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The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1889-11-14
Fashion in Mourning.

In nothing are the DEGREES of fash
ion at once so senseless and so heart
less as in their regulation of the man
ner and methods of mourning for the
dead.
A sensible woman has lately rewrit-
ten the old but apparently futile pro-
test against the ''sable gloom and en-
forced solitude" of the conventional
period of mourning. 1t is unChristian
and often cruel. THE really bereav-
ed," said the writer, "should not be
left in awful loneliness. The piano is
closed, the music would be a discord-
ant sacrilege; yet the departed may be
enjoying heavenly harmOnies. The
blinds and draperies shut out all
sunlight, because in heaven there is no
night. What is imperatively needed
cheerful society, new occupations,
amusements, taking the minds into
new channels-all this is peremptorily
denied by fashion and Mrs. Grundy,
and so there is nothing left but to go
over and over the narrowing details,
the useless regrets, until many are on
the brink of insanity"
1t would seem that if in any matter
of human concern the regulation Of
conduct might be left to the Individual
it is when affliction and loss come to
one. If it be true that 'every heart
knows its own bitterness" it is equally
true that every heart knows its own
needs. To some, diversion might seem
a sacrilege when death has removed
one near and dear. But to the great
mass of healthfully constituted minds
change of thought and scene would
be grateful and helpful. For such to
condemn themselves to 'sable gloom
and enforced solitude at the dictum
of an impalpable Mrs. Grundy-for
fear of what ''they will says weak
ness and wrong.
The best guide in this matter is ones
own heart and mind and an honest and
brave consideration of what the de-
parted friend would wish. No spirit
worth mourning would desire the
friends left behind to make themselves
unnecessarily miserable on his or her
account. New York World
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The Oldest Twins.

The Oldest living twins in the United
States were born in this century in
Philadelphia county. Their names are
John and Samuel Nice, and they bear
such resemblance to each other that it
is almost impossible to distinguish
them apart. One resides in German
town and the other in Jenkintown.
They were born on May II, 1906. They
both learned cabinet-making, and in
1928 they opened an undertaker's
establishment at the corner of Main
street and Washington avenue, Ger
mantown, and remained there until the
close of the civil war. They have
long since retired from active business
pursuits.
Both men have married twice, both
are widowers and each has the same
number of descendants. Within the
past few years they have become quite
deaf. They enjoy comparatively good
health, and are as active as men in the
prime of life. Neither has ever used
tobacco in any form or tasted of liquor.
This, they claim, is the cause OF their
long life. Besides being the Oldest
twins they believe that they are the
oldest undertakers in the country and
to have owned the oldest burial
establishment in the United States, il
dating back to 1869. --Philadelphia
Record.
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Paradoxes of Science.

Among the paradoxes of science are
mentioned the following: The crystal
lized part of the Oil of roses, so grace
full in its fragrance-a solid at ordin-
ary temperatures, though readily vola-
tile-is compound substance contain
ing exactly the same elements, and in
exactly the same proportions, as the gas
with which we light our streets. The
tea which we daily drink with benefit
and pleasure produces palpitations,
nervous tremblings, and even paraly-
sis if taken in excess, yet the peculiar
organic agent called theme, to which
tea owes its qualities, may be taken by
itself Gas theme, not as tea) without
any appreciable effect. The water
which will allay our burning thirst
augments it when CONCEALED into snow;
so that it is stated by explorers of the
Arctic regions that the natives ''prefer
enduring the utmost extremity oi
thirst rather than attempt to remove il
by eating snow" Yet If the snow be
melted it becomes drinkable water.
Nevertheless, although if melted be.
fore entering the mouth it assuages
thirst like other water, when melted in
the mouth it has the opposite effect
To render this paradox more striking
we have only to remember that ice
which melts,. more slowly in the
mouth, is very efficient in allaying
thirst.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1889-11-14
Taxing Do "a

