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The Dickinson press., 1884-04-12
Choir Anacdota.

Lnthe April Century Rev. Dr.. Charles
IS. Robinson continues his discussion of
the annoyances and humors of the
musical service in churches, and relates
this anecdote: "Glorious Easter was ct
hand and great preparations were made
in the rural parish for its celebration;
boughs were twined in the arches of
the building; flowers swung in wreaths
overhead and shone in beautiful baskets
among the ~aisles; children had been re-
hearsing carols. All the town came in
on that notable morning. It was a
scene eve to be forgotten. The min
lister was radiant; his eyes beamed
with delight. But a thought struck
him; this audience, so happy,
so generous, so enthusiastic
would they not hear him o moment for
a stroke of business? After the invoca-
and the first song, he surprised them
with aproposition to bring Easter offer
ings' now at once to Gods altar, and
lift the dear old church out of debt;
oh, then there would be o resurrection!
The congregation would come up from
under its great stone into q new life if
they would roll it away! Then the
plates went their course and hearts
were touched and purses were emptied,
and the heaps of money lay before the
moistened eyes of the relieved pastor
as he TREMENDOUSLY thanked q good God
for his peoples fidelity in response.
The money is here, I am sure it is he
exclaimed. If there be q little in ar
rears it can be made up in a day, and
and nov we are ready heartily to so on
with the worship of our risen Lord So
the fixed programme proceeded. A little
German had been procured from the
metropolis for al annex to the tenor;
his solo came in at this exact crisis OF
grateful emotion; he rendered il with a
fresh aplomb, though the c%onsonants
were awkward. 'An' lie dot sail de raised
de Diet sail be raised-an' de det-an'
de det-sall be raised-sall be raised
in de twinkling of an ay-ee!
CHOW, it is queit safe to say that aftei
the congregation went home, the theme
of the day was dissipated, and the two
events uppermost in everybody's mind
were the surprise which the eager min
lister had sprung upon the people an6
the ridiculous appropriateness of thede
%clamatory solo which followed it. Or
general principles we have no objection
to the collection of money to discharg,
religious obligations, even in divine
service; but it does seem q pity that
humorous episode should be the chie
reminiscehce of such asolemn occasion.
The Dickinson press., 1884-04-12
":rhe Book of Mormon"

A statement recently published reads
as follows:
When the "Book of Mormon" was
published in 1880 there was published
with it a certificate of three men, after
wards known as the "three witnesses"
who declared that tley saw the angel of
God come down with the golden book
which Joseph Smith interpreted. Sub
sequently all three of the men renowned
Mormonism and declared their testimo-
ny false. David +. Whitmer, one of tho
three: is now living, in his 80th year, in
Missouri. He was a brother-in-law of
Oliver Cowdery. who wrote a copy of
the book for Smith.
On this, Elder Joseph Smith, son Of
the founder of Mormonism, writes to the
Chicago Times as follows:
"Please look over your file for 1865, I
think in December, and you will find
an interview of a Times correspondent
with this David Whitmer, affirming his
testimony of 1880 most emphatically.
MI. E. L.. Kelley, formerly of a Glen
wood, Iowa, law firm, now of Kirkland,
Lake Co., o., received a letter from
the said Whitmer to the same effect, in
a discussion on the origin of Textbook
of Mormon" with Rev. Clark Braden,
of the Disciple Church. In this letter
Mr.. Whitmer again affirmed his testi-
mony of fifty years ago. Martin Harris
died at Salt Lake City, in fellowship
with Mormonism. Oliver Cowdery
died near Council Bluffs, Ia, maintain
ing the truth of his statement concern
'ng the "Book of Mormon" What is
me necessity to continue to publish false
statements concerning these menu
Chicago Times.
The Dickinson press., 1884-04-12
T1var

Five years ago l broke down with kidney and
liver complaint and rheumatism. Since then I
have been unable to be about at all. My liver
became hard like wood; my limbs were pulled
up and filled with water. All the best physi-
Clans agreed that nothing could cure me. Ire
solved to try Hop Bitters; 1 have used seven
bottles; the hardness has all gone from my
liver, the swelling from my limbs and it has
have been now in my grave. ]. w. MoREY,
Buffalo, Oct, 1, Isl.
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Eminent Testimony.

