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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-12

join him in everlasting glory in para
disc, but before we shall rise from the
dead we must die. We all must die, but
when? Shall we be prepared when our
summons comes? Are we prepared to
die now? Yes, now. Why not? We
know not when our time shall come.
Every Easter day for one long genera
ton have repeated this warning as I
do today. And among those who heard
me there were many who were not alive
to hear me on the following year. Some
of you must die before next Easter day.
When death comes to you, will you be
unprepared? Shall the blood of him who
died that we might live Away be shed
in vain in even one sinIge instance? This
ou-alone-to-say'
Even the choir listened to this. The
boys stopped fdgeting, and the men
sat very still. The woman in black look
ed at the bunch of violets on the altar,
and tears fell upon her gloves.
That was what he said, although he
used more words then have done and
took longer time to say it, and after
he left the pulpit and Joined the assist
ant ministers back of the chancel rail
there were more wet eyes than the
washerwoman in that great church,
and there were many promises made for
the coming year that the makers will
not live to keep.
Early Easter Monday the ladies of the
Altar guild were again at work. The
flowers which had been lent for the fes-
tival were returned to their owners. The
chancel stairs were thronged with serv-
ing men and maids waiting to carry
them home. The other fiowers-the cut
stalks from the florists, the bouquets
from the hothouses and the little bunch
of wild violets-were taken away in a
wagon to a hospital. The sick have their
Easter on Monday.
It was in a long white f1oored ward.
Near the end of it stood an iron cot by
a window. This was Ji1n's cot. Jim
was newsboy before a street car had
cut off one Of his legs. Before that he
had been in the Fresh Air fund, and he
loved the country with a love that the
real country boy never dreams of until
he has grown to be a city man.
They carried down this long ward
these fine flowers from the Easter altar
roses, orchids, lilies and still more
roses. Their fragrance made the air
heavy, and the lame boy turned his face
toward the window.
After all had been distributed a
nurse brought to him spray of wild
violets. They were all that was left.
He took them in his hands and pressed
them to his lips. Then he said some
thing about the country SO low that the
nurse couldn't catch it and fell asleep.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-12

Till every fragrant chalice
Seemed filed to the brim with wines
: Disti11ing there into vapor
And rising in clouds divine.
Farther and farther the incense
Its delicate perfume spread,
Like loving thoughts sent earthward
By souls of our happy dead.
With prayers from our hearts uprising,
Which mingled and seemed to reach
Through the space 'twixt earth and heaven
So blending them each with each,
That my soul could feel the presence,
The smile and the tender eyes
OF one who gathers the lilies
4 In gardens of paradise.
H. F. Blodgets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-12

courtyard Long before midsummer
came they had seen more of life than
they and all the other violets along the
Rye road could ever have dreamed of,
giving violets imaginations equal even
to their fragrance.
Thoy saw Blind Flaherty. the beggar
man, beat his lame boy over by the sink
until the police came in, and after them
an ambulance. One awful afternoon
they saw the wife of Micky Donovan,
tie Hfissaghtex. jump frem the fifth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-12
EASTER LILIES.

In purple and erimssn glory
The Easter sunlight poured
A food through the chancel windows
In the temple of our Lord.
Its waves passed over the altar
To bathe the cross with their glow
And stain the lilies with crimson,
Like sunset over the snow.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-08-24
He Doesn't Like Bloomers.

A farmer in Delaware county has put
his conservative sentiments on record
by affixing to a tree on his premises
notice that "any idiot of the new wom-
an species found riding or walking on
these premises will be arrested. " Inter-
viewed as to his precise meaning, Agric-
ola declares that by "any idiot OF the
new woman species" he means lone OF
these fools in bloomer costume on
wheel" Three things, then, are neces-
sary to expose woman to his menace:
az She must be fool, (2) in bloom
ers, (9) on a wheel 1t will be open to
any woman against whom the rustic
undertakes to operate his terrors to
plead that she was not intended by the
Injunction, because she was not on a
wheel, was not in boomers or was not
a fool, and the burden of proof will
then rest upon the farmer. 1t seems
that his specific grievance against the
new woman is that she scares his horse,
but it would not be practicable to pro-
duce the horse before the justice OF the
peace and to note the effect on him OF
the culprit. Meanwhile the best course
of q woman who doubts whether she is
an idiot of the new woman species is to
keep off the old man s land. New York
Ti,nac
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-08-24
King OF pahomex In Exile.

