Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 January 1899 — Page 7

> Sore CiMBPGfor Golds When the children get their feet vet and take cold give them a hot foot bath, a bowl of hot drink, a dose or Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral, and put them to bed. The chances are they win be all right in the morning. Continue the Cherry Pectoral a few days, until all cough has disappeared. Old coughs are also cured; we mean the copghs of bronchitis, weak throats and irritable lungs. Even the hard coughs of consumption are always made easy and frequently cured a by the continued use of Auer’s [Cherry : 1 pectoral Every doctor knows that wild . cherry bark is the best remedy known to medical science for soothing and healing inflamed throats and lungs. Put ono of Dr. Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral Plasters over your lungs \ If ha Baat Madloal I Advloa Fraai I Wa now have some of th« moat emt. I nent physician, in the United States. Unusual opportunities and long experience eminently fit them for giving you ■ medical advice. Write freely all the ■ particular, in your case. _ a I Address, ft. J. C. AVER, I Lowell, Mast. ■ THE EXCELENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS is due not only to the originality and simplicity of the combination, but also to the care and skill with which it is manufactured by scientific processes known to the California Fig Syrup Co. only, and we wish to impress upon all the importance of purchasing the true and original remedy. As the genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only, a knowledge of that fact will assist one in avoiding the worthless imitations manufactured by other parties. The high standing of the California Fig Syrup Co. with the medical profession, and the satisfaction which the genuine Syrup of Figs has given to millions of families, makes the name of the Company a guaranty of the excellence of its remedy. It is far iu advance of all other laxatives, as it acts on the kidneys, Kver and bowels without irritating or weakening them, and it does not gripe nor nauseate. In order to get its beneficial effects, please remember the name of. the Company CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. SAN FRANCISCO, Oil LOUISVILLE, Ky. NEW TORE. N. T. The Success of the Season. The Ledger Monthly A $1:22 MAGAZINE FOR 50 CENTS. A Richly Illustrated and Beautiful Periodical, Covering the Whole Field of Popular Reading. THE LEDGER MONTHLY is the marvel of the age for beauty and low price. With Its Artistic Lithographic Colored Covers. Superb Pictorial Illustrations, Serial and Short Stories by Leading Writers of the World, and Special Departments of Decorative Art, Embroidery, Home Employment for Women, and. In fact, every Department of home improvement which adds to the economy and charm of home life, be ft Indoors or outdoors, THE LEDGER MONTHLY is beyond question, and, according to COMMENTS OF THE PRESS OP THE WHOLE UNITED STATES, the most wonderful production for Its price. Simply to see a copy of THE LEDGER MONTHLY Is to be firmly convinced that no such costly periodical has ever been offered to the public for so little money. Your sample copy will prove this to yon. Your Postmaster will show yon a sample copy of THE LEDGER MONTHLY and also take yonr subscription for THE LEDGER MONTHLY for a whole year for only 00 cents. Don't fail to ask yonr Postmaster to let. yon look at a sample copy, and you will be sure to give him yonr 50 cents for a year’s sub.'rlptlon to THE LEDGER MONTHLY, the Great Family Magazine. ROBERT BONNER’S SONS, Publishers, 156 Ledger Building, New York City. n i TC UTscctired or zozty »U Ntsnsd. Search (rmm. lAI Lll I Coll.mer & Co. i F St. WsahingtonJD.G

Production of Ozone.

The progress in the construction and working of ozone generators has lately been such that ozone can now he produced In large quantities continuously, and the industrial' applications of ozone can, therefore, be carried on now at a relatively low cost and on a large scale. Impure water can be rendered wholesome and drinkable by means of ozone, which In the presence of water acts as a very powerful bactericide.

Costly Cogitations.

Newed—A penny for your thoughts, darling. Mrs. Newed—Oh, they will cost you more than that. Newed—What were you thinking about? Mrs. Newed—The dress I ordered yesterday.

Germany and Asia Minor.

It is inevitable that Asia Minor shall eventually pass from Mohammedanism, and whether Germany, accomplishes the task or not, the Sultan must yield to a Christian nation. It is just as inevitable that diseases of the digestive organs must yield to Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters, which a.re usually called dyspepsia, constipation and biliousness.

Conjugal Felicities.

