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vEGETINE.
VEGETINE.
Superior to Any. Family
Medicine.
DOCTORS GAVE HER UP
vEcETINE CURED HER.

MONTREAL. p O., Oct q. 1879.
Mr.. Fl. R SrEvENs-Dear Sir: About fifteen
years ago was troubled with scrofulous Humoe
which settled on my lungs and brought on q 90.
we're cough. I consulted five or six of the best
physicians in Boston. but they gave up treating
me. said there was no hope ofa cure and they
could do nothing for me. Afrend who had used
vegetine In his family recommended me totryik
procured three bottles, and before fni hing the
thi d bottle found myself entirely cured and had
not another attack of scrofula for nine yeask
After that period had to get some more Vcge-.
tine. but 1t quickly restored me to health again
and have not had third attack. am sixty.
nine years old, and since becoming aware of the
virtues of your medicine have given 1t to my chill
dren and grandchildren and have recommended
it to my fir ends The results have been invari-
ably all that could be desired Prev Gus to my
first trial of the Vegetine had cancer removed
and scrofulous sores broke out OH me. but none
have appeared since and believe 1t superior to
any of the Family Medicines In use.
MARIA J. KIMBALL.
I can vouch for the above statement In every
particular. and consider Vegetine the best family
medicine now In use MOSEa KIMBALL,
Husband OF Maria J. KimbalL.
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A Panther Story From Sieuben.
Rochester Express


A few days ago Jacob Drum, well-to-
do farmer, walked from his home several
miles up the valley leading to Loon
Lake, which is known as the Trip
Knock Valley, into Liberty, to meet his
brother-in-law, Henry Foultz, whom he
expected on the up train at $3.50 p. m.
Not meeting him, as he anticipated, he
obtained lantern at the village and
started alone on foot on his homeward
Journey. II was still dark, dark, star
less nig int. A fine mist was falling, with
the roads outline scarcely discernible,
except for the friendly beams Of his Ian
tern.
The houses were few and far between
along the route, and as he plodded on
amid the oppressive silence of the night.
along the unfrequented and rutted road
in the lonely valley, the miles seemed
leagues. A few miles west of Liberty,
toward Loon Lake, the road passes
through deep wood for a considerable
distance. A lonely and forbidding place
in the daytime, it is doubly so, shrouded
in the sombre mantel Of night unre-
lieved by the light of moon or stars.
The dropping of an acorn across his
path ratified harshly on the frozen
ground; disturbed crow or blue
iav in the treetops above moved
uneasily On its perch, while the omin-
Gus hoot of the owl at intervals broke
with startling effect upon the ear, SEEM
ing q palpable part of the inky darkness,
which the glare of the lamp but rendered
the more vivid as the gnarled and giant
tree-trunks flashed out, ever and anon,
in ghostiy silhouettes. He had passed
nearly through the woods when, on a
slight turn in the road, his attention was
arrested by cracking in the bushes to
his left as of heavy body stealthily ap
preaching. Turning quickly around, he
threw the full light right in the direc
ton of the noise to find himself face tt
face with panther, apparently prepar
ing to spring. His prompt action, &C
companied by a vociferous yell, no doub
saved his life, for the animal glared Al
him but an instant, anc
then with Airt of his long tail moved
slowly back into the woods. Mr.. Drum
lost no timein beating retreat, and h,
thanks his lucky stars for the presence O
the lantern. Mr.. Drum, who had ample
time to observe the wild beast, describe
it as of a reddish or fawn color, full,
seven feet long and about two and a hal
feet high. Since his adventure the roat
has been carefully avoided by every ON
at night, and party is being organized
to put the hounds in pursuit Of the beast
There being now sufficient snow on tn
ground to strike trail, the hunt will NJ
doubt soon be organized, and the musi
of the pack in full cry will resound ami
the forest solitudes of Steuben.
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YE MERRIE CHRISTMAS.