That interesting king in exile, Behan-
Yin of Dahomey, seems to accommodate
himself fairly well, by all accounts, to
circumstances in his enforced residence
at Fort de France in the French posses
sion of Martinique. a traveller who WIS.,
tied him only the other day describes
him as having been surrounded BY his
wives and daughters, according to the
etiquette of his country. He stood in
the highroad and was about to return to
his quarters. In answer to a salutation
from his visitor the black monarch made
a profound bow. Up to the present time,
it seems, ne has learned very little OF the
language of his captors. He only knows
q dozen words or SO of French Howev-
er, he contrived to convey the informa-
ton that he considered the surrounding
country very pretty and that he and his
suit were in good health and spirits.
He is extremely fond of European mu-
sic and never neglects an opportunity OF
listening to the playing Of the band OF
French marines. The road to his resi-
dence is steep one and covered with
loose stones It is abont 20 minutes
walk from the harbor, where a French
man of wal the Duqlesne, is statiopea
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-03-29

The name of Nathaniel Macon Of
North Carolina was bestowed on Macon.
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Hearine end Seeing Plants GROW.

hearing ana seeing flanGS Crow
There are several ways of rendering
the growth Of plants both audible and
Visible, but the modus operandi in the
'latest improved" experiments is as
follows: In order to make the growth
Of a very vigorous plant visible, fine
platinum wire should be carefully at
tached to the growing part. The other
end of this wire should be attached to a
pencil pressing gently against a drum
which is being driven BY clock work. If
the growth be uniform straight line
is marked on the paper, but the very
slightest increase is shown by inclined
tracing.
A slight modification Of this arrange
ment renders the growth audible. In
this experiment. the drum must be coy
cred with platinum foils Of certain
width and separated from each other by
spaces of about one eighth of an inch.
These strips of platinum should be
made to complete the circuit Of a gal
yanic battery, to which an electric bell
is attached. In this case the bell is
kept continually ringing while the
plant is growing the height Of the width
of the strips used and il silent while the
painter is passing over the spaces be-
tween the strips of metal. The growing
of corn may be heard direct by means
of the microphone. and there are those
who declare that they have heard it
without any artificial assistance what
ever. st. Louis Republic.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-03-29
ASLEEP ELEVEN YEARS.
A Girl Frightened Into 6iumheF From
Which She Has Meyer Awakened.

A Girl Frightened Into GiumheF From
Which She Has Meyer Awakened.
There is girl named Marguerite
Bouyenval at Thenelles, in the north
of France, near st. Quentin, who is
reported to have been asleep for the past
II years. A good deal of doubt has been
thrown on this phenomenal slqmbering
case, not only in Paris, but also in
Thenelles and Its vicinity, where there
are two camps, one Of the believers and
the other of those who maintain that
the so called sleeping beauty rises at
night and has a good supper. The mat
ter has been investigated by a Partisan,
who has seen the girl and found her as
lean as skeleton and as stiff as a
corpse, but still living. Her mother in
jects milk, psptoae and sometimes wine
through a broken tooth in the girl's
mouth. Marguerite Bouyepval made
away with baby II years ago. and the
gendarmes were sent to her house. The
girl was 90 frightened at their approach
that she had an attack ., Of hysteria, which,
lasted several hours, and at the end Of
which she fell into trance. The doubts
thrown on the continuation of the trance
have evidently been caused by the fact
that the mother Of the sleeping girl has
made a good deal Of money by exhibit
ing her. A local doctor, wig has oh
served the case during the Il years, in
formed the investigator from Paris that
Marguerite Bouyenval had really been
asleep during the whole time. Occasion-
ally she had hysterical cries, but did
nob awake after them. Other doctors
have also agreed az te the genainenesss
Of the phenomenon, and the sleeping
gipl of Thepelles remains human mys-
terry. Paris Letter to L9ndea Fele-
graph.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-03-29
BISMARCK CONSENTED.
He Wac the Final Arbiter of an English
Love Match.

