Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 27, Number 32, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 6 February 1897 — Page 8

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PEKSONAL AND SOCIAL

A former Terre Hante boy, Albert E. Joab, now Colonel Joab, has become Quite a prominent citizen in Tacoma, Washington, where ho has resided for several years past. At the celebration of Robert Burns's birthday anniversary last week he was the orator of the evening, and all the Tacoma papers speak in the highest terms of his effort.. The Ledger printed his address in "full, while the Union says of it: "Colonel Albert K. .Joab, the orator of the evening, followed with one of the most able and eloquent addresses that it has been the good fortune of Tacomans to hear. From the beginning to the end he held the audience with a master mind, eulogizing Burns in word* of lofty beauty and pointed force. Colonel Joab not only exhibited the gifts of an eloquent speaker, but he showed a thorough familiarity, and understanding and appreciation of the Scottish poet, occasionally touching the hearts of his hearers with words of beautiful pathos and winning hearty applause as he paid some glowing tribute to the bard."

The free silver people out west die hard, even the women. One of The Mail's subscribers, Mrs. Lillie Morrill, of Shoup, Idaho, formerly of this city, in renewing her subscription, says "McKinley's election is a sad blow to us western people. It means poor living, less clothes, more work and harder times than we have h&d for years. But, thank the Lord, the mett f)f Idaho were liberal-minded enough to Tote for equal suffrage, and the next election, four years from now, may tell a different tj le. I had the great pleasure of meeting a Terre Haute boy a short time ago. His name is Matthew Stewart, one of the old family of Stewarts that lived just north of Terre Haute. He came near being nominated on the Republican ticket for sherilT of this county. I am glad to say he was not nominated, for the Republicans were overwhelmingly beaten, and for old Terre Haute's sake I would have felt mortified for such a thing to happen to one of her sons."

Mrs. F. McKeen, of north Eighth street, gave a card party in honor of Madame Stanley, Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. McKeen was assisted by Mrs. Parker, Mrs. JTnssey and Mrs. Charles McKeen. The Urst prizes were received by Mrs. H. H. Boudinot and Miss Fowler, and the consolation prize by Mrs. Morris. The prizes were a beautiful plate, pitcher, and a bouquet of carnations. The guests were Mesdanie* l\ C. Crawford, Boudinot, Martin, lluiii. r, Ames, Cook, Stanley, Morris, Merrill, Height, and the Misses Watson and Fowler.

Little Harland Brewer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Abe Hrower, of north Tont.li street, is recovering from a severe attack of spinal meuingit is

Miss F.ilith Nitsclie, of Walnut street, has bee.) the sick list this week. Invitations were issued this week by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. II. Armstrong, formerly of this city, but now of Indianapolis, for the marriage of their daughter, Miss May Kid red Armstrong, and Garrett Tinsm.'ui Wyau, of Philadelphia, to occur at Chris' ehureh, at noon, Thursday, February is:h. The ceremony will be followed by breakfast to the bridal party and a few of the most, intimate friends, and the wtnlding journey will be to Europe and theme to South America, the at home announcement being Mantona, Colonia, Uruguay.

T. .1. O'Pell. of the Vandalia dispatcher's office, and wife are spending a few days a! l'airland, 111.

John K. Nixon, of south Center street, left Mouday evening for Battle Creek, Mich.

The Young Women's Club met with Mrs. Alex. Crawford, on Oak street, last Saturday afternoon. The programme consisted of a paper on "Feudalism," by Miss Agnes Parker, and oue on Charlemagne, by Mrs. Alex. Crawford. The next meeting of this club will be with Miss Sue Ross, on February 13th.

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master of the C. & E. I. under Jeff Walsh, has been appointed yard master of the company's new yards which have been bnilt at St. Elmo.

Miss Charlotte Parker, of Chicago, is visiting Mrs. A. C. Duddleston, on south Center street.

Mrs. Walter Scott Duenweg has issued invitations for a card party next Monday afternoon.

Col. W. E. McLean leaves on Monday for Washington, where he has formed a partnership in business that will keep him there about half of the time. He will be gone until about the middle of May. The office of the firm, Glavis & McLean, will be in the Washington Post building.

Mrs. Fred Wagner, of south Seventh street, will entertain at cards next Tuesday evening.

