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The Lamar register., 1891-05-16
Ihe chineae in CaIifornia.

Notwiths hstanding the Chinese exclusion
act the Chinese population OF California at
this time numbers ii,OSl, showing that
there has been very light decrease with
in the last ten wears. Many of the Chinese
residents OF the state have returned 10
their native country within these years
and many have lett California for other
States. There has been no increase of the
Chinese population through the birth of
children. as but very few Chinese women
have ever been brought to this country.
There need he no doubt that Cinnamon
reach California from British Columbia,
to which they tako passage from Hong
Kong The federal government is trying
to put stop 10 this Immigration, which
goes on in violation of the exclusion act,
and it is reported that q letter on the sub
iect was recently sent 70 the British
Canadian customs department, which
replied that it had no power TO Interfere
with the movements of Cinnamon wac
arrive in CuradG and pay the poll tax.
ID is only BY the vigorous enforcement
of the exclusion act aong the who Q line
OF the CHnadiun border that the Influx of
Cinnamon to this country can be pre-
vented.
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16
Chanclng Dcfca, 10 ylctory.

The genius of Sheridan at Winchester
changed defeat to victory. So when feeble
adver-nrles III the shape nf inefficient rune
dies fail to stnV the progress OF lnHt obsti-
rate aud nialt'nnnt foe. nltlarla. Hgstettor's
enemy back. Nothing la nateria medica,
out OF it. compares with this US an oppo-
ne-it OF every foIm of malgriHl dis Use
Chills and fever. dumb aGue, bilious re-
mittent and "Eue calSc-it matters not-one
Rud all are eNtirpated by the Bittcrs. To
vance OF the m milarinl season Is 10 buckle on,
as it wer,. nrnor OF proof Which defies
attack. So fortified. so protected. you shall
be scatheless. Remember too, thnt tie Bit
ters Is an erndicator OF livey complaint, con-
stipatlon. III heumatism, kidney complaints
and dYsue.sin.
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16
HER MAJESTY. THE QUEEN,
Eseu by an American While She Wal
TlIsins . Drive.

Seen By au American While She wai
TIkins . Drive.
was slzirting along the paEh i'm
msdintely outside tho Ken siugtcn
Gardens. writes London corr sspond-
ent, when my attention was attracted
by mounted policeman. who seemed
in great distress He had gailoped up
alongside OF q Watering cart that waa
leisu=cly sprinkliug the drive, and
was shouting to tho river to shut on
the water, and to draw to one side.
Naturally enough the driver WIS slow
to understand why h's was interferei
with in this summary manner, and he
neither stopped the water OF his cart
nor pulled his horse to one side.
"H'out of the roadn cried the
policeman. Ger majesty comes
be'ind.n and with these words he
caught the sprinkliuc-cart horse BY
the bride and pulled him rs well us
he could ont of the way.
Then a large landau, drawn by -four
horses. on which rode postillions,
rolled swiftly along the road On the
box OF the carriage SAL two mon, two
moro sat behind, while in front, on
both sides. and in the re ar rodo 9
dozen groo7s on horseback. On either
side OF the equipaSe was az equerry, 4
gentleman Of distinguished appearance,
who kept very close 70 tie wheels and
exactly opposite to the occupants OF
the veh Gle
This was the way Victoria, queen
i of the English, toolla quiet afternoons
drive. She was by the side OF her
6aurhie or. Princess Beatrice. while two
ladies-in- WAITING SGT on the seat in
front OF her. The confusion caused
by the obstruction of the watering
cart was noticed by her majesty, and
She sat upright for an instant, while a
swift loo.5 OF apprehension passed. over
h,r features. One Of the eluerries
leaned forward. and. removing his hat,
Informed her that there was pothing
to felr. whereat her majesty settled
back among her cushions and became
her placid self again. eI
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16
Only 4 Eablc.

