Crawfordsville Review, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 13 March 1897 — Page 2

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F=-. T. LUSE.

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One Year, In tlie county I .... 11.00 One ear, out of the county l.ioi Inquire at Office ior Advertising Ra'es.

Little old Delaware is wrestling with an imperfect election law. It is proposed to submit a constitutional amendment to the people making the penalty ten years' disfranchisement, imprisonment I for six months to five years, and a fine of from

$100

$5,000

It is pleasant to record the fact that the last hanging bee in Texas was attended by the "best" people of the vicinity. These functions in the past in the "sunny South" have not been as select as they might have been and the associations were not of the best. From this time on, however, we may expect reform in these assemblies and in due time we hope to record a really swell, "full dress" lynching, and our readers may hope to read that: "John Smith, the coal black negro, accused of the assault on little Miss stepped forward with a firmness unequalled, arrayed in a low cut vest and swallow-tail coat, and was suddenly swung up to a limb by six young society men in the same costume with the addition of white cravats and kid gloves." Obviously a white necktie would be superfluous to a man about to be hung. Still he might be allowed to wear one until the last moment for the sake of appearances.

Our city dumping grounds are to be deprived of an old-time "ornamental" feature. Old tin cans of late years have become an eye-sore to the public and a vexation to every housekeeper. They constantly accumulate, and unlike other refuse are a permanent fixture wherever deposited, being practically indestructible. At last a use has been found for them that promises to at least relieve the back-yards and dumping grounds of this nuisance. Colorado miners have just discovered that the old cans, when placed in the drains of gold and copper mines, will collect from the water a precipitation of those metals of great value. When the cans have lain in the water for a sufficient length of time they are shipped to smelters and reduced and the metals separated by the usual processes. A recent shipment yielded at the rate of $20f) a ton in gold and

$25

3,280

for any attempt

to disregard existing statutes against tampering with the ballot in that State.

The Capitol at Washington, D. C, is the largest building in the United States. The corncr stone was laid December

18, 1793,

by President Washing

ton, assisted by other Masons. It was partially destroyed by the British in 1814.

The present dome was begun in

1855

and finished in

1863.

$13,000,000.

four inches, width

The cost of

the entire building has been something over

Its length is

715

feet

324

feet. It covers

3acres of ground. The distance from the ground to the top of the dome is 307J4 feet diameter of dome 135^2 feet —making fifth as to size with the greatest domes of the world.

Hydrophobia is a delusion and a humbug! So says Prof. Edward Spitz ka, the famous medical expert of New York. In a recent interview with a Globe-Democrat reporter the Doctor declared that there is no such a disease as hydrophobia or rabies, and that all the horrible symptoms of that imaginary complaint in dogs and men are the result only of excessive nervous excitement. Dr. William A. Hammond is said to have indorsed this opinion, yet many leading members of the profession bitterly oppose it, thus -.dling another 'bona of contention" 10 the already rather unreliable status of medical knowledge.

'Times change. The world can produce no more new countries. With us there is no more "West." "Westward the course of empire" no longer "takes its way." It is already there. Humanity overruns the globe. There are no other continents to conquer. The difficulties from which the pioneers sought refuge in flight we must face and endure. The map of the world today is It record of civilized lands and occupied countries. Progress surges in vain over past achievements and recedes no more from unknown shores, while the search light of genius gleams into unknown space for further fields to conquer. Opportunities shrink into narrower channels and fortune smiles on lucky men rather than upon the mass of toilers. The social problem is an enigma that must be solved—but not in this column.

feet deep. The deepest coal mine in the world is near Tourney, Belgium it is

3,542

feet in depth, but, unlike the

lead mine mentioned above, is not perpendicular. The deepest rock-salt bore in the world is near Berlin, Prussia it is

4,185

feet deep. The deepest hole

ever bored in the earth is the artesian well at Potsdam, which is

women,

2,011,

in copper. How

ever, it takes a good many cans to weigh a ton, and it is doubtful whether the freight rates will permit their shipment from this part of the country.