John R. Carr, formerly a well-known resident of this city, but who has resided in San Francisco for years, where he is proprietor of a large stationery house, recently suffered the loss of his right arm by amputation. Several weeks ago he developed a case of tuberculosis of the elbow joint, and as the two operations performed did not relieve the trouble, by advice of his physician he had the arm amputated. He is still in a serious condition. Mr. Carr is a brother of M. C. Carr, route manager of the Daily Gazette.

Mrs. Flora (Kellar) Labbe, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Norcross for the past two weeks, left Thursday night to join her husband, Alex. Labbe, in San Francisco, where he is a member of an opera company.

W. H. Robbins is able to be out after a six weeks' illness. His daughter, Mrs. Young, has been in charge of his business affairs.

Mrs. A. J. Hoffman, of Effingham, 111., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. James W. Whitaker, of north Fourth street.

Mrs. W. E. Green, of north Sixth street, entertained her eucher club Tuesday evening. Mrs. David Kiefner won the first prize and Miss Stella White the second.

The Rubicon card club met Wednesday night with Mr. and Mrs. John Zeigler, of north Eighth street.

W. P. Smith, of north Eighth street, will leave in June for England, where he will make his future home.

Mrs. O. H. P. Robinson left yesterday to join her husband at Birmingham, Ala. Mrs. Wm. L. Ames and daughter Helen, of Worcestfr, Mass., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. James Hunter.

Miss Julia Yeaman, of Noblesville, is the guest of Miss Ella Rankin, of north Seventh street.

Crawford Fairbanks and Jacob C, Kolsem attended the annual meeting of the American Strawboard Co. in Chicago this week. Mr. Fairbanks was elected president of the company.

Born, to Rev. and Mrs. E. R. Clevenger, of Seventh and Locust streets, February 1st, a daughter.

Miss Ida Shryer will leave for Los Angeles, Cal., in about two weeks to visit her brother.

Mr. and Mrs. Rody Patterson will soon remove here from Elkhart. Born, to Dr. and Mrs. Carlton, of Danville, 111., February 1st, a daughter. Mrs. Carlton was formerly Miss Nellie Bell, of this city.

Mrs. Joseph Diekemper and Mrs. H. F. Schmidt will entertain the members of Fidelity Temple, Rathbone Sisters, at the home of Mrs. Schmidt, 1420 Chestnut street, on Friday evening, February 12th, from 8 until 11 o'clock.

John Cleary, who has been In the county clerk's office since November, retired from the position this week.

The Phoenix club entertained at whist Wednesday evening, in its new rooms in Beach block. The guests of the evening were Mrs. Charles Berlau, of Paris, and Miss Eichberg, of Chicago. The honors were won by Mrs. Berlau and Miss Rose Herz.

Mrs. E. W. Johnson, jr., entertained at cards Tuesday afternoon, at her home on south Seventh street. The prizes were won by Mrs. Harry Bronson and Mrs. John Cleary. Those present were Mesdames Harry Bronson, George Westfall, Fred Waguer, Lester Watson, John Cleary, Ralph Routzabn, John Dickerson, Frank Cook, Arthur Griswold, Walter Duenweg and Rhody Patterson, and Misses Alice Hammersteiu, Mary South, Sue Nichoson, Lena Werner, Lucy Routzahn, Gertrude Wagner, Bertha Duenweg, Mary Johnson, Jessie Watson and Nelda Dickerson.

Mrs. J. S. Hoagland, of Michigan City, is in the city visiting her parents on north Tenth street. Mr. Hoagland is expected in a week or so.

Charles W. McDaniels is critically ill at his home on north Nineteenth street. Mrs. J. R. Smith, of Indianapolis, is visiting her sister. Mrs. P. P. Thomas, of north Sixth street.

Miss Lyde Smith, of Worthington, is visitiug Miss Mary Cochran, on south Third street.