Again the ciroling seasons bring us
back the Christmas time, so dear alike to
youth and age, and those in middle life,
with the fond mementoes that it affords of
reciprocal regard between parents and
children, friend and friend; the Christ
mas tree, that pleasant heritage be-
queathed TO us by the descendants of the
Scandinavian Vikings; the mistletoe and
holly branch and wreaths of evergreen,
which, with the feasts and merry-mak-
ings our English ancestors grated upon
their customs from the Druids, and the
solemn services in the churches COM
memorative of the Saviors birth in
Bethlehem.
These modified to suit the feelings and
thoughts and habits of these later days
are pleasant all and to most are profit
able as we'll. As a peoplewe are too Sc
rious and lack in hearty enjoyment of
holidays, though Christmas Of all others
takes the foremost hold upon the feelings
of the American people. To the religious
the impressive ceremonies Of the Church
ale almost awful in the simple yet stately
grandeur of their commemorative SER
vices to the reveler the banquet board
and social merriment; to the aesthetic and
the poetic the wreaths of bay and holly
and mistletoe; to the young the
Christmas tree with its never-ending in,
terest and delight-to all these this fes-
tive season appeals with irresistible
force. l.
But the present Christmas is especially
a pleasant one. Feace mall our borders
population increasing throughout the
land, prosperity returning to smile alike
on merchant and manufacturer and ar
tisan and tiller of the soil; freedom ol
person and political and religious tol-
Grafton; education for the humblest, and
honor to our citizens and flags in every
land and sea, what more is needed te
make people happy, what more to rem
der nation great? Moreover as a city
we have additional cause to be content
, Again the wheels Of commerce are NOV
ing in their grooves; our merchant
and manufacturers are busy will
the perpetual demands Of trade; oul
, artisans are toiling in the factories ant
shops; our highways and river are blocked
, with the commodities of commerce; ou
: streets are numbered with the edifice
' that arise on every hand and our South
, ern Railroad that for SO many years ha
E drained the Golfers Of the people is prac
r tically completed, and seon after tn
r New Year, now at hand, will as rive
l pour in perpetual stream into the la
i of Cincinnati the trade and travel Of
0 section vast as an empire, that has bee
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THE discovery of the sources of the
Niger was not accomplished in aid Of
science; it was, in fact, a mere matter
of business. Many explorers and fa-
nous travellers had attempted to pene-
trate those unknown regions, and failed,
and it was not accomplished until M.
Vcrminck, a Marseilles merchant, re-
solved to undertake the task, and thus
extend his trade in Western Africa.
Selecting two of his most intelligent en-
ployes, he equipped them with instru-
ments, maps and money, and despatched
them up the Niger to spy out the land.
They pushed ahead with the indomitable
energy of travelling salesmen on busi-
ness trip, and were not intimidated by
the cool receptions or threatening men
aces on the part of the natives. They
overcame all obstacles, and finally re.
ported to their employer discovery
which had baffled the attempts Of scien.
tifc explorers for many years.
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As WE approach Christmas and New
Years we usually touch period when
the season increases in rigors, aud conse-
quently when the unfortunate and the
improvident are likely to greatly suffer.
Happily there exists no longer the famine
in coal that stared us in the face earlier
in the winter, and business is brisker for
the laboring classes than for several years
past; there are nevertheless in this, as in
all large cities, for causes, sometimes theil
own fault and sometimes the fault of cir
cumstances many who are pinched fol
the wherewithal to maintain themselves
and families in the necessities Of exis
tence. Charity does much 10 re
lieve the miseries of such as ar,
willing to receive eleemosynary aid
but there is a much greater clas
of persons who are too proud spirited tt
accept aims and yet who are more il
need of it frequently than those who do
1t is these persons, many of them will
helpless and dependent families, VIII
ought to be sou hs out and provided
rot with aims, but with work. How man,
struggling men and women too are actu
ally on the verge of starvation in ever
city who would thank God almost wit
tears for a chance to earn by honorabl
toll the bread that would keep thei
families in honest independence. Gu
charities and aid societies of course nee
no. he abolished, but they might wit
great propriety augment and enlarg
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blocked to us hitherto by hills and rivers
that for the practicable demands of COM
merce were about as impossible as the
Desert of Sahara.
As the STAR will not be published to-
morrow, we therefore wish its readers, as
individuals and as citizens of Cincinnati,
and of this great and prosperous Nation
of republican freedom a profitable and
a merry Christmas.
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LIKE the Caucasus and like Switzer-
land, Afghanistan is mountainous
country intersected with deep valley
passes through which for hundred
miles the reinforcing army has to pass
and this in seasons favorable for cam