N. Y. Witness Aug, 15,18S0.
81 find that in addition to the pure spirits
contained in their composition, they contain the
extracts ofhops and other we'll known and high-
ly approved medicinal roots. leaves and tine
lures in quantities sufficient to render the arti-
Gle what the makers claim it to be, to wit, .
1T @e and nn lpfeP "a ba maa and ax not : o. Des y msg9ic;na
"Froln a careful analysis of their formula
which was attested under oath-I find that In
every wine-glassful of Hop Bitters, the active
medicinal properties aside from the distilled
spirits are equal to q full dose for an adult,
ternal revenue tax as a medicinal bitter.n
GREEN B. RAuM, u. s. Com. In Rev.
The Dickinson press., 1884-04-12
The rr{onde

Mr.. r. T. Bently, a member of the estimable
community of Quakers at Sandy Springs, Nd,
says he was severely affected by rheumatism
in his right hand. Mr.: Bently applied st. ia
tinued use, in q short time, was completely
Cured.
The Dickinson press., 1884-04-12

The House devoted several days to the In.
dian appropriation bill in committee of the
whole. The committee adopted the clausemak-
ig an appropriation of $40, OOOf for the support,
civilization and education Of the Medewaukan-
ton band Of Sioux Indians in Minnesota. The
Mr.. Strait, who went before the committee of
appropriation for the purpose. These Indians
are opposed to remaining at the agencies, where
they would receive their share of annuities,
but prefer to live where they are now and are
doing the best they can to support themselves.
: posed to help themselves. The appropriation
4 for their civilization and education was recon-
mended by the Indian department. Other
! clauses, making tho regular appropriations
for the Indian in the northwest we're passed
by the committee.
A petition was presented to the house by Mr..
Wakefield from the Edgerton post of the G. A
i. in Minnesota urging the passage Of the bill
granting q pension to Samuel Cook.
y MI. Straithas prepared the report of the house
committee on public lands on Mr.. Raymond's
bill for the relief of William F. Steele Of Steele,
Oak. The bill gives Mr.. Steele an opportunity
to pay for 800 acres of land located by him
through mistake.
Mr.. Mcmillan from George Wallace Hall, for q
bounty uuder the law of July %, 1856. He was
barred by the limitation of 1880, and asks for q
special act giving him the bounty. Mr.: Mel
son presented q similar peuuOn IN tne mousse.
Mr.. Mcmillan also presented the petition adopt
ed by the Mankato board of trade, asking for
an appropriation for the improvement of the
navigation of the Minnesota river.
bill introduced in the senate by Mr.. Nc
pherson to amend the patent laws, provides
It shall be q misdemeanor for any person to
sell any article or process claimed and de-
scribed in any unexpired letters patent with
out the lawful authority of the patentee or his
Of any such article or process to falsely rep
resent to o purchaser that there is no unex-
pired patent covering or claimed to cover said
article or process.
In the Senate, Mr.. Wilson, ofIowa, presented
a Joint resolution of the general assembly of
Iowa, urging that in view of the rapid absorb
ton Of public lands fit for settlement, congress
may take immediate steps to recover unearned
portions of lands granted railroads.
The Dickinson press., 1884-04-12

Mensman's Peptonized Eeef Tonic, the only
preparation Of beef containing its entire nutritious
ting and lite-sustaining properties; invaluable for
IndlKsstion, Dyspepsia: nervous prostration. and
conditions. whether the result of exhaustion. nervous
prostration. %overwork. or acute disease. particularly
HAssnn 4 CO.. Prnnristors. Nav YnrI aoid ~
Druggists.
The Dickinson press., 1884-04-12

I could scarcely speak; it was almost impos-
sible to breathe through my nostrils. Using
Ely's Cream Balm a short time l was entirely
relieved. My head has not been so clear nor
voice so strong in years. I recommend
this admirable remedy to all afflicted with
Catarrh or colds in the head. o. T1cHENoR,
Shoe Merchant, Elizabeth, N. j.. price so cts.)
The Dickinson press., 1884-04-12

Whether over eating OF drinking are made
harmless by using Hop Bitters freely, giving
elegant appetite and en- joyment by using thsp
before and re moving all d%ullness, pains and
distress aft erwards, leaving the head clear,
nerves steady, and all the feelings buoyant,
elastic and more happy than before. The pleas-
ing effects of a Christian or sumptuous dinner
continuing days afterwards.
The Dickinson press., 1884-04-12

One dozen small bottles of Swifts Specific
Is. 8. 81 cured me sound and well ola bad
scrofu!ous affection which had bafled all treat
ment, including Hot Springs. J. h. RANT,
Denver, Col.
The Dickinson press., 1884-04-12
Poverty and suferin9.

