SENSITIVE MACHINES. TYPEWRITERS ARE JEAtfXJS THEJR INSTRUMENTS. "Why It Is That the Kiprrt Kalp of the Krj. of th WrltJ Mlil Are rrtl-nlar About thfrtiMf utftiuit. Favorite Fingers TrI Miles. Btorii'B innumerable have been toM relative to the engineer and the ujiu - pathjr existing lK-twe-n him and his loco motive. Veracious wntrra nave reveled in singular tal in which the engineer's nnperntitions mind and the locomotive almont animal instinct have been lh chief and Imwilderintf features. But tin remarks of a jfirl typewriter the othri day ot;n an almost limitless field of thought and discussion, and diacovenj n new subject for the dissertation of fmy chological studente. "My tyiewriter is intelli";ent,"" sail this human type writer, referring to hei mechanical friend. 'That is, I understand it and it under stands me. I wouldn't lend it to any one. It's a sensitive little thing, and its resentment at being loaned out woul 1 soon be manifested to me when 1 again attempted to use it. Skillful tyie writers are extremely jealous in the care of their instruments. I have sev eral very dear friends engaged in th same business, yet not one could obtain th nse of my typewriter, and I am con fident they could not be induced to lend me theirs. Investigation shows these statement.' to be correct. Those who have theii own machines never lend them even foi temporary nse, while in large office, where the firms furnish the instruments each of the latter has a certain operator, and no one else is allowed its nse. Fanci ful as the idea is that the prosaic writing machine should resemble the violin in itr readiness to respond to familiar hand and its conseqnent rebellion at being need by strangers, there is no doubt in the minds of the typewriters as to its be ing a solemn and important fact. Whatever the reason," said the super intendent of an establishment where typewriters are sold, "a machine that has been constantly used by a certain person is ruined for that person by some one else's use of it. This refers to ex pert typewriters those who do much work and whose constant practice has developed a remarkable rate of speed. So pronounced has this opinion become and so luxuriantly has the idea flourished that typewriters are usually furnished in cabinets that can be locked and ar then secure from molestation. I know of no explanation for this queer state i f affairs. Machines are made by the dozen; the pieces that form the machines are made by the hundred, yet each com plete mechanical typewriter has what i known as a distinct 'touch.' "An operator may try several ma chines before she finds one to her liking, and when she does no other will she nse. An experiment was once made for the purpose of testing this. An operator of a particularly sensitive and nervous temperament, and who was particularly annoying in her complaints regarding the nse of her typewriter by others, was blindfolded and tried in rapid succession fifty different machines of the same make. To every one's surprise she se lected the one she had been in the habit of using." Few people know the amount of man ual labor involved in a day's typewrit ing or realize the distance the hands travel in a day's work. Probaby few of the typewriters themselves appreciate it. Yet their hands cover a distance they would never think of covering with their legs unless necessity compelled it. The highest rate of speed ever at tained is 200 words a minute. This is supposed to be the result of the mo6t rapid movements the human hands are capable of. The person making this record maintained this speed for only four consecutive minutes, and has never been able to exceed that limit. Assum ing the words average six letters apiece, 1,200 letters a minute were written. It is estimated that to make each ' letter the fingers are raised a height of two inches from the keyboard. Two inches added, (for the descending movement) make the finger travel four inches be fore each letter is struck. So this ex pert's hand in writing these 200 words traveled 4,800 inches, or 400 feet, dur ing the minute in which she wrote 200 words. But this is unusual, of course. Very rapid writing is a speed of seventy-five 'words a minute, and this rate is too fast for comfort. Practical work, is ten pages of legal paper an hour. 'Each page contains 300 words. Six hoars' steady writing can be regarded as an entire day's work. This - is a speed of fifty words a minute, and the prac tical worker writes daring the day sixty pages 18,000 words, or 108,000 letters. If her finger travels four inches to make each letter, during the day it travels 432,000 inches. This provides for the perpendicular movement only, and it is fair to increase this distance by one-third to estimate the distance the hands travel over the key board in a horizontal direction. This total sum in inches is 576,000. This is equivalent to 48,000 feet, or a little over nine mil us a day. In a week the hands can cover fifty-four miles, and in a year's steady application to business over 2,800 miles. So the vagary of the male and female typewriters can in a large measure be .excused and their preference for their . .respective machines accounted for. -New York