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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-10-10
MICE IN HER HAIR.
A Berlin Belle Who Ma kes Sure to wei
Night Cap.

Berlin Belle Who Ma xes Sure to Wear
a Night Cap.
Fraulein Elizabeth Meyer, belle of
Berlin, has had an exciting marvel
Gus eXperience-one that will shock
land therefore charm) all the fair sex.
Upon rising betimes the other morning
from her pillowy couch, and upon I'M
loosing the coils of her splendid hair,
preparatory to combing those golden
tresses, 10! there fell from her am
brosial ringlets shower of mice!
1t seems that during the night saga
cious old dame mouse, hunting about
for habitation, came upon Fraulein
Elizabeth's inviting wealth of soft hair
spread over the downy pillow.
Here" thought this wise rodent, "is
comfortable shelter for me and mine. :"
80 in crept Mrs. Mouse and cud-
died herself up among the silky strands
sof hair There were seven of tn en- the
next morning when, standing before
her mirror, Fraulein Elizabeth rudely
uncoiled her tresses, thus precipitating
the blue-coated mother and her pink
skin progeny to the floor.
The parent mouse fled under bureau
and the six helpless babies lay rolling
and squirming pathetically upon the
floor, In this supreme crisis Fraulein
Elizabeth's presence of mind did not
desert her.
Leaping into chair she screamed
Justify for help, and presently every
chair in the room had a woman on it.,
each in Mysteries.
The dignitied pater familias finally
made his appearance and removed the
frightful creatures that had caused all
the hubbub, but Fraulein Elizabeth was
sick abed for week in consequence OF
this awful experience.
The local journals got hold of this
story and told it eloquently and now q
panic has come upon all the women.
folk in Germany Night-caps have sud
denly come into fashion again-not the
picturesque, frilled affair we have seen
in prints, but grotesque fabrication OF
oiled silk, which is said to be properly
cool for the head, and at the same time
proof against depredatory rodents.-Cor.
Chicago News.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-10-10

-Lightkeeper Rogers, of Straits
mouth Island, off Rockport, Mass, re-
ports that while sitting on one of the
headlands one evening recently, he ex-
perienced peculiar sensation. The air
seemed exhausted and he had great diff
ficulty in breathing. There was rush
ing sound like that made by skyrockets,
and there was shower resembling mil
lions of stones falling into the water,
after which Mr.. Rogers noted that the
water was boiling, as il some large,
heated body was submerged therein.
He is Of the opinion that it was me.
teor.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-10-10
Not Likely to Forget II,

"They are not paying much attention
~ you, Uncle Pete" said the little girl
at the party. 81 guess they have forgot
you're our relation"
mo, child" answered Uncle Pete,
crossing one leg over the other so as to
hide small patch on the under knee,
mo; they seem to be remembering it
right along. Chicago Tribune.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-10-10
Earning His Money.

"Porter, wake me up at Harrisburg"
and the passenger in the chair dropped
half dollar into the colored mans hand.
At Altoona the porter shook the passen-
ger and said Boss, we's jes' half way
to Harrisburg now" well, what are
you waking me for?" "You see, you
done gimme half dollar, sab, an OATS
twice as much as mos men gimme, so
thought I'd glib you two watkins for it
one hyar and one at Harrisburg. IN
Y. Dispatch.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-10-10

Terra alba, or white earth, is used
exclusively for adulterating candies,
yet no less than l, 200 tons Of this sub
stance were recently imported through
New York. Lozenges made entirely of
this earth are dipped in sirups favored
with peppermint and other essences,
and then sold as genuine sugar lozen-
ges. When it is known that terra alba
is a mineral insoluble by the gastric
juices, the extent of the evil of this
adulteration may be understood. 1t
means grave danger of incurable dis.
ease to thousands of young children.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-10-10
4 Sian at Nature.

First Passenger-Why don't you look
out of the window, sir? You are miss.
ing all this beautiful scenery.
Second Passenger-Scenery be blow
ed Do you call that scenery? have
two carloads of scenery on this train
that can beat any you ever saw. am a
theatrical manager.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-10-10
hut They Grind Exceeding Fine.

poor fellow! But why did you reject
him in such a summary wayY'
"Well, he's the editor of that Moon
shine Magazine, and rejected one Of my
poems once. just thought I'd let him
know that two can play at that game. )"
Il lie
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-10-10
Now and Then.