paigning is difficult enough. In the
dead of an Afghan winter it will be
almost desperate undertaking notwith-
standing that the British troops hold
Jellalabad. This is strong fortress un-
derway the route with garrison none
too strong for what it will have to do in
its own defense. Forty years ago the
British conquered Afghanistan as they
lately conquered it again. At that time
they deposed Dost Mohammed, the grand
father of the Yakoob Khan, whom also
they have just deposed, and like his an
cestor sent a prisoner to India. The
awfully tragic details of this incident of
forty years ago possess painful interest
to-day, when history seems to be drifting
into repetition of the conditions that
led to that event. r
In 1910 the British army, 10000
strong, and with something like 10000
camp followers, crossed the Indus, and
marching through Candahar, captured
Ghuzni and after scattering the Afghan
forces like chaff, entered Cabul in a blaze
of glory. Dost Mohammed, the grand
father, as stated above, of Yakoob Khan,
was depcsed and sent a prisoner to India.
The rule of the British over the
country seemed to be secure, and
the larger part of the army re,
turned to India. The conquered
chiefs, however, suddenly raised the
standard of revolt; the Englislrmerchants
and residents were murdered, the forts
seized, the fort containing the army sup
plies was surprised, and Sir William Nc.
Naughten, the English Government
Agent, killed. Overpowered, defeated
starving, the commander of the lately
conquering British army set out on his
retreat to India with four thousand five
hundred soldiers and twelve Thousand
camp followers. One solitary man Of all
this host, an English surgeon, survived tc
reach his destination to tell of the horrors
of that awful massacre. 1t is to be hoped
that the similitude of the two events will
not be carried further, that the Eng
lish army may guard its supplies
from capture and be able to maintain its
position until the reinforcements sent fol
shall penetrate the passes and reach the
beleaguered army. That it can do so is
intrinsically probable since the English
have now railroad line piercing almost
to the Afghan territory, and the British
Cabinet will make efforts little less thar
superhuman to avoid disaster thai
would hurl them from power at the heac
of the English Government, and at the
same time thrill the whole civilized world
with unmitigated horror.
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THE quarantine and sanitarian sys-
TENS established by tie japanese in
times Of epidemics are said to be the
most complete in the world. In spite of
their abundant precautions, however, the
cholera made such rapid progress recent.
ly that the statistics of its ravages arc
really heart-rending. Up to the 1st Of
November 1882 persons had beer
seized with the disease, and Of this mum
Der 80, 234 died.
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whisky business is looking up. Colonel
Maxwelrs forthcoming report will show
the total production Of Hamilton County
distilleries during the past year to be 10. :.
423, 551. p gallons. This is an increase OF
1924, 5S7.21 gallons, or 81 per cent. over the
preceding year. Adding Covington and
Newport distlleries, the production was
1864, 922SO gallons. The Government
profited by this business just $11 ,0Sl ,59S 81.
Father Scully, the Cambr,dgeport priest
with advanced ideas on the school question,
obviously proposes 10 play it alone. In the
face of Archbishop Williams recent IN
structions, he continues to refuse the sac
raments to members of his congregation
who send their children to the public
schools. His purpose is believed to De
to make up case to carry to the highest
authorities in the Church.-The old Ger
man city of Frankfort-on-the-M Main is rem
dered one of the most beautiful and invit.
ing places in Europe by narrow strip ol
park which encircles it. This girdle OF
walks and trees and fountains takes the
place of an unsightly medieval wal which
the inhabitants endured for century OF
more after its usefulness had departed, and
then tore away. There is lesson for Gin,
cinnati in this beautifying Of the city Of
Frankfort.
Tho German Papers
The Volksfreund SAYS; Grants nomina-
ton would be direct assault on our sacred
traditions and the unwritten law in regard
to the Presidency from the time of Wash
|ington. Grants election for third term
signifies the downfall of the Republic.
The Volksblatt says: Coal oil does not
burn as well as the electric ligS, but is in
comparably cheaper than gas.-There is 6
movement on foot, it is said, to nominate
Grant as the Democratic candidate.-Tht
Enquirer brings forth new name for Gin.
cnnati. 1t wants her called the Central
City.
The Freie Presse says: The days of the
official existence of our worthy City Au
ditor are numbered. Just as he, with the
help of corrupt Democratic Legislature
was one Of the chief reorsanzers OF the Re
publican Boards of our city. 50 will the Re
publican legislature mete out to him hi!
deserts and reorganize him by Ousting hin
from position and honor.
Yesterdays Abend Post says: Genera
Grant is sick in Philadelphia. No wonder
Soaring us does not count, cries the Ga
Company whenever the name OF Edison il
mentioned. Still their knees are shaking
mightiiy.-Garheld's prospects as successor
of Thurman have not improved lately
They have rather diminished greatly.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-24

