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The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1892-02-26

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The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1892-02-26

syIEG XIA:-ln ,u Jerks Office Of the Circuit
Cour Tor iln Coun' 81 Wise On the 29ih day o.
JANUARY 1892.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1892-02-26

I7IEGlHIA In the Clerks 0iioe Of the Circuit
(oue' ior tho county Of Wise OH the ath 'iay ..
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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1892-02-18
Two Accidents.

One day not long ago an old soldier
was telling some of his experience dur
ing the war and also of some miraculous
escapes from death that he had wit
messed. 81 saw fellow shot clean
through the body by shrapnel shell
within an inch of his heart" he said.
"The shell came out behind and killed a
mule, but the poor fellow that was
struck only gasped a little for air and
then he kept on fighting just as fresh as
ever" The room became very quiet
and several looked toward Tangle, who
was present.
Tangle arose and looked meditatively
around. 81 saw something of the same
kind as that" he began. ct was at one
of the first engagements we had when
We went to the front. There was a
soldier who stood right beside me
struck square in the head with twelve
pound cannon ball, and, gentlemen, he
never knew it." The old soldier who
had told the first story looked a little
sheepish, and several laughed little.
"But," some one thought to inquire,
"didn't it kill him?" Tangle looked up
a little bit surprised. ooh, yes, GER
tainly it killed him." he replied, "But
then maybe it was all for the best. Ha
might have lived to tell the story. It's
probably just as WE'LL" he added, look
ing at the old soldier.-Milwaukee Sen
fina1 ra...... .....
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1892-02-18
Scotland and the Thistle.

The thistle was selected as the national
emblem of Scotland in the year 1910. It
was during the reign of Malcolm ! that
a notable invasion of the country was
made by the Danes. They came in
thousands, and landing on the coast
swarmed over the inhabited districts
like locusts, destroying, burning and
plundering wherever they went. For
safety the inhabitants fed to the castles
and fortified towns. and among the most
notable Of the fortresses OF Aberdeen
shire was Staine's castle, where were
collected large number Of people Of
the neighborhooa. The Danes projected
q surprise. Approaching the castle in
the darkness they planned to scale it's
walls, and laid aside thsiT shoes that the
greater secrecy might be observed when
drawing near to the Notifications.
The surprise might have been success
full had it not been for the fact that, on
descending into the dry moat, they
found, to their great discontinue and
modification, it was filed with thistles,
by which their feet were SO severely
pricked that several made an outcry,
which aroused the defenders Of the castle
and brought them to the wall in time to
repel the onset. Regarding their good
fortune in repelling the Danes as. due to
the thistles, these plants were immedi-
ats,y placed in the arms of Scotland and
adopted as ths emblem of the country
st, Louis Globe Democrats.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1892-02-18
Pictures in Japanese TEMPLES,

The votive pictures, yema, Of Japa-
nese temples are an outgrowth of an old
custom. In ancient times departed war
riors were honored by offerings of sake
and rice placed before their tablets and
tombs. As the idea gained ground that
their spirits lowered around their graves,
besides food q certain number Of spot
less white horses were provided ip
which these spiritual worthless might
take recreation. So it became the GUS
tom in wealthy Shinto temples to keep
one of these sacred animals. There were
many shrines that could not afford to
buy a white horse, so the next best
thing was to get a picture of one. Hence
the name ye-ma, picture horse, from ye
q picture, and una, a horse.
The use Of the yema was first con-
fined to the Shinto religion, but the Bud
dhists took kindly to the custom. The
word yema has long lost its primitive
meaning, and has become a generic
pane for every picture hung up in
shintQ shrines Or Buddhistic temples
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1892-02-18
An Expensive Dining Room.

A well known statesman took dinner
at Tlden's old home in Gramercy park,
New York. He was captiyated by the
decorations of the dining room. Next
day he looked up the decorator. 81
want you to convert my dining room
into Just such room as the one at Gram
ercy park" said he.
A. 81 shall be delighted to do so" replied
the man, ''but the COST
'tNever mind the cost, said the states
man. 81 know it will be large, but you
do the work and ! win pay you for it."
eyes, know you will" persisted the
man; but think you had better know
Just what you will be expected to pay.
That room at Gramercy park brought
me $50, 600" The statesman got over
his infatuation immediately and told
the decorator that he would call on him
later. = Washington Cor. Cleveland
Leader. $50
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1892-02-18
Profession Versus Business.