Mrs. Spatts (nee Gotrox)—You’re a perfect brute I actually believe you married" me simply because of 1 my money. Mr. Spatts—Well, my dear, you’d hardly expect a man to take such an important step without some reason.— Harlem Life.

In Winter Use Allen’s Foot-Ease.

A powder to be shaken into the shoes. During winter your feet feel uncomfortable, nervous, and often cold and damp. If yon have perspiring, smarting feet or tight shoes, try Allen’s Foot-Ease. It warms and rests the feet and makes walking easy. Cures swollen and sweating feet, blisters §Qd callous spots. Relieves corns and bunions of all palp and is a certain cure for chilblains and ffOSt Try It to-dav, Sojd by all druggists and shoe stores for 2oc. Trial package mailed FREE. Address Alien S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y. Cheering Her Up, He—What makes yotl S 6 pensive? She—l’ve just been wandering if you will love me when I’m old. He —Oh, what’s the use borrowing trouble? You’ve always had weak lungs and you may never get old, you know.”

A Remedy for the Grippe.

A remedy recommended for patients affiliated with the grippe is Kemp’s Balsam, which is especially adapted to diseases of the throat and lungs. Do not wait for the first symptoms of the disease, but get a bottle to-day and keep it on hand for use the moment it is needed. If neglected the grippe has a tendency to bring on pneumonia. The Balsam prevents this by keeping the cough loose. All druggists sell the Balsam.

High Old Times.

Tommy—Didn’t the ancients have pretty high times? Father—Why, my son? Tommy—The book says they set their watches on the hilltops.—Jewelers’ Weekly.

Write It Down.

TVrite It down in a book, so you can see it every day, that St. Jacobs Oil is as sure to cure Lame Back or Lumbago as you write it down. It does its best with it and leaves behind a cure that stays. The title of captain, applied to the commander of a company, is from the Latin caput, a head. Shakspeare used it in the sense of a chief commander. As early as the year 47 B. C. the great Alexandrian library in Egypt contained over 40,000 valuable books.

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. Kid gloves are not kid, but are made of lamb or sheep skin.

To Florida.

Queen and Crescent Two Fast Vestibuled trains daily Cincinnati to Jacksonville. Tuberose is no rose, but the tuberous polianthes (Pollanthes tuberosa).

Warm Blood Coursing through the veins feeds, nourishes and sustains all the organs, nerves, muscles and tissues of the body. Hood’s Sarsaparilla makes warm, rich, pure blood. It is the best medicine you can take in winter. It tones, invigorates, strengthens and fortifies the whole body, preventing colds, fevers, pneumonia, grip. HOOd’S 8 parma Is America’s Greatest Medicine. Price sl. Prepared by C. 1. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass. Hood's PHIS cure sick headache, as cents. Dyspepsia. Geo. 8. Scally, of 75 Korean street, New York, ssyK “For years X have been troubled with rheumatism and dyspepsia, end Icame to the conclusion to try roar pills. I immediately found crest relief from their use. I feel like a new man since I commenced taking them, and would not now be without them. The drowsy sleepy fooling I used to have has entirely disappeared. The dyspepsia has leit me and my rheumatism is gone entirely. lam satisfied if anyone soafllicted will give Bad way's Pills a trial they will surely cure them, for I believe it all comas from the system being out of order —the liver not doirg its work, Radways PILLS Core an Mrerdren oP the Steareh, Bowel*, Kid. aeye. Bladder, 1M seisms, Csstl i isms, Piles, also SICK HEADACHE, * FEMALE

THE STATE LEGISLATURES.

