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Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-04-20
SOME SHARP TRUTHS.
A Pen Picture OF New YOrk's "ArIstOora
fc,f Goeiatv Teadera

Pen Picture OF New YOrIx's "ArIstOcrat.
Ic' Society Leaders.
Some of these days sharp pens will
tell facts about New York society peo-
pie. They are vapid, they are ignorant,
they are conceited, they are thick-hided,
they are selfish, they are small, they
are narrow gauged.
Many OF them are freaks in physical
development
If l were girl and were built as
some of the occupants of the boxes in
the Metropolitan Opera-house on opera
nights are, with bones prominent, with
figures utterly undeveloped, with
knuckly fingers, with conspicuous ears,
lacking in every element OF physical at
traction, 80 help me heaven l would go
into a convent and spend my days on
bended knees imploring an early de-
parture to some land whore physical
conditions were not a necessity. And,
as the women are awkward and bOny
and angular and impertinent and dis
regardful of the comforts Of others, so
some of the men are the very people of
all Gods creatures who should be La
beled and stuck on the plat
forms OF our dime museums. Their
heads are little, their eyes are
weak, their mustaches are more or
less developed, their necks are long,
their chests are narrow, their legs are
knock-kneed, their expressions are va
cant, they loll and lie and suck canes
and giggle and simper, and seek to
convey the impression that they are
women in disguise. Some Of them
strike you exactly as female imperson-
ators do in the negro minstrel show.
But worse than this.
Worse than thatP
Certainly; and very much worse.
When you come into the parlor of
bank, into the parlor Office Of great in
surance company, into the sanctum Of
man in charge of a daily newspaper.
into the inner recesses Of potency and
influence, and find grave mon discuss
ing the flap doodleisms OF social dis
tinction and social etiquette, what are
we to thinkP The descendants Of a
peddler lead New York society to-day.
The descendants of a fiatboatman stand
side by side with them. Fishmongers.
beef sellers, onion dealers, old clothes
men, tailors butchers, wagon makers,
brewers, storekeepers, rich, after years
of self-denial, stand like golden statues
at the gateway Of society, barring en-
trance against men of mental worth, Of
moral excellence, with untitled pockets.
don't think the American people be-
gin TO appreciate the hitherest verge Of
nonsense, Of Stiffness, Of the fat-witted-
ness of New York society. Howard, In
Boston Globe.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-04-20
AN AERIAL TORPEDO.
a New Engine Of Destruction Invented ~
A Kansas Physician.


For over year DR.. H. w. Parsons,
OF Wamego, Kas., has been at work
upon a machine called an ''aerial tor
pedo." for which he has obtained q
patent in this country. The War De-
partment officials have written favorar
bly, of the new invention, and II has
awakened a lively interest among war
officials in European kingdoms.
Briefly described, the 'taerial torpe-
do" is cylinder containing numerous
barrels or recesses from which dyna~
mite cartridges are dropped, the cylin-
der being suspended from a balloon
and the explosives released by a simple
mechanism controlled by electricity.
The model, It is said, works to the en-
tire satisfaction Of all who have seen it
tested.
While a balloon that can be directed
or guided in its course may be used
against an ordinary atmosphere, and
steered and controlled by the operator,
who also discharges the bombs, yet DR..
Parsons holds that he can accomplish
with captive balloon all that is needed
to display the extraordinary features Of
his invention. The location OF the
balloon could then be regulated by the
reeling or unreeling Of the cable which
holds it captive. just as boy changes
the position OF his kite by winding or
unwinding his kite-string. 1t is not the
inventors idea that this machine can
be aimed at man and kill him as with
gun, nor that 1t will do away with cav
airy, artillery or infantry, but that an
other corps Of, say, 800 men manning
100 machines, and drilled TO handle
them, will accompany every brigade,
and being supported by the infantry.
cavalry and artillery will. when
occasion favors their use. do more eff
fectual service than the whole brigade
could possibly do, so that the General in
command would maneuver his troops in
such manner as to bring his corps into
action and allow them to do their work,
the infantry, artillery and cavalry thus
forming but auxiliaries TO the band Of
300. Now, watch their work. 1t is es-
timated that each siege balloon will
contain from 200 to 1000 half-pound
cartridges of explosive go per cent.
dynamite, arranged in such manner
that they are under the control Of an
operator, who is stationed on the ground
and can discharge one bomb at time.
One hundred machines will give this
corps 90 600 bombs at one charge. after
which they may be reeled back and
charged again every two hours or less,
making six voyages in twelve hours
and carrying the enormous load of 12O,-
900 cartridges, or throwing the aston
ishing amount Of sixty tons OF explo-
sive into fortiication in single day.
DR.. Parsons believes that by using
this apparatus modern military tactics
will be revolutionized, and that be-
tween nations having such powerful
resources at command arbitration will
speedily usurp the place OF war. Chi
cago Journal
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-04-20

