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, 1891-07-31

On Sunday evening, Mt the Hall of
Science in London, q. w. Foote, presi-
dent OF the National Secular society,
performed a ceremony which has of late
become almost obsolete among Free
thinkers-"the naming of infants" to
wit; The parents appeared on the plat
form with their child. n baby of three
months. Mr.. Footo briefly explained
that the custom of publicly naming chill
dren, which had been frequently OBJ
served by Mr.. Bradlaugh, Mrs. Besant
and other Secularist lecturers, was in no
sense intended to be a ~travesty of any re-
ligious function. If parents desired their
offspring to be publicly identified with
the ~Freethought party, there was no rea-
son why this should not be done.
Then Mr.. Foote, having kissed the
baby with due solemnity, named it
Garlic Bradlaugh Owen Golding." The
first of this portentous string Of "given
names" is derived from Richard Garlic,
who suffered ten years of imprisonment
early in this century for asserting the
right of free publication. Mr.. Foote ex-
pressed a hope that, when the child be-
comes old enough to understand the sig
%nificance of the anne he bears, he may
prove worthy of them.-Cor. Public
Opinion.
, 1891-07-31

The emperor Francis Joseph has Wis
tied the sculptor Matters studio to in
spect the statue which he is completing
of Andreas Hofer, the heroic Tyrolese
who defended his country and was shot
by the French in 1909. The statue is to
be the central figure of n monument to
be erected on Mount Isel, facing Inns
bruck, with a tablet bearing the inscrip-
ton, Eur Gott, Kaiser und Vaterlaud."
The figure of the handsome peasant in
the picturesque Tyrolese costume will
stand bearing on high the Austrian flag.
The bearded face surmounted by the
simple broad brimmed hat is copied
from n good picture of Hofer taken dur
ing his life, and now the property of the
Count of Meran, who has lent it to the
sculptor. The emperor was very much
pleased with the statue of the popular
national hero.-London News.
, 1891-07-31

Joseph Freibur, of Cincinnati, has ac-
quired n reputation in this vicinity as a
snake charmer. Yesterday was his first
opportunity to display his powers. He
and Samuel Benz hired a rig, and &C
companied by Mrs. Benz drove to Tas-
well. seven miles distant. En- route they
alighted to gather some wild raspberries,
when they were attacked by rattlesnakes.
They were In a rattlesnakes' den. A
small terrier which accompanied them
was bitten, and almost instantly swelled
to twice his size. Mr.. and Mrs. Benz
fled and called for MI. F. to follow, but
he stood his ground, and the snakes,
which appeared to gather from every
quarter, began to huddle round his feet
and act as if they had found a long lost
friend.
Mr.. F. now picked up one and ordered
Mr.. b. to get an old barrel at n house
near by. This was procured and Mr.. f.
put the reptiles into it and brought them
back to English. While in English Mr..
F. gave several exhibitions of his power
over the snakes, such as wrapping them
round his neck and body, and stirring
them around in the barrel with his naked
arm.-Indianapolis Sentinel.
, 1891-07-31

Monday William Jones and Chester
Smith, WI young Canastota men, came
to Utica to enjoy a days pleasure. They
devoted the day to seeing the sights and
expended their money in various ways.
They %thereupon decided TO pawn two
watches which were in their possession,
and by attempting to do this they fell
into the clutches. Of the law upon sus-
picion. At the police station they said
their sweethearts, Minnie Perry and
Hattie Daley, of Canastota, had given
them the watches, and Chief of Police
Dagwell used the telephone to find out
whether the story was true. The young
women Immediately swore out warrants
for the arrest Of the young men, claim
ing they had simply loaped them the
watches, and United States Marshal ].
E Stimson came to Utica Tuesday and
took the twain back to their native town.
They were arraigned before Justice
Northrop, and the young women were
not able to establish their charge of lar
n 1t appeared, however, that while
they had given their hearts freely and
wholly to the young men, they had only
loaned them the watches, but the crime
of larceny was not proven, and the young
men were discharged from custody.
AT this point of the proceedings a con-
sultation took place. Remorse was dis
played on both sides, and some one of
the four proposed that the whole affair
could be nicely arranged in a few minutes
by a couple Of weddings. The parties
most interested agreed to this pleasant
way out of the mess, and Justice North
ron tied the double knot with disnatch
Daley became the bride of Mr..
Jones and Miss Perry was welded to
Mr.. Smith.-Utica Observer.
, 1891-07-31
To Keep insect. on from Trees.