He Wac the Final Arbiter of an English
Love Match.
Apropos of the marriage of the third
son of the Duke of Argyll it is related
that when his affections became attach
ed to an untitled woman he felt bound
to ask the old gentleman S consent The
dake answered that personally he had
no objection te the match, but in view
of the fact that his eldest son bad ess
poused daughter Of the queen he
thought it right to inquire her majesty's
pleasure Oh the subject before express
ing his formal approval
Her majesty, thus appealed to, OBJ
served that since the death of the prince
consort she had been in the habit of con-
sulting the Duke of Saxe-Coburg on all
family affairs
The matter was therefore referred to
Duke Ernest, who replied that since the
unifcation of Germany he had made it
rule to ask the emperor's opinion pn
all important questions. The case now
came before the kaiser, who decided
that, as constitutional sovereign, he
was bound to ascertain the views Of his
prime minister.
Happily for the now anxious pair of
lovers, the 'Iron Chancellor" who
was then in office, had no wish to con-
suit anybody and decided that the mar
riage might take place, kate Fields
Washington.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-03-29

The carnival season is the most high
" esteemed holiday in most Italian
,ities. In many respects it bears q re-
emblanee to the Roman 6atHrnalia.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-03-29
" BISMARCK AND cRlsPi.
The Friendship Existing Between the Two

The Friendship Existing Between the Two
Men of Iron.
The close friendship between Crispi
and Bismarck, which Is Of 20 years
standing, is one Of the most remarkable
relations know and is sufficient proof
of Crispi's value. Crispi is accused, but
only by people who do not know him,
of aping Bismarck, but glance at any
of his portraits will show that nature
had provided the similitude before Ell
Their knew the other.
The type of character is the same.
The strongly marked jaw, the spacious
brain, the eye that looks You through
like lance and yet is full of affection
ate welcome at need, and the expression
of inflexibility in pursuit, are common
to both, as is also the high appreciation
OF authority and discipline, but beyond
this there is little resemblance, and their
political ideas differ entirely.
Crispi has been accused Of being die
tatorial. In his official relations he Is
peremptory and exacting, and his ideas
Of government are imperative, but no
Italian minister has ever done so much
to put power out of the hands of the
ministry as he. or has shown so sorupu-
lous an adherence to the letter of the
constitutional law. He is democrat of
the strongest dye, but the king has new
er had minister SO absolutely deferen-
tial to him as head of the state, rarely
one so profoundly respectful to him as
the symbol Of law and the seat Of ag-
thoeity.
The conception Of dissension be-
tween him and the crown is impossible
to any one who knows him, and this his
majesty recognizes. Crispi has the fidel-
ity and the individuality belonging to
his Skipetar blood, and all its wild in
dependence; Bismarck, the overweening
masterliness of his Prpssiap stock. They
are alike in their patriotism, but as un-
like as possible in their way Of under
standing it, as in their relation to their
sovereign.-Century.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-03-29
THE MOONS CLIMATE.
Why Our Satellite Is Subject to Great Ex-
tremes of Heat and Cold.

