Decatur Democrat, Volume 37, Number 48, Decatur, Adams County, 16 February 1894 — Page 7

===== A Relle of Revolutionary Times. A notable relic of revolutionary times discovered at Lancaster, I’a., a few days ago is the field and camp ' order book in which General Sullivan made record of his marc£ in the summer of 1770 from New York to Wyoming, and up the Susquehanna Valley. He was In pursuit of the tories and Indians under Brant and Captain Butler, to avenge the massacres at Forty Fort and Wyoming. This expedition resulted in the breaking up of the Six Nations. The book was fouud among w some papers that had belonged to Capt. who was Gen. Sullivan's orderly ’ in that campaign.—New York Sun. The Kanaka Queen. Will the Queen of the Sandwich Islands again sit on her throne? Thiels one of tbe foremost questions In the public mind. It p may depend entirely upon herself for answer. as a writer says she Is almost a helpless cripple from lumbago. The Intelligence ought to bo conveyed to her In a diplomatic way. that thiwe Is no remedy on earth- a surer cure for it than Sb Jacobs Oil. as it is also a specific for sciatica, so prevalent in the tropics. She can easily verify this statement by the use of the remedy. ' Indian Funerals. It Ib tho custom among the Omaha Indians to cease wailing at a certain point in the funeral ceremonies, for the reason,'they say, that the departed one must not be distressed as ho leaves his home behind him. It is also customary after a death to lacerate the limbs, as the shedding of blood expresses how vital is the loss. Tho funeral song and ceremony, savage as they appear at first sight, are really full of tender unselfishness, and indicate a strong belief in the constitution of life and its affections. 100 BUS. WHEAT FROM TWO ACRES. This remarkable' yield was reported by Frank Close, Minnesota, on two i.' s acres of Marvel Spring Wheat. Speaking of this wheat, this new sort takes the cake. It is the greatest cropping spring wheat in the world. Farmers who tried it the past season believe seventy-five to one hundred bushels can be grown from one acre, and are going to get this yield for 1894. At such yield wheat pays at 30c a bushel. Salzer is the largest grower of vegetable and farm seed in the world. If You Will Cut Thin Out and Send It with 7c postage to the John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wls., you will get free their mammoth catalogue and a package of above spring wheat. C The Gums. For those who have sentitive gums inclined to bleed on slight provocation, a mouth-wash of salt and cold water used once a ddy will harden the gums and prevent soreness. As salt is a styptic, any Slight bleeding may usually be checked by treating the part with salt and water. Persons with delicate feet should give them a brisk rubbing daily with cold salt and water. Abraham Lincoln’s Stories. An illustrated book, unmarred by advertising, containing stories an anecdotes told by Abraham Lincoln, many heretofore unpublished, will be sent free to evpry person sending his or her address to the Lincoln Tea Co., Fort Wayne, Ind. Timber. Heavy oil or tar, commonly called creosote, and also the chloride of zinc are used for preserving timber. The latter process is called “burnettising,” and it is claimed that by its use the life of a hemlock railway sleeper, which ordinarily is three years, can be extended to sixteen years. Asthma Sufferers Who have in vain tried every other means of relief should try “Schiffmann’s Asthma Cure." No waiting for results. Its action is immediate, direct and certain, as a single ' trial proves. Send to Dr. R. Hchiffmaun. St Paul. Minn., for a free trial package, but ask your druggist first “A proposal,” mused Van Jenkins, “amounts to a man’s saying ‘Wilt thou?’interrogatively and a girl’s putting it imperatively. ” ' COUGHSAND HOARSENESS.—The irritation which induces coughing immediately relieved by use of "Jlrown’s Bronchial Troches." Bold only in boxes. “How much is he worth?” “Nothing.” “Why, I thought he had a fortune of a million.” “So he has; but he isn’t worth a cent himself. ” Saa “Colchester -1 Spading Boot ad. In other column. Judge—“l understand that you prefer charges against this man?” Grocer —“No, sir: I prefer cash, and that’s what I had him brought here for.” Shiloh’s Consumption Cure Is sold on a gnar* antofx It cures Incipient Consumption. It is the best Cough Cure. 25 cents, 50 cents and (1.00. There are not many things these days that escape getting into mince pie or plum pudding. A LIST of reasons why you should insist upon having Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets, and nothing else in their place : — Because they’re the smallest., /tejjand the pleasantest to take. Because they’re the easiest in «*.. ■ ■ their ways. No disturbance, no reaction afterward. Their effects l<wf- i They absolutely and pejtnanently cure Biliousness, Indigestion, Constipation, Sick Headache, and Sour Stomach. Tho most common cause oi-Piles is constipation. By removing the ** W cause a cure is effected. Montgomery, Orange Co., N. T. Dr. PIBRCE: Dear Sir —I suffered untold misery with bleeding piles. I oould get no relief night or day, until 1 commenced using your “Pleasant Pellets,” and now for two ▼ears or more, I have not been troubled with the piles; if my bowels get in a constipated condition, I take a dose <5 Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets, and the trouble is all dispelled by next day. ' Nkkelßate. SOLID THROUSH THINS BUFFALOHHICAGO. -™rates. THROUGH PAI ACE HCFFET SLEEPING CARS between Chicwto, Buffalo, New York and Beaton. Per r-tM or other Information, call on nrsnst Ticks* ♦ Agwnt, fir uddnwa , 1 AW. JOHNSTON, B. F. HORNER, r Gsn’i Buperlntend. nL Gsn’l Pasratigor agent, fit CINCINNATI.