Why run any risk with your cough, cold,
hoarseness, or indeed any pulmonary or
bronchial complaint when a remedy safe,
thorough, and SO easily obtained as DR.. D..
Jayne's Expectofant can be hadf If you
have contracted severe cold. save your
lungs from the dangerous irritation andln-
fiammeton, which frequently brings about
consumption, by promptly resorting to the
Expectorant; and If troubled with any af.
fection of the throat, you win find this rem
edy equally efYectual in affording relief
from obstructing phlegm, and In healing
the lnfamed parts.
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A suggestion for W hist Players.
TInndon Trtlth

In his new book on whist" Caven-
dish gives an admirable method of
shutting up a nuisance who is to be met
with at three tables out of four. This is
the eff you had" partner, who, after
every hand, informs you that "if you
had done SO and so, we should have
made so and 'so." This is the remedy:
"My favorite retort to him is to ask if he
has ever heard the story of your uncle
and your auntp If he has, he does not
want to hear it again, and is silent. If
he has not, and innocently falls into the
trap by expressing desire to hear it, ]
say, in solemn voice: II your aunt
had been a man she would have been
your uncle.'"
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-24

THE attention of President Hayes was
recently called to an article in the Wash
ington Star, and upon seeing the paper he
remarked: "Oh, it is in the Evening
Star. / suppose, therefore, it is some
thing that is not true" Thisincredulity
of the President in the power that moves
the world is to be lamented.
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their fields for doing good, by searching
out the suffering needy who want employ
ment, and never 50 long as that is to be
found will accept, much less seek the
soup-house or eat the bitter bread of
charity.
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TWENTY-FIVE days ago the steamship
Borussia sank beneath the waves with
more than hundred of her panic-strick-
en- passengers. Those who survived to
relate the terrible story have just
reached Queenstown.
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WALT. WHITMAN writes about in
viting his soul, and Talmage speaks of
quadrupling his energies. So, after all
the marvellous feats are not strictly con.
fined to circus men.
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A ST. LOUIS brute in the guise of
manhood fought terrible conflict with
Siberian bloodhound. The canine
brute was killed and the human brute
survived.
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VEGE1INE.
One Package in Powder Form
Cured Scr0fnla.
How to Reduce Your Doctors Bills.
86 BREMEN ST., EAST BOSTON, MAS.

