of
country, sometimes only a l~ocality-many
times since the Middle Ages. If it is of
microbic origin,-as is probable, what in-
conceivable swarms of MICROSCOPES must
have filled the air! OF course, no precau-
ton could avail, except the habitual MAIN
tenance of high health and good hygienio
conditions.
Malaria is due to microbes which reach
victims either from the air, by inhalation,
or from drinking water which has absorbed
them. Boil the water, avoid the night air,
sleep in the higher rooms of the house and
guard against all excuses.
Typhoid fever is caused by microbes
from the discharges of a previous patient
which either have found access to drinking
water, or have been taken up dried into
the air. Microbes flourish in all kinds of
moist filth. The chief safeguard is general
cleanliness, the boiling of all suspected
water, aud ample ventilation and sun
shine.
DlihtleIla, scdTleb lever, WnoOping
cough and measles are due to the microbes
given off from the skin or breath of a pa
tient. They either float in the air of the
room. or become attached to the furniture,
walls and bedding. Avoid infected rooms
and persons. Attendants should keep
their stomachs in an active condition with
digestible food, but should not overload
them. Most microbes are digested and
rendered harmless by a vigorous stomach.
The surest prophylactics-as preventives
are called-are high health, cleaness, abun-
dance of air and sunshine, the boiling of
water or milk and the avoidance of what
ever depresses the physical system-loss of
sleep, protracted watching and all excess,
and cheerful courage.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-10-05
AGENTLEMAN.

What is it to be a gentleman? 1t is to
nave lofty aims, to lead a pure life, to keep
your honor virgin, to have the esteem of
your fellow-citizens and the love of your
fireside, to bear good fortune meekly, to
suffer evil with constaney, and through
evil and good to maintain the truth always.
Show me the happy man whose life ex-
hits these qualities and him we will salute
as a gentleman, whatever his AMI in life
may be. Show me the prince who pos
sesses them and he may be sure of our love
and loyalty.-1haekerag.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-10-05
Nasal voices. catarrn and False 1eeih

4 prominent English woman says the
American women all have high, shrill,
nasal voices and false teeth.
Americans don't like the constant twit-
ting they get about this nasal twang, and
yet it is a fact caused by our dry stimulat-
ing atmosphere, and the universal presence
of catarrhal difficulties.
But why should so many of our women
have false teeth?
That is more of a poser to the English.
1t is quite impossible to account for it ex-
eept ON the theory Of deranged stomach
action caused by imprudenee in eating and
by want of regular exercise.
Both conditions are unnatural.
Catarrhal troubles everywhere prevail
and end in cough and consumption, which
are promoted by mal-nutrition induced by
deranged stomach action. The condition
is 4 modern one, one unknown to our an
cestors who prevented the eatarrh, cold,
cough and consumption by abundant and
regular use of what is now known as
Warmers Log Cabin cough and consump-
ton remedy and Log Cabin ~sarsaparilla,
two old fashioned standard remedies hand
ed down from our ancestors, and now ex-
clusiyely put forth under the strongest
guarantees of purity and efficacy By the
world-famed makers of Warmers safe cure.
These two remedies plentifnlly used as the
fall and winter seasons advance, together
with an occasional use OF Warmers Log
Cabin rose cream, to strengthen and pro-
tect the nasal membranes, give a positive
assurance Of freedom, both from catarrh
and those dreadful and if neglected, inevit-
able consequences, pneumonia, lung tron-
bles aud consumption, which s. generally
and fatally prevail among II people.
Comrade Eli Fisher, Of Salem, Henry
Co, Iowa, served four years in the late
war and contracted a disease called con-
sumption by the doctors. lie had frequent
hemorrhages. After using Warmers Log
Cabin cough and consumption remedy, he
says, under date OF Jan. 19th, 1888: Il
do not bleed at the lungs any more, my
cough does not bother me. and i do not
have any more smotheriEg spells" War
ner's Log Cabin rose cream cured his wife
of catarrh and she is s'sound and well.
OF course we do not like to have cur
women called nose takers and false teeth
owners, but these conditions can be read
lily overcome in the manner indicated.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-10-05

Our customers tell us tina our shoes
wear better than those they buy elsewhere.
This is easily accounted for. We've been in
this business for 50 years-know what to
accept and what TO reiect-aEd are always
in position to protect our patrons. If you
want anything in Shoes give our stock a
trial. New store under the Opera House.
Il. B. Humphreys.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-10-05
Automatic Tension.