Recorder. An Awful Indian Custom. In India, np to within the last few years, the wife, either according to her -wishes or otherwise, was cremated on r the same funeral pyre that converted : Jaer dead husband's remains into ashes. Philadelphia Press. Safe. "John," said the dealer, "where is the Jcey to this self locking safer Inoide. sorr. ItH not be losht thera, orr," rvtarned John. Harper's AN ASTONISHED SOUTH 63A MCN6 M'Ho of rtatsrttart Sees Mia; Won derful Tiling In Sn Francisco. King M'Dora of ButartTt-$ spent t-ro hours at the Olympic elULj and lw prolnUily uurc amused aaI surri45rd Una I7 ftnytfciivf el$. he baa' seen in S iPrauoisco' ThTUnliiB who ware present J pranking in,' the I gymnaiinjn gaveTan iinprbmptnexhiDlttonwhlli interested his South Sea majesty very inch, and he gave evidence of this in grunts and by gestures of surprise, and almost of fear, at some of the feata of the athletes. The tumbling was a sur prise to him, and he could not under stand, while Professors Tronchet and Chapins were fencing, how it was that they did not drop dead when struck by the foil. A burlesque boxing contest ending in a well "faked knockout w arranged for the king and his partv Professor De Witt Van Court and Philip Boulo were the boxers, and they gave an exhibition which interested his island majesty more than the genuine fight he saw at tlie California club. At the end Boulo was apparently knocked out, and he was carried out of the room limp and motionless. Of course he immediately returned, and as he appeared the king allowed a High of relief to escape him and remarked through the interpreter that he was glad the little fellow had not been killed, as he was so plucky. After the exhibition King H'Bora and his party were shown through the Olym pic elmb building. In the billiard room he had his first meeting with a piece of ice. His dusky majesty was given a ghum of ice water in response to a re quest for a drink. He saw the piece of ice floating in the water and could not understand what it was. He put hi. royal right hand into the glass and seized the cube of ice, bat immediately dropped it and jumped back severely frightened. After an explanation he picked up the ice again and watched it slowly melt in his hand. He seeznet ' to partially understand the philosophy of the thing and gave an order for an ici making machine, which he will take to Butaritari with him to cool his roy:sl throat on hot summer days. In the ladies' parlor the glass chande lier was lighted by electricity, and tic king immediately wanted to know where the oil tank was. He had had some ay. perience with gas before. The first night at his hotel, after having seen the ga. turned on and lighted, he nearly ter::;i nated his royal career by playing the Farmer Way back act. He turned on th: gas and lay down waiting for the gas i light itself. One of the members of the Olynir . club who was going through the roon. with the party wanted the king to tulL through the telephone. . His majesty had already had an experience and w;: . so shocked that he did not care fo another. It was at Sutro Heights on his visit Saturday. W. . Lauterbach- who spent some time on the Gilbert islands, went to the stables on the place while the king was in Mr. Sutro's house. When the telephone connection wa? made King MBora was asked to put tho receiver to his ear. As he did so L heard words in his native language, and he dropped the instrument as if struck by lightning. - A long explanation could not fully satisfy his mystified majesty. The king and hia party remained at the rooms of the club until nearly midnight San Francisco Chronicle. Th Sssret of Bnypsn" Not long ago Professor Blackie had oc casion to be in the Fair City Perth. He was waiting for a certain train, and was inarching up and down the platform whistling, gayly, and. for all. the world like a schoolboy en route home for hi., holidays. A gentleman near by, at once recognizing the picturesque figure and wishing to enter into conversation with him, went np to him and asked him: "Professor, may I ask the secret of your happtnessT The genial professor smiled and an swered: "Well, here is the secret of my happi ness: I have no vain regrets for the past . I look forward with hope to the future and 1 always strive to do my duty. There," he ended emphatically, "you have rt." And he straightway set to and walked up and down again, whistlirg as before. London Tit-Bits. - Aa AnUdUmviaa Joke. A hardware drummer is responsible for the story that a clerk in one of oui hardware houses was informed that tho last tailor's goose was sold and to ordei a dozen more. After puzzling over the matter for some time he wrote on a piece of paper as follows: 12 tailor geese. 12 tailor's geese. 12 tailor gooses. 12 tailor goose. 