HUSTLING HOOSIERS. > i ' ITEMS GATHERED FROM OVER THE STATE- [ An Interesting Snmmary of the More Im. portant Doing, of Our Neighbors—Wed. dings and Deaths—Crimes, Casualties, 1 and General Indiana News Notes. Minor State Items. i. Ithamer Russell, prominent banker of Kokomo, in dead. Seymour 1h Buffering from a widespread burglary Mcourge. 1 The residence of Dr. Sparks, neat 1 Connorsviile, burned. Ixwh. $3,000. 1 Patrick McGlode, aged 80, an old Boldier of tho Seminole war, died near ■ Jeffersonville. Several prominent men of Arcadia have organized a stock company to build a canning factory. i Miss. Edith Bayse of Rockport, and i Miss E. M. Vickery of Evansville, wpl soon go to Romo to teach school. The Elwood Bent-wood works have been purchased by Clem Gaar of Richmond, and C. K. D. Ross of Elwood. A schoolhouse near Wabash was 1 raided by vandals. They burned tho 1 scholars books and demolished the ‘ desks. • Elwood will have free mail delivery 5 in the business portion three times per day, and in the residence portion twice ’ per day. AT Michigan City children who are j afflicted with Whooping cough aro , taken to the gas works. It is said that . by inhaling the fumes the cough is roL lieved. A YOUNG scholar told his school teacher at Valparaiso, when the latter asked him if he didn't want to besmart and be president, that he wanted to be i a big pugilist. v Job Timman of Roann, filed a SIO,OOO 1 damage suit against the Wabash Railroad, claiming that a spark from an engine on the road was the cause of his sawmill burning down. Burglars entered E. A. Brubercck’s store at Rockville, and took S2OO worth of clothing. They escaped from town on a handcar which was found at Coxville with seven old suits of clothes on it. James Grossman of Cincinnati, says he will bring suit for $20,000 against tbeCity of Muncie for cruel and inhuman treatment to which he says he was subjected while being held as a suspect. , The American Tin Plato Company’s directors of Elwood, have decided to , double the capacity ot the factory, . which now employs 350 men. They have found this necessary to enable ’ them to fill all their orders. , James North, prominent resident of Howard County, was killed by a Panhandle freight six miles south of Kokomo, while walking along the track. He was very deaf and did not hear the warning whistle. He was a Wealthy farmer, aged 70. Martinsville is soon to have anew bank called the Citizens’ National Bank, with a capital of SIOO,OOO. Some moneyed men of Hamilton, Ohio, are prime movers in the scheme, but local stockholders will have supervision of affairs in order to give confidence. Lightning-rod swindlershave been operating in the vicinity of New Ross and Darlington. Some time ago a man claiming to be from the East calledWn the farmers and offered to put a lightning rod on their houses for sls each. This low price was njade in order to introduce this particular make of rod. Payment was not required until the rod was up, but they signed an agreement to pay. The rods were put in place, ana then the farmers found that they had signed an agreement to pay 524 cents a foot for the rod. Among the farmers thus swindled were John C. Bowman, for $300; Henry Ragsel, for $125. and John Dean, for slls. The contracts for the lightning-rod company are signed: “J. W. Reynolds, W. R. Boston, agents.” The Democratic Editorial Associaof the State met at Indianapolis and elected the following officers for the ensuing year: President, C. W. Wellman, Sullivan Times: First Vico President, S. P. Boyd, Washington Democrat; Second Vice President, A. A. Sparks, Mount Vernon Democrat; Recording Secretary, F. D. Hainbaugh, Muncie Herald: Corresponding Secretary, J. W. Keeney, Crawfordsville Star: Treasurer. W. Bent Wilson, Lafayette Journal; Executive Committee, Louis Holtman, ■ Brazil Democrat, A. S. < hapman. Madison Democrat; J. B. Stull, South Bend Times; J. Rothrock, White County Democrat; Ben A. Eaton, Indiananolis sentinel. Delegates to the National Convention, J. E. McDonald, Ligonier Banner; F. A. Arnold, Greencastle Star-Press; D. A. Jennings, Salem democrat; J. J. Gorrell, Pulaski Democrat; L. S. Ellingham, Winchester Democrat. Patent’s have been granted to Indiana inventors as follows: Charles F. Bane, Lafayette, device for automatically opening valves in airbrake couplings; Rufus C. Beardsley, Lafayette, conduit electrjc railway; Nathaniel H. 1 Bledsoe, assignor of one-half to G. A. Rabus, Fort Wayne, identifying check; Sidney M. Ferguson, assignor of onehalf to himself and J. M. Well, Elwood, mail bag fastener: Charles