Jasper County Democrat, Volume 5, Number 23, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 September 1902 — Page 7

He Knew One.

“Well, you're a veterinary surgeon—what do you know about a horse?” asked a browbeating attorney. “I don’t pretend to be a horse doctor,” replied the witness, “but I know a good deal of the nature of the animal.” “That means to say you know a horse from a jackass when you see them,” continued the lawyer in the same style, looking knowing and glancing triumphantly around. “Oh, yes, Just so!” drawled out the intended victim, gazing intently at his legal tormentor. “For instance, I should never take you for a horse!”—Tid Bits.

Record of the Past.

The best guarantee of the future l» the record of the past and over fifty thousand people have publicly testified that Doan’s Kidney Pills have cured them of numerous kidney ills, from Common backache to dangerous diabetes, and all Xhe attendant annoyances and sufferings from urinary disorders. They have been cured to stay cured. Here is one case: Samuel J. Taylor, a retired carpenter, residing at 312 South Third street, Goshen, lnd.. says: “On the 25th day of August, 1K97, 1 made an affidavit before Jacob C. Mann, notary public, stating my experience with Doan’s Kidney Pills. I had suffered for thirty years and was compelled at times to walk by the aid of crutches, frequently passed gravel and suffered excrutiatingly. I took every medicine on the market that I heard about and some gave me temporary relief. I began taking Doan's Kidney Pills and the result! I gave to the public in tlie statement above referred to. At tills time, on 'he 19tlji day of July, 1902, 1 make this further statement that during the five years which have elapsed I have had no occasion to use either Doan’s Kidney Pills or any other medicine for my kidneys. The cure effected was a permanent one.” A FREE TRIAL of this great kidney medicine which cured Mr. Taylor will be mailed off application to any part of the If. 'S. Address Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. For Bale by all druggists, 50c per box.

The Oysters Were All Right.

“Doctor, don’t you think that raw oysters are healthy?” “Yes; I never knew one to complain. H —lllustre N'ationale. Hall's Catarrh Care, b taken internally. Price 73 cents. Quentin Mafsys was estremely fond ot any kind of nuts. I cannot praise Piso’s Cure enough for the wonders it has worked in curing me. —R. H. Seidel, 229(5 Olive street, St. Louis, Mo., April 15, 1901. Please rcmemlter Mrs. Austin's Pancakes. Please remember Mrs. Austin’s Pancakes.

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WEEKLY SUMMARY OF CROPS.

Frosts, Though General in Northern Districts, Do liut Slight Harm. Following is the Agricultural Department’s weekly summary of crop conditions: Although the week was cool in the central valleys and lake region, with more than the average rainfall in portions of the upper Mississippi valley, maturing crops have made generally favorable though not rapid advancement. The greater part of Texas, in which severe drouth prevailed at the close of the previous week, has received abundant rainfall, and drouth conditions in the middle Atlantic coast districts also have been largely relieved, but the interior of tihe middle Atlantic States, Ohio valley and portions of the lower lake region and south Atlantic States continue to need rain. Light to heavy frosts were very general in the northern districts from Montana to New England and the middle Atlantic States from the 3d to the Glh, with but slight injury. Rain is much needed in Washington and Oregon, but otherwise the general conditions on the Pacific coast were favorable. Notwithstanding the prevalence of low temperatures throughout tile corn belt and copious rainfalls in portions of the Mississippi valley, the corn crop has made very satisfactory advancement toward maturity and wholly escaped injury in the States eastward of the Mississippi river from frosts occurring on the 4tth and sth, with but slight injury in the States to the westward. The bulk of the corn crop in Missouri and Kansas and much of the early planted in Nebraska and the States of the Ohio valley is now safe. In lowa, where corn has ripened very slowly, two-thirds of the crop probably will be safe by Sept. 20 and the rest will require ten days longer. The thrashing of spring wheat, although further retarded, lias made more favorable progress than in the previous week. Texas ami a large part of the central and eastern districts or the cotton belt have received abundant rainfall during the past week, but it is doubtful whether the beneficial effects of these rains to iate cotton will offset the injury done to the open staple. In the States of the upper lake region the reports respecting apples are favorable, while those from New York and New Knglnnd are variable, indicating a very light crop in some sections, with plentiful yields in others. In the Ohio valley and most of the middle Atlantic States the outlook continues very i>oor. Plowing for fall seeding has made more favorable advancement in the Southern States and Missouri valley, but in the Ohio valley and portions of the middle Atlantic States and the lake region the soil is too dry for this work.