AT one Of the recent Moody revival
meetings on the Pacific coast, the GUS
tomary reque st was made that those
suffering from any particularly heavy
burden should stand up and ask for the
prayers of the assembled multitude.
After a few moments silence q tall
meelx-loolzing man arose, and in a voice
ehoked with emotion, asked that the
prayers Of the congregation might be
offered for his mother-in-law. Instead
Of praying, the congregation first be-
gan to litter, and finally reared with
laughter
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-04-20
pEARER EVERY DAY.


zAey said I would cease to love her
When her freshness showed decayi
They were wrong. for AZ the river
Wears It's channel more away,
Deeper grew my love, and clearer
Seemed her beauties IN display.
She grew older, she grew dearer-
Dearer every day.
Had loved her for her beauty,
Had her heart been simply clay,
Then might mine have ceased its worship;
But her truths resplendent ray
Filled my soul and drew me nearer
To the fount where sweetness lay.
Still the older, still the dearer-
Dearer every day.
Age has laid its hand upon her
Do realize III Nay.
Her youths bloom my heart remembers
Years her faithfulness portray
And It shall be mine to cheer her.
So her winter shall be May.
6till the older, stiil the dearer-
Dearer every day.
William Lyle, in Detroit Free Press
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-04-20
He Was Not a Sufferer.

Lord Chumpleigh-And then youah
-er-cu custom-house duties aw so dooc-
edly absurd. You-er-smart Ameri-
cans chawge heavily faw awticles Of
real utility, while things Of meah lux
ury and no actual use you-er-permit
to entah youah country fwee.
Native-Then what are yoa kicking
atP-Life.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-04-20

One reason why the waltz has
usurped the place Of the square dance.
IS that the mental effort requisite 70
keep the run Of the figures IS 100 much
for the dudes. They can waltz. hove
ever. without thinking 81 any thing III
particular. Springfield Union.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-04-20

"A girl in Norwalk, Ct. refused to
get married after all the guests had as
sembled, explaining that she had made
up with an old lover and intended soon
TO 90 with him to the altar.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-04-20

The subscriber to religious paper
writes; stop my paper You talk too
much about foreign heather. Better
convert the pagans at home first.
Whereupon the editor says; "All right;
we will begin on you, II You viii leaq
our paper" Pretty good idea.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-04-20
The intelligence Of loads.

Toads, in the presence OF snakes,
usually remain perfectly still. In this
is their only safety, for did they make
the least movement they would imme-
diately be caught l have known
hungry snake to lie waiting for over an
hour for a frog to move, and even push
with the nose to stir him up. This has
been called ''snake charming and in
deed it looks like it, but the toad is the
charmer and the snake the charmee. /
remember one day l dropped toad in
the midst of pit of snakes I had in my
back yard He at once became per-
fectly still, though surrounded by more
than a dozen hungry snakes. There
was a circle of fierce heads and glaring
eyes around him, but he would not
move. The circle narrowed until the
protruding tongues almost touched
him. yet he was immovable. just then
was called away for over half an
hour, but on returning found the toad,
in grave dignity, still holding the fort
by most mastery inactivity. This
lowly, helpless creature, strong only
by adherence to natural faith thus
battling enemies numerous and power
full, brought Daniel before the mental
vision more vividly than RIVERS cello
brated picture. Forest and Stream.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-04-20

The countries between Texas and
Cape Horn contain about 65.00o,000
people, and their territory is about
twice as large as ours
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-04-20

The face is a perfect index OF
character. Learn to read it. The
man who can read men can toll what
sort of a man is carrying face as
soon as he sees a face. The hypocrite
deceives nobody but those who will
not read book that is as open as
human nature.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-04-20

