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Passaic City record., 1891-10-17
Blind japanese ShampOOcrs.

To this day all towns and villages IN
Japan have their blind shampooers, who
go about after nightfall with strange,
musical cry. The less skillful among
the musicians become professional story
tellers. The higher official grades, which
were at one time opened to the blind,
were eagerly sought after. Those who
held them were provided with special
marks of their Office, and during civil
wars blind musicians were frequently
employed as spies. The art of shampoo
ing as practiced by the Japanese blind
take nine years to learn. The pupil Tor
the first three years practices on his mas
ter; then he spends three years acquiring
the art of acupuncture, and for the re-
naming three years he is on probation,
his master receiving half his earnings.
Blind men sometimes distinguish them
selves outside their regular occupations.
One was a famous 'go" player; and it is
recorded that, having beaten prince at
the game, his antagonist, in tit OF Jeal-
Gus anger, killed him, and was himself
executed for the crime. Another was a
famous author, and compiled valuable
repertory of information in 635 volumes.
The blind also practiced usury, and ac-
9uired much unpopularity from the harsh
way in which they treated their debtors.
London Times.
Passaic City record., 1891-10-17
Firing Shells at High Angles.

The new armor- piercing shells were
tested at Sandy Hook, N. j., on recent
afternoon. One shot was FREQ with
some success, inasmuch as the projectile
knocked out a corner of the 4t-inch
steel instead of piercing 1t as it should.
This is probably accounted for, however,
by the fact that the gun was sighted for
that portion of the plate SO as to save 1T
for further shots and thus spare the ne
cessity of putting in a new shield at each
shot. The shell, which weighed $50
pounds, went through the plate and then
exploded in the barrier of sand immedi-
ately in the rear of the shield. The pro-
jectile passed through second wooden
target about 100 yards behind the shield
and was found 800 yards from the gun.
The firing velocity of the gun is $40 feet
per second. This experiment was to de-
termine if it is possible to put shell
through the deck of steamship by a
system of firing known as high-angle
firing, the shell first piercing the deck
and then exploding in the hold of the
vessel. Fifty-one pounds of ofpowder was
used. The large pieces of the plate were
found 100 yards from the gun.-A'my
and Macy Gazette.
Passaic City record., 1891-10-17

A curious missile was recently cut OUT
of the limb of q prominent citizen OF
Mount Sterling, Ala, who was wounded
in that member in the first battle OF Ma-
nassas. The citizen, Major james Nor
rison, has suffered from periodical break
ing out of the wound, which was situated
IN the calf, but, though probed iof
several times, all attempts to find the Dali
proved unsuccessful. On last Friday, how
ever, the doctors succeeded In discovering
and removing the irritating body, when
it was found to be no bullet, but small
gold button. This was cleaned and was
found to be inscribed with the legend
sE. to r. Mizpah," in small German
lettering.
The button is perfectly round ana
about the size of buckshot, having
small link attached, by which 1t was
caught to a garment or watch chain, on
which it was in all probability worn as
charm. In all likelihood it was hastily
crammed into the owners musket when
out of ammunition and in an emergency
Major Morrison naturally prizes TINS
memento which he has carried for thirty
one years, but says he will return II 10
the man who fired it if he still lives and
can relate the circumstances under whlch
be made use of it, which circumstances
were such as to impress the Major, ana
cannot have failed to have remained III
the mind of his assailant.
The button was in all probability the
loving gift of some fair young sweetheart
Or faithful wife to her beloved boy IN
blue, who will be glad to recover the
pretty trifle, which is none the worse 1or
Its long hiding in the Majors leg, though
the latter is decidedly the better for its
removal, and is rapidly healing since the
operation. Philadelphia Times.
Passaic City record., 1891-10-17
TEMPERANCE.
THE DRuNKARD's DAUGHTER.

Out in the street, with naked feet,
l saw the drunkards little daughter;
Her tattered shawl was thin and small;
She little knew, for no one taught her.
Heart-broken child, she seldom smiled;
Hope promised her no brighter morrow;
Or, if its light flashed on her night
Then up came darker clouds of sorrow.
She softly said: 1--WE have no bread,
No wood to keep the fire a-burning."
The child was ILL; the winds were chill,
Her thin, cold blood to ice was turning.
But men well fed and warmly clad,
And ladies robed in richest fashion,
Passed on the side where no one cried
To them for pity or compassion.
That long night fed, and then the light
OF rosy day in beauty shining.
Set dome and spire and roof on fire,
And shone on one beyond repining.
Asleep-alone-as cold as stone,
Where no dear parent ever sought her,
In winding-sheet of snow and sleet
Was found the drunkards lifeless daugh
ter.
--Ne1y York Ledqer.
Passaic City record., 1891-10-17

