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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22
A BLIND BILLIARD PLAYER.
His Fancy Shots Take the Conceit Out of
Experts Who Can See.

His Fancy Shots Take the Conceit Out of
Experts Who Can See.
Julius Stern is blind billiard player of
New York. Two reporters, says the New
York World. watched him make cushion
caroms and draws and masse shots yester-
day evening until their heads swan. One
of them, who is something of billiard
player, tried Mr.. Stern's shots with his eyes
wide open and made about one-third of
them after frequent efforts.
1--WE been playing billiards only since
May 9 of this year." he said. 81 became
blind when I was 18. That was 12 years
ago. had played pool very little before
I lost my eyes, but knew nothing about
billiards.
Zone rainy evening I found billiard
table empty and began to punch the balls
around with cue. After awhile found
that had unconsciouslv remembered the
location of the object ball, and without any
special effort hit it-that is, perhaps once
in dozen shots or so.
''That set me thinking. Why couldn't I
hit the ball oftener? put the object ball
in one corner Of the table and shot at it. Of
course, the cushions ut the corner helped
me to hit it with the cue ball. Little by
little I found that could place the cue
ball on the right side or the left side
in hitting just as I chose. After that I
moved the object ball out on the spot
and hit it with straight stroke. Then I
tried a simple carom. Ever since then I've
practiced in what little spare time I could
find. Cushion caroms puzzled me for 9, long
while. but after few hundred vain attemps
managed them"
Mr.. Stern played two dozen difficult shots
for the entertainment of his visitors. His
movements are as agile and graceful as those
of the ordinary man who can see.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22
Talent Outside the Alumni.

But let us not forget that the college Is
simply, the ante room to further and far more
advanced development. The altitude of life's
possibilities is not bounded by university walls.
nor do the most gigantic intellectual plants of
necessity find their full fruition beneath the
shaues OF the college campus. The pinacled
monarchs OF the Yosimite. whose tips full
olten pierce the lowering clouds, are nurtured
oy no otner hand than mother nature. Let us
not lose sight of the TACT that there are abb
normal mental growths. especially in this won
ueriuiy productive country of ours, whose
unknown and unnoticed in MANY mossy dell.
deprived by circumstances from eniovIng the
results OF technical training. when discovered
are hot such men entitled to equal honors with
talents nave been advertised SO widely by the
Alumni That policy which seeks to ostracise
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22

ueornfully. 'You always fear. You ought
rather % remember that you have three
months before you, during which you are
almost omnipotent herer
'That is true, to be surei' said the Re-
visor. Then he rang the bell and told the
officials Immediately to assemble all the civil
and military authorities in the city.
Palkin rose to leave the room; the effort
cost him excruciating pain
In life and in death we'll be loyal to each
other, Palkin. Is it not so? humbly &C.
knowledge have not acted handsomely, as
far as you are concerned"
I'm Ii e and in death well stand by each
other, ScheIm. 1 leave you the husband
and you leave me the wifei''
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22