PLEAS OF BOERS FAIL

Demands of Burgher Generals Refused by England. A British parliamentary paper gives a full report of the recent conference between the colonial secretary, Joseph Chamlx-rlain. and the Boer generals, Botha, De Wet and Delnrey. As a result the Boers gained practically nothing. Prior to agreeing to the interview which the Boers asked for Aug. 20. the colonial secretary requested a list of (he subjects which it was desired to discuss aud the generals forwarded a list of subjects, including the following: tiomplete amnesty for the Boers. A yearly grunt to all Boer widows and orphans and inn lined burghers. Equal rights for the English and Dutch languages In the schools and courts. That equal rights with the British be conceded to hurghers complying with the terms of surrender. Including the right to return to South Africa. Immediate release of ull prisoners of war. Reinstatement of the officials of the late South African republics or compensation for their loss of office. Compensation for all losses occasioned by the British troops by the use. removal, burning or destruction by other means of ull private property. Reinstatement of the hurghers la the ownership of their furnm confiscated or sold under the proclamation of Aug. 7, 1901. Compensation for the use of the properties of burghers taken by the British authorities. Payment of the lawful obligations of the late South African republics, including those Incurred during the war. Rescission of the decision to add a portion of the Transvaal to Natal. Granting an extension of time for the payment of all debts due by the burghers to the late governments of the South African republics. Mr. Chamberlain, in replying, expressed great surprise at the number and character of the proposals, pointing out that the conditions agreed on at Wereeuiging were duly accepted by the burghers and the British government and that They could not be reoiiened, nor could proposals rejected at that time lie again discussed. If the interpretation of the agreement was oiien to question his majesty’s government would endeavor to remove all doubts.

MAINE VOTE A SURPRISE.

Heptiblicniia Carry the State by Unexpected Plurality. The returns from the Maine State election indicate a probable Republican plurality of 27,500, a result, dispatches say, that is a surprise to the party, for the estimate of the Republican gain this jear hnd been conservatively placed ut 1*5,000. Two years ago, at the presidential election, Gov. Hill’s plurality was 33,000. In at least four of the big counties of the State—Cumberland, Androscoggin, New York and Hancock—there were contesta for the aheriff election based on local differences relative to the enforcement of the prohibitory law, but in other section* there was Httle to bring out a full party vote. Maine's four Republican Congressmen, Littlefield, Allen, Burleigh and Powers, are returned. Itev. O. 8. Bis bee, the Republican candidate for sheriff of Cumberland County, was defeated by William M. I’ennell (Deni.i. Pennell’s election by at least 2,(MX) means thut Portland lias turned its hack on ar.y nt enforcement of prohibition.

Poor Year for the Philipp nes.

As n result of the war, rinderpest among the cattle and the epidemic of cholera, agriculture is nt present seriously depressed throughout the Philippine Islands. Gov. Taft estimates the area under cultivation tliia year at half that of an ordinary year.

Dan Patch Paces Fast Mile,

Dan Patch paw'd a Ynile a# Providence, •It. 1., ia 1:59*4. which 1* within a quarter second of the record made five years ago by Star Pointer. The second qntrr ter was paced ia 29 seconds, a 1.50 gait.