Il sense or Js1tt'aes0
and other troubles after eatingY
Then YOU need a "Pellet." Not
one of the ordinary, gripping, tear
ing pills-it's sickness in itself to
take them. But one of DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets-the original Liver
Pill, the smallest and the easiest to
take. The easiest in the way they
work, too-they're mild and gsntle.
but thorough and effective. Every
part of the system feels their health,
full influence. They cleanse and
regulate the liver, stomach and bow
els. Regulate, mind you. They
prevent disease as well as cure it.
they're purely vegetable and perfect
ly harmless. Sick Headache, Bilious
Headache, Constipation, Indigestion,
and all arrangements of the liver,
stomach and bowels are promptly
relieved and permanently cured.
They're the cheapest pill you can
buy, for they're guaranteed to give
satisfaction, or your money is re-
turned. !
You pay only for the good you
get.
This is true only of DIR. Pierce's
m adioinea
Passaic City record., 1891-10-17
PAssAIC CITY RECORD PAssAIC CITY, j. H. 1891

You have no right to put such leading
questions. 1t is quite illegal; you know
that as we'll as | do, and 1 shall not per.
NIT it." l felt bound to protest.
-We shall find out nothing if we are toe
squeamish, said Hasnip, looking very
sulky.
You must get at what you want by fail
means. 1 will not be party to anything
else" / replied. hotly-
During this passage of arms Miss Ber.
tram stared at us from one to the other as
if dazed, scarcely understanding what was
said. But suddenly recovering herself,
she made fresh move to the window,
threw it open, and passed quickly on to
the balcony.
1T is hardly safe for her out there,
cried. "She is so weak. Look how she
totters and staggers along; at This height,
too"-and followed her quickly.
She caught at my arm, thought grate-
fully, and We walked along the balcony
together, passing several windows, some
open, some shut, but none of the rooms
were occupied SO far as l could see,
greatly to my delight, and more indeed
to that of my companion.
Quick quick" she whispered, nerv-
ously. IF they should see us it would
be terrible. What could 1 say2"
Whom do you fear?" ventured to
ask, gently.
There, in there; it is the sitting-room.
Mrs. Sarsfeld's, my sisters. See, it is
empty"
1 looked in cautiously. but no one was
there, and we hurried past to the second
window beyond, where she stopped.
This my room. l can get in quite
easily, thank you. You must come no
further"
l had hardly contemplated any such in
trusion, yet the remark was justified by
the anxiety I still felt for her. and which
was no doubt visible on my face.
Are you sure you are able to take care
of yourself, Miss"
"Bertram. Clara Bertram, is my name.
To whom am so greatly indebted?"
Il am called Frederick Leslie, at your
service, said, with perhaps more mean
ing than intended.
Il will not trespass further on your
Kindness" she said, simply. "You are
anxious, no doubt to return and continue
your researches.
There is nothing" / really hesi-
tated, for the question implied suspicion,
and black as wele all the circumstances
that connected her with No. SO, / could
not bring myself to believe her guilty of
eOmpIlclIy III lniS uOrflDle crime. NOtu-
ing" stammered, you would like tc say
to memo explanations you wish to"
Her face darkened, and her fine eyes
filled with tears.
"You, then, believe" she began; "but
what right have 1 to expect you to think
-" Just then she stopped, and her
manner instantly changed. mo, no;
nothing shall tempt me to speak. l can
not justify myself; you must think what
you choose"
4 feel SO sure you could explain" I
repeated.
No; please go away. Leave me-
please do, and she put her hand on my
arm with gentle gesture, as though to
push me away and then passed through
the window into her own room.
1 could do nothing but raise my hat,
and then retrace my steps toward No. 80.
But at the second step was arrested by
the sound of voices in the Sarsfie Ids
sitting-room.
Passaic City record., 1891-10-17
COFFEE An ANTIpoTE.

ropean savants that coffee-drinking was al
most as bad as Hquor-drinking in its effects
upon the body. Such, however. is not the
testimony of the Alliance Record. s'Good
coffee" it says, ''by means of its marvellous
stimulating influence on the brain, is the So
cial physiological antidote of alcohol. At
Rio Janeiro where the population numbers
five hundred thousand. drunkenness is al
most unknown and coffee is largely used,
and immigrants who frequently bring with
them a love of alcohol, end by preferring the
coffee which the Brazilians know SO we'll how
to preparen
Passaic City record., 1891-10-17