A penguin. who observed an arctic
explorer in the act of freszing to death
remarked to very fat aux at her side
that it seemed strange in these days oi
refrigerating and ice machines tina
men should travel SO far to freezt
Themselves.
Not 90 strange answered the aux
..they seek the bubble reputation evea
in the caunon's mouth"
"But here are no cannon" returned
the penguin.
WHO said there were?" Ietorted the
aux tartly, as she dived for a crab,
leaving the penguin wrestling with the
metaphysical problem.
1t will be observed that the bird
which devoted its mind to abstract re-
search was the one which went supper
less to roost. Business is business
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16
Deafness Can,t he curct,

by local applications, as they can noe reach she
diseased portion OF the ear. There s only one
way 10 cure Deafness, and that is by constitu
tional remedies. Defines is caused by an in
famed condition of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets In
famed you have 4 rumbling sound or imperfect
bearing, and when 1t 10 entirely closed Deaf
ness Is the result, aud unless the Inflammation
can be taken out and this tube restored TO ii,
normal condition, hearing will be destroyed
forever; nine cases out Of ten are caused by
Catarrn, which is noTnipg but an inflnmed con.
ditLol Of the mucous surfaces. Wewill give One
Hrndred Dollars for any case Of Deafnes.
.causcd bv Catarrh) that We can not cure by
taking Halls Catarih Cure. Send for circulars .,
free. +. J. CHENEY Il CO., Toledo, Z.
Ia Sold by Druggists. 75c.
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16
Running The House.

1T took me five years, said a mar
r;ad man. to become convinced that
the cheapest way for me to run my
house was TO give my wife so mnch
money every month to spend as sne
saw 1T 1 think thatl have saved at
least 25 per cent by this plan. ! never
have any large hills coming in now at
inopportune times. for my vile pays as
she buys. Ny house is better equip
ne5 and better managed than it was
under my old system. and furthermore
INV wife has a private bank account
to which she adds q little every month.
7 would advise every man VINO mas q
practical wife to try the same scheme,
ia an immense relief, not to speak OF
the saving" ~
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16
A Wonderful Grape Vine.

from me Fiuita ) tar.
There is a single vine in Santa Bar
bara that is whole vineyard in itself.
1t was planted by Mexican woman
seventy-two years ago. 1t has dia-
meter of twelve inches little above
the ground, its branches cover an
area of 1900 feet and it produces
each year from 10000 to 10000
pounds OF Mission grapes that go to
make wine to cheer the heart OF man
and woman as well. Figure up what
such grape tree is worth that will
yield such a crop.
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16
DIsf,rurcment OF the Forehead.

The tribal mark of princess oil
Bangalla, Africa, is a certain disfgure-
ment OF the forehead. Every thor.
ouchbred Bangalla, whether male or
female. is required to cultivate this
naJional trait The task is by no
means pleasant. It is necessary first
to inhict several short. parallel gashes
upon the forehead. in & line directly
above the nose Into the wounds q
poisonous vegetable decoction is rub
bed. whereby the flesh is caused to
swell and harden into protuberances
about as big as the end of man 5
lit.la sr1s-. These adoiSor5 70 tho
huuasa frontispioce ara consiesre3 By
the natives not oaly patriotic but beau
tiful
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16
The ar. of Getting RID of People.


High class restaurants, IN order 10
preserve their regulations, must keep
Objectionable people away. and TO do
This without constantly having
"scenes that might disturb the
serenity OF their regular patrons is u
very important matter. One New
York proprietor has solved the
problem In unique fashion. When an
undesirable customer enters, the wait
er is instructed to take his order, go
of and not come back; and when o
second gdrcoR is Indignantly sum
moued and sent after the tirst,- he too
is swallowed up in the depths OF the
kitchen and retlrneth not again.
Finally the customer grows, indignant
pets M and leaves the restaurant, ow-
ing never TO come baelS-whieh IS OF
course the very end the proprietor
desiie es to bring about. F
This reminds US of the device to,get
rid of leisurely eaters that q woman
has had patented aud which a coz
temporary thus describes:
II consists of a table and stools, both
OF which run on an endless chain. The
diner comes in, takes seat on a stool
NAYS his twenty-five. cents for a meal.'
and it is set before him. The table
then begins to move, and the man
moves along with it 1t continues to
move him along until he gets to the
other end of the room, and by this
time he is supposed to have finished
his meal. for his dishes slide oil around
a wheel and his stool slides out with
him. There is an endless chain OF
these stools, and the procession oi
diners and dinners goes on continually
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16
Our Success Has Convinced the Most
Skepticai.
Are you sufferer from any OF the fol-