A friend of mine, a physician, did
rich manufacturer vast service in the
way of his profession. When the obliged
man asked for his account he requested
deduction for prompt payment, and
this being declined, grumbled oyer the
amount. The doctor was immovable
eYou are at liberty" he said, "to pay
nothing or ALL" But this is business"
an.wered the other; 'why not discuss it
like any other business?' 81 am not
business man." said my friend; 81 be-
long to a profession. ] sell that which
no man can weigh or measure"
Finally the bill was paid, and then the
manufacturer, suddenly changing his
tone, said, "Well, now that the business
is completed, l should like you to accept
this as slight proof of our gratitude"
1t was a check for thrice the amount of
the debt. The doctor said, "No; l never
allow a man to oyerpay me-" The next
day the check was sent to Q hospital in
which the physician was Interested
DR.. Weir Mitchell in Century.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1892-02-18
A Light Stem.

Anybody can have light step who
will be at the pains to set the foot down
right. In that lies all the difference be-
twixt humping, Jumping gait and the
light tread that makes people call you
"Yelyet footed" !Fhe whole art and
mystery hes in single sentence: Put
the ball of the feet down first, throwing
the weight upon it and letting the heel
come to the floor the hundredth part of
a second after. Treading fat footed
over all the sole at once-the weight
comes with jar that is about equally
destructive to quiet, to grace and to
shoe leather. By stepping first on the
ball, just back OF the toes, it's cushiony
muscles act as spring and make of
walking a double pleasure. = Harper's
Young People. @
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1892-02-18
1892 February. 1892.
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14|15 16 II |18I 10 20
Deoeitful Appearances

q
They sat in the corridor at the Union
station waiting for the delayed limited
express. She was attired in neat fit
ting, gray travelling suit, with heavy
cloak thrown over her shoulders, and
was one Of the sweetest looking creatures
that have passed through the station for
many q day. He was a fair, slender
youth, rather good looking, and was
dressed in black and mufded in heavy
chinchilla. Tg SEEAF8 ~ e
"Don't say DEAR" she exclaimed
rather fretfully. "Do call me Miss Ray
mond till we get out of this horrid sta
ton Can't you see everybody is look
ing at us. They win all know we have
been just married"
"Well, Miss Raymond, l sincerely
trust you will enjoy your trip to New
York." said her companion, assuming as
brusque an attitude as he could for such
q commonplace remark.
= ''Why. George, aren't you going with
meY'
Certainly"
''From the manner you spoke thought
you were angry" a
"Not at all, Miss Raymond. would
do anything to please you"
"Oh, George, dear, don't talk that
way any more. You have given me a
fright already"
"Well, what will I do?"
] sCall me all the pet names you want.
but talk in whispers" @ &
That settled it, but there was some
loud whispering in the station for some
time afterward, and when the fond
couple walked out to their train arm in
arm the passengers turned to watch
them, and heard a muff1ed whisper:
There, George, Idon't Believe single
soul in that station knows we are a new
" married couple. pc Cleveland Leader.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1892-02-18
A ceiebFated Dog,

Wordsworth and Scott both celebrated
in their poems the famous old Gelert.
This dog, deerhound, was given by
King John to his son-in-law Llewellyn,
who kept him at his hunting lodge, in
the neighborhood of the Welsh noun
tain Snowdon. Gelert was missed ono
morning from the hunt by his master.
Llewellyn, upon his return to the lodge,
saw the dog, and discovered that its
mouth was besmeared with blood. Con,
Guiding that the dog had devoured his
child, the Infatuated master slew the
poor animal Upon investigation, he
discovered a dead wolf by the child's
cradle, while the child was safely and
soundly sleeping. The braye dog had
saved Llewellyn's heir from the wolf.
A monument was erected TO the faithful
creature, which bears the name Of Beth
Gelert. -Harper's Young People.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1892-02-18
HOW Serroes Catch . scorpion

In Jamaica the negroes believe that
scorpions know their name; so they
never call out, "See, q scorpion" when
they meet with one on the ground or
wall, for fear of his escaping. They
thus indirectly recognize the scorpions
delicate appreciation of sound; but if
you wish to stop scorpion in his
fight, blow air on him from the mouth,
and he at once coils himself up. have
repeatedly done this; but with a spider
it has contrary effect.-London Spec
tator
A statistician of small things figures
it out that the posterity Of one English
sparrow amounts in ten years to some
thing like ZIG, OOO, 900 900 birds
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1892-02-18
ImbeciIe Boys Chase the Rainbow.

