Democratic Sentinel, Volume 22, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 June 1898 — Page 3

Ye? VOUlfl If you are young you naturally appear ao. If you are old, why appear so? Keep young Inwardly; we will look after the outwardly. You need not worry laager about those little streaks of gray; advance agents of age. Ayers Hair Vigor will surely restore color to gray hair: and it will also give your hair all the wealth and gloss of early life. Do not allow tne falling of I tour hair to threaten you ongerwith baldness. Do not be annoyed with dandruff. We will send you our book on the Hair and Scalp, free upon request. Mfrfta to tho Doctor. It you do not obtain all the benefit* you expected from the uie of the visor, write tho doctor about It. Probably there I* *om* difficulty with your general «y*tem which may be easily removed. Address, DR. J. C. AYER, ' Lowell, Mas*.

Foreign Pat nts Ruled Out, A decision by the United States Court of Appeals at St. Louis seems to establish as a principle of law the fact that a foreign manufacturer working under a foreign patent and manufacturing an article which has also been patented in this country cannot import and sell In this country the article so patented, the American patent giving to the American patentee the exclusive right to manufacture and sell here. There has just been erected in the Mount Clare shops of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at Baltimore a new high pressure steam boiler for the purpose of testing locomotive boilers under steam pressure. Heretofore a locomotive had to be hauled to the outside of the shop, fire built in the firebox and steam gotten up in order to make a test, this method consuming much valuable time. Under the new arrangement all this is done while the engine is standing in the shop, a system of steam pipes having been arranged so that the engines on any track in the erecting shop can be tested without being removed. Cotton Manufacture in Mexico. Mexico has been manufacturing cotton goods for centuries, the first cotton mill on a considerable having been established in Pueblo by an enterprising Spaniard in the sixteenth century, not long after the founding of that city. Coughing Leads to Consumption. Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough at once. Go to your druggist to-day and get a sample bottle free. Sold in 25 and 50 cent bottles. Go at once; delays are dangerous. . Lighthouse in TwO Ways. A lighthouse of bamboo has been built in Japan. It is said to have greater power of resisting the waves than any other kind of wood, and does not rot like ordinary wood. British Control. Great Britain controls 21 out of every 1,000 square miles of the earth’s surface. It Is hard to personate and act a part long; for where truth is not at the bottom nature will always be endeavoring to return, and will peep out and betray herself one time or another.—Tillotson. Hall's Catarrh Cure, Is taken Internally. Price 76 cents. The greater the difficulty the more glory in surmounting it—skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests.—Epicurus. Piso’s Cure for Consumption is our only medicine for coughs and colds. —Mrs. C. Beltz, 439 Bth ave., Denver, Col., Nov. 8, *895. Love, that has nothing but beauty to keep it in good health, is short-lived, and apt to have ague fits.—Erasmus. Why isn’t an actor cut up when be appears in several parts?

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The Paper Makers.

One morning In early summer, while standing beside an old rail fence watching some cows that were crapping the grass, my attention was attracted by the peculiar movements of a wasp that settled on the rail beside me. The rail was covered with a light gray fuzz of woody fibre beaten up from the decaying wood by the excessive soakings it had received from the long spring rains, and when the wasp had gathered as much of this as he could carry he slowly flew away. In a short time there were a dozen or more of those industrious pulp gatherers at work on the old rail, and as fast as each of them ob tained a load, away he flew in the direction of a dump of bujties that grew beside a small stream. My curiosity was aroused, and I determined to find out if possible whalj they were doing with such a quantity of fibefj and, approaching the thicket cautiously, I soon discovered them at work on a good-sized nest which hung from the limb of a white beech sapling. I was able to get quite near it, for wasps are not apt to be quarrelsome if left alone, and these were too busy to take heed of anything except their work. , As fast as their loads were deposited they flew down to the brook, and, having “wet their whistle,” returned to the nest and settled about beating the fiber into a thin sheet, which was so deftly joined to the main body of the nest that the jointure was Imperceptible. There was a constant throng of workers coming and going, the objective points being the nest, the old fence, and the brook, and while each addition to the structure was only the tiniest mite, yet it grew perceptibly under the united efforts of those little builders.