"A chimney in Middlesborough,
England. was lately taken down brick
by brick from the top downward. A
long chute, one-half an inch longer and
wider than brick in its cross-sectional
dimensions, was first erected within
the flue. It was air-tight and rose from
an air-tight box placed at the bottom
CT the chimney. The bricks were
dropped one by one through this chute
and were cushioned by the air so that
none were broken or injured. From
time to time the box was opened and
the bricks that had accumulated were
removed.
The Press., 1889-06-20

M OTICE. The bottling room at the spring IN will be open for the present on Monday, We'd nesday and Saturday of each week from to D. m. Neighbors and residents of this vicinity ob- tain the spring water for $ 10 per dozen pint bottles Fifty cents will be allowed for each dozen bottles turned in good order. Those having empty bottles on hand can have them filled at corresponding rates
 May 6, 1SS9 JULIUS CONVERSE.
The Press., 1889-06-20

lakes during the day, and for morning and evening slight smoke, not necessarily of tobacco, gives adequate protection. In the matter of flies for fishing be sure and take the fred ibis" and when to this are added "blue jay," "white miller" and "queen of the waters your collection will be ample for the Kennebagos.
 But that which sweetens all the pleas ures of foresting is the earnest pursuit of noble, eternal ends. God, after the great creation week, entered into merited rest. Christ, after laborious days with the mul. titude, went up into the mountain to rest. When the stupendous work of redemption was completed, taking his Divinity he re- paired to the lake and shared hand in Heavenly rest is promised to the faithful of earth. Even now God provides the mountains and the forest shade in which to cool the brow fevered by duty and hon. orable toll. Dare you neglect the pleas- urable provisions of God for the invigora- ton of fatigue and disease? The path of duty leads to the stream or the sea side, and no man has right to ask Providence for restoration to health who neglects the very means foreappointed to this end. Af- ter life actively devoted to God, truth and humanity how unutterably blessed shall be the unbroken rest, where angels wipe off heart sweat, brain sweat, death sweat, and the King Himself leads his laborers from the crystal lakes of earth to heavenly lakes where victor harpers cele- brate eternal redemption from earthly toll and changed to forms divine Center into the joy of their Lord"
The Press., 1889-06-20

"Yes, I'm from Dakota" he said, meek ly, as he got into conversation with man on an eastern train.
 sAh, is that SO? I'm thinking of going out there myself to invest in some farming land"
 "We, have some very fine land
 ssSo understand-but are not some of the stories they tell of its fertility exag- gerated ?"
 "Why, my friend, I am sorry to say some of them are downright truths"
 "That's what I thought. Now, what is the most remarkable instance of the fertil- ity of Dakota soil which ever came under your observation ?'
 "Well, believe the case of my pump might go at the head of the list"
 "What was it ?"
 s'I dug we'll about forty feet deep the first season was there and put down a wooden pump. It happened that it was made of small cotton wood log which was little green, and the soil at the bot tom of that well, forty feet from the sur face, was so fertile that the pump took root, and it also grew and branched out, and now, while my children play in 3 swing attached to one of the branches, pump water through the hole, which still remains in the trunk" "Do you tell that for the truth 2''
 "Why, certainly, sir, never tell any thing but the truth
 "Are you engaged in farming, or the real estate business"
 "Why, I'm engaged in neither, my | friend, neither. I'm preacher. l wen out there as a missionary seven years ago and though my work was humble I trus it had beneficial influence on our people.
The Press., 1889-06-20
,OL STOVES And HETEROGENEOUS
 For 1889.

In purchasing an Oil Stove six things are necessary to be observed, all of which are embodied in the .#s
The Press., 1889-06-20
ScrOfula


 is form of blood poison which descends from parent to child; sometimes it omits one generation to appear in the next. It is a taint which must be eradicated from the sys- tenn before 8 cure can be made. Swift's Spe- ci6c drives out the virus through pores of the skin, and thus relieves the blood of the poison. Mercury and potash mixtures dry up the sores of scrofula and other blood dis eases, only to bottle up the poison in the sys- tenn, which of course is certain to braak out at some weak spot, as the throat, nasal organs and lungs.
 Judging from what have seen, regard Swift's Specific the king patent medicine oi the day. I know several persons who have been permanently cured of serious cases o1 blood poison by it's use after prolonged and unsuccessful use of various other remedis.
 JAMES c. PATIO, Atty at Law, Dallas, Texas.
 Treatise on Blood and Skin Disease mailed free. The Swift Specific Co.,, Drawer 3, At lanta, Ga.
The Press., 1889-06-20