and of neglecting them in the morning
when they are busy. In that side of the
body affected by paralytic stroke the tenn
perature is much lower than in the other
side. Profound occupation of the mind
lowers the temperature of the body.
NATURES GREAT RESTORATIVE.
Quiet is an essential in the sick room. II
1t is necessary to put coal on the fire drop it
on quietly in small paper sacks. It is not
so much the noise as it is the suddenness and
unexpectedness that weaken a patient, and
especially noises accompanied with jar
Sleep is the physicians best auxiliary, and
in many cases of severe sickness the phvsi-
clan will tell you not to waken the patient
at the time appointed for giving medicine if
he be sleeping. People wakened soon after
going to sleep often find it more difficult,
through extreme weariness, to fall asleep
again. Some people are too tired to sleep,
and you may occasionally sing them to sleep
or rub them to sleep. To do either requires
skill and judgment.
"The effect OF music upon the sick, says
Florence Nightingale, "has been scarcely
at all noticed. In fact its expensiveness as
it is now makes any general application of
it quite out of the question. I will only re-
mark here that wind instruments, includ-
ing the human voice, and stringed instrn-
ments, capable OF continual sound, have
generally benefcent effect, while the
pianoforte, with such instruments as have
no continuity of sound, has just the re-
verse. The finest pianoforte playing will
damage the sick, while an air like "Home,
Sweet Home" or "Assisa pie dun salice,''
on the most ordinary grinding organ, will
suddenly soothe them-and this quite inde-
pendent of association.
How TO WAKE A PATIENT.
When it is necessary to waken a patient.
it is sometimes best done by quietly draw.
ing the hand across the forehead few times
and then speaking softly to him. The floor
and the furniture should be examined and
made incapable OF creaking before the room
is appropriated to the sick, the windows
wedged, if they rattle, and the door hinges
oiled or soaped if they creak. Someone
very thoughtfully suggests that if YOU are
anticipating caller in the sick room and
the. patient is sleeping, quill leather thrust
through the keyhole NAV be used to inform
those outside that the patient is not to be
disturbed.
When a sick person wants to talk sit
down while you listen IN full viewof him.
B
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22
PLANS FOR A PRETTY DOUBLE COTTAGE,
Suitable Building for HghPriced Lots That Can be Put
Up Complete for About $500.

General dimensions: Extreme width. A
'eet; depth, including porches, At feet :
inches. Heights of stories: Cellar, 6 feet {
inches; first story, 9 feet; second story, 8 feet
Exterior materials: Foundation, brick
first story, brick; second story, clapboards
gables and roofs, shingles. Outside blind
to all windows except those of the cellar.
Interior finish: Hard white plaster. Soft
wood flooring and trim. Ash staircase
Kitchens wainscoted.
Colors: All brick work cleaned and Ief
natural color. Clapboards, pale yellow.
Trim. outside doors, blinds and rain con.
ductors, dark green. Sashes, Pompeiar
red. Perch floors and seats, slate color
Perch ceilings, oiled Gable shingles dipped
in and brush coated with oil. Roof shingle,
left natural.
Accommodations: The principal room,
and their sizes, closets, etc., are showr
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22
Sometimes Brings OUT Folly.

Railing against a classical education has be.
come fad with some people. There is happy
middle ground on nearly every question, and
this is one of them. 1t is possible for higher
education to germinate fool, whose folly
might never have been manifested If his small
mental caliber had been unmolesred, and his
physical being developed. This Is clearly DEM
onstrated by the lamentable ineff1ciency of
many Of our professional men. Bolstered into
position by influential friends, who have rail-
roaded them through college on the "elective"
express train, they occupy pedestals where
their folly is exhibited most agonizingly.
A Chicago clergyman tells good story Illus
nearest spiritual adviser. 1t so happened that
the minister was a new fedgling just emerging g
from the seminary. He was dudish in the ex-
treme. His coat was cut in true clerical style,
and his face bore the expression OF affected
literary culture. Going to the poor mans house,
he sat on the edge of q chair, toying with his
hat and stroking his downy mustache. Said
he to the dying man, after a long spell of
silence, painful alike to all:
What induced you to send for me?'
You will have to speak louder" family re-
piled the sufferer. Il am dull of hearing"
What induced you to send for me?' reiter.
atednfhe clergyman.
NO use, can't hear. What does he say.
Maryr' turning to his wife.
And then with loud. shrill and stentorian
voice the woman replied: He says what in
the duce did you send for him for"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22