The most extensive mines in the world are those of Freidberg, Saxony. They were begun in the twelfth century, and in

1835

the galWies, taken collec

tively, had reached the unprecedented length of

123

gun in

miles. A new gallery, be

1838,

had reached a length c."

eight miles at the time of the census of 1878. The deepest perpendicular mining shaft in the world is located at Prizilram, Bohemia. It is a lead mine it was begun in

1832

January,

1880,

it was

5,500

2,824

1885

A great deal of valuable and interesting information is embodied in the eleventh annual report of Labor Commissioner Wright which we are compelled to omit for lack of space. The commissioner's agents secured information from 1,067 establishments for

175

percent. Male employes

under eighteen years of age increased 80.6 percent., while female employes under eighteen years of age increased 89.1 per cent. The report throws con siderable additional light on the much discussed question as to married women in industrial pursuits. For the present period, out of an aggregate of

70,921,

cent, were married,

-FU

feet in

depth. The deepst coal mines in England are the Dunkirk Colleries of Lancashire, which are

feet

depth. The deepest coal shaft in the United States is located at Pottsville, Pa. In

it had reached a depth of

1,576 feet. From this great depth four hundred cars, holding four tons each are hoisted daily. The deepest silver mine in the United States is the Yellow Jacket, one of the great Comstock System at Virginia City, Nevada the lower levels are

2,700

ing works.

feet below the hoist

VALUABLE INFORMATION.

1895-

ar.d for a "former period" ante-dat-ing those years. These establishments were of various kinds and were located in thirty different States and employing

148,367

These

persons, a number large

enough to insure that the data collected were thoroughly representative. The complete data sought for, however, was obtained from only

931

560

establishments.

establishments employed

64,-

persons in the former and

108,648

in the present period. Of this number, in the first period,

26,479

were

males of eighteen years of age or over, as against

43,195

in the second, and

4,-

males under eighteen years of age, as against

7,540

in the second. In the

first period of

27,163

were females

eighteen years of age or over, and

6,743

females under eighteen years of age, as against

45,162

and

12,751,

66.3

respectively,

in the present period. From these figures it is seen that male employes eighteen years of age or over increased in the present period over the former period 63.1 per cent., while female employes of the same age and period in creased

79,987

88.7

single

6,775,

per cent., were

8.5

per cent., married

2.5

per cent, divorced, and

244,

or three-tenths of 1 per cent, unknown. The last census figures on this point are also analyzed. Of the

3,914,571

females

ten years of age or over engaged in gainful pursuits in the United States in 1890 69.84 per cent, were single or their conjugal condition unknown,

13.16

per

16.10

widowed and

per cent, were

.90

per cent, were di

vorced. The main reason for the employment of women and girls is usually that they are better adapted for the work at which they are employed. Other reasons are that they are more reliable, more easily controlled, cheaper, more temperate, more industrious, less liable to strike, learn more rapidly, etc. On the other hand, the reasons for their opinion, given by those who did not believe that there was any tendency for the employment of women to increase in their industries, were that very often women who are better adapted and cheaper are unreliable that their physical strength is inadeouate for heavy work that machinery is gradually displacing them, etc. The department is now investigating the effects of machinery upon labor and the cost of production, a compilation of wage statistics an investigation of the liquor problem in its economic aspects an inquiry in collaboration with the State labor bureaus, concerning the municipal owner ship of gas, water and electric plants in the leading countries of the world an investigation concerning the economic conditions of Italians in Chicago, and a preliminary investigation of the economic progress of the negroes in this country.

Western products are finding a new

outlet—or rather the shipments from South Atlantic and Gulf ports are in creasing at a rate that practically makes

a new market for the fruits of the Western husbandman's toil. During the ten

months ending October

31, 1896,

the ex

ports of corn from these harbors aggregated

109,990,115

57,800.000

bushels, an increase

bushels over the exports

for same months of previous year. The foreign trade of the South is growing rapidly at the expense of New York harbor. Baltimore, New Orleans and Savannah arc reaching 6ut after the trcde of the great metropolis—and they are getting a good share of it. Several oew steamship lines have lately been established between Southern ports and Europe, and it would seem that the long established supremacy of New York in the commerce of the high seas was rf aJ'y in some danger from what promises to be very effective competi tion.

