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Wichita eagle., 1890-03-05

caiu."
Suppose a woman was to pay as much at
tention to the matter as the crack shots among
men, do you think she could equal themf Is
there anything in the way a woman is built
to prevent her from becoming as fine shot
as the best marksmen Is it is said there Is
to prevent her from throwing stonen
Nothing at all. It all depends on the
practice / trained one woman year or two
ago who kept at it steadily for thres months
Size didn't i1fs65w anything about it when sne
began, but at rhe end Of that time she was a
good shot. She could nit swinging ball and
make a good many Of the fancy targets
which only the best rnarksmen among men
ever attempt. Chicago Times.
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-05
Where He Lives

The fellow who predicts the weather year
in advance has been set in tbe shade by q
venerable prophe5 whom newspaper men ran
across at the railroad station at Springfield,
Mass He can read paper four years be
fore 1t IS printed, and be can penetrate the
future to such an extent as 10 learn that his
death won't occur Til the middle Of the next
century. He didn't tell where he lived, but
they all TOOK IT for granted that it was IN
hospital for the insane p. ..,iiade' .hja Ledger.
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-05
Woman Shoosists-

'Can woman shoot as well as nanT
said Mr F. P. Conlin, q New York expert.
I've taught . good nlany women 70 shoot,
and. first and last. they shoot quite as well as
the average Of men who do no more practic-
ing than thew. OF course saev don't begin 20
equal the fancy targets OF the crack shooters.
But there are few men VINO can 90 that- Ii
taxes long and constant practice 20 become
able. for instance, 70 split cards. nit the bulls
eve with si1 successive saots o. knock out,
one 2faer another, ths spe-s og playing
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-05

the ghostly rivulet are surely silent though
abundant evidence of en- event not chTori-
cled in the pages Of history. The Cannon
ball river flows on today silently and majes
tically, unfolding 70 none but the winds its
startling tale of tragedy Of years gone
hence.-San Francisco Examiner.
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-05

Inc strength Of the Portuguese army : q
$4,000 naer belonging 20 the active army an
first class reserve ara i40.o men funtrainea}
nAnnniHT tlA asna-5 a.a-- rAasrr.
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-05
WHEN THE HEAVENS FELL.
WEIRD TALE OF THE CANNON BALL
RIVER in DAKOTA

Tho Final Battle Between tho Sioux and
Crows-WhiIe 1t Was at Its Height the
Molten Stones,
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Good Manners.

l, is m subtle ways in which social selfish
ness crops out. The Old fashioned division Of
society was into Supporters equals and ip-
fcI1ors One of the rar0et things in American
soc,aty is genuine courtesy toward salpertory.
T0a4yien there Is plenty Of, and it Is dis
tiuEuishng habit which it is unnecessary to
condemn here. Tho moro common and less
cOn.picuOus mistake is withholding through
s.lil>uncs, The Difference which is due slperi-
GRITTY. Let person OF a ht1do more culture,
Iiytic better POSITION, larger experience, be
thrown among ua and we TOO often osurne q
cold dignity. The glorious doctrine OF thu
equality Of all men va quote iu sci defense.
Un-oliisuness would alter this manner and
tell Us to 10 the honest tLins-end the only
polite tuiug-giye MS worth its due aud our
selves tho opportunity o. gathering what W.
can from his broader lite. THIS principle =
constantly ignored in ou~ villages and towns.
The sharp lines which are drawn between
clique, In really often. If not as rule, tie
fsuit OF tnosa VIII feel t4ieIr social position &c
bo los than that Of another -. and who S.
sumo rigid formAity when thrown into
their company. Tue manner which shows
Difference combined 1Itn self respecting indie
pend,uce Is one Of the most charming good
society s"e>.
TIN great strain ~ this principle uu,iouba-
ejly co:uos frctn aes1c.l..ou with equals. =.
nau T., polite to his dbl = issoclatcs in propoI-
ton - ne lays aside h.s own claim for con
sheraton and substitutes ~ irs. But il must
La spontaneous. untur'!, scur, lending uusel-
HsAres, --C-nut -uqusa
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-02-14
KANSAS CORN HUSkERS.