A Woman’s Influence.

George Washington Issued the first Presidential proclamation for a Thanksgiving observance. It may not be generally known that a woman was largely instrumental in bringing about the annual observance of the day, but such is the case. Sarah Josephs Buell Hale is the name of the woman who advocated the yearly Thanksgiving Day. For several years previous to 1864 the custom had fallen into disuse. Through the columns of a magazine she edited, Mrs. Hale earnestly urged a return to the annual custom, and President Lincoln ably seconded her pleadings by issuing in 1864 another Presidential proclamation for a general Thanksgiving Day. Since then the custom has not been changed, and it bids fair to stay as it is to the end of time. And who would wish to change it? What would we do without the great family reunions, when the children, grandchildren and perhaps the greatgrandchildren come back to the dear old home, bringing happy memories of her young days to the silver-haired se-rene-faced mother as she clasps her children and her children’s children in her eager, loving arms? It is a hallowed day, and old and young alike love its joyousness and generous good cheer.

HOW RELIEF CAME.

From Cole County Democrat, Jefferson City, Missouri. When la grippe visited this section, about seven years ago, Herman H. Eveler, of 811 W. Main street, Jefferson City, Mo., was one of the victims, and has since been troubled with the after effects of the disease. He is a well-known contractor and builder, a requiring much mental and physical work. A year ago his health began to fail and he was obliged to discontinue work. That he lives to-day is almost a miracle. He says: “I was troubled with shortness of breath, palpitation of the heart and a general debUrty. My back also pained me severely. “I tried one doctor after another and numerous remedies suggested by my friends, but without apparent benefit,

A Contractor's Difficulty.

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An Ancient Boycott.

This notice of a boycott more than 100 years before the word was invented appeared in a London paper in 1735: “There being some Indian and French silks now selling by auction in this town, and two or three brewers’ wives in the earl of Meath’s liberty having bought a few pieces thereof, the master weavers and dyers, as well as journeymen of those corporations, give notice by beat of drum that they would not drink any liquor whatever brewed by the husbands of the said women, who would encourage foreign manufacture when there are numbers'of poor weavers in a starving condition in this town and all over the kingdom, for wantrof employment.”

Shake Into Your Shoes

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Simple Tests for Eggs.

A fresh egg is known by the dull appearance of its shell; a bad egg looks glossy. Drop an egg into water; If it sinks quickly and remains at the bottom it is probably fresh, but if It stands on end it is doubtful, and If it floats it is quite bad. The light test is applied by placing the egg In or In front of a paper tube and holding it up to a candle. If, on looking through it, the yolk appears round and the white surrounding it Is clear, the chances are that the egg is fresh. a

Lane’s Family Medicine

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PAYING THE PENALTY

CHAPTER XII.—-(Continued.) “What do yon think of our new friend, Earl?” asked the casjiier. ‘T hardly know what to think,” replied the teller, who had returned to his station and who seemed yet more nervous than before. “He seems a queer genius.” “The idea of his asking if it was not possible for a wildcat bill to be in that package, and thinking if there was it would be returned to ns when he knew that the package never reached the Central bank.” * “Something strange about that, very strange,” Earl said thoughtfully, “He was lost in contemplating your features, Earl. I hardly believe he knew what he was saying.” “He may be some crank whom that reward offer has brought forward,” said ‘Earl. “That man is no fool,” remarked Terry. “I imagine he has seen no small part of thia globe. He must be all of forty. What piercing black eyes he has —as black as yours.” “Were his eyes black?” “Very certainly. He might be over here from Europe on this case. He is a shrewd man, notwithstanding his blunder, and probably an old detective. Did you notice his accent? I hardly think he is a native of this country/* “Did you ascertain his name, Mr. Terry?” “No, he did not inform me and I did not care to inquire. But in my opinion we shall see that man again. If the iqatter of that robbery is ever ferreted out, I believe he will prove an important factor in the case.” “He may. It is four o’clock.” “True. We will close the bank.” Once on the street, Earl remarked: “Do you take tea with your intended to-night? If so, I shall have company going north.” “I am going home to tea,” replied Terry; “but shall call later and inquire about Janette. Poor girl. She does not rally very fast. I trust we shall not lose her.” “Qh, the doctor says her case is by no means critical. I will report to Laura that you will call.” “Thanks.” And each young man went his way. Many times ere Earl reached the banker’s residence, he asked himself this question: “What did that man mean by asking Terry if he was certain that none of the bills making up that package were the bills of defunct banks? “What did he mean? Who is he? What is he? A detective certainly; but I fail to see ” The young man entered the house and made his way to his room to resume his speculations regarding the man in navy blue.