There is considerable discussion now
in New England papers on the question
of what can be done to secure protec-
I tiOn against sheep-killing dogs. Ono
writer takes up the subject as follows:
In the complaints that have recently
been made in regard to dogs and their
dOings, it has been proposed to put
them on the same basis as other live
stock property, but at the same time it
is thought desirable, by the same
writer, that any one be allowed to
shoot or kill any dog caught trespass-
ing in a garden or eating hen feed.
This arrangement of things seems to
me to be placing the dog with the wild
beasts. So far as have been able to
learn, there is no law permitting me to
kill my neighbours horse, his OK or his
ass, simply for trespassing, or on
account OF any ordinary damage that
they may happen to do my premises or
crops, either through his carelessness
or my own. Then why should every
fanatic with shotgun be allowed to
pepper any dog that has occasion to
cross his field?
My neighbor has dog which he
considers of more value than either
his horse or his OK. In Intelligence he
is fully equal to the hired man. and his
services are about as valuable. He
does the churning, goes a mile to the
postofice and brings the mail, drives
the COWS to pasture every morning
and brings them home every night,
catches the hens and puts them in
their right pens-if they do not go in
without catching-keeps the place
cheap dogs, all other vermin and
tramps. He also brings in the wood
and performs many other acts of use
fulness unnecessary to enumiaeaTGSttue
mere.
have no doubt that my neighbOr
would pay tax of S., $40 or $50 cheer
fully on his collie. If the dog were
shot, it would be great loss to him in
a pecuniary sense, and would cause
sadness in the family almost equal tC
that caused by the death of a member.
Still, it is possible that something
might cause this dog to cross my gar
den, although he has been taught tC
keep off growing plants at home.
Another has a dog that, so far as
know, is good for nothing but to kill
hens, frighten partridges, and perform
divers other acts of cussedness. His
owner would hardly stand five-dollaI
tax. We should all be glad to hear
that this dog was sleeping with hi;
fathers,
1t seems to me that a high tax or
dogs would tend to thin out worthless
ours, and encourage the raising Of
valuable dogs, while the indiscrimi-
nate slaughter of all dogs for trivial
offenses might work serious injury to
persons who have spent time and
money to procure and teach valuable
dogs.
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Adding Insult to Injury.

''Mr. Lushly," said his wife at the
breakfast table, "you are brute. No
body but brute would add insult to in:
jury the way you did last night"
Lushy made no inquiries, but his wife
went on:
"You came home in state of beast
ly intoxication as usual, and didn't
say word to you except so you are
drunk again!"
"What did 1 do?" inquired Lushly,
his curiosity getting the better of him.
''You hiccoughed and said: 'Shesh-
nuts!" That's what you did" and she
wept at the very recollection.
chant Traveller.
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New and Curious Industry.

One of the new industries now fol-
lowed in London is that of separating
and storing oxygen from the atmos-
phere. This curious industry has an
application in the maturing of spirits
and the improvement of beer. This is
far from being the only application of
pure oxygen, for which the price is
good, but it is notable, and no doubt
distillers and bonders will give heed to
the discovery. 1t is said that the oxy-
gen, in contact with spirits, accom-
plishes in few days what is done by
from three to five years by nature.
The oxygen gets rid of the fusel oil
quickly, and as this is the most injuri-
Gus property of spirits the consumer
has an interest in the matter as we'll
as the producer. A maturing effect is
also produced ON beer by admixture
with oxygen, and obviously this gas is
of high value for the whole tribe of eff
fervescing mineral waters.-London
Court Journal
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The Great Baptist University.

That big university to be endowed by
pious New Yorker in the interest of
religion and letters may come to Chica-
go afterall BUTT isn't to represent an
endowment of 500, 1000, 900. or anything
like that sum. The gentleman who has
this smunifcent gift in his mind is men,
Der Of the Baptist denomination, and
the occasion of the Baptist anniver-
saries to take place at Boston early next
May will be utilized as the best oppor-
tunity to bring the matter into definite
shape. The members of the provisional
committee to arrange ways and means
for the erection of Baptist university
at Morgan Park will go to Boston with
the strongest possible backing and at
the anniversary meeting of the National
Educational society of that denomina-
ton the entire matter of education in the
west will be taken up and thorou ghly
ventilated. The promoters of the en-
terprise for the new university have
strong hopes that they will not only re-
ceive cordial support from the donom-
ination at large but that they will be
able to return west with a financial guar
anty which, while far shortof $20,000,-
600, will nevertheless be sufficient TO in-
sure the establishment of really great
institution. Chicago Times.
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Wonders of the Telephone,