Felix Holt, Of Netawaka, averaged over
100 bushels OF corn a day for twenty days.
William Marker, of HaInlin, husked 8, 800
bushels OF corn IN one month. This work has
mover been beaten.
Wallace Turner, Of EGinghan, recently
bet So TO So that he could husk fifteen
bushels Of corn in one hour. In tho trial BIO
did better than n, said be could, huskiug six
teen bushels and itty-Sx pounds in fitty-six
minutes
Nellie and Hnttie Cook, ages Id and 10,
dauGh ters of Lyman Cook, Of Smith county,
husSed 900 bushels of corn tor their father
last fall, for which he paid them s25, having
agreed to give them two and one-hslt cents
a bushel for al they felt disposed to huSk.
George RorA, Of HLawatha, just to 500
what he could do, huslied $50 bushels and
thirty-tive pounds in nine and One-ialf hours,
taking forty-ive minutes for dinner, or max
ing the leading state record IN eight hours
Old.
young men namod Spencer, living near
4 augusta, beg 81 that he could shack moro
corn in niue hours than could Herman Kelley,
young man Oh an adjoining farm. The
money was staked, and both boys, ready and
lager for their trial, oegan WORK carly in The
morning, straIAing every nerve to excel. at
the end OF the uino Kelley had l29 bushels to
his credit, while Spencer had but lis The
corn was hauled 70 town and weighed on the
Browning scales--St Louis Globe Democrat.
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Sunday uysicnically Considered.

Among subjects treated OF at the recent
congresses N Paris was that OF the observance
Of Sunday as "A day Of rest According TO
Tho London Lancet, NJ Leon Sav affirmed
that tbs rest which sHvoral religion, rendered
obi. atory Is Low Of nature, and cons~
quently law Of hygiene, tho excellence of
which has long bean demonstrated, although
it is not 70 b. found in all national codes.
The resting on the seventh day is Of biblical
origin, and the custom of counting the days
by seven was formerly tho rule among the
most diverse racas-ir India, as among the
Gets, in CHINA as we'll as in Arabia Now
thai hygiene has become positive science, il
confirms the moral and material necessity for
q temporary rest on the seventh day.
Several reports wore presented TO the con
greSs, and physicians, professors, philosophers
ana hygicnists are in accord on this point.
All, without exception, support for workers
OF a! classes and OF all age, weekly day ot
rest, which should even bo made obligatory.
It may here be noted that in 1881 this sub
Ject was opened 10 competition by the Swiss
government for prize, which was awarded
TO DR.. Nieneycr, Of Leipzig. Tho subject
was brilliantly treat.l by DR.. Nieneyer, who
Observed that the dominica rest is tho first
commandment of hygiene, which should Ike
followed TO obtain q peaceful and continued
Gmelioration of society, and in this respect Vt
is az much a rational institu t4on as a religious
one
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-02-14
FRENCH RULES ON EATING.
The sweets are the Indies cheese.