ISenate's Extra Session.]

The Senate of the Fifty-fifth Congress met March 4th in extra session, Vice President Hobiirt presiding. The formal proceedings were confined to the valedictory of retiring Vice President Stevenson and the opening address of Vice President Hobart.

.v.

Closliifr Scene*.

The closing scenes of the Fifty-fourth CongTess were of the usual spectacular character. The House and Senate were constructively in continuous session from Tuesday morning until Thursday noon. The early hours of Thursday were given the final steps of important legislation •the remaining aprpopriation bills. One, the general deficiency, failed in conference. and three, the agricultural, sundry il and Indian, failed of executive approval.

KOYV IN THE SENATK

Senators Tillman uiul Hawlny On the Vers of a J'ersonal Km-oitiiter. I

A Washington special says: Senator Tillman of South Carolina provoked a turbulent scene in the Senate tonight when he charged that the armor plate manufacturers had their paid agents in that body, who were robbing the government. The charge was resented by Senator Hawley of Connecticut, whereupon Mr. Tillman replied that "the galled jade winces, and it looked for a time as though a personal conflict was imminent until Mr. Hawley was escorted to the cloak-room.

Senator Tillman was extremely vindictive at the beginning of his speech. Then coming to the armor plate question he said: "Instead of us controlling the monopolies, the monopolies have this Senate in their vicious pocket." Senator Hawley at this charge half arose from his chair, then changed his mind and sank back. "I would hate to say or even insinuate," Mr. Tillman continued, twirling his glasses in his hand, "that these armor plate manufacturers have their paid agents in this Senate." Then Mr. Hawley rose, beginning, "Does the Senator care—" Mr. Tillman: "I dare to say that so far as I can see there are things here that can be explained on no other theory. If the Senator dares to say or even to insinuate such a disgraceful thing he says what is untrue and what is unworthy of a gentleman," Mr. Hawley replied. The gallaries were crowded and at this exchange of charges a deep hush succeeded their buzzing. Senator Tillman was unruffled. He thrust a hand in his trouser's poc_et nonchalantly, and, looking over to Senator Hawley, coolly remarked: "To that I can only say it is the 'galled jade that winces.' Senator Hawley turned pale and trembled visibly. "If the Senator applies that to me I have a sufficient answer,' 'he said. Two or three other Senators gathered around Senator Hawley, endeavoring apparently to calm him. Flnahy he walked with them into the cloak-room while Senator Tillman continued his speech. "I don't want to say anything harsh," he said.

God knows I've got enough vitriol in me now."

THE CABINET ANNOUNCED."

Their Nominntions Sent to the Senntc By the President.

President McKinley Friday sent the following nominations to the Senate: Secretary of State—John Sherman, of Ohio.

Secretary of the Treasury—Lyman J. Gage, of Illinois. Secretary of War—Russell A. Alger, of Michigan.

Attorney-General—Joseph McKcnna, of California. Postmaster-General—James A. Gary, of Maryland.

Secretary of the Navy—John, D. Long, of Massachusetts. Secretary of the Interior—Cornelius N. Bliss, of New York.,

Secretary of Agriculture—James Wilson, of Iowa. The Senate immediately confirmed Mr. Sherman as Secretary of State. The other Cabinet nominations were referred to the proper committees, and they at once took them under consideration.

THE SURVEYOR'S FINDING.

Accurate Measurements Prove the Tiilleston Club To Be a Trespasser.

Crown Point special: The county surveyor has completed a survey of the Tolleston Club. He finds that about onehalf of the club's dam is located upon the Clough property, and that the fight between the game wardens and the farmers took place without a doubt upon Mr. Clough's land. It is said that Mr. Clough will at once begin proceedings to have the south end of the dam 'pulled out. The grand jury is still in session, and although nothing definite can be ascertained, hints are dropped that several indictments have been found. The two victims of the game wardens. Frank Costick and Theodore Pratt, still cling to life. The four wardens arrested at the time of the shooting remain In jail.