81 was dragged down with debt, poverty and
suffering for years, caused bya sick family and
discouraged, until one year ago, by the advice
of my pastor, I commenced using Hop Bitters,
and in one month we were all well, and none Of
us have seen a sick day since, and Iwant to say
to all poor men, you can keep your families
DOCTORS visit will cost, I know it"
The Dickinson press., 1884-04-12

"Iwant to state how much my husband
has improved while taking Warmers Safe
Cure. All swelling has disappeared
from his limbs; his water trouble is much
better and his voice is so improved that
hepreaches every Sabbath. We are very
thankful. The people all around here
are taking the remedy, andsome are get
ting we'll by the use of q few bottles.
Multitudes more must have it," Mrs.
Rev. F. A. Soule. Sing Sing, N. Y,
Feb. 29th.
The Dickinson press., 1884-04-12

'sRough on Rats, . clears out Rats, Mice. 15c.
Mother SWANS Worm Syrup, t~asteless. Csc.
ssRough on Coughsn Troches. 15c:liauidl SIC.
The Dickinson press., 1884-04-12

81 was whollyprostrated by a compli-
cation of diseases and as q last resort
purchased Warmers Safe Cure. Every
one of the old troubles have disappeared
and 1 am very grateful" w. r. BENE-
DICT, Albany, N. Y. Press and Knick-
erbocker.
The Dickinson press., 1884-04-12

II suffered for owe twenty years with
a lame back causedby kidney complaint,
and my spine and nervous system were
badly affected. When 1 had abandoned
all hope 1 began the use of Warmers
Safe Cure, and have not felt so we'll and
strong for twenty years" j. WRIGHT,
Fon du Lac, Wis.
The Dickinson press., 1884-04-12

my physicians said I would never get
out of bed again. I took Warmers Safe
Cure and felt like another being"
Beverly, N. j., F. CUYLER HUTcH1Ns.
The Dickinson press., 1884-04-12

81 was a sight to behold from kidney
drnpsy, but was restored to perfect
health by Warmers Safe Cure"
Troy, n. Y. JAMES ALLEN.
The Dickinson press., 1884-04-12

st was q physical wreck by kidney
disorder, but Warmers Safe Cure has
completely cured me-"
Columbus, o. G. @. LAN1Na.
The Dickinson press., 1884-04-12

"Buchu-paiba," Great Kidney and Urinary Cure. 81
trough on Corns.' 70 for Corns, Warts. Bunions. loo
Wells' Health Remover cures Dyspepsia, Impotence
The Dickinson press., 1884-04-12
CANCER

The experience in the treatment Of Cancer with
Swift's Specific Is. S. 81 would seem to warrant US
in saying thatit will cure this much dreaded scourge.
Persons SO afflicted are invited to correspond with us.
Ibeleive Swift's Specific has saved my life. Ihad
virtually lost use of tue upper part of my body and
my arms from the poisonous effects of a large cancer
on my neck. from which l had suffered for 70 years.
S. S s. has relieved me Of all soreness, and the poi>
sor is being forced ont of my system. Twill soon be
we'll. WI. robson, Davisboro, Ga.
Two months ago my attention was called to the case
of y woman afflicted with q cancer on her shoulder at
least ) inches i'll circumference, angry, painful. and
giving the patient no res; day or night for q months
| obtained q supply of Swi:t's Specific for her. She
las taken . bottles, and the ulcer is entirely healed
UP. only a very small scab remaining and her health
Is better than Ter 8 years past; seems to be perfectly
cured. REV. JESSE II. CAMPBELL, Columbus, Ga,
have seen remarkable results from use of Swift's
Specific on cancer. A young man near here has been
afflicted live years with the most angrylooking eating
cancer l eyer saw, and was nearly dead. The first
bottle made a wonderful change, and after five bottles
were taken. he is nearly or quite well. 1t is truly
wonderful. NJ. +. CnuMLEY, NJ. D., Oglethorpe. Ga.
Treatise on Blood and skin diseases mailed free.
TIE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co. Drawer s. Atlanta. Ga
n. Y. Office. 100 W. I'D St. bet. 9Th & 9TH Avs.
The Dickinson press., 1884-04-12

Mother Shipton's prophecy issupposed to be
about four hundred years old, and every proph-
hair r%estorer, before Tie world comes to an end.
The Dickinson press., 1884-04-12