The sweets are the ladies' cheese.
The dish Of which nobody has taken twice
forms @ lesson 70 { 3 cook
In any case, and whoever may sit next TO
him, gluten should not be in love while he
is eating.
A quiet conscience is almost Indispensable
to a thorough enjoyment OF the meal. 1t is
the honest man who enjoys his dinner best.
People who are fond of fish are generally
of a very quiet disposition, on account Of the
fish bones Eat slowly and only little at a
time. 1t is the way to eat long and pleas
antly.
Before eating Of the hos dishes it is well to
let tho steam from them rise slowly up to YOU
You deprive yourself OF delicate pleasure if
you attack dish without having first enjoyed
its perfume
The side dishes don't desnr-ve any notice,
but if, through diversity of taste, some one
sho2lI become enthusiasts &C about these trifies,
there is no reason why double share OF them
should not be quietly taken
Up to the third course you should only talk
about what you are eating what you have
eaten ard what you will cat. The mind
dwelling on these things docs not risk flying
on 10 oLner suplcclS, tnereby interfering with
the stlutatory exercise Of the jaws.
In order 20 enjoy the meal there ought at
least to be TWO, and at most twelve, persons.
If you are alone at table the dinner suffers
because you cannot talk of the enjoyment Of
1t. If the company is too numerous there is
the risk Of the m"iitations being interrupted
which the vianls ought to inspire.
4 good dinner is al ideal dream viii oh can
bs realized down TO the roast joint. The
salad Is the clock which strikes the hour
when you must redeaccnd to earth After
this dish, you may gradually become sociable;
then If possible interesting and brilliant As
tia meal itself hes been, nnd OF winch your
conversation should be the intellectual rehec-
ton, and the immediate moral result After
you have dined we'll it is your duty to I've
witry.--St. Louis Globe Democrat.
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THAT remindsme II astearobost wssusss-.
tcr Of forty years ago. II was the Jirnrry
Faulkner, named after n 1eD known toaT-
nali6t Of Cincinnati We wore in the pork
ard passenger trade betu'oen Cincinnati and
Louisville" remarked Sergt Joyce "Tbero
WAS an intense rivalry beswesn the steamboat
limos, and We had many lively races. Ono
dark night was 70 dark that the black at
mosphere couid be cut with jsokkrrife-~e1pe
Thotnas Sherlock lefther dock alboat tho sszne
time that we did, and knew that a r,roe was
assprod We had gone down tho river about
fifteen miles when discovered the Sherlockie
lights OFF our larboard quarter. Old Bill
Sate'vood was In the pilot house, aud WAC
standing on tho hurricane deck near the
chimneys. Hello, Billr says l. Hello C9p,'
answered Bill. L guess we had bettsr run
away from that pile Of lumber over tssss,e.
hadn't we, BilF says | again. T Ohink 90
says Bill. II you say So Cap IN turn my
Loose We'll, say 50, said [. Bill tooteo
the whistle, and in a second the defy was
taken up by the Sherlock l heard the tinGls
of bells in our engine room, and knew what
was coming. In All instant our boat began
to shake, trGnbie and squirm. The roar of
the steam through the scapepipeS could %
heard ten miles. The chimneys were red hot
nearly 10 the tops, and the fireman had to
jump overheard to cool Off after putting 10
fire. reckon we were running forty ruiles
an hour. Every once In n while BIN would
foot tho whistle in defiance, and the sherlock
would answer just as dedaylttv But 70 30
our level best We couldn't get away from her.
The Sherlocks lights remained In about the
salno place or our quarter All night long
paced the dock and wondered why 1t was.
And Bill swore awfully. He was profane
man under ordinary circumstances, but be
seems TO have accumulated all the profanity
ne had used in bygUre years and unbottIed it
on this occasion. When the morning broke
there was the Sherlock with her bow chose TO
or wheelhouse. l rushed over 30 the side,
and blamed If she wasn't dashed fast 10 us!
In the night she had run alongside and made
fast 10 us, and then all hands, except TIE
pilot, turned in and won't to Sheep, while We
towed them nearly to Louisville, When old
Bin GaJewood found out how be had been
imposed on he took brain fever and ives in
oed six weels. '-Indianapoll5 Vows
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Good Grahnln EreaL -.

When graham bread Is wet, sticky ana in
sipid, or when it's rough aud dry 10 the Taste,
il is because the dough was not OF Lhe pr pei
consistency. Mrs Living states tho corrup,
proportions Is "a little more than two meas
ures OF graham 1odr T. one measure Of wet
ting" $40 also SAD tnat tho Torment for
graham bread should be OF White hour and
prepared il tho same manner rs the lerntent
for white -four bread. When light, add stu
gar and four TO taste, and work in graham
flour till uns dough becomes elastic ana u.lu--
ing aud is sufficiently stii1 Lot stand TIL
perfectly ris,n, then shape into haves by
rolling gently under the hand on a well
floured molding board and place in CREASED
baking pHns. LES GoIr is required Ia pro-
portion TO the "weLttlg' for graham than Tor
white bread
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-02-14
Wealthy Trinity,

The wealthiest single church organization
on this side Of the Atlantic is the Trinity cor
poration of the Protestant Episcopal church
1t ernbrnccs old Trinity, at the head Of Wall
street, and eight parish chnpels-St. Paul's
st. Johns, Trinity chapel, St, AuCustne's,
st. Cornelius, Zion church, Zion chapel,
and Trinity church, Morrisania 70 support
these churches there are ample funds. The
income Of tho corporation is between $3.50, e.
600 ard $4,000 year Yet this amount
docs not adequately represent tho corpora.
tons capitrI a large portion Of its lands
were leasE.d long oso. when property was not
as valuable Us at present, The leases were
to run ninoty-nine years. When they expire
the income of the Trinity corporation viii be
double what it is now.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-02-14
LITERARY LIGHTS.
William 8. Gilbert, the Hbrcttist, sayv Chat