Tuesday. Massachusetts re-elected United States Senator Henry Cabot Lodge. Arkansas’ deadlock was broken by the election of A. F. Vandeventer Speaker. The Texas Legislature met and the House organized by electing Sherrill Speaker. In New Jersey the Republican caucus nominated John Kean for United States Senator. Missouri appointed a committee of six to investigate the municipal government of St. Louis. In Minnesota bills were introduced imposing more taxes on railroad and express companies. In Indiana the Republican caucus nominated A. J. Beveridge of Indianapolis for United Stateq Senator. In Colorado Charles S. 'Thomas was inaugurated Governor. His message discussed State affairs only. In South Carolina Gov. Ellerbe urged a law to prevent lynching and recommended the submission of the dispensary question to a vote of the people. Wednesday. In West Virginia presiding officers of both houses were elected and contests over seats commenced. Caucus of Republicans in Wyoming unanimously nominated C. D. Clark for re-election to the Senate. Michigan House and Senate committees were announced and Gov. Pingree submitted a list of appointments. Senatorial caucus in North Dakota took two ballots without result, except a loss of one for Johnson, who still leads. Republican majority in Connecticut chose Joseph R. Hawley for United States Senator on the ninth ballot. In the Maine Legislature Senator Hale was chosen as Republican nominee and Samuel L. Lord as Democratic nominee for the Senate. The California Legislature voted in joint session for United States .Senator without electing. Phelan led with thirtyfour complimentary votes. Wisconsin Legislature organized, electing officers in both Houses, and named Senate committees. Caucus committee agreed on Wednesday, Jan. 18, as day for first meeting. Thursday, In Montana W. A. Claris gained in the senatorial contest, receiving 21 votes, while Conrad fell to 35. In New York the Republican legislative cancus unanimously nominated Dr. Chauncey M. Depew for United States Senator. In Michigan the Pingree and administration legislators clashed over appointment of committee and result was compromise. The fourth ballot in California was taken, leaving Burns and Grant tied, with 26 votes each —Burns having gained two. A deadlock is predicted. In West Virginia the wrangle for seats to gain balance of power began. Committee appointed which will in all probability unseat two Republicans in House. Republicans will retaliate in Senate. Friday. In Kansas the House of Representatives had a heated debate over the proposition to build a fence to keep off lobbyists. The Montana Legislature voted again for Senator without effecting a material change in the relative position of candidates. In North Dakota the Republicans were unable to select senatorial candidates in caucus, votes being divided among five candidates. In California the Legislature in joint session took four votes on United States Senator without changing result of the day before. State Senator Potter introduced a bill in Minnesota Legislature dividing insurance companies into three classes and fixing license rates. In the Massachusetts House of Representatives resolutions of confidence in the administration, urging ratification of the Paris peace treaty, were introduced. Saturday. In the Nebraska Legislature six candidates in the senatorial fight claim they have a fair chance to win. In Michigan Gov. Pingree announced his intention of holding up appropriations untiT the Atkinson bill is passed by the Senate. In the California Legislature the senatorial deadlock remains unbroken. Four ballots were taken, with a gain of only one vote for U. S. Grant. In the West Virginia House of Representatives the Democratic plan to nnseat Via failed because of defection of two members. The senatorial situation is still chaotic. Monday. In Tennessee Benton McMillin was inaugurated as Governor. In Michigan a resolution to delay the Atkinson bill was defeated. The Nevada Legislature convened at noon. Six candidates are announced for senatorial election. The California Legislature appointed a committee to begin immediately an investigation of the bribery charges against U. S. GrantIn Wisconsin the supporters of All the candidates for Senator make confident claims and ore working energetically securing pledges. In Montana the grand jury took up the bribery charges in the senatorial fight. On the joint ballot taken W. A. Clark of Butte gained two votes. In the New York Legislature Senator Raines announced his intention to amend the liquor law so as to prohibit the sale of liquor with food on Sunday. In West Virginia the House by strict party vote seated Logan. Democrat, and the Senate called a meeting to consider contests against three Democratic Senators.

Telegraphic Brevities.

The United States troops keeping order in Havana are encamped in the heart of the city. The American flag flies from the wreck of the Maine, bine jackets from the Texas having unfurled the colors. Gen. Wheeler ascribes his hardihood to regular hours. He goes to bed at 10 and rises at 7:30 in the morning. One thousand Cabans have been selected for doty on the police force in Havana by Gen. Lad low. A detective boresa is also being organised there.

lit Jacobs Oil cares Rheumatism. 8L Jacobs Oil “ Neuralgia. St. Jacobs Oil M Lumbago. Bt. Jacobs Oil 44 Sciatica. St. Jacobs Oil 44 Sprain* St, Jacobs Oil “ Bruise* St. Jacobs Oil 44 Soreuesi. St. Jacobs Oil “ Stiffuos* St. Jacobs Oil “ Backache. St. Jacobs Oil “ Muscular Aches.

Political Arithmetic.

