- k7apopalar Bait.4
. Is one unpopular coin issued by
Uncle 8am. It is the half dollar, and it
baa a tendency to work its way bt k
into the treasury vanlt. where it isn't
wanted. As money nolnvly objects to
the half, but the popular fancy is for the
same value in another form. That is,
the average citizen prefers to have two
quarters. They are a trine more con
venient. If he wants to pay out half a
dollar he can use the half or the two
quarters with equal convenience, but if
twenty-five cents is to be paid out the
quarter is far the handier coin.
This may not seem to be a very im
portant matter, but it counts in the lonj
run. Little by little the halves find
their way back to the Kovernment vaults,
and there they stay, like ioor relations
In fact, so far as coining home in dis
grace goes, the half dollar is the prodigal
sou of the mints.
A very large proportion of the !?20,000,
000 of fractional silver on hand at W.-t-h-ington
is inale np of halves. This is tha
lot which Secretary Foster was so anx
ious to get rid of, and about which he
talked with tue New York bankers when
he made his visit here. Nobody then
manifested any wild desire to take the
secretary's load off his shoulders.
It is probable that a gojl many of the
halves stored up in Washington will bf
recoined into quarters and dimes. In
that way they will bo more convenient
for jmpular u.-ie.
Of course luts of halves are used, and
will continue to be used. Their coinage
will lo kept up, ami nolody will have
any more difficulty in getting them thau
usual. But the proportion of other coins
will be increased ljecause the people like
them better.
Tho New York subtreasury has its
share of halves on hand, and the other
day it tried to work oil some of them.
It was a day when jension checks were
being paid, and nearly every one was
cashed partly in halves. Before the
close of the day a good many of the
halves were back in the subtreasury.
And they are there yet. New York
Times.
To Set Stray letter Aright.
The dead letter office of the postoffice
department has just published a large
volume of nearly bOO pages which is ex
pected to reduce the niiuikr of letters
which go to the dead letter office because
of imerfect addresses. The volume is
entitled "A Street Directory of the Prin
cipal Cities in the United States." A
great deal of time and patient attention
to details have leen extended upon the
collection 'and systematic arrangement
of the contents of the book.
All the streets, avenues, squares,
"lanes," "roads," etc., of the same names
in the nearly 500 free delivery offices of
this country are gratified and so dis
played as to facilitate search. The high
est and lowest numbers on each of these
6treets are given to assist postmasters in
correcting imperfect addresses where the
street named is found in more than one
town. This directory is furnished to
postmasters at the free delivery offices
for use in jierfecting the addresses of
6uch letters and parcels as may reach
their offices, though manifestly intended
for delivery elsewhere. Washington
Stat.
A Miivnru of Decorative Art.
It is proposed to establish in the lower
part of New York city a museum of
decorative art, where artisans .and de
signers for the various manufactures can
find sieciniens of the best work of all
ages, together with suggestive books,
charts, designs, etc., that will help them
to produce something out of the beaten
track. It is projiosed to connect with
the museum a school that will teach
drawing and give instructions by letters
and recitations. Such a museum as this
would contain models of the best work,
goldsmith's work, enamels, ivory,, leather,
and wood carving, silverware, art work
in iron, bronze, brass and other metals,
pottery, and designs in silks, cretonnes
and other textile fabrics, wall papers,
painted tapestry, etc. in fact, examples
of every possible form of art as applied
to the industries. Shaking of industrial
museums, we wish to note that a very
complete little mnseum of industrial art
exists in the Pratt institute. Brooklyn,
being created as a part of that beneficent
enterprise. Decorator and Furnisher.
Profit of Fruit Culture.
Few people are aware of the enormous
profits realized by the successful fruit
growers of California, and yet fortunes
are being made in this industry. A
notable exaiuxle of this fact is A. T.