William 8 Gilbert, the hbrcttiVt, says Chat
no never reads critintsnp OF HE own worlu
Robert Browning Ia said TO bavo Translated
parts Of Homer when he was but years old.
EniAe Zola rs one Of the riehess of living
authors, IL not tho richest, who has gained his
fortune by his pen
The great Russian novelist, Tolstui, has
written q drama entitled the Power Of
Darkness which has been produced with
great success at st. Petersburg.
Miss Braddons novel, ''Fhe Day Win
Come" Is her fftieth. The most important
feature Of her library are the manuscripts Of
hsr works bound in largs folio volutnes
Julia Ward Ho~e's lntest aphorhsm rs this
AN undeserved reputation is like borrowed
money. One has to give II up in the end and
pay more or less dearly for having had it"
William Haworth, author of Perm Cliff
a successful domestic comedy drama, is
scarcely 80 years old, and he is probably the
youngest American playwright lie Is a broth
er of Joseph Haworth, Of Paul Kauvar"
Christian Reid one OF the most popular
southern novelists, is the daughter of Col
Fisher, of North Carolina, after whom Fort
Fisher was named. He was ono Of the first
Confederate officers killed during the civil
war.
"Ouida" begins work at 5 O'Clock in the
morning, but she does not go 10 her desk, as
Anthony 1rolope was won't to do, and turn
cute fXed number Of pages whether he WIS in
the hurnor or not. "Oaida" awaits the mo
ment Of inspiration.
Mr.. Nicholas z. Gilmore, Of Boston, editor
of The Literary World, has been awarded
the 400 prize offered by the Humane Educa-
ton society TO American editors for the best
essay on the effect of humane edIioation on
the prevention of crime.
Aleernou Charles Swinburue is the Hanui-
hal haniin of England. He never wears an
overcoat. and the only noticeable change in
his apparel during the winter months is that
the color Of HIS closihas Is all black, even to
his necktie, and that he has begun to wear a
pair of thick gloves whereas in summer the
poet evidently despises such luxuries.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-02-14

Some leundresses recommend the use Of
paraltine in washing clothes. One of them
says; Half FL an ordinary boiler with woter,
shred into it half a pound Of yellow soap;
when dissolved add a te4spoouful OF parafine.
Boil the clothes in this for half On hour, then
rinse in two clean warm waters. The smell
quite goes of when the clothes ara dry, and
the peralIlne brings out she dirt in a wondor-
ful manner. No hanuels or colored things
must, however, be treated in this way.
Another laundress thinks that parafiine oil
certainly does leave a smell in the clothes,
and that the best plan is to Use paraGine wax
lone ounce to every four or five gallons of
boiling water; this has the same effect. bot
leaves no smell behind. It should be put in
with rho soap, before the clothes are put iuto
the boiler
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-02-14

| was taking my usual afternoon plunge
ia tho suit water baths at the Produce FIX
change tho other day, said a broker friend
yesterday, and WAS amusing myself watch
ing the dptics of a couple of small boys who
were INDUCING IN a sparrmg exhibition, Of
which then father was the irstigator and
referee. Theg were sturdy lttle fellows
aged about 3 and 10 respectively, and were
typical Representatives Of the Now York boy
of today. Among the other cnloohess was q
magnificent specimen Of physical develop
HleBt, who, after app!nuding particularly
clever counter" on tuo part Of one Of the
lads asked if he could not come into the
game. Tis challenge bsiuc PROMPTLY nc.
copied b. the smaller Of tho laughing puau.
lists, he piu1sBed down on his kuess and the
combat began
The giant seemed 30 enjoy the fun, as he
entered into sne sport with the enthusiasm
OF n schoOibJy. "Ohi" he cried ''vou hit
too hard as tho little fellow landed on h,,
Jaw. Enc0waged by the plnuoits Of the few
onlookVrs, and Caining additional confidence
from the evidently craven ehara cter Of his
Antagonist, the young athlete went in for a
knockout A moment later, and all vas
over. The big fellow lay on his back crying
for mercy, and the victor was rewarded with
cneorS.
Altar a final plunge everybody dressed,
and as tho rivals again met at tho cashier :
desk enc OF the attaches caDs over to tho
father Of the boys aud snid, in an awed whis-
per, ''Do you l;,ic,-y who that big man ia, sir
%No," answered the gentleman, with brood
smile, "Tho is he%
Why, that. JOHN ]. SI,lura1l New
Y@ds stsr
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The Alsrandrian library.