12 tail . Then he got rattled, scratched his head, looked in the dictionary and final ly formulated the following: "Gents please send at once one tailors goose and eleven others." Burlington Hawkeye. Moakey WcM Ds Msd Useful. Moakeye could be used in certain cases of fire, where, expert climbing might be required; they could be used as messen gers tosome extent, and t do many light chores for man. They could be taught to destroy many vicious insects, such as tobacco warms, cutworms, . cabbage worms and many others. They coulu be taught to do many things on a farm, and I think long' domestication woul i develop many fields of neefmlness for them. New York Independent. The height of economy was that re cently practiced' by a woman who will to the suburbs, and who effected the sale of her address die which she has used for Jker stationary to the incoming tenant of the boose she will leave. New York "That's an angel of a hooaeraaid she. "Not quite, he reptkd. "It only has Elisor JLlqnor Cars, To thowe seeking a rescue from JiquorH curse or other evil habits brought about by morphine, tobac co etc. The IjjiKOCJ institute at South. Omaha oifersone" of the most. relia ble and bt-Ht places to go with the absolute' certainty-of . permanent cure. Write Or visit the institute. ' z A Sensible B4n." ' Would use Kemp' balsam for the throat .and lunw, it in curing more caneH cou&Iih culda, antlima, bron chitts, cniup and all throat and lung troubles, than any other rem edy. The proprietor lias author ized any druggist to give you a wain pie bottle free t convince you of the merit of this great remedy. Large bottles 50c and f 1. I feel it my duty to ay a few words in regard to Kly's Cream Halm, and I do ho entirely without solicitation. I have used it more or less half a year, and have found it to be most admirable. I have euffered from catarrh of the worst kind ever cilice I was a little boy and I neer hoped for :u-?, but Cream Halm seems to do even that. Many of my acquaintances have used it witu excellnnt results. Oscar Ostum, 45 Warren Ave., Chi cago 111. Wanted: An energetic man to manage branch office. Only a few dollars needed. Salary to start $75 per month and interest in business The Western Co., Kansas City, Mo. Soma Foolish People allow a cough to run until itgets beyond the reach of medicine They say "Oh, it will wear away, but in most cases it wears them away, Could they be induced to try the successful Kemps JJalsam, which is sold on a positive guarantee to cure, they would see the excellent effect after taking the hrst aose, Price 50c and $ 1. Trial size free. At all druggists. The wisdom of him who journey- eth is known by the line he selects the judgment of the man who takes the "Burlington ' Koute" to the cities of the eirst, the south, and the west, is never impeached. The in ference is plain. Magnificent Pull man sleepers, elegant reclining chair cars and world-famous dining cars on all through trains. For information address the agent of the company at this place, or write to J. Francis, General Passenger and Ticket Agent, Omaha. Now Try This- It will cost you nothing and will surely do you good, if you have a Cough, Cold or any trouble with Throat, Chest or Lungs. Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds is guaranteed to give relief, or money will be paid back. Sufferers from La Grippe found it just the thing and under its use had a speedy and perfect re covery. Iry a sample Dottle at our expense and learn for yourself just how good a thing it is. Trial bottle free at F. G. Fricke & Co. Drug Store, Large size 50c. and $1.00 A Great Surpriee Is in store for all who use Kemp'f Balsan for the throat and lungs the great guaranteed remedy. Would you believe that it is sold on its merits and that any druggits is au thorized by the progrietor' .of this wonderful remedy to give you a sample bottle free? It never tails to cure acute and chronic coughs. All drugpists sell Kemp's Balsam. Large .Bottles ooc ana 'fl itch on human and horses animals cured in 30 minutes by Woolford's sanitary lotion. This never fails. Sold F. G. Fricke & Co. druggist, Plattsmouth. For millinery and pattern hats or anything in the line of ribbons, flowers of the latest styles and de signs, call on the lucker bisters in the Sherwood block. tf. For years the editor of the Burl ington Junction, (Mo,) Post, has been subject to cramp colic fits of in digestion, which prostrated him for several hours and unhtted him tor business for two or three days. For the past year he has been using Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy whenever occa sion required, and it has invariably given him prompt relief. 25 and 20 cent bottles for sale by F. G. Fricke & Co., druggists. According to the census of 1890, Chicago takes rank, by virtue of her population of l,uyo,o6 people, as the eighth largest city on the -globe. Most of us desire, at one time or another, to visit a city in which so many persons hnd - homes, and, when we do, we can find no better line than the "Burlington Route." Three fast and comfortable trains daily, v For further information -address the agent of the company at this place, or write to J. Francis, General Passenger and Ticket Agent, Omaha; Nebraska.' The Mi8Sori Pacific will sell round trip tickets May 9 to 14 inclusive, to Portland, Oregan, the Presbyterian general aisembly being held their Mav 19 to Tune 2. Tickets irood un til May 19 and returning inside 90 days at $60, going via one route and returning via another. Apply at ticket office for particulars. Specimen Cases. - S. H. Clifford, New Castle, Wis was troubled with neuralgia and rheumatism, his stomach was dis ordered, his liver was affected to an alarming degree, appetite fell away and he was terribly reduced in flesh and strength. - Three bottles of Electric Bitters cured him. Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg. 111., had a running sore on his lee of eight years' standing. Used three Dottles of Electric Bitters and seven; bottles Bucklen's - Arnict Salve, and his leg is sound and well John, Speaker, Catawba, O-had five large fever sores on his leg, doctors said he whs incurable. One bottle Electric J Bitters and one box Buck lenVArnfca Salve cured him entire, ly. Sold by F. G. Fricke it Co. . PLACES OF WORSHIP. Catholic 8t. Paul's Church, ak. betweea ruiu una nixiu. rainer tJamey. rantor Services : V nsat 8 and 10 :30 a. m. Sunday WCiiooi ai i :w, wun ixsueuicuoB. OB kisti an. Corner Locust and Eighth Bta services morning ana tvening. Klder A . - tialiuway pastor. Sunday School 10 a. m. Kpih'jopau St. Luke's Church, coroerThlrd. UliH VIdm Ifiitf li 11 Hum... .ut... Miw- - vices : 11 A. m. aiid 7 :30r. M. Sunday School Gehman Mkthodist. corner Sixth St. and liranlte. ltev. lllrt. Tai-tor. Services : 11 A. h and 7 :30 p. m. Suuday School 10 :30 A. m. Pkebmytfhi an. Services in new church, cor ner Sixth and (iranlte st. He v. J . T. Ualrd pastor, sunday-scl'ool at 9 ;30 ; Preaching at u a. m. aud it d. m. The V. K. M. C K of thin church meet eveir Sabbath evenlni; at 7 :1ft in the basement of thechucrh. All are invited to attend these meetings. Kikht MiTHnniHT. Hiirh Kt Iwtwrn Main and Pearl. Kev. 1. V. Britt. 1. U. Dastor. .services : 11 a . M 8 :00 P. M. Sunday School a :.wa m . rrayer meeting " eauesuay even Ing. Okkma.n Pkkbrytruian .Corner Main and Ninth. Kev. Wttte, pastor. Services usual hours. Sunday t-chool 9 :30 A. M. Swreoish ( omorroatiomau Granite, be tween Fifth and Sixth. Colokkd Baptist. Mt. Olive, Oak, between Tenth and Eleventh. Kev. A. Boswell. pas tor. Services 11 a. m. and 7 :30 p. m. Prayer meeune wennesaay evening. You.no mkk's Chrihtiak Association Koonisin aterman block. Main street. Gos pel meeting, for men only, every Suuday af ternoon at 4 o'clock. Kooms open week day irom ho a. m..vo :30 p. in. south Park Tabernacle. Rev. J. M Wood, I' as tor. Services : Sunday School, a a. m. : rreacning. iia. m. ana 8 p. m, prayer meeting Tuesday night ; choir prac tice rnaay nigni ah are welcome. The First step. Perhaps you are run down, can't eat, can t sleep, can t think, can t do anything to your satisfaction, and you wonder what ails you. You should heed the warning, you are taking the first step into nervous prostration. You need a nerve tonic and in Electric Bitters you will find the exact remedy for restoring your nervous system to it normal, healthy condition. surprising results fol low the use of this great Nerve Tonic and Alterative, Your appe tite returns, good digestion is re stored, and the liver and kidneys re sume healthy action. Try a bottle. Price 50c, at F. G. Fricke & Co's drugstore. 6 AMttle lrls Ejperlencein a LI gut house. Mr. and Mrs, Loren Trescott are keepers of the Gov. Lighthouse at sand Jtteach Mich, and are blessed with a daughter, four years. Last April she taken down with .Measles, followed with dreadful cough and turned into a fever. Doctors at home and at Detroit treated, but in vain, she grew worse rapidly, until she was a mere" handful of bones Then she tried Dr, King's New Discovery and after the use of two and a half bottles, was completely cured. They say Dr. King,s New Discovery is worth its weight in gold, yet you may get a trial;; bottle free at F. G. Frickey Drugstore. How's This! -. "VTe offer 100 dollars reward for any case of catarrh that can not be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. p. 1. Cheney & Co. Props, l oledo, Ohio, We the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and belive him pefectly honorable in all buisness transactions and fin ancially able to carry out an oblig ations made by their firm. West & Truax, Wholesale Drug gist, Toledo Ohio., Walding Kinnan & Tarvin, Wholesale druggist Tole do Ohio. Hall's Catarrh Cnre is taken inter nally, action direct' upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggist; Testimonials free. HENRY BOECK The Leading FURNITURE DEALER AND UNDERTAKR. Constantly keepa on hand everythio yon need to f Ornish yoar honee. CORKER SIXTH AND 1CAIH BTRKKT Plattsmouth Neb Lumber Van THE OLD RELIABLE. IU WfBMli Shingles, Lath, Sash. Doors Blinds Cam supply, everw demand of the city. . Call and get terms. T Fourth street is rear of opera korns. 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Its rose is almost uniyersal by the HoiMewife, ithe Farmer, the Stock . Raier, and by srery one requiring ao effecUYe liniment. ' . . No other application compares with it in efficacy. This well-known remedy has stood the test of years, almost generations. Ko medicine chest is complete without a bottle of Mvstaxo LlKIMKNT. Occasions arise for its nse almost erery day All druggists and dealers have it. soft? con 1HZ IVfHSE GLAUS 3 Complete line of Faints, and Oils. AND PURE LIQUORS Compounded at all Houre. OTS - NEBRASKA Liniment