CHAPTER XIII. If Earl Kellogg had not been so deeply engrossed speculating as to the man in blue, as he walked homeward on the evening of July ninth, he possibly might have glanced behind him. Had he done so he would have seen, not a block in his rear, the gentleman of mystery following in his wake. Possibly, could he caught occasional words that fell, in a low tone, from the lips of the man of whom he was thinking, his nervous condition might have been heightened. The countenance of the man in blue bore an entirely different expression from the inquiring one that had pervaded it when he was questioning the cashier in the bank. Satisfaction and determination were seated there now,-and anon a peculiar smile would illumine the visage. The eyes would almost seem to speak and utter words expressive of the thoughts that filled the brain." At times the lips were closely pressed together, at others that smile—that enigmatical smile—would part them, revealing slightly the white and firm-set teeth. Again a low laugh, not exactly an exultant chuckle, but a laugh indicative of a sense of conviction, would pervade the atmosphere immediately around him, and ofttimes words would' folld’w it. ’ Once the mysterious stranger halted for a moment and gazed at the buildings on the opposite side of the street. “I am walking too fast,” he said. “But I must not lose sight of Earl Kellogg. I am on the right trail, and now for a decisive stroke. If it is as I suspect, ten thousand dollars is mine, at least—what is to prevent? But no; even I could not do that. I may be altogether wrong in my surmises. I can but follow the clue I have. Strange! I wonder what has become of—l shall soon learn.” And the gentleman in blue hastened forward again.

and began to give up hope. Then I saw Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills for Pale People extolled in a St Louis paper, and after inv e s tigation decide d to give them a trial. “After u s - ing the first

His eyes were on Earl’s form when the latter entered the gate leading to the banker’s residence. He crossed the street, walked up on the opposite side and saw him enter the door. Seeing no one at the windows, he crossed over and read on the door plate the name —“Stephen Z. Kellogg.” “By Jove!” he exclaimed. “That young man has entered the banker’s residence. What does that mean? Oh, as his nephew he probably resides with him. I had not counted on that “His nephew! There is but one way he could have becomjj his nephew, unless I am completely at sea. It will not do to stand here. I will ponder this matter over and to-morrow I will learn how Earl Kellogg became the banker’s nephew.” His soliloquy ended, the man of mystery retraced his steps to the business center of the city. The following morning a man of apparently middle life, dressed in a drab business suit, was sauntering along the walk on the opposite side of the street and in front of the Kellogg residence, when Robert Kellogg and Earl left the house. This man was yet in the vicinity when the banker, accompanied by Elinor Kellogg and Laura, stepped out on the piazza and his eyes rested quickly on the three forms before him. “More, much more than I expected!” he muttered; Laura was dressed for the street, while it was evident that the widow, whose head was uncovered, and whose black hair glistened beneath the rays of the morning sun, had but accompanied them to the door. “You appear unusually worried this morning, dear Elinor,” said Mr. Kellogg. “You must positively have Thomas drive you through the parks to-day. Your confinement to the house since Janette’s illness has been too constant. Let us hope for the best. I dislike to see clouds on that fair brow. Good-bye.” . And imprinting a kiss on his intended’s lips, Mr. Kel.logg and his daughter descended from the piazza. “I will surely be back within an hour, aunt,” Laura called back as they entered the carriage. The madam watched the vehicle until it had disappeared in the distance, after which, with the words, “If that man only knew what is worrying me he would be slightly she re-entered the house. Not five minutes later there was a jingling of the doorbell. Julia answered its summons. “Is the lady of the house at home?” asked the gentleman in drab. “Yes, sir, she done just go upstairs.” “Will you inform her that a gentleman li below who desires to speak to her fgr • moment?’ <