In Australia, as in the United States, school teachers need a large discretion. Here, for example, is a story from the Sydney Telegraph: A New South Wales country school teacher set a boy a question in compound proportion for home work one evening. It happened to include the circumstance of “men working ten hours a day in orderto complete a certain work.” Next morning the unsuspecting teacher, in looking over the little pack of exercises, found “Jim’s” sum unattempted, and the following letter attached to the page: “Sur—l refuse to let Jim do his sum you give him last nite has it looks to me to be a slur at 8-hour sistum enny sum not more than 8 hours he is welcnm to do but not more. Yours truly, Abram Blank, Senr.”

Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole system when entering It through this mucous surfaces. Such articles should never’Le used except on prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the damage they will do is tenfold to the good you can possibly derive from them. Hall’s Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo. 0., contains no mercury, and is taken Internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Hall’s Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It is taken Internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free. by Druggists, 75c. per bottle.

Evidence.

“Ellen, has George come home from school yet?” called Mrs. Snaggs to her servant:. “Yes, ma’am,” came back the answer. ‘Where Is he?” . “I haven’t seen him.” “How do you know, then, that he’s home ?” “Because the cat’s a-hidin’ under the dresser.”—Philadelphia Inquirer.

What Do the Children Drink?

Don’t give them -tea or coffee. liave you tried the new food drink called GRAIN-O? It is delicious and nourishing, and takes the place of coffee. The more Grain-0 you give the children the more health yon distribute through their systems. Grain-0 is made of pure grains, and when properly prepared tastes like the choice grades of coffee, bnt costs about 34 as much. All grocers sell it 15c. and 25c.

Looking Forward.

“Of course,” said the moralist, “we must make hay while the sun shines.” “That is true,” replied the scientist; “but there is little doubt that posterity will be able to do it by electric light.”— Puck.

Cafe and Observation

cars. Excellent service on superb through trains. Queen and Crescent Route from Cincinnati south. Salad oil Is not oil of salads, but oil for cleaning sallets or salades—i. e., helmets.

Lane's Family Medicine

Moves the bowels each day. In order to be healthy this is necessary. Acta gently on the liver and kidney*. Care* sick headache. Price 25 and 50c. Flour molded into bricks by hydraulic pressure is reduced two-thirds in bulk and rendered proof against damp.

Asheville.

Only Through Car Line is via Queen and Crescent Route and Southern Railway from Cincinnati. If bread is the staff of life, bread and butter must be a gold-headed cane. I shall recommend Piso’* Cure for Consumption far and wide.—Mrs. Mulligan, Plnmstead, Kent, England, Nov. 8, 1895.

BLE EASES ■ considered inSble are catarrh r r other names. pie catarrh in head is called incurable. Consumption is cabut great numbers of people die of consumption heedlessly. It is certain that every phase of catarrh, including many cases of consumption, are cured by the right treatment. Pe-ru-na, Dr. Hartman’s great prescription, attacks catarrhal diseases scientifically and cures them. Dr. Hartman explains it fully in hi* books which are mailed on application. Here is a letter from Mrs. Harmening t Mazo Manie, Wis., who is one of many cured of consumption by Pe-ru-na. She says: Pe-ru-na Medicine Co., Columbus, 0. Dear Sirs: —“l cannot praise your remedy too highly. Last winter I had la grippe and hemorrhage of the lungs followed. All the doctors around here told me I had to die of consumption. Then I thought I would ask Dr. Hartman for advice, which I did. He prescribed Pe-ru-na for me, and I took it according to his directions and was cured. I advise everybody that is troubled with lung disease to take Dr. Hartman’s treatment. lam sure they will not regret it if they do. I am now enjoying good health, and can thank Pe-ru-na for it,” * - - -