WASHINGTON GOSSIP

Formal announcement of the terra* tvhieh President Roosevelt would approve for the construction of a cable between the United States and the insular possessions in the Pacific ocean was made at Oyster Bay. The only practicable offer to construct this cable had been made by the Commercial Cable Company, headed by the late John W. Maekay. The proposed cable company must keep free from foreign alliances or monopolistic combinations, and touch only American territory, the government to have the right of purchase at any time or to assume fuii control in time of war. Employes must be American citizens and cable rate* reasonable and at speed of not less than twenty-five words a minute to Manila. The traffic manager of the Commercial Pacific Cable Company announced that his company was not satisfied with the conditions proposed by the President and would make a counter proposal. Compensation from the government will be asked in war time. The part which postal employes are to be permitted to take in a political campaign is outlined in the following instructions which Acting Postmaster General Wynne has addressed to a postmaster who sent a letter of inquiry:’ “In reply to your letter, you arc informed that you are not prohibited from joining a political club, nor from making voluntary financial contributions outside of a government office or building, nor from acting as a delegate to a county. State or congressional convention. You should not, however, serve as chairman of a State or county committee, nor take part in conducting a political convention, nor make yourself unduly prominent in local political matters.” The annual report of the auditor of the Interior Department shows that the disbursements from the appropriations for army pensions for the year ending June 30, 1902, amounted to $133,550,030, as follows: Survivors of the Mexican and Indian wars and the war of ISI2, $9(53,020: invalids, $100,707,109; widows, $28,155,(587; minors, $1,112,304; dependent relatives. $2,400.(510; helpless eiiildren, $123,930; army nurses, $93,3(52. The disbursements for navy pensions for the same period amounted to $3,844,702, as follows: Invalids. $2,617,90(5; widows, sl,114,939: minors, $33,959; dependent relatives, $7(5,091; helpless children, $1,770. The United States government has decided to increase the number of Siberian reindeer in Alaska to 15,000 bead. The ReT. Sheldon Jackson, educational agent for Alaska, obtained permission to experiment in this line in 1892, and since that time a number of importations have been made with great success. Laplanders have been imported to care for the animals at regular herding stations, and, notwithstanding many difficulties and some losses, the animals have multiplied fast and become indispensable as beasts of burden. It is reported that the Grand Army of the Republic is to have permanent headquarters at Washington, and that the organization is to be put on a business instead of a social basis. Owing to the advanced age of members, the spectacular features of the yearly gatherings will be abandoned and the material welfare of its members will be made the main object of the organization. In the experiments in wireless telegraphy conducted by the Navy Department at Annapolis. the first of four systems tested resulted in the successful exchange of signals with Washington, thirty-five miles distant. Four systems, not including MarconPs, will be tested on land and at sea, ami the best system will be adopted by the department. The attention of President Roosevelt and the Treasury Department has been called to alleged undervaluations in the Importation of china and pottery from abroad, and a strict investigation is under way. The losses to the treasury are said to be from $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 a year. Patents have been granted to Prof. Fessenden of the weather bureau on eleven parts of a wireles telegraph apparatus. It is understood that Prof. Fessenden lias a complete working system, and will begin at once the operation of actual business. His experiments have been conducted at Manteo, N. 0. Pension Commissioner Ware has evolved a plan for helping G. A. It. men by means of a big reception in the Pension building during the coming encampment. Each soldier who attends is to receive a “status card,” on which he may inserioe his military record, so that clerks may determine whether he is entitled to a new or increased pension. The War Department has ordered the return to Manila of all the prisoners in Guam who have taken the oath of allegiance to the United States. They will be released under the terms of the President’* amnesty proclamation of July 4. If no other good comes of the joint maneuvers of the army aud navy many weak places in the const defense system of the United States will be discovered In time of peace when they can be remedied. Worthless money has been circulated in Morristown. N. J.. and vicinity, probably from old bank plates. As the notes are not counterfeits of any United Sta'e* notes, the makers can be punished only for fraud under the State law. Pending Cuba’s effort to join the Universal Postal convention by appeal to the Swiss Federal Council, the United State* has agreed to continue the tvinporary agreement for the exchange of money of ders with Cuba. In order to determine conclusively the adaptability of oil as fuel for vessels th* United States Navy Department ia about to make a test on the torpedo boat Rod gera.

Old pa pars for sal* at this offle*.

PERPETUAL YOUTH FOR WOMEN.