Bill--What are you doing now, Benz
Benz am living as cheap as can. l
am saving up every cent / make, so l
can get married. How are you and your
wife coming on, Bill?
Bill-We are saving up every cent we
can spare, so we can go to Chicago in the
TALL and get divorce. Siftings.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-10-10
Tho Old Mans Sarcasm,

Her Father (from the head of the
rtairs at two a. m. )-Clarissa, what time
is it?
Clarissa struggling from Charles
grasp)-It's about ten o'clock, l think,
pa.
Her Father-By Jove; as late as thatP
/ didn't suppose it was more than six!
Ask your young man to wait, and go
down to the Office with me.-Light. =
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-10-10
Breach of HyrienIc Laws.

Hawold-You look all bwoke up,
Cholly. BY Jove, what ails you, deah
boy?
Cholly-Tewible accident, Hawold
Arfter doing my toilet larst night, for
got to put on my finger wing again, and
so caught a tremendous cold. Jewel.
ers' Circular
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-10-10

"A recent dispatch from Pierre, S.
D., says; About 1850 o'clock last night
clouds began to gather and in, ten min
utes rain began to pour, accompanied
by strong wind, Just about the time
the rain ceased small snakes from
twelve to sixteen inches long fell to the
ground in various places. These were
coiled and when they struck the ground
seemed to be somewhat stunned The
snakes have blush color.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-10-10

AT the head of Onion Valley, in
Inyo County, Cal, are two abrupt noun.
tains one $4,000 and the other 14,OOC
feet high, Tumbling down the side Of
one is a cataract 500 feet high, which in
the distance resembles falling snow,
and two other waterfalls o, equal
height are visible from the head of the
valley Sea-
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-10-10

~ am mistaken" exclaimed Lum.
mix, as he entered the club you usual
ly are" admitted Trivvett; but what is
the matter now2" Miss Ransom has
taken me later Ocean.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-10-10
Very Close.

Isn't there some sort of relationship
between Madge and Mr.. Dashing?"
"Oh, yes, indeed. He was the first
man she was ever engaged to."-The
Continent
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-10-10
A Heavy Task,

Mrs. Tangle-I was in Mr.. Blackan-
whyte's studio this afternoon.
Mr. Tangle-What is he doing now?
Mrs. Tangle-When I was there, he
was drawing a railroad train.
Mr.. Tangle-Pretty hard work foy
him wasn't it?"-Munsey's Weekly.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-10-10

An English scientific person has
discovered that sitting down IS an ac-
quired habit. The majority of man.
kind donot sit, but simply squat, or, as is
sometimes said. sit on ID sir heels. This
position, the scientific person thinks. is
the nata.al one, while sitting on chair
is an artificial ono.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-06-05
Shorthand

"One COLI" he b~rusquely announced as
he entered a gents furnishing store on
upper Broadway, says the New York Sun.
"Cert.," replied the girl in attendance
as she took DOWN a collar and wrapped it
up.
"Much ?" he queried as he toycd with a
silver piece.
''Quar. doll" she answered, as she
gave him the change.
40. H." he said as he turned away.
"Tra-la," she replied as she went back
to finish waiting on an old man who had
been looking at neckties.
"What sort o. language do you call
that" he asked.
"Shorthand, SIR"
"Oh, that's it?Sort % saves your breath,
doesn't il
"'Course."
"Well, 1 don't think | could ever get
used to il at my age. Ii don't express
enough"
allow? ?"
"why, land o. love, l want TO say to you
that I'll wear one of my suspenders around
my neck for a tic before I'll pay 80 cents
for such shoddy affairs as these. How
could you express all that in three or -four
words 2"
~ can do it in one" she replied.
"How?"
"Git"
And he ambled.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-06-05
THE CHICAGO
MILWAUKEE &
ST.. PAUL RY.

In the Fast Mail Short Line from st. Paul
and Minneapolis via La Crosse and Mil
waukee to Chicago and all points in the
Eastern States and Canada. II Is the only
line under one management between St.
Paul and Chicago, and is the Finest
Equipped Railway ia the Northwest. II
IL the only line running Pullman Drawing
Room Sleeping Cars with luxurious smok-
ing rooms and the finest dining cars In
the world, via the famous "River Bank
Route,' along the shores OF Lake Pepin
and the beautiful Mississippi River TO
Milwaukee and Chicago. Its trains con-
meet with those Of the Northern lines in
the Grand Union Depot at st. Paul. No
change Of cars OF any class between St.
Paul and Chicago. For through tickets,
time tables, and full information apply TO
n coupon nsks, agent is the North
west.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-06-05
BONDS N STOCKS.
Ups and Downs In Market Values ON the
New York Exchange.