Charles D. Griffith, formerly of the Terre Haute Shoe company, but who now is located in Denver, is in the city on a Visit. rs. Stanley was a guest at a one o'clock luncheon at Mrs. Benbridge's on Wednesday, after which cards were played until late in the afternoon. There were six tables. Those present were Mesdames Stanley, Hudson, Patterson, Cook, Taylor, Boudinot, Crawford, Farrington, Somes, Morris, Mancourt, Oakey, Merrill Smith, Martin, Sulger, Tuell, Blake, Misses Henrietta Blake, Jane Watson, Isabelle Oakey, Mary Taylor and Mrs. Charles Brokaw. Prises were won by Mrs. Somes and Mm. Tuell.

Mrs. S. J. Young has returned from a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Francis Hord. in Indianapolis.

Nathaniel Allen, the veteran insurance man, celebrated his seventy fifth birthday anniversary last Wednesday. Mrs. Allen arranged for a surprise dinner for him to celebrate the event, but made a mistake in the date and fixed it for Tuesday. The

following guests sat down with them to dinner: Mrs, Price, of Sullivan Mrs. French, of Indianapolis, a sister of Mr. Allen Mrs. McAllister, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Riehle and Captain E. B. Allen. Captain EL B. Align made a presentation speech accompanying a present of a gold watch from Mrs. Allen, a box of cigars from Mrs. Price and a pair of mittens from Mrs. McAllister.

R. N. Hudson, who has been visifliig his mother, Mrs. Mary Hudson, in this city, left this week for Victoria, Tfexas, to visit his brother, Mort, until spring, when he will return to Minneapolis, where he has a position with the engineering corps of the Great Northern road.

Mrs. John Theobald, of south Center street, entertained the Apromede club Tuesday afternoon. The prize was won by Mrs. W. H. Duncan.

Rev. J. B. Connett, of Westfleld, HJ., is visiting the family of Mrs. A. O. Sbepperd. Mr. Connett's two children, Ruth and Paul, will make their future home with Mi*s. Shepperd.

Misses Sidonia and Cora Baurmeister have returned from Chicago. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. James W. Whitaker, of north Fourth street, Februard 2d, a daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. Percy Ashmead left this week for Chicago. Mrs. John Mason Duncan has returned from a month's visit with her mother in the East.

Duffield Duncan leaves for Lawrenceville, N. J., next week, to enter a preparatory school for Princeton.

Mrs. John L. Gordon received news this week of the death of a sister at Deadwood, S. D.

Miss Marta Gilbert leaves on Monday for Los Angeles, Cal. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Buntin were called to Columbia, Mo., this week by the death of Mrs. Buntin's father.

Thomas W. Davis, of east Poplar street, has almost entirely recovered from an attack of inflammatory rheumatism.

Miss Rose Farrington is visiting relatives in St. Louis. Mr. Fenelon Dowling left for New York this week.

Albert Nehf has returned home after completing a course at the Columbus, O., Art school.

Prof. Oskar Duenweg will give his regular reception to his pupils and friends at his dancing academy Monday evening. The full Ringgold orchestra will furnish the music for the occasion.

Professor Edmondson, the optician, is now fitting spectacles that produce perfect vision at Bigwood's, 607 Wabash avenue. Tests free. Call early.

Owing to an opportunity Mr. Bindley had of renting the Avenue Theater for a week, Mrs. Aydelotte very courteously withdrew her date, and will take her juvenile entertainment to Germania Theater on Friday evening, February 12th, and Saturday matinee, February 13th.

TERRE HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MALL, FEBRUARY 6, 1897.

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J. M. Bigwood is expected home next week from St. Petersburg, Fla., where he has been visiting with his wife and son the past month.

Mrs. Oscar Perkins will entertain the Apromede club, to-night, at its regular evening meeting.

Miss Baker, of Alton, HI., is visiting Miss Cedelia Cox. Misses Laura and Cedelia Cox will give a dancing party at Duenweg's academy next Wednesday evening, complimentary to their guests.

NOTICE

You are invited to attend our removal sale of

Pianos, Organs, Guitars, Mandolins and Musical Merchandise

SPECIAL BARGAINS. Store open each evening till 9 p. m. D. Baldwin & Co.

R. Dahler.

The Sultan and Electricity.