Koted Writer Bays They Bhould Bs Coquettes Till 50. A scientific contemporary has been discussing a very dellcaite subject. It has been considering why women, as they advance In years, grow plainer than men, and why marriages so frequently destroys their good looks. With this very question Max O’Rell also deals in hds latest book, and It encourages the hope that a woman may retain her youthful appearance longer, and thus gain another point, giving her further equality with man, to find that both the scientific and the philosophic writers agree on the point that careful attention to the personal appearance and the temper may do much to preserve youth and beauty. Max O’Rell puts the matter rather more encouragingly, perhaps, or at least less primly. He bluntly says that discreet and - judicious coquetry will keep a woman absolutely,beautiful and young till 50. After that we most mercifully draw the veil. Our scientific mentor soberly advises plenty of open-air exercise, careful attention to the toilet and diet, aud the cultivation of amiability, which, as Mr. Kipling says, Is altogether “another story.” A sense of humor largely helps the retention of youth, and might have saved Faust a lot of trouble had he possessed It. But, unhappily, amiability and a sense of humor are alike difficult to cultivate; indeed, they are wholly beyond the reach of a large majority; on the whole, therefore, it is safer to rely on attention to the i>ersonal appearance. Nowadays it Is made so easy for women to make themselves attractive that there is no excuse for looking older, if, indeed, as old as one’s age. The astute French philosopher counsels woman to 1 be careful nlvout her hair; our grave scientific contemporary suggests that a lady's toilet should never be hurried. And to this sage advice may be added a third counsel, which is to cultivate a distinct style of dress.

Unable to Rise.

Morenci, Mich., Sept. Bth.—Mr. J. 8. Whitehead, of this place, has given th* following letter for publication: “Unsolicited. I wish to recommend Dodd’s Kidney Pills and to return thanks for the great benefit I have derived from a few boxes of this splendid remedy. “I had kidney trouble very bad, in fact, I suffered so much that for days at a time I could not get out of the chair where I had been sitting without assistance. “I cannot describe the pains I suffered for they were something fearful. “About seven or eight months ago I began using Dodd's Kidney Pills and very soon found that they were helping me. “I can truthfully say that they have done me more good than all the other medicines I have ever taken. “I have been greatly benefited by them and it is my desire to let others know so that If anyone is suffering as I suffered they may know where a cure may be found.”

Three Pleasant Surprises.

He—l got that dressmaker’s bill of yours to-day, and I paid it. It was $25 and took every penuy I had. But I wanted to get it off my mind. She—How good of her! He—What do you mean? She—Oh, I told her to divide it into four quarters and send you one at a time.

Cure for Asthma.

Sufferers from Asthma, Hay Fever or Bronchitis will be Interested to learn that Dr. R. Schiffniapq’s “Asthma Cure” Instantly relieves the most violent attack, Insures comfortable sleep and has effected cures In thousands of cases that had previously tried every other remedy in vain. No waiting for results. Its action is immediate, direct and certain. So firm is his confidence that the doctor requests this paper to announce that he has sent to druggists of this town, as well as to all other druggists In this country, sample pack ages of his remedy which will lie given free to sufferers of above complaints, who apply promptly, thus offering an opportunity to such as have not yet tried the remedy to make a personal test which will convince the most skeptical. Persons failing for any reason to receive a sample package from their drtigglst will receive one free by mail by sending name and address (enclosing 2 cent stamp for postage) to Dr. R. Scbiffmann, Box 814, St. Paul, Minn.

More Than He Could Stand.

“After you have taken this medicine,” said the physician, “give yourself a hot water bath and go to bed at once.” “GosA, doc!” exclaimed the shaggyhaired patient. “Can’t you make it a mnstard plaster or something like thet? I always kitch cold when I take a bath!” —Chicago Tribune. Jr

Why Pills Cripe.

Just because they contain harsh and drastic drugs, with nothing to modify their violent action. If In need of a laxative, you will obtain satisfactory results by taking Dr. Caldwell’s (Laxative) Syrup Pepsin, a corrective, not a cathartic laxative. Its action Is gentle, It assists nature to put the stomach and bowels in normal condition nnd never sickens; children, as well as grown people, love It for Its pleasant taste. The soothing action of the pepsin makes the digestive process perfect. Try it and you will wonder why jou never have before. All druggists sell it. 50c and SI.OO sizes.

Anxious Wife.

Wife (to hnsbnnd who is struggling for his life In the water)—O, Henry, do be eareful when you get la not to wet the cushion?.—The King. Please remember Mrs. Austin’s Pancakes. If the storm clears off in the night, you can expect another storm soon. Mr*. Winslow's Soothi*a Studs for OMldran tooth lull ooftono too innu, rodaooo Inflommattoa, ah Bill »M*| —m wtnS 00110 ttoaauabottlo. Fionas remember Mrs. Austin's I’sneaXse-

AN ITALIAN CAPTAIN Cured by Pe-ru-na of Catarrh of the Stomach After Doctors Failed.