''Did you ever notice." said the
pretty telephone girl to the reporter,
''what a difference there is in tele-
phones. Actually they're as different
as human beings. Some of them are
excellent linguists and others can't
transmit a message in anything but
American. Why, there's one instru-
ment on my circuit, and if Pole or a
German rings up any body and tries to
speak his native tongue over the wire
the instrument simply refuses to work,
and there's the awfulest time that ever
was. But just let a good Italian try it
and it will transmit with astonishing
clearness. Now that's fact. Buffalo
Courier.
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r Loves Promise.

Listen to my ardent wooing
Oh, my dove!
"In the spring time," says the poet,
"Think of love-"
Different thoughts and fancies fitting
Through the winter long,
In the happy spring time bursting
Into joyous song.
Listen to my gentle whisper,
1t shall tell
OF every hope and promise that will
Please thee we'll;
That over past regret our present Joy
Shall reign supreme,
Life's long shadow floats behind thee
Like dream.
In thine ear the sweetest music
Henceforth will ring,
Sweeter than the lark's best note will be
The song I'll sing.
In thine heart the echo
OF the strain that swells in mine,
Murmuring low and murmuring ever
dearest, 1 am thlne"
And for the future-listen!
A life of bliss.
When of thee have taken
My last kiss, ~
Fear not, for some day onward too
WI speed thy soul
To that new worlu S:tScssl love
Is still the goal. .r,-
-kenridge, Wisconsin.
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THE scRIRBLINo FEVER.
Manuscripts for Magazines Great
er Than the Demand.


The managers OF Lippincotts Maga-
zine have, 1t is said, sent out a circular
to contributors, announcing that they
have already on hand manuscripts
enough to supply that periodical for
more than three years. This state
ment, if true, will carry sorrow to in
Vulnerable hearts, for each year it be-
comes more literally true that every
body writes. The actual number of
manuscripts really used by any maga-
zine in year cannot, as anybody may
see who will reflect a moment, rise
above five or six dozen; but this small
number contains infinite possibilities
for the eye of the great race, of maga-
zine writer's.
We are continually told that there
should be new channels opened through
which literary folk could dispose of
their wares; but in the first place, the
supply is pretty nearly infinite, and in
the second place, every fresh effort to
provide for the old writer's calls into
being host of new ones. The disease
of scribbling grows by what it feeds
upon, until there is danger that We be-
come nation of scribblers, than which,
perhaps, no greater misfortune can be-
fall literature.
Writing is, to be sure, safety-valve
by means of which our super-nervous
people vent their excitement and bring
themselves down to working level,
and on this ground should, perhaps, be
encouraged. But even of this good
thing there is danger lest we get too
much. There is, of course, no way out
of the danger but to leave time to
bring about the inevitable reaction,
and to restore people to a more COM
nonsense view of the whole matter.
Of course the overcrowding of the
magazine offices with manuscripts is
discouraging, but the genuine discour-
agement will come from realization
/ of the fact that with all the magazines
in the cv12try receiving manuscripts
at their usual rate, InC supply at pre-
sent produced would still be far liz ad-
vance of the demand. Boston Courier
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Physical Culture For Girls.