WHY Our Satellite Is Subject to Great Ex-
tremes Of Heat and Cold.
In illustration of the important eli
matte effects Of an atmosphere. need
do little more than cite the case Of the
moon. Our satellite is practically at the
same distance from the sun as the earth,
and in its case also internal heat has no
present effect on the temperature of it's
superficial portions. 1t would therefore
seem that, SO far as sun heat is concern
ed, the moon must be in much the same
condition as the earth. But if we thence
deduced the inference that the tempera-
ture conditions prevailing on our satel-
lite bear any resemblance to the tenn
perature conditions prevailing on the
earth we should make great mistake.
Observations of the moon g heat show
that its surface is exposed to tremen-
dous range Of temperature, extending to
hundreds of degrees. 1t has been dem
onstrated that the temperature Of the
moon under the full glare of the sun
rises to point in excess Of that of boil
ing water, while it is equally certain that
when the sunbeams are withdrawn the
temperature of the moon sinks to a point
far below that with which any arctic ex-
plorer has made us acquainted. Here,
then, is a globe fed just as we are, with
sunbeams, and yet undergoing tremen-
dous vicissitudes of climate, SURPRISING
any changes endured by the earth.
The climatic difference between these
two neighboring globes is certainly con-
nected with the fact that the moon has
very little atmosphere, even if it be not
completely destitute thereof. Our at
mosphere acts as climatic regulator. 1t
reduces the degree in which the intense
fervor of the sun affects the earth, and
it mitigates the rigor Of the cold to
which the earth would be exposed when
the sunbeams are withdrawn. Such an
ameliorating agent is absent from the
moon, and hence arise those violent
extremes Of its climatic condition.
We thus see what potent factors the
existence and the extent of an atmos-
phere become in determining the ma
ture of the climate that a planet is to
have. We do not know enough regard
ing the atmospheres of Mars, Venus
and Mercury to be able to draw any GER
tain conclusions with regard to their
climates. But this we may at least af
firm, that it seems quite possible for the
different influences we have named to
go long way toward neutralizing the
contrasts that the climates of these
globes would otherwise present in con-
sequence of the different supplies of sun
beams that they receive at their actual
solar distances. So far as mere climate
is concerned, it seems quite possible
that appropriate atmospheres and land
distributions might be adjusted on the
earth and Mars, Mercury and Venus in
such manner that certain organic
types might be common to all the four
globes. Robert Ball in Fortnightly
Review,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-03-29
Hideeus Animals In Death Valley.


Many, many years ago Montesquieu,
the great French philosopher, emphasized
the influence of climate upon human
nature. The effect of nature itself upon
animal life has been most strikingly re-
vealed by Special Agent H. B. Martin
Of the United States land Office, who
has just returned from q perilous trip
Through the tspeath valley" in Nevada.
His report pictures this weird, unfinish-
ed spot of creation as q region Of hor-
rors. Even the fauna are uncanny and
in almost diabolical accord with the in
ferno nature of this vast realm Of sand
and salt.
That hideops and loathsome reptile,
the Gila monster, fourishes in this fit
retreat. Lizards, rattlesnakes, huge
scorpions and tarantulas and toads, all
abnormally venomous, writhe and hop
across the heated waste, but they are
nothing in comparison to kangaroolike
rats and mice that feed on scorpions:
One Of these curious mice is known as
the grasshopper mouse, from his curious
leaping, and his chief delicacy is a
wrigglllng centipea. The women might
be excused for jumping upon chairs it
such kind of mice infested the house
holds of the land. Philadelphia Rec
Srd
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-03-29

STREET RAILWAYS I'M ENGLAND.
How Birmingham Looks Closely After tho
Interests of Her Citizens.


Interests of Her Citizens.
George Francis Trains famous at
/ tempts to introduce tramways in the
British towns. in 1860 did not neglect
Birmingham, says DR.. Albert Shaw in
his Municipal Government In Great
Britain. - Mr.. Train was granted an ex-
detrimental concession, which he failed
to utilize, and in 1861 the corporation
itself obtained parliamentary authority
to build tramways. But nothing was
done until after the general tramways
act of 1870 was passed.
At length in 1878, the council laid
the first line at a cost of SIS, 900 and
leased it for seven years to an operating
company. From time to time other lines
have been built and leased, but the cor
poration's limits included only 8, 400
acres until Nov. 9, 1891, when they
We're increased to IL, 365 acres by the
annexation Of suburbs then containing
some SO, 900 people. Thus when the
corporations street railway system was
under construction the average distance
from the center to the circumfer-
ence Of Birmingham was only two miles,
and % miles Of tram lines are the total
extent of the municipal ownership Out
side of the oity's jurisdiction the operat-
ing companies have extended the lines
by still greater mileage. In the future
undoubtedly these extensions will be &C
quired by the Birmingham corporation
at fair valuation, in accordance with
the methods prescribed in the general
tramways act. The present municipal
lines are operated in part by horse pow
or and in part by steam, with cable and
electricity also introduced on certain
routes.
The terms of rental are worthy of
mention: l. The leasing companies
agree to pay 4 per cent on the full mu-
nicipal investment for the first IA years
of the lease and per cent for the re-
naming seven years. 2. The companies
also pay an annual sum which at COM
pound interest will accumulate fund
equal to the whole capital outlay at the
end Of the 81 years lease It is calcu-
lated and agreed that per cent for IA
years and per cent for the remaining
SOv OA y OesAo W LA ou1lC0 W Id1S0 Ul10 1ul1
amount Of capital. Meanwhile also the
companies pay all current charges for
repairs and maintenance of the lines
upon receiving bills certified by the city
surveyor. 1t should be remembered that
Birmingham is able to borrow at very
low rates, and it is clear that these
terms are profitable to the municipality.
At the end Of the 81 years the earning
value of the franchises will have in.
creased, and new leases can be executed
ON terms still more advantageous to the
city. But while Birmingham has thus
protected the ratepayers SO handsomely
it has accomplished even more in the
guarding Of the interests of the travel
ing public. Every detail as to rates of
fare and character of service is described
in the bylaws and regulations that the
companies have to accept. The minute
ness of the requirements touching duties
and conduct of drivers and conductors,
furnishing and lighting of cars and SO
on would amaze an American commu-
nifty.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-03-29
The Difference Slight.