BUcK1EN's ARN1oA SALvE.-The best salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup- tions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by E. K. Taft.
The Press., 1889-06-20

A youngster who saw steamer for the first time exclaimed: "Look There's a railway engine having bath p A loco motive has been called professional place hunter and an underlined article. A school girl defined hustle as "hollow mock cry" and Q boy described lawsuit as the things a policeman wears. A little girl was heard to say to her favorite doll ''You know, dollie, if first you cry and then you smile, rainbow will come over your face. " Children often have happy knack of mak- ing apt illustrations. A boy being asked to describe a kitten, said GA kitten is re- markable for rushing like mad at nothing whatever, and stopping before it gets there." The children at Sunday school being asked among other questions, what bearing false witness against ones neigh bor meant, pert little girl replied ''It is when nobody hain't done nothing and somebody goes and tells. s.-Occident.
 OFFICIAL LIST oF PATENTS ISSUED TO C1r1- zENs OF CoNNEof1oUT from the U. s. patent office for the week ending June 11th, 1889, as reported from the office of Simonds $ Bur- dett, solicitors of patents, No. 2 Central Row, Hartford Conn.,:
 John W. Allderige, Waterbury, photograph pr1n6 LuOuuGoT.
 William A. Babcock, South Coventry, valve.
 Henry l.. Beach, Hartford, boiler front and setting. Walter s. Bishop, New Haven, brush hold CT for dynamos.
 | Charles M. Burgess, assignor to Russell & Erwin Mfg Co.,, New Britain, latch case. Levi s. Deming, Middletown, derrick.
 Wilbur E. Dial, A. Steward and G. H. Di mond, assignors to Wheeler & Wilson Mfg Co.,, Bridgeport, sewing machine.
 Walter s. Elliott, Hartford, sewing machine fan attachment.
 | George P. Fenner, New London sheet de livery apparatus for printing machines.
 Henry Haab, assignor of one-half to J. R Holley, Bristol, rotary engine. | Henry Haab, assignor of one-half to B. s Hollister, Bristol, low pressure engine.
 Hiram w. Heyden, assignor to Holmes Booth & Haydens, Waterbury, lamp.
 Thomas Langston, Meriden, assignor to B H. Fessenden and K. B. Jacobson, Brooklyn N. Y., wick tube for lamps.
 Henry A. Matthews and D. M. Ireland Waterbury, lanterns.
 Irving G. Platt, Waterbury, apparatus fo making seamless tubes.
 Perry T. Sanford, New Haven, turbin water motor.
 Warren H. Taylor, assignor to Yale Towne Mfg Co.,, Stamford, lock [2 patents
 Amos Whitney, assignor to Pratt & Whitne Co.,, Hartford, milling cutter. Harry o. Whitney, assignor to Wincheste Repeating Arms Co.,, New Haven, machin for rolling paper tubes.
The Press., 1889-06-20

FOUND DEAD.-Last evening person giving the name of G. R. Thompson registered al Hunts Hotel, and desired to be called in season to take the 12 p. m. train for Chicago Being unable to awaken him, the room was entered by means of the ventilator over the door, when the gentleman was found to be dead. He was an advertising agent for Sul phur Bitters, which has an extensive sale The coroner returned verdict of death from heart disease. His body will be sent east i'm mediately. Commercial
The Press., 1889-06-20
Boston, May 2d, 1889.
SUFFOLK, ss.

Boston, May 2d, 1889. SUFFOLK ss.
 Personally appeared s. S. Campbell, President, Charles M. Campbell and Whipple N. Potter, major ty of the directors of said corporation and severay made oath that tho books and records of said corpo ration indicate the facts above attesed by their treasurer and that they believe said statement to be true.
 Before me, Jos. FRANK PAUL.
 Justice of the Peace.
The Press., 1889-06-20

DEPORT of the condition of the Suffolk h Trust and Investment Company at Boston, to the Commissioners of SavingsBanks in at the close of business, Monday, April 29th, lss9
The Press., 1889-06-20

George-"Amelia, I have question" Amelia-ssPop it, George "-Puck
The Press., 1889-06-20

