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The citizen., 1896-09-18

family room was broken, in cold
weather. 1t was not repaired, and
forthwith there was marked improve
ment in the health of the inmates. The
physician at once traced the connection,
discontinued his medicines, and or
dered that the window pane should not
be replaced.
A French lady became i'll. The most
eminent physicians of her time were
called in. but failed to restore her. At
length Dupuytren, the Napoleon of
phvsics, was consulted. He noticed
that she lived in dim room, into which
the sun never shone, the house being
situated in one of the narrow streets,
or, rather, lanes of Paris. He at once
ordered more airy and cheerful apart
ments, and "all her complaints van
ished."
The lungs of a dog become tuber-
culated {consumptive) in few weeks
if kept confined in dark cellar. The
most common plant grows spind]y, pale
end scraggling if no sunlight falls upon
it. The greatest medical names in
France, of the last century, regarded
sunshine and pure air as equal agents in
restoring and maintainin" health.
From these facts, which cannot be
disputed. the most common mind
should conclude that cellars and rooms
on the northern side of buildings, or
apartments into which the sun does not
Immediately shine. should never be oc-
cupied as family rooms or chambers, or
as libraries or studies. Such apart
- u i1I1
never REQUIRE persons to remain in them
over a few minutes at 4 time. And
every INTELLIGENT and surname parent
will arrar~a that the Iivirg-room and
the he<lrocr sh"n l'e the r:ost commo-
diors. i:rh4-st at.d brightest apart
r'ents in RS t,rct':n~.
The citizen., 1896-09-18
PoLITICO-HIsToRIcAL.
Curious Incident In German Inter
state Relations.

Curious Incident In German Inter-
state Relations.
A "Kleinstaaterei" has been abol-
ished in Germany, says the Westminster
Gazette. The little village of Kurnbach,
which has hitherto belonged partly to
the grand duchy of Hesse and partly to
the grand duchy of Baden, was recently
by treaty between the two powers, SOL
emnly and forever incol porated into
the grand ducal state of Baden. The
oldest thing about the Joint jurisdic-
ton under which the Kurnbachers have
hitherto lived was that the houses we're
not allotted to Hesse or to Baden by
their position inside or outside any
frontier line betwixt the two states,
but by the date of their erection.
Houses built at one period belonged to
one nationality" houses built at an
other period belonged to the other. One
policeman was found sufficient to keep
order for both states, and his uniform
was, consequently, particolored, his
green coat showing that he was the
officer of Baden, and it's blue facings
and trimmings bearing witness that he
officially represented the majesty of
Hesse. Now that the hlue has been
stripped off, and nothing but the Baden
green remains, a Hessian newspaper
suggests that his old coat should be
presented to the German museum as a
politico-biStorical relic.
The citizen., 1896-09-18
oHIL0REN's EYES.

Did you ever look
In a child's clear eyes,
And feel the heaven that lay
In the innocent depth
OF the open soul,
AS yet unsoiled by clay9
tOhl a holy thing
In child's Gle ar eyes,
And tender the hand should be
That touches the flower
Still wet with the dew
OF Heavens own mystery.
It was said "Of Old"
That the demons that strove
For the doom of the race that fell
If meeting the look
OF childs pure eyes
Sank down to their native hell.
And the truth that hides
In the myth "Of Old"
Breaks as a star doth rise;
For the inmoSt heaven
OF innocence dwellS
In the trust of a child'S sweet eye0>
And this is the look
That the Goldman loved,
When He gathered them close to His
breast,
And, laying His hands
On their shining heads,
Pronounced them forever blest.
And the angels sent
From His kingdom above,
To watch, and to guard, and to stay.
Do always behold
The face divine
OF Him who spoke that day.
Are we worthy to share
The holy charge?
Let US fold our hands and pray,
Lest we merit the doom
OF those who cast
"Offense" in the little ones way.
Emily B. Dickinson, in n. Y. Home
Journal.
The citizen., 1896-09-18
An unkind Remark.