C. Gilmore, Indianapolis, gas-making apparatus; John M. Jiailor and M. T. Reeves, assignors to Reeves & Co., Columbus, clover huller feeaer; Elwood W. McGuire, Richmond, adjustable journal bearing; Thomas E. Phillips, assignor of one-half to B. A. McGee, G r W. Bolenbachcr, P. K. Buskirk, and J. Karsell, tjloomington, and J. H. Dunn, Louisville, Ky., separating fibers of reed cane; Griffith W. Williams, Greensburg, fence wire ratchet: Edward T. Wires, assignor of one-half to A. Chaney, Terre Haute, cap and draw pin for foundry use; James J, Wood, alternating dynamo. The Montgomery County Orphans’ Home Association has elected the following officers for the ensuing year: President, S. H. Ristine; Vice President, Mrs. J. M. Lane; Secretary. O. M. Gregg; Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. L. A. Foote; Treasurer, Mrs. S. S. McCain. The citizens of Lafayette are making elaborate preparations for the entertainment of the State G. A. R. encampment, to be hqld. in that city on ! April 4 and 5. The of the order ! show that there aro a3O posts in the ' State, with a slight increase in the i membership. A 2-year-old son of David and Mrs. Shenk, six miles north ot Kokomo,met a sad death. While the family was out in the yard the child opened the ■ stove door and threw paper in the fire, j Its clothing ignited and soon it was enveloped in flames. Death resulted as- . ter four hours of agony. ; The other night some one broke in- ! to the home of a Mrs Smith, a widow with two small children, living in the I northern suburbs of Kokomo, and 1 criminally assaulted her. She is prostrated by the long struggle with the ruffian, who fled at the approach of as- i sistance. Officers are in pursuit, and if captured the brute will be roughly ; handled. < A

THE NATION’SSOLONS. SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. !> _Onr National Law-Makers and What They Ara Doing for the Good of the CountryVarious Measures Proposed, Discus*— and Acted Upon. Doing! of Congress. An echo of the recent act of Judge Jenkins’ court in relation to the Northern Pacific Railroad strikers was heard In the Senate Tuesday when Senator Allen Introduced a bill having for Its purpose “the prevention of tho abuse of tho writ of injunction." The bill provides that it. shall be unlawful for any court of the United States, or Judge thereof, to Issue a writ of Injunction, »b and ate, or restraining order against any labor organization, Its officers or mem bets In any manner affecting their full freedom to peacefully and quietly quit tho service of any person or corporation at any time they may see proper to do so. The Senate did not come to a vote on the Federal election bill, as was anticipated. Several Senators, who bad not hitherto apoken. desired an opportunity to be heard on the measure, and by unanimous consent the time ot general debate was extended until 3 o'clock WednesdayThe House, without the Intervention of any other business except the reference of some unimportant bills, took up the consideration of the resolution of the foreign affairs committee censuring Minister Stevens, and Mr. Outhwalte (Dent), of Ohio, addressed the House. The Hawaiian debate was concluded, but the McCreary resolution was not passed because’of the failure of the Democrats to secure a quorum when a vote was taken upon It The Hitt substitute, the Blair amendment, and the motion made by Mr. Reed to recommit were In turn voted down. When the vote came to be taken upon the main question, the Democrats lacked seventeen of a querutn. After several weeks of discussion the Senate Wednesday finally came to a vote on the bill repealing all the Federal laws regulating the control of Congressional elections, and It passed by a vote of 39 yeas to 26 naya Numerous amendments were presented by the Republican* but they were voted down. By a vote of 175 to 57 the House adopted the resolution condemning Minister Stevens and sustaining the Hawaiian policy of Mr. Cleveland. Upon the first vote the resolution was carried, 174 to 3. and an interesting parliamentary question was raised ns to whether 177 Instead of 179 was not a quorum, four seats being vacant on account of deaths. The Speaker held that a majority of the members chosen and living constituted a quorum. The Boutelle resolution was defeated by a strict party vote. Mr. Bland of Missouri then made an attempt to get up his bill for the coinage of the seigniorage In the treasury. The Eastern Democrats, led by Messrs. Tracey and Oockran, inaugurated a filibuster. In which they were joined by the majority of the Republicans, and for four hours Mr. Bland