“If you will step in de parlor, Marsr,.. I ’form her right away ” The gentleman was soon seated in the room designated. /X *1 do wonder,” thought the widow as •he descended the stairs, “who this man can be—why he has called for me. I hope it is nothing relating to—Lord! I feel so nervous. Everything startles me now. But, pshaw! I will venture it is .nothing.” ZThe madam entered the parlor. The door was insta.ntly closed, but not by her hand. ' „ The only inmates of that room were Elinor Kellogg and the gentleman in drab—he whom, the day previous, the cashier had designated as the man in blue. At the expiration of thirty minutes the parlor door opened, and the man who had called to speak to the madam for a moment, crossed the threshold. “At two at the north entrance, at the head of this street,” he said, glancing back at a form seated on the sofa. “Yes, at two o’clock.” The mysterious individual hastened •way, and somehow there was now an exultant expression on his features. The widow, for five minutes, remained motionless; then, passed otft of the room. Her features were twitching convulsively and ber face was colorless as she ascended the stairs to her room, which she entered, closing the door carefully behind her. A half-hour later the madam was again seated by Janette’s side. She had seemingly regained" her usual composure, but a strange light eminated from her dark eyes. “How do you feel now, my love?” she had asked Janette as she resumed her seat. “So weak, allot; so languid! And this distressed feeling in my stomach. I can hardly describe It.” “Drink this, dear.” And the madam* handed her a small glass filled with a reddish fluid resembling wine. Laura soon after returned with new remedies that the doctor had prescribed, and the two ladles strove to dispel all gloom from the mind of the patient sufferer on the couch. After lunch, the madam again repaired to her apartments, remaining there until near two o’clock, when she appeared at the door of Janette’s room. “I am going for a little walk, my dear girls,” she said. “Why, aunt," said Laura, “the carriage Is at your command!” “I know, dear, but walking is much more healthful. I shall not make an extended trip, and when I tire will return.” Ten minutes later she entered the park at the head of Dearborn avenue. A gentleman who had been seated beneath an elm a short distance away arose from his seat, joined her,- and the madam and her companion were soon hidden from view by the foliage of the park.

CHAPTER XIV. The evening of the fifteenth of July, we again find Arnos Kellogg of North Carolina seated in the library of his Wilmington residence. He seems in a thoughtful mood, and an open letter lies on the desk before him. “I really hardly know if I should have summoned Dr. Strong on this matter,” he presently remarked. “And yet, it would be terrible if the girl should die, and from the effects of the gentle nursing of the one who will become my brother’s second wife. Strange what ill fortune has followed Stephen since the advent of Elinor in his hjme. First -his poor wife dies. Next an express collector is robbed of twenty thousand dollars going from his bank. Now he writes me that the attending physician regards Janette, who has been ailing for weeks, in a critical condition. Gastric inflammation of the stomach and of a chronic character, he states, the doctor pronounces her malady. At times she seems to be on the way .to recovery, then unexpectedly a relapse takes place and she is a greater sufferer than before.’ “My brother notices that each relapse is bringing her nearer to the grave. The very symptoms—the very condition Andrew was in. If Dr. Strong was right in his conjectures—if Andrew died an unnatural death, and Janette was to fall a second victim, I could never forgive myself. It is my duty to consult Dr. Strong. Why, on the first of September the woman will become Stephen’s wife. The girl is in a critical condition now. Surely there is no time to lose. If there has been no wrong doing, all is well. If there has been foul play, my brother must know it ere the first of September.” “Good evening, Amos.” “Why, I failed to hear your summons at the door, doctor. But come in and be seated. And you, too, Sellars. You are welcome, I assure you. There are the pipes on the mantel. Take seats; this is to be a conference.” “As you stated in your note that you desired to cqpfer with me in relation to a case in Stephen’s family very similar to that which carried off poor Andrew, I deemed it best that Mr. Sellars be present. He was here, you know, on the other occasion.” “Yom were perfectly right. We might have had to send for him. Much depends on the result of this conference.” “There is a case of gastric inflammation in your brother’s family?” “Exactly.” “I had expected to hear of one before to-day. What member of his family, and how long has the patient been ailing?” “Understand me, doctor," said Amos, “I am as firmly convinced as ever that Andrew died from natural causes.” “And I am as firmly convinced that he did not,” the doctor said. “You remember how worked up we were when I first learned of the death of my brother’s wife, and of my writing a letter that much surprised him, requestirfg all the details of the illness and death?”