"How is your boy Johnnie coming
on?" asked Gus DeSmith of Mr.. Chaffie
"Oh! pretty well, only he is getting d
little puffed up with his own impor.
tance. Knows more than his father
"Ahl then the boy is not quite an
idint."-Texas Sitter
Beats Mrs. harrington.
This old lady can give Mrs. Parting
ton points on the use of English. She
walked into the Office of the judge of
probate and asked: "Are you the judge
of reprobates?' "I am the Judge of
probate was the reply. "Well, that's
it, expect" quoth the old lady. "You
see, my husband died detested and left
me several little infidels, and want to
be appointed their executionerl"
The citizen., 1896-09-18
A Hint for E5Tter-Wolrers

Let the butter stand after sailing till
the salt has been. dissolved and the
grain of the butter has become more
firm. Then work just enough to get
out the surplus water that has come
from the melting of the salt. That re-
naming in the butter forms a film
around each granule of it. IF butter is
overworled the granules are mashed,
the grain ruined and the value of the
butter deprecated. The hands should
not come in contact with butter, as the
warmth of them mclls and Injuries the
grain.-Rural World.
The citizen., 1896-09-18
A POPULAR FALLACY.
Fail in Temperature of Ocean Does n
Indicate Presence of lee.

Fail In Temperature of Ocean Does Not
Indicate Presence of Ice.
For many years an opinion existed
among seamen and others that fall in
the sea-surface temperature implied
nearness of ice. Nothing, says the
Nautical Magazine, can be more remote
from the truth, though shore folk still
perpetuate this fiction in books and
newspapers. sudden fall in sea-
surface temperature is likely near the
Agulhas, the Japanese current, the gulf
stream, while running the Fasting down
in the South Indian ocean, in the South
Atlantic about 40 degrees south, 40 de-
grees west, and elsewhere; and this,
whether icebergs be near or hundreds
of miles away. Capt. S. T. S. Lecky, r.
n. r., to whom the nautical profession
is indebted for his "Wrinkles in Prac-
teal Navigation" was probably the
first to draw the attention of his breth-
rem to this fact. In the ninth edition oi
his book he points out that "allied te
fog is the question of danger from ice
1t is a popular delusion among passen.
gers on board ship that, by taking the
temperature of the water at short in
tervals, the approach to ice is unfailing.
~ indicated. Unfortunately such is by
no means the fact, and it is time the ide:
was exploded. More than ordinarily
ccld water merely shows that the ship
in a part of the ocean where ice may
possibly be encountered, and not thai
it is actually present" Shipmasters o.
repute freely confess, with Capt. Evans
of the Tainui, that they have "nevel
found sea temperature fall lower wher
near ice than when several miles away
The citizen., 1896-09-18
SUNSHINE AND HEALTH.
Tuberculosis Readily Develops in Dark,
Ul-XentiIated Rooms.

Tuberculosis Readily Develops In Dark,
Ill-Ventilated Rooms.
merchant noticed, in the progress
of years. that each successive book
keeper gradually lost his health and
finally died of consumption, however
vigorous and robust he was on entering
his service. At length 1t occurred to
him that the little rear room where the
books were kept opened in back yard
so surrounded by high walls that no
sunshine came into it from one years
end to another. An upper room, well
lighted, was Immediately prepared, and
his clerks had uniform good health ever
after.
familiar case to general readers is
derived from medical works, where an
entire family became i'll, and all RENE
dies seemed to fail of their usual results
when accidentally window glass of the
The citizen., 1896-09-18
Plank Roads Not Durable.

Plank roads have been tried in many
quarters of this country, but are not
considered successful, the cost of main
tenance being too great; the planks are
apt to silver, thus wounding the feet
and legs of horses. They are also ex-
tremely apt to get out of place, and thus
cause serious accidents to animals and
vehicles.
The citizen., 1896-09-18
Macadam and TeIford Roads.

There are two general systems of
road-making-the macadam and the
Telford. Macadam preferred a yielding
foundation, and laid broken stone di-
richly upon the earth; according TO the
Telford system, large blocks were
placed as foundation on which to lay
smaller crushed stone with a covering Of
gravel, sand or ashes.
The citizen., 1896-09-18

w i'ftt --'is'' -
New yora p3s ,.,', OF an o!d In
in xc...a.....,.u, d and ISOLATED
1t ~.t :. III, a.,a Of .,sW lorl:
Il, Is i ee ,r .at v'.s orce az
u..,@: @j..e s.He. b.
:, ." s.l-.. about n
-:..rttT .-.t .!..f taa north aru
of aod the hil!,
&. raai ldson thcrs
=, q ec. &.:......e. ..rl g ;-c:rcu.ar
~.a of ~ %f ..cs Fere STOOD ths
.uH.an y.l,.re. isc hills we're pro
tect:o., Il ~ H.. 'reather and at times
from u :. RS. ai,H h strong de which,
rnus swiftly III aad out of Spuyter
Duyvil cr=el. is treachoroue and afford
Cd protection against the approaches
OF any Eut those well skilled in hand
hng RDat. \ mound was found here
some years 400 that extended over
three acres, and it consisted largely Of
millions Of oyster shells, evidently the
debris of village. Among these shells
have been found bits of rude broken
Indian pottery and arrow heads, and
in the caves of the hills back of it were
found excellent specimens of Indian
pottery In Bryant's history the story
of Henry Hudson's voyage in the Half
Moon up the Hudson in 1909 is told,
and it states that, on his return down
the river, Hudson was attacked by
about 100 Indians who came out of
Spuyten Duyvil creek and were finally
beaten back. Presumably they came
from the village whose site is now
marked by the old mound.
The citizen., 1896-09-18
Roads in Ancient Palestina.