Hatch, whose success has been little
short of the marvelous. On his fruit
farm in Solano county he has 400 acres
of full bearing trees and 400 acres of
trees that are still too young to produce
even a small yield. Last year from the
100 acres, after paying the expenses of
the entire orchard, he realized a net profit
of $109,000. The cost of caring for the
young orchard was nearly or quite $ 10.
000, so that his actual profits were a
little more than 290 per acre. Prices
were unusually high, but the yield of
this year is 60 much greater that he ex
pects even larger returns. San Fran
cisco CalL
The recent improvements made in pho
tography and its use in astronomy .has
proved most valuable to the study of
that science. A dry plate can be exposed
for a suitable length of time in the tele
scope, and the image thus obtained will
contain the details of a nebula, even
where the amount of light would be im
perceptible to the naked eye, thus pro
ducing an image far more useful and
accurate than could ever be obtained by
a drawing.
Singular Accident to a Mare.
A singular accident occurred to one of
the equine species in Lake creek Thurs
day night. A mare owned by G. W.
Young, while eating corn from a wood
trough, in some way fastened her tongue
in a crack. In her efforts to free herself
she pulled her tongue out by the roots.
She can still eat her food, and the pros
pects are favorable for her to survive this
heretofore car rl cz rlrt. ;
Tha Tonic Sol-fu nk.-iii.
The present year will witness the fif
tieth anniversary of the tonic sol-fa sys
tem, which has done 6o niuuli, and, ve
may safely say, will do so much moie in
the future, to spread the knowledge an i
the love of music among the ieople. Mr
Speucur Curwen, son of the inventor
and most energetic propagator of the
system, seizes the opjiort unity for a very
interesting review of its history ard
characteristics in (imxl Words. CoMly
received, disparaged and even derided in
many influential quarters, it is now able
to confound its opjmiiciits by the incon
testable evidence of its fruits. .
As Mr Curwen observes, in this
jubilee year there are hundreds of mu.-i-cians
who have successfully climbed the
ladder his fal her placed for them bache
lors and docpors of music, fellows of the
College of Organists, associates of the
Uoyal Academy of Music, vocalists aud
performers of repute. Mr. Ben Davis,
not many 3'ears ago, was singing in tonic
sol-fa choirs, and he constantly advises
oiera singers who wish to read at sight
to learn the system.
A doctor of music who graduated the
other day at one of onr universities testi
fies that without the tonic sol-fa system
he does uot think he could possibly have
done the work. Such authorities as Dr.
1 lelmholtz. of Berlin: Sir John Herschell,
Mr. Bosanquet, General Thompson, Dr.
Bridge, Mr. Henry Leslie. Lord Ray
leigh, Mr. A. J. Ellis and many others
not less noteworthy have given their
sanction to the svstem.
In n I)-n of Corh-H(l.
John Saley. .'4 deaf and dumb boy ot
Pittsburg, went out with the intention of
picking raspberries. He had about filled
his pail, when his attention was attract
ed by an unusual motion in the bushes
near him. A moment later a monster
copperhead snake appeared from under
a bush. Before the lad could move the
snake had coiled itself and leaped at him.
The stroke was short, but some of the
green poison from its fangs fell on Saley's
trowsers. The boy became paralyzed
with terror. A moment later the reptile
had formed its deadly coil again, and
once more leajied forward to strike. It
measured the distance with fatal accur
acy, for the deadly fangs were buried
deep into Saley's right leg. The pain
aroused the boy from his terror and lie
juuqied back. The snake strove to Imld
on to the leg. Then the boy fainted from
fright.
Neighbors ran to the spot just in time
to prevent the copperhead from striking
again. One of the men seized a club and
with a blow broke the snake's back as
it was recoiling. The reptile measured
eleven feet. A pli3-sician cauterized the
wound, but the poison had penetrated
the boy's system. Investigation showed
that young Saley had wandered into a
den of copperheads. Cor. Philadelphia
Press.
Chinese and Their ISurlals.