and the remainder of the Democrats were held at bay. In the Senate Thursday Senator Perkins of California presented memorials of the San Francisco Chamber ot Commerce praying for the annexation ot Hawaii, the laying of a cable from the United States to Hawaii, and for the completion of the Nicaragua canal under government control. A memorial of the wool growers against the wfison bill was presented by Senator Sherman. Senator Wolcott presented, without reading, several amendments to the Wilson tariff bill. After the morning hour the resolution of Senator Stewart denying the right of the Secretary of the Treasury to issue the United States bonds and questioning their validity came up as the regular ordej. The memorial resolution in memory of Representative Mutchler, of Pennsylvania, who died at the beginning of the present Congress, was then presented. Adresses were delivered by Senators Quay ot Pennsylvania. Mitchell of Wisconsin. Hansbrough of North Dakota, and several others, and the Senate adjourned until Monday. In the House the deadlock on Mr. Bland’s silver seigniorage bill was broken after four hours of continuous filibustering, when, by a vote of 176 to 4, the House went Into the committee of the whole for consideration of the bill. On the final vote sixteen Republicans and all the nopulists voted aye. while twenty-two Democrats/who were present refused to vote. A bill from the joint committee on expenditures in the departments to make uniform the methods of accounting in the departments was taken up and passed. Friday the entire day in the House was consumed in debate on the Bland silver leigniorage bill, the speakers being Messrs. Bland, C. W. Stone of Pennsylvania. McKeighan. Harter, and Kilgore. After some unimportant routine business, on motion of Mr. Bland, the House went into committee of the whole for the consideration of the bill Mr. Bland explained In a few words that he had never agreed to the striking out ot the second section of this bill, which provides for the coinage pf all the bullion in the treasury. Aside from the question of raising revenue he re» ' larded tbe second section as more important than the first. Mr. McKelghan made a free silver argument A gold basis and a high tariff, he said, was discriminating against the west In the Interest of the East “If I had the power.” he said, “I would strike down the tariff that protects the East and force it Into competition with the West as the East forces us Into competition ” Mr. Harter, of Ohio, then took the floor in opposition to the bill Mr. Kilgore, of Texas, who made the concluding argument of the afternoon, contended that if the Government was In need of money it was better to coin tho silver seigniorage than borrow money and pay Interest upon the loan. Tho House adjourned - Saturday almost Immediately after the reading of the journal out of resnect for the memory of Representative Houk, of Ohio. Mr. Outhwaite. of Ohio, announced' the death of .Mr. Houk to the House and requested the appointment of a committee to accompany the remains to'Ohio. Appropriate resolutions were adopted and the House adjourned till Monday. Two Confessions. Mrs. Nnwed—l want to confess something to you, dearest. I deceived you about my asre; it is more than I told you. Mr. Nuwed—Then I may as well reciprocate, darling, I deceived y< u about my income: it is less than I told you. —Harper’s Bazar. Fair Catch for an Old Man. The hero of Vinalhaven, Me., is Uncle Tim Dyer, who distinguished himself and his 9ffih year by catching alone and in an open dory a monster halibut weighing 332. pounds.—Lewiston Journal. How She Conld Please Him. Aunt—l wish to do something to please you on your birthday, Charlie, but first I want to ask your teacher how you behave at school. Charlie—ls you reklly wish to please me, auntie, don’t ask him. Ah Old Odd Fellow. John Hill, of Derby, England, who is nearly 91 years old, was initiated into Prince Edward Lodge of Odd Fellows Christmas Dav, 1823. and is probably the oldest living member of the order. STATE RANKS AND PRODUCTS. Michigan Is first in copper, salt and lumber, second in iron, third in sheep, fifth in hops, sixth in wheat Georgia sends out every year about 1,000,000 bales of cotton, and cuts every yeai 200,000.000 feet of lumber. Missouri is first in mules, third in hogs and corn, sixth in iron and horses, seventh in oats, ninth in sheep. Maine has 20,000 square miles of pine forests. The lumber industry sends out 400,000,000 foot a year. New Jersey Is first in silk manufactures and zinc, fourth in iron, sixth in buckwheat, and seventh in rye.