“Geftatnjy?’ “Well, when we received the requested details, it was perfectly apparent that Thalia Kellogg had been in the hands of a skilled physician and had died from natural causes.” “Even after having been nursed by Andrew’s widow,” observed the doctor. “I have all faith in the purity of Elinor Kellogg’s character; but I am not infallible in my judgment. Stephen’s younger daughter, Janette, is suffering from gastric inflammation of the stomach. Her physician pronounces her in a critical condition. My brother and Elinor will, on the first of September, become man and wife.” “Heavens!” exclaimed the physician. “I would carry a heavy heart through life if this daughter should die and it afterwards was demonstrated that the one who is apparently nursing her as tenderly as she did Andrew and Thalia Kellogg had been instrumental in her death. It would be horrible for Stephen to wed a—a ” “Speak it out. A murderess!” “I felt it a duty to lay this matter before you.” "How long has Janette been ill?” “Ailing for two months, I believe. Here is the letter. Read it.” “For two months,” said the doctor, as he took the missive. “And apparent gastric inflammation of a chronic character There is where I made the mistake in my diagnosis of Andrew’s case. All the symptoms of an ordinary case of chronic gastric inflammation were there—continually there. But ordinary remedies were impotent to combat the deadly poison that in minute doses was daily finding its way into his system. I will read Stephen’s letter.” "Do so. Well, Mr. Sellars, you have not taken hold of the Union Express Company’s case? You are not after that ten thousand dollars?” “Hardly,” replied Sellars, with a quiet smile, “Chicago is almost too distant, And jret, were there, I ibould prob’

aWy take bold ot the case. It is of the class that I get interested in.” “Chloe! Oh, Chloe!” called Amos, “Here 1 is, Marae Ainos!” “Bring the decanter and the rest of ♦he fixings.” “Yes, Marse Amos.” A moment later Mr. Kellogg was mixing the toddies. “Downright murder!” suddenly exclaimed the doctor, leaping to his feet. “If you fall to act in this case, Amos, and to do it at once, I shall act without you.” “Then you are more than ever impressed with the belief that Elinor Kellogg is a poisoner?” “She is after Stephen’s fortune. She had ruined Andrew and helped him out of the world in order to be freed from her fetters. In regard to the causes of Thalia Kellogg’s death, I am not prepared to express an opinion.” “Surely her physician’s statement and my brother’s letter stating all the circumstances of her years of iuvalidism, should set at rest all doubts of foul play there.” "It would seem so. And yet, it was only after Andrew’s death that I became fully convinced that he died from the effects of poison. But now, as I was about to remark, one of Stephen’s daughters is critically ill; supposedly from a malady that seldom attacks people in the bloom of youth. Something is decidedly wrong. In my opinion Elinor Kellogg is taking steps to diminish the size of your brother’s family.” “What would you have me do? Write my brother of all our suspicions?’ “By no means. Why, man, Elinor has won your brother’s heart—is his intended bride. Seemingly she is devoted to every member of his family. He would laugh at our suspicions and cast your letter into the fire. Love blinds people, particularly so, men of Stephen’s age.” “What then?” “If you .would save the life of your niece, she must be immediately removed from the residence of her father—taken entirely from the tender care of Andrew’s widow. But even now it may be too late.” ” • (To be continued.?

