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Blind infants of less than 5 years, 166 for each 1,000,000 inhabitants. Blind infants of less than 5 years, 166 for each 1,000,000 inhabitants. Blind infants of less than 5 years, 166 for each 1,000,000; between 5 and 15, 288; between 25 and 25, 422; between 45 and 65, 1,625, and above 65 years, 7,000 for each 1,000,000. Official figures in France show that only one-sixth of the sightless were born blind, that of these 65 percent were male and 35 percent female children. Less than 10 percent of sightless people in France were under the age of 21. Russia and Egypt are the countries where the blind constitute the largest proportionate number of the total population, in Russia on account of the lack of experienced medical attention, and in Egypt because of ophthalmia due to irritation caused by movement of the sand by the wind. There are nearly 200,000 blind persons in European Russia, the largest proportionate number in Finland and the northern provinces. This is ascribed to the flat country and imperfect ventilation in huts of the peasantry. Though more than half of the blind population of Europe is found in Russia, there are only 25 asylums for the blind in the empire, one-tenth of the total number in Europe. While the blind population in the United States is less than one-third as large as that of Russia, the number of inmates of blind asylums is larger here than in any other country. The total number of pupils in these institutions was, by last reports, 3,489, and grounds and buildings devoted to their use are valued at $6,000,000. BED FOR THE SICK. Can Be Raised or Lowered Without Disturbing the Patient. A new bed, particularly adapted to the uses of the sickroom, has lately been invented. The secret of its efficiency is that by its means the patient can be raised into almost any position without disturbance or lifting, allowing the bed to be made and aired and the patient examined, without any exertion either on the part of the latter or the nurses; moreover, the tedium of illness may be relieved by so raising the sick persons. As to allow of their engaging in any bed for the sick. congenial employment without strain or fatigue, and what this mental diversion means in the way of lightening anxiety and labor only nurses can adequately realize. When not required for sickroom purposes, the bed makes an admirable bed or lounge, as may be required. CORN FOR INDIA. Fifteen Thousand Tons in Brooklyn Awaiting Transportation. Inability of Government to Carry Out Provisions of Constress—Looking to England for Way Out of Difficulty. No arrangements have as yet been made for forwarding the 15,000 tons of corn stored in Brooklyn warehouses to the plague-stricken districts of India. It is a mistake to suppose that this is a matter which rests with the customs house authorities. Six weeks ago congress authorized the secretary of the navy to charter a steamship of American registry to convey the contributions of foodstuffs to India. The contributions comprised chiefly wheat, buckwheat, barley, and rye, which were sold, and with the proceeds corn was bought. When congressional authority to hire a vessel was granted, the contributions amounted to about 4,000 tons. Daniel W. Hawthorne, the deputy collector in charge of the marine division of the custom house, reported to the secretary of the navy that a vessel could be procured to carry the grain for ten dollars a ton. The rapid accumulation of grain made it necessary to look for a larger vessel, but one could not be found. There is no American vessel available that will hold 15,000 tons. The only vessel that will hold so large a cargo is the Hamburg-American line steamship Pennsylvania. The thing to be done, apparently, as the secretary of the navy is not empowered to engage more than one vessel, is to see if the British authorities will not provide a vessel to take the larger part of the corn, while an American vessel takes the remainder. COFFINS WASHED OUT BY FLOOD An Iowa Cemetery Being Swallowed by Water of the Big Muddy. Since the Missouri river began falling after the rise of a few weeks ago it has been cutting banks badly on both sides between Bismarck and Onawa, IA, some distance south of Sioux City. Many land owners on its shores lost their entire farms. Scarcely anyone within a reasonable distance of the current escaped entirely. Recently the stream grew weary of this form of amusement, and in the search for novelty began operations near Sloan, Woodbury county, toward shortening its course by cutting across a bend at the point in question. Directly in its path is a graveyard 25 or 30 years old. Before anyone knew what was happening, the coffins were tumbling into the muddy current at the rate of four or five a day. As headway was gained, the number constantly increased, and had friends or strangers? Which would you rather trust? An old, true friend of twenty years, or a stranger? You may have little health left. Will you risk it with a stranger? If you have a cough, are losing flesh, if weak and pale, if consumption stares you in the face, lean on Scott’s Emulsion. It has been a friend to thousands for more than twenty years. They trust it and you can trust it. Let us send you a book telling you all about it. Free, two sizes, 50 cents and $1.00. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New York. Steps not been taken to remove the bodies, all would within a week have started gulfward. The custodians of the ground promptly notified friends of parties buried there that they would be unable to remove the bodies in the ground and that the relatives would have to assist in the work if they cared to save the remains from the stream. Since then, the bodies have been hurried back from the bank as rapidly as possible. Indications are that the cemetery will soon be swept entirely away. WONDERFUL CAVE FOUND. Pennsylvania Hunters Make a Discovery of Some Interest. While on Laurel hill, near the Cambria (Pa.) county line, the other day, hunters made an interesting discovery and had an exciting experience. While climbing the mountain, Dick Costner, one of a large party, fell into The earth and disappeared while walking ten steps ahead of his companions. Investigation showed that he had fallen into a cave, and he was soon dragged out, bruised and bleeding. The party sent across the mountain for ropes and lanterns. Men were lowered into the cavern, which was found to be apparently boundless. For 1,700 yards the exploring party followed the cave into the bowels of the earth, and, finding no signs of a finish, returned to daylight. The cave will be further explored. The exploring party found signs showing that the cave had at one time been inhabited, and it is thought to have been the home of the notorious band of robbers which half a century ago made life a terror for the stage coaches between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh on the state road. The cave is half a mile from the state pike. SCALES THE TOP. Second Member of Fitzgerald Expedition Reaches the Summit. A special to the New York Herald from Buenos Aires says: Another member of the Fitzgerald expedition, Stuart Vines, has reached the summit of Aconcagua, which is said to be the highest mountain in the western hemisphere. This makes the second person who has ever made the ascent. The first was Zurbeyggen, a Swiss guide, also a member of the Fitzgerald expedition, who made the ascent on January 14 of this year. Mr. Vines reports having made several geological discoveries of great importance in his trip to the summit of Aconcagua. Mr. Fitzgerald, the head of the expedition, is preparing to make an ascent. Orlsin of Department Stores. The present department store system originated about 40 years ago with the great dry goods firm of Todd, Burns & Co.; of Dublin. When A. T. Stewart revisited Ireland, about 1861, he examined the innovation closely and began to introduce some of the features in his New York store. It was John Wanamaker who first elaborated them on an extensive scale. Italian Immigration. In 1896, emigrants from Italy numbered 306,093, the greatest on record. More than 68,000 came to this country, 75,000 went to Argentina and the most of the remainder to Brazil and Uruguay. Food of a Pet Squirrel. Dr. Emily G. Hunt, in St. Nicholas, describes “A White-Red-Squirrel” that was a pet of some New Jersey girls. Dr. Hunt says: “Beads has his own notions about his food. He makes but one meal a day, eating very heartily of corn, taking the sweet kernels only, and throwing the rest away. He always keeps a nut or two soaked in the water up to soften and save his teeth. He hides most of his store in his bed, always eating the nuts that have been in the water. Others he loves to hide all over the room, whence they come rolling down on one at unexpected moments. He was presented with a big box of woods earth to dig in. In this, he loves to hide a nut. He will begin his usual scratching, gradually clearing all away but just a column where his treasure is, as he supposes, hidden. Why Cots Play with Mice. “The idea that cats, out of cruelty, play with a mouse before killing it is a mistake,” said a cat fancier. “Notice what happens when a cat catches a sparrow. The bird is not played with, but slain at once. If the cat tried any game with it, the sparrow, though wounded, could easily fly out of reach. A mouse cannot escape in that way, so the cat practices upon the unfortunate animal a variety of experiments, in order to keep its powers as a hunter up to the mark. That is why it gives the mouse chances of getting away, and the harder the task he sets himself, the more will his skill be improved. If he did not take such lessons, he would soon become a second-rate mouser.” OLD PEOPLE. Old people who require medicine to regulate the bowels and kidneys will find the true remedy in Electric Bitters. This medicine does not stimulate and contains no whisky nor other intoxicant, but acts as a tonic and alterative. It acts mildly on the stomach and bowels, adding strength and giving tone to the organs, thereby aiding Nature in the performance of the functions. Electric Bitters is an excellent appetizer and aids indigestion. Old people find it just exactly what they need. Price fifty cents and $1.00 per bottle at F. Kalteyer & Son's drug store. OUR HOME INDUSTRIES. PATRONIZE THEM AND KEEP YOUR MONEY AT HOME AND YOU WILL SOON HAVE NO CAUSE TO COMPLAIN OF HARI TIMES. The Price, Booker, Janin Company, 224 -226-228 W. Nueva St. San Antonio - Texas Manufacturers of Baking Powder, Pure Extracts, Laundry Bluing, White Wine, Cider and Apple Vinegar, Table Sauce, Delicious Fruit Ciders, etc. G. A. DUERLER M’FG. CO. Manufacturers of Strictly Pure Candles, Soda Water and Fancy Cakes. Largest Factory in the State. Hl. CO. Manufacturers of SADDLERY AND HARNESS 110 and 112 East Side Main Plaza. The largest manufacturers in the above line in the South. Write for catalogue and prices. —A, O. HEKICH —) 210 West Commerce Street, MANUFACTURING JEWELER, Artistic Diamond Work, Medals, Badges, Etching and -Oxidizing, Engraving and Repairing. Bring us your old gold. J. LOBERT, President. J. LOBERT Co., Merchant Tailors Correct Tailoring, Moderate Prices. We compete with any establishment in the east. Help us and by so doing help yourself. 104 W. Commerce Street, near bridge. First Class Work. Prompt Delivery Bell Steam Laundry, 315 East Houston Street. Keep Your Money at Home- FL FL COLLINS CO. San Antonio, Texas. Founders and Machinists. Tanas and Troughs, Boilers and Engines, Cotton Gins and Presses, Pumps and Windmills, Pipes and Wen Machinery Send for Catalogue. ALAMO CEMENT COMPANY, Manufacturers of Natural Roman, best natural cement made in the United States, and Portland Cement 207 and 209 Main Avenue, San Antonio, Texas. ALAMO IRON WORKS Foundry and Machine Shops Hackery and Repairs of all Descriptions. CALAVERAS BRICK! Best, smoothest and even colored hard burned brick in the market Dry pressed and mud Brick. Any quantity. Mackey Brick and Tile- AV Pg Company Office 329 West Commerce Street Koxxo Candies. Equal to any imported from New York and always fresh. 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