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How the coolest Inhabitant" Stands
Up for the Flood Of 1882.

One picture rises up continually be-
fore my eyes through all the mist which
clouds the debris of flooded factories,
the oldest inhabtant, sitting whiting,
weather-beaten and gray, in his gray
and weather-bcaten old house on the
river, surrounded by factories that all
but crowd him into the stream.
"Oh. grandpa. come and look at the
food. It's away up the wharf,
go way, child. What do you know
about floods? Twas here in 80. Then
there was n food"
And he keeps on whiting.
The ice-gorges have broken tho
bridge from Hers Island is swept
away the river ank has shifted across
Duquesne way he reads in the morn
inc pagers.
The whole point was under water
in '32,' comments the old man, proudly.
There is over two tect of water in
our cellar" his daughter reports.
The old man chances out of the Win
dow and acknowledges that it looks like
raj By and By he steps out of the
front door just tn see how much lower
the water is than it was fifty-two years
ago, and steps into the river up to his
shoe tops. A little moist under foot, he
admits, but, bless you, no flood to speak
of compared with what he has seen.
Why would you believe me; but
they wouldn't believe him. They have
taken refuge in the second story, like
selfish and sensible people. Slowly.
snakily the brown water creeps into tho
room. 1t is after the man who has
dared to sneer at it. 1t is around his
old knees now. He has six or seven
different kinds OF rheumatism, and they
are all playing hop-scotch up and down
his back, but he sits still and perversely
wonders if there will be rise enough
to let the coal out. Which re-
minis him that they don't HAYS
the rises they used to have in the
broad-horn days. The water laps the
upper pewter button on his oil satin
vest now. de rises and throws one arm
fondly around the record of 30, which
he has maintained as the chief god in
his household for many day. He
smiles. 1t will hardly 60 back on him
at this late day. The water chuckled
him under the chin. What that? His
gray beard floats out upon it. The rec
ord begins to totter. The water springs
up and twigs him by the nose in pitiless
jubilation. He filings out the other drip
ping hand to clasp his dearly beloved
record around the neck. The record
isn't there any more.
Il don't (glug) care. It amt (glug-
plertV) S'hiOh,
Gurglerty, glug, swash, swash. The
oldest inhabitant is done for. He has
gone down with the record. But the
few little bubbles that mark his last
feeble breath. as they burst, spit impot-
emily out upon the triumphant flood
1922. - Pittsburgh Dispatch.
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Sp sctacles or Classes.

DIR. Prentice has the only Astignameter of
its kind in America, he having invented it
himself while in Europe. With this instru-
ment the most delicate and sensitive eye can
be fitted with glasses so accurately that the y
are relieved Otall strain, and thus they soon
recover their lost strength. Srectacles fitted
and ground to order in this manner do not
change as ordinary glasses do, but thew wear
for years and preserve the sight.
nr. Prentice brought with him from Eu-
rope ten thousr nd pairs of >Athermanous
Tourmaline glasses, which slit the heat out
of the light, rendering the eye perfectly COOL
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NEW ORLEANS, La, Oct. 90, 1884.
To those afflicted ,pith catarrh:

New ORLEANS, La, Oct. %, 1884
To those afflicted 10Th catdrrh:
I had the disease m self for many years,
which has made not only my life disagreed
bic to myself but to those who were around
me, so made up my mind to seek the ''Sun-
ny South after Icing advised to do so bv
doctors of the North, who had given Inc up
and said there was no other hope for me ex-
cept to get in L mild climate. After arrived
here and found no reIef for about six months
| went to DR.. Prentice of Is Dryades street =,
who treated me for about two months.
had relief at once, ana at the end of two
months was totally restored and felt he "
man. The doctor then asked me to give him
testimonial. refus ed, as | thought the
relief was only temporary. Now he has re-
turned from Europe, and am totally cured
and we'll satisfied that'he disease will not re-
turn, and give this testimonial cheerfullv,
and recommend all who are afflicted to visit
the doctor Immediately, Yours truly.
EUGENE ROBINSON,
Proprietor and Manager of Rubinson's Dime
Museum and Grunewald Opera House, OF
New Orleans, La; also Robins on's circus
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Predicting storms.