The gospel of equality is. however, false
one, for in a world of variety there can be no
such thing as universal equality 1t may be a
serious question as to where the line of human
superiority shall be drawn. 1t will not do to
make the mark in the physical realm for there
are men of giant physique who are mental i'm
beetles. Nor will it suffice to make the division
on a financial basis. for there are wealthy men
who are woefully poor in intellect. But in ask
ing the question have We not practically
anrwered it? Mind rules over matter, and
hence it would seem that intellect mus: reign.
AS fact 1t does rule. The great mind. which
by selfinstituted laws sways the scepter of
universal power, has evidently designed that
intellect shall wear the crown of superiority.
1t is still an open question however, as to how
the precedency shall be maintained, and where
its limitations shall terminate.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22

by the floor plans. Cellar under
wi ole house with an inside and outside en-.
trance thereto. Attics left unfinished, bu
there is space in each cottage attic for thre,
rooms. No plumbing except kitchen sink
Open fireplace in parlors only. No slidins
doors. Glazed front doors.
Cost, So, 500. not including mantels, rang.
and heater. The estimate is based on New
York prices for materials and labor Il
many sections of the country the cost SHOULD
be less.
Feasible notifications: Heights of stories
sizes of rooms, materials and colors may b,
changed. Bathroom may be planned 70
second stories with partial or full plumbin,
In each cottage. Size of cellar may be re
duced or enlarged. Attic NAV be finished
Fireplaces may be introduced in dininl
rooms or all freplaces may be omitted.
r. W. SHoPPELL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22
RfdicultnR n Trade.

Come to think of it. what number of our
prominent men in statecraft, theology, medi.
cine, journalism, law and science are familiar
with useful occupations of this character.
Readers will readily call to mind host of
such men. It will be sad day for this country
if the English idea of being Sin trade" pre-
walls against advancement in the social scale.
A poor curate, living on IS week. as many of
them do in England, is admitted to the thin
edge of polite society. but a well-to-do NOR
chant, If he gains admission to the charmed
circle, is made to feel his position at every
touch and turn. In the tinseled -four hun
dreds' of our larger cities this British idea has
its germ. 1t is hoped the ridicule of the press
will keep the monster down.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22
THE SENSE OF SMELL.
Reason TO Believe It's keenness in Man i,
Being Lost by Disuse.

heasOu 10 BELIEVE lts heeuHe88 In Man In
Being Lost by Disuse.
Smell is the most acute by Jar of the five
human senses. Take an ounce of musk
most powerful of seents-and leave it where
the atmosphere is still, open on table, for
year. At the end of that time, having for
full IL months rendered odorous the whole
air in its neighborhood, the most delicate
scales cannot detect that it has lost particle
in weight.
Yet the smell has been infinitely distri-
buted, microscopic portions of the musk
floating off and exciting impressions upon
the nerve papill@ under the delicate lining
OF the nasal passages; for this is what snell
means. The sense has grown almost rudi-
mentary In human beings, through want Of
necessity for its use under civilized condi-
tions; but it is highly probably that the cave
men had 1t quite as well developed as the
sharpsstnosed BEASTS '..4...D..e 'i--@. -.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22
IN THE SICK ROOM.
Bedsteads and Bedding That Experi-
ence Proves Are Best.
HOW TO CHANGE THE SHEETS
Bottles of Hot Water Should be Used to
Maintain Temperature.
EFFECT OF MUSIC UPON PATIENTS
rwRIrTEN FOE THE DIsPATcH.1

N private houses uni
Iormlty Of bedsteads OF
bedding is hardly the
rule, so the nurse must
make the most of what
she has. Light iron or
brass bedsteads are the
best for variousrea
High headboards and
iootboards are in the
way. A good width is
81 leet; then you can
lift your patient when
necessary without in
juring your back. Mat
tresses are now made in
sections,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22
Each Should Have n Trade.

The old Hebrew custom, which necessitated
the learning of trade by every male, would be
an excellent one to follow to-day. 1t is a
lamentable sight to look upon a threadbare
college graduate who has neither money nor
occupation, but who lives upon the ragged edge
of respectable starvation because he has no
cunning. All things being equal, man would
be better mechanic if he were college grad
uate, but an ordinary artisan is of infinitely
more value to the world than an educated
nonentity, who has no knowledge or handicraft
except a smattering of dead languages and
mystic mathematics. 1t would make man
none the less gentleman to be master of some
useful mechanical art to which he could turn
his hand in an emergency.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22
WRITTEN FOR TIE D1spArcH.1 '

Where building lots are costly or growing
in value it is advisable, often, to build a
double cottage or row of cottages. In
addition to the economy Of space there is a
saving of outside finish where walls are
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22
Duckip.s Might be Profitable.