At the recent CONGRESS Of Mental Medi-
cine at Lyons Dr. Paul GARNER made a re-
port which indicates the alarming growth of
alcoholism in France. During the period
1SS6-SS there were sent to the Depot" special
infirmary for lunatics $3.50 persons, of whom
S139 were found to be mentally deranged.
OF these the per centages of cases due to
alcohol were, in 1886, 4.91 per cent, in
1883 20. "a per cent, and during the period
from 1874 to the present time the number of
cases of lunacy due to drink has risen from
367 to 729, j. e., it has nearly doubled within
that time. Worst of all, alcoholism on the
part of women is rapidly overtaking that on
the part of men, in 1874 there being ffty-two
cases. in 1888 no fewer than 125.
Passaic City record., 1891-10-17
MY SONG.
sY NINETTE NJ. LowArER.

Once In my early youth knew a song,
know not how learned it now, or when;
Bat Oh 1t was SO sweet II had sung,
The world perforce had paused and listened
then.
But many pathway lured my willing feet,
And oft tarried long at pleasures gate;
And when heard whisper, @Ysu should sing,
said, 1T viii be sweeter II l wait"
But when the lengthening shadows eastward
turnsl l.
And heai ier grew the burden must bear,
1 said Il haIl forget it il wait,
Now must sing my song, SO sweet and rare
But ali / had forgotteni And the world
Restless and eager, would not t:.rn aside;
None heard the faint, uncertain notes which
rose,
Trembled and faltered, and in silence died.
Rock ELM, Wis.
Passaic City record., 1891-10-17
Commendable.

All claims not consistent with the high char
acter of Syrup of + igs are purposely avoided
by the Cal. Fig Syrup Company. 1t acts gently
on the kidneys, liver and bowels, cleansing the
system effectually, but it is not cure-all and
makes no pretensions that every bottle VIII
not sllhstantiate.
Passaic City record., 1891-10-17

Scotland contains thirty towns OF more
than 10, 900 inhabitants. Seven OF these
number more than 10000 inhabitants
nine have between 10000 and 30, ooo'
and the remaining fourteen have IRON
10000 to 10000.
Passaic City record., 1891-10-17
Don't Let Them Die.

Many children die annually with Group ina.
might be saved If DIR. Hoxsie's Certain Or9hms 'has
GuSe WAS promptly administered. Remempel
II Sold bT drurgists or mailed on receipt OF o.
cts. Address A. p. Hoxsie, Buffalo, N. \.
Passaic City record., 1891-10-17

The Alpin Club is building a hut for sig
nal purposes on the peak of Monte Rosa,
Switzerland, at an altitude of nearly Is, 900
feet. The hut has the highest site of any
has subscribed large sum towards its erec
tion.
Passaic City record., 1891-10-17
THE INCREASE ON INSANITY.

The Duluth (Minn.) News says: 'The
spread of insanity is one of the serious prob
lens of the age, Statistics show that the in
same population is increasing from year to
year.o 1t thinks s'the number of insane
much greater than it is pleasing to contem-
plate and larger than is justified by the
increase in population" and adds, "Ihe
conclusion is inevitable that the cause must
be traced to the increased development OF
the intellect and more constant brain work. I"
There is. indeed, a high pressure in many
ways in modern life, bit we have no doubt
that the brain power of many of the in
creased number of the victims of insanity
has been lessened By the deteriorating in
fiuence of alcoholic indulgence, either on
their own part or Of their ancestors. One
of the here ltary legacies of alcoholic BRAIN
poisoning is insanity. Temperance Adco-
cate
Passaic City record., 1891-10-17

Ladies' often compare notes on health, and
while they may differ on many points, they al
WAYS agree that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegee-
table Compound is the standard female neoi-
Passaic City record., 1891-10-17

The Erie is the only railway running SONG sona
trains over its own tracks between New snla foIh
md Chicago No change of cars for any .hss Siass
~ f' nassenpers. Rates lower than via. any othei
I'D
Passaic City record., 1891-10-17

Ths forest areas Of Germany are 70 70,
+zuned a. follows: Prussia, 5000, 600
acres; Bavaria, 100000 acres; Wur, nno
temberg, 47O, 900 acres; saxony, 4l6, ,ooo
acres, and Baden, 235, 600 acres. Inc
net revenue derived from these lores's
would appear to be considerable.
Passaic City record., 1891-10-17
Keep Your Blood Pure.