"Fortwo years 1 suffered intensely and
was made miserable through diseased
kidneys and bladder. with nervous ex-
haustion and entire prostration. Doctors
and medicine did not afford me any relief,
and I was advised to use Warmers safe
Cure, which did in connection with the
Safe Pills, and am thankfulto state I am
entirely cured of the dreadful malady.
Mrs. DoRMER.
44S South Tenth street,
Denver, Col. Feb. 10Th.
The Dickinson press., 1884-04-12

physicians said I could never be
cured of calculus and stranguary, but
four bottles of Warmers Safe Cure en-
tirely removed my complaint"
San Francisco, Cal. L. o. LEWIS.
The Dickinson press., 1884-04-12

"For a score of years I suffered with
what the doctors pronounced dilation
and valvular disease of the heart, but
now I am led to believe that the heart
trouble was only secondary and q symp-
tom Of other complaints. Frequently L
was threatened with death by suffoca-
ton, my breath failing me entirely. 1
became cold and numb, and was as neal
death as any living person ever has been.
This was three years ago andI have ever
since enjoyed complete health wholly
through the use OF Warmers Safe Cure"
A. BLDERBECK,
(l- nI-1 IL 90 dnL1 LII
The Dickinson press., 1884-04-12

James Livingston apologized to Fred Geb-
hardt for calling him q liar.
The Dickinson press., 1884-04-12

ICan Honestly Say.
DE-. WARNER: 1 can honestly say that 1 W a
decidedly benefited by the use of your White
Wine of Tar Syrup. Respectfully yours,
Fort Recovery. Ohio. Rev. N. W. D1GGs.
The Dickinson press., 1884-04-12

IT was cured of kidney disease and
bleeding piles by IL bottles of Warmers
Safe Cure"
Auburn, Me. B. H. HOWARD.
The Dickinson press., 1884-04-12

Arthur recommended 500, 600 for the protec-
ton of lower Mississippi levees.
The Dickinson press., 1884-04-12

"I had % quarts of water taken from
me caused by dropsy. Ten bottles of
Warmers Safe Cure entirely restored
me-" GEO. B. PAISLEY, Manchester,
N. HI.
The Dickinson press., 1884-04-12

Wells May Apple (Livcr) Pills, lOc.
s'Rough on Toothache, +" instant relief. 15c.
The "Rough on Tooth Powder, elegant. 15c
The Dickinson press., 1884-04-12

Prevent malarial attacks by invigorating the
liver with DR.. Sanford's Liver Invigorator.
For THROAT DISEASES AND COUGHS. Browns
BRONCHIAL TRocHEs, like all really goodthings,
are frequently initiated. The GENUINE ARE
soLD oNLY IN x
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onsumptlon

COISunnpt1On.
is q disease we all dread. 1t often carries it's
victim to an untimely grave. How important,
then, for those who cherish life and health to
prevent that disease in it's early stages. Every
Cold or Cough should be treated with Aliens
Lung Balsalm. There is no better remedy.
The Dickinson press., 1884-04-12

"a neighbor of mine, w. A. Thomp-
son, has been raised from the dead by
the use of your Warmers Safe Cure,
JOHN NORTON P. NJ, Summit City, Pa,
Fob 9Th
The Dickinson press., 1884-04-12

Parties having cattle for sale Of any class,
please address, giving grade, numbers, age and
price. John Q. Abbott, Box2250, Denver, Col.
The Dickinson press., 1884-04-12

Senator Maxey wants to substitute the half.
dollar as the standard silver coin.
The Dickinson press., 1884-04-12
The increasing sales Of Piso's Cure attests it's
claim as the best cough rcmedY.

Swift's Specific Is. S. 81 has cured me of a
long-standing case of Eczema, which has re-
sisted all sorts of treatment. Rev. w. J. Rob-
inson, N. Ga. Conference.
The Dickinson press., 1884-04-12

Chicago, March LIST. %, 18th street.
Try DR.. Sanford's Liver Invigorator and be
convinced that it can cure all bilious disorders.
At Lexington, KY, Policeman O'Connor was
dirked by his mistress.
The Dickinson press., 1884-04-12
A Valuable Medicine:

a Valuable Medicine.
DEAR SIR: Atthc time l received a bottle of
your White Wine of Tar Syrup, which was about
Sore Throat and Hoarseness, and it relievedm me
atonce. And, sir, 1 believe tito be a valuable
medicine, and just whatyou recommend it.
Yours truly, Rev. D. F. RENFRo,.
Salem, Dent Co, Mo. Pastor NJ. Z. Church.
The Dickinson press., 1884-04-12

warmers Safe Cure does all claimed
for it," MAJ. JAMES S1NGLEY.
Petaluma, Cal.
The Dickinson press., 1884-04-12
IMPOSSIBLE ESCAPE.
Absolute Truth with Collateral Pro
From Which There Can He no Appeal