S6 BREMEN ST.. EAST BosroN. MAS.
Sept 30. 1873.
Mr. Fl. R. srEvENs-Dear Sir: My little daugh-
ter Stella has been aft cted long time with
Scrofula, suffering everything. Iemployed differ.
ent physicians in p. Boston, but they helped her
none. bought some of your Powder Form Veg.
etine and my wife stepped in and gave It to the
child according to the directions and we weresur.
priset in fortnight's time to see how the child
had gained flesh and strength She is now gainp
ing every day and can cheerfully recommend
your remedy to be the best we have ever tried
Respectfully yours, Ut. WEBB.
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When such men as the Rev. DR.. Rankin,
Prof. Green, Father FitzGerald, DR.. Bartine
and host of others as Trustworthy, certify
to the healing power of the Safe Kidney
and Liver Cure, skeptics must believe.
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Weber's celebrated beer for quality,
purity and flavor challenges the world
Bottled BY the Cincinnati Lager Beer Bot
tling Company, 324 Elm street, delivered
free OF charge to any part Of the city or
suburbs.
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Ifit hurts you to draw deep BREATH re-
lieve the lungs and cure the cough with
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar. Sold
by druggists.
Pixies Toothache drops cure in one min
ute,
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ONLY twenty-one States will be saddled
with legislative sessions this winter.
Peace and good will will reign in all
the others.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-24

IF you have neighbor poorer than
yourself, brighten his home with a
Christmas gift.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-24

M. CREWS Cabinet has been success
fully reconstructed, and now Alfonso s
is again threatened with dissolution.
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The Afghans have an Ameer for ev-
cry emergency. Yakoob Khan's son now
occupies the old mans shoes.
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VEGETINE::
Neuralgia, Kidney Complaint and
Rheumatism Yield to Vegetine.

BowERY BI \CH, Me-. Nov. s. 1879.
Mr.. H. R. STEvENs-Dear Sir; For twenty years
my wife was great sufferer from Neuralgia, and
within that time has tried great many kinds Of
medicine but received no benefit until she took
the Vcgetine. and since taking 1t has received 20
much benefit she takes great pleasure in recon-
mending it to all suffering from Neuralgia or Kid
ney complaint. t
For many years haSe been great sufferer frou
Rheumatism. and have never found anything that
gave me the relief that Vegetine has. Therefore
I take pleasure In recommending it 10 any ons
suffering from Rheumatism as being ono Of the besl
blood purifiers now in use
REV. A. COOK,
Member OF the Maine Conference.
of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
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THE strike of the hog-hackers contin-
ues at Chicago.
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John J. Shannon, miner, killed by q
blast explosion near Galena, Ill
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UNDERTAKEN.
DUNKMANN & 90,
UNDERTAKERS.

Embalming promptly DONE Ice used when ro-
aue.ted. Office calls attended to day and night
Manufacturers of all kinds frstolass Wood
C0fins and Caskets. Keep constantly OH hand
full line OF trimmed and untimmed Cofiins and
Caskets for the trade at manufacturing prices
Office and Warerooms, Nos. 173 and l75 Clinton.
Office, at Livery Stable, southwest tscorner Of John
and Everett streets feX-lyTh,S&Tu
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Rev. +. n: Osgood, New Yerk, says,
~ have had Dyspepsia, Weak Stomach and
Nervousness, never had any medicine 10 do
nc 10 much good - TUFTS PILLS. They an
a good ~ represented"
Once IS Murray Street, New Yefk
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-11-27
Flee Hundred Thousand Stromy.

In the past few months there has
been more than 100000 bottles of SHI-
LOA'S CURE SOLD. Out of the vast
number of people who have used it,
more than 1900 cases of Consumption
have been cured. All Coughs, Group,
Asthma, and Bronchitis, yield at once,
hence it is that everybody speaks in it's
praise. TO those who have not used
it, let us say. if YOU have a Cough, or
your child the Group, and you value
life don't fail, to try it. For Lame
Back, Side OF Chest, use Shiloh's Por-
Gus Plaster Sold by T. Robinson.