I— The Soldiers Were Amused. After the repulse of the rebel attack on the Shah Nujeef at Lucknow, one I'andy counterfeited death with great skill, then all of a sudden sprang to his feot and ran like a deer, lie was still within easy range, and several rifles were leveled at him; but Sergeant Findley, who was on the rampart - and himself one of the best shots in tho service— called out: "Don't lire, men! Give the jxtor aevil a chance!" Instead of a vollev of bullets, ho got a cheer to speed him on his way. As soon as he heard it, he realized his position, halted, turned round, and putting up both his hands, with tho palms together, in front of his face, salaamed profoundly, and then walked slowly away, while the Highland soldiers on the ramparts waved their feathered bonnets and clapped their hands. - Imitated the Blahop. Many Episcopal bishops arc in the habit ofdescribing themnelves “by divine permission bishop of” their diocese, in official documents. A certain, bishop not long ago had occasion to send adch a document to amostdevout, but not highly educated, layman. Thereupon it became the duty of the layman to draw up and sign an official document relating to some church business, and noticing the phrase referred to in tho bishop’s paper, he thought it was incumbent upon him, also; to recognize the divine guidance. So, in entire good faith, he described himself as “John Smith, by divine permission grower and dealer in all kinds of flour and feed.” Ihe paper never got into the archives of the ch urch, however. Witty Criminals. Frank Lockwood, an English counsel of whom many stories are tola, was once defending a man at York who was accused of stealing cattle—“beasts,” they called them there. “Now, my man,” said Lockwood, “you say that you saw t hus and so: how far < an vou see a bea-t to know it?” “Just as far off as I am from you,” promptly returned the witness. In another ease a thief showed both wit and some logic, lie had been convicted of stealing a horse. “Yours is a very serious offense,” said the Judge, sternly; “fifty years, ago it was a hangfng matter.” “Well,” replied the prisoner, “and fifty years hence it mayn't be a crime at all.” What Produces Death. Some one says that few men die of age—almost all persons die of disappointment, personal, mental, or bodily toil, or accident. The passions kill men sometimes even suddenly. The common expression “choked with passion” has little exaggeration in it; for. even though not suddenly fatal, strong passions shorten life. Strong-bodied men often die young: weak men live longer, for the strong use their strength and the weak have pone to use. The latter take care of themselves, the former do not. As it is with the body, so it is with the mind and temper. The strong are apt to break, or. like a candle, run: the weak burn out. Pncle Sam’s Island Possessions. Capt. JoKn Ross, in speaking of something recently published in regard to the undesirability of the United States owning islands so far away as the Hawaiian Islands, says that it is not generally known that the United States own seventy-five islands in the North and South Pacific. They are nearly all within 12 degress of the equator, north and south, and are principally guano islands of small'size, whichhave been taken possession of by Americans. The American coasting laws apply to them, and foreign vessels are restricted from carrying guano.from them to the United States.—Portland Oregonian. Nearing the Grave. In old age infirmities and weakness hasten to close the gap between ns and the grave. Happily scientific research and pharmacal skill haVc allied themselves in furnishing us a reliable means of ameliorating the ailments incident to declining years, and of renewing waning physical energy. Its name is Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, a widely comprehensive remedy in disease, and an inestimable blessing to tlie elderly, the feeble, and the convalescent. Rheumatic ailments, trouble with the kidneys and lumbago are among the more common ailments of the aged. These are effectually counteracted by the Bitters, which is likewise a prevention and curative of malarial complaints. dyspepsia, constipation, and biliousness. It is highly promotive of appetite, sleep, and the acquisition of vigor. Ancient Engineering, One of the sights of China is the antique bridge ot Suen-tcbcn-fow, 2,500 feet long and 20 feet wide It has on each side fifty-two piers, upon which huge stones are laid, some of them 20 feet long. Many thousand tons of stone were used in the erection of this wonderful bridge, which is regarded by engineers as indicating constructive talent as wonderful as that which raised the Egyptian pyramids. Soapstone. in China soaostone is largely used in preserving structures built of .‘■and: stone and other stones liable to crumble from the effect of the atmosphere: and the covering with powdered soapstone in the form of paint on some of the obelisks in that country composed of stone liable to atmospheric deterioration has been the means of preserving them intact for hundreds of years. •State op Ohto, City op Toledo, ( Lucas County. | ”• FrXnk J. Cheney' makes oath that he is ths senior partner of the firm of F. J. Ch>ney & Co., doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of Hall’s Catarbh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY. Swofti to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 6th day of December, A. D. 1686, —, A. W. GLEASON. -4 sbaUt— — —x Botary Public, Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the'system. Send for testimonials, free. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Q ASF Sold by Druggists, 75 cents. Brown—And so Susan is to marry young Tenuous? Does he inherit anything? Black—Nothing, £ believe, beyound a squint from his mother and a slight suggestion of the gout from his father. The Past Guarantees The Future The fact that Hood’s Sarsaparilla has cured thousands of others is certainly sufficient reason for belief that it will cure you. It is the greatest blood purifier, the best nerve tonic, and quickest strength builder. Remember Hood’s Sarsaparilla is sold by all druggists, fl; six for $5. Prepared by C. I. Hood ,6 Co., Apothecaries. Lowell, Maas. Hood’s Pills are • mild oathartlo. .gjt jS Et.