The tying Of a piece of wool round a
tree stem to keep down the bugs and
vermin is a poor idea, because it is based
on the supposition hat all these nui-
sances ascend from the ground, whereas,
in most instances, the eggs are laid in
the foliage above the supposed guard.
The only actual preventive involves n
delicate operation, which, however, can
be successfully performed by a man with
n steady hand. 1t consists in boring a
small hole in the tree near the ground
and filing it with sulphur. The sap
carries this over the tree and there will
be few insects settle or crawl on any
part of it. The spring is the best time
to do this, but with a strong healthy tree
it can be done now with perfect safety.
st. Louis Globe Democrat
, 1891-07-31

There was one man in New London
before the college boat races had ended
who was n refreshing treat to those who
were in the Connecticut town. He had
n son who was rowing in one of the big
university boats, and he was an example
of the paternal college spirit which may
grow old, but which seldom dies. Here
was n man sixty years old, who spent
three weeks in New London following
college oarsmen from one end of the
town to the other. You might see him
with a couple of young men whose arms
were locked in his. No years could rob
him of the sentiment which hung around
his memory OF his college days.
He was an undergraduate again with
the undergraduates who were classmates
of one of his sons. Whenever he saw a
college man whom he knew, whether the
youngster were 100 or 600 yards away,
the old man would hurry off, crying
after the other. "Halloa, old man, wait
n minute" That college boy forty years
a graduate wa one of the most popular
men to be found near the famous old
four mile course on the historic Thames.
York Tribune.
, 1891-07-31

He stood before the shop window gaz.
ing at the display of fireworks, with big,
bright eyes. He was a little fellow.
about seven or eight years old, and be
low the usual size for his age. After he
had stood there long enough to count
all the packs of firecrackers and i'm
agined the grand time he could have
with even a dozen of these noisy red
sticks, he turned away with n tiny, visit
full sigh, and walked up to a fruit stand
that was close by.
'Gi'me one yer bestestest oranges an
a peach" he said. The Italian looked
at him; first at the dirty little face, then
down at the bare feet, blue from the
cold pavement and blackened with mud.
The little fellow felt the contempt in the
look given him, and drawing himself up
with all the dignity worthy Of a perfect
ly dressed gentleman, extended a silver
ten cent piece and said: 81 got the mo-
ney. Come, hurry up, now; my times
valuable"
He received the orange and peach,
which he tucked into the pockets of his
ragged trousers without taking a bite.
Just then another small street arab
on the scene.
Whats yer been getten-frecrack-
ersy' he asked in eager tones.
"Naw," replied the other. me little
sick. an the ~dispensary doctor
she amt a-goin' ter see no Fourth,
so | thought I'd give 'er n kinder s'prise
picnic afore tn Fourth comes"
"An' yer not goin' ter have no fire
c~rackersy' calculated the other boy.
"hCourse not" was the reply, and the
noble little fellow marched off whistling
"Comrades" in n trembling key, which
betrayed that the victory over self indul-
gence had been a hard won battle. New
York Advertiser.
, 1891-07-31

cut his sermon short in order to put the
deacOns on a still hunt with their hats.
There was a stampede among them to
reach Mr.. Gould's pew. The winner got
s. from the Wizard of Wall street. This
was regarded as liberal. Gagged by the
sermon. maybe it was. But it must be
taken into consideration that there were
six persons besides the wizard in the party
and seven into FIVE goes less than one
time by a large majority.
As a matter of fact Mr.. Gould did not
attend church at all. The ladies Of his
party who did attend went to church with
becoming modestv. and few if any Of the
local people present were aware Of their
identity until after the services were over.
, 1891-07-31

Saturday afternoon a case Of remark
able sympathy on the part of a dog was
Witnessed on Church street, near the
~postofice. A small dog strayed out into
the street and was run owe by a passing
vehicle. He was not permanently Grip
pied, but appeared hurt across the back,
and at first lay bowling and squirming
in the street. Another dog of an entire
ly different breed was standing on the
sidewalk when the accident occurred.
Promptly he went to the assistance of
his injured companion, and by pushing
him with his nose aided him in rising,
and then escorted him to the sidewalk
with every possible demonstration of
mute sympathy, and stood by him until
the partly paralyzed animal was able to
hobble off. Persons who witnessed it
expressed establishment at the unusual
spectacle.-West Chester Pa.) News.
, 1891-07-31

A day or two before Frederick Brokaw
lost his life there was enacted at Wash
ington, Pa, a scene more tragic and
not less heroic than that. Walter Jones,
aged fourteen years, and three younger
companions went in bathing and got be-
yond their depth. Jones could swim,
the others could not. But, instead of
saving himself, as he could easily have
done, he set about trying to rescue his
drowning companions. He succeeded
in plotting one of them safely to shore
and was in the act Of landing the OF .
when the death grip of the boys alb -
him bore him down and they all thu,
persisted together. -Pittsburg CONNER
cial Gazette.
, 1891-07-31