Are you sufferer from any OF the fol-
lowing diseases E Ill.
Dyspepsia, indigestion, Fits, Neuralgia,
Piles, all Nervous Diseases, Fevers, Cos
tiveness, Rheumatism, Catarrh, Deafness,
Female Weukness, ScrofUla, Seminal
Weakness, Cancer, Tumors, Tape Worm,
ali Sexual Diseases, Heart Disease, Con-
sumption, bronchitis, Urinary Troubles,
, Liver Diseases, Salt Rheum, all Skin
Diseases, Badness, Malaria, all Blood
| Diseases, Asthma, Paralysis, Sterllity,
| Epilepsyf
\ hesitates is lost. 1t is of the greatest i'm
| portance that you should at once obtain
| proper treatment, before the disease has
! progressed too far Consult the pbysi-
| clans who have had the greatest success
| and are prepared to thoroughly cure you.
I DIR. EALE's MEDICAL DIsPENsABf is pro
| yided with all the lutest and most ap
| proved appliances for the examination OF
| patients, and private rooms are provided
| where all consultations are held.
| Our practice has become SO extensive
| that we have added To Gun already large
| stat one OF the most eminent speciaiistS IN
| the United States; also one of the most
| famous medical authors and specialists to
| be found in Europe. These two gentle
men receive all patients, give consultation
| free OF charge, and also make thorough
ox .mination of each patient Tree OF charge.
Az the conclusion of the exaninS-
ton JDe patieut IS AOsu iISuAAF
whether his case is curable or not. If Ii
! is durable, he is told so; if iucuraDlc, be is
told that, and is given the best possibia
advice as how to live, Diet. exercise, etc;
We repeat: all this is done 10 each and
every individual who calls or writes US,
ABSOL UTELY FREE OF CHARGE.
These free examinations, with advice, have
prolonged the lives OF many, and have
been the first step in restoring TO health
and Its consequent happiness, MANY thous,
auds of others.
Our specialists have positive instruc-
tions moi to undertake any case unless
| they can GUARANTEE a THOROUGH
AND PERMANENT CURE. So conh-
| dent are we that perfect cure will fol
| low the treatment Of every case under
taken, that we will guarantee TO forfeit
| $1,000 in cash to any person whose case
| we undertake. and fail TO cure. L -
Those taking treatment by mail are as
sured the strictest privacy, as our en-
| ve!opes aud express Taciiages rever have
/ any card on the outside to indicate theif
| origin or contents.
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16

Baron Fava's son is seriously i'll in
Washington and word has been ca led to
his parents iu Rome. Young Fava is a
good American, and with tue fixed deter
minauon of making this country his home,
renounced his succession to the family
titles and inheritance. There is room
and welcome here for such foreigners as
be, and wishes for his recovery extend far
beyond the circle of his ucluaintances.
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16
FREIoHrgp EoR rHE pEAp.
\ Custom In which the japanese Honor
the silent Majority.

tustom IN Which the Japanese Honor
this silent Majority.
Once q year "a beautiful spectacle
can be seen along the ocean coast and
on every lakc-of which there are
many-in japan. Il is the feast the
japanese make TO the spirits OF their
departed friends. None are so rich
and enlightened that they do no. join
in this, and there are none so poor in
goods ard the Old faith that do not
claim their portion Every family
brings to the waters edge at nightfall
a paper boat frcighted with rice and
other edibles for the ghosts, The boat
IS any size they please, according 10
their tastes and purse, and some Of
the wealthier Japs expand on this oc-
casion with boats twenty feet long.
These boats, In addition TO their sweet
and t0othsome cargocs, ars riggcd with
gay Japanese lanterns and with these
all Hlight at n geueral signal the fleet
is launched. No more beautiful spec
tacle can be found than this vast hotil-
In Of paper shallops presents, when
with every colored lantern lighted it
silently picks Is course seward to the
home or those loving souls who have
gone before and who now are TO be re-
minded Of their friends of earth by an
old-tine. familiar feast.
Thousands Of Japs Join in this who
have not the slightest belief in Its
spirit and It viii no doubt always live
in It's tender. sentimental beauty As
it is hund-eds OF Americans aud Eu-
ropeans join in and launch their boats
with all the fervor OF the Jap5 them
selves, regarding the whole proceed
ing as in the nature OF a Japlne5e
Fourth of July.
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16
adstone is as mad as a

Young Herbert Gladstone is as mad as
March mare. He finds that becoming the
patron and promoter of the Irish eXnibi-
tion is likely to cost him dear, and that ne
Will have 10 be one OF trio which will
have to make up $4,000 deficiency aris-
ing out of that ill-advised and worss pat
rOuized amir. Aud this causes him to
indulge in language not fattering To Ire
land and Irish affairs. rI..
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16
Arter uany Yesrs.