Prof. Z. Stone Virgins, IL. D., tn,
Canadian astronomer who recently
warned the President that "preeminent.
ly the greatest storm that has visited
this continent" since the days of Wash
ington will sweep over the United State:
on certain days OF next March, appears
to be responsible for some remarkable
statements in an Ottawa newspaper.
The Free Press OF that city soberly de-
clares that 1.-The leading scientists OF
Europe have endorsed the prediction, -"
and adds: "There can be no doubt
that if the Toronto Meteorological Blu
reau had acted upon his warning in
September the Asia, with q hundred
souls on board, would not have been
lost. The United States Signal Office,
however, so the Anerican Register tells
US, had implicit faith in his predictions,
owing to his standing as an astronome,
in that country, having ranked second
in the race for the Warner prize las,
year, for which 125 of the leading a.
tronomers competed. Accordingly three
days before the time named by Virgins
they hoisted the storm signals, and the
same journal tells us that his prediction
in that one instance saved the United
States $4,000, 000!"
This is a pretty story to tell TO DIR.
Virgins doubling countrymen, but 1t
lhs no value on this side of the border.
The Signal Service Office does not in
any way sanction the prediction for
March, and we think it is entirely safe
to say that, instead of having had sim
plicit faith" in any forecast from Cana
da last September, the recsnt letter 10
the President was the first warning the
bureau had that DR.. Virgins wa.
abroad. The storm signals hoisted
along the coast between 10 a. m. OF
September 8 and :O5, of September
Is, were warnings of the approach of q
cyclone from the tropics, and had no
connection with the storm from the Pa
cific Coast in which the Asia was lost.
The cyclone was of such great energy
that signals were also raised on the
lakes for northerly winds; but these
were lowered September IL, and no
more were again displayed until the
morning If the 18th, the day the Asia
was lost in Georgian Bay. In other
words, the lake signals were lowered
before the Asia storm reached tine Pa
citic Coast, and they were not ordered
up again until that storm suddenly de.
veloped great violence over Lakes Supe-
rior and Huron, which was after II p.
m. Of September Is. The warnings for
the cyclone made wi hOut knowledge
of any prediction Of DIR. Wiggins-saved
at least Sl3, 10000 in property, enough
to cover The expenses of the signal SER
vice for ten years.-N. Y. Tribune.
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About twelve years ago the daylight of my
life vent out and left me in total darkness
Bat a ray OF bright hope found its way into
my Swallowed heart six years ago. when
was told of and taken to the most eminent
oculist Of Chicago. | was taken to the Eye
lnfrmary, chloroiorm was gwen me and
both eyes were operated on for cataract.
Well, after several weeks of horrid suffering
one of my eyes run entirely out and the 9TH
or remained totally blind. Then all hope tru
ly departed ION my life. Never MAS there
an hour from that time that death would
have been unwelcome, Until the 24th of De-
cember, 1888, when was taken to see DR..
Prentice. He at once operated on nv re-
naming eye. without giving me chloroform or
anything of that nature, and in one week
from that time, as the first bright sun rose
on the New Year of 1884, the bandsge was
removed from my eye and could see. Thank
God, could see. BENJAMIN HERBAUGd,
405 Longwood street, Rockford, Ill.
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stammerine or suffering.

am nineteen years Of age, and have been
troubled with suffering or stammering near
ly all nav life, at least since l can remember.
IL became 80 annoying TO me that recently
went to New Orleans TO see il | could find
relief. l was recommended to DIR. Prentice,
No. IL Dryades street, New Orleans / was
under the management OF the Doctor the
fi'st time TOR thirty minutes, and have new
or suffered on word or had he least diff
Guilty in articulation since, A. GOETHE,
DVnaldsonville. La
Reference: A. 6. Kicks. lf2 Poydrss street.
dec ISL VI
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Notice for Publication.

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Mss,
January (, 1885.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler has lied notice of his
to make final proof in support
of his claim, and that said proof will be
made before G.. +. Watts, Chaneery Clerk,
at Monticello, Miss, on Feb. Goth, 1885.
viz: Robert Dampier, Homestead No.
9I31, for the southwest quarter north
west quarter section 81; and southeast
quarter northeast quarter section %,
township 3 north, range 20 west.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of, said land, viz:
Perry Buekhalter, All of
Joseph Morris, Hebron p. O.,
Anthony Myers, Lawrence Co.
Randall Sutton. Miss
r. G. KERR,
CIV Register.
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Notice tor Publication.