TIL popularity OF these springs is fast IN
creasing, both as a summer and n health re-
sort. The cures effected by its waters are many
and marvellous. The altitude NJ the place
t3,5o0 feet makes the atmosphere ex~hileratins
aud absolutely free from malaria They are
surrounded by wonderful freaks of nature
and delighful scenery. The elegant new
plunge bath go feet long by 80 feet wide, Just
competed has d a very attractive feature
TO this resort. The hotels are fitted up with
all modern improvements, and accommoda
tions are ample.
The Fremont, Elkhorn a Missouri Valley
railroad goes direct to the Springs with palace
sleepers from Omaha without change. Tourist
tickets good Tor ninety days from date OF sale
can be had all the year round. For pamphlets
concerning these Springs or any Information
as to rates, etc, call on or address any agent
OF the Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley
and Sioux City 4 Pacific railroads, or
j. r. General Passenger Agent,
Omaha, Neb.
H. q. BURT General Manager.
, 1891-07-31
what They are Good For.

Brandreth's Pills are the best medicine
known.
First@They are purely medical, in fact
n medicated food.
Second-The same dose always pro-
duces the same effect-other purgatiyes
require increased doses and finally cease
acting.
Third-They purify the blood.
Eourth-They I~nvigorate the system
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Fitth-They stimulate the liver and
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secretions.
The first two or three doses tell the
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B~randreth's Pills are sold in every drus
and medicine store, either plain or sega
coated.
, 1891-07-31

1t is a long time yet before you will
have your knapsacks packed for the great
e%ncampment to be held at Detroit. Mich,
but some OF you are even now inquiring as
to the best route.
1fyou will ask any ticket agent or hotel
clerk for n folder containing a map of the
Great Wabash route and will examine
that map, you will see hat this line offers
inducements u~nequaled. For instance,
o will see that the Wabash can take
you from either Kansas City or Council
Bluffs, by way OF st. Louis and Chicago,
or Toledo, or via the direct air line straight
to Detroit without change of cars.
Write to me for full information and
valuable pointers. @. M. HAMPsoN,
Com1 Agent. 1927 Seventeenth street,
Dnnynr. Colo
, 1891-07-31

During the several freshets which have
occurred in the Susquehanna river the
past spring n vast amount Of "culm"
from the anthracite coal fields foated
down the river with the debris coming
out of the North Branch and its tribu-
taries. Large quantities of this culm or
coal dirt, which was washed from the
huge banks of that material at the coal
breakers, lodged at the heads of the sew
eral islands opposite and above the city,
and recently parties have secured tons
of 1t by digging it out of the sand and
screening 1t, producing n good quality
of pea and chestnut coal for boiler use.
A considerable quantity of egg or
larger sized GOAL is also gathered from
the bottom of the river, where it has
lodged among the gravel, and is removed
in n perfectly clean state. All the larger
sizes of coal nave become more or less
rounded by the action of the water.
Tons of this material are gathered dur
ing the summer when the river is low
Harrisburg Star.
, 1891-07-31
BISHOP TALBOTS GEORGIA
OFFER.


The acceptance by Bishop Talbot of the
bishopric of Georgia is attended by n good
deal more formslity thar most people
imagine. His case is covered by section
s, canon lG, title ! OF the Canons of the
Episcopal church in which is found the
following:
The standing committee of the diocese
e~lecting shall give duly certified evidence
of the election TO every bishop Of this
church, and to the standing committee of
every diocese. On receiving notice of the
concurrence OF a majority of the bishops
and of the standing committee in the cleo
ton, and their express consent thereto,
the standing committee of the diocese con-
cerned shall transmit notice thereof to the
ecclesiastical authority of every diocese
and missionary jurisdiction within the
United States; which notice shall state
what bishops and what standing commit,
tees have consented to the election.
1t will therefore be seen that the first
duty of the ecclesiastical authorities OF the
Georgia diocese after the election oil
Bishop Talbot was to notify him OF the
fact. THIS has been done. If the bishor
should her decide to decline the matter
Is thus settled. Ii he should determine
to accept. the authorities OF the Georgia
diocese then notify every bishop and
standing committee of the church in tn,
United States. If a majority of these
consent then he is at liberty to 20 to the
new diocese; if a majority decline to con
sent then he must remain IN his present
diocese.
1t will therefore be seen that shouls
Bishop Talbot determine to accept, tn,
natter cannot be settled one way or th,
otbcr Tor same ,ima ,n CANA
, 1891-07-31
Electric Bitters.