Royal Buckwheat*. For generation!* it has been tho custom to mix tho batter for buckwheat cakes with yeaat or emptyings, retaining a portion of the batter left over from one morning to raise the cukes for the following day. If kept too warm, or not used promptly, this batter becomes excessively sour and objectionable. Buckwheat cakes raised by this means aro more often sour or heavy than light and j sweet. If oaten daily they distress the ; stomach and cause skin eruptions and itching. Instead of the old-fashionod way wo have been making buckwheat cakes this winter with Royal Baking Powder, mixing the batter fresh daily, and find the result wonderfully satisfactory. They are uniformly light and sweet, more palatable ii'nd wholesome, nnd can be eaten continuously without the slightest digestive inconvenience.. Besides they are mixed and baked in a moment, requiring no time to rise. Following is the receipt used: Two cups of pure buckwheat flour (not’’prepared” or mixed|; one cup of wheat flour, two tablespoons of Royal Baking Powder, andone-half teaspoonful of salt, all sifted well together. Mix with milk into a thin.batter and bake at once on a hot griddle. < >nce properly tested from this receipt, no other buckwheat will find its way to : our table.—Domestic Cookery. Easiest Way Out. The shortest and most intelligible chancery suit on record was probably one.—recorded by Mr. Croake James—between Lord Enniskillen and a lady litigant. It was about a piece of waste land that promised little harvest exI centtoj the lawyers, and his lordship called upon his opponent and proposed, instead of fightintr it out, to toss for it. “Come,” he said, producing a sovereign, “heads or tails, ma’am?” This very sensible lady at once fell into his humor, and cried “Tails!’’ — which it wgs. • What rather spoils the story was that she had afterwards misgivings about the respectability of this way of settling matters, and. selling the land in question, bestowed it on a charit> The Quaker and the Cow. The silent meditations of some worth}’ Quakers, in a tiny country meeting-house assembled, were much disturbed one recent Sabbath morn by the loud buzzing of an angry wasp. At last an elder solemnly rose, and stalking to the window he succeeded in killing the noisy intruder. Silence once more reigned supreme. A few minutes later, however, the loud bellowing of a cow in closer proximity to the door again disturbed the congregation. The elder rose, frowning at this second interruption, and a’ child who had watched with interest the killing of the wasp, demanded, in a whisper loud enough to be heard by all— / "Is he going to kill the cow?” Walnuts. Bordeaux is one of the largest exportingports in the world, perhaps the largest, for walnuts: and small quantities are now sent from Chili to Europe. The culture of the so-called English walnut—which, by-the-way, is not an English tree at all, but a native of the Orient and of Central and Eastern Asia, whence it was early introduced into Europe—is now dispersed over Italy, from the Alps to the valleys of Sicily. It is thought however that the number of cultivated walnut trees in Italy is diminishing as the demand for timber is increasing, being in great request by the cabinet-makers. Betrothal Custom in Spain. A curious custom obtains in some portions as spain with regard to betrothals. A voting man wno looks with favor upon a handsome young senorita and wishes to gain her hand calls on the parents for three successive days at the same hour of the day. At the last call he leaves his walking stick, and. if he is to win the desired bride, the cane is handed to him when he calls again. But, if he is not regarded with favor, the cane is thrown into the street, and in this way the young man is made to understand that further calls will be useless. Hole-Boring. Aningenious German, has invented a hole-boring contrivance which may be driven either by foot, hand, or steam power. The holes drilled by this dainty instrument are %ut onethousandtn of an inch in diameter and are the smallest that man has yet been able to pierce. The machine has a capacity of 22,000 per minute and is intended solely for drilling holes through diamonds, sapphires, rubies and other precious stones. A pearl-like purity of color.closely resemb’ing the enchantment ol early twihgut; thu> was her complexion tua'dd radiant by Glenn's Sulphur Soap. The toper’s nose proves him to be an artist in “still-life.”

a-^Pimples t Are tell-tale symptoms that your blood is not right—full of im- g ® purities, causing a sluggish and unsightly complexion. A few S bottles of S. S. S. will remove all foreign and impure matter, * S cleanse the blood thoroughly and give a clear and rosy corn- "J plexion. It is most effectual, and entirely harmless. I Chas. Heaton, 73 Laurel St, Phila., says:—-“I have had for years a humor in > my blood which made me dread to shave, as small boils or pimples wonld be cut g thus causing shaving to be a great annoyance. After taking three bottles of 3 my face is all clear and smooth as it should be—appetite « splendid, sleep well and feel like running a foot race, all g fr° m ‘h* use S. s. S. _ i Send for Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free. SWIFT SPECIFIC CO, Atlanta, Ga. | H jlwb :: i M, i r i i. Skg ■F_ ill M • # if? r~:: , KTI • : ->i Especially for Farmers, Miners, R. R. Hands and others. Double Sole extending down tor the heel. EXTRA WEARINC QUALITY. Thousands <>f Rubber Boot wearers testify this is the best they ever had. I Ask tour deiltr for then. and don’t be persuaded into an inferior article. |