The Chinese of this city aud New York,
it is said, will hereafter bury their dead
in Cypress Hills cemetery instead of in
the cemetery of the Evergreens, as has
been their custom. This action is said
to be taken because the Evergreens
cemetery officials have increased the
J price of graves from ten to twenty dol
I lars each. They have purchased an acre
of ground in Cypress Hill cemetery for
$1,000 and will have cheaper rates in the
future. Tee Chir.oso allege that twenty
dollars is too much to pay for a grave
which is tenanted for ouly five or six
years, as every Chinaman makes a con-
I tract with the company that employs
him under which the company agrees to
send his body back to China. This
transmigration of bodies takes place once
every five years, the skeletons being
packed in tin cases when the proper time
comes. The last shipment was made
only a short time ago. The skeletons
then came from some of the old graves
in the cemetery of the Evergreens.
Brooklyn Eagle.
The Graduates Didn't Understand.
There are many persons who think it
about time to conduct the commence
ment exercises of Harvard universit in
English instead of in Latin. The con
tinuance of the ancient custom caused
much amusement for those present, for
when President Eliot closed his Latin
remarks by inviting the senior class to
mount the platform to be presented with
I their degrees, not a man stirred.
When the invitation was repeated.
Chief Marshal Cumnock started up the
platform steps, but a pull from behind,
given by a less sanguine classmate, was
too much for him, and he turned to go
down again. A broad motion of the
hand from President Eliot (given in Eng
lish) finally induced him to continue,
and thus the class followed to receive
their degrees. Boston Saturday Gazette.
A Book Agent's Suit.
Charles W. Dumont, the general agent
for the Encj-clopasdia Britanuica, com
menced suit against Joseph M. Haw
thorne, the West side attorney, to re
cover $5,000 damages for an alleged il
legal restraint of libert)'. It seems that
Mr. Dumont sold a set of the Encyclo
paedia to an attorney who has desk room
in Mr. Hawthorne's office. The paj--ments
not being made Mr. Dumont went
after the books, but was informed by
Mr. Hawthorne that the attorney owed
him, and he intended to keep the books
to secure himself. When Mr. Dumont
undertook to leave the room the door was
locked. Mr. Dumont thereupon fired
the books through an open transom and
squeezed himself through after them.
Hence the suit. St. Paul Pioneer Press.
Last year the total receipts of the New
York postoffice were $6,386,520.24 and
the total expenditures $2,476,358.61, in
cluding $1,121,034.29 expended for free
delivery service, giving a net revenue of
$3,910,161.63, and exhibiting an increase
in the total receipts of the office over the
previous year of $339,538.13.
Don't persist in repeating "Phew! how
hot it is!" . Everybody, including your
self, is aware of the fact, and yon should
avoid trite utterances which are inevita-
i, - V----r
Distr'ct Court.
Twelve judgments tor entry on
the judgment docket is on file in
the district court, in favor of Theo.
Ivory vs. Noble Sewing Machine
Manufacturing; company.
G. W. Mauley, n machinist in the
IT. 1. Shupr1, was down to trade with
our city merchants to-diiy.
The smcltino; works at Omaha
shut dowh hist Saturday evening,
throwing men out .of employ
ment. The difficulty arose in ti e
adjustment of working hours under
the eijrht hour law.
The yoiiii people's societies of
the various churches in tin city will
hold a union nurting this evening
at l.'.V) o'clock in the liascmetit of
the Presbyterian church for the
purpose of orgfani.ino; a city union.
All who are interested in this move
ment are cordially invited to be
present.
1 lie 1 )iii:ilia World-Herald had itH
usual corps of reporters on the ball
jgroiiiid Sunday but the report of
the ;;ime failed to materialize. A
representative paper, as the World
Ilerald claims to be, .-hoiiM be
above such petty discriminations
and ileal fairly with all parties con
cerned, even though it 111:13' not
show up well for home talent.
As Governor Thayer was finish
inuf up his usual work last Saturday
evening a person handed him an
iiiiuiiyiiiiMis letter in which a bonus
of frltiMi was otfercd providing a cer
tair man miiht be appointed to a
position on the world's fair com
mission. The i'overnor will endeavor
to hunt down the guilty party and
briiii him to justice.