This remedy is becoming so well known
and so popular as to need no special men
ton. All who have used Electric Bitters
sing the same song of praise. A purer
medicine does not exist, and it is Ruaran-
teed to do all that is claimed. Electric
Bitters will cure all diseases of the liver
and kidneys, will remove pimples. boils.
salt rheum and other affections caused by
impure blood, will drive malaria from the
system and prevent as well as cure all
malarial ievers. For cure of headache,
constipation and indigestion try Electric
Bitters. Entire satisfaction guaranteed
or money refunded. Price so cents and
81 per bottle at Roedel's drug store.
, 1891-07-31
A Cow. Motherly Love petray,. Her Cali

In n pasture on a farm in East Hart
ford, recently, n Of the COWS had n calf
which no n of the farm hands was
able to find the day after its birth. A
search proved a failure until some one
suggested a novel scheme. 1t was to
bring a dog into the lot, when, in all
probability, the COW would return to her
calf to defend it. The dog was brought,
and sure enough the COW started for a
clump of bushes, and among them the
calf was found, where the leaves had
concealed it.-Hartford Courant.
, 1891-07-31

Three hundred seats at a hundred
francs per seat, and all of them flledl
This, briefly, was the result of the re
cent ultra fashionable charity perform
ances given by the Duchesse DUE. The
great feature of the entertainment was a
magic lantern display by a noble anna
teur, whose highly original slides are
still the talk of aristocratic Paris,-Lon-
Ion FiRnro.
, 1891-07-31

Mrs. Henry NJ. STANLEY denies that
she and her husband intend to separate.
She ought to know and the newspapers
which started the story should be willing
to give her the benefit of the doubt.
, 1891-07-31

1 Veterans after the camp fire at Detroit
can enjoy a trip to the famous Thousand
Isles OF Lake Erie-Put-in-B Bay. See
that your tickets read via the Union Pa
ciic. xeEH M aE1D szas-
, 1891-07-31

The Burlington has been selected by
the department of Nebraska as the off
cial route" TO Detroit. Reduced sleeping
car rates. Tickets on sale July 90 to
Aug. l.. o. Z. CORNISH, Agent.
, 1891-07-31

In an evident attempt to be funny the
Chicago Tribune gives vent to the follow
ing silly editorial paragraph:
Jay Gould and party attended church
last Sunday in Cheyenne. The minister
, 1891-07-31

You need not return at once, but visit
Sandusky or Cleveland. after attending
the G. A. r. encampment at Detroit,
Mich. Go via the Union Pacific.
, 1891-07-31

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, 1891-07-31
G.. A. Il.

Does your back ache2 Oregon Kidney
Tea will cure you.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-23
THIS ROOM CAN'T BE INITIATED.

The wife of one of the best known wal
paper printers in the country rejoices in
some room decorations and furniture which
are Ger tain never to be widely initiated,
simply because they cannot be although the
cost was quite small.
The ordinary wall paper is printed upon
cylindrical rollers, varying in size accord
ing to the pattern, which ia raised upon
them in very high relief. The narrowed
borders are printed upon fiat strips of wood,
whose designs also stand boldly out. OF
course, the cutting of these cylinders and
strips is quite expensive. but wnen the pat
terms become old fashioned they are no
longer useful This lady has taken large
quaint of the cast-off cylinders.and fats
aud combined them to make a library table,
a mantel, decorative frieze, a wall cabinet
and the framework of piece or two Of up
hclstered furniture. The effect when the
proper colors are used in painting the furni-
cure is remarkably beautiful. 1t Is not
often that a private house in America can
show anything like such a quantity of beau
tiful relief carvings. A folding screen,
fashioned of the fat strips, swung from four
columns of cylinders, is the masterpiece Of
this absolutely unique decorative scheme.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-23
A STORY OF GETTYSBURG.

A story of Gettysburg which has not
been in print seems almost like an impossi-
bility, yet am pretty certain that the fol-
lowing incident mas never seen the light:
When the tremendous cannonade which
preceded Pickett'S great charge was going
on and the troops of Hancock's column
were lying fat upon the ground in the
sitting July heat. young soldier of the
econd Vermont Brigade, whose
appropriate name is Allen, though l do
not know if he is descendant
of the redoubtable Ethan. left the ranks,
walked back hundred yards where the
shells were lying thickest, filled his C nteen
at spring, came back to the line and
slowly passed along it, giving to each man
in his company a few drops. Then he
dropped back into his place entirely I'M
hurt. A few minutes afterward, while
comparatively in the shelter, he received a
wound which has famed him for life.
While getting the water and passing it
about. Mr.. Allen says, he felt no fear what
ever. but as soon as he was wounded he re-
allied the danger of the situation and was
mortaliy afraid of being killed until Stan
nard's charge shattered Picketts splendid
column, and the tide of battle ebbed back
from where he lay.