small quantity of prevention is worth many pounds
of cure If your blood is in good condition the liability
to any disease much reduced and the ability to resist
its wasting influence is tenfod greater. Look then to
your blood by taking Swifts Specific (S S. 81 every
few months. 1t is harmless in its effects to the most
delicate infant yet it cleanses the blood of all posons
and builds up the general health
&c cured sound and well Of contasious Blood POISON a.
NJ ~. l afflicted with the disease
taking Specific few weeks pernaa
nentv curedn GEORGE STEWART, Shelby Ohio
skim mailed
SpecifcCo Ahanta.G
Passaic City record., 1891-10-17

Halls Catarrh Cure is liquid and Is taken
internally. Sold by Druggists, 15c.
IT is estimated that 100000 Americans visit
Furope every year.
Passaic City record., 1891-10-17
German
Syrup

The majority of well-read phys
icians now believe that Consump-
ton is a germ disease. In other
words, instead of being in the con-
stitution itself it is caused by innu-
merable small creatures living in the
lungs having no business there and
eating them away as caterpillars Go
the leaves of trees.
A Germ The phlegm that is
coughed up is those
Disease. parts of the lungs
whi ch have been
enawed off and destroyed. These
little bacilli, as the germs are called,
are too small to be seen with the
naked eye, but they are very much
alive Just the same, and enter the
body in our food, in the air we
breathe, and through the pores OF
the skin. Thence they get into the
blood and finally arrive at the lungs
where they fasten and increase with
frightful rapidity. Then German
Syrup comes in, loosens them, kills
them, expells them, heals the places
they leave, and so nourish and
soothe that, in short time consump-
tives become eerm-proof and well. Q
Passaic City record., 1891-10-17

NERVE REsToRER No its after hr5t days uss
Marvellous cures. Treatise and 81 tri.l bottle
7raa Dr Kline G}l Arch St., Phila., IA.
Passaic City record., 1891-10-17

"a Savior of her SEX" is title bestowed
upon Lydia E. Pink ham by the women of the
world, millions of whom are indebted to her
for health,
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1891-11-15
= :
The Rae iSredga

The Dayton Times gives the
modus operandi of the Rae dredgs,
which is designed TO work the sand
in the river bottom. as follows:
The machinery for lifting the ma
terial from the river win be upon
the boat, and as this material is
brought up it will be- dumped into
a Rannett amaigamstor, which
machine is also on the boat. After
running through this machine the
material will be run over a line Of
blanket sluices on the bank Of the
river. 1t will then be collected
and run through pans IN the mill
to be erected, and thence il Will be
run over a Frue, or some other
concentrator.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1891-11-15
Empire Thanksgiving shoot.

James Virgins, the Empire rus
tier has socur, d go turkeys, ducks
geese, chickens and pigeons for a
grand thanksgiving shoot and has
placed the fee down TO the lowest
rates.
Turkeys, 200 yards, soc a shot.
Geese at the same rate. Chickens
at a dist nee of 50 Yards, sbotguns
being used, with nothing heavier
than No. 6 shot, % cents Il shot.
Birds must be knocked prostate.
Parlor rife shooting, so yards, at
turk ey's head, 25Cents per shot.
The sport will be conducted on
a square basis and judges will de-
eide differences on the spot.
No enc is haired from the con-
test and a special invitation is eZ-
tended the Carson and Virginia
sharpshooters.
In the evening a grand masqu-
Grade ball will be given in Virgins
hall. Costumes can be secured in
the ante-room Of the hall and a
line Of new stables have been put
up for visitors who come with
horses. MIS-. Kohle, the caterer
will spread a Thanksgiving turkey
banquet during the dance and is
located but a few steps from the
pavilion. o5td
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1891-11-15
French Tansy Wafer.

These waters are for the relief
and cure Of painful and Irregular
menses, and will remove all OBJ
struction, no matter what the
cause, and are sure and safe every
time. Manufactured by Emerson
Drug Co., San Jose. Cal, and for
sale only by A. f. Harris, City
Drug Store. oc2S1y.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1891-11-15
HAMILTON WINS.
A Verdict Of $44,7oO Against
the ). p. II, Il.