Earnest Words From Women Who Have Been Relieved, of —Mrs. Pinkham Warns Against Neglect. . ' Dear Mbs. Pinkham :—I have been thankful a thousand since I wrt*j| you, for what your Vegetable Compound has done for me. I followed your mm ▼ice carefully, and now I feel like a different person. My trouble* were- bwafl ache, headache, nervous tired stm, feeling, painful menstruation and 1 .1 .1, 1 [ f 1 | I took four bottles of Vegetable f I |"| j |~ j { f [ f p r Compound, one box of Liver [ 1 II I I 1 I I I II Pilla, and used one package of [l-1.1.J...L j j j I 1 I j I Sanative Wash, and am now well. [ { j j T" ] ' j 1 j -| 11 I thank you again for the good | j } j j | I I j'TTTI you have done for me. — Ella E. 1 I j | 1 j ff I 1 1 111 It, Brenner, East Rochester, Ohio. H { f }’T~ {' WR 1 4 *fi Great numbers of such letters as I It 1 I J .11 fX J 11 1 I [ I ill the above are constantly being re- 1 {U j ceived by Mrs. I’inkham from wo- HajSlraHjßHKlp-F menwhoowetheirhealthandhan- *' J dig piness to her ad vice and medicine. Mrs. Pinkham’s address is Lynn, Mass. Her advice is of- Hr* ■O sered free to all suffering women W whoarepuzzledabout themselves. 1 If you have backache don’t neg- J 'it\4y £ v. \\ lect it or try heroically to “work it fj down,” you must reach the root of - I j the trouble, and nothing will do RD -a this so safely and surely as Lydia illlll E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com- mllllllllultuMmM pound. Backache is accompanied ifby a lot of other aches and wearying sensations, but they nearly always coOfl from the same source. Remove the cause of these distressing things, and yaH become well and strong. Mrs. S. J. Swanson, of Gibson City, IJ., tells her perience in the following letter: 44 Dear Mrs. Pinkham :—Before using your medicine I was troubled with hewM ache and my back ached so that I could not rest. Your medicine is the best I havM ever used; it has relieved me of my troubles, and I feel like myself agaiau Thanks to Lydia E. Pinkham. “ I would advise any one troubled with female weakness to take your medSpj cine. 1 shall also recommend it wherever I can as a great reliever of pain.** A Million Women Have Been Benefited by Mrs. Pinkbam's Advice and Medicine

“Thoughtless Folks Have the Hardes Work, but Quick Witted 1 People Use SAPOLIOL^

Washington Relics.

Glass knobs from Washington’s bedstead at Mount Vernon promise to be as plentiful as copies of the Ulster County Gazette containing an account of the funeral of the father of his country. The knobs are movable and are apt to disappear mysteriously. But the custodian from time to time orders a fresh supply from Pittsburg at 30 cents a gross, and so the scattered collection of several thousand Is constantly increasing.—St. Louis GlobeDemocrat.

Try Grain-O! Try Grain-O!

’ Ask your Grocer to-day to show yon s packageof GRAIN-O, the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. The children may drink it without injury as well as the adult. All who try it like it. GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java, but it ia made from pore grains, and the most delicate stomach receives it without distress. % the price of coffee. 15c. and 25 eta. per package. Sold by all grocers.

Big Japanese Towns.

Japan with a population of 45,000,000 has 220 towns that have more than 100,000 Inhabitants. In 1886 the number of such towns was 117. Osaka has Increased from 360,000 to 510,000 inhabitants in ten years, Yokohama from 89,000 to 180,000. Kobe from 80,000 to 185,000. Tokio has now a population of 1,300,000.

Gates’ Mexico Tours.

First tour leaves Chicago Jan. 17; second tour leavps Chicago Feb. 11, 1899. Price of ticket includes all traveling expenses for thirty days. These tours are made by special trains of palace cars, including dining cars. For descriptive books and rates write to Chas. H. Gates, Toledo, Ohio.

He Thought Not.

Old Gentleman (suddenly entering parlor)—Young mail, don’t you think yon have been holding my daughter In your lap long.enough? Young Man—N-no, sir! It isn’t time to go yet.—Puck.

Easy Chances.

A slip may sprain, a thump may bruise; eaay chances for pain and trouble. An easy way to cure right off la to use St Jacobs Oil. It takes no chances and knows what it can do. It is said that every thread of a spider’s web is made up of about 5,000 separate fibers. If a pound of this thread were required it would occupy 28,000 spiders a full year to furnish it.

24 Hours

To New Orleans or to Jacksonville via the Queen and CresceDt Limited trains from Cincinnati, 54 hours through to Havana. In China doctors are employed by the year. Their salary varies from a halfpenny to sixpence a day for each family.

To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure, 25c. The genuine has L. B. Q. on each tablet Bamboo pens still retain their hold in India; where they have been in use for more than 1,000 years.

Queen and Crescent

Route and Southern Railway. 109 miles shortest line to Florida and the West Indies. „ Arabic figures were not invented by the Arabs, but by the Indians. IflMliWlvf asVscr* coabTboltUß Ij^rmigriA- ,jjinifcjui tagsSSi&gsSß&sg"”

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