CONDENSED DISl'ATCHES. I

Opium valued at J400.000 has been seized at the San Francisco port because of violation of custom laws.

President Cleveland has been quite sick with rheumatic gout and was so seriously indisposed March 2tl that he was unable to attend a meeting of the Cabinet.

'.V'.Governor MuiiiiI'm Compliments', The Governor paid a high tribute to the

House of Representatives by sending to It the following communication: "Indianapolis, Ind„ March 8, 1S97. "Gentlemen of the House of Representatives: "I desire to thank you for the courtesy you have shown me, and the kindly feeling you have manifested toward me. In behalf of the people of our State 1 commend your faithful services. Your acts as legislators are your encomium. Your deeds merit the approval of your consciences, and the benedictions of a grateful people should be showered upon you in thankful acknowledgement of duties well performed. Respectfully, "JAMES A. MOUNT, Governor."

KKADY TO FIGHT ALL. EUIIO1M0AN 1'OWlOliS KATHER THAN 1 VACUATE CUETE.

Great Excitement at Athens—Foreigners Hurriedly Leaving the Ancient, Kingdom.

The Cretan crisis is assuming a serious aspect and may result in a general European war. A London cable says:

Advices received from Athens late last night indicate that the Hellenic government will not comply with the demand of the powers to evacuate the Island of Crete. At 4 o'clock this afternoon the six days granted by the powers in their identical notes to the Greek government will expire, and an answer must be made by that time. Yesterday the Greek cabinet (llscussed the answer at length, and it was finally approved by King George. It is reported that the reply is a refusal to recall the Greek fleet and troops from Crete, on the ground that the recall would be a. signal for pillage, incendiarism and murder. The complete texL of the note will not bo known until it is presented to the embassadors of the powers at Athens. It is stated that in view of the contemplated negative reply. King George has sent orders to Colonel Vassos, commanding the Greek forces in Crete to hold all the positions now occupied by him. The King is still in Athens, and the date of the departure of the- crown prince for the frontier has not been fixed. Every effort is being made to concentrate the Greek troops on the Turkish frontier before the threatened blockade of the Greek coast can be effected. In official circles at Athens the hope is not now entertained that the powers will accept the French proposal for co-operation.

CORRUPT ATTEMPT CHARGED.

A House Committee Appointed To Investigate It.

Speaker Pettit, just before the House adjourned Friday afternoon, alarmed the lobby by going down upon the floor and offering a resolution calling for the appointment of a committee to inquire into a report that a corrupt attempt had been made to secure a change in a bill after it had been passed by the House. The resolution was unanimously adopted and Messrs. Smith, of Tippecanoe, Canada, and Patterson of Franklin, were appointed to conduct the investigation. The Speaker declined to make any statement in reference to the alleged effort at corruption. He said that he did not know that the story was true, but it had been related to him, and he felt that it ought to be investigated immediately.

Investigation showed that an effort had been made to secure a change in the bill relating to the Superior Court for Lake, Porter and Laporte counties, commonly known about the Legislature as the Hammond court bill. The lobby from the northwestern corner of the State has been regarded as the most pernicious that has infested the Legislature, and members were not surprised to hear the charge that pome member of it had attempted corruption. This court bill, as it passed the Senate, conferred upon the Superior Court jurisdiction concurrent with the Circuit Court, except in probate cases.

Opponents of the bill have charged that an ulterior purpose of it is to have the county seat of Lake county removed from Crown Point to Hammond by giving to the Superior Court, which holds sessions at Hammond, a jurisdiction equal to that of the Circuit Court of the county seat.

In the House an emend ment, proposed by Mr. Kichhorn, was inserted, taking away from the court jurisdiction In "cases involving the title to real estate." This took the life out of the bill, and the Hammond lobbyists and those aiding and abetting them decided to have the amendment killed. Mr. Collins, who was the lobbyist apparently implicated, denied making any attempt at corruption, and it was finally decldcd to re-enroll the bill as passed. i'

JACKSON AND WALUNG,

The Murderer* Have the Grip—Walling Mlilies Another Appeal.