The sultan seems to have a curious mingled liking for and a dread of electricity. Mr. Burgin tells in Cassell's Magazine that some years ago he caused to be erected in the grounds of Yildiz kiosk a small theater lighted by incandescent lamps. One day he saw the workmen trenching the walla in order to bury the wires leading from the en gine room to the theater and stopped the work, insisting that the wires should all be placed in sight on poles, as he feared that otherwise they might be used to produce an explosion. He had also an electrical boat on a small lake, an English dogcart driven by electricity, and a tiny electrical tramcar, uphoistered in blue satin and gold, which runs in a circle. It is said that he has never yet ventured inside any of these vehicles, and also that he has for bidden the use erf telephones in Con stantinople lest murderous conspiracies should be devised over the wires.

A Pilgrim.

An inspector of schools was one day examining a class of village school children, and he asked them what was meant by a pilgrim. A boy answered, "A man what travels from one place to another.'' The inspector, with elaborate patience, hoping to elucidate intelligence, said: "Well, bat I am a man who travels from one place to another. Am I a pilgrim?" Whereupon the boy promptly exclaimed, "Oh, bat please, sir, I meant a good man 1" I may mention that no one enjoyed that cheerful jest more than the inspector himself. It made him merry for days.—New York Advertiser.

It is estimated by naturalists that these are not less than 100,000 varieties of plants already known and

THE UMBRELLA.

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Known and Used For Thousands of Years.

Possibly many of you suppose that the umbrella is a modern invention, but it is not. Both as an emblem of rank and as a protection from sun and rain it is of very ancient origin. Though the materials used in the manufacture have been constantly changing, the general construction of the frame has been changed but little in thousands of years.

Egyptian and Ninevite sculptures of the earliest dates have many representations of the umbrella, but it is invariably in connection with royalty. It was always held over the head of a monarch when he rode in his chariot and at his great open air feasts. In some of the Hindoo sculptures Vishnu is represented carrying an umbrella when going on a visit to the infernal regions.

We find frequent references to the umbrella in the Greek poets, for its use was quite fashionable among women of high rank in Greece. In the middle ages it was an emblem of rank in the church. Umbrellas were carried over cardinals and bishops in solemn processions, and all of the largo cathedrals owned one or more umbrellas that were kept for use on such occasions.

The Chinese adopted the umbrella at a very early period in their history, and for many centuries were the only people that

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and princes of the blood. However, they permitted only men of wealth and high position to carry them. The common people protected themselves from the elements by making their hats broad and umbrella shaped.

From the time that they established their empire the Japanese have made much use of the umbrella. It is also used throughout India, but it is a mark of rank in Burma and Siain. One of the titles of the king of Burma is Lord of the Twenty-four Umbrellas. He uses white silk umbrellas, and no other person is permitted to use a white one. The princes of the blood each have, as a mark of distinction, two gilt umbrellas, with handles 10 or 15 feet in length. The other officers of the state have but one.

From early drawings it seems probable that the umbrella was introduced into Europe in the fourteenth century, but it did not come into general use until about 1700.—Philadelphia Press.

A New Point In Insaranoe.

The ingenuity of some insurance companies in devising ways and means for evading responsibility is equaled by nothing on earth. A claim was recently made against an accident insurance company for indemnity by a physician who had met with an injurv in a very peculiar fashion. He had Deen ill as the result of an accident received some time previous, but was partly recovered. While driving he was seized with a spasm, and great exhaustion overcame him. He stopped his horse and proceeded to administer a hypodermio injection of some powerful stimulant to which he resorted in such emergencies. Just as he was about to insert the needle his horse started. The needle was driven deep into the flesh, inflioting a severe and painful injury. He sued for indemnity, he being disabled for 22 weeks. The judge dismissed the complaint on the ground that the injury was not caused through external violent and accidental means in the intent and purpose of the policy. This decision will strike the avcr *ge thinking individual as somewhat peculiar. If a mishap due to the sudden starting of a horse is not an accident, it might be interesting to know how the word could be defined. —New York Ledger

Women and Insurance.

Only about eight or nino of the life insurance companies of the country insure women at the same rates as men. A considerably larger number insure women, but charge them an additional $6 per $1,000, and still more even do not insure women at all. It is the opinion of those qualified to speak that the companies charging the excess rate are not justified in doing so and that the practice will not long be continued. The mortality rate experienced among its women insurers by one well known company has been about 80 per cent of what was expected, and it has insured several women for the full amount it will issue on any one life—that is, $50, 000. The heretofore unfavorable attitude of insurance companies toward women has been due undoubtedly to the fact that few if any women had an insurable interest, but that day has passed. As the avenues of occupations have widened thousands of women today are the sole support of children or parents, and those thus dependent on them need the protection of insurance as much as if the family breadwinner were a man.