One of the peculiar freaks of some of
the boys at the Home for the Feeble
Minded at Lincoln is the annual hegira
after the bag of gold buried at the base
of rainbow arch, according to the fairy
tales. How these boys become possessed
of the idea ] cannot say, but regularly
each summer they run away after big
rainbow storms, when the conditions are
such as to produce the natural phenom-
enon, to capture the gold. Each time
they return tired, hungry and bedrag-
gled, glad to resume their old places
Interview in Chicago News.
Dickens as an Art Critic.
The SON of a neighbor of Dickens, then
q very young artist indeed, quite boy
had painted his first picture, the sub
ject being an aged knight in full armor,
apparently having recently returned
from the wars, and overcome with ia
tigue. Finding himself unable to reach
!, his ancestral castle, he sinks exhausted
4 on fallen tree in sort of orchard, and
some cottage children bring him some
fruit to recruit his exhausted strength.
Dickens took great interest in the young
artist-who, by the way, is now very
eminent-and greatly admired his pic
ture, especially the figure of the old
knight; but, 'sMy dear fellow" he said,
'tthose apples won't be of any use-that
old gentleman requires burned brandy
to bring him roundp' Temple Bar.
Theology Progressive Science.
Theology is always as much pro-
gressive science as geology. If 1000 Of
the wisest, purest, most intellectual,
most healthy scholars in Christendom
today were to formulate a creed out of
the New Testament scriptures, as they
are. known today, that theology state
ment could not remain the same to the
date of A. D. f2e92.. The power, the
thought, the study of Thousand years
would throw it into new forms Of ex-
preston, while the substance would re-
nain the same Beacon.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1892-02-18
A Clerical Horse Buyer.

There is a pastor in midland town
whose reputation for honesty is so high
and his Judgment of horses SO good that
he is employed by the gentry in his
neighborhood to buy their hunters and
carriage horses. For this purpose he
visits the principal Irish fairs. To SO
great an extent has this calling been
forced upon him that he has been COM
PEELED to become quite dealer in
horses; and while he gives satisfaction
to his clients he faithfully fulflls the
duties of his more sacred office.-London
Tit-Bits
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1892-02-18
Cinnamon Kills Disease Germs.

After prolonged research and expert
ment in Pasteur's laboratory, M. Cham
berland is reported to have come to the
conclusion that no living germ of disease
can resist the antiseptic power of essence
of cinnamon for more than few hours.
1t destroys microbes as effectively if not
as rapidly as corrosive sublimate.-New
York Journal.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1892-02-18
Say They're Not Rivals.

WASHINGTON. Feb. SIN the fresh
political gossip mention is made of the
fact that Governor Merriam, Of Mime
sofa, has assured Senator Davis that he
will not be candidate against him.
Merriam has few indiscreot friends
pushing him for senator. but they have
already been refused the aid and influ-
ence OF certain strong interests there,
which would Be necessary to the COVER
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1892-02-18
PracticaI uses Of wood.

Witch hazel is large and curious for
est shrub. The small branches were
formerly used for "divining rods" and
an extract from it is valued in medical
practice. The wood of the American
sspen or white poplar is used in the
manufacture of paper. = Home and
Farm.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1892-02-18

1t has been found that vaccination is
beneficial to horses having the CHAMBERS,
and this treatment is now being used in
France and Germany.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1892-02-18

Chinese dentists are said to possess
wonderful powder, which is rubbed on
the gum over the affected tooth. After
an interval of about FIVE minutes the
patient is told to sneeze, whereupon the
tooth falls out.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1892-02-18

There is only one vessel in the British
navy which in the last thirty years has
been engaged in a sea fight with hos
tile warship, the Shah.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1892-02-18

The deepest depth of the sea is re-
ported, to be at a point twenty-three
miles north Of New Guinea, where
soundings showed depth. Of &c, $50 feet.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1892-02-18

A minister in Buckinghamshire, Eng.
land, is or was recently one of the most
successful agents employed by we'll
known insurance Office.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1892-02-18

The owl is unable to move the eyeball.
which is immovably fixed in the socket
by a strong. elastic. cartilaginous case.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1892-02-18
Castoria.

"CAstcria Il an excellent medicine for chil.
drsn. Mothers have repeatedly told me Of its
coed sfsctupon their children" A&f
e y ~ De. g. G. osaooD,
Lowell, Mass.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-18

love OF 1t reduces mortals to craving weak
lings who are willing to lay on its altar
/ honor, family ties, home pleasures, friends,
and TO incur the risk Of an eternal loss.
Money may buy place or position in certain
levels Of society, but it cannot buy brains
enough TO hold successfully either, neither
can it purchase contentment, which is
great gain. The love of money starres the
heart, and the result is an unhealthy life,
Of which the miser IS a fitting illustration.
Women who do not earn money are more
inclined to give it fctitiou. value. The
natural desire to dress well, to live in fine
houses, and to 90 abroad in elegant eaui-
pages makes them rebellious against restric-
tons, sometimes necessary and at other
times arbitrary. Women who work look
upon money as means TO an end differing
from these. If their minds are not en-
crossed in their work, they are generally
pursuing their labors for the sake of others,
and are thus saved from sordidness, having
no time for covetousness. Money cannot
make the poet the actor, nor the artist and
women eminent in these lines have had only
the rude nursing poverty gives, and the
rule, no cross no crown, has pervaded their
lives
Money is good thing to possess, pro-
vided it is in the hands of the good. Then
is it power for good, and no good woman
will be made mean by having it, but like all
power, it is accompanied with great respon-
sibility, and is liable to be abused.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-18
LADIES' DEPARTM ENT.
EDITED BIZ MRS. NJ R. WALTON.