AUSTRALIAN EXPLORER GONE.

Ernest Giles, Hero of Many Perilous Feats, Passes Away. One of the greatest of Australian explorers has passed away, if not “unhonored and unsung,” at least In unde-, served obscurity. For Ernest Giles well and truly did his share of the work of lifting the veil of mystery that for so long enshrouded the interior of the Island continent and his name stands high with those of such gallant and undaunted hardy pioneers of colonization as the ill-fated Burke and Wills, who perished so miserably; Sir Thomas Mitchell, Sturt, Kennedy, Dr. Leichhardt and Sir George Grey. His contributions to our geographical knowledge were such as should have earned him substantial reward and honorable recognition; for he devoted the best years of his life to his work. Tall, muscular and commanding, sitting his horse as only a born bushman sits, he was the beau ideal of a leader of men bent on desperate and daring enterprise—to fight with the terrors of the unknown desert and the agonies and horrors of thirst. Twenty-five years ago he made his first success as an explorer, when he led a party through unknown country 300 miles westward from the telegraph line that traverses the center of Australia from north to south. A second journey, initiated by Baron Von Muller, who had formed a high opinion of Giles’ resourcefulness and daring under the most trying circumstances, resulted in his adding to the blank map of the Interior a knowledge of 600 miles of new country. In this journey he was accompanied by only four other white men, some aboriginals and twenty-five horses. The hardships they endured were terrible, and before reaching the west coast (after being out nearly a year from their starting point) they had to kill and live upon the few horses that remained alive. In 1875 the generosity of Sir Thomas Elder enabled him to start on a third expedition, which was amply equipped and provisioned for eighteen months. For hundreds of miles the route of the expedition lay through a succession of fearful waterless deserts. Fortunately, on this occasion he had camels, or else he and his party would never have returned. Once they traveled for sixteen days over one sandy stretch of 330 miles without discovering water. Yet he brought this daring trip of 2,400 miles to a successful issue by reaching one of the outlying settlements in western Australia, and then, after restng, he struck north about 200 miles of his first route and returned to south Australia. For this feat he was rewarded with the somewhat barren honor of the gold medal of the Royal Geographical Society. Early in 1889 he published one of the most interesting of the many books written on Australian exploration, “Australia Twice Traversed.” His knowledge of the wild black tribes of the interior was not excelled by any other man in Australia, and equaled only by that of Ernest Favenc, another fellow who has done great work for his ‘adopted country, and, like Giles and the rest of these devoted men, earned nothing for the benefit he has conferred upon the Australian people. Poor Giles, a year ago, was given an an official position on Coolgardie gold field by the government of western Australia. A severe cold which developed into pneumonia carried off one of the most resolute and undaunted men that ever looked across the heart-break-ing expanse of an Australian desert.— Pall Mall Gazette. «

Modern Economics in Milk Business.

An application of modern economics to the milk business, profitable alike to the producer, the consumer and the middleman, Is reported from Scranton, Pa. All the wholesale and retail dealers were bought out by a syndicate, which concentrated the distribution of the milk at one central creamery in the city. Another radical innovation was a reduction of the number of peddlers by three-fourths. It was found th|t by the establishment of a proper system of districting the public were served better than ever by only onefourth of the number of peddlers, to say nothing of the great saving in working expenses. Under the old systeni the winter price of milk to consumers in Scranton was 8 cents per quart, and sto 6 cents in summec Now the price Is 6 cents in winter and 5 cents in summer. A contract has been entered into for all the milk produced within a radius of twenty miles of the city, and farmers are receiving 1% cents a quart In summer and 2% cents in winter for all the milk they have, delivered at the company’s creameries in various parts of the milk-producing territory. These prices average nearly % cent higher than under the old competitive system, and producers get full pay for all their milk, instead of suffering heavy losses by the failure of irresponsible peddlers. The-steam power of the world may be reckoned as equivalent to the strength of 1,000,000,000 men, which Is more than twice the number of workmen existing. The State of Texas is about 75,000 square jpileg larger area tbaa Spalft.

