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Wichita eagle., 1889-12-24

The street car company will soon have,a
bill for postage against its patrons. 1t Is
getting t. be quite popular to leave Christ
mas presents intended for the mail in the
cars They are of course brought to the
office and in order not TO disappoint the
recipients they are stamped and sent TO the
postoffice at the company's expense. A
little china ''nigger baby" was carefully
addressed TO rich old maiden aunt IN
Missouri, and came to the Office with
other packages. A soulless corporation
put stamp On it and let it go. Ii was
evident the envelope was intended to con-
tain something else and now somanne will
be cut out of her Will
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-24

Mr.. NJ. r. Mosher of Harrington arrived
Sunday evening toattend to some business
n the city aud VIII remain until this even
ing. He says he has the best farm IN the
state of Kansas and by next spring he
would have everything in nice condition
when he intended TO move to Wichita. He
would run up TO his farm occasionally and
see how things were getting along
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-24

William Mcfarland, assistant general
manager of the Rock Island, was in the
city yesterday looking after the business
of the company. lie seemed to think the
Rock Island was figuring on $4,000 ele-
vator to be located in this city, somewhere
along its tracks
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-24
THE FIREMENS' BALL.
"Come and trip It as you go
nv, rho lifrbr Il nfa ~ toe


The fire boys will give their third an
nual ball this evening at the a. o. l. W.
hall Oh Market street. The previous balls
given by the fire depart ment have been
very successful, and the boys are anxious
this shall excel all of them. There is
every indication that this will be the ball
of the season. A great many tickets have
been sold but ample accommodation will
be made for all. If you can't go yourself
buy a ticket anyhow and take an interest
in the fire department When strangers
visit the city and the fire department is
pointed at with pride, you will then feel as
if you had personal interest in it. When
your property is in danger and the fire
boys are risking their lives to save it, or
perhaps rescuing one of your little ones
from the confagration, you will not regret
having patronized their Christmas ball.
Reception committee-A. q. Walden,
chief, A. 5. Brownewell. assistant chief,
G.. Edward Littell, J. J. Caldwell.
Floor committee-W. A. Shauner.
George Fleming, Thomas Scott, Allen B.
Clark, Warren Mckee. j. d. Mills: r q.
Armstrong, Frank Eek, Allen Combs,
Fred Rruhn, Charles Smith.
Committee OF arrangements - Lewis
Clark. V. 5. LaFayon.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-24

Tomorrow morning Cash Henderson, of
the New York store, Will give away candy
to little girls from l TO years old. Ten
barrels arrived yesterday, and should this
not be enough more will arrive before it's
needed. Time of donation from o'clock
until IL III the morning
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-24

The Christmas entertainment at the
Central Christian church will be held this
evening, beginning about o'clock. A
short literary program will be rendered
by the pupils, after which Santa Claus will
open his express Office and deliver the
packages to the children.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-24
BITTING BIOS:
PRESENTS

HOLIDAY PRESENTS
will appreciated
the recipients we offer to buyers complete
Black silk handkerchiefs. Dude bows
Collar and cuff boxes Seaskin caps
Hand painted neckwear. Fur and wool wrstets
MufeIs, all grades. Sole leather trunks.
Smoking Jackets. Fine carriage robes.
Silk handkerchiefs. Fine vaises
Silk dress hats. Beaver collars
House Imported underwear.
Embroidered night shirts Ladies riding hats
Silk umbrellas Cardigan Jackets.
Ladies wrappers. Macintosh coats.
Silk suspenders. Fourin-Hand ties
Fancy silk shirts. Collars and cuffs
Windsor scarfs Pantaoon stretchers
Puff scarfs. Chidrens Overcoats 81
Teck scarfs. Chidrens Suits 81 up
n the
advertising Call and be
gifts at prices that positively cannot be duplicated
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