Absolute Truth with Collateral Proof
From Which There Can Re no Appeal.
For the past three years we have
had o standing offer of $1,000 for any
statement of cure published by us which
was not, so far as we know, bona fide.
We did this in order that all readers
might know the absolute truth of all our
assertions and that they were based up
on the value of our remedy and not up
on idle words. Below we give q few
extracts from recent letters, which
speak for themselves. We will only
add that we could furnish one hundred
thousand more of a similar nature did
occasion require, but we believe the en-
tire American public is now con-
WINGED of the positive value of Warmers
Safe Cure. II. II. WARNER & Co.
Rochester, N. Y.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-12-05

which, through less alarming, be-
cause they are more common and
slower in their work, are far more
destructive 10 life. The threatened
Invasion of cholera will prove a bene-
fit, if,,in preparing for it we remove
the causes of these diseases, which
produce hundred fold greater NOR
tally in kentucky than cholera, al d
in doing 80 instruct our people that
the same better habits and methods
of living, which will prepare them
to resist cholera, will also protect
them against our more fatal every
day plaques.
In order that this Board may have
the knowledge which it should pos
sess of the sanitary statues of every
section of the State, and that its dele
g ties may be in position to inform
the Conference what prepation has
been made in this State to resist
cholera, you are requested to call a
meeting of your boaru at the earliest
convenient day and report to us what
steps'have been taken by you or the
citizens of your community, looking
to the removal of the unfavorable
sanitary conditions which favor the
location and spread of this disease.
PINCKNEY THOMPSON, NJ. d., Pres't.
j. n. MCCORMACK, NJ. d., Secretary.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-12-05

no difference who is President. The
skies will overspread us and be just
as blue, the grass will at each return
ofspring-time spring up and be just
as green as ever, birds will fit above
us, Col and Heaven will be just as
near us and the memory of sainted
lost ones just as dear to us as ever.
1 have no patience with the man who
would attempt to shadow the happi.
ness of any man, black or white, by
tllking to him of ruin that is to come,
because of the election of Cleveland.
OF course believe in the Republican
party, know it to be the party OF
proud memories and glorious aspira-
tions, yet l am not now, nor never
was the man to believe that because
man differed from me about poll
tics that he was a knaVe and fool.
1t will not do to come to the COIL
cluSion that because other people do
not see thing as we do, that they
are incompetent to understand mat
ter, mel may differ, widely as the
heavens are from the cart and yet
neither of them be fools. l never
could understand how men could
,rJwd so much bitterness into their
lives about anything. l can see how
man may be so crowded and over
worked and tempest tossed by every
wind Of fortune until it is a relief to
him to lay down and die and end his
troubles but how a man in this great
sunny world, with its beautiful birds
and flowers, its lakes and rivers and
its happy homes, in good health and
COOL fortune can grow envious and
jealous and snap and snarl at every
thing is more than have dreamed
OF in my philosophy. l have loved
great many things with all the
earnestness of my nature and OF
course like other people have lost a
good many things that were near and
dear to me and yet 1 honestly aver
and declare l never felt for one mo-
ment pang of envy or jealousy to-
ward any man who was more FORUM
ate than myself. But enough.
HIRAM.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-12-05
Treatment Of Cancer,

For twenty years | have suffered
from cancer on the side of my neck
near the shoulder, and exhausted the
whole catalogue of remedies without
any relief. The cancer growing worse
all the time, the whole upper part of
my body became stiff and full Of pain,
| had virtually lost the use of both
arms, nv general health had broken
down and saw it was only ques-
ton of time when life itself would be
destroyed. In this condition l COM
menced the use of Swift's Specific.
The first bottle relieved me of the stiff
ness in the neck, the second gave me
perfect use of my arms, and | feel
strong and well in every way. / am
a poor man but | would not take
$1,000 for the good | have experienced
with Swift's Specific. | believe it
will force out all the poison and cure
me. w. X. Robson.
Davisboro, Ga.
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