Jackson and Walling were last week transferred to the Alexandria, Ky., jail for greater security. They are both suffering from the grip. The mothers of both of the condemned men are with them and will remain with them until the day of execution. The condition of neither one of the murderers is serious and their symptoms of grip are attributed to the bad ventilation of the jail. Governor Bradley has issued orders for troops to be present at the hanging.

Walling has addressed another letter to Governor Bradley, appealing for executive clemency on the ground that he had no motive, like Scott Jackson, in getting Pearl Bryan out of the way. Every effort possible Is being made to have the sentence of Walling commuted to life imprisonment, but it is generally believed he will hang Jackson.

Senator Wolcott Explains.

A Washington special says: Senator Wolcott. of Colorado, called at the White House and remained nearly all the evening. The time was devoted entirely to the subject of bimetallism, and Senator Wolcott related to the President the main features of his (rip abroad and informed him of the condition which he found. It is understood that Mr. McKinley was an earnest listener and that he was much encouraged by the report Senator Wolcott brought back.

Tax 011 Commercial Traveller*. The Norwegian government has imposed a tax en foreign commercial uavelers amounting to one hundred broner.s (S2FI SO) for tacii calendar month during wh'ch they remain in Norway. The same tax Is imposed in Sweden, and string protests arc- being made by the German and French newspapers.-

Must. Have Ih.

United States Minister Ter'-ell I" communication to the State Dfpa'tmc" from Constantinople incloses a note verbal from the minister of foreign affairs calling attention to the necessity for Americans traveling in Turlcoy to provide themselves •with passports

THE MIGHTY POWERS WIIjII UPHOLD TURKISH SUPHEMACY IN CKEXE.

Greece Must Withdraw Her Troops Troill

The Island or Take The Consequences.

A London cable says: From present surlace Indications thore Js no hope for Greece. The Hellenes must obey the powers or take the consequences. This is the apparent situation. What the powers will really do, or are doing, is not known, for at all the capitals yesterday there were conferences of the ministers, and nothing that would indicate their policy was allowed to leak out. It was reported in official quarters that there is not the slightest chance that the powers will tolerate the presence of the Greek troops in Canea. So ,oon as the powers have had time to exchange \iews

011

the subject

Greece will bo notified of the measures which they have decided must be taken for immediate enforcement of their decision. The negotiations will not last longj it was said, for Germany and Russia are pressing for immediate action.

Yesterday the Greek vice consul and his staff and all tho Greek newspaper correspondents at Canea, in obedience to Admiral Canevaro, embarked home. The Greek government has protested to the powers against the expulsion. It is expected that foreign troops will be landed in Crete at onre, owing to the continued fighting between the insurgents knd Turks.

The Athens correspondent of the Daily Chronicle says: The kernel of the situation is the fact, inexplicable to everyone here, that Russia is pursuing Greece with terrible vlndictiveness.

An Athens cable says: There is intense anxiety here relative to the action the powers will decide to adopt in the face of the reply of the Greek government to their demands for evacuation of Crete by the Greek fleet from the Cretan waters, Greece being willing to give as to the fleet, but holding that her troops should be allowed to remain and be used by the powers to restore order. In any case, it is not believed hero that the proposed blockade of the Greek coasts will begin before the end of the week.

WASHINGTON NOTES.

The last treasury statement shows: Available cash balance, $211,9S3,84S gold reserve, $150,845,051.

The work of making allotments on the Wichita reservation In Kansas will begin at once. Agents Coleman and Mills will be en route by Monday morning. The work will occupy about nine or ten months.

Senator Harris expects to leave the city for Biloxi, Miss., next week. Mr. Harris's condition has so far improved that he will probably be able to travel In a week or ten days.

W. S. Bash, of Fort Wayne, and "W. W. Canada, of Indiana," are registered at the Ebblt.

Frank I. Sefrit. editor of the Washington (Irid.) Gazette, has been recommended by Senator Fairbanks for appointment as postmaster of Washington, and will receive his commission. John Zimmerman will be appointed postmaster of Cannelton, Perry county, and J. T. Lawson will get the office at Spencer, Owen county.