The nervous woman is a product Of the
Nineteenth century, and, inferentially, of
tea She takes tea to soothe her nerves, and
it rather excites them; or else she takes it be-
cause she has acquired the habit, and the
result is the same. Russian women arc even
more afflicted with NERVES" than their Eng
lish sisters. They are more inclined to ftful
and violent excitements, more skilled in
intrigue, more pessinistic, more selfish, as
rule. Now, it is worth noticing that they
have known the use OF ten much longer; that
they drink a purer and stronger beverage,
and that they indulge in it 0ftener than
English women. The children take after the
mothers, and In the men the characteristics
become mora pronounced and more brutal.
Scratch Russian nervousness and you will
find "a good deal Of Tartar brutality under
meath it.
Here, then, are four well marked stages
First, the healthy stage-the condition Of
England before the introduction Of tea, when
nervous diseases were unknown, nervous at
tacks very rare, and the possession Of nerves.
ground for practical joking, rather than
claim for sympathy Secondly, there is the
period Of the gradual growth of the consump-
ton Of tea, aAd the simultaneous development
OF nervous disorders and diseases, accompanied
by certain pronounced mental ard psyche
logical characteristics Thirdly, mo state OF
society existing at present in Russia, which is
practically period Of further development
Here we find that an historically longer &C
quaintancs with tea as a beverage is accom-
panied by a greater subsection to nerves and
a more marked development Of the menral
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

ton proportionate to his ability, he Is gener-
ally found somewhere near the top
In illustration Of the faculty TO notice and
master what would ordinarily escape others,
a deaf mute. now distinguished Pennsyl-
yania divine, after completing course In an
English university was examined at Yale
college for special degree. The examiner
noticed that in certain mathematical work
the deaf mute was especially quick, and after
the examination inquiries led to the discovery
that the deaf mute had been using a valuable
system he had evolved from his Cambridge
tuition, and for an hour OF two professor and
pupil changed places, to the everlasting profit
OF the former
The deaf mutes Of America very easily
lead those Of the world In intelligence, man
illness and ability They are living in pres
ent whose work renders the future secure.
Their organizations are strong and the work
beneficial practical The schools take more
and more the complexion given them by the
alumni Educators of the deaf find that the
suggestion Of the graduate, based on bis own
experience. is worthy Of a place in the plan
Of guidance for future educational work
While educated by special processes deaf
mutes cannot be- classed as defective-L e.,
persons incapable Of being taught to care for
themselves IN the world, as IS tiue OF the in
sane, idiotic and feeble minded
The schools are part Of the common school
system of the country, and are cheerfully
supported as such by the various common
wealths BB as these are schools for the
bearing higher grade supported by private
benefcence and endowment, so should there
be facilities for special scholastic artistic.and
industrial education Of the deaf People
should understand that schools for the deaf
are In no more sense charitable institutions
than is Cornell university, for instance, and
that donations and requests are as much
proper and necessary for the one as for the
Dispatch
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

The agreeable fashion OF burning pastilles
and fragrant herbs in rooms that aEe apt TO
grow ''stuffyn in damp weather is almost
substitute for a fire on the hearth, which
purifes and cheers the whole house. Ever
since the mania for japanese decoration came
in there has been demand for the delicious
pastilles, or reeds" which are the condensa-
ton of Eastern fragrance, md their use has
brought about a greater love for aromatic
odoIS Of a refined and purifying nature. The
subtle sweetness permeating articles that
come from China or Japan viii last for yea1e,
and affect the atmosphere, not merely Of the
room they are in, but Of the entire house.
There Is not Rimel or Lubin in Europe
that caA produce this intoxicating, and, il
one may say 50, high bred perfume from the
Orient, try as be may. A bunch Of japanese
PastIles. nnoldering one At a time In a little
bufnsr, VIII last several weeks, while for oil
factories dislixing any perfume, however
delicate, bit Of gum eamphor or a httls
stack Of pine needles produces most refresh
ing odor while burning. Pine needles can Be
gathered by The buEhel and kept all winter 70
Be- thrown a GOAL fires In city houses, or
burned By thsmsslves IN cns Of tAoss little
chadng dishes for which japanese art 4 IA
mOU-Chioogo Herald
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

one or two Instances, however, IN which this
has been dec IDLY embarrassing, While play
ing IN I.otdon at the Olympic theatre as the
leading man for Miss Wallace in ''Ninon,n
two school mates Of his attended perform
ance, occupying seats in the pit
Aftcr a convivial dinner they were feeling
in the happiest mood. As Mr.. Mantel en-
tered he delivered quite a lengthy niono-
loque, and at its conclusion his North Country
friends sprang 70 their feet and shouted,
'sHooray for IelaRdln Quiet was immedi-
aiely restored, but when Dir Mantsll IS the
hero, foiied the vi lain and rescued the hero
inc, their enthusiasm again exceeded restraint
and standing up, they yelled, '.Hooray l-T
Irelandl Give him one with your lett Co it,
old boyl" and not until q policeman had
elected them from the hall was order restored
Miss Wallace was greatly ineensed as Mr.
Mantell, thinking the matter had been ar
ranged by him for effect, and it required con-
siderable explanation TO restore himself ia
the good graces Of the angered star. New
York Star.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05
How a soldier Esilmates distances.