According to the Book of Judges, the
Hebrews at an early day in their occupa-
ton of Palestine had good highways.
In the song of Deborah mention is made
Of the abandonment of the high roads
and the use of by.paths by travellers on.
account of the disturbed condition of
the country
The citizen., 1896-09-18
What Our Fathers Wanted.

The fathers of the republic projected
lc great systems of national roads. but
of all these only three were even partial
y completed, and only one, the Cumber-
and road, was we'll advanced when the
financial crisis Of 1887 came upon the
country and stopped further construc-
The citizen., 1896-09-18
-By actual measurement of so skele-

by actuaI measuTeMenI OF % sKeIe-
tons, the right arm and left leg have
been found to be longer in 20, the left
nrm and right leg in six, the limbs ON
the right longer than those on the left
Ia four, and in the remainder the in.
equality of the limbs was varied. Only
seven out of seventy skeletons meas
ured. or ten per cent, had limbs Of equal
.enCth.
The citizen., 1896-09-18
J. at. COUSINS

handmade Oxfords which sell by theirreputa.
.s~,, will -, III be the best
OXFORD you ever mad on your IOOf, tuey are per
feet beauties on the feet and as soft as glove.
If you are troubled with those uncomfortable
fits, which you are always complaining OF slip
ping in the heel. or too tight here or there, try
pair of these which we recommend so highly,
we guarantee satisfaction. Now we can give
you these styles in any color, Tans or Blacks,
for Women, Misses and Children.
The citizen., 1896-09-18
No. l6 \. MARKET STREET.
TO THE LADIES.

Now tnat winter is passed with all its snow
and chilly blast, we begin to think of those hot
summer months which are sure to follow
therefore we want to do away with those high
cut shoes we have been wearing TO keep US
warm and think how we can keep ourselves
cool. Now if you want to keep cool, which
everybody does, why just purchase pair OF
those easy and 'perfect fit'' Oxford Ties that
we are offering at such low ii ures this season.
The citizen., 1896-09-18
SHOES FOR MEN.

Gentlemen, when you think OF purchasing
for yourself pair of those fashionable Tan
shoes which are all the go this season, why
give us "a call and you will find the largest
stock to select from in the city" styles, we
will give you an idea; there is the needle, pic
cadilly, opera, razor toes and many others, In
all colors of Tan you can possibly think of.
The citizen., 1896-09-18

1t is time to lay aside that heavy felt or wooden
hat you have been bearing all winter and think
of getting yourself or child stylish straw
hat. We have just received a large invoice o
Hats for. Men. Boys and Children; the styles are
broad brim sailor for the three year old to the
man of three score and ten, so nobody is over
looked.
The citizen., 1896-09-18
OXFORD TIES.

Why we have them In every style that you
can think of, square, opera, piccadilly, square
point, globe and that common sense toe, which
is so easy and comfortable to those who suffer
with cOrns and bunions.
The citizen., 1896-09-18
SHOES.

We can't forget the children. This summer
they are the best that have ever been on the
market; there is larger variety to select from,
both in tan and black. Don't forget the "Old
Carlisle Shoe"
We also carry a very large assortment OF
Trunks, Satchels, Telescopes. Valises and
Umbrellas and most everything you can find
in a firstclass shoe establishment.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-17
COFFIN TORPEDO.
New Continuance to Prevent tho Robin
of Graves.