Hon. Will Cumback, of Greensburg, arrived in Washington today and is domiciled at the Ebbltt. Mr. Cumback called on liis friend of other days. Secretary of State Sherman, by whom he was received with the greatest cordiality. Mr. Cumback and the great Ohio statesman served in Congress together more than a generation ago, and the meeting today was as joyful as the reunion of two school boys.

President McKinley has definitely settled on J. H. Brigham, of Ohio, for assistant secretary of agriculture, and the nomination doubtless will be sent to the Senate within a few days.

It can be stated that no selection has yet been determined upon for commissioner of pensions. Major Tlieo. L. Poole, ex-Congressman from the Syracuse district In New York, and the po&Eesaor of a splendid war record, and ex-Represen-tative Plckler, of South Dakota, arc leading cnndidales.

A large number of candid:.tes have entered the field for the commissionersnip of patents. Ex-Congressman Benjamin Butterworth. of Ohio, is being urged by most of the prominent Washington patent attorneys to fill the place which !:e has occupied, under a.previous administration.

MRS. WALLISC'S APPKAI,.

The Mother of tlie Convicted Murderer Visit* she Itryar. Family at

Greencastle.

A Greencastle" special says: Mrs. Walling, mother of Aionzo Walling, arrived in this city this evening, accompanied by a friend. They registered at the Commercial Hoi el under tho name of Mrs. J. Gilbert and nlec.9, of Shelbyv!l!2, in order to conceal their idontit. Later In the evening they took u. carriage and drove to the residentee of A. S. Bryan, father of Pearl Bryan, south of the city. Mrs. Walling told no one of her mission, but it was known here this afternoon that she would L-e here and would be received at the residence on her mission for mercy in behalf of her son.

Mrs. Walling's visit was fruitless. She was received at the Bryan homestead in generous hospitality by ti famiiy, but when she made a plea for a word from the family

Governor allov it was

deellr.cd, but there was no expression ci" vindictivence. The Bryans feel that they could in no wise influence the Governor in the ca no matter what they might say, were ihey so inclined, but they have no inclination in that line and feel thai the law must take Its course.

I»«»ath of Robert G. IIIUIIIP.

Washington special: Robert G. Blame, a brother of the late James G. Blaine, died tonight at his residence, In thlf. city. He wati xty-five years of age and leaves a wife and bix children. Mr. Blaine has .resided here for a long number of yearn pz1 toi some- time was employed In one of the executive departments,

OLD PEOPLE AND THE GRIPPE

IT IS A MUCH MORE

SERIOUS

DISEASE WITH THEM

THAN

WITH THE YOUNG.

A Semedr that May Be Uaed, From the Republican, Princeton, Hi Among the well-known farmers of Bg. reau County, Illinois, is William It. Lamb of Milo, who, with his wife, Mrs. Jani Lamb, is numbered among the pioneer settlers.. This family, now well along in years, is the center of a large relati*n. ship, and they stand well in the county Mrs. Lamb, now 77 years of age, haspxperi'. enoed two attacks of the grippe, and het recovery in a comparatively short time has been the topic of inneh discussion amoiig.the people of Bureau County wherever she is known.

To ascertain the facts in the matter a representative of this paper called at their country home, located one mile wist of Milo, last Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Fuller, a daughter of Mrs. Lamb, met the reporter at the door and gave him a cordial welcome. At her age Mrs. Lamb unite naturally feels much pleased that slie ij enjoying such good health as to be able to wait upon her husband, who is uow 83 years old and quite feeble. Mrs. Lamb said: "I had always enjoyed good health during my life until the year 181)0. Then I had an attack of the grippe. During the winter of lbi)3-'94 I had a second attack which left me in a very much enfeebled condition. My lungs and back werj weak, and I had a very troublesomi cough, which at times was so severe that I thought I should strangle. I tried all the doctors in this neighborhood and somi from other towns, but none seemed to give me any relief or even stay the progress of the disease. "My suffering at times was severe and it was the general opinion of my neighbors and acquaintances that I could last but a few weeks, some thought not mort than one or two days. I told my daughter, Mrs. Fuller, that I was satisfied 1 had the consumption and that nothing could be done, for it. She only laughed and said: 'Mother, it can't be that yon have the consumption—it may be only a heavy cough. You remember I was reading of some of our friends over in La Salle County the other day who wert greatly benefited by the use of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People, and il you will try them I will have Mr. Fuller buy a couple of boxes when he is in town to-day."