"What's this?'' demanded the guest,
rointing to one of the side dishes the
waiter had brought
"Sausages, sir, answered the waiter.
81 didn't order any"
81 thought you did, sir.''
81 ordered sauce. Can't you tell the
difference between sauce and sausages?"
"Yes, sir" said the waiter, gather
ing up the rejected dish with unruffled
dignity. Between sauce and ssEEages
lhsre is merely a difference of ages.
Wish coffee, sir" Chicago Tribune.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-03-29
WEAKNESS

WEAKNESS
in women, that nervous,
aching, woln-oHt feeling,
comes to an end with Dr.;
Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
tion, 1t restores your
strength, If puts now life
into you; It brings you
back into the world again.
1t is a powerful general,
as well as uterine, tonic
and nervine, especially
adapted to wamali's deli
cate wants. It regulates
and promotes all the nat
ural functions, and builds
, up, invigorates, and cures;
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-03-29
A Large Demand.

Smith-rhe real estate must always
be active, I should think.
Brown-Why SO?
Smith-There are SO many fellows
nowadays who want the earth.-New
York Sun.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-03-29

g9sstan. Ielp5,
DIR. R. v. PIERCE; Sir-My wife improved
in health gradually from the time she com;
menced taking Fayorite Prescription " until
for the past four months. When she began
taking it, she was scarcely able to be on her
feet, she suffered SO frem uterine debility,
/ can heartily Feeamme4d " fef sucn cases.
Il T., zka<
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-03-29

The first patent for a sewing machine
was issued in England in 1890. This
early invention was not successful, and
other patents were issued in 1904, 1918
and scores Of times since. !
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-03-29

Cleveland was named after General
Masses Cleveland, who surveyed the re-
gioa.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-03-29


NIRGINIA-In the Clerks office of the Circuit
18th, 1885,,
Lightner's, A. b., admir-, Plaintiff
VS..
The Basic City Mining, Manufacturing and
LaAo company, defendant
IN CHANCERY AND ON A l:UIE
On the 18th day Of December, l8ai an order was
entered by the said circuit court in the above
styleo cause and among other th:t.sss it was ad-
Judged, ordered and decfeea a>.t rule be
awarded aga inst r. +. Zinn the purchaser Of the
bare Ore Bank. sold in said ca use. returnable to
the 1!fst DAY OF the next term of said court re-
CURING him to appear and show -anse. if any h..
can, why said Ore Bank should not be re sold
Iof the unpaid purchase money due thereon,
and decree over for tho deficiency be entered
against said linn. And it apes ring by afiia-
VT Med that said r. f. Finn is rot resident of
the State Of Virginia, it is ordered that appear
mere Within fifteen days after due pubii-
cation hereof and do what Is necessary to project
his Interest in this proceeding.
a copy teste, Jos. B. Woodward
J. & j. L. BumgaretneF, p.q. Clerk
mar t5-4t