EuPEPsY.-This is what you ought to have in fact, you must have it, to fully enjoy life Thosands are searching foa it daily, an6 mourning because they find it not. Thous ands upon thousands of dollars are spent an nually by our people in the hope that they may attain this boon. And yet it may be had by all. We guarantee that Electric Bitters if used according to directions and the use persisted in, will. bring you Good Digestion and oust the demon Dyspepsia and install in. stead Eupepsy. We recommend Electric Bit ters for Dyspepsia and all diseases of Liver, Stomach and Kidneys. Sold at soc. and $1 per bottle by E. K. Taft, druggist.
 My father, at about the age of fifty, lost all the hair from the top of his head. After one months trial of Ayers Hair Vigor, the hair began coming, and, in three months, he had fine growth of hair of the natural color. J -P. J, Cullen, Saratoga Springs, ". Y.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-17
WICHITA WILL BUILD ANOTHER
HOUSE NEXT YEAR.

We hear with emotions akin to pride,
that Hon. Marshall Murdock's town is
going to build another house next year.
Kansas City Gazette.
4 promiscously inclined mink once
jeered the consort of the king of the for
est because she had but one cub. That's
all" was the reply, "but it's hon." The
house referred to will cost one hundred
thousand dollars. 1t is the Citys Hall,
and no such other city building graces
the domain of Kansas, nor will soon. 1t
will stand Just across the street from an
other public building which is approach
ing completion at a cost Of two hundred
thousand. 1t will stand on street on
which there is still another public build
ing which is under roof and when Uom-
pleted and furnished will cost more than
two hundred thousand dollars. 1t will
stand in sight of another public building,
the Y. NJ. c. A, under roof, which will
cost little short of one hundred thousand.
1t will stand two blocks from another
public building which is the grandest
opera house Ill the state of Kansas, cost
ing another hundred thousand From
its roof when finished, the towers of the
Garfield university, another public
building costing one hundred and fifty
thousand dollars, will be seen; and the
Paramount college. another public build
ing. costing from eighty to one hundred
thousand: and the Wichita university
costing fifty thousand dollars; and the
Lewis academy costing forty or fifty
thousand dollars, and dozen great pub
lie school buildings costing upwards of
two hundred thousand dollars, to say
nothing of the two finest hotels and the
two finest railway depots or stations in
Kansas, or in all one million five hun
dred and thirty thousand dollars in
pnblic buildings in Wichita, not count
ing the stations nor hotels and not count
ing the Garfield hall. nor the twenty odd
church buildings nor the three city fire
department buildings all public build
ings.
Yes. MIR Gazette. Wichita is going to
build another house next year. but YOU
will have 20 emigrate to Missouri OF
some other state TO find a match for that
house,
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-17
MUSICAL, MoaAt6s

The musician Of to-day who does not
real and delve into the literary treasures
ef the tehezaft Is bat half q musician,
Should one wish e. be painter who eN=
eeis, he must study ehfematias, lights
aud eilaeta, but a very popular idea and
an erroneous one, % be sure, Is chat
man % he a musician must be lii all
other directions al igneramusi must
know nothing else but music aud not
know that 80 much, as 10 possess Il as a
sort of Economical bewltohmeRt IL Is
this that in baokwoods communities CON
signs the boy who shows talent ON the
iewsharp, in the minds of the denigens
Ia the fate of a pianist in a saloon and a
bad career generally, 1t Is THIS mistake
that places music as an abhoranCe in the
religious services of some sects, and lhIs
that branded Paginlnni the devil, among
the peasantry OF Europe.
But musical genius is no less suscept-
lille to instruction and improvement
than the child Of any other art. Let
him study theory, history, biography,
technics, pedagogics and aesthetics, all a
great source for the developement of the
divine gift, before he says he has done
all for the betterment Of the talent God
has given him. The book in hand il a
compilation of excerpts ami gleanings
from musical literature, ancient and mod
ern. and it is this that viii commends it
toa large number of educated musicians.
The prolix critiQues of musical Swans
are bugbear to the amateur, but here
is brevity and system. which allow
minute'so or an hours satisfactory perusal.
There is also carefully prepared index
ot authors and subjects, which renders
the book very valuable for reference.
Mr. W. +. Gates is the compiler of
'Musical.Mosaics,' which is published
by Theodore Presser, Philadelphia.