Eion. J. D. Botkin, Congressman from Kansas, Writes an Interesting Letter. CAPTAIN O. BERTOLETTO. Captain O. Bertoletto of the Italian Barque “Lincelles,” in a recent letter from the chief office of the Italian Barque Lincelles, Pensacola, Fla., writes: “I have suffered for several years with chronic catarrh of the stomach. The doctors prescribed for me without my receiving the least benefit. Through one of your pamphlets I began the use of Peruna, and two bottles have entirely cured me. I recommend Peruna to all my friends. ’’—O. Bertoletto. In catarrh of the stomach, as well as catarrh of any part of the body, Peruna Is the remedy. As has been often said if Peruna will cure catarrh of one part, it will cure catarrh of any other part of the body. Catarrh Is catarrh wherever located, and the remedy that will euro It anywhere will cure it everywhere.

THIS IS A TYPE of the bright, up-to-date girl who is not afraid of sun, wind or weather, but relies on Cuticura Soap assisted by Cuticura Ointment to preserve, purify and beautify her skin, scalp, hair and hands, and to protect her from irritations of the skin, heat rash, sunburn, bites and stings of insects, lameness and soreness incidental to outdoor sports. MP*Much that all should know about the »kln, scalp, and hair Is told ia the circular with Cuticura Soap. r*iF*LAME, STIFF. OR SORE. USE C =--= = MEXICAN ---= - £ Mustad\g Lirvin\ervt. { SIXTY YEARS The Beet Remedy Known for Man or Bea.it.

Homeseekers,

Before buying a farm or locating elsewhere, ought to see the good farming and dairy lands along aud contiguous to the line of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway. The soil is rich and highly productive of grains, and is a good stock country with markets in easy reach. These lands are going rapidly and another opportunity will be given to all who desire to see them. On the first and third Tuesdays of September and October, round trip tickets will be on sale at principal stations to points on thin line in Northwestern lowa, Southern Minnesota and Southwestern portion of South Dakota. Call on nearest ticket agent for rates, etc., and see that your ticket reads via she C., R. I. & P. R’y. There will also be on sale at stations of this company on same dates homeseekers' excursion tickets at low rates to various other territory. JNO. G. FARMER, D. P. A. G., R. I. & P. Ry., Cedar Rapids, lowa.

Not Far Enough.

Poet (to editor)—Here’s a little thing I just dashed off. Editor— CodWn’t you manage to dash it a little farther off?

Do Your Feet Ache and Burn?

Shake into your shoe* Allen’s FootEase, a powder for the feet. It makes tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures Corns, Bunions, Swollen, 11 ot uud Sweating Feet. At ail Druggists nm| Shoe Stores. 25c. Sample sent FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted, Ia: Roy, N. Y. The total value of Canada’s miueral products in 1000 reached over $03,000,000, or sl2 a head of the population. Please rotnemliet MrseMstln's Pancakes. <* lease remember Mrs. ('scoa>«e

The following letter from Gongres* man Botkiu speaks for itselfi Rouse of Representatives, ) Washington, D.C., Dr. S. B. Hartman, Columbus, O.i My Dear Doctor—lt gives me pleasure to certify to the excellent curative qualities of your I, ihiI,II ihi medicine* —Pe- ] J ’ more or lees for of your medl- J J «♦«*««*♦ «»*«* ' cine have given me almost complete relief, and I am stir* that a continuation of them will effect * permanent cure. Peruna is surely a wo*» derful remedy for catarrhal affection*.-* J. D. Botkin. This ia a case of catarrh of the stomacM which had run for twenty-five yea ray according to his statement, and Perun* has at once come to his relief, promptly accomplishing for him more benefit than he had been able to find in all other remedies during a quarter of a century. It stands to reason that a man of wealth and influence, like a Congressman of the great United States, has left no ordinary means untried and no aton* unturned to find a cure. If such cures as these do not verify the claim not only that dyspepsia Is do* to catarrh of the stomach, but also that Peruna will cure catarrh of the stomach* it Is impossible to imagine how any evidence could do so. If you do not derive prompt and satisfactory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case, and he will be pleased to give you his valuable novice gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Ohio.

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