Ups and Downs In Market Values ON the
New York Exchange.
NEW YORK. June 4.-The stock market
to-day was feverish and irregular with the
result Of leaving the entire list irregularly
changed from last evenings figures.
Changes are few, final changes in most
cases are in the direction Of lower figures.
Rock Island furnished the only important
loss, it having been down ~ per cent.
Suger 10 up 3Hc.
Governments dull.
Petroleum spot opened at 81, closed
sou; July opened S7A, closed s6A.
Bar silver-N.02.
Copper-Stagnant Lake, June $3.50.
Lead-Steady; domestic, $40.
Tin-Firmer; straits, $21.25.
CloainQ sfOcka.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-06-05
The Fatal IsIunder.

The Fatal Blunder.
From the Chicago Tribune.
The proud Boston beauty rose to her
feet and rang the bell.
"Mr. T%urrapin." she said, freezingly,
"our acquaintance is Mt an end"
"For heavens sake, Miss Osgoodson
Miriam !" exclaimed the thunderstruck
young Baltimorean, "what have / done ?''
"Sir, you ave spoken of the Ibsen en-
thusiasm as n fad. Clytemnestra, show
this gentleman to the door,"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-06-05

Money on call easy, 4a6 prime.
Prime mercantile paper, 4AGGEc.
Sterling Exchange-Quiet; steady;
20 day bills, A.84; demand, A.e5.
Mining quotations AS follows:
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1890-08-01
BROOKINGs COUNTY.

! This county of which Brookngs is the county
seat, is the best adapted to div ersfed farming of
any in South Dakota Situated in the center of
the renowned Big Sioux Valley and watered by
the Big Sioux River and innumerable lakes. The
soil is of rich black loan and is unsurpassed for
fertility. The best of water is found the
surface and numerous small streams water the
rich farm lands In al directions. 1t contains 2S
townships and 50S,5S4.43 acres of gently rolling
land fully SO per cent. of which is under cultva-
tion. Has 81 good school houses valued at about
$4,000 i'm round numbers. Good railroad facil-
ties. Has bonded Indebtedness. Assessed
valuation, 1882 S2,i00.000. Tax levy, 1889, l2k
mills for general purposes. Average crop for
past twelve years Is bushels per acre. Fine herds
of bleoded stock and rich grazing lands. No govern
ment land-all occupied by actual settlers. Deed
ed land can be purchased at from 81 to SIS per
acre. Good RAILROADS convenient for marketing
stock and grain.
Farmers in the east who contemplate coming
west can find no better soil, no better location.
and no better markets In the whole crthwest.
than Brookiugs county presents. Come ont and
see for yourselves the banner county of South Da-
kOta.
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1890-08-01
The College Debate.

The entertainment at the college
chapel on Friday evening was largely
attended and proved q very enjoyable
occasion. The program was brief but
that did not detract one whit from it's
attractiveness rs was evinced by
the close attention given it. The
Athenian chior opened the evenings
exercises by a we'll rendered selection
which was followed by an impromptu
by l. ID. Aldrich--subject-''The cares
and perplexities of the editor" Miss
Robinson, on the part of the Philoma-
thean society, then entertained her
listeners with fine piece of instru-
mental music. The following question
was then taken up and discussed by
the champions OF the two societies.
The Athenian representing the affirm
ative and the Philomatheans the neg.
ative: Be it resolved that the United
States congress should pass law
prohibiting the emigration of all for
elgners except those who can prove
themselves to be, 1st: Possessed of
liberal education; End, Capable OF
passing fair examination in the civil
government of their mother country;
3rd. Self-sustaining in their native
land and in possession of enough
property to support themselves tor
one year after landing. gentlemen
representing the two societies were
Messrs. Solberg, Whillen, Valleau,
Jenkins, Hassarud and Ham. Judges
---Messrs. Frost, Duboc, Skinner,
Hall and butcher. The question
was decided in favor of the negative.
The glee club then favored the assem-
blage with three of their very fine Sc
lections. By the manner in which
they were received we judge the club
to be q very popular organization at
the college. Mr.. Grant Houston then
interested his hearers with an i'm
promptu, subJect-"My experience as
q book agent" which closed the even
ings exercises.
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1890-08-01
An Enormous Chain.

The big chain that was used in rails
ing the steamer Armstrong was made
by the British government fer the pur-
pose Of blockading the harbor in the
Crimean war. 1t was sent out to Que
bee by the British admiralty, many
years ago, to be sold for what it would
bring. Some idea of its size and
strength may be conveyed by the fact
that each link of this great chain
weighs IS pounds. and is supposed to-
have breakage capacity of l25 tons.
Exchange.
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1890-08-01
An Elephants Cunning.