How a Soldier Estimates Distances.
It constantly happens that men detached
from the main body Of an army are called
upon to determine for themselves their dis
lance from an object to be fired at No as
sistance can be given, nothing but a stern 70
lance upon ones Judgment and the size and
appearance Of surrounding objects. Ezperi-
ence abundantly proves that even the rawest
Of recruits may be taught to estimate dis
tances approximately from his base line 70 at
least 1000 yards away, and this by simple,
rapid observation Every soldier Is supposed
to have good eyesight; he therefore, after a
little practice In sight estimating. learns the
following facts;
At thirty yards the white Of mans eyes
is plainly seen, and the eyes themselves to so
yards.
At 100 yards all parts of the body are seen
distinctly, slight movements are perceptible,
and the minute details d the uniforms can
be distinguished
At 200 yards the outlines Of the face are
confused and the rows Of brass buttons look
like yellow stripes
At 800 yards the buttons are no longer
visible
At 400 yards the face is a mere dot, but all
movements Of the legs and arms are still dis
tinct
At COO yards details can no longer be dis
tinguished, though the files Of a squad, If the
light be strong, can be counted
At 500 yards the men in a squad cannot
always be counted nor their individual move
ments distinguished
At 1000 yards line Of men simply resem-
bles broad belt; the direction Of their
march can, however, be readily determined.
At 200 yards infantry can be distinguished
from cavalry.
At 1000 yards a mounted man looks like q
mere speck or dot
The above rules are applicable in the begin
ming only to smooth, open country, but after
a little practice they apply also with equal
force to rough, broken country as we'll
Fort Davis CTex.l Cor. Cleveland Leader.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

Among travelling men, said physician
sat least one il fifty has skin disease Of q
more or less serious nature, and its cause may
almost invariably be traced 10 hotel soap
Every person who has had occasion to be q
hotel guest, no matter where, is familiar with
the much worn cake Of soap that lies in w, ir
for him on the wash stand, sometimes in q
not over clean dish, and frequently glued te
the cover Of the stand, according to the whla
Of the chambermaid. You haven't the slight
est idea in the world who used the soap last,
and very few persons ever give the matter
thought It would be an easy going individ-
ual, and one singularly indifferent to eonsid
erations Of cleanliness, who would for a mo-
ment think Of using towel that might have
been used by the previous occupant Of room
at a hotel, but the instances are rare where
the same guest will hesitate to.use the soap he
finds in the room, although it may scarcely
be dry from the ablution of the last person
who used it. The travelling man does not
stop to think that the hotel soap is unexcelled
as a distributor Of cutaneous diseases, and
frequently those that are difficult of eradica-
ton. The man who stops habitually at the
hotels here, there and everywhere about the
country, and does not carry and use his own
soap, deliberately courts the contracting OF
what may be a most distressing and offensive
malasdy. kansas City Journal
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

We are conscious that the food Of the body
influences the health Of the mind, as when we
say Of some unsuitable or indigestible thing,
"it has made me duh Of mind, It has made me
sad, 1t has made me irritable, or has In some
other way affected my equanimity." But we
do not recognize with like readiness and In
the same way the effect Of the foods Of the
mind on the mind and its health nor Is this
remarkable, for the body feeds perceptibly,
and by one stomach alone, while the mind
feeds imperceptibly by five stomachs, by every
sense, which is oita veritable stomach, from
and by which it receives its aliment be that
good or bad, and from and by which It is re-
newed and from day to day sustained.
These foods Of the mind entering the men
tai organization, the camera nervosa, largely,
If not altogether, mold that organization into
set form, according to its quality for molding
They are so like the touch Of the sculptor on
the clay, that to a large extent all men and
women born shape their mental surface &C
cOrding as they are led to give It form and
shape. l could not If should search for
years find a better sinile. Common foods
aud drinks must be healthy in order that the
material Of the body may be good and the
impressions which enter the body by the
senses, the foodsand drinks Of the mind, must
also be healthy in order that the mind may
be good. Granting, therefore, that the sub
stance is good and the molding or modelling
good, all will be good; there will be the mems
sana in corpore sano.-Longman's Magazine.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