Nothing adds more to girls attrac-
tions than a good, all-rOund develop
ment of her muscles. Such develop
ment is rare nowadays.
If a young lady habitually stoops or
bends low over her work, possibly her
eyes are to be blamed. Short-sighted-
ness may have led her to bend close to
her books, so that habit was formed
which leads her to take the same posi-
tion on all occasions. In this case the
eyes, of course, need first attention, but
a straight back chair, if only at the
table, may prove helpful. The back
will be a guide to her idea of straight
ness; for. curiously enough, such per-
sons often think that they sit erect,
when the contrary is true. Let her
keep her back pressed against the
chair back, except when the nature of
the food requires change of position.
Persist in this, even if obliged to tie
her up like vine to trellis; for she
will 'sforget." So will you, her friend,
but, if any good is to be accomplished,
you must not forget If you do, how
can you expect her to remember with
out a constant reminder her awkward
appearance is to you?
There is an exercise which might
well be practiced by such girls, both
at school and at home, l. e.. the carry
ing of not too heavy weights upon the
head. 1t is affirmed, and the case
seems reasonable, that Hindoo girls
are invariably straight, graceful and
well formed, principally because of
their habit of carrying burdens upon
the head. This practice is said not
only to insure an erect position, but
also to strengthen the muscles of the
back. Another happy result may be
the acquisition of an even and agree
able gait. Observe the passers-by
and the desirability of such result
will be evident. See the little dog
trot with which a learned friend Sc
cures a swift if not graceful path up
the street Mark the manner in which
this young miss bitches from one side
of the walk to the other, while two
small heels make such acommotion in
The folds of her dress that one is
possessed with the idea that some con-
cealed animal is making desperate ef-
forts to escape. She is followed by
a fine lady, who, from habit as much
as any thing, minces along at an
equally uneven gait. Not more agree
able is the shufiing manner of the hur.
ried shop-girl, who looks too rugged to
inspire the idea that she is making q
desperate effort to ''shuffle off this
mortal coil" Some men walk like
PAGERS, others like clowns, and the
list might be prolonged. 1t is far from
the purpose to dispense with the happy
hop, skip and jump of the little
folks coming home from school. Lei
it only be possible for them to walk
gracefully and we'll when propriety
and age demand it.-Cincinnati En-.
Quirer.
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granddaughter and her husband &c
coming to live with me. l doa't need
YOU"
"Ma'am," cried Miss Piggot, latter
years of faithful service am l TO be
treated like thisP"
Opening letters is states prison
offense, believe" said Mrs. Oaks 'lf
you are here tonight l shall send for a
policeman"
Your letters have not been opened.
They're all in the rag-bag in the gar
ret closet" said the deceitful Jane
''and l warn you to beware of fortune
hunters and such, Mrs. Oaks, now
you've sent away true friends" But
she fastened to pack her trunks, never
theless, and was gone long before sun
sat.-EX
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1889-11-14
Use of PAPER in Building.


The use of paper fabric for building
purposes by the term paper being
meant, broadly, a flexible sheet made
of vegetable or other fiber, which has
been reduced to pulp, and then
pressed out and spread and dried-is
now being advocated by some builders
on the following grounds: First, con-
tinuity of surface; this is, it can be
made in rolls of almost any width and
length, is nexible, or by gluing several
layers together, may be made stiff, and
will stop the passage OF air because
there are no joints. Second, it has no
grain, like wood, and will not split.
Third, it is not affected by change OF
temperature, and, therefore, has an
advantage over sheet metal as roofing
material. Fourth, whereas in its
natural condition it is affected by mois-
ture, it may be rendered waterproof by
saturat;ng with asphalt, or by a variety
of other methods. Fifth, it is a nom
resonant, and well fitted to prevent the
passage OF sound. Sixth, it is n non
conductor Of heat, and can be made
also of incombustible material like
asbestos, or rendered fire resisting by
| chemical treatment. The combination
Of paper with other substances and
solidifying the mass by pressure rem.
ders practicable the production of 8
material capable of replacing wood fol
many purposes; and not the least among
its characteristics OF adaptability. says
the Manufacturer andaBuilder, is ths
ease with which it may be made intc
sheets OF any width and thickness; tina
it will. not warp or shrink from heat
Ecoid or dampness.
L.
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MUSIC IN BATTLE.
The Secret of Leonidas' Famous
Victory at Thermopyl@.