The following story is told by DR..
Romanes: "An elephant was chained
to tree in the compound. The driver
made an oven at short distance, in
which he put his rice cakes to bake;
then covered them with stones and
grass and went away. When he was
gone, the elephant with his trunk un-
fastened the chain round his foot,
went to the oven and uncovered it,
took out and ate the cakes, recovered
the oven with the stones and grass us
before, and went back to his place. He
could not fasten the chain round his
own foot, SO he twisted it round aud
round it, in order to look the same.
and when the driver returned the ele-
phant was standing with his back to
the oven. The driver went to his
cakes, discovered the theft. and, look
ing round, caught the elephants eye
as he looked back over his shoulder
out of the corner of it. Instantly he
detected the culprit. and condign
punishment followed. The whole oc-
currence was witnessed from the win
dows by the family.
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1890-08-01
The'SoIdier Boys.

The G. A. r. campfire and social
last Wednesday evening was most
pleasing event. A large number OF
guests were present and everybody
seemed TO have happy time. I'm.
Dromptu speeches were made by
Messrs. VIM. Anderson, Philo Hall,
and p. c. Murphy, alter which lce-
cream and cake were served. Sadness
is always mingled with the merry
making in these events as we are
deeply impressed with the fact that in
q lew years more the veterans will
have all passed to their reward and
the campfires will no more be known
except in history.
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1890-08-01
First Observatories.

The first recorded observatory was
on the top of the Temple of Belus; the
tomb Of Osymandias, in Egypt, was
another. 1t contained golden astro-
nomical circle 200 feet in diameter.
Another at Benares, India, is supposed
to be at least as ancient as either of
the two others. The first in Europe
was erected at Cassel, in 1851; that of
Tycho Brahe, at Uraninburg, was
built in 1876. The Paris observatory
dates from 1867, and that of Green
wich from 1875. The Nuremberg OBJ
servatory was erected in 1878, and that
OF Berlin in I'LL. The famous Bologna
tower was built three years later, that
at Pisa following next, in 1880. Stock
holm, Utrecht, Copenhagen and Lis
bon observatories were erected in 1740.
1890, 1856 and 1928, respectively. st
Louis Republic.
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1890-08-01
How to Get to sieen.

One married man describes his mo-
dus operandi which is sure to dispel the
wakeful mixes; it consists in laying
his head on hop pillow and allowing
his wife to tell him ali the things she
wants him to buy when he goes down
town; and another heartless monster
declares that there is no need of a hop
pillow if one just sets his wife to talk
ing about her relatives. The hypnotic
state is very speedily produced, even
before she has half finished enumerat-
ing the virtues of her mother. New
York Sun.
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1890-08-01
A Tea Party.

One of those delightful Ito the ladies)
five O'Clock teas was gwen by Mrs. l..
Foster at her pleasant home on Sat
urday afternoon to large number
OF her lady friends. Refreshm en- Is
were served while the ladies INDUCED
in social converse. Among those
present were Mesdames Lewis Nc
Louth, Shepard, Lapham, Leary,
Orcutt, Updyke. Lillev, Andrews,
VanDoren, Morehouse, Fisbbark. Col
Ter, Underwood. Smith, Darrow, C. l..
Davis, Duboc, Collins. Whiting. Allen,
Olds, Macs, Beynon, Downing, butcher
and Misses Keffer. Kendall, Alice
Robinson, Grace Lawshe, and Kutia
Farr.
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1890-08-01

Baptist Church-Rev. A. NJ. Duboc pastor. Ser
vices every Sunday at 10:45 a m and 7:45 p m.
Sunday school Immediately after morning service.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening at 80.
Norwegian Baptist-Rev. j. b. Sundt pastor.
Services every Sunday at t0I5 a m snd 1880 m.
Sunday school Immediately after mor.ing service.
Methodist Episcopal-Rev. F.H Wheeler, pastor.
Services every Sunday at l0:45 q m and 80 p IN.
Sunday school Immediately after morning service.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening at T:30.
Children's meeting every Saturday at pm.
Prssbyterian--Rev. A. NJ. Work. pastor. Ser
yicesevery Sunday at l0:45 m and 1880 m. Sab
bath school after morning service. Prayer meet
ing Wednesday evening.
Norwegian IutherRn-Rev. -. -. Svalestuen,
pastor. Services every third and fourth Sundays
OF each month. Sunday school every Sunday
morning at 1890.
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1890-08-01
The Sunday school Convention.