The trustees Of the Boston Public library
have decided to adopt plan of action which
will no doubt have decided tendency to stop
the spread Of diphtheria and other conta-
gious diseases among those who make use Of
the library books Hereafter the board Of
health Will cause the library card in each
family where contagious disease Is found to
exist TO be stamped, so as to indicate the pres
ence Of such disease there. The library will
thereafter decline to allow other books to be
taken out on this card until the contagion has
been stamped out from the home Further
more, when books are returned from such a
locality they viii be disinfected, in order that
they may not prove a source Of contagion in
other families to whom they may subsequently
be issued.-Boston Herald.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

ING POLES. Tho most Of the houses arc Of one
storv. and this is built upon piles 50 high
above tho a ound that you can walk under
the Eoor without STOPPING Under the house
tine live stock q the family is kept, and there
is sometimes a work room inside this lower
foundation The house has no fliraiture in
- American sense be faiuliy sleep lpon
nuts and they heap their heads q the ioo1
iv resting tham .9n bamboo pillows sun
rav aro pmi- tuliv ciyiazel considering
thair surround IS They aro che kiuc2st
snl most uaHlT 7aoplo have met since
laai aui ,halrweniau ro bright
flt5il .l il6 cses ta9 Young
oaes. osas.ilal-l fai.a Il. cas- leatar.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05
WOman's Discovery.

Another Wonderful discovery has been
made and that too by a lady in this county.
Disease fastened its clutches upon her and for
seven years she WithstOOd lis seYefest tests, but
her vital organs were undermined and death
seemed imminent. For three months she
coughed necessarily and could not sleep. She
bought Of us a bottle Of Dr. Kings New Discov-
cry for Consumption and was so much relieved
on taking first dose that she slept all night and
with one bottle has been miraculously cured.
Her name Is Mrs. Luther LUZ" Thus write
W. c. Hamnek & Co., Of shelby, N C.-Get a
q free trial hottie a: a. W. NarshnlFs Drug
gl0Ts-
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

In uptown landlord leased Tie principal
story md L sem Mt Of one Of his houses on
Broad.vav to q liau with @hom he vas eel
acouain. a. the next day after tho family
moved Ia be received q summons 70 call at
the hou 3 forthwith BE did so, and was met
bg his tenants wife, who pointed out various
thingsshe wanted done, and she imperiously
insisted on having them done at once. The
landlord demusred Madame said he,
.-,, han let this house l let il to the head Of
the family, and can only deal with him"
Head OF the familyr echoed the woman
scornfuny. well, if there is any other head
Of this family besides myself ! would like to
know it, am the head, and it is l who de
sire these changes made. The landlord col
lansal u llanr journal
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05
Notice.

The undersigned begs to inform
his old patrons and the public gen.
orally that he is still in the lumber
business, at the old stand, formerly
occupied by the late firm OF Barber
& Minors, where you will find a
complete stock of all kinds of build.
ing materials, such as Framing, Ma
ryland and White Pine siding, Hem.
lock barn, and White Pine of vari-
GUS grades. Flooring, shingles, lath,
doors, blinds and sash of all kinds;
all of which l am offering at lowest
prices. Please give me a call before
buying elsewhere; Yours &c,
GEO. P. MINORS.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

Charles Dudley Warner discovered during
q tour in Mexico, which he described under
the title Of Mexican Notes, " that the art
supposed to be lost of making iridescent tiles
and pottery, which was known to the Sara
Gems in Spain, has been preserved in Mexico.
Iridescent tiles, but little inferior to those Of
the Saracens, found in the Alhambrs, are
made in a remote mountain village in the
state Of Guanajuato Mr.. Warner took much
pains to trace the origin Of some pottery be
purchased in western Mexico. The discovery
is worthy Of attention. Some other curious
arts still live In Mexico. There are but few
makers Of this rare pottery, and the product
Of their labor has only a local sale.-Roches
ter Democrat
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05
FOUND N All POSITIONS.