Buffalo's Jntelleotnal Vqnino. 11 The driver of a delivery wagon found out recently tl»at he had been driving an animal that know almost as much as most men. Tho calks on the horse’s shoes had been worn bo smoothly that when he struck tho icy asphalt ho floundered around like a pig. He was urged on, however, but finally foil. The driver placed a blanket on the ; pavement to give the horse a firm footi ing in arising. When the animal got I on all fours he folt so safe that the driver could not budge him from the spot. He had to unhitch him and get another blanket, and keeping one before him, tho driver manag'd to get the animal to tho blacksmith.—Buffalo Enquirer. Rebukes from the Bench. The remark made on a prolix Scotch counsel, when some ono observed that, he was “surely wasting a great deal of time,” is among the wittiest of ttar anecdotes: “Time! Ho has long exhausted time, and has encroached upon eternity!” It is seldom, to do the judges justice, that they encourage this failingin counsel;but in Cockburn's “Memoirs” we are told how a dull anil commonplace advocate was almost frightened out of his wits by an observation of Lord Mcadowbank (who thought his style undignified : “Declaim, sir; why don’t you d’S’daim? Speak to me as if I were a populrr as. sembly.” Numbering Postage Stamp*. Post Office Inspector Stuart will indorse to the Department at Washington that postage stamps be numbered. The frequency with which post office robberies have occurred lately, has revived the idea of the numbering of stamps as Treasury notes and Government bills are numbered. “There is absolutely no way of identifyingstamps when they are stolen,” says Inspector Stuart. “Thieves can dispose of stamps with little danger. It would cost the Government less than it loses annually through robberies to number the stamps so as to make identificatiog easy. ” —Chicago Herald. THE MODERN INVALID Ha’ tastes medicinally, in keepinc with other luxuries. A remedy must bo pleasantly acceptable in form, purely wholesome in composition, truly beneficial in effect and entirely free from every objectionable quslity. If really ill he consults a physician: if constipated he uses the gentle family laxative Syrup of Figs. Genesis of Chimneys in England. Prior to tho year 1200 A. D , there was scarcely a score of chimneys in all | England. A queer law which regu- I lated the matter allowed but one in each “religious house visited on the Sabbath day by over 500 people, and one in each great hall of lord or duke.” In the houses of all others the smoke escaped through holes cut in the roofs for that purpose. —St. Louis Republic, 84 to California. This is our sleeping ear rate on the Phil-lips-Rock Island Tourist Excursions from Chicago to Los Angeles or San Francisco, via the scenic route and Ogden. You can go with Phillips, the best of all excursion managers, for he has each party accompanied by a special agent who goes the entire trip with patrons. These personally conducted excursions leave Chicago twice a week. Tuesday and Thursday. We have also a daily tourist ear service, via our Southern route, through the beautiful Indian Territory and Fort Worth to Los Angeles and San Francisco. The tourist car rate via this route, the same. Apply at Bock Island ticket office. 104 Clark street, John Sebastian, G. P. A., C.. B. LAP. By.. Chicago. Mrs. Grubbs (at the theater;—l thifik it’s perfectly disgraceful the fervent way those two lovers kiss on the stage. Mr. Grubbs—They don’t really Kiss, they only pretend to. They’re married. Lung Complaints. Bronchitis. Asthma. &e.. are speedily relieved, and if taken in time, permanently cured by Dr. D. Jayne’s Expectorant. You will find in it also a certain remedy for Coughs.and Colds. Hicarde—Still following the races, eh? Have any luck picking tne winners? Oldsport—l am not trying to pick the winners. I’ve got asure thing on plucking the losers. I’m bookmaking. Beecham s Pills, are a wonderful medicine. Cures any bilious of nervous disorder. fever, sick headache, etc. 25 cents a box. PEOPLE who are always wishing for some other kind of weather are getting it this year. Hatch’s Universal Cough Syrup will care that cough surprisingly quick. 25c. \ It seems odd that a flying debtor should cross the ocean to avoid the bi 1 l-o wes. • FITS! All fit* • topp’d fr eby Dr. Ki- e’< Great Nerve Rerx-OaCr. No tit* aiu-r first day’s use. Marvek u* cures. Treati-v find $2.00 trial botte free toF»t vases, teud tu Dr. Kline. 931 Arch St. Phila.. Pa. A GIRL waists her energy when she hugs another girl.