Ths story called The Brazsn An.
d-oid m the first part OF which eppsared
in tho Ar-ii Atlantic, was vren
,oore ,kan thirty yecss ago. The than
editor of the Atlantic returned II Win
.ha rso,Iest that the author should re-
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16

The king of Corea wants to make trip
around the world. and has an idea that If
he has an American manager they can
make pile of money by taxing in all the
dIine museums which are ready to engage
eastern polentates US drawing cards.
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16
IRE Esrth,s Age.

Scientific men cay that the earths
are i. sbous 500. 600 ysers 70. Shs
nSbular psriod and about 70, ooo: ooo,--,
of which Is, 900, 600 arc past--for tnS
period of organic beings
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16
tn. worth of London.

The London county council reports
that the value of rental In London L
s42, 500, 600. Capitalizing this on ahe
principal of twenty years purchase'
London is worth "a, $50, o0O, 600
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16

the pope lost recently 100000 lire by
speculation in stocks. The report, how
ever, is to be taken with several grams of
salt. 1t is known that when Leo dIscov-
cred last year that his treasurer had
risked money in speculation he ordered
hiUa not to appear in his presence again.
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16

The widow OF "Stonewalr' Jackson is in
New York as the guest OF the Rev. Dr.
Henry NJ. Field, and before her return
home will complete the arrangements for
the publication of her biography of her
famous husband.
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16

Literntnre and art are well welded in j :.
Wells Champney, the artist, and Lizzie
w. Champney, the authoress. Mrs.
Ghampney is a refined and fragile looking
woman, but with vitality that never
tires over its work.
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16
PERSONAL MENTION.

A fac simile of General Sherman's auto
graph will adorn Lis tombstone. This is q
ptemeditated cruelty intended to be in
uicted upon future epitaph searcners.
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16

Andrew Carnegie has been elected o
member of the British Economic Society.
They must have heard how very economical
Andrew is with lis workingmen.
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16

Five cenls saved Un soap, ffvo dollars
lost on rotted clothes. IL uiis economlIf
There 10 not cents difference between
the cost Of ii bar OF tho POOREST seap maoo
nnd the bcst, which is ns all know, Dob
bins' Electric. f,Itq ffl 5fle
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16

write It but the author would do moth,
ing Of the sort, and no moro was heard
OF tho story until its present appear.
anco ,
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16

.-----..--s---.-s--...---.
Talks cheap, but when it's
backed up by a pledge Of the
haza elzsh of a financially re.
sponsible firm, or company, of
worldwide reputation for fair
and honorable dealing, ii
means business I
Now, there are scores of
sarsaparillas and other blood
purifiers, all cracked up to be
the best, purest, most peculiar
and wonderful, but bear in
mind for your own sake),
there's only o5ze guaranteed
blood-purifer and remedy for
torpid liver and all diseases
that come from bad blood.
That o,ze-standing solitary
and alone-sold OH trzah, is
DR.. Picrce's Golden Med
lcal DlScoVefy.
If it don't do good in skin,
scalp and sorofulous diseases
and pulmonary consumption
is only lung-scrofula-just let
its makers know and get your
money back. ega
Talks cheap, but to back
poor medicine, or a common
one, by selling it on t7z,ah, as
@Golden Medical Discovery"
is sold, would bankrupt the
largest fortune.
Talks cheap, but only "Dis-
covery" is <gua1aAteea.
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16

Orange blossom ice cream is the latest
1t is intended particularly for nuptial
parties. Ir4 s..-,. E.
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16

hirs. Winslow's soaThiug syrup, for Chill
dren teethiug, softcns the guDls reduces innatnna
tion. allaya pain. cures wind cu,t. &c. bottle,
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16

Why arc you sicki Because you have
neglected natures laws. She continually
tries TO correct the trouble but cannot do
1t without assistance. Priclily ASH Bit
tiers is the assistan needed, and with the
help Of this medicine your health will be
fully restored. Give it trial and watch
the results.
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16

When Baby was rlci-, we gaze her castoria,
When she wac Child, sho cried for Castorla.
When she became Kiss, sho chung 20 Castoria,
When she tDts' CHILDREN. she gave them Castoria,
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16

It is common to speak OF ''simple
drunk" Any man who gets drank is
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16

Tho bald-knobber is a strictly local
institution, but tho hob-nobber is oosmo-
politau.
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16

"Unpson's ninGic Corn Snivc."
WRrTaHtpd TO cure, money refunccd. ksk
your druggist for 1t. Price Is cents.
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16

A lazy man will generally complain that
he is overworked.
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16
HOW 70 EARN $500 MONTHLY