The New High-Arm Davis is the only ma
chine that has an automatic shuttle tension,
which never requires any changes after havs
ing been once set right. The great problem of
getting a shuttle tension that Will pull evenly
under any and all circumstances has been sue
cessfully solved. The device by which this
end has been accomplished is so scientific and
yet 80 simple, that the most unskillfnl can use
it With just as certain results as the most ex-
pert. 1t produces an venness of stitch not
attained by other machines. For sale by Mrs.
il. a. Lippincott, Woodstown.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-10-05
E. A. URION.

We have silk umbrell as-called silk and
generally sold Us such; the warp only is
silk and the filling cotton, 26 inch for So;
% inch 1926. Eight ribbed paragon
frames, mounted on the ends of handles
with heavy 14-carat gold knobs. AS it is
the fashion o for every one to carry a
silk rain umbrella, we commend these as
being of exceptional good value for the
money!. b. Humphreys & Co.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-10-05

The lawns hat are frequently moved
will soon die ont unless some kind of fer
tilizer is applied. Every time the lawn
mower is used a certain proportion of the
elements of the soil are removed, as it is
really cropping the ground.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-10-05

Awell known citizen of Lancaster, Pa,
Mr.. L. b. Keller, writes: Having a
sprained leg of almost thirty days stand
ing, and after trying halt a dozen adyer-
tised preparations in the market without
satisfactory results, / was advised to try
Salvation Oil, did so, and in less than three
days my beg was all right again. It did
the work.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-10-05

The telephone, or the name ofany other pop
MAR invention is not more common or more
familiar to the ear than is becoming the words
ssDaVisv aud vertical Feed Since the High
Arm and other improvements have been ad-
ded, "The Davis is synonymous with thigh
grade'' 'the best s.the standard in the sew
ing machine world. For sale by Mrs. ii. A.
Iippincott, Woodstown.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-10-05

IL you have any need for dishes see our
immense stock before you buy. We have
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-10-05

Kind looks, kind words, kind acts and
warm hand-shakes-these are secondary
means of grace when men are in trouble,
and are fighting their unseen battles
Or. John Hall.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-10-05

Mercy is so good a servant that it will
never allow it's master to die a beggar.
The virtues that lie in Warmers Log Cabin
Plasters are as bencfieent and lasting as the
Of mercy. Best aud cheapest por-
uused plaster in market.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-10-05

IT Is THE LAW OF development. that the
new shall succeed and displace the old. This
Feed Sewing Machine, Have you seen III For
sale by Mrs IL. A. Lippincott, Woodstpwn.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-10-05

A large number Of dudes collected at an
corner last Sabbath. where the
wind was high, and caught colds. Each
little darling was speedily cured by DIR.
Bulls Cough Syrup.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-10-05

The blood is the regulator. Regulate
the Regulator with Warmers Log Cabin
sarsaparilla. 1t cures all impurities. 1t
is the largest bottle in the market-120
doses for 81. Your druggist sells it. Buy
it for your family's benefit as well as your
owa.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-10-05

If you want the celebrated "Reeve'' or
Lester boots, go to the New Store under
he Opera House.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-10-05

A handful Of help is worth a CARLOAD of
pity.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-10-05
PATENTS,
Caveats, Trade Marks and Copyrights

Obtained. ana all other business i'll the u. s..
Patent Ofllec attended To for Moderate hees.
Our Office is opposite the us. Patent once,
and we can obtain Patents in less time IMAM
those remote from Washington.
Send Model OF DrdeheG. We advise as 10
patentability free of charge, and we make no
charge uaicSS roe obtain Patent.
We refer here TO lac Postntlster, the SUPP. OF
Money order Div and to officials of the Us.
Patent Ofilce. For circulars, advice, terms
and references to actual clients in yonr W
State or Goa nty, write To
ODposite rafcnt Onlee. Washington, ID. q.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-10-05
PATENT MEDICINES

Webrgbose to KEEP a stock Of
aHMe 0tu70us Proprietary Weal-
clnes that there IS any deuaua
fer, and 7oiX, from time to time,
add to our stock all such that may
be enqul1ra fer. Ne annex a
Price list, and can furnish any
hrocu1uble articles IN tins line
at obout the same acreage of Price
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-10-05

in Cough and Consumption Remedy and
Warmers "Tippecanoe" the great stomach
tonic.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-10-05