Kstrayed from my premises this
llimrilll) my oay 1.11 1 m.iiw
Finder will please return to
K. L. Suit, ins.
That HackinCotiijli can soquick-Ij-
cured by Shiloh's cure. We
guarantee it, 1-tf
The largest line of patent med-i
cities will be found at Brown A: Bar
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neuralgia radically cured in 1 to 3
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The first dose yrently benefits. 7oc
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Will you suffer with Dyspepsia
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WHICH ONE?
One of ns. dear
Hut one
Will 6tt by a bed with a marvelous face
And clasp a band.
Growing cold as it feels for the spirit land
iJiirlinc. which one?
One of ns, dear
Hut one
Will stand by the other's coffin bier
And look and weep.
While those marble lips strange silence keep
Oarlint;, which one?
One of oh, dear
But one
By an open grave will drop a tear.
And homeward go.
The anguish of an unshared grief to know
Darling, which one?
One of us, darling, it must be;
It may be you will slip from me.
Or perhaps my life may just be done
Which one?
Old Song.
A German llaby'H Adventure.
A party of German peasants set out
for the christening of a new baby, the
baby being swaddled and wrapped in
the usual manner. The way was long
to the church and the weather was cold:
indeed, snow lay on the ground. The
anxiety of the christening over the
whole party parents, sponsors and
friends adjourned to the village inn
to warm and cheer themselves with
schnaps, or what the Londoner terms,
"a drop of something short." They then
set off on their return home lightly and
gayly, and their hearts being merry
within them they essaj-ed a snatch or
two of song and a step or two of dance.
Home was at length reached, and the
interesting christened bundle was laid
on the table. The whole party parents,
sponsors and friends stared agape and
in silence; there was the pillow, the
ribbons and the bows all complete, but
where was the baby?
Some one venfured to raise the bundle;
it was quite limp and emptj l Baby was
gone! Back the whole party hurried on
its lonely track, and baby was found
asleep in the snow, about midway be
tween the church and the village. He
was a sturdy child, and the story runs
that he escaped with a violent sneeze or
two, which, it is said, the anxious pa
rents strove to allay by popping him
into the oven. There can be no doubt
that the German child that could sur
vive the pillow, and the snow, and the
oven must have been sturdy indeed.
Strand Magazine.
Over One Hundred and Fifty Tears Old.
A man resides at David, in the prov
ince of Chiriqui, Isthmus of Panama,
who is one hundred aud fifty-one years
old, according to his own statement, bnt
his neighbors claim that he is older, and
that a document is in existence which
he signed 142 years ago. He works hard
every day on his coffee plantation, and
is in excellent health. Philadelphia
Ledger.
Swimming is a tonic and bracing ex
ercise. It assists in the development of
the muscular system, and exerts a favor
able influence on the bodily functions,
such as digestion, nutrition, respiration,
circulation and innervation. It is ex
cellent in getting the body, in what
sporting men call "condition.'' Aside
from the physical advantages, swimming
p-o v 1 r v
When you take Quality and Make in Consideration you Can not
I'uy ('Ilea per 21113 IMaee in Hie World than of
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Only
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You 11111-t call and Examine liis Super or
Ming,
THAN THOSE KKPT BY II IS COM PKTITORS,
Joe buys Only From the Best Houses in America.
JOE -:-
Quotes no Prices But he Will Sell You The Best Goods
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TIME TABLE.
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GOING ERST
Ni.. 2 5:05 P.M.
No 4 10::-I0a. n.