1t Is grave mistake to raise a child in the
hothouse OF exelusiveness, and then turn him
out upon suffering world with inadequate ex
perience. In some parts OF Germany the
peasants duck their children in cold water to
harden them. This might be carried into effect
very profitably in this country in a figurative
If not literal sense. Rich families may
venture to cultivate human exotics to feed
their fancy, but in a world of change like this
the experiment is franght with danger.
Among the arlstocratic families of England,
where the law of primogeneture obtains, ir be-
comes necessary for the younger sons to earn
their bread sometimes. The eldest son inherits
the family name and property, and his busi-
ness is to perpetuate the one and hold intact
the other. The second son goes into the army
or the navy, and SO on through the professions.
If there should be a fool in the family, and
there very often is, he is trained for the church.
Occasionally. but not often, thank God, the
same rule obtains on this side Of the Atlantic.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22

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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22

a man because he cannot unfold a sheepskin
Is un-American, unmanly and unrighteous.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22

job" The double cottage illustrating this
article is regarded very generally as attrac-
tive and convenient. Following will be
found somewhat complete description of it.:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22
The Sheet Folded,

Bedsteads should be on castors. Cotton
sheets are better than linen ones except in
very hot weather. Pillows need to be aired
and shaken up frequently
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22

and of neglecting them in the morning
when they are busy. In that side of the
body affected by paralytic stroke the tenn
perature is much lower than in the other
side. Profound occupation of the mind
lowers the temperature of the body.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22

to calm down while Schelm read the letter
carefully. When he had finished he said to
Lanin:
II do not comprehend what excited you
so much. One might imagine from your
conduct that the letter contained most dan.
gerous things. Isuppose the part you tore
off was not any more important. 1 should
not have punished you at all, if you had
not compelled me to do so by your d1sobe-
dience. At all events you are not the most
guilty in getting this letter. The guilt lies
with him who gave you the letter. I beg
you will give me his name"
Although Vladimer was surprised at the
revisor's politeness, and at the same time
indignant at such demand, be did not lose
his self-command.
"You surely cannot demand that of me-"
he replied.
81 recognize in those words the former
Count" sneered Schelm. "You know I
don't understand Joke"
"And you know I do not commit
treason"
"And you will not denouncs the guilty
man?'
Certainly not"
Scbelm nodded his head. "As you like"
he said.
Then turning to the prisoners, who stood
in long row before him:
(which of you handed this letter to
Colonist vladimir"
No one replied. The spy played his part
well. Schelm now turned to the overseers
and Jailers with the same question. No one
answered.
"Why, this is nice state of things" said
Schelm. "Commandant. when the pris-
oners have suffered their punishment, you
will keep them here as long again as they
have been here now. The only exception is
the Colonist Vladimir because he is inno-
cent. The overseers and jailers will lose
one months salary and their allotment OF
brandy"
,'(7O becontsrued rert sceek.) -, :. (,
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-01-16
Scattering sheaxas.

EAST THoMAs-Another year has roll
ed by to join the irrevocable past, and
again we make our best bow to the many
readers of the CAT.
Kimball post G. A. r. at Rexford will
have public installation and bean sup
per Saturday. Jan. 18th. All are invited.
An enjoyable time is anticipated.
Dec %, to Mr. and Mrs. Andy Samuels
a 12-pound boy.
Married Dec. 9th, Mr.. John Badgely
and Miss Ida Clark.
A young man of our acquaintance hav-
ing invested some of his surplus cash in
an old "army musket" and being desir-
Gus of showing his skill in gaming, shout
dered arms and marched ont, eager to
take the timid rabbit at any distance and
speed. Soon jack was seen bounding
across the plain when suddenly burst
forth a roar that seemed to shake the
very earth, and when the hunters nose
had ceased to bleed, he arrived at the
logical conclusion that if the rabbit had
been at "his end of the gun," it might
not have escaped so easily.
VoX POPULI.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-01-16
lO.O00.OOO Rocks.