Happy is the man who possesses virtuou
wife; his life IS doubled GOETHE
She was . phantom OF delight
Thel first she glanced upon my sight;
4 lovely apparition. sent
10 be a moments Ornament
I saw her upon nearer view,
A spirit. yet s woman too
her household motions light and free,
And steps OF virgin liberty;
= countenarce In which did meet
Sweet records. promises as sweet;
4 creature not too bright or good
For human natures daily food;
For transient sorrows, simple Wifes,
Praise, blame, love. kisses, tears and smiles.
And now see with eye serene
TIE very pulse Of the machine,
A being breo thing thoughtful breath,
4 traveller between life and death;
The reason firm. the temperate will,
Endurance. foresight, strength and skill,
4 perfect woman. ilobIy planned,
t. warn 10 comfort and command;
And yet a spirit still, and bright
With something Of an angel light.
WORD sWoRTH.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-18

portunity to perfect hers elf by visiting ar
galleries, public and private, and has
studied under some of the best masters,
and also spent some time in Cooper's insti-
tute, New York city. Mrs. Turner, while
working equally well in oil, water colors
and crayon, finds her special pleasure in
flower painting. She has chosen the lilac
for her motif, and those who have seen her
rich racemes Of purple and white flowers
viii readily perceive the hand of love for it
only could have so faithfully initiated ma
ture- She conducts classes with marked
success. and infuses into her pupils much
Of her own enthusiasm.
In quiet, unobtrusive way Miss Lura
STEELE has won her way to recognition as an
art teacher in Fort Worth. She came from
Alabama about two years ago, and has one
OF the largest classes in the city. Her art
studies were pursued principally at At
lanta, Ga, She works in decorative paint
ing, is familiar with oil painting and pastel.
She discovers a Partially for landscape
painting, and the results of her work are
NEST pleasing. Some of her pupils show
wonderful progress, and it is fair to pre-
sumo that while possessing the genius of
the artist she has also the patience SO es-
sential to successful teaching.
Miss Gilchrist, who has her studio at the
Fort Worth university, is member of the
Art League OF New York city, which speaks
forher attachments. In the three years spent
there she studied under noted teachers of all
branches pertaining to art That she has
proved an apt pupil is attested by the favor
able mention made of her work in New
York papers and the number and value of
the premiums she has received. Her class
at the college is large, and she reports
them as faithful workers. The we'll
adapted room gives evidence of work
rather than display Her classes are
drilled In cast drawing and sketching from
living models. Several are at work in oils
and water colors. As the spring comes on
Miss Gilchrist will take her pupils into the
open air and make them sketch from nature
As teacher of art Miss Gilchrist is |
thoroughly equipped, and while her work
shows thoroughness and delicacy, this is t
even more marked in her method as a |
teacher She has been of late doing some
very pretty work on channels, notably
square bordered with violets, which is on
exhibition.
The limits Of one article do not admit
more extended notice, and there are other
artists and art teachers doubtless whose
work is quite as mertorious who have not
been mentioned. When these are brought
to the notice OF this department, which is
the woman's corner, it will be grati6ca-
ton to all persons interested in the advance
Of art to make mention of their work.
What an educatiop~it would be if our
home artists could nave room wherein to
exhtpisststOiRaazEetk, and meet there to
,ritieise. and Compass; Cannot move in
his direction De- started2
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NOTES.

Among the revived fancies are very hand
some R.rlaR and Persian silk sashes, also
silk blouses, made OF richly-str;ped silks
and satins.
Large sczrfs of white IS we'll as of black
lace are worn, being even extrsvsxsrtly
long, SO that even when knotted twice thew
scarcely escape the ground.
Tea gowns Of white silk and wool oreaon.
lined with surah or satin. aad trirnei
with jeweled galoor or feather edginK, are
among the latest French fancies.
White ball gowns, trimmed with raIs
green MORE or satin ribbons as a eirdie,
bows having long ends and loops and tns
short ''hy" bow, are in vogue among Paris
elegantes.
Various styles of vsils are shown 1t the
yelling counters, including the long vail
which IS worn quite to tAe hen of TIE
dress. or TO the knee, and which Is made
usually Of black dotted nsS but also worn
in white with ngnre as A-ge as a pa.
Pretty gsrniturss for evening dresses Of
light materials are tho ,chrzsanfSsEnuu
rosettes. made Of satin stehoas ef the nar-
rowest widths, scarcely fourth Of an incn
wide, and they ara u.oSasAA Utter The
natural flowers in size and1hesr thieIrly-
clustered petals.
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