Write for particulars to the STAR
ToNTINE ASSOCIATION, pays to its men-
bers $i00 in , months. 2000 members
in Philadelphia first month. Our pay to
Secretarie7 il c-s r21aely liberal. Write
@rkIG : GS-1NA As5HC CIA-s -sIOH,
1921 W4I:sUr sIa-Er. PgrLADK-PuIA. PA.
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16

1t is difficult for drinking man to hold
!his!b reath; it is generally too strong for
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16

Wv
p,,b the method and results vixen
svrno Of Figs is taken; it is pleosan,
.,d refreshing To the taste, and acts
s.n,lvyet promptly ON the Kidneys,
irsf and Bowels. cleanses the sys
,1m elfsctually, dispels colds, head
s.bes and feYers aud cures habitual
s,,siination. Syrup OF Figs Is the
s,lv remedy of its kind ever pro
iBced. pleasing to the taste and ac-
or,,sble to the stomach, prompt in
h .ction and truly beneficial in its
sgssct,. prepared only from the most
se.lthy and agreeable substances,
h many excellent qualities com.
-spd I, TO all and have made it
,bs most popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs Is for sale in SOC
.rd 81 bottles by all leading drug.
ri,s. Any reliable druggist who
nav not have It on haBd will pro-
cure It promptly for any one who
vishes to try It. Do not aecep,
NV substitute.
CALIFORNIA rfG SKRUp co.
So fzAAcisc5, tGL
tc.-sYIti.. ~. ~. i1gr. EE
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16

Secure a business Education at Home.
full Business Conrso eiven by mail Perfect sat-
lslnction low rntes: Bryant ollngn Buttalo. n y
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16

A pig pen is not good diamond mar
lIet.
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16

Natural sslectioa--ths best urbrella IN
the reck
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16

An eagle reared in the dark would never
want to fly.
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16

IS 1850 "Broipn's Bronchial Troches'
wsrs Introduced, and their succsss - Q
care for Coda, Coughs, Asthma, and
Brosshitss hos been unparalleled.
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16

FTTS.-An Fits stopped free by Dr.Ellne's Great
Nerve Resturer No Elt attes tirst day use Mar
veilous cures Trentise aud 81 20 bottle
Fit cases. send to DR.. Kline95 Arch St. Phla.. Pa
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16

A Scranton, Pa, man has sod his wife
and all his furniture for $50, He couldn't
have had much furniture.
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16

In ancient times everybody played the
Tyre; now the Tyre plays everybody.
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16


bins Electric. ' ffl 51lF
Tho bald-knobber is a strictly local
| institution, but tho hob-nobber is oosmo-
politau.
When Baby was ric,-, we gaze her castoria,
When she wac Child, sho cried for Castorls.
When she became Kiss, sfo chung 20 Castoria,
When she h's' Children. she gave them castoria.
| Orange blossom ice cream is the latest.
1t is intended particularly for nuptial
HRS. Tiuslow's : soo,iiug syrup, for Chill
dren ttathius softc1s the gums reduces innarnlaa
tion. allays pain, eurea wind eo.'e &c. bottle,
It is common to speak OF a ''simple
drunk" Any man who gets drank is
simple.
.unpson's ninGie Corn snIve.in
yoaf Druggist fof fu Il. Pres i cents
1t Is difficult for a drinking man to hold
| histb reath; it is generally too strong for
| him.
! Secure a business Education at Home.
full Business Courso given by mail Perfect sat-
isfnction, low rates. Bryant's ollrge. .BuGalo, NY
A Scranton, Pa, man has sod his wife
and all his furniture for $50, He couldn't
have had much furniture.
Change in Time.
The handsome Nellie BY train on the
"Santu ke Route" now leaves Denver at
e:35 "a. IN. Take this train for Palmer
Lake Colorado Springs, Manitou, Pueblo
and Canon City. Elegant parIor chair
cars, seats free.
In ancient times everybody played the
Tyre; now the Tyre plays everybody.
FTTS.-An Fits stopped free by Dr.Elne's Great
Nerve RestDrer No Fit attes hrstdry use Mar
vclous Treatise aud 81 20 trial bottle free to
Fit cases. send To DR.. kline,Bl Arch St. Phila. Pa
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Jay Gould's favorite dish is baked pota-
toes-but now and then he likes slice of
lamb.
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16

Jay Gould's favorite dish is baked pota-
toes-but now and then he likes slice of
lamb.
The Lamar register., 1891-05-16
DR.. WIN. H. HALE,

Assisted by Large Stsff of Eminent
Specialists.