A Valuable New Book on the War.

The war with Spain is the topic now uppermost in the minds of the people, and, as the navy is playing the most important part in this memorable conflict, every one is anxious to follow the movements of the fleets and acquire authentic information regarding the construction, speed and armament of each vessel. The most accessible source from which to obtain a thorough knowledge regarding American warships Is “The Official Photographs of the United States Navy.” This Is a hand- - some book, with illuminated cover, containing over 200 views made by E. H. Hart,-official naval photographer, together with a large colored map of the East and West Indies, showing all the Spanish possessions and by means of which the reader can locate the position of eakh squadron. It is impossible to enumerate the wide range of subjects covered without naming them all, but it can be said that no feature that is of any importance is omitted. Torpedo boats, torpedo boat destroyers, cruisers, battleships, gunboats, monitors, rams, dynamite cruisers, dispatch vessels and other war craft are shown, exhibiting the American navy as it exists to-day. A complete description of the construction, displacement, size, speed, batteries, armor, crew and cost of each boat enables the reader to form an accurate estimate of our fighting strength. Included with these are photographs of the leading Spanish men-o’-war, also fully described. Perhaps the most interesting portions of the book are views of the Maine, taken before the disaster in Havana harbor, showing the life and discipline aboard the battleship, together with portraits of the officers and crew, supplemented by photographs taken after the explosion, depicting the divers at their work, and other incidents in connection with this sad and memorable event Taken all in all, it is doubtful if so much in the way of immense public interest and concern and so opportune in the scope covered was ever presented at such a low price. The book is sent by mail, postpaid, on receipt of twenty-five cents, by Chicago Newspaper Union, 93 ‘ South Jefferson street, Chicago, 111.

Spring Hair Cutting.

Here’s a story of old times on a big Texas cattle ranch: “The-boys that came in late from five or six months’ floating trip or sojourn in some isolated camp would have their uncut locks hanging away, down on their shoulders, and a staple entertainment was roping them to trim their hairs, in all sorts of shapes, with sheep or reaching shears. Some of them would fight like tigers and have to be roped, thrown down, and hog-tied before the deed could be doap. One fellow that had handsome hair beefed about fearful. He said he wasn't going to have no darned blacksmiths or cowpunchers cut his hair; he was going to,have a barber cut it right. And when the men got it sawed off in scollops to suit them, and gave the word to turn him loose, he. went and got his gun and pawed around considerable. We all had to get out our guns,, and it took a lot of reasoning to get him round. But when the next outfit turned up, he was in for roping and cutting hair with the best of us.”

Public Clocks.

Few cities are provided with public clocks of such a size and prominent location as to indicate time over metropolitan districts. But it is high time to check kidney and bladder complaint manifested to the sufferer by inactivity of the organs. Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters remedies this, and cures dyspepsia and nervousness.

Trees and Tides.

A very curious theory lately revived is that the sap of a living tree ebbs and flows in some way in sympathy with the tides of the ocean. The idea comes from Italy, where a grower of vines and other fruit trees, who is also a chemist, has been experimentln'g in this direction. He says that no tree should be lopped or pruned except during the hours of ebb tide. He has taken fourteen years to come to this conclusion, and now always acts upon it The result is his trees and vines have developed beautiful foliage, bear splendid crops and are quite free from the attacks of the insects which devastate surrounding properties.

Difficulty of Crushing Steel.

It is easier to crush the hardest stone known than steel. Corundum was chosen for the stone in a recent experiment. A weight of six tons smashed the corundum, but forty-two tons were required to crush the steel. With a loud explosion the steel flew into powder, and sparks are said to have bored minute holes in the crushing machine.

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