SWAiP-ROOT CURED KE. INTENSE PAIN IN THE KIDNEYS AND BACK. Urinary Disorder Instantly Relieved. ■ to: - ■■■'■ Moravia, N. Y. Sept 7,1 M& Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, Gentlemen;- Last winter I was taken with , o- severe pains through 1 me in the region of I my kidneys; tha I pains were so severe 1 In I cou ld hardly endure IM W 1 pf I my face and eyre were * ¥ J as red as blood; tho \ ■ sweat stood in great 1 drops all over me; 1 A WIUI lIM coM •• lea and was in ferrlMa {FiesHK BKey holds,\ pa j n while voiding urine. I purchased one bottle of Dr. Kilmer's Swsmp-Root, also ono bottle ot his UA O Anointment. They Gave me immediate relief. I heater! the Anointment in with a flat-froifc In sous days time the pains had all disappeared. I think Swamp-Hoot one of the greatest medicines ever offered to suffering humanity. Anyone wishing to write me may du so and I will gladly answer. i Yours truly,, . Frank B. Reynolds. At Drusglstm, 50 cent and SI.OO “lovidiclß* Guide to Health” free-Conaiitatkm Dr. Kilmer & Co.. - Bifighamton, N. Y. WALTER BAKER & COT (7ft COCOA and CHOCOLATE wk,”’iA Highest Awards (Medals and Diplomas) World’s Columbian ts Exposition. AD fr VA On tbo following articlMk la iTirwra namely: fg Oa BREAKFAST COCOI, m 2; RIPREIIUi Ao. 1 CHOMLITB, itl I lUfiEHJIAN SWEKT CHOCOLATE, 1 VAXH LA CHOCOLATE, COCOA BITTER, Fo r •• parity of material,** ••excellent flavor,” and “uniform even composition.” •OLD BY GROCERS EVERYWHERE* WALTER BAKER & CO.. DORCHESTER. MASS, Ely’s CatarrH Cleanses tho >. cuaE ’ t , Nasal 4 >a ssages. Allays Pain and .Tw Inflammation, Heals the Sores, gl*’* / F 'S' Restores the -tS' 5 Senses of Taste and Smell. TBY THE CURE. H AY’FSVER A particle Is applied Into each nostril ana Is agreeable. Price oO cents n t Druggists, or by malh ELY BROTHERS. :>S Wai run St., New York. ~, DO ¥OU LIKE TO TRAVEL! READ THIS ABOUT CALIFORNIA! The WABASH RAILROAD has placed on sale low rate single and round trip tickets to all principal Pacific coast points, giving a wide choice of routes both going and returning, with an extreme return limit of Nine Months. Stop-overs are granted at pleasure on round trip tickets west of St Louis and tho Missouri River, and by taking the WABASH but one change of cars is necessary to reach Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento and Portland, Ore. Remember tho WABASH is the peoples favorite route and is the only line running magnificent free Reclining Chair Cars and Palace Sleepers In ail through fast trains to St Louis, Kansas City and Omaha. For Rates, routes, maps, and general information, cal) uponor adt ress any of the undermentioned Passenger Agents of the Wabash System. R. G. BUTLER. D. P A., Detroit, Mich. F. H. TRISTRAM. C. P. A., Pittsburg, Pa. P. E. DOMBAUGH. P. & T. A., Toledo. Ohio. R. G. THOMPSON P. Jt T. A., Fort Wayne, Ind. I. HALDERMAN, M, P. A.. 201 Clark St., Chicago, HL G. 0. MAXFIELD. D. P. A., Indianapolis, Ind F. CHANDLER, G. P. & T. A.. St. Louis, M<X ° W4KKA -’ ,TED - O “ J WW By mail, postage paid, 11 cent a package and up. G rand lot of EXTRAS givenwith every order. Prettiest ■ BwaiStt2 and on, y P* l ®® Catalogue in the world with pictures ot all varieties. Send yours And neighbors' address. H . SHUMWAY. ■IIHU di Ullll U.I I MITSE.OCKFORD. - ILLINOIS. ■S3 SHOE isting from the money and price n. EverV ! no subeM-s---ifs for RiV ir complete) s and gen;nd for J/Caialogutf giving instructions how to order by mail. Postage free. You can get the best bargains of dealers who push c?ur shoes. »ALI PAPERS \ 10x12 Tor 51.25 12x14 for St.so ’C 0 14x16 for 1.75 16x18 for 2.00 to iiiatth from tn 4c\-%xtnt. Send Sc for Sam- jx 0 pies and'fuU Directions for Hanging. 0 A SCOVILLE WALL PAPER MFG. CO.. 4 250 to 254 S. Clinton St.. Chicago. B'asthma—... — CURED. POPHAM’S ASTHMA BPECIHO Qive« Relief in Five Minutes Trial Package sent FREE. Sold by Druggists. One Box sent post-paid on receipt of SI.OO. Six Boxes, >4.50. Add. Thos. Popham,Phila.Pa DON’T MARRY until you are cured of that weaknei*. State y<mr caae m CONFIDENCE and get a I'ennmal letter tn ngard to it from a doctor that treat* nothing else, ami who will prove to be your friend. Atklresa, Box 9S. Dubuque, fa. nmoniim gentleman who told hi» Pr KNIIivuI ' *ouipanion on the train that ha I LnUUllnL wouidbuy 10,000 bushelHi twheat if be knew how to get about it. will write C. F. VAN WINKLE Jk CO., La Salle Street. Chicago, and inclose stamp, he will receive a copy of the book, "Speculation and How to Trade." tree of ebarge. ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Sore relief 1 OfflnWß KIDDERB PABTILLE n ITEILTC THOM A S P. SIMI SON. Washington, f M I EH I Q D. C. No atty's fee until Patent oba 1 udued. Write for Inventor'sGuidMb PATENTS and PENSIONS Secured. No advance fee. Fitzgerald & Co.. ”i«thand G,” Washington. D. C. F. W. N. U. - No. 7—94 When Writing to Advertisera, pu<y yonsa* the Advertisement ui this paper. M M Iff GURtb WHtRE AU ELSE FAILS- ta HBest Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use intima Bold by druggist s,