Tho AleIandrian library contained IN tho
time Of Cleopatra about TOO. 900 volumes or
rolls, and Ves founded at the suggestion Of
Demetrius PhalereuS, Il fugitive from Athens
in the reign of Ptoleny Softer. The greater
portion of this remarkable collection was de-
stroyod during the AleIandrine war. THIS
loss, however, was repaired by Marc Antony,
who presented to Cleopatra the library taken
at the siege OF PeraaInos. From this time
until about the year 39l A. D. the library in
creased in sise and reputation, and contained
treasures of learning in all known tongues
At the burning Of the temple Of Jupiter
Scraps by the Christians under Theodo5its
the Greet, about that year, portion of tie
library was destroyed and when the Arabs
under Caliph Omar, took the clty in $40 y.
D., tho destruction of the remainder was
completed.
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men.

What does the word "ainen" signify7 1t
is Hebrew word signifying yes" truly. F"
In Jewish synagogues the amen is pronounced
by the congregation at the conclusion OF the
benediction. Among the early Christians the
prayer offered by the presbyter was con
cluded by the word amen, uttered by the con
rregation. Justin Martyr is the earliest Of
the fathers who alhldes TO the use of the re-
sponse. According to Tertullian, none but
the faithful were permitted to join in the re-
spouse A somewhat noisy and irrevprent
practice prevailed in the celebration of the
Lords supper until the Sixth century nfter
which it WIS discontinued. upon tho re-
cepoion both Of the bread and Of the wine,
each person uttered q loud amen; and at the
close of the conservation by the priest, oil
joined in shouting a loud 'amen'" The same
custom was observed al baptism, when the
sponsors and witnesses responded vehemently
In the Greek church the amen was pro-
nounced after the name of each person Of the
Trinity; and et the close Of the ha ptismal
formula the people responded At the ,on-
clusion Of prayer it signifies according to ne
English church catechisn) so be it; after the
repetitionof the creed, SO it is.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-02-14
SOME PATRON SAINTS.

st. Agnes, patron of maidsns.
St Monica patron of maTons.
St. Bar bara, for the last sacrament.
St Hubert is the patron Of hunters
ST. Roch, against contagious diseases.
st, Sebastian is the patron Of soldiers,
ST. Pancras is the patron of childhood
ST. Vincent de Paul, patron Of charities.
St haxima, pasron OF virgins and wives.
St Cammilus of Lelis, patron of hospitals
st BleSe prevents and cures throat troubles
st. Appononia evoked against the tooth
ache.
ST Aloysus, patron of youth purity and
students.
St Benedict Joseph Iabre evoked against
lightning.
ST. Sabine is 10 he evoked against govt and
Rheumatism.
So Thomas Aquinas is the patron of schooh
and academies
ST. Joseph, spouse Of the blessed virgin, is
the patron Of the Universal (Catholicl church.
--Sit. Louis Res1blic-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-02-14
THE CURIOSITY SHOP.
BsyIlcns Of Anossto-s Person Has n
Great Many.

BsyIlcns Of Anoeeto~s Person Has n
Great Many.
Did you ever think how many male and
female ancestors were required TO bring you
into the world First, 1t was necessary that
you shouid have father and nother-that
makes two human beings. Each Of them
must have had father and mother-that
makes four more human beings Again,
each Of them must have had father and
moshm-naking eight more human beings.
So on we go back to the time OF Jesus Christ
--fifty-siK generations The calculation thus
resulting shows that fB9, 2S5 OH ,4s9, 5S4 $40
births must have taken place In order to bring
you into this world you, who read these
lines All this since the birth of Christ, not
since tho beginning of time According to
Proctor, il from q single pair, for 5000 years
zach husband and wife had married at 81
years OF age, and thore had been no deaths
the population Of the Garth would be Q, i99, :
9l5 followed by 144 ciphers 1t would re-
quire to hold this population number of
worlds, the size Of this, equal to 3,166, see
followed by 125 ciphers. The human mind
shrinks in the contemplation Of such immense
nunibers.-St. Louis Republic.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-02-14

A case Of coDltnon muslin shooting. that
can be removed and washed occasionally Y,
viii keep msttraSs clean long time.
Fine fringed towels, doil;es, tilia etc,
look best whan the fringe is Strengthened
and smoothsd out with a clean, coarse comu
after ironing.
To make whipped cream sauce, whip pint
of rich cream bait bhs whites Of two egg
stiff, add them "a t. &c cream and sweetau TO
easts.
Borsx is the bost alkah to use in washing
ian,-5i IL il not So harsh as ammonia and
washing soda.
Nadine oil stains on wlise goods should
he iirs3 wet with amnnnC..s and then washed
ont With sosp.