Yesterday at $50 the jury in the
Hamilton case after being out
about half an hour, returned with
verdict of $44,750 for Asa Ham
ilton. The defendants moved at
once for a new trial, and will ap-
peal. The closing speech was
made by VIM. Woodburn, and was
listened to with marked attention
by the audience for three hours.
Judge Hawley 10 his charge to
the jury instructed them against
the plaintiff on the question Of the
ticket, declaring that the company
had a right to take it up and eject
him from the train. He also held
that it was for the jury to d term
inc whether or not the arTeat.ng
officer Was acting as an agent Of
the company at the time, and if so
if undue force was used.
On the first ballot two IF the
jurors were for the full amount Of
damages asked for They then
balloted several times and finally
figured out an average by adding
each juror's estimate ana dividing
by twelve, thus reaching the
amount Of $44. $50. The successful
lawyers and the litisant were max
ing the wine flow pretty freely du-
ring the afternoon.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1891-11-15
ALL SORTS.
Phillips beat Barnes at tenni!

Phillips beat Barnes at tennis
yesterday.
Austin, New, has just shipped
100 tons Of anthony.
Arthur Leonard has resigned
his position in the Wells Fargo's
agency.
1t was reported last night that
two men We're shot in Bodie Fri
day. No PARTICULARS,
Mr.. Summerfield's indictment of
the Grand jury made people laugh
last evening more than anything
that occurred in the Minstrels.
New Fresno raisins, new Vastiz
currapts, new citrcn, new sweet
cider, Buckwheat N q silver Flake
hominy at Chas. 1T. Kelly's, Ar
lingten Block.
The report that R3etz and Mi
ghels are 6 ing into partnership
to run D minstrel show in New
York was current on the street
yesterday, but it lacks confrma-
ton Up to the time CT going to
press.
Revival services at tbs NJ. E.
Church. Preaching at P. NJ, this
evening and will continue through
the week. All interested in the
good morals Of the people and the
salvation Of souls are urgently re-
quested to be present.
The Boston girl who sucs her
father to secure a welding gift Of
$40 900 will evidently ALLEVIATE the
old mans aft ction5 even il lie
keeps his coi1. The case will
probably result in greater care in
promising gifts 10 young couples
A wedding present with q string
to it is not to the taste OF the girl
Of the period.
General G. G. Powning has been
appointed by Governor Colcord
one OF the representatives from
Nevada to the Mining Congress
which is to be held at Denver on
the 18th instant. Nevada was not
represented at the Omaha Con-
gresS when the vote on free coin
age was taken; it is hoped it will
be at Denver.
One of the excellent fruit of the
recent prejudiced attitude of the
English press has been to recall to
the memory Of Americans the fact
that Russia, during our civil war,
stood by the Union, while Great
Britain did all she could to over.
throw it. Some day we may repay
both nations in their own coin
Russia with gratitude and England
with-.-S. Chronicle
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1891-11-15
For Sale

In Lake Valley, 225 head Of cattle,
about 100 Of which are beef, the
balance are COWS, calves and year
liDgs. The stock can be seen on
company's ranch between 4ank's
and Rewlands. Inquire of John
Sweeny at Yank's. Come soon as
cattlewill be driven to California
as soon as storms set in.
JAMES SwEENY & SON.
oct 2Stf
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1891-11-15
Cider.

Doc Benton has leased several
orchards and is concentrating
his attention to the production Of
genuine apple cider fit for table use
or mince pies. It's the real arti-
Gle and can be ordered at his
livery stable. o23tf
Ii you don't usa Lily White
Flour you don't get the best.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1891-11-15
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

A Hard Finished Dwelling
House, corner lot (65x85), good
location.
Building Lot, 85xS5, $3.50.
Building Lot, 5Ox200, on North
Carson Street, frontage on three
streets, 500.
I have cash purchasers FOR i'm
proved or unimproved Carson
street property.
j. D. KERsEY,
o22 Real Estate Agent.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1891-11-15

ADVICE TO MoTHERs.-Mrs. Wins
lows Soothing Syrup should always
be used for children teething. 1t
sootbSs the child, softens thegums,
allays the pain, cures wind collie
md is the best remedy for diarrh9a
twenty five cents q bottle.
Wanted-By a young Japanese,
a position as waiter in this city.
Apply at this office. o13
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1891-11-15

DR.. Fox treats private, chronic
and nervous disea.- 9 of men, ner-
vous debility, impotence. structure
and all other weakness of man
hood
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1891-11-15
STOCKS.

Yesterday sales In the San
Francisco Stock Exchange:
YESTERDAYS AFTERNOON BOARD.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1891-11-15
G'I,e We.

The vote For the teachets' CON
test stood as follows last evening
when the APPEAL weat 10 p.ess:
The school children are reques-
ted not to bring their ballots in la
ter than $50 in the evening.