A Damming Bird's Umbrella.

In front of a window where I worked last summer was a butternut tree. A humming bird built her nest on a limb that grew near the window, and we had an opportunity to watch her closely. In fact, we could look right into the nest One day when there was a heavy shower coming up, we thought we would see if she covered her young during the rain. Well, when the first drops fell, she came and took in her bill one of two or three lrfcge leave? growing close by and laid this leaf over the nest so as completely to cover it then she flew away. On examining the leaf we found a hole in it, and in the side of the nest was a small stick that the leaf was fastened to or hooked upon. After the storm was over the old bird came back and unhooked the leaf, and the nest was perfectly dry.—American Sportsman.

Mental Arithmetic.

Aunt Dorothy—How many commandments are there, Johnny? Johnny (glibly)—Ten.

Aunt Dorothy—And, now, suppose you were to break one of them? Johnuy (tentatively)—Then there'd be nine.—Spare Moments.

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M'CLELLAN'S WARHORSE.

8onrthing About Ran, the Only Charger the General Rode.

General MeClellan's favorite warhe:"?, usually called Dan, was a dark

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The general said of him: ''Dan was one of those horses that could trot all day long at a very rapid gait, which kept qjl other ljorses at a gallop. He earned from the aids the title of 'that devil Dan'—a name that he justified on many a long and desperate ride before I gave up the command of the Army of tho Potomac. Dan was the best horse I ever had. He was never ill for an hour, never fatigued, never disturbed under firo. Tho dear old fellofr "survived tho war for many years, dying at a xip* old age in 1879. No matter how long we might be parted—once for irly four years—he always recognized me the moment we met again and in his own way showed his ploasure at seeing me. Even on the day of his death, which was a painless one, he still attempted to rise and greet me, but, unable to do so, he would lean his head against me and lick my hand. No soldier ever -had a more faithful horse than I had in Daniol Webster."—Our Animal Friends.

YOUNG MEN'S POPULARITY.

Amiability, Kindliness, Manliness, Integrity, Are Its Foundation.

To the query, Are young men who cannot, from religious convictions, play cards, danco or attend the theater apt to be popular with young womon of refinement and education who indulgo in such amusements? Edward W. Bok, in "Problems For Young Men" in The Ladies' Home Journal, responds: "Why, certainly. Why not? The amusements in which a man indulgos have nothing to do with his outward attractiveness or popularity. It is the way in which a young man carries hintself in his deportment that makes or mars his popularity with girls or men. One of the most popular and delightful fellows I know in New York has never been inside of a theater, although he is 35 years of age. Nor has he ever danced or played cards. He was a personal friend for ten years before I knew that his religious principles precluded his indulgence in these amusements. His secret is that he does not carry his convictions on his sleeve for everybody to rub against. And of his popularity with women, young and mature, I can assure you absolutely. He reads about tho new plays and can, therefore, talk abont them if they come up in conversation. If asked if he has seen a certain actor or play, he merely replies in the negative. Never does he force his convictions upon others. A young man's popularity with either sex rests upon something more than his forms of amusement Amiability of manner, kindliness, a pleasant address, a manly outlook on life, honorable principles—all these go far toward insuring popularity."

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the Russian army two days a week axe observed as fasts—W odnesdays and Fridays—on which days all the soldier gets in the way of food is lentil soup and black bread and a drink consisting of water in which rye bread has beeD soaked.—Spare Momenta.

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Author (invited to a very poor dinner, to himself)—A miserable dinner I I'll have to take care that I don't let anything witty slip out.—Fliegende Blatter.

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The Nazareth Waist...

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get a and never showing signs of fatigue, no matter how long the course. He was an extremely handsome, showy animal, with more than ordinary horse sense. Dan was a very fast walker—an important requisite in a commander's charger—but a disagreeable accomplishment so far as his staff .were concerned, as their horses in general were kept on a slow trot.