He brought two boxes, and I commenced taking them. In one week I fell much better, and after taking three boxes I felt entirely cured, and am now able to do about as much work as my daughter. Why, the other day when the men came from town with a fifty-pound sack ol flour in the wagon, I picked is up and carried it in the house."

Mrs. Lamb further said: "I feel assured that my recovery is entirely due to the taking of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People." Mrs. Fuller and her husband both said they were entirely satisfied that it was Dr. Williams'Pink Pills that had saved Mrs. Lamb's life._

Dr. Williams' Pink Pills contain, in condensed form, all the elements necessary to give new life and richness to the blood and restore shattered nerves. They are also a specific for troubles peculiar ti females, such as suppressions, irregularities and all forms of weakness. They build up the blood', and restore the glow of health to pale and sallow cheeks. In men they effect a radical cure in all caaei arising from mental worry, overwork ot excesses of whatever nature. Pink Pilli are sold in boxes (never in loose bulk) it 50 cents a box or six boxes for $2.50, and may be had of all druggists, or direct by mail from Dr. Williams' Medicine Conpany, Schenectady, N. Y.

[Ion a Man Bceame Colonel on Short Kpnirt. Col. Ike Hill, of Linking countv. without doubt one of the greatest ot national characters, was in the city a few days ago. To a number of old frienrls, wno braved the terrors of war, he related how he came by the title of colonel. "I served in the array one consecutive night," said Ike. "It was the Army of the Potomac, and it was near Alexandria when I found them. I was on my way there, and oh the train, not far from Alexandria, met an old friend who was an officer in that army. I was then a great short-card player, and he knew it. He invited me to go down to camp, telling mo I could win a barrel of money. Well, I went. "It was 'long toward evening, and that night we had a game of poker. Why, I won at least $8,000, breaking them all. One of the crowd of officers was a soro loser, and when ho had staked and lost his last cent he pulled his revolver and made me thro* up my hands. Then the*' took every cent I had and turned mo over from one guard to another until I landed in the bull pen at Alexandria. I WM dressed fit to kill, ani one of tlioss devils took a knife, running it up the b:ick of my Prince Albert, slitting to the neck. My patent leather shoes were all burst from walking and I was almost dead, besides being 'busted.1 1 succeeded in getting out of th« prison and over to Washington, where Mrs. Sunset Cox loaned me $-5 i" gold." 'Was that all of your war experience?" asked one of the party. "That was all. Cp.pt. Owens on« asked me. in a very surprised way, whether I had thrown up my handJ when they told me to. I said I did. 'Well, I wouldn't have done he said. 'No, you would have whipped th#: army. I couldn't."—Cincinnati quirer. .~y

Premonition ul a Suicide. Sewell L. Wilson, who

listers. Polly, the

committflJ

luicide on tho morning

his weilJio?

lay at Cambridge yesterday, is we tnown at Gloucester, whero every oil' tpeaks well of him. He was {or^etl imployed in tho postofSse there. "J9* Tennie Bowes, of Brookline, wiio-'i b® ras about to marrv, is one o*'

tuiei

youngest.

_is

invalid, and some time a^o, 1 «ras raving iu delirium,

tl1'

Mr. Wilson's

suicide.

iboui, light, when sim awoke !ru:n a

ileliri'

tus sleep, she lugun to till

vatcher ly her bouside, cavinc ind rt^ain "Poor, poor Jennie) lo Berry for her!" Oa '.lie reason she *aid "vN'uj, ^'rum has committed Miictde.'' va»t tuought of tue matter at tat' jut when the sad new vorda were remembered. —•L"JS l'rau8criDt.

The man that rifles

your P°°

should te shot-gunned.—Dansvl !.XI Breeze.