500 pairs ladies Lisle thread gloves at
12 and 10 cts, usual price 20 and % cts,
all the shades at Il. B. Humphreys & Co.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-10-05

LOG CABINS were not hot
houses and the people who
dwelt in them were not hot
house growths. They were
a hardy, healthy generation
and the remedies used were
simple preparations repro
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-10-05

MEMS Tennis Oxford shoes, rs cents, at
Humphreys New Store, under the Opera
House.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-05
a REAsURE.
Mlscihcvcus Antics Of an Enterprising
Office Hoy.

I met my friend, tho uptown insurance
man. n few days ago, and his countenance
was sad. "Thosc office boys will he the death
Of me yet" he said IL tried now ono last
week. He was nice American boy, rapid in
his movements. and seemingly jealous When
he had been IN my employ two days he came
70 the Office after a trip 30 the bank and said
that two men had attacked him and tried to
get his money away. lie hid tripped up one
and torn away from the other and made good
ms escape. The next day be came running
into the Office and told me that the two
Young mon who were laying for chance to
rob him were outside. He pointed them out
I rung FOR policeman and the men were ar
rested. gave the boy So for his sharpness
and faithfUlness. The boy dew about his
work In q more alert manner than ever and
7 was still further convinced that | had
found treasure
THAT afternoon went out at o'clock TO
get my lunch. | met n man who said my
candidate was not gong 10 be elected, and
OF course stopped 20 reason him out Of this
view. At : o'clock sent note over 70 my
chief clerk telling him 20 close up the place
and send the keys 10 nay home by the boy.
These directions / afierward learned were
strictly cboyej. but the boy had his own idea
of how 90 perform bis share Of the work.
NOBODY knows where the boss g. be said
cheerfuilv 10 my wife. as he gave up tho
keys. Tic may be dead No ono has seen
or beard anything from him since lunch
time Il rather think be- has met with an ac-
cident. but whatever has happened yOn may
depend OH me, ma'am. III stand by You and
see you through Well, then there was a
time. Ny wife jumped 10 the conclusion
that something bad happened and telegraphod
for her brother. She signed her initials,
which. OF course, are mine Her sister in
law, who got the telegram, read it, and
imagined that itcame from me and was de-
signed TO get my brolher-in-law out for a
racket.
"She didn't give it to him till after s
o'clock About 7:3O o'clock | turned up at
my house aud my wife nearly tainted at the
sight Of me While we we're talking the
bell rang and the boy appeared, more cheer.
full and busy than ever Ills countenancc
fell considerably when he saw me- and hC
got of 10 thu edge Of the stoop i dark
grave looking man, whose dress suggested
clerical duties, was with him. What do you
wantr | ASKED the man. i am an under
taker, sir be replied and believe there j.
a Job for me here / was dumfounded for a
moment, and then kicked that boy clear to
the sidewalk and have not seen him since.
brooklyn Eagle
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-05
TRAINS NORTHwARD.
DAILY. tDaily Except Sunday.
STOPPING pLACRs.

STOPPING PLACES.
Nos. 81 aud II make no stops. No. a. stopT
only on sigma! at Manchester and C>esten
No. u stops only on signal AZ Chester. Ccatra-
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all regular stations. No. 81 stops on sigma a
all regular stations. and afro at Temples and
Port Waithail. Nos. 81. e, %, "a, Is. -. 81,
aud p will stop az all sta lions for passengers.
PULLMAN CAR SERVICE.
On Traina Nos. IA and % sleeping cars be-
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cars between Washington and Charleston.
On Train No. Is sleeping cars between
New York and Jacksonville. On Train No. n
sleeping cars between Washington and Jack
sonyille.
THE ONLY ALL-RAiLLINE TO NORFOLK
RlOanoaa, ':loss am. Norfolk 80 pm
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These trains also make close connections
for Farmville, Lynchburg. and south
western points, and all stations on the Norfo,h
and Western railroad. except the 1888 train,
Passengers for points west OF Petersburg
should take the s:3o IN. train instead.
X. N. SULLl,
Superintendent.
K. 7. d. MYIRS,
General superintendent
4. N. EMERSON. General Passenger Agent
Sol HAAS. Traffic Manager. Zap %
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