This is number impossible to grasp
Yet such is the size of the edition of Au
gust Flower and German Syrup Almanacs
for 1890 Printed in eighteen languages
and ATTITUDES. and sent, charges prepaid.
to so. 600 dealers in North America and
the Colonies, with the name and the To-
cal advertising of the merchant printed
on the back OF each book. All in the
space of ten weeks. Such are absolute
facts. and they testify as few things do
to the energy, facilities, and organization
of American business. The books them
selves are wonder. Written well, ele-
gantly bound, illustrated by Palmer Cox,
and containing Diary Calender Pages
that for size and convenience, are better
than those we are glad to buy at the be-
ginning of each year. But the startling
fact of it all is that they are distributed
FREE by all dealers in medicines, or sent
free by mail to any address on applica-
ton to G. G. Green, Woodbury., N. j., U.
S. A. Nothing but enormous sales of the
remedies and great intrinsic merit could
warrant such an undertaking. In WRIT
ING FOR A COPY BE SURE AND MENTION
THIS PAPER
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-01-16
ROCK ISLAND AHEAD
The lates st Thing in Tourist Sleep
ing 3rS

The Rock Island has inaugurated new fea-
ture, which promises to create considerable
interest in railway improvement. it being
free tourist car service with nearly all the
conveniences of the palace car. including col
porter in attendance, fine hair mattresses
pillows blankets. soap, etc. When made I'D
for night. the fourteen sections are partition
ed off with sliding panels and curtained with
heavy damaSk draperies. Tables. attachable
to the sides of the interior, are provided for
each section. The cars are heated by steam
the aisle carpeted, and cuspidors for the
cleanliness OF the cars, are added. The duties
of the porter accompanying each car will be
similar to those of the palace car service-to
look after the wants of the passengers and
see that the car is kept perfectly clean. In
one end is the ladies' lavatOry, and in the
other, one for the gentlemen, which are as
nicely appointed and furnished as the most
fastidiOus would desire The intention of the
Chicago, Kansas & Nebraska is to furnish
these cars free TO tourists and excursion part
les when the number of persons is sufficiently
large enough to Justify the use of car or
cars. With such accommodations. and with
out charge, there is no further necessity of
western tour without sleeping accOmmOda-
tons. nor is il necessary to make such a trip
expensive. IT is great inducement for part
les. clubs. any considerable number of per-
sons contemplating trip to the Rocky Noun
tains. for instance. And. too. the Denver s.
Rio Grande has adopted the same scheme.
and as the Rock Island connect with this
route in Colorado, the free tourist car system
viii no doubt be generally adopted by those
in search of the pleasure and health giving
regions of our continent.-kaHsas City Jour-
nal
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1890-01-16

'Down went MC(1INTY the bottom of the sea
And down 60 prices at the HORSESHOE GROCERY
On reducing their stock the Horseshoe folks bent
And have cut all prices down from FIVE to TEN per cent
All lines OF WINTER GOODS will slaughter ON the block
Because we need the room for our NEW SPRING Stock
This is no "bluf" but stern reality
Which, if you will CALL you will very plainly see
Come and see our RUBBERs, our Doors and our Shoes
And if you want a pair we'll "go you one if we lose
You surely need not suffer for HOSE UNDERWEAR
For we will sell them cheaper than you elsewhere
Our stock of DRESS GOoDs FLANNELs TOROGG Nc
As can easily be seen by any sense
we re not trying to deude just we saw
We ask every one to call for it will surely nav
We want POULTRY EGGS BUTTER and will nav tho b;b
So bring along your PRODUCE we'll trade in ,rice
Our FIVE and TEN cent counters full to oyerdowno
Because our trade on NorIoNs is continually growing
UoK MOTTO SMALL PROFITS QUICK SALES and SpoT CASH
We find that this is the safest if we'd avoid crash
With thanks for past patronage which never FORGOT
We remain yours to please
MCCORMICK 4 BOTT