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS,
January 8, less.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-naIned settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
of his claim, and that said proof will be
made before c. F., Watts, Chanccry Clerk,
at Monticello, Miss, on February goth,
1855, viz: Hcttic Wilson, Homestead No.
9611, for the west half north east quarter
section 81, township north, range 20
west.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of, said land, viz:
Perry Buckhalter, All of
Robert Dampier, Hebron T. O.,
Sandy Dampirr, Lawrence Co,
Albert Dampier, Miss.
K. c. KERR,
CIV Register.
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u y. 7 IUII NFtU5UN. V. >.
KEN0iLL'S SPAWN CURE.

BROOKLYN, \. T.. hug. 70 1884,
DR. b. j. KENDALL Col an pleased to in
form YOU that after far trial given by our cus-
toners 10 kendAlls SPAWN cure. they pro-
nounce it one Of the best Horse Remedies In the
ma ket, and as Il Rheumatic LinIment, cheer
fully endorse it as beng one Of the best rome
dies ever used. Respectfully yours
/. CRAWFORD.
Price 81. per bottle, or bottles for So.
All druggists have 1t or can get it for
you, or it will be sent to any address on
receipt of price by the proprietorS. DIR. b.
}. KENDALL Il Co., Euoshurg Falls, Vt.
Send for Illustrated circular.
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
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The Blind See!

Mr.. L. J. Fl. Foster, of Crawford, Miss =,
was totally blind for several years with Cat
aract. His eye vas operated on by an emf
nent ocuist of New Orleans. After several
weeks of horrid suffering his eye run out.
The doctor then said he did not believe it
could lie done successfully under the
exis ting conditions of MIR. Fosters system
But afterward DR.. Prentice operated under
precisely the same conditions, and gave MIR.
Foster sight. Mr.. l.. j. H. Fosters ad-
dress is Crawford, Miss.
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2. p. Martinez.

My son had troublesome Cltarrh of the
head and throat. For more than two years
we sought medical aid in vain. watched the
gradual progress of the disease with a great
deal Of anxiety, and while following strictly
the treatment and advice of leadilg physi-
clans, | saw my son from day to day gov
worse. His hearing became so badly affect
ell that he could not hear the ticking of a
watch when held close to the ear. Last May
| took him to DIR. Prentice, Is Dryades
street, and from that day he began to i'm
prove and continued to grow better, until he
could hear the same watch six feet from his
ear, or could hear it ticking in his pocket
His general health has improved and all bad
symptoms have passed away. His hearing
is now so acute that hc can distinguish the
fantcst discOrd in music, in which he is
now progressing very finely. In short, DR..
Prentice cured my son of his catarrh and
deafness. | sincerely feel that can recon-
mend DIR. Prentice as possessed of the high
est skill and ability, and take the greatest
pleasure in adding my testimonial to DIR.
Prentice'S long list OF triumphS.
F. +. MATINEE,
Manufacturer and Wholesale Dealer in Boots
and Shoes, Nos. and 8 Magazine street,
New Orleans, La,
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Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Mss,
January 8, 1855.

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Mss,
January 8, 1855.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
of his claim, and that proof will be made
before {. +. Watts, Charcery Clerk, at
Monticello, Miss, on February IA, 1es5,
viz: James Butler, Homestead No. 1920,
for the north east quarter, section u,
township : IL, range 20 W.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of, said land, viz:
A. I. Longino, Silver Greek p. O.
Joe Spurlock, Lawrence Co.,
ID. II. LonginO, Miss.
A. E.Weathersby, of Monticello.
X. C.. KERR
Register.
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crcss-Eyes Strengthened
without pain in /. few
minutes.

Last evening DR.. Prentice Strengthened a
case of cross eyes in less than one second.
He had tested the eyes some days ago, and
since has been preparing glasses for her.
Last evening the young lady, accompanied
by her mother and several friends, repaired
to The office of DR.. Prentice to try the glass
es. They were placed on the Young lady's
face, and instantly her eyes became peFfelfly
straight. They had been crossed fromeariy
childhood.
Miss MORGAN,
III (,asunet street Now Orleans
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Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss, !
January %. 1885.