Deaf SEutes Engaged In An ths Proess-
siOns and Trades.
Deaf mutss al various positions Some
ere engaged In the professions some are
journalists. artists, bookkeepars, engravers
and photographers Some have government
positions; a fswsare scientific men; many
hna employment In the ordinary industries,
and not few make a success Of agriculture.
The PecIRiar balancing by which the loss
Of one Psnso X compensated BY incEsassd
strength IN the others, receives emphatic ex-
COMPLICATION In tie deaf mnta While. IN
common with the rest Of mankind, mishts 90
cur In vocations, and q good shoemaker Is
occasionally spoiled to make a very poor
teacher, it Is a fact that wherever a deaf
mute works with the hand or brain In a posi-
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05
100 Ladies Wanted.

And 100 men to call on any druggist for
fye< trial package ofLane's Family Medi-
cine, the great root and herb remedy, discov-
cred by Dr.. Silas Lane while in the Rocky
Mountains. For diseases ofthe blood, liver
and kidneys it is positive cure. For con-
stipatiou and clearing up the complexion it
does wonders Children like it Everyone
praises it. Large-size package, 50 cents. A.
~ druggists
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05
The Verdict Unanimous.

W. D. Suit, Druggist, Bippus. Iud., testifes
81 can recommend Electric Btters the very
best remedy. Every bottle sold has gwen rehef
in every case. One man took six bottles, and
was cured of rheumatism Of 10 years standing.
Abraham Hare, Bellvlle, Ohio, afirms "The
best selling medicine have ever handled IN ms
20 years experience, is Electric Bittersp
Thousands OF others have added their testimony,
so that the verdict is unanimous that Electric
BItters do cure all diseases Of the Liver, Kidneys
or Blood. Only a half dollaE botlle atG. W.
MaTshali's Drug Store.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

"Now," said the bridegroom to the bride
when they returned from the honeymoon
trip, "let Us have a clear understanding be-
fore we settle down TO married life. Are you
the president or vice president of this So
cietyT
II want to be neither president nor vice
president" she answered; II viii be content
with a subordinate position"
HVhat Is thatT'
Treasures. H-New Yogk Telegram.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

An interesting surgical operation is report.
cd In England The patient had q small
fumor in a large nerve on the arm. In 70
moving It some Of the nerve was itself IN
nvoidably taken away, causing los Of sen
aation In those portions Of the akin to which
tho nerve led. The surgeon, nothing daunted,
performed a second operation forty-eight
hours after the first. BE then took piece Of
healthy nerve from leg he had just ampu-
tated and patched up the injured nerve with
II In thirty-six hours sensation returned,
and the subsequent progress Of the patient
gave evidence Of complete recovery.-New
York Telegram.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05
vigor and Vitality

Are quickly given to every part of the body
by Hoods Sarsaparilla. That tired feeling is
entirely overcome. The blood is purified, en-
riehed, and vitalized, and carries health in
stead of disease to every organ. The STOMACH
is toned and strengthened, the appetite re-
stored. The kineys aud liver are reused
and invigorated. The brain is refreshed, the
mind made clear and ready Tor work. Try it.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05
Forced to Leave Home.

Over 50 people were forced 70 leave their
homes yesterday to call for a nee trial pack
age Of Lanes Family medicine. # your
blood is bad, your liver and kidneys out Of
order, if you are constpated and have head
ache and an unsightly complexion. don't fail
to call on any druggist to-day for a nee sam
pie Of this grand remedy. The ladies praise
it. Everyone likes it. I.arge-size package
so cents.
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

SOCIETY MEETINGS

Crystal FOunt Lodge, l. O. o. Every Mon
day evening at els
Temple Lodge, A. f. A. M-Thc end. and 9Th
Wednesday Of each month.
sahimas Tribe I. o. Red Men,-Eyery Tuesday
evening
Diamond state Circle B. U. H. r. Every Thurs
day evening.
Garfield Post, q. A. R.-First Friday ii each
month.
Milford Grange.-EyeFy Saturday at 2.SO p. m,
Building Loan'-First Tuesday IN each month.
State Militia B Company. every Monday even
ng Al z 90 O'Clock. Arnory West FToRt-st. south
Milford
Milford chronicle., 1889-07-05

Bobby to his sisterI-Is Mr.. De Lunk-
head, your beau, a judge Of fine artist
Sister-A very good judge, Bobby But
why do you ask
Bobby-Oh, be told me last night that he
was going to get the man who painted your
portrait to paint his house.-Drakes Maya
zine