The Secret OF Leonidas' Famous
Victory at Thermopyl9.
The favorite problem of thinkers and
teachers, since thought began, has
been to find some engine of education
which should reach the char& cter as
effectually as the ordinary means of
training touch the understanding; and
in the opinion of many, not men alone
but nations, music was such an engine.
at is music" said the Spartans,
(which distinguishes the brave man
from the coward" "A mans music is
the source of his courage" 1t was
their music which enabled Leonidas
and his three hundred to conquer at
Thermopyl9. 1t was music which
taught the Spartan youths how to die
an the wrestling ring or on the field of
battle. These claims are audaciOus
surely. Yet, when we consider how
the rhythmical tread of the brave man
differs from the agitated shamble of
the coward, how music is the art of
human joy, and how joy and repose of
mind are the main elements of manly
fortitude, we shall at any rate admit
that there is strong affinity some
where; our only difficulty will be to ac-
knowledge that music, deliberately ap-
piled, could ever be the direct cause of
these reputed results. To achieve
the end desired Spartan boys
passed their youth in learning tunes,
hymns and songs-this was their sole
mental culture. They were taught to
dance and keep step to the measure of
the songs as they sang them. And,
grown to manhood, now perfect war
riors marched into battle with smiling
faces, crowned with flowers, calm, joy
full, and, intOning their songs, moved
steadily thus into the thickest of the
fight undisturbed and irresistible. The
band that leads our armies to tttbPle, field
OF battle nowadays is scant survival
of the Spartan practice; yet even in
this music by proxy there are many
elements of incitement to courage.
National Review.
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tion, 1t is needless to say she was
alarmed. She coaxed and called for
him to come down, but he was proof to
all entreaties. The noise woke several
of the neighbors, and windows in the
adjoining cottages began to go up, and
white objects to appear thereat aad in
quire In alarm what the trouble was.
The wife was fearful lest her busba nd
should walk off the end OF the roof and
break his neck. A score of neighbors
and friends had soon collected AMI
held council as to the best means OF
getting the old soldier down. But
while thus engaged he disappeared on
the opposite side of the roof, an2 BE-
fore the Mortified spectators could
interfere hurled the musket to the
ground and then jumped after it. 1t
was distance of nearly twenty feet,
but, strange to say, he was not hurt.
The shock awoke him, however, and
since then he has not been troubled
with somnambulism, but when he goes
away to Grand Army doings now his
wife goes with him.-Chicago Times.
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Efulgsnt Paste.

At big hotel. Guest-Don't put on
any OF your top-lofty airs with me, sir,
or | shall be obliged to take you down
peg. You don't know who am, do
you?
Clerk-No, sir, and don't care a
continental rap who you are.
"My name is Jackson. I'm the dia-
mond expert
Clerk (who wears a brilliant imita-
tion stone) All, yes! | beg your par
don, Mr.. jackson. Certainly. We can
move you down to the parlor floor and
give you an elegant front room. Don't
say anything about this ''spark" OF
mine, will youe- Chicago Herald.
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Most Ali Right.

First Anarchist-"Vatp Is dot true
vat you zay dat Herr Most he haf been
caught NIT Won hoondret tollars in his
pocketp"
Second Anarchist-"Yah
First Anarchist--''H Herr Most is nc
anarchist. He is Won traitor"
Second Anarchist-'So I thinks
meinself at first, but finds out differ
ent. Herr Most he is all recht. He
owes two hoondret tollars for beer.'-
New York Weekly.
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Every Body in Danger.

The people at the market-place were
fleeing wildly in every direction.
What is the matterP" inquired a
passer-by.
"A market woman and her husband
are quarreling.
II don't see why that should alarm
every body in the street!'ss .s..s
.'She has begun to throw eggs at
him. - Chicago Tribune;
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A Method in His Applause

In a Kansas City theatre. Visitor
(to usher) THAT man back there
must be enjoying the play. / never
saw anybody applaud with more en-
thusiasm. Who is he, any wayPn
Usher-"The manager of the COM
pany that's playing. ."--Arkansaw
Traveller.
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A Tedious Wait.

Sojourner Cat country tavern)-Ma-
dam, 1 am in great haste and very
hungry. Can you get me up couple
of fried egg?
Landlady-Yes. sir: a.
Sojourner (after long waiting) Its
some time since l ordered those eggs,
madam.
Landlady-Drat them hens! JEFF, go
out to the barn and stir 'emup. Harp
er's Bazar
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A Great Artistic Triumph.

M. Bluefern oman dressmaker) -
This is the proudest day of my lifeF'
Admiring Wife-"What new honor
has been heaped upon youp"
II attended dress rehearsal at The
Fashion Theater, and everybody ad-
mitted that my dresses acted better
than Worth's. New York Weekly.