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss,
January %, 1885.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice of his
intention TO make final proof i'll support
Of his claim, and that said proof will he
made before +. NJ. Martin, Chancery
Clerk, at Brookhaven, Miss, on March 9,
1885, viz Abraham Harness, Homestead
No. l0l43, for the southeast quarter
northwest quarter and southwest quarter
northeast quarter and northwest quarter
southeast quarter section 35, township
north, range 9 east.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of, said land, viz:
James Ard, All of
Ephriam McComb, Summit p O.,
Levy Stovall, Pike Co.,
Alexander Magee, Miss.
Il. c. KERR.
CIV Register.
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III Gasqnet street, New Orleal

My eyes have been very badly crossed all
my life. They were so bad that was told if
! had them operated on l would lose my
sight. DR.. Pre,tic Strengthened them in
about a minute, and my sight was better at
once. The following day went on an excur-
sion TO Spanish Fort | did not even wear
band'ge after the operation.
LOUIS MARTIN.
Whitehall, St. James Parish, La.
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KENDA,L'S SPAWN CURE,

Harrison, Dakota; April list, 1884.
yDR. Il. j. KENDALL COL have been one of
aour best customers for Kendall's SPAWN cure
end Blister | have curei oyer one hundred
cases of SPAWN with KendallS Spawn Cure aud
can say tor one that it Is one Of the most excel
lent remedies now on record, far superior to
any ever tiled.
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Stable keeper 4b uoboken Avenue.
KENDAll's SPAWN CURE.

Newark, Y. j., March Is, 1874.
DIR. r. J. KENDALL Co., Gents:-I have used
your kendalls Spawn Cure and Blister both In
my business as 4 stable keeper and in nv Irac-
tlce as V. y, and can truly say it is the best
medicine know of for the uses 1t Is recon-
mended for. l have used it ~ general stable
ltniment and in special cases of spawn, etc.
with the best results. and cheerfully recon-
mend 1t to all who have need of such goods
Yours very truly.
q
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hui l. hltion Fate, sure erre se end st Sat1


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KENDAlL'S SPAWN CURE.

JERSEY CITY, n. j., March Path, 1884.
DIR. r. J, KENDALL, Co, Gents IL hava used
your Kendal's SPAWN Cure for the past three
years IN my stable and am satisfied It the best
medicine can use for general stable iinimeRt.
Have also used it successfully III "a bad case of
blood spawn.
ANDpTw Clprr~a
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SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY.

Special attention given to Probate and Chan
Gerry business, and the Collection of Claims in
Lincoln and Lawrence counties.
once In BroOkhaVen, over the brick store.
corner of Railroad Avenue and Monticello st.
jy 1915 III.
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Notice tor Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss, !

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss,
January %, 1885.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
of his claim, and that said proof>will be
made before G. f. Watts, Chancery Clerk,
at Monticello, Miss, on February 2Sth,
1888, viz Ephram Jet, Homestead No.
10l15 for the east half northwest quar-
ter section 81, township 3 north, range 10
east.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation oil, said land. VIZ:
Haywood Bryant, All of
Henry Williams, ! Monticello p. o.,
james PrestldGe, Lawrence Co.,
Nathan Wells, Miss.
4. c. KERR,
CIV Register.
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Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON. Mss, !
Jauuarv IEfh 1G-1

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Mss,
January 18th, lSe5.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
iugan 'mcd = ttlrr has filed notice of his
intention tu make fiual proof IN support
of his claim, and that said proof will be
made before q. f.. Watts, Chanc Gerry Clerk,
at Monticello, Miss, on February 9th,
1855, via: Richmond Sutton, Homestead
No. 1902, for the west half southwest
quarter section "a, township 3 north,
range 20 west.
lie names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of, said land, viz:
A. 4. LONGING, All of
Ike Longino, Silver Creek p. o.,
j. j. benson, Lawrence Co.,
Daniel Forest, Miss.
X. G. KERR,
CIV Register.
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Gurglerty, glug, swash, swash. The
oldest inhabitant is done for. He has
gone down with the record. But the
few little bubbles that mark his last
feeble breath. as they burst, spit impot-
emily out upon the triumphant flood
"32. "-Rttsburgh Dispatch.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-06
She Wrote Poetry.

Mr.. r. W. Glider, editor of. the
Century, was at a dinner next a
eharmsng girl whom he knew slight
ly as a clever young woman with
somewhat decided ideas, which she
spent a great deal of energy in car
Tying out.
What are you doing?" he asked
interestedly of his neighbor.
Nothing, really nothing in par
ticular Just now," was the reply;
except, perhaps, some verses ! have
been writing"
"Oh, my dear child, don't do
that" cried the editor, in a tone Of
horrified regret; "why, do you know
you are really wasting your time.
People can't get twenty-five cents
for five thousand verses to-day"
Cant they ?"-with sad surprise.
81 can, though, she continued. '.for
l received s24 for some / wrote last
month" :"
MY goodness !" exclaimed Mr..
Glider, in mild amazement, "who
paid you that Pr
why, you did," cried the merry
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