New Continuance to Prevent tho Robbing
of Graves.
The coffin torpedo is the latest device
to foil the grave robber.
Of late years the practice of despoil-
ing graves has become so widespread
that every effort has been put forth to
find some means to end it. 1t is be.
licyed the present invention will achieve
that purpose.
This new continuance is regulation
bomb, as deadly as any ever invented by
anarchistic genius, says the New York
Journal. 1t is placed in the casket just
previous to interment, and after it is
placed in position and the lid of the
casket screwed down, it will be an ex-
ceedingly dangerous undertaking to at.
tempt to force the casketopen. Tie lid
of the closed coffin presses down a
spring. Raising this Id, even in slight
degree, releases the spring, causing it
to strike percussion cap. The result
ing explosion of the cap also explodes
the bomb, and, while the. conclusion
would wrench the casket, it is almost
impossible for the person who is trying
to open the casket to escape instant
death
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-17
TOUGHEST SCALP in NEW YORK.
Surgeons Use a AIauet When Sewing
Wounds in "SAinner" Mechanic Head.

Surgeons Use a Mallet When Sewing
Wounds in "skinner" Mechan's Head.
Skinner" Meehan, at one time the
leader of the famous "Cat alley" gang,
has what is perhaps the toughest scalp
In New York if not in the world, says
the New York World. The surgeons
at Gouverneur hospital have had much
experience in sewing up wounds and
they are entitled to speak with author
ity. They unhesitatingly declare that
Mr.. Meehan's scalp has never been
equaled for thickness and tenacity.
A few nights ago skinner" engaged
in an alteration with Policeman Tur-
ner, of the Madison Street station.
Skinner hit the officer on the nose with
his fist and the blue coat retaliated by
breaking his nightsticle over Neehan's
head. Skinner" resisted, even utter
discretion was advisable, and before he
was subdued his scalp lacerated.
When the surgeons at Gouverneur
hospital, to which the injured man was
taken, attempted to sew up the wounds
they found that they could not thrust
the sharp, three-cornered needles
through the scalp by ordinary means.
The skin was as thick and tough as alli-
gator hide. A backing brush was Sc
cured, and by using the back of it as
mallet the needles We're driven
through the skin and II stitches were
placed in position. During the opera
ton Skinner" swore volubly, and after
it was concluded he started out looking
for his assailant. His parents are re-
spectacle people, but Skinner has
been bad for q long time.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-17
Welded TO A BARON.
Simple Ceremony at Which There A,
No Id

SiAPAo ceremony aC Wnlcn Thero Arc
No Bridesmaids.
Miss Blanche De Wolfe and Baron
Louis de Levay, of Hungary, were mar
ried the other night at Bristol, r. l.
The proposed morning ceremony by
Rev. Patrick McCabe, of st. Mary's
church, was not performed.
Bishop Harkins notified Father Nc
Cabe that the Catholic church could not
sanction the dual ceremony. When the
baron left Hungary the archbishop of
his diocese informed him that there
might be trouble in regard to the mar
rage ceremonies in this country. He
Informed him, however, that he would
marry them according to the ritual Of
the church when they returned to the
baron's native Land.
The Catholic marriage in Hungary
will be made on elaborate event, and
will be attended by the king and all
the notables of the court. Baron de
Levay said his parliamentary and mill
tary duties were of such Importance
that he was liable to be recalled to
Hungary at any time.
Aue Se1Suo14S was Simple. IL was
performed in one Of the smaller rooms
of the Colt mansion by Rev. DR.. Locke,
OF St. Michaels Episcopal church. Only
members of the family were present
There were no best man and no brides.
maids. The reception that was held
was of the most elaborate character
Baron de Levay is member of the
Hungarian parliament and an officer OF
the kings guard.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-17
SOLD HER HUSBAND.
Hammond (Ind.) Woman Releases Her
Claim to Man for $3.50.

AA0AAIAOuu NAuu.) woman Releases doE
Claim to q Man for $3.50.
Mrs. Susan Harris, of Hammond, Ind,
has disposed of her husband, William
T. Harris, to Miss Carrie West, of Del
phi, for $3.50, says the St. Louis Globe
Democrat. Miss West is the foster
daughter Of the late Judge James II.
Stewart and wife. Miss West Inherit
ed from her foster-parents about $780,
900. Harris, about this time, camo
from Delphi to Hammond, to take the
position of night operator on the
Monon railroad. Miss West became in
fatnated with him, and he lived atiher
home. She said to demonstrating
friends that their love was of Divine
origin. Soon afterward Harris brought
suit for divorce from his wife, whomAhc
had left at Hammond. Attorney
Knots, Of Hammond, notified Miss
West that Mrs. Harris was willing to
dispose of her claim to her husband
for money, and the bargain, described
was struck.
Miss Julia Stewart and others of the
Stewart heirs, disguised by the conduct
of Miss West, have filed suit to 0reals
the will under which Miss West i1ther-
tied her fortune. They allege that*she
welded an undue influence over Mrs.
Stewart, who, dying IL years after her
husband, left everything she possessed
to her young ward.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-17
ALMOST INSPIRED.
Judge Cadwell's High Estimate Of
the Work of the Chicago
Convention.