The Brookings County Sunday
School Association met in convention
at Medary Grove, July 10, 1890, at
8 O'Clock q. m. A very profitable
hour was spent in devotional exercises.
At 1920 a. m. DR.. Lewis McLouth,
OF the South Dakota Agricultural Col
lege, preached an able sermon from
the text, "Train up child in the way
he should go and when. he Is old he
will not depart from it," 1t Is mat
ter of regret that every parent and
teacher in Brookings county did not
hear this instructive sermon so iul of
helpful suggestions to those that have
the training OF the children.
At 1:30 p. m. the convention was
called to order by the president, C. II.
Madison. Minutes of the previous
convention were read and approved.
Brief verbal reports were made from
the schools in the county. There are
forty schools, all doing good work.
The Sunday school missionary, f.
E. Roscoe, reported as to work done
in the southeastern part of the county.
The motion, made at the last con.
vention, changing the heconstitution and
bylaws was carried.
A. q. Young, delegate to the state
convention, reported as to that meet
ing. A collection OF So. 2 4 was received
which pays all the Incidental expenses
of the association to date.
A few remarks were then made by
Father Farnum. an old Sunday school
workerfrom sway down east"
O.Qn hx.o hNx Ia
for and the following questions found
and answered Some OF the questions
were discussed by Others after being
answered by the one selected:
Question-ls it right to raise money
for Sunday school or church work by
lottery Answer by Prof. Kerr.
Q.-What il q Sunday school? A.
by Rev Slomans.
Q.-Suppose skeptical pupil should
introduce disputed questions, should
they be openly discussed in the pres
ence Of the school? A, by Rev. r.
Slavery.
@ How shall we arouse genera!
interest in the Sunday school work
among the older people, that they will
develop desire Tor the spiritual ad-
vancement of theyoung2 A., by Daniel
Doughty.
Q-Why do We call the first day OF
the week Sabbath2 A., by A. G Young.
Q.-How shall the Sunday school be
made more effectuai? A., by Rev.
Slomans.
At the close of this exercise Mr.. G.
l.. Watson made few earnest remarks
that showed him to be q live worker.
At 2:2O Prof. ]. II. Shepard told us
how to interest the interested in our
classes, and We can assure you there
were no uninterested listeners present
at that time.
At the subject was Looking Back
ward" and Prof. II. +. Kerr gave us
some interesting glimp-es OF the past.
At 4:3O Prof. I. III. 0rcutt was to do
some "Lookine Forward" for us, but
as he was NOT present this subject was
taken by Rev. Slomans, and this
closed a very pleasant and profitable
gathering. G. r. MADISON,
A. q. YOU'VE, President.
Secretary.
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1890-08-01
A SLICK PAIR.
Two Young Men Secure Horse and Bug
gy and Skip.

A week ago last Sunday Ole Plpreu
took Jay Russell's horse and buggy
and went to Estelline for the purpose
OF renting building to be used by
Russell as an 'orlginal package" house.
On the following Monday young man
named Smith took the train and went
to Estelline where he met Pipreu and
the two departed with the horse and
buggy for parts unknown. Russell
has tracked them as far as Clear Lake
when last heard from. but did not
know the route they bad taken from
there. If the owner of the horse gets
sight OF them they may get filled full
of cold lead, rs he has sworn to show
them no mercy if he finds them.
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1890-08-01
The Only WAY.

A New York paper devotes whole
column to telling is readers how to-
eat an orange. Three lines are enough.
You cant keep the end of your nose
out of it nor prevent the juice from
running down your chin, SO go ahead
in the old fashioned and only way.
Detroit Free Press.
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1890-08-01

Henry O. Kiblin, who fitted up the
Boston and Albany railroads emerg
ency room in Springfield, Mass, was
the first one to be operated upon in it.
He jumped from moving train, and,
falling under the wheels, his left leg
was so crushed that amputation was
necessary.
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1890-08-01
More Than Even.

DIR. Agnew says there may be seven
teen distinct reasons why a person
should have a headache. That'sa good
many, but the man with headache
can always find at least twenty per-
sons who havea different and distinct
remedy to recommend. Detroit Free
Press.
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1890-08-01

why is Jones trying to live such
an exemplary life in his latter daysl"
He is considerate of his friends.
In what particular2"
He doesn't want them to have to
lie about lin in writing his epitaph.
Chicago Times.