After the war Dan became the family horse at General MeClellan's country home in Orange, and seemed to be proud of his position, performing his duties well and easily. On one occasion, when driven to a neighboring estate by two ladies of the general's family, and left untied, as usual, at the door, Dan came to the conclusion that they had remained long enough for an afternoon call, so, declining to waste any more time there, he trotted bock to his stable, carefully turning out to pass carriages and other vehioles met on the way home. Dan died and was buried in Orange.

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Made of an elastic ribbed fabric that washes perfectly and allows the greatest freedom of motion. The old-fashioned jean or muslin waist has no elasticity—the child can't grow in it. The Nazareth Waist has reinforced bands with buttons where they belong, and they are sewed on to stay. In the summer it takes the place of an uudervest, and acts at once as vest and waist. In the winter it can be worn in the usual way. All sizes, 3 to 12 years. Two styles.

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TeneRauteTrustGo.

The Terre Haute Trust Company is gradually winning its way to the confidence of the people. Its record in the administration of estates and guardianships is establishing its value to the community. In addition to the absolute safety guaranteed to all such trusts by its large capital 5 of $200,000, and the liability of its stockholders for $200,000 more, its record shows a very large saving in charges and expenses from the cost usual in private administrations. The Trust Company has oflicera trained to the business, so that all such trusts are handled with promptness and care, the reports are promptly made, and show plainly the condition of each estate, and how the same is invested. It handles a large number of estates, in other words, makes it a business and therefore can and does attend to such business at a less cost than private parties can possibly do, All haviugthe duty of selecting administrators and guardians are invited to call on the Trust Co. and learn its methods and terms. Office, 30 south Sixth street.

EW"GLASSES IN DANCING.

For beginners, Ladies utid GentlemenTuesday evening, Febuary Oth, at 7:30o'clock. Advanced class for Ladles asd Gentlemen —Friday evening, February 12th. at 7:30 o'clock.

Advanced class for Ladles, Misses and Masters—Wednesday afternoon, February 17tli, at 3:30 o'clock.

Entrance to school. 715% Wabash avenue. OSKAR DUENWEG, Instructor.

Painted Furniture.

Surely the end of the delft craz^ fully arrived when furniture is enanie.i' 1 in the shining v,liite and painted in ti brilliant blue. Chairs are to be bought, all windmills raid watery channels outlined by stiff little trees. Even cradles are thus painted by some evil minded designer,who has not learned the first principles of his art and who is not aware of the height of absurdity reached by such designs

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cradle was seen not long ago, painted in a dresden design of tiny violets, rosebuds and forgetmenots on a white ground. By the way, although an amateur cannot paint furniture in any sort of pattern, almost any woman can wield a brush well enough to give a piece of fnrnituro a few coats of paint, and now one can buy all possible shades in a powdered form so that their mixin,': with the white enamel until the exact, tint wished for is attained is an eaf-y matter within the reach of any of lis who desire to renovato an old chair cr table.

Feed Themselves.

Nobody does anything well for noth-, ing, and certainly not a lawyer. Lord Mansfield was so sensible of this that when on ony occasion he had to attend to some professional business o? his own he took some guineas out of his purse and put them into his waistcoat pocket, to give him tho requisite stimulus. Sir Anthony Malone, an Irish attorney general, was so imprudent as to omit this precaution and was grievously punished for it, for he was so inattentive regarding some property he bought for himself that he lost £8,000 a year by it. In future he caused his clerk to TprntVft an abstract of tho title deeds of any pi-operty he iSought and lay it before him with a fee of 5 guineas, properly indorsed, which the clerk was scrupulously to account for, after which Sir Anthony made no more mistakes, as regarded at least his own affairs.—Sau Francisco Argonaut.

Her Gift to Science.

Before her death, which occurred in New York city in 1878, Mrs. M. K. Benchley, the widow of a former lieutenant governor of Massachusetts, willed her body to the Woman's Medical college. According to the provisions of this queer will the body of Mrs. Benchley was to be carefully dissected and her skeleton hung in the college museum. As far as we have been able to learn, thin is the only instance on record where an educated woman has deliberately sent her body to tho dissecting room and her bones to the showrooms of a museum. We can cite several instances where the progressive class of women thinkers have given orders thai their bodies should be cremated, but this is the only instance on record where a talented woman has made such a gift t® science.

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