No. 8 7 ;-34 p. Dl
o 10 .9 :45 a. m
No. 12 .10 :14 a. ni
No. 10 8 :30 a. ni
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SECRET SOCIETIES
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAP Gauntlet Lodn
so. 47 Meets everv Wednesday evening
at their hU In Parniele & Craig block. All vis
itinu knights are cordially invited to attend
C. C. Marshall. C. C ; tin Dovey, K, R. S.
YOUNG MEN'S CHKISSTION ASSOCIATION
Waterman block. Main Street. Kooms
open from 8 :30 a ni to 9 :30 i ml For men only
Gospel meeting every Sunday attenmon at 4
o'elock.
AO. I. W..8, Meein first and third Friday
evening of ea li month at (J. A. K. Hall
in Koekwook block. Frank Vermilyea, M. W.
1), B. Euersole. Recorder.
AO, U. W. No. 84 Meets second and feurth
Fridav veniuos in the month at G. A . R.
hall in Rock wood block, E. J. Morgan, M W,
F.P, Brown, Reaorder,
DOYAI, A RCA NAM Caff Council No 1021,
I Mett at tlfe K, of P. hall In the Parmele &
Crai" block over Bennett & Tutle, visirinn
brethren invited. Henry Herold, Regent ;
Thos W ailing. . secretory.
CASS LODGE. No. 146. 1. O. O. F. meets ey
srv Tuesday night at their hall in Fitzgerald
ilock. All Odd Fellows are cordially invited
-li attend when visiting in the city. J Cory.
N. G S. W. Bridge, Secretary.
PL.ACKS OK WORSHIP.
CATHOLic.-St. Paul s Church. Oak. between
Fifth and Sixth. Father Carney, Pastor
Services : Mass at 8 and 10 :30 A. M. , Sunday
School at 2 :00, with benediction.
Chbktiav-Corner Locust and Eighth St.
Services morning and evening. F-lder .. K.
Reed, pastor. Sunday School 10 a. m.
EpucopAU-St. Luke's Church, corner Third
i Mav li 15 Hiiri'ps!. nastor. Ser-
vices : 11 A. M. ai d 7 -.'M v. M. Sunday School
at 2 :30 v. M.
Gf.kmxk Mkthodist. Corner Sixth St and
Granite. Rev. Hirt. Pastor. Services : 11 A. M.
and 7 :30 l. M. Sunday School 10 :30 a m.
Pkf.rytkhian. Services in new church. cor
ner Sixth and Granite sts. Rev. ,1. T. Baird,
pastor. Suuday-scfool at 9 ; 30 ; Preaching
at 11 a. m. and 8 p. in.
The Y K. S. C. E of this church meet every
SabbaUi evening at 7 :15 in the basement of
tbeooucrli. All are invited to attend these
meetings.
Fikst MFTHOOIST. Sixth St., betwen Main
and Pearl. Rev. J. D M Buckner. pastor.
Services : 11 a. m.. 8 :O0 p. yi. Sunday bchool
9 :S0 a. li. Prayer meetii g Wednesday even
ing. Gfkman Pkksbytrkian. Corner Main and
Ninth. Rev. Witte, pastor. Services -. usual
hours. Sunday school 9 :30 a. m.
Swkedish rosoBKOATioxAL-Granite, be
tween F'ifth and Sixth.
Colored Baktist. Mt- Olive. Oak. between
Tenth and Eleventh. Rev. A. Boswell, pas
tor. Services 11 a. m. and 7 -.30 p. m. Prayer
meeting Wednesday evening.
Youxo Mex's Christian Association
Iiioius in W aterman block, Main street. Gos
pel meeting, for men only, every Sunday af
ternoon at 4 o'clock. Roonis open week day
from 8:30 a. m..to 9 :-30 p. m.
South Park Tabernacle. Rev. .T. M.
Wood, Pastor. Sen ices : Sunday School,
10 a. m. : Preaching, 11 . m. and 8 p. m. ;
prayer meeting Tuesday night ; choir prac
tice Fridav night. AU are welcome.
W Anted Au active, rtlii l-le in. n salary S79
to S80 montniv. with increase, to represent
tn Mi own etlon a responsible New York
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iobn Fitzgerald. 8. Waugh.
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