Glenwood Springs, Colo. July IL
The following is an interview had
with Judge Caldwell this afternoons:
"What do you think of the work OF
the Chicago conventionY to which
the Judge replied:
The wisdom of the action almost
amounts to INSPIRATION. No better
men and sonnder platform have been
presented to the American people by
amy party in Il third of u century. Ii
marks an epoch in the political his
tory of the country. For twent y-tive
years the people of this country have
been beguiled aud deluded by the
false aud d-ceitful promises of both
the great political parties that they
would restore to them the money of
the constitution. Finally democrat
ic president and a republican nation
al convention declared uneqnivocally
for the gold standard The Chicago
convention, voicing the sentiments of
the people, regulates the action of
the Democratic president and joins
issue with the double standard Re
publicans. The Chicago convention
is the fist national convention held
by either OF the great political parties
for II q lartef OF IL century which . has
no been domiunte1 by Wall stree,
Influences and IDEAS. The Democratic
TN ri hny Ia, Il Nj;
freed itselffroln b faint of Talnmany
and the Influence of Wall street. This
has been done in such a cleur and
pronounced mnuner that Senator
Hill is forced to declare that not a
single plank of the platform enunci-
ates Democratic principles, meaning,
OF course, Democratic principles az
cording to the Tammany and Wall
street STANDARD. When those who
support Il gold standard, q Mckinl-,
tariff, with all its concomtants OF
monopolies and trusts, and the priu-
ciples of Tammany hall and Wall
street, denoance platform of prin-
pies that is good evidence that it ell
unciates sound principles, and de-
serves the approval and support OF
the honest masses"
What do you think of the tickets
chance of success?"
Il know the gold standard people
people boast that their standard
bearer is a Napoleon. If Mckinley IL
the Napoleon of the gold standard
forces, Bryan is the Wellington OF the
allied silver force, and the historical
parallel will be complete except that
this modern Napoleon, after his
| Waterloo, will go to the head waters
of Salt river, instead of St. Helena"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-17
Bank Failure in Michigan

sansing, Mich, July 1a.-The
,ple's Savings bank did not open
loors this morning. The bank has
a on the ragged edge for some
y. Rumors became rife Saturday
frnoon about closing time that the
TX was unsound and a slight run
IS perceptible. The directors vol
ltarily sent for Commissioner Sher-
God and an agreement was reached
that the Michigan Trust company
should be appointed receiver. The
bank had a capital of $150,000. Its
failure is due to the impossibllity of
realizing on its assets owing to the
stringency of the money market and
the gradual withdrawal of deposits.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-17
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LION PRESENTED WITH A MATE.
Lincoln Park, Chicago, Secures Young
Lioncsa from Denver.

Lincoln Park, Chicago, Secures n Young
Lioncss from Denver.
The Lincoln park menagerie at Chi
cago has been enriched by the addition
Of a young lioness, which will hereafte..
be known as Mrs. Leo. The animal was
exchanged for two-year-old lion cub
and comes direct from Denver.
Keeper Sweeney has for some time
been on the lookout for suitable COM
panion to alleviate the loneliness Of
Leo, the pride of the menagerie. The
new arrival was secured from travel
ing circus. Though her pastreputation
is none toe good for gentleness her new
quarters will, her keeper hopes, COLI
vert her into docile, affectionate
spouse. The lioness was on view for the
first time the other day, though she ar
rived in Chicago on the Fourth, and
was the center of crowds of admiring
spectators. She occupies the cage next
to Leo's and after she becomes accuc-
toned to the excitement of life in the
park will, it is expected, take kindly to
her surroundings.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-17
Gamo Preserve In africa.

Game is to be preserved in central
Africa. Maj. Won Wissman- has set
aside q portion Of German East Africa,
within which no shooting will be al
lowed without license from the gov
ernment of the colony. ~ license to
shoot elephant or rhinoccrous costs
500 rupees year for native; females
and young elephants with tusks weigh-
ing less than six pounds must not be
shot at all. White men will pay 100 ru-
PEGS for the first elephant shot and $50
rupees for every other, so rupees for
the first two rhinoceroses and $50 ru-
PEGS for all after them. Monkeys,
beasts of prey, boars and birds, except
ostriches and secretary birds, may be
killed without license.